Archive - 2017

Pro Cycling Manager 2017 Gameplay Trailer

2017/06/01
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

June 1, 2017 – Pro Cycling Manager 2017 will release June 15 for PC. In Pro Cycling Manager, become the manager of a professional cycling team and compete against today’s best riders in over 200 races (500+ stages) across the world, including major races such as La Vuelta and the iconic Tour de France. Every year, the developers work hard to push realism ever further, and to make Pro Cycling Manager the most in-depth cycling simulation ever as shown in today’s gameplay trailer.

In Pro Cycling Manager 2017’s gameplay trailer, the developers of the game and Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France, tell you everything you need to know about this year’s version: new routes, features, gameplay mechanics, and what really counts towards being a great sports manager. Cyanide have dedicated their energy towards improving many facets of the game, such as race tempo, rider speeds, sophisticated AI and multiplayer tools, as well as the management of stamina and preparation, to bring this newest edition as close as possible to reality.

Pro Cycling Manager 2017 will release on June 15 on PC. At the same time, console players will be able to enjoy the official Tour de France video game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Pre-orders for Pro Cycling Manager 2017 are now open on Steam along with a 10% discount.

Bohemia Interactive’s Argo Gets Release Date

2017/06/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

May 31, 2017 – Bohemia Interactive today revealed their plans for their new tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, Argo. Launching worldwide onJune 22 for free to everyone on Steam, Argo features a variety of multiplayer game modes, a weapon and gear unlock system, leaderboards, a scenario editor, and more. The announcement of Argo’s release date is supported by new screenshots, as well as new videos explaining each of the competitive game modes.

In Argo, players take on the role of mercenaries, who are contracted by two rival factions, and deployed to the island of Malden – a re-imagination of the classic terrain featured in Bohemia Interactive’s very first Arma game (originally released as Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis*). Here players need to fight over the remnants of a crashed space station in a 5-vs-5 matchup. At the end of each match, players are awarded experience points based on their performance, which can be used to unlock new weapons, weapon attachments, and gear.

In addition to competitive game modes, Argo features a new cooperative game mode named Combat Patrol. This mode enables up to 10 players to team up and fight against AI in an open-world setting. Due to its randomized objectives and procedural generation of enemy forces, combined with Malden’s 62 km² sandbox terrain, each session of Combat Patrol presents new challenges. To round out the package, Argo also includes a trimmed down version of the 3D Scenario Editor found in Arma 3, which makes it possible to create your own scenarios in just a few simple steps.

Argo was originally made available to the public late last year as part of the Bohemia Incubator label. Released in the form of the “Project Argo” Open Prototype, the game has evolved significantly since then over the course of multiple updates. Some of the most notable changes have been the reduction of in-game UI elements, the introduction of an unlock system and leaderboards, various changes to the terrain, a re-design of the Link game mode, the addition of the Combat Patrol cooperative mode, and various other tweaks to help emphasize the importance of teamplay and communication. A new devblog from Argo’s Project Lead Lukáš Haládik provides a more detailed summary of the development process so far.

Argo will be available for free on Steam and the Bohemia Store, and will not feature micro-transactions or require any other form of payment to play the game. However, those who wish to support its development will have the opportunity to purchase the completely optional Argo Supporter’s Pack. As the development team’s way of saying thanks, the Supporter’s Pack comes with a few special rewards: 14 exclusive animations for the MVP screen at the end of each match, a bundle of 22 unique apparel items, the ability to use vehicles in the 3D Scenario Editor, access to premium Argo Supporter servers, and the names of supporters will be highlighted on the leaderboards.

Finally, on top of the official launch of Argo, and in celebration of the Arma series’ 16th anniversary on June 22, Bohemia Interactive will be releasing Argo’s re-imagined Malden terrain for Arma 3 in the form of the free Arma 3 Malden DLC. This free package will include the 62 km² terrain of Malden, plus Arma 3’s variant of the aforementioned cooperative Combat Patrol multiplayer mode. The exact details of the Arma 3 Malden DLC will be announced later.

For more information about Argo, please visit https://www.projectargo.net – and follow Argo on Facebook and Twitter. Those who are interested can still play the Project Argo Open Prototype for free by signing up via the Bohemia Store.

World of Tanks Announces Ranked Battles

2017/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

May 31, 2017 — Wargaming today announced a new mode for high-level World of Tanks players. Created for those seeking more of a challenge, this new scenario, called Ranked Battles, brings individual performance to the forefront and uses a new ranking system to determine who you play with and go up against. The mode arrives with update 9.19 and will be available June 5.

“A mode built around personal results has been one of the community’s most requested features for a while now,” said Thaine Lyman, World of Tanks Product Director. “We’re excited to get Ranked Battles out into the world, and hope players will join us for the Beta Season to have fun and help us see it through to completion. We’ll continue to fine-tune the mode as feedback comes in to ensure we deliver a truly engaging experience upon release.”

