TAIPEI, Taiwan – November 13, 2017 – AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. today introduced a brand new line of gaming audio solutions called SonicBlast. The opening lineup includes two soundbar variations — the SonicBlast Soundbar GS331 and GS333, both of which deliver crisp and clear sound for a variety of occasions. Both soundbars are optionally complemented by the GS335 Subwoofer, a dedicated add-on that brings powerful bass and groundbreaking performance.
Featuring three EQ modes for games, movies, and music, the SonicBlast GS331 is a 2.0 channel soundbar that delivers 40W of rich sound and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth. Meanwhile, the SonicBlast GS333 is a straight audio beast with 60W of roof-raising audio, built-in subwoofer for heavier tones, three EQ modes, and Bluetooth connectivity. For the bass hounds out there seeking an extra dose of thunder during their bombastic gaming sessions, there’s the SonicBlast GS335 that features 70W of in-your-face bass, a simple wireless setup, and intuitive on-board volume controls. The GS335 Subwoofer can be paired seamlessly with the GS331 and GS333 soundbars.
“Gamers have very specific needs when it comes to sound,” said Betina Huang, Marketing Assistant Manager of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. “We’ve studied user feedback in terms of their preferences for gaming audio and have finally delivered products that crack the code with the SonicBlast soundbars and subwoofer.”
The SonicBlast GS331 and GS333 Soundbars and the GS335 Subwoofer are available now on Amazon.
November 8, 2017 – It is the crisis of the third century. A string of inept emperors and usurpers vying for power have torn the Roman Empire into three factions, and with barbarians and Eastern Empires ready to exploit the chaos, it’s do-or-die time. On November 30th, players can reunite the empire or tear it down in this new, grand-scale campaign pack for Total War: ROME II.
Total War: ROME II – Empire Divided features a host of new content to give a new lease on life to ROME II; including 10 different playable factions, new victory conditions and new campaign features such as plagues, cults and banditry. Empire Divided also puts a heavy focus on telling the stories of the characters and powers involved in this rich and fascinating period.
Also joining Empire Divided on November30th is the free Power & Politics patch update. This update overhauls ROME II’s political system to create a more subtle and intriguing experience with farther-reaching consequences.
Full details on Empire Divided, plus info on how ROME II players can gain entry to the Power & Politics open beta, can be found in the Empire Divided Q&A.
Larkspur, Calif. – November 7, 2017 – Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios today confirmed the details of the Homefront: The Revolution Xbox One X Enhanced Update. Xbox One X users will benefit from improved visuals and performance when playing Homefront: The Revolution. The update includes the following:
The game is rendered in 3200 x 1800 which is a four times increase over the standard Xbox One version. This resolution will provide superior image quality on 4k TVs and a crisper, super-sampled image on 1080p TVs.
All HUD and UI elements are rendered in native 4K for the highest quality image.
The Time Splitters 2 arcade machine content is now rendered in native 4K.
The game takes advantage of Xbox One X’s increased memory which will support more high quality textures on screen at any given time.
Frame rate performance is further improved.
HDR support has been added to both the Xbox One X and Xbox One S hardware.
Players that already own Homefront: The Revolution can download the update today and enjoy all of the enhancements. For those that would like to purchase the game, the full range of content including the main game and all DLC is available through Deals with Gold with discounts of up to 70 percent off. The deals will be available from today until November 14, 2017. A free trial is also available on both Xbox One and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, containing the entire first ‘Red Zone,’ offering up to four hours of single player gameplay, and unlimited access to ‘Resistance Mode,’ the online co-operative mode in Homefront: The Revolution.
For more information and to get the latest updates on Homefront: The Revolution, follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @HomefrontGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/HomefrontGame, or visit Homefront-Game.com.
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. – November 7, 2017 – OFM, a leading workplace furniture company, today announced the launch of a new gaming furniture brand, RESPAWN. With decades of experience in ergonomics, OFM created RESPAWN to deliver quality, accessible gaming furniture without sacrificing comfort or performance. The first RESPAWN products to market are a lineup of eight racecar-style PC gaming chairs that are designed to suit a range of gamers’ needs, including a range of adjustable seat depth, tilt, and arms, ergonomic comfort, and a variety of personalized colors and materials selection.
More information on the gaming chair lineup from RESPAWN visit: RespawnProducts.com. The chairs are now available for purchase via Amazon, NewEgg, Rakuten and via the official RESPAWN website.
“Gamers have specific ergonomic and aesthetic needs that aren’t met by standard office chairs, and many of the seating options out there are outrageously priced or offer features that don’t provide comfort in a stylish way,” said Blake Zalcberg, CEO of OFM, Inc. “We knew that there was a need in the market that we could fulfill based on our 20 years of experience at OFM, and decided to create the RESPAWN brand. RESPAWN delivers an affordable and durable product designed specifically for gamers.”
