You may remember that in December 2017, Crytek filed a lawsuit against Roberts Space Industries and Cloud Imperium Gaming citing copyright infringement. In new documents filed in California, CIG has fired back and is seeking to have the case dismissed due to selective citations from the licensing agreement. In fact, the GLA says that the CryEngine can be used for “the game currently entitled Star Citizen & … Squadron 42”.
– It’s Spring Cleaning a Bit Early in Trion Games – PC Name Reclaim Ending January 31st
Trion Worlds is reminding players that they have until midnight January 31st to reclaim names of characters they may not have logged into for awhile. This is effective for all games in the company’s portfolio. Characters will not be deleted, but players will be prompted to provide a new name on logging in.
– HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Headset: Prepare for Liftoff
When it comes to value for the dollar, there are few headset makers higher regarded than HyperX. Last year, we applauded the Cloud Alpha headset for delivering quality far above its price point. Today at CES, the company unveiled its brand new wireless headset, the HyperX Cloud Flight. We were lucky enough to spend the last couple weeks with it and are here to share our thoughts. Does it live up to HyperX’s reputation?
Sea of Thieves – XBox Glow-in-the-Dark Controller to Come with Its Own DLC
Microsoft has announced a new Sea of Thieves controller that not only glows in the dark, but will also come with its own DLC. This comes in the form of the Ferryman Clothing Set and a two week trial of XBox Live Gold and XBox Game Pass. The controller comes in a stylish purple and green motif with a pirate-y skull in the middle and the compass points surrounding the left stick. Oh and there’s a gold trigger too.
– Get Up Close & Personal with Nvidia’s 65-In 4K Resolution Monitor
Nvidia has kicked off this week’s CES convention with the announcement of a new breed of gaming monitors. But it’s not just any monitor, it’s a 65-inch behemoth that features 4K 120Hz HDR displays and G-Sync technology and Shield, a new streaming service.
New World – RUMOR – Reddit User Claims to Have Leaked the First New World Footage
The New World sub Reddit is afire with a new post that supposedly shows off some footage from the game, perhaps part of an upcoming trailer. New World has been utterly silent since its announcement in September 2016. For hungry fans looking for “the next big thing”, this new footage fuels rumors and guesses about what Amazon Game Studios has been up to in the intervening months.
– AMD Vega 64 Reference Edition – Was the Hype Worth the Wait?
AMD Vega has been somewhat of a mixed product. The incredibly hyped, yet often delayed graphics architecture from AMD was finally released, but it’s release wasn’t without its issues last year. From stock issues thanks to low supply and demand from ethereum miners to a confusing way of packaging the product with monitors and game discounts, AMD Vega had a lot to live up to. So, was the hype worth the wait?
Chronicles of Elyria – Soulbound Studios Outlines Major ‘Adventures’ for the Coming Year
The Chronicles of Elyria forum has been updated with a new developer diary to provide fans with a look ahead at 2018. Calling major development goals “adventures”, the team will be focusing on Character Customization, Inventory Management and World Interaction.
– Input Club K-Type Mechanical Keyboard: For Enthusiasts, By Enthusiasts
Input Club aren’t just any keyboard company. In fact, they’re not like any other keyboard company. This small, six-man team out of California is made up of some of the most passionate members of the mechanical keyboard community out there. In short, if you’re a mechanical keyboard fan, they are exactly the kind of people you would want calling the shots on your next board. Today, we’re looking at the Input Club K-Type.
World of Warcraft – Players to be Able to ‘Buy’ Legendaries in 7.2.5 + Allied Races + Fate of Artifacts
The latest v7.2.5 PTR World of Warcraft build has some interesting news for players who have not had the best of luck when it comes to legendaries. A special vendor will sell legendaries according to class and spec in exchange for 175 Wakening Essences that are gathered through raids, dungeons and emissary chests. Purchasing a legendary will not affect chances of getting further legendaries. Currently, 50 Wakening Essences are collected to upgrade legendaries, currently to iLevel 1000.