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Necroids Species Pack is Coming to Consoles with Spooky Updates

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of games that go bump in the night, has announced that the Necroids Species Pack is coming to Playstation and Xbox fans before you can say “grand strategy” three times into the mirror. The last addition to Expansion Pass Four will be summoned to consoles on November 11.

With the Necroids Species Pack, Stellaris: Console Edition gamers will learn to live death to the fullest. New changes and cosmetics will give a long awaited haunting for experienced players, while giving established playtypes new sinister options. To live amongst the Necroids, embracing death is not only encouraged… it’s required!

Turn out the lights and brace yourself for the Necroids Species Pack announcement trailer below!

In total, the Necroids Species Pack includes:

  • 1 New Origin – Necrophage
    • The brand new Necrophage Origin positions gamer-martyrs as a powerful primary species which consumes others within its grasp, blurring the line between cult and empire with three brand new civics:
      • Death Cult: Enables powerful edicts which require the sacrificing of pops
      • Reanimated Armies: Allows the deployment of morality-immune, undead armies
      • Memorialists: Erects monuments to the galaxy’s past, improving planetary stability and honoring tomb worlds
  • 16 new portraits (15 organic, 1 robotic)
  • New ship set
  • New advisor voiceover
  • New city set & diplomacy room
  • New name lists
  • New building cosmetics

For more information about Stellaris, visit http://www.stellaris.com/

Tomb Raider’s 25th Anniversary Franchise Announcements

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

SQUARE ENIX®, Crystal Dynamics®, and Eidos-Montréal™ today celebrated the 25th anniversary of the TOMB RAIDER® franchise by making several announcements about new experiences and offers available now and coming soon for fans of the iconic videogame series.

Launched in October 1996, the Tomb Raider series of videogames has sold over 85 million copies worldwide across more than 20 titles and won dozens of industry awards. Its protagonist Lara Croft® is one of the most recognizable videogame characters in the world and has become an icon beloved by tens of millions of fans around the globe. The Tomb Raider franchise is also a pop-culture mega-hit, with three movies, several comic book series, a variety of successful merchandise, and soon a new animated television series.

Below are just a few of the upcoming 25th Anniversary initiatives Tomb Raider fans can expect in the coming months.

Tomb Raider Videogames

As part of the celebration of Tomb Raider’s 25th anniversary, many Tomb Raider games and add-ons on Steam, Humble Bundle, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, the Square Enix Store, the Xbox Games Store, and PlayStation Store are on sale, with discounts of up to 89%. Interested gamers need only visit the online store of their choice and search for “Tomb Raider” to see what deals are available on their platform.

In addition, from November 1 through November 14, Crystal Dynamics and Prime Gaming are giving away Rise of the Tomb Raider on PC for free for all Prime members. To claim the free game, Prime members should go to https://gaming.amazon.com/, select “Games with Prime” and choose the Rise of the Tomb Raider offer between November 1 and November 14.

Also announced today is a collaboration between Crystal Dynamics and Feral Interactive to bring Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris to Nintendo Switch in 2022, the debut of the Tomb Raider franchise on the console. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris are arcade-inspired action-adventure games that combine the hallmarks of Tomb Raider, including exploration and discovery, platforming, and puzzle solving, with co-operative multiplayer, character progression and fun fast-paced combat. For further updates about these titles, follow Feral Interactive on Facebook or Twitter.

Square Enix London Mobile today revealed that the three original English-language Lara Croft voice actors will join Keeley Hawes in Tomb Raider Reloaded when the mobile game launches next year. For a limited time, players will be able to embrace their nostalgia by choosing which which Classic voice they’d like for iconic adventurer Lara Croft: Shelley Blond (Tomb Raider), Judith Gibbins (Tomb Raider II, Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft), Jonell Elliott (Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Tomb Raider: Chronicles, Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness), or Keeley Hawes (Tomb Raider: Legend, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Underworld, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris). More information about Tomb Raider Reloaded can be found at https://www.square-enix-london-mobile.com/.

Tomb Raider Anime Series on Netflix

Netflix and Legendary Television are hard at work on a new Tomb Raider anime series with Powerhouse Animation, the studio behind such hits as Castlevania, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, and Blood of Zeus. Last month it was announced that Hayley Atwell (Captain America, Mission: Impossible 7) will be the voice of iconic adventurer Lara Croft, and today the companies also announced that Allen Maldonado (Heels, The Wonder Years) has joined the cast as the voice of tech expert and colleague Zip, and Earl Baylon will reprise his role from the video game as the voice of one of Lara’s most-trusted friends and voice of reason, Jonah Maiava.

