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Knights and Bikes Launch Trailer

2019/08/27
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

LONDON — Aug. 27, 2019 — Today, Foam Sword and Double Fine Presents launched the highly anticipated, ultra-charming co-op adventure game, Knights and Bikes for PlayStation 4 and Steam. In celebration the team released a new trailer, which can be viewed here.

“It’s been a long journey to get here, but we’re excited that Knights and Bikes is ready for everyone to enjoy,” said Foam Sword co-founder Rex Crowle. “With Knights and Bikes, we’ve been influenced by some of our favorite childhood memories, games and movies, and we hope that when fans jump in it’ll bring back childhood emotions of their own!”

Knights and Bikes is a hand-painted action-adventure for 1 or 2 players, set on a British island in the 1980s. It’s a coming-of-age story starring Nessa & Demelza, exploring the coasts of Penfurzy on their trusty bikes, looking for a legendary lost treasure in a Goonies-inspired tale of excitement, danger, fun and friendship.

The two new friends, along with their pet-goose and the pickled-head of an undead knight, form the Penfurzy Rebel Bicycle Club, and are ready for anything this adventure throws at them. They pedal into danger to face threats head-on with frisbees, water-balloons, video game controllers and the powerful beats of an amplified boom-box.

Along the way they’ll stuff their pockets with trinkets and barter for bike upgrades, spurring them onwards down the island’s country lanes, windswept beaches, deep forests, modern attractions and ancient ruins.

Together their friendship will create an adventure as big as their imaginations.

“Collaborating with Foam Sword has been an incredible experience,” said Double Fine VP of Business Development Greg Rice. “We have been in love with Knights and Bikes since its initial Kickstarter campaign, and working with Rex and Moo has been an absolute treat – we’ve even picked up some UK slang along the way, especially each time they give us another tinkle on the blower.”

Foam Sword is a collaboration between game-making friends Rex Crowle and Moo Yu, who met at Media Molecule while making LittleBigPlanet. Rex is a BAFTA award winning artist and designer, who was also the creative lead for Tearaway and Tearaway Unfolded. Moo is a Programmer who worked on the gameplay for Ratchet & Clank, Moshi Monsters, as well as his own games Ring Fling and MonstrosCity. They are joined by two collaborators — Audio Direction from multi-BAFTA nominated Kenneth CM Young (LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway, Astrobot) and an Original Score from Ivor Novello-winning composer Daniel Pemberton (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, The Man From U.N.C.L.E, Steve Jobs, LittleBigPlanet).

For more information on Knights and Bikes, please visit: http://www.knightsandbikes.com

OtterBox Unveils Disney Villains Collection

2019/08/27
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Geek News, Mobile News, News

August 27, 2019 – OtterBox, the No. 1-selling smartphone case brand in the U.S., announces the new Disney Villains collection. From the Evil Queen to the Sea Witch, now you can show off your favorite villain right on the back of your magic mirror smartphone.1

OtterBox Symmetry Series cases feature Villains favorites: Evil Queen, Ursula, Scar and Maleficent. The Disney Villains collection is ready to protect your phones from the pitfalls of device breakage and will make an evil debut at D23, the ultimate Disney fan expo.

“Disney Villains are feared by some, but loved by many,” said OtterBox CEO Jim Parke. “OtterBox now offers protection from the evils that come with dropping a phone without needing a magic spell.”

OtterBox Symmetry Series with Disney Villains offers sleek and stylish protection. Every selfie can be accompanied by a wicked grin from Maleficent, Ursula, Evil Queen or Scar. OtterBox drop protection keeps phones safe, even in the bumbling hands of evil sidekicks. A smoky grey bumper and vibrant, 80s-inspired metallic print ensure each Villain pops off the case, reminding the weak of heart that they’re always watching.

Disney Villains collection cases are available at D23 and are available now on otterbox.com.

The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut Launch Trailer

2019/08/27
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – August 27, 2019 – inXile Entertainment, the studio acquired by Microsoft and founded by Brian Fargo, is proud to announce The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut is now available on Xbox Game Pass, the PlayStation Store, and digital PC stores such as Steam and GOG for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

The Director’s Cut is loaded with new features, fixes, and content, making it the truly definitive edition of The Bard’s Tale IV. Along with an Unreal Engine update that has the game looking, playing, and sounding better than ever, The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut directly addresses feedback received from the game’s initial launch with thousands of fixes and tweaks included. Those who already own the PC game will receive the Director’s Cut content and improvements as a free update.

New features of The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut include:
– A new end-game chapter that adds hours of additional content
– New enemies, items, and weapons, including dwarven master-crafted weapons
– Thousands of fixes and improvements across the game
– Refined and more feature-rich UI
– More class/gender character creation options
– Rebalanced combat and encounters
– Additional difficulty settings
– Full gamepad support across all platforms

Each version of The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut includes bonus in-game items, with the Deluxe Edition on PC offering a wide range of art, music, and the original (and remastered) The Bard’s Tale Trilogy series of games.

(PC) Digital Standard Edition – $34.99
– The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut
– Digital Code Wheel
– Digital Guidebook
– Digital Manual
– In-game items: Fire Horn

(PC) Digital Deluxe Edition – $49.99
– The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut
– The Bard’s Tale Trilogy
– Hi-res Map
– Hi-res Wallpaper
– Digital Code Wheel
– Digital Guidebook
– Digital Manual
– Digital Novellas
– Digital Art Book
– Digital Songbook
– Digital Soundtrack
– In-game items: Fire Horn, Kael’s Axe, Red Boots and Bardic Brian Skin & Booty

Digital Xbox One and PlayStation®4 – $39.99
– The Bard’s Tale IV: Director’s Cut
– In-game items: Fire Horn

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Frostpunk Expansion “The Rifts” Launches Today

2019/08/27
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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

2019/08/26
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Geek News, Movie News, News

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

2019/08/26
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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

2019/08/26
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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

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

2019/08/26
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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

2019/08/23
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Geek News, News, PAX

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

2019/08/22
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Geek News, News

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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