Archive - 2013

Endless Space: Disharmony Launch Trailer

2013/06/26

News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Haarlem, The Netherlands – June 26, 2013 – Amplitude Studios is excited to announce that its first expansion pack ‘Disharmony’ for the popular 4X space-strategy hit Endless Space is available on Steam today. Disharmony follows the release of four free add-ons that have extended gameplay since the game’s original inception in summer 2012.

“I’m very excited to get this into the players’ hands,” says Romain de Waubert, Creative Director. “We’ve put a lot of effort into addressing the parts of the game and gameplay that either we or the community thought could be improved. We’ve come a long way already with the four free add-ons, and the expansion pack is the icing on the Endless cake.”

As previously promised, Amplitude will reward its loyal players the ‘Sheredyn Faction,’ ‘Endless Hero,’ and ‘Automaton ship models.’ These free items will unlock to all players upon the release of the Disharmony expansion pack.

Trailer

LIMBO Coming to App Store

2013/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Mobile News, News

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – June 26, 2013 – We are proud to announce that the dedicated team here at Playdead has now completed LIMBO for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch.

The release of LIMBO into its largest market to date, follows the news that LIMBO has already sold over 3 million copies across Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Steam, Mac App Store and Playstation Vita.

We have worked very hard to bring LIMBO to as many devices as possible; rethinking the controls and performing extensive optimizations to ensure an amazing touch-based experience across iPad 2 (and higher), iPad Mini, iPhone 4S (and higher) and the latest generation of iPod Touch.

LIMBO will be available worldwide on the App Store Wednesday, July 3rd, in your timezone, at $4.99.

Deadpool Review (PC)

2013/06/26

Jerry Paxton

News, Reviews, Windows PC News, Windows PC Review

This game has dick jokes.

Deadpool is one of those characters that comic book fans usually either love or hate. “Brash”, “certifiably-insane”, “misogynistic”, “arrogant”, and “gut-bustingly funny” are some of the terms used to describe him. When the Deadpool game was officially announced at last year’s San Diego Comic-Con, I was skeptical. Often-times, third-person action games based on comic book characters result in doldrum-filled romps through mediocrity like what happened with the Iron Man video game from 2008. The bright shining light at the end of this tunnel was the developer, High Moon Studios, who has created three solid actioners with their Transformers “Cybertron” games. Because of my preconceptions about what the game could be like, I stayed away from most preview stuff on it until I clicked on the Steam “Play” button the other day. What followed was a finger-blistering six hour play session that I simply could not step away from. Deadpool is, in a word: Awesome. Not perfect – but awesome.

The game begins in Deadpool’s apartment, where the titular character is talking on the phone with the president of High Moon Studios on their making a video game starring him. After forcing them into it by threatening the game developer with a mail delivery of explosives, they agree. The rest of the stage is simply made up of exploring various points of interest in Deadpool’s pad. After taking the time to explore things like Deadpool’s blow up doll, checking “the internets”, and taking a well-needed poop, you can begin your journey to find and assassinate the CEO of a large media company. This explodes into a multi-stage game with tons of characters from the Marvel universe, both heroes and villains, making appearances.

Watch Deadpool play “red rocket”

Deadpool (the video game) also does the best job of any medium so far of letting a person experience the psychosis that ails the anti-hero. Deadpool’s breaking the fourth wall and altering the world around him into these crazy scenarios (which play out a lot of times only in his head) are a real treat to experience.

In terms of gameplay, Deadpool is a fairly smooth third-person actioner. It doesn’t break any new ground in terms of fighting or moving your character around, but is not “bad” at doing so either. Deadpool can be upgraded to have various melee and ranged weapons – each being upgradeable to some extent. Even Deadpool himself can be upgraded with various enhancements. The gameplay’s worst problem is the sometimes clunky controls found on the PC build. Switching between ranged, thrown, and melee weapons is accomplished with various keys on the right side of the QWERTY array, meaning you have to take your left hand off of WASD to do so. Also, countering – with a similar system to the Batman “Arkham” video games, is accomplished with the B button. Again, you have to move your fingers awkwardly to hit it – especially with light melee attacks are done with the Q button and heavy melee attacks are done with the E button. After typing all that out, I realize how convoluted it sounds. Actually, the system does work well enough – just be sure to re-assign your counter attack button to your middle mouse button. I found it works a heck of a lot better that way.

Watch Deadpool About to Slice this Guy Open

Visually, Deadpool is attractive enough to keep your interest with a slightly-realistic/slightly comic book style. The game’s art direction is commendable and does a great job of setting the stage for Deadpool’s many delusions. Nolan North, who has voiced Deadpool in other cartoon and game appearances of the character, does a great job at bringing the masterful writing of Daniel Way to life. It really is the story, dialog, and craziness of Deadpool that pushes this game along at an exciting pace, making it very easy to lose the hours playing it.

