Archive - 2019

World War Z Screenshots Released

2019/01/15

MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – Jan. 15, 2019 – World War Z, Saber Interactive’s upcoming four-player co-op multiplayer game inspired by the hit blockbuster movie, launches later this year on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC. Today, get a gruesome taste of horde-killing action with newly unveiled screenshots, along with the game’s striking key art.

Outlive the dead through each group of survivors’ unique storylines, as they run from and battle massive hordes of zombies powered by Saber’s advanced Swarm Engine. Survive a series of heart-pounding co-operative campaigns across a series of international locations, including Moscow, Jerusalem and New York. The relentless swarms act as real crowds, as zombies trip over obstacles, squeeze through tight spaces, and climb on top of each other to reach players no matter where they try to hide.

And stay tuned for even more World War Z news soon!

World War Z releases in 2019 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games store. For more information, visit http://wwzgame.com/ and follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WWZGame, Twitter @WWZTheGame, and Instagram @WWZGame.

LucidSound Now Shipping LS41 Wireless Surround Headset

2019/01/15

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San Diego, CA – January 15^th, 2019 – LucidSound^®, the fastest growing gaming headset brand, announced today shipping of the LS41 Wireless Surround Headset, a premium surround sound, multi-format headset and a new flagship model for the Company.

Available now via Amazon and other leading gaming retailers, the LS41 features wireless audio when used with PlayStation^®4 and Xbox One, and can also be used with Nintendo^®Switch^™and other mobile devices via the 3.5mm wired connection.

With a premium build quality usually reserved for audiophile grade headsets, the LS41has been expertly tuned by audio engineers and offers a clear leap in quality when compared to other gaming headsets. Featuring a host of meaningful upgrades over the previous LS40, the all-new LS41 uses a best-in-class 2.4GHz wireless connection, delivering uncompressed audio when used with modern consoles. In addition, the LS41 features rich DTS^® Headphone:X^® 7.1 Surround Sound allowing players to accurately identify placement of team mates and enemies. The high-capacity rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours of use between charges and the upgraded drivers deliver superior amplification for remarkably accurate audio without distortion. The earcups feature the signature LucidSound control scheme, but now sport an oval design, better fitting the ear and providing a more comfortable experience along with greater noise isolation.

“I am very excited about the positive response from the gaming community to our new product line including the LS25 eSports headset, the LS31 and the LS35X,” said Chris Von Huben, CEO of LucidSound. “The LS41 is our flagship gaming headset product designed for exceptional audio quality, comfort and performance.”

Universal Studios Unveils Grad Bash Musical Lineup

2019/01/15

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Geek News, News

Universal City, CA, January 15, 2019 –Universal Studios Hollywood’s annual Grad Bash celebration rolls out the red carpet for graduating seniors, inviting the Class of 2019 to party Hollywood-style on select nights during this year’s event.

The premier event kicks off with performances by world-renowned DJ, Marshmello. Kaskade keeps the party going, followed by performances by multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter Jason Derulo.

Select dates and performances are as follows:

Friday, May 17 – Marshmello
Thursday, May 23 – Marshmello
Thursday, May 30 – Kaskade
Friday, May 31 – Kaskade
Thursday, June 6 – Jason Derulo
Friday, June 7 – Kaskade

Highlights of Grad Bash also include dance parties hosted by radio station DJs, a silent disco, fun photo ops and access to Universal Studios Hollywood’s thrill rides and attractions.

Grad Bash begins at 5:00 p.m., then from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. becomes transformed into a party exclusively for the Class of 2019.

Advance reservations are required, and it is recommended that schools book early as this in-demand event will sell out. For more information and to purchase tickets, school administrators can visitwww.UniversalYouthPrograms.com/graduation/grad-bash\ or call 800-436-8802. Meal options, pre-party and post-event breakfast packages are available.

Intruders: Hide and Seek PlayStation VR Announcement Trailer

2019/01/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

January 15, 2018 – Daedalic Entertainment and the Spanish developer Tessera Studios will release Intruders: Hide and Seek on Februrary 13th for Playstation VR. The MSRP for the PlayStation 4 version with PlayStation VR support is 19,99 Euro/USD.