Picking up after the events of the highly successful Tomb Raider videogame Survivor trilogy as told in 2013’s Tomb Raider, 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider, and 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the animated series will chart the globetrotting heroine’s next chapter as she takes on the role of the iconic tomb raider that she is destined to become. Twenty-five years after her first game appeared, Lara continues to explore new territory.

Tomb Raider in the Real World

In 2022 Tomb Raider fans will have two new ways to experience the game in the real world.

Crystal Dynamics is working with Little Lion Entertainment to create Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience in London. Little Lion is an award-winning attractions company with a pedigree in creating five-star immersive theatrical experiences.
Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience will give fans the chance to dive into the world of Tomb Raider. For the first time ever, teams of visitors will work together while fully immersed in a genuine Tomb Raider adventure, forging their own destiny alongside recognizable characters from the blockbuster franchise. This groundbreaking immersive adventure drops visitors into a race against time as they help Lara Croft solve a mystery that will save the world.

Also making its debut in 2022 will be The World of Lara Croft – 25 Years of Tomb Raider, an exhibition curated by the Storyworld museum in Groningen, the Netherlands. Storyworld is a museum dedicated to the art of storytelling in comics, animation, and games, with a focus on the creativity involved in bringing stories to life.

The World of Lara Croft details the history of Tomb Raider games and media, the art and design of the iconic game franchise, and the popular appeal of both the game and its lead character. The exhibit includes content from the game’s origins in 1996 through the most recent Survivor trilogy, which began in 2013 with the rebooted Tomb Raider game. Visitors will learn about design details, developer insights, and elements of Tomb Raider in the real world, including samples of the franchise’s merchandise over the years and appearances of Lara Croft in movies and comics.

More information about the Storyworld museum can be found at https://www.storyworld.nl/en.

Tomb Raider Charity and Giving

Crystal Dynamics believes strongly in giving back to the community and has several charity initiatives underway for the 25th anniversary celebration.

In honor of the many talented women, including writers, voice talent, actors, models, artists, and game developers, who have brought Lara Croft to life over the years, the company has donated $25,000 to the International Rescue Committee.

An additional donation of $20,000 was made in the name of Camilla Luddington to Women for Women International as a special thank-you for the passion and phenomenal performance she brought to Lara Croft in Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Her award-winning performances laid the groundwork for the future of the franchise.

A video featuring some of these women congratulating Tomb Raider and Lara Croft for the 25th anniversary can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-1ZAQa_jjo.

In addition, on November 6 Crystal Dynamics will participate in a 24-hour charity drive for Extra Life which will raise funds for local San Francisco Bay Area UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. The company has set aside a $25,000 donation to celebrate 25 years of Tomb Raider and hopes to raise another $25,000. Starting today, over a dozen rare items from Tomb Raider history have been listed on the eBay for Charity platform to get a head start. Buying one of these items is a great way for fans to own a part of video game history while also donating to a great cause.

Finally, throughout 2021 Crystal Dynamics has been commissioning talented artists from around the world to reimagine Tomb Raider box art throughout time. At the end of the year, the company will host a charity initiative through the Square Enix Store to purchase a full set of 15 physical prints of the reimagined box art with all proceeds going to Girls Make Games. The current set of prints can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/tombraiderofficialflickr/albums/72157718242566762.

25 Years of Tomb Raider and Counting!

These are just a few of the new initiatives that fans can look forward to in the coming months, and they come at the tail end of an entire year celebrating Lara Croft and Tomb Raider’s 25 years of adventures. Throughout 2021 Crystal Dynamics has been highlighting the franchise’s amazing history at https://tombraider.com/25.

More announcements about the future of Tomb Raider will be coming soon as Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix lay the groundwork for the next 25 years of this iconic franchise.

Disney and Pixar Unveil LIGHTYEAR Teaser Trailer – To Infinity and Beyond

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Check out a brand-new, action-packed trailer, poster and image for Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear,” an original feature film releasing June 17, 2022. The sci-fi action-adventure presents the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear—the hero who inspired the toy—introducing the legendary Space Ranger who would win generations of fans.

Chris Evans (“Knives Out,” “Avengers: Endgame”) lends his voice to Buzz. “The phrase ‘a dream come true’ gets thrown around a lot, but I’ve never meant it more in my life,” says Evans. “Anyone who knows me knows that my love for animated films runs deep. I can’t believe that I get to be a part of the Pixar family and work with these truly brilliant artists who tell stories unlike anyone else. Watching them work is nothing short of magic. I pinch myself every day.”

