Author - Jerry Paxton

OUTRIDERS Unveils Post-Campaign Content and Expeditions Gameplay Mode

2020/11/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

SQUARE ENIX® is excited to reveal “Expeditions”, the challenging post-campaign content for OUTRIDERS™, the high-intensity RPG-Shooter from People Can Fly, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM, and Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind SLEEPING DOGS® and JUST CAUSE®.

“Expeditions” will challenge even the most accomplished Outrider and push them to their limits. Battle through a series of tough-as-nails missions to unlock the most powerful equipment in the game.

“Expeditions expand on the story of the OUTRIDERS campaign and features the toughest challenges in the game. They’re meant to be played with a team of skilled and coordinated Outriders,” said Bartek Kmita, Creative Director of OUTRIDERS at People Can Fly. “Powerful equipment and efficient character builds, along with true skill and mastery over your class, are necessary to succeed and reach the highest levels of Expeditions.”

For more information, watch the rest of OUTRIDERS Broadcast #4 – Expeditions here:

OUTRIDERS will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on February 2nd, 2021 and Google Stadia later in 2021.

For more information, visit www.outriders.net

Razer Unveils Kaira Pro Xbox Series X Headphones

2020/11/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox, a high-performance wireless gaming headset for Xbox Series X|S featuring Razer’s latest award-winning audio technologies, delivering a next level audio experience on the next generation of Xbox consoles. Using Razer’s TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers and HyperClear Supercardioid Mic, and with Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, the Kaira Pro provides stunning audio and clear voice comms for both Xbox Series X|S and cloud gaming players.

Today, gamers can access more than 100 game titles on Xbox consoles, PCs and – with the advent of cloud gaming – Android devices with a membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But a lack of cross-platform compatibility left gamers using different headsets to play the same game on different devices, often compromising on performance and features. With the Razer Kaira Pro, gamers can use the same high-quality, feature-rich headset on their Xbox Series X|S, PC and Android phone or tablet, to enjoy the rich, immersive sound and crackle free comms for that perfect gaming experience, whether at home or on the go.

“Now that gamers can play their favorite games almost anywhere they want, the need for a high-performance, multi-platform headset is greater than ever,” says Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s peripherals business unit. “With the Kaira Pro, gamers now have a single headset for use at home on their Xbox Series X|S or PC, which is also ideal when they’re out and playing on their Android phone or tablet. By pairing the Kaira Pro with a Razer Kishi and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, gamers can take the full console experience with them wherever they go.”

Next generation Xbox mobile gaming

The Kaira Pro is specifically designed for multi-device compatibility, capable of connecting to a variety of platforms and devices. Using Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth 5.0, the Kaira Pro can be connected to the new Xbox Series X|S without the need for a dongle, and to Windows 10 PC and Android phones or tablets via Bluetooth 5.0, allowing gamers to take their headset to as many places as they take their games.

Using an innovative dual microphone design, the Kaira Pro has a detachable Razer HyperClear Supercardioid Mic for crystal-clear voice chat. When out and about, the microphone can be removed, and a separate, built-in mobile microphone, concealed within the headset automatically takes over voice communication, keeping the look of the Kaira Pro clean and lightweight.

Powered by multi-award-winning audio technology

The Kaira Pro brings the latest in Razer’s audio technology to Xbox Series X|S. Using the same Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers that debuted in the multi-award-winning Razer BlackShark V2, the Kaira Pro provides even brighter, clearer audio, with individually tuned high, mid and low range frequencies for clearer trebles, a rich midrange and powerful bass, to deliver an immersive audio experience. Via the EQ preset button, Xbox gamers can toggle through four equalizer presets such as an FPS Mode to enhance in-game audio like enemy footsteps, or select Bass Mode for a more powerful, booming game sound.

Featuring the Razer HyperClear Supercardioid Mic, the Razer Kaira Pro delivers ultra-clear voice comms, even in the heat of battle. With improved voice isolation, excluding more ambient noise from the back and sides, increased sensitivity for greater low frequency response, and an optimized housing for added clarity and accurate voice pick-up, your teammates are sure to hear every word you say.

