Author - Jerry Paxton

EVE: Uprising Launched for EVE Online

CCP Games today launched EVE: Uprising, the latest narrative-driven expansion for spacefaring MMO EVE Online. Following months of construction by the Amarr empire, an activated Prototype Stellar Transmuter in the Turnur system has destabilized, its unstable technology triggering the fury of its system’s sun to scorch an entire planet. In the aftermath of the inferno, the intrepid pilots of New Eden must rally to determine the future of EVE Online’s empires. Fly your colors and fight on the frontlines to expand your faction’s reach across the stars.

“Our goal with EVE: Uprising is to give our community more control over New Eden’s vast solar systems and strengthen their connection to others, whether they are NPC groups or fellow capsuleers,” said Bergur Finnbogason, EVE Online’s Creative Director. “The decisions that you, your friends and your rivals make, will set the course for EVE’s future. Every in-game action and reaction holds weight, contributing to a domino effect of gripping outcomes.”

The future of war rests in the hands of New Eden’s capsuleers with a combat-intense update to Factional Warfare (FW). As battle lines are drawn, players can use new Frontline and Advantage features within FW to focus their efforts towards key, emerging conflicts where history will be written once more. With three operational states (Frontlines, Command Operations or Rearguard), systems now provide a range of rewards dependent on their proximity to enemy territory as well as gameplay properties which affect the field of battle. By conquering enemy territory, the Advantage feature allows players to give their chosen faction an edge in the warzone; from building propaganda structures to completing system-based activities, the more involved your faction is the greater the victory. As FW evolves, players will see the battlefield of New Eden pose new challenges, threats and unexpected consequences.

Unlocking a bright future for personalization through the new Paragon Corporation, pilots can add a variety of alliance and corporation emblems to decorate their ships and fly their colors via the first phase of the Heraldry system. Players interested in displaying their alliance or corporation emblems on hulls can locate Paragon Corporation agents at designated stations throughout EVE Online’s busiest trade systems. Emblems are obtained via an exchange system, where players submit crafted hulls for their emblem of choice.

In anticipation of the war to come, empires have ramped up their innovation on the production line. Eager pilots can now build hulls for new destroyers and dreadnaughts across each empire, totaling 8 new ships in addition to the 8 frigates and battlecruisers released last month. You can admire your ships in new visually-immersive hangars within certain player-owned structures, showcasing a new level of graphical fidelity for EVE Online.

EVE: Uprising also includes a range of other improvements to sound and visuals across the board. With the latest iteration to EVE Evolved, players will hear refined turret audio and soundtracks for FW sites, plus benefit from AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 1.0 and the addition of Object Instancing and Ambient Occlusion. With today’s launch of a dedicated Spanish-language client, players from around the world can now benefit from fully localized audio and text across EVE Online.

From smoother frame-rates and new localization options, to improved shading and rendering across all EVE assets, there has never been a better time to jump-in and explore the universe of New Eden.

Further information about EVE: Uprising, Factional Warfare feature updates, Navy ships, and more can be found in this blog post.

EVE Online can be downloaded for free by visiting www.eveonline.com. For all the latest information about the game, please visit EVE News.

Turtle Beach Announces Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2

Leading gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today unveiled a new charging system that delivers reliable power and provides convenient storage for Meta Quest virtual reality (VR) fans. The Turtle Beach® Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 ensures that gamers’ devices are fully charged and ready for hours of use. The Fuel Compact VR Charging Station provides power and storage for both the Meta Quest 2 headset and its controllers. Two 20-hour battery packs for the controllers ensure VR gamers never miss a beat, while the magnetic charging system keeps the headset and controllers in-place, charged up, and ready for deep and immersive VR gaming. The Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 is available for pre-order now.

“We continue to grow our best-selling Turtle Beach brand beyond gaming headsets. This year, we’ve expanded our top-rated game controllers and simulation product families with groundbreaking and innovative new products, and now we’re entering the VR category with our Fuel VR charging station,” said Juergen Stark, Chairman and CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Not only does the Fuel VR keep gamers’ Meta Quest 2 gear powered-up and ready to use, but it also looks modern and sleek and provides an organized, space-saving solution perfect for storing everything when you’re back in the real world.”

The complete list of features for Turtle Beach’s Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 includes:

  • Rechargeable Controller Battery Packs: Dual battery packs deliver 20-hours of battery life per pack and eliminate the need for environmentally harmful disposable batteries.
  • Simple Magnetic Charging: Slotted battery door covers on the controllers and a USB-C to magnetic pin dongle for the headset make for easy magnetic charging in just 2.5 hours.
  • Complete, Compact Design: Charge your entire Meta Quest 2 VR setup all at once while taking up minimal space on your desktop or gaming setup thanks to a compact design.
  • Convenient LED Dashboard: Always know when your Meta Quest 2 is ready to use with clear battery indicators on the charging station, with an amber color indicating charge in progress and green indicating 100% charge.

