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GameDaily Connect USA 2019 Conference Set for Late August in Disneyland

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GameDaily Connect USA 2019 Conference Set for Late August in Disneyland

In an official mailing, the newly-minted GameDaily Connect USA Conference (formerly Casual Connect) was announced, set for August 27-29, 2019 and, like last year’s event, to be hosted at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California.

This year’s North American conference will be the first since Greenlit Content acquired Casual Connect in December 2018. GameDaily is one of Greenlit Content’s games business-focused media brands. Greenlit Content has been subsequently acquired by esports organizational powerhouse, REKTGlobal.

Along with the announcement and new name, GameDaily Connect presented the new, more colorful conference logo as well. Following the link from the announcement email to the event website, however, showed this year’s dates and location but don’t yet reflect the “GameDaily Connect” branding and haven’t shed all of the 2018 conference information. The symposiums, LiveOps Connect and 21st Century Leadership & Power In Diversity Symposium, are listed with 2018 dates, but it’s not clear yet if these symposiums, or if others in replacement, may turn up again this year.

Still, on the conference’s front page, featured speakers and track information for GameDaily Connect is easily found. Event organization through a rebrand is a work in progress on two fronts — and there are two months until the conference — so it may take some time for the conference’s info to be sorted out and updated.

One baton that’s definitely getting passed from Casual Connect to GameDaily Connect is the Indie Game scholarship and awards program. Indie game developer entrants can submit their game for consideration by June 30th.

The GameDaily Connect experience itself will tell how similarly other aspects of the event will follow (or take a different route than) Casual Connect’s style and format and whether it will attract attendees of similar quality and quantity. Keep an eye on Events for Gamers for more information as the conference approaches in late summer.

Tune-In to EVE North in Toronto, CCP Games’ Next Stop on the EVE Invasion World Tour

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Tune-In to EVE North in Toronto, CCP Games’ Next Stop on the EVE Invasion World Tour

June 20, 2019 – Reykjavík, Iceland – CCP Games, the creators of the in-depth and uniquely player-driven spaceship MMO game EVE Online, is about to kick off EVE North, the first officially hosted EVE Online convention to occur in Canada. This is the fourth event of the year-long EVE Invasion World Tour, a global series of Capsuleer gatherings, bringing EVE Online closer to its community than ever before. On June 21, EVE North begins a weekend-long EVE-fest in Toronto, at the Delta Hotels Toronto, where EVE Online developers eagerly await mingling with the attending EVE Online community, on-site and online.

“The first official EVE event in Canada’s proud history will take place in beautiful downtown Toronto in partnership with EVE North, the stalwart organizers of countless, regular local meets,” said Bergur Finnbogason, Creative Director of EVE Online. “We’re looking forward to celebrating all things New Eden with our Canadian capsuleers, and to showcasing the latest activity from both the EVETeam and our community to our pilots across the globe.”

Tickets for EVE North are now sold out, but fans can still join in on Saturday 21st June for the first day of the action via the livestream on CCP’s Twitch channel. The full EVE North presentation schedule can be found in CCP’s EVE North Megablog . As round four of eight EVE Online fan events that make up the EVE Invasion World Tour, EVE North will feature presentations from CCP developers and the most impressive player presentation schedule yet seen on the world tour, as well as epic parties celebrating EVE’s Canadian community.

The EVE Invasion Tournament Series continues at EVE North, with each EVEInvasion World Tour stop featuring a single-elimination tournament where players can win bragging rights and PLEX. In addition, every winning team from all tournament locations will be invited for a paid trip to CCP’s home in Reykjavik, Iceland, to showcase their prowess in battle and compete against each other at EVE Fanfest 2020. EVE North attendees can sign up for the single elimination 2v2 tournament here.

Future events on the 2019 EVE Invasion World Tour include:

  • Fanfest HOME (Player’s home, Finland), August 23 @ Kimitoön. Participate via livestream; details to be announced.
  • G-fleet Berlin (Berlin, Germany), September 13-14 @ AltMünze. Tickets on sale now; more info to follow.
  • EVE Vegas (Las Vegas, USA), October 25-27 @ Flamingo Hotel & Casino. Tickets on sale now.
  • EVE London (London, UK), November 23 @ Indigo at the 02 Arena. Tickets on sale August 23.

For more information, keep an eye on the EVE Community News Feed or follow the hashtag #eveworldtour on social media. EVE Online can be downloaded for free by visiting www.eveonline.com

About EVE Online®
EVE Online (PC/Mac) is a compelling, community-driven spaceship MMO game where players can build and pilot a wide variety of starships, traversing vast solar systems for free and choosing their own path from countless options, experiencing space exploration, immense PvP and PvE battles, mining, industry and a sophisticated player economy in an ever-expanding sandbox. EVE is a captivating game in which hundreds of thousands of players compete for riches, power, glory and adventure, forging their own destinies in a single thriving universe. For more information, visit www.eveonline.com.

