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Reign of Terror Haunted House Announces Fundraising Event

2016/01/25

January 25, 2016 – Janss Marketplace, located on the northwest corner of Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks invites the public to a scary event that will help a child in need make a wish.

The annual Reign of Terror Haunted House will open for just one night in February on Saturday the 13th from 7:00 – 11:00 p.m. at the Janss Marketplace to raise money for Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties.

Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions to bring hope and joy into the lives of children. According to a survey conducted by the TCC group, 89% of medical professionals believe a wish can improve a wish kid’s physical health. The Janss Marketplace, Conejo Recreation & Park District and the Reign Of Terror Haunted House believe they can help make a difference by reaching out to the community of Haunters, Halloween enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a unique and entertaining experience.

The founder of the haunted house, Bruce Stanton, said, “We heard about all the wonderful things MakeA-Wish does in our community and we decided we needed to support this cause.”

Stanton hopes to raise enough funds for three local wishes.

The Reign of Terror is a classic walk-thru themed haunted house featuring elaborate sets, props, lighting and sound effects which combine live actors with animatronics to create realistic and intense frights. The haunted house began as a small event at Stanton’s home. It quickly became a popular attraction that turned into the Reign of Terror. Reign of Terror is now a nationally recognized haunted house offering over 15,000 square feet and 82 plus rooms of pure freight entertainment.

This is a unique opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a scary good time in one of Southern California’s best haunted house experiences. Saturday, February 13 is the ONLY date the Janss Marketplace Reign of Terror Haunted House will open its doors before its annual Halloween dates. Mark your calendars and enjoy a haunted house experience you will not soon forget.

General admission tickets are $17 and VIP tickets, offering reduced wait time in line, are $25. The ticket booth opens at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 13. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.rothauntedhouse.com. At least 95% of the ticket proceeds will go towards Make-A-Wish TriCounties. Additional donations are always welcome and will be accepted at the Reign of Terror ticket booth on Saturday, February 13 during the event.

Join the Janss Marketplace, the Conejo Recreation & Park District & the Reign of Terror in supporting Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties. For more information about the event, please visit www.janssmarketplace.net or www.rothauntedhouse.com. If you’d like to learn more about Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties, please visit www.tri-counties.wish.org.

Star Wars: Episode VIII and Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Delayed

2016/01/20

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Geek News, Movie News, News

January 20, 2016 – Star Wars: Episode VIII, originally scheduled for release on May 26, 2017, will now debut on December 15, 2017. The move follows the extraordinary success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which was the first Star Wars movie to premiere in December. In the popular holiday moviegoing corridor, it smashed numerous records, including biggest domestic and global debuts of all time as well as the biggest domestic second and third weekends, en route to becoming the highest grossing domestic release of all time with over $861M and the third biggest global release ever with $1.887B.

Written and directed by Rian Johnson, Star Wars: Episode VIII is currently in pre-production and will begin principal photography in London next month. Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman will produce and J.J. Abrams, Tom Karnowski, and Jason McGatlin will executive produce. Stay tuned to StarWars.com for exciting updates in the coming weeks.

With Star Wars: Episode VIII jumping to December, Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales will set sail on May 26, 2017, from its previously scheduled July 7, 2017, berth. The blockbuster franchise’s previous installment, the $1B-grossing Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, also debuted in late May.

In Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Johnny Depp returns as Captain Jack Sparrow with Geoffrey Rush back on board as Barbossa, Orlando Bloom resurfacing as Will Turner, and a terrifying new adversary, Captain Salazar, played by Javier Bardem, in the mix. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, the film is currently in post-production.

Dying Light The Following – Weaponize Your Ride Trailer

2016/01/15

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

January 14th, 2016 – Wroclaw, Poland/ For the upcoming Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition, Techland reimagines its proven zombie-apocalypse formula with the addition of drivable dirt buggies. In the gameplay trailer released today, the developer goes into great detail about the game’s three-fold nature of vehicle development.

‘Your buggy is going to be crucial to surviving out in the open, so we want to create an emotional connection between players and their ride’ – explains producer Tymon Smektała. ‘On top of the lethal weapons and upgrades you’ll be able to add, there are a lot of cool paint jobs, a number of unmistakable bobble heads and little charms to put inside, so you can really make the buggy your own.’

