Author - Jerry Paxton

SpellForce III Reforced Journey Mode Trailer Released

2022/04/28

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

SpellForce III Reforced is coming to PlayStation and Xbox on June 7th. Compared to the original version released on PC in September 2017, the Reforced edition is not only a complete overhaul but also adds new features to the game, one being the Journey Mode.

The Journey Mode allows you to create your own hero and offers more than 20+ hours of unique content with a lot of replay value while paying tribute to the much-beloved “free game mode” from the original SpellForce 1. Players can also compete in custom Journey Skirmish matches against each other, which allows them to bring their powerful Journey Heroes to battle.

SpellForce III Reforced is already available on PC and will be coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series S/X™ on June 7th, 2022.

This Is the President Coming to Mobile

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Having a distinct social media platform as the POTUS is a must-have on your mobile device. Another go-to app for the ruler of tomorrow would be “This Is the President”! This game teaches you how to be a proper politician. And it is coming to your mobile device on May 10th, 2022!

“This Is the President” will come to the App Store, Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.

“This Is the President” is a story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and management. In the year 2020, you are elected to be the President of the United States of America. To escape justice for your past crimes as a shady multi-millionaire businessman, you need to ratify Amendment 28 which would grant lifetime immunity to any President.

There’s only one way out. Change the fabric of the Constitution of the United States by persuading, blackmailing, bribing, and bullying a large part of the political system into granting you lifelong immunity.

About “This Is the President”:

Experience PC quality gaming on your mobile device
Manage your approval rating, cash and crew unlike any US President before – stay on top of your presidency by any means necessary
Hold speeches, draft executive orders, manage daily crises, hold press conferences, and tweet better than any President before
Hire a team of assassins, hackers, lobbyists, and other specialists. Send them on dangerous missions that can be solved by legal means. If that doesn’t work, send them on dangerous missions that can be solved by illegal means
Experience a compelling interactive narrative with a wide variety of choices and story branches. Will you end your term on your terms, or are you just a pawn in a bigger game?
Rule the country as a true mobster would with a shadow cabinet that is feared and respected on a global scale

Razer Co-Founder and President Emeritus Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff Passes Away at 81

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News, Peripherals News

Razer has posted that Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff has passed away at 81. I thought I’d take a moment to share my thoughts on Rob…

Back in 2005, when I started GamingShogun.com, we searched high and low for news sources as well as peripheral sources for reviews. No one would talk to us. No one. As a young gamer I still had my Boomslang gaming mouse so I thought I’d reach out to Razer. It was a long shot, I thought, but I took a chance.

After so many rejected us, and more would just not talk to us, I got a personal email back from Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff himself. He took time to get to know us, even sent us some products to review, and got us on the company’s press release list.

But that wasn’t all. I then walked up to him at CES and he immediately recognized my name on my event badge. He seemed so genuinely excited to meet me in person (and here I was the one who was really nervous and excited to meet him). He gave me an interview about their products and then spent a good 30 minutes on top of that just talking about gaming in general as well as his personal pursuits like being an author, cycling, and his secrets for longevity. I always looked forward to booking Razer appointments because I knew I’d get the chance to pick his brain a bit on the current state of gaming and hear some sage wisdom from him even when the camera was off. Then, even more to my amazement, he became friends with me on Facebook!

Even after he left an active role at Razer, we would still communicate off and on about how things were going.

He was a truly generous, kind human being who lived an amazing life, and I’ll never forget our interviews and musings. Thank you Robert.

-Jerry “GamingShogun” Paxton

This War of Mine: Final Cut coming to Xbox Series X and PS5

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Xbox Series X News

This War of Mine – the bestselling antiwar game in which players take on the role of civilians in a besieged city, to experience war-torn reality from a down-to-earth perspective—is coming to Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 on May 10th. This newly overhauled version named This War of Mine: Final Cut, will be also available on Day One on Xbox Game Pass.

