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MGM Grand Unveils Free-Roam Multiplayer VR Experience

2017/08/22
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LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2017) – MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Zero Latency, the irrefutable world-leader in location-based free-roam Virtual Reality (VR) entertainment, will introduce Las Vegas’ first multi-player free-roam VR experience inside LEVEL UP gaming lounge on September 8.

The arena, “Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency,” will immerse up to eight players in a completely interactive digital universe, allowing them to physically navigate considerable distances through the 2,000-square-foot arena while collaborating with other players in heart-racing challenges.

Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse noted, “When it comes to playing games, and exploring new worlds in virtual reality, more people means more fun. Technology can often be isolating but we are determined to continue to design games and experiences that bring people together to have mind-blowing VR adventures and forge real memories that can last a lifetime. We’re excited to bring this experience to Las Vegas, our first West Coast location.”

Teams can choose from three different games for a 30-minute experience, depending on what kind of adventure they seek.

  • Zombie Survival – The team is trapped in a zombie apocalypse, with the undead lurking around every corner ready to attack. Armed with a comprehensive arsenal of weapons, survivors must band together to take down wave after wave of zombies and rebuild safety barriers before extraction by the rescue team.
  • Singularity – Something has gone wrong in a secretive military research space station. While investigating the mystery, teams must battle rogue robots and killer drones through narrow corridors and the zero-gravity environment of space.
  • Engineerium – This puzzle adventure is set in a fantastical world with flying whales, giant parrots and colorful creatures. Players of all ages are challenged to solve physics-based problems as a team to advance along floating platforms high above the exotic planet below.

Featuring an open space with no obstacles, the arena enables teams to freely explore the virtual environment together. Wireless goggles and wearable computers make the adventure even more realistic, letting players lose themselves in the game without being tethered. While battling through the simulation, teammates will see each other as full-motion avatars and stay in constant communication to strategize, call for backup and ultimately compete for the highest score.

Integrated into LEVEL UP, MGM Grand’s tech-savvy gaming lounge, this exhilarating VR technology complements its collection of new-to-market skill-based games and traditional favorites perfect for enhancing the social environment and sparking friendly competition.

“We were looking to bring a unique entertainment element to MGM Grand and found the perfect fit with Zero Latency. This company creates virtual reality gaming experiences using astounding technology,” said President and COO of MGM Grand Scott Sibella. “There is simply nothing like this anywhere in Las Vegas and we’re proud that MGM Grand is the first in the city to roll out an exciting and fun virtual “wow moment” for our guests.”

Each playthrough is a unique experience with success measured both by a personal score and a team score. Players stay in contact with each other through Razer-integrated headphone / microphone units and are outfitted with OSVR HDK2 virtual reality headsets while wearing a military-grade backpack containing a high-performance Alienware PC gaming computer. They carry a perfectly weighted, custom-made simulated weapon for game sessions that require firepower.

The first Zero Latency arena debuted in 2015 in Melbourne, Australia to six-week-long waiting lists. Since then, nine additional Zero Latency-powered arenas have opened across four continents. Zero Latency’s innovative and patent-pending motion-traction system allows for the industry-leading feat of accommodating eight players in one game simultaneously.

Reservations to experience Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency at LEVEL UP inside MGM Grand will be available starting September 8. Visit MGM Grand online for more information.

Square Enix Unveils Massive Gamescom Lineup

2017/08/22
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LONDON (22nd August 2017) –  Square Enix Ltd., today revealed its full line-up for Gamescom 2017 in Cologne, Germany, featuring an impressive roster of its latest and upcoming gaming highlights across two locations in Hall 9.

To mark the opening of the show SQUARE ENIX revealed new information for a variety of titles in the portfolio. Updates include expansions to the FINAL FANTASY® XV universe with the newly announced Windows Edition, the announcement of the technically enhanced Rise of the Tomb Raider® on Xbox One X,  and also a release date for the upcoming team-based brawler DISSIDIA® FINAL FANTASY NTwhich will be available for the PlayStation®4 on 30th January 2018.

