Developer Pixel Cream are proud to announce that their sports/action game hybrid Way of Redemption is live on Steam and PS4! A dizzying, action-packed new genre: Multiplayer Online Sports Arena is here, and up to four players will be challenged by frenzied gameplay, non-stop action, and competitiveness. Only those who wisely use their skills will come out on top. Earn redemption from the gods by destroying the enemy portal! Also featuring cross-platform between PC and PS4, 1v1, 2v2 matches, and local/online play, it promises incredible, endless excitement! Customize your hero, play in different areas and enjoy free, fun updates!
Yearly Archives: 2017
Valnir Rok Combat Arena Update Trailer
Valnir Rok launches a new update today, featuring a PVE/PVP Combat Arena, plus an upgradable ability system and customizable private servers. Find out more in the patch notes.
Ascent: Infinite Realm Reveal Trailer
Bluehole Studios announces A:IR (Ascent: Infinite Realm) at G-Star 2017, a new MMORPG that will be coming west.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Hero Colosseum Gameplay Trailer
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 reveals the new Hero Colosseum mode, coming soon!
Rainbow Six Siege: Operation White Noise – Mok Myeok Tower Trailer
Rainbow Six Siege: Operation White Noise features the Mok Myeok Tower map! There are more Operators and content to come, but check out this upcoming battleground!
FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION
Experience Final Fantasy XV on the go with Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition in Fall 2017! The entire main story/main cast is in this version, only you can play on the go with convenient touch controls!
Total War Rome II Returns To Antiquity With Empire Divided
Total War: Rome II is receiving a new update in “Empire Divided”! It’s a crisis of the third century, where inept, useless emperors and usurpers all vie for the power of the Roman Throne. On November 30th, players can tackle one of ten playable factions, with Barbarians and Eastern Empires ready to exploit your every weakness. Also in this is the free Power & Politics patch, which overhauls ROME II’s political system to make a more subtle, interesting experience with far-reaching consequences.
Full details on Empire Divided, plus info on how ROME II players can gain entry to the Power & Politics open beta, can be found in the Empire Divided Q&A.
Prime Arena ‘Demo Version’ Available on Steam
A free demo of Prime Arena is now on Steam, as Nival is going with a “Try Before You Buy’ strategy! It contains three heroes with different abilities and unlimited access to the game in general. Being able to experience the game first without paying anything, and being able to suggest improvements that might get you to purchase the game is a solid idea and a great way to get feedback on the title. Some games need to be experienced first, and simply watching videos or demos won’t do them justice. In this way, players can size up the game and figure out what they’d like to see in it. You can do this right now on Steam, at this link!
Dodgeball Rising Coming to Steam Early Access
Are you ready for the ultimate six-player showdown, where only the strongest will survive? Dodgeball Rising gives you just that! Samurai, Ninja and Sushi Chefs settle their conflicts in the most honorable, noble way possible! No, not in a duel .. in Dodgeball! On December 14th, 2017, Happinet is bringing Dodgeball Rising to Steam Early Access! It’s set in the Edo Period, during the ban of swords and dueling is in full effect. So what are people to do to settle their dispute? Dodgeball. That’s right. The classic school-yard sport will never be the same! A variety of 11 characters, each with their own stats, play styles and skills await, and will feature offline and online multiplayer for up to six players!
‘Hardware’ Review: Atari Speakerhat
by Jason Parker (Ragachak)
So, we have been trying to break into doing more hardware reviews, but this one is kind of special. I’m a person afflicted with chronic migraines and serious hearing loss in my left ear. So audio stuff is typically far out of my purview because I can’t hear in stereo. Then I heard about the Atari Speakerhat. Yes, that’s a real thing. No, I’m not making it up. It’s less a “hat” and more “amazing audio technology”. I was admittedly a little skeptical about it because I had concerns. Would I be able to hear it okay? Would it be heavy to wear on my head? So I feel like I’m the best person to review it. This probably won’t be a super in-depth review, but I do want you guys to know that I love it. The way it works is that it has a pair of speakers in the bill of the cap, which does have a bit of protection versus the elements. I wouldn’t wear it in a torrential downpour, in the snow or something, but it would likely be fine to wear on your head if it’s sprinkling. After all, it is Bluetooth tech and High-Quality audio, so you would not want to potentially ruin it. I also love that this particular hat is branded with the Japanese Atari logo from Bladerunner 2049. This is significant as it’s officially licensed, and in the film, Atari is one of the only major companies still around. It’s topical, and I also love Bladerunner. Kudos to them!
So you pair it with your phone, and you’re ready to go! Press the button, sync it up and you’re all set. It has a micro-USB cable to hook up to it to charge it, but it does have a pretty good battery life. I have to say, it’s very comfortable. I expected it to be far heavier on my head than it was. So I did a few tests, and wore it for a few hours, listening to a variety of music and volumes to see how I liked it. I didn’t have to have my volume all the way up to hear it which is a godsend for me. From Blind Guardian to Aesop Rock, it has plenty of speaker power for anyone. But you can crank it up and it there isn’t any distortion or issue. The concept behind the hat is having “technology hiding in plain sight”. It does just that too! There are no wires or cables, and it isn’t immediately obvious that it’s a speaker hat, unless they can look under the brim of it. Though it does come with a microphone if you want to issue commands or have a phone conversation in your car/wherever. They come in four styles (mine is the Bladerunner 2049 limited edition) but there’s also Fuji Blackout and two “Atari” logo hats. There are more on the way based on other Atari IPs (Sword Quest? Please?).
All told, I love this hat. And I hate wearing hats. The audio is crystal clear, I could get my audio from games, Youtube, phone calls, whatever on it. It’s got full Bluetooth compatibility, so there are tons of things you can sync it up to and enjoy quality sound if you want to change up how you listen to music. I cannot stress enough how cool it looks, how comfortable it is, and how clear the audio is for me. As someone who can only hear in one ear, I found I actually hear better wearing it, than I do my headphones. I also have to say, I love the collectible box it came in. A very sharp hardware style box with the Atari logo on it. Normally boxes just go in the trash, but this one is heavy, sturdy, and deserves to be displayed in a public place. Frankly, I’m glad to see that Atari is making such a strong comeback in the technology world. Between this and the Ataribox, they’re putting out some truly impressive work! I grew up in the 80s (born in 81), and even though I did not have an Atari 2600 (I went right to the NES). Despite that, Atari has always been a big part of my life, and when I saw things sort of drop off with the Jaguar, I was disappointed. I won’t lie. But I do feel that Atari’s making a comeback. The standard hat is 129, and the Bladerunner Hat is 139, and can both be purchased at this link.
5/5, would recommend to anyone.




