Archive - 2015

Pacific Rim: Tales From the Drift #1 Variant Cover Unveiled

2015/07/06

Legendary Comics has unveiled the variant cover for issue #1 of its upcoming series, Pacific Rim: Tales From The Drift. For each issue, Legendary will release an alternate cover featuring limited edition artwork. The variant cover for issue #1 was illustrated by notable comics artist Whilce Portacio, (Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Spawn).

Pacific Rim: Tales From The Drift
On-sale date: 11/4/15
Retail price: $3.99
Writer: Joshua Fialkov
Cover artists: Marcos Marz, Whilce Portacio
Pencils: Marcos Marz
Colors: Marcelo Maiolo

Stone Cold Steve Austin WWE 2K16 Cover Athlete

2015/07/06

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

New York, NY – July 6, 2015 – 2K today announced WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin® as the cover Superstar for WWE® 2K16, the forthcoming release in the flagship WWE franchise. After setting the WWE Universe on fire during one of WWE’s most celebrated time periods – the “Attitude Era” – to his wealth of television, film and podcasting accomplishments, Austin has amassed worldwide admiration through his unequivocal presence both in and out of the WWE ring. WWE 2K16 is currently in development for Xbox One and Xbox 360, as well as the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems. The game is scheduled for release on October 27, 2015 in North America and October 30, 2015 internationally.

“I’ve had the privilege of working with 2K to support the WWE 2K franchise, and now I’m absolutely honored to serve as the WWE 2K16 cover Superstar,” said Stone Cold Steve Austin. “No disrespect to the previous and extremely deserving WWE 2K cover Superstars – Dwayne ‘The Rock®’ Johnson and John Cena® – but it’s about time the franchise raised some hell with yours truly on the cover. I look forward to injecting a dose of ‘Texas Rattlesnake’ into this year’s game and overall campaign.”

Austin is regarded by many as one of the most popular WWE Superstars to ever enter a WWE ring, holding 21 championships throughout his career and being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009. His relentless work ethic has also made him a significant mainstream fixture and pop-culture icon as an actor, producer and host in television, film and podcasting. Austin hosted the return of WWE’s reality competition series Tough Enough on USA Network in 2011, and since 2012 has hosted four seasons of Redneck Island on CMT. He also serves as the host of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Challenge, which is currently in production for its third season on CMT. His film credits include appearances in several feature films, including The Longest Yard, The Condemned and The Expendables, while his no-holds-barred weekly podcast,The Steve Austin Show, regularly appears on the Top Podcasts list within the Sports & Recreation category on iTunes. He also hosts the Stone Cold Podcast, Live!, a monthly interview series on the award-winning WWE Network, where he has interviewed several special guests including Vince McMahon, Triple H and Paul Heyman. In addition, Austin is a brand ambassador for Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA.

“Stone Cold Steve Austin’s iconic style, unmistakable personality and worldwide reverence from the WWE Universe make him the ideal fit for WWE 2K16,” said Chris Snyder, Vice President of Marketing at 2K. “Not only will Austin grace the video game’s cover, but he’s involved in shaping its creative direction. Through his numerous contributions, inclusion on the largest roster in franchise history and the game’s to-be-announced features, WWE 2K16 is certain to put everyone on notice.”

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K16 is not yet rated by the ESRB. WWE 2K16 is currently scheduled for release on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS4™ and PS3™ on October 27, 2015 in North America and October 30, 2015 internationally.

For more information on WWE 2K16 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtags #WWE2K16 and #RaiseSomeHell or subscribe on YouTube.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Square Enix Announces San Diego Comic-Con Figure Line-Up

2015/07/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

LOS ANGELES (July 6, 2015) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced its lineup for San Diego Comic-Con, taking place July 9-12 at booth #3829 in the San Diego Convention Center. Attendees will have a chance to play DRAGON QUEST HEROES®: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below™ and FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 ™ HD on PC months before its release, and purchase exclusive figures for other titles.

DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below is a full-scale action RPG that will be available on October 13 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Players must rise up against insurmountable odds, challenge swarms of enemies and conquer gigantic monsters. It is filled with characters and monsters designed by world-renowned artist Akira Toriyama. Also, Yuji Horii, director and creator of DRAGON QUEST®, and Koichi Sugiyama, the renowned composer closely tied to the series, are closely involved in bringing this title to life.

FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 ™ HD brings an immersive world, memorable characters and the production value known of the series, together with high-quality gameplay and storytelling. Coming this year to PC on Steam, the game will include graphical options for high-end PC users, improved battle and camera controls as well as Steam community features.

Attendees will also be among the first who can purchase the select advance sale items prior to general public availability:

DC COMICS VARIANT PLAY ARTS -KAI- Designed by Tetsuya Nomura BATMAN™
Event SRP: $250 (Sales Tax included)
From the creative mind of Tetsuya Nomura comes a unique and stylized BATMAN™. This figure offers interchangeable set of arms, rich glossy black and red paintwork and translucent visor among other features.

FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Heavensward™ Carbuncle Plush (Emerald and Topaz Vers.)
Event SRP: $40 each (Sales Tax included)
These cute yet powerful creatures based on the beloved summons from FINAL FANTASY XIV, can now be yours. The Carbuncle plush is available in two versions, and each one comes with its very own in-game minion item.

Other limited release collectibles available to attendees for purchase include:

San Diego Comic-Con 2015 Exclusive

BATMAN™: ARKHAM KNIGHT PLAY ARTS -KAI- BATMAN™ (Limited Color Ver.)
Event SRP: $100 (Sales Tax included)
Based on the highly popular and award-winning video game, BATMAN™: ARKHAM KNIGHT, the figure matches the highly detailed in-game graphics with battle scars and weathering effects. This SDCC exclusive version has been painted in a metallic bright blue and gold color scheme. Available for purchase at the booth or for pre-order on the online store.

Event Exclusives:

DC COMICS VARIANT PLAY ARTS -KAI- TIMELESS WILD WEST- BATMAN™ (Limited Color Ver.)
Event SRP: $120 (Sales Tax included)
Two American icons make for an amazing mashup of epic proportions. Batman has been re-imagined as a cowboy to combat lawless criminals who run rampant in the Wild West. Varying paint methods were applied to show the texture of the leather materials, as well as weathering from grit and dirt. The figure includes display stand and interchangeable hand parts.

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN PLAY ARTS -KAI- Venom Snake (Splitter Ver.)
Event SRP: $100 (Sales Tax included)
From the highly anticipated entry in the Metal Gear Solid franchise, METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, this figure includes an exclusive color paint scheme, interchangeable head, hands, weapons parts, and display stand.

Finally, for fans of the Play Arts -KAI- action figure line, Square Enix will display an array of never-before-seen prototype figures at the booth. For the latest events and merchandise news, follow the official merchandise Twitter (@SQEX_MD_NA) or visit the San Diego Comic-Con exclusives merchandise page at: http://www.square-enix-shop.com/us/event/SDCC2015.html.

truTV’s Impractical Jokers Bringing Museum of Impractical History to Comic-Con

2015/07/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Impractical Jokers Museum of Impractical History for Comic-Con

July 2, 2015 — The stars of truTV’s hit hidden-camera series Impractical Jokers are headed to San Diego for the opening of The Impractical Jokers Museum of Impractical History, a specially curated exhibition that will be open to the public during Comic Con International from Thursday, July 9 until Sunday, July 12. Q, Murr, Joe and Sal will be present at various times throughout the exhibition, which will feature fan-generated artwork and show artifacts from some of the most legendary moments in Impractical Jokers history. It’ll be like Planet Hollywood, but funnier.

