World of Warships Blitz, the leading mobile naval action MMO with 30m+ downloads worldwide and a Pocket Gamer People’s Choice Award under its belt, is about to treat its players to exclusive content inspired by the rich and grimdark Warhammer 40,000 universe. Starting December 2, steer mighty Naval Battleships in the name of the Emperor of Mankind or for the Blood God!
World of Warships Blitz players will be able to take charge of two brand-new Tier VIII Battleships: the Ragnarok and the Ignis Purgatio. They each come with a unique camouflage and a custom voiceover Commander who provides an additional upgrade to their ship when equipped.
Justinian Lyons XIII, a valiant Imperial Navy officer of pious military lineage, is in command of the Naval Battleship Ignis Purgatio. This sea-roaming stronghold has the For the Emperor! skill temporarily boosting the range of its secondary guns and anti-aircraft weaponry, and can bear the unique Protector of the Faith camouflage.
The sworn enemy of Justinian, Arthas Roqthar the Cold, is a Khorne Aspiring Champion who commands the Naval Battleship Ragnarok. This seaborne citadel of Chaos possesses the Let the Galaxy Burn! skill that can increase its top velocity and its main gun accuracy and reload speed. The vessel can wear the unique Primordial Annihilator camouflage.
“We’re very excited to bring these unique ships, Commanders, and camos to our players”, says Alex Sou, World of Warships Blitz Product Manager. “Warhammer 40,000-inspired content was appreciated by the World of Warships PC and consoles communities, and we’re excited to add some of the grim gothic atmosphere of this renowned universe to the World of Warships Blitz setting. We hope that our community will enjoy limited-edition offers as well.”
The unique content can be obtained in the game’s Premium Shop, via the Blitz Pass and Crates.
What side are you on? Procure your mighty Naval Battleship, shell your adversaries with powerful salvos, and turn the tide of battles to rule the waves!
Independent developer Misc Games recently announced the release of Fishing: North Atlantic Enhanced Edition for Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Major improvements include RTX support, PS5 DualSense controller support, as well as the addition of new fishing boats, officially licensed in-game items, customized start options, and the ability to transfer game saves from previous gen to current gen consoles.
Those who own Fishing: North Atlantic on consoles can purchase the Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S at an 85% discount ($5.49/£4.10 — normally $37.99/£28.40) until March 24, 2022. Owners with the existing Steam version will receive the Enhanced Edition as a completely free update, while those with previous gen consoles can take advantage of a minor update to the base game that includes various bug fixes and gameplay improvements.
Watch the Fishing: North Atlantic Enhanced Edition teaser trailer here:
The sequel to the popular fishing simulator game Fishing: Barents Sea, Fishing: North Atlantic is set off the coast of Nova Scotia, where the ocean is boundless, unpredictable, and teeming with tuna, swordfish, succulent scallops, and crawly crustaceans. You’re invited to take on the role of captain responsible for commanding a crew of fellow anglers keen on returning to port with a bounty of fish, crab, and lobster. This is one of the most deadly careers in the world, where ocean swells are as rife with risk as they are riches. It’s up to you to monitor GPS and sonar signals for fish habitats, avoid brutal storms when possible, and order the crew to toss deep line buoys and crab pots overboard at the appropriate moments. Be sure to study those maps carefully: this is as real as it gets.
Key Features of Fishing: North Atlantic Enhanced Edition:
True to Life Detail: Now featuring stunning RTX support, every island, inlet, harborfront, and rocky crag is meticulously crafted after real-world map data of Nova Scotia. Players will have their hands full navigating the open waters of the Canadian maritime province.
Ship-Shape Vessels Abound: With over 27 available ships, all of them based on real vessels, including a brand new trawler and the legendary “Andrea Gail”, players will have plenty of ways to traverse the Atlantic. There’s even officially licensed equipment from Hermes, Scanmar, Skipasyn, Pronav, NorSap, and Breeze to be found on deck!
Hooks ‘n Lines: Catching swordfish is quite a bit different from trapping lobsters, which is why harpooning, trawling, deeplining, and many more fishing techniques are part of the game. Players will learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to be a commercial fisherman and haul in a fortune!
