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Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Steam Early Access Date Announced

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Sydney, Australia – April 21, 2015 – Independent game developer Hammerfall Publishing has released the opening cinematic to the Warhammer® 40,000®: Regicide campaign, and announced that it will be available on Steam Early Access from May 5. Fans can get their first glimpse of the upcoming single-player campaign story in the opening cinematic below.

The video contains a mysterious transmission sent from the remote world of Hethgar Prime. The frontier world is in peril, and the feared warriors of the Space Marines are dispatched to investigate. On arrival, the Space Marines find themselves up against unexpected adversaries in the struggle to liberate Hethgar Prime and investigate the source of the ominous transmissions.

Experience the thrilling single-player campaign scenario in the opening cinematic

This transmission is linked to the multi-part Blood Angels campaign, featuring 50 thrilling story-driven missions, narrated by voice actor Brian Dobson (famed for his past work on the Dawn of War series). The Regicide Blood Angels campaign will be revealed in several acts throughout the course of Early Access.

Regicide is a fresh take on the Warhammer universe, featuring an intense mix of strategy and cinematic gameplay. An original and brutal take on turn-based strategy, Regicide fuses characters, abilities and environments derived from the Warhammer 40,000 universe from Games Workshop, with traditional strategy and new action-heavy gameplay elements.

●      Cross-platform play.
Regicide showcases a tactical, single-player Blood Angels campaign. It also features a cross-platform multiplayer experience. Go to war anytime, anywhere against opponents worldwide as traditional gaming meets highly detailed production.

●      Play anywhere versus anyone.
After the game’s launch on PC, Regicide will arrive on mobile devices in mid-2015, and allow cross-platform matches with persistent progress.

●      Go to war. Anywhere. Anytime.
With one unified account, experience cross-platform multiplayer gaming between PC, tablet and mobile; against friends and foes on another platform.

UPCOMING EARLY ACCESS CONTENT:

Due for release every few weeks after the launch of Early Access, these upcoming content drops will inject plenty of exciting new additions into Warhammer 40,000: Regicide’s gameplay.

These include the full single-player campaign, new Chapters, Clans and a host of incentives, rewards and unlockables for participating in the Regicide online forums and community!

●      The Angels of Blood
Free to Early Access purchasers, the RegicideAngels of Blood campaign will be revealed in multiple acts throughout the Early Access. The campaign opens withGuardsman Karthus and his fellow troopers garrisoned the Phaedrus Orbital Station above Hethgar Prime.

●      New Chapters and Clans

Regicide has eleven planned Chapters and Clans to fill out the Space Marine and Ork ranks by the end of the Early Access phase.

Phase 1 features the Space Marine Blood Angels and Ork Goffs, plus White Scars and Bad Moons as exclusive community rewards for those who have supported us! You can learn more about this content here: http://www.warhammer40kregicide.com/forums?forumid=8&threadid=7322

Tens of thousands of users have already registered game accounts (www.warhamer40kregicide.com/start) since its announcement in May 2014. The studio has been overwhelmed with the groundswell of support from fans via the online forums (www.warhammer40kregicide.com/forums) and social media pages (www.facebook.com/wh40kregicide).

Fans who participate in the Regicide forums will also be eligible for in-game rewards and bonus content, to be announced soon.

Warhammer® 40,000®: Regicide will be available May 5 via Early Access on Steam.

Triad Wars Trailer Released

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VANCOUVER (April 20, 2015) – United Front Games today released a new trailer – “Own The Underworld” – for TRIAD WARS™, showcasing the open-world, online action/adventure found within the game’s brutal Hong Kong underworld.

Currently in Closed Beta for Windows PC, TRIAD WARS brings fans back to the vibrant city of Hong Kong and Sleeping Dogs universe, with the goal of rising up from the streets to become the most powerful criminal kingpin of the Triad underworld.

The new TRIAD WARS “Own The Underworld” trailer can be viewed here. Beta registration is open now at www.triadwars.com. Fans are also encouraged to continue the discussion on Twitter (@TriadWars), using the hashtag #OwnTheUnderworld.

