Author - Jerry Paxton

Planet Coaster Announced

2015/06/17

Cambridge, UK. 17 June 2015. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today revealed Planet Coaster for PC and opened pre-order sales.

Planet Coaster is an all-new game in the spirit of the classic ‘Tycoon’ games, available for PC in 2016. Planet Coaster will be the new destination for everyone who cares about creative gaming, coaster parks and involving management sims.

Planet Coaster will offer the best-ever ways to express your creativity, total freedom to make your park unique, sophisticated park management gameplay, expressive and charming crowds, and a new connected global village where players can share their creations with the Planet Coaster community.

Frontier has a unique background in Tycoon and coaster park games, and is responsible for the award-winning Elite: Dangerous space sim. Ongoing development on Elite: Dangerous continues in parallel with Planet Coaster.

“Tycoon games and coaster park simulations in particular are as much part of Frontier’s DNA as space games,” Frontier Chief Creative Officer Jonny Watts said. “Planet Coasterbrings our sky-high production values and cutting-edge tech to bear on the Tycoon genre we so love, and we are looking forward to engaging with another passionate community of players as we develop Planet Coaster.”

Planet Coaster was announced in January as Coaster Park Tycoon. Planet Coaster will be available in 2016 for PC, developed and published by Frontier Developments.

Coaster park fans can join Frontier in the revolution now. See the Planet Coaster trailer, pre-order, get early access and become part of the game at PlanetCoaster.com. Join Planet Coaster on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram all @PlanetCoaster.

Pillars of Eternity The White March Part 1 Announced

2015/06/17

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

LOS ANGELES — June 16, 2015 — Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive today revealed the name and the first details of an expansion to Pillars of Eternity, the role-playing game (RPG) funded by over 70 thousand backers. The expansion, titled “The White March: Part 1,” will extend the story and experience of Pillars of Eternity, as well as adding a higher level cap, new multi-class abilities, new companions including the rogue and monk, a new party based AI system, and much more to the game. The expansion, originally offered as a pledge add-on during the game’s incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign, was revealed by Obsidian and Paradox at E3, and will be coming soon for Windows, Max, and Linux PC.

A trailer for The White March: Part 1 is visible here, with a glimpse of what is coming next to the world of Eora:

“The response to Pillars of Eternity has been incredible,” said Feargus Urquhart, CEO of Obsidian Entertainment. “We knew, when we started work on the game following our crowdfunding campaign, we had the potential to create the kind of game world we’d want to visit again and again for a very long time. The White March is just the second step in our own long campaign to bring more and more of the Pillars of Eternity world to life, but with us always making sure we live up to the faith our fans have placed in us.”

“Our partnership with Obsidian couldn’t have started on a higher note than with Pillars of Eternity,” said Fredrik Wester, CEO of Paradox Interactive. “It was clear to us, from the beginning, that Obsidian had a deep connection to their fans, and with the tremendous success of Pillars of Eternity, there’s no doubt in our mind that they understand what players want from an RPG. We’re looking forward to working with their team for a long time to come.”

Pillars of Eternity is an RPG inspired by classic titles such as Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale, and Planescape: Torment, featuring an original world and game system that evokes and improves upon the traditional computer RPG experience. The first expansion, originally offered to fans as a pledge add-on during a crowdfunding campaign, will continue the game’s rich story and expand upon its detailed, original world. Named “The White March: Part 1,” the expansion will also raise the in-game level cap and let players meet new companions, unlock new abilities, and meet new challenges in their own unique manner.

For more information on Pillars of Eternity, visit http://pillarsofeternity.com/.

Nerd HQ Returns for Comic-Con 2015

2015/06/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Los Angeles, June 12, 2015 – Nerd HQ, presented by Zachary Levi and The Nerd Machine, will take up residence at the home of its new partner ‘The New Children’s Museum’ in downtown San Diego for their annual four-day event. Nerd HQ provides fans a free nerdy retreat during the annual pop culture convention while celebrating the city’s newest Cultural Family Hot Spot. This year is expected to be the biggest year yet with The New Children’s Museum’s creative venue offering NERD fans an amazing, inspiring space, with over 35,000 Sq.ft spanning three floors. This year’s guests can expect an expanded “Conversations for a Cause” panel series on the lower level, a range of fan- focused interactions on the main floor, and in partnership with headline sponsor AMD, the entire top floor will showcase exclusive hands-on game play with a number of this year’s biggest titles.

