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Razer Unveils Ripsaw Capture Card

2016/03/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News, Tech News

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of its Razer Ripsaw capture card. This crucial tool for broadcasting empowers users with high-performance recording and streaming capabilities, bringing game footage to popular platforms like Twitch and YouTube with remarkable resolutions and frame rates.

The Razer Ripsaw offers industry-leading full 1080p game capture at 60 frames per second, for crisp, clear and smooth viewing.  Using the top-of-the-line USB 3.0 standard, the Razer Ripsaw streams on uncompressed raw game footage with nearly zero latency. Moreover, audiences may enjoy even more personalized and fun experiences when broadcasters exploit the capture card’s onboard audio and microphone inputs, which plug into any music source or microphone for a secondary audio or commentary layer.

Not only is the Razer Ripsaw a robust and easy-to-use game capture card with Windows PCs, it also comes with all the necessary cables to plug-and-play with popular game consoles such as the Razer Forge TV, Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, Nintendo Wii U, and past-generation devices such as the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This gives broadcasters a wider range of game options to share.

The Razer Ripsaw works right out of the box with popular streaming software like Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) and XSplit, ensuring broadcasters can start right away, without having to deal with unnecessary third-party bloatware that is commonly associated with other streaming solutions.

“Razer has been involved with the streaming scene since the beginning of game broadcasting, with top streamers using our hardware through the ages to get the unfair gaming advantage in front of audiences,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer CEO and co-founder.  “We’re excited to design a game capture card that meets the exacting needs of broadcasters and to also give newcomers a perfect tool to help them possibly become the next Syndicate or Pewdiepie.”

The Razer Ripsaw is part of a complete suite of Razer Broadcaster products designed to give streamers the high performance tools to achieve their goals.  The Razer Broadcaster suite includes the Razer Seiren digital microphone, one of the most popular mics used by streamers today.

In addition to launching the Razer Ripsaw, Razer is developing an online resource platform for streamers to get tips and tricks to performing their best.  The Razer Supported Streamer Program has been revamped to ensure that aspiring broadcasters can leverage Razer support to achieve their goals.  For information on Razer Ripsaw and related programs, interested parties may visit www.razerzone.com/ripsaw

Price: USD179.99/EUR179.99

Availability: Worldwide and on RazerStore.com

System requirements:

  • Windows 10/8.1/7 (64/32 bit)
  • USB 3.0 powered
  • CPU:

o   Desktop – Intel Core i5-4440 3.10 GHz or above

o   Laptop – Intel Core i7-4810MQ or above

  • Graphics card:

o   Desktop – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 and above

o   Laptop – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M and above

  • Memory: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)

 

Technical specifications:

  • Interface: USB 3.0 only
  • Video input: Digital – HDMI / Analog – Component
  • Audio input: Digital – HDMI / Analog – RCA L/R
  • Audio mix-in input: 3.5 mm mic-in / 3.5 mm aux-in
  • Video output: HDMI (pass-through from HDMI and Component input)
  • Max capture resolution: Uncompressed 1080p60
  • Supported resolutions: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i

 

Product size and weight:

  • Depth: 130 mm / 5.12 in.
  • Width: 86 mm / 3.39 in.
  • Height: 17 mm / 0.67 in.
  • Weight: 183 g / 0.40 lbs.

 

What’s in the box:

  • Razer Ripsaw game capture card
  • USB 3.0 cable
  • HDMI cable
  • Component AV cable
  • Component AV Multi cable
  • 3.5 mm audio cable
  • Important Product Information Guide

The Walking Dead: Michonne – Episode 2 Trailer

2016/03/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

March 29, 2016 – Today we can share these screenshots and an all-new launch trailer for ‘Give No Shelter,’ the second of three episodes in The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries.

Episode 2: ‘Give No Shelter’ will be available starting Tuesday, March 29th on PC/Mac via the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. The miniseries will conclude with the third episode, ‘What We Deserve,’ in April.

The miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman’s best-selling comic books, portrayed in-game by award-winning actress Samira Wiley (Orange is the New Black). Haunted by her past and coping with unimaginable loss and regret, the story explores Michonne across a three episode miniseries event. Players will dive into the mind of Michonne to discover what took her away from Rick, Carl, and the rest of her trusted group… and what brought her back.

In Episode 2, ‘Give No Shelter,’ a daring escape from the floating colony of Monroe sees Michonne, Pete, and Sam running for their lives. An all too brief reprieve is soon shattered; the leaders of Monroe don’t forgive and don’t forget. With memories of her daughters bleeding ever further into Michonne’s blurred reality, her world is becoming increasingly fractured… just at the point when she’ll need all of her skills to survive.

