The Xbox & Bethesda games showcase started strong with Todd Howard showing a first in-game trailer for Starfield. No gameplay was shown but it’s confirmed the new Bethesda game is exclusive to Xbox and will be available on Xbox Gamepass day one. The release date was also confirmed for November 11, 2022.
Ubisoft Forward 2021 Show Highlights
Ubisoft had solid showing at E3 2021 with a nice variety of games even if they didn’t announce a new Splinter Cell game.
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora was announced for 2022 most likely in collaboration with the Avatar film sequel supposedly coming in 2022 as well.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope was revealed as the sequel to the original Mario + Rabbids.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are coming to Brawlhalla June 16th.
Rainbow Six Extraction gameplay was revealed, coming September 16th.
Godfall 6 Months Later Review
We’re now 6 months in since the release of Godfall on the Epic Games store and PS5, so have the most recent updates improved the game? Check out the video to see our review.
RIG Pro Compact: Worlds first Dolby Atmos controller
Nacon announced yesterday the RIG Pro Compact wired controller for Xbox and Windows 10. The RIG Pro Compact will come with adjustable analogue thumbsticks, adjustable trigger sensitivity for precise shots, available button mapping, built in 3D audio by Dolby Atmos and will come in black and white. If you’re looking for a compact innovative controller then it’s time to gear up, and get good with the new RIG Pro Compact controller which is currently available for preorder at GameStop, Walmart, and Target for $49.99 and will be available on May 20th. If you’re also in need of a new headset RIG is also releasing new versions of the RIG 500 PRO and RIG 700 PRO headsets.
Verizon 5G built for Gamers
Verizon is coming in hot with their new 5G network. Every gamer knows dealing with lag, high ping, and bad internet connections is just rage inducing, so Verizon is stepping up their game and bringing in 5G. With the fastest 5G connectivity available, Verizon has been connecting teams like Dignitas, and FaZe Clan to get the best gaming experience on the go and at home. Verizon surprisingly is actually one of major sponsors of Rocket League Championship series and is also pioneering the Valorant Champions Tour Game Changers, which will start June 19. The VCT is a year-long program with the goal of creating new opportunities and exposure for women and marginalized genders in the Valorant esports world.
Alienware 25 Monitor AW2521H – Review 360Hz Goodness
Alienware 25 Gaming 360Hz Monitor (AW2521H) is hefty on price, on requirements and features! Check out the full video review below!
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Ultimate Home Theater Next Gen Setup 2021
Going into 2021 it’s going to become easier to get next generation consoles. We’ve built a perfect gaming home theater setup you can do anywhere! Check out the full video below to see how you can get this going with your new Xbox Series X and PS5 and the products we did it with.
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John Deere Delivers Interactive CES VR Experience
John Deere has been keeping up to date on the latest tech trends, believe it or not this isn’t their first CES as we also covered them last year which you can see here. They not only want to make farming better but want to solve world problems when it comes to hunger and believe precision planting is one of the ways to do that. A single John Deere tractor and planter have the ability to precisely plant over 700 corn seeds and 2,800 soybean seeds every second.
It’s one thing to to talk about it but it’s another to experience it. To break this down in detail we believe they would have wanted us to check out a farm in person and considering the state of things that isn’t the best option but to ensure we got a proper understanding we were able to experience this in VR. With an Oculus Quest 2 we were able to go to a replica VR tour of one of their farms and found out exactly how their tractors work in action. I had the pleasure of getting a walkthrough demo from Julian Sanchez the Director of Emerging Technologies in the Intelligent Solutions Group and Nancy Post Director for embedded software and solutions for the Intelligent Solutions Group at John Deere.
