Activision and Infinity Ward have released a new trailer showing off the Call of Duty: Ghosts Season Pass program!
Author - Jerry Paxton
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Dec. 19, 2013 — BenQ America Corp., a world-leading visual technology and solutions provider, today announced its new product lineup for the 2014 International CES. Featuring a wide range of award-winning digital projectors, professional and gaming monitors, interactive large-format displays, and LED lighting products, BenQ is unleashing exciting new developments designed to ‘Bring Enjoyment and Quality’ to life and deliver what matters most to people — because it matters.
“BenQ continues to experience above-market growth across several segments of the consumer electronics marketplace,” said Bob Wudeck, Associate Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at BenQ America Corp. “With forward-thinking innovations such as our Colorific projector image quality, SmartEco energy-saving lamp technology, and RevolutionEyes enhanced visual monitor performance, BenQ is leading the way with purpose-built solutions that deliver incredible value and the very best user experience to our customers. We’re looking forward to CES as we introduce a number of unique products to kickstart 2014.”
MHL Support for Optimized Cloud-Based Content Delivery — Because Mobile Entertainment Matters
New Stylish EW40 Series Cloud Monitors
Sleekly designed to complement today’s trendiest home and office environments, the BenQ EW40 series monitors available in 24-inch (EW2440L) and 27-inch (EW2740L) models enable easy notebook PC, cable, console gaming, or smart device connection using simple Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) technology. As a result, users can transfer small-screen content directly to the monitor from any portable device, as well as enjoy cloud-based content from today’s popular streaming services such as Hulu™, Netflix™, Aereo™, and more.
New Ultra-Lite Portable LED Projector
Delivering 700 lumens to turn any wall into an entertaining projection experience, the BenQ Ultra-Lite LED short-throw projector allows users to fire up a presentation on the road or enjoy a movie in any room of the house. This compact, portable device features 720p HD resolution, two built-in 3W speakers powered by SRS surround sound, 3D-ready projection, and MHL mobile device wireless connectivity.
A New Home Cinema Star is Born — Because Entertainment Matters
Providing consumers with the ultimate in 3D home cinema enjoyment, the new W7500 projector is accredited with Full HD 3D Certification by TÜV Rheinland, one of the most reputed certification institutes in Europe.
Powered by DLP® Link™, the W7500 delivers stunning 1080p 3D images without crosstalk so consumers can enjoy brilliantly rendered 3D movies directly from Blu-ray players, live sports via cable or satellite, and 3D console video games without any additional setup. The W7500 also provides Colorific™ picture quality boasting more than one billion colors, 2,000 ANSI lumen high brightness, a 60,000:1 ultra-high contrast ratio with a dynamic iris, and support for all HDMI 3D signal formats.
A New Gaming Monitor to Make Every Second Count — Because Winning Matters
The all-new XL2720Z is the world’s first gaming monitor to adopt Motion Blur Reduction technology — BenQ’s latest innovation designed to support gamers by providing an ultra-smooth, blur-free gaming experience via improved resolutions, faster response times, and quicker refresh rates. As a result, players obtain more fluid gameplay thanks to sharper video quality made to improve FPS performance. The unit is equipped with ZeroFlicker technology to allow gamers to practice for longer periods, while Low Blue Light technology manages the exposure of blue spectrum light emitted by computer screens, further contributing to more comfortable viewing. To help gamers protect their eyes during extended periods, the monitor provides several adjustable low blue light levels that automatically adjust emission without affecting quality. Using the XL2720Z’s GROM feature, gamers also gain the freedom to custom-build their personal gaming experience with their preferred refresh rates (100/120/144Hz), display resolutions, and screen sizes.
New Boldly Designed Mac®-Compatible VA Monitor — Because Good Looks Matter
With no printing, coating, or adhesives on the surface, the new VW2235H provides a simple look made to complement any of today’s contemporary home and office environments. Equipped with ZeroFlicker™ technology for a softer screen experience and BenQ’s exclusive Senseye® Human Vision technology, the VW2235H enables users to easily connect any MacBook using the monitor’s M-book mode. The result is the recreation of authentic MacBook picture quality on the larger, wide aspect ratio display. Other preset Senseye calibration settings include BenQ’s “Reading Mode,” which automatically adjusts the monitor to simulate the warmth of reading paper, and an improved “Eco Mode,” which balances performance with energy efficiency to reduce power consumption by up to 44 percent.
