Author - Jerry Paxton

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus Marshals in 2024 with Fresh Events

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus kicks off the new year with a bang, or a Rad blast from the Imperium’s newest champion. The Adeptus Mechanicus are not finished dominating the fields of battle after the invasion of the Tyranids. Controlling the tactical battlefield is critical in every campaign and Tan Gi’da, the Skitarii Marshal, brings laser accuracy to shooting and field commands.

If your forces need some inspiration, join the newly launched Battle Pass and unlock the righteous wrath of the Black Templar’s Ancient Thoread. Thoread holds the banner for these galactic crusaders who will meet any threat to the Imperium.

A new Guild Boss will soon enter the fray, challenging even the most astute tacticians to find its weakness. The Rogal Dorn Battle Tank rolls into battle as the first vehicular boss in Tacticus. Will you find the right tactics to survive and disable this juggernaut, featuring the Oppressor Cannon and thick armor? This Astra Militarum tank is hard to stop.

Game Highlights

  • Top-tier Warhammer 40,000 Mobile Game
  •  Over 3.5 Million Players fighting amongst the stars
  • Highly rated by players (4.5 out of 5 stars average rating on iOS and Android)
  • Easy to Join and Play with friends
  • Continued Updates and Content
  • Over 60 Champions and 15 Playable factions
  • Regular updates and content, including new Campaigns, Champions and Guild Bosses

Austrian Audio Announces the MiCreator Studio Pocket Recording System

Austrian Audio is proud to announce MiCreator Studio, an ultra-flexible pocket recording system that seamlessly combines a condenser microphone and a USB-C audio interface in a compact, rugged design that lets you record what you want, where you want, and when you want.

MiCreator Studio, which features an inspiring aesthetic design and the same top notch audio performance that Austrian Audio has become known for, is suitable for music recording, podcasting, field recording, interviews and a range of other applications.

The new recording system — which is small enough to fit in a jeans pocket — features a condenser microphone and a built-in audio interface, intuitive on-board controls, a line input and a range of expansion options to accommodate different applications. Users can select among three different microphone sensitivity options, including a ‘Low Gain’ setting that can handle up to 130 dB SPL. An additional input enables multi-tracking possibilities as well as optional stereo recording — all of this in an eye-catching, compact and plug-and-play recording system that fits in your pocket.

​Whether you are at home making demos, rehearsing with your band or creating recordings and interviews on-the-go, MiCreator and its extensive line of accessories provide limitless creative flexibility to record any time or place when creativity strikes.

The right MiCreator for your application
​MiCreator Studio, which includes the single microphone / interface unit, is priced at $199 and is a compact and flexible solution, suitable for most users. The system includes a condenser microphone, line input, onboard controls and expansion options — all in a robust, all-metal housing that is ready for next project.

The MiCreator System Set is ideal for recording music and a variety of content and includes MiCreator Studio and a satellite MiCreator microphone for increased flexibility and recording possibilities. By using the satellite microphone, users can capture high-quality audio in stereo, while achieving perfect mic placement with the included MiniBar stereo bar. Accessories include two customizable faceplates and a custom case to keep your rig protected while on the go.

Both MiCreator Studio and MiCreator System Set come with Steinberg Cubase LE digital audio workstation or Wavelab Cast for podcasts and social media.

A myriad of microphone options
​The MiCreator Satellite is also available for separate purchase, priced at $99. The MiCeator Y-Lav lavalier microphone, featuring direct latency-free monitoring, is also available — turning your MiCreator system into a mobile content creation powerhouse.

Users are able to record two simultaneous sources by tethering MiCreator Y-Lav to MiCreator Studio — freeing up the Studio mic for another source. Users can also connect MiCreator Satellite or MiCreator Y-Lav into a camera with a Y adapter (1x TRRS to 2x TRS), ensuring that content sounds as good as it looks.

“Many times a quick riff, a scratch vocal, or unplanned content creation is the best performance, so why not capture everything with studio quality sound,” says Martin Seidl, CEO of Austrian Audio. “​Whether you’re at home or on the go, MiCreator Studio always keeps Austrian Audio recording quality within reach.”

Bryan Bradley, President of Group One Limited, Austrian Audio’s US distributor, adds: “This is an exciting new direction for Austrian Audio and we’re excited to put this high-quality mic into the hands of musicians, songwriters, and content creators, making it easier for them to record premium audio whenever and wherever they feel inspired.”

