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Battlefield Hardline Premium Announced

2015/03/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – March 2, 2015 – Visceral Games™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced Battlefield™ Hardline Premium*, an exclusive membership program delivering new content and early access to Battlefield Hardline fans to fuel their cops and criminals fantasies all year long. Battlefield Hardline Premium members will enjoy four new super features – Masks, Gun Bench, Competitive Play, and Legendary Status – as well as two weeks early access to four story-themed digital expansion packs. In addition, members will receive monthly rewards and access to exclusive in-game events and items that ensure players execute heists and roll into high-speed chases in style.

Battlefield Hardline Premium memberships includes:

  • Four super features:

o    Masks – New player masks with unique gameplay benefits tied to the theme of each mask.

o    Gun Bench – Provides players with the ability to visually customize their weapons and track their kills per weapon.

o    Competitive Play – Support for competitive play through Battlefield Hardline Premium-access only tournaments and ladders.

o    Legendary Status – Provides replayability of the entire progression system.

  • Four digital expansion packs featuring new multiplayer maps, modes, vehicles, in-game content and a story themed throughout all four:

o    Battlefield Hardline: Criminal Activity – Players have to make a name for themselves in fast-paced, highly-destructible new maps littered with small-time crime jobs. Available summer 2015.

o    Battlefield Hardline: Robbery – Take down the opposition head on and progress through key locations with major cinematic action. Available summer 2015.

o    Battlefield Hardline: Getaway – This is frantic, high-speed chases that immerse players deeper in the heist. Available fall 2015.

o    Battlefield Hardline: Betrayal – There is a rat in every operation and players will have to find out who to trust. Available winter early 2016.

  • Two weeks early access to all expansion packs
  • 12 Gold Battlepacks
  • New personalization options including gun camos, ammo skins, and more Battlefield Hardline Premium exclusive in-game items
  • Access to double-XP, in-game missions, and more Battlefield Hardline Premium exclusive events
  • Priority position in server queues

Battlefield Hardline brings new innovations in strategy, speed and story in both single player and multiplayer to deliver a complete first person shooter experience. The game delivers a fresh and stylish new entry to the critically-acclaimed Battlefield franchise as players take to the gritty streets of Los Angeles and Miami in a crime-fueled showdown between cops and criminals. A new class of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets pushes players to approach the gameplay in entirely new ways. Ziplines, loot-laden getaway motorcycles, nimble police choppers, and muscle cars ensure players get to navigate the concrete jungle in fast, team-based Battlefield multiplayer. Players can also tune into a TV inspired episodic single player campaign that follows rookie Miami Police Detective, Nick Mendoza, through a story of crime and revenge. This is brought to life through veteran and up and coming Hollywood talent including Alexandra Daddario from True Detective, Wendy Calhoun from Justified, and Benito Martinez from The Shield.

Battlefield Hardline will be available March 17, 2015 in North America and March 20, 2015 in Europe on Origin™ for PC, Xbox One, all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The game will also be available on Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Players can pre-order Battlefield Hardline now by visiting http://www.battlefield.com/hardline/buy or Origin at http://www.origin.com. To join the conversation on Battlefield Hardline, please www.facebook.com/battlefield, follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/battlefield, or sign up for the official Battlefield newsletter at www.battlefield.com. Press assets for Battlefield Hardline are available at http://info.ea.com.

* REQUIRES BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE FOR APPLICABLE PLATFORM (SOLD SEPARATELY). EARLY ACCESS AVAILABLE FOR ANY EXPANSION PACK NOT YET RELEASED. SEE HTTP://WWW.BATTLEFIELD.COM/HARDLINE/PREMIUM FOR DETAILS ON BATTLEFIELD HARDLINE PREMIUM

Knights of Pen & Paper 2 Release Date and Trailer

2015/03/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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STOCKHOLM — March 2, 2015 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer with plenty of initiative, today announced the forthcoming release of Knights of Pen & Paper 2, coming to PC, iOS, and Android devices. Knights of Pen & Paper 2, the appropriately named sequel to Knights of Pen & Paper +1 Edition, will bring players back to the table, where they can sit and simulate another, different table inside the game (which is about a game). Danger, intrigue, death, role-playing, and roll-playing will return when Knights of Pen & Paper 2 arrives on May 14th.

