Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Unveils Razer Skins

2023/06/22

Geek News, Hardware News, News, Peripherals News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the next step in device customization – Razer Skins. Offered in a range of designs and precision cuts for a factory-like fit, Razer Skins are easy to apply and safe to remove, making them the ultimate way for users to personalize and accessorize their devices.

“Unleashing personal style and increasing the device’s defense – that’s the game-changing combination that Razer Skins bring to the table,” said Travis Furst, Head of Laptop Division at Razer. ” We’re enabling gamers to put a unique stamp on their tech tools, all while giving their high-value gear the protection it deserves.”

Razer Skin

Made with premium 3M™ vinyl materials, Razer Skins protect against scuffs and scratches and can withstand rigorous temperatures. Thorough testing ensures each skin offers a seamless fit and finish to maintain full device functionality. Designed and manufactured by Razer in the USA, Razer Skins feature a toolless design that can be applied effortlessly without a heat gun or blow dryer and are easily removed, leaving no residue or damage to the device surface.

Razer Skins are currently available for an extensive range of Razer-made devices, including the Blade gaming laptops, Razer Edge, and the Razer Kishi line. Compatibility extends to popular devices such as the Valve Steam Deck, Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox Series X|S consoles, and select Apple MacBooks. Nintendo Switch owners will soon have the opportunity to customize their consoles with Razer Skins, with more devices joining the lineup in the future.

For more information on the Razer Skins collection, please visit Razer.com/skins.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

Available in the US and Canada from June 22, 2023 at Razer.com, Razer Stores and at select retailers. Razer Skins will also be coming to select countries within Asia Pacific and Europe later this year.

Razer Skins will be available for a variety of devices with pricing varying between devices:

Laptops including Blades and MacBooks from $24.99 USD
Consoles including Steam Deck and Xbox from $34.99 USD
Mobile including Kishi and Edge from $19.99 USD

World of Warships and World of Warships: Legends Get American Content for July

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

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

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the popular multiplayer naval battle MMO World of Warships, has introduced two major July updates for both the console and PC versions of the game. Sailing into summer with celebrations for American Independence Day, as well as a special themed adventure with a skilled Commander as the final prize. Console players can also enjoy the Fourth of July festivities, as World of Warships: Legends introduces a load of American content including a five-week campaign with the Tier VIII cruiser Tulsa at the end. Legends also sees the Popeye the Sailor Man collaboration come to the game, with two themed Commander guises, and a themed skin, as well as the addition of Fleets to the game.

World of Warships: Legends Sees Star-Spangled Content
Making a splash in this update are batches of American-themed content arriving to the console edition of the game. Just in time for Independence Day, a classic five-week, 100-milestone “Always Courageous” campaign emerges. Waiting at the end of this campaign is all-new Tier VIII cruiser Tulsa as the final prize. Additional ships make their way to Legends’ harbors, as the impressive Tier VIII cruiser Salem makes her way to the Forge. Ready to lead these ships into battle is a special Lady Liberty Commander guise, equipped with a unique voice over.

The patriotic festivities don’t stop there, as this update brings plenty of random bundles. Waiting in these bundles is the completely new Premium cruiser San Diego, equipped with semi-armour piercing shells, and a special “Stars & Stripes” camouflage available for high-tier U.S. ships.

Fleets have also made their way to the game, as players can join and create their own and appoint their own commander and deputies. More options include various enhancements and bonuses for all Fleet members with an ability to acquire crates, both through the new Fleet-specific resource, Oil.

This update also sees Legends welcome a special collaboration with Popeye! Popeye the Sailor Man and Bluto the Terrible join the game as Commander guises, alongside their flags, a patch and a special spinach-themed skin.

From America to the Mediterranean in World of Warships
Independence Day festivities continue in the PC version of the game, as players can earn special themed tokens through in-game events and activities. These tokens can be used to redeem plenty of themed permanent camouflages, as well as a Statue of Liberty Commander with six skill points. Players can then head from the U.S. to Europe, with the “Conquest of the Mediterranean” adventure to celebrate the new line of European Destroyers. Navigating through special combat missions the Tier IX destroyer Jäger is waiting at the end as a handsome reward with both a permanent camouflage for this ship, as well as a special Commander Felix von Paar.

