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World of Warships Sharks vs Eagles Event Announced

2018/07/27

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July 27, 2018 – World of Warships, the massively multiplayer naval battle game from developer and publisher Wargaming, today launched a new in-game event we think your readers would be interested in. The new event, dubbed Sharks vs. Eagles, coincides with Update 0.7.7.

In Sharks vs. Eagles, players choose to fight for either competing team, earning points by winning battles and completing missions. At the end of each day, the points earned will be converted to containers that are delivered to each team. These containers hold extra supplies, cosmetics, coal (in-game currency) and more!

Sharks vs. Eagles also adds a new Loyalty feature to World of Warships, where players can be bribed by the other team to abandon their comrades and fight alongside their foes. By switching sides, players will earn bonuses, but, by staying loyal to their team, players can also earn special event tokens, which they can exchange for team flags, patches, containers and unique camouflage paint jobs for their warships.

Along with the new event, which is part of Update 0.7.7, there are several changes and additions being made to World of Warships.The biggest changes come in operations Narai and Raptor Rescue, both reworked from their original launch to offer more gameplay options and graphical updates. Operation Narai has players battling to secure a coastal landing zone for troops making an amphibious landing, while Operation Raptor Rescue has players taking control of support ships that must escort the Raptor, a massive aircraft carrier, as it attempts to break out of a blockaded Naval base.

Head over to worldofwarships.com now to sign up for World of Warships and choose whether you’ll play for the Sharks or Eagles in the new event!

Star Control: Origins Beta Update 3 Brings Fleet Battles

2018/07/26

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Plymouth, MI. July 26, 2018 – Today, Stardock released the beta 3 of Fleet Battles for the highly anticipated science-fiction adventure game, Star Control®: Origins™. The beta is available to anyone who pre-orders Star Control: Origins and includes the ability for online and local play with others.

In Star Control: Origins, you explore the galaxy, investigate new worlds, contact new civilizations, and battle hostile aliens in Star Control: Origins. You are the captain of Earth’s brand new, state-of-the-art ship, The Vindicator. Your mission is to gather together allies to fight an ancient alien menace that threatens to annihilate the human race.

Fleet Battles is a mode within the main game that allows players to assemble different ships in a fleet and engage in battle with fleets controlled by either the computer, humans via the Internet, or even friends sitting at the same PC. Players are also able to use the integrated ship crafting system in Fleet Battles to create vessels of their own and share them online via Steam Workshop.

Beta 3 sees several new additions to Fleet Battles, including two new ships: the Arilou Observer and the Kzanti Intimidator. Each ship comes with its own loadout of new weapons, like a cloaking device that provides temporarily invisibility, an octomator that fires in eight directions at once, a repulsor that damages enemy ships and propels them away, or proximity mines, which blow up when an enemy ventures too close.

A feature called “scavenging” has also been added in this update. At the start of every battle, wreckage from destroyed ships will be scattered across the arena. Scavenge the wrecks by flying over them and gaining acceleration, health, energy regeneration, and speed bonuses. These bonuses not only apply to the ship currently in battle, but also to every other ship in the fleet waiting to get in on the action.

Each match starts with a random number of wreckages. Every time a ship is destroyed during the match, it leaves behind another wreck for the next match. New end match screens detailing fleet conditions and battle readouts have also been added.

Several other additions accompany the Beta 3 release, including two new maps and improved multiplayer performance. Players can also now press the ‘tab’ key to highlight their ships on screen so that they’re easier to locate when a match begins. An AI v.s. AI mode and updated fonts and UI polish have also been included.

Stardock has also released alien content packs as part of Star Control: Origins. The first of these are available early for anyone who pre-purchases the base game. In addition to concept art and lore, each content pack features new music by Mason Fisher and Riku Nuottajärvi, an original composer for Star Control II. Many packs will also feature the original alien tracks by Star Control II composer Dan Nicholson.

