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Razer Blade and Edge Pro Now Available at Best Buy

2013/10/07
Jerry Paxton
News, Tech News

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – October 7, 2013 – Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced that two of its prizewinning PC systems, the Razer Blade and Razer Edge Pro, are available for in-store purchase at Best Buy.

Both the Blade and Edge Pro will be featured in approximately 100 Best Buy locations nationally, including most major markets.

“Two years ago, Razer was known as a niche company that made the world’s best gaming peripherals,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “Today, we are leading the charge in tablet and laptop innovation with systems available at Best Buy stores across the country. This is truly a gratifying day for our company and for gamers and computer aficionados alike.”

The Blade is the thinnest and lightest 14-inch gaming laptop in history and it captured an Editor’s Choice award from PC Mag this summer. Measuring just 0.66-inches thin, the Razer Blade packs more power-per-cubic-inch than any other laptop in the world.

The Razer Edge Pro, the world’s most powerful tablet and the first designed for PC gamers, bested all comers at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), winning CNET’s “Best of Show” and “People’s Voice” awards amidst a competitive field of approximately 20,000 products. It also won several highly competitive distinctions from Popular Science, TechRadar and LAPTOP Magazine, among others.

Best Buy, one of the largest and most respected retail chains in the United States, will be the first U.S. retailer to sell Razer’s award-winning computers, and the chain is an exclusive partner to sell the Blade and Edge Pro in-store nationwide.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition Announced

2013/10/07
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, PS Vita News, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News
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BURBANK, Calif. – Oct. 7, 2013 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced the launch of Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition. Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition debuts in the Americas Nov. 12 and Europe and other global territories beginning Nov. 29, with the comprehensive version of the 2013 best-selling fighting game franchise. The game will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and platforms, Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and for Windows PC.

Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition will include all original game content as well as all downloadable content (DLC). Valued at more than $120, the game will be available at a suggested retail price of $59.99 for PS4™ system, PS3™ system and Xbox 360, $49.99 for Windows PC and $39.99 for PS®Vita.

The DLC included in Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition, includes fan favorites Lobo, Batgirl, General Zod, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna, as well as Scorpion, a character from the Mortal Kombat world, as reimagined by Jim Lee, Co-Publisher at DC Entertainment. In addition, more than 40 extra character skins and 60 S.T.A.R. Labs Missions, originally offered as DLC, are now available from the start of the game. Also packaged with the Americas version of the game will be its music soundtrack featuring an exclusive track from Jane’s Addiction titled “Another Soulmate” and 11 songs from popular artists ranging from Depeche Mode to AWOLNATION.

Remastered for next-gen technology by High Voltage, the PS4™ system version will feature Touchpad functionality, video sharing and streaming, and will link to players’ PlayStation® Network Feed page during match wrap-ups and pause menus. High Voltage is also bringing the PC version of the game to hungry fans.

The PS®Vita version, which is adapted for the handheld experience by Armature Studio, will feature touch controls for mini-games in the story mode and S.T.A.R. Labs Missions, Ad-hoc and Wi-Fi multiplayer, collectible hero cards, and all DLC released to date.

Debuting in April 2013, Injustice: Gods Among Us is a bold new fighting game franchise that introduces a deep, original story featuring a large cast of favorite DC Comics icons such as Batman, Harley Quinn, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman and many others. Set in a world where the lines between good and evil are blurred, players will experience heroes and villains engaging in epic battles on a massive scale.

For more information and the latest updates, visit www.injustice.com or find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/injusticegame.

Messenger of Purgatory Campaign Announced for Space Hulk

2013/10/07
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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Copenhagen, Denmark — October 7, 2013 — Danish development studio Full Control today announced the launch of the brand new “Messenger of Purgatory” campaign for Space Hulk, the 3D digital turn based strategy game based on the best-selling board game and set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The “Messenger of Purgatory” campaign features three missions, challenging players to retrieve the remains of the fallen Captain Atarius. The update also includes a huge number of bug fixes and gameplay improvements, including the option to speed up walk animations. “Messenger of Purgatory” is a free campaign for all Windows and Mac users. For more information on the new campaign and patch update, visit: http://steamcommunity.com/app/242570/discussions/0/864976115510136253/
“We wanted to give the community a big ‘thank you’ for the wonderful support they have shown, through the first stage of launch, and we think that fans will really love the Messenger of Purgatory campaign”, said Thomas Hentschel Lund, CEO of Full Control. “This game update addresses many of the fan requests and suggestions that continue to hone and refine the experience of Space Hulk”.

