February 13, 2018 — QuakeCon® will return to the prestigious Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in 2018, inviting thousands of gamers worldwide to participate in the annual four-day video game festival featuring North America’s largest BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) LAN Party. Founded in 1996, QuakeCon has grown to be one of the most distinguished festivals in gaming, with over 9,000 game enthusiasts from around the globe attending in 2017. This year’s event will feature a number of exciting changes, including the reintroduction of panels and presentations along with three days of exhibits in the QuakeCon 2018 expo hall, which for the first time, will be open Friday – Sunday. QuakeCon 2018 is open to the public and attendance is FREE thanks to the support of id® Software, Bethesda Softworks®, the QuakeCon volunteer staff, and the 2018 event sponsors and exhibitors.
WHEN:
QuakeCon will take place from Thursday, August 9 – Sunday, August 12, 2018.
Guests can make room reservations at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center by calling 1-817-778-2000 or going online to: https://aws.passkey.com/e/49568787. A special room rate of $185 per night is available when you reference QuakeCon 2018!
Feb 12, 2018, Thousand Oaks, CA – Reign of Terror Haunted House (www.ROThauntedhouse.com), winner of multiple awards as a leading immersive, horror-themed entertainment attraction in Southern California, featuring 100 custom-built rooms in 8 distinct bone-chilling themes, will be open to the public for a one-night special event on Saturday, March 10, 2018 from 7pm – 11pm.
This special event will feature the haunted house’s full production, including over 40 live actors, dozens of characters and animatronics, plus professional grade special effects throughout, including customized sound, lighting, scents and fog. Covering over 23,000 square feet of floor space, a walk through the Reign of Terror provides a truly unique and thrilling entertainment experience.
“We’re excited to open to the public and welcome our fellow haunters, horror fans and general thrill-seekers to visit Reign of Terror now, and not have to wait until next Fall,” said Bruce Stanton, Founder of Reign of Terror Haunted House. “This event not only lets our existing fans – and those who haven’t been able to visit before – to experience the full impact of a visit to the Reign of Terror at a non-traditional time of year, it also allows Janss Marketplace and Reign of Terror an extra opportunity to give back to the community, by donating ticket proceeds to a special cause. We will donate proceeds from this March event to Thomas Fire Victims.”
Stanton continues, “We’re very appreciative for the support we receive from the Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, allowing us to open our doors for this special off-season event and provide an opportunity for people from all across Southern California to have a great time on a Saturday night, while supporting a good cause.”
Event Details: Reign of Terror Haunted House Special Event Day, Date: Saturday, March 10, 2018 Time: Doors open 7:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Janss Marketplace (above Gold’s Gym), 197 N. Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 Tickets: $20 each for General Admission or $30 each for VIP Express Entry. Tickets available for purchase online any time through www.ROThauntedhouse.com or at our on-site Box Office all night on March 10, 2018 starting 6:30pm.
February 12, 2018 – With the launch of Moss just around the corner, Polyarc released the first new gameplay footage since its reveal during E3 and we want to make sure you see it!
This morning the official PlayStation Blog is showcasing unseen levels, creatures and features, digging farther into Moss then anyone has before. While we cannot send a new build quite yet, we’re hoping that this footage will quench your Moss cravings – hopefully you’ll share it with your followers, too!
And if you still need more Quill in your life, this morning Polyarc announced an official Moss iMessage sticker pack. Now fans can send 21 animated Quill stickers to anyone using the Messages app. They can even add Quill to their photos and make her a part of their world!
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 12, 2018) – This past weekend at D23 Expo Japan 2018, a special event for Disney fans created by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, held at Tokyo Disney Resort®, SQUARE ENIX® and Disney thrilled fans with the announcement of a new Disney•Pixar film based world, Monsters, Inc., in KINGDOM HEARTS III. Two new trailers, revealed during the Expo, take viewers deep into the frights and delights of the animated classic as Sora, Donald and Goofy transform into monsters to blend into the Monstropolis cityscape.
During their epic adventure, Sora and his companions join forces with Mike Wazowski and James P. “Sulley” Sullivan, with a special appearance by Boo. Fright team all-stars Mike and Sulley lend their scaring talents and special combination attacks against their enemies.
