HTC continues to struggle, plans 'significant cuts across the board'
We all know HTC has been struggling for the last couple of years, but the company is on the precipice of releasing one of the most exciting products it has ever launched: Vive. But, that doesn't mean it's going to be a massive seller for the company, with plans on some extreme cuts to HTC's core business.
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MSI's custom GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lighting is coming soon
It looks like MSI is preparing what could be the best GeForce GTX 980 Ti on the market with its 980 Ti Lighting card, a beast that the company was teasing at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany over the last few days.
We should hopefully have the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lighting in for review as soon as its released, so we'll keep you updated on what could be the most exciting GM200-based card yet.
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Metal Gear Solid V is 1080p 60FPS on PS4, 900p 60FPS on Xbox One
With just mere weeks away from release Konami has revealed the full specs for its AAA stealth espionage blockbuster Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain across all platforms, giving gamers a quick look of what kind of performance values that can be expected for next month's launch.
The last-gen PS3 and Xbox 360, which were put on the back burner of development, will be both internally scaled at 720p and see their frame rates halved at just 30FPS. All-in-all these rates are wholly consistent with Ground Zeroes' cross-platform specs.
To further illustrate visual performance across the four platforms Konami issued a few side-by-side comparison screenshots. The gallery shows a number of key contrasts in lighting, density and all-around fidelity. We've included a brief look at the graphical differences below.
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is slated to release on September 1, 2015 for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Every Steam pre-order comes with a free copy of the prequel Ground Zeroes, and NVIDIA is giving MGSV away free with select GeForce GPUs.
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Microsoft's Hololens will support online multiplayer via Xbox LIVE
Although VR is largely regarded as the hot new tech for gaming, Microsoft's Hololens has huge potential to make AR a very real combatant against devices like the Oculus Rift. One of the key paths to doing so revolves around seamless multiplayer interaction through AR, and Microsoft has tapped its online juggernaut service Xbox LIVE to power these experiences.
This effectively means that Xbox LIVE online multiplayer could eventually be available on the AR-ready Hololens. Imagine playing Minecraft with friends across the globe via holographic images overlayed across your home, hacking at projected trees and building titanic castles in the sky...I'm getting excited just thinking about it.
Sadly this reverie might not manifest any time soon, as Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says that the Hololens is a "five-year journey" and that the headset will initially be used to fuel "development and enterprise scenarios" rather than whims of fancy. Plus the holographic AR device is still in its early stages, and the first wave of devkits will be released sometime this year, meaning gamers have some time yet before a final consumer release.
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Microsoft wants to 'support Steam and help run great on Windows 10'
Although Windows 10 is touted as a boon for gaming as a whole, PC gamers worried that Microsoft would eventually break away from Steam integration and force users to the Windows Store. So far that hasn't happened and Microsoft continues to leverage marketplaces like Steam and GOG for the new OS, but what does the future hold?
Unangst goes on to highlight the reasons why Games for Windows LIVE failed and what he learned from the approach. "Games for Windows was a prior approach where it was more, at that time, like 'how do we take things?'" the Xbox exec iterated. "We knew we wanted to help make great multiplayer, we knew we wanted to bring things over... but it wasn't the right approach. It was the approach of 'let's just take those things and transplant them'."
So far most games have proven to be compatible with Windows 10; users have compiled a huge list of Steam games supported with the new OS and 85% of GOG's digital marketplace is supported as well. Other clients like EA's Origin store have been reported to operate as intended with fully playable games.
Although not wanting to directly compete with Steam, Microsoft continues to take queues from the dominant marketplace. One recent instance is the new Xbox Game Preview program, which effectively brings a very Steam-like early access presence to the Xbox One platform. Microsoft plans to use the community-driven testing and feedback approach of early access to aid in development of its own first-party games.
For now Microsoft isn't in a position where it can actively compete against the likes of Steam, but its ecosystem of devices powered by cross-compatible features proves Microsoft wants to change up the playing field.
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Star Wars: Battlefront wins big at Gamescom 2015
EA's latest interstellar AAA juggernaut Star Wars: Battlefront dominated Gamescom 2015's annual award ceremony with no less than five wins, including the prestigious "Best of Gamescom" category. The live-action reveal of Battlefront's new Fighter Squadron mode, which lets players relive classic space dogfights from the films, likely helped persuade the panel judges.
Out of the total 18 nomination categories, Star Wars: Battlefront won five of them, which is more than any other game on the ballot. following Gamescom categories: Best of Gamescom 2015, Best PC Game, Best Online Multiplayer Game, Best PlayStation 4 Game and the Most Wanter Consumer Award. Runners up include Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and Microsoft's Forza Motorsport 6 with two wins apiece.
Best of Gamescom 2015
Star Wars Battlefront (Electronic Arts)
Best PC Game
Star Wars Battlefront (Electronic Arts)
Most Wanted Consumer Award
Star Wars Battlefront (Electronic Arts)
Best Online Multiplayer Game
Star Wars Battlefront (Electronic Arts)
Best Console Game Sony PlayStation
Star Wars Battlefront (Electronic Arts)
Best Console Game Microsoft Xbox
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Konami Digital Entertainment)
Best Console Game Nintendo Wii U
Super Mario Maker (Nintendo)
Best Role Playing Game
Dark Souls 3 (Bandai Namco Entertainment)
Best Racing Game
Forza Motorsport 6 (Microsoft)
Best Action Game
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (Konami Digital Entertainment)
Best Simulation Game
Forza Motorsport 6 (Microsoft)
Best Sports Game
PES 2016 (Konami Digital Entertainment)
Best Family Game
LEGO Dimensions (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)
Best Strategy Game
Unravel (Electronic Arts)
Best Mobile Game (incl. Handheld, iOS, Android, Windows)
Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (Nintendo)
Best Social / Casual / Online Game
Super Mario Maker (Nintendo)
Best Hardware (incl. Peripheral)
HTC Vive (HTC)
Best Indie Game
Cuphead (Studio MDHR)
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Saitek is building peripherals exclusively for Star Citizen
Cloud Imperium Games has just announced it has partnered up with peripherals maker Saitek on some exclusive products for Star Citizen, including joysticks, keyboards and headsets.
There will be a 'connected theme' of keyboards and joysticks so that there's an entire control solution for the hardcore Star Citizen fans. The keyboards and mice that Saitek are working on won't be reskinned peripherals, they will be an entire system of peripherals that can be used in a modular way, which has me excited just typing it in for you to read, let alone using them myself.
Saitek is planning on making a bunch of input systems, including HOTAS (hands on throttle and stick), HOMAK (hands on mouse and keyboard), HOTAK (hands on throttle and keyboard), HOMAS (hands on mouse and stick) and even a HOSAS (hands on stick and stick). This will allow consumers to buy the peripheral pack that they personally would find the most useful, not limiting gamers in any way. It's an awesome announcement from CIG and Saitek, which should have Star Citizen fans super excited.
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Crono Labs is working on a monitor-mounted PC case
Many people use their monitor VESA mount in order to attach it to an arm, but what about screwing in a case instead? Marketed as an easily manageable and upgradable all-in-one type solution, even a case carry handle is included in order to help you transport your whole system around the office, to LAN parties or to a friends place.
The Crono Labs C1 case doesn't have much public information available just yet, but it looks like a Mini-ITX sized chassis and we know that it comes complete with the IO ports pointing towards your desk in order to increase cable management from your monitor to the components. Crono Labs further stated that you should expect around 80% less dust in your system too, this is due to the case being raised off the ground.
