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Lian Li Launches Three New Aluminum PC Chassis

2011/05/17
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The PC-P80N Pictured

 

PC chassis-maker, Lian Li, has announced the launch of three new aluminum chassis: The PC-P80N, PN-Z70, and PC-Z60 all feature tool-less setup and full aluminum construction as well as a host of other options, such as cable management routing and more. All three chassis are available now.

PC-P80N

Users can choose to mount HPTX, EATX, ATX, Micro-ATX or Mini-ITX motherboards in this full-tower PC case. With eleven ventilated expansion slots, users can mount graphics cards as long as 390mm long. Components are kept cool by no less then six fans. Three 140mm fans that span the entire height of the front panel pull cool air into the chassis. Two 140mm fans on the top panel and one 120mm fan at the top of the rear panel blow heated air out of the case. For thermal-optimization, the front panel intake fans are hinged and directly in front of three 5.25” ODD mounts, ten 3.5” HDD mounts, and two 2.5” HDD mounts. Users can hinge the fans to swing to the right or left for easy access to the ODDs. The top panel is home to four USB 3.0 ports, one e-SATA port, and HD audio ports. Lian Li includes a USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 converter as well. The dimensions of the PC-P80N stand at 220mm x 633mm x 610mm (W, H, D).

PC-Z70

Besides being available in black this full-tower PC chassis is also available in silver and mounts HPTX, EATX, ATX, or Micro-ATX motherboards. Eleven ventilated PCI expansion slots on the back panel can mount graphics cards as long as 390mm long. Three 5.25” ODD bezels are located at the top of the front panel. Below them, internally, there are nine 3.5” SATA hot-swappable HDD mounts as well as two 2.5” HDD mounts. Lian Li has added to the security of this case by including a lock for the HDD mounts. Three 120mm intake fans mount on either the left or right side panel, for direct airflow over the HDD mounts. Two 140mm fans on the top panel and one 120mm fan at the top of the rear panel work as exhaust fans to expel hot air. Along a sloped ridge that joins the top and front panels, the I/O ports are all mounted for convenient access including: two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, one e-SATA port, as well as HD audio ports. The dimensions of the PC-Z70 stand at 220mm x 600mm x 592mm (W, H, D). The net weight is 8.8kg.

PC-Z60

This mid-tower chassis is nicknamed “little brother” because of its remarkable similarity to the PC-Z70. Available in black and silver, the PC-Z60 mounts ATX, Micro-ATX, or Mini-ITX motherboards and has eight expansion slots with enough room for graphics cards as long as 305mm long. Three 5.25” ODD bezels are located at the top of the front panel. Below them, internally, there are six 3.5” SATA hot-swappable HDD mounts as well as two 2.5” HDD mounts. Like its big brother, the PC-Z60 also comes equipped with a security lock for the HDD rack. The fans are set-up similarly as well with two 120mm fans that mount on either side panel for air intake, complimented by one 140mm exhaust fan on the top panel and one 120mm exhaust fan at the top of the rear panel. Like the PC-Z70, the I/O ports are located along a sloped ridge that joins the top and front panels for convenience. Ports match the PC-Z70 exactly and include: two USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port, one e-SATA port, as well as HD audio ports. The dimensions of the PC-Z60 stand at 210mm x 472mm x 480mm (W, H, D).

Red Faction: Armageddon Break the Seal Trailer

2011/05/16
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THQ has released a brand new trailer for their upcoming shooter, Red Faction: Armageddon. The game is due out On June 7th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC platform.

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Duke Nukem Forever Demo Hits June 3rd for Early Access Gamers

2011/05/16
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2K Games has announced that the demo for their upcoming Duke Nukem Forever will touchdown on June 3rd for gamers who purchased the Borderlands Game of the Year Edition. The announcement was made by Gearbox Software President, Randy Pitchford, in a video statement today. The full retail game will be released on June 14th for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC.

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Gotham City Imposters Announced

2011/05/16
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has announced Gotham City Imposters, an upcoming FPS for the XBLA, Windows PC, and PSN platforms where players take on the role of an amateur vigilante or villain in a Gotham City overrun by imposters of Batman and the Joker.

