The reason I’ve put that ‘Field Tests’ part in quotations is because that’s what Toshiba themselves call it. I call it umm… attempting to break your own products. The funny thing is though that it is fairly balanced in tests that pass or fail, and that includes tests like leaving a TV in a Sauna (which believe it or not still ends up working perfectly); as well as of course the one pictured above, where a laptop is taken through a car wash to test its 50mL water resistance with 150,000 mL.
Toshiba’s novel take on advertising their products features in new and interesting ways could actually make researching them a lot of fun. I mean what other Laptop do you know about that can successfully withstand a car battery jump start? Of course why you would be doing that in the first place other than for comedic value is beyond me, but hey you get the idea. For all of Toshiba’s “Field Test” videos head on over to their channel on YouTube here, but for a first test to get you interested check out the video down below.
To celebrate tomorrow’s launch of eagerly awaited sci-fi shooter Crysis 3, NRL star, recently appointed co-captain and self proclaimed gamer Jarryd Hayne will be getting body painted to resemble the main character of the game, ‘Prophet’. After getting his body painting professionally applied, Hayne will be posing for photos with a life-sized Prophet model as well as taking three very lucky fans to play football with, paint and all. After running around with the sick Nanosuit powers that presumably come with such make-up, Crysis 3 will get its own chance at providing some competition to Hayne and his three fans as they take part in some hands-on time with the game. Sounds like a fun football-gaming crossover, who would have thought.
Hosted tomorrow at Parramatta Stadium, home of Jarryd Hayne’s own team the Eels and then later moving to the Old Kings Oval, this looks to be an event fans are sure to not want to miss. Occurring from 3:30pm until 6:00pm tomorrow on the 21st of February, this event held by the NRL in conjunction with EA certainly seems to be one of the better ways to spend your afternoon.
Crysis 3 is hitting store shelves tomorrow in Australia and New Zealand, arriving on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. Players take on the role of Prophet as they use their augmented physical abilities and slick weaponry to save Earth from a global alien threat while also fighting off those dastardly CELL operatives. Compelling stuff.
The hype train for Star Trek Into Darkness is officially rolling strong now, and today we have a new ‘first look featurette’ for you all, courtesy of Paramount Pictures Australia.
The featurette for the film, which releases nation-wide in Australia on May 16th, gives us a look at brand new footage, and it suffices to say that Into Darkness will trump its predecessor in terms of action, maybe 5 fold. Check it out for yourself.
Are you eagerly anticipating the upcoming Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360? Well lucky for you, there is a way that you can play the game before it is even released. That’s right Namco Bandai Games have released the demo for the game on the Xbox Live Arcade Marketplace and the PlayStation Network Store.
You can download the demo right now ahead of the game’s March 5th launch date on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 brings together the greatest cast of characters ever seen in a Ultimate Ninja Storm game and the demo out now gives you a taste of what to expect from this high-octane fighting game.
Are you going to download the demo for Ultimate Ninja Storm 3? Be sure to let us know what you think of the demo in the comments section below.
Ahead of its March 5th release, Namco Bandai Games have released some brand new screenshots alongside an exciting new trailer for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3.
The new batch of screenshots for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 can been seen below. Namco has provided more than enough new in game shots for fans of the series to sink their teeth into.
Along with those new screenshots is the brand new trailer that focuses on the will of fire that lives on in the characters that fill the games huge roster.
Be sure to check out both the screenshots and trailer below and let us know what you think in the comments section.
Did you miss your opportunity at obtaining a bunch of new StarCraft II perhipherals from Razer the first time they were released? Well now is your opportunity to pick some up for Razer are re-releasing some of these peripherals in celebration of the upcoming Heart of the Swarm expansion pack for the highly regarded multiplayer game.
These new peripherals are StarCraft II themed and are as follows. First, the Razer Spectre mouse, second is the Razer Marauder keyboard, next up is the Banshee headset and lastly is a StarCraft II themed messenger bag to carry them all in. Check out the details below.
