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Star Wars: The Old Republic Knights of the Fallen Empire in Early Access

2015/10/20

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October 20, 2015 – BioWare and Lucasfilm today debuted “Alliance”, the new trailer for the upcoming Digital Expansion for Star Wars^TM: The Old Republic^TM, Knights of the Fallen Empire. Featuring a return to an emphasis on the interactive storytelling BioWare is renowned for, Knights of the Fallen Empire features new companions, new enemies and nine new chapters of an evolving, player-driven storyline where the choices you make will have consequences. Learn more about Knights of the Fallen Empire and watch the new “Alliance” trailer here:

In Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire, you will become the Outlander, a veteran of the Great Galactic War, traveling to the outer rim of the galaxy. There you will come face-to-face with a new threat, Emperor Valkorion and his Eternal Empire, only to discover that his dark destiny is tied to your own. You will lead the fight to save the galaxy but it is clear from your first encounter with the Eternal Empire that you will need help; you must recruit a powerful team of Companions – and build an Alliance

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire is available for Early Access today for Subscribers who were active between July and early October. The digital expansion will launch on October 27, 2015 and is free for all Subscribers.

To learn more visit http://StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/fallen-empire/.

Bohemia Interactive Acquires T-72 Main Battle Tank

2015/10/16

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October 17, 2015 – The award-winning Czech independent games developer Bohemia Interactive, known for the popular Arma series and DayZ, has recently acquired a decommissioned T-72 Main Battle Tank. The tank has been stationed at the one of the studio’s offices.

Ever since its debut with Arma: Cold War Assault (originally released as Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis*), Bohemia Interactive has aspired to create the ultimate military game. The latest installment in the series, Arma 3, released in September 2013, still enjoys full development support in the form of free platform updates and premium DLC. A major expansion coming in 2016, will feature the Tanoa terrain revealed at E3 this year.

Given the strong passion for all things military, the tank’s arrival felt like a fantasy come to life for many of Bohemia Interactive’s employees, who welcomed the studio’s armored love child with open arms. Naturally, excitement levels went through the roof when they were given the opportunity to go for a ride in the tank.

While the tank’s practical purpose might be best described as decoration, inspiration for developers, plus a promotional device for special events, it also serves as a reminder of the studio’s roots and represents Bohemia Interactive’s long-term commitment to creating the best (military) games available. A massive tanks goes out to everyone who has supported the studio and its games throughout the past 16 years. Your enthusiasm and support have been astonishing.

Ultimately, tanks are simply amazing to bestow. Thus, for everyone who feels the same way, Bohemia Interactive has prepared a glorious HD video of the Bohemia Tank in action. Enjoy!

BOHEMIA TANK FUN FACTS

The tank was originally used by the Czechoslovak People’s Army and its successors.
The tank driving controls have been disabled.
The tank’s cannon has been disabled and can only be rotated manually (this would normally be machine-operated).
The tank needs to be driven at least once a year to keep it operational.
The tank can only be transported over public roads during the night and this requires a special permit (in the Czech Republic).
You need a special license to drive the tank.
The tank has been nicknamed “Edita”.

T-72 MAIN BATTLE TANK HISTORY & SPECIFICATIONS

Type	Main battle tank
Place of origin	Soviet Union
In service	1973–present
Designed	1967–1973
Produced	1973–present
Number built	25,000+
Weight	41.5 tonnes (45.7 short tons)
Length	9.53 m (31 ft 3 in) gun forward, 6.95 m (22 ft 10 in) hull
Width	3.59 m (11 ft 9 in)
Height	2.23 m (7 ft 4 in)
Crew	3 (A commander, driver, gunner)
Armor	Steel and composite armour
Main armament	125 mm 2A46M/2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary armament	12.7 mm NSVT antiaircraft machine gun
Engine	V-12 780 hp (582 kw)
Fuel	Diesel, petrol, kerosene (it is possible to set the fuel type)
Power/weight	18.8 hp/t
Transmission	Synchromesh, hydraulically assisted, with 7 forward and 1 reverse gears
Suspension	Torsion bar
Ground clearance	0.49 m (19 in)
Fuel capacity	1,200 L (320 U.S. gal; 260 imp gal)
Operational range	460 km (290 mi), 700 km (430 mi) with fuel drums
Speed	50 km/h (road), 30 km/h (terrain)
Polygons	Billions

Fallout Shelter Gets New Update

2015/10/16

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Geek News, Mobile News, News

October 17, 2015 – We’re pleased to announce that an all-new update is now available for Fallout Shelter™, the first-ever mobile game set in the celebrated Fallout® universe from Bethesda Game Studios®, available for free on Android and iOS devices.

Thanks to Vault-Tec, a new mode, extra tools and new features have been added to protect and perfect your Vault including:

New Vault-Tec network protocols are finally in place. Now you can save your Vault to the “cloud,” (no moisture condenser necessary!) and continue any Vault experiment on all of your devices.
Some Dwellers are reporting sightings of a mysterious individual in Vaults around the Wasteland. Vault-Tec is offering a bottle cap reward for any positive identification!
Faced all the challenges the “normal” Vault simulation can provide? Introducing Survival Mode! More danger, More glory. Make Vault-Tec proud!
New Vault-Tec directive – Dwellers have been given authorization to scavenge equipment from dead Raiders. Gear up!
Are you an experienced Overseer who has already undergone Vault operational training? Now you can skip the tutorial!
In an effort to assist Overseers in running their Vaults more efficiently, Vault-Tec has added a statistics page to the Vault Dweller’s Survival Guide (VDSG).
Support added for Russian-speaking Overseers.
Continued general maintenance to the Vault simulation. Because when you speak, Vault-Tec listens!
Available exclusively on the App Store, all new legendary character Piper from Fallout 4 and five FREE lunchboxes!

Following its release in June on the App Store, Fallout Shelter achieved global success as the top downloaded game in 48 countries and the top downloaded app of any kind in 25 countries following its release. During E3 2015 Fallout Shelter received praise from some of the industry’s leading outlets, earning ‘Game of the Week’ from Touch Arcade and nominations for ‘Biggest Surprise’ from IGN and ‘Best Handled/Mobile Game’ from the official Game Critics Awards.

To learn more about Fallout Shelter visit: www.FalloutShelter.com.

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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Geek News, Halloween, News

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.