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The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor Returns this October with A New Maze – Lullaby

2015/06/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

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LONG BEACH, Calif., (June 15, 2015) –The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor rises once again from the deep history of the infamously haunted ship October 1 – November 1, 2015. Dark Harbor is thrilled to unveil the horrific new maze, Lullaby, that tells the tale of the ship’s youngest soul, Scary Mary. The chilling new Side Show of Freaks and Oddities, new attractions and new monsters will be orchestrated by The Ringmaster and all of the ghoulish spirits of the Queen for its most frightful season of thrills yet.

Lullaby will take fear-seekers on a terrifying voyage with Dark Harbor’s youngest soul, Scary Mary, who has haunted the Queen Mary ever since her horrific drowning in the poolroom in 1952. Mary was a bad seed from birth. Before her death, mysterious tragedies and unexplained occurrences seemed to follow in Mary’s wake.  She isn’t looking for just one playmate; she wants a whole playground of souls to play with in the afterlife.  She can be spotted through out Dark Harbor, but the poolroom of the ship is her playroom. One must proceed through Lullaby with caution, as it may be the last journey through Dark Harbor as a mortal soul.

Dark Harbor will introduce the new Side Show of Freaks and Oddities that will take guests through an immersive experience into the grotesque world of freaks like never before imagined.  Enjoy a specialty cocktail at the Side Show Bar for an up-close and personal look behind the Side Show curtain and catch an exclusively freaky live Side Show performance.

Dark Harbor guests will get lost in the depths of the Queen Mary’s haunted history through the Deadrise, Soulmate and B340 mazes as well as visit the feared Voodoo Priestess in her Voodoo Village with dark magic gypsies in a setting wrought with shrunken heads and voodoo dolls.

The Ringmaster will orchestrate the freaks and monsters of the Circus maze and its terrifying mad house that will disorient illusions through horrific magic, paranormal wonders and spirited thrills. The Ringmaster, The Captain and their band of spirits including Samuel the Savage, Graceful Gale, Half-Hatch Henry and of course Scary Mary will haunt the grounds of Dark Harbor nightly.

Dark Harbor brings the true haunted tales of The Queen Mary to life, offering the most authentically frightening experience available. The annual event begins October 1 and continues to scare those who dare through November 1. Ticket prices start at just $20 online, with Fast Fright, VIP Passes, and lodging packages available. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit www.queenmary.com/dark-harbor.

BenQ Unveils Curved 35 Inch Gaming Display with 144Hz Refresh Rate

2015/06/15
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Tech News

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COSTA MESA, Calif. — June 15, 2015 — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned digital lifestyle solutions provider and professional gaming monitor pioneer, today announced that the company’s XR3501 curved gaming monitor will be making its U.S. debut at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2015, held June 16 to 18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Equipped with RevolutionEyes™ technology, the 35-inch panel unleashes a more immersive gaming experience by providing gamers with a dramatic 2,000R curvature — the highest of any LCD monitor — in addition to a 144Hz refresh rate and extra-wide 21:9 aspect ratio. The monitor will be showcased by BenQ partner DXRacer USA at booth 5536.

“As the official gaming monitor sponsor of Major League Gaming, BenQ remains fully committed to innovating new products and technologies that push gaming to unprecedented levels of excitement,” said J.Y. Hu, Vice President, Business Line Management at BenQ America Corp. “Featuring a 2 meter curvature, ultra-fast refresh rate, and over 20 color options, our XR3501 monitor goes beyond the specs found in typical curved displays to give players a sense of immersion for the ultimate gaming experience. We invite E3 attendees to try it out for themselves and get a firsthand look at the future of gaming.”

BenQ’s new XR3501 monitor offers a larger viewing area and seamless peripheral views, providing a more authentic sense of engagement with captivating gaming content. With a focus on Eye-Care and visual comfort, the panel is equipped with BenQ’s RevolutionEyes technology. A 144Hz refresh rate and 4ms GTG response time create smooth imaging that preserves the high-motion details of today’s gaming requirements. Featuring 20 options of color vibrancy, the VA panel also adds an extra layer of color optimization to deliver higher color reproduction and crisper viewing angles. Other features include Low Blue Light technology, BenQ’s Black eQualizer technology, and picture–in-picture capabilities that allow the connection of multiple sources.

