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CORSAIR Unveils VOID Pro Headset Line

2017/08/23

Gamescom 2017, Cologne – August 22nd, 2017 — CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC components and high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the release of its new range of VOID PRO gaming headsets. When you’re deep in the game and sound is never just noise, you need to pick up on every note, cue and echo. VOID PRO gives you that advantage. Building on the success of CORSAIR’s VOID headsets, the three new VOID PRO models boast enhanced comfort, lightweight and durable aluminium construction, and improved audio quality, creating a headset that’s ready to put you ahead of the competition.

VOID PRO was designed with comfort in mind, so that when you’re in the heat of the game, your headset disappears and it’s just you and your audio. Built with microfiber mesh fabric, the balanced headband and over-the-ear memory foam earcups offer all-day comfort for even the longest gaming sessions. Equipped with cast aluminum yokes and a metal reinforced headband, the VOID PRO combines comfortability with durability, so you’ve got a headset that’s built to last.

All VOID PRO headsets share the same custom-tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers and Dolby® Headphone 7.1 surround, creating immersive, detailed audio that pulls you right into the action. Wide range and accuracy deliver precise treble and powerful bass, bringing your campaigns to life. Your games have never sounded this good.

When it comes to esports, there’s money and glory on the line and every word can make the difference between champion and chump. That’s why the VOID PRO has an all-new unidirectional noise canceling microphone to enhance voice quality, an LED mute ring indicator for better visibility and is Discord Certified, so you know that talking to friends will always be simple and stress free. No matter how heated the battle gets, your teammates will always be able to hear you loud and clear.

With three different ways to connect, VOID PRO is ready to suit any setup. VOID PRO RGB WIRELESS boasts up to 40 ft of wireless range, integrated RGB lighting and up to 16 hours of battery life, VOID PRO RGB USB combines RGB lighting and Dolby Headphone 7.1 audio to immerse you in your games and match your style, while VOID PRO SURROUND offers great audio paired with multi-device compatibility for all your gaming systems.

As the innovators who defined RGB lighting with the K-series of mechanical keyboards, CORSAIR offers a wealth of RGB gaming peripherals and VOID PRO is no different. VOID PRO RGB WIRELESS and VOID PRO RGB USB offer RGB lighting built into each earcup, providing dynamic and customizable backlighting with nearly unlimited color options. CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE) software gives you full control over your headset’s EQ and lighting, and even allows you to synchronize effects between all your CORSAIR RGB devices through its intuitive interface.

With exceptional comfort, serious long term durability and outstanding audio performance, the new range of VOID PRO headsets excel where others fail. It’s All Day Comfort, Epic Sound.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The full VOID PRO range of headsets is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors as well as direct from the www.corsair.com webstore.

All CORSAIR VOID PRO headsets are backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the VOID PRO range, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

For more information on the new range of VOID PRO headsets please visit:

http://www.corsair.com/void-pro-gaming-headset

Tyranny – Bastard’s Wound Release Date and Trailer

2017/08/23

Jerry Paxton

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

STOCKHOLM – Aug. 23, 2017 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games and a loyal servant of Kyros, today announced the release date for Bastard’s Wound, the next expansion for Tyranny. Featuring major new challenges for the player and new companion quests for the award-winning role-playing game (RPG) developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Tyranny: Bastard’s Wound will become available worldwide on September 7, 2017 for Windows, MacOS, and Linux PCs. The expansion will be available from digital retailers everywhere for $14.99.

To set the stage for the events of Bastard’s Wound, Paradox and Obsidian revealed a new cinematic trailer today at Gamescom. View it here:

The Bastard’s Wound DLC adds a new region to the game, with a host of new quests and people to conquer. Delve deeper into the mysteries of Terratus as you bring Kyros’ justice (or your own version of it) to a new corner of the Tiers. In addition to the new region, Bastard’s Wound gives you a chance to learn more about your party in a trio of companion quests featuring Lantry, Verse, and Barik.

