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Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2019/10/01
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Oxford, October 1st, 2019 – Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition has blitzed onto Nintendo Switch! Fans can now purchase and play Rebellion’s award-winning tactical shooter, available both on the Nintendo eShop and as a boxed edition.

To celebrate the launch, Rebellion has released a brand new trailer showcasing the game’s thrilling gameplay on the Nintendo Switch!

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION

Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition is the comprehensive collection of OSS agent Karl Fairburne’s assignments in North Africa, 1942. In addition to the intense story campaign, Sniper Elite 3: Ultimate Edition features all of the additional content ever released for the game! That includes four extra campaign levels in which you’ll have to singlehandedly prevent the murder of Churchill and covertly assassinate the Führer in a breathtaking mission that can be completed in multiple ways!

In addition to the base game, Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch includes:

·        The SAVE CHURCHILL additional mini-campaign, split across three thrilling missions

·        The iconic TARGET HITLER: HUNT THE GREY WOLF additional campaign mission

·        8 additional weapon packs featuring 24 extra weapons

·        6 additional competitive multiplayer maps

·        The challenging Overwatch co-op mission TWILIGHT STRIKE

·        The Shooting Range, featuring weapon-specific challenges

EXCLUSIVE SWITCH FEATURES

And Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch offers exclusive new features including:

• LOCAL CO-OP AND MULTIPLAYER – In addition to online, Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition supports local wireless multiplayer for the first time! Buddy up through the entire campaign in 2-player local co-op, and in the Overwatch and Survival modes. Take on your mates in local competitive multiplayer for up to 4 players! Or go online with competitive multiplayer for up to 8 players!

• MOTION CONTROLS – Fine tune your aiming with gyroscope controls and feel bullet impact with HD rumble!

• PRO CONTROLLER SUPPORT – Take your levels of precision sniping up a notch!

Sniper Elite 3 Ultimate Edition takes you across oases, canyons and sand-swept cities in a deadly rush to sabotage a Nazi super weapon. Use devastating traps and melee takedowns to take out your targets stealthily. Hone your sharpshooting by mastering gravity, wind and even your heart rate. Watch your bullets rip through organs, bones and even vehicles in the trademark X-Ray Kill Cam.

For more information, please visit www.Sniper.com

Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack Terminator T-800 Gameplay Trailer

2019/10/01
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

October 1, 2019 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm Studios today released a new gameplay trailer for Mortal Kombat 11, the No. 1 selling console game in the U.S. year-to-date*, showcasing the Terminator T-800 from the upcoming Skydance and Paramount Pictures film, “Terminator: Dark Fate.” Featuring the likeness of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator T-800 is the ultimate cyborg assassin, sent back in time from a post-apocalyptic future. Nearly indestructible with superior technology, fighting skills and artificial intelligence capabilities, the Terminator T-800 is the next playable fighter set to join Mortal Kombat 11, available Oct. 8 as part of the early access period for Kombat Pack owners.

Lastly, a Mortal Kombat 11 free trial will be available from Oct. 11-14 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, offering access to all multiplayer game modes, a portion of the Story mode, the full base game roster of characters and a preview of the recently added Kombat Pack fighters – Terminator T-800, Nightwolf and Shang Tsung – within the Towers of Time mode. Please note, a PlayStation Plus subscription or Xbox Live Gold membership is required to participate in online multiplayer matches during the free trial. These subscriptions are not required to enjoy single player content during the trial.

Kombat Pack owners will also have access to new character skins (available Oct. 8), including:

  • Alternate Terminator T-800 character skins.

  • New Cassie Cage (“Cassie Quinn”) character skin inspired by DC villain, Harley Quinn.

  • Double Feature Skin Pack, featuring new character skins for Sonya Blade (“Cyborg Hunter”), Kano (“Cash Machine Kano”) and Johnny Cage (“Red Carpet Johnny Cage”).

Additionally, all Mortal Kombat 11 owners have access to current and upcoming free content updates, including:

  • Added Tournament Variation (available now) – Third tournament variation added for all characters, which can be used in Kombat League, offline Tournament mode and any match with Kompetitive mode enabled.

  • Kombat League Season 4 (available now) – Next installment of the seasonal ranked mode, entitled the “Season of Chaos,” is available now, allowing players to compete against other online Kombatants to earn exclusive in-game rewards.

  • Team Raid (coming soon) – New multiplayer Tower coming soon to the Towers of Time mode, where two or three players must work together as a team to complete group challenges and defeat one powerful boss, all at the same time, to earn unique in-game rewards.

The Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack is the best way to upgrade the Mortal Kombat 11 game experience with new downloadable content (DLC), featuring six characters, numerous skin and gear sets and one-week early access for all content. The new characters coming to Mortal Kombat 11 via the Kombat Pack include Terminator T-800 (Oct. 8 early access), Sindel (Nov. 26 early access), The Joker (Jan. 28 early access) and Spawn (March 17 early access), along with Nightwolf (available now) and Shang Tsung (available now). Players can purchase the Kombat Pack as part of the Mortal Kombat 11 Premium Edition for $89.99 (SRP) or individually for $39.99 (SRP). All DLC characters and bonus character skins will be available for individual purchase after the one-week early access period.

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 11, please visit www.mortalkombat.com, or join the community conversation on Facebook (MortalKombat), Instagram (@MortalKombat), Twitter (@MortalKombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Mixer (NetherRealm), Discord (MortalKombat) and Reddit (MortalKombat).

WB Studio Tour Extends SoCal Resident Discount Through December

2019/09/30
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Geek News, Movie News, News

(Burbank, CA.) –Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood (WBSTH) announced the continuation of its SoCal savings offer through the “chilly months,” providing an exclusive discount to Southern California residents from Bakersfield to San Diego. Through December 19, 2019, residents in zip codes 90000 through 93599 may purchase tickets online at a discounted rate of $57, saving $15 off general admission tours.

On the Studio Tour, fans can get an exclusive look at iconic set locations and soundstages from hit TV series including Gilmore Girls, Shameless, Full(er) House, The Real, Ellen and more. Additionally, fans of the 2018 underwater world, Atlantis, can stop by the interactive Aquaman exhibit located adjacent to the Wonder Woman exhibit allowing guests to revel the Amazon world of their favorite female superhero and prepare for her return to the big screen in summer 2020. Following the Marauder’s map, guests can explore J.K. Rowling’s magical world of Harry Potter by getting sorted into a house with Hogwarts one and only Sorting Hat or wandering into original props and costumes from the film, Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald.

Concluding the Studio Tour is the interactive soundstage, Stage 48: Script To Screen, where guests can get a behind-the-scenes peek at the television and filmmaking process including a ride on one of the Wizarding World’s broomsticks or Batman’s iconic Batpod as well as discover the secrets behind classic scenes from visually appealing films such as The Matrix or Gravity. Furthermore, visitors get an inside look at fan-favorites including original sets from The Big Bang Theory and recreate scenes from Friends in the Central Perk set while sitting on the historic orange couch.

With the always evolving exhibits and experiences, WBSTH continues to offer their guests from around the world an intimate look at how Hollywood magic is made. Through behind the scenes tours and exclusive looks at costumes and props used in production, fans can get closer to some of their favorite films and TV shows such as Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Batman, Shameless, Casablanca, Wonder Woman and more.

Disclaimer: Ticket Valid September 16 to December 19, 2019. Purchase & visitation must occur by December 19, 2019. No Blockout dates apply. Each purchaser and visitor must reside within zip-codes 90000-93599. Limit of 6 tickets per purchase. Proof of residency required at Will Call with valid photo ID showing address of each guest. If residency cannot be confirmed, you may be charged the full priced ticket at Will Call. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Offer may not be combined with other ticket discounts or promotions. Subject to capacity, restrictions and change without notice.

Ghostbusters and Night of the Living Dead Add-Ons Announced for Into the Dead 2

2019/09/30
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Geek News, Halloween, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Baltimore, MD – September 30th – Independent games publisher Versus Evil in partnership with PikPok are proud to release the officially licensed Ghostbusters™ and George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead™ mission trailers for their apocalyptic zombie shooter Into The Dead 2 that is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 25th.

Fans of the Ghostbusters™ and Night of the Living Dead™ franchises will be reunited with the familiar and iconic characters.

In the Ghostbusers Add On, players will have the chance to join the Ghostbusters’ team and join Egon, Winston, Peter, and Ray as a new rookie Ghostbuster recruited to investigate a paranormal disturbance.

George A. Romero’s Night of the Living Dead Add On will have players following the story of Ben and his grueling encounters prior to the events of the iconic film. Fans can experience the events of the zombie uprising as they team up with country girl Alice in a fight for survival across 12 levels.

