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RØDE Unveils Lavalier II Premium Lavalier Microphone

2021/11/24

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RØDE has introduced a brand-new addition to its range of industry-leading compact wearable microphones. The Lavalier II is a premium lavalier microphone that is ideal for the most demanding audio and video applications. Boasting a revolutionary low-profile design, superior sound quality and professional features, it offers the ultimate performance for everything from broadcast applications and filmmaking to all kinds of content creation.

KEY FEATURES OF THE LAVALIER II:

Premium lavalier microphone for high-quality audio capture in broadcast, filmmaking and content creation applications
Revolutionary low-profile design and ultra-compact mounting clip – incredibly discreet and easy to conceal
Broadcast-grade sound quality with flat frequency response and omnidirectional polar pattern
3.5mm TRS locking connector
Premium accessory kit – includes a pop filter, mini furry windshield, mounting clip, coloured ID rings and zip case

REVOLUTIONARY LOW-PROFILE DESIGN

The Lavalier II features a revolutionary low-profile design that sets it apart from all other lavalier microphones. Utilising state-of-the-art capsule technology and a unique form factor, the Lavalier II can sit flush against clothing and other mounting surfaces. This makes it incredibly discreet, giving users more freedom and versatility when mic’ing up themselves or talent. It also features an innovative mounting clip that is ultra-compact, and a flat cable that is neat and unobtrusive, making threading it through clothing a breeze.

SUPERIOR SOUND FOR SUPERIOR CONTENT

The Lavalier II delivers broadcast-grade sound suitable for a range of recording applications. It has a very flat frequency response and will capture rich, detailed audio with incredibly low noise. Its omnidirectional polar pattern picks up crystal-clear sound from all directions, meaning the Lavalier II is very forgiving when it comes to placement.

The Lavalier II offers outstanding performance for everything from broadcast applications and filmmaking to content creation, livestreaming and even podcasting. It pairs perfectly with a wide variety of audio devices, including the hugely popular RØDE Wireless GO II and newly released AI-Micro, and features a 3.5mm locking connector for use with professional wireless microphone systems.

PREMIUM ACCESSORY KIT

The Lavalier II comes with a premium accessory kit. This includes a high-quality pop filter and mini furry windshield for recording outdoors, the compact mounting clip (which includes easy cable management slots), a set of coloured identification rings for keeping track of microphones in multi-mic setups, and a handy zip case for keeping the Lavalier II and accessories safe, neat and organised.

The Lavalier II is shipping worldwide now. Check out the Lavalier II at rode.com/lavalier-ii.

Turn-Based Strategy RPG Battle Brothers Coming to Xbox and PlayStation

2021/11/23

Jerry Paxton

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

Ukiyo Publishing and Overhype Studios announced today that the lauded turn-based strategy RPG Battle Brothers is coming to PlayStation and Xbox consoles in Early 2022. Battle Brothers comes to Sony and Microsoft consoles (PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Series X) after its recent release on Nintendo Switch earlier this year. The final release date, price, and other details about this launch will be announced at a later date.

Battle Brothers is a turn-based strategy RPG mix which has you leading a mercenary company in a gritty, low-power, medieval fantasy world. You decide where to go, whom to hire or to fight, what contracts to take and how to train and equip your men in a procedurally generated open world campaign. The game consists of a strategic worldmap and a tactical combat layer. On the worldmap you can freely travel in order to take contracts that earn you good coin, find places worth looting, enemies worth pursuing or towns to resupply and hire men at. This is also where you manage, level up and equip your Battle Brothers. Once you engage a hostile party the game will switch to a tactical map where the actual fighting takes place as detailed turn-based combat.

