Author - Jerry Paxton

Turtle Beach’s Carbon Neutral Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Gets Two New Colors

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced two new colorways, Teal and Pink, are now available for its Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX wireless gaming headset. The new Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink colorways are also Turtle Beach’s first certified CarbonNeutral® products, with emissions reduced and offset in line with The CarbonNeutral Protocol, marking an important milestone in the Company’s ongoing sustainability efforts. The Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX upped the series’ already impressive offering with a massive 48+ hour battery life and multiplatform connectivity with more gaming systems, in addition to the powerful 3D spatial surround sound*, crystal-clear mic performance, and unmatched comfort that’s made the Stealth 600 series headsets top-selling products since their debut. The Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink join the Black, Midnight Red, and Arctic Camo colorways for the same $129.99 MSRP, and all options are available now at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide.

Pink Color Option

Since their August 2020 debut, Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 Gen 2 has been the #1 best-selling headset series. Additionally, popular gaming publication MP1st reviewed the Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX and awarded it their Editor’s Choice designation, saying, “They’re excellent, and maybe in fact amongst the best headsets I have ever used on consoles.”

“Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink not only give gamers more color options – which we know they love, but also the peace of mind knowing one of their most used gaming accessories is carbon neutral,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Teal and Pink are Turtle Beach’s first CarbonNeutral® products, and their launch is another important and significant step forward in our sustainability efforts.”

Stark continued, “Last year we transitioned most of our gaming headsets to use sustainably sourced paper trays and packaging materials, and eliminated most plastics from the packaging, including up to 90% reduction in plastic in the packaging for some models. We also reduced overall packaging size on key models, which further reduces paper use and lowers carbon output during transportation. In addition to incorporating sustainability into new and future products, Turtle Beach is also proud to be part of Climate Impact Partners’ Million Mangroves program, where we contribute to helping develop new mangrove forests which help combat carbon.”

Mangroves are a high-impact, carbon-dense, natural climate solution that also provide important protection in coastal areas, enable fish and water species to thrive, and create valuable timber products which are resistant to rot and insects. Over 35% of Mangroves, named the “wonder tree” due to their ability to store four times more carbon than a rainforest, have already been deforested. Climate Impact Partners, specialist in carbon market solutions for climate action, created the Million Mangroves program to showcase companies’ commitment to climate action today and deliver immediate results by financing one of the highest impact climate and blue carbon solutions available.

Turtle Beach’s Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX wireless multiplatform gaming headset delivers incredible battery life and high-quality game audio. A monster 48+ hour battery life keeps the headset going for days while a low-latency, lossless connection to your game system is handled by Turtle Beach’s proprietary lag-free 2.4GHz wireless USB transmitter. With the simple flip of a switch, players can select their favorite game system and experience immersive, 3D spatial surround sound* through large and powerful 50mm speakers, and crystal-clear chat with the Gen 2’s flip-to-mute microphone. Soft, ProSpecs™ glasses-friendly ear cushions offer plush comfort, and easy access controls let players adjust their settings and activate features like Superhuman Hearing™ for a proven competitive advantage.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Dead by Daylight Tools Of Torment Out Now

With its latest Chapter, Tools Of Torment, Dead by Daylight returns to contemporary times to explore the modern technology horror paradigm. The newest Killer to step into the Fog is The Skull Merchant. The latest DLC also presents siblings Thalita and Renato Lyra, community-driven Survivors of Brazilian lineage. Along with the highly anticipated original Chapter comes a wide array of new Cosmetics, including Very Rare outfits for The Skull Merchant, Thalita and Renato, as well as two new Collections coming later this Spring.

Catch and Slash

The Skull Merchant is an apex hunter who uses macabre technology to spin a web of surveillance. Thanks to her Drones – hand-crafted using the remains of her victims, no less – she has a constant source of information at her disposal.

Since The Skull Merchant established her hunting base in Shelter Woods, players will, from now on, encounter the map with her luxurious but gruesome amenities. This new concept of adding a tile into an existing map, changing its layout permanently, is an additional innovative feature brought on by Tools Of Torment.

