Author - Jerry Paxton

Play the Original Ranger in Quake Champions

2017/05/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 3, 2017 – Two decades ago, a lone Marine stepped through the Slipgate and into a nightmare. He cut through countless horrors to find four eldritch Runes, then laid waste to the abomination known as Shub-Niggurath. Ranger, the original Quake badass, is hungry for more gibs in Quake Champions.

Ranger’s a Quake LEGEND – this is the guy that fragged through the Dimension of the Doomed and the Realm of Black Magic. He’s been trapped in the realms ever since, even competing in the bloody halls of Quake III Arena.

In Quake Champions, Ranger digs into his clutch of gory mementos to wield the Dire Orb, seized from the hot gore of the All-Mother at the end of Quake, to teleport (and telefrag) through the Arenas. Ranger’s Son of a Gun Passive Ability grants him a 25% reduction in self-damage, allowing him to Rocket Jump with less pain… and providing for more up-close-and-personal, gibby Rocket Launcher kisses.

Check out Ranger’s trailer, screenshots, and additional details below. For even more info on Ranger, visit www.Quake.com.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind – A New Chapter in Vvardenfell

2017/05/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

May 2, 2017 – On June 6, for the first time in 15 years, players will return to the legendary island of Vvardenfell to rediscover the home of the Dark Elves in The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind. Fans have longed for another epic Elder Scrolls saga and a chance to revisit their favorite sights from Morrowind, and ESO: Morrowind provides the opportunity for new adventures and stories set 700 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

Today’s video shares the nostalgia for the incredible TESIII: Morrowind and looks forward at what’s to come in ESO: Morrowind.

How you explore Vvardenfell, and the kind of hero you become, is entirely up to you. The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind continues the freedom of choice that has become the legacy of all Elder Scrolls games, from TESIII: Morrowind to TESV: Skyrim. Play how you want, as who you want, and with whom you want.

Play alone and become the mighty savior of Morrowind or group with friends to quest as a powerful unit through familiar locations such as the Ashlands, Tel Mora, or the Bitter Coast. Create a Warden, the new player class, to start your Elder Scrolls adventure anew and unleash devastating nature-based magic or bring your veteran character from other lands and continue your journey through Tamriel.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind will release globally on June 6, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac.

PREY Official Launch Trailer

2017/05/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 3, 2017 – We’ve just released a new trailer to celebrate Prey’s upcoming worldwide launch on May 5th! Check out this official launch trailer then step into your TranStar uniform and prepare to fight the invasion.

When you awaken aboard the Talos I space station, you that find you are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. Talos I has been overrun by an alien force, and you must stop the Typhon threat from destroying humanity. As Morgan Yu, and mankind’s last hope, fend off the alien infestation armed with the tools found on the station, your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities. It’s up to you to uncover the mysteries of Talos I and safeguard the world from the Typhon threat.

Can’t wait to get your hands on the game? You can play the first hour of Prey for free on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Prey Demo: Opening Hour puts you in the role of Morgan Yu, lead scientist aboard Talos I, working on a scientific breakthrough. What starts off as an exciting first day of work very quickly takes a dark turn. You find yourself alone on board a lavish but abandoned interstellar research facility. Aliens have overrun the station and are hunting down any surviving crew members, including you. Should these creatures reach Earth, life as you know it will end.

Set to launch worldwide on Friday, May 5, 2017 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, Prey is the highly anticipated first-person sci-fi action game from Arkane Studios – creators of the award-winning Dishonored series which includes the 2012 ‘Game of the Year’ and the critically-acclaimed follow-up, Dishonored 2. Prey has been rated M for mature by the ESRB. Be sure to check out prey.bethesda.net for more details on how you can prepare to fight invasion.

CODE VEIN First Trailer Released

2017/05/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 2, 2017 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released the first trailer for their upcoming action-RPG title CODE VEIN, releasing worldwide in 2018.

The new trailer highlights the mysterious and captivating universe found in CODE VEIN along with a quick look at the game’s thrilling weapon-based combat. The trailer also teases the game’s companion gameplay mechanic. As players venture out into the world, they will be able to choose a partner companion from the various residents of Vein. Added strategy presents itself when players choose companions that complement their play style to give them a fighting chance against the vicious enemies they’ll be up against through their journey.

