Archive - 2019

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Open Beta Available Now

2019/09/26
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

September 26, 2019 – The open beta for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint is now available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, and Windows PC. The open beta is an invitation for all players to try Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint for free until September 29, ahead of the worldwide launch on October 4.

Developed by Ubisoft Paris*, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a military shooter set in a diverse and hostile open world entirely playable solo or in up to four-player co-op. Players will discover Auroa, a mysterious island where the most technically advanced facilities meet wild and untamed nature. Home to drone creators, tech giant Skell Technology, Auroa has fallen into the wrong hands and all contact has been lost. The Wolves, a lethal ex–US Military unit of former Ghosts gone rogue, have taken over the island. Led by Nomad’s ex-brother-in-arms, Lt. Colonel Cole D. Walker, portrayed by Jon Bernthal, they have reprogrammed Skell’s drones into killing machines and are ready to use them, no matter the casualties.

For more information about the open beta for Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, please visit ghost-recon.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/beta.

For the latest news about Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint, please visit ghost-recon.ubisoft.com.

For the latest news about other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

Farmer’s Dynasty Release Date

2019/09/26
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

IRDNING, AUSTRIA (SEPTEMBER 26, 2019) – Videogame publisher Toplitz Productions announced today that their generation-spanning farming business simulation game Farmer’s Dynasty will leave Early Access and fully launch for Windows PC on November 7, 2019. In just a few short weeks, aspiring agriculturalists can set out to enjoy a quiet country life as they take the reins of a struggling family farm in need of love and attention, slowly building it up to a dynastic farming empire current and future generations will be proud of. In the game, every element of farm management is represented, as aspiring homesteaders will renovate buildings, breed animals, cultivate fields, and, with a little luck, enjoy the fruits of their labor with their growing family!

Combining elements of the life simulation genre with role-playing game elements and bundling them together in a classic farming simulation game, Farmer’s Dynasty invites players to escape the hustle and bustle of big city life in favor of the peaceful tranquillity of a countryside family farm. They will take control of agricultural equipment — from traditional, antique machines to the latest in modern farming innovations — as they plant crops, raise livestock, and repair the buildings on their farm. By building connections with other members of the community and completing challenging quests along the way, players will cultivate their once struggling farm and create a lasting agricultural dynasty!

Farmer’s Dynasty will be available on Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Intruders: Hide and Seek Launch Trailer

2019/09/26
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

HAMBURG, Germany – Sept. 26, 2019 – Daedalic Entertainment and developer Tessera Studios have launched the psychological thriller Intruders: Hide and Seek on Windows PC via Steam. Playable in both standard and VR modes, the game is compatible with HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality.

Intruders: Hide and Seek is a first-person stealth game in which players grapple with the intense terror of a home invasion from the perspective of a defenseless young child. Trapped in a secluded home with three mysterious burglars who have your family restrained, you’ll have to seek cover and remain undetected to uncover who these assailants are and save your family.

Key Features:

  • A realistic and nerve-wracking hostage drama with deeply gripping tension and atmosphere.
  • Experience thriller, mystery and horror gameplay that will make your heart race.
  • Two ways to play, either with or without virtual reality.
  • Stunning VR immersion on HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and Windows Mixed Reality.

Intruders: Hide and Seek is also available on PlayStation®VR and has already won several accolades, including a PlayStation®Talents Award, “Best Gaming Pitch” and “Best Game for the Public” at the Gaming Voice Awards at South by Southwest (SXSW), “Best University Project” from the Fun & Serious Games Festival, and “Best Game for the Public” at Gamelab.

For more information, visit the game on Steam.

Deep Rock Galactic Gets Update 25

2019/09/26
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SKÖVDE, Sweden, 26/09/2019 – Deep Rock Galactic representatives Coffee Stain Publishing and Ghost Ship Games are pleased to announce the launch of Update 25 on Steam, the first major endgame update for their co-op first, dwarven mining shooter. As of today, the most intrepid veteran miners have access to ‘Deep Dives,’ a series of ultra-punishing missions chained together, taking recruits deeper into the bowels of Hoxxes than ever before. These perilous pursuits come with new and terrible challenges including low oxygen levels, haunted caves, volatile guns, new enemies and much, much more. Update 25 also brings loyal employees the latest in dwarf fashion with a plethora of new styles, beards and skins, as well as a complete overhaul of Deep Rock Galactic’s top-of-the-line Beard Physics.

