Monat: August 2019

  • Free Play Days: The Elder Scrolls Online and Rainbow Six Siege

    Free Play Days: The Elder Scrolls Online and Rainbow Six Siege

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    This week, we have some exciting games to announce for the Free Play Days event! To make it even better, both games will be available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play for a whole week.

    Starting today, The Elder Scrolls Online is available from Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 a.m. PDT through to Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

    Tomorrow, Rainbow Six Siege becomes available from Wednesday, August 28 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through to Tuesday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

    You can find and install the games here. To download on console, click on the Gold member area on the home dashboard on your Xbox One.

    If you like what you’ve played and want to keep the fun going, the games are also currently available for purchase at a discount so you can continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned in-game during the event.

    The Elder Scrolls Online

    Explore a world without limits during The Elder Scrolls Online Free Play Days Event. The base game includes access to four powerful Classes, 23 unique zones filled with adventures, the game’s epic main story questline, and much more. That’s tons of adventure in the ever-growing world of Tamriel!

    In addition to the base game access, you can visit Morrowind, the island home of the Dark Elves. There, explore ESO’s first Chapter and help the Tribunal member Vivec restore his lost power.

    But that’s not all! Begin your own Season of the Dragon adventure by checking out the Elsweyr Prologue quest and release Dragons into the realm of the Khajiit. The Season of the Dragon began earlier this year with the Wrathstone DLC game pack, but you can experience this important part of the year-long story for yourself during the Free Play Days event!

    If you’ve played in a Free Play Days event previously, you’ll be able to continue your adventure as if you never left, and all new ESO accounts made will also receive 500 crowns for the in-game Crown Store.

    Rainbow Six Siege

    The tense, tactical firefights of Rainbow Six Siege will be free for a week to all Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, throwing open the doors for anyone who wants to breach through walls, smash through floors, and outwit enemy teams using an ever-growing roster of gadget-equipped Operators. During the Free Play Days event, all maps and modes will be available for free to players, along with 20 of the game’s Operators.

    The Free Play Days event is an ideal opportunity for new players to ease into the game ahead of the upcoming Operation Ember Rise, which will rework the Kanal map and introduce two new Latin American Operators: Goyo, a Defender from Mexico whose deployable shields hide an explosive, fiery surprise; and Amaru, an Attacker from Peru whose grappling hook lets her zip to ledges and crash through windows. To learn more, get an in-depth view here.

    Quick thinking, creative strategies, and an Xbox Live Gold membership are all you’ll need to hold your own in Rainbow Six Siege, so get ready to breach and clear.

    Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days week for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 26 to 30
    Gears POP! Available Today
    New Smite Goddess Persephone Joins the Battleground on Xbox One

    Website: LINK

  • Free Play Days: The Elder Scrolls Online and Rainbow Six Siege

    Free Play Days: The Elder Scrolls Online and Rainbow Six Siege

    Reading Time: 3 minutes

    This week, we have some exciting games to announce for the Free Play Days event! To make it even better, both games will be available for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members to play for a whole week.

    Starting today, The Elder Scrolls Online is available from Tuesday, August 27 at 7:00 a.m. PDT through to Tuesday, September 3 at 7:00 a.m. PDT.

    Tomorrow, Rainbow Six Siege becomes available from Wednesday, August 28 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through to Tuesday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

    You can find and install the games here. To download on console, click on the Gold member area on the home dashboard on your Xbox One.

    If you like what you’ve played and want to keep the fun going, the games are also currently available for purchase at a discount so you can continue playing while keeping your Gamerscore and achievements earned in-game during the event.

    The Elder Scrolls Online

    Explore a world without limits during The Elder Scrolls Online Free Play Days Event. The base game includes access to four powerful Classes, 23 unique zones filled with adventures, the game’s epic main story questline, and much more. That’s tons of adventure in the ever-growing world of Tamriel!

    In addition to the base game access, you can visit Morrowind, the island home of the Dark Elves. There, explore ESO’s first Chapter and help the Tribunal member Vivec restore his lost power.

    But that’s not all! Begin your own Season of the Dragon adventure by checking out the Elsweyr Prologue quest and release Dragons into the realm of the Khajiit. The Season of the Dragon began earlier this year with the Wrathstone DLC game pack, but you can experience this important part of the year-long story for yourself during the Free Play Days event!

    If you’ve played in a Free Play Days event previously, you’ll be able to continue your adventure as if you never left, and all new ESO accounts made will also receive 500 crowns for the in-game Crown Store.

    Rainbow Six Siege

    The tense, tactical firefights of Rainbow Six Siege will be free for a week to all Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members, throwing open the doors for anyone who wants to breach through walls, smash through floors, and outwit enemy teams using an ever-growing roster of gadget-equipped Operators. During the Free Play Days event, all maps and modes will be available for free to players, along with 20 of the game’s Operators.

    The Free Play Days event is an ideal opportunity for new players to ease into the game ahead of the upcoming Operation Ember Rise, which will rework the Kanal map and introduce two new Latin American Operators: Goyo, a Defender from Mexico whose deployable shields hide an explosive, fiery surprise; and Amaru, an Attacker from Peru whose grappling hook lets her zip to ledges and crash through windows. To learn more, get an in-depth view here.

    Quick thinking, creative strategies, and an Xbox Live Gold membership are all you’ll need to hold your own in Rainbow Six Siege, so get ready to breach and clear.

    Don’t miss out on this exciting Free Play Days week for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members! Learn more about Free Play Days here and stay tuned to Xbox Wire to find out about future Free Play Days and all the latest Xbox gaming news.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 26 to 30
    Gears POP! Available Today
    New Smite Goddess Persephone Joins the Battleground on Xbox One

    Website: LINK

  • Keynote speeches from Scratch Conference Europe 2019

    Keynote speeches from Scratch Conference Europe 2019

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    This weekend, the Raspberry Pi Foundation hosted Scratch Conference Europe 2019 at Churchill College in Cambridge, UK.

    Framing the busy weekend’s schedule were presentations from:

    • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab’s Mitchel Resnick, co-inventor of Scratch himself
    • Science presenter Neil Monterio
    • Raspberry Pi favourite, the fire-loving Fran Scott

    Since not everyone was able to travel to Cambridge to attend the conference, we wanted to make sure you’re not missing out, so we filmed their presentations, for you to watch at your leisure.

    For the full Scratch Conference experience, we suggest gathering together a group of like-minded people to watch the videos and discuss your thoughts. Alternatively, use #ScratchEurope on Twitter to join in the conversation with the conference attendees online.

    Enjoy!

    Mitch Resnick presents at Scratch Conference Europe 2019

    Mitch Resnick addresses the attendees of Scratch Conference Europe, hosted by the Raspberry Pi Foundation at Churchill College, Cambridge, UK on 24 August 2019.

    Neil Monteiro presents at Scratch Conference Europe 2019

    Neil Monteiro closes the show on day two of Scratch Conference Europe, hosted by the Raspberry Pi Foundation at Churchill College, Cambridge, UK on 24 August 2019. In this show, Neil takes the audience on a journey into a dangerous labyrinth…in code!