The RESPAWN chair lineup has eight different options so gamers can select their preferred type of comfort, style and functionality. Features include:
Ergonomic Comfort: Whether the chair has a steel tube frame design encased in molded foam to provide highly-contoured support, or if it boasts segmented padding for a cushier feel, chairs have an adjustable headrest and lumbar support pillows to provide comfort that lasts. RESPAWN-200 and RESPAWN-205 feature reinforced mesh backing to increase airflow to regulate body temperatures and enable lightweight support.
4D Adjustability: Find optimal positioning by raising or lowering the chair, tweaking the height and depth of armrests or reclining from 90-130 degrees on the RESPAWN-100, RESPAWN-105, RESPAWN-110, RESPAWN-200 and RESPAWN-205 and up to 180 degrees on the RESPAWN-104, RESPAWN-115 and RESPAWN-120. Each chair has a full 360 degrees of swivel rotation to enable dynamic movement.
Premium Make: Upholstered in bonded leather in your choice of bold, contrasting colors, or in a darker professional-looking option, all RESPAWN chairs have up to a 275-pound weight capacity for long-lasting use.
Warranty and Support: All chairs are backed by the RESPAWN Limited Lifetime warranty with dedicated year-round representative support.
REDWOOD SHORES, CA (November 7, 2017) Today, Square Enix® and Crystal Dynamics® announced that enhancements for the critically acclaimed Rise of the Tomb Raider® are now available for Microsoft’s Xbox One X in conjunction with the new console’s launch. Players who have already purchased the game for Xbox One can now freely download and experience the wide range of new technical features on Xbox One X.
“We’re always pushing ourselves to deliver the highest fidelity experience in our games and we love taking those next steps with any new technology,” said Scot Amos, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “This launch coincides perfectly with our commitment to always offer the best we have as a reward for our dedicated and passionate fans. Providing these awesome new enhancements as a free upgrade enables Xbox players to maximize their Tomb Raiding experience.”
View the Rise of the Tomb Raider Xbox One X Enhancements trailer here:
Developed in partnership with long-time partners Nixxes Software, the Xbox One X features for the award-winning experience include the highest fidelity graphics ever in a Tomb Raider game. The new technical enhancements leverage the full power of Xbox One X and offer visual settings that gamers can tailor to their taste.
“Partnering with Nixxes Software has allowed us to deliver an incredible level of fidelity and immersion,” said Ron Rosenberg, Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “They have proven once again that they are masters at getting every ounce of power out of a new platform.”
Xbox One X players can choose from one of three visual modes:
Native 4K: (full 3840 by 2160) for the highest fidelity resolution
Enriched Visuals for stunning graphic upgrades
High Frame Rate for the smoothest possible gameplay
New Xbox One X tech enhancements for Rise of the Tomb Raider include:
HDR display support for more vibrant and accurate color representation
Spatial audio support, including Dolby Atmos®, for true 3D audio
Enhanced texture resolution for Lara Croft®, NPCs, and environments for even more immersive and realistic details
Additional visual enhancements include:
Improved volumetric lights
Improved reflections
Enhanced foliage
Upgraded polygonal detail
Improved anti-aliasing
Amplified texture filtering
In addition to these visual enhancements, current season pass owners who own an Xbox One X will receive all of the new content featured in Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration™. This includes the “Blood Ties” single player content, co-op play for Endurance mode, “Extreme Survivor” difficulty setting for the main campaign, 20 Year Celebration outfit and gun, and five classic Lara skins. Additionally, all previously released downloadable content such as Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch, Endurance Mode, Cold Darkness Awakened, 12 outfits, seven weapons, and 35 expedition cards are available. With over 50 hours of gameplay, this is the most comprehensive version of the award-winning experience.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration received over 100 awards and nominations and is one of the highest rated games on next generation systems. Lara Croft becomes more than a survivor as she embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition to the most treacherous regions of Siberia in search of the secret of immortality.
November 07, 2017 – Wargaming is excited to announce that World of Tanks, the free-to-play, online tank warfare game is now playable in 4K resolution and with HDR support as a launch title on Microsoft’s newest and the world’s most powerful gaming console – the Xbox One X.
World of Tanks made its first console debut in 2014 on the Xbox 360 and has been continuously enhanced and updated with new content and graphical improvements for the Xbox platform. Today, with the power of the Xbox One X, World of Tanks makes its biggest graphics leap on Xbox, offering tankers full native 4K resolution and High Dynamic Range (HDR) support.
Additionally- for the very first time as the only title from the launch portfolio – players with an Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S or Xbox One X can team up and use the voice chat to coordinate their tactical maneuvers on the battlefield, no matter which Xbox generation they are using. The strategic and tactical tank battle game provides full cross-platform playability across Xbox 360 and the Xbox One family.
