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EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone – Winter Update Trailer

2017/12/12
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, CCP Games is excited to launch the Winter Update for EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone – the acclaimed multiplayer first-person spaceship shooter set in the gritty-but-glorious universe of EVE – across PlayStation®4 and PC, including all high-end VR headsets (PlayStation®VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive®).

This update introduces highly requested community tools and Spectator Mode designed for player-run tournaments, along with a new EVE Online: Lifeblood-themed map, plus support for TrackIR and Tobii delivering head-tracking for non-VR players.

A video exploring the Winter Update and its features can be found here:

First is the long-awaited addition of Custom Matches. No longer will you have to wait for a specific game mode, now you can set up your own matches on EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone’sofficial dedicated servers. You can also control the lobby through passcodes, private invites and a public server browser. Additionally, you’ll find options for map rotation, game mode and a ton of other settings to tweak the game for maximum enjoyment (…or carnage, depending on your preference).

Next is Spectator Mode, allowing you to follow the action on the battlefield without having to get your hands dirty. This new suite of tools enables you to either fly around the battlefield as a third-person ship-anchored camera, or observe the carnage from fixed hotspots throughout key areas of the map.

In addition, newly implemented support for Tobii and TrackIR head-tracking evens the playing field whether you’re playing EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone inside or outside of virtual reality. PC gamers will be able to use comfortable head gestures to survey the battlefield like a VR player, without negatively impacting their ability to control their ship. Moreover, this feature allows non-VR players to take advantage of the head-tracked ‘look-to-lock’ weapon functionality present in the VR experience of the game, enabling you to enjoy the gameplay enhancing benefits of VR along with the graphical fidelity and accessibility of flatscreen gaming.

To celebrate EVE Online’s recent Lifeblood expansion, this update introduces the Moon Refinery map. Set against the dramatic backdrop of a moon mining operation, the area is populated with iconic mining and industrial ships from EVE Online, and culminating in a tremendous display of laser destruction, this new map will have your jaw dropping and your heart racing.

For more information about EVE: Valkyrie – Warzone, visit www.evevalkyrie.com/warzone and follow the official EVE: Valkyrie Twitter feed or Facebook page.

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery Announced

2017/12/12
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Geek News, Mobile News, News

Los Angeles – December 12, 2017 — Today, Jam City, a Los Angeles based mobile games studio, in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, announced a licensing agreement to create Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, the first game in which players can create their own character and experience life as a Hogwarts student. The game will launch under Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Portkey Games, a new label dedicated to creating gaming experiences inspired by the magic and adventures of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.

“What an honor it is for Jam City to develop a mobile game for one of the largest and most iconic brands in history,” said Chris DeWolfe, co-founder and CEO of Jam City. “As Harry Potter fanatics ourselves, we have great respect for the millions of people throughout the world who have followed the Harry Potter stories for more than 20 years. This game is a labor of love for our developers and artists, who are dedicated to creating the most magical entertainment and game play experience for everyone who adores J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World.”

The new game lets Harry Potter fans live the dream of becoming a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by creating their own character and progressing through their years at Hogwarts. Along the way players will participate in all of the magical classes and activities they have come to love – like Defence Against the Dark Arts, Potions, Duelling Club, and more. Most of the iconic professors from the Harry Potter stories reprise their roles in the game.

“Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is a mobile gaming experience inspired by J.K. Rowling’s spell-binding lore, and it will be an exciting, fun way for fans to experience the Wizarding World,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “It is great to work with Jam City on the game, as the company has a proven track record of bringing rich, beloved worlds to players of mobile entertainment.”

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and will be available next year for mobile devices via the App Store, Google Play, and the Amazon Appstore. For more details on Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery as they are revealed, and to connect with other Harry Potter fans as you await your owl, visit www.facebook.com/HPHogwartsMystery/, www.twitter.com/HogwartsMystery, and for more information visit www.HarryPotterHogwartsMystery.com/.

Fallout 4 VR Out Now

2017/12/12
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December 121, 2017 – We’re pleased to announce that Fallout 4, the legendary post-apocalyptic adventure from Bethesda Game Studios and winner of more than 200 ‘Best Of’ awards, is available now worldwide in virtual reality on the HTC VIVE. Fallout 4 VR is a true, full-length open-world game, offering an unparalleled amount of VR content for players, including the complete core game with all-new combat, crafting, and building systems fully reimagined for virtual reality.

As the sole survivor of Vault 111, players enter a world destroyed by nuclear war and must rebuild the Wasteland and determine the fate of its residents. Within the massive world, players can interact with hundreds of locations, characters, and quests, all while collecting, upgrading, and building thousands of items in the most advanced crafting system ever. In addition, an all-new graphics and lighting engine brings the Wasteland to life like never before. From the blasted forests of the Commonwealth to the ruins of Boston, every location is packed with dynamic detail.

