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Cougar Launches Attack X3 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

2015/12/09

December 9^th, 2015, Taipei, Taiwan – COUGAR is proud to announce the arrival of COUGAR Attack X3. This new keyboard caters to those purist gamers who crave for a high quality mechanical gaming keyboard that simply provides three things: quality, useful functions and an elegant and durable design. Attack X3 fulfills these requirements with a combination of Cherry MX switches, gaming features and an impressive aluminum based design.

COUGAR Attack X3 uses the original Cherry MX mechanical switches that guarantee the incredible performance people associate with a true mechanical gaming keyboard. Their unique tactile and audible feedback will provide you with an unparalleled gaming experience.

COUGAR UIX System will allow gamers to get the most out of this keyboard. With UIX, the user can easily define the function of any key, and use up to ten of them as macro keys. All the settings (up to three full configuration profiles) can then be conveniently stored in the keyboards on board memory, which allows the user to bring the keyboard to another computer and keep all the settings.

Quick response is guaranteed with a 1000Hz polling rate that can be fine-tuned to suit users’ preferences. The keyboard’s N-Key Rollover capabilities bring absolute input accuracy: It doesn’t matter how many keys the gamer presses, the result will always be accurate input.

Finally, the aluminum frame that covers the keyboard provides a distinctively elegant design that sets it apart from the loads of plastic keyboards that flood the market. Durable and classy, this keyboard comes also with exceptionally strong red backlights that will not only allow you to play even in dimly lit environments, but also enhance the gaming atmosphere.

Attack X3 is, in short, everything gamers need it to be, and nothing they don’t. It will be available in December in the EU, and in Q1 2016 in the USA. USA MSRP: USD 119.9 (VAT excluded).

For more information on the Attack X3 please visit:

COUGAR Attack X3 http://www.cougargaming.com/products/keyboards/attackx3/

MGM Invests in Interlude for New Form of Media

2015/12/08

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Industry News, News

NEW YORK – December 8, 2015 – Interlude, a media and technology company that is pioneering a new kind of video that responds to a person’s emotions and interests, announced today that Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) has made a strategic investment in the company. As part of the investment, MGM’s Chairman and CEO Gary Barber has also joined as Board Observer for the company. Interlude’s industry-leading interactive technology is changing the dynamic between content and consumer. The company’s form of seamless, responsive video empowers both viewers and creators to form a deeper, more meaningful relationship through video. MGM Television previously announced a partnership with Interlude to create an original digital short inspired by MGM’s three-time Academy Award® nominated 1983 feature film “WarGames.” MGM is joined in this $18.2 million funding round by Warner Music Group, Samsung, and returning investors including Sequoia Capital, Intel Capital and others.

“Though video has always been a very powerful storytelling medium, it has not, to date, been able to adjust and adapt from viewer to viewer,” said Yoni Bloch, founder and CEO of Interlude. “But we are aiming to allow filmmakers and content to form a unique connection with each viewer. This has the potential to change the relationship between film and individual audience members.”

“MGM continues to expand its footprint by identifying innovative platforms and technologies, such as Interlude, to introduce new audiences to our creative content,” said Barber.

Interlude has, to date, been primarily known for its award-winning and internationally acclaimed work with music video and branded content. It will use the new funds to build on its momentum. This expansion has three components: creating new forms of serialized video content spanning drama, comedy, news, sports, music and pop culture; growing the Interlude ecosystem of creators; and advancing the unique technology that realizes the vision of video that feels and responds.

Because Interlude’s content is designed to adapt to a person’s interests and preferences, it brings video in line with other forms of digital media that have long embraced personalization. While traditional, “linear” video is focused on offering viewers a “lean-back” experience, Interlude video leads fans to “lean into” the content, encouraging them to actively form deeper bonds with the narrative through in-video participation and customization.

The power of this bond dramatically impacts a viewer’s engagement and retention; Interlude content has an average of 10 times better engagement, retention, and sharing versus traditional Internet video content. This has substantial business implications for Interlude partners who use the platform, both in entertainment and advertising.

About Interlude

Over the past year, a number of Interlude projects have gone live. Interlude and Morgan Spurlock’s Warrior Poets recently announced a co-production partnership on “Call Bulls#!t”, a unique, fact-checking, interactive treatment of news. Carly Rae Jepsen’s video “Run Away with Me” was relaunched as an interactive experience; musical artists Aloe Blacc, CeeLo Green, Led Zeppelin and Coldplay have launched Interlude experiences based on their music. Moreover, a number of branded content projects like Coca-Cola’s Mother’s Day and MTV’s Scream have used Interlude. Interlude’s technology is also being used by third party producers for a BBC interactive drama, “Casualty: First Day” and a murder mystery online series, “Virtual Morality”.

