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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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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.

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Home Sweet Home Episode 2 Official Trailer

2019/08/28
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August 28, 2019 – YGGdrazil Group Co. Ltd and Ningbo Inception Media Group today announced Home Sweet Home Episode 2 will release on Steam this September 25th, the follow up to the cult classic Home Sweet Home. Blending classic first-person gameplay, mind-bending puzzles, and a terrifying story steeped in classic Thai folklore, Home Sweet Home Episode 2 brings a number of new gameplay features and story surprises that promise to fill every gamer’s heart with excitement and terror.

Continuing immediately off where the first Home Sweet Home game ended, the main character Tim begins his earnest search for his missing wife, Jane. Awakening in a dark and strange forest, he’s immediately set upon by its crazed inhabitants, who appear to be more spirit than human. Using stealth and combat, a first for the series, Tim must sneak, kill and solve puzzles as he makes his way through the forest and beyond in a desperate search for his missing wife. Along the way he’ll also have to contend with a mysterious Thai dancer, who appears when Tim is at his most vulnerable and whose deadly touch is capable of making short work of him. Along the way, Tim will also discover the sinister and mysterious connection between the dancer and his wife, a revelation perhaps best left unknown.

For more information about Home Sweet Home Episode 2 please visit the links below.

Official game website: http://www.homesweethomegame.com

Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1098940/Home_Sweet_Home_EP2/

The Fisherman – Fishing Planet The Complete Edition Trailer

2019/08/28
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Lesquin, France, August 28, 2019 – For the first time, the free to play fishing simulator Fishing Planet, downloaded by 7 million players, goes premium with exclusive content to be discovered in a brand-new trailer!

Th Fisherman – Fishing Planet – Complete Edition Trailer:

The Fisherman: Fishing Planet gathers 143 species of fish with realistic behavior, 19 fishing areas around the world, 4 fishing techniques, dynamic weather and thousands of tackle combinations possible, with unique properties.

The exclusive content available in The Fisherman: Fishing Planet also includes: a new fishing spot in La Creuse, France, the trolling technique, four unique fish species and a new motorboat.

It is open season this winter on October 17 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan Launch Trailer

2019/08/28
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August 28, 2019 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. and Supermassive Games have released the official launch trailer for The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan. The fate of everyone aboard lies in your hands as Man of Medan drops anchor on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PCs via STEAM® on August 30, 2019.

The first in an anthology of horror games developed by Supermassive Games, the masterminds behind 2015’s Until Dawn, and published by industry leader BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is a tale with numerous outcomes. Players must navigate carefully as every playable character can live or die depending on the choices made in-game, leading to a multitude of possible endings and near-limitless replayability. Man of Medan is helmed by a talented cast of actors, including stars Shawn Ashmore (X-Men, Quantum Break) and Pip Torrens (The Crown, Star Wars: The Force Awakens), whose in-game likenesses are rendered in eerily vivid detail.

Insta360 GO Unveiled

2019/08/28
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August 28, 2019 – Insta360 today launched GO, a tiny stabilized camera that mounts anywhere. GO uses its innovative form factor and AI-powered smart editing to make capturing life effortless.

Insta360 GO is the Ant-Man of cameras. Weighing in at 18.3 grams (0.65 ounces), it goes places that other cameras can’t, captures angles other cameras don’t, and never gets in the way.

When worn, GO enables seamless, hands-free shooting, so users can capture experiences at the spur of the moment without ever fumbling behind a phone display. But GO is more than a wearable. A magnetic body, plus a range of accessories, means GO is ready to clip, tag or hang on just about anything.

Shooting video with GO is simple: Pressing its button once records a clip for up to 30 seconds, pressing a second time stops it.

Gimbal-like stabilization.

Because GO can be mounted anywhere — from clothing to vehicles — it has to be ready for a bumpy ride. Whether users walk, ride or crossover dribble, GO keeps footage smooth using Insta360’s signature FlowState stabilization.

FlowState is the secret ingredient that enables GO to get great footage anytime, anywhere.

AI-powered FlashCut auto editing.

GO doesn’t just save time and hassle during capture. With FlashCut auto editing, it also saves the hassle of finding and editing your best clips.

FlashCut uses AI to find your best shots and combine them — on beat — into a stylized edit. GO can sort content based on theme (e.g. food, cities, smiles) and quality of shot composition. With FlashCut, users can capture, edit and share their day in a few taps.

For creators who like to get hands-on, the GO app also offers a full-featured editing tool that allows tweaking of everything from transitions to color palette and playback speed. The app also lets users easily combine footage from the GO and their smartphone, ensuring their edits bring together all of their best shots.

Hyperlapses made easy.

Thanks to its next-level stabilization, GO makes hyperlapses easy. Mind-blowing shots that used to take expensive gear and hours of editing are now as simple as the press of a button. GO captures hyperlapses for up to 30 minutes at 6x speed.

Stationary timelapses are just as easy. GO’s mount-anywhere design lets users capture the flow of time from impossible perspectives.

Do a barrel roll.

The GO app’s unique Barrel Roll feature lets you twist your shots like a turntable, as many times as you like. It’s a head-turning effect that looks even better when combined with a hyperlapse.