“We are honored that World of Tanks is one of the launch titles today on the Xbox One X,” said TJ Wagner, Creative Director and Executive Producer at Wargaming’s Chicago-Baltimore studio. “The capabilities the new platform offers has allowed us to make World of Tanks look and play better than ever before on Xbox. Our team has been hard at work to enhance every aspect of the game, and we are looking forward to how the game will keep evolving on the platform to give the best tank gaming experience out there.”
New players will get the opportunity to kick off their tanking career with World of Tanks X Edition Starter Kit – available for free in the Microsoft store. It includes the base game plus the American Tier II T1E6-X1 Light Tank including 100% Trained Crew plus a free Garage Slot and 3 Days Premium time to give the new soldiers a boost to start with!
Exclusively available in the Microsoft Store is the immaculate Xbox Scorpion Bundle, which celebrates the new addition to the Xbox One family. It includes crew customization vouchers, Premium Time, XP Boosts along with special camouflage crew and the fierce M56 Scorpion, an American Tier VII Tank Destroyer that is perfect for snipers who also like to be on the move. Other tankers will certainly feel the sting as players leave their mark on the battlefield! Tank commanders can even add their calling card to their tank with the Scorpion emblem included in this bundle.
For more information on World of Tanks on the Xbox One X visit:
CHICAGO – November 7, 2017 – Today, SteelSeries introduced a new Arctis gaming headset to the award-winning line-up, the Arctis 3 Bluetooth. This addition of Bluetooth allows users to hear audio from both Bluetooth sources and wired connections at the same time. Arctis 3 Bluetooth is designed for everywhere you game, with remarkable sound, comfort and style on all gaming platforms, including PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, VR and mobile.
Arctis 3 Bluetooth is now even more ideal for Nintendo Switch. Gamers can connect to their phones via Bluetooth to use the Nintendo Switch Online chat mobile app, while using the wired connection to hear game audio from their Nintendo Switch. This is the first headset with this type of compatibility for the Nintendo Switch.
The Arctis 3 Bluetooth also allows console gamers to connect with their friends and community on Discord’s mobile application over Bluetooth, while simultaneously listening to in-game audio from their Xbox One or PlayStation 4 over a wired connection. This connectivity allows gamers to take calls, join VoIP chat and stream music wirelessly over Bluetooth while hearing balanced and powerful game audio through the 3.5mm connection.
SteelSeries Audio Category Manager, Brian Fallon says, “This is the first time that you can simultaneously have wired gaming audio and wireless Bluetooth. Bluetooth is incredibly useful for connecting wirelessly to mobile devices for chat and music, but as most gamers know, Bluetooth has too much latency for gaming. That is why this is a wired headset for gaming and Bluetooth for everything else.”
“We’ve noticed gamers hacking away at blending console game audio and Discord voice for quite some time,” says Eros Resmini, CMO of Discord. “SteelSeries makes that whole process easy with this product and let’s more gamers use Discord with their friends.”
The Arctis 3 Bluetooth features SteelSeries’ low-distortion speakers to deliver incredible sound while gaming on PC, portable console and across mobile devices. Featuring the best microphone in gaming, the SteelSeries ClearCast mic is a retractable bi-directional system that delivers clear voice communication while acoustically eliminating all background and surrounding noise. The athletics-inspired AirWeave performance fabric ear cushions and exclusive ski goggle headband provide extreme and long-lasting comfort.
Intuitive SteelSeries Engine software allows for personalized audio settings, with an innovative, detachable and interchange cable system and a built-in share jack for multi-player listening to make Arctis 3 Bluetooth the best all-platform headset available.
November 6, 2017 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced that the top-selling videogame Injustice 2 is coming to PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) Nov. 14. Originally developed by NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 is being adapted for PC by QLOC and beginning today fans will be able to participate in an open beta that will be available on Steam. For the first time, PC players will be able to experience the super-powered hit game featuring Justice League characters Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg, as well as other iconic DC characters such as Harley Quinn and Green Arrow.
Developed by the award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice 2 features a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Players can fight their way across an epic Story Mode, ever-changing Multiverse and online multiplayer guilds – all while earning rare and valuable gear to fully customize their characters. The game is currently available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
For more information about Injustice 2 please visit www.injustice.com. Join the Injustice 2 conversation on Facebook, Twitter, and official forums.
Please feel free to share the news with readers and let us know how else we can assist in your coverage.
Not quite sure how we missed this, but the teaser for Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope (an upcoming fan film) is worth checking out! The full film will be released on November 14th, 2017 on YouTube.
LOS ANGELES, Calif., October 23, 2017– Machinima top talent creators Robot Underdog announced that the fan-favorite film Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope will debut on YouTube on November 14th with the full installment of this hit live-action, crowdfunded saga.
