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PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary Announced

2019/11/01
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (November 1, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment company BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. today invites PAC-MAN fans around the world to “Join the PAC” and start getting ready for a year-long celebration in 2020 to commemorate PAC-MAN’s 40th Anniversary as a pop culture and video game icon. To get a sneak peek at the activities, partnerships, and surprises to come, please visit https://www.pacman.com/en-us/ or stop by this weekend at the PAC-MAN exhibit at ComplexCon taking place on November 2nd and 3rd at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center in Long Beach, California.

Born on May 22, 1980, PAC-MAN immediately rose to meteoric popularity, first in video game arcades, then on the pop culture stage with hit song “PAC-MAN Fever” and through an array of branding and entertainment appearances. With a brand recognition rate of 90% around the world, PAC-MAN’s image and brand is one of the most recognized on the planet and is as strong as ever as he enters his 40th year of entertaining fans of all ages. PAC-MAN’s 40th Anniversary celebration in 2020 will include the debut of a new PAC-MAN 40th Anniversary theme song, composed by world-renowned Japanese Techno artist Ken Ishii. It will be accompanied by a music video directed by Yuichi Kodama, who has won awards at the Cannes International Advertising Festival, the Clio Awards, and the One Show Interactive. He was also the chief video director for the flag handover ceremony at the Rio Olympics Closing Ceremony. Multiple branding crossovers with Kipling®, Champion®, TIMEX®, and BAIT® will become available throughout the year. Fans will also be able to “Join the PAC” at celebratory events taking place throughout the year around the world.

“Everyone at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is extremely proud and excited to celebrate 40 years of PAC-MAN, not just a video game icon, but a true cultural icon.” said Chris Gilbert, Senior Vice President of Sales and General Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “2020 will be a monumental year as we celebrate PAC-MAN’s birthday all year long with ground-breaking brand partnerships, a new theme song, and engaging events around the globe.”

To learn more about PAC-MAN’S 40th Anniversary celebration, please visit: https://www.pacman.com/en-us/. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/bandainamcous.

For Honor Year 3 Season 4 Release Date

2019/10/31
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SAN FRANCISCO — October 31, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that For Honor® Year 3 Season 4, “Sun Da”, will launch on November 7, bringing a new Wu Lin Hero: “Zhanhu”. Year 3 Season 4 will be available on PlayStation®4, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC. For Honor is also available on UPLAY+,* Ubisoft’s subscription service.

The newest hero, the Zhanhu, is available to play as either a male, Sun Da, or female, Fu Huo. Under the Wu Lin banner, Sun Da is a dark force who travels west carrying terror and dread into battle. Fu Huo fights in service to Empress Dou, venturing out to deliver the might of the Wu Lin, striking fear into enemies as an unpredictable warrior.

Strong and agile, the Zhanhu are dodge attack experts who rely on their mobility and wield a long, single-edged blade named Changdao. Also masters of artillery, they will be able to use brand new types of attacks and feats to burn the enemy and wreak havoc on the battlefield. Owners of the Year 3 pass will be immediately able to play as the Zhanhu starting November 7, while all other players can gain access to the new Hero on November 14 for 15,000 Steel.

Year 3 Season 4 takes place after the wreckage created by a massive sandstorm in the Wu Lin territories. Many warriors fled west and sought refuge in Heathmoor, while others stayed behind with the Emperor to rebuild an army. Among them, Sun Da, leader of the Zhanhu, found new ways to use fire in his laboratory at Qiang Pass, Year 3 Season 4’s newest map. Located at a narrow pass nestled between two mountains, the Wu Lin once built a grand fortress to claim the strategic route. With mountains on either side, the defending army only had to protect one front until a catastrophe weakened the fortifications. Now attackers amass at Qiang Pass, determined to open a path for their invading forces. In addition to adding a new hero and a new map, the new Season will also further balance heroes and certain hero feats. For full details of the title update, read more in For Honor’s patch notes 2.15.0: https://forhonor.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/news-community

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Fishing: Barents Sea Complete Edition Console Release Date

2019/10/31
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Moenchengladbach, October 31, 2019 – Great news for fans of the high seas: The popular fishing simulation Fishing: Barents Sea will come to PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™ on December 10, 2019 in the form of a Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition! astragon Entertainment and Misc Games are especially happy that both the King Crab DLC as well as the Nintendo Switch™ version will be ready just in time for the December 10 release after all. Consequently, all three console versions will be released simultaneously as a complete bundle including the base game as well as all DLCs published to date.

