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2015 SHOT Show Gallery

2015/01/27
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The 2015 SHOT Show saw a huge amount of new products being shown off from all manner of shooting sports manufacturers. Of course, we checked it out for the airsoft-related vendors on-hand but there was a lot of other cool stuff to see as well. Here is our photo gallery of the venerable convention.

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Bullseye Camera System Review (Airsoft)

2014/09/25
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Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, News, Reviews

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Bullseye Camera Systems makes a line of remote cameras and software designed to electronically record and track your shots while doing target practice with both real steel or airsoft guns. Taking the various components out of the nice, black carrying case Bullseye provided the system to us in, I was sure that setting up the system was going to be a nightmare. It generates a Wi-Fi network which your tablet, smartphone, or laptop can connect to using the Bullseye Camera Software. Out of the box, you will pull a:

  • – Weatherproof camera w/night vision
  • – 5-hour rechargeable USB battery
  • – Router and Antenna
  • – Tripod and connectors
  • – Secure carrying case
  • – Bullseye Target Manager Software

The most amazing thing about this whole system, however, was that in order to make it work – all I had to do was plug the two USB cables coming from the camera and into the USB power box – that’s it. The cables already come hooked up to the router box and, within about fifteen seconds, the Bullseye Wi-Fi SSID appeared in my iPhone 5’s wireless network list. I was absolutely blown away by how user-friendly the Bullseye Camera System is to hook up. The fact that it plugs into a USB power box with a rated usage of 5 hours before needing recharging (and an AC adapter for the USB power block) means that you can have it all the way down range sans a plug outlet and the system will work to spec. In fact, this model of Bullseye Camera System is rated at 500 yards of range!

[ezcol_1half]Pros

  • The entire system is a breeze to setup – even for the not-so tech savvy
  • Automatic nightvision mode on camera
  • Laser attached to camera makes aiming at the target area easy
  • The Windows app is extremely functional

[/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end]Cons

  • Shot/target images saved to camera roll on iOS app are only 640×480
  • Might be a bit out of many airsoft players’ price ranges

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Overall, the Bullseye Camera System is an excellent tool for gauging your accuracy with both real steel and airsoft guns. After getting the chance to play around with it for a while, I think it is a no-brainer for hunters looking to zero in their optics, law enforcement agencies, tactical training companies, airsoft players – you name it. Being able to remotely view your target up close makes the often times difficult task of zeroing in optics for your airsoft rifles very simple.

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Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut Announced to Enhance Ending

2012/04/06
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – April 5, 2012 – BioWare, a Label of Electronic Arts Inc. announced Mass Effect™ 3: Extended Cut, a downloadable content pack that will expand upon the events at the end of the critically acclaimed Action RPG. Through additional cinematic sequences and epilogue scenes, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will give fans seeking further clarity to the ending of Mass Effect 3 deeper insights into how their personal journey concludes. Coming this summer, the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut will be available for download on the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC for no extra charge*.

“We are all incredibly proud of Mass Effect 3 and the work done by Casey Hudson and team,” said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder of BioWare and General Manager of EA’s BioWare Label. “Since launch, we have had time to listen to the feedback from our most passionate fans and we are responding. With the Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut we think we have struck a good balance in delivering the answers players are looking for while maintaining the team’s artistic vision for the end of this story arc in the Mass Effect universe.”

Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series added, “We have reprioritized our post-launch development efforts to provide the fans who want more closure with even more context and clarity to the ending of the game, in a way that will feel more personalized for each player.”

The Mass Effect franchise is one of the most highly decorated series in the history of games, having earned over 250 awards from critics around the world. Mass Effect 3 launched last month to universal critical acclaim, receiving over 75 perfect scores. For more information on Mass Effect 3, please visit http://masseffect.com, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/masseffect or “like” the game on Facebook at http://facebook.com/masseffect. Press assets for Mass Effect 3 are available at www.info.ea.com.

Crux360 for New iPad Arriving May 12

2012/04/06
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Crux has announced that their upcoming Crux360 case for the new iPad will be released on May 12th, 2012. The case will retail for a reduced price of $99 dollars and features a Bluetooth keyboard as well as multiple configurations suited for typing, gaming, and playing movies. Checkout the official website for more details.

Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings Gets Release Date

2012/04/06
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New York, NY – April 5, 2012 – 2K Games announced today that Sid Meier’s Civilization® V: Gods & Kings, the expansion pack for the critically acclaimed and award-winning Sid Meier’s Civilization® V, will be available for Windows-based PC in North America on June 19, 2012 and internationally on June 22, 2012. Developed by Firaxis Games, Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings enhances the Civilization V experience by adding new civilizations, leaders, units, technologies and more, as well as the return of religion and espionage. Spanning the breadth of human civilization, the Gods & Kings expansion pack allows players to found the first Pantheon of the Gods and spread religion across the world as well as deploy spies in enemy cities to form allies and steal technology.

Sid Meier’s Civilization V: God & Kings takes players through time as they engage in new quests and global competitions, interact with new types of city-states, and master exciting new systems for land and naval combat. Nine new civilizations, each ruled by a new leader; nine new wonders; three original scenarios; and dozens of new units, buildings, technologies and resources have also been added, offering even more ways for players to expand their empire on their quest to rule the world.

Sid Meier’s Civilization V: Gods & Kings is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information please visit www.civilization.com.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

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Skylanders Coming to iOS Platform

2012/04/06
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Santa Monica, CA – April 5, 2012 – Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is expanding the reach of the phenomenally popular Skylanders franchise, the #1 kids game of 2011, with the debut of Skylanders Cloud Patrol™, an entirely new gaming experience for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users, available exclusively on the iTunes App Store.

“Skylanders is already a huge success both on consoles and the web with Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure and Skylanders Spyro’s Universe and we are excited to bring the franchise to the mobile platform,”said John Coyne, vice president, consumer marketing. “Now with Cloud Patrol, fans have a brand new way to interact with their favorite Skylanders characters on the go in fun a new form of gameplay.”

Skylanders Cloud Patrol is set in a new region of Skylands that has been overrun by the evil minions of Portal Master, Kaos. With all 30-plus skylanders available to unlock, the game lets players take command of a magnificent sky-ship and use their favorite skylander to dispatch the baddies using touch gestures to tap-and-shoot or swipe the screen to create amazing combos.

Skylanders Cloud Patrol lets fans unlock skylanders and Magic Items and bring them to life in Cloud Patrol using the code bundled with each Skylanders action figure. Additionally, new Portal Masters may earn or purchase in-game currency to build their virtual mobile skylanders collection, Magic Items, and more. Cloud Patrol also features Game Center leaderboards and achievements and a 3D character viewer that allows players to browse their entire in-game collection.

The Skylanders App is available from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore.

For more information about Skylanders Cloud Patrol please visit www.skylanders.com. Skylanders Cloud Patrol is developed by Vicarious Visions, an Activision studio located in Menands, NY.

TopWare Announces Planets at War

2012/04/06
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Karlsruhe, Germany, April 5th. 2012 – TopWare Interactive announced today plans to publish longstanding partner Targem Games’ new project “Planets at War” for the PC, MAC, Xbox 360™, and Playstation®3. “Planets at War” is a strategic interplanetary conflict simulator in which players control one of four available races, managing and deploying their forces to conquer enemy regimes.  Foreign galaxies, multiple planetary bodies and diverse enemies all add to the challenge, providing a long-lasting and engaging experience.  The graphical environment blends a unique art style with vital statistics to provide both functionality and space-age splendor.
Employing a number of diverse victory scenarios, each new level of Planets at War builds upon the previous to incorporate additional depth to gameplay.  Starting with basic planet capture scenarios and building towards mighty boss encounters, players must manage their forces expertly as they seek interstellar dominance over their opponents.  A sound strategy and cool head are paramount to success in choosing when to train new forces, solidify defenses, or launch a massive attack campaign to deliver the final blow.

“The challenging gameplay paired with the exquisite presentation of the game’s complex mechanics are sure to find players loosing themselves in the folds of time and space”, states TopWare’s CEO Alexandra Constandache.
Additional announcements and details on Planets at War are coming soon.
For more information visit www.topware.com

Paradox Announces Naval War: Arctic Circle Quiz

2012/04/06
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NEW YORK – April 5th , 2012 – As armchair commanders from around the world prepare to set sail and fire torpedoes in Naval War: Arctic Circle, the master tacticians and designers at Turbo Tape Games and Paradox Interactive have established a new home base for the upcoming wargame. Naval War: Arctic Circle is a realistic real time strategy game about modern naval warfare, and all the information you need to stay up-to-date on the game’s status and continuing improvements can now be found at:
http://www.navalwargame.com/

As the game’s April 10th release date approaches, Paradox and Turbo Tape want to know: What warship are you?

Take the Naval War: Arctic Circle – What Warship are YOU? Quiz and find out what role suits your personality in the fleet engagements of life!
http://www.navalwargame.com/quiz

It takes a hearty soul to brave the cold and the dark of the north, waiting for something to happen and then dreading the moment comes…Are you able to take one these missions by yourself or are you the type that travels best in a pack?
Are you a mighty aircraft carrier, queen of the ocean and mistress of a seascape that spans hundreds of miles? Are you a submarine, silently and slowly moving into position so you can strike while surrounded by enemies? Are you a frigate, the workhorse of the fleet guarding more valuable vessels and exposing yourself to the first missile strikes?

Naval War: Arctic Circle comes to you from Paradox Interactive and Turbo Tape Games on April 10, 2012 for a recommended retail price of $19.99.
Do you think you have what it takes to seize control of the riches of the North Atlantic? Are you brave enough to risk everything to change the world’s balance of power in your favor?

KARA is Born

2012/03/08
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Heavy Rain developer, Quantic Dream, has released another doozy of a demo with KARA. Demonstrating their new method of actor voice and motion capture, KARA tells the story of an android who is born self-aware. It is touching and emotional on a level that I haven’t seen since their highly-acclaimed Heavy Rain teaser.

Meet Kara

Apple Unveils the New iPad

2012/03/07
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Today at a press event in San Francisco, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the company’s third generation iPad. Originally rumored to be called the “iPad 3” and then the “iPad HD”, the device line is dropping its numeric iterations and will simply be known as the “iPad”. Of course, this is a bit confusing as the iPad 2 is still available in a 16GB wifi flavor for $399 (a move to bring more students and lesser-income folks into the Apple fold), but it happens to be a change I agree with.

The new iPad features a variety of upgrades, including a 2048×1536 retina display as well as 4G LTE options, and touts a battery life on par with the iPad 2. The device will go on sale beginning March 16th, although you can pre-order them now online (if their site stays online). Thankfully, despite these upgrades, the new iPad keeps with the pricing models of the iPad 2 and features 16, 32, and 64GB flavors.

Would you like to know more? (iPad product page)