Overall, Deadpool is exactly the Deadpool game we needed. It is incredibly crude and incredible awesome, with plenty of tongue-in-cheek one-liners, insane set pieces, and a ton of Deadpool’s “breaking the fourth wall” asides. I highly recommend Deadpool to anyone who is a fan of the character or simply loves sardonic, crude, or dry humor. A note to parents: This is not your standard comic book video game and contains some mature subject matter.

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Motorbike Now Available on PSN

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

News, PlayStation 3 News

baKno Games has released Motorbike, a 2.5D arcade-style motocross game already popular on iOS and PC platforms, on the PlayStation Network. Retailing for $14.99, Motorbike promises to challenge players across 80 unique tracks (40 exclusive to the PSN version) as they jump over obstacles and pull off stunts. It even touts a robust track editor for creating your own insane courses. Of course, you will be able to share these creations as well as download the tracks of others to further enhance your gameplay experience.

Hannibal Panel Announced for San Diego Comic-Con

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 25, 2013 – With the 2nd season of Hannibal having just been picked-up by NBC, Katie O’Connell, CEO of Gaumont International Television, announced today that the company will be attending the upcoming Comic Con Convention in San Diego, CA and will be hosting a Hannibal-themed panel on Thursday, July 18th from 6:45pm – 7:45pm in Room 6A.

The panel, entitled Hannibal: Feed Your Fear, will feature Emmy-Award-winning executive producer Bryan Fuller (Pushing Daisies), director David Slade (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Martha De Laurentiis (Red Dragon), and star Hugh Dancy (playing Agent Will Graham) as they discuss key behind the scenes moments from the first season of the ground-breaking NBC drama. The panel will also discuss the future for Hannibal and reveal a few Season Two elements.

“The core audience of HANNIBAL, some of whom call themselves FANNIBALS, have been incredibly passionate and enthusiastic about the show and we are honored to join those FANNIBALS attending San Diego Comic Con, where passion and enthusiasm are always on the menu,” commented Fuller.

“We are thrilled to be attending Comic Con and supporting our amazing who have been so loyal every step of the way,” commented O’Connell. “Hannibal’s’ success is definitely due to the dedicated supporters we have around the world and we can’t wait to participate Comic Con – the best event for fans everywhere.”

Hannibal is a one-hour drama series for NBC exploring the unique and riveting early relationship of Thomas Harris’s classic character renowned psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter and his patient, a young FBI criminal profiler named Will Graham who is haunted by his ability to empathize with serial killers. Well-known showrunner Bryan Fuller is executive producing.

Additionally, Hannibal, which is from Gaumont International Television in association with Sony Pictures Television Networks, has also performed strongly internationally and will return for a second season to Sony Pictures Television’s AXN channels.

DCS Summer Sale Announced

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

News, Windows PC News

Eagle Dynamics and TFC have announced they are having a “DCS Summer Sale” which is on now. The sale discounts most of their product line to 60% off! I know I have been meaning to pickup a couple of their products for my sim library. This is a perfect opportunity. Full pricing info below in the release:

Official Details

Starting the 20th of June, we will offer massive 60% off sale of DCS products. The exception will be Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 having a 40% off sale. The sale will last until the 30th of June:

DCS: UH-1H Huey – $19.99
DCS: Combined Arms – $11.99
DCS: P-51D Mustang – $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 – $15.99
DCS: Black Shark 2 Upgrade – $11.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog – $15.99
DCS: A-10C Warthog 1.1.0.7 (English DVD box) – $15.99
DCS: Black Shark (DVD box) – $15.99
Lock On: Flaming Cliffs 3 – $29.99
DCS: Black Shark – $7.99

Purchase from: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.co…r=shop&lang=en

With the exception of DCS: Black Shark, all modules run within the FREE DCS World.

DCS: World is a new, free, combat simulation. DCS: World provides a free-to-play Su-25T ground attack aircraft with no online restrictions. Online DCS: World includes friendly and enemy forces that can be controlled by other players or AI air and ground units. The purchase of additional DCS modules allows the player to have careers as pilots of the A-10C Warthog, KA-50 Black Shark attack helicopter, P-51D Mustang, or armor vehicle commander. You may read more about DCS: World and its modules at: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/

Rob Zombie Announces Great American Nightmare Haunted Event

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Halloween, News

Rob Zombie will be creating his own haunted event this October over at the Fairplex (dubbed the “FEARplex” for the event) in Pomona, CA called “The Great American Nightmare”. The event will run Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting on October 10, 2013 and going until November 2, 2013. The event will feature three haunted mazes based on Zombie’s horror films.

