Turtle Beach today announced that the XO ONE gaming headset designed for the Xbox One is now available in stores and at online retailers. The XO ONE, which has an MSRP of $79.95, includes a new proprietary Xbox One audio controller that features mic monitoring and other chat features.
The XO ONE’s chat features include control over game and chat volume mix, microphone mute, and variable mic monitor. The XO ONE also has multi-step Bass Boost. The features are enabled by a new Xbox One Audio Controller, which was designed and is produced by Turtle Beach and is included with the XO ONE headset. The XO ONE has a removable microphone and connects with a 3.5mm audio jack so that it can be used as a headset or a headphone with mobile devices.
Tripwire Interactive has released the second of a multi-part developer diary series for Killing Floor 2. In the new installment “The Gore Part 1”, watch as key members of the Tripwire Interactive team describe the three essential pillars of Killing Floor 2 – Bullets, Blades and Blood and describe the elements of the game’s M.E.A.T. system.
Killing Floor is currently slated for release in 2015.
Rising Star Games and Rat King Entertainment today announced that their first-person puzzle adventure, TRI, is now available for download on Steam for PC.
Through Activision’s program to ease the transition between console generations, gamers who purchase a copy of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare digitally for the Xbox 360 by March 31st can download the version for Xbox One for free. The same goes for PlayStation fans – those who purchase the game digitally on PlayStation 3 can also download the PlayStation 4 for free.
This offer for full-game free upgrade within console family is limited to purchases of Xbox 360 and PS3 digital versions made by March 31st, 2015, and does not apply to physical game copies. Additionally, all multiplayer stats transfer. Plus, all DLC purchased for in-game use, including Season Pass transfers too for free, as long as players’ Xbox Gamertag or PSN ID remains the same.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare launches November 4th. Anyone who purchases a physical or digital Day Zero version of the game can start playing as much as a day early, on Day Zero, Monday, November 3rd. Beyond the special early access to the game, the Day Zero Edition also comes with two custom weapons: the AK-12G Assault Rifle and Crossbow-B2, as well as Double XP on November 3rd.
Xbox One digital copies will be available for pre-order starting soon, and PlayStation digital copies are available for pre-order now. Additionally the Season Pass is available for purchase on all platforms.
ASTRO Gaming today announced the release of the next generation of its headsets and MixAmps. The first release from this suite of updated audio products includes the “ASTRO Editions” of the A50 Wireless System, the A40 + MixAmp Pro and the standalone MixAmp Pro, all of which are compatible with the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and PC. The Xbox One Editions, featuring proprietary Xbox One technologies, will be released separately. These new generation headsets and MixAmps will feature all-new color schemes including accent colors and custom livery, updated audio performance and new packaging. The A50 Wireless System ASTRO Edition ($300), the A40 + MixAmp Pro ASTRO Edition ($250), and the MixAmp Pro ASTRO Edition ($130) are now available at select retailers nationwide and directly from Astro Gaming.
2K has released “An Evening with Sid Meier and Jake Solomon of Firaxis Games”, an interview with game designer Sid Meier, the director of creative development at Firaxis and the creator of the Civilization franchise. As part of Firaxicon, the first official Firaxis Games convention, Sid Meier sat down with Jake Solomon for an in-depth discussion of his career.
Bandai Namco has released a new Digimon All-Star Rumble trailer showcasing various playable Digimon and their Digivolved forms in the heat of battle.
Digimon All-Star Rumble is slated to release on November 11th.
DICE today announced the Battlefield 4 Premium Edition, delivering fans a Battlefield 4 Premium membership which provides access to five themed digital expansion packs with multiplayer content including 20 maps, game modes, weapons and vehicles, and more. The Battlefield 4 Premium Edition will be available for $59.99 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Origins for PC starting October 21st.
The Battlefield 4 Premium Edition includes all of the following:
Square Enix has released a new trailer, “Introducing the Magic” for the upcoming HD compilation, Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, which showcases the origins of the Kingdom Hearts series.
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX will be available on December 2nd.
Codemasters has released a new hot lap video for F1 2014 showing title contender Lewis Hamilton racing his Mercedes F1 W05 car around the Hockenheimring, which returns to the F1 2014 calendar, and game, having last hosted a race in 2012.
F1 2014 will arrive on October 17th.
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