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Galactic Civilizations III Gets Beta Content Update

2014/10/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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Plymouth, MI – October 16, 2014 – Rival factions across the galaxy now have another weapon in their arsenals today as diplomacy and trade – along with a new playable race, the Krynn – are now available as part of Stardock’s first major content update for the Galactic Civilizations III beta. The beta is currently available for $44.99 as part of Steam Early Access (currently at a 10 percent discount: http://store.steampowered.com/app/226860/).

Diplomacy provides space emperors and empresses the opportunity to find common ground with rivals or enforce a United Planets embargo, providing further depth to gameplay and altering how players pursue ultimate rule over the galaxy. Trading is also included in today’s patch, so players have a good reason to make friends – although goods passing through trade routes are subject to…aggressive renegotiation of their ownership should a hostile warfleet happen by.

Another faction joins the race to dominate the galaxy today as well. The Krynn are a conglomeration of species whose government is comfortably in the pocket of organized crime, and who enjoy healthy boosts in spreading their “protective” influence around the galaxy as well as a leg up in keeping their own populace content – or at least well-behaved.

Galactic Civilizations III, available only for 64-bit Windows PCs, puts players in charge of one of several fantastical sci-fi races (including 23rd-century humans) about to begin interstellar colonization. Spreading your empire throughout the galaxy, unlocking the secrets of creation through radical scientific research, and building massive fleets of starships to defend your way of life is only the beginning.

As the age of expansion ends and the age of war dawns, you must navigate the waves of conflict crashing through the galaxy. Diplomatic channels may secure your borders, cultural imperialism might expand them peacefully, or you could do things the old-fashioned way through military conquest. Finally, the age of transcendence brings the struggle for galactic dominance to a fever pitch as mighty empires bring titanic forces to bear in the race for final victory.

For more on Galactic Civilizations III, tune into the livestream every Friday at 3pm Eastern time atwww.twitch.tv/stardock or visit www.galciv3.com.

For more information about Stardock, check out www.stardock.com.

Jason Mewes Lends Voice to Randal’s Monday

2014/10/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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Hamburg, Germany / Alicante, Spain; October 16th, 2014 — “Clerks” fans who can’t get enough of their favorite movies will be excited to hear that another famous name has entered the story: Nexus Game Studios and Daedalic Entertainment today confirm that also Jason Mewes of cult-duo Jay & Silent Bob is voice-acting inRandal’s Monday, the upcoming “point & geek” adventure game for PC & Mac.

Jason Mewes will make a cameo appearance as himself in the role of Jay from Clerks films. The characters of Jay & Silent Bob both make appearances within Randal’sMonday, hanging out (as they so often  do) in a back alley and discussing things from the “Clerks” movies that made them famous.

Only recently, Nexus Game Studios and Daedalic could announce that “Clerks” star Jeff Anderson is going to voice-act for the game’s protagonist, Randal.

“We are over the moon now also having Jason on board”, explains Nexus Game Studios Lead Producer Enric Costa: “It’s a real dream coming true. Our homage to ‘Clerks’ and classic adventure games now gets support not only from one big star of the American Independent Cinema, but from two. That’s more than we ever hoped for”, he continued.

The point & click adventure Randal’s Monday will be a feast for every single of your geek-senses and a tribute to a whole generation of fans and the heroes they grew up with.  Players can look forward not only to many, many nostalgic items, but also cynical humor and a bizarre top notch story.

The classic point & click gameplay and countless items and nods toward the golden age of geek culture deliver precious nostalgia to all players who hold their childhood memories and heroes dear. Retro-consoles? Favorite flicks, shows and games from the 80s, 90s, and the early 2k? Randal’s Monday has all of that and it’s truly worth your time to find each and every reference made in this game.

