CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) proudly announced the launch of its new series of all-essential gaming headsets: HS35 v2 and HS35 SURROUND v2. Boasting exceptional wide-ranging audio and universal 3.5mm connectivity, HS35 v2 and HS35 SURROUND v2 deliver game-changing sound, across multiple platforms.
The HS35 v2 series opens up a rich world of audio. A pair of custom-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers produces a powerfully wide range of sound, enabling you to detect new details within your games. And with a multiplatform 3.5mm connection, these headsets aren’t limited to PC gaming – plug in and play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and more.
For an even more immersive experience, HS35 SURROUND v2 adds another dimension to your games’ soundscapes. The included USB receiver unlocks industry-leading Dolby Audio® 7.1 surround sound on PC and Mac, placing in-game music, dialog, and audio cues all around you. Pinpoint the direction of enemy movements and abilities in competitive games such as Overwatch 2, or let yourself become completely engulfed in lush atmospheric titles like Starfield.
HS35 v2 headsets are perfect for longer gaming sessions as well as leisurely playthroughs. An adjustable suspended headband takes pressure off your head, and your ears stay cool and cushioned on the soft fabric ear pads. Deftly adjust volume and mute with convenient on-ear controls, and place the flexible omni-directional microphone exactly where you want it for crisp, clear communications with your squad. Rep your team colors and show off your style on HS35 v2 with your choice of three colors available from Corsair.com and select retailers: classic black, muted red, or deep blue.
Whichever you choose, when you put on an HS35 v2 or HS35 SURROUND v2 headset, you gain a clear audio advantage in your games.
Availability, Warranty, and Pricing
The CORSAIR HS35 v2 and HS35 SURROUND v2 gaming headsets are available immediately in North America from the CORSAIR Webstore and the CORSAIR network of authorized online retailers and distributors. The headsets will be available in Europe and other regions worldwide on April 30.
Both gaming headsets are backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For up-to-date pricing, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
Web Pages
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Today, astragon Entertainment and weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung are pleased to announce the release of the latest expansion for Construction Simulator®. The Construction Simulator® – Liebherr Pack is now available as DLC for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on the digital stores and expands the player’s machine park with 6 new machines from the world-famous manufacturer Liebherr. Next to this, Construction Simulator® is now available as a free download for PlayStation®Plus Premium and PlayStation®Plus Extra subscribers within the Game Catalogue on their PlayStation®!
Construction Simulator® – Liebherr Pack
• Latest DLC expands the machine park with 6 new construction machines from the worldfamous manufacturer Liebherr.
• Now available for 9.99 EUR / 9.99 USD (SRP) on the digital stores.
• Alternatively, also available as part of the Construction Simulator® – Year 2 Season Pass – at a lucrative bundle price with more than 40% discount!
With the Construction Simulator® – Liebherr Pack, construction enthusiasts get access to six additional vehicles and machines from the popular manufacturer Liebherr. In addition to powerful earthmovers, the DLC also includes a large articulated dump truck, a brand-new telescopic handler and a truck mixer that can be attached to any of the semi-trailer trucks available in the game. Here is an overview of the machines included in the DLC:
LR 636 Litronic (Crawler Loader): The new Liebherr crawler loader delivers highest traction and breakout forces with unbeatable maneuverability making it the perfect all-rounder for contemporary earthwork sites.
PR 756 Litronic (Crawler Tractor): The powerful PR 756 Litronic dozer enables construction workers to shift huge volumes of material efficiently and quickly.
TA 230 Litronic (Articulated Dump Truck): Powerful, robust and safe! The new TA 230 Litronic dump truck has been developed for rugged off-road use and is able to tackle any terrain.
T 60-9s (Telescopic Handler): This telescopic handler is a powerful universal machine – quick and nimble, and thanks to its powerful operating hydraulics it allows large amounts of material to be moved and stock piled to the maximum height effectively.
HTM 1204 ZA (Truck Mixer): The HTM 1204 ZA concrete mixer can be attached to any semitrailer truck in the game and combines generous transport volume with low body weight and welldesigned equipment details.
