Author - Jerry Paxton

Mad Catz Announces S.T.R.I.K.E. M Mobile Keyboard

2013/10/29
Jerry Paxton
News, Peripherals News

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San Diego – October 29, 2013 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) announced today the S.T.R.I.K.E.M Mobile Keyboard.  Expected to ship in time for Holiday 2013, the S.T.R.I.K.E.M features a tablet sized footprint, ideal for mobile use and designed to interface with a wide variety of platforms and smart devices including the Company’s forthcoming M.O.J.O.™ Micro-Console™ for Android™.

Part of the Company’s range of GameSmart mobile products, the S.T.R.I.K.E.M features NFC technology allowing gamers to connect the keyboard simply by tapping it to a compatible device.  For products without NFC compatibility, integrated Bluetooth allows for use with a wide variety of hardware including smartphones, tablets and laptops.

“The S.T.R.I.K.E. range has proven to resonate with passionate gamers, and we are exciting to extend the brand into mobile gaming with a technically advanced product which combines impressive features with striking aesthetics” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive.  “We believe the S.T.R.I.K.E.M fits perfectly with our long-term strategy of designing innovative products for passionate gamers across all gaming platforms.”

The S.T.R.I.K.E.M features micro P.U.L.S.E. scissor keys for crisp actuation with a tactile click response and an Optical Finger Navigation (OFN) Mouse Sensor with dedicated mouse buttons.  Powered by a rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery, the S.T.R.I.K.E.M features illuminated backlighting for use in darkened environments, dedicated media buttons with volume scroll wheel and on board memory used for storing multiple macro commands.

The S.T.R.I.K.E.M will be available in gloss black, gloss white and gloss red.

Blackguards Coming to Steam Early Access Next Week

2013/10/29
Jerry Paxton
News, Windows PC News

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Hamburg, October 29th, 2013 –As of November 7, three months before its official release, Daedalic Entertainment’s upcoming turn-based RPG Blackguards will be available for purchase thanks to Valve’s Steam Early Access program.

Early Access is designed to allow players to play a game before its official release, and to influence the development process by mailing in their feedback based on pre-release builds.

Blackguards will be published chapter by chapter while in Early Access: On November 07th, 2013, Daedalic Entertainment releases the first part of the game, all other chapters of a total of five will follow after three weeks’ time each.

Daedalic Entertainment offers several packages for those interested in Early Access. In every case, players will secure access to the final version of Blackguards, by paying a lower price than they would if they purchased the game after its official release.

Additionally, they have the opportunity to purchase exclusive extras that will only be available before the official release: For $24.99/£18.99/€24.99, players receive the Standard Early Access Edition of Blackguards, including all chapters for PC at their earliest availability, and the full PC & Mac version of the game after the official release. For $34.99/£26.99/€34.99, players receive the Blackguards Early Access Deluxe Edition, additionally including an approx. 150 page artbook, as well as developer interview videos and six exclusive wallpapers.

Priced $49.99/£29.99/€49.99, the Blackguards Early Access Contributor Edition additionally includes an appearance of a buyer’s name within the game’s credits, as well as the first Blackguards DLC and a copy of the The Dark Eye point & click adventure Chains of Satinav for free.

All additional content will be available upon completion,

Trick ‘r Treat Screening Interviews and Photo Gallery

2013/10/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

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Of course, by now the Internet is swarming with the news that Legendary Pictures announced that they are officially working on a sequel to Michael Dougherty’s Trick ‘r Treat. We were at the screening and took some photos and video interviews you guys might like to see. Here are the interviews with Bryan Singer (producer), Dylan Baker (actor), Brian Cox (actor), Quinn Lord (actor), and Jean-Luc Bilodeau (actor).

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Legendary Announces Trick ‘r Treat Sequel

2013/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

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While at tonight’s screening and Q&A of Michael Dougherty’s cult favorite Trick ‘r Treat, an actor dressed as “Sam” from the film approached the director (who’s birthday it happened to be) and handed him a card. Dougherty read it, and simply stated “Make a sequel”. Dougherty then responded that it wasn’t his call, it was Thomas Tull’s call. Tull is, of course, the founder and head honcho at Legendary Pictures. Tull stood up in the audience and simple said, “I can’t say no to Sam, let’s make a sequel!”. Then the crowd went insane – check out the video clip below of Tull responding to the inquiry by Sam.

Official Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction Reveal Trailer

2013/10/28
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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Activision and Infinity Ward have released a new trailer revealing the “Extinction” mode which will be features in their upcoming Call of Duty: Ghosts. Extinction is an all-new 1-4 player cooperative game mode featuring a unique blend of fast-paced survival action, FPS base defense, scavenging and class leveling.

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Happy Halloween from Dying Light

2013/10/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos

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The Dying Light team at Techland and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment are sending their Halloween wishes by way of two screenshots from their upcoming zombie game with a Halloween twist. Enjoy!

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Zumba Fitness World Party – Hawaii Reveal

2013/10/28
Jerry Paxton
News, Nintendo Wii News, Nintendo Wii U News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that has now sold more than nine million copies worldwide, is jet-setting to the Hawaiian islands in the fourth and final destination trailer that’s part of the Zumba® Fitness World Party ‘Passport to Party’ series. Lose yourself in the authentic rhythms and joyful dances of the islands with world-class Zumba® instructors Heidi Torres and Armando Salcedo.

Complete your virtual passport with this fourth and final ‘Passport to Party’ video by entering the code at the end of the trailer into your online passport at zumbafitnessgame.com. Fans who register on the official site and keep their passport up-to-date can earn up to four entries in the World Party Sweepstakes that will send one lucky winner and a friend on an exotic trip to Puerto Rico, one of the destinations featured in game. As a bonus, participants who complete their passport will also receive a $10 discount coupon off the game, exclusively from GameStop.

Zumba® Fitness World Party invites you to escape on a fitness adventure around the world. Immerse yourself in the movement and music of exotic destinations in this fun, effective at-home workout packed with fitness features to maximize your results. Work your body to 40+ new high-energy routines and a world class soundtrack highlighted by Lady Gaga, Pitbull and Daddy Yankee. Zumba® Fitness World Party also includes a new World Tour mode and brand new visual presentation that makes it feel like you’re actually on location around the world with Zumba’s celebrity instructors.

Developed by Zoë Mode, Zumba® Fitness World Party launches November 5th on Kinect for Xbox 360, Wii™ U and Wii™, and November 22nd on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. To find out more visit the official site at zumbafitnessgame.com. Press assets are available for download here.

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