In the not too distant future, a mysterious disaster has brought collapse to the world as we know it. Towering skyscrapers, once symbols of prosperity, are now lifeless graves of humanity’s past pierced by the Thorns of Judgment. At the center of the destruction lies a hidden society of Revenants called Vein. This final stronghold is where the remaining few fight to survive, blessed with Gifts of power in exchange for their memories and a thirst for blood. Give into the bloodlust fully and risk becoming one of the Lost, fiendish ghouls devoid of any remaining humanity.

Wargaming Supports Military Appreciation Month with Project VALOR

2017/05/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

May 1, 2017– In support of Military Appreciation Month, Wargaming America has partnered with the National Military Family Association (NMFA) to join our players in recognizing our servicemen and women and their families. Military Appreciation Month kicks off Wargaming’s yearlong initiative Project V.A.L.O.R, which will donate proceeds from in game sales to a variety of charities.

Between May 1 and May 31, World of Tanks PC, World of Tanks Console and World of Warships will be offering a commemorative “VALOR Family” emblem or flag available for purchase in-game with 100% of proceeds to go directly to the National Military Family Association. The NMFA is a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military families through programs like Military Spouse Scholarships and Operation Purple Program.

In coming months, Wargaming will continue to donate to additional charities through the sale of specific VALOR emblems or flags. Players who support all four throughout the year will then gain access to the exclusive fifth and final emblem or flag.

To learn more about the National Military Family Association or to make a direct donation, please visit:

POLAROID Poster and Release Info

2017/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos

The upcoming horror film, POLAROID has released its first official poster as well as announced some release date info. The film, directed by Lars Klevberg (The Wall) and starring Kathryn Prescott (FINDING CARTER), Mitch Pileggi (THE X-FILES), and Grace Zabriskie (THE GRUDGE) will be released on August 25, 2017. POLAROID tell the story of high school loner Bird Fitcher, who has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon.

Perception Break the Silence Trailer Released

2017/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

April 28, 2017 – Dim the lights and grab your safety blankets: we are excited to announce the release date for Perception, a first-person psychological horror game that thrusts players into the role of a blind woman named Cassie who depends on her ultra-sensitive hearing to solve an ancient mystery. Plagued by nightmares that lead her to a haunted New England estate, Cassie must use her wits to remain hidden and outmaneuver a malevolent force that threatens her life. Perception was crafted by the folks at The Deep End Games (Staffed with veterans of the AAA threats, BioShock and Dead Space) and released by publisher Feardemic; the game launches simultaneously on Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4 on May 30, 2017.

This news is accompanied by a brand new trailer, which showcases the haunting, singular experience players can expect when Perception. Fans of games like SOMA, be sure to tune in. Perception will serve you your daily dose of creeps.

Story:

After months of research, Cassie has discovered an abandoned mansion in Gloucester, Mass. Armed with a cellphone to contact the outside world and her drive to solve the mystery, she sets off for Echo Bluff… only to find it’s worse than her nightmares. A ghostly “Presence” has tormented the house’ inhabitants for generations, and now has its eyes set on Cassie. She must solve the estate’s mysteries or risk becoming one of its victims.

Cassie finds her way through the house by tapping her cane to “see” via echolocation. Every sound creates a visual, but there is a cost. Each cane tap will reveal her whereabouts not only to herself, but to her pursuer, the Presence. She must avoid detection by using the ambient noise of the house to help her navigate or by making use of objects to create distractions.

Only one thing is certain: The Presence is searching for Cassie… and it’s listening.

Game Features:

  • “See” using echolocation. Every sound creates a visual.
  • Engage in a deadly game of hide and seek with relentless enemies, including The Presence.
  • Trigger radical change at the Estate at Echo Bluff each time you solve its mysteries.
  • Travel back through history to exorcise your own nightmares.

Perception launches on Xbox One, PC and the PlayStation®4 computer system on May 30, 2017.

Little Nightmares Launch Trailer

2017/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (April 28, 2017) – Leading interactive entertainment media publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announces that LITTLE NIGHTMARES, a new adventure title from Tarsier Studios is now available digitally in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM®. LITTLE NIGHTMARES is also available in physical form with the special collectable Six Edition for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One at select retailers in North and Latin America.

LITTLE NIGHTMARES welcomes players into a grim and shadowy universe as the tiny heroine “Six,” and presents a harrowing journey to escape from the dark and gruesome creatures that lurk within. Featuring an interactive storyline and a darkly whimsical art-style, LITTLE NIGHTMARES takes players deep within The Maw, an eerie, twisted vessel filled with disturbing and dangerous enemies who are eager to devour their next victim. Players guide Six — a young girl equipped with only her wits, a lighter, and her yellow raincoat — through the mysterious world to help her escape from the nightmares that await her at every turn. Through the eyes of Six, players will experience a bleak and oversized world that blurs the lines between dreams and nightmares.

“This has been one of the most creative, imaginative, and darkly eccentric games we have developed at Tarsier,” said Andreas Johnsson – Business Developer & Deputy CEO at Tarsier Studios. “This project has been over 10 years in the making, and our team is extremely proud to launch LITTLE NIGHTMARES and let players experience our vision.”

“Tarsier Studios ran with the concept of creating this chilling world from the imagination and perspective of a child, and the result is a unique gaming experience that greatly surpassed our high expectations,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “We’ve all been children with wild imaginations at some point, and to play a game where you come face-to-face with the monsters in the closet is truly a spine-chilling experience.”

LITTLE NIGHTMARES is rated T for TEEN by the ESRB and is now available in digital form for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and STEAM for PC. Fans eager to get their hands on a physical copy of the game can purchase the special Six Edition for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One that features a Six figurine, the original game soundtrack, sticker board, an exclusive poster, and a themed cage box. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

For Honor Season Two – Shadow and Might Release Date

2017/04/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

SAN FRANCISCO — April 27, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that For Honor™ Season Two, Shadow and Might, will launch simultaneously across all platforms on May 16. Shadow and Might will bring new content to For Honor including two additional heroes, two extra maps, new customization items and gameplay updates. Maps and gameplay updates will be free for all players at the start of Season Two. New heroes, the lethal Shinobi and the fierce Centurion, will be available for free immediately for Season Pass holders on May 16, while all other players will be able to unlock them with in-game Steel on May 23.

In the war between the three deadly factions, Knights, Vikings and Samurai, two new Heroes enter the battlefield:

  • Shinobi (Samurai Assassin) – The Shinobi are silent warriors able to move with a dancer’s grace and kill with precision thanks to a lifetime of disciplined training. They wield the traditional Japanese Kusarigama.
  • Centurion (Knight Hybrid) – The Centurion sees the battlefield like a chessboard. Equipped with the reliable standard issue gladius, Centurions can bypass enemy defenses through strategic close-quarters combat.

The two new maps, Forge and Temple Garden, will expand upon the selection of multiplayer battlefields. Additionally, Season Two will introduce a new level of gear rarity – Epic gear – which will increase the maximum gear score along with a balancing overhaul for the entire gear stats system. Following a three week off season, the Faction War will reset on May 16 as the battle for supremacy between all three factions enters its second chapter.

Coinciding with the end of Season One, a new title update (Update 1.06) was released on Windows PC and consoles to improve network stability while introducing new gameplay changes and hero balancing. For Honor will continue to be supported post-launch with additional content and consistent gameplay balancing updates.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions, the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai, fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.

For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and please follow on Facebook at facebook.com/ForHonorGame and on Twitter at twitter.com/ForHonorGame.

To learn more about all Ubisoft games, please visit ubiblog.com.

*Associate Ubisoft studios are Quebec, Toronto and Blue Byte.

Razer Unveils Lancehead Wireless Gaming Mice

2017/04/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the world’s most reliable, tournament-grade wireless gaming mouse, the Razer Lancehead. The latest Razer mouse features Razer’s proprietary “Adaptive Frequency Technology” (AFT), the world’s most precise laser sensor, hybrid on-board and cloud memory, and an all-newambidextrous form factor.

Razer’s advanced AFT wireless technology ensures industry-leading transmission stability by not only syncing data reporting perfectly between the mouse and the user’s system, but also connecting to the strongest interference-free frequencies within the 2.4 GHz band and adaptively hopping only when necessary. The result is lag-free data transmission between the Razer Lancehead and PC that outperforms every other wireless gaming mouse.

The 5G laser sensor in the Razer Lancehead offers true 16,000 DPI, 210 inches-per-second (IPS) tracking and 50 G acceleration. When speed and accuracy make the difference between winning or losing, the Razer Lancehead presents players with an unequivocal advantage.

The Razer Lancehead is also the first Razer device running on the soon-to-be released Razer Synapse Pro (Beta). In addition to full functionality on Razer Synapse, owners of the Razer Lancehead are exclusively invited to the upcoming Beta for Razer Synapse Pro. Using the all-new Razer Synapse Pro (Beta) unified configurator, mouse settings can be saved directly to the mouse, as well as to the cloud using the new hybrid on-board and cloud memory functionality. A player can access his or her profile and have the Razer Lancehead set up exactly as it was last used, on any computer, even without an internet connection.

The Razer Lancehead features Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches, co-designed and manufactured with Omron. The new switches have an extended durability of up to 50 million clicks, and are optimized to deliver the optimal response times for gaming with a click latency has been tuned to be one of the fastest in the world. In addition to this, two DPI buttons allow players to change sensitivity on the fly for every situation, even in the midst of battle.

Also launching today is the Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition wired gaming mouse. Featuring the world’s most advanced optical gaming sensor, Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches as well as hybrid on-board and cloud memory through the upcoming Razer Synapse Pro (Beta), the Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition gives accuracy and durability like never before.

The Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition is equipped with an esports-grade optical sensor with true 16,000 DPI and a tracking speed of 450 IPS. With a resolution accuracy of 99.4 percent, the Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition delivers pinpoint accuracy in the most intense gaming situations.

Both new mice join the Razer Chroma line of devices, which includes an array of mice, mouse mats, keyboards, headsets and laptops Powered by Razer Chroma™ lighting technology. As such, both mice come equipped with 16.8 million customizable colors and a range of stunning effects and game-integrated reactive lighting.

Razer Lancehead

  • Price: US$139.99 / €149.99
  • Availability:
    • Razerzone.com: Pre-order now
    • Worldwide: May/June 2017

Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition:

  • Price: US$79.99 / €89.99
  • Availability:
    • Razerzone.com: Available now
    • Worldwide: April/May 2017

Razer Synapse Pro (Beta): Register now at razerzone.com/razersynapsepro

Product features:

Razer Lancehead Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition
True 16,000 DPI 5G laser sensor True 16,000 DPI 5G optical sensor
Up to 210 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration Up to 450 inches per second (IPS) / 50 G acceleration
Adaptive Frequency Technology
Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches Razer™ Mechanical Mouse Switches
On-The-Fly Sensitivity Adjustment On-The-Fly Sensitivity Adjustment
Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel

 

 Gaming-grade tactile scroll wheel

 
Ambidextrous design with enhanced rubber side grips Ambidextrous design with enhanced rubber side grips
Razer Chroma™ lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options Razer Chroma™ lighting with true 16.8 million customizable color options
Inter-device color synchronization Inter-device color synchronization
Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons Nine independently programmable Hyperesponse buttons
1000 Hz Ultrapolling 1000 Hz Ultrapolling
2.4 GHz dongle
Razer Synapse Pro (Beta) enabled (Coming soon) Razer Synapse Pro (Beta) enabled (Coming soon)
2.1 m / 7 ft braided fiber USB charging cable 2.1 m / 7 ft braided fiber cable
Approximate size: 117 mm / 4.6 in (Length) x 71 mm / 2.79 in (Width) x 38 mm / 1.49 in (Height) Approximate size: 117 mm / 4.6 in (Length) x 71 mm / 2.79 in (Width) x 38 mm / 1.49 in (Height)
Approximate weight: 111 g / 0.24 lbs

(Excluding cable)

 Approximate weight: 104 g / 0.23 lbs
(Excluding cable)
Battery life: Approximately 24 hours (with lighting)

(Life expectancy of the battery depends on its usage settings)

For more information about the Razer Lancehead, please visit razerzone.com/lancehead.

For more information about the Razer Lancehead Tournament Edition, please visit razerzone.com/lancehead-te.