Author - Jerry Paxton

Drakengard 3 Release Date and Collector’s Edition Revealed

2014/02/05

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 5, 2014) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that action role-playing game (RPG)Drakengard®3 will be released on May 20, 2014 in North America, exclusively for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

Square Enix also announced the Drakengard 3 Standard Edition / Collector’s Edition Pre-Order Incentive Program begins today, with pre-order bonuses available through specially-timed, three tier pre-order windows.

Tier One: players who place their pre-order from today through March 3 will receive a special Japanese voiceover DLC and automatically unlock the two yet-to-be-announced bonuses;
Tier Two: from March 4 to April 8, pre-ordering the game will unlock the two remaining unannounced bonuses;
Tier Three: from April 9 until launch, players will receive the final unannounced locked bonus only.

Players must pre-order Drakengard 3 before March 4 to receive all three special pre-order bonuses.

Drakengard 3 Collector’s Edition is limited to 5,000 copies and includes:

All three tier pre-order incentives mentioned above
The Complete Novella
Official Soundtrack CD Sampler
Prequel Stage DLC – Play as Zero’s sister, One, in this additional level
Caim Costume DLC – Protagonist of the original Drakengard (Once equipped, stamina consumption decreases by half when using a skill)
Giant Baby Hat DLC – For your in-game dragon companion
Drakengard 3 Collectible Poster

Drakengard 3 Standard Edition for the PlayStation 3 system will be available for $49.99, as well as for digital download on the PlayStation®Network and Square Enix Online Store. Drakengard 3 Collector’s Edition for the PlayStation®3 system will be available exclusively on the Square Enix Online Store for $79.99. Players can pre-order the game today via the Square Enix Online Store.

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two Release Date

2014/02/05

Jerry Paxton

News, PlayStation 3 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

New York, NY – February 5, 2014 – 2K and Irrational Games announced today that BioShock® Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two*, the third add-on content pack for the award-winning BioShock Infinite, will be available for download worldwide on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC starting March 25.

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two is built almost entirely from scratch by Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite. The narrative of this add-on content pack concludes the storyline of BioShock Infinite and Burial at Sea, as seen through the eyes of a new player character, Elizabeth, and features all-new stealth-oriented gameplay, as well as new weapons and modes.

“In Burial at Sea – Episode Two, we are delivering a story that involves nearly every major character from the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite,” said Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games. “It is a story that will give gamers a new perspective on the BioShock universe and conclude the story of BioShock Infinite and Burial at Sea.”

*BioShock Infinite is not included in this add-on content, but is required to play all of the included content.

About BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode Two can be purchased as part of the BioShock Infinite Season Pass, which is priced at $19.99. The Season Pass, which is available for purchase via online marketplaces on all available platforms, contains over $35 of playable content in three add-on packs for $19.99, including both Burial at Sea episodes, the previously released Clash in the Clouds add-on pack, as well as the Early Bird Special Pack that has powerful weapon upgrades, exclusive gold weapon skins and infusion bottles to upgrade player abilities. BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 2 can also be purchased separately for $14.99.

BioShock Infinite is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and is available now for the Xbox 360, PS3™, Mac®, and Windows PC. For the latest news and information on BioShock Infinite, become a fan on Facebook and follow Irrational Games on Twitter.

EPIX Announces 24 Hour Star Trek Marathon and Into Darkness Premiere

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

New York, NY February 4, 2014 – Premium entertainment network EPIX announced today that it will present an all-day tribute to Star Trek, including the world television premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness on Sunday, February 16, 2014, at 8PM ET along with original, all-new commentary from two of the franchise’s leading and iconic stars—Leonard Nimoy and George Takei. Immediately preceding the premiere, STAR TREK FEST will feature the EPIX Special Presentation “A Conversation with Leonard Nimoy” where he shares insights and personal anecdotes from his nearly 50-year involvement with phenomenon that is Star Trek. The lineup will by punctuated with special segments by George Takei throughout the marathon. STAR TREK FEST begins at 6AM EST on February 16 on EPIX, with the entire programming line-up available all month long on EPIX-On-Demand, EPIX.com and all EPIX apps.

