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FOX21 Secures Rights for VAMPYR Television Show

2018/08/17

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August 16, 2018 – FOX21 has secured the rights to DONTNOD Entertainment and Focus Home Interactive’s hit RPG video game, VAMPYR, for Wonderland Sound & Vision and DJ2 Entertainment to adapt for television.

VAMPYR launched worldwide last June, reaching #1 on STEAM, the internet’s largest video game distribution platform. VAMPYR is game developer DONTNOD’s follow-up to its Peabody and BAFTA Award Winning game, LIFE IS STRANGE, which DJ2 Entertainment is also set to executive produce.

As the developers of VAMPYR, DONTNOD CEO Oskar Guilbert goes on the record to say, “we believe it is a fantastic premise for a television show. This is a new and exciting way for fans of the game, as well as the uninitiated, to enter and engage with VAMPYR’S rich, deep story. We cannot wait to see how the talented team at FOX21 will bring out the darkly atmospheric universe of our game into television.”

Focus’ CEO Jurgen Goeldner agrees and says, “we are delighted to partner with FOX21 for the adaptation of VAMPYR into a TV series. DONTNOD has created a uniquely dark, immersive world with deep narration, which has made VAMPYR already a modern video game classic. We cannot wait to see FOX21 bring all of their talent and experience in launching a TV show that will allow an even wider audience to discover the fantastic universe of VAMPYR.”

“The DJ2 team loves the creative vision DONTNOD & Focus devote to all of their projects,” says DJ2 CEO,Dmitri Johnson. “The great relationship we’ve built with them since partnering on their incredible game, LIFE IS STRANGE, allowed us to get on board for VAMPYR well before its release. Like them, we’re excited to collaborate with our friends at FOX21, Wonderland, and the rest of the creative team we’re assembling.”

Vampyr is available on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

D23 Expo 2019 Tickets Sale Date Announced

2018/08/17

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BURBANK, Calif. – August 16, 2018 – On Thursday, August 23, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will take place August 23-25, 2019, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The largest Disney fan event in the world, D23 Expo celebrates all the wonderful worlds of The Walt Disney Company under one roof, including the best of Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars across film, television, theme parks, products, online, music, live entertainment, and more. D23 Expo 2019 marks the sixth biennial Expo held in Anaheim.

Once again, the Expo will celebrate the past, present, and future of Disney with signature entertainment, celebrity appearances, panels, presentations, sneak peeks, and immersive experiences. A massive show floor will feature exhibits, shopping, and photo opportunities from all across Disney and its partners. D23 Expo 2019 marks the return of fan favorites, including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, honoring the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to the Disney legacy; an all-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives; Talent Central, where fans can meet their favorite Disney stars; and a daily parade on the show floor.

Plus, the Mousequerade costume contest is back with actress Yvette Nicole Brown and fashion designer Ashley Eckstein returning as judges for the popular event, which includes dozens of eye-popping creations from fans around the world.

In addition, the D23 Expo 2019 Design Challenge will be themed to the popular Haunted Mansion, which first opened at Disneyland in 1969 and will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year. Fans are encouraged to create ghoulishly delightful designs, from paintings and drawings to sculptures and models, inspired by the beloved attraction and its 999 happy haunts. Twenty-three pieces of finalist artwork will be on display throughout the D23 Expo weekend at a gallery on the show floor. The winning artist will be chosen prior to the start of the D23 Expo and will receive a cash prize of $2,300. Details for Mousequerade and the Design Challenge will be revealed this fall.

D23 Expo 2019 will showcase all of the latest stars in the Disney universe. In 2017, celebrity appearances included Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Whoopi Goldberg, Jordan Fisher, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Hamill, Kristen Bell, Chris Hemsworth, Mandy Moore, and the stars of Disney’s Descendants. Additionally, Disney executives and creative talent came together to deliver special presentations, announcements, and experiences to Disney fans throughout the three-day extravaganza.

This year, discounted single-day and multi-day tickets for D23 Expo 2019 will be available exclusively to D23 Gold Members, and Gold Members who purchase their tickets from August 23–November 20, 2018 will enjoy an additional special “Early Bird” discount. D23 Gold Family Members can save as much as $288 off the price of admission, based on the purchase of four three-day tickets at the D23 Gold Member “Early Bird” rate. General admission tickets are $89 for a one-day adult admission and $69 for children. Three-day money-saving tickets are also available. Discounted hotel and Disneyland Resort park tickets are available to all Expo ticket purchasers. For more information on tickets and the ticket prices for Gold Members and general admission, visit D23expo.com.

