Bethedsa has today teased a Fallout 4 announcement via this website with a countdown to 2pm UK time tomorrow.
Creative launches the new Draco HS880 gaming headset
Creative Technology Ltd has today announced the launch of the Draco HS880 gaming headset, RRP £49.99. This new headset has been designed to offer gamers maximum sound from both their console and portable media devices.
Equipped with a pair of finely-tuned Neodymium drivers and high-quality sound isolation technology, the headset offers gamers a realistic and impactful sound experience. A durable steel core headband gives users peace of mind, whilst full-size leatherette ear cups ensure comfort during longer gaming sessions.
Users can also detach the noise-cancelling microphone to transform the headset into a pair of over-ear headphones that give users a great sound experience on-the-go for any portable media device. Flexible swivel earcups allow easy folding and storage, making the Draco HS880 the perfect headset for gamers on the move.
Key Features of the Creative Draco HS880 Gaming Headset include:
- Headset or Headphones – Detach the flexible microphone boom to transform the Draco HS880 into a pair of street-styled headphones, delivering high-quality playback from any portable media device
- Realistic Sound, Explosive Bass – Finely tuned Neodymium drivers deliver big bass and impactful effects for a more realistic sound experience
- Comfortable Full-size Earcups That Isolate Noise – Full-size earcups wrapped in soft leatherette material isolate background noises and provide an ultra-comfortable experience for extended gaming sessions
- Noise-cancelling, Detachable Microphone – Commands will be heard loud and clear thanks to the sensitive noise-canceling microphone that significantly reduces ambient noises for clear and precise speech delivery
- Travel-friendly and Easy to Store Swivel earcups let users fold, store and transport the Draco HS880 headset easily
- Rugged Construction – Steel core headband for a precise fit with maximum durability
Technical Specifications of Creative Draco HS880 Gaming Headset include:
- Drivers: 40mm Neodymium magnet
- Frequency Response: 20Hz ~ 20kHz
- Impedance: 32 ohms
- Sensitivity (1kHz): 106dB/mW
Microphone
- Type: Noise-canceling condenser
- Frequency Response: 100Hz ~ 18kHz
- Impedance: <2.2k ohms
- Sensitivity (1kHz): -39dBV/Pa
- Connectivity: 3.5mm gold-plated plug x 2
- Cable length: 2.5m Oxygen-Free Copper
- Product weight: 268g
Deep Silver release Demos of Metro: Redux
4A Games and Deep Silver have today released extensive playable demo versions of both Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
The demos are available to download now from Xbox Games Store worldwide and PlayStation Network in Europe, and will hit the US PlayStation store soon.
Making full use of the new-gen consoles’ ‘Trial’ functionality, gamers can play through the opening chapters of both games. Should they wish to upgrade to the full version, they can transfer their saved games and continue their adventure seamlessly.
The Metro 2033 Redux Trial includes the first eight Chapters up to the end of ‘Dead City’. The Metro: Last Light Redux Trial includes nine Chapters up to the end of ‘Theatre’. In each case, the Trial version represents about one-third of the total game.
“We have already been humbled by the success of Metro Redux on the new consoles” said Dean Sharpe, CEO at 4A Games. “With these trials, we want to give everyone the chance to experience the unique world and the post-apocalyptic atmosphere of Metro. We were inspired by the original shareware release of Doom, and decided to give away as much of the game as we could.”
Over 1.5 million Metro Redux games have been sold worldwide, and that the compilation ‘Metro Redux’ for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One has now outsold Metro: Last Light for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in multiple territories – an unprecedented feat for a ‘Remaster.’ It is also Deep Silver’s highest rated game according to review aggregator Metacritic.
LEGO Dimensions gets new characters, Rebuild vehicles..
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed today that LEGO Dimensions, the upcoming entertainment experience that merges physical brick building with interactive console gameplay, will include gameplay from The Simpsons, Doctor Who, Ghostbusters, Portal, Jurassic World, Midway Arcade, LEGO Chima and Scooby Doo!.
These fan favourite worlds, most of which have never before been in a LEGO videogame, will converge with the previously announced DC Comics, The Lord of the Rings, The LEGO Movie, The Wizard of Oz, LEGO Ninjago and Back to the Future worlds in one thrilling adventure playable with the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack.
