July 24th, Katowice, Poland — Have you ever wondered what NASA’s requirements are for becoming an astronaut? They’re simple really. You need to have a bachelor’s degree in biology, physics, or math. Three years of experience in the field, or at least 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft. Oh, and excellent vision, obviously. Now, we’re pretty sure neither the first or the second would be a problem for you, but this eagle eye thing… thaaat might be a tiny bit of a problem. Too many night hours spent playing video games had to take its toll on you eventually, eh?
Still not sure if the game is for you? Download the free demo available under the above Steam link, to go through several astronaut tests before you make your decision.
Detached, which was first released on Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, now comes to new platforms, and with an action packed cross-platform PvP mode available in two variants:
Package Extraction – An exciting battle for cargo in the middle of nowhere. Use all possible means to attack your opponent and gain an advantage. Avoid attacks to get back to the base in one piece.
Race – It’s a real roller-coaster ride! Racing between pieces of broken shuttle and large asteroids not only requires agility, but above all the ability to anticipate. One thoughtless move and you’ll crash when you least expect it.
All versions of Detached, on all available platforms, have also been enriched with a content update that expands the gameplay by an additional 30 minutes, adding a brand-new ending.
CHATHAM, Kent –July 24, 2018 – Dovetail Games, the multi award-winning developer and publisher of simulation games, is pleased to announce that Train Sim World® is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and Windows PC.
Train Sim World is a train simulator that brings to life the experience of operating powerful and realistic trains on authentic replicas of some of the world’s most amazing railways. Choose how you want to play, taking control and mastering powerful locomotives, running-to-time, carrying out important tasks or riding along as a passenger and watching the world go by. Watch the action unfold and capture amazing screenshots, or go exploring to hunt down all the hidden collectables. Whatever you choose, there’s lots to see and experience in Train Sim World.
Powered by Unreal Engine 4® technology and Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine, underpinned with expert technical knowledge and real-world data, the performance, look and sound of each train have been accurately reproduced to feel just like the real thing.
Train Sim World features three distinctly unique experiences to test your skills on different trains and routes around the world:
Northeast Corridor New York
Go to work as an engineer on one of America’s most famous railroads, driving Amtrak passenger and CSX freight trains on the world-famous Northeast Corridor from New York City. With freight and impatient passengers to transport on time, your skill, focus and endurance will be tested to the limit.
Great Western Express
Drive high-speed passenger and freight trains on one of Britain’s busiest railways. Take control of the iconic Class 43 High Speed Train (HST), and command it to 125 mph along the Great Western Main Line out of London’s famous Paddington station.
Rapid Transit
Drive commuter passenger trains on one of Germany’s historic city S-Bahn railways. Navigating the busy S-Bahn will require you to master the layout of the route and the functions and systems of your train, as well as Deutsche Bahn’s unique signaling system.
Darren Potter, Executive Producer of Train Sim World at Dovetail Games, said, “In Train Sim World, we put you in the shoes of a train driver so you can climb onboard, see the sights, hear the sounds and feel the immense power of trains under your command. We’ve strived to deliver an authentic and highly detailed simulation across the PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC that will feel intuitive on every platform. Whether using a gamepad or keyboard and mouse, you’ll be able to feel the detail.”
Train Sim World® and Train Sim World® Digital Deluxe are now available to purchase on the Xbox Store, PlayStation®Store and Steam. Train Sim World® is also available at all good retailers.
Owners of Train Sim World® Founders Edition on Xbox One can now activate a discounted upgrade to either version via their in-game route selection screen. Existing Train Sim World® content owners on Steam are now eligible for an upgrade to the full products.
The Official Star Trek Convention takes place from August 1st through August 5th, so get those warp engines online and set your course to beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada! At the Official Star Trek Convention, you’ll find panels, signings, appearances and a lot more. Head over to Creation Entertainment to pick up your tickets.
Official Press Release
(Las Vegas, NV. . . July 5, 2018) Star Trek fans from around the world will be beamed to Las Vegas on August 1 – 5 for the galaxy’s largest annual Official Star Trek Convention. Organizers anticipate that over 15,000 attendees will convene at this decade-long Las Vegas tradition at The Rio Suites Hotel.
This Official Star Trek Convention will be highlighted by special presentations including:
Special panels, presentations, celebrity guests and a exhibit with costumes and props from the new hit Star Trek television series Star Trek: Discovery.
In-person stage appearances by three Star TrekCaptains — William Shatner (classic Star Trek’s Captain Kirk, Saturday only); Jason Isaacs (Star Trek: Discovery’s Captain Gabriel Lorca, appearance day TBD); and Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek: Voyager’s Captain Janeway, Saturday only).
