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NARAKA: BLADEPOINT Strikes with New Parkour Trailer

Hangzhou, 20.05.2020 | 24Entertainment today unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming multiplayer combat game, NARAKA: BLADEPOINT. Announced in December at The Game Awards 2019, this new trailer reveals exciting characters and their weapons, with an additional glimpse of new maps.

We have seen characters Viper Ning, Takeda Nobutada, Tenkai before, but this new trailer shows new, unseen before character, Mehlika. Each character has their own unique power, see video for Mehlika’s sneaky attack from using her power of invisibility.

Each character has their own unique , which enhances gameplay and gives players a different feel for each character they choose.  In this video, the action takes place in beautifully detailed maps. Enjoy the scenery, but watch out as the action as friends become foe in an epic battle to the death.

Game Features:

  • Unchained Combat System: Super free Map Interaction + Grappling Hook
  • Unique Block & Parry Mechanics: No Defence or Block button
  • Original multiplayer gameplay
  • Stunning Eastern Art Style

NARAKA: BLADEPOINT is set for release globally in 2020. To volunteer for the battle, go to https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203220 to begin your journey, as you look to become the hero or the villain, and raise your hands in victory as you celebrate as the champion.

For more information, visit http://www.narakathegame.com or follow the game now to receive future updates on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/narakathegame or Twitter https://twitter.com/NARAKATHEGAME

About 24 Entertainment
24 Entertainment is a Chinese game studio founded by a group of artists, engineers, and designers who are all veterans in the gaming industry, with the shared vision of introducing global players to Eastern cultures employing cutting-edge gaming technology.

Upcoming Digital Showcase New Game+ Expo Announced for June 2020

14 video game publishers come together to bring exciting announcements and connect with fans via an all-new showcase on June 23.

May 20, 2020 – New Game+ Expo (NGPX), a collaborative initiative of 14 video game publishers based in North America and Japan, will host a digital presentation featuring dozens of games that includes new title announcements and live gameplay demos.

The showcase will be featured live exclusively on Twitch on June 23, 2020 at 8 AM PDT (5 PM CEST). A live broadcast will run from 9 AM to 4 PM PDT (6 PM to 1 AM CEST) featuring first looks, Q&A, and more on the NGPX Twitch channel. The full showcase, along with trailers and highlights, will be available to view after the livestream on NGPX’s YouTube channel.

“New Game+ Expo is a grassroots coalition of publishers and developers,” said Adam Johnson, producer of NGPX. “Organizing together for the first time, we hope fans have fun as we take a look at the combined upcoming lineup of games for 2020 and beyond!”

The list of participating publishers are as follows:

ActtilAKSYS GamesArc System Works AmericaGungHo AmericaIdea Factory International Inti CreatesKOEI TECMO AmericaNatsume Inc. NIS America, Inc.PLAYISMSega of AmericaSNK CorporationSpike Chunsoft, Inc.WayForward

“COVID-19 has brought with it many challenges, but also an opportunity to come together as a bold collective of publishers. SEGA is delighted to announce its participation in New Game+ Expo, a new digital tentpole summer event of 14 publishers, joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind showcase event that unifies a special slice of the video game industry,” said Ian Curran, COO and President of Sega of America. “SEGA looks forward to joining with our friends at NIS America, Inc., KOEI TECMO America, Spike Chunsoft, Inc., Idea Factory International, AKSYS Games, Natsume Inc., Arc System Works America, GungHo America, SNK Corporation, PLAYISM, Acttil, WayForward and Inti Creates to bring all our fans more excitement and entertainment as we move into a busy digital show season! We look forward to entertaining you on June 23. In the meantime, stay safe and GAME ON.”

More highlights are to come via NGPX’s social media channels, including the schedule of publishers for the post-showcase livestream.

“Congratulations to NGPX! As a gamer myself, I’m incredibly excited to see what will be on display,” said SUDA51, CEO of GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE. “We must never doubt the power that video games bring to gamers offering us vitality and energy for tomorrow. Let’s get charged up while staying at home!”

