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Pathfinder Battles: Maze of Death Mini Figs Out Now

Hillside, NJ – October 25, 2017 – Wizkids, the industry leader in pre-painted, highly detailed miniatures, proudly presents the Pathfinder Battles: Maze of Death figure series — now available in North American game stores

The award-winning Pathfinder Battles line continues with 52 characters that are sure to add a new level of life to your table top experience. Pulled from the world of Golarion, build your world with creatures from lowly Ratfolk to Ghuls. Construct your own maze filled with everything from fearsome Minotaurs to rare “dungeon dressing” inserts that add realism and fun to your adventure!

Need something bigger for your game? Here are two creatures that literally tower over the other miniatures: the mighty Fire Elemental Lord and Air Elemental Lord!
These two fantastic figures are found in the Maze of Death Case Incentive box. They each stand several inches tall and sport an array of details and presence. If you are looking for a true show stopper in your Pathfinder game, then these Lords of the air and fire MUST be present within the adventure.

Find them all at your Friendly Local Game Store TODAY!  For further details, visit: https://wizkids.com/pathfinder-battles-maze-of-death/

VR FPS Action Game EVASION Announced

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Developed by Archiact in Vancouver BC, Evasion is an intense VR bullet hell game, designed to immerse players in high intensity co-op multiplayer combat. Gamers will experience the next generation in VR locomotion, designed from the ground up for an authentic FPS action game. Featuring multiple hero classes suitable for all play styles, gamers can join up to three friends or go it alone in an extinction-level battle for survival.

Explosive VR Combat

Evasion will deliver cinematic destructible environments and intense bullet hell action. Players will team up and fight their way through laser-fueled maelstroms and overwhelming odds. Their ‘Swarm A.I’ enemy behaviour system adds a new level of tension, making tactical movement and teamwork critical to your squad’s survival. Experience the charge of heroism as you and your team run and gun to complete vital objectives, rescue one another and overcome explosive ambushes.

Built For Locomotion

Evasion will empower gamers to walk, run and dive into battle with incredible locomotion freedom. As devoted fans of the FPS VR genre, the goal at Archiact is to deliver on the promise of free movement that VR gamers crave. Players can choose from highly crafted locomotion modes designed for Evasion’s FPS gameplay that can be customized for their own play style and comfort level.

“Archiact has been crafting immersive VR entertainment since 2013,” said Kurt Busch, Studio Head at Archiact. “With Evasion, the team is using everything we’ve learned and weaving our experience into a truly genre-defining AAA title. With innovative locomotive movement and intense FPS gameplay, we’re convinced Evasion will prove a stand-out VR experience and we can’t wait for gamers to play it themselves.”

Evasion will set the standard for environmental VR destruction and explosive real-time FX, taking full advantage of IKinema’s state-of-the-art player avatars and the latest Unreal Engine 4 technology. The result? Stunningly immersive visuals and cinematic gameplay that will define it as a truly memorable VR combat experience.

Fight Solo or Join a Squad

Make your mark on the battlefield and choose from four hero classes including the devastating Striker, indispensable Surgeon, calculating Engineer or valiant Warden. All four classes have their own unique strengths, weapons & ultimate abilities. Customize your class as you level up by upgrading your abilities and making your own unique build. Players can combine class types to create the most effective team.

From compelling mission objectives, to powerful player class combinations and blockbuster-quality FX and destruction, Evasion is poised to become a must-own sci-fi VR classic for the ages.

Evasion Key Features:

  • Action packed and high-intensity sci-fi shooter gameplay
  • Co-operative Campaign for 1-4 players
  • Total immersion with ‘next-gen’ full body avatars powered by IKinema
  • Authentic FPS locomotion options for the most realistic VR combat experience
  • Powerful class-based gameplay with customizable ability upgrades
  • Best in-class physics & destruction, enhanced for the Intel® Core™ i7 and i9 processors.
  • Replayable missions with randomized objectives & enemy encounters
  • Spectacular Unreal Engine visuals & 3D Spatial Audio brings combat to life
  • Coming to HTC Vive & Oculus Rift early 2018

For more information, visit www.evasionvrgame.com and be first to apply for Beta access & latest news.