Ranked Battles is a 15v15 PvP mode that unlocks once you get your hands on top-tier vehicles. It offers a new progression path beyond Tier X, introducing a system of ranks, in-game leaderboards, and season leaders’ lists. Exclusive to Tier X tanks, a season lasts 28 days, and tankers will be ranked based on their individual results in matches, facing others of a similar rank to compete for the top position on the season’s leaderboard.

Another twist in Ranked Battles is rewards for top-performers. When the season concludes, the top 50% of season leaders will be granted exclusive badges celebrating their results and an all-new game currency, Bonds. The latter will prove useful in virtually any other mode as they can buy new in-game items—Improved Equipment and Directives—that crank your vehicle parameters up a notch.

For more information on Ranked Battles, visit the official game portal:

Crytek Unveiling Hunt: Showdown Gameplay at E3

2017/05/31
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News

FRANKFURT, Germany – May 31, 2017 – This year’s E3 marks an exciting new debut from Crytek: for the very first time, the creator of Crysis will be showing gameplay from Hunt: Showdown to select partners and media. The CRYENGINE business development team will also be in attendance, meeting with partners about the engine’s roadmap and showcasing new features for the next update.

Based on the previously announced title Hunt: Horrors of the Gilded Age, Crytek’s Hunt: Showdown has taken the original concept in a different direction under a new development team. A teaser for the upcoming PvP monster hunter went live on the game’s website recently, and more details about the game will be revealed during E3.

For more information about Hunt: Showdown, visit www.huntshowdown.com. For more information about CRYENGINE, visit www.cryengine.com.

Six Flags Great Adventure June 2017 Schedule of Events

2017/05/31
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Geek News, News

Here’s the June schedule of events for Six Flags Great Adventure!

Crowder in Concert ­– June 3

Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes Grammy-nominated Christian folktronica artist Crowder in concert June 3 as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. Crowder’s second studio album, American Prodigal, was released September 2016 and included popular singles “Run Devil Run,” “My Victory” and “Forgiven.” The concert will be held in the Northern Star Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Concert is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

MIKE AND IKE® Game Zone featuring NBA 2K17 – June 3 & 4

Basketball lovers are invited to participate in the MIKE AND IKE® NBA 2K17 3 Point Challenge Game June 3 and 4. Guests who purchase any two theater boxes of MIKE AND IKE® or HOT TAMALES® at a participating in-park retail location will receive a voucher for one complimentary play of the 3 Point Challenge Game. Players who score 14 points or higher can win their very own NBA 2K17 Game, while supplies last. Until June 30, guests will also receive one coupon for $5 off the 3 Point Challenge Game with the purchase of two theater boxes.

Noah Cyrus & AJR in Concert – June 4

Six Flags Great Adventure and Coca-Cola® present Noah Cyrus and AJR in concert on June 4. Noah Cyrus is the youngest daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus and sibling to Miley Cyrus. Noah began her entertainment career on Miley’s show Hannah Montana. In November 2016, Noah began her music career by releasing her debut single “Make Me (Cry),” followed by the acoustic “Almost Famous” and 2017’s “Stay Together.” AJR is an NYC indie-pop band compromised of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, who produce and mix their own music. Their hit singles include “I’m Not Famous,” and “Weak.” The concert takes place at 5 p.m.in the Northern Star Arena and is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Action Sports World Tour – June 10 & 11

The Action Sports World Tour returns to Six Flags Great Adventure June 10 and 11. The skateboard and BMX action will take place in Adventure Alley at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. each day. This exhibition-style event includes high air, best trick and doubles competitions. Notable athletes participating include Paul-Luc Ronchetti, Coco Zurita, Mykel Larrin, Vince Byron and Jono Schwan. The event is included with valid theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Jacob Sartorius in Concert – June 17

Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes internet sensation Jacob Sartorius June 17 as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. Sartorius initially promoted anti-bullying online, building his social media presence on Twitter, Instagram and Music.ly, delivering honest and heartfelt messages. His first original song, “Sweatshirt,” rose to the Top 5 on iTunes Overall Top Songs chart and received an RIAA Gold plaque. In October, Sartorius released his third single, “All My Friends,” which has amassed millions of streams and views. Doors open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Northern Star Arena and is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. VIP upgrades are available for purchase at JacobSartorius.com.