    Fran Scott presents at Scratch Conference Europe 2019

    Fran Scott closes the show on day three of Scratch Conference Europe, hosted by the Raspberry Pi Foundation at Churchill College, Cambridge, UK on 25 August 2019.

    Website: LINK

  • Celebrate One Year of Firewall Zero Hour on PS VR with Free Trial

    Celebrate One Year of Firewall Zero Hour on PS VR with Free Trial

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    Hey guys,

    Shabs here, Game Director on Firewall Zero Hour*, the 4v4 tactical multiplayer shooter, exclusive to PS VR.

    We’re absolutely pumped to be celebrating the one year anniversary of Firewall Zero Hour’s launch. And what a year it’s been!

    Over the course of a year, we’ve released a number of updates to the game — at times directly influenced by the awesome feedback we’ve received from our players! Our amazing community continues to grow stronger than ever, and we’re grateful for the recognition Firewall Zero Hour receives — such as being named the VR Game of the Year (2018) by UploadVR, and named a finalist for the VR Game of the Year Award (2019) by AIXR’s VR Awards.

    Coming up on a year of playing Firewall Zero Hour, we also have some fun data stats from the community to share with you. As of 8/13/19:

    • You’ve played over 4,028,896 total hours!
    • You’ve eliminated over 26,833,576 enemies!
    • Your top three chosen Contractors are Texas, Red, and Skip!
    • Your top three chosen maps are Compound, District, and Hotel!
    • Your top three chosen weapons are Taylor X-75, Spitfire, and Taylor X-75 CQB!

    In honor of all of these milestones, we’re excited to be putting together an Extended Free Trial for active PS Plus members, August 28th – September 2nd!

    During this 6-day Free Trial, players can squad up and dive straight into battle—testing out the latest maps, weapons, and equipment. Since launching one year ago, we’ve added 4 more maps to the game (Containment, Hangar, F.O.B., Newsroom), plus new Contractors, weapons, and tons of customizations like camo skins, face paints, and trinkets. Players will get to try out the new free missions from our latest season which launched August 13th, Operation: Dark Web, and earn free cosmetic rewards. There will also be a Double XP event happening concurrently during the 6 days–so players can level up even faster in-game.

    It’s truly the perfect time for new players to hop in and try out Firewall Zero Hour! To get you in gear for the Extended Free Trial, we’re also bringing you a list of ten favorite tactics used by the Firewall Zero Hour community. Study up before you squad up!

    1. First time stepping into the game? Try out the Tutorial, then try out Solo Training for a few different maps. In Solo Training you’ll go up against AI, and get a feel for what it’s like to be an Attacker or Defender. You can also experiment with different loadouts and their weaponry (Assault, CQB, Support). Once you get the hang of different game mechanics, you’re ready to try out Public Training, where you and your teammates will play co-op against AI and learn the value of teamwork by communication. Try out different Contractors in this mode and see how their Primary skills play out.
    2. Now you’re ready for the heart of the gameplay — Public Contracts! In this mode, teams of 4v4 go head-to-head, and the stage is set for unpredictable outcomes. You’ll experience what it’s like to play as both an Attacker and a Defender, as your role switches after every round. Strategize together in the lobby and throughout the match. Who’s staying together? Who’s going to flank? Vocal communication with your teammates is crucial to your success.
    3. Experiment with different loadouts, depending on whether you’re on the Attacking team or the Defending team. The Support loadout is a great choice for new players, as you get access to the Revive Pistol right away. The Support loadout also comes with a Signal Modifier, which is a great tool if you’re a Defender. When you place a Signal Modifier near the laptop, Attackers must find and destroy that Signal Modifier before they can hack the laptop.
    4. There’s a new loadout this season called the Operation loadout. It’s an awesome option for those wanting to try out some of the latest gear in Firewall Zero Hour. The Operation loadout comes with the Raptor as primary weapon, the Sarge as secondary weapon, the C4 as lethal equipment, and the Motion Sensor as tactical equipment.
    5. The Motion Sensor is Firewall Zero Hour’s latest piece of equipment, as of Operation: Dark Web’s launch. You’ll be sure to encounter players using it, and you can test it out yourself with the Operation loadout. When a Motion Sensor is placed, a radius is engaged that can detect enemies. If an enemy enters this radius, their enemy outline will turn red and can be seen by the player who placed the Motion Sensor. Teammates of this player will receive a red-dot marker on their wrist tablets, but proper communication is still very important between the player who places a Motion Sensor and his/her teammates!
    6. Speaking of Motion Sensors — you might be wondering what’s a good counter to an enemy who places a Motion Sensor. Check out the Ninja Skill, Contractor Meiko’s Primary Skill. This Skill gives you reduced movement noise, as well as renders you undetectable to a Motion Sensor.
    7. The Operation: Dark Web season kicked off with a new Contractor, Kane**, whom you might see in a lot of your matches. It’s good to be aware of Kane’s Primary Skill of Blade, which allows up to 3 knives to be thrown using the melee button. How can you, as a player, counter against this type of attack? Equip your Contractor with the Secondary Skill of Rhino Skin, which lets you take less damage from knife attacks.
    8. All about the maps! Firewall Zero Hour now has thirteen different maps, set in diverse locations throughout the world. Take note of certain areas in maps that can really work to your advantage, or detriment. With great risk, comes great reward…but also…risk! The catwalk in Shoothouse, the ditch in District, and the skybridge in Hangar are all notable spots where both unique attacks and dangerous chokepoints can happen.
    9. Some maps are on the larger side (Docks, Warehouse, District, Hangar, F.O.B., Newsroom) so be sure to keep that in mind when strategizing what might work best for them — such as equipping Skills like Double Time (Diaz’s Primary Skill–faster movement speed) and equipping long-range weapons, like the Kruger.
    10. During the Extended Free Trial, you’ll be able to complete a variety of Operation: Dark Web missions and earn free rewards–and you’ll keep all your progress if you decide to get the game. Some of the free rewards during the Operation: Dark Web season include weapons, camo, trinkets, and face paints. Many missions will require you to complete a task (or several) in a particular map, or by using a particular Skill or weapon–giving you an array of interesting missions to complete. As a quick reminder: Firewall Zero Hour will soon welcome another free new map, Cargo, at the mid-season update September 17th!

    Well there you have it, Contractors.

    We’re excited to be welcoming even more of you into the fray!

    And we’re over-the-moon to be celebrating one year of fun with you in wildly unpredictable multiplayer matches, across realistic maps, and with a player base that now spans over 150 different countries…all on PS VR!

    For those of you who have been with us since day one — we thank you again for staying on this wild ride with us, one year on.

    Let’s squad up, and I’ll see you online, Contractor!

    – Shabs

    *An internet connection is required for all modes of Firewall Zero Hour, including Single Player Training Mode. An active PS Plus membership is required for Multiplayer Training and Multiplayer Contract modes.

    **Firewall Zero Hour – Dark Web Op Pass required to unlock contractor Kane.

    PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®VR and PlayStation®Camera are required to experience VR functionality.

