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Just Announced Hardware for 25 October 2016

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.

Hardware | Donster | October 25, 2016 |

Battlefield 1 Review

One and done.

By Martin Robinson @ Eurogamer

Battlefield’s best stories have always been found when there are some 63 others screaming mad by your side. Playing as the lone soldier holed up in the attic of a villa, wiping out an entire squad as they rush to take a capture point; manning the AA gun on a rocky island outlet and sending a fighter plane tumbling down into the rolling seas; or spotting the silhouette of a lone horseman appearing through the fog that has just crept upon a mortar-chewed village. These are tales worth retelling.

All the better when they’re played out in fancy dress. Whether that’s been the khaki slacks of the original 1942, the mecha keks of 2142 or the jungle fatigues it let you don for Vietnam, Battlefield’s always been at its best when it’s got a neat costume to hand. It’s no surprise to see the series back on top of its game, then, with Battlefield 1, DICE’s attempt to explore the relative No Man’s Land of the First World War. It has even narrowed the gap between the superb multiplayer and the typically weak single-player, though the campaign still trips over itself in its attempts to appear respectful to what’s perceived as difficult subject matter.

Read on…

Battlefield 1 First-Person Shooters | Donster | October 21, 2016 |

Battlefield 1 is Now Available in Stores Worldwide

Experience the Birth of Modern Warfare Like Never Been Seen in Entertainment

DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio, today announced the highly anticipated worldwide launch of Battlefield 1 in stores on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and Origin™ on PC. Battlefield 1 is already being heralded by critics worldwide, winning over 45 awards including Best Action Game at E3 from the Official Game Critics Awards and also the Consumer Award from the Official gamescom Awards. In addition to this, the game is being praised for its all-out war multiplayer experience and impressive re-imagination of the Great War through its single player War Stories. IGN applauded Battlefield 1 for its “exhilarating multiplayer” and Digital Spy called it “the best Battlefield we’ve had in years.”

In Battlefield 1, experience the dawn of all-out war on an unmatched epic scale, full of a variety of new gameplay opportunities. DICE set out to build the most immersive and dynamic Battlefield game ever, continuing to improve their multiplayer sandbox experience through ever-changing environments with intuitive destruction and dynamic weather in up to 64-player battles. In Operations, a brand new multiplayer mode, players can fully immerse themselves in a series of interconnected battles, holding the front line across multiple maps. And if the battle is looking lost, call in a Behemoth, the largest fully player-controlled vehicles ever seen in Battlefield or deploy as one of three destructive forces of the Elite Class. In the unique single player campaign, players can immerse themselves in War Stories, played from the perspectives of different protagonists across the globe from the deserts of the Middle East to the skies of the Western Front.

“Battlefield 1 was a passion project for us at DICE and after years of working with the World War 1 era, we realized what a perfect fit it was for the Battlefield all-out-war style of play,” said Aleksander Grøndal, Senior Producer, DICE. “This was truly a fascinating time as it gave birth to modern warfare with many weapons, vehicles and gadgets being first introduced into the world and we wanted to share those things through a modern lens for all players to experience.”

When Battlefield 1 was first revealed in May 2016, it was lauded by fans and media alike for the bold decision of setting, opening up the possibilities for brand new gameplay opportunities. Since then, the Battlefield 1 reveal trailer became the most-liked trailer on YouTube this year across any medium, with over 2 million likes, and sparked a momentum of anticipation for the game leading up to today’s launch.

Find out more about Battlefield 1 at the games official website.

Battlefield 1 First-Person Shooters | Donster | October 21, 2016 |

NVIDIA Releases the GeForce 375.57 WHQL Game Ready Drivers

Source: TechPowerUp!

NVIDIA today released its latest GeForce “Game Ready” drivers. The new GeForce 375.57 WHQL drivers come game-ready for “Battlefield 1,” “Civilization VI,” and “Titanfall 2.” The drivers are also recommended for the best VR experience with “Eagle Flight” and “Serious Sam VR.” The drivers also fix flickering noticed with “Mirror’s Edge Catalyst” on GeForce GTX 980M, decal corruption on “Overwatch,” and display signal loss when switching between 144 Hz to 240 Hz refresh-rate, on BenQ Zowie monitors. Grab the drivers from the links below.

You can download the new GeForce 375.57 WHQL drivers from GeForce Experience and GeForce.com.

Hardware Video Cards | Donster | October 21, 2016 |

AMD Releases Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.10.2 Beta

Source: TechPowerUp!

AMD has released a new beta update to their Radeon Software Crimson Edition. Version 16.10.2 Beta features driver support for upcoming games like “Battlefield 1″, “Sid Meier’s Civilization VI”, “Titanfall 2″, “Serious Sam VR Early Access”, as well as “Eagle Flight VR”. Also included is a new AMD CrossFire profile for “Sid Meyer’s Civilization VI” under DX11, and Battlefield 1 AMD CrossFire profile updates for the game’s launch.

The release notes also list some fixed issues, namely:
Fan speed may sometimes remain elevated on select Radeon RX 400 series graphics products even when an application has been exited;
Eyefinity group settings may not be retained after driver upgrade when using AMD CrssFire configurations;
Gears of War 4 may experience an application hang when using select high resolution and quality configurations i some specific game maps;
DirectX 12 content may be unable to launch on some older CPUs that do not support “popcnt” instruction.

