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World of Tanks Now on Xbox One X

2017/11/07
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

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:

www.console.worldoftanks.com

The Xbox Scorpion Bundle is available under this link:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/xbox-scorpion-bundle/c018vg4rh0z5

SteelSeries Unveils Arctis 3 Bluetooth Gaming Headset

2017/11/07
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Geek News, News, Tech News

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.

The Arctis 3 Bluetooth is available now at https://steelseries.com/arctisbt for $129.99.

Injustice 2 PC Open Beta Begins

2017/11/06
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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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.

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Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope Fan Film Debuts November 14th

2017/11/03
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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?

Elgato’s 4K60 PRO Gets A Release Date

2017/11/03
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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

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) 6th generation
  • Intel Core i7 CPU (i7-6xxx) / AMD Ryzen 7 (or better)
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10xx / AMD Radeon RX Vega (or better)
  • PCIe x4/x8/x16 slot

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.

Razer Unveils New Naga and Tartarus Peripherals at BlizzCon 2017

2017/11/03
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (BLIZZCON 2017) – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Naga Trinity gaming mouse and Razer Tartarus V2 gaming keypad. The customizable mouse and keypad can adapt to a wide range of games and playstyles, particularly Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) and Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) games.

The Razer Naga Trinity, the ninth iteration of the best-selling Razer Naga family, is a modular mouse featuring three interchangeable side plates. Users can opt for the iconic original 12-button thumb grid of the Razer Naga Chroma designed for MMO games like “World of Warcraft™”, or the seven-button thumb wheel of the Razer Naga Hex V2 for MOBA and hack-and-slash titles like “Heroes of the Storm™” and “Diablo III™.” A new two-button configuration completes the trifecta, sporting a minimalistic feel that is perfect for general use.

When using the 12-button configuration, gamers will have up to 19 programmable keys for customization.

The Razer Naga Trinity also comes equipped with an improved sensor over its predecessors, featuring a 5G, true 16,000 dots-per-inch (DPI) optical sensor with 450 IPS for faster and more accurate mouse movements.

For even greater game control at your fingertips, gamers can also own the Razer Tartarus V2. The new ergonomic gaming keypad has 32 fully programmable keys (seven more keys than its predecessor) and features Razer’s Mecha-Membrane key technology that offers both a soft, cushioned touch and a crisp, tactile click with each keystroke.

Users can further expand commands with the eight-way directional thumbpad and three-way scroll wheel, enabling full reign of movement and endless spell combinations. Existing commands may be doubled using Razer’s Hypershift mode, which opens a secondary set of commands for macros, windows shortcuts, and everything else that can be layered on top of your current settings. Multiple personalized gaming profiles can be created and saved in the cloud via Razer Synapse 3 (Beta) Cloud Storage.

“Customization is what sets our peripherals apart from the competition,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “This mouse and keypad adapts to you: your game and your playstyle. From ‘World of Warcraft’ to ‘Heroes of the Storm,’ these peripherals put the controls in your hands the way you want it.”

The Razer Naga Trinity and Razer Tartarus V2 are also Powered by Razer Chroma™, with up to 16.8 million color options. Button remapping, surface calibration and Razer Chroma lighting effects are all configured and controlled via Razer Synapse 3 (Beta). Many popular games allow for Razer Chroma lighting integration, as well as tutorials, in-game actions and other interactive developer effects.

The mouse and keypad are available on RazerStore.com in Q4 2017.

For more information on the Razer Naga Trinity, visit https://www.razerzone.com/gaming-mice/razer-naga-trinity

For more information on the Tartarus V2, visit http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-kaypad/razer-tartarus-v2

Outcast – Second Contact – Dev Diary 2

2017/11/02
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Lesquin (FRANCE), November 2, 2017 – Bigben and the studio Appeal are giving players the chance to learn more about the design of Outcast – Second Contact through a series interviews with the game’s creators.

Watch the second entry in the Developers’ Diary here:

In this second video, Yves Grolet (Game Director and co-founder of Appeal) and Franck Sauer (Artistic Director and co-founder of Appeal) explain why they decided to do the remake, 18 years after the original. They also talk about all of the improvements made to the original game that players will be able to see in Outcast – Second Contact.

About Outcast – Second Contact

Outcast – Second Contact is a complete remake on of the cult classic game Outcast for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. The first 3D open world in the history of video games and a true pioneer of the modern action-adventure genre, the original game won over 100 awards, including adventure game of the year.

The story of Outcast – Second Contact

Take on the role of Cutter Slade, an elite soldier with a strong character, sent to an alien planet as Earth’s last chance. Explore an awesome world that merges science and magic, explore exotic native cities, take on formidable enemies and try to uncover the secrets of an advanced civilisation. Make the right choices in a living world that has its own ecosystem, because the fate of two universes depends on your success.

Outcast – Second Contact will be available November 14th on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.

War Thunder Celebrates 5th Anniversary

2017/11/02
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Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 — Gaijin Entertainment’s popular vehicle combat MMO War Thunder is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a massive game update with free exclusive premium vehicles, gifts for active players, discounts on in-game content and more. Update 1.73 “Vive la France” introduces France as the game’s seventh nation, an early spearhead of Italian tanks and naval forces, new air and land vehicles for the other residing nations, and new gameplay features.

