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EA PLAY 2017 will Feature Musical Performances at Nightly FanFest

REDWOOD CITY, California – May 25, 2017Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced today that EA PLAY 2017 in Hollywood will feature performances by the eight-time platinum recording artist Nas, DJ Green Lantern and Dave East. All three will perform on Saturday night, June 10th from 6-8pm PST, at the EA PLAY FanFest, one of the biggest pop culture events of the summer. The FanFest is at the heart of EA PLAY 2017, featuring more than 140 hands-on gaming stations where fans will be the first to play EA’s newest lineup of games including:

  • Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II
  • FIFA 18
  • Madden NFL 18
  • NBA LIVE 18
  • The latest Need for Speed™ experience
  • The Sims™ Mobile and The Sims™ 4
  • Battlefield™ 1: In The Name of the Tsar
  • New content from Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes and Titanfall 2
  • Madden NFL Mobile
  • NBA LIVE Mobile
  • EA SPORTS™ FIFA on the Nintendo Switch

Widely celebrated as one of the greatest artists of all-time, Nas has received more than a dozen Grammy nominations since his debut album *Illmatic* in 1994. Joining the stage with Nas is DJ Green Lantern, a long-time DJ for some of hip hop’s top artists, and Dave East whose mixtape *Kairi Chanel* hit the US Billboard 200 last year. These three artists will headline a lineup of musical talent that will perform each day at EA PLAY from June 10-12 at the Hollywood Palladium.

EA PLAY is open to the public and tickets are free. The FanFest schedule is:

  • Saturday June 10 from 4pm – 8pm
  • Sunday June 11 from 12pm – 6pm
  • Monday June 12 from 12pm – 5pm

For those that attend in-person at the Palladium in Hollywood, they can experience even more surprises. Each day of the show, the first 2000 fans that play Star Wars™ Battlefront™ II will receive a numbered, limited edition poster. On Sunday and Monday, the first 500 people to play Madden NFL 18 and EA SPORTS FIFA 18, will receive a free copy ofMadden NFL 17 and FIFA 17 respectively.

For anyone joining digitally around the world, EA PLAY will come to life through a variety of different content including livestreams. From behind-the-scenes looks and developer interviews to in-depth gameplay walkthroughs and new gameplay footage, learn more about EA’s upcoming games and experiences directly from those behind them. EA is also empowering the creative storytelling of more than 300 of the best content creators in the community to develop their own unique way of sharing their gameplay impressions with their fans all over the world who love to watch them most.

Please visit http://www.ea.com/eaplay2017 to learn more about the event, and visit https://eaplay17.fishsoftware.com/public/ to get your free ticket. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more EA PLAY news and information.

Medusa’s Labyrinth VR Steam Launch Trailer

Skövde, Sweden – May 25, 2017 Guru Games unleashes a whole new level of terror in Ancient Greece today with the launch of Medusa’s Labyrinth on VR for Oculus Touch and HTC Vive. Downloaded over 250,000 times on Steam, Medusa’s Labyrinth immerses players in a beautiful yet terrifying environment where they must survive the horrors of the labyrinth in order to discover its sinister secrets and make it out alive.

“From the beginning we’ve always thought that Medusa’s Labyrinth would be a terrifying experience on VR”, said CEO of Guru Games, Daniel Strom. “It’s a great use of the technology to completely immerse you in this creepy environment and really make you jump out of your skin. We highly recommend it to horror fans”.

Set in ancient Greece, Medusa’s Labyrinth brings horror to one of the most recognizable and epic chapters of history, immersing you in stories written more than two thousand years ago that are still with us today. Using stealthy prowess and a few precious resources, you must maneuver through claustrophobic caverns, encountering horrific monsters along the way in order to survive the labyrinth and discover its sinister secrets. Medusa’s Labyrinth has been downloaded more than 250,000 times on Steam and is now available on Oculus Touch and HTC Vive for  9.99€/£6.99/$9.99.