R 938 (Crawler Excavator): The new R 938 crawler excavator is a powerful working machine. Its completely updated design is characteristic of the new range of “generation 8” machines. In order to provide even greater comfort, better ergonomics and more enhanced performance, the architecture of the R 938 has also been completely revamped.
The Construction Simulator® – Liebherr Pack is now available as a DLC for 9.99 EUR / 9.99 USD (SRP) for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on the digital stores.
The award-winning System Shock remake, based on the iconic 1994 sci-fi action game, has received its highly anticipated version 1.2 PC content update — adding an expanded ending, a new female hacker protagonist, and dozens of gameplay enhancements.
Nightdive Studios’ stunningly faithful recreation of the classic shooter/immersive sim was released to critical acclaim in 2023 for PC.
System Shock’s patch v1.2 features the addition of a revised ending and optional female hacker protagonist, as well as numerous improvements, game optimizations, and fixes.
Players who return to Citadel station to face SHODAN — the original rogue AI with evil intent — will be treated to enhanced enemy encounters (including new attacks and behaviors) and updated game balancing.
The patch also introduces a new waypoint system for System Shock’s easy mission difficulty mode.
The upcoming console versions of System Shock — releasing on 21 May, in both physical and digital formats — includes content and improvements found in the PC patch v1.2.
iam8bit, purveyors of beautiful video game collectibles since 2005, is excited to announce Joystick Jazz: The Blueshift Big Band Plays Iconic Video Game Hits (Vol. 2) Vinyl Soundtrack. Orders for the album open on April 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. PDT and will ship immediately.
Following last year’s release of Joystick Jazz: The Blueshift Big Band Plays Iconic Video Game Hits Vinyl Soundtrack, iam8bit wanted to work with the talented Blueshift Big Band again, this time reimagining music from classic video games like Grim Fandango, Kingdom Hearts 3, Castlevania, and more through the power of brass, beats, and big band bravado.
Tracklist:
Side A:
Grim Fandango (6:57)
Aquatic Ruin Zone (Sonic 2) (5:10)
Don’t Think Twice (Kingdom Hearts 3) (5:34)
Side B:
Chemical Plant Zone (Sonic 2) (7:40)
Redial (Bomberman Hero) (4:38)
Vampire Killer (Castlevania) (7:55)
Joystick Jazz (Vol. 2) comes on Audiophile Black Vinyl and features album art by Mark Borgions, who created the art for Joystick Jazz (Vol.1). A digital download of the album is included with all orders. You don’t have to be a jazz aficionado to appreciate the perfection available in this incredible package.
The album will be available for $31.99. For more information, please visit iam8bit.com.
Insta360 is excited to announce its new, groundbreaking flagship camera: Insta360 X4. Much-anticipated 8K 360° video, plus 5.7K60fps and 4K100fps, add unparalleled image quality to the endless creative possibilities of 360° capture, including the ability to “shoot first, point later” and the Invisible Selfie Stick effect. X4 also doubles as a traditional action cam, with its Single-Lens Mode now upgraded to smooth, ultra-wide 4K60fps.
This premium imaging arsenal is supported by a powerful 5nm AI chip, a smart control system with features such as Voice and Gesture Control, and vastly improved battery performance with a 135-minute run time. A host of AI-powered shooting and editing features make it easy to capture and share unique, creative shots. New, removable lens guards for X4 will also be a very welcome addition, providing convenient, robust protection and peace of mind.
All of this in a tough, pocket-sized device makes X4 the new, essential tool for action enthusiasts, casual creators, and professionals alike.
“8K will be transformative for creators as reframed video now holds its own alongside footage shot on regular cameras. But X4 isn’t just about image quality, it’s designed to be the most robust, easy-to-use 360° camera ever, no matter your experience. This idea was at the heart of a lot of the changes we made,” JK Liu, founder of Insta360 explained.
Insta360 X4 is available to order from April 16th, 2024 via the Insta360 Official Store, Amazon, and select retailers, priced at US$499.99.
Incredible third-person views in 8K and high-res slow motion.
