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ASTRO Gaming Nintendo Switch A10 Headset New Details

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Tech News

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and LAUSANNE, Switzerland – May 31, 2018 – ASTRO Gaming, a leader in premium video gaming equipment, today revealed additional details surrounding the studio’s highly anticipated official Nintendo Switch™ A10 Headset. ASTRO Gaming confirmed the upcoming headset will feature The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild, celebrating a critically acclaimed title within one of the most iconic franchises in videogame history. ASTRO plans to reveal the new headset at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, June 12-14 (MR-307) with availability coming later this year.

“With our new wired headset for the Nintendo Switch, we celebrate the iconic gaming experience that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild delivers to a new generation of gamers,” said Cris “Soup” Lee, head of licensing & partnerships, ASTRO Gaming. “We worked closely with Nintendo to create a stylish, uncompromising audio experience, with a special new chat adapter designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch. With the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, players can chat with their friends while playing compatible games at home or on the go.

ASTRO Gaming’s new Nintendo Switch A10 Headset features:

  • Stylish new black colorway with rich gold highlights
  • Classic Legend of Zelda iconography
  • Full chat capability on Nintendo Switch with a new discreet chat cable
  • Durable and highly adjustable headband perfect for gaming on-the-go
  • Memory foam ear-cushions for extended comfort
  • “Tuned for Gaming” with ASTRO Audio™
  • Precise voice communications with the included omnidirectional mic

ASTRO Gaming’s development of the new Legend of Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch headset stems from an exciting multi-year agreement with Nintendo announced in April.  As part of the deal, ASTRO Gaming will develop a variety of special edition headsets, speaker tags and accessories celebrating some of the most iconic characters and franchises, including The Legend of Zelda™, Super Mario™ and more.

Quantum Replica Launch Trailer

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

PRAGUE, Czech Republic, 31 May 2018 – 1C is proud to announce that Quantum Replica, a fast-paced cyberpunk action game, developed by ON3D Studios, releases today for PC Windows via SteamTM and other online stores. The game’s release for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One will follow in autumn of this year.

The characters of Quantum Replica define and pursue their fate under the neon lights of the futuristic metropolis that has long been governed by the Syndicate. Although for Alpha, neither his destiny nor future is known as he continues down a set path, seeking knowledge. One that is treacherous and revealing, and will eventually guide him to his own self. Being a “most wanted” person and with many adversaries standing in his way, his special abilities of time manipulation, as well as numerous weapons and gadgets at his disposal, will be of help on this pre-determined way towards the truth.

“We at On3D are all very proud of Quantum Replica, which is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to create a gaming experience that offers fast paced stealth gameplay and a compelling storyline. We are looking forward to share our view of a 2084 dystopian future with the gaming world!” says Jaime Andrés Castilla Ruiz, CEO of ON3D Studios.

TERA Windows PC Launch Date

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

May 31, 2018 – En Masse Entertainment, a player-driven publisher focused on delivering great games and great service, today revealed details about Hero’s Oath, the next content update coming to their flagship True Action Combat MMORPG on PC, TERA. Releasing on Thursday, June 7, Hero’s Oath will continue the story of intrigue and betrayal within the Valkyon Federation, culminating with players delving into the abyss to prove their true intentions.

Located in the Velika Outskirts surrounding the capitol city, Antaroth’s Abyss will challenge – and reward – players like never before with both normal and Hard difficulty modes available at launch. The dungeon will be the second location for players to earn in-game masks with beneficial stats, with a chance for bosses in the Hard difficulty to drop an Infinity Mask. Players will be able to upgrade their existing Stormcry gear to the next tier, named Heroic Oath, with future updates to add enchanting to and more to the set.

Hero’s Oath will also introduce PvE dungeon leaderboards, which will function similar to the PvP battleground leaderboards with monthly resets to give dedicated players a shot at the top slot. The dungeon leaderboards will feature Antaroth’s Abyss (Hard Mode) and Pit of Petrax at launch, with more dungeons planned for inclusion in later updates.

This Friday, June 1 marks the start of a monthly Level-Up event for TERA PC players, a monthly event that will reward players who level up a specific class during with a slew of fun cosmetics and items designed to help speed their way to level 65. For more details about the inaugural Level-Up month for the gunner class, check out the full news post here: http://tera.enmasse.com/news/posts/tera-pc-weekly-event-cycle

For more details on the Hero’s Oath update coming to TERA PC on June 7, visit the promo page on the TERA site here: http://tera.enmasse.com/events/heros-oath

Overload Out Now

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Thursday, May 31 2018 — Revival Productions’ Overload, the spiritual successor to the classic six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) tunnel shooter Sci-Fi game Descent, is now available for PC (Windows, Mac, & Linux) for $29.99 on Steam and GoG. Overload’s Early Access version received a user rating of 96% on Steam.  The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will release in the third quarter of 2018.

