Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Launches Barracuda X Chroma Multi-Platform Headset

3 months ago

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today expands its Barracuda line of multi-platform gaming headsets, with the introduction of the Razer Barracuda X Chroma. This new headset, enriched with vibrant Razer Chroma RGB, caters to feedback from the gaming community asking for more visually immersive features in their gaming setup.

“The Barracuda X Chroma is a direct result of feedback from our gaming community,” said Barrie Ooi, Head of Razer’s PC Gaming Division. “Gamers wanted more from their Barracuda experience, and we delivered—adding the dynamic flair of Razer Chroma RGB to meet the performance and aesthetic needs of immersion-focused gamers.”

Immersive Lighting and Audio Experience

The Barracuda X Chroma introduces Razer Chroma™ RGB to the Barracuda line, offering gamers the perfect blend of excellent audio performance and captivating visual flair. With six zones of customizable Chroma RGB lighting via Razer Chroma Studio or the Razer Audio App, users can enjoy a rich selection of effects, enhancing their gaming setup with 16.8 million color options and integration with over 300 games.

Seamless Connectivity Enhanced by Razer Innovation

Equipped with Razer SmartSwitch Dual Wireless technology, the Barracuda X Chroma seamlessly transitions between Razer HyperSpeed for intense gaming sessions and Bluetooth for on-the-go connectivity. This ensures a flawless audio experience across devices without the need for any repeated pairing, making it the ideal headset for both home and mobile use.

Designed for Lightweight Comfort and Durability

The headset features ergonomic design choices, including swiveling ear cups wrapped in breathable memory foam cushions, providing lightweight, all-day comfort and durability. Whether gaming for hours or traveling, the Barracuda X Chroma remains comfortable and portable, meeting the diverse needs of immersive gamers.

Superior Audio Performance Across All Platforms

Razer’s TriForce 40mm drivers deliver exceptional sound clarity across all frequencies, ensuring deep immersion whether gaming or enjoying media. The detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic offers further improved crystal-clear communication, essential for both competitive gameplay and everyday calls.

Long-Lasting Battery for Extended Use

With up to 70 hours of battery life, the Barracuda X Chroma now offers a 40% increase in performance over its predecessor. A brief 15-minute charge provides approximately 6 hours of playtime. This stamina, combined with quick USB Type-C charging, keeps gamers connected and in the action even through the longest gaming marathons or extensive travel.

As the newest addition to the Barracuda line, the Razer Barracuda X Chroma stands as a testament to Razer’s commitment to community feedback, offering gamers a headset that not only sounds incredible but looks spectacular whether at home or on the go.

For more information on the Razer Barracuda X Chroma, please visit Razer.com.

Enhance Desktop Environments with Razer Axon Music Wallpaper

In conjunction with the launch of the Barracuda X Chroma, Razer is excited to announce a new software feature for Razer Axon that is designed to complement users auditory experience with visually stunning music-responsive wallpapers to enhance desktop environments. In collaboration with music partners including Lofi Girl, The Jazz Hop Café , Blu Chip Records, Monstercat, and Celestial Aeon Project, Razer Axon now integrates dynamic wallpapers with Spotify playlists to create an immersive visual and auditory environment ideal for gaming, working, or relaxing.

“Razer Axon Music Wallpaper offers a new dimension in desktop customization, providing an immersive experience that enhances both work and play,” stated Quyen Quach, VP, Software at Razer. “While it pairs beautifully with the audio capabilities of the new Razer Barracuda X Chroma, its benefits extend to any desktop environment, bringing vibrant visuals and curated sounds to all users.”

To celebrate this launch, each Axon Music Wallpaper partner will be joining forces with Razer to host a series of promotional giveaways featuring exclusive gifts and Razer products. These special promotions will run from now until the end of the year and will offer fans exciting opportunities to win unique items and enjoy the immersive capabilities of the new Razer Axon Music Wallpaper.

Razer Axon Music Wallpaper is now available in Razer Axon from today. For more information on this new Razer Axon feature, please visit Razer.com.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

Razer Barracuda X Chroma

$129.99 USD / €139.99 MSRP

Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers – Available Now, 24 October 2024

Razer Barracuda X Chroma White Edition

$129.99 USD / €139.99 MSRP

Available Late Q4 2024

PAX Unplugged 2024 Schedule Unveiled

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have revealed the first panel and event schedule for PAX Unplugged 2024, the East Coast’s most-attended tabletop gaming event, ahead of its return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

Kickstart PAX’s 20th-anniversary celebration on Friday, Dec. 6 with a keynote speech from Elizabeth Hargrave, Game Designer of the award-winning title Wingspan. The keynote is part of a stacked lineup with panels featuring fan-favorite internet personalities and game developers.

