Author - Jerry Paxton

Danger Goat – Launch Trailer

2016/11/10

Thursday 10^th November, 2016 – nDreams, the UK’s largest developer/publisher solely focused on creating virtual reality (VR) games and experiences, is excited to announce that their new mobile VR game Danger Goat is now available to download on Daydream, priced at $5.99 / € 5.49 / £4.99.

Danger Goat is an all new breed of puzzle platformer with a bold, graphic style inspired by classic cartoons and developed exclusively as a launch title for Daydream, Google’s platform for high-quality mobile VR. The game’s colourful art style and instantly accessible gameplay mean that players of all skill levels will be able to pick up and enjoy Danger Goat.

In Danger Goat, players will embark on a chaotic caper and help the intrepid goat through a world of cartoon carnage, from snowy mountains and wild forests all the way to outer space. The path to freedom will not be straightforward as deadly, over-engineered contraptions have been set to dispatch Danger Goat in the most hilariously brutal ways imaginable. Players will need to avoid an arsenal of traps, from missiles and shrink rays to crazy killer robots, all designed to zap, splat and explode the goat in anarchically inventive ways.

nDreams has built Danger Goat from the ground up as a showcase for Google’s Daydream View headset and controller by combining tactile, dynamic puzzles with intuitive motion controls. By tilting the Daydream controller to manipulate the world, players can knock down monoliths, sabotage traps and create new paths to guide, slide and catapult Danger Goat to safety.

nDreams are proud to be one of the first videogame developers making original apps and experiences for Daydream, having first announced their commitment at Google I/O 2016.

To download the latest screenshots and videos for Danger Goat, as well as the game’s factsheet, please follow this link: www.ndreams.com/press/

For more details about the game, please visit Danger Goat’s website, Facebook page and YouTube playlist, or visit nDreams’ blog for a wealth of behind-the-scenes information.

Tom Clancy’s The Division Expansion II: Survival Public Test Update

2016/11/08

Jerry Paxton

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

SAN FRANCISCO — November 8, 2016 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that a new Public Test Server (PTS) is now available for Windows PC players to join until November 13.

The PTS will be used to test Update 1.5 and is available for all Windows PC players. Survival, the second major expansion for Tom Clancy’s The Division®, will also be available exclusively for Season Pass owners via the PTS.

In this new expansion, players will face extreme conditions after their chopper is taken down by a snowstorm. As Division agents, they have information about a potential cure for the pandemic and they will need to be extracted from the Dark Zone. Finding warm clothes, supplies, food, water and medicine will be vital to their success. However, the environment is not the only danger out there; players must also be aware of 23 other agents and face off against the Hunters, a new mysterious and deadly enemy who is always one step ahead of them.

In Survival, players will be able to choose to enable either PvP or PvE. In PvP, while the Rogue mechanic does not apply, agents can fight against or cooperate with other players in every corner of New York, even outside of the Dark Zone. In PvE, players will be able to play in cooperation with other players, even in the Dark Zone.

For more information about Tom Clancy’s The Division, please visit thedivisiongame.com.

EVGA Unveils SuperNOVA G3 Power Supplies

2016/11/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News

November 8^th, 2016 – EVGA SuperNOVA power supplies are well-known for their extreme efficiency, performance and reliability. In fact, over the last 3 years EVGA SuperNOVA power supplies have won over 70 awards from leading review sites. EVGA’s dedication to performance has forged the latest power supply platform: the EVGA SuperNOVA G3 Series. With these new power supplies, EVGA took the best features of the award-winning G2 lineup and made them even better. The SuperNOVA G3’s smaller size, improved performance and a new Hydraulic Dynamic Bearing fan give you ultra-quiet performance with an increased lifespan.

Small Size, Big Performance

A reduced size does not mean reduced performance with the EVGA SuperNOVA G3 power supplies. At only 150mm long, this makes these some of the smallest power supplies on the market today, while offering improved performance and features.

Whisper Silent Hydraulic Dynamic Bearing Fan

Better performance, quieter operation and a longer lifespan. EVGA ECO mode gives you gives you silent operation at low to medium loads.