For gamers that want to customise their LEGO Dimensions experience, Level Packs, Team Packs and Fun Packs based on these fourteen brands will provide new buildable characters, vehicles and gadgets, as well as compelling game content with mission-based levels and unique in-game abilities. All expansion packs will provide players the opportunity to use everything interchangeably, anywhere throughout the game.
It was also revealed in a new trailer that every LEGO vehicle and gadget can be physically built and then rebuilt twice for a total of three different objects that do entirely different things in the digital game for massive variety. Once players earn a building achievement, they will get in-game instructions that show them how to use the same physical LEGO bricks to rebuild vehicles and gadgets into different objects that provide all-new abilities.
For example, the LEGO vehicle bricks that come in the Starter Pack can be used to build the LEGO Batmobile that enables players to activate accelerator switches. The Batmobile can be rebuilt and transformed into the LEGO Batblaster which adds Sonar Smash, a sonar gun that has the ability to break LEGO sonar bricks. The vehicle can then be rebuilt again as the LEGO Sonic Batray which adds a special attack in the form of a missile barrage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rJwxuLpvWA
Players can fuse an upgraded vehicle to the LEGO Toy Tag, enabling them to take it and any new abilities with them to a friend’s game or wherever they’d like to play. Players can do this with every vehicle and every gadget from every pack.
Launching 29th September, 2015, LEGO Dimensions will be available for Xbox One, and the Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 and Nintendo´s Wii U
Watch the new clip of Terminator Genisys
Get ready for Terminator Genisys out July with a new clip from the movie. When John Connor (Jason Clarke), leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline.
Now, Sgt. Reese finds himself in a new and unfamiliar version of the past, where he is faced with unlikely allies, including the Guardian (Arnold Schwarzenegger), dangerous new enemies, and an unexpected new mission: To reset the future….
Hail to the King in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s Exo Zombies story has taken quite an interesting turn. A whole new faction of the military has taken our heroes (played by John Malkovich, Rose McGowan, Bill Paxton, and Jon Bernthal) captive. And that faction’s leader is Captain Lennox, played by none other than Army of Darkness and Evil Dead‘s Bruce Campbell.
While there are many questions swirling about in the latest Exo Zombies Carrier trailer, there’s the immediate concern of survival. That’s because there are still hordes of Exo Zombies still roaming about. Everyone must set aside their differences to survive the onslaught atop the Atlas research vessel before settling the issue of what exactly is happening and whose side everyone is on.
The latest chapter of Exo Zombies is set to be included in Advanced Warfare’s Supremacy DLC, which will hit Xbox platforms today (2nd June). All other platforms will get it soon after.
Welcome to LEGO Worlds
Today Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group has announced LEGO Worlds, a limitless collection of procedurally generated worlds made entirely of LEGO Bricks, where players build unique environments and define their own experience. Developed by TT Games, LEGO Worlds allows players to use LEGO building sets digitally so they can build and create wherever their skills and imagination roam.
The game enters STEAM Early Access today, with the goal of allowing the gaming community to provide feedback for continual improvements and the integration of additional content over time. Players who want to join the Early Access experience can download the STEAM client at http://store.steampowered.com/ then visit the LEGO Worlds product page at the following link to download the game: http://store.steampowered.com/app/332310.
“LEGO Worlds embodies the physical, LEGO brick-building fun that consumers have enjoyed for decades, on a digital platform that delivers an entirely new type of experience with the beloved bricks,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “From the brick-by-brick editor, to discovering an expansive range of items, characters and creatures to populate your worlds – the creative possibilities are endless.”
In LEGO Worlds, players have the freedom to alter procedurally generated worlds and create anything they can imagine one brick at a time, or use prefabricated structures to customize their environments. Large-scale landscaping tools are available to modify terrain quickly and easily. Entire worlds and creations are brought to life with characters and creatures that interact with each other as well as the player in unexpected ways. From helicopters to dragons, motorbikes to bears, there are always interesting ways for players to explore the vast worlds and discover hidden treasures. Fans of the LEGO building sets will be rewarded with a select number of commercially available sets that can be unlocked in-game during Early Access, with many more to come in future game updates. Future plans will also offer multiplayer and sharing features, for friends to experience each other’s worlds and show-off their creations.
