Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Unveils New Products at RazerCon 2024

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, marked another milestone in immersive gaming today at RazerCon 2024. Hosted by CEO Min-Liang Tan, this year’s event introduced a suite of transformative products equipped with Razer Sensa HD Haptics, a new laptop cooling accessory, and announced the highly anticipated release of Razer Synapse 4, reaffirming Razer’s leadership in pushing the boundaries of gaming technology and immersion.

In keeping with Razer’s commitment to sustainability, RazerCon 2024 was once again a carbon neutral livestream, powered by renewable energy. Key updates to Razer’s #GoGreenWithRazer Sustainability Roadmap were also unveiled. This includes the reduction of the brand’s Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 86% as part of its commitment with Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) and 65% of all products shipped by Razer will comprise recycled materials. In addition, Razer has also officially joined the Playing for the Planet Alliance. The initiative is facilitated with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Together with gaming companies worldwide, Razer pledges to address global environmental challenges through creativity and technology. Fans can relive the entire event on Razer.com.

At RazerCon 2024, the global gaming community received exclusive previews of new and upcoming Razer product launches including: Razer Freyja – the World’s First HD Haptic Gaming Cushion, the much-anticipated Razer Kraken V4 Pro, the new Razer Laptop Cooling Pad, a feature update bringing ThunderBolt Share to Razer Blade 18 (2024), the full release of Razer Synapse 4, and a tease of a new special project coming up in 2025 to mark Razer’s 20th anniversary.

For more details on the products announced during RazerCon 2024, please read on below.

Introducing the Razer Freyja – The World’s First HD Haptic Gaming Cushion.

Powered by Razer Sensa HD Haptics, the Razer Freyja introduces a groundbreaking level of gaming immersion as the world’s first HD Haptic gaming cushion. This innovative device brings dynamic tactile sensations to life, transforming every gaming session. From intense explosions of battlefields to the subtle vibrations of a heartbeat racing during a stealth mission, the Razer Freyja allows gamers to experience a full range of sensory feedback.

Feel the direction, distance, and intensity of in-game actions through multi-directional haptics powered by six advanced haptic motor actuators. Whether navigating through bullets, steering across racetracks, or experiencing environmental effects like storms or earthquakes, the Razer Freyja offers a full-body sensory experience that pulls players directly into the heart of the action.

Beyond gaming, the versatility of Razer Freyja extends to enhancing the experience of watching movies or listening to music with immersive haptic feedback. With multiple connectivity options including Razer HyperSpeed Wireless and Bluetooth, users enjoy effortless interaction across PC and across Android devices via the Razer Nexus app. The quick-release connection feature ensures tidy cable management & prevents any snags on the wire, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit for most gaming or office chairs. Gamers can personalize their tactile feedback through Razer Synapse 4, where intensity levels can be adjusted, or choose from immersive haptic presets.

Razer Freyja
$299.99 USD / €299.99 MSRP
Available 28 September 2024 – at Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers.
Read more on press.razer.com.
For more information on the Razer Freyja, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro – Full Immersion. Full Control.

Experience the next generation of immersion with the Razer Kraken V4 Pro, the latest and most advanced addition to the Kraken V4 line. This wireless battlestation headset is powered by Razer Sensa HD Haptics and Razer Chroma RGB and features an OLED Control Hub for unmatched command and versatility for the ultimate immersive gaming experience.

The Kraken V4 Pro completes the line alongside the Kraken V4 and Kraken V4 X, and transforms gaming with its immersive capabilities. With Sensa HD Haptics technology integrated directly into major titles including “Hogwarts Legacy“, “Stalker 2”, “Final Fantasy 16”, and the eagerly anticipated “Silent Hill 2,” players can expect a sensory experience that blurs the lines between in-game action and reality, feeling everything from the whizz of bullets to the subtle vibrations of distant thunderstorms.

The headset’s new OLED Control Hub allows for extensive customization, displaying critical PC metrics, managing audio sources, and tweaking settings on-the-fly. Featuring a design inspired by high-end audio equipment, it makes for a great centerpiece addition – giving comprehensive control over the gaming audio environment right at gamers fingertips.

