Author - Jerry Paxton

Ubisoft Releases New Watch Dogs Screenshots

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Ubisoft has sent out some new screenshots from their upcoming game, Watch Dogs, which is set to release on November 19th, 2013.

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Wargame AirLand Battle Deck System Trailer

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Focus Home Interactive has released a new video showing off the “Deck System” of its upcoming Wargame AirLand Battle. With the Deck system, players can customize but also specialize their armies: they choose, from over 820 realistic units coming from 12 countries, the ones that will compose their army and the available reinforcements during their multiplayer battles.

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Airsoft for Gamers #7: Upcoming Events

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In this entry of our Airsoft for Gamers article series, we wanted to take a look at some of the upcoming Airsoft events, tournaments, etc in which you might be interested in participating.

Code Red Airsoft Presents Desert Rats Mil-Sim

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When: Saturday, May 18, 2013. 9:00AM – 4:00PM
Where: Code Red Airsoft Park. 1600 Agua Mansa Road, Colton, CA 92324
Expected Attendance: Open to Everyone
Forces: Varies on Scenario
Registration: Come play planned scenario games based on past, present and future events.  World War 2, Modern and other game variations will be played throughout the day.  Bring your team out to practice as a group to learn new tactics or just to have a good time! This is open to all paying players that come to field, walk-on or private games.  All Code Red rules are strictly adhered to by private (non-Code Red) staff.  In addition, other rules may be added or modified that will not affect the safety or enjoyment of others.

AirSplat’s Appreciation Day 2013

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When: Sunday, May 19, 2013. 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
Where: Tac City Airsoft Fullerton. 2430 Artesia Ave. Fullerton, CA 92833
Expected Attendance: ???? Players
Forces: Games throughout the day inside the indoor arena (350 FPS limit)
Registration: Please claim your ticket at Eventbright. Tickets are free but there is only so much space available at the venue so they will run out.

Evike’s Operation Airsoft Nation 2013

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When: Saturday. June 8th, 2013. 7:00am ~ 5:30pm
Where: SC Village. 8900 McCarty Road. Chino, CA 92880.
Expected Attendance: 1000 Players
Forces: 2 Forces
Registration: Please register by adding either an Alpha or Brave team ticket (mind the camo pattern requirements for each side) to your shopping cart, or in person at the world-famous Evike.com walk-in super store. $15 for early bird registration. $20 Regular after per-registration period. Admission includes park entry, park insurance, food voucher for lunch, RAFFLE TICKET, a Velcro IFF Op. Airsoft Nation event patch, a small donation to the police foundation, and a player’s packet provided to you by our sponsors.

GiantSportz Airsoft Operation Black Shield: Trinity

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When: Saturday and Sunday, July 20th and 21st, 2013 (starts at 0800 hrs each day)
Where: SC Village. 8900 McCarty Road. Chino, CA 92880.
Expected Attendance: ???? Players
Forces: 2 Forces
Registration: Please register by adding either a SOCOM or SPETSNAZ (mind the camo and equipment requirements for each side) ticket to your shopping cart. For an additional charge, you can purchase overnight camping passes for RVs and cars on the same website. Operations: Black Shield 3: a 2 Day Airsoft Operations The highly acclaimed 2 Day Airsoft Operations returns with Black Shield 3. The event will be held at the World Famous SC Village in Chino, CA on July 20th and 21st…home of the renowned premier airsoft field in California, SC Viper. The event will feature an immersive and exciting weekend of tactical Milsim game-play that players of all skill-levels can enjoy all weekend long.

Operation Sovereign Fury

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When: August 31 and September 01, 2013
Where: Guardian Center, 600 W. Perry Pkwy. Perry, GA 31069
Expected Attendance: 500 Players
Forces: 2 Forces
Registration: Register over at their official registration page. This is an event you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! Registration for Operation Sovereign Fury will open on May 1 and close on August 1. Walk-ons will not be accepted at the event. Teams will be structured into company, platoon and squad level units with commanders assigned well in advance for unit coordination and planning. More details on the event, rules and requirements will be forthcoming!

American Milsim Presents – Broken Home II

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When: August 31 and September 01, 2013
Where: D-Day Adventure Park, 66800 E 175 Rd Wyandotte, OK 74370
Expected Attendance: 500 Players
Forces: 3 Forces
Registration: Register over at their official registration page. This is an event you WILL NOT WANT TO MISS! Registration for Operation Sovereign Fury will open on May 1 and close on August 1. Walk-ons will not be accepted at the event. Teams will be structured into company, platoon and squad level units with commanders assigned well in advance for unit coordination and planning. More details on the event, rules and requirements will be forthcoming!

 

There are a ton of other upcoming Airsoft events, so feel free to post any you have going on below in the comments.


 

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Xbox Infinity Rumors Resurface [Rumor]

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According to a leak last year, and more recent rumors, it looks as though Microsoft’s next Xbox console will be titled the “Xbox Infinity” – with an infinity symbol resembling a Windows 8 “8” turned on its side. These rumors were further reinforced today by the good people at The International Business Times, the console will indeed be called the Xbox Infinity.

Once again, this has been a long-reported rumor which may or may not be true. So, stick around as May 21st and the big reveal is right around the corner!

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 Released

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DUXFORD, UK, May 9th, 2013 – The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics have released Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 for Windows PC.

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 (FC3) is the next evolution of the Flaming Cliffs series. FC3 features the F-15C, A-10A, Su-27, Su-33, MiG-29A, MiG-29S, Su-25T, and Su-25. FC3 aircraft provide an easy learning curve for new players and focuses on a broad range of aircraft including air-to-air fighters and ground pounding attack aircraft. FC3 adds a wealth of new features and improvements to previous versions of the Flaming Cliffs series. FC3 is a module of DCS: World, which makes it  compatible with all other DCS: World titles like A-10C, Black Shark 2, P-51D, and Combined Arms.

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New Key Features for the Flaming Cliffs Series

  • Compatibility with all DCS titles through DCS World integration.
  • New 6 degrees of freedom (6DOF) cockpit and model for the F-15C, Su-27, A-10A and Su-25.
  • New Su-27 external model.
  • New F-15C, Su-27, and Su-33 campaigns.
  • Improved landing dynamics.
  • Improved flight dynamics for air-to-air missiles.
  • Updated and improved HUDs and other cockpit systems.
  • Resource Manager that adds logistics control to missions.
  • Expanded theatre of operations map into eastern Georgia.
  • Countless other improvements in the areas of the mission editor, special effects, new models, terrain detail and AI.

Download for $49.99 from: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/shop.php?end_pos=1322&scr=shop&lang=en

Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 will require an installation of Lock On: Modern Air Combat or a previous version Flaming Cliffs.

DCS: World is a new, free, combat simulation. DCS: World provides a free-to-play Su-25T ground attack aircraft with no online restrictions. Online DCS: World includes friendly and enemy forces that can be controlled by other players or AI air and ground units. The purchase of additional DCS modules allows the player to have careers as pilots of the A-10C Warthog, KA-50 Black Shark attack helicopter, P-51D Mustang, or armor vehicle commander.  You may read more about DCS: World and its modules at: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Coming to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360

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BURLINGAME, Calif. – MAY 9, 2013 – Team NINJA, today confirmed that DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is being developed for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The game will be published by Tecmo Koei America this fall as both retail packaged goods and digital download. DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE heightens the signature DOAfighting style with the inclusion of all of the new modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS, new stages and new fighters, including the first ever DOA appearance of Momiji and levels from the NINJA GAIDEN’s series to deliver the best in fighting entertainment.

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is a great addition to our franchise,” said Yosuke Hayashi, Team NINJA leader. “The game has a lot to offer and we’re excited that our fans will have the opportunity to enjoy an experience that delivers on our signature high energy fighting entertainment.”

DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE is the definitive DEAD OR ALIVE 5 package, with new content aimed to bring players the best 3D fighting experience to date. The addition of modes from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 PLUS,including “Move Details Plus” and a tutorial mode, will allow novice and expert fighters to refine their fighting style with razor-fine precision.

Players will take on the roles of their favorite DEAD OR ALIVE fighters—as well as combatants new to the franchise—in an intense, action-packed brawler set in visually striking locations from around the world. The game’s dynamic interactive stages include the return of classic fan favorites as well as new locations from the NINJA GAIDEN series, such as Sky City Tokyo, and features deadly new danger zones including the Great Buddha Statue that change with the flow of the fight.

Characters in DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE continue to push a sensual yet realistic style, rendered in incredibly lifelike detail bringing every fighter to life in the heat of combat. The largest lineup in DOA history includes the first ever appearance of NINJA GAIDEN’s Momiji who utilizes the Hayabusa-style Aikijutsu taught to her by the master himself, Ryu Hayabusa. Soon to be announced additional characters will also add to the massive cast of fighters from DEAD OR ALIVE 5 which includes Ryu Hayabusa, Hayate, Ayane, Kasumi, Hitomi, Bayman, Christie, Lei Fang, Zack, Kokoro, Bass, Rig, Jann Lee, Helena, Lisa, Brad Wong, Eliot, Tina, along with Akira, Pai and Sarah Bryant from the Virtua Fighter series.

Along with a plethora of single-player modes including story mode, DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE will retain Online battles allowing players to compete head-to-head in a variety of playing fields and battle modes with another opportunity for fighters to improve their skills as they watch competitive matches.

Currently in development by Team NINJA, more details about DEAD OR ALIVE 5 ULTIMATE will be revealed in the coming months.

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David Haddad Named Senior VP of Digital Publishing for Warner Bros. Interactive

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BURBANK, Calif. May 9, 2013 – Games Industry Veteran David Haddad has been named Senior Vice President, Digital Publishing, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, it was announced today by Martin Tremblay, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Haddad will oversee the global publishing business of the Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s digital games business, which includes Light Persistent World, Massively Multiplayer Online, Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, Free-To-Play PC and other digitally distributed games. He will also be responsible for identifying and evaluating new business opportunities in the digital games space and will manage virtual merchandise sales as well as in-game advertising and product placement deals.

“We are making innovative strides in the digital games business and we feel we have found a great leader in David who can build upon our foundation,” said Tremblay. “David has excellent experience and knowledge of the digital business world and will lead our broader efforts as we forge new opportunities in the industry.”

Haddad brings over 25 years of online, entertainment and games experience to his new role. Previously, he served as COO of Activision/Blizzard’s Guitar Hero business, leading the $2 billion business. He has also held the role of COO of Sierra Online for Vivendi Games where he was responsible for publishing and production for over a dozen online games.

“I’m thrilled to join Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment with its strong base of games and rich, diverse brands,” said Haddad. “To make the most of this great opportunity, my focus will be on expanding the company’s impact in the fast growing digital games space.”

Haddad’s considerable experience also includes leadership roles at Liveplanet, Etoys, Mattel and The Walt Disney Company.  He holds a B.S. from Miami University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.