Archive - 2019

EVE: Valkyrie Custom Summer Cup Tournament Sign-Ups

2019/07/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

July 7, 2019 – We are thrilled to announce the EVE: Valkyrie Custom Summer Cup tournament, commencing on July 20 at 19:00 UTC for pilots in Europe, and July 21 at 13:00 CST for pilots in North America.

Start forming a team now with your friends and the greatest pilots you’ve flown with. Team size is limited to a maximum of 3 pilots. The tournament sign-up closes on July 17, so act fast and step up!

For a full list of rules and the sign-up, please click the relevant link below:

EU individual sign-up
NA individual sign-up

🏆Prizes:

🥇1st place: Your Choice of XBOX One or PS4 Valkyrie controllers for each pilot, 6 Epic Paint jobs of your choice (2 per pilot) and Custom Discord Tag

🥈2nd place: 2 Gold Capsules each, 3 Epic Paint Jobs of your choice (1 per pilot) and Custom Discord Tag

🥉3rd place: 2 Gold Capsules each, 3 Rare Paint Jobs of your choice (1 per pilot) and Custom Discord Tag

Check out the official Discord where you can find other players.

PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1 Airsoft Rifle Review

2019/07/05
Jerry Paxton
Action Sports, Airsoft News, Airsoft Reviews, Articles, Geek News, News, Reviews, seal of excellence

The annual Operation Lionclaws airsoft game in Victorville, CA has become a must-play event on my yearly calendar. Operation Lionclaws games are nice because they have just enough rules and objectives for seasoned players while being accessible for new players looking to get into more “MilSim” events. In the weeks leading up to the game, I go through all my gear, airsoft guns, etc and figure out if there is anything I need to change. Being in a traditionally warm environment, keeping my loadouts light is paramount – and this extends to my choice of airsoft gun. On one hand, I want an airsoft rifle powerful enough to be allowed for the “rifleman” player class but not so big that it weighs me down unnecessarily.

When I saw the new PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1, I knew I had to get my hands on it. What I found is my new favorite airsoft gun. When PTS teamed up with VFC to create the rifle, they looked to a more compact or PDW style design. Something that would not sacrifice player mobility for the sake of airsoft firepower. Of course, with PTS as the primary brand on the rifle, you can expect PTS furniture. The PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1 features a 7 inch Centurion Arms picatinny rail system, tanker style stock, and QRS pistol grip. The overall looks is beautiful and very aggressive, especially when paired with the PTS EPM magazine that comes in the box. I never had the chance to use the EPM magazines before now, but liked them enough to pick up a bunch of them on sale for the game weekend. Also, with its compact design, the PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1 is also fairly lightweight for a metal rifle, weighing in at 5.2 lbs!

Inside the rifle, you’ll find a VFC Avalon Version 2 gearbox complete with a programmable, inline MOSFET unit. By attaching a battery and holding down the trigger in one semi-automatic mode, you can toggle the fire modes between Semi & Full Auto / Semi & Burst / Burst & Full Auto. This was extremely useful for me as, with most MilSim style games, you cannot use high capacity magazines in your airsoft rifles. Using midcaps is allowed, but you’ll burn through your ammo quickly in fully automatic mode (and some games have further restrictions on that). I set my new PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1 to the semi-automatic and burst fire combination. The response rate on the rifle is outstanding and the hop up unit allowed for very accurate fire. As with most hop up units and buckings on new rifles, be sure to break it in before getting into a game – for example, I ran about ten magazines through the rifle the day before driving to the AO. This gives the bucking time to set and wear off any coatings or rigidity that might be inherent to the rubber from the factory. In terms of velocity, my PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1 clocked in at 394 FPS with .20 gram BB’s – which was perfect for my needs on Southern California airsoft fields (where the limit is often 400FPS with .20 gram BB’s). With all these factors, I was not surprised when, while my team and I were sighting in our optics, I was accurately hitting a tree two hundred feet away without issue or deviation. The rifle is a real out of-the-box performer!=

There were some drawbacks to the rifle which are of important note before you actually get it on the field. First and foremost, the small stock was very wobbly on the unit I purchased. This is not a huge issue should you notice early, but make sure you double-check that it’s tightened down prior to play. Also speaking of the stock, it is way too small to fit a decent 11.1v LiPo battery inside. A 7.4v will fit, but I wanted to take full use of its quick rate of fire. I ended up bringing along some camo wrap and wrapping the battery up next to the stock for my play. It’s a practical and effective solution that you should make note of. Finally, there are no QD sling mounts on the stock of the rifle – only loop mount points. Make sure your sling is compatible with loop mounts before deploying to the field.

