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The Battle of Steeltown Comes to Wasteland 3 Today

Today inXile entertainment and Deep Silver are pleased to announce that the first story expansion for the award-winning RPG Wasteland 3 – ‘The Battle of Steeltown’ – is now available digitally on PC, Xbox One, and PS4. ‘The Battle of Steeltown’ DLC has an MSRP of $13.99.

About ‘The Battle of Steeltown’:

The towering factory complex of Steeltown manufactures all the tech that keeps Colorado running and the Patriarch in power—trucks, armor, weapons, and robots. But deliveries from Steeltown have stopped cold, and all the Patriarch is getting from Abigail Markham—Steeltown’s leader—are excuses.

When he sends the Rangers to investigate, they find the place is a powder keg with the fuse already lit. The workers are striking, bandits raid with impunity, and nobody is allowed through the gates, not even on the business of the Patriarch. Without help, Steeltown could crash and burn for good, and take Markham with it, but maybe that’s just what it needs.

Features:

  • Traverse the Steeltown manufacturing complex alone or in co-op in this epic narrative expansion. Take on challenging new quests, face off against new robotic enemies, and solve the mystery at the heart of Steeltown however you see fit.
  • Tactical combat is taken to new heights with new mechanics like devastating telegraphed attacks, stacking status effects, elemental shields, and non-lethal weapons—letting you solve Steeltown’s skirmishes in brand new ways.
  • Combat and gear scaling means that both new and returning players can enter Steeltown during their playthroughs for a level-appropriate challenge, with a story and cast of characters that adapt to the decisions you’ve already made.
  • The Battle of Steeltown expands the base game with new enemies, weapons, armor, world map encounters, and crafting recipes.
  • The Battle of Steeltown expands the base game with new enemies, weapons, armor, and world map encounters.
  • Music Supervisor Mary Ramos and Composer Mark Morgan return with original scores and new post-apocalyptic inspired covers.

“The Battle of Steeltown represents not just a fantastic new chapter in Wasteland 3’s story full of choice, consequence, and Wasteland 3’s unique brand of humor,” says game director, David Rogers. “It’s also a culmination of all the hard work we’ve put into the game since launch. For those playing Wasteland 3 for the first time they’ll be playing the best version of the game. For players coming back to visit Steeltown they’re in for a treat with new story, characters, and combat mechanics that really change up tactics in challenging new ways. They’ll also see characters and stories they started in the base game make an appearance, with new interactions for everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed parrot, Santa’s Elves “Where Are They Now?” and more. All of this is complemented with incredible new post-apocalyptic music.”

‘The Battle of Steeltown’ is also available as part of the new Wasteland 3 Expansion Pass, available on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, which gives access to two DLCs: expanding on the base game’s locations, characters, combat, and systems, as well as the Rangers’ overall mission while in Colorado.

Visit the official website for more information on Wasteland 3 – https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/wasteland3

Battlefield 2042 Official Reveal Trailer

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) and DICE today announced Battlefield 2042, a groundbreaking first-person shooter set to revolutionize the modern multiplayer sandbox. Powered by cutting-edge technology that pushes the capabilities of next generation hardware, the game drops players into a near-future, all-out-war experience that includes the franchise’s hallmark, game-changing destruction. Featuring matches filled with up to 128 players on the latest consoles* and PCs, this unprecedented scale adds a new dimension to multiplayer battles. Battlefield 2042also ups the action with the inclusion of real-time events that reshape the battlefield and tactical combat. All-new weapons, vehicles, and gadgets give players the freedom to be strategic and create jaw-dropping, only-in-Battlefield moments.

In Battlefield 2042, the world is on the brink. Shortages of food, energy, and clean water have led to dozens of failed nations, creating the greatest refugee crisis in human history. Among these Non-Patriated, or No-Pats, are families, farmers, engineers – and even soldiers. Amidst this crisis, the United States and Russia draw the world into an all-out war. No-Pat Specialists join both sides, not fighting for a flag, but for the future of the Non-Patriated in this new world.