To purchase a digital copy of Space Hulk visit the official site at: http://www.spacehulk-game.com/  or to purchase via digital distribution service Steam please visit: http://store.steampowered.com/app/242570/

Zan Headgear Airsoft Neck Protector Review (Airsoft)

2013/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, News, Reviews

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A person’s neck is often a vulnerable area while playing airsoft. Most masks, vests, and plate carriers don’t protect that area and those that do are usually bulky and uncomfortable. Enter the soft neck protection products. Usually made from neoprene, these protectors are meant to lessen the impact of high-speed, plastic BBs while also allowing your head to move freely. One such protector is from Zan Headgear. It is offered in both black and woodland camo color schemes and features a vented neoprene material that breathes very well. The neck protector fits around a wide variety of neck sizes, and is fastened in place by Velcro patches on the two ends.

In terms of protection, I had the unlucky “privileged” of being hit in the neck at least twice during a game day at Hollywood Sports in Bellflower. I was very impressed by the shielding qualities of the neck protector. While I definitely felt a slight sting, it was nowhere near the level I would have felt (and have in the past) without wearing it. To that end, I applaud Zan Headgear.

Unfortunately, the curved neck contour in the protector is a bit too “flat”, making it somewhat uncomfortable to wear while moving your head around. It always felt like there was too much pressure on my  neck while doing so. Also, the protector does not “fit” the neck, instead opting to drape down. This leaves space between your neck and the flange of the protector. Perhaps this is to help protect the neck? In my case, it just felt loose and I like all my airsoft gear to be nice and tight while I am running around.

Overall, the Zan Headgear Airsoft Neck Protector is a fair option for your airsoft gaming needs. However, I did find it to be uncomfortable for longer engagements. For all-day or MilSim play, I would recommend you look at more contoured options or, if that fails, a shemagh. The Zan Headgear Airsoft Neck Protector retails for about $10 dollars and is available at their online store as well as e-tailers like Amazon.com.

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Wasteland 2 Project Update

2013/10/04
Jerry Paxton
News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

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inXile Entertainment has posted up a new update for their upcoming post-apocalyptic RPG, Wasteland 2, as well as revealing a couple more screenshots of the game in its current build. You can find the full update here.

From the Update Post:

Hello fellow Rangers!

Chris Keenan here to talk about the most recent progress on Wasteland 2 and what to expect in the upcoming months.

We last spoke about skills in Update #20 in December of last year. Since then, our team has made incredible progress on all fronts. I can say, without a doubt, that we’ve been more efficient as a team than on any project I’ve ever worked on. Much of this has to do with a clarity of vision and getting feedback early and often to make sure we’re focusing on the most important things.

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Razer Teams Up With S2 Games to Launch Strife

2013/10/03
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News
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CARLSBAD, Calif. – October 3, 2013 – Razer™, the world leader in high-performance gaming hardware, software and systems, today announced a partnership with independent developer S2 Games, creators of popular titles such as Heroes of Newerth, on its upcoming multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, Strife.

To support the development and launch of the game, Razer has outfitted S2’s team with Blade laptops, along with other peripheral products, to demo Strife. S2 will also be exploring development opportunities with Razer’s critically acclaimed Switchblade User Interface and Surround software.

“We support all things gaming at Razer, and independent developers play a huge role in creating the landscape that fans around the world enjoy,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder, CEO and creative director. “S2 Games did a phenomenal job in helping to define the MOBA genre in its infancy, and it’s exciting to watch them take the next step in launching Strife.”

Strife will be the developer’s second MOBA title. The genre encompasses some of the most popular games being played at the moment, and S2 will be the first company to come out with a second-iteration MOBA title.