SQUARE ENIX also revealed new cutscenes and gameplay from the Toy Story-inspired world, Disney princess Rapunzel (Tangled) as a party member, flashy Keyblade transformations, a link system featuring Ariel (The Little Mermaid), and the return of Dream Eater Meow Wow as well as KINGDOM HEARTS villains Marluxia and Vanitas.
Fans were also treated to a second trailer teasing a mysterious exchange between Riku and King Mickey and the announcement of a new theme song by international sensation and series veteran singer Hikaru Utada, titled “DON’T THINK TWICE.”
The English subtitled trailers from D23 Expo Japan 2018 are available to view on YouTube: www.youtube.com/KingdomHearts.
KINGDOM HEARTS III will be available across the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment in 2018. This title is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
London, UK – 13th February: Almost two decades after the franchise made its debut on PlayStation, Square Enix Collective® and Sushee are excited to announce that their Fear Effect sequel – Fear Effect® Sedna – will hit PS4™, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC on Tuesday March 6th, 2018.
An entirely new chapter in the series, Fear Effect Sedna is co-written by the series’ original writer and takes Hana, Rain, Glas and Deke – along with new addition Axel – into the world of Inuit mythology. Built around a third-person isometric point of view, Fear Effect Sedna combines action, stealth, and puzzle solving with animated cutscenes – crucially including the classic death cutscenes from the original games.
“Fear Effect Sedna generated an amazing response from fans of the series when we ran our Kickstarter, and with the support of Square Enix Collective and co-producer Forever Entertainment, we’re excited to see just what they make of it come release,” offers Benjamin Anseaume, founder of Sushee.
“Developing Fear Effect Sedna has really brought the team here at Sushee together, and that’s exactly what the gameplay is about. Each character has different special weapons and the game includes a paused tactical mode to control different team members at the same time and give orders to work as a team. It’s an approach that taps into the core structure of the original games but, with the technology available to us today, feels very 2018.”
Following on from Fear Effect Sedna, French studio Sushee is also working on the recently announced Fear Effect Reinvented – a remastered take on the original game released on PlayStation almost 18 years ago – also in development for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The combination of the two Sushee games will bring the Fear Effect IP to an audience of existing fans looking to recapture the spirit of the original games and new players who missed them the first time around.
“2018 is a big year for Fear Effect and a big year for Collective alike,” says Phil Elliott, Director of Indie Publishing at Square Enix West. “When Square Enix launched Collective, one of the goals was to see if opening up some of our established IP to benefit indie studios, and it’s great to see how Sushee have gone about the task. Fear Effect Sedna is going to be an important chapter in our story for that very reason, and we think 2018 is going to be the year when gamers finally reconnect with the world of Hana, Rain, Glas and Deke.”
Fear Effect Sedna features:
The return of the original Fear Effect’s much loved cast of characters
Isometric viewpoint to enable players to interact with multiple characters at the same time
Gameplay that mixes real-time action, tactical play, stealth, and puzzles
The adrenaline-based “Fear Effect” gameplay mechanic that impacts on both attack and defence
Animated stylistic cutscenes, stunning environments, and classic death cutscenes
A mature and exciting story that follows mercenaries uncovering the mysteries of Inuit mythology
Fear Effect Sedna will hit PS4™, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC on Tuesday March 6th, 2018 for $19.99/€19.99/£15.99.
For all the latest information and assets for Fear Effect Sedna, please visit:
As a testament to Square Enix Collective’s commitment to indie developers, it recently joined forces with AMD to support AMD4U, an innovative new program that provides AMD consumers with a range of games from a new generation of cutting edge independent development teams from around the world.
Eureka Ergonomics was a name I had not been familiar with until recently when I got the chance to try out one of their Sit-Stand Desktop units. These allow computer users to transition their desktops from a seated to a standing position, which is a healthy thing to do – especially when your Apple Watch keeps reminding you to stand up every hour or so. Now you can stand up and continue working or playing!
