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ABC Family’s 14 Nights of Halloween Lineup

2014/09/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

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ABC Family has released the full lineup for their upcoming “13 Nights of Halloween” television programming event, which is set to run from October 19th through October 31st, 2014.

The Lineup

Night One – Sunday, October 19th
– 7:00 – 9:00 AM ET/PT: Casper
– 9:00 – 11:00 AM ET/PT: The Addams Family
– 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET/PT: Addams Family Values
– 1:00 – 4:30 PM ET/PT: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 1
– 4:30 – 7:30 PM ET/PT: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows: Part 2
– 7:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT: Disney∙Pixar’s Toy Story OF TERROR!
– 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT: Disney∙Pixar’s Monsters, Inc.
– 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Night Two – Monday, October 20th
– 6:30 – 8:00 PM ET/PT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
– 8:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: The Hunger Games
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: The Haunted Mansion

Night Three – Tuesday, October 21st
– 8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT: ALL NEW Pretty Little Liars fan-appreciation special, “We Love You to DeAth”
– 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT: Freak Out ALL NEW Special

Night Four – Wednesday, October 22nd
– 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT: Beetlejuice
– 8:00 – 8:30 PM ET/PT: Melissa & Joey ALL NEW Halloween Special
– 8:30 – 9:00 PM ET/PT: Baby Daddy ALL NEW Halloween Special
– 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT: Freak Out ALL NEW Special

Night Five – Thursday, October 23rd
– 5:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT: Freak Out
– 6:30 – 7:00 PM ET/PT: Melissa & Joey
– 7:00 – 7:30 PM ET/PT: Baby Daddy
– 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET/PT: Corpse Bride
– 9:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: Teen Wolf

Night Six – Friday, October 24th
– 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT: Corpse Bride
– 7:00 – 8:30 PM ET/PT: The Nightmare Before Christmas
– 8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: Dark Shadows
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: Beetlejuice

Night Seven – Saturday, October 25th
– 7:00 – 7:30 AM ET/PT: Melissa & Joey
– 7:30 – 10:30 AM ET/PT: Batman
– 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM ET/PT: Batman Returns
– 1:30 – 3:30 PM ET/PT: Beetlejuice
– 3:30 – 6:00 PM ET/PT: Dark Shadows
– 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT: The Addams Family
– 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT: Addams Family Values
– 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT: Hocus Pocus
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: Corpse Bride

Night Eight – Sunday, October 26th
– 7:00 – 8:00 AM ET/PT: Freak Out
– 8:00 – 10:00 AM ET/PT: Coraline
– 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET/PT: Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
– 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET/PT: The Haunted Mansion
– 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET/PT: Corpse Bride
– 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET/PT: The Addams Family
– 6:00 – 8:00 PM ET/PT: Addams Family Values
– 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET/PT: Hocus Pocus
– 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM ET/PT: ParaNorman

Night Nine – Monday, October 27th
– 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT: Freak Out
– 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT: ParaNorman
– 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: Casper
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

Night Ten – Tuesday, October 28th
– 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT: Scooby Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed
– 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT: Casper
– 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: Freak Out encores
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: The Haunted Mansion

Night Eleven – Wednesday, October 29th
– 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET/PT: The Haunted Mansion
– 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT: The Addams Family
– 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: Addams Family Values
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: ParaNorman

Night Twelve – Thursday, October 30th
– 4:30 – 6:30 PM ET/PT: The Addams Family
– 6:30 – 8:30 PM ET/PT: Addams Family Values
– 8:30 – 11:00 PM ET/PT: Dark Shadows
– 12:00 – 2:00 AM ET/PT: Beetlejuice

Night Thirteen – Friday, October 31st
– 11:00 – 11:30 AM ET/PT: Melissa & Joey
– 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET/PT: Baby Daddy
– 12:00 – 2:00 PM ET/PT: Freak Out
– 2:00 – 4:30 PM ET/PT: Poltergeist
– 4:30 – 7:00 PM ET/PT: Dark Shadows
– 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT: Beetlejuice
– 9:00– 11:00 PM ET/PT: Casper

Thrustmaster Announces First Force Feedback Wheel for PS4

2014/09/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News, PlayStation 4 News

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New York, September 17, 2014 – Thrustmaster is proud to announce its brand-new Next-Gen racing simulator, officially licensed for the PlayStation®4 system (PS4), PlayStation®3 system (PS3) and PC compatibility. It’s the perfect time for racing enthusiasts to put the pedal to the metal during this back-to-school season!

