Hasta La Motion!

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech, an innovator of gaming technologies and gear, has launched the Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse. A next-generation wireless mouse with enough battery life, the G604 LIGHTSPEED was designed for gamers who love to game, but also need a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of tasks.

“If you’re into games such as Fortnite and WoW Classic, then this just might be the mouse you’re looking for. The G604 LIGHTSPEED was designed to have six thumb buttons, so you can play at your best, and fly through actions and tasks in a heartbeat, giving you complete control. When you combine this with our LIGHTSPEED Wireless technology you get freedom of movement to take your game even farther,” said Logitech Gaming vice president and general manager Ujesh Desai.

The G604 LIGHTSPEED features Logitech G’s exclusive LIGHTSPEED Wireless technology for lag-free connectivity, as well as Logitech G’s best-in-class High Efficiency Rated Optical (HERO) 16K Sensor, delivering precise gameplay and improved power efficiency with zero smoothing, filtering or acceleration. In addition, gamers can switch from LIGHTSPEED to a Bluetooth connection with a push of a button, and toggle between two different machines with one mouse. This mouse offers 240 hours of high-performance wireless gaming when using LIGHTSPEED Wireless and up to five and half months using Bluetooth, all on one AA battery. The customisable G604 LIGHTSPEED features 15 programmable controls, a dual-mode hyper-fast scroll wheel and a six-pack of thumb buttons.

To help gamers get the most from their gear, the G604 LIGHTSPEED can be programmed using Logitech’s G HUB software. Featuring a clean and modern interface, the advanced gaming software allows gamers to quickly personalise and customise commands for each button on their mouse.

Pricing and Availability
The Logitech G604 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Mouse is expected to be available at global retailers in Fall 2019 for a suggested retail price of $99.99.

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Netflix has signed an overall deal with Kuku Studios to produce a host of animated films and TV shows for the platform.

Under this new pact, Alex Woo, Stanley Moore, Tim Hahn and Erik Benson will serve as executive producers on exclusive cartoon projects. The creative animation team previously worked on hits including Ratatouille, Toy Story 3, Monster’s University and Finding Dory.

The first project in line, which is slated to release on Netflix early in 2020, is Go! Go! Cory Carson, a preschool series based on the hit toy line ‘Go! Go! Smart Wheels’ from VTech Electronics. 

Commenting on this deal, Kuku Studios founder and CEO Alex Woo said, “We are thrilled to partner with Melissa Cobb, Dominique Bazay, Gregg Taylor and the rest of the Netflix team. Our mission at Kuku is to enrich people’s lives with stories that not only delight and entertain, but also inspire audiences to grow. Stories have been a vessel for wisdom across every generation and culture, and we are excited to add to the world’s rich collection. With Netflix’s emphasis on quality and their global reach, we can’t think of a better partner to craft our stories with.”

Melissa Cobb

Netflix’s VP of original animation, Melissa Cobb further added, “With Go! Go! Cory Carson, the creative team at Kuku proved that they can bring their vast cinematic experience into the preschool realm, and the result is a breathtaking show that we can’t wait to share with children and families around the world on Netflix. A lot of what’s in our creative DNA at Netflix is shared with Kuku, and Alex, Stanley, and Tim have for years honed their ability to tell timeless stories about beloved characters in visually innovative ways.”

The streaming giant has also greenlit a still-untitled animated feature film, which will be produced in Kuku’s California-based studio. The movie will explore the power and magic of dreams.

This news comes as Netflix is extensively investing in animated content. Other kid-friendly series in pipeline includes, Dreamworks Animation’s Dragons: Rescue Riders, Dino Girl Gauko, Kid Cosmic from Craig McCracken and Trash Truck.

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EA SPORTS NHL 20 is now available worldwide on PlayStation4 and Xbox One, giving fans more ways to unlock their skill, style and competition. With enhanced Real Player Motion (RPM) Technology and new Signature Shots, NHL20 features faster, more fluid and more responsive gameplay than ever before. A completely new broadcast and commentary package celebrates the biggest plays in the game, while three all-new game modes let players compete for supremacy.

“This is definitely the best feeling and playing EA SPORTS NHL hockey experience in the franchise. RPM Tech unlocked a massive leap to our gameplay innovation last year, and by adding Signature Shots and dozens of new shooting, puck possession and goalie animations we’ve been able to take it to the next level in terms of how fast, fun and true-to-life the game looks and feels,” said NHL20 executive producer Sean Ramjagsingh.

NHL 20 introduces the next major innovation in Real Player Motion (RPM) Technology powered gameplay through innovative new animation blending that allows players to execute shots, passes, and puck pickups at full skating speed, creating faster, more skilled and more fluid plays up and down the ice. In addition, Signature Shots replicate the most recognizable shot styles of the biggest NHL stars, including P.K. Subban’s booming slapshot wind-up, Auston Matthews’s half toe-drag wrist shot and Alex Ovechkin’s seamless one-timer. Additionally, new contextual shot animations make shooting more lifelike as players use new tools to get the puck on net. RPM Tech also allows for new goaltender A.I. logic, including full offensive threat analysis, allowing netminders to read and react to the development and threat level of each zone entry.

NHL 20 also introduces an all-new competitive way to play ONES and THREES called Eliminator, a winner-take-all competition inspired by battle royale. ONES Eliminator pits 81 players against each other in a survival tournament bracket en route to crowning the ultimate winner. In THREES Eliminator, players can squad up with friends and battle their way to the top of the leaderboard against increasingly competitive opponents.

