HUGEsound Records has sent word that the Lord of the Rings: Mordor soundtrack will be released worldwide on Wednesday, November 1st. The soundtrack has been composed by Chance Thomas, “an avid lifelong fan of The Lord of the Rings”.
Grand Theft Auto Online – Celebrating 4 Years with GTA$ and the Weaponized Vigilante Vehicle
Rockstar is ready to celebrate four years of Grand Theft Auto Online. Starting this week with a new Transform Race called “Inferno”, players will be able to get a first look at the new Vigilante Weaponized Vehicle as well as earn Double GTA$. This event runs through October 30th.
– Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Headphones: An Understated All-star
We’re in the latter half of our Audio Autumn review run, and today we’re looking at one of the very best: the Audio-Technica ATH-M50Xs. They’re affordably priced and offer some of the best sound you’re going to find at this price. For gaming, they’re amazing. Read on to find out more.
War Thunder – Gaijin Sets Its Sights on XBox One and XBox One X
Gaijin Entertainment has great news for War Thunder fans. The company has set its sights on both the XBox One and the XBox One X with developers working hard to deliver its unique experience to couches around the world.
Minecraft – Stranger Things Skin Pack Released
If you’re a fan of the Netflix Original Series “Stranger Things” and you’re a Minecraft players, today’s themed skin pack release may be just what this weekend needs. The Stranger Things skin pack celebrates today’s release of Season 2 of the wildly popular series. You can get hold of it from the Minecraft Marketplace for 490 coins or on the PlayStation Store and for other platforms for $2.99.
Star Citizen – Buy an Intel SSD, Get a Key & a Ship for Star Citizen’s Early Alpha
During one of the first events for the Star Citizen fan event in Germany (CitizenCon), it was announced that Roberts Space Industries has partnered with Intel to provide buyers of its newest SSD with a key to Early Alpha. The “Optane SSD 900P” series comes in two varieties: A 480Gb version for $600 or a 280Gb version for $390.
Overwatch – More Intuitive & Useful Observer Features in the Works for Competitive Viewing
Fans of the competitive side of Overwatch will be pleased to hear of a number of improvements to make watching matches better. Jeff Kaplan outlined what each will bring to the game. These improvements include a top-down interactive map that “makes their job (observers and casters) a lot easier to relay information to you guys and make for a better broadcast”.
Marvel Heroes Omega – Omega Prestige: A Return to Sanity
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a piece highlighting the terrible implementation of Omega Prestige in Marvel Heroes. Prestige, a system originally designed as a fun activity meant for personal achievement or showing off dedication, was now tied to endgame progression, forcing players to participate if they wanted to get the most out of their heroes.
League of Legends – Riot Celebrates Noobs By Telling Them to Enjoy the Hell Out of It
Riot has posted a great new League of Legends commercial literally called “Go Noobs” that talks about how being a noob can sometimes suck but that, in the end, it’s all worth it. It’s a poignant, and very funny, reminder that even the best players in the world were once noobs too.
Elder Scrolls Online – Big Bang Theory Star Mayim Bialik Gives ESO a Whirl
It’s always fun to see celebrities taking on some of the games that we all play. Big Bang Theory’s Mayim Bialik took to the airwaves last night to give Elder Scrolls Online a try in her new video series called “Mayim Tries”. This first video in a series sees her run through character creation and ends right as she’d head into the tutorial.