    Website: LINK

  • Feiert das einjährige Jubiläum von Firewall Zero Hour für PSVR mit einer kostenlosen Testversion

    Feiert das einjährige Jubiläum von Firewall Zero Hour für PSVR mit einer kostenlosen Testversion

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    Damoun Shabestari, Game Director, First Contact Entertainment

    Hallo Leute,

    Hier ist Shabs, Game Director von Firewall Zero Hour*, dem taktischen 4v4 Multiplayer-Shooter, exklusiv für PSVR.

    Wir sind absolut begeistert, das einjährige Jubiläum der Veröffentlichung von Firewall Zero Hour zu feiern. Und was für ein Jahr es war!

    Im Laufe eines Jahres haben wir eine Reihe an Updates für das Spiel veröffentlicht – manchmal direkt beeinflusst von dem großartigen Feedback, das wir von unseren Spielern erhalten haben! Unsere erstaunliche Community wächst stärker als je zuvor, und wir sind dankbar für die Anerkennung, die Firewall Zero Hour erhält – wie z.B. die Ernennung zum VR Game of the Year (2018) von UploadVR und den Rang als Finalist für den VR Game of the Year Award (2019) von AIXRs VR Awards.

    Nach knapp einem Jahr Firewall Zero Hour haben wir auch einige lustige Datenpunkte aus der Community, die wir mit euch teilen können. Stand: 13.8.19:

    • Ihr habt über 4.028.896 Stunden gespielt!
    • Ihr habt über 26.833.576 Feinde eliminiert!
    • Eure drei meistgewählten Söldner sind Texas, Red und Skip!
    • Eure drei meistgewählten Karten sind Compound, District und Hotel!
    • Eure drei meistgewählten Waffen sind Taylor X-75, Spitfire und Taylor X-75 CQB!

    Zu Ehren all dieser Meilensteine freuen wir uns darauf, eine Erweiterte kostenlose Testversion für aktive PS Plus-Mitglieder zusammenzustellen, vom 28. August bis 2. September!

    Während dieser 6-tägigen kostenlosen Probezeit können die Spieler sich zusammenschließen und direkt in den Kampf eintauchen, um die neuesten Karten, Waffen und Ausrüstungen auszuprobieren. Seit dem Start vor einem Jahr haben wir dem Spiel 4 weitere Karten hinzugefügt (Containment, Hangar, F.O.B., Newsroom), sowie neue Söldner, Waffen und tonnenweise Anpassungen wie Tarnhäute, Gesichtsfarben und Trinkets.

    Spieler werden die neuen kostenlosen Missionen aus unserer letzten Saison, Operation: Dark Web, die am 13. August an den Start ging, ausprobieren und kostenlose kosmetische Belohnungen verdienen können. Es wird auch ein Double XP Event geben, das gleichzeitig während der 6 Tage stattfindet – so können Spieler noch schneller aufleveln.

    Es ist wirklich der perfekte Zeitpunkt für neue Spieler, um einzusteigen und Firewall Zero Hour auszuprobieren! Um euch für die erweiterte kostenlose Testversion fit zu machen, liefern wir euch auch eine Liste mit zehn Lieblingstaktiken der Firewall Zero Hour-Community. Lernt und stürzt euch ins Gefecht!

    1. Es sind eure ersten Schritte im Spiel? Spielt das Tutorial, dann probiert das Solo-Training für ein paar verschiedene Karten aus. Im Solo-Training tretet ihr gegen die KI an und bekommt ein Gefühl dafür, wie es ist, ein Angreifer oder Verteidiger zu sein.

      Ihr könnt auch mit verschiedenen Loadouts und ihren Waffen (Angriff, CQB, Unterstützung) experimentieren. Sobald ihr den Dreh raus habt, könnt ihr das öffentliche Training ausprobieren, wo ihr und eure Teamkollegen gegen die KI kooperieren und den Mehrwert der Teamarbeit durch Kommunikation lernen werdet. Probiert verschiedene Söldner in diesem Modus aus und seht, wie sich ihre Primärfähigkeiten einsetzen lassen.

    2. Jetzt seid ihr bereit für das Herz des Gameplays — den Auftragsmodus! In diesem Modus treten Teams von 4v4 gegeneinander an, und die Voraussetzungen für unvorhersehbare Ergebnisse sind geschaffen. Ihr werdet erleben, wie es ist, sowohl als Angreifer als auch als Verteidiger zu spielen, wenn eure Rolle nach jeder Runde wechselt.

      Entwickelt gemeinsam in der Lobby eine Strategie und während der gesamten Partie. Wer bleibt zusammen? Wer wird die Flanke übernehmen? Die sprachliche Kommunikation mit euren Teamkollegen ist entscheidend für euren Erfolg.

    3. Experimentiert mit verschiedenen Loadouts, je nachdem, ob ihr im Angriffsteam oder im Verteidigungsteam seid. Der Support Loadout ist eine gute Wahl für neue Spieler, da ihr sofort Zugang zur Revive Pistol bekommt. Der Support Loadout kommt auch mit einem Signalmodifikator.

      Ein großartiges Werkzeug für Verteidiger. Wenn ihr einen Signalmodifikator in der Nähe des Laptops platziert, müssen Angreifer diesen finden und zerstören, bevor sie den Laptop hacken können.

    4. Es gibt ein neues Loadout in dieser Saison namens Operation Loadout. Es ist eine fantastische Option für diejenigen, die einige der neuesten Geräte in Firewall Zero Hour ausprobieren möchten. Der Operation Loadout nutzt den Raptor als Primärwaffe, den Sarge als Sekundärwaffe, das C4 als tödliche Ausrüstung und den Bewegungssensor als taktische Ausrüstung.
    5. Der Bewegungssensor ist mit dem Start von Operation: Dark Web das neueste Gerät in Firewall Zero Hour. Ihr werdet sicherlich auf Spieler treffen, die ihn verwenden, und ihr könnt ihn selbst mit dem Operation Loadout testen. Wenn ein Bewegungssensor platziert wird, aktiviert sich ein Radius, der Feinde erkennen kann.

      Wenn ein Feind diesen Radius betritt, wird dessen feindliche Kontur rot und kann von dem Spieler gesehen werden, der den Bewegungssensor platziert hat. Teammitglieder dieses Spielers erhalten einen roten Punkt auf ihren Tablets, aber die richtige Kommunikation zwischen dem Spieler, der einen Bewegungssensor platziert, und den Teammitgliedern ist immer noch sehr wichtig!

    6. Apropos Bewegungssensoren — Ihr fragt euch vielleicht, was ein guter Konter für einen Feind ist, der einen Bewegungssensor platziert. Schaut euch die Ninja-Fähigkeit an, die Primärfähigkeit des Söldners Meiko. Diese Fähigkeit senkt eure Bewegungsgeräusche und macht euch für einen Bewegungssensor unauffindbar.
    7. Die Saison Operation: Dark Web begann mit einem neuen Söldner, Kane**, den ihr in vielen eurer Partien sehen werdet. Es ist gut, Kanes Primärfähigkeit der Klinge zu kennen, die es ermöglicht, bis zu 3 Messer mit dem Nahkampfknopf zu werfen. Wie könnt ihr gegen diese Art von Angriff ankommen? Stattet euren Söldner mit der sekundären Fähigkeit Nashornhaut aus, wodurch ihr weniger Schaden durch Messerangriffe erleidet.
    8. Karten, Karten, Karten! Firewall Zero Hour hat jetzt dreizehn verschiedene Karten, die an verschiedenen Orten auf der ganzen Welt platziert sind. Beachtet bestimmte Bereiche auf Karten, die sich wirklich zu eurem Vorteil oder zu eurem Nachteil auswirken können. Wer nicht wagt, der nicht gewinnt… aber auch nicht riskiert!

