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Frostpunk Expansion “The Rifts” Launches Today

Warsaw, Poland – Aug. 27th, 2019 — Bundle up and prepare to jump back into the icy grip of the Frostpunk universe as 11 bit studios announces the game’s all-new expansion content, The Rifts, which debuts today opening up a Season Pass for the game. The expansion pack brings a brand new map to the Endless Mode, where you use new gameplay mechanics to bridge the rifts to access new areas and expand your city in unprecedented ways. See the gameplay trailer here:

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The Rifts is available on its own for the price of $4.99, but take note that it’s only the first expansion pack from the entire Season Pass for Frostpunk. Players who purchase the Season Pass will receive The Rifts for free and gain access to two major upcoming expansions packs:

  • The Last Autumn (Q4 2019) – 11 bit studios vastly expand the Frostpunk universe by introducing a brand new scenario along with all-new game-changing mechanics and unique architecture, while also broadening the game’s lore and narrative.
  • Project TVADGYCGJR (2020) – This mysteriously titled expansion (Can you crack the code?) will be coming in the early months of 2020. Scouts from the city of New London are on the hunt for information and their safe return is expected at the launch of The Last Autumn. Stay tuned to find out more!

The Season Pass is available now for $24.49 and bonus content includes the Frostpunk Original Soundtrack and an exclusive Frostpunk: Digital Artbook. Find the Frostpunk: Season Pass here: https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/11780/

All Frostpunk players also receive a free update today, as well! Three new Endless Mode maps are now available — Frozen Grove, Snowdrifts and Hanging Rock — and are based on The Arks, Refugees, and Fall of Winterhome scenario maps.

John Wick Road Trip Announced

SANTA MONICA, CA (August 26, 2019) – Get set for pedal-to-the-metal excitement as the John Wick Road Trip hits the road in August and September. On display will be John Wick’s hottest rides (including the Ford Mustang from the first two movies and a Zero DSR motorcycle from John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum), a traveling museum of John Wick memorabilia, and much more – all specially curated to create a unique and unforgettable fan experience.

The iconic Mustang from the first two installments of the John Wick franchise, as well as the motorcycle from John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, will travel across the Midwest and East Coast from August 31 to September 18 to visit select Best Buy Stores, NASCAR events, and the Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings NFL game. Fans will have the opportunity to take a photo with the Mustang, escape an army of assassins with a John Wick motorcycle green screen, check out real props from the films, and experience the John Wick universe in person. They’ll even be given a chance to win fun John Wick swag. Full details and location information can be found at JohnWickRoadTrip.com

JOHN WICK ROAD TRIP ROUTE

  • NASCAR Darlington Raceway Series                 8/31 – 9/1                    Darlington, SC
  • Best Buy                                                               9/3                               Alpharetta, GA
  • Best Buy                                                               9/4                               Buford, GA
  • NASCAR Indianapolis Motor Speedway Series  9/6 – 9/8                      Indianapolis, IN
  • Best Buy                                                               9/10                             Minneapolis, MN
  • Best Buy                                                               9/12                             Burbank, IL
  • Best Buy                                                               9/13                             Downers Grove, IL
  • NFL: Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings 9/15                             Green Bay, WI
  • Best Buy                                                               9/17                             Mayfield Heights, OH
  • Best Buy                                                               9/18                             Reynoldsburg, OH

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Free Play Week for August 28th

August 26, 2019 – Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege will be available to play for free from August 28 through September 3, depending on the platform. Interested players can join more than 45 million players in the Rainbow Six Siege community on all platforms, and they will be able to experience the game for free with access to all maps, modes and play up to 20 Legacy operators.

Players who try the game during the free week can carry over their progression and continue to play uninterrupted if they purchase the game. They will also benefit from a discount up to 70% off on the Base game (available on PC only), Deluxe, Gold and Ultimate Editions between August 28 and September 9, depending on SKU and platform.

More details and timing for the free play week and discounts are available via the following link: http://rainbow6.com/freeweek.

Now live on the Test Server, the upcoming Operation Ember Rise introduces a new Attacker and a new Defender, Amaru and Goyo from Peru and Mexico. The map Kanal has also been entirely reworked with a new look and improved navigation and flow. Finally, Ubisoft announced that Battle Passes are coming into the game, with a free Phase 1 pass named “Call Me Harry” to be released later in the season.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, please visit: https://rainbow6.ubisoft.com.

*Free Week discount available on select dates for PC, Xbox and PlayStation stores. Dates and discounts will vary.

