Activision and Treyarch have released a new, behind-the-scenes video for Call of Duty: Black Ops II Apocalypse.
Author - Jerry Paxton
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for their upcoming Splinter Cell: Blacklist titled “101”.
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Deep Silver has released the second video developer diary for their upcoming Saint’s Row IV.
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2K Games and 2K Marin have released the final episode of the live action series for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, “The Aftermath”, which concludes the mysterious story begun by the enigmatic and immensely popular video, “The Burn Room”. The epic finale shows Agent Carter and his team dealing with the tragic results of the incident in Pima, and reveals the fate of Agent Ennis Cole (played by Lost and Lord of the Rings star Dominic Monaghan).
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Late last year, Lonex released its line of airsoft guns based on the M4A1 carbine. Visually, this line of airsoft guns looks very similar to the real steel models they are replicating with almost identical black anodized coatings. The line comes in three flavors: A 10.5″ inch barrel, 14.5″ inch barrel, and 16″ inch barrel. Aside from the inner and outer barrel length differences, there is very little separating the three apart. We were able to look at their middle-length model, the L4-02 with the 14.5″ inch barrel.
Product Features (External Casing)
- Reinforced Aluminum Alloy Body
- Aluminum Alloy Outer Barrel
- Aluminum Alloy Sight and Flash Hider
- Nylon plus Fiber Handguard, Grip and Stock
- 360 Rd Flash Magazine
Product Features (Internal)
- Reinforced 8mm Gear Box Ver.2
- Reinforced Steel Gear Set
- Durable Standard Motor
- Reinforced Cylinder Set
- Temperature Electric Switch
- Enhanced Nylon Hop-Up Set
L4-02 Specific Features
- Item No: L4-02
- Caliber: 6mm
- Length: 790mm -890mm
- Barrel Length: 14.5”
- Weight: 3015g
- Magazine Capacity: 360rd
- Muzzle Velocity: 100MPS
With these new airsoft guns, Lonex has put a lot of effort into increasing their already well-known reputation. The guns feature a reinforced 8mm gearbox (with steel bearings) and gears as well as a nylon hop-up unit. Additionally, the guns feature aluminum alloy bodies and outer barrels with a durable nylon fiber handguard, grip, and stock. I had my airsoft tech take a look at the gearbox and he was very impressed with it.
In terms of out-of-the box performance, these features are serving Lonex well. In our tests, with .20g BBs, we averaged about 430 FPS – which is VERY respectable when you consider that, in outdoor field play, you will want to run at least .25g BBs in the rifle. Of course, some fields do not allow airsoft guns firing above 400 FPS with .20g BBs, so that might be an issue. If you are part of a milsim group, however, or have access to fields with looser restrictions, you won’t be disappointed in the Lonex L4-02’s firepower. Our contact over at Lonex told us that the airsoft gun is capable of handling just about any LiPo battery you can throw at it with a 15C rating. We were using a 9.6 volt butterfly style battery in the gun’s handguard and were pleased to see a rate of fire of about 20 rps and had a VERY good trigger response which is always important.
The gun does come packaged with an un-jamming/barrel cleaning rod as well as a 360 round Lonex “Flashmag” magazine. In case you have not heard of these, the Flashmag uses a draw string to wind its spring as opposed to a winding wheel that standard hi-cap magazines use. This Flashmag performed very respectably and I could almost get the entire magazine downrange after 5 pulls on the string. There are several companies trying to copy the Flashmag but Lonex created it and are, without a doubt, the best at their construction. Additional Flashmags from Lonex cost about $20 dollars.
As an added bit of “tacticool”, the Lonex M4 L4-02 AEG features a working bolt release. While it does not functionally change the gun’s performance, it will help protect your hop-up unit from getting dirty while rolling around on the field. It should also be noted that this Lonex AEG comes with their A5 motor in the pistol grip. While not as capable as their high-end motors, the A5 is above average for what usually comes in an out-of-the box AEG, capable of withstanding very high temperatures.
Overall, the Lonex M4A1 L4-02 airsoft electric gun is a fine choice for players desiring high performance from the moment they take it out of its box. Lonex has long been known for their craftsmanship and this model is no different. The Lonex M4A1 L4-02 retails for about $240 dollars at most online airsoft stores.
Santa Monica, CA – August 8, 2013 – The epic climax of Activision and Treyarch’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Downloadable Content (DLC) Season Pass culminates with Apocalypse. Available first on the Xbox Live® online entertainment network from Microsoft on August 27, the game’s fourth and final DLC Pack delivers four thrilling and diverse multiplayer maps, and the all-new wildly creative Zombies experience – “Origins”.
