Author - Jerry Paxton

Corsair Unveils New Hydro Series CPU Liquid Cooler

2018/07/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

FREMONT, CA, July 19th, 2019 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today launched a new addition to its bestselling line of Hydro Series liquid CPU coolers, the CORSAIR Hydro Series H100i PRO RGB 240mm Liquid CPU Cooler. Equipped with a vibrant RGB LED-lit pump head and two high-performance ML120 PWM magnetic levitation bearing fans, the H100i PRO is ready to cool today’s most demanding high-performance CPUs, with precise fan and lighting control powered by CORSAIR iCUE software.

The H100i PRO’s pair of ML120 fans are tuned to produce the airflow and static pressure needed to excel when driving air through a radiator, in addition to boasting ultra-low friction magnetic levitation bearings that allow them to spin significantly quieter at higher RPMs. PWM connection allows for precise speed control across a wide range, from 400 RPM to 2,400 RPM, or even the ability to stop the fans entirely using Zero RPM fan profiles at lower temperatures.

Driving the H100i PRO’s performance is a redesigned cold-plate and adjustable low-noise pump, engineered to transfer heat away from your CPU into the coolant, and towards the radiator as efficiently and quietly as possible. Capped with aluminum trim and a vibrant zone of RGB lighting, the H100i PRO’s pump head sits at the heart of your PC with the performance to cool today’s fastest CPUs, finished with vibrant ring of RGB lighting.

With customizable fan speed, pump speed and RGB lighting, CORSAIR iCUE software powers the H100i PRO, allowing users to easily adjust performance and synchronize lighting across their whole system. Set up detailed fan curves to automatically adjust fans when CPU or system temperatures rise, set RGB lighting to indicate CPU temperature or match your setup, and adjust pump speed to prioritize peak flow-rate or minimal noise, all from a single intuitive interface.

Easy to install into almost any enthusiast case thanks to a standardized 240mm radiator size and a modular, tool-free mounting bracket, the H100i PRO is backed by a comprehensive five-year warranty, so you can be confident of worry-free CPU cooling for many builds and upgrades to come.

Boasting the best in CORSAIR customizable performance, the H100i PRO delivers powerful, low-noise cooling with a flash of RGB lighting, for liquid CPU cooling that’s seen, not heard.

CORSAIR Hydro Series H75 Also Gets Updated

Today also sees the release of a fully updated version of the popular CORSAIR Hydro Series H75 performance CPU cooler. A pair 120mm CORSAIR SP Series PWM fans, adjustable between 600 RPM to 1,900 RPM, provide powerful airflow either side of a slim 120mm radiator, while a distinctive white LED-lit pump adds a touch of brilliance to any system. Just as with H100i PRO, the H75 uses an updated cold plate and pump, stylish braided tubing and a modular tool-free mounting bracket that install in minutes to bring dependable high-performance liquid cooling to almost any PC.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing
The Hydro Series H100i PRO is available immediately from the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors, as well as direct from the www.corsair.com webstore.

The Hydro Series H100i PRO is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the Hydro Series H100i PRO, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages
For more information on the new Hydro Series H100i PRO please visit:
https://www.corsair.com/us/en/hydro-liquid-coolers

Teen Titans GO Figure! Launches

2018/07/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News

ATLANTA – July 19, 2018 – Cartoon Network has released Teen Titans GO Figure!, available today on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets for $3.99 via the App Store, Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. A sequel to the best-selling mobile game Teeny Titans, and based on Teen Titans Go!, Cartoon Network’s hit animated series from DC and Warner Bros. Animation, this new action-adventure game is inspired by the Warner Bros. Animation feature film “Teen Titans GO! to the Movies,” arriving in theaters on July 27, 2018.

Owners of the original Teeny Titans will receive a special Hooded Hood figure in Teen Titans GO Figure! for free. Players who beat Teeny Titans will unlock an additional bonus figure in game, as well! Fans can also download a special edition Teen Titans Go Figure! digital comic book from DC here.

Combining the adorable 3D stylized figures, action-packed battle system and exciting shopping simulation of the original in a new adventure, Teen Titans GO Figure! features DC universe’s greatest Super Heroes and Super-Villains. Someone’s trying to put the Teeny Titans Figure Company out of business and all signs point to… the Justice League?! Play as Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Starfire or Beast Boy, and journey across iconic locations like Metropolis, the Hall of Justice, Gotham City, Wayne Manor, the Batcave, Arkham Asylum and the orbiting Justice League Watchtower to solve this larger-than-life mystery.

