Author - Jerry Paxton

The Expanse: A Telltale Series Gets Archangel Bonus Episode

2023/07/24

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Telltale, the leading narrative game development studio and publisher, today revealed Archangel, a bonus episode for The Expanse: A Telltale Series.

The bonus episode stars Shohreh Aghdashloo, reprising her role as Chrisjen Avasarala, Secretary-General of the United Nations in The Expanse. Archangel is a completely different take on The Expanse: A Telltale Series, where players will experience a fateful day in the life of Chrisjen Avasarala by managing conflicts across the solar system and battling wits with rival politicians, all while navigating family drama on a day that will change her life forever.

Archangel launches this Fall and is included in The Deluxe Edition or purchaseable separately.

Additionally, the fifth and final behind-the-scenes video, ‘Building The Belt’ has been released. The video series is designed to give fans of both Telltale and The Expanse unprecedented access to the game’s development. The other videos feature discussions about how the narrative for The Expanse: A Telltale Series was designed, how the game fits into the broader Expanse canon, and conversations with some of the Lead developers on the project.

You can see the whole playlist here.

Telltale, the leading narrative game development studio and publisher, recently announced that Episode 1 of The Expanse: A Telltale Series would be launching on July 27, 2023. The following four episodes will be releasing every two weeks, allowing players to experience the exciting universe of The Expanse like never before.

Pre-orders for both the Standard ($39.99) and Deluxe Editions ($44.99) are live now. Players who pre-order will receive 24-hour early access*, while players who purchase the Deluxe edition will also receive the Archangel bonus episode.

The first new IP announced by Telltale since the company re-formed in 2019, The Expanse: A Telltale Series is set prior to the events of Alcon Television Group’s critically acclaimed and award-winning television series which streams on Amazon Prime Video. Players take on the role of Camina Drummer (played by actress Cara Gee in both the game and TV series), the XO of a scavenger crew on the hunt for a mysterious treasure on the edges of The Belt. As Drummer, players must deal with a mix of powerful personalities, square off against a bloody mutiny, explore locations beyond The Belt and, most of all, make tough decisions that will decide the fate of The Artemis crew. Scour shipwrecks, use mag boots to walk on walls and ceilings, and utilize Zero-G thrusters to float through sections of ships and the open expanse of space in the largest and most immersive exploration of any Telltale game to date.

To learn more about The Expanse: A Telltale Series, please visit https://www.telltale.com/the-expanse/.

* Only available on PlayStation and Epic Games Store 

ScareScape Halloween Haunt Announced in Murrieta

2023/07/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Step into your wildest nightmares, experience heart-pounding terror and spine-chilling thrills at ScareScape, the newest halloween haunt to hit the Inland Empire. Debuting for the first-time this spooky season on September 29th for select dates through October 29th, ScareScape promises an unforgettable experience that goes beyond reality, beyond fear, immersing guests in a truly nightmarish dimension. Tickets go on sale today at scarescapehaunt.com, starting at $25 USD per ticket.

Set amidst the breathtaking panoramic views of the Temecula valley at Heritage Hill in Murrieta, California, ScareScape will transport guests on a terrifying exploration of their deepest fears. SoCal’s newest haunt will deliver frights for 19-nights with 3 GA mazes, 1 VIP Maze, multiple bars, VIP lounge, live entertainment, food trucks, roaming monsters, a vendor marketplace, and more. Included in ScareScape admission, each ticket-holder will embark into the darkness on an exclusive shuttle ride to the summit of the hill before facing their wildest nightmares. More details to be announced soon.

“We’re excited to introduce ScareScape to the SoCal haunt scene and provide a spooky Halloween experience that highlights the talent and creativity of our local community,” shared Lexy Berru, Creative Minds Productions. “We designed each maze to embody some of the most archetypal and primal fears that humans experience. From coulrophobia (fear of clowns) to phasmophobia (fear of ghosts and the supernatural), ScareScape will take you on a terrifying exploration of humankind’s deepest fears.”

