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Just Cause 3 The Wingsuit Experience VR Mobile App Launched

2015/09/24

LOS ANGELES (September 24, 2015) –Square Enix is excited to announce the release of ‘THE WINGSUIT EXPERIENCE’ a 360 Degree VR app brought to you by JUST CAUSE 3, which is available today for free download to iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Join Rico Rodriguez as he skydives and wingsuits his way across the beautiful Mediterranean island of Medici. Using your smartphone’s gyrometer, the app offers the world’s first 360-degree in-game, interactive video experience, allowing you to freely move the camera to rotate the view of the world below.

The experience can be further intensified through use of Google Cardboard – and other VR goggles – which allows thrill-seekers to experience the app in VR, moving the camera viewpoint with your head as if you are flying in a Wingsuit behind Rico.

“In order to show the world of Just Cause 3 in 360-degrees, in-game, we’ve captured over 10 TB of high resolution data to bring you this experience,” explains Ron Bakker, founder of Mindlight, the developer of the Wingsuit Experience. “This will allow you to immerse yourself in the most explosive sandbox ever made, ahead of the game’s release this December.”

THE WINGSUIT EXPERIENCE, brought to you by Just Cause 3 is available now on both the App Store, and the Android Store for free.

Apple store link:
https://itunes.apple.com//app/just-cause-3-wingsuit-experience/id997307920?ls=1&mt=8

Android store link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.squareenix.jc3companion

Check out THE WINGSUIT EXPERIENCE trailer here –

JUST CAUSE 3, developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix, is due for release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and high-end PCs December 1^st, 2015.

Related Links
Official Homepage: justcause.com
Official Facebook® Page: facebook.com/JustCause
Official YouTube Channel: youtube.com/c/JustCauseGame
Follow @JustCause on Twitter®: twitter.com/JustCause

The Escapists The Walking Dead Release Date

2015/09/24

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

Wakefield, UK – 24th September 2015 – Games industry veteran and independent games label Team17 is excited to announce that they will be unleashing The Escapists The Walking Dead worldwide on Xbox One and PC on September 30th.

The Escapists The Walking Dead merges the gameplay and aesthetics of the smash-hit, indie game The Escapists with the universe and characters of the worldwide phenomenon that is The Walking Dead. Team17, working in close collaboration with Skybound Entertainment, have taken the very best of both worlds, featuring panels, dialogue and the story of the award-winning comic series recreated in the charming 8-bit pixel art stylings of The Escapists.

Daniel Murray, President of Skybound Interactive said “The Escapists The Walking Dead is a creative monsterpiece. We believe fans of great games in general will be delighted to play this unique interpretation of Robert’s graphic novel. Team17 shares our belief in empowering independent creators. This game embodies that spirit to a tee.”

In The Escapists The Walking Dead players will take on the role of iconic protagonist Rick Grimes, who must lead and protect a band of survivors featuring many of the original comic book cast. Rick and the survivors must secure, survive and escape a number of dangerous environments which faithfully follows the narrative timeline of the hit comic.

Team17’s Marketing and Commercial Director added, “After the huge success of the original The Escapists, we really wanted to expand the brand and take it in different directions. Teaming up with Skybound Entertainment is an amazing start to building a strong indie gaming franchise and we are incredibly pleased to be part of their growing The Walking Dead brand”.

The Escapists The Walking Dead features:

5 levels following the timeline of the award-winning comic including Harrison Memorial Hospital, Greene Family Farm, Meriwether Correctional Facility, Woodbury and Alexandria
Comic book panels and dialogue taken from the hit comic series and faithfully recreated in 8bit style
Weapons including craftable upgrades and iconic weapons such as Michonne’s Katana
Characters from the hit series. Play as Rick Grimes alongside a cast of iconic survivors from the comic including Carl, Lori, Glenn, Hershel, Maggie, Dale, Tyreese, Michonne, Abraham and Gabriel, all faithfully re-created in charming pixel art style
Crafting system. Choosing from over 250 materials, you’ll need to craft more than 70 different items to keep your survivors safe including tools like cutters and shovels and weapons such as the modified pistol and rifle.
24 bonus collectibles to find
Leaderboards and Achievements

The Escapists The Walking Dead will be available to download for Xbox One via the ID@Xbox self-publishing program and PC on the 30th September for £12.99 / $17.99 / 14,99 €, on PC and £14.99 / $19.99 / 17,99 € for console.

SOMA Launch Trailer

2015/09/22

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September 22, 2015 – Frictional Games, creators of the Amnesia and Penumbra series, presents SOMA. Plunging into the abyss to tear at the delicate threads of human consciousness, SOMA is available today on PlayStation 4 and PC.

