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Conan Exiles Update 27 Video

2017/06/02
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Oslo, Norway – June 2nd, 2017 – Funcom just released the 27th update to its Early Access open-world survival game Conan Exiles. The update takes aim at giving players more options to defend themselves, including shielding their bases from the towering and destructive avatars of the gods – a feature request popular among players. The update also introduces drawbridges, siege cauldrons, crenelated walls, explosive orbs, and elevators.

Since launching into Early Access on January 31st 2017, the development team has been working tirelessly to introduce new content, improve mechanics, and eradicate bugs and exploits. The team has added siege weapons, a new dungeon, a dye system, new armor and weapons, new decorations, avatar defenses, new building pieces, and much more. The team continues to push hard to further develop the game as it heads towards full launch. The game will also be released onto Xbox One as part of the Game Preview program in Q3 2017, followed by full launch on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in Q1 2018.

Conan Exiles quickly became a smash hit with the open-world survival audience, selling almost half a million units in the first month. Since it was released, the development team has worked hard on adding new content and features, as well as eliminating bugs and improving the game based on player feedback. Conan Exiles is an online survival game where players get to build anything from small homes to entire cities, explore a huge open world, team up with other players, or seek to dominate their enemies through brutal player vs. player combat.

You can learn more about Conan Exiles and see the latest updates from the developers on www.conanexiles.com. For more information about Funcom, please visit www.funcom.com.

Arma 3 Jets DLC Community Guide Video

2017/06/02
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In celebration of the successful Jets DLC take-off, Bohemia Interactive today published a brand new episode in the official Arma 3 Community Guide series. The new video examines all of the aspects of jet employment in Arma 3, such as the various types of jets, munitions, sensors, threats, and tactics. In addition, the studio posted a new devblog, in which Creative Director Jay Crowe explains the role of jets in the Arma 3 sandbox, describes how the Jets DLC marked the first collaboration with a third-party development team, and offers a brief update on Arma 3’s 2017-2018 development roadmap.

Released two weeks ago, Arma 3 Jets is the first of several new DLC which Bohemia Interactive has planned for Arma 3’s fourth year of post-release support. Upcoming DLC packages include the Arma 3 Malden (free), “Orange” (working title), Tac-Ops, and Tanks. Compared to what was previously announced, the most notable change in the roadmap is that the “Orange” DLC has now been moved to the third quarter of this year. The free Malden DLC is still scheduled for release on the 16th anniversary of the Arma series; June 22nd – alongside Bohemia Interactive’s new (and free) tactical multiplayer shooter, Argo.

With Arma 3 Jets, as well as each of the upcoming DLC, Bohemia Interactive continues its DLC strategy of delivering new premium content together with free platform updates for everyone who owns Arma 3. This enables the studio to build upon the Arma 3 platform while avoiding a split in the game’s playerbase, as well as still being able to fund development (more info). In the case of the Jets DLC, the premium content includes three new air-superiority fighter jets, an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), and a showcase scenario. The supporting platform update (1.70) delivers a significant overhaul to the experience of jets by introducing more advanced targeting and detection systems, an expanded damage model for fixed-wing aircraft, the ability to customize a vehicle’s loadout, and an aircraft carrier which can be positioned across the terrain as a static object via the in-game scenario editor.

To help players become true sky fighters, the latest Community Guide examines the new platform features in greater detail, and offers practical and useful tips on how to master aerial combat in Arma 3. Previous installments in the Community Guide series covered topics such as infantry combat, multiplayer teamwork, helicopters, sniper and launcher teams, combined arms warfare, air assaults,guerrilla warfare, ground vehicle crew, machine gun teams, defense, and reconnaisance. The complete Community Guide playlist is available on Arma 3’s YouTube Channel.