Players will jump into the boots of Specialists, an all-new type of playable soldier for the franchise. Inspired by the traditional four Battlefieldclasses, Specialists will be equipped with their own unique Specialist Trait and Specialty, and will have fully customizable loadouts. As a Specialist, players will have access to a cutting-edge arsenal of weapons, equipment, and vehicles to use in battle. These powerful new tools give creative players a wealth of options as they find the perfect combination to fit their play style and outsmart and outgun opponents on the battlefield.

“Battlefield 2042 is an evolution of the franchise and embraces what our players want – the ultimate Battlefield multiplayer sandbox with intense combat and a ton of incredible, unexpected events,” said Oskar Gabrielson, General Manager of DICE. “All of us across DICE in Stockholm, DICE LA, Criterion, and EA Gothenburg have had so much fun developing this game and now it’s time to let players jump in. What they’ll find is that we’ve built three distinct, absolutely epic experiences that we think they’ll love.”

The biggest, most ambitious title in the franchise, Battlefield 2042includes:

  • All-Out Warfare – the next generation of fan-favorite modes Conquest and Breakthrough, featuring the largest maps ever for the franchise and for the first time, up to 128 players*. Experience the intensity of All-Out Warfare in large-scale battles like never before on maps filled with dynamic weather, dangerous environmental hazards, and spectacular world events that see tornadoes rip across the map and sandstorms block out the sun.
  • Hazard Zone – an all-new, high-stakes, squad-based game-type for the Battlefield franchise that is a modern take on the multiplayer experience that is distinctly DICE but very different from All-Out Warfare’s Conquest or Breakthrough modes.
  • TO BE ANNOUNCED – the third experience, being developed by DICE LA, is another exciting new game-type for the franchise. This experience is a love letter to Battlefield fans and one that long-time players will feel right at home with. Tune-in to EA Play Live on July 22 for all the details.

Battlefield 2042is available now for pre-order and is set to launch on retail and digital storefronts on October 22 for $59.99 on Xbox® One, PlayStation®4, and PC, and $69.99 on Xbox® Series X and S and PlayStation®5. EA Play members get a 10-hour trial starting Oct 15, 2021. EA Play members and players who pre-order will receive early access to the Open Beta**. Players who pre-order have three different editions to choose from, including the Battlefield 2042Gold Edition for $89.99 on PC and $99.99 on console, or the Battlefield 2042Ultimate Edition for $109.99 on PC or $119.99 on console. For more information on each edition’s offerings, the EA Play and EA Play Pro subscriber offerings, and more details on the game, visit https://www.ea.com/games/battlefield/battlefield-2042.

MSI Unveils Two New Gaming Monitor Lines

World-leading gaming brand MSI, the most trusted name in gaming and esports, is announcing two new major series of MSI gaming monitors: the Curved Gaming Series and the Esports Gaming Series.

The announcement follows MSI’s Esports Gaming logo obtaining trademark certification earlier this month. MSI stands by the principles of innovation in design and technology, and the overall pursuit of excellence.

The Curved Gaming Series features an ergonomic curved monitor design that conforms to the human eye. It provides players with increased comfort, high-contrast, and 178-viewing VA panel, providing an excellent gaming experience for all video game genres and video viewing. An extraordinary visual experience for both gaming and leisure purposes makes the Curved Gaming Series the monitor for all consumers. The Curved Gaming Series can be users’ starting point for gaming, the first choice on their road to victory.

On the other hand, the Esports Gaming Series focuses on meeting the needs of players who are desperately eager to win. It uses the exact specifications of monitors used in esports with an extremely fast response time, high refresh rate and tear-free image processing. For serious gamers who know exactly what they need, or fans of high FPS games, the Esports Gaming Series will be their partner on the road to victory.

In 2020, NVIDIA launched the latest GPU: the Geforce RTX 30 series. The performance of the RTX 30 series GPUs is up to 2X higher than previous-generation GPUs, and the DLSS technology further boosts the FPS rate. To fully utilize the GPU’s performance and enjoy the smoothest gaming experience, users need a powerful gaming monitor.