System Specs:

MINIMUM:
• OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
• Processor: CPU: Intel Core i5-4590 or AMD FX 8350 or better
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 / AMD RX Vega 56 or better
• Storage: 30 GB available space

RECOMMENDED:
• OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
• Processor: CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 / AMD RX Vega 64
• Storage: 30 GB available space

Also be sure to download the latest drivers from NVIDIA and AMD to get optimum performance.

You can view and share the “Intro to Fallout 4 VR on HTC Vive” video here.

Fallout 4 VR has been rated M for mature by the ESRB and is priced at $59.99 for HTC VIVE. For more information on Fallout 4 VR, visit https://fallout4.com/

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality PSX 2017 PS VR Announcement Trailer

2017/12/11
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

December 11, 2017 – Adult Swim announced this weekend their hit game Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality, presented by Adult Swim Games, Other Ocean, and Owlchemy Labs, will be available on Sony’s PlayStation VR (PS4) in 2018. Based on the critically-acclaimed and fan favorite Rick and Morty series, this multi-dimensional and incredibly immersive virtual reality (VR) experience was the #1 most downloaded VR game on Steam at launch in April.

Since launch, Rick and Morty fans have experienced:

  • More than 1 million Youseeks created and destroyed
  • 2.1 million portals stepped through
  • 550k trips to Purgatory
  • 275k times Rick has been slapped
  • 623k objects have been broken
  • 750k times the Plumbus has been thrown

Rick and Morty: Virtual Rick-ality is a fast-paced, chaotic VR adventure complete with mechanics and mayhem only possible in VR. Fans will experience the show in a totally new way– personally living life as a clone of Morty and all the trauma that comes with it. Navigate and rummage through Rick’s garage and the Smith household, and step through portals to alternate worlds. Follow Rick’s directions at your own risk to solve puzzles and complete missions in room-scale virtual reality.

Game features include:

  • Experience and interact with Rick and Morty in 3D
  • Probe, prod, throw and smash iconic items like the Plumbus
  • Teleport around rooms to find hidden objects
  • Real fake doors!

Conan Exiles Gets Release Date

2017/12/11
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Oslo, Norway – December 11th, 2017 – Funcom today announced that Conan Exiles, the studio’s open-world survival game set in the savage lands of Conan the Barbarian, will shed its Early Access skin and launch in both digital and retail stores on May 8th, 2018. Currently available in PC Early Access and Xbox One Game Preview, May 8th next year will also see the premiere of Conan Exiles on the PlayStation 4. To celebrate today’s announcement, Funcom released a brand new trailer which also offers a glimpse at some of the new content that will make its way to the final version, including an entirely new biome and a new combat system.

PRICING ON ALL PLATFORMS ANNOUNCED

Funcom also announced today the final pricing for the game across all platforms. The PC version will launch at $39.99 while Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will launch at $49.99. Conan Exiles is currently available on PC at the $29.99 Early Access price point, while Xbox One is available in Game Preview at $49.99. The PlayStation 4 version will not be available to play before full launch on May 8th, 2018. Everyone who purchases the game on PC or Xbox One in digital stores prior to launch will also receive the Conan’s Royal Armor in-game item at launch. Digital pre-orders will start on PlayStation 4 at a later date and will also include this exclusive item.

PRE-ORDER THE PHYSICAL RETAIL VERSION

Funcom is excited to be teaming up with Koch Media to deliver boxed physical copies of Conan Exiles to stores. Pre-orders of the physical boxed version have now begun with select retailers for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Gamers can pre-order the Day One Edition that contains a printed map of the Exiled Lands, along with the iconic Conan’s Atlantean Sword in-game item which is only available through pre-ordering the physical retail version. The official website will be updated throughout the week as retail outlets start listing the pre-order.

LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION ANNOUNCED

Last, but certainly not least, Funcom is thrilled to announce that a Collector’s Edition is now available for pre-order at select retailers. This one-of-a-kind edition contains a wealth of exclusive items both physical and digital sure to satisfy any fan of Conan the Barbarian and Conan Exiles.

The Collector’s Edition includes:

  • FIGURINE: 15 cm / 6 inch Conan the Barbarian polyresin figurine, modeled after Conan from the Conan Exiles cinematic trailer
  • CUSTOM COMIC BOOK: Full-color print comic book created in collaboration with Dark Horse Comics specifically for this game. The comic book tells the story of Conan on one of his adventures in the Exiled Lands.
  • SOUNDTRACKS: Three soundtracks featuring the music from Conan Exiles as well as the music from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures and Age of Conan: Rise of the Godslayer.
  • ARTBOOK: Go behind the scenes and discover some of the incredible production artworks developers used to guide their vision for the game in this full-color, print artbook.
  • WORLD MAP: Full-color printed map of the world of Conan Exiles.
  • DIGITAL COMIC BOOKS: Code to unlock six full-color digital comic books from Dark Horse Comics, featuring the entire “A Witch Shall Be Born” story arc.
  • DIGITAL RPG BOOK: Code to unlock the 368 full-color digital rule book created by Modiphius for their Conan pen and paper role-playing game. Everything you need to play!