Highest comfort on the couch and on the go

Designed for long play sessions, the Kaira Pro uses an ultra-soft breathable memory foam, with ear cushions designed to minimize heat build-up and perspiration. A soft, well-padded headband over a lightweight stainless-steel frame ensures a flexible and extremely durable design.

The Kaira Pro Designed for Xbox is the ultimate audio solution for next-gen Xbox gaming. No matter if you play your favorite games on Xbox Series X|S or prefer to play on Android devices via cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, the Kaira Pro delivers a high-quality sound experience and crystal-clear chat communication in any situation.

ABOUT THE KAIRA PRO DESIGNED FOR XBOX: 

 Headphones

  • Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

  • Impedance: 32Ω at 1 kHz

  • Sensitivity (@1 kHz): 108 dB

  • Drivers: 50 mm, with Neodymium magnets

  • Inner ear cup diameter: Width 56mm / Length 67mm

  • Oval ear cushions: Designed for full-ear coverage with heat-transfer fabric, perfect for long-wearing comfort

  • Connection type: Direct to Xbox / via Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10

  • Wireless range: 10 m / 30 ft

  • Wireless frequency: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz

  • Battery life: Up to 15 hours (with Chroma Lighting)/ 20 hours (without Chroma Lighting)

Microphone 

  • Frequency response: 100 – 10,000 Hz

  • Signal-to-noise ratio: > 60 dB

  • Sensitivity (@1 kHz): -54 ± 3 dB

  • Pick-up pattern: Unidirectional

 Range

  • Bluetooth wireless range: Up to 10m / 30ft

Product Requirements

  • Xbox One / Xbox One S / Xbox One X/ Xbox Series X|S

  • PC (Windows 10 or higher)*

  • Devices with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity

*May require Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 (not included/ Sold Separately)

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

$149.99 USD / €169.99 MSRP

Razer.com: November 5, 2020
Authorized resellers: Q4 2020

Kaira Designed for Xbox: Competition-ready console audio

Today Razer also introduced the Kaira Designed for Xbox, a competition-ready console audio headset for Xbox Series X|S, retaining many of the same cutting-edge features available on the Kaira Pro, but aimed at the console purists. The Kaira uses the same Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers as the Kaira Pro for incredibly immersive audio, and the same Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic, this time on a non-detachable boom, for clear voice communications. The Kaira uses Xbox Wireless for seamless, low latency connectivity, and features a well-padded headband with soft, breathable ear cushions for long term playing comfort.

ABOUT THE KAIRA DESIGNED FOR XBOX:

  • Razer™ TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers for high-end audio performance

  • Razer™ HyperClear Cardioid Mic for enhanced voice clarity

  • FlowKnit memory foam ear cushions for long-lasting comfort

  • EQ toggle and Xbox pairing button for EQ preset toggling and easy connection

  • Xbox Wireless for seamless, low-latency connectivity

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

$99.99 USD / €119.99 MSRP

Razer.com: November 5, 2020
Authorized resellers: Q4 2020

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead Drae Trailer

2020/11/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Headup and famous Canadian content creator Kenny “Drae” have teamed up and are revealing for the first time unspoiled gameplay insights into Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead, the latest instalment of the Bridge Constructor™ franchise.

Kenny has been producing daily gaming content for many years and has amassed a following of over 2 Million Subscribers on Youtube. He is a passionate advocate for the Indie Game scene and showcases a whole plethora of different genres of Indie Games on his Youtube channel.

Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead will be released later this year across all major systems, including the Xbox Series X, as well as PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. A version for PS5 will follow soon, cross-buy included!

About the game
Prepare for the ultimate mashup experience! Bridge Constructor: The Walking Dead combines the legendary and challenging puzzle gameplay of Bridge Constructor™ with the post-apocalyptic universe of AMC’s The Walking Dead.

Join a group of survivors as they fight against hordes of undead walkers and a hostile human community. Build bridges and other constructions through bleak landscapes and ruined structures.

Team up with fan-favourite characters like Daryl, Michonne and Eugene, and create safe passage for iconic vehicles from the series. Use movable level objects, explosives and baits to your advantage as you lure walkers into lethal traps and guide your survivors to safety. Enjoy the physics-based frenzy and ragdoll animations as walkers succumb to the forces of gravity.

