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Perdition Home Haunt Review (Yorba Linda, CA)

2013/10/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Haunted Attraction Review, News, Reviews

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We got the chance to visit a terrific ‘home haunt’ in Yorba Linda, CA called “Perdition Home”. Resting in a seemingly peaceful neighborhood, Perdition Home welcomes guests to its doors with thumping metal beats. At first glance, the home haunt resembles a giant plywood shoe box built in the front yard of a house. I recall seeing other home haunts which simply used the natural curve and sidewalk in the front yard and was instantly impressed with this structure. It really does look like a pro haunted house and I couldn’t wait to get inside and check it out.

Inside the structure, we were treated to some really clever scares and set design that I would never have believed was built by two kids unless I saw it for myself. The quarters are a bit cramped but that works to the home haunt’s advantage. Maze talent is able to work several areas from their positions – which essentially acts as a force multiplier for the monsters. Even the soundtrack was a perfect fit for the claustrophobic and scary scenes we walked past. Going even further, Perdition utilizes some monsters who are of the “slider” variety – that is, monsters wearing special padding that allows them to run and slide across the ground at guests.

Overall, I highly recommend you get over to Yorba Linda and check out the Perdition Home. It is well worth your time and a great home haunt. Like most home haunts, Perdition is free to enter, but donations are accepted.

Address:

Perdition Home
5181 Manor View Dr
Yorba Linda, CA 92887

Website:

www.PerditionHome.com

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Trick ‘r Treat Screening Gives Rise to A New Limited Art Print Release

2013/10/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News
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October 25,  2013 — Fans of Michael Dougherty’s cult classic horror movie Trick ‘r Treat will have another way to celebrate this film’s theatrical screening/panel this coming Monday as Odd City Entertainment will be releasing a Trick ‘r Treat limited edition print by JAMES FOSDIKE to commemorate the event! All fans who attend the screening will receive one of the limited edition prints (image attached). Additionally, 100 numbered prints and 85 glow-in-the-dark variant edition prints will go on sale at the Odd City Entertainment store the following day. The poster was printed with eight inks on French Whip Cream paper and printed by Half and Half.

“I was very honoured to be asked to illustrate a poster for Trick ‘r Treat,” Fosdike said. “It’s a wonderfully clever and surprising Halloween film with such an iconic creepy little guy at it’s center. I loved the interweaving storylines, it reminded me a lot of Creepshow, which I loved as a kid. I wanted to put as much of the story as I could on the page, giving the image a comic-book touch with the background panelling, and adding a special frightening touch to Sam. Turn the lights off and you’ll see…” 

The Odd City poster is just one of many ways that fans can experience this special event, even if they are not able to attend the screening in person. Both the showing of the film and the panel, which will be attended by Dougherty, who directed and wrote the movie, along with cast members Dylan Baker,Brian Cox, Quinn Lord, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, and other special guests, will be live-streamed nationally on Legendary’s Facebook page atfacebook.com/legendary. The livestream will begin at 7:30 pm PST. Fans can tune in to watch the film and panel,  join in on the conversation, and enter to win Blu-ray copies of the film.

THE STORY OF TRICK ‘R TREAT

Starring Anna Paquin, Baker, and Cox, Trick ‘r Treat was Dougherty’s directorial debut when it was filmed in 2007. Although never released in theaters, the movie became a cult classic through its release on DVD, digital platforms, and extensive play in festivals. Additionally, the film received rave reviews for its originality and ambition. The passage of time has not diminished the fan fervor for this horror classic, which continues to achieve a life of its own with each new technology, but has never been seen in theaters – until now.

Dougherty’s story takes place in a small Ohio town on All Hallows Eve where four interwoven tales – including a high-school principal who moonlights as a vicious serial killer, a college-age virgin who’s saving herself for that special someone, a woman whose hatred of Halloween is only exceeded by her husband’s love of the mischievous holiday, and a callous group of teens who carry out an unforgivably cruel prank – delivers the kind of chills that can only occur on the darkest day of the year.

The Dark Eye – Demonicon Launch Trailer

2013/10/25
Jerry Paxton
News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

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October 25, 2013, Ridgewood, NJ –  Kalypso Media is pleased to announce the release of The Dark Eye – Demonicon for Windows PC today. The game is available now via Steam and other digital distribution channels. The Dark Eye – Demonicon is an action-RPG set in the dark and dangerous world of Aventuria, where you take on the role of young adventurer Cairon, as he battles dark forces with both magic and melee combat.
In addition, a brand new launch trailer for Demonicon is now available to stream or download: featuring a look into the magic-enhanced combat, rich environments and monstrous enemies you’ll encounter in the game.

Launch Trailer

The Dark Eye – Demonicon is a thrilling action-RPG set in the extraordinarily popular universe of “The Dark Eye”, a richly crafted fantasy universe beloved by fantasy gamers throughout the world.
Demonicon tells the tragic story of a brother and sister who become pawns of sinister forces in a world of cruelty and depravity.  In this bleak yet magical world, their affection is both a blessing and a curse.  Both are constantly threatened by mortal danger and demonic temptation, and must find a way through their tortured lives by facing serious moral decisions.  Their common destiny will determine that of the entire continent, and will be decided by the choices they make.  Hordes of fiends block their way to freedom and peace, and only through battle and magic they will truly become free of the darkness.
Features of The Dark Eye – Demonicon
  • A third-person action-RPG featuring brutal melee attack combos and dazzling magic spells
  • Powerful storytelling with an elaborate narrative rich with twists, as well as believable conflicts and ethical decision-making opportunities
  • Action-packed battles, where pin-point timing and clever tactics play important roles
  • Unique magic system: a dark talent grants the player devastating mystical powers
  • Important events in “Demonicon” will be part of “The Dark Eye” universe’s history
  • State-of-the-art 3D visuals using the powerful “Vision” engine
For more information on The Dark Eye – Demonicon, please visit www.worldofdemonicon.com. Or like the game on Facebook.

Air Conflicts: Vietnam Console Release Gone Gold

2013/10/25
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox 360 News

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October 25, 2013, Ridgewood, NJ – Kalypso Media USA is pleased to announce that Air Conflicts: Vietnam has gone Gold on console for North America.  Air Conflicts: Vietnam, the upcoming arcade-styled air-combat game for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system will be in North American retail stores on November 26, 2013.

We are also making available a new trailer from the game, this one focusing on the F4 Phantom II combat aircraft. Download the new trailer to check out the F4 in action in Air Conflicts: Vietnam.

Jump into the cockpit of some of the finest combat aircraft as young Joe Thompson, a newly minted U.S. military pilot. He is brave, talented and ready to do his duty, but his experiences during this war will change him forever.

Air Conflicts: Vietnam is an arcade-styled air-combat game that immerses players in the harrowing skies over Vietnam. Take to the air in screaming fighter jets or grab the controls of devastating helicopter gunships as you shatter enemy encampments with explosive ordinance, decimate North Vietnamese ace fighter squadrons, escort bombers as they deliver their deadly payload, or rescue stranded soldiers and deliver support troops to the ever-changing front lines of the vicious battlefield.

 Key Features:

  • Live a thrilling wartime narrative. In an epic single-player campaign, filled with heroic moments and the darker side of war, your performance in air combat and support missions drives the story from the initial escalation of tension, through key battles of the Vietnam War and, ultimately, the fall of Saigon.
  • Jump into the cockpit for instant action. Pilot and customize more than 20 planes and – for the first time in the Air Conflict series – helicopters, including the workhorse UH-1 Iroquois, fire-breathing AH-1 Cobra attack gunships, the devastating F4 Phantom and F104 Starfighter jets, plus fearsome enemy MIG fighter jets.
  • Lead your squadron to victory. Command up to four jets or helicopters, maximizing their unique abilities to complete challenging objectives, while earning experience, leveling up and improving your leadership and air combat skills.
  • Challenge your friends for air supremacy. Play up to eight online opponents in nail-biting, fast-paced capture-the-flag, deathmatch and team deathmatch air battles.
  • Get your groove on. As you test your pilot skills against AI or human opponents, treat your ears to a cool rock soundtrack in the style of vintage Vietnam-era tunes.

Bioshock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1 Release Date

2013/10/25
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News

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New York, NY – October 25, 2013 – 2K and Irrational Games announced today that BioShock® Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1, the second add-on content pack for the award-winning BioShock Infinite, will be available for download worldwide* on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft, and Windows PC starting November 12.

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1, developed by Irrational Games, the studio behind the original BioShock and BioShock Infinite, features Rapture as you’ve never seen it before—a shining jewel at the bottom of the ocean, built almost entirely from scratch in the BioShock Infinite game engine. Join Booker and Elizabeth in a film noir-style story that places them in a shining, pristine Rapture on the eve of its fall from grace. Explore the underwater city, try your hand at a grift or two, and even encounter some old “friends” from the original BioShock.

The combat experience has been rebalanced and reworked with a greater emphasis on stealth and resource management that merges the best parts of BioShock and BioShock Infinite. It includes a new weapon, an old favorite weapon from the original BioShock, the return of the weapon wheel, a new Plasmid, new Gear, and Tears.

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 1 will be available via online marketplaces on all participating platforms starting November 12, and can be purchased separately for $14.99, or as part of the BioShock Infinite Season Pass. The Season Pass, which is currently available for purchase, contains $35 of playable content for $19.99, including both Burial at Sea episodes, the previously released Clash in the Clouds add-on pack, as well as the Early Bird Special Pack that has powerful weapon upgrades, exclusive gold weapon skins, and infusion bottles to upgrade player abilities.

“This is a love letter to the fans, but it’s also the beginning of a story that will give gamers a new perspective on the BioShock universe,” said Ken Levine, creative director of Irrational Games. “With Burial at Sea, we built a Rapture not from BioShock and BioShock Infinite scraps and pieces, but with environments almost entirely crafted from scratch.”

Still in development at Irrational Games, and also included in the Season Pass, is BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode 2, which brings gamers something they have been asking for since they first met the character of Elizabeth: the chance to see the world through her eyes and face challenges as she would. In this second episode of Burial at Sea, players will experience a new storyline, and a new stealth-oriented gameplay experience.

The previously released add-on content pack, Clash in the Clouds, allows players to take Elizabeth and Booker through a series of unique and intense challenges, and combine the diverse toolset of weapons, Vigors, Gear, Tears and Sky-Lines in all-new ways. This combat-focused content features 60 Blue Ribbon challenges in four stunning new environments. By completing challenges, players will delve deeper into the world of BioShock Infinite via the Columbian Archeological Society, gaining access to Voxophones, Kinetoscopes, concept art and more.

BioShock Infinite is rated M for Mature by the ESRB and is available now for the Xbox 360, PS3™, Mac®, and Windows PC. For the latest news and information on BioShock Infinite, become a fan on Facebook and followIrrational Games on Twitter.

* BioShock Infinite is not included in this add-on content, but is required to play all of the included content.

2K Releases New NBA 2K14 Next Gen Screenshots

2013/10/25
Jerry Paxton
News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

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2K Games has released some new, next-gen screenshots from the PlayStation 4 build of NBA 2K14 – check ’em out!

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Swann Platinum HD Home Security System Ready for the Holidays

2013/10/25
Jerry Paxton
News, Tech News

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We just got reminded by Swann that their Platinum HD security cameras are on the market in case home security is on your Xmas list this year!

Santa Fe Springs, Calif.– January 17, 2013 – Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security monitoring solutions, announces the release of its new state-of-the-art high definition 1080p Network Video Recording (NVR) security systems, known as Platinum-HD. The Swann NVRs are capable of full HD video with real-time (30 frames per second) live viewing and video playback. Initially there will be two versions: 4 Channels (NVR4-7200) with 4 x 1080p (NHD-820) Cameras and 8 Channels (NVR8-7200) with 4 x 1080p Cameras.

Where HD security systems in the past have required a trade-off between resolution and video frame rates, these new solutions are unique in that they combine 1080p video resolution with real-time (30 frames per second) live viewing and video playback allowing end-users to see every detail, color and activity.

The systems include 4 of the latest NHD-820 surveillance cameras, each capable of producing 1080p HD video or, using security industry terminology, 1000 TV lines (2.1 Megapixels) lines; image quality far in excess of typical security cameras. The cameras also have powerful night vision up to 115 feet and can be used indoors or outdoors. The new Platinum-HD NVRs also have power over Ethernet (PoE) so that the cameras take their power and transmit video using CAT5E network cable, making them easier to set-up as they do not need a separate power connection for the cameras.

The Platinum-HD also allows viewing of live or recorded video in high definition on HDTV, LCD and Plasma screens with an HDMI cable included in the pack. The intuitive user interface means you can monitor and record multiple cameras on a split screen, as well as select any camera for full screen real time viewing or playback of pre-recorded footage. With a 2TB hard drive, users have the ability to record approximately 45 days of continuous surveillance or even longer when using the motion detection settings. With easy to use menus you can easily locate incident video and then transfer it to the network or a USB drive. The free SwannView app offers convenient remote viewing functionality to the Platinum-HD kits allowing you to set up live remote viewing on your mobile device. The set-up is extremely easy with Swann’s customizable network configuration. Once the kit is installed, simply download the SwannView app from your smartphone’s application store or go to www.swann.com/swannview for the latest version of the SwannView app. Once the app is installed on your Smartphone or tablet, put the DVR’s IP address into the browser and in minutes you can view live video from your cameras.

For more information on Swann’s high definition security system, please go to www.swann.com.

Available

Swann’s Platinum-HD Full High Definition Security Systems are available now at Fry’s Electronics and BestBuy.com. The 4 Channel 4 Camera versions (Swann code SWNVK-472004) have a MSRP of $1599.99 and the 8 Channel 4 Camera version (SWNVK-872004) has an MSRP of $1699.99.

VisionTek Radeon R9 290X Introduced

2013/10/24
Jerry Paxton
Hardware News, News

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October 24, 2013, East Dundee, IL – VisionTek Products LLC, (VisionTek(r)) http://www.visiontek.com, a leading manufacturer of award-winning, high-performance upgrades and accessories for PC and Apple Macintosh(r) computers, announced today the VisionTek Radeon(tm) R9 290X graphics card. Featuring up to 1GHz clock speed, 4GB 512bit GDDR5 RAM, and compute performance over 5.6 TFLOPs, the $549MSRP VisionTek R9 290X is the fastest graphics card available and outperforms other, more expensive GPU brand-based graphics cards. VisionTek will begin shipping the R9 290X by early November.

Sets New Performance Standard

Because the VisionTek R9 290X utilizes AMD’s Graphics Core Next (GCN) Architecture, which unifies graphics processing and compute cores for higher utilization, this ultra-performance graphics card can deliver over 5 TFLOPS compute performance – a new standard in the graphics card industry – and over 300GB/s memory bandwidth to support 4K gaming with over 100 layers of effects.

Overclocking the Smart and Easy Way

By accessing the Boost State control within an easy-to-use card management GUI, the VisionTek R9 290X can be set to automatically run higher than the base core speed if it is operating below power, current, and temperature specification limits. The card also features two additional automatic performance boosting features.  AMD PowerPlay(tm) Technology adjusts clock speeds in response to GPU load for energy use efficiency while AMD PowerTune Technology maximizes performance under load conditions by increasing the GPU engine clock to take advantage of unused Thermal Design Power (TDP) headroom.

See What You’ve Been Missing with 4K Resolution

The VisionTek R9 290X supports Ultra HD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, which is 4x the resolution of 1080p. Typically, configuring a graphics card for use with a high resolution monitor must be done manually. However, AMD’s Catalyst(tm) Graphics Drivers will perform automatic configuration on select popular monitors, such as the Panasonic Viera(r). Further simplifying the ability to use 4K displays is the card’s use of AMD Eyefinity(tm) technology which can span multiple monitors into one large panoramic display.

Hear What You’ve Been Missing with TrueAudio

With an onboard audio processing chip powering AMD’s TrueAudio technology, the VisionTek R9 290X can deliver accurate 3D surround sound within games and special audio effects like reverbs and room simulations while reducing CPU load. Now you can hear more real-time voices and situational sounds in-game with any and all audio hardware already owned.

Outperforms Competition in 4K Benchmarks While Costing $100 Less

In a recent performance benchmarking preview publically conducted by AMD, two leading graphics intensive games, BioShock Infinite and Tomb Raider, were both run on the same test machine at 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution settings on the Radeon R9 290X and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 cards. The only variable to the tests was that the R9 290X was run in “Quiet Mode” setting, the less aggressive of two performance profiles that are user selectable via a toggle switch on the card. Below are the results of the $649 street price GTX 780 versus the $549 MSRP R9 290X:

BioShock Infinite:

*         R9 290X “Quiet Mode”: 44.25 FPS

*         GeForce GTX 780: 37.67 FPS

Tomb Raider:

*         R9 290X “Quiet Mode”: 40.2 FPS

*         NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780: 34.5 FPS

These tests are further confirmed<http://www.anandtech.com/show/7424/amd-radeon-r9-290x-performance-preview-bioshock-infinite> by independent performance benchmarking site Anandtech.com which found the R9 290X outperforms the GTX 780 in medium quality setting by 14%.
VisionTek Radeon R9 290X Specifications & Pricing

*   Memory: 4GB 512bit GDDR5
*   Memory Speed: 5.0Gb/s
*   Base Clock Speed: up to 1.0GHz
*   Stream Processors: 2816
*   Compute Performance: 5.6 TFLOPS
*   CrossFire Support: Up to four GPUs with no interconnect bridge required
*   Outputs: 2 x Dual Link DVI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI
*   Cooling: Single fan 2 slot
*   Bus Type: PCIe 3.0
*   3DMark Fire Strike: greater than 8000
*   OS Support: Windows(r) 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Linux
*   MSRP: $549.00

A History of Performance Innovation

Outperforming other GPU powered brand graphics cards is nothing new to VisionTek. By choosing AMD as its exclusive GPU partner, VisionTek has enjoyed a history of establishing new standards of performance capabilities from its graphics cards:

*   In 2008, the AMD powered VisionTek Radeon 4000 series was the first to exceed one TFLOPs.
*   In 2009, the AMD powered VisionTek Radeon 5000 series was the first to exceed two TFLOPs.
*   In 2011, the AMD powered VisionTek Radeon 7000 series was the first to exceed three TFLOPs.
*   In 2012, the AMD powered VisionTek Radeon 7970 GHz Edition card was the first to exceed four TFLOPs.

“VisionTek is a critical launch partner and has been a trusted AMD graphics partner in North America for over ten years,” stated Matt Skynner, Corporate VP and General Manager of AMD’s Graphics Business Unit. “AMD is proud to support VisionTek’s branded launch of our high-end R9 290X and R9 290 technology. Expect big things out of VisionTek…these guys never settle!”

“Our new Radeon R9 290X graphics card truly is a game-changer that raises the bar on what defines the gaming experience,” said Mark Bilson, Executive Vice President of VisionTek. “AMD has outdone themselves with this GPU when you consider its visual, audio, and automatic performance adjusting capabilities. And when you consider our card will outperform the competition while saving you $100, as Duke Nukem would say, ‘game over’.”
For more information on the new VisionTek Radeon R9 290X graphics card, or the existing VisionTek graphics card line which includes VisionTek’s recently announced R7 and R9 series cards, visit: www.visiontek.com<http://www.visiontek.com>.

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