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Carnival Games VR Launch Trailer

New York, NY – October 28, 2016 2K today announced that Carnival Games® VR, a new take on the hit franchise created by Cat Daddy Games that has sold-in more than 9 million copies worldwide, is now available as a $19.99 digital download for HTC Vive™ and PlayStation®VR. Carnival Games VR marks 2K’s first virtual reality offering, bringing the thrill of 12 different carnival games into living rooms in an engaging entertainment experience for all ages.

“2K is proud to make our debut in the exciting world of VR with an accessible and lighthearted entertainment experience,” said Sarah Anderson, SVP of Marketing at 2K. “Carnival Games VR’s stylized interactive environments and mini-games make it the perfect way to enjoy virtual reality with family and friends.”

Carnival Games VR immerses players in a theme park, allowing them to explore, interact with patrons and play up to 12 unique games. Whether scaling a castle in Climbing Wall, or rolling for a high score in Alley Ball – everyone will find a favorite. In each of these games, players will have the opportunity to collect tickets for fun virtual prizes when they enter one of four different Carnival Alleys. All prizes are held in the Play Room where they can be used to unlock unique achievements. In addition, players can challenge their friends and see if they can earn the top spot on the online leaderboard. For full details on all 12 games, please see the Official 2K Blog.

Carnival Games VR is rated E-10+* by the ESRB, is available now for the HTC Vive™ and PlayStation®VR, and will be available for Oculus Rift worldwide on December 6, 2016. For more information on Carnival Games VR, subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and visit http://www.2K.com/carnivalgames.

DOOM – Hell Followed Launch Trailer

October 27, 2016 – We’re pleased to announce that Hell Followed, the second premium DLC pack for DOOM, is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. You can check out our launch trailer here.

Also, starting on October 28th is a Double XP weekend for DOOM’s multiplayer content, running from 12:00pm ETand ending at 12:00pm ET on October 31st  .

Priced at $14.99, Hell Followed will include the following for DOOM’s multiplayer:

  • Three new multiplayer maps: Argent Breach, Molten, and Orbital
  • A new player-controlled demon: Cacodemon
  • A new weapon: Reaper
  • New equipment: Threat Pulse
  • New ways to customize your DOOM Marine, including additional armor sets, patterns, colors, and taunts
  • New hack modules

For more information please visit DOOM.com.

Chris Hardwick Experiences The Walking Dead Attraction

Universal City, CA, October 26, 2016 It was a killer night for AMC’s “The Walking Dead” Season 7 premiere, and in the week leading up to the suspenseful opener, “Talking Dead’s” Chris Hardwick braved Universal Studios Hollywood’s new “The Walking Dead” attraction and featured “Halloween Horror Nights” maze … and survived.

In a video tour of the new attraction, Chris Hardwick raved, “That was amazing; if you have a chance, you should absolutely come through. It doesn’t matter how emotionally prepared you are, [the walkers] are going to jump out and scare the {expletive} out of you every single time.”

For a quick and sound survival tip, he offered this, “I should have smeared walker blood on my body.”

“The Walking Dead” is Universal Studios Hollywood’s all-new daytime permanent attraction and signature maze at this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” event. By elevating the scares with more walkers and effects than ever for the nighttime event, “The Walking Dead” attraction creates a no-holds-barred experience that significantly intensifies any other iteration previously developed within the theme park. Coupled with authentic walker make-up effects, sophisticated animatronic walkers, substantially more detailed set design and costuming, and highly recognizable props replicated from the series, the attraction delivers an uncompromised realistic environment that brings guests even further into the most-watched show in cable television history.

Halloween Horror Nights” will continue on the following dates: October 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 andNovember 4 and 5, 2016. Discounted tickets to “Halloween Horror Nights” are available on Thursday andSunday nights, and advance ticket purchase is recommended as the event does sell out.

Tickets are available for purchase at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Hollywood, including the Frequent Fear Pass which allows guests to visit multiple times throughout the event.  Guests purchasing the all-new After 2 p.m. Day/Night Combo ticket can enjoy the park’s popular daytime attractions such as “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Fast and Furious—Supercharged” on the world-famous Studio Tour by day, then step into the mazes and attractions located throughout the park to experience the terror of “Halloween Horror Nights” for one admission price.

“Halloween Horror Nights” guests can also purchase the popular Front of Line ticket, enabling them to enjoy one-time priority access to all mazes, attractions, all-new Terror Tram, and Jabbawockeez performance.

For exciting updates and exclusive “Halloween Horror Nights” content, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Hollywood, like Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood on Facebook; follow@HorrorNights #UniversalHHN on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Periscope; and watch the terror come to life on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube.

