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

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

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

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

WHERE:
Little Tokyo – Downtown Los Angeles

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

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

Tropico 6 – Developer Featurette

2019/09/25
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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

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

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

Creative Labs Unleashes Sound Blaster X3

2019/09/25
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Geek News, Hardware News, News, Tech News

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

Sound Blaster Enters New Dimension with Super X-Fi

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

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

Sound Blaster Signature Like No Other

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

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

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

Sound Blaster X3 Hits the Sweet Spot in Functionality

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

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

Upgrade Promo for Sound Blaster Users

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

Pricing and Availability

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

For more information, visit creative.com/SBX3.

Felix The Reaper Release Date Trailer

2019/09/25
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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

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

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

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

Key Features:

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

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

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

The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween Trailer

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

September 25, 2019 – Based on the epic novels of Dav Pilkey (over 80 million copies in print!) comes the Captain Underpants Halloween special, DreamWorks The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween premiering on Netflix Tuesday, October 8th! When mean Principal Krupp and evil boy-genius Melvin make Halloween illegal and institute“Hall-no-Ween,” George and Harold team up with their friends to hack their favorite holiday, creating Hack-A-Ween. The kids wear disguises instead of costumes, carve cabbages instead of pumpkins, and get snacks instead of candy. The hacked holiday is a huge hit, so when Krupp and Melvin make even more trouble, the kids realize that in order to really save Halloween they will have to negotiate with the enemy. DreamWorks The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween tra-la-la’s its way to Netflix October 8.

From Executive Producer Peter Hastings (Animaniacs; Pinky and the Brain), DreamWorks The Spooky Tales of Captain Underpants: Hack-A-Ween features the voices of Academy Award-winner Nat Faxon (Life of The Party; Disenchantment; Married) as Mr. Krupp and Captain Underpants, Ramone Hamilton (The Grinch) as Harold, Jay Gragnani (Bubble Guppies) as George, Jorge Diaz (Jane the Virgin) as Melvin, Sean Astin (Stranger Things) as Narrator, Erica Luttrell (Magic School Bus; Steven Universe) as Erica, Evan Kishiyama (Mickey and the Roadster Racers) as Gooch, and Stephen Tobolowsky (Spaceballs, Groundhog Day) as Creepy Rattlechains.

In celebration of the upcoming special, we have the trailer to share with you!

Planet Zoo Beta Now Underway

2019/09/25
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

September 25, 2019 – The Planet Zoo Beta has begun and will run from 8:00am PDT on September 24 to 9:00am PDT on October 8.

Planet Zoo’s beta begins with the new narrative-driven Career mode that sees players begin their journey in the Temperate Biome as they learn to manage and expand an existing zoo, building habitats, adopting animals and tackling a range of Bronze, Silver and Gold objectives. Franchise mode visits the Savannah biome for a deeper simulation with an open sandbox map and the full economy, as well as online connectivity with the Planet Zoo community. The beta Community Goal will be announced soon.

The Planet Zoo beta features a range of wildlife from around the world across both modes, including the West African Lion, Reticulated Giraffe, Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard and Galapagos Giant Tortoise, with over 30 animals total, each with unique traits and personalities.

Official Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Story Trailer

2019/09/24
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Sept. 24, 2019 – Modern Warfare’s campaign trailer gives players a glimpse into the roles of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power. With its raw and gritty narrative, the visceral story brings unrivaled intensity and pushes boundaries and breaks rules the way only Modern Warfare can. Also announced alongside the campaign trailer is the XRK Weapons Pack. Those who purchase Modern Warfare digitally will receive the XRK Weapons Pack for day one launch use.

For more details about the Modern Warfare campaign and to find out which weapons are in the XRK Weapons Pack, head to the Activision Games Blog Post, here: https://blog.activision.com/call-of-duty/2019-09/Announcement-Modern-Warfare-Story-Trailer-Drops-Today

Elgato Unveils HD60 S+ External Video Capture Card

2019/09/24
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Geek News, News, Tech News

FREMONT, CA, September 24th, 2019 – Elgato, the leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced the launch of HD60 S+, an external video capture card that lets content creators play high-fidelity console games in stunning 4K60 HDR10 while simultaneously streaming or recording gameplay in 1080p60 HDR10. It’s easy to get set up and streaming with HD60 S+ thanks to a simple USB 3.0 connection and full compatibility with today’s most prominent streaming applications including OBS Studio, Streamlabs OBS, and XSplit. Accompanied by powerful Elgato 4KCU recording software, HD60 S+ is ideal for content creators looking to grow audiences on Twitch, YouTube, and Mixer.

Building upon the original hugely popular HD60 S, HD60 S+ allows 4K60 HDR10 zero-lag passthrough, with onboard video downscaling to enable streaming to any platform in industry standard full HD 1080p60 quality and recording unlimited 1080p60 HDR10 footage to your hard drive. HD60 S+ also benefits from ultra-low latency Instant Gameview technology, keeping gameplay, mic, webcam, and other sources perfectly synched.

Elgato’s 4KCU software powers HD60 S+, offering exclusive features to help you get the most out of it. Take advantage of Flashback Recording to save your gameplay retroactively with convenient DVR-like controls, and Live Commentary to record microphone audio as a separate track. These tools allow you to adjust gameplay, game audio, and microphone audio independently in post-production with ease, creating better, polished, more professional content. Record the superior color depth of HDR10 that would be lost using other software, and leverage advanced file formats that let you easily arrange gameplay footage, gameplay audio, and microphone audio independently in your favorite video editor.

An external capture solution that produces high quality footage without compromising high-fidelity gameplay, HD60 S+ empowers beginners and experienced content creators alike.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

Elgato HD60 S+ is available immediately from the Elgato worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

Elgato HD60 S+ is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR & Elgato worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of all newly released Elgato products, please refer to the Elgato website or contact your local CORSAIR/Elgato sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

For more information on HD60 S+, please visit:

https://www.elgato.com/game-capture-hd60-s-plus

The Elder Scrolls: Legends Jaws of Oblivion Teaser

2019/09/24
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Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Sept. 24, 2019 – Jaws of Oblivion, the latest expansion for The Elder Scrolls: Legends, takes players to Mehrunes Dagon’s Daedric plane of Oblivion on October 8 for PC, iOS, and Android devices. With 75+ brand new cards inspired by Bethesda Game Studios’ beloved The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Jaws of Oblivion will pull devastating Deadra through the fiery gates of Oblivion and onto the playmat.

Check out the Jaws of Oblivion trailer here:

Alongside 75+ new cards, Jaws of Oblivion introduces players to:

•    A fiery new playmat
•    Two new premade Theme Decks – Mankar’s Paradise and Martin Septim’s Ascendance
•    Four new card backs
•    New music and visual effects
•    New Invade mechanic that summons otherworldly Oblivion Gates, giving your Daedric creatures more power the more you Invade

Prepare for the Gates to open by preordering Jaws of Oblivion today for $49.99. You will receive 50 Jaws of Oblivion card packs when the set releases, plus a premium card back and epic “The Herald” title to use as soon as you complete your purchase.

Will you close shut the Jaws of Oblivion or let chaos run rampant? Choose for yourself when the next expansion for The Elder Scrolls: Legends launches October 8.