Deep Dives are three difficulty locked missions chained together, with two new Deep Dives available each week, including an Elite variation for the most masochist miners. Each stage of the Deep Dive awards veteran dwarves unique rewards, including Infused Matrix Cores, items that act as blueprints the all-new Weapon Overclocks, extremely powerful but volatile weapon modifications. Space dwarves will only want to attempt Deep Dives fully prepared as Health and Ammo will carry over from one mission to the next, and only experienced promoted miners can enlist. Update 25 marks a huge step in the development of the intergalactic shooter as the game hurtles towards full commercial launch by offering players a challenging new endgame system.

Alongside Deep Dives and Weapon Overclocks, Update 25 also offers players more freedom than ever before to embody the dwarf of their dreams. Deep Rock Galactic has introduced dozens of new cosmetics to unlock and craft in magnificent moustaches, breath-taking beards, hair-raising hairstyles, braids, jewellery and new beard plaiting. Players can also enjoy their facial hair of choice in magnificent motion as today’s update completely revamps the Deep Rock Galactic Beard Physics.

“Update 25 is the most significant update we’ve introduced into Deep Rock Galactic and we’re super excited to give our hungry community the beginnings of an endgame to chew on,” said Mikkel Martin Pedersen, Game Director, Ghost Ship Games. “With Matrix Cores and the introduction of the Forge where our players can build awesome cosmetics and crazy weapon modifications, we’re excited to see what they’ll create, and how they’ll fare in our perilous weekly Deep Dives.”

Deep Rock Galactic first began officially recruiting brave space mining dwarves in February, 2018 when it launched on Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview and the team recently celebrated over 750k sales across both platforms. Since launch, the game has seen an enormous array of new content introduced across a plethora of new updates, including the brand new ice biome, tons of new game modes, and new weapons, armour and gadgets for its badass dwarven miners.

Read the full Update 25 patch notes here.

Update 25 is now live for Deep Rock Galactic on Steam, and will launch on Xbox Game Preview soon.

To learn more about working for Deep Rock Galactic visit deeprockgalactic.com and follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

Screamfest Horror Film Festival 2019 Unveils Second Wave of Features

2019/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

(HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – September 25, 2019) The 2019 Screamfest Horror Film Festival unveils its second-wave of feature films lineup and will showcase new work from American and international independent horror filmmakers. The 2019 Screamfest Film Festival will take place October 8 – October 17, 2019 at the famed TCL Chinese 6 Theatres located in Hollywood, California.

“We are excited to bring audiences the best the genre has to offer from the independent horror film community.” —  Founder & Festival Director Rachel Belofsky.

Awards are given in the categories of Best Feature, Directing, Cinematography, Editing, Acting, Makeup, Special Effects, Visual Effects and Musical Score. In addition, there are special categories for Best Animation, Best Short, Best Documentary and Best Student Film.

The second-wave of the 2019 feature film lineup is as follows:

A Good Woman Is Hard To Find (UK/Belgium) US Premiere

Directed by Abner Pastoll

Written by Ronan Blaney

Produced by Guillaume Benski, Junyoung Jang

A dynamic killer thriller with its finger firmly on the pulse of stark social commentary and shattering suspense. Recently widowed mother of two Sarah is desperate to know who murdered her husband in front of her young son, rendering him mute. Coerced into helping a low-life drug dealer stash narcotics stolen from the local Mr Big, she’s forced into taking drastic action to protect her children, evolving from downtrodden submissive to take-charge vigilante.

Cast: Sarah Bolger, Edward Hogg, Andrew Simpson, Jane Brennan, Susan Ateh, Josh Bolt, Siobhan Kelly

City of Ashes (Columbia) World Premiere

Directed by Jhon Salazar

Written by Jhon Salazar

Produced by PRODUCCIONES VERDEBICHE SAS

A Colombian farmer, faced with the sterility of his wife, wants to adopt his orphan niece, but in order to achieve this he must destroy the demon of the town who is opposed and who, without knowing, had always intervened negativity in his life.