A limited number of VIP Sorcerer Packages for D23 Expo 2019 will be available exclusively to both D23 Gold and Gold Family Members at $2,500 per ticket. The Sorcerer Package includes a three-day admission ticket with a commemorative Sorcerer credential; reserved seating at presentations; a preview day with a tour of the show floor and advance shopping opportunities; a Haunted Mansion-themed welcome reception; a packed D23 Expo gift pack, including an exclusive bag provided by D23 Expo 2019 sponsor American Tourister, and more. Members can purchase up to two Sorcerer tickets. Additional details and a complete list of Sorcerer Package benefits are highlighted at D23expo.com.

D23 Gold and Gold Family Members will also be entitled to special benefits throughout the weekend including exclusive discounts and offers at select Disney retail and partner locations; a commemorative gift; and limited priority queueing for Hall D23 and the Expo Arena. Look for announcements about these opportunities in the coming months. To join D23 and enjoy these benefits, visit D23.com/join.

For the latest news and updates about D23 Expo 2019, visit D23expo.com.

The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep Wishlist Initiative Announced

2018/08/16

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Aug. 16, 2018 – inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder and industry icon Brian Fargo, is proud to announce The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep Wishlist Initiative, an evolution in the relationship between an indie developer and its fanbase. In a project that is the first of its kind, gamers who wishlist The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep on either the game’s Steam or GOG.com pages add to an overall counter that unlocks bonuses which reward all purchasers of the game now and in the future.

At 100k wishlisters, inXile will partner with Red Hook Studios to provide an in-game version of the iconic torch from Darkest Dungeon. According to Red Hook Studios Co-founder Tyler Sigman, “Darkest Dungeon has its roots in classics like The Bard’s Tale, so to be a small part of helping to bring the series back is a real treat for us as fellow game devs and especially as fans.”

At 300k wishlisters, the retail price will drop from $39.95/£29.99 to $34.95/£27.99.

At 500k wishlisters, two amazing tiers will unlock: first, the retail price will drop to $29.95/£24.99, knocking a full $10 off the original price. Secondly, a free DLC will be created and released for all game owners called “The Haernhold,” which finds characters adventuring in the dwarven realm of Kinestria.

In “The Haernhold” DLC, players gain the opportunity to travel beyond Caith to another dimension – Kinestria, realm of the Dwarves. Therein lies the Haernhold, home of Daeglish, one of the characters that can join the player’s party in the main game. All is not well – the tomb of a Dwarven king has been defiled, and only the heroes from Skara Brae have the power to face the darkness that has been unleashed. The only portal to Kinestria resides in Fort Garendon, and it is there where the player’s cross-realm odyssey will begin.

In 2012, inXile was in the vanguard of proving that crowdsourcing was a viable alternative for indie developers to pursue their dream projects. inXile then introduced the Kicking It Forward program, which created a pattern where successful indie devs could help others fund their own projects. Brian Fargo then joined the Advisory Board of Fig, which brought the power of investment to crowdfunding. Now, with this Wishlist Initiative, inXile is inviting their fans and RPG fans to take part in this collective effort to bring crowdsourcing to sales platforms.

According to inXile CEO Brian Fargo, “Crowdfunding opens up so many possibilities because it allows us to pursue ideas that we might not otherwise and to take creative risks. Our backers helped us get The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep made, and now we’re hoping that all our fans can help us spread the word about it, and in doing so, unlock rewards for themselves and help make the game that much more accessible for the wider gaming audience out there. Putting a game on your wishlist costs nothing, yet can mean everything to an indie studio like us. With this initiative, we’re hoping to have it mean something extra for our fans, too.”

The Bard’s Tale IV: Barrows Deep will launch on Windows PC on Sept. 18, 2018. It is expected to arrive later this year on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Mac and Linux. Weekly updates on the Wishlist Initiative will be provided on the company’s social media accounts: https://www.facebook.com/TheBardsTale and https://twitter.com/Inxile_Ent

Plantronics Unveils RIG 300 and 400 Series

2018/08/16

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Santa Cruz, Calif. – August 16, 2018 – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, today announced the RIG 300 Series and RIG 400 PRO HC gaming headsets, delivering superior immersive, lightweight and durable audio engagement that can help gamers gain a competitive edge in battle royale arenas. The newest additions to the award-winning RIG family build upon the line’s hallmarks of superior sound, customization, comfort and durability that gamers count on to win big, whether playing on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4 or PC. The RIG 300 Series and RIG 400 PRO will be unveiled at Gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany.

