Author - Jerry Paxton

Bandai Namco Announces Godzilla

2014/12/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

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SAN JOSE, Calif., (December 5, 2014) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. today announced GODZILLA for Western audiences coming to both the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Developed by Japanese videogame studio NATSUME ATARI, GODZILLA places players in control of one of the most famous and destructive monsters in entertainment history. As Godzilla players will trample and lay waste to cities and environments with the goal of taking out each area’s Energy Generator while collecting as much G-Energy as possible. The G-Energy can then be used to power-up Godzilla, increasing both his physical size as well as his offensive and defensive skills. The game will also allow players to utilize a dynamic Movie-Style Camera Angle System, delivering the most epic camera angles from which to destroy both a multitude of locations as well as classic enemies such as Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Mechagodzilla.

“Godzilla has had a long history and is one of Japan’s most famous pop culture exports that have entertained millions of people for generations in the West.” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. “We’re excited to continue this great history by bringing the GODZILLA videogame for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 to excited fans. Let the countdown to monstrous destruction and epic battles begin!”

GODZILLA will feature multiple game modes including; Mission Mode where players will wreak mayhem through more than 20 different stages of play; a Diorama Mode that allows players to place Godzilla in different settings to capture epic photos; and a King of Monsters Mode where Godzilla must fight his way through the franchises most famous enemies to reach the top of the monster hierarchy and claim the throne as the true King of Monsters.

Currently rated “RP” for Rating Pending by the ESRB, GODZILLA will be available in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®3 system in summer 2015.

To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc.’s other products go to:http://www.bandainamcogames.com/home.html. Join the conversation on BANDAI NAMCO Games’ US Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/BandaiNamcoUS.

Code Red Signal 21-M6 Shoulder Speaker Mic Review (Airsoft)

2014/12/08
Jerry Paxton
Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, News, Reviews

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Communications gear is a highly talked about piece of kit for any airsoft player looking to take their gameplay to the next level. Whether you join a hardcore, “Milsim” airsoft team or simply take part in some of the larger game events out there, being able to utilize radio communications is an immense tactical advantage over players not using radio communications. It can also be a boon to your own personal safety in case something goes wrong out on the field.

Most traditional communications setups require the use of a radio, push-to-talk (PTT) unit, and a microphone or speaker unit (these are many times part of a headset unit). Code RED Headsets, however, has a very “tacticool” option in their Signal 21-M6 shoulder speaker mic unit that does not rely on a standard headset style. Not only does the Signal 21-M6 plug directly into your radio instead of a PTT unit, but it also has a built-in speaker and microphone. This saves you a lot of hassle in setting your communications up on your plate carrier.

As many of you players already know, there are fields out there that require ear protection both in their public matches as well as organized events. Unfortunately, ear protection can be clumsy unless you are wearing a full face paintball mask or “Army of Two” style airsoft mask. For those of us wearing a helmet, goggles, and mesh half-face mask, things get more complicated. Those little rubber ear flaps being sold at online airsoft retailers simply don’t work well and are distracting with how they flop around when you turn your head.

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For my airsoft games, I prefer to wear ear protection that not only keeps errant BBs from entering my ear canals but, also, enhances my normal hearing. I choose to wear a set of Howard Leight Impact Sport headphones. They are made for real shooting environments where they digitally-enhance ambient sound while muffle the high decibel sound of gunfire. Additionally, they have a 3.5mm input jack for your MP3 player or smartphone. Basically, they are just about the best thing since sliced bread. In fact, I use them for when I hit the real steel range as well and they haven’t failed me yet.

More interesting is how the two devices compliment each other. The Code RED Signal 21-M6 has a 3.5mm output jack on it which allows you to redirect sound from the speaker unit to an earpiece, secret service style. But, with the Howard Leight Impact Sport headphones, you can plug the included 3.5mm audio cable from the headphones directly into the Signal 21-M6. This allows you to hear the audio from the speaker unit inside your ear protection while at the same time enhancing the ambient sounds of the environment. Using the two products together is simply amazing and they go together like peas and carrots.

