Author - Jerry Paxton

The Outer Worlds Nintendo Switch Release Date

Obsidian Entertainment, Virtuos Games, and Private Division today revealed that the award-winning and darkly humorous single-player RPG The Outer Worlds is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 6.

Whether you choose to zap foes with your shrink ray or charm them with smooth-talking abilities, The Outer Worlds lets you play the way you want and be the galactic hero (or villain) of your dreams. And on the Nintendo Switch, now you’ll be able to take The Outer Worlds anywhere you go.

The Outer Worlds for Nintendo Switch will retail for $59.99 and will be available as a boxed version (containing a code to download the game) and digital version via the Nintendo eShop.

Zombie Army 4 Season 1 Content Trailer

Oxford, January 28th 2020 – The looming release of ZOMBIE ARMY 4 draws ever closer, but there’s a whole new realm of terror lurking just behind! Rebellion has released a new trailer showcasing some of the hair-raising content coming to the game post-launch in Season 1.

The trailer teases Season 1’s new mini-campaign, HELL CULT, comprising three brand new missions for 1-4 players! The debut season will also include new character packs, weapon bundles, weapon skin packs and character outfit bundles.

Rebellion has also promised to release new maps for Zombie Army 4’s Horde Mode. These will be FREE for everyone brave enough to take them on!

Season Pass 1 will grant access to the entirety of Season 1:

  • 3 new campaign missions
  • 4 character packs, featuring playable characters that can be used in any mode
  • 9 weapon bundles including new weapons, charms, skins and more
  • 5 weapon skin packs to customize your arsenal with
  • 4 character outfit bundles, featuring new outfits and hats!

Would-be hunters of the damned can pre-order the SUPER DELUXE EDITION now, featuring the game and Season Pass 1 in a great value-for-money bundle.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War rises February 4 on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Aimpoint Unveils New CompM5b Optic for SHOT Show 2020

Las Vegas, Nevada – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, is proud to announce that the Aimpoint® CompM5b™ sight is now being offered for sale worldwide. The Aimpoint CompM5b is a ballistic compensating red dot optic in the CompM5 series of sights. This revolutionary sight allows the user to quickly adjust the position of the 2 MOA red dot based on target distance and wind conditions.

The CompM5b comes with interchangeable turrets that adjust the point of aim for different calibers of ammunition. While shooting, the user can switch between longer and shorter distances without having to compensate ballistic drop or re-zero the sight. Wind compensation can be adjusted on 3 levels – mild, moderate, and severe. Adjustment turrets are customizable to meet specific customer requirements and ballistic profiles.

The CompM5b is the newest member of the CompM5 series of sights and is powered by a single AAA battery. These small and lightweight batteries are inexpensive and easy to find throughout the world. Readily available alkaline versions of the AAA simplify logistics and eliminate the potential shipping hazards inherent in lithium batteries. The CompM5b boasts an extremely long battery life – with over 5 years of continuous use at daylight position 7 and over 10 years of continuous use at the night vision settings. These sights were designed to take up minimal space on the weapon platform while maintaining the same standard of extreme ruggedness and reliability.

The CompM5b is an enclosed system and fully submersible up to 150 feet. It is compatible with all generations of Night Vision Devices, as well as Aimpoint’s 3X-C, 3XMag-1, and 6XMag-1 magnifiers. A high-grade optical lens system gives the CompM5b exceptional light transmission and dot clarity, making the sight operationally parallax free. The sight weighs 6.3 oz and the standard configuration with the spacer and mount weighs 9 oz.

For more information on the CompM5b™ sight or any other Aimpoint product, visit the company’s webpage: www.aimpoint.us

The World According to Jeff Goldblum Returns for Season 2

BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) — Disney+ announced today that its breakout hit series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” will return for a second season on the streaming service. Produced by Nutopia, “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” is the service’s first original series from National Geographic and will conclude its freshman season on Friday, January 24.

“Jeff has captured the imagination and curiosity of our audience with his distinct perspective and illuminating adventures,” said Ricky Strauss, president, Content & Marketing, Disney+. “We can’t wait to see where Jeff and our partners at National Geographic take us in season two.”

After premiering on November 12, subscribers have followed host and executive producer Jeff Goldblum across the country as he unravels the fascinating truths behind familiar objects we all know and love. The first season explored a spectrum of topics from ice cream and sneakers to denim and RVs. In the 10-episode second season, Jeff will bring viewers on an entertaining and insightful ride around the world as he unearths a new batch of everyday objects.

Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Global Television Networks, shared the season pick-up as part of National Geographic’s Television Critics Association presentation.

“Jeff’s genuine curiosity in the world make him a natural fit for the National Geographic brand. There is something special and intangible about Jeff and his fascination with the world is infectious,” said Monroe. “We’re thrilled to be able to share his humor and sensibilities to a broader audience on Disney+.”

The series leads Disney+’s robust collection of National Geographic original and exclusive content including the Emmy and Academy Award-winning documentary “Free Solo,” the critically acclaimed film “Science Fair,” and the upcoming docuseries “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”

“The World According to Jeff Goldblum” is produced by Nutopia. Serving as executive producers are Jane Root and Arif Nurmohamed for Nutopia, with Jeff Goldblum and Keith Addis.

Trial of Zeus Comes to Warriors Orochi 4

Burlingame, Calif. – January 17, 2020 – KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force today announced the first details surrounding WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate’s addictive and challenging Infinity mode, alongside additional gameplay elements that are sure to intrigue fans of the popular franchise. The latest title in the electrifying 1 vs. 1,000 series of hack-and-slash adventures is set to launch February 14, 2020 on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, the Nintendo Switch™, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate enlists gamers to take on the Trial of Zeus in the all-new Infinity mode. Warriors will take a three-player party on this harrowing adventure as they attempt to clear the trials of the 12 towers, with dungeons representing each sign of the zodiac. As they clear each trial, gamers will earn experience points, unlock characters, and strengthen weapons through battle — combating tougher and tougher enemies with each advancement up the tower.

The more you play as certain characters, either through Infinity mode or through the game’s main story, the more you’ll be able to rank up certain abilities. In WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, a character who has been raised to level 100 will return to a rank of 1, enabling you to further strengthen them and expand their skill tree. Promotion can be performed a total of 10 times, empowering you to boost favorite characters to the limit, creating the ultimate warriors to take on Odin’s mysterious army. In addition, the powerful Sacred Treasures can now be interchanged among characters. In the past, this was fixed for each individual, but in WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, you can now play with your favorite combination of magic, unleashing fierce combinations like never before.

Also new in WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate is Yang Jian’s special ability to deify in battle. Until now, deification could only be used by characters who are selected for eight special bracelets. In WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, Yang Jian can deify without using a bracelet, opening the eye on his forehead and unleashing a unique magical spell. While spinning his weapon, his divine canine, Xiaotian, becomes enveloped in water, running in circles to generate a whirlpool to take out any enemy who steps in its way.

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate is now available for preorder. Those who preorder the console version of the game will receive an exclusive ‘Dark Horse from the Underworld’ special mount. In addition, those who purchase any console version of the game within the first three weeks of launch or purchase the game on Steam within one week of launch will be able to download the additional ‘Gaia’ bonus costume for free.

The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Behind the Scenes Video 4

January 17, 2020 – Today, Skydance Interactive released an all new behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming VR game, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.

The video showcases the various ways to approach survival in the game, including transforming resources into food, being cognizant of the supplies you carry in your backpack and crafting an array of weapons to use against the walkers.

You can check out the video on YouTube (ready for embedding):

 

The Surge 2 Premium Edition Launch Trailer

PARIS — Jan. 16, 2020 — Focus Home Interactive has announced that the “Kraken Expansion” for Deck13’s acclaimed action RPG The Surge 2 is available today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC. The “Kraken Expansion” adds hours of narrative-driven content with a brand-new storyline and location, as well as tons of new weapons, implants and armor to discover and craft.

On the outskirts of Jericho City, enter the VBS Krakow, a massive decommissioned aircraft carrier retrofitted as a retreat for the rich and famous. Battle robot pirates, deranged security systems, and an imposing new boss, each with their own unique combat mechanics, to uncover the truth behind this deadly vessel!

Focus Home has also released the all-encompassing The Surge 2 Premium Edition today on all platforms. The Premium Edition bundles the full base game with all of its DLC: the “Kraken Expansion” and multiple weapon and gear packs (including the “Future Shock Weapon Pack,” “Public Enemy Weapon Pack,” “JCPD Gear Pack,” “URBN Gear Pack,” and “Jericho’s Legacy Gear Pack”).