To mark the occasion please check out a comprehensive overview of the most important features below:

The Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition takes console owners to the icy coasts of Northern Norway where they will make their dream of their own fishing boat come true. On a realistic and extensive map – covering the area around the well-known fishing port of Hammerfest – they should first refill their stock including baits, lines and more functional equipment before heading out to a successful fishing haul. On the sometimes calm and sometimes stormy sea they will encounter many AI ships and boats making the virtual fishery playground even more vibrant.

More than 12 boats and ships with various characteristics and fishing methods are available for future fishermen. After mastering the art of long line fishing, they can switch to net fishing before trying their hand at the supreme discipline of trawling on board of the game’s largest ship, the originally licensed Hermes Trawler. Each fishing method will challenge the fishers with an entertaining mini game. Are you weary of the five catchable types of fish? How about some tasty crustaceans instead? Two available crab ships are the perfect choice for going on an exciting hunt for the majestic king crabs.

Each new ship will provide larger storage capacity, higher speed and extended fishing quotas and can also be improved with engine, storage and radar updates by the player. Diligent crew members will help with managing the constantly increasing workload by taking over diverse tasks on the ship.

At the beginning of their career, fishers can use their radar to successfully localize their elusive prey. In the later stages of the game they will be able to use the originally licensed Scanmar Catch Control System. This technological marvel provides the captain with an extensive overview of every important detail such as depth, size and speed of the targeted fish swarm.

But even the best equipment cannot protect the player from the rough weather conditions of the North which can turn the fishing tour of even the most experienced sea dog into a perilous journey. The Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition will challenge them with real weather conditions of Hammerfest recorded within the last 20 years – fog, wind, rain, snow and sunshine. But as a little compensation for poor weather days they will also have a high chance of catching a glimpse of the beautiful Northern lights in this magical area.

Extra curious fishers can use their binoculars to watch this natural spectacle but also to discover ports, landscapes, buildings, the Barents Sea and the rest of the game world of Fishing: Barents Sea.

The Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition will be released on December 10, 2019 as a digital download for Xbox One in the Xbox Games Store, for PlayStation®4 in the PlayStation® Store and for Nintendo Switch™ in the Nintendo eShop. Fishing: Barents Sea for PC is already available in retail or as a digital download.

Find more information on the Fishing: Barents Sea – Complete Edition here:

www.fbsgame.net
www.facebook.com/FishingBarents

RAGE 2 TerrorMania Release Date Screenshots

2019/10/31
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October 31, 2019 – In RAGE 2’s second expansion, players will explore the twisted and cursed alternate reality of the wasteland, the Deadlands, when RAGE 2: TerrorMania releases on November 14 for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Reverse the curse before the skeletal forces of darkness can break free and take over the land of the living. Sounds easy enough. Players will arm themselves with a brand-new weapon – a powerful sword that’s also the key to unlocking the gates between realities (but mostly it’s a sword) – and face off against a legion of skeletal enemies. Exploring the warped versions of familiar locations like Wellspring (Hellspring) and Overgrown City (Overbone City), as well as new areas like the Floating Islands and the Hospital, players will track down fragments of the shattered NecroDisc in an effort to shut the gateway of this alternate dimension for good.

Players can download RAGE 2: TerrorMania from the in-game store for 500 RAGE Coins ($5.00) or pick up a special TerrorMania Digital Deluxe Upgrade for 1750 RAGE Coins ($17.50) which includes:

– RAGE 2: TerrorMania expansion
– Cult of the Death God mission
– Reaper Assault Rifle weapon skin
– Wasteland Celebrity Phoenix vehicle skin
– Mutant Monster Truck vehicle skin

To learn more about what to expect in RAGE 2: TerrorMania, head here.

John Stamos to Lead David E. Kelley Show on Disney+

2019/10/30
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BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2019) — John Stamos has been cast in the lead role in the Disney + original series, “Big Shot,” written and executive produced by David E. Kelley and Dean Lorey and produced by ABC Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios. Brad Garrett (“Single Parents”), who pitched the original idea to Kelley, is an executive producer on the one-hour dramedy, as is Bill D’Elia who will direct the first episode.

The 10-episode series follows a temperamental college basketball coach (Stamos) who gets fired from his job and must take a teaching and coaching job at an elite all-girls private high school.