      Der Laufsteg im Shoothouse, der Graben im District und die Skybridge im Hangar sind alle bemerkenswerte Orte, an denen sowohl einzigartige Angriffe als auch gefährliche Engpässe passieren können.

    9. Einige Karten sind größer (Docks, Lager, Bezirk, Hangar, F.O.B., Newsroom), also denkt daran, was am besten für sie funktionieren könnte – wie z.B. die Ausrüstung von Fähigkeiten wie Double Time (Diaz’s Primärfähigkeit – schnellere Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit) und die Ausrüstung von Langstreckenwaffen, wie die Kruger.
    10. Während der erweiterten kostenlosen Testversion könnt ihr eine Vielzahl von Operation: Dark Web-Missionen spielen und kostenlose Belohnungen erhalten – und ihr werdet euren kompletten Fortschritt beibehalten, wenn ihr euch dazu entscheidet, das Spiel zu holen. Einige der kostenlosen Belohnungen während der Operation: Dark Web-Saison umfassen Waffen, Tarnungen, Trinkets und Gesichtsfarben.

      Viele Missionen erfordern, dass ihr eine Aufgabe (oder mehrere) auf einer bestimmten Karte oder durch den Einsatz einer bestimmten Fähigkeit oder Waffe erledigt – was euch eine Reihe interessanter Missionen zum Abschließen bietet. Als kurze Erinnerung: Firewall Zero Hour wird in Kürze eine weitere kostenlose neue Karte, Cargo, zum Zwischensaison-Update am 17. September erhalten!

    Nun, da habt ihr es, Söldner.

    Wir freuen uns, noch mehr von euch im Kampf willkommen zu heißen!

    Und wir sind überglücklich, mit euch ein Jahr voller Spaß in unberechenbaren Mehrspieler-Spielen, auf realistischen Karten und mit einer Spielerbasis zu feiern, die mittlerweile über 150 verschiedene Länder umfasst…. alles auf PSVR!

    Für diejenigen unter euch, die seit dem ersten Tag bei uns sind – wir danken euch nochmals, dass ihr uns ein Jahr später auch weiterhin auf dieser wilden Fahrt begleitet.

    Lasst uns eine Gruppe bilden, und wir sehen uns online, Söldner!

    – Shabs

    *Eine Internetverbindung ist für alle Modi von Firewall Zero Hour erforderlich, einschließlich des Einzelspieler-Trainingsmodus. Für den Multiplayer-Trainingsmodus und den Multiplayer-Vertragsmodus ist eine aktive PS Plus-Mitgliedschaft erforderlich.

    **Firewall Zero Hour – Dark Web Op Pass wird benötigt, um Söldner Kane freizuschalten.

    PlayStation®4 System, PlayStation®VR und PlayStation®Camera werden benötigt, um VR-Funktionalität zu erleben.

    Website: LINK

  • Die gamescom-Demo von Cyberpunk 2077 zeigte hinter verschlossenen Türen mehr Gameplay

    Die gamescom-Demo von Cyberpunk 2077 zeigte hinter verschlossenen Türen mehr Gameplay

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    Noch müssen wir uns über ein halbes Jahr gedulden, bis wir in die dystopische Zukunftsvision von CD Projekt RED, dem Entwickler der grandiosen Witcher-Reihe, eintauchen können.

    Leider wurde auf der diesjährigen gamescom kein neues Material für das Publikum gezeigt, doch hinter verschlossenen Türen durfte unser Inside PlayStation-Team einer exklusive Demo beiwohnen, die ihnen mehr vom Gameplay rund um Cyberpunk 2077 vermittelte.

    Ihre Eindrücke vermitteln sie euch im folgenden Video:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0lbnBk9y_k?rel=0]

    Kurz und Knapp

    Für die Bulletpoint-Liebhaber unter euch, hier eine kurzer Überflug der Themen, die Inside PlayStation im Video aufgreifen:

    Voll auf die Ohren

    Cyberpunk 2077 besticht nicht nur mit atemberaubender Grafik und Details, sondern auch mit einem extrem dichten Soundmix. Menschen, Autos, Grundrauschen in den Straßen…hier bekommen eure Ohren so richtig was ab. Natürlich absolut cool ist die Stimme in eurem Kopf, gesprochen von niemand geringerem als Keanu Reeves.

    So viele Optionen

    In Sachen Gameplay werden euch alle Türen offen stehen. In der Präsentation wurden sowohl die taktischeren Möglichkeiten gezeigt, in denen sich ein(e) auf Intelligenz getrimmte(r) V mittels Schleichen, Körper verstecken und dem Hacken von verschiedensten Systemen einen Kampfvorteil verschafft, sowie die offensive Version, in der ihr die Handklingen auspackt und Türen nicht versucht zu knacken, sondern einfach aus den Verankerungen reißt.

    Hacken muss allerdings nicht unbedingt die sicherere Option sein, denn wer sich in Cyberpunk 2077 fröhlich in jedes System einstöpselt, muss damit rechnen, sich einen hässlichen Virus einzufangen!

    Großer Spielplatz

    Zeitlich gesehen, fand die Präsentation ca. in der Mitte des Spiels statt und spielte zu großen Teilen im Stadtabschnitt “Pacifica”. Pacifica erinnert an futuristische Favelas, mit halbfertigen Bauten und zwielichtigen Gestalten. Im fertigen Spiel wird es insgesamt sechs Stadteile geben, die ihr frei erkunden könnt und alle ihren distinktiven Stil haben werden.

    Besonders cool: In Pacifica wird kaum Englisch gesprochen. Wollt ihr also bei Konversationen von Passanten (oder Gegnern) lauschen, müsst ihr euren Charakter zuerst mit einer Übersetzungssoftware aufrüsten, die euch die Unterhaltungen übersetzt!

    Die gamescom für zu Hause

    Ihr konntet nicht in Köln dabei sein? Kein Problem, denn Inside PlayStation hat hier unseren Stand auf einen Schlag zusammengefasst!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b3eFQhIiSg?rel=0]

    Website: LINK

  • Die gamescom-Demo von Cyberpunk 2077 zeigte hinter verschlossenen Türen mehr Gameplay

    Die gamescom-Demo von Cyberpunk 2077 zeigte hinter verschlossenen Türen mehr Gameplay

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    Noch müssen wir uns über ein halbes Jahr gedulden, bis wir in die dystopische Zukunftsvision von CD Projekt RED, dem Entwickler der grandiosen Witcher-Reihe, eintauchen können.

    Leider wurde auf der diesjährigen gamescom kein neues Material für das Publikum gezeigt, doch hinter verschlossenen Türen durfte unser Inside PlayStation-Team einer exklusive Demo beiwohnen, die ihnen mehr vom Gameplay rund um Cyberpunk 2077 vermittelte.

