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Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday Launch Trailer

2016/06/28
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June 28, 2016 – Star Trek Online players will be transported back in time to command starships straight from Star Trek: The Original Series and become Temporal Agents when the game’s third expansion, Agents of Yesterday, launches on July 6.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, Agents of Yesterday invites players to embark on a journey through time and space as the Captain of an era-appropriate ship from the series that started it all. The expansion also brings all of the Star Trek timelines and universes together by sending players on a mission to the past to save the future as Temporal Agents. In addition, Agents of Yesterday introduces more than a dozen new starships and several new featured episodes, starring beloved characters from several different Star Trek series, including Chekov (Walter Koenig), Scotty (Chris Doohan), Admiral Leeta (Chase Masterson) and Agent Daniels (Matt Winston).

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game where players can pioneer their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, become a Klingon Warrior and champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy, or rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird. In Star Trek Online players have the opportunity to visit iconic locations from the popular Star Trek universe, reach out to unexplored star systems and make contact with new alien species. Star Trek Online is currently available on PC and will launch on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One in fall 2016.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit http://startrekonline.com.

7 Days to Die Console Launch Trailer

2016/06/28
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., and Dallas, TX, June 28th, 2016 — Telltale Publishing today announced the release of hit survival horde crafting game 7 Days to Die on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for the first time, as a digital, and a retail product in collaboration with the Dallas-based independent developer, The Fun Pimps.

7 Days to Die is now available in stores at retail and digitally in North America on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4, the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One®. The game will also be available starting July 1st both digitally and at retail for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in Europe.

Set in a brutally unforgiving post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, 7 Days to Die is an open-world survival game that is a unique combination of first person shooter, survival horror, tower defense, and role-playing games. It presents combat, crafting, looting, mining, exploration, and character growth, in a way that has seen a rapturous response from fans worldwide, generating hundreds of thousands of hours of community content on YouTube and other streaming video platforms.

“7 Days to Die has already proven to be wildly popular with over 1.5 million PC users worldwide, and we’re thrilled to be expanding this unique take on the survival genre to console players everywhere,” said Steve Allison, SVP Publishing at Telltale, Inc. “The Fun Pimps have created something special with this title. The way the game seamlessly combines elements from disparate yet complementary genres, it all comes together in a challenging, terrifying, and above all, enormously fun experience – one that we’re incredibly excited to bring to a whole new audience on consoles.”

“We’re still astounded and humbled by the amazingly positive reaction 7 Days to Die has received from Steam Early Access users on PC,” said Rick Huenink, Co-Founder of The Fun Pimps. “Working with Telltale Publishing to bring the game to even more players on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 has been fantastic. We’ve added some special features just for this console release, and beyond launch, we have some exciting DLC already in the works that we hope console players are going to love.”

Nickelodeon Announces San Diego Comic Con 2016 Panels and Activities

2016/06/28
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Geek News, News, SDCC

LOS ANGELES—June 28, 2016— Nickelodeon and The Splat–the network’s programming block dedicated to Nick’s legendary library of hits from the ‘90s and 2000s–are blasting open the vaults for a slime-tastic, immersive experience at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2016 that’s bound to be All That, and more.  Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to some of its most memorable shows and popular characters with activations, games, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: Legends of the Hidden Temple, Hey Arnold!, Rugrats, Double Dare, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, CatDog, Rocko’s Modern Life, and Invader Zim, among many others.

“Those who dare to pass through the sacred gates of Comic-Con will enter a world of nostalgic treasures, artifacts and trivia from Nickelodeon’s beloved ’90s archives,” said King Olmec, Keeper of Nickelodeon’s booth.  “The choice to enter is yours and yours alone, loyal fans.”

Every day of the convention, Nick’s booth will feature: a virtual reality 360-experience where fans can step into the world of the upcoming Legends of the Hidden Temple live-action TV movie; an interactive trivia game featuring Legends of the Hidden Temple’s King Olmec, Keeper of the Temple; photo opps with a life-size replica of the Hey Arnold! stoop and the nose from Double Dare; a retail area, where attendees can purchase a variety of exclusive Nick, The Splat and ‘90s-themed gear and one-of-a-kind collectibles; costumed character appearances; and autograph signings with cast member from All That, SpongeBob SquarePants’ Tom Kenny, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles voice talent, Kirk Fogg from Legends of the Hidden Temple, and more special appearances to be announced in the coming weeks.

