Find Lara Croft’s Golden Dagger for the chance to win £20,000

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Find Lara Croft’s Golden Dagger for the chance to win £20,000

Square Enix, Eidos-Montréal, and Crystal Dynamics are bringing a unique Tomb Raider experience to the British public to celebrate the launch of Lara Croft’s latest exciting adventure; Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

Started yesterday (11th September), the golden dagger – pictured with official UK cosplay ambassador Jade Sura – will be hidden somewhere in the United Kingdom, and it’s up to the British public to uncover its location. Square Enix is providing the chance to win up to £20,000 to budding tomb raiders, in return for locating the prized artefact.

To help determine the dagger’s location, a series of puzzles and clues will be live-streamed across online video platforms, providing hints of its whereabouts to those skilled enough to solve the riddles.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0REwvYikipY

As well as providing clues to the dagger’s location, the livestream will also host a variety of content, including live let’s plays of Shadow of the Tomb Raider with popular video game streamers, and chances to win copies of the game itself during the week leading up to its launch on September 14th.

In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

Created by a team of veteran TOMB RAIDER developers at Eidos-Montréal, in collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, the game will be available on this Friday 14th September for the Xbox One/Xbox One X, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC/Steam.

Preview: Twin Mirror

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Preview: Twin Mirror

Dontnod Entertainment might be better known for coming up with the popular Life is Strange game, but it has also released other unique games, such as the aptly named Remember Me (character trying to regain her memories) game. It seems that the developer is very fond of games about memories, since the recently announced Twin Mirror is also about a man trying to jog his memory.

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Preview: 11 – 11: Memories Retold

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Preview: 11 – 11: Memories Retold

Every once in a while, a game such as 11 – 11: Memories Retold comes along that makes you wonder just what is going on. Even its unique painted style visuals makes one wonder how developer Aardman came up with such an idea.

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Huawei UK finds Twilight workers contribute £487BN to the UK economy

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Huawei UK finds Twilight workers contribute £487BN to the UK economy

New research from Huawei reveals how the dusk-to-dawn workforce is significantly boosting the UK’s ‘twilight economy’.

  • Twilight workers: A quarter (25%) of British workers now work in the twilight hours
  • Twilight hubs: Norwich is the top ‘twilight hub’ in the UK, followed by London, Manchester, Liverpool and Cardiff
  • Night owls: 30% of British workers who have a twilight career say they feel more inspired and creative during this time, as well as being more productive (28%)
  • Celebrating the unseen workers: For the release of its P20 Pro Twilight Edition, Huawei launches new film to showcase the faces of the nation’s unseen twilight economy.

Huawei has unveiled new research which reveals that the nation’s ‘twilight workers’ contribute an estimated £487 billion annually to the UK economy.

Conducted to celebrate the release of the Huawei P20 Pro Twilight Edition, the study of more than 2,000 UK workers found that a quarter (25%) of us now work outside of the traditional 9 – 5.

Looking across the UK, a number of ‘twilight hubs’ have emerged, with Norwich (34%) topping the list of cities whose residents work whilst the rest of the nation sleeps, followed closely by London and Manchester (both 31%), and Liverpool and Cardiff respectively (both 30%).

Top ‘twilight hubs’ in the UK
City % of twilight workers
Norwich 34%
London 31%
Manchester 31%
Liverpool 30%
Cardiff 30%
Newcastle 26%
Bristol 25%
Brighton 23%
Glasgow 22%
Leeds 22%
Sheffield 21%
Edinburgh 20%
York 20%
Birmingham 19%

People who spend their working moments in the twilight hours say they feel more inspired and creative (30%) during this time, as well as more productive (28%). Meanwhile, a fifth of British workers prefer the flexibility that twilight working allows when it comes to balancing time with their kids (19%), and 20% describe themselves as night owls who find it easier to work later.