Thermaltake Releases Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard

Taipei, Taiwan – Aug 26th, 2019 – Thermaltake Gaming, a market leader in eSports gaming peripherals, proudly presents the Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard, available now for purchase!

The Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard takes performance gaming to new heights with premium aluminum top plate construction; it delivers 16.8 million true RGB color with a massive 13 front-side illumination for a truly personalized RGB experience. It is compatible with all Thermaltake TT RGB PLUS power supplies, liquid cooling, case fans and LED strip product lines, enabling enthusiasts to sync all RGB colors seamlessly. With the powerful iTAKE Gaming Engine, users can control all dynamic lighting effects effortlessly, complex macro settings, and TT SYNC across all compatible TT RGB PLUS products.

Availability, Warranty, Compatibility and Pricing

The Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard is available via Thermaltake worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. It is backed by two-year warranty and supported by the Thermaltake worldwide customer service and technical support network. For up-to-date pricing of the Level 20 GT RGB Gaming Keyboard, please refer to the Thermaltake website or contact your local Thermaltake sales or PR representative.

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Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker – D23 Special Look

August 26, 2019 – Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opens in U.S. theaters on December 20.

The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, and Billy Dee Williams.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Abrams and Michelle Rejwan. Callum Greene, Tommy Gormley and Jason McGatlin serve as executive producers. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was written by J.J. Abrams & Chris Terrio.

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Ubisoft Unveils PAX West 2019 Plans

SAN FRANCISCO — August 23, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced its plans for PAX West 2019. Fans attending PAX West in Seattle from August 30 to September 2 will have a chance to play select demos of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Breakpoint, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six® Siege and Roller ChampionsTM at the Ubisoft booth (#605). In addition to the live demos, a Roller Champions tournament will take place Labor Day weekend, starting Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.

Live demos of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint at the Ubisoft booth give players the chance to discover Auroa, a mysterious island where the most technically advanced facilities meet wild and untamed nature. Home to tech giant Skell Technology, Auroa has fallen into the hands of the toughest enemy to date, the Wolves, a lethal ex–US Military unit of former Ghosts gone rogue. Fans can also see the newest map rework and operators for the upcoming Operation Ember Rise in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. Finally, players can skate, pass, dodge and score points in front of a virtually packed arena in Roller Champions. Ubisoft is ready to take fans on these adventures throughout PAX West.

In addition to the live demos, the Roller Champions tournament is open to all interested players. From August 31 to September 2, a total of eight teams will compete each day. Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place finishers.

PAX West attendees can also sign up at the Ubisoft booth to access a free trial* of UPLAY+ that will run from September 3 to September 30. For the first time at PAX West, the Ubisoft Store will be open for fans to purchase merchandise and apparel featuring their favorite Ubisoft games.

*One free trial per Ubisoft Account from September 3 to 30, 2019. To begin free trial, you must provide a valid credit or debit card. You will be charged the full subscription price ($14.99 per month) upon expiration of the free trial on October 1, 2019, unless you cancel before 11:59 pm on September 30 – by visiting uplayplus.ubisoft.com. Additional terms and conditions apply including age and territorial restrictions; for more information please visit the FAQ at uplayplus.ubisoft.com. This is a promotional offer and is subject to change. Void where prohibited.

Flame Toys Transformers Skywarp and Drift Pre-Orders Available Now

Anaheim, CA, August 22, 2019 – BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (dba: Bluefin), a BANDAI NAMCO Group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, expands its product catalog for Fame Toys as it opens pre-orders for a pair of new Transformers Furai model kits.

Based on IDW’s Transformers acclaimed comic series, Flame Toys’ officially licensed releases of the Skywarp Furai model kit and Drift Furai model kit each deliver an eye-catching new addition to the personal collection of any ardent Transformers fan. Both kits (non-transforming) feature easy snap-together assembly and are rendered in ABS and PS plastic, which can be easily custom painted.

Skywarp and Drift are set for retail release in December and will be available from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys.

Flame Toys Skywarp Furai Model Kit · MSRP $38.00 · Available December 2019

The 9th Transformers FURAI MODEL kits presents Skywarp. Standing 6 inches tall, this modernized depiction of the Decepticon Seeker features realistic articulation with over 50 movable joints. The kit is made of hard plastic ABS & PS, which makes it ideal for expert builders to add their own custom paint. With different injection colors of runner parts and simple assembly design, this is also a kit that is great for beginners and experts alike.