Expect a review from us when the final chassis is created.
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New Tesla charger is like a snake-like T-1000, for your car
Tesla already has a few bleeding edge electric vehicles, but its latest device is simply from the future. Tesla has released a new video showing off a snake-like charger that finds its way into the plug on your Model S, and starts charging it.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will include split-screen gameplay on PC
Treyarch has come out swinging during Gamescom this year, announcing that Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 on the PC will include some great support, with studio boss Mark Lamia teasing earlier in the year: "If you've really invested in your rig, we want it to pay off". During Gamescom, Treyarch provided a breakdown of what to expect on the PC version of the game:
- 100% Ranked Dedicated Servers
- 2-Player Split Screen
- Seamless Game Controller Support
- Strong GPU scaling, SLI and Crossfire Optimizations, and 4K monitor support
- FOV Slider
- Framerate Cap Slider
- Improved Text Chat features available in-game and also now in lobbies
- Fantastic Steam Trading Cards
- Treyarch Anti-Cheat (TAC)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will reach the Xbox One, PS4 and PC on November 3, while the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions will come out at a later date.
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Disrupting drone flights by using 'intentional sound noise'
Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) plan to demonstrate an anti-drone system that uses sound to disrupt drone flights.
Of course, researchers tested several different gyroscopes and drones by attaching a wireless speaker to the aircraft. That would be impossible for a real-world anti-drone scenario, with KAIST researchers noting they don't have the tools in place to develop the "weapons in our lab."
There are potential uses for anti-drone systems, as militaries across the world are worried about stealth reconnaissance - and the potential drones could be used as flying IEDs.
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Microsoft will use Xbox early access to test first-party games
Xbox Game Preview is Microsoft's own spin-off of Steam's early access, a program that lets preview members beta test unreleased Xbox One games for a fee. Although the Xbox early access initiative was originally for indie games, Microsoft has since revealed it will use the program's community-driven approach to help develop and test its own first-party exclusives.
"We are curating that program very much with an eye for making sure that the games are high-quality games. A lot of the issues we've seen with the folks that tried this sort of service earlier are things that we've been able to learn from," Loftis says, nodding toward Steam's cluttered Early Access platform. "There is a little bit of extrapolation that the gamer has to make in order to guess that the end product is good. So far, nothing has backfired as far as gamer reception, but we are being very cautious."
From Loftis' words it looks like the Xbox Game Preview platform isn't just another money-making scheme to turn out unfinished games that might end up in limbo. Microsoft apparently plans to incrementally curate the games over a period of time armed with the might of community-driven support (feedback, testing and, of course, money).
The pilot program has gained quite a bit of momentum since it was announced at E3 2015. Loftis says that game developers have flocked in droves to the idea, leading to a "mad rush" in the dev community. Indie devs everywhere are eager to have their games featured on one of the first major wide-scale early access programs for games consoles.
This news aligns perfectly with Xbox boss Phil Spencer's strategy on focusing more on first-party games. What better way to ensure quality experiences than letting gamers beta test and give feedback every step of the way? In this light early access on the Xbox One could be a tremendous boon for the Redmond-based console-maker.
To date Xbox One Game Preview has games like The Long Dark and the renown space sim Elite: Dangerous, with Day Z and Sheltered coming in the pipeline. Right now the feature is only available for members of the Xbox One's invite-only preview program. If you happen to know someone who's in be sure to ask them for a quick invite.
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Ninjas in Pyjamas promotes female gaming with $1000 online CS:GO comp
Joining ESWC in the promotion of female-only gaming events, Ninjas in Pyjamas TV has announced a $1,000 online tournament featuring six teams.
Seeing a wide variety of nations participating, Team Acer (French) and Games4U (multiple nations) are automatically seeded into the second round as they are the top two ranked teams in this competition.
For more information, head here.
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Looking for an excuse to play CS:GO? How about Freedom?!
RGN and the YouTube network Freedom.tm has announced a $5,000 CS:GO tournament, including a total of 16 teams fighting over the top spot and for the ultimate freedom. Named 'the Freedom Cup', this event will invite 12 teams directly into the event, with the last four fighting for a spot through an online qualifier.
Looking for a little freedom? Look no further than here.
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Your family can now sleep, Cherry announces MX SILENT switches
Set to debut in Corsair's new Strafe and Strafe RGB keyboards, Cherry has announced release of its new MX SILENT key type with patented noise reduction.
This initial release will see two different MX Silent keys released, one in the form of MX Red and the other in MX Black. These keys will make a public debut at Gamescom 2015 in Cologne at the Corsair booth.
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Vantec UGT-PC370A 2-Port USB 3.1 Gen II Type-A PCIe Card Review
The PC370A is the model of the latest USB 3.1 PCIe add-on solution to come from Vantec. This solution features two Type-A USB 3.1 ports in a full height PCIe card. Like many products on the market, the Vantec solution can take power from the PCIe slot up to 500ma, while devices over the power limit of the slot will need to make use of the on-board 15 pin SATA power connection on the card. Operating system support includes Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, along with Linux Kernel 3.13 and above.
MSRP of the Vantec UGT-PC370A is listed at $34.99 with a one-year warranty.
The Vantec PC370A is a solid card for those that want to take the jump to USB 3.1 without upgrading their motherboard. The build quality seemed to be on par with expectations with a solid PCB as a base then adding on the latest ASMedia controller for the best in performance. We did have a few issues with the driver's disc that was included not launching, but that was quickly remedied by downloading the latest driver from the internet.
Performance was on par with previous solutions we have seen, again only being able to use the ADATA SE730 we haven't seen the true potential of USB 3.1 to this point. With that said, the Vantec solution was able to give us 545 MB/s read and 458 MB/s write, which is much quicker than anything we have seen from USB 3.0. As far as pricing is concerned, the Vantec PC370A carries an MSRP of $34.99 which puts it five dollars more expensive than the Addonics solution we tested, but five dollars cheaper than the ASUS solution.
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Thermaltake Unveils the Core V1 Snow Mini-ITX Chassis
Thermaltake, an industry leader in computer chassis, thermal solutions, and power supply units, today has unveiled the new Core V1 Snow Mini-ITX Chassis with a 200 mm fan in the front panel. Users can create their own personal setup with the smart interchangeable side panels, these smart panels can be flipped accordingly to showcase the superior liquid cooling or superb airflow system. The new Core V1 Snow Mini-ITX Chassis is small, but houses a powerful cooling system and various overclocking components!
Core V1 Snow is divided into two main chambers: the upper chamber is made for cooling performance and efficiency, and the lower chamber is made for PSU and cable management. With the aid of the removable 2.5"/3.5" drive device racks, users can enjoy the maximum interior space for advanced cooling performance or liquid system build.
Advanced Ventilation
Core V1 Snow promises excellent cooling ability with various mounting points to supports all types of cooling systems, including DIY/AIO liquid cooling systems and air cooling units. A large 200 mm fan is preinstalled in the front, along with two optional 80 mm turbo fans at the rear, guaranteed to hold up any type of gaming system.
Interchangeable Side Panel
Symmetrical panels allow users to build the system with personality. Users can change the panels for the best viewing presentation or better cooling performance. A removable PSU dust filter and adjustable shockproof rubbers built in the bottom panel prolongs the PSU usage.
Designed with convenience and cleanness in mind, Core V1 Snow has built in dual USB 3.0 and HD audio connectors together with the Power and Reset Button on the side of front panel. This not only keeps the panel clean and neat, it also grants direct and easy access for external devices.