The study reveals that among twilight workers across the UK:

  • Glasgow has the highest number of wordsmiths and budding photographers, with a third (31%) of Glaswegians choosing to write in the twilight hours, and a quarter (24%) focusing on photography
  • Mancunians have the biggest aspirations to be the next social media star, with one in eight using the twilight hours to work on building their YouTube channel, Instagram or personal blog
  • York has the highest number of art enthusiasts in the UK, with a third (32%) of its twilight workers dedicating time to artistic pursuits, and 18% pursuing a twilight career in graphic design
  • Londoners are following their passion for film, with one in ten in the Capital pursuing filmmaking projects out of traditional working hours
  • Leeds dwellers instead focus on app and web development in the twilight hours (13%)

“Exploring the lives of those who work in the twilight hours has really opened our eyes to how much really goes on between sunset and sunrise,” said Justin Costello, Head of Marketing for Huawei UK & Ireland. “With the launch of the Huawei P20 Pro Twilight Edition, we wanted to look at those who exclusively work in the ‘twilight hours’ and showcase these previously unheard stories. The P20 Pro Twilight Edition is the perfect companion for those who lead their lives by night, and with our industry-leading AI-powered technology, capturing incredibly clear low-light images during the twilight hours is now easier than ever.”

Celebrating the unsung heroes of Britain’s bustling twilight economy, Huawei has released a new film documenting the stories of those who work from dusk until dawn, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what some of Britain’s most talented twilight workers get up to when the rest of us are busy sleeping.

NEOGEO Mini coming to the UK via The Accessory Outlet

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NEOGEO Mini coming to the UK via The Accessory Outlet

The Accessory Outlet, sister business to Venom, has today official UK rights to distribute the highly-anticipated NEOGEO Mini, the advanced portable entertainment system that’s part mini-arcade and part classic console.

Designed and produced by SNK the legendary home of NEOGEO entertainment, The Accessory Outlet will serve as official UK distributor of the international NEOGEO Mini, expected to begin shipping in October 2018 and previously unavailable in the UK even via import and will be the first to stock it.

Much more than a mere plug-and-play classic console, the NEOGEO Mini comes in the form of a table-top arcade, powered via USB and complete with 3.5inch display, arcade-style control stick, stereo speakers and a full complement of action buttons, allowing gamers to relive dozens of classic games with no need for a monitor or display! When playing at home or with friends, the HDMI output allows for simple connection to the TV, while gamers can even plug in up to two NEOGEO Mini PAD controllers (Sold Separately) and relive classic two-player action in HD from the comfort of their own living room!

Known for incredible graphics and peerless arcade thrills, NEOGEO is the premier name in arcade entertainment, and NEOGEO Mini includes no less than 40 timeless classics providing endless entertainment.

“NEOGEO is a name which transcends mere retro entertainment and true gamers will attest to the unrivalled quality offered by the 40 classic games built-in to the system. NEOGEO was the system that everyone wanted and finally, gamers have the opportunity to own the very best from NEOGEO for themselves in a highly advanced, collectible arcade system which goes way beyond the classic plug-and-play consoles typically available,” said Tom Hodge, Director of Sales for The Accessory Outlet. “We’re delighted to be distributing the UK version of the system as well as the various accessories, and we believe that NEOGEO will prove a must-have system upon release this Autumn, allowing us to grow market share in the hardware sector.”

The full list of classic games built into the system include:

Action:

Metal Slug, Metal Slug 2, Metal Slug 3, Metal Slug X, Metal Slug 4, Metal Slug 5, King of the Monsters, King of the Monsters 2, Sengoku 3, Magician Lord, Blue’s Journey, Shock Troopers, Shock Troopers 2nd Squad, Robo Army, Crossed Swords, Mutation Nation, 3 Count Bout

Fighting:

King of Fighters 95, King of Fighters 97, King of Fighters 98, King of Fighters 2000, King of Fighters 2002

Art of Fighting, Fatal Fury Special, Real Bout Fatal Fury, Garou: Mark of the Wolves, Samurai Showdown II, Samurai Showdown IV, Samurai Showdown V Special, Last Blade 2, World Heroes Perfect, Kizuna Encounter, Ninja Masters

Sports:

Top Players Golf, Super Sidekicks, Football Frenzy

Shooting:

Blazing Star, Last Resort, Ghost Pilots

Puzzle:

Puzzled

The international version of the NEOGEO Mini is expected to arrive in the UK this October, but is available for pre-order at accessoryoutlet.co.uk, GAME and Amazon now. You can also expect to see the NEOGEO Mini at other leading retailers for £129.99, with additional NEOGEO Mini PAD controllers available for £24.99.

