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Haunted Little Tokyo Announced in Los Angeles

2019/09/04

Little Tokyo will transform into Haunted Little Tokyo for the third year on select nights throughout the month of October with more spooktacular fun than ever before. Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins of all ages are dared to experience Little Tokyo like never before during the month-long Halloween festivities ranging from a family-friendly pumpkin patch, live entertainment and spooky sounds, interactive ghostly games, free Halloween movie screenings, ‘haunted’ walking tours, and all culminating in a frightfully fun block party and costume contest.

Go Little Tokyo invites thrill seekers of all ages to join in the bone-chilling fun as the heart of Downtown LA oozes with spooky themed-activities, evenings of unforgettable family-friendly entertainment and special events throughout the frightful season. On Saturday, October 26, bring your friends to downtown Los Angeles’ biggest Halloween block party and costume contest and stay for the local food vendors, music, and games. Monsters and Halloween fear junkies are encouraged to slither into their best costumes and mingle with monsters.
To stay up to date on the latest Haunted Little Tokyo announcements visit hauntedlittletokyo.com or like Go Little Tokyo on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. #golittletokyo #hauntedlittletokyo

WHEN:
Select nights October 1-31, 2019
Haunted Little Tokyo Block Party: Saturday, October 26, 2019
For a full calendar of events visit hauntedlittletokyo.com
WHERE:
Little Tokyo – Downtown Los Angeles
Haunted Night in Little Tokyo: The Block Party will be on 2nd Street in between Central Avenue & San Pedro Street

TICKETS AND REGISTRATION:
Free, depending on the activity. For more information please visit 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 Go Little Tokyo, Cafe Dulce, and Wolf and Crane.

Spooks and Spirits Presents: Monster Movies for Music Event Announced

2019/09/04

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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

[San Diego, CA] – September 4, 2019 – Ghouls, ghosts, and goblins 18+ are invited to “scare for a care” this October with the first-ever “Spooks and Spirits Presents: Monster Movies for Music” on Sunday, October 20. Jam-packed with frightful-fun all night long, San Diego’s Observatory Theater will be overcome by the Halloween spirit with Zombie Flash Mobs, a special movie screening, live music performances, Halloween costume contests, silent auctions benefiting MusiCares, and much more still to be announced. Tickets are available now at www.monstermoviesformusic.com.

“As a fan of horror films and someone who has leaned on music to survive this thing we call life, it’s my honor to organize an event that can make a true difference for music people in times of need,” shared Steve C. Rowin, Founder of Spooks and Spirits. “I hope this event will not only bring the music and haunt communities together, but that it will also inspire all of SoCal to enjoy the seasonal festivities, have a few scares, and give back to those in need.”

The inaugural Monster Movies for Music will ooze with spooky themed activities including monster make-up demonstrations with Christopher Olsen of Backstage Artist SD, horror art showcases, and a horror fan silent auction. Face your fears and sleep with one eye open after watching the classic cult movie Rob Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses or dance along with the living-dead during the San Diego Thriller Zombie Flash Mob.

Don your creepiest Halloween costume and enjoy live music performances including popular Rob Zombie tribute band “Zombiewood.” Event-goers are encouraged to arrive in their finest “Captain Spaulding” attire as San Diego’s newest horror Halloween event attempts to set a record for most people dressed as the notorious Rob Zombie character. More devilish details and sinister surprises are still to be announced.

The inaugural “Spooks and Spirits Presents: Monster Movies for Music” will open at 5:00PM, with parking and line entrance beginning at 4:30PM. Tickets are on sale now with general admission prices starting at $29.99. Reserved table seating and VIP tickets are available. “Spooks and Spirits Presents: Monster Movies for Music” is an 18+ event located at The Observatory North Park (2891 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104). For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.monstermoviesformusic.com.

