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Transformers 5, 6, and 7 Get Theatrical Release Dates

February 12, 2016 – We are reaching out today to share some exciting Transformers movie news from Hasbro’s Allspark Pictures and Paramount. At Hasbro’s Analyst Presentation this morning during Toy Fair, Hasbro Chairman, President and CEO Brian Goldner announced new details about the next three films in the multi-billion dollar global franchise.

In partnership with Paramount, the writers’ room assembled by Hasbro’s Allspark pictures has created several exciting new Transformers stories and is beginning development on the next three theatrical films.

  • In 2017, Michael Bay will direct the next chapter of the Transformers films, with Mark Wahlberg returning to star. That film is slated for release on June 23.
  • On June 8, 2018, a new film is being developed which will tell the never before heard story of Bumblebee, one of the most beloved characters from Hasbro’s Transformers universe.
  • A third new film will continue the story of Hasbro’s iconic franchise which is scheduled for release on June 28, 2019.

Toy Fair 2016: Dark Horse Reveals New Character in Line of Game of Thrones Figures

NEW YORK, NY — Dark Horse Deluxe, an imprint of Dark Horse Comics, has revealed the latest figure in an ongoing series of characters from the critically acclaimed HBO® series Game of Thrones®: the Night King.

The masterfully sculpted figure finely details the leader of the White Walkers. It measures eight inches in height and is packaged in a collectors’ window box.

The Night King will be the twenty-fourth figure in the series and is slated for in-store release in September of 2016.

“The Night King’s confrontation with Jon Snow in the aftermath of the Hardhome battle is one of the most dramatic moments of Game of Thrones to date. We are very excited to have captured the power of this character in a stunning new figure,” Dark Horse Product Development head David Scroggy remarked.

Response to the Game of Thrones collectible figure line has been overwhelming, and additional characters are in development for release in summer and fall 2016. The Night King figure will be joined by Ygritte, Margaery Tyrell, Oberyn Martell, Grey Worm, and Varys.

Dark Horse also recently announced a limited-edition bust statue of the Night King, which will be released in March 2016.

Game of Thrones figures have a suggested retail price of $24.99 and are packaged in deluxe window box packaging.

Visit Dark Horse at Toy Fair 2016 Booth 4845.

Video Introduction to Conan Exiles

Oslo, Norway – February 11th, 2016Last month Funcom announced that the company is working on an open-world survival game set in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian, and that the game will enter into Early Access on the PC this summer. Today, Funcom is excited to release three new screenshots and a brand new behind-the-scenes video offering a further look into ‘CONAN EXILES’.

‘CONAN EXILES’ is an open-world survival game set in the brutal lands of Conan the Barbarian, the world’s greatest fantasy hero. The game can be played on private and public servers, either in multiplayer or local single-player. You start out as an exile, one of thousands cast out to fend for themselves in a barbaric wasteland, and from there you must hunt for food, grow crops, gather resources, craft tools and weapons, and build a shelter.

You can also band together with other players to build entire settlements and fortified strongholds, and wage war against your enemies as you unleash your fury in savage, fast-paced combat that will see limbs flying and heads rolling. You can even align yourself with the Hyborian gods, building altars to their glory and sacrificing the bloody hearts of enemy players upon them to shift the balance of power in your favor. Players will also have to face the purge: a special event where NPC armies from the neighboring kingdoms sweep in to destroy the progress that the exiles have made. Will you stand together with your fellow players against the purge, or will you use it to your advantage?

You can learn more about ‘CONAN EXILES’ on www.conanexiles.com. Follow the game on Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates. For more information about Funcom, please visit www.funcom.com.

The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries Launch Details

February 10, 2016 – Today we can share release dates and all-new screens for the first of three episodes in The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries.

The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries will premiere its first of three episodes, ‘In Too Deep,’ this February 23rd on PC/Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One® and Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, followed by a release on compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon App Store starting February 25th. The second episode in the miniseries, ‘Give No Shelter,’ will follow in the month of March, and conclude with the third episode, ‘What We Deserve,’ in April. All three episodes in the miniseries will be available for purchase at the cost of $14.99 USD or equivalent when the first episode debuts, including access to the second and third episodes as they become available.

In this premiere episode, ‘In Too Deep,’ Michonne joins Pete and his crew on the sailing ship The Companion as they cruise the coast for survivors and supplies. When a desperate signal for help draws them to a scene of horrific massacre, Michonne and the crew are lead further to the floating survivors’ colony of Monroe, which may just be harboring the person responsible for the carnage.

The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries stars the iconic, blade-wielding character from Robert Kirkman’s best-selling comic books, portrayed in-game by award-winning actress Samira Wiley (Orange is the New Black). Haunted by her past, and coping with unimaginable loss and regret, the story explores Michonne’s absence between issues #126 and #139 of the comic book. Over the three episodes of the miniseries, players will discover what took Michonne away from Rick, Ezekiel, and the rest of her trusted group… and what brought her back.

Ahead of its release, fans are invited to get an exclusive extended preview of the first episode of the series on Youtube.com/TelltaleGames this Sunday February 14th at 8:30pm EST / 5:30pm PST. The development team will introduce the series allowing fans to experience the first five minutes of the premiere episode, exploring Michonne’s struggle to remain among the living while being haunted by her past.