Playable titles at the SQUARE ENIX booth include, the exhilarating team-based brawler DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT, the next game in the award-winning episodic LIFE IS STRANGE™ franchise, LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM, the HD remaster of a series classic FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE™, and the latest title from Tokyo RPG Factory LOST SPHEAR. 

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online fans are called to arms at both the SQUARE ENIX booth and the FINAL FANTASY XIV: BATTLE ARENA (Hall 9, C50 – ESL Area) to take part in daily battle challenges, which include enemies from its second critically-acclaimed expansion, Stormblood™. Anyone unable to make it to Germany can watch the whole show, including interviews with Producer/Director Naoki Yoshida and a cosplay contest, at twitch.tv/finalfantasyxiv.

In a huge area dedicated to the latest updates in the FINAL FANTASY XV Universe, visitors can experience the first public hands-on demo for FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, try their hand at the brand-new PlayStation®VR fishing adventure, MONSTER OF THE DEEP®: FINAL FANTASY XVand play the upcoming multiplayer expansion FINAL FANTASY XV -MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES.

In addition, fans are also invited to experience classic titles in the FINAL FANTASY series in a very special retro trip to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. Fans of the critically acclaimed mobile-RPG,FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS®, can also look forward to special activities at the SQUARE ENIX booth with photo opportunities with beloved character Fina throughout the show and a signing session with Producer, Hiroki Fujimoto, from 14:00–15:00 PM (CEST) on Thursday 24th August.

Finally, Square Enix Collective is proud to present five titles from its current portfolio of forthcoming indie releases, in the form of BATTALION 1944™, DEADBEAT HEROES™, FORGOTTON ANNE™, OH MY GODHEADS™, and TOKYO DARK™.

SQUARE ENIX Products 
Fans are invited to visit the SQUARE ENIX Products booth (hall 5.2, A10) to check out over 140 different merchandise items including exclusive pre-sales of FINAL FANTASY XV and KINGDOM HEARTSgoods, brand new action figures, music, card games, silver jewellery, accessories and much more! The SQUARE ENIX Products booth will also be host to an exciting program of events for the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game, including demo plays,the first ever German national tournament and many more special guests and giveaways!

FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game
With over 5.5 million boosters shipped worldwide, the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game has taken the world by storm and is returning to Gamescom this year. Demo plays will be organised at the SQUARE ENIX Products Booth and participants will obtain an exclusive promotional card, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the FINAL FANTASY series. The convention will also host the first ever German national tournament where 16 regional winners will compete to secure one of the four slots in European final in October. The event will be streamed live on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th August from10:30AM (CEST) on the SQUARE ENIX Germany YouTube Channel. More surprises are to be expected with special guests and giveaways!

TITLE DETAILS (by alphabetical order):

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT 
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix/Team Ninja (Koei Tecmo)
Release: 30th January 2018
Developed in partnership with Team Ninja from KOEI TECMO GAMES, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NTpresents a new and refreshing team-based brawler experience featuring exhilarating 3vs3 team battles. Combining seamless gameplay, FINAL FANTASY characters and breathtaking worlds from the past 30 years of the franchise, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT welcomes all gamers to the online battle arena with a completely new style of competitive gaming. In DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT, players can choose from over 20 legendary characters and call forth familiar summons like Ifrit, Shiva and Odin to prevail over the opposing side or to turn the tide of the battle in each match.

FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS
Platform: iOS, Android, Amazon
Developer: Square Enix, gumi Inc.
Release: Available Now
Reaching its first anniversary earlier this year and recently surpassing 25 million downloaded worldwide, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is a full-scale FINAL FANTASY adventure made for mobile devices.
Fusing together the epic features of all FINAL FANTASY titles, including captivating story, and a classic turn-based battle system with a simplified mobile interface and pixel art style, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS is an adventure appealing to both newcomers and long-term fans alike.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Platform: PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Available Now
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE improves upon the 2006 classic FINAL FANTASY XII with a multitude of modern enhancements making the game more beautiful and easier to play than ever. The HD remaster introduces a reconstructed battle design, the brand-new Zodiac Job System and stark visual and sound improvements, making FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE the perfect opportunity for players both new and returning to experience the ultimate grand adventure through the world of Ivalice in an entirely new and improved way.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood
Platform: PlayStation®4, Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Available Now
Stormblood is the second premium expansion for the critically-acclaimed MMORPG. FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, which has recently surpassed over ten million players globally. The game continues the story of the Warrior of Light as they join the resistance and set forth to the vast land of Ala Mhigo, challenging new threats across Eorzea™ and embarking on numerous new quests. The expansion features a new level cap increase, multiple new jobs including the Red Mage and Samurai, exploration of underwater environments, battle system updates, new dungeons and much more.

