Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Ripsaw Out Now

2019/04/08

SAN FRANSICO, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Ripsaw HD, an external multi-platform video capture card with full HD capture and 4K throughput for a high definition streaming and gameplay experience.

High-quality recording and broadcasting with the Razer Ripsaw HD

The Razer Ripsaw HD is a compact external capture card with pro-grade features to meet the demands of broadcasters requiring high frame rate, detailed footage and crisp audio. Capturing video in Full 1080p HD at 60 frames per second, the Ripsaw HD is designed for super smooth gameplay recording and live streaming.

The Ripsaw HD features a 4K 60 FPS passthrough, allowing broadcasters to enjoy the latest ultra-high-resolution games as the developers intended, whilst sharing the gameplay with their audience with crisp 1080p Full HD resolution at super-smooth 60 frames per second.

“With the Ripsaw HD joining our extensive Broadcaster range, streamers now have a capture card ready to broadcast the latest games at high resolution and framerates from both their PC or console,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “Viewers will love the Full HD streams, while broadcasters can enjoy their games as they were intended with the 4K pass-through.”

The Ripsaw HD is compatible with PC and console, featuring a simple HDMI input and output for video capture with a single USB 3.0 connection. With built-in audio mixing, streamers can broadcast both their game and microphone audio through the Ripsaw HD with zero latency and no synching delays. The microphone input allows streamers to use one microphone across two PCs, removing the need for complicated audio mixer or software set-ups and allowing streamers to use in-game comms whilst still broadcasting their voice audio to their stream.

With the addition of the Ripsaw HD to Razer’s range of innovative broadcasting products, which includes the Razer Kiyo, the first streamer-focused camera with built-in ring light, and the Seirẽn Elite, a broadcaster microphone with built-in noise limiter, Razer now offers a high-quality audio and video solution to suit every streamer and broadcaster, across multiple platforms.

ABOUT THE RAZER RIPSAW HD

Technical Specifications

Max capture resolution: Uncompressed 1080p 60 FPS
Interface: USB 3.0 only
Video Input: Digital – HDMI 2.0
Audio Input: Digital – HDMI
Audio Mix-in Input: 3.5 mm Mic-in / 3.5 mm Aux-in
Video Output: HDMI 2.0
Maximum Supported Pass-Through Resolutions: 2160p60
Other Supported Resolutions: 2160p, 1080p, 1440p, 720p, 480p
Includes: USB3.0 Type C to Type A cable, HDMI 2.0 Cable, 3.5 mm Audio Cable

COMPATIBILITY

Compatible with Open Broadcaster Software, Mixer, Streamlabs, XSplit, Twitch & YouTube

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

$159.99 USD / 169.99€ MSRP

Razer.com – April 11^th, 2019
Worldwide – Early Q2, 2019

For more information, please visit razer.com/gaming-broadcaster.

I Like Scary Movies Open Now

2019/04/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

Los Angeles, CA – April 3, 2019 – In celebration of the April 4th opening of the I Like Scary Movies Experience, fans and industry icons came out to immerse themselves in the reimagined worlds of The Shining, Beetlejuice, A Nightmare on Elm Street, the first chapter of IT, and The Lost Boys. Experiential artist Maximillian, of Ultra Productions, was joined by Bryan Fuller (“American Gods,” “Hannibal”), Kevin Williamson (“The Vampire Diaries,” Scream), Glenn Hetrick (Star Trek: Discovery,” “Face Off”), Bobcat Goldthwait (“Misfits & Monsters,” Shakes the Clown), Sandy King Carpenter (In the Mouth of Madness, They Live), Katie Featherston (Paranormal Activity), DJ Skee, artist Alex Pardee, Powerman 5000’s Spider One, and many more!

I Like Scary Movies is the experience that all scary movie fans have been dreaming of – a groundbreaking interactive art installation celebrating some of their favorite films. This first-of-its-kind exhibit spans 25,000 square feet (nearly half a football field!) and features amazing large-scale photo opportunities and multi-sensory experiences. The exhibit is vast, and visitors can expect to spend an average of 90 minutes on their quest to capture their own iconic moments as they explore the rich worlds that have come to life.

Come play with us as we take you back to The Shining, where you can “sink” into the infamous carpet from the Overlook hotel and explore “redrum” hedges. Swallow your fear as you pass through the jaws of IT’s Pennywise and explore the clown’s sewer lair. Have a seat in the throne of Freddy Krueger and step into his boiler room to become snatched by his giant glove from A Nightmare on Elm St. Then have a turn as recently deceased guests in the Netherworld waiting room before visiting Beetlejuice’s graveyard. Test your strength as you hang from the Santa Clara train tracks before becoming part of a “noodle” dinner from The Lost Boys. These are just a few things that fans will interact with on their way to the Gift Shop at the end of the journey, where guests can find exclusive merchandise to take a part of their experience home with them!