“The message and themes existing inside of This War of Mine have, unfortunately, become brutally vivid and relevant in recent months. We believe it’s especially important to educate people on the realities of war right now, while its horrifying reality has become a daily struggle for people that are close to us. We’re proud that recent This War of Mine fundraising helped us create a wave of spontaneous help for war victims in Ukraine, and we hope we can further spread our antiwar message with This War of Mine: Final Cut” – says Przemek Marszal, 11 bit studios CEO.

Apart from the newly updated 4K visuals and UI adjustments—which help the sketched, raw aesthetics resonate more than ever—the Final Cut package also contains all locations from both the base game and This War of Mine: Stories, new quests and events, one new classic scenario, and a brand-new character.

This War of Mine: Stories, comprised of three narrative-focused DLC episodes, will be also available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 separately or in one package. This War of Mine: Complete Edition bundles the base game with all of the Stories DLC.

MATCHPOINT Tennis Championships Xbox Game Pass Trailer

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

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

Publisher Kalypso Media is pleased to announce that Matchpoint – Tennis Championships, the highly anticipated Tennis simulator title from developer Torus Games, will be spinning it’s way on day one to Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on July 7th, 2022. Kalypso Media is excited to share news of the deal with Microsoft on the highly successful membership service.

Simon Hellwig, Kalypso Media Owner & Managing Director, says of this news: “We are very excited that Matchpoint – Tennis Championships will already be available on the official release date of July 7th, 2022 for Game Pass customers on Windows PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and that we will be able to present our new tennis franchise to as many players as possible around the world.”

Packed with authentic gameplay and true-to-life techniques, this modern tennis simulator will provide players with a thrilling and dynamic experience. Ready to take to the courts? Players can compete in 65 tournaments across 26 stadiums and have the option of going racket-to-racket with the game’s 16 licensed players available at the point of release.

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships will be released with Xbox Game Pass on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC Game Pass on July 7th, 2022. The title will also be available on other previously mentioned platforms.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful independent developers and publishers, is delighted to announce that Zombie Army 4: Dead War is available now on Nintendo Switch, bringing single and multiplayer mayhem, gore and carnage to the handheld. Previously released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, the Nintendo Switch version of Zombie Army 4 makes no compromises, featuring the same massive hordes of the undead while also including all of the content from Season Pass One on the game card.

Zombie Army 4 is the perfect co-operative shooter as you and your friends can take on hordes of the undead with support for two to four players in both local wireless and online modes.

Developed by Rebellion North, Zombie Army 4: Dead War on Nintendo Switch dynamically changes resolution to ensure a smooth 30fps experience, running up to 1080p when docked and 720p when undocked. The game includes a number of Nintendo Switch-specific features and in-game Achievements. Players are able to utilize the gyroscope to fine-tune their aim or use the Pro Controller. Upon completing the base game’s storyline they will unlock ‘Nightmare Mode,’ which will increase the challenge even further. Zombie Army 4 also takes advantage of Steam Cross-Save* – allowing users to take their Steam saves onto their Nintendo Switch to continue the fight on the move.

As an additional bonus for Nintendo Switch owners, all of the content from Season Pass One is included with the game at launch, giving players three additional levels, four character packs, nine weapon bundles, five weapon skin packs and four character outfit bundles. The same pack is now available free on all other platforms.

If that’s still not enough content for you then both Season Pass Two and Season Pass Three are available to purchase now on the Nintendo eShop.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War is available to buy now on Nintendo Switch for $49.99. It is also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Epic Games Store, Steam, the Microsoft Store and Google Stadia. It’s playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with upgraded next-gen features.

To keep up to date with all the latest news from the undead, please visit ZombieArmy.com and follow the game on social media: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

Into the Starfield – Episode 3 Dives into Soundtrack

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today we are pleased to present the next episode in the ongoing Into the Starfield video series. In this episode, Bethesda Game Studios Audio Director Mark Lampert and Starfield Composer Inon Zur sit down to talk about the music and sound design of Starfield. Listen as they discuss Lampert and Zur’s artistic process, how the score affects a player’s experience and the search for answers that is at the heart of Starfield’s music.

“Starfield is the most ambitious project I’ve ever worked on,” says Zur. “It’s a vast game about a vast place, but more than anything else it’s bravely asking big questions—philosophical questions and important questions—that usually people don’t bother or dare to ask.”

