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Project CARS 2 Gamescom Trailer

2017/08/18
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Project CARS 2 is poised to wow racing fans attending Gamescom 2017 next week in Cologne, Germany. To give everyone around the world a sneak peek at what Gamescom attendees will be experiencing, we’re sharing a brand-new Project CARS 2 trailer showcasing the world’s most exotic and highest performing sports car brands – and now including… Lamborghini.

Founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini, the mark has been responsible for building some of the most exotic and highest performing cars on the planet. Today’s Project CARS 2 trailer puts these “alpha-predators” of the track on proud display, each vying for players’ virtual seat time when Project CARS 2 launches in the Americas on September 22, 2017 for the PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PCs via STEAM®.

JCB Pioneer: Mars Gets Steam Early Access Date

2017/08/18
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Liverpool, United Kingdom – August 18th – Independent studio, Atomicom and publisher GamesCo, today announced that JCB Pioneer: Mars, its survival sandbox game, will launch on Steam Early Access on August 31st. To accompany this announcement, the team are delighted to share the short video feature, “Tools Of Survival”, outlining the technology the player must rely on to successfully survive and subsequently colonise the harsh Mars environment. The video focuses on the beautiful, speculative space suits designed by Jim Bowers, co-creator of the illustrious Wipeout series, and the ultra-rugged, futuristic JCB vehicles, custom-designed by engineers at JCB. By using these tools to their maximum effect, players may master the alien landscape and ensure humanity’s future lies beyond planet Earth.

“We’re thrilled to announce the Early Access release date of JCB Pioneer: Mars. This is the first step players can take on their journey to colonise the red planet,” said Andy Santos, Design Director of Atomicom. “With the Tools Of Survival video, players are given a taste of the custom-designed technology and how it is crucial to their survival.”

“We are hugely excited by the announcement of JCB Pioneer: Mars’ Early Access release date,” said JCB Worldwide Marketing Director, Michael Plummer. “Members of our design team have relished the opportunity to create these futuristic space vehicles. We’re delighted that players will be able to use JCB machinery on the planet Mars before using them on earth.”

JCB Pioneer: Mars begins as the player awakens from a crash, surrounded by the wreckage of their Lander vehicle amidst falling debris and hurtling winds. Survival is the first goal – locate oxygen and establish an outpost. As the player slowly begins to establish him or herself on Mars, learning to combat the planets fierce and hostile weather patterns, they begin a larger operation of colonisation. Life-support infrastructure is crucial but so is mining natural resources, as part of a broader mission to save an ailing Earth.

With esteemed astrophysicist, Dr Maggie Lieu, providing advice to Atomicom during the development process, as well as making an in game cameo appearance, JCB Pioneer: Mars is a hardcore blend of survival and construction gameplay set on the hostile, alien planet. Meteor strikes, dust clouds and electrical storms all threaten the player’s survival and chances of a successful colonisation effort. But equipped with the futuristic, heavy-duty construction and mining vehicles specifically designed by JCB Engineers, every would-be astronaut has a chance of surviving and thriving in the face of extreme planetary challenges.

Sign up for updates via the JCB Pioneer: Mars website: https://www.jcbpioneer.com/

J!INX Launches Lifestyle Brand Apparel

2017/08/18
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Poway, Calif. (August 17, 2017) — Jinx Inc. (J!NX), the world’s leading and most beloved brand for gamers for nearly two decades, unveils their highly anticipated J!NX Brand 2017 Fall Collection of gaming lifestyle apparel and accessories to gamers and fans worldwide. Known for its quality, authentic licensed merchandise and accessories, J!NX is continuing this tradition of wearable-excellence by launching its new, endemic J!NX Brand 2017 Fall Collection. The entire collection for men and women is now available online in 170 countries at J!NX.com, and the men’s collection is available at all Hot Topic stores in the United States and Canada starting today.