    Ihre Eindrücke vermitteln sie euch im folgenden Video:

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0lbnBk9y_k?rel=0]

    Kurz und Knapp

    Für die Bulletpoint-Liebhaber unter euch, hier eine kurzer Überflug der Themen, die Inside PlayStation im Video aufgreifen:

    Voll auf die Ohren

    Cyberpunk 2077 besticht nicht nur mit atemberaubender Grafik und Details, sondern auch mit einem extrem dichten Soundmix. Menschen, Autos, Grundrauschen in den Straßen…hier bekommen eure Ohren so richtig was ab. Natürlich absolut cool ist die Stimme in eurem Kopf, gesprochen von niemand geringerem als Keanu Reeves.

    So viele Optionen

    In Sachen Gameplay werden euch alle Türen offen stehen. In der Präsentation wurden sowohl die taktischeren Möglichkeiten gezeigt, in denen sich ein(e) auf Intelligenz getrimmte(r) V mittels Schleichen, Körper verstecken und dem Hacken von verschiedensten Systemen einen Kampfvorteil verschafft, sowie die offensive Version, in der ihr die Handklingen auspackt und Türen nicht versucht zu knacken, sondern einfach aus den Verankerungen reißt.

    Hacken muss allerdings nicht unbedingt die sicherere Option sein, denn wer sich in Cyberpunk 2077 fröhlich in jedes System einstöpselt, muss damit rechnen, sich einen hässlichen Virus einzufangen!

    Großer Spielplatz

    Zeitlich gesehen, fand die Präsentation ca. in der Mitte des Spiels statt und spielte zu großen Teilen im Stadtabschnitt “Pacifica”. Pacifica erinnert an futuristische Favelas, mit halbfertigen Bauten und zwielichtigen Gestalten. Im fertigen Spiel wird es insgesamt sechs Stadteile geben, die ihr frei erkunden könnt und alle ihren distinktiven Stil haben werden.

    Besonders cool: In Pacifica wird kaum Englisch gesprochen. Wollt ihr also bei Konversationen von Passanten (oder Gegnern) lauschen, müsst ihr euren Charakter zuerst mit einer Übersetzungssoftware aufrüsten, die euch die Unterhaltungen übersetzt!

    Die gamescom für zu Hause

    Ihr konntet nicht in Köln dabei sein? Kein Problem, denn Inside PlayStation hat hier unseren Stand auf einen Schlag zusammengefasst!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b3eFQhIiSg?rel=0]

    Website: LINK

  • BLE central support added to ArduinoBLE

    BLE central support added to ArduinoBLE

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    This post is from Sandeep Mistry, Senior Software Engineer at Arduino. 

    Today, we are pleased to announce BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) central support in v1.1.0 of the ArduinoBLE library. This major feature addition allows your Arduino board to scan for and connect to BLE peripheral devices. With one simple library, you can now use BLE to directly connect your Arduino board to:

    • A smartphone, tablet, laptop or PC 
    • BLE peripherals (e.g. TI SensorTag) – NEW!
    • Another Arduino board – NEW!

    The ArduinoBLE library and new BLE central feature are supported on the following Arduino boards:

    Prior to this release, Arduino only officially supported BLE peripheral functionality on these boards. A BLE peripheral is typically used to expose some sensor data or actuators to another device BLE central capable device such as a smartphone or PC. With the new BLE central functionality, you’ll be able to wirelessly connect two boards together for communication or connect to a third party BLE peripheral, such as a TI SensorTag.

    We think that the ArduinoBLE library is much easier to use than anything else out there and are excited to see what you build with this new capability!

    The development journey

    Back in 2015, the Arduino 101 was released, based on the Curie module developed by Intel. It was the first official Arduino board with on-board BLE support. The CurieBLE library initially only supported BLE peripheral mode.

    After launch, the Arduino and Intel teams worked together to design an Arduino friendly BLE API that supported both BLE Peripheral and Central functionality. This was released later in 2016 in the v2.0 of the Arduino core for Arduino 101.

    The BLE features of the 101 were also incorporated into the CTC 101 kit in many classrooms around the world. Students used smartphones or tablets for exercises in the kit to interact with project based lessons running on the board. Unfortunately, Intel decided to stop producing the Curie module in 2017, bringing the Arduino 101 board to end of life.

    Last year, at Maker Faire Bay Area 2018, Arduino launched two new boards: the MKR WiFi 1010 and Uno WiFi Rev.2. Both boards use the u-blox NINA-W102 as a 2.4 GHz wireless module. Initially both boards only supported WiFi using the WiFiNINA library. However, the ESP32 chip inside the u-blox NINA-W102 supports Bluetooth classic and BLE as well.

    Later in 2018, the Arduino core team was tasked with adding BLE support to the MKR WiFi 1010 board so that it could be used with the upcoming Arduino Science Kit Physics Lab product. The Science Kit Physics Lab product is another educational kit, targeted for students in the classroom. We had several choices to move forward, including:

    • Bridging the ESP-IDF’s BLE API’s via RPC to the main MCU that sketches run on
    • Basing things on the industry standard Bluetooth HCI protocol and investing in a Bluetooth HCI host stack as an Arduino library

    The first option above was expected to take an equal amount of time to the second, but also would make the BLE library exposed to users highly dependent on the underlying firmware running on the ESP32. It was also not as portable to other chip sets in the future. Thus, ArduinoBLE was created. The NINA firmware only needed small change to bridge its virtual Bluetooth HCI controller to the UART pins of the module.

    Earlier this year, we released the Arduino Nano 33 IoT and Arduino Nano 33 BLE boards. Since the Arduino Nano 33 IoT uses the same chipset as the MKR WiFi 1010, things worked out of the box. For the Nano 33 BLE, which is based on the Nordic nRF52840 chip, a new Arduino core was developed for this board based on mbed OS (see this blog post for more info). mbed OS includes a radio stack called Cordio, which provides both a Bluetooth HCI link controller and HCI host. Creating a single C++ class that interfaced with Cordio’s Bluetooth HCI link layer allowed us to re-use 95%+ of ArduinoBLE on this board. 🙂

    After the Nano 33 BLE started shipping, there was even more demand for BLE central support. So, development for feature was scheduled and is now available. It combines the API designed for the Arduino 101 in CurieBLE ported on top of ArduinoBLE’s Bluetooth HCI host stack.

    Many thanks to Tom Igoe, one of the co-founders of Arduino, for providing feedback on the official Arduino BLE libraries throughout the years.

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  • New Partner Hype!

    New Partner Hype!

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    Mary Kish

    There’s almost nothing greater than watching a channel hit Partnership, and the path to Partner is certain a journey for every streamer. We interviewed freshly Partnered streamers CurtisRyan_, GetMeowth, and benjamin_wheeler about their path to Partnership and what it took to get that coveted purple check mark. As they reflected back to the moment they found out they got partnered live on stream, they offered some great advice to up-and-coming streamers.

    Getting Partnered isn’t just exciting for the Partner, it’s a momentous occasion for the whole community — staff included! Discovering they’ve hit their goal live on air is heartwarming, emotional, and an epic ton of Pog.

