PUBG Corp. readies first global esports season for PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS for January 2019

PUBG Corporation (PUBG Corp.) is today announcing the inaugural season of its global pro competition for PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS. Nine regions consisting of local professional teams will compete to reach the Global Championship at the end of the season and become the world’s greatest PUBG squad.

Beginning in January, the 2019 season will feature three Phases, with every regional competition beginning and ending within the same windows of time. After Phases 1 and 2, the top teams from each region will compete head-to-head in third-party-hosted global events, followed by a global All-Star Games. At the end of Phase 3, the top-performing teams throughout the season will gather for a Global Championship -- the survivors of which will have a shot at a $2 million prize pool and the right to call themselves the best PUBG players in the world.

The season will feature teams from nine regions across the world - North America, Korea, China, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Japan, Chinese Taipei/Hong Kong/Macau, Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Oceania - competing under universal rules, games settings, and points systems. Sixteen four-member squads will fight in first person perspective games across Miramar and Erangel.

Richard Kwon, Chief Marketing Officer at PUBG Corp. said:

"We’re proud to announce this next step in PUBG Corp.’s plan to cement our place as a global esports platform. This season, the world's best PUBG players will have the chance to prove their superiority and strategic might against their global rivals. Now, with an international audience, our most competitive players will be able to showcase their skills, win prizes and conquer the world through PUBG.”

The global push comes on the heels of the announcement of its National PUBG League (NPL) in North America and its PUBG Europe League (PEL), two of the nine regions in the global PUBG season. Information surrounding qualification for the regional teams and other specifics will be released in the coming months.

AFTER RECORD-BREAKING PC LAUNCH IN 2017,

PC COMMUNITY TO RECEIVE DESTINY 2 FREE

Destiny 2 Celebrates One Year on Blizzard Entertainment’s Battle.net®

New Guardians Gifted Destiny 2 in November—Current Destiny 2 Players Given an Exclusive Anniversary Emblem in December via Battle.net

All Players Invited to Participate in Popular, New Mode “Gambit,” First-of-its-Kind 4v4 Hybrid Activity Included with Destiny 2: Forsaken Nov 9 -11

Destiny 2 has attracted legions of dedicated fans and has been enjoyed by millions of gamers around the world since launching in 2017. Now, that fanbase is set to grow as new Guardians will be able to enter the world of Destiny 2 for free in November. To celebrate an entire year on PC, Bungie and Activision, in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment, announce that from November 2^nd to November 18^th everyone on Blizzard’s Battle.net gaming platform who has not already purchased Destiny 2—or any new members joining Battle.net—will have the opportunity to claim the game as a free gift.

Destiny 2 will be available on the Battle.net app to claim for free for a little more than two weeks in November, and players will have the opportunity to download the game once they’ve claimed it*.  New Battle.net accounts created after 19:00 BST on November 2, 2018, will be required to enable Blizzard SMS Protect before claiming their game license.  Destiny 2 is redeemable from https://account.blizzard.com/gifts/. 

Existing players of Destiny 2 PC will receive an exclusive emblem not available anywhere else, which becomes available in December, to commemorate the first anniversary of being on Battle.net.  Additionally, new Guardians will have the opportunity to try out Destiny 2: Forsaken’s new mode “Gambit,” from November 9^ththrough 11^th  2018, during the Gambit Free Weekend. Gambit is a 4v4 hybrid activity included with Destiny 2: Forsaken. More details are available athttp://www.DestinyTheGame.com/Battlenet/.

“We know Destiny players that want to play on PC expect an amazing experience, whether it’s on their own or with their friends -- so, our paramount concern was to keep the discerning requirements of the PC community in mind, and welcoming the Battle.net and Bungie PC communities together,” said Steve Cotton, game director for Destiny 2: Forsaken at Bungie.  He added, “With this gift we look forward to seeing new Guardians in our universe.”

The genre-defining Destiny franchise has received global acclaim since its release in 2014, followed by a record-breaking Destiny 2’s PC launch in 2017, the largest PC launch in Activision Publishing history based on units. Developed by Bungie, and brought to PC in partnership with Vicarious Visions, Destiny 2 delivers a native PC experience with PC-specific features such as: 4K resolution support, uncapped frame rate, full mouse and keyboard support with custom key mapping, text chat, adjustable field of view, a detailed PC settings screen, 21:9 and triple monitor support, and HDR. In the story of Destiny 2, the last city on Earth has fallen and lies in ruins. Players must master new abilities and weapons to reunite the city's forces, stand together and fight back to reclaim their home.

Destiny 2 PC is playable on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.  Minimum system requirements for the PC game are an Intel Core i3-3250, Intel Pentium G4560, or an AMD FX-4350, along with a GeForce GTX 660 2GB, GTX 1050 2GB, or Radeon HD 7850. Additionally, 6GB of RAM, and 104GB of HDD space and internet connection are required.

For more game information, visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels on Facebook and @DestinyTheGame on Instagram and Twitter. The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, Facebook, @Bungie on Twitter, Instagram and www.Twitch.tv/Bungie on Twitch.

