California-based fight promotion Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that a lightweight battle between Goiti Yamauchi and Valeriu Mircea has been added to next weekend’s Bellator 168 event.
Daigo Umehara Signs on for HyperX Gaming Headset Sponsorship
The Beast joins HyperX eSports, to wear and promote HyperX gaming headsets exclusively.
In addition to connections to Red Bull and Twitch, Daigo “The Beast” Umehara has signed on with another sponsor: HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology Company Inc., a manufacturer of gaming headsets–as well as wide variety of computer memory and storage products.
Umehara will now wear HyperX gaming headsets exclusively, such as the HyperX Cloud Stinger, HyperX Cloud, Cloud 2, and Cloud Revolver. According to Umehara:
Whether training for my next event or on-stage at a major tournament, I need the best quality sound so I can perform at the highest level. HyperX gaming headsets are the most comfortable I’ve ever worn, while also providing world-class audio at a reasonable price. I’m excited to be a part of HyperX and look forward to working closely with them.
Source: HyperX eSports [press release]
ARK: Survival Evolved – PlayStation 4 Version to Release on December 6th
WildCard Studios has finally announced the imminent arrival of ARK: Survival Evolved for PlayStation 4. PS4 console gamers can look forward to getting started in the dino-infested game world on December 4th. The ARK: 6Survivors Pack is available for $55 and includes both the base game and the Scorched Earth expansion as well as PS4 exclusives, the Bionic Gigantosaurus skin and a Manticore armor set.
Torment: Tides of Numenera – The “Jack Class” Explored in Newly Released Video
One of the roles players can take on in Torment: Tides of Numenera is that of the “Jack”, ostensibly named for a “Jack of All Trades” archetype. Considered a versatile fighter that can utilize a number of skills across categories, the Jack can be a formidable opponent. Check out the Jack class and let us know what you think.
– One Tower Micro-MOBA Launches Into Steam Early Access
Indie development studio SkyReacher has sent word that its first game, One Tower, has launched into Steam Early Access. Considered a “micro-MOBA”, One Tower combines elements from RTS and RPG games and allows players to customize minion waves and command heroes in a head-to-head battle for dominance.
Albion Online – The Lore of the Keepers Explored in New Trailer
The Albion Online team has sent out a new trailer that is sure to appeal to lore hounds everywhere. In the new video, the Keepers and their role in the world is explored. The Keepers are the original inhabitants of the world and occupy the forests, spending their time protecting the land from invaders through the use of natural magic. Check out their video to learn more.
World of Warcraft – Lead Quest Designer Heads to Team Hearthstone
World of Warcraft Lead Quest Designer David Kosak has announced via his personal Twitter account that he has moved from WoW to Hearthstone. What his duties there will be remains to be seen but Kosak marks another long-time WoW team member to depart over the past year.
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Eternal Throne Impressions
You know things are going well when you have to force yourself to put the game down to make a deadline. Back when I wrote my impressions of Knights of the Fallen Empire, I commented that the expansion “starts off with a bang and just doesn’t let go.” and the same is true for Knights of the Eternal Throne.
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Eternal Throne Impressions
You know things are going well when you have to force yourself to put the game down to make a deadline. Back when I wrote my impressions of Knights of the Fallen Empire, I commented that the expansion “starts off with a bang and just doesn’t let go.” and the same is true for Knights of the Eternal Throne.
– VR Re-evaluated as ‘Biggest Loser’ for 2016 Holiday Sales
SuperData, an industry trends research firm, has revised its holiday forecast for the VR sector noting its struggling sales and calling it the “biggest loser” for the year. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, SuperData indicated that the notably lower-than-expected sales and the fragmentation of the title line up alongside the competing peripherals contributed to the sluggish sales.