Creative Technology has announced the partnership with World of Warships, a popular naval-warfare themed massively multiplayer online game (MMO) published by Wargaming, an award-winning online game developer and publisher. Fans of the naval combat game will be getting a more immersive audio experience and more content on a sizeable discount.
Both World of Warships (PC) and World of Warships: Legends (console) players will be able to enjoy exclusive in-game gift bundles (worth up to €20) with the purchase of any of these Creative products – SXFI GAMER, Sound Blaster AE-9, Sound Blaster AE-7, Sound BlasterX AE-5 Plus, Sound Blaster G3, Sound BlasterX G6, Sound BlasterX Katana and T100. Creative will also be extending a €20 discount code on these purchases as the icing on the cake. The special promo code will be announced along with the new game update release in the World of Warships newsletter to be published on 2 December 2020.
Low Long Chye, General Manager of Creative, said, “Creative’s audio products come perfectly into play to provide rich and immersive audio for games, and complements the already engaging World of Warships very well. We are excited to partner Wargaming and enhance the gamers’ overall experience together, especially considering the current climate where everyone is spending more time at home.”
Philip Molodkovets, Executive Producer at World of Warships said: “Our players appreciate the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of epic naval combats and feel like admirals on the high seas. Bringing authentic sounds is a key part of this experience. We are happy to partner with Creative and bring this attractive offer to our existing and new players.”
This promotion is will be valid from 17 November 2020 – 28 February 2021, for the UK, Germany, France and Italy. For more details on the collaboration and how to redeem the exclusive in-game gift bundles, please visit this web link.
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A ground-breaking report has uncovered the astounding ways in which music impacts our everyday lives, as well as the ways it affects us physically and psychologically more than we know. Scientific studies have proven that music can be a mood regulation tool, with tempo significantly altering our emotional response. Major and minor tones can take something from uplifting to melancholy.
58% of people across Europe report feeling lower than ever before during the pandemic, with 72% of people recognising that music has helped them through a difficult time
The report uncovers the relationship between Emotion vs. Music: led by Dr David Lewis of Mindlab International and reveals the power of sound, with music acting as a mood regulation tool that can aid wellbeing
The findings have been brought to life in two beautifully compelling videos; experiment for yourself to see how you feel after watching them. Watch as the body reacts to music – powered by Sony’s MHC-V83D High Power Audio Speaker – with the science of Cymatics demonstrating how omni-directional soundwaves influence paint, sand and liquid to the beat in an erratic but mesmerising way
With 85% of people across Europe having seen their mood affected by music (from instilling happiness and excitement to feelings of nostalgia and sadness), to test this out the second video shows the powerful influence and effect lower tempo music can have.
Dr David Lewis at Mindlab International, said: “Sad music can help us through tough times. The most intense emotional responses, whether of happiness or sadness, were found to occur when one tune contrasts emotionally with that heard immediately before it. The next time you want to be uplifted and re-energised by music, create a musical sandwich. Play a song that saddens you right before one that makes you cheerful, positive and optimistic. That way the power of the uplifting track will prove even more impactful”.
Music is also a powerful cue that can restore, often vividly, long-forgotten emotional experiences, with 88% of those polled across Europe admitting they have a memory where music has played a significant role.
It can affect how our mind works but equally the ways in which we behave and respond to those around us.
On average, we listen to over 285 hours of music a year (12 full days), giving it a unique power to brighten our lives during these difficult times. With 80% of people saying they want to listen to more music, knowing it has benefits to both our physical and mental wellbeing.
Informed by research from Dr David Lewis, Sony has created two new visual representations of how powerful music can impact us physically and emotionally. Powered by Sony’s new High-Power Audio speakers, the MHC-V83Dand MHC-V73D the videos portray the ways in which high and low tempo music, coupled with the speakers omnidirectional sound and lighting features, effects our bodies and the objects around us.
Experiment for yourself; put the power of music to the test to see what emotions it evokes for you…
Watch the video with a slower tempo music track first, which should evoke more melancholic feelings with Tails by Jack Chown, The Music Lab
Then re-energise with a song that has a faster tempo that should evoke happiness; brought to life by Gutenmorgen from Jack Chown, The Music Lab
Top 10 effects music has on us
Dr David Lewis looked at the effect music has on our bodies, minds and emotions, from increasing our memory function, heartbeat and pupil dilation to triggering teardrops, inducing sleep and instilling happiness.
Tears
Increase memory function
Happiness
Slow down, relax or speed up heart rate
Affect our actions
Create friendships and relationships, and even shape one’s identity
Create a ‘curing’ effect
Help induce sleep
Cause your spine to tingle and make hair stand on end
Pupil dilation and trigger ‘fight or flight’
A Sony spokesperson, said: “We can all think back to a moment in our lives where music has played an integral role. From nursery rhymes as children to our wedding day dance song; it evokes feelings and memories, taking us on a journey.”
“2020 has been a tough year for us all, we wanted to create this report and video to demonstrate how powerful music is, inspiring more people to use it as a tool for positivity in their lives. Our range of High-Power Audio speakers bring the power of sound out loud and clear, perfect for those wanting to enjoy listening to music together.”
Sony’s two exciting new models in its High-Power Audio Systems range, the MHC-V83Dand MHC-V73D, have been designed to expand choices for party lovers and families with omnidirectional sound and lighting, portable design and ultimate party entertainment.
JAM Audio, the lifestyle audio brand, has announced the launch of its new earbuds, the TWS ANC. An affordable solution with luxe, modern style, the TWS ANC extends users’ listening experience with a 7-hour battery life, plus up to 28 hours of undisrupted playtime with the case.
Dynamic 10 mm drivers offer a great combination of sound quality and affordability and its elongated shape provides a snug, comfortable fit with your choice of four soft, anti-slip ear gels, so nothing gets between you and the wireless sound of TWS ANC.
Features include
· True Wireless – True Wireless means no wires. Anywhere. Ever. Whether you’re working, working out, or taking calls. Compatible with Bluetooth® devices and voice assistants.
· Active Noise Cancellation – Superb Active Noise Cancellation lets you tune out distractions and focus on your music, podcasts, or whatever you’re listening to.
· Battery Life – Up to 7 hours of playtime (Bluetooth only), or up to 6 hours of playtime with Bluetooth and ANC. Up to 28 hours total with case.
· On-the-Go Touch Controls / Hands-Free Calling – Control the Convo. Convenient touch controls mean you never have to stop taking calls no matter where you are in your day.
· Premium Sound – Premium sound performance combined with Active Noise Cancellation lets you appreciate every lyric, chord, and heart-pounding beat.
· No-slip tip – 4 sizes of soft, anti-slip ear gels provide a comfortable fit for your 8-hour+ day.
The JAM Audio TWS ANC are priced at £99.99 and available from uk.jamaudio.com.
