Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, today launched Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris and, along with it, released the official launch trailer. Enjoy!
Author - Jerry Paxton
El Segundo, CA – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has shown the first footage of METAL GEAR ONLINE, while also confirming that the multi-player content will be released as part of the highly anticipated METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
METAL GEAR ONLINE is a dedicated multi-player mode that segues into elements of the main game and will be included with the single player campaign in METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN at no extra cost. KONAMI showed METAL GEAR ONLINE in a four-minute debut trailer, aired during The Game Awards show held in Las Vegas and streamed online on December 5th.
METAL GEAR ONLINE represents the third iteration of the popular multiplayer game, newly redesigned with the familiar gameplay and aesthetic styling of its companion single-player campaign METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. With a focus on Tactical Team Operations, the game features a ‘class system’ that more uniquely defines the strengths and abilities of player characters on the battle field. Key characters from the series including Venom Snake and Ocelot will also make appearances in the anticipated multiplayer feature. Further information regarding the development and content of METAL GEAR ONLINE will be unveiled approaching launch. Fans can also follow twitter.com/metalgearonline and facebook.com/mgs for more information.
Concluding the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is the largest and most ambitious addition to the series to date. It focuses on the hero of the series, Snake, and follows the events of the recently released prologue, METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Set within a series of huge open-world environments, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is brought to vivid life via changing weather conditions and the gradual change from day to night within missions. The change in lighting as the day progresses has a huge impact on the series’ famed stealth-based gameplay. Powered by the new FOX Engine, which delivers stunningly beautiful graphics, the game offers total strategic freedom of choice in how the user approaches missions, including the use of various modes of transport and key infiltration techniques. Such freedom ensures that METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN will set new standards for player immersion.
To pre-order METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, please visit: https://www.konami.com/mgsv/
Product page: http://www.konami.jp/mgs5/
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CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, a world leader in connected devices and software for gamers, today announced the launch of Stream Viewer for Comms, a new feature for the gaming VoIP messenger.
Stream Viewer for Comms seamlessly integrates popular streaming providers such as Twitch, the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers, to enhance the social experience of gaming.
The three main challenges with stream viewing today are:
- Discovery of new streams; and
- Being alerted when streamers go live; and
- Social interaction on streams due to the amount of spamming in the popular channels;
The new Stream Viewer for Comms will allow the millions of Razer users to address all of the above issues. With the new Stream Viewer for Comms, streams can now be recommended to users based on interest, games and also via recommendations by friends. Further, Comms will also send an alert to all stream followers when a streamer comes online. Finally, Comms allows private hosting of chat groups to watch streams as they come live – so that groups of friends can interact and communicate with each other.
The public release of the Stream Viewer for Comms followed a two-week, early-access event where over 4000 users tried the software.
The full list of features for the Stream Viewer for Razer Comms will include the following:
- Watch streams with friends
- Discover streams based on interests and games
- Host private chats while watching streams with friends
- Create playlists to group favorite streams together
- Receive notifications when streams go live
- Share playlists
“Broadcasting and watching gameplay is now a global phenomenon – Twitch, alone, has attracted more than 60 million unique visitors and more than 16 billion minutes of content in a month,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Maximizing this new and exciting form of media content and consumption, Razer Comms with its Stream Viewer feature aims to push the social experience in gaming and provide Razer’s millions of users with access to a refined streaming content experience.”
“Our goal is to be everywhere gamers are,” said Matthew DiPietro, VP of Marketing, Twitch. “Stream Viewer for Razer Comms, Razer’s promising new desktop software, provides one more way for the Twitch community to connect.”
ABOUT RAZER COMMS:
Razer Comms is a free all-in-one communications solution for gamers, offering crystal clear VoIP and versatile instant messaging with group chat capabilities. Built with advanced in-game overlay functionality and cross-game chat support, Razer Comms allows you to get in touch with your friends without compromising your gameplay. This is how gamers were meant to communicate.
Razer Comms also includes the following features:
- Instant Messaging – Instant message and voice with friends on your list, colleagues at work or your raiding guild party members quickly and easily.
- In Game Overlay – Stay notified of all your messages, notifications and even connect with voice to friends without ever losing your focus on the game screen with the minimal real estate overlay feature of Comms.
- Gaming on the Go – With an Android application and the ability to forward calls and messages to your PC when linked, you are always connected to your guild and friends no matter where you are.
You can learn more about Razer Comms at http://www.razerzone.com/comms.
December 5, 2014 – Warsaw, Poland/ As the rules that govern our civilization crumble, a new order of things is bound to emerge. In the latest trailer for Dying Light, Techland for the first time ever give a sneak peek into the storyline of their open-world, action survival game.