Features

  • AMC’s The Walking Dead meets Bridge Constructor™
  • Create elaborate constructions and lethal traps
  • A captivating plot featuring new faces as well as iconic characters and vehicles from the series
  • Numerous brain-teasing levels and countless brain-eating walkers
  • Make use of movable objects and explosives to lure walkers to their doom
  • Save your survivors and smash the undead hordes
  • Brutally funny walker ragdoll physics.

Bus Driver Simulator Available on Consoles

2020/11/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

UIG Entertainment released the Bus Driver Simulator for consoles! All aboard, please, the ride’s starting. Punctually like clockwork you start your working day as a bus driver and transport your passengers safely to their destination. In the hustle and bustle of city life, it is not always easy to keep to schedules, follow traffic rules and turn your blinkers at the right intersection. Timetables through big cities as well as numerous trips in suburbs provide variety and long-term driving pleasure! Buses from various eras and countries will accompany you on your journeys. Buy new buses with your hard-earned money or design your already available vehicles according to your taste! Play in free mode or fulfill different scenarios while you live your dream job and take over an important role in public life!

Features:

  • Different busses from different countries and epochs guarantee you varied journeys.
  • Real cities and suburbs on an area of 12 km² let you meet your timetables on a wide variety of routes.
  • Numerous possibilities to upgrade and design the buses – give your vehicles your own personal touch.
  • Different weather conditions and times of the day demand your adapted driving behaviour.
  • Different traffic situations such as accidents, traffic jams, night drives or long-distance journeys demand your skilful and considered action.

BUS DRIVER SIMULATOR – NOW AVAILABLE IN ONLINE STORES:

https://store.playstation.com/de-de/product/EP8935-CUSA20278_00-BUSDRIVERPS4EU00

https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9N23K1C65BFB

Star Renegades Comes to Consoles This Month

2020/11/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

An intergalactic rebellion against the Imperium has been raging on PC, but you can bring the fight to consoles when Star Renegades launches on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Game Pass on November 19. PlayStation®4 players will be able to join the battle on November 25.

Star Renegades is the tactical, turn-based roguelite RPG from Massive Damage Games and Raw Fury which launched to huge acclaim last month on PC via Steam, GOG.com, Windows 10 and Xbox Game Pass for PC. Lead a ragtag squad of rebels through detailed landscapes on a perilous mission to bring down the empire.

Star Renegades delivers a challenging fusion of fast-paced, dynamic, turn-based combat with a procedurally generated campaign. Each playthrough offers a unique strategic challenge with enemies that are more than just trash to farm, but intelligent adversaries that evolve and move up in ranks as you play.

To learn more, visit http://starrenegades.com.

House Flipper VR Steam Launch Trailer

2020/11/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

After months of improvement and polishing, House Flipper VR is ready to take on Steam! If you’re a fan of flipping fixer-uppers and going crazy with your own interior design ideas, then you should try doing it in virtual reality! It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever played the original game before, as House Flipper VR is a completely standalone project made from scratch!

House Flipper VR will become available on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1194700/House_Flipper_VR/) starting November 5th.

“We’ve now created two versions of House Flipper VR. There’s the Oculus Quest version and the Steam one. The difference lies in the graphics style, which is substantially more detailed in the Steam version. We’ve also made sure to put lots of effort into optimization, so that not only the highest-end VR systems can run the game smoothly. Overall, the development process was planned very carefully to allow us easier creation of regular updates in the future.” Said Patryk Czajka, leader of the VR development team.

House Flipper VR gives the player a unique chance to become a one-person renovation crew and take care of neglected fixer-uppers. This can all be experienced in a VR environment that offers the player a chance to fully enjoy the life of a flipper.

The Steam version of House Flipper VR will be available on November 5th for $19.99! Don’t miss out! You’ll love the opportunity to enjoy makeovers using your VR goggles!

We wish you happy flipping in the world of virtual reality!

Sniper Elite 4 First Nintendo Switch Gameplay Trailer

2020/11/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Sniper Elite 4 is ready to march onto Switch, and owners can now pre-order it on the Nintendo eShop at a special 15% discount ahead of launch.

