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Dark Horse Unveils Comic Con 2014 Exclusives

2014/07/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

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JULY 2, 2014 — July means the most anticipated event of the year in pop culture is just weeks away! As we rapidly approach the doors opening to the world on July 23, Dark Horse announces the first wave of 2014 SDCC exclusives, available in the expanded Exclusives Store at booth #2615!

Dark Horse has produced more items than EVER for this year’s show, as well as secured a few other extremely limited edition items from our partners!

The list can be found below, available only at the Dark Horse 2014 Exclusives Store at Comic-Con International!

Look for news on the latest items in our line of products based on HBO’s Game of Thrones™ produced exclusively for Comic Con in the coming days.

A set number of exclusives and limited editions will be portioned for each day of the show.

Itty Bitty Hellboy Plush: 2014 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive

7.25″ tall plush version of the colorful cartoon treatment of Mike Mignola’s characters by Art Baltazar and Franco featuring an San Diego Comic Con International logo t-shirt.

Price:  $15.00

Production Run:  500

Limit:  Two per person

Mass Effect Alliance Cruiser: Convention Exclusive Bronze Edition

9″ long polyresin bronze finished Alliance Cruiser. Dark Horse has utilized digital assets direct from Bioware to faithfully capture all details in transforming this ship from a digital creation into our physical world.

Price:  $60.00

Production Run:  350

Limit:  One per person

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 10 #5 San Diego Comic-Con International 2014 Variant Cover

When Buffy and crew try to wrest Xander from Dracula’s control, they begin a battle supreme with the terrifying demon that Dracula has become . . .

Christos Gage, Nicholas Brendan (writers)  * Rebekah Isaacs (artist) * Dan Jackson (colorist) * Andy Park (cover artist)

Price:  $5.00

Print Run:  1,000

Limit:  Five per person

Star Wars: Darth Maul—Son of Dathomir #1 San Diego Comic-Con International Variant Cover

Star Wars: Darth Maul—Son of Dathomir is based on unaired episodes of The Clone Wars television series!

Jeremy Barlow (writer) * Juan Frigeri (penciler) * Mauro Vargas (inker), Wes Dzioba colorist), Chris Scalf (cover artist)

Price:  $5.00

Print Run:  1,000

Limit:  Five per person

Captain Midnight: Stolen Future Convention Exclusive Slipcase Edition

In the forties, Captain Midnight was an American hero, a daredevil fighter pilot, a technological genius . . . a superhero. Since he rifled out of the Bermuda Triangle and into the present day, Captain Midnight has been labeled a threat to homeland security. Can Captain Midnight survive in the modern world, with the US government on his heels and an old enemy out for revenge?

Captain Midnight Volumes 1 and 2 are featured in a deluxe convention exclusive slipcase.

Price:  $20.00

Print run:  400

Limit:   Five per person

Hellboy in Hell, Volume 1:  The Descent—San Diego Comic-Con International Hardcover Edition

After saving the world in The Storm and the Fury but sacrificing himself and Great Britain, Hellboy is dead, cast into Hell, where he finds many familiar faces and a throne that awaits him. This deluxe hardcover treatment mirrors the recently released 20 Years of Hellboy hardcover, and fits beautifully next to it and the previous Library Editions.

Price:  $40.00

Print Run: 1,200

Limit: Two per person

EVE: Source Limited Edition

EVE: Source is your comprehensive source book and visual guide to the gargantuan universe experienced in EVE Online and DUST 514. Published by Dark Horse Comics and developed in close collaboration with the EVE and DUST 514 creative teams, this beautiful 200-page, full color hardcover will immerse readers in the history and lore of EVE through stunning artwork and never-before-released material detailing the settings, stories, races, and factions of the EVE Universe.

