Author - Jerry Paxton

PlanetSide 2 and DCUO Heading to PS4

2013/06/05

News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

SAN DIEGO – June 5, 2013 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that DC Universe™ Online and PlanetSide®2 will be heading to the much-anticipated PlayStation®4 (PS4™) computer entertainment system. Future PS4 gamers can look forward to experiencing the epic battles of the massively multiplayer online (MMO) first person shooter (FPS) PlanetSide 2, along with the super-powered world of DC Universe Online (DCUO), as SOE continues to bring its ‘Free to Play. Your Way.’ philosophy to new audiences.

“Since the launch of the original EverQuest, we have pioneered major shifts in the development of MMOs and videogames as a whole, and now we’re bringing our titles to the forefront of next-gen gaming,” said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “Players are evolving and want a variety of ways to access and play games. Our goal is to deliver epic gaming experiences that players crave while harnessing the awesome power and technology of this incredible new platform. We are thrilled to bring two of our most popular free-to-play games to PS4.”

“DCUO was the first MMO available for PlayStation 3, and its thriving community is proof that we can create an exciting and robust console experience for players,” said Laura Naviaux, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing, Sony Online Entertainment. “Players have been asking for PlanetSide 2 to be playable on consoles, and PS4 is the ideal platform to showcase the game’s beauty, depth and frenetic open world combat.”

DC Universe Online and PlanetSide 2 will be available for PS4 as free-to-play titles with optional in-game purchases via digital download later this year.

New PlanetSide 2 Trailer

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AirSplat Introduces ELITE Membership Program

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

Airsoft News, News

One of our Airsoft sponsors, AirSplat, has introduced a pretty cool membership program over at their website. The Elite membership program costs $35 dollars for one year and gives you a % off purchases, shipping discounts, front-of-the line ordering, and more.

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How It Works
We are now proud to offer all of our AirSplat customers the opportunity to join our new Elite program. This exclusive program allows you to take advantage of our daily discounts even more! For an annual fee of $35 you will get huge discounts on shipping, up to 36% off any item (when combined with other offers) in AirSplat’s inventory, exclusive front of the line processing on new airsoft items, and more! Also as an Elite member you will have your own customer service department dedicated to making sure that your experience with AirSplat goes as smooth as possible.

Elite Members Benefits
– Free Shipping on orders over $89 (No coupon code required!)
– 50% Expedited shipping!
– Up to 36% Off AirSplat items
– Front of the line processing on new and exclusive items
– Dedicated Elite-only customer service (Phone and email)
– Free airsoft Items
– Personalized Elite membership card
– Free Tune Up Service to any gun (One per year)
– Free Upgrade Service with no minimum purchase (One per year)
– New benefits added regularly at no extra cost

How to Join The Elite
STEP 1: Add The Elite program to you cart (AC-1-ELITE)
STEP 2: Purchase The Elite for $35, which will be good for a year from the date of purchase.
STEP 3: Once you are confirmed as an Elite Member you will receive all necessary information and your personalized membership card!

AirSplat is the first among its competitors to offer such a program. We wanted to create a program that will reward customers who are loyal to AirSplat. If you join the AirSplat Elite program you will always be treated as a VIP. You will get your own prices, special deals on shipping, and a customer service team whose only job is to make sure your shopping experience is the best it can possibly be!

Rising Star Games E3 2013 Line Up

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

E3, News, Nintendo 3DS News

Rising Star Games has announced its E3 2013 games line up, which includes Beyblade: Evolution.

BEYBLADE: Evolution

BEYBLADE: Evolution takes Bey battles to new heights of interactivity on the Nintendo 3DS, providing an innovative new way to experience the BEYBLADE phenomenon. BEYBLADE: Evolution gameplay is an exciting take on the Metal Saga television series which has enjoyed monumental global success since it launched in 2010. Players will have an exclusive opportunity to unlock and view a sneak peek of the newest upcoming (Fall 2013) TV series BEYBLADE: Shogun Steel, which will feature the revolutionary new toy line by Hasbro. Developed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS, BEYBLADE: Evolution lets players launch their in-game BEYBLADE, using the gyro and motion sensors and manipulating the viewing angle with the Augmented Reality camera for precise control and adjustment. Players engage in real-time multiplayer battles or follow the Story Mode campaign unlocking new parts and information to fine-tune their tops in the Bey Factory.

BEYBLADE: Evolution will be available in both a standalone Solus Edition and a Collector’s Edition, which includes an exclusive, six-piece BEYBLADE Wing Pegasus 90WF toy previously unavailable outside of Japan.

At the Rising Star booth you can even test your skills in the BEYBLADE battle arena! (Think you’ve got what it takes to win?)

Girls’ Fashion Shoot

In Girls’ Fashion Shoot you get to be a powerful fashion magazine editor AND become a successful model yourself. While you’re creating magazine articles to establish your fashion empire and get yourself noticed you can also create your own style, go on fashion shoots and get cover shots where you choose your own poses and fashionable looks. There are hundreds of customizable options including nails, hairstyles and clothing. You can also use your photo shoot earnings to upgrade your looks, apartment and even your lifestyle.

Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 3D

Journey through 100 levels of challenging match-three fun, all while recreating a millennia-old civilization with the latest title in the best-selling series, Jewel Master: Cradle of Egypt 2 3D. Return to Egypt and advance from hard-working farmers to the mighty Pharaohs, erecting the Pyramids, the Sphinx and 18 other famous monuments. The new game features the largest collection of tools and bonuses in the series and also has a number of new mini-games on top of the addictive match-three gameplay.

Rise of Venice Announced

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

June 5, 2013 – Kalypso Media today unveiled its latest strategy/trading simulation, Rise of Venice, for Windows PC. Rise of Venice drops players in the Renaissance era, where they start out as a young merchant, looking to make his mark and build a trading empire. Begin with a meager group of trading ships and build them into a mercantile fleet that will make your enemies and friends alike green with jealousy as you fill your coffers with gold! Rise of Venice is much more than trading, however, as Renaissance Europe was filled with treachery and political machinations of all sorts – which you must take part in if you plan to succeed!

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Venice was at the peak of its power during the Renaissance and was viewed as a city of decadence, beauty and intrigue. Renowned as the linchpin of civilisation and the cultural centre of Europe, Venice was the most important trading post between Western Europe and the eastern stretch of the Mediterranean Sea. It was also the stage for political corruptions and clandestine dealings.

This is where your story begins. As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genoa, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria, and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance. As you progress through the ranks of Venetian society, increasing your power with smart trading moves and calling in the occasional favour, you can begin to assemble your own fleet. With this you will start to build up new production facilities and test yourself in challenging sea battles where you will face off against pirates as well as political enemies.

Features of Rise of Venice:

Experience a compelling story full of intrigue and treason in Venice at the time of the Renaissance
Trade a variety of goods in the most important cities of the time such as Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople and Athens.
With your own family tree you can interact with your family members, send them on missions and watch how the power of your family grows over time.
Meet other important families who are pulling the strings in Venice’s government and influence political decisions yourself.
Build your own production facilities and trading fleets
Take fate into your own hands and test your skills in furious sea battles
Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players via LAN and Internet

Rise of Venice will be available digitally on Windows PC in October 2013. For more information please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

Metro: Last Light Mobius Trailer

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Deep Silver and 4A Games, development studio and creator of Metro: Last Light today released the Mobius trailer, a very powerful piece of storytelling with absolutely no dialog at all.

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About the Trailer

The Mobius was created by Alexander Bereznyak, aka Monakh, who was originally employed by 4A as a capture artist. Soon it turned out that his talent was needed in the production team and he took over the role as lead technical artist. But over a couple of months, he continued to work alone on this trailer, that is now made public.

Tiny Brains Teaser Trailer

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

Montreal-based indie studio, Spearhead Games – formed by ex-AAA developers, announced that its upcoming co-op puzzle game Tiny Brains will officially be available on the PlayStation 4, following its current-gen and PC release this fall as a downloadable title.

Trailer

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DEUS EX: THE FALL Announced

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

Mobile News, News, Screenshots / Photos

London (June 5, 2013) – Square Enix Ltd., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories, today announced DEUS EX: THE FALL™, the new installment of the award winning DEUS EX® series, coming soon to mobile and tablet devices.

DEUS EX: THE FALL is set in 2027– a golden era for science, technology and human augmentation, but also a time of great social divide and global conspiracy. Powerful corporations have seized control from governments and command the drug supply needed by augmented humans to survive. In this chaos Ben Saxon, a former British SAS Mercenary who underwent physical augmentation, is desperate for the truth behind the drug conspiracy. Betrayed by his private military employers, the Tyrants, not only is his own life at risk, but for all augmented humans, time is running out…

Developed by the Square Enix Mobile division in Europe, in collaboration with the original DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION® team at Eidos-Montréal and N-Fusion, DEUS EX: THE FALL is a story driven action-RPG and the first DEUS EX in the series to be released on mobile and tablet devices. The game includes never before seen characters from the novel published by Random House, DEUS EX: THE ICARUS EFFECT, picking up directly where the book finishes.

“We’re really excited to continue the DEUS EX series on mobile and start a new journey”, said Jean-François Dugas, Executive Game Director at Eidos-Montréal. “The team has done an incredible job creating a whole new story and controls for intuitive touch screen gameplay, whilst staying true to the DEUS EX universe. Players can expect exploration, action, hacking, stealth, social enhancers, player choice and consequence- the full DEUS EX experience.”

“Smart devices are central to Square Enix’s platform strategy and we approach it with the same attention as our boxed and digital releases. DEUS EX: THE FALL is going to be testament to our commitment in delivering high quality entertainment on mobile and tablet devices,” said Antony Douglas, General Manager of Square Enix Mobile.

Priced at $6.99, the first installment of the mobile series will be available this summer.

DEUS EX: THE FALL will be playable at the Square Enix booth at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in the South Hall #1647.

For more information about DEUS EX: THE FALL, log onto www.DeusEx.com/TheFall or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/DeusEx and YouTubewww.youtube.com/DeusExOfficial.

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Europa Universalis IV Pre-Order Trailer

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive has released a pre-order trailer for their upcoming Europa Universalis IV, which is due out on August 13 for Windows PCs.

Trailer

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Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero Novel Released

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Movie News, News

With Pacific Rim only a month out from theaters, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures have announced that a prequel novel, Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero, will be released today to book stores all over.

Book Synopsis

Written by Travis Beacham, who is also the screenwriter for the film and supervised by Director Guillermo del Toro, PACIFIC RIM: TALES FROM YEAR ZERO reveals the backstory of key characters from the film including Raleigh Becket (Charlie Hunnam) and Mako Mori (Rinko Kikuchi). Additionally, readers will see the first attack by the incredible monsters known as Kaiju and the tumultuous evolution of the Jaegers – massive robot fighting machines created by the humans to battle the Kaiju.

Divided into three sections, the 112 page narrative begins in 2013, chronicling the very first time Earth is menaced by Kaiju – inhuman beasts that rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinguish all mankind! Following the Kaiju invasion, the race begins to develop the Jaegers, each one controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. Included among the many previously unreleased details that can be found in the book are; why the Jaeger’s need two people to control them, the first Kaiju vs. Jaeger battle, how Stacker Pentecost (Idris Elba) saved the Jaeger program and the origin of the special bond with Mako, and much more.

Sniper Content Update for Arma 3

2013/06/05

Jerry Paxton

News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Prague, Czech Republic, Wednesday 6th June 2013 — Right before heading out to Los Angeles for the E3 Expo, Bohemia Interactive released a content update for the Arma 3 Alpha. The ‘Sniper Package’ includes two powerful sniper rifles and supplementary ghillie suits.

The first rifle, the Gepard GM6 Lynx, is a semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle using 12.7×108 mm ammo. Its purpose is to stop or disable targets such as light armored vehicles, armored rifle troops, light shelters and helicopters from 600–800 m range.

The second weapon, the M320R Long Range Rifle, is a .408 caliber sniper rifle, valued for its accuracy up to 2000 meters.

Furthermore, besides new camouflage clothing (ghillie suits), the Sniper Package also features sniper optics (long range scopes) and a rangefinder (special binoculars). All content will be added automatically via a Steam update (0.60), which also includes the ‘stance indicator’ and several other game improvements and fixes. The full details are listed in the changelog.

To participate in the Arma 3 Alpha, people can choose from the Arma 3 Alpha (24.99 EUR/19.99 GBP/32.99 USD) or Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (39.99 EUR/34.99 GBP/49.99 USD) on Steam or Store.bistudio.com (both include Beta-access and the final game). The price of each edition will increase once the Arma 3 Beta and final game become available. The complete overview of editions can be found on the official Arma 3 website.

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