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Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn Debut Gameplay Trailer

2015/12/04

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

MAPLEWOOD, New Jersey – Dec. 4, 2015 – Big Deez Productions has released the premiere gameplay trailer for its upcoming action game, Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn. This first look at the reignited title in motion was unveiled by Shaquille O’Neal during his special appearance at The Game Awards in Los Angeles.

“It was a thrill to join in a celebration of gaming’s biggest triumphs with the long-awaited return of one of its most towering figures. We can’t wait for fans to unleash the fury of the Big Diesel himself when this wildly stylized take on Shaq-Fufinally arrives,” said Big Deez’s CEO, Matt Karch.

An infamous icon of 16-bit gaming reimagined for a new generation, Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is an intense, combo-fueled, side-scrolling, beat ‘em up adventure starring the renowned sports star and entertainment personality. Master unique martial arts fighting styles to conquer the world’s greatest challengers. Made possible by the fervent passion of the crowdfunding community, it features modern audiovisual and gameplay design forged by a new team of developers inspired by the tongue-in-cheek fun and humor of the original game.

Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is expected to launch as a digital title on consoles and Windows PC via Steam next year. For the latest information, please like http://www.facebook.com/ShaqFuALegendReborn/.

About Big Deez Productions
Big Deez Productions is a collaboration between Saber Interactive, developers of Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo: Master Chief Collection, God Mode and others and Mine O’Mine a company that manages many Shaquille O’Neal’s business partnerships. Based in Maplewood, NJ the company has multiple development studios across making great games and bringing fun interactive experiences to life.

Dark Souls III Release Date Announced

2015/12/04

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December 4, 2015 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released new video assets as well as announced a Collector’s Edition, Day One Edition, and the release date for DARK SOULS™ III, their highly anticipated action role-playing game from famed Japanese developer FROMSOFTWARE. DARK SOULS III will be available throughout North America and South America on April 12, 2016 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One®, and PC via STEAM®. DARK SOULS III provides players with an all-new world filled with heinous enemies, hidden secrets, and captivating environments as they search to destroy the awakened Lords of Cinder and discover what has happened to this apocalyptic land.

The DARK SOULS III Day One Edition is priced at $59.99. Fans are encouraged to pre-order DARK SOULS III to make sure they secure their free Day One Edition upgrade, which includes the following items:

-DARK SOULS III software
-Prima Starter Guide
-Official DARK SOULS III Soundtrack
-Exclusive O-Sleeve packaging

The DARK SOULS III Collector’s Edition is priced at $129.99 and will feature the following items:

-DARK SOULS III software
-Prima Starter Guide
-Official DARK SOULS III Soundtrack
-Official art book
-Cloth game map
-10” Red Knight Statue
-Collector’s box

The DARK SOULS III Day One Edition and Collector’s Edition are exclusive to the PlayStation 4 system and XBOX ONE versions of the game and will be available at participating retailers while supplies last.

Elite Dangerous Minimum PC Specs for SteamVR

2015/12/04

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December 4, 2015 – The Elite Dangerous: Horizons beta is available now; Horizons is the new season of expansions for Elite Dangerous, beginning with Planetary Landings, (which you can try now in the beta.

When Horizons exits beta and releases on PC, ALL Elite Dangerous users will receive a free update that adds SteamVR support to the game. Everyone gets this, whether they have Horizons or not.

(As a side note, Beta SteamVR support is available now in the Elite Dangerous Horizons beta if you’d like to try it.)

The minimum spec for running Elite Dangerous in SteamVR is as follows:

OS: Windows 7/8/10 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core i7-3770K Quad Core CPU or better / AMD FX 4350 Quad Core CPU or better
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 980 with 4GB or better
Network: Broadband Internet Connection
Hard Drive: 8 GB available space

Skychaser DLC Released for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition

2015/12/03

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Geek News, News, Windows PC News

CHATHAM, Kent – Dec. 3, 2015 – Dovetail Games, the multi-award-winning simulation developer and publisher, today released Skychaser, a brand-new aerobatic expansion pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition.

The Skychaser expansion pack includes an exclusive Extra 330SC stunt aircraft created by established flight simulation developer IRIS Flight Simulation Software, accurately modeled down to the finest details, including a fully functional cockpit with authentic audio captured from a real-life engine. The aircraft, which is fast and agile and has dominated four real-life World Aerobatic Championships, will also feature six exclusively designed custom paint schemes, making this a prized addition to your virtual fleet.

Featuring four nail-biting challenges by acclaimed mission developer Jane Whittaker, Skychaser will build your aerobatic skills and test them to the max.

Gold Coast Cruisin’

Giving you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the Extra as you fly from Brisbane, Australia along the Queensland coast before landing at Gold Coast Airport. Put your precision to the test as you maneuver through this harrowing trial.

