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Review : The HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from AC Worldwide
It’s time to review the HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from AC Worldwide.
Standing 30cm tall, the Master Chief helmet is colossal and delivers fantastic sound. Acquiring Master Chief gets you a unique piece of Halo history.
This is the very first Halo product to feature the authentic voice of the Master Chief himself, Steve Downes. Master Chief will greet you when you pair your Bluetooth device for music playback. ‘I have a job to do’.
Who are AC Worldwide?
From their website:
“ACW make all our Bluetooth speakers under license from world famous brands – Disney (Star Wars), Microsoft (Halo), BBC (Doctor Who, Sherlock and Top Gear).
Our Bluetooth Speakers have fantastic sound with a real attention to detail. They are unique – no one in the world makes speakers like ours.
All our speakers have perfect sound quality with all the functionality you expect from the best speakers in the world.”
Technical Specifications
- Output Speakers: 2x3W – 32mm 4
- Frequency Response: 20HZ -20KHZ
- DC input: 9v, 2.5h
- Output Powerful Ported Subwoofer: 10W – 102mm 2.3
- Battery: 8.4V, 2200mAh
- Battery time: 4-5 hours
- Battery Charge Time: 2-3 hours
- Bluetooth Version: CSR 4.0
- Bluetooth v 4.0
- HFP v1.6 wideband speech (HD voice ready)
- HSP v1.2
- A2DP v1.2
- AVRCP v1.4
- DI v1.3
- Support for smartphone (apps)
What’s in the box?
The box contains the speaker, User Guide, power adaptor, cable, bag, gloves and a cloth.
A Closer Look
The rear of the speaker includes the AUX port, USB out for charging you devices, the power input and the power button.
When plugged in, the internal battery charges.
The front of the speaker includes buttons to adjust the bass, volume adjustments, bluetooth pairing and others, including NFC.
Unboxing the Speaker
We did a video showing the unboxing of the speaker, along with what happens when you connect your device to it:
Final Thoughts
The first thing I noticed is just how big the box was! I knew it was going to be big but I wasn’t prepared just how big!
When I took the speaker out for the box I had to stop and stare at it for a while – it is an excellent replica of the Master Chiefs helmet. The attention to details is very impressive. And yes, I used the white gloves to handle it, as you can see in the unboxing video above.
Plugging in the power to the speaker automatically starts charging the onboard battery. A full charge takes around 3 hours and you can then use the speaker for around 5 hours before you need to charge again. In my case I just used it connected to the power, but you can choose to carry it around, in the lovely carry case provided if you so wish, although it’s quite heavy, but just think of the look on peoples faces when you take it out of the bag.
Setting up the speaker was very simple and only took a few moment – I just switched it on (when you do his eyes light up), connected it to my iPhone via Bluetooth, and it was ready to use.
I knew it was ready to use because the Master Chief himself, Steve Downes, told me. Check out the video above if you haven’t already to see, or rather hear for yourself. I have to say that didn’t get old, I disconnected and connected a few times just to hear that!
The sound quality is excellent, and you can adjust both the volume and the bass to get that perfect sound. You can also choose to set up the speaker as a standalone speaker or in a pair. Perhaps AC Worldwide will release an Arbiter speaker to go with it soon?
The speaker not only sounds great but it looks great too! Even when you are not using it, it is still a conversation piece sitting there on your shelf.
The HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from AC Worldwide is a must for any HALO fan!
Available now to order, priced £169 – what are you waiting for?
You can learn more about the HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from the AC Worldwide website here.
Unboxing the HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from AC Worldwide
We just received the HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from AC Worldwide and here is our unboxing.
Standing at 31 cm (a foot) tall the ACW Master Chief speaker boasts superior sound quality, deploying a full 2.1 system audio including two tweeters along with a down-facing ported subwoofer to deliver ground-shaking bass. Impressively this speaker is the first ever product to feature the voice of Master Chief himself, Steve Downes. When connecting the speaker to your chosen device, via Bluetooth or NFC, you’re greeted by Downes’ voice saying, ‘I have a job to do!’
