Irvine, CA, April 10th – Obsidian Entertainment, developers of genre-defining RPGs such as Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, in partnership with publisher Versus Evil, and Critical Role, the biggest group in live-stream tabletop role-playing, are proud to announce their collaboration on the forthcoming Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire. As a special treat for fans of the show, the Critical Role cast is returning to the characters they popularized in their first Dungeons & Dragons campaign, Vox Machina, allowing Deadfire players to choose Critical Role’s character voices for their created party members in the game. Special Vox Machina player portraits will also be available as a free DLC when Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire launches on May 8th.
“I was such a fan of the original Pillars game, and thoroughly enjoying being a part of the vibrant world the team created,” says voice actor and Critical Role DM, Matthew Mercer. “With the wonderful folks of Obsidian now bringing the entire cast of Critical Role to bring even more of the world of Eora to life, it’s sparked this incredible opportunity to bring our Critical Role characters of Vox Machina into their world via custom art and voice sets. A truly surreal milestone for this D&D nerd.”
“Working closely with the cast of Critical Role to bring Deadfire’s companions and story to life has been an amazing experience,” states Obsidian Entertainment Audio Director, Justin E. Bell, “Their incredible acting talent, ensemble chemistry, and tabletop roleplaying expertise coupled with Obsidian’s expertise in making deep, immersive, CRPG’s is the perfect combination. Together we’ve made something really special that we’re very proud of, and we can’t wait to share it with fans of RPGs when Deadfire releases.”
Critters and fans of Obsidian RPGs alike can pre-order Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire now from Critical Role (via versusevil.com), GOG, or Steam.
April 10, 2018 – The world is in peril and only you can save it in Masters of Anima! The new indie gem from Passtech Games, the makers of Space Run, is available today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One®, Nintendo®Switch and PC! Follow Otto in his quest against the forces of evil in strategic, action-packed battles, where your ability to make tactical decisions quickly is vital. Summon and control large armies of up to 100 Guardians, who obey your commands with intuitive and innovative gameplay made from the ground up for controller play, as well as keyboard and mouse!
You play as Otto, an apprentice of Anima, able to wield incredible powers that are the source of all life in the world of Spark. You covet the rank of Master so you can finally marry your fiancée Ana – who is now a captive of the terrible Zahr and his fearsome Golems!
Use the powers of Anima to summon an army of magical Guardians in your quest to defeat Zahr’s dreaded Golems. Learn to control new types of Guardians on your adventure, each with their own unique talents and abilities useful to explore the vast world of Spark and reveal its secrets, as well as to take down the formidable bosses that stand in your way. As your victories rack up, acquire new powers and abilities for both yourself and your Guardians, ultimately becoming a true Master of Anima.
Fremont, Calif. – April 9, 2018 – AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces the new AG352UCG6, a refreshed version of its critically-acclaimed AG352UCG with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz.
The new AG352UCG6 keeps all the features of the original AG352UCG but boosts the refresh rate from 100Hz to 120Hz for faster and smoother visuals. The AG352UCG6 features a curved 35” WQHD (3440×1440) panel with vibrant colors for a more exciting visual experience while gaming. Its 1800R curvature conforms to the way the eye naturally sees and helps reduce eye fatigue in addition to creating a more immersive experience.
The AG352UCG6 features NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Technology that synchronizes the display’s refresh rates to the NVIDIA GPU to eliminate screen tearing and minimize display stutter and input lag. This results in fluid and responsive gameplay with sharper-looking images and scenes appearing more vibrant.
The new AGON monitor also packs additional AOC monitor technologies such as AOC’s FlickerFree technology and LowBlue Mode. Eye comfort is one of the most important considerations for outlasting the competition, and since the AGON displays are designed specifically for the competitive gamer, they feature eye-protecting AOC Flicker-Free Technology to reduce eye strain, discomfort, and fatigue during long gaming sessions. The AG352UCG6 goes even further with its Low Blue Light mode, reducing adverse short wavelength blue light without sacrificing color quality.
The AG352UCG6 is available now for $899 at Newegg, Micro Center and Amazon.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – April 9, 2018 – HyperX®, the gaming division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today announced the HyperX Pulsefire SurgeTM gaming mouse with RGB lighting is now shipping. The Pulsefire Surge delivers pinpoint accuracy with its Pixart 3389 sensor and a resolution of 16,000 DPI. Left and right button switches are rated up to 50 million clicks using Omron switches for exceptional click feel, response and consistency. The mouse also offers radiant 360-degree RGB light ring with effects that can be personalized using HyperX NGenuityTM software, allowing gamers to personalize colors to match a system or environment for an immersive gaming experience.
