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HTC Vive Announces Fallout 4 VR Bundle

2017/10/02
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Geek News, News, Tech News, Windows PC News

October 2, 2017 – Fallout 4 VR is taking everyone back to the Wasteland later this year, but today we’ve got big news for all prospective VR owners. Starting today, with every HTC Vive purchase, Fallout 4 VR is included (via a redemption code) – a $59.99 value.

Fallout 4 VR has remastered the full version of Fallout 4 for VR and motion control, welcoming AAA gaming to VR for the first time. With Vive’s room-scale technology, Vault-dwellers can walk, stand, sit, and duck their way throughout the Wasteland, in play spaces as large as 5m by 5m.

See the full post over at HTC Vive’s official blog

D23 Announces Host of Events for 2018

2017/10/02
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BURBANK, Calif. – October 1, 2017 – In 2018, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events for fans around the country to enjoy.

DESTINATION D: HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICKEY: November 18, 2018, will mark 90 years since Mickey Mouse made his debut in Steamboat Willie at the Colony Theatre in New York City, and D23 is throwing a party at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate. The event will include panels, presentations, an all-new exhibit from the Walt Disney Archives, a pop-up store from Walt Disney Imagineering’s Mickey’s of Glendale, and more. Additional details, including special hotel rates and ticketing information, will be announced in the coming months.

RETURN TO MARCELINE: In 2012, D23 Members journeyed to Marceline, Missouri, where Walt Disney spent his early childhood. The bucolic town served as a great inspiration for his work, and he once wrote, “More things of importance happened to me in Marceline than have happened since or are likely to in the future.” Members will have a chance to explore the Walt Disney Hometown Museum, enjoy some local treats, and stroll down Marceline’s own “Main Street, U.S.A.” during this full-day event with special guests.

SCREENINGS ON THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS LOT AND AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT: Throughout the year, D23 will once again offer special screenings on both coasts of classic Disney favorites, including Peter Pan, Robin Hood, Mary Poppins, and more. And join us as D23 celebrates Saturday morning cartoons with a special experience—on a Saturday morning, of course—next summer on the Studio lot.

THE OFFICIAL WALT DISNEY STUDIOS TOUR—PRESENTED BY D23: D23 Gold Member-exclusive tours of the historic Studio lot return, including a look inside the Walt Disney Archives and a tour of Walt Disney’s office suite. The 2.5-hour tours offer fans a unique perspective on historic moments from Disney films, television shows, and theme parks. Plus, the December tour will include a new holiday twist!

D23’S LUNCH WITH A DISNEY LEGEND: Beginning in January, D23 brings back these exclusive luncheons with Disney luminaries, where members will meet Disney Legends and hear their fascinating stories. The events return to both Walt Disney World Resort and The Walt Disney Studios, where members have already dined with such Legends as Imagineer Wayne Jackson, animator Burny Mattinson, Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith, and voice talent Russi Taylor.

PIXAR AND THE PARKS: D23 kicks off a trio of thrilling events with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts in April, when members will be invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom with in-park experiences, culinary delights, and surprises. Next summer, D23 will invite guests to shrink to the size of Woody and Buzz Lightyear when Toy Story Land opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. And more animated magic is on the way at a special event for the opening of Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure. And speaking of Pixar, for the first time ever, D23 Members will have the chance to tour Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, Calif. More information on all these events will be released in the new year.

ADVANCE SCREENINGS: From A Wrinkle in Time to Mary Poppins Returns, D23 Members can look forward to a host of exclusive, advance screenings across the country in 2018. This year, D23 brought movie magic to cities including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. Plus, this year D23 Members attended the red-carpet premieres of Beauty and the Beast and Cars 3. D23 Gold Members across the U.S. will once again be selected at random to receive complimentary movie passes, which will be included in issues of Disney twenty-three, D23’s quarterly publication.

D23’s SPELL-TACULAR DISNEY FANNIVERSARY: From the spooky to the kooky, two beloved films are celebrating silver anniversaries in 2018: Hocus Pocus and Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. In 1993, Hocus Pocus introduced us to the hilarious (if somewhat evil-minded) Sanderson Sisters, and later that year, the magnificently inventive Tim Burton introduced us to Jack Skellington; his “doll” of an admirer, Sally; the adorable “ghost dog” Zero; and the villainous Oogie Boogie. Next fall, D23 Members will enjoy a cauldron full of new features, as well as special screening events on the Disney Studio lot and around the United States, where fans will be able to vote in advance on which of the two classics we screen.

