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FoxNext Games Announces San Diego Comic-Con Lineup

2018/07/17

Los Angeles – July 17, 2018 – FoxNext Games, a division of 20th Century Fox and Fox Networks Group, makes its debut at San Diego Comic-Con this year. FoxNext Games will bring fan-favorite games to life with a wide variety of live activities, from San Diego Comic Con-exclusive giveaways, photo opportunities, daily raffles and gameplay demos at the FoxNext Games booth #2543.

Fans can pick up a MARVEL Strike Force custom Marvel comic book and exclusive inspirational posters. MARVEL Strike Force’s Creative Director, Jason Bender, will take to the Hall H stage for the MARVEL Games panel, hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller, on July 19 from 1-2 p.m.

The Simpsons: Tapped Out fans will not want to miss a larger-than-life photo opportunity that brings a mobile screen moment to real-life scale at the booth.

There will also be a daily raffle for exclusive merchandise and a drawing at the end of SDCC for a chance to win a grand prize.

For all the latest updates at SDCC, follow @FoxNext on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Details on each featured game below:

In The Simpsons: Tapped Out, from EA and Gracie Films, Homer accidentally caused a meltdown that wiped out Springfield. D’OH! Now it’s up to players to rebuild it. From the writers of The Simpsons, tap into a city-building game that lets players create their own living, breathing Springfield. To quote Homer from the game: “It’s life-ruiningly fun.”
Family Guy: Another Freakin’ Mobile Game is a puzzle-based game from FoxNext Games and Jam City that gives players a chance to interact and engage with their favorite characters from the Family Guy universe and provides an entry into the hilarious world of Quahog, where they can serve drinks to Peter Griffin and the cast, collect condoms for Quagmire, battle Giant Chicken in epic Boss Fights and more.
MARVEL Strike Force, from FoxNext Games Los Angeles, takes fans deep into crazy combos of Avengers, Guardians, Defenders and more. Players can create powerful alliances, collect new gear and upgrades to make their teams stronger and dominate the enemies of S.H.I.E.L.D. in this tactical squad-based game.

No Man’s Sky NEXT Trailer

2018/07/17

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Calabasas, Calif. – July 17, 2018 – Hello Games, an indie development team based in the United Kingdom, released a new trailer today revealing the first look at multiplayer gameplay in No Man’s Sky. The new mode will be added to the limitless procedural universe across all platforms next week via the No Man’s Sky NEXT update, coinciding with the game’s launch on Xbox One, in a publishing partnership with 505 Games for physical retail.

With this launch, players across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam for PC will be able to explore, fight and survive with friends as they voyage across the vast celestial sandbox. Catch a glimpse of all the all-new experience here:

Upcoming content featured in the trailer includes:

New Multiplayer Mode:

Team up with a small group of friends to explore the universe together, or joined with random travellers online
Help friends stay alive, or prey on others to survive
Build shelter or complex colonies together to share with your team
Fight as a pirate or a wingman in epic space battles with friends and enemies
Race exocraft across weird alien terrains, creating race tracks and trails to share online

Extensive Visual Overhaul:

Play in third or first person, both on-foot and in ship
Gaze on planetary rings and improved space visuals that make space more beautiful than ever
Explore dramatically improved planetary terrain generation, ground textures, water and clouds that bring the environment to life
Enjoy significantly more detail added to ships, NPCs and buildings

Unlimited Base Building:

Build bases anywhere on any planet, with hundreds of new base parts added to the game
Create bigger and better bases than ever before, with dramatically increased base building complexity and size limits
Architect and own multiple bases

Command Freighters:

Assemble and upgrade a fleet of frigates and command them from the bridge of your freighter
Send your fleet out to into the universe or deploy them to help you as you explore a specific system
Build a truly custom capital ship with improved freighter base building
Invite your friends aboard and take on challenging multiplayer missions from the Galactic Commision Station on your bridge

No Man’s Sky launches on Xbox One on Tuesday, July 24 in North America and Friday, July 27 in Europe. 505 Games will distribute the physical Xbox One version worldwide. For more information about No Man’s Sky and the upcoming NEXT update, please visit:https://www.nomanssky.com/.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gets Game Improvement Update

2018/07/17

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July 17, 2018 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released a free game improvement update for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, featuring a host of new enhancements and content to provide existing players and newcomers with the best gameplay experience. This robust update brings together a multitude of different elements, including a richer campaign experience, streamlined post-game Epilogue, new player skins and Legendary gear and the removal of the market, in addition to hundreds of other improvements. Below is a short list of the latest changes. To check out the full rundown of content updates, visit: https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Support/bd-p/SOWSupport

Removal of the Market: The market and microtransactions have been completely removed from Shadow of War. Orcs recruited through Online Vendettas and Ranked Conquests will now be stored in the Garrison, and in-game Mirian can now be used to train, upgrade and customize your personal Orc army.