Great Expansion in Compact Size
Core V1 Snow is designed for high-end gaming system compatibility, gamers can easily install up to 4 data storage devices with the modular drive racks and an up to 260mm dual expansion VGA slot, with a tower CPU cooler offering a maximum of 140 mm, and a high wattage PSU up to 180 mm, while still providing 80 mm cable management space.
For more details on the Thermaltake Core V1 Snow Mini-ITX Chassis please visit:
http://www.thermaltake.com/products-model.aspx?id=C_00002701
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iBuyPower Offers Desktops with Core "Skylake" Processors
iBUYPOWER works with industry leading manufacturers to bring you cutting edge equipment, making sure your PC stays at the top of its game. Starting today, iBUYPOWER is offering Intel's newest Skylake processors on all our custom PCs. The quad-core i5-6600K and i7-6700K deliver blazingly fast performance using Intel's Turbo Boost Technology and feature unlocked multipliers to allow overclocking.
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JMicron Introduces the Cost-Effective DRAM-less SATA III SSD Controller
JMicron Technology Corp. (GTSM: 4925), an industry-leading IC company specializing in the design of PCIe and SATA SSD controllers, today introduces the most cost-effective SATA III SSD Controller available on the market: the JMF60F. Designed as a hard-disk drive (HDD) replacement for computing platforms and embedded applications, the DRAM-less JMF60F is the successor to the JMF608, a well-known SSD controller released in 2013.
With innovative, flexible technology, the JMF60F reaches the pinnacle of efficiency by utilizing only two channels to compete with the four-channel performance offered by other manufacturers. In addition, the JMF60F delivers superior sequential read data throughput: over 500 megabytes per second (MB/s). Reinforced by cutting edge 72bit/1KB ECC engine technology, the JMF60F supports an ONFi 3.0/Toggle 2.0 NAND interface, as well as 3x/2x SLC, 2x/1x/1y/1z MLC NANDs for both industrial and consumer markets.
JMicron specifically designs for demanding applications that necessitate extreme durability and enhanced data integrity, where exceptionally fast read and write functionality is required. JMicron's next generation of SSD controllers support the latest in 3D NAND technology, advanced ECC engines, comprehensive security features, and a PCIe Gen3 interface. These controllers, utilizing enhanced reliability and security, are capable of delivering speeds of up to a gigabyte, possess a terabyte capacity, and provide the advantage of an overall lower cost in a smaller form factor to our valued customers in the new NAND storage era.
JMicron will be demonstrating its new, cost-effective SSD controller at FMS 2015 in Santa Clara, CA in booth number 715.
Some key features of the JMF60F include:
- 72bit/1KB ECC engine
- Supports the latest 1x/1y/1z nm MLC for cost-optimized, entry-level client SSDs
- Supports ONFI 3.0, Toggle 2.0, and asynchronous NAND
- Outperforms HDDs by 20X (128GB SSD with WriteBooster2 enable at pSLC mode):
o Sequential Write: 300 MB/s
o 4K Random Read IOPS (QD32): 17,500
o 4K Random Write IOPS (QD32): 26,900
- Ideally suited for entry-level client SSDs replacing HDDs
- Supports both commercial (0°C to 70°C) and industrial grade (-40°C to 85°C) requirements
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Samsung Semiconductor Keynote to Focus on New Era of Flash Innovation at 2015 Flash Memory Summit
At Flash Memory Summit 2015, Samsung Semiconductor will discuss the latest in its 3D V-NAND and other TCO-optimized NAND-based flash technologies to enable more responsiveness in handling increasingly large data center workloads during a keynote at noon on Tuesday, August 11th in the Mission City Ballroom, Santa Clara Convention Center.
"We are in an age of massive storage. This means instant connectivity, instant data access and instant relevance for electronic information sharing. Data centers with flash-optimized storage are beginning to move toward substantially greater use of real-time analysis to make informed decisions as the era of the Internet of Things evolves," said co-presenter, Jim Elliott.
In the keynote, Samsung will highlight milestones that have been achieved with solid state drives over the past year, especially through the use of 3D V-NAND and the increasingly widespread adoption of 3-bit MLC and NVMe technologies. The executives will further discuss progress being made in readying SSDs to perform workload management and bringing higher bandwidth to all-flash arrays.
Samsung Semiconductor experts will also be featured speaker in seven breakout sessions. They are:
Tuesday, August 11
Universal Flash Storage Enables Endless Opportunities for Flash
David Ghodsizadeh, Mobile Storage Product Marketing, Samsung Semiconductor
Standardizing Storage Intelligence in SSDs
Bill Martin, Principal Engineer, Samsung Semiconductor
In-Storage Computing: Ultimate Solution for Accelerating I/O Intensive Applications
Yangseok Ki, Director, Samsung Electronics
Interest in PCIe SSDs Expected to Soar with the Next CPU Chipset
Anders Graham, SSD Product Marketing Manager, Samsung Semiconductor
3D TLC in the new MLC for NAND
Tien Shiah, SSD Product Marketing Manager, Samsung
Thursday, August 13
Why NVMe Will Replace SATA SSDs in the Data Center
Michael Smullen, SSD Product Marketing Manager, Samsung Semiconductor
How UFS Makes Mobile Applications More Powerful and Easier to Use
Stephen Lum, Product Marketing Manager/Mobile Memory, Samsung Semiconductor
In addition, Samsung Semiconductor will showcase more than a dozen exhibits and demonstrations at its Premier-level booth (#307) featuring advanced V-NAND technology and its latest data center, enterprise and client SSDs, as well as technical reference designs and displays in conjunction with a variety of partners.
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MSI at Gamescom 2015
MSI, the worldwide leading gaming brand, rolls into gamescom 2015 in Cologne, Germany. The Europe's biggest video game show opens its door from 5th to 9th August. MSI ushers in its brand new suite of MSI Z170 GAMING motherboards and has on display its highly-acclaimed GAMING series products, first gaming laptops fueled by XSplit Gamecaster V2.5, GT72 with Tobii Eye Control, GT80 with a mechanical keyboard, new Nightblade MI desktop PC, and top-tier GTX980 Ti GAMING 6G video card.
Booth Hightlights: MSI sets the stage for streaming-game content. The free-to-play "Gaming Experience Area" comes equipped with the most powerful gaming gears for players to pitt against each other in the match. What's more, the XSplit's Media Production team is invited to stream your gameplay to MSI Twitch! All for your gaming enjoyment, come early to register your team on-site!
Gamescom's entertainment area will be open to all visitors from Aug. 6 to 9. In Hall 8.1, Booth A051, MSI showcases its diverse array of gaming lineup of laptops, motherboards, video cards, and AIO PCs, etc. The aforementioned free-to-play area has MSI's powerful gaming motherboards and video cards set for game-lovers to show off their skills in wildly popular team-based game: Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO). While in the same time, XSplit media production team and streamers produce players' video game play in real-time on MSI official Twitch.tv channel. Didn't win the EIZO gaming monitor or Ubisoft sponsor Gamescom tickets in the finished giveaway event in MSI Deutschland Facebook? Don't miss out your chance to win big at our daily lucky draw! We have prepared products and giveaways from MSI, SteelSeries, XSplit and Nahimic. For trade visitors, MSI also reveals its full line-ups to at Booth D015 in Hall 2.1 business area.