Interlude (www.interlude.fm) is pioneering a new form of media in which video can respond to a person’s actions and interests in real-time. Stories told using our patented technology platform can adapt in a multitude of directions; like in a video game, the viewer steps into the story to make choices that affect dialogue, and even the plot, at any particular moment in time. This means that viewers are offered nearly infinite experiences in live-action video within a single piece of content. The result is highly engaging game-like videos that consumers play over and over. We partner with entertainment companies, independent creators, and top brands to create episodic series that are distributed widely through a network of affiliates on the mobile web, mobile apps, and the web. Interlude investors include Sequoia Capital, NEA, Marker, and Innovation Endeavors. Strategic investors include MGM, Intel Capital, Warner Music Group and Samsung. The company is based in New York, NY with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel and Los Angeles, CA.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content. The company owns one of the world’s deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in domestic and international television channels and is the majority owner of and distributor for United Artists Media Group (UAMG). For more information, visitwww.mgm.com.

Gamevice for iPhone 6 Series Now Available in Apple Stores

2015/12/08

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News, Peripherals News

December 8, 2015 – Gamevice, the attachable gamepad controller that transforms your iPhone 6/6+/6s/6s+ into a hyper-advanced handheld gaming console, is now available in selected Apple retail stores and online – both nationwide and internationally. Gamevice connects directly to become one with your Apple device – not a separate controller.

Play more than 750 controller-supported iOS games including Minecraft, Final Fantasy VII and Marvel: Contest of Champions with Gamevice. Gain a tactical advantage over other iOS gamers using Gamevice thanks to its superior controls. From Halo: Spartan Strike and Halo: Spartan Assault to 2K Drive to NBA 2K16 and FIFA 16 Ultimate Team, Gamevice improves your reaction time and gives you a competitive edge thanks to its low latency. Play Grand Theft Auto (III, San Andreas & Vice City), Afterpulse, Call of Duty Strike Team, Goat Simulator(original, GoatZ and MMO Simulator) and Crazy Taxi as the developers intended, but on your iPhone 6 thanks to Gamevice.

Gamevice evolves i-gaming into a console experience by transforming mobile devices into full-fledge game machines with controllers. Now you can easily play these games on the go.

Gamevice 2015 Product Line-Up

Now Available: iPad Mini: Price $99.95

Now Available: The iPhone 6, 6+, 6s and 6 Plus S: Price $99.99

Operation Frostline Hits EVE Online

2015/12/08

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

December 8, 2015 – Today brought the largest release for EVE Online in 2015, which includes an evolution of EVE’s epic sci-fi storyline. Named after a new and engaging series of events happening throughout the New Eden universe, Operation Frostline sets the stage for the massive Spring 2016 EVE Online: Citadel expansion, which will reconstruct the very foundations of the famous sci-fi universe and transform the sandbox game design it is built on.

The deadly mercenary faction known as Mordu’s Legion, having recently liberated Outer Ring Excavations (ORE) stations, now calls on pilots across the universe to raid the Serpentis Corporation’s vaults and pillage their valuable troves of implants, blueprints, PLEX, SKINs, and more before they can get their defenses back online.

Today’s release also brings 13 new ships, the largest introduction in a release in years. Command Destroyers make their debut, altering the battle meta with area-of-effect Micro Jump Field Generators pulling all nearby sub-capital ships with them as they leap 100 kilometers in the direction they are heading. Also unveiled is the Endurance, a nimble ice-mining frigate designed to travel into deep space and harvest precious ice ore from shattered wormholes and the most lucrative null-security regions. Four new Navy Electronic Warfare Frigates deliver powerful support to fast moving gangs and Tech II Logistics Frigates provide crucial restorative power for the shields and armor of their fleetmates.

Several significant graphical updates were also added to EVE Online, including: a running kill-mark tally of PvP victories on each ship, accumulated rust and dust on hulls, stunning new shield and armor damage effects, gorgeous engine effects for all ships, subtle yet vibrant changes to the nebulae and starfields, new ship SKINs, beta-versions of new orbital and first-person camera controls, module effect overhauls for smartbombs, e-war modules, cynosaural fields and more.

