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Dead Island Retro Revenge First Trailer

2016/05/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Larkspur, Calif., May 9, 2016 – Deep Silver released today the first trailer for the all-new 16-bit side-scrolling action game, Dead Island Retro Revenge.

Hell-bent on saving his cat, Max must carve a bloody path through a zombie-infested California, tearing his way through hordes of the undead, battalions of corrupt soldiers, and a slew of evil-minded ex-cons. Pull off crazy combos, collect power-ups, wield super weapons, and unleash insane magic attacks as you fight to become the amazing 16-bit side-scrolling hero you’ve always believed yourself to be!

Features:
• Retro look meets melee-based combat
• Featuring leader boards, achievements and a level of depth beyond the genre
• Game mechanics include power-ups, super attacks and a cool combo system

Dead Island Definitive Collection is a compilation containing Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition and also includes for free Dead Island Retro Revenge. It will be available at retail and digital for a suggested price of $39.99.

The digital pre-order on Steam will start later today and make sure to check the Steam community hub for some fabulous discounts!

Available at the same time, Dead Island Definitive Edition, and Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition will each be available separately and as a digital download for Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC at suggested a price of $19.99.

All three titles, Dead Island Definitive Edition, Dead Island: Riptide Definitive Edition, plus the compilation Dead Island Definitive Collection are scheduled for release May 31, 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC.

Product Details
Release: May 31, 2016
Publisher: Deep Silver
Platforms: PS4™, Xbox One, PC
Price: $39.99 (Collection)
$19.99 (Editions)
Age Rating: ESRB M

Madden NFL 17 Cover Athlete Announces on May 12

2016/05/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 9, 2016 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) announced that the Madden NFL 17 cover athlete will be revealed Thurs, May 12 live during the 6pm ET/3pm PT edition of ESPN SportsCenter. Fans can tune-in to check out which NFL phenom has earned cover honors this year, and also get their first look at an all-new gameplay trailer.

EA Access* members can try Madden NFL 17 before it’s released for a limited time as part of a Play First Trial, only on Xbox One.

Madden NFL 17 is developed in Orlando, Florida by EA Tiburon and will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360®, PlayStation®4 andPlayStation®3 on August 23. To learn more about Madden NFL 17, visit http://www.easports.com/madden-nfl.

All player participation has been facilitated by NFL Players Inc., the licensing and marketing subsidiary of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA).

EA SPORTS™ is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling videogame franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programs and cross-platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sports through videogames, including Madden NFL football, EA SPORTS™ FIFA, NHL® hockey, NBA LIVE basketball, Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR® golf, SSX™ and EA SPORTS UFC®.

For more information about EA SPORTS, including news, video, blogs, forums and game apps, please visit www.easports.com to connect, share and compete.

*CONDITIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS APPLY. SEE EA.COM/EAACCESS/TERMS AND EA.COM/EAACCESS FOR DETAILS.

EA Announces Battlefield 1

2016/05/06
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – May 6, 2016 – Today DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, announced Battlefield™ 1. Only inBattlefield 1 will you bring a horse to a tank fight and squad-up with your allies in epic multiplayer battles with up to 64 players. Through ever-changing environments at the dawn of all-out war, no battle is ever the same.  Battlefield 1 will launch on October 21st, 2016 Worldwide on Xbox One, Origin™ for PC and PlayStation®4.

Battlefield 1 takes you across multiple and varied locations in a bid to fight your way through immersive battles. From tight urban fights in a besieged French city, to big open spaces in the Italian Alps and frantic combats in the deserts of Arabia, discover a world at war through an adventure-filled campaign.

In a true multiplayer sandbox experience, take to the skies and engage in high-octane dogfights through treacherous landscapes, or have a battleship obliterating the coast from the sea, and engage in some of the biggest battles ever seen as empires clash for supremacy.

