At long last, the collaboration generations of Ace Combat fans have been waiting for is finally ready for deployment. We’re excited to announce that Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown will deliver Top Gun themed aircraft, emblems, and the “Top Gun Anthem,” “Danger Zone” in multiplayer mode as part of its TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set available today!

The TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set paid DLC package will feature new playable aircraft, including the F/A-18E Super Hornet | Top Gun: Maverick (The Boeing Company) and the F-14A Tomcat | Top Gun: Maverick (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), from the movie. Additionally, there will be a special Top Gun: Maverick collaboration emblem and to top things off, the aforementioned “Danger Zone“ (arranged by Keiki Kobayashi) will be available as background music in multiplayer mode.

Head over to YouTube to check out the new trailer featuring the contents of the TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set paid DLC package in action.

The TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set DLC includes:

New playable aircraft

• F/A-18E Super Hornet | Top Gun: Maverick (The Boeing Company)
• F-14A Tomcat | Top Gun: Maverick (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation)
• 5th Gen Fighter | Top Gun: Maverick
• Dark Star
• F-14A Tomcat
• F/A-18E Super Hornet

Emblems and Callsigns from the film

• Total of 10 Emblems including Maverick, Hangman, Payback, Rooster, and Bob, along with two logos from the film.
• Total of 12 Callsigns including Goose, Cougar, and more!

Music based on classic tracks for play in multiplayer mode

• “Top Gun Anthem“ (arranged by Keiki Kobayashi)
• “Danger Zone“ (arranged by Keiki Kobayashi)

Additionally, two new editions of ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN are now available only on Steam:

ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN – TOP GUN: Maverick Edition

• ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN game
• Playable Aircraft F-104C: Avril
• TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set

ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN – TOP GUN: Maverick Ultimate Edition

• ACE COMBAT™ 7: SKIES UNKNOWN game
• Playable Aircraft F-104C: Avril
• Additional content included in Season pass
• TOP GUN: Maverick Aircraft Set
• 8 popular emblems of the series

For more information about each edition, please visit the official website or via Steam.

Matrix Games have announced that Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations 1943 is out now, and with it comes the turning point in the most brutal part of the war.

Will you be able to change history and lead Germany to victory? Or will overcoming the Russian defences prove too problematic to attempt? Either way, this extensive DLC will offer hours of tactical depth and challenge to keep you engaged right up until the final moment.

As with other Axis Operations content, you’ll be able to jump right into this DLC with your existing core. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, as you can also play with our specially tuned premade core.

Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations 1943 is available now on the Slitherine store, Steam, Windows Store, Epic Games and GoG.

It is 1943. Between the brutal stalemates, brutal winter and armies of marauding tanks, the Germans find themselves pinned or retreating throughout Russia.

But, as spring of 1943 approaches, the wehrmacht perhaps has some cause for optimism. The lessons of the last few years have surely been learnt. The Russians have surely taken incalculable losses. Surely a well thought out strike now could see the end of the war.

Watch the launch trailer HERE.

Source: TechPowerUp!

NVIDIA has released the GeForce 512.95 WHQL Game Ready drivers. These come with optimization for the RTX and DLSS support for “Hitman 3,” “Sniper Elite 5,” and “My Time as Sandrock.” A handful of issued were addressed with this release. Flags and banners flickering in Racedriver: Grid 2019, is fixed. Direct3D-related crashes in Adobe Premiere Pro were fixed. You can now adjust image-sharpening for Adobe Premiere Pro in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

You can download the GeForce 512.95 WHQL Game Ready drivers via GeForce.com.

Source: TechPowerUp!

AMD released the Software Adrenalin 22.5.2 beta drivers. These come with optimization for “Sniper Elite 5,” the latest Year Two update of “Hitman 3″ that adds real-time ray tracing, and a handful new Vulkan API extensions. The drivers also extend Radeon Super Resolution (RSR) to the Ryzen 6000 series processors with Radeon 600M-series iGPUs based on the RDNA2 graphics architecture. RSR gets a new feature that lets you adjust sharpness using a slider. AMD also introduced several under-the-hood optimizations for DirectX 11 for the RDNA2 architecture, which means up to 8 percent performance increase across the board on Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs in all DirectX 11 games.

With this release, AMD also introduced Privacy View, a feature that tracks your eyes using your web-camera, and only reveals those portions of the screen with clarity, which you’re looking at. The company also introduced additional optimizations for “Watch Dogs: Legion,” for Smart Access Memory (Resizable BAR), adding anywhere between 6 percent to 24 percent higher frame-rates, depending on the GPU.