MSI partners with world renowned game publishers Square Enix (Hall 9, Booth Number B-031/B-041) and Ubisoft (Hall 6.1, B020). Visitors will have the chance to play Square Enix's latest game title Final Fantasy Zero and Ubisoft's Heroes of Might & Magic VII and ANNO 2205 on top-notch MSI GAMING notebooks. Moreover, MSI joins forces with global broadcast network company AZUBU.TV (HALL 8, A021) to live stream exciting booth tournaments and showcase on-site visitors and online viewers the power of MSI GAMING notebooks.
MSI Twitch: twitch.tv/msigamingAMEU
Revolutionizing PC gaming with MSI Z170 GAMING motherboards
Each series is packed with loads of GAMING features to optimize speed, sound and stability through GAMING LAN, Audio Boost, USB 3.1 and includes unique items dedicated to specific gamers. All MSI GAMING motherboards feature unique DDR4 Boost technology with optimized traces and fully isolated memory circuitry. This design ensures the memory signals stay pure for optimal performance and stability.
Master the game with Enthusiast GAMING motherboards, the best-in-class GAMING motherboards for skilled, competitive gamers. Game in Style with Performance GAMING motherboards with customizable design through unique RGB LEDs and blazing fast performance. Or choose the Arsenal GAMING motherboards for endless Gaming fun, whether online or offline. Choose your destiny.
For more information, please go to: gaming.msi.com/event/gamescom
MSI shows off its Latest and Greatest at Gamescom 2015 to satisfy all your gaming needs
Experience crazy-fast gaming laptops in MSI booth. Being the first to add the latest 5th generation Intel® Core Broadwell-H processors to its gaming laptops. Compared to previous Haswell processors, the CPU performance of Intel® Core i7 5950HQ is 20% faster in 3D gaming entertainment, up to 10% faster in mathematics calculations, almost 20% faster in CAD/CAM calculation and up to 20% improvements in video editing/encoding.
Aimed at creating an even easier and more intuitive user experience, SplitmediaLabs introduces XSplit Gamecaster 2.5, a brand new update of new features and optimizations for the live streaming and recording application. Thanks to DDD group, integration of TriDef® SmartCam� software into the XSplit products is now possible allowing for revolutionary background removal and green screen. Moreover, this new update which has been made available to coincide with gamescom Cologne, is part of a much wider version update across all XSplit products. This includes SplitmediaLabs flagship application XSplit Broadcaster, which also features similar integrations as well as a redesigned user interface, combined with application specific optimizations and improvements.
GT72 gaming laptop embraces NVIDIA® G-SYNC, and futuristic Tobii eye-tracking to come
MSI showcases its highly-rated gaming laptops in the booth: GT80 boasts the powerful and upgrade-friendly gaming laptop, GE72 series incorporates A-Volute's Nahimic sound tech, and GT72 series includes NVIDIA® G-SYNC� and Tobii Eye Control tech. The good news is that mass production of GT72 with Tobii's futuristic tech will be scheduled to begin in Q1 2016. Play games like nothing experienced before, all in MSI GT72 gaming laptops.
The sturdy and powerful mini gaming PC: Nightblade MI
MSI displays the recently launched Nightblade MI, the sibling of the successful Nightblade series. The bookshelf-sized gaming PCs houses the Intel® Core i7 CPU and a full size MSI GTX 960 video card to offer a stunning visual experience. Along with exclusive features such as the Silent Storm Cooling technology and the prestigious Nahimic Audio Enhancer, the Nightblade MI embodies what every gamer craves for: victory.
Unmatched cooling and acoustic performance: GTX980 Ti GAMING 6G video card
MSI's successful GAMING video cards line are on display in full splendor. Spearheaded by the MSI GTX 980Ti GAMING 6G, which carries 6GB of GDDR5 and the renowned Twin Frozr V thermal design which has won hundreds of awards worldwide. MSI's Twin Frozr V GAMING cards boast a premium LED illuminated MSI GAMING Dragon, which can be controlled by the latest version of the MSI Gaming App. As a finishing touch, MSI has recently launched a premium GAMING SLI bridge which perfectly matches the MSI GAMING theme and features a controllable LED light of its own.
MSI's presence at Gamescom 2015
Date: August 5 to 9, 2015 (Open to everyone: Aug. 6 to 9)
Location: Koelnmesse (Cologne Trade Fair or Cologne Exhibition-Centre), Cologne, Germany
Entertainment area: Hall 8.1, Booth A051 (For all visitors)
Business area: Hall 2.1, Booth D015 (For trade visitors)
And also available at booth of
Square Enix: Hall 9, Booth B-031/B-041,
Ubisoft: Hall 6.1, Booth B020,
AZUBU.TV: HALL 8, Booth A021
MSI Masters Gaming Arena 2015 Grand Finals just around the corner, over US$200,000 in prize money up for grabs
After two intense months of head-to-head matchups, the long-awaited MSI MGA 2015 qualifier has now concluded 16 StarCraft II® players and 8 Heroes of the Storm teams from all over the world. The sqads will head to Seattle to compete for a total prize pool of US$200,000 in the Grand Finals to conclude in August 28th to 31th at PAX Prime 2015.
More details will be announced on the event website. MSI reserves the right to make changes.
MSI MGA 2015: gaming.msi.com/mga
29 years of MSI innovation
MSI is turning 29 this year and is celebrating its anniversary with a variety of exciting events.
As a leading brand in gaming industry, MSI was founded 29 years ago. For the past decades, MSI has achieved a global footprint with sales in over 120 countries and has been recognized with over 10,000 awards from 350 global media. At the core of MSI's innovation remains an unwavering commitment to provide Top Player with Top Choice products. Apart from its partnership with 12 pro-gaming teams around the world, MSI is also an active participant in international gaming tournaments and the host of MSI Masters Gaming Arena (MGA), a world-renowned gaming event. Unanimously acclaimed by gaming enthusiasts and eSports players around the world, MSI is proudly the world's top gaming brand!
Starting in July and running through the coming months, all kinds of anniversary events are providing worldwide MSI fans with great opportunities to win awesome prizes and lots of fun in the process. Join us in celebrating the next great era of MSI!
MSI GAMING Products: gaming.msi.com
MSI MGA 2015: gaming.msi.com/mga
MSI Facebook: Facebook.com/MSIHQFANCLUB
MSI Twitter: Twitter.com/msitweets
MSI Twitch: twitch.tv/msigamingAMEU
MSI Twitch: twitch.tv/msigamingASIA
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4795.4 MHz Memory Frequency on ASRock Z170 OC Formula Marks New World Record
Although ASRock Z170 OC Formula is not publicly available yet, it is already attracting lots of attention from the overclocking community, because John Lam from HKEPC OC lab has broken the world record for memory clock scores last night. With a G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 memory DIMM and ASRock's new prototype Z170 OC Formula, John Lam has managed to force a single DDR4 memory DIMM up to an untouchable 2397.7 MHz memory clock score, landing him number one on the memory clock rank.
For more 100 Series motherboards, head over to:
http://www.asrock.com.tw/microsite/intel100/index.html
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Cherry Announces Cherry MX Silent Keyboard Switches
CHERRY, market leader and specialist for mechanical switches in keyboards, extends the MX family with a new Silent Switch with patented* noise reduction. The manufacturer who consistently improves the development of mechanical key switches is now offering the proven and precise MX technology in a significantly quieter version. CHERRY MX SILENT is the no-compromise solution for everyone.
