Author - Jerry Paxton

Saitek Announces Cessna Pro Flight Gear

2011/07/19
Jerry Paxton
News

Mad Catz and Saitek have announced a new line of Cessna-branded Pro-Flight peripherals geared at flight simulation fans interested in a more realistic experience. The new line of peripherals includes a flight yoke and throttle, rudder pedals, and trim wheel.

“The Cessna range of Saitek Pro Flight products supports our initiative to reach new customers and enhances our position in the flight simulation market.” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.  “We believe that leveraging our Saitek Pro Flight products with a brand as recognizable as Cessna will open up a sizable new audience of flight schools, pilots and flight enthusiasts and is consistent with our strategy to build specialty products that evoke a passionate consumer response.”

These new peripherals are all available now and ready for shipping, save for the yoke which is scheduled to ship on the 22nd of this month.

QuakeCon 2011 Tournament Listing Revealed

2011/07/19
Jerry Paxton
News

Bethesda Softworks and id Software have announced the official tournament line-up for the upcoming QuakeCon 2011 gaming expo and convention. QuakeCon 2011 is set to run from August 14 through August 17 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

Tournaments:

The Intel® QUAKE LIVE Duel Invitational Masters 
The Intel QUAKE LIVE Duel Invitational Masters will feature known professionals and top QUAKE LIVE competitors in their own exclusive tournament. Sixteen (16) of the world’s best QUAKE LIVE players, hand selected by tournament staff from the open online registration, will face-off in the 1 vs.1 duel for more than $14,000 in a single elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-three-games format.  With two competitors remaining, thousands will gather to watch as these two best-of-the-best survivors go head-to-head in a single elimination, best-of-five-games throw-down with an $8,000 check written to the champion.  Matches will feature a pool of five arenas.

The QUAKE LIVE Team Deathmatch Invitational Masters 
The Team Deathmatch Invitational Masters will feature 4 vs. 4 competitions for eight (8) teams battling it out in a single elimination bracket and best-of three-games format using five arenas. Players who come out on top will share prizes of $28,000, including $16,000 for the team of champions.  Matches in the tournament will feature five arenas.

 

The Brink Open Tournament
Available for up to sixteen (16) teams of amateurs with five players per team, the Brink Open will offer up-and-coming competitors a taste of the excitement and pressure of professional gaming. Battling for prizes ranging from top of the line video cards to autographed copies of Brink, players will compete in a stopwatch single elimination bracket.  Matches for the Brink Open Tournament will feature Aquarium, Resort, and Terminal.

Registration Information
Players may register online by going to registration.quakecon.org between July 15th and July 31st.

Registration for the Brink Open Championship is first come, first served. Additional on-site registration will be available to fill any remaining tournament slots. Interested parties please visit our tournament area on-site at QuakeCon from noon to 1:00pm CST on Thursday, August 3rd for participation availability.

Players with professional gaming experience or extensive QUAKE LIVE experience interested in receiving an invite to the Intel QUAKE LIVE Duel Invitational Masters or Intel QUAKE LIVE Team Deathmatch Invitational Masters must register online at registration.quakecon.org. Tournament invites will be delivered to qualified competitors selected by our competition committee. A complete list of qualified participants will be posted atwww.quakecon.org following the selection process. Players selected for Intel QUAKE LIVE Master Championship are not eligible for the Open Tournament.
For official rules, requirements, prize money distribution, pool of arenas and additional information, please go to www.quakecon.org/tournament.

Dance Central DLC Releases for July 19

2011/07/19
Jerry Paxton
News

Harmonix has announced the upcoming DLC/music packs for its dance title, Dance Central. This time around, gamers will be able to purchase packs from Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force as well as Taio Cruz.

Dance Central DLC Additions for Xbox 360
“Planet Rock” is a seminal dance track from Afrkia Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic force. Originally dropped in 1982, “Planet Rock” helped expand hip hop and dance music in their formative stages, developing the electro style and earning this song a place on theRolling Stone list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

“Break Your Heart”was the lead single off of UK artist Taio Cruz’s second studio album, Rokstarr. The infectious pop hit peaked at No. 1 in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada and has dominated US airwaves since its release in 2009.

Rounding out this batch of Dance Central add-on content is “Say Aah” from American R&B star Trey Songz. From Trey Songz’ 3rd album, Ready, released in 2010, “Say Aah” been certified platinum and is sure to get you up and dancing this July.