Teen Titans GO Figure! features nearly 100 exciting figures to battle and level up. Collect fan-favorites like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Lightning, Swamp Thing, Shazam and more, each customizable with new paints, abilities and accessories. You’ll meet up with tons of iconic DC characters along the way, including Supergirl, Hawkgirl, Commissioner Gordon, Martian Manhunter, Space Cabbie, Rainbow Raider, Booster Gold, Condiment King and more.

Teen Titans GO Figure! is rated E10+ (Everyone 10+) by the ESRB and licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment.

THQ Nordic Unveils Gamescom 2018 Lineup

2018/07/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

Vienna/Austria, July 19th 2018: The world’s biggest gaming convention is almost here! gamescom 2018 will open its doors on August 21st in Cologne, Germany and today, THQ Nordic is happy to announce its line-up of games. For the first time ever, the public can get their hands on Darksiders III. THQ Nordic will host four games in the entertainment area, all of which will be playable.

Check our exciting gamescom 2018 trailer:

Four more games will be shown behind closed doors, and one of them is a world exclusive announcement which will break cover during the official gamescom opening ceremony. Keep your eyes on http://www.gamescom.global on Tuesday, 21st of August 11:00 AM CEST.

Players can visit our booth in Hall 8, A011. Be amongst the first in the world to play Darksiders III. Meet our Cosplayer, Legion and learn all the latest news about the game during our daily stage show.

Also for the first time, visitors at gamescom can experience the new 4 player co-op game Generation Zero, an explosive game of cat and mouse set in a vast open world in a reimagining of 1980’s Sweden.

Biomutant, called one of the biggest surprises of last year’s gamescom, is back with an incredible new demo full of Kung-Fu, action, weapons, creatures and craziness.

Fade to Silence sends the player in to a world of unrelenting winter, fighting not only hunger and monsters, but also nature itself. Get your hands on this survival game with moral choices, base building and permadeath!

You want to know more about gamescom 2018? Check:
Official Website: http://www.gamescom.global
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gamescom.cologne/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gamescom

LEGO Unveils San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives

2018/07/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON (July 18, 2018) – LEGO Systems, Inc. is once again showcasing the hottest upcoming toys and convention-only exclusives at this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), the world’s largest comic and entertainment convention. The company is highlighting the much-anticipated big-screen animated adventure The LEGO®Movie 2: The Second Part, and will charm attendees with large-scale LEGO Master Builder creations inspired by iconic characters, new LEGO products releasing in 2019, one-of-a-kind minifigure giveaways, exclusive retail offerings and hands-on building activities at booth #2829 in Hall D at the San Diego Convention Center, July 19-22.

“Beloved characters from The LEGO Movie 2, classic Super Heroes and some of the hottest pop culture properties are once again being celebrated in brick form at the LEGO booth this year at Comic-Con,” said Amanda Madore, senior brand relations manager, LEGO Systems, Inc. “We know that fans around the world are captivated each year by LEGO exclusives and sneak peeks, and we want to spread the love to those that are not able to attend the show by welcoming them to take part in the building fun via social media.”

Fans who are not attending SDCC can follow @LEGO_Group on Twitter and watch for opportunities to win the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives throughout the four-day show.

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
Characters from The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, the highly anticipated sequel to 2014’s smash hit The LEGO Movie, in theaters February 8, 2019, will take center stage at the LEGO Booth.. A larger-than-life, over 4-foot tall and 7-and-a-half-foot long version of leading character Unikitty™ in a new Ultrakatty form will be on display at the LEGO Booth. The creation took LEGO Master Builders 250 hours and 55,825 bricks to design and build. Visitors to the booth can also test their building skills by helping LEGO Master Builders construct a brick-built masterpiece, while getting a sneak peek at the new characters from the film in a 221,184-brick LEGO mystery mural.

Three new LEGO building sets based on the film – Ultrakatty & Warrior Lucy! ($29.99), Emmet and Lucy’s Escape Buggy ($49.99) and Sweet Mayhem’s Systar Starship! ($49.99)– will make their debut at SDCC as a preview to the entirely new collection of LEGO building sets launching in 2019.