Overall, the PTS VPSC Virgo Mk-1 is an outstanding airsoft rifle well worth its $370 dollar price point.

They Are Billions Out on Xbox One

2019/07/05
boothby
Geek News, News, Xbox One News

Barcelona, Spain. July 5, 2019: Rally your troops and build your zombie-stopping defences because today, BlitWorks and Numantian Games are proud to launch They Are Billions for Xbox One consoles! They Are Billions launches Tuesday July 9 for PlayStation 4.

They Are Billions is a real-time strategy game set in a distant future after a zombie apocalypse destroyed almost all of humankind. Now there are only a few thousand humans left alive that must struggle to survive under the threat of the infection. Billions of infected roam around the world in massive swarms seeking the last living human colonies. Building and managing human colonies, recruiting, training and upgrading your troops are the only way to survive.

The BlitWorks team have worked hard to ensure They Are Billions is ready for console players. Along with key features including survival mode, pausing the game at any time, and optional controller or keyboard & mouse, the BlitWorks team will launch the game with a patch to follow shortly after as part of their plan of further refining the experience and adding content to the game. This patch will ensure players have improved control and text visibility as they face down the infected hordes.

Billions of infected roam around the world in massive swarms seeking to devour the last human colonies. Can you survive They Are Billions?

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Launch Trailer

2019/07/05
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Burlingame, Calif. – July 5, 2019 – Today, KOEI TECMO America officially launched Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, the colossal action game based on the worldwide anime phenomenon ‘Attack on Titan’. Players are invited to equip their Omni-Directional Mobility gear and join the fight against the devastating Titans on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, Nintendo Switch™, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle offers gripping new gameplay modes to players, allowing them to experience the captivating narrative of the anime’s Season 3 storyline and develop their own regiment to reclaim land from the Titans. In Character Episode mode, gamers follow the Season 3 storyline across three different timelines: the Scout Regiment, 104th Cadet Corps, and the Warriors – witnessing pivotal plot points through the eyes of key characters. In Territory Recovery mode; aspiring commanders can create their own dream team, using any of the over 40 playable characters on the roster to venture outside of the walls and fight to claim land back for humanity.

A wealth of equipment is supplied to the Scouts to tackle all shapes and sizes of Titans. The tried-and-tested Slashing Gear uses blades to deliver high damage to body parts. Those who prefer long-distance attacks can instead equip the deadly Shooting Gear; with two guns dealing quick-fire damage. The Thunder Spear and Gatling Gun are also on hand for those who need to deal higher amounts of spectacular destruction.

Those ready to join the fight in Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle can still obtain a variety of early purchase bonuses. Players who purchase the game either physically or digitally on any platform within the first month of launch will unlock the “Queen Historia” costume for Christa; “Young Male Coat” for Kenny; “Plain Clothes (Underground City)” for Levi; and the “One-piece Dress” costume for Mikasa. Simply visit the respective platform’s digital store and redeem the free costumes to your account before the end of July 2019.

Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle will be available as an upgrade pack for fans who already own Attack on Titan 2 (enabling you to begin your battle in Season 3), or as a standalone game for those who are starting fresh, delivering all of the action of Seasons 1-3 in one complete package.

For more information, check out the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

Exclusive SPAWN Merch Announced for San Diego Comic Con

2019/07/03
Jerry Paxton
Comics News, Geek News, Movie News, News

Tempe, AZ – July 2, 2019 – On the historic road to SPAWN 300 and 301, Todd McFarlane Productions will be relaunching licensed SPAWN merchandise for the first time in over a decade. The creator of SPAWN himself, Todd McFarlane, has placed extra care into curating each piece of the SPAWN Merchandise collection to ensure that it reflects the iconic superhero in the truest form. The release will signify Todd McFarlane’s momentous return to pencil and ink for SPAWN 300 and 301. Issue 301 will officially make SPAWN the Longest-Running Creator Owned Comic in the World!

The full-fledged merchandise assortment of all things SPAWN includes t-shirts, pins, lanyards, vinyl figures, and finally an exclusive SPAWN art print and comic book. These items are 2019 Event Exclusive merchandise and range from Classic to Modern SPAWN. All aspects of SPAWN are seen through the merchandise, which reflects a journey from the initial release 27 years ago.