“The game will deliver a fresh experience full of what makes Battlefield great, with a multiplayer sandbox, immersion, epic scale, authenticity, team play and an ever-changing world full of unexpected Battlefield moments,“  said Aleksander Grøndal, Senior Producer, DICE. “We’re inviting players on an epic journey across a war-torn world, taking them to the Great War and providing something both varied and unique in Battlefield 1.”

Set against the backdrop of World War 1, witness the birth of modern warfare, as the Great War saw a furious arms race with new machines and weapons created to get the upper hand during the most technologically divergent war of all time. Feel the intensity and immersion as Battlefield 1takes advantage of this modern arsenal to deliver the experience fans love, but with a fresh and modern twist.

Watch the first look of Battlefield 1 here, and discover more on the future of Battlefield at www.battlefield.com.

Fans can also sign up to become a Battlefield Insider here. Get early access to the Battlefield 1 public beta, in-game rewards, exclusive content and sneak peeks at news about Battlefield (plus news about other EA games, services, and events).
Battlefield 1 will launch on October 21st, 2016 Worldwide on Xbox One, Origin™ for PC and PlayStation®4.

EA Access and Origin Access members can play Battlefield 1 for a limited time before launch with Play First Trials. EA Access members receive a 10% discount when they purchase a digital version of the game on Xbox Live, and Origin Access members get a 10% discount when they purchase the game through Origin*.

Join the Battlefield conversation on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter®.

Evil Twin Studios Announces No Haunted House for 2016

2016/05/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

May 6, 2016 – Thanks for all your messages asking about what’s next for Evil Twin Studios! Your enthusiasm and support has provided us the inspiration to create such award-winning haunted attractions as Theater of Terror, Raymond Hill Mortuary, and WARD 13.

Unfortunately, it is with heavy hearts (heavy, blood-oozing hearts) that we formally announce that we will not be creating a haunted attraction for 2016.  After three very successful years in a row, we have hit the wall that every haunt eventually hits: we haven’t been able to secure a suitable location for this Fall. Normally, at this point in the year, we have already decided on our theme, mapped out our haunt, and started pre-building props.  Without that kind of lead time, we can’t create the amazing, horrifying experiences our fans expect and deserve.  So even if we discovered the perfect location tomorrow, it’s safe to say there will be no haunt this year.

On the positive side, that means the creators, builders, and actors of Evil Twin Studios will finally have a chance to get out and enjoy all of the other haunted attractions that Southern California has to offer.  Undoubtedly this will get our creative juices flowing to bring you an even more thrilling experience for the 2017 Halloween season! Until then, keep making nightmares come true!

The Evil Twin Studios Team

PS – Follow us on social media (Facebook / Twitter / Instagram) @EvilTwinStudios to see the spooky things we’re up to throughout the year.

Wargaming America Celebrates Military Appreciation Month

2016/05/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

May 5, 2016, Emeryville, Calif. – In support of the North American veterans and troops during National Military Appreciation Month, Wargaming America, the exclusive North and South American publisher for Wargaming.net, is holding its May giving program for the fifth year in a row. Wargaming America has partnered with Fisher House Foundation in May to receive proceeds from donation-based mission objectives up to $100,000 within its award-winning games World of Tanks, World of Warships, World of Tanks on Console, and World of Tanks Blitz.

For every designated Military Appreciation Month mission completed from May 1(with console beginning May 6) through May 31, Wargaming America will donate $1 to Fisher House Foundation up to $100,000 across all of our products. As an additional bonus, players that complete these objectives will also receive in-game rewards credited to their accounts.

“As a company with a wide audience of active military and veterans, we feel it’s important to show our gratitude and appreciation to those men and women who have served,” said Wargaming America General Manager Jay Cohen. “Partnering with an organization like Fisher House Foundation allows us to support our military in their time of need and focus on what’s essential – the healing process. “

To make a direct donation via the Wargaming America Fisher House fundraising page, please visit: http://fundraise.fisherhouse.org/causemarketing/Fundraising/individual/32465334

MSI Announces VR Fueled ‘The eSports Experience’ for DreamHack

2016/05/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

City of Industry, Calif. – May 4, 2016 – MSI Computer Corp, a leading manufacturer of computer hardware products and solutions, brings “The eSports Experience” to DreamHack Austin with live pro-style tournaments, a selection of industry-leading gaming solutions, and the ultimate VR gaming setup with MSI’s Vortex Gaming Tower and HTC’s Vive.