    We’re excited to share some of these captured live moments with you, as well as give you insight into some of these newly Partnered channels. You can check them on our front page over the next week, as well as click through below to visit their channels. Congrats on achieving another #bleedpurplestep in streaming on Twitch.

    CurtisRyan_

    GetMeowth

    benjamin_wheeler

    Alouette

    NickTew

    NiceWigg

    xLie

    Nakkida

    lockandloadliv

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  • Daily Deal – Barotrauma, 25% Off

    Daily Deal – Barotrauma, 25% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 25% on Barotrauma!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Wednesday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Daily Deal – Dying Light, 66% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 66% on Dying Light!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends September 2 at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Das 1.43 Update von GT Sport bringt Regen und klassische, japanische Sportwagen

    Das 1.43 Update von GT Sport bringt Regen und klassische, japanische Sportwagen

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    Kazunori Yamauchi, President, Polyphony Digital

    Wir haben in diesem Monat einige klassische japanische Sportwagen aus den 80ern und 90ern, darunter den legendären Toyota Corolla AE86, der für sein leichtes Fahrwerk und seine FR-Konfiguration bekannt ist, im Gepäck. Desweiteren haben wir den Honda S2000 für eine perfekte Gewichtsbalance und einen äußerst effizienten 2,0-l-Saugmotor mit erstaunlichen 246 PS hinzugefügt.

    GT Sport on PS4

    Außerdem führen wir erstmals Regen in GT Sport ein! Auf der Red Bull Ring-Strecke könnt ihr jetzt Regen als Wetteroption wählen.

    Das Update kann ab morgen, dem 27. August, von allen genutzt werden.

    Neue Fahrzeuge

    Fünf neue Fahrzeuge werden erhältlich sein:

    • Honda S2000 ’99
    • Nissan Silvia K’s Dia Selection (S13) ’90
    • Toyota Corolla Levin 1600GT APEX (AE86) ’83
    • Subaru Impreza Coupe WRX Type R STi Version VI ’99
    • Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo ’91
    GT Sport on PS4GT Sport on PS4

    GT League

    7 neue Runden wurden in die Liga aufgenommen, darunter neue Runden für das J-Sports Meeting und den Porsche Cup.

    GT Sport on PS4

    GT Sport on PS4GT Sport on PS4

    Website: LINK

  • Das 1.43 Update von GT Sport bringt Regen und klassische, japanische Sportwagen

    Das 1.43 Update von GT Sport bringt Regen und klassische, japanische Sportwagen

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    Kazunori Yamauchi, President, Polyphony Digital

    Wir haben in diesem Monat einige klassische japanische Sportwagen aus den 80ern und 90ern, darunter den legendären Toyota Corolla AE86, der für sein leichtes Fahrwerk und seine FR-Konfiguration bekannt ist, im Gepäck. Desweiteren haben wir den Honda S2000 für eine perfekte Gewichtsbalance und einen äußerst effizienten 2,0-l-Saugmotor mit erstaunlichen 246 PS hinzugefügt.

    GT Sport on PS4

    Außerdem führen wir erstmals Regen in GT Sport ein! Auf der Red Bull Ring-Strecke könnt ihr jetzt Regen als Wetteroption wählen.

    Das Update kann ab morgen, dem 27. August, von allen genutzt werden.

    Neue Fahrzeuge

    Fünf neue Fahrzeuge werden erhältlich sein:

    • Honda S2000 ’99
    • Nissan Silvia K’s Dia Selection (S13) ’90
    • Toyota Corolla Levin 1600GT APEX (AE86) ’83
    • Subaru Impreza Coupe WRX Type R STi Version VI ’99
    • Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo ’91
    GT Sport on PS4GT Sport on PS4

    GT League

    7 neue Runden wurden in die Liga aufgenommen, darunter neue Runden für das J-Sports Meeting und den Porsche Cup.

    GT Sport on PS4

    GT Sport on PS4GT Sport on PS4

    Website: LINK

  • Here’s a low-cost air hockey table you can make yourself

    Here’s a low-cost air hockey table you can make yourself

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    Here’s a low-cost air hockey table you can make yourself

    Arduino Team — August 26th, 2019

    If you’d like to bring the air hockey arcade experience home with you, then look no further than this project by Kousheek Chakraborty and Satya Schiavina, or ‘Technovation.’ 

    Cleverly, the scaled-down game table uses a household vacuum cleaner blower attachment to provide air pressure, sending little jets of air through a grid of laser-cut holes on the acrylic playing surface.

    LED lights embedded in the sides add a bit more excitement to the build, and points are tallied with an Arduino Uno-based LCD score display. A pair of buttons are used to register a points for either player, hopefully eliminating arguments over who is ahead as the game progresses!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLU8pFqxcTU?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

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    Website: LINK

  • Daily Deal – Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest, 40% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 40% on Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Daily Deal – Project Nimbus: Complete Edition, 40% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 40% on Project Nimbus: Complete Edition!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Thursday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • August 24th : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190822-1915)

    August 24th : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190822-1915)

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    Starting at 2:00 p.m. PST today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest 1910 Xbox One system update (Build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7117.190822-1915).

    DETAILS:

    • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7117.190822-1915
    • Available: 2:00 PM 8/24/19
    • Mandatory Date/Time: 3:00 AM 8/25/19

    This build is feature complete for 1910 and we will enable and communicate all the new features over the next week.

    Fixes:

     

    Audio

    • Fixed an issue where some users using default audio settings would be getting audio distortion on console boot.

    Home

    • Fixed an issue where the dashboard would not load for some users.

    Notifications/Alerts

    • Fixed an issue where Alerts/Notifications wouldn’t load content in the Guide.

    Community

    • Fixed an issue where the Community tab would not load content on dashboard.

    Game DVR

    • Fixed an issue where users were unable to share Game DVR content (video clips and screenshots) via Messages and on the Community tab of the dashboard.

    Narrator

    • Fixed an issue with not announcing unread notifications/alerts information in Guide.

    Gamertag

    • Fixed an issue where users using the new Modern Gamertag features would not appear correctly across the console.

    System

    • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

     

    Known Issues:

     

    Audio

    • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
      • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

    Controllers

    • Some users have reported that they are unable to power on their console via a controller.
      • Note: If you encounter this behavior, please make sure to include the firmware version of the controller in your feedback description. This can be accessed by navigating to Settings>Devices & streaming>Accessories using the controller experiencing the behavior and select the ellipsis from the Controller menu.

    Gamertag

    • Customers attempting to change their GT using the new Gamertag features on the console will not yet see those changes reflected on the console.

    Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    August 24th : New Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Ring 1910 Update (1910.190822-1915)
    August 22nd : New Preview Beta Ring 1910 Update (1910.190815-1945)
    August 19th : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190815-1945)

    Website: LINK

  • August 24th : New Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Ring 1910 Update (1910.190822-1915)

    August 24th : New Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Ring 1910 Update (1910.190822-1915)

    Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Starting at 2:00 p.m. PST today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest 1910 Xbox One system update (Build: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7117.190822-1915).

    DETAILS:

    • OS version released: 19H1_RELEASE_XBOX_DEV_1910\18363.7117.190822-1915
    • Available: 2:00 PM 8/24/19
    • Mandatory Date/Time: 3:00 AM 8/25/19

    Fixes:

     

    Audio

    • Fixed an issue where some users using default audio settings would be getting audio distortion on console boot.