Review: Strange Brigade

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Review: Strange Brigade

Strange Brigade took me by surprise when I happened upon its preview demo stand during EGX Rezzed earlier this year and it was a welcome one which made me really look forward to the release. It looked to offer some fun co-op action and provide a new take on what is now a fixed component of team-based shooters in building the action around horde mode gameplay with a Rebellion style and twist that really appealed to me. Now it was time to see what the full game has to offer

As a huge fan of the Sniper Elite series I was curious to see how Rebellion would bring Strange Brigade to life as the focus seems to have shifted away from dramatic sniping battles and crazy over the top X-Ray style kill cams. Strange Brigade is a big move away with its focus on squad-based gameplay but also the very tongue in cheek fourth wall breaking humour that I had not expected to be such a big part of the game play through out.

The Strange Brigade are a team of specialists who have been put together to search the world for supernatural relics and items and stand as the last line of defence on behalf of the British Empire. Set in the 1930’s our brigade is alerted to a new threat. 4000 years ago the Witch Queen Seteki was imprisoned in a nameless tomb and all records of her removed from Egyptian history but now something is stirring and our heroes must work together in order to keep her evil from destroying the world. Throw in a very old school adventure TV show presentation and some colourful characters to play as and you have the makings of a something a little different from the regular squad-based shooter.

Before I get to the gameplay I really do have to give special mention to the best thing in the game, the Narrator. This guy brings all the comedy and one liners and is constantly in the ears of players throughout the gameplay. He is as quintessentially British as you could possibly get and he really, really does not like cats. He provides the advice and intelligence or each mission and he will tell you off for not pulling your weight and I do mean telling you off. During my first time playing I put the controller down to grab a drink and suddenly I hear myself being told off in the game for not moving then when I had to pause the game I was told off again. I really appreciate that level of self-awareness which at no time goes too far to break the immersion in the game or too heavy handed that it feels as though it is making fun of the fact it is breaking the fourth wall. The Narrator really is the heart of the game and carries it for me outside of the gameplay.

That gameplay is also rather fun if not heavy on really offering too much of a challenge for players. The brigade is sent into different locations to hunt down Seteki whilst battling the evil forces her spirit has reanimated around the relics and collectibles which the team can search for and collect. Each level involves large maps which contain puzzles to solve to help navigate that level and progress further into it. At times the levels can actually feel far too big with places to explore that rarely provide anything more than a few collectibles or a random fight encounter. This feeling especially hits you as the player if you are playing solo, which the game is perfectly playable as but you will always have that feeling that the map has been designed for a full four player team.

I did enjoy the puzzle solving though like combat it is never really taxing with most of them simple or requiring finding the right code combination for certain doors but it did offer other things to do than just the shooting. The best factor is in how the gameplay adapts to the number of players so if you are playing solo you can do everything solo but if playing with two or more friends then the puzzles adapt so for example if a floor puzzle requires a solo player to step on the correct floor tiles in the right order will adapt so that the same puzzle will need all the players in the team to help solve that puzzle. This level of adaptation is rare in such games with solo play only being feasible to a certain point before it either becomes unplayable or just not fun but Strange Brigade welcomes solo play but encourages and rewards for co-op play without penalising the solo players out there, which is very refreshing.