“We consulted with professional gaming teams and gaming enthusiasts on the form, fit and features throughout the design process of the Pulsefire Surge,” said Marcus Hermann, business director, HyperX. “Our goal was to complement the HyperX suite of gaming peripherals with a high-quality mouse, offering a combination of performance and customization for professional and enthusiast gamers alike. The Pulsefire Surge meets these standards of excellence.”
The Pulsefire Surge features five customizable native DPI settings that support up to 16,000 DPI, which can be set to a gamer’s individual style or preference. Onboard memory1 allows users to customize lighting and effects and save up to three profiles for on-the-go gaming. LED lighting customization1 allows users to choose and set RGB colors on the 360-degree light ring, DPI button and HyperX logo using HyperX NGenuity software. In addition, advanced customization tools include sensor performance settings, macros and DPI settings.
Designed for comfortable gaming sessions, the Pulsefire Surge uses a flexible, braided cable for smoother movements and lasting durability. The mouse also features a comfortable symmetrical design with large skates for enhanced gliding and smoother movements across surfaces.
Availability
The Pulsefire Surge RGB gaming mouse is now available through the HyperX network of retail and e-tail outlets for $69.99 MSRP and is backed by a two-year warranty and legendary HyperX reliability. For more information on Pulsefire Surge, please visit Pulsefire Surge webpage. A video featuring the product is here.
SAN FRANCISCO — April 9, 2018— Today, Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands will introduce a free special Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell®–themed mission featuring the legendary Sam Fisher voiced by Michael Ironside as part of Special Operation I, the first major update of the second year of post-launch content for the game. Players will be able to team up with Sam in this special crossover event for free beginning tomorrow, April 10, on next-gen consoles and Windows PC. Additionally, players will have full access to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon®Wildlands during the upcoming free weekend taking place from April 12 until April 15, 2018. The free weekend will be available on all platforms and will give newcomers the opportunity to try out everything including Ghost War PvP mode, Predator mission and Special Operation I.
Starting April 10, a wealth of exclusive Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® content will be introduced to the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands main game and Ghost War PvP mode, including a new PvE mission, exclusive customization items and a new Ghost War PvP class. Players* will be able to play alongside Sam Fisher, the iconic character from the critically acclaimed Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell® espionage series, and help him complete his new high-risk infiltration mission in fictionalized future Bolivia. This new special challenge is playable solo or with up to four players in co-op and is one of the most difficult missions the Ghosts have ever faced. The nighttime stealth mission will require players to use all the tools at their disposal to succeed.
“We are all super excited to bring such an iconic character as Sam Fisher into Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands, said Nouredine Abboud, senior producer, Ubisoft. “Teaming up with Sam Fisher will require the Ghosts’ stealth, cleverness and tactics…we can’t wait to see the reactions of our players as they face this new challenge!”
Upon completing the mission, players will be rewarded with exclusive items such as Sam’s iconic sonar goggles with a new night-vision filter and more. Even though the mission will forever be available in-game, these rewards will only be available until the Special Challenge ends on May 16. In addition to the rewards for completing the challenge, players can further customize and arm their Ghosts with the Splinter Cell Gear Pack, which includes new customization items and weapons such as the Karambit Knife; an exclusive close-combat blade inspired by Splinter Cell® Blacklist®, or the fully customizable SC 4000 prototype Splinter Cell assault rifle.
Special Operation I will also bring the Echelon, a new assault class available in all PvP modes that will expand the Ghost War roster to 18 unique classes. The Echelon is a part of Sam Fisher’s Fourth Echelon team, and therefore has access to high-tech equipment as well as the Sonar Pulse ability that allows him to see enemies behind walls at short range and gain tactical advantage over the opposing team. Ghost War players will be able to get early-access to the new class by using their Prestige points or with the Year 2 Pass.