It’s finally here! 8K30fps is our highest resolution ever for a 360° action cam and it looks incredible! With 360° video, creators can choose any angle after filming (known as reframing), like going back in time and pointing the camera! This makes X4’s 8K resolution a real game-changer because the footage remains incredibly detailed and sharp, even after reframing–perfect as high-quality, standalone clips or forseamless integration into any edit.
And the upgrades don’t stop there. For action shots or slow motion, 60fps 360° video is now available at 5.7K for smoother, sharper images. There’s also a new 4K100fps setting for glorious, cinematic shots at 4x slow-mo.
Whatever the resolution or frame rate, 360° shooting with X4 offers unique benefits like the Invisible Selfie Stick effect, creating impossible third-person views that look like they were shot on a drone or with a personal camera crew! That extends to photos too, with X4 capable of 72MP 360° photos, now with built-in AI denoising.
With Me Mode, X4 can even automatically frame the subject in the shot, while keeping the selfie stick invisible. Now at a whopping 4K30fps (up from 1080p with X3) or 2.7K120fps, that means ready-to-share flat video clips with zero reframing!
Get two cameras in one.
That’s right! X4 doubles as both a 360° camera and a regular wide-angle action cam. When you know exactly what you want to shoot, like a first-person POV from a chest-mounted position, simply switch to Single-Lens Mode for an immersive, wide-angle video.
This has been souped up for X4 with super smooth 4K60fps, and an ultra wide 170° view with MaxView at an upgraded 4K30fps.
A true action specialist.
X4 doesn’t just withstand the rough and tumble of adventure, it embraces it! How’s this for some action credentials?
Removable Lens Guards: A key upgrade for X4. Easy to apply and remove at a moment’s notice. Two options include Standard Lens Guards (free with the camera) or the Premium Lens Guards, made with tough, scratch-resistant, tempered glass for action-ready ruggedness.
2.5″ Corning® Gorilla Glass® Touchscreen – Bigger, tougher, and super responsive for on-the-go use.
FlowState Stabilization & 360° Horizon Lock – X4 delivers smooth, level shots, no matter how intense the action.
135-Minute Run Time at 5.7K30fps – A huge new 2290 mAh battery offers genuinely impressive 67% longer run time than X3!
Seriously Waterproof – Take X4 down to 33ft right out of the box, or for seamless 360° underwater stitching, try the Invisible Dive Case for shooting to 164ft.
Cold-Weather Resistant – Handles temperatures as low as -4ºF (-20ºC) with ease.
Creativity made easy.
No matter what you’re into, X4 makes it simpler than ever to capture incredible footage!
Got the camera mounted out of reach? No problem! Use hand gestures to start/stop shooting or take a photo (known as Gesture Control), or use voice commands courtesy of Voice Control 2.0.
Timed Capture lets you schedule X4 to power on, record, and shut itself off automatically. Perfect for capturing a sunrise without having to wake up!
X4’s creative shooting modes have also had some major upgrades:
Bullet Time – our signature Matrix-like slow-mo shot, now up to 5.7K120fps or 3K240fps.
8K TimeShift – a mind-bending hyperlapse in sensational 8K resolution.
11K Timelapse – watch time fly and capture the magic in between moments.
Other fun tools to try with X4 include the Motion ND effect, for adding cinematic motion blur without an ND filter. For runners and riders, try overlaying data like GPS, speed, and power from your Garmin device or Apple Watch in your video, with a choice of interactive stats dashboards (applied in the Insta360 app).
Smart, AI-powered editing.
The Insta360 editing suite has options for creators of all levels, from one-tap, zero-effort AI edits, to fully customized manual editing.
Reframing in the Insta360 app has two upgraded options. With Quick Edit (formerly known as Snap Wizard), simply move your phone or use the virtual joystick to point the camera. Editing your 360° video is now easier than playing a video game and just as fun! The reframed clips are immediately saved and ready to share!
For a fully hands-off approach, try AI Edit. Insta360’s algorithm handles the entire reframing process, now faster with improved subject detection. The Insta360 app also has Shot Lab, where creators can find 30+ viral-worthy effects that can be edited in just a few taps.