Official Press Release

Groundbreaking musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie will unleash his Great American Nightmare on Los Angeles this Halloween season. This bone-chilling experience will combine the most advanced haunted house attractions with a not-to-be-missed music festival from top artists in hard rock, alternative, EDM, and more, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from October 10 through November 2, 2013 at the Fairplex FEARplex in Pomona, CA, just outside Los Angeles.

A creative collaboration between masters of the macabre Rob Zombie and preeminent haunted house producer Steve Kopelman, the fully immersive haunted house experience will feature three attractions based on Zombie’s own horror films: Lords Of Salem Total Black Out, The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto 3D, and Haunt Of 1,000 Corpses. The shocking–and sometimes disturbing–fright attractions will offer a three-dimensional experience with animatronics and effects, a maze that is the ultimate definition of claustrophobia and fear, sudden chills and startling thrills, and salacious humor that will make one scream with fright and laughter.

As if these sinister attractions weren’t enough, Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will also feature 15 nights of music from top national and regional artists in the indie/punk, EDM, metal, rock and Latin genres including Andrew W.K., BL3ND, Blood On The Dance Floor, Dirtyloud, Dirtyphonics, Doctor P, Emilie Autumn, Evol Intent, Fei-Fei, Goldfinger, Heavygrinder, Kottonmouth Kings, Metalachi, One More Time, Ozomatli, Reel Big Fish, Terravita, The Used, Twiztid, William Control, Zomboy, and many more.

In addition to music, one special night will also feature the outrageous pro wrestling sensations Lucha Libre USA. Look for details about the music performance schedule–including additional major headlining acts–to be announced on June 29 and visit www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com for details.

“This is it! The ultimate badass Halloween experience! No one will walk away disappointed,” says Zombie. “I am thrilled to bring The Great American Nightmare to California and begin a reign of bloody terror!”

The FEARplex for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will include 150,000 square feet of horror and entertainment and is not geared towards young children or the faint of heart. Patrons should be prepared for maximum scares!

At Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare, patrons will sequentially enter three different attractions, each completely different in look, theme and effects:

Lords Of Salem In Total Black Out: This harrowing attraction–based on Zombie’s 2012 The Lords Of Salem independent horror film–is designed to twist the mind. It will accentuate some senses while limiting others. Fear of the dark, claustrophobia, and fear of the unknown will be preyed on as the visitor attempts to traverse this sixty-degree maze.
The Haunted World Of El Superbeasto 3D: Utilizing Chromadepth glasses, this innovative attraction will take the patron right into the middle of the irreverent world of Rob Zombie’s El Superbeasto 2009 animated exploitation musical horror comedy film based on the comic book series of the same name. The attraction’s unique surprise entrance, brilliant colors, sudden chills and startling thrills, and salacious humor will make one scream with fright and laughter.
Haunt Of 1,000 Corpses: This terrifying attraction pays homage to the 10-year anniversary of the exploitation horror film House Of 1,000 Corpses, directed by Rob Zombie. This extreme, traditional haunted house will take visitors on a walking journey through a recreation of the film’s “Museum of Monsters & Madmen” along with an expanded “Murder Ride,” confronting notorious serial killers along the way. This high impact, highly detailed attraction will use state of the art animatronics, video effects, costuming, sound, scents and lights.

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare is produced by Rob Zombie, Steve Kopelman and Andy Gould, along with event music producers Kevin Lyman and John Reese.

“Having produced haunted attractions for over 30 years, I have never been more excited about a project than I am with The Great American Nightmare. To produce an event with partners like Rob Zombie, Kevin Lyman, John Reese and Andy Gould is a dream come true. This no-holds-barred first year event is destined to change the haunted house landscape for years to come and I am ecstatic to be a part of it,” says Nightmare producer Steve Kopelman.

The Great American Nightmare’s Bloody Boulevard will offer outdoor screenings of classic horror films, a DJ, food vendors, beer, wine and spirits, and much more, with freak show characters roaming throughout the grounds each night.

Nightmare music co-producer Kevin Lyman admits, “Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare is going to be so terrifying, you won’t catch me in any of the three haunted houses! For those of you who are scaredy cats like me, there will be plenty of other attractions that are guaranteed to entertain, including a special concert each night.”

“Great American Nightmare is one of the most exciting projects I have ever been associated with,” says Nightmare music co-producer John Reese. “The opportunity to work with the genius that is Rob Zombie is awe inspiring. This is set up to be one of the CAN’T MISS EVENTS OF THE YEAR!”