Actor Sean Bean Shows How “The World is Always Your Best Weapon” in HITMAN™ 2 Launch Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive today released the Official HITMAN™ 2 Launch Trailer, starring international actor Sean Bean. In the new live-action trailer, Bean discusses the importance of creativity and improvisation to a true assassin, while showcasing a variety of unassuming items that can be utilised as deadly weapons in HITMAN™ 2. From rubber duck explosives and transistor radios to kitchenware and flamingo costumes, the world is truly your weapon. And no one knows this better than the masterful Agent 47, who makes an inconspicuous appearance towards the end of the video with a deadly surprise for Mr. Bean.

 Official HITMAN™ 2 Launch Trailer Starring Sean Bean, 

Bean will also star in the first Elusive Target mission for HITMAN™ 2, taking on the in-game role of Mark Faba, a former MI5 agent turned freelance assassin who is notoriously known as “The Undying” due to his reputation as a master of faking his own death. Elusive Target No. 1 Starring Sean Bean, entitled The Undying, will release on November 20, one week after HITMAN™ 2 launches on November 13, and will run for a limited time.
 
Elusive Target missions are unique, high-stakes contracts that are free for all players, allowing one chance to assassinate the target and if not successfully completed, the contract cannot be retried. Once Elusive Target No. 1 is available, players must stop Mark Faba (a.k.a. Sean Bean) before he can utilise his expert surveillance, infiltration and demolition skills to complete a contract at the Global Innovation Race event in Miami, and if anyone can take down Faba for the last time, it’s Agent 47.

HITMAN™ 2 is the follow-up to the internationally acclaimed video game, HITMAN™. Featuring entirely new hyper-detailed sandbox locations full of living, breathing environments to explore, HITMAN™ 2 offers players the freedom to plan the ultimate assassination utilising an assortment of tools, weapons, disguises and a variety of stealth techniques to creatively trigger their own unique chain of events.
 
HITMAN™ 2 introduces new ways to play with the Sniper Assassin mode, a standalone feature that brings a co-op experience to the Hitman™ series for the first time, allowing two players to work together online to take down their targets. Sniper Assassin is available to play now as an early access bonus for consumers who pre-order the HITMAN™ 2. Players can also enter the HITMAN™: Sniper AssassinCompetition and put their marksman skills to the ultimate test for a chance to win the grand prize of getting their name and likeness included in future HITMAN™ 2 content. For more information, visit: https://hitman.com/competition.
 
HITMAN™ 2 will feature a unique and brand-new take on 1-versus-1 multiplayer competition with Ghost Mode. Players will put their assassination skills to the ultimate test as they compete against each other online, both as Agent 47, to assassinate the most targets faster and cleaner than their opponent, while utilising weapons, items, outfits and ghost crate supply drops to help accomplish the overall mission.
 
HITMAN™ 2 will be available for PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC beginning November 13, 2018.
 
To learn more about HITMAN 2, please visit www.hitman.com or join the HITMAN 2conversation on Twitter (@Hitman), Facebook (@Hitman), Instagram (@Hitman), YouTube (Hitman), Twitch (Hitman), Discord (Hitman), Reddit (Hitman) or the Hitman Forum.

The ultimate Christmas gift for music lovers and gaming gurus - the TX-30 headset in 3 funky colours!

The perfect Christmas treat for kids, teens and tech lovers alike! 

The colourful, lightweight, TX-30 headsets from Gioteck deliver superior style and unrivalled sound at home, or on the go. These must-have music and gaming headsets are the perfect gift or stocking filler for kids and teenagers this Christmas. Choose from funky-pink, electric-blue and neon-green, whatever their style we’ve got a colour to match. At only £19.99 inc., VAT, the all new TX-30 offers a light, flexible and comfortable headband cushioned with ultra-soft Alacantra®. Delivering clear, high quality digital sound, crystal clear lucid chat, an impressive design and high-quality features the TX-30 audio headset is the perfect present this Christmas, all wrapped up in one! 

Available now from Argos for £19.99 
Please use the following link www.argos.co.uk/search/tx%252D30/

ABOUT THE GIOTECK TX-30 

Works with Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS4, mobile - multi-format 3.5mm jack 

Vibrant colour selection, funky-pink, electric-blue and neon-green 

Ultra-clear chat with minimal feedback – talk is pin sharp and crystal clear 

Powerful audio, via high impact 40mm drivers – incredible immersive sound 

Robust, lightweight – solid, uncompromising build quality 

Ultra-soft Alacantra® cushioning – because comfort is everything 

Inline mic, mute and volume – for instant fingertip control 


ABOUT THE TX RANGE 

Gioteck’s all new TX Range is built for a demanding new generation of gamers and music lovers. One year in research & development, all TX headsets deliver an impeccable blend of features, quality and design – letting you game and go in style. 

Building on the evocative score of the original Red Dead Redemption, the soundtrack and score of Red Dead Redemption 2 is a powerful, emotional journey through the final days of America’s outlaw era.