MX RGB technology for the highest reliability and individual design
The noise-optimized version of the MX RGB switches retains all the properties of previous mechanical switches. The new switches are optimized for use with high-quality SMD LEDs, just like the previous RGB models. Through the transparent casing with scattering surface and lens, an absolutely uniform illumination is achieved. All 16.7 million colors can be displayed when using the corresponding LED with high luminosity. For the new MX generation, CHERRY has chosen for the worldwide unique Gold-Crosspoint technology, which guarantees lasting consistent and lossless input of over 50 million keystrokes.
Popular switching characteristics
Initially, CHERRY will release the new Silent Switches in two versions. First, the peripheral specialist starts with the popular MX Red and MX Black switches, that feature a linear actuator. The force required to trigger the switch is 45 (Red) or 60 grams (Black). MX Red and MX Black provide the switching characteristics that are asked by a majority of the users of mechanical keyboards. As with all MX switches, the bounce time is one millisecond, making quick and accurate entries possible.
Corsair as exclusive launch partner
The new MX switch also convinces in the Silent version with an outstanding production quality and maximum reliability. Thanks to the patented noise reduction it is truly a no-compromise innovation. Corsair has exclusively secured this technology for the first six months after launch, to introduce the world's first gaming keyboard with the new MX Silent switches at the Gamescom 2015 in Cologne.
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ADATA Launches the Premier SP550 SATA 6Gb/s SSD
ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of high performance DRAM modules and NAND flash products, today launched the Premier SP550 SSD, which uses triple-level cell (TLC) architecture to offer an affordable SSD without compromising performance. The Premier SP550 is the first ADATA drive to include the Silicon Motion (SMI) SM2256 controller, which uses NANDXtend technology to help ADATA implement SSD technologies such as data shaping, LDPC ECC, and a RAID engine for enhanced data protection, stability, and reliability. SLC caching technology has been implemented to boost performance.
"Our Premier SP550 SSD integrates superior TLC NAND carefully selected and refined with ADATA quality assurance to deliver leading performance, data reliability, and endurance. It provides customers a clear choice for the best storage experience," said Kevin Chen, Vice President of ADATA.
Ideal as a Cost-Effective, High Performance Upgrade
The Premier SP550 uses TLC flash and the latest SMI controller as a great upgrade solution with a superior cost-performance ratio. Compared to other SSDs, it features outstanding durability, as indicated by higher total bytes written (TBW) ratings, which mean the number of times a drive can write a specified capacity in one lifespan. While a TLC SSD, the Premier SP550 employs SLC caching for faster read/write performance when needed. It further supports SATA DevSlp (device sleep) low power mode to reduce electricity costs and provide longer notebook battery life.
Increased Data Protection with Comprehensive Backup and Management
With low-density parity check error correction, or LDPC ECC, data errors are minimized and SSD life is extended. Smart data shaping also maintains consistent operation and prevents NAND flash wear by evenly distributing drive loads, while a RAID engine boosts data reliability. Bundled software includes Acronis True Image HD, which enables quick data migration to new systems. ADATA Toolbox software includes utilities to monitor and manage the SSD, with drive status, wear level, and lifespan info.
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Velocity Micro Offers PCs Powered by 6th Generation Intel Core Processors
Velocity Micro, the premier builder of award winning enthusiast desktops, laptops, and peripherals announces the availability of Gaming/Enthusiast and Workstation PCs featuring 6th Generation Intel Core processors. Hand-crafted, made in the USA desktops using ASUS Z170 chipset motherboards start at just $1,479, with shipments beginning immediately.
"For well over a decade, Velocity Micro has been providing solutions to the custom PC industry, delivering enthusiast class PCs that create excitement for our market," said Laura Crone, Intel Vice President and General Manager, Channel Platforms and Operations. "We are thrilled that Velocity Micro continues their trend of building high performance systems with 6th Generation Intel Core processors designed specifically for enthusiast desktop PC platforms."
When paired with Velocity Micro's expert build quality, premium components, and Windows 10, 6th Generation Intel Core enthusiast desktop processors create a powerhouse of a PC, perfect for both consumer and business. A few options powered by these new Intel processors include:
- Raptor Z55 - The perfect enthusiast PC, the Raptor Z55 tears through games at ultra settings with the highest possible frame rates. Features unlocked Intel Core i5-6600K and Intel Core i7-6700K desktop processors, starting at $1,479
- ProMagix HD60 - A remarkable workstation PC, the HD60 pairs with professional level graphics to tear through multimedia, CAD, and 3D projects. Features unlocked Intel Core i5-6600K and Intel Core i7-6700K desktop processors, starting around $1,500
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G.SKILL DDR4 Achieves Memory World Record at 4795.8MHz
G.SKILL International Enterprise Co., Ltd., the world's leading manufacturer of extreme performance memory, solid state storage, power supplies, and gaming peripherals, proudly announces the world record memory frequency has been broken with the G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 at DDR4-4795.8 MHz.
In addition to the staggering memory frequency world record, G.SKILL DDR4 memory is also used in an overwhelming majority of new records upon Skylake launch, as validated by HWBOT. See below for a detailed list or visit this page.
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Lite-On Debuts New NVMe M.2 PCIe SSD
Lite-On, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of enterprise and client Solid-State Drives, announces its next generation EP series, the EP2 M.2 with NVMe protocol, at Flash Memory Summit 2015 in Santa Clara, California. As the demand for data storage, server virtualization, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and cloud computing applications increases, companies are looking for ways to consolidate as well as integrate storage solutions that address the need for rigorous workloads.
Lite-On's NVMe M.2 PCIe SSDs are capable of combating various storage issues in the datacenter environment. The EP2 series enables systems to process large amounts of data-intensive applications. By combining the NVMe protocol with Lite-On's customized firmware, commands are bypassed and subsequently, result in improvement for multiple queues and higher queue depths. The CPU is also used to its full potential, so that the IOPS will not be bottlenecked by single core limitations.
The EP2 series delivers superior speed with random read and write performance of up to 250K IOPS/25K IOPS. With ultra-low latencies of 35/35 (μs), the EP2 ensures the fastest and most consistent command response times in the industry. The EP2 also features power loss protection (PLP), scalability, end-to-end data protection, low power consumption, high endurance, sustained performance, and customized firmware, which supports mixed-use environments and application workloads such as online transaction processing (OLTP), financial transactions, E-commerce, SQL logging, collaboration and email servers.
"Lite-On storage takes pride in quality, innovation, and performance for all of our storage products. I'm happy to announce our next generation EP series SSD. The EP series utilizes the latest NVMe protocol, which is combined with our proprietary firmware. This removes the bottleneck on SATA hardware and creates at least 1.4x throughput improvements for all workloads. We are committed in continuing to bring innovative products to meet today's storage demands and stay competitive in the growing market," said Darlo Perez, Managing Director of Lite-On Americas region.
Lite-On will also be showcasing its new ER1 and EM1 SATA SSDs. Designed to address the capacity and performance needs of hyperscale computing, virtualized data centers, and rigorous I/O server operations, both the ER1 and EM1 doubles the maximum capacity of its read intensive drive of up to 4TB --one of the largest capacity of SATA solutions in the marketplace-- in two compact form factor sizes, 1.8" and 2.5."
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BenQ America Releases Curved XR3501 Monitor
BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned digital lifestyle solutions provider and professional gaming monitor pioneer, today introduced the company's all-new XR3501 curved gaming display. Designed to provide a more immersive gaming experience, the 35-inch panel brings gamers a dramatic 2,000R curvature -- the highest of any LCD monitor -- as well as a lightning-fast 144-Hz refresh rate, ultra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio, and BenQ's RevolutionEyes technology -- allowing gamers to experience enhanced visual comfort, a larger viewing area, and seamless peripheral views for a more authentic sense of engagement with today's dynamic content.