Cast CATERINE ESCOBAR, ALEX ADAMES, LUIS FERNANDO HOYOS, PATRICIA TAMAYO, JORGE HERRERA, PATRICIA CASTAÑO, ISABELLA GARCÍA

Hanna’s Homecoming (Germany) 

Directed by Esther Bialas

Written by

Produced by

After three years at boarding school, Hanna is returning home to her little village to help her father’s butcher’s shop during her break. Soon she learns that she is not welcome in the village. Everyone remembers the horrific news story about her mother’s death which was followed by the discovery of three dead men in the marsh. While superstition rules the village, everyone believes her mother was a witch and had lured these men into the marsh directly to their death. While struggling to make friends, she meets the extroverted city girl Eva. Thinking she has finally found a friend, scary accidents are starting to happen around her … while Hanna’s confidence and with that her “power” starts to grow.

Cast:  Valerie Stoll, Milena Tscharntke, Godehard Giese

Here Comes Hell  (UK) LA Premiere 

Directed by Jack McHenry

Written by  Jack McHenry, Alice Sidgwick

Produced by Olivia Loveridge

A 1930s dinner party descends into chaos and carnage when the evening entertainment accidentally leads to the opening of Hell. Rivalries and old friendships are put to the test as the guests must battle ghosts, ghouls – and one another – before it is too late.

Cast Margaret Clunie, Jessica Webber

Porno (USA) LA Premiere

Directed by Keola Racela

Written by Matt Black, Laurence Vannicelli,

Produced by: Chris Cole, Sarah Oh

When five teen employees at the local movie theater in a small Christian town discover a mysterious old film hidden in its basement, they unleash an alluring succubus who gives them a sex education…written in blood.

Cast Evan Daves, Larry Saperstein, Jillian Mueller, Glenn Stott, Robbie Tann, Peter Reznikoff, Katelyn Pearce

RABID (USA) North American Premiere

Directed by: Jen & Sylvia Soska

Written by: Jen & Sylvia Soska, Jon Serge

Produced by: Jon Vidette, Paul Laldone, Michael Walker

Aspiring fashion designer, Rose Miller, has her dreams torn away into

a nightmarish reality when a freak accident leaves her horribly

disfigured. After receiving a miracle procedure involving an

experimental skin graft from the mysterious Burroughs Clinic, Rose is

transformed into the beauty of her dreams. But nothing comes

without a cost and Rose begins to feel terrifying side effects that tear

at her last threads of sanity. Still driven by her ambition she struggles

to keep up appearances as the procedure reveals that something

much darker than she ever could have imagined is being brought to

the surface. What price will Rose have to pay to have everything she

ever wanted? It may just cost her her humanity.

Cast: Laura Vandervoort, Benjamin Hollingswoth, Phil Brooks, Stephen McHattie

Red Letter Day (Canada) LA Premiere

Directed by Cameron Macgowan

Written by Cameron Macgowan

Produced by Jason Wan Lim

While adjusting to a new life in a quiet suburban community, a recently divorced mother and her two teens receive mysterious red letters instructing them to kill or be killed.

Cast: Dawn Van de Schoot, Hailey Foss, Kaeleb Zain Gartner, Roger LeBlanc

The Soul Conductor (Russia) North American Premiere

Directed by Ilya Maksimov

Written by Anna Kurbatova, Alexander Topuria

Produced by Mikhail Kurbatov, Anna Kurbatov, Grigoriy Podzemelnyy

Katya is a conduit between the world of the dead and the world of the quick, and she helps earthbound souls to regain peace. It’s difficult relationships, between Katya and her ‘guests’, for ghosts, too, like real people, have human emotions, habits and sentiments, and they long to find eternal peace.

Cast: Aleksandra Bortich, Evgeniy Tsyganov, Vladmir Yaglych, Aleksandr Robak

The Wave (USA)  West Coast Premiere

Directed by Gille Klabin

Written by Carl W. Lucas

Produced by Joshua Bunting, Robert Dehn, Carl W. Lucas, Monte Young

Frank, an opportunistic insurance lawyer, thinks he’s in for the time of his life when he goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff. But their night takes a turn for the bizarre when Frank is dosed with a hallucinogen that completely alters his perception of the world, taking him on a psychedelic quest through board meetings, nightclubs, shootouts, and alternate dimensions. As Frank ping-pongs between reality and fantasy, he finds himself on a mission to find a missing girl, himself… and his wallet.