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, Facebook and YouTube.

Mass Effect N7 Day 2022 Announcements

BioWare and EA are celebrating nearly 15 years of the beloved Mass Effect series, and have published a new blog post yesterday that is filled with content for the community that makes everything they do possible. Within this blog, readers will find the next exciting new Mass Effect asset, as well as:

  • A spotlight on Mass Effect leadership bringing the next Mass Effect™ game to life + a letter from project director Mike Gamble
  • Mass Effect-themed wearable items coming to The Sims 4 Nov. 17
  • New N7 Day merch available from online retailers
  • Concept art from the Next Mass Effect team
  • Mass Effect Legendary Edition sale on the EA App and Steam
  • Mass Effect trilogy (Xbox 360) visual comparison to Legendary Edition (Xbox One)

PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview Announced

For the first time since its debut in 2015, the PC Gaming Show is launching a second annual showcase with a new event on November 17. Billed as a 2023 Preview, this iteration will look forward at the most exciting games heading to the PC platform next year and beyond. The PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview will air on Twitch, YouTube and other platforms at 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BT. Viewers can expect a cocktail of trailers and footage from some of the most exciting games currently in development all over the world.

“What we love about PC gaming is that so often the next big thing—Stardew Valley, Valheim, Among Us—completely catches players by surprise,” said PC Gamer Global Editor-in-Chief Evan Lahti. “There are more PC games coming than any one of us can keep track of. We want this show to give PC gamers a digestible look at 2023’s most interesting games.”

The PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview will be presented by Frankie Ward, who first appeared on the PC Gaming Show in 2018 and has been a regular fixture since. Frankie is known for hosting international esports events across a variety of games including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and League of Legends. She was also the expert commentator on the 2021 reboot of GamesMaster for E4 on UK TV.

This summer’s PC Gaming Show reached a peak concurrency of over 4.3m viewers globally and was co-streamed by more than 70 channels. Here are some of the games set to appear in the 2023 Preview:

  • Kerbal Space Program 2 (featuring an exclusive interview with Creative Director Nate Simpson)
  • A brand-new game from League of Geeks, the creators of Armello and the recently announced reboot of Solium Infernum
  • Shadows of Doubt
  • The Great War: Western Front
  • The Top 5 Most-Wanted Games of 2023, as selected by PC Gamer

The PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview is presented in partnership with Intel. “As a gamer, I truly believe the PC is the best place to play – and Intel’s product leadership has enabled the best gaming experiences of the year. We look forward to showcasing future memorable moments with this community during the PC Gaming Show,” said Marcus Kennedy, General Manager of Gaming, Creator and Esports Segment at Intel.

We are also proud to be supported by Starry Studio, Team Miaozi, Plaion, Ravenage, Fireshine Games, Frontier, SEGA, tinyBuild, Fatshark, Hashbane, Wired Productions, Top Hat Studios and Avalanche Studios Group.

The PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview will be available to watch via twitch.tv/pcgamer, youtube.com/pcgamer, twitch.tv/twitchgaming, or on Steam. For more information, visit pcgamingshow.com or visit the Steam event page. Content creators can read more about co-streaming the PC Gaming Show: 2023 Preview here.

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Annual Day of Giving 2022

Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates its 17th annual “Day of Giving” philanthropic event as hundreds of employee volunteers participate in select community outreach activities across Los Angeles. The theme park will serve as home base for Operation School Bell, hosting approximately 300 homeless children for a day of theme park fun.

The children will also be the recipients of an assortment of new clothing and school supplies, from shoes to uniforms and backpacks to books. The afternoon will be spent enjoying Universal Studios Hollywood and some of the theme park’s most engaging rides and attractions, including “Jurassic World – The Ride,” “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” Illumination’s “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and the world-famous Studio Tour.

“Day of Giving” event is an annual Universal Studios Hollywood tradition designed to inspire and connect employees with diverse community organizations, many of which are beneficiaries of the company’s in-house philanthropic organization, Discover A Star Foundation whose mission is to empower individuals and families to lead more productive and fulfilling lives. The day-long event also supports other non-profit organizations across Los Angeles, including MEND Foodbank, TreePeople, and Together We Rise.

WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2022, 9-11am
WHERE: Universal Studios Hollywood – adjacent to the theme park’s main entry

  • 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

Succubus With Guns Pre-Order Discounts

Succubus With Guns will be released on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ on November 18’th! Price is just 9.99 💵 everywhere!

  • Nintendo Switch™ version got -20% discount during two weeks pre-order period.
  • PlayStation 5 version got -50% discount for owners of PlayStation 4 version.

You’re playing as a demoness called by lay occultists. During the summoning ritual, they made a mistake and raised the dead, while turning themselves into zombies. Now you have to return home by jumping to other worlds through portals, all while making your way through the hordes of the undead.

What’s the game all about? It is a simple campaign-style, third-person shooter. As you progress through the game, look for new weapons and hidden ammo. Use them wisely: it’s not so easy to beat the undead in combat.

Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue Reveal Trailer

Developers Steel Wool Studios and publisher tinyBuild invite you to take a closer look at what your mysterious neighbor Mr. Peterson has been up to. Coming soon to PlayStation VR and VR2, Hello Neighbor : Search & Rescue brings players truly face-to-face with the many dangers of this cult horror-puzzle franchise. Check out the trailer below.

The old Peterson house has always been a legend among the local kids. What’s going on there? Why can the sounds of power-tools be heard late into the night? It’s up to a team of six young neighborhood heroes to crack the mystery, confront their fears and infiltrate the twisted house in search of their missing friend. Will they spring their pal, or become prisoners too?

In Hello Neighbor: Search And Rescue, players will have to master the unique abilities of six different pint-sized protagonists, crack puzzles, uncover mysteries and evade the roaming Mr. Peterson. He might not be the only danger roaming the halls either; there’s something truly strange going on in this building. The world can be scary enough from a child’s perspective and downright terrifying when you’re lost in a mad inventor’s lair!

Supporting both the cutting edge PlayStation VR2 headset and the classic PlayStation VR hardware, Hello Neighbor: Search & Rescue will be cross-buy on release. Stay tuned for more details, including the release date.

Ancient Farm Reveal Trailer

Fans of farming games should get ready to exchange their modern tractors and harvesters for considerably more primitive tools. Ancient Farm, a farming and breeding simulator set in antiquity, will soon release on PC. According to UF Games S.A., Ancient Farm will feature varied gameplay and provide a realistic depiction of what it meant to be a farmer in ancient times. Ancient Farm’s release date is to be announced soon…

 

Surviving the Aftermath: Shattered Hope Out Now

Paradox Interactive and Iceflake Studios today released Shattered Hope, the second expansion for their survival colony builder, Surviving the Aftermath. This expansion builds upon the game’s world with the Shattered Moon calamity, adding both the ability to boost resource production and the task of maintaining survivors’ hope. Surviving the Aftermath: Shattered Hope is now available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC at a suggested retail price of 9.99 USD / 7.99 GBP / 9.99 EUR.

In Shattered Hope, the Moon is destroyed and pieces of it descend to the Earth’s surface. This disaster has a silver lining in the form of moon rock deposits, which can be gathered to increase resource production. Survivors must also come together to find hope to persevere, or else they will be plagued by anguish. Balance resources and survivors’ resolve in this human nature-centered expansion to Surviving the Aftermath’s colony management gameplay.

Surviving the Aftermath: Shattered Hope Key Features:

  • Face the Moonfall and use it to your advantage with the new Building Boost mechanic
    The Moon is shattered in the sky and its fragments are crushing down on Earth leaving behind them devastation – but also moon rock deposits. You can refine lunar fragments and obtain lunar dust which will be used to increase the production of your buildings for a limited time. This new building boost mechanic is called overtime.
  • Keep your hopes up, and feast!
    Hope is a new global value that decreases over time and when catastrophes happen in the game. If kept too low for too long, it will trigger a new condition called anguish that, if left untreated, may turn your colonists hostile. So, keep your hope as high as possible by holding feasts at the new colony square building.
  • New production chain: take care of your colonists
    When colonists experience anguish, you can help them by building a trauma center where they will heal. They will recover faster thanks to a brand new medicine called antistress. To make it, you’ll have to grow raw resources on the mushroom farm, then refine them into the actual medicine in the med hut building.

Happy Holidays Collection Coming to Disney+

There’s no place like Disney+ for the holidays with the “Happy Holidays” collection returning for the third year. In addition to perennial favorites, Disney+ will premiere exclusive new movies, series, and specials throughout November and December for everyone in your family to enjoy, including “Night at the Museum: Kahumunrah Rises Again” available on December 9.

New trailers and key art are now available for three upcoming holiday specials exclusive to Disney+; “Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays,” “Best in Snow,” and “Hip Hop Nutcracker.”