In Intruders: Hide and Seek, three mysterious strangers break into a countryside vacation house and retain the Richter family as hostage. With your parents restrained and your sister hiding you become Ben, the eldest son, who is stuck in the house with the intruders. You will have to find a way to save your family while you figure out who the three assailants are and what they want.

You will have to move around unnoticed, avoid any confrontation and help your family in order to survive the worst night of their lives. In addition, you will be able to use the well callibrated VR-perspective to get a full and detailed view of the floors. However, you have to think about your next steps because each of the intruders has a specific perspective. You have to skip every coneshaped field of vision, survive for the family’s sake and try to call for help.

Key Features

Experience a realistic hostage drama
Look through the eyes of a ten year old boy and feel the stunning immersion
Think twice about your steps, they could be your last
Four hours of an exciting and breathtaking atmosphere
Witness strange events but stay focused

Intruders: Hide and Seek has won multiple awards like the Playstation Talent Award, SXSW Best Gaming Pitch Award and the F&S Premio Titanium award. The game will be released on Steam with VR support in 2020 as well.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Tyranids Launch Trailer

2019/01/15

Jennifer Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

January 15, 2018 – You can’t live on bread alone. Warhammer 40K is a dark universe, but even in such a deadly place, there is one faction of a darker shade of black. The Tyranids are equally feared and hated by all other Warhammer 40K races, and they are ready to unleash their greedy snatch on Gladius. Taken on the planet by the Adeptus Mechanicus for obscure experiments, they soon evade from captivity and turn back to their natural role of merciless killers who will soon eat the planet.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius is a 4X strategy game, but Tyranids change every rule. Their most important resource is the planet biomass: they eat everything, from Orks to humans, their cities and their military equipment, to grow stronger as they devour their enemies wasted corpses. If you want to know more about their unique tactics and abilities, check out this feature.

Onimusha: Warlords Launch Trailer

2019/01/15

Jerry Paxton

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

January 15, 2018 – The legendary samurai adventure Onimusha: Warlords returns today, launching for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam. Set in a feudal world filled with magic, samurais and demon warriors, this classic game is available digitally today on all formats across North America and Europe for MSRP $19.99/€19.99/£15.99. Fans in North America have the option to purchase physical copies of Onimusha: Warlords for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

This release of Onimusha: Warlords captures the thrilling action and cinematic story of the original 2001 release, which achieved over 2 million copies sold worldwide, with updated features fitting of today’s modern video game systems. The sword fighting action-adventure now includes high-definition graphics, widescreen display option, analog stick support, a readily available Easy Mode option, new soundtrack and a new ‘honor’ in-game achievement system.

To celebrate the release of Onimusha: Warlords, Capcom has revealed a brand-new Launch Trailer. Check out skilled heroes Samanosuke and Kaede in action as they slice their way to victory as well as the modern enhancements included in the release by heading over to the press site here.

Onimusha: Warlords follows the battle-filled journey of samurai Samanosuke Akechi and ninja Kaede on a quest to save Princess Yuki from a legion of mysterious demons who have invaded Inabayama Castle. As the two travel throughout the castle, they unravel a malevolent plot by those who would serve the evil Nobunaga Oda, a feudal lord resurrected by the demons to fulfil their dark desires. Using sword-based combat, a magical Oni Gauntlet and puzzle solving, players need to call on both brawn and creativity to defeat the demonic foes and save Princess Yuki!

Hitman HD Enhanced Collection Launch Trailer

2019/01/11

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Burbank, Calif. – Jan. 11, 2019 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive today announced the launch of Hitman™ HD Enhanced Collection, featuring Hitman: Blood Money and Hitman: Absolution in 4K resolution and 60 frames per second (fps). The two remastered classics are now available digitally for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X.

The Elder Scrolls: Legends Isle of Madness Trailer

2019/01/11

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January 11, 2019 – Isle of Madness, the latest and largest story expansion to date for The Elder Scrolls: Legends, officially releases on January 24 for PC, iOS, and Android devices. The trailer for the expansion dropped today, giving a glimpse into the emotionally intense story that follows a desperate father who’s willing to take a trip into madness to save his son.

With new card and lane mechanics, a theme of transformation and insanity and a story that offers a mixture of both hilarity and tragedy, Legends players are in for a sweet(roll) treat. Beginning today, players can visit The Elder Scrolls: Legends website to pre-order and find more information on Isle of Madness. While you’re there, be sure to check out the new Prince of Madness card back, available to all players who pre-order or purchase the three-chapter bundle upon release.

