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The Evil Within 2 Survive Trailer

2017/07/20
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 19, 2027 – We’ve just released ‘Survive’, a new gameplay trailer for The Evil Within 2, the forthcoming psychological thriller and true survival horror title being developed by Shinji Mikami and the talented team at Tango Gameworks. Check out this newly released gameplay trailer

It’s a race against time for Sebastian as he fights to survive and find Lily, his daughter, before she’s lost forever in a crumbling STEM world. As he searches, he is haunted by the ghosts of his past and his own insecurities, but he never loses hope. Determined to save Lily, Sebastian will travel to the depths of this new STEM world and face off against anything it throws at him.

Pre-order The Evil Within 2 to receive The Last Chance Pack. These items will help you survive a little longer in the nightmarish world of Union where you’ll face disturbing enemies to save your daughter, Lily. The Last Chance Pack contains:

The Burst Handgun – This exclusive weapon is only available through The Last Chance Pack and uses handgun bullets that can be found or crafted.

Crafting Supplies – Upgrade your go-to weapon, craft additional ammo, or make traps to incapacitate enemies with these supplies available at the start of your descent into Union.

Medical Supplies – You’ll need to stay alive to save Lily, and these medical supplies will give you the aid you need to venture deeper into the madness.

The Evil Within 2 will be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC this October on Friday the 13th. The Evil Within 2 has not yet been rated by the ESRB. For more information visit www.TheEvilWithin.com.

The Thing: Infection at Outpost 31 Board Game Images Released

2017/07/19
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Geek News, News, SDCC

July 19, 2017 – Mondo and USAopoloy’s Project Raygun will have the regular version and Jock’s Mondo exclusive version on display at San Diego Comic-Con

The Mondo exclusive version, to be sold exclusively through MondoTees.com, is limited to 1,982 copies, and features different packaging artwork by Jock. The limited edition game will also come with a Mondo print, enamel pin and two additional sculpted movers: the Norwegian character and the Palmer Thing.

“This film is a personal favorite of mine, so it was great to revisit the material. Mondo’s Jay Shaw and I played around with lots of different ideas for the packaging while I worked on the art – and I’m pleased to say that I’m really proud of the final product. I had the chance to test the game before starting work on the art and was very impressed with how it played; it literally feels like you’re in the movie!” said artist Jock.

The Thing™ Infection at Outpost 31 Gameplay Description

It is the start of the bleak, desolate Antarctic winter when a group of NSF researchers manning the claustrophobic, isolated U.S. Outpost 31 comes into contact with a hostile extraterrestrial lifeform. Bent on assimilating Earth’s native species, this being infiltrates the facility-creating a perfect imitation of one of the Outpost 31 crew. The staff frantically begin a sweep of the base, desperate to purge this alien infection before escaping to warn McMurdo Station that somewhere, out there in the frigid darkness, something horrible is waiting.

In The Thing™ Infection at Outpost 31, relive John Carpenter’s sci-fi cult classic as a hidden identity game designed to push you to the edge. Play as one of a dozen characters like helicopter pilot MacReady, mechanic Childs, or station manager Garry. Face sabotage and infection as you investigate the facility-gather gear, battle The Thing, expose any imitations among you, and escape Outpost 31!

Tension mounts and paranoia ensues as you question who you can trust in the ultimate race to save humanity.

Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath Release Date

2017/07/19
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Auckland, New Zealand – July 19th, 2017 – Grinding Gear Games has announced today that it’s highly anticipated massive expansion, Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath, will launch for PC on August 4th, 2017. Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath features six brand new acts – doubling the size of current game. The Fall of Oriath also introduces a new Pantheon character-customization system that lets players wield the power of the gods themselves.

Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath Features:

  • Act 5: The Fall of Oriath: Return to Oriath. Home to the oppressive templar theorcracy. Explore frozen mountaintops, pristine temples and anarchic city streets. Leave a trail of furious destruction as you seek vengeance for your exile.
  • A Single Playthrough, A Complete Story: The previous difficulty level system has been removed to make room for another five brand new acts, bringing to the total to ten. In these five acts, you will weave through both new and familiar locations and witness the drastic results of your past actions.
  • Claim the Power of the Gods: Path of Exile’s new pantheon system provides you with potent powers taken from the gods themselves. But beware, the gods won’t go down without a fight.
  • New Ways to Play: With dozens of new items, new skills, new locations, new boss fights and more, Path of Exile: The Fall of Oriath will keep even the most die-hard fans busy for many months to come.

Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor to Unveil New Spirit and Maze at Midsummer Scream

2017/07/19
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Geek News, Halloween, News

The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Southern California’s most terrifyingly authentic haunt, will unveil its newest maze and highly anticipated new resident spirit at Midsummer Scream in Long Beach on Saturday, July 29, followed by first-ever Sinister Circus Costume Ball.

Join the producers and directors of Dark Harbor for a featured presentation and discussion of all the new and exciting tricks being “brewed” up for 2017. Be one of the first to learn all the spine-chilling details of the authentically haunted attraction and the newest gruesome resident who will haunt the halls of Dark Harbor nightly.

Midsummer Scream Halloween Festival is a weekend-long celebration of everything Halloween, haunts and horror debuting July 29-30 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California.

TICKETS:        
https://creepylaproductions.ticketspice.com/midsummer-scream-2017

WHEN:
Saturday, July 29, 6 p.m.

WHERE:
Midsummer Scream
Long Beach Convention Center, Main Stage
300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802

SINISTER CIRCUS:
Following Saturday’s presentation at Midsummer Scream fans are invited to mingle with Dark Harbor’s cast of ominous spirits at Sinister Circus, a new haunted summer costume ball aboard the Queen Mary on Saturday, July 29 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets available at queemary.com.

Archangel Launch Trailer

2017/07/19
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

SANTA MONICA, Calif – July 18, 2017 – Skydance Interactive today debuts its first virtual reality game – award-winning first-person shooter Archangel – exclusively on PlayStation VR. Using DUALSHOCK®4 or PlayStation®Move hand controllers, players will step into the cockpit to pilot a six-story high war machine and lead their squad mates in an incredible VR battle across the scarred landscapes of a post-apocalyptic America. Archangel is now available at the official PlayStation Store for $39.99.

Set in a post-apocalyptic America during the year 2089, players choose to play the role of Gabby or Gabriel Walker, codename “Guardian,” who has been selected by the United States Free Forces to lead the resistance against the tyrannical corporation HUMNX, a private conglomerate that governs what is left of our ravaged nation. Players must use strategy and skill to fire upon enemies with a wide array of high-powered weapons while protecting their allies from onslaught. 

“How better to introduce players to Skydance Interactive’s vision for the future of virtual reality gaming than to give them hands-on control of a giant mech in a way that no other medium can deliver,” said Peter Akemann, President of Skydance Interactive. “Now is the time to join the resistance, protect your friends and countrymen, and become the beacon of hope that America needs – the Archangel!”

Archangel garnered “Best VR Game” Awards at E3 2017 from Geek Citadel, MMOGames, and MEUPS4. On August 2, 2017 it will be available on other leading virtual reality platforms, including HTC Vive and Oculus. A location-based version of the game will also be made available in IMAX VR Centres in August.

View the newest trailer for Archangel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoaFEXviJpE​

To learn more about Archangel visit www.archangelgame.com and follow @archangelgame on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Crystal Dynamics Celebrates 25 Years

2017/07/18
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Industry News

REDWOOD SHORES, CA (July 18, 2017) –  This July marks the 25th anniversary for Crystal Dynamics®, the studio behind the critically acclaimed and world-famous TOMB RAIDER® franchise which has sold over 58 million copies globally.  In celebration, the studio has organized a series of charitable events and activities that takes us on a trip down memory lane, commemorating Crystal’s 25 years of producing unforgettable experiences.