Starfield arrives exclusively on Xbox Series X|S and PC on 11.11.22. Play it day one with Xbox Game Pass.

EPOS Launches New Colors for H3PRO Hybrid Gaming Headset

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Premium gaming audio brand EPOS launches two slick new color variants for its award-winning H3PRO Hybrid gaming headset: Ghost White and Racing Green. The H3PRO Hybrid brings next-level wireless gaming through its low latency wireless dongle connection and has built-in Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for removing background noise – taking the high amount of passive noise cancellation, known from the H3 Series for the optimal gaming experience, even further. The H3PRO Hybrid delivers a high-quality audio experience to gamers looking for reliable wireless performance with a versatile list of use cases.

“With the H3PRO Hybrid, we added all new features to the latest edition of the H3 Series of headsets which includes up to 30 hours of low latency wireless gaming and enhanced noise cancellation through our new ANC function,” said Nadia, Product Manager, EPOS Gaming. “These latest iterations to the EPOS Gaming Suite along with wireless dongle, offer gamers various options to optimize their audio experience to the fullest. Also, our brand-new Ghost White and Racing Green color alternatives make the H3PRO Hybrid a gorgeous looking headset that gamers can show off.”

Connect to Your Device of Choice Effortlessly

The H3PRO Hybrid offers high quality audio for PC and console gamers alike. They can plug right into the action with a low latency dongle or a USB cable compatible with PC, PS5™, and PS4™. The headset also connects to Xbox® Series X|S, Xbox® One, Nintendo Switch™, and Mac® with a 3.5 mm cable. The wide variety of connectivity options lets gamers experience the freedom of wireless connections without hassle or delays.

Unmatched Comfort and Connection

The H3PRO Hybrid is intuitively designed for style, duration, and immersion. Its sleek design commands attention while avoiding bulk. The stainless-steel slider in the headband, adjustable ear cups, replaceable ear pads and up to 30-hour battery life means that this headset will be comfortable for gaming sessions of any length and can be tailored to fit on anyone. The H3PRO Hybrid’s design also allows for complete concentration with ergonomic ear cups to seal off players’ ears from outside noise.

Price and Availability

The EPOS H3PRO Hybrid gaming headset is available in Ghost White, Racing Green and Sebring Black at www.eposaudio.com/gaming and from selected respected retailers at a suggested retail price of $279 USD/$359 CAD.

To get the absolute most out of the H3PRO Hybrid as possible, downloading the free EPOS Gaming Suite software enables users to customize audio settings to fit their desired needs and find latest firmware and software updates for the product.

ROCCAT’s Burst Pro Air PC Wireless Gaming Mouse is Out Now

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

ROCCAT, Turtle Beach Corporation’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) award-winning PC peripherals brand, today announced the worldwide retail availability of the new Burst Pro Air wireless PC gaming mouse. Symmetrical, wireless, lightweight, and visually stunning with its RGB lighting, the Burst Pro Air is packed with ROCCAT’s core performance components and technologies. These innovations include ROCCAT’s Stellar Wireless that optimizes wireless signal strength and battery life, the Owl-Eye Optical 19K DPI sensor, and the ridiculously fast and precise Titan Optical Switches. The Burst Pro Air has a rechargeable battery that delivers up to 100 hours of gaming, and PC gamers can enjoy up to five hours of gaming after a 10-minute rapid charge using the included USB-C cable. The Burst Pro Air’s revolutionary transparent Bionic Shell design also returns in the new wireless model, with improved ergonomics and more LEDs than its wired counterpart for an even more immersive RGB lighting experience when using ROCCAT’s AIMO intelligent lighting engine. ROCCAT’s Burst Pro Air wireless PC gaming mouse is now available at www.roccat.com and participating retailers worldwide for an MSRP of $99.99.

“A wireless version of our Burst Pro mouse has been one of the most requested products from our community, so we’re extremely happy to launch the Burst Pro Air,” said René Korte, ROCCAT Founder and General Manager for PC Peripherals at Turtle Beach. “The Burst Pro Air is the perfect wireless mouse for FPS fans, but, of course, the need for wireless products goes beyond gaming and the Burst Pro Air is a great addition to any cable-free setup.”

