Archive - 2019

ASTRO Gaming Reveals New A50 Wireless Gaming Headset

2019/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Tech News

SAN FRANCISCO, California and LAUSANNE, Switzerland – June 10, 2019 – ASTRO Gaming, a leader in premium video gaming equipment, today revealed the 4th Generation of the studio’s critically acclaimed and best-selling ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station. Designed and professionally tuned to deliver audiophile-grade performance, the ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station features a host of improvements to audio performance, wireless range, docking and charging, mic clarity and more, delivering an immersive gaming experience.

“The A50 remains one of the most popular headsets on the market today due to its outstanding audio fidelity, exceptional comfort and durability, unmatched connectivity and upgradeability and more,” said Aron Drayer, VP of Marketing ASTRO Gaming. “Our new A50 improves upon all these features, providing gamers with inspired technology that enables them to perform at their best.”

Enhancements to Legendary Sound and Performance
Developed and designed with professional gamers, including content creators, streamers and game developers, the ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station is engineered to provide the highest quality sound and most immersive audio experience. ASTRO Audio V2 brings the latest audio technologies to the new A50 headset, with new drivers, new wireless radio technology, and the ability to customize your sound profile through the ASTRO Command Center (ACC) software. The 4th Generation A50 is also optimized for Spatial audio solutions like Dolby ATMOS.

The all-new Base Station provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. The ACC software allows gamers and streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the A50 precisely for their specific setup. For even more control and convenience, ASTRO’s integrated MixAmp technology is built into the headset, allowing for the adjustment of audio levels such as Master Volume and Game to Voice Balancing for the optimal mix. Gamers can further tweak the levels of each audio source to achieve the best experience.

Engineered for Marathon Gaming Sessions
The ASTR0 A50 is designed to be highly adjustable and comfortable to allow you to game for hours. Gamers can upgrade the ASTRO A50 headset with the optional ASTRO A50 Mod Kit for improved comfort, style, and noise isolation. The A50 Mod Kit includes a leatherette headband and leather ear cushions that can be conveniently swapped with the original cushions and headband for additional noise-isolation and comfort.
Giving Gamers Total Control
The free ACC software gives players complete control over their audio experience, including voice communication and game audio settings, so you can customize your audio preferences to your specific needs. For streamers, ACC software provides complete control over the audio mix through the Stream output.

ASTRO also offers three customizable EQ mode presets — ASTRO, tuned with precise bass for general gaming;  PRO, tuned for precise mid and high detail for streaming and pro gaming;  and STUDIO, neutral for accuracy and best for movies and music. Users can create, customize, save, and share EQ profiles to suit any listening experience or environment. ACC software is available for Xbox One, Windows and iOS.

Pricing and Availability
The ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station for Xbox One/PC and PS4/PC are available for pre-order now for $299.99 from ASTRO Gaming and major participating retailers, shipping in the summer of 2019. To learn more about  the new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station click here.

Chivalry 2 E3 2019 Announcement Trailer

2019/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Los Angeles – June 10, 2019 – Independent games developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive is proud to announce its partnership with developer Torn Banner Studios to publish Chivalry 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the genre-defining, multiplayer first-person slasher that brought brutal medieval battlefields to life in gruesome cinematic fashion. First announced at the PC Gaming Show E3 2019 press conference, Chivalry 2 is currently in development for PC and is targeting a 2020 release and will debut on the Epic Games Store and release on other PC platforms 12 months later. To embed or watch the Chivalry 2 announcement trailer on YouTube, please head here.

RETURN TO THE ULTIMATE MEDIEVAL BATTLEFIELD
Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles where players will experience the thrill of combat in massive 64-player battlefields brought to life. Chivalry’s flagship Team Objective game mode brings narrative to multiplayer by having players battle across multiple stages in contextualized objectives, thrusting the player into the action of all their favorite medieval movie scenes.