“John is absolutely perfect for this role and we are thrilled that he’ll bring his incredible talent and heart to this project,” says Agnes Chu, senior vice president, Content, Disney+. “Disney has long been known for our aspirational sports stories, and we are so proud to be working with David and Dean on a relatable series that both inspires and entertains. It’s a great fit for Disney+.”

Two-time Emmy® Award nominated actor and producer John Stamos currently stars in the hit drama “You,” for Netflix. He’s also playing ‘Chef Louis’ in “The Wonderful World of Disney presents The Little Mermaid Live!” airing Tuesday, November 5 on ABC.

His additional television credits include the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning drama “ER,” “Necessary Roughness,” “Galavant,” “Entourage,” “Two and A Half Men” and “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, “Scream Queens,” and “Grandfathered.”

In 2016, “Fuller House,” a multi-camera comedy spin-off of iconic comedy “Full House,” premiered on Netflix and became an overnight sensation, with Stamos serving as an executive producer and guest star. The series received a 2018 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Children’s Program and is currently filming its fifth season.

Stamos is repped by Brillstein Entertainment Partners, ICM Partners and attorney Bill Sobel.

Multiple award-winning writer David E. Kelley most recently wrote and executive produced the HBO drama series “Big Little Lies,” for which he won the Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series. His long list of credits includes “Ally McBeal,” “Boston Legal,” “Chicago Hope,” “L.A. Law,” “The Practice” and “Picket Fences” among many others.

Dean Lorey’s credits include “My Wife and Kids,” “Arrested Development,” “The Crazy Ones,” “Those Who Can’t,” “Powerless” and “iZombie.”

Brad Garrett won three Emmys® and a SAG Award for his role as Robert Barone on the iconic television series “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He was also nominated for an Emmy and SAG Award for his portrayal of The Great One in the telefilm “Gleason.” Garrett currently co-stars in ABC’s hit comedy “Single Parents.”

Director Bill D’Elia has had a long and fruitful working relationship with David E. Kelley, including “Chicago Hope,” “The Practice,” “Boston Legal,” “Ally McBeal,” as well as other projects including, “How To Get Away With Murder.”

Pixar Unveils Disney+ Content

2019/10/30
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October 30, 2019 – Today, Disney+ shared on its social media channels first looks at the Pixar content coming to the service on November 12 including original programming and its collection of library titles from Pixar Animation Studios. The service debuted trailers for its Disney+ Originals including:

“SparkShorts”

Pixar Animation Studios’ short film collection is designed to discover new storytellers and explore new storytelling techniques from across the studio.

 

“Pixar IRL”

In this short-form series, Pixar characters are brought to life, surprising real people on location and viewers at home.

 

“Forky Asks A Question”

Forky, from Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” is a craft project created from trash, so he has important questions about how the world works, such as: What is love? What is time? He explores all of these questions and more in a collection of 10 shorts.

 

The titles will join the library of critically-acclaimed and fan-favorite films from Pixar Animation Studios including “Monsters, Inc.,” “Finding Nemo,” “Inside Out” and more.

Marvel’s Avengers: Game Overview Video

2019/10/30
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October 30, 2019 — In a new video released today, the Crystal Dynamics development team provides a deeper dive into Marvel’s Avengers gameplay, story, AIM narrative, mission variety, Super Hero customization, and much more.

Marvel’s Avengers offers players a truly rich experience, with a combination of Hero Missions and Warzone Missions. Hero Missions are single-player only and are part of the overall Campaign. These Hero Missions are designed to showcase each hero’s unique abilities as you reassemble them to your growing roster. Warzone Missions can be played solo or with a group of up to four players as any Hero in your roster. Each mission dynamically scales based on the team size and player level.

Players in Marvel’s Avengers will also be able to customize Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a number of ways. While each Super Hero will play true to their unique power sets, each will have the flexibility to play different based on the gear you equip and the skills you enable. Each hero has dynamic combo systems, Heroic moves, an intrinsic ability, and signature move sets to unlock and customize. You’ll also be able to customize these iconic Super Heroes with classic, fan-favorite, and all-new original outfits inspired by over 80-years of Marvel history.

To ensure a heroic experience for all players, Marvel’s Avengers narrative will progress over multiple years with every new post release Super Hero and region delivered to players at no additional cost if you own the core game.
For more exclusive information on Marvel’s Avengers, head over to the PlayStation Blog now for an exclusive interview with Studio Creative Director at Crystal Dynamics, Noah Hughes.