For creators who prefer a desktop workflow, the recently updated Insta360 Studio is a highly flexible editing tool for seriously clean, ready-to-share edits at maximized resolution, compatible with both 360° footage and regular flat images.
Both the mobile app and desktop software are also free to use, no subscription required!
Besides this, Insta360 has just launched Insta360 Reframe, their own plugin for Adobe Premiere Pro! Creators can reframe 360° files shot on X4 directly in Premiere Pro for a smoother workflow with minimal exporting and maximum image quality.
Availability
Insta360 X4 is available to purchase worldwide from 16th April 2024, priced at US$499.99. For more information and to order, check out the Insta360 Official Store.
RØDE has announced three brand-new products today at the 2024 edition of NAB in Las Vegas. Introducing the Interview PRO, a broadcast-quality wireless handheld microphone for use with RØDE wireless systems, and two premium smartphone filmmaking accessories, the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount, which join RØDE’s industry-leading range of solutions for today’s generation of mobile content creators.
“We are extremely excited to reveal these three new products at NAB today,” says RØDE CEO Damien Wilson. “RØDE has been helping creators capture incredible content with their phones since the early days of smartphone technology. We pioneered the plug-and-play smartphone mic category with innovations like the VideoMic Me and iXY, and more recently, with the VideoMic NTG and VideoMic GO II. Last year we released RØDE Capture, the first video app designed specifically for today’s creators. And we invented the world’s first wireless microphone that was universally compatible with mobile devices, the Wireless GO II, which kickstarted a revolution in smartphone content creation.”
He continues: “Today, we offer a wide range of audio solutions for mobile creators, and we are thrilled to introduce two new offerings to this ecosystem with the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount. When combined with one of our microphones, these accessories give creators all the tools they need to capture incredible content on their phone. We are also thrilled to introduce the Interview PRO to our wireless range. Not only is this the ultimate solution for street interviews and run-and-gun presentations, but its compatibility with all of our Series IV wireless products makes it ideal for many different content creation applications, from professional broadcast to podcasting.”
INTERVIEW PRO
The Interview PRO is a broadcast-quality handheld condenser microphone for use with any RØDE Series IV wireless system. This includes the Wireless PRO, Wireless ME and Wireless GO II compact wireless systems for recording pristine audio into a camera, smartphone, or even a computer. It can also be paired directly to the RØDECaster Pro II, RØDECaster Duo and Streamer X just like an XLR microphone, making it ideal for podcasting, small presentations, or streaming applications where creators need the freedom of a wireless microphone. Utilising RØDE’s state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, it delivers incredibly stable wireless audio with a range of up to 200m (line of sight) and is optimised for close range operation.
Featuring a professional-grade condenser capsule, the Interview PRO delivers rich, detailed voice reproduction, and its omnidirectional polar pattern makes it very forgiving when it comes to mic placement, making it perfect for interviews, presentations and other voice applications. RØDE’s GainAssist technology – which utilises intelligent algorithms to automatically control the mic’s audio levels on the fly – ensures that the signal being sent to the receiver is perfectly balanced and minimises the risk of clipping. It also features 32-bit float on-board recording, allowing users to record directly on-board with no chance of the audio clipping. 32GB of internal memory offers over 40 hours of record time, with a dedicated button for stopping and starting recording. Not only does this mean users will always have a clean backup of their audio, but it also allows the Interview PRO to be used as a standalone field recorder, with no need to connect to a receiver, making it incredibly versatile.
Essentially, the Interview PRO combines all of the features of the game-changing Wireless PRO with the pristine audio quality of a professional handheld microphone. Internal shock mounting of the capsule ensures minimal handling noise, with an internal pop filter for reducing plosives, plus it includes a high-quality windshield for recording outdoors. It is the ultimate microphone for conducting street interviews, presenting in the field, hosting a casual podcast or creating content on the move.
The Interview PRO will be available in early May. Find out more here.
