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Sony Interactive Entertainment Takes on the Hero Shooter Genre with Concord

Firewalk Studios has unveiled Concord, a character-driven multiplayer shooter set in the vibrant Concord galaxy. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from this exciting new title:

Inspired by classic sci-fi films, anime, and TV series, Concord promises an immersive experience brimming with adventure. Firewalk Studios aims to create those unforgettable moments of shared triumph and last-minute heroics with friends, while also fostering a sense of discovery as players delve deeper into the game’s lore and diverse cast of characters.

Concord - Reveal Cinematic Trailer | PS5 Games

In Concord, you step into the boots of the Northstar crew, a group of skilled mercenaries known as Freegunners. These guns-for-hire traverse the Wild Space region, taking on challenging contracts across various planets. Each match offers the opportunity to assemble your Freegunner team and compete against rival crews in a variety of game modes and maps.

Firewalk Studios emphasizes a balanced gameplay experience that feels rewarding from the start. While the core gunplay will be familiar to FPS veterans, the unique abilities and diverse roster of Freegunners encourage strategic teamwork and creative problem-solving.

Concord - Gameplay Trailer | PS5 Games

Concord boasts a roster of 16 distinct Freegunners at launch, each with their own personality and gameplay style. From mystics wielding fire to towering robots and skilled sharpshooters, these characters offer something for everyone. Their abilities range from tactical tools like explosive knives and defensive domes to more strategic options like deployable walls and persistent effects that influence the entire battlefield. This variety fosters an asymmetric gameplay experience where every match feels fresh and unpredictable.

The world of Concord is rich with stories to be told. In addition to the thrilling competitive gameplay, players will have the chance to follow the narrative arc of the Northstar crew through cinematic vignettes premiering within the game on a weekly basis. These vignettes will delve into the characters’ relationships, explore life as a Freegunner, and gradually reveal the mysteries of the Concord galaxy.

Firewalk Studios is committed to expanding the Concord universe. The base game launches with 16 Freegunners, and the developer plans to introduce new playable characters, maps, modes, and cinematic content through regular post-launch updates.

Get Ready to Join the Fight!

The wait won’t be long! Firewalk Studios will be revealing details about pre-orders and PS5 and PC editions of Concord next week. Pre-ordering will grant you and four friends early access to the upcoming beta test this summer. Gear up, assemble your crew, and prepare to embark on a thrilling adventure in the Concord galaxy when the game launches globally on August 24, 2024.

Arena Breakout: Infinite Unveils First Gameplay, Closed Beta Kicks Off May 8

MoreFun Studios has revealed the heart-pounding first gameplay trailer for Arena Breakout: Infinite. Together with the trailer, the game developer announced that Arena’s closed beta will be kicking off on May 8th for PC players.

Arena Breakout: Infinite throws you into the heart of the Dark Zone, a war-torn region brimming with both danger and opportunity. As a skilled mercenary, you’ll face off against other players, raid for valuable loot, and build your fortune in this competitive environment.

The game is a first person shooter that will feature competitive gameplay and immersive graphics and audio. Arena Breakout: Infinite is slated for a late 2024 launch on Steam and the game’s official website. The game will be free-to-play.

The closed beta will offer access to two popular maps – Farm and Valley – located within the war-torn Kamona region. Players will experience the series’ signature intense firefights and high-risk gameplay. But remember, survival and extraction are key to securing your loot and walking away a wealthy mercenary.

Arena Breakout: Infinite Closed Beta Gameplay Trailer | 4K | PC/Steam

The debut gameplay trailer pulls no punches, showcasing Arena Breakout: Infinite’s commitment to ultra-realistic and immersive tactical action. Witness the intense gunfights and strategic maneuvers that await players on the battlefield. Buckle up for a white-knuckle experience.

Arena Breakout: Infinite has garnered a staggering 100,000 wishlists on Steam within a mere three days of its announcement. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the closed beta! Register now at https://www.arenabreakoutinfinite.com. Spots are limited, and beta testers will be randomly selected from registered users.

ZOWIE’s XL2566K Packs TN 360Hz DyAc­+ Technology for the Best FPS Experience Ever

In the world of fast-paced First Person Shooter (FPS) games, resolution is not everything. You want a display that responds as fast as you can move, you want everything to be fluid and clear as you pan your mouse everywhere to get your targets and still be precise. Since your opponents will be moving, a sharp image while you move is crucial for you to get the kill and be as accurate as possible. Of course, you want a fast-responding display too, one with the least input lag possible.

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The XL2566K is BenQ’s latest ZOWIE gaming monitor made specifically with competitive FPS gamers and the big stage in mind. It is their flagship esports monitor which will no doubt find its way to competitive stages around the world. It packs 360Hz, which also means that CS:GO players can be even sharper than before with up to 360 frames every second projecting on their display.

Then there is DyAc+ technology that is proprietary to ZOWIE. It offers an added clarity in fast motions. Often, just refresh rate alone is not enough to ensure that your image is crystal clear and razor sharp in fast movements. You need a clever sharpening technology like DyAC+ to clean out your image and offer you extra details in the image. The result is a sharper image all around even when your target is at a distance.

It is not an IPS display though, instead you get the less premium TN and there is good reason for that. IPS displays can hit 360Hz in refresh rate, but there are disadvantages to IPS displays. Firstly, it’s response time is slower than that of TN panels. TN panels are also cheaper to produce, making the ZOWIE monitor a little more accessible. Secondly, TN panels offer a better and more reliable response times to IPS displays. The expense? Your picture quality and colours suffer a little bit. But this is the world of competitive FPS gaming. That means that your picture quality matters less, and performance is what you want.

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They have also put a lot of thought in designing the product to be as ergonomic as possible for FPS gamers. The 24.5-inch display features a sturdy base that is optimally shaped to allow for a tighter mouse configuration. That not only allow FPS gamers to have a tighter set up for more precision, you take up less space on your desk too. Of course, the stand is height adjustable with tilt adjustment too. You can swivel it a little bit to create more room for your mousepad. It also comes with two side shield panels to ensure that you minimize glare from other light sources.

ZOWIE’s XL2566K is now available on BenQ’s official stores on Shopee and Lazada. You can get your hands on one as well at BenQ’s authorized resellers across the nation. It will set you back MYR 2,949, which is pretty steep for a Full HD monitor understandably. It is a rather niche display though, if you think about it. It serves a very specific purpose, that is to ensure that you are competitive. More information n the new ZOWIE XL2566K TN 360Hz DyAc+ monitor can be found on their website.