Archive - 2018

Big Adventure Fest Full Lineup Revealed

2018/10/30

October 30, 2018 – Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure has revealed its full weekend schedule of music, comedy sets, panels, live podcast tapings, activations, and more. American Satan, Voice Acting In Gaming, Back In The Shell: A Ninja Turtle Fan Series, and The Nerdin’ Out Podcast have been added to the diverse lineup of confirmed panels and podcasts, alongside Stan Against Evil, Wrecked, Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend, Cool Playlist With Eliza Skinner, and Superfight LIVE. Celebrating pop culture and fandom of all sorts, this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience is set to make its debut on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

More details on the newly announced experiences and activations at Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure can be found below:

American Satan, featuring actors Andy Biersack, BooBoo Stewart, Ben Bruce, and creator Ash Avildsen

American Satan is an independent film following the story of a young rock band, half from England and half from the US, who drop out of college to move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams. The panel will feature actors Andy Biersack (vocalist of Black Veil Brides), BooBoo Stewart (The Twilight Saga, X-Men: Days Of Future Past), Ben Bruce (guitarist of Asking Alexandria), and the film’s creator Ash Avildsen (Sumerian Films). In addition to discussing the film, fans can anticipate a big cast announcement in regards to the film’s upcoming tv spin-off series, Paradise City. American Satan is currently available on SHOWTIME. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutMh1RMkCE

Machinima Presents Voice Acting In Gaming, featuring Krizz Kaliko, Matthew Waterson, Philip Bache, Rachel Kimsey, and Stuart Allan, moderated by Jason Dimberg

Machinima has always defined the intersection of entertainment and gaming, and the discussion at Big Adventure provides a real look inside of the work of some of the greatest voice actors behind today’s hit games. Kicking things off will be a live performance of Machinima’s hit Facebook Watch show “Game Kings,” voiced and performed by multi-platinum recording artist Krizz Kaliko. Join Krizz along with Matthew Waterson (Netflix’s Trollhunter, Call Of Duty Black Ops 4, World Of Warcraft: Battle For Azeroth), Rachel Kimsey (Justice League Action, Call Of Duty: Black Ops, Black Ops, 3 & Infinite Warfare, Horizon Zero Dawn), Philip Bache (Transformers Combiner Wars, Rise Of The Tomb Raider, Fallout 4), Stuart Allan (Justice League Teen Titans, Lego DC Super Villains, Transformers: Robots In Disguise), and moderator Jason Dimberg (Head of Programming at Machinima), as they go behind the scenes of what it is like to voice some of your favorite game characters in this one-of-a-kind, can’t miss discussion.

Nerdbot Presents Back In The Shell: A Ninja Turtle Fan Series

It’s Pizza Time! The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films, comics, games, toys and cartoons inspired us when we were younger. Now it’s time for us to give something back! Nerdbot Media and an incredible cast and crew of actors, filmmakers, and prop makers are coming together to make a 6 episode live action fan series. Not CGI…THE REAL THING, LIKE IN THE ‘90s! We are die hard fans that want to create something incredible through our love for the Turtles. We hope you join us on this awesome adventure.

Podcast: Nerdin’ Out

The Nerdin Out Podcast is an offshoot of ALT987’s The Woody Show— with Woody Show Members Ravey, Cameron and Randy along with their friend Courtney— expounding on things that make life fun. Much like The Woody Show, it’s friends hanging out talking about their favorite things. Like superheroes, comics, games (video and board) tv, movies, books and all the other great things that make Woody grumpy when we try to discuss them on the show. More info at: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/960-nerdin-out-29395916/

The music, comedy, panel, and podcast times for Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure are as follows (subject to change):

Saturday, November 3

Hangar Stage – Music

8:40 p.m. – Empire Of The Sun

7:10 p.m. – Phantogram

6:00 p.m. – Echos

5:00 p.m. – Nvdes

Hangar Stage – Comedy

2:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – Patton Oswalt, Kristen Schaal, Emo Philips, Hari Kondabolu, and Monty Franklin, hosted by Marcella Arguello

Adventure Stage – Dance Music

11:00 p.m. – Rusko

10:00 p.m. – Bro Safari

9:00 p.m. – Feed Me

8:00 p.m. – Party Thieves

7:00 p.m. – Chime

Adventure Stage – Entertainment Panels

4:30 p.m. – Wrecked

3:30 p.m. – American Satan

2:30 p.m. – Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

1:30 p.m. – Nerdin’ Out

12:30 p.m. – Superfight LIVE!

