Author - Jerry Paxton

Original Alien Cast Looks Back in New Alien: Isolation Trailer

2014/07/24

News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

July 24, 2014 — The latest Insider Video for Alien: Isolation™, ‘The Cast of Alien™’, features exclusive behind the scenes interviews with key cast members of the 1979 Ridley Scott masterpiece, Alien. Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winner Sigourney Weaver (Ellen Ripley), Tom Skerritt (Dallas), Veronica Cartwright (Lambert), Harry Dean Stanton (Brett) and Yaphet Kotto (Parker) discuss reprising their roles in a video game and the legacy of one of the most enduring horror franchises in movie history.

Alien: Isolation’s bonus content is set to bring fans of the series and gamers alike one of the most memorable and unique gaming experiences. Transporting gamers back to the set of Alien in the pre-order bonus content “Crew Expendable” and “Last Survivor”. “Crew Expendable” sees the original crew reunited aboard the Nostromo. Brett and Kane are dead; alongside Ash and Lambert, it is now down to the player as Dallas, Parker or Ellen Ripley, to find a way to isolate the Alien and overcome the terror that confronts them. “Last Survivor” picks up the story as Ripley tries to escape on the Narcissus. On hearing the screams of Lambert and Parker, the player must navigate their way back down through the Nostromo in order to activate the self-destruct sequence, before retracing their steps back to the Narcissus shuttle and escape.

Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game capturing the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalking and killing deep in the shadows. Underpowered and underprepared, you must scavenge resources, improvise solutions and use your wits, not just to succeed in your mission, but to simply stay alive.

Alien: Isolation will be available from October 7, 2014, for Xbox One the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Windows PC, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

For more information and to keep ahead with the latest news, find us at www.alienisolation.com, follow us on www.facebook.com/alienisolation and join the conversation on www.twitter.com/alienisolation .

Marvel Unlimited Only 99 Cents with Comic-Con Code

2014/07/24

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

New York, NY—July 24th, 2014— Marvel is celebrating San Diego Comic-Con 2014 by offering fans access to nearly 15,000 of Marvel’s greatest comics – including the top-selling Age of Ultron event, the star-spanning Guardians of the Galaxy, with most of the first issues from the hugely successful and critically acclaimed All-New Marvel NOW! initiative and more. Through July 29th, fans old and new will be able unlock one month of a monthly Marvel Unlimited membership for only 99 cents using the PROMO CODE SDCC14!*

By joining Marvel Unlimited, members can access some of the most important stories in pop culture history while online, and take twelve digital comics with them on the go via the ground-breaking Marvel Unlimited App (for iPhone®, iPad® & Android™ devices), even when offline!

Not only is this the most comics ever offered by Marvel – or any comics company – at this price point, but the Marvel Unlimited library offers more digital comics than any other major comic book company.

Accessible through your desktop browser and the Marvel Unlimited mobile app – Marvel Unlimited is a member subscription service that gives members unlimited access to over 15,000 issues of Marvel’s classic and newer titles. More classic and newer issues are added every week – as early as six months after they’re in stores!

For more on Marvel’s presence and announcements this year at San Diego Comic-Con, please visit Marvel.com. Join the conversation on Twitter with #MarvelSDCC and don’t forget to follow us at @Marvel.

*Offer starts 7/23/14 12:01 AM EST and ends 7/29/14 11:59 PM EST. Offer available only for new and former (now-canceled) Marvel Unlimited members. Offer valid only on monthly Marvel Unlimited subscriptions. Valid payment card required to redeem offer. First month billed at 99 cents; subsequent months billed at the then-current monthly rate. See Marvel.com/mu for more offer details. Auto-renewal and other terms and conditions apply; please see Marvel.com/Unlimited and Marvel Unlimited Terms of Use for further details on the Marvel Unlimited digital subscription service.

Re-Imagined Shadowgate Release Date and Trailer

2014/07/24

Jerry Paxton

Mac PC News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Twain Harte, CA – July 24, 2014 – Nearly 30 years after the original frightened and amazed the world, developer Zojoi in cooperation with indie games partner Reverb Triple XP announced today that the re-imagined Shadowgate will launch on Steam and other digital outlets for both PC and Mac on August 21, 2014. Shadowgate will arrive on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android devices) in fall 2014.

Zojoi has released a new side-by-side trailer that compares the 1989 NES Shadowgate version with this year’s re-imagined game.

