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EVGA Unveils The H370 Stinger Motherboard

2018/04/03
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Geek News, Hardware News, News

April 3rd, 2018 – Introducing the EVGA H370 Stinger – A budget-friendly workhorse for your HTPC or gaming PC. Featuring a next-gen Intel H370 Express Chipset, with DDR4 2667MHz+ memory support and a 10-layer PCB, this motherboard is built to withstand the daily grind. Using a 9-phase PWM, external clock generator, HDMI 2.0 and 7.1 Channel HD Audio, this motherboard will thrive as the heart of your next system, while supporting today’s widely-used components. With four SATA 6G ports, M.2, Intel Optane Memory Ready, the EVGA H370 Stinger has you covered for storage. This motherboard also comes with USB 3.1 Gen 2, 4 native USB 3.1 Gen 1 and included Dual-Band WiFi + Bluetooth for versatility. By using a careful balance of performance and features, the EVGA H370 Stinger gets you straight to the point.

Key Features

  • Supports Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 Socket 1151 Coffee Lake-S Processors
  • Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
  • HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2
  • 7.1 Channel High Definition Audio + Optical
  • Included Intel Dual-band WiFi / BT4.2 with external antenna
  • 1x M.2 Key E (32mm) + 1x M.2 Key M (80mm on back)
  • 150% Increased Socket Gold Content
  • 100% Solid State Capacitors
  • External Clock Gen.
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Support
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 Support
  • USB 2.0 Support

The EVGA H370 Stinger motherboard is coming soon. For more details, please see here:  www.evga.com/H370

Luminosity Wins CWL Birmingham Open

2018/04/02
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Geek News, News

April 2, 2018 – This weekend, competitors from around the world arrived in Birmingham, United Kingdom, to compete for the top prize at the CWL Birmingham Open, presented by PlayStation®4, but only Luminosity walked away champion. Teams Splyce, Rise Nation and OpTic Gaming rounded-out the top four spots at the three-day competition in Call of Duty: WWII, hosted at the INSOMNIA62 Gaming Festival.

For their win, Luminosity had to overcome local favorites Splyce in front of a passionate and vocal crowd. “Winning Birmingham means a lot to me. After Atlanta we really decided to show up here and win this,” said Team Luminosity’s Johnathan “John” Perez.

Fans from around the world watched online as teams from North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region competed via MLG.com/CallofDuty and Twitch.tv/CallofDuty, also via the in-game Call of Duty®: WWII theater within Headquarters on PlayStation®4..

Here are the final rankings for the CWL Birmingham Open:

1st – Luminosity
2nd – Splyce
3rd – Rise Nation
4th – OpTic Gaming
5th/6th – Reckless / Team Envy
7th/8th – Echo Fox / Lightning Pandas

The Call of Duty World League enters its first stage finals this weekend as the top eight teams from CWL Pro League Stage 1 will face-off April 6 – 8, at the MLG Arena in Columbus, Ohio. At stake is the winner’s share of a $500,000 event prize pool and the role of early season favorite in the record setting 2018 season of the CWL.

After the playoffs, the Call of Duty World League returns to the U.S. for the CWL Seattle Open, April 20 – 22. CWL Seattle Open tickets are available now in multiple varieties, while supplies last. General admission passes for the event are available for $59.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes). A Premium Pass for the event is also available for $89.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes) and includes an event t-shirt and one month of MLG GameBattles Premium. A $299.99 (plus applicable fees and taxes) Prestige Pass is also available and includes an event t-shirt, event jacket, one-hour early entrance to the venue, access to the Prestige Lounge and more. For tickets, visit MLG.com/CWLSeattle.

Visit CallofDuty.com/esports and follow the Call of Duty World League on Twitter and Instagram for the latest CWL updates. For live broadcasts and Video on Demand, visit MLG.com/CallofDuty.

Super League Gaming Launches SuperLeagueTV Twitch Channel

2018/04/02
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Geek News, News

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – April 2, 2018 – Super League Gaming, the world’s leading platform for amateur esports athletes to play like the pros, is lifting the curtain on a new digital channel, SuperLeagueTV. Debuting on Twitch, SuperLeagueTV is the first ever network dedicated to amateur esports and competitive amateur players. Initial programming will include top tier gameplay from Super League’s City Champs tournaments, as well as the most compelling storylines that emerge from among the thousands of individual and team-vs-team competitions happening throughout the year within Super League’s League of Legends and Minecraft events.

Broadcasting from Ultimate Media Ventures, Super League Gaming’s Huntington Beach-based production partner, SuperLeagueTV will offer commentary and analysis during hotly contested matches and original programming that shines a light on the increasing number of people who are making competitive video gaming their sport of choice. Beginning this week with Super League Gaming’s League of Legends City Champs season, the channel will feature known shoutcasters and other esports influencers, including play-by-play from Alexander “Opal” Archumbault, and color commentary by Alex “Mad_Magical” Whieldon.