With Apocalypse, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (Nasdaq: ATVI), and its award-winning studio Treyarch have partnered with award-winning Warner Bros. Records rock band, Avenged Sevenfold, who contribute the song, “Shepherd of Fire” from their upcoming album, “Hail to the King,” to the Zombies experience, which will be featured in the intro cinematic video for “Origins.” Along with Avenged Sevenfold, famed comics illustrator and painter, Alex Ross, has also lent his talent to “Origins,” providing original art that features the original Zombies heroes. One of the most esteemed comic book artists of all time, Ross is most famous for his work with DC and Marvel Comics, and has won many notable awards for his artistic design.
“Apocalypse is Treyarch’s grand finale to Call of Duty: Black Ops II,” said Treyarch Studio Head, Mark Lamia. “It is the perfect culmination of our efforts, and fan feedback, with two all-new multiplayer maps for players to experience for the first time, and two fully reimagined fan-favorite multiplayer maps from past games – and Origins, our most epic Zombies experience to date. Apocalypse is a DLC pack that our fans will never forget.”
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Apocalypse delivers four diverse multiplayer maps:
- Pod: A failed utopian community from the 70’s has left stacks of dilapidated residential pods nestled into an abandoned cliff side in Taiwan. Its residents long gone, the modernist compound now hosts frenetic combat as players must run atop the pods, as well as navigate their multi-tiered interiors for a strategic edge.
- Frost: Fresh snow meets explosive gunpowder in this snow-capped European city, where the bridge over a frozen canal separates it into two sides, requiring players to employ multi-level traversal strategies to outsmart and ultimately outshoot their enemies.
- Takeoff: Fans of “Stadium” from the original Call of Duty®: Black Ops First Strike DLC will find themselves at home on “Takeoff.” Marooned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, this remote launch site is all about close-quarters combat, combining tight corners with open spaces for intense encounters.
- Dig: An adaptation of the fan-favorite “Courtyard” from Call of Duty®: World at War, where two archeological dig sites in Afghanistan become the perfect playground for combatants eager for hectic, unceasing confrontations. Treyarch, has retained the spirit of “Courtyard” with two major chokepoints, a wide open layout and raised platforms, but has provided fans with a fresh take on the multitude of paths.
In addition to the four maps, Apocalypse also reveals Origins, the most horrifying and imaginative Zombies experience to date. Players will be deployed to Dieselpunk-stylized World War I-era France where they will encounter the return of the four original heroes from the very first Zombies map, Tank, Nikolai, Takeo, and Rictofen, as well as hordes of zombies that have overrun trenches and fields, as well as the ruins of a mysterious and ancient location.
Unleashed after the Germans unearthed the mysterious “Element 115,” this next chapter in the Zombies legacy will explore the saga’s origins as players reunite with an unlikely band of soldiers that come together to defeat the greatest evil the world has ever seen, using a period-specific arsenal that includes Wonder Weapons that harness supernatural powers, a diesel-drone and Mark IV tank, as well a new perk machine and power-ups – and that’s just the start. Players will need all the help they can get to succeed in defeating the undead, as well as evading an unprecedented 1,000-foot tall robot abomination. In this stylized undead adventure, they’ll need every advantage if they have any hope of surviving one of Treyarch’s deepest Zombies experiences to date.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Apocalypsewill be available first, exclusively on Xbox Live for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1200 Microsoft Points on August 27, with other platforms to follow. Players who have already purchased the Season Pass can download Apocalypse as soon as it becomes available. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is rated “M” (Mature – Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs – content suitable for persons ages 17 and older) by the ESRB. More information on Call of Duty: Black Ops II can be found at http://www.callofduty.com/
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Once again, the fine folks at AirSplat have brought out their Thorsday Deals for August 8th. This is a collection of products with a bigger discount than usual that you can peruse through. Personally, I am eyeballing the Tornado Grenade!