Continuing to deliver a fresh feel to the franchise, a revamped broadcast package featuring Vancouver radio personality James Cybulski and TSN broadcaster Ray Ferraro delivers new play-by-play and colour commentary to NHL 20. This new system paired with overhauled scoreboards, overlays and motion graphics, all built to put players in the centre of the game’s biggest moments. New to NHL® 20, ‘Play Of The Game’ brings memorable moments to life through a highlights package designed to put stars in the spotlight.

Fan-favourite game modes Hockey Ultimate TeamTM and NHL ONES return with exciting new options and updates, including the ability to play ONES via local multiplayer with class-based NHL stars, creating the opportunity to challenge friends to a 1v1v1 battle at any moment. Hockey Ultimate Team introduces a new way to play in Squad Battles, the highly acclaimed mode from EA SPORTS FIFA that allows players to compete and earn big rewards in offline battles. New opponents are refreshed every day, including weekly Featured Squads assembled by NHL players, hot musical artists, hockey influencers and superstar athletes from other major sports. Squad Battles introduce a brand-new way to take on the best teams assembled by the biggest names in sports and entertainment. Hockey Ultimate Team also welcomes a new roster of playable hockey Icons, bringing the total number of collectable and playable Icons to over 400.

After its introduction last year, the World of CHEL continues to evolve with CHEL Challenges, weekly in-game events across all of fan-favourite modes that unlock unique customization rewards, character XP and more are introduced in NHL® 20. World of CHEL now offers over 2,000 unique customization items to craft players’ looks and their playstyle – from gear and equipment to lifestyle apparel from hockey’s biggest brands. Additionally, four new outdoor locations bring the game to never-before-seen ponds in the remote wilderness and city landmarks inspired by iconic locations.

EA Access subscribers can enjoy up to 10 hours of playtime as part of the Play First Trial, along with 10% off the purchase of the full game. EA SPORTS NHL 20 is ESRB rated E10+ and available worldwide on PlayStation4 and Xbox One for $59.99 USD.

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OZWE launches  VR combat racing game Death Lap, where players can demonstrate the skilful art of racing. where the game deals with driving and shooting skills make the difference between life or death.

Players get ahead of their rivals through pickup bonuses to go faster or destroy their opponents and boosters to go more quickly for a short time. Around the clock challenge where drivers get speed bonuses or more energy when they perform stunts. Adding to the hilarious racing action is the use of the deadly supply of weapons, allowing racers to kill one another on the road to victory.

Single or multiplayer this game allows racers to fight each other on a variety of unique tracks. The drivers must destroy the maximum number of opponents while competing for the first place.

One of the main characters in the game is Nitro Saint Payne, the most wonderful, marvellous, and handsome host, a prodigious racer from the age of sixteen. He learned the skilful art of racing from his father, and he even broke the world’s land speed record, accelerating well over 850 mph. But, during what was to be his 500th win, he foolishly allowed his wife and daughter to ride in his racecar. On his last lap, he spun, and he crashed. The car rolled thirty-three times. He was the only survivor.

Filled with such rage, he devolved into madness, but he embraced the humour in it all. He turned to insanity for healing of his grief, and traded his legacy of honor and achievement for Maniacal Horror and Pure, Magnificent Entertainment, which developed into Death Lap — a way for him to “create” the next greatest racer, someone worthy for him to pass his title to, through any means necessary. The victor will inherit a mighty legacy!

Nitro Saint Payne is a fictional character inspired by a mix of famous supervillains — Arcade from Marvel Comics, a combination of an evil genius and a hitman; Mojo from Marvel Comics, a ruler, slave trader and host of a deadly show; Dan Killian in The Running Man science fiction novel written by Stephen King; Joker, the criminal mastermind and archenemy of the superhero Batman; and last but not least, Cruella de Vil, the main antagonist of The Hundred and One Dalmatians, a pop-culture type epitomizing a person who is very, very mean, and has an enormous ego.

Overview

Genres: Arcade, Racing, Shooter

Platform:Oculus Quest and the Rift Platform

Mode: single-player and multiplayer

View: first-person & third-person view

Death Lap is a VR Combat Racing Game that breaks all the traditional rules of the road. Unlimited hours of wilderness challenges and rewarding experiences where racers fight for more than their life in its brutal tracks of no rules, no fear.

Racers experience the danger and beauty of racing at the limit in five devious tracks, navigate through dozens of obstacles, chase other players through crazy jumps, surprising tunnels and enjoy unknown velocities.

Key Features

• Fast driving. Master your steed in first or third-person view. Use it to its best capacities, drift and jump over the minefield as quick as you can.

• Battle for survival. Use the deadly supply of weapons, manoeuvre undetected into the hostile run, execute combat tactics for attack or defence, and enjoy a good shot of adrenaline.

• Choose your car. Select your favourite vehicle to brave the peril of the show. Each car has a unique personality with its own set of weapons and abilities.

• Ruthless tracks. Enjoy various races environments as wild and bloody as beautiful. Take advantage of its secret paths and obstacles.

• Cunning strategies. Use your car and environment wisely. Get the bonuses scattered around and use them smartly.

• Single or multiplayer. Play against the AI or real players to test your might and speed. Maybe you’ll be strong enough to get on the pantheon of greatest players.

Vehicles and Weapons

Players can choose from five different cars to match their playstyle. Racers continuously put their lives on the line. Each of them possesses a long-range weapon (LRW), a close-range weapon (CRW) and a special power. The LRW allows players to hit their enemies at long distances or activate traps. And the CRW triggers automatically when an enemy is at a range.

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