The RIG 300 Series, specifically designed with new gamers and their parents in mind, is available for Xbox One (HX), PlayStation (HS), Universal (HC) and PC editions. They feature a modular, durable design with open earcups that are lightweight and comfortable during marathon gaming sessions. They also help the gamer to remain aware of local surroundings for safety and convenience. Additional features include:

SoundGuard acoustic safety technology that protects gamers’ hearing against unexpected audio spikes and maximum DB levels.
40 mm drivers that deliver responsive bass for high-definition audio that amplifies every detail.
Adjustable game volume and mute using inline controls.

RIG 400 PRO HC enhances the previous version of RIG 400 to help the competitive gamer secure more wins with the patent-pending RIG Game Audio Dial for fingertip volume control. Additional performance-boosting features include:

Dual-material ear cushions that block outside noise with moisture-wicking fabric to ensure gamers are as comfortable as possible during long battles.
Dynamic 40 mm drivers with low frequency resonators.
The ability to unlock three-dimensional sound with a prepaid Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation code*

*Dolby Atmos for Headphones for Xbox One use only and is not included in HS model for PlayStation 4.

“The new RIG 300 Series and RIG 400 PRO HC extend the mission of the RIG family, which is to ensure gamers have the best tools possible to take their gaming to the next level,” said Jack Reynolds, director, Gaming Products, Plantronics. “We built the RIG line of headsets specifically, so gamers can hear more, react faster and play longer so they can get in the fight and win.”

Pricing and Availability

The RIG 300 Series, for use with Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Windows 10, is available now on Plantronics.com and at major retailers for $39.99.

RIG 400 PRO HC, for use with Xbox One and PlayStation 4, is available now at GameStop in the United States and other regional retailers for $59.99.

More information on the variety of features of the RIG 300 Series, available in HX, HS, HC and PC editions can be found by clicking on the links, and RIG 400 PRO HC details are available here.

Razer Launches Mamba Elite Wired Gaming Mouse

2018/08/16

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August 16, 2018 – The Razer Mamba Elite wired gaming mouse is the latest addition to the Mamba line, and the successor to the Mamba Tournament Edition.

Features include our Razer 5G Advanced Optical Sensor with 16,000 DPI, the same celebrated sensor used in the Razer DeathAddder Elite; and RazerTM Mechanical Mouse Switches, co-developed with Omron, with an extended durability of up to 50 million clicks.

Other features include enhanced ergonomic shape; improved textured side grips; and 20 customizable RGB lighting zones.

Benefits include superior gaming precision, performance and personalization.

WHY: To deliver improved accuracy and durability, comfort and more lighting customization to the Razer Mamba.

WHEN: Razer.com – Now
Worldwide – Now

PRICE: $89.99 USD/ 99.99 EUR

WHERE: Razer – https://www.razer.com/gaming-mice/razer-mamba-elite

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS Ambush of Sun Ren Let’s Play

2018/08/16

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August 16, 2018 – As the Tyrant Dong Zhuo faces imminent defeat, the cunning chancellor Cao Cao thinks beyond this victory and plots against his coalition partner – the warlord Sun Jian.

Sun Ren, daughter of the mighty warlord Sun Jian, leads her army in defence of her father’s lands. Little does she realise, the enemy lies in silent wait nearby. As the westering sun slips below the horizon, the ambushers steel themselves for battle. As Sun Ren approaches, the signal-lanterns are lit, and with a great volley of fire-arrows and a mighty roar, they burst from the treeline!

Watch the Let’s Play here:

Available for all to play at Gamescom 2018, The Ambush of Sun Ren sees the player commanding the heroic children of Sun Jian and their army, withstanding waves of incoming heroes and warriors in a desperate bid for survival. Spectacular visuals and lighting bring this misty, moon-washed valley to life, as floating lanterns paint the scene and trees burst into flames, casting dynamic shadows as thousands of troops clash.

This battle also treats players to their first look at Total War: THREE KINGDOMS’ campaign map. Authentic, atmospheric and striking in its detail, it’s the most beautiful Total War campaign map yet.

This spectacular battle from Total War: THREE KINGDOMS will be playable at Gamescom on the Deep Silver stand, Hall 9, August 21-25.

Further details on THREE KINGDOMS can be found on the Steam page, here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/779340/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS/

For the latest news about this title and the other Total War games, subscribe to the Total War™ YouTube Channel or follow us Twitter and Facebook.