The ultimate Apocolypseburg Unikitty minifigure, unleashing her never-before-seen Rage kitty and Angry kitty expressions, will also be available to lucky fans who enter and win during a pre-show drawing on Comic-Con’s Exclusives Portal: https://www.comic-con.org/cci/2018/exclusive-merch-time-slots.

LEGO Super Heroes: DC Comics™
A special Aquaman and Storm collectible building set, as depicted in their original animated TV appearances in the ’60s, will be available exclusively for purchase for select attendees who registered prior to the show.

Prior to its release in January 2019, attendees can see the new LEGO Super Heroes Batman™ Mech vs. Poison Ivy™ Mech building set ($39.99), bringing together the legendary DC characters Batman™, Poison Ivy™, The Flash™ and Firefly.

A LEGO minifigure version of Black Lightning, from The CW’s popular television series Black Lightning (season 2 premieres Tuesday, October 9 at 9/8c), will also be given away to winning attendees from a pre-show lottery.

LEGO Marvel™ Super Heroes
Inspired by Marvel Studios’ blockbuster hit Avengers: Infinity War, an 8-and-a-half-foot LEGO model of the powerful Titan warlord Thanos, containing 91,350 bricks, will continue his journey at SDCC to rule over the LEGO booth. Weighing 450 pounds, the model took LEGO Master Builders 418 hours to design and build. A new LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Spider Mech vs. Venom building set ($49.99) available in December, bringing together the classic characters Venom and Spider-Man in an original Spider Mech vehicle exclusive to LEGO brick form, will also be on display.

Following this month’s release of Marvel Studios’ Ant-Man and the Wasp, a limited-edition retail set inspired by the film will be exclusively sold to select attendees who registered in a raffle before the show. Additionally, a LEGO minifigure version of Marvel’s Sheriff Deadpool will be given to chosen attendees from a pre-show giveaway.

LEGO Star Wars™
Fans of LEGO Star Wars™ a will have the chance to step inside a LEGO brick-built version of the iconic Millennium Falcon™ cockpit, containing 201,985 LEGO bricks and weighing over 1,300 pounds. The incredible model was no easy feat for the 12 LEGO Master Builders who spent 790 hours designing and building the Star Wars™ vehicle interior.

Additionally, a limited-edition LEGO Star Wars™ Millennium Falcon™ Cockpit building set inspired by Solo: A Star Wars Story will be available for purchase exclusively for select attendees who won the opportunity to purchase it prior to the show.

LEGO Ideas
Fans of the 1980s animated Voltron TV series and the modern DreamWorks Voltron: Legendary Defender series show will have the exclusive opportunity to pick up the LEGO Ideas Voltron building set based on a concept from the fan-fueled LEGO Ideas crowdsourcing platform. A limited number of building sets will be available for purchase at the LEGO booth for $179.99 before it is widely available for purchase on August 1. No pre-registration is required to purchase this exciting new model at the LEGO booth.

Solo: A Star Wars Story Home Video and Digital Release Date

2018/07/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

BURBANK, Calif. (July 18, 2018) — Lucasfilm’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” directed by Academy Award®–winning filmmaker Ron Howard—the creator of unforgettable films, such as “A Beautiful Mind,” “Apollo 13,” “Parenthood” and “Splash”—took moviegoers on this summer’s wildest ride with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy, Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich). The action-packed journey explores Han’s first encounters with future friend and copilot Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo) and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donald Glover), as well as his adventure-filled past alongside fellow street thief Qi’ra (Emilia Clarke) and career criminal Beckett (Woody Harrelson). Watch instantly on Sept. 14th as the Millennium Falcon sets course digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and on Movies Anywhere, and bring the adventure home on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand on Sept. 25.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” bonus content takes fans behind the scenes to experience compelling discussions with the star-studded cast and screenwriters Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan (writer of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi); a revealing feature on Chewie and his enduring friendship with Han; a close-up look at the original version of the Millennium Falcon and Han’s first time piloting the infamous ship; the creation of the film’s otherworldly settings and pulse-pounding action sequences; and eight never-before-seen deleted and extended scenes.

DIGITAL AND BLU-RAY BONUS MATERIAL (may vary by retailer):

  • Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable

Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making.

