Author - Jerry Paxton

Mortal Kombat XL Launched with Trailer

2016/03/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Burbank, Calif. – March 1, 2016 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that Mortal Kombat XL, the ultimate Mortal Kombat X experience, is now available in North America for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One. Mortal Kombat XL offers an expanded version of the critically acclaimed Mortal Kombat X, which was honored as Fighting Game of the Year by the 19th D.I.C.E. Awards and The Game Awards 2015. It was also named 2015’s Best Fighting Game by Game Informer and IGN.

Developed by NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat XL offers the essential Mortal Kombat X experience that comprises of the main game and all content featured in the original Kombat Pack and Kombat Pack 2 including:

  • Brand-new playable characters Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacrehorror film series and the Xenomorph from Alien, along with returning Mortal Kombat characters Triborg and Bo’Rai Cho
  • All playable characters from the original Mortal Kombat XKombat Pack: Predator, Jason Voorhees, Tremor and Tanya, each accompanied by three themed skins
  • New Apocalypse Skin Pack
  • Previously released content for Mortal Kombat Xincluding Goro, the Brazil Skin Pack, the Kold War Skin Pack, Samurai Skin Pack and Kold War Scorpion Skin

As an added bonus, Mortal Kombat XL and PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners of Mortal Kombat X, can download the new Medieval Skin Pack and new Pit Stage environment for free, that is based on the classic Mortal Kombat arena, including a stage-specific Fatality.

Players who already own Mortal Kombat X can purchase the Mortal Kombat XL Pack, which includes content from both the original Kombat Pack and Kombat Pack 2. Fans who already own the original Kombat Pack can experience the new gameplay by purchasing Kombat Pack 2. Both the Mortal Kombat XL Pack and Kombat Pack 2 are available now in the PlayStation®Store and Xbox Live.

Mortal Kombat X is NetherRealm Studios’ most recent installment in its legendary, critically acclaimed fighting game franchise that propels the iconic franchise into a new generation. The game combines a cinematic presentation with all new gameplay to deliver the most brutal Kombat experience ever, offering a new fully-connected experience that launches players into a persistent online contest where every fight matters in a global battle for supremacy. For the first time, Mortal Kombat X gives players the ability to choose from multiple variations of each character impacting both strategy and fighting style. Players step into an original story showcasing some of the game’s most prolific characters including Scorpion and Sub-Zero, while introducing new challengers that represent the forces of good and evil and tie the tale together.

Mortal Kombat X includes the single player online mode, Living Towers, which are regularly updated timed challenges for players to conquer. Mortal Kombat X also brings back Klassic modes including Test Your Might and Test Your Luck. Additionally, the Krypt returns for combatants to explore and unlock various items within the game, including new costumes, Fatalities, Brutalities and more.

Mortal Kombat XL is now available in North America for $59.99 for the PS4TM system and Xbox One. The Mortal Kombat XL Pack is available to purchase for $24.99 and Kombat Pack 2 is available for $19.99 via the PlayStation®Store and Xbox Live. The game is rated M for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB). For more information, please visit www.mortalkombat.com and www.facebook.com/MortalKombat.

 

New Umbrella Corps Details Released

2016/03/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News

3/1/2016 – Today Capcom released brand new gameplay details and assets for the upcoming Umbrella Corps. Joining the previously announced “One Life Match” mode, the newly revealed “Multi-Mission” mode supports up to 6 players in a match where the first team to win 3 out of the 5 rounds will be the victor. As with “One Life Match” mode, the action is fast and intense with a 3 minute time limit for each round.

“Multi-Mission” mode, as the name implies, consists of rounds that cycle through 8 different rulesets at random. This allows the same team members to consecutively enjoy different gameplay experiences in a seamless way, and provides an expedited matching process for quickly getting into the game. With the random ruleset selection, all teams must stay on their toes to adapt their tactics each round in order to come out on top. An overview on each ruleset can be found below:

·         Target Hunter – One target will be chosen per team and only killing that target will count towards the score. Players can choose whether to focus on protecting their own target or aggressively attacking the enemy target.
·         Respawn Match – Team deathmatch featuring respawns. Take advantage of the on-screen sound radar map to locate the enemies’ random respawn points.
·         Domination – Secure the specified data transmission point located within the stage for a longer time than the enemy team in order to win.
·         DNA Hunter – Kill zombies and collect their DNA samples. Destroying the opposing team’s Zombie Jammers is a key strategy in this mode.
·         SP DNA Hunter – Kill the special mutated zombies and collect their DNA samples. They are particularly tough and immune to the effects of the Zombie Jammer. It’ll take teamwork to bring these creatures down.
·         Collector – Teams battle it out to see who will be first to collect all 5 briefcases in the stage.
·         Protector – Find the briefcase and hold it for as long as possible, while fending off the opposition. The player who has it will become a moving target, so teams must work together effectively.
·         Collar War – Collect the battle data “collars” of downed enemy players, and pick up allies’ collars to prevent the enemy team from getting points.

