Archive - 2015

LA and NY Haunted Hayride Tickets On Sale Now

2015/07/21

Tickets are now on sale for both the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride and New York Haunted Hayride. The attractions will be open from Oct 2 – Oct 31. Tickets for the New York Haunted Hayride start at $35 and $30 for the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. Ticket purchases support the LA Parks Foundation, preserving parks for the people of Los Angeles. For the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, please visit www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com for complete details. For the New York Haunted Hayride, please visit www.newyorkhauntedhayride.com for complete details.

World of Warships Video Dev Diary talks Camo and Signal Flags

2015/07/21

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

July 21, 2015 — Get ready to fly your flag high on the open sea with the World of Warships Dev Diaries #7! In this latest installment in the World of Warships Dev Diary series, viewers will discover how they can display their battle prowess and acquire an in-game advantage thanks to the strategic use of Signal Flags and confounding camouflage.

In the Navy, flags are one of the main naval insignias for distinction, used to detail a ship’s nationality as well as communicate status and mission. In Dev Diaries #7, you’ll learn about the history of these flags, as well as the meticulous work that went into getting them looking and acting realistic in the game. In World of Warships, Signal Flags aren’t just cosmetic: they also boost your ship and captain, giving players an edge in battle. Through a player’s battle achievements, Signal Flags will be earned and applied to their ship. Discover what enhancements certain flags grant their vessels, ranging from increased XP earnings to increased speed. Camouflage is the other way a captain can customize their vessel. Learn the history of camouflage used in navies around the world and how it will not only give your ship a unique look, but offers a practical gameplay enhancement.

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Son of Monsterpalooza Returns this September

2015/07/21

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Geek News, Halloween, News

Horror convention Monsterpalooza returns to Southern California from September 18-20 with Son of Monsterpalooza. Son of Monsterpalooza will feature special, genre-affiliated guests, exhibitors, and a lot more.

Scheduled guests include:

Tony Todd – Candy Man, the Crow, Night of the Living Dead, Hatchet
David Naughton – American Werewolf in London
Meg Foster – They Live, 31, masters of the Universe
Juliet Landau – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Sid Haig- Foxy Brown, Devils Rejects
Bill Johnson – Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Tom Atkins –Escape from New York, Halloween 3, The Fog
William Forsythe – Dick Tracy, the Devils Rejects, Raising Arizona
Udo Kier – Blade, Flesh for Frankenstein, Shadow of the Vampire
Michael Westmore – Face Off, Academy Award winning makeup artist.
McKenzie Westmore – Actress and host of Face Off.

Tickets in advance:

Friday – $25.00
Saturday – $30.00
Sunday – $25.00
Three day pass – $70.00

For more information visit the Monsterpalooza website or Monsterpalooza on Facebook!

EA Sports FIFA Gets Female Cover Co-Athlete

2015/07/20

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – July 20, 2014 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced that US Women’s National Team Forward, Alex Morgan, and Captain of the Canadian Women’s National Team, Christine Sinclair, will be the first women to appear on an EA SPORTS FIFA cover. Morgan shares the FIFA 16 cover spotlight with global soccer sensation, Lionel Messi, in the United States and Sinclair shares the cover with Messi in Canada. For the first time in franchise history, women will take the pitch in EA SPORTS FIFA. Fans will be able to represent 12 Women’s National Teams in FIFA 16, in Kick Off, an Offline Tournament, and Online* Friendly Matches – giving fans a brand new way to play.

“It is an incredible honor to be one of the first women featured on the cover of EA SPORTS FIFA,” said Morgan. “I know people all over the world play this game and I’m really excited that FIFA 16 is putting such an important spotlight on women’s soccer. And now to share the cover with today’s greatest player is surreal.”

“This year’s World Cup showcased the unbelievable talent and skill in women’s soccer,” said Sinclair. “I’m thrilled that EA SPORTS is celebrating female athletes in FIFA 16. To be featured in the game and to promote women’s soccer with Alex is really special and another exciting step for women in sports.”