Cast: Justin Long, Donald Fiason, Tommy Flanagan, Sheila Vand, Katia Winter, Sarah Minnich, Bill Sage

We Summon The Darkness (USA) West Coast Premiere (Closing Night Film)

Directed by Marc Meyers

Written by Alan Trezza

Produced by Kyle Tekiela, Mark Lane, Christian Armogida

In 1988, Three best friends Alexis (Alex Daddario), Val and Beverly embark on a road trip to a heavy metal music festival where they bond with three guys in a band. After the show, the group heads off to Alexis’ parents’ secluded country home for an afterparty. What should be a night of fun and youthful debauchery instead takes a dark and deadly turn. With killers on the loose, can anyone be trusted?

Cast: Alexandra Daddario, Keean Johnson, Johnny Knoxville, Logan Miller, Maddie Hasson, Amy Forsyth, Austin Swift

Wounds (USA) West Coast Premiere

Directed by Babak Anvari.

Written by Babak Anvai

 Produced by:  Lucan Toh, Christopher Kopp 

Will (Armie Hammer) is a bartender in New Orleans. He has a great job, great friends, and a girlfriend, Carrie (Dakota Johnson), who loves him. He skates across life’s surface, ignoring complications and concentrating on enjoying the moment. One night at the bar, a violent brawl breaks out, which injures one of his regular customers and causes some college kids to leave behind a cell phone in their haste. Will begins receiving disturbing texts and calls from the stranger’s phone. While Will hopes to not get involved, Carrie gets lost down a rabbit hole investigating this strange malevolence. They’ve discovered something unspeakable, and it’s crawling slowly into the light.

Written for the Screen and Directed By Babak Anvari the Award-Winning Director of Under the Shadow.

Wounds made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019 and screened at the Cannes Film Festival in the Directors Fortnight section in May 2019.

Cast:  Armie Hammer, Dakota Johnson, Zazie Beetz , Karl Glusman, Brad William Henke

Passes and Tickets for the 2019 Screamfest Horror Film Festival:

Advance selection ticket packages are now on sale. All packages can be purchased online at https://screamfestla.com/festival-passes

Single tickets cost $11.00 and will go on sale at the end of September.

About the Screamfest Horror Film Festival:

Formed in August 2001 by film producer Rachel Belofsky, Screamfest Horror Film Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that gives filmmakers and screenwriters in the horror and science fiction genres a venue to have their work showcased in the film industry. Among the numerous films that have been discovered and/or premiered at the festival include “Tigers Are Not Afraid.”, “Paranormal Activity,” “30 Days of Night,” “Trick ‘r Treat” and “The Human Centipede.” For more information, visit https://screamfestla.com or email info@screamfestla.com

Hashtag: #ScreamfestLA

Twitter: @screamfest

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Facebook: /Screamfest

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About 2019 Screamfest Partners:

Screamfest is sponsored by Birns & Sawyer, Panasonic, ELMA, HorrorPack, Simple DCP, Dapper Cadaver, Screenplay.com and InkTip. Screamfest is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.  Screamfest is made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.

Razer Unveils Nari Ultimate for Xbox One

2019/09/26
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SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Nari Ultimate for Xbox One – the world’s first haptics-driven gaming headset for Xbox One. Powered by Razer’s HyperSense intelligent haptics, the Nari Ultimate for Xbox One delivers enhanced positional awareness and unparalleled gaming immersion.

Razer HyperSense features haptics by Lofelt™, a leading German technology company that specializes in creating advanced haptics for immersive, realistic tactile experiences. It uses special haptic drivers and intelligent digital signal processing to generate high-definition tactile feedback in real time, creating an immersive in-game experience with any Xbox One game. It intelligently picks up on audio cues and transforms them into dynamic vibrations, allowing gamers to truly feel the action with no additional software or game integration required.

By engaging the sense of touch, audio cues can accurately mimic the action in the game. Razer HyperSense replicates the sensations of key game events, from subtle footsteps to powerful explosions with pinpoint positional awareness of their in-game surroundings.

