New Brand, Decades of High-Performance & Gaming Memory from the Unquestioned Leader in DRAM Solutions

Australia – June 2, 2021 –  Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced the name of its new high-performance, enthusiast and gaming brand: Kingston FURY. Building on the incredible success of the HyperX memory products, Kingston has rebranded its DRAM, flash and SSD gaming line into Kingston FURY, investing resources and knowledge from its core business to create the next generation of performance products.

Kingston FURY continues the evolution of leading-edge, high-performance, enthusiast and gaming memory solutions from the largest independent memory manufacturer in the world, backed by three decades of Kingston engineering, testing, manufacturing and customer service expertise. The company’s leadership position in the DRAM industry demonstrates it has the passion, commitment and resources to make Kingston FURY the leading high-performance, enthusiast and gaming memory solution in the market.

The Kingston engineering expertise which is behind the numerous overclocking records and awards that the HyperX memory line has gathered since 2002 continues into the new era of high-performance DRAM and flash solutions. Behind the scenes, it has always been Kingston: Kingston engineering, Kingston testing, Kingston manufacturing and world-renowned Kingston customer service.

“We are extremely proud to debut the new Kingston FURY brand representing the highest-performing memory modules for PC enthusiasts and gamers,” said Kingston. “Kingston’s core strength and global leadership as a manufacturer of quality DRAM and flash solutions brings resources and enthusiasm to the brand and firmly demonstrates our dedication to both performance and reliability.”

Kingston will soon unveil its full line of Kingston FURY DDR4 and DDR3 offerings, and in Q4 will launch highly-anticipated DDR5 memory modules currently undergoing compatibility and qualification testing with motherboard vendors. 

Kingston FURY will consist of the following product categories: 

• Kingston FURY Renegade: High-performance speeds and low latencies for insane performance. Top-of-the-line performance leader (in RGB and non-RGB) with DDR4 frequencies up to 5333MHz.
• Kingston FURY Beast: Kingston’s popular enthusiast and gaming memory is the perfect high-performance, cost-effective upgrade (in DDR3 and DDR4 RGB and non-RGB), with speeds up to 3733MHz. 
• Kingston FURY Impact: Powerful SO-DIMM performance boost for laptops, NUCs and other small form-factor PCs (in DDR3 and DDR4) with speeds up to 3200MHz. 

The name leverages the already popular FURY memory product category (established in 2014) and has earned the right to carry the torch, expanding the Kingston tradition of delivering high-performing and ultra-reliable DRAM in the market for PC enthusiasts and gamers. With Kingston’s commitment to gaming, the company will soon make global announcements of numerous esports teams joining the Kingston FURY team.

For more information visit kingston.com.

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SteelSeries Will Serve as the Exclusive Peripherals Supplier to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team

CHICAGO | BRACKLEY ENGLAND – June 2, 2021 – SteelSeries, the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team, the esports team of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team, today announced their official partnership, introducing SteelSeries as the exclusive peripherals supplier. 

With the new deal, SteelSeries and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team will collaborate on a variety of projects including product testing, digital events, brand activations and other marketing initiatives, to drive performance, innovation, and quality in the sim-racing esports space and beyond. To kick off the partnership, SteelSeries will create limited-edition mice, keyboards and headsets specifically crafted for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team.

Known for being at the forefront of innovation, design and craftsmanship, SteelSeries is working directly with the team’s engineers to garner feedback from the team for future projects. This synergistic relationship will play to the strengths of both SteelSeries and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team, as both entities ascribe to a philosophy of ideation and iteration to produce best-in-class designs for elite performance. 

“As the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals, we take pride in shaping the future competitive gaming. This marks the first time we’ve collaborated with the esports arm of a Formula One team, and this new partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team further showcases our commitment to innovation for the best esports athletes in the world,” said Tony Trubridge, Global Esports Director at SteelSeries. “At SteelSeries, we have always made it our chief priority to ensure that our products are made for the people who are using them, so we are eager to hear directly from the esports drivers and engineers to help us push boundaries and enhance our products for the esports racing space, our fans and gamers.” 