The first sets released include the Arilou™, the Chenjesu™, and the Mowlings™. These are available for download today from the Stardock store and via Steam.

The final version of Star Control: Origins will release on September 20, 2018. Users can pre-order the game now at a discounted price and receive instant access to the Fleet Battles beta.

Star Control: Origins is available for pre-order from Stardock, GOG, or Steam for $34.99.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday Xbox One Mixer Trailer

2018/07/26

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26 July, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is delighted to share the news that the Xbox One version of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday, a multi-award winning and BAFTA-nominated story-driven drama, will feature Mixer functionality. The integration of Mixer, a live game streaming service, will allow interactivity on all narrative choices.

Streamers will be able to broadcast the game via Mixer and give their audience the opportunity to participate by choosing how the adventure unfolds. Whenever a narrative choice is presented in the game, the player and viewers are given a time limit to pick from the options available. When the time is up, the choice with the most votes is selected, determining which subsequent branch the story will take.

Watch the 1979 Revolution: Black Friday Xbox One Mixer trailer:

Navid Khonsari, creator of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday and co-founder of developer iNK Stories, said:

“Mixer is the perfect feature to bring a greater sense of real-life stakes and community to the gameplay of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday. People from all over the world will have the opportunity to work together, interacting with the many different groups that made up the Revolution, while making difficult narrative choices on what they value and who they trust in a world on the brink of change.

“We look forward to watching the exciting ways players decide to engage with one another, and how they will value/reckon with the consequences of the choices that they make together.”

The Xbox One version of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday launches 3 August and is available to pre-order now with a 20% discount from the Xbox Store. The game is also coming to PS4 (31 July) and Nintendo Switch (2 August). Please note that the Mixer interactivity is exclusive to the Xbox One version.

Described by Kotaku as “ground-breaking and important”, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday has received widespread acclaim for its gripping narrative and accurate portrayal of a pivotal moment in the history of the Middle East.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday is written and directed by Navid Khonsari, a game development veteran who has worked on a lengthy list of best-sellers, including GTA: Vice City, Alan Wake and Resident Evil 7.

Khonsari grew up in Iran but left with his family after the revolution. Regarded by Iranian officials as ‘pro-American propaganda’, sales of the game have been banned in the country and Khonsari has been accused of being a U.S. spy.

Star Traders: Frontiers Release Date

2018/07/25

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July 25, 2018 – The epic space RPG Star Traders: Frontiers is receiving a full Steam release after eight successful months on Early Access. Next Wednesday, August 1, the game will officially leave Steam Early Access with updated builds for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Fun Fact: During the past eight months, Trese Brothers Games updated Star Traders: Frontiers not once, not twice – not even 10 times – but 80+ times … averaging one update every 2.91 days!

Additions include:

24 new types of ships
More than 100 new ship components to customize the perfect craft
2 new character Jobs
32 new Talents
52 new mission types
22 new contact types and services
10 new character outfits – with 14 new hats, helmets, and accessories
4 new story eras: Second Founding, Coalition, 3rd Century, and Crimson Pox
Customizable difficulty: Play your own way!
Prize ship Talents: Capture enemy ships
New maximum level cap – raised by 25%
New unlockable content through clever play

F1 2018 Expands Career Mode in New Update

2018/07/25

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Larkspur, Calif. – July 25, 2018 – Codemasters® has today released the second part in a series of developer diaries for F1® 2018, the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, detailing how even greater depth has been added to the Career mode by expanding the player’s research and development options. The changes and additions to the system will now see each F1 team have its own unique technology tree with differing strengths and weaknesses.

The second of the four part series, which is available to watch now at www.youtube.com/formula1game, reveals that F1 2018’s Career will feature significant rule changes between seasons during the Career for the first time. Just like in the real sport, these rule changes can have a great effect on which teams compete for the championship so it is important to react to them as soon as possible.