MSI is proud to officially announce the fastest esports gaming monitor in the world: the Oculux NXG253R. The 24.5″ 1080p monitor is equipped with a groundbreaking 360Hz high refresh rate and 1ms GTG response time Rapid IPS panel. The Oculux NXG253R ensures that players will always be at peak performance while gaming. Powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC, the Oculux NXG253R supports exclusive features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) from 0 to 360 Hz, the fastest ULMB mode that supports up to 240Hz, and brand new Reflex Latency Analyzer that captures end-to-end system latency.

Beyond performance, MSI created an exceptional viewing experience. The four-dimensional adjustable stand provides maximum ergonomics, and the wide color gamut Rapid IPS panel with HDR technology produces saturated colors and mesmerizing images. The Less Blue Light and Anti-Flicker functions certified by TÜV Rheinland® work to lessen eye fatigue.

With a focus on consistently producing superior products for gamers, MSI will keep challenging itself in the design and performance of its gaming monitors.

NVIDIA G-SYNC technology

Oculux NXG253R supports NVIDIA G-SYNC and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) technology. Experience the lowest system latency from 1 to 360Hz for faster reaction times, practically no ghosting, and the smoothest motion to help stay on target. Add in zero tearing with G-SYNC, and it’s clear why Oculux NXG253R is destined to win.

Rapid IPS

Like a standard IPS, Rapid IPS display produces no image distortion and minimum color shifts when viewed from different angles. The liquid crystal molecules of Rapid IPS rotate at a speed that is up to 4x faster than normal ones, therefore the response time is shortened to 1ms GTG and can eliminate monitor blur.

360Hz High Refresh Rate & 1ms GTG Fast Response Time

The 360Hz display powered by NVIDIA G-SYNC is 1.5X faster than conventional 240HZ displays and takes full advantage of ultra-high frame rates in today’s biggest game titles such as VALORANT, Fortnite, CS: GO, Rainbow Six Siege, Overwatch and Apex Legends. Visualize and experience the extremely fluid gameplay with no latency to ensure the most precise targeting.

NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer

Victory measured in milliseconds. Latency Analyzer captures end-to-end system latency and delivers a precise measure of your PC’s performance. Step confidently into battle knowing your PC performs at peak level with GeForce RTX GPUs and NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer-compatible displays and mice.

ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur)

Enjoy the ultra-fast response time of impulse displays in inherently slower ‘hold’-type LCD displays for moving objects that are silky-smooth and crystal-clear. Reach out your hand and grasp a bullet in motion.

Specifications:

  • Model: Oculux NXG253R
  • Screen size: 24.5” (62.2cm)
  • Panel Type: Rapid IPS
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Refresh Rate: 360Hz
  • Response Time: 1ms GTG
  • Adaptive Sync: NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • DCI-P3 / sRGB: 84.09% / 109.63%
  • Viewing Angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
  • HDR: HDR Ready
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • RGB LED: Yes
  • Tilt adjustment: -5° ~ 20°
  • Height adjustment: 0 ~ 130 mm
  • Swivel adjustment: -45° ~ 45°
  • Pivot adjustment: -90° ~ 90°
  • I/O:
    • 1x Display Port (1.4)
    • 2x HDMI (2.0b)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type B
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A

More details about Oculux NXG253R : https://us.msi.com/Monitor/Oculux-NXG253R

Chivalry II Out Now

The ultimate medieval battlefield is here! Developer Torn Banner Studios, publisher Tripwire Presents, and global retail publishing partner Deep Silver are excited to open the gates to Chivalry 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the genre-defining first-person slasher Chivalry: Medieval Warfare. Following years of development and extensive play testing with the Chivalry community, Chivalry 2 is out now with Cross-Play support for PC (via Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 computer entertainment systems, the Xbox One family of devices, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. Chivalry 2 has an MSRP of $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 MSRP for the Standard Edition or $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99 for the Special Edition, with an ESRB rating of M for Mature and a PEGI 18 rating.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first-person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era from clashing swords and storms of flaming arrows to sprawling castle sieges, and more. Dominate massive battlefields while catapults tear the earth apart as players lay siege to castles, set fire to villages, and slaughter filthy peasants in the return of Team Objective maps.