STAR TREK FEST Full Schedule – all times EASTERN

6:00 AM – The Captains Close-Up: William Shatner EPIX Original Documentary
6:45 AM –Trekkies
8:15 AM – The Captains Close-Up: Patrick Stewart EPIX Original Documentary
8:50 AM – Star Trek: The Motion Picture
11:05 AM – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1:05 PM – Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
2:55 PM – William Shatner’s Get a Life! EPIX Original Documentary
4:00 PM –Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
5:50 PM – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
7:45 PM –A Conversation with Leonard Nimoy EPIX Special Presentation
8:00 PM –Star Trek Into Darkness World Television Premiere
10:15 PM – Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
12:05 AM – Star Trek Into Darkness
2:20 AM – Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
4:20 AM – The Captains EPIX Original Documentary

For more information about STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS visit
http://www.epix.com/star-trek-into-darkness/.

About EPIX
EPIX is the newest premium entertainment network delivering the latest movie releases, classic library titles, plus original films, comedy, music and sports events on TV, on demand, online and on devices.

For more information about EPIX, go to www.EPIX.com.

Super Retro Trio Console Prepares for March Launch

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

POMONA, CALIFORNIA (FEBRUARY, 2014) – Innex, Inc., one of the fastest growing international distributors of video game accessories, has publicized the reasons behind the delay and has also announced the upcoming launch of the Super Retro Trio console by Retro-bit® that allows you to play old-school game cartridges for NES, SNES and GENESIS.

Manufactured by Retro-bit, the Super Retro consoles are distributed exclusively by Innexand had been originally announced at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo® in Los Angeles last year with a tentative release date set for 2013. The delays came after finding some controller mapping concerns on the first few samples received by Innex. Various batches of samples were tested thoroughly until the controller mapping test results met the standards set by both Innex and the manufacturer. The Super Retro Trio is expected to launch mid-to-late March 2014.

“We stand behind our products. There is no room for less than the highest level of satisfaction,” states Innex President, Titi Ngoy. “Retro-bit® is one of the elite brands that Innex distributes worldwide and this collaboration with the manufacturer will ensure a successful launch of this outstanding console.”

Product Highlights:

Super Retro Trio – Play classic NES, SNES and GENESIS games directly from the original cartridges on the SR3. The modern design of this 3-in-1 home system allows for less clutter and more gaming. It’s equipped with 3 cartridge slots, 6 controller ports compatible with original or third-party controllers, two 16-bit-style game controllers, an AC adapter, and one S-video/AV cable. SRP $69.99

Recently launched (Compatible with the SR3):

Super Retro Adapter – Play original GBA® game cartridges on the Super Retro Trio, original SNES, or any other third-party 16-bit console. The Super Retro Adapter comes equipped with a GBA link cable port (link cable sold separately) for connecting up to 3 Game Boy Advance® or Game Boy Advance® SP systems, allowing 4-way gaming. SRP $44.99

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar Now on Steam Early Access

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

News, Screenshots / Photos, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

February 4th, 2014, Ridgewood, NJ – Kasedo Games is pleased to announce that Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar, the sequel to the award-winning historical strategy game Hegemony Rome: Wars of Ancient Greece, will be available via Steam Early Access at a discounted price from February 12th.

Early Access gives players the opportunity to support us during the development process of Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar. The game is already in an advanced state of completion – which includes about 12 hours of gameplay, most of the main game features and the first two chapters of the campaign. For more information on the Steam Early Access head over to the Steam page here

In preparation for Early Access, developer Longbow Games will be hosting two Developer Walkthroughs via Twitch.tv; where they will debut the first gameplay ofHegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar and answer questions in a live chat session. The first stream will be held on the 12th of February at 19:00GMT/20:00CET, while the second will follow on the 13th of February at 20:00EST for North America. You can view both streams at: www.twitch.tv/kalypsomedia.

After the Livestream, both Longbow Games and Kasedo will be on hand to answer questions, but fans can get involved now by posting questions to our Facebook pagewww.facebook.com/KasedoGames. Or tweet them to us via our Twitter page@KasedoGames with the hastag #Hegemony_Live and we will answer them after the Live Stream.

Teaser Trailer

Screenshots

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar takes you to the plains and forests of ancient Gaul where Julius Caesar wages a decade long war to subjugate the barbarian hordes. It will immerse you in history like no other real time strategy game ever before, forcing you to pay close attention to the changing seasons and rapidly changing military situations.