Tickets for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare are available starting at only $30 beginning Saturday, June 29 at www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com. Each ticket includes access to all haunted house attractions, concerts and midway activities. Tickets will also be available for purchase onsite at the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival San Bernardino show at San Manuel Amphitheater (June 29) and during the Los Angeles County Fair at Pomona Fairplex (August 30-September 29). VIP packages will also be available for purchase at www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com.

Hours for Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare will be 6:30 PM until 11:00 PM on Thursdays and Sundays, 6:30 PM until 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays.

The Fairplex is located at 1101 W. McKinley Avenue in Pomona, CA, centrally located in the heart of Southern California. The Fairplex is also home to the LA County Fair, the largest county fair in the world.

Rob Zombie’s Great American Nightmare is made possible through the support of sponsors including Monster Energy Drink and Ernie Ball.

Website: www.GreatAmericanNightmare.com
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/12kKH9E
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobZombiesGAN

New Ender’s Game Posters Released

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos

Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment have released some new posters for their upcoming film adaption of “Ender’s Game”, which is due out in US theaters November 1, 2013. The posters have a very cool war propaganda vibe going for them and somewhat remind me of the marketing stuff for the Starship Troopers film a while back.

Posters

MWO Will Offer Battlemaster and Other Classic Mechs in Pre-Order Packages

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

News

VANCOUVER – June 25, 2013 – Piranha Games and Infinite Game Publishing unveiled details today for PROJECT PHOENIX, a special pre-order program for MechWarrior Online, currently in open beta and set to officially launch in late summer. PROJECT PHOENIX, available for pre-order now at www.mwomercs.com/phoenix, further bolsters the exceptional range of in-game content by offering fans the chance to nab rare, beloved and perk-wielding `Mechs from the BattleTech universe.

Starting today, fans can pre-order up to four different Project Phoenix BattleMech packages with prices ranging from $20 USD up to $80 USD for the top-of-the-line ‘Overlord’ package that includes a whopping 12 `Mechs!

Each of these unique Project Phoenix packages will be delivered on October 15^th and come fully equipped with:

Unique Project Phoenix BattleMech(s)* featuring:
- 30% C-Bill Boost
- 10% Loyalty Point Boost
- Exclusive Custom-Designed Exterior
Two Bonus Standard Variant `Mechs
Up to Four Faction Cockpit Medallions
Custom In-Game Title and Forum Badge
Matching Mech Bay slots
Plus more! Full details and FAQ can be found at www.mwomercs.com/phoenix

*Dependent on package.

The limited edition PROJECT PHOENIX BattleMechs:

Locust – The Locust, a speedy reconnaissance `Mech, infamous for its quick speed and extremely quick manoeuvrability, was first introduced by Bergen Industries in 2499. Weighing in at just 20 tons, the Locust has been a fan favorite for decades.

Shadow Hawk – The Shadow Hawk is a versatile and quick medium `Mech at 55 tons, arguably most famous for its use by Grayson Death Carlyle of the Gray Death Legion. It was first built by Lang Industries in 2457 during the so-called ‘Golden Age’ of BattleMech creation.

Thunderbolt – The Thunderbolt is an eclectically armed heavy `Mech weighing in at a whopping 65 tons and was originally designed as a heavier `Mech by Earthwerks Incorporated in 2491.
Battlemaster – The Battlemaster is an Assault `Mech with a storied history and has been used in countless historic battles throughout the Inner Sphere. With an adaptable weapons platform this `Mech has been used in virtually every role and on hundreds of battlefields, including the Battle of Coventry by Wayne Waco, commander of the Waco Rangers and according to some, a pilot prodigy.

Fans who pre-order any of the PROJECT PHOENIX packages in the first 30 days of availability (June 25th to July 24^th) will receive an Early Bird Bonus of 30 days Premium time! As a special reward for the loyal Founders of MechWarrior Online, Founders who partake in this special pre-order program will additionally receive their exclusive Founders Icon as a cosmetic Hanging Item to decorate their `Mech cockpit.

Upon completion of the sale offer, these Project Phoenix `Mechs with custom exteriors and camo specs will never be available again!

MechWarrior Online is set to launch late this summer as Piranha Games works around the clock to deliver the most compelling in-game content at launch and fans should expect several major new game features between now and launch.

For complete specs, FAQ and loadouts for the PROJECT PHOENIX BattleMechs please visit www.mwomercs.com/phoenix and make sure to check in each day this week as each `Mech is revealed.

To immerse yourself in this AAA Free to Play online game, jump in and grab a pilot name at https://mwomercs.com/signup

AirSplat Announces 400K Giveaway

2013/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Airsoft News, News

One of our Airsoft column sponsors, AirSplat.com, has announced it is hosting a 400K giveaway. Winners can receive prizes such as an Echo 1 Stag Arms M4 and JG M16 AEGs and a bunch of other stuff. Checkout their contest posting for more information.

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