“Halloween Horror Nights” also takes place on select nights at Universal Orlando Resort.

ASTRO Gaming Announces A50 Wireless Headset and Base Station

SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 26, 2016 – ASTRO Gaming, the leader in premium video gaming equipment, announces an updated version of its critically acclaimed and best-selling ASTRO A50 Wireless Gaming Headset.  The ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station delivers top-of-the-line acoustics, ergonomics, and durability that hardcore gamers demand.  Originally introduced in 2012, the new and improved ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station delivers a host of enhanced capabilities and functionality, including updated features and refined audio characteristics.  The new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station is now available for $300 (US) directly from ASTRO Gaming at www.astrogaming.com and from select retailers nationwide.

The original ASTRO A50 Wireless Gaming Headset is the studio’s flagship audio product and today remains one of the most technologically advanced gaming headsets available to gamers and home theater enthusiasts alike. The updated ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station has once again raised-the-bar with a slew of feature improvements, comfort and quality adjustments, audio refinements and technological advancements. The all-new ASTRO Base Station features a 5GHz wireless transmitter that provides clear, low-latency voice communication, while making headset pairing and charging simple. Battle through long, intense gaming sessions in comfort with up to 15 hours of battery life. Hear enemies and objects from all angles with Dolby® Headphone 7.1 surround sound and optimize your chat levels and game sounds with the built-in MixAmp technology. For even more flexibility, the optional A50 Mod Kit allows users to swap out the headband and ear cushions for improved noise cancellation and comfort.

“We’ve optimized the new A50 to make it the best fully wireless companion for your next-gen console and PC” said Aron Drayer, VP of Marketing for ASTRO Gaming.  “The A50 represents ASTRO’s commitment to delivering superior audio products and highlights our focus on providing gamers with the most immersive and customizable gaming experiences available.”

Check out the new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwQawFwhqyw

And, the Behind-the-Scenes video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdXooJxB3AQ

The new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station feature set includes:

  • ASTRO AudioTuned for gaming by ASTRO’s team of gaming audio experts, ASTRO Audio delivers accurate audiophile-grade performance no matter the source.
  • ASTRO Comfort and Quality Engineered for extended gaming sessions, the ASTRO A50 is not only comfortable, but also durable, lightweight, and easily adjustable.
  • Dolby® Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound – Get the drop on opponents with stunning 7.1 channel surround sound thanks to pinpoint spatial accuracy. Also provides an expansive digital audio experience from Dolby®-encoded movies, TV, and music content.
  • Precision Boom Mic – A highly precise, noise-cancelling boom mic that’s optimized for Xbox One™, PlayStation® 4, PC, Mac®, and other voice communication. Flip-Up Mute functionality mutes voice output and conveniently stows the microphone when not in use.
  • Battery Life and Auto Power – Play for extended periods with more than 15 hours of battery life.  The new Auto On/Off conserves battery life when not in use and awakes from Sleep Mode once the unit is picked up.
  • Powerful ASTRO Command Center Software – Adjust Noise Gate, Side Tone, and Mic Levels for crystal clear communication.  Alter game volume, chat audio, mic, and AUX channels individually to generate custom audio mixes for streaming output.  Future A50 Headset and Base Station firmware updates will also be accessible via the ASTRO Command Center software.
  • Low-Latency 5GHz Wireless – The ASTRO A50 features 5GHz technology that provides secure wireless connectivity between the A50 Headset and ASTRO Base Station Transmitter.  This helps eliminate interference from other wireless devices and keeps audio output in-sync with video sources.
  • ASTRO Base Station Transmitter – The stylish new ASTRO Base Station features magnetic charging contacts for simple docking and charging. The ASTRO Base Station also provides automatic headset pairing and indication of battery status, and Dolby® Surround On/Off.  Connectivity includes TOSLink (optical) pass-through, AUX input/output and USB for power and streaming on PC.
  • Built-In MixAmp™ – Take complete control of your audio with ASTRO’s integrated MixAmp™ technology. ASTRO’s MixAmp allows adjustment of audio levels such as Master Volume and Game:Voice Balancing for the optimal mix.
  • Custom EQ Modes – Three EQ modes presets are available. These include ASTRO (tuned with precise bass for general gaming), PRO (tuned for precise mid and high detail for streaming and pro gaming) and STUDIO (neutral for accuracy and best for movies and music).  Users can create, customize, save, and share EQ profiles using ASTRO Command Center Software to suit any listening experience or environment.
  • ASTRO A50 Mod Kit Compatible – Transform your ASTRO A50 Headset with the optional ASTRO A50 Mod Kit for improved comfort, style, and noise isolation.  The A50 Mod Kit includes a synthetic leather headband and leather ear cushions that can be conveniently swapped with the original cushions and provide additional noise-cancellation and comfort.