The Limited Edition contains: A beautiful black clamshell protective box with an embossed silver logo, two lithographs by EVE artists Borkur Eiriksson and Georg Hilmarsson in a protective sleeve, an anodized aluminum commemorative and numbered plaque embedded in the protective box, a unique CCP “source” code redeemable on the EVE Account Management site (https://secure.eveonline.com/).

The limited edition is bound in matte black JVP with embossed silver logo.

Price:  $90.00

Print Run:  1,400

Limit:  One per person

Usagi Yojimbo San Diego Comic-Con International Exclusive Lithograph

An 18″ x 20″ Usagi Yojimbo lithograph signed by creator Stan Sakai to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Usagi Yojmbo.

Price:  $20.00

Print Run:  300

Limit:  Two per person

Itty Bitty Hellboy Convention Exclusive Hardcover

Witness the awesomeness that is Hellboy! The characters that sprung from Mike Mignola’s imagination, with an Aw Yeah Art Baltazar and Franco twist! This book has all the fun, adventure, and Aw Yeah-ness in one itty bitty package! That’s a true story right there. Collects Itty Bitty Hellboy #1–#5 in a hardcover edition exclusive to conventions.

Price:   $20.00

Print Run: 1,000

Limit:  Five per person

The Witcher  #1 Convention Variant Cover

Legendary artist Stan Sakai has done a special cover of the tie-in series The Witcher, a canonical entry in the world of the Witcher video games, which have collectively won over 250 awards and sold more than 5.5 million copies worldwide! All proceeds from the sale of this limited edition variant will benefit Stan and Sharon Sakai.

Price:  $5.00

Print Run: 1,000

Limit:  Five per person

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DC Universe Online: Halls of Power Part I Announced

2014/07/02
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News
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SAN DIEGO – July 2, 2014 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC today announced the next chapter in DC Universe™ Online (DCUO): Halls of Power Part I. The acclaimed massive online action game’s 11th downloadable content (DLC) pack will introduce a brand-new storyline featuring the New Gods of Apokolips and New Genesis as they search for powerful ancient relics of a bygone age. Halls of Power Part I will bring players new Raids, Alerts and Operations, and — for the first time — League Halls, which will launch prior to the DLC as a free update to all players.
The DLC pack will be available for download on the PC, PlayStation®3 and PlayStation®4 systems this summer.

STORYLINE:

Darkseid’s son, Kalibak, and the villainous Mantis have called upon the agents of Darkseid to delve beneath the surfaces of New Genesis and Apokolips to help them retrieve powerful ancient relics for a dark purpose. The heroic Mister Miracle and fierce Big Barda have assembled a force together in an effort to stop them.

QUICK FACTS:

  • For the first time in DCUO, players will be able to play with or against the iconic villains and heroes from the Fourth World, including Kalibak, Mantis, Mister Miracle and Big Barda.
  • Halls of Power Part I will feature five all-new cooperative multiplayer adventures: two 8-player Raids, one 8-player Operation, one 4-player Alert and one 4-player Operation.
  • Apokolips, New Genesis and Player League Halls will serve as the main backdrops to theHalls of Power Part I content.
    • League Halls will be available to all players as a free game update prior to the release of Halls of Power Part I.
  • Six new Skill Points will be available to earn, and players will have access to a range of new Collections, Feats, gear, and Base items in Halls of Power Part I.

“We know our players experience a tremendous sense of camaraderie when they take on adventures together, so we wanted to pack a variety of challenging group content into this DLC that we know they will enjoy. We’re also expanding the DCUO storyline, introducing players to characters from both New Genesis and Apokolips, and we think heroes and villains alike will be very pleased with how the Halls of Power trilogy evolves.” – Jens Andersen, Senior Creative Director, DC Universe Online.

DCUO’s Halls of Power Part I DLC pack will be available later this summer as a free download for Members and for purchase by non-members via the PlayStation®Network, the in-game Marketplace, or for PC players via the DCUniverseOnline.com website.

DCUO is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DCUO, visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.