About New Game+ Expo: Born from the collaboration of multiple talented developers from North America and Japan, New Game+ Expo (NGPX) is a digital event that strives to connect directly with fans and deliver exciting updates for their favorite titles. For the latest news, visit ngpx.games and follow NGPX on Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube.

2Awesome Studio presents its publishing initiative: 2Awesome Partners

The Netherlands, May 21th 2020

After successfully developing the game Dimension Drive in 2017, 2Awesome Studio has helped other developers publishing their games on different platforms. The Bug Butcher (Awfully Nice Studios) and Back to Bed (Bedtime Digital Games) on Nintendo Switch, Inferno 2 (Radian Games) and Lumini (Speelbaars) on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Playstation 4.

Thus, after having worked with other teams, 2Awesome Studio has  decided to go ahead with the publishing of projects from other teams. Therefore, it is an honor to present our initiative 2Awesome Partners, in which we give you a sneak peek at the lineup of the 2020 season in video form, and after that a text summarizing all of them.

In words of David Jimenez, co founder of 2Awesome Studio “When we funded 2Awesome Studio in 2014 our main goal was to bring to market games with new and addictive mechanics. Thanks to the experience gained with our own games we are now happy to be able to announce our 2Awesome Partners initiative where we can help other great teams and bring even more awesome games to the players.” 

All these games will be coming to the market throughout the year. As the launch of each game approaches, we will let you know, and we hope that you will enjoy all these games as much as they have entertained us.

And more information can be found at our website http://www.2awesomestudio.com

Lost Wing (BoxFrog Games; PC, consoles).

Lost Wing is a frantic speed shooter game in which we control a ship that runs through tracks while dodging traps, defeating enemies and getting as many points as possible. The player will work his way through different types of modes, both by randomly generated environments and others created specifically to challenge the player. Also, if you want to have any kind of opportunity to climb the leaderboards, you must defeat the mega bosses first. With a deep electronic soundtrack and stunning neon science fiction visuals, Lost Wing is a game that fans of speed, shooting and high scores will love.

Rainswept (Frostwood Interactive; consoles)

Rainswept is a murder mystery game where the player investigates a double shooting as Detective Stone, helped by local cop Amy Blunt, in the fictional small town of Pineview. Unravel threads of love, relationships and unresolved trauma in this character driven game. 

Farm Slider (Ludomo Gamestudio; PC, Consoles)

Easy to play, difficult to finish and impossible to put down. Hours and hours of baffling fun for all ages. The player will challenge their ability to think about the future in this minimalist puzzle game that contains 48 levels set in villages and farms that are out of place. To fix it you must slide the tiles to match the previous example to complete the level.

Luckslinger (Duckbridge; Consoles)

In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectible, and usable whenever the player desires. Inspired by the unreal fast gunmen, the gritty, dark humor and greed-fueled antiheroes of the spaghetti wester classics. In addition to vinyl sound, rhymes, slow drums, and jazz samples of hip hop culture and sound, Luckslinger is a curious game that mixes platforming, shooting, and some unexpected surprises.

Horned Knight (2kSomnis; PC, Consoles)

Horned Knight is an action platformer where the player controls a brave knight that awakens inside a dungeon. He must overcome all his fears, defeat numerous enemies, dodge many traps and escape from this place to be able to reunite with his family again. There are monsters and traps everywhere! You need to help your knight kill them.

Batu Ta Batu (EZSD Games; PC, consoles)

Batu Ta Batu is a colorful tile-based puzzle for one to four players. Swipe and match tiles of the same color and reach ever higher levels of complexity in hundreds of levels and various game modes.
Enter the world of Batu Ta Batu and slide the tiles, combine them and send them to their corresponding color in 10 different game modes. Batu Ta Batu (“join and join” in Basque) is the first commercial game by solo developer Erik Zubiria that has created all the art, code and music in it.

