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Earthfall: Alien Horde Nintendo Switch Trailer

2019/09/18

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

SEATTLE, WA – September 18, 2019 – Nimble, the newly formed pacific northwest game developer today announced Earthfall: Alien Horde, a revitalization of the hit FPS Earthfall — previously released on Xbox One, PS4, and Steam — is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 11, 2019. Featuring the entirety of Earthfall, plus all its many updates, Earthfall: Alien Horde brings online and all-new local wireless 4-player co-op exclusively to the Nintendo Switch. Featuring tons of content for players to enjoy, Earthfall: Alien Horde will be available for $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop.

“Bringing Earthfall: Alien Horde to the Nintendo Switch made perfect sense to us,” said Russell Williams of Nimble. “The ability to play with your friends anywhere — online or with local wireless play — is really going to be a fun and unique feature that works extremely well with our 4-player co-operative FPS. Switch is a great console and Earthfall: Alien Horde is great on Switch. We hope everyone has fun taking on the apocalyptic horde of aliens and their overlords.”

Earthfall: Alien Horde for Nintendo Switch features include:

A Horde of Content — 15 unique locations, including 11 campaign chapters, 5 invasion maps, and tons of unlockable items!

Hardcore Co-op — Drop in, drop out and engage in classic four-player co-operative gunplay inspired by the greatest co-op shooters of our time. Now with local wireless co-op, in addition to online play.

Death from Above — Fight the horde, a procedurally generated alien menace that makes every gameplay session tense, exciting, fresh, and utterly lethal.

Well-armed Allies — Become one of four story-driven characters and battle through an alien-infested plot while utilizing advanced weaponry and printable guns.

Constructible Defenses – Strategically place barricades that electrify or set the alien scourge afire. Deploy automatic sentries to create the perfect alien killing zones or set up mounted turrets to achieve firepower superiority.

Doublefine’s Knights and Bikes Becoming Animated Series

2019/09/17

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London, September 2019. TIGER ASPECT PRODUCTIONS have optioned the rights to develop KNIGHTS AND BIKES from its creators FOAM SWORD and KNIGHTS OF, publisher of the accompanying book series. Tiger Aspect Productions [Mr Bean, Charlie and Lola, Aliens Love Underpants, Peaky Blinders] plan to create a Knights and Bikes animated series.

KNIGHTS AND BIKES is the critically acclaimed video game by award-winning creators Rex Crowle and Moo Yu, [LittleBigPlanet, Ratchet and Clank, Tearaway and Moshi Monsters] and book series by Gabrielle Kent.

A hand-painted action adventure, set on an island with a heart-warming friendship at its core. Demelza is dragged out of her everyday life by her new best friend Nessa, on a quest to find legendary treasures and solve ancient mysteries. The duo ride their bikes, solving puzzles, causing accidental mayhem and generally having the best holiday-adventure possible. They’re accompanied with Frizbees, water-balloons, their trusty bikes and their loyal pet goose Captain Honkers. In a story where freedom, friendship, collaboration and ingenuity are at its heart. The game has been rated by PEGI for players 7 years old and higher.

Rex Crowle, co-creator: “The energy, humour and joy that continually bursts out of TV animation was a large inspiration in creating Knights And Bikes, not just in the way it looks, but also in the themes and tone of the game. It’s a fantastically fun new development for us to be working with Tiger Aspect on a Knights And Bikes animated series, and taking things full-circle. In fact I wonder what future games this series will inspire?!”

Tom Beattie, Head of Kids and Family at Tiger Aspect Productions: “Having been a huge fan of Rex and Moo’s previous games, it’s a no brainer for us to develop the world of Knights and Bikes as an animated series. With a funky female duo at its heart, a stunning world to explore and two brilliant books from Knights Of – we’re thrilled to be part of the adventure”.

Inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of published the spin-off books by Gabrielle Kent with more books planned in the series. David Stevens, publisher, commented that he is “excited that the brilliant world Rex and Moo created, and Gabrielle has expanded, will be bouncing off the page with the brilliant team at Tiger Aspect.”

Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus and more Out Now

2019/09/17

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Book News, Geek News, News

9/17/2019 – Experience Dungeons & Dragons in a way that you’ve never seen before with Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus, Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus Dice & Miscellany, and Battle for Baldur’s Gate – all available for purchase starting today.

