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Wizarding World Opening Day at Universal Studios Hollywood is Sold Out

2016/04/06

Universal City, California, April 5, 2016 – Tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood for opening day of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” on April 7 are sold out marking the first time ever that the theme park has had to halt online ticketing transactions.

Anticipation for this long-awaited opening has also translated to the sell-out of all specialty products, including the popular VIP Experience and Front of Line ticket option for opening day, as well as Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9.

“We have been getting ready for this exciting day for the past five years and share the exhilaration with those guests who’ve made April 7^th a sell-out day,” said Larry Kurzweil, President, Universal Studios Hollywood. “This incredible consumer demand speaks largely to the arrival of ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,’ and the dramatic 75 percent transformation of Universal Studios Hollywood into an entirely new destination.”

Tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood can be purchased via EZ Rez™, the newly introduced, industry-leading online ticketing platform. This innovative, easy-to-use online ticket purchasing system features an array of new consumer benefits designed to enhance visits to The Entertainment Capital of L.A. This includes premium savings with all online transactions, one-hour early entry to “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” and the opportunity to reserve specific date visits.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.^SM, includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex, the Universal CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. World-class rides and attractions include the all-new “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” and renowned, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour featuring the intense “King Kong 360 3-D” attraction and the “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” thrill ride as the Studio Tour’s grand finale. Other popular rides include the 3D-HD adventure, “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and immersive “Super Silly Fun Land,” the critically-acclaimed mega-attraction, “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy^SM—The Ride,” “Jurassic Park® —The Ride,” “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride^TM” the “Nighttime Studio Tour” which runs on select evenings, and soon-to-open “The Walking Dead” permanent attraction, debuting Summer 2016.

Starz Rolls Out Digital Streaming Service

2016/04/05

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Beverly Hills, Calif. – April 5, 2016 – STARZ, the best overall value in premium pay television and the most watched family of pay TV networks in the United States*, announced the successful launch today of its “STARZ” digital retail service, providing STARZ streaming subscriptions directly to consumers and offering the first-ever download capabilities from a premium pay TV streaming service.

For $8.99 per month, fans now have the opportunity to enjoy instant access to more than 2,400 selections each month, including STARZ hit series ranging from “Outlander,” “Power” and the upcoming “American Gods” and other TV content, to Hollywood hits and popular movies including Avengers: Age of Ultron and, later this year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. In celebration of the launch of the new STARZ app, the second installment premiere episode of the STARZ hit series, “Outlander,” will be made available beginning April 7 for streaming and download in advance of its official premiere on STARZ on April 9 at 9PM ET/PT.

The standalone “STARZ” service allows for up to four users to watch simultaneously and virtually unlimited downloads. STARZ is available today through the App Store for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV, with the app supporting universal search through the Siri Remote. The new STARZ app is also available through the Google Play Store on a wide range of Android supported devices.

Starz CEO Chris Albrecht said, “Starz has entered the market today with an enormous value proposition for consumers.
Our programing will now be more widely available to the 20 million broadband only homes of cord nevers, cord cutters and cord shavers, including Millennials and other underserved consumers who need other viable subscription service options.”

“With the growing consumer appetite for our highly-rated, award–winning and diverse original programing and vast library of movies, our elegant and powerful app is the first in the industry to allow download capability to watch premium content anytime, anywhere, without the need for Wi-Fi access. Showcasing the rebranded STARZ offerings we announced last month, we believe this innovative app will also help fortify the broadband business of many of our traditional distributors and be even more appealing for inclusion in future video bundles.”

STARZ subscribers from cable, satellite and telco partners can also authenticate and view STARZ in the new, easy-to-use app. Users can purchase a subscription or authenticate STARZ directly in-app or on their PC/Mac and watch every episode of every season of the best of STARZ’s original programming, as well as the biggest, most extensive movie library of all the premium subscription networks in the U.S.**

As a single app destination for all subscribers who want to stream or download STARZ premium content, the intuitive content discovery design and navigation offers ease of use and a compelling user experience regardless of how the consumer purchased a subscription to STARZ. Subscribers to the STARZ sister networks, STARZ ENCORE and MOVIEPLEX, will also use this single destination app for access to streaming and downloadable content.

Further information on supported devices is available at www.starz.com/settings/faq.

