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ROCCAT’s Vulcan Mechanical Keyboards Now in Stores

2019/09/24

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2019 — ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) Hamburg, Germany-based PC division today announced two new versions of its acclaimed Vulcan series mechanical PC gaming keyboard are now available for PC enthusiasts looking to up their keyboard game. The Vulcan 121 AIMO features a sleek Ash Black aluminum plate and debuts a new, speed-optimized version of ROCCAT’s proprietary Titan mechanical switches. Named Titan Switch Speed, these new switches register key strokes up to 30% faster than standard switches. Additionally, the Vulcan 122 AIMO is the new Arctic White version of the original award-winning Vulcan 120 AIMO – named Best Gaming Keyboard of 2019 by WIRED. Featuring an anodized aluminum plate and Titan Switch Tactile mechanical switches that register key strokes up to 20% faster than standard switches, while giving gamers a key stroke that is swift, precise, and tactile. Both the Vulcan 121 AIMO with Titan Switch Speed switches and Vulcan 122 AIMO are available now at participating retailers across Europe and Asia and will be available in the U.S. in October for a MSRP of $159.99.

“ROCCAT’s Vulcan series keyboards look and feel fantastic and give PC gamers an edge over the competition because they are faster, which is why we believe they are the best gaming keyboards available,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “Since its debut the Vulcan has already become one of the top three best-selling gaming keyboards in Germany and a best-selling product in its price tier, and has received numerous awards, including the 2019 iF Design Award for its product category, as well as the latest ‘Best Gaming Keyboard’ accolade from WIRED.”

René Korte, General Manager of PC Products at Turtle Beach added, “We introduced the original Vulcan 120 AIMO at Computex 2018, and the immediate praise it earned from attendees and reviewers alike was a powerful testament to the great product it is. Our Vulcan series keyboards are sleek, precise, and beautiful gaming tools designed to give you an edge over the competition. Adding the new, even faster Vulcan 121 AIMO and Vulcan 122 AIMO variants was the answer to what fans have been asking for, and now they have more options to find the right Vulcan to fit their style.”

Following the success of the Titan Switch Tactile introduced with the original Vulcan 120 AIMO, ROCCAT now offers a new, even faster option with the Vulcan 121 AIMO. Built for speed, the Titan Switch Speed boasts a shortened 1.4mm actuation point (3.6mm travel distance), which helps it react over 30% faster than standard switches, pushing the boundaries of speed without sacrificing precision. The switches are actuated with a hefty 45g of force to minimize accidental key presses, making the keyboard perfect for gaming. Additionally, completing its current Ash Black and Artic White theme, ROCCAT’s Vulcan 122 AIMO is the Arctic White version of the award-winning Vulcan 120 AIMO. Like its predecessor, the Vulcan 122 AIMO features ROCCAT’s own Titan Switch Tactile mechanical switches with an actuation point of 1.8mm for a total travel distance of 3.6mm. It is well balanced between crispness and speed – 20% faster than standard – and is silent, yet with a noticeable bump.

The Vulcan 121 AIMO and Vulcan 122 AIMO also feature a magnetic detachable palm rest and low-profile design for improved ergonomics, making them suitable for long periods of game time, and serve as the best platform for ROCCAT’s unique AIMO lighting engine. Each Vulcan keyboard switch features an individually configurable, long-life LED capable of displaying 16.8M colors in a variety of special effects, and its functionality grows based on the number of AIMO-enabled connected devices. The AIMO lighting reacts organically based on usage, presenting state-of-the-art illumination scenarios without the need for configuration.

For more information on ROCCAT’s lineup of high-quality, German-engineered PC gaming accessories, visit https://roccat.org. For the latest information on Turtle Beach products, accessories, and stories, visit the Turtle Beach website at www.turtlebeach.com and the Turtle Beach Blog at https://blog.turtlebeach.com. Fans can also follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Box Art and Trailer Released

2019/09/24

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 24, 2019) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® revealed the North American package art for FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE alongside a number of new screenshots and character renders, providing a deeper look at how players can explore the city of Midgar and battle the tyrannical Shinra Corporation.

