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PEACOCK Announces SNL50: BEYOND SATURDAY NIGHT Docuseries

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Featuring more than 60 contributors, including SNL alumni, and covering decades of SNL history, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most iconic hallmarks of the American late night comedy institution. Executive produced by Academy and Emmy Award winner Morgan Neville, each episode reveals new insights into the show’s rich history, pulling back the curtain on everything from the writers’ room to the famed audition process.

  • All four episodes of SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night will premiere on Peacock on January 16.
  • The four-part docuseries spotlights different elements of the show’s history and legacy, exploring the intricacies of the legendary sketch comedy series:
    • Episode 101, “Five Minutes” – A showcase of the SNL audition process, with never-before-seen audition footage and firsthand accounts from some of the show’s most iconic names as they reflect on their preparation and journey to the SNL stage.
    • Episode 102, “Written By: A Week Inside The SNL Writers Room” – A behind-the-scenes look at the SNL writing process from script to screen, capturing the creativity and chaos of a week inside the writers’ room at SNL.
    • Episode 103, “More Cowbell” – A deep dive into the making of SNL‘s iconic “More Cowbell” sketch, exploring how a simple idea became a cultural phenomenon and offering a tribute to the lasting impact of sketch comedy.
    • Episode 104, “Season 11: The Weird Year” – An exploration into SNL’s 11th season, examining the pivotal year that reset the show’s direction and cemented its enduring DNA with Lorne Michaels at the helm.
  • With unprecedented access to the show’s archives and talent, each episode brings a distinct lens to their dynamic subjects, embracing the unique vision of their award-winning directors: Emmy Award winner Robert Alexander (Ep 101), Academy Award winner Marshall Curry (Ep 102), Emmy Nominee Neil Berkeley (Ep 103) and Emmy Nominee Jason Zeldes (Ep 104).
  • Quote from Morgan Neville, Executive Producer: “I’ve been obsessed with Saturday Night Live as long as I can remember. For SNL50, I’ve been lucky to collaborate with some of my favorite independent filmmakers to tell some deeper stories of SNL. Taken together, these standalone episodes give a new perspective of SNL and what makes it work.”
  • Along with SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, stream every season of SNL, exclusively on Peacock. New SNL episodes also stream live on Peacock, in addition to the broadcast on NBC (11:30pm ET/8:30pm PT).
  • SNL will also mark its 50th anniversary with a celebratory weekend culminating in a live primetime special on Sunday, February 16, on NBC and Peacock.

Samsung News App Gets Gamified with Arrival of Popular Trivia Game The Six

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News

Samsung Galaxy devices are receiving an enhanced Samsung News app experience with the arrival of Samsung’s popular trivia game, The Six. First launched earlier this year exclusively on Samsung Smart TVs, Samsung is building on the success of The Six and this new format by expanding its interactive gaming experience from Smart TVs directly to Galaxy devices – available to play today on the Samsung News app in North America and Canada.

Games for Everyone, Anywhere, Anytime

“Samsung’s commitment to broadening access to all types of gaming content and providing more ways for people to play continues to make our devices a top choice for players,” said Avner Ronen, Vice President of Product Development at Samsung. “As a fan-favorite game, we’ve seen the popularity of The Six on our Smart TVs and are excited to bring this engaging experience to millions of mobile devices.”

The Six offers daily trivia challenges where players compete by answering six questions on topics ranging from entertainment to world history, with faster correct answers earning higher scores. “The Six has grown into a shared experience that sparks fun conversations through approachable gameplay. We continue to see strong engagement, and by expanding the experience across smart TVs and mobile platforms we are captivating an even larger audience, who can now play across multiple screens.”

The Six is available to play on Samsung News today, with more ways to play coming soon.

News Delivered to the Palm of Your Hand

Samsung News has become an essential destination for millions of Galaxy owners, delivering timely, curated news right to their fingertips. With personalized morning and evening briefings, as well as custom feeds based on interests, it offers a convenient and accessible way to stay informed and engaged.

Samsung News has continually expanded its coverage to include tailored updates on major events like the Paris Olympics and U.S. Presidential Election, while also enhancing its offerings with the arrival of new content from LALIGA and partnerships with Yahoo Sports, ESPN, CNBC, Good Morning America and many more.

With the introduction of The Six, Samsung News continues to improve and meet audiences’ appetite for trending, breaking and local news and engaging interactive experiences. Looking forward, Samsung remains committed to driving innovation in products across platforms and devices that engage audiences wherever they are.

For more information on Samsung News, visit: https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-news/.