The museum, housed within the Michael J. Wolf Fine Arts gallery, is located at 363 5th Avenue at the corner of J Street in San Diego. It kicks off at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 9 with a “Don’t Go Hungry on the Way to the Con” activation which will supply visitors with a complimentary Impractical Jokers-themed breakfast (Murr-ito anyone?) until noon, then beginning at 4:00 p.m., fans will be offered bite-sized snacks after a long day of panels, before closing at 7:00 p.m.

“Instead of waiting for the Smithsonian, MoMA or the Getty Center to finally launch a wing dedicated to the art of daring your best friends to embarrass themselves in public (seriously, what’s taking so long?), we decided to create the Museum of Impractical History ourselves to celebrate four successful seasons of the show and to give something back to the viewers who’ve been so supportive,” said Raymond Dooley, Vice President of Marketing at truTV. “We can’t wait for Sal, Q, Murr and Joe to invade San Diego and personally thank and reward their biggest fans with exclusive Impractical Jokers experiences just days before new episodes begin airing July 16.”

Throughout the exhibition, fans will have an opportunity to experience themed activations each day that they will recognize from popular Impractical Jokers moments, including portraits from caricature artists, spray paint tattoos chosen randomly by a spin from the Wheel of Doom, and an interactive photo booth that will put fans alongside The Jokers. A full list of activations can be found below.

Additionally, on Friday July 10 from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. visitors to the museum will be treated to an Impractical Jokers comic book signing with Q, Sal, Joe, and Murr. The comic book, The Secret Origin of truTV’s Impractical Jokers, is a reissue from a limited partnership run with DC Comics Entertainment and features an original story and new imagery from the series.

Impractical Jokers’ fourth season returns with new episodes on truTV on Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Fans who visit the museum will also be given access to a free iTunes download of the mid-season premiere. In each episode, Q, Murr, Joe and Sal compete to embarrass each other in a series of hilariously humiliating challenges and outrageous dares, all to the amusement and consternation of the general public. At the end of every episode, the biggest loser must endure a punishment of epic proportions. They have to say it. They have to do it. You have to see it!

Impractical Jokers averaged 1.9 million viewers in Q1 2015, ranking as one of basic cable’s Top 3 programs in its timeslot with adults 18-49. A hit with both men and women, Impractical Jokers ranks the #2 basic cable show in its timeslot with women 18-34; one of the Top 3 with women 18-49; and one of the Top 5 with men 18-49 and men 18-34. In addition, the audience for Impractical Jokers has a median age of only 31, eight years younger than the network’s overall primetime figure.

The show currently has over 2 million fans on Facebook and over 325k Twitter followers.

Impractical Jokers is produced for truTV by NorthSouth Productions (Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta, Double Divas), with Charlie DeBevoise and Mark Hickman serving as executive producers.

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES JULY 9^th – JULY 12^th

Photo booth, Spray Paint Tattoos chosen by the Wheel of Doom, Social Vending Machine, Caricature Artist, “Drop a Ninja” Fan Wall, “That Bitch Irene” Petition, Show Artifacts/Props, and Fan Art room

THURSDAY, JULY 9^th

10:00am-12:00pm: Complimentary “Don’t Go Hungry On The Way To The Con” Breakfast including “Mur”ittos, “Sal”sa, Cup of Joe and BB”Q” Chips
4:00-5:00pm: ImSnacktical Jokers: Snack Hour
7:00pm: Museum closes

FRIDAY, JULY 10^th

12:00pm: Museum open to public
3:00pm-5:00pm: Comic book signing with the Impractical Jokers, meet the guys, have them sign your book
5:00pm-7:00pm: Closed event. Nothing fun will go on. Don’t sweat it.

SATURDAY, JULY 11^th

10:00am: Museum open to public
4:00-5:00pm: Snack Hour. Like a regular hour, but with more snacks.
7pm: Museum closes. All good things come to an end.