Check out the new trailer for The Surge 2 Premium Edition for a taste of the incredible action in store for new players:

The Surge 2 is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB. For more information, visit http://thesurge-game.com/en.

Stoneshard New Screenshots Released

January 15, 2020 – Publisher Hypetrain Digital and developer Ink Stains Games today released a new batch of screenshots for their upcoming roguelike RPG Stoneshard.

Stoneshard is turn-based open world RPG set in a grim, medieval world where danger and death wait around every corner. Take full control over your hero and their allies with a customization and upgrade system with no class restrictions whatsoever. Over 400 items and more than 200 skills are your fingertips, ensuring your heroes grow and evolve the way you want.

But, danger comes in many forms. Countless enemies including orcs, cults, monsters and the undead, want nothing more than to put an end to your quest. Their blades can not only damage your body, but also your mind. Treat injuries both physical and psychological with a deep and intuitive health system to heal your wounds and give you the mental edge in the heat of battle.

Stoneshard will release in Early Access on February 6th for PC on Steam. You can learn more about the game at: www.stoneshard.com.

Moons of Madness Console Edition Pushed Back

OSLO, Norway – January 14th, 2020 – The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release of Moons of Madness, originally scheduled for January 21st, has been postponed till March 24th. The delay will give the developers more time to optimize the game for console.

Moons of Madness is a first-person cosmic horror game mixing Mars exploration with Lovecraft. It was released on PC on October 22nd, 2019.

 

Razer Unveils Updated Death Adder and Basilisk Gaming Mice

IRVINE, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the launch of the Razer DeathAdder V2, the latest iteration of Razer’s best-selling mouse, and the Razer Basilisk V2, Razer’s highly customizable gaming mouse, both upgraded and refreshed with the latest in Razer’s industry-leading mouse technology.

Since its initial launch, the Razer DeathAdder has consistently raised the bar for gaming mice, with over 30 variations on the iconic design which, as of 2019, has sold more than 10 million units worldwide. Retaining its signature design and class-leading ergonomics, the Razer DeathAdder V2 now features Razer’s Focus+ Optical Sensor, Optical Mouse Switches and Razer™ Speedflex Cable; making the DeathAdder V2 an essential weapon in any gamer’s arsenal.

“Razer has always strived for perfection with every product we make, and we’ve continually fine-tuned and honed the DeathAdder over the years,” said Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s Peripherals Business Unit. “With the DeathAdder V2, we’ve taken the most iconic gaming mouse on the market and improved it even further, to give gamers the ultimate weapon and honor the DeathAdder’s reputation of being ‘the unfair advantage’.”

Iconic ergonomic design, shaped to perfection

Designed specifically for medium to large hands, the DeathAdder’s unique ergonomic shape is perfectly suited for palm grip users and works well with claw grip styles. Going beyond conventional office ergonomics, the optimized design also provides greater comfort for gaming with reduced stress on your hands, eliminating unnecessary finger drag points.

The DeathAdder V2 is further improved beyond just tweaks to the shape. The mouse is equipped with a new sweat-resistant coating and rubberized side grips for better control. The DeathAdder V2’s refined scroll wheel is also perfectly-tuned for distinct, notched scrolling at a lower resistance. All of this is achieved within a sleek, 82g lightweight design for the best gaming experience.

Gaming at the speed of light

At the heart of the DeathAdder V2 is the Razer Focus+ Optical Sensor, boasting the highest sensor specifications in the market and further enhanced with new intelligent functions. With the new Smart Tracking, Asymmetric Cut-off and Motion Sync features, the Focus+ optical sensor makes the DeathAdder V2 an incredibly precise gaming mouse – critical when pixel-perfect aim could be the difference between winning or losing.

The DeathAdder V2 is fitted with Razer’s Optical Mouse Switches, which use infrared light beams to actuate clicks, completely eliminating the risk of any unintended double-clicks. With a faster, reliable response time on every click, the DeathAdder V2 becomes a true extension of a gamer. Ultra-fast and durable, these Optical Mouse Switches are built to last for 70 million clicks.

The Razer DeathAdder V2 also sports the highly flexible Razer™ Speedflex Cable. With the new, low-drag Razer™ Speedflex Cable covering, gamers will experience less friction and snagging along the normal pinch-points, minimizing desktop and ‘edge drag’ to make large unhindered swipes and snag free movements.