Hegemony Rome: The Rise of Caesar will be available on Windows PC spring 2014. For more information please visit www.kasedogames.com

THIEF Goes Gold, New Trailer Released

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

February 4, 2014 — Eidos-Montréal’s THIEF™ has GONE GOLD and will be in the hands of all would be Master Thieves later this month. To celebrate today’s news we’re releasing a brand new ‘THIEF 101 trailer’ that details everything you need to know about THIEF.

“It’s a wrap, Thief is gold. It’s nearly time for the fans to fall in love with Thief all over again, and time for newcomers to finally see what all the fuss is about” said Stephane Roy, Producer. “Thief is one of the founding-fathers of the stealth genre; we’re proud to have worked on such a well-loved series and proud to say that Garrett, the Master Thief is back.”

THIEF is the second game from Eidos-Montréal whose previous title DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION also saw them breathing life back into a classic, critically acclaimed series.

Today’s brand new ‘THIEF 101 trailer’ provides key insights on the game’s story, its key characters, key gameplay and key feature set (including the fact that the game’s main character is a Master Thief who doesn’t need keys).

The ‘THIEF 101 trailer’ can be found on our official YouTube channel here:

THIEF is due for release on February 25, 2014 in North America.

Related Links
Official Homepage: thiefgame.com
Official Facebook® Page: facebook.com/thief
Follow @Thief on Twitter®: twitter.com/thief

10,000 Devs Sign up to Make Apps for Nabu Smartband

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

News, Tech News

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Razer™, the world leader in entertainment devices and software, today announced that more than 10,000 developers signed up in the first 24 hours of opening enrollment to work on the Razer Nabu smartband, with more registering in every day.

Unveiled at this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Razer Nabu stood out amongst the tens-of-thousands of new products revealed at the prestigious tech summit. Razer’s smartband was named Engadget’s CES “People’s Choice” in a landslide victory that earned the device more than 50 percent of the popular vote.

Available to developers at a price of $49, Razer Nabu Software Development Kits will be shipping in the next few weeks to approved applicants. Those interested in the Razer Nabu development program can sign-up at www.razerzone.com/nabu/developers.

“The overwhelming demand we’ve received from the development community to work on applications for the Nabu more than validates our decision to make wearables a long-term focus for our business,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “This outpouring of support is even more gratifying, considering it comes on the heels of launching a project we’ve been researching for the past three-and-a-half years. With all the applications pouring in, we can’t wait to see just how developers will take advantage of the open platform of the Nabu to enrich user experiences.”

The Razer Nabu smartband, a product in an entirely new category for Razer, is built on an open platform that among other applications, delivers smartphone notifications, collects data and directly communicates with other users’ bands, all from one’s wrist. The Razer Nabu tracks bio data (such as distance traveled, stairs climbed, steps walked), location, sleep data all on an opt-in basis. Additionally, the Razer Nabu incorporates a social component, offering band-to-band active and passive communication, so users can find nearby friends, mutual acquaintances, exchange contact information, play multiplayer games and more.

Among its accolades, the Razer Nabu also won the Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award, the Tom’s Guide Readers’ Choice Award, and the Digital Trend’s Best of CES in the Sports and Fitness category at CES 2014.

Availability: Worldwide launch projected between Q1 and Q2.

Price: Developer’s price, $49; retail price, TBD.

Displays and sensors:

Public icon screen: 32×32 pixel OLED
Private message screen: 128×32 pixel OLED
Accelerometer
Altimeter
Cylindrical vibration motor

Software:

Works with iOS + Android
Downloadable Nabu Utility app for notifications, data, and other settings

Power and battery:

Lithium-polymer battery
7 days between charges
USB charging cable included

Water resistance and operational requirements:

Sweat and splashproof
Operating temp: – 20°C to 45°C/ -4°F to 113°F

Nabu Video

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Launch Date

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

News, Xbox 360 News

February 4, 2014 — Wargaming today announced that World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will release globally on February 12th, 2014. Custom built specifically for the Xbox 360, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will bring the franchise’s trademark team-based tactical online tank warfare action and free-to-play accessibility to the millions of dedicated Xbox Live gamers around the globe.