When it come to the combat the best way to really think of it is a light comparison to Call of Duty Zombies in that when fights happen, a large number of enemies will come for you to take out. Enemies come in different types from regular cannon fodder to more specialised ones. Levels have built in traps which can help take out enemy numbers. Weapons can also be upgraded to have different ammunition bonuses such as added damage values or elemental power like fire or electricity. Like CoD Zombies you can spend some of the gold you collect through the level to access special weapon crates which will give you a random special weapon which will only last till its own ammunition runs out. Each character has their own unique abilities in the form of their amulets, these can be charged with the energy emitted from killing enemies till it fills up and can unleash a special power move which varies depending on the character but others can be purchased throughout the game and equipped. New guns can also be purchased and unlocked and loadouts can be changed at various checkpoint camps in the levels and also before you begin a new mission.

Visually I really like the aesthetics of Strange Brigade from the individual characters to the enemies and levels. They all fit really well together but it would have been nice to see some variation of the traps and puzzles in the levels which end up all pretty much the same. Animation can be a little janky at times and noticed some glitches at times but nothing overall game breaking. The only real problem I had came with the hit detection on some of the guns which can be more than a little off at times and grenades can have a very hit and miss ration to them.

Strange Brigade is certainly fun but by keeping everything rather simple and less challenging it can be seen a pleasant but casual experience for friends. New content has been regular in the two weeks since launch with more to come in the season pass although I do question the pricing of the pass which is close to the same price you can find the main game for at this point. There is certainly enough to enjoy and more so with friends but even if just as a solo experience it still offers a fun time.

Pix is the Worlds First Smart Animative Backpack

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Pix is the Worlds First Smart Animative Backpack

There is a world first smart animating backpack that will allow you to control its appearance directly from your smart phone, the electronic accessory is the work of Pix Inc.

Credit Pix

You can easily and quickly control PIX’s appearance using the mobile app via Bluetooth connection. The wearer can create their own designs, which is an excellent bonus for the more creative users. PIX is compatible with any 2A output & USB Type-A power bank. A 20,000mAh power bank, which will power PIX for about 12 hours, is also available for purchase.

Available in four different colours: grey, yellow, purple or blue, the backpack has several separate compartments for ample storage space for things like a laptop, tablet and other belongings. You can grab one you can do so through their Kickstarter campaign. Prices start from $199.00. For that amount, you will receive one PIX backpack for almost 25% off the future retail price., with 25 days left to go.

 

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Wear 3100 smartwatch platform

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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Wear 3100 smartwatch platform

Qualcomm has today launched the next generation Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform for smartwatches. The platform is based on a new ultra-low power system architecture designed to deliver a rich interactive mode, new personalized experiences, and extended battery life. The official launch, at an event in San Francisco, was supported by Google, who discussed the evolution of the Wear OS by Google software platform. The launch also included the announcement of the first Snapdragon Wear 3100 customers.

Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform Redefines the System Architecture
Snapdragon Wear 3100 is based on a new ultra-low power hierarchical system architecture approach. In this architecture, the high-performance quad core A7 processors, the highly efficient integrated DSP, and a new ultra-low power co-processor work in conjunction with each other to help customers re-imagine new smartwatch experiences while supporting extended battery life. The new capabilities are designed to allow consumers to enjoy the beauty of a fashion watch with the power of a smartwatch, the battery life of a sports watch with the richness of a smartwatch, and the utility of an analog watch with the flexibility of a smartwatch.

“Qualcomm Technologies has played a critical role in the evolution of the smartwatch segment and our customers are currently shipping more than 100 Wear OS by Google smartwatches with 25 brands globally based on our existing platforms,” said Anthony Murray, senior vice president and general manager, voice, music and wearables, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. “With the Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform, we envisioned a new ultra-low power system architecture and in collaboration with the latest from the Wear OS by Google team, to help deliver a rich interactive mode, bring in new personalized experiences and support extended battery life for tomorrow’s smartwatches. We are delighted to announce Fossil Group, Louis Vuitton, and Montblanc as our first Snapdragon Wear 3100 customers.”