Smooth, rolling shots used to take expensive gimbals and fancy footwork. GO uses stabilization and an ultra-wide field of view to make them easy.

Water resistant.

GO is IPX4 water-resistant straight out of the box. It’s ready for splashes, rain, and submersion in water for up to 10 seconds.

Slow-mo to GO.

GO supports shooting at up to 100 FPS so creators can slow things down and dial in on the action.

200 clips a day.

GO’s Charge Case slips into your pocket, allowing for easy charging on the fly. With the Charge Case, GO is ready for about 200 clips a day.

After a day of shooting, the Charge Case connects directly to your phone for fast footage transfer.

Make it yours.

Any GO purchased via Insta360.com can be laser-engraved to give it a personal touch. Check out details here.

Available now.

GO comes standard with a range of accessories for easy charging and mounting, including the Charge Case, Magnet Pendant, Pivot Stand, Easy Clip and Sticky Base. GO is priced at $199.99 USD.

It’s available worldwide via Insta360.com and select retailers, including B&H Photo and Canada Computers.

Insta360 GO purchase link:
https://www.insta360.com/product/insta360-go/

Borderlands 3 Official PC Specs Released

2019/08/28
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August 28, 2019 – No matter which platform you use to play Borderlands 3, all the on-screen mayhem is going to look fantastic. But all you PC players out there will be able to fine-tune those excellent visuals via Borderlands 3‘s extensive graphics settings, letting you perfectly match the visual fidelity to your personal preferences and the power of your rig.

If you want to get the most out of your machine and maintain smooth framerates with tons of graphics settings turned up, here’s a handy list of recommended specs, featuring AMD Ryzen and AMD Radeon hardware:

 

MINIMUM SPEC 1080P Gaming

  • OS – Windows 7/8/10 (latest service pack)
  • Processor – AMD FX-8350 (Intel i5-3570)
  • Memory – 6GB RAM
  • Graphics card – AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 2GB)
  • HDD – 75 GB

 

RECOMMENDED SPEC 1440P Gaming

  • OS – Windows 7/8/10 (latest service pack)
  • Processor – AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600 (Intel i7-4770)
  • Memory – 16GB RAM
  • Graphics card – AMD Radeon™ RX 590 (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB)
  • HDD – 75 GB

 

Once you’ve got your spec sorted, it’s time to tinker with the many graphics settings available in Borderlands 3. Check out this blog for a complete list of the in-game visuals options on PC, which allow you to adjust everything from Vertical Sync and Field of View to Ambient Occlusion and Screen Space Reflections.

Borderlands 3 launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 13.

Warhammer: Odyssey Mobile MMO Announced

2019/08/27
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August 27, 2019 – Games Workshop and Virtual Realms today announced Warhammer: Odyssey, an exciting MMO that brings the conflict and intrigue of the Warhammer Old World to Android and iOS devices.

Morrslieb the Chaos Moon grows large in the skies above the Old World, under it’s wicked visage doomsayers take to the city streets and those creatures who would bring the walls of man crumbling down become ever more bold. However, all is not lost! Those that would stand against the darkness and chaos that threatens civilisation have come together once more, honouring ancient pacts as they did in times long past. Now is the time for heroes, now is the time to forge your odyssey.

Experience the Old World in the palm of your hand in a fully featured free-to-play mobile MMORPG for Android and iOS devices. Join a Mercenary Company and fight back Morrslieb’s evil influence across hundreds of quests through iconic locations Marienburg, Drakwald Forest, and The Wasteland.

Across three playable races and 6 character classes, Warhammer: Odyssey players will be able to craft their ideal hero depending on their personal playstyle. Lighting fast attacks and crippling debuffs await those ready to take on the role of a Witch Hunter, while devastating offensive spells and restorative healing abilities mark the key qualities of the Archmage, to name a few.

Character Races

  • Human
  • Dwarf
  • High Elf

Character Classes

  • Witch Hunter
  • Warrior Priest
  • Slayer
  • Engineer
  • Shadow Warrior
  • Archmage

Engage with a world that’s always growing and expanding, with regular free content updates that add more enemies, formidable bosses and iconic territories from the Old World.

To learn more about Warhammer: Odyssey please visit: https://www.warhammerodyssey.com/

New Chernobylite Gameplay Trailer Released

2019/08/27
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August 27th, Gliwice, Poland — Discover new routes to take in the highly contaminated Exclusion Zone of Chernobylite, but be careful! Besides being an excellent virtual alternative to visiting the Pripyat power plant and its surroundings, Chernobylite will also drive you insane. Play as a physicist who decided to revisit the area 30 years later to finally face his fears and rescue his beloved. Encounter unpredictable situations and natural, as well as supernatural threats. Overcome deadly creatures pouring out from an alternate reality. And do your best to stay conscious, as it won’t be an easy task.

And in case you missed it, check out the most recent, official gameplay trailer with a ton of new content you’ll encounter in-game.

Add the game to your wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016800/Chernobylite/) to keep up with all news and updates from the polluted zones of Chernobyl.