Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection Out on April 10

2015/04/07

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

BURBANK, Calif. – April 6, 2015 – As anticipation builds for the December release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first new film in the Star Wars Saga in a decade, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20^th Century Fox today announced the upcoming release of The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection. For the first time ever, all six epic films in the Saga, from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi, will be available on Digital HD throughout the galaxy – or at least here on Earth – globally beginning Friday, April 10.

“Since the debut of the first film nearly 40 years ago, Star Wars has become a worldwide phenomenon with legions of fans from every generation,” said Alan Bergman, President, The Walt Disney Studios. “It’s only fitting that audiences enjoy this legendary Saga and its many fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on a wide variety of platforms, and we’re very excited to finally bring all six films to Digital HD for the first time.”

“We’re thrilled that fans will be able to enjoy the Star Wars Saga on their digital devices wherever they go,” commented Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “These films broke new ground in technology, design, sound, and visual effects, and we’ve created some very special bonus material which delves into the Saga’s rich history, including new and never-before-released conversations between legendary Star Wars artists – the masters who helped George bring his iconic universe to life.”

With Star Wars: Episodes I-VI available for purchase as a complete digital movie collection and individually, viewers will have the Rebel forces at their beck and call across their favorite devices anywhere – sunbathing at the beach, relaxing in their living room with friends, or waiting to board a flight to Endor (or elsewhere).

Enhancing the movie collection are a host of never-before-seen special features including Star Wars: Discoveries from Inside and insightful Conversations between key contributors from across this celebrated film franchise, plus a curated collection of classic Star Wars extras from each film. These are the droids you’re looking for:

BONUS

*Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

STAR WARS EPISODE I: The Phantom Menace

Conversations: Doug Chiang Looks Back
Discoveries From Inside: Models & Miniatures
Legacy content includes “The Beginning”; The Podrace: Theatrical Edit; plus eight deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE II: Attack of the Clones

Conversations: Sounds In Space
Discoveries From Inside: Costumes Revealed
Legacy content includes “From Puppets To Pixels: Digital Characters In Episode II”; State Of The Art: The Previsualization Of Episode II; and “Films Are Not Released, They Escape”; plus Episode II Visual Effects Breakdown Montage and six deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE III: Revenge of the Sith

Conversations: The Star Wars That Almost Was
Discoveries From Inside: Hologram & Bloopers
Legacy content includes documentaries “Within A Minute: The Making Of Episode III”; The Journey Part 1; and The Journey Part 2; plus six deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A New Hope (20^th Century Fox)

Conversations: Creating A Universe
Discoveries From Inside: Weapons & The First Lightsaber
Legacy content includes “Anatomy Of A Dewback”; Star Wars Launch Trailer; plus eight deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE V: The Empire Strikes Back

Conversations: The Lost Interviews
Discoveries From Inside: Matte Paintings Unveiled
Legacy content includes “A Conversation With The Masters” (2010); “Dennis Muren: How Walkers Walk”; “George Lucas On Editing The Empire Strikes Back 1979”; and “George Lucas On The Force: 2010”; plus six deleted scenes.

STAR WARS EPISODE VI: Return of the Jedi

Conversations: The Effects
Discoveries From Inside: The Sounds Of Ben Burtt
Legacy content includes “Classic Creatures: Return Of The Jedi”; “Revenge Of The Jedi Teaser Trailer”; Return Of The Jedi Launch Trailer; “It Began TV Spot”; “Climactic Chapter TV Spot”; plus five deleted scenes.

Tomb Raider Sells Over 8.5 Million Copies Worldwide

2015/04/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – (April 6, 2015) – Crystal Dynamics, a Square Enix studio, today announced that the award-winning TOMB RAIDER® (2013) has sold more than 8.5 million copies worldwide, more than any other game in the legendary Tomb Raider franchise’s history. Originally released in March 2013, the game also set franchise sales records for its first day and month.

TOMB RAIDER won numerous awards, including IGN’s Best Overall Game of E3 2012. TOMB RAIDER: Definitive Edition, which included additional content and enhanced graphics for next gen platforms, was released in January 2014 for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

“TOMB RAIDER ignited and expanded the fan base, pushing the series to a new level. The game’s incredible sales success reflects the passionate response of players,” said Darrell Gallagher, head of studio at Crystal Dynamics. “Our studio is proud of what we accomplished with the game.”

TOMB RAIDER explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft® and her ascent from an untried and untested young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed only with raw instincts and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to escape its relentless hold.

TOMB RAIDER is available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC and Mac, and TOMB RAIDER: Definitive Edition is available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Related Links

Official Homepage: www.TOMBRAIDER.com
Official Twitter: @TOMBRAIDER
Official Facebook page: http://facebook.com/TOMBRAIDER
Official Tumblr: http://tombraider.tumblr.com/
Official YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/TOMBRAIDER

Six Flags Great Adventure April 2015 Calendar

2015/04/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Six Flags Great Adventure has released their schedule of April events – enjoy!