About Umbrella Corps
Umbrella Corps is a new fast-paced third person shooter set in the iconic Resident Evil universe. The competitive online game will feature quick, intense matches in compact battle zones themed from historic  Resident Evil environments. The game utilizes the Unity engine developed by Unity Technologies.  Umbrella Corps  will be available digitally for an MSRP of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PC across North America and Europe in May 2016.

Metal Gear Online ‘Cloaked in Silence’ Expansion Pack Arriving March 15

2016/03/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – March 1, 2016 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced today that the ‘Cloaked in Silence’ DLC campaign for METAL GEAR ONLINE, the dedicated, squad-based multi-player component of the best-selling METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, will be available on March 15. The ‘Cloaked in Silence’ Expansion Pack includes three new maps (Coral Complex, Rust Palace, Azure Mountain) and a new character, Quiet.

METAL GEAR ONLINE will also feature a new mode known as SURVIVAL, which will arrive on April 7. In SURVIVAL, teams of players compete for the highest win streak to achieve greater rewards. All players can try out the new maps for free in SURVIVAL matches, with a limit of 10 attempts per week (the number of free available attempts will be reset every Tuesday during the scheduled maintenance). Players who purchased the ‘Cloaked in Silence’ Expansion Pack will have unlimited access to SURVIVAL mode and the new maps.

METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN, including METAL GEAR ONLINE, is currently available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One™, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Steam for an SRP of $59.99. It is also available on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360™ for an SRP of $49.99.

For the latest news and updates on METAL GEAR ONLINE, visit: www.konami.jp/mgs5/tpp/en/online/index.php5.

Master of Orion Early Access Video Dev Diary Released

2016/03/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 1, 2016 — WG Labs today released a new episode of Master of Orion Developer Diaries. In the latest installment, key members of NGD Studious shine a spotlight on Master of Orion’s ongoing journey. Developers turned to the fans, offering Early Access to garner feedback and create a true out of this world experience. With Master of Orion’s legacy, NGD Studious have been working tirelessly to provide a multi-platform, multiplayer title.

Viewers can learn more about their galactic counterparts, discovering how opponent AI has been crafted to become a natural experience, imbuing each race with distinct characteristics. With innumerable actions and reactions, each playthrough becomes a unique and unpredictable journey.

Finally, fans will follow developers on their quest to create intricate and challenging Tactical Battles that have become a pillar of Master of Orion. By refining the real-time, turn-based combat, both in simulation and live, players can feel what it’s really like to be the admiral of an intergalactic fleet.

For more information on the Master of Orion Collector’s Edition, visit the official website, Steam and GoG.com portals:

First Screenshots from Action-RPG Vampyr

2016/02/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

February 29, 2016 – Vampyr, the new RPG from acclaimed game-development studio Dontnod, today released its first screenshots. Set in the London of 1918, Vampyr promises to offer a unique, deeply immersive action role-playing experience steeped in vampire mythology, with a strong narrative.

The first screenshots of the game showcase the game’s world, as the Spanish flu laid waste to London’s once bustling population. Every character in the game has his or her own unique back-story and will affect the world. Be careful who you choose to hunt, as they will be gone forever, and their death will impact in a meaningful way the world that surrounds you. Feeding on human blood will not just keep you “alive”, it will also unlock new vampiric powers to use. As a Doctor, and a Vampyr who used to be human, you may also choose to heal your potential prey, crafting medicines from items collected in the game world.

There will be times when exploration and seduction will only get you so far, and you’ll need to resort to engaging in Vampyr’s dynamic, melee-focused real-time combat. It blends hard-hitting melee combat with supernatural vampire powers. Find and loot materials and components from the fresh corpses of your victims or during exploration, in order to craft and improve tools, melee and ranged weapons, as well as special ammunitions and coating to exploit the weaknesses of your enemies.

As you cling to what remains of your humanity, your decisions will ultimately shape the fate of your hero while searching for answers in the coughing, foggy aftermath of the Spanish Flu.

