Com2uS, the acclaimed global developer and publisher of beloved mobile games like Summoners War and MLB 9 Innings, has signed a global publishing agreement with NetEase to bring Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice to regions around the world.
Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice is the free official mobile version of Frostpunk, a survival construction management simulation game that blends compelling choices, a gripping narrative, and the immersive setting of an ice age during the Second Industrial Revolution. A runaway success beloved by players around the world, Frostpunk has sold more than 3 million copies since its 2018 release.
“With this agreement, Com2uS has secured the global publishing rights to Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice and plans to launch it in global regions like Asia, North America, and Europe, except China,” said Jihoon Han, Head of Com2uS’ Game Business Division. “We will use our global expertise to make a successful hit befitting the reputation of the Frostpunk IP. We plan to strengthen our game business by further diversifying our game publishing portfolio in the future.”
Developed through a collaboration with original Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios and Chinese game developer NetEase, Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice unfolds in a world gripped by an ice age and a city centered around a colossal steam engine. As the ruler of this city, players must establish laws, manage a workforce, and build infrastructure to secure the people’s future.
Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice expands the gameplay of the original title with new features exclusive to this mobile version. Join guilds with other players and support each other by completing special guild missions, earning crucial buffs and rewards in the process. Try the new trade system to acquire valuable resources from other players, and rescue rare animals from the frozen wastes.
Yeehaw! Saddle up as PRISMATIKA and Galaxy Grove are thrilled to announce the launch of the Gold Rush update for Station to Station. This rootin’, (horn) tootin’ update takes players on an adventure to the all-new region, Nugget Creek, with new levels, industries and features.
This broad content update introduces players to five new levels across the new region Nugget Creek, inhabited by majestic bison and imposed with a new obstacle, impenetrable rocks. However, prospectors, don’t be alarmed, a new TNT card has been added allowing players to blast their way through with a satisfying BOOM!
Also presented in this update are four new industries and buildings, the Stable, Corn Farm, Outpost and Gold Mine, ready for players to fill their cargo trains with bullion and make tracks over yonder!
THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have released a new trailer for the upcoming WWI RTS Last Train Home. On the arduous journey back to their homeland, the newly formed Czechoslovak Republic, the Legionnaires find themselves thrust into diverse roles: engineers and cooks, stokers tending to the ever-fading flames, grenadiers launching into the fray, and riflemen holding the front line. Medics tirelessly attend to the wounded while scouts cautiously probe the dangers that lie ahead. This challenging apprenticeship unfolds amidst the grim theater of war and the solemn duties aboard the train. Each trial sharpens their skills, forging invaluable expertise. While it is imperative to care for every soldier, the loss of a seasoned medic resonates more intensely than that of a rookie rifleman.
Explore the latest trailer to catch a glimpse of the harrowing journey your Legionnaires are undertaking.
The new DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact camera that offers impressive image quality, video stabilization, and features. It is a significant upgrade over its predecessor, the Osmo Pocket 2, with a larger sensor, dual native ISO system, 4K/60fps video recording, and HorizonSteady mode.
The Pocket 3’s 1-inch sensor allows for better low-light performance and sharper images overall. The dual native ISO system further reduces noise in low-light conditions. The Pocket 3 can also shoot in 4K/60fps, which is ideal for capturing fast-paced action footage. I have never used such a portable camera with this kind of capability. The Pocket 3 is a literal game changer for content creators.
DJI’s Pocket 3 features DJI’s new ActiveTrack 6.0 stabilization system, keeping your footage smooth and stable even when moving. The new HorizonSteady mode keeps your footage level even when tilting the camera, making it ideal for shooting while walking, running, or on uneven surfaces. The camera can automatically track your face when set into selfie mode (where the camera rotates around to face the creator). This means you can walk and VLOG without worrying whether or not you are staying in frame. Better yet, you can now look directly at the camera instead of constantly checking the monitor just in case.
The Pocket 3 has a similar design to the Pocket 2, but it is slightly larger and heavier due to the new sensor and other internal components. It is still very portable and can easily be carried in your pocket. The Pocket 3 also features a new touchscreen display, which is larger and brighter than the display on the Pocket 2. The included hard case is very similar to the previous cameras and works well in keeping the camera protected from direct impact. The case even has small magnetic attachment points to store the Wide Angle and Black Mist Pro filter lenses while on the go. You can even keep the DJI Mic 2 transmitter on the case to keep everything altogether.