Landing page: http://gurugames.se/medusa-vr/
Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/624560/Medusas_Labyrinth_VR/
Pricepoint:  9.99€/£6.99/$9.99

MSI Unveils New Hardware and Tech for COMPUTEX Taipei 2017

Taipei, Taiwan – May 25, 2017 – MSI, a world leader in gaming hardware, continues to build on its critically-acclaimed gaming laptops with the announcement of several brand-new products at COMPUTEX 2017. Echoing the gaming and virtual reality themes at COMPUTEX, MSI has engineered gaming rigs that bring new experiences and performance to PC gaming.

“For years, MSI has been engineering futuristic gaming rigs that bring new dimension to PC gaming,” said Sam Chern, MSI Global Marketing Director. “We look forward to wowing COMPUTEX visitors with our latest gaming tech, the new and upgraded MSI gaming lineup as well as stunning VR gaming experiences.”

To lead visitors into new PC gaming experiences, the MSI booth is brimming with the world’s most advanced gaming innovations. In addition to seeing the newest lines of products from MSI, visitors can experience VR motion simulators and try hands-on demos with MSI’s award-winning new lineup. The MSI booth will be on display at L0617 from May 30 to June 3.

These are the newest award-winning products from MSI announced at COMPUTEX 2017:

COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award Winner: MSI GT83VR Titan SLI Gaming Notebook

MSI’s highly appraised GT83VR Titan SLI gaming laptop has been honored as COMPUTEX Best Choice Golden Award Winner. Supporting Intel’s latest processors, GeForce® GTX 1080 and 1070 SLI dual graphics and a plethora of game enhancing features, the GT83VR is a perfect machine for 4K and VR gaming. It comes with an enhanced Cherry MX Silver mechanical keyboard with Per-Key RGB backlighting and SteelSeries Engine 3 for Macro Keys setup. Incorporating ESS Sabre Hi-Fi DAC, Dynaudio speakers and Nahimic 2+ software, the GT83VR provides a fully immersive sound experience. The world’s first Nahimic VR with 7.1 sound is another MSI exclusive that will further enhance VR immersion. Awarded for its extraordinary technical ingenuity and outstanding design, the MSI GT83VR Titan SLI is proudly the king of the SLI gaming platform to date.

COMPUTEX Best Design Award Winner: MSI VR One Backpack PC

Awarded the COMPUTEX Best Design Award, the MSI VR One is the thinnest and lightest VR backpack, weighing in merely at 7.93lbs. It allows users to walk around comfortably and freely in their virtual worlds without the constraints of cables. Powered by the latest in gaming technology, the VR One comes with a unique cooling system and hot swappable batteries for prolonged VR gaming sessions and a truly wireless VR experience.

COMPUTEX Best Choice Category Award Winner: Ultra Compact MSI Vortex G25VR Gaming Desktop

MSI is also introducing the compact and powerful Vortex G25VR, the proud COMPUTEX Best Choice Category Award Winner. With an ultra-compact 2.5-liter form factor, the Vortex G25VR packs dual fans and 8 heat pipes to maximize its cooling performance. For best home theater and VR gaming experience, the Exclusive Hi-Res Audio and Nahimic 2+/VR intelligently create immersive surround sound and enhance dialogue clarity for gamers. Perfect for gaming and ideal as the center of smart-home solutions, the Vortex G25VR can be integrated with VR arcade machines and other devices, making it a revolutionary product that redefines compact gaming desktops.

Gaming Never Stops with MSI Infinite Series Gaming Desktops

MSI is proudly expanding its Gaming Desktop lineup with the MSI Infinite A. Inspired by gamers who have a never-ending desire to game and want infinite possibilities to play the way they want, the MSI Infinite A promises the best gaming performance with the award winning MSI GAMING graphics card and the latest Intel® Core™ processor. It allows users to upgrade the system with ease, expand their storage and be ready for future games. Coupled with MSI’s exclusive Silent Storm Cooling 3 thermal design, Infinite A’s cooling efficiency is unmatched, making it as quiet as an assassin.