When it Rains, it Pours: The Enhanced Edition introduces a new volumetric weather system, which includes intense rain, snow, heavy cloud cover, and thunderstorms. Captains and their crew will need to maintain careful watch of weather systems in order to keep their boots firmly planted on board.
Gone Fishin’: A new custom start option means players can decide how and where they’d like to begin their commercial fishing career. Start options include which fishing vessel to begin with, what habitat size they’d like to explore, as well as their starting fishing season, down to an exact day of the year.
In 2014, Dark Horse Comics and CCP Games brought to life new stories from the world of EVE Online for fans across the globe to enjoy. Now, Dark Horse is pleased to continue that partnership with EVE Online: Capsuleer Chronicles new four-issue miniseries from the universe of EVE, launching digitally on December 1, 2021.
Creators Melissa Grey, Sam Maggs, Dexter Vines, Kieran McKeown, Sebastian Cheng, and Nate Piekos explore never-before-seen stories from EVE Online featuring explosions, space battles, dying, and being reborn—again and again and again!
A new threat has come to their star cluster, an ancient and inhuman civilization demanding New Eden’s empires either submit to conversion or die. Despite their differences in loyalties, these four Capsuleers battle tooth and nail to save each other and all of New Eden, hoping to buy just enough time for reinforcements to arrive.
“Beyond any of the technological pinnacles achieved among its stars, the world of EVE is unwaveringly human. There are no aliens; from the vast Empires, to the ruthless Drifters, to the enigmatic Triglavian Collective, each of EVE’s factions is a different branching descendant of humanity. Every ounce of the drive and tenaciousness of our modern mankind survives and thrives in the people of New Eden, forming a web of ideals, politics, and conflicts that will always be at their core familiar to us – laying the foundation for a universe like no other.” – Uriel Anteovnuecci
EVE Online: Capsuleer Chronicles #1 of 4 arrives December 1, 2021, and is available through Dark Horse Digital and wherever you get your digital comics.
Discover a stunning array of Cretaceous animals with Jurassic World Evolution 2: Early Cretaceous Pack. Expand your park with four thrilling prehistoric species, including land dwelling dinosaurs, and marine and flying reptiles. These majestic species feel more alive than ever as they preside over territory and display brand-new behaviors when interacting with each other, fighting for dominance and reacting intelligently to the world around them.
This Early Cretaceous Pack features:
Kronosaurus is named after the King of the Titans, Kronos, as it is one of the largest ever pliosaurs, a carnivorous species of marine reptiles with powerful, paddle-like flippers to help it capture its prey.
Dsungaripterus is a small and stout pterosaur, easily identified by its distinctive head crest and its long, upcurved jaw.
Minmi is a small, tank-like dinosaur belonging to the ankylosaur family. Unlike other ankylosaurians, it has horizontally oriented bone plates running along the sides of its back, making the Minmi well-protected against predators.
Wuerhosaurus is part of the stegosaurid family of dinosaurs. It sits low to the ground in order to feed on lower vegetation and uses tail spikes as a defence against any potential predators.
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Early Cretaceous Pack will be available December 9 on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GeForce Now, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of $7.99.The Jurassic World Evolution 2: Early Cretaceous Pack requires the Jurassic World Evolution 2 base game to download and play. Jurassic World Evolution 2 is available on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GeForce Now, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of $59.99.
DJI waited a good long while before releasing the follow up to their popular OSMO Action camera. The new camera, dubbed the DJI Action 2, features a daring new design with all new features and technology. The question remains, however, was it worth the wait?
Out of the box, you’ll find the DJI Action 2 camera, USB charging cable, magnetic lanyard mount, and GoPro style mount. Depending on what box you purchase, you’ll also find either the front-facing display module or the power module. The biggest change to the camera since its predecessor is its modular approach. The actual camera of the DJI Action 2 is its own module. This little module weighs about 2 ounces and makes for a great helmet camera. Under the hood of the camera module lies a 1/1.7″ CMOS sensor and an F2.8 lens with a 155º field of view. This provides slightly better low light sensitivity than the GoPro HERO 10 and allows for some great stabilization. Unfortunately, the protective glass of the lens is not replaceable. GoPro attempted this with their HERO 8 only to receive so much criticism for it, they re-added it in the HERO 9 and 10. Will the same fate befall DJI? Time will tell!