Improving on the original genre-defining Chivalry: Medieval Warfare in every way, Chivalry 2 invites players to master the blade with an all-new and improved combat system that combines real-time strikes and a free-flowing combo system to speed up the action and let players become a whirlwind of steel on the battlefield. Created with the ability to fight multiple foes in mind, Chivalry 2’s combat mixes the best of both FPS and fighting game genres for an unmatched melee experience.

“With the launch of Chivalry 2, we’re excited to have nailed our vision of creating the ultimate medieval battlefield game,” said Torn Banner Studios CEO & Creative Director Steve Piggott. “It’s all-out insane, epic 64-player online carnage that finally delivers to gamers the intensity of being in your favourite medieval movie battle scenes. Chivalry 2 pulls you right into the action, delivering the satisfaction of an incredibly deep combat system, the cinematic glory of sieging castles, the chaos of a massive wave of knights smashing into each other, and hilarious Monty Python inspired voice overs. We can’t wait to hear our fans roaring their battle cries on the battlefield.”

“When we started this journey two years ago, I knew that Torn Banner Studios would make a great first-person medieval combat game with Chivalry 2,” said Tripwire Interactive CEO John Gibson. “Now that the game is done, however, I am blown away at what they have created. Chivalry 2 will redefine first person melee combat, and it has been a pleasure for Tripwire Presents to support Torn Banner in making this incredible game a reality.”

Players who participated in the Chivalry 2 Alpha and Closed and Open Beta programs can look forward to even more features and maps to discover and explore with the game’s full release, including the all-new Team Objective map Escape from Falmire and Team Deathmatch/Free-for-All map The Fighting Pit.

  •  Escape from Falmire (New Team Objective Map): Agatha launches a surprise assault on a Mason prison in an attempt to rescue a war hero. Breach the city gates and release the prisoners before a final castle siege and daring rescue mission to free the Agathian Champion.
  •  The Fighting Pit (New Team Deathmatch/Free-for-All Map): Unproven warriors from both factions fight to the death in this trap-filled local arena made to entertain the local drunks.
  •  Stunning Cinematic Presentation: Massive improvement in visual quality, with an atmosphere that thrusts players into their favorite moments from epic medieval Hollywood action films. Brought to you on the latest and best game engine, Unreal Engine 4.
  •  Cross-Play Across All Platforms: Cross-Play smashes the boundaries between PC and console, allowing players to face-off on the battlefield together, regardless of platform.
  •  Epic Medieval Environments: Sprawling medieval environments ranging from tournament grounds to epic full-scale castle sieges.
  •  Massive Scale: Experience the chaos of epic medieval battlefields as 64 players clash with an intensity meant to capture the large-scale scope of “The Battle of the Bastards” from Game of Thrones.
  •  Choose your Fighting Style: Your arsenal expands with the new subclass system that provides more variety than ever before. Four base classes expand to various subclasses, an arsenal of unique weapons each with multiple visual variants, and new support items ranging from oil pots to barricades, supply crates and archer’s stakes.
  •  Unleash Hell: Own the field with a variety of heavy siege engines including Ballistae, Catapults, Trebuchet, Battering Rams, Mantlets, Spike Traps, Ladders, and more.
  •  Build your Hero: Become a hero and look the part. A detailed customization system adds huge variety: head type, skin tone, head & facial hair + colors, facial imperfections, face paint, nicknames, heraldry, helmets, armor, weapons, and more for millions of possible combinations.
  •  Hilarious Roleplay: Expanded Voice Overs and Emotes enable enhanced roleplaying abilities with many new voice characters as well as the return of the original cast and new animated emotes per character to taunt your opponent a second time!
  •  Refuse to Die: Keep fighting after losing a limb, being knocked down, disarmed, set on fire, filled with arrows, your shield broken, smothered in blood and still throwing punches from your knees. Bandages, revives and the new downed state allow you to support teammates and stay in the action until you’ve bled your last drop.

    ● Kitchen Sink: Battlefields are littered with dozens of items to interact with. Grab a chicken, set it on fire and throw it; kill a man with his friend’s head; improvise a new fighting style with pitchforks – or tomatoes.