“Super League Gaming is a player-first company. SuperLeagueTV is a player-first network,” said Matt Edelman, Chief Commercial Officer of Super League Gaming. “We are creating a channel dedicated to the massive community of amateur gamers seeking opportunities to play their sport in a trusted, competitive environment where they also can create lasting real-world connections. SuperLeagueTV is a natural extension of our core value proposition.”

SuperLeagueTV’s launch lineup will consist of multiple nights of gameplay taking place in heated City-vs-City battles within movie theaters across the country. Woven into the programming will be pre- and post-match content, including player interviews and City Club profiles, all of which will be available on SuperLeague_TV via Twitch. Additional content and distribution announcements will be made throughout the year.

Coming on the heels of Super League’s recent four-city expansion to Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia, SuperLeagueTV’s launch continues Super League’s 2018 momentum as the top esports brand for amateur gamers. New strategic, brand and game publisher partnerships will be announced soon.

Follow SuperLeagueTV on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/superleague_tv.

For more on Super League Gaming, please visit www.superleague.com and follow Super League Gaming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Red Faction Guerrilla Remarstered Announced

2018/03/29
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Vienna/Austria, March 29th, 2018; THQ Nordic Red Faction Guerrilla will be fully re-Mars-tered (pun proudly intended) and released on PC, PlayStation®4 and across the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X in Q2 2018. The game will go by the name of Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered and “destruction” will remain its middle name.

More information on the release date will be announced in due time.

One random yet fun fact about Mars (in real-life): At a height of 25km, Olympus Mons on Mars is the largest volcano in the Solar System and is nearly three times as tall as Mount Everest.

FARHOME Early Access Date

2018/03/28
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MARCH 28th, 2018 – Dynamic new developer, DEVCUBESTUDIO is today proud to announce that its debut VR shooter for Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE is coming to Steam Early Access on April 5th. FARHOME is a unique science-fiction game that teleports users into the year 2301, where earth is at the brink of a global catastrophe.

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 an in-built co-op option, but create something that treats its players to an immersive team-based science fiction adventure.

Players can choose from two individual character classes during early access and have the chance to explore different planets, all with their own distinctive environments. During each expedition, players will encounter several unusual inhabitants that will either help or hinder them on their journey.

The DEVCUBESTUDIO team is developing tools for the potential of expanding the game by users as they continue to work on the title throughout 2018/2019.

LEGO The Incredibles Announced

2018/03/28
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Burbank, Calif. – March 28, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group, Disney and Pixar, today announced LEGO® The Incredibles, a new video game where players take control of their favorite Incrediblescharacters in unforgettable scenes and action sequences from both Disney•Pixar films, The Incredibles and the upcoming Incredibles 2. The game encourages players to work together by combining the Parr family’s abilities and unique powers to conquer crime and family life in a LEGO world full of fun and humor. LEGO The Incredibles will be available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC on June 15, 2018, the same day Incredibles 2opens in theaters nationwide.

“The Incredibles franchise, full of super-powered characters, adventures and teamwork, combined with all of the humor, puzzle-solving elements and unexpected surprises of LEGO games makes for the perfect combination for players,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games Publishing. “With LEGO The Incredibles, fans can experience the non-stop action from both movies while fighting crime together as a super hero family.”

“LEGO The Incredibles offers hours of creative play within an imaginative LEGO version of The Incredibles movies,” said Sean William McEvoy, VP, Digital Games & Apps, The LEGO Group. “The co-operative puzzle solving creates fun for the entire family.”

“Fans of all ages will enjoy this new Incredibles gaming experience,” said Lisa Anderson, VP, Games, Disney. “LEGO The Incredibles introduces thrilling new adventures led by the incomparable Incredibles family, and puts their powers, and their family, to the test in a LEGO world full of fun and surprises.”

In the game, players explore action-packed story levels and an epic hub world, including Municiberg and Nomanisan Island, as they use their unique super abilities to bring the city’s villains to justice.

Gamers can assemble incredible LEGO builds either on their own or team up with family and friends in two player co-op mode for twice the fun.

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Release Date and Gameplay Trailer

2018/03/28
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LOS ANGELES (March 28, 2018) – One of the most revered role-playing game franchises of all time returns to the West with DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM® on September 4.

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and series composer Koichi Sugiyama. As the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series, DRAGON QUEST XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned turn-based combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.  After its release in Japan, DRAGON QUEST XI won multiple gaming awards and received critical praise, including PlayStation’s Platinum Prize and a perfect 40/40 score from Famitsu (Japanese publication).

In addition to delivering over 100 hours of content, the Western release of DRAGON QUEST XI will also feature several upgrades and enhancements that were not included in the Japanese release, including:

    • English Voiceover
    • Draconian Quest, a hard mode that offers additional challenges for more experienced players.
    • Overhauled Menus & UI, with graphical enhancements and more intuitive navigation.
    • Camera Mode, allowing players to take in views of the beautiful landscape, character renders and ferocious monsters in detail.
    • A New Dash Function and many other system enhancements such as improved character and camera movement

Beginning today, adventurers who pre-order from the PlayStation®Store can treat themselves to the exclusive “The Legend Reborn” Theme as an instant reward, along with in-game DLC items when the game launches – check out the following link for more details.