Six Flags Spring Break — Daily through April 12

The theme park is operating daily for Spring Break from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Fifth Harmony in Concert – April 11
The park’s MIKE AND IKE® concert series kicks off with chart-toppers Fifth Harmony and Trevor Moran on Saturday, April 11, presented by Z100. The group of five young women brought together by the reality show The X Factor has been touring the country and boasting record sales on their first full-length album.Show takes place in the Plymouth Rock Assurance® Arena at 4 p.m. and is free with Season Pass or theme park admission.

Academic Adventures

Safari Off Road Education – April 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29
Incorporating the Safari Off Road Adventure, Six Flags takes students grades K-6 on a journey in learning with 1,200 animals from six continents through the 350-acre wildlife preserve lead by experienced tour guides. This program takes place when the theme park is not open and is limited to 400 students per day. Tickets are $20.99 + tax per person.

Biology Days – April 24 & 30
Six Flags is proud to bring biology students up close and personal with 1,200 animals from six continents in the 350-acre wildlife preserve, and marine mammals such as California sea lions and Asian small-clawed otters in the theme park. Experienced safari tour guides and marine mammal experts lead the day. This event takes place on exclusive education days when the theme park is only open for schools/educational groups.

Six Flags Step Invitational – April 25
The Six Flags Step Invitational will feature teams of all ages from New Jersey competing with fancy footwork for cash prizes and bragging rights. The event takes place on Saturday, April 25 and tickets include entry to the park and competition. For ticket and registration information, visit www.njstepteam.org

Fast Tracks and Food Trucks Festival – April 25 & 26
At this delicious festival, guests can enjoy a variety of cuisines ranging from barbecue and tacos to hibachi and sliders, plus sweets including gourmet waffles and cupcakes. More than 20 trucks will be available from 12 to 7 p.m., and six award-winning New Jersey wineries will also be on hand from 1 to 6 p.m. for sampling and wine purchases. The festival is included with theme park admission; wine sampling and food requires an additional fee. Tickets may be purchased online with the promo code TRUCK.

WonderCon 2015 Photo Gallery

2015/04/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, SDCC, WonderCon

Another WonderCon has come and gone. The 2015 incarnation of the event saw a ton of panels, exhibitors, and cosplayers from around the country and we were thrilled to be a part of it. Here is our photo gallery from the comic convention. We’d like to thank David Glanzer and Karen Mayugba from CCI for making our attendance possible.

Photos

OnLive Shutting Down on April 30

2015/04/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Looks like game-streaming service OnLive will be closing its doors on April 30, 2015. Here is the official letter to subscribers:

Dear OnLive Gamer,

After five years of uninterrupted service, the OnLive Game Service will be coming to an end. Sony is acquiring important parts of OnLive, and their plans don’t include a continuation of the game service in its current form. Your service should continue uninterrupted until April 30, 2015. No further subscription fees will be charged, and you can continue to play all of your games until that date.

As the first-ever game streaming service of its kind, everyone who has ever played a game using OnLive has contributed to the technology and its evolution in some way. We’re immensely proud of what’s been achieved and extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for being a part of the OnLive Game Service. For more information, please see our FAQ section.

Thank you from all of us at –

OL2, Inc. (aka, OnLive)

Deadpool R Rating Revealed in April Fools Video

2015/04/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Mario Lopez and Ryan Reynolds reveal Deadpool’s R-rating in the BEST way possible – an April Fools Day video! Watch all the way until the end…. Glad Jesse is safe now…

Video

Warface Getting Two New Gameplay Modes

2015/04/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Frankfurt, Germany – April 2, 2015 – Get set for a double dose of fresh shooter action as two brand new game modes come to Crytek’s free online FPS, Warface, today.

In the fast and furious Domination Versus Mode, players will scrap to fend off the enemy team and hold down three different positions on the map. Securing each of those strategic points for a set period of time will put players on the path to victory, but with every second that passes the mounting pressure will ensure only those who can work together will survive. For the debut of Domination Mode, players will compete on the newly-launched SubZero Versus map; which invites them to return to the ice-locked mountains of Siberia as they battle for supremacy.

Adding to the exciting addition of Domination Mode, today also sees the arrival of the Marathon Survival Mode in Warface. Bringing together the three original maps from the game’s Siberia setting, Marathon Mode challenges players to outlast and outgun the enemy as they tackle the Operation Cold Peak Co-op campaign in the form of one continuous level.

Operation Cold Peak’s three individual acts – Spearhead, Ambush and Zenith – have already been pushing hardened veterans to their limits as they team up and brave hostile territory together. The introduction of Marathon Mode ramps the adversity to a whole new level by merging the diverse and deadly challenges of each snow-bound environment.