Randal’s Monday is developed by the team of Nexus Game Studios in Spain and is published worldwide by the adventure experts of Daedalic Entertainment. The game’s scheduled for release in on November 12th, 2014.

http://www.randalsmonday.com/

NYKO Modular PS4 Charging Station Available Now

2014/10/16
Jerry Paxton
News, Peripherals News, PlayStation 4 News

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LOS ANGELES – Oct. 16, 2014 – Leading video game accessories manufacturer Nyko Technologies today announced that their patent-pending Modular Charge Station for PlayStation® 4, a completely wireless drop-and-go controller charging dock that attaches to the top of the console, is now available at select retailers. The Modular Charge Station for PS4 is offered in standard black, alongside the glacier white version, which launched in early September.

“The Modular Charge Station exemplifies the spirit of the Modular line: it’s compact, space-efficient, wireless, and above all else, completely unobtrusive,” said Nyko Marketing Director, Chris Arbogast. “We have designed a product that complements the console’s power and performance without complicating its minimalist design.”

The Nyko Modular Charge Station for PS4 features:

  • A dock that simultaneously charges two DUALSHOCK®4 controllers
  • A clean, wireless base that plugs directly into the console’s front USB ports – no cord or wall outlet required
  • Compact, unobtrusive design inspired by the PS4’s minimalist aesthetic, small enough to be used alongside other Nyko Modular line accessories
  • Soft LED icon lights that indicate each controller’s charging status
  • No additional software, batteries, or extensions needed
  • Both black and white versions available to match both the standard and Glacier White PS4

The Modular Charge Station for PS4 is available now for $24.99 at select retailers. Patent Pending.

To keep up with the latest news from Nyko, follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Rebel Galaxy Announced

2014/10/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

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(Seattle, WA) – October 15th, 2014 — Independent developer, Double Damage Games, today announced Rebel Galaxy. In this inaugural title from the recently formed studio, the player commands a powerful star cruiser and explores a massive, randomly generated galaxy full of mystery and danger.

“Since the announcement of our studio we’ve been hard at work building Rebel Galaxy, and we’re excited to finally unveil it,” said Travis Baldree, Co-Founder of Double Damage Games. “This has been a game we’ve wanted to make for a long time, and we look forward to sharing more details with players as development continues.”

Rebel Galaxy is an action-packed, swashbuckling space opera. You’ll battle pirates, explore anomalies, befriend aliens, scavenge battle wreckage, mine asteroids, and discover artifacts. Choose your path as a roguish do-gooder, crafty space-trader or power-hungry privateer – or maybe a little of each!  Buy larger and more powerful craft with your hard-earned credits, and outfit them with a variety of wicked weapons and defenses. Set in a galaxy of fantastic sights, and secrets to be found, Rebel Galaxy is above all a space epic of adventure, exploration, and combat.

Visit the website: http://rebel-galaxy.com

Follow us on Twitter: @RebelGalaxy

Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelgalaxy

Saints Row: Gat out of Hell – Seven Deadly Weapons Trailer

2014/10/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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Larkspur, Calif., October 15, 2015 – Deep Silver Volition knows all too well the Seven Deadly Sins: Lust, Gluttony, Greed, Sloth, Wrath, Envy and Pride. For Johnny Gat in Deep Silver Volition’s Saints Row®: Gat out of Hellstandalone expansion, the seven deadly weapons represent a means to devilish fun on his rampage through Hell. Can the Devil and his demonic allegiance withstand the persuasiveness of Johnny’s unrighteous arsenal? Have a look at this new video featuring the seven deadly weapons and check out a description of the weapons below (don’t be shy, curiosity is not a sin): http://youtu.be/z0rHaIeuiMY

In addition to the trailer release, Deep Silver today announced that Saints Row: Gat out of Hell and Saints Row IV: Re-Elected will launch on January 20, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for the software bundle, and PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC for retail standalone Gat out of Hell. Two different pre-order offers were also announce — Purchase the new gen bundle for $49.99 with retailers such as Amazon, and receive two special DLC packs outlined below, or get the Gat out of Hell specific DLC when pre-ordering it as a standalone game for only $19.99.

