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Atlantic Unveils New Gaming Products at CES 2021

Atlantic Inc. is proud to announce the new Dardashti Gaming Riser, Centipede XL, and White Gaming Desk Pro at CES this year. “We are expanding our premium brand Dardashti gaming products, and we continue to add to our Atlantic brand gaming line. Several new gaming products are in development for this year,” stated Leo Dardashti, Atlantic President and CEO.

Dardashti brand commercial grade gaming products are designed for serious gamers, use high quality materials, focus on performance and aesthetics, and are backed with a three-year warranty. The stylish Dardashti Gaming Chair debuted last year at CES.

The Dardashti Gaming Riser is more than a repurposed office riser. An integrated dual mount supports monitors from 17″ to 27″. Each monitor can tilt, swivel, and rotate; the monitor height adjusts over a 9.5″ range. Transitioning the desktop height from 4.25″ up to 20″ is easy using squeeze handles to engage the spring assisted mechanism. The black, powder-coated, steel frame is built to last, while the bright red accents add a dash of excitement. The carbon-fiber texture gaming surface measures 34.45″ by 23.0″. A large, red-rimmed, premium mouse pad matches the contours of the curved desk front. This sturdy 15 lb. gaming desktop riser sports a 33 lb. weight capacity. Dual USB 3.0 ports, a headset hook, and a cable management system help gamers organize their devices and cables. The suggested retail is $349.99 with Q1, 2021 availability.

Atlantic Gaming Accessories adds two new products, the Centipede XL, and the White Gaming Desk Pro. The Centipede XL supports a 40″ TV up to 80 lbs. and stores 12 games, 6 controllers, 2 headsets, and a power strip. Designed to house both the PS5 and Xbox X, two fixed shelves support up to 65 lbs. total. The open design provides maximum airflow due to durable, double-wire, steel frame construction. Leveling feet, a wide base, and supporting bars ensure added stability. The stand’s top and shelves have a carbon-fiber finish. The Centipede XL gaming storage and TV stand is designed for small space living – gaming rooms, bedrooms, or apartments. Available Q1, 2021 with a 1-year warranty, the suggested retail is $149.99.

The popular, professional gamer Atlantic Gaming Desk Pro is now available in a modern, white textured finish. With storage for 8 games, 2 controllers, two 6″ x 5″ speakers, a power strip, a headset and a drink, the elevated shelf supports a 32″ monitor. A charging station holds a phone or tablet, and an underside basket stows knick knacks or snacks. Solid, durable, steel frame construction provides a stable platform, while the curved front delivers close-up comfort. Available Q1, 2021 with a 1-year warranty, the suggested retail is $179.99.

To learn more about these new Atlantic Gaming Accessories visit https://theatlanticstore.com/CES-2021/ or stop by the virtual Atlantic Inc. exhibit at CES.

HyperX Unveils New Line of Peripherals at CES 2021

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today unveiled new additions to its award-winning product line at CES 2021. Participating in the digital version of CES this year, HyperX continues to support the gaming community by expanding its professional-grade products used by gaming pros and HyperX fans. The new products revealed during the virtual show include the company’s first 60 percent keyboard, the HyperX Alloy Origins™ 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard; a new charging accessory, the ChargePlay Duo™ Controller Charging Station for Xbox Series X/S; and global availability1 of the Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse, Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset and Cloud Revolver™ Gaming Headset + 7.1.

“Gaming became an even more go-to activity this year as people searched for safe, entertaining ways to stay connected with friends and family,” said Daniel Kelley, director of corporate marketing, HyperX. “HyperX’s new product lineup reflects our ongoing commitment to the ever growing gaming community to deliver best in class products for whenever or however one plays.”

The latest HyperX products add new levels of comfort, performance, customization and control, designed to enhance gameplay for gamers at all levels.

HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard: The Alloy Origins 60 keyboard features an ultra-compact 60 percent form factor with a space-saving layout to maximize desktop real estate for ultimate mouse movement. The keyboard uses HyperX red linear mechanical switches designed with a shorter actuation point and shorter travel time for more responsive switch action. HyperX Alloy Origins 60 utilizes exposed LED designs of HyperX Red switches and PBT double-shot keycaps with secondary functions printed on the sides for quick recognition. HyperX NGENUITY software allows users to personalize lighting, Game Mode and macro settings, offering up to three profiles with on-board memory.

