October 12, 2015

Hyperdimension Neptunia­ Re;Birth3: V Generation Coming To Steam Oct 30th


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Idea Factory International’s third Hyperdimension Neptunia remake will make the leap to Windows PC on October 30th the publisher has announced. Rebirth;3 was previously released on the PlayStation Vita this past summer to many positive reviews. The game takes players back to the 1980s when there were less bits, very few cut-scenes and no online play.

Rebirth;3 features a combo system allowing you to string together up to 5 moves into a truly devastating blow. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the games features as provided by IFI:

  • You Can Tell From the Pixels With a fantastic 1080p resolution, experience the two dimensions like you’ve never seen before! Every slash, stab, and stomp will look better than ever!
  • +1 to Combos! Customize attack combinations with up to five moves, opening up a whole new array of ways to defeat your enemies! New Story!Play through new story and scenarios when someone else joins the Console War fray and refuses to play by the rules!
  • Bring a Dungeon Buddy! Stella’s Dungeon is back, and this time she can bring friends! Each is equipped with special skills that lend their support to Stella in her items quest, so choose wisely!
  • Remake in your Image! Modify the world of Gamindustri to your liking by creating “Plans” that alter dungeon treasures, enemy difficulty, and more!
  • Get Crafty! Customize powerful equipment that can unlock the true power of the CPUs, opening up a world of new skills for them to use!

Alongside the release announcement we’ve also got the minimum specs required to run Rebirth ;3 and they’re not too bad considering that this is a port of a PS Vita game. Here they are:

MINIMUM:

    • OS: Windows 7(64bit)
    • Processor: Core2Duo 2.66 GHz
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 10.x or OpenGL 3.3 or better graphics card with 1 GB RAM and support for v4 shaders
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Hard Drive: 14 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
    • Additional Notes: Caution: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series may not work properly with this game.

RECOMMENDED:

    • OS: Windows 7(64bit) or later
    • Processor: 3GHz Intel i3 or equivalent
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX 10.x or OpenGL 3.3 or better graphics card with 1 GB RAM and support for v4 shaders
    • DirectX: Version 10
    • Hard Drive: 14 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
    • Additional Notes: Caution: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5xxx, 1GB VRAM 5000 series may not work properly with this game.

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Heroes of the Storm Free Hero Rotation For 10.12.15


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

A Blizzard Russian community manager has revealed on their official forums which heroes which will be free this week. Long-time mainstays like Raynor and Muradin are free alongside Rexxar who makes his first appearance on the free line-up after being released last month.

Rexxar is a unique Hero due to the fact that players control two characters at one time, adding a bit more micromanagement to the game. He is also the first ranged warrior to make an appearance in Heroes of the Storm.

Here’s the full line-up for this week:

  • Raynor
  • Muradin
  • Tassadar
  • Jaina
  • Zagara
  • Nazebo (12)
  • Rexxar (15)

If you need the lowdown on how Rexxar works check out Blizzards official trailer for him and his companion Misha:

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The next major hero is expected to be Artanis from the StarCraft series who can be had for free if you pre-order Star Craft II: Legacy of the Void.

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OverWatch Beta Live Stream Locked In For October 15th


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Blizzard will be announcing the first details for the beta version of their highly anticipated Team Based Shooter Overwatch live on Twitch.TV on Thursday October 15th they announced via Battle.Net. Viewers of this stream won’t only get to hear the new details first but will also enjoy over 90 minutes of gameplay footage from two different perspectives.

Here are the official details from Battle.net:

Join a duo of aspiring heroes, Haylinic and Ellohime, as they team up with our developers to fight for the future LIVE from Blizzard HQ. During these inaugural streams, you’ll have a chance to see over 90 minutes of unedited real-time gameplay from not one, but two perspectives—plus, you’ll get a first look at what you can expect from the upcoming Overwatch beta. (Wicked!)

Livestream Details:

Overwatch Beta Preview Livestream

Thursday, October 15 @ 10:00 a.m. PT

http://twitch.tv/Haylinic

http://twitch.tv/Ellohime

Overwatch was originally announced back in November 2014 and features a number of different colorful characters. Blizzards monetary model for the game is currently not known. Overwatch may be a free-to-play little with purchasable heroes like Heroes of The Storm or it could be a full retail product like Blizzard’s 2012 RPG Diablo III.

We’ll bring you a full recap of the livestream on Thursday!


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Turtle Beach PX24 and 60P Headsets Now Available At Retail


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Headset maker Turtle Beach has announced the availability of two brand new headsets – The PX24 and the 60P. Both of these headsets aren’t going to cost you an arm and a leg or even a whole pile of cash – so they’re budget friendly regardless of your gaming platform of choice.

The Ear Force® PX24 is compatible with multiple consoles through its 3.55MM Jack, supports surround sound, has a Bass Boost feature  and a built in Mic-Check feature! According to Turtle Beach it will MSRP for $79.99 USD.

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Here’s a full feature breakdown that they provided us:

  • Multiplatform Compatibility– The Ear Force PX24 works with the PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac and mobile/tablet devices with a universal 3.5mm jack.
  • Amplified Audio– The PX24‘s innovative battery powered in-line SuperAmp offers fingertip controls and amazing amplified sound from any connected device.
  • Superhuman Hearing– This Turtle Beach exclusive audio preset gives players the competitive advantage of hearing enemies before they come into view. Hear everything. Defeat everyone!
  • Surround Sound– Experience Turtle Beach Virtual Surround Sound on PS4, Xbox One, PC and mobile/tablet devices.
  • Variable Bass Boost– Via the SuperAmp, users can enhance the PX24‘s powerful, rumbling lows to their preference.
  • Variable Mic Monitoring– The PX24‘s SuperAmp lets players hear their own voice in the headset to avoid shouting when talking to other players online.
  • Full-Range Audio– Large, high-performance 50mm Neodymium speakers deliver immersive audio, with deep, thunderous lows and crisp, sizzling highs.
  • Mic Check– An adjustable, high-sensitivity boom mic picks-up your voice loud and clear and can be folded up out of the way when not in use.
  • Comfortable Design– Modeled after the X12 and PX22 – two of the best-selling console gaming headsets of all time – the PX24 features a lightweight design and fabric/mesh ear-cups for hours of comfort.

