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Dying Light The Following Release Date Window Trailer

2015/10/15

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October 15th, 2015 – Wroclaw, Poland/ Today Techland announced that its highly anticipated expansion Dying Light: The Following is set to launch in the first quarter of 2016. The reveal was made via a special video and accompanied by a message to fans from producer Tymon Smektala:

“So since Gamescom 2015, we revealed quite a bit about our upcoming expansion: the vast countryside map, the customizable dirt buggy, a new story and more. What we couldn’t say before though, was the release date. Today we finally know that Dying Light: The Following will launch within the first three months of 2016. This gives us enough time to put in all the content and surprises we have planned for you guys. So keep your eyes peeled for some sneak peeks into what we have in the works for you all. And we promise to share the exact day of release as soon as we get a final decision.”

One of the key features of Dying Light: The Following will be the upgradable and customizable all-terrain dirt buggy. In connection with the expansion Techland has launched its own automotive brand SILAS® Motors – outlining its car manufacture philosophy in the reveal commercial. Dying Light: The Following will be priced at $14.99, while all Season Pass holders will receive the expansion completely free.

About Techland

Techland is a leading Polish developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games. Its proprietary Chrome Engine 6 technology is among the world’s most advanced game engines, with Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3 compatibility and full DirectX 11 support. With a staff of about 260 specialists in four offices in Wroclaw, Warsaw, Ostrow Wielkopolski and in Vancouver, Canada, Techland is committed to delivering top-quality titles for worldwide markets.

Fallout 4 The Wanderer Trailer

2015/10/15

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October 15, 2015 – Watch as the world of Fallout® 4 comes to life in the newly released live action trailer – ‘The Wanderer’.

Fallout 4 is the next generation of open-world gaming where every second is a fight for survival, and every choice is yours. Only you can rebuild and determine the fate of the Wasteland. Welcome home.

Trailer

Slated for release worldwide on November 10, 2015 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, Fallout 4 is the long-awaited follow up to the 2008 ‘Game of the Year’, Fallout® 3, and the first title from the award-winning team at Bethesda Game Studios® since the release of their global phenomenon and 2011 ‘Game of the Year’, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®.

Fallout 4 is rated M for Mature by the ESRB For more information on the game please visit: www.Fallout4.com.

SHOUT! Factory TV Announces Kaiju Movie Marathon

2015/10/15

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October 15, 2015 – Following the success of Shout! Factory TV’s Kaiju Movie Marathon in July, Shout! Factory TV has once again teamed up with the monster magazine Famous Monsters of Filmland to bring you the Kaiju Movie Marathon: Gamera’s Revenge! Featuring 11 Gamera films and hosted by Kaiju expert August Ragone the monster mayhem will stream live for 16 hours on October 17 from8am ET to midnight ET. The marathon marks the 50^th anniversary of the first Gamera movie release in Japan.

The marathon will feature all 11 classic Gamera movies in chronological order from both the original Showa series (1965-1980) and the Heisei trilogy (1995-1999).

The Kaiju marathon comes complete with original introductions by renowned Kaiju authority August Ragone, commenting on the history and impact of these classic films. A two-time Rondo Award-winning author of Eiji Tsuburaya: Master of Monsters, Ragone has commented on Japanese film and popular culture on radio, television, in print, online, and at events for more than three decades.

The event will be streaming at www.shoutfactorytv.com. For mobile, tablet and connected TV devices the marathon is accessible via the Pluto TV app. The marathon is also available via Pluto TV (CH 427), in the living room (Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Apple Airplay), on the go (apps for iOS, Android and Amazon) and at your fingertips on PCs, Macs or on the web.

Prepare yourselves for something monstrous (again)! Tune in for Kaiju calamity and live tweet with #Gamera. August Ragone, as well as other Kaiju super-fans, will be tweeting and sharing fascinating Kaiju knowledge. Shout! Factory will be offering various prizes to viewers through the marathon, including copies of Ragone’s book, limited-edition “I survived the Gamera marathon” blankets, Famous Monsters of Filmland monster poster, among other items.

KAIJU CONTENT STREAMING ON SHOUT! FACTORY TV LIVE:

Gamera (1965)

Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)

Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967)

Gamera vs. Viras (1968)

Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)

Gamera vs. Jiger (1970)

Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)

Gamera: Super Monster (1980)

Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)

Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)

Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)

Schedule of Films*
8:00 a.m. – Gamera
9:30 a.m. – Gamera vs. Barugon
11:00 a.m. – Gamera vs. Viras
12:30 p.m. – Gamera vs. Guiron
2:00 p.m. – Gamera vs. Jiger
3:30 p.m. – Gamera vs. Zigra
5:00 p.m. – Gamera: Super Monster
6:30 p.m. – Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
8:00 p.m. – Gamera 2: Attack of Legion
10:00 p.m. – Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
*Times listed are Eastern time, approximate and subject to change.