STARZ Originals in 2016 include “Black Sails,” “Outlander,” “The Girlfriend Experience,” “Power,” “Survivor’s Remorse,” “Blunt Talk,” and “Ash vs Evil Dead,” and the first STARZ Original movie, The Dresser. Exclusive hit movies on STARZ in 2016 include: Avengers: Age of Ultron, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Inside Out, Pixels, Concussion, The Good Dinosaur, Ricki and the Flash, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, Cinderella, Tomorrowland, The Wedding Ringer and Ant-Man. Popular movie and television programming on the new STARZ ENCORE includes: I, Robot, Fever Pitch, Never Been Kissed, 22 Jump Street, Dances With Wolves, Gone Baby Gone, Monsters, Inc., Spider-Man 3, Superbad, Total Recall, True Grit, “Magnum, P.I.,” “Diff’rent Strokes,” “The Jeffersons,” and “Gunsmoke.”

New Turkish Tank Coming to Armored Warfare in 2017

2016/04/04

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – April 4, 2016 – Global publisher My.com and Obsidian Entertainment are proud to announce that Armored Warfare will get Altay, the new Turkish Main Battle Tank. The mass production of this brand new tank has been announced today by Otokar, the manufacturer of this modern vehicle. Altay is the first Turkish-developed MBT since World War Two. It was developed using the South Korean K2 Black Panther tank experience and is armed with a 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun, comparable to or derived from the Rheinmetall 120mm. Its maximum speed reaches 70 km/h. The Altay tank will be added to Armored Warfare in 2017 and its in-game characteristics and tier will be announced in the future.

New tanks and armored vehicles will be regularly added to Armored Warfare, thereby letting all tank games fans try all the latest modern warfare technologies.

Armored Warfare is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online tactical military game that puts the player into the world of modern warfare. In Armored Warfare, players get a chance to try the most powerful tools of destruction invented by mankind – from modern main battle tanks to scouts and wheeled vehicles. Using modern defense systems like anti-missile protection and smoke grenades, along with various types of armor and ammunition, players can jump into fast paced battles both in PvP mode and a vast amount of PvE missions.

Download Armored Warfare for free today, visit: aw.my.com.To learn more about Armored Warfare, please visit aw.my.com, ‘Like’ it on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @ArmoredWar for all the latest developer updates and news.

Stronghold Kingdoms Comes to Nokia 3310

2016/04/01

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Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

April 1, 2016 – Miracles happen. While Firefly Studios are busy bringing Stronghold Kingdoms to life on iPad, iPhone and Android devices they are also hard at work on another project equally dear to their hearts. After weeks of intense prototyping, power meetings and rummaging through old boxes to actually find one of the phones, the British developer has finally revealed their secret project.

Behold the first gameplay footage of Kingdoms running on Nokia’s classic handset!

While this is early pre-pre-Alpha footage and thus completely unrepresentative of the final product, the Stronghold developer hopes it is apparent just how much love has been put into the demake. A late addition to the scheduled line-up of supported platforms and devices, the 3310 build was put into production after one developer dropped his iPhone. Smashing it to pieces for the 14th and final time.

“I was sitting down after our fourth daily stand-up meeting when it happened. The phone fell right out of my pocket and shattered as it came into contact with the office console. Even that visible, thick layer of dust couldn’t protect my phone as it fell” said Steve Stevenson, Lead Conceptual Tools Prototyper at Firefly. “While piecing together the shattered remains, our only means of testing the game on iOS, someone started to reminisce about their old handsets. As soon as they mentioned the 3310 and our eyes met I knew exactly what we had to do.”

Main Features

Forget Snake! Experience classic Stronghold gameplay on your 3310
Command peasants with controls redesigned for physical number pads
Enjoy beautifully recreated monotone graphics at 84×84 resolution
Somehow play cross-platform against PC, Mac, iOS and Android users
Never worry about dropping your phone again!

To prepare for the launch of Stronghold Kingdoms, PC and Mac users can download the game for free at http://www.strongholdkingdoms.com/

DOOM Live Action Cinematic Trailer

2016/03/31

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

March 31, 2016 – Follow the exploits of the DOOM Marine in this newly released, full-length live action trailer! Today also marks the start of DOOM’s Closed Multiplayer Beta, which runs from March 31 – April 3 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. We recently released a series of gameplay videos to prep players for the game’s intense multiplayer action. Check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB60F5590E713F60F

DOOM is under development at id Software, the studio that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and invented multiplayer Deathmatch. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes. Expand your gameplay experience using DOOM SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.