Use the under-appreciated Appraise skill on this trailer:

Return to the dicey world of Knights of Pen & Paper for a new turn-based adventure, where players get to take on the role of players, and also of the game’s encounter-designing, rules-laywering GM in a fully customizable party. Assemble a group of virtual friends, dress them in class-specific hats, and take on an all-new series of quests, including dynamic dungeons, an improved combat system, new loot and crafting mechanics, and more, as the party faces its greatest challenge yet: the new edition of the ruleset.

Knights of Pen & Paper 2 rolls with the following features:

•    +2 to Impress: The retro adventure makes the leap from simulated 8-bit graphics to simulated 16-bit graphics, providing players with twice the bits
•    New Racial Feats: Customize your party members by choosing players such as the Goth or the Rocker, classes such as Wizard or Thief, and for the first time, races such as Dwarves and Elves
•    A Game of Throws: Face the whims of the d20 in an overhauled combat system, new crafting and loot, dynamically generated dungeons, and a variety of nail-biting saving throws
•    Entirely Too Many Gaming and Pop Culture Jokes: Seriously

“When you allow people at your company to dress up in wizard robes and suits of armor, sometimes you wind up with games like Knights of Pen & Paper 2,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “We’re going to be showing off the game in person this week at GDC. I wanted to reveal it during the DICE conference, but nobody agreed with me.”

For more information about Knights of Pen & Paper 2, visit http://www.knightsofpenandpaper.com

Heroes & Generals Soviet Forces Update Trailer

2015/03/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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COPENHAGEN – (March 2, 2015) – The Soviets are coming… Reto-Moto, the independent developer behind the popular Heroes & Generals online PC game, today revealed that its largest ever update forHeroes & Generals is now live on Steam, bringing players a third faction—the highly anticipated Soviets—alongside a host of new gear, playable characters, maps and gameplay improvements. As shown in today’s new trailer, the update adds a whopping 1,000 new European battlefields, 14 new vehicles and planes and over a dozen new weapons to support the entry of the Soviet Union faction.

The Soviets join the existing US and German factions in the free-to-play Massively Online FPS where each of the factions fight to control the game’s huge WWII-era European theatre of war. Heroes & Generals players can choose to play as action Hero characters, fighting as infantry and snipers or manning planes and tanks, or as strategic Generals, who oversee war efforts by managing battlefield assets, units and reinforcements.

“Our community has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Soviet faction, and this update transforms Heroes & Generals with far more than new characters, equipment and battlefields,” said Jacob Andersen, Game Director at Reto-Moto. “The gameplay dynamics are enriched for both the Heroes on the battlefields and the strategic management of the Generals—with three separate factions each comprised of thousands of players fighting across Europe it’s a war on a whole new scale!”

The Soviet update, codenamed ‘Timoshenko’ after renowned Soviet commander Semyon Timoshenko, brings Soviet Infantrymen, Tankers, Fighter Pilots, Paratroopers and Recon playable characters to the game. Battles can now have soldiers, vehicles and planes from all three factions fighting over the same objectives. The Soviets don’t come to the battlefield empty-handed—with firepower such as the T-34 85 Model 1944 tank, the Yakovlev Yak-9D fighter plane, the PPSh-41 submachine gun and much more, the Red Army is well equipped.

In addition to tons of upgradeable gear, there are many changes to refine the gameplay experience. New weapon upgrades and ammunition are available to all factions, all weapons are re-balanced, more uniform variations are available, and deeper strategy mechanics for Generals include new retreat options and Skirmish battles instantiated on supply lines instead of access points. New war victory conditions to support three factions have also been introduced. For the full list of equipment and gameplay changes, please visit the official Reto-Moto changelog.

Currently in Open Beta, Heroes & Generals has been progressing toward launch since it was released on Steam Early Access in July 2014. More than four million players have installed H&G on Steam and it’s currently one of the 10 most popular free-to-play games on Steam.

DCS: MiG-15bis Pre-Order Trailer

2015/03/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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DUXFORD, UK, February 28thth, 2015 –DCS: MiG-15bis is now available for pre-purchase! Belsimtek in cooperation with The Fighter Collection and Eagle Dynamics are happy to announce thatDCS: MiG-15bis is available from the DCS e-shop.

