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Freaky Feast Movie Marathon COMET TV

2017/11/02
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Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

November 2, 2017 – Thanksgiving Day (November 23, starting at 10A/9C), COMET TV is cranking up the heat in the kitchen with Freaky Feast Movie Marathon featuring Superbeast, The Incredible Melting Man, Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf, The Video Dead, The Beast Within and Creature. Tune in for perfect pass-the- cranberry-sauce scenery.

  • Superbeast (1972) starting at 10A/9C
  • Incredible Melting Man (1978) starting at NOON/11C
  • Howling II: Your Sister is a Werewolf (1985) starting at 2P/1C
  • The Video Dead (1986) starting at 4P/3C
  • The Beast Within (1982) starting at 6P/5C
  • Creature (1985) starting at 8P/7C

November Weekly Themes

Airing weekdays at 4P/3C throughout November, check schedule at CometTV.com

  • Werewolves (11/6 – 11/10)
  • Vampires (11/13 – 11/17)
  • Ghosts (11/20 – 11/24)
  • Interplanetary Romance (11/27 – 12/1)

November Friday Night Movies

  • Friday Primetime Movie 8P/7C Saturday Encore Presentation 8P/7C
  • Cowboys VS Dinosaurs (2015) Friday, November 3 at 8P/7C
  • Cowboys VS Vampires (2013) Friday, November 10 at 8P/7C
  • Starman (1984) Friday, November 17 at 8P/7C
  • Deep Space (1987) Friday, November 24 at 8P/7C

SERIES ON COMET

Andromeda

Classic Space Opera is coming to COMET! Based on materials from sci-fi legend Gene Roddenberry, Andromeda stars all action hero Kevin Sorbo as the Captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, a highly advanced ship whose crew is charged with restoring power and stability to the Systems Commonwealth. But, to succeed the Andromeda crew must battle one of sci-fi’s weirdest looking bad guys….the sinister Magog!

Weekdays at 2P/1C and 10P/9C

Stargate: Atlantis

If you thought gate-hopping action was fun in the Milky Way, just wait until you see what it’s like in the Pegasus Galaxy. Stargate: Atlantis sees a team of international scientists unlocking the secrets of a legendary ancient city, discovering a whole new stargate network in a whole new galaxy, and bringing them face to face with the Wraith, a powerful enemy who are best summed up
with the term 'Evil Space Vampires'! Weekdays at 3P/2C and 11P/10C

Ace Combat 7 to Feature VR on PS4

2017/11/01
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

11/1/2017 — The ACE COMBAT franchise has always delivered heart-pounding aerial combat action wrapped in a beautifully presented package that pushed the limits of each console generation the game appeared on. ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN continues this storied tradition of placing players in the cockpit of their favorite fighter jets to take part in an aerial ballet of death and destruction… this time with the added realism that can only be delivered through PlayStation VR.

Players experiencing ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN will be able to see their fighters in true-to-life size and detail when exploring their hangers in PlayStation VR. Players will be treated to unprecedented levels of immersion as they enter a fighter jet’s cockpit, surrounded by detailed instruments, and afforded a true 360-degree view of battles taking place around them through the fighter’s canopy.

Head over to the following YouTube link to check out the VR action that will be unleashed upon PlayStation 4 players (trailer ready for embedding): https://youtu.be/MwHeUiC7u3M

Players in the Americas will be able to take to the skies in ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN in 2018 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM.

* ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN’s VR mode is available exclusively on the PlayStation 4

The Surge: A Walk in the Park Expansion Announcement Screenshots

2017/10/31
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

October 31, 2017 – Hardcore action RPG The Surge is set to be enriched even further with the release of a major new expansion: A Walk in the Park. Coming early December to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, discover today the very first images taken from this striking new setting.

The Surge has already dragged players deep into the high-tech CREO industrial complex, overrun by deadly machines, rogue AI and deranged exoskeleton workers. Now, its first major expansion A Walk in the Park gives players a breath of fresh air by taking them to an environment that’s more open and colorful, though no less deadly. CREO World is an amusement park built by CREO for its employees and their families. Forget your cravings for cotton candy though – CREO World was not spared from the disaster. The entire park is a deadly trap, where roaming rescue teams have gone insane and robotic mascots patrol freely, patiently waiting for new visitors to offer a deadly welcome.