Looking for inspirations for Dying Light, we delved into classics of international literature, such as Albert Camus’s The Plague and Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness” – explains Rafał Orkan, a novelist and co-author of Dying Light’s story. “With our game, we wanted to evoke similar emotions and offer players an insight into how people react to the extreme.”
Roaming a city devastated by a mysterious epidemic that turns people into zombies, players will assume the role of Kyle Crane, an undercover operative sent to infiltrate the quarantine zone. Sheer chaos, warring factions and a suspicious mission all tug at Crane’s decisions for what he has been told is “the greater good”. Yet who decides when greater good turns into necessary evil?
“Going into Dying Light, I was blown away by the visuals of the game and was surprised by such a mature, intense script. I’m honored Techland let me be a small part of this gritty tale of survival. Can’t wait to see people’s reactions when they find out what’s really going on in the story and I can’t wait to play the game myself!”– says Roger Craig Smith, the voice behind Kyle Crane and known from such popular titles as Batman: Arkham Origins and many more.
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Here is an official letter for cd Projekt RED, the developers of the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, announcing that they will be delaying the game for another 12 weeks. I propose that we give them kudos for being so open on the delay and I, for one, am still on the edge of my seat to play it.
Official Letter
Dear Gamers,
Ever since we started working on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, we knew it would be an ambitious game. We wanted, and still aim, to give you an incredible experience, an epic adventure in a vast, completely open fantasy universe.
The sheer size and complexity of The Witcher, key features of the title, have had a decisive impact on production. Now, nearing the end of our work, we see many details that need to be corrected. When we release the most important game in our studio’s history, we must be absolutely sure that we did everything we could to limit any bugs to a level that will allow you to enjoy the game thoroughly.
With this in mind, we took another look at current workloads and what they mean for the team. Even though everyone is working at full speed, we concluded that we need another 12 weeks, so we are shifting the release date of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to May 19th, 2015.
We owe you an apology. We set the release date too hastily. It’s a hard lesson, one to take to heart for the future. We know what we want to do to make Wild Hunt one of the best RPGs you will ever play. And we continue to work hard to achieve just that. So, we apologize and ask for your trust.
Thank you for the all support you show us on a daily basis. We truly do appreciate it. It has fueled us in our passion since the start and will continue to do so.
– The Board of CD PROJEKT SA
The Odd Gentlemen and Sierra have released the reveal trailer for their upcoming King’s Quest, a reboot of the original Sierra classic PC game from 1984. King’s Quest is expected to launch in fall 2015 on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360, and Windows PC.
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Gainesville, FL – December 5, 2014 – Trendy Entertainment today paved the way for new armies to bring the fight to the malevolent Old Ones with the release of Dungeon Defenders II, an action tower defense video game, to Steam’s Early Access program. A sequel to 2011’s widely praised Dungeon Defenders, this newest entry in Trendy’s flagship franchise launches in conjunction with The Game Awards 2014 ceremony, where it was revealed that the full game will also come to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system next year.
“We’ve been partnering with many of our most engaged community members through our Defense Council program to make Dungeon Defenders II an experience worthy of its namesake,” said Trendy Entertainment CEO Darrell Rodriguez. “Early Access allows us to take that process of transparent, player-engaged development even further with a wider set of voices from which to draw feedback and enhance this shared adventure.”
Players that purchase Dungeon Defenders II through Early Access will gain entry to a pre-alpha build that opens up the entire first region of the game along with four of the series’ most iconic champions. In addition to receiving specific in-game gifts, Early Access participants will be able to vote directly on gameplay decisions made during this stage of production through the new Influence System.
Dungeon Defenders II is a third-person action-strategy role-playing game with both single-player and vibrant cooperative multiplayer. As the land of Etheria is besieged by the innumerable swarms of the Old Ones, players must build up their heroes and defenses to survive the onslaught. The sequel advances the core mechanics of the original Dungeon Defenders with new combat, defense and progression systems, including new abilities, loot, enemies and an elemental combo system.
And that experience will soon be open to PlayStation®4 owners. “Bringing the first Dungeon Defenders to the PlayStation®Network was a proud accomplishment for this team,” Rodriguez added. “It’s a privilege to once again have the PlayStation® community playing alongside us.”
Dungeon Defenders II is now available on PC via Steam Early Access. Early Access, priced at $24.99 standard but on sale now for $19.99 for a limited time, includes $30 of in-game currency and an exclusive Hero Embellishment set. An upgraded bundle with exclusive skins and more is also available.
The final version of the title, available on PC, Mac, Linux and PlayStation®4, will be free-to-play, supported by ethical in-game purchases. For more details, visit www.DungeonDefenders.com, and follow along at www.facebook.com/DungeonDefenders and www.twitter.com/TrendyEnt.
