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Just Cause 4: Danger Rising Out Now

2019/08/30
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LONDON, UK (August 29, 2019) – Square Enix Ltd. is pleased to announce that JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING is available now for Gold Edition and Season Pass owners.

DANGER RISING is the third and final part of the “Dare Devils, Demons and Danger” expansion pass and the biggest addition to JUST CAUSE 4 since launch, featuring 9 new missions, plus exciting new gadgets, weapons and vehicles. Last but not least is a new addition to Rico’s already impressive suite of traversal options in the massive open-world of Solís: a fully functional Hoverboard.

The story picks up with giant submarines appearing off the coast of the island of Solís, serving as massive outposts for the Agency, who have arrived to hunt down the rogue agent Rico and reclaim their technology. He must take down all strongholds to bring the Agency to their knees. Every submarine base presents new gameplay challenges and requires a fresh approach to strategy in order to put them out of commission.

With Agency operatives stalking the shores of Solís, Rico is faced with a difficult new challenge – an enemy with the same technology and training as him. For the first time, Rico must fight other agents, tough and dangerous foes with grapple hooks of their own and incredible new high-tech weaponry.

“JUST CAUSE 4 is a huge sandbox experience, full of over-the-top action and amazing emergent gameplay moments. There’s nothing else like it.” said Victoria Setian, Senior Producer at Avalanche Studios. “But it’s about to get crazier! We are so excited for players to finally get their hands on the Hoverboard in JUST CAUSE 4. It’s a game-changer, which will allow our players to tackle content in a whole new way.”

JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING is available now on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. The game has been rated M (Mature) by the ESRB and the latest expansion is available for a suggested price of $11.99 (US) and £9.99 GBP.

You can read more about the improvements to JUST CAUSE 4 on the Developer Blog:
https://square-enix-games.com/en_GB/topic/jc4-dev-updates

Gold Edition purchasers receive 7 days early access to the JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING DLC, starting the 29th of August. Standard Edition access begins on September 5th, 2019.

For more information on the Gold Edition visit: http://justcause.com/buy-now

For exclusive news and information visit: https://www.youtube.com/justcausegame

AOC Unveils 27-inch QHD Curved Gaming Monitor

2019/08/30
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Geek News, News, Tech News

Milpitas, CA – August 30, 2019 – AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, unveiled their new 27-inch QHD curved gaming monitor, CQ27G1, at the start of PAX West today. The 1800R curved design with 2560×1440 resolution puts gamers in the center of the action providing a crazy immersive gaming experience in Quad High Definition, four times the resolution of 1080p monitors. Competitively priced at $279.99, the new CQ27G1 features a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD Free-Sync technology.

Whether gamers are dashing through explosions or screeching around rain-slicked bends, the CQ27G1 provides gamers with one of the smoothest, fastest and visually stunning experiences possible. Leave your opponents in the dust, wave goodbye to screen tearing and lag and enjoy high speed races in all their glory with twice the frame rate of other monitors without image stuttering and blurry motion.

AOC also packs the new CQ27G1 with its flicker-free technology that uses direct current backlighting to reduce flickering and minimize eye strain and fatigue so gamers can continue to enjoy longer and more intense gaming sessions without discomfort. Plus, gamers can build the ultimate battle station with a multiple monitor set-up. The CQ27G1’s frameless design and narrow borders offer minimal bezel distraction for the best display experience to bring out your true gaming potential.

AOC Raises the Bar with New Re-Spawned Warranty

The global monitor brand known for their AGON Gaming monitors, used by elite gaming teams worldwide, is also raising the bar with the announcement of their new monitor warranty for their AGON gaming models. The new Re-Spawned Warranty covers four years general warranty for any defect, including a one-time accidental warranty. That means gamers now have an opportunity to exchange their monitor for any reason. The new Re-Spawned Warranty applies to AGON and G Series models, including the popular AG273QCG, AG322QC4 and the AG271QX.

  • Industry-Leading Warranty up to 4-Years
    • All premium AGON monitors are now covered by the AOC Re-Spawned Warranty for four years from purchase date. AOC Gaming G-Series monitors are covered for three years from purchase date. The coverage is retroactive to January 1, 2019.
  • Zero Dead Pixel Guarantee
    • If even one pixel on your AGON or AOC Gaming monitor is dead or “bright,” AOC will send you a new monitor.
  • Advance Replacement
    • AOC will send your replacement monitor right away – without waiting to receive your old monitor.
  • One-time Accidental Damage Coverage
    • This warranty covers all accidental damage and one incident is covered for up to one year.