Here is our unboxing video:
You can learn more about the HALO Master Chief Bluetooth Speaker from the AC Worldwide website here.
And watch out for our review shortly.
Puyo Puyo Tetris – The Four-Player Puzzle Mashup – out now
Get ready to stack, match, and clear colourful objects like you’ve never done before, because Puyo Puyo Tetris is now available in Europe.
Tetriminos and Puyos collide, with players being able to frantically stack and clear by themselves or compete head-to-head with friends. The game has a variety of modes for puzzle fiends — from single-player Adventure and Challenge modes to ferocious competition with up-to-four player Arcade modes — for tons of Tetris/Puyo variety. There are many match types that will challenge even the most grizzled puzzle game veteran.
Adventure – Single-player mode offers ten unique acts, each with ten stages featuring different characters from the Puyo Puyo and Tetris universes. Each stage contains unique challenges players will need to overcome in order to win and move on!
Multiplayer Arcade – For up to four local players, Multiplayer Arcade offers a wealth of game variants that will bring out players’ competitive nature!
• Versus – Players compete head-to-head in either Puyo Puyo or Tetris to fight in the puzzle fight of their life.
• Swap – Players’ abilities are put to the ultimate test when they compete on both Puyo Puyo and Tetris boards, which switch back and forth at set intervals.
• Fusion – A true hybrid game where players compete with Puyos and Tetriminos together on the same board, requiring deft, on-the-fly thinking to become victorious.
• Big Bang – It’s a race to the finish as players compete against each other to clear unique challenge boards as quickly as possible to win.
• Party – Players compete on Puyo or Tetris boards, but the puzzles feature special items that when activated either help players or harm their opponents.
Online – Players can try their puzzle skills on a global scale by playing any of the multiplayer modes with up to four players online in Puzzle League or Free Play modes.
• Puzzle League – Increase player rating, earn ranks and aspire to new leagues in this mode for competitive enthusiasts.
• Free Play – A more casual experience where records aren’t kept and players can customize matches with unique settings, and invite their friends to play.
• Replays – Players can save and upload any online matches to show off to their friends, or search other players’ replays using the tag and filtering system to see how they tackled matches.
Solo Arcade – Play any of the Multiplayer Arcade modes against the CPU in Battle or Endurance matches, or try single-player challenges:
• Battle – Substitute human players with 1-3 CPU opponents to fight against simultaneously.
• Endurance – Go the distance in a one-on-one gauntlet of never-ending CPU opponents, racking up as many wins as possible.
• Challenge – Forget about the opponents and put skills to the test with Sprint, Marathon and more, like the quirky Tiny Puyo, which shrinks down Puyos to fit even more on the board.
Puyo Puyo Tetris is available for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The PlayStation 4 version will be available only in a physical format for €29.99 / £24.99 and the Nintendo Switch version will be available digitally and physically for €39.99 / £34.99
From Puyo Puyo Tetris to the racer Mario Kart 8 Deluxe out today
What out this week in the land of Nintendo, from the Puzzle juggernauts collide in Puyo Puyo Tetris, for the Nintendo Switch and the beautiful Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch.
| Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo) | Nintendo Switch (Card/Download) | Nintendo eShop from 28/04/2017 | £49.99 | |
| All your favourite tracks and characters return from the Wii U version, plus all DLC tracks and characters, and new characters join the roster, too: Inkling Boy and Inkling Girl from Splatoon, King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.! Plus, battle mode has been revamped and includes Balloon Battle and Bob-omb Blast, with all-new courses such as Urchin Underpass and Battle Stadium, and returning ones like (GCN) Luigi’s Mansion and (SNES) Battle Course 1 from Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. | ||||
| Puyo Puyo Tetris (Koch Media) | Nintendo Switch (Card/Download) | Nintendo eShop from 27/04/2017 | £34.99 | |
| Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other! The game offers tons of gameplay styles from single-player Adventure and Challenge modes to ferocious competition with up-to-four player Arcade modes, for tons of Tetris/Puyo variety. Plus, an in-game Shop enables players to unlock new characters and skins for Puyos and Tetriminos. | ||||
| KAMIKO (Flyhigh Works) | Nintendo Switch (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 27/04/2017 | £4.49 | |
| KAMIKO is a game styled around Japanese Shinto beliefs. Fight as priestesses called “KAMIKO” and battle against demons while solving puzzles to make your way through the stages. Look no further if you are looking for an arcade action game with a twist! Each stage has several Torii (gates) which are magically sealed. Find a way to break all the seals to make your way to the stage boss. | ||||
| ACA NEOGEO OVER TOP (HAMSTER) | Nintendo Switch (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 27/04/2017 | £6.29 | |
| OVER TOP is a racing game released by SNK in 1996. Players will participate in races through urban areas, mountainous regions, and snowy roads. The courses also feature weather variations to add more variety to the game. In addition to the various vehicles with different performance factors which players can use, they can also enjoy the thrill of drifting their way through corners to clear courses. | ||||
| Ascent of Kings (Nostatic Software) | New Nintendo 3DS (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 27/04/2017 | £1.99 | |
| The death of a King. An epic challenge to choose a new ruler. Will the smallest of four brothers turn out to be the strongest? Will a young boy become King? The answer is up to you. | ||||
| Use Your Words (Smiling Buddha Games) | Wii U (Download) | Nintendo eShop from 27/04/2017 | £14.99 | |
| Grab a few friends and get ready to laugh. Use Your Words is the party game for funny people and their unfunny friends! Use Your Words is a game that invites players to respond to a variety of mini-games and prompts with the funniest answers they can think of! Players play using their phones and tablets as controllers, making game-play seamless and quick to pick up. Players who get stumped can use one of the hidden “House Answers” to lay a trap for their fellow players once it’s time for everyone to vote for their favourite. | ||||
Overkill Edition Release Date Set & Motörhead: Through The Ages Detail Unleashed
Wired Productions, in partnership with developer Haemimont Games, has confirmed 30th May as the release date for Victor Vran Overkill Edition, the definitive, content-loaded console debut of the demon-hunting action RPG Victor Vran.
Featuring the upcoming, Fractured Worlds and Motörhead: Through the Ages additions, Victor Vran: Overkill Edition is slated to launch in physical and digital formats for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC.
Distribution of the physical edition will be delivered in partnership with THQNordic.
Motörhead: Through the Ages is a wild tour through the mythos of the loudest band in the world. Bring the mighty Snaggletooth back to life with the help of Lemmy and Lloyd Kaufman!
Harness the powers of the immortal Motörhead to defeat frightening new enemies in three demon-infested worlds intertwined with the songs of the band. This fully-scoped addition is suitable for newcomers to the game, veteran demon hunters and Motörheadbangers alike.
Phil Campbell, Motörhead said: “The game is a brilliant homage to the world of Motörhead, one where you can kick-ass, to a kick-ass soundtrack!”
Achim Heidelauf, Executive Producer and creator of Motörhead Through the Ages, Haemimont Games, had this to say: “In over 20 years of making video games this is my proudest moment. I cannot wait to show our unique creation to my fellow Motörheadbangers and the rest of the world! Motörhead forever!”
Jens Drinkwater, Licensing Manager from Global Merchandising Services, said: “We are extremely excited to see all of Haemimont Games’ hard work come to fruition, and know they have done an excellent job in marrying the Motörhead and Victor Vran worlds together. We hope the game will be a hit for both fans of the band and gaming enthusiasts alike, and is a great way to bring the legacy of the loudest band in Rock N Roll, Motörhead, to a wider audience.”
Motörhead: Through the Ages adds vast new worlds to the Victor Vran universe – all heavily inspired by Motörhead’s lyrics and attitude. Enter the Wörld of Wars, the Weird West and the Dark Ages. Bring the fight to the evil oppressors of these worlds – the Preacher, the Führer and the Queen of the Damned – and their unsettling agendas.
