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RapidX Launches New Gaming Chairs

2016/12/07

San Clemente, CA – Dec 7, 2016 – The Holiday season always brings an influx of new games and games systems, making comfortable playing accommodations essential. RapidX’s recently launched Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs deliver “Best in Class” design and function by combining the comfort of luxurious office chairs with the ergonomic design and flexibility of performance race car seating.

The RapidX gaming chairs’ seating platform can be lowered to as low as 13-inches from the floor to make it a perfect perch for console gamers huddled around the Family Room big-screen TV, while desktop PC gamers can enjoy levels of comfort and adjustability on par with premium-level office furnishings.

“Having the RapidX Finish Line gaming chair, I can now now enjoy my gaming time in a comfortable chair that allows me to game for hours,” said Ahman Green, former NFL Star and avid gamer.

“And the chair has an awesome look and design!”

“RapidX is the culmination of 20 years in the gaming and custom furniture industries, having intimate knowledge of both led to the development of products that sit at the crossroads of two traditionally disconnected market segments,” said Ammar Adra, RapidX founder. “The Ferrino and Finish line chairs were created to express a perfect blend of lifestyle, technology,
and design.”

About Ferrino

RapidX’s Ferrino series chair delivers maximum comfort for extended gaming sessions. The Ferrino features bold, yet tasteful, design accents and is available in six colors: solid black, or black with white, blue, pink, red, or brown stitching and accents. A single 2.5-inch color strip wraps around the perimeter of the chair back and seat for optimal style and durability. When combined with the diamond-pattern color stitching, the striking contrast delivers a sharp, sporty design aesthetic.

About Finish Line

RapidX’s Finish Line series chair melds function and design aesthetics from both the gaming and motorsports worlds. The Finish Line is available in four color options: red on black, white on black, white on blue, or yellow on red. Its hallmark checkerboard-style pattern and double-color stitching hides an orthopedic secret that makes this sporty chair surpass durability and comfort expectations. Physically wider than the Ferrino model, the Finish Line delivers cutting edge style and comfort that appeals to gamers and racers alike.

RapidX’s Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs are available for purchase at Amazon.com, Target.com, and NewEgg.com.

For more information regarding RapidX’s Ferrino and Finish Line gaming chairs,please go to www.rapidx.io.

Antlion Audio Unveils ModMic 5

2016/12/06

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News, Tech News

Portland, OR (DEC 6) – Antlion Audio (www.AntlionAudio.com) is proud to announce the ModMic 5 is now available on their website and will soon be available in retail stores worldwide. The ModMic is an award winning attachable boom mic that can turn any pair of headphones into a headset for gaming, streaming, or VoIP and more. The patented base clasp securely adheres to any surface and the super strong neodymium magnets holds the mic in place. The 5th generation improves on the original design across the board, adding dual mic capsules, a fully modular cable system, and premium grade materials to deliver the pinnacle of custom audio.

One of the most significant innovations in the ModMic 5 is the addition of a dual capsule microphone. With the flick of a switch the ModMic 5 goes from studio quality to noise canceling mode through the innovative dual capsule system built into the mic boom. This means that a single ModMic can go from a quiet home environment where quality is needed for recording or streaming to a noisy office or LAN gaming event where noise cancellation is essential. With the compact carrying case included, bringing along high quality sound has never been easier.

The most common feature request by customers has come to life as well in the form of a fully modular cable system. This allows users to select the right cable length for their needs and quickly swap over to different devices, such as PC, current-gen consoles, or smart phones. Included with the modular cables is a detachable mute switch module and the new cable wrap system, which ensures perfect cable management, keeping the cords from the headphones and the ModMic tightly bound together.

Finally, the materials in the ModMic have been improved across the board. From Kevlar reinforced cabling to a thicker steel spine and a stronger magnet, there’s never been a better ModMic than the ModMic 5.

“This is the culmination of taking years of feedback from our users and putting every reasonable improvement suggestion into action,” said Elishaya Wisnievitz, CEO of Antlion Audio. “We have never been more proud of and thankful to our many fans, and we believe the ModMic 5 will show our commitment to listening and acting on their feedback.”

Antlion believes all people should have the option to use the headphones they love and still enjoy the superb quality that a ModMic can bring. Find out more at the ModMic website at www.AntlionAudio.com.