    Home

    • Fixed an issue where the dashboard would not load for some users.

    Notifications/Alerts

    • Fixed an issue where Alerts/Notifications wouldn’t load content in the Guide.

    Community

    • Fixed an issue where the Community tab would not load content on dashboard.

    Game DVR

    • Fixed an issue where users were unable to share Game DVR content (video clips and screenshots) via Messages and on the Community tab of the dashboard.

    Narrator

    • Fixed an issue with not announcing unread notifications/alerts information in Guide.

    Gamertag

    • Fixed an issue where users using the new Modern Gamertag features would not appear correctly across the console.

    System

    • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

     

    Known Issues:

     

    Audio

    • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
      • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

    Controllers

    • Some users have reported that they are unable to power on their console via a controller.
      • Note: If you encounter this behavior, please make sure to include the firmware version of the controller in your feedback description. This can be accessed by navigating to Settings>Devices & streaming>Accessories using the controller experiencing the behavior and select the ellipsis from the Controller menu.

    Gamertag

    • Customers attempting to change their GT using the new Gamertag features on the console will not yet see those changes reflected on the console.

    Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    August 24th : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190822-1915)
    August 22nd : New Preview Beta Ring 1910 Update (1910.190815-1945)
    August 19th : New Preview Alpha Ring 1910 Update (1910.190815-1945)

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  • Daily Deal – Tomorrow Corporation Collection, up to 50% Off

    Daily Deal – Tomorrow Corporation Collection, up to 50% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save up to 50% on titles from the Tomorrow Corporation Collection!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Daily Deal – FAR: Lone Sails, 50% Off

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    Today’s Deal: Save 50% on FAR: Lone Sails!*

    Look for the deals each day on the front page of Steam. Or follow us on twitter or Facebook for instant notifications wherever you are!

    *Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time
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  • Crystar: Pre-Launch Interview with Producer/Director Fuyuki Hayashi

    Crystar: Pre-Launch Interview with Producer/Director Fuyuki Hayashi

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    At GDC 2019, the action RPG Crystar was announced with the catchphrase, “For When I Weep, Then I Am Strong.” But how can weeping make you stronger? Crystar’s Producer/Director Fuyuki Hayashi explains how that’s possible in this game. Crystar will be released on August 27, 2019 for North America and August 30, 2019 for Europe.

    Mimi Saito: Crystar starts off with the protagonist Rei killing her little sister Mirai. Can you tell us a little bit about the plot and who helps Rei in her journey to save her sister?

    Fuyuki Hayashi: This title takes place in the afterworld known as Purgatory. Rei, who has killed her sister, sets out to revive her by signing a contract with the Demon Twins known as Mephis and Pheles and becoming an Executor. As an Executor, Rei must travel through Purgatory and fight the Souls of the dead, called Revenants, and find her sister’s Soul.

    During her journey, Rei is joined by other characters with their own goals and motives: Kokoro, her senior Executor who vowed to take revenge on a certain Revenant; Sen, a girl with a strong sense of justice who lost her mother in a tragic accident; and Nanana, a mysterious Revenant who likes Rei very much.

    Crystar may be a bit dark with its themes of tears and girls enduring hardships and fighting in the world of the dead, but there’s a lot of fun dialogue like Rei being teased for her peculiar potato-only diet and the girls enjoying each other’s company.

    MS: Who else do you meet in Purgatory besides Rei’s companions?

    FH: Revenants, which are basically evil spirits, appear as some of the main enemies in this game. One of them is Anamnesis, who’s responsible for dragging Rei and Mirai into Purgatory. She’s also the one who Kokoro seeks out for revenge. Anamnesis is dead and gathers the Souls of others in order to grant herself Revival. She crosses paths with Rei and fights her several times throughout the story.

    There’s also Mephis and Pheles, the Demon Twins who act as guides for Rei and the other Executors. They’re the managers of Purgatory and form contracts with Executors to have them get rid of irregular Souls.

    You can also visit Rei’s room in the realm of the living and see her samoyed, Thelema. I recommend everyone pet her for some emotional comfort.

    MS: Everyone at the Spike Chunsoft, Inc. is a big fan of Thelema! Interacting with her is such a comforting moment in the game. Can you talk about Crystar’s theme and how that ties into the gameplay mechanics? How does crying actually help Rei in the game?

    FH: There are two ways in which characters shed tears in order to grow stronger in Crystar.

    First, the girls can cry in Purgatory and summon a supernatural companion known as a Guardian. There’s a Tear Gauge that can be filled by fighting or holding the cry button. The Guardian is summoned when the Tear Gauge is full, granting access to combination attacks and a special finishing move.

    The second way is by crying in the world of the living. The enemies known as Revenants that appear in this title were all once human. Their death cries, called Torments, appear on-screen as text when they’re defeated. Rei can purify these Torments by crying in her room, converting them into weapons and armor that can be used in the spiritual realm of Purgatory. This mechanism represents the process of achieving emotional and mental growth by overcoming grief and pain through shedding tears.

    MS: How many customization options are there?

    HF: There are four playable characters who you can freely switch around once they join the party. They each fulfill one of the archetypes of all-rounder, close-range type, combo type, and long-range type, so players can choose a style that fits them best.

    You can also find equipment that comes with slots, which can be imbued with random benefits like resistances to status effects. Finding slotted equipment and getting certain special effects for them can be another enjoyable aspect for the loot lovers out there.

    Plus, there are costumes you can unlock through DLC or simply progressing through the game, which can be used to customize each character’s appearance.

    MS: What was the most difficult aspect of developing Crystar?

    FH: Tears are the main motif of this game, so there are many scenes in which characters are crying. We had some difficulty during development figuring out a game system implementing tears and creating a dark setting and story that convincingly leads to the girls’ weeping.

    MS: Lastly, anything we should keep an eye out for when we play?

    FH: We put a lot of passion and thought into creating the story and characters, and implemented mechanisms involving tears and an action-based battle system so players can better relate and empathize with them.

    It would make me very happy if players play the game without seeing any spoilers and enjoy it to the end.

    Also, please don’t forget to show Thelema the samoyed lots of love!

    Website: LINK

  • The Drop: New PlayStation Games for August 27, 2019

    The Drop: New PlayStation Games for August 27, 2019

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    Welcome, Director. You’ve got your work cut out for you. Master supernatural powers, shape-shifting weapons, and unpredictable environments to uncover the secrets of the Oldest House in Remedy’s gripping new adventure, Control, launching Tuesday on PS4.

    Supermassive Games’ first entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology, Man of Medan, hits PS4 on Friday, promising a branching thriller where anybody can live or die. Take the fates of each character into your own hands (and those of your friends, thanks to the game’s two ), and see if you can make it out alive.

    For a full list of new games coming to PlayStation next week, read on. And enjoy The Drop!