MSI PRO 20EX, Your Ideal Business All-in-One PC

MSI PRO 20EX is an excellent business all-in-one desktop that is crafted with reliable materials to deliver powerful performance for various applications. With its elegant crystal frame, versatile I/O ports and a screen that reduces blue light and flickering for long working periods, the PRO 20EX is a strong performer and an ideal business partner for all kinds of tasks at work.

MSI Z270 GODLIKE GAMING Motherboard

As the pinnacle of gaming in terms of design, performance and features, the new Z270 GODLIKE GAMING raises the bar once again for motherboard development. As an exclusive, the new GODLIKE features the latest and greatest in LAN technologies aimed towards high performance online gaming. Besides Killer™ LAN E2500, GODLIKE features Killer™ MULTI GIG technology that makes Z270 GODLIKE GAMING the center of your gaming household. Simply connect other gaming devices, such as other gaming PCs and notebooks, via the additional Killer™ Ethernet ports to transfer Internet to these devices using Killer’s unique bandwidth management for the lowest latency. Using your Z270 GODLIKE GAMING fueled gaming rig, you can even bridge your Internet connection to other mobile devices and consoles through Killer™ WIFI by using the all-new Killer™ xTend technology, to get the best gaming experience on them as well.

Besides offering the best LAN options, the new Z270 GODLIKE GAMING motherboard also offers the ultimate audio solution with AUDIO BOOST 4 XTREME. Using an ESS DAC and 2x dedicated audio processors, it allows for the most immersive gaming experience and ability to use headphones and speakers at the same time.

More features include front USB 3.1 Gen2 type C, 3 x Turbo M.2 with patented M.2 Shield, onboard Turbo U.2 with Steel Armor and much more. Dominate your opponents with this unique piece of divinity. The new Z270 GODLIKE GAMING motherboard is the best motherboard we have ever made.

MSI X370 GAMING M7 Motherboard

MSI is proud to announce the new X370 GAMING M7 motherboard. Influenced by the contours of a spaceship with strong armor, the design features sharp and strong heatsinks. Built upon Military Class 6 components, the X370 GAMING M7 doesn’t just deliver extreme performance, it also stands for outstanding reliability in the toughest conditions. Thanks to an enhanced 13-phase power design, the inclusion of a dedicated clock gen, DDR4 BOOST and Game Boost, it allows for the best overclocking and stability at higher CPU and memory speeds. By adopting the latest fast storage standards, such as U.2, Twin Turbo M.2 with patented M.2 shield, lightning fast USB 3.1 gen2 and front USB type C, this motherboard allows you to maximize the speed of any data transfer operation. In addition, Mystic Light RGB is available for those looking to customize their gaming rig to any color scheme. The MSI X370 GAMING M7 is one of the most high-end and desirable X370 motherboards to build any gaming system with.

MSI GTX 1080 Ti Lightning Z Graphics Card

Evolving from the Lightning Series and built to be perfect, the MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Lightning Z graphics card combines groundbreaking new technology with proven features such as TriFrozr, TORX 2.0 Fan, Military Class 4 components and Mystic Light.

MSI GTX 1080 Ti GAMING X 11G Graphics Card with USB Type C

MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti GAMING X 11G features Pascal-powered graphics and MSI’s exclusive TWIN FROZR VI Thermal Design to deliver cool and quiet gaming graphics with unprecedented performance and power efficiency. With a revolutionary USB Type C, the interface support is even more flexible.

COMPUTEX d&i Award Winner: MSI Immerse GH70 GAMING Headset

An honoree for COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2017, MSI Immerse GH70 gaming headset recognizes the importance of true detailed Hi-Fi sound reproduction in games and features certified Hi-Res drivers with Virtual 7.1 Surround sound. This tough headset is crafted with a stainless steel headband and ear cups that swivel for easy transport or storage. Complementing the classy, yet aggressive design, the Immerse GH70 comes with RGB color effects through MSI Mystic Light Sync.