“The collaboration of our top industry talent all focused on creating ground-breaking, unprecedented gaming experiences is the engine that drives Crystal,” said Ron Rosenberg, Co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “We’re extremely proud of all that we’ve accomplished over the last twenty-five years, and, as we look to the future, we are excited to bring our passion and craftsmanship to even more games including the ‘Avengers’ project.”

Starting today, Square Enix® and Crystal Dynamics are offering an exclusive Crystal Dynamics 25thAnniversary game bundle through GameChanger. Patrons who donate $25 or more will receive this exclusive bundle of 12 new and classic Crystal Dynamics games, including Tomb Raider, Lara Croft® and the Temple of Osiris™, Legacy of Kain™: Defiance, Project Snowblind™, and more. Funds raised will be given to GameChanger Charity and support their mission of bringing happiness and gaming to children facing life-threatening illnesses in hospitals around the world.

“This is a momentous milestone for Crystal Dynamics, one we’re delighted to share with gamers everywhere by using this time to give back to charities that move and inspire us,” said Scot Amos, Co-Head of Studio at Crystal Dynamics. “Our studio is full of passionate creatives who shaped Lara Croft and Tomb Raider into iconic franchises. Our developers constantly give of themselves, pouring their heart and their art into each game. Now we are giving back in another way through this GameChanger campaign.”

“At Crystal Dynamics, we continually push ourselves to try and master the craft of storytelling through art, animation and innovation,” said Noah Hughes, Franchise Creative Director at Crystal Dynamics. “Our Crystal Dynamics 25th Anniversary game bundle provides an awesome sampling of that creativity.  We’re confident that longtime fans as well as new players will jump at the opportunity to play all of this amazing history in a single download while contributing to children’s hospitals through our partnership with GameChanger.”

Last year’s hit Rise of the Tomb Raider® 20 Year Celebration received over 100 awards and nominations and is one of the highest rated games on next generation systems.  The studio has developed and published more than 30 award-winning titles over its 25-year history, including Gex™, Legacy of Kain, and Tomb Raider. The studio is currently hard at work on the highly anticipated ‘Avengers’ project, which was announced earlier this year.

Lionsgate and Next Games Unveil San Diego Comic-Con Booth

2017/07/18
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 18, 2017 – Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and mobile game trendsetter Next Games, specializing in developing mobile games based on entertainment franchises, have announced they are teaming up for a joint presence at this week’s Comic-Con International: San Diego. Located at booth #4045, the exhibition will feature a variety of demos, challenges, prizes and swag from fan-favorites like Saban’s Power Rangers, The Walking Dead and John Wick.

Power Rangers fans will want to stop by the booth for a chance to play the real-time multiplayer fighting game Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, from Lionsgate, Saban Brands and developer nWay, with the original Green Ranger himself, actor Jason David Frank. Everyone that challenges him in the #GreenRangerTakedown will snag special Power Rangers swag. Jason David Frank will be in the Lionsgate booth July 21-23 from 11 a.m. to noon each day.

The booth will feature demos of the VR shooter John Wick Chronicles from Starbreeze and Lionsgate, Next Games’ critically acclaimed The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land, the official mobile game of AMC’s blockbuster television program, and Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, the first mobile game to feature Rangers and villains from 24 years of the TV show and the feature film Saban’s Power Rangers. In addition, indie developer Bloober Team will be on hand as friends of Lionsgate to present their upcoming original horror title, >observer_. Set in a bleak and gritty cyberpunk dystopia, the game tells the story of a neural detective entangled in a series of brutal and mysterious murders.

Infinite Minigolf Gets Release Date

2017/07/18
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 18, 2017 – Zen Studios is excited to announce the release of Infinite Minigolf on July 25th for PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Steam, including HTC Vive and Oculus Rift compatibility.

Zen Studios is also pleased to confirm cross-platform user created course sharing! Players can create and share courses with the Infinite Minigolf community wherever they are playing. If a course is created and shared via Steam, the same course will be shared with players on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch (and vise versa)! Create and play on an unlimited amount of minigolf courses in Infinite Minigolf, a never ending minigolf experience from the experts at Zen Studios!