  • Team Chewie

See what it takes to bring your favorite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes.

  • Kasdan on Kasdan
    Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together.
  • Remaking the Millennium Falcon
    Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.”
  • Escape from Corellia

Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia.

  • The Train Heist

Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects.

  • Becoming a Droid: L3-37

Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life.

  • Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso

Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac.

  • Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run

Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Wars history unfolds.

  • Deleted Scenes

o   Proxima’s Den

o   Corellian Foot Chase

o   Han Solo: Imperial Cadet

o   The Battle of Mimban: Extended

o   Han Versus Chewie: Extended

o   Snowball Fight!

o   Meet Dryden: Extended

o   Coaxium Double-Cross

  • The Millenium Falcon: From Page to Park – An exclusive look at the history of the most famous ship in the galaxy, its origin and development, and how it will translate in one of the most anticipated expansions in Disneyland’s history.

Directed by Ron Howard, the fun-filled galactic heist movie stars Alden Ehrenreich (“Hail, Caesar!,” “Tetro”), Woody Harrelson (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “The Messenger”), Emilia Clarke (“Me Before You,” “Game of Thrones”), Donald Glover (“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” “The Martian”), Thandie Newton (“Gringo,” “Crash”), Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag,” “Killing Eve”) and Paul Bettany (“Captain America: Civil War,” “Master and Commander”). Joonas Suotamo (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) returns to play Chewbacca.

Written by Jonathan Kasdan & Lawrence Kasdan, “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel. Lawrence Kasdan, Jason McGatlin, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are executive producers.

To create the unique look of the film, some of the industry’s top talent was recruited, including Academy Award® nominee Bradford Young (“Arrival”), director of photography; two-time Academy Award–winning editor Pietro Scalia (“Alien: Covenant”); Dominic Tuohy (“The Mummy”), special effects supervisor; Rob Bredow (“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”), visual effects supervisor; and John Powell (“Jason Bourne”), score composed and adapted by.

They are joined by returning Star Wars veteran crew members: Neil Lamont, production designer; Neal Scanlan, special creature effects; David Crossman and Glyn Dillon, costume designers; Jamie Wilkinson, prop master; Lisa Tomblin-Fitzpatrick, hair designer; and Amanda Knight, makeup designer.

The legendary John Williams is credited with the “Han Solo Theme” and original Star Wars music.

Razer Experience Tour Returns and Starts at Comic-Con

2018/07/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News, SDCC

IRVINE, Calif. – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, will roll out its annual Razer Experience Tour on July 19, starting in San Diego.

Aligning with comics, gaming, action sports events and universities, the mobile entertainment exposition immerses participants in an array of gaming and virtual reality technologies, testing their skills in custom-built racing pods.

Razer’s summer tour kicks-off in stride with Comic-Con International, and will be followed by stops at Rooster Teeth in Austin, Quake Con in Dallas, Wizard World in Chicago, and Music Midtown in Atlanta. Several campuses including University of Miami and University of Texas will also be visited before concluding this year’s road trip at UCLA.

Interactive demo stations will feature Razer’s newest gaming mice, keyboards, headsets and console products. Attendees can play popular games on high-performance, VR-ready Razer Blade series laptops, including the new Razer Blade 15, the world’s smallest 15.6” gaming laptop. The new flagship system from Razer has an 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and 144Hz display driven by an NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 GPU with Max-Q design.  Additionally, the Razer Core X external graphics enclosure that brings desktop-quality graphics performance to ultra-portable laptops will also be on hand, powered with the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GPU.

The Razer Phone with its 5.7-inch 120Hz UltraMotion™ display and dual-firing Dolby Atmos speakers has impressed mobile gaming enthusiasts.  Razer looks forward to delighting mobile entertainment enthusiasts with demo stations that include cinema content and latest high-fidelity games for Android.

Razer custom-built a “Social Claw,” an arcade-style crane that allows Razer Experience Tour participants chances to win swag or products when they Tweet from their tour stop.

Razer fans can also enter to win tour-level prize packs at each stop or via www.razertourgiveaway.com. Grand prize items include the new 15-inch Razer Blade laptop, a Razer Phone and a several gaming accessories.  Three runner-up prize recipients will be awarded a suite of Razer gaming peripherals.