Tech Specs:

Uni-directional (Noise Canceling)	Omni-directional (Studio Mode)
Sensitivity: -38 ± 3 dB Response: 100 Hz–10 kHz SNR: >50+ dB Impedance: 2.2 KΩ Operating Voltage: 1 to 10V Max current at 2.0V: 500 µA Max input SPL: 110 dB	Sensitivity: -26 ± 3 dB Response: 30 Hz–17.5 kHz SNR: 58+ dB Impedance: 2.2 KΩ Operating Voltage: 1 to 10V Max current at 2.0V: 500 µA Max input SPL: 110 dB

ModMic 5 MSRP: $69.95

Sniper Elite 4 – “Italy 1943” Story Trailer

2016/12/06

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

December 6, 2016 – Fans hungry for more info on SNIPER ELITE 4 can now watch “Italy 1943”, the first in a series of new story trailers for 2017’s first AAA shooter.

Featuring previously unseen concept art, environments, factions and brand new story details, “Italy 1943” recounts the intricate machinations behind the Allied invasion of Italy. In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl Fairburne will help release the country from the shackles of Fascism, fanning the flames of resistance, and in doing so uncover a terrifying Nazi technology threatening the whole of Europe.

In a detailed post for PlayStation Blog, SNIPER ELITE 4 Narrative Designer Colin Harvey sets the scene for the game’s thrilling World War 2 campaign:

“In SNIPER ELITE 4, Karl is plunged into a country that’s been under the yoke of Mussolini’s Fascism for over two decades. Political opposition to the regime was either crushed early on or escaped abroad. Now, though, discontent is growing…”

Look out for future intel videos in the coming weeks: Each one will offer choice insights into SNIPER ELITE 4’s dramatic story, revealing the intriguing characters, stunning locations and absorbing subplots you’ll encounter in wartime Italy.

SNIPER ELITE 4 launches across PS4, Xbox One and PC on February 14, 2017.

Horizon Signal Update For Stellaris Adds New Mysteries

2016/12/05

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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

STOCKHOLM – December 5th, 2016 – A new and rich storyline has been added to the already deep well of events and occurrences in Stellaris, the hit grand strategy space epic from Paradox Development Studios. A signal in distant space is calling out to your empire. What does this entity want, and how does it know who you are?

Horizon Signal is written by Alexis Kennedy, a British writer best known for his work at Failbetter Games, which he co-founded. His writing for Sunless Sea and Fallen London has been widely acclaimed, and now he is scribing new stories for Stellaris.

This story update is free for all Stellaris owners and highlights one of the great strengths of the game – its ability to tell stories that entertain and entrance without distracting you from the core strategic gameplay. Horizon Signal is released alongside Update 1.4, appropriately named “Kennedy”. A full list of patch notes can be found of the Paradox Forum.

Horizon Signal is available now and will be automatically added as a DLC for all Stellaris Players.

For more info in Stellaris, please visit: www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris

Dawn of Andromeda Early Access Trailer

2016/12/02

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Haarlem, The Netherlands – December 1, 2016 – Developer Greywolf Entertainment and publisher Iceberg Interactive announces today that their pausable, real time 4x space strategy game Dawn of Andromeda (PC), is now available in Steam Early Access. Both the developer and publisher invites fans of the 4x space RTS genre to lend a helping hand with their views and feedback in the coming months leading up to launch. During Early Access the development team will work on implementing new features, including the Eras feature, with unique scenarios and background stories. Moreover, the game will be tuned and improved with a strong focus on game configuration options, combat diplomacy and racial improvements.

Explore the Andromeda galaxy and see all it has to offer in the brand new Early Access trailer for Dawn of Andromeda available on Iceberg’s YouTube Channel.

Mike Domingues, lead developer at Greywolf Entertainment says, “We are delighted to finally have arrived at a point where we feel we are ready to show Dawn of Andromeda to the world. The journey isn’t over yet, and we are eagerly waiting for feedback from a wider audience to make sure we release the best game possible.”