Changes to the Shadow Wars: Renamed the Epilogue, the post-campaign has been vastly streamlined to include new narration from Shelob, the Witch-king and Dark Talion. Victory in the Epilogue rewards players with the Masks of the Nazgûl, unlocks powerful new abilities to raise the dead, curse enemies and summons more powerful monsters. And players also have the option to continue upgrading and defending their fortresses and army in Mordor after the final credits conclude.

More Ways to Customize & Build Your Character: The follower level cap has now been increased to 80 and the enemy Captain level cap has been increased to 85. Plus, players can level up faster with greater XP rewards for Nemesis Missions, defeating Captains and Online Conquests. New Prestige Skills are available and offer incremental upgrades to skills. Players can also spend Mirian to upgrade gear to current levels by completing the upgrade challenge, and these gear upgrades now allow players to re-roll abilities for the perfect combo.

Nemesis Improvements: There are more Legendary Orcs to encounter, more ways to get Training Orders (incl. Legendary Training Orders) and followers can now surprise players with the occasional gift. And if any followers are too keen to help out and have been stealing kills, there is now the option to turn off the Savior feature in the menu.

New Player Skins: Players can now take the fight to Sauron as Celebrimbor, reliving the first War for Mordor, or battle as Dark Eltariel and Baranor.

Phillips Unveils World’s First DisplayHDR 1000 Certified Monitor

2018/07/17

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Fremont, CA – July 17, 2018 – Today EPI, the leading technology company and brand license partner for Philips monitors, announces the availability of the Philips Momentum 43” 4K HDR Quantum Dot Monitor (436M6VBPAB), the world’s first DisplayHDR 1000 monitor with the new Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) DisplayHDR 1000 Certification.

The Momentum utilizes several unique features that make it a fantastic option as the centerpiece of home entertainment. It provides a stunning viewing experience with Quantum Dot color, 4K resolution and exclusive HDR performance. The high resolution and wide color gamut pair perfectly with 4K streaming services like Netflix or VUDU from any streaming device.

The Momentum also heightens the immersion of console gaming. Unlike a traditional television, the Momentum takes advantage of Adaptive Sync for tear-free console gaming, incredibly low input lag for fast-paced games and its Ambiglow technology to add a new dimension to the entertainment viewing experience. This technology projects light downward around from the screen in 12 colors for a beautiful ambient experience.

Due to the Momentum 436M6’s DisplayHDR 1000 Certification, it features a wider range of more accurate colors – especially dark reds and greens – that stay crisp and clear even in bright light. DisplayHDR 1000 delivers a peak brightness of up to 1,000 cd/m², incomparable contrast and captivating color, that makes images come to life with much greater brightness while also featuring much deeper, more nuanced darks. It renders a fuller palette of rich new colors seen on the display.

“The Philips Momentum 43-inch 4K display brings a new level of picture performance that will offer a more intense console gaming and entertainment experience,” said David Ray, Marketing Director for North America at EPI. “Whether users are streaming 4K video or playing the latest games, the Momentum’s feature set will greatly outperform the traditional TV users are used to.”

The Philips Momentum 43 is now available at Best Buy and Amazon for $999.99.

Corsair Unveils New SPEC-06 RGB Carbide PC Cases

2018/07/17

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FREMONT, CA, July 17^th, 2018 – CORSAIR^®, a world leader in PC gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today unveiled the latest addition to its Carbide Series of enthusiast PC cases, the CORSAIR Carbide Series SPEC-06 RGB. A tempered glass side panel and RGB-lit front panel showcase and highlight your build, while Direct Airflow Path™ design delivers cool air to the systems hottest components and keeps your PC ahead of the curve.

With a beautiful tempered glass side panel, the SPEC-06 RGB allows you to show off your system in style, highlighted by a stunning RGB-lit curve recessed into the distinctive front panel. The integrated RGB front lighting is easily controlled by a built-in three-switch controller that adds dramatic illumination to your system, with seven different colors, two lighting speeds, and five color shifting modes including color wave, heartbeat, rainbow wave and more. Let your PC shine bright with vibrant patterns or stick to solid colors to match your setup.

Beneath its bold design, the SPEC-06 RGB can accommodate a wealth of high-end PC hardware and cooling options. Two included 120mm cooling fans and CORSAIR Direct Airflow Path™ design ensure cool air is directed to the hottest components, with room for up to six 120mm fans and to install even the largest 360mm CORSAIR Hydro Series™ H150i PRO RGB Liquid CPU Cooler. Expansive storage space allows for up to four 2.5in SSDs and two 3.5in HDDs, giving you the storage capacity you need.

