Archive - 2017

The Guild 3 Early Access Date

Vienna/Austria, August 23 2017: THQ Nordic today announced that its upcoming title The Guild 3 will go into Early Access on September 26th 2017. The full release of the game is expected to be in Q2 2018. A detailed timeline on Early Access timetable, as well as a schedule for updates during Early Access, will be provided shortly after Gamescom.

“After months of internal discussions on which route to take on a couple of features of the final game, we decided to move into Early Access to do the final stretches of the game together with the community”, said Heinrich Meyer, Producer of The Guild 3.

“Usually, we would approach an Early Access route a lot earlier during the development of a project,” commented Jan Binsmaier, Publishing Director at THQ Nordic. “The Guild 3 is based on a very open and simulation heavy game design that we think Early Access is the best possible route to ensure the title matches fans expectations perfectly.”

The Houses October Built 2 Official Trailer

August 23, 2017 – THE HOUSES OCTOBER BUILT 2 is the sequel to the 2014 cult hit, and marks the return of Brandy Schaefer (“coffin girl” from The Houses October Built) along with the original filmmaking team of Director and Co-Writer Bobby Roe, Producer and Co-Writer Zack Andrews​​, and Producer Steven Schneider (Split, Insidious, Paranormal Activity).

Recovering from the trauma of being kidnapped last Halloween by the Blue Skeleton – a group who take “extreme haunt” to another level – five friends decide they must face their fears in order to move on. Heading back out on the road to visit more haunted house attractions, signs of the Blue Skeleton start appearing again and a new terror begins…

Rogue Trooper Redux Trailer

August 23, 2017 – Independent UK studio Rebellion today unveils a new trailer for ROGUE TROOPER® REDUX, highlighting why the upcoming remaster will prove to be the definitive version of the beloved 2000 AD tactical shooter.

The new “7 Reasons to Revisit Nu-Earth” video outlines what made the classic 2006 game great and what makes ROGUE TROOPER® REDUX even better, both for fans of the original and for newcomers.

  • BAFTA-nominated story: An authentic adaptation of the famous 2000 AD sci-fi comic, composed of war, betrayal and revenge…

  • Remastered visuals: Stunning high definition, totally remodeled characters, weapons & vehicles, new special effects and more!

  • Iconic comic book characters: Fan favorites including Gunnar, Venus Bluegenes and the Traitor General feature, now complete with remastered models.

  • Timeless tactical combat: With a wealth of stealth, tactical and firepower options, play through the campaign your way!

  • New dynamic cover system: Adapted for modern gaming, you can now slip into cover more seamlessly to take down Norts!

  • New gamepad controls: Streamlined for 2017, the new layout will feel instantly familiar to this generation’s gamers.

  • New difficulty modes and achievements: Newcomers can now take “Easy” mode for a spin. For a REAL challenge, try “Legend” mode – AND chase new achievements on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Priced at $24.99 with a thrilling story campaign and dedicated online modes, ROGUE TROOPER® REDUX will offer gamers incredible value when it releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on Oct. 17, 2017 and for Nintendo Switch soon after.

For more information on the game or IP, head to RogueTrooper.com and 2000ADonline.com.

Turtle Beach Unveils RECON Camo Headset

SAN DIEGO, CA – August 22, 2017 – Leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) today unveiled the new Recon Camo multiplatform gaming headset for Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC. Additionally, the Recon Camo’s standard 3.5mm connection makes it great for using with PC, Mac® and mobile/tablet devices. With films like Dunkirk and the upcoming Call of Duty®: World War II video game on the horizon, clearly a collective fascination for World War II has re-emerged, and the Recon Camo deftly incorporates the style of the era with its evocative camouflage and military green design. Not only does the Recon Camo look great, but it sounds amazing and produces richer, louder and more precise game audio thanks to its large, high-quality 50mm speakers with over 50% more surface area compared to the 40mm drivers found in other similarly priced headsets. The Recon Camo is built on one of Turtle Beach’s fan-favorite designs with a comfortable yet durable frame, and features Turtle Beach’s renowned high-sensitivity mic to deliver the essential crystal clear chat needed to secure victory on the multiplayer battlefield. The Recon Camo will be available this fall at participating retailers for a MSRP of $69.95.

“It’s clear gamers are excited to return to the WWII theatres of war in Europe and the Pacific, so we set out to deliver a high-quality gaming headset with the look and feel to match that passion,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “The Recon Camo headset is a great looking headset with a style that matches their favorite game, with amazing game and chat audio that clearly helps to secure victories, and ultimate comfort for those long gaming sessions.”