Razer Partners with ClearBot in Celebration of World Oceans Day

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced a partnership with marine waste cleaning enterprise, ClearBot, in celebration of World Oceans Day. In line with Razer’s 10-year #GoGreenWithRazer sustainability roadmap, the partnership complements Razer’s Green Investments vertical, which aims to support environment- and sustainability-focused startups by equipping them with the right tools and capabilities to help them scale.

With approximately 11 million tons of plastics entering the oceans each year, ocean cleaning enterprises often face difficulties with dated technology, cost, and efficiency. The ClearBot team designs robots that leverage AI-vision to identify different types of marine plastic waste and collects information regarding these pollutants in the oceans to protect aquatic life. ClearBot robots are deployed to retrieve marine plastic waste, which is then responsibly disposed.

“We are extremely happy to have the opportunity to work with a startup focused on saving the environment,” said Patricia Liu, Chief of Staff at Razer. “ClearBot’s unique AI and advanced machine learning technology will enable and empower governments and organizations around the world to broaden their sustainability efforts. We urge other innovative startups to reach out to Razer for collaboration opportunities as we strive to make the world a safer place for future generations.”

Cleaning Marine Waste with AI Technology

Under the ClearBot partnership, Razer’s leading engineers and designers have volunteered personal time and technical expertise to help turn their prototype into a scalable, mass-marketable product. Leveraging on Razer’s extensive knowledge and manufacturing know-how, ClearBot was able to evolve the robot design into one that is smarter and more efficient.

The newly designed and fully automated robot is armed with cutting-edge AI and machine learning capabilities that can detect marine plastics within two meters in rough waters. The robot can collect up to 250 kg of plastics in just one cycle, while running on solar-powered energy.

“The Razer team’s action-oriented approach to solving marine waste issues was extremely eye-opening. We are grateful to the team who volunteered their time for this project,” said Sidhant Gupta, Chief Executive Officer at ClearBot. “With the new model, we’re confident in extending our reach globally to protect marine waters, starting with partners which include marine harbor operators in Asia and NGOs who have already expressed interest. Together with Razer, we look forward to effecting positive change for the world.”

To drive active participation from the community during this year’s World Oceans Day, ClearBot has issued a call to action through its program to collect data on marine plastic waste. The community is encouraged to upload photos of marine plastic waste commonly found in open waters onto ClearBot’s website. The research and design team will add this information to ClearBot’s existing database to help improve the robot’s waste detection AI algorithm.

To learn more about ClearBot or participate in the program, please visit http://www.clearbot.org.

For more information on Razer’s 10-year sustainability roadmap, please see here.

For more information on Razer’s Green Investments vertical, please see here.

Sneki Snek returns with a new milestone achieved

Back in March 2021, Razer reacted to tremendous demand from the community and renewed its commitment to the #GoGreenWithRazer movement led by its sustainability mascot, Sneki Snek. In partnership with Conservation International, the company stretched its trees protection target from the initial 100,000 trees to 1 million trees. To celebrate the success of saving 300,000 trees to date, new Sneki Snek merchandise will now be launched at every milestone of 100,000 trees saved, until the final goal of saving 1 million trees is achieved.

With 300,000 trees saved, Razer has now launched two new, adorable Sneki Snek merchandise items. The Razer Sneki Snek Eye Mask features a padded design with velvety finish for dream-like comfort and undisturbed rest. The Razer Sneki Snek Floor Rug protects floors from everyday wear and tear and is crafted with noise dampeners for unobstructed chair movement. Keeping in line with the Razer mascot’s sustainability objectives, both the eye mask and floor rugs are made of 100% recycled materials.

To entice and motivate Sneki Snek fans to help save even more trees, Razer has also unveiled the next product that will launch when the milestone of 400,000 trees is reached – Razer Sneki Snek Slippers. The soft and plushy footwear ensures that every step taken is a step towards a more sustainable world. Available exclusively at Razer.com, proceeds from every Sneki Snek merchandise item sold will go to helping Conservation International save 10 trees.