In addition, July’s World of Warships update launched an all new Battle Pass with players. With daily and weekly rewards to unlock, players can earn their way to a final reward with seven containers full of rare bonuses, as well as a Commander that boasts 12 skill points.

World of Warships is available on Steam, and World of Warships: Legends is available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

BATEN KAITOS I & II HD REMASTER Release Date Trailer

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. announced today that BATEN KAITOS™ I & II HD REMASTER, a remastered collection of both BATEN KAITOS™ games originally released on the Nintendo GameCube™, is coming to Nintendo Switch™ on September 14, 2023.

Players will have the opportunity to discover or rediscover the emotional journeys of the BATEN KAITOS™ series, which features distinct card-based RPG systems that allow for split-second decisions that edges participants closer to victory. Players will take the role of a Guardian Spirit and guide each game’s protagonist and their companions through their journey.

BATEN KAITOS™: ETERNAL WINGS AND THE LOST OCEAN tells the story of Kalas who, while seeking revenge for the death of his brother and grandfather, meets Xelha as both embark on a journey to defeat the Alfard Empire.

BATEN KAITOS™ ORIGINS takes place 20 years before the events of the first game. The story involves Sagi, a spiriter who has a connection with Guardian Spirits and is part of the Dark Service, an elite unit of the Alfard Empire. Sagi sets on a journey to clear his name after being framed, and to unveil the empire’s secrets.

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R – Alternate World Diego Reveal Trailer

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Conquer and kill at all costs! Alternate World Diego is now available for JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R, the anime fighting game from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Based on JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, the game features a massive and memorable roster of characters from the stylistic anime series. Players can unlock Alternate World Diego as the final character of Season Pass 1 or purchase him separately as DLC. Nominated for multiple “Fighting Game of the Year” awards, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R will continue to grow its massive roster of fighters with the reveal of Season Pass 2, which is available now for purchase and includes three new characters. The game is available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM®. For more information, please visit: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/jojos-bizarre-adventure-all-star-battle-r

As the last character for Season Pass 1, Alternate World Diego gets a new fighting style for the Steel Ball Run character as his “Stand” special move is “The World,” famous for its ability to stop time. Season Pass 2 is also now available for players to purchase, containing three characters from Part 5: Golden Wind, Part 4: Diamond is Unbreakable, and Part 8: JoJolion, which will launch soon. Additional content in Season Pass 2 includes the Haruno Shiobana costume for Giorno Giovanna.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R immerses players in an authentic video game adaptation of the popular anime series. The game revels in creator Hirohiko Araki’s captivating art style with faithfully recreated character expressions, Stand cut-scenes, and intense battles delivered with stunningly vibrant detail. JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: ALL-STAR BATTLE R brings together a massive roster of more than 50 characters from every story arc in the JoJo’s universe, letting players experience popular battles from the series and see heroes from different timelines interact for the first time.

Celebrate July 4th at Universal Studios Hollywood

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates Independence Day with its annual dazzling display of 4^th of July fireworks, live music, themed décor and more. All festivities are included in the price of theme park admission.

Throughout the day, guests can experience Universal Studios Hollywood’s slate of award-winning rides and attractions while enjoying the rhythmic beats of a fife and drum band along with festive décor throughout the theme park.

At 9:00 p.m., the festivities will ramp up as colorful fireworks illuminate the nighttime sky to the tune of familiar Universal-themed music and patriotic favorites.

More information about Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Regular updates can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood’s social channels Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

ROCCAT Unveils Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

ROCCAT, the award-winning PC peripherals brand from best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today unveiled its new mechanical masterpiece, the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. The successor to ROCCAT’s multi-award-winning and best-selling Vulcan 120 series keyboards, the Vulcan II is the first in the esteemed keyboard family to debut the brand’s ridiculously fast and buttery smooth TITAN II Mechanical Switches. ROCCAT’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches come factory pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, have an optimized transparent housing for improved RGB lighting, and will deliver a durable lifespan up to 80 million keystrokes.

The Vulcan II keeps the series’ award-winning design, with the brand’s signature sleek, low-profile ID, premium aluminum top plate, and beautiful AIMO RGB lighting powered by ROCCAT’s Swarm software suite. It also includes key features like ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology, full NKRO (n-key rollover), and anti-ghosting technology to ensure every keystroke and combination of key presses register as intended. The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard launches July 19, 2023, and fans can pre-order now at www.roccat.com and participating retailers in select territories. The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available for $149.99 MSRP (€159.99).

