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Bandai Namco Unveils E3 2017 Lineup

2017/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News

Los Angeles, Calif., (June 12, 2017) – Leading interactive entertainment publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will be displaying its upcoming lineup of video games for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation VR®, Xbox One, and STEAM® for PC, at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California from June 13-15. Feature presentations for DRAGON BALL® FighterZ, Ni no Kuni™ II: REVENANT KINGDOM, and Project CARS® 2 along with numerous hands-on demos for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s upcoming products will be playable at booth number 1647 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will have the following games on display at E3 2017:

ACE COMBAT® 7: SKIES UNKNOWN (Aerial Combat Action game for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available 2018

Developed by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.’s in-house Project Aces team based in Tokyo, Japan and utilizing Unreal Engine® 4, ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN applies the latest evolution of its famed flight combat gameplay with the power of the latest generation of gaming consoles and PCs to create immersive aerial battlefields. ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN will provide an arsenal of ultra-modern and near-future super weapons for players to deploy, while presenting formidable enemies for pilots to vanquish in the air. ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN will take players back into the highly regarded Strangereal universe and marks the return of Sunao Katabuchi as the lead writer behind the fictional storyline that players will experience in the game. Previously, Katabuchi-san wrote the storylines for both Ace Combat 4: Shattered Skies and Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War.

DRAGON BALL® FighterZ (Fighting Game for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via STEAM) – Available early 2018

One of the world’s most famous and beloved anime franchises returns to its fighting-game roots in DRAGON BALL FighterZ in early 2018. Developed by Arc System Works, a celebrated developer of classic 2D fighting titles, the game delivers an explosive, action-packed experience that combines classic 2D fighting visuals with advanced character models that look and feel as if they are taken straight out of the DRAGON BALL anime series.

GUNDAM VERSUS (Action/Fighting game for PlayStation 4) – Available fall 2017

World famous giant robot series and notorious head-to-head arcade smash hit, GUNDAM VERSUS, is coming to the Americas for the first time ever on home consoles, built from the ground up exclusively for the PlayStation 4! Featuring Mobile Suits from across the series’ history and delivering brand new features exclusive to the home console release, fans finally have a chance to take 2 vs. 2 combat to the next level!

Ni no Kuni™ II: REVENANT KINGDOM (RPG for PlayStation 4, and PC via STEAM) – Available November 10, 2017

Explore a beautifully crafted world and experience a gripping story in an all-new RPG adventure. Famed Japanese developer, LEVEL-5, reunites with former Studio Ghibli artist, Yoshiyuki Momose, for character design, and Joe Hisaishi for music composition in the production of the next Ni no Kuni tale. In the world of Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM, players enter the kingdom of Ding Dong Dell, where cats, mice, and humans once lived in harmony. After a treacherous coup, Evan, the boy king of Ding Dong Dell is banished from his kingdom. Ni no Kuni II: REVENANT KINGDOM recounts the story of this deposed king and his journey to build his own kingdom and unite the entire world.

Project CARS® 2 (Racing Simulation for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available September 22, 2017

Project CARS 2 is the next evolution in the award-winning racing series, featuring iconic cars, racing under thrilling dynamic conditions to deliver the most realistic racing experience outside of driving an actual racecar. Created by true motorsport enthusiasts, tuned by world-class racing drivers, and the definitive choice of eSports pros – Project CARS 2 brings together the essence of real racing in the most beautiful, authentically crafted, and technically advanced racing game on the planet. Project CARS 2 has it all – from GT to touring cars to endurance prototypes and exotic hypercars – delivering the full spectrum of motorsport racing with complete freedom to choose what and where to drive. Anytime. Anywhere.

To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products and services go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html. Join the conversation and follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Wreckfest – E3 2017 Trailer

2017/06/13
boothby
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Vienna, Austria/Helsinki, Finland, June 12th 2017: There are many ways to win a race. The best is to have a strong team, a talented driver and a wonderful car. By joining forces for Wreckfest, developer Bugbear Entertainment, well known for the critically acclaimed FlatOut series and publisher THQ Nordic bring together these three parts. Together they will make sure the game passes the finish line in 2017 on PC with the console versions in close pursuit in 2018.