For more information, please visit https://www.razer.com/campaigns/sneki-snek

PC Gaming Show 2021 Coming June 13

The biggest annual showcase dedicated to PC gaming, the PC Gaming Show, will return on June 13 at 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET. Broadcasting from Los Angeles during the E3 weekend on twitch.tv/pcgamer, youtube.com/pcgamer, and featured prominently within E3’s official programming and the /twitchgaming gathering lineup, the PC Gaming Show will reveal 39 new trailers, game announcements, and interviews to audiences around the world.

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“PC gaming retains its position as the world’s most vibrant gaming platform,” says PC Gamer Global Editor-in-Chief Evan Lahti. “The PC’s library of weird, innovative, and genre-pushing games grows every week. The PC Gaming Show is about shining a bright light on as many of these new projects as we can.”

A special showcase of exciting games during E3, this year’s 90-minute show will embrace an imaginative theme: outer space. For the first time, PC Gaming Show hosts will “beam” video content and interviews straight from the cosmos, in a custom spaceship built just for this year’s E3.

“We wanted to bring the visual spectacle of some of our favorite games and fiction to the E3 stage,” says Tim Clark, PC Gamer Brand Director. “We’re big fans of shows like Mystery Science Theater 3000, and this theme will let our hosts channel the fun of E3.” Coincidentally, the PC Gaming Show will feature several games set in the stars.

Building on the show’s independent 2020 presentation that drew 5.9M viewers, this year’s broadcast will combine professionally-produced video packages with live, energetic commentary, broadcasting from the official E3 stage in Los Angeles as well as the aforementioned spaceship.

The 2021 PC Gaming Show is presented by Intel and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, partners with a longstanding legacy in PC gaming. This year’s sci-fi theme celebrates the rich history and future of these two partners, a technology leader and franchise that have defined the spirit of PC gaming.

MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is marking its recent launch on Steam, which arrived with 30 major updates including gameplay and UI improvements, modding, crossplay across all platforms, new audio, and a variety of new bases and garrisons for pilots to explore and destroy. The Steam launch also coincides with the release of the Heroes of the Inner Sphere DLC, which features a new sandbox career mode, 7 new mech chassis, new missions, weapons, equipment, the ability to co-op with a friend who owns the DLC, and more.

As a long-term collaborator with the PC Gaming Show, Intel has powered the celebration of PC games and hardware through a number of integrations, most notably last year’s custom PC build themed to A Total War Saga: Troy. This year, Intel is partnering with the same master modder, Brian “Boddaker” Carter to create a custom rig that E3 viewers will have a chance to win, based on MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries and powered by the 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(™) processor that pushes the limits of performance and gaming.

39 new trailers and game announcements will make up this year’s PC Gaming Show. Read more about what’s being featured in this year’s presentation:

  • The reveal of Project Warlock 2
  • New content from New Blood Interactive
  • Techland will be showing Dying Light 2 Stay Human and giving the first in-depth look at its main character Aiden and his internal motivation, alongside revealing more about the Dying Light 2 Stay Human universe
  • The first reveal of a new game from Kasedo Games & Bulwark Studios
  • Big news for the Orcs Must Die! franchise
  • New gameplay for Hello Neighbor 2, new modes revealed for Rawmen, and a world premiere of a new title from tinyBuild
  • A new announcement from Pixelated Milk
  • Exclusive content, along with beta and launch information for Naraka Bladepoint
  • A reveal of the next game from Shiro Games
  • SEGA and Amplitude Studios will have a major announcement and reveal for the highly anticipated strategy game, Humankind
  • Exclusive content from All In! Games and a significant announcement about Chernobylite
  • An announcement from EVE Online
  • A new Chivalry 2 announcement from Torn Banner Studios
  • NACON and Big Bad Wolf are showing a brand new trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
  • A new unannounced title from Modus Games
  • A special offer from GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service
  • Other exciting unrevealed games
  • And a message from Valve regarding Steam

The PC Gaming Show will also include exciting new content from:

  • Frontier & Frontier Foundry
  • Hello Traveler
  • Tripwire Interactive
  • Humble Games
  • Ishtar Games
  • Alawar Games

As part of both E3 and the /twitchgaming gathering, the show can be streamed on a record number of platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Steam, TikTok, VENN, Reddit, Entertainment Weekly, and international partners such as WEBEDIA, Wechat, Bilibili, and AfreecaTV. PC Gamer will be working with both the ESA and Twitch to promote the show through prominent co-streamers.