Interested parties may visit razer.com/razertour for a list of Razer Experience Tour stops and other information.

The Walking Dead: Road to Survival and The Walking Dead: The Final Season Crossover Event

2018/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 17, 2018 – Scopely and Telltale Games have joined forces to bring players a brand new The Walking Dead storyline that links the worlds of Scopely’s The Walking Dead: Road to Survival and Telltale Games’ The Walking Dead: The Final Season. Starting July 17th, players who download The Walking Dead: Road to Survival will embark on a new interactive narrative adventure that spans the stories of three powerful survivors that fans will recognize from Telltale Games’ critically acclaimed game series.

In the limited time crossover event, which runs through mid-August, players will be able to play through never-before-seen storylines (called “Roadmaps” in The Walking Dead: Road to Survival) inspired by the events of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. Three new playable characters from the Telltale Games series will join the fight in The Walking Dead: Road to Survival. Players will also be able to win Telltale-themed rewards by fighting in select in-game tournaments, running from July 17th through mid-August.

Scopely’s The Walking Dead: Road to Survival is a mature, intense, story-driven game that emulates the ongoing struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world overrun by vicious Walkers and ruthless fellow survivors. Players navigate the challenges of collecting resources, building and fortifying their compounds, all while managing to fend off the onslaught of undead. The Walking Dead: Road to Survival is available as a free download on iPhone and iPad,  Android devices, and Amazon devices.

In Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Final Season, Clementine, now a fierce and capable survivor, has reached the final chapter in her journey. After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be her chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. Clem must build a life and become a leader while still watching over AJ, an orphaned boy and the closest thing to family she has left. In this gripping, emotional final season, you will define your relationships, fight the undead, and determine how Clementine’s story ends. The Walking Dead: The Final Season will launch on August 14 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

snakebyte Unveils Tough:Case for Nintendo Switch

2018/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Peripherals News

San Diego, CA – July 17th, 2018 – snakebyte® group, leading innovators of consumer electronics hardware, announced today the Tough:Case™ for Nintendo® Switch™, an all-new lightweight case which protects the tablet and Joy-Con™ controllers from accidental drops and breakages.

Designed for a perfect fit around the tablet and connected controllers, the Tough:Case has been designed to cradle the console when in handheld mode, safely preventing damage to fragile hardware, and perfect for outdoor use.

The rugged and stylish design forms a highly protective rubber shell which includes a scratch-resistant polycarbonate back cover. Quickly wrapping around the console, the Tough:Case is strong enough to protect but light enough to never intrude on console controls during intense gaming sessions. The Tough:Case is expected to begin shipping this August, and will be available in a choice of two eye-catching colors, Strawberry Pink and Black.

Nick Repenning, CEO for snakebyte USA commented, “The Nintendo Switch is on course to become the best-selling console in 2018, and seeing more and more gamers use their Switch hardware in the wild is now a very common site. The Tough:Case offers Switch owners superb protection, guarding their console from damage and managing to look stylish in the process. We think it will prove a must-have accessory for all handheld lovers.”

For more information, visit snakebyte and follow snakebyte on Facebook, and Twitter.

Blizzard Entertainment Unveils San Diego Comic-Con 2018 Schedule

2018/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC, Windows PC News

July 16, 2018 – Blizzard Entertainment makes its return to Comic-Con® International: San Diego this July 18–22with a full lineup highlighted by panel opportunities, event-exclusive items, talent signings, product news, and more. Featured this year are the company’s acclaimed Overwatch®, StarCraft®, World of Warcraft®, and Hearthstone® franchises as well as various activities from its Blizzard Publishing book label.

BLIZZARD’S SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS

Panels:

  • Behind the Cards: The Art of Blizzard’s Hearthstone, Thursday July 19, 12:00pm–1:00pm Room 5AB
    • Ben Thompson (art director), Hadidjah Chamberlain (senior FX artist), Jomaro Kindred (senior concept artist), and Matt Dixon (illustrator) offer a deep dive into the world of card creation for Blizzard Entertainment’s hit digital card gameHearthstone. Surprise and delight await as panelists walk attendees through the development of cards from the upcoming expansion, The Boomsday Project™, from initial concept sketches to final card art.
  • Behind the Scenes of Overwatch’s Newest Hero, Friday July 20, 3:15pm–4:15pmRoom 6BCF
    • Overwatch developers Michael Chu (lead writer), Arnold Tsang (assistant art director), Geoff Goodman (lead hero designer), and Geoffrey Garnett (senior sound designer) present a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process of developing the story, art, and gameplay kit for Overwatch’s newest hero, Wrecking Ball. Learn more about Overwatch hero design and participate in Q&A with the developers after the panel.
  • Chapters and Panels: Blizzard Publishing, Saturday July 21, 3:30pm–4:30pm Room 5AB
    • See how Blizzard’s many worlds are crafted into compelling art and narrative through an array of books and comics. Some of the industry’s top authors discuss how they bring to life engaging stories that expand and widen the universes of Blizzard’s games through the perspectives of some of gaming’s most unique characters. Panelists will highlight recent releases, hint at what may be yet to come, and perhaps unveil a surprise or two. Moderated by Blizzard Publishing senior editor Cate Gary. Panelists include Christie Golden, Jody Houser, Mark Evanier, and Steve Danuser.
Blizzard Featured Items July 18–22:
  • Attendees will be able to purchase the following items from the Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140
    • Cute But Deadly: D.Va with MEKA
    • Cute But Deadly: Banshee Sylvanas and Holy Light Anduin 2-Pack
    • Overwatch: Goldimari Mini Plush
    • Cute But Deadly: Twilight Orisa
    • Funko POP! Vinyl: Roadhog & Junkrat 2-Pack
    • Overwatch Blizzard World fine art
Blizzard Licensed Partner Exclusives (available for purchase):
  • Grillmaster 76 SDCC Exclusive Funko, July 18–22 Funko POP! Booth #5341
  • New StarCraft Comic #1 Exclusive SDCC cover, July 18–22 Dark Horse Booth #2615
Overwatch X Tokidoki The Heroes Collection Launch (brand-new release available for purchase):
  • Overwatch X Tokidoki The Heroes Collection, July 18–22 Tokidoki Booth #5037 & Blizzard Booth #140
Blizzard Booth Activations: 
  • Tokidoki Signing, July 21 2:00pm–4:00pm Blizzard Booth #140
    • Attendees will have the chance for a signature from Simone Legno, founder of Tokidoki
    • Signing is limited, wristband distribution will be Saturday morning at the Blizzard Booth
  • Christie Golden Signing July 21 5:00pm–6:30pm Blizzard Booth #140
    • Writer of the New York Times bestselling World of Warcraft novel Before the Storm
Overwatch Activations:
  • Overwatch Payload Tour, July 18-22 Omni Hotel Floor 4 Grand Ballroom
    • Choose from a selection of Overwatch weapons (Henchmen Studios-created props)
    • Step onto the 360-degree rotating stage, where you’ll be transported into anOverwatch map
    • Share a video of the experience with friends and the Overwatch community
    • Every participant will receive an exclusive Overwatch pin
  • GameStop Grillmaster 76 Cosplayer Photo Op from Henchmen Studios, July 20 SDCC Show Floor
    • Find the Grillmaster 76 Cosplayer on the show floor for a unique photo-op!

Hunt: Showdown Gets Early Access Update 2.1

2018/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

FRANKFURT, Germany – July 16, 2018 – Even more new content for Hunt: Showdown, Crytek’s early access multiplayer bounty hunting game, went live today with the release of Update 2.1, coming hot on the heels of the release of Update 2. Update 2.1’s two biggest additions are both community-requested features: a partner spectator mode for players who die during a match and a new mission type with heavy fog.

With Update 2.1, players will also get access to more weapons and the usual slew of improvements and bug fixes. New weapons included in the update are the Crossbow, Hand Crossbow, Poisonhand Crossbow, Throwing Knives, a Specter with bayonet, a Sparks with silencer, a Winfield with silencer, and a Combat Axe. Two related traits have also been added—Bolt Thrower and Bolt Seer—which will give any bow slinger additional prowess. Fixes range from menu tweaks to weapon balancing, and the details are all available in the Update Patch Notes.

“Seeing the reactions of the community and working closely with their feedback to fine-tune the direction of the game has been an incredible process,” said Loic Raimond (Live Service Producer) of Hunt’s early access process. “It feels like a truly collaborative process, and the game is all the better—and more fun—for it.”