The demo consisted of a few parts from the various functions of the tractor and planter to the data that is sent between them and the data center. The highly automated 8RX Tractor and a 60-foot, 24-row planter are powered by over 300 sensors and 140 controllers — processing 15,000 measurements per second per machine. On a typical day of spring planting, John Deere processes five to 15 million sensor measurements every second (at eight bytes per measurement, this is upwards of 100 megabytes per second into the Deere data platform). One of the bigger things to showcase is their self-steer mechanic which allows for accurate planting freeing a farmer of the fatigues of being in the vehicle hours on end. From a underground view looking above of a rolling John Deere tractor it looked to be moving at 10mph while planting which is relatively fast for the amount it’s planting.
The birds eye view was possibly my favorite showcasing not only multiple tractors in self-steer motion but also how it handles any maintenance it needs overtime. It also was able to determine the time in which you needed to get things back up and running with enough time to make growth deadlines. With such high level machinery we were curious on how smaller farms/farmers take part in upgrading in any capacity and they let us know that it can start as simple as an app, modular components for their own tractors and if they eventually wanted to get vehicles they could but no obligations and the entry point on understanding the technology is minimal.
We’ve come out of CES 2021 with a better understanding of the many way John Deere wants to take their business and it’s not only driven to tech. Sure they want to start adding things like 5G wireless in the tractors and such but its deeper as it’s also about making the farmers job much easier so they have the confidence in meeting and surpassing all goals they have. We had a blast checking things out and look forward to the future of John Deere and what they’ll bring next year.
LVLONE’s Gaming Holiday Gift Guide 2020
The year is coming to a close and while things have been tough gaming has been thriving! There have been lots of great games this year but here are some great games if you’re in need of some holiday gifts for yourself or someone you know!
Immortals Fenyx Rising
Ubisoft has had a few open world games to come out this year but this one feels the most familiar to adventure fans. Inspired various games like The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild this open world adventure game puts you in the heart of Greek Mythology with the narration happening by none other then Zeus himself while he actively changes what’s happening as he’s saying it. The game has a pretty expansive progression system, character creation and map as we’ve gotten to check it out and have enjoyed how colorful and vibrant the graphics look especially on next generation consoles. Purchase here: amzn.to/2KFDRrC
Control Ultimate Edition
Made by Remedy this game is a trippy third person shooter with a eerie storyline. The game takes a little to really pick up but once it does it hooks you into the things. With rock solid combat and a nice progression system with your weapons and abilities their are many different ways of which to play Control. We should actually say that Control in general, regular or Ultimate Edition is worth picking up, the Ultimate Edition not only as the full package of expansion packs but also next generation upgrades which will be coming out early 2021. Purchase here: amzn.to/2KEnfk1
Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate
Mortal Kombat 11 released last year and has pushed the series forward not only in gameplay and graphics but overall story. What you’re getting here is the entire package since then which is alot. They’ve added multiple characters within the two character packs made and guest cameos as well like Terminator, Spawn, Robocop and Rambo! What Ultimate also does is gives those with next generation consoles the ability to see the game with all of the content with updated visuals which we’ve found to be way more crisp and clean then we could imagine. While this is technically the only fighting game to see a content/game release this fall it feels like the game is brand new with the giant roster and upgrades. Purchase here: amzn.to/3r6QWes
Dirt 5
Dirt 5 seems to be made from a different cloth from the previous versions, lend a bit from 2 and 3 then 4 at all. We’ve found that the game was much easier to pickup as it has more of an arcade feel with even the campaign being sets of racing that you progress through. This also makes its way just in time for next generation console release and has free upgrades as well! With that said the game looks stunning in 4k 60fps. We’ve find some of the game types are a bit the same at times but the different types of vehicles and surfaces to race on give it a pretty fresh look each time we get in! Purchase here: amzn.to/3ny4UDX
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
The franchise continues into an entirely new setting in the dark ages focusing on Vikings. The amount of which Assassin’s Creed has grown over the years is pretty massive with not only the visuals from next generation consoles as we’ve been playing it on Xbox Series X but also the management system as taking your clan through the open seas to setup home base and pillage islands around you and working towards goals of taking down castles. The armor and weapon leveling system was at a good pace as we moved forward with the game and the combat seemed to have gotten more engaging as things opened up. It’s also one of the few games that’s taking advantage of all the the new consoles has to offer from graphic feudality and load times we think it’s a must have to showcase. Purchase here: amzn.to/2LOuQNN
The Falconeer
This game brings plane type dog fighting through a fantasy view as you’re on a giant warbird versus a plane. The game reminds us of Star Fox but not in the future as this is more of a modern setting. The Falconeer has not only been optimized for Xbox Series X being able to hit 120fps but it also engages you with tons of combat. We got a chance to play this game back at PAX East of this year and it was shocking this was developed by a single person. We’ve been playing this alot and it is definitely a game you’ll want to check out. Purchase here: amzn.to/3alVlEo
Let us know what you’re thinking of purchasing and what you manage to pick up! Also check out our Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2020.