Be sure to check out the Razer website for more information.
About the Razer Spectre™ StarCraft® II Gaming Mouse
Tournament-ready and designed for StarCraft® II, the Razer Spectre™ StarCraft® II Gaming Mouse is a lightweight, five-button mouse designed to provide precision and control for RTS gamers. The Razer Spectre features the newly developed APM Lighting System with a multicolor LED that provides real-time performance feedback through changing lighting hues and adjustable mouse button force settings for optimal mouse click speed and control. Equipped with a powerful 5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor and a 1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms response time, the Razer Spectre StarCraft II Gaming Mouse gives gamers exactly what they are looking for in an RTS mouse.
PRICE: US $59.99
FEATURES:
StarCraft II®-inspired Design
Lightweight, Fingertip-Grip 5 Button Mouse
5600 dpi Razer Precision 3.5G Laser Sensor
Backlit Mouse with APM Lighting System
Mouse Click Button Force Adjustment
1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms Response Time
Hardware Configuration Utility
AVAILABILITY:
Available now
About the Razer Marauder™ StarCraft® II Gaming Keyboard
Designed for StarCraft® II, the Razer Marauder™ StarCraft®II Gaming Keyboard is a full-featured, tournament-ready keyboard maximized for compact design. The Razer Marauder features a multi-color backlit keyboard with an APM Lighting System that provides real-time performance feedback through changing color hues to complement the gaming experience. Enhanced with elevated keys for rapid command input and improved gaming performance and a dedicated on-the-fly macro recording system, the Razer Marauder is built with a gaming-optimized design inspired by the StarCraft universe.
PRICE:US $99.99
FEATURES:
StarCraft II®-inspired Design
Optimized Key Travel Distance
Backlit Keyboard with APM Lighting System
Optimized Spacing with Laser-etched Keys
Razer Hyperesponse Technology
1000 Hz Ultrapolling/1 ms Response
Hardware Configuration Utility
AVAILABILITY:
Available now
About the Razer Banshee™ StarCraft® II Gaming Headset
Designed for StarCraft® II, with a focus on maximum performance, comfort and sound isolation, the Razer Banshee™ StarCraft II Gaming Headset features a newly developed, multi-color APM Lighting System that provides real-time feedback on player performance. The Razer Banshee is equipped with a configuration utility for customized adjustments of equalizer, pitch and volume. Other special features include a detachable microphone boom for easy transport and a comfortable circumaural construction, all in a gaming-optimized design inspired by the StarCraft universe.
PRICE:US $89.99
FEATURES:
Gaming-Optimized Performance & Comfort
StarCraft II®-inspired Design
Backlit Headset with APM Lighting System
Circumaural Design with 50 mm Driver Units
Built-in Volume & Mic Control Buttons
Detachable Microphone Boom
Unified Software Configurator
AVAILABILITY:
Available Now
About the Razer StarCraft® II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag
The Razer StarCraft® II Zerg Edition Messenger Bag features artwork from the game and is designed to protect gaming gear in style.
PRICE: US $79.99
FEATURES:
Tear-resistant, weather-proof heavy duty 1680 DEN ballistic nylon outer shell
Single shoulder sling design for added mobility
Easy, one-handed release chest clasp enables quick and convenient access
Built-in compartments for laptops, gaming peripherals and portable gaming device
Padded inner lining protects electronic devices and provides ample shock absorbency while on the road
Namco Bandai Games have released a brand new set of screenshots along with an exciting trailer for the upcoming Naruto Powerful Shippuden for the Nintendo 3DS.
Based upon the popular anime series Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee and His Ninja Pals, Naruto Powerful Shippuden brings all the hilarious ninja action of the series to the 3DS for some thrilling side-scrolling mayhem.
The new screenshots can be seen below in all the strange glory as Lee’s world is rocked by the realization that he may just like dressing like a woman?! You can view them all below.
