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Indie PC Game Vessel Gets Launch Date

2012/01/19
Jerry Paxton
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Strange Loop Games has announced the release date for their upcoming PC liquid-physics puzzler, Vessel. The game will be released via Steam on March 1st, 2012. Checkout the official website for more information!

“With Vessel, we wanted to push the boundaries of how hardware power is used in games,” said Vessel designer and Strange Loop Games co-founder John Krajewski. “Typically, hardware power put towards graphics and physics is only an aesthetic addition. In Vessel, the foundation of the gameplay and puzzles is based in liquid simulation.”

Diablo III Game Systems Changes

2012/01/19
Jerry Paxton
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Game director Jay Wilson has posted up some changes that Blizzard is making to the game systems of their upcoming Diablo III. Checkout his official post for more information.

While working on Diablo III we’ve been called out for messing around with systems too much, that the game is good as-is and we should just release it. I think that’s a fair argument to make, but I also think it’s incorrect. Our job isn’t just to put out a game, it’s to release the next Diablo game. No one will remember if the game is late, only if it’s great. We trust in our ability to put out a great game, but we’re not quite there yet. In addition to finishing and polishing the content of the game we’re continuing to iterate on some of the core game systems. So all that said, I’d like to provide everyone an update on some of the systems we’re currently working on.

Hard Reset: Extended Edition Screenshots

2012/01/18
Jerry Paxton
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Kalypso Media has released some new images from the upcoming PC shooter, Hard Reset: Extended Edition.

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AOC Unveils Flicker-Free Passive 3D Monitor

2012/01/18
Jerry Paxton
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AOC has revealed their newest 3D monitor, the e2342Phz, featuring passive (which I love) and flicker-free 3D performance.

Press Release

Fremont, Calif. –January 18, 2012 – AOC, the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD/LED Monitors and HDTVs, has released the e2352Phz, a slim high-definition 23-inch monitor that brings flicker-free 3D to your PC for the ultimate PC gaming and film watching experience. The monitor uses FPR 3D technology to display bright, crisp and vivid 3D images, while eliminating eye fatigue and dizziness caused by conventional 3D displays. The e2352Phz offers simple setup with plug-and-play connection to any PC, and its HDMI 1.4a input is ready to play 3D video and sound from the latest consumer electronics devices, from 3D Blu-ray players to gaming consoles like PS3 and Xbox 360. The AOC 3D Monitor (e2352Phz) is now available for $299 at TigerDirect.com and BestBuy.com, among other retailers.

“AOC’s new flicker-free 3D monitor lets you experience what 3D was meant to be – with clear, bright and vivid images that make your display come to life,” said Robert Velez, AOC Marketing Manager. “Whether you are gaming on your computer or watching your favorite movie, this high quality 23-inch monitor can’t be beat in terms of value, features and price point.”

AOC’s e2352Phz monitor features flicker-free FPR 3D technology and comes with two pairs of lightweight and comfortable passive polarized glasses that can also be used with any other FPR 3D television or display. While conventional 3D technology uses battery-powered shutter glasses and a complicated signaling process that causes eyestrain, headaches and dizziness, the AOC 3D monitor’s FPR technology offers a comfortable viewing experience along with brighter and more vivid images. The AOC 3D monitor also provides a more realistic 3D experience and is crosstalk-free, meaning that 3D images are crisp and clear rather than blurred.

While conventional 3D systems require more hardware and are more costly, the AOC 3D monitor is simple to set up with plug-and-play connection to any PC and even easily converts pictures, games and videos from 2D to 3D. Additionally, the HDMI input can be directly connected to multiple devices like console game players and Blu-ray players.

The e2352Phz is capable of displaying more than 16.7 million colors, has a 5ms response time and features an ultra-high dynamic contrast of 20,000,000:1 to reveal more depth and detail in darker scenes. The monitor also includes a built-in speaker for improved desktop sound and a built-in VESA stand for desktop placement or convenient wall mounting. The ENERGY STAR-compliant monitor’s LED backlight panel contains no toxic mercury and uses only half the power of traditional CCFL screens. To enhance your total viewing pleasure, the monitor’s design is slim and streamlined, with discreetly concealed control buttons.