Oculus Connect 6 Announced

Paul Philleo
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Oculus Connect 6 Announced

Oculus Connect, Facebook’s annual developer-focused conference built around their Oculus virtual reality (VR) ecosystem, is heading for its year six event. Oculus Connect 6 (OC6), is date-and-place official: the event will be held September 25th and 26th, returning to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center.

Earlier this year, at Facebook’s other major developer event, F8, virtual reality was one of the linchpins of the event. At F8, the standalone headset, the Oculus Quest, and the Rift S update on the Rift headset, were both announced for pre-order (and have since launched). After these fresh SKU launches, what new hardware, accessories, services or changes in price points might be announced?

Looking further down the line, perhaps there may be an update on the Oculus Half Dome project, which, even without fresh news about it, still appears to be Oculus’ next step forward in virtual reality hardware.

In an official blog post, the Oculus team not only touches on virtual reality but augmented reality (AR) as well, so it’s possible there will be more insight on plans to expand from VR into AR.

Oculus Studios & Respawn Entertainment
Oculus Studios and Respawn Entertainment to reveal new game title at OC6 (Image credit: Oculus)

One bit of confirmed information about a participating company  — from a game developer, no less — was teased in the official OC6 announcements. Respawn Entertainment, the developers who created Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, will be showing off “a new AAA first-person VR combat experience.”

As my use of “maybe” wording has demonstrated, there are more questions than confirmed answers about what to expect from this year’s Oculus Connect, but the event is still months away. Speakers and any other event hallmarks have not been announced yet either. If Oculus Connect agendas from previous years are a measuring stick, Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg is likely to lead the keynote, with other key talks or keynote contributions from Oculus Chief Scientist Michael Abrash and CTO John Carmack can be expected. On the virtual reality and gaming side, Jason Rubin, Facebook’s VP of Special Gaming Strategies will help lead that aspect of the discussion at OC6.

For more info about Oculus Connect 6, swing by the official blog post for a read.

5 Reasons why you can’t miss Game Quality Forum Global!

Mathew Anderson
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5 Reasons why you can’t miss Game Quality Forum Global!

1. We’ve got the best speaker line-up you’ve ever seen.

Literally! The. Best. Speakers. In Game Quality terms, we’re bringing together the guys and gals that brought us League of Legends, Battlefield, PUBG, Rainbow Six, the Metro series, amongst others. Not to mention, this will be the most international speaker faculty we’ve ever welcomed to the GQF Series. Game Quality Gurus joining us include:

  • David King, Technical Director, Electronic Arts
  • Guillaume Desjardins, Dev Testing Lead, Ubisoft
  • Alexander Andelkovic, Senior Agile Testing Lead, King
  • Cole Tufts, QA Lead, Riot Games
  • Ghulam Khan, Head of QA and Localisation, SEGA
  • John Pompei, Head of Player Experience, Electronic Arts
  • Mike Kim, Localisation Director, Tencent
  • Quinn Barbuta, QA Manager, Guerrilla Games
  • Chris Howell, Principal QA Engineer, Natural Motion Games
  • Rudolf Thomas Inderst, International Community Specialist, Koch Media
  • Tamara Tirjak, Senior Localisation Manager, Frontier Developments
  • Michelle Mangio, Director of Product Quality, Amazon Game Studios

And this is just a few – over 40 Game Quality experts from QA, Localisation and Community Management/Player Support will be presenting on everything from automation and machine learning to service quality measurement. Check out the full speaker line-up on the GQF Global website.

2. It’s the only Game Quality event that focuses on bringing together all departments involved in Game Quality – QA, Localisation and Player Support/Community Engagement.

We’ve all seen the tide shift towards a much stronger focus on improving internal collaboration over the past few years – It’s clear that to get the best quality games out there, you need to have a team that is working in harmony, with the right work flows, processes and software to back it up.

GQF Global gives special team discounts to anyone bringing their colleagues along with them and the agenda is split so that each department has plenty to learn! Check out our Internal Collaboration blog for some industry insights on internal collaboration or the Event Agenda for the sessions at the conference!

3. All the cool kids will be there.

Besides our mega star speaker panel, the list of studios and publishers already confirmed to attend reads like a who’s who of Gaming. If you’re not on the list, you’re missing out!

Confirmed attendees include: Rovio Entertainment, EA DICE, Capcom, Paradox Interactive, Bethesda, Creative Assembly, Jagex  Nintendo, , Bandai Namco Entertainment, WB Games, Wargaming.net, and many more.

This is your one annual opportunity to Network ‘Like a Boss’.