Update 1.73 “Vive la France” adds the seventh separate in-game nation, France, with more than 30 aircraft from early parasol aircraft to post-war jets. The French Air Force will be the first military branch represented in game, with other vehicles types to follow. Distinctive examples of French aviation found in War Thunder are the pre-war Arsenal VG.33 fighter, a plywood construction that reached an impressive 800 km/h dive speed, and the SO.4505 IIA Vautour, a multi-purpose jet that could perform tasks of both fighters and bombers, which serves as a prime example of post-war French jet design philosophy.

War Thunder now also features the first Italian tanks and ships. In advance of the launch of the Italian ground forces, early adopters can now head into battle with Premium vehicles such as the Italian P40 «Leoncello» and US-built M26 «Ariete», with the latter supplied to Italy after it switched sides during World War II. Participants of the Naval Forces Pre-Beta test also had the opportunity to try the Italian torpedo boats as well as the Soldati-class destroyer, among other vessels, on a new Naval forces location inspired by the North Seas. Additional vehicles for the other War Thunder nations include a new reinforcement for Rank VI, the armored fighting vehicle Begleitpanzer 57, and the production version of the Japanese heavy Ho-Ri tank.

The 5 Year Anniversary Celebrations kicked-off with the wheeled tank M8 Greyhound (USA) and I-29 fighter (USSR) being up for grabs as free exclusive anniversary vehicles through a set of in-game tasks. For competitive players, special anniversary tournaments offered the rare, super-heavy E-100 tank and an exclusive He 162A-1 Volksjäger jet fighter as ultimate prizes. Additionally, players that play the game between October 31st and November 6th can obtain exclusive decals and in-game boosters. Both the vehicles and rewards are dedicated to the anniversary and are only available during this period. Furthermore, all players can profit from extensive discounts of up to 50% in the War Thunder store.

More information on Update 1.73 “Vive la France” and the 5 Year Anniversary specials is available on the official War Thunder website here: http://www.warthunder.com/

Super Lucky’s Tale Launch Trailer

2017/11/02
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November 2, 2017 – We’re just a few short days away from the launch of Super Lucky’s Tale on the Xbox One family of devices and Windows 10 PC! To celebrate our excitement, the team at Playful Corp. has debuted a launch trailer that showcases our titular hero Lucky, alongside the nefarious Jinx and his mischievous children, collectively known as the Kitty Litter.

Early in the game, Jinx steals a mysterious artifact called the Book of Ages, inside of which are entire wondrous worlds and charming creatures who are no match for the Kitty Litter. It’ll be up to you and Lucky, a brave little fox with heroic aspirations, to thwart their wiles and save the day. You’ll run, jump, spin, and burrow your way to destiny across sandy desert vistas, carnival attractions, majestic castles in the sky and more, all of which shine in native 4K at 60 fps on the Xbox One X.

On Nov. 7, dive headlong into a world of adventure when Super Lucky’s Tale releases exclusively for the Xbox One family of devices and Windows 10 PC. Plus, as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, you can pick up where you left off on another Xbox One device or Windows 10 PC, sharing all saved progress, Gamerscore and Achievements across platforms.

Classic platforming gameplay, playful puzzles, colorful characters and action-packed challenges take center stage in a nostalgic tale the whole family will enjoy. It’s time to be a hero, so put on your cape, grab your controller and get ready to leap into Super Lucky’s Tale!

Ubisoft Unleashes New Edition of Star Trek: Bridge Crew at IMAX VR Centers

2017/11/02
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LOS ANGELES – Nov. 1, 2017 – IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) and Ubisoft® announced today that a new edition of Ubisoft’s critically acclaimed virtual reality game, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is launching for an exclusive run in IMAX VR centres worldwide. The new edition, called Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph, has been re-designed and optimized for an interactive and multiplayer destination-based IMAX VR experience, which will let up to four players explore space together and complete missions as members of Starfleet.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph immerses fans into the Star Trek universe as they assume the role of Starfleet officers and complete missions that will determine the fate of their ship and crew. Playable with up to four people per pod, Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph puts players and their friends directly onto the bridge of a new starship, the U.S.S. Aegis, as they are dispatched to explore an uncharted sector of space.

“Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph is a game-changing destination-based VR experience and one of the most significant pieces of content to come to IMAX VR centres,” said IMAX Corp. Chief Business Development Officer Robert D. Lister. “We’ve worked closely with Ubisoft to adapt this experience specifically for IMAX VR – offering audiences a truly engaging and interactive multiplayer experience you can’t get anywhere else.”

Created for destination-based VR, Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph utilizes the powerful sense of social presence possible through virtual reality. Through hand-tracking and full-body avatars, including real-time lip-sync, players can live out their Star Trek fantasies as they operate the Starfleet ship as Captain, Engineer, Helm or Tactical. Each role is crucial to the success of the varied missions players face, and only by working together can the crew complete their objectives.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph is now available at the IMAX VR centre in Los Angeles and will be coming soon to its centres in New York and Shanghai. The experience will also be available at its upcoming centres set to open in Toronto, the UK, and other locations worldwide in the coming months. For pricing, availability and show times, please visit www.IMAXVR.com.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew Rescue at Perseph was developed by Red Storm Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, under license by CBS Consumer Products.