COMPUTEX d&i Award and Best Choice Category Award Winner: MSI X1000 IoT Gateway

Looking to expand its computing, security and IoT gateway lineup for various server and networking applications, MSI is launching new server products with Intel® Purley while new IoT gateways with Intel® Apollo Lake at COMPUTEX. Among the new lineup, the MSI X1000 IoT Gateway is a double honoree for both COMPUTEX d&i Awards 2017 and Best Choice Category Award. With a robust and stylish look through its octagonal outlined, matte black chassis, the X1000 meets the rugged IP68 Criterion that outshines the competition’s IP65 standard. Integrating aesthetics, innovation and functionality, it is no doubt that X1000 is favored by the jury and wins the awards. The outstanding design of X1000 has opened a new chapter for next generation IoT gateways. Be sure to visit the MSI booth for a closer look at this revolutionary award winner. With its cutting-edge technology and thorough solutions, MSI is your best IT solution provider.

MSI @ COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2017
Venue: 4th Floor, Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall
Booth: L0617
Date: Tuesday, May 30 ~ Saturday, June 3, 2017
Time: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm

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Ghost Town Alive Returning to Knott’s Berry Farm

Buena Park, Calif (May, 2017) Starting May 27th through September 4th, Ghost Town Alive! returns to Knott’s Berry Farm for another action-packed summer complete with bandits, cowboys, robberies, judges, a good ol’ western hoedown, and much more! Guests can visit the beloved town of Calico and experience an authentic western adventure by becoming a star in this summer’s story of the Wild West, where the power to unlock adventures is in the hands of every guest.

This summer, the story continues a year after the notorious Mayfield Gang escaped the custody of Sheriff Wheeler. Word around town is the Mayfield’s have been spotted back in Calico and the townsfolk are in need of some help in capturing the bandits and keeping the town safe. Ghost Town Alive! will offer guests a firsthand experience to play an important part in this unfolding story of the wild west, with specific tasks and activities and an essential role as an honorary citizen of Calico.

“Ghost Town Alive! has taken Knott’s summer entertainment and the idea of ‘playing in a theme park’ to a whole new level. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to not just interact with the citizens of Calico, but will have the ability to influence how the story takes shape,” said Jon Storbeck, General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm. “Our Entertainment team has been working all year in developing new storylines, adding new characters and activities that make up the lively town of Calico”.

Along with the return of Ghost Town Alive! The park will also debut Snoopy’s Magnificent Magical Revue, a jaw-dropping magic show starring the World’s Most Famous Beagle, Snoopy and showcasing the mystifying and amazing magic of Magician Extraordinaire Greg Wilson!  The whole PEANUTS GANG will amaze and confound with their magical exploits and lavish musical production numbers in this family friendly show!  And who knows, guests might find themselves part of the act!  Snoopy’s Magnificent Magical Revue will mesmerize on select dates, staringJune 10 – August 20 in the Charles M. Schulz Theatre. (Dark Wednesdays)

The circus returns to town! The renowned “Traveling Circus” returns for another season of exhilarating performances. Set on the Calico Mine stage in Ghost Town, come witness a spectacle; see awe-inspiring stunts, and death defying acrobatics in “Circus of Wonders.” The astonishing 30 minute spectacular will be action packed with all-time favorite circus attractions such as the Trapeze, Tightrope, Aerial Acrobatics, Trampoline, and of course, clowns, incorporating lighting and pyrotechnics, making this nighttime show a totally unique event! Select dates, June 10 – August 20.

The live entertainment continues with the explosive Wild West Stunt Show and the high kickin’ Calico Saloon Show, all in Ghost Town. At the Wagon Camp Stage, get krazy when Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies mount their toe tappin’, knee-slappin’, gut-bustin’ country comedy show that will have audiences clamoring for more!  In the evening a group of krazy talented performers will have guests kicking up their heels with vine dancing, a down home jug band and dueling fiddlers and banjos!

Knott’s also invites guests to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July weekend and Labor Day weekend at the park for a special nighttime firework display.  The Buena Park skyline will glow with a brilliant fireworks show on May 28th, July 1-2 & 4, and September 3rd, exclusively at Knott’s Berry Farm.

Guests can experience Ghost Town Alive! and much more with a 2017 season pass. A Knott’s Regular Season Pass includes unlimited 2017 admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited 2017 admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and the newly expanded Soak City Waterpark with six thrilling new slides and an all new family raft ride.