New Professional Monitors Inspire Creativity and Provide More Comfort — Because Accuracy Matters
BL CAD/CAM Monitor Series
Expanding the BL monitor line, BenQ is set to release a new 32-inch (BL3210PT) monitor, which joins the recently released 27-inch (BL2710PT) model. The wide quad high-definition (WQHD) displays have been specifically designed for 3D printing, computer-aided design (CAD), and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) applications. With a 2560×1440 WQHD display, Display Pilot software with Auto-Pivot automation, ZeroFlicker™ technology, and powerful productivity features such as BenQ’s exclusive CAD/CAM viewing mode, the monitors enable professionals to engage in a more seamless design-to-production process that inspires creativity and increases comfort.
PG Pro Graphics Monitor Series
For photographers, graphic designers, color re-touchers, and printers requiring consistent on-screen color matching, the 24-inch PG2401PT display provides reliable, accurate, printing-certified soft proofing precision at an incredibly affordable price of $999. To increase collaboration and simplicity within the creative process, the new display supports today’s cloud-based color proofing systems and comes equipped with self-calibrating and one-click proofing capabilities. The result is print-like color integrity during the entire workflow: from design to print, and over the cloud.
New Projectors That Brighten the Boardroom — Because Business Matters
BYOD-Ready MX600 Projector
The second leading global projector brand in the world will be presenting its brand new business line at CES. BenQ’s units on display will include the compact and lightweight MX600, which uses MHL technology to enable easy tablet, smartphone, and notebook BYOD collaboration. The result is working groups that can transfer any small-screen content from portable devices directly to the projector’s big screen — bringing file sharing and increased interaction to meetings, presentations, and seminars. Equipped with XGA native resolution, 13,000:1 contrast ratio, and Colorific™ image quality, the projector delivers accurate, crisp, and long-lasting image quality while casting an amazing one billion colors to the screen. To dramatically lower total cost of ownership (TCO) by extending lamp life and reducing energy consumption — without impacting picture performance — the MX600 projector also features BenQ’s world-leading SmartEco™ technology.
P Series Ultra High Brightness Professional Projectors
For professional A/V applications within the corporate setting, BenQ will be showing the company’s new PW9500 large-venue projector. Combining high lumen brightness and flexible installation options, the new PW9500 (WXGA) and PX9600 (XGA) professional projectors offer seven optional optical lens types with advanced functions such as motorized zoom/focus and powered lens shift. The models also provide new brilliant image performance with up to 6,500 lumens of ultra-high brightness, high contrast ratios, and HQV scaling for higher resolutions. With a new interchangeable color wheel system, the series gives integrators the ability to boost mid-tone colors for more life-like picture quality and the flexibility to satisfy specific applications.
New Products That Light Up the Classroom — Because Learning Matters
MW824ST Interactive Projector
Part of BenQ’s growing portfolio of Classroom iQ solutions — a suite of next-generation products designed to future-proof, simplify, and make teaching more collaborative and efficient — the new MW824ST interactive short-throw classroom projector combines power-saving technology with connectivity and performance options to provide next-generation classroom experiences. Equipped with QWrite and PointWrite™ capabilities for collective onscreen writing and the ability to collaborate from mobile devices via MHL, the MW824ST creates a more participative process for teachers and students. Also featuring BenQ’s advanced SmartEco™ options such as the new LampSave and LumenCare modes, the projector can extend lamp life to an amazing 10,000 hours or provide three years of consistent image brightness.
IL640 Multitouch Display
Also designed to increase interaction within the classroom, BenQ will showcase the IL650 multitouch large-format display at CES. Featuring Omnitapps Multi-Touch Software to bring highly captivating, interactive touchscreen experiences to learning environments, the large double-touch 64-inch screen provides HD resolution, latency-free navigation, and ambient light sensors to adjust screen brightness automatically according to environmental lighting conditions — reducing energy consumption by up to 50 percent without impacting performance. With an ultra-high brightness of up to 1.07 billion colors, PIP / PBP capabilities, and two built-in 12-W speakers, the result is the production of smooth, rich images with no visible color banding for extremely vivid content and quality sound that will captivate, inspire, and stimulate the minds of students.