ABOUT SHOUT! FACTORY TV
SHOUT! FACTORY TV is a premiere digital entertainment streaming service that brings timeless and contemporary cult favorites to pop culture fans. With a uniquely curated entertainment library, the channel offers an unrivaled blend of cult TV shows, movies, comedy, original specials and more – presenting an exciting entertainment alternative to major streaming services. SHOUT! FACTORY TV’s programming leverages a distinctive library of pop culture-defining entertainment curated from Shout! Factory, Westchester Films, Timeless Media Group, Scream Factory, major studios, independent producers and other sources from around the world. Whether reliving childhood memories or discovering television series, movies and comedy specials for the first time, SHOUT! FACTORY TV will provide an immersive, high-quality viewing experience across a wide variety of screens and platforms, online at ShoutFactoryTV.com and on smartphone devices, tablets and connected TV, with an initial rollout on Roku.

ABOUT FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND
Pop Culture. Sci-Fi. Fantasy. Horror. Famous Monsters magazine covers it all, living up to its classic title while staying current — and ahead of the curve. The first and finest genre fanzine created by Forrest J Ackerman in 1958, the internationally distributed FM has always been influential within the entertainment community while fostering fan excitement for decades. Our Captain Company (www.captainco.com) sells all manner of monster goodies, and we’ve moved beyond the page via social media and famousmonsters.com. Often imitated. Never duplicated. Famous Monsters is the winner of the 2015 Rondo Award for Best Classic Magazine.

Legendary and Warner Bros to Unite Godzilla, King Kong, and More Kaiju

2015/10/14

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BURBANK, Calif. — Following Legendary’s and Warner Bros. Pictures’ 2014 success with the global reinvention of the Godzilla franchise, the companies have come together to create an epic, new shared cinematic franchise. All-powerful monsters become towering heroes for a new generation, revealing a mythology that brings together Godzilla and Legendary’s King Kong in an ecosystem of other giant super-species, both classic and new. Monarch, the human organization that uncovered Godzilla in the 2014 film, will expand their mission across multiple releases.

The announcement that the reinvention of monsters continues was made today by Legendary CEO, Thomas Tull, and Kevin Tsujihara, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. The initial trio of films are 2017’s KONG: SKULL ISLAND; GODZILLA 2 in 2018; and then GODZILLA VS. KONG, arriving in theaters in 2020. While Legendary maintains its new home at Universal Pictures, the GODZILLA films remain in partnership with Warner Bros., who will now also distribute KONG as a part of this franchise. Production on KONG: SKULL ISLAND begins October 19th.

Warner Bros. and Legendary released Godzilla in May 2014 with an agreement to release Godzilla 2 on June 8, 2018. Both films feature the human Monarch organization. Shortly following Legendary’s pact with NBC Universal, Legendary acquired rights to additional classic characters from Toho’s Godzilla universe, including Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah. This paved the way for developing a franchise centered around Monarch and anchored by Godzilla, King Kong, and other famous creatures.

When Legendary announced films centered on Godzilla and Kong, fans all over the world speculated these two characters might one day meet in the same film. Classic Toho monsters including King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan, as announced at Comic-Con 2014, may also join the Legendary pantheon of giant monster mayhem going forward.

“Audiences really responded to Godzilla,” stated Tull. “Today, I’m excited to reveal that film was only the beginning of an epic new entertainment universe. As a lifelong fan of these characters, I’ve always wanted to see the ultimate showdown, and today we’re pleased to be announcing that and more.”

“Working with our partners at Legendary, we enjoyed tremendous creative and commercial success with `Godzilla,’” said Tsujihara. “It’s great to be able to revisit these characters and help create a franchise with so many creative possibilities for filmmakers. Fans love these big, globally iconic films and it doesn’t get any bigger than this.”

About the Productions:

KONG: SKULL ISLAND stars Tom Hiddleston, Sam Jackson, Brie Larson, John Goodman, Tian Jing, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, John Ortiz, Shea Whigham, and Toby Kebbell. Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts and written by Max Borenstein, John Gatins, Dan Gilroy, and Derek Connolly, KONG: SKULL ISLAND will fully immerse audiences in the mysterious and dangerous home of the king of the apes as a team of explorers ventures deep inside the treacherous, primordial island. Legendary’s Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni will produce with Mary Parent. Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod will executive produce. Warner Bros. will distribute the film in 3D and IMAX 3D on March 10, 2017.

GODZILLA 2 will be written by Max Borenstein and directed by Gareth Edwards. Legendary is producing with Mary Parent, and Alex Garcia will executive produce. The film is set to be released by Warner Bros. on June 8, 2018.

