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A new update is now live in Insurgency: Sandstorm, kicking off Operation Exodus in this first-person shooter from New World Interactive and Focus Home Interactive. This adds a new survival co-op mode, a new map, two new weapons, and more, as shown off in this trailer. All this comes as the game carries a 50% discount for the next week on Steam. Here’s word on the patch as well as an accompanying paid DLC with some new cosmetics:

In Insurgency’s new survival co-op game mode, you’ll team up and fight to stay alive while securing randomly placed objectives with limited weapon availability. The update adds the Citadel map, featuring ancient, narrow alleyways that force close-combat engagements, as well as an open area with high ground, sight lines and cover for a more tactical approach. Two free new guns have also been added to the game for all players: get your hands on the iconic Desert Eagle or the French-manufactured MR73 revolver, both available with their respective suppressors.

In addition, today’s update brings new paid cosmetic DLC: freshen up the look of your arsenal with the new Bear Claw and True Grit weapon skin sets, along with the Uprising Insurgent skin and Bad Day Security skin. Each is available to purchase individually or as part of the Exodus Set Bundle.

Visit the official Insurgency: Sandstorm website for more game information.

Matrix Games announces Broken Arrow. Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. It features American and Russian factions, more than 100 units and multiple deck specialisations per nation. The game brings the genre to a whole new level by combining the complexity of a joint-forces wargame with the typical real-time tactics action-packed gameplay.

Watch the reveal trailer HERE.

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Matrix Games announces Scramble: Battle of Britain. Scramble: Battle of Britain is a simultaneous turn-based dogfighting game. Set in a 3D airspace, the game features fast-paced, tactical combat with dynamic flight physics. Each turn is divided into three phases: planning phase, action phase, and review phase. Survey the aerial battlefield, plan your flight paths, execute spectacular manoeuvres, scrub through time to assess battle damage, and defeat your enemies through masterful tactics and captivating aerobatics.

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‘Evil Twin Artworks’, the award winning indie team behind PC RTS classic, ‘Victory At Sea’, Man O’ War: Corsair and Victory At Sea Pacific has just released a major update for their latest Early Access game, Victory At Sea Ironclad.

“Since releasing Victory At Sea Ironclad, we have been asked what the weather will be like in game,” said James Carroll, Director at Evil Twin Artworks. “Now the players have to contend with adverse weather, seeing, mist and fog, rain and heavy storms. All of these affect accuracy and visibility. Not only that but we have also added the Confederate campaign. ”

Set during the American Civil War, Victory At Sea Ironclad gives the player opportunities to not only sail but take control of huge paddle steamers, they can even build and command the fearsome Ironclads of the title.

A huge Open World RTS where you play out the entire Civil War, making history with every decision made. Victory At Sea Ironclad will set sail on Steam Q1 2020 in Early Access.

You can check out the new Steam page for Victory At Sea Ironclad HERE.

By Tarinder Sandhu @ Hexus

The Intel Z590 chipset is the go-to solution for anyone looking to get the most out of the 11th Gen Core desktop processors. Enticing those with deeper pockets, contemplating mating the Core i9 models to premium motherboards, MSI puts forward the MEG Z590 Ace.

The regular Ace retails for £430 and is presented in traditional black livery. Announced earlier this week, MSI debuts a Gold Edition for those looking for more board bling. Pricing is undetermined but expect a reasonable premium over the bog-standard Ace; we reckon it’ll cost closer to £500.

Read the Review Here

By Joe Shields @ Tom’s Hardware

The Gigabyte Z590 Aorus Pro AX positions itself as a mid-range SKU with a modest (for recent motherboard generations) price of $289.99. For that price, you get the most USB ports — thirteen, including USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port — we’ve seen on any motherboard in quite a while. Additionally, the board includes the latest audio codec, extreme overclocking-capable power delivery and four M.2 sockets. This, coupled with a reasonable price tag, yields a great option fory new Intel-based builds.