The SPEC-06 RGB’s builder-friendly internal layout enables quick and easy installation with intuitively placed rubber gromets and cut-outs that allow even first-time builders to create a great looking system. A plethora of cable tie-downs and a full-length PSU cover facilitate clean cable management, while removable dust filters in the roof, floor and front keep your system clean long after the build is finished.

Available in white or black, the SPEC-06 RGB (pictured left) is also available with single color LED lighting as the CORSAIR Carbide Series SPEC-06, available in white (white LED) or black (red LED).

LEGO DC Super-Villains Panel and Signings Announced for SDCC

2018/07/16

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July 16, 2018 – Chaos is coming to San Diego Comic-Con 2018, courtesy of LEGO DC Super-Villains, the first LEGO game to put players at the center of a villain-centric adventure packed with favorite locations and characters from across the DC universe. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games, The LEGO Group and DC Entertainment will be hosting a LEGO DC Super-Villains panel and the game will be available for consumer hands-on throughout the show.

Check out the full San Diego Comic-Con schedule for LEGO DC Super-Villains below:

LEGO DC Super-Villains Panel – Join us in Room 6A and meet the creators and voice actors of the game on Friday, July 20 at 2:15 pm. The panel will feature Arthur Parsons, Head of Design, TT Games, and Ames Kirshen, VP, Interactive & Animation, DC Entertainment, as well as several members of the stellar voice cast, including:
- Kevin Conroy (Batman)
- Tara Strong (Harley Quinn)
- Julie Nathanson (Silver Banshee)
- And moderated by content creator and host Andrea Rene

Talent Poster Signings – Kevin Conroy and Tara Strong will be at the DC Comics booth (#1915) after the panel from 3:30 – 4:30 pm (on July 20) to sign memorabilia. Fans can register in advance through the website to enter a lottery for wristbands for the signings.

Villain/Villainess Stage Walk – Whether you’re a Joker, Harley Quinn or another member of the DC Super-Villains family, now’s your chance to show off your killer cosplay outfit at the Villain/Villainess stage walk on July 20 at 5:30 pm at the DC Comics booth (#1915).

Live Demo and Hands-On – The game will be playable at the LEGO booth (#2829), DC Comics booth (#1915) and the WB Booth (#4545) during normal show hours.

LEGO DC Super-Villains will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One X, Nintendo Switch, and PC beginning October 16, 2018.

BBC Unveils Doctor Who Merch for SDCC 2018

2018/07/16

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New York, NY – July 16, 2018 – The BBC Shop at BBC AMERICA booth #4129 is back at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with exclusive Doctor Who merchandise featuring the Thirteenth Doctor, including a Thirteenth Doctor Superbitz plush, a Bioworld TARDIS Puffy Keychain, as well as a selection of t-shirts, hoodies, and mugs designed exclusively for the convention.

Exclusive to Comic-Con

Kawaii T-Shirt, Hoodie, & Mug
Alice Zhang T-Shirt
Thirteenth Doctor Superbitz
Thirteenth Doctor Funko POP!
Thirteenth Doctor Titan Figurine (6 ½”)
Thirteenth Doctor Kawaii Figurine (6 ½”)
Thirteenth Doctor Hillside Mug
Bioworld TARDIS Puffy Keychain

Shop Exclusives

Doctor Who Stars Earrings
Doctor Who Insignia Earrings, Necklace, and Dog-tags
Rainbow Paint TARDIS Raglan
Kawaii Doctors T-Shirt

As a special bonus, the BBC AMERICA booth will host three booth signings:

Friday, July 20 from 11:30am-12:30pm and Sunday, July 22 from 11:30am-12:30pm: Richard Dinnick, author of Doctor Who: Myths and Legends and contributing author of the Doctor Who: The Missy Chronicles anthology. Dinnick is a writer of TV scripts, books, and comics who has worked on Disney series Eena Meena Deeka and BBC’s Go Jetters. He is currently writing for several of Titan’s Doctor Who comics.
Saturday, July 21 from 2:00pm-3:00pm: Kelly Yates, the artist whose artwork inspired the exclusive Kawaii Collection. Yates is an illustrator best known for his work on Doctor Who comics for both Titan and IDW. In addition, he writes and illustrates the creator-owned books Amber Atoms and MonstHer.