A salute to the 25thAnniversary of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine will include: a special reunion stage appearance of three cast members dressed their characters Chase Masterson (Leeta), Max Grodenchik (Rom) and Aron Eisenberg (Nog); a special DS9 screening of “Far Beyond Our Stars” followed by a panel with the cast members from this episode; and a special inside look at the upcoming DS9 documentary What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with the Co-Directors Dave Zappone and Ira Steven Behr.
Other top starfleet-worthy celebrities set to appear include: classic Star Trek’s George Takei (Sulu, Saturday and Sunday); Nichelle Nichols (Uhura, Wednesday – Friday); Walter Koenig (Chekov, Friday only); Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine inStar Trek: Voyager, Thursday only); Brent Spiner (Data from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wednesday and Thursday); Rainn Wilson (Harry Mudd from Star Trek: Discovery and The Office, day TBA); Michael Welch (Artim from Star Trek: Insurrection, on Wednesday); and many more.
In addition to celebrities, the non-stop theatrical show will include behind-the-scenes presentations, costume and trivia contests,
no-minimum bid auctions of unique collectibles and one-of-a-kind items, and special fan-made music videos. The exhibit hall will boast major companies and distributors selling and displaying Star Trek and sci-fi collectibles from across the universe.
Along with nighttime Star Trek themed parties, the Star Trek Saturday Evening Gala Celebration will return with the Nevada Pops OrchestraStar Trek: Concert Live. This special night features Maestro Richard McGee and a 45-piece orchestra. Special quest conductors will include Michael Giacchino (“Star Trek Into Darkness, and Beyond Suite”), Jeff Russo (world premiere of a orchestral performance of his score “Star Trek: Discovery”), and Dennis McCarthy (The Deep Space Nine Suite). The concert will take place Saturday, August 4 at 9:30 p.m. (a separate ticket of $50 is required for general admission).
For cosplayers, Saturday is the day! The Costume Competition with celebrity judges, special on-stage costume panels, the annual Costume Parade throughout the convention, and a number of cosplayer meet ups are all scheduled. Garak’s Tailor and Repair will be returning to handle any emergency costume repairs for free throughout the weekend. Attendees can walk down the “Creation Promenade” and find talented craftspeople providing free souvenirs, as well as several surprising maximum-sized photo ops backdrops.
The exhibit hall will boast companies and distributors selling and displaying Star Trek and sci-fi collectibles from across the nebula.
General admission tickets are available in advance (www.creationent.com) or at the door and start at $50 for a single day. Show hours are Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (times are tentative).
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SAN FRANCISCO — July 24, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Star Trek™: Bridge Crew – The Next Generation expansion is now available on PC for VR players with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality support. The DLC is also available on PlayStation®VR and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, including support for non-VR players on these platforms. The expansion is playable cross-platform across all devices and is available for the suggested retail price of $14.99.
Developed by Red Storm Entertainment, a Ubisoft Studio, under license by CBS Consumer Products,the Star Trek: The Next Generation expansion allows players to continue their voyage in the Star Trek universe as they crew the iconic Galaxy Class starship U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D.
The expansion introduces two new modes to Ongoing Voyages, Patrol and Resistance. Patrol mode provides players with opportunity to travel openly through space while experiencing unpredictable battles and objectives for endless hours of adventure. In Resistance mode, crews will complete a series of challenging objectives in preparation for a final showdown against the formidable Borg cube.
Additionally, the Star Trek: The Next Generation expansion introduces the new Operations command role. The Operations officer is tasked with assigning NPC crew members to certain stations throughout the ship to modify the ships’ capabilities, activating features like Shield Modulation, Precision Targeting and the ability to detect cloaked ships.
Star Trek: Bridge Crew is under license by CBS Consumer Products. For more information about Star Trek: Bridge Crew, please visit startrekbridgecrew.com.
July 23, 2018 — Gaijin Entertainment today announced the start of Operation S.U.M.M.E.R 2018 for the vehicular combat MMO War Thunder. During the two-week event, which lasts until August 5, players can unlock two rare premium tanks simply by playing the game. This year, players can obtain both the up-armored medium T-34E and the super-heavy IS-7 tank, as well as plenty of other prizes like boosters, skins, decorators, decals and more. To get the rare tanks, players will have to show some real craftsmanship, given that they’ll have to construct them themselves.
By completing special tasks and through participation in battles, players will receive blueprints and resources useful for tank construction. Out of those resources, players craft the various components of the tank they want to build, such as the main cannon, chassis, turret and more. During crafting, knowledge of the vehicle in questions is key, from the multiple options available to combine parts to components, only one will lead to success.
But players don’t have to worry: If the chosen option turns out to be wrong, all parts are returned to try again.