LVLONE’s Tech holiday gift guide 2020
Tis the season, while we’ve faced challenges this yearin many ways the one thing we can try and look forward to is the holidays and these were some of our favorite companies this year to sport some top products you should definitely consider purchasing for someone special.
Netgear Nighthawk Wifi 6 Mesh System AX1800 3 pack
Netgear announced the beginning of this year a few mesh routers taking advantage of wifi 6 which we’ve already reviewed the Orbi Wifi 6 recently. The Nighhawk Mech Wifi 6 System AX1800 delivers smooth video streaming and fast online gaming to more devices at the same time while taking advantage of the Nighthawk software. Using WiFi 6 it becomes ideal for medium to large homes or apartment spaces up to 4,500 sq.ft. Purchase here: amzn.to/2LJFB3T
LG VELVET™ 5G with Duel Screen
The LG Velvet as first glance seems like another mid to high tier cellphone but sporting 5G a pretty sleek design and the ability to attach another screen on it make this one stand out. We’ve played with this phone quite a bit and its unique experience is something you should try for yourself. It has a 6.8″ OLED display,LG 3D Sound Engine & Stereo Speakers, IP68 Certified & MIL-STD-810G Passed and 4,000 mAh Battery w/ Fast Charging. Sold Separately is the detachable Extended Screen 6.8″ OLED FHD Display which really makes the thing complete. Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3gSivnc. Dual Screen: here
Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S 1TB
Xbox and Seagate have worked closely to make this SSD expansion hard drive happen.You may think this is a regular external hard drive but this is made specifically to take advantage of Xbox’s next-gen hardware on the Xbox Series S | X. We’ve been using it ourselves and beside the fact this is the only hard drive currently available for next-gen and taking advantage of the technology but it also is the only hard drive to nearly mimic the internals of a console. It’s 1TB of capacity expansion, it has seamless integration into the Xbox Velocity Architecture and virtually no lag in power or speed when gaming from the expansion card. This is something to get if you were able to score yourself a next gen Xbox! Purchase here: amzn.to/2Wk9AS2
1more THX true wireless
1more got the sound right on these as these are THX certified true wireless earphones. Packing features like dual ANC microphones, Bluetooth® 5.0, touch control and a fast charging case these are a good pair of earphones to get you through the holidays. Purchase here: amzn.to/3ns7E5D
Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-up Light
For someone who has used a few types of sleep aids to get the best type of sleep this is device should not be overlooked. This light has helped establish better sleep and waking patterns. It has smart features like a midnight lamp, FM radio, phone charging dock, power back-up, speaker, auto dimming display and smart snooze, AmbiTrack sensor measures bedroom sleeping environment. Plenty of options to customize how bright you want the sunlight in the morning and what kind of light it is to recognizing sleep situations it learns from. Purchase here: amzn.to/37prjxC
Let us know what you’re thinking of purchasing and what you manage to pick up! Also check out our Tech Deals Gift Guide.
