Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Introduces Razer Cobra Gaming Mouse Line

2023/06/29

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today elevates the gaming mouse domain with the introduction of the innovative Razer Cobra line. In a seamless blend of form and function, this new mouse line incorporates the prime features of Razer’s immersive mice range into a symmetrical form factor. Built with customizability, connectivity and cutting-edge technology at the forefront, the Razer Cobra Pro invites gamers to a kaleidoscopic gaming experience brimming with freedom and immersion.

“There was a clear gap in the market for a mouse that offered a well-balanced, immersive gaming experience. Driven by that realization, we created the all-new Cobra line,” said Barrie Ooi, Head of Razer’s PC Gaming Division. “The Cobra Pro stands unrivaled as the most immersive, feature-rich wireless and symmetrical mouse available today, and we can’t wait for our community to try it out for themselves.”

Unleashing Unrivaled Control and Customization

From essential commands to complex macros, the Cobra Pro empowers gamers with a new level of control. The mouse is integrated with 10 customizable controls, 5 onboard memory profiles and 11 individually addressable Chroma RGB zones, the most zones in its class, all built into a sleek symmetrical design.

Thoughtfully designed with seven buttons on top, two on the side and one on the bottom, the Cobra Pro redefines accessibility, offering endless possibilities for quick-to-reach commands. Beyond these, the magic unfolds with Razer’s Hypershift feature, temporarily enabling a secondary set of functions on top of existing button assignments for a whole new degree of gameplay. The five onboard memory profiles, effortlessly configured via Razer Synapse, can be cycled through at the bottom of the mouse, enabling seamless profile switching tailored to different gaming scenarios.

“Being able to switch between my mice preferences so it’s seamlessly optimized across different titles has been a game changer for me,” said Mizkif, OTK Co-Founder and Twitch Streamer. “I also just can’t get over how good the RGB looks in my gaming setup – it adds so much color and fun to my desk.”

An Illuminating Experience

The Cobra line is a brilliant addition to Razer’s expansive suite of Chroma RGB enabled peripherals. The world’s largest lighting ecosystem for gaming and lifestyle devices, Chroma RGB features 16.8 million colors, a multitude of lighting effects, and seamless integration with over 250+ games. The newly added Smart Dimming feature in the Cobra line enables gamers to automatically conserve battery during play and reverts to full Chroma display during active use.

Technological Excellence

Harnessing the pinnacle of gaming technologies, the Cobra Pro is a testament to Razer’s relentless innovation. Drawing from the superior capabilities of the award-winning Razer Basilisk V3 Pro, such as Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3 and HyperSpeed. And for gamers thirsting for more, the Cobra Pro is upgrade-ready for true 4000 Hz polling rates with Razer Mouse Dock Pro (sold separately) or the Razer HyperPolling Wireless Dongle, taking pro-gaming performance to stratospheric levels.

Superior Connectivity

Despite being fully feature-packed, the Cobra Pro weighs just 77g, giving gamers the best of both worlds for the ultimate immersive experience. With up to 100 hours of gameplay on HyperSpeed Wireless (and a staggering 170 hours on Bluetooth) gamers can now battle, build, or strategize anywhere, anytime.

The USB Type C Speedflex Cable allows for quick, seamless charging, keeping the Cobra Pro ready for action. In addition, the Razer Mouse Dock Pro (sold separately), or the Razer Wireless Charging Puck (sold separately) can be utilized to unlock wireless charging capabilities, to enable ultimate convenience.

Introducing the Razer Cobra

For casual gamers who prefer a wired connection, the Razer Cobra stands out as a preferred alternative– lightweight and armed with ultra-durable switches, eight customizable controls, and decked out with a striking gradient Chroma underglow. This mouse exemplifies big-game performance in a sleek, wired form factor.

Integrating exceptional precision, unrivaled customization, and radiant aesthetics, the Razer Cobra line is the new zenith of gaming mice, propelling gamers into a future where their play style and personal flair merge seamlessly.

For more information on the Razer Cobra line, please visit Razer.com.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

Razer Cobra Pro

$129.99 USD / €149.99 MSRP
Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers – June 29, 2023
For more information on the Razer Cobra Pro, please visit Razer.com.

Razer Cobra

$39.99 USD / €49.99 MSRP
Razer.com, RazerStores & Authorized Resellers – June 29, 2023
For more information on the Razer Cobra, please visit Razer.com.