KEY FEATURES

Manage a medieval mercenary company in a procedurally generated open world
Fight complex turn-based tactical battles with historical equipment and brutal injuries
Permadeath. All characters that die in combat will stay dead – unless they return as the undead
All characters come with their own background stories and traits
Character development without a restrictive class-system. Gain XP in battle to level up your characters and acquire powerful perks
Different weapons grant unique skills: split shields with axes, stun enemies with maces, form a spearwall with spears or crush armor with a warhammer
Diverse enemy roster. All enemies have unique equipment, skills and AI behavior.
A dynamic event system with atmospheric encounters and tough decisions outside of combat.
Three late game crises – a war between noble houses, a greenskin invasion and an undead scourge –, plus one included in the DLC ‘Blazing Deserts’, add a looming threat
Two full hours of orchestral soundtrack
Three DLCs that add even more depth to the game: origins for your company, new enemies, locations, cities, contracts…

Let’s Sing 2022 is Out Today with An Official Launch Trailer

2021/11/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Ravenscourt & Voxler are happy to announce that Let’s Sing 2022 – the first karaoke game available for the new console generation – is out today.

This latest entry in the highly successful and critically acclaimed karaoke series is available on PlayStation®4 and 5, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™. The game will also be playable on the Xbox Series X|S.

Let’s Sing 2022 offers a playlist of 30 current smash hits, as well as all-time classics that will make every music lover’s heart skip a beat. With a solo game mode for aspiring superstars – as well as seven other game modes for up to eight players – Let’s Sing 2022 guarantees hours of karaoke fun.

If you don’t have a microphone ready, just use your phone; the official Let’s Sing Microphone App lets you start the party whenever you feel like it.

Tracklist

It doesn’t matter if you’re in the mood for current hits or all-time classics – the tracklist offers something for every taste:

Billie Eilish – everything i wanted
Calvin Harris feat. Rag’n’Bone Man – Giant
David Guetta & Sia – Let’s Love
Ava Max – Kings & Queens
Ofenbach & Quarterhead feat. Norma Jean Martine – Head Shoulders Knees & Toes
Lady Gaga – Stupid Love
Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
Rag’n’Bone Man – Human
Wham! – Last Christmas
Topic & A7S – Breaking Me
Backstreet Boys – Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)
Jax Jones feat. RAYE – You Don’t Know Me
Master KG feat. Nomcebo – Jerusalema
Nathan Evans (220 KID x Billen Ted Remix) – Wellerman (Sea Shanty)
Madcon feat. Ray Dalton – Don’t Worry
The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
Zoe Wees – Control
David Bowie – Ashes to Ashes
Imagine Dragons – Bad Liar
Joel Corry x MNEK – Head & Heart

Additionally, there are ten songs available as a free download:

Ariana Grande – Positions
Jason Derulo & Jawsh 685 – Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)
Shawn Mendes & Justin Bieber – Monster
Aladdin – A Whole New World
Sia – Snowman
Depeche Mode – Enjoy The Silence
Crazy Town – Butterfly
Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic – Leave The Door Open
The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army
P!nk – What About Us

Listen to the playlist on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nRUytQq4COqvKyGTG9uuP?si=5c9044f888e94c89

New Dying 2 Know More Episode Talks About The City and Its People

2021/11/23

Jerry Paxton

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

In the latest episode of Dying 2 Know More, available here, Thomas Gerbaud, World Director of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, walks eager survivors through The City and its people in great detail. Following the fall of civilization, people have come together to create a new way of life in the face of the infection. Players will discover this world and its inhabitants through Aiden Caldwell’s eyes, with the consequences of his actions disrupting their everyday lives.

In this episode, viewers will learn more about the game’s post-apocalyptic setting and the way of life in The City. The Peacekeepers play a central part in this, and Thomas Gerbaud shares new details about their strict adherence to law, order, and hierarchy. The inhabitants are a product of the world around them, demonstrated by the game’s rich environmental storytelling.

For Thomas, the aim was for players to get a true sense of the world’s people, rules, and way of life from their own exploration of and interactions with it. Every location is filled with tiny details that make the world feel more textured and complex while helping players comprehend the many facets of The City.

Tune into this episode of Dying 2 Know More to find out about the citizens’ lives in Dying Light 2: Stay Human and all the little details that make the world feel even more real.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches on February 4, 2022, on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders are now available via dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.

Get A Look at the ANVIL: Vault Breakers Official Intro Trailer

2021/11/22

Jerry Paxton

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

Get an overview of the lore behind top-down co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter ANVIL: Vault Breakers in the game’s recently released intro trailer. The brand-new trailer provides an overview of the storyline about what started the deadly war across the planets and what the Breaker’s must now do to uncover the hidden Vaults throughout the galaxy.