SteelSeries’ pro team relationships are more than sponsorships, they are true partnerships. From ideation and design to testing and validation, esports professionals are not only stakeholders of SteelSeries, they are collaborators and co-creators, together creating the world’s best gaming peripheral products and software.

“Feedback is key in motorsport and esports. Whether that is feedback between driver and engineer, or feedback between driver and equipment; it is crucial in the hunt for performance.”, said James Vowles, Motorsport Strategy Director, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. “Creating an environment for our drivers and engineers that is as seamless as possible is always our goal and having a partnership with a company like SteelSeries helps us achieve this objective. Every minute we are fighting for the win, so speed and accuracy in the equipment we use is very valuable and will hopefully help us perform at the front of the field.”  

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team partnership marks a landmark milestone for SteelSeries, as the original esports brand invests deeper in the esports and gaming ecosystems it helped to create, while expanding into hybrid and cross-over categories like sim-racing.

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About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals focused on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments, connecting gamers and fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ family of professional and gaming enthusiasts are the driving force behind the company and help influence, design, and craft every single accessory and the brand’s software ecosystem, SteelSeries GG. In 2020, SteelSeries acquired KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com and join the conversation at @SteelSeries.

About Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team is the esports team of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team. Based on the premises of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, Brackley, a purpose-built esports training center provides the team’s gamers with world class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment from our Esports partners, to develop their skills, train and compete. Being integrated into the Driver-in-Loop Simulator department, where F1 development drivers provide feedback to engineers on a virtual model of the car, the esports program will benefit from transferable elements pertinent to optimizing car set-up and honing race craft. Stay informed and get the latest news www.mercedesamgf1.com/esports or at @MercedesAMGF1.

Today, we are excited to release the latest Chapter in the ESO saga, The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood, available now for all PC/MAC players. The new Chapter delivers over 30 hours of new story content in the stunning new region of Blackwood, complete with iconic locations that fans of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion will surely recall. The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on June 8.

Watch the The Elder Scrolls Online: Gates of Oblivion Official Launch Cinematic Trailer Here

As part of our Gates of Oblivion year-long storyline, the Blackwood Chapter will task players with exposing the daedric plots and tyrannical schemes consuming the region. Discover the connection of these plots to the Prince of Destruction and his dreadful plans for Tamriel. Though Blackwood is a standalone story, its events further the overall Gates of Oblivion narrative that will conclude later in 2021. 

Players can look forward to our all-new Companions System, designed so whether you play single-player or with friends, you’ll never have to adventure alone again. Unlocked via certain Blackwood main storyline quests, players can choose between two new Companions, whose playstyle you’ll define through selecting their gear and leveling up their skills. Each Companion has their own personality, likes, dislikes, and unique questlines. Oh, and be careful with your actions as the deeds you perform will influence rapport with your Companion.

Here’s a quick look at some of the exciting, new content coming to Blackwood: 

• New Companion System 
• New Zone: Blackwood
• Rockgrove, a fresh 12-player Trial
• Oblivion Portal World Events
• Additional Delves, Public Dungeons, Quests, World Bosses and more…

Players can purchase the Blackwood Chapter through the ESO Store or platform store of their choice. Separately, to ensure a smooth Blackwood launch on consoles, The Elder Scrolls Online: Console Enhanced will now arrive on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on June 15, 2021. For full patch notes on Update 30, remember to keep an eye on our official forums.

Daring fans can experience the heat of Oblivion at Wings & Tins Sydney for a limited time!

Mehrunes Dagon’s assault on Tamriel in The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood is nigh! To mark the occasion, Bethesda ANZ is partnering with Melbourne Hot Sauce to add some extra heat to this chapter with a limited-edition, ultra-spicy hot sauce.  

To celebrate the launch of this year’s exciting chapter of The Elder Scrolls Online, eager adventuring parties will be able to prove their strength and spice tolerance with ‘Hot Sauce of Oblivion’, available to Sydneysiders to taste and any Australian to win. 

