May 11, 2017 – Daedalic’s The Long Journey Home will be released on Steam for Windows PC on May 30th at the price of $39.99. In this space exploration RPG, players command a 4-person crew that ends up lost on the other side of the universe after the first light jump goes horribly wrong. Stranded with a rapidly deteriorating ship and dwindling supplies, players must manage the politics of different alien races, the limited yet valuable resources at their disposal, and the survival of the ship all while trying to bring the crew home.
May 11, 2017– The official Tour de France 2017 video games will release this June on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC both digitally and at retail. Today, we are happy to unveil new images of Pro Cycling Manager 2017 (PC) and Tour de France 2017 (consoles) that will bring you on the route of Le Tour 2017.
In Pro Cycling Manager 2017 on PC, you take the role of a sports manager who has to compete against the best teams in the world during an exceptional cycling season. In Tour de France 2017 on consoles, you play as the greatest cycling champions competing to conquer the coveted yellow jersey during the exciting stages of Le Tour 2017.
Today is also the perfect opportunity to discover the brand new official website of the games. Find everything you need to know about both games, including new features, new images, and in-depth information in a series of blog articles written by the developers.
Tour de France 2017 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One) and Pro Cycling Manager 2017 (PC) will release this June digitally and at retail.
PARIS – Independent developer Sloclap and low blow specialists Devolver Digital pulled no punches today as the company released a brand new trailer showcasing the details and nuance of combat in the upcoming online melee action game and announced that Absolver is set to kick your face in on PlayStation 4 and PC August 29th [absolver.com].
Absolver puts players behind the mask of a Prospect, who has taken a sacred vow and chosen to join the Absolvers, an elite corps of combatants fighting to maintain stability in the world. Prospects will choose a combat style, each with their own special abilities, and assemble their own custom Combat Deck to create a personal fighting system in intense, real-time combat. Choose to wander the land alone, with friends, or find a mentor to spar and learn from to become a more polished warrior.
Absolver’s new trailer dives deep into these details, giving players a good look at each unique fighting method and the abilities they serve. At the beginning of your journey, players choose one of three combat styles, but others exist in the world of Adal waiting to be discovered. Each of the three initial combat styles come with special abilities and improves special character attributes depending on player style:
Kahlt Method – Absorb hits without being stunned or pushed back, and regain lost health with every successful counter attack.
Forsaken – Balanced and powerful, prospects can parry enemy attacks and briefly stun opponents.
Windfall – Greater dexterity and will, prospects can avoid enemy attacks leaving them open to a powerful counter attack.
The trailer also outlines the Combat Deck. The Combat Deck is the inventory of attacks that players can use while fighting. Your deck is made up of four stances, and in each stance different attacks are available. Players can choose attacks and stances to create their own unique fighting style; it’s fully customizable and you can change your stance on the fly to keep your opponents on their toes.
In combat, players are also able to unlock new attacks, or you can take on a mentor and learn their ways – relationships are as important as they allow you to acquire more skill and knowledge.
Find your combat style when Absolver launches on August 29th.
For more information on Absolver visit absolver.com and follow @Absolver on Twitter.
LONDON – May 10th, 2017 – SEGA Europe Ltd. is thrilled to announce that PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter VANQUISH™ will launch for PC, on Steam, on Thursday May 25th, 2017, having undergone SEGA’s renowned best practice conversion treatment. See the new video here:
Pre-order VANQUISH on Steam to receive the Digital Deluxe Edition which includes a 5 track soundtrack sampler, character and enemy avatars, art book and exclusive wallpapers. Fans who already own Bayonetta on Steam or purchase it before May 25th 2017, will automatically get 25% off when they pre-order VANQUISH. However, players only have until the 25th of May, 2017, to secure the Digital Deluxe Edition via pre-ordering before it reverts to the Standard Edition.
Directed by Shinji Mikami, the creator of the Resident Evil™ series, VANQUISH is a sci-fi shooter of epic proportion. Take control of DARPA operative Sam Gideon, who has been assigned a mission to battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons. VANQUISH boasts fluid and frenetic combat, spectacular melee moves, and intense speed, wrapped in a gripping story. VANQUISH is the latest best practice conversion from SEGA, and features a host of PC optimized options, including an unlocked framerate, 4k resolution support, extensive graphics options and full keyboard and mouse support.
“It was great to see the positive response from our community to the Bayonetta PC launch last month, and we are pleased that we are in a position to be able to announce VANQUISH, another of our highly requested back catalogue titles,” said John Clark, Senior Vice President of Commercial Publishing for SEGA Europe. “There’s more to come from SEGA in this space, so stay tuned for further announcements.”
