Archive - 2017

Galactic Junk League Launch Trailer

2017/07/26
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Bratislava, Slovakia – July 26th, 2017 – Galactic Junk League will launch on Steam today, with the full release of this popular spaceship building combat brimming with new features and content.

To celebrate, a new launch trailer has been released and can be viewed here.

Developer Pixel Federation has introduced a host of new features and content to bring the free-to-play title out of Early Access. These include:

  • A new tactical mode, Galactic Conquest, which sees players battle over vital control points dispersed around the map while powerups will provide unique new abilities and gadgets to individual players or as a team as whole, such as mines, teleports and shields.
  • Three new maps specifically made for the Galactic Conquest mode: Abandoned Colony, Junkyard Belt and Junk Vault 1101, each featuring capture points and a powerful team power-up point.
  • An overhauled Class system which sees every spaceship class heavily modified to underline their respective importance from heavy firepower to speed, defence and secondary abilities.
  • A new Tactical Communication Interface which allows players to discuss their strategies quicker and more efficiently.
  • A host of other additions, including a new research tree, balance changes, flexible bundle prices which take into account the blocks you already own, and much more

Galactic Junk League is a spaceship building combat game that allows players to combine superior space-age technology with forgotten galactic junk to build cosmos-faring vehicles. In the game players can build and battle spaceships in literally any shape: from sleek fighters inspired by famous sci-fi franchises, to galactic hot dogs and battle-ready space toilets.

Galactic Junk League has seen a steady number of updates since launching into Steam Early Access on the 17th of January 2017, including new pre-made ships and parts, World War 2-inspired nose art, the Cyberpunk update, matchmaking improvements, new abilities and more.

For more on Galactic Junk League, visit the website (www.galacticjunkleague.com), like it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter.

Frontier Expo 2017 Announced

2017/07/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Cambridge, UK. 26 July 2017. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced the first ever Frontier Expo, taking place October 7 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London.

FX2017 brings together the players and developers of Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster for a day of gaming and celebration. Frontier Expo will be Frontier’s biggest ever community event and the next step in the studio’s journey as an independent developer and publisher of triple-A videogames.

Frontier Expo is Frontier’s key press and community event in 2017, featuring eagerly-anticipated announcements regarding the future of Elite Dangerous, what’s next for Planet Coaster, and an exclusive in-depth look at Frontier’s as-yet unannounced third title in headline stage presentations hosted by Frontier developers.

The day-long event will also host a selection of special guest speakers and world-leading experts who will explore the real-world science and discovery behind Frontier’s games in a series of captivating talks, while developer-hosted demos will take a deep dive into Frontier’s games exclusively for players in attendance.

Visitors to Frontier Expo will collect exclusive physical and digital merchandise for Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster, and experience panels and exhibits available only at FX2017. For those following along at home, FX2017’s key announcements and action from the showfloor will be livestreamed to the world.

‘Frontier Expo is all about Frontier’s incredible community,’ Frontier CEO David Braben said. ‘Our journey into the world of self-publishing wouldn’t have been possible without the terrific communities that have assembled around Elite Dangerous and Planet Coaster. We’ve held community events before but we’ve never had the opportunity to celebrate our current games with the players and look to the studio’s future all at one event. We can’t wait to meet everyone this October.’

Discuss Frontier Expo on Twitter with the hashtag #FX2017 and hit FrontierExpo.com for full details.

AtGames Announces Retro Console Launch Dates

2017/07/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

July 25, 2017 – AtGames today announced the launch dates for its upcoming lineup of classic gaming hardware including new premium HD versions of their classic gaming consoles. The Atari Flashback 8 Gold ($79.99) and the Sega Genesis Flashback ($79.99) will be available starting on September 22. Each console includes an amazing selection of built-in Atari 2600 and Sega Genesis 16-bit games, respectively, as well as an impressive range of innovative features including wireless controllers.