    The Drop Logo

    The Drop Logo

    Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 29)
    You play as Agent A in this stylish secret agent world full of retro futuristic contraptions, hidden gizmos, gadgets and clever logic based puzzles. But do be warned… Ruby La Rouge is no spy to be taken lightly! Explore a labyrinth of perplexing puzzles in this quirky game of cat and mouse that’ll have you wondering whether you’re the cat… or the mouse!
    The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut
    PS4 // Digital, Retail
    Hidden in the shadows, an evil has waited patiently. Until now. Who will face the darkness if not you? A heroic adventure featuring 50+ hours of gameplay, 350 speaking parts, a Legacy Mode for returning fans, and over 100 pieces of incredible music.
    PS4 // Digital, Retail
    After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control. From developer Remedy Entertainment, this supernatural 3rd person action-adventure will challenge you to master the combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments while fighting through a deep and unpredictable world.
    PS4 // Digital, Retail
    Crystar is an action-RPG developed by Furyu Corporation. Rei fights her way through the afterworld of Purgatory to rescue Mirai, the little sister that she killed. Crystar’s unique game mechanics allow the player to harness the power of grief. Use Rei’s tears to craft weapons and armor as well as summon a Guardian to protect her in battle.
    The Dark Pictures: Man Of Medan
    PS4 // Digital, Retail (Out August 30)
    The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, cinematic horror games. Each game features a brand new story, setting and characters, with a fully branching narrative. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip. As the day unfolds, and a storm rolls in, their trip soon changes into something much more sinister. Who will live, who will die? It’s all down to you.
    Decay of Logos
    PS4 // Digital
    Embark on a journey of revenge and betrayal set in motion by the destruction of our young adventurer’s village at the hands of Crimson Knights. Find solace in your trusty elk companion as you battle the unforgiving foes that roam this once peaceful realm. Venture into ancient ruins and dungeons in search of its rewards in a quest to find the truth behind the attack of Ada’s home.
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 28)
    After waking from a five week coma, Theo finds his life in disrepair. With no memory of the accident, it’s up to Ted and Teddy – the conscious and subconscious voices in his head – to work out what happened, and put his life back on track.Headspun is a game about recovery, discovery, and the ongoing battle between logic and emotion.
    Hero Express
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 30)
    Crazy monsters, mad tracks, incredible vehicles. This is the world of Hero Express, where the hero isn’t the one to save the day. Hero express is a 2D physics based driving game. But unlike other driving games this isn’t a race to get to the end of the track first, but to get there alive. A challenge of skill and patience.
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 29)
    Challenge your human friends in this multiplayer robot party game, with 52 ways to customize your bots and 14 game modes. From knights and dinosaurs, to bounty hunters and space warriors. Choose, customize and crush tons of different bots.
    Human Anatomy VR
    PS VR // Digital
    Human Anatomy VR
    Can you rebuild the human body? Do you know where is the Humerus located? Get to know the whole human body in an enjoyable way thanks to the Human Anatomy VR. Human Anatomy VR is an educational application in virtual reality. The application depicts simplified anatomy models suitable for high school students. Human Anatomy VR offers unique virtual and educational experience.
    Invisigun Reloaded
    PS4 // Digital
    The ultimate stealth battle adventure where everyone’s invisible. Risk versus reward guides your journey through the full-length single player campaign and local/online multiplayer. Vigilance is key as environmental tells such as footprints and other disturbances will point out careless cadets. A massive amount of lovingly-made environments, maps, modes, and abilities – all obsessively balanced – combine for high replayability and a deep path to mastery.
    Knights and Bikes
    PS4 // Digital
    Knights and Bikes is a hand-painted action-adventure for 1 or 2 players, set on a British island in the 1980s. It’s a coming-of-age story starring Nessa & Demelza, exploring the coasts of Penfurzy on their trusty bikes, looking for a legendary lost treasure in a Goonies-inspired tale of excitement, danger, fun and friendship.
    Legend of the Skyfish
    PS4, PS Vita // Digital (Cross-Buy)
    Legend of the Skyfish is a beautiful level-based adventure puzzler with a unique weapon and tool – a fishing pole! Follow the intrepid Little Red Hook on her journey with the Moonwhale to defeat the monstrous Skyfish.
    The Lord Of The Rings: Adventure Card Game
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 29)
    Build a deck of iconic Heroes and challenge the forces of Sauron in this thrilling tactical card game. Go forth and explore famous locations, complete story-driven quests, and forge your own legend of Middle-earth. But beware the Eye of Sauron—should you draw his attention, all will be lost…
    MXGP 2019 The Official Motorcross Video Game
    PS4 // Digital, Retail
    The official Motocross Championship video game is back with lots of new features in the series! For the first time in the series, you’ll be able to challenge MXGP and MX2 riders, bikes and teams in all official 2019 races around the world. Join the MX2 and MXGP championships financed by a sponsor, or get hired by an official team.
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 30)
    Newt One rewards players for how much life they bring to the game world, not how much life is taken from it. Experience your progress through color and music swelling in the game world as you play as Newt – a new tone in the musical land of Groovy Hue which has fallen to the Great Slumber. Awaken this sleeping, silent world to new heights of color and music in this colorful and relaxing 3D Platforming journey of cheer, music, and friendship.
    Pacific Wings (Out August 26)
    PS4 // Digital
    Pacific Wings is a vertical scrolling shoot-em-up with retro-style-graphics, where you fly an American P-38 airplane during the ‘Battle of Midway.’
    Strength Of The Sword Ultimate
    PS4 // Digital
    Arcade-style action that combines the tactical skill-based combat of a fighter with the progression, overwhelming odds, and awesome boss battles of an old-school brawler.
    Tokyo Chronos
    PS VR // Digital (Out August 26)
    An empty, deserted Shibuya where time has frozen over. A suspenseful mystery woven by eight childhood friends trapped inside. Lost memories. A strange message: “I am dead. Who killed me?” Who is “I”? Why did we lose our memory? Who is the killer? Fragments shattered like a broken mirror. Where does the truth lie?
    Vambrace: Cold Soul – International
    PS4 // Digital (Out August 29)
    Vambrace: Cold Soul is a roguelike fantasy-adventure set amidst a frozen landscape. Plan your expeditions underground, then journey to the cursed city surface with your team of heroes. Wield unique powers, avoid dangerous traps, brave strange encounters, and survive deadly combat.
    Waltz Of The Wizard: Extended Edition
    PS VR // Digital
    Waltz of the Wizard is a virtual reality experience that lets you feel what it is like to have magical powers. The Extended Edition is a remaster of the original that adds new spells, interactions and secrets, along with performance optimizations and new options that help keep the experience an excellent showcase for VR.
    Whipseey And The Lost Atlas
    PS4 // Digital
    In Whipseey and the Lost Atlas you play as Alex, a young boy who’s curiosity has landed him in a world of trouble. After finding himself lost in a strange world and being transformed into a magical creature named Whipseey, he must solve the mystery of the Lost Atlas to return to his original form and go back home.
    PS4 // Digital, Retail
    Break the rules and take full-contact racing to the limit with Wreckfest! Expect epic crashes, neck-to-neck fights over the finish line and brand-new ways for metal to bend – These are the once-in-a-lifetime moments that can only be achieved in Wreckfest, with its true-to-life physics simulation crafted by legendary developer Bugbear, who also brought you FlatOut 1 & 2.

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