EPIC CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE
Players will immerse themselves in the sounds and sights of battle as they are thrust into iconic moments of the era, from the heavy thunder of cavalry charges to forest ambushes, sprawling castle sieges, and good old looting and pillaging. Survive waves of fiery arrows raining down from above, slay multiple enemies with a single strike and ride to war on horseback to claim glory by your blade. Riveting sound and effects ensure every blow lands with the sickening thud of steel sinking into bone, making Chivalry 2 the ultimate aggression outlet and emotional release. Think punching bag or stress ball!

BECOME A WARRIOR OF LEGEND
Whether you seek to become a Heroic warrior, a blood-soaked murderer or the village goofball, enhanced player expression brings thousands of new voice-lines, deep character customization and a wide range of emotes expanding upon the series iconic battle cries allow for an impressive range of epic and hilarious roleplay opportunities. Whether you want to experience the intensity of Braveheart or the comedy of Monty Python, all the romance of the medieval era awaits.

MASTER THE BLADE
Players will unleash their inner beast with weighty and satisfying combat utilizing a massive arsenal of brutal medieval weaponry. Based heavily on player feedback,
Chivalry 2 introduces a revamped, faster, and more fluid combat system that also offers an expanded range of creative choices, allowing players to perfect their own strategy and playstyle. The ability to fight through the pain while wounded or bleeding out and roll back to your feet from the ground or fight on even when down a limb gives players the chance to become a hero or die a good death.

“With Chivalry 2 we are bringing the grit and emotions of an epic cinematic medieval battlefield to a completely new level,” said Torn Banner Studios’ President Steve Piggott. “We have fixed the issues of the first game by redesigning our combat, animation and movement systems from the ground up and the result is a deeply satisfying and weighty physicality to every interaction. With an expanded combat moveset allowing for far greater player creativity, a re-imagining of our Team Objective game mode at scale and a focus on AAA level polish and visuals, Chivalry 2 is set to become the first true advancement in the genre.”

“The original Chivalry was an incredibly successful phenomenon that established the first-person medieval combat genre,” said Tripwire CEO John Gibson. “We’re very honored to be able to team up with our good friends at Torn Banner Studios to bring Chivalry 2 to fans. When two of the most successful, customer focused independent studios in the world collaborate, great things are going to happen. Chivalry 2 is coming. The king of medieval combat games is back. Long live the king!”

To stay up to date on the latest for Chivalry 2, be sure to visit the official Chivalry 2 website, forums, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Maneater E3 2019 Trailer

2019/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Los Angeles – June 10, 2019 – Independent developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive is excited to unveil the first new trailer for Maneater since the studio first announced the title last year at E3 2018. Following an exclusive reveal at the PC Gaming Show E3 2019 press conference, the latest Maneater trailer takes players on a deep dive through the unforgiving waters of the Gulf Coast, where players will experience the ultimate power fantasy as they progress from a baby bull shark to a legendary beast.. You’ll also meet Scaly Pete, the game’s lead antagonist and star of the in-game wildlife reality television show, Shark Hunters vs Maneaters. The show pits Scaly Pete, a fisherman hell bent on revenge for his father’s death by a monstrous shark, against a baby Bull Shark that was torn from his mother’s belly. These dueling tales of revenge between man and man eater play out in-game as players lead the young baby shark on its journey to become the ultimate apex predator.

Tripwire is also excited to announce that the role of the Shark Hunters vs Maneaters host will be voiced by actor Chris Parnell (Saturday Night Live, Rick and Morty, Archer, 30 Rock).

With this unique approach to the action RPG genre, Tripwire Interactive looks forward to taking players to uncharted waters, where they will fight to survive in open ocean, swamps, and rivers with danger lurking at every depth, using their wits, jaws, and the uncanny ability to evolve as they feed.

Eat. Explore. Evolve! To watch the brand-new E3 2019 trailer for Maneater, please head here:

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Today’s trailer also marks the first time Tripwire Interactive plans to show live Maneater gameplay behind-closed-doors to attending press at E3 2019. For the latest impressions on the state of Maneater, be sure to check your favorite gaming sites and channels for previews coming out of E3 2019.