Officially licensed Ghostbusters™ and Night of The Living Dead™ missions for Into The Dead 2 will be available on the launch date, sold separately on the Nintendo eShop and will be included with the physical version of the game. The game pre-order now at participating retail stores and on the Nintendo eShop.

Stranger Things Season 4 Announced

2019/09/30
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Hollywood, Calif., – September 30, 2019 — Netflix has renewed the worldwide hit series Stranger Things for a fourth season and signed series creators and showrunners The Duffer Brothers to a multi-year film and series overall deal.

“The Duffer Brothers have captivated viewers around the world with Stranger Things and we’re thrilled to expand our relationship with them to bring their vivid imaginations to other film and series projects our members will love,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “We can’t wait to see what The Duffer Brothers have in store when they step outside the world of The Upside Down.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to continue our relationship with Netflix. Ted Sarandos, Cindy Holland, Brian Wright, and Matt Thunell took a huge chance on us and our show — and forever changed our lives. From our first pitch meeting to the release of Stranger Things 3, the entire team at Netflix has been nothing short of sensational, providing us with the kind of support, guidance, and creative freedom we always dreamed about. We can’t wait to tell many more stories together — beginning, of course, with a return trip to Hawkins!”

Turtle Beach Unveils Elite Atlas Aero Gaming Headset

2019/09/30
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 30, 2019 — Turtle Beach (Nasdaq: HEAR), a leading gaming audio and accessory brand, today announced the all-new Elite Atlas Aero Wireless High-Performance PC Headset – the latest addition to its lauded Atlas PC line – is available globally at participating retailers and from www.turtlebeach.com. Raising the bar for high-quality wireless audio on PC, the Elite Atlas Aero delivers premium sound and comfort, has a 30-hour rechargeable battery, and debuts alongside Turtle Beach’s new Control Studio™ desktop software suite featuring immersive Waves Nx® audio technology that transforms stereo and surround sound into a full panoramic 3D audio experience. Control Studio also features a PC-optimized version of Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing® sound setting for a competitive advantage, plus the Waves Maxx suite of sound settings where users can tune both gaming and microphone audio, making it perfect for gamers and streamers alike. The Elite Atlas Aero is available at participating retailers worldwide and at www.turtlebeach.com for a MSRP of $149.95.

And as a special gift for gamers who also love music, Turtle Beach is also offering a full year of TIDAL Premium with the purchase of an Elite Atlas Aero Wireless High-Performance PC Headset. Beginning today through January 31, 2020, fans who purchase an Elite Atlas Aero from www.turtlebeach.com will receive a code for 12 FREE months of TIDAL Premium when activated by December 31, 2020, giving them the opportunity to stream their favorite artists from their mobile devices, wireless speakers, and computers.

“Elite Atlas Aero delivers an unrivaled audio experience and we believe it to be the best wireless PC gaming headset on the market,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “The Aero combines our expertise on delivering superior comfort and quality in gaming headsets with the GRAMMY® award-winning Waves team and their powerful Nx 3D audio which takes PC sound to entirely new heights. And of course we’re also thrilled to offer fans more access to the music they love through TIDAL, where they’ll get a full year of TIDAL’s high-quality Premium service on us with the purchase of an Aero headset from turtlebeach.com.”

Added Tomer Elbaz, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Electronics at Waves Audio, “Waves Nx and Maxx technologies featured in Turtle Beach’s new Control Studio software suite offer a new level of engagement and control to gamers from casual to core. Recognizing that we actually hear before we see, the Elite Atlas Aero with Waves provides sonic depth and clarity that enables quicker responses to gameplay, deeper focus, and a more immersive entertainment experience.”

Below are full details for Turtle Beach’s Elite Atlas Aero Wireless PC Gaming Headset.

Elite Atlas Aero Wireless PC Gaming Headset

Whether dominating the battlefield, streaming your favorite game or simply enjoying all that the internet has to offer, Turtle Beach’s Elite Atlas Aero is built for the complete wireless PC audio experience, providing premium sound and comfort, and a vast, customizable soundstage. Access Turtle Beach’s Control Studio – an all-new desktop software suite with many options to customize your audio, including Waves Nx audio technology which transports players into a home theatre-like 3D listening experience, Waves Maxx sound enhancements, as well as a PC-optimized version of Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing sound setting. Powerful 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers and a high-sensitivity microphone deliver crisp sound and crystal-clear chat for focused immersion. Built with comfort and durability in mind, the Elite Atlas Aero features a sleek metal headband with a floating cushion, Turtle Beach’s exclusive ProSpecs™ Glasses Relief system, and includes a rechargeable 30-hour battery so you can stay in the game or stream even longer.

