Author - Jerry Paxton
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 9, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that its action (RPG) Drakengard®3 will be coming to the Americas exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
A prequel to the original Drakengard, Drakengard 3 transports players to a medieval world where six goddess-like sisters known as “Intoners” have brought peace to the earth with their power to manipulate magic through song. Harmony is disrupted, however, when the eldest sister, Zero, attempts to murder her younger sisters with the help of her dragon companion, Mikhail. As the story progresses, players find themselves in a battle to unravel the mystery of Zero and learn her true intentions.
Featuring the series’ signature brand of action, Drakengard 3 pits players against hordes of fiends and foes in remorseless hack-and-slash ground combat, and then sends them soaring for pitched aerial battles on the back of Mikhail.
Drakengard 3 will be available for $49.99 next year on the PlayStation®3 system and for digital download on the PlayStation®Network and the Square Enix Online Store. Starting today, players can pre-order the game at the Square Enix Online Store.
The announcement trailer is available on YouTube: http://youtu.be/d06Zme2t82Y. New screenshots along with the announcement trailer* are available for download on the press site: http://press.na.square-
Related Links
Official Homepage: www.drakengardgame.com
Official Facebook® Page: http://www.facebook.com/
SOURCE is an Israeli company founded in 1989 and specializes in hydration gear as well as outdoor sandals. In fact, their hydration packs are well-used by both professional military units as well as militia units around the globe. For a MilSim airsoft player, who needs gear capable of taking a beating while on weekend-long games or for hikers needing to stay hydrated while on long excursions, they would both do well to consider SOURCE’s Rider 3L hydration pack.
Available in both Multicam as well as Coyote flavors, low profile is the name of the game for the Rider 3L. Measuring only 14.1″ inches tall, 9.8″ inches wide, and 2.7″ inches deep, the hydration pack has quite a small footprint being only slightly taller (yet narrower) than a large size SAPI plate. It also features several rows of MOLLE webbing so that you can attach additional items to it, and even has a built in reflective safety strip that can be displayed or stowed depending on your needs. Rounding off its MOLLE section are two rows of velcro – so, just because you are wearing this pack doesn’t mean you can’t display a name, unit, or morale patch. Additionally, the Rider 3L has a carrying handle, backpack (with sternum strap) straps, and X-QCA straps to quickly attach the hydration pack to a MOLLE equipped pack or vest.
Official Product Features
- Tuck-Away Contoured Shoulder Straps Shoulder straps are patterned for comfort and are designed to fold into a back storage pocket when not in use.
- Adjustable Sternum Strap Adds carrying stability. Adjusts to fit a range of body types.
- Elastic Strap Retainers Secures dangling strap ends.
- Dual Function Can be worn backpack style or quickly converted for direct armor attachment or streamlined ruck insertion.
- X-QCA™ System Connects Rider securely to armor or rucks with no need for additional straps or hardware. Fits a wide variety of vest configurations.
- Easy Reservoir Access Rider’s design allows the bladder to be quickly removed and refilled while its carrier stays on the vest. The zippered wide opening is secured with Velcro plus an optional snap.
- Cool Insulation Closed cell insulation keeps liquids cool for better absorption by the body.
- Easy Dry Loop With the zippered front open and the WLPS™ closure removed, the pack hangs upside down for draining and quick drying.
- Condensation Drain Port Drains condensation from the insulated reservoir sleeve.
- Dual Tube Routing Top and side ports allow the drinking tube to be routed either over the shoulder or below the arm.
- Hi-Vis Option Back pocket holds an attached strip of high visibility reflective material for use in low light conditions. Ideal for PT.
- Storage Space External 1.5L zippered pocket provides quick access to small essentials.
- UTA™ Compatible Our UTA™ adaptor (sold separately) allows Rider to be refilled from bottles, spigots or mobile water units directly through the drinking tube. There’s no need to remove the system from your back!
One of the most impressive things that the Rider 3L brings to the table is its versatility in uses. It can be carried in one’s hand, worn like a backpack with its straps, or even attached to your plate carrier’s MOLLE webbing with its X-QCA strap system. Using the X-QCA strap system is slightly deceiving at first, if you don’t know the trick. I had initially-began installing the strap flange through my MOLLE weave and then attempted to thread it back through the plastic buckle. This is not the correct way to do this. Instead, unbuckle the plastic buckle and thread the entire buckle through the MOLLE weave. This can take some pushing as the buckle is pretty large in comparison to the MOLLE weave, but work it in there enough and it will go through. Once cinched down, the Rider 3L sites snugly against the plate carrier and didnt wiggle around, sway, or “jump” when I moved. It is a very impressive system.