•Rock out to fan-favourite tracks from Motörhead like they’ve never been heard before: activate Monuments of Rock to experience unwoven stems from the band’s original studio sessions, then defeat hammering waves of monsters to complete the song and earn exciting new treasures, weapons, and abilities
•Explore three entirely new worlds inspired by Motörhead’s music, attitude and album covers
•Unleash eight new Motörhead themed demon powers – smash foes with the Iron Fist, blast baddies with the Deaf Forever Amp, call in the Bomber, and more
•Slay with style in three new outfits based on band members Lemmy, Phil and Mikkey
•Dispatch demons with the new Revolver and Guitar weapon types
•Collect 20 new Destiny Cards that augment any demon hunter’s destructive abilities
•Take on new bosses including the Corrupted War Pig, Orgasmatron, and the Queen of the Damned
•Follow an exciting and often shocking storyline about war, religion and greed
•Starring world renowned actor, director and living legend Lloyd Kaufman
GUNDAM VERSUS coming to PS4 this Autumn
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment has announced a new game based on GUNDAM – one of the most well-known and established Mecha Experience and animation brands in history. GUNDAM VERSUS is set for release this Autumn 2017 on PlayStation 4 in Europe.
The world famous giant robot and notorious head-to-head smash hit series: GUNDAM VERSUS is coming for the first time to home console and this time built from the ground up exclusively for the PS4. Battle in explosive online two-versus-two and three-versus-three team battles. Each playable Mobile Suit comes equipped with its own weapon systems to learn and master along with new mobility options that allow for advanced strategy to evade and outwit opponents.
In battle, players will be allowed to go all out with blazing and lightning fast melee action in a robust selection of Offline and Online game modes. New quick actions bring more technical and strategic gameplay options. Call upon Striker support characters to assist you in the heat of battle. Enhance your experience by choosing between two different Burst Systems: Blaze Gear and Lightning Gear, each with their fighting characteristics that enhance melee combat, augment lock-on range and more!
Players will also be able to beat the best player on Earth with the Online Matchmaking now deployed on worldwide servers.
Starting from today fans will have their say on the front cover by voting for their favourite visual among 4 exclusive GUNDAM VERSUS artworks, the most voted one will end up as the front cover of the game. Click here to vote here .
Dreamfall Chapters: New Video introduces Characters and Storylines
Red Thread Games and Deep Silver release a new video for the upcoming 3D Adventure Dreamfall Chapters which is due to launch on PS4 and Xbox One on 5th May across Europe. The game is available for pre-order on the European PSN store for £24.99, including an exclusive Dreamfall Chapters theme.
In this video it introduces the two heroes of the game and summarizes their adventures from the predecessor Dreamfall: The Longest Journey. Giving a glimpse into the deep story of the game and allowing new players to follow up on the events that lead to its epic final in Dreamfall Chapters. Beside the look back, the video will also be featured in the upcoming game as introduction to the two diverse worlds that build the foundation of the The Longest Journey saga.
Dreamfall Chapters is a 3D Adventure set in parallel worlds: one a dark cyberpunk vision of our future, the other a magical fantasy realm. The game follows two unlikely heroes on their journeys across worlds to save the very fabric of reality from falling apart. Dreamfall Chapters is a mature, emotional, dark, magical and heart-breaking adventure that will take players by surprise.
Both console versions of Dreamfall Chapters come with numerous enhancements: reworked character models, improved animations, lightning, and special effects. Plus an expanded in-game soundtrack as well as improved sound-effects.
Key Features
• GRIPPING STORY: Experience a deep and emotional storyline with over 100 fully voiced characters in EN and DE and continue the epic saga of The Longest Journey
• FAR-REACHING DECISIONS: Shape the story and the course of your journey through your choices and actions, and live with the surprising and sometimes devastating consequences
• EXCITING EXPLORATION: Delve into over 50 beautifully crafted locations, exploring each of them using the direct control interface.
• DIVERSE WORLDS: Explore beautiful, rich, detailed and original worlds that combine a stunning cyberpunk vision of our future with magical fantasy, along with a broken and decaying dreamscape
• THREE PLAYABLE CHARACTERS: Play as three different characters, all on journeys across worlds, through life, and into their own hearts and souls.