“The Nari Ultimate for Xbox One was designed to bring an added gaming dimension to all gamers,” said Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President for Razer’s peripherals business unit. “With Razer HyperSense, we have enabled gamers to experience their favorite titles with unrivaled gaming immersion.”

The Razer Nari Ultimate for Xbox One is designed for prolonged use and enhanced comfort, allowing gamers to be enjoy hours of uninterrupted gameplay. Its swiveling earcups are equipped with memory foam ear cushions and a cooling gel layer to reduce heat buildup from long-term wear. For ease of use, the headset features a retractable microphone with a quick-mute function, an on-headset HyperSense intensity adjuster, and a game/chat balance slider. The auto-adjusting headband provides a hassle-free and snug fit.

In addition, the Razer Nari Ultimate for Xbox One features Xbox Wireless for a direct connection to the console with no wireless transceiver required, guaranteeing seamless setup and unlimited freedom of movement. The headset also supports Windows Sonic for more immersive and lifelike audio.

Originally designed for the PC, the Razer Nari Ultimate was launched in September 2018 and received widespread recognition for introducing Razer HyperSense, taking gaming immersion to new heights. With the Razer Nari Ultimate for Xbox One, Razer now brings the award-winning experience to Xbox One.

PRICE & AVAILABILITY

$199.99 USD / €219.99 MSRP

USA, CAD, EU, AUS, NZ – September 26th, 2019

Haunted Little Tokyo Unveils Spooky Season Events Including Prince of Darkness Screening

2019/09/25
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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

September 25, 2019 – Dare to join Little Tokyo in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles as the neighborhood transforms into the 3rd Annual Haunted Little Tokyo unraveling on select nights throughout the month of October beginning with the opening night of the Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival on Friday, September 27. Critters of all ages are welcome to experience the festivities including a family-friendly pumpkin patch, ghostly walking tours, free scary movie screenings, interactive ghoulish games and all culminating with Downtown Los Angeles’ largest annual haunted Halloween block party, trick-or-treating and costume contest on Saturday, October 26. Go Little Tokyo presented by the Little Tokyo Community Council invites all thrill seekers to explore the fun as the community brews up eerie activities, unforgettable family-friendly entertainment and spooky events throughout the Halloween season.
DETAILS:

  • John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness on location at the church it was filmed with special guest, Dennis Dun – As the kickoff event to the Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival, experience Union Center for the Arts like never before as it returns to the “Saint Godards” church from when Director John Carpenter filmed his 1987 classic in Little Tokyo. Enjoy themed cocktails, a Q & A session with actor Dennis Dun, a tour of the filming location with Horror’s Hallowed Grounds’ Sean Clark, and a chance to recreate some of the most iconic scenes from the film in photo ops created by East West Player’s scenic professionals!
    Friday, September 27, 6:30 – 10 PM. $20 – $25 admission available at: http://bit.ly/EWPPODTIX2
  • Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival – Brew up some sweet treats and enjoy the Haunted Little Tokyo Film Festival with family-friendly films and classic Japanese hair-raising horror cinemas at various outdoor screening locations. All screenings are free, RSVP encouraged as space is available on a first-come first-serve basis.
      • Friday, September 27, 6:30 – 10 PM: Prince of Darkness at Union Center for the Arts ($25 Admission, details above)
      • Friday, October 4, 7 – 10 PM: Hausu at Union Center for the Arts (free)
      • Friday, October 11, 6 – 9 PM: Okko’s Inn at Japanese Village Plaza (free)
      • Thursday, October 17, 8 – 10 PM: Crimson Kimono (1959) at Japanese American National Museum (free)
  • Haunted Little Tokyo Pumpkin Patch – Halloween enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the Haunted Little Tokyo Pumpkin Patch, an outdoor marketplace grown by local Asian Pacific Islander farmers at the Japanese Village Plaza. Purchase and decorate one-of-a-kind jack-o’-lanterns with neighbors, friends, and volunteer artists using pumpkins provided by Tanaka Farms.
    Friday, October 18 – Sunday, October 20 from 12 – 6 PM
  • Haunted Ghosts of Little Tokyo Walking Tour – Hear the stories of the resident Little Tokyo ghosts told by those who have seen the undead walk the halls at night on the Haunted Ghosts of Little Tokyo Walking Tour led by the Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS). Re-discover the neighborhood in an all-new way with this haunted tour around the neighborhood and through haunted historical buildings.
    Saturday, October 19, from 5 – 6:30 PM beginning at East West Players Theater Courtyard at Union Center for the Arts. $20 admission.
  • Trick-or-Treat in Little Tokyo – Trick-or-Treat in Little Tokyo is a return to traditional trick-or-treating for costumed critters of all ages to receive terrifying treats from local businesses in the Japanese Village Plaza. Treats generously donated by Meiji and Hi-Chew. Kid-friendly activities organized by KidZGen.
    Saturday, October 26, from 5 – 8 PM. Free.
  • Haunted Night in Little Tokyo: The Block Party – Indulge in bone-chilling drinks and devilish desserts as the month-long celebration wraps up with a frightfully-fun block party and costume contest during Haunted Night in Little Tokyo: The Block Party on 2nd Street between Central & San Pedro Street. Enjoy bone-chilling spooky sips in the beer garden, live music and entertainment, a costume contest with prizes, family-friendly game booths, local food and retail vendors, exclusive discounts, and more.  Details coming soon about 21+ after party starting from midnight after the block party. The grown and mischievous can keep the party going until sunrise.
    Saturday, October 26, from 6 PM – 12 AM at 2nd Street in between Central Ave. and San Pedro St. Free admission. 21+ after party starting from 11 PM.

