Turtle Rock and 2K have announced that their upcoming EVOLVE has gone gold and is on-track for its February 10, 2015 launch. The game is due out on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC platforms. Additionally, the game’s intro cinematic was released, which you can see below.
cd Projekt RED has posted up the official minimum and recommended PC requirements to run their upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is due out on May 19th, 2015.
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
PlanetSide 2 Executive Producer, Clint Worley, has announced on the official PlayStation blog that its closed beta test build will come to the PlayStation 4 on January 20, 2015.
Read their blog post for more info.
WILSONVILLE, OR – January 6, 2015 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the next generation FLIR ONE™, a small and lightweight thermal imaging attachment that is compatible with either iOS or Android devices today at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Once connected, the versatile FLIR ONE transforms mobile devices into powerful thermal imagers, which unlock a host of practical applications from home improvement to outdoor adventure.
Inside, it contains FLIR’s upgraded revolutionary Lepton thermal camera core, which features four times the resolution of the original. When combined with multi-spectral dynamic imaging (MSX), the innovative feature that embosses the visible camera image onto the thermal image, FLIR ONE greatly enhances the user’s ability to decipher details in every respect. This proprietary and patented technology is additive in that no thermal information is lost, enhancing the perceived 640×480 resolution of the thermal image.
“With the introduction of FLIR ONE, we helped iPhone users discover a superpower through thermal imaging,” said Jeff Frank, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at FLIR. “With the next-gen FLIR ONE, we’re thrilled to extend that superpower to Android users as well, while also supporting a range of Apple devices all combined into a lighter, more powerful package.”
When connected to an applicable Android device via the microUSB port or an Apple Device via the lightning connector, depending on the version, the FLIR ONE attachment operates through the FLIR ONE app, which displays live infrared imagery that allows users to see the world from a thermal perspective. FLIR ONE detects invisible heat energy, allowing consumers to “see” and measure subtle changes in temperature. By observing minute variations in temperature, FLIR ONE equips consumers with practical solutions, from spotting energy leaks at home, locating a missing pet at night, or seeing in complete darkness.
The next-generation FLIR ONE can be used as an even more effective tool in a range of situations thanks to its increased thermal power, including:
FLIR ONE detects a broad spectrum of temperatures and includes a more advanced spot temperature measurement display along with an auto shutter that eliminates the need to manually reset the thermal sensor when the scene changes. Despite weighing less than a third the weight of the original, it also maintains its own dedicated battery source, so it will not drain power from the phone.
Users can take photos or record video using thermal imaging and then share them via text, email, or social media through the improved FLIR ONE App. The app will incorporate the companion apps released with the iPhone 5 and 5s version into one unified app, to be available at the Apple App Store and on Google Play in concert with the device mid-year 2015.
Additionally, a FLIR ONE software developer kit (SDK) was released in December for the iOS platform, available here: http://flir.com/flirone/developer.CFM. Developers for Android will gain access to the SDK in the spring. With this SDK, developers will be able to access absolute temperature data for all pixels and control the Lepton camera’s shutter mode, in both manual and automatic settings.
The FLIR ONE will be available for pre-order online from FLIR.com mid-year and will be availablethrough retail partners across the globe later this year. For more information, please visitwww.flir.com/flirone2015
Come visit FLIR System’s booth #35414 at South Hall Four at CES to check out the FLIR ONE as well as other innovative imaging products for home, work, and play.
Las Vegas, USA – January 5, 2015 – Tt eSPORTS, the energetic and powerful challenger announces the unveiling of THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE. The new THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE endures to offer gamers an incredible personalized gaming setup. This new mouse is covered in a glossy surface that gives a striking shine polish to the mouse. Tt eSPORTS not only provides gamers the ultimate gaming gear but also satisfies their passion to achieve to win. In addition, Tt eSPORTS’s introduces their first integrated Bluetooth communications device that syncs with a mobile device of your choice (iOS/Android) to record all your mouse and keyboard usage stats. The Tt eSPORTS PLUS+ App, a new application that allows users to share performance stats and share it on the Tt eSPORTS Community & Data Management Platform (http://plus.ttesports.com/).Tt eSPORTS is committed to bringing the most personalized and highest quality weapons for the most competitive gaming battles.