The Radeon Software Adrenalin 22.5.2 drivers are available online at the AMD driver download page.

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.

• MSI Reveals the MEG 342C QD-OLED Display at Computex 2022
• GIGABYTE Provides the Perfect Thermal Solution for Socket AM5 Motherboards
• ASRock Announces X670 Motherboards, Radeon Graphics Cards, and Small Form Factor Cases
• Phanteks Announces Upcoming Products Including New Chassis, Accessories, and Coolers
• EK Unveils EK-Quantum Vector² for RTX 3090 Ti TUF Gaming and ROG Strix
• LG Launches New UltraGear Gaming Monitors, Including 48-inch OLED Version
• NZXT Announces the New-Generation H7 Case
• ASUS Previews RT-AXE7800 Router at Computex, 6 Antennas!
• Antec Launches its New Cannon Elite-Tier Chassis Design
• SteelSeries Launches the Arctis Nova Pro-series of Headsets
• ROCCAT Launches Burst Pro Air, a Lightweight 81g Wireless Mouse
• addlink Unveils the AddGame SPIDER X5 DDR5 RGB Memory and AddGame A95 and A90 Lite SSDs
• Kingston Announces FURY Beast RGB DDR5 Memory
• Team Group Adds T-Force Delta RGB in DDR5-6600 and DDR5-6000 CL30 to Lineup
• Upgrade Your Build, MSI Unveils the Latest Motherboards and PC Components
• MSI Unveil Its New Lineup at COMPUTEX 2022 Online
• Linksys Unveil New and Affordable WiFi 6 Mesh Solutions
• MSI Announces X670 & X670E Motherboards for AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 7000
• ASUS ROG Launch World’s First 500Hz Gaming Monitor
• COUGAR Unveils Duoface RGB Middle Tower with Glass and Mesh Front Panels
• Biostar Shows Off X670E Valkyrie Mobo at Computex 2022

Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful video games developers and publishers, has today release a new Sniper Elite 5 video that reveals further details about the stealth options that will be available to players when the game is released on May 26th. Offering insight from the development team as well as from the game’s military advisor and motion capture artist Paul Biddiss, the new Spotlight trailer features interviews and gameplay footage showcasing the new traversal, sneaking and takedowns in Sniper Elite 5, including new non-lethal options. The new Spotlight video is available to watch HERE.

Paul Biddiss, the military advisor and action coordinator for a number of high-profile movies and TV shows, provided his expertise to the Sniper Elite 5 development team as well as being the motion capture artist for Karl Fairburne, helping to ensure the highest possible level of authenticity to his movements and takedowns. Speaking about his involvement in the game Paul said: “All the takedowns are realistic to the training that was given to SOE operatives… everything is realistic. There is no embellishment.”

The new video also gives details of the other stealthy options open to Karl including new traversal mechanics which open up hidden areas of the maps as well as giving the player alternative routes to approach their objectives. The player will also have to consider the audible distance of both their weapon and ammo when taking a shot if they want to remain undetected.

For Sniper Elite 5 the player will have a host of non-lethal options at their disposal including the ability to incapacitate the enemy with non-lethal takedowns and ammunition. These options provide the player with even greater scope to approach each mission and game scenario in a way that best suits their playstyle and their objective.

The latest game in the award-winning franchise, Sniper Elite 5 will release simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 & 5, Steam and Windows Store on May 26th 2022.

To keep up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 news please visit sniper.com.

Source: Blue’s News

Arma Reforger is already available in Early Access on Steam, offering a new Windows Cold War shooter as the latest installment in the Arma series. This comes just a couple of days after rumors first emerged about its existence. This post has an outline of what this offers, saying it represents “the beginning for the evolution of the Arma franchise.” Word is: “Arma Reforger, currently in Early Access, offers you a glimpse of things to come. Functioning as a creative platform, you can modify and adjust the experience with the tools given to you. Remember, this is just the beginning for the evolution of the Arma franchise. It’s going to be an exciting journey, and we’re glad to have you with us!” This kicks off the road to Arma 4, and this trailer takes a look at that. Here’s the elevator pitch on the new game:

Powered by the new Enfusion engine, Arma Reforger lets you fight for supremacy over 51 km2 of incredible island terrain in an authentic Cold War setting, or create unique scenarios in real-time with the Game Master curation mode. Return to Everon, the war-driven microstate from the hit game that started it all, Arma: Cold War Assault.

