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Image Comics Unveils SDCC 2019 Lineup

2019/07/12
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Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

PORTLAND, Ore. 07/12/2019 — Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego, California this year for Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 17 through Sunday, July 21 and will be located in a new booth space—for the first time in decades—booth #1915.

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to www.imagecomics.com for the most up-to-date information.

LIMITED* CONVENTION VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1915):
*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability. 
  • SEA OF STARS #1 by Jason Aaron, Dennis Hallum & Stephen Green, $10 +tax
  • GUNNING FOR HITS hardcover by Jeff Rougvie & Moritat, $30 +tax
  • BAD WEEKEND jacketed hardcover by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips, jacket art by Phillips, $16.99 +tax
  • SPAWN #299 by Todd McFarlane, $10 +tax
  • SPAWN Orb T-shirt, S-3X, $25.00 +tax
  • SPAWN Parody T-shirt, S-3X, $25.00 +tax
  • SPAWN Logo Pin, SPAWN Parody Pin, SPAWN Triangle Pin, SPAWN Skull Pin, and SPAWN Orb Pin, from $10.00 – $12.00 +tax
  • The McFarlane Event Exclusive SPAWN Art Print featuring its own unique identification number and limited quantity of 250, $20.00 +tax
  • SPAWN BumBumz Vinyl Figure, packaged with an exclusive art card, in black or blue, $25.00
  •  SPAWN Logo Lanyard, $10 +tax

SDCC PANELS:

Image Comics: Bone-Chilling Insight into Bestselling Horror Comic Books, Thursday, July 18, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC
Join W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man), Pornsak Pichetshote (Infidel), Dan Watters (Coffin Bound), Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls), Kieron Gillen (Die), and Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) as they discuss their spine-tingling craft and share the secrets to creating some of the darkest, most thrilling comic book series on the market. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson (Library Market Sales Representative at Image Comics).

Skybound Presents: In Conversation with Robert Kirkman,
Thursday, July 18, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 6A
Comic book creator, writer, and executive producer Robert Kirkman answers questions from fans and discusses his latest projects, including The Walking Dead, Invincible, Oblivion Song, and more.

Image Comics: Masterclass Artists Share Secrets & Inspiration,
Friday, July 19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC
Dustin Nugyen (Descender), Jen Bartel (Blackbird), Sanford Greene (Bitter Root), Stephen Green (Sea of Stars), Aaron Campbell (Infidel), and Mirka Andolfo(Unnatural) will share their craft insight on their breathtaking pencils, showstopping inks, and eye-popping colors—learn about sequential art from the best in the industry. Moderated by Eric Stephenson (Publisher & Chief Creative Officer at Image Comics).

What is the Best Superpower?
Friday, July 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room 25ABC
When creating comic book heroes, it makes sense to give them the best superpower, right? So why do we have so many superheroes with a wide array of amazing powers? Perhaps because the debate on what is the best superpower is still raging. How sure are you that you know the best power? Could you be swayed by the opinions of these Comic-Con special guests? Panelists include Alitha Martinez (Iron Man, Batgirl), Joseph M. Linsner (Vampirella), Jonathan Hickman (Fantastic 4), Steenz (Archival Quality), Todd McFarlane (Spawn), and Katy Farina (BG Paint for She Ra and the Princesses of Power), along with moderator Amy Chu.

Are Girls Turning Into Killer Cats?
Friday, July 19, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room 29AB
The creative team of the Eisner Award-nominated comic book Man-Eaters talk comics, felines, and feminist agendas. Featuring NYT bestselling writer Chelsea Cain (Man-Eaters, Mockingbird), Lia Miternique (Man-Eaters co-creator), Rachelle Rosenberg (colorist), and 14-year-old contributors Eliza Fantastic Mohan (writer), Stella Greenvoss (artist), and Emily Powell (Haiku-writer-in-residence).

Image Comics: The Inside Scoop on Comic Book Storytelling,
Saturday, July 20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 7AB
Bestselling, award-winning writers David F. Walker (Bitter Root), Skottie Young(Middlewest), Joe Casey (JesusFreak), Cullen Bunn (Unearth), Ed Laroche (The Warning), Charles Soule (new project TBA), and Scott Snyder (new project TBA) give fans the inside scoop on their storytelling techniques and worldbuilding craft. Moderated by Geoff Boucher (Genre Editor at Deadline Hollywood).