SAN JOSE, Calif., (December 5, 2014) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. today announced GODZILLA for Western audiences coming to both the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.
Developed by Japanese videogame studio NATSUME ATARI, GODZILLA places players in control of one of the most famous and destructive monsters in entertainment history. As Godzilla players will trample and lay waste to cities and environments with the goal of taking out each area’s Energy Generator while collecting as much G-Energy as possible. The G-Energy can then be used to power-up Godzilla, increasing both his physical size as well as his offensive and defensive skills. The game will also allow players to utilize a dynamic Movie-Style Camera Angle System, delivering the most epic camera angles from which to destroy both a multitude of locations as well as classic enemies such as Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Mechagodzilla.
“Godzilla has had a long history and is one of Japan’s most famous pop culture exports that have entertained millions of people for generations in the West.” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. “We’re excited to continue this great history by bringing the GODZILLA videogame for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 to excited fans. Let the countdown to monstrous destruction and epic battles begin!”
GODZILLA will feature multiple game modes including; Mission Mode where players will wreak mayhem through more than 20 different stages of play; a Diorama Mode that allows players to place Godzilla in different settings to capture epic photos; and a King of Monsters Mode where Godzilla must fight his way through the franchises most famous enemies to reach the top of the monster hierarchy and claim the throne as the true King of Monsters.
Currently rated “RP” for Rating Pending by the ESRB, GODZILLA will be available in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 system and PlayStation®3 system in summer 2015.
To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc.’s other products go to:http://www.bandainamcogames.com/home.html. Join the conversation on BANDAI NAMCO Games’ US Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/#!/BandaiNamcoUS.
Communications gear is a highly talked about piece of kit for any airsoft player looking to take their gameplay to the next level. Whether you join a hardcore, “Milsim” airsoft team or simply take part in some of the larger game events out there, being able to utilize radio communications is an immense tactical advantage over players not using radio communications. It can also be a boon to your own personal safety in case something goes wrong out on the field.
Most traditional communications setups require the use of a radio, push-to-talk (PTT) unit, and a microphone or speaker unit (these are many times part of a headset unit). Code RED Headsets, however, has a very “tacticool” option in their Signal 21-M6 shoulder speaker mic unit that does not rely on a standard headset style. Not only does the Signal 21-M6 plug directly into your radio instead of a PTT unit, but it also has a built-in speaker and microphone. This saves you a lot of hassle in setting your communications up on your plate carrier.
As many of you players already know, there are fields out there that require ear protection both in their public matches as well as organized events. Unfortunately, ear protection can be clumsy unless you are wearing a full face paintball mask or “Army of Two” style airsoft mask. For those of us wearing a helmet, goggles, and mesh half-face mask, things get more complicated. Those little rubber ear flaps being sold at online airsoft retailers simply don’t work well and are distracting with how they flop around when you turn your head.
For my airsoft games, I prefer to wear ear protection that not only keeps errant BBs from entering my ear canals but, also, enhances my normal hearing. I choose to wear a set of Howard Leight Impact Sport headphones. They are made for real shooting environments where they digitally-enhance ambient sound while muffle the high decibel sound of gunfire. Additionally, they have a 3.5mm input jack for your MP3 player or smartphone. Basically, they are just about the best thing since sliced bread. In fact, I use them for when I hit the real steel range as well and they haven’t failed me yet.
More interesting is how the two devices compliment each other. The Code RED Signal 21-M6 has a 3.5mm output jack on it which allows you to redirect sound from the speaker unit to an earpiece, secret service style. But, with the Howard Leight Impact Sport headphones, you can plug the included 3.5mm audio cable from the headphones directly into the Signal 21-M6. This allows you to hear the audio from the speaker unit inside your ear protection while at the same time enhancing the ambient sounds of the environment. Using the two products together is simply amazing and they go together like peas and carrots.
In terms of build quality, the Signal 21-M6 is as solid as a rock – especially when compared to most other airsoft-grade communications gear. In fact, the quality is good enough that I wouldn’t hesitate to take one of these along for my civilian bug out bag. I give Code RED a huge amount of kudos for packing this kind of craftsmanship into an airsoft-grade communications accessory. This thing will hold up to multi-day tournament use in the forest, desert, mud, wherever.
Setting the Signal 21-M6 Shoulder Speaker Mic up is very easy – you just plug it into your handy talkie and it works. If you choose to utilize the 3.5mm audio port, you just plug in there as well. It features a nice, multi-directional clip on its backside so you can attach it to some MOLLE webbing, a lapel, or any other piece of fabric you like. If you have a microphone loop sewn into your uniform or gear, all the better, it will clip onto that as well.