In terms of build quality, the Signal 21-M6 is as solid as a rock – especially when compared to most other airsoft-grade communications gear. In fact, the quality is good enough that I wouldn’t hesitate to take one of these along for my civilian bug out bag. I give Code RED a huge amount of kudos for packing this kind of craftsmanship into an airsoft-grade communications accessory. This thing will hold up to multi-day tournament use in the forest, desert, mud, wherever.

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Setting the Signal 21-M6 Shoulder Speaker Mic up is very easy – you just plug it into your handy talkie and it works. If you choose to utilize the 3.5mm audio port, you just plug in there as well. It features a nice, multi-directional clip on its backside so you can attach it to some MOLLE webbing, a lapel, or any other piece of fabric you like. If you have a microphone loop sewn into your uniform or gear, all the better, it will clip onto that as well.

In terms of actual usage, the Signal 21-M6 is easy to operate with a basic push-to-talk button on one side of it. Clipping it to the shoulder strap of my chest rig made it easy to get to and use while playing, and the audio quality of the speaker unit is very good. I simply have no complaints about the unit thus far.

Overall, Code RED Headsets has an amazing piece of kit for your airsoft loadout or civilian prepper’s bug out bag in the Signal 21-M6 Shoulder Speaker Mic. It retails for an extremely reasonable $49 dollars and is available now – both at Code RED’s official website and airsoft retailers like Evike.com. Additionally, while ours was setup for Motorola 1-pin style radios, they offer a plethora of other connectors for those of you with non Motorola 1-pin units.

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Product Link @ Evike.com

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Universal Studios Hollywood Commences Grinchmas

2014/12/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

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Universal City, California – It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Universal Studios HollywoodSM and Universal CityWalk® deck the halls for a wintry calendar of cool holiday activities at The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM

A very, merry “GrinchmasTM” returns to Universal Studios Hollywood as the theme park celebrates the Who-lidays with The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Whos from the town of Who-ville.

“Grinchmas” runs weekends on December 6-7 and 13-14, then continues daily fromDecember 19, 2014 through January 3, 2015.

The Universal Plaza, an elaborate grand piazza at the heart of the theme park, will serve as the backdrop for the lighting of the towering “Grinchmas” tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and spiraling 60 feet above visitors and providing the ideal setting for merry holiday making memories, while The Grinch, his adorable dog Max and the Whoville Whos entertain guests nearby with fun-filled photo opportunities.

As part of the fab-Who-lous event, Martha May Who-vier and the Who Dolls will take center stage by the “Grinchmas” tree performing energetic musical sets to usher in the Christmas season in style.  The Wholiday Singers—a hip boy-band ensemble—will perform nightly a cappella concerts featuring a mix of Christmas favorites and pop rock.

The spirited “Grinchmas” event will also capture guests’ imagination with a variety of inspiring activities designed to create long lasting memories. These include:

  • Who-ville Post Office – Visitors will have a chance to partake in the “Grow Your Hearts 3 Sizes” campaign when they share their good deeds on a postcard and mail them to The Grinch. In return, Random House Children’s Books, the publishers of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, will pay it forward by donating a book to a child in need through First Book on behalf of the sender.
  • Trim up the Tree Lot – Guests can design and personalize their own “Grinchmas” ornaments to help decorate the venue’s other “Grinchmas” trees or take them home as a keepsake.
  • Who-bilicious Cookie Dec-Who-rating – Freshly baked, ginger bread cookies will be available for purchase, and guests can create their very own amazing treats with an assortment of delectable frostings and tasty toppers.
  • Story Time with Cindy Lou Who – Cindy Lou Who and her Who friends will gather guests of all ages – tall and small—for an engaging storytelling show of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring special effects and audience participation.

Aboard the world-famous behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, fans of the blockbuster film, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” will have the chance to enjoy a close-up view of the original Who-ville film sets and a one-of-a-kind performance by unforgettable Who-ville Whos re-enacting popular scenes and songs from the family favorite.

