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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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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

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.

Universal Studios Hollywood Announces Day of Giving

2017/10/27
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Geek News, News

Universal City, California, October 26, 2017 – In support of its 13th annual “Day of Giving” community outreach program, Universal Studios Hollywood inspires hundreds of employee volunteers to help make a difference to six Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations and nearly 300 homeless children on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

The meaningful “Day of Giving” event is a yearly Universal Studios Hollywood tradition designed to connect employees with diverse community organizations, many of which are beneficiaries of the Discover A Star Foundation whose mission is to empower individuals and families to lead more productive and fulfilling lives.

As the events take place throughout the Southland, Universal Studios Hollywood will serve as home base for one of the six locations, hosting Operation School Bell and nearly 300 homeless children.

In support of Operation School Bell, homeless children from over 20 LAUSD elementary and middle schools will be treated to a variety of back to school needs, including new clothing, sneakers and school supplies. The children will enjoy an afternoon of theme park fun, experiencing “The Wizarding World of Harry PotterTM,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” and venturing aboard the world-famous Studio Tour.

In tandem with festivities at the park, the day-long event will also deploy hundreds of employee volunteers around Los Angeles to help support community-building efforts at the following organizations:  AIDS Project L.A. (APLA), where employees will volunteer at the North Hollywood food pantry and help assemble food bags for clients; Downtown Women’s Center,  where volunteers will help prepare brown bag lunches & toiletry kits for their clients in need; Tree People, where employee volunteers will assist with tree care, maintain trails, and remove invasive plants; Union Station Homeless Services where participants will prepare and serve lunch; and Shane’s Inspiration, where employees will take part in a “play date” with special needs children at a nearby Shane’s Inspiration playground.

Supported by Universal Studios Hollywood, Discover A Star Foundation is committed to making a significant impact in local underserved communities by providing grants to deserving non-profit organizations. Originally founded in 1995, Discover A Star’s mission is to provide financial assistance to neighboring nonprofit groups.  To date, Discover A Star Foundation has raised over $9 million and provided financial assistance to over 65 non-profit organizations

Razer Launches Budget Friendly Cynosa Chroma

2017/10/26
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IRVINE, (Calif.) – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new additions to the Razer Cynosa Chroma line, a feature-packed but value-priced family of gaming keyboards complete with the personalization and immersion factors that gamers need.

Each Cynosa Chroma keyboard sports soft-cushioned keys for a comfortable and responsive touch experience and a spill-resistant design for durability. It also features individually-backlit RGB keys for a colorfully immersive gaming experience driven by Razer Chroma™technology.

For those who want a step up in aesthetics, the Cynosa Chroma Pro keyboard features 24 customizable lighting zones underneath the base of the keyboard. This “underglow” lighting effect is the first for a Razer keyboard and provides an added dimension of visual feedback and game integration.

“Razer Chroma is a crucial technology for creating the most immersive gaming experience possible,” says Min-Liang Tan, Razer co-founder and CEO. “With the Razer Cynosa and Cynosa Pro keyboards, more gamers will have access to this experience. Cynosa is the most full-featured entry-level keyboard for gamers today.”

Unlike other value keyboards, each key on the Cynosa Chroma and Cynosa Chroma Pro is customizable and individually backlit with 16.8 million color options. Officially integrated lighting profiles that change dynamically during gameplay can be activated upon installation for “Overwatch™,” “Quake Champions™,” “Diablo™” and other popular games.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Cynosa Chroma Pro are the first Razer keyboards interfacing with Razer Synapse 3 (Beta) software. Synapse allows users to choose lighting and performance parameters, including their own macros and key binds, and it can be accessed from any computer. The newest version of the cloud-based configurator allows more customization than ever before, with new lighting effects, settings and more.

For more information about Razer Synapse 3, Razerzone.com/synapse-3.

Razer Cynosa Chroma

U.S. $59.99 / EU €69.99

 Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro

U.S. $79.99 / EU €89.99
·        Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys

·        Individually customizable backlit keys

·        Spill-resistant durable design

·        10 key rollover with anti-ghosting

·        Chroma backlighting and underglow with 16.8 million customizable color options

·        Razer Synapse enabled

·        Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

·        Gaming mode option

·        1000 Hz Ultrapolling

 

 ·        Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys

·        Individually customizable backlit keys

·        Spill-resistant durable design

·        10 key rollover with anti-ghosting

·        Chroma backlighting with 16.8 million customizable color options

·        Razer Chroma™ Underglow with 24 customization zones

·        Razer Synapse enabled

·        Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording

·        Gaming mode option

·        1000 Hz Ultrapolling

 
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