“Challenge is the game” highlight the philosophy to bring out gamers addiction in gaming excitement and the ambition of reaching to the extreme. Tt eSPORTS are products designed by gamers for gamers!
Hardware : THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE
Software : THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE UI
Software : Tt eSPORTS PLUS+ (iOS / Android supported)
Platform : Tt eSPORTS Community & Data Management Platform (http://plus.ttesports.com/)
The THERON Plus+ Smart Gaming Mouse is now available for purchase at the Newegg online store (http://www.newegg.com/Super-Stars/EventSaleStore/ID-2024361)
Tt eSPORTS Plus+ application and Tt eSPORTS Plus+ Community
The THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE with an additional integrated Bluetooth 4.0 technology communications device to sync your mobile device (iOS/Android) with Tt eSPORTS PLUS+, the mobile application that can store the logs to the Tt eSPORTS Plus+ community& Data Management Platform, where users can both compete and compare their mouse usage. The Tt eSPORTS Plus+ application is available for the iOS/Android mobile device of your choice.
The application will offer a user-friendly UI to record and display stats, breaking them down by distance, clicks, and lift-offs; and further splitting by the minute and with average totals. The THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE brings quantified self to the eSports realm. It offers a way to track a user’s mouse usage stats, store logs, break down analysis by time, social media sharing, and gamification to make things fun.
Moreover, Tt eSPORTS Plus+ Community & Data Management Platform not only provide users a platform to analyze their stats, but also compare their usages with pro players & challenge their friends to mouse/keyboard usage competitions. The interesting part is that users can record and post their gameplay performance and share their location/journey with friends to the community and social networks. With sharing the location, users are able to see where their friends, fans and other pro-players located, making the community an international command center.
The THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE inherently is the THERON laser gaming mouse with an upgraded AVAGO laser sensor with up to 8200 DPI and comes with 8 buttons and 5 profiles make for up to 40 programmable macros, on board memory with plug and play while switching between PCs and an upgraded GUI for personalized macro keys, advanced performance and light options with Pulse lighting system on logo to engage to gaming atmosphere. THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE also built a RGB illumination system for up to 16.8 million colors on four separately controllable regions on the mouse (The mouse wheel, battle dragon, left & right side panels, and bottom panel) that you can mark this distinctive mouse clearly yours.
The New THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE with a suggested price of USD 69.99.
For more information on the THERON Plus+ SMART MOUSE and Tt eSPORTS Plus+ community & Data Management Platform please visit: http://www.ttesports.com/productPage.aspx?p=170 and http://plus.ttesports.com/
Fremont, CA – January 6, 2015 – Optoma, a leading international projector brand, announces the addition of two new earphones, the NE750M and NE800M, to its NuForce line of audio products. Optoma will debut and demonstrate these new earbuds, as well as its current and expanded NuForce product line, at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, Venetian Tower – Suite 29-331.
“When we decided to move into the audio space, we knew NuForce had the experience in the market we wanted,” said Jon Grodem, Senior Director of Product Management. “We’ve expanded the NuForce offerings by creating the NE750M and NE800M in order to continue the NuForce commitment and legacy in creating affordable and high-quality earphones for all musical tastes.”
The earpieces on both these earphones feature new Brilliance ™ UWB (ultra-wideband) driver technology. Brilliance™ drivers’ measure 8.6mm diameter, feature Titanium coated diaphragms and very high-strength motor structures. The acoustic structure housing the Brilliance™ driver incorporates two acoustic chambers; each employing aperiodic loading method to simulate an open-back headphone design. This innovative technique yields a wide, open soundstage while maintaining excellent isolation from the external environment.
NE750M
The NE750M is the newest rendition to the award winning NE-700’s. These solid, but light aluminum bodied earphones have exceptional sound quality and are designed to be both durable and comfortable to use. The built-in microphone can be used to answer calls, disconnect calls and move through a user’s playlist. The detailed engineering and aperiodic bass loading reduces the ear pressure for extended playtime comfort by reducing the listening fatigue.