To End All Wars Release Date

2014/07/02
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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Grenoble, France, July 02, 2014 — “My centre is giving way, my right is retreating, situation excellent, I am attacking.” (Ferdinand Foch – Marshal of France)

One hundred years ago the Archduke of Austria was shot dead in Sarajevo. This was the starting point of a frightful conflict that involved a number of nations never seen before in History. From America to Eastern Asia, from Northern Europe to Sub-Saharan Africa, the whole world was divided in two warring factions with Central Powers on one side, and the Entente on the other side. It was supposed to be the conflict able to solve all of the tensions between the main powers; the war that should end all wars.

In order to commemorate the centenary of the beginning of the Great War, Ageod (www.ageod.com) is developing a comprehensive simulation that will let the players experience World War I in great detail. This new strategy game is built on an enhanced version of the AGE engine which has been updated in order to cover the specificities of this war. Trenches, aerial warfare, new technologies, and an original diplomatic system have been implemented to replicate the conflict with a high level of realism. Together these features, combined with the proven Ageod formula, make To End All Wars the biggest and most engaging World War I title yet!

To End All Wars puts the players in the place of the main commanders of this period. They will be in charge of defining the military strategies and influencing the battle results, whilst controlling wisely their alliance spending on economics, research and diplomacy. The players will have a high degree of freedom in terms of decisions, and will be able to invade the world with their military alliance.

The game is currently in a late beta stage and will be available on August the 26th.

Get more information on To End All Wars from its official product page.

World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Combat Ready Starter Pack Release Date

2014/07/02
Jerry Paxton
News, Xbox 360 News

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July 2, 2014 – Wargaming, in partnership with Microsoft, announced today the street dates for the World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition Combat Ready Starter Pack that will be available worldwide at participating retailers starting on August 12, 2014. Specific dates and prices for each region are as follows:

• August 12 – North and South America
• August 14 – Asia-Pacific
• August 29 – Europe

Available at a discounted price of $19.99 (£15.99), the bundle will offer players a tremendous value of exclusive items that will enhance their experience with the award-winning console game that is free-to-play for all Xbox Live Gold members. All other Xbox Live account holders can get in on the action for a free seven-day trial.

For the first time, players will get to drive the premium Panzer 38H Tier II German light tank, famously known for its heavy armor and quick firing gun.

The full contents of the Combat Ready Starter Pack are:

• The premium Panzer 38H Tier II German light tank, currently available through the retail package for a limited time
• 3 days of premium account time granting 50% boost in accumulated Silver and experience
• 200,000 in-game Silver
• 1500 in-game Gold
• 30-day voucher code for Xbox Live Gold status

For more information about World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition and to join the global phenomenon of tank battles, please visit: www.worldoftanks.com/xbox

Chop Shop Gets Machinima Premiere Date

2014/07/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

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Los Angeles, CA (July 2, 2014) – Machinima, the leading global video entertainment network for fanboys and videogamers, in conjunction with Paramount Digital Entertainment, today announced that the gritty new action drama”Chop Shop” will launch on Friday July 18, 2014. ”Chop Shop” follows a crew of car thieves as they rise from the mean streets of Los Angeles to become high level international players. The series will premiere exclusively on Machinima’s Prime Channel (YouTube.com/MachinimaPrime).

The HUB Network Celebrates Transformers 30th Anniversary

2014/07/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

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JULY 1, 2014 — This Fourth of July, the Hub Network will be transforming its schedule to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary TRANSFORMERS franchise. This viewing event kicks off with a “Transformers Rescue Bots” marathon (11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET/8 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT), featuring episodes from season two. Afterwards, viewers can relive the epic battles between the Autobots, Decepticons, Unicron and more on “Transformers: The Animated Movie” at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PTand “Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising” at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on the Hub Network, champions of family fun and the only network dedicated to providing kids and their families with entertainment they can watch together.