Costume Quest Gets New Episodes on Amazon Prime

2019/08/29
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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

(New York, NY) August 29, 2019 — Costume Quest, the latest hit animated series produced by Wow! Unlimited Media’s Frederator Studios, announces the addition of seven brand new episodes that will premiere on October 11. Additionally, a 35-minute holiday special, Heroes on Holiday, will premiere on November 22. Coming off the heels of the series’ highly anticipated release earlier this year, seven half-hour episodes will debut as a continuation of season one on Amazon Prime Video this Fall. Part one of the series received immense critical praise, with Robert Lloyd of the Los Angeles Times saying that the program “starts well and gets better, growing looser and more poetic,” while noting the detailed animation and “fresh” writing.

Based on the eponymous video game series by Double Fine Productions (Psychonauts, Broken Age) and the world originally created by Tasha Sounart, Costume Quest is a funny cartoon mystery series tracking a team of four kids as they use their imaginations and a whole series of magical, transformative costumes to battle the sinister monster Bob Dickerson (voiced by Christopher McDonald) as he launches his diabolical plan to take over the sleepy town of Auburn Hollow. Heroes on Holiday, the series’ 35-minute holiday special, will kick-off the season when it premieres on November 22. Audiences will find out how Wren, Reynold, Everett, and Lucy put Christmas in jeopardy trying to balance the desire to experience their favorite Auburn Hollow holiday traditions with their responsibilities as heroes.

“The debut of Costume Quest earlier this year thrilled fans of the cult hit video game as well as younger viewers just discovering the characters and story, and we are looking forward to continuing the adventure with these additional episodes, just in time for Halloween, followed by our festive holiday special” said Fred Seibert, CEO, Frederator and Chief Creative Officer WOW!. “Our talented team has done a great job of bringing the charm of the beloved video game to life through the series and we are sure fans will be excited to see what comes next.”

Established by industry luminaries Fred Seibert, founder of Frederator and producer of all-time animation hits like Adventure Time and The Fairly OddParents, and Michael Hirsh, godfather of the Canadian animation scene and founder of Nelvana and Cookie Jar, Wow! Unlimited Media combines two of the biggest animation studios (Frederator Studios and Rainmaker/Mainframe Studios) and along with its bold vision, takes center stage in the emerging battle for animation supremacy.

The company has rapidly built a strong production portfolio with a number of high-end properties, including Castlevania, a top-rated animation series on Netflix, ReBoot: The Guardian Code (Netflix) and Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (with Mattel for Netflix), Bee & PuppyCat (Cartoon Hangover), Costume Quest (Amazon) and Spy Kids Mission Control (Netflix).

New WRC 8 Level Design and Physics Trailers Released

2019/08/29
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Lesquin, France, August 29, 2019 – With just a few days before release, Bigben and KT Racing are pleased to share the latest glimpse behind the scenes of WRC 8, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Through two Dev Diaries, KT Racing’s Art Director, Amaury Beyris, and Physics Designer, Jérémy Lolieux, shed some light on the game’s level design and physics.

Watch the video on level design here

Watch the video on new and improved physics here

In the first video on level design, Amaury Beyris details each step in the process of creating a rally. From referencing the database to achieve a 1:1 scale, to recreating landmarks, each detail is crucial for reproducing the look and feel of special stages and rallies. To increase player immersion, WRC 8 also includes the unique terrain features and weather conditions of each country, which realistically affects the driving, car set-up, tyre choice and much more.

In the second video, Jérémy Lolieux talks us through some of the major physics improvements in WRC 8 compared with the previous edition. After collaborating with Citroën Racing engineers and rally drivers, the developers were able to redesign and refine the physics engine for most aspects of the car: transmission, differentials, turbo, grip, suspensions and tyre behaviour, etc. By working all these elements into the game and creating more predictable driving behaviour, players can enjoy an ultra-realistic experience and more intuitive control of the car.

This is the most complete and authentic official WRC simulation ever made. New off-road physics for all surfaces, a completely redesigned Career Mode, extreme and dynamic weather conditions, 52 teams, 14 countries, over 100 special stages, weekly challenges and an eSports mode… Experience the most intense WRC yet!