SPEC HIGHLIGHTS
• Flicker-free 3D monitor with slim design and glossy bezel
• Provides video playback of 2D or 3D movies and also converts 2D images into 3D
• Compatible with most gaming consoles including PS3 and Xbox 360, as well as most Blu-ray and DVD players
• Direct insert I/O for easy plug-in; no additional VGA card or accessories needed
• Includes two pairs of polarized glasses for flicker free 3D viewing (1 normal, 1 clip-on for eyeglass wearers)
• Offers crisp, clean image quality with 20,000,000:1 DCR and 5 ms response time
• Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Features 1.4a HDMI input
• Built-in VESA stand can be used on a desktop or easily mounted on a wall
• EPEAT certified and ENERGY STAR compliant LED panel is mercury free and offers low power consumption
• Compatible with Windows 7

About AOC
AOC is the world’s largest manufacturer of LCD/LED monitors and HDTVs. With more than 60 years of design and manufacturing experience, AOC has earned a reputation for selling user-friendly, technologically advanced monitors, TVs and multi-functional displays. Every aspect of AOC’s global business focuses on the development of products that fit seamlessly into consumers’ digital lifestyle. For more information, please visit us.aoc.com.

Alienware Unveils the Alienware X51 Compact PC

2012/01/18
Jerry Paxton
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Alienware has lifted the curtain on its newest gaming PC, the compact Alienware X51. Starting at $699, the X51 features quite a bit of power in a very small package.

“The Alienware X51 allows us to bring the exciting nature of high-definition, immersive gaming within reach of more gamers than ever before,” said Arthur Lewis, vice-president, Alienware and Product Management for Consumer, Small and Medium Business. “With the X51, we’ve expanded our gaming desktop offering to cater to all gamers in addition to our core enthusiast and competitive gamers. Now everyone can enjoy the latest games on a sleek, powerful, compact and customizable system. The X51 desktop delivers an incredible feature set for its size and price.”

Press Release

Alienware, Dell’s high-performance, PC gaming brand, invites customers to join in the ultimate gaming experience with the Alienware X51, its smallest gaming desktop ever with outsized performance capabilities. The latest in Dell’s PC gaming portfolio, the X51 is designed to deliver an exhilarating 1080p high definition and 3D gaming experience of today’s top-tier game titles while the new, smaller chassis design offers the flexibility to turn nearly any living space, from the living room to the dorm room, into an entertainment and gaming mecca.

The Alienware X51 gives customers the freedom to focus on the game with the performance expected in an Alienware gaming PC and a thoughtful design for post-purchase upgrades, and the latest in performance technology. The versatile design of the X51 enables customers to achieve high performance computing in virtually any living space with a dual-orientation chassis supporting 7.1 surround-sound audio and an optional Blu-Ray disc drive.

Mass Effect 3 Demo to Launch February 14th

2012/01/18
Jerry Paxton
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BioWare and Electronic Arts have announced that the demo for the upcoming Mass Effect 3 will be released on February 14, 2012. Checkout the full press release below for additional details:

Full Press Release

EDMONTON, Alberta – January 18, 2012 – Award-winning developer BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), announced today that the demo for 2012’s first blockbuster game, Mass Effect™ 3 will be available beginning February 14, 2012. The extensive demo will allow players to experience the all-out galactic war against an ancient alien race known as the Reapers from multiple fronts, including the mind-blowing opening attack on Earth that kicks off the single-player campaign. Players will go deeper into the campaign and also get a taste of the franchise’s new co-operative multiplayer mode as they preview the epic story, adrenaline-pumping action and deep customization options that lie ahead when Mass Effect 3 launches on March 6, 2012. The Mass Effect 3 demo will be available for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PC. Mass Effect 3 will also be one of the first pre-launch demos to support full voice recognition functionality on Kinect™ for Xbox 360.