Meet all the main players in the industry and make the most of this opportunity to learn from each other and improve overall Game Quality.  See who else is coming – download the sample delegate list or request a copy via email: mailto:enquire@iqpc.co.uk

4. Be the first to see and hear about the latest tech out there.

The Game Quality Forum Global welcomes the best, and most innovative solutions providers in the world. From all round service providers, to localisation, testing or software specialists – we’ve got them all. Our Sponsors list includes:

  • EC Innovations
  • Godspeed Games
  • Goodbay Technologies
  • Keywords Studios
  • Pole To Win
  • Quantic Lab
  • RoundTable Studio Inc
  • Systran
  • TELUS International
  • Testronic
  • Wordbee
  • XTM International

Find out more about the tech that will be discussed at the event here – Game Quality Forum Global Sponsors.

5. Party like its your birthday.

We’ve got a real treat in store for you. Not only are we hosting this year’s forum in the incredible city of Amsterdam, but we’ve also got sponsored networking and drinks receptions hosted by Quantic Labs (25th) and Testronic (26th) and then to finish up, we’re hosting the Gaming IQ party at the Strandzuid!

This a chance for you to kick back after a hard few day’s learning and networking! Available to everyone at no extra charge, this year’s party is a ‘Thank you’ to our wonderful Gaming IQ community for their continued support and celebration of our new global forum – get ready to have some fun in one of the most beautiful venues in Amsterdam. For more info on the extra curricular activities going on at GQF Global – download the Event Guide.

So – If you haven’t already booked on to join us 25-27 June, then register now before it is too late!

Register to join everyone in the industry at the best event out there now >>

Esports Conglomerate ReKTGlobal Acquires Greenlit Content

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Esports Conglomerate ReKTGlobal Acquires Greenlit Content

New York, NY – June 11, 2019 – ReKTGlobal, the global esports business authority and parent company of Rogue, today announces its acquisition of New Jersey-based Greenlit Content, a hybrid company that is behind some of gaming’s most popular sites including TwinGalaxies.com, Shacknews.com, GameDaily.Biz and PrimaGames.com, and also creates viral branded gaming content, events and activations in collaboration with some of the world’s most popular consumer companies such as Xbox, HyperX, Chips Ahoy!, Warner Bros.,and Redbox. Greenlit Content reaches up to 100 million gamers monthly through specially curated video, social and editorial content.

Further solidifying relationships between the gaming, esports and non-endemic brand communities, the deal will bring together Greenlit Content’s extensive media network, global GameDaily Connect conferences, gaming audience and brand partners like E3, Comic-Con International, The Beard Club, Activision Blizzard and Dell, with top ReKTGlobal clients such as State Farm, Find Your Grind and NBC Sports, celebrity partners Tainy, Steve Aoki and Imagine Dragons, and Rogue esports players across popular titles including Fortnite, Apex Legends, FIFA, Rainbow Six: Siege and League of Legends.

In addition to serving as a brand partner for E3, Greenlit Content is co-producing the official 2019 E3 Esports Zone. As co-producers, the show features several game exhibitions with NBA 2K, Fortnite, Rocket League and Smash Bros. on the main stage, interviews with dozens of industry notables on the Shacknews content stage, and will host top esports influencers during the official after party on June 11.

“This month celebrates ReKTGlobal’s two-year launch anniversary, and the growth we’ve seen this year alone has been remarkable,” said Dave Bialek, CEO of ReKTGlobal. “After being in talks with Greenlit Content since early 2018, we are thrilled that the acquisition is now complete and look forward to diversifying our assets in order to expand our overall reach and dominate the industry together.”

John Benyamine, CEO and Co-Founder of Greenlit Content remarked, “Although we had a number of other offers from gaming and esports organizations, ReKTGlobal made the most sense for expanding our business and connecting with a global audience. Not only does the vision outlined by Dave and Amish embody our own, we are excited about the opportunity to integrate with the extremely impressive talent and esports roster that ReKTGlobal brings to the table.”

Amish Shah, co-founder of ReKTGlobal added, “We are always looking to add companies to our portfolio that align with our long-term vision. The merger between ReKTGlobal and Greenlit Content was a strategic decision that will give ReKTGlobal the ability to penetrate the market due to our newly combined portfolio and ability to reach over 100 million enthusiastic gamers and esports fans.”

“While esports is a big part of Greenlit Content’s portfolio, we also work with endemic and non- endemic brands across gaming and mixed reality,” commented John Gaudiosi, President and Co-Founder of Greenlit Content. “With the backing of ReKTGlobal, we can continue to grow the esports audience, while offering clients content marketing opportunities with built-in ROI across our network of sites, social, international game developer conferences and consumer- focused events across the U.S.”

ReKTGlobal recently announced the addition of legendary Latin music producer Tainy and music executive Lex Borrero as investors, expanding its growing group of entertainment investments from major music forces that include world renowned EDM sensation Steve Aoki, Billboard Award-winning members of Imagine Dragons, and Live Nation.

