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Coffee Talk Gets a Demo

Tangerang, Indonesia – August 8th, 2018 – Toge Productions is proud to announce that it’s bringing its barista simulator and visual novel Coffee Talk to PC and Mac in 2019.

Set in a near future fantasy rendition of Seattle full of elves, mermaids, aliens, succubi, orcs, and more, Coffee Talk tasks players with brewing beverages for its clientele whose lives will be shaped by how you treat them. Serving drinks is important, but so is offering a sympathetic ear, a warm smile, and some down to earth barista wisdom. Coffee Talk’s branching storylines will be shaped by the quality of your drinks and fixing the right beverage to your clientele.

Immerse yourself in Seattle’s counterculture; from the dramatic love story between an elf and a succubus, to an alien visitor trying to understand human behavior, to a fledgling writer struggling to meet their deadline, you’ll hear many stories of people trying to sort out life’s countless problems at a cafe. All this is adorned by Coffee Talk’s jazzy, lo-fi soundtrack and neon color palette inspired by 90s anime and classic pixel art adventure games.

An early demo of Coffee Talk can be downloaded for free right now on Steam,  itch.io and GamejoltCoffee Talk was originally conceived as part of company’s internal game jam and after receiving a very positive public perception, Toge Productions rallied behind the project to flesh it out as a full commercial release. Toge Productions intends to share the whole development process with its community on Twitter.

Coffee Talk was inspired by the calm feelings of drinking warm drinks in the middle of a cold rainy night, alone or accompanied by friends,” said Mohammad Fahmi, script writer and director of Coffee Talk. “It’s an experience that makes you think, feel, and helps rest your body and soul.”

Thrustmaster T.Flight USAF Edition Gaming Headset Pre-Order Details

Rennes, France, August 9, 2018 — Continuing their #SummerOfFlight celebrations, Thrustmaster are thrilled to announce their newest piece of flight sim hardware, the T.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition gaming headset. Pre-orders will be available from September 6th ahead of its official release on October 31st providing a great finish to the summer which has been dedicated to celebrating flight simmers!

As well as a gorgeous design, the headset itself introduces several outstanding features improving the high-quality fidelity and components that have been created from over 25 years of audio expertise. These features make the T.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition gaming headset an ideal device for flight sims, aerial combat games, esports and multiplayer gaming.

The gold standard

Working with the United States Air Force, Thrustmaster has created an advanced headset designed to meet the rigorous requirements needed to secure their official license. For this elite organization, performance is key — and Thrustmaster achieves crystal-clear audio fidelity through the use of 50 mm analytic drivers with a stable frequency response curve. The result is perfectly balanced bass, mid-range and treble frequencies, with distortion reduced to less than 1% (e.g. sound pressure level is settled at 116±3 dB SPL at 1 mW).

Classic design and superior comfort

The T.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition gaming headset is a massive departure from every current gaming headset on the market, as it is inspired by real-world pilot headsets. Its frame is crafted of visible metal, while the 1-inch ear cushions are ultra-soft with an integrated gel layer, making them perfect for long gaming sessions. It all adds up to create the classic look and feel of the actual headsets used by today’s pilots.

Fingertip control

The T.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition gaming headset also introduces another unique feature that replicates modern pilot headsets: an external master volume control knob on the outside of the left ear cup, allowing users to fine-tune the volume exactly as a pilot would. An in-line mic controller with microphone volume and mute controls seamlessly handles the unidirectional microphone. The signal-to-noise ratio is down to 56 dB, for clear sound that excludes ambient noise pollution.

Customized performance

Emblazoned with the logo of the U.S. Air Force on interchangeable faceplates, the T.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition gaming headset allows gamers to customize their look.

For more information about Thrustmaster’s entire lineup of products, please visit http://www.thrustmaster.com/en_US/products.

  • The T.Flight U.S. Air Force Edition gaming headset has a suggested retail price of £89.99 (taxes included): this is an unbeatable price for a one-of-a-kind gaming headset, given the immersive design, ergonomics and technology in this unique piece of hardware.