Revival Productions was founded by Matt Toschlog and Mike Kulas, co-founders of legendary Parallax Software, creators of the Sci-Fi classic Descent. “If you loved Descent, then Overload is the true spiritual successor you have been waiting for. It plays like Descent, the mechanics and level design feel like Descent, and it looks and sounds amazing,” said Mike Kulas, co-creator, Revival Productions.  Matt Toschlog added, “For someone who never played Descent, think of Overload as a hardcore, intense Sci-fi FPS in a world where the action takes place on all sides of the player.  Descent features a deep single-player story campaign, a highly-replayable Challenge Mode with online leaderboards, and individual and team-based multiplayer modes.”

Descent, developed by Parallax Software and published by Interplay in 1995, received critical acclaim for its 3D six-degree-of-freedom gameplay that combined the best of space flight simulation with FPS experience. Offering both single player and multiplayer experiences, Descent gave players three axes of rotation and three axes of movement unlike other FPS games that have only 2 axes of rotation and 2.5 axes of movement. Six-degrees of freedom adds complexity and depth to control and movement and it takes the standard FPS experience to a whole new level.

Overload offers classic 6DOF play but brings the labyrinthine environments to new and vibrant life with updated features, deeper gameplay, weapons with individual characteristics, dramatically enhanced graphics, the ability to explore levels beyond main objectives, and comes with VR support.

Gameplay Features

  • 15 level single-player campaign plus secret levels
  • Numerous level challenges including lava, forcefields, lockdowns, ambushes, and secret rooms
  • 20 terrifying robot enemies, plus Super-Robots and Variants and three bosses armed with customized AI giving them unique personality and combat behavior
  • Multiplayer with public and private matches
  • Challenge Mode with 12 levels and Infinite and Countdown variants that alter the focus of play
  • Story by the writer of FreeSpace 2 with fully-voiced audio (English Only)
  • Adrenaline-pumping soundtrack
  • Virtual reality support for Oculus and Vive
  • Achievements and Leaderboards
  • Upgrades and XP system and advanced player stats
  • Automap and Holo-guide for navigation assistance
  • Save anywhere
  • Six difficulty levels ranging from a casual challenge to very punishing
  • Support for mouse, keyboard, gamepad, and joystick controls
  • Surround sound audio options
  • Optional training level for refining your piloting skills
  • Interface and subtitles available in: English, French, German, Spanish and Russian
  • Post launch: Release of Level Editor and support for user-created levels and campaigns

A demo of Overload is available at:

Total War: Warhammer II The Queen & the Crone DLC Launch Trailer

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

May 31, 2018  – A blood night stirs and the time for slaughter is nigh. The wicked Hag-Queen, Crone Hellebron, storms towards the tranquil lands of Avelorn to claim her murderous victory for all the Dark Elves.

Everqueen Alarielle of the High Elves must arm herself and call upon her sisters. It is only in her magical radiance that this scourge, led by the embittered Crone, can be repelled and finally stamped out for the glory and preservation of Ulthuan.

Where does your allegiance lie? Watch the new hype trailer and choose your side:

Also released today and available free to all Total War: WARHAMMER II players is Alith Anar, The Shadow King. This stealthy Legendary Lord brings a host of new abilities to the High Elf roster and the voice of Hollywood actor Dylan Sprouse, a longstanding fan of the series.

And that’s not all. From today, players can jump into the massive the Mortal Empires campaign as Norsca, plus enjoy a host of new improvements in this major content update.

Released on May 31st, The Queen & The Crone is currently available to buy at a 10% discount from SEGA approved digital retailers. Further details are available here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/779880/

Total War: WARHAMMER II is available through Steam here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/594570/Total_War_WARHAMMER_II/

Horror FPS GTFO Releases New Screenshots

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

May 31, 2018 – 10 Chambers Collective, an independent Swedish development team led by the game designer behind the PAYDAY franchise, Ulf Andersson, announced today that GTFO (www.gtfothegame.com) will be playable for the first time, by appointment at E3 2018 (Concourse Booth #8804). GTFO is a 4-player co-op horror First Person Shooter made with Unity that will test the mettle of the most hardcore players.