DOOM is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and will launch worldwide on May 13, 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. For more information about the game please visit www.DOOM.com.

SteelSeries and Virtus Pro Announce Partnership

2016/03/30

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Geek News, News

CHICAGO – March 30, 2016 – SteelSeries, the global leader in eSports performance hardware, today announced a multi-year partnership agreement with Virtus Pro, a gaming organization based in the Eastern European region. Starting today, all of the Virtus Pro professional athletes will be competing with SteelSeries-developed hardware across all disciplines, worldwide.

“Virtus Pro is a legendary franchise that we’re proud to finally be working with on a very intimate level,” said Zach Hill, SteelSeries’ Head of Marketing. “Starting with the MLG CS:GO Major this week, our relationship goes far beyond using our products and wearing our logo. We’re working together to develop unique high-performance products, and giving our fans a new level of exposure to the lives eSports athletes.”

“The opportunity for our players to use SteelSeries equipment for the long-term future was something that was met with a resounding yes when first discussed,” said Anton Cherepennikov, CEO, Virtus Pro. “We require the best possible partnerships to further develop our brand as an international powerhouse in the eSports industry. This has been a long time coming and we’re happy to be working officially with SteelSeries.”

“We demand the best possible products while competing, and anything less than excellence isn’t enough by our standards. With SteelSeries, we have a gear partnership that gives us everything we need to focus on our matches,” said Wiktor “TaZ” Wojtas, Captain of Virtus Pro CS:GO. “The opportunity to work with the developers at SteelSeries to create their future devices is one I’m very eager to start.”

Follow SteelSeries on Facebook and Twitter for the latest happenings of Virtus Pro and the rest of our crew. For more information about Virtus Pro and their roster of athletes, visit www.virtus.pro.

HyperX Announces Cloud Revolver Gaming Headset

2016/03/30

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Geek News, News, Tech News

Fountain Valley, CA – March 30, 2016 – HyperX™, a division of Kingston® Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced HyperX Cloud Revolver™, the newest addition to the Cloud headset family/range. It will ship May 9 and is available for preorderApril 1 from Amazon, Best Buy and Newegg. HyperX Cloud Revolver proudly carries the Cloud name and reputation for great sound, comfort and durability.

The headset features a studio grade sound stage with 50mm directional drivers to deliver wider depth and width for improved audio precision in first-person shooter and open environment games. The tuning of the driver, mechanical design of the front acoustical chamber, larger ear cups and exhaust vents allow users to hear an opponent more clearly from further away and gain the ultimate competitive advantage. Music lovers will appreciate the concert hall-like experience when listening to their favorite tunes.

HyperX Cloud Revolver uses signature red memory foam and premium leatherette on the ear cups and head band to provide award-winning comfort and quality for long hours of gameplay like its Cloud and Cloud II predecessors. The steel frame suspension design provides long-lasting durability, stability and quality. HyperX Cloud Revolver’s detachable noise-cancelling microphone offers crisp, clean and clear voice quality and reduced background noise. It is multi-platform compatible (PC, console and mobile devices) and is certified by TeamSpeak™ and Discord; and, is compatible with Skype™, Ventrilo, Mumble and RaidCall. A 2mm audio control box extension is also included with stereo and mic plugs.

Fans who attend the MLG CS:GO Major Championship in Columbus, Ohio from April 1-3 will be among the first to have the opportunity to purchase HyperX Cloud Revolver. HyperX is the official headset, memory and SSD sponsor of the championship which features a $1 million (USD) prize pool.

“HyperX Cloud Revolver’s wide audio sound profile will be a game changer in the FPS genre. Gamers who wear this headset will have an advantage as they’ll be able to hear their opponents’ location from further away,” said Annie L. Gerard, global strategic marketing manager, HyperX. “Since the beginning, this headset was designed to deliver the most detailed and widest sound stage in the market to give gamers the maximum competitive edge.”

HyperX Cloud Revolver is backed by a two-year warranty and legendary HyperX reliability.