• CHALLENGING PUZZLES & RIDDLES: Solve the completely plot-driven puzzles and riddles which are an integral part of the game’s narrative.
• ENHANCED ON CONSOLES: Enjoy the definitive experience of Dreamfall Chapters on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with reworked character models, improved animations, lightning, and special effects plus an expanded in-game soundtrack as well as improved sound-effects.
Nintendo announces new 2DS XL handheld coming this July
Today Nintendo has made a nice little surprise for the 2DS fans as Nintendo will soon be adding a new member. On 28th July, New Nintendo 2DS XL makes its debut in Europe, giving consumers a new choice that fits between the Nintendo 2DS and New Nintendo 3DS XL systems.
New Nintendo 2DS XL will launch on the same day as three big new games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems: Hey! PIKMIN, Miitopia and Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?
The new, clamshell-design system will be available in a stylish black/turquoise colour, as well as in white/orange, and will use the same size large screen found on New Nintendo 3DS XL systems. As the name of the new system implies, visuals will be displayed in 2D only. The system is lighter but still packs the same power as New Nintendo 3DS XL, and has built-in NFC support for amiibo cards and figures. It can play the massive library of quality Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS games in 2D.
Nintendo systems are also the only dedicated video game systems where people can find their favourite characters and game franchises, such as Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Kirby, Pokémon, Fire Emblem, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda.
- Hey! PIKMIN: In this brand-new style of Pikmin game, players guide Captain Olimar through 2D side-scrolling levels and collect Sparklium to refuel his crashed ship, the S.S. Dolphin 2, so he can escape the planet. The touch-screen controls let players choose the right Pikmin to toss at enemies and objects, which is critical to defeating foes and solving the many puzzles Olimar encounters during his adventure.
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- Miitopia: Band together with your Mii and Mii friends to explore your own personalized world of Miitopia. Cast Mii characters into various roles and watch hilarious scenes unfold as they work together to defeat the Dark Lord who has stolen the faces of townspeople of Miitopia. Players can bring in their created Mii characters from Miitomo or Tomodachi Life, or create their own Mii team in the game. This game has a lighthearted tone with traditional and strategic RPG-like elements, including customization, relationship building and team management.
- Dr Kawashima’s Devilish Brain Training: Can you stay focused?: The third entry in a series which has sold more than 15 million copies in Europe to date, this game seeks to train players brains with a series of challenging concentration-based exercises.
For Honor Season Two, Shadow and Might coming 16th May
Ubisoft today announced that For Honor Season Two, Shadow and Might, will launch simultaneously across all platforms on 16th May. Shadow and Might will bring new content to For Honor including two additional heroes, two extra maps, new customisation items and gameplay updates. Maps and gameplay updates will be free for all players at the start of Season Two. New heroes, the lethal Shinobi and the fierce Centurion, will be available for free immediately for Season Pass holders on 16th May, while all other players will be able to unlock them with their in-game Steel on 23rd May.
In the war between the three deadly factions, Knights, Vikings and Samurai, two new Heroes enter the battlefield:
• Shinobi (Samurai Assassin) – The Shinobi are silent warriors able to move with a dancer’s grace and kill with precision thanks to a lifetime of disciplined training. They wield the traditional Japanese Kusarigama.
• Centurion (Knight Hybrid) – The Centurion sees the battlefield like a chessboard. Equipped with the reliable standard issue gladius, Centurions can bypass enemy defenses through strategic close-quarters combat.
The two new maps, Forge and Temple Garden, will expand upon the selection of multiplayer battlefields. Additionally, Season Two will introduce a new level of gear rarity – Epic gear – that will increase the maximum gear score along with a balancing overhaul for the entire gear stats system.
Coinciding with the end of Season One, a new title update (Update 1.06) was released on Windows PC to improve network stability while introducing new gameplay changes and hero balancing. The update is planned to release on consoles very shortly. For Honor will continue to be supported post-launch with additional content and consistent gameplay balancing updates.