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Wizards of the Coast Announces Magic: The Gathering eSports League

2018/12/07

RENTON, WA – DEC. 06 , 2018 – Today live on stage at the Game Awards, Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast announced a brand new esports program coming in 2019 for Magic: The Gathering, which boasts a $10 million prize pool across digital and tabletop Magic.

“Today is an extremely important day for Magic: The Gathering as we announce our commitment to esports and our Magic players by evolving our tournament structure to include a $10 Million prize pool.” said Chris Cocks, President of Wizards of the Coast. “We are fully embracing esports and affirming Magic as a leader in the collectible card game category while providing lucrative opportunities for pros, players, sponsors, and esports partners.”

With over 35 Million Magic players to date in over 70 countries around the world, Magic’s new esports structure is designed to appeal to a wide audience of card game players and offers an open platform to allow all Magic players the opportunity to compete.

The Magic Pro League (MPL) establishes a new level of professional play and features 32 of the top ranked Magic players from around the world. Players in the MPL are offered play and streaming contracts worth $75,000. Members of the MPL will play in weekly match-ups on Magic: The Gathering Arena® that will lead to newly introduced Mythic Championship events.

Mythic Championships are the new flagship competitions for Magic: The Gathering Arena esports and tabletop Magic competitive play. Mythic Championships will feature MPL players battling against challengers from the Magic community. The Magic: The Gathering Arena esports program kicks off with a $1 Million Mythic Invitational at PAX East 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. More details on how to climb the ranks and battle the pros will be revealed in early 2019.

“The past 25 years of Magic competition has led us to design this comprehensive esports program that would support Magic: The Gathering Arena, while increasing our investment in tabletop Magic,” said Elaine Chase, Vice President of Esports at Wizards of the Coast. “Our investment in esports will catapult the game to new heights while providing support to the players by giving them the platform to build their brand and bring Magic to a broader audience.”

To learn more about the Magic esports program, please visit: http://mtgesports.com

To download Magic: The Gathering Arena and stay up-to-date on the game’s recent developments, please visit: http://playmtgarena.com.

Jagged Alliance: Rage! Launch Trailer

2018/12/06

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

Vienna/AUSTRIA, December 6th, 2018 – “Silent night … sniper shot … no alarm, all still calm. Four more steps and ending your turn …” Rejoice in the newest Yuletide carol as Jagged Alliance: Rage! brings tactical jungle warfare to the holiday season this year. As of today, gamers on PC, PlayStation®4 and the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X can resume the roles of the beloved Jagged Alliance mercs in a brand-new adventure set 20 years after the original game.

Pulled out of retirement to clean out a jungle filled with brutes who are definetly on the naughty side of Santa’s list, Ivan Dolvich, Helmut “Grunty” Grunther, Charlene “Raven” Higgins and more of the old Jagged Alliance crew must battle through a hand-crafted campaign filled with twists and turns. Supporting both solo and two-player online co-op play, Jagged Alliance: Rage! is a spin-off bursting with outlandish characters, explosive gunplay, tactical stealth and even experimental drug powers. The SRP for the PC version is £15.99 / €19.99 / $19.99, and the console editions have an SRP of £26.99 / €29.99 / $29.99.

The Last Remnant Remastered Launch Trailer

2018/12/06

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

LOS ANGELES, CA (Dec. 6, 2018) – A new generation of gamers can embark upon a classic journey this holiday season as SQUARE ENIX®’s cult classic role playing game (RPG), THE LAST REMNANT™ Remastered makes its debut for the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system today. Originally released in 2008, this remastered version features beautifully enhanced graphics enabled by Unreal® Engine 4, creating a more immersive and captivating experience than ever before.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, THE LAST REMNANT captured the hearts and minds of gamers with its enthralling story, countless characters and intricate battle system. The game tells the story of a world filled with “Remnants” – ancient artifacts that grant mysterious power to their wielders, changing the world’s balance and leading to an era of countless frays between those who ruled, and those who obeyed. Within this war-torn fantasy world, players will follow the journey of a young man, Rush Sykes, who is determined to uncover the truth and rescue his sister, Irina, with his new band of comrades.