FINAL FANTASY XV: EPISODE PROMPTO
Platform: Xbox One®, PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Out Now
The world of FINAL FANTASY XV continues to expand with the release of Episode Prompto, the new DLC episode where players can experience a brand-new storyline from the perspective of the fan-favourite character, Prompto. In FINAL FANTASY XV: EPISODE PROMPTO players will get a glimpse into the human side of the cheerful photographer, as Prompto Argentum and Aranea Highwind embark across a snowy wilderness with an array of new weapons to battle imperial forces.

FINAL FANTASY XV -MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES
Platform: Xbox One®, PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: 2017
Create your own custom avatar and join up to three others online (or fight alongside AI companions) in exciting multiplayer quests. Explore storyline as well as single player quests, make camps for meetups with friends and unlock new customisable items, weapons and more. FINAL FANTASY XV -MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES is an exciting and expansive new way to play, as you battle to bring the light back to Lucis.

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Square Enix
Release: Early 2018
The ultimate fantasy adventure heads to Windows PC offering cutting-edge technology provided by NVIDIA Gameworks and native 4K (maximum 8K) support for high-resolution displays and HDR10.FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION boasts a wealth of bonus content from the console versions originally available through the Season Pass and free updates, while the new first-person mode allows a more immersive experience than ever before.

LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM
Platform: Xbox One®,  PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Deck Nine Games™
Release: 31st August for Episode 1
LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM features Chloe Price, a 16 year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret it takes their new found alliance to give each other the strength to overcome their demons.

LOST SPHEAR 
Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 system and Windows PC (STEAM®)
Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory
Release: 23rd January 2018
Expanding on the beloved I AM SETSUNA™, the LOST SPHEAR adventure begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter.

MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV
Platform: PlayStation®VR system
Developer: Square Enix
Release: 2017
In the completely new FINAL FANTASY XV VR game, MONSTER OF THE DEEP: FINAL FANTASY XV, players will explore the world’s oceans, lakes, ponds and rivers and participate in a wide variety of fishing challenges, witness stunning details only in PlayStation®VR, and reacquaint themselves with familiar faces like Noctis, Prompto, Ignis, Gladiolus, and more.

RISE OF THE TOMB RAIDER
Platform: Xbox One X
Developer: Nixxes/Crystal Dynamics (a Square Enix studio)
Release: 7th November 2017
Developed in partnership with Nixxes Software, the Xbox One X update for the award-winning game includes 4K graphics, and a range of technical enhancements that leverage the full power of the console. The update also introduces three visual modes, so gamers can choose the setting that best suits their play style.  Rise of the Tomb Raider is available now on Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Xbox One X players who already own the game on an Xbox One platform will receive the update for free.

Square Enix Collective

BATTALION 1944
Platform: Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer: Bulkhead Interactive™
Release : PC Early Access in 2018
Battalion 1944 is an ‘old-school’ multiplayer WW2 shooter that recaptures the core action of classic multiplayer FPS games and propels WW2 into the next generation. Having grown up playing the sensational WW2 shooters from the turn of the century, the designers at Bulkhead Interactive have utilised the most up-to-date industry technology to create a visceral and heart-thumping multiplayer experience featuring raw, skill-based infantry combat.