Key Features:

  • Plug-and-play USB-C microphone and audio interface
  • Condenser capsule for top-notch audio quality
  • Max SPL: 130 dB
  • Austrian Audio Open Acoustic Technology
  • Two gain settings and one knob jogwheel for easy volume control
  • “FlexTilt” vertical adjustment of the mic head for ideal positioning
  • Input for connecting a second device (MiCreator Satellite, Y-LAV mic, Instrument) – great for interview situations
  • Two headphone outputs: Easily collaborate with fellow musician
  • Latency-free direct monitoring of the mic and input while recording
  • Rugged metal housing with changeable faceplates for a variety of color combinations and customization
  • Designed in Vienna, Austria

World of Tanks Battle Pass Special: Snatch the Diamond Announced

Wargaming is thrilled to present brand-new content inspired by the crime-comedy Snatch, available both in World of Tanks PC and World of Tanks Blitz. Tankers will become a part of an elaborate caper alongside five of Snatch’s most colorful characters – Franky Four-Fingers, Bullet-Tooth Tony, Tommy, Turkish and Boris the Blade. The target of this scheme is a true Steel Monster – the one-of-a-kind “Nomad” tank that features an exciting, custom-designed exterior inspired by the film.

World of Tanks PC players will enjoy the BATTLE PASS SPECIAL: SNATCH THE DIAMOND, which presents a set of objectives to complete. As tankers work through the 14 days of challenges, they can get special Snatch-inspired content in their garage. This includes five notorious tank commanders, a collection of memorable customization items like 2D styles, decals, inscriptions, a medal, and, of course, the ultimate target: a custom “Nomad” tank.

On top of that, until February 15th, Prime Gaming members can claim a special package featuring “That Dog” as a crew skin, thematic decals, a special medal, and much more.

Details about the BATTLE PASS SPECIAL: SNATCH THE DIAMOND can be found here: https://worldoftanks.com/en/bp-special-chapter-2/

World of Tanks Blitz also rolls into the criminal underworld with the special Battle Pass Operation Snatch. Running until January 31st, it offers players unique rewards, from a custom Caravan skin for the Charioteer tank, five movie character-inspired avatars to four tank camos based on Snatch’s gang of bruisers: Franky-Four Fingers, Boris the Blade, Turkish & Tommy, and Bullet-Tooth Tony. All this loaded up with a special item “Brand-New Caravan” inspired by the film, which players can find waiting in the garage.

More information for the special Battle Pass Operation Snatch is here: https://eu.wotblitz.com/en/news/event/battle-pass-41/

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Launch Trailer

Today, Ubisoft announced that the demo of Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is available. The free demo will allow players to try out by themselves the upcoming action-adventure platformer game set in a mythological Persian world, created by Ubisoft Montpellier.

This custom demo gives a first glimpse at the epic journey that awaits them in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, before diving deeper into Mount Qaf on January 18th. This demo includes carefully selected sections from the game, with early unlocks of time powers and amulets, to show the main gameplay features while not spoiling the story. Some content in this demo may vary from the final game. It is available digitally on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.

The full game will release on January 18, 2024 for at a suggested price of 49,99$ on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Amazon Luna as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+ on PC, Xbox and Amazon Luna and play the game day one. By buying the Deluxe Edition, players can also access the game earlier, starting January 15th.

For more information about the game, please visit https://princeofpersia.com/.

For more information about the game’s accessibility features, please visit: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Accessibility Spotlight

Carrera Unveils Carrera Hybrid Slot Car Racing with AI Support and More

At CES 2024, Carrera is unveiling their brand new slot car racing innovation – Carrera Hybrid. Carrera Hybrid offers the perfect combination of gaming and racing fun as the vehicles are not tied to their own lane. They can, however, race freely across the track and switch lanes. AI support enables an extremely realistic driving experience and makes racing more fun than ever!

Two “hellishly good” sets will be available from Q4 2024: “Devil Drivers” and “Speedway to Hell.” Each set contains two cars in different cool colors. The “Devil Drivers” set contains the fiery red “Red Devil” and the pitch-black “Black Devil,” while the “Speedway to Hell” set includes the poison green “Greeno” and the neon yellow “Grello”. Also included are four high-speed straights, 10 nerve-wracking bends and a start/end straight. These track segments can be freely combined to make every race exciting and unique. Rechargeable batteries are built into the cars and USB-charging cables are also included so players can start racing right away.

The vehicles are controlled with a free smartphone app for iOS and Android. Once in the app, steering is done intuitively by tilting the mobile phone and buttons on the display represent the accelerator and brake. The design of the app is based on the cockpit of real racing cars to offer a realistic and natural driving experience. Both racing sets feature two modes of play – beginner mode offering every racing fan an easy to play introduction to the world of Carrera Hybrid, while the expert mode delivers a real challenge even for experienced racing professionals.

