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Corsair Unveils Hydro Series H60 Liquid CPU Cooler

2018/03/22
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FREMONT, CA, March 22nd, 2018 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced a new addition to its bestselling Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, the Hydro Series H60. Fully updated for 2018, the new H60’s 120mm radiator and multi-CPU socket mounting make it the ideal choice for those stepping up to liquid cooling for the first time, easily fitting into almost any enthusiast case to deliver performance CPU cooling. Finished with distinguished styling and ready to cool today’s demanding processors, the H60 offers all the Hydro Series essentials to keep your CPU running fast, cool and quiet.

Sharing the same next-generation Hydro Series design as the award-winning Hydro Series H150i PRO and H115i PRO, the H60’s pump cap is LED backlit in white to add a touch of brilliance to your system. Inside, the H60’s thermally optimized cold plate and low-noise pump efficiently transfer heat away from the CPU to be exhausted by the radiator and quickly expelled from the case.

The H60’s compact 120mm high-density slim-radiator combines maximum cooling surface area with the ability to be mounted into almost any 120mm fan mount, making it compatible with any CORSAIR case, while rotating fittings and rubber hoses ensure easy installation. A CORSAIR SP Series 120mm PWM fan is tuned to deliver low-noise cooling and plentiful airflow when it’s needed, connecting to your choice of fan control for precise speed adjustments between 600-1,700RPM.

With included brackets for all current AM4, LGA 1151 and LGA 2066 socket CPUs, H60 is compatible with a huge array of AMD and Intel CPUs and is installed tool-free in minutes to deliver years of maintenance-free high-performance CPU cooling.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The Hydro Series H60 is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors as well as direct from the CORSAIR webstore.

The CORSAIR Hydro Series H60 is backed by a comprehensive five-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer support network.

Pizza Connection 3 Launch Trailer

2018/03/22
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Wiesbaden, March 22, 2018 –  Today Pizza Connection 3 is being released worldwide digitally and Europe-wide for PC, Mac and Linux! To celebrate the day, there is also a release trailer showing the long-awaited economic simulation in all its glory.

Assemble Entertainment will release Pizza Connection 3 on March 22 Europe-wide in retail and worldwide digital for PC, Mac and Linux (SteamOS) at a recommended retail price of €29.99. The business simulation is being developed by the Assemble-own developer Studio Gentlymad in Wiesbaden.

Catan VR Launches with Trailer

2018/03/21
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

SAN FRANCISCO – Mar. 21, 2018 – Catan GmbH, Catan Studio, Asmodee Digital and virtual reality game developer Experiment 7 today announced the release of Catan VR, a new virtual reality experience which invites you to play a game of Catan on the island of Catan itself. Developed in conjunction with original Catan creators, father and son Klaus and Benjamin Teuber, Catan VR elevates the title with vibrant in-game environments and cross-platform online play that bring the tabletop to life, no matter where you and your friends are. You can find Catan VR on the Oculus Store today for $14.99 and on Samsung Gear VR for $9.99. Catan VR will be available on Oculus GO soon.

Get a glimpse of the isle of Catan in the launch trailer here:

Catan VR maintains the tactile, social fun of board gaming with expressive in-game avatars, crisp voice communications and two intuitive control schemes: touch controls and gaze controls.
Never again will geographic distance need to break up a gaming group — with Catan VR, family and friends on opposite sides of the world can gather around the same table for a friendly round of competitive settlement.

Catan VR also features online multiplayer matching with players, cross-platforms, around the globe. Players who would rather hone their settlement strategy alone can test their skills against a variety of unique AI personalities, including Catan’s best known characters like Candamir, Lin, Mary Anne, and Nassir.

“Catan is about exploring new frontiers,” said Catan creator Klaus Teuber. “What better way to express that than by venturing into the exciting new world of virtual reality? The immersion made possible by this platform captures the boundless opportunity of taking that first step onto undiscovered lands.”

To see Catan like never before, check out Catan VR on the Oculus Store:
https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1471170409659855

And on the Samsung Gear-VR: https://www.oculus.com/experiences/gear-vr/2027653017260426/ 

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Arma 3 Laws of War DLC Raises Over $170K for ICRC

2018/03/21
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 21, 2018 – As pledged last August, independent games developer Bohemia Interactive has donated half of its 2017 net revenue from direct sales of the Arma 3 Laws of War DLC to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The total amount raised is USD 176,667 (one-hundred and seventy-six thousand, six-hundred and sixty-seven US dollars – approximately EUR 143,543 or GBP 126,016).

To further celebrate the special occasion, the studio published a special blog post, which includes a new story trailer for the DLC, plus an infographic with statistics on how people played Laws of War’s mini-campaign.

“With over two billion gamers worldwide, video games have an incredible potential to convey the importance of international humanitarian law (IHL). The collaboration between Bohemia interactive and the ICRC has been extraordinary and we have learned a lot from each other by exchanging ideas and our respective expertise on how to incorporate IHL into a video game. The success of the Arma 3 Laws of War DLC has shown us that video games are one of the many ways to reach new audiences and call attention to the fact that wars do have limits and rules. We are also very grateful that Bohemia Interactive will donate $176,667 to the ICRC, which shows their commitment to support our work, to help people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence in over eighty countries.” said Helen Durham, Director for International Law and Policy at the ICRC.

Bohemia Interactive’s CEO, Marek Spanel: “We knew this DLC’s theme might seem a bit unusual, but we also felt that it has a rightful place in a game like Arma 3. At the same time, our community normally expects more traditional content you’d see in a military game, such as new weapons, tanks, and helicopters. That has made it even more amazing to see the immense level of player support for the Laws of War DLC, which really shows again how both games and the gaming audience have matured. If you also consider that some of our players are in the military or might pursue a military career in the future, then we’re glad this DLC has been able to increase awareness for this important topic. And being able to also make a financial contribution to the ICRC’s efforts is a great bonus.”

Arma 3 Laws of War is a downloadable content pack for Bohemia Interactive’s military game Arma 3. It explores a different perspective on the battlefield by introducing a fictional humanitarian NGO faction calledIDAP (International Development & Aid Project) to the game. The package also includes a new van, a drone, outfits and gear, and a range of decorative objects such as shelter tents and medical or food supplies. One of the main highlights of the DLC is the “Remnants of War” mini-campaign. Here, players take on the role of IDAP explosive specialist Nathan MacDade, and uncover what happened in the town of Oreokastro – witnessing the long-term consequences of war and particularly the effects of mines and unexploded ordnance.

Furthermore, the Laws of War DLC implemented a free Showcase scenario on the topic of International Humanitarian Law (IHL). This singleplayer scenario, which is presented as a virtual reality training course hosted by IDAP, aims to provide all Arma 3 players with the opportunity to become more familiar with the DLC’s complex and serious theme.

More information about the Arma 3 Laws of War DLC is available at arma3.com/dlc/lawsofwar.

Star Trek Online Getting DS9 Themed Expansion

2018/03/21
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – March 21, 2018 – Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announced Star Trek Online’s fourth major expansion,Victory is Life, will launch on PC June 2018, and on consoles at a later date. The free-to-play MMORPG lets player navigate through the depths of space as a Captain of their very own starship, while exploring episodic content from Star Trek’s most popular television series and films. The game’s newest expansion, Victory is Life, pays homage to the classic TV series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Captains will discover a new Jem’Hadar playable faction and experience six new episodes, featuring Deep Space Nine crew members voiced by the original actors, including Quark (Armin Shimerman), Odo (René Auberjonois), Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), Martok (J.G. Hertzler) and several other familiar faces.

“We couldn’t think of a better way of celebrating Deep Space Nine, than resurrecting the characters so many fans adored and reuniting this special cast in Star Trek Online,” said Stephen Ricossa, executive producer for Star Trek Online. “Our new expansion pays tribute to the television series that boldly explored important social issues and left a lasting impact on an entire generation of Star Trek fans.”

Victory is Life takes Star Trek Online Captains on a maiden journey to the Gamma Quadrant, where they will discover what is left of Deep Space Nine. The legendary space station was severely damaged by the Hur’q, a new enemy who recently made their presence known to the Alliance in the game’s last featured episode, “Scylla and Charibdis.” Players must now team up with Deep Space Nine’s devoted crew members to find a way to protect the galaxy from another devastating attack.

With the release of Star Trek Online’s new PC expansion, players will discover six new episodes, starring characters voiced by ten of the originalStar Trek: Deep Space Nine actors who brought the roles to life. This includes fan favorites such as Ferengi Entrepreneur Quark (Armin Shimerman), Changeling Chief of Security Odo (René Auberjonois), Commanding Starfleet Officer Kira Nerys (Nana Visitor), Klingon General Martok (J.G. Hertzler), as well as six other actors that will be revealed soon on Star Trek Online’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

For the first time ever, players will be able to experience Star Trek Onlinethrough the eyes of the Jem’Hadar, genetically engineered soldiers of the Dominion. This brand-new playable faction will start at level 60 with a variety of completed Reputations, Specialization Trees, Duty Officer tracks, and R&D progress. Victory is Life also introduces an increased level cap of 65, a new queue, added progression system and all-new Sector Battlezone, a new gameplay feature that takes players into a war between the stars to save the Gamma Quadrant. Additional features included with Victory is Lifewill be revealed at launch.