In addition to raising $10.8 million in Series A funding earlier this year on behalf of Rogue’s global expansion and entry into the League of Legends Europe Championship (LEC), ReKTGlobal also welcomed 18 esports players into the second semester of its Junior Rogue professional gaming accelerator program that provides amateur Fortnite players with opportunities to succeed in esports, and worked with State Farm to announce its first ever endorsement of an esports athlete, Benjamin “DrLupo” Lupo, a top Twitch streamer and the captain of Rogue’s Fortnite team.

E3, the World’s Leading Video Game Event, Opens Today:Millions Around the World to Watch

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E3, the World’s Leading Video Game Event, Opens Today:Millions Around the World to Watch

LOS ANGELES – June 11, 2019 – E3, the biggest video game event in the world, opens its doors today at the Los Angeles Convention Center to thousands of industry professionals and fans; millions of excited video game enthusiasts around the world are expected to tune into the live streaming from the show floor today, tomorrow, and Thursday. More than 200 exhibitors, including over 50 companies exhibiting at E3 for the first time, are showcasing their latest video games, gear, and innovative interactive technologies; registered attendees come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The show closes at 6PM Pacific on Thursday, June 13.

E3 is the world’s premiere showcase for video games and is owned and produced by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the trade association that represents the $43.4 billion US video game industry.

“E3 is an incredible celebration of the central role that videogames play in American culture and across the globe,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, CEO of ESA. “The $134.9 billion global video game industry is fueled by 2.6 billion gamers who look forward every day to the incredible creativity, innovation, and ingenuity of game developers who continually strive to bring entertaining and inspirational experiences to market for everyone.”

E3 2019 goes far beyond the 860,000 square feet of the convention center, with events taking place throughout LA. This year, E3 is an unmatched ecosystem of press briefings, show floor activities, E3Coliseum panels, networking receptions, parties, and events across the downtown Los Angeles area.

WATCH E3 ONLINE
The launch of https://live.e3expo.com as the official streaming destination of E3 enhances the online fan experience for the tens of millions of viewers who tune in every year to see the future of video games. Livestream the most anticipated press conferences, thrilling esports from the E3 ESL Arena, and engaging panels at E3 Coliseum, all at https://live.e3expo.com.

E3 2019 Includes:

Show floor featuring thousands of the latest products and video games from hundreds of exhibitors, including Nintendo, Mixer, Capcom, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Bethesda, Epic Games, Take-Two Interactive, and here.

Major video game reveals and surprise announcements, including Doom Eternal from Bethesda, Ghost Recon from Ubisoft, Marvel Avengers from SquareEnix, and Pokémon Sword and Shield from Nintendo.

Live esports competitions at the E3 ESPORTS ZONE, a 10,000 square foot, specially designed esports experience. The E3 ESPORTS ZONE will have two stages featuring professional games and influencers. Learn more here.

E3 Coliseum panels and presentations from the biggest names in video games and special guests from the world of entertainment, including Elon Musk, Jack Black, Netflix, John Wick Director Chad Stahelski, The Simpsons producers, Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland, and the teams behind games such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Marvel’s Avengers, Gears 5, Borderlands 3, and Destiny 2, among many others. See the complete E3 Coliseum schedule here.

10G Gaming Lifestyle Pavilion New at the show this year, the 10G Gaming Lifestyle Pavilion will showcase how video games contribute to art, fashion, and music. West Hall #4300.

Into The Pixel 2019 art collection featuring 11 pieces of video game art selected by a jury panel from the industry and fine art worlds. The 2019 collection will be auctioned off on e-Bay starting today, June 11 at noon, with proceeds benefitting the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences. View the 2019 collection online at www.intothepixel.com.

E3 Game Competition finalists showcasing their games on the show floor, with the winner announced during the show. Selected by industry leaders, the finalists represent the best in college and university game design: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Drexel University, Ringling College of Art and Design, UC Santa Cruz, and Columbia College Chicago. The Entertainment Software Association of Canada’s Student Video Game Competition winner UQAT/UQAM will showcase its game Cut Loose. In addition, Ennui Studio, the winner of ESA’s Videojuegos Mexico game competition, will showcase their game TYR: Chains of Valhalla. Learn more here.

We Are booth with live talks and a photo exhibition featuring women in the video game industry, as well as an arcade, custom merchandise benefiting the ESA Foundation, and more. We Are invites all E3attendees to explore what makes the video game industry so vibrant and diverse at Booth #633 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Read more here.

E3 Coliseum 2019 Lineup Features the Biggest Names in Video Games and Special Guests From the World of Entertainment

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E3 Coliseum 2019 Lineup Features the Biggest Names in Video Games and Special Guests From the World of Entertainment

LOS ANGELES – June 10, 2019 – E3 2019, the world’s most powerful industry showcase for new video game titles and technology, will be held June 11-13 at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Attendees will have the chance to visit E3 Coliseum 2019, now in its third year, featuring three full days of panels and presentations from the most compelling, creative voices in entertainment to celebrate how video games shape popular culture.