The Kraken V4 Pro is Razer’s first gaming headset to offer four modes of connectivity—Razer HyperSpeed Wireless, Bluetooth, USB, and 3.5 mm. Ensuring that whether gamers are playing on PC, console, or mobile, the Kraken V4 Pro delivers seamless audio immersion. Its versatile design supports instant source input switching, allowing players to effortlessly toggle between devices such as PC and PlayStation without interruption. Unique to the Kraken V4 Pro, and another first for Razer gaming headsets, is the ability to mix audio from both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth sources simultaneously, providing a rich, layered audio experience.

Equipped with the Razer HyperClear Super Wideband Mic—also found in our award-winning BlackShark V2 Pro—this retractable microphone covers a broader frequency range to deliver high-definition, pro-level voice clarity.

The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is engineered with patented Razer TriForce Bio-Cellulose 40 mm Drivers and THX Spatial Audio, which together produce a natural, high-end sound and realistic positional audio. This sophisticated sound system enriches every gaming moment with crystal clarity and deep, resonating bass.

Razer Kraken V4 Pro

$399.99USD / €449.99 MSRP
Available 28 September 2024 – at Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers.
Read more on press.razer.com.
For more information on the Razer Kraken V4 Pro, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad – Adaptive Smart Cooling.

Stay cool during intense gaming sessions with the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad. The ultimate intelligent cooling solution for 14” to 18” laptops. Featuring smart fan control, an airtight pressure chamber, and three magnetic frames to support a wide variety of laptops, this cooling pad is the ultimate companion for laptop users looking to maximize performance and optimize thermal management.

With smart cooling enabled, the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad will automatically adjust the fan speed based on temperature of key components for an optimal noise to performance ratio with minimal effort.

To achieve this performance the high-velocity 140 mm fan circulates cool air that is trapped within the airtight seals to be channeled throughout the system. In some cases, this high velocity air reduces CPU and GPU temperatures by as much as 18%.  Designed for wide compatibility, custom memory foam frames ensure a tight fit for Windows and fanless laptops from 14” to 18″.

The cooling pad also includes remappable multi-functions button for controlling fan speed and the Razer Chroma™ RGB lighting that adorns the front of the stand. Through Razer Synapse, users can access preset or personalized fan curves for automated cooling efficiency. To ensure long term use a dust filter is included to reduce the amount of foreign contaminants introduced as the fan cools systems over time.

Razer Laptop Cooling Pad
$149.99USD / €149.99 MSRP
Available Q4 2024 – at Razer.com, RazerStores, & Authorized Resellers.
For more information on the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad, please visit Razer.com.

Enhanced Connectivity with Intel® Thunderbolt™ Share on Razer Blade 18

In a significant update, Razer announced that Intel® Thunderbolt™ Share is now available on all Razer Blade 18 (2024) models. As the world’s first Thunderbolt™ 5 laptop, this feature allows Blade 18 users to connect two PCs and share peripherals including a keyboard, mouse, or monitor, transferring files at blazing-fast speeds up to 40gbps.

This update is now available worldwide, starting today. For more information on Thunderbolt™ Share on Razer Blade 18, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Synapse 4 – Faster, Smoother, Smarter

After nearly a year of intensive beta testing and valuable input from our dedicated community, Razer is officially rolling out the all-new Razer Synapse 4. Fine-tuned to deliver unprecedented levels of customization, performance and ease of use, Synapse 4 elevates the gaming experience to new heights.

With a remarkable 30% increase in overall processing speed compared to its predecessor, Synapse 4 allows gamers to perform popular tasks like macro creation, settings configuration and driver installation more efficiently. The brand-new multi-threaded architecture enhances system stability by compartmentalizing devices, ensuring that the installation or upgrading of one device does not disrupt the performance of others.

Synapse 4 also introduces a modernized user interface designed for simpler navigation and streamlined customization, including floating tips and centralized settings management. It is backward compatible with Synapse 3 devices and retains popular Synapse 3 features such as Razer Hypershift, which allows a single button to temporarily unlock an additional set of functions on top of existing button assignments, Rapid Trigger for effortless rapid keystrokes, and Advanced Macros for executing complex button presses with a single click.

Synapse 4 also includes features like 1 DPI Steps Adjustments for achieving pixel-perfect sensitivity with single DPI step increments, Sensitivity Matcher Calibration for accurately porting over DPI settings across Razer mice, and Enhanced Asymmetric Cut-Off, which allows gamers to adjust both mice lift-off and landing distances with greater accuracy, tailoring the setup to precise gaming preferences.