WRC 8 will release the 5th of September 2019 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC and in November on Nintendo Switch™.

Razer Unveils Razer Customs

2019/08/29
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SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced Razer Customs, a new online service by Razer.com offering exclusive case designs for a range of popular smartphones.

At launch, gamers can choose from over 150 designs from popular triple-A games such as Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Street Fighter V, and Monster Hunter, and then personalize each case with their names or gamertags.

Razer has partnered with Blizzard, Capcom, and Super Evil Megacorp and will be teaming up with other major publishers to roll out new designs every month, and gamers can expect more exclusive designs from other publishers, esports teams, and streamers from YouTube and Twitch.

With Razer Customs, getting your dream phone case is just a few clicks away. Gamers can visit Razer.com, choose their phone model and desired design, apply their personalization options and place an order. They can expect to receive their Razer Customs case in a week’s time.

No-compromise approach to both protection and style

Razer Customs will initially launch with cases to fit the following phone models:

  • iPhone X
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XSM
  • Samsung Galaxy S10
  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
  • Google Pixel 2 XL
  • Huawei P10 Plus

Printed with a high-resolution image with true color ink, all Razer Customs smartphone cases are built to give the most vibrant and faithful image reproduction of gamers’ favorite icons and games.

Cases are available in two variations – Lite and Tough. The Lite cases are made of impact-resistant polycarbonate, with a slim, snap-on profile and clear open spaces for port connectivity, while minimizing the overall increase in the size of the handset. The Tough cases have a dual-layer design, with an impact-resistant polycarbonate outer shell and a TPU liner for extra durability and protection.

“Most gamers customize their gaming setups at home to match their individual preferences. With Razer Customs, we are taking it one step further,” says Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s peripherals business unit. “Gamers can now show their love for their favorite games wherever they go – while also keeping their precious smartphones protected.”

Expanding the program together with the community

From launch, the Razer Customs program will be seeking out new and unique content, opening the platform up for submissions from the gaming community. Through a simple online application form, esports teams, indie game developers, and content creators can apply to be part of Razer Customs and have their submitted designs available for their fans and followers.

Phone cases are just the first step in Razer Customs, with plans to expand the platform to include other Razer products.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

  • Lite Case: $39.99 USD / 49.99€ MSRP
  • Tough Case: $49.99 USD / 59.99€ MSRP
  • Note: Prices include custom text/personalization
  • Razer.com – August 29, 2019

For more information, please visit https://www.razer.com/customs/phone-cases.

GreedFall 14 Minute Gameplay Walkthrough

2019/08/29
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August 29, 2019 – GreedFall, the upcoming core RPG experience from Spiders studio, is getting close to its release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. On September 10, explore the new world and forge your own destiny as you embark on a journey to cure the disease that devastates your homeland. Dive deep into GreedFall’s gameplay in this new 14-minute Gameplay Walkthrough with commentary.

As this gameplay shows, the wilderness of GreedFall is home to many strange and dangerous creatures, especially after dark – but there are more ways than one to overcome them. Experiment when selecting your skills and branch out into firearms, magic, alchemy, and more!

Scattered around the many open areas of GreedFall, you’ll find a variety of places to set up camp. There, you can access your workbench to deeply customize your equipment, switching out parts to change up both the look and stats of your gear. Campsites are also a great opportunity to catch up with your companions and get to know them better. Your life may depend on it.

GreedFall releases September 10, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Pre-orders are live now on all platforms. For more information, visit http://greedfall.com/shop

Audeze LCD-GX Gaming Headphones Available Now

2019/08/29
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August 29, 2019 – Audeze announced today that the LCD-GX is now available to order from Audeze.com. Experience video game audio the way it was meant to be heard with the finest in audiophile gaming technology shipping August 30.

Engineered for the serious audiophile gamer, the LCD-GX features 4” drivers packed with nearly four times the amount of magnetic power found in other gaming headphones. Reinforced by Audeze’s patented Fluxor™ and Uniforce™ planar innovations, the LCD-GX delivers true-to-life sound quality on a cinematic scale.

The LCD-GX has been specifically tailored for long gaming sessions, featuring light-weight cast magnesium housing, plush memory foam ear pads, and our ergonomically designed Spring Steel Suspension Headband.