Next Gen Performance

Next-generation systems deserve next-generation performance. The EVGA SuperNOVA G3 takes the already efficient G2 series and makes it even better with improved efficiency and lower ripple. These power supplies are over 91% efficient!

Fully Modular Design

Use only the cables you need, reducing cable clutter and improving case airflow.

Learn more at http://www.evga.com/articles/01059/evga-supernova-g3-power-supplies/

About EVGA

EVGA is the #1 NVIDIA authorized partner in channel sales throughout North America and Latin America and a leading Power Supply Manufacturer. Based on the philosophy of intelligent innovation, market knowledge, and the real time operation, EVGA continues to identify the need in the market place and providing the solution to that need. By offering product differentiation, 24/7 tech support, a 90 day Step-Up program, and other customer focused programs, EVGA is a clear leader in all categories: etail, retail, distribution, and system integration. With headquarters in Brea, CA, EVGA’s global coverage includes EVGA GmbH in Munich, EVGA LATAM in Miami, and EVGA Hong Kong. For further information online about EVGA, visit: www.evga.com

XCOM2 360 Degree Video and PC Controller Support

2016/11/08

Jerry Paxton

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

November 8, 2016 – 2K and Firaxis Games have revealed that starting today, XCOM 2 on PC can now be played using a controller.

Fans have been requesting controller support and we’re glad to deliver. With the new controller support PC players can also utilize full camera control to experience the world of XCOM 2 from a new perspective.

To learn more about utilizing full camera control, visit the XCOM blog and view the camera control in action and “Tour the Avenger” in this new video.

In a special second video, you can take a 360° virtual tour of the inside of XCOM’s mobile headquarters! From living quarters to the armory, there are many rooms to explore and some that have yet to be constructed.

Whether you’re watching from a desktop PC, a VR headset, or via the YouTube app with a compatible mobile device you’ll be immersed in the control center of the Resistance.

Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2.

Halloween Now Quite Over as Sinister Pointe’s Fear the Mark Still Going Strong

2016/11/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

For those of you still needing your Halloween fix, take note that Sinister Pointe’s Fear the Mark is running November 4, 5, 11 and 12 in Fullerton. The Sinister Pointe haunted attractions is open from 7 PM to midnight and tickets run from $24 dollars each.

The Sinister Pointe haunted attraction is located at:

1851 West Orangethorpe Ave, Fullerton, CA, 92833

You can tickets at the door or online.

Tyranny Gameplay and Mechanics Dev Diary Video

2016/11/04

Jerry Paxton

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

November 4, 2016 – Any lingering questions about Tyranny can be asked directly of the development team on Wednesday, November 9, when the designers at Obsidian Entertainment join the community for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Reddit. The event will start at 11:00 a.m.Pacific Time, and will be found at https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/.

Next week, Tyranny will be available worldwide from digital retailers everywhere. Players who pre-order the game now will receive a set of unique in-game items, and will also be able to pre-load the game to their PC and have it ready to play when Tyranny is launched. Tyranny is available for pre-order now on Steam, as well as on other digital retailers such as GOG.com and the Paradox Store.

In Tyranny, the grand war between good and evil is over – and the forces of evil, led by Kyros the Overlord, have won. The Overlord’s merciless armies dominate the face of the world, and its denizens must find new roles within the war-torn realm. Players’ decisions will have far-reaching consequences and change both the land and its people, providing a non-linear, highly replayable experience.

For more information about Tyranny, visit http://www.tyrannygame.com/.

Space Hulk: Deathwing Gets New Trailer and a Release Date

2016/11/04

Jerry Paxton

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

November 4, 2016 – Space Hulk: Deathwing, the upcoming first-person shooter set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, will be available for download on PC, December 9. With only one month left until release, the whole team at Streum On is working non-stop to add the final layer of polish to the game and deliver the best possible experience to players. Streum On now needs player support, Steam pre-order players are invited to join the upcoming Betas.