HyperX ChargePlay Duo Controller Charging Station for Xbox: The Official Xbox licensed HyperX ChargePlay Duo is designed for Xbox and compatible with Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One wireless controllers. Two additional battery doors will be included to fit onto Xbox Series X/S wireless controllers. The product features a quick docking design on the weighted base and LED indicators that display charging status for each controller. Each ChargePlay Duo also includes two 1400mAH rechargeable battery packs.

Expanded HyperX Pulsefire Haste Availability: Originally released in the U.S., the Pulsefire Haste is now available globally. Pulsefire Haste utilizes an ultra-light honeycomb hex shell design that offers quicker movements and increased ventilation. The mouse features TTC Golden Micro Dustproof switches with 60M click durability, six programmable buttons and onboard memory. Pulsefire Haste is built with low-friction, pure virgin-grade PTFE skates for effortless glide movement and utilizes HyperFlex USB cable designed to reduce tension and resistance. Pulsefire Haste includes grip tape for both sides of the mouse as well as the left and right mouse buttons and a replacement set of PTFE skates are also included. Pulsefire Haste is customizable with HyperX NGENUITY software and allows users to personalize DPI settings, RGB lighting, button assignments, and record macros.

Expanded HyperX Cloud II Wireless Availability: Originally released in the U.S., the Cloud II Wireless is now available globally. Building on the legacy of the wired Cloud II’s design, comfort, performance, and durability, Cloud II Wireless offers immersive in-game audio experiences. The headset features HyperX custom-tuned virtual 7.1 surround sound2 and 53mm drivers delivering rich and clear sound for gaming, working from home and schooling from home. This gaming-grade wireless headset broadcasts at 2.4GHz and offers up to 30 hours3 of battery life and 20 meters of wireless range4.

Expanded HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1 Availability: Originally released in the U.S., the Cloud Revolver + 7.1 is now available globally. The Cloud Revolver Gaming Headset + 7.1 features immersive sound, wide audio range, a studio-grade sound stage along with signature HyperX comfort and durability. Cloud Revolver + 7.1 with virtual surround sound2 offers 50mm directional drivers to deliver greater depth and width for improved audio precisions in first-person shooter and open environment games. The tuning of the driver, the mechanical design of the acoustical chamber, and larger ear cups allow users to clearly and accurately hear an opponent for ultimate competitive advantage while gaming.

Availability

Availability through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets is scheduled as follows:

  • Alloy Origins 60 gaming keyboard – Available in the U.S. on Feb. 22 for MSRP $99.99 on HyperX Shop
  • HyperX ChargePlay Duo Controller Charging Station for Xbox – Available in the U.S. on HyperX Shop in February for MSRP $39.99
  • Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse – Now available globally for MSRP $49.99
  • Cloud II Wireless Gaming Headset – Now available globally for MSRP $149.99
  • Cloud Revolver Gaming Headset + 7.1 – Now available globally for MSRP $149.99

Mad Catz Unveils B.A.T. 6+ Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse

Mad Catz Global Limited, the leading innovators in gaming hardware, are excited to announce a new gaming mouse, the B.A.T. 6+. Combining the elements of fast and powerful design, the truly ambidextrous gaming mouse offers the ultimate customizability and comfort, allowing every gamer to swap the side skirts and palm rests at will under each circumstance. Equipped with a high-end 16K DPI sensor and the 2ms response time of the DAKOTA™ switch, B.A.T. 6+ makes you become the mobile armory.

B.A.T. 6+’s design cues were inspired by spaceships, hypercars, and batmobiles. The side vents design was obtained from the speediest hypercar. This design prevents the gamer’s hands from overheating during long hours of play. The B.A.T. 6+’s various sizes of swappable backplates and side skirts are all expertly engineered to accommodate grip, claw, or finger-tip styles of play, allowing for a personalized gaming experience that adapts seamlessly to different gaming situations.