BBC AMERICA will host a Doctor Who panel on Thursday, July 19 at 11:45am PT in Hall H, introducing Jodie Whittaker as the Thirteenth Doctor. Marking a new era for the legendary Time Lord, Whittaker will be joined on the panel by two of her Doctor Who co-stars, Tosin Cole and Mandip Gill, who play Ryan and Yasmin respectively, as well as award-winning series showrunner Chris Chibnall (Broadchurch) and executive producer Matt Strevens (An Adventure In Space And Time).

Bluefin Unveils Storm Collectibles SDCC Exclusives

2018/07/13

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Anaheim, CA, July 13, 2018 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, details a variety of new action figures releases from Storm Collectibles that will be offered as Limited Edition show exclusives for Comic-Con International 2018.

This year, Storm Collectibles’ show exclusives will include special variants for Shin Akuma and Alex from Street Fighter V and the ninja, Ermac, from Mortal Kombat. Bluefin also will unveil a special Comic-Con exclusive for Storm Collectibles’ Heihachi Mishima from the hit video game Tekken 7. This is the first release for Storm Collectibles new license with Bandai Namco Entertainment. These products will be available for purchase exclusively at Bluefin’s Booth #401. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Storm Collectibles.

Comic-Con attendees are also invited to catch a comprehensive display of other products available from Storm Collectibles at its Booth #301. (directly adjacent to the Bluefin booth) During Comic Con, Storm Collectibles will welcome SFV Character Designer / Storm Collectibles supervisor, Kiki, for a special appearance and autograph session at the booth.

Kiki Booth Event Details

Location: Storm Collectibles Booth #301

July 20 – 11:00AM – 12:00PM & 3PM – 4PM

July 21 – 11:00AM – 12:00PM & 3PM – 4PM

Comic-Con attendees will receive a free poster that Kiki will sign in addition to autographs of any of the exclusive Storm Collectibles Street Fighter figures available for purchase at the adjacent Bluefin Booth #301. (available while supplies last and on a first-come-first-served basis).

Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction, and pop culture events, and will take place July 19^th–22^nd at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Bluefin will be located in Booth #401. Complete details on Comic-Con are available at: https://www.comic-con.org/

Storm Collectibles is the premiere manufacturer of video game collectible action figures. Storm creates unmatched quality figures from the likes of Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, Tekken and more! Its founders are collectors themselves and their passion translates directly into their products as they feature authentic likenesses, fully sculpted, articulated bodies and a multitude of accessories!

Storm Collectibles Comic-Con 2018 Exclusives from Bluefin

Shin Akuma “Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition” Comic-Con 2018 Exclusive Edition Action Figure · MSRP $70.00

Storm Collectibles is pleased to introduce Akuma in his most powerful form…Shin Akuma! This is the form Akuma takes when he becomes almost one with the Satsui no Hado. This San Diego Comic Con exclusive is newly developed with all new torso articulation in the lower body and features a new design for the upper chest. He also can shrug off the gi top of his costume and go shirtless. Set includes interchangeable head sculpt and hand accessories, a display stand, and Gohadoken and V-Trigger effects. Available exclusively at Bluefin Booth #401; only 1,500 units produced.

Alex Special Edition “Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition” Comic-Con 2018 Exclusive Edition Action Figure · MSRP $85.00

Storm Collectibles presents its next release in the popular Street Fighter V action figure line – Alex! This fighter hails from New York and is one of the best wrestlers in the pro-wrestling league. He made his first appearance in Street Fighter III: New Generation as a main character. Differing from the classic appearance of his “Nostalgia” costume in Street Fighter V, the San Diego Comic-Con variant features Alex in an alternative grey and black outfit. The Figure Set includes multiple interchangeable head sculpts and hands, as well as Flash Chop and Flash Elbow effects and a display stand with Street Fighter V. Available exclusively at Bluefin Booth #401; only 500 units produced.

Ermac Mortal Kombat Comic-Con 2018 Exclusive Edition Action Figure · MSRP $55.00

Ermac first appeared in Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 as a red palette swap of Scorpion before receiving a redesign in future games. His telekinetic and levitating maneuvers have made him a fan favorite and allow him to perform some truly gruesome attacks! Ermac comes with multiple interchangeable hands and interchangeable masks accessories as well as effect parts and severed arms to recreate his fatalities! Available exclusively at Bluefin Booth #401; only 3,000 units produced.

Comic-Con attendees purchasing Shin Akuma Comic-Con Exclusive + Alex Comic-Con Exclusive + Akuma Nostalgic Costume Standard Edition will receive a special ticket to receive an original, hand-drawn art piece by Storm Collectibles designer Kiki. Simply get a ticket with your purchase and come to booth Storm Collectibles Booth #301 on July 21^st and 22^nd to receive your premium.

