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GRID 2 Introducing World Series Racing Trailer

2013/03/14
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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Los Angeles, Calif. – March 14, 2013 – Today Codemasters® released “World Series Racing Part 1: An American Dream,” the first in a new series of trailers for GRID 2™ now showing at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-pLHG-xJI4. The video is narrated by Patrick Callahan, the entrepreneur and founder of World Series Racing, the fictional cross-discipline motor racing championship that runs throughout GRID 2, who introduces his vision for the series and its beginnings in the USA.

In the video, Patrick Callahan outlines his plans for a new motorsports series and introduces players to two key racing clubs he needs to recruit as in-game footage showcases some of GRID 2’s American locations, including Street Racing in Chicago, Track Racing at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Road Racing at the dramatic California Coast. It is Callahan’s intention to bring the best drivers from different disciplines and styles from all over the world together to compete in one unified league and find the ultimate driving superstar. But to set up a new motorsports series, and get the rewards he craves, he needs a star. And that’s where the player comes in…

As Patrick Callahan’s raw talent, GRID 2 players will travel the world, recruiting race clubs and their drivers to compete in new and traditional racing events, crossing in and out of their established disciplines. Callaghan figures if he can get the best, the crowds will come. And then he’ll bring the eyes of the world onto his new series.

GRID 2’s world will reflect the progress players make in the game. Perform on the track and gamers will grow their fanbase, earning fame – GRID 2’s XP – allowing them access to new events, sponsors, cars and increasing their profile. To immerse players further in this new world of competitive motorsport, Codemasters has collaborated with ESPN to create exclusive in-game ESPN SportsCenter live-action video sequences that chart the rise of World Series Racing as it grows from a grass-roots curiosity to a headline-grabbing championship in the global sports market.

GRID 2, the long-awaited sequel to the BAFTA-award winning, critically acclaimed GRID™, will race into retail on May 28 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC and is available for pre-order now.

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Arma 3 Alpha Lite Available Now

2013/03/14
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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Prague, Czech Republic, Thursday 14th March 2013 — While the Arma 3™ Alpha leads Steam’s Top Sellers chart since launch, Bohemia Interactive today also made a free invite-only variant available. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite is a limited version of the Arma 3 Alpha – providing people with the opportunity to try out the singleplayer showcase missions, a selection of weapons and vehicles, and the scenario editor. Unlike the regular Arma 3 Alpha, the Arma 3 Alpha Lite does not feature a multiplayer component or modding support, and does not include access to the Arma 3 Beta and complete game later on. To participate in the Alpha Lite, people need to be invited by those who have purchased the regular Arma 3 Alpha. The Arma 3 Alpha Lite will be discontinued on June 18th, 2013.

Upgrading to the complete Arma 3 Alpha can be done by purchasing the Arma 3 Alpha (24.99 EUR/19.99 GBP/32.99 USD) or Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition (39.99 EUR/34.99 GBP/49.99 USD) on Steam. Extras in the Digital Deluxe Edition include a digital soundtrack*, digital maps*, digital tactical guide*, and a Steam Gift of Arma: Cold War Assault (formerly known as Operation Flashpoint™: Cold War Crisis). Both versions provide access to the Arma 3 Beta plus a digital version of the complete game upon release. The price of each edition will increase once the Arma 3 Beta and final game become available.

Those who would like to sponsor development further also have the option to purchase theArma 3 Supporter Edition (69.99 EUR/59.99 GBP/91.99 USD) from Store.bistudio.com. Besides the additional Arma development support, this edition ships with all the extras from the digital deluxe edition, plus Supporter-exclusive rewards like a Steam Gift of Arma X, all future Arma 3 DLCs and a special forums medal. The full overview of editions, and their conditions, can be found on the official Arma 3 website.

For more information on Arma 3 and the Arma 3 Alpha, be sure to visit the official website atwww.arma3.com

*Available upon release of the full and final game.
Operation Flashpoint™ is a trademark of Codemasters.

Spec Ops: The Line Dev Licenses Unreal Engine 4

2013/03/14
Jerry Paxton
Industry News, News, Tech News

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CARY, N.C. and BERLIN (March 14, 2013) – Epic Games, Inc. has licensed Unreal Engine 4 to YAGER, making the “Spec Ops: The Line” creator the first independent studio in Europe to license the technology. Under the agreement, the Berlin-based developer will utilize Epic’s groundbreaking tools to craft a major next-generation title to be unveiled in the coming months.

“Unreal Engine 4 is, hands down, the best toolset for creating next-generation, AAA games,” said Timo Ullmann, managing director at YAGER. “Unreal Engine 3 enabled our great team to tap its full potential for the development for our award-winning game ‘Spec Ops: The Line’ and beyond. YAGER is thrilled to be utilizing Epic’s latest technology for our foremost project as the new workflow is incredible, and Blueprint visual scripting gives us more control over building our games than ever before.”