The package art, reminiscent of the North American cover of the original FINAL FANTASY VII, features protagonist Cloud Strife with his iconic buster sword, staring down the headquarters of the shadowy enemy he has agreed to help take down.

Additionally, new screenshots were released today, bringing more of the Sector 7 Slums and the Seventh Heaven bar to life. Cloud, Tifa, Barrett and Aerith are also showcased in action-packed battles, providing an in-depth look at magic and summons, the materia system, powerful limit breaks, and more.

Furthermore, a new gameplay video is now available, in which Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith go head to head with a ferocious beast, Abzu. The exhilarating fight highlighting each characters’ unique battle style can be viewed here:

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre, diving deeper into the world and its characters than ever before. The first game in the project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that provides a great starting point to the series.

Along with unforgettable characters and a powerful story, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat. For players who wish to focus purely on battle strategy, a menu-focused ‘Classic Mode’ provides a gameplay style more similar to the original game. More information regarding the newly revealed Classic Mode can be found on the Square Enix Blog: https://t.co/wvnRTN82RK.

The Deluxe Edition, available to pre-order now, contains a hardback art book featuring stunning concept art, a soundtrack selection CD, Summon Materia DLC allowing players to summon Cactuar in game, and a Sephiroth SteelBook® Case. The Digital Deluxe Edition contains a digital art book, a digital soundtrack selection, and Summon Materia DLC allowing players to summon Carbuncle and Cactuar in game.

Those who pre-order any version of the game will also receive the Chocobo™ Chick Summon Materia DLC at launch. Those who pre-order any digital edition from the PlayStation®Store will also receive the Cloud & Sephiroth Dynamic Theme for the PlayStation®4 system.

FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE will be available for the PlayStation®4 system from March 3, 2020 with English, Japanese, French and German voiceover and English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles. For more information, visit: http://ffvii-remake.com.

The title is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Vampire: The Masquerade Fifth Edition Now in Seven Languages

2019/09/24

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Book News, Geek News, News

September 24, 2019 – Modiphius Entertainment is proud to announce a host of partnerships that will bring Vampire: The Masquerade Fifth Edition into the hands of fans around the world who’ve been waiting on this new edition to release in their language.

Arkhane Asylum, Need Games!, and Nosolorol have already brought us V5 in French, Italian, and Spanish respectively this summer. Now, the list of languages Vampire is going to be translated into includes German, thanks to Ulisses Spiele, Portuguese, thanks to Galápagos Jogos, and Russian, thanks to Studio 101!

Sign up on the partner’s websites below for more information about product releases and availability. Further partners will be advanced in the near future.

France – Arkhane Asylum – https://www.arkhane-asylum.fr/
Germany – Ulisses Spiele – https://ulisses-spiele.de/
Spain – Nosolorol – https://www.nosolorol.com/
Italy – Need Games! – https://www.needgames.it/
Brazil – Galápagos Jogos – https://www.galapagosjogos.com.br/
Russia – Studio 101 – https://studio101.ru/

Each partner is part of our global organised play programme and will translate existing and planned core products as well as devising their own contributions in the form of ‘By Night books and Chronicles’.

For further information please visit:

Modiphius V5 Store: https://www.modiphius.net/collections/vampire-the-masquerade

Solasta: Crown of the Magister to Use D&D SRD 5.1 Content and Rules

2019/09/24

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

PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 – French independent developer, Tactical Adventures, announced today that Wizards of the Coast has granted them a license to use the Dungeons & Dragons SRD 5.1 content and rules in their upcoming tactical role-playing video game Solasta: Crown of the Magister. Tactical Adventures released a completely free, one-hour pre-alpha demo of Solasta: Crown of the Magister on Steam earlier this month. In addition to the free demo a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter has seen the support from over 4,300 backers, and more than $190,000 pledged out of the $200,000 goal with nine days left in the campaign.