Heihachi Mishima TEKKEN 7 2018 Exclusive Edition Action Figure with Exclusive Gift ·

MSRP $65.00

Storm Collectibles proudly teams its new licensing partner Bandai Namco Entertainment to release a new figure based on Bandai Namco’s popular TEKKEN 7 video game. Heihachi Mishima is the first character to be released and debuts at San Diego Comic-Con in a special edition. Heihachi Mishima appears his alternate color costume with an exclusive special gift accessory available nowhere else! Mishima is one of the most recognized characters in the Tekken game series. The figure set includes interchangeable head sculpt and multiple hand accessories as well as Electric Wind God Fist effect and other parts. Don’t miss this exclusive special gift accessory! Available exclusively at Bluefin Booth #401; only 1,000 units produced.

About Storm Collectibles:

Storm Collectibles, a Hong Kong based company, was established in 2007 as a one-stop-source for action figures – designing, producing and distributing high quality, collectible 1/12th, 1/6th and1/4th scale action figures and statues. Additional information is available at: www.stormco.com.hk

About Bluefin

Bluefin has built its reputation as a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. In recent years, Bluefin has grown to include a range of high quality collectible lines from Asia and has established itself as the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Selling to thousands of specialty, chain and independent stores, Bluefin is an official North American distributor for Bandai Spirits Hobby, Bandai Shokugan, and Storm Collectibles, and is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products in North America. The company is also the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. Additional information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/

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HELL FEST Gets Teaser Poster

2018/07/13

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July 13, 2018 – CBS Films and Lionsgate will release HELL FEST in theaters September 28, 2018. Welcome to HELL FEST, a terrifying new vision of horror from director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, Editor – Get Out, Happy Death Day) and Producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead, The Terminator). If you dare, prepare yourself for unimaginable scares in the Green Band Teaser Trailer coming next week…

Check out the NEW Teaser Poster:

About HELL FEST

Distributors: CBS Films & Lionsgate

Directed by: Gregory Plotkin

Written By: Seth M. Sherwood

Produced by: Gale Anne Hurd

Starring: Amy Forsyth (RISE, BEAUTIFULY BOY), Reign Edwards (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, SNOWFALL), Bex Taylor-Klaus (VOLTRON, THE KILLING), Christian James (NASHVILLE, EXPOSED), Roby Attal (THE LONG ROAD HOME, RED ELEVEN), Matt Mercurio (BLACK LIGHTNING, THE RESIDENT) and Tony Todd (CANDYMAN, THE MAN FROM EARTH)

A masked serial killer turns a horror themed amusement park into his own personal playground, terrorizing a group of friends while the rest of the patrons believe that it is all part of the show.

College student NATALIE (Forsyth) is visiting her childhood best friend BROOKE (Edwards) and her roommate TAYLOR (Taylor-Klaus). If it was any other time of year these three and their boyfriends might be heading to a concert or bar, but it is Halloween which means that like everyone else they will be bound for HELL FEST – a sprawling labyrinth of rides, games, and mazes that travels the country and happens to be in town. Ever year thousands follow Hell Fest to experience fear at the ghoulish carnival of nightmares.

But for one visitor, Hell Fest is not the attraction – it is a hunting ground. An opportunity to slay in plain view of a gawking audience, too caught up in the terrifyingly fun atmosphere to recognize the horrific reality playing out before their eyes. As the body count and frenzied excitement of the crowds continues to rise, he turns his masked face to NATALIE, BROOKE, TAYLOR and their boyfriends who will fight to survive the night.

A terrifying thrill ride from iconic horror producer Gale Anne Hurd (The Walking Dead, The Terminator) and director Gregory Plotkin (Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension, Editor – Get Out, Happy Death Day), this September, audiences will discover that it’s fun going in… but it’s hell getting out.

The Council Episode 3 First Screenshots

2018/07/13

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July 13, 2018 – The third episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, releases July 24. Discover the first screenshots of this new episode!

Episode 3: Ripples continues the story of Louis de Richet as plots are laid bare, characters reach their breaking point, and an unexpected, terrifying truth is uncovered. It will take all of Louis’ influence to prevent the situation from growing out of hand.

The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences.

In the first screenshots for this latest episode, follow Louis as he wanders unexplored areas of the mansion, and ultimately comes face-to-face with his future. Who will you side with? Who can you trust? Your fate is still yours to make.

Owners of the Complete Season or the Season Pass can play Episode 3 on July 24. Episode 3 will be available as a single episode two days later, on July 26.

The Council Episode 3: Ripples, releases July 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

The Complete Season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018.