Source: UbiBlog

The Division team has released the first details on the free Conflict update – the second of two free updates for The Division – which arrives May 24 on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. One of its biggest additions is Clear Sky, a brand new Incursion in Columbus Circle. Pitting Division Agents against Rikers, Clear Sky challenges you to take back a formerly LMB-controlled anti-air missile site, restore safe passage to the skies over Manhattan, and reclaim supply drops stolen by Rikers.

Another new feature coming in the Conflict update is high-value targets (HVT). The HVT officer inside your base of operations will provide you with a list of these targets, along with a description, their level, and the recommended gear score you need to engage them. You’ll have a limited amount of time and only one chance to take down these targets.

The Dark Zone will see some changes that are going to make extractions even more intense than they were before. Specifically, Agents will now have the option to hijack your loot. This means that a player can run to an extraction rope and cut it, causing all of the loot to fall to the ground.

Click here to view the Update 1.2: Conflict trailer.

Source: Blue’s News

The Battlefield website announces that for the next week all Battlefield 4 owners are entitled to download a free copy of the Final Stand DLC for Battlefield 4. They offer all the details on what the pack includes, and the following explanation:

“From May 17 to May 24, you can download Battlefield 4 Final Stand for free*, from Origin (PC), PlayStation Network, and Xbox Live. In Battlefield 4 Final Stand, you can move the fight into the grand Russian wintry landscape. Make sure you get it quick, though – the future waits for no one, and after May 24, this giveaway will be a thing of the past.”

Take the role of one of the pilots of the US NAVY aerobatic team

RORTOS, the Italian leader in the development of flight simulators for mobile devices, announces the new flight simulator “Blue Angels: Aerobatic Sim” available soon for Android and iOS (followed later by the PC and XBOX versions), which will allow all users, even the most inexperienced ones, to test themselves in the famous acrobatics of the prestigious American aerobatic team.

“We are completing the development of a flight simulator dedicated to aerobatics and aerobatic demonstration squadron flying”, commented Roberto Simonetto, RORTOS’ CEO . “We are grateful for the pilots and the whole team of the US Navy Blue Angels who provided an accuracy verification that allowed us to create an exciting simulator for a unique and engaging gaming experience.”

The first screenshots are available to view here. (Source: Worthplaying)

The game has been officially licensed by the US NAVY and designed for all the fans of flight, acrobatics and flight demonstrations.

The main features are:

• Reproduction of all official manoeuvers of the US Navy Blue Angels
• Flight as a soloist and in demonstration formation.
• Accurate reproduction of airshows’ locations
• Additive Mode to invent your own acrobatic figure
• Airshow Mode to arrange your own airshow on your favorite location

With more than 55 million users around the world, thanks to products such as Carrier Landings, Extreme Landings, AirFighter, Helicopter Sim, Historical Landings, Battleship Destroyer, F18 Carrier Landing and Air Navy Fighters, RORTOS is ready to launch, during the year, new simulators, with important and prestigious collaborations.

RORTOS is based in Verona and consists of an all-Italian team. Born in 2012 it carries forward its mission with enthusiasm and quality: spreading the passion for flight through an experience that is accessible to everyone.

Current RORTOS simulators are developed for iOS, Android, Mac, PC platforms and can be downloaded from Apple Store, Google Play, Windows Store and Amazon App Store.

Source: TechPowerUp!

AMD today released its third Radeon Software Crimson Edition update for this month. Version 16.5.2.1 provides a massive 35 percent performance increase for Radeon R9 390 series graphics cards (R9 390, R9 390X) on “Doom” (2016), compared to version 16.5.2, released earlier this month. The change-log does not mention whether this is also applicable to the nearly identical Radeon R9 290 series (R9 290, R9 290X, and R9 295X2). Not much else has changed, which explains the version numbering.

You can download the Radeon Software Crimson Edition version 16.5.2.1 drivers here.

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.

• Cooler Master Flagship Maker Series Launched
• Lian Li Builds Its First Steel Cases: Meet The Ebonsteel Series
• EVGA Announces the X99 FTW K Motherboard
• ENERMAX Ostrog ADV LED Chassis Now Available
• G.SKILL Announces Trident Z DDR4-4266MHz 16GB (8GBx2) 1.35V Extreme Speed Memory Kit
• TP-Link Announces Talon AD7200 802.11 ad Router
• BIOSTAR J3160MD Motherboard Featuring Intel Braswell Refresh SoC Debuts
• EK Releases Monoblock for ASUS SABERTOOTH Z170 S Motherboard

New Trailer Shows Soviet Stand Against Fascist Aggression

Paradox Interactive and Paradox Development Studio today announced the start of the pre-order for Hearts of Iron IV, the latest grand strategy game about one of the worlds most destructive conflicts. World War II is at your fingertips as you guide your nation, plan your research, build you forces and design sweeping battle plans that will put the world at your feet.

To illustrate the alternate history possibilities of Hearts of Iron IV, Paradox has released a trailer that posits a Japanese attack on a heretofore triumphant Soviet Union. Watch it here.

If you are among those prepared to heed the call of war, eager generals can sign on today. There are three game editions available for Hearts of Iron IV:

• The Cadet edition is a standard Hearts of Iron IV release, but a pre-order will come with a new icon for the official Paradox forums and a new wallpaper.
• The Colonel edition includes everything the Cadet version does, and also one extra icon and a special Tank Pack to add variety to the vehicles running through your enemy lines.
• The Field Marshal edition includes everything from the lower ranked versions as well as an exclusive forum avatar and an expansion pass that will include the first two Expansion DLC packs for Hearts of Iron IV, whenever they are released.