The model I got the chance to check out was their gamer-focused, 46-inch variant. Mostly black with a trim of blue, the Sit-Stand Desktop 46 is a very large unit and weighs almost 70 lbs, so make sure your desk and support its weight – and remember you still have to put your monitor(s) on top of it! The unit weighs this much because of its transitioning mechanism and overall craftsmanship. The Eureka Sit-Stand Desktop is built like a tank and feels rock solid. After sitting the Sit-Stand Desktop 46 on your base desk, place your keyboard, mouse, and monitors where you like them and make there their respective cables have play to stretch out and retract.
When you are ready to transition the Sit-Stand Desktop 46 into the standing mode, simply stand up and squeeze the two levers underneath each side of the unit. Then slowly pull upwards and the Sit-Stand Desktop will move with ease. When you have the height adjusted where you want, let go of the levers and it will lock into place. Unlike most sit and stand desktops utilizing mechanical springs, which make a bit of noise when transitioning, the Eureka Sit-Stand Desktop is whisper quiet and won’t disturb your office neighbors. This smooth and quiet operation is due to the unit’s advanced gas strut system.
I actually utilized the Sit-Stand Desktop 46 in a multitude of ways – of course, gaming was the primary use. I blasted a large number of Stormtroopers while standing at this desk but, also, I watched movies, listened to music, and worked on various web programming projects I am in the middle of. I can’t say enough positive things about this Sit-Stand Desktop.
As previously-mentioned, this Sit-Stand Desktop is focused on gamers, and its overall desktop cut-out shape reflects that with modern angles and style. However, if you are looking for something smaller or even more conservative in design, Eureka Ergonomic offers a variety of sizes and styles. Most standard users would probably do fine with their 36 inch model, which retails for about $400 dollars.
Overall, the Eureka Ergonomics Sit-Stand Desktop 46 is an outstanding desktop accessory that will enable you to easily transition your workspace from seated to standing modes. Its rock-solid construction should appeal to those curious if the $600 dollar investment is worth it, and its wide open desktop space will appeal to gamers who need room for various peripherals. If you are looking into purchasing a standing desktop accessory, I highly suggest you check out one of the Sit-Stand Desktop from Eureka. You can order your own Eureka Sit-Stand Desktop 46 over at their official website.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (Feb 09, 2018) — BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., the premier publisher of anime video games, today releases The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia, exclusively for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is the first console video game adaptation of the anime and manga series — The Seven Deadly Sins. Players will experience an enticing storyline and explore colorful places in the land of Britannia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia also includes and over 100 quests, providing players many challenging adventures to complete in this 3rd person action-game.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia brings together fan-favorite characters from the popular anime and manga series as players assemble The Seven Deadly Sins, a legendary gang of rebels who have been blamed for overthrowing the Kingdom of Liones and are currently being hunted by elite guards known as Holy Knights. When a young girl named Elizabeth appears with an earnest wish in her heart and the determination to find The Seven Deadly Sins, the world gets turned on its head and an extraordinary adventure begins! The game will take players through over 100 quests which will be embarked upon based on rumors from the citizens of Britannia. Players will engage in dynamic battles using skills and abilities unique to each member of The Seven Deadly Sins and other characters from the series.
“The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia delivers a heart-pounding 3rd person action experience giving fans the opportunity to choose from over twenty playable characters to explore the exciting world of Britannia for the very first time,” said Randy Le, Associate Brand Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The Seven Deadly Sins anime series has attracted a dedicated fan-base since it started streaming exclusively on Netflix last year. We’d like to invite the fans of the anime to experience this beloved anime by interacting with their favorite characters, living out pivotal storylines, and throw down with blisteringly fast battles.”
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is rated T for TEEN by the ESRB and is available for purchase today at video game retailers in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system at a MSRP of $59.99. The game is also available through digital download via the PlayStation Network. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
MANCHESTER, February 9 2018 —Descenders, the extreme downhill freeriding game from development studio RageSquid, is now available on Steam — and will be coming exclusively to Xbox Game Preview soon on Xbox One.
Published by UK label No More Robots, Descenders throws players into the high-octane world of downhill biking, where every jump, whip and scrub will earn Rep points for you and your team — but with the risk that you might lose it all with just one badly timed landing.
A deep physics system and full controller support allow players to string together incredible trick combos, as you make your way down the mountain and attempt to reach the bottom with as few scratches as possible.
