Author - Jerry Paxton

Thermaltake Announces New Versa H34 and H35 PC Chassis

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Taipei, Taiwan-October 24, 2014-Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, is pleased to introduce the new Thermaltake Versa H34 and H35 mid-tower chassis, specifically designed for gamers and home-computer builders. With a modular drive rack design, both the Versa H34 and H35 have enough space for high-end hardware and expansion. Ample ventilation options, a cleanable dust filter, and a perforated mesh bezel help to keep the entire system cool and dust-free. The Versa H34 and H35 also deliver advanced liquid cooling solutions and stress-free cable management to customize users’ computer or gaming systems.

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Built for Gamers: To ensure a smooth gaming experience and prolong the life of components, the Versa H34 and H35 incorporate perforated panels, built-in removable dust filters, and a raised foot-stand to allow clean air intake and rapid heat dissipation. The transparent side window draws attention to the chassis’s inner workings.

Modular Design: Innovative “2+3” 5.25” and 3.5” modular drive design with tool-free drive tray installation enables flexibility when setting up storage solutions, maximizes internal space, and minimizes hassles.

Stress-free Cable Management: A wide cable routing gap for easy cable management and hiding cables behind the motherboard tray facilitates building and tinkering (upgrades), reduces wire entanglement, and provides better airflow and dust management. Additionally, water tube holes with rubber grommets are used to support external liquid cooling systems

Optimized Ventilation: Both models are equipped with two 120mm turbo fans, which spin up to 1000RPM, capable of drawing in fresh air and extracting hot air. For gamers with extreme ventilation needs, 120mm and 140mm pre-mounted holes can support up to eight fans in total.

Complete System on the Go: Users can build a complete high-end solution, supporting up to a 360mm radiator liquid cooling system along with a long graphic card. The Versa H34 and H35 protect users’ hardware and increase the CPU’s overclocking potential. Most importantly, outstanding cooling efficiency is delivered throughout the entire case.

Thermaltake releases exclusive “Tt LCS Certified”

Tt LCS Certified is a Thermaltake exclusive certification applied only to products that pass the design standards of hardcore enthusiasts. The Tt LCS certification was created so that power users can know which chassis has been tested to be most compatible with extreme liquid cooling configurations to ensure the best performance, features, and fit. Thermaltake’s Versa H34, H35 chassis and Core series of chassis—comprising Core V71, Core V51, Core V1 and Core V31—is Tt LCS Certified, meaning DIY PC enthusiasts can rest assured of optimal performance.

Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Announces New Acts and Attendance Growth

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[Long Beach, Calif.] – On Thursday, October 2, The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor unleashed a spectacle of new haunted spirits, mazes and attractions that landed the annual festival on the Travel Channel’s list of the top ten haunts in the world. Nightly Dark Harbor attracts thousands of brave thrill seekers and continues to experience record-breaking attendance growth annually making it the fastest growing haunt in Southern California.

This year the annual haunt unveiled three new terrifying mazes. B340 and Soulmate depict the true torrid tales of two unfortunate Queen Mary passengers of the past. Samuel the Savage and Graceful Gale both haunt the cruise liner and take Dark Harbor guests on a horrific journey through their insanity and demise.  The new Voodoo Village maze summons the Voodoo Priestess to arise from the swamps with her band of gypsies and witch doctors to taunt guests and control all mortal and spirit souls.

The all-new Encounter experience unveiled at Dark Harbor 2014 invites a very small number of lucky (or unlucky) guests on a top-secret paranormal journey in the most intimate and frightening caverns deep within the Queen Mary ship. The Monster Midway offers the new thrilling Sinister Swings ride and welcomes back the Bucking Monster Ride and the Freakshow with a whole new cast of terrifying freaks including the harrowing Beast that has been unleashed upon all Dark Harbor guests.

Iconic Dark Harbor mazes Deadrise, Submerged and Circus returned this year, haunted by the spirits of The Ringmaster, The Captain, Half Hatch Henry, Scary Mary and more than 200 monsters nightly.

Dark Harbor presents harrowing entertainment and special ghoulish events throughout the season. A nightly show on the main stage welcomes the Queen Mary spirits showing off their terrifying talents with magic acts, circus performances, monster dance parties, fire breathing, live bands, DJs and the Dark Harbor Sliders performing the Slider Olympics down slider alley.

Oct. 25 welcomes the dancing zombies of Thrill the World Los Angeles (TTWLA), a tribute to Michael Jackson to celebrate “Thrill It” day. TTWLA will perform a special set in front of Dark Harbor’s Sinister Swings that are on loan from the Neverland Ranch.

Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 are the only evenings that Dark Harbor guests are invited to wear costumes and participate in the haunted costume contest for a chance to win a cash prize.  The iconic “Jewels” will return to Dark Harbor for a special drag show and host the costume contest on Halloween night. Oct. 31 also presents the annual Little Monster’s Ball from 4-6pm with a child-friendly version of Dark Harbor complete with trick-or-treating, face painting, family entertainment and a kids’ costume contest. Kids admission is free at the Little Monster’s Ball with purchase of a $10 parent’s general admission ticket. Nov. 1 celebrates Dia de Los Muertos with special themed monsters and an entertaining parade before the closing evening of the event on Nov. 2.

Dark Harbor will be open Oct. 23-26 and Oct. 29-Nov. 2 from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Thurs. and Sun. nights and 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. evenings. Tickets for Sunday, October 26 and November 2 are only $19 using promo code SUN1012 when purchasing online. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.queenmary.com/events/dark-harbor.