Synapse 4 also allows users to enable Razer Snap Tap, enhancing keyboard responsiveness by prioritizing the latest input between two selected keys without requiring the release of the previous key. Initially available on the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro line of analog gaming keyboards, Synapse 4 now allows fans to enable Snap Tap on more Razer keyboards and even Razer Blade gaming laptops.

For more information on the new Razer Synapse 4, please visit Razer.com/Synapse.

Celebrating Two Decades of Gaming Innovation

In 2025, Razer will be celebrating their 20th anniversary, a milestone that will be celebrated with the return of the Razer Boomslang. This iconic mouse is renowned for its groundbreaking role in the early days of gaming hardware. With its ergonomic design and advanced functionality, the Razer Boomslang was instrumental in catalyzing the development of the gaming industry. In honor of this legacy, the Razer Boomslang will return in an ultra-limited run, featuring modern state-of-the-art updates that enhance its legendary performance. More details will be shared as we approach the release in 2025. Stay tuned to Razer.com for future updates.

Fans are invited to personally experience the cutting-edge products unveiled at RazerCon 2024 at any RazerStore globally. From today onwards, an exclusive Razer Sensa HD Haptics Experience Zone will be available at all RazerStores, offering the ultimate in gaming immersion.
For locations, visit Razer.com to find the nearest RazerStore.

Shout! TV Presents: Handpicked Horror

Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV proudly present Handpicked Horror, a scream-worthy streaming event curated by celebrated horror-loving stars and filmmakers, including Mike Flanagan (The Life of Chuck, The Fall of The House of Usher, The Haunting of Hill House) and Kate Siegel (Hush, Midnight Mass), Akela Cooper (M3GAN, Malignant), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Terrifier 2) and Tracie Thoms (Death Proof, 9-1-1). Tune in each weekend in October for double-feature selections, including special introductions that delve into why each film was selected. Stay tuned for an upcoming streaming event from Mike Flanagan & Kate Siegel, coming to Shout! TV later this year. See the full programming schedule for the marathon below:

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:

Weekend 1: Akela Cooper

  • Friday 10/4

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Chopping Mall

    • 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT: Q: The Winged Serpent

  • Saturday 10/5

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Night Of The Demons

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: A Bay of Blood [English-Language]

  • Sunday 10/6

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: The Crush

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Slaughterhouse Rock

Weekend 2: Felissa Rose

  • Friday 10/11

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Sleepaway Camp

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Camp Cold Brook

  • Saturday 10/12

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Magic

    • 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT: Doppelganger

  • Sunday 10/13

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Slumber Party Massacre II

    • 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT: Munchies

Weekend 3: Tracie Thoms

  • Friday 10/18

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Black Christmas

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: The Slumber Party Massacre

  • Saturday 10/19

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Night of the Living Dead

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Day Of The Dead

  • Sunday 10/20

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: The Stepfather

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Witchboard

Weekend 4: Mike Flanagan & Kate Siegel

  • Friday 10/25

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Alligator

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Piranha

  • Saturday 10/26

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Nosferatu the Vampyre

    • 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT: Exorcist III

  • Sunday 10/27

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Dog Soldiers

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: MST3K: The Touch Of Satan

The marathon can be viewed on Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV; as well as the Shout! TV app on Roku, Android, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV; and the following digital streaming platforms – Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Local Now, Plex, Sling Freestream, LG Channels, available on LG Smart TVs, Fubo, Xumo Play and LiveTVx, available on Google devices.

Turtle Beach & Northern Illinois University Esports Announce Partnership

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) and Northern Illinois University Esports are proud to announce a new partnership supporting collegiate esports at NIU. As part of the partnership, Turtle Beach is providing scholarships for student athletes who demonstrate outstanding leadership and will be outfitting NIU Esports teams and the NIU Esports Arena with a variety of performance-driven PC gaming peripherals.

“Turtle Beach and NIU share guiding principles of positive and healthy gaming, and this program will recognize and reward those NIU Esports students who show they can lead as well as they game,” said Terry Jimenez, chairman of Turtle Beach’s board of directors. “As a NIU alum and Adjunct Professor, I’m excited to merge two passions by having Turtle Beach join forces with NIU’s top esports program.”