Full details on Turtle Beach’s new Recon Camo multiplatform gaming headset include:

  • Rugged, Comfortable Design – The Recon Camo has a thick, rugged and robust frame with a breathable fabric-wrapped headband and matching ear cushions that allow you to play for hours in complete comfort.
  • Surround Sound Ready for Xbox One – The Recon Camo is surround sound ready for Windows Sonic for Headphones on Xbox One so you can experience your games, movies and music with deeper immersion.
  • Large 50mm Speakers – Hear every crisp high and thundering low with these large, high-quality 50mm over-ear speakers. With 56% more surface area than 40mm drivers, you get deeper, more immersive sound that is clearer and louder.
  • Crystal Clear Chat – Turtle Beach’s renowned high-sensitivity mic picks up your voice loud and clear, and can be removed when watching movies or listening to music.
  • Convenient In-line Controls – Convenient in-line controls place Master Volume and Mic Mute right at your fingertips.
  • Versatile Compatibility – Will work great with Xbox One and PS4™ controllers with a 3.5mm jack, as well as with PC, Mac® and mobile/tablet devices with a 3.5mm connection. Other Xbox One controllers require the Headset Audio Adaptor (sold separately).

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets and audio accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CORSAIR Unveils VOID Pro Headset Line

Gamescom 2017, Cologne – August 22nd, 2017 — CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components and high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the release of its new range of VOID PRO gaming headsets. When you’re deep in the game and sound is never just noise, you need to pick up on every note, cue and echo. VOID PRO gives you that advantage. Building on the success of CORSAIR’s VOID headsets, the three new VOID PRO models boast enhanced comfort, lightweight and durable aluminium construction, and improved audio quality, creating a headset that’s ready to put you ahead of the competition.

VOID PRO was designed with comfort in mind, so that when you’re in the heat of the game, your headset disappears and it’s just you and your audio. Built with microfiber mesh fabric, the balanced headband and over-the-ear memory foam earcups offer all-day comfort for even the longest gaming sessions. Equipped with cast aluminum yokes and a metal reinforced headband, the VOID PRO combines comfortability with durability, so you’ve got a headset that’s built to last.

All VOID PRO headsets share the same custom-tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers and Dolby® Headphone 7.1 surround, creating immersive, detailed audio that pulls you right into the action. Wide range and accuracy deliver precise treble and powerful bass, bringing your campaigns to life. Your games have never sounded this good.

When it comes to esports, there’s money and glory on the line and every word can make the difference between champion and chump. That’s why the VOID PRO has an all-new unidirectional noise canceling microphone to enhance voice quality, an LED mute ring indicator for better visibility and is Discord Certified, so you know that talking to friends will always be simple and stress free. No matter how heated the battle gets, your teammates will always be able to hear you loud and clear.

With three different ways to connect, VOID PRO is ready to suit any setup. VOID PRO RGB WIRELESS boasts up to 40 ft of wireless range, integrated RGB lighting and up to 16 hours of battery life, VOID PRO RGB USB combines RGB lighting and Dolby Headphone 7.1 audio to immerse you in your games and match your style, while VOID PRO SURROUND offers great audio paired with multi-device compatibility for all your gaming systems.

As the innovators who defined RGB lighting with the K-series of mechanical keyboards, CORSAIR offers a wealth of RGB gaming peripherals and VOID PRO is no different. VOID PRO RGB WIRELESS and VOID PRO RGB USB offer RGB lighting built into each earcup, providing dynamic and customizable backlighting with nearly unlimited color options. CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE) software gives you full control over your headset’s EQ and lighting, and even allows you to synchronize effects between all your CORSAIR RGB devices through its intuitive interface.

With exceptional comfort, serious long term durability and outstanding audio performance, the new range of VOID PRO headsets excel where others fail. It’s All Day Comfort, Epic Sound.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The full VOID PRO range of headsets is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors as well as direct from the www.corsair.com webstore.

All CORSAIR VOID PRO headsets are backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the VOID PRO range, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

For more information on the new range of VOID PRO headsets please visit:

http://www.corsair.com/void-pro-gaming-headset

Fourth Hatchet Film Victor Crowley Announced

August 23, 2017 – Dark Sky Films proudly announces VICTOR CROWLEY, the surprise fourth film in the fan-favorite Hatchet franchise. Kept tightly under wraps for over two years, the slasher reboot unexpectedly debuted tonight at Hollywood’s ArcLight Cinema, shocking fans, celebrities, and industry professionals who gathered this evening to celebrate at an event coined as a “Hatchet 10th Anniversary Celebration.”

Set a decade after the events of the series’ first three films, VICTOR CROWLEY reunites Hatchet mainstays Kane Hodder (Friday the 13th 7 -X’s Jason Voorhees) and Parry Shen (Better Luck Tomorrow) for an all-new, horrifying journey into the haunted, blood-drenched bayou.

