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Knott’s Merry Farm Returns for 2018

2018/11/01

BUENA PARK, CA. (November 2018) – Starting November 16 through January 6, guests can experience Knott’s Merry Farm’s largest Christmas display ever, with a full park transformation including all-new seasonal décor. A classic winter wonderland awaits park goers with a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, oversized snowflakes and a variety of picturesque holiday settings, all created as a backdrop to capture timeless holiday memories.

Charming holiday shows remain at the core of the Knott’s Merry Farm experience and continue to delight guests of all ages. Merry Christmas, Snoopy!, the beloved ice show starring the famous beagle, the Peanuts Gang and a cast of world-class ice skaters returns as a Merry Farm tradition. In this fan favorite musical spectacular on ice, Snoopy and his friends enjoy all of the best parts of the season including trimming the Christmas tree, awaiting Santa’s arrival, and attending the Christmas Ball! Showing select dates, November 16, 2018 – January 6, 2019, at the Charles M. Schultz Theatre.

The Merry Farm musical, It’s the Merriest Christmas Show Ever, Charlie Brown takes audiences behind the scenes with the Peanuts Gang as they plan their holiday extravaganza; showing select dates, November 16, 2018 – January 8, 2019.

Families visiting Camp Snoopy can also enjoy seasonal entertainment geared for little ones with A Peanuts Guide to Christmas, performing daily at the Camp Snoopy Theater. The Peanuts Gang offer their take and unique wisdom on surviving the holidays while singing a mashup of their favorite holiday tunes.

The streets of Calico play host to the merriest of Christmas traditions starting with the sound of holiday tunes performed by live Christmas Carolers. Holiday shoppers will have the opportunity to stroll through Ghost Town’sChristmas Crafts Village featuring dozens of local artisans selling their handcrafted gifts. Also available in Ghost Town at the historic Bird Cage Theatre, Knott’s melodrama company will bring to life Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and O. Henry’s A Gift of the Magi. Performances will be available on select dates, November 16, 2018 – January 6, 2019. The Bird Cage Theatre will also host the toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ comedy and bluegrass of Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies who will continue their Knott’s Merry Farm residency this holiday season on select nights.

Visitors can also retreat to Santa’s Christmas Cabin—a transformed Wilderness Dance Hall in Ghost Town that features twinkling Christmas lights, classic holiday decor and the opportunity to take photos with Santa Claus himself. It’s also home to an array of holiday treats, including roasted nuts and a cheesecake “tree” on a stick, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed peppermint.

When the sun sets, Ghost Town lights up with a nightly tree lighting ceremony and a special Snow and Glow experience that takes place every hour from sunset until the park closes. The magical snowfall and Ghost Town lights dance to a different song each hour, offering the perfect ending to a fun-filled day at Knott’s Merry Farm.

The perfect stocking stuffer is now on-sale. A new 2019 Season Pass includes one free visit to enjoy Merry Farm in 2018, unlimited visits in 2019 with no blackout dates, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2019 to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2019 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Now at the lowest price of the year, Regular Season Passes start at just $95.00 or eight easy payments of $10.00 after initial payment and Gold Season Passes are $115.00 or eight payments of just $12.00 after initial payment. These offers end January 6, 2019. Applicable taxes and fees apply online. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.

For more information about Knott’s merry Farm please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the holiday hashtag #MerryFarm.

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden – Tactical Combat

2018/11/01

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OSLO, Norway – November 1st, 2018 – In just over one month, on December 4th, Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden arrives on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The game developed by The Bearded Ladies and published by Funcom promises a new and exciting take on the XCOM tactical combat formula by giving players the power to jump in and out of real-time stealth/exploration and turn-based combat. Besides the talking duck and the gun-wielding boar which undoubtedly stole the show at the game’s reveal, it’s certainly what has produced the most amount of wow’s and whoa’s during demos at GamesCom and E3.

Today, Funcom has released a brand-new video taking you behind the scenes on the development of the game, where lead devs from The Bearded Ladies explain just how all this works.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Soundtrack to be Released

2018/10/31

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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

October 31, 2018 – Building on the evocative score of the original Red Dead Redemption, the soundtrack and score of Red Dead Redemption 2 is a powerful, emotional journey through the final days of America’s outlaw era.

