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War Hospital Official Launch Trailer

2024/01/11

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

NACON and Brave Lamb studio are delighted to celebrate the launch of War Hospital, the field hospital management game set during World War 1. It is out now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

War Hospital will call on both your strategic thinking and your selflessness, as you try to save as many lives as possible by allocating your scant resources wisely, while rallying your staff overwhelmed by the horrors of war. You play a British army medic assigned to run a field hospital in a fictitious town in northern France. Make the best decisions you can under the worst of conditions, manage a continuous flow of patients, improve your facilities, send your scouts to discover new opportunities for survival and face your worst enemy: the unexpected. In War Hospital, your moral principles are put to the test, and your strategy will have to cope not only with reality but also with emotional factors. Your pattern of behaviour, your successes and failures will lead you to one of the multiple possible end scenarios.

War Hospital can boast the following features:

A documented game, particularly thanks to its partnership with London’s Imperial War Museum.
A perfect balance between real-time strategy and survival game
Simultaneous management of a host of resources of varied usefulness
Choices with short and long-term consequences
A morale system affecting the behaviour of the medical teams
Individual stories with complex implications
Humanised units, varied in their workings and impacts
Multiple distinct end scenarios
A system of trenches desperate for recovered soldiers to face the enemy
Playable both with keyboard/mouse and controller

HP OMEN and HyperX Unveil Coolest Portfolio Yet at CES 2024

2024/01/11

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

Today at CES 2024, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) unveiled its most personalized gaming portfolio yet with innovations across its OMEN and HyperX brands. New laptops, accessories, and software are all designed to work together to create a seamless gaming ecosystem so gamers can focus on what they do best – play.

“Computing continues to become more personal, and this is especially true in the gaming community,” said Josephine Tan, Senior Vice President & Division President of Personal Systems Gaming Solutions, HP Inc. “Whether it is your gaming laptop, monitor, or accessory, HP has developed a customizable and personalized solution that can be tailored to your need.”

Lightning-Speed Gaming with Advanced Creative Capability

Those who value a gaming lifestyle crave versatile machines capable of handling the rigor of top-tier AAA games while boasting the performance to manage visually demanding creative endeavors from multitasking projects to operating robust creative platforms. Specifically crafted for gaming and creative work, including students, the OMEN Transcend 14 Gaming Laptop is offered with an advanced OLED display, an elegantly slim body, and superior-grade internals, which make up the world’s coolest and lightest 14-inch gaming laptop.

The new OMEN Transcend 14 brings hybrid lifestyle gaming to life with:

Exceptionally Vivid Display: Immersive for gameplay and perfect for content creation, this stunning device is offered with an IMAX Enhanced Certified 2.8K 120Hz VRR OLED display for incredible details and vibrant true-to-life color.4The world’s first gaming laptop with a lattice-less sky printed RGB keyboard5 extends the vibrant color experience beyond the screen.
Luxurious and Compact Design: Gamers want significant power in easily portable designs. This device weighs in at world-class 1,637 g with up to 11.5 hours6 battery life and a type-C PD 140W adapter to make charging on-the-go easier than ever before.
Epic Speed Through AI: Maximize your experience with up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 185H processor7 and up to NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPUs to effortlessly engage with the latest games or handle compute-intensive tasks. Streamers and gamers can leverage the device’s NPU and OpenVINO™ plugins for OBS studio to make streaming and gameplay smoother than ever with up to a 24.6% Frames Per Second (FPS) improvement.⁸ Take full advantage of Auto Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) in OMEN Gaming Hub for a smoother gameplay experience by automatically switching between different refresh rates depending on content and power mode which can improve battery life up to 7%. Get up to 20% longer battery life in ECO mode.
Thermal Revolution: No one wants scorching hot hands when they’re gaming, creating, or working. A redesigned chassis utilizes inbound airflow to create a pressurized zone using a vapor chamber for direct heat dissipation through rear vents. This thermal innovation co-engineered with Intel’s dual channel flow technology9 produced in the world’s coolest 14-inch gaming laptop,¹ which can achieve 4x higher static pressure with an 80w thermal capability within a 12 mm base.1⁰
Boost Your Play and Productivity: Perfect for the student gamer, OMEN Transcend 14 offers both local AI capabilities through its Intel® and NVIDIA® processors, as well as built-in AI with Otter.ai for features like live transcript and real-time captions during meetings or classes, a record function for transcribing audio, and AI-generated notes.1¹
The World’s First Gaming Laptop with Audio tuned by HyperX:1² The HyperX audio team worked closely with the OMEN Transcend 14 engineers to custom tune the laptop’s sound performance, elevating clarity and spectral balance to enhance the overall gaming audio experience, ensuring that subtle details are not overshadowed by louder sounds.