Code Vein Launch Trailer

2019/09/27
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 27, 2019) – Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released CODE VEIN™ for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC via STEAM®. Adapt and overcome challenging enemies, brutal bosses, and uncover the secrets of Vein in this thrilling 3rd person action-adventure RPG.

In the not-too-distant future, a mysterious disaster has brought collapse to the world as we know it. Towering skyscrapers, once symbols of prosperity, are now lifeless graves of humanity’s past pierced by the Thorns of Judgment. At the center of the destruction lies a hidden society of Revenants called Vein. This final stronghold is where the remaining few fight to survive, blessed with Gifts of power in exchange for their memories and a thirst for blood. Give into the bloodlust fully and risk becoming one of the Lost, fiendish ghouls devoid of any remaining humanity.

In CODE VEIN, players travel across the interconnected dungeons of the world as they unlock mysteries surrounding Vein and themselves. As they delve deeper into the game and come across tougher challenges, players can switch battle styles and loadout of abilities as well as their weapons to better handle the obstacles in front of them.

On their journey, players will encounter various characters that will offer their friendship and services. Some will even team up with players and help them throughout the game as A.I. controlled partners. Each partner has their own unique traits to help complement a player’s playstyle or well suited for an area. For those wanting a bit more challenge, they can go it alone and tackle the game by themselves. A cooperative multiplayer mode is also included for friends to team up and play through the game together. Special underground sections of the game tuned for cooperative play are also available for an added challenge.

“CODE VEIN combines the popular ‘die-and-retry’ genre of games with a strong and engaging vampire anime story,” said Stephen Akana, Senior Global Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The CODE VEIN development team implemented a lot of options within the game to help newcomers to the genre ease their way into the challenging gameplay while making sure fans of its style of game are provided with a depth of combat options and character builds.”

CODE VEIN is available now for the PlayStation 4 system, Xbox One, and PC with a MSRP of $59.99 and ESRB rating of “M” for Mature. For more information on CODE VEIN and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Conan Exiles Launches Mounts

2019/09/27
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OSLO, Norway – Sept 27th, 2019 – Ever since launch of Conan Exiles, players have craved for mounts to be added to The Exiled Lands. This December will see that desire come true. A free update will see all Exiles able to capture and train their own mounts, as well as a new pet leveling system and mounted combat. This means players will finally be able to charge into battle, wielding their sword high, driving their enemies before them!

While the mount system will be free to everyone, a new DLC, Riders of Hyboria, will be released simultaneously for $9.99 / €9.99 and as part of the Year 2 Season Pass. This will offer a wider range of mounts and armor, though not any gameplay advantages. Both the free update and the DLC will be available on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

Funcom will reveal more information about mounts and the mount system in the weeks leading up to the release in December. Make sure to check out Conan Exiles on Steam or the official Conan Exiles blog for the latest updates. The new addition to the game will also be showcased at TwitchCon (Sept. 27th – Sept. 29th), where players can come see for themselves.

Conan Exiles is an open world survival game, set in the savage lands of Conan the Barbarian. The game launched in full on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on May 8th, 2018, and quickly became Funcom’s best-selling game ever. Riders of Hyboria will be the 9th DLC since launch. The game has also had a host of free updates, containing new lands to explore, more end-game content, building pieces, bug fixes and performance improvements.

Frostpunk: Console Edition Story Trailer

2019/09/27
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Warsaw, Poland – Sep. 27th, 2019 — Frostpunk — a strategic game combining city-building gameplay, brutal survival in a frozen 19th-century world, and a truly unique society simulation — is creeping ever closer to its console release on October 11th, 2019.

Faced with the daunting challenge of adapting the game with consoles in mind, 11 bit studios worked tirelessly to create a strategy title that plays naturally and intuitively with a controller. Rebuilt from the ground up with redesigned controls and a revised UX, Frostpunk: Console Edition has been made completely and solely for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. For all the console gamers who missed out on Frostpunk on PC, we give you a look into the Frostpunk universe in this Story Trailer:

Frostpunk is a society survival game whee heat means life and every decision comes at a price. Presenting complex strategic gameplay, demanding challenges and rich story, Frostpunk extends its unmatched survival experience to consoles. Adapted to the new platforms, with revised controls and adjusted mechanics – Frostpunk: Console Edition allows you to fully test your tactical prowess on the frozen wastelands