Maneater will debut on the Epic Games Store and release on other PC platforms 12 months later. Expect official news regarding a launch date for Maneater as development continues. In the meantime, Tripwire Interactive encourages fans to follow the developers on social media for the latest news and updates. Be sure to visit the official website and follow the Maneater team on Twitter and Facebook.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 – Extended E3 2019 Gameplay Trailer

2019/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES & STOCKHOLM – JUNE 10, 2019 – Paradox Interactive has today revealed the first gameplay trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the highly anticipated RPG developed by Hardsuit Labs set in the World of Darkness. First shown during this morning’s PC Gaming Show, this trailer gives players their first look at the powerful vampire abilities, story elements, and gameplay features they can expect to find in Bloodlines 2.

An extended cut that takes an even deeper look at what’s coming in Bloodlines 2 has also been released. For more of the game’s intense action, tough choices, and Seattle locations, check out the trailer below.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the cult-classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and features reactive storytelling, fast-paced combat, and compelling characters with their own hidden motives. Created in an act of vampiric insurrection, players start the game as a fledgling Thinblood whose existence ignites a war among the vampire factions in Seattle. To survive in vampire society, players will enter into uneasy alliances with Seattle’s factions and join one of the full-blood vampire clans while stalking the city streets for prey, maneuvering complex political relationships, and balancing the need for blood against their withering humanity.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 features:

  • Feed Your Power, Own the Night – Immerse yourself in the World of Darkness and live out your vampire fantasy in a city filled with intriguing characters that react to your choices. Your unique disciplines, vampiric powers granted by the clan you join, make you a supernatural weapon in a forward-driving, fast-moving, melee-focused combat system. Your power will grow as you advance, but remember to uphold the Masquerade and guard your humanity … or face the consequences.
  • Descend into Seattle’s Dark Heart and Survive the Vampire Elite – Seattle has always been run, albeit secretly, by vampires. Hunt your prey across Seattle locations faithfully reimagined in the World of Darkness, from the piers of the waterfront to the bars and clubs of Pioneer Square. Meet the old blood founders present since the city’s birth and the new blood steering the tech money redefining the city.
    Everyone has hidden agendas – so choose your allies wisely.
  • Enter into Uneasy Alliances – Choose a side among competing factions, each with their own unique traits and stories, in the war for Seattle’s blood trade. The world will judge you by the company you keep, but remember no one’s hands stay clean forever.
  • Experience a Reactive, Branching Narrative – Written by Brian Mitsoda, the creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 reacts to your every choice in a narrative where different paths, and outcomes, abound.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 will launch on PC and consoles in 2020 and is now available for pre-order. To learn more about Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, please visit www.bloodlines2.com.

Outriders E3 2019 Announcement Trailer

2019/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LONDON, UK (June 10, 2019) – Square Enix®, creators of the iconic FINAL FANTASY® and TOMB RAIDER® franchises, today unveiled OUTRIDERS™. From the developers of Gears of War Judgement and Bulletstorm, People Can Fly, OUTRIDERS will release on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 4® Entertainment System, and PC in Summer 2020, marking a key release for the company. Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind SLEEPING DOGS® and JUST CAUSE®, delivers OUTRIDERS, a 1-3 player, drop-in-drop-out, co-op shooter, set in an original dark and desperate sci-fi universe.

Watch the OUTRIDERS E3 Announce Trailer here:

“OUTRIDERS is the game that we have been wanting to make for years,” said Sebastian Wojciechowski, Studio Head of People Can Fly. “We’re very happy to be working with Square Enix on this project, it’s a big undertaking for us and the team has grown considerably to work on the OUTRIDERS project. We now have over 200 developers at four international studios working on this project to make it our most ambitious shooter to date. We’re very excited to finally unveil OUTRIDERS to the world, and we can’t wait to show you more of the game.”