Artist Alley Stage – Comic Book Panels

4:00 p.m. – Image Comics Live Draw

3:00 p.m. – Comics For Mainstream Vs. Independent

2:00 p.m. – Image Comics Presents: Breaking Into Comics

1:00 p.m. – Music Influencing Comics

Sunday, November 4

Hangar Stage – Music

7:40 p.m. – Modest Mouse

6:15 p.m. – Cold War Kids

5:05 p.m. – Allie X

4:00 p.m. – Party Nails

Hangar Stage – Comedy

1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – Jim Jefferies, Natasha Leggero, Ron Funches, Rhys Darby, and Maria Bamford, hosted by Marcella Arguello

Adventure Stage – Dance Music

10:45 p.m. – What So Not

9:45 p.m. – Bonnie X Clyde

8:45 p.m. – Luca Lush

7:45 p.m. – Ducky

6:45 p.m. – Nitti Gritti

5:30 p.m. – The Geek Gatsby Cosplay Contest with music from Chuck None

Adventure Stage – Entertainment Panels

3:30 p.m. – Stan Against Evil

2:30 p.m. – Cool Playlist Podcast With Eliza Skinner

1:30 p.m. – Machinima Presents Voice Acting In Gaming

12:30 p.m. – Nerdbot Presents TMNT: Back In The Shell

Artist Alley Stage – Comic Book Panels

4:00 p.m. – Comics For Mainstream Vs. Independent

3:00 p.m. – Representation Matters

2:00 p.m. – Image Comics Presents: Breaking Into Comics

1:00 p.m. – Music Influencing Comics

Fans are also invited to participate in and observe a number of onsite activations, including the ultimate gamer’s lounge and retro arcade from Machinima; a Nerdbot Media Compound with photo ops, a zombie shooting range and more; the Stone Blade Tabletop Gaming area with daily tournaments, demos, and cool prizes; Superfight LIVE, where you have the chance to play the hit card game against fandom celebs; the Image Artists Alley; The Geek Gatsby Cosplay Contest, hosted by Bernie Bregman; live action role playing battles from The Belegarth Medieval Combat Society; a custom built escape room from Superfight’s Jack Dire; and much more! Fans will have a chance to meet some of their favorite cosplayers including Alicia Marie (@aliciamariebody) and Liz Katz (@lizkatzofficial). There will also be a variety of fan groups exhibiting, including popular Star Wars groups featuring The Saber Guild, The Mandalorian Mercs, and the 501st Legion!

A limited number of General Admission and VIP Tickets are still available for purchase at www.bigadventurefest.com. All tickets grant access to everything happening within the event. The event is all-ages and is free for kids 10 and under (with an adult paid admission).

Produced by Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure will also boast a massive comic con exhibitor village, a marketplace with a variety of handmade and exclusive items, carnival rides and games, and wandering cosplay performers.

Participating comic companies include Skybound, Image Comics, Kodansha Comics, Boom! Studios, and Top Cow Productions. Comic artists will include Andrew Robinson, Andy Belanger, Becky Cloonan, Chris Burnham, Ivan Brandon, Matt Hawkins, Nick Dragotta, Andy Kuhn, Robert Wilson IV, Ande Parks, Brent Schoonover, Farel Dalrymple, Jai Nitz, Justin Greenwood, Matt Horak, Matt Wilson, Matthew Southworth, Morgan Beem, Ramon Villalobos, Brian Level, Tess Stone, Tim Doyle, and more.

Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure partners include: Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet, Machinima, Angel City Brewing, Corona, Kraken Rum, Lime Crime Cosmetics, Butterfinger, Rockstar Energy Drink, Deep Eddy Vodka, Cosmic Fog, Mike’s Hard, Kevita, and Soylent.