Better Together

Growing up, siblings Thalita and Renato would bicker a lot and used their shared passion for kite fighting to settle their petty squabbles. From there, both developed a special bond, from which their Survivor perks stem from. These Teamwork Perks are geared towards collaboration and activate as long as Thalita or Renato remain in proximity with another Survivor. After healing a Survivor, Thalita’s Teamwork: Power of Two generates a movement speed boost for the healed Survivor and herself. After being healed by a fellow Survivor, Renato’s Teamwork: Collective Stealth hides both sets of Scratch Marks, provided the two players stay close together.

Slaying Season

The Skull Merchant and the Siblings are the star of a new Collection of Exclusive Outfits to celebrate the Chapter’s release. Fans can get their hands on a Very Rare Cosmetic aptly named Encroaching Darkness for The Skull Merchant, from the Sonhadores Sombrios Collection and inspired by the dark and horrifying manga created by her late father. Thalita and Renato can be adorned in their Very Rare Outfits from the Family Album Collection. Thalita wears the Sibling’s Connection Cosmetic, consisting of a tropical two-piece swimsuit while Renato’s Sibling’s Trust Cosmetic is composed of a kite surfing short with a print reminiscent of sea waves.

Players will be able to enjoy two more exciting Collections in the upcoming weeks: starting March 22, several Survivors and Killer will receive new, flashy, fashionable, but equally practical Techwear Cosmetics. Starting in early April, fans will be able to dress their Killers and Survivors in a Collection straight out of Wonderland (yes, yes!).

The Dead by Daylight: Tools Of Torment Chapter is available now via Steam, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, Windows Store and Nintendo Switch.

NACON Connect Returns on March 9th 2023

NACON is pleased to release a teaser trailer for NACON Connect, which will take place on 9 March on its official YouTube channel. About fifteen games will be showcased in this new edition, including highly anticipated titles like The Lord of the Rings: GollumTM, Gangs of Sherwood, RoboCop, and many more!

The conference will show gameplay for most of the games planned for release this year. Fans can explore more content and extended gameplay footage on the Steam pages of their favourite games after the conference ends.

Follow this link to watch NACON Connect:
NACON Connect 2023 | Official Livestream

Go to our official YouTube channel on 9 March at 6pm GMT / 7pm CET / 10am PST / 1pm EST
to follow the announcements and join the live chat. #NACONCONNECT

House Flipper Spring Update and Farming DLC Trailers Released

House Flipper Spring Update brings a range of exciting new features and optimizations to the game, including a new tree house, the ability to lay floor tiles on balconies, new light switches and electrical outlets of various types, new animated blinds, a new set of furniture, optimizations of game performance, and repair of minor bugs.

Spring Update for the House Flipper game will launch on March 7th, 2023, on PC and March 8th, 2023, on Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

One of the most exciting additions to the game is the new tree house, which is set in a beautiful forested setting.

In addition to the new tree house, players can lay floor tiles on their balconies, providing an extra layer of customization to their home renovation projects.

The new light switches and electrical outlets of various types will also allow players to create more diverse lighting setups, enhancing the overall aesthetics of their renovated spaces.

Furthermore, the new animated blinds will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home renovation project, giving players the ability to create customized window treatments for their spaces.

To complement these new features, House Flipper has also added a new set of furniture, which includes a range of unique and stylish pieces that are sure to impress even the most discerning of players.

Finally, the Spring update includes optimizations of game performance and repair of minor bugs, ensuring that players enjoy a smooth and seamless gameplay experience.

But that’s not all as in April, you will be happy as a pig in the mud! House Flipper Farm DLC releases on the 13th of April 2023 on PC!

The developers from Frozen District and Frozen Way are thrilled to announce the release date of House Flipper Farm DLC — the newest and long-awaited large expansion to the simulation game appreciated by plenty of players! Prepare yourself for multi-hour play sessions because this DLC is a real page-turner!

