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Call of Cthulhu Launch Trailer

2018/10/26
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October 26, 2018 – What lies beyond the veil, scratching at our eyeballs but just out of vision, a terrifying nightmare we simply cannot see? Peer into clear dreams and the murky past in the Call of Cthulhu Launch Trailer, ahead of release on Tuesday, October 30. With music by Black Mirror, Utopia, and The Girl With All The Gifts composer Cristobal Tapia De Veer, the trailer is your last look into the void before release.

An official adaptation of Chaosium’s pen & paper RPG, Call of Cthulhu combines investigation gameplay with the unparalleled narratives of Lovecraft’s renowned Cthulhu mythos. What mysteries will you, as private investigator Edward Pierce, uncover on the too-quiet island of Darkwater off the coast of Boston?

Call of Cthulhu casts you in that role – a struggling alcoholic, tortured by the past, haunted by PTSD and strange visions, Pierce is a dogged investigator with a desire to find the truth. Contracted by the father of the late Sarah Hawkins to look into the mysterious fire that engulfed her mansion and killed her family, Pierce is immediately surrounded by distrustful locals and dead ends on Darkwater. Pressing on, his world begins to unravel as reality breaks down, and dreams become reality… All the while, the Great Dreamer prepares its awakening.

Call of Cthulhu releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 30. Digital and retail pre-orders are available on PC and consoles.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald to be Released in ScreenX

2018/10/25
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Geek News, Movie News, News, Tech News

Los Angeles, CA (October 24, 2018) – CJ 4DPLEX (www.cj4dx.com), the world’s leading cinema technology company, announced today that one of the year’s most anticipated films, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” will be released in ScreenX, bringing the Wizarding World™ to the big screen for the first time ever in the immersive, one-of-a-kind format. The all-new adventure comes to ScreenX theaters worldwide beginning November 16. 

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is the third film in a multi-picture agreement between Warner Bros. Pictures and CJ 4DPLEX, following the globally successful ScreenX engagements of the blockbusters “The Meg” and “The Nun.” The ScreenX slate continues in December with the much-anticipated undersea epic “Aquaman,” followed by the first solo feature of fan-favorite “Shazam!” in April 2019.

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection theatre technology that allows a 270-degree panoramic movie watching experience. ScreenX allows the audience to go beyond the frame of the traditional movie screen, utilizing a proprietary system to expand the center screen image to the side walls, surrounding audiences with imagery and providing a sense of being inside the movie.

“We are thrilled to bring the ScreenX experience to ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ through our partnership with Warner Bros. Pictures,” stated CJ 4DPLEX. “We are certain the expansive, 270-degree screen will immerse audiences in the Wizarding World as never before and deliver all the magic, mystery and adventure this much-anticipated epic has to offer.”

Thomas Molter, EVP of International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures, added, “We’re excited to continue our relationship with CJ 4DPLEX on this new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ adventure.  The Wizarding World has always been a thrilling destination for fans, but this will be their first opportunity to experience this magical universe with the full immersion of ScreenX.”

ScreenX has quickly enhanced its international reach, successfully screening Hollywood blockbusters and local feature films alike, including a record of five Hollywood blockbusters released in ScreenX this year. In the past 12 months alone, ScreenX has seen a surge in the number of ScreenX installed auditoriums, which have grown to 164, a more than 30% increase year-over-year and will nearly double its footprint with the recently announced expansion plan with the Cineworld Group to open 100 locations across the U.S. and Europe.

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege Halloween Event Announced

2018/10/25
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SAN FRANCISCO – October 25, 2018 – Today, UBISOFT® announced the second event of Rainbow Six® Siege Year 3, the Mad House Halloween Event. This year’s Halloween event will last one week, beginning today, October 25th, ending on Halloween night, Wednesday October 31st. In this new Playlist, players will have to choose between five attackers (Ash, Thermite, Buck, Hibana and Finka),  five defenders (Mira, Vigil, Valkyrie, Jager, and Pulse), all available in Halloween skins, and try to defeat the opposite team in a revisited Halloween version of the iconic map “House”. The Crimsonveil Collection will introduce brand new skins for five new operators. Additionally, classic 2017 Halloween skins are once again available for a limited time.

The “Mad House” Event includes the new “Trick or treat” Ubisoft Club Challenge that allows players to earn one Crimsonveil pack if they achieve 30 kills while playing the Mad House map and a second pack if they manage to reach 60 kills. In addition, any players that log-in between October 25th and November 5th will receive one free pack.

Alongside this limited-time event, the Crimsonveil Collection will be available for purchase from Thursday October 25th to Sunday November 5th. This limited-time Halloween themed collection will offer players 22 exclusive* cosmetic items for Operators Finka, Jager, Thermite, Valkyrie, and Vigil and can be obtained by purchasing the Crimsonveil Pack at a cost of 300 R6 credit per pack.

*No duplications.