Evasion Available for Pre-Order

2018/08/16

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Vancouver, British Columbia — Veteran virtual reality game developer Archiact has announced the worldwide release date for their highly anticipated and landmark first person shooter title, Evasion.

The multi-platform sci-fi shooter will officially launch across North America, Europe and Asia on October 9th for PlayStation®VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift at a suggested retail price of $39.99.

Starting today, PlayStation®VR gamers can now pre-order Evasion from the PlayStation®Store.

“After two years building our dream game for VR, we are thrilled to announce that Evasion will be releasing on October 9th,” said Jennifer Dowding, Evasion’s Senior Producer. “The Evasion team was driven to deliver an action-packed, highly polished FPS experience that we know VR gamers will love.”

Featuring breathtaking visuals powered by Unreal Engine 4, Evasion has been built from the ground up to deliver smooth locomotion and over-the-top ‘bullet hell’ action. Designed to be played either solo or with a friend in co-op, gamers will experience an intense narrative campaign as well as a thrilling Survival mode.

Players will enter the fray as a member of the Vanguard, an elite special operations team, charged with saving an embattled human colony from swarms of invading Optera. The Vanguard have four playable hero classes, each with its own unique full-bodied avatar, weapons and signature abilities.

“The team’s vision of this game has been to deliver the definitive VR combat experience, and we’ve been fortunate enough to work with outstanding hardware and technology partners in creating this,” said Kurt Busch, Studio Head of Archiact. “Community engagement and feedback has played a major role throughout development and we’re really excited to finally deliver Evasion into the hands of gamers everywhere on October 9th.”

Pre-Order Evasion now on PlayStation®Store at www.playstation.com/games/evasion-ps4/ and Wishlist on Steam at store.steampowered.com/app/683000/Evasion/

Evasion is rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

For more information and to receive the latest news, please visit www.evasionvrgame.com

Join the Evasion community at www.facebook.com/evasionVR , @evasionVR on Twitter and Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/EvasionVR.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Announced

2018/08/16

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WARSAW, Poland (August 16, 2018) — Today, CI Games announced the next game in its acclaimed tactical shooter series: Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts. The title takes its genre-defining sniping gameplay to the harsh climates of the Siberian wilderness and introduces a brand new way to play – the contracts system. The game features both single player and multiplayer modes, and is set to release on PC, PS4 and Xbox One in 2019.

Drawing upon community feedback, Contracts delivers tense, mission-based scenarios with CI Games’ best sniping ever. This is all thanks to the new contracts system, which takes a step back from Sniper Ghost Warrior 3’s open world. In the single player campaign, players dive headfirst into tailor-made contract missions that offer a clear main objective with a fixed monetary reward, and have the option to complete secondary objectives for bonus payouts. Feel like you can do better? Jump back in and tackle the mission from a different angle — players can repeat every contract to earn more money.

Contracts distills the core sniping gameplay that series fans have come to love, offering dense, more focused maps that reward tactical thinking. With a wealth of optional objectives to complete, the combination of open-ended missions and emergent gameplay ensure these scenarios are wildly replayable. Couple this with the intense environmental obstacles presented by the harsh, modern-day Siberian wilderness, as well as hundreds of ways to take down a wide range of targets, and Contracts offers sniping gameplay at its absolute best.

“It is exciting to see the team really motivated and working hard on our next sniping game,” said CI Games Chief Executive Officer, Marek Tymiński. “They don’t have to start from scratch this time and can now – on top of developing new content – spend way more time on improving things they already have.” This highlights CI Games’ commitment to listening to their community and iterating on their feedback.

Tymiński continued, “We were too ambitious in terms of the scope of Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, but we’ve learned from our missteps. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts will be more focused on emergent gameplay with an open-ended mission design that the team feels strong about, but it will not be set in an open world. It is going to be a more tactical, more condensed experience and the game will offer plenty of replayability, both on the single player campaign and on the multiplayer modes.”

All of this is coupled with a more optimized game engine, minimizing load times and maintaining a stable FPS, keeping players grounded in the rich, moment-to-moment sniping gameplay. Between the introduction of its Siberian setting, a return-to-form with an intense mission-based system, and sniping at its best, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts is locked and loaded to impress genre and first-person fans alike.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts will launch in 2019 on PS4, Xbox One and PC. Stay tuned for additional details, coming closer to launch. For more information about CI Games and the Sniper Ghost Warrior series, head to cigames.com, follow the team on Facebook, or join the conversation on Twitter.