“As soon as we knew Women’s National Teams were joining FIFA 16, we immediately recognized that Christine and Alex would be the perfect cover athletes based on their accomplishments and what they represent for their respective countries and the sport of women’s soccer,” said David Pekush, Sr. Manager of North America Marketing for EA SPORTS. “They are exhilarating players and exude heart and courage on the pitch, and we are extremely proud to be working with them this year.”

FIFA 16 innovates across the entire pitch to deliver a balanced, authentic, and exciting football experience that lets fans play their way, and compete at a higher level. With innovative gameplay features, FIFA 16 brings Confidence in Defending, Control in Midfield, and gives players the tools to create more Moments of Magic than ever before. Fans new to the franchise, or skilled players looking to improve their game will have a chance to Compete at a Higher Level using the all new FIFA Trainer. Innovation Across the Entire Pitch. New Ways to Play. Compete at a Higher Level. Play Beautiful in FIFA 16.

FIFA 16** will be available starting September 22, 2015 in North America on Origin™ on PC, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems.

For more information about EA SPORTS FIFA 16 visit www.easports.com/fifa or join the EA SPORTS community at http://www.facebook.com/easportsfifa. Follow us on Twitter @easportsfifa and use the hashtag #FIFA16. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.

Contracted: Phase II Teaser Trailer

2015/07/20

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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Here is the teaser trailer for Contracted: Phase II, the sequel to the 2013 horror flick, Contracted. The film deals with a sexually-transmitted disease which turns its victims slowly into zombies.

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Smith & Wesson Licensed M&P 9 Full Size Airsoft GBB Pistol by VFC Review

2015/07/19

Jerry Paxton

Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, News, Reviews

The resemblance of the Smith & Wesson licensed M&P 9 full size airsoft gas blowback pistol by VFC to its real steel counterpart is incredible. Aside from the orange tip, one would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the two in a side by side comparison. Much like the real Smith & Wesson M&P, the airsoft version features a full metal slide attached to a polymer frame, a 20mm accessory rail underneath the muzzle, and an ambidextrous slide release level. Of course, while the airsoft version of the pistol doesn’t use actual ammunition cartridges, it still includes the small opening in the top of the slide for the operator to see if there is a cartridge in the chamber. Additionally, the magazine release can be switched around either side of the gun depending on if the operator is right or left-handed. Overall, the external quality is what you would expect from VFC – that is to say, very good. So good, in fact, that it should fit in your real steel S&W M&P holsters! How does it shoot though?

Functionally, the VFC/Cybergun S&W M&P 9 works like a champ. It shoots around 300 FPS with .20g BBs and its hop-up unit is adjustable – but you have to remove the slide to access and adjust it. My advice is to adjust it for the distance you are looking to shoot prior to getting into a game. That way, you can make your aiming adjustments accordingly once you do get into an airsoft skirmish with it. Reloading is smooth and there is enough room for the magazine in the well that it slides out without fuss – but not so much that wobbles around. The takedown lever on the model we looked at didn’t rotate very smoothly and needed to be muscled a bit once the slide was in the proper position for its usage. I would imagine this will loosen up with extended use.

Quick Overview from our friends at AirsoftMegastore

The pistol comes with three backstraps of various thickness and switching them out is very easy thanks to the locking mechanism. On the real Smith & Wesson M&P pistol, it is the takedown tool, located inside the pistol grip. On the airsoft version, you twist it and pull it out – then your backstrap is unlocked and easily removed. Once a new backstrap is put in place and the lock reinserted, the backstrap is solidly in place and doesn’t feel wobbly or loose at all. Speaking of magazines, each holds 24 rounds and one of the magazines is included in the box. Additional magazines retail for about $40 dollars, which, while pricey, is in keeping with most high-end gas blowback pistols on the market.

Something that should be noted about the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 gas blowback pistol is that it has the ability to shoot in either semi-automatic or FULLY automatic modes! If you pull back the slide, you will find a fire select toggle on its underside (on the bottom of the part that covers the dovetail). Fully automatic fire is a lot of fun with this pistol but, be warned as you will run through your BBs very quickly.