Since its announcement trailer debuted at The Game Awards in December 2017, GTFO has been selected by several outlets as one of the most anticipated games of 2018. At E3 2018 10 Chambers Collective is offering the first hands-on for journalists and a small number of selected hardcore fans – who have been picked from their ‘Ambassador Programme’. The playtests will take place behind closed doors and will run on computers from Alienware, powered by NVIDIA GPUs.

“We were blown away when we saw the debut trailer for GTFO during The Game Awards and our excitement was validated after we had the chance to play the game earlier this month,” said Isabelle Riva, Head of Made with Unity, Unity Technologies. “We are so impressed at what the small team of nine people at 10 Chambers Collective has been able to accomplish; it’s a testament to how Unity has the power to unlock the world’s creative potential.”

Together with this announcement, 10 Chambers Collective reveals new in-game screenshots from GTFO. The screenshots reveal a new enemy that uses long, jellyfish-like feelers to detect the players, and can be downloaded here.

Members of 10 Chambers Collective will be attending E3 and release more in-game screenshots and gameplay footage, which will be available to all media at www.gtfothegame.com.

“We‘ve been overwhelmed by the support we got during and after The Game Awards. Getting that kind of exposure when you’re a small self-financed team like us really changed the playing field. Now, with the support of Unity, we’re reaching a higher level once again and GTFO can really become the game we started to fantasize about three years ago”, says Ulf Andersson, founder of 10 Chambers Collective.

GTFO will be released in 2018 and can already be found on Steam. ​Interact with 10 Chambers Collective on Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, and join the ambassador program to get development info ahead of the public.

 

Flashing Lights Launch Trailer

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

May 31, 2018 – With just one week to go until Flashing Lights’ 7 June Early Access release, a launch trailer for the police, fire and EMS game has arrived. The brand new trailer takes a deep dive into the exciting gameplay mechanics and features of Flashing Lights.

Take a look at the trailer here for a peak at the game’s open world, online multiplayer, and gameplay across all three playable departments. As a police officer, players will use a speed radar, pull over suspects and utilise a high-tech on-board computer. As a firefighter, players will be putting out raging fires with a fire extinguisher and a water hose, as well as using the heavy-duty jaws of life to rip apart car doors and rescue those trapped inside. As an EMS specialist, players will find themselves first to respond to life-threatening accidents, using a first aid kit and a stretcher to treat patients.

And that’s not all Flashing Lights has to offer – this is just the starting point. After Flashing Lights has launched in Early Access the game’s mechanics will be built upon considerably, and the open world will continue to be expanded and improved.

ROCCAT Unveils Titan Switch Tactile Mechanical Switch

2018/05/31
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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

HAMBURG – May 31, 2018 – ROCCAT, the Hamburg-based esport equipment manufacturers, announced the Titan Switch Tactile, its first switch designed in-house and developed in collaboration with TTC, a leading manufacturer of keyboard switches. As a mechanical switch, the Titan is the perfect mix of competitive speed, first-class typing feel and striking aesthetics. ROCCAT will unveil their newest product that will include the Titan Switch during Computex on June 5.

ROCCAT’s challenge was to make a more responsive and swift switch by first reducing the actuation point from 2 mm to 1.8 mm and keeping in mind that the quality of the key stroke wasn’t sacrificed for speed. In addition, the switch bouncing time was reduced by 20 percent which was achieved by optimizing the ROCCAT firmware and working with high-quality components to secure the stability of the switch. The crisp, tactile pressure point paired with solid precision and high reaction speed ensures an excellent typing feel and a unique gaming experience.

As a testament to ROCCAT’s commitment to creating the most efficient and state-of-the-art products, design also played a large role in the development of the Titan Switch Tactile. The transparent housing and ultra-light key caps not only offers a view of the switch’s mechanical components, but also shows off ROCCAT’s impressive AIMO lighting system. Each switch contains a long-life multicolor LED for thrilling lighting scenarios in a range of 16.8 million colors. The result is a powerfully balanced switch: precise, responsive, and comfortable.

Atari VCS Indiegogo Campaign Live

2018/05/30
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Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

NEW YORK, NY (MAY 30, 2018) – Atari®, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers, announced today that its new Atari VCS™ hardware platform is now available for pre-sale exclusively on Indiegogo. A new Atari VCS launch video accompanies the announcement. Two Atari VCS models are available to pre-order, including the Atari VCS Day One Collector’s Edition featuring a special retro-inspired real wood-front, and the sleek Atari VCS Onyx, with a glossy black face and searing “Atari Red” illuminated Fuji logo. The Atari VCS Day One Collector’s Edition is $299 USD, exclusive to Indiegogo, and only available for a limited time. The Atari VCS Onyx is priced at $199 USD, also for a limited time. Atari’s reimagined Classic Joystick and the all-new Modern Controller are available for purchase in select packages or as standalone purchases. Initial Atari VCS shipments are planned for mid-2019.