View the THE LAST REMNANT Remastered Launch Trailer at:

Players who purchase THE LAST REMNANT Remastered will also receive a special PlayStation®4 system theme that includes game-themed menu icons, music, and character art. A video showcasing the theme is available to view at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OIcllJfyKU

THE LAST REMNANT Remastered is now available digitally from the PlayStation™Network for $19.99. This title is rated M (Mature). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.

Stellaris MegaCorp Launch Trailer

2018/12/06

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STOCKHOLM – Dec. 6, 2018 – Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of games you can add to your resume, has today released its third expansion for Stellaris, the sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Titled “MegaCorp,” the expansion adds an impressive portfolio of commerce-focused features to Stellaris, and is available now for Windows, MacOS and Linux PCs for a suggested retail price of $19.99 USD. Stellaris players can experience MegaCorp now: https://pdxint.at/2EHh6QW

Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and pull yourself up by your bootstraps with a new trailer for MegaCorp here:

Stellaris: MegaCorp gives players a whole new way to make a name for themselves in the galaxy with Corporate Authority and Branch Offices allowing them to expand operations and influence across the stars. The economy can be ruthless when it’s all about the bottom line, but with MegaCorp, players can wield a number of profit-oriented features to build an empire anchored in the glorious ideals of space capitalism. Alongside a host of free updates coming to Stellaris, the new MegaCorpexpansion will include:

Corporate Culture: Chief Executive Officers of a MegaCorp can conduct business on a galaxy-wide scale with a host of new civics. By building Branch Offices on planets within empires they have trade agreements with, the MegaCorp can add a portion of the planet’s Trade Value to their own network. Using the new Corporate Authority government type, construct an economic powerhouse and dominate galactic trade – for a brighter future.
City World: With Ecumenopolis, players can increase the population density of core worlds to truly epic proportions, eventually creating a planet-spanning megacity.
Caravaneer Fleets: Keep an eye out for the Caravaneers, nomadic interstellar wheelers-and-dealers who stay aloof from galactic politics, and always have a bargain up their sleeve. Expect surprises when these master traders wander through your space or when you visit their home systems.
More Megastructures: The budget has been approved for your own glorious Matter Decompressor, Mega-Art Installation, Interstellar Assembly or Strategic Coordination Center to acquire new scaling capabilities for your megalopolis.
Galactic Slave Market: Buy and sell labor on an industrial scale, set them free or keep them as livestock. The choice is yours!
VIP Status Comes with its Perks: Keep your economy competitive in a cutthroat galaxy with additional Ascension perks.
Advisors and music: 3 Additional Advisors and 4 music tracks to help you conquer the Galaxy.

For more information about Stellaris, visit http://www.stellarisgame.com/

Truck Driver Gameplay Trailer

2018/12/06

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands – December 6, 2018 – SOEDESCO has revealed the first gameplay trailer for Truck Driver, the trucking experience that’s on its way to PlayStation®4 and PS4 Pro, as well as the family of Xbox One devices including Xbox One X. In this trailer, players can get a first glance at the different features that Truck Driver has to offer. Two important aspects highlighted are the variation of clients and cargo in Truck Driver, and the focus on career progress in the game.

Visit the Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/768180/td
Truck Driver website: https://truckdriver.soedesco.com/

Meet new people
Truck Driver is all about meeting different people that could really use the services of a trucker to achieve their goals. One of these people is lumberyard owner Sven, who has a hard time letting people into his life. By successfully completing transport jobs for Sven, his trust can be earned, resulting in new jobs with different sorts of cargo. Helping him with his transport needs will visibly make his company grow bigger and bigger.

Career progress
In addition to earning respect, completing jobs also results in more money for the player. Drivers can use this money to revamp their trucks with tons of different parts, customizing the look and performance of their truck to better help clients such as Sven. By taking on jobs from Sven and other local business owners, Truck Drivers can also unlock lots of skills, passives and rewards. These unlockables result in useful enhancements such as improved tire durability or the possibility to drive longer without having to rest. In sum, Truck Driver offers everything drivers need to take the road to success!