DCS E-shop: https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

DCS: MiG-15bis Product Page:
http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/products/mig15bis/

Developed in the years immediately following World War II, the MiG-15bis was a first-generation jet fighter designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich design bureau of the Soviet Union. The MiG-15bis is a single engine, swept-wing jet that saw over 15,000 copies produced. The MiG-15 gained fame in the skies over Korea where it battled the F-86 Sabre and other allied aircraft. It proved an excellent match to the Sabre, and it often came down to the skill of the pilot that determined who made it home and who was left dangling from a parachute. Having an excellent thrust-to-weight ratio and good climbing characteristics, the MiG-15bis was also armed with two NR-23 23mm cannons and a single, powerful N-37 37mm cannon. Not surprisingly, it is considered by many as one of the deadliest fighters of the era.

Key Features of the DCS: MiG-15bis:

• Unmatched flight physics that allow you to truly feel what it’s like to fly this legend of the USSR.
• Highly detailed, six-degrees-of-freedom (6 DOF) cockpit.
• Interact with cockpit controls with your mouse.
• Accurate MiG-15bis model, country markings, and weapons.
• Detailed modelling the MiG-15bis instruments, weapons, engine, radios, fuel, and electrical systems.
• Battle DCS: F-86F Sabre’s in single and multiplayer games.

ABOUT DCS WORLD

Digital Combat Simulator World (DCS World) is a free-to-play digital battlefield game, focusing on a military aircraft, ground unit, and naval simulation. It includes a FREE TF-P1D Mustang and a Su-25T attack aircraft. DCS World includes a vast mission area of the Caucasus region that encompasses much of Georgia – the location of the 2008 conflict. Further maps will be available in 2014.

Additionally, DCS World includes:

• Powerful mission and campaign editors
• Multiplayer
• Massive inventory of air, land and sea combat units and weapons
• Advanced AI
• Fast mission generator
• Dynamic weather and seasons
• Mission replay system
• Pilot log book

This all allows the creation of engaging, real-world combat missions in this flashpoint region. DCS is a true “sandbox” simulation that can and will cover multiple time periods covering many types of combat and civilian units. DCS World allows both realistic game play and more relaxed game play to suit the player.

Download DCS World for free from: www.dcs-world.com

About The Fighter Collection

The Fighter Collection, as well as developing software for the entertainment and serious game markets, also operates, rebuilds and maintains Europe’s largest collection of airworthy WWII fighters and is based at Duxford Airfield, in the UK. For more information visit our websites: http://www.fighter-collection.com/

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Warfame Live Stream Event Set for PAX East

2015/02/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PAX, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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LONDON, ONTARIO (February 27, 2015) – Digital Extremes announced today it will be hosting a community fan event at PAX East to show off what’s soon to come in the blockbuster Free-to-Play title in the near future.  Coined, TennoLive 2015, the live-audience live stream kicks off at 8:00 p.m on March 6th at PAX East in Boston.

Fans of Warframe recently entered a random draw to win a chance to be in the audience at TennoLive 2015.  With up to 250 fans joining them live, the Dev team at Digital Extremes will reveal upcoming new gameplay, new content and the future direction of Warframe.

Those not attending in person won’t miss out, they can join the rest of the Warframe community online as they watch the events unfold live on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/warframe. 

More information on TennoLive can be found here: https://www.warframe.com/tennolive
To learn more about Warframe, download the game and join the community today. Visit the official website at: www.warframe.com

Star Trek’s Leonard Nimoy Dies At 83

2015/02/27
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Comics News, Geek News, Movie News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Special Interest News, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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We dedicate today to the memory of the great actor, entertainer, and artist: Leonard Nimoy. Best known as Star Trek’s “Spock”, Nimoy passed away at his Bel-Air home this morning at 83 years old.

His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his passing was caused by a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which he was diagnosed with last year. Earlier this week, Nimoy was hospitalized after having chest pains.

Nimoy’s career spanned over six decades and he was an artist in the truest sense of the word. He explored a multitude of mediums such as music, poetry, photography, and even writing.