BlizzCon 2023 tickets on-sale July 8 and July 22

2023/06/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

After four years away, BlizzCon® 2023–Blizzard Entertainment’s two-day global gaming convention–returns to Anaheim, California on November 3-4 , with the first wave of tickets available for purchase July 8. This year, BlizzCon will be a one-of-a-kind immersive experience, bringing attendees into the universes of Warcraft^®, Diablo^®, and Overwatch^® with massive installations, art, and spaces where friends can connect and learn what’s next for our games. For those who wish to watch BlizzCon 2023 online, all on-stage content will also be available via live-streaming at no cost.

The first wave of tickets for BlizzCon will be available Saturday, July 8, at 10 a.m PDT via AXS at AXS.com, with the second wave of tickets available Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m. PDT.

“We are so excited to be welcoming everyone back to Anaheim for BlizzCon 2023,” said April McKee, executive producer of BlizzCon. “This year, we are doubling down on the community experience for both in-person and virtual attendees, with beautiful, immersive activations throughout the Anaheim Convention Center, as well as providing all BlizzCon on-stage content for free via livestream for our global community. We have so many exciting things planned and we can’t wait to see everyone there!”

“Gaming is about making connections with others, creating memories, and above all else, having fun–BlizzCon is our celebration of that,” said Mike Ybarra, President of Blizzard Entertainment. “Our players are at the heart of what makes BlizzCon great, and whether our players are attending in person or joining us virtually, we’re looking forward to showing them what’s next for Blizzard.”

General Admission tickets can be purchased for $299 USD, which includes:

a live event ticket
in-game goodies
the official BlizzCon Backpack
early access to the BlizzCon Store

The Portal Pass is also available for $799 USD, which includes all the General Admission perks, and:

separate registration line
separate security line
exclusive Portal Pass Lounge access
private concessions, private viewing lounge, gameplay experiences, concierge support, and more
early entrance to Anaheim Convention Center (Lounge only – Friday and Saturday)

Please check out the blog at BlizzCon.com for further information about contests, charity auctions, and more.

Baldur’s Gate 3 to Release One Month Sooner on PC!

2023/06/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

In a Community Update posted today, Larian Studios revealed that Baldur’s Gate 3 will release on August 3 on PC – almost a month early – and September 6 on PlayStation 5, just a week later than its previously announced release date of August 31.

“We’ve always been a studio that aims to release on as many platforms as possible, in order of readiness. We’ve also aimed for the highest possible quality on every platform we’ve released on. We’re at a point where we’re reaching 60 FPS on PlayStation 5, which is remarkable considering the breadth and depth Baldur’s Gate 3 aims for. It features over 170 hours of cinematics, more than twice the length of the entirety of Game of Thrones, and more than three times the dialogue of all three Lord of the Rings novels combined. It is a massive, expansive game that truly brings D&D to life, with multiplayer and split-screen co-op, and at a scale that’s roughly four times that of our previous game, Divinity: Original Sin 2,” said Director of Publishing Michael Douse.

“Reaching a technical bar that matches our design ambitions felt like the right move, while holding back the PC version when we knew we’d be ready felt like the wrong move in such a busy launch period,” added Douse.

In a feature-filled Community Update, Larian reveals many long-awaited details about the content of Baldur’s Gate 3 – from which D&D races and classes will appear in the game, to new playable characters and companions, to a wide array of new character customization options – as well as some staggering statistics about the RPG’s scope.

Larian has pulled these stats to put the scale of Baldur’s Gate 3 into perspective:

Containing more dialogue than three times all three Lord of the Rings books combined, the script for Baldur’s Gate 3 contains over 2 million words
With over 170 hours of cinematics, twice the length of every season of Game of Thrones combined
Seven playable protagonists, each with their own rich stories, personalities, desires, and objectives, as well as a best-in-class character creation system for custom characters
Play as one of 11 playable races and 31 subraces, with multiple body types
12 classes and 46 subclasses, compared to Divinity: Original Sin 2’s 10 “schools of spells”
Over 600 spells and actions (excluding upcasts), compared to Divinity: Original Sin 2’s 225 player spells and actions

“We set out to make a game that would reward player creativity and truly bring D&D to life in a cinematic way that explores the breadth and depth RPGs can offer. Baldur’s Gate 3 has become an astronomical game that never fails to surprise, and I’m super proud of the team. We couldn’t have done this without our early access community, but it’s crazy to think that all this time they experienced less than a quarter of what BG3 has to offer. I cannot wait to hear the stories our players will tell when the full game releases. It’s time to gather your party!” said CEO and Creative Director Swen Vincke.