“People Can Fly is the perfect partner for us to create a game like OUTRIDERS. They have a great history of creating high-quality shooters, plus an unmatched level of experience and expertise in the Unreal game engine, unrivalled in the gaming industry,” Said Lee Singleton, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios.

“OUTRIDERS is a very exciting project for us at Square Enix External Studios. We’re focusing on giving players a true AAA co-op shooter with a deep feature set and strong narrative,” said Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios. “The team at People Can Fly really know how to make gunplay feel tight and powerful and we can’t wait to show you more later this winter.”

Square Enix additionally revealed a behind the scenes look at the development of OUTRIDERS, along with a message from People Can Fly.

Watch the ‘Creating OUTRIDERS: Following the Signal’ video here:

OUTRIDERS official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/outridersgame
Follow OUTRIDERS on Twitter: https://twitter.com/outriders
Follow OUTRIDERS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outridersgame
Subscribe to OUTRIDERS on YouTube: www.youtube.com/outriders
Learn more about SQUARE ENIX® here: http://www.square-enix.com
Learn more about People Can Fly: https://peoplecanfly.com

After the Fall E3 2019 Announcement Trailer

2019/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 10, 2019 – Vertigo Games, the videogame studio behind the hit VR shooter Arizona Sunshine, has announced After the Fall™, an epic multiplayer VR action FPS that will bring players into a vast, hostile world with seamless co-op gameplay at its core. Expected to launch in 2020, After the Fall combines an unprecedented VR world shared with players worldwide, a cinematic and atmospheric campaign, action-packed solo and multiplayer gameplay, and endgame built from the ground up for VR. Players can register for beta access for a chance to play at http://afterthefall-vr.com.

Watch After the Fall’s announcement teaser trailer for a taste of what’s to come:

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“Arizona Sunshine was one of the first full-feature games developed exclusively for VR. Ever since, we’ve been eager to take it up a few notches and push hard at the boundaries of VR again,” said Richard Stitselaar, Studio Director at Vertigo Games. “With After the Fall, we’re bringing VR to life at a scale we believe hasn’t been done before – a seamless multiplayer experience shared with as many players as possible set in a dynamic world that will keep them coming back for more.”

Set in the post-apocalyptic, ice-covered ruins of an alternate 1980s Los Angeles, After the Fall pits up to four players against a vast, hostile world in a raging fight for control of the city and the survival of humanity. Go solo or join forces with players worldwide as you scavenge the remains of civilization, face relentless hordes and larger-than-life bosses, craft a huge range of guns and deadly close combat weapons, and wield devastating powers with real-life movements.

For more news about After the Fall and to register for a chance at beta access, please visit http://afterthefall-vr.com, find us on Facebook and Twitter, and wish list the game on the Oculus Store or Steam.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint E3 2019 Trailer and More

2019/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES — June 10, 2019 — Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint, the latest installment in the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon franchise, will hold a beta phase from September 5 to 8. It will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. Players can sign up now for a chance to participate at ghostrecon.com/beta. Players who pre-order any edition of the game will gain access to the beta.*

In Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Ghosts confront foes with the same training and experience that they have. The Wolves, a lethal ex–US military unit gone rogue, have seized the archipelago of Auroa, home of tech powerhouse Skell Technology. The Wolves are now armed with powerful killing machines from Skell’s cutting-edge drone factories. Stranded behind enemy lines and hunted down, players will face an intense military experience as they fight to survive and take down the Wolves and their leader, Lt. Colonel Cole D. Walker.

The game stars critically acclaimed actor, Jon Bernthal, as Cole D. Walker, the most formidable villain ever in a Ghost Recon game. A former brother-in-arms, Walker took part in several missions alongside the Ghosts in the past. While his ties with his former brothers still exist, he is ready to do whatever it takes to defend Auroa and pursue his own ideals, which players will discover as they confront him in the game.

“The team was thrilled to work with Jon Bernthal to bring Cole D. Walker to life,” said Nouredine Abboud, executive producer at Ubisoft Paris. “Walker is a complex villain, and it was important for us to find someone who could bring the necessary level of depth to the character. Jon did a fantastic job, and we can’t wait for players to see him in action!”