Arma Reforger is the first step towards Arma 4 and a versatile, creative, fully-moddable platform for the future, offering a glimpse of things to come.

Rise of the Swiss, the new Field of Glory II Medieval DLC, is now available on PC.

Showcasing one of the most revolutionary changes in battlefield tactics, Rise of the Swiss focuses on the introduction of the long pike. This long thrusting weapon became a dominant part of the Swiss’ weaponry back in the Fifteenth Century, due to its devastatingly long reach, and the DLC represents the first time players will be able to take advantage of its lethal range.

This fourth main DLC for Field of Glory II: Medieval also expands upon the intense turn-based action of the base game by adding four more historically-based campaigns, eight more historical scenarios, and many more features: 22 new units, 60 more army lists, 41 more historical matchups added to Quick Battle mode, increasing the total to 239, most playable from either side.

You can find more info on Rise of the Swiss’ Steam Page.

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.

• ZADAK Introduces the TWSG4S PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD
• Silicon Power Announces UD90 PCIe 4.0 SSD
• SPC Gear Introduces LIX and LIX Plus Wireless
• EK Launches Vector² for MSI RTX 3090 Ti Gaming X Trio and Suprim X
• SK hynix Announces Availability of the PCIe 4.0 Platinum P41 SSD
• Alphacool Announces NexXxos HPE ST-20mm Slim Radiator
• GeIL Launches the World’s First Active Cooling DDR5 Memory Equipped with Innovative RGB Dual Fans
• XPG Increases Warranty To 5 Years on PYLON Power Supplies
• ADATA XPG Launches ALPHA WIRELESS Gaming Mouse
• EK Announces EVGA RTX 3090 Ti FTW3 EK-Quantum Vector² Water Block
• noblechairs HERO Gaming Chair Stormtrooper Edition Announced
• Alphacool Unveils Water Blocks for RX 6950 XT and RX 6750 XT
• Gigabyte AORUS Z690i ULTRA motherboards being recalled
• Phanteks Announces GPU Block for MSI SUPRIM (X)/GAMING (X) TRIO RTX 3090 Ti Cards
• ASUS Releases GeForce RTX 3080 Noctua OC Edition 10 GB GDDR6X

Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful video games developers and publishers, has today released a new gameplay trailer for Sniper Elite 5 which showcases the enhancements made to its genre defining slow motion Kill Cam. For the first time in the series Kill Cam can now be triggered by particularly clinical shots using SMGs and pistols as well as for eliminations using rifles and takedowns. Watch the new trailer HERE.

Enhancements have been made to both the physics and the visuals behind Sniper Elite 5’s Kill Cam. Bullets can now ricochet off bones causing even further internal devastation which is shown to the player in more detail thanks to enhancements in the visual representation of the characters including more definition on the skeleton, muscles, organs and sinew.

The inclusion of iron sights for both SMGs and pistols, a first for the series, will allow players to be more accurate with those weapons, which will in turn trigger a Kill Cam for the most clinical of shots. Players will also have control over the Kill Cam in real time with ability to speed up/slow down the cinematic as well as being able to adjust the camera angle.

A favourite feature with fans of the franchise, the frequency with which a player sees Kill Cam can be adjusted in the game’s menu, including the ability to turn it off completely.

The weapons in Sniper Elite 5 have been painstakingly recreated from real world reference to ensure maximum authenticity. Players can now customise their weapons by discovering workbenches hidden within the missions. Each workbench will unlock further customisation options. This means that they can adjust their chosen loadout to suit their individual play style and the objective that they are undertaking.

Sniper Elite 5 releases simultaneously on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 4 & 5, Steam and Windows Store on Thursday May 26th. The game features an immersive campaign, which is playable in single player and two player co-op, adversarial multiplayer for up to 16 players and a new Invasion Mode which allows another player to join your game as an Axis Sniper tasked with taking you out.

Players who pre-order Sniper Elite 5 will also receive the latest mission of the much heralded ‘Target Führer’ campaign entitled “Wolf Mountain”. The Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order and will include Season Pass One (2 Campaign Missions, 2 Weapon skin packs, 2 Character Packs, 6 Weapon Packs), Target Führer and a P.1938 Suppressed Pistol for those who pre-order.

To keep up to date with all the latest Sniper Elite 5 news please visit sniper.com.