Author - Jerry Paxton

The Thing (2011) Ice Block Film Clip

In this new clip from Universal Pictures upcoming The Thing – prequel to the 1982 John Carpenter film of the same name, the titular creature startles one of the Norwegian camp members. To quote a character from the original flick, “I don’t know what the hell’s in there, but it’s weird and pissed off whatever it is”. The Thing is set to be released on October 14, 2011.

WARNING: If you are trying to remain spoiler-free for this one, avoid this trailer. You have been warned.

Neopets: Treasure Keepers Facebook Game Launches

Nickelodeon’s Virtual Worlds Group has announced the official launch of their Neopets: Treasure Keepers game on the Facebook platform.

About Neopets: Treasure Keepers

Free to play, Neopets: Treasure Keepers offers an exciting and engaging experience for Facebook’s teen and adult audience. The standalone flash-based game invites players to create and manage their own online shops, while completing quests and collecting a variety of items. Treasure Keepers is launching with four environments and 60 quests for users to explore.  Players have access to 500 items to collect and sell, creating a truly customizable social game play experience.   To shop for upgrades and décor, users can purchase Facebook credits. Building upon the rich heritage of Neopets, Nickelodeon partnered with the virtual world’s original creators, who are now at Meteor Games, to develop Treasure Keepers. Leveraging the nostalgia of Neopets’ longstanding social community, the evolution of the world to Facebook offers a new touch point for Nickelodeon to reach its fans.

Launch Screenshots

SimWare Simulations Demoing Bohemia’s Take On Helicopters

SimWare Simulations has announced that they have partnered with Bohemia Interactive to demo the company’s upcoming helicopter simulation, Take On Helicopters, at two upcoming flight sim events in Europe. If you are a European in the area, you should stop by and check it out!

Demonstrations will take place at:

·       SimWare Simulations VIP Days – Brussels (Belgium) – Sept. 17, 2011
·       Mondial Simulation – Paris (France) – Sept 30 & Oct.1-2, 2011

First DLC Pack for Deus Ex: Human Revolution Announced

Square Enix has announced “The Missing Link”, the first DLC pack for their popular action-RPG, Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Due out in October, The Missing Link explains the disappearance of protagonist Adam Jensen and will add new locations as well as allow players to rebuild Adam’s augmentation set.

“We are very excited for DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION fans to be able to further develop Adam’s journey in the game with The Missing Link DLC,” said David Anfossi, producer of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION at Eidos-Montreal. “Gamers will be able to experience a vulnerable side of Adam like never before, which gives the overall game a whole new dimension. The Missing Link propels players into compelling gameplay, beginning with Adam being temporarily stripped of his use of augmentations; new, visually stunning environments; and the continuation of DEUS EX: HUMAN REVOLUTION’s conspiracy-rich story.”

Announcement Screens