CREO World presents a wealth of fresh challenges for players. Originally built to celebrate CREO and its mission, the park is a radically different setting from the rest of the complex, full of branching paths and secrets to discover. Survive the raging mascots and explore the park’s attractions, before taking on a fearsome boss in the devastated park. Through technical and spectacular fights, you will face this new threat, cutting and equipping 16 all-new weapons, sets of armor, and implants to upgrade and further customize the way you want to play.

The A Walk in the Park expansion enriches and extends the experience of the original game, offering a challenge for even the most hardcore players in a striking environment. New players will also be able to embark on the ultimate The Surge experience with the Complete Edition, which includes the full game and all the DLCs of the title, including A Walk in the Park. The Surge: Complete Edition and A Walk in the Park will be available at the end of the year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

Midsummer Scream 2018 Announcement Video

2017/10/31
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Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

From the Midsummer Scream newsletter: For you and everyone here, we know this last day of October isn’t the end of the Halloween season… it’s just the beginning of the next season! Which is why we thought it would be a good time to officially announce that Midsummer Scream will be returning for our third year on July 28 and 29, 2018 to the Long Beach Convention Center.

SteelSeries Unveils Apex M750 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

2017/10/30
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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

CHICAGO – October 30, 2017 – Today, SteelSeries announced a ten-keyless variant of its APEX M750 mechanical gaming keyboard, the Apex M750 TKL. It features the high build quality and esports performance of the original M750, but in a compact and transportable 10-keyless design.

The M750 TKL uses SteelSeries’ QX2 mechanical switches, features a sleek and durable 5000 Series aluminum metal-alloy frame with a black matte finish, ultra-bright, individual RGB LEDs, and is compatible with SteelSeries Engine apps for crucial in-game notifications, to give gamers the ultimate combination of beauty, performance and customization.

The keyboard was designed for competitive esports. Its durable design and small size is easy to transport to tournaments or events without fear of it being damaged. The 10-keyless design optimizes the spacing between the keyboard and mouse, bringing gamers’ hands closer together to improve ergonomics for long gaming sessions.

Users can still take full advantage of all SteelSeries Engine apps on the M750 TKL, like Discord Chat Integration, ImageSync, Audio Visualizer, PrismSync and GameSense.

SteelSeries just announced its sponsorship of renowned esports player, Sander “VoO” Kaasjager, who used SteelSeries products throughout his career. He prefers 10-keyless during competition.

“I use a relatively low sensitivity, so I need all the desk real estate I can get,” Kaasjager said. “The SteelSeries M750 TKL has no numpad, and all the awesomeness of the regular M750, so I never have to worry about hitting my keyboard again!”

The APEX M750 TKL is available now at https://steelseries.com/apextkl for $119.99.

NextVR Unveils Paranormal Evidence Rolling Hills Asylum Trailer

2017/10/27
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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,– Following the strong fan reaction, NextVR brings its original series “Paranormal Evidence” back in time for Halloween with a virtual reality investigation of Rolling Hills Asylum. The trailer releases today, Friday the 13th and the two-part episode premieres on October 26 exclusively in the NextVR app.  The Rolling Hills Asylum episode contains VR footage from multiple angles of what appears to be a physical attack on a member of the investigative team.

The investigative team lead by linguistics expert Jack Kassewitz, traveled to upstate New York to embark on Rolling Hills Asylum which opened in 1827. Jack took his team to the notorious property, well-known to the paranormal community as a facility with a long history of bizarre events.  The team’s deep research of county records and newspaper archives armed them with unique artifacts to trigger paranormal activity.  The investigators also used the research to focus on specific rooms in the abandoned building.

NextVR’s proprietary full-spectrum camera system proved invaluable in capturing events in the dark.  “We were well aware of the reports and the rumors surrounding Rolling Hills Asylum, but we had no idea it could be dangerous,” commented Michael Watchulonis, Executive Producer. “One of our investigators hit the floor really hard as if she had fainted, but she insisted she was pushed by some unseen force.  We didn’t realize how violent it was until we were able to see the VR footage in a headset.”