For more information on Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure, visit:

http://www.BigAdventureFest.com

http://www.facebook.com/bigadventurefest

http://www.instagram.com/bigadventurefest

http://www.twitter.com/bigadvfest

Hashtag: #BigAdventureFest

DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders Announced

2018/10/30

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London – October 30, 2018 – Worldwide video game publisher, Outright Games, today announced it has partnered with Universal Games on its newest title, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, which introduces a new story in the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe. Developed by Climax Studios, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will be coming to PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. The game will launch February 2019 in Europe and North America, to coincide with the release of the new movie DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

“The first feature film How to Train Your Dragon debuted eight years ago and has since sparked a beloved franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, inspiring additional films, television shows and more,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders gives us a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Dragons history by partnering with Universal to create an original story introducing two new, very special characters. We look forward to unveiling more details soon!”

Players will join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat a new villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans. They’ll clash against fierce enemies, explore new and familiar locations and interact with favorite characters in this fun and fiery action adventure.

KEY FEATURES:

A NEW, AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE: Help Scribbler recover lost memories and forge a friendship with Patch, his unique hybrid dragon
EPIC BATTLES: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes
EXPLORE VAST NEW LOCATIONS: Fly to familiar locations, as well as new locations, including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island
SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

“DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will take players on a new adventure that brings together a poignant tale of friendship, mysterious new characters and mystical locations,” said Chris Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “As the film trilogy reaches its’ epic conclusion, this new game will allow fans to deepen their connection with a world that has touched so many lives for almost a decade.”

Stay tuned to https://www.outrightgames.com/ and its social media channels (https://www.facebook.com/OutrightGames/ or https://twitter.com/Outright_Games/ for more information as it is revealed!

Command & Conquer: Rivals Release Date

2018/10/30

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Geek News, Mobile News, News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Assemble your forces, mobile commanders – Command & Conquer™: Rivals from Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that Command & Conquer will launch worldwide on December 4, 2018 for Android and iOS. This is a fast-paced, real-time strategy (RTS) action game built for players on phones and tablets. Command & Conquer: Rivals will become the next official EA competitive gaming franchise to roll out a complete competitive program, including community tournaments and a championship pro scene.

In Command & Conquer: Rivals, a real-time player versus player (PVP) game, players lead their faction to victory in the war for Tiberium. True to RTS classics, preparation and planning are as pivotal to matches as tactical execution. Unlike games with “drop-and-watch” mechanics, players in Rivals maintain 100% control of their units at all times, adding immense strategy and depth to a fun, frenetic and fair gameplay experience.

“We set out to build an RTS game for mobile players that thrives on head-to-head competition and where strategy and skill matter. With continuous unit control and intense battles where comebacks are possible, Command & Conquer: Rivals delivers this and more,” said Michael Martinez, Redwood Studios GM. “We’ve been thrilled to see the early response from players during soft launch. Player feedback has made the game stronger for our launch in December and we’ll continue to work with the community as we accelerate into esports next year.”

Rivals Champions, a new weekend mode available at launch, is a signature in-game competitive experience inspired by the immensely popular FIFA Ultimate Team Champions in FIFA and will serve as the first step in working with the community to launch a multi-continent esports program in 2019. In this mode, players will go on a run of battles, competing in a unique matchmaking pool – competition is segmented by rank to ensure players of all skill levels can thrive and win. The better they perform, the bigger the rewards. Players can also make a name for themselves atop the Rivals Champions leaderboards and distinguish themselves for higher levels of competition.

“Rivals is competitive to its very core,” said Evan Denbaum, Command & Conquer: Rivals Competitive Gaming Commissioner. “We’ve been working non-stop to create the best-possible in-game experiences no matter what your skill level, and Rivals Champions is just the beginning. Most importantly, we’ll be listening to our players and their feedback as they jump in, and we’ll work together with the community to build a full-scale esports program.”

There’s still a chance to join in before launch. Pre-register today on Google Play and get the chance to play by visiting https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-rivals. Players who pre-register will also receive a special, limited edition bundle to begin commanding their units, available at worldwide launch.

For more information and to stay up to date on the latest news, find us here on the Command & Conquer: Rivals channels and forums on Twitter, Discord and Reddit.

LEGO Harry Potter: Collection Out for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

2018/10/30

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Burbank, Calif. – Oct. 30, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced the launch of LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection for Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One, bringing the top-selling videogames LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 together in one remastered package.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Harry Potter: Collection unites the signature humor of LEGO games and the expansive Wizarding World for a thrilling journey full of spell-casting, potion-making, and puzzle-solving fun. The compilation features content from the eight films with enhanced graphics, environments, lighting and visual effects, along with two downloadable content (DLC) packs.