For more information about Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Season Passes, please visit knotts.com. Join the conversation about the return on the popular Ghost Town Alive! and Knott’s summer entertainment using #GhostTownAlive and #KnottBerryFarm.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 Release Date and Trailer

GHENT, Belgium – May 24, 2017Larian Studios has announced that Divinity: Original Sin 2 will launch on September 14, 2017. Much larger than its highly-awarded predecessor, Divinity: Original Sin, the game gives players tabletop RPG-like freedom to complete quests and explore a world like no other. Divinity: Original Sin 2’s critically celebrated Game Master and PvP modes will also be available at launch, giving players a toolbox to create their own tabletop-style adventures, as well as an arena where they can compete in strategic multiplayer combat against each other.

Players can already purchase Divinity: Original Sin 2 on Steam for $44.99 and play the game’s first act in Early Access here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/435150/Divinity_Original_Sin_2/

To celebrate this announcement, Larian Studios is releasing a new Early Access patch, featuring two never-before-seen areas and a new companion relationship system. Character creation and crafting have also undergone a serious transformation, and players will finally have a first glimpse of the upcoming new origin story, a pirate dwarf named Beast. For more information on this patch and all it contains, check out a new Kickstarter Update video.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 promises a darker and more expansive story than its predecessor. Set a thousand years after the original, Divinity: Original Sin 2 puts players in the role of a renegade user of forbidden magic. Our heroes will decide who will be the next god of Rivellon and what that god will do with its powers.

Divinity: Original Sin 2 expands on the player freedom that made 2014’s Divinity: Original Sin so much fun. Divinity: Original Sin 2 features five playable races and a new tag system that lets players shape the background and motivations of their characters, from noble elven cannibals to swarthy dwarven outlaws. Each choice you make shapes the world, impacting how you complete quests, solve problems, and build relationships – go anywhere, take anything, and kill anyone, but be careful of the repercussions!

Divinity: Original Sin 2 breaks new ground in what players expect from role playing in their RPGs, featuring 4-player co-op through which players can compete or cooperate to reach their goals. The new relationship system provides more nuance to character interactions, as individuals will have their own objectives and priorities based on their background and race. Whether you choose to balance your party’s individual goals for the greater good or fight to make sure you always get your way, character relationships play a major role in determining how players advance through the world.

Tactical combat returns in Divinity: Original Sin 2, with even more elemental interactions and powerful skills opening up new strategic considerations. Divinity: Original Sin 2 introduces a new spellcrafting system that lets players combine spells to create powerful and unexpected results. New combat skills give the less magically-inclined plenty of strategic options to influence the fight. Also, for the first time in a Divinity RPG, it is possible to challenge other players to PvP combat in demanding arena battles.

There is more news to come from Larian Studios in the coming months – follow the studio on social media and  keep an eye on Twitch channel for more information on the biggest RPG of 2017!

Twitter: @larianstudio
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LarianStudios/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LarianStudios
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/larianstudios

Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets Final Trailer

Here is the final trailer for Luc Besson’s Valerian and the City of A Thousand Planets, which is scheduled for theatrical release on July 21, 2017.

About the Film

In the 28th century, Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline (Cara Delevingne) are a team of special operatives charged with maintaining order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two embark on a mission to the astonishing city of Alpha—an ever-expanding metropolis where species from all over the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence and cultures with each other. There is a mystery at the center of Alpha, a dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

In Theaters July 21, 2017

Cast: Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, John Goodman, Herbie Hancock, Kris Wu

Director: Luc Besson

Writer: Screenplay by Gaby Chiappe. Based on the novel by Lissa Evans

Producers: Luc Besson and Virginie Besson-Silla

Conarium Launch Trailer

Haarlem, The Netherlands – May 24, 2017– Developer Zoetrope Interactive and publisher Iceberg Interactive are delighted to announce that their Lovecraftian Horror game Conarium, will release June 6th on PC. The game will be available through Steam and other digital retailers, with a SRP of $19.99. A brand new 4K launch trailer, that will lead you to the brink of madness and chill you to the core, has also been revealed.