DJI includes a really cool technology in the Action 2 called HorizonSteady, a new stabilization method that automatically keeps the horizon level in your footage. Even more impressive is that it does this in real time as you record video! One caveat to HorizonSteady is that it is relegated to 1080p resolution. Thanks to its lens and sensor combo, the Action 2 supports up to 4x digital zoom while taking photographs. Incredibly, it still takes good photos even when fully zoomed-in! While recording video, the available digital zoom options will change based on framerate and stabilization selection.
The camera supports a number of shooting modes, including timelapse and slow motion – and it can do both of those in 4K. On the backside of the Action 2 camera module, you’ll find a large and crisp LCD display. The display features a snappy touchscreen with an easy to use interface. There is no room for a front-facing display as the entire camera module is very small. You can, however, attach the camera module to the front display module. This provides not only a front-facing display but, also, a bigger battery to draw power from as well as a four-way microphone system for better audio pickup. There is a microphone on the Action 2 camera module, but it is not meant for high quality recording – it’s not bad, just not what you’ll probably desire in your footage. DJI has recently announced the DJI Mic, a wireless microphone system (similar in idea to the RODE Wireless Go II) that connects with the DJI Action 2 in a camera/microphone ecosystem. We haven’t gotten to check that out, but we’ll do a review if we do.
Unfortunately, there is no way to replace the built-in battery of the camera module. Not being able to swap batteries out means you are reliant on charging more often and, sometimes, that just isn’t conducive to the event or activity you are filming. This also means that, eventually, when that LiPo battery dies – that’s it… You’ll have to rely on the power module or display module to provide power to the camera which won’t always work for your needs. Worse yet is that the built-in camera module’s battery doesn’t last very long – especially when shooting in 4K. We’re talking like ten minutes or so. In 1080p, the camera module lasts a lot longer. Of course, when attached to the power or front display modules, battery life goes up quite a bit, but that’s to be expected. It could have been nice to have hot swappable camera module batteries to help with this – but, I digress…
Also, the magnetic clamp system, while ingenious, is not entirely foolproof. For instance, even though I thought the camera was securely snapped into the power module, I actually had to give it a little push and jiggle to make sure the clamps fully connected to the housing. The magnets are strong to be sure, but the added clamps provide the extra confidence needed to take both modules into more extreme situations.
The camera module also lacks a memory card slot. This means that you are limited to 22.4GB of available storage while recording. However, given the low battery life, this might not be a problem? The power and front display modules do, thankfully, support microSD cards for additional storage, but this is another area where the camera module needs to improve.
Overall, the DJI Action 2 is a mixed bag for an action camera. It features a great sensor and stabilization but, from a longevity standpoint, the camera module alone may not be what you need for your helmet-mounted recording. If you are happy with using the power module or front display modules a lot while filming, then you’ll probably like it quite a bit. Another bonus, its modular design means that DJI can always add more cool modules down the road but it’s anyone’s guess as to what they’ll be and at what cost.
In this edition of the GamingShogun 2021 gift guide series, we’re looking at our favorite keyboards from this year. Where would we be without keyboards? We’d be relying on speech-to-text or brainwaves or… Who knows?! Anyway, here are the keyboards…
Corsair K100 RGB ($229.99)
Corsair’s K100 RGB gaming keyboard is priced fairly high for most budgets. However, if you’re a serious gamer looking for a mechanical gaming keyboard with some amazing build quality and optical key switches, you won’t be disappointed with the K100 RGB. Its Corsair OPX optical mechanical key switches are satisfying to use and fairly silent with only a 1.0mm actuation distance. Corsair even has added some under-keyboard cable management spaces to make sure your desktop stays as tidy as possible.
Razer’s Huntsman V2 is my personal gaming keyboard. I simply love the Razer optical key switches, and this model comes in both clicky and silent varieties – plus, the Huntsman V2 comes with some nifty media controls which I use every day. Overall, for $200 dollars, you can’t go wrong with the Razer Huntsman V2.
Coming in at roughly $80 dollars, the Cooler Master CK552 brings hefty, mechanical keyboard functionality with an economic price. The CK552 is also available in three different key switch types: Red, blue, and brown! Of the keyboards in this gift guide, this is also the only one with true mechanical key switches, not optical switches. It’s also completely plug and play, there is no software to deal with or profiles to setup.