“Partnering with Turtle Beach is a wonderful opportunity for our student gamers attending NIU,” says Rena Cotsones, Ph.D., NIU Vice President of Outreach, Engagement, and Regional Development. “NIU Esports and Turtle Beach share a deep commitment to building community and promoting healthy and safe gaming practices. Their scholarships will help promote continued leadership and sportsmanship within our teams.”

NIU’s Esports Arena, located in Altgeld Hall, opened in 2022 and has welcomed more than 2,000 high school and college students since that time. The Turtle Beach Leadership Awards are $2,500 scholarships to be awarded to two NIU Esports varsity athletes each year. The scholarship recipients will be the athletes who go above and beyond to support their teammates and demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, both in and out of the game.

In addition to the Turtle Beach Leadership Awards scholarships, Turtle Beach is providing 65 full PC gaming peripheral setups for the NIU Esports Arena. These setups consist of select, award-winning and top-rated PC gaming peripherals which will be augmented and updated over time as newer, faster products are inevitably introduced.

“The equipment Turtle Beach is providing for the NIU Esports Arena will create a more consistent, responsive gameplay experience during open play, varsity matches, and special events,” says Conner Vagle, NIU Esports director. “Moving forward, thousands more casual and competitive players visiting the arena each year will benefit from us having the latest top-performing PC gaming gear from Turtle Beach.”

“NIU Esports players now have some of the fastest, most responsive and top-rated PC gaming peripherals at their disposal,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. We’re looking forward to NIU Esports players combining their best performances with our premium gaming gear.”

NIU’s new PC gaming equipment includes Turtle Beach’s ultra-responsive and highly customizable and programmable Vulcan II TKL Pro keyboards, the ultra-lightweight Burst™ II Air mice along with Sense™ Core Mini mousepads, and esports-ready Elite Pro™ 2 headsets. Turtle Beach is also providing 10 premium, award-winning Atlas Air™ headsets. The Atlas Air is the first wireless open back PC gaming headset featuring high-fidelity 24-bit audio and is also celebrated for its lightweight comfort, high-bandwidth 16kHz microphone, and 50-hour battery life, all of which are ideal for content creation such as narrating streaming gameplay.

Learn more at niu.edu/esports.

Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports Launch Trailer

The Looney Tunes are back in action in Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, which launches today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. Jump into four fast-paced sports with your Looney Tunes favorites in solo play or local multiplayer in the first Looney Tunes video game on all home consoles in over a decade.

Compete against friends and family with the Looney Tunes squad in arcade-style basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play as your favorite Looney Tunes all-stars and choose the characters that best suit your play style. Avoid wacky obstacles and gain power-ups to incite chaos solo or in four-player local co-op!

Key Game Features

 Four Action-Packed Sports: Take on all rivals in 2v2 arcade basketball, 1v1 or 2v2 arcade tennis, 4-player golf, and 4v4 arcade soccer!

 Squad Up With Your Favorite Tunes: Choose from nine iconic playable characters each with their own specialties, including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Taz, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

 Compete With Friends: Enjoy arcade sports action solo or with up to four players in local co-op.

 Travel the Loonieverse: Play across iconic worlds like Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn, Foghorn’s Farm, Road Runner’s Canyon, Whispering Woods, Martian Command Center, Granny’s House, and many more!

 Unleash the Full Acme Arsenal: Disrupt your opponents in the wackiest ways possible, but watch out for that anvil!

EA SPORTS FC 25 Official Launch Trailer

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) invites players around the world to experience new gameplay innovations and social experiences through FC IQ and Rush with EA SPORTS FC™ 25, available now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch™.

From Madrid to New York, Sydney to Riyadh, Paris to London, and more – current footballing stars, including FC 25 cover athletes Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmatí, were joined by legends of the game such as Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Didier Drogba, to celebrate the launch of the new title across 8 global locations. Stars got to try out the latest game in the longstanding series, ahead of its official launch today. Competing in 5v5 Rush tournaments, the worldwide events saw football’s top athletes, streamers, creators, and cultural icons compete against one another whilst the flagship event in Madrid culminated in a live performance from EA SPORTS FC™ 25 soundtrack artist and reggaeton legend J Balvin, presented by Spotify™.