SIGNATURE EVENTS: D23 will bring back foodie favorite Sip & Stroll during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Guests at Walt Disney World Resort will once again make the season bright next December, and on the West Coast, members will be invited back to The Walt Disney Studios to Light Up the Season. Also, D23’s Behind-the-Scenes Experiences will return, offering exclusive, one-of-a-kind events to D23 Gold and Gold Family Members.

MEMBER MIXERS: After mixing and mingling at complimentary gatherings in Providence, R.I.; Seattle, Wash.; and, once again, at San Diego Comic-Con, D23 will bring more mixers to U.S. cities in 2018.

Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2018 special events can be found on the Fan Club’s website at www.D23.com/events. All events and dates are subject to change.

Current event calendar:

  • January 12: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Burbank, Calif.
  • January 13: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.
  • February 2: D23 Night at Disney’s Aladdin, Hollywood, Calif.
  • February 3: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Peter Pan, Burbank, Calif.
  • February 10: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Peter Pan, Walt Disney World Resort
  • March 24: D23 Night at Disney’s Frozen, New York City
  • April: D23 Celebrates 20 Years of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World Resort
  • April 7: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.
  • May 25: D23’s Return to Marceline, Marceline, Mo.
  • Summer: D23 Members Visit Toy Story Land, Walt Disney World Resort
  • Summer: D23 Members Visit Pixar Pier, Disneyland Resort
  • June 23: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Robin Hood, Burbank, Calif.
  • June 29: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Walt Disney World Resort
  • June 30: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Robin Hood, Walt Disney World Resort
  • July 20: D23 Member Mixer, San Diego, Calif.
  • August 10: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Burbank, Calif.
  • August 11: D23’s Saturday Morning on the Lot, Burbank, Calif.
  • September 8: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.
  • September 8: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Mary Poppins, Walt Disney World Resort
  • September 15: D23’s Magical Screening Series: Mary Poppins, Burbank, Calif.
  • October: D23’s Spell-tacular Disney Fanniversary, Burbank, Calif.
  • October 3: Sip & Stroll, Walt Disney World Resort
  • October 5: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Walt Disney World Resort
  • November 16–18: D23 Destination D: Happy Birthday Mickey, Walt Disney World Resort
  • December: D23 Holiday Event at Walt Disney World Resort
  • December: Light Up the Season with D23, Burbank, Calif.
  • December 1: The Official Walt Disney Studios Tour—Presented by D23, Burbank, Calif.

School Girl Zombie Hunter Release Date

2017/09/29
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News

September 29, 2017 – Aksys Games is proud to announce that School Girl/Zombie Hunter will be mowing down the undead November 17th exclusively on the PS4™ system! Available both digitally and physically, stand tall against the zombie apocalypse with overwhelming firepower, surprisingly specialized skills, and a wardrobe full of fashionable underwear!

Set in the Onechanbara universe and taking place at the prestigious “Kirisaku High School” (known for its balanced curriculum of sports and academics), this is a story of survival: five students cut off from the outside world and surrounded by a seemingly endless flood of ravening zombie hordes.

Working together and on their own, each of the five characters has their own trials, tribulations, and triumphs as they all strive for common goals: find the source of the undead infestation, annihilate them with overpowering weaponry and fashionable undergarments, and put an end to this crisis.

Key Features

Crush the Dead
Choose one of five heroines and deal out devastating levels of carnage to waves of zombies using a vast array of weapons, explosives, traps, and frilly underwear!. With enemies ranging from the fast and squishy to the strong and lumbering, you’ll need your wits (and a full array of heavy weaponry) to survive!

Tactical Fashion
Use various bits of clothing to lure, confuse, and destroy your enemies. Leave your uniform behind in order to execute a quick escape or drop your unmentionables on the ground to draw enemies together for a devastating ambush.

Squad Up With Friends
School Girl/Zombie Hunter’s online multiplayer modes allow for up to FIVE people to join together to take on the zombie hoards. Remember: the family that slays (zombies) together stays together!

A Horde of Single Player Content
In addition to a story mode, there are a plethora of different missions available to test your skills, nerves, and attachment to your clothes! Choose from Annihilation, Reach the Goal, Base Defense, Time Endurance, Cover Snipe, or Boss Defeat.