WHERE:
Little Tokyo – Downtown Los Angeles

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION:
Free – $25 depending on the activity. For pricing and to register for activities, please visit www.hauntedlittletokyo.com.

PARTNERS:
Haunted Little Tokyo is presented by the Little Tokyo Community Council and Council District 14: Councilmember José Huizar, and produced in collaboration with Cafe Dulce, Wolf and Crane, Go Little Tokyo and Metro Los Angeles. Haunted Little Tokyo activity partners include Anime Jungle, Brunswig Square, CD14, East West Players, Gkids, HCNC, Japanese American National Museum, Japanese Village Plaza, KidzGen, LA County Arts, Little Tokyo Historical Society (LTHS), Little Tokyo Service Center, LEAP (Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics), Tanaka Farms, Union Center for the Arts, and Visual Communications.

Tropico 6 – Developer Featurette

2019/09/25
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Ridgewood, NJ – (September 25, 2019) – Celebrating the upcoming release of Tropico 6 on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One this Friday, strategy gaming specialists Kalypso Media and Limbic Entertainment have released a special feature detailing the making of the latest iteration of Tropico.

The new video shows viewers the day-to-day life of the citizens that make up island paradise, gaining valuable insight into how their complex personalities work. It’s up the player what type of leader they will be. Will they help their citizens fulfill their dreams and be a force for good? Or use more nefarious means to stay firmly in the seat of power.

Tropico 6 launches on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One this Friday, September 27th.

Creative Labs Unleashes Sound Blaster X3

2019/09/25
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SINGAPORE – 25 September 2019 – Creative Technology today announced the release of Sound Blaster X3, its latest addition to the illustrious Sound Blaster line-up of sound cards which ignited the PC audio revolution 30 years ago. A high-resolution USB DAC with multi-channel audio playback, it combines Creative’s multiple award-winning technological breakthroughs – the famed Sound Blaster digital processing technology and game-changing Super X-Fi headphone holography – for a compelling solution which audio enthusiasts simply cannot ignore.

Sound Blaster Enters New Dimension with Super X-Fi

Sound Blaster’s audio revolution began with the creation of the first Sound Blaster 1.0 sound card in 1989, when it transformed PC audio forever. Since then, over 400 million Sound Blasters have been sold, with the brand etching several milestones in sound card development. Sound Blaster users have been fascinated over the past 30 years with innovation and technology benefits.

That ethos continues today with the latest Sound Blaster X3, with the new breakthrough being its Super X-Fi technology, a first for Sound Blasters. Super X-Fi recreates the soundstage of a surround speaker system in headphones, and personalizes it for a natural listening experience. Users will be able to experience this award-winning technology (15 best-of awards at CES 2019) through its headphone output, and enjoy audio like in a real cinema.