“Grinchmas” is included in the price of theme park admission.  More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

The spirit of the season continues with a wintertime transformation of Universal CityWalk, beginning the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 28 through Christmas day,Thursday, December 25, 2014.  A spectacular 40-foot tall Christmas tree will glisten with 200,000 LED icicles choreographed to the lights and sounds of the season in the “5 Towers” plaza. Santa Claus will make nightly appearances and offer special photo opportunities at Santa’s Snow Zone, complete with evening hourly snow falls at the heart of CityWalk.  Visits from St. Nick, along with free concert performances and an eclectic ensemble of talented street performers will make CityWalk the ultimate L.A. holiday destination.  Admission to Universal CityWalk is free.

As families prepare for gift giving, Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular “Buy A Day, Get 2015 Free” annual pass offers tremendous value and visits throughout 2015 for the price of a single day’s admission.

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Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A. includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue.  World-class rides and attractions include the popular “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” family adventure ride, the intense, award-winning ride, “King Kong 360 3-D” on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, the critically-acclaimed mega-attraction, Transformers™:  The Ride-3D,” “The Simpsons Ride™,” “Revenge of the Mummy SM —The Ride” and “Jurassic Park® —The Ride.”

ABOUT DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P. The primary focus of the Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. is to protect the integrity of the Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into ancillary areas. This effort is a strategic part of the overall mission to nurture and protect the relationship consumers have with Dr. Seuss characters. Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would “round out the edges.” That is one of the guiding philosophies of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Audrey S. Geisel, the widow of Dr. Seuss, heads Dr. Seuss Enterprises as CEO.

DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst Launch Trailer

2014/12/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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DUXFORD, UK, December 5th, 2014 –DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst now available for flight! The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce that DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst is now available from the DCS e-shop at: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/.

Like previous DCS World titles, DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst features a painstakingly reproduced model of the aircraft, including the external model, fully interactive cockpit, mechanical systems, and a Professional Flight Model (PFM). Along the lines of our DCS: P-51D Mustang and DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Dora titles, DCS: Bf 109K-4 Kurfürst places you behind the controls of a powerful, propeller-driven, piston engine combat aircraft. Designed long before “fly-by-wire” technology was available to assist the pilot in flight control or smart bombs and beyond visual range missiles were developed to engage targets with precision from afar, the Kurfürst is a personal and exhilarating challenge to master. Powerful and deadly, the last production model of the only single-engined German fighter to see service throughout World War II, the Kurfürst provides an exhilarating combat experience to its drivers, and a worthy challenge to all fans of DCS: P-51D Mustang.

Key Features of the DCS: Bf 109 K-4 Kurfürst:

• Unmatched flight physics that allow you to truly feel what it’s like to fly this legend.
• Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit.
• Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
• Accurate Bf 109 K-4 model, squadron markings, and weapons.
• Detailed modelling the Bf 109 K-4 instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, and electrical systems.
• Fly along with fellow DCS: Fw 190 D-9 Doras as you battle DCS: P-51D Mustangs in single and multiplayer games.

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New Etherium Trailer and Screenshots

2014/12/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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Focus Home Interactive presents some new screenshots as well as trailer for the upcoming RTS title, Etherium.

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Total War: Rome II Wrath of Sparta Announced

2014/12/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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December 4, 2014 — Set in 432 BC at the outset of the Peloponnesian War, Wrath of Sparta is an entirely new campaign expansion for Total War™: ROME II, will be released on December 16, 2014 and is the earliest period that Total War has ever attempted.

As the legendary warriors of Sparta are called into open conflict against an arrogant Athens by scheming Korinthos and Boiotia, Wrath of Sparta challenges you to dominate the Hellenic world. However, while the City States vie for control of their homelands, across the Aegean Sea the vengeful Persian Empire watches its old foe closely…

Across a bespoke campaign map focussing on a highly-detailed ancient Greece, the Greek Islands and the Ionian Coast, this campaign pack features all new tech-trees, battlefield and naval units, great wonders and famous Greek heroes. In addition, a flavor-packed focus on ancient Greek culture is delivered through many iconic athletic competitions and festivals.

Wrath of Sparta is a campaign pack like no other, and brings this desperate conflict to life in thrilling detail across hundreds of hours of gameplay.

For more information, catch the latest episode of community show Rally Point http://youtu.be/Yi9sigONVEk or the store page here: http://download-store.sega.com/eshop/total-war/rome-2-3418.html
Find out more about Total War: ATTILA at www.totalwar.com.