Further information can be found at carrera-toys.com.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Patch 8 out Now

Respawn Entertainment and EA today released Patch 8 for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, which introduces two new environmental features and several improvements to Slow Motion to make the title accessible to even more players.

These new features include:

  • A new high contrast mode that allows players to desaturate the environment and use colors specifically for narrative and gameplay elements, making them stand out more.
  • A new audio ping functionality that allows players to both passively and actively ping the environment to give them the ability to echolocate objects and interactable elements nearby.
  • Several additional slow motion presets that let players toggle between their own custom value and three new presets.
  • The presets are set at 30%, 50% and 75%, and are available through the shortcut menu. This will allow users to switch between multiple different slow motion values and not just the custom value and the default game speed.

This patch also incorporates some fixes for performance and stability across all platforms. You can find more information on all of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s accessibility features here.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition Announced

Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA announced Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, the latest iteration of their dark fantasy action RPG that comes packed with all of the content from the game’s three additional DLC’s, including new weapons, stages, demons, endgame content, and more! The game will be available digitally beginning Feb. 6, 2024 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam®.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition features everything included in the game’s three DLC packs – “Battle of Zhongyuan”, “Conqueror of Jiangdong” and “Upheaval in Jingxiang” — along with new endgame content, “The Thousand-Mile Journey”. This includes new characters from the armies of Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei, along with new weapon types (cestus, long sword, and whip), new stages, new Divine Beasts, more challenging difficulty levels, and expanded functions! It also includes a collection of collaboration DLC, highlighted by equipment and stages featured from collaborations with Nioh 2, NARAKA: BLADE POINT, and Lies of P.

In addition, three in-game items that were included alongside Wo Long’s original release — “Baihu Armor,” “Zhuque Armor,” and “Qinglong Armor” – will be included in the Complete Edition, along with the in-game item “The Records of the Grand Historian”, which shows the location of the Marking Flag on the mini-map.

To help commemorate the upcoming launch of the Complete Edition, Team NINJA will also release a set of new equipment, “Xuanwu Armor”, to all users who own the main game in addition to those who purchase the Complete Edition!

Furthermore, KOEI TECMO America announced that a demo version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Compete Edition will launch exclusively on PC beginning Feb. 6. Players will be able to battle demons and warlords across two early stages of Team NINJA’s thriller, with saved data from the demo able to be carried over to the full version of the game upon purchase.

For more information on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @WoLongOfficial and @koeitecmoUS.

Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age Rise Again Coming to Nintendo Switch

Calling all Adepts! It’s time to put your skills and spells to the test against the forces of darkness. The Game Boy™ Advance games Golden Sun™ and Golden Sun™: The Lost Age are making their debuts on the Nintendo Switch™ system on Jan. 16, available for everyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership as part of the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online library. This is your chance to visit (and revisit!) the magic and mystery of these classic RPG adventures.

From the humble village of Vale to the mystical peaks of Mt. Aleph, the Golden Sun game sets magic-wielding young heroes Isaac, Garet, Ivan and Mia on a quest to prevent the ancient power of Alchemy from being unleashed on their home world of Weyard. Their adventure takes them through towns, caverns and dungeons as they face wily enemies, confounding puzzles and epic challenges that push their magical abilities (Psynergy) to their absolute limits. Along the way, they get help from mysterious creatures known as the Djinn, who aid the heroes in harnessing their Psynergy to unlock potent spells and unstoppable attacks.

A direct sequel to Golden Sun, the Golden Sun: The Lost Age game presents a dramatic shift as the story now follows Felix – a young Adept (or magic user) who was the antagonist of the first game – on his mission to prove that Alchemy isn’t a destructive force, but one that could save Weyard after all. Forced to join Felix on his quest are Adepts Jenna and Sheba and the wizened scholar Kraden, all of whom struggle to keep Felix on task as powerful and enigmatic new challenges face them all.

Featuring co-op gameplay* that allows for friends to join your merry (and sometimes not-so-merry) band, as well as turn-based combat, puzzle-solving, open world exploration and RPG-inspired character upgrades, Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are layered with unpredictable gameplay built around an engrossing and engaging story.

The more you get to know Weyard, the more mysterious it gets. So, what do you say? Ready to fall under its spell?

With a Nintendo Switch Online or Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, you can enjoy online play with compatible games, growing libraries of classic games, the ability to save on select digital games by purchasing pairs of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers**, and several other benefits and special offers. For more information, and to learn about a free seven-day Nintendo Switch Online trial, go to the Nintendo Switch Online section on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu or visit https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/.