The Creator Combo
The Creator Combo includes a number of accessories that make the Pocket 3 even more versatile, including a magnetic wide-angle lens, a wireless microphone system (the DJI Mic 2), a battery handle, and a tripod. The wide-angle lens gives you a wider field of view, which is great for shooting landscapes or group photos. The wireless microphone system allows you to record high-quality audio without worrying about wires. The battery handle provides extended battery life and also makes it easier to hold the camera steady. The tripod is great for shooting static shots or for time-lapses.
Speaking of the DJI Mic 2 – you get one transmitter with the Pocket 3 that automatically connects to the camera proper – no receiver unit needed. It’s a nearly effortless way of getting high quality wireless audio into your content. Even cooler is that the DJI Mic 2 transmitter unit stores a copy of your audio on the transmitter itself. This way, if you lose connection to the Pocket 3 for some reason, you will still be able to get your audio file.
Overall, the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is an excellent compact camera with impressive image quality, video stabilization, and features. The Creator Combo is especially worth considering if you need additional accessories. This camera is a literal game changer for content creators and professionals. I can’t say enough good things about it! The DJI Pocket 3 itself retails for $519 while the Creator Combo sells for $669 on DJI’s official website.
Düsseldorf-based video game developer and publisher astragon Entertainment and Vienna-based developer studio Mi’pu’mi Games today announced the release of Howl, a tactical, narrative tale in which players must rid the world of a plague, the eponymous “Howl”. Howl was part of Nintendo’s Indie World presentation today and the live release was celebrated with an exciting featurette.
The release trailer for Howl can be viewed here: v
Howl is now available for Nintendo Switch™ and PC via Steam for $14.99/£12.99/14,99 EUR (SRP). On PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Epic Games Store Howl will be released on January 23, 2024.
CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the launch of the MP700 PRO, its fastest PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD to date. Available in capacities up to 4TB, with three different cooling options, the MP700 PRO sets a new standard for next-generation storage, with sequential read and write performance reaching a phenomenal 12,400MB/sec and 11,800MB/sec respectively*—that’s up to 75% faster than PCIe 4.0 SSDs.
On top of the impressive sequential throughput, the random read and write performance of up to 1.5 million read and 1.6 million write input/output operations per second (IOPS) put the MP700 PRO way ahead of the best PCIe Gen 4 drives. The MP700 PRO is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 motherboards**, making this an upgrade that will last you for years to come. Native support for Microsoft® DirectStorage ensures that you’ll get the most from the latest games, while copying files in Windows and loading applications has never felt so fast.
Utilizing the industry-standard M.2 2280 form-factor, the MP700 PRO installs easily into desktop motherboards for great all-around compatibility. To achieve its optimal performance, the MP700 PRO requires additional cooling, most commonly using the integrated M.2 cooling provided by the user’s motherboard. For those that require a more advanced cooling, the MP700 PRO is available with a stylish fully-assembled Air Cooler, which ensures that the drive is kept cool during operation and performs optimally.
Alternatively, the MP700 PRO Hydro X Series version ships with a pre-assembled water block that fits easily into your custom cooling loop, delivering top-of-the-line cooling and performance while virtually eliminating throughput throttling. This water block is compatible with industry standard 1/4″ fittings and is built to the exacting standards that you’d expect from CORSAIR custom cooling hardware.
Like all CORSAIR SSDs, the MP700 PRO is supported by free CORSAIR SSD Toolbox software, enabling convenient features such as secure erase and firmware updates directly from your desktop. With a five-year warranty for extended peace of mind that your storage will remain fast and reliable, the MP700 takes full advantage of PCIe Gen5 technology to set a new standard for M.2 performance.
*Performance and endurance vary by capacity.
**Lower performance on PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 setups.
Availability, Warranty, and Pricing
The 1TB and 2TB CORSAIR MP700 PRO PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSDs are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.The 4TB MP700 PRO will be on shelves later this winter.