[ezcol_1half]The Good

Excellent reproduction of the real steel Smith & Wesson M&P pistol
Smooth action
Ability to shoot in full-auto mode
Fun recoil

[/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end]The Bad

Takedown lever can be fussy

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Overall, the VFC/Cybergun Smith & Wesson M&P 9 airsoft gas blowback pistol is a great airsoft pistol with very respectable accuracy and such realistic function that you could even use it to train muscle memory when unable to take your real steel M&P to the range. This airsoft gas blowback pistol retails for $149.99 and is available now at most airsoft retailers. We’d like to thank Cybergun and Palco Sports for helping us make this review possible.

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ABC Family Shows Coming to D23 Expo

2015/07/17

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Geek News, News

BURBANK, Calif. – July 17, 2015 – Fans can meet their favorite ABC Family stars and collect exclusive pin sets at D23 EXPO 2015, the ultimate Disney fan event, August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California

ABC Family will give away exclusive pin sets each day at the Disney | ABC TV Pavilion booth, from our much anticipated new series “Shadowhunters” on Friday, August 14, from the network’s hit series “Pretty Little Liars” on Saturday, August 15 and from the network’s annual event 25 Days of Christmas on Sunday, August 16.

Fans can also meet some of their favorite network stars throughout the weekend in the Disney | ABC TV Pavilion booth, located on the show floor. Following is the appearance schedule (subject to change):

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14

11:00 – 11:50am
- “Young & Hungry” stars Jonathan Sadowski and Aimee Carrero
1:00 – 1:50pm
- “The Fosters” stars Sherri Saum and Hayden Byerly
5:00 – 5:50pm
- “Switched at Birth” stars Constance Marie and Lea Thompson

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15

12:00 – 12:50pm
- “Stitchers” stars Emma Ishta, Kyle Harris, Ritesh Rajan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Allison Scagliotti
6:00 – 6:50pm
- “Baby Daddy” stars Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Chelsea Kane and Melissa Peterman

*Schedule is subject to change.

Tickets for D23 EXPO 2015 are $74 for a one-day adult admission and $54 for children 3–12. Tickets for members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club are $65 for a one-day adult admission and $48 for children. Multi-day money-saving tickets are also available. D23 Members can save as much as $112 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Member rate. For more information on tickets and the ticket pricing structure for D23 Members and general admission, visit D23EXPO.com.

Additional details and updates about ABC Family star appearances and special activities will continue to be updated on www.D23EXPO.com and on Facebook and Twitter at“DisneyD23” as well as the ABC Family Media Relations Twitter and Instagram handle @ABC Family.

World of Tanks Xbox 360 Edition Celebrating Apollo11 with Lunar Mode

2015/07/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox 360 News

July 17, 2015 — Wargaming today announced that in celebration of the anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing, the wildly popular “Lunar Mode” has returned to World of Tanks on Xbox 360 for a limited time.

While more than 40 years ago man first set foot on the Moon in a bid for adventure and discovery, today marks a return to the lunar surface for the singular goal of combat. Starting July 17 and running through July 20, players who log into the game will receive the exclusive M24 Lunar, a Tier 9 medium tank built exclusively for combat in space. Equipped with a high-tech blaster, this tank is capable of distributing punishment of the laser variety, perfect for eliminating the opposition on unforgiving lunar terrain.

Players who choose to battle in the M24 Lunar will be transported to a lunar landscape complete with gravity one-sixth of that on Earth, providing ample opportunity for both out-of-this-world combat and huge tanks getting massive air. With Earth in the distance, players will need to battle hard to take back the Moon!

For more information about World of Tanks on console as well as details on special-in game promotions around the special Lunar Mode event, visit:

www.worldoftanks.com/xbox

Total War: Warhammer In-Engine Gameplay Trailer

2015/07/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

July 17, 2015 — This release is the first in a series of cinematic trailers rendered in-engine that will introduce the Legendary Lords of Total War: WARHAMMER.