Sometimes, finding the right option to go with can be pretty obvious – a tank gun certainly doesn’t need two muzzle brakes for one barrel, for example. While constructing other parts, however, players will have to delve a bit deeper into their knowledge about the tanks they wish to build. What shapes do the hatches on the IS-7’s turret have? How many shock absorbers are there for each track? To answer these questions, War Thunder’s virtual engineers can take a look at the War Thunder website or ask some of the experts in the community on the official forum or our social media channels.
Those players not interested in the T-34E can exchange the vehicle voucher they receive for completing the crafting process for a voucher granting one of the following three premium vehicles – the German Sd.Kfz. 234/4, the U.S. M8 Greyhound or the British AEC Mk.II.
Vienna, Austria/Minsk, Belarus, July 24th, 2018: Sharpwood is a cold place, a desolate place. Corruption spreads, violence escalates. Local cults gain more power, as do criminal gangs. And the Police? Well, everybody has to make a living, right? So “To serve and protect” – but whom? And who can you trust, if some criminals also wear a badge? Welcome to Sharpwood.
Watch the new trailer on YouTube:
This Is the Police 2 is coming to PC, Mac and Linux as digital version on August 2nd 2018.
This Is The Police 2 will also launch on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ and the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X later this autumn.
FREMONT, CA, July 24, 2018 – Elgato, a leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced Stream Deck Mini, a brand-new addition to its line-up of streaming and video production tools. A miniaturized version of the ground-breaking Elgato Stream Deck live content tool, Stream Deck Mini offers six fully-customizable LCD keys, allowing creators to easily switch scenes, launch media, control chat, configure an unlimited number of actions, and more. The ideal addition for streamers and video producers who want to get serious about their content and community, Stream Deck Mini makes it simple to create quality content at the push of a button.
“When Stream Deck launched just over a year ago, it gave content creators access to a level of tactile control that was traditionally exclusive to mainstream entertainment broadcasters” said Julian Fest, VP & General Manager of Elgato. “Stream Deck Mini is every inch a Stream Deck. It keeps all the same functionality, in a smaller form factor, and at a more attainable price.”
Stream Deck Mini features six fully-customizable LCD keys and easy-to-use software that gives creators a level of control previously only available to professional broadcasters. From automatically detecting scenes and sources, to posting on social media channels, Stream Deck Mini is seamlessly integrated into all the leading tools and platforms used by content creators including OBS Studio, XSplit, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and more.
Stream Deck Mini’s Key Features:
Six Fully-Customizable LCD Keys:
One-touch tactile operation. Instant visual feedback.
Drag and Drop Setup:
Simply drag and drop actions onto keys. Assign ready-made icons or create original images.
Native Integrations:
OBS Studio, XSplit, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and more – Stream Deck Mini seamlessly integrates into a creator’s favorite tools and platforms.
Creativity Unleashed:
Creators can use Stream Deck Mini to enhance their on-screen antics with GIFs, images, videos, and soundbites.
Multitasking Made Easy:
Assign several actions to a single key and launch them all with a tap. One by one separated by intervals, or together, simultaneously.
The Elgato Stream Deck launched in May 2017 as the first affordable broadcast controller for content creators to elevate the production value of their broadcasts without having to take focus away from audience engagement. Since launch, Elgato has continued support and has expanded Stream Deck’s functionality with new features, including a soundboard, GIF support, Streamlabs integration, smart profiles, and much more — all of which will also be available for Stream Deck Mini.
Availability, Warranty and Pricing
Stream Deck Mini is available immediately for $99.95 (Exc. Tax) at Elgato.com, Amazon, and GameStop.
The Stream Deck Mini is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR & Elgato worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For up-to-date pricing of the Stream Deck Mini, please refer to the Elgato website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
Warsaw, Poland – July 24th, 2018 — Creepy Jar, an independent studio made up of ex-Techland Warsaw team members (Dying Light, Dead Island, Nail’d), are excited to announce that their first-person, psychological survival simulator, Green Hell will be hitting Steam Early Access on August 29th, 2018! Set in the uncharted depths of the sweltering Amazon rainforest players will be challenged at every turn in a desperate quest for survival. From the harsh rainforest environment to its wild inhabitants, the player may never know friend from foe until it’s too late. Check out the all new Green Hell Early Access trailer!
Upon the Early Access release, players will be able to dive into a full one half of the final map, encounter five dangerous and hostile creatures, and learn how to inspect their bodies for all kinds of wounds, infections, and parasitic nasties. Not only that, they can get a sneak peek into the Story Mode with a fully voiced over tutorial introduction.
Beginning its journey with a huge amount of content, Green Hell players can also look forward to updates containing new tribal enemies, cool new death animations, a water update introducing diving and fishing, and even more languages beyond the initial offerings of English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. Stay tuned for more updates on Green Hell’s development roadmap!
