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Knott’s Scary Farm Official 2012 Announcement

2012/09/14
Jerry Paxton
Halloween, News

BUENA PARK, Calif. (July, 2012) – What started as a few decorations and some hidden talent in Knott’s peek-ins in Ghost Town now embodies the Halloween season in Southern California – Knott’s Scary Farm and the infamous Halloween Haunt.  The event which has welcomed millions of visitors over the years is turning 40, and the celebration which kicks off on September 21, promises to be killer with 13 mazes and ride through attractions, 9 live shows, and four scare zones.

Knott’s Halloween Haunt continues to be the leader in theme park Halloween events and the anniversary celebration promises to go where Knott’s Halloween Haunt has never gone before with the debut of an interactive maze, new characters and surprises around every corner.

NEW MAZES

Trapped*

This reservation only, interactive maze leads guests into an abyss of their deepest fears and phobias.  You are part of the horror and an active participant in your own demise.  Do you have the courage to enter a nightmare designed exclusively for you and face the challenge of finding an escape?  Remember there are no doors in this nightmare.  *Additional fee applies.

Trick or Treat

Trick or treat, which will it be?  Step forward and ring the witch’s doorbell.  Oh, she is home, but where?  You are not quite sure.  Don’t be afraid, her minions will guide you.  I am sure that the tales of the many Hallows Eve victims are just that.  You can come away with a treat, but is it worth it?

Dominion of the Dead

Welcome to the return of Dominion where creatures create art and music so beautiful the human mind cannot fully comprehend.  Orroro Bella, the beautiful horror, is what you will find within the walls of this gallery.  Lured by the undead, you descend deeper within the gallery as the chance to escape slips away.  You shall be their next masterpiece.

Pinocchio Unstrung

Years have passed since the blue fairy denied him his final wish, but Pinocchio has returned with an army of murderous marionettes intent on killing his former masters.  The purpose of his killing spree – human flesh to cover his twisted wooden body.  Revenge comes with no strings attached.

Evil Dead

Based on the upcoming film, which is set for theatrical release April 2013, you and your friends ride through the woods to an isolated cabin where you discover the secrets of The Book of the Dead.  A demonic force is unleashed possessing each until only one is left to fight for survival.   Meet five friends to escape the terror that has possessed them and now threatens you to join the “Evil Dead.”

RETURNING MAZES

Returning mazes this year have all been enhanced for the 40th – Knott’s Berry Farm’s present to all their loyal Haunt fans.

Delirium

In the deep recesses of the mind, on the clouded brink of insanity, lies the hellish wasteland of delirium; a place so gruesome that your imagination fails to comprehend the horrors.  Illusion and paranoia are your only anchors to reality.  Welcome to your worst nightmare!   Anniversary present: The Pillar of Souls.

ENDGAMES: Warriors of the Apocalypse

The world as we know it has ended.  The survivors in this barren desert have scavenged to rebuild society.  The rich and the powerful have turned all others into slaves for sport.  Enter the post apocalyptic arena where gladiators are forced to battle to their deaths for entertainment.  Are you game?  Anniversary present: Expanded Arena.

Uncle Willy’s Slaughterhouse

Folks near and far come a-runnin’ for Farmer Willy’s world famous BBQ!  Guests are welcome to venture through the Slaughterhouse where Uncle Willy will feed them full of BBQ, slather them with special sauce, tenderize them with his chainsaw and grind them into a tasty treat.  Bone appetite!  Anniversary present: Guests can take a full tour of Uncle Willy’s kitchen, dining room and learn the secret ingredients in his BBQ sauce!

Fallout Shelter in 3D

Locked in a cement grave for decades, deep in the bowels of the lake, an abandoned government fallout shelter is crawling with human/animal genetic hybrids, toxic mutants and nuclear freaks hungry for human carnage.  Grab your Geiger Counters and put on your radiation suits, the residents are ravenous!  Anniversary present:  More toxic sludge than ever before!

Virus Z

Welcome to Pleasanton- Population: Zero.  Virus Z has turned the entire town into hunger-crazed zombies and visitors are the preferred meal.  Hordes of bloodthirsty corpses roam the small town in search of fresh meat. Anniversary present: A bloody “Carrie” finale based on the upcoming film, which is set for theatrical release March 2013.

Terror of London

Step back in time and into the fog-filled streets of London.  The villains of the night are terrorizing the townsfolk!  Step lively or you’ll fall victim to Jack the Ripper’s blade!  Anniversary present:  Death scenes more historically accurate!

Dia De Los Muertos

Venture into the forbidden jungle of El Chupacabra where sacrificial blood rains down from the sky.  The screams of La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, echo around you and the creatures of the night crawl from their crypts – “Dia de los Muertos,” the “Day of the Dead” has arrived!  Anniversary present: Watch your step through The Chamber of Snakes.

Uncle Bobo’s Big Top of the Bizarre in 3D

Step right up, don’t be shy Inside you will find a villainous variety of vaudevillian visages to vex even the most valiant voyeurs!  It’s the greatest slaughter on earth with clown carnage galore!  Anniversary present:  1/3 more red clown noses.

SCARE ZONES

The backstreets of Ghost Town are shrouded in moonlight darkness and fearsome howls pierce the silence.  In a blur of crimson teeth, werewolves stalk the “Gypsy Camp” seeking revenge for an ancient gypsy curse.  Will you be the canine’s next meal?

“Necropolis,” a vampire world of flesh and machine, of gears and steam offers a journey through the streets of a steam punk influenced city of the dead where blood is power.

There is no place quite like “Ghost Town,” home to a whole cast of night stalkers including the notorious Sliders who lurk in every fog-filled corner.  Guests attempt to navigate the winding streets that may just lead to the graveyard!

Knott’s Boardwalk is taken over by “CarnEVIL,” where the freak show is the main event and clowns crave your undying attention.

SHOWS

A trip to Halloween Haunt would not be complete without the shows!  See one, see them all – Knott’s entertainment offers so many twisted choices.

In the Ghoul Time Theatre Haunt favorite Ed Alonzo stars in “Ed Alonzo’s Fun House.”  This self-proclaimed Misfit of Magic brings slight-of-hand, slight-of-mouth and slight of mind to this insane, psycho-sensory production.

Mystery Lodge will be the site of the new show, “Unearthed” a journey into Halloween Haunt’s dark past. The phantoms of yesterday rise up and join the current terror of Knott’s Scary Farm for a spirited show that reveals long buried secrets of Haunt.

At Necropolis Theatre guests can watch the ghoulishly great performance of Street Drum Corps “Blood Drums” show.  This high energy drumming quartet is known for their unique blend of amazing percussion skills.

Also in Necropolis, guests may venture upon a crazy inventor who has discovered ways to keep the insanity of the Vampyric Blood suckers alive, in “Mephisto’s Mechanical Mayhen.”  Watch as he pedals and demonstrates his wares to unsuspecting mortals.

Knott’s Boardwalk Ballroom will be transformed into “Scott Land’s Tonga Tiki Terror” where the spirit of evil reigns as the terrifying Tiki unleashes its horrible Tonga terror.

In Knott’s historic Birdcage Theatre, “Zamora’s Sideshow of the Horrors” will amaze audiences with his mind blowing, invasive, self-inflicted pain and torture.   The Gypsy Camp area will present “Cursed” featuring the magical and hypnotic powers of the beautiful Gypsy dancers.

Calico Square will not only be the location of the popular “Hanging®” but also a special Midnight Witching Hour, a homage to the classic hangings of Halloween Haunt past.

Knott’s Halloween Haunt dates are September 21-22, 27-30, October 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 30-31, 2012.  Event hours are 7pm – 1am; Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-2am.

The Halloween Haunt at Knott’s Scary Farm is a special ticket event not covered by regular Knott’s Berry Farm admission or a Knott’s Season Pass.  Ticket prices are $36 – $52 presale online and $60 day of event. Charge for “Trapped,” Knott’s first reservation-only, interactive maze is $60 per reservations with up to 6 guests per party and can be purchased online or onsite on the day of the event.  Reservations are limited.

Haunt tickets are available at Knott’s Guest Relations, can be purchased by phone at Knott’s Haunt Line (714) 220-5000 or online at www.knotts.com (service charges apply).

Halloween Haunt is a scary event and definitely not recommended for children under 13.  There are no guest costumes or re-entry privileges allowed for this event.

For the younger set, Snoopy’s Costume Party in Camp Snoopy is an alternative daytime non-scare celebration of Halloween cheer rather than fear offered weekends October 6-28, 10 am to 5 pm and is included with regular park admission.  This special, family event includes a costume contest, a live show, kid-friendly mazes, storytelling, and of course, trick-or-treat stations.  For more general event information on Halloween Haunt, call the Haunt Line at (714) 220-5200 or visit www.knotts.com.

–HALLOWEEN HAUNT®–

SOE Live Tournament Schedule Released

2012/09/14
Jerry Paxton
News

SAN DIEGO – Sept. 14, 2012 – Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced the tournament line-up for SOE Live, the company’s annual fan event, taking place at Bally’s in Las Vegas, October 18-21, 2012. The ultimate gathering for the SOE community, SOE Live attendees have the opportunity to participate in countless events including a variety of gaming competitions, tournaments, and live quests for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prize money.

In addition to the renowned costume contest, where attendees show off handmade outfits that showcase their fanaticism for gaming franchise favorites, attendees are encouraged to compete in a range of exciting in-game and live challenges including scavenger hunts, boot camps, PvP battles and live quests. Activities will test player agility, knowledge, dedication, wit, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.

The tournament line-up is as follows:

DC Universe Online

  • Live Quest: Join us for the second DCUO Live Quest — spandex optional but always fashionable! Declare your allegiance by joining a live version of DCUO’s Legends PvP Arenas. Groups of 10 will battle for Las Vegas as their favorite DC Heroes and Villains!
    • Friday, October 19th, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
    • 1st Place Prize: $1,000 ($100 per team member)
  • Legends PvP Tournament: Heroes! Villains! Pair up with a friend or forge a last-minute two-person team at the event to battle for supremacy!
    • Saturday, October 20th, 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PDT
    • 1st Place Prize: $3,000 ($1,500 for each team member)  

EverQuest

  • Live Quest: Over a decade of EverQuest Live Quests precede this one, each one exciting and challenging in its own way. Groups of 10 will need to travel across the lands, interacting with denizens in many places to recover shards for a mysterious stranger arriving from Shard’s Landing. Knowledge, skill, bravery and tenacity will all be called into play before your group emerges victorious!
    • Friday, October 19th, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
    • 1st Place Prize: $1,000 ($100 per team member)
  • Death, Death, Death!: We challenge all casual and hardcoreEverQuest players to look death straight in the eye. Group up in teams of six and take on old-school raid mobs in a hellish progression to see which group can get the furthest.
    • Saturday, October 20th, 9:30am – 12:30pm
    • 1st Place Prize: $6,000 ($1,000 per team member)

EverQuest II

  • Aether Races: Hone your flying skills and race to victory! The top five recorded times during the qualifying round will join in the final heat, racing against EverQuest franchise Director of Development Dave Georgeson for the win! (Don’t worry, Dave isn’t eligible to win.)
    • Friday, October 19th, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PDT
    • Total Prize Purse: $3,000
      • Gold (1st) $1500
      • Silver (2nd) $1000
      • Bronze (3rd) $500
  • Live Quest: The Nights of the Dead come to SOE Live! Can your team solve this murder mystery? In this “beyond the board game” Norrathian mystery game, your ten-person team will work through various mini-quests to uncover clues to solve the mystery.
    • Saturday, October 20th, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
    • 1st Place Prize: $1,000 ($100 per team member)

PlanetSide 2

  • Auraxis Showdown: Take on the challenge for the glory of your empire! All troops will start fresh with standard issue gear and certifications and compete in qualifying rounds on Thursday and Friday. The top 18 players from the qualifying rounds will compete in an 18-man Finals match on Saturday to win the first place grand prize. There will also be prizes awarded to the top nine finalists in the Finals with first, second and third place finalists taking home larger pieces of the total prize.
    • Qualifying Round Day 1
      • Thursday, October 18th, 10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. PDT
    • Qualifying Round Day 2
      • Friday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. PDT
    • Finals Round
      • Saturday, October 20th, 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. PDT
    • Total Prize Purse: $10,100
      • 1st:  $5,000
      • 2nd:  $3,000
      • 3rd:  $1,500
      • 4th – 9th:  $600 ($100 each)
  • Live Boot Camp: Choose your Empire and join in a live PlanetSide 2 boot camp! Earn your stripes by getting together a squad of five and going through Basic and complete training exercises to prove you have what it takes to bring victory to your Empire!
    • Saturday, October 20th, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. PDT
    • 1st Place Prize: $1,000 ($200 per team member)

SOE Live Costume Contest

  • Spandex, Chainmail and Fur: Calling all heroes, demons, villains, soldiers, adventurers and creatures! Anything goes in our costume contest! Go funny, go awesome, go for the gold in our longest-running annual competition!
    • Saturday, October 20th, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. PDT
    • Prizes to be awarded for “Best of” winners
The SOE Live contests are open only to individuals who: (a) are legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia), (b) are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry, and (c) registered to attend the SOE Live event as of October 18, 2012.  Employees of Sony Online Entertainment LLC, its parent or subsidiary companies, or any other company involved in the design, implementation, or promotion of the Tournament, as well as the spouses, children, parents, grandparents, and household members of each such employee, are not eligible. The Tournament is subject to all applicable laws and regulations and is void where prohibited by law. The contests are sponsored by Sony Online Entertainment LLC, 8928 Terman Court, San Diego, CA  92121.  The official rules for each contest will be posted at http://www.soe.com/soelive/.
To register for SOE Live, and for information on event and the tournaments, visit:

Chris Roberts Returns to Gaming (special link here)

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News

Those of you who are old enough to remember playing Wing Commander or Privateer or even Strike Commander will also remember the genius of game maker Chris Roberts. Well, Chris took a decade off from making games to make films and is now returning to the gaming industry. The project is so far untitled but you can sign up for what they are calling a “Golden Ticket” at Chris Roberts Space Industries Website.

IN order to receive your Golden Ticket (which entitles you to special in-game items and access to community tools and polls) you need to hit the site and wait for the “Access Code” field to show up. In the field, enter “42” (minus quotes) and register. Boom, done!

The game is scheduled to be complete in two years but looks like it will be worth the wait. It is being developed by the secretive group known as Cloud Imperium Games.

Might & Magic Duel of Champions Open Beta Underway

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News

London, UK – September 13, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that Might & Magic® Duel of Champions, the Might & Magic online free-to-play card game, is now available on Windows® PC and will arrive in October for iPad. Every European player can access the game, in English, French, German or Polish.

Might & Magic Duel of Champions is being developed by Ubisoft Quebec and includes hundreds of new, detailed, collectible cards all set in the Might & Magic universe. As players develop their skills and strategies, they’ll be pitted against each other in epic battles and be challenged to earn new cards and grow the strength and abilities of their chosen hero’s army. Players also can enhance their experience and replenish their card supply by visiting the game’s online store.

Players can compete against each other online across platforms, and post updates on their progress to Facebook and Twitter from within the game. The game also features an in-game messaging system, guild building and social features.

The open beta brings new content such as a new solo campaign, new tournaments and also foil cards that should please every collector.

For more information and to play Might & Magic Duel of Champions please visit:http://www.mm-doc.com

Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition Screens (Wii U)

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released some screenshots from their upcoming Wii U title, Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Wii U Launch Date – Details Revealed

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News


REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nintendo today revealed full details about how the new Wii U™ home console and its groundbreaking touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller can revolutionize not only video game play but also the way people find and watch TV and video content. The new HD system will offer entirely new ways for consumers to play games and enjoy their favorite programming when it launches in the Americas on Nov. 18. During the launch window, more than 50 games will be available for Wii U, which will be offered in two different colors and configurations. The Basic Set will be offered in white at a suggested retail price of $299.99, while the Deluxe Set, which includes higher storage capacity, additional accessories and the new Nintendo Land™ video game, will be offered in black at a suggested retail price of $349.99.

“The wait is almost over — in just 66 days, Wii U will arrive with the strongest lineup of launch software in Nintendo history”

At a special Wii U preview event in New York, Nintendo also unveiled Nintendo TVii, an application that will let Wii U owners in the United States and Canada find, watch and engage with their favorite video entertainment in fun new ways. Using the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii lets viewers seamlessly explore available video content from a variety of sources – including live TV, their TiVo DVR and video-on-demand services such as Netflix – all in one easy-to-use interface.

Additionally, Nintendo shared new information about dozens of games on the way for Wii U, including Nintendo Land, New Super Mario Bros.™ U, LEGO® City: Undercover, BAYONETTA 2, The Wonderful 101™, Capcom’s Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate and Activision’s Call of Duty®: Black Ops II. New Super Mario Bros. U offers unprecedented ways for friends and families to play together and explore Mario’s world using the GamePad. Nintendo Land, which will be available as a standalone game or included with the Wii U Deluxe Set, is a virtual theme park featuring a lineup of 12 playable attractions based on Nintendo’s greatest game worlds, including The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Mario™, Animal Crossing™and Donkey Kong™. As an added bonus for consumers, a Chase McCain LEGO minifigure will come as a special pre-order bonus for those who pre-order a copy of LEGO City: Undercoverat participating retailers while supplies last. All of these games will instantly immerse players in a variety of new game-play experiences that are available only on Wii U.

“The wait is almost over — in just 66 days, Wii U will arrive with the strongest lineup of launch software in Nintendo history,” said Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime. “With the integrated second screen of the included GamePad and features that instantly enhance the way people play games, watch video and interact with each other, consumers will see how Wii U delivers a completely unique experience and a remarkable value right out of the box. The new system also creates extraordinary new possibilities for game developers, bound only by the limits of their imaginations.”

The Wii U Basic Set includes a white Wii U console with 8 GB of internal storage, one white GamePad controller, AC adapters for both the console and controller, a sensor bar and an HDMI® cable. In the Wii U Deluxe Set, components are black. This bundle includes all elements from the Basic Set, as well as the Nintendo Land game, increased console storage capacity of 32 GB, a console stand, GamePad charging cradle and a stand that allows users to place the GamePad vertically on a table. Consumers who purchase the Deluxe Set also will be enrolled in the Deluxe Digital Promotion, which lets Wii U owners receive points for each digital download and redeem those points for future downloadable content from the Nintendo eShop. The promotion is currently planned through 2014.

Both configurations offer a wealth of one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences, including an online gaming community called Miiverse™ and the new Nintendo TVii application. Using the touch screen on the GamePad controller, Nintendo TVii users will be able to browse programming from sources they subscribe to, including cable and satellite channels, Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and even their recorded TiVo shows – all from a single starting point.

The selection of third-party games on the way for Wii U will include some of the industry’s biggest names and most beloved franchises. Activision is set to bring several of its leading properties to Wii U during the launch window, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II,Skylanders Giants™ and TRANSFORMERS PRIME™. Other third-party games coming soon to Wii U include Assassin’s Creed® III, ZombiU™, Rayman Legends® and Just Dance® 4 from Ubisoft, Madden NFL 13 and Mass Effect™ 3 from Electronic Arts, Scribblenauts™ Unlimitedand Batman: Arkham City™ Armored Edition from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two from Disney Interactive.

“The integrated second screen of the GamePad creates new possibilities for how games can be played, and further reflects the innovation Nintendo has poured into the Wii U,” said Eric Hirshberg, Activision Publishing’s CEO. “We’re excited for our fans to experience the biggest franchises, like Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Skylanders Giants and Transformers Prime, in new ways made possible on Wii U.”

Below is a list of upcoming Wii U games that will be available on launch day or during the launch window*. (For information about third-party games, check with the individual publishers.)

Publisher Title
505 Games Funky Barn
2K Sports NBA 2K13
Activision Publishing, Inc. 007™ Legends
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
TRANSFORMERS PRIME™
Wipeout 3
Skylanders Giants™
Cabela’s Dangerous Hunts 2013
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Capcom Monster Hunter™ 3 Ultimate
D3Publisher Rise of the Guardians: The Video Game
Ben 10: Omniverse™
Family Party: 30 Great Games Obstacle Arcade
Disney Interactive Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Electronic Arts Mass Effect™ 3
Madden NFL 13
EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 13
Frozenbyte Trine 2™: Director’s Cut
Gaijin Games Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Majesco Entertainment Zumba® Fitness Core
Maximum Games Jett Tailfin™
NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc. TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT™ 2 Wii U Edition
TANK! TANK! TANK!™
Nintendo Nintendo Land™
New Super Mario Bros.™ U
NINJA GAIDEN™ 3: Razor’s Edge
SiNG PARTY™
LEGO® City: Undercover
Wii Fit™ U
Game & Wario™
Pikmin™ 3
The Wonderful 101™
SEGA Aliens: Colonial Marines™
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Shin’en Nano Assault Neo
Tecmo Koei America Corporation WARRIORS OROCHI® 3 Hyper
THQ Darksiders® II
Wheel of Fortune®
JEOPARDY! ®
Two Tribes Toki Tori 2
Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed® III
Just Dance® 4
Marvel Avengers™: Battle for Earth
Rabbids® Land
Sports Connection™
Your Shape®: Fitness Evolved 2013
ZombiU™
Rayman Legends®
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Scribblenauts™ Unlimited
Game Party Champions
Batman: Arkham City™ Armored Edition

* Launch window is defined as the period beginning Nov. 18, 2012, and ending March 31, 2013.

Broadband Internet access is required for online features. For more information, go tohttp://support.nintendo.com.

Remember that Wii U features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visithttp://www.nintendo.com/wiiu.

For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com.

MechWarrior: Tactical Command Launch Date

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News

SINGAPORE – Sep. 13, 2012 – Personae Studios announced today that MechWarrior: Tactical Command will be available Thursday, September 27th. Based on the award winning franchise, MechWarrior: Tactical Command takes the world of the BattleTech universe and brings it straight into the palms of iPad users worldwide. The game combines unique, innovative multi-touch game controls along with a single player campaign written by a team of award winning famous science fiction authors, Loren L. Coleman and Randall N. Bills–veterans of the series canon lore. Personae Studios has made a firm effort in staying close to the original mechanics of the BattleTech board game in order to appeal to both newcomers and fans of the MechWarrior series alike.

MechWarrior: Tactical Command features:               

  • Real Time Tactics on the go: MechWarrior: Tactical Command brings a true mobile RTS experience with Personae’s unique controls for iOS devices. Players can initiate precise, advanced commands with quick responses to get the most immersive BattleTech experience ever.
  • Authentic BattleTech Mechanics: MechWarrior: Tactical Command stays very close to the original boardgame. Heat acts as stamina and Mech’s limbs have individual sources of health-watch Mechs cripple other robots as they destroy their limbs and bodyparts!
  • Massive Damage: Players will fight through waves of Elementals, Tanks, and other heavy armored mechs with a squad of four warriors in 21 levels set across three planets, including Twycross, where a number of the events from the series occur.
  • Massive Mechs: With 30 mechs taken from the series lore, there are a variety of Battle Mechs with different classes to deploy onto the battlefield. Charge in with a Mad Cat, annihilate the opposition with the Atlas, or wreak havoc with the Hatamoto-Chi.
  • Massive Customization: Players earn C-bills and tech resources from missions to upgrade their lance of mechs. Increase a mech’s arsenal, tune their BattleMech’s accuracy, or enhance their weapon systems-MechWarrior: Tactical Command lets players build their mechs and squad members whichever way they desire.

Sit tight and get ready to deploy when MechWarrior: Tactical Command makes its way onto iPad devices, Thursday September 27th for $9.99 on the iTunes Store.

Guild Wars 2 Sells Over Two Million Units

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News

SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 13, 2012: NCsoft®, the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) and ArenaNet, developer of the renowned Guild Wars franchise, has announced that the chart-topping MMO Guild Wars 2 has sold more than two million units. Despite temporarily halting first-party sales and replenishing retail stores to maintain an optimal player experience, Guild Wars 2 surpassed the two million sales milestone shortly after turning sales back on.

Guild Wars 2, which launched just over two weeks ago, has captured the imagination of the gaming community around the world. With peak concurrency regularly exceeding 400,000 players and first week sales that placed it at the top of the All Formats charts across ten European territories, it’s clear that demand for the game hasn’t slowed.

“Reactions from around the world justified the time and care we put into developing Guild Wars 2 and making it into the game it is today,” said Mike O’Brien, president and co-founder of ArenaNet. “And this is only the beginning. We’re continually fine-tuning the game to deliver the polished experience that our players expect, and we’re already working on new adventures and experiences to introduce into this truly dynamic online world.

For more information and to purchase Guild Wars 2, visit www.guildwars2.com.

Five New Of Orcs and Men Screens

2012/09/13
Jerry Paxton
News

Focus Home Interactive has released five new screenshots from their upcoming Of Orcs and Men today. Of Orcs and Men launches on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC platforms on October 11th in the US and October 18th in the UK, Germany, and worldwide for download on PC.

Screens