Hosted at The Novo at L.A. Live, a short walk from the LACC, the E3 Coliseum mainstage event is produced by Geoff Keighley (The Game Awards). This year’s lineup features in-depth panels from the biggest games debuting at E3 2019, as well as speakers from popular culture who have been influenced by video games. Special guests include the multi-talented Jack Black (Jablinski Games Live!), the writers and producers of The Simpsons, Netflix, and a panel on storytelling across screens with Chad Stahelski, the director of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in conversation with Donald Mustard, Worldwide Creative Director of Epic Games (Fortnite), and Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland. Some of the biggest game franchises in the world will address fans with in-depth presentations on projects such as Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Marvel’s Avengers, Borderlands 3, Destiny 2, and even more games that will be revealed for the first time as part of E3 2019.

E3 Coliseum is open to all E3 2019 badge holders on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans can line up outside The Novo at L.A. Live beginning on Tuesday, June 11 at 7 a.m. PDT.

Panels from E3 Coliseum will be streamed on Twitch, E3’s official streaming partner, as well as Mixer.com, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

The full lineup and schedule is available online here. The event hours are as follows:

  • Tuesday, June 12: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Featuring: Gears 5, Borderlands 3, Destiny 2, The Simpsons, and John Wick director Chad Stahelski in conversation with Donald Mustard, Epic Games’ (Fortnite) Worldwide Creative Director.

  • Wednesday, June 13: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Featuring: Jack Black and Jablinski Games Live!, Netflix, and more

  • Thursday, June 14: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Featuring: Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland, The Outer Worlds and more.

Xbox Showcases 60 Anticipated Games, Including 34 to Premiere in Xbox Game Pass

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Xbox Showcases 60 Anticipated Games, Including 34 to Premiere in Xbox Game Pass

LOS ANGELES — JUNE 9, 2019 — Xbox showcased a blockbuster lineup of 60 anticipated games for both console and PC in its Xbox E3 Briefing and shared a glimpse of the future with Project Scarlett, which launches alongside “Halo Infinite” in 2020. Headlined by the biggest game of 2019, “Gears 5,” along with 34 games premiering in Xbox Game Pass, the Xbox E3 Briefing delivered 11 world premieres and a record 14 games from Xbox Game Studios, which will soon include legendary game development studio Double Fine Productions.

“It’s great to celebrate with our incredible fans and show how we are delivering against our vision to empower gamers to play the games they want, with the friends they want, wherever they want,” said Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox. “With thousands of Xbox games in development, we curated our show around our players, with new titles premiering in Xbox Game Pass across console and PC, and game streaming that enables them to play their favorite games, with their friends, wherever they go.”

The Best Way to Discover Great Games on Console and PC

PC gamers around the world can now join the Xbox Game Pass for PC beta through the new Xbox app, which is available today on Windows 10. Xbox Game Pass for PC is designed specifically for PC gamers with a curated library of over 100 high-quality PC games from over 75 developers and publishers including fan-favorite PC titles like “Football Manager 2019,” “Imperator: Rome” and “Metro Exodus.”

Xbox also announced the launch of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, a new plan combining the curated games library for console and PC with Xbox Live Gold.

In addition, Xbox announced a variety of new blockbuster games that are available with Xbox Game Pass for Console starting today, including “Metro Exodus,” “Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition,” “Borderlands: The Handsome Collection” and “Batman: Arkham Knight.”

The Xbox E3 Briefing also showcased new Xbox Game Studios titles that will premiere in Xbox Game Pass, including “Gears 5,” “Battletoads,” “Bleeding Edge,” “The Outer Worlds,” “Ori and the Will of the Wisps,” and 25 games from the ID@Xbox program.

Welcoming Double Fine Productions to Xbox Game Studios

Xbox announced today the intent to acquire legendary game development studio Double Fine Productions, which will bring the total number of development studios under Xbox Game Studios to 15. Led by industry veteran Tim Schafer, the addition of this boundlessly creative studio will reinforce the Xbox team’s commitment to developing original content with memorable characters and unexpected stories. Double Fine showcased the long-awaited “Psychonauts 2” today on the Xbox E3 stage:

  • “PSYCHONAUTS 2” (XBOX ONE AND WINDOWS 10 PC, MAC, LINUX, PLAYSTATION 4). Razputin Aquato, trained acrobat and powerful young psychic, has realized his lifelong dream of joining the international psychic espionage organization known as the Psychonauts! But these psychic super spies are in trouble. Their leader hasn’t been the same since he was kidnapped, and what’s worse, there’s a mole hiding in their headquarters. Raz must use his powers to stop the mole before they execute their secret plan—to bring the murderous psychic villain, Maligula, back from the dead! “Psychonauts 2” launches worldwide in 2020.