PHONE CAGE
The Phone Cage is a premium magnetic smartphone mounting system for creators looking to elevate their mobile content with professional audio, lighting and mounting solutions. Offering 33 mounting threads and five cold shoe slots, the Phone Cage is incredibly versatile and allows creators to build their ultimate mobile videography rig, tailored to their exact needs.
At the heart of the Phone Cage is a powerful magnetic mounting disc for attaching any MagSafe® iPhone® or MagSafe-compatible smartphone case or accessory. This is incredibly secure and allows users to instantly transform their smartphone into a professional filmmaking rig, with the option to add microphones and other accessories effortlessly. Integrated cable management slots make it easy to stay neat and tidy, with a slot in each corner for use in any configuration.
By itself, the Phone Cage can be used as an ergonomic grip for handheld filming, but its wide array of attachment points also make it easy to attach additional handles or grips, or mount onto tripods or desk mounts, taking stability to the next level either on the move or in the studio. With its innovative design allowing for both portrait and landscape orientations, the Phone Cage is perfectly suited to capturing cinematic footage in traditional horizontal aspect ratios as well as vertical content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and other social media platforms.
Constructed from high-grade aluminium, the Phone Cage is both rugged and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and durable enough to withstand the rigors of run-and-gun filmmaking.
The Phone Cage will be available in late April. Find out more here.
MAGNETIC MOUNT
The Magnetic Mount is another versatile magnetic mounting system for attaching microphones, lights and other accessories to any MagSafe iPhone or MagSafe-compatible smartphone case or accessory. It features the same ultra-strong magnet as the Phone Cage for attaching to a phone with complete security, even with vigorous use, and instead of the cage, it comes with three removable arms: short and long cold shoe arms for shooting in landscape or portrait mode, plus a long arm with ¼-inch thread for mounting onto a tripod, handle or desktop arm for use in a wide range of video or content creation applications. The Magnetic Mount’s portable, modular design makes it a breeze to transport and set up on the fly, and it is super lightweight and compact, making it the perfect addition to any creator’s everyday carry.
Now offering a complete ecosystem of microphones and mounting solutions for smartphones, these two new products solidify RØDE as the go-to brand for mobile content creators. With the Phone Cage and Magnetic Mount, plus any of RØDE’s best-selling wireless or shotgun microphones, it has never been easier for creators to produce exceptional looking and sounding video content with their phone.
The Magnetic Mount will be available in late April. Find out more here.
Rat Cliff Games is today thrilled to announce that a PC demo for its upcoming first-person survival horror title Among Ashes will be available to download via Steam on 15th April, as part of Steam’s FPS Fest.
Among Ashes is a metafictional horror title about a haunted video game and the disturbing story behind its creation. It’s a stormy night in the early 2000s and your friend has sent you a link to a horror game that he found online, Night Call. As you play, strange things start happening in your apartment. Something is terribly wrong with the game.
The game features an innovative framing device in which players will experience a full retro-inspired first-person survival horror game within another first-person horror game. In addition to a host of unique presentational touches, mechanics and puzzles that transport players back to the start of the millennium.
The demo offers a chilling 30-minute taste of the game’s opening sequence, in which players will download the enigmatic Night Call from an unsettling message board post, explore the atmospheric & labyrinthian halls of Stoker Manor, before coming face-to-face with the horrors that lie within.
BlackMill Games, the studio behind the WWI Game Series, today releases even more content for Isonzo, the authentic World War I FPS set on the Italian front. Climb to victory with the unique, limited-time Ascent game mode, a free update improving gameplay on consoles, and new DLC. Today also marks the release of Isonzo’s Ultimate Edition on PC, gathering all paid DLC in one bundle (coming soon to consoles).
Ascent is the first temporary mode for Isonzo and brings new climbing-based gameplay that has never been experienced in first-person shooters. Scale a sheer mountainside with only a pickaxe as bullets and rocks fly past in what might be the most daring way to assault an enemy position seen during the war! During each Ascent match, 32 players must battle it out to either hold their position on the mountain or conquer it. Earn your special event medal upon completion before it ends!