Players can pre-order Infinite Minigolf now on Xbox One and on PlayStation 4 in Europe:

Xbox One Pre-Order: https://goo.gl/XgsxbX

PlayStation 4 EU pre-order: https://goo.gl/6hKY3A

Alien: Covenant Colonist Certification Test Coming to San Diego Comic-Con

2017/07/17
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Geek News, News, SDCC

July 17, 2017 – The Alien universe comes to life at San Diego Comic-Con when the ALIEN: COVENANT “Colonist Certification Test” arrives courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Fans will be given the opportunity to test their fortitude and attempt to be selected for Weyland-Yutani’s next colonization mission.

Those who enter the test will be subjected to rigorous standards like the crew of the Covenant had to endure, specifically testing their ability to handle tense situations.  Upon completion of their assessment, guests will receive their own “Colonist Certification Badge,” and a set of collectible pins from Weyland-Yutani and the Covenant.  Additionally fans will have a chance to pre-order their copy of ALIEN: COVENANT on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD and receive one of 500 limited edition lithographs as a gift with purchase while supplies last.  Fans can pre-order at the “Colonist Certification Test” Booth #3529 or at the main Fox booth #4229.

Fans throughout San Diego will also have a chance to experience ALIEN: COVENANT off the show floor.  On Thursday through Sunday, convention goers can seek and take photos with the “Secure Egg Transport” featuring fragile and dangerous Alien eggs guarded by employees of Weyland-Yutani.  Those that tweet using the hashtag #AlienSweepstakes during Comic-Con will be entered to win an authentic ALIEN: COVENANT replica facehugger. For complete rules visit: Alienuniverse.com/Sweeps.

Fans can follow everything going on at Comic-Con using the hashtag #AlienSDCC.

Ridley Scott returns to the universe he created, with ALIEN: COVENANT, a new chapter in his groundbreaking Alien franchise. The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise, but is actually a dark, dangerous world. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape.

*Weyland-Yutani is a fictional company in the film Alien: Covenant. You will not be selected for an actual “colonization mission.”

Hearthstone: The Lich King’s Ice Cream Citadel at San Diego Comic-Con

2017/07/17
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Geek News, News, SDCC

San Diego, Calif.—July 17, 2017—Amidst the sweltering San Diego heat, mortals and the undead alike scream . . . for free ice cream. Blizzard Entertainment today announced the grand opening of Ice Cream Citadel, a pop-up ice cream shop that celebrates Knights of the Frozen Throne™, the upcoming expansion to Hearthstone®, Blizzard’s smash-hit digital card game. No San Diego Comic-Con® badge is required, so all are invited to stop by for a free Frozen Cone as well as a photo op with the Lich King, Lord of the Scourge and ultimate purveyor of death and icy treats.

Located in the PetCo parking lot just a short walk from the San Diego Convention Center, Ice Cream Citadel will provide visitors with free ice cream in two flavors: “Villain-illa” and “Scourgeberry Sorbet.” In partnership with Yelp, Blizzard has also created a Yelp business page for the pop-up, titled “The Lich King’s Ice Cream Citadel,” where users can rate, review, and post photos of their experience. Starting July 18th, those brave enough to call the business (1-855-LCH-KING) will be greeted by the Lich King’s chilling voice.

Get a taste of what’s in store at the Ice Cream Citadel by watching the Lich King’s teaser trailer.

Hearthstone is a free-to-play digital card game featuring quick and lively duels that evoke the spirit of a friendly match played beside a crackling tavern fire. Launching in August, the Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion will take players to the frozen lands of Northrend, where they’ll raid Icecrown Citadel, the Lich King’s frozen fortress, and challenge the Lord of the Scourge for his seat on the Frozen Throne.

Learn more about the upcoming Hearthstone expansion at thefrozenthrone.com.