HP has also updated its OMEN Transcend 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC with the addition of up to a striking 4K 240Hz OLED display option as well as its OMEN 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC and Victus 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC – all updated with Intel® Core™ i7 HX processors.

A Seamless, Personalized Gaming Experience with HyperX

Seamless connectivity is a critical part of any gamer’s wireless headset experience. Expanding on last year’s first gaming laptops with an embedded module for intuitive audio pairing and ultra-low latency (ULL) solution, the all-new OMEN Transcend 14 ups the ante with a bundled option for the world’s first gaming laptop with 2.4 GHz ULL connectivity for the HyperX Cloud III Wireless Headset.¹³This gives gamers easy switching between your PC and console. Its straightforward setup enables anyone to dive into a flawless gaming experience with outstanding audio, from the get-go.

New offerings designed for the next level in personalization from HyperX include:

Small, Compact and Mighty:1⁴ The HyperX Cloud Mini Headsets are tailored for younger gaming enthusiasts to provide comfort and safe sound experiences with volume-limiting capabilities to ensure a safer auditory experience. Available in both wired and wireless versions, both boast immersive audio, and a handy flip-to-mute microphone with multi-platform compatibilities. The HyperX Clutch Tanto Mini Wired Controller is a lightweight choice that promises easy access to all standard buttons and controls while also being compatible with Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC, Steam Deck, and Android devices, including a mobile mode switch and a 3.5mm stereo jack for wired headsets.
Built for Personalization and Customization: The first hot-swappable keyboard with a gasket mounted design from HyperX, the HyperX Alloy Rise Keyboard is available in full-size and 75% options with dedicated arrow keys. Equipped with pre-lubed HyperX Linear Switches and pre-installed HyperX PBT Keycaps, it features enhanced RGB lighting with an ambient light sensor for auto-adjusting brightness, ensuring optimal visuals. The keyboard comes with HyperX’s signature onboard memory, allowing gamers to save 10 keyboard profiles directly onto the keyboard for personalized settings on the go. Built for even greater personalization, the keyboards feature hot-swappable key switches, magnetic top plates, badge packs, a new 3D Mythic Themed Collection, along with robust construction, ensuring durability and flexibility.
High Performance with a Smaller Footprint: The new HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini, a compact gaming mouse, has been designed for gamers who appreciate ultra-lightweight, high-performance tools, and offers an impressive battery life of up to 100 hours. It features a highly precise HyperX 26K Sensor, dual wireless mode connectivity, dust-proof HyperX Switches, and adaptable grip tape for superior handling.
Travel Ready: The HyperX Knight and Delta Gaming Backpacks offer a place to securely stow gaming laptops and gaming accessories with durable and weather-resistant polyester, classic HyperX colors, and compiles with most airlines carry-on size regulations for gaming on the go.¹⁵

The Pinnacle of Gaming Display Technology

Whether you’re a gamer deeply immersed in a digital world, or a creator conceiving a new one, you need a device capable of keeping up and pushing the envelope of what’s possible. Driven by a relentless desire to offer a transformative experience, the OMEN Transcend 32 UHD 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor is the world’s most advanced gaming monitor³offering gamers:

A Sea of Firsts: As the world’s first gaming monitor with independent switchable USB Ports,1⁶seamlessly switch between devices or utilize the incredibly smart KVM features to drag and drop files across devices. Experience easy and seamless connectivity with the world’s first OLED gaming monitor with 140W USB-C power delivery.1⁷ Enjoy game audio and music to the fullest on the world’s first gaming monitor with audio tuned by HyperX,1⁸ which includes a 10 band EQ that is fully customizable within OMEN Gaming Hub.
Breathtaking Visuals: Action pops of the screen like never before thanks QD-OLED Panel Technology that enables an insane 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio1⁹ across its 4K UHD, 240Hz refresh rate,²⁰ and 0.3 ms response time panel.²¹ As OMEN’s first monitor to feature Dolby Vision, compatible games yield a truly magnificent HDR experience. It’s the first OMEN display to be certified with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 providing up to 50x greater dynamic range and 4x improvement in rise time compared to DisplayHDR 1000.²²
Live Long and Prosper: Panel life is of vital importance for OLED, and OMEN Tempest Monitor Cooling Technology addresses burn-in concerns, backed with a 3-year warranty for peace of mind.