The Atari Flashback Portable Game Player, the Sega Ultimate Portable Game Player, The Atari Flashback® 8 Classic Game Console ($59.99) and the Sega Genesis Flashback ($79.99) will be available at all major retailers on September 1.

Pre-orders for the Atari Flashback 8 Gold and Sega Genesis Flashback will be available via the websites of major retailers including Target, Best Buy and GameStop starting on July 28.

New products include:

–       The all-new Atari Flashback® 8 Gold ($79.99) features 120 built-in all-time favorites. Games include legends like Activision’s Pitfall! and Taito’s Space Invaders, as well as many other all-time Atari 2600 classics like Kaboom!™, River Raid™, Centipede™, and Millipede™. Two all new, high performance 2.4ghz wireless controllers, styled after the Atari 2600 originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports for optional wired joysticks or paddles. Other all new features for the Atari Flashback® 8 Gold include 720p HDMI output, scan line filtering, and a save/pause/rewind feature for every game.

–       The Atari Flashback® 8 Classic Game Console ($59.99) returns in a new value-priced edition, complete with 105 all-time favorites. Amazing new additions to the game line-up include Activision legends like Pitfall!™, Kaboom!™, and River Raid™. Two wired controllers, styled after the Atari 2600 originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports to add your own optional wired joysticks or paddles.

–       The Atari Flashback® Portable Game Player ($59.99) features an amazing selection of 70 built-in games, including the legendary BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment arcade hit, PAC-MAN™. Other blockbuster games include Dig Dug™, Pitfall!™, and Frogger™, and you can even add your own games with an optional SD card. A built-in, rechargeable battery, means the on-the-go fun never has to end. Games can be played on the portable’s built-in, high resolution 2.8” display, or on a TV via optional cable.

–       The all-new Sega Genesis Flashback ($79.99) has a stunning new design, reminiscent of the original console, and features 85 built-in games as well as an integrated cartridge port that plays almost all of your favorite Sega Genesis and Mega Drive original cartridges. Built-in all-time favorites include the Sonic™ series, Mortal Kombat ™series, Phantasy Star™ series, and Shining Force™ series games. Two new high performance 2.4ghz wireless controllers, styled after the Sega Genesis originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports for optional wired gamepads. Other new features for the Sega Genesis Flashback include 720p HDMI output, scan line filtering, and a save/pause/rewind feature for every game.

–       The Classic Game Console ($59.99) returns in a new value-priced edition, complete with 81 all-time favorites. Amazing new additions to the game line-up include role-playing and strategy legends, Shining Force™, Shining Force II™, and Shining in the Darkness™. Two wired controllers, styled after the Sega Genesis originals, are included, as well as two legacy controller ports to add your own optional wired controllers.

–       The Ultimate Portable Game Player ($59.99) returns with an enhanced selection of 85 built-in 16-bit Sega Genesis and Mega Drive classic games. The selection of blockbuster games include new additions PAC-PANIC™ and Splatterhouse 2™, as well as many more surprises. You can even add your own games with an optional SD card! Returning for 2017 is save game support for the included Phantasy Star™ series role-playing games. A built-in, rechargeable battery, means the on-the-go fun never has to end. Games can be played on the portable’s built-in, high resolution 2.8” display, or on a TV via optional cable.

Star Trek Timelines Comes to Steam

2017/07/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

FRAMINGHAM, MA – July 25, 2017 –  Disruptor Beam, a company focused on turning the world’s greatest entertainment brands into successful games loved by highly connected customers announced today that their highly-popular strategy mobile role-playing game Star Trek Timelines is now available on Windows PC via Steam as a free download. PC gamers can now join the millions of fans who have already played the game on the App Store, Google Play and Facebook to immerse themselves in the Star Trek universe and its myriad events, including the recently announced Klingon-themed mega-event –A Good Day to Lie.