For more information on the Arma 3 Jets DLC, be sure to read the latest devblog, and visit the official website atwww.arma3.com/dlc/jets. To keep track of all the latest news, please follow and/or subscribe to Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Steam

Secret World Legends Combat Trailer

2017/06/01
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OSLO, Norway – June 1, 2017 – Reimagined, rebooted and revamped, Funcom’s MMO The Secret World will emerge this month as the shared-world RPG Secret World Legends. Now fully free-to-play (learn more about the new business model here), Secret World Legends promises to shake the foundations of the 2012 MMO as it introduces a newly designed progression system, improved visuals, a sharpened focus on the player’s journey through the world and story, as well as a revamped action combat system.

Today Funcom is excited to release a new video where lead developers explain just how different combat will feel in Secret World Legends. In addition to moving from traditional MMO tab-targeting to a more action-inspired reticule mode, each of Secret World Legends’ nine weapons features entirely new and unique mechanics that are sure to keep even the most experienced players on their toes.

Secret World Legends plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural in an adventure that crosses our world with the realms of ancient myth and legend. As players traverse the globe unraveling complex investigations into the unknown, they’ll need to uncover clues and use their own wits as much as their characters’ abilities. A highly extensive and customizable arsenal of firearms, weapons, gear and otherworldly powers will give players the strength to battle the forces of darkness as they dig deeper into these vast and mysterious lands. Players can go at it alone and enjoy over 100 hours of story at their own pace, or team up with others as they explore the world and unravel its mysteries.

Secret World Legends will launch on June 26 via Funcom’s own channels and on Steam on July 31. For more information, please visit www.SecretWorldLegends.com.

Pro Cycling Manager 2017 Gameplay Trailer

2017/06/01
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June 1, 2017 – Pro Cycling Manager 2017 will release June 15 for PC. In Pro Cycling Manager, become the manager of a professional cycling team and compete against today’s best riders in over 200 races (500+ stages) across the world, including major races such as La Vuelta and the iconic Tour de France. Every year, the developers work hard to push realism ever further, and to make Pro Cycling Manager the most in-depth cycling simulation ever as shown in today’s gameplay trailer.

In Pro Cycling Manager 2017’s gameplay trailer, the developers of the game and Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France, tell you everything you need to know about this year’s version: new routes, features, gameplay mechanics, and what really counts towards being a great sports manager. Cyanide have dedicated their energy towards improving many facets of the game, such as race tempo, rider speeds, sophisticated AI and multiplayer tools, as well as the management of stamina and preparation, to bring this newest edition as close as possible to reality.

Pro Cycling Manager 2017 will release on June 15 on PC. At the same time, console players will be able to enjoy the official Tour de France video game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Pre-orders for Pro Cycling Manager 2017 are now open on Steam along with a 10% discount.

Six Flags Great Adventure June 2017 Schedule of Events

2017/05/31
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Here’s the June schedule of events for Six Flags Great Adventure!

Crowder in Concert ­– June 3

Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes Grammy-nominated Christian folktronica artist Crowder in concert June 3 as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. Crowder’s second studio album, American Prodigal, was released September 2016 and included popular singles “Run Devil Run,” “My Victory” and “Forgiven.” The concert will be held in the Northern Star Arena. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the concert begins at 6 p.m. Concert is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

MIKE AND IKE® Game Zone featuring NBA 2K17 – June 3 & 4

Basketball lovers are invited to participate in the MIKE AND IKE® NBA 2K17 3 Point Challenge Game June 3 and 4. Guests who purchase any two theater boxes of MIKE AND IKE® or HOT TAMALES® at a participating in-park retail location will receive a voucher for one complimentary play of the 3 Point Challenge Game. Players who score 14 points or higher can win their very own NBA 2K17 Game, while supplies last. Until June 30, guests will also receive one coupon for $5 off the 3 Point Challenge Game with the purchase of two theater boxes.