The LCD-GX comes with a flexible, and detachable, high-performance boom microphone cable. The mic comes with a built-in noise filter to help reduce unwanted background noise and transmit voice audio with crystal-clarity.

For more information on the LCD-GX, follow Audeze on Twitter and Instagram, “Like” us on Facebook, subscribe to Audeze on Youtube to see and hear video demonstrations of Audeze products, and visit the website at www.audeze.com.

Creative Labs to Showcase Sound Blaster X3 and SXFI Theater at IFA 2019

2019/08/29
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SINGAPORE – 29 August 2019 – Creative Technology will be showcasing its latest range of audio solutions at the upcoming IFA 2019. Spanning categories from high-performance headphones and true wireless earbuds to portable speakers and high-resolution sound cards, Creative will be featuring a diverse portfolio of innovation-inspired products at its booth.

Sound Blaster X3: The First Sound Blaster with Super X-Fi  

Sound Blaster’s audio revolution began with the creation of the first Sound Blaster 1.0 sound card in 1989, when it transformed PC audio forever. Since then, over 400 million Sound Blasters have been sold, with the brand etching several milestones in sound card development. Users have been fascinated over the past 30 years with innovation and technology benefits.

That ethos continues today with the latest Sound Blaster X3, with the new breakthrough being its Super X-Fi technology, a first for Sound Blasters. Super X-Fi recreates the soundstage of a surround speaker system in headphones, and personalizes it for a natural listening experience. Users will be able to experience this award-winning technology (15 best-of awards at CES 2019) through its headphone output.

Sound Blaster X3 also personifies the best of Sound Blaster’s renowned digital processing technologies in an external sound card. Besides having Super X-Fi technology built in, it is a high-resolution, 7.1 multi-channel USB DAC, offering 32-bit / 192 kHz playback, and features a headphone amplifier capable of driving studio-grade headphones.

Also featuring Dolby Digital Live encoding for connecting optically to external receivers for multi-channel audio on speakers, Sound Blaster X3 is an excellent audio accessory for the ultimate movie experience.

Sound Blaster X3 is versatile in terms of its connectivity, offering cross-platform compatibility for PC, Mac, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. It is supported by the new Sound Blaster Command software for desktops, and a corresponding mobile app to save console users the hassle of switching to desktops for control and customization.

SXFI THEATER: Low Latency Wireless Headphones with Holographic Audio

Another standout highlight is Creative SXFI THEATER, the latest breakthrough solution in wireless headphones. Featuring the audio realism of Creative’s award-winning Super X-Fi headphone holography, which provides an audio experience like a real cinema, SXFI THEATER is a game-changer like no other headphone.

What makes it stand out even more is its proprietary 2.4 GHz digital wireless audio transmission, with five times less latency than a Bluetooth transmission – translating to truly seamless audio and video sync for users. It clocks up to 30 hours of battery life, which is amongst the best for wireless headphones. Topping it off with a gaming microphone engineered for clear communications, SXFI THEATER checks all the boxes for unsurpassed movie and gaming enjoyment on PC, Mac, PS4 and Nintendo Switch.

Creative’s booth at IFA will feature a theaterette, specially constructed for demo sessions with SXFI THEATER headphones.

Creative will also be showcasing its other latest audio solutions at IFA 2019, such as:

  • Creative’s most advanced PCI-e sound card Sound Blaster AE-9, the pinnacle of PC audio innovation
  • Outlier Gold, the new gold standard in true wireless ear buds with 14 hours of battery life per charge and Software Super X-Fi
  • MUVO Play, a waterproof speaker with stereo wireless link which is ideal for outdoor adventures
  • T100, a premium Hi-fi 2.0 desktop speaker system

The Creative booth at IFA 2019 is located at Messe Berlin, Hall 3.2, Stand 209 from 5-11 September.

AUDICA PlayStation VR Announcement Trailer

2019/08/28
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

Boston – August 28, 2019 – AUDICA™, the popular VR “rhythm shooter” that combines Harmonix’s award-winning music gameplay with precision shooting mechanics and an amazing soundtrack featuring songs from some of the world’s most popular artists, is coming to PlayStation®VR this fall.