A Look into the Original World of Marvel’s Avengers

Finally, in case you missed it, earlier this month we revealed that fan-favorite Kamala Khan, Ms. Marvel, is the latest playable Super Hero in Marvel’s Avengers. Players begin their journey as Kamala Khan and learn the origins of her extraordinary powers. As the story expands, Kamala plays an essential role in bringing the disbanded Avengers back together. As each Super Hero rejoins the roster, players must master their unique abilities, rebuild and customize the team to face increasingly evolving threats only the Avengers together can defeat.

Friends 25th Anniversary Pop-Up Heading to Boston

2019/10/30
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BURBANK, Calif. (October 30, 2019) — We’re moving to Boston, FRIENDS fans (don’t worry Joey, you get your own room)! Following its wildly successful New York debut, the FRIENDS 25th Anniversary Pop-Up is coming to Beantown. Fans can turn their calendar back to 1994 to revisit some of the series’ most iconic moments with an immersive pop-up experience created by Superfly, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Warner Bros. Television Group. “The One with the Pop-Up” will be located in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood at 401 Park (corner of Brookline Ave. and Fullerton St.). Tickets go on sale Friday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m. ET, exclusively at www.friends25popup.com.

The nostalgia-packed space offers precise set re-creations and more than 50 original props from the show, providing ample opportunity to explore the show’s history and capture photos. For fans yearning to stick a turkey on their head, peek through Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relax on Chandler and Joey’s recliner after playing some foosball, or help Ross with the infamous sofa pivot, the pop-up will deliver.

Visitors will also be treated to a special Friendsgiving event on Thursday, November 28, from 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for $55, with the last time slot at 4:00 p.m. The Thanksgiving-themed pop-up will feature a special FRIENDS-themed food item to go at the end of the experience. Fans can also celebrate New Year’s Eve from 9:30 a.m.–12:10 a.m. and New Year’s Day from 9:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. with commemorative merchandise.

The pop-up will also boast a re-created Central Perk. From the legendary orange couch to a food and beverage experience, guests can sip, snack, and chat FRIENDS style. College students with a valid student ID will receive a 10% discount on food, beverages, and merchandise.

“Following a wildly successful debut in New York, we were eager to share this one-of-a-kind experience with more fans and are very happy it found a new home in Boston,” said Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President, Global Themed Entertainment, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.”

Superfly, known for its highly creative experiential festivals and projects, is equally thrilled to bring FRIENDS to Boston. “Just like the show, the pop-up is a fun and joyful experience that brings people together. We received an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from fans in New York who visited the pop-up, so we’re really looking forward to continuing the celebration and bringing this unique experience to Bostonians,” said Jonathan Mayers, co-founder, Superfly.

The pop-up, which also includes a FRIENDS retail store, opens November 21 and runs through January 5 from 9:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. It will close at 5:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving (with the last time slot at 4:00 p.m.) and Christmas Eve, and will be closed on Christmas Day. It will open on New Year’s Eve through 1:00 a.m., with the last time slot at 12:10 a.m. Regular hours will resume on New Year’s Day.

For more information, visit Friends25Popup.com. #Friends25

FRIENDS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Razer Unveils New Firefly V2 Mousing Surface

2019/10/30
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October 30, 2019 – Razer today announced an enhanced version of the original RGB gaming mouse mat. The Razer Firefly V2 is the successor of the Razer Firefly, made thinner and brighter to intensify any gamer’s Razer Chroma RGB experience. It is now the brightest RGB mouse mat powered by Razer Chroma – the world’s largest RGB lighting ecosystem, which supports over 500 devices and integration with over 130 top PC games of today.

Fitted with brighter LEDs, the Razer Firefly V2 now has 19 lighting zones around all four sides of the mat, four more than the original Razer Firefly. The limitless customization options ensure a fully personalized gaming setup with 16.8 million color options and pre-set lighting effects. The Firefly V2 is fully compatible with Razer Synapse 3.

Measuring at just 3 mm thin, the Razer Firefly V2 features a micro-textured hard surface, optimized for precise tracking across all mouse sensors, playstyles and sensitivity settings. It also features a built-in cable catch for minimal mouse drag and an anti-slip rubber base to stay firmly in place.

For more information on the Razer Firefly V2, please visit the product page.

WHEN: October 30, 2019

WHERE: Available at Razer.com and authorized resellers

PRICE: $49.99 USD / €59.99 MSRP