Independent UK studio Rebellion has fired off the world-first gameplay trailer to celebrate the news. The brand new footage showcases the thrilling stealth action, authentic sniping freedom, massive maps and wealth of strategic options that make Sniper Elite 4 the genre-defining World War 2 shooter of a generation.

More than 15 million players have already enjoyed the award-winning, BAFTA-nominated stealth and sniping freedom of Sniper Elite 4. On Switch, players can look forward to a host of exclusive new features including:

  • Motion aim with gyroscopic controls
  • HD rumble support – feel your heartbeat and bullet impacts
  • Local play – play in co-op or multiplayer with up to 4 players on the same network
  • Pro Controller support – take your precision up a level

Sniper Elite 4 lands on Switch on November 17th, both in digital and boxed editions.

For more information, please visit Sniper.com

Pure Pool Release Date Announced

2020/11/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Ripstone Games today announced that its acclaimed cue sports simulation Pure Pool is available to pre-order on the eShop for Nintendo Switch, ahead of its release on November 17th. Pre-orders of Pure Pool include a 20% discount for the game, available between now and launch. When Pure Pool launches on Nintendo Switch later this month, the game will retail for £12.49/$14.99/€14.99.

On Nintendo Switch Pure Pool offers up the definitive cue sports experience, rolling the base game and all snooker DLC into one cue-tastic package. Ripstone have also prepared a new gameplay video of Pure Pool running on Nintendo Switch at 1080p and 60 frames per second to provide an exclusive look at what to expect when the game launches on November 17th.

“We’ve had an amazing reaction to our initial announcement of Pure Pool coming to Nintendo Switch,” said Hollie Pattison of Ripstone Games. “The game runs like a dream on Switch and really delivers the ultimate billiards experience on the platform. We’ve prepared a new video that shows off the game in all its glory and we hope everyone is excited to grab their Switch and play some frames on November 17th!”

The Nintendo Switch edition of Pure Pool offers players a no-compromise experience, taking full advantage of the platform in every way possible. Pure Pool is a technical marvel, running at 1080p docked and 720p handheld with all of the game’s high end visual features, all at a solid 60 frames per second. Offering the full range of control options supported by the Nintendo Switch, Pure Pool’s myriad of playstyles ensures that whatever the setup, players will be cueing up and potting balls in no time.

Featuring a single-player campaign, skill-based challenges, unlockable customisation options and multiple modes of pool and snooker including Killer and American 8 Ball, Pure Pool has players covered with more modes and options than you can shake a cue at. The Campaign Mode tracks progress from Amateur right through to Master difficulty, with players facing off against a series of opponents from pro players, to pool club sharks looking for an easy hustle. Players that make it to the top will either reign supreme or go down in a baize of glory!

Pure Pool also offers a huge range of additional modes, playstyles and challenges. With exhilarating fast-paced modes such as Speed Pot, Checkpoint and Royal Rumble, alongside the skill based challenges of Snooker Colours, Perfect Potter and Breakpoint, Pure Pool offers something for everyone. With global online leaderboards thrown into the mix, the competition to pocket the top spot has never been fiercer.

Pure Pool on Switch features a host of local and online multiplayer modes, including Cross-Play support with Steam and the option to play online against stored DNA player profiles. Global leaderboards and rankings allow players to track their performance across the Pure Pool player base whilst challenging members of the global community in Free-play, Two-player, Leagues, 8-ball, 9-ball, Blackball, Killer and Accumulator modes. All snooker content from the original Pure Pool DLC is included too, complete with online and local support for anyone that prefers the stricter rules of the gentleman’s game.

Follow Ripstone Games on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RipstoneGames

Everspace 2 Delayed to January

2020/11/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

ROCKFISH Games has announced in their latest Kickstarter update that the Steam Early Access launch of their highly anticipated upcoming space looter shooter EVERSPACE™ 2 is being delayed to January.