Schedule for Fourth of July Marathon:

  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET: “Transformers Rescue Bots”

This animated series centers on a group of Autobots – Heatwave, Blades, Boulder and Chase – charged by Optimus Prime to protect and learn about humans on Griffin Rock, a technologically advanced island off the Eastern seaboard. Teamed with a human family of first responders including a firefighter, police chief, engineer and rescue pilot, they keep peace and safety in their new home. The series features an ensemble of voice talent including, LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), Lacey Chabert (“Party of Five”), Maurice LaMarche (“Futurama”), Jason Marsden (“Step by Step”) and Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”).

  • 4–6 p.m. ET: “Transformers: The Animated Movie”

While the Autobots and Decepticons are locked in a vicious battle, a colossal new force enters the universe and threatens the existence of every Transformer, both good and evil, in its quest to seize the Autobot Matrix of Leadership. The movie features an all-star cast, including Orson Welles (“Citizen Kane”), Eric Idle (“Monty Python and the Holy Grail”), Leonard Nimoy (“Star Trek”), Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”), Judd Nelson (“The Breakfast Club”), Robert Stack (“The Untouchables”) and Lionel Stander (“Hart to Hart”).

  • 6–7:30 p.m. ET: “Transformers Prime Beast Hunters Predacons Rising”

A resurrected Unicron has taken over the now empty body of Megatron to seek vengeance on the Autobots and, ultimately, the destruction of Cybertron. Meanwhile, this formidable enemy forces an unlikely alliance between the Autobots, Decepticons, Predaking and two new Predacons – a dragon-like new faction of TRANSFORMERS characters – who come together in an epic battle to help protect their newly restored planet. The movie stars the cast of “Transformers Prime,” including Will Friedle (“Boy Meets World”), Peter Cullen (“Transformers Prime”), Steve Blum (“Transformers Prime”), John Noble (“Fringe”), Peter Mensah (“300”), Frank Welker (“Scooby-Doo”) and Kevin Michael Richardson (“The Cleveland Show”).

About the Hub Network

The Hub Network is a multi-platform joint venture between Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) and Hasbro Inc., (NASDAQ: HAS) that champions family fun by providing relatable, funny, family friendly entertainment experiences that children and their parents can enjoy together. The cable and satellite television network features original programming as well as content from Hasbro’s rich portfolio of entertainment and educational properties built during the past 90 years and from leading third-party producers worldwide. The Hub Network’s lineup includes animated and live-action series, as well as specials, game shows, and family-favorite movies. The network extends its content through a robust and engaging online presence at HubNetwork.com. The Hub Network rebranded from Discovery Kids on October 10, 2010, and is available in nearly 71 million U.S. households. The Hub Network logo and name are trademarks of Hub Television Networks, LLC. All rights reserved.

To find the channel in your area, please visit HubNetwork.com and check the channel locator at the top of the page.

Visit the Hub Network on Social Media:

Facebook at Facebook.com/HubTVNetwork

Twitter @HubTVNetwork

OUYA Debuts on Mad Catz M.O.J.O. Micro-Console for Android

2014/07/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

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San Diego, Calif. & Santa Monica, Calif. – July 1, 2014 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT: MCZ) and OUYA announced today that the OUYA storefront and hundreds of games are now available on the Mad CatzM.O.J.O. Micro-Console for Android. M.O.J.O. owners can now access OUYA’s impressive library, from quirky independent titles like Duck Game and Amazing Frog to established games such as Final Fantasy III and Sonic the Hedgehog.

Announced in March as the first device to feature OUYA, which aims to bring OUYA content to a wide variety of TV-based devices, M.O.J.O. is a $199 Android-based Micro-Console and media player, featuring high-performance hardware and an open software platform that supports a wide variety of gaming and media content. Part of Mad Catz’ GameSmart™ eco-system of mobile products, M.O.J.O. is compatible with a wide variety of accessories, providing a near endless array of entertainment and productivity uses.