Noah Cyrus & AJR in Concert – June 4

Six Flags Great Adventure and Coca-Cola® present Noah Cyrus and AJR in concert on June 4. Noah Cyrus is the youngest daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus and sibling to Miley Cyrus. Noah began her entertainment career on Miley’s show Hannah Montana. In November 2016, Noah began her music career by releasing her debut single “Make Me (Cry),” followed by the acoustic “Almost Famous” and 2017’s “Stay Together.” AJR is an NYC indie-pop band compromised of brothers Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, who produce and mix their own music. Their hit singles include “I’m Not Famous,” and “Weak.” The concert takes place at 5 p.m.in the Northern Star Arena and is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Action Sports World Tour – June 10 & 11

The Action Sports World Tour returns to Six Flags Great Adventure June 10 and 11. The skateboard and BMX action will take place in Adventure Alley at 2, 4 and 6 p.m. each day. This exhibition-style event includes high air, best trick and doubles competitions. Notable athletes participating include Paul-Luc Ronchetti, Coco Zurita, Mykel Larrin, Vince Byron and Jono Schwan. The event is included with valid theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership.

Jacob Sartorius in Concert – June 17

Six Flags Great Adventure welcomes internet sensation Jacob Sartorius June 17 as part of the MIKE AND IKE® Summer Concert Series. Sartorius initially promoted anti-bullying online, building his social media presence on Twitter, Instagram and Music.ly, delivering honest and heartfelt messages. His first original song, “Sweatshirt,” rose to the Top 5 on iTunes Overall Top Songs chart and received an RIAA Gold plaque. In October, Sartorius released his third single, “All My Friends,” which has amassed millions of streams and views. Doors open at 5 p.m., concert begins at 6 p.m. in the Northern Star Arena and is free with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership. VIP upgrades are available for purchase at JacobSartorius.com.

Father’s Day Weekend, presented by Samsung – June 17 & 18

Guests are invited to celebrate Father’s Day Weekend, presented by Samsung, in the park June 17 and 18. Dads can enjoy world-class roller coasters such as SUPERMAN™ Ultimate Flight, El Toro and Nitro, and accompany their family on the Safari Off Road Adventure. Fathers can enjoy their day with treats such as funnel cake and churros in addition to music, entertainment and shopping.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Open Daily – June 23

Beginning June 23, guests can enjoy Hurricane Harbor’s tropical oasis daily. The 45-acre, elaborately-themed water park is one of America’s largest, and features a million-gallon wave pool, one of the country’s longest “lazy rivers,” two family water playgrounds and more than 25 high-speed thrill slides.

Central Jersey Blood Center Blood Drive – June 24

The Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive at Six Flags Great Adventures’ Employment Center from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Each donor will receive one theme park ticket valid for Six Flags Great Adventure. Blood supplies are typically low in the summer months and one donation can save up to three lives.

DC Super Hero Summer: Firefighter Appreciation Day – June 25

As part of the DC Super Hero Summer, Six Flags salutes super heroes of service with Firefighter Appreciation Day. Firefighters, their friends and family are invited to stay in the park for 90 minutes after it closes for exclusive ride rime on BATMAN™: The Ride, THE DARK KNIGHT™ Coaster and the all-new JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis 4D. Bill Spadea from NJ 101.5, and Chasing News will be at the park to honor firefighters for all they do. Firefighters are asked to bring their ID to the NJ 101.5 table located in the Movietown section of the park to receive an event wristband. Guests are also encouraged to submit names to be added to the Wall of Heroes on display in the park. Nominations can be submitted to njspecialevents@sixflags.com for consideration.

Agents of Mayhem – Ride for Mayhem Trailer

2017/05/31
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May 30, 2017 – Seoul is a big place.  When the Agents aren’t using their teleportation abilities, or climbing up the side of the massive buildings, or using the many construction sites that are repairing the damage done on Devil’s Night to get around the city, the best way to maneuver the streets is by taking one of their fleet of luxury vehicles created by the automotive genius of the ARK, Quartermile.

Quartermile takes his love of luxury cars seriously and treats them with the love and respect they deserve.  Like a kid in a candy store in the MAYHEM Motor Pool; Quartermile gives gleeful demonstrations of his high security, combat ready vehicles followed by a written test before they any Agents are issued with one.  He takes it as an insult if Agents are careless with his creations, which they usually are.  Just for fun, each car has an AI for Agents to chat with as they drive. Afterall, who doesn’t love a talking car?