Todd McFarlane: Raw & Uncensored
Saturday, July 20, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Room 6DE
Todd McFarlane, Image Comics co-founder, creator of Spawn, co-creator of Venom, and McFarlane Toys CEO, talks about his 30+ years in the comics and entertainment industries. You’ll experience Todd raw and uncensored—talking toys, comics, industry advice, and more! He’ll also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, Spawn #300, which will set the record for the longest-running creator-owned superhero comic ever! Bring your burning questions for a Toddfather Q&A.

Skybound Presents: Comic Books and Creators
Saturday, July 20, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Room 8
Sean Mackiewicz (Gasolina, SVP and editor-in-chief at Skybound), Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity), Brandon Thomas (Excellence), and Khary Randolph (Excellence) come together to discuss their latest published works. Moderated by Brian Huntington (Skybound’s VP of online content).

Image Comics: The Road to the Historic Spawn #300 and #301
Sunday, July 21, 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m., Room: 5AB
Join Todd McFarlane (president at Image Comics, creator of Spawn) and special surprise guests from the superstar creative teams of Spawn #300 and #301! This inside look at the creation of these record-breaking issues will jumpstart the celebration as Spawn becomes the longest-running creator-owned comic book in the world! Plus, new art reveals, giveaways, and more!

SDCC Networking Event – Comics, Coffee & Conversation
Sunday, July 21, 2-4 p.m., Marriott Marquis, Santa Rosa Room
Spend the last day of Comic-Con International: San Diego with creators Danielle Colman (The Unfinished Corner), Jason Lutes (Berlin) and Brian Schirmer (Fairlady); educators including John Shableski (UDON/Manga Classics); retailer Rachel Parker (SoCal Games & Comics); comics librarians including host Moni Barrette (Chula Vista Public Library) and fellow comics enthusiasts for fandom conversations over coffee! Topics will range from how graphic novels are used in education, how diversity is spreading in the comics community, and information about the new Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table of the American Library Association.

OFFSITE EVENTS:

CCEL@SDCC Panel – Reading and Raising Our Voices: From Comics to Community Organizing
Thursday, July 18, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., San Diego Public Library: Central Library – Shiley Special Events Suite – 330 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101

Hear from creators who have tapped the graphic medium to record the history and experiences of marginalized peoples, to take control of their own narratives, and to inspire a new generation of activists, as well as from librarians crafting large-scale initiatives around comics that focus on historically underrepresented communities. With Henry Barajas, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Maia Kobabe, Candice Mack, and David F. Walker. Moderated by Chloe Ramos-Peterson.

SIGNINGS AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1915):
*TICKETED denotes signings that require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee, retailer, and professional badge-types only, unless otherwise stated. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]

THURSDAY, JULY 18

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Jeff Rougvie, Moritat, Casey Silver (Gunning for Hits)
  • Skottie Young (Middlewest, I Hate Fairyland) [*TICKETED]

11:00 – 12:45 a.m.

  • Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Die!Die!Die!, Oblivion Song, Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta) [*TICKETED]

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Tomm Coker (The Black Monday Murders)
  • Stephen Green (Sea of Stars)
  • Jen Bartel (Blackbird)

2:00 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

  • Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph (Excellence)

5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]
  • Doug Wagner, Adam Hughes (The Ride: Burning Desire) [*TICKETED]

FRIDAY, JULY 19

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Nicola Scott (Black Magick)
  • Brian Schirmer (Fairlady)
  • Sean Mackiewicz (Gasolina)

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

  • W. Maxwell Prince (Ice Cream Man, One Week In the Library)
  • Brenden Fletcher (Isola, Motor Crush)

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Ed Brubaker (Bad Weekend, Criminal) [*TICKETED]
  • Brian Haberlin (Sonata, Marked)
  • Daniel Warren Johnson (Murder Falcon, Extremity)

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

  • Steven Seagle (Get Naked, Camp Midnight)
  • Scott Snyder & Charles Soule (new project TBA)  [*TICKETED, limit TWO items per person]
  • Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph (Excellence)

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

SATURDAY, JULY 20

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Die!Die!Die!, Oblivion Song, Outcast by Kirkman & Azaceta) [*TICKETED]

11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Jeff Rougvie, Moritat, Casey Silver (Gunning for Hits)

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Sanford Greene, David Walker, Chuck Brown (Bitter Root)  [*TICKETED]
  • Ed Laroche (The Warning)
  • John Layman (Outer Darkness)

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

  • Jeff Lemire (Ascender, Gideon Falls, Royal City) [*TICKETED]
  • Tomm Coker (The Black Monday Murders)
  • Joshua Williamson (Birthright)

5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

  • Stephen Green (Sea of Stars)
  • Sean Kelley McKeever (Outpost Zero)

SUNDAY, JULY 21

10:00 – 11:45 a.m.