Father’s Day Weekend, presented by Samsung – June 17 & 18

Guests are invited to celebrate Father’s Day Weekend, presented by Samsung, in the park June 17 and 18. Dads can enjoy world-class roller coasters such as SUPERMAN™ Ultimate Flight, El Toro and Nitro, and accompany their family on the Safari Off Road Adventure. Fathers can enjoy their day with treats such as funnel cake and churros in addition to music, entertainment and shopping.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Open Daily – June 23

Beginning June 23, guests can enjoy Hurricane Harbor’s tropical oasis daily. The 45-acre, elaborately-themed water park is one of America’s largest, and features a million-gallon wave pool, one of the country’s longest “lazy rivers,” two family water playgrounds and more than 25 high-speed thrill slides.

Central Jersey Blood Center Blood Drive – June 24

The Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive at Six Flags Great Adventures’ Employment Center from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Each donor will receive one theme park ticket valid for Six Flags Great Adventure. Blood supplies are typically low in the summer months and one donation can save up to three lives.

DC Super Hero Summer: Firefighter Appreciation Day – June 25

As part of the DC Super Hero Summer, Six Flags salutes super heroes of service with Firefighter Appreciation Day. Firefighters, their friends and family are invited to stay in the park for 90 minutes after it closes for exclusive ride rime on BATMAN™: The Ride, THE DARK KNIGHT™ Coaster and the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis 4D. Bill Spadea from NJ 101.5, and Chasing News will be at the park to honor firefighters for all they do. Firefighters are asked to bring their ID to the NJ 101.5 table located in the Movietown section of the park to receive an event wristband. Guests are also encouraged to submit names to be added to the Wall of Heroes on display in the park. Nominations can be submitted to njspecialevents@sixflags.com for consideration.

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS BYOC Tournaments at DreamHack

2017/05/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

May 31, 2017 – All Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) participants – you’re invited! Join DreamHack and Bluehole Inc. in the DreamHack Summer 2017 Battle Royale, where winners will compete daily for prizes and glory in an event to determine the best PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS player and team.

At DreamHack Summer 2017, Bluehole Inc. will host dedicated LAN servers with hourly matches starting every day between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm (CEST), where up to 10 simultaneous 100 player matches can be played (depending on number of participants). Each day, the top 100 players on the leader boards will be invited to a Daily Final, where the best teams will be awarded prizes. The first day (June 17) will feature two-player squads, and the second and third day (June 18-19) will feature four-player squads.

The Daily Finals will be hosted inside Hammarsköldssalen, now called “The BATTLEGROUNDS Arena.” This auditorium, formerly known as DreamArena Extreme, has a capacity of 1100 fans. Daily Finals will be broadcasted every day at 7:00 pm (CEST) on the official PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS Twitch, Facebook and YouTube channels.

What’s more, all BYOC participants can download, test and play PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS for free during the duration of the event.

More information will be announced on the official DreamHack and PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS channels in the coming weeks. Join the conversation at:

Official DreamHack Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/dreamhack

Official DreamHack FB Page:
http://www.facebook.com/dreamhackfestival

Official DreamHack Webpage:
http://www.dreamhack.se

Official Battlegrounds Twitch Channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/playbattlegrounds

Official Battlegrounds Twitter:
https://twitter.com/PUBATTLEGROUNDS

‘Like’ Battlegrounds on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/playbattlegrounds/

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS – Not Just a Game. This is Battle Royale.

Agents of Mayhem – Ride for Mayhem Trailer

2017/05/31
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 30, 2017 – Seoul is a big place.  When the Agents aren’t using their teleportation abilities, or climbing up the side of the massive buildings, or using the many construction sites that are repairing the damage done on Devil’s Night to get around the city, the best way to maneuver the streets is by taking one of their fleet of luxury vehicles created by the automotive genius of the ARK, Quartermile.

Quartermile takes his love of luxury cars seriously and treats them with the love and respect they deserve.  Like a kid in a candy store in the MAYHEM Motor Pool; Quartermile gives gleeful demonstrations of his high security, combat ready vehicles followed by a written test before they any Agents are issued with one.  He takes it as an insult if Agents are careless with his creations, which they usually are.  Just for fun, each car has an AI for Agents to chat with as they drive. Afterall, who doesn’t love a talking car?

Agents of Mayhem is a single-player, open-world, third-person action comedy for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC gaming systems releasing on August 15th. For more information and to get the latest updates on the game, follow us on Twitter at @aomthegame, on Facebook at Facebook.com/aomthegame, or visit aomthegame.com.

Natsume Unveils Two New River City Titles for E3 2017

2017/05/30
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E3, Geek News, News, Nintendo 3DS News

Burlingame, CA. – May 30, 2017 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games today announced it will launch two new River City titles, River City: Knights of Justice and River City: Rival Showdown, both for the Nintendo 3DS. The games are expected to launch this summer and winter, and both will be revealed for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 13th – 15th in South Hall Booth #2047.