Bandai Namco Announces RIDE Racing Simulator

2014/12/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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SAN JOSE, Calif., (December 4, 2014) – BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. and developer Milestone s.r.l., have announced that RIDE, a complete motorcycle racing simulator, will launch in Spring 2015 on the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and available on Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 and PC (Steam). RIDE offers an intense and incredibly deep racing experience with more than 100 bikes from the world’s most popular manufacturers, along with a diverse selection of circuits that range from city, country, and historic tracks from the world of motorcycling. The public is invited to be the first to play the game at Sony’s “PlayStation Experience” (PSX) in Las Vegas on December 6th and 7th (http://www.playstation.com/en-us/campaigns/2014/playstation-experience/).

From the grease of the garage to the sight of burning rubber on the racetrack, RIDE offers motorcycle enthusiasts and gamers alike a complete racing experience as gamers take to four different categories of racing – Superbikes, Supersports, Naked, and Historical bikes. The title offers extensive vehicle and rider customization, presenting players with a vast array of options to keep gameplay fresh and exhilarating over the long term.

“With RIDE, Milestone has captured the quintessential motorcycle racing experience, with a huge selection of bikes, tracks and customization,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. “With so much content, coupled with true-to-life racing simulation, motorcycle fans will finally have the next-gen racer they’ve been waiting for, and gamers of all stripes can experience the adrenaline rush of the redline.”

For more information on BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. game titles and products, please visit http://bandainamcogames.com.

Check our community at www.facebook.com/ridegame, www.youtube.com/ridevideogame and on the official website www.ridevideogame.com. Do you have a twitter account? share your thoughts with #ridevideogame

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Dead Or Alive 5 Last Round Coming to PC

2014/12/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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December 4, 201 4 — Team NINJA today revealed that, for the first time ever the Dead or Alive franchise is headed to PC as DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round is confirmed for release on Steam. Currently in development for the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, KOEI TECMO America has confirmed that the Steam PC version is scheduled to launch alongside the console versions in North America on February 17, 2015, and will be available at the price of, $39.99 MSRP for Steam PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (physical and digital) and $29.99 MSRP for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 (digital only). DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will be available for pre-purchase on PC via the Steam Store starting today.

Team NINJA today also released a brand new video showcasing the costumes that will be available via pre-order incentives for retail preorders (PS4 and Xbox One physical copies) at the following North American retailers: Players who preorder DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round at GameStop will receive exclusive costume packs including the “Ninja 2015” and “Aloha” sets.  Pre-ordering at Amazon (PlayStation / Xbox) will give purchasers access to exclusive costumes sets including the “Showstopper” and “Beach Party”, while pre-ordering at Best Buy (PlayStation / Xbox) will give you access to the exclusive “Showstoppers Encore” set. Be sure to watch up until the very end of today’s new video for a secret teaser!

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will take to the ring to deliver the signature DOA fighting style, wrapped up in the most graphically impressive version of a DEAD OR ALIVE game ever seen. Combatants will present an unparalleled level of life-like detail, and smooth striking animations that will firmly place every fighter in the heat of the moment. The game’s dynamic interactive stages once again boast a range of visually striking locations from around the world, while offering even more destruction, deadly new danger zones and a higher level of strategic choices for players to utilize in the quest for victory.

Character customization options get even deeper, as DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will offer over 300 open and unlockable costumes, and the brand new hairstyle and accessory options will give nearly endless possibilities to adorn the fighters for any occasion. Players can bring their run of rosters, costumes and accessories from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Ultimate, as previously purchased DLC content will be transferable from last gen consoles to the PS4 and Xbox One.

Currently in development by Team NINJA, more details about DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round will be revealed in the coming months. The game has not yet been rated by the ESRB but Koei Tecmo anticipates a rating of “M” for Mature.

For more news about Team NINJA, visit https://www.facebook.com/teamninjastudio, and the DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Last Round Official page: http://teamninja-studio.com/doa5/lastround/. Don’t forget to “Like” us on the Dead or Alive Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/deadoralivegame and follow us on Twitter @TeamNINJAStudio.