Sound Blaster Signature Like No Other

Sound Blaster X3 personifies the latest and best of Sound Blaster’s renowned digital processing technologies, refined with 30 years of experience. It is a high-resolution, 7.1 multi-channel USB DAC, offering up to 32-bit / 192 kHz playback, and features a headphone amplifier capable of driving studio-grade headphones.

Users will be able to experience superior performance in depth, immersion, and ambient effects with improved, realistic surround coverage in their favorite movies in the comfort of home. Besides offering 7.1 discrete channel output, this external sound card also offers 7.1 virtualization on just 2 speakers. It also features Dolby Digital Live encoding for connecting optically to external receivers for multi-channel speakers.

Furthermore, users are able to take advantage of Sound Blaster’s surround virtualization technology that can be fully customized towards their needs, as personalized EQ presets to enhance their audio experience. All in all, Sound Blaster X3 is an excellent audio accessory for the ultimate movie experience.

Sound Blaster X3 Hits the Sweet Spot in Functionality

With the new Audio Balance feature on Sound Blaster X3, the volume feed can be toggled between two audio sources with a simple turn of the knob. This is a nifty function for PC and Mac users who like to chat while watching movies or playing games, or prefer listening to their favorite songs while gaming.

Sound Blaster X3 shows its versatility further in terms of its connectivity, offering cross-platform compatibility for PC, Mac, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. It is supported by the new Sound Blaster Command software for desktops, and a corresponding mobile app to save console users the hassle of switching to desktops for control and customization.

Upgrade Promo for Sound Blaster Users

As a gesture of appreciation for their support over the last 30 years, Creative is offering an exclusive promotion to its fans – the opportunity to upgrade from their old sound cards with an attractive 15% discount off the latest Sound Blaster products. This promotion will be valid for all upcoming Sound Blaster products launched until the end of the year. For more information, visit creative.com/upgrade.

Pricing and Availability

Sound Blaster X3 is priced at GBP 119.99 and is available on Creative.com.

For more information, visit creative.com/SBX3.

Felix The Reaper Release Date Trailer

2019/09/25
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HAMBURG, Germany – Sept. 25, 2019 – Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and independent developer Kong Orange have revealed that Felix The Reaper, the soulful puzzle adventure game about a dancing agent of Death, will launch on Oct. 17, 2019, for Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC and Mac via Steam.

The announcement was made during the latest episode of Microsoft’s Inside Xbox show, which also contained the exciting reveal that Felix The Reaper will be part of Xbox Game Pass for console as well as Xbox Game Pass Ultimate at launch.

To help introduce Felix The Reaper to the masses, developer Kong Orange has also released a new behind-the-scenes trailer which examines the inspiration behind this quirky puzzle release:

Felix The Reaper is a romantic comedy and 3D puzzle game in which players alter events to end the lives of humans as ordered by the Ministry of Death. Like all reapers, Felix can only move in the shadows, but thankfully he can change the direction of the sun and move objects in a snap to create safe passage through increasingly devilish scenarios. Each destiny fulfilled gets Felix one step closer to his heart’s desire: Betty the Maiden from the Ministry of Life. This eccentrically surprising adventure features original music from a dozen independent musicians, as well as an intricate in-game database on the art and representation of Death throughout history.

Key Features:

  • A wonderfully original puzzle adventure with uniquely challenging gameplay set in a beautifully colorful, gruesomely sweet world.
  • Samba through over 20 story levels, plus hardcore difficulty variants for each stage and bonus unlockable time trials.
  • Play as Felix, a loveable reaper with the heart of a dancer.
  • Choose your own tunes on Felix‘s Walkman from a variety of indie music artists.
  • Watch Felix dance with exquisite moves developed by professional dancers.
  • Experience a fantastic world inspired by and showcasing nearly 1,000 years of art and storytelling depicting Death across multiple cultures.

For more information, visit https://www.felixthereaper.com.

This human message has been approved by The Ministry of Death – employer of Felix The Reaper – under the rules and regulations clause concerning ministerial mortal relations and human interaction.