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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Release Date

2011/10/19
Jerry Paxton
News

City Interactive has announced that their upcoming Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 will hit the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC platforms come March 20th, 2012.

About Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is the sequel to City Interactive’s 2010 bestseller, and will be released on March 16th in Europe, and March 20th in the US. The new game will be released for PlayStation®3, Xbox 360 and Window PC and uses the highly-regarded CRYengine3, a state-of-the-art development tool that adds an unprecedented level of depth and realism to the title. The Crytek-developed engine allows for greater levels of details in the game, while the development team has added a wealth of gameplay additions. Thus, as the player picks their way through the war zone locations, they now have access to weapons with differing ranges, thermal vision and advanced spotter cooperation with your colleagues.

Jagged Alliance Online Beta Signups and Screenshots

2011/10/19
Jerry Paxton
News

gamigo AG has announced that its upcoming online tactical game, Jagged Alliance Online, is now accepting closed beta test applications over at its official website. The company also released some new screenshots from the game, which you can see below.

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First Video of Arkham City on PC

2011/10/19
Jerry Paxton
News

Nvidia and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have released the first video showing off Batman: Arkham City on the Windows PC platform. That version of the game is due out in November, but enjoy the taste of all the graphical treats to come!

Logitech Unveils Modern Warfare 3 Keyboard and Mouse

2011/10/18
Jerry Paxton
News
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Logitech has unveiled the Modern Warfare 3-themed Gaming Keyboard G105 and Laser Mouse G9X. The keyboard retails for $80 dollars and is available now while the gaming mouse is scheduled for release in November. Checkout the full press release below for more information!

 

Official Press Release

FREMONT, Calif. — Oct. 18, 2011 — Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) unveiled the Logitech® Gaming Keyboard G105 and the Logitech® Laser Mouse G9X, specially made for Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 3. Ideal for power gamers, the new accessories make it easy and fun to customize your path to victory.

“The Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 and the Logitech Laser Mouse G9X are perfect for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 enthusiasts who want the best in precision and customization for their gaming experience,” said Chris Pate, senior product marketing manager for gaming at Logitech. “Both devices let you jump right into the action with the power to perform complex maneuvers with confidence.”

Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105

The Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 – the official keyboard of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – lets you play long into the night with military-style, night-vision green LED backlighting. Featuring six programmable G-keys, each with three mode states, the Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 provides up to 18 possible macro combinations per game. These macros let you perform single keystrokes or intricate multi-key combinations complete with mouse events, user-defined delays and repeating. New macros can even be recorded on the fly once you download the Logitech Gaming Software.

Multi-key input allows you to use up to five keys at once. You can perform multiple – and more complex – actions without the interference or ghosting that can occur on other keyboards. Plus, convenient media key controls put instant access to volume and mute, as well as start, stop, pause, forward and back functions, right at your fingertips. For added convenience, a game/desktop mode switch disables the Windows and Context Menu keys, so your game won’t be interrupted if you accidentally press the wrong keys.

Logitech Laser Mouse G9X

The Logitech Laser Mouse G9X’s gaming laser gives you game-changing precision at hand speeds up to 165 inches per second on the most popular gaming mouse pad surfaces. On-the-fly, adjustable dpi takes you from pixel-precise targeting (200 dpi) to lightning-fast maneuvers (up to 5700 dpi) without pausing the action, while full-speed USB delivers performance at up to 1000 reports per second. The MicroGear™ Precision Scroll wheel is perfect for weapon selection – or switch to frictionless hyper-fast scrolling to fly through long Web pages when you’re not playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

A weight-tuning system allows you to customize your mouse with up to 28 grams of extra weights that you can mix and match for more control. A custom color display also lets you choose the color of your LEDs from a wide color spectrum so you can match your mouse to your PC, your game, or your style.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Gaming Keyboard G105 is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in October, for a suggested retail price of $79.99. The Logitech Laser Mouse G9X is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in November, for a suggested retail price of $99.99. For more information please visit www.logitech.com or our blog.
About Logitech

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning multiple computing, communication and entertainment platforms, Logitech’s combined hardware and software enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI).

Batman: Arkham City Launch Screenshots

2011/10/18
Jerry Paxton
News

Along with today’s release of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment’s Batman: Arkham City, a series of launch screenshots were also released. Enjoy!