This year’s schedule features three full days of panels, with Critical Role’s Matthew Mercer and Ashley Johnson offering a first look at the upcoming TTRPG Daggerheart. Hear from the team publishing a lost tabletop game from a legendary sci-fi author in “Kurt Vonnegut’s GHQ: The Lost Board Game” on Friday at 4:30 pm in the Kelpie Theatre. Former NFL player Johnny Stanton and former professional fighter Tank Tolman will talk about how to join disparate enthusiast worlds in “Athletes in Tabletop: Walking the Jock/Nerd Binary” on Saturday at 10:30 am in the Kelpie Theatre, with more announcements anticipated before the show kicks off.

The fun continues on Friday and Saturday nights, with the latest live edition of Acquisitions Inc., the long-running Penny Arcade Dungeons & Dragons show full of surprises and ornate costumes from the players on stage. Saturday night will also feature the first concert in PAX Unplugged history, headlined by Jonathan “JoCo” Coulton (“Still Alive” from Portal, The Spongebob Musical, “Code Monkey”, and more), alongside long-running comedy music duo Paul and Storm performing live.

Illustrious tabletop game developers and publishers also take over the show floor including Games Workshop (Warhammer), Dice Throne (Marvel), Ravensburger (Disney Lorcana), CATAN Studio (CATAN), and R.Talsorian Games (Cyberpunk franchise). Check out a curated selection of up-and-coming titles as part of the PAX Rising Showcase.

Round out the weekend and experience Classic Cardboard, a collection of renowned board games attendees can play together. Witness high-stakes gaming tournaments including the Omegathon, a weekend-long tournament featuring multiple games. Newcomers to the tabletop gaming world can visit the Learn & Play area, led by a group of the industry’s biggest names.

“PAX Unplugged is the perfect end to a year of great shows, and there’s so much to do and see this year,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and the Child’s Play Charity. “I’m glad we have the rest of the press release, because it would be hard to fit it all here in the quote.”

Attendees can purchase three-day badges for $91 (almost sold out), and pick up single-day badges for $43 each. Families can pick up Sunday Kids Day badges for children aged 7-12, for $14 each.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE Launch Trailer

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The first major remake in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE is now available digitally worldwide on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®. The tactical, historical simulation game, published by KOEI TECMO America and developed by the famed Kou Shibusawa, is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit, complete with both the “All Officers Play” and “All Periods Scenarios” features, as well as a host of new content to produce the most complete Romance of the Three Kingdoms experience to date, delivering infinite drama inside a theater of war.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE boasts all-new graphical and game system upgrades to help reawaken the title as the newest addition to KOEI TECMO’s long revered franchise. Among the new additions, the number of officers has been increased from approximately 600 to 1,000! With the newly added officers and forces that were not in the original game, players can enjoy new events and relationships between the officers for an even more authentic experience. The “All Periods Scenarios” feature has also been updated to offer more than 55 scenarios, including fictional scenarios – most in series history! From the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the final age of the Three Kingdoms period, players can choose any officer and period they’d like to play, creating numerous combinations for an ideal playthrough.

On the battlefield, combat in Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake remains turn-based, just like the original title, but the system has been fundamentally restructured, the result of Kou Shibusawa’s 20 years of know-how since the launch of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8. While the remake retains the key features of RTK8 — simple rules that make it easy for beginners, a map that combines field and siege battles, and the use of terrain – the tempo and balance of the game have been greatly improved. With the addition of new features such as “Link Forged”, players will discover an easy-to-play yet highly tactical combat experience.

In addition, through the evolved “All Officers Play” feature, players have the option to take control of the powerful rulers and the officers who serve them or be a free officer and join a vagrant army. This enables players to explore the Three Kingdoms with a fresh and unique experience every time thanks to the incredible amount of new features and the variety of associations formed both on and off the battlefield.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE is available now in both standard and Digital Deluxe editions. The Digital Deluxe edition features the base game along with a special digital artbook, digital soundtrack, and the bonus scenario, “Liu Bei’s Three Tacticians”.