SUNDAY, JULY 12^th

10:00am: Museum open to public
2:00pm: Museum closes

Marvel Entertainment Panels Announced for Comic-Con

2015/07/02

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Comics News, News, SDCC

Marvel's Agent Carter Comic-Con Poster Image

New York, NY – July 2^nd, 2015 – The biggest convention of the year demands the biggest panels! That’s right, next week Marvel (Booth #2329) is heading back to Comic Con International in San Diego and we’re bringing the big panels, huge creators, and massive announcements! Over the course of the four day mega-event, we’re bringing the fan service that will make this year’s convention the place to be!

Want to get a sneak peek at the upcoming seasons of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Marvel’s Agent Carter? Want to get the inside scoop on the Marvel Universe afterSecret Wars? All that and more await you at the world famous Marvel Panels! And that’s just the beginning! Trust us, True Believers, you won’t want to miss these action packed panels!

Please note all panel line-ups and times are subject to change.

Thursday, July 9^th

Marvel’s Disney Kingdoms

10:00am – 11:00am

Room 7AB

Join the creators of the popular Disney Kingdoms imprint by Marvel. Discover what makes this collaborative relationship so much fun with a look back at previous titles as well as a glance forward at the future.

Marvel: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Room 7AB

Are you a writer or artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, “I could do that…if I knew how!” Well, here’s your chance! Join Marvel Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and host of Marvel talent including Kris Anka (Uncanny X-Men) to find out the answers on how to get your foot in the door and make your job MARVEL!

This Week In Marvel – LIVE!

3:00pm – 4:00pm
Auditorium, San Diego Central Public Library

Marvel’s official, weekly, flagship podcast comes to Comic-Con for a special episode that may or may not include guests, secrets, news, free stuff, arm wrestling, guitar solos, and more! Don’t miss it!

Marvel: Uncanny Inhumans & Mutants

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Room 6DE

Terrigenesis is upon us! Join Editor In Chief Axel Alonso, writers Charles Soule (Uncanny Inhumans), Cullen Bunn (Uncanny X-Men), Jeff Lemire (Extraordinary X-Men), and artist Humberto Ramos (Extraordinary X-Men) to get the 4-1-1 on Marvel’s royal family and merry mutants. What does the future have in store for Black Bolt, Queen Medusa, Cyclops, Storm and the rest of the gang? And how do their stories intertwine in this all-new all-different age of storytelling? Find out here!

Friday, July 10^th

Marvel: Secret Wars
10:00am – 11:00am
Room 6DE
The Secret Wars rage on! And we’ve got the architect of Marvel’s universe-destroying event, Jonathan Hickman himself, on hand to answer your Secret Wars questions! What’s more, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and writer Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader) will also be in attendance! Prepare for a tour of Battleworld and some of its most unique and dangerous territories!

Marvel: All-New All-Different Avengers

12:45pm – 1:45pm

Room 6BCF

Avengers fans ASSEMBLE! Get ready for an All-New All-Different team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! We’ve got Executive Editor Tom Brevoort and Director of Content & Character Development Sana Amanat, as well as writers Josh Williamson (Illuminati), Marguerite Bennett (A-Force), Mark Waid (All-New, All-Different Avengers), and Nick Spencer (Ant-Man) all on hand to discuss the newest developments in the Avengers family of titles!

Marvel Television Presents Panel

3:00pm – 4:15pm

Ballroom 20

Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Head of Television) brings you exclusive news and surprises about your favorite action-packed Marvel series on ABC. Join Jeph, showrunners and the casts of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Marvel’s Agent Carter for this can’t-miss panel that’ll have everyone talking!

Saturday, July 11^th

Marvel Animation Presents!

10:30am – 11:30pm
Room 6BCF

The Marvel Animation Studios team returns for one of the most anticipated television panels at San Diego. Join Stephen Wacker (VP, Current Series – Marvel Animation Studios), Cort Lane (VP, Animation Development & Partnerships), and Eric Radomski (SVP, Production & Creative Director, Animation) for exclusive first looks at the exciting new seasons of hit animated series: Marvel’s Avengers: Ultron Revolution and Marvel’s Ultimate Spider-Man vs. The Sinister 6. Plus, experience the world-premiere of never-before-seen footage from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy animated series, starring Star-Lord, Groot, Rocket, Gamora and Drax in the highly-anticipated new animated series coming to Disney XD this year!