Even at his elder status, Nimoy took to social media, interactive with his friends and fans. This was his last tweet, from February 23, 2015:

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Gameplay Trailer

2015/02/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

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LOS ANGELES (Feb. 26, 2015) – With the launch of FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 ™ HD less than a month away , SQUARE ENIX® today released a new gameplay overview trailer featuring:
·         The history and environments of the war-torn Kingdom of Orience;
·         The fourteen brave young warriors of Class Zero;
·         The action-packed battle system, with customizable magic spells; and
·         The ability to summon fearsome monsters known as Eidolons.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD offers a new type of FINAL FANTASY® experience that will captivate a new generation of players as well as long-time fans.

SQUARE ENIX also confirmed that a secret movie will be included in the game. The mystery-shrouded movie can be unlocked when a player meets certain requirements of the game.

RIDE Gets North American Release Date

2015/02/26
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

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SAN JOSE, Calif., (February 25, 2015) – BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. and developer Milestone s.r.l., have announced that the physical retail version of RIDE, a complete motorcycle racing simulator, will be available at retailers across North America on May 19, 2015 on the Xbox One all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Racers who pre-order the title through participating retailers will receive the Iconic Pack downloadable content (DLC) that contains three historic motorcycles from Yamaha’s iconic line of motorbikes. In addition, gamers who pre-order through GameStop will also receive an exclusive set of downloadable content (DLC), the High Performance Pack that includes five high performance Yamaha motorcycles.

The Iconic DLC Pack includes the Yamaha TZF-R7, and two versions of the YZF-R1. This trio of vehicles represents some of the most recognizable Yamahas in the company lineup, and date back to the late 90s and early ‘00s. The R7 (1998) was designed to dominate in 750 cc competitions, only 500 units were produced. The R1 (1998) was conceived as a bike that would perfectly balance the performance of a 1,000 cc bike with the lightness and maneuverability of a 600 cc vehicle. The R1 (2002) was developed under the supervision of Kunihiko Miwa and was a major revision to improve the handling and to bring a more exhilarating riding experience.

The GameStop exclusive High Performance DLC Pack includes the Yamaha YZF-R1, YZF-R1M and three versions of the YZF-R6. The YZF-R1 was designed without compromise to offer amazing performance, unprecedented control and technology; it was created to compete in the grueling MotoGP competition. The YZF-R1M is a limited edition superbike that boasts the most evolved performance on the racetrack in its segment. The YZF-R6 was forged on the international racing circuits, utilizing technology derived from MotoGP.

From the grease of the garage to the sight of burning rubber on the racetrack, RIDE offers motorcycle enthusiasts and gamers alike a complete racing experience as players take on four different categories of racing – more than 100 Superbikes, Supersports, Naked, and Historical bikes. The title offers extensive vehicle and rider customization, presenting gamers with a vast array of options to keep gameplay fresh and exhilarating through a huge selection of circuits that range from city, country, and historic tracks from the world of motorcycling.

“With RIDE’s bonus DLC offered through GameStop and participating retailers, bikers can hit the ground running with some of the most powerful bikes in the racing world,” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. “Come May 19th, I look forward to letting those pistons fire, and seeing fellow racers in my rearview.”

For more information on BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. game titles and products, please visit http://bandainamcogames.com.

Check our community at www.facebook.com/ridegame, www.youtube.com/ridevideogame and on the official website www.ridevideogame.com. Do you have a twitter account? share your thoughts with #ridevideogame

Maingear Showcases Gaming PC Lineup at PAX East

2015/02/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News, Tech News

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Kenilworth, New Jersey – February 25, 2015 – MAINGEAR, an award-winning PC system integrator of custom gaming desktops, notebooks, and workstations, showcases a pixel-obliterating lineup of gaming desktops during PAX East, including the Epic FORCE SS, Powerful SHIFT and a brand new living room gaming desktop.

From March 6th to 8th at locations throughout the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, gamers can marvel on the epitome in customizable gaming PCs and admire the unmatched craftsmanship of MAINGEAR’s desktops.  Systems on display include the Epic FORCE SS at Intel’s booth; the Powerful SHIFT, Classic F131 and the brand new living room gaming desktop at PNY’s booth; the SHIFT at Gigabyte’s booth, and the ultra-compact XCUBE at EVGA’s booth.

Powered by the latest in cutting-edge gaming technology, including NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX™ 980 GPU, MAINGEAR’s brand new living room gaming desktop delivers a superb performance that rivals full-sized desktops in a console-sized unit.