TRIAD WARS may contain content inappropriate for children.

More information and press assets are available through the links below.

Related Links
Official Website: https://triadwars.com/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triadwars
Official Twitter: @TriadWars
Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNIWAal-uK98ETBdwZhiPUw
Press Site: http://press.na.square-enix.com/products/p296/triad-wars
Official Wiki: http://triadwars.gamepedia.com/Triad_Wars_Wiki
Triad Wars Wallpapers:   https://www.flickr.com/photos/triadwars/

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CONtv Preview Phase Successful, Upcoming Coverage Details

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(Los Angeles, CA) April 14, 2015 – Now live with thousands of hours of programming, the OTT streaming network CONtv announced today that its preview starting on March 3, 2015 has successfully launched the channel, which will now officially kick off at the upcoming Las Vegas Comic Con later this month.

During this preview period, CONtv has seen dramatic performance:

  • In total, the channel garnered a 92% positive satisfaction rating across all platforms;
  • FIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, the zombie apocalypse reality series featuring YouTube stars, achieved over six million views during its two week CONtv run and subsequent YouTube airings;
  • Original content titles and episodes, FIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD; trivia show LAST FAN STANDING, hosted by Con favorite Bruce Campbell, and MYTHICA: A QUEST FOR HEROES starring Kevin Sorbo are among the most watched properties on the channel (occupying 15 of top 20 viewed spots);
  • 100% of CONtv’s entire content offering of over 3,300 films, TV episodes and originals accrued video views over first month;
  • Most active users viewed content on multiple devices;
  • Binge-viewing by users is high frequency;
  • Based on fan feedback, CONtv delivered new, enhanced APP updates for iOS, Android and Roku, delivering a 10x faster speed.

Catering to the enormous and avid Comic Con audience, CONtv currently boasts 2,500 hours of original programming, curated films and TV episodes, and exclusive Comic Con panel coverage from dozens of annual nationwide conventions, with new panel programming added weekly as additional CONs take place. Spanning star studded panels with pop culture heroes such as William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”), Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, the forthcoming series “Ash vs Evil Dead”), to the best in cosplay, creator workshops, Con after hours events, and more, CONtv is the only service to offer Comic Con event coverage alongside premium feature film, television and original programming.

CONtv is a partnership of Cinedigm, one of the nation’s largest independent distributors of digital entertainment, and Wizard World, producers of the largest Comic Con Tour in the U.S. This partnership provides an unrivaled hub of content, community and conventions across the broad spectrum of devices including Android and Mac iOS, Samsung Smart TV, Roku Players and Roku TV, the web, and mobile and tablet devices.

“We are very proud that CONtv is the first OTT streaming network specifically designed for the very avid and savvy Comic Con fanspace,” said Cinedigm Chairman and CEO Chris McGurk. “Our preview for the last few weeks has been very successful. We set out to create a channel for the fans and by the fans, and are pleased by all the positive feedback we have received from them during this preview about our content and the CONtv viewing experience. We are thrilled to officially kick off the channel at the Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas later this month because, based on the tens and tens of millions of viewing minutes during preview and very high customer satisfaction, we are now more confident than ever that CONtv will continue to deliver exactly the type of content and viewing formats Comic Con fans want to see.”

Wizard World CEO John Macaluso adds, “For fans that attend Wizard World Comic Con events, CONtv is the ideal extension of their fandom of films, TV shows, comics, stars, heroes, personalities and more. For those who have not yet been to one of our 26 shows across the U.S., CONtv brings exclusive access to rarely seen moments, panels and previews that are part of the true Wizard World Comic Con fan experience. With numerous Wizard World shows coming up in the next few weeks, CONtv viewers will have even more original content coming across their screens soon.”

In addition to Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, CONtv will be covering major upcoming Wizard World Comic Con events in major markets including Chicago, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Des Moines and more. A full list can be found at http://www.wizardworld.com.