Saints Row: Gat out of Hell Devil’s Workshop Pack
SAINTS WINGS, JESTER’S SKULL
Tired of flying on the wings of a fallen angel? With the Devil’s Workshop Pack you can fly on the purple wings of a Saint instead. Also included; Yorick, the flaming skull that acts as the source of Shakespeare’s infernal might. Finally you can wield all of the power of Shakespeare with none of the iambic pentameter: what’s not to love?

Saints Row IV: Re-Elected Plague of Frogs Pack
HELLISH PRINCESS, INFERNAL GUARD, LIL’ CROAKER
Take some mementos from hell with you to virtual Steelport! Rain amphibian death onto Zinyak’s army with the Lil’ Croaker, and look good doing it wearing either Infernal Guard armor or Hellish Princess costumes.

The Seven Deadly Weapon Featured In Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
· Armchair-A-Geddon – (The embodiment of Sloth in the rifle slot) Take a seat and watch the mayhem explode with dual-miniguns and heat-seeking missiles.
· Gallows Dodger – (The embodiment of Pride in the pistol slot) Hurl arcane balls of energy from this mysterious embodiment of murder, which doesn’t hesitate to boast of his murderous history.
· Last Supper – (The embodiment of Gluttony in the special weapons slot) Cover your enemies with hell-ish frosting and watch how hunger takes over the masses!
· Uriels Edge – (The embodiment of Envy in the melee slot) Slash, blast and disintegrate your enemies in a deadly ball of fire.
· Ark of the Covenant – (The embodiment of Wrath in the explosive slot) Suck in the souls from your enemies and then launch them at the rest. It’s a win-win.
· Boom Chicka – (The embodiment of Lust in the shotgun slot) Nothing says come hither more than Boom Chicka, the sexiest gun in existence.
· Diamond Sting – (The embodiment of Greed in the SMG slot) This weapon propels wages at an incredible rate of fire, turning victims into a shower of wealth.

About Saints Row: Gat out of Hell
After the space faring antics of Saints Row IV, many fans asked what we could do next… the answer? Shoot the Devil in the face. Play as either Johnny Gat or Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the leader of the Saints’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number, and a whole lot of other shenanigans all await you in the open world standalone expansion playground that is Saints Row: Gat out of Hell.

Gat out of Hell is the standalone expansion to the award-winning and multi-million selling Saints Row IV from Deep Silver and will launch on January 20, 2015 in the Americas for last gen and new gen console platforms as well as PC.

About Saints Row IV: Re-Elected
In Saints Row IV, the head honcho of the Saints has been elected to the Presidency of the United States. But the Saints are just getting started. Now the larger-than-life insanity of the Saints series gets a new twist with a catastrophic alien invasion, and the aliens have transported the Saints to a bizarre Steelport simulation. Wield gargantuan superpowers and fight to free humanity from alien granddaddy Zinyak’s mental grasp. Escape the simulation that’s trapped the Saints crew, or die trying.

With Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, players will now be able to enjoy all the antics of the blockbuster release on their new gen consoles. Re-Elected also launches on January 20, 2015 in the Americas.

For more information about the Saints Row universe, please visit the official sites:

Web: http://www.saintsrow.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/saintsrow
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/saintsrow
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/saintsrow

ASTRO Announces Xbox One Headsets

2014/10/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News

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SAN FRANCISCO – October 14, 2014 –ASTRO Gaming, creators of premium video gaming equipment, today announced that two of its award-winning and most popular headsets are now fully compatible with and available for the Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.  Starting today, Xbox One owners can enjoy true audiophile-grade sound and unprecedented control over their gaming audio experience with the entirely redesigned ASTRO Gaming A40 +MixAmp™ M80 for Xbox One or ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless System for Xbox One, featuring Dolby® 7.1, KleerNet™ 5.8GHz wireless and much more.  Both theA50 Wireless System for Xbox One and the A40 + MixAmp™ M80 for Xbox Oneare now available at select retailers nationwide and directly from ASTRO Gaming atwww.astrogaming.com for $300 and $200, respectively.