Annie Award-winning director and veteran Pixar animator Angus MacLane, who co-directed 2016’s “Finding Dory,” helms “Lightyear.” Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot” short) produces.

World War Z: Aftermath Adds New Booster Zombie and Daily Challenges

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

A free post-launch update for Saber Interactive’s World War Z: Aftermath, the latest release in the ultimate co-op zombie shooter series inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film, introduces two new action-packed surprises: the deadly new Booster zombie type and Daily Challenges. You can experience both starting today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam, with backwards compatibility on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X at 4K|60 FPS. World War Z: Aftermath will also launch on Google Stadia this winter, with full cross-platform play supported.

The Free Booster Zombie Update introduces the new Booster zombie type, adding more terror to the battlefield. Armed with concentrated bio samples, it enhances all zombies around it, making them even deadlier. This is one undead enemy you’ll want to keep a close watch for. Also added today are World War Z: Aftermath’s new Daily Challenges, giving the community new opportunities to earn bonus in-game rewards each day.

Finally, today’s update introduces rare Lore Documents that can appear on Daily and Weekly Challenge Maps. Finding all of them on each map unlocks a special passive perk for that level, giving players new discoveries, experiences and rewards when replaying missions through all of the game’s zombie-ravaged locations.

Powered by the next generation of Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z: Aftermath lets you play on your own with AI squadmates or in co-op for up to four players (with full crossplay between PC and consoles). Take on hordes of ravenous zombies in two totally new story campaign episodes set in the city of Rome (including Vatican City) and Russia’s snowbound Kamchatka peninsula.

Aftermath delivers the definitive World War Z package with all content from World War Z: Game of the Year Edition, including full episodes in New York, Moscow, Marseille, Jerusalem and Tokyo. Experience the heart-pounding immersion of Aftermath’s optional first-person mode, decimate the undead with a new melee system, and level eight unique classes with distinct play styles and customizable loadouts.

The true next-generation edition of World War Z: Aftermath will officially launch on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2022 with a free upgrade and other enhancements. The new Horde Mode XL is also scheduled to launch next year on next-gen consoles, Stadia and PC. For the latest from World War Z, visit www.WWZgame.com, and follow the series on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 Dev Diary Talks World Building

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
News

Frontier invites players to explore their creativity in the third development diary for the much-anticipated Jurassic World Evolution 2.

In the latest update from the team, join Game Director Rich Newbold, Executive Producer Adam Woods, Senior Animator Amy Hook, and Lead Designer Jim Stimpson as they dive deeper into a host of Jurassic World Evolution 2’s new features.

From where and how players build their parks, to the wide variety of customization options available, find out more about how these choices can make the difference between whether a park is a prehistoric paradise, or a dinosaur disaster.

Explore stunning new and familiar locations, each with their own weather challenges, from dry desert sandstorms to tropical hurricanes, and learn how players can protect their parks against their devastating effects.

See how the new Aviary and Lagoon enclosures can transform players’ parks, and how altering dinosaurs at the genome level unleashes expanded skin colour variation, making parks and the prehistoric marvels within them truly unique.

Jurassic World Evolution 2 launches November 9, 2021 on PC, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

Temecula Terror Unveils Halloween Night Discount

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

On Halloween Night, Sunday, October 31st, the Inland Empire’s newest, indie-style haunt will conclude its final night of the season. In celebration of the event’s final weekend, Temecula Terror is offering a scary good deal just in time for the upcoming Halloween weekend. Starting Thursday, October 28th until noon of Sunday October 31st , haunt enthusiasts can purchase general admission tickets to Temecula Terror on Halloween night 10/31 for $13 per person using promo code HALLOSCREAM. Tickets are available at www.TemeculaTerror.com.

Reigning frightful fun over Temecula Valley Wine Country, Temecula Terror has received rave reviews and praise since opening on October 1st. With one final weekend left, Temecula Terror continues to entertain guests with live performances from DJ Dave Rukus, Richie the Barber, and more. In addition to the live entertainment, Temecula Terror has welcomed some of Hollywood’s up-and-coming celebrities including Days of Our Lives star Victoria Konefal, Hotel Du Loone actress Ashlie Garrett, and 9-1-1 actor Connor Dean, to name a few.