“With OUYA Everywhere, our goal is to get OUYA’s games, from some of the newest and best development teams in the space, into the hands of as many gamers as possible, regardless if they use an OUYA or another television based device,” said Julie Uhrman, CEO and founder of OUYA. “Fans of the M.O.J.O. can now access hundreds of OUYA games, which not only extends our platform, but helps developers continue to grow their audience and community.”

“Opening up OUYA’s great software library to M.O.J.O. customers represents a significant step forward in the evolution of open-platform gaming.” said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “Mobile-developed games are fast starting to match the complexity and fidelity of traditional consoles and M.O.J.O. is a powerful platform with which to realise their full potential.”

For additional information and to order your own M.O.J.O. Micro-Console, please visit: www.madcatz.com/mojo/.

For more information on OUYA, please visit: www.ouya.tv.

Silent Hill Downpour: Anne’s Story Comic Announced

2014/07/01
Jerry Paxton
Comics News, Geek News, News

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San Diego, CA (July 01, 2014) – The nightmare-inducing series based on the hit video game series Silent Hill by Konami Digital Entertainment (“Konami”) returns to IDW this summer with a brand new chapter, Silent Hill Downpour: Anne’s Story. Featuring the dark origins of Downpour’s enigmatic antagonist, this new comic book series will delve deeper into the history of prison guard Anne Marie Cunningham… as well as further explore the fog-shrouded haunted town that is caught between realities.

Introduced in Silent Hill Downpour, officer Anne Cunningham set out on a bloody quest for revenge. The mystery surrounding her journey to Silent Hill, and the terrors she faced upon her arrival will finally be revealed, giving readers an entirely new perspective on the acclaimed video game.

Having written both previous Silent Hill series at IDW,Sinner’s Reward and Past Life, as well as co-written the video game, Silent Hill Downpour, Tom Waltz returns to the foggy town that bleeds horror.

“This will be my fourth foray as a writer into the dark side streets and alleyways of everyone’s favorite haunted vacation town and I couldn’t be more excited,” said Waltz. “More so because we finally get to share Anne Marie Cunningham’s canonical backstory, a mystery only hinted at until now. In our new story we can finally present all her grim and dirty secrets to Silent Hill fans, old and new alike.”

Diving head first into Silent Hill is Australian artist Tristan Jones (Ghostbusters, Hoax Hunters), who is handling covers and interior art.

Debuting this August, Silent Hill Downpour: Anne’s Story opens up a whole new experience for fans and players, and stands tall as an horrifying tale all it’s own! Catch up on the previous Silent Hill series’ anytime on read.idwpublishing.com

QuakeCon 2014 Tournament and Trials Line Up

2014/07/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, QuakeCon

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id Software and Bethesda Softworks have announced the lineup for the 2014 QuakeCon tournament and trials. QuakeCon 2014 runs from July17 through July 20 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas.

THE QUAKECON 2014 TOURNAMENT LINEUP:

Intel QUAKE LIVE Duel Masters Invitational Championship

The Intel QUAKE LIVE Duel Masters Invitational Championship will feature known professionals and top QUAKE LIVE competitors in an exclusive tournament. Up to thirty-two (32) of the world’s best QUAKE LIVE players, hand selected by tournament staff from the open online registration, will face-off in the 1 vs. 1 duel for $20,000 in a single elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-five-games format. With two competitors remaining, thousands will gather to watch as these two best-of-the-best survivors go head-to-head in a single elimination, best-of-five-games throw-down with a $9,000 check written to the champion.

Seasonic QUAKE LIVE Duel Open

Available for up to 64 amateur players, the Seasonic QUAKE LIVE Duel Open will offer up-and-coming competitors a test of the excitement and pressure of professional gaming. Battling for a share of $2,000, including $1,000 for the champion, players will compete in a single elimination bracket, with each match played in a best-of-three games format.