Baldur’s Gate, a dangerous metropolis, ranks among the most iconic locations in fantasy, popularized by the video game series of the same name.

Information about the new releases includes:

Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus

The newest Dungeons & Dragons adventure book takes players (level 1 to 13) from Baldur’s Gate to Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells. Players become embroiled in a plot that sprawls from the shadows of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the planes-spanning Blood War! Do players have what it takes to turn infernal war machines and nefarious contracts against the archdevil Zariel and her diabolical hordes? And can they ever hope to find their way home safely when pitted against the infinite evils of the Nine Hells?

Baldur’s Gate: Descent Into Avernus also introduces the infernal war machines — battle-ready vehicles for use in the Blood War between devils and demons. Players can customize these engines of destruction to traverse the deadly depths of Avernus.

Fans can enjoy two beautifully designed covers – the standard cover illustrated by Tyler Jacobson and the alternative cover featuring a distinctive design by Hydro74.

Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus Dice & Miscellany

From the streets of Baldur’s Gate to the front lines of the Blood War, the dice you cast might be your last. The Dice & Miscellany set includes 11 dice, a dice tray/box, 20 double-sided cards with exclusive content, a foldout map of Avernus, and even a sizing chart for the demons and devils of the Blood War!

Battle for Baldur’s Gate

The first expansion for the wildly popular, easy-to-learn, family-friendly card game, Dungeon Mayhem, which released in 2018. With new art by Jake Parker (founder of popular art challenge Inktober), this expansion unleashes two brand new characters from Baldur’s Gate—beloved ranger, Minsc, with his miniature giant space hamster, Boo, and the shapeshifting druid Jaheira.

Rebel Cops Launch Trailer

2019/09/17

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

Minsk, Belarus / Vienna, Austria, September 17th, 2019: After years of keeping the secret, THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio are happy to confirm that Rebel Cops, a turn-based tactics stealth game set in This Is the Police universe, is out today!

Watch the release trailer here:

Rebel Cops will be available for PC, Xbox® One, PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch ™ on September 17th for just $9.99 / €9.99, offering 15 hours of challenging gameplay.

Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son Launch Trailer

2019/09/17

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

September 17, 2019 – “Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son” is a VR narrative-driven, adventure-comedy game and a continuation of the beloved movie “Groundhog Day.” Players explore the world created in the film and embark on a new journey to break a time-loop through over 6 hours of puzzles and branching narrative gameplay. “Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son” is published by Sony Pictures Virtual Reality (SPVR), developed by Tequila Works, and produced by SPVR and MWM Immersive.

The game is now available on PlayStation VR and other VR platforms:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP8825-CUSA15818_00-GROUNDHOGDAY2019

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1087500/Groundhog_Day_Like_Father_Like_Son/

https://www.oculus.com/experiences/rift/1942845939155229/?locale=en_US

CORSAIR Launches iCUE 465X RGB Smart Case

2019/09/17

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Geek News, Hardware News, News

FREMONT, CA, September 17th, 2019 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of the new CORSAIR iCUE 465X RGB Mid-Tower ATX Smart Case, offering PC enthusiasts smart RGB lighting and strong cooling with three included CORSAIR LL120 RGB PWM fans behind two beautiful tempered glass panels in a black or white chassis. Users can create stunning, customizable visuals out-of-the-box with the included iCUE Lighting Node CORE RGB Lighting Controller and iCUE software.

The 465X RGB features premium, 4mm-thick edge-to-edge tempered glass panels on the side and front of the chassis, perfect for showcasing the vibrant light shows from all of your high-profile RGB components. Three included CORSAIR LL120 RGB PWM fans light up your system with 16 individually addressable RGB LEDs each, while keeping temperatures down with powerful cooling by running up to 1,500 RPM.

Simply plug up to six of the same CORSAIR RGB fans into the included iCUE Lighting Node CORE to fully customize your lighting through iCUE software, without the need for a separate fan hub. iCUE unites all of your compatible components and devices through a single interface, giving you full customization and control of your entire setup. iCUE’s unrivaled level of lighting customization, synchronized across all of your compatible devices such as fans, DRAM, keyboards, and more, helps set your system apart from the rest. When playing iCUE-integrated games, your entire setup turns into an extension of the action – all your iCUE-compatible components and devices dynamically react to in-game events to reach an unprecedented level of immersion.