Ubisoft also presented its new community program, Ghost Recon Delta Company, which will support the passion and creativity of community members with special content and direct discussions with the lead development studio. Available globally and in more than ten languages, this is the largest community program Ubisoft has ever launched. Submissions to join Ghost Recon Delta Company are available at ghostrecon.com/DeltaCompany.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will be available October 4 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint will also launch on the new generation gaming platform, Stadia. Fans who purchase the Gold, Ultimate or Collector’s Editions will have access to the game up to three days early. More information about the game’s editions can be found here: store.ubi.com.

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will also be available on Uplay+, Ubisoft’s subscription service. More details on Uplay+ can be found at Uplay.com. **

For the latest news about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, please visit ghost-recon.ubisoft.com.

For the latest news about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

The Surge 2 E3 2019 Trailer

2019/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

June 10, 2019 – The Surge 2 will continue Deck13 and Focus Home Interactive’s excellent Action-RPG series on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 24. In a brand new, gorgeous E3 Trailer featuring The Day Is My Enemy by The Prodigy, get a glimpse of all the new features, stories, and enemies coming in this violent sci-fi sequel.

Inside the high walls of Jericho city, trapped in a technological apocalypse that threatens to consume everyone within, our hero fights to survive and uncover the truth of the disaster. Cult members hopped up on drugs, nanomachines, looters, and security forces will try to stop you wherever you go while a mysterious girl leads you to parts unknown.

This plays out on a backdrop of a world on the brink of simultaneous total collapse and technological ascendency. Self-evolving nanobeasts crush buildings with swipes of their massive claws while the downtrodden, infatuated with machines through malfunctioning implants and rising religion, roam the streets in packs. The rich and wealthy exist above it all, while hunters try to capture their valuable nano-prey and what remains of the military maintains a flimsy order.

This is the world of The Surge 2. Have a very safe day.

The Surge 2 releases September 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Check out the new E3 Trailer now. Pre-orders are available now, including the Limited Edition – check the store page for more details.

Elden Ring E3 2019 Announcement Trailer

2019/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (June 9, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment media developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced ELDEN RING™, an expansive fantasy Action-RPG game developed by FromSoftware, Inc. under the direction of Hidetaka Miyazaki for the Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and PC.

Unparalleled adventure awaits in ELDEN RING, the next epic fantasy title created by FromSoftware, Inc. and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. ELDEN RING is FromSoftware’s largest game to-date and is set in a sprawling realm steeped in a rich and bloody history crafted by Hidetaka Miyazaki – creator of the influential and critically acclaimed DARK SOULS video game series; and George R.R. Martin – author of The New York Times best-selling fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire.

“Collaborating with George R.R. Martin to create the ELDEN RING mythos has been a genuinely delightful experience and a source of wonderful inspiration. The team is working hard to ensure that the world of ELDEN RING will be a fascinating place for players to explore, filled with peril and wonder from its furthest reaches to its lowest depths. This is a FromSoftware title through and through, rich in fantasy and RPG action. We sincerely hope you look forward to it.” Said Hidetaka Miyazaki, President of FromSoftware, Inc. and Game Director for ELDEN RING.

“Building the world of ELDEN RING with Miyazaki-san and his team was a treat! The graphics, mythos, and action-RPG gameplay will deliver an unforgettable experience. I can’t wait for people to see what ELDEN RING has in store for them.” Said George R.R. Martin.

“ELDEN RING brings together two incredible masters of their respective crafts,” said Chris Gilbert Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “FromSoftware’s talented development team, alongside Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R.R. Martin’s gift of world building and story crafting come together into a truly unique gaming experience.”

ELDEN RING is expected to launch in the Americas for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 system, and PC. For more information regarding ELDEN RING, please visit the official ELDEN RING website at: https://www.ELDENRING.com. To find out more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products, please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.