Weaponized for greater performance

The DeathAdder V2 sports 8 programmable buttons, all fully customizable via Razer Synapse 3, giving you quick access to macros and secondary functions through Razer HyperShift. Accessible through Razer’s Synapse 3 companion software, HyperShift allows gamers to assign secondary functions to any button, activated by a user-defined shift key or button – no more fumbling awkwardly for a key out of reach.

The DeathAdder V2 now also features Advanced On-board Memory, with room for up to 5 profiles saved onto the mouse, allowing users to access their personalized settings anywhere, anytime. Razer Chroma™ RGB support lets gamers personalize their preferred color scheme and synchronize the DeathAdder V2 with other Razer Chroma™ enabled devices.

ABOUT THE RAZER DEATHADDER V2

  • True 20,000 DPI Focus+ optical sensor
  • Up to 650 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration / industry best 99.6% resolution accuracy
  • Razer™ Optical Mouse Switches rated for 70 million clicks
  • Improved ergonomic design with ultra-durable rubber side grips
  • Large 100% PTFE mouse feet (0.8mm thick).
  • Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel
  • On-The-Fly Sensitivity Adjustment (Default stages: 400/800/1600/2400/3200)
  • Hybrid Cloud storage and on-board memory (4+1 profiles)
  • Razer Chroma™ RGB lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options
  • Eight independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
  • Advanced Lift-off/Landing distance customization
  • Razer Synapse 3 enabled
  • 2.1 m / 7 ft Speedflex cable
  • Approximate size: 127.0 mm / 5 in (Length) x 61.7 mm / 2.43 in (Grip Width) x 42.7 mm / 1.68 in (Height)
  • Approximate weight: 82 g / 2.9 oz (Excluding cable)
  • Compatible with Xbox One for basic input

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

$69.99 USD / 79.99€ MSRP

Razer.com and authorized retailers – 14th January 2020

PLAY IT YOUR WAY WITH THE RAZER BASILISK V2

Also announced today is the Razer Basilisk V2, enjoying many of the same upgrades as the DeathAdder V2 while retaining all the customizable features distinct to the Basilisk family. Equipped with the same advanced technologies as the DeathAdder V2, the Basilisk V2 features 11 programmable buttons including the acclaimed multi-function paddle and customizable scroll wheel resistance, making it an excellent choice for gamers looking to personalize their mouse.

Total customization for total domination

Now upgraded with 11 programmable buttons, gamers can enjoy greater flexibility of assigning either simple keymaps, item hotkeys, spells or any other in-game commands that they require. With Hypershift technology enabled, gamers can double the number of customizable controls at their disposal.

For players that demand complete control of every aspect of their mouse, the Basilisk V2 offers a customizable scroll wheel resistance, where users can fine tune to suit their preferred level of tactility, from high resistance with plenty of detent feedback to a smooth, virtually friction-free spin, making the Basilisk V2 a truly personalized weapon of choice.

And to ensure that accuracy and responsiveness isn’t limited by movement, the Basilisk V2 is fitted with 100% PTFE mouse feet for a smoother glide and the Razer™ Speedflex Cable for fast, accurate swipes with smooth, snag free movement.

ABOUT THE RAZER BASILISK V2

  • True 20,000 DPI Focus+ optical sensor with 99.6% resolution accuracy
  • Up to 650 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration
  • Advanced Lift-off/Landing distance customization
  • Eleven independently programmable buttons
  • Replaceable multi-function paddle
  • Razer™ Optical Mouse Switches rated for 70M clicks
  • Ergonomic right-handed design with textured side-grips.
  • Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel with infinitely customizable resistance
  • On-The-Fly Sensitivity Adjustment (Default stages: 800/1800/4000/9000/20000)
  • Hybrid On-board and Cloud Storage (4+1 profiles)
  • Razer Synapse 3 enabled
  • 2.1 m / 7 ft Speedflex cable
  • Approximate size: 130mm / 5.11 in (Length) x 60mm / 2.36 in (Grip Width) x 42mm / 1.65 in (Height)
  • Approximate weight: 92 g / 3.3 oz (Excluding cable)

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

$79.99 USD / 89.99€ MSRP

Razer.com and authorized retailers – 14th January 2020