“ROCCAT’s Vulcan 120 series keyboards are synonymous with impeccable quality, top performance, and premium design elements, and the new Vulcan II pushes these areas further to create yet another full-size PC gaming keyboard unrivalled in its class,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Since the original Vulcan keyboard debuted at Computex 2018, the series has earned countless editorial accolades and design awards, and has been a best-selling keyboard in Germany in 2022/2023. We expect these trends to continue with the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, as evidenced in the extremely strong reception to the Vulcan II Max and Mini optical keyboards that launched late last year.”

The Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard joins its Vuclan II Max and Vulcan II Mini optical keyboard siblings, both of which have received high praise from fans and reviewers alike. Noted as one of the most beautiful gaming keyboards on the market, IGN added the Vulcan II Max to its best gaming keyboards list (Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard), as did Tom’s Hardware (Best Looking Gaming Keyboard), PCMag (Best RGB Gaming Keyboard), and CGMagOnline (Best Keyboard 2023). RTINGS noted, “The ROCCAT Vulcan II [Max & Mini] keyboards are outstanding for gaming,” while TechRadar gave the Mini a 4.5/5 review score. Additionally, consumer reviews on Best Buy show a 5/5 rating, along with a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon.

ROCCAT’s new Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the first to debut the brand’s redesigned TITAN II Mechanical Switches and offers two options. TITAN II Red/Linear switches have a smooth actuation with minimal resistance making them ideal for competitive gaming, while TITAN II Brown/Tactile switches have a gentle bump mid-press for those who appreciate light feedback. The Vulcan II keys are compatible with many third-party cross-shaped mount keycaps so PC gamers can further personalize the look of their keyboard. ROCCAT’s Swarm software and AIMO lighting lets gamers further customize their setup to enjoy a vivid and immersive RGB lighting experience with 16.8 million color options. AIMO lighting technology also allows the Vulcan II to sync with other AIMO-enabled ROCCAT peripherals to create a stunning desktop PC gaming station.

Providing additional comfort and support during long gaming sessions, the Vulcan II comes with a detachable cushioned wrist rest. Its anodized aluminum top plate reinforces the keyboard’s structural integrity, helps protect against wear and tear, and adds to the Vulcan II’s premium and stunning aesthetic. The Vulcan II also comes equipped with a full set of media keys and a push-to-mute volume knob, and 4MB onboard memory to save four profiles of custom lighting, key reassignment, and more. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.

For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

NASCAR Arcade Rush Speeding Later this Year

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Put the pedal to the metal in NASCAR Arcade Rush, launching later this year on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. This new arcade-style racing game revs up the heart-pumping, high-speed competition and action of one of the world’s top motorsports with wildly reimagined spins on NASCAR’s most legendary tracks.

Experience the high-octane thrill of NASCAR racing in a completely new way with intense arcade races on iconic NASCAR tracks, totally reengineered with jaw-dropping twists, hair-raising turns, gravity-defying jumps, nitro boosts and other surprises. Customize your car and driver as you compete to take the top position across a variety of game modes, including the Career NASCAR Cup Series, plus online and local multiplayer.

Key Features

Iconic Tracks, Wild Twists: Experience iconic NASCAR tracks like Talladega Superspeedway, Daytona International Speedway, Darlington Raceway, Martinsville Speedway, Homestead-Miami Speedway and more in all-new ways that will thrill your imagination and deliver a new level of playability within the vaunted NASCAR video game franchise.
Race Your Way: Choose from a full array of vehicles spanning 75 years of stock car racing history and horsepower. Customize your car and driver to suit your style with new paint schemes, rims, spoilers, visual effects, suits, helmets and more, with thousands of combinations to discover.
Robust Racing Modes: NASCAR Arcade Rush features expansive single-player modes, including the Career NASCAR Cup Series, Quick Race and Time Attack. Take on your friends in thrilling head-to-head local multiplayer, or race rivals around the world in 12-player online multiplayer.

NASCAR Arcade Rush is available to preorder now for $49.99 at major retailers.

Fans can also look forward to the NASCAR Project-X Bundle for NASCAR Arcade Rush for $59.99. This digital-exclusive will include not only the full base game, but is also loaded with extra NASCAR Project-X playable content featuring:

A hovercraft car model developed as part of Project-X
Project-X paint scheme, rims, wheels, and spoiler
Project-X themed drivers suit and helmet
Project-X team sponsorship option
Project-X vehicle FX package
A set of four additional in-game emojis to showcase your style

NASCAR Arcade Rush is published by GameMill Entertainment.

Fallout 76 Once in a Blue Moon Launch Trailer

2023/06/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Starting today, Fallout 76’s latest update, Once in a Blue Moon, is now available for free on all platforms. This update features two new Public Events, Safe and Sound and Beasts of Burden and welcomes two new cryptids, the Blue Devil and the Ogua. Players who already own Fallout 76 can access the Once in a Blue Moon update today on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4/5 and PC.

Safe and Sound
The Middle Mountain Cabins have been renovated to become the latest and greatest Brahmin pitstop, but it seems they’re frequently visited by unwanted guests. Players are tasked with keeping these critters away while also repairing The Repeller Speaker system so they can repel the creatures and keep their Brahmin safe and sound.

Beasts of Burden
Luca Costa needs some help after a group of local Cultists stole his Brahmin and cargo of makeshift explosives. Players will need to help him get it back before his Uncle Vinny hears about it. Players should be vigilant to not disturb the local wildlife, as there’s been strange rumblings in the woods nearby.

Once in a Blue Moon also marks the beginning of Fallout 76 Season 13, Shoot for the Stars. During this season, players will explore old Hollywood movie sets as they work their way through 100 ranks to collect rewards with even more to be earned for Fallout 1st members.

For more information on Once in a Blue Moon and everything else coming with Update 44 and Season 13, please visit: fallout.bethesda.net

ROCCAT Reveals the Vulcan II Mini Keyboard

2023/06/20

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

ROCCAT, the award-winning PC peripherals brand from best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced it’s taken its top-rated keyboard series wireless with the new Vulcan II Mini Air. The Mini Air is the wireless version of the acclaimed Vulcan II Mini. It is ROCCAT’s first-ever wireless gaming keyboard, packing performance, durability, and functionality into a mini 65% form factor. The compact footprint allows for more desktop space, while factory pre-lubricated TITAN II Optical Switches deliver buttery smooth, light speed response rates. PC gamers can connect the Mini Air to their favorite devices using ROCCAT’s 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless or via three unique Bluetooth channels. Plus, the Mini Air is the first optical keyboard with built-in proximity sensors that detect when gamers step away from their desk, which works in conjunction with ROCCAT’s Swarm software to maximize battery life.

The Vulcan II Mini Air retains the series’ signature sleek, low-profile ID, premium aluminum top plate, and beautiful AIMO RGB lighting powered by ROCCAT’s Swarm software. It also includes key features like ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology, full NKRO (n-key rollover), and anti-ghosting technology to ensure every keystroke and combination of key presses register as intended. The Vulcan II Mini Air launches July 19, 2023, and is available for pre-order now at www.roccat.com and participating retailers in select territories. The Vulcan II Mini Air has a $179.99 MSRP (€179.99).

The wireless Vulcan II Mini Air joins its wired Vulcan II Mini and Vulcan II Max siblings, both of which have received high praise from fans and reviewers alike. Noted as one of the most beautiful gaming keyboards on the market, IGN added the Vulcan II Max to its best gaming keyboards list (Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard), as did Tom’s Hardware (Best Looking Gaming Keyboard), PCMag (Best RGB Gaming Keyboard), and CGMagOnline (Best Keyboard 2023). RTINGS noted, “The ROCCAT Vulcan II [Max & Mini] keyboards are outstanding for gaming,” while TechRadar gave the Mini a 4.5/5 review score. Additionally, consumer reviews on Best Buy show a 5/5 rating, along with a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon.

“ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air takes everything PC gamers love about the wired version and adds wireless portability and groundbreaking proximity sensor technology to deliver battery life that puts this mini keyboard in a category of its own,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “With continuous use and full RGB lighting running, the Mini Air delivers over 30 hours of battery life. When the Mini Air is continuously used for five hours/day with RGB lighting disabled, thanks to its proximity sensor it has the potential to deliver a up to a whopping 750 hours until it needs to be recharged.”