Critical Role, the smash hit show featuring popular voice actors playing Dungeons & Dragons, recently featured a gameplay session of Solasta: Crown of the Magister’s free demo. Check out the video here:

And here’s the Solasta gameplay trailer:

“We are absolutely thrilled at the response Solasta has been receiving. On top of it, garnering the license from Wizards of the Coast is a big step forward for the game,” said Mathieu Girard, founder of Tactical Adventures and Creative Director of the game. “We are excited to fully embrace the SRD5 rules, and the license opens up many more creative opportunities to build Solasta as our fans expect.”

The dynamic and mysterious world of Solasta features elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Players can position ranged characters on high vantage points or send their thief down into shafts and caverns to scope out what’s ahead. In Solasta, light is a tool to explore the depths and hollows of dungeons or can be used as a weapon against the creatures of the dark, but if not careful, it can also give away the party’s position. Solasta is a unique team-based adventure where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. Players must take advantage of each character’s strengths and weaknesses if they are to succeed.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Features:

Verticality: Solasta is a three-dimensional world, rather than a series of flat maps. Locations can be explored by climbing walls, flying, teleporting, crawling through tunnels, finding secret passages, or falling through unstable ground, allowing the player to use the environment to take on encounters in multiple different ways.
Team Based Adventure: Players will have many options to choose races, classes, backgrounds, and can even roll for stats as they create their party. All members are essential – together you will adventure through Solasta as a group, where you must work together in pursuit of your quest.
Tactical CRPG: Each encounter can be handled in multiple ways. Will you use the high ground to strike your enemies from above as a Darkweaver Rogue, or shove your enemies into deep chasms as a Mountaineer Fighter? Your choices alone will determine the destiny of your party.
Light: Light will not only help to see your surroundings as you explore deep underground or in a dungeon. It can also be used as a weapon against the light-fearing creatures you will encounter along your journey. Careful, though – light can also give away your position.
Created by Tabletop Players: Tactical Adventures is a team of highly experienced Tabletop players and veteran game developers who are passionate about the genre, striving to create the best Tactical RPG videogame
Kickstarter: Tactical Adventures is giving players the opportunity to be heard by joining the community and backing Solasta on Kickstarter. The campaign features an amazing tiered reward system and a free hour pre-alpha demo available to everyone.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister is now available to back on Kickstarter with a free demo available to play on Steam.

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Announced for Nintendo Switch

2019/09/24

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

9/24/2019 – After countless battles on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, the award-winning Battlestar Galactica Deadlock franchise deploys its fleets on Nintendo Switch. Set in the same universe of the TV series reboot (2004-09), Deadlock tells the story of the First Cylon War, when the Colonies were on the brink of extinction in a fight against their own robotic creatures.

Deadlock puts players right in the Admiral’s deck: they lead their fleets on the strategic map, plan their actions, determine when to hit the enemy and when to retreat because a right decision can save lives and invaluable ships. The game, developed by Australian specialists Black Lab Games, plays out in tactical battles through an innovative WEGO system: the two sides issue orders simultaneously, and then the turn is executed for both.

Released in 2017 on PC, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock has been critically acclaimed – it was one of the ten Best Strategy Games for Venture Beat in the same year and it still has a “Very positive” rating on Steam for users’ reviews.

After the PC version success, Slitherine published the game on PS4 and Xbox One console, one of the few true strategy games in their online shops, and 5 more DLCs featuring new starships and starfighters, new gameplay modes, and additional missions.

The Surge 2 Out Now

2019/09/24

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September 24, 2019 – Hardcore Action-RPG The Surge 2’s blend of limb-chopping combat and post-apocalyptic exploration releases today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Developer Deck13 and publisher Focus Home Interactive are delighted to deliver a sequel enjoyable by all – either for its incredible standalone story and gameplay, or how it builds and improves upon The Surge in every way. Check out our launch trailer for just a taste of the fast-paced action.