Pricing & Availability2³

OMEN Transcend 14 Gaming Laptop PC is expected to be available for pre-order beginning on Jan. 8, 2024 at HP.com for a starting price of $1,499.99. The device is also expected to be available at BestBuy.com.
OMEN Transcend 16 Gaming Laptop PC with up to the latest Intel processors and up to an OLED display is expected to be available on January 10, 2024 at HP.com for a starting price of $1,899.99.
OMEN 16 Gaming Laptop PC is expected to be available on January 10, 2024 at HP.com for a starting price of $1,199.99.
Victus 16.1 inch Gaming Laptop PC is expected to be available in February at HP.com for a starting price of $1,199.99.
HyperX Cloud Mini Headsets are expected to be available in Spring 2024 for a MSRP of $49.99.
HyperX Clutch Tanto Mini Wired Controller is expected to be available in Spring 2024 for a MSRP of $39.99.
HyperX Alloy Rise Gaming Keyboard is expected to be available in Spring 2024 at HyperX.com for $199.99.
HyperX Alloy Rise 75 Gaming Keyboard is expected to be available in Spring 2024 for a MSRP of $169.99.
HyperX Alloy Rise Top Plate is expected to be available in Spring 2024 for a MSRP of $39.99 & $49.99.
HyperX Linear & Tactile Switch Packs are expected to be available in Spring 2024 at HyperX.com for $24.99.
HyperX Badge Packs are expected to be available in Spring 2024 for a MSRP of $24.99.
HX3D Mythic Themed Collection is expected to be available in February for a MSRP of $14.99-$49.99.
HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Mini is expected to be available in January for a MSRP of $79.99.
HyperX Delta Gaming Backpack is expected to be available in February for a MSRP of $39.99.
HyperX Knight Gaming Backpack is expected to be available in February for a MSRP of $69.99.
OMEN Transcend 32 Gaming Monitor is expected to be available later this year. Pricing will be shared closer to availability.

Hisense Unveils New Display Technologies at CES 2024

2024/01/11

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

Hisense, a global leader in the consumer electronics and home appliance industries, invites CES 2024 attendees to explore its booth at the Central Hall Show Floor from January 9-12 to experience the future of display technology. Hisense’s advancements and innovations have seamlessly blended into the fabric of daily existence with solutions that blend into every facet of contemporary life. CES 2024 is a testament to the brand’s commitment to crafting scenarios and experiences that transcend the boundaries of traditional displays.

ULED X

110UX, a CES Innovation Award honoree, is a Mini LED TV that achieves an industry-leading 95% of the BT.2020 color palette compared to other leading displays that achieve just 80%.

110UX introduces a new level of display precision and performance by incorporating over 40,000 backlight zones on an expansive 110-inch screen, minimizing backlight bleed and measurably elevating contrast. Its high-output Mini LED technology achieves an unprecedented brightness level of up to 10,000 nits, significantly enhancing contrast and dynamic range.

98UX transcends its predecessor with remarkable enhancements making it bigger, brighter, and faster. Boasting an increased peak brightness scaling up to an impressive 5,000 nits — nearly double that of last year’s model and even more depth, detail and contrast with over 10,000 local dimming zones, the 98UX brings extraordinary picture quality and realism to full display on a massive 98-inch screen. An increased native refresh rate of 144Hz accommodates not only movie enthusiasts looking for smooth motion but avid gamers as well. Additionally, 4.2.2 channel audio creates an equally immersive soundscape to match the 98UX’s impressive visuals.

Hisense will showcase Dolby Atmos FlexConnect capabilities on a 98UX TV during CES. Dolby Atmos FlexConnect unlocks a more extensive and immersive Dolby Atmos audio experience through the ability to seamlessly pair accessory wireless speakers with your TV’s sound system while unlocking the flexibility to place each speaker anywhere you choose. Once connected, the system intelligently optimizes your Dolby Atmos experience for any room layout and speaker setup – transforming any seat into the best seat in the house.

75UX measures a depth of less than 14 millimeters, making it Hisense’s thinnest Mini LED TV ever produced. Its form factor is an industry first and a bold statement that aligns perfectly with contemporary home trends. In addition to an ultra-thin profile, 5,000 dimming zones bring unmatched contrast, and an X-Core Sensing Chip gives the 75UX perceptive image rendering. What’s more, Ambient Light Sensing PRO delivers intelligent light control based on environmental cues, ensuring visual experience that reshapes details and adapts to its surroundings. Adding to the immersive experience is the 4.2.2 built-in audio, delivering all-encompassing audio for a sleek, yet powerful home entertainment setup.

Laser Displays

Automobile Laser Display, recipient of the CES 2024 Innovation Award, redefines in-vehicle experiences with advanced laser projection. Featuring a TriChroma™ triple-laser projection and offering 48% higher color performance than LEDs, it maintains an 80% smaller size compared to traditional optical solutions. Boasting 200% luminous efficiency, it stands out as the premier choice for automotive displays. The Laser Holographic AR-HUD seamlessly blends virtual and real-world elements, turning the windshield into a vast holographic screen for safer driving.

Leveraging advanced optical technology, side and rear windows transform into immersive screens. Additionally, the Laser Holographic Projection includes headlight projection and customizable displays, enhancing human-car interactions. Hisense’s system not only revolutionizes navigation and entertainment but also prioritizes safety and identity through innovative features and compact design.