With even more highly anticipated exclusive originals coming to the service in 2023, its the perfect time to share the joy of streaming with any Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic fans in your life, To give the gift of Disney+ this holiday season, visit https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/gift-subscription.

New Additions to Disney+’s 2022 Season’s Streamings Collection

 

Disney+ will bring more of the season’s magic to subscribers with new titles from Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD coming to the “Happy Holidays” collection, including: “Mickey Saves Christmas” (Nov 28) and new holiday episodes of “Puppy Dog Pals” (Nov 23), Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends (Nov 30), “The Villains of Valley View” (Dec 7), “Raven’s Home.” (Dec 7), Alice’s Wonderland Bakery (Dec 7), and “Eureka!” (Dec 14). A new spot highlighting Season’s Streamings is now available.

As a special treat for Muppets fans, the full-length version of “The Muppet Christmas Carol” including the song “When Love Is Gone” will be added to the extras page of the film on Disney+ on December 9 in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

From Scott Calvin’s return to the big red suit to joyful music from Pentatonix, the following Disney+ Originals will be available to stream in the “Happy Holidays” collection:

“Donna Hay Christmas”: Now Streaming

Donna Hay shows us how to create the most spectacular festive celebration in her new four-part series, Donna Hay Christmas. From reimagined festive mains like the ultimate glazed ham, to show-stopping desserts like her signature centerpiece pavlova, Donna shares her best time-savers and signature cheats to create your very own kind of Christmas magic.

“The Santa Clauses” Streaming November 16

Scott Calvin is back! After being Santa Claus for nearly thirty years, he’s as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his Santa magic. Scott struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, as well as being there for his family. Upon discovering there is a way to retire from his post, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband.

“Best in Snow” Streaming November 18

“Best in Snow” is a festive holiday special, hosted by Tituss Burgess, featuring teams from around the world transported to a magical snowy village and thrown into a spirited competition to show off their snow-carving skills. Spectacular snow sculptures, lively musical performances from DCappella, and special guest Kermit the Frog make this action-packed winter event fun for the entire family.

“The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special” Streaming November 25

On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present.

 

“The Hip Hop Nutcracker” Streaming November 25

RUN DMC’s Rev Run brings us along for a hip-hop reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet set in New York City. On the night of the annual New Year’s Eve Block Party, Maria-Clara’s Mom and Pop aren’t getting along and it’s bringing her down. Maria-Clara embarks on a holiday adventure to bring her parents back together. Will it be enough to rekindle their lost love before the clock strikes midnight?

“Pentatonix: Around the World for the Holidays” Streaming December 2

Superstar a cappella group Pentatonix needs inspiration for their annual holiday album. After getting locked in a mystical mailroom, a little Disney magic sends us on a whirlwind tour around the world, discovering holiday traditions and inspiration from Pentatonix fans across the globe. The journey leads the group to realize that wherever we find ourselves, it really is a small world, after all!

 

Exclusive Disney+ Originals Premiering During the Holiday Season

 

In addition to the seasonal themed offerings, Disney+ offers a dynamic slate of new exclusive content streaming. In addition to crowning the new Mirror Ball trophy winner in the season finale of “Dancing with the Stars” on November 21 and the exciting season 1 finale of “Andor” on November 23, Disney+ is also streaming the below and more:

Save Our Squad with David Beckham” Streaming November 9

David Beckham is coming home. Over the course of a season, David joins East London club, Westward Boys, a team playing in the league where it all began for him as a boy – the Echo Premier League. Westward haven’t won a game all season, and the threat of being relegated from the league looms large. David has a mammoth task at hand. Will he be able to save their squad?

Zootopia+ (Shorts) Streaming November 9

“Zootopia+” heads back to the fast-paced mammal metropolis of Zootopia in a short-form series that dives deeper into the lives of some of the Oscar®-winning feature film’s most intriguing residents, including Fru Fru, the fashion-forward arctic shrew; ZPD dispatcher Clawhauser, the sweet-toothed cheetah; and Flash, the smiling sloth who’s full of surprises.

“Limitless with Chris Hemsworth” Streaming November 16

Chris Hemsworth is on an epic mission to discover how to live better for longer. With the help of world-class experts, family and friends, he’s embarking on a series of immense challenges to push himself to new limits and stop the diseases of old age before they take hold. Chris will discover how we all can unlock our potential to stay fitter, healthier and happier throughout our lives.