Urban Strife Out Now on Steam Early Access

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

MicroProse, the legendary name in simulation and strategy games, and White Pond Games proudly announce that Urban Strife, the much-awaited turn-based strategy and post-apocalyptic survival RPG, is now live in Early Access on Steam!

Urban Strife immerses players in a gritty, chaotic world where survival demands hard choices, sharp tactics and a willingness to fight for the future. Set in the conflicted, faction-run city of Urban, the game delivers a deeply involving narrative, tense combat and rich crafting systems begging for ‘one more turn’. Experience real bullet ballistics, a realistic day/night cycle, dynamic fire mechanics and advanced sound and smoke propagation as you fight to survive one more day. NPCs live independent lives shaped by faction-based morals, and survival mechanics include hunger, wounds, and sickness. As Early Access progresses, players can look forward to major plot twists and advanced modding support, enabling the community to expand and evolve the apocalypse.

Blood Bowl 3 Season 7: Norse Trailer

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Cyanide Studio and NACON are pleased to announce that Season 7 of Blood Bowl 3 is out now, featuring the fearsome Norse faction, the new Arena mode as well as many new features and improvements. Last weekend also saw the conclusion of the Blood Bowl 3 2024 World Championship, an opportunity to take a closer look at this major new competitive event.

A Season 7 packed with new features
  • A new faction, the Norse: the Norse teams love a fight above all else! These cold-hardened players excel in melee, blocking in all directions and punching their way across the field. In addition to their brute strength, this faction can also count on their intrepid and versatile Valkyries… or even on a boar who distributes beer to his teammates!
  • Arena mode, a new way to play: in this new competitive format, players must win a certain number of matches to win, while being careful not to lose too many matches, or risk elimination.
  • Eternal League is on the way: Blood Bowl 2‘s highly popular single-player mode will be opened up for in-depth community testing during the season, and will be available to all players from Season 8 onwards. The Eternal League will enable players to progress their teams ad infinitum by taking part in a number of themed competitions (opposing teams made up entirely of undead players, stadium caught in a perpetual blizzard, referee allowing cheating etc.).

Maximum Football is Now Available on Xbox Game Preview

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Maximum Entertainment today announced that the free-to-play, community-driven football simulation Maximum Football is available now on Xbox Game Preview. This marks a major milestone for Maximum Football, which already launched into Steam Early Access last month, as Xbox has long been one of the top platforms for sports and American football gamers. Today’s release gives Xbox players the chance to enter the field in a truly customizable football experience, setting the stage for intense online competition, dynamic team management, and endless player creativity.

View today’s Xbox Game Preview launch trailer:

Alongside the Xbox launch, Maximum Football also celebrates the debut of its Season Pass 1: Gridiron Glory, featuring exclusive rewards, limited-time cosmetics, and exciting gameplay expansions. Whether you’re building a dynasty or competing in ranked online matches, the gridiron is ready for you to make your mark!

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable Complete Edition Release Date Trailer

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable, the first-person action-adventure VR platformer based on the highly-acclaimed manga circulated around the world to more than 140 million fans, readies Scouts for Part 2 on Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, and is currently available in Early Access.

Join fellow Scout Regiment soldiers for the final two chapters of this epic saga added in Part 2. Take on towering terrors with a friend in the new two-player Co-op Mode, and work together to save humanity with new weapons and stages. Additional content is planned including Survival Mode and Global Challenge (limited-time event), where players worldwide can work together to unlock the new weapon “Thunder Spear.”

Jump onto the frontline and engage in aerial combat against the Titan invasion. Soar above the skyline with Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) Gear and scout for oncoming threats between districts. Master the blade alongside other regiment soldiers and help save civilians from the Titans’ assault.

Choose from a catalog of distinct blade types and leap into battle. Race against time, evading incoming attacks while securing supply drops and guarding command outposts. Accrue points to earn stars to unlock upgraded weapons with specific buffs.

Become fully immersed while zipping across the districts of the inner Walls. Chop down the limbs of tyrannical Titans, target their weak points on the nape of their neck, finishing them off with speed and accuracy. Fight for the human race alongside fan-favorite Attack on Titan characters, reprised by the original cast of English and Japanese voice actors.

“After the Early Access launch, we’ve received overwhelmingly passionate support from our Discord community to improve Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable,” said Keigo Fujikawa, CEO of UNIVRS. “We can’t wait to bring these changes to the game upon launch and make it an unforgettable gameplay experience all players’ve been waiting for.”

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is currently available in Early Access (Part 1) for $4.99, until Part 2 launches at which point Part 1 will be $7.99, and Part 2 will be $12.00, as well as the Complete Edition for $19.99 on Meta Quest 2, 3/3S, and Pro via the Meta Quest Store, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. It supports Japanese and English voice acting alongside subtitles for both languages.