Marvel Unveils New Adult Coloring Books

2016/02/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

New York, NY – February 26th, 2016 – You’ve read the comics. You’ve experienced these iconic and groundbreaking stories. Now it’s time to experience the Marvel Universe like you never have before – as a coloring book! Marvel is pleased to announce its next wave of Adult Coloring Books featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic characters, stories and artwork to delight fans the world over! The Marvel Universe has action, power, excitement and adventure. Now all it needs is YOU!

“The Adult Coloring Book market has become a pop-culture phenomenon,” says David Gabriel, SVP Sales and Marketing, Marvel. “With Marvel’s first wave of Adult Coloring books, fans added their own personal style to classic Marvel stories. And now, with our latest editions coming this year, fans will be able to bring their personal artistic style to some of Marvel’s most recent and epic events.”

First, the women of Marvel have won the world over with some of the most influential and mightiest heroes to hit the comic book industry in years. Now is your chance to accentuate the strength and power of these women with COLOR YOUR OWN WOMEN OF POWER. Showcasing images of the might and majesty of Marvel’s leading heroines, these images feature artwork from Marvel’s female led titles, variant covers and more!

Then, Marvel’s magical maestro, Doctor Strange, casts a spell and comes to life in COLOR YOUR OWN DOCTOR STRANGE featuring a tome of classic and contemporary depictions of the master of the mystic arts as he traverses the visually awe-inspiring world of the enchanted. This is one you won’t want to miss!

Finally, it’s time to take your coloring talents to a galaxy far, far away with COLOR YOUR OWN STAR WARS!  Travel to the stars and bring your own choice of hues and shades to the further adventures of Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Darth Vader, and a whole new cast of characters presented from Marvel Comics. Will you choice the light or dark side?

So dig out those crayons, markers and colored pencils and prepare to return the color to the Marvel Universe, True Believer. But don’t forget your imagination – you’re going to need it! Channel your creative energies, unwind after a hard day’s work, or just relive your childhood memories! Look for the COLOR YOUR OWN WOMEN OF POWER book in September with COLOR YOUR OWN DOCTOR STRANGE and COLOR YOUR OWN STAR WARS to follow later in 2016!

 

COLOR YOUR OWN WOMEN OF POWER
120 Pages….$9.99

On Sale September 2016

 

COLOR YOUR OWN DOCTOR STRANGE

On Sale October 2016

 

COLOR YOUR OWN STAR WARS

On Sale October 2016

Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Opening Dates for Ghost Town Alive and More

2016/02/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Buena Park, Calif. (February 26, 2016) – Knott’s Berry Farm announced today that its celebration of the 75th anniversary of the historic old west Ghost Town will run May 27 through September 5. To mark 75 years of Ghost Town, Knott’s will reopen GhostRider, the longest, tallest, and fastest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast on May 27 following a complete restoration. As part of the summer 2016 celebration, Knott’s will also introduce a new interactive entertainment experience called Ghost Town Alive!. Ghost Town Alive! allows guests to play an active role in shaping what happens throughout the town every day through September 5.

Knott’s also announced that its first Starbucks will open on March 18 in the California MarketPlace, just outside the Park’s main entrance, and will offer Starbuck’s world class coffee drinks and entrees. Adjacent to Starbucks is Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, which is currently undergoing a comprehensive renovation and will open in spring 2016.

Master of Orion CE Early Access Trailer

2016/02/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

February 26, 2016 — Master of Orion is another step closer to launch as WG Labs announces the availability of the Collector’s Edition offering Early Access to all who purchase. As of today, explorers can “Conquer the Stars” with six playable races, battle against friends in multiplayer or AI opponents and test their mettle in real-time Tactical Battles.

Early Access puts players first in line to experience all of Master of Orion’s iconic 4X gameplay and more. Six diverse races—Mrrshan, Psilon, Bulrathi, Alkari, Human, Sakkra—will be the first races to battle for supremacy of the galaxy, with more to arrive in the near future. There are many paths to victory for explorers in their quest for Orion, such as “Diplomatic”, “Conquest” and “Excellence”, and more on the horizon.

Multiplayer is a big part of the Early Access package. Explorers can lay down the gauntlet to friends across the world and challenge them to a campaign or embark on their own road to galactic conquest against AI races. Real-time Tactical Battles add a new, immersive dynamic to Master of Orion, letting players take their own, custom-designed fleets to war, where they must use every trick and tactic at their disposal to claim victory.