A Plague Tale: Innocence New Screenshots

2018/12/06

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December 6, 2018 – A Plague Tale: Innocence is the gorgeous, evocative new adventure game from Asobo Studio, coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2019. Rats swarm and chaos descends over medieval France as war rages. Young siblings Amicia and Hugo must make their way through the desolate and plague-ridden landscapes as they search for shelter. Today’s brand new screenshots showcase just how beautiful and varied a world Asobo have built for their adventure, and the incredible characters created to explore it.

As game development veterans, Asobo have used their own engine to push current generation hardware as far as possible with A Plague Tale: Innocence. Environments range through medieval castles and villages, catacombs, wasteland battlefields, and verdant forests – each with its own unique look and feel. Characters will react with real emotion to the situations around them, be it Hugo’s fear at his unfamiliar surroundings or the determination of Amicia to save her little brother.

A Plague Tale: Innocence tells a grim and emotional story, sending us on a journey through medieval France, with gameplay blending adventure, action, and stealth, supported by a compelling, moving story. Follow Amicia and Hugo De Rune, two lost children trying to survive a harsh, brutal world plagued by the Black Death. On the run from the Inquisition, and surrounded by the unnatural swarms of rats that appeared with the disease, Amicia and Hugo embark on a rocky journey that will not leave them unscathed.

A Plague Tale: Innocence releases in 2019 for Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC

OC Marketplace Announces Holiday Bazaar Night Market

2018/12/05

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Costa Mesa, CA – Shop for the holidays and bring the whole family for a fun, evening Holiday Bazaar! This new event occurs Thursday, December 20 and Friday, December 21 at the OC Market Place from 2pm to 8pm. Get your admission ticket early, which includes entry into the event, free parking, access to over 50 vendors to shop, and a free hot chocolate!

Admission tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online here. Your online tickets come with all the perks mentioned above, plus access to all the family fun activities including photos with Santa, face painting, snow ball fights, holiday movies, craft stations, gift wrapping stations, holiday themed food and beverages, wine to go, and specialized mustache merchandise and gift packages! Each ticket into the Holiday Bazaar can be shown at Winter Fest OC for a discounted $15 ticket into their event on December 20 and 21. Learn more about The Holiday Bazaar by visiting our website.

This year, the chefs at the OC Market Place will be making holiday meals to go! Orders must be placed by Friday, December 14. Interested parties can purchase a turkey dinner, ham dinner, friend chicken dinner, tamales, and pies. Let us help make your holidays a breeze by making your dinner for you.

To stay up to date on all upcoming events at the Orange County Market Place, including coupons, free admission and special offers, sign up for our EClub, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. More information can be found by visiting www.ocmarketplace.com.

About Orange County Market Place

The Orange County Market Place®, America’s most unique market, is a celebration of food, fun, value, and the entrepreneurial spirit. With hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the Orange County Market Place has grown to become the centerpiece of the Orange County outdoor shopping experience. The Orange County Market Place®, founded in 1969, is owned and operated by Spectra and is located on the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa at Fair Drive and the 55 Freeway. The Orange County Market Place operates every Saturday and Sunday of the year except during the Orange County Fair in July/August.

The Game Awards 2018 Presenters Announced

2018/12/05

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December 5, 2018 – The Game Awards 2018 is gearing up for its biggest show ever this Thursday, December 6th, live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Talent schedule to appear includes Jonah Hill, Christoph Waltz, The Russo Brothers (Avengers), Pepe the King Prawn, Aisha Tyler, Joel McHale, Rosa Salazar, Rivers Cuomo, Brendon Urie, Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, JackSepticEye, Phil Spencer (Xbox), Jeff Kaplan (Blizzard), Shawn Layden (PlayStation) and more surprise guests and game developers to be announced.