Each of the new J!NX Brand items are expertly designed by an in-house team of passionate gamers and apparel industry veterans. Highlights include J!NX’s twist on the classic Bomber Jacket, Side Quest Joggers, a Commando Zip-up Hoodie, Polygon Skull and Simple Skull Premium Tees, a Skull Raglan Long-sleeved Shirt, and a Camo Snapback Hat. With suggested retail prices ranging from $20.99 to $89.99 there is something for everyone to proudly rep on the street or cozy-up in for marathon gaming sessions.

“Nearly 20 years ago we had an idea to create clothing that gamers would be proud to wear. We started with a black Sharpie and a white t-shirt, thankfully we’ve come a long way since then,” reflected Sean Gailey, J!NX co-founder and CEO., “We are proud of our long history, and our status as the first to market providing gamers with clothes that reflect their passion.”

Gailey also noted, “Because we do have such extensive experience in the video game industry, we have a responsibility to make a strong impression and impact at retail that reflects that community. To have that impact, we needed to consider a lot of angles. What are players, fans, and customers looking for? What is missing that we can contribute? I think it ultimately comes down to a unique experience. So as part of this launch, we created an interactive web experience and digital lookbook that not only represents the Fall collection, but also immerses customers in an interactive storyline.”

About J!NX

Founded in 1999 in San Diego, CA, J!NX is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for video game apparel and accessories. Born from a love of play and the communities it inspires, J!NX and J!NX Pro were launched as a celebration of video game culture. Over the years, J!NX has secured their place in the video game industry with successful products and longstanding relationships with many of the top video game brands in the world. For more information on J!NX and their lifestyle brands visit www.J!NX.com.

About Hot Topic

Hot Topic, headquartered in City of Industry, CA, was the first retailer to make alternative apparel and accessories available at malls across the country. Today, Hot Topic is the fandom haven for guys and girls obsessed with music and all things pop culture. Founded in 1989, Hot Topic operates 698 stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and an online store at hottopic.com.

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite – Full Story Trailer

2017/08/17
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SAN FRANCISCO – August 17, 2017 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today released an all-new cinematic trailer that highlights never-before-seen elements of the story mode experience featured in MARVEL VS. CAPCOM®: INFINITE. The action-packed trailer expands upon the key plot points, with heroes from both universes coming together in an attempt to stop Ultron Sigma from infecting all biological life in the newly merged Marvel and Capcom worlds.

More playable characters in MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE have been recently confirmed, including Jedah, Dormammu, Firebrand, and Ghost Rider. Additional information and gameplay details on these four characters will be available next week, in conjunction with the Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany. These newly added characters bring the final roster at launch up to 30 characters, with more post launch characters to be revealed in the future.

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE will provide memorable experiences and infinite gameplay possibilities for players of all skill levels. The next evolution of the popular action-fighting series will arrive action-packed at launch, with a variety of accessible single player and multiplayer offerings including:

  • Offline Modes and Features:
    • Story – puts players at the center of a fierce battle as heroes from both universes come together to stop Ultron Sigma, the combined form of two robotic villains.
    • Arcade – recreates the classic arcade experience. Keep winning to move forward and confront the final boss in an epic showdown of skills.
    • Mission – players can do various tutorial missions, or try their hand at advanced character-specific challenges.
    • Training – set up a training area with various parameters and hone skills to improve fighting abilities.
    • Vs. Player 2 – go head-to-head against another player locally.
    • Vs. CPU – play solo against an AI-controlled opponent.
    • Collection – the Dr. Light Database contains numerous unlockable items, including cut scenes from the story mode, character/stage information, concept artwork and character/stage audio tracks.
  • Online Modes and Features:
    • Ranked Match – battle other players online to advance in the rankings.
    • Casual Match – battle other players online without the results affecting the rankings.
    • Beginners League – a special league fought between players of Rank 14 or lower.
    • Lobby – search for or create a lobby where up to 8 players can engage in simultaneous player-vs-player matches.
    • Rankings – view the rankings of players from all over the world.
    • Replay Settings – configure replay settings and view replays.

All of the action in MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE takes place in new but familiar settings, as famous locations from the Marvel and Capcom universes fuse together as part of Ultron Sigma’s nefarious plot. Imagined and created through a shared vision between the two companies, the game will feature free-form 2v2 team battles and the ability to harness the power of one of six game-changing Infinity Stones, further deepening the customized gameplay by allowing players to equip and unleash elemental in-game powers during battle.