Agents of Mayhem is a single-player, open-world, third-person action comedy for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC gaming systems releasing on August 15th. For more information and to get the latest updates on the game, follow us on Twitter at @aomthegame, on Facebook at Facebook.com/aomthegame, or visit aomthegame.com.

Natsume Unveils Two New River City Titles for E3 2017

2017/05/30
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Burlingame, CA. – May 30, 2017 – Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games today announced it will launch two new River City titles, River City: Knights of Justice and River City: Rival Showdown, both for the Nintendo 3DS. The games are expected to launch this summer and winter, and both will be revealed for the first time at the Electronic Entertainment Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 13th – 15th in South Hall Booth #2047.

“River City: Tokyo Rumble was a huge success, and these two follow-ups in the popular River City/Kunio-Kun franchise are the perfect continuation of the series,” said Hiro Maekawa, President & CEO of Natsume. “We are looking forward to showing the games for the first time at E3 and garnering feedback from gamers and the media!”

River City: Knights of Justice, known in Japan as Nekketsu Mahou Monogatari, is scheduled to launch as a 3DS e-Shop exclusive this summer. Kunio and his friends go medieval in this unique entry to the River City series as they are transformed into heroes and villains that would be at home in any RPG! Players will use swords, staves, and even magic to bring peace back to Riverandia!

River City: Rival Showdown, known in Japan as Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari SP, will launch this fall for the Nintendo 3DS. One night, Kunio is attacked by two mysterious individuals. On top of that, Riki’s girlfriend has disappeared, and it’s up to Kunio to find out the truth! Kunio has just 3 days to unravel the mystery, and he’ll need your help to take down all who stand in his way! Take on some familiar faces from the River City games and meet new ones in this fast-paced beat-’em-up RPG.

Players can follow the latest news for all of the beloved Natsume franchises at www.natsume.com and by scooping all of the latest Natsume updates, contests, screen shots and more at www.natsume.com/facebook and www.twitter.com/natsume_inc.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew Available Now

2017/05/30
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SAN FRANCISCO — May 30, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Star Trek™: Bridge Crew, the virtual reality game where players explore space as a member of Starfleet, is now available for Oculus Rift, PlayStation®VR and HTC Vive. Developed by Red Storm Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio, under license by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is playable cross-platform.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew immerses fans into the Star Trek universe as they assume the role of a Starfleet officer and complete missions that will determine the fate of their ship and crew. Playable cooperatively online with a crew, or solo as Captain, Star Trek: Bridge Crew 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.

In addition to an engaging story campaign, Star Trek: Bridge Crew features an Ongoing Voyages mode featuring randomized missions for countless hours of solo and co-op adventures on board the U.S.S. Aegis or the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701, authentically recreated from Star Trek: The Original Series.

Created exclusively for VR, Star Trek: Bridge Crew 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.

Additionally, Star Trek: Bridge Crew will include IBM Watson interactive speech and cognitive capabilities during an experimental beta period this summer. With IBM Watson, players will be able to use their voice and natural-language commands to interact with their virtual Starfleet crew members.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew marks the most recent project in virtual reality for Ubisoft, which believes in the strong potential of VR to redefine social gaming with a unique sense of reality. Ubisoft recently released Werewolves Within™ and Eagle Flight®, and announced a VR partnership with the film company SpectreVision.

For more information about Star Trek: Bridge Crew, please visit startrekbridgecrew.com.

Tiny Trax Announced for PlayStation VR

2017/05/30
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May 30, 2017 – Award-winning Brighton-based studio FuturLab has announced Tiny Trax, a stunning new slot racing game for PlayStation VR. Set for release this summer, Tiny Trax sees childhood imaginations come to life as tiny cars boost around your body, jump overhead and drift around bends on a virtual slot racing track just inches from your face.

Importantly, a player’s viewpoint of the game mimics that of a child surrounded by a giant toy racing track inside each virtual world, which creates an extremely comfortable and satisfying experience.

Boasting online multiplayer functionality for up to four players, Tiny Trax features 12 tracks across three environments – Tropical, Fire & Ice and Outer Space – with six vehicles to choose from.