There are two t-shirts available including the SPAWN Orb T-shirt and the SPAWN Parody T-shirt. The SPAWN Orb T-shirt features the classic SPAWN logo. The SPAWN Parody T-shirt pays homage to the anti-hero’s iconic red cape. Both shirts are available in sizes ranging from small to 3X and are priced at $25.00.

There are five exclusive pins included in the collection: SPAWN Logo Pin, SPAWN Parody Pin, SPAWN Triangle Pin, SPAWN Skull Pin, and SPAWN Orb Pin. Pin collectors are in luck with a range of classic designs from the comics release in 1992, as well as highlighting more recent features of the SPAWN series. The price of the pins ranges from $10.00 – $12.00.

The McFarlane Event Exclusive SPAWN Art Print features its own unique identification number and will be available in the limited quantity of 250 posters. Luckily fans may be able to get their limited edition Art Print signed because Image Comics is giving away free tickets to Todd McFarlane’s signing sessions beginning at 9:30 AM each day of Comic-Con. The SPAWN Art Print is solely available at the Image Comics booth #1915 for $20.00.

The collection will feature a new category of McFarlane Toys ripped straight from the pages of SPAWN Kills Everyone 2, the SPAWN BumBumz Vinyl Figure. The SPAWN BumBumz vinyl figure comes in premium packaging and contains an exclusive art card that features a scene from SPAWN Kills Everyone 2. There are two different versions available to choose from, including Black or Blue BumBumz and costs only $25.00 (as seen pictured below).

Another piece of the collection is the first ever SPAWN Logo Lanyard! The price of the SPAWN Logo Lanyard is $10.00.

Last but not least, is an SDCC EXCLUSIVE SPAWN COMIC BOOK ONLY AVAILABLE at the Image Comics booth #1915!

Knott’s Berry Farm Celebrates Timber Mountain Log Ride 50th

2019/07/03
boothby
Geek News, News

July 3, 2019 – The Timber Mountain Log Ride opened at Knott’s Berry Farm on July 11th, 1969, as one of the first flume rides in the U.S. Designed and created by theme park pioneer, Bud Hurlbut. The ride’s legendary theming and finale drop were credited as the first of its kind when it debuted back in ’69 and raised the bar for themed attractions across the country. The Log Ride has delighted guests for 50 years, with a splash worthy adventure through a 330-foot long mountain that houses a 19th-century lumber camp. In 2013 the Log Ride underwent an extensive restoration which included new audio-animatronics created by Garner Holt Productions. In celebration of the 50th anniversary, the Log Ride will be debuting two new animatronics which will be installed by July 11th. To honor this impressive milestone, the park will be selling exclusive Timber Mountain Log Ride anniversary merchandise featuring limited edition t-shirts, pins and one-of-a-kind signed artwork pieces created by artist Jeff Delgado (a limited run available), from July 10th – July 14th available at a booth located next to the ride. Also, on July 11th, guests entering the park will receive a commemorative button to mark the special occasion, while supplies last.

Fun Facts about the Timber Mountain Log Ride:

  •  Opened on July 11, 1969. Christened by Cordelia Knott with a bottle of Boysenberry Juice.
  •  The first rider was screen legend and friend of Walter Knott, John Wayne
  •  The ride is 330 feet long
  •  8 stories high
  •  42 foot drop into a heart-pounding splash
  •  Reaches 30 miles an hour

WHEN: Thursday, July 11, 2019

WHERE: 8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park, CA 90620

World War Z Six Skills Update Released

2019/07/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 3, 2019 – Saber Interactive, in partnership with Focus Home Interactive, has released the free ‘Six Skulls’ update for World War Z, the action-packed co-op shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film. This latest content pack introduces the new six-skull extreme difficulty setting for all chapters released so far. More than ever, these challenges demand careful resource conservation, a strategy to cover every corner and truly skilled trigger fingers, with unique rewards available for those brave enough to take them on.

The “Six Skulls” update follows the recent addition of “The Undead Sea” patch, which opened up a totally new mission aboard an undead-infested ferry in Tokyo, as well as a terrifying new zombie type to battle. In the near future, the team plans to release “The Big Update”, free DLC which will feature a new weekly challenge mode, as well as a number of weapon variants, character skins and accessories.