Adding to the growing list of best practice conversions from SEGA’s back catalogue, VANQUISH joins Bayonetta, Typing of the Dead™, Valkyria Chronicles™ and the SEGA Mega Drive™ Collection.
May 9, 2017 – The McLaren 720s burst onto the supercar scene at this year’s Geneva Motor Show and has already garnered excitement and critical acclaim from automotive journalists around the globe. Now the power, agility, and sheer beauty of the McLaren 720s can be experienced in Project CARS 2! Witness McLaren’s latest supercar tear up the Long Beach Grand Prix street track in today’s new Project CARS 2 gameplay trailer here (ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/neJwOxqyoVM
Project CARS 2 will feature a plethora of iconic high performance machines found throughout automotive history. Utilizing their proprietary LiveTrack 3.0 technology, the development team at Slightly Mad Studios is able to create dynamic weather and track conditions with the aim of delivering an unparalleled level of realism and authenticity that’s unsurpassed in the racing game genre. Project CARS 2 is racing its way to its late 2017 launch on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and STEAM for PCs in the Americas.
STOCKHOLM – May 9, 2017 – Your species has mastered the seemingly impossible. Faster than light travel means a new era for your civilization. Brave pioneers set forth from our ancient homeworld into the unknown, while scientists unlock more and more of the vast mysteries of the cosmos.. But you are neither the first, nor the only, species to climb to the heavens. You must test your military and diplomatic prowess against rival galactic empires.
It’s hard to believe that Stellaris is already a year old. Paradox Development Studio’s science fiction empire builder arrived in 2016 to widespread critical acclaim and found an eager audience ready to transcend the bonds of their home planet and forge a bright (or dystopian) future. To celebrate this anniversary, and as a gesture of thanks to the inhabitants of Earth, Paradox is offering a Stellaris bundle with its three expansions.
The Stellaris Digital Anniversary Edition includes:
Stellaris: The critically acclaimed space empire game, full of stories and encounters that take on new dimensions every time you play.
Utopia: The first full expansion for Stellaris, adding megastructures and new options for the ultimate advancement of your species.
Plantoids Species Pack: A species pack that includes a dozen portraits for plant based sentient life-forms.
Leviathans Story Pack: A story pack that includes monstrous new creatures and encounters
Paradox is also giving away the pre-order pack Creatures of the Void and a new Anniversary Species Portrait Pack to all Stellaris owners as a thank you for their support over the last year. Over the week of the anniversary, Paradox will also be offering discounts on the purchase of the base game and the first two major pieces of DLC.
Paradox Development Studio is very happy that so many of you have chosen to take this interstellar journey with us. Over the coming years you can expect exciting new realms of possibility and adventures among the endless stars in Stellaris.
Fremont, Calif. – May 9, 2017 – AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces the AOC 16” class USB Monitor (I1659FWUX), with IPS panel and powered by DisplayLink Technology.
The USB monitor is ultra slim and lightweight for maximum portability. Its small footprint makes it perfect for displaying business presentations or adding a second monitor to your laptop or desktop for increased productivity. The widescreen monitor receives both power and signal via a single USB 3.0 cable for plug-and-play connection. It does not require a dedicated power cord or VGA cable, and comes with a foldable flexi-stand for maximum flexibility. It will be available at Amazon for $149.99 ($199 MSRP). The USB monitor will launch on May 12 and is available for pre-order from Amazon here.
USB 3.0 technology achieves high transfer rates and delivers high quality images. Designed with a piano-black glossy finish, this USB monitor features a 15.6” screen, 700:1 contrast ratio, 25ms response time, and a beautiful 1920×1080 Full HD resolution at 60Hz. The IPS panel renders vivid colors with wide viewing angles.
The 16” USB Monitor with its foldable flexi-stand is ideal for viewing in landscape or portrait mode. Landscape mode is ideal for presentations and spreadsheets, while the Portrait mode conveniently gives you an easy vertical view of your instant messaging programs, infographics, or search results. This monitor has a unique auto-pivot feature that automatically adjusts the image according to the display’s orientation, so you will never have to change settings as you switch between landscape and portrait mode. The AOC USB Monitor is also VESA 75 x 75 mm compliant, allowing you to easily mount the USB monitor to any VESA compatible mount. Multiple USB monitors can also be simultaneously connected to a single laptop or desktop computer to function as a multi-monitor PC or Mac, thanks to the built-in DisplayLink technology.