DEADBEAT HEROES
Platform: Windows PC, Xbox One
Developer: Deadbeat Productions™
Available: 2017
Deadbeat Heroes is a 3D, movement-based brawler about dodging bullets, stealing super powers and cracking wise. Action in the game is all about celebrating movement, with the ‘Deadbeat Heroes’ playable characters being some of the most agile in videogame history; seamlessly able to leap, dash, wall-run, climb, backflip as well as attack in any direction and perform a wide variety of super-moves. They’ll need this agility as there is no block – these ‘glass cannon’ protagonists are able to dish out damage, but not take it!

FORGOTTON ANNE
Platform: Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developer: ThroughLine Games™
Available: 2017
Forgotton Anne is a beautiful story-driven, hand-crafted 2D cinematic adventure about the Forgotton Realm, where all mislaid items from the human world – old toys, letters, single socks – end up. With the help of the Forgotlings – creatures composed of these mislaid objects – Anne and Master Bonku, the only humans trapped in this realm, are on a quest to find their way home…

OH MY GODHEADS
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: Titutitech™
Available: Now in Early Access, full launch later in 2017
Oh My Godheads is the world’s first capture-the-head action game for 1-4 players. Capture-the-head is like capture-the-flag, but the flag is an ancient head that’s alive, angry, and after you! Fight with friends to capture these furious, living heads and bring them back to your team’s plinth…if you can. Born from a love of old school multiplayer games like Micro Machines, Worms, and Street Fighter, Titutitech wanted to recreate the fun, fast-paced multiplayer experience of those games while adding full 3D environments for more tactics, more depth, and more replayability. Oh, did we mention it’s got exploding pies?

TOKYO DARK
Platform: Windows PC/ Mac
Developer: Cherrymochi™
Available: 7th September, 2017
Tokyo Dark is a side scrolling point-and-click mystery adventure game for Windows and Mac. As Detective Itō you’ll explore Tokyo – following leads, collecting clues, and making difficult decisions with far-reaching consequences. Tokyo Dark features a huge number of dialogue choices and interactions that affect character attributes and change the outcome of the story. Unlike a visual novel, you’ll control Detective Itō directly as you explore Tokyo, trying to balance your professional duty, personal life, and sanity. Will the past come back to haunt you, or will you stand by your decisions?

About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the Square Enix group of companies. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading development studios such as Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos Montréal. The Square Enix group of companies boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 135 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 71 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 60 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.

More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at http://eu.square-enix.com/en

Far Cry 5 Extended Gameplay Walkthrough

2017/08/22
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August 21, 2017 – Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 releases on February 27, 2018 for PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, Xbox One S and Windows PC.

For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit http://farcry.com and please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/farcry.usa/ and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FarCryGame or hashtag #FarCry5.

For the latest on Far Cry 5 and other Ubisoft games, please visit ubiblog.com.

LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch Trailer

2017/08/22
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August 22, 2017 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group released a teaser trailer in anticipation of the LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch launch on September 5. Pre-orders are currently available for both the physical and digital versions.

The physical version, priced at $39.99, will include two bonus packs of premium DLC, Classic Space, released in July, and the upcoming Monsters pack, which will be available in October. The digital version, priced at $29.99, includes the base game with the DLC available separately on the eShop. Both premium DLC packs will be available on all other platforms as well at $3.99 each.

LEGO Worlds is a galaxy of imaginative worlds made of digital LEGO bricks where players can explore, discover and create together. The game is currently available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and STEAM.

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Police Simulator 18 Gamescom Trailer

2017/08/22
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Moenchengladbach/Cologne, Germany, August 22, 2017 – Welcome to Loston Bay! During today’s gamescom press conference in Cologne astragon Entertainment and Bigmoon Entertainment were very happy to give attending media representatives new insights into the game world and gameplay of the upcoming police simulation game POLICE SIMULATOR 18 in the form of an official gamescom trailer.

POLICE SIMULATOR 18 lets the player slip into the role of a real US police officer and discover the interesting challenges and varied tasks that lie waiting for him while patrolling the streets of the sprawling US city of Loston Bay. The player can choose to go on patrol through three different city districts either alone in the game’s single player mode or together with a friend in the cooperative two-person multiplayer mode. The extremely expansive –  and thanks to the use of the Unreal® Engine 4 very lifelike – metropolis can be explored by the player freely either on foot or in one of three distinct patrol cars.