PCPartPicker QUAKE LIVE Capture the Flag Open

The PCPartPicker QUAKE LIVE Capture the Flag Open will feature 4 vs. 4 competitions for up to sixteen (16) teams battling it out in a double elimination bracket and best-of-three games format. Players who come out on top will share prizes of $20,000, including $8,000 for the team of champions. The top two teams will then face off in a climatic showmatch to claim an additional $2,000.

Registration for the Seasonic Quake Live Duel Open and PCPartPicker Quake Live CTF Open is first come, first served from on-site sign-ups. Interested parties please visit our tournament area on-site at QuakeCon in the Wedgwood Foyer from10:00am to 1:00pm CDT on Thursday July 17th for participation availability.

For official rules, requirements, prize money distribution, pool of arenas and additional information, please go to www.quakecon.org/tournament.

Plantronics Gaming, a global leader in audio communications, will be loaning gaming headsets to those participanting  in the official QuakeCon tournaments.

QUAKECON 2014 TRIALS II: THE REVENGE:

For the second straight year, QuakeCon 2014 will host the fan-favorite QuakeCon Trials, a series of daily trials testing the skills of players in games from both Bethesda and id Software – including a chance to go hands on with Shinji Mikami’s upcoming survival horror game, The Evil Within.

During QuakeCon Exhibit Hall hours, participants will compete in six separate trials for a share of prizes, including Bethesda Store gift cards, Quick Draw entries to win cash prizes, additional prizes from our exhibitors and sponsors, and a grand prize of $1,000. Visit the Bethesda Blog for more information on this year’s events.

QuakeCon Exhibit Hall Hours are:

Thursday, July 17, 2014 10am – 6pm

Friday, July 18, 2014 10am – 6pm

Saturday, July 19, 2014 10am – 6pm

Escape Dead Island Officially Revealed

2014/07/01
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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Larkspur, Calif. – July 1, 2014 – Explore the quarantined island of Narapela and get to the bottom of the sinister zombie virus plaguing humanity this fall as publisher Deep Silver revealed Escape Dead Island today – the brand new survival mystery game taking place in the Dead Island universe, coming this fall to the PlayStation®3, Microsoft Xbox 360™ and PC for $39.99. In this single-player experience, fans will take on the role of ambitious Cliff Calo, son of a wealthy media empire mogul with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove, as he traverses across the globe to Banoi after hearing about the gruesome events that took place in the original global best-seller, Dead Island. Can Cliff uncover the clandestine origins of the virus and get out before it’s too late?

With an exceptionally striking comic-vignette art style, Escape Dead Island emphasizes a story driven plot which pits players against their own psyche as they try to escape the island and the cryptic, looping horrors that lurk there. Penned by Emmy® award-winning author Anne Toole, Escape Dead Island catapults Dead Island fans onto a lush tropical island infested with brutal zombies where only cunning stealth can help players retain their sanity.

Fans who purchase Escape Dead Island via GameStop will have exclusive, guaranteed access to the Dead Island 2 beta event next year. GameStop Rewards members will be automatically entered into the July Epic Reward promotion. One winner will be selected and flown to Berlin, Germany, to get digitally scanned and placed as an in-game zombie character in the upcoming Dead Island 2 developed by Yager. Dead Island 2 is currently under development and scheduled for release in 2015.

“Building on the success of the Dead Island franchise, gaming and zombie fans are in for a treat with the launch of the new Escape Dead Island title,” said Darron Nielsen, senior merchant for GameStop. “To celebrate the launch of the game, we have partnered with Deep Silver to offer a GameStop pre-order beta exclusive that will allow customers to get a glimpse of what Dead Island 2 will bring to next generation gaming platforms.”

To learn more about Escape Dead Island, please visit www.gamestop.com/escapedeadisland.

To find your nearest GameStop retailer, please visit www.gamestop.com.

For more about the Dead Island universe find everything you need at:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/deadislandgame
Youtube: www.youtube.com/deadislandgame
Twitter: www.twitter.com/deadislandgame