Isle of Madness is available for pre-order for $19.99 and includes all three chapters, one card back and one title. The Premium Map Bundle is available for pre-order for $49.99 and includes all three chapters, one card back, one premium card back, two titles and all Isle of Madness cards unlocked, premium, and playable upon release. Isle of Madness will also be available upon release for the in-game price of 1000 Gold per chapter, or $19.99 for all three chapters plus the Prince of Madness card back.

Stay tuned to The Elder Scrolls: Legends on Twitter to stay updated on the latest Legends news. Also, be on the lookout for early card reveals as we begin to ramp up the excitement for Legends’ most ambitious journey yet.

Mad Catz Unveils New Line of S.T.R.I.K.E. Gaming Keyboards

2019/01/11

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Kowloon, Hong Kong – January 10th, 2019 – Mad Catz Global Limited, leading gaming hardware innovators for nearly 30 years, today announced an all-new line of S.T.R.I.K.E. professional gaming keyboards, including a S.T.R.I.K.E. with ultra-reliable mechanical keys, ideal for the Esports community.

Expected to begin shipping from Spring 2019, the S.T.R.I.K.E. range is a perfect addition to the Company’s recently announced range of G.L.I.D.E.™ gaming surfaces and R.A.T.™ mice., forming part of a complete PC eco-system. With two S.T.R.I.K.E. keyboards to choose from, gamers can pick the keyboard that suits their preference and budget.

Armed with Cherry mechanical switches, the S.T.R.I.K.E.4+ is the gamers’ new secret weapon. Tested to withstand at least 50 million hits, the Cherry switches provide perfect travel and precision every time. With anti-ghosting featuring on every key, gamers can combine with the powerful F.L.U.X. software, which allows for staggering customization and control over every aspect of the keyboard including individual key lighting and control over the USB report rate. Chameleon RGB Lighting baths the keyboard in 16.8 million colors, fully adjustable and customizable via the F.L.U.X. software and creating a new standard in keyboard lighting.

Elegantly simple, yet built to withstand the rigors of professional gaming, the S.T.R.I.K.E.2+ is precision-engineered to provide impressive durability. With a toughened aluminum faceplate designed to withstand the most heated of gaming sessions, the S.T.R.I.K.E.2+ is created with a double-shot injection process, fusing the chassis together and creating a seamless and extremely durable keyboard, battle-ready and always maintaining a clean and minimalist appearance.

The S.T.R.I.K.E.2+ features a custom designed membrane, mimicking the reliability and precision of a mechanical keyboard, but without the associated noise. A 26 key anti-ghosting matrix gives gamers the power they crave, and the advanced Chameleon RGB Lighting can be programmed to adjust speed and brightness.

“Earlier this week we were pleased to announce the shipping of our G.L.I.D.E. Gaming Surfaces, the perfect partner to out new range of R.A.T. mice. We’re delighted to grow our range of professional PC hardware yet further, with the new range of S.T.R.I.K.E. gaming keyboards,” said Selena Chang, Director of Sales and Operations for Mad Catz Global Limited, “We remain seriously committed to the PC gaming community, aiming to deliver an entire eco-system of high quality hardware, designed to use the latest technology and engineering prowess to provide a winning edge. We look forward to shipping these products soon and to announcing further product in the year to come.”

Additional information on all products is available at: www.madcatz.com.

Ace Comat 7: Skies Unknown Multiplayer Trailer

2019/01/10

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January 10, 2018 – The art of aerial dogfighting is one of the most dynamic forms of combat, experienced in three dimensions, setting the stage for a highly unique and challenging battleground. Now, with ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s multiplayer mode, players can enter dogfights with their friends and coordinate battle strategy to take out opposing players.

ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s multiplayer mode will consist of two gameplay variants; the first variant takes on a team death match format featuring 4 vs. 4 dogfights. The second multiplayer variant takes on a traditional death match format, enabling up to eight players to blow each other out of the sky. In both multiplayer modes, only players with skill, guile, and determination will taste victory!

ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN is flying at supersonic speeds towards its January 18th launch date in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The PC via STEAM® version of ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN will be available on January 31, 2019.