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Razer Unveils New Orochi Mouse at IFA 2015

2015/09/04

BERLIN (IFA), Germany – Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the complete re-design of the popular Razer Orochi notebook gaming mouse. The Razer Orochi features the world’s most precise mouse sensor for on-the-go gaming.
Retaining the name of its predecessor, the new Razer Orochi features the latest in sensor and battery technology to give gamers pinpoint accuracy and more than double the playing time in wireless mode. Complimenting this overhaul, Razer has also added Chroma lighting, dual mode connectivity and a completely re-engineered shell.

At the heart of the new Razer Orochi is a 4G, 8200 DPI laser sensor – the highest DPI sensor ever fit into a mobile gaming mouse. The result is pinpoint tracking for incredible accuracy and movement speeds of up to 210 inches per second with 50 G acceleration, making the Razer Orochi ideal for every game and play style, from fast reaction FPS gameplay to high-accuracy MOBAs.

By utilizing the latest in Bluetooth Low Energy technology, the new Razer Orochi has more than double the battery life with over 60 hours of continuous gaming use – or 7 months of normal use – from a single charge. It is ideal for wireless notebook use with a polling rate of 125 Hz, which increases to 1000 Hz when used in wired mode.

“With the recent advances in sensor and Bluetooth technology, it was time for us to bring the Orochi up to date, which involved a complete redesign of the entire mouse,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “We’ve retained the portable form factor and added rubberized side grips, but on the inside is where the big changes have happened. This is a whole new feature-packed mobile gaming mouse.”

The new Razer Orochi also features Razer’s industry leading Chroma lighting, giving users the choice of 16.8 million color options with which to customize their mouse. As with previous Chroma products, customizing the Razer Orochi is achieved within seconds through Razer Synapse, Razer’s cloud-based hardware configurator. The new Razer Orochi’s Chroma lighting effects are able to sync across other Razer Chroma peripherals, which include keyboards, a headset and a mouse mat.

By connecting the Razer Orochi with Razer Synapse, users are able to customize their lighting settings, calibrate their Razer Orochi to the surface they are using, assign macros and functions to the seven mouse buttons, and save all their settings to the cloud for use no matter where they are.

*Battery life depends upon usage.

TECH SPECS

Dual wired/wireless Bluetooth 4.0 technology
1,000 Hz Ultrapolling (Wired) / 125 Hz Ultrapolling (Wireless)
1 ms response time (Wired) / 8 ms response time (Wireless)
On-The-Fly Sensitivity adjustment
8200 DPI 4G laser sensor
210 inches per second / 50 G acceleration
Battery life: Approximately 60 hrs. (continuous gaming) or 7 months (normal usage)
Ambidextrous form factor with textured rubber side grips
Chroma lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options
Inter-device color synchronization
Seven independently programmable buttons
Razer Synapse enabled
1 m / 3.28 ft. braided fiber USB charging cable
Approximate size: 99 mm / 3.90 in. (Length) x 67 mm / 2.64 in. (Width) x 35 mm / 1.38 in. (Height)
Approximate weight: 110 g / 0.24 lbs.
2 x AA batteries

*Actual battery life depends upon specific usage and other extrinsic factors.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

PC or Mac with a free USB port
Windows® 10/ Windows® 8/ Windows® 7 / Windows Vista® / Windows® XP (32-bit)/ Mac OS X (v10.8-10.10)
Bluetooth® Smart Ready
Internet connection
100 MB of hard disk space
Razer Synapse registration (requiring a valid e-mail), software download, license acceptance, and internet connection needed to activate full features of product and for software updates. After activation, full features are available in optional offline mode.

Price: US: $69.99 /EUR: €84.99

Availability:

RazerStore: Pre-order

Worldwide: October 2015

Phillips Showcases New Monitors at IFA 2015

2015/09/04

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Geek News, News, Tech News

Amsterdam, September 4, 2015 – MMD, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips Monitors, is raising the stakes in display performance and clarity at IFA 2015. Visitors who want a one-stop encounter with display innovations for professional and leisure applications should make the Philips stand in Hall 22 a highlight on their tour of the event. IFA 2015 takes place from 4 to 9 September in Berlin.