8K Sonic Laser TV is the first laser TV equipped with 8K technology and a 3.4㎡

sound-emitting area. Sonic Laser TV creates an optimal platform for 8K ultra-high definition by precisely controlling 33 million pixels, achieving lifelike picture quality. Equipped with the world’s largest sound-emitting screen, providing a massive 3.4㎡ sound-emitting area and featuring a hundred thousand-level sound-emitting units, Sonic Laser TV is not just a screen but also an enormous sound stage. Whether it’s a racing car or an airplane passing overhead, sound is precisely located, creating a seamless integration of audio and visuals for a more immersive cinematic experience.

Dynamic Light Steering Technology, powered by Barco Bright™ technology, is another first for the industry, offering peak brightness of 2,000 nits and higher contrast that brings content to life with dazzling highlights, brighter midtones and deeper blacks. This is not achieved by using a larger light source but rather by modulating the illumination distribution in real time according to the video content. Light is effectively steered away from the shadows and focused into the highlights, reducing dark scenes by 50% and boosting bright scenes by 500%, achieving a remarkable 10x contrast improvement over traditional laser TVs. Dynamic Light Steering with Barco Bright™ offers an amazing HDR viewing experience at Home, with high brightness, high contrast, wide color gamut and superior picture quality.

Rollable Laser TV is the industry’s first Fresnel, invisible rollable TV. With a curved, high-gain screen that achieves a high ambient light rejection rate of 90% and 200% brightness boost, the Rollable Laser TV transforms home theater viewing. A smart control enables precise one-touch lifting or hiding of the screen, making home cinema a luxurious experience with a clear and bright picture that appears in-sync with the screen’s movement. The modular separation of the main unit and screen allows for flexible assembly and easy relocation, transforming the living room or bedroom into a cinema anytime, anywhere.

Compact Laser Engine and Ultra Slim Display Technology is the smallest 4K laser TV in the industry with a console 70% smaller than its first iteration. The main unit, with the footprint about the size of a 14-inch laptop, supports the brightness requirements of an 88-inch laser TV, while the new slim Fresnel ambient light rejection screen (ALR) offers an integrated design with a bezel width of less than one centimeter. With a screen-to-body ratio of up to 98% and a frame thickness of only 0.6 inches (1.57 cm), the Ultra Slim Display 88-inch screen weighs just 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg), seamlessly integrating into diverse home environments.

Ultra-Black Screen Technology from Hisense achieves the highest levels of contrast in the industry through a specially designed micro-nano light resistant film structure. Delivering an industry-leading 94% ambient light rejection rate and a 50% improvement in light utilization, this TV surpasses existing Fresnel screens with up to three times the contrast. As a result,

Ultra-Black Screen creates a realistic picture never before seen by the industry with astonishing depth and color.

C1Pro, a 4K TriChroma Laser Projector, boasts extraordinary brightness and cutting-edge features with a brightness of over 2,300 lumens and encompassing 110% of the BT.2020 color gamut. Further a 1700:1 contrast ratio enables the C1Pro to bring stunning visuals and rich details, while a 2K 120hz refresh rate enables smooth motion. Features like Zero Harmful Blue Light, and Seamless AutoMagic Picture Adjusting System put user experience at the forefront of C1Pro. With Smart Edge Blending technology, C1Pro can achieve a 21:9 ultra-wide picture through the use of two projectors – with the option to add more projectors for an even bigger picture and ultimate immersion. Complemented by JBL custom Hi-Fi sound, C1Pro brings an equally impressive audio package for a complete cinema experience on-the-go.

Additional TV Display Technologies

CanvasTV takes a modern approach to home design and functionality. This beautiful display strikes a unique balance of blending technology with art and personalization. Its customizable wood-finish bezels fit the current trend of personalized home spaces, and its unique zero-gap wall mount allows it to hang flush against the wall, effortlessly integrating into any living space – whether it’s a canvas for displaying curated art, a TV for watching your favorite content, or a frame that discreetly blends into the background.

3D Light Field Display features a wide-angle continuous viewpoint three dimensional experience, offering an immersive 60° field of view, thanks to light field display technology without cumbersome glasses. Its 8K panel allows for stunning 1.4K single viewpoint resolution. Additionally, the TV utilizes a high dynamic range light field display with thousand-level partition Mini LED, delivering stunning visuals for a truly captivating viewing experience.

34G6K-PRO Curved Screen Monitor features a 21:9 panoramic aspect ratio and an expansive 1000R curvature. The design makes 34G6K perfect for a variety of uses, while aligning with natural viewer habits to reduce visual distortion. It provides a broad gaming field of view, while its immersive curvature enhances the sense of surround. 34G6K is complemented by a high 165Hz refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience, ensuring precise and responsive actions.

