Focus Home Interactive and Eugen Systems have released some new screenshots from their upcoming Wargame Red Dragon, which is now in development for the Windows PC platform.
Author - Jerry Paxton
ESS has a long history of making ballistic eye-wear for military and law enforcement use. The Profile series is an especially well-known model. However, like most tactical goggles, fogging can be an issue. I have used some really high-end goggles that still fogged up on me – especially during night games. That was just airsoft – I can only imagine the terror of having your goggles fog up on you in an actual combat situation! To combat this, ESS has created the Profile TurboFan goggles which utilize a built-in fan system to keep airflow going even when things get intense.
Utilizing a PowerPod battery and control system, everything you need to operate the fan is found on the side of the headband. The small PowerPod holds one AA battery and features a push button control to cycle the fan through both of its speeds. At its highest speed, the fan is turning at 13,000 RPMs – quite the number for something that is supposed to reside so close to one’s eyes. However, the build quality in these goggles is simply exceptional, and they are well worth their $180 dollar price point.
When at its highest speed, the wearer can hear the whir of the fan but the noise can’t be picked up outside of about four feet away from the goggles. So, you won’t have to worry too much about the noise giving away your position. If it’s still a concern, the lower fan speed does a fine job of clearing fog and is far less audible.
In terms of field of view, the ESS Profile TurboFan goggles do a fine job of allowing you an unobstructed view. The wearer’s peripheral vision is still a bit obscured, but not enough to cause any real problems. In addition, the sides of the frames where the headband connects stick out wider than usual so that they are easier to wrap around a helmet. On the airsoft field, I wear a MICH 2002 clone and these goggles have no trouble at all in fitting around them.
Included accessories include one clear lens and one smokey lens (the goggles allow for fairly quick lens changes) as well as soft storage case, flannel lens sleeve, carrying pouch, and an ESS sticker. Also of note is that ESS includes a AA battery with purchase. On its lowest setting, the goggles are rated at 150 straight hours of usage – quite the staggering number for such a powerful, little fan.
Using the fan out on the airsoft field, my fogging issues were simply non-existent. Even on the lowest setting, I had no issues with fog at all – even during my night games. These goggles not only talk the talk but they also walk the walk which is far more important – especially when paying a good sum of cash for a product.
If you are a casual airsoft player, looking to stop your goggles from fogging up mid-game or a MilSim airsofter looking to use the real deal out on the field, the ESS Profile TurboFan Ballistic Goggles will serve you well. Comfortable and powerful, they are not cheap at about $180 dollars – however, they are definitely worth their value. You can purchase these awesome ballistic goggles over at the ESS official website or most online/tactical e-tailers.
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New York – November 18, 2013 – Pyle Audio®, manufacturers of outdoor recreational sports gear and home, car and pro audio equipment, introduce the PHBT5 Bluetooth-connected wireless headphones. The Bluetooth-capable PHBT5 delivers stellar battery life, as well as the convenience of hands-free calling via a built-in noise cancelling microphone. Without sacrificing its original sleek and stylish design, the PHBT5 offers outstanding audio quality and crystal clear sound. For the ultimate convenience the PHBT5 allows for full control of volume, track change and microphone built right on the ear cup of the headphones. Pyle’s PHBT5 headphones are now available for $39.99 on Amazon.com andPyle.com.
Pyle’s innovative PHBT5 headphones are equipped with an integrated rechargeable battery, providing up to 10 hours of continuous active audio or 200 hours in standby. Convenience also takes center stage, offering the user a satisfying audio experience along with the ability to pause music automatically when an incoming call is received. When the battery needs to be recharged, Pyle includes a micro-USB charging cable for easy connection to your PC or wall outlet.
“Longer battery life, crystal clear sound and user-friendly operation are the hallmarks of the new Pyle PGBT5,” says Pyle Audio’s President Abe Brach. “These second-generation headphones are designed for the discriminating user who demands superior quality and convenient operation.”
For Bluetooth-connected headphones buyers, the PHBT5 is the perfect solution. It’s compact design, user-friendly operation, excellent audio and compatibility with any iPhone, iPad, or Android device, easily satisfies the needs of the traveler, athlete or audiobook listener.