SOMA Launch Trailer

Creative Director Thomas Grip, reflecting on the development of SOMA:
“Five years ago, SOMA started as a simple idea; to make a game that would explore the more disturbing aspects of what it means to be a conscious being. Since then, we have gone through years of iterations, lots of hard work and almost tripled the size of our team. And finally, today, the game is done. We are very proud of how it has turned out, and feel that we have achieved what we set out to do. It has easily been the most ambitious project we have undertaken, and getting to this point has been quite a struggle. We hope people find SOMA to be a creepy and provocative experience that stays with them long after playing.”

The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered an intolerable isolation and we’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What can be done? What makes sense? What is left to fight for?

From Frictional Games, creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA is a sci-fi horror game that questions our concepts of identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human.

SOMA is available for $29.99 on PS4 via the PlayStation Store, and for PC (Windows/Mac/Linux) via digital distributors including Steam, GOG.com, and Humble Store.

For more about SOMA:
http://www.somagame.com

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut First Trailer

2015/09/21

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September 21, 2015 – Today Deep Silver and inXile reveal the first trailer for the post-apocalyptic RPG, Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut. “Welcome to the Wasteland,” introduces the viewer into the story and the atmosphere of Wasteland 2. The audio mix is just right in this trailer – don’t forget to turn up your speakers.

Offering overhauled graphics, expanded voice-overs, gameplay enhancements & tweaks as well as some brand-new features, inXile brings last year’s critically acclaimed PC title to current-gen consoles. Together with its huge reactive story and the tactical turn-based combat, Wasteland 2 combines the best elements of a classic RPG with modern design philosophies.

Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut will be available for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on October 13th in the Americas and October 16th worldwide.

SOMA Story Trailer

2015/09/18

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September 18, 2015 – What does it really mean to be human? Are we bound to the flesh of our bodies, or do we simply inhabit them? Coming September 22nd to PC and PS4, SOMA is an unsettling journey into the depths of human consciousness.

From Frictional Games, creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA is a sci-fi horror game that questions our concepts of identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human.

You can also visit the Frictional Games blog today, where Frictional Games delves into the creation of SOMA’s disturbing sound effects.

For more about SOMA:
http://somagame.com/

Final Fantasy XV Dawn 2.0 Trailer

2015/09/17

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LOS ANGELES (Sept. 17, 2015) — SQUARE ENIX® today unveiled the FINAL FANTASY® XV“ Dawn Trailer 2.0” at Tokyo Game Show 2015. This is an updated trailer that depicts protagonists Noctis and Luna as they reflect on the tragic events of their respective pasts, which set the stage for the narrative of FINAL FANTASY XV. Players will catch a glimpse of the fateful duo’s internal strife as Luna struggles against the restrictive imperial hold over Niflheim and Noctis prepares himself for the journey ahead.

New screenshots were also unveiled, in which Noctis and his crew will be able to ride chocobos®, the iconic winged mounts of the FINAL FANTASY series in their most realistic portrayal ever. Players can also spend quality time in the great outdoors through fishing, one of the few different activities and mini-games offered in the game.

Finally, the company released the “ Location Hunting” video, a series of footage of the development team members scouting locations with in-game footage inspired by those experiences. These new videos can be viewed through the following YouTube links.

Players looking for additional information about the game can tune into the upcoming Active Time Report (ATR) Snapshot at Tokyo Game Show. This new Snapshot will debut on the evening of Friday, Sept. 18^th at http://www.youtube.com/squareenixpresents.

NBA Live 16 Demo Released

2015/09/15

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Sept. 15, 2015 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) launched the NBA LIVE 16 demo on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. The demo is currently live on Xbox Live, and will be appearing on PlayStation Network later today. The free demo gives fans their first chance to check out the brand new LIVE Pro-Am mode, featuring both the competitive LIVE Run and cooperative Summer Circuit. Those looking for an offline experience can also choose one of six NBA teams and take the floor in an exhibition game, or get a head-start on learning the nuances of the game in the Learn LIVE tutorials.

For an added dose of customization, players can also download the official NBA LIVE 16 Companion App (available on the App Store and Google Play) featuring GameFaceHD. This exclusive mobile scanning tech allows fans to quickly and easily scan their face and upload it to their in-game character for use in LIVE Pro-Am. The app provides clear feedback at every step of the process, a preview of how a face looks when it is finished and the ability to customize the final scan before uploading it. The scanning process takes seconds, and the entire procedure, from scanning to uploading to receiving the finished product typically takes around five minutes.

Those who download the demo will be able to progress and customize their in-game character by playing LIVE Pro-Am and transfer their progress to the full game when it launches on September 29. All unlocked skills, upgrades, shoes, gear and more will make the transition, so this is the perfect opportunity to get a two-week jump on the competition and be ready to own the court on launch day. This is also an ideal time to put together an online squad and prepare to rise together when the game launches and the competition heats up.