The I Like Scary Movies experience is brought to life by Maximillian, the experiential artist behind 20 years of Comic-Con and Hollywood studio installations – from the Snakes on a Plane fuselage to the Pirates of the Caribbean Black Pearl shipwreck – Maximillian has recently orchestrated a wide range of national activations on behalf of his clientele, including the La La Land Aerial Dancers at City Hall, the drone lightshow at Dodger Stadium for Wonder Woman, and the Hollywood Bowl’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Live-To-Film performance.

“I want fans to be able to take a deep imaginative dive into some of their favorite movies in a way that is fun and gives them time to really explore and enjoy the thrill of it all. The Warner Bros. Consumer Products team has been incredibly supportive of our vision and we can’t wait for fans to experience it.”

I Like Scary Movies opens in Los Angeles on April 4th and will run through June 16th, 2019. Tickets and information are available at ILikeScaryMoviesExperience.com.

Check us out on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ilikescarymoviesexperience/

Truck Driver Second Dev Update Video

2019/04/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

April 8, 2019 – We’ve just released a new Truck Driver Development Update video! In this second Development Update, Remco de Rooij of Triangle Studios tells all about the latest improvements that have been made to Truck Driver.

First, he explains how the parking system has been designed in order to find a middle ground between providing a challenge for those who like it, but not taking up too much time for the rest. Additionally, Remco talks about the changes that have been made to the garage, to improve the customization of the trucks. Finally, he shares his insights on the revamped Truck Driver map and thanks the community for their patience with the process.

Truck Driver will be available both digitally and physically, for the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 as well as PS4 Pro, and Steam®.

Planet Coaster Classic Rides Collection Release Date

2019/04/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Cambridge, UK. 8 April 2019. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced that a new, free roller coaster and premium Classic Rides Collection for Planet Coaster will arrive on 16 April.

Copperhead Strike, a newly launched coaster at Carowinds park in North Carolina, USA, will be free for all Planet Coaster players to feature in their parks from 16 April. Faithfully recreated from the original ride blueprints, this twisting and looping coaster train is beautifully themed like an original American hot-rod. Copperhead Strike packs a real punch with its double launching track layout which boasts an inverted top hat, two 360 loops, a corkscrew, and a unique jojo roll straight out the station. It’s as close as you can get to riding the real thing.

A full overview of Copperhead Strike can be seen in the Copperhead Strike trailer here:

World War Z Gameplay Overview Video

2019/04/05

Jerry Paxton

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

April 5, 2019 – Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive have just released a new gameplay overview trailer for World War Z, the highly anticipated co-op shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film. Narrated by Saber’s Creative Director Oliver Hollis-Leick, the new video dives into the intense action that players can expect while scavenging, running and blasting hordes of hundreds of zombies.

World War Z’s co-op campaign takes place across four episodes, each containing three chapters, set in New York, Jerusalem, Moscow and Tokyo. Before diving into a chapter, you will need to select a class and weapon loadout. Whether supporting the team with ammo and heals, specializing in explosives or unleashing devastating firepower, you’ll find a class suited to any playstyle.

In World War Z, every play session tells its own unique story of survival through the help of the AI director, which constantly adapts to the actions of you and your squad. For example, a stealthy approach is rewarded with far less zombie spawns, allowing you to conserve precious ammunition. When it comes to massive swarm events, struggling squads may also be granted additional defensive equipment, such as an extra auto turret or mortar.

Alongside the narrative-driven campaign, players can also compete against each other in 4v4 across a variety of Players vs. Players vs. Zombies modes. This includes zombified twists on classics such as King of the Hill, Domination and Deathmatch, as well as the all-new Scavenge Raid and Vaccine Hunt modes. Watch our PvPvZ trailer here to catch up on the competitive undead action.

World War Z is available to pre-order now on all platforms digitally and at retail at https://wwzgame.com/buy. All pre-orders come with the free Lobo Weapon Pack, featuring three golden weapon skins and the dual-bladed Lobo spade.

World War Z is expected to launch on April 16, 2019, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC via the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit http://wwzgame.com, and follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WWZGame, Twitter @WWZTheGame, and Instagram @WWZGame.

D&D Live 2019: The Descent Announced

2019/04/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

RENTON, WA – April 4, 2019 – D&D Live 2019: The Descent will be a celebration of the Dungeons & Dragons community as they gather to learn about the latest storyline through an immersive entertainment experience. Following last year’s award-winning Stream of Many Eyes, this year’s D&D event will give fans in Los Angeles the chance to play through an epic adventure designed to plunge players into a captivating story. The three-day extravaganza will include a sneak-peak at upcoming products, signings with D&D luminaries, musical performances, unique giveaways, tons of amazing cosplay and of course a whole bunch of twenty-sided dice rolling critical hits! Check out dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019 for more information on guests, badges and programming schedule.