The gaming industry’s annual E3 expo brings together thousands of top video game vendors and professionals from over 100 countries to discover the market’s latest innovations for computer, video, and mobile games. BenQ partner DXRacer USA specializes in ergonomic and aesthetic products for competitive gamers and eSports enthusiasts. E3 attendees can try out the BenQ curved XR3501 gaming monitor at DXRacer USA’s booth.

More information on E3 and DXRacer USA is available at www.e3expo.com and www.dxracer.com, respectively. Details on BenQ’s full line of gaming monitors can be found at http://gaming.benq.com.

Mad Max Eye of the Storm E3 Story Trailer

2015/06/15
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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June 15, 2015 — Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Avalanche Studios today released the Mad Max Eye of the Storm Story Trailer, depicting the merciless Wasteland tyrant Scrotus, who Max must overcome as he attempts to build the ultimate war vehicle and leave the madness of The Wasteland behind.

All footage in the trailer is in-engine, comprised of actual game play and in-game cinematics.

Mad Max will be released on Sept. 1, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Vuzix Unveils New iWear 720 Video Headphones

2015/06/15
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Tech News

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ROCHESTER, NY – June 15, 2015 — Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI) (“Vuzix” or, the “Company”), a leading supplier of video eyewear and smart glasses products in the consumer, enterprise and entertainment markets, today announces it will begin pre- order sales for the new iWear 720 video headphones. In addition, the iWear 720 will be on display at Vuzix’ booth at E3 in Los Angeles, CA, June 16-18, 2015. They will be located in the South Hall Booth Number 2563.

The Vuzix iWear 720 video headphones are the ultimate mobile video entertainment and gaming system compatible with any device supporting HDMI output. And now with integrated motion tracking, OSVR, Unity 3D, and Unreal gaming engine support, a growing list of games and VR title support is now offered.

The iWear 720 features dual HD Displays and revolutionary nano optics that provide the equivalent experience of a 130” home television from 10’ and allow the wearer to play games, interact with apps, and watch 2D, 3D and 360° VR movies. iWear 720 is completely portable and battery-driven so the user can enjoy it at home or on- the- go. It supports any HDMI 2D or 3D video sources including PCs, game consoles, smartphones, Blu-ray players, and Wi-Fi wireless dongles for direct Internet connection.

The iWear 720 is now also enabled with virtual reality tracking sensors and will have optional 3D augmented reality cameras with “point-cloud” tracking capability to provide an exciting AR experience. In addition the iWear 720 comes with 40mm drivers that are noise isolating to give the user a complete high-end audio experience during game play.

“We at Vuzix are excited to be attending E3 and showing off our new iWear 720 video headphones and for the first time allowing the public, at a special pre-order price, to order their own,” said Paul Travers, President and CEO at Vuzix. “Winner of multiple awards at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show, the iWear 720 is now ready to be the most compatible VR and entertainment headset in the market thanks to supporting connectivity and content on almost any device that support HDMI outputs.”

For more information on iWear 720 or to book an E3 appointment, please contact PR. In addition follow Vuzix on Facebook at Facebook: facebook.com/vuzix

The Vuzix iWear 720 is available at Vuzix.com Delivery of the product will be in Fall 2015.

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Crytek Unveils VR Title Robinson: The Journey

2015/06/15
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News

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Frankfurt, Germany – June 15, 2015 – Go beyond boundaries and step into a palpable world of wonder in Robinson: The Journey, a brand-new virtual reality game announced today by Crytek.

Harnessing the power of Crytek’s CRYENGINE, Robinson: The Journey will offer players an unparalleled sense of presence in a game world as they assume the role of a young boy who has crash-landed on a mysterious planet. With freedom to explore their surroundings in 360 degrees of detail, players will become pioneers by interacting with the rich ecosystem around them and unearthing incredible secrets at every turn.

David Bowman, Crytek’s Director of Production, said: “Ever since Crytek was founded, we have been striving to build the most realistic, believable worlds we possibly can for players. Today’s VR technologies are enabling us to bring together CRYENGINE’s capabilities and our legacy in creating immersive gaming experiences like never before. The time we’re spending in Robinson: The Journeyas we develop it is transforming the way we think about games, and we can’t wait until everyone has the chance to set foot in this universe for themselves.”

For more information visit www.robinsonthegame.com

Fallout 4 E3 2015 Screenshots

2015/06/15
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

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Here are some new screenshots from Fallout 4 that were released last night at the Bethesda E3 Showcase! Enjoy, Vault dwellers! Fallout 4 will be released on November 10, 2015.

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