DBZ: LoH is a live-action film based on the #1 anime, manga and video game series Dragon Ball Z and millions of fans across the world are anticipating this live-action adaptation. This film faithfully retells the Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks anime, while also drawing inspiration from the manga, capturing the characters, story, and action of the originals created by Akira Toriyama. This attention and care have earned Light of Hope plenty of accolades within the Dragon Ball fan community
DBZ: LoH faithfully retells the Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks anime, while also drawing inspiration from the manga, capturing the characters, story, and action of the originals created by Akira Toriyama. This attention and care have earned Light of Hope plenty of accolades within the Dragon Ball fan community. Alongside the series’ gritty, character-focused approach, it’s the faithfulness to the original material that sets it apart from other fan films and has helped the pilot film earn 28M views to date. Two years ago, DBZ: LoH released a humble spec pilot that took the Dragon Ball community by storm. Thousands of fans across the world loved the pilot so much they rallied together to fund an Indiegogo campaign for the full film. DBZ: LoH is truly for fans – by fans.
“This project was only possible because of the passion and love from cast, crew, and fans. Together, we were able to bring to screen all the aspects fans loved about the original – the characters, story, intense action and visuals ” explained Co-creator Rita McMillin.
The DBZ: LoH Team:
Donnie McMillin and Rita McMillin (Co-Creators – Directors, Producers)
LA Based husband/wife team who are producing and directing the film together. They are the co-founders of Robot Underdog brand and Youtube channel. Rita is also the co-writer.
Derek Padula (Co-writer)
Derek is this world’s first professional Dragon Ball scholar. He’s also the author of the Dragon Ball Culture book series, and the #1 best-selling book Dragon Ball Z: It’s Over 9000!
Z Team Films (action design)
The Cast: Kenny Leu (The Long Road Home, NCIS), lifelong
martial artist Amy Johnston (Street Fighter Resurrection, stunt double in Deadpool and Captain America: Winter Soldier) Tyler Tackett, Ruthann Thompson, and Jack Wald as Trunks
About DragonBall Z: Light of Hope
Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope could be the last stand of the Saiyans.
With Goku, Vegeta, and the other Z Warriors dead, the merciless Androids #17 and #18 are burning the world to ash. It is up to Gohan and Trunks to save the future timeline. To accomplish this, Gohan must find a way to mentor the young Trunks and teach him to find strength in his heartache. Meaning the apprentice must grow up painfully fast to save every human life possible. While they battle, Bulma is working to create a time machine and a cure to prevent Goku from dying in the past timeline. Even if they can’t change the future, they can give hope to the past.
A boy must lose his childhood. A grieving son must act as a father. A widowed wife must conquer time. Through the darkness of loss, can this family find a Light of Hope?
SAN FRANCISCO – November 3, 2017 – Elgato Gaming today announced that the 4K60 Pro, a first-of-its-kind capture card capable of flawlessly capturing 4K footage at 60 frames per second, will be available on November 21, 2017. Originally teased at Gamescom 2017, the 4K60 Pro will be the first consumer-ready 4K capture card to hit the market. The 4K60 Pro is ideal for capturing Ultra HD footage from a PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, PC, or any other unencrypted HDMI source. Pre-Orders for the 4K60 Pro are available on Elgato and Amazon for an MSRP of $399.95.
“4K content is here to stay and demand is booming. Content creators shouldn’t be limited by the constraints of their capture hardware,” said Julian Fest, General Manager of Elgato Gaming. “The 4K60 Pro gives creators the tools they need to stay ahead of the curve and give their audiences nothing less than the best.”
Robust hardware, coupled with Elgato’s custom-built software, provide a dedicated framework for maximum performance. This allows content creators to record with ease and export to their preferred editing application, crafting their final product on their own terms. Elgato’s Instant Gameview powers creators’ workflow with real-time precision and ultra low-latency — even when pushing an incredible number of pixels.
4K60 Highlights:
Ultra quality: capture your gameplay in immaculate 4K resolution at 60 FPS
Instant Gameview: power your workflow with superior low latency technology
Dedicated software: record with ease and export to your favorite editing app
Technical Specifications
Interface: PCIe x4
Input: PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One X, unencrypted HDMI
Output: HDMI (lag-free pass-through)
Supported Resolutions: Up to 2160p60
Dimensions & Weight: 178 x 121 x 21 mm, 270 g / 7 x 4.7 x 0.83 in, 9.5 oz
Elgato Gaming is the leading provider of hardware and software for content creators. The company leverages decades of experience in creating innovative television recording technology from its parent company, Elgato. The result is an extensive portfolio of cutting-edge solutions designed for the ever-changing landscape of video entertainment. Elgato Gaming empowers all creators to produce high-quality, professional content by developing widely-accessible products that are both affordable and easy to use. The brand has established itself as a leader in game capture, with four powerful game capture cards and accompanying software that enables creators to easily record, upload, and livestream professional content.
