June 24, 2016 – The Market Place in Tustin is normally the epitome of Orange County suburban shopping, but for 4 weeks this year, the center will once again become home to one of the scariest, most intense, most interactive haunted houses around. It will once again occupy the 15,000+ square foot space right next to Party City, between Best Buy and Home Depot.
The 26,000 guests who attended last Halloween season will be thrilled to learn that the creators have 12+ new rooms and a mini escape room in store for them this year! 2016’s haunt will be larger & longer (over 34 minutes!), more interactive with more monsters and more scares… More of what you LOVE and more of what you HATE!!
“The storyline will continue where last year’s left off with Paula’s attempted suicide and asylum residency. Same main character, still mostly taking place at Gluttire University. We will be diving deeper into Paula’s character by visiting her childhood and exposing where her problems first originated. Her childhood will be a major part of the storyline this year. We plan to focus on developing the story this year and we have some good ideas about how we intend to do that.”
AUDITIONS:
This is your chance! The 17th Door will be hiring more actors/monsters this year.
June 23, 2016 — Master of Orion introduces a host of refinements in the latest stage of Early Access that deploys today, June 24. Changes include enhanced AI, overhauled Game balancing, and User Experience (UX) improvements, and all these elements will continue to evolve as the game takes shape.
The main focus in the latest stage of Early Access has been perfecting game balance, injecting a real sense of pace, rhythm and flow as players build their empire across a volatile galaxy. These changes will make player decisions more meaningful, imbue them with interesting twists, and create a lasting imprint on the pages of galactic history.
At the core of these changes players will find a revamped trait system, and rebalanced planetary resource and population growth mechanics inspired by Master of Orion II(including by popular demand creative and un-creative traits) making each decision more impactful and each race more distinct.
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Commanders will also discover that planets are now more differentiated: biomes have a greater effect on colony growth, there are now multiple paths of planetary development each and everyone requiring careful planning from players in order to exploit their colonies to the max.
To add a wider range of ways to explore your surroundings, the new galaxy cluster type has been added.
If you were waiting to start your journey across the galaxy, now is your time to strike because the Master of Orion Collector’s Edition is taking part in the Steam and GoG.com summer sales, offering a discount of 30% for only two weeks.
Jump in your scout craft, keep sending us feedback, and continue to join WG Labs in the quest to “Conquer the Stars”.
The Master of Orion Collector’s Edition grants immediate access to the game in Early Access and is available at:
Universal City, California, June 23, 2016 – The iconic best-selling PlayStation 2 video game comes to life when two unlikely heroes join forces to save their galaxy in Ratchet & Clank, an all-new animated adventure. With its arrival on Digital HD on August 2, 2016, and Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 16, 2016 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, fans of the video game, as well as newcomers to its irreverent, action-packed universe, can blast off with Ratchet and Clank on an out-of-this-world journey where they learn the true meaning of friendship, determination, and heroism.
Based on the celebrated video game franchise, Ratchet & Clank follows two accidental heroes who join forces to save the universe. Ratchet is a “lombax” with big dreams of joining the elite fighting team, the Galactic Rangers. Clank is a spunky robot who discovers that the evil alien Chairman Drek has a weapon that can destroy whole planets in a moment’s notice. The two misfits must use their wits to help the Rangers save the day in this thrilling and funny adventure featuring the voices of Paul Giamatti (The Amazing Spider-Man 2), John Goodman (Monsters, Inc.), Bella Thorne (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day), Rosario Dawson (The Lego Batman Movie), and Sylvester Stallone (Creed). The stellar voice cast is rounded out by the game’s original performers including James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim Ward, and Armin Shimerman, reprising their respective video game roles of Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark, and Dr. Nefarious.
DIGITAL HD, BLU-RAYTM and DVD BONUS FEATURES:
Ratchet & Clank: A Hero’s Journey: Cast and Crew discuss what a hero means to them and how Ratchet and Clank both measure up. Featuring interviews with director Kevin Munroe and stars James Arnold Taylor and Bella Thorne.
Ratchet & Clank: Leveling Up: Cast and Crew talk about adapting a video game to film and the legacy of Ratchet & Clank. Featuring interviews with director
Kevin Munroe and stars James Arnold Taylor and Bella Thorne.
The Blu-ray™ Combo Pack includes a Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital HD with UltraViolet™
June 23, 2016 – The battle between the dark side and light side of the Force™ grows stronger in Star Wars™: The Old Republic™. Today, BioWare and Lucasfilm reveal details of a new in-game event where players take on exciting challenges in the fight for control of the galaxy. The summer-long event begins June 28 and is open to Star Wars: The Old Republic players* interested in earning legendary rewards and changing the fate of the galaxy:
Start a new character, choose a side and join the battle!
Earn epic new rewards including the formidable Victor’s Titan Turret Tank, Victorious Pioneer’s Armor Set which gives +50% XP Boost and Force-Bound
Dark vs. Light Packs stocked with dark and light side themed items
Your choices make the dark or light side grow stronger and determines which Companion reward is unlocked for players who complete the Eternal Level either the merciless Darth Hexid Companion (dark side) or the valiant Master Ranos Companion (light side)
The outcome of everyone’s dark and light side decisions will determine the state of the galaxy as the future of Star Wars: The Old Republic evolves this Autumn. So be sure to check here to see which side is dominating and stay tuned for more details!