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution – The Missing Link Launch Screens

2011/10/18
Jerry Paxton
News

Square Enix has announced that the new “The Missing Link” DLC pack for its popular action-RPG, Deus Ex: Human Revolution, is now out for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC platforms. Additionally, they released some launch screenshots to accompany this news. Enjoy!

“We are thrilled to bring DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION – The Missing Link to fans,” said David Anfossi, producer of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION at Eidos-Montreal. “This unique DLC provides an enhanced DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION experience with deeper insight into the conspiracy, visual improvements, new characters and enemies, and a twist on gameplay elements.”

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Sinister Pointe Review

2011/10/18
Jerry Paxton
Halloween, News, Reviews

Tucked away in a large warehouse located in Brea, CA the Sinister Pointe crew has made a new home for themselves in the Southern California haunted attractions community. You may recall their work from last year’s Queen Mary Dark Harbor, the Diner of the Dead, and even the Silent Hill Haunted Attraction from a few years ago. In fact, the Sinister Pointe crew has been in the haunted house business for about 14 years! This year, they present to us a macabre look at a house occupied by all manner of inbred folk who just can’t wait to sink their teeth and claws into you.

Sinister Pointe’s talent did a great job of committing to their roles and got a lot of good scares in the group I traveled with. There was a good mix of makeup and mask characters to keep their looks interesting and fresh – from overall-clad farmers to creepy “little girls”. Also of note is that the Sinister Pointe crew has pushed the envelope in their attraction with a couple of great gimmicks that this reporter has not seen in a haunted house before. One of these unique gimmicks was so cool, one of our party members asked that it be reset just to get another look at it in action. The overall design of the maze was well-detailed and the interior facade of the creepy old house guests walk into is a real work of art. The thing appears to be a life-size facade and the quality is very apparent.

Sinister Pointe is known for being somewhat interactive in its haunted maze experience and this year is no different. Throughout the experience, groups will be able to experience different routes based upon which fork in the road they choose to travel. Additionally, there are group challenges to be had where going forward in the haunted maze is entirely in their trembling hands. This added immersion of participating in the experience is welcome, and something that not many attractions are doing at the moment. On the audio front, local musician Jon Autopsy strikes again (he also scored The Empty Grave and the Winchester Mystery House this season) with a moody score full of creepy tones, shrieks, and creaks.

Ticket pricing for Sinister Pointe is very reasonable, with the bare bones (no pun intended) admission only costing $15 dollars. You can also get multi-entry passes as well as front of the line admissions as well for additional cost. The value is high, as the overall maze experience takes quite a while to get through. The queue line is somewhat lengthy, mainly because they only let small groups in at a time to allow for maximum effect of the gimmicks, characters, and decor. While some might be irritated by the increased line-waiting, trust us: It is worth it.

Jeff Schiefelbein, mastermind of the Sinister Pointe crew, told us that their plan is to keep the large facility open year-round, renting space out to various events like weddings, corporate parties, makeup demonstrations, and a lot more. Additionally, they are planning to do a whole set of seasonal haunted events, beginning this holiday season with a Christmas-themed maze (think killer Santas and more)! We at GamingShogun loved this haunted attraction and hope you guys get a chance to check it out.

 

You can find ticket info, dates, and more over at the official Sinister Pointe Website.

 

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Off-Road Drive Quick Review (PC)

2011/10/15
Jerry Paxton
News, Reviews

1C Company has released their Off-Road Drive, an off-road racing simulation with a lot to offer the kind of people who like to go driving their trucks across hazardous landscapes and terrain. The game allows virtual drivers to utilize all manner of off-road technologies such as 4-wheel drive, locking differentials, tire pressure, low gears, winches, and more. The game features a very nice physics system which gives vehicles realistic “feel” and terrain response.

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What We Liked:

  • Numerous off-road vehicle controls.
  • Above-average visuals.
  • Interesting courses and terrain to deal with.
  • Fun physics modeling.
  • Inexpensive price point.

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What We Thought Sucked:

  • Sometimes the visuals take an unexpected dip (no pun intended) in terms of terrain deformation.
  • Many of the terrain types can be crossed by simply going into 4-wheel drive mode and popping vehicles into a low gear.
  • Sometimes annoying implementation of winch system.

[/wpcol_1half_end]Overall, 1C Company’s Off-Road Drive features a ton of high-quality off-road content for PC driving game fans. It is definitely not an experience like F1 2011 or GRID, but that is the whole point of the off-road simulation. At its current price point, racing game fans owe it to themselves to branch out and try some mud bogging with Off-Road Drive.

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