To date, The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series has sold more than 50 million episodes worldwide, earning more than 100 Game of the Year awards from outlets including Metacritic, USA Today, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, Yahoo!, The Telegraph, Mashable, Polygon, Destructoid and GamesRadar, and was also the recipient of two BAFTA Video Games Awards for Best Story and Best Mobile Game.

The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series and offers an emotionally-charged, tailored game experience where a player’s actions and choices affect how their story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries Episode 2 – ‘Give No Shelter’ is rated ‘M’ (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood & Gore, and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter.
For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, and all of his titles, visit www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com.

D23 Expo Returns to Anaheim in 2017

2016/03/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

BURBANK, Calif. – March 28, 2016 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present, and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again when D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presents D23 Expo 2017 at the Anaheim Convention Center the weekend of July 14–16. Each of Disney’s magical worlds will unite under one roof to celebrate what’s new and what’s on the horizon from theme parks, television, music, gaming, and films, including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel.

Highlights planned for D23 Expo include the Disney Legends Ceremony, which honors the talented men and women who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy; an all-new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives; D23 Expo’s costume contest, Mousequerade, showcasing the most creative designs by fans; the D23 Expo Emporium, where Disney fans can buy, sell, and trade Disney collectibles, memorabilia, merchandise, and more; and the D23 Expo Design Challenge. (Details on the Design Challenge and Mousequerade will be forthcoming.)

The 2017 Expo will feature a massive show floor full of immersive experiences and special opportunities to see what’s next for Disney around the world—and guests may run into their favorite Disney stars, characters, Imagineers, animators, and filmmakers. StagePass, the popular ticket distribution system that allows attendees to obtain guaranteed seats for some of Expo’s most popular presentations, and StorePass, which allows priority entry to select shopping venues at the event, will once again enhance the guest experience. Hall D23, the popular presentation and performance venue featuring more than 7,000 seats, will return, as will Stage 23, Stage 28, and Center Stage.

The fifth event follows the success of D23 Expo 2015, which drew tens of thousands of Disney fans for three star-studded days and nights. Guests were treated to appearances by such celebrities as Johnny Depp, Harrison Ford, Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Evans, Ginnifer Goodwin, and Dwayne Johnson and watched performances by Ne-Yo, Sabrina Carpenter, the cast of Teen Beach 2 and stars of Disney’s shows on Broadway. Guests previewed costumes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and were the first to hear about the new Star Wars-themed lands coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. They also enjoyed a look back at Disney’s rich history through extraordinary panels, presentations, and exhibits and discovered the newest entertainment, technology, and products coming from Disney.

Advance tickets for D23 Expo 2017 will go on sale at D23Expo.com beginning July 14, 2016. D23 Members will receive special pricing on both one- and three-day tickets to the event, which is open to the general public. D23 Gold and Charter Members will also be entitled to special benefits at the 2017 Expo. Gold Members will also have an opportunity to purchase the Sorcerer Package, which provides a host of special benefits and amenities. Ticket prices will be announced this summer.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada – Orks Trailer

2016/03/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 25, 2016 – Battlefleet Gothic beta participants have already had a brief taste of the Ork’s devastating potential, when they faced them during the last mission of the prologue.

The Orks will be arriving at full speed in the coming days to shake up the beta’s intense battles even further. The total opposite of Chaos’ long-range gameplay and the Imperium’s balanced style, the Orks fight in the most direct, brutal (and fun!) way possible. Players will be able to wield the Orks’ mighty power in beta skirmishes, before ramming enemy ships in multiplayer.

All of this is illustrated in today’s trailer, which gives a fittingly loud introduction for the Orks. Supported by a primal void-shanty heard on every battlefield they’re invading, these destruction specialists take a wild pleasure in abolishing enemy fleets, leaving behind only metal scraps and burning carcasses.

Romain Clavier, Game Director of Tindalos explains:

“It’s a huge pleasure for a young studio like ours to see Battlefleet Gothic gather so much interest from so many players. The beta has been incredibly helpful in spotting relevant demands from the community. Following this huge response we’ve made the decision to spend some additional time integrating your feedback into the game. As a consequence, we will release Battlefleet Gothic: Armada on April 21st.

Based on that, we felt the need to release more content, both to reward current Battlefleet players and to introduce even more madness to this beta! As a result, we’ve decided to unleash the Orks in the coming days. This faction will turn your Battlefleet Gothic: Armada experience upside-down, with a totally different, more brutal style of gameplay. Having them in the beta will also allow us to balance them perfectly before the game releases.