A tribute to the works of H.P. Lovecraft, Conarium is a homage to the events of ‘At the Mountains of Madness’, the classic 1935 Lovecraft novella.

You, as Frank Gilman, open your eyes inside a room filled with strange, pulsating noises. Patterns of lights executing a Danse Macabre on the walls is projected by a queer device on the table. Having recalled nothing other than that you’re in Upuaut, an Antarctic base located near the South Pole, you find the place deserted and have a distinct feeling of something being terribly wrong. Somehow knowing that your memories cannot guide you enforces a strange feeling of vulnerability, a familiar yet alien sensation of being a part of a peculiar whole… Soon you will discover that having used the device during the expedition, you have died but then returned subtly changed, speaking of strange memories and of strange places. You have lost something important or gained something sinister…

Explore the Antarctic base, as well as dreams and visions. Study clues, unlock secrets but avoid macabre beings at all cost.

First Annual HASCON Tickets On Sale Now

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — May 22, 2017 – Today Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, officially opened ticket sales for the first-ever HASCON FANmily™ event, which will take place inProvidence at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin’ Donuts Center from September 8-10, 2017. Hasbro fans and families from around the globe can purchase single day tickets or three-day tickets for the convention, with VIP packages available for super-fans and the most enthusiastic collectors.

Today Hasbro also revealed the first round of talent appearances, panels and brand experiences set to take place during HASCON 2017.  Appearances and meet & greets will be available with some of the biggest names from Hasbro, including DUDE PERFECT, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura (Producer of all the TRANSFORMERS films, as well as G.I. JOE: The Rise of Cobra and G.I. JOE: Retaliation); Stan Lee (Marvel Comics Legend); Peter Cullen and Frank Welker (original TRANSFORMERS voice talent); Andrea Libman and Cathy Weseluck (voice talent of MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC and MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE), “Chewbacca Mom”, Candace Payne and more.

This unique event will bring Hasbro’s most iconic brands to life like never before, including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY and G.I. JOE, and exceptional partner brands such as BEYBLADE, DREAMWORKS TROLLS and SESAME STREET. Fans will get a peek behind the Hasbro curtain during the three days filled with exciting first-look previews and panels from Hasbro’s biggest television and movie series.

Attendees will be immersed in hands-on, interactive experiences with oversized games such as PIE FACE and TOILET TROUBLE from HASBRO GAMING, photo opportunities with SESAME STREET and TROLLS costumed characters, epic BEYBLADE battles, a PLAY-DOH creation zone and the MY LITTLE PONY magical world of Equestria. FANmilies will be able to take photos with props from Hasbro’s movies and step into a custom-built NERF battle arena, maybe even with the guys from DUDE PERFECT.  HASCON will also host MAGIC: THE GATHERING gameplay featuring an exclusive preview of the upcoming Iconic Masters card set.  Youth fans, ages 3-15, have the opportunity to audition for Hasbro commercials and voice talent on our animated series. Fans also can purchase exclusive* Hasbro toys and merchandise including new TRANSFORMERS products.

In addition, there will be activities inspired by several iconic Disney properties, including Disney Princess, Frozen, Elena of Avalor, Moana and Descendants 2, as well as Star Wars and Marvel’s Avengers, Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy. From movie props and costumes on display, to hands-on fun through art tutorials and more, these areas will be can’t-miss destinations during the show.

“Hasbro constantly strives for new ways to bring our storytelling to life and offer fans greater access to our brands, and HASCON is designed to bring attendees closer to Hasbro’s biggest properties than ever before,” said John Frascotti, President of Hasbro. “We are assembling the ultimate fan celebration, with three days of marquee talent, interactive activities, immersive experiences, game events, panel discussions, VIP events and much more.  We’re set to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans and families alike.”