The Future of Console Gaming

During its briefing, Xbox demonstrated its commitment to console gaming as a critical choice for players who want a device designed, built and optimized for gaming.

Project Scarlett will set a new bar for console power, speed, and performance, arriving Holiday 2020 alongside “Halo Infinite.” With a custom-designed AMD processor, high bandwidth GDDR6 memory, and a next-generation solid state drive (SSD), Project Scarlett will give developers the power they need to bring their creative visions to life. Thousands of games across four console generations will look and play best on Project Scarlett.

Bringing Xbox to the Cloud

In addition to delivering players the games they want, with the people they want, across console and PC, Xbox is also empowering people to play wherever they want by bringing Xbox to the cloud.

First, Xbox announced the ability to stream games from your Xbox One console, starting in preview this October. With console streaming, gamers will have access to their Xbox One game library and Xbox Game Pass titles on the go, streamed directly from an Xbox One console to a mobile device.

The Xbox E3 Briefing also marked a new milestone for “Project xCloud,” with E3 2019 attendees being among the first in the world to play Xbox One games like “Halo 5: Guardians” and “Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice” streaming on smartphones and tablets. With Project xCloud, Xbox is investing to ensure players have the choice and freedom to play the games they want, with the friends they want, how and where they want.

The World’s Most Advanced Controller

In addition, Xbox unveiled the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. Inspired by fan feedback, the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 is the world’s most advanced controller, designed with the most passionate gamers in mind.

The Elite Series 2 is the second iteration of the fan-favorite Xbox Elite Wireless Controller and is re-engineered for ultimate performance, customization, and durability, and includes 30 new and improved features such as adjustable-tension thumbsticks, wraparound rubberized grip, shorter hair-trigger locks, and up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life.

The Elite Series 2 will launch in 24 markets on Nov. 4 for $179.99 USD/£159.99 GPB/€179.99 EUR and is available for preorder now.

The press release is continued on the next page, with information about the Xbox games showcase.

Game Gear at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! West 2019

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Game Gear at Pepcom’s Digital Experience! West 2019

By: Joyce Lee and Paul Philleo

Pepcom specializes in bringing established and new companies and their technologies to the attention of the media. Their Digital Experience! show recently rolled into San Francisco, and among the new and interesting things to explore, several gaming-related highlights were part of the attraction that got our attention.

GameBender

The day before the Pepcom event, the creators of Makey Makey announced the launch of GameBender, a gaming platform for ages over eight. This platform was created with a vision aimed towards empowering its players through creative play. GameBender is also KickStarter-funded and has reached its goals, although the funding campaign is still continuing.

GameBender's table at Pepcom's event (photo credit: E4G)
GameBender’s table at Pepcom’s event (photo credit: E4G)

In terms of “creative play,” GameBender allows for variations of modding, hacking and changing the rules of games, to help children understand the way games are developed. GameBender has grant funding from the National Science Foundation and a partnership with Scratch, a community of 40 million users providing access to more than one million coded projects like games, apps and do-it-yourself (DIY) TV.

GameBender comes with access to the entire Scratch catalog with easy-to-follow glitch cards, which guide players on how to “bend” games by applying different glitches to games of their choosing. The system also features a camera for use with augmented reality experiences, a compact and square gaming console as well as a game controller.

Closer look at the GameBender hardware (photo credit: E4G)
Closer look at the GameBender hardware (photo credit: E4G)

When asked what inspired the company to create the Gamebender project, Todd Eddie, SVP of the company, explained that creative play has the ability to empower its participants. Players can make decisions and learn things that instantly impact the world around them. “We want people to get addicted to their own creativity,” he said.

GameBender is available for pre-order for $289 USD, with a $60 discount from the estimated in-store retail price of $349 on the official website: gamebender.com.

Hack

There was more than one project with an intersection between education and games. Beta Atunes, Co-founder and CEO of Hack, also has a product that comes from a personal and passionate place. One of her greatest influences and inspirations for her work is having a 10-year old son who is always absorbing information from the world around him.

Hack's hardware and more on display (photo credit: E4G)
Hack’s hardware and more on display (photo credit: E4G)

Hack is a full-stack Linux-based Endless Operating System that teaches children to code and uses a real sandbox for learning how to code. A cast of characters provides children with daily challenges that they can participate in and learn to code in the process. The Hack laptop comes equipped with plenty of apps for kids to use as they dive into the system, such as Chrome, Scratch, Steam and more. The Hack system is also designed with the kid-friendly considerations in mind, such as being ad-free and resistant to infection.

Hack is available in two forms: the Hack Laptop (a high-performance ASUS laptop with Hack awarded as Best First Laptop in 2019 by Parents Magazine) and the Hack Key (a USB that kids can plug into any computer when they’re ready to play). Each product includes a one-year warranty and a period of free content. The Hack laptop is available for $299 and the Hack Key is available for $39.99 at hack-computer.com.