The updated ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station is now available for $300 (US) directly from ASTRO Gaming at www.astrogaming.com and from major participating retailers nationwide.  For more information about ASTRO Gaming, the new ASTRO A50 Wireless + Base Station or to sign-up for email notification, visit http://astro.gg/A50-B

About ASTRO Gaming
ASTRO Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment and lifestyle products for professional gamers, content creators, leagues and enthusiasts.  ASTRO Gaming was spun-off from design powerhouse ASTRO Studios, known in the gaming world for designing the Xbox 360®, along with Alienware™ and HP® Gaming PCs. ASTRO Gaming produces a line of gamer-centric “tech-life” products that support this rapidly growing community.  All ASTRO Gaming products are available at www.astrogaming.com, www.astrogaming.co.uk, www.astrogaming.de, and www.astrogaming.fr

New Cities: Skylines “Natural Disasters” Trailer Released

STOCKHOLM – Oct. 25, 2016 Paradox Interactive, a publisher of games for Twister champions, today released a new gameplay video for “Natural Disasters,” the upcoming expansion for Cities: Skylines from developer Colossal Order. Natural Disasters will feature a collection of cataclysms for mayor-players to deal with, all the way from early warning systems through recovery and rebuilding following the devastation. In the new trailer, fans can take a look at how disasters can affect their city, and how things may wind up when the wind is up.

Natural Disasters will add a series of city-destroying emergencies to Cities: Skylines, which can occur unexpectedly during the game – or be manually triggered by mayors seeking a challenge or who just really dislike their citizens. Buildings and infrastructure will suffer untold destruction unless cities include the right emergency countermeasures, and players will have to act fast to keep things running as fire and flood sweep through town. In addition, a new Scenario Mode allows for custom challenges to be designed and shared through Steam Workshop.

Natural Disasters will be available for Cities: Skylines players on Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs this winter. For more information, breeze on over to https://www.paradoxplaza.com/cities-skylines

Mark McMorris Infinite Air Launch Trailer

October 25, 2016 – Walnut Creek, CA – Grab your board and take to the mountains! Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developer HB Studios, has today announced that its snowboarding game, Mark McMorris Infinite Air, is available now for $49.99 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC via Steam® platforms.

Infinite Air is the first open-world, physics-based snowboarding video game built in close collaboration with top pro-snowboarder, Mark McMorris. With dedication to recreating the authenticity and excitement of the snowboarding experience, Infinite Air features an all-star lineup of six highly talented pro-snowboarders available to play in-game, including X Games Gold medalists Silje Norendal, Torstein Horgmo, Danny Davis, along with notable pro-snowboarders, Ulrik Badertscher and Craig McMorris.

“Being part of the creation of Infinite Air has been a dream come true! As a kid growing up, I always looked up to athletes who were able to create their own video games and today I get to inspire the next generation,” said Mark McMorris. “I’m extremely proud of what we came up with and thankful for all of the hard work put in by everyone involved. I couldn’t be more excited to share Infinite Air with everyone and can’t wait for you all to experience a different type of snowboarding game!”

In Infinite Air, players will be able to use their imagination to carve out their own unique tracks in pristine powdery courses. Offering over 100 square miles of vast backcountry terrain across massive procedurally generated mountains, the options are near endless and guarantee that no course will ever be the same. Not even the high alpine snowy mountain tops are out of reach as the helicopter will allow players to land in any location offered in the game.

Infinite Air is a fantastic game for sports fans looking for the ultimate adrenaline rush,” said Christina Seelye, CEO of Maximum Games. “Our game delivers the most authentic snowboarding experience, and offers an amazing roster of pro-boarders, led by X Games legend, Mark McMorris, and we’re excited for gamers everywhere to get their hands on it.”

Building upon HB Studios’ signature content creation system used in the highly successful title, The Golf Club, Infinite Air has incorporated the World Editor feature where players can custom build, ride and share tracks in their own style, or compete against friends and their respective courses from all around the world!

Mark McMorris Infinite Air is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC for $49.99. This title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.

For more product information, please visit http://www.infiniteairthegame.com.

For more information on Maximum Games, please visit: http://www.maximumgames.com.