The ‘Hot Sauce of Oblivion’ is inspired by both the Imperial province of Blackwood and the Deadlands, Mehrunes Dagon’s plane of Oblivion. Carolina Reapers, Trinidad Scorpions and Habanero chillis combine with hints of mango and cider in this Daedric inspired concoction. Clocking in tongue-tingling 600,000 Scoville’s and 10/10 spicy score; this sauce rivals the heat of the Gates of Oblivion and should only be consumed by the bravest of heroes.  

Those looking for a meal fit for the Daedric Prince of Destruction should head to Wings & Tins to try the ‘Wings of Oblivion’ doused in the ultra-spicy sauce and fried to perfection. This menu item will be available from June 8 at both Darlinghurst and Dee Why venues. 

For those unable to get their hands on a finger-licking chicken wing, but who would still like to step up to the challenge of Mehrunes Dagon, bottles of this extremely limited sauce collaboration will be awarded to local competition winners. The Elder Scrolls Online fans can visit Bethesda ANZ social media channels to learn more about how they can win their own bottle of ‘Hot Sauce of Oblivion’. 

Melbourne Hot Sauce is an Australian chilli sauce producer, well known for their inventive range and expertise with chilli and spice. Owner and founder Richard Nelson created the new recipe in partnership with Bethesda ANZ and with a little Daedric inspiration.  

Uncover the schemes of the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon 800 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls IV in Gates of Oblivion, a new year-long adventure for The Elder Scrolls Online. The upcoming Blackwood Chapter June 1 for PC/Mac and June 8 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.  

For more information visit www.elderscrollsonline.com. 

Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing Goes Back to School July 15

New Students Enroll on PlayStation VR, Steam VR, Oculus Rift

TOKYO – June 1, 2021 – Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing (LWAVR), the VR racing game from UNIVRS Inc. based on the famous anime, hits the spellbooks on PlayStation VR, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Join Little Witch Academia leading ladies Akko, Lotte, and Sucy, each voiced in both English and Japanese by their voice actors from the anime, as a new student at Luna Nova Witchcraft Academy. Learn to race on a customizable magic broom and purify ghostly spirits on the campus grounds across a dozen levels, featuring improved visuals compared to the Oculus Quest 2 launch title.

After experiencing the magic of the single-player campaign, engage in extracurricular activities in the multiplayer mode, complete with cross-platform support between Oculus Store, PlayStation VR, and SteamVR versions. Seek some extra credit in Hard Mode, where rival witches and restless spirits will deliver a new challenge to experienced spellcasters. All of this takes place in one of the smoothest virtual reality experiences available, thanks to UNIVRS’ patent-pending motion reduction technology.

The Little Witch Academia anime started with a popular short film, which led to a Kickstarter that raised more than $625,000 to fund a second film. Supporters of these magical witches continued to share the love even after the 25-episode Netflix series: LWAVR raised more than $165,000 in total between another Kickstarter campaign and popular Japanese crowdfunding site Campfire.

The team bringing Studio TRIGGER’s beloved series to VR includes several anime veterans, such as Junichi Yamamoto, the director of the opening and ending scenes of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and storyboard artist on Batman Ninja. In addition to the original voice cast, TV series songwriter/composer Yuiko Ohara and singer YURiKA reunite to collaborate on a new theme song, “Dream Flight,” exclusive to LWAVR.

“Virtual reality is such a unique medium to bring an anime to life, and we’re lucky to work with such great talent to make Luna Nova feel real,” said Naoya Koji, COO at UNIVRS. “With the improvements and new content we added since the Oculus Quest launch, we expect to spellbind a whole new generation of players.”

Little Witch Academia: VR Broom Racing releases Thursday, July 15, 2021, for $39.99 on the PlayStation Network, and $29.99 on the Oculus Store and Steam, featuring English and Japanese language text and voice acting.

To learn more, visit the official website, Facebook page, and follow Little Witch Academia VR onTwitter. 