In 2007, forty-nine people were brutally torn to pieces in Louisiana’s Honey Island Swamp. Over the past decade, lone survivor Andrew Yong’s claims that local legend Victor Crowley was responsible for the horrific massacre have been met with great controversy, but when a twist of fate puts him back at the scene of the tragedy, Crowley is mistakenly resurrected and Yong must face the bloodthirsty ghost from his past.

VICTOR CROWLEY’s ensemble cast also features Laura Ortiz (2006’s The Hills Have Eyes), Dave Sheridan (Scary Movie), and Brian Quinn (truTV’s “Impractical Jokers”). Writer/director Adam Green proudly returns to the director’s chair of his series that, upon debuting in 2007, was energetically touted as a return to “old school American horror,” and whose maniacal fan-favorite villain quickly secured a place among slasher royalty.

Says Green, “I couldn’t be happier to partner with Dark Sky Films and bring Victor Crowley back to horror fans around the world. Resurrecting the series for its tenth anniversary was our way of saying thank you to everyone in The Hatchet Army and beyond who have supported this series since its inception. This bloodbath is for all of you.”

VICTOR CROWLEY will hit select U.S. theaters in October 2017 as part of Dark Sky Films’ “Victor Crowley Road Show”, wherein writer/director Adam Green (and other cast) will travel with and introduce the film at special one-night screening events across America. Internationally, the film is slated to bow at festivals worldwide – it will receive its international premiere this Saturday, August 26th at FrightFest in London, England. Adam Green and Kane Hodder will be in attendance for the gala screening.

Full road show schedule and additional release information will follow.

#victorcrowleylives

Tyranny – Bastard’s Wound Release Date and Trailer

STOCKHOLM – Aug. 23, 2017 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a loyal servant of Kyros, today announced the release date for Bastard’s Wound, the next expansion for Tyranny. Featuring major new challenges for the player and new companion quests for the award-winning role-playing game (RPG) developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Tyranny: Bastard’s Wound will become available worldwide on September 7, 2017 for Windows, MacOS, and Linux PCs. The expansion will be available from digital retailers everywhere for $14.99.

To set the stage for the events of Bastard’s Wound, Paradox and Obsidian revealed a new cinematic trailer today at Gamescom. View it here:

The Bastard’s Wound DLC adds a new region to the game, with a host of new quests and people to conquer. Delve deeper into the mysteries of Terratus as you bring Kyros’ justice (or your own version of it) to a new corner of the Tiers. In addition to the new region, Bastard’s Wound gives you a chance to learn more about your party in a trio of companion quests featuring Lantry, Verse, and Barik.

For more information on Tyranny, please visit https://www.paradoxplaza.com/tyranny

QuakeCon 2017 Schedule, Fallout 4 VR Release Date, and More

We’re pleased to reveal the schedule of events for QuakeCon 2017, taking place Thursday , August 24th through Sunday, August 27th at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. To celebrate the kick off of the event’s 22nd year, check out our newly released “Welcome Video” which highlights all of the incredible activities, sales and fun planned for this year’s gathering in Dallas, and the just announced launch dates for our three hotly anticipated VR titles:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFqbETAF5Ck.

  • Skyrim VR: November 17th for PSVR (PlayStation 4)
  • DOOM VFR: December 1st for PSVR (PlayStation 4), HTC VIVE (PC)
  • Fallout 4 VR: December 12th for HTC VIVE (PC)

In the Exhibit Hall, which will be open from Thursday to Saturday 10am – 6pm daily, attendees have the opportunity to be some of the first to get hands-on time with the highly anticipated The Evil Within 2Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, as well as jump into Quake Champions and Bethesda’s upcoming VR titles — Fallout 4 VR, Skyrim VR and DOOM VFR. Plus, watch the million dollar finale of the Quake World Championships live, in person. Attendees can stay up-to-date on all of the latest and greatest activities at the show by downloading the Official QuakeCon App which is available for Apple and Android devices, or check out the schedule via the Windows mobile device web browser.

Fans at home will enjoy great deals on all Bethesda games through the annual QuakeCon Sale, and can also watch the Quake World Championships play out live online by tuning into Twitch.TV/QuakeChampions and Facebook.com/Quake throughout the weekend.

This year, QuakeCon will kick off on Thursday, August 24th at 10am CT and remain open through 12pm CT on Sunday, August 27th. Thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the 2017 event sponsors and exhibitors, and the dedication of the QuakeCon volunteer staff, QuakeCon is free for general attendees. To pre-register, visit: http://registration.quakecon.org. For more general information on QuakeCon 2017, check out: www.quakecon.org.

A full list of events and activities including details on hours, exhibitors, and sponsors can be found below.

(Please note: All times listed are Central Time.)