B.A.T. 6+ is the first gaming mouse to implement the Mad Catz Cyborg Engine. The Cyborg Engine is designed to have less impact on your gaming mouse while handling all of your important game settings. The software aims at combining your complex setup into an extension of the game with one integration while giving vivid lighting effects throughout the mouse chassis.

B.A.T. 6+ also features the Mad Catz DAKOTA™ mechanical switch. The DAKOTA™ Mechanical Switch adopts a new signal detection technology, enabling an instant response to be made by any of two contact points. This technology precisely processes signal registration and accelerates the switch’s response time to within only 2 milliseconds – 60% faster than other mechanical switches!

Empowered by the Pixart PMW 3389 optical sensor, the B.A.T. 6+ will be able to detect all of your adversaries in every step that they take, giving you critical strikes with incredible levels of accuracy. The 10 programmable button layout is specially designed to help you to become accustomed to different games. With up to 5 storage profiles, you can have the best optimization available for your current gameplay with just a click through the software.

The Mad Catz R.A.T. B.A.T. 6+ will be shipping from late February 2021. Availability may vary by region.

WOWcube Pre-Orders Begin 2nd Qtr 2021

Cubios Inc. today announced that the company would start to collect pre-orders for the WOWCube ® entertainment system in the second quarter of 2021. The shipment of the pre-ordered units will start before Christmas.

The WOWCube ® entertainment system is a one-of-a-kind device in the shape of a cube made of 8 separate cubicle modules connected to each other. Each module is a separate device, with three high-resolution screens and a CPU inside.

In 2021, the cube will be available on the market. The company will use Kickstarter as a platform for collecting pre-orders. This website provides the necessary functionality and secures customers’ money, so that the entire process is transparent and trustful. The Kickstarter campaign will help the company to make precise plans for the production of the first mass-manufactured batch of the device.

The Cubios team made significant progress in making the WOWCube ® entertainment system ready for store shelves.

Ilya Osipov, the President of Cubios Inc., comments: “The pandemic didn’t stop us. We focused on the software part and made a lot of improvements. We released a completely new version of our operating system CubiOS. We’ve re-built a system architecture, made it much more stable. We worked hard on UX/UI, and now the device can also be controlled by tapping. We developed SDK available for a global developers community starting in the first quarter of this year. We added a new mode of functioning and added new types of apps, including multiple awesome games and widgets.”

There are three types of objects in the WOWCube ® entertainment system. Besides games, users can activate widgets and screensavers. Widgets can show useful information: weather, air quality, stock market dynamics, amount of followers on a user’s Twitter account and so on.

With the new version of the operating system, the WOWCube ® entertainment system can function in two different modes. It’s a stand-alone device with a separate operating system and applications. It can also be connected to a smartphone via Bluetooth, which allows users to upload new games and widgets and use the cube as a peripheral device. In this case, any content can be streamed to the device from the phone. It could, for instance, show recent pictures made by the NASA Mars rover in real-time, or headers of news from your favorite media.

The company also switched to Mediatek CPUs with a graphic accelerator. There are 8 such CPUs working in sync in each cube, making apps run smoothly and without any delays.

At the moment, the company has more than 20 different games in production, including arcades, puzzles, logic and strategy games, educational apps with gamification and many more for casual and skillful players of all ages.

There will be available accessories on the market, such as colorful cases and protecting bumpers that stick to the device’s edges.

Max Filin, CEO and co-founder of Cubios Inc., comments: “It was a long journey from the first home-made prototype to the store-shelf product. To make this amazing device real was a challenge from the point of view of engineering and software development. But to jump from the working product to mass-production was much-much harder, but we did it. This device is so unique that even manufacturing equipment wasn’t ready for production of its components. We had to work with partners to reinvent and re-setup the equipment. We are happy that finally and despite all the difficulties that slowed down a global economy and all the manufacturing processes, can announce the start of pre-orders this year. We’re working hard to deliver magic and fun with our WOWCube ® Entertainment System to our customers right before Christmas.”