Published by Microsoft and developed by Wargaming West (formerly Day 1 Studios), World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will be digitally downloadable and free-to-play for Xbox Live Gold account holders, with an additional 7-day timed trial for all other Xbox Live account holders. The title will feature revamped controls, matchmaking, a new user interface and other components to take advantage of the Xbox 360’s technological capabilities and online features. World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will also feature in-game purchases such as premium tanks, consumables and premium accounts to boost experience and currency accrual rates.

At launch, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition will feature more than 100 iconic tanks from three separate nations – the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The title will also be further expanded with future content downloads consisting of new tanks, nations, and more.

For more information on World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition, please visit www.WorldofTanks.com/Xbox.

Guild Wars 2: Edge of the Mists Content Goes Live

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

News, Windows PC News

BELLEVUE, Wash. – February 4, 2014: ArenaNet, developer of the acclaimed Guild Wars franchise, today introduces players to a mysterious new realm in the “Edge of the Mists.” The release delivers living world content that drives forward the story of villain Scarlet Briar, exposing more of her horrific plans for Tyria and its citizens. At the same time, the “Edge of the Mists” introduces an overflow map with new game play and improvements to the overall experience for World vs. World (WvW), the game’s massive battle PvP mode that has seen a surge in popularity.

As players will discover in the “Edge of the Mists,” no place is safe from the schemes of supervillain Scarlet Briar. The previously undiscovered realm is now overrun by the Aetherblades, dreaded sky pirates of Tyria who are undoubtedly pursuing the deeds of their minion Scarlet. Tragically, norn warrior Braham along with asuran child prodigy Taimi, both key characters in Guild Wars 2, have become stranded in the Mists. Players must help them while fending off attacks from the vicious Aetherblades.

The introduction of the “Edge of the Mists” is also giving players a new way to experience the game’s popular WvW mode. In WvW, armies of players engage in PvP on an epic scale, competing to seize territory, lay siege to castles, raid enemy supplies, and spread mayhem on four vast maps in the Mists. Now, players will never again have to wait to participate in WvW. “Edge of the Mists” acts as an overflow map that gives them the option to continue playing in a PvP and PvE environment, with different zones that compose the map’s network of floating islands inhabited by creatures such as the kodan, ogres, and grawl. Players continue to build rank and gain loot and achievements while still in queue to join regular WvW matches. There’s also a new UI system in place that provides complete visibility on which maps are populated and anticipated queue times.

The living world action in today’s release isn’t limited to the Mists. Back in Tyria, players will join two other key characters, Marjory and Kasmeer, in the seedy Dead End Bar to piece together clues as to Scarlet’s true motives. Using artifacts and props from the last year of living world storylines, players will deduce Scarlet’s ultimate plan in a shocking revelation.

Guild Wars® 2 is a visually stunning MMO that offers players the epic grandeur of a massive role playing environment combined with innovative combat mechanics, dynamic events, and customized personal storytelling. Building on the success of Guild Wars, NCSOFT and game developer ArenaNet™ have created an MMO that lets gamers play the way they want, while at the same time retaining the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Warsso popular.

For more details on Guild Wars 2 and the Living World releases, visit www.guildwars2.com.

Guns and Robots Announces Valentine’s Day Events

2014/02/04

Jerry Paxton

News, Windows PC News

SOFIA, BULGARIA—February 4, 2014—Masthead Studios, a leading independent game developer, today announced they are in preparation for love-filled events in their free to play cartoon-style shooter.

Guns and Robots will surprise its fans for Valentine’s Day with two separate events, a new game mode and free accessories for the celebrations. The events will start from 10th of February and will run until 16th of February. The players who succeed in completing the objectives will win sufficient amount of credits or the big award – a brand new weapon that “charms” the opponents and leave them helpless in battle.

First event in Guns and Robots will introduce players to a new game play mode, where the objective will be to protect a teammate. One of the players will be randomly assigned as a VIP player that will have to be protected throughout the match. Succeeding in protecting the VIP will award the team with additional point and will bring each player one point closer to the big award.

Along with this event will run a “Heartbreaking” contest with an opportunity to win sufficient amount of credits. Many surprises and freebies await the players who enter the events. Invite your friends and join in at www.play-gar.com.