The Long Journey Home Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2019/09/04

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

HAMBURG, Germany — Sept. 4, 2019 — Daedalic Entertainment’s space exploration RPG The Long Journey Home releases today on Nintendo Switch. Nintendo players can finally join the award-winning game’s rag-tag crew on an adventure of danger and discovery, already available for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

When humanity’s first FTL jump goes wrong, it strands your group of explorers on the other side of the galaxy from Earth. With your spacecraft barely holding together and resources dwindling, it’s up to you to choose your crew, explore the vastness of space, deal with alien races and find a way to return home.

In this procedurally generated experience, each playthrough is unique and only shows you a small part of The Long Journey Home universe. In any playthrough, you’ll meet at least four different alien races out of a large pool of possible races in various combinations, and it’s up to you to decide how to deal with them – peacefully or through other means.

Navigating your ship across an open galaxy won’t be an easy challenge, thanks to the constant danger of being sucked into black holes, attacked by alien warships and more. Each decision counts: landing on strange planets might give you something with which to survive, but it might also damage your ship and endanger your crewmates. You’ll need to carefully consider your options and make smart choices to have a hope of making it back home one day.

Capcom Releases Leon Kennedy Replica Soft Armor

2019/09/04

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Action Sports, Airsoft News, Articles, Geek News, Halloween, News

September 4, 2019 – The well-known Video Game Company – CAPCOM Co., Ltd, Japan brings an amazing product for all the Biohazard / Resident Evil RE:2 fans in collaboration with Blowback Co., Ltd. Osaka, Japan. This Soft Armor Vest appears to be worn by Leon S. Kennedy, the well-known character as a police officer of R.P.D. department in the famous game Resident Evil RE:2.

Capcom Co., Ltd, Japan announced the release of Limited-edition Resident Evil RE:2 R.P.D. Soft Armor Vest on 26th August 2019. This soft armor vest was appeared with Leon S. Kennedy- a police officer of R.P.D. (Raccoon Police Department) in Resident Evil RE:2, well-known Capcom’s video game. Each Limited-edition vest will come with a serial number in a special box.

The whole package of this full replica vest is provided with Leon S. Kennedy`s autographed frame set that includes:

R.P.D. Emblem x 1

Large R.P.D. Patch x 2

R.P.D. Police Officer Patch x 1

This is the First-run Gear Series introduced/released completely under the supervision of Capcom R&D Department. Capcom, with the intention to create in-game items into perfect replicas and making them available to all the fans, started a new project called [VIES] =「Virtual Image Embodying Series」, which means virtual image embodiment. Capcom, in collaboration with Blowback Co., Ltd, then produce the “R.P.D. Soft Armor Vest” as the first installment of VIES.

Using 3D data of Leon`s costume, which was created as the character CG in the game production, the armor is made to be the exact same as the one that appears in the game. Due to the sewing techniques which enabled it to the strength we aimed, you can even wear it during Airsoft play, and not just for cosplay. Since we committed to recreate even fine details, we consider it to be the most elaborate replica in the world.

Now, you please take it in your hands and explore right away. Please enjoy the world of BIOHAZARD as much as you want. The world of games that can be touched, that is the essence of “VIES”.
Product Name :

Resident Evil RE:2 Leon S. Kennedy RPD Soft Armor Vest Replica

Size:

Free Size (M-XL)

Specifications:

Vest body:

Outer fabric: 100% Cotton.

Inner fabric: 100% Polyester

Release Date: On Sale

http://www.capcom.co.jp/game/content/biohazard/info/goods/6917

Manufacturer:

Blowback Co., Ltd.

English Site: https://www.blowback.co.jp/vies_bhzd/en/index.html

Japanese Site: https://www.blowback.co.jp/vies_bhzd/jp/index.html

Dealers in Japan:

e-capcom: https://www.e-capcom.com/shop/default.aspx

Aggressor Group: http://aggressor-group.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=1754

First Gun Shop: https://www.first-jp.com/

Fortress Gun Shop: http://www.fortress-web.com/

Dealers Overseas:

SKIRMSHOP: https://www.skirmshop.nl/en/

UPLAY+ Now Available for Windows PC

2019/09/04

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

SAN FRANCISCO — September 3, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that UPLAY+, its subscription service, is now available for Windows PC. For $14.99 per month, players will have unlimited access to download more than 100 games, including new releases, the latest games, back catalog, premium editions and additional content packs. Players who subscribe now will be able to access* a free trial of UPLAY+ from September 3 to September 30.