The new co-processor, the Qualcomm® QCC1110, has been designed from the ground up and is at the heart of the Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform. It is incredibly small at ~21mm2, is optimized for ultra-low power operation, and acts as a powerful companion to the main processor, re-defining audio, display, and sensor experiences for next generation smartwatches. The co-processor also integrates a deep learning engine for custom workloads, such as keyword detection, and is extensible over time.

Additionally, the Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform includes a new wearable power management sub-system (PMW3100) to support lower power and higher integration, brings in a new DSP framework to support next generation sensor processing in an open execution environment, and implements a new dual display architecture to support the hierarchical approach. The 4G LTE modem, proven in mobile applications, and which has already shipped over one billion units, is paired with new high-performance Gallium Arsenide power amplifiers, which helps to increase power efficiency in smartwatches.

Snapdragon Wear 3100 Based Smartwatches Aim to Enrich the User Experience
The Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, in conjunction with the latest from Wear OS by Google, is designed to deliver a rich interactive mode, new personalized experiences, and support for extended battery life.

  1. (a) Rich Interactive Mode
    Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform serves as a strong, proven foundation for rich interactions by helping to deliver high performance, superior connectivity, smart sensing, and compelling features. Qualcomm Technologies is collaborating closely with the Wear OS by Google team to utilize and enhance the capabilities of the Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform and support increasingly rich, fluid experiences designed for the wrist.“Together with Qualcomm Technologies and the ecosystem, Wear OS by Google has enabled a vibrant set of wearable devices, offering consumers with great choice and diversity,” said Dennis Troper, director of product management, Wear OS by Google. “We’re excited to see Qualcomm Technologies’ new Snapdragon Wear 3100, their continued investment in the wearable space, and we look forward to the ecosystem bringing the next generation of smartwatch technology to the industry.”
  2. (b) New Personalized Experiences
    Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform, based on the new ultra-low power system architecture, is being used to help bring new personalized experiences to next generation Wear OS by Google based smartwatches. Three such personalized experiences include the Enhanced Ambient Mode, Dedicated Sports Experiences, and Traditional Watch Mode. The Enhanced Ambient Mode helps the smartwatch to meet consumer desires for a fashion watch by supporting a smooth second hand, up to 16 colors, live complications and improved brightness. The Dedicated Sports Experiences is designed to allow active users to go for an ultra-marathon, swim long distances, bike for miles, or hike the mountains with GPS and heart rate turned on for the duration. The Traditional Watch Mode is designed to make it possible for consumers to continue to enjoy their beautiful watch for extended periods of time. Each one of these personalized experiences are supported by offloading the display and sensor processing from the A7 processors to the ultra-low power co-processor.
  3. (c) Support for Extended Battery Life
    Snapdragon Wear 3100 Platform is designed to help reduce power usage and bring increased flexibility for consumers to experience the benefits of extended battery life. The new platform is designed to help reduce power usage in areas such as low power modes, GPS/location batching, per minute/second clock updates, sensors processing, MP3 playback, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth voice queries. This results in typical battery life day of use improvements ranging from 4 to 12 hours compared to the previous Snapdragon Wear 2100 platform, depending on display type, battery capacity, and device configurations. The new Personalized Sports Experiences keep GPS and heart rate monitoring on for the duration of the activities and is designed to deliver up to 15 hours battery life (calculated based on typical 450mAh sports watch battery). The Traditional Watch Mode, great for traveling, supports an impressive week-long battery life to the smartwatch by switching to this mode from the Wear OS by Google experience and is designed to allow consumers to enjoy basic watch functions for an extended period.

Working Together to Extend the Benefits of the Platform
Fossil Group, Louis Vuitton, and Montblanc were announced as the first customers to launch products based on the Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform. These companies are working to bring beautiful smartwatches for a diverse set of consumers including lifestyle sports users, fashionable travelers, and those seeking a high-end luxury smart timepiece.