Red Dead Redemption 2 features an interactive, dynamic score composed by Woody Jackson. Rockstar fans will already be familiar with Woody’s work on the original Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire and Grand Theft Auto V with Tangerine Dream, The Alchemist and Oh No.

The score features additional production and arrangement by Jeff Silverman (Truth and Soul, Aloe Black), with additional musical score and orchestration provided by Colin Stetson (Bon Iver, Hereditary), David Ferguson (Johnny Cash’s engineer), David Ralicke (Beck, Sons of Anarchy), Gabe Witcher (Punch Brothers, True Detective), Luke O’Malley, Mario Batkovic (of Geoff Barrow’s Invada), Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Superwolf, Iggy Pop, Bonnie Prince Billy), Rabih Beaini and Senyawa, as well as contributions from over 110 other musicians including Arca (frequent Bjork, Kanye West, Frank Ocean and Kelela collaborator), Duane Eddy (Lee Hazlewood protégé), Jon Theodore (former drummer of Mars Volta and current Queens of the Stone Age drummer), Michael Shuman aka Mikey Shoes (Queens of the Stone Age, Mini Mansions) and more.

All of the vocal moments in Red Dead Redemption 2 are produced entirely by Grammy Award-winner Daniel Lanois, known for producing albums for Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Willie Nelson as well as collaborating with pioneering musician Brian Eno to produce several albums for U2 including the multi-platinum The Joshua Tree. In addition to Lanois’ production, the soundtrack features additional vocal performances from a range of award-winning artists including D’Angelo, Willie Nelson, Nas, Rhiannon Giddens, Josh Homme, plus an additional track written, produced and performed by David Ferguson. All songs for both the score and soundtrack were created exclusively for Red Dead Redemption 2.

Stay tuned for more information including on the forthcoming Red Dead Redemption 2 official soundtrack release.

Fallout 76 Presents Spooky Tales from the West Virginia Hills Video Series

2018/10/31

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

October 31, 2018 – The world of Fallout 76 is steeped in mystery. But when you’re not trying to discover what happened to everyone after the bombs dropped, you might find yourself asking a different question: What’s that figure, lurking in the dark? The answer probably isn’t as friendly as you might like. The Tales from the West Virginia Hills holotape series is here to give you an idea of what to look out for if you hope to survive.

Curse of the Wendigo!

It has been said that money is the root of all evil. So when greed knows no bounds and avarice goes unchecked, what other appetites might take hold? Curse of the Wendigo! chews over this very question.

Sideshow Snallygaster

In Sideshow Snallygaster, the carnival has come to the Tyler County Fairgrounds. Billy Harding and his dad wander past the games and rides as a sideshow Barker touts a frightful attraction.

The Mothman Cometh!

Not all creatures are of the land; some stalk the skies. One such boogeyman has been reported for generations by mystified West Virginians. The Mothman Cometh! begins in Morgantown Municipal Hospital. We join young Mary Scarberry at her bedside as she wakes, looking a little worse for wear.

The Best of Grafton

The Beast of Grafton takes place in the rural hills near Grafton, where locals have reported a strange creature lurking in the woods. Robbie Cockrell and Peggy Mansfield were out on a date, celebrating Peggy’s birthday, and a full moon loomed large as they drove.

The Strange Encounter In Flatwoods

Who Goes There?: The Strange Encounter In Flatwoods opens on a fateful night, when a young Pioneer Scout, Fred Fisher, finds himself in quite the predicament, having taken a spill and fallen into a dark place.

AOC Unveils New C32V1Q Curved Display

2018/10/31

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Geek News, News, Tech News

Fremont, Calif. – October 31, 2018 – AOC, a worldwide leader in monitor display technology, today announces the C32V1Q, an immersive curved 32-inch monitor built for work and home entertainment. The C32V1Q is available now at Newegg and Amazon for $229.

The C32V1Q is AOC’s newest curved monitor. The monitor features a minimalistic well-built design with a glossy black body, metallic silver finish and sleek curves. The curved ultra-slim frameless design is perfect for multi-display viewing and enables seamless multi-monitor setups designed to boost productivity.

The borderless display offers a detailed 1920×1080 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. The VA panel has viewing angles of 178 degrees, allowing users to enjoy consistent color uniformity and accuracy at all angles. The display also has a 20M:1 dynamic contrast with a 4ms response time, and features several different inputs, including one VGA, one DisplayPort and one HDMI for connectivity of all users’ high-quality digital video and audio devices.