UPLAY+ subscribers will automatically be included in beta and early access programs** for upcoming titles, including the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon^® Breakpoint Closed Beta, which starts on September 5. UPLAY+ subscribers will be able to play the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint Ultimate Edition*** on October 1 with three-day early access.

UPLAY+ subscribers will have access to a growing catalog of more than 100 Ubisoft games, spanning more than 4,000 hours of gameplay and representing 25 franchises and more than 40 premium editions.*** For the full list of games visit uplayplus.com.

“We’re committed to providing players the freedom to choose how they want to access their favorite classic, new and upcoming games from our catalog,” said Brenda Panagrossi, vice president of Platform and Product Management. “In September, PC players will have the opportunity to jump in and test out UPLAY+ at no cost to experience the value for themselves.”

To sign up for UPLAY+ and be enabled access to the service for free from September 3 to September 30, register at uplayplus.com.*

UPLAY+ will also be available on Stadia, the new generation gaming platform, in 2020.

Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest Debuts Friday the 13th

2019/09/03

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Geek News, Halloween, News

JACKSON, N.J. — September 3, 2019 — Six Flags Great Adventure ramps up the scare factor Friday the 13^th of Sept. for the debut of Fright Fest, the Northeast’s Largest Halloween Party. Weekends and select days through Nov. 3, more than 20 Halloween-themed attractions including new scares and shows take center stage at the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park. Guests can enjoy Thrills By Day with all of their favorite rides and family-friendly entertainment; but after the sun sets, it’s Fright By Night with terrifying mazes, eerie scare zones, spooktacular shows and monstrous rides in the dark.

Highlights this season:

Aftermath — This raw, post-apocalyptic world crawling with barbaric mutant scavengers has a new location in Metropolis and features new scares for 2019. Humans are charged with escaping this global catastrophe. Haunted maze pass required.
Dead Man’s Party’s 20^th Anniversary Bash — Celebrate 20 years of Dr. Fright’s iconic song-and-dance spectacular. This rock concert-meets-Broadway-style live show features new mashups of old classics, eye-popping special effects including lasers and pyrotechnics and a dynamic cast. Included with park admission.
Blood Shed — Mama welcomes you to her nightmarish farm of half-human, half animal mutants. They’re hungry for blood and gore and they’re hoping you’ll join them for dinner as the main course. Haunted maze pass required.
Professor Slithers Goes Wild! — Everyone’s favorite zany professor returns with an all-new Halloween game show through Oct. 27. Included with park admission.
Scary-oke — Calling all kids! Children are invited to take the stage to sing their favorite Halloween hits in front of a live audience. Included with park admission.
30-Hour Coffin Challenge — The wildly popular event returns for a second season Oct. 13 and 14. Six guests will be chosen from among thousands of applicants to survive 30 hours in a coffin during Fright Fest for prizes and bragging rights. The Munsters star Butch Patrick will join this year’s festivities as a guest emcee. Individuals and pairs are welcome to apply. Interested coffin dwellers can complete the application on www.sixflags.com/greatadventure beginning Sept. 9.