In addition to the Halloween festivities, guests can feel the fear with Temecula Terror’s trio of mazes: The Crypt, Butterfield Asylum, and 301 Hyde Street.  For those with more than just a hunger for horror, sip and indulge on Creepy Cocktails like the Instagram-worthy Witches Brew, a concoction of apples, red wine, oranges, and cinnamon sticks that spews fog! Temecula Terror also offers thrill seekers the chance to step away from the screams of the scare zone and stroll through carnival games, local food trucks, a pumpkin patch, carnival ride, and a hot cider bar.

Purchase $13 tickets at www.TemeculaTerror.com. Offer is valid through Sunday, 10/31, until 12pm PST. Promo code, HALLOSCREAM,  is valid for Adult general admission tickets only. Visit www.TemeculaTerror.com for more information, to purchase tickets and to stay up to date on Temecula Terror announcements, sales, and more.

AMC Games Reveals The Fabulous Fear Machine Narrative Strategy Game

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

AMC Games today announced its upcoming title, The Fabulous Fear Machine, a narrative-driven strategy game for PCs that challenges players to conquer the world through fear. The newest game from the Madrid-based developer Fictiorama Studios (Do Not Feed the Monkeys), The Fabulous Fear Machine combines an audacious social simulation with pulp horror roleplaying. Partnering with AMC Games and Fictiorama on the title is AMC Networks’ premium horror streaming service Shudder, whose expertise at spreading fear proved invaluable for the developers.

The Fabulous Fear Machine is coming to PC in Spring 2022. Watch the game’s teaser trailer here:

A single-player, real-time strategy game with a retro horror comic style, The Fabulous Fear Machine casts the player as a newly minted “Master of the Machine.” To pursue their goals, players must generate and spread fear through the careful cultivation of various Legends—those scary stories, urban myths, and conspiracy theories that lurk in the dark corners of the mind.

“AMC Games’ next title brings us back to our horror roots,” said Clayton Neuman, Vice President of Games for AMC. “The Fabulous Fear Machine is the ultimate manifestation of why we tell scary stories. It explores the tales we all grew up hearing as kids, and the thrill we get from sharing them with others. We’re so excited to be partnering with the award-winning developers at Fictiorama and our colleagues and Shudder to deliver for players the power of urban legends… that they may spread and continue to scare the bejeezus out of us all.”

“With this game we’re not just exploring the subject of urban legends as an essential element of culture and folklore all around the world, but also reflecting on the huge power these tales can hold over a population. Working with the horror experts at Shudder and AMC on this process has been a blast,” according to Fictiorama. “Just how deeply are we all influenced by these fables? In The Fabulous Fear Machine, we answer that question by turning scary stories into strategic tools… and then we place them in the hands of players.”

The game’s campaign is structured around distinct chapters that follow the exploits of several new Masters, each with their own ambitions. As the player’s power in a home region grows, missions gain an increasingly grand scale, and the pressure from other characters increases. The forces of good fight back by reducing Legends to sanitized fairy tales, and randomly occurring social events force players to modify their strategy constantly.

Features include:

  • Horror evolved. Plant the seeds of fear in fertile ground. Watch and listen to how the media reacts to your Legends. Feed them, then see them grow more powerful and effective.
  • The job done right. Your strength is in strategizing; leave the dirty work to your Agents. Send them to explore new locations and infiltrate your enemies, making interesting choices along the way.
  • An equal and opposite reaction. Rivals and the forces of good alike seek to undo the Machine’s influence for their own ends. Plan accordingly, or you may find your own Legends twisted into inspirational stories, mascots, or other sugary-sweet clichés.
  • Think globally, scare locally. Many Legends are drawn from the unique cultural history of specific countries. Travel the world, and learn what terrors each populace delights in.
  • A tale as old as time. Across one playthrough you’ll direct the stories of several Masters operating in different regions of the world. Along the way, explore the history of the Machine, its enemies, and the Agents who aid you.

Early development of The Fabulous Fear Machine was supported by Red.es and FEDER (European Regional Development Fund). This is the third title from AMC Games, the video game publishing division of AMC Networks. Their first game was 2020’s acclaimed flight passenger simulator Airplane Mode, which meticulously recreated the experience of real-time commercial flight, and they recently released the metal-detecting narrative game The Magnificent Trufflepigs on PC and Nintendo Switch.

Learn more about The Fabulous Fear Machine on its Steam page here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1540350/The_Fabulous_Fear_Machine/

Corsair Unveils Dominator Platinum RGB and Vengeance DDR5 Memory Line

2021/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today kicked off the DDR5 era with the launch of DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE DDR5.