In addition to offering sharp picture quality and a beautiful design, the C32V1Q offers a host of wellness features to reduce eye fatigue during screen time. AOC’s exclusive Flicker-free technology utilizes a hybrid solution to regulate brightness and reduce flicker for a more comfortable viewing experience, while AOC’s LowBlue mode reduces the amount of potentially irritating blue light emitted by the monitor without compromising the excellent image quality. Finally, AOC’s Clear Vision function is an image performance engine which converts standard definition (SD) content to high definition (HD), enabling images to appear more clear and vivid.

The C32V1Q is available now at Newegg and Amazon for $229.99.

Death Mark Available Now

2018/10/31

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

Torrance, Calif. – October 31, 2018 – With an evil leer, Aksys Games announced the launch of Death Mark for the PlayStation®4 system, the PlayStation®Vita system and Nintendo Switch™. The highly anticipated survival horror adventure game is also available in a Limited Edition that features an exclusive 96-page full-color hardcover artbook, a spine-chilling soundtrack CD, a temporary tattoo of the fatal Mark, and a dramatic printed slipcase to entomb everything.

In Death Mark, a strange rumor is spreading in Tokyo’s H City: those who bear the cursed Mark will die. Unexpectedly appearing on the body as a scar taking on the appearance of a dog bite, the Mark is said to bring about your inexplicable death. Now, having lost your memory, you stand before a mysterious house said to protect those who possess the Mark. As the doors swing open, the countdown to death has already begun.

Features of Death Mark include:
Search and Survive! – To avoid an almost certain gruesome death at the “hands” of angry spirits, you’ll need to search your surroundings for clues to increase your odds of survival.
Ghost Busting – Sometimes the sword is more powerful than the pen. And when words fail it’s time to stand your ground. Remember the price of not holding your own is an untimely death.
Riddle Me This – It’s not enough to defeat the spirit that cursed you, you need to do it in the right way. If you don’t you might survive but end up wishing you hadn’t. Be sure to parse all the clues and information you discover correctly to make your life continue to be worth living.

Death Mark is rated “M” for Mature. For more information, follow Aksys Games on Twitter and Instagram at @AksysGames.

Big Adventure Fest Full Lineup Revealed

2018/10/30

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Geek News, News

October 30, 2018 – Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure has revealed its full weekend schedule of music, comedy sets, panels, live podcast tapings, activations, and more. American Satan, Voice Acting In Gaming, Back In The Shell: A Ninja Turtle Fan Series, and The Nerdin’ Out Podcast have been added to the diverse lineup of confirmed panels and podcasts, alongside Stan Against Evil, Wrecked, Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend, Cool Playlist With Eliza Skinner, and Superfight LIVE. Celebrating pop culture and fandom of all sorts, this one-of-a-kind entertainment experience is set to make its debut on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, CA.

More details on the newly announced experiences and activations at Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure can be found below:

American Satan, featuring actors Andy Biersack, BooBoo Stewart, Ben Bruce, and creator Ash Avildsen

American Satan is an independent film following the story of a young rock band, half from England and half from the US, who drop out of college to move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams. The panel will feature actors Andy Biersack (vocalist of Black Veil Brides), BooBoo Stewart (The Twilight Saga, X-Men: Days Of Future Past), Ben Bruce (guitarist of Asking Alexandria), and the film’s creator Ash Avildsen (Sumerian Films). In addition to discussing the film, fans can anticipate a big cast announcement in regards to the film’s upcoming tv spin-off series, Paradise City. American Satan is currently available on SHOWTIME. Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mutMh1RMkCE

Machinima Presents Voice Acting In Gaming, featuring Krizz Kaliko, Matthew Waterson, Philip Bache, Rachel Kimsey, and Stuart Allan, moderated by Jason Dimberg