Larian will finally explore the full scope of their sprawling RPG on July 7 during the Panel From Hell: Release Showcase live show.

For more information, please refer to the Community Update.

MGM+’s FROM Gets A Season 3 Renewal

2023/06/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

MGM+, a premium linear channel and streaming service, announced today that the contemporary sci-fi horror series FROM has been renewed for a 10-episode third season. Created and executive produced by John Griffin (Crater) and executive produced by showrunner Jeff Pinkner (Lost, Alias, Fringe), and director Jack Bender (Lost, Game of Thrones), the series unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. In the wake of Season Two’s epic cliffhanger, escape will become a tantalizing and very real possibility as the true nature of the town comes into focus, and the townspeople go on offense against the myriad horrors surrounding them. The series is set to return in 2024.

FROM is the second-most viewed series in the history of the premium network, behind the Emmy winning Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker and co-created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein (Narcos).

The series stars Harold Perrineau (Lost) and an ensemble cast which includes Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace, The Affair), Eion Bailey (Band of Brothers, Once Upon a Time), Hannah Cheramy (Under Wraps, Van Helsing), Simon Webster (Strays), Ricky He (The Good Doctor), Chloe Van Landschoot (Charity, Skin), Corteon Moore (Utopia Falls), Pegah Ghafoori (The Perfect Wedding), David Alpay (Castle Rock), Elizabeth Saunders (Clarice), Elizabeth Moy, Avery Konrad (Honor Society), and Scott McCord (East of Middle West). Joining the ensemble in Season Two were Nathan D. Simmons (Diggstown, This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Kaelen Ohm (Hit & Run, Eumenides Falls), Angela Moore (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Maid), A.J. Simmons (Reacher), and Deborah Grover (My Next Door Nightmare, Jann).

“The first two seasons of FROM captivated critics and terrified and engaged fans, who have formed a thriving online community that is trying to put the pieces together week by week as the secrets of the nightmarish town—and possibly beyond—are slowly revealed,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+. “We can’t wait for fans to see the surprises ahead in Season Three, which promises more scares and mysteries, but also more answers.”

“We’re so grateful for the support of our fans and FROMily this season. We have a lot more story to tell … and shocking, weird roads to take you on, with plenty of answers along the way,” said Jack Bender, executive producer and director.

FROM is a co-production between MGM+ Studios and Amazon’s Pan-English scripted TV. Alongside Jeff Pinkner, John Griffin, and Jack Bender, serving as executive producers are Josh Appelbaum, André Nemec, and Scott Rosenberg from Midnight Radio, Anthony and Joe Russo and Mike Larocca from AGBO, and Lindsay Dunn. Midnight Radio’s Adrienne Erickson serves as co-executive producer. The series is distributed internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Burnhouse Lane Console Launch Trailer

2023/06/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Cry, smile, and question life in the terrifying horror adventure game from the makers of The Cat Lady – Burnhouse Lane OUT NOW on Xbox Series S | X, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch! Watch the launch trailer!

The terrifying story of Angie Weather finally makes its way to ALL consoles thanks to Feardemic. Harvester Games’ (The Cat Lady) psychedelic horror adventure filled with action, puzzles, and tons of style has already conquered the hearts of its PC audience but had an appetite for more. Burnhouse Lane is available NOW on Xbox Series S | X, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Nintendo Switch! Not convinced yet? Watch the Launch Trailer!

Hunt: Showdown’s “Tide of Shadows” Live Event Begins Today

2023/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Crytek is thrilled to announce Hunt: Showdown’s “Tide of Shadows” Live Event launches today on PC! New challenges, gameplay, weapons, story, and a new boss await Hunters for the duration of the event, which runs until Aug. 23, 2023.

The “Tide of Shadows” Live Event introduces a new Boss category – the Wild Target. Rotjaw is a game-changing monster that brings a deadly new threat to the Bayou. Unlike other Boss enemies in the game, Rotjaw will not be found inside a compound. Instead, she lurks in the waters of the Bayou, lying in wait to attack any who encroach on her territory.