POLICE SIMULATOR 18 will be released worldwide for PC on January 25, 2018.

The official gamescom trailer of POLICE SIMULATOR 18 is now available here

Further information about the development of POLICE SIMULATOR 18 will also be available on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PoliceSimulator18/.

Battlefield 1 Revolution and Incursions Announced

2017/08/21
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COLOGNE, Germany – August 21, 2017 – DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) today unveiled a Revolution for Battlefield™ 1. In the complete Battlefield 1 experience, Battlefield 1 Revolution allows players to experience the dawn of all-out war through epic multiplayer battles where no battle is ever the same, immersive single player War Stories, more maps, deeper progression and new modes, all in a single package. Battlefield 1 Revolution is now available worldwide for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin on PC. In addition, Battlefield 1 Incursions is a new intense gaming experience being developed in collaboration with players, and optimized for competition. Players can register now for the Closed Alpha beginning in September.

Battlefield 1 Revolution is the quintessential way to join the Battlefield community and experience war on an unmatched scale. Battlefield 1 Revolution contains the Battlefield 1 base game and Battlefield 1 Premium Pass which includes four themed expansion packs*, each filled with all new maps, new modes and more, making it the completeBattlefield 1 experience. Players will have immediate access to Battlefield 1 They Shall Not Pass, featuring six maps including the game’s first night maps, Nivelle Nights and Prise de Tahure. Players can further expand the battle withBattlefield 1 Revolution in Battlefield 1 In the Name of the Tsar in September, partake in amphibious warfare inBattlefield 1 Turning Tides set to launch in December, and the most infamous battles of the Great War in Battlefield 1 Apocalypse, available in early 2018. Those who purchase Battlefield 1 Revolution will also receive the Red Baron Pack, Lawrence of Arabia Pack and Hellfighter Pack which contain themed weapons, vehicles and emblems based on the famous heroes and units.

Also available today for those that own Battlefield 1 Revolution or Battlefield 1 Premium Pass is Lupkow Pass, the first map to be released from the upcoming expansion In the Name of the Tsar. In Lupkow Pass, players can battle it out in the snow-covered ravines and treacherous vertical drops of World War I. Then, when the full expansion releases in early September, players will further enter the war’s biggest front with the Russian Army and the Women’s Battalion of Death with five additional all new maps and two new Operations. In the Name of the Tsar also includes 11 new weapons, the new Ilya-Muromets Heavy Bomber vehicle, the Putilov-Garford Heavy Armored Car, the new Supply Drop game mode, new medals, dog tags, service stars and more, making it the most extensive update inBattlefield franchise history.

In the Battlefield 1 Incursions Closed Alpha, players will be introduced to a tight, teamplay focused competitive experience in the game. Competitors will have to put their skills to the test in intense 5 vs. 5 matches, creating dramatic moments that include the signature Battlefield vehicle gameplay. Starting in September, players in the Closed Alpha will be able to choose from eight different kits (Trench Surgeon, Control Leader, AT Assault, Battle Mechanic, Mortar Support, Raid Leader, Shock Assault, Proximity Recon) on the modified Battlefield 1 Giant’s Shadow map, and rank up to gain access to improved weapons and abilities based on a combination of time and performance. The Battlefield 1 Incursions Closed Alpha is just the beginning of the team’s journey in crafting a long term-competitive experience in collaboration with the Battlefield community. The features, content, and systems of Battlefield 1 Incursions may change between Closed Alpha and its final, finished form. More details on the competitive gaming structure and events will be shared in the coming months.

For more information on Battlefield 1, please visit www.battlefield.com or join the conversation on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter ®.

Thrustmaster Announces TS-XW Racing Wheel with SPARCO

2017/08/21
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London, August 21, 2017 — Those most dedicated and enthusiastic fans of authentic racing game experiences on Xbox One® and PC will be thrilled to learn that THRUSTMASTER® is about to launch a high-end racing wheel designed just for them and to increase their standing on the competitive e-racing scene. The TS-XW Racer combines the best elements of THRUSTMASTER’s advanced racing wheel technologies, while creating a feel that’s closer to real-world racing than ever before, thanks to the involvement of SPARCO®, the world-famous auto parts and accessories company!