Product Specs:
NE800M
The NE800M’s are machined from space-age carbon fiber material, which frees the headphones from the micro-dynamic vibrations that add unnecessary colorations to music. This reduction in vibrations allows users to experience a very transparent and natural sound quality. The NE800M’s nozzle has been machined from solid brass to achieve the ultimate musical reproduction. Like the NE750M, there is a built in microphone and aperiodic bass loading.
Combined with all the above, the innovative NE800 offers a frequency response from 10Hz to 40kHz, a powerful “N50” neodymium motor structure that’s incredibly powerful in order to ensure the deepest, most authoritative bass possible. The NE800M’s also house proprietary, ultra-light weight 8.6mm Titanium coated driver diaphragms that deliver thundering bass along with a truly relaxed-yet-natural presentation and an intoxicatingly “holographic” sound stage.
Product Specs:
Pricing and Availability
The NuForce NE750M is priced at $99 and the NE800M at $199. Both headsets will be available end of Q1 2015.
Kent, Ohio, USA – January 06, 2014: Kent Displays announced the unveiling of two new Boogie Board LCD eWriter models – the Boogie Board Play n’ Trace Paperless Doodle Pad and the new Boogie Board Jot 8.5 Paperless Memo Pad – at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. A new Boogie Board brand identity and a new release of its Boogie Board Sync iOS® app were also unveiled at the show.
The Boogie Board Play n’ Trace Paperless Doodle Pad is specifically designed for the toy market, and is the first Boogie Board eWriter model to feature a translucent LCD writing surface. The toy’s form factor is similar to an artist’s palette, which makes it comfortable to hold for hands of all sizes, and the translucent LCD allows two and three dimensional objects to be traced for hours of creative fun. A free Play n’ Trace activity center mobile app includes structured learning exercises, games and drawing templates.
The new Boogie Board Jot 8.5 Paperless Memo Pad features an ultra-bright reflective LCD that is 50% brighter than previous models, combined with a sleek, ultra-thin and ultra-light product design that makes it ideal for the home, office, school, or on-the-go. Both new models have the familiar superior writing experience that makes Boogie Board eWriters so popular.
The new release of the Boogie Board Sync iOS app introduces the Boogie Board Live feature that allows anyone, anywhere to view your real-time writing or drawing through a web-browser. Great for sharing with an audience in a different location (e.g., a teacher’s or businessperson’s “whiteboard” copy, a grandchild’s latest masterpiece, or a personal handwritten message).
The new Boogie Board brand identity includes design elements and messaging that are bolder and more modern. The new brand better represents the ever-expanding and diverse Boogie Board product line which is reaching across a wider range of consumer channels. New messaging includes the tagline: No Paper, No Pen, No Problem. Writing Redefined.
“We are really excited to show our new Boogie Board eWriters to the public for the first time at CES.” said Dr. Albert Green, CEO of Kent Displays. “The Boogie Board Play n’ Trace eWriter represents an exciting evolution of Boogie Board LCD eWriter technology, and the new Jot 8.5 model’s LCD is brightest we’ve ever made.”
The Boogie Board Jot 8.5 Paperless Memo Pad will come in three colors – blue, pink, and gray – and will be available summer 2015 at an estimated MSRP of $24.99 USD. The Boogie Board Play n’ Trace Paperless Doodle Pad will be available holiday 2015 at an estimated MSRP of $29.99 USD.
For additional information about Boogie Board LCD eWriters, go to myboogieboard.com.
BURLINGAME, Calif. – January 6, 2015 – KOEI TECMO America today announced pre-order bonus DLC details and an updated launch date of February 24, 2015 for the tactical action game, DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires. The pre-order bonus DLC available at GameStop and EB Canada for the PlayStation®4 system and Xbox One versions includes the following: Special Costume Set (Date Mashamune, Guan Yinping, Guo Jia and Tenko costumes), Edit Armor Set 1 (for male characters) and Edit Armor Set 2 (for female characters).