Marvel: House of Ideas

12:30pm – 1:30pm
Room 6A

Love having the best comics in the industry on your mobile devices? Want to know how Marvel stays on the cutting edge of technology? Then this panel is for you, True Believer! Get exciting news about Marvel’s Infinite Comics as well as what’s happening on the Marvel Comics App, Marvel Unlimited and MORE in this can’t-miss panel! Plus: Be here for the latest and greatest directly from Marvel Games, including an infestation of epic proportions! Panelists include Executive Editorial Director of DigitalRyan Penagos, Marvel Games Creative Director Bill Rosemann, Marvel Games Executive Producer Mike Jones, and other Mighty Marvel Guests!

Marvel: Cup O’ Joe

2:45pm – 3:45pm

Room 6BCF

Join us for this Convention favorite! Here is your chance to Q&A with Marvel’s Chief Creative Officer Joe Quesada, for this no-holds-barred panel on everything Marvel. Got a question about a favorite hero? Want to hear the latest developments on Marvel’s Star Wars or Guardians of the Galaxy comics? This panel has you covered! Featuring special guest Editor in Chief Axel Alonso, Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, and Talent Scout C.B. Cebulski, as well as writers Charles Soule (Lando), Cullen Bunn (Drax),Kieron Gillen (Darth Vader), Mark Waid (S.H.I.E.L.D.), Greg Pak (The Totally Awesome Hulk) and some other Mighty Marvel guests this is one panel you do NOT want to miss!

LEGO^® Marvel’s Avengers: From Silver Screen to Videogame Console
4:15pm – 5:15pm
Room 6A
Join Arthur Parsons (Game Director, TT Games), Matt Ellison (Producer TT Games), Mike Jones (Executive Producer, Marvel Games) and Bill Rosemann (Creative Director, Marvel Games) as they present an inside look at LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, the first console videogame featuring characters and storylines from the critically-acclaimed film Marvel’s The Avengers and the blockbuster sequel Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, all combined with a splash of classic LEGO humor. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and Marvel Games are teaming up to provide a spirited panel discussion on this brand new, action-packed Super Hero adventure, including a live game-play demonstration, reveals of enhanced character team-up abilities and power-up features, new artwork, the latest game trailer and more. Not to mention exclusive giveaways! LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will be available this winter.

Sunday, July 12^th

Marvel Unlimited+ Member-Only Panel.*
10:00am – 11:00am
Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel
Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan Penagos, writer Jeff Lemire (All-New Hawkeye) and other top Marvel creators for a private panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe. Get FREE merchandise, sneak peeks of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning questions and more surprises to be announced. Not to be missed! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY – show your Member Card or confirmation email at the Marvel Booth for a ticket to the event.

*Panel line-up is subject to change. Merchandise available while supplies last. Must show official Member Card, Photo ID or order confirmation email at the door to gain entry.

Marvel: Women of Marvel
11:15am – 12:15pm

Room 5AB
From Ms. Marvel to the A-Force, from Twitter to tumblr, women in comics has been one of the most talked-about topics in comics recently. Join the conversation as women from multiple disciplines in the creative process at Marvel discuss what it’s like working as a woman in comics today and what it means for the future of the industry! PLUS – A surprise announcement or two! Panelists include Content Development Director Sana Amanat, Producer Judy Stephens, Social Media Manager Adri Cowan, Marguerite Bennett (A-Force), Margaret Stohl (Black Widow: Forever Red), Ann Foley (Costume, Designer, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Lorraine Cink (Host of the Watcher)!