Like the original Burst Pro, the Burst Pro Air features ROCCAT’s premium components to deliver unparalleled comfort and performance. Built and designed with speed and responsiveness in mind, the Burst Pro Air is crafted for the high-speed and intense first-person PC games where precision and performance are required. The Burst Pro Air’s insanely fast and responsive Titan Optical Switches offer a 0.2ms actuation speed and are twice as fast, and twice as durable as standard mechanical switches, guaranteeing up to 70 million clicks. Additionally, because revolutionary mechanics can only be paired with revolutionary technology, ROCCAT’s tailored Owl-Eye optical sensor (based on PAW3370 from PixArt) delivers up to 19K DPI offering unprecedented movement tracking.

The Burst Pro Air’s elegant and stylish design features its unique water and dust-resistant Bionic Shell making it lighter than the average wireless mouse. The honeycomb structure of the shell means the Burst Pro Air weighs only 81g while housing four LED zones powered by ROCCAT’s intelligent lighting engine AIMO. The Burst Pro Air will synchronize its 16.8 million color flow options with all other AIMO-compatible products offering a unique RGB lighting customization experience.

The Burst Pro Air’s wireless connectivity and battery performance are managed by ROCCAT’s Stellar Wireless technology, which constantly balances signal strength and battery usage for optimal performance. PC gamers also have the choice between a low-latency gaming-grade 2.4GHz wireless connection or a multi-purpose Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connection. The Burst Pro Air delivers up to 100 hours of wireless performance on a single charge for uninterrupted gameplay. When it’s time to charge the Burst Pro Air, the lightweight USB-C PhantomFlex cable feels as close to being “wireless” as possible, and delivers five hours of gaming after just a 10-minute charge. The Burst Pro Air’s heat-treated pure PTFE glides are also a game-changer. The additional heat-treatment means the Burst Pro Air comes pre-tuned to deliver incredible glide and smooth mouse movements right out of the box.

Adding to its myriad of features, the Burst Pro Air also supports the NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer. NVIDIA G-SYNC displays with Reflex have the world’s first and only system latency analyzer that detects clicks coming from gaming mice and measures the time for the resulting pixels (weapon muzzle flash) to change on the screen. When using ROCCAT’s Burst Pro Air mouse in conjunction with an NVIDIA G-SYNC display with Reflex, gamers can measure and improve full peripheral and end-to-end system latency.

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.

MX vs ATV Legends Delayed to End of June

2022/04/27

Jerry Paxton

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

THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios today confirmed a new launch date of June 28 for MX vs ATV Legends. More details can be found in Rainbow Studios CEO Lenore Gilbert’s The Legends Path development diary here: https://www.mxvsatv.com/legends-path-april/

In addition, the companies revelated full details for the MX vs ATV Legends Collector’s Edition:

Detailed MX vs ATV figurine featuring 2021 Yamaha YZ450F bike, a ramp, and two detachable flags (8 in/20cm high)
Metal sprocket keychain with MX vs ATV branding
5 postcard prints
Special bonus DLC
Full MX vs ATV Legends game

The next installment in the MX vs ATV franchise, MX vs ATV Legends is in development for PS5™/PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, as well as PC. The game will feature the deepest career mode in franchise history! In addition to introducing the all-new Trails Mode, MX vs ATV Legends invites competitors to carve their own path to the podium with unprecedented player choice including sponsorship opportunities and special invitational events.

MX vs ATV Legends is coming to PS4™, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC on June 28th, 2022 and can be pre-ordered at the Microsoft or Playstation store and wishlisted on Steam. For news and updates, visit @mxvsatv on social.

Microsoft Base Game Pre-Order: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9nxhl5dkcmxs
Microsoft Leader Pack Pre-Order: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9nq3n9jl1v5q
Microsoft Icon Pack Pre-Order: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9mw87sz4ffjg
SONY Pre-Order: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10000928
Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205970/MX_vs_ATV_Legends