Starting next week, we will invite a limited number of pre-order players to join a closed-beta to help the developers gather the latest technical and gameplay feedback for the game. Then, starting around November 20, ALL players who have pre-ordered the game on Steam will be able to get their first taste through a new beta. Players will be able to experience the game’s tutorial to learn the basics before teaming up to complete a mission from the game’s campaign with up to 3 other players in co-op! These betas will be the perfect opportunity to gather the latest feedback from players in order to offer the best possible gaming experience.

In the meantime, discover today a new trailer for the game, Enter the Space Hulk, introducing the developers’ meticulous attention to detail and introduces the plot of its campaign, playable in both solo and coop.

Each Space Hulk is an amalgamation of ancient ships and space debris, and Olethros is filled with lore from the 10,000 years since the dawn of the Imperium to the 41st Millennium. You will be exploring Black Templar ships, troop transports, and even pirate vessels that were lost in the Warp and became part of the Space Hulk OIethros’ bowels. Streum On Studios made sure that every inch of the colossal ships, each corridor and each room, contains highly detailed designs, unique architectural styles, and references to Warhammer 40,000 history.

An incredible amount of care was also given to the enemies and their AI. The Genestealers have many variants with unique abilities and skills, combined with their AI utilizing pack tactics and ambushes that are faithful to the lore.

As a Terminator Armour-clad member of the Deathwing, you have access to the most advanced weapons the Imperium has to offer. Available to you and your squad are the iconic Stormbolter and other famous Space Marine weapons and variants.

Don your Terminator power armor, take up your Storm Bolter, and bring glory to the Emperor in Space Hulk: Deathwing when the game launches December 9 on PC. The game will release early 2017 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Pre-order now the game on Steam and get access to the pre-order Beta, 15% off and one in-game weapon – the Lost Mace of Corswain.

Dishonored 2 Book of Karnaca Narrative Video

2016/11/02

Jerry Paxton

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

November 2, 2016 – We’ve just released a new narrative video for Dishonored 2, titled ‘Book of Karnaca’. Learn more about the world of Dishonored 2 and its characters from The Outsider in this new video – creatively ‘illustrated’ as a pop-up book. You can check out the new video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdJL0qTXPJU.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2, the next chapter in the award-winning Dishonored saga by Arkane Studios, set to launch worldwide on November 11, 2016 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Delilah, a mad witch armed with powerful black magic, has seized the throne from Empress Emily Kaldwin, leaving the fate of the Isles hanging in the balance. As either Emily Kaldwin or Corvo Attano, travel beyond the legendary streets of Dunwall to Karnaca – a once-dazzling coastal city that holds the key to restoring Emily to power. Armed with the mark of the Outsider and powerful new supernatural abilities, hunt down your enemies and forever alter the fate of the Empire.

Anyone who pre-orders Dishonored 2 will be able to play the game one day before the official worldwide release, on 10th November, and will receive a copy of Dishonored: Definitive Edition.

For more information about the game please visit dishonored.bethesda.net.

Knott’s Unveils 2017 Plans

2016/11/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Buena Park, Calif. (November 2016) – There’s farm fresh fun for everyone coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in 2017 with a brand new thrill ride, an extended Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! next summer, and the expansion of Knott’s Soak City Waterpark.

Sol Spin will bring brand new hair-raising thrills to the Fiesta Village area of the park next season. The new ride will send brave guests on a thrilling topsy-turvy adventure over 6 stories high as they rotate in all directions on one of six spinning arms. Sol Spin will be the newest addition to the theme park’s world-class line up of more than 40 rides and attractions when it opens in spring 2017.

But that’s not all! Knott’s Berry Farm is also expanding the park’s Seasons of Fun. For the first time ever, the mouthwatering Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, exclusively dedicated to celebrating Knott’s delicious roots, will be expanded to 23 days. Celebrate the historic berry with countless one-of-a-kind boysenberry inspired dishes, drinks and more, plus limited-time live entertainment the whole family will love!