Some of the new games and apps released include:

Lady Bug

Help a little ladybug to eat all the berries by prolonging her path as far as possible. If the route cuts, the game is over. If the ladybug is hungry for too long, hearts in the left up corner start to turn pale, and the game is over when no color is left in them.

Bon-Bon

The game is based on the 2048 puzzle, but instead of numbers, a user should match different candies. Combine two candies of the same shape and color by turning the cube’s sides, and create a new type of candy.

Cut the Rope

The world-famous game with Om Nom is now available on the WOWCube® Entertainment System. A user naturally cuts the rope by turning the side of the cube. To collect all stars, move the candy by building the path from the labyrinth elements. And avoid the traps!

Eat the pizza

This is another original game with Om Nom. Of course, you need to feed this ever-hungry creature. Put all the ingredients on the dough piece, slip it into the oven and feed the cooked pizza to the Om Nom. Make sure that this guy doesn’t steal your cheese before the pizza is ready.

Shapes

Just collect pieces of a shape to one side of the cube to make it whole. With the next level, you get one more shape that you need to work on without messing up other figures.

Smart Lamp and Bubbles

These screensavers transform the cube into a piece of ambient decor. Put it on a bedside table, relax and enjoy a kaleidoscope of colors and geometrical forms or slowly going up bubbles, imitating a hypnotizing lava lamp.

This year, Cubios Inc. received CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree.

Neverwinter: Sharandar Announcement Trailer

Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of online games, and Cryptic Studios announced the first episode of Neverwinter’s new three-episode module, Sharandar, launches on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and Arc) February 9 and on consoles March 9. The latest major update for the free-to-play MMORPG set in the Forgotten Realms brings Neverwinter players back to the mystical land of Sharandar — originally introduced in the first Neverwinter module, Fury of the Feywild — where they’ll experience a completely revamped and re-visualized world. Each episode introduces new features to Sharandar, including a brand-new social hub, new story content, re-imagined adventure zones to explore, new enemies to fight, a new end-game dungeon, and more!

In Neverwinter: Sharandar, an unsettling darkness creeps across the Feywild and the age-old elven stronghold of Sharandar. Brutish creatures kill any foolish enough to enter the lands once held by Malabog the Fomorian King. Deep in the forest, rumors of an ancient fey being, together with scattered bands of Malabog’s minions, seek to conquer Sharandar and seize its arcane secrets.

The story of Neverwinter: Sharandar is experienced over three episodes. The first episode, The Iron Tooth launches February 9 on PC and March 9 on console. Adventurers are sent to the Ruins of Malabog to investigate the disappearance of an elven dignitary. This episode introduces new and returning players to the Feywild lands of Sharandar, in which they’ll find the New Sharandar social hub, the Ruins of Malabog Adventure Zone, and the Vault of Stars dungeon, along with epic rewards.

The next two episodes, Episode 2: The Soul Keeper and Episode 3: The Odious Court, continue the story of Neverwinter: Sharandar at a later date. Players have the chance to experience the transformation of Sharandar as they take on the sinister new threat revealed in the first episode and push back the darkness. More details, including features, for these episodes will be revealed soon.

Neverwinter is a free-to-play action MMORPG featuring fast-paced combat and epic dungeons. Players explore the vast city of Neverwinter and its surrounding lands, learning the vivid history of the iconic city in the Forgotten Realms and battling its many enemies. Neverwinter is available on PC and is free to play digitally on Xbox One (with Xbox Live Gold*) and PlayStation®4

DEVOUR Teaser Trailer

The co-op survival horror DEVOUR has set its sights on terrifying players worldwide with the upcoming full launch on Steam this January 28th. Up to four do-or-die players must brave the shadows to stop a possessed cult leader before they are dragged to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don’t get caught…

Developed by the small British indie studio Straight Back Games, DEVOUR is a white-knuckle co-op survival horror game for up to four players. While best played cooperatively with easily-scared friends, more hardcore players can experience the scream-inducing DEVOUR on their own. With no two playthroughs ever the same, each DEVOUR terror session can last up to an hour, letting brave souls enjoy fright after fright into a nightly screamfest of epic proportions. Straight Back Games offers their heartfelt condolences in advance!