Available on Xbox 360 (July 19):

  • Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – “Planet Rock (Original 12” Version)
  • Taio Cruz – “Break Your Heart”
  • Trey Songz feat Fabolous – “Say Aah”
Already available on Xbox 360:

 

  • Amerie – “Heard ‘Em All”
  • The Black Eyed Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
  • Blur – “Boys & Girls”
  • Cameo – “Word Up!”
  • Chic – “Le Freak”
  • Dem Franchize Boyz – “Lean wit It, Rock wit It”
  • Fatboy Slim – “Weapon of Choice”
  • Fergie feat. will.i.am – “Fergalicious”
  • Gwen Stefani – “Hollaback Girl”
  • Janet Jackson – “Control”
  • Justice – “D.A.N.C.E.”
  • Keri Hilson – “Turnin Me On”
  • Lady Sovereign – “I Got You Dancing”
  • Missy Elliott – “We Run This”
  • N.E.R.D. (featuring Lee Harvey and Vita) – “Lapdance”
  • Ne-Yo – “Because of You”
  • Paula Abdul – “Straight Up”
  • Rick James – “Super Freak”
  • Rihanna – “Disturbia”
  • Sean Paul – “Temperature”
  • Snow – “Informer”
  • Tag Team – “Whoomp! (There It Is)”
  • Tone Lōc – “Wild Thing”

 

Price: 240 Microsoft Pointsper song

** Dates for Dance Central game tracks are tentative and subject to change. **

iBuyPower Gamer Power BTS11 PC Review

2011/07/17
Jerry Paxton
News, Reviews

Recently, iBuyPower sent us over one of their latest gaming rig configurations: The Gamer Power BTS11. Built for the student headed back to school (hence the “BTS” designation), the rig promises great performance at the very reasonable price point of $999. Unfortunately, many PC-makers fall into the trap of cutting too many corners to come in under the $1,000 dollar mark. Will iBuyPower be one of them? Read on, After the Break, to find out!

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New Bloodrayne: Betrayal Screenshots

2011/07/17
Jerry Paxton
News

Majesco has released some new screenshots from their upcoming Bloodrayne: Betrayal, which is coming to both XBLA (August 31) and PSN (August 30) later this summer

Screenshots

New Trailer for Bastion

2011/07/17
Jerry Paxton
News

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Supergiant Games have released a new trailer for their upcoming Xbox LIVE Arcade action-RPG, Bastion. The game is set to launch on the Windows PC platform later this year and puts players into the shoes of a young man charged with saving his world from all manner of evil creatures. Bastion is set for launch on the XBLA come July 20, 2011.

Two Worlds II GotY Edition to Feature Velvet

2011/07/17
Jerry Paxton
News


TopWare Interactive has announced a special Game of the Year edition of their RPG, Two Worlds II, to launch on October 18th. This GotY edition will feature a velvet game box as well as the upcoming expansion, Two Worlds II: Pirates of the Flying Fortress. Also in the box is a special set of digital artwork and wallpapers, as well as a redeemable in-game item which will buff your character.

Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventure Mission on Iceberg Three Announced

2011/07/17
Jerry Paxton
News

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that the will be bridging the gap between Seasons 3 and 4 of Star Wars: Clone Wars with their upcoming Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Summer Series, Mission on Iceberg Three. SOE and LucasArts worked closely together to make sure the game expansion worked as a proper story bridge, and the mission picks up right after the events of the show’s third season leaves off.

“Our partnership with LucasArts continues to be strong with the team behind The Clone Wars TV series providing us unprecedented access to the season four storyline. To-date, most of our gameplay experience has mirrored the show, and we’re excited to provide original storylines and exclusive content to our players and fans of the TV show,” said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “With the plot carrying on from the television series to the browser, SOE and LucasArts continue to build their reputation as leaders within the entertainment space.”

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2K Games Announces Comic Con Panel and Game Demos

2011/07/16
Jerry Paxton
News

2K Games has announced that they and Top Cow Productions will be hosting a panel at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con to talk about their upcoming title, The Darkness II. The panel will take place on Thursday, July 21, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm PT in Room 9 within the San Diego Comic-Con convention center. 2K Games will also have eight playable demo kiosks of The Darkness II in the Top Cow booth (#2629) at the San Diego Comic-Con show floor.

“San Diego Comic-Con is a special time for all fans that enjoy the incredible world of comic books,” said Marc Silvestri, CEO of Top Cow Productions. “I’m especially excited this year to be a part of The Darkness II and a speaker panel about bridging the gap between The Darkness as a comic book, video game and entertainment property.”