I1659FWUX SPECIFICATIONS
Size:
15.6”
Model:
I1659FWUX
Panel Type:
IPS
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
View Angle:
IPS 160°/160°(CR>10)
Brightness:
220 cd/m2
Response time:
25 ms (tr+tf)
Features:
Auto pivot
Ultra slim
Light Weight
Foldable flexi-stand
Low power consumption
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. –May 8, 2017–HyperX®, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., today announced an agreement with GameStop to expand HyperX products into all GameStop stores in the United States. The newest addition to the lineup will be the HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headset. Reviewed as the best gaming headset under $50, Cloud Stinger gaming headset will be sold alongside console and PC game titles at GameStop stores nationally. Building off the success of HyperX Cloud Core gaming headset business, HyperX continues to grow retail sales by expanding with more products on retail shelves.
HyperX Cloud Stinger is known for being comfortable, while playing games for hours and its multi-platform capability makes it a winner for every type of GameStop shopper. Cloud Stinger provides great sound for gaming, chat, watching movies, listening to music, and is designed for a quality user experience. 50mm directional drivers deliver high-quality sound with pinpoint audio precision, signature HyperX memory foam adds to the legendary comfort. A light weight gaming headset at 275 grams, with ear cups that rotate 90 degrees for adaptive fit, Cloud Stinger is a gaming headset to fit any gaming lifestyle.
“With the success of HyperX Cloud Core gaming headset, we are pleased to expand our relationship with HyperX to include the Cloud Stinger gaming headset in all of our GameStop stores and online,” said Eric Bright, senior director of merchandising, GameStop. “GameStop is known as a premier gaming destination with many convenient locations to pick up the latest game titles, and HyperX is known for delivering award winning comfortable gaming headsets with quality sound and multi-platform functionality. We are excited to enhance the overall gaming experience of our shoppers by giving them more HyperX gaming headsets to choose from when they visit a local retail location.”
“We’re happy to be working with GameStop and shipping HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headsets into all GameStop locations,” said Tyler Needles, audio business manager, HyperX. “GameStop is well known for delivering console and PC products, and we see this as a great opportunity to give gamers the ability to walk into their favorite GameStop store or online, and pick up the latest game along with a comfortable, great sounding headset from HyperX.”
Availability and Support
The HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headsets will be available starting in May 2017 through GameStop’s network of retail outlets and online at GameStop.com. HyperX Cloud Stinger gaming headsets include a two-year warranty and HyperX’s industry-leading customer service and support.
JACKSON, N.J. ─ April 20, 2017 ─ Six Flags Great Adventure, in partnership with Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the “Official Technology Partner of Six Flags,” today announced an all-new, extreme virtual reality experience coming to the world’s tallest and fastest drop ride beginning May 5. Thrill-seekers will use Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus to battle giant, mutant spiders while they plunge 41 stories at speeds up to 90 mph on Drop of Doom VR, a fully-integrated virtual reality (VR) experience on Zumanjaro. “As the leader in innovation, Six Flags launched the very first VR coaster experiences. Now, we are taking virtual reality to the next level with the introduction of the first VR drop rides,” said Neal Thurman, park president. “Drop of Doom VR plays upon two of our greatest fears –extreme heights and spiders – and delivers an entirely new thrill for the spring 2017 season.” While anxious riders buckle into their floorless seats and strap on their VR headsets, they aretransported into a 360-degree virtual world where they become pilots of a futuristic gunship under attack by mutant spiders.
This intense, interactive adventure features:
High speed, vertical ascent up 41 actual stories that transforms into 100 virtual stories while teetering off the edge of a helicopter;
A 360-degree rotating view high above massive city skyscrapers that are under siege by enormous spiders;
A high-intensity gun battle against a giant arachnid, spewing baby spiders that virtually crawl all over the rider’s body;
A thrilling 10-second fiery plunge straight down at speeds up to 90 mph between towering skyscrapers;
The final showdown with a spider the size of a van, teeth-gnashing and in full attack mode.
For a limited time only, guests can experience the Drop of Doom virtual reality attraction free with paid park admission. Riders must be at least 48” tall to ride Drop of Doom VR, and at least 13 years old to experience Samsung Gear VR.
May 5, 2017 – As Endless Space 2 is due to release May 19, Amplitude Studios is taking everyone deeper into the Endless universe through a series of four new videos – each aimed at showcasing the individual “X”s in the 4X grand strategy genre (eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, eXterminate) core to Endless Space 2. In the first video, released today, Amplitude showcases what it means to eXplore in the Endless Universe as players journey to the stars, meet new alien races, investigate strange ruins and odd signals, and much more.
Endless Space®2 is a turn-based, sci-fi grand strategy game that expands through the Endless universe, putting players in the fascinating role of leader guiding a civilization in making its first steps into the cold depths of interstellar space. Play through eight factions alone or against your friends.
The game is currently available on Early Access on Steam, for $29.99 (standard edition) and $37.49 (digital deluxe edition).