One standout highlight is the new curved monitor, a Philips display first. This 34-inch display wraps around the user’s line of vision to create a truly immersive, focused experience. By placing the user at the center of the action, it creates more personal space and provides total focus on the task in hand. The edge-to-edge glass and ultra-narrow border enhance this seamless appearance and maximize the viewing area. Visuals are razor-sharp, thanks to the CrystalClear, UltraWide Quad HD resolution (3440 x 1440), AH-IPS LCD technology and a wide viewing angle to bring graphics and images to life.

Sound quality is equally amazing. Through accurate placement of audio cues, the display’s DTS Sound technology elevates the playback quality of music, movies, streaming and games to new levels. Users enjoy an immersive virtual surround sound experience, complete with rich bass and dialog enhancement and maximized volume levels free of any clipping or distortion.

Also on show is the new Philips 27-inch LCD monitor with UltraClear 5K resolution. With 14.7 million pixels (5,120 x 2,880), the latest 5K resolution technology packs four times more content per screen inch than Quad HD resolution, for more dazzling visuals than ever. The new display is also equipped with PerfectKolor Technology, which ensures factory-calibrated 99% AdobeRGB colour space and one billion colors. As well as brilliant color and resolution, the display is thoughtfully engineered to fit the way people work, with webcam, MultiView for dividing the display space into multiple partitions, built-in speakers for great sound, as well as a non-glare screen and Flicker-Free technology for reduced eye fatigue.

Taking color intensity to the max, a new 27-inch IPS-ADS Adobe RGB display with Quantum Dot Color IQ™ is also premiered at IFA 2015. This transformative technology delivers over 50% more color than traditional LEDs. It is also more affordable, costing a fraction of most color-critical technologies, and more energy-efficient: Quantum Dot Color IQ uses 25% less energy than comparable technologies.

IFA 2015 marks the European debut appearance of the Ambiglow Plus Base. Ambiglow technology creates a halo of light on and around the base that syncs with the display image to create a more immersive viewing experience. The light is still available even when the display is off so users can adjust color and brightness to create a unique room ambience. It is also possible to set the timer to wake up or fall asleep with light of a chosen color.

MMD is also rolling out its innovative SoftBlue technology to a 24-inch display, which will be on show at IFA 2015. SoftBlue technology protects eyes and reduces eye fatigue by mitigating the impact of blue-light exposure. It does this by eliminating blue light emissions at potentially harmful wavelengths, but without sacrificing the fidelity and quality of the original color. Users therefore enjoy well-being for their eyes as well as professional-grade color fidelity.

MMD will be showcasing these Philips displays and innovations at the Philips stand in Hall 22. Visitors will have plenty of opportunity to test the monitors and experience the viewing quality for themselves.

More information on Philips LCD monitors: www.philips.com/lcdmonitors

Dovetail Games Fishing Exits Steam Early Access for Late October Launch

2015/09/03

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

CHATHAM, Kent – Sept. 3, 2015 – Dovetail Games, the multi-award-winning developer and publisher of a range of simulation games, today announced that Dovetail Games Fishing will be moving out of Steam’s Early Access program as it enters its launch phase, with the game scheduled to release in late October 2015.

Built with Unreal Engine 4®, Dovetail Games Fishing is a new breed of outdoor sport simulation that faithfully depicts the real-world competitive and recreational angling experience. Players will need to choose the right tools for the job at hand to locate, attract and land their wily prey.

On Sept. 8, 2015, the game will no longer be available in Steam Early Access, but players wishing to continue playing and giving feedback about the game will be able to access it via a closed beta.

The game has been in Steam Early Access since early November 2014, going through seven distinct development phases. Development Director Darren Potter said, “It’s been a new and eye-opening experience for us to take this game through the Early Access process. The feedback we have received from players has been instrumental in helping us to shape the game design and gameplay, although we have learnt the importance of being very focused in the information we ask for. Whilst it’s impossible to integrate every single request we’ve received, we hope that the final game we have created meets our consumers’ high standards.”