About UNIVRS Inc.

UNIVRS, Inc. (formerly known as EXPVR Inc.) creates VR content with a vision to make people around the world into heroes through VR entertainment. Using its anti-motion sickness technology, the studio produces accessible yet dynamic VR experiences that break the mold.

For more information, visit the UNIVRS, Inc. website.

CD PROJEKT RED today announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition is now available on Sony’s PlayStation Now streaming service.

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition, PlayStation Now subscribers take on the role of professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia as he ventures on a quest to find Ciri — the Child of Prophecy — all against the backdrop of the imminent invasion of the fearsome Wild Hunt. Players will set out on an open-world, dark fantasy adventure, exploring the monster-infested land of the Continent and experiencing a mature narrative filled with choice and consequence.

Watch trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Game of the Year Edition

In addition to the base game, as well as all additional DLC and improvements made available post-launch,the Game of the Year Edition also contains both expansions. In Hearts of Stone, Geralt takes on a contract from the enigmatic Master Mirror, journeying deep into No Man’s Land and beyond. And in Blood and Wine, the White Wolf explores the majestic region of Touissant, uncovering the terrifying secrets that lie within. 

Upon its release on PlayStation Now, players will be able to stream and download the game via the dedicated app on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as stream it via the official PC desktop app. For more information regarding all things The Witcher 3, visit the official website

About The Witcher franchise

Created by CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher is a series of fantasy role-playing games following the adventures of professional monster slayer Geralt of Rivia. To date, the series has sold over 50 million copies worldwide and garnered over 1000 awards. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which released in 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and later in 2019 on the Nintendo Switch, won a total of 250 Game of the Year awards and has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The Witcher games are set in the universe created by Andrzej Sapkowski in his series of books.

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a game development studio founded in 2002. It develops and publishes video games for personal computers and video game consoles. The studio’s flagship titles include The Witcher series of games, Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales, GWENT: The Witcher Card Game and the futuristic AAA role-playing game — Cyberpunk 2077. Together with GOG.COM, a game store offering hand-picked titles for PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the CD PROJEKT Capital Group. CD PROJEKT S.A. is listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011).

Chris Koźmik form Silver Lemur Games here. I’m taking part in the upcoming Steam Festival (16th June). I have uploaded a demo just a moment ago (available on the main page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1437750/Stellar_Monarch_2/ will be deactivated after the festival). But I would recommend to wait a bit since I will be uploading a newer version just before the festival starts.

Also, if by any chance you miss the festival or want to check it later, drop me a line and I will send you a direct link to the demo which can be run anytime.

Note that the demo is more like a preview, to give you the overall feel and premise of the game and the mechanics. It’s missing most content and is not really playable yet (but still most of the mechanics are there and it should give you a good indication of what to expect).

Copyright © 2021 Silver Lemur Games, All rights reserved.

New bundle featuring remasters of Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 revealed for PC and consoles

FRANKFURT, Germany – June 1, 2021 – Crytek has announced the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, coming to consoles and PC this fall. The Crysis Remastered Trilogy features the single-player remasters of Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3, optimized in partnership with Saber Interactive for modern gaming systems. The three-game bundle will launch on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (with improved performance on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S). The remasters of Crysis 2 and Crysis 3 will also be made available individually (Crysis Remastered is already available for these platforms now).

Experience the complete Crysis storyline from the very beginning to the epic finale with this all-in-one bundle perfect for long-time fans and franchise newcomers alike. Battle overwhelming forces across the islands of the Pacific to the heart of New York City in a desperate fight for mankind’s survival. The Crysis Remastered Trilogy includes:

Crysis Remastered:

A simple rescue mission turns into an all-out war as alien invaders swarm over a chain of islands in the Pacific. Playing as super-soldier Prophet, Crysis arms you with a powerful Nanosuit equipped with speed, strength, armor, and cloaking abilities. Use a vast arsenal of modular weaponry and adapt your tactics and gear to dominate enemies in an enormous sandbox world.