Players can Wishlist ANVIL: Vault Breakers on Steam today and prepare to hop into Early Access on Dec. 2 for $24.99. The game will also be available in Game Preview/Game Pass on Xbox and will support cross-platform multiplayer.

Adeptus Mechanicus DLC Out Now for Warhammer 40,000 Gladius

2021/11/22

Jerry Paxton

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Slitherine LTD and Proxy Studios are proud to announce that Adeptus Mechanicus, the 9th DLC for the award winning game Warhammer 40,000 Gladius, is now available on Steam, Slitherine, Epic Games Store, GoG and other digital stores. After the Tyranids, Chaos Space Marines, T’au and Craftworld Aeldari, it’s time to conquer the forsaken planet of Gladius Prime with the new Adeptus Mechanicus faction.

The Adeptus Mechanicus are an empire within the Imperium, with their own fanatical purpose – in the name of the Omnissiah they seek to rediscover ancient and powerful technologies. Jealous guardians of the knowledge required to maintain and construct the Imperium’s technology, they also possess their own elite armies of bionically-augmented soldiers and terrifying weapons of war. Xenos or man, stand in their way and they will annihilate you.

The faction has a full new roster of units, including Sicarian Infiltrator, Skorpius Dunerider and Knight Crusader, and unique abilities as Canticles of the Omnissiah and Monolithic Buildings.

Mark your diaries for more news about Slitherine titles: on December 14th, a new Home of Wargamers Live+ will happen on Slitherine Twitch Channel. Broken Arrow gameplay reveal, Stargate Timekeepers in action for the first time, a new faction for Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector, and four new unannounced titles.

GIANTS Software’s Farming Simulator 22 is Out Now

2021/11/22

Jerry Paxton

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Let’s farm, and let the good times grow! Farming Simulator 22 is now available on PC and consoles. Developer and publisher GIANTS Software introduces the most extensive agricultural simulation to date, including a multitude of new features. From production chains forming agricultural empires, to crossplay multiplayer. The accompanying launch trailer tells the emotional story of an aspiring new farmer.

https://youtu.be/Kd1QeyouQOU

Farms are growing bigger – just like the series

Farming Simulator 22 enhances the farming experience on every level: Seasonal farming adds (snowy) challenges, production chains more depth, new ground working mechanics more agricultural diversity, and an improved sound design more immersion.

A brand-new build mode and character creation tool promote creativity and player freedom on three distinct maps, inspired by southern France, the US-Midwest and the European Alpine region. All types of farmers will find the perfect landscape to build their farm and dive into agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry. It is their choice whether they focus on the large variety of crops or tend to cows, sheep, chicken, pigs, and horses – even bees. Thanks to cross-platform multiplayer, it’s also easier than ever to cooperate.

With over 400 authentically digitized vehicles and tools from brands like Case IH, CLAAS, Fendt, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Valtra and many more, the fleet of agricultural machinery grows, too. New machine categories allow farmers to create lush vineyards and olive orchards. Grapes, olives and sorghum are added to the range of crops.

Cultivated, fertilized, and now self-published

Christian Ammann, CEO of GIANTS Software, proudly comments: “It’s an amazing accomplishment that marks a striking milestone on multiple layers of the company’s history: Farming Simulator 22 is our first and globally self-published title, it’s the most extensive entry of the series to date, and it’s the result of our huge ambitions that will nourish our plans to realize even more potential in the future. It’s not just a milestone, it’s a stepping stone, as well.”

GIANTS Software also improved the foundation: On the technical side, the new GIANTS Engine 9 features DirectX 12, NVIDIA DLSS support, texture streaming and a lot more to optimize graphics and performance on all platforms. The official mod support, for PC and consoles, is also guaranteed. Just like with previous versions, the developers themselves test user content to publish their creations for free on the in-game ModHub.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Stadia. A Year 1 Season Pass is available to extend the game with even more content in the future.

MicroProse Announces Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks

2021/11/19

Jerry Paxton

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MicroProse adds a new entry in its lineup of military simulation games. This time with a demo already available on Steam and a Kickstarter page focused on the physical edition of the game. Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks puts the player in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, manufacture and sell tanks to customers waging war around the world while outwitting competitors and running the company as efficiently as possible.