Their second brand new headset is the Ear Force P60 which is aimed at owners of Sony’s PlayStation 4.It connects directly to the PlayStation 4 via provided USB connector but can also be used on a PS Vita with a provided 3.55MM jack adaptor.  Like the PX24 it also includes a Mic-Check feature. It will retail for an MSRP of $49.99 USD.

Here’s a full feature breakdown provided by Turtle Beach:RECON_60P_ProductPhoto_A

  • Highly Versatile– The Recon 60P connects directly to the PS4 via USB and PS3 via RCA to deliver amplified sound and Mic Monitoring, and features a detachable 3.5mm jack for connecting (not amplified) to the PS Vita™, PC, Mac, mobile/tablet devices and Xbox One controllers.
  • Mic Monitoring– When connected to the PS4 and PS3, the Recon 60P‘s Mic Monitoring lets players hear their own voice in the headset to avoid shouting when talking to other players online.
  • Comfortable Design– Weighing-in at just seven ounces, these super lightweight and comfortable over-ear headsets and are perfect for hours-long, marathon gaming sessions.
  • Great Sound– The Recon series gaming headsets feature large, full-range 40mm Neodymium speaker drivers that deliver sizzling highs and thunderous lows while the synthetic leather-wrapped ear-cups provide improved bass response and noise isolation.
  • Convenient Controls– In-line controls place Mic Mute and Master Volume conveniently at your fingertips.
  • Mic Check– An adjustable, high-sensitivity boom mic picks-up your voice loud and clear for in-game and online chat, and can be removed when listening to music and watching movies.

A great headset can make all the difference during a long immersive gaming session in all honesty! What headphones do our readers use?

 

 


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Rainbow Six Siege “CSG 9” Trailer


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Rainbow Six Siege

Ubisoft Europe’s official YouTube channel has posted a brand new trailer detailing the German CSG 9 Special Forces unit. In-game players will be able to take control of four different operatives from this unit – I.Q, Jager, Bandit and Blitz.

Learn more about these Special Forces operatives and how they work in Rainbow Six Siege in the embedded trailer below. If you missed last month’s extended closed beta don’t worry we’ve got you covered with our extensive write up about our time with the game.

UbiSoft’s official YouTube Channel offers the following description of the video:

Rainbow is an elite team composed of members of the best Special Forces units from around the globe. In this new episode of Inside Rainbow, we invite you to learn more about the GSG 9 Siege operators, the German counter-terrorism unit. Follow the blog at rainbow6.com/blog to learn even more about I.Q., Blitz, Bandit and Jäger.

Rainbow Six Siege is due out on December 1st 2015 and will be released on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Windows PC. It is expected to be rated M / Pegi 18.

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Call of Duty Black Ops III Shadows of Evil Prologue Trailer


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Black Ops III

What do a washed up magician, a private eye, a cabaret singer looking for her shot at the big time and an aging fighter have to do with each other? They’re the brand new protagonists in the latest Call of Duty Zombies experience – Shadows of Evil – shipping with the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

Activision released the prologue trailer for this new mode and honestly it has a pretty neat 30s/40s Noir Vibe to the whole thing – I am really digging it. Let’s hope that each of these four characters get some growth over the various Zombies episodes because each of them seem to have a story to tell. Whether that story is about exposing corruption in the government, fighting for a second chance or rising to the top of the entertainment each character has their own unique ambitions.

Alongside the trailer Activision released the following summary of Shadows of Evil:

Shadows of Evil introduces four unwitting characters who must uncover the secrets and challenges laid out for them by a shadowy figure, who offers them a path to redemption. Jeff Goldblum, Heather Graham, Neal McDonough, and Ron Perlman star in Shadows of Evil, a new survival co-op experience only available in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Unravel the secrets and explore a massive 1940s, film noir-inspired world in the deepest Zombies experience to date.

We’ll have more on Call of Duty: Black Ops II ahead of its release.

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Halo 5: Guardians Launch Trailer Is Ready For Action


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

Get ready to fill the shoes of Locke & Master Chief with the upcoming release of Halo 5: Guardians. To help ease the painful wait 343 Industries has released a brand new launch trailer featuring over 3 minutes of brand new in-game action.

With two weeks until the game’s official launch things have become a little interesting with the apparent leak of a final retail copy.

Are you avoiding the spoilers? Are you hyped for Hall 5? Let us know in the comments.

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Square Enix Game Sale at GOG This Weekend


Posted on October 12, 2015 by Jason Nason

Square Enix

Square Enix is putting the PC editions of a lot of their older games on sale this weekend. The sale is about 75% off the regular price on the PC gaming site, with games selling for $1.99 to $2.49. All of the games are at least ten years old with the newest games on here Thief™ 3: Deadly Shadows and Hitman 3: Contracts from 2004.

See anything you’ll pick up? I have a personal soft spot for Omikron: The Nomad Soul, which I played a lot on the SEGA Dreamcast way back in the day.

Click here for the sale, which runs until Monday afternoon at 5:00pm ET. Take a look at the full list of games below:

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