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR4 and DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, headsets and mouse pads. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation. HyperX is committed to eSports as it sponsors over 25 teams globally and is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows including Brasil Game Show, China Joy, DreamHack, gamescom and PAX.

For more information visit the HyperX home page.

HyperX Cloud Revolver Features and Specifications:

Studio-grade sound stage: HyperX Cloud Revolver has a wider audio range that creates depth and width for optimal audio precision and a competitive edge. You’ll hear your opponents’ location more accurately from further away. Its larger sound stage is ideal for FPS and open environment gameplay and for a concert hall-like experience when listening to music.
Next-generation directional 50mm drivers: Refined 50mm directional drivers are positioned parallel to the ears for a clean, crisp sound with enhanced bass. The drivers direct the sound into the ear for precise audio positioning.
Signature HyperX award-winning memory foam: Red memory foam is visible from back of the ear cups to differentiate HyperX from its competitors. The higher quality, dense foam signifies HyperX award winning comfort and quality while providing ultimate comfort during prolonged gaming sessions.
2M audio control box extension with stereo and mic plugs: HyperX Cloud Revolver comes with a 2 meter audio control box extension with stereo and mic plugs for PC. It’s ideal for use with the on-board sound card.
Durable steel frame: Designed in Germany, HyperX Cloud Revolver has a solid-steel frame for long-lasting durability and stability.
Detachable noise-cancellation microphone: The removable microphone boom makes it easy to plug in for gaming or unplug to listen to music. It features a flexible design and custom mic positioning.
Multi-platform compatibility: HyperX Cloud Revolver is compatible with PC, Xbox One™¹, PS4™, Wii U™, Mac® and Mobile² so you can use one headset for PC and console gaming.
TeamSpeak certified: TeamSpeak™ certifies the voice quality to be clear and crisp with excellent sound quality. No audible echoes, background noises or voice distortions were detected in tests. Other compatible chat clients include Discord, Skype™, Ventrilo, Mumble and RaidCall.

Headphone:

Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response:12Hz–28,000 Hz
Impedance: 30 Ω
Sound Pressure Level: 104.5dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: < 2%
Input Power: Rated 30mW, Maximum 500mW
Weight: 360g
Weight w/ mic and cable: 376g
Cable length and type: Headset (1m) + Audio Control Box (2m)
Connection: Headset – 3.5mm plug (4 pole) + Audio Control Box – 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs

Microphone:

Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Uni-directional, Noise-canceling
Frequency response: 50Hz–18,000 Hz
Sensitivity: -40dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)

¹Adapter required for Xbox One™ controllers with no 3.5mm port. (Adapter sold separately).

² Compatible with devices with CTIA standard connectors.

HyperX can be found on:
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hyperx
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hyperxcommunity
Twitter: http://twitter.com/hyperx
Instagram: https://instagram.com/hyperx/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/164609?trk=tyah
Google+: https://plus.google.com/+hyperx/videos

Master of Orion Lands on Mac OS X

2016/03/30

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Geek News, Mac PC News, News

E3 2015 Wargaming Master of Orion Screenshot

March 29, 2016 — Master of Orion has taken the first step in conquering a new platform with the next stage of Early Access. Now those on Mac OS X devices can rediscover this legendary 4X title along with all its modern enhancements. A total of nine races are immediately playable with the most recent galactic additions including the power of the hive with the Klackon, the technological might of the Meklar, and the ruthlessness of the Terran—a race exclusive to the Master of Orion Collector’s Edition. There are four unique ways to conquer Orion, from Technological to Excellence to Conquest to Diplomatic.

Built specifically for the Mac OS X platform with Unity, Master of Orion has a galaxy of awesome content just waiting to be discovered. Multiplayer and tactical battles force you to call on every bit of military savvy to conquer AI and PvP opponents. An all-star English-language cast, featuring Mark Hamill and Troy Baker (to name just a few), are your confidants and enemies. Random galaxies, custom race designing, and unpredictable AI creates a game where the possibilities are as massive as each galaxy.

Early Access is available through purchase of the Collector’s Edition of Master of Orion. You can also get your hands on the original Master of Orion trilogy, an exclusive race, digital art book, and much more.