Castle of Pixel Skulls (2KSomnis; consoles)

Castle of Pixel Skulls is a fun retro style platformer where the player has to avoid traps and run to reach the goal at each level before the time runs out. Meanwhile, the game will test the platforming skills of the player while it tries to escape the Castle of Pixel Skulls.

LUDOKU (Ludomo Gamestudio; consoles)

LUDOKU is a unique puzzle game that provokes brain teasing, where the objective is to unlock hidden treasures: challenge the numerous traps and dangers to exploit the riches of an ancient Mayan temple.

Herald: An Interactive Period Drama (Wispfire; consoles)

Graphic adventure based on the choice set in the colonial tides. Board the HLV Herald and uncover its dark secrets in an intriguing story about tyranny and servitude. Herald  has won a multitude of awards on narrative, art and mechanics in such prestigious contests as Casual Connect, Eurogamer Expo or Gamescom with Book I & II already released on Steam 2Awesome Partners in cooperation with Wispfire will bring the full experience to more platforms later this year.

About 2Awesome Studio.

2Awesome Studio is an independent game development studio and indie publisher whose mission is to add awesomeness to reality by developing video games with new and addictive mechanics and finding games that are equally awesome to publish.

About 2Awesome Partners.

2Awesome Partners is the publishing initiative of 2Awesome Studio. Its mission is to find the most awesome games, and deliver them to all the awesome places.

Witness the Power of an Overclocked 10th Gen Intel Core Desktop CPU in a 17-inch Laptop

Witness the Power of an Overclocked 10th Gen Intel Core Desktop CPU in a 17-inch Laptop

Introducing the All-New ORIGIN PC EON17-X and NS-17 featuring overclocked next-generation CPUs and GPUs

Miami, FL – May 20th, 2020, 9:00 A.M. EDT— ORIGIN PC announced the availability of the all-new EON17-X gaming laptop and NS-17 workstation laptop, both powered by 10th gen Intel Core desktop processors featuring up to 10 cores and 20 threads. Get desktop-like graphics performance with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER with Max-P design. Connect a high bandwidth accessory with a Thunderbolt 3 port. With overclockable power and performance to rival desktops, the EON17-X is the ultimate desktop replacement system.

Equipped with a powerful 10th gen Intel Core desktop processor, up to the i9-10900K, gamers and professionals can run their programs at maximum performance just like they would on a desktop. The EON17-X offers graphics card options above and beyond most mainstream laptops on the market with the inclusion of NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics cards with Max-P design. Customizable up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER 2080 with Max-P design, experience ray-tracing and improved game performance compared to desktops. The EON17-X can support up to 64GB of RAM with space for up to four DDR4 RAM sticks with 128GB support coming soon.

Multiple display options supporting NVIDIA G-SYNC are available, including the 17.3″ 240Hz 1080p display and 17.3″ 60Hz UHD 4K display that show 100% of Adobe RGB colors. If more displays are desired for at-home or office use, up to 4 additional external displays can be connected via the available Thunderbolt 3, Mini DisplayPort, or HDMI ports.

Both the EON17-X and NS-17 laptops are proudly supported by the US-based ORIGIN PC support team, available 24/7. The EON17-X and NS-17 laptops start at $2599 at ORIGINPC.com.

“We’re proud to launch our latest desktop replacement laptop, the all-new EON17-X, alongside the launch of 10th gen Intel Core processors,” said Kevin Wasielewski, ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. “With overclocked performance that can push past some desktops, you can play or work comfortably with desktop-like performance in the body of a 17-inch laptop with a G-SYNC display.”