The PC Gaming Show is proudly supported by co-title sponsors Intel and MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, All In! Games, EVE Online, Frontier, Humble Games, Modus, Naraka Bladepoint, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Robot Entertainment, SEGA of Europe, tinyBuild Games, and Tripwire.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall Gameplay Trailer

Carbon Studio has premiered the first look at gameplay from their upcoming VR-exclusive action-adventure title Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall. Its messages are very clear: this game features a highly detailed world full of Age of Sigmar and offers intense action, from savage decapitations to using arcane lightning to slay menacing wraiths.

“We’re very excited to show off a small slice of what we’ve been working on for over a year. We know you are eager for a first look at gameplay footage from Tempestfall, and we look forward to seeing your reactions,” says Aleksander Caban, Carbon Studio’s Co-Founder.

With the Warhammer Skulls festival in full swing, Carbon Studio has started sign-ups for Tempestfall’s closed beta on their official Discord channel. Until June 10th, anyone with a VR-capable PC and a bit of free time can send in their participation request.

Additionally, there’s a Tempestfall Wishlist Contest going on with Oculus Quest 2 and game goodies at stake. To participate, all you have to do is take a screenshot confirming you wishlisted the game on either Steam or Oculus and send it to us at giveaway@tempestfall.com. Winners will be announced on June 10th on Carbon Studio’s social media channels.

Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Tempestfall is slated for release on PC VR and Oculus Quest platforms in summer of 2021. We look forward to sharing more details, gameplay trailers, and hands-on opportunities in the future.

For more information, follow us on our social channels (see below), wishlist us on Steam, or visit www.tempestfall.com.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Out Now

Today, CI Games is proud to launch its highly anticipated modern warfare shooter, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, on PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC. To celebrate, the studio also released an explosive new trailer, featuring Raven, the protagonist of Contracts 2, maneuvering through a sandbox map to complete one of the 21 deadly contracts. A perfect introduction to the latest entry in the best-selling first person sniping franchise, it showcases many of the exciting new updates in store, including 1000m+ extreme-range sniping, next-gen graphics, more intelligent NPCs, and the most lethal array of weapons yet.

CI Games has also partnered with top FPS Twitch streamer, shroud, to create an exclusive DLC launch package. Shroud, who is known for his insane aim and has consistently demonstrated incredible skill in first-person shooters, teamed up with the studio in creating a shroud-themed sniper rifle and branded weapon skin, available now across all platforms. The SGW Contracts 2 gameplay can be tuned to a variety of skill levels and for shroud and his community, can offer a significant level of challenge that such skilled players appreciate within this genre.

The PS5 version will arrive later in the year, but PS5 players needn’t wait, as all PS4 editions of SGW Contracts 2 will arrive with a free digital upgrade to the next-generation version, upon its release later this year. The studio also recently announced that the title’s first DLC map would be given away entirely for free across all platforms. This DLC is currently in development and will include an extensive new region complete with all-new contracts and objectives.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 is set in Kuamar, a lawless region of the Middle East, located along the Lebanese and Syrian borders. Players take on the role of Raven, Contract Sniper Assassin, as they attempt to take down the brutal dictatorship installed by President Bibi Rashida and her husband, Omar Al-Bakr. Contracts 2 takes the sandbox design of the first game to the next level with extreme long-range sniping, adding to the variety of objectives players will tackle and revisit using realistic weapons, gadgets, and skills they’ll enhance with unlockable upgrades.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 aims to set a new bar for the best-selling first-person sniping franchise of all time, when it launches on June 4th, 2021 for PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC at $39.99 / €39,99 / £34,99 / AUD69.95.

Sniper Elite VR Release Date Trailer

Join the resistance! Rebellion is proud to reveal that our first Sniper Elite VR campaign will be released on July 8th 2021.