Today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that Marvel’s Avengers patch 2.2 is now available, bringing with it an entirely new four-player Raid to take on the villain Klaw as well as a new Hero exclusive to PlayStation, Spider-Man.
In addition to the Raid and Hero, the update brings with it several new and improved systems, including:
Shipments – The Shipments feature provides an entirely new path to earn coveted cosmetics, resources, and other items strictly through gameplay, a highly requested option from the Marvel’s Avengers community. Each Shipment costs 500 Units (the currency earned while playing the game) and pulls from a collection of nearly 250 possible items, with a small chance of rewarding a premium Outfit unavailable via any other means of acquisition. But luck isn’t required to get the Outfit; players will automatically receive it after claiming 100 Shipments. A blog with more information about the Shipments feature is available to read at https://avengers.square-enix-games.com/en-us/news/earned-cosmetics-dev-blog/.
Power-Level Increase – The maximum Power Level achievable has increased from 150 to 175. Acquiring the best gear requires players to complete the game’s toughest challenge: the new four-player Klaw Raid: Discordant Sound on Elite mode, its hardest difficulty level.
Gear Upgrading – Players can now recycle gear of a higher power level to upgrade their current gear to match the higher-power level of the consumed item, with few exceptions. A blog detailing the gear upgrade system is available at https://avengers.square-enix-games.com/en-us/news/gear-resources-rework-blog.
A Marvel’s Avengers WAR TABLE Deep Dive dedicated to patch 2.2 premiered on November 29 and offered an extensive look at what players can expect from the update.
Today’s update adds to a game already packed with content, bringing new features and continuing the game’s story through the ongoing Avengers Initiative. Marvel’s Avengers now offers several campaigns, nine playable heroes (ten on PlayStation platforms), and endless multiplayer co-op action for up to four players.
About the New Raid: Discordant Sound
Raids in Marvel’s Avengers are one of the truest tests of end-game teamwork. They require advanced tactics and the full cooperation of a four-player team equipped with the highest-end gear. The Raid offers two difficulty levels: Normal and Elite mode, which ratchets up the challenge even further, but also offers the game’s best rewards.
Following the events of the War for Wakanda Expansion, the sonic monster Klaw has returned to the Vibranium Mound to destroy Wakanda. Black Panther and the Avengers must stop him before he can succeed!
About Spider-Man and the With Great Power Hero Event
The legendary web slinger Spider-Man is now available exclusively to PlayStation players in today’s update along with the Spider-Man: With Great Power Hero Event. Spider-Man’s high-flying acrobatics bring an entirely new way to experience the game either solo or with friends, and his unique movement and combat abilities are sure to be a great addition to any Strike Team taking on missions in the Avengers Initiative.
Players will experience Spider-Man’s story through unlockable challenges woven throughout the Avengers Initiative. Peter Parker learns of a deadly new threat and must partner with the Avengers to stop AIM from acquiring technology that could make their synthoid army unstoppable. Insistent on keeping his identity hidden, Parker forms a tentative friendship with Ms. Marvel and Black Widow and must struggle with the new dynamics of working with a team. Will he join up full time with the Avengers, or stay independent in his fight against AIM?
Cold Iron Studios, is proud to announce that Season 2 of Aliens: Fireteam Elite will be available on December 14, for all players across Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam™.
Following the September release of Season 1: Phalanx, this new season includes free items for all players, including a new mode called Point Defense. This fast-paced alternative to Horde Mode will challenge players in a new survival-based defensive match where your fireteam must protect, repair, and hold 3 different strategic points through multiple attack waves from the xenomorph hive. Players may buy temporary consumables to even the odds by utilizing Fabrication Points earned during the mode and can unlock up to 20 new rewards by completing the mode at various difficulties.
Season 2: Point Defense features the following free content:
New Game Mode: Point Defense.
New Feature: Lifetime Stats
New weapons, attachments, and cosmetics added to the game as Point Defense rewards or at the in-game store.
New challenge cards.