Rob Zombie’s 31 Gets Home Video Release Date

SANTA MONICA, CA (October 24, 2016) – From the macabre mind of Rob Zombie (House of 1000 Corpses, The Lords of Salem, The Devil’s Rejects), comes his newest nightmare, 31, arriving on Blu-ray and DVD December 20 from Lionsgate. Clowns have never been as terrifying as they are in the course of this one shocking evening in the middle of nowhere. Currently available on Digital HD and On Demand, 31 stars Sheri Moon Zombie (House of 1000 Corpses), Jeff Daniel Phillips (HBO’s “Westworld”) Elizabeth Daily (Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure), Meg Foster (The Lords of Salem), Kevin Jackson (Conspiracy Theory), Richard Blake (Batman Begins), Judy Geeson (TV’s “Gilmore Girls”) and Malcolm McDowell (Halloween).

From the visionary mind of Rob Zombie comes the horrific story of five carnival workers who are kidnapped on Halloween and held hostage in a large compound.  At the mercy of their captors, they are forced to play a twisted game or life or death called 31.  For the next 12 hours they must fight for their lives against an endless parade of homicidal maniacs.

The 31 Blu-ray and DVD release special features include a two-hour behind-the-scenes documentary and audio commentary with Rob Zombie. The 31 digital HD release will include a four-hour behind-the-scenes documentary with two exclusive hours of footage not included on the Blu-ray release. For those who have previously purchased the digital release, the documentary will be available to watch beginning onDecember 20. 31 will be available on Blu-ray and DVD for the suggested retail price of $24.99 and $19.98, respectively.

BLU-RAY/ DVD/DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

  • “In Hell Everybody Loves Popcorn: The Making of 31” Documentary
  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Rob Zombie

Trailer: https://youtu.be/ttzsVoWXE8o

Website: http://robzombie.com/movies/31-movie/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RZ31Movie/?fref=ts

Twitter: @RZ31Movie

New Dark and Light Creatures Screenshots Released

Snail Games, a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, today released a sneak-peek at some of the creatures, both friendly and fearsome, that will be featured in their upcoming dark fantasy multiplayer survival game, Dark and Light. The newly released asset pack contains an overview of some of the game’s fantastical inhabitants – from simple-minded goblins to noble dragons, fearless centaurs and majestic griffins.

Dark and Light puts players in an immersive fantasy world, filled with magic, monsters and mystery, where they will be challenged to survive and thrive through a combination of crafting, exploration and powerful magic.

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Dark and Light will launch on Steam’s Early Access later this year – more info is available at www.playdnl.com.

Stay up to date with the game’s development on our official Website, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

Titanfall 2: Become One Official Launch Trailer

October 24, 2016 – Today, Respawn Entertainment released the Titanfall 2 – Become One Official launch trailer, ahead of the games worldwide launch on Friday, October 28. In Titanfall 2, Jack Cooper and BT-7274 must become one. When the incredible speed and agility of a Pilot combined with the brut strength and devastating size combine, none remain.

2016-2017 Roadmap for ARMA 3 Revealed

Moving into the third year after official launch, Bohemia Interactive today announced its development plans for Arma 3 in the upcoming year. Introduced via a new post on the Arma 3 developer’s blog, the 2016-17 roadmap reveals a variety of planned DLC content, as well as post-release support in the form of free platform updates.

While the Apex expansion, which released this Summer, marked a pinnacle moment in the game’s development journey, players still have a lot more to look forward to. Bohemia Interactive will continue to work on Arma 3 by improving existing content and features, optimizing game performance, and supporting the creation and installation of player-created content.

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In addition, Bohemia Interactive also revealed brand new game content content, which aims to expand the combined arms nature of Arma 3 – providing fresh gameplay opportunities for existing players, while also attracting “new players looking for a gateway to a massive military experience”. Five downloadable content packages are scheduled:

  • Arma 3 Jets DLC (Q1 2017 – ETA)
  • Arma 3 ‘Orange’ DLC (Q2 2017 – TBC)
  • Arma 3 Malden Free DLC (June 2017)
  • Arma 3 Tac-Ops DLC (Q3 2017 – TBC)
  • Arma 3 Tanks DLC (TBA)

Arma 3’s Creative Director, Jay Crowe:
The creation of a new roadmap always represents a splendid opportunity to reflect upon our past efforts and think carefully about new opportunities. Our third post-release roadmap aims to strike a balance between investing in the future, and serving the needs of the Arma 3 platform and playerbase with an ambitious line-up of new gameplay, features, and content”.

For more Intel on the 2016-17 roadmap, and a brief overview of the planned new DLC, please read the entire post on the Arma 3 developer’s blog.

To keep track of all the latest news, be sure to follow Arma 3 on Steam, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.