Author - Jerry Paxton

Mad Max Eye of the Storm E3 Story Trailer

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June 15, 2015 — Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Avalanche Studios today released the Mad Max Eye of the Storm Story Trailer, depicting the merciless Wasteland tyrant Scrotus, who Max must overcome as he attempts to build the ultimate war vehicle and leave the madness of The Wasteland behind.

All footage in the trailer is in-engine, comprised of actual game play and in-game cinematics.

Mad Max will be released on Sept. 1, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Vuzix Unveils New iWear 720 Video Headphones

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ROCHESTER, NY – June 15, 2015 — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of video eyewear and smart glasses products in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment markets, today announces it will begin pre- order sales for the new iWear 720 video headphones. In addition, the iWear 720 will be on display at Vuzix’ booth at E3 in Los Angeles, CA, June 16-18, 2015. They will be located in the South Hall Booth Number 2563.

The Vuzix iWear 720 video headphones are the ultimate mobile video entertainment and gaming system compatible with any device supporting HDMI output. And now with integrated motion tracking, OSVR, Unity 3D, and Unreal gaming engine support, a growing list of games and VR title support is now offered.

The iWear 720 features dual HD Displays and revolutionary nano optics that provide the equivalent experience of a 130” home television from 10’ and allow the wearer to play games, interact with apps, and watch 2D, 3D and 360° VR movies. iWear 720 is completely portable and battery-driven so the user can enjoy it at home or on- the- go. It supports any HDMI 2D or 3D video sources including PCs, game consoles, smartphones, Blu-ray players, and Wi-Fi wireless dongles for direct Internet connection.

The iWear 720 is now also enabled with virtual reality tracking sensors and will have optional 3D augmented reality cameras with “point-cloud” tracking capability to provide an exciting AR experience. In addition the iWear 720 comes with 40mm drivers that are noise isolating to give the user a complete high-end audio experience during game play.

“We at Vuzix are excited to be attending E3 and showing off our new iWear 720 video headphones and for the first time allowing the public, at a special pre-order price, to order their own,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO at Vuzix. “Winner of multiple awards at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, the iWear 720 is now ready to be the most compatible VR and entertainment headset in the market thanks to supporting connectivity and content on almost any device that support HDMI outputs.”

For more information on iWear 720 or to book an E3 appointment, please contact PR. In addition follow Vuzix on Facebook at Facebook: facebook.com/vuzix

The Vuzix iWear 720 is available at Vuzix.com Delivery of the product will be in Fall 2015.

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Crytek Unveils VR Title Robinson: The Journey

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Frankfurt, Germany – June 15, 2015 – Go beyond boundaries and step into a palpable world of wonder in Robinson: The Journey, a brand-new virtual reality game announced today by Crytek.

Harnessing the power of Crytek’s CRYENGINE, Robinson: The Journey will offer players an unparalleled sense of presence in a game world as they assume the role of a young boy who has crash-landed on a mysterious planet. With freedom to explore their surroundings in 360 degrees of detail, players will become pioneers by interacting with the rich ecosystem around them and unearthing incredible secrets at every turn.

David Bowman, Crytek’s Director of Production, said: “Ever since Crytek was founded, we have been striving to build the most realistic, believable worlds we possibly can for players. Today’s VR technologies are enabling us to bring together CRYENGINE’s capabilities and our legacy in creating immersive gaming experiences like never before. The time we’re spending in Robinson: The Journeyas we develop it is transforming the way we think about games, and we can’t wait until everyone has the chance to set foot in this universe for themselves.”

For more information visit www.robinsonthegame.com

Fallout 4 E3 2015 Screenshots

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Here are some new screenshots from Fallout 4 that were released last night at the Bethesda E3 Showcase! Enjoy, Vault dwellers! Fallout 4 will be released on November 10, 2015.

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Fallout 4 Pip Boy Edition Revealed

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UPDATE: According to Amazon, the Fallout 4 Pip Boy Edition will retail for $120 dollars.

At tonight’s Bethesda E3 Showcase, the game company unveiled the Fallout 4: Pip Boy Edition would come with a full, wearable Pip Boy! No word yet on pricing, but lead game designer Todd Howard stated that it would allow users to insert their phones into the unit in order to power the screen and there would be a simultaneously released app that simulates the Pip Boy. It will even function as a “second screen” experience (at least on the Xbox One). No word on pricing yet, but stay-tuned for more!

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PDP Announces Afterglow Prismatic Wired Controller for Xbox One

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Burbank, CA – June 11, 2015 – PDP is proud to announce the release of Afterglow’s newest wired controller for Xbox One with Prismatic lighting—a stand-out feature of the Afterglow brand.  Officially licensed by Microsoft with built-in ALPS analog sticks and PDP’s custom-engineered SmartTrack™ technology, the Afterglow Prismatic Wired Controller for Xbox One provides superior performance and accuracy for an unforgettable gaming experience.

With new dimmable Prismatic LED lighting available through full color range LEDs, gamers can set their favorite color, cycle through the rainbow, or turn off the lights completely. Take a peek into the controller’s clear polycarbonate housing, which reveals the controller’s inner circuitry, and enjoy the Red Action-Pulse lighting for enhancement of in-game rumble events. The Dual Multi-Function wheels on the back of the controller allow gamers to customize up to 6 different actions, so you can keep your thumbs on the analog sticks while engaged in the action.

Additionally, the included 3.5mm headset jack will support game and chat audio. The onboard audio controls add a hassle-free way to access and adjust audio levels without interrupting gameplay.

The Afterglow Prismatic Wired Controller for Xbox One will have an estimated SRP of $49.99 and will be available for pre-order from major retailers.