New P Series Slim Panels to Answer the Most Demanding Video Wall Installations — Because Dependability Matters
BenQ’s P Series of super narrow bezel displays are part of the company’s comprehensive PID (Public Information Display) family, designed to bring unbeatable visual experiences through design, performance, and power-saving features. Unlike consumer-grade monitors, BenQ’s PID screens have been deliberately designed for public venues that demand longer service life, higher dependability, and increased environmental considerations. To satisfy these requirements, BenQ has equipped its P Series with forward-thinking features such as a super narrow bezel design to ensure that content remains the most prominent feature of any video wall installation; a multiple display administrator application that will control up to 98 displays while monitoring system status to prevent power surges; remote management capabilities via LAN controlled connectivity for 24/7 centralized access; color calibration to unify color profiles of all screens within large installations; and ambient light sensors that automatically adjust screen brightness to the lighting condition of the surrounding environment to reduce energy consumption by up to 50 percent.
Accentuating Home or Office Settings With QisDesign LED Lighting — Because Style Matters
Also making their debut at the 2014 International CES are elegant additions to BenQ’s high-end QisDesign lighting product line. Inspired by the world around them, the award-winning LED lamps offer contemporary designs, sensory-rich lighting experiences, and interactive features designed to brighten any home or office environment. Engineered for flexibility, the new Compasso Light allows users to customize the warm white LED light using the lamp’s touch dimmer switch. For further lighting comfort, Compasso’s sliding track along the lamp’s arm lets consumers adjust the lamp to any height or placement preference — even 360 degrees via the unit’s swivel base. With a flexible spine embedded into a rubber lamp shell, the new Hatha Light mimics the bend of the human body, allowing users to freely adjust the lamp to different angles and heights to meet their specific needs. The BE Light, now available in black, is fully foldable and features a unique articulated design, allowing the lamp to be fully extended to a height of 33.4 cm and an angle of up to 135 degrees. When not in use, it can be easily folded flat to a minimum height of 1.8 cm.
Bioware’s Mark Darrah has released an update regarding the gaming giant’s upcoming Dragon Age: Inquisition, prior to their going on holiday break. You can read the full post here for more information.
From the Blog Post
“What have we been working on? Dragon Age: Inquisition has come a long way in the last three months. Today, I’m going to share with you some of what we have been up to since PAX. That way, when we dig in deeper a little later on, you will be up to speed.
You may have heard some talk about a “Holiday Build” for Dragon Age: Inquisition. So, what is this? These types of builds go way back in BioWare’s history. Effectively, they are builds we create around the holiday break that are packaged in a way that allows the team, and other parts of BioWare, to play the game in as complete of a state as we can get it.”
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Techland have released an awesome new “Holiday Carol” video featuring their upcoming zombie opus, Dying Light. You can send this eHoliday card with customized message to whomever you like over at the Dying Light website.
Video
Square Enix has released a new trailer for the upcoming Drakengard 3 – enjoy!
Trailer
Here is a nice holiday wish image we received today from the folks behind the upcoming The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, CD Projekt RED. Enjoy!
Hamburg, December 19th, 2013 – ‘To us, the Early Access has been very beneficial’, says Kai Fiebig, Senior Producer of Blackguards, the upcoming turn-based RPG from Daedalic.
‘We gathered a lot of important and constructive fan-feedback during the first weeks of early access and will add features according to the feedback until the game’s release’, Fiebig concludes.
Blackguards, based on ‘The Dark Eye’ Pen & Paper, recently launched on Steam’s Early Access and will be released in January 2014.
Due to the highly detailed community feedback, there will be, among other things, an advanced custom character generation mode.
‘In the recent Early Access version, we offer players to choose their character from three archetypes. This allows players, who are unfamiliar with the source material, to access the game more easily.
Blackguards features the complete Dark Eye rules set, so players can develop their desired character from the offered archetypes’, Fiebig explains.
‘The community, after the first Early Access chapter, expressed the wish to build their character from scratch right away – and we gladly fulfill this request by implementing an option for a fully customizable character’, he announces. ‘This option will be implemented via patch upon the game’s release.’
‘We have a close eye on the wishes and the feedback of our community. We also take constructive criticism very seriously. Thus we will do our best to implement any additional features. Of course, we have to see and check which ideas are actually portable and we can’t just give them all a pass. However, we do hope that our players keep the feedback coming and help us develop exactly the Blackguards they’d love to play’, Fiebig states.
Early Access allows players to play the first chapters of Blackguards months before the official release and to have a chance to influence the development process through their feedback based on pre-release builds.
Blackguards will be published chapter by chapter while in Early Access. As of now, the first three parts of the game are available. All five chapters will be made available in the upcoming weeks.
Daedalic Entertainment offers several packages for interested Early Access participants. In all cases, players will secure access to the final version of Blackguards by paying a lower price compared to purchasing the game after its official release.