Additionally, the company released the epic opening movie, images and video for the new character, Xun Yu as well as new weapons. Xun Yu, from the Wei Kingdom, favors the “Formation Rod” and was known as the “King’s Gifted Adviser” due to the brilliant strategies and advice he dispensed. His keen insight and large network of acquaintances has made him skilled at evaluating people, resulting in the discovery of many adept officers.
New, favored weapons for 9 different characters in DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires include:
Deng Ai’s “Revolving Crossbow” which can be used for long and short-range attacks and is capable of rapidly firing multiple arrows, Guan Suo’s “Sabatons” which are equipped on the feet, focused solely on kicks and able to launch combo attacks in the air, Lianshi’s “Mandarin Duck Hooks” which makes up for its short reach with sheer speed that she wields in both hands, Liu Shan’s agile “Dragon Column” known for its variety of special counterattacks, Meng Huo’s hefty “Stele” that transform into a palm tree or other items during Strong Attacks, Sun Quan’s “Flame Blade”, a well-rounded powerful sword, enveloped in flames with fast attack speed at distances both near and far, Wang Yi’s “Emei Piercers” used primarily by assassins has a short reach, but is capable of multiple rapid attacks, Xiaoqiao’s “Paired Fans” which can create a flurry of small tornadoes that fly freely in the air, and last but not least, Yueying’s “Bladebow”, which combines a crossbow with a short-range sword that fires a homing arrow after multiple shots are executed.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires focuses deeply on the chaotic lives of the warriors as their fateful decisions affect the rise and fall of the nations they bravely fight for. Players can select from 83 unique characters, or create their own original character with a plentitude of options through the edit function. The visual customization goes further with the newly implemented ability to customize their horses, banners and “normal” officers.
Courageous warriors trudge through Ancient China with its vast plains, bleak wastelands, narrow ravines and immense castles as they slash through enemy lines. In DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires, warriors must fight against not only enemies but also the forces of nature as the changing seasons bring new elements to the more than 35 battlefields affected by seasons and the passing of time.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is published by KOEI TECMO America and will be available onFebruary 24, 2015 in North America. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will be available for $49.99. The PC (Steam®) and PlayStation 3 digital only version will be available for $49.99 and $39.99, respectively. This title has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB.
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LOS ANGELES – Jan. 6, 2015 – Nyko Technologies, the leading maker of videogame accessories, today debuted a new line of products at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nyko is showcasing new products, slated for retail release in 2015 and detailed below, as well as its popular Modular line of charging and cooling solutions for the Xbox® One and PlayStation® 4. Attendees interested in a hands-on demo of the products may head over to exhibition booth #8439 located in the Central Hall.
“This year’s product assortment looks to improve some of the everyday use cases that may go overlooked, but are just as important,” said Chris Arbogast, director of marketing at Nyko. “Our goal is to expand what is possible with video game hardware. This time, we chose different aspects of the consoles to tackle beyond charging and cooling, like data storage and communication with our Data Bank and Type Pad.”
Data Bank for PlayStation 4
The Data Bank is a hard drive dock for PS4 that replaces the top of the console and the 2.5” hard drive in order to provide compatibility with 3.5” hard drives as internal storage. The solution eliminates the need for an external hard drive, which currently cannot support game installs or save data. This also allows for larger storage, faster running speeds and less expensive prices found with 3.5” hard drives. The design of the replacement dock lid seamlessly matches the minimalist design of the PS4. Once a 3.5” drive is slid into the Data Bank, a built-in LED strip illuminates while the console is accessing its memory. The Data Bank represents Nyko’s commitment to expand the core functionality and capabilities of video game hardware with its accessories. It is anticipated to begin shipping in the first half of 2015. Patent Pending.
Type Pad for PlayStation 4
The Type Pad for PS4 is a full QWERTY keyboard attachment that snaps onto the bottom of DUALSHOCK® 4 controllers. It allows users to easily chat with friends during multiplayer gaming sessions, and includes a mini-analog nub for quick menu navigation as well as a “.com” shortcut to make input more convenient. Players also won’t have to worry about charging the device separately as it can be charged simultaneously with the controller using any standard micro-USB cable. It can also be switched on and off to conserve battery. The Type Pad is compatible with all Bluetooth keyboard-enabled apps and games and will ship in the first half of 2015.
