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EVGA Announces Hadron Mini ITX Chassis

2013/09/09
Jerry Paxton
Hardware News, News

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September 9th, 2013 – Now you are able to build a mini ITX system with enthusiast performance! The EVGA Hadron Air mini ITX chassis was designed to not make any compromises. At a mere 305mm height and 169mm width, the EVGA Hadron Air chassis is extremely small, but capable of holding today’s latest hardware.

With an included 500W Gold rated power supply, support for a full sized graphics card, sleek looks and enthusiast features, the EVGA Hadron Air mini ITX chassis packs a serious punch.

Also, EVGA did not forget about the water-cooling enthusiasts, stay tuned for an EVGA Hadron Hydro with compatibility for aftermarket water cooling!

Key Features:

  • Integrated 500W Gold Rated Power Supply w/ 40A on +12V Rail
  • Supports most full sized enthusiast graphics cards! (Up to 267mm, double slot)
  • 2 x USB 3.0 Ports
  • Supports all mini ITX form factor motherboards
  • 12in/305mm height and 6.6in/169mm width – One of the smallest chassis available for the enthusiast!
  • 2 x 2.5/3.5in Drive Bays supports two hard drives
  • Supports slim slot load optical drive (not included)

Learn more at http://www.evga.com/articles/00777/

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS4 Beta Announced

2013/09/09
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 4 News

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LOS ANGELES (Sept. 9, 2013) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that the beta tests of FINAL FANTASY® XIV: A Realm Reborn on the new PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system will start on February 22, 2014.  Furthermore, players on the current PlayStation®3 system will be able to migrate to the PlayStation®4 system at no additional cost, when the system is available in North America.

Players who have purchased the PlayStation®3 system version can transition their character data to the PlayStation®4 system to continue their online adventure.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn is now available for $39.99 on the PlayStation®3 system and $29.99 for Windows PC. A free 30-day trial is included for new accounts, with monthly subscriptions starting at $12.99.

More detailed information on the PlayStation®4 system beta tests and the free transition service will be released soon.

Related Links
The Lodestone:  http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/
Official Website: http://www.finalfantasyxiv.com
Official Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV
Official Twitter:  @FF_XIV_EN
Official YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/FINALFANTASYXIV

Lovecraftian-Horror Game U55 – End of the Line Hits Kickstarter

2013/09/09
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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Berlin, Germany – 9th September 2013, Today Effective Evolutions is pleased to announce a KickStarter looking for angel investors and backers to help fund the development of the first person horror-adventure U55 – END OF THE LINE for PC and next generation consoles.

U55 – END OF THE LINE faithfully recreates key Berlin locations, such as the various subway stations, areas of the government district and even the historical underground facilities. Utilising binaural sound effects, the game’s audio’s been especially designed for stereo headsets and with Oculus Rift support, the player will be deeply immersed into the Lovecraftian inspired world.

“For us, Lovecraft was one of the most important things to begin with“, states Malte M. Boettcher, U55’s creative director. “Until now, there have been few video games to cite his works in a direct way. We are going back to everything Lovecraft stands for, putting it into a contemporary video game. Longtime-fans will enjoy the references while newcomers will be gently introduced to one of the greatest sci-fi/fantasy/horror authors of all time. With U55-END OF THE LINE, we bring Lovecraft’s legacy to the modern-day urban setting of Berlin, serving horror fans and core gamers alike. We are sure that the mature audience will appreciate our efforts on a game echoing an intense experience. After all, the Great Old Ones must have seen fit that our Kickstarter project will be released just in time – on Lovecraft’s birthday“.

The sole focus of U55-END OF THE LINE is survival. Desperately seeking for help, the player traverses through Berlin’s widely ramified subway system. Armed only with your smartphone display as your only source of light, you have to push your way through the dark tunnels, looking for an exit. While confronting an malevolent force below ground, little does the player know that they‘ve become a cog in a mechanism that will inevitably change the fate of mankind once and for all.

New Air Conflicts: Vietnam Screenshots

2013/09/09
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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Kalypso Media has released some new screenshots from their upcoming flight-action game, Air Conflicts: Vietnam, which is releasing this Fall on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC platforms.

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Happy 47th Birthday Star Trek

2013/09/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

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On September 8th, 1966, the starship Enterprise began her five year mission to explore new worlds and all the rest of it. Technically, the pilot episodes of the show, titled “The Cage” were created in 1965. However, the studio didn’t like a lot of its elements and the show was re-tooled into what we now know as Star Trek’s original series. The Cage would eventually aire in its entirety, but not until 1988! In any event, the show featuring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelly,  and the rest of the crew is still my personal favorite of the venerable sci-fi franchise.

Live long and prosper, folks!

-GS

Battlefield 4 Weapons Customization Blog

2013/09/06
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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A new “Road to Battlefield 4” blog on weapons customization has been posted up over at the Official Battlefield Blog.

From the Blog Post

Whether you help your team by sniping from afar or run and gun with an assault rifle at the frontlines, choice is king. Weapon customization in Battlefield 4 will be deeper than ever, thanks to a powerful feature set that lets you adapt your gear to fit any combat role. In a new The Road to Battlefield 4 we cover these extreme customization options.