XCOM 2 announced for PC and Mac
Today XCOM 2 has been announced by Firaxis Games and will be released this November on PC, with a Mac version also in the works.
XCOM 2 transports players 20 years into the future, where humanity lost the war against the alien threat that has established a new world order.
The secret paramilitary organization known as XCOM is largely forgotten, and must strike back to reclaim control of Earth and free mankind from the aliens’ rule. XCOM 2 is currently scheduled for release in November 2015.
In XCOM 2, the roles have been reversed, and XCOM is now the invading force. They are hampered by limited resources and must constantly evade the alien threat in their new mobile headquarters.
Players must use a combination of firepower and stealth-like tactics to help XCOM recruit soldiers and build a resistance network, while attempting to expose the evil alien agenda and save humanity.
XCOM 2 will introduce gameplay features such as procedurally-generated levels, which will make each experience unique to the player, as well as offer a much deeper level of modding support. Additionally, XCOM 2 will offer a variety of new content including five updated soldier classes, increased soldier customization, more alien and enemy types, evolved tactical combat and more.
“Firaxis proved they could reimagine a beloved franchise with XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a Game of the Year award-winning title,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “With XCOM 2, the team is breathing new life into the series by adding an epic narrative and challenging players to overcome near impossible odds.”
“The feedback from the passionate XCOM community played an important role in the development of XCOM 2, driving us to push the visual, gameplay and replayability boundaries of what a strategy game can be,” said Jake Solomon, creative director of XCOM 2 at Firaxis Games. “We’re thrilled to implement long-time fan requested features such as procedural levels and modding support, as well as adding more of what makes XCOM great like new aliens, enemies and soldier classes.”
Tanya coming to Mortal Kombat X
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed the Mortal Kombat X Tanya Bundle, new downloadable content (DLC) that heralds the return of the Edenian fugitive Tanya as a playable character and the Klassic Pack 1 with familiar looks for Kano, Sonya and Liu Kang.
The Tanya Bundle is a part of the Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack, providing fans with Mortal Kombat X DLC for £23.99. Players who already own the Kombat Pack will be able to download the Mortal Kombat X Tanya Bundle starting tomorrow the 2nd June.
Players wishing to purchase the Tanya Bundle separately will be able to do so beginning tomorrow the 2nd June from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace and Steam for £6.49. Tanya will also be sold separately for £3.99, and the Klassic Pack 1 will be sold separately for £3.29
Watch the new cinematic trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider
Watch the new cinematic trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider that has been released by Microsoft and Crystal Dynamics, this trailer is a tease for a full gameplay reveal at E3 in a in two weeks.
The trailer showcases the spirit of adventure and discovery that drives Lara in this next chapter of her journey, launching exclusively on Xbox in 2015.
Microsoft announces Windows 10 for 29th July
Today Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 will launch on 29th July, on new laptops, PCs and tablets, plus be available as a free upgrade for a year for any devices currently running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.
The new software will be available in 190 territories globally with existing Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users being given a year to upgrade.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ngnzY5xtI8
Microsoft says the that users who update during the promotional period will be able to use Windows 10 at no cost forever, which seems like a good idea.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwc5jKc-EgE
Users wanting to download the the free Windows 10 upgrade will have to reserve a free copy in the coming weeks.
Win Kidnapping Freddy Heineken on Blu-ray and a Crate of Heineken
To celebrate the release of Kidnapping Freddy Heineken on Blu-ray an DVD, we are giving away three copies on Blu-rary and a crate of Heineken with each one.
One of the most audacious and infamous crimes in recent history is brought to home entertainment platforms by a stellar cast as KIDNAPPING FREDDY HEINEKEN arrives on Steelbook, Blu-ray and DVD from June 8, 2015, courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
When they’re turned down for a bank loan that would let them go straight, low-level career criminals Cor Van Hout (Jim Sturgess – Cloud Atlas, One Day), Willem Holleeder (Sam Worthington – Avatar, Sabotage) and friends strike upon an idea to solve all of their problems in one fell swoop – the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken (Sir Anthony Hopkins – Thor: The Dark World, The Silence Of The Lambs), heir to the brewing empire and one of the wealthiest men in the Netherlands. Robbing banks to fund a meticulous operation, the group falls deeper into criminality before pulling off the plan and abducting Heineken and his driver, holding them both for 21 days before a ransom of 35 million Dutch guilder is paid – equivalent to €15 million and still the largest sum ever paid as a ransom for a single person. However, the reality of life on the run and the pressures of guilt soon begin to infect the group as it starts to unravel from within…
Also starring Ryan Kwanten (Collection, TV’s True Blood) and directed by the acclaimed Swedish auteur Daniel Alfredson (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Trilogy, TV’s Millennium), KIDNAPPING FREDDY HEINEKEN is a double-barrelled, killer combination of gripping heist movie and tense psychological thriller as group dynamics and the subtle influence of Heineken on his captors start to eat away at a ‘perfect’ plan. See for yourself when the film arrives on Steelbook Blu-ray and DVD on June 8, 2015.