The Surge 2 presents a harsh, sci-fi, dystopian world to explore and survive. Create your own character and decide how to approach the hardcore melee combat, putting your reactions and RPG character-building skills to the test. Deep character progression and customization lets you decide how to equip yourself and handle enemies – with many additions over the original game, including challenging but rewarding directional parries and companion drones with dozens of uses. Limb-targeting and executions return new and improved, so get ready to target, loot, and equip everything you see on your enemies.

Pre-orders are now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and come with the URBN Gear Pack, which includes a new armor set, two new weapons, and other cosmetics and equipment.

The Surge 2 is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. For more information, visit http://thesurge-game.com/shop

The Long Dark Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy Teaser Trailer

2019/09/23

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VANCOUVER, Sept. 23, 2019 – Hinterland today celebrates the five-year anniversary of its wildly popular exploration-survival experience, The Long Dark®. To mark the anniversary, Hinterland has revealed Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy, to be released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam October 22, 2019. To watch the new The Long Dark Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy teaser trailer, please visit YouTube.

In the spirit of Hinterland’s long-standing commitment to player-first development, on October 22 owners of The Long Dark will automatically receive Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy for free. Newcomers to the 3.3 million unit selling narrative and survival experience will find their choice well made, as any new purchase of The Long Dark not only includes Crossroads Elegy, but all previously released content and episodes in the WINTERMUTE™ series, as well as Survival Mode and its many updates. Notably, fans of Survival Mode will be treated to yet another free update this December, details of which to be revealed at a later date.

To celebrate Hinterland’s fifth anniversary of The Long Dark, the studio has empowered Steam players to travel backward in time and access all major previous updates made to The Long Dark over the past five years from the game’s Time Capsule page, so that survivors may experience previous updates as they were originally released.

The Long Dark has sold well over three million units worldwide and continues to expand and develop both its narrative story and survival experience by providing players with free on-going content and regular updates.

For additional information about the release of Episode Three: Crossroads Elegy and the Time Capsule — as well as an earnest look back at the past five years of The Long Dark development — please read the newly published developer letter from Founder and Creative Director Raphael van Lierop on the title’s official website.

Frozen 2 Official Trailer 2

2019/09/23

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Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

September 23, 2019 – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” revealed a new trailer this morning that journeys into the enchanted forest, revealing more of Anna & Elsa’s adventure in the highly anticipated feature film – in U.S theatres Nov. 22, 2019. You’re welcome to download the new trailer and images to share with your readers.

The trailer and images introduce the following characters and voice cast:

KING AGNARR – The son of King Runeard, King Agnarr is married to Queen Iduna, and is Anna and Elsa’s father. King Agnarr loves his family, and would do anything to ensure his daughters’ wellbeing and safety. Alfred Molina lends his voice to King Agnarr.
YELANA – The unspoken leader of the nomadic Northuldra. She is fiercely protective of her family and community but is known to soften when people show an understanding of nature and their environment. Martha Plimpton was called on to bring Yelana to life.
HONEYMAREN – A member of the Northuldra, Honeymaren is a true free spirit and wants nothing more than to bring peace to the enchanted forest. She is bold and brave, with a reverence for the magic of nature. Rachel Matthews provides the voice of Honeymaren.
RYDER – Eager and fun, Honeymaren’s brother Ryder embraces life with optimism. Ryder’s love of reindeer might just rival Kristoff’s – but unlike Kristoff, Ryder has never roamed the great plains outside of the Enchanted Forest. He longs to embrace the world and venture beyond the magical mist. Jason Ritter lends his voice to Ryder.
BRUNI – Curious and cute, this salamander inhabits the Enchanted Forest. Though shy at first, Bruni can’t help but be drawn to Elsa’s icy magic and enjoys the cool snowflake treats she creates.

U.S. Release Date: Nov. 22, 2019

Voice cast: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Sterling K. Brown, Evan Rachel Wood, Alfred Molina, Martha Plimpton, Jason Ritter, Rachel Matthews.

Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee

Produced by: Peter Del Vecho

Car Mechanic Simulator Nintendo Switch Trailer

2019/09/23

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

September 23, 2019 – The best-selling Car Mechanic Simulator that has gained great popularity on PC will soon be available on Nintendo Switch. The simulator created by Red Dot Games lets you create your own car workshop empire. The premiere date of Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition in the digital distribution (Nintendo eShop) is set for September 27 this year.

The simulator was created by the Polish studio Red Dot Games. The publisher of Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition on Nintendo Switch is Ultimate Games S.A.

This production of Red Dot Games offers players very extensive capabilities. For example, each vehicle has several hundred separate parts (including elements of the interior, body and engine) and can be disassembled into the basic parts.

The key element of the gameplay in the Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition is car repairs. Accepting orders from customers allows you to earn money, which can later be spent on improving the workshop and deepening your skills. The orders available in the game are very diverse – both in terms of difficulty and complexity.

The player can take part in an auction to buy demolished cars and then renew and sell them at a profit or add them to his collection.

Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition is based on the very well-received PC version of the series – Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. This title currently has 90 percent favorable reviews on the Steam platform.

“The Pocket Edition has the same content as the original known from the PC. This version of the game is of course adjusted accordingly in terms of control to the particularities of the console, so fans can count on comfortable play at a high level and to see why the Car Mechanic Simulator series has gained so much popularity on PC and other platforms” says the CEO of Ultimate Games S.A., Mateusz Zawadzki.

The main features of Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition:

creation of a car workshop empire;
extensive order system;
each vehicle consists of a few hundred separate parts;
wide possibilities of developing the workshop and skills;
an auction system;
your own collection of cars.

The game’s premiere on Nintendo Switch is scheduled for September 27, 2019.

Car Mechanic Simulator Pocket Edition (Nintendo eShop):

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/car-mechanic-simulator-pocket-edition-switch/

Borderlands 3 Fastest Selling 2K Game Ever

2019/09/23

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Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

NEW YORK — Sep. 23, 2019 — Today, 2K announced that Borderlands® 3, the latest entry to the renowned shooter-looter franchise, has unleashed further mayhem by achieving multiple record-setting milestones for both the series and label following its worldwide release on Friday, September 13. Within its first five days of launch, 50 percent more consumers purchased Borderlands 3 versus sales of its predecessor – Borderlands 2 – making the title the fastest-selling in 2K’s history, as well as the highest-selling title for the label on PC in a five-day window. In addition, Borderlands 3 has sold-in more than 5 million units in its first five days, leading the Borderlands franchise to generate more than $1 billion in Net Bookings and becoming the second franchise in 2K history to achieve this milestone.

Borderlands 3 marks 2K’s highest percentage of digital sales for a cross-platform, cross-distribution title, with more than 70 percent of consumers purchasing the game digitally in its first five days of release. In addition, Borderlands 3 delivered the highest pre-order sales figures to date for a 2K title, as well as broke pre-order records with the Epic Games Store. Initial sales of Borderlands 3 have exceeded the label’s expectations and, in particular, PC sales of the title through the Epic Games Store have been incredibly strong.

Borderlands 3 claimed the top position on Twitch for Most-Watched Game on its launch day and has maintained its position as a Top Five Most-Watched Game since launch. In addition, Borderlands 3 has already generated more than 14 million hours of content viewed on Twitch – more than half the viewership that Borderlands 2 generated in its seven-year lifetime.

“Borderlands 3’s incredibly successful launch is a result of the hard work and longstanding partnership between Gearbox Software and 2K,” said David Ismailer, President of 2K. “We are immensely grateful to everyone who played a role in making the Borderlands series the global, pop culture phenomenon that it is today, including hundreds of developers at Gearbox and many who have made this their life’s work. We also want to thank the Borderlands community. Mayhem does not happen by itself, and their passion for the series is what drives us to make each game an amazing experience.”

Developed by Gearbox Software, Borderlands 3 is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and available worldwide for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X, as well as PC via the Epic Games Store. In addition, Borderlands 3 is currently scheduled for release in November 2019 on Google Stadia. For more information, please visit borderlands.com or follow the game on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.