Powered by Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z unleashes upon players hundreds of fast-moving, bloodthirsty zombies at a time, able to move and strike as one collective herd, as well as break off as individual attackers. Choose from six distinct classes and an arsenal of deadly weapons, explosives, turrets and traps. Outlive the dead through intense four-player co-op campaign missions around the world, including New York, Jerusalem, Moscow and Tokyo, and battle both zombies and real human opponents in competitive, team-based Players vs. Players vs. Zombies (PvPvZ) multiplayer.

World War Z’s free Six Skulls Update is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, coming very soon to the Epic Games Store!

World War Z is currently available digitally and at most major retailers on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, as well as Windows PC via the Epic Games store. For more information, visit http://wwzgame.com, and follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WWZGame, Twitter @WWZTheGame, and Instagram @WWZGame.

Desperados III Closed Beta Test Announced

2019/07/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Vienna, Austria/ Munich, Germany, July 3rd, 2019: A nasty bug. And you. High noon, in front of the Saloon … the clock strikes 12 … *bang* and he’s sent to meet his maker! You are exactly the gunman, Mimimi Games is looking for – we need fans and interested players to participate in the closed beta test for Desperados III.

Watch the closed beta trailer:

Desperados III, the upcoming real-time tactics game, was recently nominated as Best Strategy Game of E3 for the official Game Critics Awards. Although Desperados III is really breathtaking, it didn’t had a fair chance to win, as one of the competitors was the one and only John Wick. And everyone knows you shouldn’t mess with John Wick.

Details about the closed beta

The Closed Beta will start on Tuesday, July 9th and will end on Sunday, July 21st. Out of all applications Mimimi and THQNordic will select 500 participants which will get the chance to play the game, which is entering the final stages of production.

Players can sign up for the Desperados III Closed Beta here: https://forms.gle/329bY5wwQmrvvLLu5

“This is not the a “pre order now to play the game before anyone – but we don’t really need you feedback because release is in just two weeks”-closed beta, people might be used to nowadays. We really want to invite the community to play the game while it’s still under construction and share their thoughts and wishes with us. And we want to have the time to react to the players’ input and to optimize the game together.” says Dennis Huszak, Narrative Director at Mimimi Games.

Desperados III will ride into the sunset on your PC, your PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and your Xbox® One in 2019.

Hunt: Showdown Gets an Official Console Release Date

2019/07/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

FRANKFURT (Germany), July 3, 2019 – Today Crytek announced that its multiplayer bounty hunting game, Hunt: Showdown, will see a full release on three major platforms this year. Hunt: Showdown for Windows PC and Xbox One will launch on August 27, 2019, for 39.99 USD/EUR. Meanwhile, PlayStation®4 players will see their own full release of the online game this fall. In addition to this digital release, Crytek is partnering with Koch Media to bring the retail version of Hunt to stores worldwide.

Hunt: Showdown launched in early access on Steam in February 2018 and on Xbox Game Preview in May 2019. Both platforms allowed the Hunt team the unique opportunity to front a community-driven development process by taking player feedback onboard and integrating it into the game’s development roadmap. Since that first release in February 2018, Hunt has seen nearly 20 updates and patches, including a new boss, a new map, two new times of day, additional AI, Quick Play, and more than a dozen weapons.

“Developing a game alongside such a passionate community has been so rewarding. It has taken us in new directions, and really inspired us to put everything we have into Hunt,” said Lead Hunt Producer Fatih Özbayram. “Now the time has come for the full release, and we couldn’t be more excited. We won’t forget the support this community has given us.”

As a thank you to that dedicated community, everyone who purchased Hunt during early access will receive an exclusive legendary weapon skin.

Meanwhile, Koch Media will be handling Hunt: Showdown’s physical distribution for PC, Xbox and PS4 for all those players who want to own a physical copy of the game.

“Joining forces with Crytek for this amazing multiplayer game is exciting for everybody in the Koch Media family,” said Koch Media’s Head of Marketing, Stephan Schmidt. “The proven track record of the team in the FPS genre and the unique approach to multiplayer gaming gives us confidence that Hunt not only fits perfectly in our broad line up, but also serves a strong need in the market for fresh ideas. The close cooperation of the team with the community ever since the first release fuel the motivation of our global Koch Media teams, and we will support this title with all our experience in the retail market.”

Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person bounty hunting game that combines the thrill of first person shooters and survival games and packs those elements into a match-based format. Each match pits up to ten players—playing solo or in teams of two—against each other as they compete for bounty by taking out gruesome monsters in the swamps of Louisiana in what critiques have called a unique blend of PvP and PvE elements. But once players have taken a bounty, they instantly become a target for every other Hunter left on the map. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost everything, and death is permanent. In Hunt’s Quick Play mode, ten solo players compete for the chance to keep their Hunter at the end of the match—and a considerable amount of gold.

For all the latest updates on the game’s upcoming launch date, additional content and roadmap, Hunt: Showdown can be found on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and its official game website: https://www.huntshowdown.com/.

Travel Channel Brings Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Ghost Adventures to Comic Con

2019/07/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

NEW YORK (July 1, 2019) – Travel Channel is bringing two of its hit series to San Diego this July for Comic-Con International – the iconic Ripley’s Believe It or Not! reboot hosted by Bruce Campbell and the network’s long-running, highest-rated paranormal investigative series, Ghost Adventures.

Both series will headline individual panels with the shows’ stars live on stage, revealing exciting stories and exclusive details from behind the scenes, along with never-before-seen footage. Fans will have the chance to ask panelists their own questions during an audience Q&A session.

  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Extraordinary Humans Revealed with Bruce Campbell
    • Saturday, July 20
    • 4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
    • Hilton Hotel, Indigo Ballroom

Host Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) introduces fans to the extraordinary, the death defying and the unusual people featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. “Cyborg” Angel Giuffria (Hunger Games) lives life with one of the most advanced prosthetic arms on the market. John “Hammerhead” Ferraro boasts a skull more than two times thicker than average, using it to shock sideshow audiences. “Half-man” Short E. Dangerously doesn’t let proportions stop him from challenging physics to perform. Ripleys.com editor Sabrina Sieck (producer Ripley’s Believe It or Not!) also joins the panel to dive down the rabbit hole of Ripley history. Bruce and the cast will participate in a Q&A session.

In addition, Bruce Campbell will participate in a special pre-panel autograph signing on Saturday,

July 20 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Sails Pavilion. Fans can enter the exclusive portal prior to Comic-Con for their chance to a win a spot in line to this ticket-required autograph session.

  • Ghost Adventures Live!
    • Sunday, July 21
    • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Convention Center, Room 7AB

Travel Channel brings you the paranormal investigators and stars of its hit series, Ghost Adventures, LIVE! at Comic-Con! Join Zak Bagans and his paranormal team including Aaron Goodwin, Jay Wasley and Billy Tolley, as they share stories from their most memorable and horrifying encounters. Fans will get the chance to hear firsthand all of the behind-the-scenes details that go into creating this wildly popular franchise. The team will also debut never-before-seen footage. This is a panel for the superfans and true believers who want to hear it all. Those in attendance will have the chance to ask their own burning questions of their favorite ghost hunters. Plus, they’ll receive an exclusive giveaway and be among the first to hear exciting news from the team. Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel, will moderate the panel.

Adding to the Comic-Con experience and marking their first-ever appearance at the event, Ripley’s will bring the iconic 100-year-old brand to life and transform Petco Park into the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot. Inflatable tube men, human car washes and a pinball arcade — the Car Lot has it all. Hawking some of the strangest vehicles money can buy — from the world’s smallest street-legal car to a Landspeeder and Hummer made out of lottery tickets — lot owner LeRoy has a curious car for you. Step into LeRoy’s office, where you can snap a photo as a souvenir of searching for the strangest sedan or station wagon of your dreams. The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot is going to be full of surprises.

Inside the convention center, attendees can head to booth #4015 and cruise into Ripley’s Garage to view props and peculiar pieces from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection — from shrunken heads to the original Star Wars® lightsaber. There will also be unique retail items like a shrunken head air freshener, and giveaways and prizes to redeem at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot at Petco Park.

Plus, the newest edition of the annual Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre book will be available first at San Diego Comic-Con, before it officially hits stores. It features a look behind the scenes with Bruce Campbell on set in the Ripley Warehouse. Pick up a copy before you head over to Bruce’s signing and get it autographed by the man himself!

For more information on everything Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Bruce Campbell at San Diego Comic-Con, visit Ripleys.com/SDCC.

For more on Ghost Adventures, please visit travelchannel.com/ghostadventures or follow @GhostAdventures and #GhostAdventures on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Follow the team on Twitter: @Zak_Bagans, @AaronGoodwin, @BillyTolley, @jaywasley