Through the partnership, Razer will be providing exclusive beta access to fans through its social media pages (https://www.facebook.com/razer and https://twitter.com/Razer).

“S2 Games is evolving the MOBA genre, and doing so requires partnering with other leaders in their field,” said Marc DeForest, Chief Executive Officer of S2 Games. “Razer’s innovative prowess makes them a perfect development partner for us.”

S2 is part of Razer’s Indie Development program, which aims to promote the gaming industry by offering a special discounted price on our new Razer Blade Pro Gaming Laptops. To learn more, go to http://www.razerzone.com/creativepro.

Galileo Remote Armature for iPhone Pre-Orders

2013/10/03
Jerry Paxton
Mobile News, News, Tech News
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – October 3, 2013 – Motrr, led by the designers behind the Gorillapod™ line of innovative camera tripods, is pleased to announce the pre-order availability of the Galileo Bluetooth and Galileo 30-pin for iPhone now through the end of October. Galileo, a revolutionary iOS-controlled robotic iPhone platform with infinite spherical rotation capability, brings a world of photo, pano, and video possibilities to iPhone owners.

“We are thrilled to release Galileo, a device platform we hope will inspire creativity and allow for more immersive experiences with people from anywhere in the world,” says Jasper Eisenberg, Marketing Manager at Motrr. “Motrr’s mission is to transform the way we communicate with each other and with the world around us. With an entirely new dimension of control, everything from video calling, time-lapse photography, cinematography, and spherical imaging get way more interesting.”

With applications in areas of photography, cinematography, social networking, video conferencing, baby monitoring, remote learning, and more, Galileo gives iOS devices endless possibilities of remote-controlled motion. Using Galileo, your iPhone, and the Sphere app you are one tap away from capturing amazing spherical panoramas. You can also easily set pan and tilt controls for Galileo locally to create dynamic time-lapse sequences. With a second smartphone, tablet, or web browser, you can control Galileo remotely to monitor your home with one-way video, or enjoy an immersive 2-way video calling experience. Just swipe your finger on your device and Galileo responds, orienting itself in any direction. Finally, you control what you see.

How will you use Galileo?
With the Motrr Software Development Kit, app developers are integrating Galileo motion controls into their apps. This is essential for expanding the platform and providing new and meaningful experiences for our users. Popular use includes:

  • Video calling and conferencing – use Galileo to orient your phone in any direction so you can actually control what you see
  • Baby monitoring – see what you want to see, not what the nanny shows you
  • Remote learning – follow professors around the classroom; see who is asking questions
  • Time-lapse photography – create dynamic time-lapse sequences and beautiful 360° panoramas; Galileo features a standard ¼” tripod mount
  • Cinematography – shoot interesting transition shots, pan and tilt simultaneously, and create dynamic scenes
  • Real estate photography – record 360° spherical virtual home tours with ease

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New Galileo owners will be able to download and experience a number of Apps including:

  • Motrr Live – Video call your friends and family quickly and easily with Motrr Live. Connect to Galileo and transform your iOS device into a remote control video camera.
  • Sphere – Use Sphere with Galileo to create seamless, immersive 360° photo spheres.
  • AirBeam – AirBeam for Galileo turns your iOS device into a real-time audio and video monitoring system that you can orient in any direction using Galileo.*
  • TimeLapse  – TimeLapse is the professional choice for creating time lapse sequences. Use with Galileo for precision control and hands-free image capture.*
  • RecoLive MultiCam – Expand your talents as a director with RecoLive MultiCam. Setup your shots with Galileo and swipe your finger on the screen to reposition the cameras.*

*Apps are available for an additional fee.

The Galileo 30-Pin is compatible with iPhone 4/4S, iPhone 3GS and iPod Touch 4th generation. The Galileo Bluetooth works with iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and iPod Touch 5th generation. Both Galileo versions are available for pre-order for 10% off the regular price of $149.95 at www.motrr.com.  Use code “galileoten” to pre-order. Galileo will first ship to pre-orders at the end of October and will be available for sale starting in November.