Rotjaw is designed for a new gameplay experience, forcing Hunters to improvise while defending in the wide open spaces of her watery home. Players must make decisions on the fly about how to approach and dispatch this deadly new threat. If successful, they will be rewarded with a valuable Bounty Token.

The “Tide of Shadows” Live Event also arrives with new Pacts for players to pledge their Hunters to – the Primal Pact, Smuggler Pact, and Grounded Pact. Each pact has in-depth lore about their origins and aims to be discovered, as well as new Legendary Weapons and Equipment associated with the three factions available to unlock.

“We designed Rotjaw as a new objective for Hunters, adapting several mechanics and gameplay flows from our established Boss Targets,” said David Fifield, General Manager for Hunt: Showdown. “Her design gives players a whole new range of risk versus reward choices when launching into a Bounty Hunt. Should you go after her right away or ignore her until you’ve banished the other Target and gained Dark Sight? What trait, weapons and gear will set you up best to track and defeat her? Once she is banished how best can you secure the Bounty Token and extract from the map with it? We are incredibly excited to unleash Rotjaw and eager for her to leave her mark on the Hunt world.”

To unlock rewards during the Live Event, players must earn Event Points, awarded for completing a range of in-game challenges and by interacting with or destroying new Ship Altars scattered around the Bayou. To help rack up Event Points, Hunters can take advantage of new single-use “Burn Traits,” which are only available for the duration of the event, offering players new ways to play. Event Points can be exchanged for a wide range of rewards throughout the Live Event. “Tide of Shadows” also brings a new Battle Pass with both free and premium pathways.

“Tide of Shadows” and Rotjaw are available now on PC and will arrive on consoles at a later date.

Hunt: Showdown is out now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Players can find out more about the game by visiting www.huntshowdown.com.

Jagged Alliance 3 Meet the Mercenaries Trailer

2023/06/28

Jerry Paxton

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

In Jagged Alliance 3, you take command of an eclectic group of fighters, brought together as a rag-tag force to liberate Grand Chien. Motivated primarily by their desire to earn money (after all, they are mercenaries), it’s crucial to pay them promptly, or they’ll simply quit. Naturally, the more experienced and skilled a mercenary is, the higher their asking price.

Your task is to assemble the perfect team(s) for your mission. Each mercenary possesses their own unique personality, strengths, weaknesses, and powerful special abilities. By carefully considering these factors, you’ll gain an advantage both on the battlefield and in the strategic aspects of your campaign. Some mercenaries excel as leaders, training militia soldiers with exceptional efficiency, while others are skilled medics or mechanics, completing crucial tasks swiftly and effectively.

Lastly, it’s important to note that mercenaries interact with each other. Personal preferences and animosities can influence their performance. Therefore, it’s wise to be cautious when assigning them together, as it may lead to unfavorable outcomes. In the new trailer, you’ll catch a glimpse of intriguing fighters and their exceptional skills in action.

Jagged Alliance 3 is currently in development for PC and is set to release on July 14th, 2023 at an SRP of $ 44.99 / € 44.99 / 39.99 £. You will receive a 20% pre-order discount if you order before July 14th, 15:00 CEST / 2 PM BST / 9 AM EDT / 6 AM PDT.
Pre-Order here:
Steam: https://thqn.net/ja3-steam
Gog.com: https://thqn.net/ja3-gog

Streaming weekly now!
The release date is getting closer, so time to share more information about the game! Tune in to our weekly Twitch streams, Thursdays at 11 AM EST / 17:00 CEST on THQ Nordic’s Twitch Channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic

In case you missed a stream, you can always read all developer diaries here: https://thqn.net/ja3-dd02
… or re-watch the live stream recordings here: https://thqn.net/3nRdvHo

If you want to learn more about the game, make sure to follow on social media or discuss with other fans in the forums or on Discord:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaggedalliancegame/
Forums: https://community.jaggedalliance.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/jaggedalliance

Spirit Halloween Animatronics Rise from the Grave for 40th Anniversary

2023/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Spirit Halloween has officially unveiled the first look at its new lineup of industry-leading animatronics, giving fans the highly anticipated drop earlier than ever.

This year’s lineup is available now on SpiritHalloween.com (while supplies last) and includes 11 jaw-dropping creatures, clowns, monsters and more, each featuring IR sensor activated moves and sounds that are sure to provoke scares and shrieks, with additional animatronics coming soon.