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Reveals First In-Game Character Renders

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SYDNEY – Oct. 23, 2014 – Independent game developer Hammerfall Publishing has released new images and animations for their upcoming turn-based strategy game,Warhammer® 40,000®: Regicide. Set in the classic Warhammer® 40,000® universe from Games Workshop, Regicide weaves rich lore with strategic gameplay in a series of action-packed battles for dystopian glory. Along with these first look in-game images, Hammerfall has released a new a feature rich website with an exciting forum honor system for Regicide, where players can gain incentives by declaring their allegiance along with meeting their opponents before the game launches.

Visit the new Warhammer® 40,000®: Regicide forums at http://www.warhammer40kregicide.com/forums

The new actual in-game character screenshot reveal presents the Space Marine Captain, Tactical Marine, and Devastator in all their glory. The Ork Loota, Shoota Boy, and the feral Weirdboy strike a brutal contrast, as well as a promise of the violence and bloodshed yet to come. These detailed Warhammer® 40,000® characters come to life against the war-torn setting of a winter stronghold environment. These images, along with two videos showing the characters in action, will give players a taste of what awaits them on the battlefield.

Check out a Devastator Marine  firing loop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNNX-aUH_5U

Take a look at an Ork Weirdboy firing loop here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlFTeUTpZKU

Regicide reinvents strategy and turn-based tactical warfare with an exciting new take on the battlefield:

  • Power up pieces, unleash psychic powers, and crush your foes through multiple phases of combat.
  • Match wits against the highly advanced Codex AI engine, or battle others PvP and score a checkmate at the end of a bloodied chainsword.

Regicide showcases a tactical, single-player Blood Angels campaign. It also features a cross-platform multiplayer experience. Go to war anytime, anywhere against opponents worldwide as traditional gaming meets highly detailed production. For more information, visit www.warhammer40kregicide.com.

New Insurgency Update to Bring Night Combat, New Weapons, and More

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Denver, CO — October 23, 2014 — New World Interactive (NWI) is excited to announce its newest and biggestINSURGENCY content update – Nightfall – to be released to Steam on October 29. Among the wealth of new features in this update, Nightfall will be highlighted by introducing a party system to connect players with their friends in game, nightvision goggles for updated night time maps, a new level called “Verticality,” two new weapons: AK-74 and M4A1, and a brand new co-operative game mode called Survival.

“Night combat adds a lot to INSURGENCY. The game is already very intense, but when you are forced to pay attention to the shadows, utilize night vision, and flashlights, INSURGENCY truly turns into a both terrifying and highly enjoyable experience,” said Jeremy Blum, Founder and Game Director of NWI. “The new Survival mode brings the most out of this experience. In it you must move from safehouse-to-safehouse, and evade enemy detection with your friends. The enemy gets more and more difficult as your team progresses, and with the cover of night it can get quite scary as they attempt to surround and eliminate you and your team.”

The Nightfall content update also will include the brand new “Verticality” map, additional weapon attachment and gear options, improved sights for grenade launchers, and mounted grenade launcher mods for M-4 and AK-74 rifles.

Built on Valve’s Source Engine, INSURGENCY supports up to 32-person multiplayer and six-player cooperative, and showcases a training level as well as offline practice against AI. The game is built for Windows PC and Mac OS X. More on INSURGENCY can be found on New World Interactive’s Website www.playinsurgency.com. “Like” the game on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and watch it on Twitch.

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ESL to Host US$50,000 Halo: The Master Chief Collection Launch Invitational

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(Los Angeles, CA) October 22, 2014 – ESL, the world’s largest independent esports brand, is set to host a US$50,000 Halo: The Master Chief Collection competition in their newly built ESL studios in Burbank, California. The Master Chief Collection Launch Invitational will see 32 of the best Halo players battle it out from November 8-9, ahead of the game’s release on November 11th.

Timo Karamustafa, Product Manager Pro Gaming ESL, said, “We are thrilled to host the Halo: The Master Chief Collection Launch Invitational at the ESL Burbank studios in collaboration with 343 Industries and Twitch TV. We are kicking off the launch for the most anticipated shooter in 2014 and continuing to support Halo esports with the best players and a kick-ass show! $50,000 on the line is the only way for us to do it right.”

Eight competing teams will undergo a double-elimination bracket in a best-of-three series, in the hopes to get to the final and take home US$20,000 in first place winnings. The winners will also be the first to play the all-new Halo 5: Guardians Mulitplayer Beta, yet to be released to the public. Tonight, over on HaloWaypoint.com, team captains for the competition will be announced. The competition in Burbank will be commentated by Andy ‘Bravo’ Dudynsky and Alex ‘Goldenboy’ Mendez, and will be streamed live over Twitch.

Andy ‘Bravo’ Dudynsky, Community Manager at 343 Industries: “We are excited to continue in partnering with ESL and Twitch TV for the launch of Halo: The Master Chief Collection. The Launch Invitational tournament will feature 32 of the biggest names in eSports, $50k in prizing, and a full weekend of Halo eSports. I can’t wait to commentate the matches, and I’m excited see who will take home first place.”

More Halo action is scheduled for November 10 in the Avalon Theatre (Los Angeles), with some first-look footage of the Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Beta and the world premiere of the live-action Halo: Nightfall series. Find out more on www.eslgaming.com and Xbox Wire.