“As we move into the launch phase, we think we have developed a great recipe for creating the best fishing experience ever,” added Jon Rissik, SVP & General Manager at Dovetail Games. “A highly experienced team with a great pedigree has developed the game; we’ve used Unreal Engine 4, the most cutting-edge technology on the market, and we’ve worked with a range of leading fishing equipment manufacturers to integrate the very best and latest equipment for an authentic experience. All while watching our fans play the game and listening to what they think about it. We are confident that this is going to be a highly playable and immensely enjoyable fishing experience.”

Dovetail Games Fishing will be available via Steam in late October 2015. The closed beta will be available starting Sept. 8 for anyone that has the Early Access version. Instructions will be provided at the time on how to access it.

For the latest news and developments, please visit dtgfishing.com or follow along on Dovetail Games’ Twitter and Dovetail Games’ Facebook.

Mortal Kombat X Getting New Kombatants

2015/09/03

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

September 3, 2015 — Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed that NetherRealm Studios is developing new downloadable content (DLC) for Mortal Kombat X, the best-selling game of 2015 to-date according to US NPD. The new content will include new playable characters, skins and a new environment, all of which will be available in the first half of 2016.

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios’ most recent installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation. The game combines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy.

For more information about Mortal Kombat X, please visit www.mortalkombat.com and www.facebook.com/MortalKombat.

Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Total Mayhem

2015/09/03

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JACKSON, N.J. ─ September 3, 2015 ─ Six Flags Great Adventure will dominate as the king of chaos in 2016 when the world’s largest theme park debuts the 14^th and most unique scream machine in its history, Total Mayhem.

After being lifted straight up a 12-story, 90-degree hill, this 4-D, free-fly coaster will wreak havoc as riders flip head-over-heels at least six times along the weightless journey. Thrill seekers will experience exhilarating leaps and dives along a horizontal plane, along with unexpected drops as they tumble from one level to the next. The wing seats amp up the pandemonium since riders will experience all of this chaos with no track above or below – just the sky, ground and adjacent Great Lake churning around them.

“We are thrilled to unveil one of the newest concepts in roller coaster engineering with Total Mayhem,” said Park President John Fitzgerald. “Six Flags Great Adventure’s world-renowned coaster collection will expand into the realm of insanity – or spinsanity – with this new, vertical coaster that delivers gravity-defying somersaults with utter unpredictability. It is the perfect addition to our dynamic line-up of award-winning roller coasters because this ride delivers next generation, cutting-edge thrills.”

The unique design of Total Mayhem features:

Massive, imposing, floating and twisting I-box track frame in a unique two-tone design
One-of-a-kind onboard magnetic technology featuring smooth head-over-heels free-fly flips providing guests the feeling of weightlessness as they soar outside the confines of a traditional track
4-D wing vehicles that seat up to 8 per vehicle with a total of 5 vehicles
Face-off seats that allow riders to face each other as they tumble head over heels
A 120-foot-tall, 90-degree hill that is ascended by an elevator-style, chain link lift
Two beyond 90-degree “raven” drops giving the sensation of free-falling

Total Mayhem is expected to ensue spring 2016, and joins the ranks of legendary roller coasters like El Toro, Kingda Ka, Nitro and 2015’s El Diablo. For more information about upcoming 2016 Six Flags rides and attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides and attractions, visit www.sixflags.com/2016news.

Six Flags Great Adventure is also announcing the start of 2016 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year – savings up to 65% off on 2016 Passes! September 3 through 7, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with every Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to both Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor, and any other Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission offers for friends. 2016 Season Passes provide unlimited visits any operating day for the rest of 2015, including park admission to Fright Fest® and Holiday in the Park®, and all of 2016.

Pass holders may also purchase a Gold Season Dining Pass, which includes a lunch, dinner, and snack during every park visit, plus they will receive a 2016 All Season Sport Bottle for unlimited drink refills. Gold Season Dining Passes may be used at any Six Flags theme park.