BenQ's XR3501 monitor has been designed for casual gamers looking for a more enveloping gaming experience. With over 20 options for color vibrance, the VA panel provides higher color reproduction with better viewing angles, which proves vital when using such a large curved screen by adding an extra layer of color optimization. Users can also adjust color levels directly via OSD or DisplayPilot for complete color control. Using Black eQualizer, the panel brightens darker scenes within games without over-exposing white levels -- giving gamers the advantage of seeing details more clearly than their competitors, while picture in picture allows multiple sources to be connected and viewed on the monitor.
BenQ's curved XR3501 monitor is now shipping across North America at an MSRP of $999.
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NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2016
NVIDIA today reported revenue for the second quarter ended July 26, 2015, of $1.153 billion, up 5 percent from $1.103 billion a year earlier, and up marginally from $1.151 billion the previous quarter.
GAAP earnings per diluted share for the quarter were $0.05. This includes a charge of $0.19 per diluted share in connection with the company's decision to wind down its Icera modem operations, after a viable buyer failed to emerge. It also includes a charge of $0.02 per diluted share related to the NVIDIA SHIELD tablet recall. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.34, up 13 percent from $0.30 a year earlier, and up 3 percent from $0.33 in the previous quarter.
"Our strong performance in a challenging environment reflects NVIDIA's success in creating specialized visual computing platforms targeted at important growth markets," said Jen-Hsun Huang, president and chief executive officer of NVIDIA.
"Our gaming platforms continue to be fueled by growth in multiple vectors -- new technologies like 4K and VR, blockbuster games with amazing production values, and increasing worldwide fan engagement in e-sports. We're working with more than 50 companies that are exploring NVIDIA DRIVE to enable self-driving cars. And our GPU-accelerated data center platform continues to make great strides in some of today's most important computing initiatives -- cloud-based virtualization and high performance computing applications like deep learning."
"Visual computing continues to grow in importance, making our growth opportunities more exciting than ever," he said.
Capital Return
During the second quarter, NVIDIA paid $52 million in cash dividends and $400 million in share repurchases -- returning an aggregate of $452 million to shareholders. In the year's first half, the company returned an aggregate of $551 million to shareholders.
NVIDIA will pay its next quarterly cash dividend of $0.0975 per share on September 11, 2015, to all shareholders of record on August 20, 2015.
NVIDIA's outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 is as follows:
- Revenue is expected to be $1.18 billion, plus or minus two percent.
- GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be 56.2 percent and 56.5 percent, respectively, plus or minus 50 basis points.
- GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $484 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be approximately $435 million.
- GAAP and non-GAAP tax rates for the third quarter of fiscal 2016 are expected to be 22 percent and 20 percent, respectively, plus or minus one percent.
- The above GAAP outlook amounts exclude additional restructuring charges, which are expected to be in the range of $15 million to $25 million, in the second half of fiscal 2016.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $25 million to $35 million.
During the second quarter, NVIDIA achieved progress in each of its platforms.
Gaming:
- Continued strong demand for GeForce GTX GPUs, driven by advanced new games and growth in competitive e-sports, which now have an estimated 130 million viewers.
- Unveiled the flagship GeForce GTX 980 Ti GPU, with the power to drive 4K and VR gaming.
- Increased users of the GeForce Experience PC gaming platform to 65 million, from 38 million a year earlier.
- Launched the NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV device, the most advanced smart TV platform, which connects TVs to a world of entertainment apps and services.
- Continued strong momentum for NVIDIA GRID graphics virtualization, which more than tripled its customer base to over 300 enterprises from a year earlier.
- Engaged with more than 3,300 companies exploring the use of deep learning in areas such as speech recognition, image analysis and translation capabilities.
- Shipped cuDNN 3.0, which doubles the performance of deep learning training on GPUs and enables the training of more sophisticated neural networks. cuDNN has been downloaded by more than 9,000 researchers worldwide.
- Working with more than 50 companies to use the NVIDIA DRIVE PX platform in their autonomous driving efforts.
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EA SPORTS Unveils FIFA Ultimate Team Draft - an All New Way to Play FIFA 16
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that EA SPORTS FIFA 16*, chosen Best Sports Game by E3 2015 Game Critics, delivers New Ways to Play in its two most popular modes: FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) and Career Mode. FIFA Ultimate Team introduces FUT Draft, a brand new way for fans to test their team building skills and compete with some of the best football players in the world. And this season, Career Mode adds two features most requested by fans: Pre-season Tournaments and Player Training that ensure an even deeper and more authentic career whether fans play as a manager or a pro.
In FIFA Ultimate Team Draft, fans can compete in single player or online** in a single knockout string of four games to achieve rewards - the more games won, the better the reward to utilize in your FUT Club. Once fans enter a Draft using virtual coins, FIFA Points, or a Draft Token, they will choose from one of five formations, then a captain, and then go on to fill out the rest of their 23-man squad by selecting a player from a choice of five in each position. Fans will be tested as they choose between picking the best players and creating a team with the right chemistry before they enter their games. See FUT Draft in action as two of England's top football pundits, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville play the all new mode: here.
"We are delivering unprecedented depth and innovation to the franchise this season by bringing several new ways to play across Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and through the introduction of twelve Women's National Teams," said David Rutter, VP and GM, EA SPORTS FIFA. "We think fans are going to be equally as excited with all the new ways as they have been with the gameplay in FIFA 16. From hands-on gameplay events across the world, we've heard resoundingly positive feedback on the balanced and exciting experience we are building in FIFA 16."
FIFA 16 delivers Innovation Across the Entire Pitch in gameplay highlighted by No Touch Dribbling and Clinical Finishing, two new features sure to provide Moments of Magic in the final third. To balance against attacking players, defenders now move as a unit with new positioning and 25 feature changes to their locomotion, ensuring they stay with attackers and give fans Confidence in Defending. Arguably the most important part of the pitch, the middle of the park is where matches are won and lost, and FIFA 16 encourages fans to gain Control in Midfield with Passing with Purpose and Interception Intelligence, two revolutionary features that elevate the battle for possession and balance gameplay. Goalkeepers have also been improved with new save animations and authentic positioning.
Rich and authentic football narrative in FIFA 16 is driven by hours of new commentary, new commentators in German and Russian, and more than 900 new real chants sung in stadiums across the globe. BORRUSSIA-PARK in Mönchengladbach, El Monumental in Buenos Aires, and CenturyLink Field in Seattle make up three of the nine stadiums making their debut in FIFA 16, taking the total to more than 70 stadia in game. And the German Bundesliga gets an authentic presentation package in FIFA 16 synonymous with the league's television broadcast visuals, including score graphics, team sheets, and player analysis.
FIFA Ultimate Team also adds new broadcast presentation to give fans a unique experience from game-to-game. Dynamic commentary in FUT will now have commentators reacting to the stats and history of your club. FIFA 16 also sees the arrival of Legends Chemistry, which will increase chemistry links between legends and squad players, and eight new FIFA Ultimate Team Legends, only on Xbox.
In Career Mode, Pre-season Tournaments will help managers grow transfer budgets and get their team in good form ahead of competition that counts. Managers will select from three of nine tournaments presented at the start of each season before jumping into their domestic campaign. Player Training will assist in the development of youth and squad players in between matches. Fans will select from more than 30 drills and put up to five players through their paces to improve faster. This opens up new ways to play, especially for those managers looking to develop youth players and transfer them to other clubs.
