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The First Teaser for Wallace and Gromit in The Grand Getaway is Out Now

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Astrea Immersive presents Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway, a VR adventure from multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman and immersive storytelling experts Atlas V! The iconic stop-motion animated duo’s first virtual reality experience revealed its key art, logo, and an exciting teaser trailer during Saturday’s Future Games Show, as part of Summer Games Fest, following its initial announcement last year.

Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway is an interactive, narrative-led VR experience for Meta Quest VR headsets which will take fans on a brand-new adventure with much-loved characters Wallace and Gromit. For the first time, users will be able to walk around, explore and get a hands-on (or paws-on!) experience within the world of Wallace & Gromit, and truly be a part of the pair’s adventures.

In The Grand Getaway, holidays are in the offing for Wallace and Gromit. Everything is prepared to enjoy some sun, sand, and the chance to test out their latest contraption, the Auto-Caddy. But Wallace has his dates mixed up and the pair have to be on the other side of the country in just half an hour. There’s only one solution… they’ll take the Rocket!

Under the guidance of BERYL, their beverage and employee-related logistics contraption, Wallace and Gromit pack and prepare for take-off. But shortly after launch, a mishap with the controls sends the team hurtling off course. This is going to be a holiday to remember!

Wallace and Gromit, Aardman’s most beloved and iconic duo, have been delighting family audiences around the world for 30 years. First hitting our screens in Nick Park’s Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (1989) the pair went on to star in three further half-hour specials (Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (1993), Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995), and Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf or Death (2008) and a feature-length film, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), and are internationally celebrated winning over 100 awards at festivals, including 3 Academy Awards and 5 BAFTA Awards. Most recently, the duo featured in their first augmented reality story, The Big Fix Up, launched in 2021, and a new Wallace & Gromit film has been announced for 2024, directed by Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham.

Finbar Hawkins and Bram Ttwheam are co-directing the experience for Aardman with the support of Academy Award winner and creator of Wallace & Gromit Nick Park, and Wallace & Gromit Creative Director Merlin Crossingham. Ben Whitehead will again voice Wallace, as he has done for previous Wallace & Gromit projects, following in the footsteps of the late Peter Sallis. The project is a co-production between Aardman and the award-winning creators of the VR experience Spheres and Gloomy Eyes at Atlas V, in association with No Ghost and Albyon, and published by immersive distributor and publisher Astrea, with Meta Quest team support.

Wallace & Gromit in The Grand Getaway will launch in 2023 for Meta Quest.

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Sony Announces INZONE Gaming Tournament

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Sony Middle East and Africa has announced the upcoming INZONE Gaming Tournament, set to take place from February 11 to February 15, 2025, across UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Kuwait. Following the success of the recent INZONE tournament in Qatar, this latest edition expands opportunities for gamers across the region, welcoming over 1,000 participants to compete for a $10,000 prize pool across men’s and women’s divisions.

Participants will put their skills to the test in one of the region’s most competitive esports events, battling it out in Valorant, one of the most popular titles in the GCC gaming community. With separate men’s and women’s divisions, winners will claim their share of the $10,000 prize pool, with $5,000 awarded per tournament. Fans can also tune in live on February 14 and 15 to witness the action unfold in the tournament finals.

This initiative highlights Sony’s commitment to supporting the gaming community by delivering innovative platforms and top-tier esports experiences across the Middle East. Speaking on this, Jobin Joejoe, Managing Director of Sony Middle East and Africa, said, “The INZONE Gaming Tournament reflects our commitment to elevating the gaming experience in the region. With the booming esports expansion across the region, we are reinforcing our commitment to the growth of gaming communities and fostering talent across the GCC.”

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CORSAIR Levels Up Desk Storage with its Clamp-On Multi Frame Pegboard

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CORSAIR has introduced the Multi Frame Pegboard, a new addition to desk storage solutions. The pegboard attaches to desks using two clamps, allowing for installation in under 30 minutes. It provides additional storage by moving items off the desk surface and onto the pegboard and its shelves.

The Multi Frame Pegboard includes two large pegboards, three adjustable shelves, and various hooks. It features a 3060 aluminium T-channel crossbar that supports a range of aftermarket accessories. Included T-nuts and adapters enable mounting of Elgato hardware, 3D-printed creations, and VESA monitor arms. Integrated wire management channels help keep accessory cables organized.

Available in 4-foot and 6-foot lengths, and in black or white, the pegboard fits home office environments without requiring new desks. The clamp-on system and industry-standard pegboard spacing offer customization with the 13 included hooks.

Inspired by the Elgato Multi Frame, the pegboard addresses the demand for versatile storage. It targets streamers, gamers, and individuals seeking organized workspaces. The CORSAIR Multi Frame Pegboard will be available from the CORSAIR website and authorized retailers and distributors in Q1 2025.

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CORSAIR Unveils VENGEANCE Gaming PCs Featuring GeForce RTX 50 Series

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CORSAIR has announced the launch of its latest VENGEANCE Gaming PCs, featuring the groundbreaking NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, paired with Intel Core Ultra or AMD Ryzen 9000 Series processors. Designed to deliver unparalleled performance for gamers and creators, these systems are powered by NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, bringing cutting-edge AI capabilities, next-level graphics fidelity, and revolutionary features like full ray tracing, Reflex 2 technology, and NVIDIA DLSS for enhanced performance and reduced latency.

The new VENGEANCE PCs are NVIDIA NIM-ready RTX AI PCs, supporting the latest NIM microservices for optimized AI models in language, speech, vision, and content generation. This makes them ideal for developers and enthusiasts looking to build AI-driven tools, productivity plugins, and innovative creative workflows with peak efficiency.

To meet the demanding power requirements of the GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, CORSAIR has equipped these systems with its high-quality power supplies, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and longevity. Additionally, each VENGEANCE PC features CORSAIR’s advanced AIO Liquid CPU coolers, delivering ultra-quiet, high-performance cooling with dynamic RGB lighting. The systems also come with the latest DDR5 memory, offering faster speeds, greater capacities, and improved performance.

Available in a range of high-performance cases—2500X, 3500X, and 5000T—the VENGEANCE PCs are designed for exceptional airflow and cooling. They feature CORSAIR’s AirGuide technology and magnetic dome bearings in their fans, ensuring optimized airflow, quiet operation, and long-lasting performance. Whether you’re gaming with stunning graphics, exploring creative workflows, or pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, the VENGEANCE Gaming PCs are built to deliver an exceptional experience.

The new CORSAIR VENGEANCE Gaming PCs with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs are now available in North America through the CORSAIR webstore and authorized retailers. Each system is backed by a two-year warranty and supported by CORSAIR’s global customer service and technical support network.

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