Kingston and HyperX

Of course, games and the hardware that drives them are sometimes (okay, usually) about pure fun or the competitive aspect. Pepcom’s event had this covered too, with the side-by-side tables of Kingston Technology Company, Inc and it’s owned gaming division, HyperX.

Starting with Kingston, the most game-friendly product brought to the table was the KC2000 NVMe PCIe Generation 3 SSD.

Close-up of the KC2000 SSD (Image credit: Kingston)
Close-up of the KC2000 SSD (Image credit: Kingston)

Coming in sizes 250GB to 2TB, the KC2000 features 96 layer 3D TLC NAND memory, a highly condensed form factor for memory layering that doesn’t sacrifice speed. In terms of the all-important speed factor, IOn fact, this SSD should be able able to fit in most laptops. The KC2000 offers 3,200 MB/s and 2,200 MB/s speed. It’s not an addendum for anyone in IT or with sensitive data, so it’s worth adding here that the KC2000 SSD also includes 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption and permits the use of TCG Opal 2.0 security management. By the numbers, the KC2000 should be an option hardcore gamers (and security-conscious users) take a closer look at for their storage needs. The KC2000 SSD MSRP ranges from about $62 for the 250GB model to $410 for the 2TB model.

On the HyperX side of the equation, we’ll take a quick look at some of the audio gear rolled out at Computex. The Cloud series of headsets is familiar to anyone who’s seen a Twitch stream or esports tournament. And to the likely delight of competitive gamers and content streamers, a couple of new models were announced at the recent Taiwanese hardware mega-showcase.

HyperX's recent and upcoming hardware (photo credit: E4G)
HyperX’s recent and upcoming hardware (photo credit: E4G)

The Cloud Alpha S headset, as a feature, highlights dual chamber technology to create a greater range between the bass and treble in the audio. A bass slider adds more control over the “intensity” of the bass.  Also, 7.1 surround sound controlled by a custom-tuned audio box is included for a larger sound stage.

The Cloud Orbit S is a more radical step up from the Alpha S into a more rarified audiophile-level experience. The biggest changes to this headset is the inclusion of Audeze’s 100mm planar magnetic drivers for accurate sound. Waves Nx 3D audio technology adds another layer of immersion to the gaming or any other audio experience you may want to dive into.

Test-driving the Orbit S in the somewhat noisy environment of the Pepcom event, the large ear pads did a great job screening out ambient sound and kept the well-balanced music from their playlist sealed inside.

We’ll be keeping an eye on edtech and games gear and other hardware as the companies and their products turn up at the intersection between games and events!

CLX Arms DreamHack Dallas with More Than 250 Custom Integrated Gaming Computers

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CLX Arms DreamHack Dallas with More Than 250 Custom Integrated Gaming Computers

Wichita, Kan (May 30, 2019) – CLX, award-winning PC integrator, arms DreamHack Dallas with more than 250 custom integrated gaming computers, including 36 flagship CLX Ra full-sized systems for nonstop streaming at the Stream Studio. Powered by AMD RYZEN 7 CPUs and NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti GPUs, the CLX Ra filled Stream Studio will host 80 of the biggest streamers in the industry as well as a boot camp hosted by Harris Heller.

From May 31st to June 2nd, all DreamHack Dallas attendees can also experience the epitome of gaming performance and power through 110 CLX SET and 110 CLX HORUS battle stations at the PC FREEPLAY Zone. Designed to deliver an unmatched immersive gaming experience, CLX’s mid-size SET and HORUS desktops will be powered by AMD RYZEN 5 processors and Radeon RX Video Cards.

“DreamHack is not only a gathering of gamers and fans, but a celebration of creativity, dedication, and community,” says Jorge Percival, Director of Marketing & Product Development. “Every gamer is unique, and every attendee is different; but we embrace each other and are united by our passion for games and esports.”

“We are excited to have CLX’s gaming stations at DreamHack once again, and we can’t wait to see the reactions of our attendees once they experience them in person,” says Marcus Lindmark, co-CEO of DreamHack. “CLX is an important partner and has been with us since 2017, providing top-tier computers as we continue to expand leaving an even bigger mark at the North American market.”

In addition to powering the PC FREEPLAY Zone and Stream Studio, CLX will also be organizing tournaments with prizes in its PC FREEPLAY Zone and surprising attendees with a daily scavenger hunt with prizes worth more than $3000.

For more information about CLX’s DreamHack Dallas events or to speak with a CLX representative, contact pchen@tilsonpr.com.

For information about CLX’s complete lineup of custom integrated systems, or to design your own dream gaming system, visit www.clxgaming.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CybertronPC and Twitter at www.twitter.com/CLXGaming.