In Spearhead, players will have to fight off waves of incoming Blackwood operatives as they attempt to hack into a console and snatch precious enemy intel. Ambush heightens the tension with more back-to-the-wall combat and a boss battle that coincides with a deadly avalanche. Rounding off the campaign, Zenith features blockbuster action as teams take to the trenches and build towards a truly explosive finale.

Players can test their mettle and fight to the finish in Domination Mode and Marathon Mode by signing up for a free Warface account today at www.warface.com.

World of Tanks Operation Undead Released

2015/04/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

April 1, 2015 — Wargaming has mustered their forces and dug out the trenches because on April 1st there’s a zombie apocalypse. World of Tanks Operation Undead places you in the boots of a commander whose Stronghold has been set upon by hordes of vicious enemies.

Inspired by the Tower Defense genre, this new angle on tank combat lets players figure out ingenious ways to fend off waves of attackers. Strategically place tanks across three unique battlegrounds. Defend against seven different types of undead from decrepit biplanes to shambling ground troops. Use a range of tanks effective against the numerous types of zombies and harness powerful special attacks to deal the final blow.

Throughout the game, new tanks can be upgraded and unlocked to further strengthen a Stronghold’s defense and keep pesky zombies at bay through constantly evolving tactics.

Points are gained for destroying the undead, keeping your Stronghold in good condition, as well as taking out bosses and refraining from using special attacks. To ensure victory, players must accumulate as many points as possible while protecting your Command Center from the invasion.

Don’t miss your chance to try out this new breed of Wargaming’s signature armored warfare and enter the Top 100 players.

To play World of Tanks Operation Undead, just follow the link:

http://wotundead.com

Space Hulk: Ascension Dark Angles Expansion Release Date

2015/04/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Copenhagen, Denmark – April 1st, 2015 — Independent developer Full Control today announced that the third expansion for Space Hulk: Ascension will launch in April for Windows PC, Mac and Linux on Steam. The Dark Angels Expansion “Bringer of Sorrow” unlocks the Dark Angels Deathwing Chapter and includes over 25 hours of new content with a further 20 story missions and 20 flash missions for players to conquer.

Featuring over 25 hours of content, Space Hulk: Ascension – Dark Angels continues to add incredible features and value to the turn-based strategy game. Written by Graeme Lyon from Black Library, the story campaign “Bringer of Sorrow” sees the planet Corinthe under attack by Tyranid forces, with a newly emerged Space Hulk that has to be eliminated by the Deathwing.

“Dark Angels have been at the top of the community’s most wanted list since we launched Ascension, so we wanted to do something really special for their Space Hulk debut”, said Thomas Hentschel Lund, CEO of Full Control. “The Dark Angels introduce two awesome unique traits – the Plasma Cannon and an all new Apothecary class”.

The Plasma Cannons shoot out huge fireballs of glowing plasma that splash across entire areas, causing insane amounts of damage to swathes of enemies, that can be overcharged for additional splash damage. The Apothecary is a support class that complements players command slot in their squad, that bolster the resolve of nearby Terminators and support defensive play styles.

About Space Hulk: Ascension

Based on the best-selling board game set within the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Space Hulk: Ascension, is a 3D digital turn based strategy game, that features reworked mechanics and a host of new features, including RPG progression mechanics, new Genestealer variations, new rules, and mission structures.

To purchase Space Hulk: Ascension via Steam visit: http://store.steampowered.com/app/317620/

Screenshots

World of Tanks Lunar Game Mode

2015/04/01

Jerry Paxton

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

April 1, 2015 — Wargaming today announced that in the spirit of April Fools’ Day, the company will temporarily introduce a new “Lunar” mode and custom map, Moon River, to the console version of World of Tanks. From April 3 to April 5, players who log into the game will be transported to a lunar landscape, with appropriately reduced gravity, for laser blasting matches of cosmic proportions.

On April 3, every tanker will find in their garage a special lunar version of the M-24 Chaffee to take into battle on the crater-marked surface of Moon River. With gravity that is one-sixth of Earth’s, big air and bigger landings are in store as these massive vehicles catapult over huge chasms.

And any trip to outer space wouldn’t be complete without a high-tech weapons arsenal. That’s why the M-24’s standard cannon will be replaced with a laser blaster able to fast load and fire off three bursts during lunar warfare.

So, in honor of the silliest day of the year, are tankers ready for a fun weekend of gravity bending tank-on-tank combat in the new “Lunar” mode?

Country	Start Time	Region End Time

North America	3 April 2015 10:00 (Pacific)	5 April 2015 23:59 (Pacific)
United Kingdom + Portugal	3 April 2015 10:00 (GMT)	6 April 2015 07:59 (GMT)
France, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain, Poland	3 April 2015 19:00 (CEST)	6 April 2015 08:59 (CEST)
Turkey	3 April 2015 20:00 (EEST)	6 April 2015 09:59 (EEST)
Asia	4 April 2015 01:00 (SGT)	6 April 2015 14:59 (SGT)