Crysis 2 Remastered:

Aliens have returned to a world ravaged by climate disasters. As the invaders lay waste to New York and begin an assault that threatens the total annihilation of humankind, only you have the technology to lead the fight back. Equipped with the upgraded Nanosuit 2.0, customize your armor and weapons in real-time and unlock powerful abilities in the battle for humanity’s survival.

Crysis 3 Remastered:

New York City has been transformed into a sprawling urban rainforest sheltered by a giant nanodome. Equipped with the deadly Predator Bow, Prophet must fight through seven distinct districts against human and alien forces, using the Nanosuit’s superior technology to deploy brute force or stealth to achieve his goals. There’s no wrong way to save the world.

“We’re excited to announce that these iconic Crysis games are returning in one bundle, remastered for a new generation of hardware,” said Crytek’s Steffen Halbig, Project Lead. “Each game is enhanced to look and play beautifully on today’s platforms, delivering the finest Crysis experience for both newcomers to our classic franchise or players wishing to relive the adventure.”

For more information about the Crysis Remastered Trilogy, please visit www.crysis.com.

About Crytek

Crytek is an independent video game developer, publisher, and technology provider dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming with its cutting-edge 3D game development solution, CRYENGINE. With headquarters in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and studios in Kiev (Ukraine) and Istanbul (Turkey), Crytek has created multiple award-winning titles, including the original Far Cry, the Crysis series, Ryse: Son of Rome, The Climb, Robinson: The Journey and Hunt: Showdown. Crytek delivers fun and innovative gaming experiences for PC, consoles, and VR and continues to grow its reach in the games-as-a-service market. Every Crytek game is created with CRYENGINE, which can be used by anyone to create games.

For more information, visit www.crytek.com and www.cryengine.com.

Focus Home Interactive’s Fast-Paced FPS Necromunda: Hired Gun Launches Today on PC & Consoles

PARIS — June 1, 2021 — Necromunda: Hired Gun, the new FPS from the passionate teams at Streum On Studio and Focus Home Interactive, is out today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC, featuring Smart Delivery on Xbox Series X|S and a free PlayStation®5 upgrade for PlayStation®4 owners.

Check out our review for Necromunda: Hired Gun here

Necromunda: Hired Gun Review

Welcome to the gritty hive city of Necromunda, set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city. As a rising bounty hunter, you’ll use the many deadly tools in your kit to see your contracts through and make a name for yourself in this infamous underworld. Hired Gun’s rich universe is filled with over-the-top characters, missions, weapons and perks — including your cyber-augmented mastiff companion!

Navigate an ocean of crime and corruption to balance the bloody ecosystem of Necromunda as a merciless hired gun, equipped with a sprawling arsenal and dozens of customizable body augments to run on walls and leap over chasms. Your cyber-mastiff will sniff out and kill enemies for you, while your grappling hook allows quick, agile traversal of the city’s massive environments. The money’s good… but can you survive the hunt?

Physical copies of Necromunda: Hired Gun for consoles will be available at a later date. For more on the game, check out www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/necromunda-hired-gun.

Available June 2nd for  Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One!

The challenging 2D platformer Dungeon Escape will arrive on consoles June 2nd, available digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for just US$4.99/€4.99.

Dungeon Escape features numerous single-screen challenges, each of which can be retried as many times as necessary. Die and repeat, learn from mistakes and feel your skills improving with each attempt. Can you overcome the many trials that lie ahead?

About Dungeon Escape

You’ve been trapped in a dungeon filled with deadly traps and ruthless enemies! But with enough cunning and nimble dexterity, there could still be a chance at survival, however small it may be. Navigate chambers of increasing difficulty as your search for an exit. Dodge or kill your captors, find keys to unlock doors, leap over spikes and watch out for saw blades!

Dungeon Escape features numerous single-screen challenges, each of which can be retried as many times as necessary. Die and repeat, learn from mistakes and feel your skills improving with each attempt. Can you overcome the many trials that lie ahead?