Red Dead Redemption 2 features an interactive, dynamic score composed by Woody Jackson. Rockstar fans will already be familiar with Woody’s work on the original Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire and Grand Theft Auto V with Tangerine Dream, The Alchemist and Oh No.

The score features additional production and arrangement by Jeff Silverman (Truth and Soul, Aloe Black), with additional musical score and orchestration provided by Colin Stetson (Bon Iver, Hereditary), David Ferguson (Johnny Cash’s engineer), David Ralicke (Beck,Sons of Anarchy), Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers, True Detective), Luke O'Malley, Mario Batkovic (of Geoff Barrow’s Invada), Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Superwolf, Iggy Pop, Bonnie Prince Billy), Rabih Beaini and Senyawa, as well as contributions from over 110 other musicians including Arca (frequent Bjork, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Kelela collaborator), Duane Eddy (Lee Hazlewood protégé), Jon Theodore (former drummer of Mars Volta and current Queens of the Stone Age drummer), Michael Shuman aka Mikey Shoes (Queens of the Stone Age, Mini Mansions) and more.

All of the vocal moments in Red Dead Redemption 2 are produced entirely by Grammy Award-winner Daniel Lanois, known for producing albums for Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson as well as collaborating with pioneering musician Brian Eno to produce several albums for U2 including the multi-platinum The Joshua Tree. In addition to Lanois' production, the soundtrack features additional vocal performances from a range of award-winning artists including D’Angelo, Willie Nelson, Nas, Rhiannon Giddens, Josh Homme, plus an additional track written, produced and performed by David Ferguson. All songs for both the score and soundtrack were created exclusively for Red Dead Redemption 2.

Stay tuned for more information including on the forthcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 official soundtrack release.

Mixer Welcome to Season 2

Today, we embark upon the next major evolution on Mixer. Season 2 reflects the living, breathing nature of Mixer with new experiences and new things to try all the time. As part of Season 2, we’re continuing to grow and refine our existing experiences with new video capabilities for streaming and viewing.  And we’re also investing in three big new areas: expression, supporting creators through new monetization, and strengthening streamer communities. See below for more details:

• Skills [Available Now]. The first and most visible change you’ll notice are new forms of expression. There are now way more ways to participate in your favourite stream than just typing a message into chat. From sending animated Stickers and GIFs, launching celebratory Effects like fireworks and laser shows, or rallying the community to keep digital beachballs bouncing, Skills provide completely new ways to express yourself while watching a stream.

• Sparks Patronage [Available Now]. Now, you can support your favourite Streamer without breaking the bank by using Sparks. Earn Sparks just by watching streams, spend them on Skills and help partnered streamers reach milestones that give them real money payouts.

• Mixer Embers [Coming Soon]. Celebrate and show support with Mixer Embers, a new virtual currency that you can buy and use on high-value Skills. Embers will be a paid currency that goes a step further than Sparks and provides your favorite streamers with direct financial rewards and bigger celebrations.

• Progression [Coming in 2019]. The Mixer progression system will reward your entire engagement with a streamer’s community and on Mixer as a whole. Level up by participating in chat, using Skills, earning Applause from other users (stay tuned for more details on how Applause works), or simply coming back each day. Show your support for the community, unlock new Skills and stand out from the crowd.

Today, you can dive into Skills and Sparks Patronage on Mixer.  And then in the coming weeks and months, you’ll continue to see new updates, including the addition of Mixer Embers and Progression. We’ll introduce new features and Skills and refine the existing ones based on community feedback, so please share your thoughts with us. 

Head over to Mixer to celebrate the first day of Season 2 with us, launch your first Skill and check out our digital launch celebration. 

THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games enhance Darksiders: Warmastered Edition and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition for Xbox One X

THQ Nordic is enhancing Darksiders: Warmastered Edition and Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition on Xbox One X to prepare action-adventure fans for the launch of Darksiders III on November 27. 

 Beginning today, gamers who pre-order Darksiders III: Blades & Whip Edition from the Microsoft Store will be able to download and play the enhanced Darksiders: Warmastered Edition. The enhanced version of Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition will be available later this month, enabling players to enjoy both games in 4K before beginning their journey into Darksiders III on November 27!

The comprehensive Darksiders III pre-order campaign is ongoing and promises major rewards for Darksiders fans who have patiently waited more than six years for the release of Darksiders III. Pre-order here: Darksiders III Pre-Order.

About Darksiders III
Players return to an apocalyptic planet Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash action-adventure where players take on the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The Charred Council calls upon FURY to battle from the heights of heaven down through the depths of hell in a quest to restore the balance between good and evil and prove that she is the fiercest of the FOUR HORSEMEN. FURY is a mage, her form evolving throughout gameplay and with it, her powers and weaponry. The expansive Darksiders III game world is presented as an open-ended, living, free-form planet Earth, dilapidated by war and decay, and overrun by nature. FURY will traverse back and forth between environments, battling other-worldly creatures and unlocking puzzles while advancing the Darksiders story. Scheduled to release worldwide November 27, 2018 for PC, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® One family of devices, including Xbox One X, more on Darksiders III can be found here:
https://darksiders.com/