After a highly successful preview last month, CONtv launched an array of original programming including the pop culture trivia show hosted by cult hero Bruce Campbell LAST FAN STANDING, the aforementioned zombies vs YouTubers reality show FIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, and the first installment in the three-part sweeping fantasy epic starring Kevin Sorbo (“Hercules: The Legendary Journeys”) MYTHICA: A QUEST FOR HEROES. CONtv’s original programming slate continues to grow as the channel premieres its fourth original, the action-packed reality series starring the fan-favorite original Green Power Ranger Jason David Frank, MY MORPHING LIFE on April 24. On the ground for the Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, Frank will screen his new CONtv original series, while Mythica star Kevin Sorbo will present a screening of MYTHICA: A QUEST FOR HEROES and will reveal never-before-seen advanced footage of the follow up film MYTHICA: THE DARKSPORE.

Both free and VIP subscription accounts are available at CONtv.com, with CONtv VIP subscription packages providing the ultimate ad-free fan experience, access to exclusive content and first look and perks at Wizard World Comic Cons, including reserved seating and discounts.

Visit CONtv.com for more details.

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Activision Unveils Guitar Hero Live

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SANTA MONICA – Apr. 14, 2015 – Guitar Hero, the pop culture phenomenon that exploded onto the scene and brought a new way to interact with music, is back, with true, breakthrough innovation that will re-ignite your dreams of becoming a rock star.Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc.(NASDAQ: ATVI) today announced Guitar Hero Live, introducing a brand new generation to Guitar Hero, which upon its release became the quickest console franchise in video game history to reach one billion dollars in sales in North America and Europe, and was played by over 40 million players. Developed by FreeStyleGames, the studio behind the critically-acclaimed DJ Hero and DJ Hero 2, Guitar Hero Live introduces two powerful ways to play, including GH Live, a first-person point of view where you are up on stage as the star of the show. A quantum leap forward in immersion and realism, GH Live is a live-action experience that delivers the full emotional roller coaster of being on stage and performing in a real band, in front of real crowds, who dynamically react in real-time to how well or poorly you play. As the lead guitarist, you play an array of songs that span the changing musical landscape, in a variety of venues, from the smallest club stage in front of a hundred people, to the massive main stage of an outdoor festival in front of a hundred thousand people.

Guitar Hero Live also introduces GHTV, the world’s first playable live music video network. GHTV is a 24-hour mode that lets fans play along to a continually-updated collection of official music videos – across a wide variety of genres – from the newest releases to favorite hits. Fans can pick from multiple channels and themed shows, discovering new songs as they play, and can also choose songs to play on-demand. In GHTV, fans can also play with their friends in the same room and against players from around the world to see who has the highest score on a given song, while completing challenges along the way. GHTV is a living, breathing platform that serves as an ever-growing source for new music discovery while further bringing the party atmosphere back to the living room.

The breakthrough innovations in Guitar Hero Live also extend to mobile. Both GH Live and GHTV arefully playable both on consoles as well as tablets and mobile phones. More exciting details will be announced in the near future.

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“Guitar Hero is a franchise that so many people love. Figuring out how to bring it back with true breakthrough innovation has been years in the making, and a labor of love,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. “Guitar Hero Live lets people rock real crowds with real reactions. Our goal was literally to give people stage fright. And with GHTV, we have created the world’s first live, playable music video network. All of it is playable on consoles, or mobile devices. Guitar Hero is back and better than ever.”

Guitar Hero Live enhances the gameplay experience by introducing a modern, redesigned guitar controller, featuring two rows of three buttons that better reflects the way people naturally play. The new format ensures fun for players of all abilities. For beginners, you can feel like a rock star by mastering play with just the bottom three buttons. Medium-level players don’t have to stretch their fingers down the neck of the guitar controller anymore and can instead skillfully play two-row combinations that mimic real chords. Experienced players have a new challenge in creating complex chord-like shapes and finger combinations that will bring new thrills to veterans. This simple innovation makes it easier for beginners to play and harder for veterans to master.