See here for the debut video showcasing the animatronics in all their glory:

Fans can expect all-new nightmare fuel like the terrifying Death Stalker, familiar spooky faces like Slim from the cult-classic movie Killer Klowns from Outer Space, as well as a couple returning fan-favorite characters including Creepy Rising Doll.

But it doesn’t end there – keep an eye out for a second drop in the coming weeks with three additional animatronics joining the lineup – including The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s infamous Leatherface complete with his revving chainsaw.

Spirit Halloween’s animatronics can be seen in action in Spirit Halloween stores nationwide this season.

Rebellion Brings Limited Edition Judge Dredd Posters to San Diego Comic-Con 2023

2023/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

The greatest future city is coming to the greatest show on Earth – Rebellion is pleased to announce that an exclusive limited edition Judge Dredd fine art poster by Matt Ferguson is coming to San Diego Comic Con next month.

Fresh from promotional movie posters for Marvel Studios and Star Wars, Ferguson plunges us into the violent, crime-ridden megalopolis of Mega-City One as Judge Dredd stands ready to dispense justice – a hyper-cop for the hyper-future.

This is the poster drop for San Diego Comic Con – a stunning 24” x 36” offset litho fine art poster printed on gorgeous 300gsm Accent Recycled stock, with each copy individually numbered and limited to just 400 copies in color.

Also available will be a super-limited variant edition – a special ‘black, white and Dredd’ with vivid reds picked out against the monochrome of the nightmare urban noir, in an edition of 100.

It is the first time Rebellion has offered such a high-end poster as its exclusive Comic Con merch and copies of both variants will be available exclusively from the Rebellion booth (#2121) at San Diego Comic Con starting on Previews Night on Wednesday, July 19. Sales are limited to 50 copies a day for the color edition and 10 of the black and white, available each day of the show, including Previews Night.

For subscribers to 2000 AD, 150 copies of the color edition and 50 of the black and white edition will also be available to buy direct through the 2000 AD webshop at shop.2000AD.com from 12pm BST (4am PST) on Thursday, July 20.

To create this vision of the city created by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, Ferguson has drawn on over 45 years of Judge Dredd comics from the legendary British comic book powerhouse 2000 AD. This poster comes packed with Easter eggs for fans old and new – from signs advertising the ‘ugly clinics’ of Otto Sump and Mega-City One’s ‘Smokatorium’, to a raging Block War, and including the names of the greatest creators to ever work on Judge Dredd such as John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra, Brian Bolland and Ron Smith.

A graphic designer and artist from Sheffield in the UK, Matt is best known for working with Marvel Studios and Disney, including designing key artwork for many MCU films and official Star Wars promotional posters. He is the co-founder and Creative Director of Vice Press, has had exhibitions at galleries in the US and UK – including Bottleneck Gallery – and is well known in the industry for his beautifully stylised creations for established film and TV properties.

Matt said: “I have been a long time fan of 2000 AD and Judge Dredd and I always love working in that universe of comics, so it was great to apply techniques I would typically use for a movie poster on a project like this. It’s always fun to pack posters with easter eggs and Mega-City One is perfect for such a poster. Get wise! Get Ugly!”

The 24” x 36” offset litho fine art poster by Matt Ferguson is an edition of 400 with a black-and-white variant of edition of 100, available from Booth #2121 at San Diego Comic Con (July 19-23) and exclusively for 2000 AD and Judge Dredd Megazine subscribers from shop.2000AD.com from 12pm BST (4am PST) on Thursday, July 20.

Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed: Single Player Trailer

2023/06/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Attention, inhabitants of Planet Earth! Behold the grand proclamation from the mighty Furon Empire! In an awe-inspiring display of magnanimity, we bestow upon you, feeble humans, the latest manifestation of our benefaction: The magnificent opus known as Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed “Single Player” edition, now accessible on your most archaic and antiquated technological relics, referred to as the “PlayStation 4” and “Xbox One.” Feel the shivers of cosmic anticipation!

Business before pleasure
Before indulging in earthly pleasures, mortal beings are implored to embark upon a voyage to a nearby emporium or venture into the ethereal realm of the internet. There, they shall partake in the acquisition of the coveted artifact, “Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed: Single Player,” offered at the modest sum of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99. This trifling tribute shall grant you the supreme ecstasy that even a mere glimpse of the Furon majesty invokes – an insignificantly meager price to pay for such unparalleled rapture.