The “Paranormal Evidence: Rolling Hills Asylum” trailer is available today in the NextVR app and fans can experience the full episode on October 26.  Fans with a Samsung GearVR headset or Google Daydream View, along with a compatible smartphone, can download the free NextVR app from the Oculus Store for GearVR or the Google Play Store for Daydream users. Just in time for the premiere, Microsoft Windows Mixed Reality users can also experience the haunts of the Rolling Hills Asylum in VR.  Fans can go to ParanormalEvidence.com for additional details and click here to learn how to get started in VR. For information on the next location “Paranormal Evidence” investigates make sure to follow @NextVR on Twitter and Instagram and /NextVR on Facebook.

World of Tanks Console Announces Monsters Awakened Event

2017/10/27
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October 27, 2017 —Be afraid, be very afraid! Wargaming is unleashing all new horrors on World of Tanks Console in “Monsters Awakened,” live October 27 through November 2. The original Monster Tank lineup has been resurrected along with two new terrifying additions – the Höllenhund leKpz M 41 90 mm and Dragon Type 62 – for a limited time event that is free-to-play for all PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Xbox 360 users.

Monsters Awakened transports foes to the ghastly fields of Grim Graveyard, where phantom trains, Kraken tentacles and a mysterious green ooze haunt the battlefield. During the event, tankers who previously possessed the monster tanks Revenant Kraft’s Panther, Lycan T71, Kaiju O-I, Gorynych KV-5 or have recently acquired the new Höllenhund leKpz M 41 90 mm or Dragon Type 62 tanks will login to discover the awakened versions of these vehicles, in menacing new forms with powerful stats and abilities.

Tankers who do not possess a monster tank, fear not! All souls who wish to participate in the event will receive the equally chilling Spectre to take on the monster tank forces. Manned by a skeleton crew, the spirit tank glides across the battlefield, firing quick ectoplasm rounds making it a deadly adversary to its monster counterparts. By surviving the battle in the Spectre tank, the Spectre medal will be awarded. Until November 1, Halloween and monster tank emblems will be available.

Some great news for players purchasing one of the six special tanks, which are only available for a limited time. The Tier VII Dragon Type 62 and the skull cracking Höllenhund leKpz M41 90mm Tier VIII German light tank along with the original monsters – the fire-breathing Gorynych KV-5, the monstrous Kaiju O-I, the lycanthropic Lycan T71, and the resurrected Revenant Kraft’s Panther – will not only rule the Halloween game mode, but can be selected by all purchasing players for regular battles in the future.

Furthermore, those players getting one of the mega bundles can win a random drop from the loot table, including Premium time, Crew or Vehicle XP, Large First Aid Kits, Large Repair Kits, Silver and more until November 9th.

For more information about “Monsters Awakened” and World of Tanks on Console, visit:

https://worldoftanks.com/en/news/game-events/halloween-special-2017/

https://console.worldoftanks.com/en/news/pc-browser/game-events/monster-hunt-awakening/

https://console.worldoftanks.com/en/news/pc-browser/specials/monsters-bundles/

MUNCHKIN Coming to Digital Platforms

2017/10/27
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Geek News, News

ESSEN – Oct. 27, 2017 – Asmodee Digital, a leader in digital board game entertainment today announced that the multi-million selling dungeon adventure card game, Munchkin, created and published by Steve Jackson Games Incorporated, will be reimagined for digital platforms, under license. The upcoming digital adaptation will put everything players love about Munchkin at their fingertips in the next year.

Designed by Steve Jackson and illustrated by John Kovalic, Munchkin is the mega-hit card game about dungeon adventure… minus all that pesky roleplaying business. Friends compete to kill monsters and grab hilarious magic items, like the Horny Helmet, Boots of Butt-Kicking, Staff of Napalm, and Chainsaw of Bloody Dismemberment. While their opponents are busy giggling, players are free to backstab friends, steal their stuff, grab the treasure and run!

Without the standard, long-winded RPG elements, Munchkin is not only fun and fast paced, it’s easily one of the most accessible games of its genre.

“We are thrilled to partner with Asmodee Digital for the first adaptation of Munchkin to digital platforms. Munchkin has become an evergreen game over the years and we believe the time has come to offer fans around the world a truly innovative experience,” says Phil Reed, CEO of Steve Jackson Games.

The program, on behalf of Steve Jackson Games, was brokered by Surge Licensing, Inc.