Every pre-order comes with additional rewards no matter which version you choose to buy:

• German March Order – music pack, composed by Andreas Waldetoft.
• Allied Radio – music pack, composed by Tobias Gustafsson.
• Hearts of Iron: War Stories Gamebook – a branching interactive narrative where the player’s choices matter. War Stories is written by Aaron Rosenburg and features a young British RAF pilot during the Battle of Britain.

In addition everyone who purchases Hearts of Iron IV will receive a free DLC, the Poland: United and Ready National Focus Pack. This DLC gives Poland a unique national focus tree , several 3D vehicle models, 2D art and additional leader portraits, fleshing out the experience of playing as the nation. The Poland: United and Ready DLC will be available for all players, no matter when they choose to purchase a copy of Hearts of Iron IV.

Hearts of Iron IV is the latest version of one of Paradox Development Studio’s most popular series. Take control of any nation in the world and guide it through humanity’s most trying hours. With a new and improved battleplan system, you will be able to direct sweeping movements of troops through steppes, deserts and jungles. Area and mission based systems take the micromanagement out of naval and air combat.

For prices in your region, please check the Paradox Store or your preferred digital retailer. For more information please visit the Hearts of Iron IV website.

Reviews of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition have hit the web. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Founders Edition is the first gaming GPU based on the company’s new Pascal™ architecture — providing up to 2x more performance in virtual reality compared to the GeForce GTX TITAN X. Pascal offers massive leaps in performance, memory bandwidth and power efficiency over its predecessor, the high-performance Maxwell™ architecture. And it introduces groundbreaking graphics features and technologies that redefine the PC as the ultimate platform for playing AAA games and enjoying virtual reality.  We have collected a large number of reviews and we’ve posted the links to them below for your convenience.

• HARDOCP
• HARDWARE CANUCKS
• PC PERSPECTIVE
• TECHPOWERUP!
• TWEAKTOWN
• GURU3D
• HOTHARDWARE
• OVERCLOCKERS CLUB
• TOM’S HARDWARE
• NEOSEEKER
• EUROGAMER

Source: Blue’s News

Digital Combat Simulator website now offers the DCS: SA342 Gazelle, a new helicopter for Digital Combat Simulator World, the a free-to-play combat game. Here’s a trailer showing the whirlybird in action.

The SA342 Gazelle is a light scout/attack and transport helicopter. It was introduced in 1968 as a result of cooperation between Aérospatiale and Westland Aircraft. Operated by 23 countries, the Gazelle has served in combat operations across the world including the 1991 Gulf War, 1982 Lebanon War, Syria, and other conflicts.

The Gazelle is powered by a single turbine engine that is connected to three glass-fiber reinforced plastic main rotor blades with a bearingless main rotor developed by Bölkow GmbH. It is also the first helicopter which features the famous Fenestron tail rotor.

The version featured in DCS is the anti-tank version that is armed with four HOT 3 anti-tank guided missiles. Later, free upgrades to this module will feature Gazelle versions armed with a GIAT machine gun, rocket pods, Mistral anti-aircraft missile, and sniper team in rear compartment.

Key Features of DCS: SA342 Gazelle:

• Accurate and highly detailed six-degrees-freedom (6DOF) cockpit and external model
• Mouse interactive cockpit with authentic systems modeling
• Fully modeled weapon system including weapons sight and HOT 3
• Exciting and challenging campaign
• Interactive training missions
• AFM (Advanced Flight Model) that simulates all flight phases and characteristics of the Gazelle
• Inclusive flight manual
• Gazelle skins covering many countries

Source: Blue’s News

Steam News announces everyone can play Call of Duty: Black Ops III multiplayer for this weekend until Sunday at 4:00 pm EDT. Here’s word on the free weekend, the corresponding sale, and the game:

Play Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer for FREE starting now through Sunday at 1PM Pacific Time. You can also pickup Black Ops III at 40% off the regular price!*

Also, save 25% off the Digital Deluxe Edition

If you already have Steam installed, click here to install or play Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer. If you don’t have Steam, you can download it here.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 combines three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies, providing fans with the deepest and most ambitious Call of Duty ever. The Campaign has been designed as a co-op game that can be played with up to 4 players online or as a solo cinematic thrill-ride. Multiplayer will be the franchise’s deepest, most rewarding and most engaging to date, with new ways to rank up, customize, and gear up for battle. And Zombies delivers an all-new mind-blowing experience with its own dedicated narrative.

*Offer ends Monday at 10AM Pacific Time

Source: Blue’s News

Another game is free this weekend as you can play Arma 3 on Steam through Sunday afternoon with no obligation. Here’s word:

Spread the word: you can play Arma 3 for FREE this entire weekend on Steam!

Be deployed to the Mediterranean Republic of Altis & Stratis, and enlist for Bootcamp, create your own scenarios in the 3D Editor, or head straight into multiplayer with friends. How? Just visit your Steam Library, search for “Arma 3″, and LMB fire at that Install button.

In addition, to sign up for extended duty, this weekend you can purchase Arma 3 at its lowest price ever. Take advantage of the massive 50% discount on the Arma 3 base game (which was already reduced in price just 3 weeks ago), or 33% off the Arma 3 Apex Edition (includes Arma 3 + DLC + Apex). And if you already own Arma 3, you can now also get the Karts DLC, Helicopters DLC, and Marksmen DLC (or all of them together in the DLC Bundle) at half price!

Get more game info at the official Arma 3 website.