Konami Opens LA Games Studio

2013/09/06
Jerry Paxton
Industry News, News

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – September 6th, 2013 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced the opening of a new Los Angeles development studio. The studio will be instrumental in developing a variety of games, including installments of the METAL GEAR SOLID franchise. During an opening ceremony at the new studio, Konami discussed new details about the METAL GEAR SOLID V experience, which includes METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES, the prologue to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN. Hideo Kojima, METAL GEAR SOLID creator and Director of Kojima Productions, took the stage to show the first live gameplay demo for METAL GEAR SOLID: GROUND ZEROES.

Best known for the development of the popular METAL GEAR SOLID franchise, Kojima Productions’ team in Los Angeles will be instrumental in the continued development of the franchise, particularly with the upcoming release of METAL GEAR SOLID V. Hideo Kojima will continue to provide guidance and inspiration to the employees of the Los Angeles studio.

“As gaming takes the world stage as one of the greatest forms of entertainment, it’s only natural for us to expand our operations across the globe,” said Hideo Kojima, Director of Kojima Productions. “And since Los Angeles is ground zero for the best studios, facilities and world-class talent, we are leaning on of these local resources to build an incredible team to create gaming experiences that are just as compelling as any film or television show.”

“The Los Angeles studio emphasizes Konami and Kojima Productions commitment to expanding our development footprint,” said Tomoyuki Tsuboi, President of Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. “The new studio will put Kojima Productions in the heart of the west which will benefit future releases as it will introduce new talent and creativity to the development teams.”

Konami and Kojima Productions recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of the METAL GEAR SOLID franchise which is the seminal work of Hideo Kojima, Japan’s master game creator, and the progenitor of the stealth action game genre. With more than 35.4 million units sold to date, the METAL GEAR series has become a global phenomenon. Along with the gameplay, the METAL GEAR SOLID series is also known for its storyline, which blends seamlessly with the gameplay. The scenarios are based on extensive research and incorporate the drama of actual developments in society. These elements have made METAL GEAR SOLID what it is today: a mature work of entertainment that transcends national borders and the confines of video games, and one of the leading products of the Japanese content business.

Rise of Venice Goes Gold

2013/09/05
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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September 5, 2013, Ridgewood, NJ – Kalypso Media is today pleased to announce that Rise of Venice, its merchant/political simulation game for Windows PC, has gone gold. Rise of Venice, which puts players in charge of a burgeoning Renaissance-era trading and political empire, will be released on September 27 via Steam and other digital portals.
Venice was at the peak of its power during the Renaissance and was viewed as a city of decadence, beauty and intrigue. Renowned as the linchpin of civilization and the cultural centre of Europe, Venice was the most important trading post between Western Europe and the eastern stretch of the Mediterranean Sea.  It was also the stage for political corruptions and clandestine dealings.
This is where your story begins. As a young man striving for success, power and wealth and with the support of your family, you begin to build up a trading empire across Genoa, Tripoli, Rome, Alexandria, and Constantinople in addition to many other significant cities from the Renaissance.As you progress through the ranks of Venetian society, increasing your power with smart trading moves and calling in the occasional favor, you can begin to assemble your own fleet. With this you will start to build up new production facilities and test yourself in challenging sea battles where you will face off against pirates as well as political enemies.

Features of Rise of Venice:

  • Experience a compelling story full of intrigue and treason in Venice at the time of the Renaissance
  • Trade a variety of goods in the most important cities of the time such as Rome, Alexandria, Constantinople and Athens.
  • With your own family tree you can interact with your family members, send them on missions and watch how the power of your family grows over time.
  • Meet other important families who are pulling the strings in Venice’s government and influence political decisions yourself.
  • Build your own production facilities and trading fleets
  • Take fate into your own hands and test your skills in furious sea battles
  • Multiplayer mode for up to 4 players via LAN and Internet
 For more information please visit www.kalypsomedia.com

The City of Columbia Comes to Disney Infinity

2013/09/05
Jerry Paxton
News, Nintendo Wii U News, PlayStation 3 News, Xbox 360 News

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September 5, 2013 — Today, Disney Interactive releases five new custom-built Toy Boxes for Disney Infinity players. The new Toy Boxes are available now for download free of charge on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U. The new set of screenshots and videos showcase a variety of ways that players can build and customize their own worlds in the Toy Box mode.

Here are the five free Toy Boxes available now for download:

1.       Toy Columbia – Explore a sprawling city in the sky with infinite possibilities. (View video here)

2.       Sky Gauntlet – Put platforming skills to the test in a series of complicated challenges. (View video here)

3.       Jungle Cruise – Become the skipper in a Jungle Cruise-inspired Toy Box, full of adventure, peril, and puns. (View video here)

4.       Trench Run – Pilot a Tron Recognizer through an obstacle-filled trench to save the galaxy. (View video here)

5.       Blue Breakout – Players must find their way out of this maddening blue maze. (View video here)

Disney Infinity is available in stores now for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Wii and 3DS.

Players can download the new Toy Boxes by selecting “Toy Box” from the Disney Infinity Main Menu and then select “Toy Box Share” and “Disney’s Toy Boxes.” Once there they will see a list of all the featured Toy Boxes and can choose one to download. They will be able to come back every week for new Toy Boxes. Players should also let us know what they want to see because Disney Infinity developers will soon begin creating content based on player suggestions.

As a refresher, Disney Infinity’s Toy Box is a wide-open space that gives players free range to create entire levels or worlds of their own. Players can upload their creation onto Disney’s server and Disney will curate and release the best ones so all gamers can experience the magic.