Pyle’s PHBT5 headphones are now available for $39.99 on Amazon.com and Pyle.com.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Techland have released a new trailer for their upcoming zombie game, Dying Light, showing off the game’s next-gen lighting system.
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Digital Tribes Games has released a new, behind-the-scenes video form their Dementium II HD. Gamers are able to Pre-Order Dementium II HD right now on Steam and receive a 35% discount off the launch price of $14.99. The PC version will launch on December 17, 2013 with the Mac version of the game expected early January 2014 along with some demented DLC.
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Zepp Labs sensors will be available in Apple Stores starting tomorrow for all you athletes out there. You can analyze your golf or baseball swings, take it on runs, and a bunch of other applications. Check out the video below to see the Zepp Labs folks going into a local Apple Store.
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MIAMI – Nov. 18, 2013 – ORIGIN PC announced today it has partnered with Razer, the industry leader in gaming peripherals, to bring the ultimate keyboard, mouse and mouse mat to ORIGIN PC. Using Razer’s proven formula for delivering the utmost quality and performance, ORIGIN PC chose the best Razer has to offer for ORIGIN PC Edition peripherals with an exclusive black and red backlit color scheme. The ORIGIN PC Razer BlackWidow keyboard, Taipan mouse and Goliathus mouse mat puts the power of an ORIGIN PC at a user’s fingertips, providing the tools needed to obliterate the competition.
“ORIGIN PC strives to give our customers the best gaming experience from our award winning integration, to our best in class 24/7 lifetime support. When looking for a peripherals partner, Razer was the clear choice.” said Kevin Wasielewski ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. “Our brands carry a perfect synergy with both of our core values focused on always providing the best gaming experience possible. ORIGIN PC and Razer worked closely to develop a unique set of peripherals that didn’t alter Razer’s tried and tested leading products. The exclusive black and red ORIGIN PC Edition peripherals not only look epic, they give gamers the competitive edge.”
The ORIGIN PC Razer BlackWidow keyboard and Taipan mouse also feature full support of Razer’s Synapse 2.0 cloud technology by automatically synchronizing user profile settings to a cloud server and allowing complete customization of the keyboard and mouse with a single login. Fully backed by Razer’s Limited Warranty and ORIGIN PC’s Lifetime 24/7 US Based Support, ORIGIN PC and Razer will have customers covered every step of the way. ORIGIN PC fans can now complement an existing or next ORIGIN PC high-performance system with new ORIGIN PC Edition peripherals to dominate the competition.
“Razer and ORIGIN PC have a shared passion for advancing the state-of-the-art in PC performance to support the advanced needs of gamers,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer founder, CEO and creative director. “The opportunity to collaborate on bringing Razer’s market-leading, gaming-grade hardware to ORIGIN PC systems customers is a great way to underscore both of our brands’ commitment to gaming in a real and immediately impactful way.”
ORIGIN PC Razer BlackWidow Keyboard Features:
- Full Mechanical Keys for Superior Tactility and Faster Response
- On-The-Fly Macro Recording & Profiles for Effortless Configuration
- Individually Backlit Keys with an ORIGIN Exclusive Black and Red Color Scheme
- ORIGIN PC Backlit Logo
- Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled
Starting at: $140
ORIGIN PC Razer Taipan Mouse Features:
- 8200 dpi 4G Dual Sensor System
- Improved Ambidextrous Ergonomics
- ORIGIN PC Exclusive Black and Red Color Scheme
- Razer™ Synapse 2.0 Enabled
Starting at: $80
ORIGIN PC Razer Goliathus Mouse Mat Features:
- Heavily Textured Weave for Precise Mouse Control
- Optimized for All Mouse Sensitivities and Sensors
- Anti-slip Rubber Base
- Highly Portable Cloth-based Design
Starting at: $20
For more information and to purchase any ORIGIN PC Edition Gaming Peripherals, please click here: http://www.originpc.com/
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LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that FINAL FANTASY® X/X-2 HD Remaster will be available for $39.99 on March 18, 2014 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
The newly remastered titles will include FINAL FANTASY X: Eternal Calm and FINAL FANTASY X-2: LAST MISSION that were available only in the International versions. The package art for the limited edition has been redesigned with the gorgeous new artwork featuring the main protagonists, Tidus and Yuna. The Concept Artbook package will be exclusive for those who pre-order and receive the free upgrade to the limited edition.