Flame Toys Drift Furai Model Kit · MSRP $50.00 · Available December 2019

The long-awaited 10th FURAI MODEL arrives with the release of Drift. Standing 6.1 inches, this new and excited model depicts the Autobot Drift as he is seen in the beloved IDW Transformers comic book series. Drift features over 50 points of articulation and can assume any pose with ease. The model is constructed from ABS and PS plastic which can be easily custom painted. The joints are rendered in soft plastic for stable, movable performance. Model parts come color molded so no painting is required making this model kit ideal for beginners and experts alike.

About BLUEFIN

BLUEFIN is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a BANDAI NAMCO Group company, BLUEFIN distributes products in the U.S. for BANDAI / BANDAI SPIRITS Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. BLUEFIN is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/

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Oninaki Launch Trailer

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 22, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that ONINAKI™, the latest action-RPG developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory™ team, is now available for the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM®.

With supervision by Creative Producer Takashi Tokita (CHRONO TRIGGER®, Parasite Eve), ONINAKI depicts the story of Kagachi, a young Watcher whose duty is to usher Lost Souls into the next world. After meeting a mysterious girl named Linne, his fate becomes entwined with blood and death. Kagachi can unleash the powers of Daemons against his foes, using them to provide unique and powerful skills and abilities during gameplay.

With highly customizable skill trees for each Daemon, fast and engaging action-RPG gameplay mechanics and a mysterious, involving story, ONINAKI is set to take players to a whole new world where death is only the beginning.

ONINAKI is now available for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 system and STEAM. A free playable demo for ONINAKI is also available for download for all three platforms. This title is rated T (Teen) by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). For more information, visit: www.oninaki.com.

ROCCAT Unveils New PC Peripherals at Gamescom 2019

SAN DIEGO and COLOGNE, Germany, Aug. 20, 2019 — ROCCAT, Turtle Beach’s (Nasdaq: HEAR) Hamburg, Germany-based PC team, today revealed its latest PC accessories debuting for European fans at Gamescom 2019. First is ROCCAT’s Kain series of gaming mice featuring an all-new design with an innovative click-mechanism that registers the click signal up to 16 milliseconds faster than other mice, giving the Kain a speed advantage and letting players stay one click ahead of the competition. Additionally, ROCCAT introduces two new versions of its popular Vulcan mechanical keyboard. The Vulcan 121 AIMO is now available with a new switch alternative developed by ROCCAT, the Titan Switch Speed. The Vulcan 122 AIMO is the Arctic White color variant of the series. Rounding-out ROCCAT’s latest PC products is the Sense AIMO Pad – a mousepad with built-in LED lighting that supports ROCCAT’s unique AIMO light system.

This year, both the Kain and Vulcan product series introduce our latest Ash Black and Arctic White colors so fans can create the perfect ecosystem that suits their style, and the new Sense AIMO Pad is the perfect addition for a fully illuminated AIMO experience.”

Full details for ROCCAT’s latest products below.

ROCCAT Kain Series

ROCCAT Kain is an all-new series of PC gaming mice born from the vision of creating the best “click” and aimed to deliver maximum precision performance. Not only does the series introduce ROCCAT’s innovative Titan Click – an all-new mechanism that registers the click signal up to 16 milliseconds faster than other mice making it the most responsive mouse on the market, but it also delivers “all the feels.” Even before plugging-in the Kain mouse, gamers will immediately notice the impressive shape. Combined with a weight of 89 grams the Kain mice offer exceptional grip and ergonomics. Adding its lightning-fast response time, the Kain series mice are sure to give PC gamers an advantage.

PC gamers will have three models of the Kain mouse to choose from – both wired and wireless. The entry-level Kain 100 AIMO provides gamers with rubber side grips for maximum control and 8500 DPIs. The step-up Kain 120 AIMO features a unique hybrid anti-wear performance coating which is durable, dirt resistant, grippy and feels great to touch. The Kain 120 also features the updated Owl-Eye sensor offering up to 16K DPIs. Available in Ash Black and Arctic White, the Kain family starts at a competitive MSRP of $49.99/ €49.99 for the Kain 100 AIMO, with the upgraded sensor variant Kain 120 AIMO available at $69.99/€69.99. The Kain 100 AIMO and Kain 120 AIMO are planned to launch at retail in September 2019. Additionally, the wireless Kain 200 AIMO will offer PC gamers the cable-free version of its newest technology at a MSRP of $99.99/€99.99 and is planned to be available this winter.