In Dying Light: The Following, players will be able to:

– UPGRADE their four-wheeled weapon with such lethal add-ons as flamethrowers, UV headlights, ramming bars, and more

– CUSTOMIZE the buggy with more than 40 unique paint jobs and distinctive accessories

– MODIFY their ride with better suspension, engine, brakes, and other parts that will improve the buggy’s performance

Dying Light: The Following – Weaponize Your Ride’ can be viewed here.

Dying Light: The Following will be released for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One onFebruary 9th, 2016. The expansion will be available as downloadable content (priced $19.99), as part of the Season Pass, and as part of Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition (boxed and digital). All the buying options are explained in the infographics on the official website.

HITMAN to be Fully Episodic

2016/01/14

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COPENHAGEN, January 14, 2016 – Io-Interactive today released further details for HITMAN™ which launches on March 11^th for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC.

A change to the release structure, sees HITMAN become a truly episodic AAA game experience, with a major live component. Where players will perform contract hits on powerful, high-profile targets in exotic locations around the world.

Starting with a Prologue Mission and a Paris location on March 11^th, followed by the next location, set in Italy releasing in April and then Morocco releasing in May. From there HITMAN will deliver regular monthly content updates, including three additional locations; Thailand, the US and Japan until the season concludes in Japan later in 2016. With weekly live events and additional planned content in between the monthly updates.

“We decided to take the full leap and publish HITMAN as a truly episodic game experience,” said Hannes Seifert, Head of Studio at Io-Interactive. “Part of that decision is for that little bit of extra time to ensure every location we release is at the quality level fitting for a HITMAN game. But the main driving reason is that this will allow us to create a living game that will expand and evolve over time and establish a foundation for the future – this is the first game in a storyline which will continue and expand with future Hitman games.”

A new Intro Pack now contains Prologue and Paris levels and will release at the new price of $15 (or local equivalent). Each subsequent location will be priced at $10 as an add-on item to the Intro Pack*. Alternatively, players can buy the Full Experience up front for $60. This includes all of this year’s content as it’s released, and guarantees them not to miss any live or bonus content.

The disc version of HITMAN will ship at the end of 2016.

PlayStation users will also gain access to The Sarajevo Six. 6 Bonus Contracts, one of which will be released with each location and sees Agent 47 travel the world in pursuit of six former members of a paramilitary unit called CICADA in this self-contained side-story exclusive for PlayStation 4 users.

For players wanting to get into the game early, the HITMAN beta starts on February 12^th on PlayStation 4 and February 19^th on PC. Players can guarantee access to the beta by pre-ordering the Full Experience or the new Intro Pack.

* If players buy the Intro Pack but then want to get into everything the Full Experience offers, they can also choose to buy the Upgrade Pack for $50.

Related Links
Official Website: hitman.com
Official Facebook Page: facebook.com/hitman
Follow @Hitman on Twitter: twitter.com/hitman
Visit the subreddit: reddit.com/r/hitman

EVGA Z170 Classified K – Killer Performance Video Overview

2016/01/14

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Geek News, Hardware News, News, Trailers / Videos

January 14^th, 2016 – The EVGA Z170 Classified K is engineered from the ground up for the hardcore gamer. Featuring a next generation Intel Z170 Express Chipset with DDR4 3600MHz+ memory support, this motherboard is built to dominate. Built in Killer Ethernet helps to prioritize and reduce network latency to keep you at the top of your game. Of course, with EVGA overclocking DNA, this board is built for overclocking with a robust VRM and hardware design that is built for speed.

New and Key Features:

Intel Z170 Platform – The latest chipset from Intel giving excellent performance and efficiency.
Killer E2400 NIC – Helps to prioritize and reduce network latency to keep you at the top of your game.
USB 3.1 Support – The latest USB standard gives you the ultimate transfer performance.
Built for Overclocking – Robust GUI BIOS focuses on functionality and gives you incredible overclocking performance.

Learn more at www.evga.com/articles/00952/EVGA-Z170-Motherboards/

Video Overview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL7pecsSS_g

Arma 3 2016 Roadmap Video Released

2016/01/14

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January 14, 2016 – Entering its third year since official release, Bohemia Interactive today revealed some of their plans for Arma 3 in 2016. Via a new video blog, Creative Director Jay Crowe provides an overview of the ten most significant highlights of 2015, and a list of the ten most important things to look forward to in the upcoming year. Among the most anticipated items will be the release of the Arma 3 Apexexpansion, which will bring players to the 100 km² South Pacific island archipelago of Tanoa. The Apex expansion will be supported by new vehicles and weapons, a co-op campaign – and a free platform update that will improve Arma 3’s graphics, audio, usability, and more.

