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Razer and Valve Creating Game, Motion Controller
Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer and Valve, the development studio who have created not only franchises but an entirely new distribution model are teaming up to bring their considerable talents to bear on a quite ambitious project. The vast majority of Valve’s efforts have been centered around the FPS genre and this new game seeks to break the mold while still being firmly ensconced in everything we love about the genre.
The title is planned as a first entry into a new permutation of the FPS genre as the press release calls HellRazer: Triple Helix the ‘debut title’. It’s a squad-based tactical FPS game, which on the surface doesn’t sound like anything impressive at all. Where the importance of the partnership comes in is the control scheme. Razer is developing a brand new peripheral dedicated specifically to this game and any developed after it. Ironically while many hardcore gamers are calling the Wii a gimmick, Razer’s new peripheral is going to be a motion sensing controller, which is currently under development in their Singapore labs and the company aims to make it the first true 1:1 motion sensing controller.
“Razer is extending its vision by partnering up with Valve on this exciting new collaborative project,” said Razer president Robert “Razerguy” Krakoff. “For the first time, PC gamers will be able to experience a more integrated, immersive gameplay in a first-person shooter game.”
Oh and by the way, April Fools. Check the website for the official press release, which is hilarious. It’s almost tragic that this is a joke, because there are certain features of the game that sound actually enjoyable, like multiplayer modes where certain events can cause players to change to a different team altogether.
Razer Announced Mamba Wireless Gaming Mouse and Carcharias Headset
Razer is a name to consider when you’re thinking about purchasing new gaming gear for your PC. And Razer has just launched two new pieces of gaming gear at CES, a mouse and a new headset.
The mouse is called the Mamba. It features 2.4GHz wireless technology but also an optional detachable cord. It will also bring you the “world’s fastest” 5,600DPI Precision 3.5G Laser sensor and a battery life and DPI stage indicator. The Mamba will arrive in February and it will cost $129.99.
The audio headset is called the Carcharias and it features an adjustable headband, inline remote and a long 3-meter cable. The Carcharias will arrive in January and it will cost $79.00.
via Press
Razer cuts 10% of work force
Chances are if you’re into PC gaming, you’ve heard of Razer, makes of high end gaming peripherals. Well, it looks like the gaming hardware industry isn’t exactly recession proof as it was recently announced they are being forced to cut 10% of their global work force.
This news comes in an email stating the company was forced to re-asses its cost structure and that an undisclosed number of employees have already had their contracts terminated.
Bummer.
Read (IncGamers)