The All-New EON17-X and NS-17 Laptops Feature:

  • Up to a 10 core Intel Core i9-10900K desktop processor with optional professional overclocking
  • 17.3″ 240Hz FHD (1920*1080) thin bezel G-SYNC display, 17.3″ 60Hz UHD (3840*2160) thin bezel G-SYNC display that can show 100% of Adobe RGB color, or 17.3″ 144Hz FHD (1920*1080) thin bezel G-SYNC display
  • Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card with Max-P design with optional professional overclocking
  • Up to 3 x m.2 PCIe Gen3x4 SSDs and 1 x m.2 SATA SSD for a total up to 8TB (with support for RAID configurations)
  • Up to 64GB (4 x 16GB) DDR4 3200MHz RAM (128GB support coming soon)
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless-Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT
  • Sound Blaster™ Atlas
  • Super X-Fi Headphone Holography
  • 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 (Type C) and a Micro SD Push-Push card reader
  • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 over Thunderbolt 3 (USB 3.2 Type-C), 2x Mini DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI Output
  • 1x RJ-45 Ethernet port
  • Custom HD UV printing, laser etching, and custom paint available
  • Custom HD UV printing and laser etching available
  • Free Lifetime 24/7 Phone Support Based in the U.S.

To learn more about the new Intel-powered EON17-X gaming laptop, please visit: https://www.originpc.com/gaming/laptops/new-eon17-x/

To learn more about the new Intel-powered NS-17 workstation laptop, please visit: https://www.originpc.com/workstation/laptops/new-ns-17/

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About ORIGIN:

ORIGIN PC builds custom, high-performance desktops, workstations, and laptops for hardware enthusiasts, digital/graphics artists, professionals, government agencies, and gamers. ORIGIN PCs are hand built, tested, and serviced by knowledgeable gaming enthusiasts, industry veterans, and award-winning system integrators. Every ORIGIN PC comes with free lifetime 24/7 support based in the United States. The ORIGIN PC staff is comprised of award-winning enthusiasts, experienced in the gaming and PC markets who want to share their passion with others. ORIGIN PC is located in Miami, FL and ships worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ORIGINPC.com or call 1-877-ORIGIN-Ø. (674-4460)

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Black Desert Online turns up the volume with new Compose and Play feature

Amsterdam, The Netherlands — May 20, 2020 — Kakao Games and Pearl Abyss announced the arrival of a musical new feature: compose and play. This week also sees the beginning of highly lucrative login event and the publisher is also announcing changes coming to the game packages being sold for Black Desert Online.

The new Compose and Play feature will allow players to create intricate musical compositions using a robust editor. While players can compose music on any character, true to her musical inclinations, players will have to use the Shai class to play their composition. With guitar, flute and drums at their disposal; composers can create multiple tracks of music with a variety of sounds to create a rich musical masterpiece.

Compositions can vary in BPM, time signature and amount of instruments played and can easily be shared with other players. After unlocking Shai’s unique ‘Talent’ at level 56, players can further improve their musical skills. It’s also possible to form an ensemble of multiple Shai characters playing their instruments and compositions together.

In addition to the Compose and Play feature, a new login event started that can yield players with up to $100 in premium items. By logging in every day they can earn, among other things, a wizard mini pet, a special service maid, and a very convenient buff called The Book of Old Moon. The event started this Wednesday and will run up until June 3rd. On a special minisite, a full rundown of the event and other seasonal promotions can be found.

The publisher also shared an upcoming revamp of the game packages of Black Desert Online. After 4 years on the market, the items contained in the bundles will be updated to better reflect the current state of the game and provide better value to new players joining the hit MMORPG. More information on the contents of the new packages was shared on the official Black Desert Online website.

Players interested in Black Desert Online can sign up for the 7-day free trial via the Black Desert Online official website, where they can also learn more about game updates and events.

About Black Desert Online
Black Desert Online is an open world action MMORPG with cutting-edge visuals and skill-based combat that redefines the genre. Black Desert Online has the most fully developed character customization system of any game that is currently on the market. This feature allows users to break free of the mundane and make unique characters that are truly representative of each and every player. Its intuitive controls, beautifully designed worlds, and extensive lore are enough to excite both new and veteran gamers of MMORPGs and RPGs. The game has been successfully launched in over 150 countries, is available in 12 languages, and has over 20 million registered users. The mobile and console versions have launched globally in 2019.