In addition to Fright Fest’s newest features, classic fan and family favorites will return by popular demand:

Trick-or-Treat Trail — Children 12 and under can trick-or-treat and meet their favorite characters from 11 am to 4 pm at a new location inside the Safari Kids section. Included with park admission.
Unleashed — Fright Fest’s spellbinding Showcase Theater production features incredible acrobatics, illusion and dance through Nov. 2. Included with park admission.
The Arrival ghoul parade — A horde of demented clowns, mutants and freaks process to the graveyard with the hope of waking Dr. Fright. Included with park admission.
The Awakening — Ghouls converse to awaken Dr. Fright and unleash “Fright by Night.” Included with park admission.
Demon District — Under a green haze, guests must navigate the gauntlet of mutant villains that have seized control of this gritty city. Included with park admission.
Cell Block 6 — The prison is on lockdown and visitors must try to make it out alive or be trapped with the inmates forever. Haunted maze pass required.

All “monstertainment” shows, scare zones, Safari Off Road Adventure and world-class thrill rides are included with park admission, active Memberships and Season Passes. Eight haunted mazes require an additional fee. Fright By Night is not recommended for children under 12 and those who scare easily. Safari Off Road Adventure will not operate to general guests Nov. 2 and 3 during the Grape Adventure Wine and Food Festival. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Homeworld 3 Announcement Trailer

2019/08/30

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

Seattle, WA, August 30, 2019 – At Gearbox’s Main Theater Show at PAX West there was another announcement for a major third installment to a critically acclaimed franchise. Gearbox Publishing together with Blackbird Interactive (BBI) announced that Homeworld 3 is now in pre-production 20 years after the first installment. They are kicking off the production process through a Fig campaign with a $1 funding goal, allowing longtime Homeworld fans to invest and participate in the success of the title.

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Homeworld 3 will be a true sequel to the legendary space-faring RTS. Blackbird Interactive takes the helm on development, returning the series to its roots with a gripping continuation of the story, fully 3D combat, and the classic RTS elements you expect. In this process, they will be further supported by the veterans of Homeworld Remastered Collection at Gearbox Publishing.

“Homeworld 3 is the last word in epic space combat,” says Rob Cunningham, CEO of BBI. “It will capture the mood and tone of Homeworld and deliver it in an exactly expected and juicy, lovely way. There will be an extension of the story that’s totally satisfying with some interesting twists and turns, and locations that I think will blow some minds and resonate with existing fans and new fans alike.”

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The project is in its early stages with only a few months into pre-production. The campaign will allow longtime Homeworld fans to become investors in Fig and participate in the game’s future success. Additionally, investments and pledges will provide a chance to tell the developers what they expect of Homeworld 3 via a backer-only survey. This survey would include things such as its features, priorities, and even what the collector’s edition will include.

“It’s a unique experience that only Fig can offer and we’re excited for the most open development process in both Blackbird’s and Gearbox’s history,” says Steve Gibson, head of Gearbox Publishing. “You don’t just get the game. You get a chance to profit from the financial success too. If you’re not interested in that, no worries. We’ll see you at launch later down the line.”

The Fig campaign will last 30 days with a goal of a single, solitary US dollar. The Fig campaign will offer fans the opportunity to invest or pre-order the game with collectibles.

For more information, please visit www.fig.co/campaigns/homeworld3

Fishing: North Atlantic Announced

2019/08/30

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

Moenchengladbach/Germany, August 30, 2019 – The success story continues: With Fishing: North Atlantic, astragon Entertainment and developer Misc Games will release a successor to the simulation hit Fishing: Barents Sea in 2020. Lots of new features, fish species, fishing methods and, of course, ships are set to delight fishery fans around the globe. As the game’s title already suggests, players will also be able to discover a brand-new setting: The Canadian province of Nova Scotia and the North Atlantic Ocean will be offering an exciting backdrop for even more extensive fishing expeditions. Another interesting news for players is the cooperation of Misc Games with the UK software studio Simul Software. Misc Games will use the already well-known weather renderer trueSKY from Simul for Fishing: North Atlantic, but also their realistic ocean renderer Volumetric Water, which is currently still in development.

While the open source ocean simulation OceanProject used in Fishing: Barents Sea reproduced the waves of the Barents Sea only as adjustable sine curves, Volumetric Water will be able to calculate the waves by taking the in-game wind direction and intensity into account, which will result in a more realistic water behaviour including wave breaking. Moreover, the new water shader provides natural transparency and light reflections on the water surface.

