SteelSeries has announced a new gaming mouse called the “Sensei”. Due out in September for an MSRP of $89.99, the mouse represents the first in a new line of mice with illuminating properties – something SteelSeries has stayed away from for a while (they instead choose to focus on actual performance rather than flashy lights). This new mouse will feature a a 32-bit ARM CPU, allowing for a lot of on-device processing.
“We truly believe in building peripherals that sets the expected standards for competitive gamers. The intent is to make them faster, more accurate and allow them to play longer – essentially, peripherals that gives users the freedom to play how and where they want, and that will help them win,” said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. “The Sensei is really the culmination of thousands of hours of research and testing with competitive players that combines a distinctive aesthetic design with the access to superior functionality for all levels of players. Users will have the luxury of choosing a quick configuration directly on the Sensei’s LCD screen or dive into the multiple layers of advanced macros and settings through the new SteelSeries Engine software.”
505 Games has announced that they will be showing off their upcoming Supremacy MMA fighting game at the PAX gaming expo, which runs from August 26 through August 28, 2011. Furthermore, the retail release of the game is still on-target and set for September 20, 2011. They have also released some new screenshots of the game, which you can checkout below…
Bethesda Softworks and id Software have released a new making-of trailer for their upcoming shooter, RAGE, talking about the game’s sound and art design. Enjoy!
Coming in 2012, EA Sports has announced EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis 2. Under development for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms, Grand Slam Tennis 2 will feature all four grand slam tennis tournaments and will be the only tennis title to feature the heralded court of Wimbledon.
“We are very excited to bring the EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise to the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 platforms and leverage the graphical power of these high definition consoles,” said Line Producer Thomas Singleton. “Players will now get to experience the excitement and drama of serving it up on prestigious tennis venues such as Wimbledon’s famed Centre Court.”
Teaser Trailer
Official Game Features List:
· All-New Total Racquet Control: Control every shot with the right analog stick, smashing forehands, backhands, overheads and volleys with precision, accuracy and power. Utilize this innovative control system to take your game to the top! But if you prefer the old school button controls, those are still available!
· Become a Champion: Become a true Grand Slam® tournament champion by capturing all four major championships in succession. The prestige of some of the most historic events in tennis come alive like never before, including the Australian Open, French Open, U.S. Open and exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise – Wimbledon.
· PlayStation Move Support: The motion control experience gets you on your feet and puts a racquet right in the palm of your hands. From casual players to tennis masters, you truly have the chance to swing your way to victory.
· Legends of Now and Then: Play with or against more than 20 of the greatest players to ever grace the courts, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Bjorn Borg, Maria Sharapova, Serena and Venus Williams and exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam® Tennis franchise, seventeen-time winner of a Grand Slam® tournament John McEnroe.
· Professional, Realistic, Organic (P.R.O.). AI: The playing styles and behaviors of the sport’s greatest stars are captured right down to their signature swings and emotional reactions. Realistic tactics and strategies are your keys to success against each legend whether playing on hard court, clay or grass. The organic artificial intelligence adapts to your game so there’s never a dull moment!
· ESPN Grand Slam® Tournament Classics: Relive some of the most memorable moments in tennis. From Borg versus McEnroe to Nadal versus Federer, play your way through history unlocking up to 25 amazing moments of Grand Slam® tournaments.
· Deep Tennis Experience: Play countless hours of tennis in Grand Slam® Career mode – singles and doubles, through a 10-year career or battle online. A wide variety of online gameplay features, Photo Game Face and more keep your experience fresh and authentic.
Funcom reports that over 300,000 new players have joined Age of Conan: Unchained in its first month of operation. Unchained is the new, free-to-play version of Age of Conan that also features a lot more mature content that had to be censored by order of the previous publisher.
“The launch of the hybrid business model has been very successful so far,” says Funcom CEO Trond Arne Aas. “The activity levels on the servers are booming with a fourfold increase in players during July, we more than doubled the revenue generated from the game, and we have experienced a positive development in subscriber numbers. This definitely gives us great hope for the game’s future.”
You can checkout more on Age of Conan: Unchained over at the game’s official website.
Focus Home Interactive has unleashed their official “Summer Trailer” for the upcoming strategy title, Wargame: European Escalation. The trailer features a lot of gameplay and, I must admit, I am impressed!
This latest developer diary for Funcom’s upcoming MMORPG, The Secret World, talks about the game’s various settings and the general game world. Enjoy the Lovecraftian stylings of TSW!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has posted up a new F.E.A.R. 3 behind-the-scenes video showing off how some of the motion capture worked for game cut-scenes and animations.