MARVEL VS. CAPCOM: INFINITE will simultaneously release on the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One® systems and Windows PC across North America and Europe on September 19, 2017.

Deep Silver to Publish Shenmue III

2017/08/17
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LARKSPUR, Calif. – August 17th, 2017 – Deep Silver and Ys Net are excited to announce their collaboration to publish Ys Net’s forthcoming, long-awaited game, Shenmue III.

The global publishing deal will cover the release exclusively on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC, both physical and digital versions. The current release date is scheduled for the second half of 2018.

“Shenmue is one of a few game franchises that have historical value whilst continuing to ignite passion amongst gamers. We are delighted to have signed this publishing partnership and look forward to utilizing our global publishing network to maximize the potential of this highly-anticipated game,” said Dr. Klemens Kundratitz, CEO of Koch Media/Deep Silver.

Yu Suzuki, the director of Shenmue III and CEO of Ys Net added, “I am very pleased to secure this global partnership with Deep Silver, which is comprised of incredible men and women who have a deep passion for bringing Japanese titles to the rest of the world. Throughout this process, Deep Silver has expressed a deep passion for Japanese games, the Shenmue franchise and its fans—this gives me further confidence in Shenmue III and that we have found the best partner possible.”

“We are very excited for the continuation of Ryo Hazuki’s journey in Shenmue III, and are confident the game will deliver the story and gameplay PlayStation fans have been waiting for,” said Florian Hunziker, Vice President of PlayStation’s Third Party Relations & Developer Technology Group. “The global partnership between Ys Net and Deep Silver will help realize Yu Suzuki’s vision for Shenmue III—we are thrilled to see his spirit of innovation materialize on PS4.”

Industry legend, Yu Suzuki, will be attending Gamescom 2017 to attend two “Meet & Greet” events in the public area Hall 9.1 Stand B011/C010, Wednesday evening 6:30-7:30pm, and Thursday 12:30pm-1:30pm. He is excited to meet Shenmue fans and celebrate this new partnership with Deep Silver.

World of Tanks on Console Getting Campaign Mode

2017/08/17
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August 17, 2017 – Wargaming announced today the first-ever campaign mode in World of Tanks history, War Stories, launching August 22. Exclusive to World of Tanks on Console, the new PvE mode introduces both solo and co-op episodic gameplay to the popular franchise, unleashing the ultimate tanking experience as gamers attempt to relive historical events, discover alternate histories, or play-out fantasy campaigns.

“War Stories is the next evolution for our brand,” said TJ Wagner, Creative Director and Executive Producer at Wargaming’s Chicago-Baltimore studio. “As the first campaign series in the World of Tanks universe, War Stories allows us to bring a new narrative to the game and expand on our multiplayer experience with engaging single-player and online Coop content for our new and longtime tankers.”

War Stories consists of two campaigns with three chapters, each transporting players to raging battlefields both historic and imagined. Brothers in Armor focuses on Red Army soldiers fighting on the Eastern Front in Western Sherman tanks and serves as a tutorial for incoming players to cover basic movement, scouting, sniping, with an overview of tank armor and performance abilities. Flashpoint Berlin follows a British solider trying to break through a Cold War-era Berlin blockade. Two additional stories are on the horizon, with an Axis invasion of Great Britain, and a fight for the fate of humanity on the brink of nuclear war in an alternate ending of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

The War Stories are told in-game through animated comic strips from comic writer Andi Ewington, with artwork from PJ Holden and Matt Timson. Their work includes the highly acclaimed Dark Souls II, Just Cause 3, Terminator, RoboCopand the Dark Horse comic series World of Tanks: Roll Out, which released earlier this year in the US and Europe.

Console enthusiasts will be further immersed into War Stories with the addition of a brand new score composed by gaming soundtrack guru and three time BAFTA nominee Inon Zur (Fallout 3, Fallout 4, Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Crysis etc.) He contributes his musical talent and tanking experience from his former army service, into his work on World of Tanks on Console.