June 2019 Game Industry Events Calendar

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June 2019 Game Industry Events Calendar

We’re excited to be presenting yet another great list of upcoming industry events! To help you discover upcoming game industry conferences, conventions, festivals and other events, we post a consolidated list here on Events for Gamers each month.

View June’s event list below. You can also click here for the main calendar view.

May 28-June 1: Computex (Taipei, Taiwan)
28-1: Norwich Games Festival (Norwich, UK)
28-5: Made in Japan Festival (Cambridge, UK)
31-2: Dreamhack Dallas (Dallas, USA)
31-2: Denver Pop Culture Con (Denver, USA)
June 1: Gayming Magazine Launch (Online)
1-3: VRTO (Toronto, Canada)
4: IGEC (Los Angeles, USA)
11-13: E3 Expo (Los Angeles, USA)
12-16: Origins Game Fair (Columbus, USA)
13: Mobile Growth Summit Singapore (Singapore)
15-17: Dreamhack Summer (Jonkoping, Sweden)
17-19: Games for Change Festival (New York, USA)
21-24: RAGECON (Sacramento, USA)
25-27: Game Quality Forum Global (Krakow, Poland)
27: Salt Lake Gaming Con (Salt Lake City, USA)
28-2: Epic Nerd Camp (Philadelphia, USA)

This list is obtained from the main calendar. Did we miss an event? Let us know!

Preview: GAEMS Guardian

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Preview: GAEMS Guardian

How cool (and prepared) does it look when a pro shows up with a briefcase with whatever it is he or she needs to get a job done? The GAEMS Guardian represents that sort of got-it-all-with-me solution — specifically with gamers, game developers, content creators, and streamers in mind.

GAEMS is a company that started in 2010 with the idea in mind they could make more grounded games experiences more portable. The GAEMS Guardian is the latest and most robust iteration of the mobility-in-gaming objective that motivated the creation of the company and its products.

At a recent showcase event in San Francisco, GAEMS representatives showed off what was essentially the finished version of their Guardian build. In the demo room, the popular multiplayer game Fortnite (among other games) was shown on an Xbox One X console, which was mounted inside the Guardian’s case.

The Guardian, like other “personal gaming environment” GAEMS products, begins with a hard shell case and a monitor. In this instance, the 24″ built-in QHD 60 Hz 1440p IPS monitor is bigger and higher-resolution than the GAEMS Sentinel’s monitor. The “9ms response time with overdrive,” as it’s described on the sales page of the GAEMS website, won’t put it in the topmost echelon of gaming monitors by spec, but the action I saw during the time I followed the demos certainly looked clean and smooth.

The “dynamic sound stage” system was surprisingly punchy. Said another way, when playing a DOOM Eternal trailer on it, we had to quickly turn it down quite a bit so that the thumping bass and screeching demons did not risk disturbing anyone next door. The Guardian definitely can put the 9 watts of audio and subwoofers to good use.

GAEMS Guardian model
GAEMS Guardian model and mounted console (photo credit: E4G)

Interestingly, the GAEMS Guardian could be a good device for a game developer with a system-on-a-stick game demo to show, since the USB ports will take, say, an Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast. Or an event or game demo use case can be made, since, through the HDMI port, game video can be exported to a projector or to a capture card.

In terms of accessories, the Guardian is expected to come with several necessary cables, like power and USB. Interestingly, the Guardian comes with a hex wrench for mounting the consoles and the gear.

In terms of connections, on the front right of the case, a port hub can be found loaded with 3 USB (2 1.8a and 1 0.9a) ports, an HDMI port and a 3.5mm mic and headphone jack. For most folks, that should provide enough connectivity for the usual assortment of accessories that may be needed.

An extra touch that shows a hat tip to the content streamers and pro gamers, who are also intended to be among the audience for the GAEMS Guardian, is the addition of designated areas on the case for mounting gear, like mics and lights, on designated areas on the case designed with content streamers in mind.

As any good case would offer, there’s plenty of storage baked in for cables and controllers and other gaming gadgetry. But all this mobility with protection in mind doesn’t come light. The weight of the GAEMS Guardian is 18 lbs. before considering the weight of the gaming hardware to be included inside.

GAEMS crowdfunding trailer (Video credit: GAEMS)

The GAEMS Guardian is slated to ship this July in North America, with the international release to follow by the holidays at the end of the year. Essentially, the only difference between the models will be the provision of universal power adapters.

While the mobility, durability, and versatility of GAEMS Guardian could definitely hit the sweet spot for streamers, pro gamers, content creators, even game developers, the $700 price tag is going to definitely challenge some budgets. In fact, some of the older, smaller GAEMS gaming mobility solutions may be a better fit for some. But if the Guardian is the gaming case or gaming mobility solution you’ve always dreamed of, more info can be found at the Indiegogo page.

You can also check an excellent gaming monitor article here.

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