For more information on Tyranny, please visit https://www.paradoxplaza.com/tyranny

QuakeCon 2017 Schedule, Fallout 4 VR Release Date, and More

2017/08/22

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Geek News, News, QuakeCon, Trailers / Videos

We’re pleased to reveal the schedule of events for QuakeCon 2017, taking place Thursday , August 24^th through Sunday, August 27^th at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. To celebrate the kick off of the event’s 22^nd year, check out our newly released “Welcome Video” which highlights all of the incredible activities, sales and fun planned for this year’s gathering in Dallas, and the just announced launch dates for our three hotly anticipated VR titles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFqbETAF5Ck.

Skyrim VR: November 17^th for PSVR (PlayStation 4)
DOOM VFR: December 1^st for PSVR (PlayStation 4), HTC VIVE (PC)
Fallout 4 VR: December 12^th for HTC VIVE (PC)

In the Exhibit Hall, which will be open from Thursday to Saturday 10am – 6pm daily, attendees have the opportunity to be some of the first to get hands-on time with the highly anticipated The Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, and Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, as well as jump into Quake Champions and Bethesda’s upcoming VR titles — Fallout 4 VR, Skyrim VR and DOOM VFR. Plus, watch the million dollar finale of the Quake World Championships live, in person. Attendees can stay up-to-date on all of the latest and greatest activities at the show by downloading the Official QuakeCon App which is available for Apple and Android devices, or check out the schedule via the Windows mobile device web browser.

Fans at home will enjoy great deals on all Bethesda games through the annual QuakeCon Sale, and can also watch the Quake World Championships play out live online by tuning into Twitch.TV/QuakeChampions and Facebook.com/Quake throughout the weekend.

This year, QuakeCon will kick off on Thursday, August 24^th at 10am CT and remain open through 12pm CT on Sunday, August 27^th. Thanks to the support of id Software and Bethesda Softworks, as well as the 2017 event sponsors and exhibitors, and the dedication of the QuakeCon volunteer staff, QuakeCon is free for general attendees. To pre-register, visit: http://registration.quakecon.org. For more general information on QuakeCon 2017, check out: www.quakecon.org.

A full list of events and activities including details on hours, exhibitors, and sponsors can be found below.

(Please note: All times listed are Central Time.)

FEATURED QUAKE LIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ACTIVITIES

Thursday, August 24 – Sacrifice Groups – 10am – 4pm
Thursday, August 24 – Select Duel Groups – 4:15pm – 10pm
Friday, August 25 – Round of 16 Duel – 9am – 11am
Friday, August 25 – Quarter Finals Duel – 11:30am – 4pm
Friday, August 25 – Semi Finals Duel – 4:30pm – 6:45pm
Saturday, August 26 – Semi Finals Sacrifice A – 9am – 10am
Saturday, August 26 – 3rd/4th Place Duel – 10:30am – 11:45am
Saturday, August 26 – Semi Finals Sacrifice B – 12pm – 1pm
Saturday, August 26 – Finals Duel – 1pm – 3:30pm
Saturday, August 26 – Finals Sacrifice – 3:45pm – 5:00pm

FEATURED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Saturday, August 26 – Master Pancake – Austin’s favorite movie mocking maestros – 7pm

FEATURED TABLE TOP VILLAGE ACTIVITIES

Thursday, August 24 – Ticket to Ride Table Top Tournament
Friday, August 25 – Settlers of Catan Table Top Tournament
Friday, August 25 – Friday Night Magic Tournament
Saturday, August 26 – Magic the Gathering Star City Invitational Quarterly Qualifier

Please note: The Table Top Village will be open for the duration of QuakeCon. The full schedule of events can be found here and will be available on the Official QuakeCon App (Apple, Android, Windows).

EXHIBIT HALL PASSPORT PROGRAM

Play our newest games and win some great prizes. This year’s Bethesda booth will feature a QuakeCon Passport Program where playing our games (Wolfenstein II, The Evil Within 2, Quake Champions, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider) can lead to some fantastic prizes. You can win amazing prizes, including Raffle Tickets for the 10th Annual ‘Ultimate Power Up Sweepstakes”. For a second chance to win, simply stop by the booth and show that you have The Elder Scrolls: Legends downloaded on your phone or tablet. Good luck!