As once devoted cult members, players must steel themselves and work together to stop their cursed leader Anna Puerta from unleashing an unspeakable evil. With the goat demon Azazel possessing her after a ritual gone horribly wrong, Anna’s rage and power will grow with every step the players take in DEVOUR. In a race against time, the players burn ritual goats, evade a growing legion of demons, and ultimately hope to break Azazel’s hold over Anna.

DEVOUR will be made available on Steam for just €3.99 / £3.99 / $4.99.

DEVOUR is a prequel to their previously released two-player co-op game The Watchers.

HITMAN 3 Sandbox VR Trailer Released

HITMAN 3 takes immersion to the next level with PS VR. HITMAN has always been about immersing yourself in a living, breathing world. A world filled to the brim with interesting characters, secrets, and opportunities. But you’ve never experienced it like this.

You can learn more about the upcoming VR features in the following trailer:

HITMAN 3 will be available on 20 January 2021 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC. HITMAN 3 will also be coming to Nintendo Switch, playable via cloud streaming technology. Pre-order today for access to the Trinity Pack, a celebration of the World of Assassination.

Pre-Order HITMAN 3 now: hitman.com/buy

AtGames Unveils January Special for Streaming Arcade Game Console

AtGames®, a leader in interactive entertainment products, announces special January offers for Legends Core arcade game console. The Legends Core was just released in late December and is new to the market. It plugs and plays on any HDMI TV for true big screen arcade gaming. Featuring 100 built-in, licensed, genre-defining arcade and console games, as well as impressive streaming and connectivity capabilities, the Legends Core is the ultimate television companion. It can easily connect with off-the-shelf Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth and USB PC game controllers, as well as the Legends Arcade Family of Gamer series products for the ultimate in arcade, console, and pinball game control.

The latest addition to the Legends Family of arcade products is available now for an MSRP of just $59.99 online. Available here: https://www.atgames.us/collections/arcade

The special January introductory offers (Valid through January 14th, 2021):

Legends Ultimate + Core Promotion Offer: This promotion is just $599.99 plus shipping for a Legends Ultimate Arcade and a Legends Core. That’s a $659.98 value for just $599.99 plus shipping! at https://www.atgames.us/collections/arcade/products/legends-ultimate-core-promotion-offer

Four Legends Core Promotion Offer: Purchase four (4) Legends Cores for $180. It’s a $239.96 value! Share the Legends Core with friends and family for connected multiplayer fun, compete, share high scores and play together. The offer is available at: https://www.atgames.us/collections/arcade/products/four-legends-core-promotion-offer

“This value-priced streaming game console provides an ideal home arcade platform for users to easily plug and play the controller of their choice on the display of their choice, including vertical displays,” says Dr. Ping-Kang Hsiung, CEO of AtGames. “The Legends Core offers a no-compromise, connected home arcade experience as a part of the powerful Legends Arcade Platform.”

Among the 100 games that appear on this compact arcade console is a large selection of classic arcade and home video games from licensors like Atari, Data East, Disney, Jaleco, Taito, The Tetris Company, and more. The full game list can be found on the Legends Core product website here: http://legendsultimate.atgames.net/arcade/assets/Legends-Core-Game-List.pdf

If you want to enhance your gaming experience even more, you can add to your games list with titles from ArcadeNet®, an ever-growing subscription game library. Every game is optimized for the Legends Core’s high-performance hardware and control options. BYOG™, which stands for Bring Your Own Game, allows you to play even more games, including by streaming your favorite PC-based titles from the top digital distribution platforms from the AtGames cloud servers (Cloud BYOG™) or your home computer.

With weekly firmware releases, the Legends Core, like all hardware running on the Legends Arcade Platform, is constantly evolving. Among the major evolutions has been the introduction of eSports to retro games with the AtGames Leagues Leaderboards (ALL), voice chat, friends lists, and the ability to stream gameplay directly to popular streaming services. No other home arcade products come close to these and the many other features made possible by the Legends Arcade Platform, which is exclusive to the Legends Arcade Family of products.