Procedurally generated worlds mean that no two runs are ever the same, while nerve-racking Boss Jumps truly sort the casuals from the pros. There are no upgrade modifiers and power-ups in Descenders — instead, players must progress through skill alone, if they want to lead their team to glory, and become the next legendary Descender.
Post-launch, players can expect regular updates to the game, with new tweaks, bikes, kits, challenges, modes, features and worlds to follow post-launch.
Descenders is developed by RageSquid, and published by No More Robots, the British publishing label from Mike Rose, with funding from creative industries fund nl, and sound design from Power Up Audio, best known for their work on titles like Crypt of the Necrodancer and Towerfall Ascension. Finally, the teams are partnering up with drum & bass label Liquicity to deliver a fully licensed soundtrack.
Dundee, Scotland – February 8th 2018 – A culmination of bizarre interstellar events collide today to create a perfect swarm, as Scottish independent developer Team Junkfish releases their eclectic turn-based extraterrestrial strategy game Attack of the Earthlings for PC!
Team Junkfish have describe their aberrant alien adventure as “a breath of fresh air” for the studio – a rather prolific tempest that blew in talent such as voice actor SungWon Cho, and original soundtrack composer Mikolai Stroinski(The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Blood & Wine).
Team Junkfish are also delighted to announce today that the game will follow on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2018
In Attack of the Earthlings, the humans behind Galactoil – a comically dysfunctional interstellar energy corporation – have travelled light years to Planet X13 and parked a gigantic space-drill to mine for fossil fuel reserves, sip the odd margarita in the sun and hunt big bugs. However, their latest foray into energy exploration has landed them in a bit of a pickle; they’ve unwittingly flattened a native species home and now the surviving “Swarmers” are out for blood.
Combining turn-based combat and stealth in a dark comedic single player campaign influenced by the comic stylings of “The IT Crowd” and “Father Ted”, players take control of the “Swarmers”, a highly aggressive insectoid species, who must convert human flesh into alien muscle, evolve their units and even find the time to gatecrash a birthday party as they put a stop to the Earthlings’ interplanetary assault.
To put a stop to the invasion, your Swarmers must plan attacks carefully, emerging from vents and lockers to take the human prey by surprise, and ambush multiple enemies at once to remain undetected. The more earthlings killed, the more corpses can be consumed and transformed into new units with specialized roles and unique abilities. The flesh of their own workers is the key ingredient to developing a successful alien insurgency against Galactoil.
You must fight your way up Galactoil’s interplanetary drill, through absurd environments and passing quirky characters, with the goal of defeating the ultimate enemy: upper management – including Regional Manager Dennis Dickinham; a man both massively unqualified and massively overpaid.
Voiced by SungWon Cho Dennis Dickinham is a gregarious fellow who finds joy in everything, be it catching a few rounds of golf with the boys or rerouting power from sickbay to the massage chairs in the boardroom, Dickinham’s a delight to be around! A word of warning – it’s a bad idea to utter the phrase “bad idea” in his presence.
February 9, 2018 – Survios enters the market with proprietary VR experiences and content for users. Its VR arcade allows consumers to experience a wide variety of immersive games and environments through premium VR technology―without the commitment of buying an expensive home system.
Families and friends can choose among 15 different games in the Survios collection to play in the 8 VR bays that feature high-end VR headsets and controllers such as the HTC Vive. The VR systems track players’ hands, heads, and upper body movements in real time for a fully immersive gameplay experience unlike anything found in a traditional arcade. Players can get lost in one of Survios’ award-winning games, the sci-fi shooter Raw Data and high-octane adrenaline platformer Sprint Vector, or select another game from its highly-curated list of top VR experiences, many of which can be played either solo or with friends.
FEATURING:
DJ, Producer, Vocalist: Jen Lasher
Special Guests: Meghan Camarena a.k.a. Strawburry17 + Yoshi Sudarso
Audio Visual Experience: Visual Reality + Solar Theory
L.E.D. Hula Hoop performers Palms Daydream + team
DJ, Producers Unicorn Life + Oscure
Princess DJ Jasmine Fraser + DJ Joley
& many more!
WHERE?
Survios VR Arcade located on the outdoor, ground level at the Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance
