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Bluefin Unveils Storm Collectibles SDCC Exclusives

2018/07/13

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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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos

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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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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.

Mad Catz Sells TRITTON Gaming Audio Brand

2018/07/13

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Geek News, Industry News, News

Kowloon, Hong Kong – July 13^th 2018, – Mad Catz Global Limited, the new owners of the legendary hardware brand, today announced that it has sold its TRITTON^® gaming audio brand, to Silkysea International Limited, a company based in California, USA.

The assets sold by Mad Catz Global Limited includes specified trademarks valid in the USA, China, Hong Kong and Russia.

Lucian Lu, Executive Board of Directors for Mad Catz Global Limited commented, “Since announcing the return of the Mad Catz brand in January 2018, we have been overwhelmed with support from retail, distributors and the gaming community. We remain highly focused on exceeding expectations for the brand, and look forward to the imminent shipping of our first line of new Mad Catz products. As we put our combined efforts into growing the Mad Catz brand, we are pleased to find a buyer who can devote the time and resources needed to see the TRITTON line flourish and wish Silkysea International every good luck with their future TRITTON endevours.”

For more information on Mad Catz, please visit: www.madcatz.com

Square Enix Unveils San Diego Comic-Con Lineup

2018/07/13

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Geek News, News, SDCC

LOS ANGELES (July 12, 2018) – From July 19-22, SQUARE ENIX® will host gameplay demos, giveaways and other activities at San Diego Comic-Con 2018. At Booth #3829 in the San Diego Convention Center, attendees will be able to play DRAGON QUEST® XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™, KINGDOM HEARTS III, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider™.

Become one with the jungle at Shadow of the Tomb Raider’s immersive Comic-Con off-site experience. Dare to be bold and eat exotic foods only found in the dark crevasses of the jungle, along with unforgettable photo moments for attendees to share, and the chance to play the highly anticipated Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Stop by The Deck at Moonshine Flats between 1pm-10pm PT on Thursday, July 19^th, Friday, July 20^th, or Saturday, July 21^st and see firsthand what it means to become the Tomb Raider®.

On Saturday, July 21 from 12:30pm – 1:30pm in Room 5AB, join the creative team and cast behindShadow of the Tomb Raider as they share new details about Lara Croft®’s newest adventure, in which Lara must become the Tomb Raider she is meant to be. Jill Murray (Lead Writer), Heath Smith (Lead Game Designer), and special guests Camilla Luddington (performance artist for Lara Croft) and Earl Baylon (performance artist for Jonah Maiava) will be joining the panel moderated by Andrea Rene.

Fans can also purchase the latest products from the BRING ARTS, TRADING ARTS and PLAY ARTS KAI lines at the booth and participate in the FINAL FANTASY Trading Card Game (“FFTCG”) in Gunslinger style matches to win premium FFTCG Promo Cards. Daily giveaways at the booth while supplies last include:

DRAGON QUEST XI double-sided posters and “Mark of Light” temporary tattoos
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™ hand fans
STAR OCEAN®: ANAMNESIS™ buttons

The full lineup includes:

DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, STEAM®
Developer: Square Enix®
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: September 4, 2018
DRAGON QUEST XI®: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama. While it is the eleventh mainline entry in the critically acclaimed series,DRAGON QUEST XI is a completely standalone experience that features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.

KINGDOM HEARTS III
Platform: Xbox One and PlayStation®4 system
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: January 29, 2019
In the upcoming action RPG, KINGDOM HEARTS III, players can join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney•Pixar’sToy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Attendees will be able to experience a boss battle against the Rock Titan from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules and uncover the Toy Box world from Toy Story alongside Woody and Buzz.

MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY
Platform: iOS®, Android® and STEAM
Developer: Square Enix
ESRB: T (Teen)
Available: Now Available
MOBIUS FINAL FANTASY™ is an all-original FINAL FANTASY® RPG game custom-tailored for mobile platforms, featuring in-depth character customization, ongoing live events, and HD graphics that push the boundaries of the mobile platform. The story centers around a man who wakes up in a world called Palamecia with no memories of his past, tasked with bringing hope to the world by unraveling a mysterious prophecy around the legendary warrior of light. Played by well over 10 million players worldwide, the game was created by an all-star development team including producer Yoshinori Kitase and writer Kazushige Nojima.

SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER
Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation®4 system, Windows PC
Developer: Eidos-Montréal™
ESRB: Rating Pending
Available: September 14, 2018
Experience Lara Croft®’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider®. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider™, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS
Platform: iOS, Android
Developer: tri-Ace
ESRB: M (Mature)
Available: Now Available
A brand new journey in the popular sci-fi STAR OCEAN® series, STAR OCEAN: ANAMNESIS™, the mobile action RPG, puts players in the captain’s chair as they lead a squad of heroes across the galaxy. With fast-paced real-time combat, gorgeous 3D graphics, and a brand new co-op multiplayer mode, players have the freedom to build endless strategic and iconic teams with returning all-star characters from the beloved series.

The First Purge Maze Coming to Halloween Horror Nights

2018/07/12

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Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Universal City, CA, July 12, 2018 – Behind every tradition lies a revolution. This year, “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood bears witness to “The First Purge” with an all-new maze based on Universal Pictures’ all-new thriller that unleashed the country’s inaugural government-sanctioned lawlessness, making all crime legal once a year for 12 hours.

“Halloween Horror Nights” begins on Friday, September 14, 2018.

The First Purge is now in theatres.

Murder, mayhem and pandemonium are alive and well every year as the annual Purge grips the country, suspending all police, fire and emergency services for 12 consecutive hours as law abiding citizens are transformed into anarchists. Inspired by The First Purge—the movement that began as a simple experiment, this terrifying new “Halloween Horror Nights” maze aligns with the film in establishing the motives that launched the country into chaos.

“The First Purge” maze will reimagine the movie’s premise, greeting guests with pure unadulterated fear as it brings to life the turmoil spawned by vigilantes. It will place guests at the heart of a controversial sociological experiment empowered by the New Founding Fathers of America’s (NFFA) desire to purge the nation of all hatred and crime by, ironically, permitting crime to take place as a means of ridding society of all ills.

Guests will be at the mercy of luck and speed as they attempt to outsmart and outlive the anarchy.

“Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror. Featuring an all-new slate of unrivaled film production quality mazes, frightful scare zones and a fully re-imagined “Terror Tram” experience uniquely themed to today’s most definitive horror properties, “Halloween Horror Nights” will taunt, terrorize and torment guests with spine-chilling haunted attractions as part of Southern California’s most extreme Halloween experience.

Updates on “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood are available online at HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Hollywood and on Facebook at “Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood,” Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter at @HorrorNights as Creative Director John Murdy reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. Watch videos on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube and join the conversation using #UniversalHHN.

“The Purge” TV series based on the wildly popular franchise will debut on USA Network on September 4, 2018.

Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Nintendo Switch Trailer

2018/07/12

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Watford, U.K. — July 12, 2018 — Wired Productions, a leading independent games publisher, in partnership with developer Haemimont Games, is pleased to present a punchy 60-second trailer highlighting everything Nintendo Switch™-playing demon hunters need to know in preparation for Victor Vran: Overkill Edition’s launch, on Tuesday 28th August 2018.

Victor’s back! And this time you can take him anywhere on his quest to separate as many demon skulls from there bodies as possible in the cursed city of Zagoravia. Hunt with local two-player co-op, with up to four-player co-op online as Victor Vran: Overkill Edition makes best use of Nintendo’s portable powerhouse to grant Nintendo Switch users the definitive demon-slaying experience!

The Nintendo Switch release features two expansions: Motörhead: Through the Ages and Fractured Worlds. This definitive edition of the award-winning isometric action-RPG will swoop in on both physical and digital formats, with an SRP of £34.99/€39.99/$39.99.

Check out the Victor Vran Nintendo Switch PEGI announcement trailer here:

In Victor Vran: Overkill Edition players and fans can experience the original all-action game in full, alongside the ethereal Fractured Worlds – a challenging and empowering new chapter in the story of Victor Vran, and Motörhead: Through the Ages – a wild tour through the mythos, music and attitude of the loudest band in the world.

About Victor Vran

Victor Vran is an award-winning, isometric action RPG that encourages players to venture and vanquish to their liking. Players can forge their own personal version of Victor by utilizing a vast array of powerful weapons, game-changing outfits, and wicked, spell-like demon powers. Take on waves of demons and clever boss monsters alone, on the couch alongside an ally, or online as a team of four – and emerge victorious.

For more information and to stay versed with the latest news on Victor Vran, please visit the official website at www.VictorVran.com, Like the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/VictorVran, and follow the official Twitter account at www.twitter.com/victorvran or http://www.twitter.com/victorvran

Kalypso Media Acquires Pyro Studios IPs Including Commandos

2018/07/12

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Geek News, Industry News, News, Windows PC News

Ridgewood, NJ, July 12, 2018 — The Kalypso Media Group is thrilled to announce that it has secured all rights to the highly-acclaimed fan-favourite gaming IP, Commandos. With this latest acquisition, the entire Commandos brand is completely owned by Kalypso Media, which not only covers future releases but also all distribution rights to the entire series thus far, including Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines, Commandos 2: Men of Courage, Commandos 3: Destination Berlin and Commandos: Strike Force, as well as Pyro Studios’ other titles, such as Imperial Glory and Praetorians.

“We are very proud and extremely honored to be able to add such large and successful brands as Commandos, Praetorians and Imperial Glory to the Kalypso Media portfolio” commented Simon Hellwig, founder and Global Managing Director of the Kalypso Media Group, “The opportunities that arise from this acquisition will help create the best possible conditions for the further growth of the Kalypso Media Group.”

Ignacio Pérez, founder of Pyro Studios, adds: “We have been looking for a suitable partner for the continuation of our products and brands for a long time. Kalypso has great expertise and experience with rebooting well-known titles, and we are delighted to have our IP in such good hands.”

Simon Hellwig continues, “We have great respect for what the Pyro Studios team have accomplished and created throughout the history of the studio. Therefore, we see it as our responsibility to want to revive and further develop these beloved games for the fans around the world. Of course, this will include the development of a completely new games for all platforms, but also an extensive adaptation of the existing titles for contemporary technologies and platforms. We’re incredibly excited about the opportunities, and will begin speaking to potential development studios in the near future.”

Since its initial launch in 1998 the Commandos IP is one of the most popular and well-known real-time tactics series in gaming history, focusing on careful and strategic action with finely-tuned stealth gameplay. The series revolutionized the genre with its groundbreaking game mechanics, and its influence can still be felt in strategy games today.

Marvel New Media Unveils Comic-Con Lineup

2018/07/12

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Geek News, News, SDCC

New York, NY—July 12, 2018—Next week, Marvel New Media will hit the ground running at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 with exclusive reveals, segments, interviews, panels, and cosplay with This Week in Marvel, Women of Marvel, Earth’s Mightiest Show, and more! To stay-up-to date on minute-by-minute Marvel news, Marvel will be live streaming from the Marvel Booth every day starting at 11:00am PT on Thursday, July 19, and 10:00am PT Friday through Sunday, July 22 with stars from your favorite Marvel Television shows, comic creators, and other SDCC celebrities.

For breaking news and exclusive livestream coverage from Marvel at San Diego Comic-Con, watch on www.marvel.com, Facebook, and YouTube. Coverage is hosted by Ryan Penagos, Lorraine Cink, Langston Belton, Angélique Roché, Jamie Frevele, Justin Warner, and Josh Saleh. Tour the convention floor with Marvel, learn about some of your favorite Marvel characters, and don’t miss a beat from the Marvel stage and events within and around SDCC! Check out the full schedule of Marvel New Media panels and stage events below:

FULL SCHEDULE OF MARVEL NEW MEDIA PANELS:

Friday, July 20:

Marvel: This Week in Marvel: Tales to Astonish

3:00pm – 4:00pm PT

Room: 25ABC

Cool #seeeekrits revealed? Totally possible! An hour of fun stories and chit-chat with awesome people from Marvel? You better believe it! Join co-hosts Ryan “Agent M” Penagos and Jamie “Hasn’t Picked a Super Hero Name Yet” Frevele as they talk with Marvel editors, writers, and creatives about their Marvel origin stories, favorite story arcs, and more in this very special live episode of the This Week in Marvel podcast!

Sunday, July 22:

Women of Marvel

12:30pm – 1:30pm PT

Room: 6DE

Across comic books, television, new media and more – the Women of Marvel are here! Join the conversation as this diverse and talented group of women to discuss the creative process, what it’s like working as a woman in comics today and what it means for the future of the industry! Panelists include Kat Khavari (Ms. Marvel voice actor), Milana Vayntrub (Squirrel Girl voice actor), Mairghread Scott (Marvel Rising feature writer), Kristi Reed (Marvel Rising voice director) and G. Willow Wilson (writer and co-creator for Marvel Rising), moderated by Sana Amanat (VP, Content and Character Development, Marvel) and Judy Stephens (Producer, Marvel).

FULL SCHEDULE OF MARVEL STAGE EVENTS – BOOTH #2329:

Thursday, July 19:

MARVEL: Earth’s Mightiest Show: Welcome to SDCC 2018

11:00am PT

San Diego, here we come! Hosts Lorraine Cink, Langston Belton and Ryan Penagos give you a sneak peak of everything that Marvel has to offer – at SDCC and beyond!

MARVEL: Becoming Cosplay Photo Opp

1:00pm PT

Marvel cosplayers assemble! Bring your latest and greatest Marvel cosplay for this annual event where you can show off your duds on the Marvel booth stage!

Friday, July 20:

This Week in Marvel Live from the Marvel Stage

10:30am PT

Join host Ryan Penagos, along with some special Marvel guests, to discuss some of the exciting work going on at Marvel.

Women of Marvel Trivia Challenge

2:30pm PT

Hosts Sana Amanat and Judy Stephens celebrate Carol Danvers’ 50^th anniversary with comics trivia, cosplay, and special guests!

Saturday, July 21:

MARVEL: Eat the Universe – LIVE!

11:30am PT

Join celebrity chef Justin Warner and a special guest as they make a con-tastic snack inspired by Mr. Fantastic.

MARVEL: Becoming Costume Contest

5:30pm PT

Join us for our annual Marvel cosplay competition. For official rules: marvel.com/SDCCCostumeContest

Sunday, July 22:

MARVEL: Becoming Kids Costume Event

10:45am PT

Join us for our annual Marvel kids’ costume event!

MARVEL: Earth’s Mightiest Show: Master Comics Theater

12:30pm PT

The fan favorite segment is back! Come watch hosts Lorraine Cink and Langston Belton provide a theatrical rendition of your favorite classic Marvel comics, accompanied by various special guests.

MARVEL: Comics n’ Coffee

1:30pm PT

Join Ryan Penagos and Jamie Frevele as they talk comics with special guests and inspire the creation of live Marvel coffee art.

Mondo Unveils Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene Board Game

2018/07/12

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Geek News, News, SDCC

Austin, TX – July 12, 2018 – Celebrating 25 years of dinosaur chaos with the anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s unequaled Jurassic Park, Mondo Games is excited to unveil their next board game, “Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene.” As with the highly successful board game for The Thing, movie fans and board game enthusiasts can expect exciting gameplay and gorgeous artwork, featuring the immensely talented artist Matthew Woodson. The game will be available online at MondoTees.com and in stores everywhere this Fall. The box top will be on display at Mondo’s booth at San Diego Comic-Con (#435), and attendees will have the opportunity to get a special Jurassic Park patch when visiting the booth.

If the great John Hammond taught us anything it would be to never stop asking, “what if?” What if we could clone an extinct species using preserved genetic material? What if there existed a source of fossilized dinosaur DNA buried deep below the earth’s surface? What if dinosaurs roamed the earth again? Here at Mondo Games we asked ourselves these very same questions. Using state-of-the-art tabletop technology our leading game scientist, Luke Byers, has created the ultimate gaming adventure.

“In our approach to “Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene”, we took many of our favorite elements of a traditional dungeon crawl style board game and spliced them with one of our favorite films of all time. The goal was to create something truly unique and incredibly fun to play” said Byers.

Taking an asymmetrical approach to the game’s playable characters and factions, “Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene” is a 2-4 player adventure of varying strategies, objectives, and perspectives. Through a scenario-based system the game becomes a truly chaotic mix of modern humans and prehistoric beasts.

While exploration of the park is at the core of each player’s motivation, the means by which separate factions achieve their goals couldn’t be more different. Whether working in the field of science as the head of InGen to maintain the stability of the park’s infrastructure or running terrified as invited guests of John Hammond, the humans use their abilities, specializations and resources to reach their objectives.

The quick, lethal and stealth-like Raptor faction proves that humans are not the only animals that utilize their intellect and communication skills to solve the many movement challenges the park presents. The fast, gigantic and formidable Tyrannosaurus Rex poses a constant threat to all of the players. Driven by her base instincts, her objectives are the most straight forward… EAT!

“With some of the most beautiful art in gaming today by the immensely talented Matthew Woodson, we hope this game ‘…finds a way’ on tables of gamers and Jurassic Park fans alike for millions of years to come,” said Byers.

GAME DESCRIPTION

“Jurassic Park: The Chaos Gene” is a 2 to 4 player asymmetrical miniatures board game, for age 14 and up. Choose your faction from the following: InGen, Park Visitors, Raptors or the T. rex. Find items needed for your faction, attack or avoid other dinosaurs, gain experience and customize your faction. With several scenarios and modular environment tiles for players to explore, each faction has unique objectives to complete in an effort to win the game!

FACTION DESCRIPTIONS

Tyrannosaurus Rex: Instinct Objectives
- Quick, methodical, and unstoppable best describe the T. rex faction. One thing she is not, though, is quiet. The T. rex’s unrelenting drive makes her highly focused on satisfying her natural instincts… at all costs.
- The T. rex can move twice as fast as the other factions and can affect the movement of the other players with her fearsome roar, all while completing her objectives.
Raptors: Seek and Destroy Objectives
- The Raptors are a cunning, resourceful, and flexible faction. Their stealth allows them to move quickly and quietly. Unique from all other park dinosaurs, their communication abilities enable them to work together in defending areas in their control, triangulate attacks on humans and park animals, and discover weaknesses in the park’s defenses.
Park Visitors: Survival Objectives
- Park Visitors are both in awe of the park and terrified by its destructive nature. Visitors are able to extract the resources they find and use them to complete objective requirements or activate more powerful faction abilities. Highly skilled in their respective fields, each character brings a unique ability to the group as they make their way through the park and accomplish objectives.
Ingen: Park Management Objectives
- With systems crashing throughout the park, InGen is desperate to keep it functioning. Somewhat blind to the park’s status, their intimate knowledge of it makes them both helpful and dangerous to dinosaurs and humans alike. A successful InGen player must carefully manage resources and use their unique abilities to help shape the movements of other players.

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