About Pearl Abyss
Best known for the MMORPG franchise Black Desert, Pearl Abyss is a leading developer in the game industry. Established in 2010, Pearl Abyss has since developed Black Desert for PC, mobile, and console. With all their games built on their proprietary engine, their games are renowned for their cutting-edge graphics. The company has two new projects in the works and is poised to continue its growth through 2019 and beyond to maintain its position as one of Asia’s leaders in game development. More information about Pearl Abyss is available at www.pearlabyss.com.

About Kakao Games
Kakao Games is a leading publisher of online and mobile games. Founded in 2016, Kakao Games is responsible for servicing a variety of games, including Pearl Abyss’s Black Desert Online (Serviced in North America, Europe), Bluehole’s Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (Serviced in Korea) and Ascent: Infinite Realm (Scheduled to be serviced in North America and Europe).

More information about Kakao Games is available at www.kakaogames.com

Game of Thrones, Teen Wolf, Perfect Strangers Stars Among Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences, May 21-29; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook

Game of Thrones, Teen Wolf, Perfect Strangers Stars Among Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences, May 21-29; Free Video Q&A Streamed Live On Twitch, YouTube, Facebook

The Amazing World of Gumball Also Featured; Fans Can Purchase Live Video Chats, Recorded Videos, Signed Photos During Events, Accessible Via Dedicated Website, Social Platforms For Fans Across The Globe

LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2020 – Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB:WIZD) announces that the next five entries in the “Wizard World Virtual Experiences” are set for the next 10 days. The first, featuring “The Amazing World of Gumball” voice actors Jacob Hopkins and Terrell Ransom Jr., will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT. Next, cast members from “Game of Thrones,” Jerome Flynn, Anton Lesser, Brenock O’Connor, Kristian Nairn, George Georgiou, Iwan Rheon, Mark Stanley and Megan Parkinson are set for Saturday, May 23 at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT. “Teen Wolf” standouts Crystal Reed, Holland Roden, JR Bourne, Khylin Rhambo, Linden Ashby, Shelley Hennig and Victoria Moroles, follow on Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT., Finally, the leads of “Perfect Strangers,” Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker, reunite on Friday, May 29, at 3 p.m. ET / noon PT.

During each session, the celebrities will participate in a FREE live moderated video Q&A, followed by one-on-one video chats, recorded videos and autographs. Sessions are accessible to virtual attendees on their computer and mobile devices via http://wizd.me/virtual.

As part of the events, fans across the globe can:

· Submit questions via chat during the free 45-minute panels (open to everyone, no entry fee to watch or submit). Panels available for viewing live or on demand via Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wizardworldvirtual; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wizardworld; and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wizardworld/
· Participate in a personal, exclusive two-minute live video chat with each celebrity (paid) (vary by celebrity)
· Purchase a recorded video from each star specifying the message if desired
· Purchase an autograph on an 8”x10” photo

Pricing varies by item for the individual chat, video and autographs, available on the Website.

Upcoming Wizard World Virtual Experiences (all times ET)

· Thursday, May 21, 3 p.m., “The Amazing World of Gumball,” Jacob Hopkins, Terrell Ransom Jr. 
· Saturday, May 23, 3 p.m., “Game of Thrones,” Jerome Flynn, Anton Lesser, Brenock O’Connor, Kristian Nairn, George Georgiou, Iwan Rheon, Mark Stanley, Megan Parkinson
· Sunday, May 24, 3 p.m., “Versailles,” Elisa Lasowski, Anna Brewster, Jessica Clark
· Thursday, May 28, 6 p.m, “Teen Wolf,” Holland Roden, Linden Ashby, JR Bourne, Shelley Hennig, Crystal Reed, Khylin Rhambo, Victoria Moroles
· Friday, May 29, 3 p.m., “Perfect Strangers,” Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker

About Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD)
Wizard Entertainment, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com) produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, tech, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming and entertainment takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Additional initiatives may include an augmented touring schedule of Wizard World shows, fixed-site installations, curated e-commerce, and the production and distribution of content both in the U.S. and internationally. Fans can interact with Wizard Entertainment at www.wizardworld.com and on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.
The 2020 Wizard World convention schedule is available at: http://www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition Review

Mafia II: Definitive Edition

Developer: Hangar 13, D3T LTD
Publisher: 2K
Platform: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows (Reviewed)
Release Date: 19 May 2020
Price: $29.99 USD/$49.95 AUD – Available Here

Video Review

Overview

2K and Hangar 13 have bundled up and revamped the Mafia franchise with Mafia: Trilogy. While the top down remake of Mafia is drawing a lot of attention, Mafia II: Definitive Edition was remastered and bundled with all previously released DLC. As a bonus, anyone who owns the original Mafia II received a free upgrade to Mafia II: Definitive Edition.

Story

Mafia II is inspired by classic gangster films like The Godfather. Players are taken to Empire Bay, a fictional city inspired by New York City, where a variety gangs battle for territory as people struggle to achieve the American dream. The story has aged reasonably well over the years. The plot moves quickly with plenty of interesting twists and turns. The cast of characters are well developed, and players easily get attached to protagonist Vito over the course of the game. Out of the three story DLC released, only “Joe’s Adventures” expands upon the main story, filling in the details of Joe’s activities during one of the game’s time skips. The remaining two appear to be completely non-canon.

Gameplay

Mafia II was originally billed as an open world shooter, but the game is better described as a linear shooter set in an open world. The distinction is important because Mafia II misses some of the distinguishing features of a proper open world title, such as optional activities and side missions. Instead, the game is laser focused on the player completing the main story mission and immediately pushing the player onto the next chapter. Therefore, Mafia II is a pretty lousy open world shooter, but is still a decent linear shooter.

The gameplay has aged reasonably well in the last 10 years. Mafia II was originally released when a number of mechanics we take for granted today were still being refined or were completely new and innovative. Things like the cover system has stuck around, while the stricter enforcement of traffic laws in game has died out.

Combat is still enjoyable. The game offers a wide variety of period appropriate weapons. In terms of combat, the cover system has probably aged the worst as it is become clunky for modern standards. The melee combat is still excellent as it requires most skill than simply spamming one button. While Mafia II will never be mistaken for an actual fighting game, Vito can perform a small number of combos, counters, and finishing moves.

The driving is still solid. There are a large variety of cars from the two time periods the game is set in. Cars are a little more realistic than most open world games, needing to be refueled and repaired. Police enforce basic traffic laws like speeding, though are less strict that I remember from the original Mafia. Mafia II hit a good balance between realism and tedium as the player needs to be a little more aware of their car status, such as turning on the speed limiter and keeping an eye on the gas, without having to be utterly paranoid about obeying traffic laws.

The PC version of Mafia II: Definitive Edition is decent, but it could use some improvements. The graphic options are more granular compared to the original game. However, there is some ongoing debate on exactly how the game physics has changed in the Definitive Edition as some of the Nvidia physics technologies the original game relied on have been long discontinued. The mouse and keyboard controls are still barebones. There are a few key functions like use and enter vehicle that could have been grouped int a single key binding. There are also missing quality of life options like toggle to aim or crouch that should be added. The game still needs some patching, I ran into glitches like clothing clipping into models and AI pathing bugs.

Visuals

The most noticeable upgrade in Mafia II: Definitive Edition is the improved textures. Everything looks sharper, more detailed, and more realistic. The models and the animations do not appear have changed much. The improved textures do a decent job of hiding the dated models, but the animations are not as lucky. The humans look a bit wooden and awkward, very much in line with other games released during that period as motion capture was not the norm for major titles.

Audio

The audio experience is has held up very well over the years. The radio is still packed with licensed music from the appropriate eras along with a fair amount of advertisements and radio DJ commentary. The sound effects are enjoyable. The voice acting is excellent for the most part, but a few minor NPCs are voiced by very bad actors in comparison to the main characters.