Key Features
Realistic Survival Simulator – Green Hell puts great focus on realism in both its world building and gameplay. Everything that is crafted or built is necessary for survival, and was consulted on with experts. The Amazon is not a typical forest; threats are literally crawling under your skin.
Psychological Thriller – Waking up in the middle of the Amazon with no recollection of how you got there or how you’ll get out, the hardest battle you’ll face is the fight against yourself and your weaknesses and fears.
Fully Alive Amazon Rainforest – Every effort has gone into recreating the lush world of the Amazon in painstaking detail. An exotic and dangerous place, this jungle is filled with many hazards beyond predators including toxic plants, illnesses and infections, all waiting to bring the player to their demise.
Body Inspection – Dangers lurk around every bend but they also live under your very skin. Paramount to your survival is checking your body for parasites, infections, and wounds. Take care or suffer the consequences.
SAN FRANCISCO — July 23, 2018 — Today, Ubisoft revealed that the worlds of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®Wildlands and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege will be colliding in a free and exclusive crossover mission as part of Special Operation 2, the second major update of the second year of post-launch content for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands. Players will be able to team up with Valkyrie, Twitch and Caveira in this two-part crossover event available tomorrow, July 24, on all platforms.
Starting July 24 for all players, exclusive Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege–themed content will be introduced to the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands main campaign and Ghost War PvP mode, including two new Rainbow Six Siege–inspired Ghost War PvP classes and a two-part PvE mission, called Operation Archangel,. The Rainbow Six Siege Operator Caveira has gone missing. Valkyrie, a longtime friend of Karen Bowman, has tracked her down to Bolivia. With the help of Twitch, the Ghosts will follow a trail of clues, to learn more about why Caveira is in Bolivia, and also about her troubled past. This special challenge is playable solo or with up to four players in co-op and can be found in the province of Caimanes.
Upon completing Operation Archangel before August 14, players will be rewarded with Caveira gloves. When equipped, players will be able to perform Caveira’s iconic CQC move and automatically unlock the position of all enemies in the vicinity. In addition to the rewards for completing the challenge, players can further customize and arm their Ghosts with the Rainbow Six Gear Pack, which includes new customization items and weapons such as Caveira’s iconic Luison handgun, a fully customizable HK 416 assault rifle, a head-wrapped shemagh inspired by Valkyrie and a skull balaclava inspired by Twitch.
Special Operation 2 will also bring two new Ghost War PvP classes, Toxic and Surgeon, which were inspired by Smoke and Doc of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Toxic uses his drone to deploy a large cloud of toxic smoke, which allows players to both trap the enemy team and create area denials, while Surgeon uses his stim pistol to revive teammates from a distance, creating new opportunities to deploy support strategies at medium range. In addition to two new classes, this update will also contain two new PvP maps, Factory and Checkpoint, a new spectate feature called Observer mode and Ghost mode, a higher difficulty permadeath PvE game mode.
Ghost War players will be able to get seven-day early access to the new classes, maps and Ghost mode with the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Year 2 Pass. For newcomers, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands will be up to 67% off from July 24–31. For further information, please visit ghostrecon.com.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Year 2 will continue to expand on the Ghost Recon universe with free major Special Operation updates, each of which will feature a unique theme, updates for the PvE campaign with special free missions and special challenges with exclusive rewards, updates for the Ghost War 4v4 PvP experience and community-requested features. The team is committed to supporting the game by offering free new content and continuing to improve the core experience.
SAN DIEGO – July 23, 2018 – Magic Wheelchair, a nonprofit organization that builds epic costumes for kids and young adults with disabilities, made history this weekend unveiling seven Star Wars-themed wheelchair costumes at San Diego Comic-Con.
The recipients of the new Magic Wheelchair costumes have been deemed ‘ultimate Star Wars fans’ and now get to enjoy the ultimate cosplay experience. They were matched with volunteer builders worldwide including Adam Savage, Tom Spina, Fon H Davis, Michael McMaster, Gordon Tarpley, Pixologic, Dangling Carrot, and Monster City Studios, who worked tirelessly for over three months to ensure that the custom-fitted costumes – which include sound, animatronics, LED lighting and other special effects – are EPIC.
Adam Savage, former co-host of MythBusters and editor-in-chief of Tested.com, emceed the reveal on Saturday. As it was the first time the kids and their families saw the costumes, it proved to be a powerful and emotional experience for everyone in attendance. The kids were then able to spend the rest of the weekend enjoying the show in their new amazing cosplay.
Magic Wheelchair was at San Diego Comic-Con as Mimoco’s selected charity partner. More information can be found at https://www.magicwheelchair.org/.