Additionally, they have the opportunity to buy exclusive extras that will only be available before the official release. For $24.99, players receive the Standard Early Access Edition of Blackguards, including all chapters for PC at their earliest availability, and the full PC & Mac version of the game after the official release. For $34.99, players receive the Blackguards Early Access Deluxe Edition, an approx. 150 page artbook, and access to developer interview videos and six exclusive wallpapers. For $49.99, the Blackguards Early Access Contributor Edition additionally includes an appearance of the buyer’s name within the game’s credits, as well as the first Blackguards DLC and a copy of the The Dark Eye point & click adventure Chains of Satinav for free.
All additional content will be accessible once it has been completed.
The official release of Blackguards is scheduled for late January 2014. The game will be available for PC & Mac, priced US$39.99.
CHICAGO – December 19, 2013 – First-Person Urban Survival game Nether is giving early access fans what they’ve been asking for…literally, by releasing a bevy of new features chosen by the community, including a subway system that allows alternative routes for exploration, a wing glider that can be used for flying from rooftop to rooftop, and a new massive nether character. These features are the first in a series of ongoing content updates that are being developed in conjunction with community feedback and voting.
All new features include:
A Subway System – a brand new subterranean tunnel system that adds a whole new layer of depth to the decimated cityscapeA Wing Glider – allows players to make quick getaways or tactical moves by flying from rooftops to lower level roofs or platformsA New Nether – heavy, Golem enemy, massive in size and damage, requiring cooperative play to bring it downNew “Surge” Objective – a new world-objective that has players kill a mini-boss that attacks random areas of the city for an experience boostNew in-game items, including a flashlight, compass, road flare and smoke grenades
Nether will continue using player input on features for future updates and fans can currently vote here to determine if the next update will include either a helicopter or motorbike as an in-game mode of transportation.
“Our goal with Nether has always been to create content and a gaming experience that includes the community,” said Chip Sineni, Creative Director at Phosphor Games. “Since launching Nether into early access we’ve received tremendous feedback from our fans and we’re psyched to release the first set of public-driven features for everyone to enjoy.”
Nether is a first-person urban survival gaming experience unlike any other. Nether forces players to make quick life-saving decisions in an unforgiving environment. In this post-apocalyptic urban world, death is waiting around every corner, at the top of high-rise buildings, and in the grasp of powerful teleporting creatures known as nethers. To navigate this high-tension environment, players must use skill and cunning in order to obtain food, weapons, supplies, and other resources necessary to survive in a desolate and dangerous city. Players will need to choose whether or not to team up with others or go at it solo against the nethers, other players, and unpredictable, treacherous world objectives. In the end, players must decide if they will Prey or Pray.
More information on this title can also be found at http://playnether.com as well as at http://facebook.com/playnether or on Twitter @PlayNether.
Warhorse Studios has released a new trailer for its upcoming open world, Medieval RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance. The game is due out in 2015 on Windows PC and next-gen console platforms.
Trailer
Disneyland has once again performed a holiday makeover on both of its Anaheim, CA parks. At Disneyland, the large thoroughfare of Main Street, USA has been totally decked out for the holidays, with a gigantic Christmas tree located right when you walk into the park. There is also garland and holly strung up all over to bring in the season. Over in New Orleans Square, the holidays have taken a more creole twist, with New Orleans inspired decorations merged with some Halloween stuff. The reason for this is because the “Haunted Mansion” ride has been turned into the “Haunted Mansion Holiday” experience, with a [The] Nightmare Before Christmas makeover. Frontierland gave some old-world Americana holiday decorations, and we were very impressed with all the lights decorating the various buildings as day turned to night.
Over at Disney’s California Adventure park, the holiday transformation is also on display. In the park’s Buena Vista Street themed area, old Hollywood style gets made over with lights, Christmas trees, and lots of holly. The most drastic holiday makeover of either park, however, is that of the new Cars Land themed area. Already featuring some beautiful art designed inspired by the Cars movie franchise, the holiday version of the area is a thing of beauty. Each of the various shops and buildings have their own unique style and theme based on the character that owns or inhabits it. In a move of genius, each of the Cars Land shops and buildings has its very own Christmas tree made from various pieces of automotive equipment. Hanging snowflakes are constructed out of wrenches, license plates adorn trees, and one Christmas tree is literally a towering mass of tires. The attention to detail is exquisite.
Cruise through the images of our day’s adventure below, and we highly recommend you check out the Disneyland transformation before its over!
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