Music variety is at the heart of the game. Guitar Hero Live takes the approach of the modern music festival, with rock, folk, EDM, hip-hop, country and pop acts sharing the same stage. The game will feature hundreds of playable songs from a diverse array of artists, including The Black Keys, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, Gary Clark, Jr., Green Day, Ed Sheeran, The War on Drugs, The Killers, Skrillex, The Rolling Stones, The Lumineers, Carrie Underwood, Pierce the Veil and Blitz Kids, with many more bands to be announced in the coming months.

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“We are pleased to support the launch of Guitar Hero Live, building on one of the most successful music video-game franchises of all time, and providing our artists with a fun and interactive experience for their fans,” said Bruce Resnikoff, President of Universal Music Enterprises.

Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy and Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance are joining Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg and Jamie Jackson, Creative Director and Co-Head of FreeStyleGames, on-stage at the Best Buy Theatre on April 14th to showcase their songs featured in Guitar Hero Live and celebrate the reveal of the game.

“Guitar Hero changed the game – literally,” said Chris Koller, Vice President of Gaming for Best Buy. “And we are excited to bring Guitar Hero Live to consumers on April 18th at Best Buy stores in New York City and Torrance, California, where fans will be able to play the new game for the first time in North America.”

Eager fans can test out their skills at the following Best Buy locations:

  • April 14, 2015:  Best Buy Theatre, New York City, 6pm – 9pm
  • April 18, 2015:  Best Buy Store, Union Square, New York City, 1pm – 5pm
  • April 18, 2015:  Best Buy Store, Torrance, CA, 1pm – 5pm

Guitar Hero Live will be available Fall 2015 on PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Wii U™ console and select mobile devices to be announced soon.

Starting today, fans can begin pre-ordering their copy of Guitar Hero Live at select retailers worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.guitarhero.com,www.facebook.com/GuitarHero, www.youtube.com/guitarhero or follow @guitarhero on Twitter and Instagram. Watch the debut trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SnIZgESm4c.

Cities: Skylines Passes 1 Million Sales Milestone

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STOCKHOLM – April 14, 2015Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order, the city building genre’s new ‘It’ couple, have today revealed that Cities: Skylines, the monumentally successful city simulation game for PC, Mac and Linux has smashed through the 1 million sales barrier since its release on March 10.

Widely hailed as the new benchmark for the genre, Cities: Skylines has captured the gaming public’s imagination with a staggering 33,000 mods having been created to date and made available via the Steam Workshop, with an average of 21,000 concurrent players continuously online since launch.

Commenting on the continued success of the game, CEO of Paradox Interactive Fredrik Wester said, “We continue to be amazed at just how players have embraced Cities: Skylines. The game is still selling at a steady pace, which is remarkable for a game that has been on sale for well over a month. Once again, we want to thank everyone that has supported and continues to support this game.”

Cities: Skylines is now available for purchase for $29.99, with a deluxe edition available for $39.99 that includes five in-game historical monuments.

For more on Cities: Skylines head to www.citiesskylines.com

Tt eSports Unveils Ventus X Gaming Mouse

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Taipei, Taiwan – April, 14, 2015 – Tt eSPORTS, the energetic and powerful challenger reveals a new member of the VENTUS family – the new VENTUS X Gaming Mouse. The VENTUS X offers gamers a new look with enhanced aerodynamic features, providing true comfort and style for gamers during gameplay. The new VENTUS X boasts an upgrade in features and a change in design with a hexagonal patterned rubber grips and matte coating, giving users a secure and comfortable grip, transforming the VENTUS X into a cult design featuring leading-edge technology gaming mouse!

Aerodynamically Engineered Air-Through-Ventilation System

The Tt eSPORTS Ventus X Aerodynamic concept is an air-through-ventilation system continued from its flagship Level 10 M series. The honeycomb design provides breathability by keeping your hand cool, allowing you to manage airflow while increasing the flexibility of movement. This concept boosts ventilation by helping to ease sweaty palms during intense gameplay, bringing performance to a new level. Lastly, the new VENTUS X has new configuration software allowing you to easily manage your mouse by configuring the macro keys, adjust lift-off distance, performance, and set lighting options. This new configuration software makes gaming fun and easy!