Canyon Challenge

Taking you over the peaks and through the crevasses of Yosemite National Park, you will need to perform high-speed aerobatic maneuvers down narrow, winding valleys, over steep mountaintops and other unpredictable terrain. Expect sudden twists and turns, vertical climbs, and sudden dives on this rollercoaster ride of a course.

Snowdonia

Set amidst the Welsh mountains in the UK, this is a course where you must demonstrate your mastery of the Extra 330SC by clinging to the sides of mountains whilst flying at high speeds, mere feet above the surface of lakes. This mission is unforgiving with a fast and frenetic pace.

Low Level

Starting at Half Moon Bay Airport in San Francisco and flying along the edge of the Pacific Ocean to a landing at Shelter Cove, you will soar over the Golden Gate Bridge and marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Sierra Nevada range. To complete this mission, you must fly the entire course at top speed and under 500ft. Are your low level aerobatic skills up for the challenge?

Skychaser is now available exclusively via Steam for $19.99 or bought together with FSX: Steam Edition for $39.99.

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition delivers an authentically accurate aviation experience for simulation enthusiasts and those with a passion for all things flight. The game is available now on Windows PC via Steam. For further information, please visit www.dovetailgames.com or https://fsxinsider.com/.

Great American Comic Convention Las Vegas this Weekend

2015/12/02

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Comics News, News

Las Vegas, NV – November 2, 2015 — On December 5th & 6th in Las Vegas, an all-star group of comic book creators, including 7 Eisner Award winners and several more Eisner nominees, will be coming to the Sports Center of Las Vegas for the inaugural Great American Comic Convention! Special Guest Creators include Tim Bradstreet, Tommy Castillo, Howard Chaykin, Darwyn Cooke, Tony Harris, Bob McLeod, Terry Moore, Graham Nolan, James Robinson, Joe Rubinstein, Frank Tieri, Billy Tucci, Len Wein, Bernie Wrightson & Mike Zeck.

Fans will be able to get their X-Men merchandise signed by the co-creator of Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus & many other fan favorites… comics legend and Eisner Hall of Famer Len Wein! Doors open at 10am on Saturday, Dec. 5th.

Weekend passes are available online at gacclv.com for just $35, free for children 12 & under with an accompanying adult. Cosplayers welcome and panels to be announced.

D23 Expands Membership Perks and Events in 2016

2015/12/01

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BURBANK, Calif. – December 1, 2015 – In 2016, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will expand member events with more experiences on the East Coast and new twists on current favorites.

D23 BEHIND-THE-SCENES EXPERIENCES: In 2015, D23 Members had the opportunity to explore hidden Disney gems—such as the Animation Research Library—while hearing stories from Disney luminaries such as Walt Disney Archives founder Dave Smith and animator Andreas Deja. In 2016, D23 will bring back this popular event with incredible guests and new locations, while adding even more surprises and a special gift.
SCREENINGS ON THE DISNEY STUDIO LOT AND AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT: In 2016, D23 will once again offer special screenings on both coasts of Disney favorites including Alice in Wonderland, Finding Nemo, and Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Plus, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Reluctant Dragon, D23 will hold a special screening event on the Studio lot including special guests, picture spots, and more surprises.
D23’S LUNCH WITH A DISNEY LEGEND: Following a year that included exclusive luncheons with such luminaries as former Imagineer Orlando Ferrante and voice actress Kathryn Beaumont, D23 will be bringing back the popular event series on the Walt Disney Studios lot, as well as adding events on the East Coast. The first event will be at Walt Disney World Resort with Disney Legend Charlie Ridgway, who helped open Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, and Disneyland Paris.
D23 DAY AT THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS AND ARCHIVES: D23 Gold Member-exclusive tours of the historic Studio lot and Walt Disney Archives in Burbank return, highlighting historic moments from Disney film, television, and theme parks—and in 2016 we will be enhancing the experience with a very special new location to be announced soon.
ADVANCE SCREENINGS: This year, D23 Members were able to attend previews of Cinderella and Inside Out in cities such as New York, Orlando, Chicago, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Next year, in partnership with The Walt Disney Studios, D23 will screen a selection of upcoming releases. And for those guests who may not live in the cities where movies are screened, D23 Gold Members across the country will be selected at random to receive complimentary movie passes, which will be included in issues of Disney twenty-three, D23’s quarterly publication.
D23 MEMBER NIGHTS AT NEWSIES—ON TOUR: Disney fans are cheering for the Tony^® Award-winning Newsies, now on tour. In 2016, guests in Salt Lake City, Portland, and other cities around the country are invited to see the show with premium seats on special nights and a talk-back with the cast following the show.
MEMBER MIXERS AROUND THE COUNTRY: After giving members a peek at the reimagined Disney Stores in Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Kentucky, in 2016, Disney Store will once again invite D23 Members for exclusive mornings of shopping, discounts, games, and goodies. Also this past year, D23 held mixers including Breakfast on Broadway in New York and Never Had a Friend Like D23 events to celebrate Aladdin in Phoenix, Sacramento, and Seattle. Look for more mixers in cities around the country in 2016.
MICKEY’S OF GLENDALE: The Walt Disney Imagineering employee store will once again offer shopping opportunities to D23 Gold Members at Walt Disney World Resort and in Southern California. Guests will be able to peruse collectibles and pick up official Imagineering merchandise. Dates to be announced in 2016.
D23 DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION—BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Following D23’s first “Home Edition” of Fanniversary, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp, D23 in 2016 will bring fans around the world unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the spectacular, Academy Award^®-winning animated feature Beauty and the Beast, which celebrates its 25th anniversary next year.
SIGNATURE EVENTS: Look for the return of some favorites, including SIP & SCREAM (a Halloween twist on D23’s Sip & Stroll event at Walt Disney World in the fall), as well as special holiday events on both the East and West Coasts. More details will be announced in 2016.