“The LEGO Harry Potter: Collection for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One brings the entire LEGO Harry Potter adventure to a new generation of players to enjoy,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of Production and Strategic Director, TT Games. “Gamers can journey back to Hogwarts for a light-hearted, humorous and interactive journey told through all of the Harry Potter films, sure to delight fans and newcomers alike.”

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is based on the first four films—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™—allowing fans to experience Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in full LEGO form.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 transports players through the final four films—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 & 2—to experience Harry’s last years at Hogwarts™ and his battle against Lord Voldemort™ in the ultimate fight between good and evil.

This action-packed adventure also offers two previously released DLC packs, including a Character Pack featuring Godric Gryffindor, Harry (Yule Ball), Helga Hufflepuff, Lockhart (Straightjacket), Luna (Lion Head), Peeves, Hermione (Pink Dress), Ron Weasley (Ghoul), Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, as well as a Spell Pack featuring Cantis, Densaugeo, Ducklifors, Melofors and Tentaclifors.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition Coming to Mac

2018/10/30

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Geek News, Mac PC News, News, Windows PC News

October 30, 2018 – Having won over 200 awards across three platforms, and selling far over two million copies, independently developed Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition is finally coming to Mac devices Q1 2019, developed in a partnership between Saint-Petersburg based Elverils, and the Apple Metal Engineering Team.

Featuring all the lauded content from the PC version of Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition, the Mac version is a bespoke port without compromising on content, or graphical fidelity. In fact, it comes with new features especially for Mac such as full MacBook TouchBar support for quick access to in-game actions, such as the journal or map.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition will be the first title on macOS to support HDR (on selected hardware, 10.14+ only). Also supported is iCloud, for easy backup between devices.

In the spirit of adventure, players will be able to enjoy cross play between Windows and macOS, so long as both players have the same version.

A range of controllers – including Apple MFI controllers – are also supported will full vibration support, so there’s no reason not to jump into one of gaming’s most cherished RPG adventures.

As of release, DOS2 is one of only 15 games to get a GameSpot 10/10 score. It won a BAFTA in the Multiplayer category, has won, and was nominated for, hundreds of other awards. This in-depth, sandbox adventure for up to four friends is the highest rated PC game of 2017 on Metacritic.

Larian Studios will follow up with a more specific release date early in 2019.

Kingdom Hearts – The Story So Far Collection Now Available

2018/10/30

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LOS ANGELES (Oct. 30, 2018) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® and Disney launch KINGDOM HEARTS –The Story So Far–, a definitive collection that takes players through nine chapters of the beloved KINGDOM HEARTS series. Now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the complete compilation will provide fans with an encompassing experience through the world of KINGDOM HEARTS.

Players can now relive the magical adventures of Sora, Donald Duck, Goofy and friends through memorable KINGDOM HEARTS chapters, as they protect the universe from Heartless invasions and aim to restore light to the world. The package offers unforgettable adventures through iconic Disney locations, interacting with beloved Disney and FINAL FANTASY® along the way, following the classic tale of darkness against light.

KINGDOM HEARTS –The Story So Far– collection includes the following games:

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX

KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics)
KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX
KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Final MIX
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD Remastered cinematics)

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE

KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD
KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep –A fragmentary passage–
KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)

KINGDOM HEARTS –The Story So Far– is now available at the Square Enix Online store and at participating retailers for $39.99. The title has been rated E10+ (Everyone 10+). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Shroud of the Avatar Now Free to Play

2018/10/30

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

AUSTIN, Texas, October 30, 2018 — Shroud of the Avatar™: Forsaken Virtues, the record-setting crowdfunded game from famed game designer Richard Garriott, is now available for anyone to play…no purchase necessary! The makers of Shroud of the Avatar, Portalarium™, expanded the free to play features last week and also turned on an overhauled new user experience, a highly anticipated update to the game which should be a welcome addition to all new players ready to venture in Garriott’s fantasy world of New Britannia.

“We are thrilled to open up Shroud to a larger audience of gamers,” said Creative Director Garriott. “We have removed almost all gameplay restrictions from our free players. Now those players can trade freely with other players, own land and play through the entire story! This means that you no longer need to make a purchase to have the Shroud of the Avatar experience!”

