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EVGA Announces GTX Titan

2013/02/21
Jerry Paxton
News, Tech News

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EVGA has announced its version of NVidia’s GTX Titan GPU, which boasts 6GB of GDDR5 memory, NVidia SMX Engine, vapor chamber cooling, and a whole lot more. This card is so blazing fast, it can strip the paint off your house and give your family a permanent orange afro. Checkout the full press release below for all the details on this monster.

Official Press Release

21 February, 2013 – Welcome to the era of Supercomputer Gaming. With the DNA of the world’s fastest supercomputer and the soul of NVIDIA’s Kepler architecture, the EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN is a revolution in PC gaming performance. The EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN combines extraordinary power, advanced control features with EVGA Precision X, and game-changing thermal and acoustic capabilities to provide an entirely new class of super-performance graphics cards.

Key Features:

  • NVIDIA SMX Engine – The new Kepler SMX streaming multiprocessor is twice as efficient as the prior generation and the new geometry engine draws triangles twice as fast. The result is world class performance and the highest image quality in an elegant and power efficient graphics card.
  • NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 – Dynamically maximize clock speeds to push performance to new levels and bring out the best in every game. Boost 2.0 allows complete control over Temperature Target and Power Target, allowing a new way to customise your overclock. Also, with the new EVGA Precision X, you can increase the voltage for maximum over clock!
  • 6GB of Onboard GDDR5 Memory – Yes, you read that right. A full 6144MB of high speed, GDDR5 memory, perfect for the latest games at ultra settings in NVIDIA Surround. If you want to max out the texture quality on the latest games, a large enough frame buffer is essential for maintaining smooth gameplay. The EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN has enough for today’s and tomorrow’s high resolution games.
  • NVIDIA FXAA – Anti-aliasing smoothes out jagged edges but can be demanding on framerates. FXAA is a new anti-aliasing technology that produces beautiful smooth lines with minimal performance impact. And with Kepler based GPUs, you can enable FXAA in hundreds of game titles through the NVIDIA Control Panel.
  • NVIDIA TXAA – An in-game option that combines MSAA, temporal filtering, and post processing for even higher visual fidelity. Get the image quality of 8X MSAA with the performance hit of only 2X MSAA. This means a smoother gaming experience without the loss in FPS normally associated with this level of eye candy.
  • NVIDIA Adaptive Vertical Sync – Nothing is more distracting than framerate stuttering and screen tearing. The first tends to occur when framerates are low, the second when framerates are high. Adaptive V-Sync is a smarter way to render frames. At high framerates, V-sync is enabled to eliminate tearing; at low frame rates, it’s disabled to minimize stuttering. It gets rid of distractions so you can get on with gaming.
  • Frame Rate Target – Set a target Frame Rate with EVGA Precision X and your card will automatically adjust the power/performance to meet that target. This feature delivers the ultimate in efficient gaming.
  • NVIDIA 3D Vision Surround – Imagine expanding your gaming real estate across three displays in full HD 3D for a completely immersive gaming experience. With the EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN, you can also use award-winning NVIDIA 3D Vision technology to build the world’s first multi-display 3D gaming experience on your PC. Additionally, the GeForce GTX TITAN supports an accessory display for the ultimate gaming experience!
  • PCI Express 3.0 – Offers double the bandwidth of PCI Express 2.0, for the highest data transfer speeds to allow for maximum performance in bandwidth-hungry games and 3D applications. The GTX TITAN is still backwards compatible with all existing PCI Express motherboards.
  • Pixel Clock Control – Use EVGA Precision X to “overclock” your refresh rate. With the latest EVGA Precision X, you can now increase your pixel clock! This allows for increased refresh rates on select monitors, meaning smoother gameplay and reduced screen tearing!
  • Vapor Chamber Cooling – This unique cooler helps lower temperatures compared to standard heatsinks. This type of cooling device uses the superior heat transfer properties of evaporation. Inside each vapor chamber is a small amount of water. As the GPU heats up, the water evaporates, removing heat in the process. As the water cools down, it condenses, and the process repeats itself.

Learn more about the EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN here: http://www.evga.com/articles/00729

In addition to the EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN, EVGA is also introducing a new version of its popular “Precision” overclocking software: EVGA Precision X 4.0.0. Redesigned to support the EVGA GeForce GTX TITAN, version 4.0.0 adds many new features for nearly all EVGA graphics cards.