“Porting the original EVERSPACE to last-gen consoles was quite a challenge for us back in the day, so we can only imagine what a challenge it must be to bring a massive title like Cyberpunk 2077 to Xbox One and PlayStation 4,” says Michael Schade, CEO & co-founder of ROCKFISH Games. “Unfortunately, this is also a major blow for any other game that was scheduled during that week. We know from our community that there is quite an audience overlap between the two titles, so we decided to get out of the way and push back our release to January. We are aware that EVERSPACE 2 fans will be unhappy, but competing with the arguably most anticipated video game in history is just not a good idea. To give this a positive spin, we’ve decided to send out pre-release keys with closed Beta access to all eligible Kickstarter backers on November 2nd, so they will be able to play the first 10ish hours of EVERSPACE 2 a month earlier. Furthermore, we also plan to give away 200 additional Beta pre-release keys good for the closed beta only through media partners and our weekly community streams to ease the pain for a few lucky space pilots.”

To help tide the EVERSPACE™ 2 community over the holiday season, The ROCKFISH Games team has decided to send out pre-release keys for the closed beta to all Kickstarter backers who pledged on the Just A Digital Copy, Please and higher.

This news was announced alongside an early look at the Gunship class of heavy fighters and a sneak peek at plans for the all-new crafting system.

As in any looter shooter, defeating enemies and completing quests will provide rewards that aren’t always what a player is seeking for their ideal build. The new crafting system comes into play to produce valuable equipment also from collected lower-level items. Primary weapons, secondary weapons, and ship modules can be improved, and players will be able to collect rare blueprints for epic weapons and equipment over the course of the game.

In addition, ROCKFISH Games presents the first details about the Gunship, a heavy, armed to the teeth heavy fighter subclass with a devastating 360° targeting automated turret as its ultimate special ability.

The team plans to add this new ship class and crafting to EVERSPACE™ 2 for the Early Access launch in January 2021.

Find out more in the latest Kickstarter Update: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockfishgames/everspace-2/posts/3001245/

Warhammer: Chaosbane Coming to Next-Gen Consoles

2020/10/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

NACON and Eko Software are pleased to announce that Warhammer: Chaosbane will be available on next-generation consoles with the Slayer Edition. The first hack-and-slash available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5, this edition includes the most complete version of the game with all DLC packs (12 in total), all the updates, among them Keela, the Tower of Chaos and a 4K 60FPS visual experience. A new character, Jurgen Haider the Witch Hunter and additional content will also be available on November 10 for the Xbox Series X|S and PC, then from the 12 and 19 November on PlayStation®5 according to the date of availability of the console in each country.

Wearing the distinctive hat and long coat of his order, the Witch Hunter’s skilled use of two weapons makes him particularly formidable: in close combat with his sword and from a distance with his pistol. He wanders the roads of the Old World to purge it of Chaos. This inquisitor draws his power directly from his faith in Sigmar, and he becomes judge and executioner when he cleanses the heresy and Chaos he exposes.

As well as the introduction of this new character, there is also a free patch that adds improvements for new players and fans of the first hour of the game. The two hubs of Act 1 and Act 2 have been expanded. The area around the camp of Act 2 has also been enhanced with new enemies to fight. There is also a new area – the cemetery – which adds a new environment and a larger bestiary. This includes new enemies, including Daemon Princes, Skullcrushers (mounted and on foot), a Chaos Warrior and new cultists.

The new Witch Hunter character is part of the Slayer Edition on the new consoles and available as DLC for current-generation consoles. The patch with improved environments, new area and bestiary is free for everyone on all platforms.

The first hack-and-slash set in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, Warhammer: Chaosbane thrusts players into the heart of the Old World, a continent scarred by the Great War Against Chaos – a bloody conflict that has ravaged the Empire of Man. You can play as a Human, High Elf, Wood Elf, Dwarf, Dwarf Engineer or Witch Hunter as you explore the iconic areas of the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world, which has captivated millions of fans worldwide.

Warhammer Chaosbane is available on PC Steam, Xbox One and PlayStation®4.

The new character and additional content patch will be available on November 10 on these platforms.

The new character and additional content patch will be part of the Slayer Edition of Warhammer Chaosbane from November 10, 2020 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, PC Steam, and on PlayStation®5 from the 12 or 19 November, according to the date of availability of the console in each country.