Read the Review Here

Source: TechPowerUp!

AMD has updated its Radeon Software Adrenalin 2020 Edition version 21.5.1 drivers, bringing many features on board as well as fixing a lot of issues that have appeared in the past. Starting with support for the Resident Evil Village PC game, AMD promises to deliver up to 13% better frame rate at 4K maximum settings, while using the Radeon RX 6800 XT graphics card. The comparison was conducted with a reference to the previous driver, 21.4.1, which didn’t allow the card to reach as high FPS as it is now possible with the proper support for the game. Another game that is added to the support list is Metro Exodus PC Enhanced Edition. Some fixes have been implemented, as the incorrect performance metrics that may have incorrectly reported temperatures on Ryzen 5 1600 series processors.

The Radeon Software Adrenalin 21.5.1 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.

• Thermaltake TOUGHLIQUID ARGB Sync All-In-One Liquid Coolers Now Available for Purchase
• HyperX Announces Predator DDR4 Memory High-Speed Additions
• ZALMAN Introduces the CNPS10X Performa Black Side Flow CPU Cooler
• EK Water Blocks Unveils EVGA XC3 RTX 3070 Water Block
• GIGABYTE Radeon RX 6900 XT AORUS Xtreme WaterForce WB Pictured, Based on XTXH Silicon
• Gelid Launches the Stella Frost ARGB Cooling Fan
• Watercool Unveils Heatkiller Multitop X2 and X3 DDC Pumps and Expansion Top
• Alphacool Outs Core 2 Thermal Paste
• Aqua Computer Unveils Kryographics Radeon RX 6800/6900 Series Water-Blocks and Backplates
• SilentiumPC Announces its Nano-Reset Remote ARGB Controller
• ProArtist Intros Gratify 5 RGB CPU Cooler
• Seagate One Touch Portable SSD Offers NVMe-Like Performance
• ASUS TUF Gaming Capture Box Released
• Turtle Beach Announces Recon 500 Headset Featuring 60mm Eclipse Dual Drivers

Kashmir Fire, the new DLC for Command Modern Operations is now available.

Fifteen hypothetical campaign scenarios recreate a near-future conflict between the world’s two most volatile nuclear nemeses: Pakistan and India. Kashmir, the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, is now the center of the scene.

Carriers, frigates, submarines; guide world’s most impressive militaries in a multi-sided campaign while trying to ensure the victory of your forces through thoughtful strategy and planning.

More information about Command: Kashmir Fire  and to purchase the new DLC can be found here.

Available now on Steam for purchase, the latest and ambitious Arma 3 Creator DLC: S.O.G. Prairie Fire takes you into the Vietnam War. Enjoy a 75% discount for the base game on Steam up until May 13.

Publisher Bohemia Interactive and third-party developer Savage Game Design are excited to be launching today the latest Creator DLC for Arma 3 on Steam. S.O.G. Prairie Fire transports players back to the Vietnam War and delivers a thrilling and historic military sandbox experience on a scale not seen before in a video game.

Watch Arma 3. S.O.G. Prairie Fire Trailer HERE.

The S.O.G. Prairie Fire DLC is available on Steam now, for only $19.54 USD – that’s including a 15% discount offered by Bohemia Interactive on the first week of release. In addition, Arma 3 base game will be on discount for a limited time with a 75% off, and it’s other DLCs for up to 66% off. The soundtrack for S.O.G. Prairie Fire is also available for sale here.

The name S.O.G. Prairie Fire refers to the “Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group” (MACV-SOG), which was a United States Special Forces unit established in 1964 to conduct covert operations in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. This task force plays a central role in the DLC’s multiplayer co-op campaign. To portray the soldiers’ experiences in a more accurate manner, Savage Game Design has been closely collaborating with US Special Forces veterans who served in MACV-SOG until it was deactivated in 1972, as well as Vietnamese advisors.

More information about Arma 3. S.O.G. Prairie Fire can be found at HERE.