For more information about Special Operation I or free weekend, please visit: ghostrecon.com/freeweekend
Developed by Ubisoft Paris,* Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands is a military shooter entirely playable in up to four-player co-op or single-player from beginning to end. Players have total freedom to accomplish their missions how they want and watch as the world reacts to their actions. Players can choose to move quietly in the night, go in hot at dawn or work together to execute a sync shot that takes out enemies in one fell swoop. Each choice has a consequence, and players must improvise or adapt their plans to ensure the completion and success of each mission. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Ghost War allows players to live the ultimate co-op experience in 4v4 modes. Featuring a growing roster of classes, maps and PvP modes, Ghost War focuses on teamwork, strategy and tense tactical engagements.
Moenchengladbach/Germany, April 09, 2018 – today astragon Entertainment GmbH and the developer team of stillalive studios are happy to present the first gameplay trailer of Bus Simulator 18. Next to first gameplay impressions the trailer is also offering a first look at the game’s official licensed buses of the popular bus brands Mercedes-Benz, MAN, IVECO and Setra. The release of Bus Simulator 18 is planned for June 20, 2018.
The official gameplay trailer of Bus Simulator 18 can be found here:
With the Unreal®Engine 4 based Bus Simulator 18 publisher astragon Entertainment and the stillalive studios developer team are offering the unique opportunity to build their own bus company and take the helm of officially licensed buses of manufacturers and brands like Mercedes-Benz and MAN and for the first time in the history of the popular Bus Simulator series IVECO and Setra.
Compared to its successful predecessor Bus Simulator 18 will offer new license partners as well as a two-and-a-half times bigger and free accessible vibrant game world, even more city districts and numerous exciting new features like the option to drive by day and night while the synchronous multiplayer mode offers the opportunity to proceed to action with four players at the same time!
Thanks to the advanced modding support in Bus Simulator 18 players will not only be able to create and implement new buses but also whole new cities!
Bus Simulator 18 will be released on June 20, 2018 in retail as well as a digital download for 29.99 EUR (RRP).
April 6, 2018 – Coming up in a special Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands event, the Ghosts will be teaming up with a new partner. More details to come on April 9th.
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April 5th, 2017 – Dynamic new developer, DEVCUBESTUDIO is pleased to announce FARHOME, its debut VR game for Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE is available now on Steam Early Access.
FARHOME is a unique science-fiction game that teleports users into the year 2301, where earth is at the brink of a global catastrophe. Exploring different planets with distinctive and unique environments, players will chose from two individual character classes during early access, venturing into the unknown, as they meet the local inhabitants, who will help or hinder your progress.
FARHOME is DEVCUBESTUDIO’s first foray into the VR world, and an exciting time for the studio. The 50-strong team are pulling on their combined experience to not only create an action-packed first-person shooter with co-op, but build something that treats its players to an immersive team based science fiction adventure.
The DEVCUBESTUDIO team will continue developing FARHOME and its development tools to allow user generated content and modifications throughout 2018/2018
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (April 6, 2018)— Lucasfilm announced today that “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the newest adventure taking place in the Star Wars galaxy, has been selected to screen at theupcoming Cannes Film Festival in Official Selection and Out of Competition during the film festival’s run, May 8-19, 2018.
Director Ron Howard is expected to attend along with cast members Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton, Phoebe Waller, Joonas Suotamo and Paul Bettany.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” makes the jump to light speed in a high-octane adventure that navigates the perils of a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, forges new friendships that will last a lifetime, and reveals untold secrets from the hidden past of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. Han Solo meets loyal co-pilot Chewbacca and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian for the first time, bound by a desperate mission against impossible odds that will help shape the irresistible scoundrel audiences have come to love.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is the second film in the StarWars story series, following “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” which opened in December 2016, and has garnered worldwide box office receipts of over $1 billion dollars.
The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are the executive producers. Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan wrote the screenplay.
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” opens in U.S. theaters on May 25, 2018.
April 5, 2018 – Are you ready to play Truth or Dare? The Truth or Dare Live Experience is happening this weekend at Hollywood and Highland!
Bring your friends and experience this twisted game live and unfiltered. We will be filming your experience, and can share the raw footage with you. We will also be cutting a video for our social accounts and sharing with media outlets. Those who make it out alive will have a chance at prizes and tickets to the Truth or Dare World Premiere with Lucy Hale and Tyler Posey.
Tell the truth or you die. Do the dare or you die. Are you prepared? Only the fearless will survive!
There will also be an advance screening of the movie at the TCL Chinese theaters, Friday 4-6-18 at 5:30pm