Overall

Mafia II: Definitive Edition adds some visual modernizations to a 2010 game that has aged reasonably well. Unfortunately, the remastered version failed to upgrade some of the control options to bring it up to modern standards and struggles with a variety of bugs that will need to be patched out in the coming months. The linear nature of the game will be disappointing for those looking for a true open world, and a few features feel clunky 10 years later. However, Mafia II still offers some of the best storytelling from the last twenty years.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

New Human: Fall Flat User-Generated Contest Winning Level, Factory, Out Tomorrow on PC in Free Update!

New Human: Fall Flat User-Generated Contest Winning Level, Factory, Out Tomorrow on PC in Free Update!

The winning level from 2019’s UGC contest bagged its creator Tyler Ehninger $10,000 USD and offers more madcap multiplayer platforming mayhem

London, UK – 20th May: No Brakes GamesCurve Digital and d3t Ltd are delighted to announce that the PC version of their multiplayer platformer Human: Fall Flat will see a new level added to the main game for free tomorrow (21st May). It’s their collective pleasure to re-introduce Factory from Tyler ‘Gotcha’ Ehninger!

Factory was the joint-winner of 2019’s Human: Fall Flat Worldwide Workshop competition, which challenged members of the community to design levels for the quirky indie hit for a chance to win $10,000 USD and get their creation featured in the main game’s campaign. Tyler’s level Factory won joint 1st place in the contest, along with Thermal, created by Manuel Nowak aka. Święty Krab, and sees players exploring a working factory dominated by giant clunking gears, perilous pitfalls and crane puzzles.

Factory will be added to the console versions of Human: Fall Flat over the coming weeks, with mobile versions set to receive the level at a later date.

There’s still time to take part in the 3rd Worldwide Workshop Competition themed around the Great Outdoors. To learn more about your chance to earn yourself a $10,000 USD prize and get your level into Human Fall Flat’s main campaign, check out the official Steam blog: 

https://store.steampowered.com/newshub/app/477160/view/2217403321323102106

Those yet to experience the wonders of Human: Fall Flat will be able to purchase the game for 60% off during The World of Curve Sale on Steam starting tomorrow (21st May) at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST.

During the World of Curve sale, potential players will be able to save up to 90% off a host of classic Curve titles, including fantasy romp For The King, GTA-inspired throwback American Fugitive and frantic co-op firefighting sim Embr, which launches into Early Access on Thursday, 21st May. As a special bonus, Steam players can pick up hardcore side-scroller 10 Second Ninja X for free throughout the sale, which runs from 21st to 28th May.

For more information about Human: Fall Flat and to made aware of future updates check out the official Steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/477160/Human_Fall_Flat/

Players can chat with Human: Fall Flat friends and the rest of the community on the game’s official Discord channel: http://discord.gg/hff

Additional Links:
Curve Digital Website – http://www.curve-digital.com/
Curve Digital Twitter – https://twitter.com/CurveDigital
No Brakes Games Website – https://www.nobrakesgames.com/
No Brakes Games Twitter – https://twitter.com/nobrakesgames
Human: Fall Flat Twitter – https://twitter.com/HumanFallFlat
d3t Ltd – https://d3tltd.com/

The Sims 4 Shows Off New Gameplay in Eco Lifestyle Features Trailer

The Sims 4 Shows Off New Gameplay in Eco Lifestyle Features Trailer

Today, EA and Maxis revealed a brand new feature overview trailer for the upcoming The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle expansion pack, coming to PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One systems on June 5.

In The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle, Sims can embrace a more sustainable lifestyle and make a positive impact on their community and the environment. The expansion pack introduces Evergreen Harbor, a unique new world where Sims have a direct influence on the state of the neighborhood with every decision that they make.

The new feature trailer shows players how Sims can reduce their eco footprint and help restore the “green” in Evergreen Harbor by installing solar panels or wind turbines to power their homes and truly live off the grid, inspiring the community to vote for eco-friendly initiatives such as community spaces and gardens, upcycling materials  and repurpose them for new creative goods and more.