  • Todd McFarlane (Spawn) [*TICKETED. Attendee badge holders only; 13+ age requirement, limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; no sketches; no photos]

12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

  • Brandon Thomas, Khary Randolph (Excellence)

1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

  • Jeff Rougvie, Moritat, Casey Silver (Gunning for Hits)
  • Wesley Chu (The Walking Dead: Typhoon)

2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

  • Doug Wagner (The Ride: Burning Desire)
  • Stephen Green (Sea of Stars)

3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

  • Kieron Gillen (Die, The Wicked + The Divine) [*TICKETED]

Jurassic World – The Ride Now Officially Open

2019/07/12
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Geek News, News

Universal City, CA, July 12, 2019 – It’s official:  Universal Studios Hollywood’s mega attraction “Jurassic World—The Ride” opens and It Just Got Real.

Inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s JURASSIC WORLD blockbuster films, this spectacular new thrill ride features the film’s stars, Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and BD Wong, who reprise their roles as Owen Grady, Claire Dearing and Dr. Henry Wu, and soars to new heights with the addition of iconic dinosaurs from the movie, including the colossal Indominus rex and the magnificent aquatic Mosasaurus.

“Jurassic World—The Ride” captures the essence of the blockbuster movies and comes to life in collaboration with the award-winning and inspired minds at Universal Creative, the Academy Award®-winning special-effects visionaries at Industrial Light & Magic, a division of Lucasfilm, Ltd., Universal Pictures and acclaimed filmmakers Steven Spielberg, Colin Trevorrow and Frank Marshall.

The elaborately themed all-new “Raptor Encounter” where Blue, the beloved Velociraptor from the JURASSIC WORLD movies, engages with guests in daring face-to-face encounters, along with the addition of two new dinosaurs – a Baby Raptor with her Raptor Handler and a life-size Triceratops who greet guests outside the “Jurassic World—The Ride” entrance, further enhance the entire experience. Plus, a new interactive “Dino Play” area is designed to inspire children of all ages to explore and excavate giant dinosaur fossils.

Costa Rican-inspired cuisine and flavorful Tiki cocktails served at Jurassic Café and all-new tropical Isla Nu-bar add to the dynamic guest experience while an array of souvenir collectible, limited edition and one-of-a-kind dimensional dinosaur sculptures from the Jurassic Outfitters store invite guests to savor a piece of this exciting thrill ride even after they have gone home.

With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the California Neighbor Pass invites guests to experience 175 days of fun for $149 when purchased online. Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more details. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Crunchyroll Announces San Diego Comic Con 2019 Lineup

2019/07/12
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July 12, 2019 – Crunchyroll, the world’s most popular anime brand, is heading to San Diego Comic-Con this year with Crunchyroll HQ, the brand’s first-ever San Diego offsite location, along with the Crunchyroll booth on the show floor, an industry panel over the weekend and a series of nightlife experiences with XLEVELENT (@xlevelent).

The Crunchyroll Booth is back this year. Fans are invited to stop by and say hello for a free, random enamel pin. All fans who show off their pin to staff at Crunchyroll HQ will be given a free Crunchyroll Hime collectible coin, as supplies last.

Crunchyroll will also hold its annual industry panel on Saturday evening to give fans a closer look at the latest and greatest news coming from the platform, including events, gaming, programming, and more!