Fans around the world can tune in to twitch.tv/dnd starting at 4:00pm PT on Friday, May 17 to watch D&D Live 2019: The Descent for new product unveils and our cast of all-stars playing Dungeons & Dragons live. In addition to the main channel, D&D community YouTubers, streamers, podcasters and other D&D personalities have been invited to share their original content from four mini-studios on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19.

On Friday and Saturday night, performers like Matthew Lillard, Mica Burton, Anna Prosser, Patrick Rothfuss and Dungeon Masters Chris Perkins, Jeremy Crawford and Kate Welch will play a two-part D&D story in front of a live audience on the main stage. A rock concert celebration featuring and directed by Chris Funk from the Decemberists will close out the weekend on Sunday, May 19 at 6pm PT live on twitch.tv/dnd.

A limited number of 3-day badges for D&D Live 2019: The Descent will go on sale for $300 on April 9 at 10am PT. Here’s everything you get with a 3-day badge:

Witness the unveiling of the new D&D storyline on Friday evening, live from the studio audience
Play a 3-hour session of a D&D Adventurers League Epic previewing elements from the new storyline on Saturday or Sunday
Grab a D&D swag bag including merch from D&D partners and an advance copy of Ghosts of Saltmarsh
Watch D&D played live by the biggest D&D personalities in the studio audience on Friday and Saturday nights
Mingle with D&D partners & other characters in the story-themed marketplace area & participate in the cosplay storyline interspersed throughout the event
Catch the live music performance celebrating D&D from artists assembled by Chris Funk on Sunday night to close out D&D Live 2019: The Descent

Join the fun at #DnDLive2019 in character, maybe come dressed in a costume of a favorite tiefling warlock, an elven bard, or come as you are! An improvised story led by cosplay performers could result in some exclusive loot if you complete the quest. Gourmet food trucks, exclusive D&D swag you can’t get anywhere else, plus the chance to interact with D&D game designers, artists and performers round out the weekend-long celebration of Dungeons & Dragons at D&D Live 2019: The Descent!

Download wallpaper of the art for The Descent created by Fiona Staples (Saga) here!

For more information including details on D&D partners, luminaries, and performers coming to D&D Live 2019: The Descent head to dnd.wizards.com/dndlive2019! More details on additional guests and D&D groups will be coming soon!

Devil’s Hunt PAX East 2019 Demo Walkthrough

2019/04/05

Jerry Paxton

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

April 5th, 2019 – Prague Czech, Republic — 1C Entertainment and Layopi Games are back from PAX East and want to share the hack n’ slash action of Devil’s Hunt they had on display in Boston last week! The 19-minute demo showcases not-so-friendly neighbourhood anti-hero Desmond working his way through hell, giving viewers a better look at his demonic abilities and the types of enemies one might face in the depths of the underworld.

In Devil’s Hunt, you play as Desmond, a man who has it all but falls to ruin. Staking a deal with Lucifer, you become an executioner but are soon conflicted with the weight of choice, and the greater impact your decisions may have on the cosmic balance of angels and demons. Traverse Hell, Jerusalem, and Miami throughout Devil’s Hunt and choose a side in the faceoff between angels and demons to alter the fate of humankind itself.

Devil’s Hunt is based off the Polish bestselling novel Equilibrium by Paweł Leśniak and is set to release later in 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Learn more about Devil’s Hunt by following 1C Entertainment on Twitter, and ‘Watch Listing’ the game on Terminals to stay in touch for future news!

GRIP: Combat Racing Team Modes Trailer

2019/04/04

Jerry Paxton

News

Watford, England – April 4th, 2019 – Wired Productions Ltd., an award-winning independent video games publisher, and developer Caged Element Inc., today reinforced their post-launch commitment to providing continuous support for GRIP: Combat Racing by releasing a stack of new content, including four free new tracks and the introduction of Team Racing and Deathmatch.

Watch the brand-new trailer here:

Landing Friday April 5th on STEAM, with console to follow over the next two weeks, this new content takes GRIP’s track count to 27, with players now able to choose how they play, with options such as Team Deathmatch, local split-screen racing, 10-player online tournaments, a single-player campaign and the nine point-to-point challenging Carkour mode!

NEW CONTENT KEY FEATURES:

Team Modes (Available on Steam April 5th and later this month on console)

Team racing now takes centre stage with the inclusion of two new modes: Team Racing and Team Deathmatch.