Originally launched in January 2016 on mobile devices, Star Trek Timelines begins when a temporal anomaly closes the gap between space and time, allowing for players to assemble a crew of characters from every era of Star Trek. Players must join Starfleet and overcome the challenges from this dimensional disaster by managing their custom team of classic Star Trek characters, engage in stunning 3D ship battles and galactic exploration in order to boldly go where no game has gone before – explore the entire history of Star Trek in one comprehensive sci-fi strategy RPG.

“Star Trek Timelines on Steam is a major achievement, both in giving our fans more options to engage in the Star Trek universe and for Disruptor Beam as this is our first Steam release ever,” said Erin Prince, Product Owner of Star Trek Timelines at Disruptor Beam. “This was long requested by our community, and now we can deliver a continuous Timelines experience across all platforms.”

Star Trek Timelines on Steam achieves persistent cross-platform gameplay between any version of the game players already have. Whether it be a mobile phone or a personal computer, players can command the series’ most iconic ships into battle from wherever they please. Disruptor Beam will continue its frequent additions of new characters, starships, features and weekly events with simultaneous updates to all versions of the game.

For more information about the Steam version of Star Trek Timelines, visit http://store.steampowered.com/app/600750/.

Players can follow new game developments by joining the Star Trek Timelines community and signing up for the Bridge Crew email list, joining the Disruptor Beam forums and following the game on Facebook and Twitter.

Razer Unveils New Tiamat Headsets

2017/07/25
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Geek News, News, Tech News

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new headsets: Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 and Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2.

Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is an analog, true 7.1 surround sound PC gaming headset featuring 10 discrete drivers, five per ear cup, creating an immersive soundstage, essential for pinpoint positional audio and deep gaming immersion. Each ear cup contains a 40 mm subwoofer, 30 mm front (L/R) and center drivers and 20 mm rear and side surround drivers, working together to create highly accurate directional audio.

Included with the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is a completely new Audio Control Unit, which allows gamers to set the volume of each audio channel as well as toggle between true 7.1 surround sound and 2.0 stereo audio. The Audio Control Unit also has a pass-through feature, allowing gamers with external desktop speaker setups to switch between their Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 and their speakers at the press of a button.

For in-game communication, the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 is equipped with a unidirectional digital boom microphone which rotates alongside the ear cup when not in use and delivers crisp, natural voice in the heat of battle.

“Today’s games use positional audio extensively, so being able to hear which direction footsteps or shots are coming from is crucial to winning,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “With five drivers per ear-cup, the Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 gives gamers pinpoint audio accuracy whether they’re playing intense FPS matches or just want to lose themselves in massive soundscapes to bring their games to life.”

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 joins the ever-growing family of Powered by Razer Chroma™ devices, with 16.8 million color options and effects available on the ear cups and Audio Control Unit. Owners of other Razer Chroma enabled devices can sync their Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 with their existing setup or customize each product individually through Razer Synapse.

Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2

The Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2, exclusively featuring two additional 50 mm subwoofer drivers per ear cup, gives gamers maximum bass impact with crisp, clear audio.

Equipped with an adjustable digital boom microphone for natural sound reproduction, and utilizing an in-line remote with extension/splitter cable for compatibility with multiple devices, the Razer Tiamat 2.2 V2 is a versatile cross-platform gaming headset for gamers on PC, Mac, console and mobile.

The Razer Tiamat 7.1 V2 and Razer Tiamat 2.2. V2 are available via Razerstore.com and major retailers worldwide. For more information, visit razerzone.com/XX.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY:

  • Tiamat 7.1 V2: US$199.99/ €239.99
  • Tiamat 2.2 V2: US$129.99/ €139.99
  • Razerzone.com – 25 July 2017
  • Worldwide –25 July 2017

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

RAZER TIAMAT 7.1 V2

Headphones:

  • 10 discrete Neodymium magnet drivers. Each ear cup contains:

Subwoofer:

  • 40 mm Titanium coated diaphragm with Neodymium magnets
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
  • Impedance: 16 Ω
  • Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 118 dB ± 3dB

Front (L/R):