Crunchyroll HQ will be open to the public and will include a series of interactive activations:

  • Crunchyroll Games – Attendees are invited to demo a variety of upcoming Crunchyroll Games before their launch, including “Mob Psycho 100: Psychic Battle”
  • The Bananya Pool – The fan-favorite pool of “Bananya” plush is making its San Diego debut. Fans are invited to jump in and snap a pic using #Bananya
  • Black Clover Photo Opp – Fans are invited to pose with Asta’s anti-magic sword, wearing a Black Bulls robe

Finally, for fans interested in SDCC nightlife, there are two XLEVELENT events available:

  • Ready Party One powered by Crunchyroll – Wednesday, 7/17 from 8 PM – 2 PM
  • Awesome Mixer Vol 2 powered by Crunchyroll featuring special guests Rock N Roll Hall of Fame member Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Dan Fogler (“Harry Potter: Fantastic Beasts,” “The Walking Dead”) – Friday, 7/19 from 8 PM – 2 PM

When:      
Crunchyroll Booth – Wednesday, 7/17 – Sunday, 7/21

Crunchyroll HQ
Friday 7/19 11 AM – 4 PM
Saturday 7/20 11 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 7/21 11 AM – 3 PM

Crunchyroll Industry Panel – The Latest and Hottest in Anime & Manga Today!, Saturday, 7/21 from 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Where:      
Crunchyroll Booth – #4014 in the San Diego convention center
Crunchyroll HQ – FLUXX Nightclub, 500 Fourth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Crunchyroll Industry Panel: Room: 7AB

Private Division and V1 Interactive Announce Disintegration

2019/07/12
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New York, NY – July 11, 2019 – Private Division and V1 Interactive today announced Disintegration, an upcoming sci-fi, first-person shooter that will be fully unveiled next month at gamescom 2019. Disintegration is the debut title from V1 Interactive, the independent development studio co-founded in 2014 by Marcus Lehto, former creative director at Bungie and co-creator of Halo.

“The opportunity to create not only a new game, but this entire studio has been exhilarating,” said Marcus Lehto, President and Game Director at V1 Interactive. “It is great to be able to share what this amazing team has been working on, and we can’t wait to introduce this new game that our team is building to the world next month.”

“We’re lucky enough to work with someone like Marcus, a gaming icon whose creativity has influenced an entire industry,” said Michael Worosz, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Division. “We’ve been with Marcus and the V1 Interactive team since the studio’s inception and have seen the organization grow its talent base throughout our partnership. As such, we have high confidence in Disintegration, and cannot wait to introduce it as another unique experience that further enhances the Private Division lineup.”

Disintegration will be available in calendar year 2020, during Take-Two’s fiscal year 2021 (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021). Disintegration is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook, and visit www.disintegrationgame.com

TBS Brings Snowpiercer Bug Bars to Comic Con

2019/07/11
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July 11, 2019 – In anticipation of TBS’s upcoming post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller Snowpiercer, the network is partnering with EXO for the first and only time to distribute “Bug Bars” at Comic-Con® International via vending machines. Created by EXO, which is owned by Aspire Food Group, these one-of-a-kind protein bars are made out of cricket protein powder. Fans just enter their email address into the vending machines to receive a bar in addition to a special piece of Snowpiercer content.

WHEN: Thursday, July 18, to Sunday, July 21

WHERE: TBS’s Snowpiercer Booth 4215 in the Comic-Con® Exhibit Hall

ABOUT: In the series, the Snowpiercer train carries the remnants of humanity around the world after the earth has become a frozen wasteland. While the front of the train enjoys the luxuries of first class, the Tailies huddled in the back of the train survive on daily rations of bars, which are made out of bugs. These bars at Comic-Con® offer a taste of the story, but with a flavor one would expect from the front of the train.

*Allergy Warning: please note cricket products may trigger crustacean and shellfish allergies and contain peanuts, almonds and coconuts.

From Mohammed Ashour, Co-Founder and CEO, Aspire Food Group: “It’s a thrill for me, as co-founder and CEO of a company dedicated to normalizing the consumption of insects in the western world, to have this chance for so many to taste a part of the Snowpiercer story I’m such a fan of while hopefully joining the two billion people who already consider insects a normal cuisine. Our Snowpiercer cricket bars have a solid texture and ingredients like peanuts and strawberries so the taste is more familiar while you’re trying something new. I wouldn’t typically consider a custom product partnership, but the alignment of Snowpiercer with Aspire’s own path of radical technology solutions to the real-world challenges of food insecurity and climate change made for a perfect partnership.”

Snowpiercer will also have a panel on Saturday, July 20 featuring stars Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs, Alison Wright, Mickey Sumner, LenaHall, Steven Ogg and executive producer and showrunner Graeme Mansonfrom 3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.

MARVEL Unveils San Diego Comic Con 2019 Merchandise

2019/07/11
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New York, NY—July 11, 2019— As one of the biggest pop culture events of the year approaches, Marvel is thrilled to reveal its one-of-a-kind official exclusive merchandise available only at San Diego Comic Con 2019!