Built from the ground up as a virtual reality experience, Sniper Elite VR enlists you as an Italian partisan, fighting fascism in a powerful World War II story told through his harrowing memories, as you protect your fellow countrymen and drive back the merciless invaders.

Developed in partnership with Just Add Water and Coatsink, the game delivers a new perspective on Rebellion’s critically acclaimed sniping and stealth mechanics which marries breathtaking immersion with the authenticity for which the series is famous.

Sniper Elite VR Key Features:

  • HEART-POUNDING GUNPLAY – Grab your rifle, gaze down the scope and take aim, as realistic ballistics and immersive weapon interactions, such as physically reloading while under fire, bring a whole new dimension to this intense sniping simulation.
  • EXCLUSIVE CAMPAIGN – Take on a new explosive stand-alone campaign with 18 replayable missions as you relive the battles through the memories of an Italian veteran.
  • SUITE OF MOVEMENT OPTIONS – From full locomotion to accessible single stick teleport, you can tailor the controls to your preference as you use stealth and cunning to outmanoeuvre enemy troops and vehicles across levels packed with tactical possibilities.
  • AUTHENTIC WW2 WEAPONS – Experience the firepower of historically accurate WW2 weaponry, with an armoury of rifles, SMGs, pistols, shotguns, grenades & explosives.
  • VISCERAL X-RAY KILL-CAM – Witness the devastating effect of your shot as Sniper Elite’s signature kill-cam returns, rebuilt for VR.

SNIPER ELITE VR is coming to PlayStation VR, Steam VR, Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest.

Ubisoft Forward E3 2021 Digital Event Announced

Today, Ubisoft® announced more details about the latest edition of Ubisoft Forward which will be streamed live on June 12 at 12 PM PT. The show, available to view on ubisoft.com/Forward, is part of this year’s digital E3 event, featuring a diverse content lineup including fan favorites, newly announced titles, and surprises.

The pre-show will debut at 11 AM PT, with news and updates from live games such as For Honor®, Trackmania®, The Crew 2®, Brawlhalla®, Watch Dogs®: Legion, and more from the teams at Ubisoft.

The main show, starting 12 PM PT, will feature the next mainline entry in the Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® franchise, formerly known as Rainbow Six Quarantine, with world premiere gameplay and trailers revealing this brand-new co-op title for the first time. The show will also include more details on Far Cry 6 ®, a game set in a nation under the heel of dictator Antón Castillo, played by Giancarlo Esposito. There will also be news of Riders Republic, the upcoming multiplayer open-world playground taking place the landscapes of North America. There will also be updates from Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla and Rainbow Six Siege on their upcoming content, as well as the Mythic Quest series on Apple TV+ and upcoming film, Werewolves Within, both from Ubisoft Film & Television.

Following the main show, at 1 PM PT, the post-show will include a Rainbow Six Siege Community Briefing to update players on the latest news, plus an in-depth discussion with Siege developers on how they designed the latest addition to the Operator roster, Operation North Star’s Thunderbird. The show also will provide a number of fresh reveals, such as the Y6S2 Streamer Charms, Community Artist Bundle, and Sixth Guardian Charity bundle partnerships. Developers will provide deeper insight into the announcements from the main show, and players will have a chance to win an exclusive Fan Charm via Twitch Drops.

In an ongoing effort to make Ubisoft Forward an accessible show for as many people as possible, watching the main show on ubisoft.com/Forward will give access to subtitles in 12 different languages. Furthermore, the pre-show and main show will be translated into American Sign Language, with the main show in audio described in English.

“We can’t wait to share more about our upcoming line-up at Ubisoft Forward as part of this year’s digital E3 event. This is always a highly anticipated moment for our industry and an opportunity to celebrate new content and creations. We’re proud to be showcasing such a diverse portfolio of games with something for every type of player, not forgetting a few surprises of course,” said Alain Corre EMEA’s Executive Director.

Players can tune in at ubisoft.com/Forward, Twitch, or YouTube, and join the discussion on social media with #UbiForward this June 12 and can learn more with the Ubisoft News ongoing coverage both before and after the show.