The new user experience is an important addition to Shroud. Executive Producer Starr Long explained, “We’ve separated our tutorials from the story-telling spaces in the starting areas. We now have a focused tutorial area in the Isle of Storms where we walk players through the game basics. These progress in a gated fashion so the players must finish learning a skill and utilizing it before they can travel to the next part of the tutorial. We’ve been working on this for several months and are excited to roll this out at the same time we are launching free to play.”

Also choosing one’s story path is now independent of a player’s starting decks. Players start with three decks: Blades, Ranged, and Magic. Once all the tutorials are completed, players will then journey through the lunar rift to one of the three starting areas. Those areas are now polished to be more focused and tighter in their direction. Plus with no more tutorial elements in those areas, those starting scenes are now entirely focused on story.

Shroud of the Avatar launched in March and since that time the Portalarium team launched a new website and has added a multitude of quality of life updates and major features to the game world including:

• Player made heraldry
• Brewing
• Obsidian trials (risk free PVP)
• Major expansions to the fishing system including different water types, more than 25 different fish types with scaling sizes of trophy fish
• Player made dungeons
• Seasonal enemies (Atavists of Purity, Aether Creatures tied to a comet, Pumpkin Head)
• Global banks (they were local before)
• Global chat
• Ability to bypass town sieges & control points
• Elimination of experience point decay on death
• Automatic open multiplayer in towns/overworld/starting areas to increase connectivity with players
• Looking for Group system
• Performance enhancements (frame rate and load times)
• Doubled XP gains across the board (crafting and adventuring)
• And much more

Shroud of the Avatar is the largest crowdfunded video game to ship digital and physical products. The game raised more than $12.3 million when it launched in March. Portalarium has now shipped the boxed version of the game, including the beloved cloth maps and manual illustrated by Denis Loubet, to more than 8,000 backers. More backers are scheduled to receive their boxes in the coming weeks. A version of the box can be purchased via Amazon or directly from the Shroud of the Avatar store(this version is signed by Lord British).

No Man’s Sky The Abyss Launch Trailer

2018/10/29

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Calabasas, Calif. – Oct. 29, 2018 – A new free update, “The Abyss,” is now available to all No Man’s Sky players on Steam for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. “The Abyss” is the first major content update since indie United Kingdom developer Hello Games released No Man’s Sky NEXT earlier this year and introduces players to aquatic environments with over five times more variety, new submersible vehicles, improved underwater visuals and much more.

Trailer:

Aquatic Missions and Narrative: A new story, The Dreams of the Deep, brings a new context to the depths and a dark narrative to No Man’s Sky. Players are invited to discover the fate of a troubled crew stranded from a freighter crash by the rising tides or explore underwater ruins to uncover the tale of a lost soul trapped deep beneath the waves.

Submarine Vehicle: Master the depths of planets using a new Exocraft, the Nautilon. This submersible vehicle gives new meaning to underwater navigation, combat and mining – and can be summoned to any ocean on the planet, as well as docked at underwater buildings. Players can upgrade the submersible with installable Submarine Technology and customise the Nautilon to stand out from their fellow explorers.

Submersible Building Modules: More than a dozen new base parts have been added to unlock more creative possibilities underwater. Players can construct the new Marine Shelter for brief respite from the oceanic pressure, and use its protection to reach new depths. New glass corridors, viewing bays and multi-storey submersible view domes provide travellers the perfect view of the surrounding ocean. Players can now bring their aquatic life into a habitat with a decorative indoor aquarium.

Flora and Fauna: The variety and visual quality of underwater biomes has been greatly improved. Players can now experience rare exotic aquatic biomes as they explore new depths. Underwater creatures have become more frequent, and more interesting. Aquatic life inhabits the full depth of the ocean, and unique terrifying creatures can be encountered on the ocean floor.

Sunken Wrecks and Ancient Treasures: Investigate sunken ruins and find ancient treasures or dive to submerged buildings to find remnants of their lost occupants. Discover and scavenge lost cargo from gigantic freighter wrecks. Use the terrain manipulator to excavate treasures buried in the nearby ocean floor. Find and repair rare crashed star ships to restore them from the seabed to the skies.