Not only have Namco released some new screenshots they have also release a brand-spanking new trailer that shows off the game’s wild action which you can also check out below.
Don’t forget to let us know what you think of this wild 3DS title in the comments section.
Piranha Games have released a new update to the MechWarrior Online game for PC, which is the latest in the MechWarrior franchise. The update see’s new additions to the MechWarrior Online game, such as a new map as well as a new Mech and cockpit items.
The new game map is called Alpine Peaks, and sees players battling out across a mountainous terrain. The icy environment is not one that looks advantageous for some mechs.
Many players might want to check out the five or so variants of the Trebuchet mech that have been added to the MechLab. The following is a quote on the mechs capabilities:
The massive content update also includes five (count them: FIVE) versions of the epic Trebuchet now available in the MechLab, a medium weight BattleMech that offers a potent blend of both long and short-range fire support: Fifty tons, 86 km/h, dual LRM-15’s with three medium lasers in reserve, the Trebuchet will hurl a veritable torrent of devastation before an enemy can even get close.
Also included in the update is a new Matchmaking feature that will balance matches much better, as well as enabling players to customise various visual settings. The following is a quote:
Also making its debut in this update is Phase III of MatchMaking. The Match Maker will form the best balanced match in terms of both skills and Mech classes of all players involved, and new cosmetic items allow you to proudly display your favorite house faction with Faction Holograms for your cockpit. Dominating the battlefield has never looked so good.
Be sure to check this link for info on the new map. And this linkfor details on the new mechs.
Here is some interesting news for you. Ubisoft have announced today that they will be bringing top titles from the likes of EA, WB Games, and more to their Uplay service. Yes, this kind of move is a big deal for the publisher, and should definitely make the service more of a one stop shop for your gaming needs.
Here is a list of the publishers on board:
· Electronic Arts · Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment · 1C Company, bitComposer Games · Bohemia Interactive · Encore Software · Focus Home Interactive · Freebird Games · Iceberg Interactive · Nordic Games · Paradox Interactive · Recoil Games · Robot Entertainment · Telltale Games · Torn Banner Studios · & MORE
Not a bad line up at all. Now, to make matters sweeter is that anybody who spends over AU$24.95/NZ$34.95 (excluding pre-orders) on a title, from today through March 4th, will receive one of these digital games for free:
· Driver San Francisco Deluxe Edition · From Dust · Might & Magic Heroes VI Deluxe Edition · Rayman Origins · The Settlers 7 Gold Edition · World in Conflict: Complete Edition.
In addition, Uplay members can redeem all Assassin’s Creed 3 and Far Cry 3 Uplay rewards for free during the promotion.
Furthering this cross brand news is that Ubisoft will also be selling their own titles through EA’s Origin service, such as Far Cry 3 and Assassin’s Creed III. A nice little promotion on top of giving users more choice in the process. I’ll take it.
Ready to play “what if?” with a certain president? Well, you are in luck as the first piece of the trilogy DLC for Assassin’s Creed III, appropriately titled The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy is now available for download on the Xbox 360 and PC, with the PS3 seeing a release later in the week.
So what is the first installment about?
In the first episode of the Tyranny of King Washington series, our hero, Ratonhnhakéton, awakens from an unsettling dream to find that, despite his efforts to deliver justice in the newly-founded United States of America, a new king has been crowned – George Washington. The Infamy will take gamers through the beginning of the journey to dethrone King Washington.
Of course this is the first of three, so those with the season pass can get all installments automatically, while Wii U owners will be able to download them through the eShop.
Upcoming episodes include The Betrayal (March 19th for Xbox 360 and PC, with March 20th being the date for the PS3) and The Redemption (April 23rd for Xbox 360 and PC, 24th for the PS3). You can check out the trailer below, and see a first glimpse of yet another chapter in the Assassin’s Creed saga.