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a happy owner of a prosperous farm, leading a peaceful life in harmony with nature? With the House Flipper Farm DLC, your dreams can come true! Immerse yourself in the idyllic countryside, explore its local charms, and deal with all the usual aspects of farm life. Enjoy a wide range of new crop plant species and grow them. A bountiful harvest will help you take care of your animals, such as sheep, cows, chickens, alpacas… you can choose your companions from many breeds! If you provide them with excellent living conditions and happiness, they will repay you with endless love.

If you feel like you need an even deeper breath of freedom, don’t hesitate to saddle one of your mounts and horseback to survey the property. You will surely be delighted by the views, and at the same time you might meet new neighbours. Who knows, maybe they need your help? After all, you are not just a farmer. You are the Flipper—an irreplaceable one-person construction crew! Dive into the world of home renovation, explore the mechanics added to the base game, and master your various skills when performing new engaging quests!

Mechanics

Do you have the impression that your house is too small for your needs? Or perhaps you bought a car and want to park it under a roof rather than a tree? Thanks to the Farm DLC, house extensions are now possible! Lack of space will no longer be a problem, so let your creativity run wild.

When familiarizing yourself with a new neighbourhood, you may notice a couple of roofs in poor condition. Fortunately, their residents won’t be doomed to the water dripping onto their heads. They got you, and you have the opportunity to check out and use another one of the new mechanics — repair the roof!

The surrounding landscapes are breath-taking. What’s more, the appropriate distance from the city and huge green spaces make the air crystal clear. It would be a pity not to take advantage of it, so jump on your horse and feel the wind in your hair during the horse ride!

To become a true planter, you need to separate some space and use it as farmland. Then choose your crop plants, plant them, and harvest them when the time comes! Although cultivating plants is not a simple task, you have at your disposal a set of completely new farming skills and a wide selection of useful tools.

A while ago, domestic animals brought a great deal of happiness to the House Flipper world, but the story is not over! Invite farm animals into your life and do the best you can to make them more than happy. Prepare a proper place for them, bearing in mind that each breed has different needs. So, if you want to raise chickens, build a chicken coop. As a shepherd, take care to put a fence around the pasture. Or maybe you are dreaming of becoming the owner of a stud farm? Then build a stable, and make sure that the boxes are comfortable and well stocked.

Items

Flippers don’t live on house renovation alone. A sense of aesthetics is just as crucial! With a stunning array of new decor, you have a chance to develop your very own farm. Thanks to unusually numerous items added to the game, you can transform your properties into perfect countryside living spaces.

Houses

What would House Flipper be without new properties? You can rest assured that each one of them has its own atmosphere and story. Some of them are hiding secrets too…

Hotel Renovator Official Launch Trailer

Focus Entertainment and Two Horizons are thrilled to announce that Hotel Renovator, the simulation game where you design the hotel of your dreams, is now available to play on PC, with a console launch coming later this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Watch the new launch trailer and start your adventurous business and creative journey today!

Just like interior designer Noz Nozawa, Hotel Renovator allows you to unleash your inner design fantasies. Let your creative instincts run wild in Sandbox Mode, or uncover your grandfather’s past and carry on his legacy in Story Mode. Take matters into your own hands after you inherit a run-down hotel, working out smart management and sharp investment to take your hotel on a journey from shabby to glory!

Embark on a makeover journey

From interior architecture to decoration and hospitality, draw upon over 2,000 interior items to turn your unique vision of hotel design and customer experience into a 5-star business. Hotel Renovator will let your creativity run even wilder by offering mod support post-launch, so get ready to create and share unique content, lending and drawing inspiration from a community of like-minded renovators!

Hotel Renovator is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will release later this year on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Sign up as a Focus member to get exclusive news and upcoming special offers for Hotel Renovator and the whole Focus catalog.

