Next week on Saturday, 16th February, EStars featuring Fortnite will be taking over Dublin’s Croke Park to host the ultimate Fortnite battle. The Irish leg of the tournament will see fans and gamers of all levels compete against each other to secure a coveted place at the Grand Final at Stamford Bridge, London in March and win €25,000.
The EStars featuring Fortnite tournament is open to everyone from the age of 12 upwards and they will all be in with a chance to compete for fantastic prize money with over 600 individual cash prizes to be won. Fans will have the opportunity to experience the fantastic entertainment on offer, including dance contests, VIP meet and greets and opportunities to win esports swag.
Speaking on the tournament, Maeve Finnegan of EStars said, “We are delighted to bring the most popular game in the world to life to Ireland. EStars featuring Fortnite is for fans of Fortnite to play together. It promises to be an engrossing extravaganza that will be spectacular for the gamers.”
EStars aims to grow and promote esports at a grassroots level, creating an inclusive gaming environment for all players through the provision of major tournaments. It aims to give players at all levels the chance to compete in major gaming tournaments and continue to bring fun, community gaming events to players across the globe.
Tickets are on sale at www.estars.pro and are priced at €30, no surplus fee charges will be applied.
For more information on EStars featuring Fortnite, visit www.estars.pro
For the gamers we have two new products in from HYPERX. We have the Pulsfire Core RGB gaming Mouse and to match it we also have the Alloy Core RGB keyboard which when lit together both look really cool under dark conditions. Today is a quick first look and unboxing of the pair and we will have a review in the coming week or two, If these are something that you might be interested in head to the links below to check em out.
The re-launched Kickstarter crowd-funding campaign for a new orchestral CD recording featuring music from “Suikoden II” had reached its funding goal. The campaign, was hosted by VGM Classics (NM, USA), a classical record company specializing in video game music. The campaign now aims for stretch goals for more music by September 20, 2018.
“Suikoden II” is a role-playing video published by Konami for the PlayStation system in 1998. The original music was based on orchestral and ethnic sounds that reflected the many cultures and feelings that permeated the story.
The funding goal of the campaign was US$15,000 in an all-or-nothing format, and the campaign sets two stretch goals at $27,500, and at $40,000 for more music by September 20, 2018.
VGM Classics has invited the award-wining composer/conductor Kentaro Sato to be its music director to oversee and direct the recording. Mr. Sato is the orchestral and choral mastermind behind such video game titles as the “DISSIDIA Final Fantasy” series. The prospective orchestra for the project is the Budapest Symphony Orchestra (Budapest, Hungary).
VGM Classics expects that its projects not only will fulfill the wishes of game music lovers, but also will contribute to the advancement of musical art and culture at large.
Numskull Designs is incredibly proud to team up with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment for the first in a series of Quarter Arcades exclusives! If you are a fan of the old classic game which many will be you can now pre-order it worldwide and it begins shipping this December so it could be an ideal gift for that tech person in your life..
The world’s most recognisable video game ‘PAC-MAN’ has gone back to where it began with one of the most realistically-presented formats of the original platform. ‘PAC-MAN’ as a character inspired generations and the original game is still one of the most addictive arcade experiences ever created – and now you can experience the real deal from the comfort of your home as it was in the 1980’s.
This official, fully playable, highly collectible 1/4 scale replica stays true to the original arcade cabinet, with everything from its artwork, button/joystick sizes, and coin-mechanism shrunk down proportionately, so you get an authentic arcade experience that can be conveniently played on a desk, or displayed with pride on your shelf.
Whether you’re experiencing PAC-MAN for the very first time, or have fond memories of spending your pocket money gobbling up ghosts, this is the most authentic, playable miniature replica on the market!
Official Bandai Namco Entertainment licensed product: 1/4 scale playable replica of the original 1980s PAC-MAN arcade cabinet
Quarter Arcades #1: First of the series – collect them all to build your own miniature arcade!
Releasing as a ‘Collectors Edition’: Limited to only 10,000 units!