Wreckfest, currently in Steam’s Early Access program, is going to receive a number of updates in the following months, including these features:

  • The career mode: By achieving victories, players can get access to more and better cars and upgrade them with various parts
  • Car customization: A complex system, allowing the players to fully customize their cars for their individual needs, like more armor to withstand the competitors or more powerful engines
  • More cars, more tracks: THQ Nordic and Bugbear Entertainment will make sure a constant flow of additional content will be added on a regular basis for the remaining months of the Early Access program
  • New multiplayer server: To guarantee an outstanding racing and wrecking experience, an Official Wreckfest Server will be opened

THQ Nordic’s Managing Director, Klemens Kreuzer, points out: “Wreckfest is not just motorsport – it is motorsport with an attitude. An attitude we love. Therefore we are very happy to cooperate with Bugbear Entertainment, to make Wreckfest better, bigger and simply the best destruction derby-racing game out there.“

Janne Alanenpää, Managing Director of Bugbear Entertainment: “THQ Nordic shares our vision for Wreckfest, and together we can create the most thrilling demolition racing experience on both PC and consoles.“

The Crew 2 Announced with E3 2017 Gameplay Trailer

2017/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES — June 12, 2017 — Today, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft® revealed The Crew® 2, the newest iteration in the revolutionary open-world driving franchise The Crew®. The game will be released worldwide in early 2018 for PlayStation®4 Pro computer entertainment system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Xbox One X and Windows PC. Players can sign up now for a chance to have beta access at http://thecrewgame.com/beta.

More than two years after the launch of The Crew, Ivory Tower*, a Ubisoft studio based in Lyon (France)*, returns with a sequel that lets players experience the thrill of the American motorsports spirit inside a fully redesigned USA. Welcome to Motornation, one of the most exhilarating open worlds ever created. The Crew 2’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open-world fans test their skills, solo or with friends, in non-stop competition and exploration, featuring a variety of cars, bikes, boats and planes, and become the greatest motorsports champion.

“Today’s American motorsports scene has given us the perfect breeding ground for an all-new project,” said Ahmed Boukhelifa, Ivory Tower Studio Managing Director. “Our team has emerged with an exciting new ambition and vision for The Crew franchise and we expect The Crew 2 to continue to push the boundaries of the genre and deliver on the dream of a truly boundless driving experience.”

The Crew 2’s massive and living open world offers a diverse range of locations built for non-stop multiplayer competition and no-limit exploration on the ground, sea and sky. Soar through the clouds above the snowcapped Rocky Mountains, burn rubber in the backstreets of New York City, race down the Mississippi River, or explore every inch of the Grand Canyon. Behind the wheel of a sleek hypercar, riding some of the most iconic American bikes, or taking control of the swiftest aerobatics plane or powerboats, the opportunities for adrenaline-charged challenges are limitless. The Crew 2 US playground has been completely redesigned for competitive gameplay on the land, water or in the air, with new areas enhanced by lush and life-like vegetation, 3D volumetric clouds and fog, and realistic water behavior.

Across the country, players will meet four different motorsports families: street racers, pro racers, off-road experts and freestylers, each with their own culture and set of disciplines. Each family has a unique HQ, where players can meet, buy, collect and customize vehicles. Through competitions and chance encounters, players will find and hone their personal style, collect and customize dream rides, show them off and make their mark on the US motorsports scene.

Additionally, Ubisoft announced The Crew Rewards Program, a dedicated program for existing The Crew players in appreciation of their support of the game that will offer up to 18 vehicles for their future journey in The Crew 2.

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 www.facebook.com/thecrewgame.usa and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/TheCrewGame or hashtag #TheCrew2.

 

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Bucharest, Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft Shanghai, Massive, a Ubisoft studio

Far Cry 5 E3 2017 Gameplay Trailer and Collector’s Edition Announced

2017/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES — June 12, 2017 — Today at E3, Ubisoft® announced the content of its collector’s edition for Far Cry® 5, the latest installment in the award-winning Far Cry franchise, releasing 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.

The Hope County, MT Collector’s Case – Available exclusively from the Ubisoft Store, this edition is made for fans eager to immerse themselves in the troubled region of Hope County, Montana. This premium edition offers high-quality collectibles and extends the game experience with extra playable digital content, including:

  • The Far Cry 5 Gold Edition
  • A 45 cm–wide and highly detailed deer skull Trophy, with a Far Cry twist
  • A SteelBook
  • A double-sided tourist map of Hope County
  • The game’s original soundtrack

To broaden the player’s in-game experience, the Hope County, MT Collector’s Case gives access to the Far Cry 5 Season Pass, which includes additional stories, content and gear, and the Digital Deluxe Pack, which includes additional vehicles, weapons and outfits.

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.

Discover the new Far Cry 5 E3 apparel at ubiworkshop.com.

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.