Players can also get a glimpse of the new Civil Designer and Freelance Crafter career paths and see how their efforts can shape the transformation of their neighborhood into a blossoming beacon of sustainability. As Sims explore all of the environmentally conscious efforts that The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle has to offer, they’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn how small changes can have a meaningful impact on the world around them.

Players interested in learning more about The Sims 4 Eco Lifestyle can visit TheSims.com follow @TheSims on Twitter, Instagram or TikTok, like The Sims on Facebook.

HyperX Expands HyperX Stinger Headset Lineup with Two New Gaming Headsets

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Gaming Headsets Lineup Now Feature 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound

Sydney, Australia – May 20, 2020 – HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, today announced the release of two new headsets in the HyperX Cloud Stinger family, HyperX Cloud StingerTM Core + 7.1 and HyperX Cloud StingerTM Core Wireless + 7.1 Gaming Headset. Both new Cloud Stinger Core headsets now feature 7.1 virtual surround sound1 via NGENUITY software. 

“HyperX is excited to expand its Cloud Stinger gaming headset family with two new 7.1 surround sound headsets for gamers looking for an economic headset,” said HyperX. “With students, parents and gamers working and playing at home more than ever, HyperX has expanded the Stinger product line to offer more affordable headsets.”

The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core + 7.1 and Cloud Stinger Core wireless + 7.1 both offer virtual surround sound to provide a more immersive in-game audio experience. 40mm directional drivers deliver high-quality sound with pinpoint audio precision. Both Stinger Core + 7.1 headsets feature a lightweight design, with each headset weighing in at just under 245 grams. Both headsets utilise adjustable steel sliders, intuitive volume control on the headset earcup, and a swivel-to-mute noise-canceling microphone. 

HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless + 7.1 headset provides freedom from cords with a reliable 2.4Ghz wireless connection. With a range of 20m2 and a battery life of 17 hours3, the Stinger Core + Wireless 7.1 offers a cord-free gaming experience at an economical price. 

With the addition of wired and wireless Cloud Stinger Core 7.1, HyperX now provides a range of Stinger selections from stereo to 7.1 versions. Known for high-quality audio, lightweight design, and durably built, the HyperX Cloud Stinger family is a fantastic option for gamers starting out on their adventures. Whether you play on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox, there’s a headset in the Stinger family that’s designed for you and optimised for the way you play. For more information about HyperX Cloud Stinger series, please visit the Stinger family page.

Availability
The Cloud Stinger Core + 7.1 gaming headsets are backed by a 2-year warranty. The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core + 7.1 gaming headset is available for 109 AUD and HyperX Cloud Stinger Core wireless gaming headset + 7.1 is available for 169 AUD. For more information on the Cloud Stinger Core +7.1 headset lineup and global availability, please visit the Cloud Stinger Core + 7.1 product page.

1Virtual 7.1 surround sound effect output as a 2 channel stereo signal to be used with stereo headphones. Virtual 7.1 surround sound provided via NGENUITY software (PC Only).
2Wireless range may vary due to environmental conditions.
3Tested at 50% headphone volume. Battery life varies depending upon the usage.

About HyperX

HyperX was born from Kingston Technology, the world’s largest independent memory manufacturer, with the goal of providing gamers, PC builders, and power users with high-performance components. For 15 years, the HyperX mission has been to develop gaming products for gamers – high-speed memory, solid state drives, headsets, keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, and mouse pads – to the gaming community and beyond. The award-winning HyperX brand has carved its name atop the leaderboard by consistently delivering products that deliver superior comfort, aesthetics, performance, and reliability. HyperX gear is the choice of pro gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers worldwide because it meets the most stringent product specifications and is built with best-in-class components. HyperX has shipped over 65 million memory modules, 10 million headsets and 1 million gaming keyboards worldwide.

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