World of Tanks 9.10 Brings Rampage Mode and Japanese Tanks

2015/09/02

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September 02, 2015 —Wargaming today announced that update 9.10 for World of Tanks is now live globally, bringing nine new Japanese vehicles and the next exciting stage in Domination event: Rampage.

This new branch of Japanese tanks sees Tiers 2 through 10 get some serious backup in a series of heavy-hitting vehicles, featuring medium and heavy tanks. Notable vehicles include the Type 91, a Tier 3, which is the first Japanese heavy tank in the game, with a high damage-per-minute output. Tanks from Tiers 6–9, featuring the Tier 6 O-I, Tier 7 O-Ni, Tier 8 O-Ho, and Tier 9 Type 4 Heavy, boast tough armor and powerful weaponry. Finally, the Type 5 Heavy at Tier 10 has thick armor and a devastating 140 mm gun.

What makes this new tank line even more special is that Japanese company FineMolds provided World of Tanks with a 3D tank models based on the O-I. The blueprints were assumed destroyed, but by working together, FineMolds and World of Tanks were able to bring these vehicles to life in-game. The models helped designers construct the O-I-Experimental and continue Wargaming’s mission of historical accuracy in their titles. This collaboration continues with a series of World of Tanks plastic models for sale, starting with the Type 1 Chi-He, Type 4 Chi-To, and the Type 5 Chi-Ri medium tanks.

Update 9.10 also brings Rampage event, containing Steel Hunt and Domination. Players can rent one of the three tanks to engage in the event: the AMX 50 B (D), the Object 140 (D) and the ?110?5 (D), as well as use their vehicles that comply with the rules. In Steel Hunt, players can command Tier 10 vehicles exclusively, with the ability to respawn in their battle to capture flags, earning the most Victory Points. In Domination, players can use their Tier 8–10 vehicles in furious 10 minute battles to destroy enemy tanks and transport captured flags to select zones to score Victory Points.

Map availability has also been introduced. Now players will be able to battle across more maps as they work up the Tech Tree, unlocking more tiers. A new garage tutorial also makes it easier than ever for players, from veterans to new recruits, to familiarize themselves with game’s basics and discover useful tips. There is also the addition of a smaller game client, which lets players roll out in a more streamlined version of World of Tanks.

For more information on update 9.10, visit the official World of Tanks website:

http://worldoftanks.com (North America)

World of Warships Developer Diary #8

2015/09/02

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September 1, 2015 —Developer Diary #8 takes you straight to the heart of the World of Warships experience: its game engine. This complex beast consists of the game client itself, along with the server engine, both of which work in harmony to create an unparalleled gaming experience.

Viewers will learn how the game client and server client interact, process sound, graphics, and how they function with gaming peripherals. Discover how the BigWorld engine runs through the core of World of Warships and the ways the team implement this technology to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Another important element in World of Warships is how the highly-detailed graphics interact with the game client. Epic visuals like massively intricate vessels, realistic oceans and beautifully rendered environments require a team of pros to get the most of a player’s hardware which, naturally, comes with its own set of challenges. To complement this, the World of Warships development team will discuss what exciting enhancements players can expect to hit the seas in the near-future.

To watch World of Warships Developer Diaries #8, just visit:

http://worldofwarships.com (North America)

ROCCAT Launches Aluma In-Ear Headset

2015/09/01

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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Hamburg, 1 September 2015 – ROCCAT’s new headset is now in stores. The ROCCAT Aluma Premium In-Ear Headset is an on-the-go gamer’s top shelf option in the world of mobile audio experiences, built with a light-weight aluminum housing. The Aluma provides durable, supreme audio tech that’s feather-light. Not only designed with handheld gaming in mind, Aluma is ideal for listening to your favorite music via any mobile device and, with an integrated Y-splitter component, the Aluma performs as an exceptional in-ear PC gaming audio tool as it comes packed with premium features.