Includes exclusive ‘PAC-MAN’ coin and ‘Collectors Edition’ packaging: – once they’re gone, they’re gone
Realistic replica: Everything from the artwork, shape, wooden shell and buttons are precise replicas
High-quality: Made for durability, playability, and portability, playing the original arcade ROM
The Quarter Arcades ¼ PAC-MAN arcade cabinet is available worldwide to pre-order here for£149.99, and will be shipping in early December 2018.
The first ever ¼ PAC-MAN arcade cabinet will be unveiled at the Play Expo event in London on August 11th-12th at the Quarter Arcades stand.
Here are the super nerdy specs, for those that want to be sure this is the real deal:
Height x 430mm – Width x 160mm – Depth x 210mm
5 inch full-colour TFT screen with 4:3 ratio
3-watt built-in speaker with volume control
Built-in rechargeable lithium battery for portable use
Micro USB powered (1.8m cable included)
LED backlit marquee banner
Reverse air vents with wire mesh
Replica wooden shell with metal details
100% accurate emulation running the original arcade ROM on a bespoke emulator
Tweaking Technologies is an IT software and solutions company based out of India who specialize in developing utility software and apps, games for all major platforms, viz. Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. They have sent over this game for our readers to check out
Clash for Speed is 3D combat racing game that offers 5 unique 3D- game environments, 8 upgradable battle cars, 15 pre-defined tracks, 20 upgradable tires, 10 original car stickers, 5 on road obstacles and 8 off road traps, 10 types of deadly weapons and more.
One of the best features of this amazing game is that it allows you to build custom 3D track with your finger’s direction. Further, you can earn multiple trophies to explore more features of the game. When you level-up in the game, more features will be unlocked for you. Above all it is free!
Features
– 5 unique 3D – game environments: Green Valley, Floaters, Rocky Roads, Mystic Lava & Sci-Fi Gravity.
– 8 upgradable battle cars: Combat, O’dare, Dustin, Ninja, Brutal, Skull Dragon, Bone Shaker & Battle.
– 10 types of deadly weapons with different levels.
– 5 On-Road Obstacles & 8 Off-Road Traps with amazing upgrades.
– 20 upgradable tires & 10 original car stickers (decals).
– 15 Pre-Defined Tracks with different attacking rate for quick racing.
From Monday the 18th to Friday the 22nd of December Liberty Games are giving money to a great charity, but they need you to help them. Its simple free and can be done from your home or office..
They have hooked up an arcade claw machine to the internet with a Raspberry Pi. With a simple control interface and a livestreaming webcam, you can play it right now, wherever you are.
And it’s for a great cause. For every toy successfully grabbed and placed in the prize box, they will make a donation to St Mungo’s, a London homeless charity.
To play the game, view the prizes and find out the technical details of how they did it head over HERE
PlayLink for PS4 – is an exciting new way to play games with family and friends, which combines your smartphone with your PS4 console, without the need for multiple controllers. There’s a range of PlayLink games available to suit all occasion and skill levels, so whether its the office party or Christmas Day celebrations.
PlayLink allows an entire group to get involved in multiplayer – tilting, tapping, shouting and singing – using their very own smartphone or tablet. Simply download the free supporting game app to your smartphone or tablet, connect to your PS4 via WiFi and you’re good to go.
PlayLink is the latest innovation exclusive to PS4, allowing players to use their smartphones and tablets without the need for multiple controllers. PlayLink games are designed to be played in a group setting, encouraging a truly fun and immersive multiplayer experience.
PlayLink brings more players into the games and allows for social gaming that everyone can enjoy. PlayLink games turn your smartphone or tablet into a versatile controller. Players can interact using their smart phone or tablet in unique ways with each title – tilt, tap, shake, swipe, sing and shout in this varied range of games, which are not only easy to jump into but also challenging enough for some serious game nights.
The collection of PlayLink games vary from gritty crime thrillers to quick-fire quizzes. Simply download the free companion app to your smartphone or tablet and ensure your PS4 hooked up to a TV and you are ready to play.