A&K LR300 Short Airsoft Electric Gun AEG
AI Tornado Airsoft Grenade Grenades V1.2
Airsoft Tactical 1-Point Rifle Sling
Kalashnikov AK47 Airsoft Rifle LPEG 921
UHC AK47 Mini Electric Airsoft Gun
GB MP5 Airsoft Rifle 200 Hi-Cap Magazine
FN P90 Airsoft Hi-Cap 300 Rifle Magazine
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 8, 2013) – SQUARE ENIX today announced the open beta test and early access dates for FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn™. New users will be able to participate in the open beta test from August 17ththrough the 19th, both for Windows PC and PlayStation® 3 system, giving players the opportunity to dive in to the massive-scale RPG’s final testing phase. In addition, fans that have pre-ordered the game will receive early access and be among the first to play the game beginning August 24th.
During today’s FINAL FANTASY XIV Letter from the Producer LIVE, Naoki Yoshida (producer and director) also shared some upcoming incentives to get players even more excited for launch:
· Veteran Rewards – Enjoy various bonuses based on how long you have been a FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn subscriber (30, 60 & 90 days). By starting with a 90-day subscription, players receive all 30-day, 60-day, and 90-day bonuses at once.
· Companion iOS App – A free companion app, “FINAL FANTASY XIV: Libra Eorzea™,” planned to arrive a week after launch
· Welcome Back Campaign – Players who registered FINAL FANTASY® XIV 1.0 can play FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn for free until Monday, September 9.
Set for an August 27, 2013 release, FINAL FANTASY
To pre-order FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn and gain early access to the final game, visit:http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/
Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 8th August 2013 — Bohemia Interactive today announced the release date for its upcoming tactical military shooter, Arma 3. Available in digital and physical retail stores worldwide, Arma 3 will launch on Thursday September 12, 2013.
Benefiting from the splendid support of Alpha and Beta participants, Arma 3 ships with the large open terrains of ‘Altis’ (270 km²) and ‘Stratis’ (20 km²), 12 singleplayer showcases, 3 faction showcases, 9 multiplayer scenarios, 10 firing drill challenges, more than 20 vehicles and 40 weapons, 5 factions, the scenario editor and modding support. The Arma 3 singleplayer campaign will be released across 3 free DLC episodes after launch.
To launch the countdown, the Arma 3 devteam is hosting an official Twitch.tv livestream onSaturday August 10 at 17.00 UTC. Live from Bohemia Interactive HQ in Prague, everyone is invited for a sneak peek at Arma 3’s release package. The livestream is expected to last about one hour, and those who do not want to miss out can already enlist for the event via Arma 3’s Facebook page.
Last but not least, Bohemia Interactive has opened the Countdown To Launch web page. Here players can find a complete overview of the content available in Arma 3 – alongside descriptions and screenshots.
To participate in the final stages of pre-release development, people can purchase the regularArma 3 Beta (34.99 EUR/29.99 GBP/44.99 USD) or the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (44.99 EUR/39.99 GBP/59.99 USD) from Steam or Store.bistudio.com. Both editions include the full retail game and prices will increase upon launch.
August 8, 2013, Chino, California – GX Gaming, the gaming series of peripheral maker, Genius, today introduces the Manticore, a highly customizable gaming keyboard with mechanical-like keys with a 16 million color backlight palette in 3 separate color zones.
Fully Featured Backlit Keys
The Manticore outshines the competition thanks to it mechanical-like backlit keys, which are divided into three separate zones, and each zone can be set to a different color. They also feature a 16 million RGB color palette and four brightness levels, helping gamers play at a high level even in low-lighting settings. This wide range of color combined with the three key zones provides virtually unlimited customization options.
Macros Made Easy
Situated on the left side of the Manticore are eight macro keys. Three different setups are possible, allowing for a total of 24 macros. And with just a press of a button, gamers can rapidly switch between setups. New macros can be created and assigned on the fly using the Master Record button. The Manticore also has 32 kilobyte onboard memory, and 20 keys can be pressed at the same time without any ghosting effect.
Low Latency and All the Extras
The Manticore lets gamers play at high speeds and in full comfort. It boasts an up to 1,000 hertz report rate with a 1millisecond response time, and is equipped with rubber pads on the bottom for enhanced stability. And with its smart cable management, the Manticore’s 1.8 meter (6ft) USB 2.0 cable won’t clutter desks. Two USB ports on the back of the keyboard can accommodate additional peripherals, helping users obtain a fully immersive gaming experience.
Availability
The GX Gaming Manticore keyboard is now available in North America for the suggested retail price of $79.99.
Package Contents
- Wired keyboard with 1.8m cable
- Manticore CD
- Multilanguage quick guide
Specifications
- Dimensions (W*H*D): 54.3 x 3.0 x 20.0cm
- Weight: 1003g
- High-speed USB 2.0 cable