That’s not all. NGD Studios and WG Labs are constantly improving Master of Orion, and they need your help. Join forces with other explorers, supply your feedback and, most of all, conquer the stars!

The Master of Orion Collector’s Edition grants immediate access to the game:

Corsair Unveils the M65 PRO RGB Gaming Mouse

2016/03/29

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Geek News, News, Peripherals News

FREMONT, CA – March 29th 2016 – Corsair®, a leader in high-performance gaming hardware, today announced the immediate availability of the new M65 PRO RGB gaming mouse. Equipped with an advanced 12,000 dpi optical sensor, revolutionary surface calibration tuning utility and high-precision switches, the M65 PRO RGB builds on the original Corsair M65’s legacy for durability and comfort while adding the latest in mouse sensor and customisation technology.

Corsair’s new M65 PRO RGB is a competition-grade FPS gaming mouse with the technology you need to win, the flexibility to make it your own, and the build quality to last. The high-accuracy 12,000 dpi optical sensor provides pixel-precise tracking and the advanced surface calibration support offers supreme responsiveness for your playing surface. An aircraft-grade aluminum chassis provides low weight and high durability, and with the dedicated sniper button, take advantage of on-the-fly dpi switching to instantly match mouse speed to gameplay demands for extreme accuracy.

The M65 PRO RGB’s advanced weight tuning system allows the gamers to adjust the mouse’s center of gravity to match their play style; lighter for fast-deadly precision and heavier for decisive movements. Harness the power of Corsair Utility Engine (CUE) for advanced button configuration, macro programming and three-zone dynamic multi-color backlighting customization. Gain an advantage by customizing your configuration and play your way with the eight strategically placed reprogrammable buttons. High-capacity Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks and low friction PTFE glide pads ensures reliable performance that holds up through even the longest campaigns.

Specifications

12000 DPI high-accuracy sensor: Custom tuned, gaming grade sensor for pixel-precise tracking.
Aircraft-grade aluminum structure: Light weight, durability, and optimal mass distribution.
Advanced weight tuning system: Set the center of gravity to match your play style.
Surface calibration tuning utility: Optimizes sensor precision and responsiveness for your playing surface.
Optimized sniper button positioning: Take advantage of on-the-fly DPI switching to instantly match mouse speed to gameplay demands.
Harness the Power of CUE: Don’t just configure your mouse – program it with double macros, custom RGB lighting, and more.
Eight strategically placed buttons: Gain an advantage by customizing your button configuration and play your way.
High-capacity Omron switches rated for 20 million clicks: Ensure reliable performance that holds up through even the longest campaigns.
High-mass scroll wheel: A rubberized exterior is wrapped around a metallic core for great feel and tactile precision.
Extra-large PTFE glide pads: Great feel and swift, precise movement with minimal effort.
MSRP: $59.99 Exc. Tax

Availability

The M65 PRO RGB Black is available immediately from Corsair’s worldwide network of authorized retailers, and distributors, as well as direct from Corsair.com. The M65 PRO RGB White will be available in the next month.

Web Pages:

For more information on the M65 PRO RGB, visit

http://www.corsair.com/m65pro

Mezco Unleashes Hellraiser Pinhead 12 inch Figure

2016/03/28

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Geek News, Halloween, News

March 28, 2016 – Deep from within the dimension of eternal torments comes the High Priest of Hell himself: Pinhead. Mezco brings the leader of the Cenobites into our realm with an exquisite 12-inch figure and the cries of the damned rage loudly with anticipation. Pinhead’s detailed portrait sculpture captures each grid scar and nail of his infamous visage. Looking into the eyes of the figure, one can almost feel his insatiable craving for souls.

Great care has been paid to each detail of Pinhead’s attire. His vestments perfectly capture the look from the legendary film. The flayed portions of Pinhead’s flesh bear witness to his suffering with a realistic wet-look finish. His sacred instruments, a trio of blades, dangle from his holy robes. The figure comes complete with two sets of hands: one set to hold the included Lament Configuration for summoning the Cenobites, and a second set to wield his instruments of transformation. Pinhead features seven points of articulation and is packaged in a specially die-cut collector friendly window box that highlights his grotesque beauty. Pinhead brings Hell to Earth in September / October.

Are you prepared for the rapturous torments that await?

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