The all new FIFA Trainer helps all fans Compete at a Higher Level by utilizing an optional, ground-breaking in-game training system which uses the context of the game to display controller options to the player. The trainer options will progress as the level of the trainer increases, which can be set to automatic or controlled manually.
FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced, authentic, and beautiful football experience. Fans who pre-order*** FIFA 16 can choose from Standard, Deluxe, and Super Deluxe editions. The Super Deluxe edition offers up to 40 FIFA Ultimate Team Jumbo Premium Gold Packs, three FIFA Ultimate Team loan players for five games each, and two brand new celebrations from the EA SPORTS Football Club catalogue.
A trailer showcasing the new season of FIFA 16 can be viewed: here.
FIFA 16 will be available starting September 22 in North America on Origin on PC, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems.
For more information about EA SPORTS FIFA 16 visit http://www.easports.com/fifa or join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.Facebook.com/easportsfifa. Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hashtag #FIFA16. The game is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB.
EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX and EA SPORTS UFC®.
*Not all features available on all gaming platforms.
**Internet connection and Origin account required. Must be 13+ to create an account.
***Offer restrictions apply. Please see http://www.easports.com/fifa for details.
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EA Announces The Sims 4 Get Together Expansion Pack
Your Sim's life is better with friends! Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) announced that The SimsTM 4 Get Together Expansion Pack* is coming to PC and Mac® this November. For the first time, players will be able to create and play with groups of Sims as they explore a beautiful European-inspired world, make new friends, and live it up!
This Smart News Release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150805005617/en/
Brand new to The Sims 4, players can introduce their Sims to a variety of different Clubs, featuring Sims with distinct interests, personalities, and behaviors. If players can't find the perfect Club for their Sims, they can create and customize their own Clubs to play any way they like.
Windenburg is a new world, with picturesque locations for players' Sims to explore, such as the sprawling hedge maze at the garden chateau, stunning pools along the bluffs, and the mysterious ancient ruins. It is also a great world for socializing.
Players can take their Sims to local hotspots to gossip over a delicious espresso at the café, play games with their pals in the pub, dance the night away at the disco, and more! In The Sims 4 Get Together, there's always something fun for Sims, and their friends, to do.
The Sims 4 Get Together is not yet rated by the ESRB and is available to pre-order on Origin for PC and Mac, at retail stores and for digital download. For more information, please visit http://www.TheSims.com/get-together.
*REQUIRES THE SIMS 4 GAME (SOLD SEPARATELY) AND ALL GAME UPDATES TO PLAY.
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Eurocom announces plans of supporting socket based Skylake Intel Core i7-6700K CPUs in line of high performance laptops
Eurocom is announcing plans to support socket based Intel Skylake desktop 6th Gen Intel® Core i7-6700K processors in a line of high performance, fully upgradeable, LGA 1151 socket based laptops.
"Our customers can again combine the most advanced power of socket based, desktop Intel processors and high performance graphics into a sleek and menacing, fully upgradeable, long lasting laptops for massive performance and capability on the go." Mark Bialic, Eurocom President.
Utilizing the Intel® Z170 Chipset the EUROCOM X4 and X6 will be socket based to allow for CPU upgradeability, with the ability to support DDR4 2133 memory for added performance and capability. The EUROCOM X4 and X6 are the newest in a very long line of high performance laptops with support for socket based, desktop Intel processors.
Again, Eurocom is focusing on offering customers high performance, fully upgradeable, socket based systems that will last, while many other companies are locking in customers with disposable and short lifespan computers. Eurocom systems will last because they are well built and stress tested before the customer receives it. They will last because the systems are easily upgradeable and repairable if need be. They will last because customers can configure the most capable mobile components and desktop processors into their laptops. Eurocom laptops will be around long after the current fashion trends and blinking keyboard lights are out of style
The X4 and X6 will support the enthusiast Intel Core i7-6700K, 91 W processor with improved performance and efficiency. Four cores and 8 threads, thanks to Hyperthreading are supported. Turbo Boost 2.0 technology is also supported. Like the current EUROCOM P5 and P7 systems, the X4 and X6 will be equipped with an overclocking BIOS for full user control over the CPU performance. Integrated graphics Intel HD 530 are included and is DirectX 12 compatible.
Support for DDR4 memory will improve the EUROCOM X4 and X6 power consumption and data transfer speeds, thanks to the new bus. DDR4 uses 20 percent less power while supporting a new, power down model for super low power consumption. The EUROCOM X4 and X6 will benefit with a slight boost in battery life and enhanced performance.
The EUROCOM X4 will be based on a 15.6" chassis while the X6 will be based on a 17.3" body. Both will support 4k displays and have a wealth of high performance technology available for configuration. MXM 3.0b graphics from NVIDIA GeForce and NVIDIA Quadro will be supported for configurable and upgradeable professional and enthusiast level graphics. M.2 storage technology will be enhanced with PCIe 3.0 specifications and RAID support.
Intel Core i7-6700K Specs
-4 cores, 8 threads
-91W
-14nm
-8M L3 Cache
-4 GHz with 4.2 GHz boost clock
-Support for DDR4 2133 MHz memory
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Azubu's New 3.0 Platform Officially Transitions to Azubu.tv
Azubu, the nothing-but-eSports livestreaming platform, today announced that its completely rebuilt 3.0 platform has officially launched. Designed with community feedback and expectations top of mind, Azubu 3.0 is an open-platform service that provides a new user interface and a customizable streaming experience for the eSports community. Transitioning from the beta.azubu.tv URL, the new Azubu experience will continue to be treated as a public beta, with rapid updates, new features, and constant refinement based on community feedback, accessable at Azubu.tv. For users who want to compare the new 3.0 experience to the earlier version of Azubu, Azubu 2.0 will be available for a limited time at oldschool.azubu.tv!
"Since we launched, we've had phenomenal feedback - over 90% of it positive - and some great suggestions for improvement" said Azubu CEO, Ian Sharpe. "3.0 is bigger than an upgraded video player or a more streamlined global infrastructure. It is a reflection of our dedication to eSports. It is a way to empower the community. The need for an eSports-dedicated streaming platform is greater than ever and we want to continue to build out a platform that reflects just that: all eSports, all of the time."
In addition to allowing any user to stream, as well as a complete website and branding redesign, Azubu 3.0 introduces a new modular layout that gives broadcasters control over how their stream is being displayed to viewers. Broadcasters can custom-design pages to address their individual tastes and those of their viewers with the option of choosing a variety of modules, such as social, stats, profile, and chat, with more modules rolling out post launch. The modules are one of many features that are still being tested, fine-tuned, and evolved, so Azubu welcomes community feedback for this and all features on the platform.
Azubu 3.0 also has a feature not normally seen amongst livestreaming platforms: full 24/7 live customer support for broadcasters in 3 separate languages - English, Korean, and Portuguese - with more to come as Azubu continues to grow its global audience.
To see the new site and for more information on Azubu 3.0, please visit http://www.azubu.tv, follow Azubu on Twitter @AzubuTV, and like the Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/AzubuMedia.
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Rivet Networks Unleashes Killer E2400 with Advanced Stream Detect 2.0
Rivet Networks, a leading maker of high performance networking products, today launched the world's most advanced networking detection and prioritization technology for gamers and performance users as part of its all-new Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller. The Killer E2400 delivers unprecedented speed, intelligence and control for the ultimate networking experience.