Ergonomically Shape with Astoundingly Comfortable Gaming Experience

While always aiming for the newest gaming technology with the principle of ‘continuous innovation’ in mind, Tt eSPORTS does not forget its gaming roots. The VENTUS X brings about a new ergonomically tuned right handed laser gaming mouse to the VENTUS family, appealing to fans of the classic mouse shape who are looking to improve gaming performance,.

Accurate Tracking Laser Sensor & New Advanced Matte Coating

The VENTUS X features an Avago 5,700 DPI laser sensor, providing accurate precision and an astounding control speed. Moreover, VENTUS X has red LED illumination in two different regions – the mouse wheel and the battle dragon logo. These two regions can be independently lit up with the on/off button. When changing DPI, the scroll wheel will flash to denote which DPI level the VENTUS X is on, the red LED lighting helps boost the atmosphere in every gaming session. Additionally, a brand new advanced matte coating to each zone on VENTUS X has been added for improved comfort and durability. This new matte coating is a balance between rigid and soft textures for comfortable play during extended sessions!

Futhermore, the VENTUS X enhances comfort by adding a new rubber grip, via a specially designed hexagonal pattern. The hexagonal patterned rubber grip allows users to hold the mouse firmly without fatigue or discomfort, providing the most optimal secure grip.

The New Tt eSPORTS VENTUS X Gaming Mouse has a suggested price of USD49.99

For more information on the new VENTUS X Gaming Mouse, please visit:

Product webpage : http://www.ttesports.com/productPage.aspx?p=191

Product intro. Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-s35zDFR-U

Product unboxing video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZT8-HjUWtM

Nordic Games Buys Men of Valor

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April 14, 2015Nordic Games announced today that it has closed an asset purchase agreement with 2015 Games, LLC to acquire the intellectual property “Men of Valor”.

The acquisition itself is being handled by Nordic Games Licensing AB, based in Karlstad, Sweden, whereas the day-to-day business (sales and distribution, evaluation of sequels & new content etc.) will be conducted by Nordic Games GmbH, based in Vienna, Austria.

“With the addition of this IP, our shooter portfolio becomes enriched with a real classic”, comments Reinhard Pollice, Business & Product Development Director at Nordic Games. “It feels great to have a piece of FPS-history under our umbrella. 2015 Games produced many talented developers, including the founders of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment amongst others, shaping the first person shooter genre with their games.”

Wizard Word Las Vegas Attendees to Get TWD Variant Cover

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LAS VEGAS, April 13, 2015 — Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that Love & Rockets creator Gilbert Hernandez has drawn the seventh in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at the inaugural Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, April 24-26. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Las Vegas Convention Center only while supplies last. VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version of the comic.

Hernandez’s Love & Rockets has been translated into French, Japanese and many other languages, and has received numerous awards for excellence. The book collections from Fantagraphics have garnered almost nothing but rave reviews from fan and mainstream press alike for over a decade. Hernandez’s early comics featured a passel of fascinating females, but the one who commanded center stage in every respect was Luba, who first appeared as an ambitious “voodoo woman” in the science fiction pastiche BEM.

The artists for future books will be announced as they are selected. A similar series in 2013 featuring exclusives of The Walking Dead #1 proved to be wildly popular with fans. The full schedule of 2015 Wizard World shows is available at www.wizd.me/PRSchedule2015 .

Stars of “The Walking Dead” TV series scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas include Norman Reedus ( Boondock Saints), David Morrissey ( The Reaping), Steven Yeun ( I Origins), Emily Kinney ( Concussion), Michael Cudlitz (“Southland”), Seth Gilliam (“Teen Wolf”) and Michael Rooker ( Guardians of the Galaxy). Other standout celebrities attending include Tom Felton (Harry Potter, Rise of the Planet of the Apes), Tom Mison (“Sleepy Hollow”), Arthur Darvill (“Dr. Who”), Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street ), WWE Superstar Roman Reigns™ (“The Walking Dead”), WWE® Diva Paige™, Milo Ventimiglia (“Gilmore Girls,” “Heroes), RJ Mitte (“Breaking Bad”) and more.