From the moment the doors open, make sure to stop by the Marvel booth (#2329) and show your love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Comics, and more with an exclusive line of t-shirts, spirit jerseys, and more, available in a variety of sizes for every kind of Marvel fan!

Back by popular demand, the Marvel booth will also be offering all-new enamel pin sets by Eisner Award-winning artist Skottie Young, featuring iconic characters from the Avengers, X-Men, Spider-Verse, and Guardians of the Galaxy! Want more of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes? Look for the blind pack pin sets to collect two randomly selected character pins, and display your collection with an exclusive lanyard accompanied with an exclusive Thanos pin. Special incentive pins will also be available in limited quantities for those that are eligible.

And what would SDCC be without exclusive Marvel comics? Don’t miss out on an exclusive BLACK CAT #1 SDCC 2019 BLANK MARVEL ART BOARD VARIANT (limited quantities available) or an exclusive selection of individually numbered, bagged & boarded variant comics, including:

  • AVENGERS #21 MONDO VARIANT
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #21 JTC FLUORESCENT VARIANT
  • CAPTAIN MARVEL #7 J.S. CAMPBELL GLOW IN THE DARK VARIANT
  • MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #8 YOUNG VARIANT (including a Spider-Man Noir pin!)

Marvel Unlimited Plus members and Marvel Mastercard cardholders will also have a chance to get an exclusive, ultra-rare variant cover of IMMORTAL HULK #21 for FREE!* Drawn by artist Todd Nauck, the cover features an epic showdown between Hulk and Thanos -– rendered in the inimitable style of Cosbaby by Hot Toys!

For more information about this official exclusive merchandise, visit Marvel.com.

* In order to redeem the comic, fans must come to the Marvel booth and present their Marvel Mastercard (if they are a Marvel Mastercard cardholder) OR Marvel Unlimited+ membership card or order confirmation (if they are a Marvel Unlimited+ member). One comic per member or cardholder, comics are available while supplies last.

Earth Defense Force 5 PC Launch Trailer

2019/07/11
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Oakland, CA — July 11, 2019 — D3PUBLISHER Inc., a leading Japanese games publisher, is excited to announce today’s global launch of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 for Windows PC on Steam. To celebrate the global PC launch, D3PUBLISHER is excited to announce that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 will be available for a generous discount of 20% off the usual $59.99 / €49.99 for the first week following its PC release beginning today.

Since the last EDF game in the core series, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 4.1 The Shadow of New Despair, currently rated as overwhelmingly positive with over 3,000 user reviews and launched on PC via Steam almost three years ago, EDF has been a fan favorite on PC. With EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5’s recent Western release on December 11th, 2018 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, it has received critical praise from reviewers and consumers alike, and currently has a MetaCritic score of 72 for PlayStation®4.

Developed by SANDLOT, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 continues traditions set by the wildly popular series. Since it first launched in 2003 for the PlayStation®2 console, the EDF series has earned a reputation for its relentless third-person wave shooter gameplay with tons of enemies on-screen, its wide array of unique classes, weapons, loadout combinations, and its charming B-movie dialogue and settings with cities under siege by giant, out of the world creatures.

This focus on delivering an overwhelming scale of enemies and a sense of exhilaration continues with EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, featuring the most detailed enemy models featured in the series to-date with breakable limbs and body parts and more advanced AI behavior.

Packed with tons of content and high replay value, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 delivers over 100 missions with five levels of difficulties to choose from for each mission. Including more than 1,000 weapons and armaments to unlock, it also offers players four unique classes to master, allowing players to approach mission goals and objectives in a variety of ways. Classes include the Ranger, a well-rounded infantry soldier, the Wing Diver, a highly mobile air unit, the Fencer, a heavy weapons unit with thick armor, and the Air Raider, a support focused class with the ability to call in various air support types like vehicles, orbital air strikes, and missile barrages. With multiple options for multiplayer, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 also offers up to four-player online co-op as well as offline couch co-op, supporting up to two players via split-screen.

To stay up to date on the latest regarding EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, please visit the official website, official YouTube channel, and follow the EDF team on Twitter @EDF_OFFICIAL_EN.