The EVE Universe thrives on change, especially from the players as they scheme and cajole, collaborate and command, and perish and conquer. It wouldn’t be an EVE release without shifting the conflict metagame a bit further by challenging the shifting tactics of the players before they get too comfortable. Today’s changes include even more module changes, new energy neutralizer variations, falloff for remote repairers, and new missile tracking disruptors. An exponential alteration to the size of grids will have far-reaching combat implications and set the stage for the massive structures coming in EVE Online: Citadel.

Altogether, additions alter the boundaries of EVE-as-it-has-been for a new future with unique new tactical considerations and rejuvenated graphical beauty.

Full patch notes and information on other improvements can be found here.

Current, past, and future features for EVE can be found on the EVE Updates page, including Preliminary information about EVE’s next big release, EVE Online: Citadel, and projects like Tranquility Tech III, the upcoming massive server upgrade for EVE Online.

Dev blogs on today’s additions and more can be found in the dev blogs archive

Telltale Games Announces Upcoming Batman Adventure Game Series

2015/12/07

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

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Dec. 4, 2015 — Leading developer and publisher of digital entertainment, Telltale Games, with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment, today announced an interactive episodic game series based onDC Comics’ iconic Batman™ that is set to premiere in 2016. The official title for the Telltale series is yet to be revealed.

The episodic game series will premiere digitally on home consoles, PC/Mac, and mobile devices. Specific platform details are yet to be announced.

“At Telltale, we’ve been honored to bring our unique approach to interactive storytelling to some of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world, and we’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be exploring what it means to be Batman in an all-new series starting next year,” said Kevin Bruner, Co-Founder and CEO of Telltale Games. “This iteration of Batman will give fans a first-hand opportunity to dive deeper into the complex life and mind of Bruce Wayne, the duality of his own identity, and the struggle of responsibility in saving a city overcome with corruption and villainy.”

“Telltale has an established track record of creating award-winning content for some of the best properties in the world,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We look forward to working with the team as they deliver a new interactive way for fans and gamers to experience the rich narrative world of Batman.”

Revealed on-stage at The Game Awards 2015 in Los Angeles, you can watch the announcement teaser trailer on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hrG_GfF_wWk

For more information on Telltale Games, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on twitter.com @TelltaleGames.

Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn Debut Gameplay Trailer

2015/12/04

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

MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey – Dec. 4, 2015 – Big Deez Productions has released the premiere gameplay trailer for its upcoming action game, Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn. This first look at the reignited title in motion was unveiled by Shaquille O’Neal during his special appearance at The Game Awards in Los Angeles.

“It was a thrill to join in a celebration of gaming’s biggest triumphs with the long-awaited return of one of its most towering figures. We can’t wait for fans to unleash the fury of the Big Diesel himself when this wildly stylized take on Shaq-Fufinally arrives,” said Big Deez’s CEO, Matt Karch.

An infamous icon of 16-bit gaming reimagined for a new generation, Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is an intense, combo-fueled, side-scrolling, beat ‘em up adventure starring the renowned sports star and entertainment personality. Master unique martial arts fighting styles to conquer the world’s greatest challengers. Made possible by the fervent passion of the crowdfunding community, it features modern audiovisual and gameplay design forged by a new team of developers inspired by the tongue-in-cheek fun and humor of the original game.

Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is expected to launch as a digital title on consoles and Windows PC via Steam next year. For the latest information, please like http://www.facebook.com/ShaqFuALegendReborn/.

About Big Deez Productions
Big Deez Productions is a collaboration between Saber Interactive, developers of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo: Master Chief Collection, God Mode and others and Mine O’Mine a company that manages many Shaquille O’Neal’s business partnerships. Based in Maplewood, NJ the company has multiple development studios across making great games and bringing fun interactive experiences to life.

Dark Souls III Release Date Announced

2015/12/04

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

December 4, 2015 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released new video assets as well as announced a Collector’s Edition, Day One Edition, and the release date for DARK SOULS™ III, their highly anticipated action role-playing game from famed Japanese developer FROMSOFTWARE. DARK SOULS III will be available throughout North America and South America on April 12, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One®, and PC via STEAM®. DARK SOULS III provides players with an all-new world filled with heinous enemies, hidden secrets, and captivating environments as they search to destroy the awakened Lords of Cinder and discover what has happened to this apocalyptic land.