ROCCAT Vulcan 121 and 122 PC Gaming Keyboards

ROCCAT’s original Vulcan 120 AIMO PC gaming keyboard introduced their proprietary Titan Switch Tactile mechanical switch and has become one of the top three best-selling gaming keyboards in Germany, as well as a best-selling product in its price tier. The Vulcan’s design was also recognized by winning the 2019 iF Design Award for its product category. At Gamescom 2019 ROCCAT will be showing off two variants, including the Ash Black Vulcan 121 AIMO with its all-new Titan Switch Speed. Following the success of the Titan Switch Tactile introduced with the original Vulcan keyboard, ROCCAT now offers a new, even faster option. Built for speed, the Titan Switch Speed boasts a shortened 1.4mm actuation point (2.8mm travel distance) which helps it react over 30% faster than standard switches, pushing the boundaries of speed without sacrificing precision. The switches are actuated with a hefty 45g of force to minimize accidental key presses, making the keyboard perfect for gaming. Additionally, completing its current Ash Black and Arctic White theme, ROCCAT will officially unveil the Vulcan 122 AIMO – which is the Arctic White version of the award-winning Vulcan 120. All variants of the Vulcan 120s will retail for a MSRP of $159.99/€159.99.

ROCCAT Sense AIMO

ROCCAT’s Sense mousepad also joins the AIMO family to make the lighting ecosystem bigger and better than ever before, for an even more immersive experience. Its soft cloth surface of 353x256x3.5 mm is bordered by a vivid RGB light guide with two programmable zones. The Sense AIMO Pad will be available in early September 2019 at participating retailers for a MSRP of $39.99/€39.99.

For more information on ROCCAT’s lineup of high-quality, German-engineered PC gaming accessories, visit https://roccat.org. For the latest information on Turtle Beach products, accessories, and stories, visit the Turtle Beach website at www.turtlebeach.com and the Turtle Beach Blog at https://blog.turtlebeach.com. Fans can also follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Curse of Pandora’s Box Coming to Halloween Horror Nights

Universal City, CA, August 21, 2019 – Temptation is unleashed in “The Curse of Pandora’s Box,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s all-original “Halloween Horror Nights” maze that spills the evils of humanity across this twisted ancient Greek mythology-inspired experience,beginning Friday, September 13.

Greed is the underlying theme of this all-new maze, resurrected from Universal Studios Hollywood’s vault of masterful storytelling that transports guests from the land of the living into the nightmarish netherworld of Hades. The scene begins with “Pandora’s Cabinet of Curiosities,” a dilapidated storefront set in modern times that is, nonetheless, eerily reminiscent of a structure that belongs in the dark and dangerous back alleys of Victorian London.

Amid every occultist artifacts and forbidden relics known to man, the bizarre shop houses an all-consuming collection of evil trapped behind glass-encased cabinets, including a giant, ornate box inlaid with human bones and adorned with the silhouette of a mysterious woman clasping her body with skeletal arms.

As guests pass through the shop they will hear a faint, yet seductive voice echoing the words, “anything can be acquired, anything our hearts desire,” beckoning maze-goers to tempt fate, just as a cataclysmic earthquake erupts, shaking the shop and swinging open the ornate box to awaken a demonic voice whispering in a foreign tongue to “come inside.”

Once Pandora’s Box has been opened and evil unleashed, it can never be closed again.

Tickets for “Halloween Horror Nights” are on sale now, including the first-ever Fan Preview Night which offers an exclusive sneak peek of the event on Thursday, September 12, before it officially opens to the public on Friday, September 13.

“Halloween Horror Nights” brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror and features a slate of unrivaled film and television production quality mazes, frightful scare zones and live performances, inspired by today’s most definitive horror properties.

This year’s 10 mazes include “Us,” based on Jordan Peele’s critically-acclaimed blockbuster film; the iconic pop culture classic “Ghostbusters;” the Netflix original series “Stranger Things;” the 1980s film thriller, “Killer Klowns from Outer Space;” “Creepshow,” inspired by the 1980s cult classic film and the new anthology series airing on Shudder; Rob Zombie’s “House of 1000 Corpses;” “Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man,” inspired by Universal’s original cinematic monsters and the movie studio that invented the horror films; the all-original “Holidayz in Hell” maze and “The Walking Dead.”

Updates on “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood are available online at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com and on Facebook at: “Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood,” Instagram at @HorrorNights and Twitter at @HorrorNights as Creative Director John Murdy reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. Watch videos on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube and join the conversation using #UniversalHHN.