At 12.2 inches / 31 cm in diameter, the wheel of the TS-XW Racer SPARCO P310 Competition Mod is a 1:1 scale replica of the real SPARCO P310 sports steering wheel. Its ergonomic shape has been specially designed for total efficiency, no matter what racing style (GT, F1, NASCAR, Indy, road racing, etc.), circuit or car it’s being used for. Offering a design honed for competition ensures that the wheel meets all the needs of competitive racing right out of the box.

The central faceplate is crafted of metal, and the wheel itself is wrapped in genuine suede leather: it also features 2 large (5 inches / 13 cm tall) all-metal, adjustable wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Ecosystem-ready, the wheel can easily be detached from the THRUSTMASTER TS-XW servo base thanks to the handy THRUSTMASTER Quick Release system. The wheel includes all the controls racing drivers could ever need, featuring 14 action buttons as well as 1 directional pad with a push button function. What’s more, the angle of rotation can be adjusted from 270° all the way to 1080°!

Serious power and technology under the hood

The TS-XW Racer benefits from THRUSTMASTER’s advanced technologies developed specifically to create the most lifelike sensations possible. The wheel features a brand-new, built-in, 40-watt brushless servomotor, providing incredible velocity (dynamic torque) that when combined with controlled power, is able to support intensive use during long hours of e-racing competition without any decrease in performance.

The new Motor Cooling Embedded system (patent pending) ensures that the motor always remains highly dynamic and responsive – thanks to a drastic reduction in terms of heating effects – while staying very quiet, so as not to disturb the driver’s immersion in races.

The TS-XW Racer also includes all official Xbox One® buttons, to allow easy switching between the game, system menus, social features etc.

THRUSTMASTER’s innovative new Field Oriented Control algorithm dynamically optimizes the wheel’s response to intense torque demands, while the proprietary H.E.A.R.T (HallEffect AccuRate Technology™) system provides razor-sharp 16-bit resolution (for a whopping 65,536 values)!

Turbo Power – the external power supply specially developed by THRUSTMASTER – delivers constant power and massive peak power, instantly responding to ultra-fast requests from games. Its toroidal shape allows for optimized power efficiency of 86% (with just 14% heat generation), with a mind-blowing 400 watts of peak power!

THRUSTMASTER’s use of a dual belt-pulley system with a metal ball-bearing axle gives the TS-XW Racer SPARCO P310 Competition Mod excellent smoothness and fluidity, all while remaining incredibly quiet.

The TS-XW Racer SPARCO P310 Competition Mod even features internal memory to save the user’s settings, as well as upgradeable firmware so that the wheel can always take advantage of the very latest updates.

The wheel’s clamping system has been designed to be both sturdy and versatile, for quick and easy attachment to any type of desk, table etc.

Total control from your hands, down to the tips of your toes

Thanks to the extensive use of metal parts (employed for the pedal heads, as well as the entire internal structure), the wheel’s pedal set ensures a rock-solid level of performance. The 3 pedals can also be fully adjusted, in terms of their height, spacing and inclination.

In addition, the pedal set includes THRUSTMASTER’s unique and removable Conical Rubber Brake Mod: when installed, this mod provides ultra-progressive resistance at the end of the brake pedal’s travel.

Compatibility and even more compatibility…

As mentioned earlier, the TS-XW Racer SPARCO P310 Competition Mod is compatible with the entire THRUSTMASTER racing product ecosystem (pedal sets, detachable wheels, gear shifter), giving drivers the much-appreciated flexibility to equip themselves with all of the gear they need to win races.

The TS-XW Racer is an official product for both Xbox One® and Windows® 10. It is also compatible with Windows 8/7/Vista on PC: the wheel’s drivers are available for download free of charge (excluding any Internet connection costs) at https://support.thrustmaster.com.