“We already had an extensive R&D system in last year’s game but wanted to expand this for F1 2018 based both on feedback from our community and where we want to take the Career experience too,” commented Lee Mather, game director, F1 2018. “We have made significant changes to the in-game pricing structure, added ERS upgrades, given each of the Formula 1 Teams their own unique R&D tree, and added a fog of war around the development.

“Probably the most significant addition is the introduction of rule changes, meaning that each season you don’t know where the other teams are going to be performance wise. It makes every year unique and drives you to want to do season after season.” Lee continued. “The player will be notified by their engineer that a rule change could be taking place at the end of the year and they can choose to use R&D points to preserve upgraded items to protect areas that have already been developed. Doing so could see the player starting the following season in a stronger position. However, the other teams will also have to contend with the rules changes, meaning you take to the grid in Melbourne not knowing which teams are the fastest.”

F1 2018 features all the official teams, the drivers and all 21 circuits of the thrilling 2018 season, including Circuit Paul Ricard and the Hockenheimring. As well as the current season’s offerings the game includes 20 iconic cars from the history of the sport allowing you to drive the likes of James Hunt’s legendary 1976 championship winning McLaren M23D and Niki Lauda’s Ferrari 312 T2, both of which featured in the hit movie ‘Rush’ (2013). F1 2018 will release onto PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC on August 24.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog (http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/) and social channels on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Formula1game) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/formula1game) for future updates.

HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition Announced

2018/07/25

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July 25, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced the HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition, an all-new challenge for fans to put their marksman skills to the ultimate test, with top scoring Agents across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam each eligible to win the grand prize of getting their name and likeness included in future HITMAN 2 content. Starting today, players can participate by pre-ordering HITMAN 2 and downloading the new standalone Sniper Assassin mode, which is a free early access bonus that is available to play now. Participants can then officially enter the contest by registering for an IOI account and playing Sniper Assassin in “solo” mode as Agent 47. Throughout the competition period, participants can scope out high scores via in-game leaderboards to track personal improvement or to see where they stand amongst other Agents. Three top scorers, one for each respective gaming platform, will then be determined once the competition concludes on November 6, 2018.

The Official HITMAN: Sniper Assassin Competition Trailer can be viewed and shared via the following link:

PLEASE NOTE: This competition is only open to players in participating countries, including the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), Mexico, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, Austria, Netherlands (excluding the Dutch Caribbean), Belgium, Australia and New Zealand.

To view all terms and conditions for this competition, visit: https://hitman.com/competition

Developed by IO Interactive, HITMAN 2 introduces new ways to play with Sniper Assassin – a standalone mode that brings all the depth one would expect from a Hitman game, through a scope, with incredible replayability, numerous challenges to complete, weapon upgrades, interesting targets, creative opportunities, intelligent A.I. and a beautiful setting in the form of a lush chateau with surrounding gardens in Himmelstein, Austria.

HITMAN 2 is the follow-up to the acclaimed international video game, HITMAN. Featuring entirely new hyper-detailed sandbox locations full of living, breathing environments to explore, HITMAN 2 offers players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassination utilizing an assortment of tools, weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively trigger their own unique chain of events. HITMAN 2 will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC beginning November 13, 2018.

For the latest information or to join the HITMAN 2 conversation, visit us on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman.US), Instagram (@Hitman_Official), YouTube (Hitman), Twitch (Hitman) or the official website (www.hitman.com).

Ripstone Games Announces Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics

2018/07/25

Jerry Paxton

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London, United Kingdom – July 25th, 2018 – Ripstone Games are proud to announce that it’s teamed up with developer Auroch Digital to release the occult turn-based strategy game Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics in Q4 2018 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A Nintendo Switch release will follow later this year.

Based on the wildly successful tabletop RPG from Modiphius Entertainment, Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics is set in an alternate World War II where the Nazis have gained a considerable advantage by summoning Lovecraftian monsters that could enable them to destroy the allies. Players take control of Charlie Company, an elite band of allied forces, sent in to do the impossible, foil the Nazi plans and turn the tide of war.