FEATURED EXHIBIT HALL EVENTS

This year’s Exhibit Hall hours, non-profit partners, exhibitors and sponsors are listed below. In addition to the events above, the Exhibit Hall’s Ventrilo Event Stage will feature numerous presentations and activities from our 2017 exhibitors and sponsors – including a QR scavenger hunt for great prizes. And don’t miss out on the hilarious and fun mini-games brought to you by our Community Engagement team! The full Ventrilo Event Stage schedule will be available on the Official QuakeCon App (Apple, Android, Windows).

Exhibit Hall Hours:

Thursday, August 24th: 10am – 6pm
Friday, August 25th: 10am – 6pm
Saturday, August 26th: 10am – 6pm

QuakeCon 2017 Non-Profit Partners:

1UpOnCancer
Dallas Pets Alive
Extra Life
nonPareil Institute
American Red Cross
GameChanger

QuakeCon 2017 Sponsors / Exhibitors:

5-hour Energy
A10 Networks
Alienware
AMD
Attic Space Games
BAWLS
Boothya
Corsair Components, Inc
CPU Magazine
EK Water Blocks
Fantasy Flight
Filthy Casual
Fractal Design
Magic Box
Meeple Solutions
Modders Inc
More Fun Comics & Games
MSI Computer
New Blood Interactive
Razer
SolarFlare Games
Sumuri LLC
ThinkGeek
Twitch Interactive, Inc
Ventrilo
Versus Evil

THQ Nordic and Experiment 101 Unveil BIOMUTANT

2017/08/22

Jerry Paxton

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

STOCKHOLM, Sweden / VIENNA, Austria – Aug. 22, 2017 – THQ Nordic and independent developer Experiment 101 have revealed BIOMUTANT, a new and original open-world action RPG for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate – will you be the hero and savior or lead it to an even darker destiny?

BIOMUTANT’s unique design lets players change their character’s abilities and appearance with powerful mutations, bionic prosthetics and weapons. Grow claws, sprout wings, or attach a robotic leg – each choice will impact the way your hero plays in real-time combat that blends melee martial arts and firearms.

Set in an imaginative post-apocalyptic universe, BIOMUTANT is a kung fu fable filled with fantastic creatures to discover, dangerous factions to navigate, and colorful worlds to explore with mechs, paragliders, balloons, mounts, jet skis and more.

BIOMUTANT is expected to launch in 2018. The game will be playable at the THQ Nordic Booth at gamescom as well as at PAX West. For the latest updates as it develops, visit www.biomutant.com, and follow the team on Facebook and Twitter.

The Crew 2 Release Date and New Trailer

2017/08/22

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

COLOGNE, Germany— August 22, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft^® announced that The Crew^® 2, the newest iteration in the revolutionary open-world driving franchise The Crew^®, will launch on March 16, 2018. The game will be available on PlayStation^®4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the family of Xbox One devices and Windows PC. Players can still sign up now for a chance to have beta access at http://thecrewgame.com/beta.

From coast to coast, players will experience the thrill of a huge, varied and action-packed open world USA completely reshaped for motorsports. In The Crew 2, drivers will explore America and compete to be a champion of Motornation by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes and dominating the motorsports scene on the land, on the water and in the air. They will find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro-racing and freestyle, and are a given a deep set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.

For the first time ever, The Crew 2 offers the Fast Fav feature, giving players the ability to seamlessly switch between their favorite ground, water and air vehicles with the push of a button. Players can race full throttle off the Golden Gate Bridge and transform instantly into a speedboat as they hit the Bay, catch a huge wave and seamlessly transition into a stunt plane and fly away into the sunset. Players enjoy total freedom to ride any way they want in the familiar landscapes of The Crew 2’s vast open world.

For those who prefer the thrill of the race, players will also put their racing skills to the test in the widest range of competitive disciplines. In addition to previously announced street racing, powerboat racing, aerobatics, jetsprint and rally raid, three more disciplines are being introduced this week at Gamescom. Drift will have street racing fans burn rubber and take every curve in style to score points with every glorious slide, while the Alpha Grand Prix single-seater is tailored for the pro-racers in search of the perfect line. Carved in the heart of nature, a Motocross muddy track is waiting for off-road specialists to master the dirt and own every bump.