Virtual Reality Displays

VR prototype sample, a cutting-edge, all-in-one VR developed by Hisense, leverages a pancake lens to enable six degrees of freedom for both head and hand tracking, along with features such as color perspective, eye tracking, and dynamic gesture recognition. With its tailored hardware and software design, controller tracking, and advanced gesture recognition technology, this versatile solution delivers immersive effects, making it ideal for a wide range of industries such as education, medicine, and training.

XR-M3, a breakthrough AR split eyewear solution developed by Hisense, employs the innovative BirdBath optical scheme. With 6DoF head tracking, this prototype has applications in cultural tourism and educational contexts, boasting a sophisticated hardware and software design that highlights industry-specific 3D model effects for an enhanced mixed reality experience.

NBA Partnership

In addition to display innovations, Hisense, the Official TV and Appliance Partner of the NBA, offers CES attendees the exclusive opportunity to meet former NBA All-Star and sports analyst, Richard Jefferson as well as former NBA champion and Finals MVP Paul Pierce. Jefferson and Pierce will be signing autographs at the Hisense booth, located in Central Hall – Booth 18217 of the Las Vegas Convention Center, on January 9.

To learn more about Hisense at CES 2024, visit www.Hisense-USA.com/CES-2024 and follow #HisenseCES2024 on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X.

Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator Pre-Order Trailer

2024/01/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The publisher NACON and Simteract studio are pleased to announce that the Barcelona-set simulation game Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator is now available to preorder. Originally scheduled for release in February, the game will eventually reach its destination on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on 7 March: it got held up by the traffic!

Check out the new trailer for Taxi Life: A City Driving Simulator and the content of the Supporter Edition, now available to preorder:

In addition, players who have preordered the standard version or Supporter Edition of the game will receive a unique vintage convertible model car as a bonus:

PLAION The 400 Mini Announcement Trailer

2024/01/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

PLAION, a global leading publisher and developer of video games, and Retro Games Ltd., one of the world’s leading producers of re-imagined home computers, are proud to announce today that The 400 Mini – a modern day mini recreation of the pioneering home computer that first appeared in 1979 – will be launching worldwide on March 28, 2024 and is now available to pre-order (MSRP $119.99).

Launching with some of the most iconic and important video games of the era pre-installed, The 400 Mini has been created using modern technology to authentically replicate the Atari 400 at 50 percent of the scale of the original home computer.

For those looking to relive the gameplay experiences of the 70s and 80s, included with The 400 Mini is the CXSTICK, an enhanced, updated recreation of the iconic CX40 Atari joystick for that added touch of nostalgia. This new controller comes with an additional seven seamlessly integrated function buttons and USB, making it compatible with a wide range of consoles.

“We have a rich history in creating re-imagined, iconic home computers, and we very much hope that The 400 Mini will become an important part of that legacy,” said Paul Andrews, Managing Director at Retro Games Ltd. “The original home computer was a gaming hero to many, and it’s important to us to re-create the machines that helped define the video games industry and are thus worthy of preservation. We believe that serious collectors and retro gaming fans will love what we’ve done, and should take the time to discover the odd easter egg or two as they embark upon a journey back into the 70s and 80s gaming era.”

“We’re excited to be working with Retro Games Ltd. to bring back an iconic machine that meant so much to so many,” said Stuart Chiplin, Head of Commercial Evaluations at PLAION. “Cherished memories from the past must be treated with respect, care and attention – The 400 Mini has been designed to retain the look and feel of the original home computer, while benefitting from robust design and manufacturing and an obsession with attention to detail.”

Key features include:

A half-sized version of the distinctively styled Atari 400, emulating the whole 8-bit Atari range from the 400 to the 800XL, and the Atari 5200 home console.
Also included is a recreation of the classic Atari CX40 joystick, with an additional seven seamlessly integrated function buttons.
The ability for players to side-load their own games via a USB stick, with support for cartridge, disk and cassette ROMs.
Rewind and save games.
HD TV output via HDMI, with 50/60Hz compatibility.
Five USB ports which allow for the addition of a modern keyboard, extra joysticks and more.
Look and feel of 1979: The 400 Mini has been lovingly crafted using modern technology, from the hard-to-match colors of the original machine to the authentic textures of the plastic casing and membrane keyboard, no compromise was made relative to the iconic 1970’s look and feel of the original Atari 400.

PLAION and Retro Games Ltd. have also announced that the CXSTICK can be purchased independently and will retail for $29.99. The 400 Mini will be available at Atari.com and Amazon.com for North American customers.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden – Love, Death & Sacrifice

2024/01/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD have unveiled a touching and intimate new gameplay trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Immerse yourself in a compelling and personal narrative within this gripping action RPG, taking on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead. Launching on February 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, pre-orders are open now on all platforms.

Life to the living, death to the dead

New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. But when tragedy strikes and Antea herself becomes a ghost, will you honor your Banisher oath…or sacrifice the living in a desperate bid to bring your beloved back?

