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PlayStation VR2: The Next Generation of VR Gaming on PlayStation 5

Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment unveiled the next generation of virtual reality for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2 and the new controller, PlayStation VR2 Sense controller.

PlayStation VR2 adds a true next-gen experience with high-fidelity visuals, new sensory features, and enhanced tracking – along with a simplified single-cord setup:

• Visual Fidelity: For a high-fidelity visual experience, PS VR2 offers 4K HDR, 110-degree field of view, and foveated rendering. With an OLED display, players can expect a display resolution of 2000×2040 per eye and smooth frame rates of 90/120Hz.
• Headset-based Controller Tracking: With inside-out tracking, PS VR2 tracks you and your controller through integrated cameras embedded in the VR headset. Your movements and the direction you look at are reflected in-game without the need for an external camera.
• New Sensory Features: PS VR2 Sense Technology combines eye tracking, headset feedback, 3D Audio, and the PS VR2 Sense controller to create a deeper feeling of immersion. Headset feedback is a new sensory feature that amplifies the sensations of in-game actions from the player. It’s created by a single built-in motor with vibrations that add an intelligent tactile element, bringing players closer to the gameplay experience. For example, gamers can feel a character’s elevated pulse during tense moments, the rush of objects passing close to the character’s head, or the thrust of a vehicle as the character speeds forward. Additionally, PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech makes sounds in the player’s surroundings come alive, adding to this new level of immersion.
• Eye Tracking: With eye tracking, PS VR2 detects the motion of your eyes, so a simple look in a specific direction can create an additional input for the game character. This allows players to interact more intuitively in new and lifelike ways, allowing for a heightened emotional response and enhanced expression that provide a new level of realism in gaming.

Sony also revealed that one of the biggest exclusive franchises on PlayStation will be coming to PS VR2 – Horizon Call of the Mountain from Guerilla and Firesprite.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut Arrives on PC this Spring

505 Games revealed at the CES 2022 trade show it will publish Death Stranding Director’s Cut on PC via both the Epic Games Store and Steam in Spring 2022.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is the definitive Death Stranding experience, now amplified with the power of Intel’s new Xe Super Sampling (XeSS) graphics technology. XeSS uses machine learning to enable players to explore the environment of Death Stranding in high graphical detail along with elevated performance. This improved edition also features high frame rates, a new photo mode and ultra-side monitor support.

Capcom Announces Content Creator Program

Capcom today announced the launch of a new content creator program, “Capcom Creators.” This initiative celebrates and connects with the community of fans who utilize Capcom’s games such as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter and Street Fighter to make videos, livestreams, fan art, cosplay, and more. Capcom aims to build ongoing relationships with creators through dedicated resources and incentives, in addition to spotlighting prominent and positive voices in the community.

Capcom Creators is currently accepting applications from U.S. residents. For additional details on the program, requirements and how to join, visit the official website.

Fallout 76 “Night of the Moth” Update Now Available

The Night of the Moth update, free and available now for Fallout 76, introduces the “Mothman Equinox” seasonal event and a wide variety of quality-of-life improvements. Aid The Enlightened, a new sect of the Mothman Cult, and hunt down rival Cultist High Priests through the Appalachia for Mothman Cult themed rewards, such as unique apparel and skins.

Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific is Live Now

Call of Duty: Warzone Pacific is out now. Call of Duty: Vanguard owners can now drop onto Warzone Pacific’s Caldera for the first 24 hours of Season One, with dozens of new weapons, numerous balance updates, the beginning of the Ricochet Anti-Cheat kernel driver rollout on PC and an island full of new content. Those who don’t own Vanguard can play Warzone Pacific starting on Thursday.

For a guide to Caldera’s Top 20 Drop Spots, head to the Call of Duty blog post.

Halo Infinite is Now Available

Xbox Game Studios and 343 Industries today launched Halo Infinite on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and with Xbox Game Pass memberships.

Total War: Warhammer III Reveals the World of Slaanesh in New Trailer

Slaanesh is the youngest of the Chaos Gods and is dedicated to the pursuit of excess, gratification, hedonism, pain and perfection at the expense of any other soul. Embrace the Dark Prince in this new trailer for Total War: Warhammer III, coming to PC on February 17th.

Introducing Ubisoft Quartz, The First Platform for Playable NFTs In AAA Games

Today, Ubisoft announced Ubisoft Quartz, a new platform for players to acquire Digits, the first NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) playable in an AAA game and running on energy-efficient technology. Launching in beta with Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Ubisoft Connect for Windows PC, Digits will be released as part of limited Editions, each composed of a fixed number of cosmetic items.

• Uniqueness: Each Digit is a unique collectible that features its own serial number for others to see in-game, also keeping track of its current and previous owners for years to come, making players an integral part of the game’s history.
• Playability: Digits are in-game collectibles with active utility value. As playable cosmetic items, Digits provide players the ability to personalize their experience and complete their missions with style.
• Control: Each Digit comes with a certificate of ownership stored on blockchain, a decentralized, community-driven technology independent from Ubisoft. With Digits, items are no longer bound to a player’s game inventory since they can be put on sale for other eligible players to acquire outside of the Ubisoft ecosystem.

This large-scale experiment is the next step in Ubisoft’s four-year exploration of blockchain technology through in-house research and development and close collaboration with renowned specialists within the startup ecosystem.

To ensure that players can use Digits to the full extent of their utility, Ubisoft Quartz will only be available to players that meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Play Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint on Ubisoft Connect for Windows PC
• Reach at least the XP Level 5 in the game
• Be at least 18 years old

In addition, the number of Digits of a single Edition that a player can own at any time is limited to one.

Ubisoft Quartz will be available in beta starting December 9th in the USA, Canada, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Australia and Brazil. The experiment will kick off with three drops of free Digits on December 9th, 12th, and 15th, to reward the early adopters among players. Digits can be claimed on the Ubisoft Quartz platform and played with in Ghost Recon Breakpoint. Other drops are planned for early 2022, and more details will be shared at a later date.

Call of Duty: Vanguard Season One — Meet the Operators of Task Force Trident

Season One of Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone Pacific kicks off this week, bringing with it the three new Operators of Task Force Trident.

Trident leader Francis “Kai” Lanakila arrives first in the Season One Battle Pass, wearing his default “Kingdom” Skin. Those who achieve Tier 100 can don a mask of fire with his Legendary “Awoken” Skin. The other two Trident Operators will arrive later in Season One via featured Bundles, starting with the highly resourceful sniper, Lewis Howard. Players can get Lewis in the Orange Hornet Bundle, featuring Lewis himself, three Weapon Blueprints, the “Angler’s Revenge” MVP Highlight, “Trap King” Killcam Vanity Theme, and more. Also later in the season, players can meet Isabella Rosario Dulnuan Reyes, a close-quarters specialist who fights in order to seek justice for her father.

All three Trident Operators come with their own 20-level Operator XP progression path, including XP bonuses, two new Skins, and other rewards. For additional details about Season One’s Operators, head to the Call of Duty blog post.

Thunder Tier One Is Now Available on Steam

Thunder Tier One, a top-down tactical shooter game published in collaboration with Krafton, is now available to purchase on Steam. In Thunder Tier One, players lead an elite special operations team battling to stop a dangerous network of terrorist insurgents in the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia. The game features a nine mission story driven campaign that can be played in 4-player co-op, online PVP or solo with AI teammates. Players can also enjoy four different modes – Exfil, Advance & Secure, Domination and Deathmatch.