Team Racing – Players can now join either Red or Blue teams to battle it out in any racing mode. These include: Classic Race, Ultimate, Elimination and Speed Demon. The team with the highest points wins!
Team Deathmatch – The way deathmatch is meant to be played. Jump on Red or Blue and blast each other away. The team with the highest points wins

*Team modes are supported in multiplayer and in tournament format. Each side (Red and Blue) have a team emblem/sigil to set them apart more and create a better rivalry

Four New Tracks (Available on Steam April 5th and later this month on console)

Mindbender (Haze reverse) (Orbital Prime) (City)

A highly-modified version of Haze reverse. Key sections include a massive jump, tricky S-turn and twisting sewer section

Naptha Valley (Jahtra) (Desert)

A beautiful, sunset soaked, gravity-defying city district. Key sections include an affluent block of corporate structures, a big ceiling ride to floor jump and an ascending spiral road

Spin Cycle (Liddo5) (Forest)

Key sections include an open area with nice autumn visuals, tunnel turns perfect for barrel rolls, glass tunnels and an obstacle ridden turn to the finish!

Level Cap

As of April 5th, the level cap has also been increased to 40, with unlocks of paint jobs and new tires for cars. In addition to this Pariah now have coloured paint that can be customized!

Garage Packs 2

($1.99 / £1.69 / €1.99 individual packs. Also available as a money saving bundle) Available on Steam April 5th and later this month on console)

Glow hot with new skins, decals and rims for each manufacture!

The game can be purchased now for console and PC – digitally on Steam, the PlayStation™ Store, Xbox Games Store or physically, upright and upside-down at global retail.

In addition to its digital release on Xbox One, GRIP: Combat Racing is available through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, bringing the title to Xbox players around the world.

For more information visit http://www.wiredproductions.com.

Draugen New Story Trailer

2019/04/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Oslo, Norway – April 4, 2019 – What does it mean to be truly alone? To be a prisoner of your own mind, a perennial stranger in a strange land?

Edward Charles Harden has spent his life in self-imposed isolation, a prisoner of his manor study, chained to books and letters ; his only contact with the outside world his sister Betty, and Lissie, Edward’s young ward.

But now his sister has vanished and Edward must overcome his fears to follow her fading trail. Accompanied by Lissie — his steadfast companion and his only, tenuous connection to reality — he must embark on a dark journey into the misty fjords of rural Norway.

Watch the story trailer here:

Draugen is a first-person exploration of the secrets and lies that hide beneath picturesque surfaces, set against the beautiful backdrop of 1920s Norway. Play as Edward Harden searching for his missing sister. Accompanied by his ward Lissie, journey into a remote coastal community to find—

No, wait.

There’s much more going on here.

Described as a ‘Fjord Noir’ tale of mystery and suspense, Draugen is more than a quest for a missing woman; it’s also a story about an unusual friendship, a forsaken community, a family torn apart by secrets, and a man haunted by his own past.

KEY FEATURES

Lissie is an independent and personable companion who reacts and interacts with Edward through dynamic dialogues and a context-sensitive interface.
Witness the environmental changes alongside Edward’s worsening mental state.
Discover the clues left amongst the twists and turns of the unravelling mystery.
Accompanied by a moving, original score by award-winning composer Simon Poole.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Website: https://www.draugen.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Draugengame/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/draugengame

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/770390/Draugen/

GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/draugen

Draugen is coming to Windows on Steam and GOG in May 2019.

A Plague Tale: Innocence Goes Gold

2019/04/04

Jerry Paxton

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

April 3, 2019 – Focus Home Interactive and Asobo Studio are delighted to announce that A Plague Tale: Innocence has gone gold and is on track for its May 14 release date. After years of hard work, the story of Amicia, Hugo, the Inquisition, and the rats is complete and we can’t wait to show it to you. The reception so far from press has been extraordinary, as you can see in last week’s preview accolades trailer celebrating these strong reactions.

In A Plague Tale: Innocence join Amicia and Hugo on a grim journey out of childhood and into a harsh 14th century reality they are ill-prepared for. Pursued by the mysterious and deadly Inquisition, hiding from the rats and suspicious, angry populace at every turn, while desperately seeking a safe haven – this is their life now and you must lead them to safety, no matter the danger.

We look forward to finally sharing this incredible journey with you in just a few short weeks. Pre-orders are available for digital and retail on consoles, and digital PC, for A Plague Tale: Innocence. Digital pre-orders come with alternative outfits and coats of arms for Amicia and Hugo, while retail ones have additional benefits depending on region – please check local listings for full details.

A Plague Tale: Innocence arrives May 14 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Pre-orders are available now.