To learn more, follow Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable’s official website and X, as well as UNIVRS’s official website, YouTube, and X. The UNIVRS team values your input and asks fans to join the official Discord, providing feedback to help perfect and maintain the ultimate Titan slaying experience.

Creative Unveils the Creative Pebble Nova Premium Desktop Speaker

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

Creative Technology proudly announces the launch of the Creative Pebble Nova, a premium desktop speaker that expands the well-loved Pebble series. With its unique angled design and exceptional audio performance, the Pebble series has earned a loyal following among audio enthusiasts. The latest Pebble Nova builds on this success, representing a significant step toward a more premium range, featuring an elegant design and stunning audio quality that outshines its price point.

Star-Quality Sound

Designed to impress, the latest Pebble Nova not only delivers pristine audio but also serves as a captivating centerpiece for any space. Boasting a coaxial driver design, the Pebble Nova aligns the tweeter and woofer for seamless, rich sound across the full audio spectrum. For an even better audio experience, pair it with the Sound Blaster X5

Pebble Nova: Transform any space into a stylish audio haven.

The iconic 45° elevated drivers also work to direct sound right to the user’s ears, creating a personal and immersive listening experience. Plus, with the included stand, users can elevate the speakers for better audio projection and a sleeker look.

Play it Your Way

With eye-catching RGB lighting that spans the full color spectrum, the Pebble Nova adds a vibrant touch to any setting. Connectivity is also a breeze, with options for Bluetooth 5.3 streaming, USB audio playback, and a universal 3.5 mm AUX input. The Creative app also unlocks access to the proprietary Acoustic Engine audio technologies, including Surround, Smart Volume, Bass, Dialog+, and Crystal Voice, enabling users to fully customize audio settings and RGB lighting to suit their individual preferences.

The launch of the Pebble Nova honors the legacy of its predecessors while paving the way for a new chapter in audio excellence. “The Pebble Nova embodies our commitment to enhancing the audio experience for users who demand quality and style. It’s not just another product; it represents the next step in the evolution of the Pebble family,” states Song Siow Hui, CEO from Creative.

Pricing and Availability

Pebble Nova is priced at US$ 279.99 and is available at Creative.com.

For more information, visit creative.com/PebbleNova

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader First Anniversary Update Trailer

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, developer and publisher Owlcat Games is excited to announce that Patch 1.3 is available for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Throughout the year, the team listened carefully to the feedback from the community and did a fantastic job supporting the game together with bringing new updates and fixes to make it even better and meet the first anniversary in all its glory. The new patch brings tons of changes and quality of life improvements. Moreover, the co-op mode of up to 6 people is now available to console players.

The Patch 1.3 is one of the biggest updates of the game so far and contains over 1000+ visible and internal changes, including:
  • New cutscenes and major improvements to multiple old cutscenes
  • A lot of new items
  • Conviction point rebalance (Convictions will be easier to get, which will give players more roleplaying freedom without feeling forced to pick a certain option to gain mechanical benefits)
  • New voiceover (mostly in dialogues with Kibellah and companion banter with Kibellah involved)
  • Improvement and review of loot tables in Act I and II to make item progression more interesting and diverse
  • Significant improvements to French and German localization
  • Multiple new Force swords scattered across the game for all your needs
  • Updates and improvements to colonization events
  • Rotation of Grand Strategist zones
  • Updated character models for Heinrix and Abelard

Netflix’s Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2 Official Trailer

2024/12/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Now joined by the legendary Alucard, Richter Belmont and his band of vampire hunters are in a desperate race against time. Erzsebet Báthory, the Vampire Messiah, who already seems invincible, seeks the full power of the goddess Sekhmet so she can plunge the world into endless darkness and terror.

  • Release Date: January 16, 2025
  • Episodes: 8 x 25 min
  • Showrunners: Kevin Kolde and Clive Bradley
  • Creator: Clive Bradley
  • Executive Producers: Clive Bradley, Adam Deats, Sam Deats, Kevin Kolde, Fred Seibert, Adi Shankar
  • Production Company: Project 51 Productions LTD
  • Animation Studio: Powerhouse Animation
  • Directors: Sam Deats & Adam Deats
  • Writers: Clive Bradley (201, 204, 205, 207, 208), Testament (202), Temi Oh (203), Zodwa Nyoni (206)
  • Voice Cast: Edward Bluemel, Pixie Davies, Thuso Mbedu, Sydney James Harcourt, Nastassja Kinski, Zahn McClarnon, Franka Potente, James Callis, Richard Dormer, Iain Glen, Elarica Johnson, Aaron Neil