Cuphead Launch Trailer

2017/09/29
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

StudioMDHR has launched the highly anticipated side-scroller, Cuphead, and also released a nice letter to the fans. Enjoy!

Hello dear friends,

The day is finally here and Cuphead has arrived! You can get the all-cartoon Magical Wondergame, on Xbox One, Windows 10 as an Xbox Play Anywhere title (buy once to play on both console and PC), or you can find it on Steam and GOG — whichever you’d prefer! We are a mixed bag of emotions to be able to bring you something we only dreamt of creating since we were kids.

Cuphead is a side-scrolling action platformer with a heavy focus on boss battles. Traverse the interactive overworlds to help Cuphead and Mugman repay their debt to the devil on a bet they shouldn’t have made. This game was hand crafted using painstaking methods straight from the golden age of animation to capture the aesthetic of classic Disney and Fleischer Studios cartoons. Each and every single frame of animation was drawn on paper with pencil, then inked on paper. The backgrounds are all original watercolor paintings and the custom jazz soundtrack is the cherry on the cake! We were heavily inspired by retro games from the late 1980’s – early 1990’s, so expect a fair challenge and relish in the victories you’ll make! Enjoy in single-player mode or local co-operative play.

Above all, we hope you simply have fun with Cuphead!

– The Team at StudioMDHR

Dreadnought Gets New Open Beta Update

2017/09/29
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HOUSTON and BERLIN – Sept. 29, 2017 – Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer YAGER have released the 1.9.0 update for the Windows PC open beta of Dreadnought, the class-based spaceship action game. The highlight of this latest major content update is Amirani, a new map named for the supervolcano on Jupiter’s moon Io. Amirani is home to the largest active lava flows in the Solar System, and as such, this exciting map is dominated by spectacular displays of molten rock and ash, casting a scorching veil over the research colony of Jacawitz.

The 1.9.0 update adds two new hero ships to the game: the Tunmen, a heavy artillery cruiser, and the Hanuman, a light dreadnought. The team has also further refined Dreadnought’s combat reward system, in-game tutorial and online matchmaking process based on player feedback.

Moreover, Dreadnought now features full German language audio and text support, an especially meaningful milestone for the Berlin-based development team at YAGER, which plans to continue supporting additional languages in the future.

Dreadnought puts players in the captain’s chair of massive capital ships on the front lines of competitive team-based battles across a variety of multiplayer game modes. There are more than 50 playable vessels to master, each customizable with an array of weapons, modules, coatings and decals. Five distinct ship classes, specializing in tactical roles like frontline assault, long-range bombardment, strategic support and more, offer captains unique powers to exploit the enemy team’s weaknesses and claim victory.

Dreadnought is currently in free open beta on Windows PC and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. For the latest updates, visit www.dreadnought.com, and follow the game on Facebook, Twitter and Twitch.

Total War: Warhammer II High Elves Launch Trailer

2017/09/29
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September 28, 2017 – The second installment in Creative Assembly’s epic Total War™: WARHAMMER® fantasy trilogy is out now for Windows PC, and players can take a journey across the New World directly into the midst of battle in the Launch Trailer out today. This spectacular 360-degree trailer, viewable on YouTube but also compatible with VR headsets and mobile devices, allows viewers to fly above the vast expanse of the New World and its varied locales, drop into the heart of intense battles surrounded by hundreds of enemies, and dive deep below the surface of the world into a Skaven stronghold. It is best viewed on Google Chrome in 4k.

See the 360-degree trailer here:

Total War: WARHAMMER II‘s rich narrative, depth and variety of gameplay has already won critical acclaim and players around the world are now embarking on their own campaign across the breadth of the New World. Game Director Ian Roxburgh said: “We’re delighted that the second game is scoring higher with critics than the first and are looking forward to fans playing the game for themselves. We’re always keen to hear fan feedback and that will form an integral part in our plans for upcoming free content and the third title in our trilogy.”

Total War: WARHAMMER II releases today and is available now through Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/594570

Payers can also find the Collector’s Edition here: https://getwarhammer2.totalwar.com/us#/cart

Shortly after the launch of Total War: WARHAMMER II, a gigantic update will be made available to owners of both games, for free. An entire new campaign map will enable players to conquer both the Old and New Worlds as any Race from either base game or any owned DLC Races.