Building a serious PC also requires serious cooling. The 465X RGB’s three front intake fans draw in cool air through wide ventilation gaps in the front panel, while a Direct Airflow Path™ layout ensures ample airflow to your PC’s hottest components. The 465X RGB also has the potential for even stronger cooling thanks to a spacious interior that can support up to 6x 120mm cooling fans or multiple radiators, including a 360mm radiator in front.

Behind it’s classic styling and vibrant RGB lighting, the 465X RGB offers room for up to six drives for your storage needs: up to 2x 3.5in HDDs and up to 4x 2.5in SSDs. Intuitive cable routing channels and tie-downs, along with internal rubber grommets, make it easy to build a tidy and professional-looking PC, while three removable dust filters in the front, roof, and floor keep your components clean long after the build is complete.

For breathtaking, synchronized RGB lighting right out of the box, the 465X RGB is the clear choice.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The CORSAIR iCUE 465X RGB Mid-Tower ATX Smart Case is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The 465X RGB is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the 465X RGB, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the 465X RGB, please visit:

White: https://www.corsair.com/465x-smart-case-white

Black: https://www.corsair.com/465x-smart-case-black

Schwarzenegger’s RED HEAT Coming to 4K Ultra HD this October

2019/09/16

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September 1, 2019 – A legendary action superstar teams up with a legendary funny-man when Red Heat arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) for the first time on October 29 from Lionsgate. Just in time for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s return to the big screen in Terminator: Dark Fate, Red Heat stars the action film superstar himself alongside James Belushi, Peter Boyle, Ed O’Ross, Academy Award® nominee Laurence Fishburne (1993, Best Actor, What’s Love Got to Do with It), and Gina Gershon. Experience four times the resolution of full HD with the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, which includes Dolby Vision® HDR, bringing entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, the Red Heat 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will include multiple featurettes, which dive into Arnold’s action legacy and the film’s Soviet Union setting, and will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Belushi star in this nonstop action thriller from the director of 48 HRS.

CAST
Arnold Schwarzenegger         Terminator 2: Judgment Day, True Lies, Predator
James Belushi                        TV’s “Saturday Night Live,” Little Shop of Horrors
Peter Boyle                             Taxi Driver, Young Frankenstein
Ed O’Ross                              Lethal Weapon, Universal Soldier
Laurence Fishburne               The Matrix, Contagion, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Gina Gershon                         Showgirls, Killer Joe, Bound

4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

“Arnold Schwarzenegger – The Man Who Raised Hollywood” Featurette
“Political Context of Red Heat” Featurette
“East Meets West” Featurette
“A Stunt Man for All Seasons” Featurette
“I’m Not Russian, But I Play One on TV” Featurette
“Making of Red Heat” Featurette
Original Trailer

World of Warships Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

2019/09/16

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Austin, TX, September 16, 2019 – Wargaming is celebrating World of Warships’ fourth anniversary with the arrival of update 0.8.8 today which brings two new ships next to a variety of rewards to unlock for dedicated players of the popular online game. To keep in the festive mood, the renowned developer and publisher has also announced a global birthday stream, lifting the veil on future plans, will go live on Friday the September 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET.

World of Warships celebrates its 4th anniversary by giving players the opportunity to earn super containers for their first victory aboard Tier X ships in the new update 0.8.8. First wins on lower tier ships will also give players valuable rewards, such as special signals and an exclusive anniversary camouflage. New combat missions have been added for the occasion, and completing them will reward prospective commanders with three additional super containers, as well as a container unlocking a random Tier VI Premium ship.

Update 0.8.8. also features two new Tier X ships: the British Thunderer and the American Ohio battleships. The Thunderer is an alternative take on its close cousin, the Conqueror, and sports 457 mm guns with very high shell damage, has a good accuracy and a fast reload time. The new British battleship comes with a less effective Repair party consumable than that of the Conqueror, but will be able to use it once more than its sister-ship. The American Ohio battleship features eight 457 mm guns and powerful secondary armament. This, combined with a shorter reload on the Repair Party consumable, as well as its decent armour make the Ohio a well-suited ship for close to medium range skirmishes.