Laura Bailey and Jennifer Hale Headline The Endless Mission Voice Cast

2019/07/11
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(Phoenix, AZ – July 11, 2019) – E-Line Media is excited to introduce the voice actors for The Endless Mission, a sandbox style creation game where a rich narrative leads players through a world unlike any other. Having previously made their mark on iconic franchises like Mass Effect, Halo, Dragon Age, Assassin’s Creed, Diablo, and Fallout, the talents of Laura Bailey, Jennifer Hale, Alix Wilton Regan, Sara Amini, and Courtenay Taylor will all now be setting off on The Endless Mission later this year.

Get your first taste of The Endless Mission’s story and talented VO team:

The Endless Mission invites you to become a part of The Academy, an organization dedicated to helping the world use the technology that is around them – instead of being used by it. Explore a digital world where you have the power to fundamentally alter the framework around you, reshaping and creating as you see fit. This all happens while a colorful cast of characters stand by your side as you begin to pull back the curtain on a story that draws you behind the scenes of some of video gaming’s most iconic genres. From crafting your own spells and changing enemy behavior, to completely reshaping the surrounding landscape, The Endless Mission empowers players to rethink how games are built.

Set to arrive on Steam Early Access this summer, The Endless Mission offers up something for everyone. Want to get lost in a deep story that takes you behind the scenes of your favorite game genres? No problem. Want to begin making your own games for the world to play using The Endless Mission’s powerful creation tools? We’ve got you covered.

For more information, wishlist and follow the game on Steam, download the press kit, sign up for the newsletter, and be sure to follow the journey on Twitter and Facebook.

Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary Celebrates 10th Anniversary for 2019

2019/07/10
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Geek News, Halloween, News

Long Beach, CA – Wednesday, July 10 – The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Southern California’s most authentically terrifying haunt, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of terrors by once again resurrecting the legendary ghost stories from the infamously haunted ship. Rising from the depths with a decade of freakish-fun and one-of-a-kind frights, Dark Harbor at the Queen Mary will return for its most outrageous season yet for select nights September 26 – November 2, 2019. Tickets are on sale now at queenmary.com.

Celebrating ten-years of living out nightmares, the world-famous haunt is offering a terrifyingly-good ticket special for one day only. Available today at 10:00am till July 11 at 10:00am, thrill-seekers can purchase a ticket to Dark Harbor for $10 each. Use promo code DH10 for general admission to the 10th annual event on select nights, including opening night.

Confusion and fear reign supreme at Dark Harbor 2019 with ALL hands-on deck for 23 select nights as the Captain, Scary Mary and over 200 monsters haunt six terrifying mazes, nightly live entertainment, secret bars and exhilarating rides. Dubbed the most outrageous season yet, the creative minds and producers of Dark Harbor will announce their devilish plans and all that’s NEW for the 10-year anniversary of the infamous haunt on Sunday, August 4th at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach, CA.

The 10th Annual Dark Harbor opens its gates on September 26 and continues to scare those who dare on select nights through November 2. General admission ticket prices start at just $20 online, with Fast Fright, Evil Express, Ultimate Scream Experience, Creepy Cabanas, and lodging packages available. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.queenmary.com/dark-harbor.

Blood Bowl: Death Zone Out Now

2019/07/10
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Paris, France, July 10, 2019 – After a promising Early Access phase, Cyanide and Bigben proudly announce the official release of Blood Bowl: Death Zone on Steam.

Blood Bowl: Death Zone is a fast-paced game of football and violence, based on Games Workshop’s cult board game. Two opponents each take control of a 4-player team and battle it out in real-time matches that last for five minutes.

All the Old World races are allowed to play: Orcs, Dwarfs, High Elves, Chaos, Undead, Lizardmen and even Humans. Contrary to other, mundane, sports Blood Bowl: Death Zone means more than just passing and running with the (wandering squig) ball; it also includes punching opponents in the face and blasting them with a variety of spells.

During the 11 month Early Access phase, Cyanide was able to update and improve the game thanks to feedback from the community: new teams, new skills, a single player campaign as well as many key changes to gameplay were added.

To celebrate its official release, the game is available at a 50% discount for a limited period.

Blood Bowl: Death Zone offers:

  • 14 teams built from the most popular races in the Blood Bowl universe
  • 14 Star Players, each with their unique style, strengths and weaknesses
  • 20+ unique player skills
  • Single player mode with 6 leagues to unlock and complete
  • Multiplayer league and one-off matches