Fishing: Barents Sea King Crab DLC Release Date

2018/10/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Moenchengladbach/Germany, October 29, 2018 – The eagerly awaited King Crab DLC for Fishing: Barents Sea now has a final release date: On November 7, astragon Entertainment and developer Misc Games will release the exciting expansion which will set out fans of the high seas to the big adventure of king crab fishing. A closer look at the two new ships Selfy and Svalbard shows the new features coming soon to future crab fishers.

The Selfy which is based on the ship models of Norwegian ship manufacturer Selfa Arctic AS is the first of the two new ships from the King Crab DLC. The reliable vessel is a true all-rounder in providing a smooth transition from regular fishing to the slightly different mechanics of catching king crabs. She can be equipped either with line and nets or crab pots and a sorting table. Her storage provides more than enough capacities for cod, shellfish, pollack and redfish. With over 500 hp and a maximum speed of 30 knots fishing lovers can still catch the whole range of fish from the Barents Sea before they fully head to the catching of the majestic crustaceans with the next ship of the King Crab DLC.

After learning the basics of crab fishing such as detecting the locations of crab areas and lowering crab pots into the sea, the second ship of the King Crab DLC is the very right choice for virtual fishers. With almost 55 meters the Svalbard is five times longer than the Selfy, equipped with significantly larger crab pots and exclusively designed for king crab fishing. Appropriately, a large and powerful crane for throwing out and hauling in the heavy crab pots is located on deck of the Svalbard. This beast with an 1125 horsepower engine is the perfect companion for making the dream of becoming a successful king crab fisher in Northern Norway come true.

The King Crab DLC for Fishing: Barents Sea will be available on Steam™ on November 7, 2018 for 9.99 Euro/11.99 USD/8.99 GBP (RRP). The main game Fishing: Barents Sea for PC is already available in retail or as a digital download for 19.99 Euro/19.99 USD/16.99 GBP (RRP).

More information on Fishing: Barents Sea:

www.fbsgame.net

www.facebook.com/FishingBarents

http://store.steampowered.com/app/501080/Fishing_Barents_Sea/

Stern Unveils Limited Edition Beatles Pinball Machine

2018/10/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – October 29, 2018 – Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, in collaboration with Ka-Pow Pinball, proudly announced today the availability of the one-of-a-kind Beatles pinball machine. Only 1964 units will be produced in recognition of the year in which the world forever changed when Ed Sullivan introduced America to four young mop-topped musicians from Liverpool, England. The deal was brokered by Bravado Merchandising, the Beatles North American licensing agent.

The game is available in three models named for the recording industry’s sales award levels. The Diamond Edition, the highest level and most difficult to attain, is limited to only 100 units. The Platinum Edition is limited to only 250 units. The Gold Edition is limited to 1614 units.

The Beatles pinball machine will immerse players in 1960’s Beatlemania and feature eight timeless hit songs from that era:

A Hard Day’s Night
Can’t Buy Me Love
Ticket to Ride
All My Loving
Help
Drive My Car
It Won’t Be Long
I Should Have Known Better

The game also features iconic introductions by Ed Sullivan along with custom speech and callouts by Hall of Fame disk jockey, Cousin Brucie. Cousin Brucie introduced The Beatles at New York’s Shea Stadium in 1964.

The retro-themed playfield features four flippers, eleven drop targets, eight stand-up targets, multiple skill shots, two opto-spinners, a ball-catching magnet and a magnetic spinning record disc in the center of the playfield. Players, friends and family will enjoy full screen animations as well as simulated reel scoring on the game’s high definition video screen.

All models feature unique art packages and custom powder-coated armor. The 100 Diamond Editions are numbered, certified collectible and include a mirrored backglass. The 250 Platinum Editions are numbered and certified collectible.

Complementing the immersive Beatlemania theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE™ electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations on the high-definition video display. SPIKE™ reduces system complexity and energy usage resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing. The state-of-the-art electronic system also powers a high-fidelity 3-channel audio system that is three times more powerful than audio systems of previous generations.

“We are very proud of this Beatles pinball machine that was produced in collaboration with our good friend, Joe Kaminkow,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “We can’t wait for players to experience Beatlemania when they play this game.”

Pricing and Availability:

Please contact your local Stern Pinball distributor or dealer for availability and pricing. To find an authorized Stern Pinball distributor or dealer in your area, please visit: www.sternpinball.com/buy