“We loved Modiphius’ pulp mash-up of World War II Nazis and the Cthulhu Mythos. It’s an incredibly evocative and exciting alternate history which makes for a unique tabletop experience” said Nina Adams, Producer at Auroch Digital. “We’re taking that nigh-on faultless foundation and transporting it into the video game medium, via our favourite genre, the turn-based tactics game. With the genre experiencing something of a comeback in recent years, we feel Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics will not only deliver an incredibly compelling theme and world to play in, but also offer innovative gameplay possibilities.”

Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics utilizes a mix of turn-based strategy and RPG mechanics as players embark on a globetrotting campaign against the forces of evil. Each hero character features their own backstory, weapon specialisations and combat abilities to give players an edge in the battlefield. Captain Eric “Badger” Harris is a British Intelligence operative who specializes in experimental weaponry and guerrilla warfare; Ariane Dubois is a French Resistance member who’s bonded with a demonic spirit creature that she can command on the battlefield; Corporal Akhee “The Eye” Singh wields a sentient amulet that can transform him into a whirling cloud of blades; and Sergeant Brandon Carter is a loud-mouthed American soldier with a medallion that imbues his signature Thompson submachine gun, with mythos-fuelled bullets that can tear through the Nazi’s horrifying creations.

Beyond these four main heroes, Charlie Company is joined by the covert ops of Badger’s Commando Unit, and the Native American tribe the The Keijn – or “Pathfinder Demon Hunters” as they’re often known. In the world of Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics, all Allied forces fight better in the light. Step into the dark, however, and the forces of evil will grow ever more powerful.

View Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics trailer here:

Visit Achtung! Cthulhu Tactics webpage on the Ripstone website: https://ripstone.com/game/achtungcthulhutactics/

Train Sim World Out Now

2018/07/24

Jerry Paxton

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CHATHAM, Kent – July 24, 2018 – Dovetail Games, the multi award-winning developer and publisher of simulation games, is pleased to announce that Train Sim World® is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and Windows PC.

Train Sim World is a train simulator that brings to life the experience of operating powerful and realistic trains on authentic replicas of some of the world’s most amazing railways. Choose how you want to play, taking control and mastering powerful locomotives, running-to-time, carrying out important tasks or riding along as a passenger and watching the world go by. Watch the action unfold and capture amazing screenshots, or go exploring to hunt down all the hidden collectables. Whatever you choose, there’s lots to see and experience in Train Sim World.

Powered by Unreal Engine 4® technology and Dovetail Games’ proprietary SimuGraph® vehicle dynamics engine, underpinned with expert technical knowledge and real-world data, the performance, look and sound of each train have been accurately reproduced to feel just like the real thing.

Train Sim World features three distinctly unique experiences to test your skills on different trains and routes around the world:

Northeast Corridor New York

Go to work as an engineer on one of America’s most famous railroads, driving Amtrak passenger and CSX freight trains on the world-famous Northeast Corridor from New York City. With freight and impatient passengers to transport on time, your skill, focus and endurance will be tested to the limit.

Great Western Express

Drive high-speed passenger and freight trains on one of Britain’s busiest railways. Take control of the iconic Class 43 High Speed Train (HST), and command it to 125 mph along the Great Western Main Line out of London’s famous Paddington station.

Rapid Transit

Drive commuter passenger trains on one of Germany’s historic city S-Bahn railways. Navigating the busy S-Bahn will require you to master the layout of the route and the functions and systems of your train, as well as Deutsche Bahn’s unique signaling system.

Darren Potter, Executive Producer of Train Sim World at Dovetail Games, said, “In Train Sim World, we put you in the shoes of a train driver so you can climb onboard, see the sights, hear the sounds and feel the immense power of trains under your command. We’ve strived to deliver an authentic and highly detailed simulation across the PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC that will feel intuitive on every platform. Whether using a gamepad or keyboard and mouse, you’ll be able to feel the detail.”