Armed with a pair of rhythm blasters, players step into one of AUDICA’s mesmerizing cosmic arenas and shoot and smash targets to the beat of a hand-authored song. A flawless run with precise timing and accuracy will earn players one of the coveted spots on AUDICA’s global leaderboards.

With an expansive soundtrack that features tracks from household names, up-and-comers, and Harmonix originals, AUDICA maintains Harmonix’s reputation for delivering genre-defining soundtracks. AUDICA will feature a 30+ song soundtrack when it launches this fall. The following 27 songs have already been announced:

  • 1788-L & Blanke “Destiny”
  • 3Lau ft. Ninja “Game Time”
  • Alison Wonderland “I Want U”
  • Au5 & Fractal “Smoke”
  • deadmau5 “HR 8938 Cephei”
  • deadmau5 “Raise Your Weapon (Noisia Remix)”
  • DJ Fresh ft. Ms. Dynamite “Gold Dust”
  • Donna Summer “I Feel Love (Afrojack Remix)”
  • DragonForce “Highway to Oblivion”
  • ELYXR “Eye for an Eye”
  • Feed Me “To the Stars”
  • Iggy Azalea ft. Zedd “Boom Boom”
  • Inter:sect ft. Noelle LeBlanc & Naoko Takamoto “Decode Me”
  • James Egbert “The Space”
  • James Landino ft. Noelle LeBlanc “Break For Me”
  • Jeff Allen “Lazerface”
  • K/DA ft. Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Jaira Burns “POP/STARS”
  • Knife Party “Resistance”
  • KNOWER “Overtime”
  • M-Cue “Predator”
  • Mason vs Princess Superstar “Perfect (Exceeder)”
  • Noisia “Collider”
  • ORION “Time For Crime”
  • Savant “Splinter”
  • Symbion Project “Synthesized (Audica Remix)”
  • Zedd ft. Bahari “Addicted To A Memory”
  • Zedd & Grey “Adrenaline”

For players looking to perfect each song, AUDICA includes a fully-featured practice mode that enables players to pick specific song sections, slow them down and practice until they know it like the back of their blaster.  AUDICA also includes an in-game Map Creator, giving players the ability to create their own custom target map for any song on the soundtrack.

Join the Harmonix Discord for up-to-the-minute AUDICA Updates and stay tuned to Harmonix’s Twitter and Facebook pages for additional information and the latest AUDICA and Harmonix news.

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King Announced

2019/08/28
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EDISON, NEW JERSEY – Aug. 28, 2019 – On Oct 29, the 16-bit magic of Disney’s Aladdin and The Lion King games, complete with new features and enhancements, will be re-released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King will include the fan-favorite versions of each original title, featuring upscaled graphics to support high definition displays and additional upgrades to enhance playability on current consoles. The collection also includes a brand-new “final cut” of Aladdin and an original Aladdin “tradeshow demo” that has not been publicly available since 1993.

Fans will be able to revisit these beloved games and take advantage of a variety of modern support options, including instant save states, a “Rewind” button to jump back up to 15 seconds, level select, invulnerability, infinite lives, and an “Interactive Game Viewer.” The Interactive Game Viewer enables players to view full game playthroughs, with the ability to skip forward, jump in, and start playing at any point.

In addition, Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and the Lion King features:

  • Authentic Game Content with Modern Improvements – Fans old and new can enjoy the original game builds, upscaled graphics, customizable controls, special filters for visual enhancement and more.
  • Variety of Game Versions – The collection includes multiple playable platform versions of the games including their Sega Genesis, Game Boy and Super Game Boy releases, as well as The Lion King Super Nintendo Entertainment System version.
  • A Helping Hand – Players who want to experience the Disney magic in true “Hakuna Matata” fashion can use the Interactive Game Viewer, Rewind feature and cheat codes to aid gameplay progression.
  • Curated, Explorable Museum – A treasure trove of behind-the-scenes development assets including interviews, an art gallery and a music player shares the rich history behind the Aladdin and The Lion King 16-bit games.

Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and the Lion King has been updated for current consoles and PC by publisher Nighthawk Interactive and development studio Digital Eclipse. Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and the Lion King is coming to retailers on Oct. 29 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One, and PC. Physical copies will be available for $29.99 through retailers including GameStop, Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. Pre-orders will be available through all major retailers. The collection is rated E10+ by the ESRB.

Retail pre-order page links: