Author - Jerry Paxton

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition Announced

2015/04/29

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Burbank, Calif. – April 29, 2015 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition. The expanded version of the award-winning third-person open world action game, developed by Monolith Productions will launch May 5 for $49.99 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Steam on Windows PC.

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor earned enthusiastic reviews when it launched this past fall, winning more than 25 awards including Game of the Year at the 2015 Game Developers Choice Awards and eight awards from the 2015 D.I.C.E. Awards amongst many others. Featuring the innovative Nemesis System, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of the Year Edition expands on the critically-acclaimed original title, which includes the main game and all currently available downloadable content (DLC) packs, allowing fans to experience hours of added gameplay and content including:

Story Packs: The Lord of The Hunt and The Bright Lord
Skins: The Dark Ranger, Captain of the Watch, Lord of the Hunt, The Bright Lord, Power of Shadow and Lithariel Skins
Runes: Hidden Blade, Deadly Archer, Flame of Anor, Rising Storm, Orc Slayer, Defiant to the End, Elven Grace, Ascendant, One with Nature
Missions: Guardians of the Flaming Eye, The Berserks and The Skull Crushers Warband Missions
Challenge Modes: Test of Power, Test of Speed, Test of Wisdom, Endless Challenge, Test of the Wild, Test of the Ring, Test of Defiance Challenge Modes
Additional Features:Photo Mode

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor delivers a dynamic game environment where the player orchestrates their personal plan of vengeance as they bend Mordor to their will. The game begins on the night of Sauron’s return to Mordor, as his Black Captains brutally execute the Rangers of the Black Gate. Players become Talion, a ranger who loses his family and everything he holds dear, only to be returned from death by a mysterious spirit of vengeance. Based on the player’s actions with the in-game Nemesis System, every enemy encountered is distinct and can evolve to become a personal archenemy through the course of the game. As Talion’s personal vendetta unfolds, players uncover the mystery of the spirit that compels him, discover the origin of the Rings of Power and confront the ultimate nemesis.

For the latest updates, like Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ShadowofMordor and follow the game on Twitter at https://twitter.com/middleearthgame.

First Tour de France 2015 Console Screenshots #TourdeFrance2015

2015/04/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

April 29, 2015 — Today, discover the first screenshots of the official video games of the Tour de France 2015, coming to consoles and PC in June! Developed by studio Cyanide for fans of the Tour and all cycling lovers, Tour de France titles are coming back this year with loads of new features, both for the consoles versions which let you play as a pro cyclist in the heat of action, and for the PC version where you play as a sports manager!

Take part in a Tour de France 2015 packed with new features and play one of today’s top champions in your attempt to win the coveted yellow jersey. Experience the rollercoaster of emotions of a professional rider through the 21 official stages of the Tour and, in their first appearance this year, the Critérium International and the Critérium du Dauphiné. Attack, use the most efficient trajectory, adopt the best strategy, issue orders to your team mates and manage your effort effectively! Build your dream team in ProTeam mode and recruit legendary pro cyclists. Discover the new Challenge mode to test your descent skills. Finally, play also in cooperative and versus multiplayer with a friend in local play!

Become the sports director of one of the 90 teams of professional cyclists, and compete in a thrilling 2015 season. Participate in over 200 competitions (550 stages) and the ultimate challenge: the prestigious Tour de France 2015 and its official route. Recruitment, team management, finances, contracts with riders and sponsors, training programs and the race calendar: leave nothing to chance. Your role will be equally important during the race, where every decision will be crucial in your bid for victory! Embark on a season in Solo mode or organize online competitions against virtual managers around the world! The new ProCyclist game mode lets you create and control a cyclist from the start of his career and turn him into an international star! The career mode has been improved, with revised rider progress system, 50 specific training programs, a more extensive scout management system and the opportunity to manage a reserve team! On the gameplay side, strategic sprint sequences have been made more realistic, with the new option to choose your sprinter’s preferred trajectory. Also, a high-performance AI to make the action more challenging, and a new interface and design of the menus and in the race bring Pro Cycling Manager to new heights!

Follow us now on Facebook and Twitter, and stay informed about everything about Tour de France 2015 and Pro Cycling Manager 2015, the official video games of the Tour de France, available in June on PS4, PS3, Xbox One and PC!

Screenshots

ESL and ESLA to Host World’s Largest Counter-Strike League

2015/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

(Los Angeles, CA) April 28, 2015 – ESL, the world’s largest esports company, and ESEA, the world’s largest competitive Counter-Strike community, are set to host the biggest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive league in the game’s history. For 2015, the league has committed to paying out US$1,000,000 in prize money to the world’s best teams, in addition to full travel support for offline finals. The ESL ESEA Pro League will see prize money increase over the coming years as it strives to strengthen the competitive scene.

Starting May 4th, the new competitive esports league is the result of two esports giants looking to grow and sustain the global Counter-Strike scene. ESL, together with ESEA, bring almost thirty years of combined experience in high quality esports production and broadcasting to what will be the world’s most prestigious Counter-Strike league. ESL’s state-of-the-art esports arenas in both Cologne (Germany) and Los Angeles (US) will host the league’s four day offline season finals in 2015.

Multi-month Pro League seasons scheduled around Valve-supported majors aim to consolidate the Counter-Strike market by providing consistent high quality content to the global esports audience. Initially split across North America and Europe, Pro League will encompass one division per region, and will consist of twelve invited teams per division. Weekly matches will be held online, protected by ESEA’s industry leading anti-cheat client, with an offline final for each division in North America and Europe.

“ESL started out with Counter-Strike more than fifteen years ago. Now, many years later, we are extremely excited to be in a position where we can take the industry to the next level with the first regular US$500,000 Counter-Strike league together with ESEA” said Ralf Reichert, Managing Director of ESL.

“ESEA is where the pros play, it’s been that way for more than a decade, and combining our league expertise, a million dollars, and ESL’s exceptional production quality represents a major milestone for everyone who loves Counter-Strike,” said Eric Thunberg, President & CEO of ESEA.

More information regarding the ESL ESEA Pro League can be found on: http://pro.eslgaming.com/csgo and on http://eslgaming.com

Six Flags Great Adventure May Events Revealed

2015/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

April 28, 2015 – Six Flags Great Adventure has revealed its lineup of May events – including details regarding their El Diablo looping coaster preview event and grand opening!

Event Schedule

El Diablo Season Pass Preview & Grand Opening – Coming Soon!

Six Flags Great Adventure will offer Season Pass holders and active members a special preview to its newest coaster before it opens to the public this month. The giant, fiery red El Diablo looping coaster will make its home next to the world’s top-rated wooden coaster, El Toro, in the Mexican-themed Plaza del Carnaval section. It features riders sitting in “face-off” seats rocketing forward and backward pendulum style until the train gains enough momentum to complete a full revolution seven stories in the air. The coaster then kicks into high gear, completing full revolutions until it stops momentarily with riders suspended upside down, and then reverses direction for even more thrills. El Diablo is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active membership.

Lifeguard Job Fair – May 3

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor heats up hiring for cool jobs this summer with a Lifeguard Job Fair May 3 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Employment Center. Before attending, new applicants must visit www.sixflagsjobs.com to complete an online application. Previous lifeguard experience and CPR certification is not required, all necessary trainings and certifications are provided. Six Flags offers team members many benefits including advancement opportunities, reward and recognition programs, scholarships, free park admission to the theme and water parks and more.

Cinco de Mayo presented by Ortega® – May 3

Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate Cinco de Mayo presented by Ortega® May 3 with a Fiesta Event featuring games, activities and trivia beginning at 1 p.m. Additionally, guests with valid event wristbands will be able to enjoy exclusive ride time on select rides 30 minutes after the park closes. Theme park admission is required to participate.

Academic Adventures: Safari Off-Road Education – May: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20

Six Flags takes students grades K through 6 on a journey in learning with 1,200 animals from six continents through the 350-acre wildlife preserve lead by experienced tour guides. This program is limited to 400 students per day, and tickets are $20.99 + tax per person. This event must be booked in advance and takes place on exclusive education days when the safari is only open for schools/educational groups – theme park is closed to general public.

Military Appreciation Ceremony – May 8

Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate our military heroes May 8. Active duty and Army reserve soldiers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, celebrating the completion of a post-mobilization mission and a transition to pre-mobilization support, will be honored at park opening with the national anthem before enjoying a day at the park with their families and friends.

Sabrina Carpenter Concert: MIKE AND IKE® Six Flags Summer Concert Series – May 16

In 2013, Sabrina Carpenter was cast in Disney Channel’s “Girl Meets World,” a sequel to the ABC series “Boy Meets World.” The following year her debut single “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying” was released and rose on the Radio Disney and iTunes charts. In 2014, Carpenter released her debut full-length album Eyes Wide Open which was preceded by her single “We’ll Be the Stars.” The concert is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active membership in the Plymouth Rock Assurance® Arena and begins at 5 p.m.

The Great Six Flags Triathlon – May 17

Six Flags Great Adventure’s fourth-annual Triathlon will kick off at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, May 17. Participants will swim, bike and run through the world’s largest theme park. The triathlon will conclude with breakfast, and participants are invited to stay the whole day as registration includes park entry. Seehttp://www.sixflagstri.com/ for more details.

Theme Park Daily Operation Begins – May 21

Six Flags Great Adventure, which has been operating weekends since April 3, 2015, will begin daily operation May 21. For a full operating calendar with daily opening and closing times and a complete list of special events, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure.

TEEN TRUTH Anti-Bullying Day – May 22

TEEN TRUTH gives youth a voice, challenges students to think differently, and empowers everyone to be the difference in the movement against bullying. Featuring the most dynamic speakers, student-shot films and issue-focused programs in the industry, Teen Truth builds safe and connected school communities around the world. Ticket and pricing information is available online.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Opens for the 2015 Season – May 23

Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate Memorial Day weekend with the 2015 season opening of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor. The 45-acre, elaborately-themed water park is one of America’s largest, and features a million-gallon wave pool, one of the country’s longest “lazy rivers,” a giant, two-story family water playground, and more than 25 high-speed thrill slides. The park’s signature water slides include the six-slide Big Wave Racer, the giant Tornado and venomous King Cobra.

Becky G, Kalin and Myles Concert Presented by Coca-Cola® – May 24

Artist Becky G and duo Kalin and Myles both began their rise to popularity by posting videos of their music on YouTube. This Memorial Day weekend they will take the stage in the Plymouth Rock Assurance® Arena. Concert is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active membership and begins at 7 p.m.

Boots, Brews and BBQs – May 30

Six Flags Great Adventure will host its first Boots, Brews and BBQs Festival May 30. Twenty breweries will be joined by three country bands located in the Old County Picnic Grove where guests will enjoy various beers produced regionally, nationally and internationally. Two tasting sessions will run from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. A variety of ticket packages are available including discounts for Season Pass holders. Guests must be at least 21 years old with a valid ID to enter. To purchase tickets and or more information visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure use promo code BEER.

East Coast Summer Salubong Festival – May 31

Six Flags Great Adventure introduces the Summer Salubong Filipino Festival on May 31 from 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Festival includes a Santacruzan parade, Filipino vendors, arts and crafts, face painting, games and raffles. Concert by Bamboo and other various local artists. Tickets and more information available at www.nosajentertainment.com.

More information is available at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure or by calling 732/928-2000.

Wizard World Philadelphia Attendees to Receive The Walking Dead #1 Variant Cover

2015/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News

PHILADELPHIA, April 28, 2015 — Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and Skybound, Robert Kirkman’s imprint at Image Comics, today announced that Batman Eternal and Harley Quinn artist Clay Mann has drawn the ninth in a yearlong series of Limited Edition Exclusive Variant Covers of The Walking Dead #1 comic, to be provided free to all full-price attendees at Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, May 7-10. Skybound’s The Walking Dead created by Kirkman, the groundbreaking, Eisner Award winning comic book series, continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

The exclusive The Walking Dead #1 edition will be produced in extremely limited quantities and is available at registration to fans at the Pennsylvania Convention Center only while supplies last. VIP attendees will receive an additional black & white sketch version of the comic.

The prolific Mann has worked on popular titles for both DC and Marvel, including X-Men, Batgirl Indestructible Hulk, Gambit, Thor: Man of War, Daredevil and many others. The Orlando, Florida, resident is working with Valiant Entertainment on the new series Ninjak.

The artists for future books will be announced as they are selected. A similar series in 2013 featuring exclusives of The Walking Dead #1 proved to be wildly popular with fans. The full schedule of 2015 Wizard World shows is available at www.wizd.me/PRSchedule2015 .

Stars of “The Walking Dead” TV series scheduled to attend Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia include Michael Cudlitz (“Sgt. Abraham Ford”), Michael Rooker (“Merle Dixon”), Robin Lord Taylor (“Sam”) and Scott Wilson (“Hershel Greene”). Other standout celebrities attending include David Tennant and Billie Piper from the fan favorite “Doctor Who,” Ben McKenzie (“Gotham:), Nathan Fillion (“Castle,” Serenity/”Firefly”), Burt Reynolds ( Boogie Nights, “Evening Shade”), Stephen Amell (“Arrow”), Karl Urban (Star Trek, The Bourne Supremacy), Hayley Atwell (“Agent Carter,” Captain America: The First Avenger ), Danny Trejo (Machete, From Dusk Till Dawn ), Penn Badgely (“Gossip Girl,” Easy A ), Kelly Frye (The Flash ), Katie Cassidy (“Arrow,” “Gossip Girl”), and more.

In addition to Mann, Artist Alley in Philadelphia will feature Rafa Sandoval (“Superboy,” “Catwoman”), Neal Adams (“Batman,” “X-Men”), Andrés Guinaldo (“Superboy,” “JLA’s), Ken Kelly (“KISS Album Covers,” “Micronauts”), J.G. Jones (“Batman B&W,” “Green Lantern Corps”), Rob Liefeld (“Deadpool”), Dan Slott (“Silver Surfer,” “Mighty Avengers”), Matteo Lolli (“Wolverine and the X-Men,” “Thunderbolts”) and Will Sliney (“Spider-Man 2099,” “Amazing Spider-Man”) and many others.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 10th of 27 events currently scheduled on the 2015 Wizard World calendar, Philadelphia show hours are Thursday, May 7, 3-8 p.m.; Friday, May 8, 12-7 p.m.; Saturday, May 9, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Philadelphia, visit http://wizd.me/PhiladelphiaPR.

Haley Strategic Partners D3 Chest Rig Review (Airsoft)

2015/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, Geek News, News, Reviews

Travis Haley, a name long-known in the world of firearms and tactical training. Haley is a veteran Force Reconnaissance Marine with 15 years of dedicated real world experience. His company, Haley Strategic Partners, focuses on hosting tactical training sessions around the country as well as crafting innovative products for operators everywhere. Their Disruptive Environment Chest Rig, also known as the D3CR, is the company’s premier chest rig system. From Haley Strategic Partners’ official website:

“Designed and optimized for work in urban, vehicle, rural and other confined settings, the Disruptive Environment Chest Rig was built to be worn as a stand alone system with a detachable H-harness or clipped into a armor platform equipped with a quick release system.”

From the perspective of the airsoft player, these are excellent qualities to have in a chest rig system. The D3CR features four M4 style magazine pouches, two small pouches for pistol magazines or multi-tools, two utility pouches with velcro flaps, and one STUFFIT pouch which can be used for objects like a water bottle or smoke grenade. The H-harness strap system is comfortable and, once adjusted, the whole rig fits snugly while still allowing for a lot of mobility.

Making this chest rig even more flexible is the fact that the straps can be removed and the main panel is able to attach to full plate carriers with velcro fronts and buckles like those found on the Mayflower APC. One thing that you can’t do directly with a chest rig is run an armored plate or even, for airsoft usage, a training plate. Being able to attach the D3CR to a plate carrier is a huge boon for your safety if you are using the chest rig in real world usage.

