Author - Jerry Paxton

The Walking Dead Game Gets Website, New Screens

2012/02/16
Jerry Paxton
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San Rafael, CA – February 15, 2012 – Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator/writer of The Walking Dead, announced that the first episode of Playing Dead, a new online talk show discussing their upcoming game, The Walking Dead, is now live and available to view on the games’ official website, which also debuted today.

Based on Robert Kirkman’s groundbreaking comic book series, The Walking Dead is an episodic Adventure Horror game series set during the same apocalyptic period witnessed by Sheriff Rick Grimes.  Telling the story of a new group of survivors as they struggle to flee the horror of Atlanta and the surrounding communities consumed by the undead, The Walking Dead offers players the chance to experience the very first days of the apocalypse, meeting people and participating in events that intersect with the story seen in the comic books.

Playing Dead is an online talk show that takes fans behind the scenes to reveal what has gone into making the game.  Hosted by AJ LoCascio (the voice of Marty McFly in Telltale’s Back to the Future: The Game series), the nine-part show will feature guests including The Walking Dead creator/writer Robert Kirkman and Gary Whitta, screenwriter for The Book of Eli and story consultant for the game.

After a 24-hour period of exclusivity on the official website, Playing Dead will also be available to watch on YouTube, iTunes and soon after, other online outlets including Xbox LIVE® and PlayStation®Network.

“Telltale has always believed in sharing and interacting with our fans as much as possible as we head towards the launch of a game and Playing Dead is an exciting evolution of that process,” said Dan Connors, Telltale co-founder and CEO. “I don’t think any other developer or publisher has created anything quite like this before and we really hope that people will enjoy it.”

“Collaborating with Telltale on The Walking Dead continues to be a fantastic process.  They understand the world and the characters that I created and what it takes to make a game out of them.  What’s really exciting is that they’re telling a new story with new characters, so you’ll get to see the same world Rick Grimes did, but now from a different point of view,” added Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead.   “Playing Dead is going to be an awesome way for fans to learn about the game and how it was made.  It makes sense that Telltale are talking to people in this unique way because The Walking Dead is going to be a unique zombie game.”

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Antec Releases EarthWatts Platinum PSU Series

2012/02/15
Jerry Paxton
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Fremont, CA – February 16, 2012 – Antec, Inc., the global leader in high-performance computer components, announces EarthWatts Platinum, the latest in its series of power supplies. With the addition of EarthWatts Platinum, Antec has effectively upgraded the EarthWatts family of energy-conscious power supplies to the highest standard of efficiency.

With 450W, 550W and 650W models in its desktop lineup, EarthWatts Platinum ensures that environmentally-conscious corporations and energy-savvy end users alike can take advantage of the benefits of 80 PLUS® PLATINUM efficiency.

Maximum Efficiency – As one of the industry’s first mainstream 80 PLUS® Platinum certified PSUs, EarthWatts Platinum offers an ideal combination of industry-leading reliability, guaranteed continuous power and up to 93% energy efficiency compared to prior models, saving users on average up to 25% on their electric bill.

Whisper Quiet – Simple 120mm two ball-bearing fan controlled by Antec’s renowned Thermal Manager and CircitShield™ operates with minimal noise even at full load.

Premium Components – EarthWatts employs fully-protected High Current +12V rails with high load capabilities to ensure maximum CPU and GPU compatibility. It’s designed with 100 percent Japanese capacitors, ensuring maximum DC stability and regulation.

Safety Precautions – Patented CircuitShield™ includes voltage, current, power, under voltage, and short circuit protection which automatically shuts down the PSU to prevent further system damage.

“The 80 PLUS® PLATINUM certified power supplies have so far only been available in higher wattage classes and not for the everyday gamer,” said Mafalda Cogliani, Global Marketing Director at Antec. “Our EarthWatts Platinum power supplies enable more mainstream users and system builders to truly make a difference in their total energy consumption, benefiting both monthly electric bills as well as the environment.”

Availability:

The Antec EarthWatts Platinum power supply series is available in the US on Newegg, Central Computers, Buy.com, and Provantage and in Canada on NCIX and Canada Computers at the following MSRPs:

EarthWatts Platinum MSRP
EA-450 Platinum USD 109.95
EA-550 Platinum USD 119.95
EA-650 Platinum USD 129.95

Resistance 3 Original Soundtrack Out Now

2012/02/15
Jerry Paxton
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New York – February 15th, 2012 – Sumthing Else Music Works, through a licensing relationship with Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and Insomniac Games, proudly presents RESISTANCE® 3 Original Soundtrack featuring the critically acclaimed original music score from SCEA’s epic sci-fi first-person shooter video game developed exclusively for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system by Insomniac Games. The RESISTANCE 3 Original Soundtrack CD is now available at retail outlets including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BestBuy, GameStop and Walmart, through Sumthing Else Music Works www.sumthing.com.

 

Hailed as one of the top video game scores of 2011 by Classical Minnesota Public Radio, Boris Salchow’s dark, cinematic soundtrack for RESISTANCE 3 reflects the struggle of the remaining group of human survivors against an overwhelming force of alien invaders. To capture an authentic and unique sound for this alternate history sci-fi story set in the 1950’s, Salchow and Insomniac recorded the emotionally diverse musical score with orchestra at the historical Abbey Road Studios in London.

 

Set four years after the end of RESISTANCE® 2, dishonorably discharged Sentinel Joseph Capelli has given up fighting the Chimeran menace. Now he’s in hiding with other survivors, including his wife and young son. When Dr. Fyodor Malikov arrives with the plan to defeat the occupying Chimeran force, Capelli must leave his family and journey the harrowing road from Oklahoma to New York City.  Along the way, he’ll encounter the remnants of humanity left in the aftermath of the brutal Chimeran invasion. For more information visit www.myresistance.net and www.insomniacgames.com.

 

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Deep Black: Reloaded Demo Released

2012/02/15
Jerry Paxton
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February 15th, 2012 – Delaware, North America – Biart Company, an independent development studio today announced that its science-fiction, third-person shooter Deep Black: Reloaded is locked and loaded and coming to PC on March 1st through digital download portals. Featuring 40 single player missions across land and water, Deep Black: Reloaded is set in a desolate near future of global terrorism and espionage as players become involved in a desperate fight for world supremacy and the possession of a sophisticated biological weapon. To download the demo visit: www.deepblackreloaded.com/db_demo.zip

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Genius Unveils Vibrating PC Gaming Headphones

2012/02/15
Jerry Paxton
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February 15, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius, a leading maker of computer peripheral, announces their newest addition to their GX Gaming Series today – HS-G700V Cavimanus Virtual 7.1 Channel Gaming Headset.

For gamers who want the full gaming experience, the Cavimanus Virtual 7.1 Channel Gaming Headset allows gamers to pinpoint every step on the battlefield. Letting you hear the enemy before they see you, the Cavimanus gives gamers detailed surround sound audio without disturbing the neighbors.

Adding another dimension, the GX Series Cavimanus complements the rich audio with its vibration function. If not wanted, the vibration function can be simply turned on and off in-game with a press of a button. Just as easily the master volume can be tweaked at anytime using the on-ear volume control.

The uni-directional microphone captures your voice while keeping out unwanted background noise. When no chatting is necessary, it can be automatically switched off by simply folding it into the upright position.

Smooth, stable connections are guaranteed with the GX Series Cavimanus headset. The anti-corrosive gold-plated USB jack ensures long-lasting, high quality connections. And with an adjustable headband, the Cavimanus provides a complete surround sound experience for any gamer.