“I’m so proud of our global studio teams and all their efforts in delivering the next chapter of the world’s game with FC 25, including our most social experience ever with Rush”, said John Shepherd, VP & GM, EA SPORTS FC. “Players will experience competition like never before, as well as a total overhaul of tactics, strategy, and authenticity with FC IQ. And for the first time ever in any football game, we welcome women’s football to the pitch with an authentic Career experience, which has allowed us to achieve game mode parity between men’s and women’s football in EA SPORTS FC 25.”

A Fresh New Way to Play and Win Together with Rush

Integrated across Ultimate Team™, Clubs, Kick-Off and Career Mode in EA SPORTS FC™ 25, Rush is an all-new 5v5 experience that harnesses the same gameplay controls and true-to-football mechanics of 11v11. Players can hit the pitch together with friends in groups of four and an AI-controlled goalkeeper to put their chemistry to the test across a range of game types. In a single player, fast-paced experience in Manager Career, Rush will have players take control of their Youth Academy development throughout the season with new playable 5v5 tournaments.

MORE INFO: Rush

FC IQ Takes the World’s Game to the Next Level

FC IQ will overhaul the game’s tactical foundations to deliver more strategic control, smarter teammates, individual Player Roles, and more authentic collective movement in every 11v11 match. A new AI model that’s powered by real-world data from some of the greatest teams in football, FC IQ influences how players think and behave on the pitch through all-new Player Roles. Team tactics and more realistic collective movement modernizes positioning at both ends of the pitch which changes how each team plays, offering greater variation from match-to-match.

MORE INFO: FC IQ

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 Future Saga Chapter 2 DLC Teaser

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today released a new trailer for the upcoming DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 DLC. FUTURE SAGA: Chapter 2 DLC is coming soon and more information will be available in the future. In this new trailer, players will get a preview of the second chapter of the FUTURE SAGA DLC as well as the next stage of Fu’s plan.

Watch the DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 FUTURE SAGA Chapter 2 DLC teaser trailer (ready for embedding) here:

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is the ultimate Dragon Ball gaming experience, packed with thrilling action, epic battles, and endless customization options. Players can create their own character, explore Conton City and team up with iconic characters from the series as a teacher to train and be ready to battle against formidable enemies to rescue the flow of History. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is currently available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam. For more information on the game, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Teaser

Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO and developer Gust unveiled the first teaser trailer for their new Atelier game, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian. Set in the universe of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, this new Atelier title will embark players on a magical adventure, featuring a new protagonist.

The game is currently in development and scheduled to release in 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam®.

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Dagon: Complete Edition – Announcement Trailer

We are proud to announce that Dagon: Complete Edition will launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch on October 10th, 2024. The game will contain all the content previously available on PC, along with a brand new console-exclusive DLC – What the Moon Brings.

This was made possible through the cooperation of Feardemic (Console Publisher) and BitGolem (Developers).

Explore the unique works of H. P. Lovecraft via the interactive stories of Dagon: Complete Edition – an extraordinary collection depicting the horrors creeping beneath the waves, festering within delirious minds, and more.

Dagon: Complete Edition includes:

  • Base game Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft – step into the shoes of a former WWI ship officer and experience the story that shattered his sanity
  • The Railway Horror DLC – dive into the writer’s mind and uncover what haunted his very dreams (based on Lovecraft’s actual nightmare)
  • The Little Glass Bottle DLC – experience a treasure hunt story written by the author when he was just 7 years old
  • Brand new console exclusive What The Moon Brings DLC – enter a dream-like world and immerse yourself in cosmic horror behind the wall of sleep

Matrix Games Hosts Home of Wargamers Event

Matrix Games is the home of serious wargamers, with “grognard” and turn-based strategy titles. The publisher unveiled exciting announcements throughout today’s event and highlighted many updates for several of its key titles such as Modern Naval Warfare, Armored Brigade 2, Commander: Europe at War, featuring developer interviews, showcasing pictures and revealing videos.

Marco Alessandro Minoli, Director of Publishing in the Slitherine Group has stated: “We continue to invest in the wargaming niche because we believe games have the unique ability to engage audiences beyond the more mainstream market. The goal of the Matrix Games brand is to nurture and serve this audience by offering a blend of traditional hex-based wargames and innovative titles we believe represent the future of the hobby.”

