Archive - 2018

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IRVINE, CALIF. – July 11, 2018 – Frostkeep Studios, an independent game studio formed by veteran World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and League of Legends developers, announced today that after a period of constructive community feedback during its closed alpha of Rend, the new faction-based fantasy survival game will launch its beta on Steam Early Access later this month.

Beginning on Tuesday, July 31, players can purchase Rend for $29.99 and immediately align themselves with one of three factions before they’re dropped into the beautiful, brutal world of Rend to experience its fierce Norse-inspired battles and gameplay.

“Early access marks a pivotal moment for Frostkeep Studios,” said Jeremy Wood, co-founder and CEO, Frostkeep Studios. “We have been developing Rend side-by-side with our players since we first announced the game and are grateful for the invaluable feedback they provided to help shape Rend into what it has become today: the game they want to play,” said Jeremy Wood, co-founder and CEO, Frostkeep Studios.

Rend introduces RPG mechanics, factional combat, sandbox elements, win/loss conditions, and massive culminating battles to the survival genre to deliver an entirely new gameplay experience for players.

For more information about Rend, please visit the game’s official Steam page.

Thrustmaster to Demo TPR Rudder Pedals at Upcoming Air Shows

2018/07/11

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

London, July 11th, 2018 — After being briefly teased at E3 and then kept tightly under wraps following the show, the brand new TPR Pendular Rudder from Thrustmaster will finally make its grand showing at two iconic airshows in July 2018.

The story continues on July 13th, where Thrustmaster will be present for the 47th year of the Royal International Air Tattoo air show, held at the prestigious Royal Air Force base in Fairford, UK.

From July 13th, the rudder will be available for preorder on our website http://www.thrustmaster.com, ahead of its official release on July 23. For the launch, an exciting release event is planned at the EAA AirVenture Airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA.

Thrustmaster will meet flight enthusiasts during these events and provide them with the chance to test the TPR and show off its accuracy even compared against professional aviation realism at these shows.

Thrustmaster’s 25 years of dedication and experience has been put to the test to meet the challenge of this long-standing community request.

Thrustmaster has yet again stepped up its game with this new rudder system which has been developed in close coordination with many aviation professionals, and designed with the constant implementation of community feedback.

ERGONOMICS AND REALISM

Using the PENDUL_R technology and its suspended mechanism, Thrustmaster has been able to create optimal flexibility that translates the user’s movements with perfect fluidity.

This allows the new rudder to offer a unique experience each and every play session.

The differential brakes, which are ergonomically designed yet still realistic, provide perfect handling control.

The rudder’s metal base, which provides rock-solid stability for even the most hectic moments of play, is one of the strongest features of this colossal piece of hardware, even when used without a cockpit.

VERSATILITY AND PRECISION

The features of the TPR Pendular Rudder do not stop there.

It also includes two adjustment points with 5 positions for each pedal, offering a range of angles from 35° to 75°: enough to easily adapt to any play style.

And as a finishing touch: the H.E.A.R.T. technology* (with magnetic sensor) provides unequalled smoothness and precision (recognition down to the thousandth degree) thanks to the 16-bit resolution on each of the 3 axes.

Finally, as the springs are adjustable (two springs are included), you can easily fine-tune the resistance however you want.

T.A.R.G.E.T.: THE ULTIMATE ASSET

Suitable for both close combat and space flight simulations, this rudder uses the T.A.R.G.E.T software to improve the playing experience.

The ability to combine other Thrustmaster devices provides modularity and customization for the gaming controls.

You’ll be able to show off your entire Thrustmaster flight simulation system with some of your favorite games including: DCS, War Thunder, X-Plane, Flight Sim World, Elite Dangerous, and many more!

With this next-generation rudder, the Hotas Warthog has found its perfect companion, further strengthening the Thrustmaster flight sim ecosystem.

The TPR Thrustmaster Pendular Rudder package contains:

1 rudder
2 metal differential brake pedals
2 allen wrenches (2.5 mm and 3 mm)
2 flat wrenches (8 mm and 14 mm)
1 user manual

The TPR Thrustmaster Pendular Rudder will be offered at the recommended retail price of £449.99 including tax. This is an unbeatable price given the extremely high quality of the device as well as the technical innovation and ergonomics wrapped up in one piece of hardware design all with a breathtaking finish unlike anything else on the market.

If you want to see the TPR Thrustmaster Pendular Rudder and try it out for yourself, visit Thrustmaster in its dedicated areas at the upcoming airshows:

RIAT 2018, (Royal Air Force Fairford, UK; July 13-15)

EAA AirVenture 2018 (Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA; July 23-29)

South Park Announces Season Premiere and Comic-Con Activities

2018/07/11

NEW YORK, July 11, 2018 – Comedy Central today announced that the 22^nd season of the Emmy^® and Peabody^® Award-winning South Park will premiere on Wednesday, September 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and also revealed that the #1 brand in comedy will be bringing two South Park activations to San Diego – Cartman’s Escape Room and the Member Berries Challenge. The South Park Comic-Con escape room will give fans a sneak peek into a bigger, longer branded experiential execution that soon launch in major metropolitan areas across the US.