EVGA Precision X 4.0.0 provides many new and key features:

  • GPU and Memory Frequency/Clock Offset
  • Power Target Control (GeForce GTX Titan / 600)
  • Temperature Target Control (GeForce GTX Titan)
  • Pixel Clock Overclocking – OC your refresh rate!
  • Frame Rate Target Control
  • GPU Voltage Adjustment + Overvoltage (GeForce GTX Titan)
  • Custom Fan Control/Fan Curve
  • Profiling system allowing up to 10 profiles with hotkey
  • Robust monitoring allowing ingame, system tray and/or Logitech LCD monitoring
  • In game screenshot hotkey, supports BMP, PNG and JPG formats
  • Custom skins including ones created by the EVGA community!
  • Support for wireless Bluetooth overclocking via custom Android app
  • Multi-language support: English, Dutch, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese

Learn more about EVGA Precision X 4.0.0 and download it for free here: http://www.evga.com/precision

Irrational Games Announces BioShock Infinite Season Pass

2013/02/21
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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New York, NY – February 21, 2013 – 2K Games and Irrational Games today announced that production of downloadable content has recently begun for their forthcoming BioShock® Infiniteand revealed details of the BioShock Infinite Season Pass*. Three all-new add-on packs will provide hours of additional gameplay and continue the player’s journey in the sky-city of Columbia with new stories, characters, abilities and weapons.

The BioShock Infinite Season Pass will be available on March 26, 2013 when the game is planned to launch, and provide nearly $30.00 of add-on content for $19.99 (PlayStation®Network, Windows® PC) or 1,600 Microsoft Points (Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network) – a savings of more than 30%. The Season Pass will include all three add-on packs, and can be pre-ordered today through www.preordernow.com or at a participating retailer**.

Those who purchase the BioShock Infinite Season Pass will also receive the Early Bird Special Pack at no extra cost. This bonus pack contains four pieces of exclusive gear, a Machine Gun Damage Upgrade, a Pistol Damage Upgrade, a gold skin for both weapons and five Infusion bottles that allow players to increase their health, their shield durability or their ability to use Vigors by increasing the quantity of Salts they can carry.

In addition, those who pre-order BioShock Infinite will receive the Industrial Revolution Pack for free. This pack grants exclusive access to three in-game gear items that boost combat abilities, $500 bonus to in-game currency, five lock picks and the Industrial Revolution puzzle game, which unlocks stories of Columbia and allows players to pledge their allegiance to the Vox Populi or Founders through Facebook.

BioShock Infinite is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For the latest news and information on BioShock Infinite, become a fan on Facebook and follow Irrational Games on Twitter.

*Xbox LIVE, PlayStation®Network or Steam account and Internet connection required. Copy of BioShock Infinite required for play.

**For Xbox 360 this is a purchase of Microsoft Points, redeemable via the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360.

GUNS and ROBOTS Gets Ranking System, Balance, and Weapon Updates

2013/02/21
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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SOFIA, BULGARIA – February 21, 2013 Masthead Studios, a leading independent developer, today released several updates that have been rolled out in their free to play online shooter GUNS and ROBOTS. Some of the major updates include new ranking system, global balance patch and new weapons.

The new update has replaced the old credit system with a new updated balance system that will assist in the outcome of each game. With this patch players will receive much more bonus credits after battle. Some major changes and improvements in the statistics of free robot parts have been made as well.

The improved ranking system provides players with several different ranks that are shown with funny little icons at the beginning of each battle. It tracks the number of battles and the damage output each player has made during their performance in the game. This new ranking system brings an additional level of enjoyment and involvement.

The game features some new weapons for quick and intense matches. The team have added a cheap weapon called “The Stingray“. The Stingray is one of the weapons that launches electro-tip darts at your opponent that will shock and short-circuit his systems.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Confirmed for PS4

2013/02/21
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 4 News

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February 21, 2013 — CD Projekt RED’s upcoming story-driven, open world RPG will launch on Sony’s PlayStation 4 once the game is released in 2014. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the final episode of the award-winning RPG series and triumphant finish to the legend of Geralt of Rivia. While the Witcher 3 is the pinnacle to the Witcher series, it is also a standalone story that players new and old will love as they have another chance to live the dangerous life of a witcher. With the capabilities of PlayStation 4 and the next-gen ready REDengine 3, The Witcher 3 will be a truly amazing RPG.

“We were thrilled when asked, several months ago, to be one of the developers who were granted early access to the PlayStation 4. It was an exciting moment to be invited to be in the company of other legendary developers like Bethesda, EA, LucasArts, Ubisoft or Activision as one of the teams working on titles shipping early in the PlayStation 4’s lifecycle. Of course, we couldn’t reveal any specifics about this to our fans, even though many journalists and forum members asked about when and how The Witcher might show up on Sony’s console. After yesterday’s PlayStation Meeting we can finally promise: The Witcher 3 is coming to the PlayStation 4. The new hardware gives us the opportunity to create something great. We are able to work with the new console from its birth and this allows our in-house REDengine 3 to push the graphical limits of what the PlayStation hardware can display. The console is fresh and has some innovative solutions that we’re looking forward to using in our game” said Adam Badowski, head of CD Projekt RED studio.

Yesterday Sony confirmed the release of their new console and distinguished CD Projekt RED as one of the developers creating games for the new platform.

“It’s a real pleasure to cooperate with Sony. Combining CD Projekt RED’s unique artistic vision and tech with the capabilities of PlayStation 4 will make The Witcher 3 a truly next-gen RPG. With Sony’s new hardware and our new engine, there are no limits to what we can create in the process of realizing our vision for Geralt’s dark fantasy world,” commented Adam Kiciński, CEO of CD Projekt SA.

Earlier this month, Game Informer revealed The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and called it “a must see next generation RPG”. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be the most robust and breathtaking game ever created by CD Projekt RED, combining a free-roaming environment with a non-linear story which makes the game a real RPG fan’s dream come true. Open world exploration is an adventure in itself as the player will gallop through war-ravaged lands, sail misty waters, and track down dangerous beasts for money. An improved combat system will allow players to feel like a real monster hunter, a witcher, who uses his superior senses and fighting skills to survive in a dark fantasy world while he embarks on a quest to save his loved ones.

Studio head Adam Badowski summed up, “The Witcher 3 will be released in 2014 simultaneously on all high-end platforms available. We know that our fans are looking forward to that date already, but we want to make it clear that this story is a standalone, and we will be sure introduce newcomers fully to the world so that they don’t miss a beat. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will start with an breathtaking opening, which will give many insights to the lore. The game design will allow smooth introduction to new characters and encourage players to discover the vast, living open world of this installment of Geralt’s tale.”

iBuyPower Unveils GTX Titan GPU for Custom PCs

2013/02/20
Jerry Paxton
News, Tech News

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February 20, 2013, City of Industry, CA – Prepare yourself for the highest levels of cutting-edge performance. iBUYPOWER is proud to announce the availability of NVIDIA’s latest graphics beast: the GeForce GTX TITAN.

The new GeForce GTX TITAN is a single-GPU solution that’s unlike anything else on the market. Coupled with a monstrous 6GB of GDDR5 video memory, GeForce GTX TITAN provides thrill-seeking gamers with unrelenting power.

“We know that gamers continue to demand the most from their systems, and providing our customers with the ability to build their performance systems with NVIDIA’s new GeForce GTX Titan is something we believe they will love,” said Darren Su, Vice President of iBUYPOWER, “and we’re really excited about putting GTX TITAN in some of our most unique systems, like Revolt.”

iBUYPOWER recently shook the PC gaming industry with the launch of the Revolt, the company’s daring take on PC system design. Despite its highly integrated and slim form factor, Revolt is fully GeForce GTX TITAN ready. But it doesn’t stop there. A wide variety of systems is supported, including many of iBUYPOWER’s custom gaming desktops. With larger gaming systems, customers will be able to take advantage of blistering performance by harnessing SLI.

Check out how you can configure an iBUYPOWER gaming system with the GeForce GTX TITAN at www.ibuypower.com/info/NVIDA-Titan.aspx

New GameStick Images

2013/02/20
Jerry Paxton
News, Screenshots / Photos, Tech News

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The folks behind the upcoming GameStick handheld gaming console have released some new images of their device, which is slated to launch in April.

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MechWarrior Online Gets New Map and Lots of Trebuchet Variants

2013/02/19
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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MONTREAL – February 19, 2013 – Infinite Game Publishing and Piranha Games’ latest update to MechWarrior Online drops a metric ton of Mech goodness on you today as the colossal Alpine Peaks map is now live and ready for the taking. Sporting miles between bases, Alpine Peaks offers rising majestic ragged mountains and hills to vertical and horizontal firefights and a chance to really put those long-range weapons to use. Cover is sporadic and flanking opportunities are abundant: Secure the higher ground early or face devastation in the completely new battle environment.

Get a good look at the new environment here: http://mwomercs.com/game/maps/alpine-peaks

The massive content update also includes five (count them: FIVE) versions of the epic Trebuchet now available in the MechLab, a medium weight BattleMech that offers a potent blend of both long and short-range fire support: Fifty tons, 86 km/h, dual LRM-15’s with three medium lasers in reserve, the Trebuchet will hurl a veritable torrent of devastation before an enemy can even get close.

All variants and specs of the five different Trebuchet Mechs can be found here: http://mwomercs.com/game/battlemechs/medium/trebuchet

Also making its debut in this update is Phase III of MatchMaking. The Match Maker will form the best balanced match in terms of both skills and Mech classes of all players involved, and new cosmetic items allow you to proudly display your favorite house faction with Faction Holograms for your cockpit. Dominating the battlefield has never looked so good.

Rounding out the incredibly abundant content drop are a host of balance tweaks and performance enhancing fixes. Sign up for MechWarrior Online and jump into the free-to-play action immediately: www.mwomercs.com.