The Coming Storm Launches for Dauntless

VANCOUVER, BC – August 8, 2018 Phoenix Labs has launched The Coming Storm, the first content update for the the studio’s co-op action-RPG, Dauntless. Available now to download and play for free, The Coming Storm introduces a range of new content to the game, vastly expanding the world of Dauntless for the more than 2 million Slayers that have battled across the Shattered Isles together. The Coming Storm kicks off with the fierce Behemoth, Koshai, wreaking havoc across the Shattered Isles. A brand new faction, the Ostians, have arrived in Ramsgate complete with a new story and quests to explore as well as new items and weapons to help combat the new threat. Starting today and rolling out over the coming weeks, Slayers can expect new content on a weekly basis, culminating in a new ranged weapons, the Ostian Repeaters.

“The Coming Storm delivers on our vision for the living, breathing and constantly evolving experience of Dauntless.” said Jesse Houston, CEO and co-founder of Phoenix Labs. “It’s our ultimate goal to give the millions of Slayers playing Dauntless massive and impactful world-changing events, quests and challenges to sink their battle-hardened weapons into on a regular basis, with new and exciting updates always on the horizon.”

The Coming Storm begins when an Ostian Dreadnought is assaulted forcing them to take refuge in Ramsgate. An ominous aetherstorm looms on the horizon and a challenging new Behemoth, Koshai, emerges from the shadows to herald the storm’s arrival. Bearing the title The Sovereign of Thorns, Koshai is a vicious beast that can tear apart the strongest armor with its powerful thorns and vines and is sure to be one of the most fearsome opponents Slayers have faced yet.

Koshai brings a distinct and deadly change to the Shattered Isles, causing the other Behemoths to evolve and change beyond their usual behavior and form. Slayers can expect a new spin on classic encounters, challenging even their most skilled tactics. To help combat Koshai, Slayers now have access to an assortment of craftable grenades that offer ranged attacks with dramatic effects.

Over the coming weeks, additional content will be added to Dauntless, including new exotic gear, culminating in Slayers gaining access to the first fully ranged weapon, the Ostian Repeaters. This new modular weapon will allow Slayers to customize and tailor their loadout, further complimenting their playstyle. More details on the Ostian Repeaters will be debuted on www.PlayDauntless.com soon.

To download Dauntless for free today and experience The Coming Storm, visit www.playdauntless.com.

To stay up to date on in-game events, updates and more, follow Dauntless on Facebook, Twitter and join the official Forum.

Metro Exodus Hands-On Demo Tour Announced for Gamescom and Beyond

Moscow – August 8, 2018 – Deep Silver and 4A Games today announce that Metro Exodus, the anticipated continuation of the critically acclaimed Metro series, will host hands-on demo opportunities at major gaming events throughout the world ahead of its arrival next year.

Eager fans will experience a new season of Artyom’s journey aboard the Aurora, joining him and his band of Spartans to explore a newly discovered autumnal forest region where no snow is in sight. But unlike the absent biting frost, danger remains real and omnipresent.

“Until now, fans have only experienced Metro Exodus through our trailers and gameplay videos,” said Huw Beynon, head of global brand management at Deep Silver. “We want to give players the opportunity to get their hands on Metro Exodus before it releases on Feb. 22, 2019.”

The first destination on Metro Exodus’ hands-on tour will be GamesCom, appearing not only at the Deep Silver booth in Hall 9 but also at Microsoft’s Xbox booth in Hall 8 from Aug. 22 – 25.

Following GamesCom, North American fans attending PAX West in Seattle from Aug. 31 – Sept. 3 will find Metro Exodus available to play in the Corsair and Microsoft booths, while UK-based gamers can play at EGX in Birmingham from Sept 20 – 23. Igromir, Paris Games Week and many more events will follow, and a full list of events can be found on the official Metro Exodus site: http://www.metrothegame.com/en-us/news/hands-on-tour/.

Be the first to learn more about this incredible new title by registering for updates at MetroTheGame.com, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.

The Simpsons in 4D Opening Soon in Myrtle Beach

August 8, 2018, Myrtle Beach, S.C. – It’s showtime! A new dimension of family fun hits Myrtle Beach with a first-of-its-kind attraction—The Simpsons in 4D. This all-new experience will feature Springfield’s Kwik-E-Mart and Aztec Theater! Guests will rub elbows with the town’s popular residents, including America’s favorite family, The Simpsons.

The Kwik-E-Mart opens on August 17 at 10 a.m. Guests may visit the immersive, fully themed iconic convenience store, which sells a wide array of products including Buzz Cola, Heat-Lamp Hot Dogs, and Lard Lad Donuts. Guests can quench their thirst by choosing from a tasty selection of show-inspired Squishee flavors. In addition to these Springfield staples, the Kwik-E-Mart offers a variety of food and beverage options, as well as unique The Simpsons merchandise.The Aztec Theater is set to premiere later this year. This ticketed attraction includes a fully themed lobby and theater experience rich with detail. Guests join Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and the youngest Simpson, Maggie in a new 4D Experience® adventure.