Marvel: Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends
12:30am – 1:30pm
Room 6DE
If you want the lowdown on present and future Spider-Man titles, then join us for this exclusive and revealing panel! Hear announcements from editors and creators about new Spider-Man family titles, as well as some exciting news on Marvel’s street-level characters. Special guests will include Editor In Chief Axel Alonso, Editor Wil Moss, as well as writers Charles Soule (Daredevil), Chip Zdarsky (Howard the Duck) and more surprise guests!

Can’t make it to the convention? Follow along on Marvel.com starting July 8 for exclusive videos, real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators! And tune in July 9-12 for live streaming video direct from the Marvel booth at Comic-Con, as well as liveblogs of all the Marvel panels!

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook.

About Marvel: Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com © MARVEL 2015

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Coming to Comic-Con with a Zombies Escape Room

2015/07/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, SDCC

July 2, 2015 — For the first time in franchise history, Call of Duty will invade Comic-Con International with Black Ops III.

The excitement kicks off with a star-studded panel of in-game talent on Thursday July 9 from 1-2 PM in Room 6BCF. The Director and Lead Writer of Zombies from Black Ops III developer Treyarch, along with surprise guests, will reveal the highly-anticipated Zombies mode, along with other Call of Duty Zombies announcements.

Call of Duty Black Ops III: Zombie World Reveal

Panel attendees will be the first to see footage of Treyarch’s new mind-bending tale of the undead, complete with a star-studded cast.

Call of Duty Black Ops III: Zombies Escape Room Challenge

Bringing Treyarch’s signature brand of Zombies to life, Activision is inviting all Comic-Con attendees to experience the Black Ops III Zombies “Escape Room Challenge.” Showgoers must solve clues, and work together in order to escape the room before time expires. The Escape Room Challenge is free and open to the public, running the following days and times:

Thursday, 7/9 from 2 – 10 p.m. PT
Friday, 7/10 from Noon – 8 p.m. PT
Saturday, 7/11 from: Noon – 8 p.m. PT

Location: 450 Second Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

(Note: attendees do not need a Comic-Con badge to participate! Participants must be at least 18 years of age.)

X-Men Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Comic-Con Screening Announced

2015/07/02

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Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

X-Men Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Promo Image

July 2, 2015 — To celebrate the home entertainment release of the X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Blu-ray on July 14th, fans and VIP guests will be treated to an advance screening of the never-before-seen extended version of the film, including more action, more excitement…and more Rogue!

The film will be shown simultaneously on four screens, and super-fans at Comic-Con will have the opportunity to gain two VIP (guaranteed) access tickets to the screening by purchasing the X-Men: Days of Future Past Rogue Cut Blu-ray through one of these locations:

The Fox booths on the Comic-con show floor (Booth #s 4229)
The Nerd HQ/IGN Lounge (Children’s Museum)

*Additional seating will be available to fans on a first-come, first-served basis

Beyond the two VIP tickets for the special screening, fans that purchase the Rogue Cut early on Blu-ray and DVD during Comic-Con will also score a limited edition lithograph, celebrating 15 years of the X-Men franchise. Rogue Cut will contain nearly 90 minutes of extra features including deleted scenes, featurettes and gag reels, sure to engage the most ardent enthusiast. This entire package of content will be available at MSRP $19.99 and is a must-have for every X-Men fan.

Date/Time: Saturday, July 11th @ 8:00 p.m.

Location:

Reading Cinema – Gaslamp District
701 5th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

Guitar Hero Live Playable at Comic-Con

2015/07/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, SDCC, Xbox One News

Guitar Hero Live is coming to San Diego Comic Con! Think you’ve got what it takes to battle stage fright and put your shredding skills on display for all to see? Then come to the Xbox Lounge in the Manchester Grand Hyatt during San Diego Comic Con, where Guitar Hero Live will be playable all week. Starting Thursday, July 9^th, anyone with an official San Diego Comic Con badge can stop by the Xbox Lounge, try out the all-new 6-button guitar controller and rock out in front of real reactive live action crowds.