Features of the Legends Core include:

  • 100 licensed arcade and console games built-in

  • Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity

  • Online gaming, including eSports!

  • ArcadeNet® games service

  • Stream gameplay directly to popular streaming services

  • BYOG™ (Bring Your Own Game)

  • AtGames Leagues Leaderboards

  • Weekly content entertainment program (Free)

The Legends Core is available directly from AtGames. More details on where to purchase the Legends Core are at: https://www.atgames.net/arcades/shop-now/

Thermaltake Teases TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Cooling, Gaming Gear, and Enthusiast Memory solutions, today is proud to present a new Air Cooler series, the TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler. Powered by optimized high static pressure fans that have the same design concept as the TOUGHFAN 12 fans, the TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler’s fans are equipped with an advanced Gen.2 hydraulic bearing, LCP fan blades, and a new anti-vibration mounting system to offer outstanding reliability and serenity to any gaming build regardless of the cooling solution. The TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler is available in three configurations. The TOUGHAIR 110 is a top-flow design offering a compact footprint for smaller system builds; TOUGHAIR 310 and TOUGHAIR 510 are single tower designs featuring single and dual fan configurations unique heatsink fin array to maximize airflow for exceptional performance for the latest Intel and AMD Ryzen series processors.

Thermaltake had also launched the latest TOUGHFAN 12 Turbo High Static Pressure Radiator Fan on December 29th; for those that are interested in getting more information on TOUGHAIR or TOUGHFAN series products, don’t forget to join the Thermaltake Expo Jan 2021.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler and TOUGHFAN Turbo High Static Pressure Radiator Fan have a two-year warranty and are supported by the Thermaltake worldwide customer service and technical support network. TOUGHFAN Turbo is now available for purchase via Thermaltake worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler will be available in early February 2021. For more information on TOUGHAIR series products, do not miss out on our Thermaltake Expo January live streams. 

To learn more about Thermaltake TOUGHFAN 12 Turbo High Static Pressure Radiator Fan, please visit:
https://www.thermaltake.com/toughfan-12-turbo-high-static-pressure-fan-single-pack.html

Live Stream Platforms

l  Thermaltake Facebook Page- facebook.com/ThermaltakeInc

l  Thermaltake Global YouTube Channel- youtube.com/channel/UCmlNM0oho3k-RxnbsRAreFw

l  Event Microsite- https://expo2021.thermaltake.com/

CEO Keynote Opening

l  Date: January 11th, 2021 (Taipei Standard Time GMT+8)

Ocean’s Heart Release Date Trailer

Video game publisher Nordcurrent and developer Max Mraz today announced that the bright pixel-art adventure RPG, Ocean’s Heart, is coming to Steam for PC on January 21st. Brought to life by the creator of Yarntown, a Zeldalike demake of Bloodborne, Ocean’s Heart amasses inspiration from genre classics with its own flavor, promising hours of exploration, role-playing, hidden secrets, and whimsical encounters.

Ocean’s Heart is a charming pixel-art action RPG set in a spirited world, brimming with secrets, magic, and perilous affairs. As Tilia, a young girl whose father and best friend have been kidnapped by the ruthless pirate Blackbeard, you must set off on a treacherous journey through a vast and dangerous wilderness to rescue him, unraveling a web of pirate conspiracies on the way. Gather items along your journey to craft potions as well as expand and upgrade your ever-growing arsenal of weapons, constantly increasing your skills to fight boss adversaries and survive deadly dungeons.

“Ocean’s Heart borrows inspiration from the likes of Zelda, Hollow Knight, The Witcher, and even Dark Souls, to create an exciting take on the action-adventure RPG genre,” said Artūras Surgutanovas, Head of Marketing from Nordcurrent. “Packed with tons of side-quests and hidden secrets, Ocean’s Heart is wrapped in an engaging story chock-full of clever humor, providing a deep and entertaining experience that will make you laugh and tug at your heartstrings. Wishlist the game on Steam today so you don’t miss our launch on the 21st!”

Ocean’s Heart will be translated into English, French, German, Russian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.