You get increased sound quality and heavy, thumping bass in a small, light package. The in-cable microphone and mute button mean you can communicate with your team with ease during gameplay. An inline remote control ensures zero confusion when answering phone calls, muting music, and interacting with your playlist. Adapters allow Aluma users to access airplane adapters, and a large list of mobile devices.

Six ergonomic ear-tips in three different sizes mean perfect ear compatibility. Made of the lightest materials available with ergonomic earplugs and crisp sound quality, the Aluma is exceptionally comfortable, sounds incredible and is built for your comfort no matter how long you game. Designed to be taken to the streets, the aluminum housing that gives Aluma its name was crafted with durability in mind. Add the protective carry case, and you have a product created to last.

The ROCCAT Aluma is available now for 49.99 Euro/49.99USD.

MAD MAX Launch Trailer

2015/09/01

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Burbank, Calif. – Sept. 1, 2015 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that Mad Max, the open world, third-person action game developed by Avalanche Studios and set in a post-apocalyptic setting, is now available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

The Mad Max video game introduces an original story set within the universe of Mad Max and features deep car customization that impacts its handling, metal-grinding vehicular action and gives players a vast arsenal of mobile weaponry within The Wasteland. Players become Max, the lone warrior who must fight to stay alive by engaging in vicious on-ground fighting, as well as physics-based vehicular combat, against savage factions who are fighting for domination and survival in this gritty, dynamic open-world.

“Mad Max is an iconic character, recently re-introduced to the world by the latest film, and now we’re introducing a new way for fans and gamers to experience the adventure-filled Wasteland universe in which he lives,” said Peter Wyse, Vice President, Group General Manager, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Avalanche Studios has created an expansive, beautiful open world environment that comes to life with a brand new story for Mad Max.”

“Avalanche Studios are big fans of Mad Max and creating an open-world game in such a brutal setting was right up our alley,” said Christofer Sundberg, Avalanche Studios Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer. “We can’t wait to see how players customize their Max characters, as well as their cars.”

Following the theft of his iconic Interceptor, Max must align himself with a gifted, but peculiar, mechanic named Chumbucket to build the ultimate survival vehicle, something Chumbucket calls the “Magnum Opus.” Players design, customize and upgrade their essential vehicle by choosing from different car chassis and a myriad of upgrades including mounted weapons, armor and engines in the hopes of escaping to the Plains of Silence. Gamers must endure the open-world, post-apocalyptic environment that features a huge variety of encounters in a host of different locations throughout The Wasteland, many of them remnants of the world before the apocalypse. Players brave the treacherous landscapes, hostile weather patterns and deadly marauders, while accumulating Max’s equipment and weapons to survive by combining melee combat, gunplay and tactical techniques.

Mad Max is rated “M” for Mature by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.madmaxgame.com, Facebook.com/MadMaxGame and Twitter.com/MadMaxGame.

Act of Aggression Launch Trailer

2015/09/01

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September 1, 2015 – The RTS dry-spell is over as strategy veterans Eugen Systems release Act of Aggression, their techno-thriller strategy game that harkens back to the Golden Era of RTS gaming, pitting three classic factions against one another to an original plot filled to the brim with espionage, warring nations, and political intrigue.

Watch the brute-force US Army, dynamic Chimera, and shady Cartel prepare for war in the official launch trailer for the game, where resource farming, base building, and management of nuclear armaments is the key to success on the battlefield.

Launching with two campaigns set along converging time-lines, Act of Aggression will allow players to follow the story of the Chimera – the quick reaction strike force – through a political climate of severe instability, then following the story from the perspective of the enemy: the illusive Cartel.

With multiple game modes and up to 4v4 multiplayer or vs the AI, Act of Aggression promises to quench the thirst of those yearning for more classic RTS experiences, albeit with high production values and the established Eugen touch.

Prior to the launch, the -15% offer still stands, allowing players to get into the action early and start earning XP in the game’s multiplayer and vs AI game modes, where Act of Aggression already enjoys a large active community!