If you don’t want to attach the Rider 3L to your plate carrier or vest, you can simply use it in a backpack style, where you put your arms through straps and then have the option of connecting the additional sternum strap for stability. Once all adjusted, I would love to take this hydration pack hiking or camping, etc. It fits great against your body and having a couple velcro loops to attach the drink hose to makes it so that it won’t swing around on you if you use it for jogging, etc.
Removing the water bladder from the Rider 3L is as simple as opening the bottom panel, disconnecting the bladder from the hose via the QMT connector, and pulling it out. Cleaning didn’t take long and I was surprised at how much better the water tasted over my CamelBak hydration pack. Additionally, there are four ports on the pack where you can have the hose exit from, making it able to accommodate however you want to wrap it around your MOLLE gear (e.g. Over the shoulder, under the arm, etc).
Overall, SOURCE’s Rider 3L Low Profile Hydration Pack is an excellent choice – regardless of whether you are on long ops, airsoft tournaments in inhospitable environments, cycling, or one of at least a dozen other scenarios where you need to take your hydration with you. We are awarding the Rider 3L a 5 out of 5 stars and hope you will check the product out on SOURCE’s official website. The Rider 3L retails for $119 dollars for the Coyote color and $125 dollars for the Multicam.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Oct. 8, 2013 – Join the battle and customize the ultimate starship to become a legendary Starfighter pilot in the Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ universe! Today, BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts announced that Star Wars: The Old Republic is adding Player-vs-Player (PvP) combat in the Free-to-Play Digital Expansion, Galactic Starfighter. With a variety of unique starships, a wide set of customization and upgrade options, multiple battle zones and gameplay modes, Galactic Starfighter brings the thrill of epic 12v12 space battles to Star Wars: The Old Republic for the first time.
Active Star Wars: The Old Republic subscribers will be offered Early Access starting December 3 and Preferred Status Players* on January 14. Galactic Starfighter will be offered as a Free-to-Play Digital Expansion available to the public beginning onFebruary 4. Each group will also receive special in-game items as part of this Early Access opportunity. As a special benefit, active subscribers as of November 1 will receive an exclusive Galactic Starfighter early Gunship unlock and custom Gunship paint jobs**.
“Our goal with Star Wars: The Old Republic has always been to immerse players into their own Star Wars adventure and huge space battles are a vital part of fulfilling that fantasy,” said Jeff Hickman, General Manager of BioWare Austin. “Galactic Starfighter will be a deep experience that will continue to grow over time. We can’t wait for both our current and new players to get their hands on it soon.”
Starting December 3, subscribers are eligible to receive special reward items along with the Early Access opportunity. Please see below for details:
Subscriber Early Access Rewards
- Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on December 3
- Exclusive Paint Jobs***
- Two Pilot Suits
- Two Titles (“Test Pilot” and “First Galactic Starfighter”)
- Subscribers get the maximum leveling and progression benefit (a Starfighter Pass will also be available for purchase in the Cartel Market beginning January 14)
Preferred Status players will receive:
- Early Access to Galactic Starfighter on January 14
- Two Pilot Suits
- Exclusive Title (“Test Pilot”)
Star Wars: The Old Republic is a Free-to-Play, award-winning MMO set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars™movies. Players team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles between the Republic and Empire, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets and experiencing visceral Star Wars combat. Now players can experience the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars classes, all the way to Level 50 without having to pay a monthly fee. The Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering, providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The Old Republic.
For more information on the Digital Expansion: Galactic Starfighter, please visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.
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October 8, 2013, East Dundee, IL – VisionTek Products LLC, (VisionTek®) http://www.visiontek.com, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance upgrades and accessories for PC and Apple Macintosh®computers, announced today five new VisionTek Radeon™ graphics cards built with the recently introduced Advance Micro Devices (AMD) Radeon R7 Series and R9 Series GPUs. Priced from $79.00 MSRP, the new VisionTek Radeon graphics cards will utilize award-winning Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, install in any open PCIe 3.0 slot, and will begin shipping Monday, October 14. Expected street price range for the line is from $69.00 to $299.00.
Five VisionTek Cards for Every Gaming Desire and Budget
With over two decades of video card development experience, VisionTek is well positioned to develop cutting edge graphics cards that introduce new standards of visual, audio, and compute capabilities. The new line of five cards is comprised of three Radeon R7 Series cards that bring an ideal balance of performance and features, and two Radeon R9 Series cards made for gamers who demand the best. The entire R7/R9 Series is the first to offer complete support for the DIRECTX® 11.2 graphics standard which offers stunning 3D visual effects, realistic lighting, and lifelike imagery.