  • 30 mm with Neodymium magnet
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 Ω
  • Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 115 dB ± 3 dB

Center:

  • 30 mm with Neodymium magnet
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 Ω
  • Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 115 dB ± 3 dB

Rear Surround:

  • 20 mm with Neodymium magnet
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 Ω
  • Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 118 dB ± 3 dB

Side Surround:

  • 20 mm with Neodymium magnet
  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
  • Impedance: 32 Ω
  • Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: 118 dB ± 3 dB

Microphone:

  • Frequency response: 100 – 10 kHz
  • Sensitivity @1 kHz: -38 dB ± 3 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: 58 dB
  • Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional ECM microphone

Audio Control Unit:

  • Master volume, front speakers, center speakers, subwoofers, side speakers, rear speakers, microphone volume, microphone mute, audio mute, 7.1 surround sound / 2.0 stereo mode toggle and speaker / headset toggle
  • Cable: 3 m / 9.8 ft., braided fiber cable
  • USB connector for power
  • PC connector: 3.5 mm microphone jack, 4 x 3.5 mm audio jacks
  • External speaker connector: 4 x 3.5 mm audio ports

System requirements:

  • PC with built-in 3.5 mm audio jacks & 1 USB port (for power)
  • Dedicated surround sound card or motherboard with analog surround sound ports (3.5 mm audio jacks x 5 or more) for true 7.1 surround sound.

RAZER TIAMAT 2.2 V2

Headphones:

  • Drivers: 4 x 50 mm Titanium coated diaphragm with Neodymium magnets
  • Frequency response: 20 – 20 kHz
  • Impedance: front 32 Ω, back 16 Ω
  • Maximum input power: 50 mW
  • Cable length: 1.3 m / 4.27 ft. plus 2 m / 6.6 ft. audio / mic splitter adapter cable

Microphone:

  • Frequency response: 100 – 10 kHz
  • Sensitivity @ 1 kHz: -38 dB ± 3 dB
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: >58 dB
  • Microphone type: ECM
  • Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional

In-line volume control:

  • Analog volume wheel
  • Microphone mute switch

Audio usage:

  • Devices with 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Audio + microphone usage:
  • Devices with 3.5 mm audio + mic combined jack

Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition Announcement Trailer

2017/07/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

STOCKHOLM — July 25, 2017 — Paradox Interactive today announced that Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition, the new release that brings Obsidian Entertainment’s award-winning role-playing game (RPG) to the Xbox One and PlayStation®4 consoles, is now available for pre-order from retailers worldwide. Scheduled to launch on August 29, 2017, Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition includes the entire original RPG hit alongside its expansions, The White March – Parts I & II, fully remastered and adapted for a big-screen experience with enhanced UI and controller support. RPG fans can pre-order the game starting today from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live, or pre-order a physical copy from the game store of their choice for $49.99.

See the world that awaits you in Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition:

Pillars of Eternity is an RPG inspired by classic titles such as Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment, which features an original world and game system that evokes and improves upon the traditional computer RPG experience. The Complete Edition, adapted for consoles by Paradox Arctic and distributed at physical retail by 505 Games, brings the crowdfunded hit to consoles for the first time.

To pre-order Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition for the Xbox One, visit https://www.paradoxplaza.com/pillars-of-eternity-xb1/pillars-of-eternity-xb1.html

To pre-order Pillars of Eternity: Complete Edition for the PlayStation®4, visit https://www.paradoxplaza.com/pillars-of-eternity-ps4/pillars-of-eternity-ps4.html

Turtle Beach Announces Partnership with Eclipse Club

2017/07/25
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Geek News, News

SAN DIEGO, CA – July 25, 2017 – Leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) furthers its global esports reach with today’s announcement of a new partnership with Eclipse Club – a top Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) team in China. Eclipse will exclusively use Turtle Beach’s new Elite Pro – PC Edition as their official gaming headset and will make their first partnership appearance to meet fans at the Turtle Beach booth at ChinaJoy 2017 in Shanghai on July 27-28, 2017.