In terms of updates, the year will be kicked of by the release of the free Arma 3 Eden Update in February. This update will introduce the Eden 3D Editor – a brand scenario editor which will enable users to place and edit objects, define waypoints, set mission objectives, and more, directly within the 3D game environment. This represents a massive leap forward from the classic scenario editor, which has been a staple of the Arma series since its conception. Another welcome addition will be the new Launcher-based Server Browser, which will make it much easier for players to search and join a multiplayer server of their liking. Another highlight of the Eden Update will be the audio improvements, which come in the form of new audio configurations and samples. The update will be further complemented by a variety of usability improvements. Among the changes will be the replacement of the in-game font, which should make in-game text better legible.

Next up in line is 2016’s Apex. Similar to previous Arma 3 DLC, the Arma 3 Apex expansion will deliver new premium content, and a free platform update available to everyone who owns Arma 3. In terms of premium content, Arma 3 Apex’ crown jewel is Tanoa – the new terrain which was first revealed at E3 last year. In addition, the expansion will include new vehicles and weapons, and a co-op campaign. While more specific details will be unveiled at a later date, new vehicle classes, namely Light Strike Vehicles and VTOL aircraft, have been confirmed to be among the Apex arsenal. To make the new content shine, the free platform update will provide a graphics upgrade that will apply to the entire game. The upgrade includes an overhaul of the game lighting configuration, and introduction of new Sea Shader and Screen-space Reflections technology.

Bohemia Interactive also plans to build upon their new (web-based) service, Arma 3 Units. Launched in basic form at the end of last year, Arma 3 Units aims to connect players and Arma community groups. In the near future, Bohemia Interactive will increase the functionality by enabling users to join units with their Bohemia Account, manage unit roles, schedule events, post announcements, and more. Further down the line, the studio intends to integrate parts of the service into the game itself.

The Arma 3 Apex expansion, and the supporting free platform update, is scheduled for release in the second quarter of 2016. As of today, enthusiasts will be able to pre-order the Arma 3 Apex expansion on the Bohemia Store (regular price: 29.99 EUR / 24.99 GBP / 34.99 USD – pre-order price (20% discount): 23.99 EUR / 19.99 GBP / 27.99 USD). Those who are new to Arma 3, but want the most complete experience, can choose to pick up the Arma 3 Apex Edition (price: 59.99 EUR / 44.99 GBP / 69.99 USD), which includes the Arma 3 Digital Deluxe Edition, all Arma 3 DLC released so far (Karts/Helicopters/Marksmen), and the Arma 3 Apex expansion.

For more information about Arma 3, please visit www.arma3.com and/or follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Capcom Game Studio Vancouver Working with Epic Games on Projects

2016/01/13

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Geek News, Industry News, News

VANCOUVER – Jan. 13, 2016 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, the development studio behind the acclaimed Dead Rising®franchise, will begin working with Epic Games to utilize Unreal Engine 4 for its upcoming projects. More details on these as yet unannounced future games will be available at a later date. In addition, Capcom Game Studio Vancouver is actively hiring for a variety of development positions to expand its team and welcomes talented professionals who are familiar with the popular game engine and have the desire to create incredible new gameplay experiences.

“We have some ambitious visions for where we want to take our next games and while our previous proprietary engine served the needs for the projects at the time, shifting to Unreal Engine 4 delivers the right tools for our future direction,” said Joe Nickolls, Studio Director of Capcom Game Studio Vancouver. “Not only will we be developing on a powerful and versatile platform, we’ll also work closely with the team at Epic to maximize the capabilities of the latest and greatest technology. Using this industry leading engine also allows us to quickly integrate new talent onto our projects so that we can focus on pioneering new world class entertainment.”

For more information on Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, including available positions, please visit https://www.capcomvancouver.com/ .

Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses Pre-Order Program Launches Feb. 1

2016/01/13

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Geek News, News, Tech News

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2016 — (NASDAQ: VUZI), (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of video eyewear and smart glasses products in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment markets, is pleased to announce that on Feb. 1, 2016, the Company will begin to take pre-orders for the new Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses, scheduled to start shipping commercially in Summer 2016. The new M300 represents the next evolution of Vuzix Smart Glasses design, born from real world user feedback and industry requirements culminating from over two years productive use of Vuzix’ M100 Smart Glasses predecessor. The technological advances and ergonomic flexibility of the new M300 have evolved to meet the needs of the enterprise client, and will foster large-scale adoption in a wide variety of industrial applications. Further product details and a comparison video are available at Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses.