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania Official Launch Trailer

The latest Dead Cells adventure from Motion Twin and Evil Empire has finally arrived: explore the world that inspired the hit indie roguelike in a world-shattering collaboration today with Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania. The ambitious DLC, which adds numerous new weapons, enemies and three deadly bosses – all in a bombastic and unprecedented Castlevania mashup – is available today for $9.99 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2101430/Dead_Cells_Return_to_Castlevania/

Today’s incredible launch trailer does not hold back: proudly showcasing the variety and attention to detail that the Evil Empire devs put into the stunning gothic environments of Dracula’s Castle. Each corridor, bridge and balcony from Castlevania has been painstakingly recreated in the gorgeous signature art style of Dead Cells. Play as 20 (…yes, 20!) iconic characters in Return to Castlevania, including Castlevania legends Richter Belmont and Alucard, and wield 14 brand-new weapons as you take on Dracula, Medusa and Death himself. Return to Castlevania is a massive love letter to the franchise that inspired Dead Cells, and hosts the most insane boss fight yet – catch a glimpse of what awaits when you finally meet Dracula Beast Form in a no-holds-barred, all-out, batshit boss fight. Best of luck.

But don’t fret: that sweet, sweet loot will help unlock new abilities to take on the various new challenges waiting for you. And of course, no Dead Cells DLC would be complete without the addition of a new pet: today’s trailer also introduces Maria Renard’s cat, which can be found …somewhere… in the castle ready to shred your foes to death with her surprisingly powerful claws. With this power at your fingertips (or hanging out on your shoulder), the minions of Dracula will be dead before you can say “wall meat.” And yes, you can pet the cat.

Revealing the many secrets hidden in Dracula’s Castle requires luck, skill and patience – keep your eyes peeled for the many Castlevania easter eggs that lie in wait. Extra secrets are hidden in the Castle, including the massive nostalgia bomb of Richter Mode: stashed away in the gloomy halls, this unlockable mode will let players relive their experience in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, complete with a moveset inspired by the title that includes all of Richter’s original, iconic attacks.

Finally, behind all of that content is a soundtrack of 51 original Castlevania songs that can be played anywhere in the game, plus 12 of the most famous tracks re-made in the style of Dead Cells for the DLC levels.

The largest and most ambitious DLC to date for the 8mm+ selling roguelite, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania hosts the ultimate culmination of challenges, detail and surprises spanning the entirety of Dead Cells’ development, and it is available to fans around the world today from developers Evil Empire and Motion Twin.

For the latest on Dead Cells, be sure to follow @motiontwin on Twitter.

Cities: Skylines II Announcement Trailer Released

Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order today announced Cities: Skylines II, a revolutionary sequel to their hit city-simulation game. Cities: Skylines II offers the most realistic city simulation ever created, in which players can build any kind of city they can imagine and follow its growth from a humble village to a bustling metropolis. From individual households to the city’s economy and transportation system, Cities: Skylines II offers a deep and immersive simulation that welcomes both new and veteran players. Cities: Skylines II launches on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 later this year.

A modern take on the city-building genre, Cities: Skylines II lets players create and maintain cities that come to life like never before, complete with fully-realized transport and economy systems, a wealth of construction and customization options, and advanced modding capabilities. Revealed during the Paradox Announcement Show 2023, Cities: Skylines II evolves the city-building genre further, letting players build the cities of their dreams with the most open-ended city-building sandbox on the planet.

Developed by the critically-acclaimed developer Colossal Order, Cities: Skylines launched in 2015 for PC. Over the past eight years, it has expanded to numerous platforms with dozens of DLCs and over 12 million copies sold. The accuracy and depth of its simulation has earned the respect of professional city planners, who use Cities: Skylines to solve real-world problems.

“Cities: Skylines reset the bar for city-building games when it launched eight years ago, and we are incredibly proud of its impact. We built a thriving community around Cities and introduced many to city building for the first time,” said Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of Colossal Order. “Now, we’ve brought the years of experience we’ve gained to take a new step forward in the city builder genre, again, for our community and new players”.

“The Cities brand has been an important part of Paradox’s catalog of games for over a decade. Cities: Skylines is a profound success, selling millions of copies, welcoming more than 5.5 million new players just last year, and setting the foundation for Cities: Skylines II,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “With unprecedented amounts of customization and player control, Cities: Skylines II will continue to push boundaries for the city-building franchise.”

To learn more, please visit the Cities: Skylines II website and stay tuned for further information and updates on the official forums, Twitter, Instagram and Discord. Fans can look forward to more reveals and gameplay in the coming months and celebrate Cities: Skylines’ eighth birthday on March 10.

Netflix is a Joke Fest Back to Return in 2024

Mark your calendars because Netflix is a Joke Fest is returning to Los Angeles May 2 – May 12, 2024 with the biggest names in comedy performing at dozens of venues spanning the city, continuing the company’s push into live comedy. The announcement comes on the evening of Netflix’s first-ever live streaming special, Chris Rock: Selective Outrage.

Netflix is a Joke launched its inaugural festival in April of 2022, selling over 260,000 tickets, making it the biggest comedy festival in the US. The 12-day festival boasted 295 shows and 336 comedians across more than 35 venues in LA, and tied for the longest run of shows at the Hollywood Bowl. History was also made with Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias becoming the first solo comedian to ever play Dodger Stadium and selling over 50,000 tickets.

Highlights of the 2022 Netflix is a Joke Fest included shows from the biggest comedians in the world including Dave Chappelle, John Mulaney, Wanda Sykes, Snoop Dogg, Bill Burr, Tim Robinson, Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration, Cobra Kai, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Seth Rogen and so much more.

Subscribe at netflixisajokefest.com for current updates and information.

Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Official Release Date Trailer

Ukrainian developer Frogwares can now confirm that Sherlock Holmes The Awakened has gone gold and the team can focus on preparing the game for release on multiple platforms.

With the game content complete and playable from start to finish, the team felt confident to also set a release date – April 11, 2023. To mark the news, a new trailer that delves more into the cosmic, Cthtulu-inspired horror of the game has been released.

The Awakened will be coming to PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch. The game will have 3 editions available:

  • Standard Edition | $ 39.99 / 39.99 EUR |  All platforms
  • Deluxe Edition | $ 49.99 /49.99 EUR | All platforms Includes full game + side quests packs + 6 exclusive outfits
  • Premium Edition | $ 54.99 / 54.99 EUR | PC Only Includes full game, side quest packs + 6 exclusive outfits + digital artbook and soundtrack

With a date now in place, the team has been able to launch pre-orders on all major digital storefronts. Players will receive 3 custom outfits for Holmes and Watson as a bonus for preordering the game.

The DioField Chronicle Update 1.20 Out Now

SQUARE ENIX® released a free update for the strategy role-playing game, The DioField Chronicle™ update ver1.20, available now for the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC via Steam®. The update introduces a plethora of new content for players to enjoy, including five new missions, two sub missions, gear, skills, and more to extend their experience. The DioField Chronicle features a deep and strategic “Real-Time Tactical Battle” (RTTB) system, where players and enemy troops move in real-time, and the tide of battle can change in an instant. The game is set in a unique world which features a gritty and immersive storyline that combines fantasy, medieval and modern elements.

In this new update, fans can look forward to learning more about Waltaquin Redditch, who was first introduced in the main game. The update allows players to assume the role of Waltaquin, providing five new main missions and two new sub missions. Players can access a new map area known as the Basement (Camp), probe the new Mind Map system to explore Waltaquin’s choices, and utilize Waltaquin’s new weapon type “Magic Tomes,” specific to Waltaquin. Magic Tome brings Necromancy and Necrotiem skills to spawn Skeletal Knights into battle and transform units into Skeletal Dragons.

Fans can put their ultimate skills to the test by facing off against the fearsome new foe, Behemoth. This new boss will be the most powerful enemy that players have faced. Additionally, players looking for added challenges can look forward to Extra Mode as a part of New Game+, where enemy level and parameters, enemy attack power and more will be adjusted. “Very Hard” difficulty is also being added to provide a new level of challenge to the main gameplay experience.

The DioField Chronicle update is now available at no additional cost for players who own the base game on the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console, the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC via Steam®. Visit the official The DioField Chronicle website for more information at: https://www.diofieldchronicle.com/