“With ‘Spec Ops: The Line,’ the team at YAGER demonstrated their ability to create intelligent, cinematic games with exceptional visuals, and we’re excited to watch their latest vision spring to life,” said Mike Gamble, European territory manager for Epic Games. “Unreal Engine 4 scales to teams of all sizes, and YAGER’s new project will show what talented developers can do with leading-edge tools that unleash their creative power and productivity.”

MOGA Provides the Ultimate Zombie Safe House for Gamers at PAX East

2013/03/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

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Woodinville, WA. – March 14, 2013 – If a zombie infestation begins on the East Coast, MOGA will be ready with a zombie safe house on the show floor of PAX East in Boston, Massachusetts on March 22 – 24. MOGA will be on-hand at this year’s PAX East (booth #648) to give consumers their first-ever hands-on experience of the new console-style MOGA Pro Controller for Android devices. At PAX East, MOGA is partnering with developer MADFINGER and their hit MOGA Enhanced zombie game, Dead Trigger, to provide attendees at the show an experience they’ll never forget. Zombies will be roaming the exhibit hall, infecting unsuspecting gamers and giving them a chance to win a MOGA Pocket controller in the process.

“The perfect place to unveil MOGA Pro is at PAX, and a great game to show off MOGA Pro’s capabilities is Dead Trigger,” said JJ Richards, MOGA Divisional Vice President. “We believe gamers are going to have a lot of fun at the MOGA booth during PAX East. Not only will they get their first opportunity to try out the upcoming MOGA Pro, but attendees at this year’s show will also have a chance to win great prizes at our MOGA zombie safe-house.”

MOGA Pro will be available at key retailers and mobile carriers later this spring for an estimated retail price of $49.99. Gamers will be able to pre-order MOGA Pro online beginning March 22 atMOGAanywhere.com, Walmart.com, and BestBuy.com.

Features of the MOGA Pro include full-sized console-style grips, clickable dual analog sticks, four action buttons, a classic directional pad, two shoulder buttons, two shoulder triggers, rechargeable batteries, USB charging cord and a tablet stand. Additionally, MOGA Pro comes with the full support of the MOGA Mobile Gaming System, including wireless Bluetooth syncing with Android phones and tablets, the MOGA Arm that secures phones up to 3.2 inches wide and the MOGA Pivot App.

Gears of War: Judgment Midnight Microsoft Store Launch Event

2013/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Xbox 360 News

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EPIC Games and Microsoft have announced that on the night of March 18th, there will be a huge launch party for Gears of War: Judgment at the Microsoft Store in Century City. There will be a bunch of events setup for attendees and the first 50 people in line will receive a special giveaway item. See the PR info below for more info.

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On Monday, March 18 starting at 10pm, Microsoft at Westfield Century City will host a midnight launch party for Gears of War: Judgment where fans can compete for fun and bragging rights. Customers will enjoy food, drinks and prizes. Currently, customers can pre-order the game anytime and at any Microsoft retail store. They can pick up their own copy of Gears of War: Judgment at 12:01am on Tuesday, March 19 to continue the battle at home. The first 50 people in line will receive a special giveaway. Check out the Microsoft retail store Facebook for more information.

V-Moda Unveils VAMP VERZA and Metallo Case

2013/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Mobile News, News, Tech News

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Milano – March 13, 2013 – V-MODA, designer of the award-winning, crowdsourced Crossfade M-100, announces its latest inventions, VAMP VERZA and Metallo case. Geared for the modern audio connoisseur, VERZA transforms your smartphone into a mobile hi-fi system. Designed in Italy and made in Japan, it builds off of the original VAMP for iPhone 4/4S featuring an integrated 150mW x 2 headphone amplifier, 2 DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converters) and a 2200mAh battery pack. VAMP VERZA also introduces the patent-pending VERZADOCK that seamlessly integrates with popular smartphone and tablets.

VAMP VERZA can be used as a standalone Hi-Fi USB Audio amplifier, or mobile audiophiles can dock it with the machined METALLO case built specifically for the Samsung Galaxy S III. Future cases for the Samsung Galaxy S IV, Note II and iPhone 5 will be available in the upcoming months. Metallo slides and locks onto VERZA’s high-performance audio engine with the VERZADOCK rail mechanism designed for optimal precision and tactility. The case can be used independently with the included back cover for times when portability is more important than function.

“Today’s smartphones offer an array of robust features, but for the ‘prosumer,’ it leaves something to be desired. For example, photography enthusiasts still need a DSLR and several additional lenses. Comparably, for the avid audiophile, VAMP VERZA supplements the poor audio quality produced by smartphones and delivers the purest fidelity imaginable. We shrank the analog-age component spirit into a sleek, spy-like multifunction gadget that is portable enough to use anytime, anywhere,” states Val Kolton, Chief Visionary Officer at V-MODA. “When you combine VAMP VERZA, Metallo, M-100, and the new Samsung Galaxy S III/S IV, Note or iPhone 5, you achieve the ultimate technology trifecta that truly stands apart from the crowd.”