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game where players can pioneer their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, become a Klingon Warrior and champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy, or rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird. In Star Trek Online, players have the opportunity to visit iconic locations from the popular Star Trek universe, reach out to unexplored star systems and make contact with new alien species. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit www.playstartrekonline.com.

505 Games Talks Underworld Ascendant and Bloodstained at SXSW

2018/03/21
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March 21, 2018 – This past weekend, independent publisher 505 Games brought industry legends Koji Igarashi (Castlevania), Warren Spector (Ultima Underworld, Deus Ex, System Shock) and Paul Neurath (Ultima Underworld, System Shock 2, Thief) to SXSW Gaming in Austin, TX for a weekend of reveals, sneak peeks and first-hand updates from their exciting new projects.

Underworld Ascendant

On Friday, March 16, video game masterminds Warren Spector and Paul Neurath joined PC Gamer Editor-in-Chief Evan Lahti for an exclusive discussion exploring OtherSide Entertainment’s upcoming player-authored immersive sim RPG Underworld Ascendant. Taking players back into The Stygian Abyss, Underworld Ascendant is designed to maximize and reward player choice in a breathtaking fantasy realm, rife with danger and full of intrigue. During the discussion, Warren and Paul unveiled new art for the game, alongside character reveals and exclusive game screenshots highlighting the robust fantasy realm coming to Steam for PC in 2018.

OtherSide Entertainment and 505 Games are excited to also release a new developer diary video, The Vision of an Immersive Sim, highlighting the creative and passionate team behind Underworld Ascendant. Featuring interviews from writer/director Joe Fielder, studio director Warren Spector and founder Paul Neurath, the behind-the-scenes video offers insight into the creative inspiration behind the robust fantasy realm that is The Stygian Abyss.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

On Saturday, March 17, legendary game designer Koji Igarashi ‘IGA’ (Castlevania: Symphony of the Night) joined Marvel Comic’s Rise of Black Panther and iO9 senior writer Evan Narcisse for an exclusive discussion surrounding Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. On this panel, IGA shared insight into his experiences developing and creating one of the most buzzed-about fan-funded games of all time, and discussed his return to the ‘Metroidvania’ genre of games he helped shape, define and re-imagine throughout his robust career.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole: From Dusk Till Casa Bonita DLC Launch Trailer

2018/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

March 20, 2018 – Today Ubisoft® and South Park Digital Studios announced that South Park™: The Fractured But Whole™ From Dusk Till Casa Bonita DLC is now available on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and developed by Ubisoft San Francisco, From Dusk Till Casa Bonita DLC adds an all-new story campaign and superhero class to South Park: The Fractured But Whole. From Dusk Till Casa Bonita is available for the suggested retail price of $11.99.

Mysterion’s sister is in trouble. She’s fallen in with the Vamp Kids of South Park, who have descended upon Cartman’s favorite restaurant, Casa Bonita. Visit the famous family eatery and explore Black Bart’s Cave, watch the cliff divers, taste the magic of Mexico and defeat the brood of Vampires.

Fight darkness with darkness and embrace the new Netherborn class, which features four new occult powers. Dress the part in new Goth costumes and gain some sweet loot. Enter the battle alongside Henrietta, the Goth: a powerful support Witch, and bring your new powers and buddy to the rest of your superhero adventure.

For more information about South Park: The Fractured But Whole, please visit southparkgame.com, and for the latest on all Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

Insta360 Announces New Stabilization Tech for Insta360 ONE Camera

2018/03/20
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Los Angeles, March 20 – Innovative camera maker Insta360 today announced a major update for its popular Insta360 ONE, adding a groundbreaking stabilization technology and smart editing features that put the camera at the forefront of a new type of photography – using 360-degree camera technology to improve the way we create traditional, “flat” video and photos.

“360-degree cameras free people to live in the moment, without the distraction of recording an experience from behind a screen. And this benefit applies whether your goal is to share an immersive 360-degree video, or just post a few clips to Instagram,” said JK Liu, Insta360 Founder and CEO. “The updated Insta360 ONE makes it easy to grab the best parts of a 360 video, and put them together into a pro-quality edit that’s ready to share anywhere.”

The new features are part of the latest version of the Insta360 ONE app, available here later this week

Go with the flow.

The first step to creating compelling content from a 360-degree video is to be sure that the original video is as smooth and stable as possible. That’s why the updated Insta360 ONE introduces all-new FlowState stabilization, a proprietary stabilization technology that captures hypnotically smooth video.

Comparisons show that a ONE using FlowState stabilization produces smoother video than a leading smartphone mounted on a gimbal. Meanwhile, the fact that FlowState is native to the ONE, with no accessories required, vastly expands its range of use – allowing users to directly mount the ONE on vehicles, selfie sticks and drones, while still ensuring a stable result.