The Crew 2 allows players, solo or with friends, to fully express their creativity and skills, sharing unique moments of fun and extreme sensations. On their way to becoming the greatest motorsport champion, players will be able to track their actions and spot every wow moment of their journey. With LIVE Replay, The Crew 2 provides them with a light and user-friendly tool that will automatically record every glorious feat into a fully staged video clip to share with the world or to brag with their friends.

This week, Ubisoft is also announcing The Crew 2 pre-order offers.

Players pre-ordering The Crew 2 will get The Legendary Motors Pack which includes

Mercedes-AMG C 63 Touring Car 2016
HARLEY-DAVIDSON^® IRON 883™ 2017

For $69.99, players can pre-order The Crew 2 Deluxe Edition which features

The Legendary Motors Pack
The Crew 2 Motorsports Deluxe Pack, which includes:
- FORD F-150 RAPTOR RACE TRUCK 2017
- ABARTH 500 2008 MONSTER TRUCK EDITION
- PILATUS PC-21 aerobatics plane
- Three unique racing outfits to customize your player avatar

Pre-Ordering The Crew 2 Gold Edition will allow players to get The Crew 2 three days early on March 13, 2018.

The Gold Edition includes

The Season Pass,
The Legendary Motors Pack
The Crew 2 Motorsports Deluxe Pack

The digital edition is $99.99.

The physical edition for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 system is $109.99. For the NCSA region, a collector’s SteelBook is also included.

Players can start their The Crew 2 vehicle collection right now with The Crew Rewards Program. By completing a series of monthly challenges in the first instalment of The Crew, they can unlock up to 18 vehicles in The Crew 2, including exclusive air and water vehicles: www.thecrewgame.com/rewardsprogram/

For the latest news on The Crew and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit www.ubiblog.com

For more information about The Crew 2, please visit http://thecrewgame.com/ and please follow us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TheCrewGame or hashtag #TheCrew2.

Destiny 2 – Official Launch Trailer

2017/08/22

Jennifer Paxton

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

August 22, 2017 – Humanity has fallen. Villainous Dominus Ghaul has arrived on Earth with his Red Legion army to lay claim to the power he believes he alone is worthy to wield. Rally with the remaining survivors and rise up to defeat Ghaul before all is lost.

Destiny 2 features a dramatic, cinematic story campaign, and a variety of activities for every type of gamer, including gameplay for solo, cooperative and competitive players with new places to explore and adventures to conquer. Destiny 2 launches September 6th on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and will be available for PC on October 24 via Battle.net®, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service.

MGM Grand Unveils Free-Roam Multiplayer VR Experience

2017/08/22

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Geek News, News

LAS VEGAS (August 22, 2017) – MGM Grand Hotel & Casino and Zero Latency, the irrefutable world-leader in location-based free-roam Virtual Reality (VR) entertainment, will introduce Las Vegas’ first multi-player free-roam VR experience inside LEVEL UP gaming lounge on September 8.

The arena, “Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency,” will immerse up to eight players in a completely interactive digital universe, allowing them to physically navigate considerable distances through the 2,000-square-foot arena while collaborating with other players in heart-racing challenges.

Zero Latency CEO Tim Ruse noted, “When it comes to playing games, and exploring new worlds in virtual reality, more people means more fun. Technology can often be isolating but we are determined to continue to design games and experiences that bring people together to have mind-blowing VR adventures and forge real memories that can last a lifetime. We’re excited to bring this experience to Las Vegas, our first West Coast location.”

Teams can choose from three different games for a 30-minute experience, depending on what kind of adventure they seek.

Zombie Survival – The team is trapped in a zombie apocalypse, with the undead lurking around every corner ready to attack. Armed with a comprehensive arsenal of weapons, survivors must band together to take down wave after wave of zombies and rebuild safety barriers before extraction by the rescue team.
Singularity – Something has gone wrong in a secretive military research space station. While investigating the mystery, teams must battle rogue robots and killer drones through narrow corridors and the zero-gravity environment of space.
Engineerium – This puzzle adventure is set in a fantastical world with flying whales, giant parrots and colorful creatures. Players of all ages are challenged to solve physics-based problems as a team to advance along floating platforms high above the exotic planet below.