Machinima has always defined the intersection of entertainment and gaming, and the discussion at Big Adventure provides a real look inside of the work of some of the greatest voice actors behind today’s hit games. Kicking things off will be a live performance of Machinima’s hit Facebook Watch show “Game Kings,” voiced and performed by multi-platinum recording artist Krizz Kaliko. Join Krizz along with Matthew Waterson (Netflix’s Trollhunter, Call Of Duty Black Ops 4, World Of Warcraft: Battle For Azeroth), Rachel Kimsey (Justice League Action, Call Of Duty: Black Ops, Black Ops, 3 & Infinite Warfare, Horizon Zero Dawn), Philip Bache (Transformers Combiner Wars, Rise Of The Tomb Raider, Fallout 4), Stuart Allan (Justice League Teen Titans, Lego DC Super Villains, Transformers: Robots In Disguise), and moderator Jason Dimberg (Head of Programming at Machinima), as they go behind the scenes of what it is like to voice some of your favorite game characters in this one-of-a-kind, can’t miss discussion.

Nerdbot Presents Back In The Shell: A Ninja Turtle Fan Series

It’s Pizza Time! The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films, comics, games, toys and cartoons inspired us when we were younger. Now it’s time for us to give something back! Nerdbot Media and an incredible cast and crew of actors, filmmakers, and prop makers are coming together to make a 6 episode live action fan series. Not CGI…THE REAL THING, LIKE IN THE ‘90s! We are die hard fans that want to create something incredible through our love for the Turtles. We hope you join us on this awesome adventure.

Podcast: Nerdin’ Out

The Nerdin Out Podcast is an offshoot of ALT987’s The Woody Show— with Woody Show Members Ravey, Cameron and Randy along with their friend Courtney— expounding on things that make life fun. Much like The Woody Show, it’s friends hanging out talking about their favorite things. Like superheroes, comics, games (video and board) tv, movies, books and all the other great things that make Woody grumpy when we try to discuss them on the show. More info at: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/960-nerdin-out-29395916/

The music, comedy, panel, and podcast times for Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure are as follows (subject to change):

Saturday, November 3

Hangar Stage – Music

8:40 p.m. – Empire Of The Sun

7:10 p.m. – Phantogram

6:00 p.m. – Echos

5:00 p.m. – Nvdes

Hangar Stage – Comedy

2:00 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. – Patton Oswalt, Kristen Schaal, Emo Philips, Hari Kondabolu, and Monty Franklin, hosted by Marcella Arguello

Adventure Stage – Dance Music

11:00 p.m. – Rusko

10:00 p.m. – Bro Safari

9:00 p.m. – Feed Me

8:00 p.m. – Party Thieves

7:00 p.m. – Chime

Adventure Stage – Entertainment Panels

4:30 p.m. – Wrecked

3:30 p.m. – American Satan

2:30 p.m. – Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend

1:30 p.m. – Nerdin’ Out

12:30 p.m. – Superfight LIVE!

Artist Alley Stage – Comic Book Panels

4:00 p.m. – Image Comics Live Draw

3:00 p.m. – Comics For Mainstream Vs. Independent

2:00 p.m. – Image Comics Presents: Breaking Into Comics

1:00 p.m. – Music Influencing Comics

Sunday, November 4

Hangar Stage – Music

7:40 p.m. – Modest Mouse

6:15 p.m. – Cold War Kids

5:05 p.m. – Allie X

4:00 p.m. – Party Nails

Hangar Stage – Comedy

1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. – Jim Jefferies, Natasha Leggero, Ron Funches, Rhys Darby, and Maria Bamford, hosted by Marcella Arguello