These renowned characters from the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world can be selected in-game to lead the charge of conquest. Each has a unique range of special abilities, weapons, armor, mounts and their own distinct narrative quest chain.

In this trailer we meet Emperor Karl Franz, the revered leader of the Empire, as he rallies his army of men and deadly imperial artillery in a famed battle against a ravening horde of ferocious Greenskins. Watch the trailer on YouTube here.

The Battle of Black Fire Pass is one of Karl Franz’ unique quest battles in Total War: WARHAMMER, and also formed the basis for this year’s E3 demo. You’ll be able to watch the battle in its entirety, along with a developer walkthrough in just two weeks’ time on Thursday, July 30^th.

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ABC TV Announced D23 Signings and Panels

2015/07/16

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Geek News, News

BURBANK, Calif. – July 16, 2015 – Be among the first to learn the secrets of what’s ahead on ABC’s most anticipated new and returning fall series; hear from some of the fairy tale residents of “Once Upon a Time” and the very talented performers from the new series “The Muppets”; and meet some of your favorite ABC stars in person during special signing sessions at D23 EXPO: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where all the worlds of Disney come together, August 14-16 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Panels and Presentations

The Magic Behind The Muppets

Friday, August 14, 10:00 a.m., Stage 23

Calling all Muppet fans! Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with the Muppets? Here’s your chance to find out firsthand when ABC presents a panel on the magic and art of being a Muppet Performer. Join these creative artists and some of your favorite characters, along with a few surprise guests, for a rare and unforgettable demonstration of what it takes to bring these iconic and enduring personalities to life.

Once Upon a Time: An Evening with Snow White & the Evil Queen

Saturday, August 15, 6:00 p.m., Stage 23

“Once Upon a Time’s” savior has gone dark! As Emma Swan transitions into her role as the Dark One, join the resident fairy tale characters as they cope with Emma’s new role and begin the search for Merlin. This is a journey that will take our heroes from the Enchanted Forest to Camelot and along the way bring many surprises, including Merida from “Brave,” as “Once Upon a Time” introduces its first Pixar character. Join co-creators and executive producers Edward Kitsis (“LOST”) and Adam Horowitz (“LOST”) along with series stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Lana Parrilla as they discuss the upcoming season of unexpected twists, evolving characters, new adventures and new rivalries. This panel is sure to bring some surprises you don’t want to miss and an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming season premiere! The Q&A with this fairy tale team will be moderated by D23’s Jeffrey Epstein.

On The Show Floor

Autograph Signings

Meet and receive autographs from some of your favorite ABC stars at the Disney | ABC TV Pavilion booth, located on the show floor. Following is the appearance schedule (subject to change):

Friday, August 14

12:00-12:50 p.m.
- “Dancing with the Stars” pro dancers Witney Carson (Season 19 champion) and Allison Holker (Season 20 runner-up)

Saturday, August 15

4:00-4:50 p.m.
- “black-ish” stars Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Miles Brown and Marsai Martin
5:00-5:40 p.m.
- “Once Upon a Time” stars to be announced

Sunday, August 16

10:00-10:50 a.m.
- “Fresh Off the Boat” stars Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, Forrest Wheeler and Ian Chen
5:00-5:50 p.m.
- “The Goldbergs” stars Sean Giambrone and Hayley Orrantia

“Once Upon a Time” Snow White and Evil Queen Doll Collection

Limited Edition of 300, $129.95

Inspired by ABC Studios’ television series “Once Upon a Time,” this collection brings to life the beauty, magic and charm of the iconic fairy tale characters from the show. Exclusively available at Disney Store at D23 EXPO.

Doll Collection Autograph Signing Opportunity with Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White) and Lana Parrilla (The Evil Queen)

Ginnifer and Lana will sign the “Once Upon a Time” Doll Collection, available exclusively at Disney Store at D23 EXPO. This autograph session will take place on Saturday, August 15 from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m. at the ABC booth on the D23 EXPO show floor, and is exclusively for those guests who have purchased one of the dolls.