Additionally, Misc Games plans to develop a completely new buoyancy algorithm for Fishing: North Atlantic to ensure realistic buoyancy for every ship in the game. Fans can also look forward to seeing and steering lots of new ships and boats which will come in a varied mix of different sizes, shapes and functions.

Detailed particle effects will display water displacement, water turbulences as well as wake and therefore ensure that Fishing: North Atlantic will provide an immersive fishing simulation experience.

Fishing: North Atlantic will be released 2020. More information about platforms, features and more to follow soon.

Into the Dead 2 Official Story Trailer

2019/08/30

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Baltimore, MD – August 30th, 2019 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil in partnership with PikPok today announced that its apocalyptic zombie shooter Into The Dead 2 will be coming to Nintendo Switch in time for a spooktacular Halloween when it launches on October 25th.

To date, the Into the Dead franchise has amassed over 100 million downloads across mobile, making it one of the most popular zombie shooters available for horror gaming fans.

Nintendo Switch owners can pre order the digital version of the game on the Nintendo eShop or the physical release by Gearbox Publishing at participating retailers. Officially licensed Ghostbusters and Night of The Living Dead missions are also available at launch. The Ghostbusters and Night of The Living Dead missions are sold separately on the eShop, and are included with the physical version of the game.

Into The Dead 2 players will face off against a horde of the undead over 60 fast paced story driven levels and 36 additional side story missions that keeps the action and pace fast and frantic. Arming themselves with a vast array of firepower, players can choose from 25 unique weapons across 8 different classes.

Those wanting to bite back can choose from 8 loyal animal companions to fight by their side from lovable dogs to zombie-eating tigers, all of which can be leveled up and come with special abilities.

“Into the Dead 2 on Nintendo Switch will give players plenty to sink their teeth into with its heart-pounding, arcade-style gameplay. We’re thrilled to include the licensed Ghostbusters and Night of The Living Dead content, which make Into the Dead 2 an essential addition to any Halloween gaming sessions.” Said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil.

Into the Dead 2 also features HD Rumble, Joy-Con Controller and Pro Controller support, pre orders can be placed via the Nintendo eShop and participating retailers.

Blair Witch Launch Trailer

2019/08/30

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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

POLAND – August 30, 2019 – Today, Bloober Team, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear games, in partnership with Lionsgate, release Blair Witch, the first-person psychological horror game that will have you questioning what you are most afraid of – the iconic witch, the woods, or the evil within. The game invites players to return to the dreadful woods starting today for $29.99 on PC via Steam© and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X via the Xbox Games Store and Xbox Game Pass.

Blair Witch offers fans, and players alike, their own descent into madness through an original story inspired by Lionsgate’s iconic Blair Witch franchise. Set in 1996, a young boy disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland. Players experience the horror as Ellis, a former police officer with a troubled past, accompanied by his trustful canine companion, Bullet. Their story starts as they join the search for the missing boy, but players shortly discover the horrors that await as the woods twist and turn into an endless nightmare. Ellis will have to confront his fears, and his past, along with the mysterious force that haunts the woods.

The first-person experience will study players’ reactions to the many dangers, stresses and tolls that the original story delivers to result in one of various potential playthroughs. In addition to the horrifying psychological experience, there is a balanced display of the beautiful environments, showcased in full in-game 4K; tricking adventurers to feel a sense of relief before venturing even deeper into the home of the iconic Blair Witch. Blair Witch is Xbox One X enhanced for 4K gameplay, along with 4K playability on PC via Steam.

Blair Witch Deluxe Edition is also available for PC players on Steam for $34.99. The Deluxe Edition includes Blair Witch, Blair Witch original game soundtrack, and ‘The Art of Blair Witch’. Blair Witch is rated ‘M’ for Mature by the ESRB.

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