Nerd HQ 2015 is honored to announce they’re joining forces with global media partner, IGN, to bring Nerd HQ to all those fans that cannot make it to San Diego. IGN will be streaming all of the “Conversations for a Cause” panels on IGN.com, the IGN YouTube channel, TheNerdMachine.com and the Nerd HQ App.

Whether looking for a home base to relax or to meet friends for some fun, Nerd HQ offers something for fans of all ages. The fan-favorite philanthropic panel series ‘Conversations for a Cause’ takes place on the lower level in a dedicated 200-seat auditorium. These panels give fans an incredibly rare opportunity to connect with their favorite actors in an up close, interactive experience. Previous panels have played host to some of the biggest names in pop-culture including Joss Whedon, Richard Madden, Tom Hiddleston, Tatiana Maslany, Nathan Fillion, Sophie Turner, Andrew Lincoln, Lauren Cohan, Jeff Bridges, Seth Green, Jared Padalecki, Katee Sackhoff, Guillermo Del Toro, Vin Diesel, Kellan Lutz, Dylan O’Brien and Norman Reedus, just to name a few.

Tickets for panels are $22, and all proceeds raised through ticket sales go directly to non-profit Operation Smile whose mission is to help improve the health and lives of children across the world.

This year, Nerd HQ is also making it easier for guests to be plugged in to all the fun and excitement by updating the Nerd HQ App. Designed to give fans more access than ever before, the Nerd HQ App, powered by IGN, will have a complete schedule of “Conversations for a Cause,” IGN managed Stage events, Parties, Maps and more. Also included within the app will be links to buy tickets for the panels and push notifications that will inform users of special events like the “Smiles for Smiles” photo opportunities and even a hash tag feed for all #NerdHQ posts. Once downloaded and registered at Nerd HQ, guests will receive a collectible Nerd HQ wristband and the Badge of the Nerdolution. Fans will also receive up-to-the-minute news and updates of happenings at Nerd HQ. They will also be eligible for various exclusive incentives and prizes only available to registered visitors. Direct links to all of Nerd HQ’s various sponsors, as well as one to the donation page for Operation Smile will also be available. The Nerd HQ App can be downloaded for iOS and Android on June 12th, 2015.

Finally, what is Nerd HQ without a dance party? Due to popular demand we’ve extended the Nerd HQ Fan party to two evenings. Open Fan Parties will now occur on Thursday, July 9th and Saturday July 11th. All are welcome to this incredible night of dancing, fun and activities.
For the latest information on Nerd HQ 2015 at the New Children’s Museum in downtown San Diego, tune into http://www.thenerdmachine.com/nerd-hq/ or www.ign.com

Kingdom Hearts III Tangled World E3 Trailer

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES (June 16, 2015) – Revealing the growing world of KINGDOM HEARTS, SQUARE ENIX® and Disney Interactive today showcased a new gameplay trailer featuring never before seen footage from KINGDOM HEARTS III.

Fans of the highly-anticipated title from the celebrated series from Disney Interactive and SQUARE ENIX will see Sora and his trusted friends, Donald Duck and Goofy, adventure through the world based on the hit animated feature film, Tangled. The trailer also gives new hints to the storyline and showcases gorgeous visuals, and new gameplay elements.

The world based on the film Tangled is one of many big reveals the team has in store and is the first announcement in a larger, deep creative collaboration between SQUARE ENIX® and The Walt Disney Animation Studios.

In addition to the gameplay trailer, SQUARE ENIX® released a special video message for fans from Disney’s Academy Award® -winning Producer, Roy Conli and Greg Coleman, VP, Worldwide Marketing and Franchise Management for Walt Disney Animation Studios. In the video, Conli and Coleman share their excitement about the announcement and Conli notes, “I think this is going to be an amazing journey for these guys as they get the richness of our story, and the richness of Kingdom Hearts…It’s going to be a phenomenal experience for the game player.”

Trailer

Bandai Namco Unveils E3 Line-Up

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News

SAN JOSE, Calif., (June 16, 2015) – Leading interactive entertainment publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will be displaying its upcoming slate of video game titles for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system, and STEAM at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. Hands-on demos and presentations for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s products will be displayed in meeting rooms 303 A&B on the mezzanine level of the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will have the following games on display:

DARK SOULS™ III (Action-RPG (role-playing-game) genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available early 2016

The next chapter of the Dark Souls lore is back with Dark Souls III. FromSoftware returns to create a new blighted world for players to discover. The embers of a once proud kingdom set the stage for this new adventure. Players will battle against fearsome enemies and bosses with a variety of weapons and magic through a mysterious land riddled with secrets.

NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4 (Action-Fighting genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available fall 2015

With over 12 million units of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM games sold worldwide, the franchise has solidified its position as a premier anime based video game. In NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM 4, players will battle as or against over 100 different characters from the extremely popular NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime series. The series’ trademark one-on-one battles look even more spectacular and over-the-top thanks to the power of the current generation of consoles. This latest chapter in the popular franchise also marks the series’ debut on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. For the first time ever, the original Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese cast for the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN anime will lend their voices to the game, allowing for a more authentic experience for Latin American fans.

J-Stars Victory Vs + (Fighting genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita [digital only]) – Available June 30, 2015 (North & Latin America), July 3, 2015 (Brazil)

J-Stars Victory Vs + is a video game celebration of 45 years of Jump Magazine. Featuring an incredible roster of over 50 different characters spanning 32 popular anime and manga franchises including Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Bleach, Fist of North Star, and more; J-Stars Victory Vs + is one of the most comprehensive and over-the-top crossover fighting games ever developed. Gamers in the West will also enjoy an exclusive Arcade Mode that will pit players in arcade style bouts for ultimate anime bragging rights.

One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 (Action genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 [digital only], and PS Vita [digital only]) – Available August 25, 2015 (North and Latin America), August 28, 2015 (Brazil)

Hoist sails, and weigh anchor the Straw Hat pirates are ready to set out for their next adventure to the Kingdom of Dressrosa and engage in epic battles against enemy pirates from faraway lands. Utilize each crew’s unique and outlandish abilities to take out the enemies in this fast-paced action-brawler title that takes players on an One Piece adventure filled with nonstop action.

Saint Seiya Soldiers’ Soul (Fighting genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 [United States and Canada digital only/Mexico and South America physical and digital], and PC via STEAM) – Available fall 2015

Developed by famed Japanese video game developer DIMPS Co. Ltd., Saint Seiya Soldiers’ Soul is the next video game chapter for the storied anime and manga franchise. The storyline in Saint Seiya Soldiers’ Soul follows the Twelve Zodiac Temples arc to the battle against Hades. It will also follow the new animated series Saint Seiya Soul of Gold and will feature the grand return of the Gold Saints donning new God Cloths. The game will also feature further refined gameplay, new character moves, and feature the original Japanese, Mexican and Brazilian voiceover cast as well as additional language support with Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese subtitles.

Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment (RPG genre exclusive for PlayStation 4 [digital only]) – Available summer 2015

Based on the popular Sword Art Online light novel and anime series, Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment is a fully remastered console version of last year’s bestselling digital PlayStation Vita game and has players take on the role of Kirito to fight though all the levels of Aincrad to break free from being locked within the virtual game world.

Project X Zone 2 (Strategy-RPG genre exclusive for Nintendo 3DS) – Available this winter

BANDAI NAMCO, CAPCOM, and SEGA are joining forces to bring some of their most well-known franchises together in a Strategy RPG that defies space and time. Players will take the role of characters from fan-favorite series including TEKKEN, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, Streets of Rage, and many more in fast-paced strategic battles.

TALES OF ZESTIRIA (RPG genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PC via STEAM) – Available October 20, 2015 (North and South America and October 23, 2015 (Brazil)

A brand new adventure awaits in a fantasy world filled with magic, knights, dragons and mystery in TALES OF ZESTIRIA. Follow the exploits of Sorey on his mission as the Shepherd as he explores a vast world with seamless transitions between exploration and the trademark TALES OF real-time battle system skirmishes.

Godzilla (Action genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 [digital only]) – Available July 14, 2015 (North & Latin America), July 17, 2015 (Brazil)

The King of Monsters returns as the world’s most destructive savior. No city is safe from devastation as players take on the role of Godzilla to battle against his most fearsome and gigantic foes across the franchise’s 61 year history. Armchair movie directors will have fun using the game’s Movie-Style Camera Angle System that allows players to switch between special camera points and control Godzilla as if he was in a scene from one of his classic movies.

F1™ 2015 (Racing genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available July 21, 2015 (North & Latin America), July 24, 2015 (Brazil)

Race like a champion. F1 2015 puts you in the heart of the action with a stunning new game engine that recreates the blisteringly fast and highly responsive racing cars of FORMULA ONE™ and features all-new ‘broadcast presentation’ that immerses you in the unique race day atmosphere of a GRAND PRIX™.