Antea and Red, the two main protagonists, reveal the depth of their relationship through this brand-new trailer. Delve into an intimate tale of love, death, and sacrifice that binds two lovers together. Navigate the challenges of being haunted ghost hunters and make tough decisions to support your departed partner.

Exclusive editions to enhance your Banisher collection

Discover the Red Echoes Edition of Banishers, containing an old leather-bound journal illustrated with Red’s memories, as well as an ink writing set, the game on the platform of your choice, and the downloadable “Wanderer Set” content!

And don’t miss the Collector’s Edition of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, which includes:

The game on the platform of your choice with the downloadable “Wanderer Set” for Red
A separable statuette of Red and Antea
The official artbook of the game
A SteelBook®
Two Banishers signet rings

These versions are exclusive to the Focus Entertainment Store and limited in number.

Razer Unveils New Products at CES 2024

2024/01/10

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Tech News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, once again redefines the future of gaming with its latest showcase at CES 2024. This year marks the debut of the revolutionary Razer Sensa HD Haptics shown on the Project Esther concept, the new Razer Iskur V2 gaming chair, a new addition to the Razer Gamer Room line, and the unveiling of the next generation of Razer Blade laptops across three chassis sizes. These game-changing announcements come alongside sustainability initiatives and ergonomic breakthroughs, highlighting Razer’s ongoing commitment to pioneering the gaming industry.

RAZER’S CES 2024 NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Introducing Razer Sensa HD Haptics¹ debuting with Project Esther – Meet the World’s First HD Haptics Gaming Cushion. Razer Sensa blurs the lines between physical reality and the virtual world via the Project Esther concept display at CES 2024. A demonstration of Razer Sensa’s transformative capabilities, every in-game explosion and subtle heartbeat becomes palpable reality.
A New Generation of Razer Blades – Power, Portability, and World’s First Innovations.
The new Blade 14, Blade 16, and Blade 18 deliver unparalleled performance and innovative display technology. Highlights include:

o Razer Blade 14: Pre-order Now Li

Available for Pre-Order Today. At 0.71” thin and 4.05 light, The Razer Blade 14 melds power and portability for gamers on the go. With the all-new AMD Ryzen™ 9 8945HS processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce™ RTX 4070 Laptop Graphics with a QHD+ 240Hz display, Blade 14 offers unrivaled performance in its compact form, making it the most portable Razer Blade available. Blade 14 is now available for pre-order at Razer.com, RazerStores and Authorized Retailers.

o Razer Blade 16: High-Performance Meets High-Definition with the World’s First OLED 240Hz 16” Display

Equipped with an i9-14900HX processor and up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 graphics, the Blade 16 is a powerhouse, offering unparalleled performance in a sleek anodized aluminum unibody. Featuring the world’s first 240Hz OLED 16” Display in collaboration with Samsung, and boasting a record setting .2ms response time, the Razer Blade 16 supports GeForce RTX technologies to maximize the immersion of more than 500 games and apps.

o Razer Blade 18: A Glimpse into the Future

As a CES 2024 sneak peak, Razer offered a first look at the Razer Blade 18 featuring the world’s first 4K 165Hz 18” display and leading the charge with Thunderbolt™5, the latest from Intel’s high performance connectivity protocol. Coming later this year, Razer Blade 18 is set to redefine the large-format gaming laptop category, boasting ultimate connectivity.

Razer Iskur V2 Gaming Chair – The Pinnacle of Gaming Comfort with Unmatched Lumbar Support.
Featuring one of a kind 6D adjustable and adaptive lumbar support system, the Razer Iskur V2 Gaming Chair was meticulously designed to conform to the natural curvature of the spine. The system’s spring-loaded mechanism adapts to body weight and posture allowing for complete customization through its integrated lumbar curve adjustments. With high density foam, reactive seat tilt, EPU-grade synthetic leather and 4D armrests, the Razer Iskur V2 Gaming Chair is the ultimate gaming throne.
Razer Aether Monitor Light Bar – The Future is Bright
Razer elevates immersive gaming atmosphere with its latest addition to the Aether Game Room collection. With lighting, front and rear facing LEDs, the Razer Aether Monitor Light Bar stands out with its ultra-high Color Rendering Index (CR) of 95. Powered by Matter, the new universal standard of smart home connectivity, the Aether Monitor Light Bar is designed to work seamlessly in any connected setup.
Razer USB C Dock – One Connection. Infinite Possibilities.
The Razer USB C Dock for Windows and Mac desktops and laptops brings 11 ports (4 USB-A, 2 USB C, 1 Gigabit Ethernet, 1 HDMI, a 3.5 mm audio combo jack and UHS-I SD/MicroSD card slots) for comprehensive connectivity. The new Razer USB C Dock delivers HD display output, Immersive 7.1 sound and powerful charging capabilities in a robust, lightweight design.