The MP700 PRO is backed by a five-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For up-to-date pricing of the MP700 PRO, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
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Today, CCP Games launched EVE Online: Havoc, the latest expansion for spacefaring MMO EVE Online. Havoc adds new content and improvements that help players turn the tides of war or fan the flames of chaos on the frontlines. For the first time in the game’s 20-year history, players can now enlist with the game’s notorious pirate factions, subverting the balance of power in New Eden.
The ruthless Angel Cartel and Guristas pirate factions have settled in the recently discovered Zarzakh system, an area of space controlled by The Deathless, a mysterious harbinger of chaos, who has made his base in a Jovian megastructure called “The Fulcrum.” Seeking to disrupt the eternal power struggle between New Eden’s empires, both factions are actively recruiting pilots who possess a merciless, unending hunger for riches and glory. Players will need to make a choice: where do their allegiances lie? Will they defend their empire and suppress the pirate rebellion, or wreak havoc and fight for personal gain in the war zone?
“With Havoc, this is what we know for certain: capsuleers have some tough decisions to make, and even more dynamic and complex war zones will erupt into the cosmos of New Eden,” said Bergur Finnbogason, EVE Online’s Creative Director. “Adding official space piracy fulfils a long-held player ambition and brings EVE Online ever closer to our vision of the ultimate sci-fi experience. It expands the captivating life paths we can offer to new pilots as well as allowing veteran EVE players to come back to the fight and protect the empires they once loved… or help bring down those they hated.”
“EVE players are always looking for more and better ways to disrupt their enemies’ best-laid plans,” adds Snorri Árnason, Game Director. “Havoc offers capsuleers more tools and opportunities to gain an edge in the war zone, to press an advantage or influence the eternal tug of war in those empire battlegrounds. This will fuel the evolution and future of conflict in EVE, and we can’t wait to see how capsuleers will continue to shape the war zone and their shared universe.”
With Havoc, pilots can unleash their own chaos on the frontlines with the new corruption and suppression system, giving players two unique paths to explore and exploit, each with their own benefits and rewards. By enlisting with pirate factions and corrupting star systems in insurgency zones, players will unlock access to special faction-aligned storefronts, further cementing their newfound identity. Alternatively, those who seek to protect the empires will be able to engage in anti-pirate activity, quashing the flow of corruption and suppressing pirate efforts by retaking pirate-held sectors.
Corporation leaders now have more ways to achieve dominance in the theatre of war with substantially improved tools to manage their organizations and new ways to reward members for their efforts. Corporation Projects have been enhanced with new functionality and have been bolstered by a new corporation project manager role, as well as seven new project types covering a wider range of in-game activity, including long-awaited recognition for pilots who fly support ships in fleets and corps. Furthermore, the AIR Opportunities portal aimed at surfacing interesting content for new players will be accessible earlier for rookies, who can even engage with these activities before they’ve completed the tutorial experience.
“In addition to being an ideal opportunity to rejoin the fray as an experienced capsuleer, there’s never been a better time for new players to jump in and contribute to a cause greater than their own from day one,” says Emily Akland, EVE Online’s Senior Brand Manager. “Fresh pilots can immediately find their purpose and better access what appeals to them as they take their first steps.”
All this comes as new threats emerge to menace New Eden, the long-awaited Angel titan – a pirate behemoth – will enter the fray, joining the new pirate battlecruisers and destroyers for capsuleers to fly. Of course, players must first earn the trust of the Angels or Guristas to unlock the ships’ blueprints and begin their construction. Havoc also brings with it EVE Vanguard, a dynamic and evolving FPS experience in early development, which will be connected to EVE Online from day one. When it first comes online in December, players will have a chance to impact New Eden, and further fuel its war machine, directly through frontline corruption. To be among the first to join the ranks of Vanguard, sign up here: https://vanguard.eveonline.com.
The Pirate Insurgencies are underway, and now is the time for capsuleers to choose whether they will align with outlaws, spread corruption and wreak havoc wherever they go, or join an empire militia, suppress criminal activity and establish their reputation as an honorable upholder of the law. With the launch of Havoc, players will be able to impact the EVE Universe in space or from the ground. For more information about Havoc, see this blog post.
