Author - Jerry Paxton

Gears of War: Judgment Midnight Microsoft Store Launch Event

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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

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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.”

Digital Treasures Releases Props Power Case

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – March 13, 2013- You’ll never fall powerless again to the dreaded dead-battery dilemma.  Today, Digital Treasures introduces the Props Power Case for the iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2 and iPad Mini.  This portable powerhouse, packed with a 12,000 mAh or 8,000 mAh battery, allows you to take back control of your mobile life by keeping your device charged up and ready-to-go whenever, wherever.

“With this accessory, consumers are carrying 12,000 mAh’s of power in their luggage or briefcase at all times- that’s a lot of power!” says Brian Austin, President of Digital Treasures.  “In effect, it’s a zero-footprint charging powerhouse, and there’s no need to carry around a bulky charging bank.”

Based on the consumer’s iPad usage and needs, the Power Case is available in two options for an extra boost of power on-the-go: a 12,000 mAh or 8,000 mAh battery.  The version compatible with the iPad Mini is only available with a built-in 8,000mAh battery. An LED battery status indicator on the top of the case offers a visual update on how much juice is left in the battery before it needs to be recharged.  Use the included charging cable and USB adapter cable to power up the iPad and additional mobile devices.

The Power Case is sleek and stylish with a durable yet smooth, supple material which couples aesthetics and protection. The iPad will remain secure and protected during the rigors of everyday use.  The Power Case features an anti-slide design which supports hands-free viewing angles.  Simply fold back the front cover to form the perfect easel ideal for reading or watching movies.

The Power Case with Built-in 12,000 mAh battery retails for $99.95 and the Power Case with Built-in 8,000 mAh battery retails for $89.95.  The Power Case for the iPad Mini retails for 79.95.  They are available at www.digitaltreasures.com.

Technical Specifications

  • Input: Micro 5 pin 5V/1A
  • Output: Micro USB 5.2V/2A
  • Microcontroller (MCU) chip set for smart Power Case and iPad charging
  • Auto-off function

Reverb Publishing PAX East 2013 Game Lineup

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Twain Harte, CA – March 13, 2012 – Reverb Publishing announced today its presence at PAX East 2013, to be held at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24. The Reverb line-up of great indie games is playable in Booth #1048 – Edge of Space, Guncraft, Beatbuddy, and Sanctum 2.

EDITOR’S NOTE: All Reverb titles will be represented on-site by the developers.

Reverb Publishing’s line-up includes:

  • Sanctum 2 (Coffee Stain Studios, PC/XBLA/PSN) – Bigger, badder, and better, Sanctum 2 is the only true hybrid of tower defense / first-person shooter that enables up to four player cooperative play. Sanctum 2 is a mix of intense action and strategic gameplay that combines thrilling multiplayer and stunning graphics, raising the bar for indie games. Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVbGVwCsTM
  • Guncraft (Exato Game Studios, PC) – Guncraft is a first person shooter utilizing the voxel style made popular by the highly acclaimed game, Minecraft. This game takes traditional FPS elements and combines them with construction to create a fast paced, diverse, and extremely unique level of gameplay. Coupled with a multiplayer editor and tons of modding capabilities, and players have a very versatile game. Video: www.youtube.com/user/ExatoGameStudios?feature=watch
  • Edge of Space (Handyman Studio, PC) – Edge of Space is an exploration, crafting, building, terraforming, and survival game, placing players in a dynamic open-world sandbox where they must build, create, mold, and work to survive in the deepest, darkest, weirdest, and possibly most interesting part of the known universe. Players will fight everything from rocket-powered, cybernetically-enhanced laser sharks to interstellar squid beasts. Video: www.playedgeofspace.com/videos.html 
  • Beatbuddy (Threaks, PC/XBLA/PSN) – Beatbuddy is the first action-music game that incorporates music directly into gameplay so players must use the rhythm to progress through the game. A gorgeous, highly detailed 2D experience with every level hand-painted featuring lush details, Beatbuddy is developed by THREAKS, who have created their own patent pending sound technology, enabling the player to experience a music track in a non-linear fashion. Video: www.youtu.be/rUb2BKrK004

IRIScan Mouse Available Now

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Delray Beach, Fla. – March 13, 2013  –I.R.I.S., a leading innovator in optical character recognition (OCR) software, is excited to announce the availability of their IRIScan Mouse, an all-in-one mouse scanner with OCR technology that  converts text from scans into editable documents in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).

“IRIScan Mouse users can turn any printed documents into editable, digitized scans with a click of the mouse,” said Jean-Marc Fontaine, Director of Sales and Operations, Americas at I.R.I.S. “The IRIScan Mouse is the perfect solution for anyone looking for a simple way to scan anything into their computer.  In just a few mouse swipes, a signed contract, excerpts from a book, pictures, receipts and more are instantly recreated on your computer screen without ever removing your hand from the Mouse.  The IRIScan Mouse is an incredible time saving tool.” 
The IRIScan Mouse works like a traditional computer mouse but will scan any type of document in 400 DPI with a swipe of the mouse. With the IRIScan Mouse, scanning has never been so easy:
  • Simply, click on the scan button, swipe the mouse in any direction on the paper document and the text and images will appear instantaneously on the computer screen. The software will flawlessly stich the image together
  • Thanks to OCR technology, any text on the scanned image is automatically recognized. Drag and drop the text into Microsoft Office (Word, Excel®, Outlook®, etc.) and edit
  • Easily email and upload the scans to the Cloud or your favorite social network with a single click

Utilizing USB 2.0, the software seamlessly stiches the image together in real time and the ergonomic mouse and scanner comes with right, left and wheel click capabilities. The IRIScan Mouse is now available for $79 at www.irislink.com/usa.