Omen of Sorrow Gameplay Trailer

2018/08/16

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Rotterdam, The Netherlands – August 16, 2018 – SOEDESCO and AOne Games kicked things up a notch today, with their announcement that dark fighting game Omen of Sorrow will release for PlayStation®4 both digitally and physically on the 6th of November. A brand new trailer has been released to celebrate this milestone.

Conquer darkness
Omen of Sorrow is a four-button fighting game inspired by classical horror, fantasy and iconic myths and legends. Players can find themselves battling in various dangerous and gloomy places, such as a raging forest fire or a sinister castle. Omen of Sorrow also features 12 legendary characters, such as the half-angel Gabriel and the strong but unlucky hunchback Quasimodo. All characters are connected by an intricate storyline full of internal struggles, spite and malice.

Playable at Gamescom
Omen of Sorrow will be playable at Gamescom in Cologne from the 21st to the 25th of August 2018, in hall 10.1 at booth no. B-62. This will be the perfect opportunity for visitors to contend with their friends in a daunting match, before Omen of Sorrow is even released. Additionally there will be cosplay at the SOEDESCO booth! ShowGirlShae poses as Zafkiel from Omen of Sorrow, and visitors have the opportunity to immortalize the moment by taking a picture with her.

Features

Battle with 12 iconic characters and strategize with over 250 special moves
Flirt with danger in dismal stages, inspired by age-old European legends
Endure 36 grueling battles in Singleplayer, or beat up friends in local Versus
Fight in Custom Rule Matches and fluent Online Ranked Matches
Unlock special rewards by conquering arcade Mode and survival Modes
Master your skills in Tutorial mode and a fully featured Training Room

Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2019 First Wave of Guests Announced

2018/08/15

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New York, NY August 15, 2018 – Atomic Crush Events’ (ACE) Comic Con Revolution Ontario (CCR ONT) returns for its third year on May 18 & 19, 2019. The Inland Empire’s only full scale comic convention experience; CCR ONT will once again be held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, California. Tickets go on sale today, August 15, 2018, and are available at http://www.comicconrevolution.com/ontario.

Comic Con Revolution Ontario is once again bringing the most talented comic creators in the industry to the Inland Empire. Amanda Conner (Harley Quinn), Joe Eisma (Morning Glories), Megan Hutchison (Rockstars), Jimmy Palmiotti (Harley Quinn), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) are just the first of the incredibly talented men and women that will be a part of our stellar guest list. Topping off our initial guest announcements, cosplayer Angi Viper will be returning as Comic Con Revolution’s own Jetpack Jules.

We’ve also made some exciting additions to our ticketing options for 2019. In addition to adding early bird pricing, this year advanced purchased tickets can be shipped directly to you, or will be available for on site pick up Friday, May 17, 2019 before CCR ONT begins. Tickets can also still be picked up either show day. These updates, as well as doubling our security check points, are designed to speed entry into Comic Con Revolution Ontario, making our attendee’s experience even better.

“It’s unbelievable that we are in year 3 already, in the Inland Empire. The challenge to continue to deliver great shows and guests to our fans is one that that we relish and accept,” says co-owner and partner Drew Seldin. “The support and love we have received from the IE inspires us to work even harder each year to make CCR ONT the best experience possible.”

“Comic Con Revolution Ontario is one of our premiere events and we are looking forward to year three!” says Michael Krouse, President & CEO of Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau. “Every city wants to have a comic con. The Ontario Convention Center is proud to have one of the most exciting and entertaining comic conventions in the southwest and it’s right here in the City of Ontario!”

Order your tickets to Comic Con Revolution today. Early bird pricing will be available until December 31, 2019. Early bird pricing is as follows: Adult weekend tickets are $40, Teen weekend tickets (13-17) are $30, Adult Saturday tickets are $25, Teen Saturday tickets (13-17) are $18.75, Adult Sunday tickets are $20 and Teen Sunday tickets (13-17) are $15. As always kids aged 12 & under are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets purchased at the door will be $5 more per ticket. In addition to the savings, advanced ticket holders will receive a limited edition art print, as well as being able to enter the exhibit floor an hour early each day.

Location:

Ontario Convention Center
2000 E Convention Center Way
Ontario, CA 91764

Hours:

Saturday May 18th, 2019 – 10am (9am with advance ticket purchase) – 7pm
Sunday May 19th, 2019 – 11am (10am with advance ticket purchase) – 5pm

For more information, as well as tickets, head to http://www.comicconrevolution.com/ontario