Train Sim World® and Train Sim World® Digital Deluxe are now available to purchase on the Xbox Store, PlayStation®Store and Steam. Train Sim World® is also available at all good retailers.

Owners of Train Sim World® Founders Edition on Xbox One can now activate a discounted upgrade to either version via their in-game route selection screen. Existing Train Sim World® content owners on Steam are now eligible for an upgrade to the full products.

For further information, please visit www.trainsimworld.com.

This is the Police 2 Welcome to Sharpwood Trailer

2018/07/24

Jerry Paxton

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Vienna, Austria/Minsk, Belarus, July 24th, 2018: Sharpwood is a cold place, a desolate place. Corruption spreads, violence escalates. Local cults gain more power, as do criminal gangs. And the Police? Well, everybody has to make a living, right? So “To serve and protect” – but whom? And who can you trust, if some criminals also wear a badge? Welcome to Sharpwood.

Watch the new trailer on YouTube:

This Is the Police 2 is coming to PC, Mac and Linux as digital version on August 2nd 2018.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/785740/This_Is_…

Gog.com: https://www.gog.com/game/this_is_the_police_2

This Is The Police 2 will also launch on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Switch™ and the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X later this autumn.

Elgato Unveils Stream Deck Mini

2018/07/24

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FREMONT, CA, July 24, 2018 – Elgato, a leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced Stream Deck Mini, a brand-new addition to its line-up of streaming and video production tools. A miniaturized version of the ground-breaking Elgato Stream Deck live content tool, Stream Deck Mini offers six fully-customizable LCD keys, allowing creators to easily switch scenes, launch media, control chat, configure an unlimited number of actions, and more. The ideal addition for streamers and video producers who want to get serious about their content and community, Stream Deck Mini makes it simple to create quality content at the push of a button.

“When Stream Deck launched just over a year ago, it gave content creators access to a level of tactile control that was traditionally exclusive to mainstream entertainment broadcasters” said Julian Fest, VP & General Manager of Elgato. “Stream Deck Mini is every inch a Stream Deck. It keeps all the same functionality, in a smaller form factor, and at a more attainable price.”

Stream Deck Mini features six fully-customizable LCD keys and easy-to-use software that gives creators a level of control previously only available to professional broadcasters. From automatically detecting scenes and sources, to posting on social media channels, Stream Deck Mini is seamlessly integrated into all the leading tools and platforms used by content creators including OBS Studio, XSplit, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and more.

Stream Deck Mini’s Key Features:

Six Fully-Customizable LCD Keys:
One-touch tactile operation. Instant visual feedback.
Drag and Drop Setup:
Simply drag and drop actions onto keys. Assign ready-made icons or create original images.
Native Integrations:
OBS Studio, XSplit, Streamlabs, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Mixer, and more – Stream Deck Mini seamlessly integrates into a creator’s favorite tools and platforms.
Creativity Unleashed:
Creators can use Stream Deck Mini to enhance their on-screen antics with GIFs, images, videos, and soundbites.
Multitasking Made Easy:
Assign several actions to a single key and launch them all with a tap. One by one separated by intervals, or together, simultaneously.

The Elgato Stream Deck launched in May 2017 as the first affordable broadcast controller for content creators to elevate the production value of their broadcasts without having to take focus away from audience engagement. Since launch, Elgato has continued support and has expanded Stream Deck’s functionality with new features, including a soundboard, GIF support, Streamlabs integration, smart profiles, and much more — all of which will also be available for Stream Deck Mini.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing
Stream Deck Mini is available immediately for $99.95 (Exc. Tax) at Elgato.com, Amazon, and GameStop.

The Stream Deck Mini is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR & Elgato worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the Stream Deck Mini, please refer to the Elgato website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages
For more information on the new Stream Deck Mini please visit:
http://elgato.com/gaming/stream-deck-mini