HASCON tickets are on-sale now. Single day tickets are available for $30 for youth (ages 3-15) and $60 for adults (ages 16+). Three-Day tickets range from $75 for youth (ages 3-15) to $165 for adults (ages 16+).VIP packages are also available for super-fans and the most enthusiastic collectors starting at $200 for youth (ages 3 – 15) and $600 for adults (ages 16+), plus taxes. To purchase tickets and stay up to date on all the latest information on HASCON 2017, please visit http://hascon.hasbro.com

Focus Home Interactive Announces E3 2017 Line-Up

May 23, 2017 – Today, Focus Home Interactive is happy to unveil its exciting E3 2017 line-up! From closed-door presentations to exclusive interviews and hands-on demos – here is the full list of games to be showcased at the Focus Home Interactive booth, West-Hall #4512, at E3 2017 in Los Angeles, June 13-15.

Developers will give exclusive closed-door presentations – the perfect opportunity to discover these anticipated games in action:

  • Vampyr (DontNod): 45 minutes of never-before-seen gameplay.
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence (Asobo): A 15 minutes gameplay walkthrough with developer commentary.
  • Call of Cthulhu (Cyanide): A gameplay walkthrough with developer commentary.

More information for the following titles will be revealed in face-to-face sessions with developers in our Interview Area – exclusive assets and info will be made available for:

  • Insurgency: Sandstorm (New World Interactive)
  • Werewolf: The Apocalypse (Cyanide)
  • GreedFall (Spiders)
  • The Surge (Deck13)

Finally, you’ll be able to get your hands on some of our recent and imminent releases – a dozen playable stations will be available for journalists and also for the public!

The Jim Henson Company and McFarlane Announce Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal Figures

Tempe, AZ and Hollywood, CA – May 19, 2017The Jim Henson Company has partnered with McFarlane Toys, which will harken back to its roots of “Movie Maniacs” to create figures of classic characters from two of Henson’s most well-known features Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.

Directed by visionary Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, Labyrinth is a fanboy favorite and wonder of puppetry. Stuck babysitting her brother, teenager Sarah, resentfully wishes The Goblin King (memorably portrayed by David Bowie) can take him away. When her wish comes true, Sarah must head into the Labyrinth herself to save him. Since its 1986 release the film has garnered a cult popularity and is still reveled in today’s era as a timeless classic.

The Dark Crystal, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, brilliantly weaves a timeless myth of good and evil. In another time, The Dark Crystal, a source of balance and truth in the universe, was broken, dividing the world into two factions; the wicked Skeksis and the peaceful Mystics. Now, as the convergence of the three suns approaches, the crystal must be healed, or darkness will reign forever. The Dark Crystal’s fanbase has only risen since the film’s debut and has also developed a cult following of fans across the world.

McFarlane Toys has produced highly detailed figures and construction sets for various entertainment properties and this collaboration with The Jim Henson Company will give fans of these iconic films new and unique action figures that are “true to life” replicas of their on-screen personas.

The upcoming toys will include a 7-inch figure of Labyrinth’s Jareth The Goblin King, and for The Dark Crystal, fans can look forward to figures of Jen and Kira. Each figure will be highly detailed and come fully articulated to recreate infamous movie scenes. These figures will also debut in new window box collector packaging and will come with Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal branded detailed bases.

“Fans of both Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal continue to grow, while both brands also enjoy the passionate and loyal support of committed followers for decades,” said Vice President of Global Consumer Products for The Jim Henson Company, Federico San Martin.  “We are looking forward to McFarlane toys introducing the characters that defined these classic adventures to our legions of fans around the world.”

“Jim Henson was one of the most visually creative minds, and these incredible movies are just the tip of the iceberg,” said Todd McFarlane, Owner and CEO of McFarlane Toys. “We pride ourselves on our creativity and attention to detail, and to be able to make figures of these iconic characters is something pretty special.”

McFarlane Toys’ Labyrinth Jareth The Goblin King figure will be available at major retailers this November carrying an MSRP: $19.99 (and now available for pre-order, HERE).  The Dark Crystal Jen and Kira figures are slated to release Spring 2018For more information about The Jim Henson Company visit www.henson.com. For more information about everything McFarlane Toys, fans are encouraged to check out www.mcfarlane.com as well as the McFarlane social media channels for updates and news.