Nickelodeon will present four panels during the convention: Happy Happy!  Joy Joy!, a look back at 25 years of original Nick animation featuring the creators of Invader Zim, Hey Arnold! and other legendary series; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–Return to New York, an exclusive first look at the current TV season; She Made That?: Nickelodeon hosts Women in Animation, featuring some of the genre’s female pioneers of the past and present; and a special reunion of cast members from legendary kids’ sketch-comedy series All That–with a surprise from Nick’s forthcoming Legends of the Hidden Temple TV movie.

The following is a full rundown of the panels and booth activity:

PANELS

  • Happy Happy! Joy Joy!: 25 Years of Nickelodeon Original Animation

Thursday, July 21, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Room: 6A) – For 25 years Nickelodeon has produced some of the most innovative and memorable animation in the history of television. Nick Animation Podcast host Hector Navarro finds out how and why four of the network’s most influential creators did what they did: Craig Bartlett (Hey Arnold!),Jhonen Vasquez (Invader Zim), Butch Hartman (The Fairly OddParents, Danny Phantom) and Arlene Klasky, who along with Gabor Csupo and Paul Germain, created Rugrats. Don’t miss the chance to see production art from the upcoming TV movie Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie; animation from Hartman’s new Bunsen is a Beast!; and the world premiere of Don vs Raph, a TMNT animated short written and produced by Jhonen Vasquez.

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–Return to New York

Friday, July 22, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Room: 6A) – They travelled time and space to save planet Earth, and now the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles return home!  Executive producers Ciro Nieli and Brandon Auman share sneak peeks of the epic adventures and new characters that await the Turtles when they return to the streets of NY in season four.  On hand will be the extraordinary voice actors of the TMNT world: Rob Paulsen (Donatello), Greg Cipes (Michelangelo), Gwendoline Yeo (Shinigami) and Eric Bauza(Tiger Claw). Also, witness the world premiere of two never-before-seen TMNT animated shorts presented by TMNT co-creator, Kevin Eastman.  The panel will be moderated by Andre Meadows (Black Nerd Comedy).

  • She Made That?: Nickelodeon hosts Women in Animation

Friday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Room: 24ABC) – Join this group of innovative and pioneering female cartoon creators for a discussion on their careers and the opportunities for women in animation today.  Panelists include women responsible for the original Nicktoons from the 1990s and others who are making some of today’s best animation for TV and the web.  The panel will include Lauren Faust (My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic), Mary Harrington (Invader Zim, Hey Arnold!), Vanessa Coffey (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats), Rikke Asbjoern (Pinky Malinky), Margaret Dean (Women in Animation) and Maija Burnett (California Institute of the Arts).

  • Back to the ‘90s: Nickelodeon’s All That Reunion and Legends of the Hidden Temple!

Saturday, July 23, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Room: 6A) – Join Nickelodeon’s throwback programming block, The Splat, for a reunion of the trailblazing sketch comedy series’ major players, Josh Server, Danny Tamberelli, Lori Beth Denberg and Kel Mitchell, discussing all things All That, with a few added surprises.  Plus, get the first look at Nick’s new TV movie based on Legends of the Hidden Temple and hear about it from returning cast members Kirk Fogg and Dee Bradley Baker, along with Isabela Moner(Transformers 5).  The panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly staff writer, Marc Snetiker.