The music has been composed by leading video game composer Joris de Man, whose previous work includes Horizon: Zero Dawn, Killzone and FuturLabs’ own Velocity 2X.

Tiny Trax will be available for hands-on demo at Sony’s pre-E3 press event next month (Monday June 12th), on the show floor during E3 and with a roll-out in Europe and North America expected this summer.

The game is the brainchild of game designer Dave Gabriel, who came up with the concept when he was a game tester at FuturLab. Backed by FuturLab’s management team, Gabriel took on the challenge of designing Tiny Trax from the ground up – covering everything from the controls, to the levels, to deciding trophies. He has since been promoted to game designer.

“We’re delighted to announce Tiny Trax – it’s a game that will appeal to players of all ages, allowing them to dive straight in and recreate the thrill of slot racing in immersive virtual environments,” said FuturLab MD James Marsden. “In addition, it’s a great testament to the team here at FuturLab – particularly Dave Gabriel – that Tiny Trax will be demonstrated alongside titles from industry heavyweights at Sony’s E3 booth.”

Corsair Launches K68 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

2017/05/30
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COMPUTEX 2017, TAIPEI, TAIWAN, – May 30th, 2017 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components and high-performance gaming hardware today announced the new CORSAIR K68 mechanical gaming keyboard. Continuing CORSAIR’s commitment to mechanical keyswitch quality, the K68 uses 100% CHERRY MX LED-lit mechanical keyswitches, combining them with a per-key silicone rubber shield to make the K68 both dust and water resistant tested to an IP32 rating. Preserving all the mechanical touch and feel that has made CHERRY switches gamer’s first choice, K68 also boasts per-key dynamic back-lighting and dedicated multimedia controls, allowing for simple customization and on-the-fly audio adjustment. CORSAIR K68 – ready for everything you, or your games, can throw at it.

It can happen to any gamer’s setup. In a brief lull in the action you reach for a drink or snack, only for an unseen threat to suddenly appear on screen. As you instinctively reach for your WASD keys to respond, it’s already too late to stop your falling snack or spilling beverage and the loss is often much greater than just a round, quest or mission. CORSAIR K68 was designed with those moments in mind, surrounding its CHERRY MX Red mechanical key switches with individual silicone rubber shields to allow spills to flow right through and keep dust and grime out.

While it’s designed to survive action outside of the game, the K68 also has everything you need to enable a high-performance gaming experience. Per-key red LED dynamic backlighting is completely configurable using CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE) software, allowing gamers to choose from a wide-range of dazzling pre-set lighting effects, or download hundreds of user-made profiles. CUE also enables in-depth Macro support, allowing any key on K68 to be remapped to any other command or complex multi-function macros. Dedicated volume and multi-media controls put play, pause and skip at the touch of a button to minimize alt-tabs and interruptions, while dedicated windows-key-lock and lighting brightness buttons eliminate distractions or interruptions when you need to focus most.

Water resistant, dust resistant and made for gaming, K68 is mechanically tough.

Specifications:

  • 100% CHERRY MX Red keyswitches: Gold contact CHERRY MX mechanical gaming keyswitches deliver the ultimate competitive advantage.
  • Dust and spill resistant: Help protect from accidents so your gameplay never has to stop.
  • Dynamic backlighting: Brilliant RED backlighting enhances the experience with virtually unlimited lighting adjustability.
  • Dedicated volume and multimedia controls: Adjust audio on-the-fly, without interrupting your game.
  • 100% Anti-ghosting with full key rollover: No matter how fast your in-game actions are, every keypress registers correctly.
  • Fully programmable with CUE: Intuitive and powerful CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE) enables sophisticated macro programming and dynamic lighting effects.
  • Windows Key lock mode: Stay focused and prevent accidental Windows and Context Menu key presses.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing:

The CORSAIR K68 is available immediately from the CORSAIR network of authorized retailers and distributors, initially only in North America, China and South Korea. CORSAIR K68 is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer support network.