Included in all tickets will be a Hollywood premiere-style souvenir photo for fans to share their own red carpet moment. After the 4D Experience®, guests are free to explore the famous Kwik-E-Mart.

The Simpsons in 4D was created in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment, FoxNext Destinations and Gracie Films. “We are thrilled to bring The Simpsons to Myrtle Beach in a way that this incredible brand deserves,” says Michael Needham, Founder and CEO, SimEx-Iwerks Entertainment. “Launching this experience will be the culmination of years of passionate effort to bring The Simpsons to life beyond the screen. We are creating a series of memorable moments enriched with tremendous detail throughout the attraction so that guests feel they are part of The Simpsons universe.”

The Simpsons is the longest running primetime scripted television series and one of the most recognized brands in the world. Now producing its 30th season with more than 600 episodes, the characters have become household names and Springfield, a way of life.

Visit www.Simpsons4D.com for updates on Grand Opening festivities, tickets, special offers and promotions.

Control Dev Diary 3

August 8, 2018 – Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind breakout hits Max Payne and Alan Wake released its latest dev diary for Control, the highly-anticipated supernatural action adventure game.

The dev diary looks to reveal just a bit more about the cagey title, which has had only limited details revealed so far.

Remedy’s studio members, including well-renown Creative Director Sam Lake, discuss the game’s setting called The Oldest House which is the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control, an ever-changing world within a location where nothing is what it seems to be.

The dev diary can be found here:

Control is scheduled to release in 2019 for PS4/PS4 Pro, Xbox One/Xbox One X, Steam for PC (digital only).

The Evil Dead Coming to 4K UHD this October

8/8/2018 – Celebrate the original beginning of the cult classic series when The Evil Dead arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) October 9 from Lionsgate. Written and directed by Sam Raimi, and starring Bruce Campbell in the role that made him a cult icon, this film follows five college friends who accidentally release a legion of demons and spirits. Experience four times the resolution of Full HD with 4K, as well as Dolby Vision™ HDR, to bring to life the stunning cinematography of this supernatural horror film. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker. Available for the very first time in this absolutely stunning format, The Evil Dead 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

More than 35 years ago, a low-budget horror movie roared across movie screens and changed the velocity of fear forever — and made a cult legend out of Bruce Campbell in his iconic role as the lethal, wisecracking Ash Williams. Now, for the first time, you can experience the ferocious ingenuity, relentless shocks, and gore-gushing havoc of the original Sam Raimi masterpiece in 4K!

CAST

Bruce Campbell                      Army of Darkness, TV’s “Ash vs Evil Dead,” “Burn Notice”

Ellen Sandweiss                     Evil Dead (2013), TV’s “Ash vs Evil Dead”

Richard DeManincor              CrimewaveMorrow RoadBong Fly

and Betsy Baker                     Sharp ObjectsHand of GodOz the Great and Powerful

SPECIAL FEATURES

  • Audio Commentary with writer-director Sam Raimi, producer Robert Tapert, and star Bruce Campbell

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 1981

Title Copyright: Program Content and Package Artwork: © 1982 Renaissance Pictures, Ltd. Package Design and Summary © 2018 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Type: Theatrical Release

Rating: NR

Genre: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Closed Captioned: NA

Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH

Feature Running Time: 85 Minutes

4K Ultra HD™ Format: Dolby Vision, 2160p Ultra High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen 1.33:1 Presentation

Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition, 16×9 Widescreen 1.33:1 Presentation

4K Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD

Blu-ray Audio Status: English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD

SEGA Unveils Gamescom 2018 Lineup

August 7, 2018 – SEGA is bringing its most hotly anticipated titles to Gamescom 2018 including Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Team Sonic Racing, Valkyria Chronicles 4, Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, Persona 3 Dancing in the Moonlight and Persona 5 Dancing in the Starlight. All will be playable at the Deep Silver stand in Hall 9, B011-C010 alongside an exciting Football Manager 2019 activation.

Team Sonic Racing, developed by award-winning studio Sumo Digital, is the ultimate arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing experience, featuring your favourite characters from across the Sonic Universe. Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to race on an all new track, Ice Mountain, and experience two brand new playable teams.