With party season around the corner, these new PlayLink games are just the thing to liven up your parties, or break out during family gatherings. There’s a game to suit all occasions and can be enjoyed by all skill levels and ages – (as the PEGI ratings allow).
That’s You! is an audacious comedy quiz which challenges up to six friends to get personal and find out what you really think about each other. Featuring over 1,000 varied questions, participants can reveal their daring side by taking part in doodle challenges and snapping selfies.
Hidden Agenda is a narrative-driven adventure that drops participants right into the centre of this chilling detective thriller, which is rife with moral dilemmas that may determine life or death. Up to six participants can join in to make tough decisions about how the story unfolds, but one participant will have a hidden agenda…
Frantics is an arcade-style game where up to four participants face off in a variety of challenges. Bluff, battle, negotiate and co-operate your way to victory, but beware – mischievous host The Fox is also on hand to stir things up.
Singstar Celebration – Whether it’s your birthday, Christmas, New Year’s Eve or even just a Saturday night – SingStar Celebration is the perfect playlist to any party, with up to eight players able to join in the fun. Use your SingStar mic or combine your smartphone to start belting out your favorite party classics.
PlayLink for PS4 games start from €19.99 RRP each and available from stockists nationwide.
If you are a fan of one of the most loved fighting game Street Fighter this is something you need to check out. As a fan myself and sporting some OSTs and Special edtion gamings packs this will be welcome in my house..
Red Bull is celebrating Street Fighter’s 30th Anniversary with a range of limited edition character cans. Every can will give fans access to exclusive Street Fighter V costumes which can be used on PlayStation4 system, redeemable from now until 30 April 2018
Red BullEnergy Drinkunveils its limited edition Street Fighter® can in honour of its 30th Anniversary. The unique release features beloved Street Fighter character Ryu – the main protagonist of the Street Fighter series, first appearing in the original Street Fighter (1987).
As an iconic gaming title, Street Fighter has enraptured fans for 30 years, becoming an instant classic in the one-on-one fighting genre. Live competition for the game has evolved from local arcade meet-ups to multi-day national events where Capcom partners with Red Bull to bring to life gaming tournaments like Red Bull Battle Grounds, and Red Bull Kumite.
Each Red Bull Street Fighter can features an unlock code under the tab that can be redeemed for in-game content for the Sony PlayStation game. In addition, a scan-to-unlock Snapchat code reveal unique Street Fighter filters tied to the specific character on the can. You can redeem multiple codes which will remain valid until April 2018.
Handheld consoles are a thing of the past but they are making a comeback just like consoles of old which are also now coming back but in a miniature version and we can’t get enough of them they are an epic reminder for those in the day of what we use to play as kids and recently I just purchased the Super Nintendo Mini Classic and love it, Given its graphics are 8bit which is the same for this handheld it brings back those memories and I actually spend some time on it, Gaming for me has drifted slowly over the years as I geared towards mobile phones and so on.
This handheld has offerings of the same given its got just a 2.4 inch LCD but you can connect it to a TV which is excellent and enhanced the experience even more rather than confining yourself to a little compact box and for those who are real gamers of old probably would not last long on the tiny screen but then again it’s not so bad either for lounging on the couch,in bed or if you are like me a visit to the loo and this comes with me instead of my phone,its portable and light and also a robust unit and will take a few drops I would imagine.
The controls are also familiar with a multi directional navi pad and two buttons to the right which are again functional and offer different moves or can be used both together there is an instruction guide within to guide you on what buttons do what per individual game. This is powered by Three AAA batteries (not included) nor expensive either and last quite some time again these can be bought at the till or in Argos itself where they have some good deals..
Overall its a great little package perhaps for kids but not to leave the adults out there is 30 games here which will bring you back to those years and Sega games we all remember so so well,this is of course if you came from the same days of the original formats. It will keep you occupied and also keep kids occupied and not forgetting there is a headphone socket to boot so you can also have some peace with whoever plays with it that’s if they don’t want to hook it up to your main TV..
As mentioned there is 30 games installed and take not there is no expandable memory so you can’t add to it nor remove it is what it is which is plenty..