The launch of the Master of Orion grants players the three original Master of Orion titles. Upon the game’s final release later in 2016, a detailed digital art book, soundtrack by original Master of Orion composer, retro pixel ships, and an exclusive race for Collector’s Edition holders: the Terran Khanate become available

To discover more about the Master of Orion Collector’s Edition and start conquering the stars, visit the official Steam and Gog.com portals:

Phillips 34 Inch Curved LCD Display Available Now

2016/02/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

Fremont 25, California – February, 2016 – Today EPI (North America brand license partner for Philips Monitors) announces the new 34” Brilliance UltraWide Curved LCD Display, which combines an UltraWide screen with a gentle arc to pull users in for an immersive media experience. The subtle curve of the display, UltraWide QHD 3440 x 1440 resolution and Panoramic 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio envelops users who seek a natural movie watching experience. The display also features built-in stereo speakers and MultiView technology that makes complex multi-tasking work a breeze. The Brilliance UltraWide Curved LCD Display (BDM3490UC) is now available at B&H Photo for $999.99.

The 34” Brilliance UltraWide Curved LCD Display has a 21:9 panoramic aspect ratio with True 8 bit color depth for superb color accuracy as well as an UltraWide Quad HD 3440 x 1440 resolution for gorgeous detail with a pixel area that is 2.4 times larger than a Full HD monitor. The super widescreen makes the display ideal for viewing spreadsheets, editing multiple documents and running several programs at once. Additionally, the monitor’s MultiView technology enables active dual connect and view, so that you can work with multiple devices like PC and Notebook side-by-side simultaneously, making complex multi-tasking work a breeze.

The expansive and stunning display features an ultra-narrow bezel for maximum viewing and comes with a pair of DTS Certified sound high quality stereo speakers built into the display to complete the engaging media setup.

SPECIFICATION BDM3490UC
-LCD panel type AH-IPS LCD
-Backlight type W-LED system
-Panel Size 34.1 inch / 86.7 cm
-Aspect ratio 21:9
-Optimum resolution 3440 x 1440 @ 60Hz
-SmartResponse (typical) 5 ms (Grey to Grey)
-Response time (typical) 14 ms(Grey to Grey)
-Brightness (typical) 300 cd/m²
-Contrast ratio (typical) 1,000:1
-SmartContrast 50M:1
-Viewing angle 178º (H) / 178º (V) @ C/R > 10
-Display colors 1.07 billion colors (8 bits +FRC)
-MHL 1080P @ 60Hz
-Signal Input DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0 x 1, MHL-HDMI (digital, HDCP)
-Audio In/Out PC audio-in, headphone out
-Built-in speakers 7W x 2 with DTS Certified sound
-Tilt -5/20 degree
-Power supply External
-Color Black
-Finish Glossy

Ashes of the Singularity Gets Beta 2 and DX12 Benchmark

2016/02/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Plymouth, MI. – February 25, 2016 – Stardock released Beta 2 of its upcoming massive-scale real-time strategy game, Ashes of the Singularity today.

Ashes of the Singularity takes place in a post-technological singularity universe in which humans have begun to colonize the stars. Now, they face a foe that threatens to annihilate them, the Substrate, a race of machines that seeks to control the same worlds that humanity is claiming.

Beta 2 includes a new DirectX 12 benchmark developed by Oxide Games as well as explicit support for new DirectX 12 features such as multiple GPUs and Asynchronous compute.

“With this update, players can improve game performance by adding another video card,” said Dan Baker, Chief Scientist at Oxide Games. “As long as the two cards are reasonably similar in performance, they can be of any model or brand including mixing AMD and NVidia cards together. Players just insert the additional video card and enable it via the game’s video options panel.”

The new benchmark is accessible by users from the main menu with different display preferences available from the options menu.

“Stardock and Oxide are doing great work taking advantage of Windows 10 with DirectX 12 features such as asynchronous compute and multiple GPUs,” said Kevin Unangst, Senior Global Director, PC Gaming at Microsoft. “Their new DirectX 12 benchmark lets gamers see how their systems perform with actual gameplay.”

In addition, Beta 2 also greatly improves on the already well received artificial intelligence (AI) first scene in Beta 1.

“Ashes of the Singularity isn’t just a battle, it’s a war across an entire world,” said Brad Wardell, Executive Producer of Ashes of the Singularity. “As visually stunning as the game can be, the success of the game is dependent on the gameplay. That’s why we’re investing so much into making sure the computer opponents are such worthy adversaries.”

Beta 2 is now available in Early Access on both Steam and GOG. It includes single player skirmish, co-op multiplayer, and ranked multiplayer.

To learn more about Ashes of the Singularity visit www.ashesofthesingularity.com.