Adventure Stage – Dance Music

10:45 p.m. – What So Not

9:45 p.m. – Bonnie X Clyde

8:45 p.m. – Luca Lush

7:45 p.m. – Ducky

6:45 p.m. – Nitti Gritti

5:30 p.m. – The Geek Gatsby Cosplay Contest with music from Chuck None

Adventure Stage – Entertainment Panels

3:30 p.m. – Stan Against Evil

2:30 p.m. – Cool Playlist Podcast With Eliza Skinner

1:30 p.m. – Machinima Presents Voice Acting In Gaming

12:30 p.m. – Nerdbot Presents TMNT: Back In The Shell

Artist Alley Stage – Comic Book Panels

4:00 p.m. – Comics For Mainstream Vs. Independent

3:00 p.m. – Representation Matters

2:00 p.m. – Image Comics Presents: Breaking Into Comics

1:00 p.m. – Music Influencing Comics

Fans are also invited to participate in and observe a number of onsite activations, including the ultimate gamer’s lounge and retro arcade from Machinima; a Nerdbot Media Compound with photo ops, a zombie shooting range and more; the Stone Blade Tabletop Gaming area with daily tournaments, demos, and cool prizes; Superfight LIVE, where you have the chance to play the hit card game against fandom celebs; the Image Artists Alley; The Geek Gatsby Cosplay Contest, hosted by Bernie Bregman; live action role playing battles from The Belegarth Medieval Combat Society; a custom built escape room from Superfight’s Jack Dire; and much more! Fans will have a chance to meet some of their favorite cosplayers including Alicia Marie (@aliciamariebody) and Liz Katz (@lizkatzofficial). There will also be a variety of fan groups exhibiting, including popular Star Wars groups featuring The Saber Guild, The Mandalorian Mercs, and the 501st Legion!

A limited number of General Admission and VIP Tickets are still available for purchase at www.bigadventurefest.com. All tickets grant access to everything happening within the event. The event is all-ages and is free for kids 10 and under (with an adult paid admission).

Produced by Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure will also boast a massive comic con exhibitor village, a marketplace with a variety of handmade and exclusive items, carnival rides and games, and wandering cosplay performers.

Participating comic companies include Skybound, Image Comics, Kodansha Comics, Boom! Studios, and Top Cow Productions. Comic artists will include Andrew Robinson, Andy Belanger, Becky Cloonan, Chris Burnham, Ivan Brandon, Matt Hawkins, Nick Dragotta, Andy Kuhn, Robert Wilson IV, Ande Parks, Brent Schoonover, Farel Dalrymple, Jai Nitz, Justin Greenwood, Matt Horak, Matt Wilson, Matthew Southworth, Morgan Beem, Ramon Villalobos, Brian Level, Tess Stone, Tim Doyle, and more.

Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure partners include: Disney’s Ralph Breaks The Internet, Machinima, Angel City Brewing, Corona, Kraken Rum, Lime Crime Cosmetics, Butterfinger, Rockstar Energy Drink, Deep Eddy Vodka, Cosmic Fog, Mike’s Hard, Kevita, and Soylent.

For more information on Alt 98.7 Presents Big Adventure, visit:

http://www.BigAdventureFest.com

http://www.facebook.com/bigadventurefest

http://www.instagram.com/bigadventurefest

http://www.twitter.com/bigadvfest

Hashtag: #BigAdventureFest

DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders Announced

2018/10/30

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

London – October 30, 2018 – Worldwide video game publisher, Outright Games, today announced it has partnered with Universal Games on its newest title, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders, which introduces a new story in the popular DreamWorks Dragons universe. Developed by Climax Studios, DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will be coming to PlayStation® 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. The game will launch February 2019 in Europe and North America, to coincide with the release of the new movie DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.

“The first feature film How to Train Your Dragon debuted eight years ago and has since sparked a beloved franchise that has captivated audiences around the world, inspiring additional films, television shows and more,” said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. “DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders gives us a wonderful opportunity to be a part of Dragons history by partnering with Universal to create an original story introducing two new, very special characters. We look forward to unveiling more details soon!”

Players will join the new heroic duo, Scribbler and Patch, in an epic battle to save dragons and defeat a new villain, Eir, who is controlling dragons to carry out her evil plans. They’ll clash against fierce enemies, explore new and familiar locations and interact with favorite characters in this fun and fiery action adventure.

KEY FEATURES:

A NEW, AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE: Help Scribbler recover lost memories and forge a friendship with Patch, his unique hybrid dragon
EPIC BATTLES: Unlock powerful abilities and take on fearsome foes
EXPLORE VAST NEW LOCATIONS: Fly to familiar locations, as well as new locations, including Havenholme, Valka’s Mountain and Blood Briar Island
SOLVE PUZZLES: Swap between Scribbler and his dragon Patch to conquer obstacles

“DreamWorks Dragons Dawn of New Riders will take players on a new adventure that brings together a poignant tale of friendship, mysterious new characters and mystical locations,” said Chris Heatherly, Executive Vice President of Games and Digital Platforms, Universal Brand Development. “As the film trilogy reaches its’ epic conclusion, this new game will allow fans to deepen their connection with a world that has touched so many lives for almost a decade.”

Stay tuned to https://www.outrightgames.com/ and its social media channels (https://www.facebook.com/OutrightGames/ or https://twitter.com/Outright_Games/ for more information as it is revealed!