Railway Empire How to Play Trailer Released

2017/09/28
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Ridgewood, NJ, September 28, 2017 – Kalypso Media is excited to release the new ‘How to Play’ trailer for upcoming tycoon simulation game Railway Empire, which is currently planned to launch in Q1 2018 for PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC and Linux. In Railway Empire, you get the opportunity to go on a 100-year journey starting in 1830, with an entire nation’s terrain yours for the taking! Check out the insightful new trailer to get some hot tips on how to win the race to become the most dominant and powerful rail empire in North America.

In just a few minutes, the new trailer will give you a brief but detailed overview of Railway Empire, showing concepts like planning routes, hiring staff, researching over 300 new technologies and choosing between over 40 historically detailed trains. These first steps will get you on the way to taking on your competition, who you may eventually have to sabotage with a raid or some good old-fashioned industrial espionage. Lead an epic empire into the 20th century and show your rivals who the real railway tycoon is!

Square Enix Unveils NYCC 2017 Lineup

2017/09/28
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Geek News, News

LOS ANGELES (Sept. 28, 2017) – At this year’s New York Comic Con (booth # 1804), SQUARE ENIX® will offer hands-on demos for the newly announced Secret of Mana® and Spelunker Party!™ , as well asDISSIDIA® FINAL FANTASY® NT, FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION, FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES, FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION, GRAVEL, LIFE IS STRANGE™: BEFORE THE STORM™ LOST SPHEAR™ and Project Hikari.

Show attendees are invited to take part in the DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT tournaments for a chance to win limited edition prizes, including themed battle tours t-shirts. Fans can also try their hand at competing in the FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME Drafts and Sealed Tournaments.

Outside of the convention, SQUARE ENIX will also host the FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAMEPetit Cups, a series of community meet-up events where players can challenge each other in informal tournaments to win prizes. The event calendar kicks off on October 6 at Silk Road Gaming (30 Mott St. New York, New York) for gunslinger-style challenges, followed by an official FINAL FANTASY TRADING CARD GAME tournament the following day, October 7. More information on both the Petit Cup and on-site events will be available on the FFTCG Official Facebook Page.

The Square Enix Members team is hosting a text message sweepstakes for exclusive Members Reward items. Those that sign up will have daily chances to win, as well as to receive free giveaways throughout the show. On October 7 at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Square Enix Members will also be hosting a special signing session at the booth with FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS Global Producer, Hiroki Fujimoto.

Finally, SQUARE ENIX will host the below panel at the show, giving fans an opportunity to get the latest development updates and converse with the creative minds behind the games:

Bringing Images to Life: First Look at Square Enix’s Take on Japanese Manga in VR
Thursday, October 5 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – 1A21
For many fans, SQUARE ENIX is synonymous with some of the biggest titles in gaming, but is also home to some of the most beloved titles in Japanese Manga history. At their offices in Tokyo, a team of manga loving veterans from both the game and anime industry have been hard at work to create the next generation of Japanese manga utilizing the latest in VR technology. Come join the team as they share a glimpse of what they envision to be the future of manga.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to play several Square Enix titles, including:

DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: Square Enix / Team Ninja (Koei Tecmo)
ESRB: Not yet rated
Release: January 30, 2018
Developed in partnership with Team NINJA, DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY NT is a team-based brawler based on one of Japan’s top arcade games. The game pits legendary heroes and villains from FINAL FANTASY’s 30-year history, including recently revealed FINAL FANTASY XV’s Noctis, against each other in epic and strategic 3 vs. 3 battles. Players will choose a team from a roster of more than 20 belovedFINAL FANTASY characters across twelve iconic battle arenas and call forth fan-favorite summons. With a deep customization and progression system, players will gain experience points and unlock EX skills, weapons, skins and more as they develop their favorite FINAL FANTASY characters, their way. At New York Comic Con, winners of each free play round will receive an exclusive Warrior of Light Gil Coin while supplies last.

FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES
Platform: Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: Not yet rated
Available: October 31, 2017
The world of FINAL FANTASY XV continues to grow with the release of FINAL FANTASY XV MULTIPLAYER EXPANSION: COMRADES. Players will be able to create their own avatars and participate in exciting multiplayer quests with their friends to bring the Light back to the Kingdom of Lucis.

FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION
Platform: iOS, Android, and Windows 10 devices
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
Available: Fall 2017
FINAL FANTASY XV POCKET EDITION features the main characters and story of the console version in an episodic format, with a completely redesigned art style and casual touch controls optimized for mobile gameplay. All ten episodes will be available when the game launches, with the first episode available to download for free.

FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION
Platform: Windows PC
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: T for Teen
Available: Early 2018
The ultimate fantasy adventure heads to Windows PC, offering cutting-edge technology provided by NVIDIA® Gameworks™ and native 4K (maximum 8K) support for high-resolution displays and HDR10. FINAL FANTASY XV WINDOWS EDITION boasts a wealth of bonus content from the console versions originally available through the Season Pass and free updates, while the new first-person mode allows a more immersive experience than ever before.

GRAVEL
Platform: PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Windows PC
Developer: Milestone
ESRB: RP
Available: Early 2018
Milestone, one of the leading and longest established racing game developers in the world, is proud to announce its new IP dedicated to the four-wheeled off-road world: GRAVEL. GRAVEL is the first four-wheeled racing game that the Milanese production house is developing with the help of the Unreal® Engine 4 by Epic Games, demonstrating a real hike in technological standards compared to previous games. There are four different disciplines to compete in and get the heart racing on board the most powerful machines: Cross Country, vast areas that reproduce some of the most evocative places on planet Earth, where you can compete right until the final checkpoint; Wild Rush, to enjoy some of the most exotic and savage locations at full gas; Speed Cross, for those who want to race on some of the most beautiful tracks in the world; and Stadiums, arenas with spectacular layouts packed with jumps.

LIFE IS STRANGE : BEFORE THE STORM
Platform: Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC
Developer: Deck Nine
ESRB: M for Mature
Available: Now
LIFE IS STRANGE: BEFORE THE STORM features Chloe Price, a 16-year-old rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber, a beautiful and popular girl destined for success. When Rachel’s world is turned upside down by a family secret, their newfound alliance gives them the strength to overcome their demons.

LOST SPHEAR
Platform: Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC (STEAM®)
Developer: Tokyo RPG Factory™
ESRB: Not yet rated
Available: January 23, 2018
Expanding on the beloved I AM SETSUNA™, the LOST SPHEAR adventure begins in a remote town where a young boy, Kanata, awakens from a devastating dream to find his hometown disappearing. To stop the world from being lost forever, Kanata and his comrades set out to rebuild the world around them with the power of Memory by manifesting thoughts into matter. Fans can snag a photo with cosplayers “ItsYoru” and “PrincessGigglesnort” dressed as Kanata and Lumina. Those who preordered the game on the SQUARE ENIX online store can stop by the booth with their confirmation email to pick up a LOST SPHEAR T-shirt.

Project Hikari (Working Title) featuring the Manga Series, “Tales of the Wedding Rings”
Platform: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: Not yet rated
Available: TBD
Project Hikari is an immersive virtual reality experience that adapts existing manga into a fully modeled 3D world through state-of-the-art VR technology. The experience combines Japanese voice acting as seen in anime, use of real hand-drawn manga panels and 3D and 2D black and white art to offer a unique way for readers to experience storytelling like never before.

Secret of Mana
Platform: PlayStation®4 system, PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system and Windows PC (STEAM)
Developer: SQUARE ENIX
ESRB: Not yet rated
Available: February 15, 2018
Secret of Mana is a faithful remake of one of the greatest RPGs of all time, reborn for the first time with modern 3D graphics, voice over and updated gameplay. New and old fans alike will be able to experience the same magic and fantasy found in the original classic.

Spelunker Party!
Platform: Nintendo Switch and Windows PC (STEAM) (digital only)
Developer: Tozai, Inc.
ESRB:  E for everyone
Available: October 19, 2017
Spelunker Party! is a cave exploration adventure game featuring single player, local and online co-op multiplayer modes with up to three other players. Following the story of Spelunkette and her friends, explorers can adventure solo or with up to four players in local and online multiplayer mode, avoiding dangerous pitfalls, boulders and wicked creations. In multiplayer mode, players can also join together to access new areas and revive teammates. With over 100 thrilling stages to challenge, players will discover Litho-stones hidden throughout each map to unlock new items, equipment, and faithful pets to customize their characters and aid in cave exploration.

POLAROID Official Trailer

2017/09/27
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Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

From the producers of the THE RING and THE GRUDGE and based on the award-winning short by Lars Klevberg, comes the next iconic and bold new vision in horror: POLAROID. High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn’t take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end.

Polaroid will develop in theaters near you come December 1, 2017!