Creative Assembly’s Total War: THREE KINGDOMS will also showcase never-seen-before content and consumers will get the chance to go hands-on with the game for the very first time. Players will witness an exclusive look at the exotic lands of ancient China in a campaign map flythrough before being thrust into the midst of a night-time ambush battle. Sun Jian’s army, led by Sun Ren and Sun Quan, must defend against waves of incoming heroes and warriors or choose to make a break for freedom.

As if that wasn’t enough, epic strategy RPG Valkyria Chronicles 4, frantic action/adventure Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise, and the hugely anticipated rhythm games Persona 3 Dancing in the Moonlight and Persona 5 Dancing in the Starlight will feature on the stand in a collection of some of the hottest unreleased Japanese IP on the planet. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to play everything!

Football Manager 2019 will make its Gamescom debut this year as an official partner of the Bundesliga, with an activation that will put football fans in the firing line for questioning from renowned ESPN Football Journalist, Raphael Honigstein. After they’ve been grilled, they’ll get to line-up in front of a Football Manager themed step and repeat for an authentic Football Manager photo and leave with a Football Manager notebook. A must have for would-be managers! The game itself will not be playable.

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Stern Pinball Unveils Deadpool Pinball Tables

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – August 7, 2018 – Stern Pinball, Inc., a global lifestyle brand based on the iconic and outrageously fun modern American game of pinball, proudly announced today the availability of a new line of pinball machines celebrating Deadpool the popular American comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Deadpool pinball machines will be available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models. “Deadpool” is known as the “Merc with a Mouth” because of his talkative nature & is notorious for his outrageously funny offbeat humor which is featured throughout the game.

Players will be immersed in the Deadpool universe, teaming up with iconic X-Men characters Wolverine, Dazzler, Domino, and Colossus as they battle against infamous villains Juggernaut, Sabretooth, Mystique, Sauron, and Mr. Sinister. Players will also tag along with Deadpool on his time machine quests as he battles against the T-Rex and the Megalodon.

“Deadpool is one of Marvel’s most entertaining and unique characters ever created. We feel his humor fits perfectly with pinball and creates a high energy and fun pinball experience,” said Gary Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Pinball, Inc. “Stern Pinball and Marvel share a love for these iconic characters and have a long, successful history of partnership and collaboration.”

Stern’s Deadpool Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models feature stunning and distinctive hand-drawn art by renowned illustrator Zombie Yeti. Well known actor Nolan North stars as the eccentric voice of Deadpool. Each game features a 3-bank drop target with a ball lock that’s guarding a custom molded Lil’ Deadpool bash toy target. In addition, all models include two stainless steel and wireform ramps with a Katana Sword ramp return. Deadpool pinball entertains with an amazing array of ninjas, vampires, and chimichangas, making it suitable for all skill levels.

The Premium and Limited Edition models feature an additional 8 drop targets, motorized disco ball with disco illumination effects, custom molded Wolverine and Dazzler action figures, and with a custom molded chimichanga truck time machine. In addition, these models include an actuated up/down ramp that feeds the right flipper from the left orbit, keeping the action continuous and fast. All Premium models will include a custom “Deadpool’s Mix Tape” cassette featuring 11 original music tracks with sleeve art by Zombie Yeti.

The Limited Edition, limited to 500 units globally, includes additional unique features such as an exclusive mirrored backglass, anti-reflection pinball glass, shaker motor, exclusive art blades, and powder-coated metal flake Deadpool Red side armor, hinges, and front lockdown molding. All LE models will include a 12” Vinyl LP featuring 11 original music tracks with cover art by Zombie Yeti.

Complementing the immersive theme and exciting gameplay experience, Stern Pinball’s powerful SPIKE™ electronics hardware system enables high-definition graphics and innovative animations on the high-definition video display. SPIKE™ reduces system complexity and energy usage resulting in enhanced reliability and simplified servicing. The state-of-the-art electronic system also powers a high-fidelity 3-channel audio system that is three times more powerful than audio systems of previous generations.

Pricing and Availability:

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price:

MSRP for sales to USA end-users, before any VAT, GST, Sales Tax, Duties, or other taxes.

  • Pro Model: $US 5,999
  • Premium Model: $US 7,599
  • Limited Edition Model: $US 8,999

Deadpool pinball is available through authorized Stern Pinball distributors and dealers around the world.