Available at Booth #210 from May 6th to the 8th, gamers and visitors alike can experience the rush of being a professional gamer by testing their gaming skills against other attendees on the big stage with shout casters, live LED screen broadcast and professional streaming.

Visitors can also live the world’s most immersive VR gaming experience powered by MSI’s Vortex and HTC’s Vive.  The 4K capable Vortex compact gaming tower features an upgradable dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 in SLI along with the latest Intel Core i7 processors, up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, and SSDs in Super RAID 4.

MSI will also showcase a selection of VR-ready products including the GS70 Stealth Pro, an ultra-slim and light mobile gaming laptop with HD display and Killer Gaming Network; the GT80 Titan, the powerful gaming laptop with dual SLI GPUs and an integrated mechanical keyboard; and MSI’s AEGIS desktop gaming barebone PC, featuring a unique design that separates the power supply (600W) from the main chamber to guarantees easy access to and dedicated airflow to critical components.

For gamers who always want to get the best out of their system, the components of the Aegis are easily accessible and ready to be upgraded at any time. Whether the user wants to expand storage, switch to another CPU or upgrade the graphics card, he can always keep the MSI. Aegis gaming rig up to date with the latest hardware.

Other products on display include the X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON motherboard with Mystic Light software and app to control RGB LED lights; and the Z170A Krait Gaming 3X motherboard equipped with Nahimic Audio Enhancer; along with GeForce GTX980 series graphics cards.

MSI will also be holding daily raffles with prizes including swag, components, and brand new MSI gaming notebook.

For more information about MSI’s complete line of award winning products, visit us.msi.com.

Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday Official Trailer

2016/05/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – May 5, 2016 – Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of free-to-play MMORPGs, and Cryptic Studios announcedStar Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday – the third expansion for the Star Trekthemed free-to-play MMORPG. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Star Trek: The Original Series, Agents of Yesterday will allow players to create a new Captain in the timeline of Star Trek: The Original Series, where they will take command of an era appropriate ship and begin their new adventure! Launching in Summer 2016, the third expansion also introduces two well-known characters from Star Trek: The Original Series, five new ships, plus the iconic Enterprise, Constitution class starship.

Watch the official announcement trailer for Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday:https://youtu.be/wE0PARmn6x0

More assets for Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday can be found here:https://perfectworld.box.com/v/AgentsOfYesterdayAnnounce

Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday brings Star Trek fans and Star Trek Onlineplayers closer to Star Trek: The Original Series – the beloved series that served as the buildings blocks of one of the most popular science-fiction franchises. The expansion harkens back to key themes from Star Trek: The Original Series, including the search for new life and new civilizations. Fans will be able to take on the role of a Captain from Star Trek: The Original Series and visit multiple locations taken directly from the show, including Taurus VII and Edren (the Gorn Rock Planet). In Agents of Yesterday, five new TOS-era playable starships will also join the classic Enterprise, Constitution class starship, including the Daedalus class Science Vessel. In an effort to immerse players even more intoStar Trek: The Original Series, Walter Koenig and Chris Doohan, son of James Doohan, will bring both Chekov and Montgomery ‘Scotty’ Scott to life in Star Trek Online: Agents of Yesterday.

“Star Trek Online has been able to explore other eras in the franchise from Star Trek: Enterprise to Star Trek: Voyager, while continuing to add to the core Star Trek narrative,” said Steve Ricossa, executive producer of Star Trek Online. “The 50th Anniversary of Star Trek presents a unique opportunity and challenge for our team, to faithfully venture back in time to one of the most iconic science-fiction settings and eras in television history. Combining Star Trek: The Original Serieswith Star Trek Online allows us to take players on some new and unique adventures in a time period that is beloved by fans.”