Eclipse was founded by legendary CS:GO athlete and Alex Bian Zhengwei who is acknowledged as the first Counter Strike player in China. He brought together top professional gaming teams All Gamers and Band of Fire under the banner of Eclipse Club earlier this year. Though the respective teams were relatively young, their disciplined tactical training approach and experienced coaching have already brought Eclipse early tournament victories, and there’s little doubt that they will reach the top podium at future tournaments.

“China is the biggest game market in the world with PC gaming counting for more than half of the total gaming audience, and it’s an honor for us to partner with the dynamic Eclipse team, its legendary founder, and their up-and-coming players to highlight the importance of audio to gamers in China,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “We look forward to working with Eclipse and sharing and learning from their insights using our Elite Pro – PC Edition as we look to broaden our reach even further in the PC gaming space in the future.”

“It’s a privilege to be working with a global leader in gaming audio when it comes to building our team on the best foundation possible,” notes Alex Bian Zhengwei, World champion EEWC player and the founder and head coach of Eclipse Club. ”When we play, precision is paramount and we need the very best tools in order to win, and using Turtle Beach’s Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro – PC Edition headsets ensures we have the best audio gear for our prep and competitions.”

Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro – PC Edition was designed from the ground-up for today’s generation of esports athletes and hardcore gamers playing on PC, delivering powerful DTS Headphone:X® 7.1 Surround Sound and Superhuman Hearing™ via the included USB amp, and innovative comfort-driven technologies to ensure players stay comfortable and cool under fire. Elite esports performance, ultimate comfort. The Elite Pro – PC Edition is available globally at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers for a MSRP of $199.95.

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.

THQ Nordic Announces Gamescom 2017 Lineup

2017/07/25
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Geek News, News

Vienna, Austria, July 25th 2017: Gamescom, one of the world’s biggest gaming conventions, is upon us and THQ Nordic is happy to announce its biggest line up so far. This year, during the event in Cologne, Germany, THQ Nordic will present a total of eight games, with two yet to be announced.

The short breakdown: Journalists and players alike can look forward to playing a near-to-final version of ELEX, the open world RPG from Piranha Bytes. Coming to PlayStation™4, Xbox One and PC on October 17th.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar was nominated for the “Best RPG of E3” award and is shaping up nicely for its multi-platform release on October 3rd. For the first time, you can get your hands on the game on the Nintendo Switch.

The multiplayer beta of SpellForce 3 is now running and has already seen thousands of players contributing providing valuable feedback to the development process. At gamescom, the focus will be on SpellForce 3’s deep single-player campaign.

First–person underwater shooter Aquanox: Deep Descent will show its campaign for the first time to journalists and players alike.

For The Guild 3 you cannot only expect to see an improved version and advanced gameplay, but we will also have a surprise announcement to make.

The recently announced cooperation with Bugbear Entertainment for Wreckfest allows the game to make a pit stop at gamescom where it will show off a raft of new content for upcoming updates.

The first new announcement is a brand new original IP. This open world RPG is set in a unique universe and will be a post-apocalyptic kung-fu fable.

The second new announcement is a new instalment of a well-known, mysterious and horrific IP.

THQ Nordic will be in gamescom’s Entertainment Area, Hall 8, Booth A011. All the games revealed above will be fully playable during the show.

Bond 25 Gets Release Date

2017/07/24
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Geek News, Movie News, News

London and Los Angeles, (July 24, 2017)—Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, EON Productions and Gary Barber, Chairman & CEO, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. announced today 007 will return to U.S. theaters for the 25th installment of the James Bond franchise on November 8th, 2019 with a traditional earlier release in the UK and rest of the world.

Bond 25, the next adventure in the long-running action franchise, will be written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade, long time collaborators and writers on previous Bond films including Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall and Spectre. The film will be produced by Wilson and Broccoli.

Additional details regarding distribution, including international release dates, the film’s cast and director, will be announced at a later date.