Additionally, the VisionTek line offers the following AMD technologies:
- AMD PowerTune technology for higher frame rates and automatic overclocking
- AMD ZeroCore Power technology for automatic power-saving efficiency
- AMD App Acceleration “co-processing” to improve performance of common computing tasks
Specific VisionTek Radeon model highlights:
VisionTek Radeon R7 240
- Memory: 2GB 128bit DDR3
- Base Clock Speed: 730MHz
- Outputs: DVI-D + VGA + HDMI
- Cooling: Single fan 1 slot
- MSRP: $79.00
VisionTek Radeon R7 250
- Memory: 1GB 128bit DDR5
- Base Clock Speed: 1000MHz
- Outputs: DVI-D + VGA + HDMI
- Cooling: Single fan 2 slot
- MSRP: $99.00
- 3DMark Fire Strike: greater than 2000
VisionTek Radeon R7 260X
- Memory: 2GB 128bit DDR5
- Base Clock Speed: 1100MHz
- Outputs: DVI-I + DVI-D + HDMI + DP
- Cooling: Dual fan 2 slot
- MSRP: $149.00
- 3DMark Fire Strike: greater than 3700
- Includes AMD TrueAudio technology for realistic audio
VisionTek Radeon R9 270X
- Memory: 2GB 256bit DDR5
- Base Clock Speed: 1000MHz
- Outputs: DVI-I + DVI-D + HDMI + DP
- Cooling: Single fan 2 slot
- MSRP: $209.00
- 3DMark Fire Strike: greater than 5500
VisionTek Radeon R9 280X
- Memory: 3GB 384bit DDR5
- Base Clock Speed: 800MHz
- Outputs: DVI-I + HDMI + 2 x mini DP
- Cooling: Dual fan 2 slot
- MSRP: $309.00
- 3DMark Fire Strike: greater than 6800
For more information on the new VisionTek Radeon R7 and R9 Series of graphics cards or the existing VisionTek graphics card line, visit: www.visiontek.com.
“We’re very pleased to announce a new line of high performance graphics cards utilizing AMD’s incredible new R7 and R9 Series GPUs,” said Mark Bilson, Executive Vice President of VisionTek. “Our cards will redefine the gaming experience due to their visual, audio, and compute capabilities. And because they’re priced attractively, these cards should be among the best-selling tech products in the fourth quarter. To coin a phrase from AMD, ‘Radeon Is Gaming’ truly defines our new line.”
San Diego – October 8, 2013 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/ TSX: MCZ) announced today that it will launch its M.O.J.O. Micro-Console for Android, in limited quantities, on December 10, 2013. Mad Catz also announced that it has begun accepting pre-orders with a MSRP of $249.99.
“The M.O.J.O. Micro-Console for Android has attracted strong interest due to its high-performance hardware, open software platform and the ecosystem of accessories,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “M.O.J.O. is the center piece of our GameSmart™ mobile initiative and brings core gaming experiences to the mobile platform.”
Confirmed specifications for M.O.J.O. include an NVIDIA® Tegra®4 T40S 1.8GHz Processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, HDMI out capabilities with full 1080p resolution, Bluetooth, microSD™ Flash Slot with support for SDXC™ Cards up to 128GB, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and the Android 4.2.2 operating system.
For additional information and to pre-order, please visit: www.madcatz.com/mojo/
Arlington, VT, October 08, 2013 – Just two weeks after its arrival, which set a new standard in the modern naval/air warfare simulation games genre, Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations is about to get even better thanks to the v1.01 Update provided by Warfare Sims (www.warfaresims.com).
The v1.01 Update fixes virtually all consistent crash bugs and AI bugs (vastly reduced airbase traffic jams, no more “my bombs aren’t dropping”). It also features a massive performance increase, both for UI (map zoom/pan) and sim execution (which in turn means even better scalability). Also the high-fidelity mode (0.1 sec pulse in real-time) is now optional instead of mandatory so Command runs great even on low-spec machines – and screams on capable rigs.
This first update contains also enhancements in the UI and the Data Base viewer and improvements in the Scene Editor and in the Simulation mechanics.
Four new scenarios previously available separately (community downloads) are now part of the standard release too:
- Brother against Brother
- Canary’s Cage
- Choking Halifax
- Fighter Weapons School – GAT 5&6
For a full changelog, visit the dedicated Forum Page.
To download the update, players can run “Check for Update” via the game menu or download it directly from the game’s download page.
Get more information about Command Modern Air/Naval Operations on its official product page