Coinciding with the release of Season 2, the second Endeavor Pass DLC Pack, The Nostromo Salvage Pack, will also be made available. Emerging from a 57-year hypersleep, this pack includes over 20 exclusive items, including two Nostromo-themed class kit skin designs, eight weapon colors, four decals, four head accessories, four emotes, and more!
The complete 4-DLC Endeavor Pass is included with the Deluxe Edition of the game, available for $69.99. Individual Endeavor Pass cosmetic DLC packs are available separately for $9.99 each. The Standard Edition of the game is available for $39.99, with an option to upgrade this to the Deluxe Edition.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Additional information can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Discord, YouTube, or the official website at www.AliensFireteamElite.com.
Over the weekend, Techland passed another production milestone for their upcoming open world game. Dying Light 2 Stay Human earned a golden status, meaning the game is ready to be published and discs can now start to be manufactured, ready to hit store shelves on February 4, 2022.
“We are very excited about this and now we can truly feel that this is actually happening! After so many years of hard work we are proudly looking forward to the release of Dying Light 2 Stay Human.” said Tymon Smektała, Lead Game Designer.
He also mentioned that the work is not over yet and the gold status does not mean it’s time to slow down. “This is it. The final and crucial moment for us. The game is ready to be manufactured, but we will not slow down. The fact that the game is done and we hit the gold status two months before the release is a great sign but it doesn’t mean that our work ends here. There are still some upgrades and tweaks to add, and community feedback to implement, but the base is solid and ready to play. I’m extremely proud of the whole team!
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is an ambitious action-RPG with an open world set in the Modern Dark Ages. The long-awaited game has occupied the Number One place on Steam’s Wishlist charts since September 2020, and the studio is aware of the community’s high expectations. After positive feedback from media and influencers all over the world following hands-on preview sessions, Techland wants to spend the next two months implementing additional feedback while polishing and optimizing the game even more to meet those high expectations.
Techland recently invited viewers to watch the next episode of Dying 2 Know, Episode 5, where 15 minutes of new gameplay will be shown to fans. This episode will be live to watch on twitch.tv/techland on December 2, 2021 at 12 PM PT / 9 PM CET.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches February 4 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders can be placed at dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.
The legendary strategy franchise is back, combining heart-pounding combat with new layers of strategy in a breathtaking Mediterranean setting. Relic Entertainment™ and SEGA® Europe Ltd. are excited to announce that players around the world will be able to play the brand-new Company of Heroes™ 3 Multiplayer Pre-Alpha tomorrow, before the game’s full release in 2022. Players can head over to CompanyOfHeroes.com to join CoH-Development and pre-load the free Multiplayer Pre-Alpha right now!
The Multiplayer Pre-Alpha will allow players to jump online and get a first glimpse at some exciting new multiplayer combat. They can experience four Italian maps in a variety of game modes, including co-op vs AI opponents, competitive PvP and Skirmish vs AI, while trying out familiar and brand-new features like Full Tactical Pause in skirmish mode, vehicle side armour, Verticality, Battlegroups, and Veterancy. Two classic factions return, the US forces and The Wehrmacht, each bringing their unique and game-changing abilities to the battlefield. More factions will be revealed in the run up to launch, with Company of Heroes 3 promising more content than ever before.
Over on Relic’s community platform CoH-Development, passionate players have already been sharing their valuable feedback since Company of Heroes 3 was announced with a Pre-Alpha Preview this summer. The studio is looking forward to hearing from its community yet again on the upcoming Multiplayer Pre-Alpha to ensure that, with the gathered feedback, they deliver the biggest and best multiplayer experience at launch yet.
How to get access to CoH3
The Company of Heroes 3 Multiplayer Pre-Alpha is available for pre-load on Steam right now, and playable from Tuesday, 30th November 5:00PM GMT until Tuesday, 7th December 04:00AM GMT. Anyone that already has a COH-Development account, and has played the first Pre-Alpha, can simply head over to their Steam library, pre-load the Multiplayer Pre-Alpha and play the slice from its launch. New players can sign up to COH-Development for free here and link their Steam account to get access to the game tomorrow.
For more information about Company of Heroes 3 head to www.companyofheroes.com, You can follow the game on YouTube, Twitter, Discord, Twitch and Facebook. For more information about SEGA Europe, log on to www.sega.co.uk and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and Twitter.