Razer Delivers with New Sustainability Achievements and Goals – A Core Focus on the Environment.
- Sustainability remains a core focus in all of Razer’s operations and CES 2024 sees the company taking a key step towards a sustainable future with two key announcements:
  - Razer announced today that beginning in 2024 onwards, all new base Razer PC peripheral products will incorporate recycled materials.
  - Following an announcement at RazerCon 2023, Razer has announced that the Basilisk V3 Pro and Basilisk Ultimate are the world’s first consumer electronics products to be certified with an Environmental Product Declaration by UL Solutions.

Unveiling AI and New Updates for Razer Software– New Synapse and the Chroma App Now Available in Open-Beta. These latest software updates underscore Razer’s dedication to innovation, offering an overhauled streamlined experience for customization. Available today at Razer.com.
- Razer Axon’s Expanded Chroma Generate with AI: Part of Axon Create the expanded Chroma Generate AI allows users to apply matching Chroma RGB effects to any image within Axon’s wallpaper library, allowing users to create and synchronize the visual and lighting experience.
- The New Razer Synapse Now Available in Open Beta: The new Razer Synapse is now live and features up to 30% faster performance with a revamped multi-threaded architecture and streamlined interfaces.
- Standalone Razer Chroma App and Windows Dynamic Lighting: RGB without Synapse. A one-stop solution for all Chroma RGB customization needs, the brand-new app allows users to apply Quick Effects or utilize Chroma Generate to add lighting effects to personal images.

Razer Delivers Sustainability Gaming Pledge at CES

2024/01/10

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced another major milestone in Razer’s commitment towards a sustainable future, with the inclusion of recycled materials in new PC products launching throughout 2024 and beyond. Focusing on its core PC peripherals, this new initiative covers three key categories: mice, keyboards, and headsets. Initially, only the models produced in Razer’s signature black base colorway will feature recycled materials, with more product categories to be added over time.

Razer has been experimenting with the use of recycled materials in product manufacture, with two products already available. The Razer DeathAdder V2 X HyperSpeed gaming mouse contains 40% recycled materials, and the Razer Ornata V3 ergonomic clicky gaming keyboard has at least 20%. With these successful integrations of recycled materials, both products met the strict criteria to achieve the UL 2809 ECOLOGO label, an independently verified ecolabel certification from the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, UL Solutions.

Razer is now pushing the program out to encompass an even wider range of products, for all its core PC peripheral launches from the start of 2024 and onwards.

“Today’s gamers want innovation and performance but are acutely aware of the impact plastics have on the world,” said Kenneth Ng, Sustainability Lead at Razer. “By using recycled materials in our new products, and working to make our products more recyclable, we’re once again delivering on the promises we’ve made, and are actively working to improve gaming products’ circularity and reduce environmental impact.”

Aside from the inclusion of recycled materials in manufacturing, Razer is continuing to explore the recyclability of its products, to further minimize the ‘end of life’ environmental impact of each product. By focusing on both recycled materials and recyclability, Razer is reducing the amount of virgin materials required to make its products, incorporating circularity in product design and further minimizing the impact on the environment.

World’s First Consumer Products to have UL-certified EPD
At RazerCon 2023, Razer announced it had submitted two products for the Environmental Product Declaration certified by UL. Razer is delighted to announce that the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro and Razer Basilisk Ultimate are the world’s first consumer electronics product to be certified with an Environmental Product Declaration by UL Solutions. UL is a global leader in applied safety science, operating in more than 100 countries, with independent testing, inspection and certification services.

The Environmental Product Declaration enables consumers to make an informed choice about their purchases by displaying the carbon footprint, water, mineral, and fossil resource usage of each product, on the product packaging.

With the Basilisk V3 Pro and Basilisk Ultimate achieving EPD certification, Razer is following through on its commitment to submit to independent verification of its environmental impact measures. This allows gamers to make environmentally friendly choices, with full disclosure from the manufacturer on the resources used to manufacture a product. With this certification, Razer has succeeded in bringing gamers premium quality, high performance, innovative products while meeting the stringent standards of the Product Category Rules. Razer will build on this success with more products being submitted in the future.

Since launching its ten-year sustainability plan #GoGreenWithRazer in 2021, Razer has secured multiple milestones in its sustainability journey. This includes the adoption of the Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI) reporting framework, detailing its decarbonization strategy in line with Science Based Targets (SBT), achieving the goal to have all corporate offices 100% powered by renewable energy sources – three years ahead of the 2025 goal and becoming the world’s first consumer electronic brand to take a stand and protest deep sea mining of minerals. With Razer’s latest CES sustainability announcements, the brand will continue its journey to ensure that the world remains a safe place for all to game in.