The D3CR attached to Mayflower APC

I, like many other airsoft players, take more than four magazines into a game with me – especially if I am running mid-capacity magazines, which ten to limit you to about 140 BBs each. So, I looked deeper into HSP’s official website and found what they call the “D3CR Expansion System”. This system allows for additional pouches to be added to the D3CR while not sacrificing the mobility inherent to the system. The first of HSP’s D3CR Expansion System add-ons is the Double Magazine Wedge. This allows two additional M4 style magazines to be attached to the rear side of the D3CR panel, bringing the total number of M4 magazines able to be carried by the system to six. The next D3CR Expansion System item is their Holster Wedge. This is basically a pouch that attaches to the rear of the D3CR panel allowing for a pistol to be placed centerline between the rig and the body. Finally, the D3CR Expansion System finished strong with the very handy Multi-Mission Hangar. This is a fanny pack style pouch that hangs from the bottom of the D3CR. The beauty of this system is that they can, in most cases, work together to expand the D3CR as needed. For example, the Holster Wedge or Double Magazine Wedge will work with the Multi-Mission Hangar but not with each other, due to the amount of Velcro real estate located on the back of the chest rig panel.

Something to note is that the Disruptive Environment Chest Rig does not come with an attached, dedicated radio pouch or medical pouch. This is by design as the overall system is modular, and Haley Strategic Partners wants users to have their radios and Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) permanently attached to their loadouts.

D3CR with Multi-Mission Hangar and Double Magazine Wedge Add-Ons

For instance, in the above picture, which was taken at the Operation Lion Claws Military Simulation Series event, Operation New Horizon, I was running the D3CR and a hydration backpack. I attached my IFAK and radio pouches to the backpack itself. This setup worked very well for me at the event, and I would prefer the D3CR to a normal plate carrier at any airsoft game, anywhere. As a player in Southern California, I especially enjoyed the fact that it helped me keep cool during play in the warmer climate.

Haley Strategic Partners has recently released a new chest rig system, called the D3CR-H which is fitted with pouches for 7.62 or .308 magazines. We haven’t had the chance to check that model out yet but, when we do, we will write up the review in our airsoft column.

Overall, the Haley Strategic Partners Disruptive Environment Chest Rig D3CR will enable you to play a more efficient game of airsoft by placing exactly what you need within reach while allowing you to maximize your on-the-field mobility. While the rest of your squad is lugging around a cumbersome plate carrier, you can play in style. The basic HSP D3CR retails for $179.00 dollars on their official website. It is available in Coyote, Black, Ranger Green, MultiCam, Kryptek Mandrake, Kryptek Highlander, and Kryptek Typhon camouflage schemes.

Official Product Page

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III Revealed

2015/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Santa Monica, CA – April 27, 2015– Mark your calendars for the return of the most played series in Call of Duty® history, because Black Ops is back! Call of Duty®: Black Ops III will arrive Friday, November 6, to take fans on a journey to the dark, twisted and gritty world of Black Ops with a true next generation experience that redefines Call of Duty. Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and developed by award-winning developer Treyarch, Call of Duty: Black Ops III delivers a campaign that can be played as a full single player game or co-op online with up to four players, the deepest, most rewarding multiplayer ever offered in Call of Duty, and, a mind blowing Call of Duty Zombies experience that, for the first time, features its own XP progression system. Call of Duty: Black Ops III is in development for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and PC.

Activision and Treyarch also announced for the first time on Call of Duty next gen – a multiplayer Beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Fans who pre-order the game now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or PC will get access to the Beta*, details for which will be announced at a later date.

“Nearly 100 million people have played Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II, making it the most-played series in Call of Duty history. And those fans are about to get the best Black Ops game we’ve made yet with Call of Duty: Black Ops III.” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO, Activision. “This is Treyarch’s first three year development and man, have they made the most of it; with a ton of innovation across all modes of play, and of course a mind bending, wild ride of a story, Black Ops style. Our fans will get a taste for themselves with a Beta later this year. But for now, Black Ops is back.”