Star Trek Online is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game where players can pioneer their own destiny as Captain of a Federation starship, become a Klingon Warrior and champion the Empire through the far reaches of the galaxy, or rebuild the Romulan legacy as the commander of a Romulan Republic Warbird. Its last expansion, Star Trek Online: Delta Rising, brought players into the Delta Quadrant and reintroduced them to iconic members from the Star Trek: Voyager cast including Seven of Nine, The Doctor, Harry Kim, Neelix and Tuvok. In Star Trek Online players have the opportunity to visit iconic locations from the popular Star Trek universe, reach out to unexplored star systems and make contact with new alien species.

To download and play Star Trek Online today for free, visit http://startrekonline.com.

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ScareLA Unveils More Exhibitors and Panels

2016/05/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

Mat 4, 2016 – The most anticipated titles of Halloween come to ScareLA 2016 with a roar! Check out a few of the tricks and treats we plan to unleash upon you this August 6-7 at the Pasadena Convention Center.

  • Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights will return to ScareLA with a special presentation by creative director John Murdy and art director Chris Williams. Expect the unexpected as they reveal some of their most thrilling 2016 scare season plans.
  • Only at ScareLA: Since a raging premiere at ScareLA in 2015, Serial Killer Speed Dating has been taking Los Angeles by a storm. It creeps back to ScareLA for its second year of romance, mystery, and blood-soaked fun, as con attendees get the opportunity to meet and mingle with their fellow singles.
  • Lurking among the daters are some serial killers looking for love in all the wrong places! Come one, come all: Serial Killer Speed Dating will appear at ScareLA for two days of screams for straight, LGBT and plain curious attendees. Perhaps you walk out arm in arm with your new squeeze… or perhaps you never make it out alive… Face your fears and come to play, mingle and mangle!
  • Only at ScareLA: McKamey Manor: From Extreme to Mainstream – Russ McKamey is the co-owner of the most controversial extreme haunt of all time! Only at ScareLA he will share McKamey Manor secrets, exclusive haunt footage and, for the first time ever, Russ will unleash a sneak peek into his latest projects which he hopes will catapult the Manor into the mainstream.
  • Only at ScareLA: Exclusive Screening of Sliders of Ghost Town – In 1973 the Halloween industry would be changed forever when Knott’s Berry Farm in CA, hosted their very first Halloween Haunt event. Years later, employees of the park known as “Street Monsters” developed a new scare tactic that involved sliding great distances across concrete and asphalt in order to surprise and scare event guests. Since then, sliding has become an all year round activity and can be seen all over the globe. Hear the stories of the monsters who invented or refined this skill into what it is today and see what it takes to be a true Street Monster!

Buy Your Tickets Here

Stay Tuned For More Bloody News and Programming Announcements! 
What You Can Expect at ScareLA 2016:
 One-of-a-kind Interactive Experiences and Games
 Mini Haunts and Escape Rooms Galore
 Monster Shows, Theater and Haunting Music Performances
 Classes and Demos on all you need to take your Halloween to the next level
 Activities for Kids of All Ages and even those of you who are immortal
 Halloween Movies, Panels and Presentations
 Costume Party, Roaming Monsters and More!!!

Respawn Working on New Star Wars Game with EA

2016/05/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

May 4, 2016 – At EA right now, we have multiple studios building a variety of great Star Wars games spanning different genres, all united by our team’s passion forStar Wars™ stories, characters, and adventures. Today, EA and Respawn Entertainment have expanded their relationship to include the development of an all-new 3rd person action adventure game set in the Star Wars universe. They join our other great studios – Visceral Games, DICE, Capital Games, BioWare, Motive and more – who are currently working on Star Wars projects.

Read the full blog from Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President of EA Studios on the EA Blog and more information from Respawn’s Game Director on the project Stig Asmussen here.