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2016–17 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,460 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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South Park: Phone Destroyer E3 2017 Official Reveal Trailer

2017/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

June 12, 2017 – South Park: Phone Destroyer brings you iconic South Park characters in a new action-packed real-time strategy mobile title! Enjoy fierce PvP battles, a huge single player story, trademark South Park humor, and collectible cards in a perfect mix. Assemble the ultimate team of cowboys, wizards, cyborgs and more — and get ready to crush your opponent! For more information on South Park: Phone Destroyer including the trailer that debuted at E3, visit www.southparkphonedestroyer.com.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole: E3 2017 Official Trailer

2017/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

June 12, 2017 – The Coon and Friends and Freedom Pals face off in an epic superhero franchise battle.
As the New Kid with a super-powered butt, will you have what it takes to unite your allies and save South Park?

Join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny in the South Park video game and bring peace to South Park!
“South Park: The Fractured But Whole” will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC – OCTOBER 17! For more info, checkout SouthParkGame.com.

Please visit our official channels for exclusive access and the latest information on all things South Park: The Fractured But Whole:
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Logitech G Unveils POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System and Two New Gaming Mice

2017/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

NEWARK, Calif. & LAUSANNE, Switzerland — June 12, 2017 — After more than four years of R&D, Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the launch of two technologies that make the dream of high performance wireless gaming a reality. Logitech G POWERPLAYTM is the world’s first wireless charging system for gaming mice providing continuous charging while both playing games and at rest – completely eliminating the need to dock or park your mouse to recharge. The second innovation is Logitech G LIGHTSPEEDTM technology, an end-to-end system optimization built on decades of wireless development experience that provides unrivaled connectivity and power performance. Compatible with the POWERPLAY wireless charging system, Logitech G also introduced two new flagship gaming mice, the new Logitech®G903 LIGHTSPEED™ Wireless Gaming Mouse and Logitech® G703 LIGHTSPEED™ Wireless Gaming Mouse.

“For decades, we’ve pioneered development in wireless gaming, and our new POWERPLAY and LIGHTSPEED wireless technologies continue this commitment to wireless superiority,” said Ujesh Desai, vice president and general manager of Logitech G. “With POWERPLAY, LIGHTSPEED and our new G903 and G703 mice, you’ll get unbeatable precision, lag-free performance and infinite power, which gives gamers the highest-quality experience.”

Logitech G LIGHTSPEED Wireless Technology

Trusted by gaming enthusiasts and esports professionals worldwide, LIGHTSPEED wireless technology can be the difference between winning it all or walking away with nothing. Featuring a one-millisecond report rate and end-to-end signal optimization, LIGHTSPEED delivers competition-level responsiveness at speeds faster than many competitive wired gaming mice. Decades of wireless engineering experience mean LIGHTSPEED has wireless signal strength up to 16x (12dB) higher than the competition and a unique Frequency Agility Mechanism that automatically avoids problematic interference, ensuring smooth and consistent performance.

LIGHTSPEED underpins both the POWERPLAY wireless charging system and G903 and G703 gaming mice, meaning these devices can pair directly with the POWERPLAY’s integrated LIGHTSPEED wireless receiver for optimal signal strength and the convenience of charging and data over a single USB cable.

POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System

POWERPLAY reinvents the possibilities of wireless charging. A departure from existing wireless charging standards, which require the charging device to sit idle in one specific area to charge, POWERPLAY was designed from the ground up to deliver uninterrupted charging over its mousing surface – even while the mouse is in play. The wireless charging system uses a groundbreaking application of electromagnetic resonance that creates an energy field above POWERPLAY’s 275 x 320mm surface to deliver wireless power without interfering with the precise tracking and data transmission of high-performance gaming mice.

The POWERPLAY energy field is captured and transformed into charging current by the POWERCORE™ module, which attaches magnetically to compatible wireless gaming mice, including the Logitech G903 and G703.

Logitech® G903 and G703 LIGHTSPEED™ Wireless Gaming Mice

The latest in Logitech G’s long history of high performance gaming mice, both the G903 and G703 deliver on the brand’s expectation of superior performance and unparalleled quality while also adding new LIGHTSPEED technology. Additional compatibility with the POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System provides untethered play, unlimited charging, and unmatched performance. Features of the G903 and G703 include:

  • Pixel-Precise Sensor: The Logitech G903 and G703 mice come equipped with the PMW3366 optical sensor, widely regarded by esports professionals and gaming enthusiasts as the best gaming mouse sensor on the market. Thanks to years of innovations, the PMW3366 has zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration across the entire DPI range (200-12,000 DPI). The resulting experience is incredible tracking accuracy and consistent responsiveness, even at speeds over 400 IPS.
  • Advanced Mechanical Button Tensioning: Precisely-tensioned metal springs and exclusive mechanical pivot hinges on G903 keep the primary left and right mouse buttons poised to trigger. This technology delivers an exceptionally clean and crisp button feel, response, and consistency. Logitech G improved on the design and boosted button durability up to 2.5x with 50 million click switches.
  • Supreme Comfort and Quality: Both mice deliver long-lasting comfort. The Logitech G903 features a configurable button layout and ambidextrous design that allows for left- or right-handed use and works with nearly any mouse grip style, including palm, claw and fingertip grips. The Logitech G703 features a lightweight, ergonomically designed body that was made to mold to your hand. Rubber grips on the left and right sides offer added control. You can use the mice directly out-of-the-box, or you can program the buttons with custom game commands using Logitech Gaming Software (LGS).

Pricing and Availability

The POWERPLAY Wireless Charging System are available for purchase beginning August 2017 for a suggested retail price of $99.99. The Logitech G903 and G703 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming mice are expected at global retailers beginning in late June 2017 for suggested retail prices of $149.99 and $99.99, respectively.

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Total War: WARHAMMER II Release Date and E3 2017 Gameplay Trailer

2017/06/12
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

June 12, 2017 – The next title in Creative Assembly’s thrilling fantasy-strategy series has an official release date: September 28th 2017. Set in a whole new part of the Warhammer® world, it introduces four new playable races in a storming narrative campaign that builds to an earth-shattering crescendo.

Anyone pre-ordering Total War™: WARHAMMER® II through a SEGA approved retailer* before release or buying in the first week on sale will gain an Early Adopter bonus of a free Race Pack DLC for the originalTotal War: WARHAMMER. This yet-to-be-revealed content for the first game will be out and playable before the second game is released. Also available is a magnificent collector’s Serpent God Edition available exclusively here.

Total War: WARHAMMER II will be playable on the E3 show floor, first gameplay revealed during the PC Gaming Show on Monday, June 12th at 10:00 AM PDT/18:00 PM BST.

Serpent God Edition:

An artefact fit for a god, or at the very least a devoted Slann Mage-Priest, the Serpent God Edition comes in a scaled turquoise presentation box, replete with stone-effect glyphs modelled on Lord Mazdamundi’s headpiece, detailing the temple-cities of Lustria. Treat it with reverence, lest you sully its magnificence. The Serpent God Edition comprises:

  •  Race Pack DLC for Total War: WARHAMMER: a new, currently unannounced Race Pack for the first game in the trilogy. Adds a new Race, two new Legendary Lords and a host of new monstrous units and unique mechanics. Will be delivered and playable before Total War: WARHAMMER II is released.
  •  Stone Effect Puzzle Sphere: This relic of the Old Ones can only be opened by the wise, the dextrous or the cunning.
  •  Carved Bone-Effect Totems: Secreted inside the cryptic sphere is a selection of bone-totems hailing from the exotic jungles of Lustria.
  •  Art book: A weighty collection of exclusive concept art, the thematic starting points for the many warriors, environments and settlements in Total War: WARHAMMER II.
  •  Embossed Metal Case: Protect your game discs from Lustrian perils with this lovingly-sculpted metal case.
  •  Exclusive Insider Guide: A printed strategy guide for Total War: WARHAMMER II, this book is packed with insider information to get you started with the new playable races, offering invaluable advice to help you dominate the Great Vortex and master the battlefield.
  •  Sticker Sheet: Mark your territory with exclusive artwork of the four Races vying for control of the Great Vortex.
  •  Canvas Map with Lizardmen Stylised Artwork: Plan your campaigns of conquest as every great leader should with this gorgeously illustrated canvas map of the New World.
  •  Saurus Blade Necklace with hidden 8GB USB: A finely-detailed replica weapon of the mighty Saurus warriors, and the perfect vault for your most sacred digital scrolls.

Limited Edition:

Alongside the extremely rare Serpent God Edition, a Limited Edition will also be available at select retailers. This version includes the metal case and Insider Guide detailed above in the Serpent God Edition.

The Serpent God Edition is available exclusively in limited numbers via [getwarhammer2.totalwar.com]

And the standard digital edition can be pre-ordered here [http://store.steampowered.com/app/594570/]

Information on the Limited Edition can be found here: [https://www.totalwar.com/blog/warhammer-ii-limited-edition]

A community Q&A on this announcement is available here [https://www.totalwar.com/blog/serpent-king-edition-faq/