The E2400 provides additional intelligence by automatically detecting and prioritizing specific website traffic in addition to networked applications and games. By providing two additional network priority levels, Killer E2400 gives users six levels of prioritization to take full advantage of enhanced application and website detection. The adapter delivers industry-leading latency performance, outperforming the competition by up to 50 percent during single application usage and up to 10x faster when multitasking, offering more powerful network control, improved latency, reduced jitter and virtually eliminates video freezes so users can play, watch and stream games all at the same time.
The Killer E2400 also is able to work together with Killer Wireless products via Killer DoubleShot Pro technology, which uses both Killer Ethernet and Killer Wireless interfaces simultaneously to automatically route high priority traffic to the fastest connection.
For users that want the absolute best performance, DoubleShot-X3 Pro works in systems that have two Killer Gigabit Ethernet Controllers and one Killer Wireless-AC Adapter. DoubleShot-X3 Pro automatically identifies all traffic and sends high priority traffic over the fastest connection, standard traffic over the next fastest connection and bulk traffic over the remaining connection. DoubleShot-X3 combines the speed of two wired Killer Gigabit Ethernet controllers with the flexibility of Killer Wireless to provide max throughput as high as 2.867 Gbps.
The new Killer E2400 is being released in partnership with MSI and GIGABYTE, global leaders in gaming hardware. MSI will feature the E2400 on multiple Z170 motherboards, including the Z170A GAMING M9 ACK with Killer DoubleShot Pro. The MSI X99A GODLIKE GAMING motherboard will support DoubleShot-X3, with dual Killer E2400 controllers and the all new Killer Wireless-AC 1535. GIGABYTE is launching their Z170X-Gaming 7 and Z170X-Gaming GT both with E2400 while support for DoubleShot-X3 will be included in their new top of line Z170X-Gaming G1 motherboard.
"Rivet Networks prides itself on constantly raising the bar for both traffic detection and traffic prioritization to deliver the ultimate online experience", said Michael Cubbage, CEO at Rivet Networks. "GIGABYTE and MSI have both made superior networking performance a priority for their new motherboards and the new Killer E2400 will give their customers the absolute best online experience."
Killer E2400 Features:
- Advanced Stream Detect 2.0 offers the most advanced network data detection available in consumer products today. Advanced Stream Detect 2.0 automatically classifies and prioritizes network traffic for online games, HD video and specific websites for better quality and fewer interruptions in a user's online experience
- Lag and Latency Reduction Technology designed specifically to reduce latency and improve online gaming and HD video performance
- Visual Bandwidth Control shows which applications and websites are monopolizing bandwidth and gives users the control to optimize performance by adjusting priorities and setting bandwidth limits so that low priority traffic doesn't interfere with multimedia applications or favorite websites
Availability
The Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller is available immediately in select GIGABYTE and MSI products.
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Acer Unleashes New Predator G6 Desktop
Today Acer announces the release of its "Unstoppable Fighting Machine," the Acer Predator G6-710 gaming desktop. This is the first in a series of unveilings of Acer's game changing Predator range during Gamescom. Acer will unleash the full gaming portfolio at IFA 2015 in Berlin in September. The Predator G6-710 unveiled today at Gamescom in Cologne can be viewed at the TeamAcer Booth in Hall 10.1 / D050, which will be open to the public from August 6 - 9, 2015.
Unstoppable Power
Powered by the latest 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700K processors, the Acer Predator G6-710 delivers maximum power by utilizing the massive potential of the Intel core, the latest Windows 10 OS, and a market-dominating 64 GB of DDR4 dual-channel memory. This huge amount of RAM future proofs the G6-710 against new game releases, and lets users play, stream, work or have any other compute intensive tasks running with ease. The "One-Punch" CPU overclocking capability is combined with the IceTunnel cooling system to keep the system chilled at excess speeds, giving players an overwhelming power boost to take them through any tricky in-game situation. Network connectivity comes in the way of super-speedy Wi-Fi 802.11ac. All of this is monitored and controlled from the PredatorSense control hub, which offers full running stats such as CPU clock rate, temperature, and the fan speed. Players can also adjust the lighting, fan and the overclock stage through the portal.
"The new 6th Gen Intel Core enthusiast desktop processors were designed specifically with gamers and enthusiasts in mind," said Gregory Bryant, Intel corporate vice president and general manager, Desktop Client Platforms Group. "We're excited to work closely with Acer to bring amazing performance and overclocking to gaming enthusiasts everywhere."
To see this power turned into action, the G6-710 is running NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 980 with UHD 4K2K (3840 x 2160) display capabilities. Paired with a matching high resolution monitor, such as the curved Predator X34 with G-SYNC technology, even the most demanding gamer can enjoy visuals with incredible detail free from lagging and stuttering.
Intimidating Visuals and Sound
The G6-710 comes with Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 - with Environmental Audio Extensions (EAX) 5.0 and 5.1 channel audio support - with new UI and customizable personal sound profile so users can tune the system to a new level of audio immersion. Whether on headphones, external speakers or the unit's audio hardware, the ability to clearly hear specific sounds in a gaming environment is key to the whole experience and it's just one of a few elements of SBX Pro Studio that supports optimum gaming, video and audio across the board. With four audio jacks, this unit is also perfect for group play.
All this is packed into a radically redesigned armour-like shell crafted to look the part of an unstoppable fighting machine. The casing allows for a bi-directional inflow of air to enable the IceTunnel cooling, and also houses the expansion slots (1 x PCI-E X16 slot, 2 x PCI-E X1 slots, 2 x M.2 slots), letting the beast support up to 12 TB of storage (expandable by a further 512 GB with SSD). Outfitted with the included SteelSeries APEX RAW keyboard, SteelSeries Sensei RAW gaming mouse and lavish USB port provision (6 x USB 3.0/ 2 x USB 2.0), there's ample room to add in any extra peripherals a gamer needs to annihilate the competition.
Pricing and Availability
The Acer Predator G6-710 desktop PC will be available in October in North America with pricing and configurations announced at that time.
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HyperX Releases HyperX FURY DDR4 Kits of Two for Intel Skylake Platform
HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the addition of 8 GB and 16 GB dual-channel kits of two to the HyperX FURY DDR4 family. The new kits are available in low-latency 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz and 2666 MHz frequencies and are optimized for the new Intel Skylake platform. HyperX FURY DDR4 is the first product line to offer automatic overclocking via plug-and-play functionality for the next generation of high-end desktops utilizing 6th Generation Intel Core Processors (former codename Skylake-S) and the Z170 chipset.
"We are thrilled to announce additional HyperX FURY DDR4 dual-channel kits in low-latency 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz and 2666 MHz speeds for entry-level enthusiasts looking to maximize their gaming performance and user experience," said Lawrence Yang, business manager, HyperX. "These new modules reach the highest frequencies possible through automatic overclocking with no hassle. HyperX FURY DDR4 is ideal for anyone looking for maximum speed with minimum initial investment."
- Easy to install1: plug-and-play functionality
- Automatic overclocking: reach faster speeds just by installing the memory, no adjustments in BIOS needed
- Cost-efficient: the perfect combination of price and DDR4 performance
- Unique: asymmetrical, signature FURY heat spreader
- Design: low profile, black heat spreader color and matching PCB
- Reliable: 100% factory tested at frequency
- Compatible: tested with all popular brands of motherboards
- Guaranteed: lifetime warranty, free technical support
- Capacities: 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB & 64 GB kits
- Frequency: 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz
- CAS Latency: CL14-CL15
- Voltage: 1.2V
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
- Storage Temperature: -55°C to 100°C
- Dimensions: 133.35mm x 34.24mm
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