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TP-Link Unveils Archer GE800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router and More at CES

2024/01/10

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

TP-Link, a leading global provider of consumer and business networking products, and the first-to-market Wi-Fi 7 brand, today announced its latest line of Wi-Fi 7 innovations at CES 2024. This exciting lineup features a robust collection of Deco Mesh Wi-Fi systems, next-gen Archer routers, and the industry’s most advanced gaming router.

Powerful Wi-Fi 7 Mesh for Ultimate Home Connectivity

Deco offers a seamlessly integrated and comprehensive mesh Wi-Fi solution, allowing users to effortlessly create a whole home mesh Wi-Fi system. Deco ensures a robust and reliable network with faster speeds, lower latency, and more device capacity than ever before. At CES 2024, TP-Link unveiled an impressive end-to-end range of Deco solutions that fit any scenario, including the BE75, BE65-5G, BE65-PoE, BE25-Outdoor and more. Deco’s latest products are designed with cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 technologies, featuring the new 6 GHz band that eliminates interference from legacy devices. The additional three 320 MHz channels enable more simultaneous transmissions at the highest possible speeds and 4K-QAM delivers 20% higher transmission rates than 1024-QAM. With Multi-link Operation (MLO) Modes, Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to use multi-link aggregation to achieve higher throughput and lower latency.

With a flexible range of connectivity options, users can choose from fiber optics, Ethernet, 5G/4G and DSL according to their preferred setup. Additionally, Deco Mesh offers various network deployment options based on the transmission medium including wired, Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Powerline Communication (PLC).

Our Most Advanced Collection of Archer Routers

Driven by an unwavering pursuit of network excellence, the Archer series redefines home networking by seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology with captivating aesthetics. Six groundbreaking Wi-Fi 7 routers were unveiled at CES, showcasing TP-Link’s commitment to innovation and performance. Among these highly anticipated offerings is the Archer BE900, a revolutionary quad-band router with Wi-Fi speeds up to 24 Gbps † and Archer
BE550, a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with Wi-Fi speeds of 9.2 Gbps † and five 2.5G ports.

Next-Level Gaming Performance: Archer GE800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router

Designed for gaming enthusiasts, the Archer GE800 sets the stage for a new era of gaming performance. With jaw-dropping tri-band speeds of 19 Gbps and two 10G ports, you'll experience lightning-fast connections to elevate your game to the next level. Outplay the competition with game-enhancing features like game application boost, dedicated gaming ports, and game server acceleration. All this power is housed within an eye-catching design,
complete with dynamic RGB lighting effects that resemble a futuristic launch pad.

The World’s First Wi-Fi 7 Network Adapters

As the world’s 1st Wi-Fi 7 tri-band network adapters, the Archer TBE550E and Archer TBE400UH equip any user's PC with the newest Wi-Fi 7 technology, enabling high speeds, low latency, and enhanced reliability even in crowded networks. Setting up the Archer TBE550E is a breeze with the included USB drive, requiring no network connection. Its touch switch and dynamic LED lights add both functionality and style.

TP-Link HomeShield: Smart Security for Smart Living

With HomeShield, managing internet has never been easier. Many potential risks can be controlled effectively, such as private info leakage, IoT device attacks and internet addiction. It is a home networking protection kit that covers all security scenarios at home or on the go with its network security, parental controls, QoS, and comprehensive reports available on all HomeShield-supported routers and Deco Mesh products. With TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 and the Deco/Router systems' iterative upgrades, TP-Link’s HomeShield security software has been upgraded. The original paid subscription of HomeShield Pro has been split into three main fee-based services (Security+, Advanced Parental Controls, and the Total Security Package). This allows consumers to choose freely and flexibly to meet their network security and parental control needs in different scenarios.

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The following are featured models, currently available and coming soon.
Model Name Price
Archer GE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Gaming Router (Q2 launch) $599.99
Deco BE95 (3pk) BE33000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $1,799.99
Deco BE95 (2pk) BE33000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $1,199.99
Deco BE85 (3pk) BE22000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $1,499.99
Deco BE85 (2pk) BE22000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $999.99
Deco BE16000 (3pk) BE16000 Quad-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $999.99
Deco BE63 (3pk) BE10000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $799.99
Deco BE63 (2pk) BE10000 Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi 7 System $549.99
Archer BE900 BE24000 Quad-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $699.99
Archer BE800 BE19000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $599.99
Archer BE550 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $299.99
Archer BE9300 BE9300 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 Router $249.99

The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie Announced

2024/01/10

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

The Mandalorian and Grogu are embarking on a new adventure—to movie theaters. Directed by Jon Favreau, and produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, this new chapter in the Mandalorian and Grogu’s journey will go into production in 2024.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created. The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting,” Favreau shared.

Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, added, “Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen.”

“The Mandalorian & Grogu” will lead Lucasfilm’s ongoing feature-development slate, which includes films helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold and Dave Filoni, who is also currently developing “Ahsoka” Season 2, among those in the works.

This news was first announced on www.starwars.com.