War Stories will run on the Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S and the PlayStation®4 – complete in 4K for Xbox One X and PlayStation®4 Pro users and will unlock new Xbox Achievements and PlayStation Trophies.  Fans of the Xbox versions will have even more to celebrate. They can utilize cross platform capability no matter which Xbox platform they are using – including voice team chat across all three generations of Microsoft hardware.

For more information on War Stories visit:

City of Brass Steam Early Access Date

2017/08/17
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Canberra, 17 Aug 2017: Uppercut Games today announced that the Windows version of City of Brass will be released via Steam’s Early Access program on 18th September 2017. Players take the role of a daring thief in this punishing, first-person rogue-lite, set in a procedurally generated, Arabian Nights-themed metropolis. Armed with a blade and a whip that can grab, trip, disarm, stun or shatter as well as swing, players lash and slash, trick and trap their way through all manner of fiendish foes, making it to each level’s exit before the sands of time run out, collecting treasures and looting chests for weapon and armor upgrades or powerful relics on the way. But the city itself also has teeth – players have to leap across pits, slide under sawblades, avoid spear, arrow or blade traps, evade or employ sprung paving slabs, and skirt round poison gas devices – all the while manipulating these dangers to their advantage against enemies.

About the Early Access version of City of Brass:

  • The initial Early Access version already has a core experience in place: a 12 level campaign with hours of replayability, in which players can reveal new enemies in each level, unlock new gear and relics, encounter new traps, develop evolving tactics and meet new genies, with solid, fun gameplay featuring combinative whip, trick and trap combat mechanics.
  • City of Brass will benefit from lots of iterative testing, tuning and feedback to make it the best game it can be, so it’s headed into Early Access to balance the gameplay finely with feedback from a group of self-selecting people who like the concept.
  • Content and features already planned will take 4-6 months to add in, but given new ideas will be introduced, the overall period in Early Access is expected to be around 6-12 months.
  • There will be more enemy types, bosses, districts, secret areas, equipment (gear and relics), genies and traps in the Final Release, and the play overall will be more tightly balanced thanks to the period in Early Access. The final battle (which will be different based on decisions players make and strategies they employ) and the mysterious prize at the center of the city, will be withheld until the Final Release.
  • The Daily Challenge will be implemented in the Early Access version – players will be able to compete with friends on the Steam Leaderboard before it resets daily.
  • City of Brass will launch at a discounted price which will be increased before or once the game leaves Early Access, based on the quantity of additional content that’s added.
City of Brass will be released for PlayStation® 4 systems and Xbox One in 2018 after the Full Release on Steam of City of Brass for Windows.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance – Born From Ashes Trailer

2017/08/17
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August 17, 2017 – Warhorse Studios releases a new story trailer revealing unseen details for the upcoming medieval role-playing game Kingdom Come: Deliverance which will launch on February 13th 2018 for PlayStation®4, PC and Xbox One the all in one entertainment system from Microsoft. Pre-Order available on Steam. PlayStation®4 and Xbox One will follow in the near future for pre-order packages in their respective shops.

Sinister Pointe Announces HEX Halloween Gala

2017/08/16
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Santa Ana, CA – On October 27th and 28th, you’re invited to raise a glass to the occult and join the coven as Orange County’s eSports Arena will be transformed into ‘HEX’, the most twisted, sinister, Halloween gala outside of Salem. This unique costume party will feature heart-pounding live entertainment, interactive mischief, and devilish delights all wrapped into a wiccan décor which will leave you with nightmarish visions.

Enjoy intoxicating tunes from Jason Jass, the DJ who has been captivating audiences at the Mad T Party since 2012, the popular “Alice in Wonderland” nighttime offering at Disney California Adventure. In addition, a special performance from Monte Revolta and his Band of the Living Dead will wake the spirits and have everyone running to the dance floor. The most shocking front man to ever crawl from the crypt has assembled a show-band unlike any other and they’re hungry to be the afterlife of the party. Taking a chainsaw to classic tunes and mashing them up with modern day hits, they’ve stitched together a Frankenstein’d monster of music that will have any audience rocking to their deaths and rotting in the aisles.