DAILY BOOTH ACTIVITY

  • Legends of the Hidden Temple Virtual Reality 360-Degree Experience: This 360-degree experience transports fans into the world of the upcoming action-adventure TV movie inspired by the iconic game show, allowing them to experience the mysterious Mayan temple first-hand.
  • Olmec Photo Opp/Trivia: Fans can interact with Legends of the Hidden Temple’s King Olmec and test their knowledge by answering trivia questions for the opportunity to win prizes.
  • Hey Arnold! Stoop and Double Dare Nose Photo Opps: Fans can take photos on a replica of Arnold’s stoop from Hey Arnold! and with the nose from Double Dare (beware of boogers).
  • Autograph Signings:  Signing opportunities with Nickelodeon talent include: All That cast; Legends of the Hidden Temple cast; SpongeBob SquarePants voice talent; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles voice talent and executive producers; Nick current series creators and executive producers (C.H. Greenblatt, Harvey Beaks; Chris Savino, The Loud House; and Dave Cooper, Johnny Ryan, and David Sacks, Pig Goat Banana Cricket); and Nick original animation creators (Butch Hartman, The Fairly OddParents and Bunsen is a Beast!; Craig Bartlett, Hey Arnold!; Arlene Klasky, Rugrats, Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power; and Jhonen Vasquez, Invader Zim).
  • Costumed-Character Appearances: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, SpongeBob SquarePants, The Fairly OddParents, Arnold and Saban’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge will make appearances at Nick’s booth at select times during the convention.
  • Retail: Attendees can purchase Comic-Con exclusive figures, t-shirts and more.
  • Giveaways:  Enter for a chance to win special prizes over the course of the convention.

Additionally, in celebration of the Aug. 11, 25-year anniversary of the launch of the network’s original animated series (The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats and Doug), The Splat will feature brand-new commentary and behind-the-scenes information from the series’ voice talent and creators, along with themed programming and encore airings of these animated series every night during the month of August.

Nickelodeon’s The Splat is a multiple-screen destination spanning television, eight social media platforms and a dedicated web site aggregating the most loved Nick content from the 1990s and beyond.   Celebrating the characters and shows that are definitional to millennials who grew up in the ‘90s, The Splat consists of: an eight-hour television block airing daily from 10 p.m.–6 a.m. (ET/PT) featuring landmark Nickelodeon programs and classic programming stunts; a fan-driven website (www.TheSplat.com) built around social conversations; a robust social media community on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, Tumblr, Twitter, Vine and YouTube platforms; and a fully integrated Splat-branded emoji keyboard with emoticons, stickers and GIFs.

Nickelodeon, now in its 37th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 20 consecutive years.

The Technomancer Launch Trailer

2016/06/27
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June 27, 2016 – The Technomancer, the sci-fi RPG developed by Spiders Studio unleashes its Launch Trailer! The Technomancer will release tomorrow – June 28 – on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC and will be available for download and at your favorite retail store.

You are a Technomancer, a warrior with the innate power to harness destructive electrical powers amplified by cybernetic implants. Both respected and feared by all, Technomancers are trained for combat from a young age. As Zachariah, you are about to pass your initiation rite to become a fully-fledged Technomancer.

Combine three different fighting styles with your Technomancy to fight your way across the Martian deserts. But, as illustrated in our “Survive on Mars” trailer, not all problems can be solved with strength alone. Choose between combat, diplomacy and trickery to resolve quests. Gain experience to level up your character, and learn new skills or upgrade perks across 4 unique skill trees. Loot, buy and craft more powerful equipment and weaponry for yourself and for the companions you will recruit along your adventure, and with whom you will nurturing alliances, romance, or rivalries.

On the run from the Secret Police and confronted by the harsh realities of the Red Planet, you must undertake a quest that takes you through forgotten paradises, cities lost under the ice, and dystopian shanties sprawled across Mars’ dusty embrace. Faced with the cruelty of Mars’ iron-fist enforcers and alien wildlife, can you survive long enough to forge the destiny of Mars?

The Technomancer releases June 28 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. It will be available both for download and at your favorite retail store.

Six Flags Great Adventure’s July Events

2016/06/27
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Geek News, Halloween, News

Six Flags Great Adventure has announced its July event schedule – including a big job fair and Fright Fest dance and zombie auditions! See the full schedule below.

July 4th Fest – July 2, 3 & 4

Six Flags Great Adventure and Coca-Cola® team up to celebrate Independence Day July 2 through July 4. Guests can enjoy some of the top thrill rides in the world, listen to live music and be dazzled by firework displays each night at 10 p.m. Visitors can present a can of Coca-Cola® to enjoy exclusive ride time on some of the park’s most popular coasters one hour before opening each day. On July 2, Six Flags Great Adventure partners with the USO to honor service men and women at 10:30 a.m.on July 2. USO volunteers will be on hand throughout the day at the Coke Zone tent where guests can send words of appreciation to men and women actively serving in the military as part of the USO’s Campaign to Connect.