In addition to Hernandez, Artist Alley in Las Vegas will feature Salvador Larroca (“Avengers Vs. X-Men,” “Thor”), Neal Adams (“Batman,” “X-Men”), Mike Zeck (“Spider-Man,” “Captain America”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Muppet Babies”), Michael Golden (“Daredevil,” “Hulk”), Clay Mann (“Batman Eternal,” “Harley Quinn”) and many others.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas show hours are Friday, April 24, 3-8 p.m.; Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Las Vegas, visit http://wizd.me/LasVegasPR .

Elite Force H&K M27 IAR by VFC Review

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There is plenty of controversy surrounding the United States Marine Corps. decision to phase out the M249 Light Machine Gun (LMG) and replace it with the H&K M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (IAR). Opponents of the decision say that the M27 IAR is a poor replacement because of its use of standard, 30-round STANAG magazines instead of the M249’s use of  belt-fed box magazines. They also claim the M27 IAR does not suppress enemy units like the M249 does. Proponents of the decision tout the M27’s increased accuracy and lighter weight over the M249 as well as cross-familiarity of existing M4 platforms – not to mention the M27’s longer range. Whatever side of the fence you fall on, one thing everyone can agree on is that the Umarex / Elite Force H&K M27 IAR airsoft electric gun is one beautiful piece of craftsmanship.

Using the same body as their limited edition M27 IAR (in the multi-colored desert scheme), this model is all black and features the M27 IAR’s aggressive look. It also shares H&K’s stylish and comfortable butt stock, similar to the one found on the company’s 416 and 417 series rifles. The M27 IAR comes with front and rear flip-up iron sights and a very comfortable pistol grip which even feels great when wearing padded tactical gloves. This airsoft gun is OEM’d by VFC, which has a good reputation for out of the box airsoft rifles. With the VFC manufacturing, you know the quality in this airsoft rifle is going to be good – especially in its exterior details.

Out of the box, we found the M27 IAR to shoot between 385 and 390 FPS using .20g BBs, which is great for those of you playing at 400FPS or less fields. We have a lot of those fields down here in Southern California, so I was able to play with the M27 IAR for a number of games over a couple month-long period. It has a rugged build quality and, despite my inadvertent smacking it into walls, ledges, and the occasional dropping it to the ground the airsoft rifle continues functioning without problem. If you like the Umarex / Elite Force H&K 416 D airsoft rifle, you can expect a lot of the same feel during play save for the M27 IAR’s longer barrel and rail system.

While the role of the gun in real life is a hot button among the gun community, the airsoft version has its own version of this controversy – albeit to a much lesser extent. In military simulation (MilSim) airsoft games, effort is put into making sure that teams are made up of classes, similar to those found in your favorite Battlefield or Call of Duty title. There are assaulters, snipers, designated marksmen, support gunners, and more. In many of these games, the support gunner role is the only player that can field a box or drum magazine and, in more extreme cases, use fully-automatic fire to simulate its real-world suppressing fire capabilities.

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Even though this weapon is now a dual-purpose support gun/designated marksman rifle for the USMC, some airsoft game hosts are still deciding in what role this airsoft gun can be used in. This is important depending on what your purpose for this airsoft rifle is. If you are picking it up for public games at your local field, you probably won’t have any issues. However, if you are picking it up to attach a box magazine to and use as a support gun in MilSim games, you might not be allowed to do so.

Despite this, the Umarex / Elite Force H&K M27 IAR is one classy and high-performing airsoft rifle. I was able to run and gun with it in both assaulter as well as support gunner roles thanks to a nifty box magazine I picked up from my local airsoft shop. It is, plain and simple, a lot of fun to field and shoot. The M27 IAR may be a little beefier than your standard M4 style airsoft gun, but when you bring it out on the field, I guarantee you that heads will turn. The Umarex / Elite Force H&K M27 IAR is available now and retails for around $450 dollars depending on the retailer you buy from. We recommend Evike or AirsoftGI when possible as they usually have good customer service.

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