Games covered during HOW 2024

Modern Naval Warfare
Modern Naval Warfare is a next-generation naval combat simulator. Lead developers, the Maslas Brothers, had a livestream to showcase their progress. Today, during HOW 2024, Matrix Games released a new trailer featuring American surface ships, along with a gameplay sequence showing a P-8 Poseidon aircraft attacking a Chinese DDG, and a submarine torpedo tracking an enemy surface vessel.

Armored Brigade II
Nikola Sandic, from Veitikka Studios, discussed the features and improvements in Armored Brigade II. A substantial amount of gameplay was showcased in a 15-minute video, highlighting Armored Brigade II’s leap to the new 3D engine. Matrix Games also announced that Armored Brigade II will be published this November, exclusively on the Matrix Games Store.

Rule the Waves 3 
Rule the Waves 3 has its first DLC on the way. Rule the Waves 3 – Expanded Battles will allow players to design fleet battles outside of the regular campaign. Players will be able to customize options, such as the time period of each fleet. Custom ship designs will be available for the new skirmish mode. Additionally, several pre-made historical battles will be included, such as the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales fought the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen. Get ready to sail: Matrix Games announced that the Beta testing will begin in early 2025.

Commander: Europe at War
The game was presented through an in-depth interview with Hubert Cater from Fury Software, the developer. This is an impressive 3D remake of the 2007 Matrix game Commander: Europe at War. From a technical standpoint, it features AI improvements and enhancements to the user interface, offering greater visual clarity for smoother gameplay and a broader game view. In terms of gameplay, compared to the 2007 version, a more intricate decision-making system has been added, along with a deeper, more elaborate diplomacy system that allows players to influence the course of matches.

Home of Wargamers 2024 also covered updates on

  • Flashpoint Campaigns franchise
  • Gary Grisby’s War in the East 2
  • Nuclear War Simulator
  • Command: Modern Operations Franchise

FAIRY TAIL 2 – Game System Overview Trailer

Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust unveiled new details about the combat system in FAIRY TAIL 2, the new action RPG based on the popular manga and anime franchise FAIRY TAIL. In an epic new trailer, fans can discover more about real-time battles that Natsu and his friends will encounter when fighting against Emperor Spriggan Zeref and his elite team, the Spriggan 12. A direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game, FAIRY TAIL 2 will be released Dec. 13 across the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Dec. 11 on Windows PC via Steam®.

To capture the intensity and thrill of the Alvarez Empire Arc, FAIRY TAIL 2 features revamped real-time magical battles packed with even more spectacular action. In addition to their powerful emblematic attacks, the FAIRY TAIL guild members will unleash impressive attacks in cooperation with their allies by using “Link Attacks” and “Unison Raid” to defeat their enemies. Speed, precision and synergy will be the key to a triumphant strategy over the formidable Spriggan 12 mages.

In the newly unveiled trailer, fans get a glimpse of the new character progression mechanics that will allow them to create their own FAIRY TAIL experience by managing the skill progression of their favorite characters. Players will also be able to deepen their FAIRY TAIL experience by unlocking character stories as they advance through the story, giving them the opportunity to discover new facets of these beloved characters thanks to brand-new, original sequences and interactions.

Additionally, during the “KOEI TECMO LIVE! at TGS 2024” livestream on Sept. 27, 2024, fans will discover more about the game through live gameplay footage with special guests Tetsuya Kakihara (CV Natsu), Sayaka Ohara (CV Erza), and the game’s producer, Hiroshi Kataoka.

In addition to the standard edition which is now available for pre-order, a special edition will also be exclusively available through the NIS America store. The “FAIRY TAIL 2 GUILD BOX” edition includes the base game, the visual artbook “Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition Vol.2” inspired by the “Sorcerer Magazine” as seen in the original work, a Special Shikishi with Holographic Finish (three types in total), and more.

Fans will be also able to digitally pre-order the “FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition” at a later date which will include additional in-game content such as costumes, characters, scenarios, and various DLC to enhance the game experience! More information will be shared soon.

Everyone who either physically or digitally purchases FAIRY TAIL 2 will also have access to the “Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest” costume for Lucy as an early purchase bonus which will be available to download from the digital storefronts until Dec. 27, 2024.

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