You can download the Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.10.2 Beta drivers here.

Hardware Video Cards | Donster | October 21, 2016 |

Practice Your Best Stiff Upper Lip with the Royal Navy’s Arrival in World of Warships

10 British cruisers can now fight for Queen and Country

The Royal Navy may have been on the horizon for some time, but now the branch of 10 British light cruisers are finally ready to set sail. Agile and stealthy vessels like Minotaur and Edinburgh will definitely go down a treat for fans who like to strike hard and fast in World of Warships.

Swans may be protected by the Queen, but she won’t save you when you start sailing up the Tech Tree in the Tier I Black Swan. At Tier VI, Leander is ready to fulfill your fantasies of reclaiming the British Empire. Also, remember to queue properly as you work your way towards Edinburgh at Tier VIII.

Finally, at Tier X, you can butt heads with other ocean beasts in the powerful Minotaur. She was the epitome of design for light cruisers at the beginning of the postwar period. In addition to her compact dimensions, maneuverability, and low detectability, this cruiser boasts an amazing firing rate, and her dual-purpose guns provide a superior AA engagement area radius. Also, who can forget that a formidable advantage of the Royal Navy is their torpedoes? They have the option to fire singularly from multiple tube launchers. Make sure you get the most out these legends.

“The Royal Navy has such a rich history and we’ve had our sights set on including her line in the game for a while,” said Artur Plociennik, World of Warships Global Publishing Producer. “Because we respect its history so much, we wanted to ensure we had every detail down, to create an exceptional player experience.”

The Royal Navy consists of agile, stealthy vessels, making them perfect for rushing headlong into objectives, while singing “Rule, Britannia”. They are excellent at hunting destroyers, and their low detectability and rapid-firing guns make them efficient in encounters with more “neutral” cruisers. Combine this with their excellent torpedo armament and the smoke screen ability, and you’ll be able to punch a hole through well-armored foes.

Lastly, players who have reached Account Level 4 in the game will find containers with some mystery booty inside. All you have to do to haul up these treasures is simply play the game. Now, stick the kettle on, whip out the scones, and take a British cruiser for a spin.

Watch the new World of Warships – The Navy is Here! trailer here.

For the latest game information, visit the official World of Warships website.

MMORPGs World of Warships | Donster | October 20, 2016 |

CI Games Announces New Release Date for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3

CI Games, the development studio behind Lords of the Fallen and the Sniper: Ghost Warrior franchise, has announced a new release date of 04/04/2017 for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3, so it may further polish and optimize its upcoming game currently in development for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

CI Games has received excellent feedback from hands-on sessions with press, streamers and fans, and as a result, want to offer its supporters more features in the game for launch. “We’re making an ambitious game and unfortunately still need an extra few months to make sure it will stand up to the expectations of the fans,” said Marek Tymiński, CEO of CI Games. “Our goal is to ensure Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 runs smoothly on all platforms, and right now we still have some important work left on optimizing the game. This is our biggest project we’ve ever worked on and the entire team is pushing really hard to make the entire experience more polished. I really hope everyone will understand our decision and will wait the extra time to play something we’re excited about, and that will redefine our IP and the sniping genre as a whole. This is a new beginning for the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series.”

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 tells the story of brotherhood, faith and betrayal in a land soaked in the blood of civil war. Players take the role of an American Sniper named Jonathan North, who is dropped into northern Georgia, nearby Russian borders. He has an an official mission, and a personal mission–to find his brother. Explore large open-world maps with dynamic weather and a day and night cycle that actually impacts play and decisions. Customize weapon equipment, accessories, vehicles and a drone, and utilize the three pillars of gameplay to your liking: Sniper, Ghost and Warrior.

Find out more about Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 at the games official website.

First-Person Shooters Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 | Donster | October 19, 2016 |

New Episode for Command LIVE – Don of a New Era Announced

command-live-don-of-a-new-era The recent asymmetrical conflict in Ukraine is only the last one plaguing the region. Situation is still fragile in Moldova and Transnistria, where tensions between Pro-Russian separatists and the rest of the population are part of the daily agenda.

How far Moscow will want to go further in escalating the conflict? And will the NATO countries be able to overcome their differences and act as a whole?

Don of a New Era is the latest installment in the acclaimed Command LIVE series, and it aims to explore this what if scenario, designed with a huge emphasis on the high tech arsenals NATO and Russia could employ in a conflict like this.

A full analysis of the situation has been dispatched and will be available soon!

Get more information about Command Live: Don of a New Era from our official product page!

Command LIVE Strategy and Wargaming | Donster | October 19, 2016 |

Samsung 960 Pro SSD Review

By Chris Ramseyer @ Tom’s Hardware

Samsung developed several new technologies for its 960 Pro NVMe SSD, and the end result is a massive 2TB M.2 product that tips the price scale at $1,300. Over the past two years, the Pro series has shifted from a product for enthusiasts and power users to more of a workstation-focused product. The shift stems from declining SSD prices fueled by entry-level pricing from Samsung’s competitors. The company’s own general-use EVO series, which has the highest market share of any SSD on the market, also plays a role in the declining costs.

Read The Review Here

Hardware Storage | Donster | October 19, 2016 |

Just Announced Hardware for 19 October 2016

Hardware | Donster | October 19, 2016 |