In terms of actual usage, the Signal 21-M6 is easy to operate with a basic push-to-talk button on one side of it. Clipping it to the shoulder strap of my chest rig made it easy to get to and use while playing, and the audio quality of the speaker unit is very good. I simply have no complaints about the unit thus far.
Overall, Code RED Headsets has an amazing piece of kit for your airsoft loadout or civilian prepper’s bug out bag in the Signal 21-M6 Shoulder Speaker Mic. It retails for an extremely reasonable $49 dollars and is available now – both at Code RED’s official website and airsoft retailers like Evike.com. Additionally, while ours was setup for Motorola 1-pin style radios, they offer a plethora of other connectors for those of you with non Motorola 1-pin units.
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Universal City, California – It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Universal Studios HollywoodSM and Universal CityWalk® deck the halls for a wintry calendar of cool holiday activities at The Entertainment Capital of L.A.SM
A very, merry “GrinchmasTM” returns to Universal Studios Hollywood as the theme park celebrates the Who-lidays with The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Whos from the town of Who-ville.
“Grinchmas” runs weekends on December 6-7 and 13-14, then continues daily fromDecember 19, 2014 through January 3, 2015.
The Universal Plaza, an elaborate grand piazza at the heart of the theme park, will serve as the backdrop for the lighting of the towering “Grinchmas” tree – a whimsical centerpiece twisting and spiraling 60 feet above visitors and providing the ideal setting for merry holiday making memories, while The Grinch, his adorable dog Max and the Whoville Whos entertain guests nearby with fun-filled photo opportunities.
As part of the fab-Who-lous event, Martha May Who-vier and the Who Dolls will take center stage by the “Grinchmas” tree performing energetic musical sets to usher in the Christmas season in style. The Wholiday Singers—a hip boy-band ensemble—will perform nightly a cappella concerts featuring a mix of Christmas favorites and pop rock.
The spirited “Grinchmas” event will also capture guests’ imagination with a variety of inspiring activities designed to create long lasting memories. These include:
- Who-ville Post Office – Visitors will have a chance to partake in the “Grow Your Hearts 3 Sizes” campaign when they share their good deeds on a postcard and mail them to The Grinch. In return, Random House Children’s Books, the publishers of Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, will pay it forward by donating a book to a child in need through First Book on behalf of the sender.
- Trim up the Tree Lot – Guests can design and personalize their own “Grinchmas” ornaments to help decorate the venue’s other “Grinchmas” trees or take them home as a keepsake.
- Who-bilicious Cookie Dec-Who-rating – Freshly baked, ginger bread cookies will be available for purchase, and guests can create their very own amazing treats with an assortment of delectable frostings and tasty toppers.
- Story Time with Cindy Lou Who – Cindy Lou Who and her Who friends will gather guests of all ages – tall and small—for an engaging storytelling show of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, featuring special effects and audience participation.
Aboard the world-famous behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, fans of the blockbuster film, “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” will have the chance to enjoy a close-up view of the original Who-ville film sets and a one-of-a-kind performance by unforgettable Who-ville Whos re-enacting popular scenes and songs from the family favorite.
“Grinchmas” is included in the price of theme park admission. More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
The spirit of the season continues with a wintertime transformation of Universal CityWalk, beginning the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 28 through Christmas day,Thursday, December 25, 2014. A spectacular 40-foot tall Christmas tree will glisten with 200,000 LED icicles choreographed to the lights and sounds of the season in the “5 Towers” plaza. Santa Claus will make nightly appearances and offer special photo opportunities at Santa’s Snow Zone, complete with evening hourly snow falls at the heart of CityWalk. Visits from St. Nick, along with free concert performances and an eclectic ensemble of talented street performers will make CityWalk the ultimate L.A. holiday destination. Admission to Universal CityWalk is free.
As families prepare for gift giving, Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular “Buy A Day, Get 2015 Free” annual pass offers tremendous value and visits throughout 2015 for the price of a single day’s admission.
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Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A. includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. World-class rides and attractions include the popular “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” family adventure ride, the intense, award-winning ride, “King Kong 360 3-D” on the famed behind-the-scenes Studio Tour, the critically-acclaimed mega-attraction, Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “The Simpsons Ride™,” “Revenge of the Mummy SM —The Ride” and “Jurassic Park® —The Ride.”
ABOUT DR. SEUSS ENTERPRISES, L.P. The primary focus of the Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. is to protect the integrity of the Dr. Seuss books while expanding beyond books into ancillary areas. This effort is a strategic part of the overall mission to nurture and protect the relationship consumers have with Dr. Seuss characters. Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) said he never wanted to license his characters to anyone who would “round out the edges.” That is one of the guiding philosophies of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Audrey S. Geisel, the widow of Dr. Seuss, heads Dr. Seuss Enterprises as CEO.