Light Grip for Xbox One
The Light Grip for the Xbox One Wireless Controller is an ergonomic skin with an easy snap-on design, providing comfort and instant customization with brilliant LED lights. The Light Grip can illuminate in 17 different color and pattern combinations. A built-in select button allows players to choose from the various preset color and light patterns. The Light Grip is powered by the controller and does not require extra batteries or wires to work. It will be available in the first half of 2015. Patent Pending.
Charge Dock Mini for Xbox One
The Charge Dock Mini is a compact power station that plugs into the Xbox One’s side USB port to recharge 2 battery packs for Xbox One controllers. It is smaller than its predecessors, like the Charge Base, saving space with its new design but still providing a USB pass through to power other devices. The device comes with two NiMH battery cells and has two LED charge status indicator lights built in. The Charge Dock Mini will be available in early 2015. Patent Pending.
Las Vegas, January 6, 2015 – Leading German manufacturer of high quality gaming peripherals, ROCCAT, hits glitzy Las Vegas for CES 2015 with an expanded range of connected devices. The ROCCAT Phobo concept made its debut in 2012, as a gaming keyboard with a slot-integrated smartphone. ROCCAT is proud to announce that this concept has been reborn as the Ryos Phobo, refined and perfected by our creative design engineers to reflect ROCCAT’s Future Ready philosophy.
“When concepting Phobo, we knew we had a strong vision,” explains René Korte, CEO and Founder of ROCCAT. “Still, we brought it back to the drawing board to expand and perfect the design.” The changes are there, but the heart remains the same; combine an amazing gaming keyboard with smartphone tech, injecting it with software that gives amazing gaming horsepower. Smartphones of all brands and sizes rest in a wireless Ipuri setup, connected to your Ryos Phobo via two Bluetooth channels. This allows gamers to place their smartphone anywhere on the gaming surface for optimal play. Cherry MX Switch Mechanical keys, two USB ports and a tenkeyless design make the Ryos Phobo a powerful but compact gaming keyboard, with ROCCAT’s new unified Swarm Driver Software built in. ROCCAT is also bolstering its strong mechanical keyboard lineup with the Ryos MK FX and, Ryos TKL FX, both with Cherry MX Switches and RGB LEDs.
“We’re looking at a Q3 2015 drop date for the Ryos Phobo,“ says René. “I’m glad we held off on the original Phobo concept. What was once a great idea will now be a superior reality our loyal fans can hold in their hands”.
CES 2015 also features ROCCAT’s groundbreaking Nyth gaming mouse, a fully modular chameleon peripheral that is a glove-fit to MMO gaming, that fluidly transforms into MOBA and FPS layouts thanks to custom button placement, and interchangeable side-parts. “Our growing file library of 3-D printed buttons and side-parts will ensure Nyth users get value out of Nyth years past what anyone else is offering today,“ effuses René. “It’s adaptable and great fun to play with. Much like the human fingerprint, almost no Nyth will be the same as another once users bring their creative customizations into the picture.”
The Nyth is expected to hit retail shelves around Q2 2015.
Finally, with a strong addition to the Kave headset roster, ROCCAT’s Kave XTD 5.1 Analog is set to provide gamers with the deeply immersive sound quality they’ve come to expect. Says René,” The Kave series has been fantastic for us, and the XTD 5.1 Analog is the perfect addition to the family. The Noise cancelling tech built into our dual-mode, in-cable remote means full immersion, no distractions. The sound quality of every Kave has always been great, but our tweaks based in part on customer feedback and our own sound engineering goals have catapulted the XTD 5.1 Analog’s audio to new heights. Also, the build quality is top notch, with twenty five percent of the weight knocked off this design.”
Audio junkies can expect to get their hands on the Kave XTD 5.1 Analog headset in the neighborhood of Q1 2015.
The ROCCAT Tyon is now available for $99.99 online and at Best Buy. For more information about the Tyon and ROCCAT’s complete line of gaming peripherals, please visit www.roccat.org.