MotoGP 15 (Racing genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC via STEAM) – Available fall 2015

MotoGP 15 is the newest entry in the acclaimed motorcycle racing simulation series that captures the intensity and discipline of the legendary MotoGP Championship. Offering the deepest bike, rider, and team customization in franchise history, MotoGP 15 builds on the reputation of its predecessors by enhancing virtually every aspect of the game to be a more authentic, thrilling experience for MotoGP fans.

Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo (Racing genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 [digital only] Xbox 360 [digital only], and PC via STEAM) – Available fall 2015

An uncompromising off-road simulator created in collaboration with one of the most iconic figures in the history of rally sports. Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo places racers deep into the competitive world of rally with advanced physics and environmental effects, a huge variety of popular rally cars, advanced artificial intelligence, comprehensive career mode and multiplayer online gameplay to create a completely compelling and immersive racing experience.

Supernova (MOBA genre for PC [Free-to-Play]) Open beta begins fall 2015
Supernova is a Free-to-Play Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) game with real-time strategy (RTS) elements for PC. Supernova takes place in an exciting sci-fi universe and offers upgradeable minions, crafting from drops, the mysterious “Supremacy” ability and an unparalleled line-up of hero commanders. Supernova is currently in its Alpha phase of development and will be available in open beta later this year.

Attractio (Action-Puzzle genre for PlayStation 4, PS VITA, and PC via STEAM) – Available digitally in fall 2015

Attractio is a new mind-bending action puzzle game from Mexico based indie developer GameCoders Studios. Set in the future on the stage of Attractio, the most popular and dangerous reality TV game show in the solar system; three strangers volunteer for the chance to change their lives. Players will solve deadly physics-based puzzles with never-before-seen gadgets that manipulate gravity, time, and reality itself. Attracio’s unique gameplay will surely bend players’ perception of physics and reality.

For more information about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s line-up of products please visit: http://www.bandainamcoent.com or follow us and join the conversation at: http://www.facebook.com/bandainamcous.

Ambiguously Gay Duo Bobble Head SDCC Exclusive Revealed

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

June 16, 2015 — The way Ace and Gary see it, if you’re going to build an Ambiguously Gay Duo car, why not do it with some style? It’s one of the reasons Bif Bang Pow! is bringing collectors the Saturday Night Live The Ambiguously Gay Duo Car Bobble Head – Convention Exclusive available exclusively at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343.

Direct from the hilarious Saturday Night Live cartoon “The Ambiguously Gay Duo,” comes this premium bobble head. It measures approximately 7-inches long x 4-inches tall and features Ace and Gary with bobbing heads driving their infamous “Duo” roadster shaped like a… errr, rocket. With a production run of only 1,500 pieces, this crime fighting Duo won’t be around forever.

Available for the first time on July 8, 2015 at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con, fans will have the first opportunity to grab these individually numbered and limited edition exclusives!

Not attending San Diego Comic-Con 2015? *PRE-ORDER your Saturday Night Live The Ambiguously Gay Duo Car Bobble Head – Convention Exclusive at Entertainment Earth now!

(*NOTE: Pre-orders made before San Diego Comic-Con 2015 are not guaranteed to be fulfilled based on limited supplies. Available units will ship after Comic-Con 2015 while supplies last.)

Other Entertainment Earth exclusives include a Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Tine Fey & Amy Poehler 3 1/2-Inch Action Figures Set of 2, Batman Classic Chair Cape – Convention Exclusive, Adventure Time Traveling Jake Tin Tote Gift Set – Convention Exclusive, Penny Dreadful Vanessa Ives 6-Inch Action Figure – Convention Exclusive and more. Over 25 Entertainment Earth convention exclusives will be announced until San Diego Comic-Con. Visit Entertainment Earth and all our social media networks for the latest Entertainment Earth and San Diego Comic-Con news.

See more of our hilarious Saturday Night Live collectibles here!

PC Gaming Show Live Stream Tonight at 5PM Pacific

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News

The PC Gaming Show is on tonight at 5pm Pacific at the Belasco Theatre in Downtown LA. Thanks to the power of Twitch, you can live stream it below!