Featuring an open space with no obstacles, the arena enables teams to freely explore the virtual environment together. Wireless goggles and wearable computers make the adventure even more realistic, letting players lose themselves in the game without being tethered. While battling through the simulation, teammates will see each other as full-motion avatars and stay in constant communication to strategize, call for backup and ultimately compete for the highest score.

Integrated into LEVEL UP, MGM Grand’s tech-savvy gaming lounge, this exhilarating VR technology complements its collection of new-to-market skill-based games and traditional favorites perfect for enhancing the social environment and sparking friendly competition.

“We were looking to bring a unique entertainment element to MGM Grand and found the perfect fit with Zero Latency. This company creates virtual reality gaming experiences using astounding technology,” said President and COO of MGM Grand Scott Sibella. “There is simply nothing like this anywhere in Las Vegas and we’re proud that MGM Grand is the first in the city to roll out an exciting and fun virtual “wow moment” for our guests.”

Each playthrough is a unique experience with success measured both by a personal score and a team score. Players stay in contact with each other through Razer-integrated headphone / microphone units and are outfitted with OSVR HDK2 virtual reality headsets while wearing a military-grade backpack containing a high-performance Alienware PC gaming computer. They carry a perfectly weighted, custom-made simulated weapon for game sessions that require firepower.

The first Zero Latency arena debuted in 2015 in Melbourne, Australia to six-week-long waiting lists. Since then, nine additional Zero Latency-powered arenas have opened across four continents. Zero Latency’s innovative and patent-pending motion-traction system allows for the industry-leading feat of accommodating eight players in one game simultaneously.

Reservations to experience Virtual Reality Powered by Zero Latency at LEVEL UP inside MGM Grand will be available starting September 8. Visit MGM Grand online for more information.

Far Cry 5 Extended Gameplay Walkthrough

2017/08/22

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

August 21, 2017 – Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 releases on February 27, 2018 for PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, Xbox One S and Windows PC.

For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit http://farcry.com and please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/farcry.usa/ and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/FarCryGame or hashtag #FarCry5.

For the latest on Far Cry 5 and other Ubisoft games, please visit ubiblog.com.

LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch Trailer

2017/08/22

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

August 22, 2017 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group released a teaser trailer in anticipation of the LEGO Worlds Nintendo Switch launch on September 5. Pre-orders are currently available for both the physical and digital versions.

The physical version, priced at $39.99, will include two bonus packs of premium DLC, Classic Space, released in July, and the upcoming Monsters pack, which will be available in October. The digital version, priced at $29.99, includes the base game with the DLC available separately on the eShop. Both premium DLC packs will be available on all other platforms as well at $3.99 each.

LEGO Worlds is a galaxy of imaginative worlds made of digital LEGO bricks where players can explore, discover and create together. The game is currently available for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and STEAM.

Follow LEGO Worlds at:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LEGOWorldsGame
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/LEGOWorldsGame
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legoworldsgame
Tumblr: http://legoworldsgame.tumblr.com/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/LEGOWorldsGame

Police Simulator 18 Gamescom Trailer

2017/08/22

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Moenchengladbach/Cologne, Germany, August 22, 2017 – Welcome to Loston Bay! During today’s gamescom press conference in Cologne astragon Entertainment and Bigmoon Entertainment were very happy to give attending media representatives new insights into the game world and gameplay of the upcoming police simulation game POLICE SIMULATOR 18 in the form of an official gamescom trailer.

POLICE SIMULATOR 18 lets the player slip into the role of a real US police officer and discover the interesting challenges and varied tasks that lie waiting for him while patrolling the streets of the sprawling US city of Loston Bay. The player can choose to go on patrol through three different city districts either alone in the game’s single player mode or together with a friend in the cooperative two-person multiplayer mode. The extremely expansive – and thanks to the use of the Unreal® Engine 4 very lifelike – metropolis can be explored by the player freely either on foot or in one of three distinct patrol cars.

POLICE SIMULATOR 18 will be released worldwide for PC on January 25, 2018.

The official gamescom trailer of POLICE SIMULATOR 18 is now available here

Further information about the development of POLICE SIMULATOR 18 will also be available on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoliceSimulator18/.