Leveraging more than 25 years of experience crafting premium, high-performance memory, these new modules open the way to far higher frequencies, greater capacities, and faster performance. Launching initially at speeds of up to 5,200MHz and capacities of up to 32GB per module, DDR5 pushes the performance limit further than ever before alongside next-generation platforms, starting with 12th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and Z690 motherboards.

With your choice between the iconic styling and stunning lighting of DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 or the compact, minimalist profile of VENGEANCE DDR5 in kits of 32GB – 64GB, CORSAIR has the options to equip your new cutting-edge PC with the unprecedented performance of DDR5.

As the performance and capabilities of modern CPUs continue to increase, your system needs upgraded memory to keep up and make the most of its potential. DDR5 ensures that today’s high-end CPUs receive data as quickly as possible, and take system performance to the next level. While previous generations of DRAM were limited to less precise motherboard-based control for voltage regulation, DDR5 modules are the first equipped with onboard voltage regulation now conveniently controlled through CORSAIR iCUE software*, resulting in more finely tuned and stable overclocking. iCUE also enables you to customize and save your own Intel® XMP 3.0 profiles with ease, to tailor performance by app or task.**

World-renowned DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 is lined with 12 ultra-bright individually addressable CAPELLIX LEDs per module, alongside forged aluminum construction, precision die-casting, and anodization to complete its elegant and elevated look. With its patented CORSAIR DHX cooling design, DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 delivers exceptional performance even when pushing it to its limits.

VENGEANCE DDR5 offers the same massive benefits of DDR5 with an understated aesthetic, in a compact, low-clearance form-factor that ensures compatibility with nearly any build. A solid aluminum heatspreader on each module efficiently conducts heat away from your memory to keep it performing at its best.

Both DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE DDR5 are built with only hand-sorted, tightly-screened memory chips to ensure consistent high-frequency performance with aggressive timing options, along with high-performance PCBs for excellent signal quality and stability. As with all CORSAIR memory, they are backed by a limited lifetime warranty for complete peace of mind.

The next generation of high-performance memory is here, and CORSAIR is leading the way in equipping your next amazing build with the best it has to offer.

*iCUE Module Voltage Control coming later in 2021.

**XMP 3.0 Customization coming later in 2021 to select motherboards.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE DDR5 Memory is available immediately from the CORSAIR network of authorized retailers and distributors in select regions. For up-to-date availability information, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE DDR5 Memory is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5 and VENGEANCE DDR5 Memory, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM RGB DDR5, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/dominator-platinum-rgb-ddr5

To learn more about the CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/vengeance-ddr5

For a complete list of all CORSAIR memory, please visit:

http://corsair.com/memory

Join the discussion on the CORSAIR Forums at https://forum.corsair.com/

Seagate Reveals Star Wars Mandalorian Beskar Ingot Drives

2021/10/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) today introduced the new family of Star Wars™ Beskar™ Ingot Drives, the first release in a collaboration to bring designs inspired by the Star Wars franchise to its line of PC gaming storage devices, taking gamers’ battle stations to the next level.

The first release in the collaboration celebrates the legends of the Star Wars Mandalorian™ galaxy. These drives bring the iconic Star Wars “precious metal” aesthetic to the FireCuda line-up. The special edition designs will be available in M.2 NVMe, 2.5-inch SATA, and external HDD formats. Each drive resembles an ingot of Beskar™, including its Imperial stamp featured prominently in the series, making these drives the ultimate collectible for Star Wars fans.

“We are thrilled to bring unique, iconic designs from one of the world’s most popular franchises to the forefront of every gamer’s battle station,” said Jeff Fochtman, Senior Vice President of Business and Marketing at Seagate Technology. “This collaboration appeals to global audiences including gamers, PC builders, and Star Wars enthusiasts alike.”

Seagate’s fastest M.2 2280 SSD, the PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD features speeds up to nine times faster than SATA-based SSDs, delivering sequential read/write performance up to 7000/6850MB/s. It is also built with a sleek heatsink design for premium installation flexibility and peak performance. Designed with a slim 2.5-inch form factor, the SATA SSD allows for versatile installation and build options. Gamers can light up their battlestations with the external HDD, featuring a customizable RGB LED bar. This external drive is lightweight with simple plug-and-play compatibility, making it easy for gamers to take their whole library on the road.  The new drives include Seagate’s five-year warranty and three-years of Rescue Data Recovery Services™ so gamers have peace of mind.

The PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD will be available in 500GB ($159.99) and 1TB ($259.99), the SATA SSD will be available in 1TB ($159.99) and 2TB ($269.99), and the external HDD will be available in 2TB ($99.99).

Though the Star Wars saga extends over millennia, the wait for this release is not long. The Star Wars Beskar™ Ingot Drives are coming soon, in time for the winter holiday season. Seagate will reveal more iconic designs inspired by Star Wars throughout the coming year.

New Western Sahara Creator DLC Coming to Arma 3

2021/10/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Publisher Bohemia Interactive and third-party developer Rotators Collective are announcing today the upcoming release of a new Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara.

In this new DLC, players will take on the role of private military contractors and be deployed to a new desert sandbox terrain. Besides more content creation opportunities in the Arma 3 scenario editor, the Western Sahara DLC will offer several official scenarios and game modes to choose from. One of these is the open-world scenario “Extraction”, which can be played in singleplayer or in co-op online multiplayer with up to four players. The scenario offers players the opportunity to serve as an operator for the ION Services private military company who are sent on a combat search and rescue mission after a war correspondent has been taken captive somewhere in the fictional war-torn desert province of Sefrou-Ramal.

Key features of the Western Sahara Creator DLC include:

  • Sefrou-Ramal Terrain (100 km2) – Composed of completely new assets, as well as upgraded structures and objects from Arma 2 and Arma 3, Sefrou-Ramal is a province in the northeast of fictional Argana and is characterized by flowing sand dunes and desert architecture.
  • Armed Forces – UNA peacekeepers, Sefrawi Freedom and Independence Army, Tura tribe insurgents, desert NATO forces, and the return of the private military company ION Services.
  • 4 Weapons & 1 Static Weapon – IMIL GALAT and Velko R4 automatic rifle, SLR rifle, XMS bullpup rifle, and a fully remastered Arma 2 static weapon, the ZU-23 anti-air gun.
  • 9 Vehicle Variants – New variants of existing Arma 3 vehicles such as the Zamak truck, AMV-7 Marshall Infantry Fighting Vehicle, Offroad pickup truck, and PO-30 Orca helicopter.
  • Equipment – A gun drone with a modular weapon attachment system, a portable ballistic shield, and a variety of masks like dust goggles, a military-style headset, a ballistic mask, and more.
  • Open-World Scenario: “Extraction” – Search for intel and clues to return a kidnapped war correspondent to safety in a sandbox scenario featuring dynamically randomized contracts, which can be played in both singleplayer and multiplayer co-op with up to 4 players.
  • Multiplayer Mode: “King of the Dunes” – An original spin on the popular community-made sector control multiplayer game mode “King of the Hill”.
  • Multiplayer Mode: “Last Stand” – Defend against waves of enemies in a new co-op game mode for up to 4 players.
  • Showcase: “ION Weapon Systems” – A VR training environment to test gear in various scenarios and prepare ION operatives for deployment.
  • 2 Time Trial Races – Race across the Sefrawi sand dunes in the Vrana-Redstone Dune Rally.
  • Additional Content – A digital camera, dromedary camel, refugee tents, and various new structures and props.

The Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara is scheduled for release later this year and will be priced at $6.99 USD (€6.99 EUR / £5.99 GBP). The precise release date will be shared at a later time. To be notified of Western Sahara‘s release, people can also add the DLC to their Steam wishlist via its store page.

In the next two weeks, Bohemia Interactive and Rotators Collective will host a small-scale, closed beta test for the DLC. Selected members of the Arma 3 community will be invited to participate in order to identify any remaining issues and test the new content on a wide variety of PC configurations before launch.

Creator DLC is a label for original Arma 3 projects made by third-party developers and published by Bohemia Interactive (Arma 3‘s official developer). This program enables external talent to earn a financial reward for their work, while players get to enjoy more new quality content. So far, three other Creator DLC projects have been released: Global Mobilization – Cold War Germany (April 2019), S.O.G. Prairie Fire (May 2021), and CSLA Iron Curtain (June 2021). Altogether these have sold over 350,000 copies.

To learn more about the Arma 3 Creator DLC initiative, and to find answers to some of the most Frequently Asked Questions, please visit https://arma3.com/dlc/creator . For all the latest Arma 3 news, be sure to like the game’s official Facebook Page , follow its Twitter account , subscribe to the Arma 3 YouTube Channel , and join its Steam Community .