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required to access Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library of games. Free trial automatically converts to 1-month auto-renewing membership at the then-current price unless automatic renewal is turned off by the end of the free trial. Credit card/PayPal account required for 18+. Free trial cannot be redeemed for a Nintendo Switch Online – Expansion Pack membership nor by a Nintendo Account with an active Individual Membership or Family Membership. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch/online

Timberborn Update 5 Coming Soon

The Lumberpunk Citybuilder is rolling out new challenges for even the most experienced players!

Pollution called Badwater is flowing from the remains of human structures, contaminating your water supply, killing your crops, and making your beavers sick! Use the new faction-specific hydro engineering tools, combined with existing dams, floodgates, and pumps, to contain the pollution and help your beavers thrive.

Update 5 Coming January 18th!

Features:

  • *NEW* Badwater Sources – Badwater flows from specific points, contaminating your river. The contamination amount has different effects on your beavers and crops!
  • *NEW* Badtide Season – Badtides will join Droughts and Wet Seasons, replacing your clean river with polluted water. Plan well!
  • Stackable Vertical Architecture – build towering beaver cities with stackable buildings and walkways!
  • Hydro Engineering – Manipulate water physics and sculpt the river to irrigate your land!
  • Two Beaver Factions – The classical Folktails and the science-driven Ironteeth are yours to command!

Hollyland Launches LARK M2 Wireless Microphone System

Hollyland is pleased to announce the LARK M2, a new top level consumer-grade wireless lavalier microphone. At only 9 grams, it stands out as an impressively lightweight lavalier microphone, making it the best choice for filmmakers, vloggers, and podcasters. It is small and light enough to attach comfortably, securely, unobtrusively to any type of clothing. With lossless sound reproduction and top-of-the-line capabilities, the LARK M2 ensures users get the best possible results out of every recording opportunity. Owners can confidently rely on it for up to 10 hours of uninterrupted use and expect consistent audio quality with each use.

Advanced Antenna for Reliable Long Range Transmission
The LARK M2 is not only perfect for general content creation, but also for other real-time audio and video activities, such as live entertainment, distance learning, social media, event planning, weddings, presentations, live streaming, and more. The LARK M2 eliminates messy wires, providing a truly wireless recording experience. The Lightning version connects to classic iPhones, while the USB-C version connects to Android phones, the iPhone 15, action cameras, and computers.

The microphone’s high-gain LDS (Laser Direct Structuring) antenna reduces signal blockage caused by the human body, providing stable, uninterrupted audio transmission. With a remarkable range of up to 300 meters (line of sight), the LARK M2 is the perfect tool for capturing high-quality audio in challenging recording environments.

Smart and User-Friendly, Advanced Features
The microphone’s environmental noise cancellation (ENC) ensures more accurate sound recreation in noisy environments. Users can easily adjust ENC strength to provide the best results in any situation. The LARK M2 supports Hollyland’s user-friendly LarkSound app, which allows for one-tap firmware updates, volume and noise cancellation adjustments, and real-time audio status checking.

The microphone system also features studio-grade 48kHz/24bit Hi-Fi sound quality, a signal-to-noise ratio of 70dB, and a maximum sound pressure level of 115dB to deliver natural, high-fidelity sound. The LARK M2 offers various ways to control recordings, such as seamless playback without unplugging, remote TX control for video recording with mobile devices, an intuitive knob for quick volume adjustment, and easy switching between mono and stereo modes.

The LARK M2’s cool design effortlessly complements the user’s personal style, all at an affordable price. Users can place the microphone securely with the included magnetic attachment, clip, or the new necklace design.

Long Battery Life: Up to 40 Hours
With LARK M2’s optimized power management and efficiency, it can operate continuously for up to 10 hours, ensuring users can concentrate on making great content without worrying about running out of power. The compact and portable charging case can charge the entire set twice, requiring less than 1.5 hours to reach full charge. The camera version provides total operation time of up to 40 hours, while the mobile version has a battery life of 30 hours with the charging case. The system can be charged while in use.

Multiple Packages and Accessories
The LARK M2 is available in four versions: Mobile (Lightning), Mobile (USB-C), Camera, and Combo Version. Each package includes a big bundle of accessories, such as windscreens for outdoors recording, cable connectors for easy connectivity, and a specially crafted necklace for each TX unit.

Pricing and Availability
The LARK M2 is launching globally on January 10th, 2024, and is available through local distributors as well as at Hollyland’s Amazon store https://amzn.to/3NM7UvA

Find out more about the new lightweight LARK M2 wireless microphone at: https://hollyland.info/larkm2

Mobile Version (Lightning): $149
Mobile Version (USB-C): $139
Camera Version: $159
Combo Version: $179