“We are excited to be able to give gamers an expansive demo that will put them right on the front lines of this all-out galactic war,” said Casey Hudson, Executive Producer of the Mass Effect series. “The entire scale of the game is bigger than anything we’ve ever done. With its intense action, deep customization and raw emotional power, Mass Effect 3 will deliver a spectacular action RPG experience to fans of the series and newcomers alike.”

In Mass Effect 3, players will be thrust into an all-out galactic war to take Earth back and save the entire galaxy, assuming the role of Commander Shepard, a war-torn veteran who’s willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate this nearly unstoppable foe. With a team of elite, battle-hardened soldiers at your side, each player decides how they will take Earth back, from the weapons and abilities they utilize to the relationships they forge or break. Mass Effect 3 also features a new co-operative gameplay mode that allows fans to experience the war from a different perspective. Players who want to try this new mode will be able to do so on February 17, or by qualifying for early access to the co-op portion of the demo which begins February 14. Gamers qualify for early access if they have activated their Battlefield 3™ online pass* or though other opportunities that will be announced in the near future www.masseffect.com.

Recently named by over 100 outlets around the world as one of the most anticipated games of 2012, including winning the fan-voted Most Anticipated Game of 2012 award at the Spike TV VGAs, Mass Effect 3 is available for pre-order now at participating retailers. Fans who pre-order** have the opportunity to arm themselves with cutting-edge in-game weapons and armor to prepare for the all-out galactic war. Mass Effect 3 arrives on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC in North America on March 6, 2012 and in Europe on March 9, 2012. For more information on Mass Effect 3, please visit http://masseffect.com, follow the game on Twitter at http://twitter.com/masseffect or “like” the game on Facebook at http://facebook.com/masseffect.

*Conditions and restrictions apply. Early access requirement and availability may differ by platform and/or region. See www.masseffect.com for more details.

Genius Unveils Battery-Free Wireless Mouse

2012/01/18
Jerry Paxton
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Genius has unveiled what they are calling a “battery-free” wireless mouse with their DX-ECO BlueEye Mouse. Unlike traditional wireless mice, which use batteries, this mouse relies on a high-grade gold capacitor to take a whole day’s charge in just about three minutes. Checkout the press release below for more!

Product Press Release

January 18, 2012, Taipei, Taiwan – Genius, a leading maker of computer peripherals, announces the world’s first battery-free wireless mouse that is recharged within minutes – DX-ECO BlueEye Mouse.

Ready for a full day’s use after only a three-minute charge, the Genius DX-ECO uses a built-in gold capacitor with a long life of 100,000 recharges instead of outdated, environmentally unfriendly disposable batteries. Consumers no longer need to waste time and money whether on a PC or Mac when using DX-ECO. It’s ideal for government and corporations to provide a wireless mouse option that is not only cost-cutting but also hassle-free from controlling and resupplying batteries.

The DX-ECO BlueEye sensor technology allows for smooth, uninterrupted pointing and clicking on virtually any surface including dusted glass, marble, or thick carpet. Working wirelessly from a distance of up to 15 meters due to the 2.4GHz USB pico receiver, this innovative battery-free mouse can be used anywhere and everywhere. Even when on-the-go the tiny USB pico receiver can be stored inside the DX-ECO for safe keeping.

Featuring 4-way scrolling, adjustable dpi (800/1600 dpi), as well as next/previous page hot keys for more efficient web-surfing, the DX-ECO battery free blue-eye mouse also includes plug and play design and comfortable ergonomic construction.

Sinister Pointe Announces Valentine’s Day Dinner Event

2012/01/18
Jerry Paxton
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The good people at Sinister Pointe, a year-round Southern California haunted event and attraction company, has announced a special Valentine’s Day dinner event. On the evenings of February 14th and February 18th, 2012 they will be offering a three-course meal and two-hour show featuring scares, magic, food, and more. Checkout the flier above for more information or head on over to the event’s official website!