In celebration of the game’s launch, KOEI TECMO will be holding a Fictional Scenario Contest. Fans will be able to submit original scenario ideas for Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE, exploring “what if” stories and alternative events that didn’t happen in history. The game’s development team will judge and select from among the entries a total of three scenarios; one each from the regions of Japan, Asia, and North America/Europe. These scenarios will be released as a free update for Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE at a later date.

For more information on Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE and how to enter the Fictional Scenario Contest, be sure to visit the official site, Subscribe to the official KOEI TECMO America YouTube channel, Like us on Facebook, and Follow us on X, Instagram, and Discord.

The Thing: Remastered Gameplay Trailer

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

At publisher DreadXP’s annual Indie Horror Showcase, developer Nightdive Studios presented a brand-new gameplay trailer for its highly anticipated title, The Thing: Remastered. The new trailer presents an in-depth look at the bloodied and mangled happenings inside of Outpost #31 and the desperation the crew faces in their rescue-turned-escape mission from a gruesome, body-invading alien threat.

Coming soon to Windows PC and consoles, The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing.

Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects — for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences.

In the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events that transpired in the original The Thing film. Trapped by the elements and at risk of infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them… or himself.

CORSAIR Launches NAUTILUS RS and NAUTILUS RS ARGB Series of Liquid CPU Coolers

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) is excited to announce the launch of the CORSAIR NAUTILUS RS and NAUTILUS RS ARGB family of liquid CPU Coolers. These innovative coolers deliver high-performance CPU cooling with easy installation and outstanding compatibility with modern CPU sockets. The NAUTILUS RS family is available in black in both 240mm and 360mm sizes, while the NAUTILUS RS ARGB is available in both black and white in the same sizes, with added ARGB lighting to enhance your build.

GET COOLER WITH A NEW COLD PLATE

The NAUTILUS RS series features an efficient, low-noise pump and a slightly convex cold plate pre-applied with thermal paste in an optimized pattern, improving contact with the processor’s integrated heat spreader for superior thermal transfer. Available in 240mm or 360mm radiator sizes and equipped with RS120 fans, NAUTILUS RS coolers effectively maintain optimal temperatures for high-end CPUs.

RS FANS – WITH OR WITHOUT THE LIGHTS

NAUTILUS RS coolers are equipped with black CORSAIR RS120 fans that provide strong airflow with PWM-controlled speeds up to 2,100 RPM. The NAUTILUS RS ARGB versions feature ARGB connections, with eight RGB LEDs per fan. To make installation easier, these fans can be daisy-chained together to simplify wiring. Effortlessly connect each fan to the next, then use a single 4-pin PWM header on your motherboard for speed control and a single 4-pin ARGB header to control the lighting.

The RS120 fans are optimized for radiator use and are enhanced by CORSAIR AirGuide technology and magnetic dome bearings for directed airflow cooling performance and remarkably low noise levels.

DARK MODE ENABLED

RGB lighting isn’t everyone’s vibe. Sometimes you just want something that’s the strong, silent type, which is why the NAUTILUS RS’s black-on-black aesthetic may be the right match for a stealth build. Even the mounting hardware eschews bright chrome or nickel-plated metal for a dark and stealthy finish. Not into lights? No problem.

ARGB LIGHTING ENABLED

The NAUTILUS RS ARGB models feature eight RGB LEDs on the pump and on each fan, so you can create a captivating light show, easily controlled via motherboard ARGB software. Just plug in and start customizing with your motherboard’s ARGB software suite.

COMPATIBILITY AND MODELS

The NAUTILUS RS series of coolers includes mounting hardware for both Intel® socket LGA 1700 and LGA 1851, as well as AMD® AM4 and AM5-based systems, and comes with all the mounting hardware you need to attach the radiators to any case that supports a 240mm or 360mm radiator.

THERMAL INTERFACE MASTERY

For optimal cooling performance, each NAUTILUS RS cooler also features pre-applied XTM60 thermal interface material (TIM). XTM60 ensures efficient thermal transfer between your CPU and the copper cold plate.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The CORSAIR NAUTILUS RS and NAUTILUS RS ARGB are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The NAUTILUS RS Series of coolers is backed by a six-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of these products, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the NAUTILUS RS Coolers, click here:

https://corsair.com/nautilus-rs

To learn more about NAUTILUS RS ARGB Coolers, click here:

https://corsair.com/nautilus-rs-argb

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Launch Trailer

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, EA and BioWare revealed the official launch trailer for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, showcasing some of the demons, darkspawn, blighted dragons and perilous choices that lie ahead for Rook and their companions on their journey to defy the gods.