For more information about Conan Exiles launch, pre-orders, and pricing, please check out this exhaustive blog update posted today on the official community website.

“Early Access and Game Preview has been an absolutely invaluable tool for us in developing Conan Exiles,” says Creative Director Joel Bylos. “Being able to get direct feedback from players has allowed us to focus our work on improvements, bug fixes, and new content. We still have a few months to go and are by no means done squashing bugs and making improvements. We’re working hard on new content and gameplay mechanics – including the new jungle and volcano biomes!”

Conan Exiles entered Early Access on PC on January 31st this year. The game is an open-world survival game set in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian. Here players must survive in a savage world, build their kingdom, and dominate their enemies in brutal combat and epic warfare. You start with nothing but your bare hands and forge the legacy of your clan, building anything from a small home to gigantic fortresses and entire cities. Wage war using swords, bows, siege weapons, and even take control of giant avatars of the gods and lay waste to enemy cities. Conan Exiles can be experienced in both local single-player and in persistent online multiplayer.

For more information about Conan Exiles, please visit www.conanexiles.com.

Wargaming.net Unveils Continued Charitable Support for USS Texas

2017/12/11
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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

December 11, 2017 – Wargaming announced today the continuation of their charitable efforts to help save USS Texas.

At 103 years old, Battleship Texas is one of the longest surviving modern naval ships in the United States. Unfortunately, with such age comes damage, and the ship suffers from constant leaks averaging over 300 tons of water per day, not to mention significant erosion and deterioration that will eventually make the ship irreparable unless swift action is taken.

In support of Project V.A.L.O.R. (Veterans and Loved Ones Responsibility), Wargaming’s four part charity program emphasizing Family, Home, Remembrance, and Giving Thanks, the company donated 100% of the proceeds from sales of the “Giving Thanks” emblem flag to the Battleship Texas Foundation this past November. In addition, World of Warships donated all money obtained in the sale of special Lone Star Texas bundles in-game through December 1, raising over $280K in hopes of aiding historians and preservationists attempting to dry dock the legendary ship.

“USS Texas is not only a historically significant ship, it’s one of the most popular ships in our game,” said Aleksandr Nikolaev, Regional Publishing Director, World of Warships, “so when we heard about the damage and devastation on board, we knew we had to do something to try and save her. We realize the ship is ultimately in need of millions of dollars for the save to eventually be successful, but hopefully we can help raise public awareness and contribute as much as we can in order to help the foundation out in its time of need.”

In the coming months, World of Warships will double down on efforts to rally gamers around Battleship Texas. The company detailed today a new Referral Program initiative to support the ship’s foundation running from December 11 through March 31, 2018. For every gamer who is referred to World of Warships through the program by an existing player and plays at least one battle in a non-premium tier VI ship, Wargaming will pay $25 to the Battleship Texas Foundation. In addition, players will be rewarded with USS Texas for free in-game as a regular prize through the Referral Program. There will even be a leaderboard tracking the Top 25 recruiting players, including special rewards once per month.

Added Nikolaev: “One of the key pillars here at Wargaming is historical authenticity, so we want to do everything in our power to try and help preserve the ship for future generations to both learn from and enjoy.”

For more information on the Referral Program and the entire USS Texas charity initiative, visit the official World of Warships website: https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/need-friends-first/

OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead Gets New Trailer

2017/12/11
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STOCKHOLM – Dec. 11, 2017 – A new cinematic trailer was released today for OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead, the upcoming cooperative first-person shooter in development by OVERKILL – A Starbreeze Studio, together with its partners Skybound Entertainment and 505 Games. This video features Aidan, the first of the game’s four unique playable characters fighting to stay alive in a post-apocalyptic world.

Inspired by the rich story universe of Robert Kirkman’s original graphic novels, OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is a four-player co-op multiplayer FPS action game set in Washington, D.C., as an outbreak brings the dead back to life. In this test of strategy and endurance, players will band together with up to three friends on a variety of missions and raids, securing supplies and survivors to strengthen their base camp against the threat of both the dead and the living – by any means necessary.

Each playable character has their own special abilities, skill trees, squad roles, play styles and background stories. Now they all share a common objective where survival and teamwork is paramount. The action is close-up and intense: take out enemies carefully with silent melee attacks or go in guns blazing. You need to be able to improvise, as nothing is certain, and a horde of walkers is always around the corner.