Clients will be able to purchase an M100/M300 Migration Package on the Vuzix website or directly through their Vuzix Account Manager for an effectively discounted price, subject to product availability. Clients who have pre-ordered will receive a new M100 immediately and then upon commercial shipment of the M300 in Summer 2016, will be able to exchange their M100 for the M300 at no additional cost. Clients who desire to keep the original M100 upon receipt of the M300 will be given the option to do so at a nominal additional cost.

“By taking advantage of this offer, enterprise users will be able to start earning ROI immediately with the M100, and maintain their competitive advantage over rival companies who delay,” said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix. “Those who roll-out the M100 into production now will be able to optimize work flows, gain user acclimation and capture unanticipated gains. Then, without losing any of the current benefits of the Vuzix Smart Glasses, they will be able to add or transition to the M300, with all of its ergonomic and performance upgrades for the long term.”

To aid in a seamless integration of the M300 into new client systems, as well as those currently deployed with M100s, Vuzix’ certified software application partners will be invited to receive beta M300s and associated SDK (software development kit) to ensure that their software platforms will support both the M100 and M300 concurrently.

“The new Vuzix M300 is not a departure from the M100 product, but rather a migration with significantly improved ergonomics and technical features, such as hot swappable batteries, Intel Atom processor running Android 6.0, and much more, all in a ruggedized form designed specifically for industrial use,” Mr. Travers continued. “Our strategy is to ensure that once the M300s arrive in production volumes, our software application partners are ready to integrate them seamlessly into our clients’ systems without delay.”

Pricing and associated commercial details will be available on the Vuzix website beginning Feb 1, 2016. For those clients who miss the M100/M300 Migration Package, or prefer to order only the M300, a separate Pre-Order program will be available. Pre-Orders will receive second shipment priority to the M100/M300 Migration Package clients when the M300s begin shipping in Summer 2016. Note that to support current and future M100 deployments, the commercially successful Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses will continue to be stocked and immediately deliverable beyond the release of the M300.

Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack 2 Gameplay Trailer

2016/01/12

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Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment revealed a closer look at the brand-new characters and content coming to Mortal Kombat X in Kombat Pack 2, the game’s next wave of downloadable content. The Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack 2 Gameplay Trailer showcases the Kombatants being introduced to the game’s playable roster in 2016 including the Xenomorph from Alien, Leatherface, Triborg and Bo’ Rai Cho.

Players who purchase Kombat Pack 2 will also receive the never-before-released Apocalypse Pack, as well as the following content for Mortal Kombat X:

Goro – The feral, four-armed Shokan warrior will be available as a playable combatant.

Apocalypse Pack – The Apocalypse Pack features three new character skins, reimagining characters Takeda, D’Vorah and Erron Black with an apocalyptic theme.

Brazil Pack – The Brazil Pack features three new character skins: Futbol Cage, Capoeira Liu Kang and Gaucho Kung Lao.

Kold War Pack – The Kold War Pack includes three new character skins: Motherland Sonya, Tundra Sub-Zero and Revolution Kano.

Kold War Scorpion – Kold War-themed Scorpion character skin.

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios’ most recent installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation. Awarded as the “Best Fighting Game” from 2015 The Game Awards and named one of “2015’s Best Games” from Yahoo! Games, Mortal Kombat Xcombines cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy.

For more information about Mortal Kombat X, please visit www.mortalkombat.com and www.facebook.com/MortalKombat.

Dying Light: The Following’s Story Trailer Teases New Characters and World

2016/01/07

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January 07th, 2016 – Wroclaw, Poland/ Today Techland added another piece to the puzzle with the release of a new story trailer for its upcoming expansion Dying Light: The Following. The video offers a glimpse into the ravaged yet mysterious world players will encounter as well as a first-ever look at some of the new characters they will meet.

“In the expansion, we’re aiming for a bit of a different mood to the story,” explains producer Tymon Smektała. “We all love some old good mystery, whether it’s X-Files or Twin Peaks, so that’s an element we’re introducing to our world in Dying Light: The Following.”

Last month Techland offered a sneak peek to Dying Light: The Following’s opening storyline in its story teaser.

Dying Light: The Following will be released for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 9th, 2016. The expansion will be available as downloadable content (priced $19.99), as part of the Season Pass, and as part of Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition. All the buying options are explained in the infographics on the official website.