“As with our previous special events for the WW1 Game Series, such as the Verdun Christmas Truce event, Ascent stays true to our tradition of offering players a brand-new way to experience the conflicts of WWI, this time in the most extreme heights of the Italian Alps,” said BlackMill Games Founder Jos Hoebe.
Elevating Isonzo to higher levels on consoles
The console version of Isonzo has received a massive update with a range of quality-of-life improvements. Additionally, to enhance cross-platform and cross-gen compatibility in the console environment, voice chat has been added, meaning that soldiers on PlayStation and Xbox can now communicate by voice for the first time in the series!
Gear up for altitude!
When ascending to such heights in these conditions, it is important to gear up properly. For this exact reason, the “Altitude Units Pack” is being released alongside Ascent. This pack contains all kinds of clothing suitable for cold alpine warfare: fur-lined coats, fitting jackets, warm boots and even ski uniforms. There are also new headgear variants, mustaches, goggles, pipes and faces for both Italian and Austro-Hungarian soldiers.
Isonzo, the “Altitude Units Pack” DLC, and the game’s free update are now available on Steam, PlayStation 5 & 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and the Epic Games Store. The Ultimate Edition is available on Steam and the Epic Games Store now and will come to consoles at a later date. Get the game and its various DLC sets at up to 67% off for a limited time, and enjoy the Ascent mode for free until April 24!
Outerminds®, a leading Indie studio based in Montréal, Canada, welcomes you to the Wasteland, with Turbo Kid™, an-all new Metroidvania-style adventure, available to download on PC today!
Unveiled to rapturous applause via the IGN® Fan Fest event in February 2024, Turbo Kid is a stunningly beautiful journey through a pixel-art dystopia, based on the cult-classic 2015 superhero movie.
No ordinary Metroidvania game, Turbo Kid dials the action up to 11, with bucketloads of outrageous gore, exquisitely animated characters, an over-the-top arsenal, and plenty of BMX action!
An alternative retro-futuristic vision of a nightmare 1997, Turbo Kid is the hero inside us all. Armed with his trusty all-terrain BMX bike, gamers must face off against the mysterious Preacher and his army of acolytes, as they battle to restore the decimated Wasteland town from his oppressive rule.
Developed in collaboration with RKSS, a writer-director triforce consisting of Anouk Whissell, François Simard, and Yoann-Karl Whissell, the brains behind the original movie, Turbo Kid delivers an all-new story set after the events of the film and before the planned movie sequel.
Here, your adventure will be no simple ride in the park, with danger at every turn and sprawling worlds full of grotesque characters hell bent on stopping you in your tracks. Upgrade your weapon systems and discover incredible power-ups as you run, crawl, jump, hang, and bike your way to victory!
Notable for their legendary soundtrack featured in the Turbo Kid movie, masters of electronica, La Matos return for the adventure, providing an all-new soundtrack guaranteed to electrify your adventure and keep you pushing on to the end.
I’m a part of the first generation born into a free Poland, after 123 years of foreign occupation. The outbreak of WWII stripped me of my family, home, and future. We’re angry, tired, but united. We’re itching to do something, to regain some measure of control over our lives. My companions and I feel like we have only one choice: to get revenge and win back independence for our city and nation, or die trying.
The odds are overwhelmingly against us. We’re like brothers and sisters, emboldened by our fighting spirit, relying on our wits, stealth and teamwork. But will it all be enough?
63 Days is about brotherhood and the fight to regain independence against overwhelming odds in the 1944 occupied Warsaw, Poland. Despite its setting, it’s a universal story, showcasing the human cost of war from the standpoint of regular people, whose lives got uprooted with the outbreak of war.
It’s an isometric real-time tactics game that follows in the footsteps of Destructive Creations’ previous release, War Mongrels, building upon its gameplay mechanics. Anyone looking to scratch that tactical itch playing a proven formula with quality graphics, fresh gameplay elements, and music produced by the legendary Adam Skorupa, can already try the closed demo version of the game by registering here. An open, expanded public demo will also be available in a few weeks.
63 Days is planned for full simultaneous release in 2024 on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), as well as Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