FEATURED QUAKE LIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ACTIVITIES

  • Thursday, August 24 – Sacrifice Groups – 10am – 4pm
  • Thursday, August 24 – Select Duel Groups – 4:15pm – 10pm
  • Friday, August 25 – Round of 16 Duel – 9am – 11am
  • Friday, August 25 – Quarter Finals Duel – 11:30am – 4pm
  • Friday, August 25 – Semi Finals Duel – 4:30pm – 6:45pm
  • Saturday, August 26 –  Semi Finals Sacrifice A – 9am – 10am
  • Saturday, August 26 – 3rd/4th Place Duel – 10:30am – 11:45am
  • Saturday, August 26 – Semi Finals Sacrifice B – 12pm – 1pm
  • Saturday, August 26 – Finals Duel – 1pm – 3:30pm
  • Saturday, August 26 – Finals Sacrifice – 3:45pm – 5:00pm

FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

  • Saturday, August 26 – Master Pancake – Austin’s favorite movie mocking maestros – 7pm

FEATURED TABLE TOP VILLAGE ACTIVITIES

  • Thursday, August 24 – Ticket to Ride Table Top Tournament
  • Friday, August 25 – Settlers of Catan Table Top Tournament
  • Friday, August 25 – Friday Night Magic Tournament
  • Saturday, August 26 – Magic the Gathering Star City Invitational Quarterly Qualifier

Please note: The Table Top Village will be open for the duration of QuakeCon. The full schedule of events can be found here and will be available on the Official QuakeCon App (AppleAndroid, Windows).

EXHIBIT HALL PASSPORT PROGRAM

Play our newest games and win some great prizes. This year’s Bethesda booth will feature a QuakeCon Passport Program where playing our games (Wolfenstein II, The Evil Within 2, Quake Champions, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider) can lead to some fantastic prizes. You can win amazing prizes, including Raffle Tickets for the 10th Annual ‘Ultimate Power Up Sweepstakes”. For a second chance to win, simply stop by the booth and show that you have The Elder Scrolls: Legends downloaded on your phone or tablet. Good luck!

FEATURED EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

This year’s Exhibit Hall hours, non-profit partners, exhibitors and sponsors are listed below. In addition to the events above, the Exhibit Hall’s Ventrilo Event Stage will feature numerous presentations and activities from our 2017 exhibitors and sponsors – including a QR scavenger hunt for great prizes. And don’t miss out on the hilarious and fun mini-games brought to you by our Community Engagement team! The full Ventrilo Event Stage schedule will be available on the Official QuakeCon App (AppleAndroid, Windows).

Exhibit Hall Hours:

  • Thursday, August 24th: 10am – 6pm
  • Friday, August 25th: 10am – 6pm
  • Saturday, August 26th: 10am – 6pm

QuakeCon 2017 Non-Profit Partners:

  • 1UpOnCancer
  • Dallas Pets Alive
  • Extra Life
  • nonPareil Institute
  • American Red Cross
  • GameChanger

QuakeCon 2017 Sponsors / Exhibitors:

  • 5-hour Energy
  • A10 Networks
  • Alienware
  • AMD
  • Attic Space Games
  • BAWLS
  • Boothya
  • Corsair Components, Inc
  • CPU Magazine
  • EK Water Blocks
  • Fantasy Flight
  • Filthy Casual
  • Fractal Design
  • Magic Box
  • Meeple Solutions
  • Modders Inc
  • More Fun Comics & Games
  • MSI Computer
  • New Blood Interactive
  • Razer
  • SolarFlare Games
  • Sumuri LLC
  • ThinkGeek
  • Twitch Interactive, Inc
  • Ventrilo
  • Versus Evil

THQ Nordic and Experiment 101 Unveil BIOMUTANT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden / VIENNA, Austria  Aug. 22, 2017 – THQ Nordic and independent developer Experiment 101 have revealed BIOMUTANT, a new and original open-world action RPG for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate – will you be the hero and savior or lead it to an even darker destiny?

BIOMUTANT’s unique design lets players change their character’s abilities and appearance with powerful mutations, bionic prosthetics and weapons. Grow claws, sprout wings, or attach a robotic leg – each choice will impact the way your hero plays in real-time combat that blends melee martial arts and firearms.

Set in an imaginative post-apocalyptic universe, BIOMUTANT is a kung fu fable filled with fantastic creatures to discover, dangerous factions to navigate, and colorful worlds to explore with mechs, paragliders, balloons, mounts, jet skis and more.

BIOMUTANT is expected to launch in 2018. The game will be playable at the THQ Nordic Booth at gamescom as well as at PAX West. For the latest updates as it develops, visit www.biomutant.com, and follow the team on Facebook and Twitter.