“Disenchanted” Streaming November 18

A live-action musical comedy “Disenchanted” is a sequel to Disney’s box office hit “Enchanted” featuring the original cast from the heart-warming story of the lovable, hopelessly romantic maiden, Giselle from the fairy tale world of Andalasia who has grown disillusioned with life in the city and moves with her growing family to the suburbs in search of a more fairytale life.

Mickey: The Story of a Mouse Streaming November 18

Mickey Mouse is recognized as a symbol of joy and innocence in virtually every corner of the globe. Mickey became an overnight sensation when he starred in the first sync-sound animated short, Steamboat Willie. Through the decades, he evolved into strikingly different versions that reflect both his creator’s remarkable career and dramatic societal shifts in the nation he came to represent.

“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” Streaming November 20

“Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium” is a concert event featuring legendary, global superstar Elton John, live from Dodger Stadium in his final North American show. As part of his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour, this concert experience features special guests and performances of unparalleled global hits spanning decades, in one of the greatest send-offs in music history. This is a must-see concert event for audiences of all ages. Leading up to the concert is the “Countdown to Elton Live” red carpet event featuring celebrity guests and a countdown to the historic live concert.

“Willow” Streaming November 30

An all-new action-adventure series based on George Lucas’ fantasy-adventure film. The story began when an aspiring sorcerer, played by Warwick Davis, is whisked away on a journey to protect an infant empress Elora Danan and vanquish the evil Queen Bavmorda from their world of Andowyne. Now, the story continues with Davis reprising his titular role as he leads an unlikely crew of heroes on a quest to protect Andowyne from an even larger foe than they had imagined possible.

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick Rules” Streaming December 2

The riotous antics of angst-ridden, disaster-prone, middle school student Greg Heffley continue, focusing this time around on his complicated relationship with older brother Rodrick. Now, Greg takes on one of his biggest challenges yet – surviving a weekend alone with Rodrick and abiding by his growing list of rules.

“Idina Menzel: Which Way to the Stage?” Streaming December 9

Join Tony Award®-winner Idina Menzel on her journey to headline Madison Square Garden in this intimate and inspirational documentary.

“Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again” Streaming December 9

In “Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again,” Nick Daley is following in his father’s footsteps as night watchman at the American Museum of Natural History, so he knows what happens when the sun goes down. But when the maniacal ruler Kahmunrah escapes, it is up to Nick to save the museum once and for all.

“National Treasure: Edge of History” Streaming December 14

Jess Valenzuela’s life is turned upside down when an enigmatic stranger gives her a clue to a centuries-old treasure that might be connected to her long-dead father. Jess has a knack for solving puzzles, and her skills are put to the test as she and her friends follow a series of clues hidden in American artifacts and landmarks. But can Jess outsmart a black-market antiquities dealer in a race to find history’s greatest lost treasure and unbury the truth about her family’s past?

“Le Pupille” Streaming December 16

From writer and director, Alice Rohrwacher, and Academy Award®-winning producer, Alfonso Cuarón, “Le Pupille” is a tale of innocence, greed and fantasy. This live action short is about desires, pure and selfish, about freedom and devotion, and about the anarchy that is capable of flowering in the minds of girls within the confines of a strict religious boarding school at Christmas.

“Encanto at The Hollywood Bowl” Streaming December 28 

Step into Casa Madrigal for an unprecedented concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Academy Award®-winning “Encanto” reunites at the Hollywood Bowl. Starring Stephanie Beatriz (as Mirabel), Adassa (as Dolores), Carolina Gaitán (as Pepa), Jessica Darrow (as Luisa), Diane Guerrero (as Isabela), Mauro Castillo (as Félix), Angie Cepeda (as Julieta) and Olga Merediz (as Abuela Alma) and special guests, including legendary Colombian superstars and multiple Latin GRAMMY Winners Carlos Vives and Andrés Cepeda, “Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl” turns the historic venue into the world of the animated film that became a global phenomenon. This live-to-film concert experience, featuring an 80-person orchestra, 50 dancers and out-of-this-world special effects, gives viewers a front-row seat to the unprecedented musical extravaganza celebrating the world, characters and songs of Disney Animation’s “Encanto.”

2022 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive

The Disney+ Season’s Streamings celebration coincides with The Walt Disney Company’s 2022 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive benefiting the Marine Toys for Tots Program. For 75 years, Disney has supported Toys for Tots to help bring toys to millions of children in need during the holiday season. Families and fans can join the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive and give back to those who need it most by:

  • Donating a toy online at shopDisney.com from now through December 24, 2022, or
  • Donating a new, unwrapped toy in person at one of our drop-off locations now through December 12, 2022 (the list of which can be found at Disney.com/toydrive)