There’s never been a better time to jump in and play Star Wars: The Old Republic. From heroic missions that force you, as the Outlander, to make life and death decisions in the latest Knights of the Fallen Empire story expansion, to intense Force™ battles across the galaxy, now is the time to experience the deep storyline and exciting gameplay that puts you at the center of your own personal Star Wars™ story.
Choose your path to Legendary now.
Check out the amazing rewards you can earn with your heroic efforts: www.swtor.com/blog .
BALTIMORE, MD – Thursday,June 23rd, 2016 – Stoic, an independent game development company, and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, today announced the release of an exciting new game mode for Banner Saga 2 owners – ‘Survival Mode’. Throwing down the ultimate challenge in turn based, combat battle tactics, Survival Mode pushes players to the limit as they try to survive 40 back to back combat levels.
“Survival Mode is something we’ve been working on behind the scenes for a while now,” commented John Watson, Technical Director at Stoic. “This is an entirely new experience within Banner Saga 2. Our goal was to create a fun, tactical game mode where fans can play from a different perspective which focuses on strategy and the hard cost of death in combat. We modified how the combat worked from the core game based on feedback from our community and put it through a closed beta to make sure that it was fun. Thanks again to our dedicated fans for their continued support.” he added.
In survival mode players have to assemble a ‘combat’ team from a wide range of existing Banner Saga heroes. Once their team is complete, combat begins, but beware, perma-death in battle is real and once lost, a hero can not be brought back. Each victory grants ‘Renown’ (one of the major currencies in the Banner Saga), which can be used to unlock more Heroes to replace ones that have fallen. Items now drop in combat, or can be purchased with Renown, so that you can constantly improve your combat team. A 30-second timer keeps the action moving and leaderboards track how each player ranks against others. All three difficulty levels are included in survival mode, so the hard core challenge is available to those who think they can make it all the way through.
“Although Stoic is a tiny indie studio and their time is precious, they have shown an unrelenting commitment to fans of the Banner Saga by producing more content for them to enjoy. ” said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil. ”The Banner Saga 2 just became a much bigger game with the core experience already lauded as one of 2016’s best games and now this new, free game mode included. We hope to get this update in the console launch later this Summer as well as make it a part of our mobile experience.” he concluded.
The FREE Survival Mode is available now for Banner Saga 2 owners (on PC and Mac). Banner Saga 2 is also currently available to buy on Steam, GOG, Humble Store, GreenMan Gaming, EA’s Origin and other digital PC and Mac stores.
The Banner Saga and Banner Saga 2 which launched to much critical acclaim has received several awards and nominations, including winner of the 2014Geekie Awards for “Best Video Game”, winner of 2014 Game Developers Choice: “Best Debut” award, finalist placement for “Excellence in Visual Arts” category at the Independent Game Festival, 3 BAFTA Award Nominations, and winner of Pocket Gamer’s 2015 Best Adventure/RPG Game and Best Android Game of the Year. Banner Saga 2 is out now on PC/Mac and will be coming to consoles on July 26th 2016 and mobile devices later this summer.
June 23rd, Łódź, Poland. — It’s been just over a year since Out of Reach, an open-world MMO survival game from the Polish Space Boat Studios, debuted on Steam Early Access. Within that time the game has received 30 updates, over 1,000 user reviews (the majority of which are mostly positive), and countless “let’s play” videos on YouTube. The developers have managed to build a solid and constantly growing community that not only clearly enjoys playing the role of a castaway trying to survive on a desert island, but that is also helping to build the game by translating it into many languages, testing new features, and suggesting changes.
Not to disappoint the dedicated fan base, which just recently awarded the developers the Digital Dragons Indie Showcase Community Award, the team continues to listen to gamers’ feedback and is developing the game around it to make sure the final version of Out of Reach will meet all their expectations. To showcase everything that has been done with the game in the past year, Space Boat Studios has just released a brand new gameplay trailer that you can watch HERE.
Out of Reach is currently available on Steam Early Access (http://store.steampowered.com/app/327090/) where you can get a single copy of the game for 14.99 EUR or a four-pack to enjoy with your friends for 45.99 EUR.
Those who say that a combination of thunder storms and sea rocks is the worst thing that can happen to sailors clearly haven’t had to deal with any of that. The real deal starts the morning after, when one wakes up on the beach wounded, wet, and hungry with no tools, shelter, or clothes. All that is left is an unfriendly environment, wild animals, and the will to survive – Anonymous Sailor.
Out of Reach is an open-world MMORPG focused on survival, exploration, and crafting. You’ll begin your journey as a castaway on one of the archipelago’s islands with worn-out shorts and sand in your mouth. What happens next is totally up to you. You can decide to stay, build a home, and make nature your servant, or try to escape by boat to other, more friendly islands with different weather and environmental conditions. Whatever you do, be aware that in order to survive in the wild, you’ll need to explore the plains, deserts, caves, and rainforests looking for food, shelter, and fire. More than once you’ll be forced to face wild animals as well as the islands’ inhabitants, who will not always be friendly.