To learn more about the Mad House Halloween event, please visit: Here

Bionik Unveils Mantis PlayStation VR Headphones

2018/10/25
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Los Angeles, CA (October 25, 2018) – Bionik, a manufacturer of innovative and high quality gaming accessories, is thrilled to announce the Mantis™ is now officially licensed for use exclusively with PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®VR (PS VR) in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Russia, India and Oceania. Bionik’s unique detachable headphones will help players further immerse themselves in the incredible virtual worlds of PS VR.

Mantis is engineered for seamless integration with PS VR, featuring a unique clip-on design for easy attachment and removal. Comprised of high quality components and a complementary color scheme, the headphones are lightweight, intuitive to use and come complete with an audio cable for use with PS VR. The officially licensed Mantis will include both on-ear and over-the-ear attachment options, which allows for even more customization to fit the needs of all PS VR players.

“The Mantis was designed from its inception to complement and enhance the extraordinary PS VR experience as a natural extension of the headset,” said Amir Navid, Bionik’s SVP of Product Development. “We’re thrilled to partner with SIEE on the official licensed release of Mantis, and look forward to serving our SIEE region customers that have been excited for the Mantis’ debut. This kit will include everything you need for customized, integrated, and immersive sound made even richer thanks to PS VR’s 3D Audio capabilities.

For more information on Bionik check out www.bionikgaming.com and www.facebook.com/bionikgaming and follow on Twitter @BionikGaming.

Universal Studios Offers Stranger Things Horror Nights Maze Daytime Walkthrough

2018/10/23
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Geek News, Halloween, News

Universal City, CA, October 23, 2018 – For the first time, Universal Studios Hollywood offers guests a “lights on” walk-through experience of the all-new “Stranger Things” maze during the day, providing an authentic, behind-the-scenes look at how the Upside Down comes to life at “Halloween Horror Nights” from Monday, October 29 through Friday, November 2. The self-guided tour of the movie-quality sets featured in the “Stranger Things” maze is included in the price of daytime admission to the theme park.

“Halloween Horror Nights” continues select nights now through Sunday, November 4, adding one more terrifying night due to popular demand.

Working collaboratively with Netflix, along with the creators and executive producer of the blockbuster series—Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer and Shawn Levy, the maze is an authentic representation of “Stranger Things,” designed to transport guests into artfully recreated scenes and storylines in season one. From the menacing Hawkins National Laboratory, under the U.S. Department of Energy, to the Byers home adorned with an erratic display of flashing Christmas lights and the eerie Upside Down woods oozing a shower of floating orb-like spores, guests will discover how the chilling new maze offers surprising twists and unexpected turns around every corner – in the light of day.

Each night at “Halloween Horror Nights,” the parallel universe, referred to as the Upside Down, that terrorized the small town of Hawkins, Indiana in “Stranger Things,” brings the chittering, predatory Demogorgon to stalk unwitting guests as they encounter iconic scenes, characters and environments from the mesmerizing season one of the critically-acclaimed series.

Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” is the ultimate Halloween event. For more than 25 years, guests from around the world have visited “Halloween Horror Nights” to become victims inside their own horror film. Multiple movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror television shows, films and original stories come to life season after season, while the streets of each park’s event are transformed into highly-themed scare zones with menacing scare-actors lunging from every darkened corner.

For the first time ever, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Singapore are partnering with Netflix to bring “Stranger Things” to life at this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” events. For more information and to purchase tickets for “Halloween Horror Nights,” visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Spintires: MudRunner American Wilds Launch Trailer

2018/10/23
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October 23, 2018 – Indie hit Spintires: MudRunner gets even more gripping with the American Wilds expansion available today on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and the Switch version coming November 27. Check out the American Wilds Launch Trailer to see much-requested added features: new vehicles from Ford, Chevrolet, Hummer and more, plus maps based on the roughest terrain of the United States, adding to Spintires: MudRunner’s unique gameplay. All of this is available in the new expansion, or as a stand-alone edition, which includes the base game, the expansion, and all the DLC released so far together in one package.

Overcome muddy terrain, raging rivers, and other obstacles that realistically react to the weight and movement of your vehicle, powered by the game’s advanced physics engine. For the first time, American Wilds includes well-known vehicles such as the Ford F-150, the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, and GM’s iconic Hummer, among others. These additions increase the total amount of vehicles to 33, with more than 60 add-ons, all playable solo or with up to three others in co-op multiplayer. On PC they join hundreds of mods created by the passionate MudRunner community for an ever-evolving experience.

Also added to the roster are Mount Logmore and Grizzly Creek, two new sandbox maps inspired by the rugged landscapes of Montana, North Dakota, and Minnesota. The maps also include a pair of new challenges for crane operation and flatbed delivery.

Spintires: MudRunner – American Wilds and the American Wilds Edition are available today for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron – Nebelgeschwader DLC Announced

2018/10/23
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Giebelstadt, Germany, October 23rd 2018: This is the Oberkommando of the Luftwaffe speaking: the Nebelgeschwader is ready for action on November 13th, which is perfect timing given all the Nebel in the air. Our counterintelligence will make sure that the Geschwader is completely disguised as a simple DLC pack, but understand that this is, in fact, a full add-on with exactly the same volume of content as the base game Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron: 25 new levels, six epic new boss sights, four different pilots and a local co-op mode for up to 4 players. They will never know what hit them…

In The Nebelgeschwader DLC on Steam, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One series devices (including Xbox One X), players take on the role of a German elite squadron (The Nebelgeschwader). The events take place at the same time as Aces of the Luftwaffe – Squadron, but on a different front as the Nebelgeschwader operates from a secret base in the the Bermuda Triangle.

Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Military Tribute Days 2018

2018/10/23
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October 23, 2018 – Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to U.S. veterans, both retired and current personnel, with free park admission during its Military Tribute Days. This offer is valid to all past and present armed forces personnel and one guest.  Six additional tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate of $39 each from November 1 – November 15 and for $45 each from November 26 – December 21. U.S veterans and active military can also take advantage of discounted rates at the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel with a special rate of $105 per night.  For information and promotion details, please visit knotts.com.

WHO:              Current U.S or retired military personnel

WHEN:            November 1 – November 15, 2018 & November 26 – December 21, 2018

TIME:               Available during park operating hours.

WHERE:           Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park CA 90620

Ghostbusters World Launch Trailer

2018/10/22
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Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

SEOUL – Oct. 22, 2018 – Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Ghost Corps, publisher FourThirtyThree Inc. (4:33), and developer Next Age have today announced the global launch of Ghostbusters World for iOS and Android. Now available as a free download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, Ghostbusters World offers a fun, fresh take on location-based mobile AR games with iconic characters from across the Ghostbusters universe and adding a variety of gameplay modes with an RPG twist.

Check out the launch trailer here (https://youtu.be/quRF-gecY2U) and download the game today for free:

Ghostbusters World allows players to fulfill their childhood dreams of following in the footsteps of ghost-busting greats like Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddmore, by strapping on their own proton pack and going out on ghost patrol. Neighborhoods around the world are more haunted than ever, and this time, you’re the one that’s gonna be called. There are hundreds of ghosts—including favorites from the films, TV shows, comic books, theme parks, and video games—that you can capture in the real world and then utilize in teams to battle in the ghost dimension.

Whatever your playstyle might be, Ghostbusters World has something to offer for all types of gamers and Ghostheads:

  • Bust Ghosts in Your Neighborhood:  Go out and capture ghosts appearing all over the real world with stunningly realistic ghostbusting action made possible through Google’s ARCore and Apple’s ARKit technology.

  • Don’t Cross the Streams: Take on massive bosses like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man with up to four other players in co-op raid action!

  • Go Solo: Enjoy a single player story campaign written and illustrated by the minds behind the beloved IDW comic book series.

  • Get Your Ghosts Going: Assemble and upgrade your very own ghost squad and face off in asynchronous PVP team battles against other Ghostbusters.

  • Gear Up: Upgrade your equipment, get perks, and purchase new gear to take down bigger and better ghosts—fast.

More information and assets can be found at: www.ghostbustersworld.com.

Soulcalibur VI Launch Trailer

2018/10/19
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., (October 19, 2018) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is pleased to invite players to return to the stage of history as SOULCALIBUR™ VI launches today in the Americas for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®. SOULCALIBUR VI represents the pinnacle of 3D weapons-based 1vs.1 fighting and will include the return of fan-favorite characters and the premiere of all-new gameplay mechanics. SOULCALIBUR VI also continues the SOULCALIBUR tradition of featuring iconic guest characters; this time by featuring Geralt® of Rivia as its special guest character. The fearsome protagonist from The Witcher® video game series is ready to take on all who dare challenge him from the SOULCALIBUR universe.

The SOULCALIBUR franchise has been the premier 3D weapon-based fighting series since the original SOUL BLADE released in arcades in 1995. Utilizing the power of UNREAL® Engine 4, SOULCALIBUR VI retains the series’ signature 8-Way Run movement system, delivers super smooth 3D movements, and integrates new gameplay mechanics for newcomers to the franchise such as the Reversal Edge system. The Reversal Edge system enables new players to challenge more seasoned players; once initiated, both characters enter a rock-paper-scissors mini-game to see who will come out on top to deal large amounts of damage. SOULCALIBUR VI will also present a challenging single player mode; while offering players the opportunity to compete in multiplayer mode against friends or challenge fighters from around the world in dynamic battles presented with jaw-dropping visual effects.

“The SOULCALIBUR franchise is steeped in lore and embodies a long legacy of ground-breaking weapons-based gameplay that has set the franchise apart from other games in the fighting genre for decades,” said Mark Religioso, Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “SOULCALIBUR VI builds upon this great legacy with a stellar lineup of characters and weapons, additional storyline progression, and knock-down drag-out fun!”

Taking place in the 16th century, SOULCALIBUR VI revisits the events of the original SOULCALIBUR to uncover hidden truths with a diverse lineup of new and returning characters, each with their own unique fighting styles. Each character will also be featured in their own storyline for players to uncover in SOULCALIBUR VI’s Story Mode. Players looking to create their own characters will be able to do so through SOULCALIBUR VI’s robust character creator mode.

Rated T for TEEN by the ESRB, SOULCALIBUR VI is available now in the Americas for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM. For more information about SOULCALIBUR VI or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at; https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at; https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.