Dates, ticketing information, and more D23 events will be announced throughout the year. Full details on D23’s lineup of 2016 special events can be found on the Fan Club’s website at www.D23.com/events. All events and dates are subject to change.

Current event calendar:

January 29: D23 Behind-the-Scenes Experience, TBA, Burbank, Calif.
February 20: Alice in Wonderland, Burbank, Calif.
March 18: Lunch with a Disney Legend: Charlie Ridgway, Walt Disney World Resort
March 19: Alice in Wonderland, Walt Disney World Resort
April 8: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Burbank, Calif.
April 9: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
April 20: D23 Member Night at Newsies—On Tour, Portland, Ore.
May 21: Finding Nemo, Walt Disney World Resort
June 4: Finding Nemo, Burbank, Calif.
June 8: D23 Member Night at Newsies—On Tour, Salt Lake City, Utah
June 25: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.
July 18: D23 Behind-the-Scenes Experience, TBA, Burbank, Calif.
August 20: The Reluctant Dragon 75th anniversary screening event, Burbank, Calif.
September 23: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Walt Disney World Resort
September 24: Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Walt Disney World Resort
Fall: D23 Disney Fanniversary Celebration: Beauty and the Beast, more info coming in 2016
October 8: Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Burbank, Calif.
October 22: Sip & Scream, Walt Disney World Resort
November 18: Lunch with a Disney Legend: TBA, Burbank, Calif.
November 19: D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives, Burbank, Calif.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Opening Date Announcement on Dec 8

2015/12/01

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Universal City, California, December 1, 2015 – “When will “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” at Universal Studios Hollywood open?

This has been the #1 question asked since the theme park first announced that “Hogwarts is coming to Hollywood” in 2011. The perennial question will soon have an answer and Universal Studios Hollywood is about to shed some light on it.

More information is available here:

WHEN: Tuesday, December 8, 2015

TIME: 7AM PT / 10AM ET

WHERE: The Universal Studios YouTube Channel

For more information, visit the newly launched interactive website for a virtual tour of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and sign up for the latest news and information at www.universalstudioshollywood.com/harrypotter/signup.

Join the conversation online using #WizardingWorldHollywood. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Star Wars Battlefront – Battle of Jakku: Live from London TONIGHT

2015/11/30

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November 30, 2015 – Let’s play Star Wars™! Star Wars™ Battlefront™ – Battle of Jakku: Live from London (#StarWarsBattlefrontLondon) is taking place today, and will include the world premiere of The Battle of Jakku gameplay live streamed on Twitch. The below code can be used to embed the stream from the official EA Star Wars Twitch channel beginning at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm GMT / 8pm CET:

Among the 40 player set up at Star Wars Battefront – Battle of Jakku: Live from London will be Ali-A, Vikkstar123 and JackFrags who will do battle on two maps set on Jakku as well as the debut of a new mode, Turning Point, a vast Star Wars Battlefront game mode for 40 players

The Battle of Jakku was created through a collaboration between DICE and Lucasfilm and takes place 29 years before Star Wars™: The Force Awakens™ in the aftermath of the Rebel victory in the Battle of Endor – the pivotal moment when the New Republic confronted key Imperial holdouts on a remote desert planet. Learn more here.

Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Artwork Revealed

2015/11/25

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Walt Disney Studios and Marvel have revealed the artwork to accompany the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two collector’s edition movie box set – due out on December 8 only at Amazon.com.

About the MCU Phase Two Collection

The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp – an orb containing one of the legendary Infinity Stones! Plus Blu-ray 3D™, Blu-ray™ and Digital Copies of all Phase 2 films, in collectible packaging designed by artist Matt Ferguson. This set overflows with stunning Marvel memorabilia, including a gold-foiled page from the book of Dark Elves, an ancient drawing from the Morag vault, Avengers and S.T.R.I.K.E. uniform patches, a replica of the Tony Stark Tattoo from Marvel’s Iron Man 3, and much more!