OUT OF REACH’S MAIN FEATURES
Travel across an archipelago full of mountains, caves, and forests.
Do it running, swimming, or sailing in interactive steamer-like boats. Stay alone or cooperate with dozens of other players. Fly around and attack your opponent’s bases from gliders.
Collect lots of resources with tools and weapons.
Craft necessary stuff using workshops that feature furnaces and anvils. Build shelters or strongholds with over 60 building components.
Claim ownership of buildings.
Become the owner by putting a Builder’s Desk inside. Assign your buddies “Guest” or “Builder” roles. Protect your stronghold against unwanted visitors.
Earn passive and active skill achievements and improve your stats.
Form clans, share bases, and maintain a reputation that tells other players whether you’re a friend or a foe. Upgrade armor and buildings, and invade or defend structures using siege weapons such as trebuchets, ballistae, boulder throwers, and traps.
Join one of the many private or official servers that are currently prepared for the Steam Early Access version of the game.
Dive into the world of Out of Reach, available for everyone with Windows, Mac, or Linux OS. Choose between rooms with different modes including PvE, PvP, and special “Speed” servers.
Building a criminal empire takes muscle and firepower. As the new boss in town, your new family is showing its loyalty with kick-back gifts. The Family Kick-Back pre-order bonus includes:
Moenchengladbach/Germany, June 22, 2016 – True to the game’s motto GET TO WORK. publisher astragon Entertainment GmbH and developer weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung GmbH are happy to reveal the new setting of Construction Simulator 2 today. The fictional US state of Westside Plains, inspired by the Californian West Coast, will offer a great variety of attractions to the player. Today’s game world trailer will take virtual builders on a first tour of their future domain.
The trailer shows a huge game world of approximately 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). Westside Plains will be divided into four bigger areas, which can be unlocked bit by bit by the player as he progresses in his career. Earnings from successful construction projects will enable builders to expand their vehicle fleet and – with a diverse choice of true to the original construction vehicles and machines – make their very own American Dream come true.
Tim Schmitz, Head of Products astragon Entertainment: “We are about to discover a whole new world with this fresh scenario and are convinced that our fans will also be very happy to explore. Already in this stage of development the scope and visual appearance of Construction Simulator 2 make me go wow with every new start of the game.”
René Nold, CEO weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung: “On the basis of the Unity 5 engine we will produce the biggest and best looking Construction Simulator for mobile platforms to date. We are sure that judging from the optical standpoint and the aspired degree of detail it will become the best construction simulation for mobile devices on the market.”
The scenery of Westside Plains has been designed not only with a great love for detail but shows itself to be quite diverse: Next to down-and-out places, flourishing small towns, bustling metropolises and lonely canyons the player will be able to find lots of optical treats such as vast American highways, the iconic suburban diner, scruffy trailer parks, lively malls and much more. Welcome to the USA!
June 21, 2016 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the next video in a series of LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens character vignettes spotlighting Kylo Ren, the dark warrior who commands the First Order. The video showcases Kylo Ren’s LEGO character in full form through key gameplay moments, cinematic cutscenes and authentic audio, all with signature LEGO humor. The vignette also features original dialogue recorded by actor Adam Driver, who plays the role of Kylo Ren in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens film.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released on June 28, 2016 and marks the triumphant return of the No. 1 LEGO videogame franchise, immersing fans in the newStar Wars adventure like never before. Players can relive the epic action from the blockbuster film in a way that only LEGO can offer, featuring storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, retold through the clever and witty LEGO lens. The game will also feature playable content exploring previously untold adventures set in the time leading up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Additionally, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will showcase original dialogue from key members of the theatrical cast, providing the most authentic Star Wars for experience for players, including: John Boyega (Finn), Adam Driver (Kylo Ren), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), Daisy Ridley (Rey), Oscar Isaac (Poe Dameron) and other top stars from the film.
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and Steam (Windows PC).
June 21, 2016 – Fast-paced third person shooter Umbrella Corps arrives today on PS4 and PC for digital download across North America and Europe for MSRP $29.99/ €29.99 / £24.99. The competitive online game will feature quick, intense matches in compact battle zones themed from historic Resident Evil environments. These maps are based on familiar fan-favorite locales such as the Village from RE4, Raccoon City, RPD Police Station, Umbrella lab, and more.
An Upgrade Pack featuring a collection of iconic Resident Evil character skins (Leon, Chris, Wesker and more), weapons, patches, custom colors, and emotes is available as an add-on for an MSRP of $14.99/ €14.99 / £11.99. The Deluxe Edition includes both the game and the Upgrade Pack contents together at a discounted cost of $39.99/ €39.99 / £32.99.
Capcom will be supporting Umbrella Corps with free post-launch downloadable content in the coming months including maps based on the Mansion from the first RE and Lanshiang from RE6, as well as a free-for-all “4 Survivors” mode.