Visit EVE News for the latest updates. Assets for EVE Online: Havoc can be found in the press kit. Download EVE Online for free by visiting www.eveonline.com.
Warner Bros. Games today announced Hogwarts Legacy, the critically acclaimed, #1 selling new release of 2023*, is officially available on all platforms, including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store and, as of today, Nintendo Switch.
Hogwarts Legacy invites players to embark on an epic journey as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, gifted with a rare ability to tap into ancient, powerful magic. Guided by the Wizard’s Field Guide and unique instruction from professors and other characters, fans will uncover a compelling storyline filled with thrilling challenges and mysteries. Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy introduces an original story that puts players at the center of their own wizarding world adventure.
Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800’s wizarding world. Beginning as a fifth year, players will embark on a journey through new and familiar locations, explore and discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and customize their character to become the witch or wizard they want to be.
Hogwarts Legacy released on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 10, 2023, and on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023. The game is available on Nintendo Switch starting today.
Dune: Spice Wars, the unique combination of 4X and real-time strategy set on Arrakis, is set to arrive on Xbox on November 28. Following the game’s recent PC launch out of Early Access, developer Shiro games and publisher Funcom are thrilled to introduce the epic struggle for spice to players on Xbox X|S.
During its one year of Early Access, Dune: Spice Wars expanded massively through six major updates, adding multiple new playable factions, a slew of new features, balancing, quality of life, and a myriad of requests from the passionate community.
Dune: Spice Wars combines the moment-to-moment excitement of real-time strategy with the long-term planning of 4X games, bringing together the best of two worlds. On Arrakis, the theater of war extends beyond the battlefield. Players can also dominate the flow of spice by mastering Landsraad politics, the economy, and spycraft.
Select one of six iconic factions from the Dune universe, such as the Atreides, Harkonnen, or Fremen, leveraging their unique strengths. Play solo or with friends, be they allies or rivals, and discover who the unforgiving deserts of Arrakis claim first.
Dune: Spice Wars comes to Xbox X|S on November 28.
Fantom Drives™, a leader in consumer, prosumer, and SMB data storage innovation, is excited to announce the launch of VENOMX™, the newest addition to their high-performance NVMe solid state drive portfolio. This launch marks a significant leap in the realm of high throughput gaming, virtual reality, and advanced video production.
VENOMX SSDs deliver next-generation performance for compact devices, including the latest PCIe 4.0 Handheld Gaming Consoles. The drives are available in two configurations, the VENOMX 1TB (Model: VMX2230-1TB) and the VENOMX 2TB (Model: VMX2230-2TB). Both utilize cutting-edge 3D NAND technology, setting a new benchmark for gamers and professionals seeking top-tier storage performance.
Key VENOMX SSD Highlights Include:
Exceptional Performance: VENOMX drives boast hyper-performance with read/write speeds up to 5100/2600MB/s—45X faster than standard hard drives, 13X faster than SATA SSDs, and twice as fast as previous generation M.2 NVMe drives.
Easy Installation: These drives are user-friendly with easy installation into any Gen 4 PCIe M.2 slot and backward compatibility with PCIe Gen3, Gen2, and Gen1.
Enhanced Gaming Experience: VENOMX elevates handheld gaming performance, allowing gamers to expand their gaming library without sacrificing speed or reliability.
Future-Proof Technology: Incorporating the latest 3D NAND technology, VENOMX is equipped with dynamic caching, TRIM support, SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology), APST, and LDPC ECC Algorithm.
Reliability and Security: VENOMX ensures reliability with up to 1500TBW endurance and 1.5 Million Hours of MTBF, backed by a 5-year warranty.* It also features End-to-End Data Path Protection and AES 256-bit encryption for military-grade security.
“Advanced gaming, virtual reality, digital video production, and other data-intensive activities require high-throughput storage and the VENOMX line delivers,” stated Hamid Khorsandi, CEO of Fantom Drives. “Customers now have fast access to these drives, which have set a new standard in performance – making them not just an upgrade, but a leap forward in high-performance storage.”
Those interested in purchasing VENOMX drives can call 800-800-DISK or find the product at: https://www.fantomdrives.com/venomx. Additionally, the drives are available at major online retailers, including Amazon.com, Newegg.com, or BHPhotoVideo.com.