The DARK SOULS III Day One Edition is priced at $59.99. Fans are encouraged to pre-order DARK SOULS III to make sure they secure their free Day One Edition upgrade, which includes the following items:

-DARK SOULS III software
-Prima Starter Guide
-Official DARK SOULS III Soundtrack
-Exclusive O-Sleeve packaging

The DARK SOULS III Collector’s Edition is priced at $129.99 and will feature the following items:

-DARK SOULS III software
-Prima Starter Guide
-Official DARK SOULS III Soundtrack
-Official art book
-Cloth game map
-10” Red Knight Statue
-Collector’s box

The DARK SOULS III Day One Edition and Collector’s Edition are exclusive to the PlayStation 4 system and XBOX ONE versions of the game and will be available at participating retailers while supplies last.

Elite Dangerous Minimum PC Specs for SteamVR

2015/12/04

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

December 4, 2015 – The Elite Dangerous: Horizons beta is available now; Horizons is the new season of expansions for Elite Dangerous, beginning with Planetary Landings, (which you can try now in the beta.

When Horizons exits beta and releases on PC, ALL Elite Dangerous users will receive a free update that adds SteamVR support to the game. Everyone gets this, whether they have Horizons or not.

(As a side note, Beta SteamVR support is available now in the Elite Dangerous Horizons beta if you’d like to try it.)

The minimum spec for running Elite Dangerous in SteamVR is as follows:

OS: Windows 7/8/10 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 980 with 4GB or better
Network: Broadband Internet Connection
Hard Drive: 8 GB available space

Skychaser DLC Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

2015/12/03

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

CHATHAM, Kent – Dec. 3, 2015 – Dovetail Games, the multi-award-winning simulation developer and publisher, today released Skychaser, a brand-new aerobatic expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

The Skychaser expansion pack includes an exclusive Extra 330SC stunt aircraft created by established flight simulation developer IRIS Flight Simulation Software, accurately modeled down to the finest details, including a fully functional cockpit with authentic audio captured from a real-life engine. The aircraft, which is fast and agile and has dominated four real-life World Aerobatic Championships, will also feature six exclusively designed custom paint schemes, making this a prized addition to your virtual fleet.

Featuring four nail-biting challenges by acclaimed mission developer Jane Whittaker, Skychaser will build your aerobatic skills and test them to the max.

Gold Coast Cruisin’

Giving you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Extra as you fly from Brisbane, Australia along the Queensland coast before landing at Gold Coast Airport. Put your precision to the test as you maneuver through this harrowing trial.

Canyon Challenge

Taking you over the peaks and through the crevasses of Yosemite National Park, you will need to perform high-speed aerobatic maneuvers down narrow, winding valleys, over steep mountaintops and other unpredictable terrain. Expect sudden twists and turns, vertical climbs, and sudden dives on this rollercoaster ride of a course.

Snowdonia

Set amidst the Welsh mountains in the UK, this is a course where you must demonstrate your mastery of the Extra 330SC by clinging to the sides of mountains whilst flying at high speeds, mere feet above the surface of lakes. This mission is unforgiving with a fast and frenetic pace.

Low Level

Starting at Half Moon Bay Airport in San Francisco and flying along the edge of the Pacific Ocean to a landing at Shelter Cove, you will soar over the Golden Gate Bridge and marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Sierra Nevada range. To complete this mission, you must fly the entire course at top speed and under 500ft. Are your low level aerobatic skills up for the challenge?

Skychaser is now available exclusively via Steam for $19.99 or bought together with FSX: Steam Edition for $39.99.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition delivers an authentically accurate aviation experience for simulation enthusiasts and those with a passion for all things flight. The game is available now on Windows PC via Steam. For further information, please visit www.dovetailgames.com or https://fsxinsider.com/.

Great American Comic Convention Las Vegas this Weekend

2015/12/02

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Comics News, News

Las Vegas, NV – November 2, 2015 — On December 5th & 6th in Las Vegas, an all-star group of comic book creators, including 7 Eisner Award winners and several more Eisner nominees, will be coming to the Sports Center of Las Vegas for the inaugural Great American Comic Convention! Special Guest Creators include Tim Bradstreet, Tommy Castillo, Howard Chaykin, Darwyn Cooke, Tony Harris, Bob McLeod, Terry Moore, Graham Nolan, James Robinson, Joe Rubinstein, Frank Tieri, Billy Tucci, Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson & Mike Zeck.

Fans will be able to get their X-Men merchandise signed by the co-creator of Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus & many other fan favorites… comics legend and Eisner Hall of Famer Len Wein! Doors open at 10am on Saturday, Dec. 5th.

Weekend passes are available online at gacclv.com for just $35, free for children 12 & under with an accompanying adult. Cosplayers welcome and panels to be announced.