Furthermore, update 0.8.8. features two Ranked Sprints, each allowing players to earn up to 10,000 coal to be exchanged in the Armory for Premium ships. Clans will also get their share with two Clan brawls of opposing teams of 3 players on smaller maps for especially intense naval combat. Finally, a host of modifications and improvements are included, with a massive overhaul for the sound system for more realistic and immersive battles, a large increase in the Armory’s stock with the addition of multiple premium ships, and updated maps with new lighting models.

A global anniversary stream for World of Warships will go live on Friday September 20th with a fun retrospective on the past year, as well as a sneak peek on what’s to come for World of Warships. For the anniversary, multiple gifts will be given out during the stream, with a chance for players to earn a premium ship. The global stream can be watched at 12:00 p.m. ET time on World of Warships official YouTube channel.

Further details on the Update 0.8.8. can be found here.

The Surge 2 Symphony of Violence Trailer

2019/09/16

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9/16/2019 – Less than two weeks to go! Prepare yourself to dismantle and take apart your foes on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC when The Surge 2 releases on September 24. Deck13’s latest hardcore Action-RPG utilizes its signature limb-targeting system, allowing you to rip and tear equipment from your foes using brutal executions. Witness the weapons, enemies, and executions backed by Sharon Van Etten’s cover of ‘The End of the World’ in the Symphony of Violence Trailer, released today.

The Surge 2 brings back The Surge’s acclaimed combat system, allowing you to target and weaken enemy armor points so you can take the equipment for yourself, or aim for a weak spot and finish the fights quickly. Each fight becomes a desperate risk-versus-reward decision, and you must utilize all the tools in your arsenal to survive, including a customizable combat drone, game-changing implants, a new directional parrying system and many more…

Discover the mysteries of Jericho City and the sources of the nanomachine plague alongside Athena, a young girl linked to your past, and escape the gripping chaos of Jericho City.

Pre-orders are now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and come with the URBN Gear Pack, which includes a new armor set, two new weapons, and other cosmetics and equipment. The Surge 2 releases September 24.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch Gets Six Flags Fright Fest Update

2019/09/16

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Geek News, Halloween, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

September 16, 2019 – Experience Thrills by Day and Fright by Night in Atari’s fan-favorite mobile game RollerCoaster Tycoon® Touch™. The Six Flags Fright Fest update makes its way to the game right in time for the Fall season!

Following the official licensing announcement made between Atari and Six Flags Entertainment, the world’s largest regional theme park company, the Fright Fest update serves as one of several installments of additional Six Flags branded content to be delivered as periodic updates to RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch. This latest Fright Fest themed update is packed with things that go bump in the night and gives a new meaning to the term “thrill ride!”

New features of the RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch Fright Fest update include:

Face the Skull, Conquer the Mountain! Six Flags’ terrifying coaster, Skull Mountain, makes its grand debut!
The brand new ice cream shop, Six Below, is now open for business. Offer sweet treats to your park guests!
Enjoy the new Demon Rock statue in your park; don’t get too close — it might bite!
Collect the brand-new Undead Hand decoration with a Fright Fest sign and the Six Flags Orange Flag!
Complete Weekly Challenges to earn Six Flags assets and gain special currency to spin a wheel for fabulous prizes!
New Scenario “Small but Durable” — your park has a contract with a new supplier that offers extremely durable rides! The catch? They hold half the peeps the previous models did. The goals for the 3 ranks are based on Peep count and Revenue Per Hour. Rewards based on performance include Coins, Tickets, Aquacoins, Experience Points and Skins. Skin Rewards:
- Bronze: Western skin for the Fortune Teller.
- Silver: Adventure skin for the Tornado
- Gold: Classic skin for the Twisted Twizzler

Check out this all-new RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch Fright Fest trailer:

Boasting over 24 million players since the game’s release in early 2017 on iOS and Android devices, RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch’s latest Fright Fest update allows players to continue creating and customizing their dream parks to their heart’s desire — now with a touch of eerie goodness. The Fright Fest update follows other seasonal and holiday-inspired updates such as the springy Easter update, cutesy Valentine’s Day update, and more. Other thrilling recent updates included a wet and wild Water Park expansion.

To download RollerCoaster Tycoon Touch and check out the all-new Fright Fest update features, head on over to:
App Store: http://bit.ly/2jmGTxS_IOS
Google Play: http://bit.ly/2qk4oyI