Celebration with Jeremy Camp – July 2 (Rescheduled from May 21)

Six Flags Great Adventure will host its Celebration Concert featuring Jeremy Camp July 2 at 5 p.m. in the Plymouth Rock Assurance® Arena. The concert is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership and is part of the MIKE AND IKE® ZOURS® Summer Concert Series. Camp is a contemporary Christian artist from Indiana with 175 weeks atop the charts. He has released 11 albums producing hit singles “My God,” “Come Alive,” “He Knows” and “Same Power.”

Zion & Lennox in Concert – July 3

Reggaeton duo Zion & Lennox will take the stage at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Plymouth Rock Assurance® Arena July 3. The concert is included with theme park admission, Season Pass or active Membership and begins at 7 p.m. Zion and Lennox are from Puerto Rico and have over 65 hit singles including “Doncella,” “Bandida,” “Yo Voy” and most recently, “Embriagame.”

Caribbean Cove Grand Opening at Hurricane Harbor – July 14

Hurricane Harbor, the Northeast’s No. 1 water park, will celebrate the grand opening of Caribbean Cove water play area July 14. This addition boasts 55 interactive features including spray jets, water guns, an action slide and a giant dumping bucket, plus the addition of a beach area with 300 new lounge chairs. Hurricane Harbor is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Six Flags Job Fair – July 17

Six Flags Great Adventure will host a job fair Sunday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with on-the-spot interviews in the Employment Center. The world’s largest theme park is hiring smiling faces for four seasons of thrills. Positions are available from the summer through fall’s Fright Fest and winter’s Holiday in the Park, which endsJanuary 1, 2017. Team members can work where they love to play, plus have the opportunity to make great friends, earn competitive wages, free tickets for friends and perks throughout the park. Applicants should complete the pre-employment application at www.sixflagsjobs.com prior to visiting the Employment Center. Those needing assistance or without internet access can complete the application onsite.

Fright Fest Dance Auditions – July 22 & 23

Great Adventure’s iconic Fright Fest show “Dead Man’s Party” is looking for exceptional dancers trained in jazz, musical theater, hip-hop and partnering. Auditions will take place in the park’s Showcase Theater Friday July 22 at 7 p.m. and Saturday July 23 at 1 p.m. Dancers should arrive ready to learn ghoulish choreography in small groups, followed by a freestyle portion. Interested dancers can apply at www.sixflagsjobs.com before attending the auditions and enter through the employee entrance on Route 537.

Central Jersey Blood Center Blood Drive – July 24

The Central Jersey Blood Center will host a blood drive at Six Flags Great Adventure’s Employment Center from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m. Each donor will receive one theme park ticket valid for Six Flags Great Adventure. Blood supplies are typically low in the summer months and one donation can save up to three lives. Guests are encouraged to pre-register by calling 1-888-71-BLOOD or online at sixflags.com/greatadventure under the “events” tab.

Fright Fest Zombie Auditions – July 29

Six Flags Great Adventure is seeking individuals with a passion for Halloween – and scaring – as casting for the 2016 Fright Fest season begins Friday, July 29 at 6 p.m.in the Employment Center. Interested zombies, ghouls and goblins are encouraged to apply at www.sixflagsjobs.com prior to the audition and should come prepared to participate in fun group exercises in front of a panel of judges. No costumes, props or previous experience is required.

Stellaris Gets New Update

2016/06/27
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STOCKHOLM — June 28, 2016 — Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer that’s always working on its personal space, today released the new “Asimov” update for Stellaris, the sci-fi grand strategy game from Paradox Development Studio. Available now for players on Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, the update comes with changes to the game’s border systems, new systems for diplomatic relations, new graphical enhancements to battle, and a whole lot more.

The Asimov update changes several in-game systems, including diplomacy, warfare, and empire expansion. The changes include:

  • Access through empires’ borders now open until closed by diplomatic actions.
  • Colonizing planets and building outposts now costs influence.
  • Embassies replaced by building long-term relationships with other empires via trustworthy actions.
  • Diplomacy interface includes additional actions and options – and diplomatic incidents.
  • New possible goals for warfare.
  • Battles are clearer and have improved appearances.
  • New ways to view maps with a variety of data shown.
  • New nomadic fleets and varied population factions.