EA Access members can also play the full retail version of NBA LIVE 16 before it’s released for a limited time starting September 24, only on Xbox One.

NBA LIVE 16 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and will be available for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and will be available on Sept. 29 for $59.99. To learn more about NBA LIVE 16, visit https://www.easports.com/nba-live.

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Krytac Announces New Colors for Airsoft Guns

2015/09/15

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September 10, 2015 – California, United States – KRYTAC, KRISS Group’s premier brand of training weapons and recreational shooting products, is proud to expand upon the popular Trident M4 AEG series with twelve new products in three new colors, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), Foliage Green (FG), and a limited edition Wolf Grey (WG) color. Color variations will be available starting October 2015.

The coloring used to create the new Trident M4s is a highly abrasion resistant coating. The Trident M4 SDPs and PDWs will feature a colored hand guard, receivers, and buffer tube. The stock (PDW), pistol grip, trigger guard, barrel, and controls accent the AEG in black. The CRBs and SPRs feature a colored hand guard and receivers. The longer AEGs are also accented in black by the stock, buffer tube, pistol grip, trigger guard, barrel, and controls.

The same high performance internals are found throughout the Trident M4 series, including the 8mm Nautilus gear box, 30k high torque motor, and one piece rotary hop up. A 300 round high capacity magazine is also included with each AEG.

Pricing for colored variations will be identical to the black versions of each model series.

For more information on the new color models please visit the KRYTAC website at www.krytac.com, or call KRISS USA at 1(855) 574-7787 during operating hours.

Wargaming.net to Host Rise of Continents WoT Blitz Tournament

2015/09/15

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September 15, 2015 – Wargaming is proud to announce Rise of Continents, the first global World of Tanks Blitz tournament commencing September 28. The worldwide event in sponsorship with Sennheiser pits Europe, the CIS, Asia and North America against each other in a four week fury of mobile melees. Throughout the tournament, tankers who demonstrate remarkable gameplay will be awarded a variety of prizes including Sennheiser headsets. To participate, players simply have to launch World of Tanks Blitz and begin battling.

Rise of Continents is divided into four week-long stages. During each stage, clusters will command tank armies on their mobile devices to fulfill a number of objectives, including most tanks destroyed and most victories, which will earn their region points. At the end of each week, these points will be tallied and the counter will be reset for the next stage. When all stages have been completed, the total scores for the previous weeks will be compiled and an overall winner will be declared.

Participating in Rise of Continents will give tankers the opportunity to demonstrate the greatness of their cluster while earning awesome physical and in-game prizes. Wargaming has partnered with Sennheiser to give away 240 pairs of headsets during the event and will also offer in-game Gold and Premium Account. These prizes will be awarded at the end of each week and at the end of the overall tournament to the top tankers fighting to prove their continent is the best.

To discover more about Rise of Continents, visit the official portal:

https://www.riseofcontinents.com/

Blood Bowl 2: Beta Launch and Bretonnian Knights Gameplay

2015/09/11

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September 11, 2015 — The beta of Blood Bowl 2, the sequel to the video game adaptation of Games Workshop‘s famous board game that combines American football with the fantasy world of Warhammer, has launched! Players who have pre-ordered the game on Steam (official release on September 22) may already start playing and test their strategies in multiplayer, as well as against AI in one-off matches.

Join the many players already playing, and create your teams from the races currently available in this beta: Humans, Orcs, Skaven, and Dwarves. All customised multiplayer leagues as well as teams created during the beta will be preserved… so you may start leveling up your favourite team without any regret! When the game officially launches on September 22, the other races will be made available, including the Bretonnians, who are showing-off their jousting talent in today’s gameplay video!

Bretonnian teams are geared toward fighting. They benefit from very skilled Blitzer players and dirt cheap linemen boasting respectable characteristics and the Fend skill. Blitzers are their key players, and any action undertaken by Bretonnian teams will revolve around them. While Blitzers are indisputably fantastic Blood Bowl players, they are also very expensive. They are necessary for any action carried out by their team, with other players mostly there to provide them with support. Strong yet still rather fragile compared to more bashy teams, Bretonnian team also lack agility, impeding their passing and running game.

Matching their skillset, their hiring fee is also exceptionally high, and they will only ever join your team for a single match. However, if you can spare the Gold to afford hiring one (or even two!) of them, they will be worth the hiring cost, as they might very well turn the tide of the match, all by themselves.

Blood Bowl 2 is currently available for pre-order, with, as a bonus, one of two additional races (the Wood Elves or the Lizardmen). Players who pre-order the game on Steam also receive immediate access to the Multiplayer Beta of the game, currently running! Click here for more info.

Blood Bowl 2 will release on PS4, Xbox One and PC on September 22.