In Shadowgate, intrepid gamers step inside the dark halls of Castle Shadowgate as “The Seed of Prophecy,” the only one who could hope to defeat the traitorous Warlock Lord that dwells within. Designed with compelling cut-scenes that greatly expand the original Shadowgate universe, gamers navigate from room to room via the classic first-person perspective, using their wits to survive dangerous traps, devious puzzles, and ruthless enemies. If successful, they can assemble the Staff of Ages, a powerful relic capable of keeping this ancient enemy from destroying the living castle and the world of Tyragon itself.

Shadowgate not only features a stunning level of detailed, hand-painted rooms but also tons of new, mind-bending puzzles from the makers of the original game. While there are more objects and new characters to interact with, there are also plenty of throwbacks to the original version, so veterans and newcomers alike will relish their journey through Castle Shadowgate… if they survive.

Shadowgate Features Include:

All-new and updated puzzles seamlessly expand on the original game
Multiple difficulty levels enable players to play on Master, the renowned difficulty of the original, or scale back the brutality with Apprentice (Easy) or Journeyman (Medium)
Players can take advantage of a bevy of objects, spells, an all-new mapping system and on-screen commands to aid them in their quest
Tons of hand-painted illustrated rooms feature both new and familiar locations
Gorgeous visuals complete with new environmental effects and unique animations offer an immersive experience
Bonus Retro Mode enables players to experience the game like it’s 1989! Choose Hiroyuki Masuno’s original NES score, turn the graphics into 8-bit, and more
Customize the experience with the classic or auto-hide control layout, tailored key binds for actions and objects, and/or lock commands for ease of use
Updated storytelling features dramatic cut-scenes, plus all the same great storytelling you’d expect from a Shadowgate adventure
A digitally-orchestrated, dynamic soundtrack and sound effects change based on gameplay
50 in-game and Steam-based achievements to find and unlock

For more information on Shadowgate, visit the official Website at www.shadowgate.com, follow the development team on Twitter and “Like” the game on Facebook.

Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes (2.0 Edition) Release Date

2014/07/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

July 24, 2014 — Disney Interactive confirmed today that the highly anticipated Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes will be available at North American retailers on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. The sequel to the #1 best-selling new family IP of 2013 expands the platform with the introduction of all new super-powered Marvel Play Sets and characters that players can experience exclusively inside of the new version of the game. The popular Toy Box mode also returns with enhanced features where users can create their own adventures and share them online with friends.

Additionally, the company announced the official launch of its pre-order program. Starting today through September 22, as a bonus for pre-ordering the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack, consumers will receive a Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel figure (valued at $13.99) from top retailers nationwide.

The game will be available for pre-order this week at San Diego Comic-Con at the Disney Infinity Pop-up Shop (343 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101) and at the Marvel booth (#2329) inside the San Diego Convention Center. The game will also be available for hands-on demos at both locations during the show.

Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes is rated E10+ rating by the ESRB. All characters and power discs from last year’s release of Disney Infinity will be compatible with the Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Toy Box.

Mordheim: City of the Damned Screenshots

2014/07/24

Jerry Paxton

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

July 24, 2014 — The development of Mordheim: City of the Damned, the first video game adaptation of the cult tabletop game, Mordheim, is going full steam ahead at developers Rogue Factor. Today, they’re taking a short break to share some new screenshots! Having previously unveiled the Skaven and the Human mercenaries, they are now revealing one of the next playable factions: the Sisters of Sigmar.

Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game set in the Warhammer World’s doomed city, which blends elements of RPG, highly tactical turn-based combat and intricate unit customisation in a world overwhelmed by chaos and faction rivalry, and where the law of the strongest reigns supreme. Numerous factions are locked in battle in Mordheim, mainly for glory, fortune and power. Today’s images unveil the Sisters of Sigmar, one of the four playable factions of the game!

Made up exclusively of women, the Sisters of Sigmar fight in the City of the Damned for a very different reason than the other factions: whereas the mercenaries throughout the Old World are seeking the fame and fortune that the shards of Wyrdstone can grant them, and the Skaven covet the precious green shards for the power they contain, the Sisters of Sigmar are eager to find the Wyrdstones in order to hide it all, where it will not spread further into the Empire the wave of insanity that has engulfed Mordheim.

Riches and infamy await you late 2014 in Mordheim: City of the Damned!

Screenshots/Art

Legendary Announces WARCRAFT Props and Display at Comic-Con Booth

2014/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

Legendary Pictures has announced that it will be showing off their upcoming WARCRAFT film, based on Blizzard Entertainment’s venerable MMO, at Comic-Con this year. On display will be some props from the film – check out details and images below!

Official Details

WARCRAFT, based upon Blizzard Entertainment’s globally-renowned universe, will be front-and-center at the Legendary Entertainment booth during San Diego Comic-Con as the Company will be unveiling the title treatment (attached) and never-before-seen props for WARCRAFT. Set to hit theatres in March 2016 by Universal Pictures, SDCC will be the first opportunity for fans to get up close and personal with Director Duncan Jones’ epic adventure of world-colliding conflict. Written by Charles Leavitt and Duncan Jones, the film is produced by Charles Roven, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, and Alex Gartner; Stuart Fenegan, Jillian Share, Brent O’Connor, Mike Morhaime and Paul Sames executive produce and Chris Metzen, Rob Pardo, Nick Carpenter and Rebecca Steel Roven co-produce.

Below, please find descriptions of the WARCRAFT props that will be on display at Legendary’s booth throughout the Con:

Warcraft: Weapons of War
The Legendary booth will be unveiling for the first time the title treatment for the Warcraft film, revealing the new cinematic vision of this iconic entertainment brand.

Additionally, fans of this hotly-anticipated title will be able to get an exclusive first look at some of the richly detailed, hand-forged props used in the film.

Doomhammer
A savage orc weapon unleashed in the name of the Horde

Dragon Sword
This gleaming blade is wielded in the name of the Alliance

Lion Shield
Symbol of the strength of Azeroth

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Legendary Unveils Big Fan Experiences for Comic-Con

2014/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

Legendary Pictures has unleashed some seriously-awesome fan experiences for Comic-Con this week – my favorite being the Oculus Rift powered Pacific Rim: Jaeger Pilot! Checkout the full details below!

Official Details

THE CRIMSON PEAK GOTHIC GALLERY

A physical experience handcrafted by Guillermo del Toro himself, fans will get a glimpse behind the curtain of Crimson Peak and an early tease of the ultimate haunted house. Designed in the look of one of the sets of the movie, the Gothic Gallery is a living breathing gallery of curiosities that includes props, costumes, and an atmospheric soundscape designed by Academy Award® Winner Randy Thom. As people walk through, they will get the message loud and clear – BEWARE CRIMSON PEAK!

CRIMSON PEAK GOLDEN TICKET GIVEAWAY

Additionally, Legendary will host a Golden Ticket contest for Crimson Peak. The winner will have a chance to meet Del Toro on Saturday, July 26that the Legendary booth.

To win the “Golden Ticket,” fans will need to go to a like-gated Facebook application that lives on the Crimson peak Facebook page (facebook.com/crimsonpeakmovie) where they will be able to enter for a chance to win the grand prize.

The haunting gothic horror story, directed by the master of dark fairytales Guillermo del Toro, will be released by Universal Pictures on October 16, 2015.

PACIFIC RIM: JAEGER PILOT

PACIFIC RIM: JAEGER PILOT is the next evolution of the thrilling universe Legendary is creating with director Guillermo del Toro. Created by the leading pioneers of virtual reality, Oculus VR, the attraction delivers a new benchmark in virtual reality experiences as fans will step into a fully-realized Jaeger Combat Simulator and experience what it feels like to pilot a 250-story robot. Created with original film assets from Industrial Light & Magic and developed within Unreal Engine 4, Pacific Rim: Jaeger Pilot provides a thrilling first-person battle between Gipsy Danger and the kaiju codenamed Knifehead.

Everyone who completes the simulation will sign-up to ‘Join the Fight’ and be awarded their own personalized Jaeger Pilot badge, paving the way for the future of the franchise.

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Skiva PowerFlow Octofire USB Charger Released

2014/07/23

Jerry Paxton

News, Tech News

NEW YORK – July 23, 2014 – BiteMyApple.co announces the availability of the Skiva PowerFlow Octofire USB Charger, the first-ever USB charger equipped with eight ports allowing you to charge multiple devices at the same time. It’s a universal power solution for those dealing with device overload.

“Most multi-gadget chargers have up to 4 ports that may only do one amp per port which is not optimal charging capacity. That’s why I was blown away when I first saw the Octofire with double the amount of ports and power,” says Chris Johnson, Founder of BiteMyApple. “This monster charger is perfect for households or businesses that own many devices, and need a single power solution.”

Here are the Octofire’s impressive features:

Power Capacity: charges up 8 USB devices at the same time each at up to 2.1A/5V power.
Smart Device Detection: intelligently detects the device, and provides the required charging. This is how the Octofire can deliver enough power to multiple devices at optimal current simultaneously.
Safety: the AC/DC adapter is UL, CE, FCC, and RoHS Certified so it protects against overcharging, overheating, and over-voltage.
Design: elegantly designed to fit into any décor on or under your desk. The sleek octagonal shape is developed from top-quality polycarbonate ABS material for efficiency and durability.
Compatibility: capable of charging any device with a USB port including smartphones, tablets, GPS and more. The power solution can also be used in any country with its 100-240VAC 47-63Hz power input.

The Skiva PowerFlow Octofire USB Charger is available for $79.99 at bitemyapple.co.

PAC-MAN Friends and PAC-MAN CEDX Hitting Comic-Con

2014/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Mobile News, News, SDCC

July 23, 2014 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. announced today their San Diego Comic Con 2014 exclusive mobile game lineup, which includes a sneak peek at new entries in the legendary PAC-MAN© franchise: PAC-MAN CEDX and PAC-MAN Friends.

Over the years, gaming’s first icon has become one of the highest-grossing video game franchises of all time. PAC-MAN continues his domination in mobile games with 25 million downloads of the popular game, PAC-MAN Lite!

PAC-MAN Friends is a new original fast-paced game using CLASSIC PAC-MAN characters! With intuitive tilt controls, players maneuver PAC-MAN through progressively challenging mazes to rescue his FRIENDS from the GHOSTS’ castle! You can explore 95 increasingly challenging levels across 6 worlds and unlock 9 uniquely powered FRIENDS. Hours of light-hearted, fun adventure lie ahead! Players can also challenge their friends via social media to keep the excitement going!

PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX is the official sequel to one of the most beloved games of all time. PAC-MAN CEDX set the gaming world on fire with its critically praised and addicting gameplay. Now, all 3 original modes (Score Attack, Time Attack and Ghost Combo) are playable across 7 zones with over 150 levels of PAC- MAN action. Fun new power-ups and boosts will give you the leg up and the highest score in new, unending challenge modes. Combo ghosts, detonate bombs, collect fruit, and survive the infamous dark levels to become a PAC-MAN Champion!

PAC-MAN Friends is hitting mobile devices this September with PAC-MAN© Championship Edition DX scheduled for a late November release.

San Diego Comic Con fans can play both new PAC-MAN games at the BANDAI NAMCO Games America Inc. booth #121, from July 24th to July 27th.

For more information about the PAC-MAN mobile game, visit the official web site at http://www.bandainamcogames.com.

ScareLA Announces Making Monsters Panel

2014/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — July 21, 2014 — ScareLA, the first-ever Southern California Halloween convention, announced today their “Making Monsters” panel joining lead make-up designers for Knott’s, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios Hollywood, and Queen Mary to take place on Saturday, August 9th at 5:30 PM on Stage 1. The attraction designers join on the same stage for the first time ever to discuss their upcoming season and unique monster-making techniques with fans.

“This is a huge deal for us, and an incredibly exciting moment for Halloween fans,” explains Rick West, Programming Producer of ScareLA. “For the first time ever anywhere, four of Southern California’s premier theme parks are coming together as a united front on one stage at the same time to discuss what it takes to bring thousands of monsters to life every night for their high-profile events! I am very excited about this panel in particular, because it embodies the spirit of what ScareLA is at its core – the celebration of Halloween as a singular community here in Southern California.”

Making Monsters panelists include:

Tim Barham from Knott’s Scary Farm, the event that began theme park Halloween events in 1973. A member of the Knott’s Berry Farm team for 20 years, Tim is the Area Manager of Wardrobe and Makeup Design.
Scott Ramp from Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest, where he has served as makeup designer for the past 21 years. An accomplished writer, director and actor, Scott also formed his own business in 1995 – The Scream Team – which supplies high-quality, hand-made foam latex appliances to haunters around the world.
Larry Bones from Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights. He will discuss the process and talented artists he’s overseen since HHN returned to Los Angeles in 2006. Larry is the owner of Bone Yard Effects, a full-service makeup production studio for the film and haunted attraction industry.
Christina Cofran from Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. She is Dark Harbor’s Department Head/Makeup Supervisor. A 16-year veteran of Queen Mary’s Halloween events, Christina develops the look of Dark Harbor’s monsters, and trains a team of makeup artists each season in bringing the ship’s denizens to life.

The convention boasts a titillating speaker line-up revealing of over 20 West Coast attractions to unveil exclusive news about Halloween 2014 to their fans for the first time along with hands-on workshops, onsite attractions and an exhibitor show floor designed to inspire and promote play.

ScareLA returns to downtown Los Angeles on August 9 and 10, 2014 at The Reef (formerly LA Mart). The convention sets itself apart from other horror or haunted attraction conventions by focusing on engaging attendees with interactive and educational experiences at every turn.

For tickets or for more information, visit www.scarela.com. Follow ScareLA on social media on both Twitter @ScareLosAngeles as well as Facebook. Share, inspire, play – ScareLA.