To date, The Walking Dead: A Telltale Games Series has sold more than 50 million episodes worldwide, earning more than 100 Game of the Year awards from outlets including Metacritic, USA Today, Wired, Spike TV VGAs, Yahoo!, The Telegraph, Mashable, Polygon, Destructoid andGamesRadar, and was also the recipient of two BAFTA Video Games Awards for Best Story and Best Mobile Game.
The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series and offers an emotionally-charged, tailored game experience where a player’s actions and choices affect how their story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Miniseries Episode 1 – ‘In Too Deep’is rated ‘M’ (Mature) for Intense Violence, Blood & Gore, Sexual Themes, and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official websiteFacebook, and follow Telltale Games on Twitter.
For more information on The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman, and all of his titles, visit www.Skybound.com and www.TheWalkingDead.com.

Reign of Terror Haunted House Special Event this Saturday Only

The Reign of Terror haunted house in Thousand Oaks, CA is hosting their 2016 Make-A-Wish fundraising event this Saturday, February 13, 2016. The hautned house will be in operation from 7:00PM to 11:00PM and tickets cost $17 dollars for general admission and $25 dollars for VIP access.

Reign of Terror is located at:
197 N Moorpark Rd, # B
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
above Gold’s Gym

You can purchase tickets and find out more information at their official website.

The Flame in the Flood Survival Tips Trailer

February 10, 2016 –  Pack your bags for a downriver journey of survival and self-reliance. The Flame in the Flood lands on Xbox One, PC and Mac on February 24, 2016.

The Flame in the Flood is a rogue-lite river journey through the backwaters of a forgotten, post-societal America. Forage, craft, outwit predators and brave the rapids as you make your way down the procedurally generated river.

Get lost in the fragile beauty of a forgotten world designed by veterans of both BioShock and BioShock Infinite, played to the tune of an original soundtrack composed by alt-country star, Chuck Ragan. Hunt, trap, and craft to not only endure, but survive.

Brave the dangers of the water as you seek refuge from the harsh realities surrounding you, accompanied by your trusted companion, Aesop. The ultimate wingman, your canine friend is as cunning as he is adorable, sniffing out and gathering the supplies essential to stay warm, stay fed, and stay alive.

Where will your journey take you?

Find The Flame in the Flood on Steam or learn more at http://www.themolassesflood.com/

Wargaming’s New Chief Human Resources Officer Hails from Riot Games

February 8, 2016 — Wargaming today announced the hiring of Jerry Prochazka as the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer. Prochazka brings more than 15 years of human resources operations and leadership experience in the video game and publishing industries. In his new role, he will lead all corporate efforts in regards to Wargaming’s cultural growth and innovation in employee engagement and retention strategies.

“With a global team of over 4,000 employees, the company has a tremendous responsibility to its people,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “The addition of Jerry to the leadership team highlights our commitment to further developing engaged professionals and an environment where people continue to thrive.”

Prior to joining Wargaming, Prochazka was director of talent at Riot Games and was instrumental in implementing talent management strategies that drove business performance and played a pivotal role in setting the cultural tone of the company. He has also served in various executive management positions with MediaTec Publishing, vVv Gaming and Accenture, as well as nine years of proven leadership experience in nuclear engineering with the United States Navy.

To learn more about Wargaming, please visit:

World of Warships Six Month Anniversary Events

February 5, 2016 —Wargaming is proud to announce that World of Warships is officially six months old! To mark this half-year milestone, the North American World of Warships team has created a special series of events for February.

Beginning today, February 5 and running through the end of the month, the “World Tour” event guides captains to far-flung ports of call. Participate as either “hunter” or “hunted” with the week’s featured nation. Participants will be able to earn signal flags, type 1 camouflage, discounts on ships from all nations, and premium time.

Official dates and featured nations for the tour are as follows:

  • Feb 05-08 United States
  • Feb 12-15 Germany
  • Feb 19-22 Russia
  • Feb 26-29 Japan

More information and details for the “World Tour” will be available February 5: http://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/world-tour/

In addition to this whirlwind global tour, February features two additional events to capture the attention of World of Warships commanders.  Events like the “Kaiju Hunter;” giving captains the opportunity to win a free Tachibana destroyer, and “The Big Game,” an event that offers a whopping x3 first-win XP boost during this year’s Super Bowl 50. “The Big Game” event kicks off Sunday, February 7 at 3:30 PM PST.

More info on “Kaiju Hunter” can be found here:
http://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/kaiju-hunter/

Information on “The Big Game” will be featured on Friday February 5:
http://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/x3-XP-during-big-game/

For the latest information, visit the official World of Warships website:

We Are the Dwarves Gameplay Trailer

February 4, 2016 – The Dwarven stars are slowly dying — putting the race at the edge of extinction. Hope lies in the depths of the Endless Stone, and 3 dwarven astronauts are sent on a perilous mission to find new life for their race. We Are The Dwarves explores the depths of space, and a mission gone wrong, helmed by brave dwarven explorers – Smashfist, Forcer, and Shadow. Explore worlds and battle alien lifeforms in 3rd person action reminiscent of classics like Commandos and Dawn of War II.

Launching on February 26 for Windows, Mac, and Linux, Whale Rock Games have released an in-depth look into the gameplay of their upcoming tactical adventure, We Are The Dwarves. Smashfist, Forcer, and Shadow all have a key role to play in your journey, and come together to form the dynamic balance between control, support, and stealth. In this video, Alexey Moskovchenko, project lead on We Are The Dwarves, shows just how crucial this understanding is, by showing each of the three dwarves abilities, and their implementation using the tactical strategy element of active pause.