Dawn of Andromeda is now available in Steam’s Early Access program at $24.99 with a 10% discount during the week of launch through Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/427570

Features:

Explore, expand, exploit and exterminate in this real-time space strategy game, featuring real-time combat in a dynamic and ever-evolving galaxy

New factions and characters can join the fray mid-game; artefacts, ruins, anomalies and a huge variety of fascinating elements are scattered throughout the galaxy and can yield new research opportunities. Various characters such as outlaws, merchants, travelers and others roam the galaxy

Asymmetric gameplay. Not all races discover space travel at the same time, some may have yet to discover it, some may have already built a mighty empire, and some races may be naturally stronger than others. However if you’d rather prefer a traditional 4X experience and start an entirely symmetric game, it’s up to you

Pre-designed, customizable and randomly generated races, each with their own unique backgrounds and traits

Accessible gameplay, featuring a highly-intuitive User Interface

Eras; unique scenarios, each with a pre-designed galaxy and background stories which you can play as one of the existing factions, each with their own victory conditions, traits, challenges and ongoing conflicts and relationships (Not Available at the start of Early Access)

Research incredible technology, from weapons so powerful they can destroy an entire planet, to Dyson Spheres

Explore ruins, anomalies and much more. You may even find artefacts you can study, projects you can start and come across interesting events and quests you can take on

In-depth diplomacy system. Make allies and enemies, but beware, each action you take can change how the rest of the galaxy will view you. Destroying an entire planet, or just praising or denouncing another race, can have a deep impact on the balance of the entire galaxy

Reduce micromanagement by appointing governors to your colonies and council members to your empire, all of whom can be leveled up. Each come with their own unique traits, happiness and experience

Multiple, customizable victory conditions, which can even be set to vary for each faction, changing how each faction operates and making for unpredictable friends and foes

For more information on Dawn of Andromeda, please visit the official website at http://www.dawnofandromedia.com or check out the Steam page http://store.steampowered.com/app/427570

The Flame in the Flood Coming to PlayStation 4

2016/12/02

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

[LONDON – December 2, 2016] The multi-award-winning The Flame in the Flood will make its PlayStation®4 debut early next year, as The Molasses Flood and Curve Digital announce a very special Complete Edition. The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition is available exclusively for PlayStation®4 and contains a brand new Directors’ Commentary – which offers incredible insight into the design and development – a wonderful dynamic theme, two new system avatars, plus a host of gameplay enhancements, designed to offer the most complete The Flame in the Flood experience possible.

Released on PC and Xbox One earlier this year, The Flame in the Flood is a real voyage of the unknown through a visually beautifully, yet impossibly harsh wilderness. Taking place in post-societal America, players must traverse through procedurally-generated landscape, foraging for supplies, crafting survival tools and evading predators. It’s a hostile environment, with every fresh discovery providing players with reward or taking them a step closer to death.

The game was created by The Molasses Flood, a team of AAA refugees, with veterans members hailing from the likes of Irrational, Harmonix and Bungie. The team has contributed to massive critical and commercial successes, such as the BiosShock games, Rock Band, Guitar Hero and the Halo series.

“We’ve been huge fans of the game since its Early Access days, so we’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with The Molasses Flood,” said Jason Perkins, managing director, Curve Digital. “It’s a game which is as deadly as it is beautiful and we’re excited to be bringing it to an even wider audience.”

“We’ve been chatting with the guys at Curve for ages about this,” adds Forrest Dowling, president and lead designer, Molasses Flood, “so it feels good to get this out in the open. We’ve always wanted the game to go as far and as wide as possible, so working with them to get the Complete Edition onto PlayStation was a bit of a no-brainer. The additional content and gameplay enhancements very much make this the definitive version – we can’t wait to get it out there.”

The Flame in the Flood: Complete Edition will be available on PlayStation 4 in January 2017. More details will be announced in due course.

Additionally, it will be playable exclusively at PSX this weekend at booth B1014 and B1015

Conan Exiles Live Developer Demo Tomorrow

2016/12/01

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News

Oslo, Norway – December 1st, 2016 – Conan is coming! Two months from now, on January 31st 2017, Funcom’s open-world survival game ‘Conan Exiles’ will launch into Early Access on PC followed by Game Preview access on Xbox One in Spring 2017. Last week Funcom released a brand new game trailer showing the strides made by the development team in the past few months (watch it here). This Friday, December 2nd, Funcom takes it one step further by unveiling live gameplay for the first time ever in the inaugural Official Community Stream on Twitch.