Introducing revolutionary technology: Thrustmaster Brushless Force Feedback to feel the road realistically like never before

Thrustmaster assists virtual racers through their learning curve with the T300 RS. This force feedback wheel allows gamers to really take the plunge into the world of racing, and hone their driving skills for a better performance. In order to achieve this Thrustmaster has taken great care to create the perfect solution for any gamer trying to go to the next level in their racing games. The T300 RS provides an unrivalled immersion, for a pure connection with the road. Under the hood there’s nothing less than a genuine brushless servo industrial Force Feedback motor (with frictionless action), combined with a new 1080° dual-belt system to deliver the never seen super-smooth and quiet Force Feedback with incredibly responsive, realistic Force effects to really feel the road (Feel the road, don’t feel the racing wheel inner mechanical structure).The silence of the motor allows you to really focus on what matters, which is premium performance on the road.Thrustmaster’s development teams have added precision to the motor’s impressive capabilities by incorporating H.E.A.R.T HallEffect AccuRate Technology®, featuring a contactless magnetic sensor: this provides 16-bit resolution, for 65,536 values on the wheel’s steering. The T300 RS also features an internal memory, upgradable firmware so that users will always have access to the latest improvements via the wheel’s PC compatibility, and a PS4/PS3 sliding switch on its base for optimal compatibility with both systems.

Detachable wheel, adjustable pedal set and modular product ecosystem

The T300 RS includes a detachable wheel, featuring the Thrustmaster Quick Release system: the wheel measures 11 inches in diameter, with brushed metal central spokes. Its official PS4 buttons (PS, SHARE, OPTIONS) lets users access the system’s new social functions at any time. The T300 RS weighs in at approximately 2.6 lbs, for ultra-realistic inertia and Force Feedback. The wheel’s entire circumference features reinforced textured rubber cladding, for the ultimate in comfort. 2 large sequential paddle shifters are attached to the wheel: they’re 5 inches in height for easy access, and 100% metal. The wheel’s angle of rotation can be adjusted from 270° to 1080°, depending on the type of vehicle being driven in the game! What’s more, the wheel is interchangable with other Thrustmaster wheels (the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-on*, Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-on* and T500 RS GT Wheel*). The T300 RS’s pedal set features metal pedals with a long range of travel, which are fully adjustable in both height and spacing – with 6 different possible positions per pedal. The brake pedal even features progressive resistance. FEEL THE ROAD AS YOU NEVER HAVE!

The T300 RS is also compatible with the Base Fixed Paddle Shifters kit* (allowing users to install stationary paddle shifters on the wheel’s base), Thrustmaster’s 3-pedal pedal sets (T3PA* and T500 RS*), and the TH8A* and TH8RS* shifters.

Establishing the new reference in racing wheel simulation Gear!

The T300 RS September, 2014 $399.99

*Not included

Check out all of our products at http://www.thrustmaster.com/.

Anna – Extended Edition Gets Xbox 360 Launch Date

2014/09/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Xbox 360 News

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Ridgewood, NJ – September 16, 2014 – An abandoned old sawmill found deep in the dark of the Italian mountains might seem like the home of some terrible horror, but the greatest threat to you there is the one found in the very depths of your mind. Face up to the horrors of your past, as the acclaimed horror puzzle game Anna – Extended Edition is coming to Xbox LIVE® for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft on September 23. Created by Italian developer Dreampainters, and previously released on PC, Anna is a first-person horror adventure that explores the darkest depths of the human psyche. Uncover clues, solve puzzles and explore a beautifully chilling setting for the first time on console.

About Anna and Anna – Extended Edition:

Anna is a first-person horror adventure that explores the darkest depths of the human psyche. Set in an abandoned sawmill nestled high in the Italian mountains, Anna challenges the player to uncover horrific clues and use them to solve puzzles related to your character’s dark past. The player’s behavior does not only determine the mental health of the main character but can also change locations and unveil new secrets leading to one of three possible endings.

Anna – Extended Edition has been given an overhaul based on the feedback of the thousands of players of the original Anna. It features more environments, more hours of game play, more puzzles, additional gameplay features, enhanced graphics and an improved interface. Anna – Extended Edition is sure to please fans of psychological horror games such as Amnesia or Silent Hill and impress with the upgraded graphics and sound.

Features of Anna – Extended Edition:

  • A haunting tale of psychological terror
  • Physics-based environmental puzzles
  • Three possible endings, each determined by the player’s action
  • New environments, puzzles, interface and music
  • Improved Graphics
  • New in game character: “The Wife Doll” with own AI
  • New Game Over state

Destiny Debuts Raids and Talks New Events

2014/09/16
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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Sept 16, 2014 — Today marks the debut of Destiny’s first six-player Raid, The Vault of Glass, which is the most intense and uniquely challenging end-game activity in Destiny, requiring strategic communication and close cooperation to win. The raid opens up a new way to play Destiny, and a new location in the game. Hidden on Venus, Guardians level 26 and above can fight for a chance to enter The Vault of Glass in search of gear and glory.

“Raids introduce the sixth activity to Destiny, in which players will have to battle their way through intense encounters the likes of which they have yet to experience in the game,” said Harold Ryan, Bungie president. “It’s humbling to see millions of guardians enjoying Destiny already. We can’t wait for people to experience this exciting, new way to play the game and are committed to continuing to deliver new experiences to the Destiny community.”