Final Fantasy XV Coming to PC in Early 2018

2017/08/21
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LOS ANGELES (Aug. 21, 2017) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that FINAL FANTASY® XV will launch on Windows PC in early 2018. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION comes loaded with NVIDIA® GameWorks™ technology and other advanced PC features adding cutting-edge graphics and physics simulation technologies with support for NVIDIA’s capture and share tools.

“With the help of NVIDIA, we are creating a stunning visual experience in FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, one worthy of this beloved franchise,” said Hajime Tabata, Director of FINAL FANTASY XV. “NVIDIA pushes the pace of innovation in our industry, and that benefits gamers and developers alike.”

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION will include the following GameWorks technology for real-time graphics and physics simulations:

  • NVIDIA Flow – creates vivid, combustible fluid, fire and smoke.
  • NVIDIA HairWorks – creates dynamic, life-like hair and fur for characters, animals and monsters that inhabit the game.
  • NVIDIA ShadowWorks – enables characters to cast shadows on themselves.
  • NVIDIA Turf Effects – creates life-like grass and vegetation in the game environment.
  • NVIDIA VXAO – adds depth and realism based on the physics principles shadows and light.

There is also support for both GeForce® Experience™ capture and share tools:

  •  NVIDIA Ansel™, an in-game photography tool that allows gamers to compose shots from any position, adjust with post-process filters, capture HDR images in high fidelity formats, and share screenshots in 360 via a smartphone, PC or VR headset.
  • NVIDIA ShadowPlay™ Highlights automatically captures the player’s greatest gaming achievements in video and screenshot, enabling seamless sharing through social channels.

More information can be found on the Steam Store: http://store.steampowered.com/app/637650/FINAL_FANTASY_XV_WINDOWS_EDITION/

Koei Tecmo Announces Attack on Titan 2 Game

2017/08/21
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

Burlingame, Calif. — August 21, 2017 — KOEI TECMO America is proud to reveal today that a sequel to 2016’s titanic action game, Attack on Titan, is currently in development by Omega Force. To celebrate the announcement, KOEI TECMO America has released a teaser site which reveals the title and stunning key art for the latest game based on the worldwide anime series phenomenon.

Building on the fast-paced action the series is famous for, and featuring an abundance of new gameplay mechanics, the gripping sequel will be released across America as ATTACK ON TITAN 2 in Early 2018. Players will once again don the renowned Omni-Directional Manoeuver Gear as they fight and repel the fearsome Titans that threaten humanity, to restore peace within the walls.

While more information about the game’s release, platforms, and narrative will be unveiled in the coming weeks, KOEI TECMO has released an immersive teaser trailer featuring famous scenes from the comics and anime, fully rendered with in-game graphics.

For more news and information on ATTACK ON TITAN 2, please visit the official site at www.koeitecmoamerica.com/attackontitan2, Like KOEI TECMO America on Facebook at www.facebook.com/koeitecmous, and become part of the #KTfamily by following KOEI TECMO America on Twitter at @KoeiTecmoUS. This title has not yet been rated by the ESRB.

RUINER Ugly Heart Trailer

2017/08/21
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Rengkok – Developer Reikon Games and the street gang bosses of Devolver Digital have announced the brutal cyberpunk action shooter RUINER will hit Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on September 26. The new ‘Ugly Heart’ trailer heralds in the release date and puts the spotlight on some of RUINER’s more extravagant weapons.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend. Combine preternatural reflexes, augmented tools, and the arsenal of fallen foes to tear down and dismantle the corporate titans of virtuality dealers at HEAVEN.

“After the success of the Hotline Miami series and the impending cash money windfall of RUINER and Absolver, Devolver Digital will only publish games with masks now,” noted Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker.

Reflexes will be put to the test as players take aim at HEAVEN, the monolithic corporation behind the entertainment networks bringing people real sensations in virtual worlds. The masked hero will utilize a fantastic array of weaponry and gadgets in concert with fluid movement and tactical strikes to save his kin and discover the hidden truths of Rengkok.

If you or someone you love is looking to become an unstoppable psychopath with a super sweet video helmet strapped to their face, please visit ruinergame.com and follow @RuinerGame on Twitter.