By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
Cougar are probably best known for their cases and power supplies but recently they have been getting stuck into the peripherals market. Today in our Cougar 700M Review we take a look at this gamer mouse, along with the surface designed to match it.
Author: Lee Garbutt @ PC Perspective
EVGA continues to raise the bar with the introduction of two new power supplies in their popular SuperNOVA line, the 1000 P2 and 1200 P2. Both new power supplies are 80Plus Platinum certified and feature all modular cables, high-quality Japanese brand capacitors, a single high-power +12V rail, and a 140mm dual ball bearing cooling fan (with the ability to operate in silent, fan-less mode at low power levels). The 1000 P2 and 1200 P2 are also backed by a 10-year warranty (with registration). And last but not least, many PC PSU enthusiasts will be happy to know the new 1000 P2 and 1200 P2 are being supplied by Super Flower; the same OEM that EVGA has been using for many of their higher output, premium PSUs! In this review we will be taking a detailed look at the EVGA SuperNOVA 1200 P2 power supply.
Check out these latest hardware announcements for today from around the web. Also included are some hardware news bits, and on some days, a few rumors tossed in for good measure. Click on the links below to read the official press release, visit the products web page, or to an independent news source.
All standard edition owners to be upgraded to latest expansion
Source: CVG
The upcoming Emperor Edition of Total War: Rome 2 will be given to all existing owners of the game free of charge. Due for release on September 16, Rome II: Emperor Edition will include numerous improvements and downloadable content. Sega announced that all owners of the standard edition of the game will be automatically upgraded to the Emperor Edition come September 16 and receive everything that comes with it.
The main addition is the new Imperator Augustus Campaign Pack DLC. This covers the events of the 2nd Triumvirate War, which led to the end of the republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire. Gameplay changes in the Emperor Edition include “overhauled building chains, a redeveloped and more impactful politics system, improved campaign and battle lighting”. All free downloadable content updates released since the game’s original launch in September 2013 will also be included, however the paid DLC – including the Hannibal at the Gates campaign and the Caesar In Gaul campaign – will not.
Take a closer look at some of the new multiplayer features, including exoskeleton movement, customization, maps, and modes
Source: Gamer’s Hell
Activision and Sledgehammer Games today unveiled a new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare trailer presenting the multiplayer portion of the game. With the all-new exoskeleton, players can boost jump, dodge, dash, slide, slam and more as the action goes vertical, while using future-tech, cutting-edge capabilities and a brand-new weapon class as part of nearly 350 custom weapons.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare will offer a new reward system, including more than 1,000 in-game player rewards, and nearly limitless customization options that create more than 2 billion unique player combinations and more.
Source: Blue’s News
Steam News announces that the Nemesis DLC Pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts is now available for purchase for all owners of the Windows edition of the shooter sequel. Word is:
“Call of Duty®: Ghosts owners can now enhance their experience with the exciting new Nemesis DLC, which includes 4 new multiplayer maps and Exodus, the conclusion to the Extinction 4-part episodic saga.”
Watch the Nemesis DLC Pack release video here.
First-ever Galactic Gameplay Revealed in All New Video with Developer Commentary
Prepare for an interstellar mission to the outskirts of the universe as Ancient Space is now available for pre-order. The upcoming single-player real-time strategy (RTS) title from Paradox Interactive and CreativeForge Games will be released September 23, 2014 for PC and Mac.
Commanding a fleet to the outer reaches of deep space on a quest to discover what lies inside “The Black Zone,” Ancient Space will take players on an adventure that combines a compelling storyline with classic real-time strategy elements in a full 3D environment, challenging players to come up with strategies that utilize the x, y, and z axes as they progress through the campaign and upgrade their fleet of ships.
Start planning your expedition into the world of Ancient Space by checking out the gameplay video here:
Launching into the unknown, players will need to keep their wits about them as they make strategic decisions, battle the odds and undertake deadly missions in the dark recesses of space. Players will be joined by a cast of character voiced by recognizable actors from popular science-fiction television shows including Firefly, Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek, and more in this tale of strategic resource management and engrossing interstellar warfare.
For more information on Ancient Space, please visit www.ancientspacegame.com.
Independent developer Rebellion today announced the launch of two new pieces of DLC for Sniper Elite 3 on Steam for PC, with the content due to come to Playstation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 later this month.
FREE Outpost Canyon Multiplayer Map
The fourth FREE multiplayer map for Sniper Elite 3 on all platforms, Outpost Canyon sees sharpshooters battle across an abandoned supply line, high up in the windswept Atlas Mountains.
Ominously deserted, the map is littered with evidence of previous skirmishes for what was once a crucial supply line for German forces; forgotten artillery positions and the scorched remains of vehicles mark the undulating landscape, ridges and barren river-bed.
With a free-flowing design and multiple elevated positions Outpost Canyon is an expansive addition to the Sniper Elite 3 multiplayer suite.
Axis Weapons Pack
Sniper Elite 3 players can now turn their enemies’ best weapons against them with new firearms from the German, Royal Italian and Imperial Japanese armies including the Type 99 – king of the long distance rifles.
All three weapons can be used in any multiplayer, singleplayer or co-operative game mode in Sniper Elite 3. The Axis Weapons Pack is available for just $3.99.
The Axis Weapons Pack includes:
By Kenny @ PureOC
A few months back we took a look at the ASUS Maximus VII Hero Motherboard . The Maximus VII Hero, which is part of ASUS’ mid range Republic of Gamer’s line, took home the Editors Choice award for its great performance and outstanding aesthetics. However, that was only the tip of the iceberg for the ROG line up. Today… we have the chance to take a look at ASUS’ flagship motherboard the ASUS Maximus VII Formula.
By Stuart Davidson @ Hardware Heaven
Gigabyte have taken a stab at peripherals a number of times over the years with sub brands such as Aivia. Overall the products have been decent, and certainly unique with their K8100 board being a prime example. More recently Gigabyte launched a new brand for gaming peripherals (and laptops). Today we take a look at the Aorus Thunder M7 mouse which is aimed at serious gamers, especially those who play MMO games… and the MASSIVE P3 extended pad which Aorus offer to complement it.