Expand and modernize your factory grounds, equip and prepare assembly lines, build the supply chains, secure raw resources, and find the right men to follow you on this journey!

Research – Design…

You are the entrepreneur and you will decide your company’s strategy and products. Start with the hull, add an engine and tracks, give it some firepower and finally add armor and accessories.
There are dozens of different parts to research and implement and it’s up to your instinct to pick and choose what will work on the battlefields.

…Manufacture

Once the plan is laid out, it’s time to hit the assembly line. Make sure you have enough personnel to reach the quota of tanks needed before the delivery date and stock up your warehouse with all the raw materials required.

Go out and sell

Understand your customers needs, build your reputation, expand your company beyond the factory gates, and win those lucrative contracts. Nations are trying to win wars out there and it’s up to you to give them what they want and what works best when it comes to nitty-gritty combat.

Observe your tanks in action, and react

When the time comes your tanks will roll on the battlefields, from small skirmishes to World Wars, from tropical jungles to deadly deserts.
Study your opponents, analyze the lessons learned on the field and prepare new, powerful upgrades to give your tanks an upper hand in the upcoming challenges

Thymesia Pushed to 2022 with New Action-Packed Trailer

2021/11/19

Jerry Paxton

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

Team17 and OverBorder Studio have today announced that punishing action RPG Thymesia will be launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S alongside PC in 2022. Set in a hauntingly beautiful world, Thymesia follows the mysterious half-human, half-raven Corvus as he tries to piece together his lost memories in an attempt to save himself and the kingdom he once called home. With punishing combat focused on Corvus’ ability to steal enemies’ plague weapons and use them for himself, perfect parries, dynamic dodges, and aggressive attacks are at the core of the challenges Thymesia has to offer.

Thymesia Key Features:

Weaponising diseases: As Corvus, players can seize diseases from enemies and wield them as deadly weapons
Engaging combat: Players will need to use their entire arsenal to avoid death; dodging attacks and parrying at precisely the right time will be instrumental to survival
A dark and deadly world: With a sinister and gloomy backdrop, Thymesia oozes character through its environments and setting
Unforgiving enemies: Corrupted by the plague, and mutated into monsters, the enemies are twisted and incredibly hostile, challenging players at every turn
Replayability: The ability to customise Corvus and try different builds, coupled with the multiple different endings available, means no two playthroughs are ever the same.

Thymesia is currently available to Wishlist on Steam. To keep up to date with all the information on Thymesia please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord.

Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara Launches Today with Official Trailer

2021/11/18

Jerry Paxton

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Third-party developer Rotators Collective and publisher Bohemia Interactive are announcing today the release of the Arma 3 Creator DLC: Western Sahara.

Set in the year 2036, Western Sahara takes players to Sefrou-Ramal – a province in the fictional country of Argana. This region has been a hotbed of conflict for many years due to rival tribes, underfunded peacekeeping forces, and a foreign military presence.

Here, players will be able to choose from several official singleplayer and/or multiplayer scenarios. This includes the open-world scenario “Extraction”, which brings back the “ION Services” private military company faction from Arma 2 for a combat search and rescue mission. The DLC also provides new weapons, vehicle variants, clothing, and gear.

The Western Sahara DLC is now available on Steam Steam for $6.99 USD (€6.99 EUR / £5.99 GBP). People who purchase the DLC within the first week of its release will receive a 15% launch discount (price with discount applied: $5.94 USD / €5.94 EUR / £5.09 GBP). The Arma 3 base game Arma 3 base game is currently on sale at 75% off.

Key features of the Western Sahara DLC

100 km2 Sefrou-Ramal terrain
Armed forces: ION Services, SFIA, Tura, UNA, NATO Desert
4 weapons & 1 static weapon
9 vehicle variants
Gun drone, portable ballistic shield, various masks
Open-world scenario: “Extraction” (singleplayer and co-op multiplayer)
Multiplayer mode: “King of the Dunes” (competitive multiplayer)
Multiplayer mode: “Last Stand” (co-op multiplayer)
Showcase: “ION Weapon Systems” (singleplayer scenario)
2 time trial races (singleplayer challenges)
Various additional content