Cartman’s Escape Room is making its worldwide debut at Comic-Con. Trapped! Caught in another one of Cartman’s schemes, fans will now enter the most impossible to escape place ever invented. Ten South Park fans will have a limited amount of time solve a series of puzzles using what they know about South Park to free themselves… before it’s too late. This new South Park activation is free and open to the public at the San Diego Wine Center (200 Harbor Dr. #12, across from the Convention Center) from Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21 from 9:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 22 from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

South Park’s Member Berries Challenge (booth #23729 inside Convention Center) will transport fans into a 3D replica scene from the iconic “Member Berries” episode. While joining Randy at the Marsh family dinner table, fans will take the Member Berries Challenge – where they will be asked three South Park trivia questions as they sit in Sharon and Shelly’s seats. If the fan answers all three correctly, they will walk away clean and be rewarded with their very own limited edition Member Berry. However, if a fan answers incorrectly, Member Berry juice will spew out of Randy’s mouth on to the losing player! Ponchos and protective glasses will be available. In addition to the Member Berries Challenge, fans will also get the opportunity to jump in to other iconic scenes from the series and play other South Park themed games.

Comedy Central’s South Park launched on August 13, 1997. The series airs Wednesday nights at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone are the co-creators of the Emmy^® and Peabody^® Award-winning South Park. Parker, Stone, Anne Garefino and Frank C. Agnone II are the Executive Producers and Eric Stough, Adrien Beard, Bruce Howell and Vernon Chatman are Producers. Chris Brion is the Creative Director of South Park Digital Studios. South Park’s Web site is SouthPark.cc.com.

The uncensored episodes are also available for download on iTunes, Amazon Instant Video, XBOX Live, Google Play, Sony Entertainment Network, Vudu and Verizon Flexview.

CW’s Riverdale Featured on Official Comic-Con Hotel Keys

2018/07/11

BURBANK, Calif. (July 11, 2018) — Step aside, superheroes — the Archie Comics gang is here! Riverdale will play a starring role at Comic-Con® 2018, with 14 members of the cast of the acclaimed hit drama featured on the official hotel keycard of this year’s convention — and one lucky fan will win a trip to visit the show’s Vancouver set. Fourteen different versions of the keycard have been produced, and more than 40,000 branded room keys will be available at nearly 40 participating hotels throughout the San Diego area. For more information on how to enter the Riverdale set visit contest, visit comiccon.thewb.com/Riverdale.

The lucky winner and a guest will get a behind-the-scenes look at the subversive small town of Riverdale and may also have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet members of the cast.

This is the first time in Warner Bros. Television Group’s 10 years as the official San Diego Comic-Con® hotel keycard sponsor that fans will have the opportunity to win a chance to visit the set of the featured series.

Riverdale cast members KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Madelaine Petsch, Ashleigh Murray, Mark Consuelos, Casey Cott, Skeet Ulrich, Charles Melton, Vanessa Morgan, with Mädchen Amick and Luke Perry are featured on the keycards.
From 12:01 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 19, through Midnight PT on Saturday, July 21, fans can log on to comiccon.thewb.com/Riverdale to enter for a chance to win a trip for two to visit the Vancouver set of the show. Fans may enter once per day. The winner will be announced at the Riverdale Comic-Con panel in Hall H on Sunday, July 22, from 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. PT, where fans can catch up with the stars and producers of the show and find out the latest about Archie after that shocking season two finale. The winner does not need to be present to win. All contest rules will be listed on the site.
Riverdale returns for season three Wednesday, October 10, at 8/7c on The CW. Riverdale: The Complete Second Season is available now on Digital and will be released on Blu-ray™ and DVD on August 7. Become a fan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CWRiverdale, and follow the show on Twitter at @CW_Riverdale.

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween Trailer

2018/07/11

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

Sony Pictures brings Halloween comes to life in a brand-new comedy adventure based on R.L. Stine’s 400-million-selling series of books. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween is directed by Ari Sandel (The Duff) and written by Rob Lieber (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day).

Bandai Namco’s Code Vein Pushed to 2019

2018/07/11

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 11, 2018) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announces that CODE VEIN will be moving its release date to 2019 from the previously announced date of September 28, 2018. Throughout its prerelease promotion campaign, CODE VEIN has consistently garnered positive reactions from both media and consumers. With this knowledge, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. has made the decision to dedicate additional time to further develop CODE VEIN to ensure that the final product delivers on the expectations set amongst media and fans.

“CODE VEIN has received an enormous amount of positive feedback from eager fans who have received hands-on time with in-development versions of the game over the past nine months,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Armed with knowledge of how well the game has already been received, we made the decision to postpone the release of CODE VEIN to further refine its gameplay in an effort to exceed the expectations fans already have of the title. It was a difficult decision to make, but we feel it is the correct one.”