“Gotham City Impostors blows apart expectations for superhero games with an exaggerated take on first person shooters, set in a part of the DC Universe players have never seen before,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Monolith is creating a game that turns Gotham City upside down and we think fans are going to have a blast with this creative twist on multiplayer heroism and anti-heroism as they play up the classic rivalry between Batman and The Joker.”

You can expect to see more of Gotham City Imposters at this year’s E3 Expo in Los Angeles.

Gears of War 3 Limited and Epic Editions Revealed

2011/05/16
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Epic Games and Microsoft Game Studios have released the official Limited and Epic editions of their upcoming FPS, Gears of War 3. Including numerous extras such as a COG flag, art books, and more the two editions will retail for $79.99 and $149.99, respectively.

Limited Edition ($79.99 US)—A must-have for fans who want to celebrate the culmination of the trilogy, this edition includes:

  • Octus Award Display Box and Octus Service Medal—Replicas of the honors bestowed on Adam Fenix, Marcus’s father, for his work on the Hammer of Dawn.
  • Unlockable Adam Fenix Multiplayer Character—Each Octus Service Medal replica is engraved with a unique Xbox LIVE code that unlocks Adam Fenix in multiplayer.
  • Fabric COG Flag—Proud colors that once flew above the House of Sovereigns.
  • Personal Effects of Adam Fenix—Includes his “Last Will and Testament,” the initial Hammer of Dawn schematic, and other Fenix family mementos.

Epic Edition ($149.99 US)—The ultimate collection for hardcore fans who can’t get enough Gears of War 3, this edition includes:

  • Collectible Marcus Fenix Statue—The collaborative work of Chris Perna and the artisans at Triforce, this fine PVC collectible makes an evocative living room conversation piece for any true Gears fan.
  • The Art and Design of Gears of War by Tom Bissell—Through unprecedented access to the Epic Games team, acclaimed author Tom Bissell (Extra Lives) gives readers an incisive behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the most celebrated sagas in video game history with 96 pages of interviews, photos, concept artwork, and more.
  • The Gears of War 3 Limited Edition—Nuf said!

Gears of War 3 is due out on

Franchise & Superstar Modes for Madden NFL 12 Revealed

2011/05/16
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EA Sports has revealed the new Franchise and Superstar modes for their upcoming Madden NFL 12. Franchise mode will see players take on the role of a team manager with the abilities to create their own rosters, trade and pick up players in the draft, scout rookies, not to mention numerous other options such as realistic injury frequency and an all-new salary system.

Superstar mode will allow players to take on the role of their very own NFL superstar as their career grows in the league. This new incarnation of Superstar mode will feature an all-new trait system, allow players to request trades, and even assign skill points to their character’s progression. You can find out more about the two modes over at the official Madden NFL 12 website.

Madden NFL 12 is due out August 30, 2011.

Unlock Exclusive Content for Deus Ex: Human Revolution on Facebook

2011/05/16
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Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have announced a new program where they will unlock exclusive content based on the number of Facebook likes their profile gets. The content will include wallpapers, screenshots, icons, avatars, and more.

“Deus Ex has one of the most passionate, vocal and dedicated communities in all of video games, so offering a program that rewards that loyalty — even before the game is released — is a great way for us to give something back,” said Kyle Stallock, Community Manager, Eidos-Montreal.  “The Facebook community now has significant control over the release schedule for some of our favorite assets.  We have a ton of surprises and unlockables planned, so fans should invite their friends to ‘Like’ the page and start collecting these rewards.”

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is due out on August 23rd for the Windows PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 platforms.

Naval Warfare Gameplay Trailer

2011/05/16
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Naval Warfare is an upcoming arcade-shooter due out this month on the Windows PC platform. The game is being developed by Slovakian based dev team “Games Distillery” and will be released via digital distribution..

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New Dead Island Screenshots

2011/05/16
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Deep Silver has sent out some awesome new screenshots from their upcoming FPS zombie-epic, Dead Island. We will be seeing more of this in a few weeks at E3, but for now you can enjoy the screenshots below.