“Qualcomm Technologies brings Fossil Group the latest technology that helps connect products into the lifestyle of our consumers, and this latest chip is no exception,” said Steve Evans, executive vice president, Fossil Group. “Our collaboration enables our constant reinvention of the smartwatch. As technology is enhanced, so are the product innovations and designs that we are able to offer our customers.”

“Louis Vuitton has long been known for combining tradition and modernity in the luxury world,” said Eric Pradon, senior vice president of finance and administration at Louis Vuitton Malletier. “With the Louis Vuitton Tambour Horizon smartwatch, we collaborated with Google and Qualcomm Technologies to combine our exquisite design and watchmaking know-how with the best of technology, in order to delight our customers. We are excited about the new possibilities that Snapdragon Wear 3100 brings to our customers and are working with Qualcomm Technologies to bring another beautiful smartwatch to the industry.”

“Built for travel, fitness or exploration, Summit 2 is a versatile companion created for urban explorers, business travelers and performance seekers looking to push boundaries in everything they do,” explains Nicolas Baretzki, Montblanc CEO. “Designed for both men and women, Summit 2 perfectly bridges fine watchmaking and state-of-the art technology. This watch is built to seamlessly power them through their everyday adventures stylishly and reliably.”

The Snapdragon Wear 3100 platform comes in three variants targeting Bluetooth and Wi-Fi tethered smartwatches, GPS-based tethered smartwatches, and 4G LTE connected smartwatches.

Sphero launches its most advanced robot the Sphero BOLT

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Sphero launches its most advanced robot the Sphero BOLT

Sphero, has announced today the launch of its latest app-enabled robotic ball, Sphero BOLT. Building on rooted in a commitment to education, Sphero BOLT’s capabilities empower users to dive deeper into the world of STEAM learning. In addition to the robot itself, Sphero BOLT is accompanied by the Sphero Edu app. The app provides educators, parents, and kids alike with an ecosystem to share curriculum, projects, and learnings with ease, furthering Sphero’s mission to educate consumers through the act of play. 

  

Sphero BOLT introduces five new features that enable even more creative learning and gameplay: 

●     An animated and programmable 8×8 LED matrix that displays real-time data and graphics

●     Infrared sensors that make way for BOLT-to-BOLT communication, new games, and advanced movements

●     New Auto-Aim feature, making it easier for users to ready their BOLT through a built-in compass

●     An ambient light sensor that offers new learning opportunities through light and brightness

●     Extended battery life, enabling more than two hours of continuous play

“With BOLT, we’ve created an experience scalable for all ages that embraces the knowledge that play is a powerful teacher,” says Paul Berberian, CEO of Sphero. “Our goal for this product, as well as all future Sphero products, is to provide consumers with an opportunity to learn while having fun.”

Sphero BOLT retails for £149.99 and is available now on Sphero.com. Sphero BOLT will also be available from Amazon, John Lewis, Harrods and Selfridges later this month. Sphero BOLT is also available in two classroom packs; a charging case called the “BOLT Power Pack” for £2499.99, and the “BOLT 15 Pack” for £1949.99, both of which include 15 robots and accessories designed to make it easy to bring Sphero BOLT into any school or maker environment.

Sphero BOLT comes to life through the existing Sphero Edu app for learning and coding on iOS, Android, Kindle, Mac, Windows, and Chrome, as well as the new Sphero Play app for unique drive modes and games on iOS and Android. 

Hasbro is bringing its Star Wars: The Black Series and more to MCM London Comic Con

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Hasbro is bringing its Star Wars: The Black Series and more to MCM London Comic Con

Many fans have visited Hasbro at its amazing booths at Comic-Con International in San Diego and other conventions around the world and we are excited to share that Hasbro is headed to fan conventions across the U.K. and Europe later this year.  

Hasbro will have a presence and will be selling items from its Marvel Legends, Star Wars: The Black Series and Transformers lines at key conventions in the U.K. and Europe including MCM London Comic Con where Hasbro is launching its first international convention exclusive item: STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HAN SOLO AND PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA Figures.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HAN SOLO AND PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA Figures

Retail Price: £49.99.