GODZILLA VS. KONG will be released in 2020.

Dark Harbor Boasts Sellout First Weekend and Nightly Special Events

2015/10/14

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Long Beach, Calif. – The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor opened on Thursday, October 1 and unveiled a spectacle of new, terrifying attractions. Thousands of brave thrill seekers joined the cast of spirits and ghouls for a completely sold out opening weekend. The blood curdling terror will continue with themed entertainment and thrilling special events on select nights through November 1.

This year’s Dark Harbor unveiled multiple new attractions including the horrific new maze, Lullaby, that tells the tale of the ship’s youngest soul, Scary Mary, the all-new Curse of Anubis Paintball Adventure, a Side Show of unimaginable Freaks and Oddities and the Big Top Bar featuring bubbling Absinthe potions for 21 and over guests.

Iconic Dark Harbor mazes Deadrise, B340, The Voodoo Village and Circus returned this year, each with new enhancements and horrors, haunted by the spirits of The Ringmaster, The Captain, Half Hatch Henry, Scary Mary and more than 200 grotesque monsters.

Dark Harbor offers harrowing entertainment and special ghoulish events throughout the season. A show on the main stage welcomes the Queen Mary spirits showing off their terrifying talents with magic acts, circus performances, monster dance parties, fire breathing, live bands, DJs and the Dark Harbor Sliders performing the Slider Olympics down slider alley.

Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 are the only evenings that Dark Harbor guests are invited to wear costumes. On Halloween night, Oct. 31, the iconic “Jewels” will return to Dark Harbor for a special costume contest and drag show. Nov. 1 welcomes the annual Dia De Los Muertos celebration with DJ Mikey O spinning all night long.

Dark Harbor will be open Oct. 15-18, 22-25, and Oct. 28-Nov. 1 from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. Thurs. and Sun. nights and 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri.-Sat. evenings. Tickets start at just $20 online. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit www.queenmary.com/events/dark-harbor.

October 16: Power 106 Night
October 17: AMP 97.1FM Night
October 18: KIIS FM Night
October 18: Fart Barf / DJ Dennis Owens
October 22: Power 106 Night
October 23: KIIS FM Night
October 24: KROQ 106.7FM Night
October 30: REAL 92.3 FM Night
October 31: Halloween Costume Contest & Drag Show
November 1: Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with DJ Mikey O

Styx: Shards of Darkness Announced

2015/10/14

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October 14, 2015 – Following its positive reception from press and players, Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studios wanted to delve deeper into the world of Styx with more ambition! The centuries-old goblin assassin Styx returns in a new stealth game, Styx: Shards of Darkness, with a bigger budget, bigger ideas, and a new engine: Unreal 4. Revealed in the first official screenshot of the game, check out a nimble, more refined Styx, built from the ground-up. Master of Shadows was a valiant exploration into the world of the green goblin thief, but in Shards of Darkness, delve deeper into a more complex narrative and fully realized world.

Having been in development for 6 months, discover in this first screenshot the new Styx, putting his skills to good use within the heart of Körangar, one of the many extensive mission areas to explore and creep around in Styx: Shards of Darkness.

Following the fall of Akenash tower, an extraordinary matter has forced Styx out of hiding to infiltrate Körangar, the city of the Dark Elves. Supposedly impregnable, a diplomatic summit offers Styx a chance at slipping in unnoticed, as he learns that the event is nothing but a mere façade… Moreover, the Elves have joined forces with the Dwarves, and the only thing both races have in common is a mutual hatred of the Goblins…

Embark upon a stealthy adventure with new enemies, new environments, and a plethora of new mechanics aimed at refining the abilities and movement of Styx; grappling around corners, climbing ropes, and using his trusty knife as a zip-wire. Shards of Darkness aims to offer unparalleled freedom of movement, along with refined stealth and assassination mechanics, expanding and improving on the strengths of Styx: Master of Shadows – which is coincidentally the Midweek Madness deal on Steam, until Friday 16, with an exceptional 66% discount off the price! A great opportunity to discover the origins of Styx.

Styx: Shards of Darkness comes to PS4, Xbox One, and PC next year.

Team17 Signs Lilith’s Horror Game Allison Road

2015/10/13

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Wakefield, UK – 13th October 2015 – Games industry veteran and independent games label Team17 are incredibly pleased to confirm details of their latest partner and game signing, Lilith’s first person next-gen survival horror game, Allison Road.

Allison Road recently hit Kickstarter after a great response from its community and press that saw their prototype gameplay video receive over 1.9 million views on YouTube. The game was on track to fund towards the end of October, however by joining Team17’s games’ label it will allow Allison Road’s creators to focus 100% on the game whilst having resources, experience and support available to them.