“The Xbox One provides intense, high quality game, movie and music experiences and we’re providing new ASTRO audio experiences to match the incredible visuals the Xbox One delivers,” said Aron Drayer, VP of Marketing at ASTRO Gaming.   “Our award-winning headsets have been reengineered specifically for the Xbox One, providing users with the ability to customize the experience with multiple EQ modes, game-to-voice balance, Dolby and stereo audio options, speaker tags and more.”

ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless System for Xbox One features include:

  • Officially Licensed Xbox One Headset – Designed specifically for the Xbox One, the A50 Wireless System will provide hours of game playing, movie watching and music listening excitement with superior fit and comfort as well as premium audio tuning for Xbox One.
  • ASTRO Audio Experience – Engineered specifically for gaming, ASTRO audio experience delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience with three custom audio modes.
  • Built-in ASTRO MixAmp™ 5.8 – Putting audio authority at your fingertips, the integrated wireless MixAmp™ 5.8 technology has embedded controls for Master Volume and Game-to-Voice balancing making all critical audio options available for on-the-fly adjustments.
  • KleerNet™ 5.8GHz Wireless Technology – Operating at a higher frequency than most wireless devices, the A50 Wireless System provides clarity and range with less interference using the best 5.8GHz chipset available today.  Point to Multipoint – pair multiple ASTRO A50 headsets with a single transmitter.   Totally uncompressed, lossless, and lag free.
  • Dolby® 7.1 Surround Sound – Hear the details you’re missing and get the drop on your opponents with stunning surround sound, pinpoint spatial accuracy and crystal clear definition.
  • Embedded Battery & Display Stand – Lithium-ion battery system rechargeable via USB.  Show-off and charge your A50 Wireless System on the included display stand.
  • Two Custom Xbox One Colors – The A50 Wireless System for Xbox One features a choice of two unique color schemes inspired by the Xbox One – White or Black, both featuring classic Xbox Green highlights.

ASTRO Gaming A40 + MixAmp M80 for Xbox One features include:

  • Officially Licensed Xbox One Headset – Designed specifically for the Xbox One, the A40 + MixAmp™ M80 will provide hours of game playing, movie watching and music listening excitement with superior fit and comfort as well as premium audio tuning for Xbox One.
  • New MixAmp™ M80 – Newly designed exclusively for the Xbox One, theMixAmp™ M80 is a controller-mounted audio device that works with the ASTRO A40 Headset to deliver game-to-voice balancing, volume control via a volume wheel, push-button mute and distinct EQ Modes.
  • ASTRO Audio Experience – Engineered specifically for gaming, ASTRO audio experience delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience.  The included MixAmp™ M80 also provides custom audio modes.
  • Media Controller Cable – The ASTRO Gaming A40 + MixAmp M80 for Xbox One features a unique Media Controller Cable providing total audio control featuring: an in-line mic; an in-line mute; a switch that toggles between in-line and boom mics; a multi-use call/pick-up/music track control button; and, a volume control wheel.
  • Removable Mic System – A highly precise, noise-canceling removable boom mic, which can be removed and swapped from ear to ear for a more customizable in-game communication experience.
  • New Custom Xbox One Color – The A40 + MixAmp™M80 features a new custom color scheme inspired by the Xbox One – Metallic Grey with Rich Blue highlights.
  • Customizable Speaker Tags – A unique ASTRO feature, Speaker Tags represent a magnetic, removable and customizable system for personalizing your A40 Headset.  Special edition tags can be purchased or use the Speaker Tag Customizer to create a unique look for teams, clans, guilds or simply for pure personal expression.

For more information about the new ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless System for Xbox One or the new ASTRO Gaming A40 + MixAmp™ M80 for Xbox One, please visit www.astrogaming.com.