Kids and fans alike can imagine the biggest battles and missions in the STAR WARS saga with new, 6-inch scale figures from THE BLACK SERIES! With exquisite features and decoration, this series embodies the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. These HAN SOLO and PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA figures are carefully detailed to look like the characters from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation. Includes two 6-inch figures and four accessories.

The STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES HAN SOLO AND PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA Figures will be for sale at the Hasbro booth at MCM Comic Con in London.

These new, 6-inch scale figures from THE BLACK SERIES include exquisite features and decoration and embody the quality and realism that STAR WARS devotees love. The HAN SOLO and PRINCESS LEIA ORGANA figures are carefully detailed to look like the characters from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation. The item includes two 6-inch figures and four accessories.

This is the first time Hasbro has made an exclusive specifically for conventions in the U.K. and Europe.

Hasbro will be making more announcements around the upcoming events, so stay tuned!

Mega Man 11 Demo Out Now

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Mega Man 11 Demo Out Now

Those itching to play the new game in the Mega Man franchise will be pleased to find out that a new demo has just been released today.

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Surgeon Simulator CPR Out Next Week On Switch

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Surgeon Simulator CPR Out Next Week On Switch

Those who were excited to learn that Surgeon Simulator was coming to the Nintendo Switch, will be delighted to know that the release date has been set for next week.

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NBA 2K19 Momentous Gameplay Trailer

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NBA 2K19 Momentous Gameplay Trailer

Who’s ready for 2K Day? This year’s Momentous Trailer packs in more fresh gameplay than ever before to get you ready for NBA 2K19.

Coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and the Nintendo Switch on the 11th September.

Lenco introduces its DIR 200 internet DAB radio and lighting effect BTL-450

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Lenco introduces its DIR 200 internet DAB radio and lighting effect BTL-450

Lenco, has announced the availability of its DIR-200 Internet/DAB+ radio and BTL-450 Bluetooth tower speaker via Amazon in the UK market.

Tune in all over the world with the Lenco DIR-200 DAB+ Internet Radio with PLL FM Radio. When connected to the internet, the DIR-200 can receive radio stations and Podcasts from all over the world making it effortless to tune into something new, or simply tune into a favourite FM station with the PLL FM Radio. It is also compatible with a UPnP multimedia server.

Lenco DIR-200 Internet/DAB+ radio – Available from Amazon £149.99

With 34W RMS speakers, complete with Bluetooth connectivity, USB playback and AUX input, the DIR-200 can connect and playback music from smartphones or other devices.

The DIR-200 can also be used as an alarm clock, with dual alarm function and sleep timer. The DIR-200 also has an in-built USB charging port for your smartphone or other devices, as well as a 3.2” TFT LCD Colour Display.

Lenco BTL-450 Bluetooth Tower Speaker and FM Radio available from Amazon for £142.58

The Lenco BTL-450 is a premium Bluetooth speaker tower, backed by the award-winning & best-selling heritage of previous generations. This latest innovation still features impressive room-filling Hi-Fi audio performance but now also boasts integrated lighting technology.

The BTL-450 can be connected easily via Bluetooth, USB, 3.5mm aux-in or SD card playback. Once connected, users can listen to any of their music or any other content from the likes of; Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, iTunes, Spotify, Tune In or any other services. There is also a handy built-in FM radio with auto-scan and a USB port to charge mobile devices.

The BTL-450 is an audio powerhouse featuring rich room-filling sound performance. The 2.1 Channel speaker tower delivers a total output of 60 Watts which is loud enough for even the most raucous party. The sheer quality of sound this tower delivers is further enhanced with the built-in subwoofer to provide deep and powerful bass. The front speaker grille of the tower features integrated LED Lights which offer 8 colour modes and 3 lighting effects to change the mood of a room to suit or energise a house party. All light modes are easily and innovatively managed via the remote control.

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