Watch the live stream on Funcom’s Twitch channel on Friday December 2nd at 19:00 CET / 1pm EST / 11am PST

“We are all greatly encouraged by the fantastic reception we saw for last week’s trailer and we cannot wait to finally show the game live,” says Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “With Early Access only two months away this feels like a natural time to start showing the game to the community following its development, and hopefully we can also get some valuable feedback we can address before Early Access starts.”

‘Conan Exiles’ is an open-world survival game set in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian, the world’s greatest fantasy hero. The game can be played on private and public servers, either in multiplayer or local single-player. In the world of ‘Conan Exiles’, survival is more than tracking down food and water. Journey through a vast, seamless world filled with the ruins of ancient civilizations and uncover its dark history and buried secrets as you seek to conquer and dominate the exiled lands yourself. Start with nothing but your bare hands and forge the legacy of your clan, from simple tools and weapons to gigantic fortresses and entire cities. Enslave the bandits of the exiled lands to do your bidding by breaking them on the grueling Wheel of Pain. Sacrifice the beating hearts of your enemies on the blood-soiled altars of your deity to seize true power and glory. Summon the colossal avatar of your god and see them lay waste to your enemies and their homes.

You can learn more about ‘Conan Exiles’ on www.conanexiles.com. Follow the game on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates. You can also visit blog.conanexiles.com for the latest news and developer updates. For more information about Funcom, please visit www.funcom.com

Kingdoms and Castles Funded in Two Hours on Fig

2016/11/30

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Los Angeles, CA – November 30, 2016 – Kingdoms and Castles reached its goal on Fig in just two hours (www.Fig.co/castles). Kingdoms and Castles began its funding campaign on Fig.co/castles to raise $15,000 for the development, publishing and release of the game on PC and Mac in Spring 2017.

The two-man team behind Kingdoms and Castles, Pete Angstadt and Michael Peddicord, have worked on acclaimed indie games including Abzu, Journey and Cannon Brawl, as well as EA’s Spore and Boom Blox, and founded of a new studio called Lion Shield. Kingdoms and Castles is partially inspired by Angstadt’s time at Maxis and games like SimCity,Stronghold, and Banished. In it, players build a simulated city while crafting a strategy to protect their peasants from a continually changing and dangerous world.

Stretch goals will be announced and include features like adding Twitch Integrated Gameplay, VR Support, etc. For more information, please visit www.Fig.co/castles.

AOC Announces 27-inch PLS Monitor with Qi Wireless Charging Base

2016/11/29

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Geek News, News, Tech News

Fremont, Calif. – November 29, 2016 – AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces an innovative new Full HD 27” PLS Monitor featuring a Qi Wireless Charging Base (P2779VC), the company’s first monitor that wirelessly charges your device. Simply place your Qi compatible device on top of the base to automatically begin effortlessly charging your device. No cords, no clutter. Not only does the P2779VC provide an easy solution to charging your smart device, the monitor also features wide-viewing angles with PLS panel and high-definition connections. The AOC 27” PLS Monitor featuring a Qi Wireless Charging Base will be available in the U.S. this December at Amazon, Best Buy, and NewEgg for $249.99 MSRP.

Qi Wireless Charging technology comes from the Chinese meaning “natural energy”. The technology is an interface standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium for inductive electrical power transfer that wirelessly charges a compatible device’s battery using induction transfer. The monitor’s Qi Wireless Charging Base removes the hassle of cables and allows you to keep your device in view while charging and using the display, without having to worry about finding an outlet nearby. Compatible devices include Samsung Galaxy S5-6/Edge, Google Nexus 4-7, Motorola Droid Maxx, and Nokia Lumia 920-1520, among others.

Additionally, the display’s Plane to Line Switching (PLS) panel gives 178/178 degree viewing angle while maintaining consistent image quality and colors from all viewing positions. This PLS panel has true 8-bit color depth that results in incredible color accuracy and features a matte anti-glare coating that won’t leave fingerprints or smudges. PLS is perfect for graphic designing, video editing and photo retouching. You can also view your spreadsheets or weekend movies from virtually any angle without compromising color uniformity.