For good or ill, the fate of Thedas will be decided soon, as the single-player fantasy RPG experience releases worldwide on Thursday, October 31 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players who pre-order the game will receive Rook’s Blood Dragon armor cosmetic for all three classes: Warrior, Mage and Rogue.

The Mortuary Assistant and Somerville Getting Limited Physical Release

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 News

Prepare for a very exciting and spooky release! Super Rare Games are bringing you two amazing titles, coming to PlayStation®5 & Nintendo Switch™ in an exclusive physical format!

Featuring…

The Mortuary Assistant PS5 (2k) & Switch (4k)!
Somerville PS5 (2000 copies)
Release Date: 31st October, 6pm GMT (11am PDT/2pm EDT)

Uncover sinister secrets as Super Rare Games teams up with Darkstone Digital and DreadXP to bring you The Mortuary Assistant PS5 and Switch physically!

Having completed your degree in mortuary sciences, you have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary. Over the past several months you have logged many hours aiding the Mortician in daily tasks along with learning the ins and outs of the embalming process as well as how to properly handle and care for the deceased.

Late one night, you are called into work to handle some embalmings. Death doesn’t keep day time hours. But there is something different about these bodies because there is something different about you. The phone rings with the Mortician on the other end. The rumors are true, and you can not leave.

💀 2000 PS5 & 4000 Switch copies 💀

Two New DLCs for SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY Out Now

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

THQ Nordic is excited to announce the release of two new DLCs for SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! – Nichole’s Home Brew and Good Times with Weapons. Available now on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC. Watch both trailers now:

Nichole’s Home Brew
Nichole’s Infernal Pacts were just the beginning! The Board Girls have unleashed diabolical new Home Brew rules for Snow Day, featuring game-altering modes like The Floor is Lava, Air Superiority, and Super Pissed Off. These brutal challenges will push you to your limit. Your gear? Useless. Your strategies? Obsolete. Adapt fast or fail. Conquer all five new modes and unlock even crazier rule combinations to prove you’re the one and only New Kid. Are you ready?

Good Times with Weapons Weapon Variation Pack
Harness the power of speed and stealth and follow the path of the Ninja with the all-new Ninja Stars ranged weapon variation. Strike quickly with a decisive burst of projectiles and vanish back into the shadows, for the life of a Ninja is complex and full of peril. This DLC features an all-new weapon variation of the Wand: the Ninja Star ranged weapon. It also includes three brand-new upgrade cards and new cosmetics.

Hat: Ninja Hat
Facial Features: Ninja Mask
Tunic: Ninja Tunic
Hat: You’re a dog!
Facial Features: Ninja Star to the Eye
Emote: Ninja Star Emote

Stargate: Timekeepers Season One Part Two Out Now

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

The wait is finally over for Stargate: Timekeepers fans, as Season One Part Two has officially launched, adding seven new episodes that are full single player missions to the story-driven campaign. Players who already own Season One, Part One will receive this major update at no additional cost, with the new episodes automatically unlocked in their game.

For newcomers, Stargate: Timekeepers is available for $29.99, which includes access to both Part One and Part Two of Season One. To celebrate the launch, a 25% discount is being offered to newcomers from 5 p.m. GMT on 23rd October until 30th October.

Part Two introduces fresh content, including new locations and an exciting new character, Xugga, who will join the team and add new tactical options to the game. These new episodes promise to expand on the challenges players face, offering deeper exploration and more strategic opportunities in the Stargate SG-1 universe.

Alien: Romulus Photo Opp at LA Haunted Hayride

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

In celebration of Alien: Romulus now available on Digital, and coming to 4K, Blu-ray and VHS on December 3, 20th Century Studios is hosting a pop-up photo opp with a Xenomorph statue from the Alien franchise. Fans should use caution with flash photography…. something could be creeping up right behind them…

WHERE: Los Angeles Haunted Hayride
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027

More information on the Alien: Romulus home entertainment release can be found here

Tickets for Los Angeles Haunted Hayride are available here: https://losangeleshauntedhayride.com/