The schedule for the Xbox Lounge is as follows:

Thursday, July 9^th – 11am – 8pm

Friday, July 10^th – 11am – 8pm

Saturday, July 11^th – 11am – 8pm

Sunday, July 12^th – 11am -5pm

The Xbox Lounge is located in the Manchester Grand Hyatt (1 Market Place) – Manchester Ballroom, Second Floor, Harbor Tower.

Piranha Bytes Announces ELEX

2015/07/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Vienna, AUSTRIA, Essen, GERMANY, July 3rd 2015 – Nordic Games teams up with veteran studio Piranha Bytes to work on their first collaborative and new project: ELEX. The Eclectic, Lavish, Exhilarating, Xenial open-world RPG is scheduled to release in Winter 2016/2017 on PC and current gen console platforms. This is by far the most ambitious project for Piranha Bytes and Nordic Games to-date.

“To say we are excited to see this new project unfold in the hands of Piranha Bytes is an understatement. ELEX is going to be edgy, dark, uncompromising, complex, and we love it already,“ comments Reinhard Pollice Business & Product Development Director at Nordic Games. “We will be premiering a vertical slice build at Gamescom 2015, more info will be released in due time.”

“Apart from being enthusiastic about the cooperation with Nordic Games, it is great to know, that we will have ample creative freedom with ELEX, which is a very important factor for us” said Björn Pankratz, Game Director at Piranha Bytes. “We can’t wait to show you a completely new game experience with a fresh setting, new assets and plenty of possibilities.”
About ELEX
ELEX is a handcrafted action role-playing experience from the award-winning creators of the Gothic series, set in a brand new post-apocalyptic science fantasy universe that puts players into a huge, seamless game world full of original characters, mutated creatures, deep moral choices and powerful action.

Website: http://www.ELEXgame.com
Forum: http://community.ELEXgame.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ELEXgame

ScareLA Announces Making Monsters: The Art of Terror Panel for 2015 Convention

2015/07/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

PASADENA / LOS ANGELES, CA — Following last year’s wildly successful “Making Monsters” stage panel, ScareLA, the first West Coast Halloween convention, is excited to announce its sequel presentation – “Making Monsters: The Art of Terror” to take place on August 8, 2015 at 1:30 pm at the Pasadena Convention Center. Hosted by Rick West, Programming Producer for ScareLA and Founder and Editor of Theme Park Adventure, the panel will bring together art directors from Southern California’s largest Halloween attractions: Knott’s Scary Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, and Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest to discuss the creative process behind each haunt.

This all-star lineup of haunt industry royalty is sure to be one of the highlights of ScareLA 2015, signifying only the second time anywhere that SoCal’s biggest Halloween attractions have come together on one stage in a show of support and unity, representing some of the the biggest Halloween events in the world.

Lara Hanneman will represent the granddaddy of all park haunts, Knott’s Scary Farm; JJ Wickham will reign from the fog of Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor; Mark Wing will creep out of the shadows of Valencia and represent Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest; and Chris Williams will shed some light on the gruesome underside of Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights.

“It is terribly exciting to see ‘Making Monsters’ expand and continue to grow from what we accomplished last year,” says Rick West. “Southern California is the birthplace of the theme park haunt industry, so having these big players come together once again to chat about their roles in the creative process with fans is something we are very proud of. It’s groundbreaking and at the very core of what ScareLA is all about.”

Haunted attraction art directors play a key role in designing and developing the look and feel of ‘scare zones’ entertaining millions in Southern California each fall. From facades to individual scenes and more – art directors guide and build large teams to ensure the utmost quality of every facet of the experience.

In addition to hosting representatives from each top attraction, ScareLA is pleased to announce that major presentations by Knott’s Scary Farm, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest, and Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will be on tap throughout the weekend during ScareLA, giving fans non-stop thrills and excitement from morning till night.

For more information and tickets, visit www.scarela.com. Be sure to follow ScareLA on Twitter, Periscope, Facebook, and Instagram. Join the conversation on social media using #ScareLA.