Details regarding the PlayStation®Vita system version will be announced at a later time.
In anticipation of the Japanese launch, a new trailer is available to view on YouTube. The extended version of the Japanese launch trailer is available at www.finalfantasyxhd.com.
The Survivor 2299 mystery is growing as a new Tumblr blog has been discovered which would appear to tie into the site – which, based upon the Morse code being played in the background and the countdown timer could mean a reveal of the next Fallout title is coming on December 11th, 2013.
Anyhow, this http://12072299.tumblr.com/ seems to be connected and is posting up images related to the project – which is obviously alluding to a Fallout 4 (see the above image). Also dropping are possible hits to the plot of the game, which will have to do with a location known as “West Tek Research” and a character whom the blog refers to as a “Savior” named “Ella Deux”. Running the name through an anagram solver hasn’t shown any trails pointing to that end, so that really might be the character’s name.
That is, of course, if this is all not some elaborate hoax!
New York, NY, November 15, 2013 – Spike TV announced today the launch of VGX, a brand new live digital multi-platform event that is a binge-viewers dream for gamers. This all-day gaming experience is the next generation of Spike TV’s “Video Game Awards” franchise and will be the most widely distributed live gaming event of all time with the potential reach of over 100 million households.
VGX will be streamed across Xbox One, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 (PS3™), Twitch, iOS and Android devices, and available globally on VGXLIVE.com, Hulu, Yahoo Screen, the Yahoo Screen app and Viacom Media Networks properties Spike.com, ComedyCentral.com, MTV.com,MTV2.com, BET.com and GameTrailers.com. VGX will be live streamed for three-hours onSaturday, December 7, beginning at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT. Spike TV will also air highlights of the show as “VGX Replay” on Monday, December 9 at midnight.
VGX will continue the tradition of showcasing world premiere game trailers but for the first time ever, the show will offer extended demos of the next generation of games, 1-on-1 interviews and panels. The new format allows VGX to dive deeper into the world of gaming and extend its coverage beyond award presentations in a more intimate studio setting.
VGX will be an interactive experience with Twitter as the exclusive social media platform enabling viewers to have a direct impact on the stream by voting on show order and unlocking additional content. Fans will also have unprecedented access to the industry’s top developers and talent with LIVE Q&A interviews powered by Twitter.
“Spike TV was the first network to embrace the gaming industry. For the last 10 years, the VGAs have honored its creative community and fans,” said Casey Patterson, Executive Vice President, Event Production, Talent Development & Studio Relations, Viacom Entertainment Group. “Until now, we have been limited to TV and a one way conversation with gamers. With the birth of new consoles and other emerging technology, VGX can interact with our audience like never before. This is an organic and exciting step for this franchise.”
“Over the last few years, we’ve seen digital audiences grow to scale for our video game events,” said Erik Flannigan, EVP, Multi-Platform Strategy & Development, Viacom Entertainment Group. “So while the VGX format might be viewed as revolutionary, from the perspective of an audience who is already playing and watching on digital screens, it is actually an organic evolution to make a show for them first.”
Fans can start voting today for Most Anticipated Game on VGXLIVE.com while the rest of the nominees for VGX will be announced next week. Nominees are determined by the VGX Advisory Council, made up of a group of some of the most well-respected video game journalists from media outlets such as Entertainment Weekly, Game Informer, Joystiq, Kotaku, Polygon, IGN, GameTrailers, Gamespot, Wired.com, USA Today and Associated Press.
Casey Patterson, Carol Donovan, Geoff Keighley and Pete DiObilda will serve as executive producers of VGX. Julie Kellerman Reading is co-executive producer. Erik Flannigan will serve as Executive in Charge for Viacom Media Networks Group and Tim Bruno will serve as Executive In Charge for Spike.
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