“River City: Tokyo Rumble was a huge success, and these two follow-ups in the popular River City/Kunio-Kun franchise are the perfect continuation of the series,” said Hiro Maekawa, President & CEO of Natsume. “We are looking forward to showing the games for the first time at E3 and garnering feedback from gamers and the media!”

River City: Knights of Justice, known in Japan as Nekketsu Mahou Monogatari, is scheduled to launch as a 3DS e-Shop exclusive this summer. Kunio and his friends go medieval in this unique entry to the River City series as they are transformed into heroes and villains that would be at home in any RPG! Players will use swords, staves, and even magic to bring peace back to Riverandia!

River City: Rival Showdown, known in Japan as Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP, will launch this fall for the Nintendo 3DS. One night, Kunio is attacked by two mysterious individuals. On top of that, Riki’s girlfriend has disappeared, and it’s up to Kunio to find out the truth! Kunio has just 3 days to unravel the mystery, and he’ll need your help to take down all who stand in his way! Take on some familiar faces from the River City games and meet new ones in this fast-paced beat-’em-up RPG.

Players can follow the latest news for all of the beloved Natsume franchises at www.natsume.com and by scooping all of the latest Natsume updates, contests, screen shots and more at www.natsume.com/facebook and www.twitter.com/natsume_inc.

Ghost Recon Wildlands: Fallen Ghosts DLC – Launch Trailer

2017/05/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 30, 2017 – Today, Ubisoft announced that Fallen Ghosts, the second expansion for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, is now available for season pass owners across all platforms. Season pass owners will have access to Fallen Ghosts one week before it releases for individual purchase on June 6 on consoles and PC for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

Fallen Ghosts takes place after the fall of the Santa Blanca Cartel. With Unidad’s military force unable to maintain control over Bolivia, the country is in a state of civil war. To help restore order, the Unidad enlists cartel members, veterans, mercenaries and criminals from various nearby countries as volunteers. Together, they form a new brutal special unit: Los Extranjeros, which is ordered to track and eliminate all American agents.

The Fallen Ghosts campaign will feature 15 new missions in which players will have to take down four new bosses located in three different regions. In the expansion, players will start with a new character at level 30 and equipped with all of the main game skills. The level cap will increase from 30 to 35, and players will be able to unlock nine new skills including physical, weapon and drones skills.

In Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, players discover a fictionalized future Bolivia, a few years from now, in which players must take down the Santa Blanca drug cartel by any means necessary. Behind enemy lines, they hunt down targets and discover intel, using any of the more than 60 vehicles available, including cars, motorcycles and even helicopters that they can commandeer. To topple the cartel, players have to fight their way to El Sueño, Santa Blanca’s ruthless leader, by breaking down the Santa Blanca drug cartel’s operation piece by piece as they sever alliances between the drug lords and the corrupted government. A second expansion for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, Fallen Ghosts, will be available soon, as well as an all-new PvP mode in the coming months.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, please visit ghostrecon.com.

To learn more about other Ubisoft games, please visit ubiblog.com.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew Available Now

2017/05/30
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News

SAN FRANCISCO — May 30, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Star Trek™: Bridge Crew, the virtual reality game where players explore space as a member of Starfleet, is now available for Oculus Rift, PlayStation®VR and HTC Vive. Developed by Red Storm Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, under license by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is playable cross-platform.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew immerses fans into the Star Trek universe as they assume the role of a Starfleet officer and complete missions that will determine the fate of their ship and crew. Playable cooperatively online with a crew, or solo as Captain, Star Trek: Bridge Crew puts players and their friends directly onto the bridge of a new starship, the U.S.S. Aegis, as they are dispatched to explore an uncharted sector of space.

In addition to an engaging story campaign, Star Trek: Bridge Crew features an Ongoing Voyages mode featuring randomized missions for countless hours of solo and co-op adventures on board the U.S.S. Aegis or the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, authentically recreated from Star Trek: The Original Series.

Created exclusively for VR, Star Trek: Bridge Crew utilizes the powerful sense of social presence possible through virtual reality. Through hand tracking and full-body avatars, including real-time lip-sync, players can live out their Star Trek fantasies as they operate the Starfleet ship as Captain, Engineer, Helm or Tactical. Each role is crucial to the success of the varied missions players face, and only by working together can the crew complete their objectives.

Additionally, Star Trek: Bridge Crew will include IBM Watson interactive speech and cognitive capabilities during an experimental beta period this summer. With IBM Watson, players will be able to use their voice and natural-language commands to interact with their virtual Starfleet crew members.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew marks the most recent project in virtual reality for Ubisoft, which believes in the strong potential of VR to redefine social gaming with a unique sense of reality. Ubisoft recently released Werewolves Within™ and Eagle Flight®, and announced a VR partnership with the film company SpectreVision.

For more information about Star Trek: Bridge Crew, please visit startrekbridgecrew.com.