Command & Conquer: Rivals Release Date

2018/10/30

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Geek News, Mobile News, News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Assemble your forces, mobile commanders – Command & Conquer™: Rivals from Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that Command & Conquer will launch worldwide on December 4, 2018 for Android and iOS. This is a fast-paced, real-time strategy (RTS) action game built for players on phones and tablets. Command & Conquer: Rivals will become the next official EA competitive gaming franchise to roll out a complete competitive program, including community tournaments and a championship pro scene.

In Command & Conquer: Rivals, a real-time player versus player (PVP) game, players lead their faction to victory in the war for Tiberium. True to RTS classics, preparation and planning are as pivotal to matches as tactical execution. Unlike games with “drop-and-watch” mechanics, players in Rivals maintain 100% control of their units at all times, adding immense strategy and depth to a fun, frenetic and fair gameplay experience.

“We set out to build an RTS game for mobile players that thrives on head-to-head competition and where strategy and skill matter. With continuous unit control and intense battles where comebacks are possible, Command & Conquer: Rivals delivers this and more,” said Michael Martinez, Redwood Studios GM. “We’ve been thrilled to see the early response from players during soft launch. Player feedback has made the game stronger for our launch in December and we’ll continue to work with the community as we accelerate into esports next year.”

Rivals Champions, a new weekend mode available at launch, is a signature in-game competitive experience inspired by the immensely popular FIFA Ultimate Team Champions in FIFA and will serve as the first step in working with the community to launch a multi-continent esports program in 2019. In this mode, players will go on a run of battles, competing in a unique matchmaking pool – competition is segmented by rank to ensure players of all skill levels can thrive and win. The better they perform, the bigger the rewards. Players can also make a name for themselves atop the Rivals Champions leaderboards and distinguish themselves for higher levels of competition.

“Rivals is competitive to its very core,” said Evan Denbaum, Command & Conquer: Rivals Competitive Gaming Commissioner. “We’ve been working non-stop to create the best-possible in-game experiences no matter what your skill level, and Rivals Champions is just the beginning. Most importantly, we’ll be listening to our players and their feedback as they jump in, and we’ll work together with the community to build a full-scale esports program.”

There’s still a chance to join in before launch. Pre-register today on Google Play and get the chance to play by visiting https://www.ea.com/games/command-and-conquer/command-and-conquer-rivals. Players who pre-register will also receive a special, limited edition bundle to begin commanding their units, available at worldwide launch.

For more information and to stay up to date on the latest news, find us here on the Command & Conquer: Rivals channels and forums on Twitter, Discord and Reddit.

LEGO Harry Potter: Collection Out for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

2018/10/30

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Burbank, Calif. – Oct. 30, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group today announced the launch of LEGO® Harry Potter™: Collection for Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One, bringing the top-selling videogames LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 1-4 and LEGO® Harry Potter™: Years 5-7 together in one remastered package.

Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO Harry Potter: Collection unites the signature humor of LEGO games and the expansive Wizarding World for a thrilling journey full of spell-casting, potion-making, and puzzle-solving fun. The compilation features content from the eight films with enhanced graphics, environments, lighting and visual effects, along with two downloadable content (DLC) packs.

“The LEGO Harry Potter: Collection for Nintendo Switch and Xbox One brings the entire LEGO Harry Potter adventure to a new generation of players to enjoy,” said Jonathan Smith, Head of Production and Strategic Director, TT Games. “Gamers can journey back to Hogwarts for a light-hearted, humorous and interactive journey told through all of the Harry Potter films, sure to delight fans and newcomers alike.”

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 is based on the first four films—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™—allowing fans to experience Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in full LEGO form.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 transports players through the final four films—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 & 2—to experience Harry’s last years at Hogwarts™ and his battle against Lord Voldemort™ in the ultimate fight between good and evil.

This action-packed adventure also offers two previously released DLC packs, including a Character Pack featuring Godric Gryffindor, Harry (Yule Ball), Helga Hufflepuff, Lockhart (Straightjacket), Luna (Lion Head), Peeves, Hermione (Pink Dress), Ron Weasley (Ghoul), Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, as well as a Spell Pack featuring Cantis, Densaugeo, Ducklifors, Melofors and Tentaclifors.