Debbie Bestwick, Team17’s CEO said “Allison Road is exactly the kind of game we are looking for to expand our label’s portfolio, the game is absolutely stunning and I look forward to helping Chris and his team on their journey. Our label was created by games developers for games developers and has been built in such a way to allow games makers of all sizes to focus 100% on the most important aspect ‘The Game’.”

Chris Kesler, owner of Lilith added, “We were incredibly excited when we received the call from Team17. Whilst signing with them was never in question, we were however faced with the decision to either carry on with our Kickstarter campaign or to withdraw from the program and get started straight away. After much deliberation, we chose the latter and are now looking forward to working with Team17 and accessing their vast resources to really take Allison Road to the next level”.

Further details on Allison Road will be available early 2016.

To keep up to date with all the information on Allison Road please visit www.team17.com and follow us on Twitter on @Lillithltd & @Allisonroad_HQ and @team17Ltd for future news.

PAX Australia Panels Announced

2015/10/13

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13 October 2015 – The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is excited to reveal this year’s panel line up for PAX Australia 2015. With over 120 panels and an unprecedented number of international speakers confirmed for PAX Aus, this year promises to deliver attendees the most entertaining, diverse, and informative, range of talks, debates, and shows in PAX Aus’ three year history.

Some highlights include:

Friday, October 30
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – The Augmented Future
Join Dues Ex Mankind Divided writer Mary DeMarle and Global Brand Manager Rodney Lelu as they showcase the upcoming cyberpunk thriller, taking you through exclusive gameplay and story on the future of Adam Jensen.

Rooster Teeth
Formed in 2001 with the online smash hit Red Vs Blue, Rooster Teeth has since grown into a Texas-sized production company, responsible for none other than Achievement Hunter, RWBY, The Gauntlet, Immersion, Slo-Mo Guys, and plenty more. Join the Rooster Teeth staff as they go up on stage completely unprepared and wing it!

Unravel – A Larger than Life Journey
Join Coldwood Creative Director Martin Sahlin as he takes you on a journey through the upcoming adventures of Yarny – a small creature made of red yarn, who explores the world around him by using his own body.

Saturday, October 31
Just Cause 3 – Appetite for Destruction
Join key members of Avalanche Studios – the makers of Just Cause – as they discuss the series’ inspiration and distinctive style and showcase the upcoming Just Cause 3.

Sunday, November 1
Naughty Dog presents Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Join Arne Meyer from Naughty Dog for an exclusive look at the upcoming Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End!
CD PROJEKT RED Presents: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Join members of CD PROJEKT RED to discuss the upcoming expansions for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and talk about the future of the series.

PAX Aus will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30 October to 1 November, 2015, as part of Melbourne International Games Week, and is organised by ReedPOP in conjunction with Penny Arcade.

Friday, Sunday and 3-day international passes are still available and can be purchased online at www.paxaustralia.com.au/registration.

For further information visit paxaustralia.com.au or follow PAX Australia updates via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Shadows of Evil Prologue Video #BlackOps3

2015/10/12

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Activision has released the official prologue trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Shadows of Evil.

Shadows of Evil introduces four unwitting characters who must uncover the secrets and challenges laid out for them by a shadowy figure, who offers them a path to redemption. Jeff Goldblum, Heather Graham, Neal McDonough, and Ron Perlman star in Shadows of Evil, a new survival co-op experience only available in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. Unravel the secrets and explore a massive 1940s, film noir-inspired world in the deepest Zombies experience to date.

#HORROR Official Trailer

2015/10/09

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IFC Midnight presents the official trailer for the upcoming horror film, #HORROR, starring Chloe Sevigny, Timothy Hutton, and Natasha Lyonne. The movie is out via Video on Demand November 20, 2015.

About #HORROR

You’ve got followers… Cyberbullying goes offline during one deadly night. Based on a shocking true story, #HORROR follows a group of preteen girls living in a suburban world of money and privilege. But when their obsession with a disturbing online game goes too far, virtual terror becomes all too real. Chloë Sevigny leads an ensemble cast that includes Natasha Lyonne, Taryn Manning, and Timothy Hutton in Tara Subkoff’s directorial debut.

Release Date: Friday, November 20^th (NY and LA / VOD)
Distributor: IFC Midnight
Director: Tara Subkoff
Written By: Tara Subkoff
Producers: Tara Subkoff, Oren Segal, Brendan Walsh, and Jason Ludman
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Timothy Hutton, Natasha Lyonne, Balthazar Getty, Taryn Manning, Stella Schnabel, Sadie Seelert, Haley Murphy, Bridget McGarry, Blue Lindberg, Mina Sundwall, Emma Adler, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, and Lydia Hearst
Rating: Not Rated
TRT: 90 minutes