OVERKILL’s The Walking Dead is expected to launch in fall 2018 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. For the latest updates, visit https://www.overkillsthewalkingdead.com, and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Atari Announces Speakerhat Sale

2017/12/11
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Geek News, News, Tech News

December 11, 2017 – The season of giving is here, and finding the perfect gift for that loved one that “has everything” can be a tough job. Today, we might just have what your readers are looking for — Atari Speakerhats, the new premium audio experience and future-inspired gadget/apparel that has taken everyone by surprise with its quality and utility! The Atari Speakerhat is a baseball-style cap with high-fidelity stereo speakers and microphone that can connect instantly to any Bluetooth-enabled device. Practical and portable, Atari Speakerhats make music, games, streaming video, live chat and phone calls easy and fun.

Just in time for the holidays — and for a limited time only — all Atari Speakerhats are now on sale at AtariLife.com. Save up to $40 off on any Speakerhat in the full launch collection, including the recently revealed Pong Anniversary Limited Edition Speakerhat. As an added bonus, all Atari Speakerhats include free standard shipping in the U.S. and deluxe gift/storage boxes.

The full Atari Speakerhat collection is available to order now exclusively at AtariLife.com in the following styles and colors:

  • Fuji Blackout Atari Speakerhat
  • Atari Snapback Speakerhat (Royal Blue/White or Black/White)
  • BLADE RUNNER 2049 Limited Edition Atari Speakerhat
  • Pong Anniversary Limited Edition Atari Speakerhat

Please feel free to share this sale with your high-tech-loving readers and social media followers.

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Teaser and Co-op Details

2017/12/10
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VANCOUVER – Dec. 9, 2017 – Piranha Games announced tonight at Mech_Con that the upcoming and highly anticipated MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will feature four-player co-op and full modding and Steam Workshop support, and during the keynote speech at the event revealed all-new gameplay footage showcasing a variety of ‘Mechs in combat on a selection of biomes to be featured in the final game, set to launch in late 2018 (www.mw5mercs.com).

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries features intense PvE ‘Mech combat in an immersive, career-based Mercenary campaign driven by player choice. Featuring an advancing timeline starting in the year 3015, players will adopt the role of a new MechWarrior mercenary thrust into leadership of a mercenary squad as the Third Succession War continues to fracture the Inner Sphere; the vast region of colonized space surrounding Earth. Victory, prestige, and profit will not only require skill on the battlefield, but in the maintenance and enhancement of your BattleMechs.

The game’s newly-announced co-op functionality will enable players to host up to three friends inside their campaign universe, running missions together as a coordinated lance under the banner of the host’s mercenary unit.

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries will also receive full mod support, empowering fans to customize their own missions, contracts, planetary systems, biomes, and much more, via powerful toolsets and Steam Workshop integration.

The feature announcements and new gameplay footage were unveiled at Mech_Con 2017, an annual celebration of all things MechWarrior and BattleTech. Hosted by Piranha Games and featuring a variety of partners – each with a deep history of involvement in the beloved franchise – and attended by fans from around the world, the evening was capped off by an exciting conclusion to the first-ever MechWarrior Online World Championship Finals, where two teams of eight duked it out on the battlefield for their shot at the World Championship title and a share of the prize pool.

For more information about MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, and to keep up to date with Piranha Games and MechWarrior Online, make sure to visit the MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (https://mw5mercs.com/) and MechWarrior Online (https://mwomercs.com/) websites, or follow Piranha Games on Twitter through @PiranhaGames (https://twitter.com/piranhagames) and @MechWarriorF2P (https://twitter.com/Mechwarriorf2p).

Sea of Thieves: Release Date Announce Trailer

2017/12/08
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December 8, 2017 – We’re thrilled to share that at The Game Awards last night, we announced that Sea of Thieves’ shared-world multiplayer experience will be setting sail globally on the Xbox One family of devices and Windows 10 PCs on March 20, 2018 for $59.99. The game is now available for pre-order, and you can check out the latest trailer for the latest taste of the daring adventures you’ll find in-game.

Players who digitally pre-order will receive exclusive access to a pre-release closed beta, providing the perfect opportunity for fans to find their sea legs ahead of launch. In addition, players will score free loot in the form of the Black Dog Pack, offering stylish clothing with unique, spectacular designs.

We’re also happy to announce the Xbox Wireless Controller – Sea of Thieves Limited Edition. The controller features a deep purple translucent design, adorned with laser etched barnacles, one golden trigger and a mysterious skull that glows in the dark. The Xbox Wireless Controller – Sea of Thieves Limited Edition is available for pre-order now for $74.99 USD, and releases globally in all Xbox One markets on Feb. 6, 2018. In addition, the controller comes with the exclusive Ferryman clothing set for your Sea of Thieves character, a 14-day trial of Xbox Live Gold and a 14-day trial of Xbox Game Pass at no additional cost.