For more information about Stellaris, visit http://www.stellarisgame.com/
Stellaris is available for purchase here: https://www.paradoxplaza.com/stellaris

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II Xbox One Release Date

2016/06/24
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Budapest, Hungary – June 24, 2016 – NeocoreGames announced today that The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II will be available on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Friday, July 1.

Following the success of The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing on Xbox One, NeocoreGames is excited to bring the second chapter of the beloved trilogy to Microsoft’s console on July 1. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing IInot only continues the epic tale of the world’s most famous monster-hunter, but is an improvement on the first chapter in every way. Apart from adding new skills to the overhauled classes and expanding the dark world of Borgovia, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II features brand new gameplay mechanics making the hunt even more complex and entertaining.

“We were very happy to see that so many of the Xbox One players enjoyed Van Helsing and we’re excited to bring them the next chapter of our award-winning trilogy. We really hope that they will have just as much fun playing it, as we had creating it,” said, Zoltán Pozsonyi, Producer, NeocoreGames.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II is a sequel to NeocoreGames’ action-RPG set in a gothic-steampunk world filled with monsters, weird science, humor and pop-cultural references and will be available for $14.99 on July 1. In addition to the base game come two DLC packs: Che Domovoy Minipet DLC and Expurgator Set DLC, that will be available for $0.99 each. The Che Domovoy will come with a rare minipet, gear and perk, while the Expurgator Set DLC will grant you a full wardrobe of unique and powerful set items.

Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China Multiplayer Update Trailer

2016/06/23
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June 23, 2016 — Nothing quite shocks the senses like the chilly winds and intense air-battles of 1940s southeast Asia. Today’s summery FTSOC Steam update not only improves multiplayer features, but also retrofits cockpit view/support, starting with a functional inside rendition of the RAF’s tropical Spitfire Mk. V. Furthermore, a pair of new fighters have been made available namely the Allied P-47D “Thunderbolt” and the Japanese Ki-44 Shoki “Toji”, each with a decent selection of skins and over-the-radio voice shouts in American, Chinese, Russian and Japanese languages.

Steam Store URL: store.steampowered.com/app/365810
Game Website: AirCombatAction.com

“Cockpit/Contender” Update Overview:

  • Added support for cockpit view. Just getting started on fighter interiors. Buckle up in the Spitfire Mk. V fighter in the Multiplayer, Dogfight or Free Flight modes (press “V” to cycle cameras/cockpit).
  • Online features improved. Collapsed multiplayer JOIN/HOST menus for better overview and accessibility, improved lobby/match views, added Steam invites (via lobby and pause screens), Leaderboards readily accessible, Steam profile avatars used for both multiplayer games and match stats, adjusted formatting/layout to make native chat more pleasant (use RETURN/ENTER to toggle chat).
  • Multiplayer modes. Flying below 200 ft partially hides you allowing for interesting escapes and sudden “jumps” on opponents. Player health for all multiplayer modes now displayed in the match stats/overview.
  • Visuals. Improved scene rendering for increased shadow and tree stability on (resulting in a less distractive landscape view).
  • Just for fun. Implemented real-time “documentary” color modes; sepia, black & white and vintage filters (available via the DISPLAY SETTINGS menu).
  • Two new fighter aircraft. P-47D “Thunderbolt” and Ki-44 Shōki “Toji” fighters with multiple skins and voice shouts.

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Warner Bros. Consumer Products Reveals Two New Partnerships

2016/06/23
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Geek News, Industry News, News

June 23, 2016 – Warner Bros. Consumer Products continues to make headlines at Licensing Expo 2016 with the announcement of two partnerships, further expanding their solid portfolio of products.

Pop culture jewelry and accessories creators Love and Madness have partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to release a series of jewelry lines inspired by DC Comics’ most iconic female Super Heroes, Wonder Woman, Batgirl and Supergirl. Fans can look forward to an assortment of vibrantly colored, on-trend pieces featuring each characters nostalgic symbol. TheWonder Woman collection will launch first, honoring the 75th anniversary of the beloved hero and will be made available during the holiday season.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products also announced that they are expanding upon a successful partnership with leading paper products creator American Greetings.  Beginning in January 2017, greeting cards, stickers, party goods and seasonal gift-wrap from American Greetings will feature characters from DC Super Hero Girls, Justice League, Wonder Woman and Scooby Doo among other new and classic properties in the WBCP portfolio.