This past summer to celebrate Ghost Town’s 75^th anniversary, Knott’s debuted the one-of-a-kind interactive experience Ghost Town Alive! The extremely popular interactive experience returns for a second year packed with new characters and even more interactive old west fun. The citizens of Calico return to take guests on an immersive journey back in time to the old west of the late 1800s when bandits and cowboys battle for control of the west. This summer the wild- west gets a little wilder, as new story lines and plot twists will be revealed throughout the season insuring guests will never experience the same adventure twice. Ghost Town Alive! offers something for everyone in your posse.

Also, coming to the park next summer, is the all new Boardwalk Barbecue restaurant located in the Boardwalk area of the park near Xcelerator. This new fast-casual dining location will offer various BBQ favorites including smoked pork ribs, tri-tip and rotisserie chicken along with a selection of sandwiches and side dishes. Boardwalk Barbecue will also be featuring a selection of local and well known craft beers. The restaurant will include a new covered seating area with a stage for live entertainment. The location will replace the existing Boardwalk Barbecue restaurant. Construction is set to begin this year.

Next year’s new enhancements also include an extensive expansion, renovations and new additions in store for Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, which were announced earlier this summer. Orange County’s largest water park will debut two water slide towers offering exhilarating attractions geared for families and thrill seekers. Shore Break will tower over seven stories and offer six different thrilling water slide experiences. Four of the slides on the tower will feature an Aqua-Launch chamber which will innovatively launch guests as the floor under their feet drops them into an almost vertical free fall through a series of flat loops and S-curves in a translucent flume. Shore Break will also feature dueling tube slides that will zip riders through an enchanting series of drops and turns. The height requirements for Shore Break slides are 48 inches. The Wedge slide tower will take the location of the current Pacific Spin and will be an open air family raft ride. Up to six guests at a time will descend down navigating twists and turns and unexpected drops. The minimum height requirement is 40 inches and 40 – 48 inches must be accompanied by a responsible person. The expansion project will also include updated shaded seating areas, cabanas and a remodeled Longboards’ Grill. Guests will be able to experience both water slide towers when Knott’s Soak City Waterpark opens for the summer season in May 2017.

A 2017 Season Pass is the best way to experience all of the new additions coming to Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark next year. A Knott’s Regular Pass includes unlimited 2017 admissions to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Pass includes unlimited 2017 admissions to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City Waterpark. Right now you can get either a Regular or Gold Pass at the lowest price of the year: a Regular Pass for as low as 6 payments of $15, or a Gold Season Pass for as low as 6 payments of just $17.62. And when new passholders purchase before 12/31/16, you get one free admission during 2016 season to Knott’s Berry Farm. Hurry, offers end Jan 8, 2017. Applicable taxes and fees apply. The payment plan is only available online at knotts.com

For more information about Knott’s Berry Farm please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smart phone.

Hearts of Iron IV Together for Victory Announcement Trailer

2016/11/01

Jerry Paxton

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

STOCKHOLM – 1 November 2016 – When the fires of war erupt and your nation is under siege from the greatest war machine the world has ever seen, it is good to know that you are standing shoulder to shoulder with your brothers and sisters around the world. Together for Victory, the first expansion for Paradox Development Studio’s World War II game Hearts of Iron IV (PEGI 7), shines a bright light on the British dominions and colonies that rallied around the flag in England’s darkest hour.

The centerpiece of Together for Victory is a set of new National Focus trees for five subjects of the British crown: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the British Raj in India. Make history with appropriate technology or alternate history paths, as well as new portraits, new leaders and new companies for the Dominions. Together for Victory is the first step in a process that Paradox hopes will tell the story of every nation in the great conflict.

Together for Victory will also include:

New Autonomy system has different levels of dependency and status for subject nations – puppets, Dominions and fully independent states
Continuous National Focus ideas will add new bonuses and improvements to your country as you take it through the crucible of war
Nations can request a Lend-Lease agreement from their allies and friends if they are in dire need of equipment and vehicles
And much more, including updates and changes to the combat system

Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory is coming soon to major digital retailers, including the Paradox store.