Full details on a SQUARE ENIX Store exclusive edition for the PlayStation®4 system will be revealed soon. For more information, please visit the game’s official social channels and website.

Grandesign Announces Experience at Comic-Con

2018/03/28
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Geek News, News, SDCC

SAN DIEGO, CA (March 28, 2018) – San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner and fans, with or without badges, have a new opportunity to quench their superhero thirst outside of the crowded Convention Center. Today, Grandesign, one of the fastest growing Out-of-Home media solutions companies in the country specializing in over-the-top outdoor campaigns and unique brand engagement, announces its partnership with Petco Park to bring comic book enthusiasts an “Experience at Comic-Con”.

Formerly known as Petco Park’s Interactive Zone, the Experience at Comic-Con plans to create the same type of atmosphere, but larger and more exciting than ever before. Nestled in the Lexus Premier Lot, folks can expect the three-acre blacktop to transform into a pop-culture playground equipped with engaging fan activations of Comic-Con-esque brands, with lounge areas, celebrity sightings, entertainment and food trucks.

“San Diego Comic-Con is the convention of all conventions and virtually impossible to get a ticket to like many sporting event championship games,” said Chief Operating Officer of Grandesign, Robert Ridgeway. “After spending the past seven years working with Comic-Con and Petco Park, we approached them with an idea to turn this interactive zone into a grand fan experience so the everyday fan can participate in this iconic gathering.”

In 2017, the interactive zone beckoned over 200,000 fans to the off-site location during the four-day event. With Grandesign’s help, it is predicted that the number of sci-fi, superheroes and other genre fare will hit record highs. Companies that have participated in the interactive zone in the past include Cartoon Network, Fandom, Amazon, Freeform, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios and many more.

“Grandesign was a natural fit as we have created successful activations together in the past,” said Director of Petco Park Events, Allie Asuncion. “We really trust the team’s operational skills and creativity.”

The Experience at Comic-Con will be open to the general public at no cost from July 19-22. Badge holders have the opportunity to enjoy the experience as a VIP member.

For companies interested learning more about sponsorship, naming rights and enhancement opportunities or to secure an experiential activation space, please contact a team member at eventsales@grandesign.com.

For more information on Grandesign and to catch a glimpse of the company’s epic outdoor campaigns, please visit www.grandesign.com.

For more information on events at Petco Park, please visit petcoparkevents.com.

MX vs ATV All Out Launch Trailer

2018/03/27
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Karlstad, Sweden, Vienna, Austria and Phoenix, AZ – March 27, 2018 – THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios today launched the highly anticipated, MX vs ATV All Out. Available now for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox® One, and PC, MX vs ATV All Out delivers the ultimate off-road experience complete with bikes, ATVs, UTVs; massive, open-world environments to explore; competition modes for every type of rider; the tracks, the pros, the gear, 16-player online and so much more!

“The team at Rainbow set out to create the ultimate off-road racing experience with MX vs ATV All Out and delivered exactly that!” said Klemens Kreuzer, Managing Director, THQ Nordic. “The off-road racing experience is all about freedom – choose what to ride and how to upgrade it, what gear to wear, how to compete, where to compete, who to compete against – all of this, plus major enhancements to Rainbow’s patented physics and terrain deformation technologies: Rider-Reflex 2.0 and Real-Time Deformation 2.0!MX vs ATV All Out is truly Rainbow’s crowning achievement!”

MX vs ATV All Out invites players of all skill levels to do it all – explore massive environments, compete in the best series events, ride freestyle and pull off insane stunts! All the bikes, tracks, gear, music, riders, personalities and even UTV’s are packed in!

MX vs ATV All Out is available now for 49,99 €/49,99 $ and 44,99 £ SRP on consoles and 39,99 €/39,99 $ or 34,99 for PC. Order here:
https://mxvsatv.com/#order-here

Injustice 2 – Legendary Edition Launch Trailer

2018/03/27
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March 27, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Injustice 2 – Legendary Edition, the upcoming version of the hit videogame Injustice 2, is available now in the Americas for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One X and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store.  Injustice 2 – Legendary Edition offers the expanded version of the critically acclaimed Injustice 2, which has been nominated for nearly 50 awards, and was honored as Fighting Game of the Year by 13 organization including the 21st D.I.C.E. Awards, The Game Awards 2017, IGN and Game Informer.

Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 – Legendary Edition offers the ultimate DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fighting game experience and packages the main game with the following downloadable content:

  • All downloadable playable characters: Darkseid, Red Hood, Starfire, Sub-Zero, Black Manta, Raiden, Hellboy, Atom, Enchantress and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

  • Premiere skins available from the Injustice 2 Ultimate Edition including Power Girl, John Stewart Green Lantern, Reverse-Flash, Grid and Black Lightning each with unique looks, voices, and dialogue.

In addition to the packaged content, enhancements that will be for available to all Injustice 2 – Legendary Edition and Injustice 2 owners include:

  • The introduction of the Learn Hub, the game’s expanded tutorial

  • New Gear items for all characters have been added

  • The character level cap is increased to 30

  • A new Augment Slot is available at level 30