How to enter to win
We have three copies of Kidnapping Freddy Heineken on Blu-ray and a carte of Heineken with each to give away :
Usual contest rules apply, and the winners will be selected at random. This contest is open to the UK only – sorry!
The contest ends at 12.00AM on Tuesday 16th June, and KIDNAPPING FREDDY HEINEKEN arrives on Steelbook, Blu-ray and DVD from June 8, 2015, courtesy of Signature Entertainment.
Win Fortitude: The Complete First Season on DVD
To celebrate the release of Fortitude:The Complete First Season on DVD and Blu-Ray, we are giving away two copies on DVD.
FORTITUDE is the incredible new dark drama series, set in a remote Arctic town where the existence is shattered after a shocking murder. Prepare to brave the cold as FORTITUDE: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON comes to Blu-ray and DVD on 1st June 2015.
Starring a spectacular ensemble cast including; Stanley Tucci (The Hunger Games, Transformers: Age of Extinction) as DCI Eugene Morton; Michael Gambon (Harry Potter, The Casual Vacancy) as Henry Tyson; Christopher Eccleston (The Leftovers, Thor: The Dark World) as Professor Charlie Stoddart; Sofie Grabol (The Killing, Aftermath) as Governor Hildur Odegard; Richard Dormer (’71, Game of Thrones) as Sheriff Dan Anderssen; Chipo Chung (The Politician’s Husband, 360) as Trish Stoddart; Johnny Harris (Snow White and the Huntsman, RocknRolla) as Ronnie Morgan; Nicholas Pinnock (Captain America: The First Avenger, Monsters: Dark Continent) as Frank Sutter; Jessica Raine (The Woman in Black, Robin Hood) as Jules Sutter; Jessica Gunning (Law and Order: UK, Pride) as Shirley Allerdyce; Darwin Brokenbro (The Tunnel) as Liam Sutter; and introducing Elizabeth Dormer-Phillips as Carrie Morgan.
FORTITUDE is a place like nowhere else on Earth: a frontier boomtown in the wild and savage landscape of the far north. Sheriff Dan Anderssen (Dormer) leads a world-class search-and-rescue team, but now finds himself investigating the shocking murder of a prominent member of the community.
What’s more, he’s forced to work alongside DCI Eugene Morton (Tucci), a British murder detective who’s just flown in. As they search for the killer, each of these cops finds good reason to suspect and mistrust the other. And as things turn out, this murder won’t be the last…
How to enter to win
We have two copies of Fortitude:The Complete First Season on DVD:
Usual contest rules apply, and the winners will be selected at random. This contest is open to the UK only – sorry!
The contest ends at 12.00AM on Tuesday 16th June, and Fortitude: The Complete First Season is available on Blu-ray and DVD from 1st June.
Get some Game of Thrones Glassware
With the current season of Game of Thrones on TV, you might want to raise a glass with some great new glassware from HBO.
The Game of Thrones House Lannister Pint Glass features a beautiful screen print of the house sigil.
Game of Thrones Distressed House Targaryen Pint Glass is screen printed with the House sigil of a three-headed dragon. This time the design is roughed up a bit to give it an aged look. The illustration, as always is outstanding giving the Game of Thrones Distressed House Targaryen Pint Glass an unexpected quality. The opposite side of the glass bears the official Game of Thrones logo. Choose your favourite House glass or get the set for outstanding new bar ware.
These are all perfect for the Game of Thrones drinking games whilst viewing the show.
They are £10.99 each and available from www.hboshopeu.com