LIVE Stream

Transformers: Devastation E3 Reveal Trailer and Screenshots

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – June 16, 2015 – Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), today announced it is teaming up with acclaimed development studio PlatinumGames Inc. to release a groundbreaking new game starring the TRANSFORMERS Generations characters. Based on Hasbro’s colossal entertainment franchise,TRANSFORMERS: Devastation is a third-person action-brawler game with a breathtaking comic book-inspired visual style.

Forged with PlatinumGames’ gift for fast-paced action and mesmerizing art design,TRANSFORMERS: Devastation harnesses the unique abilities of its heroes to convert from robot to vehicle form to extraordinary effect. In this incredibly dynamic, combo-fueled experience, players battle as one of five AUTOBOTS – OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, SIDESWIPE, WHEELJACK and GRIMLOCK. Throughout the game, players unlock new skills, forge new weapons, and augment their characters to battle against the vicious DECEPTICONS, including MEGATRON and the powerful combiner DEVASTATOR.

PlatinumGames utilizes cel-shaded artwork to create contemporary versions of the bold, brightly colored designs of the original TRANSFORMERS characters. The game features a story inspired by the IDW comic book universe and includes the talents of legendary voice actors like Dan Gilvezan as BUMBLEBEE, Frank Welker as MEGATRON and SOUNDWAVE, Gregg Berger as GRIMLOCK, and Peter Cullen as OPTIMUS PRIME.

TRANSFORMERS: Devastation is expected to arrive later this year on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC via Steam. To keep up with the latest news and updates from the game, please visit www.TransformersGame.com and www.facebook.com/TransformersGame.

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SteelSeries Announces Stratus XL Wireless Windows Controller

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – E3 – June 16, 2015 – SteelSeries, the global gaming peripherals leader, today announced a new version of the Stratus XL Wireless Gaming Controller that is specifically designed for Windows and Android gaming. Gamers now have the option to control their games effortlessly and wireless via Bluetooth® on PC, Android devices, Amazon Fire TV, Ouya and other micro-console systems.

“When SteelSeries introduced the first Stratus Controller we believed that the gaming ecosystem was on the cusp of changing and that gaming was becoming less restrictive to players who wanted to game on their mobile devices. Two years later we see this evolution happening across multiple platforms and devices,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “The new controller creates an easy-to-use experience and allows that multiscreen experience to really happen.”

Play all of your controller-enabled Steam® games with the Stratus XL for Windows & Android, which leverages the Microsoft® XInput game controller API. With XInput, the Stratus XL will function just like a console-style gaming controller on PC. Supported by the SteelSeries Engine software suite, gamers can personalize the controller, adjust joystick settings and sensitivity levels, and invert the axis.

The Stratus XL mirrors the familiar size and layout of console controllers; it features an 8-way directional pad (D-pad), two high fidelity, clickable analog joysticks, four face buttons and a total of four shoulder buttons, including two top shoulder buttons and two analog triggers. The Stratus XL also features four LEDs for player indicator and battery status level. For added convenience three center buttons allow easy navigation in games and Steam Big Picture Mode. The controller’s Bluetooth connection will allow multiple players to connect to the same wireless system when gaming. Powered by AA batteries, the Stratus XL will deliver an estimated 40 hours of gameplay.

Compatible on multiple platforms and devices paired with thousands of games on the Google Play® Store and on Steam, marks the Stratus XL for Windows & Android as the most versatile wireless gaming controller on the market. With thousands of game titles to choose from, the new The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as well as Grand Theft Auto V, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Outlast, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Killing Floor 2, Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, and ARK: Survival Evolved are just some of the controller-enabled games that when combined with the Stratus XL gamers are in for an incredible experience.

The Stratus XL for Windows & Android is available starting this July for $59.99 / €59.99. Gamers can find more details and be alerted when the controller is available to order at http://steelseries.com.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Announcement with E3 Trailer

2015/06/16

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2015) – At Sony Computer Entertainment of America LLC’s (SCEA) E3 press conference today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that it has begun production on the full remake of FINAL FANTASY® VII for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

Leading the development will be key members from the original project, including producer Yoshinori Kitase, director Tetsuya Nomura and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima.

First released in 1997 on the PlayStation® computer entertainment system, FINAL FANTASY VII is universally regarded as a hallmark title of the RPG genre. The original title received high praise for its epic storyline, unique characters, and movie sequences that utilized the most cutting-edge technology of the time. Since then, the game has sold over 11 million copies worldwide and continues to receive widespread acclaim from critics and fans around the world. The popular game has even expanded into spin-offs, films, and merchandise.

More updates on this project will be revealed at a later time.