There’s another important thing we’d like to announce. Currently, the Space Marines fleet is offered for free to all Early Adopters. With the support of our publisher Focus, we’ve decided to develop another faction that we’ll unveil soon. This new faction, available in a few months, will also be offered for free to all Early Adopters – people who pre-ordered the game or purchase it during the first two months after release. We wanted to show you, the community, that we’re passionate about supporting this game and its players. We’re always paying attention to your feedback, and this is how together we’ll make the game we’ve all dreamt about.”

Preorder Battlefleet Gothic: Armada’s Early Adopters Edition at 10% off, and receive the Space Marines fleet + one additional fleet (more info coming soon) for free, as well as instant access to the beta, which will continue until the game releases. Battlefleet Gothic: Armada will release April 21st on PC.

Homefront: The Revolution ‘Guerrilla Warfare 101’

2016/03/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Larkspur, Calif., March 24, 2016 – Deep Silver revealed today the “Guerrilla Warfare 101” trailer, the first in a series of new Homefront: The Revolution gameplay trailers. It showcases the type of gameplay and combat variety players can expect in the game’s single-player campaign as well as in the online co-op Resistance Mode.

Faced with the technologically superior forces of the KPA who are occupying Philadelphia in 2029, the Resistance needs to fight their war for liberation on their own terms. Urban guerrillas use their knowledge of the environment, their custom homebrew weapons, and their Guerrilla Toolkit to their advantage to even the odds.

As a guerrilla fighter in the Resistance you:

• MODIFY WEAPONS TO SUIT ANY SITUATION
Use the in-game and on-the-fly weapon customization system to tailor your weapons to your style of play. Add a silencer to infiltrate under the cover of darkness in a dynamic day and night cycle, or equip a muzzle break to forego stealth in favor of loud firepower. Equip different sights and scopes or different grips to go from short range mobile stability to long range accuracy.

• CONVERT WEAPONS FOR ON THE FLY UTILITY
Convert your pistol to a submachine gun, your assault rifle to a mine launcher, your crossbow to a flamethrower and more!

• USE THE GUERRILLA TOOLKIT TO TURN OPEN WORLD COMBAT INTO A TACTICAL PLAYGROUND
Use explosive and incendiary devices to ambush the KPA, distract patrols, or hack enemy cameras and drones to turn enemy tech against them. Modify any of your Guerrilla Toolkit items with a bit of good old American ingenuity; throw it, trigger it, lay a trap, or put it on an R/C Car to take direct control.

• USE THE TERRAIN
This city is your city. Learn your environment to know where to strike from, and where to escape to. In the urban population centers of the Yellow Zones, strike unseen and melt away in the city’s alleyways. In the war-torn Red Zones of Philadelphia, hit hard and unexpected, then jump on your motorbike to evade the inevitable KPA reinforcements.

Dark Souls III – Accursed Trailer

2016/03/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

March 24, 2016 – A new gameplay trailer for Dark Souls III is now available for download from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. The new “Accursed Trailer” immerses viewers into the darkly beautiful world of Dark Souls III, the gripping and rewarding action-RPG fueled by sinister enemies, lethal weapons and the classic sword and sorcery combat. Contrasting light and dark, life and death, the trailer showcases the grotesque and stunning sights and intense conflicts that have made the Dark Souls franchise hugely popular around the world.

Dark Souls III is available April 12, 2016 in North America and South America for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and STEAM.

Dark Souls is also now available to play on Xbox One. Relive the original classic title or experience the world of Dark Souls for the first time in anticipation for the release of Dark Souls III.

Master of Orion Early Access Phase 2 Starts Tomorrow

2016/03/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 24, 2016 — Master of Orion’s galaxy is expanding further. Beginning tomorrow, March 25, the second phase of Early Access starts, delivering more races to play and dominate the galaxy. Explorers can wield the power of the hive with the Klackon, control the technological might of the Meklar, or harness the ruthlessness of the Terran—an original race exclusive to the Master of Orion Collector’s Edition. A new victory condition has also been added: Technological.

The Klackon are an insectoid alien race. Their hive mind allows them to work collectively to develop tech rapidly and can build a large fleet in a heartbeat—perfect for a head-on strategy. The hyper-logical and mechanical Meklar may not be the most industrious, but they are masters of technology and can produce fleets of huge ships.

The Terran, a twisted off-shoot of the Human race, has spent millennia in deep space preparing for war. They are skilled at engineering and have the ability to create powerful ships at a reduced cost. You don’t have to be genius to know that you should focus on growing your army to dominate space. However, if you want to keep some enemies close, the Terran can strongly influence the Galactic Council thanks to their commanding nature.