‘HEX’ is proud to bring choreographer Eddie Garcia, former Michael Jackson dancer from the Bad and Dangerous tours, along with performers from the Affenix Dance Center (featuring Brendan J Brasier) as they perform a high-​energy, infectious, and THRILLING performance guests will not soon forget.

If you dare, venture through our gypsy encampment and visit one of our oracles to uncover your final fate. Perhaps our snake enchantress will relieve your worry and charm you into submission with her boa constrictor, Monty Python. Among other surprise acts, who knows what the divine powers will unearth.

Through the night, enjoy delicious fare from our catering partner, Dogzilla – Winner of the “Best Food Truck” by The Orange County Register, CBS Los Angeles, and OC Hot List. Drink the night away with your own concocted mystical potions, brewed to bubble and boil before your very eyes at our themed bars – The Poison Post, Serums and Spirits, The Tipsy Crow, and Lynx Elixir’s Mixing Den. If you are looking for the ultimate VIP experience at this year’s hottest Halloween event reserving bottle service will be your only choice, please contact us at Sinister Pointe Customer Service to reserve your spot in the coven and pick your poison.

The rest of the details sit in the shadows—just make sure to dress devilishly, as this is a costume party after all, and get ready to paint the town dead.

Featured event partners and key sponsors include: See Tickets, Monster Energy Drink, and Crystal Head Vodka.

SCHEDULE AND TICKET INFO:

“HEX” will take place on consecutive nights; Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th opening at 8:00pm and concluding at 2:00am.

Ticket sales begin Monday, August 14th at  and
See Tickets.

Updates on “HEX” will be available at Sinister Pointe and also on Instagram and Facebook, as Producer Jeff Schiefelbein reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information.

World of Tanks Getting New Music

2017/08/16
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August 16, 2017 — World of Tanks is happy to unveil the set list on new in-game music that will soon be taking the stage as well as celebrate the musical talents of its very own community. The heavy-metal band Sabaton and veteran musician Akira Yamaoka, known to be avid tankers, have brought a special vehicle into the game and created an epic music score, respectively.

The World of Tanks Audio Team is constantly improving in-game sounds and music to give players the most authentic and immersive experience possible. The next big step in this mission will be an original soundtrack and sound effects for each map, provided by the team and in collaboration with musicians from around the world.

“Music is an important part of the gaming experience and these new soundtracks will inject a burst of life to World of Tanks,” said Maxim Chuvalov, World of Tanks Marketing Director. “Working closely with talented musicians like Sabaton and Akira Yamaoka was an awesome experience for us. Yamaoka-san’s track will be added to the OST as a gift to the World of Tanks community and fans will be able to check it out soon. Together with Sabaton, who are keen World of Tanks players, we’re releasing a new, awesome music video, which will drop today. There’s no doubt that a lot of talented people make up our community and we love inspiring them.”

“We are just as thrilled as Wargaming to release a World of Tanks-style music video for one of our most famous songs—Primo Victoria,” said Pär Sundström, bass player of Sabaton. “The shooting took place at Arsenalen Tank Museum in Sweden, and not far from Minsk. It was a true experience for us to ride real tanks and even crash one through a wall. Being involved in the creation of the music video and in-game content for the game is an honor for us. We put our heart and soul into it and are excited to present the results of our collaboration to the global community of tankers that we’re a part of.”

Today, the game is releasing a World of Tanks drive-style music video created in cooperation with Sabaton. Directed by famous German music video and commercial director Zoran Bihac, the video features the famous Sabaton song “Primo Victoria” and brings out heavy metal and the emotions felt in the heat of battle to create a new genre—Tank Metal.

Fans can expect more Tank Metal coming to World of Tanks. On August 17, the first ever music-inspired tank, the Strv 81 Primo Victoria, will be available in-game with some rocking camo and unique features like a Sabaton crew with a captain’s VO.

If all that isn’t enough to strike a chord, Wargaming will be bringing Sabaton and Akira Yamaoka to gamescom 2017. The guys will be hitting the Wargaming booth, with Sabaton treating fans to a live performance and making this year’s event something you don’t want to miss out on.