The P2779VC features Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution that allows for high-definition image quality in terms of clarity and vivid colors. When you have Full HD resolution with dynamic contrast ratio, the result is crisp detailed images with incredible contrast, giving you bright vivid colors that comes to life every time. The impressive 20,000,000:1 contrast ratio reveals darker image areas in greater depth and detail. The P2779VC also boasts a 5ms response time to eliminate drag. Finally, the P2779VC comes with a plethora of connectivity features including VGA and two HDMI, which gives you high-definition video and audio, perfect for watching those videos or highly-detailed images at home.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Viewable Screen Size	27″
Panel Type	PLS Panel
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	300 cd/m2 (typ)
Contrast Ratio (dcr)	20,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Response Time	5ms (gtg)
Max Resolution	1920 x 1080 @60Hz
Color Depth	16.7 Million colors
Pixel Pitch (mm) (H x V)	0.311 (H) mm x 0.311 (v) mm
View Angle (degrees) (H x V)	178 / 178
Display Area (mm) (H x V)	597.88 mm x 336.31 mm
Cabinet Color	Black with Gold Base
Adjustability	Tilt: -3.5°±1.5°~+21.5±1.5°
Inputs	VGA, 2x HDMI
Power Consumption	Power On: <23.5W (Max), Standby: <0.5W
Power Source	Universal 110~240VAC, 50/60Hz
User Control	Source/Auto/Exit, Clear Vision Volume, Menu/Enter, Power
Regulations	cTUVus, CE, FCC, RoHS, EPEAT, Energy Star®, Windows 8/10 compatible
OSD Languages	16 Languages including English, French and Spanish
Other Features	Qi Wireless charging base, User Friendly Graphical OSD Menu, Kensington Security Slot, Includes AOC’s e-Saver software, i-Menu software

Rogue One LIVE Streaming Event Announced

2016/11/29

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Geek News, Movie News, News

SAN FRANCISCO, November 29, 2016 –– Twitter today announced it is collaborating with Disney and People to live stream exclusively a special Rogue One: A Star Wars Story event. The live stream, hosted by People, will feature the debut of never-before-seen content from Rogue One followed by a Q&A with the director and cast members from the film.

Live coverage will start on Friday, December 2nd at 10am PT, streaming from a surprise location. The live stream will be available worldwide to Twitter’s logged-in and logged-out audience on Twitter and connected devices and can be found at RogueOne.twitter.com, in Twitter Moments and through @StarWars and @people.

The experience will give Star Wars fans a sneak peek of the highly anticipated film ahead of its December 16 release date, and will include behind-the-scenes commentary during a live discussion with Director Gareth Edwards, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, and cast members including Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk and Riz Ahmed. The Q&A will be hosted by People’s Deputy Editor, JD Heyman. Fans can submit questions on Twitter for the cast to answer during the event by Tweeting with #AskRogueOne. Fans can also Tweet with the following hashtags and a Star Wars Twitter emoji will automatically appear: #RogueOne, #DeathStar, #StarWars and #StarWarsRogueOne.

“People come to Twitter to see what’s happening in the entertainment world, and the conversation about movies, especially Star Wars, is constant on Twitter,” said Anthony Noto, COO at Twitter. “Our collaboration with Disney and People will give fans fresh and exciting live Star Wars content that they can view and Tweet about all on the same platform.”

“Disney and Lucasfilm are always seeking out innovative ways to tell great stories and engage with fans around the world,” said Ricky Strauss, President, Marketing, The Walt Disney Studios. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Twitter and People to create this can’t-miss Rogue One event that gives Star Wars fans a behind-the-scenes peek at one of the most talked-about movies of the year.”

“People is thrilled to participate in the celebration of the latest release in the iconic Star Wars franchise,” says Jess Cagle, Editor in Chief, People. “We have been covering Star Wars since the very first film hit theaters in 1977; our audience can’t get enough of it.”

People is also releasing a special newsstand edition on Nov. 30 called Star Wars: The Secrets of Rogue One, featuring a VR bonus including goggles, in addition to the original People Special — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which is premiering Nov. 30 on the People/Entertainment Weekly Network (PEN).