Throughout the night, The Game Awards Orchestra, conducted by composer Lorne Balfe, will celebrate the rise of video game music with a series of performances featuring special guests, composers Hans Zimmer, Harry Gregson-Williams, Lena Raine (nominee, Celeste), and Sarah Schachner. In addition, the song “Devil Trigger” from the upcoming game Devil May Cry 5 will receive a rousing live performance.

Produced by Geoff Keighley, The Game Awards is one of the most widely distributed digital events on the planet. The ceremony celebrates the best video games of the year, plus a sneak preview of the biggest releases and updates to come with world premieres from Fortnite, Obsidian Entertainment, Anthem, Far Cry and more than 10 new game announcements. The show is live-streamed across all major digital, gaming and social platforms, including YouTube (in 4K UHD resolution), Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, Mixer, Steam TV, PlayStation 4, Xbox Live, IGN, GameSpot, Polygon, MLG and Caffeine.tv – with more to be announced.

Below are some of the livestream links for this year’s broadcast, which begins on Thursday, December 6 at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT with a half-hour preshow.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs5Ml7_2wT0
Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/thegameawards
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thegameawards
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegameawards

Planet Coaster Magnificent Rides Collection Announced

2018/12/05

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Cambridge, UK. 5 December 2018. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced the Planet Coaster Magnificent Rides Collection, launching on 18 December for 7.99 GBP/10.99 EUR. The Magnificent Rides Collection features nine brand new rides (plus one variant ride) for players to add to their parks. The first three of these rides are the Mind Melt, Grand Carousel and Vector:

The Mind Melt is an inverted coaster that will really test a guest’s endurance as they ride its unforgiving twists and turns.
The Grand Carousel is one of the most beautiful and elegant fairground rides to arrive in Planet Coaster and a much-requested community favourite.
The Tracker enhances guests’ dark ride experience with a 3D mover that spins, pitches and banks to bring the ride’s story to life.

Planet Coaster fans can see exclusive reveals of each of the Magnificent Rides Collection rides each day on twitter.com/planetcoaster. A short Mind Melt sneak peek video premiers today, here:

Two Point Hospital Bigfoot DLC Launch Trailer

2018/12/05

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London, England – December 5, 2018 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and Two Point Studios™ are delighted to announce (and release!) the ‘Two Point Hospital™ – Bigfoot’ DLC today, available for £6.99 on Steam. Let’s join Two Point County News Network anchor Trent Darby, as he breaks the news in the latest trailer: https://youtu.be/DSV0KR6pCMM

In the Two Point Hospital – Bigfoot DLC you’ll take on a range of new administrative challenges in Two Point County’s namesake Pointy Mountains, where you’ll find three new hospitals, three new treatment rooms, a collection of new wintery items and furnishings, 34 new region-specific illnesses (including 9 visual illnesses), as well as new challenges, features and a new, very hairy, VIP…

Local celebri-yeti Bartholomew F. Yeti, the otherwise reclusive furball, has been petitioning for better healthcare in the Pointy Mountains, home to the most frequently forgotten people in all of Two Point County. Mr Yeti will need your help, curing new illnesses such as Cold Shoulder, Bard Flu, and Aurora Snorealis at the Pointy Mountains’ three new hospitals. There’s a medical facility at the Underlook Hotel, a ski resort with more lawsuits than guests; the remote and dilapidated Swelbard Research Institute; and the chance to turn an aristocratic family’s spare, and extremely grand, lodging into a hospital for the surrounding community in Roquefort Castle.

In Two Point Hospital, budding administrators will need to be creative and demonstrate their ability to build, cure and improve in even the hardest and oddest circumstances. Design your hospitals, research unusual illnesses, manage and train often-quirky staff, and try to defeat the fierce healthcare competition of Two Point County.

Two Point Hospital is available on Steam and from SEGA approved digital retailers. For more information about all things Two Point Hospital sign up for our Hospital Pass newsletter at www.twopointhospital.com where you will receive the coveted in-game item, the Golden Toilet. You can also follow the game on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. For more information about SEGA Europe, log on to www.sega.co.uk, follow us on Facebook or on Twitter.