A camera crew in your hand.

The updated Insta360 ONE also introduces new tools to quickly and simply edit together the best parts of 360 videos, and to take full advantage of the new creative possibilities they open up.

When editing a 360 video in the Insta360 ONE app, users will have three choices of how to re-capture the key moments. New Pivot Points allow users to set points of interest throughout a video, giving an outline of the story they’d like to tell. Once set, the app automatically connects the points using ultra-smooth camera movements. It’s a fast, simple way to create professional-quality edits that would otherwise take hours on a desktop running specialized post-production software – not to mention multiple cameras covering different angles of a scene to begin with.

The newly improved SmartTrack lets a user select a key object or feature within the scene, then automatically holds it in center-frame throughout the video. The extra space for cropping offered by the 360° field of view, combined with proprietary FlowState stabilization, creates strikingly smooth tracking shots, all with a single tap.

ViewFinder mode gives total manual control. A user can maneuver their phone exactly as they would if they were recording an experience in real-time with their smartphone camera – turning from side to side, and adjusting zoom on the fly. Whatever they capture in their “re-shoot” will be saved as a new video. The possibilities are literally infinite.

Hyper. Simple.

The ONE’s upgraded stabilization also makes creating stunning hyperlapses (that is, a time-lapse where the camera itself is moving from one place to another) easier than ever.

Rather than painstakingly shooting every frame of a hyperlapse with a DSLR, or using a stabilizing accessory, ONE users can simply run and gun. FlowState stabilization will take care of creating a video that’s stable enough to be hyper-lapsed, and the app will take care of the rest.

Even better, creators will have a 360 video as the raw material for their hyperlapse, allowing them to freely guide the viewer’s perspective in any direction as the camera moves through time and space.

The app Insta360 ONE users can take advantage of all of today’s updates by downloading the latest app here when it goes online later this week and following prompts to install the latest firmware.

The Insta360 ONE is available at Insta360.com, and at Apple.com and Apple Stores in select countries.

Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia Launch Trailer

2018/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

STOCKHOLM – 20 March 2018 – The old king of legend couldn’t control the waves with a flick of his hand, but you, his heirs, can master them with the power of your navy and the reach of your trade fleets. The destiny of millions is in your hand in Rule Britannia, the newest immersion pack for Paradox Development Studio’s classic historical strategy game Europa Universalis IV.

Rule Britannia brings greater depth to the lands of England, Scotland and Ireland while offering tools that will deepen the experience of Europa Universalis IV no matter where you choose play. The mission system has been completely reorganized (with new unique missions for the British and Irish nations), and any nation with a fleet can choose a naval doctrine that will boost its galleys, reduce its maintenance cost or strengthen the power of its trading ships.

Features of Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia include:

  • New British Missions: Exclusive Mission Trees for England, Scotland, Ireland and Great Britain, embedded in the new Europa Universalis IV mission system (coming with the 1.25 update).
  • Innovativeness: Earn rewards for being the first nation to unlock new knowledge, including lower power costs.
  • Naval Doctrine: Adopt a general strategy for your fleets, giving you bonuses to ship maintenance, trade power or battle performance.
  • Anglicanism: A new Protestant faith can appear in England with new bonuses and religious choices.
  • New Units: New army designs for British and Irish nations, including independent Northumberland and Cornwall.
  • New Music: The epic score of history has been filled out with new music to backdrop your quest for world supremacy
  • Knowledge Sharing: Help your lagging allies or subjects by promoting the spread of institutions in their realms.
  • Trade Steering: Force your defeated enemies to have their merchants fill your coffers.

Europa Universalis IV: Rule Britannia is now available in the Paradox store and on Steam for the suggested retail price of $9.99.

https://www.paradoxplaza.com/europa-universalis-iv-rule-britannia/EUEU04ESK0000051.html

Assault Gunners HD Launch Trailer

2018/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

TUNBRIDGE WELLS, KENT (MARCH 20, 2018) – Marvelous Europe — publisher and localizer of the fan-favorite SENRAN KAGURA series — today announced that ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION is now available for PlayStation®4 and Windows PC via Steam. ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION ‘Standard Edition’ is available for purchase for $9.99 and a ‘Complete Set’ containing all DLC bundled with the base game retails for $11.99. All DLC is also available separately for purchase as the ‘ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION EXTRA PACK’ for $4.99.

ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION is available for purchase at the following storefronts:

To celebrate the launch of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION, Marvelous is offering a 10% launch discount on both the Standard Edition and Complete Set of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION on Steam and on PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Plus subscription required). This limited time offer ends on March 27.