For exclusive updates, follow the official Evasion social channels at www.facebook.com/evasionVR , @evasionVR on Twitter and Reddit at www.reddit.com/r/EvasionVR.

Wishlist the game now on Steam store.steampowered.com/app/683000/Evasion/

Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest: Behind the Fright Video

JACKSON, N.J. — October 25, 2017 — This week, adults and children alike find themselves preparing for the tricks and treats of Halloween. The daunting task of concocting a costumed character is at the core of one of America’s favorite holidays. During Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure, the professional makeup and special effects team conquers the daily challenge of transforming 225 everyday humans into moaning, snarling, Halloween-inspired beasts in just a few short hours. So, how do they do it?

From animal-human hybrids and flesh-hungry zombies to maniacal clowns, toxic mutants, dancing demons and more, Six Flags offers a rare look behind the scenes to share some of the key tricks of the trade in a new video.

Fright Fest runs for one final weekend in New Jersey:

  • Friday, Oct. 275:30 pm to midnight
  • Saturday, Oct. 2811 am to midnight
  • Sunday, Oct. 2911 am to 10 pm
  • Monday, Oct. 305:00 pm to 11 pm
  • Tuesday, Oct. 315:00 pm to 11 pm

Fright Fest, the Northeast’s largest Halloween party, features world-class thrill rides, five scare zones, seven haunted mazes, 11 themed shows plus trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under on select days. For more information, call 732-928-2000 or visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Attack on Titan 2 Full Character Roster Revealed

Burlingame, Calif – October 24, 2017 – Earlier today, KOEI TECMO hosted a Titan-sized live broadcast from their global headquarters in Japan detailing a massive news update for their upcoming action title ATTACK ON TITAN 2, the sequel to 2016’s hit action game. The mouthful of news included the always anticipated release window–ATTACK ON TITAN 2 will be released in March 2018 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Switch™, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

Delving deeper into the series’ fascinating narrative, the game will have fans experiencing the gripping events of the anime’s second season along with versatile action gameplay, all new challenges, and a wide selection of playable characters from Attack on Titan, including some new faces from the second season!

During the broadcast, KOEI TECMO introduced a selection of playable characters in ATTACK ON TITAN 2, while simultaneously unveiling the ability for players to create their own Custom Scout. They also confirmed that players will be able to play as; Eren Jaeger, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, Levi, Miche Zacharias, Nanaba, Gelgar, Ymir and Christa Lenz.

ATTACK ON TITAN 2 will feature enhanced Titan movements and attacks, requiring more precise maneuvers from players. Additionally, it introduces the Monocular; allowing scouts better analyzation based on pinpointing Titan positions from afar and attack strategy utilizing their Omni-Directional Mobility Gear.

Outside of their excursions, Scouts can also deepen their relationships with fellow comrades by training and preparing for battle with the new and improved Town Life gameplay. Strengthening relationships is an important element of ATTACK ON TITAN 2, providing a greater insight into the series’ cast in a way that has yet to be experienced.

KOEI TECMO released a selection of brand-new assets showcasing the Monocular and Town Life features, alongside a first look at the playable characters to be featured on the game in its launch in March 2018.

To keep up to date with the latest news on ATTACK ON TITAN 2 please visit the official site at koeitecmoamerica.com/attackontitan2, Like facebook.com/koeitecmous, and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmous.

Fantasy Flight Games and Asmodee Create Fantasy Flight Digital

MADISON, Wisconsin – Oct. 24, 2017 – Fantasy Flight Games and Asmodee North America today announced the newest addition to the global board game publisher’s digital arsenal: Fantasy Flight Interactive. Focused on not just adapting tabletop games, but creating fresh, new digital experiences based on Fantasy Flight Games’ beloved brands, Fantasy Flight Interactive is a new development studio with projects already in the works for Steam and other platforms to follow.

“We didn’t create a new company just to translate board games into digital games. We’re focused on the bigger picture of the experiences our fans can have on new platforms, and this will take our brands in new directions,” said Christian T. Petersen, Founder of Fantasy Flight Games and CEO of Asmodee North America.

Fantasy Flight Games will continue to develop hybrid digital board games, while Fantasy Flight Interactive focuses on more expansive video game projects. Fans can anticipate richly strategic experiences with easy-to-understand UI, built from the ground up for Steam. Asmodee Digital will serve as publisher for all of Fantasy Flight Interactive’s games.

Much like Asmodee Digital for Asmodee’s properties, Fantasy Flight Interactive is translating the development and design sensibilities of Fantasy Flight Games for the digital realm. Fantasy Flight’s philosophies, like smartly designed, carefully curated play experiences will be adapted for digital gaming, with the same emphasis on fun, balance and polish.

Headed by video game industry veteran Tim Gerritsen, the Fantasy Flight Interactive team combines a wealth of both board game and digital gaming expertise to bring the best of both worlds to players. Gerritsen has over 25 years experience working on video games like BioShock Infinite, Prey and Rune, as the former Studio Director of Irrational Games, and CEO of Human Head Studios.

“We’re incredibly excited to be bringing Fantasy Flight Games’ best game properties to life as amazing video game experiences,” said Tim Gerritsen, head of Fantasy Flight Interactive. “Fantasy Flight Interactive is made up of developers who love both tabletop games and video games and we are striving to create games that capture the best aspects of both media to entertain our fans.”

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, Fantasy Flight Interactive is part of a growing midwestern tech and game development hub. The nontraditional headquarters is fitting for a studio with a fresh, nontraditional mindset.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole Free Trial Announced

October 24, 2017 — Ubisoft® reveals South Park: The Fractured But Whole free trial on Xbox One and PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system available now. Designed to allow interested players a chance to sample the fascinating and addicting world of South Park, the trial will feature no alterations to gameplay, with the exception of a one hour playtime restriction. Upon completion, players will be given the option to purchase the full game. All player progress will be saved and carried over should they decide to purchase the full game.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is an outrageous sequel to 2014’s award-winning title, South Park™: The Stick of Truth™. With crime on the rise in South Park, the streets have never been more dangerous. The town needs new heroes to rise! Continuing in their role as The New Kid, players will become a member of Coon & Friends and fight for fame and their place beside the other kids.

South Park: The Fractured But Whole is available for digital download and at retailers on Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

More information on South Park is available at: www.southpark.ubisoft.com

Gears of War 4 – Xbox One X Enhanced Trailer

October 23, 2017 – We’re excited to share how “Gears of War 4” has been enhanced for the Xbox One X. Our new trailer showcases the wealth of graphical and gameplay enhancements that are only possible with the world’s most powerful console. We’re also excited to finally reveal the Preferred Rendering mode so you can play “Gears of War 4” how you want! Full details and assets on Xbox Wire.

True 4K Experience
Get ready to experience unmatched clarity, richness and details with true 4K visuals (3840×2160) in our Visuals Rendering Mode. Even if you’re playing on a 1080p screen, you’ll instantly notice the difference thanks to a 4K super sampled image that brings you a crisper, richer looking “Gears” game than you’ve ever seen before.

HDR
High Dynamic Range provides increased contrast between lights and darks. Battling your way through a lightning flurry in a windflare has never looked better. “Gears of War 4” on Xbox One X supports a wide color gamut for true-to-color definition – just as the artists intended – and now at 4K resolution.

Up to 60FPS For Ultra Smooth Gameplay

We’re excited to announce Xbox One X owners will have two Preferred Rendering Options to choose from in “Gears of War 4” – Visuals and Performance!

Performance

Put framerate first. For the first time ever, “Gears of War” will play at up to 60fps in 1080p in Campaign and Horde – all including higher resolution textures and some of the new enhanced graphical features available in Visuals mode.

Visuals

Push graphical fidelity to the max. This mode uses Ultra Quality Textures, a wealth of new and improved graphical features all at 4K resolution (3840×2160) thanks to the power of Xbox One X. You’ll experience the same frame rates you’ve come to expect from “Gears of War 4” – 30fps for Campaign and Horde .

In both Rendering modes, Versus will run at a rock-solid 4K 60FPS (with adaptive resolution scaling).

Dolby Atmos Audio Support

When playing “Gears of War 4” on Xbox One, we now offer Dolby Atmos, which gives you immersive, moving audio.

The Dolby Access app lets you set up your Dolby Atmos enabled home theater, TV, or sound bar for free, and lets you try or buy Dolby Atmos for Headphones, which gives you immersive sound on any headphones. Experience the visceral sounds of “Gears of War” in a way that will make you feel like you’re inside the action, only on Xbox One.

Our Most Immersive World Thanks To New Features

The world of Sera has never been more immersive thanks to brand new features and higher resolution textures – all possible with the additional horsepower and memory offered by the Xbox One X.

Enhanced Light Shafts
Also known as God Rays, Enhanced Light Shafts provide true-to-life beams of sunlight in the world. Prepare for jaw dropping lighting as the God Rays peek through gaps in the canopy of trees above you, or in sunset conditions peeking through buildings and statues.

Dynamic Shadows
Shadows in “Gears of War 4” are usually pre-defined by an artist to accurately reflect the shadows objects in the world would cast based on the lighting. On Xbox One X, dynamic shadows now react true to the lighting conditions and movement of objects – for example, trees blowing in the wind will cast an accurate moving shadow on the ground – bringing the world of Sera to life like never before.

Increased Draw Distances
With the power of Xbox One X, we can maintain higher resolution textures at a further distance than ever before – creating a higher fidelity picture and crisper world around you, even on the horizon.

Superior Reflections
We’ve pushed our surface space reflections even further to look closer to as you would expect in real life. Reflective surfaces now have a higher definition reflection of your character – whether that’s in a mirror-like reflection of water, or the muddied color reflective nature of metal. It looks especially awesome on the DeeBee’s metallic armor!

Enhanced Character Textures
With our higher resolution textures now available on console thanks to Xbox One X, characters show more detail from head to toe. They’ve never looked better!

Experience this all at no extra cost for “Gears of War 4” owners when you pick up your Xbox One X. And, if you’re picking up the Xbox One X but haven’t jumped in to “Gears of War 4” yet, you can try it FREE now with our 10-hour trial – the perfect showcase piece for your new super-powered console.

We’re incredibly proud of what the team has been able to achieve on Xbox One X so far. We can’t wait to see you all experience this feast for your eyeballs!

For additional details, refer to Xbox Wire.

Turtle Beach Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition Headset Available Now

SAN DIEGO, CA – October 23, 2017 – To honor OpTic Gaming’s dedication and commitment to outstanding esports play and to punctuate their historic achievements of 2017, leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach Corporation(NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced that the all-new Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Editiongaming headset has begun shipping and fans that have already ordered will be receiving their new headset shortly. Just as OpTic has elevated their game in 2017, Turtle Beach has elevated their award-winning Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset to new heights by incorporating the team’s iconic logo along with measured green accents to key visual elements of the headset. Only 2,000 units of Turtle Beach and OpTic Gaming’s exclusive Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition tournament gaming headset are available for fans to get their hands on, so be sure to secure yours now at www.turtlebeach.com before they are gone…forever.

2017 is the most decorated in OpTic Gaming’s storied history. So far this year they’ve brought home World Championships in Halo and Gears of War, and have also been crowned as Call of Duty® World Champions. The Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition is a testament to the Green Wall’s dedication and commitment that brought them these historic achievements, and an opportunity for OpTic fans to show their appreciation for their favorite esports team.

Just like OpTic Gaming represents the pinnacle of esports, Turtle Beach’s Elite Pro line represents the highest standards in audio and build quality in gaming. Designed from the ground up for today’s generation of esports athletes and hardcore gamers, the Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition delivers multiple first-and-only innovations in the core mechanics of headset design, comfort, and audio performance, all with a unique OG style. It is the headset of champions, with large 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers tuned for esports, a high-sensitivity Pro Gaming Mic with TruSpeak™ Technology to ensure your commands are always heard, and a comfort-driven design including everything from cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions to Turtle Beach’s unique ProSpecs™ glasses friendly technology.

“While the explosive growth of esports has led to the formation of hundreds of pro teams, OpTic Gaming is in a league of their own, representing the height of professionalism and serving as consummate models for fans and aspiring pros around the globe,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “It’s been a privilege for our teams to work together to refine our lineup of gaming headsets to reflect their insights. The Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition showcases our shared commitment to the future of professional gaming, and is our congratulations to the team for their amazing achievements this year.”

Hector Rodriguez, OpTic Gaming’s Owner and Manager notes, “We have a great partnership with Turtle Beach. They knew we’ve long wanted to have our own OpTic edition headset, so not only did Turtle Beach create one for us, but they really went out of their way to collaborate with us and to make sure the Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Editionis everything we desire. We truly appreciate the team at Turtle Beach honoring all our hard work, and for finally giving us a great OpTic edition headset to share with our fans.”

Full details for the Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition tournament gaming headset include:

  • Team Colors – The Elite Pro – OpTic Limited Edition sports OG’s iconic logo with perfectly balanced green accents that clearly show the world who your favorite esports team is.
  • ComforTec™ Fit System – Experience a groundbreaking new level of comfort with this revolutionary, adjustable fit system featuring unique tension controls to adjust the tightness of the headset to your personal preference, a floating headband that perfectly distributes the headset’s weight, and a separate head-size adjustment – allowing you independent control of the earcup position and headband tension for the first time ever.
  • Aerofit™ Ear Cushions – Groundbreaking material technologies combine for the best of both worlds when it comes to competitive gaming and comfort. Smooth Asahi spandex fabric combined with unique, cooling gel-infused memory foam keeps players comfortable. Separate internal and external leather sidewalls provide passive noise-isolation for blocking out the roar of the crowd, as well as deeper bass response for better sound.
  • ProSpecs™ Glasses Relief System – Turtle Beach’s patented ProSpecs™ Glasses Relief System is built right into the earcups, featuring an easy adjustment to create a small channel in the ear cushion allowing gamers who wear glasses to finally play in comfort.
  • Pro Gaming Mic with TruSpeak™ Technology – Squad communication is crucial in esports. Points are won and matches lost with a single command, and the high-sensitivity microphone with TruSpeak™ Technology is there to ensure your voice is always heard loud and clear.
  • 50mm Nanoclear™ Speakers – Turtle Beach’s large, 50mm Nanoclear™ over-ear speakers are designed specifically for esports to deliver the clearest team chat via crisper sound with less distortion for a game changing audio experience.

Additional Elite Pro Products – Visit www.turtlebeach.com/elite-pro-headsets

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach gaming headsets and audio accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com, and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter andInstagram.

Funcom’s Hide and Shriek Now Free to Play

OSLO, Norway – October 20th, 2017 – It’s that time of year again and people everywhere are deviously trying to figure out how to scare their friends, family, and neighbors in the cleverest ways possible. Maybe you want to expand this diabolical plan to include online strangers, and that’s where Hide and Shriek™ comes in! Funcom is excited to announce that the one-vs-one match-based multiplayer scare ‘em up is now free to play on Steam. Released during Halloween last year, the game quickly become a big hit among streamers and other content creators looking to spread a bit of horror among their viewers.

Today, Funcom also released a brand-new trailer for Hide and Shriek to celebrate going free to play.

Hide and Shriek was an experimental game for Funcom,” says Executive Producer Scott Junior. “It was a smaller-scale project that allowed our North Carolina studio to get to grips with the Unreal Engine, but it also became quite a hit among the players who jumped in when we released it during last year’s Halloween. Our hope is that by now going free to play there will be many more gamers to play with, making it easier to quickly find and get into one-vs-one multiplayer matches.”

Hide and Shriek is a one vs. one multiplayer game where players collect points and scare the other player using spells, traps, and jump scares. Players can summon dark demons, set up elaborate traps, and jump out of clever hiding places to scare each other senseless. The catch is that you are both invisible, and to find and scare the other player you must first observe telltale signs such as doors opening or objects moving, or even trick them into traps that will reveal their position.

Hide and Shriek is available now on Steam, free to play, and it is fully localized to German, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Korean, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese languages. For more information, please visit www.hideandshriekgame.com.

In other Halloween news, Funcom has also kicked of the Samhain event in its modern-day, shared-world RPG Secret World Legends™. Beginning October 18th through the 31st, you’re invited to a grand celebration of all things spooky, wicked, and fun: Samhain 2017! Collect exclusive mounts, pets, and costumes, fight in a killer public raid, and solve new missions! For more information about Secret World Legends please visit www.secretworldlegends.com.