Venture into the post-apocalyptic land of CODE VEIN and uncover its secrets. Players will be able to craft their own unique character and customize their experience by equipping numerous weapons, items, skills, and gifts to accommodate their favorite fighting style or gain a competitive advantage against impossible odds. Various A.I. controlled partners will also be on-hand to explore the interconnected world with their own specialized attributes and personalities. CODE VEIN will be available in the Americas in 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM®.

For more information on CODE VEIN and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Storm King Comics Unveils San Diego Comic-Con Schedule

2018/07/11

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

(July 10th, 2018) Ghastly and Indiefab award-winning comic publisher Storm King Comics is exhibiting for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con (Booth #4504). To celebrate, they have a list of festivities including signings, a panel, and a special preview night offer. This year’s con is extra important as it is also the official launch for the new Storm King comic release John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff.

Storm King Comics CEO Sandy King Carpenter explains “Our line is the perfect marriage of comics and film. That mixture is the heart of San Diego Comic-Con and we are going to blow fans minds.”

The fun begins Wednesday night as fans will be able to purchase introductory priced Storm King bundle bags. The John Carpenter Tales for A HalloweeNight totes will include: John Carpenter’s Asylum Volume 1 TPB, John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: Vault TPB, John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: Vortex issues #1-8, John Carpenter’s Tales for A HalloweeNight Volume 2 or 3 TPB and a Storm King bumper sticker which is $103 SRP for $50. FIRST 10 BAGS WILL INCLUDE ONE ITEM SIGNED BY JOHN CARPENTER HIMSELF!

Save the date for Friday night and make sure and attend the Storm King Comics Panel in Room 28DE at 8 pm.
Fight or Die! John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff #1 Launches
Storm King Comics is celebrating their new story line with a special augmented reality cover edition at San Diego Comic-Con. Aliens vs cops with prison inmates in the middle. It’s a hostage situation. It’s a battle between species. It’s Earth’s most serious standoff. Panelists include Janice Chiang (DC Superhero Girls), Sandy King Carpenter (They Live, Vampires), Tim Bradstreet (Hellblazer, Punisher), David J. Schow (The Crow, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning), Sergio Martinez (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Transformers: Rising Storm), Andres Esparza (Zenescope, Double Take) and more! All attendees will receive a free copy of John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: The Standoff #1.

Storm King Comics Signing Schedule:
THURSDAY, JULY 19:
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: VAULT signing: Sandy King Carpenter, Andres Esparza, Sergio Martinez, Janice Chiang, and Tim Bradstreet
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight signing: Sandy King Carpenter, David J. Schow, Tim Bradstreet, Jaime Carrillo, Janice Chiang, Cat Staggs, and Joe Harris
FRIDAY, JULY 20:
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales for a HalloweeNight signing: Sandy King Carpenter, Tim Bradstreet, Jaime Carrillo, James Ninness, Jim Daly, Joe Harris, Janice Chiang, and David J. Schow
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: THE STANDOFF signing: Sandy King Carpenter, David J. Schow, Andres Esparza, Sergio Martinez, Tim Bradstreet, and Janice Chiang

Nat Geo Announces MARS Panel for San Diego Comic-Con

2018/07/10

July 10, 2018 – The prospect of colonizing Mars and becoming an interplanetary species has never been more palpable. The second season of National Geographic’s “Mars,” the hybrid event series, returns this November to explore this reality and whether humanity is doomed to repeat the same mistakes once we get there. Join the show’s foremost experts on terraforming the Red Planet along with new and returning cast as they give an exclusive sneak peek at what’s to come. The panel will discuss the major conflicts ahead and get real about the repercussions of every singular action and decision Earthlings will make when they become Martians – from having babies, to catching colds … even to experiencing love and sex on Mars.

Panelists include:

Andy Weir, MARS Big Thinker; bestselling author of The Martian and, most recently, Artemis
Leland Melvin, MARS Big Thinker; former NASA Astronaut and author
JiHae (Mortal Engines), Actor, “Hana Seung,” Mission Commander of International Mars Science Foundation’s (IMSF) Olympus Town, and “Joon Seung,” Former Secretary General of IMSF
Jeff Hephner (Chicago Med, Code Black), Actor, “Kurt Hurrelle,” Commander of the Lukrum Industries’ Mining Colony
Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor, co-executive producer and Big Thinker; award-winning author of How We’ll Live on Mars, upon which the series is based
Susan Wise Bauer, MARS Big Thinker; historian, colonization expert and author of the History of the World series
Moderator: Jennifer Kite-Powell, author and Forbes.com contributor

Panel: Thursday, July 19, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Location: Room 7AB at San Diego Convention Center

Legendary Television Bringing Lost in Space to Comic-Con

2018/07/10