The Black Ops series is the most played in Call of Duty history with nearly 100 million registered players having played Call of Duty®: Black Ops and Call of Duty®: Black Ops II combined. For award-winning studio, Treyarch, this marks the first time with three-years for development, which has been fully leveraged to bring the Black Ops series to next gen with Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

“Black Ops III is without a doubt, the most ambitious project ever in the history of our studio. Since the launch of Black Ops II, we have been pushing ourselves to develop the best Call of Duty game we can for the millions of fans that continue to play our games, even to this day,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “We’ve been taking advantage of the three year development cycle by pushing our game design forward in every way imaginable, crafting all-new experiences, mechanics, systems and characters, all in the deepest Call of Duty that we’ve ever made. This really is like getting three games in one.”

The Call of Duty: Black Ops III campaign deploys players into a future world, where bio-technology coupled with cybernetic enhancements has given rise to a new breed of Black Ops soldier. Through Direct Neural Interface (DNI) technology, players are now connected to the intelligence grid and their fellow operatives during battle. In a world more divided than ever, this elite squad consists of men and women who have enhanced their combat capabilities to fight faster, stronger, and smarter.

The most engaging and rewarding multiplayer offering to date debuts a new momentum-based, chained-movement system that allows players to move fluidly through custom-built environments with finesse, all while maintaining complete control over their weapon at all times.Treyarch also introduces its new Specialist system, which lets players choose and rank up nine elite Black Ops soldiers, each with their own look, personality, voice and battle-hardened weapons and abilities, fundamentally changing the way players engage in combat. Multiplayer is rounded out with an all-new weapon customization system that give players more powerful tools than ever to build and personalize that perfect weapon. Additional details about multiplayer will be announced at a later date.

No Treyarch title would be complete without its signature Zombies, rounding out the offering. Call of Duty: Black Ops III delivers a completely unique Zombies experience and is the most immersive and ambitious Zombies to date, complete with a new XP progression for players, adding unprecedented levels of depth and re-playability.

“Call of Duty is an entertainment juggernaut that continues to reinvent itself year after year with new storylines and exciting features,” said Bob Puzon, senior vice president of merchandising, GameStop. “We’ve been able to get an early look atCall of Duty: Black Ops III and are extremely impressed with what we’ve seen, and expect it to be a huge hit yet again.”

The Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer Beta* will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 system and PC. Actual platform availability and launch date(s) to be determined. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details and redemption instructions. After redeeming a Beta Access code, stay tuned for more detail on how and when players can access the Beta. Limited time only, while Beta codes last, at participating retailers. Internet connection is required.

For the latest intel, check out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofdutyor follow @Treyarch and @CallofDuty on Twitter and Instagram and Facebook. Call of Duty: Black Ops III is not yet rated.

*To access multiplayer on Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required; on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Plus (sold separately) required.

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide First Look Video

2015/04/24

Jerry Paxton

News

Hammerfall Publishing has released a new first-look trailer for its upcoming Warhammer 40,000: Regicide, which gears up for Steam Early Access on May 5.

Trailer

NoScope Glasses Releases ‘Golem’ and ‘Gemini’ Models

2015/04/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Cary, NC, United States — April 24th, 2015 — NoScope Glasses is revealing to press the arrival of two new eyewear products, both designed to reduce eye strain for computer users and console gamers. Beginning April 24th at 9:00AM EST, NoScope Glasses will start selling its ‘Golem Gaming Glasses’ priced at $24.99, and ‘Gemini’ Computer Glasses priced at $29.99, each of which will elevate the NoScope brand to an entirely new level.

NoScope is proud to debut the ‘Golem’ line of gaming glasses, specifically designed for prescription glasses wearers. The large design of the ‘Golem’ frames fits comfortably on top of most frames and finally provides an affordable answer to eye strain and fatigue for those who wear prescription lenses. Complete with a sturdy and lightweight frame, laser-etched branding, and our gaming grade resin-coated lenses, the ‘Golem’ marks another great addition to the affordable and quality gaming eyewear offered by NoScope.

Key Features:

Large protective frame that fits easily on top of prescription glasses
Available in both Frost White and Onyx Black frames
Full field-of-vision coverage and protection while using digital displays
Durable, scratch resistant resin-coated tinted lenses for reducing eye strain caused by electronic displays
Includes free accessories: White leather carrying pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth
Laser-etched NoScope logo on the lens

The NoScope ‘Gemini’ Computer Glasses are the next step in our line of professional computer eyewear. With a lightweight, low profile frame and our resin-coated lenses complete with laser-etched branding, the ‘Gemini’ are the perfect crossroads of style, functionality, and comfort. ‘Gemini’ will blend in with any environment, and are perfect for not just professional computer use, but also console gaming, television viewing, and cell phone usage. Elegant and effective, the NoScope ‘Gemini’ Computer Glasses are sure to be a mainstay in your daily life.

Key Features:

Elegant, low profile design made for any indoor environment
Lightweight and durable metal frame suited for daily and long-term use
Adjustable nose pads and flat arms, perfect for use with headphones
Durable, scratch resistant, resin-coated tinted lenses for reducing eye strain caused by electronic displays
Includes free accessories: White leather carrying pouch and microfiber cleaning cloth
Laser-etched NoScope logo on the lens

Razer’s Forge TV Available for Pre-Order

2015/04/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, a leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the availability for pre-order of Razer Forge TV, the critically-acclaimed Android TV micro-console, and Razer Serval, the accompanying Bluetooth game controller. Razer Forge TV won eight awards in January at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show, including two coveted “Best of CES” awards.

Razer Forge TV ($99.99) and Razer Serval (bundled with Forge TV, $149.99; $79.99, separately) are available now online at RazerStore and Amazon. Both products will begin shipping within two weeks for North America.

“Razer Forge TV is unique, allowing users to experience the very best of Android gaming, entertainment streaming and, later this year, hardcore PC gaming, from the living room,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “It’s a terrific value. Our advancements in the development community make Razer Forge TV the definitive console for a burgeoning Android TV experience.”

Razer began distribution of Razer Forge TV hardware development kits to Android programmers this year, most recently at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco. The device will ship with three games preloaded: Modern Combat 5: Blackout, BombSquad, and Age of Zombies.

Those interested in creating content for Razer Forge TV and Android TV can sign up at developer.razerzone.com.

Multimedia content and Android games are powered by a quad-core Qualcomm® CPU and dedicated GPU in the Razer Forge TV. All this power and performance has been engineered into a sleek and compact design.

“Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, the Razer Forge TV is designed to bring gamers console-quality graphics and an immersive gameplay experience to their living room,” said Raj Talluri, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies Inc. “Its high-quality video-post processing capabilities and high-capacity video engine also enable great picture quality with multi-video decode, making it a great platform for video services.”

Razer Forge TV was selected the “Best Gaming” product at CES 2015 and also won “People’s Choice” by way of an open public vote, besting a field of more than 20,000 other products. The Razer Turret lapboard and mouse and Razer Cortex: Stream software will be released later this year, allowing PC games to be played in the living room by streaming through the Forge TV.

Price: Razer Store – $99.99 (Razer Forge TV) / $149.99 (Razer Forge TV and Serval bundle)
Availability: RazerStore.com & Amazon.com – Pre-Order Now (shipping within two weeks)
Product features:

Android TV gaming and entertainment
Supports up to four controllers
Quad-Core gaming performance
Google Cast™ Ready
Massive selection of content and apps
Voice search via Android Remote App
Sleek and silent design

Product specs:

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 805
Quad-Core Krait 450 CPU – 2.5 GHz per core
Adreno™ 420 GPU
2 GB RAM
16 GB storage
Bluetooth 4.1 + HS
Wireless 802.11ac 2X2
Gigabit Ethernet
USB 3.0
HDMI 1.4 output
DC Power
4.1 in. (105 mm) Width x 4.1 in. (105 mm) Depth x 0.7 in. (17 mm) Height