If, for some reason, this selection of aliens doesn’t quite fulfill your game plan, you can now create your own custom race, mixing and matching the different attributes of the existing races. Custom races are perfect for exploring new ways to conquer the stars and the possibilities are endless. Ever wanted to see what the intellectual and reserved Psilons would be like if they had the skills to become warmongers? Now you can.

The second phase of Early Access also brings a new path to victory: Technological. Dominate the galaxy through your research prowess by unlocking technologies and become the first to complete massive tech achievements and feats of engineering.

Early Access is NGD Studios’ opportunity to collect player feedback, and the team has been listening. So far, the team has improved Tactical Battles, enhanced AI, added ship design and implemented new levels of difficulty.

The NGD team still want your feedback, so why not join the over 50,000 intrepid “Masters of Orion” already playing and make the game greater together with NGD Studios and the WG Labs Team?

Fans can also check out the latest Master of Orion Developer Diary. In it, the crew at NGD Studios take you through the creation of their distinct art assets and race design:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-41JxaOA7o

The Master of Orion Collector’s Edition grants immediate early access to the game and is available for purchase below:

Total War Battles: Kingdom Launch Trailer

2016/03/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

LONDON & IRVINE, CA – MARCH 24, 2016 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. SEGA® of America, Inc., and Creative Assembly today announced that Total War Battles™: KINGDOM is now available for free download on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch; as well as digital download on Google Play™ for Android devices, PC via Steam and Mac.

From the creators of the award-winning Total War Battles™: SHOGUN, KINGDOM sees players ruling a fledgling realm during the tumultuous turn of the 10th century. Introducing all-new gameplay mechanics and for the first time ever bringing the celebrated massed clashes of Total War to mobile platforms, Total War Battles™: KINGDOM features both realm building and large-scale tactical battles.

As players carve out their own piece of a war-torn world, they will transform their lands from a desolate wilderness into a powerful and prosperous realm, while training and customizing their very own army to go head-to-head with other players or AI enemies in real time battles. Players must conquer new territories, overcome their enemies and outwit their competitors as they wage Total War in a persistent world across multiple platforms, carrying over progress no matter where or when they choose to play.

“While there are great casual games on mobile, with Kingdom we wanted to make a much deeper strategy game, but one you can still play at your pace and on the go. KINGDOM is a true Total War game: strategic, historical, great looking but also designed from the ground up for your phone and tablet,” said Renaud Charpentier, Total War Battles: KINGDOM Game Director.

Total War Battles: KINGDOM is available for free download on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, as well as digital download on Google Play™ for Android devices, PC viaSteam and Mac. For more information, please visit www.twkingdom.com. Players can also follow the game’s socials via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

ScareLA 2016 Tickets Available for Pre-Order

2016/03/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Tuesday, March 22, 2016) – ScareLA, the Southern California Halloween convention, is excited to announce the dates of its 2016 event today. ScareLA 2016 is set to take place at the Pasadena Convention Center on August 6 and 7, 2016. An expanded showroom space of over 100,000 sq. ft. will accommodate the con’s growing list of vendors, attractions, and entertainment.

The 2016 convention theme, “Season of the Witch,” and tagline, “Cast a Dark Spell on the Summer,” are dedicated to celebrating all things spooky, scary and unusual in SoCal and beyond; featuring a playful themed logo by artist Mary J. Hoffman (aka BoogerVampire).

“ScareLA is proud to be the summer sneak peek of the West Coast Halloween season,” said Lora Ivanova, ScareLA Founder and Executive Producer. “We not only showcase the top horror content creators in the area but also pioneer new interactive and immersive experiences unlike anything patrons can experience at a typical fan or comic-book convention. We have many exciting surprises in store for 2016 and plan on unleashing our darkest magic on Los Angeles this August!”

The ScareLA convention features original Halloween entertainment and programming. This year attendees can enjoy: an expanded showfloor in two halls featuring over 200 curated vendors, artists and exhibits; presentations and exclusive reveals of the area’s top attractions and theme parks; an extensive schedule of classes, workshops, and demos for all ages; children’s programming; mini haunt experiences, screening room, interactive exhibits, games, cosplay, costume party and more.

Debuting in 2013, ScareLA was created to celebrate the diverse Halloween industry and community of the West Coast – from its iconic seasonal theme park events to home haunts. The event has become a mecca for horror fans and families in Los Angeles and beyond, extending the Halloween season through the summer. Attracting close to 10,000 guests in 2015, ScareLA is one of the fastest growing independent conventions in the U.S. to-date.

ScareLA’s ticket pre-sale launches this week with aggressive discounts up to 50% off for loyal fans and past attendees. To buy tickets or learn more about ScareLA’s 2016 plans, visit the ScareLA website at www.scarela.com.