Retro-inspired, but not a “retro-box,” the Atari VCS is a modern device that offers a customizable entertainment experience for the home. As an homage to the past, every Atari VCS comes with the Atari Vault® collection of more than 100 all-time classic games, including arcade and home entertainment favorites like Asteroids®, Centipede®, Breakout®, Missile Command®, Gravitar® and Yars’ Revenge®.

Atari VCS features a unique open platform, where users can access a Linux “sandbox” to add their own software and customize their system. Additionally, Atari VCS will have universal peripheral connectivity to work with other PC input devices such as bluetooth and USB game controllers, mouse and keyboard, webcams, microphone, external speakers and headphones.

“We are happy with the progress we are making on Atari VCS and thrilled that fans finally have a chance to reserve the first ones,” said Michael Arzt, Atari COO of Connected Devices. “Atari VCS will give fans a lot of freedom to game, stream, connect and customize their experience like never before. The entire Atari team is working hard to deliver this unique platform and can’t wait for fans to get their hands on it. We’ll have exciting reveals and announcements between now and then so stay tuned!”

Atari has partnered with leading technology companies to help develop Atari VCS, including AMD, who provides the Atari VCS custom processor with Radeon Graphics Technology, and video game peripherals maker Power A who is developing the Classic Joystick and Modern Controller. The Atari VCS platform will support 4K resolution, HDR and 60FPS content, onboard and expandable cloud storage options, dual-band WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as USB 3.0 support. Additional specifications are listed on the Atari VCS Indiegogo page and subject to change.

Fans can learn more about the Atari VCS and exclusively pre-purchase any model of their choosing from: https://uberstrategist.link/ATARIVCS-PreSale.

For more information, fans can follow Atari VCS on Facebook, Twitter @TheAtari_VCS and Instagram.

Podcasts Come to PLEX

2018/05/30
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Geek News, News

May 30, 2018 – Plex Podcasts is here! Currently in BETA, Podcasts is designed to give users the best, easiest-to-use, most customizable podcast experience, on any device, with no subscription or media server required. At launch, Plex Podcasts will be available on iOS, Android, Roku, and the Plex web platform, with additional device support coming soon.

Plex Podcast Features:

  • Free, quick and easy – Simple, intuitive set-up, and no subscription required
  • Cross-device playback status – A unique feature not offered by others, cross-platform playback lets users listen to podcasts on a jog and pick up where they left off at their desk
  • All your media in one place – On Deck support for Podcasts displays the latest unplayed and partially listened episodes just like other shows, sitting alongside all other media within Plex, from personal photo, music and video collections, to curated news, to live and recorded TV, and more
  • Information-rich – As you have come to expect, Plex enhances podcasts with metadata, offering more info about the programs and related podcasts
  • Standard podcast controls –  Controls such as forward and back, variable speed playback, and mark as played give you full control over your listening experience
  • Easily add personal favorites – If a podcast isn’t already in the Plex catalog you can still add it by adding the feed url and Plex will treat it just as if it were already there, including retrieving rich metadata, related podcasts, search support, and more, making it more advanced than standalone podcast offerings
  • Add to My Podcasts – Allows you to automatically add items to On Deck and easily get to your favorite shows
  • Multi-device support – Device support at launch includes iOS, Android, Roku, and the Plex web platform with other platforms rolling out soon

Additional features and platform support will be rolling out to Plex Podcasts in the coming weeks, including:

  • Smart downloading with granular options for managing the episodes you want to keep on a per show basis
  • Additional metadata support including richer show pages and more discovery options
  • Podcasts Import & Export (OPML) support, which will allow users to import their currently subscribed podcasts right into Plex

And about the new experience for Plex mobile apps (those screen grabs are also at the link above): It’s all about Plex delivering on the promise of a customizable, personalized media experience. Now, YOU get to choose what types of content you want to see, what appears on your home screen and browse by what you want to play (rather than where it comes from).

Want your mobile experience to be focused on music, podcasts, and news while on-the-go? Just save them to your home screen on your mobile device. Love casting your reality TV episodes while at home? Bring TV shows front and center for easier streaming to the big screen. Plex has always been about YOUR content and it’s now a more personalized experience making everything even easier to browse and search. The feature Plex fans have been waiting for.