With the Mini Air, PC gamers can enjoy wireless freedom using ROCCAT’s gaming grade 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless, or seamlessly swap between three unique Bluetooth devices. The Mini Air’s unique proximity sensors detect when players are AFK and automatically adjusts RGB lighting to maximize battery life. The Vulcan II Mini Air is outfitted with ROCCAT’s Red/Linear TITAN II Optical Switches which are perfect for competitive games that demand speed, precision, and rapid keystrokes. The switches are third-party keycap compatible, come factory pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, have transparent housings for brighter RGB lighting, and offer a durable 150 million keystroke lifespan. Plus, the Mini Air’s 29 multi-function Smart Keys feature dual LEDs that allow gamers to better visualize when secondary functions are active. The Smart Keys combine with ROCCAT’s EasyShift[+] technology for added functionality, allowing the Vulcan II Mini Air to retain the same functionality as its full-sized counterparts.

The Vulcan II Mini Air can save up to five profiles of custom RGB lighting, key reassignment and more directly to its 4MB onboard memory, providing convenient portability. The Vulcan II Mini Air’s anodized aluminum backplate ensures structural integrity and sets the stage for ROCCAT’s AIMO RGB lighting technology, which produces vibrant displays right out of the box and syncs with other AIMO-enabled products. The Vulcan II Mini Air has double the RGB lighting refresh rate of standard gaming keyboards, with smooth and vibrant effects that create a truly immersive desktop lighting experience. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.

Pwnage StormBreaker Ultra-Lightweight Gaming Mouse Available Now

2023/06/20

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Pwnage (pwnage.com), an industry leader in premium gaming peripherals, today announced that StormBreaker, an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse built with Magnesium alloy and expertly engineered for maximum gaming performance, is now available at pwnage.com/products/stormbreaker. Packed with the latest and most innovative gaming technologies, StormBreaker can be purchased starting at $169.

StormBreaker is designed, engineered, and created by gaming experts to provide players with the ultimate in performance, as every single feature built into the mouse is optimized for gaming. Its unique style and appearance is crafted with a high-grade magnesium alloy exoskeleton in an intricate yet ultra-durable Ergonomic shape design. Weighing only 51g with the lowest density and optimized strength to weight ratio, StormBreaker is a true ultra-lightweight, with no compromising on size, shape, balance nor functions of the mouse.

Built with Pwnage’s patented adjustable sensor technology that offers proven increased accuracy, aim control, and performance in games requiring fast, precise mouse movements. Personalized optimal sensor position offering the lowest margin of tracking error, giving up to 14% increase of speed & accuracy, and reduces path deviation while aiming up to 23%. StormBreaker is packed with crucial elements for any gamer seeking an advantage on their competition.

“There is no other gaming mouse on the market that can match StormBreaker’s personalized responsiveness, control, accuracy and speed for competitive games,” said Henry Lai, CEO, Pwnage. “StormBreaker is a magnesium alloy gaming masterpiece; raising the bar for what is possible in a gaming mouse and is poised to be the mouse of choice for gamers of all skill levels – from beginner to professional.”

StormBreaker is armed with the latest innovations in performance-gaming technology to provide gamers with a new standard of gaming responsiveness. Proven 0.6ms average click latency with wireless 2000Hz via LDAT testing, the StormBreaker is one of the very few lowest in the world. Architected with the most advanced MCU, sensor, and High Speed Polling Rate Receiver Pyramid, StormBreaker offers zero lag wireless, and true 2000Hz polling rate; double the standard 1000Hz, allowing gamers ultimate response time and tracking, vital elements in any gaming competition or challenge.

With a battery life of up to 120 hours, it quickly charges in 60-90 minutes. Gamers can be confident that their mouse will deliver from the beginning of the game until the end. StormBreaker is engineered with carefully selected materials and industry-leading weight optimizations to provide gamers with super high performance. With a premium look and feel, comfortable ergonomic shape, high-strength/high-durability design, super low latency clicks, zero lag wireless tech, lightweight form factor and patented sensor customization features, the quest for the ultimate gaming mouse is over.

Gamers can customize the look of StormBreaker by selecting among its available colors of black, white, red, olive, mint, blue and gray, and also choose among various grip colors and “feet” on the bottom of the mouse. The mouse comes with a one-year warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.