The introduction of new content in Destiny will continue later this week when Destiny’s competitive multiplayer includes the chance to play the Combined Arms playlist for the first time this weekend, which pits Guardians against one another in two game modes on vehicle maps.

Destiny will also debut its first timed event, called Queen’s Wrath, from September 23 to October 6, offering all Destiny players additional Bounties to complete, challenging mission modes to unlock, and more Rare and Legendary rewards to earn.

The community can interact directly with the developers at www.Bungie.net, www.facebook.com/Bungie and @Bungie on Twitter. For more information, they can visit www.DestinyTheGame.com and follow the official Destiny social channels at www.facebook.com/DestinyTheGame and @DestinyTheGame on Twitter.

WWE 2K15 Release Date

2014/09/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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New York, NY – September 16, 2014 – 2K today announced a new next-gen console release date forWWE® 2K15 of November 18, 2014 in North America and November 21, 2014 internationally for the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Releases for the PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360 will launch as planned on October 28, 2014 in North America and October 31, 2014 internationally.

“Visual Concepts and Yuke’s are committed to delivering the most authentic and action-packed WWE experience to date, including release for the very first time on next-generation consoles,” said Greg Thomas, President, Visual Concepts. “The additional development time enables our talented teams to ensure theWWE 2K15 next-gen experience fully meets our expectations.”

Developed collaboratively by Yukes and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K15 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on WWE 2K15 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter using the hashtags #WWE2K15 and #FEELIT or subscribe to WWE 2K on YouTube.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.

Full Just Dance 2015 Track Listing

2014/09/15
Jerry Paxton
News, Nintendo Wii U News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

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SAN FRANCISCO — September 15, 2014 — Today, Ubisoft® revealed the full tracklist for Just Dance 2015, the latest installment in the best-selling dance game franchise. This year, players can dance along to a variety of the year’s biggest hits and old school favorites, including many songs from the Billboard Hot 100 chart such as “Black Widow” by Iggy Azalea ft. Rita Ora, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams and “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj.

“We’ve always taken pride in having the most hit songs in our Just Dance games each year—it’s what our fans ask for and what we deliver,” said Tony Key, SVP Sales and Marketing at Ubisoft. “This year with Just Dance 2015 we’re featuring more top Billboard artists than ever before.”

Just Dance 2015 is coming to all motion-control gaming platforms, including Nintendo’s Wii U™ system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on October 21 in North America and October 23 in EMEA territories (October 24 in the UK). With more Billboard artists than ever before, get ready to “Get Low” and “Let It Go” to the hottest hits.” The tracklist includes:

  • “Bang Bang” – Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
  • “She Looks So Perfect” – 5 Seconds of Summer
  • “Problem” – Ariana Grande Ft. Iggy Azalea and Big Sean
  • “4×4” – Miley Cyrus
  • “Best Song Ever” – One Direction
  • “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
  • “Till I Find You” Austin Mahone
  • “Addicted To You” – Avicii
  • “Black Widow” – Iggy Azalea Ft. Rita Ora
  • “Maps” – Maroon 5
  • “Birthday” – Katy Perry
  • “Bad Romance” – Lady Gaga
  • “Built For This” – Becky G
  • “Holding Out For A Hero” – Bonnie Tyler
  • “Summer” – Calvin Harris
  • “Tetris” – Dancing Bros.
  • “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” – Dead Or Alive
  • “Let It Go” – Disney’s Frozen
  • “Burn” – Ellie Goulding
  • “Bailando” – Enrique Iglesias Ft. Descemer Bueno & Gente de Zona
  • “Mahna Mahna” – Frankie Bostello
  • “Never Can Say Goodbye” – Gloria Gaynor
  • “I Love It” – Icona Pop Ft. Charli XCX
  • “You’re On My Mind” – Imposs Ft. J. Perry
  • “Love Me Again” – John Newman
  • “Only You (And You Alone)” – Love Letter
  • “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” – Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
  • “Get Low” – Dillon Francis & DJ Snake
  • “Diamonds” – Rihanna
  • “Me And My Broken Heart” – Rixton
  • “Walk This Way” – Run-DMC & Aerosmith
  • “Don’t Worry Be Happy” – The Bench Men
  • “Epic Sirtaki” – The Bouzouki’s
  • “Speedy Gonzalez” – Los Pimientos Locos
  • “Macarena” – The Girly Team
  • “Love Is All” – The Sunlight Shakers
  • “It’s My Birthday” – will.i.am Ft. Cody Wise
  • “The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)” – Ylvis
  • “XMas Tree” – Bollywood Santa
  • “Fatima” – Cheb Salama

With more than 50 million games sold in the franchise since its debut in 2009, Just Dance has become a pop-cultural phenomenon played by fans all over the world.

For the latest information on Just Dance 2015, please visit: www.justdancegame.com and follow us on Twitter @justdancegame using hashtag #JustDance2015.