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Turtle Beach Reveals New Products ahead of E3

June 13, 2015

Turtle Beach announced their new line up of products just ahead of E3 2015 today. All of the headsets should be launched from now until Winter 2015.

The company is breaking into the medical market with their HyperSound Clear device. It is a specially designed speaker and receiver set up for people with hearing loss. It can be used with or without hearing aids to improve sound clarity and speech intelligibility by sending a focused beam of sound to the listener.

On the gaming side, Turtle Beach is bringing their Winter 2015 line up to their E3 booth. Visitors will be able to get some ears on experience with the following new headsets:

EAR FORCE Stealth 420x Wireless Xbox One Gaming Headset – A completely wireless headset that is officially licensed by Microsoft for the Xbox One. The 420X features 15 hours of battery life, a synthetic leather ear pads, a high sensitivity boom mic, and four audio presets. The headset will hit stores in August 2015.

EAR FORCE PX24 Amplified Multiplatform Gaming Headset – The latest iteration of Turtle Beach’s multi-platform headset comes with a brand new amp. Dubbed the SuperAmp, it is powered by an internal battery and provides virtual surround sound, variable mic monitoring, and several audio presets.

EAR FORCE Stealth 450 Wireless Surround Sound PC Gaming Headset – PC gamers are also getting some attention from Turtle Beach with this wireless headset. It shares similar design cues with the 420X, but also includes DTS Headphone: 7.1 Surround Sound and custom audio presets such as Superhuman Hearing. The batteries are also rated for 15 hours of use.

EAR FORCE Recon 60P Gaming Headset – The Recon 60P is designed for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. It simply connects to the console via USB and features 40mm drivers, a high sensitivity boom mic, and in line controls.

EAR FORCE Recon 50 / Recon 50X / Recon 50P Gaming Headsets – These headsets are designed for the PC/Mac, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 respectively. They are also compatible with mobile and tablets. They feature 40mm drivers, a high sensitivity boom mic, and in line controls.

EAR FORCE Recon 30X Chat Headset – Officially licensed for the Xbox One, the 30x is also compatible with PlayStation 4, PC, Mac, mobile, and tablets.

Xbox Newsbeat: June 12, 2015

Jamie Laike Tsui

June 13, 2015

With E3 2015 just around the corner, Microsoft is sneaking in an Xbox Newsbeat before the big show. Which means I’m sneaking in to deliver your latest Newsbeat update while Andrew is away.

Porsche Returns to Forza with Forza Horizon 2 Porsche Expansion

Chances are, you probably will never be able to own a real Porsche, let alone ten. So live up the dream online. The “Porsche Expansion Pack” landed on Forza Horizon 2 this week, bringing ten classic models to the series for the first time. Some of the models available in the pack include 1989 944 Turbo, the 2003 Carrera GT, and the 2014 Porsche 918 Spyder. Additionally, there are 10 new Bucket List events, 10 new Rivals events, and 15 extra achievements in the pack.

New Xbox One 1TB Console Unveiled with Redesigned Controller

A new Xbox One console with 1TB of storage is launching. With 1TB, gamers will have plenty of room to jam in as many games as their hearts desire on their Xbox One, without having to worry about clearing up space. On the off chance you may chew through all that space, you can always add more hard drive space with an external USB 3.0 drive.

Additionally, the Xbox One controller is getting a slight update. A 3.5mm stereo headset jack is being added, making it a lot easier to find compatible accessories. For Windows gamers, a wireless adapter for Xbox One controllers will be launching later this year. Unfortunately, the adapter will only support Windows 10.

Introducing ‘The Coalition’ – A Message from Rod Fergusson

Rod Fergusson released a public statement to announce that the new name for the studio in charge of the Gears of War franchise.

“Hi everyone – I’m Rod Fergusson, former studio head of Black Tusk Studios. It’s not what you think. Beginning today, the Vancouver-based Xbox team working on the Gears of War franchise will be known as The Coalition. What’s in a name? In short, The Coalition speaks to who we are as a team, and what it is we’re working on.
A coalition is a team of diverse individuals working together for a common purpose, a concept that we feel describes our studio quite well. Fans will also recognise the Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) from Gears of War lore.
When people hear 343 Industries, they associate it with Halo; when they hear Turn 10 Studios, they know that’s who makes Forza. Moving forward, when you hear The Coalition, we want you to think of Gears of War.
Speaking of Gears of War, we’re getting close to E3, where we will share more on what’s next for Gears of War. Specifically, Gears fans should be sure to tune in to Xbox Daily: LIVE @ E3, on Tuesday, June 16 at 9 a.m. AEST to see what we’re working on.”

Microsoft Store Releases Xbox One Gaming Codes for Instant Play

Microsoft Australia announced that codes for Xbox One games are now available at the Australian Microsoft Store. These codes can be purchased and redeemed instantly for some of the biggest Xbox One titles on the market. The available library is growing quickly.

And, as a reminder – Xbox at E3 2015: Everything You Need to Know

The Xbox One E3 Briefing will be held on Tuesday, June 16 2:30 a.m. AEST. Gamers can tune in via Xbox One, Xbox.com, Xbox 360, and Windows Phone. Major Helson and Acey Bongos will be hosting the hour long event that will be packed with trailers, major announcements, demos, and interviews. An Xbox Daily: LIVE @ E3 event is also planned on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – June 16-18 and 9am AEST each day.

PC gamers will have their day with Microsoft during the PC Gaming Show on June 17 from 10:00 AM – 1 PM AEST.

That’s all for this week. I know my eyes are ready for that PC Gaming Show!

Release Date and New Races Announced for Blood Bowl 2

Brandon Postal

June 12, 2015

Release Date and New Races Announced for Blood Bowl 2

Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studios have just unveiled another new trailer for the adaptation of the popular Games Workshop title, Blood Bowl 2. This new trailer discusses the new single player campaign mode. Additionally, the newly announced races are the Lizardmen and Wood Elves, both of which come with the preorder. Preordering also unlocks the ability to play in the multiplayer beta demo. Further preorder bonuses will be announced in the run up to launch.

The campaign mode itself is a story driven experience, revolving around the fall and rise of a single team within the Blood Bowl universe. The starting matches work as an introduction to gameplay, before the player is thrown into the deep end. A narrative plot will be affected by various random events and injuries that players on your team receive.

All this follows around the rich lore that has been long established for the Warhammer universe. Players will learn all the central mechanics, and get to enjoy them presented in narrative not previously present in the franchise. Blood Bowl 2 will be releasing on PS4, Xbox One, and PC September 22, 2015. Check out a trailer and an image gallery for the campaign mode below.

Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture Announced for the Playstation 4

Dustin Spencer

June 12, 2015

Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture Announced for the Playstation 4

What an interesting title. Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture was recently announce via Sony, and is already turning heads and garnering attention. Developer the Chinese Room (Dear Esther and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs) are bringing us a title that takes place 31 years after the world ends.

Players will follow six souls and find out just how the extinction occurred. What a fascinating premise. Right now we only have a teaser, but get ready as Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture hits the Playstation 4 on August 11th. No better to end the summer than a nice apocalypse, I’d say. Check out the clip below.

Atlus and ACE Team Announce The Deadly Tower of Monsters; First Trailer and Screens

Dustin Spencer

June 12, 2015

I love writing about little titles like this. Straight from ACE Team (of Zeno Clash fame) and Atlus comes a brand new romp for the Playstation 4 and PC titled The Deadly Tower of Monsters. Now a I know what you’re thinking as the title alone doesn’t say much, but this game has an atmosphere that resembles a B-movie and is a single-player adventure where players battle their way up a charming little tower and into outer space.

Check out the first official details below:

MAROONED ON THE DESOLATE PLANET GRAVORIA, THE TRIO OF ADVENTURERS FIND THEIR ONLY METHOD OF ESCAPE AWAITS AT THE TOP OF A TOWER – A TOWER RENOWNED FOR ITS DEADLINESS AND ITS PROPENSITY TO BE FILLED WITH MONSTERS! LIZARD-MEN! UFOS! NUCLEAR ANTS! DINOSAURS! ROBOT MONKEYS! ALL OF THESE HORRORS AWAIT OUR INTREPID ADVENTURERS AS THEY ASCEND THE DEADLY TOWER. WILL THEY AVOID THEIR OWN DOOM? FIND OUT THIS FALL, ONLY IN THEATERS ON PC AND PS4!
FEATURES INCLUDE:
DEVELOPED ENTIRELY IN COLOR THANKS TO THE MIRACULOUS POWER OF MONSTERAMA
A HERO’S CHOICE LASTS FOREVER! OR AT LEAST UNTIL THE NEAREST SLEEP CHAMBER WHERE YOU CAN PICK STARSPEED, SCARLET, AND YES, EVEN THE ROBOT.
WATCH OUT! CLIMBING TO THE TOP OF THE TOWER MEANS YOU MIGHT FALL OFF! BUT GRAVITY IS NO FOE TO DICK STARSPEED AND CREW; FREEFALL TO EXPLORE NEW AREAS AND FIND INCREDIBLE TREASURES
IT’S A TALKIE WITH A LAFF-A-MINUTE COMMENTARY FROM THE DIRECTOR HIMSELF
BLAST ‘EM, SCARLET! A WIDE ARRAY OF LETHAL WEAPONS ARE IN OUR HEROES’ ARSENAL TO MAIM, SHOOT, AND ZAP THEIR WAY THROUGH ALL THE ENEMIES! WOE TO THOSE POOR ENEMIES WHO FORGET ABOUT THEIR SUPER SECRET POWERS TO BOOT!
THIS INCREDIBLE TALE OF ACTION AND ADVENTURE CAN BE YOURS WHEN ACE TEAM RELEASES THE DEADLY TOWER OF MONSTERS LATER THIS FALL.

Its original, quirky, and may be one of the best titles to fall during fall. Check out the first screens and trailer and get ready for something truly special.

Shadow Warrior 2 Announced, Adding Four Player Co-op

Jamie Laike Tsui

June 12, 2015

Shadow Warrior 2 Announced, Adding Four Player Co-op

Shadow Warrior is still possibly one of my favourite video game reboots in the past couple years. Today, Devolver Digital and Flying Wild Hog announced that Shadow Warrior 2 is in development. Gamers will get their first look at gameplay footage during a live stream on Monday June 15th at 12:30 PM PST at Twitch’s official E3 2015 coverage.

Shadow Warrior 2 will be adding online four player co-op. The announcement trailer features two extra ninjas that will join Lo Wang on his journeys. The levels will be procedurally generated and come packed with lots of loot.

The single-player campaign is set five years after the events of the first game. The world is now inhabited by both humans and demons, while Lo Wang lives in self-imposed exile. Wang is taking the odd job as a mercenary to make ends meet, but his world is about to get more exciting after a mission goes horribly wrong.

Shadow Warrior 2 is set to launch sometime in 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Senran Kagura: Estival Versus North American Release Announced

Travis Bruno

June 11, 2015

Even though fans of Senran Kagura likely knew this announcement was coming, they didn’t know when to expect it but thankfully they didn’t have to wait too long. XSEED Games has announced that they are planning on releasing Senran Kagura: Estival Versus in North America sometime this winter for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

Senran Kagura: Estival Versus features the biggest roster in the history of the series as all previous shinobi return as playable characters with a number of upgraded moves while a few brand new characters have been added into the mix to cause confusion amongst the core cast as they encounter departed loved ones and ultimately have to decide if they can bear to part from them a second time.

New Act of Aggression Trailer Introduces the Chimera Faction

Jamie Laike Tsui

June 11, 2015

New Act of Aggression Trailer Introduces the Chimera Faction

Focus Home Interactive and Eugen Systems released a new trailer for their upcoming RTS Act of Aggression. It is the second in a three part series introducing gamers to the game’s three factions. The first trailer covered the powerful but inflexible US Army.

This week’s trailer features the yin to the US Army’s yang, Chimera. Where the US Army is like a giant double-axe swinging barbarian charging into battle, the Chimera is more like a nimble drunken kung-fu master. Chimera is a multi-national task force funded by the United Nations that is a highly flexible jack of all trades.

They can churn out units quickly and change their strategy on a drop of a dime, as long as they have access to large amounts of cash. Their military might is mainly focused on cheap infantry units that can be upgraded with powerful exoskeletons and tons of UAVs in all shapes and sizes. Act of Aggression is set to launch on PC this September.

Grand Theft Auto Online “Ill-Gotten Gains Update: Part One” Now Available

Jamie Laike Tsui

June 11, 2015

Grand Theft Auto Online “Ill-Gotten Gains Update: Part One” Now Available

For those who have nowhere to spend their hard earned Grand Theft Auto Online dollars, the “Ill-Gotten Gains Update: Part One” pack will serve as the newest money sink. The pack launches today on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC.

The pack introduces some extremely expensive new toys, including golden aircraft, high end sports cars, and a brand new weapon. Players can cruise the streets in style with the Pegassi Osiris, Albany Virgo, Benefactor Stirling GT and Enus Windsor or can deck out themselves and their vehicles with some new accessories. Additionally, the Combat PDW is now available for purchase. The compact gun is perfect for laying down a ton of ammo in tight spaces.

Additionally, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners can enjoy a slew of new features like a new vehicle camera angle, improved vehicle websites, and easier ways to invite friends to your game.

Sophie Monk Takes Us to Tamriel in Latest The Elder Scrolls Online Trailer

Dustin Spencer

June 11, 2015

This is a simple trailer to promote The Elder Scrolls Online, but damn if it isn’t quite the charmer. Bethesda down under recently got together with Sophie Monk and shot an advertisement dubbed “Escape to Tamriel with Sophie Monk”, basically explaining all of the features of The Elder Scrolls Online in a couple minutes.

Sure, its a bit cheesey, but definitely worth the watch and it also will make you want to give this free-to-play MMO a try if you haven’t already to explore Tamriel all over again. Check out the clip below and you can pick of The Elder Scrolls Online for the Playstation 4 and Xbox One as of this week.

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