Tickets for ScareScape are available today starting at $25 USD and can be purchased at scarescapehaunt.com. Early Bird buyers can use promo code SPOOKYSUMMER to save $10 on GA tickets through July 31st. Promo code SPOOKYSUMMER is valid on General Admission (GA) ticket purchases only, while supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offers. SPOOKYSUMMER promotion is valid through July 31, 2023.

Visit ScareScapeHaunt.com for more information, to purchase tickets, and to stay up to date on announcements, sales, and more.

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Facebook: facebook.com/scarescapehaunt

Unholy Official Launch Trailer

2023/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

HOOK, the indie label of global video game publisher Digital Bros, and Polish developer Duality Games are thrilled to announce that Unholy, the highly anticipated first-person psychological horror experience is available today for PC via Steam for £24.99/€29.99/$29.99 with a limited time 20% discount. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions will follow later.

Unholy takes players on a terrifying journey and uncovers the horrors facing the protagonist Dorothea, as she traverses two parallel worlds in her search to uncover the truth surrounding the disappearance of her son. Unholy follows the disappearance of a young child from a run-down, unwelcoming post-soviet town. Using exploration, puzzle solving and intriguing combat mechanics, players will traverse between reality and a twisted Unholy world to unveil the terrifying truth.

High On Life PlayStation Launch Trailer

2023/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Squanch Games is excited to announce that its smash hit High On Life is now available on the PlayStation Store. The comedic sci-fi shooter, previously available on Xbox consoles and PC, is priced at $59.99.

“The fans have spoken. And spoken. And spoken,” says Mike Fridley, Squanch’s Studio Director. “We’ve been thrilled with High On Life’s reception since it launched in December. Our PlayStation fans have been slightly less thrilled, which is why we’re so excited to share that it’s coming their way very soon. Like now soon! Thank you for your patience!”

High On Life follows the misadventures of an unmotivated high-school graduate who becomes Earth’s last hope following an alien invasion. These alien creeps have been scouring the galaxy fiending for their next great high, and humans provide an exceptional buzz. Naturally, the only course of action is to become a bounty hunter, track down the key members of the alien cartel, and end their intoxicating aspirations. Also, your guns talk and they’re funny.

Squanch recently announced their first DLC update, High On Knife, which introduces a brand-new talking gun character, Harper, voiced by Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) and a goopy new boss named Mux who’s voiced by Gabourey Sidibe (Precious, American Horror Story). High On Knife will be launching on PlayStation this fall when it’s also available for PC and Xbox consoles.

High On Life, is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store; Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles; and with Xbox Game Pass on console, PC, and cloud, has surpassed more than 7.5 million unique players worldwide since its launch in mid-December. High On Life was the top seller on Steam during launch week, the biggest Xbox Game Pass release of 2022, the biggest 3rd party launch in Game Pass history, and the biggest single-player game launch on Game Pass ever. It’s out now on PlayStation 4/5, in case you skipped to the end.

Knott’s Scary Farm 50th Year Promises Nostalgia of Haunts Past

2023/07/23

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

This year marks 50 years of never-ending nightmares at Knott’s Scary Farm. The spine-tingling tradition is Southern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Monday, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb unearthed, no crypt unrattled and no fear untouched. This year’s lineup is a culmination of five decades of terror that no one will want to miss select nights from September 21 through October 31. For those counting, that’s 29 fearful nights of horror.

This anniversary’s lineup includes 10 frightening mazes, 5 sinister scare zones and 4 hair-raising shows. Guests can expect to uncover unforgettable experiences that will usher in characters from Haunt history. Those looking to unleash their inner monster at this year’s event can purchase event tickets on July 24 at 10 AM.

WHEN: This year, the event returns September 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30, October 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 31. Knott’s Scary Farm is open 7:00 pm – 2:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 7:00 pm – 1:00 am on select Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

WHERE: Scary Farm tickets go on sale July 24 at knottsscaryfarm.com

Due to the explicit and frightening nature of the event, it is not recommended for children under 13. For more information on Knott’s Scary Farm, including admission, park hours, and events, visit knottsscaryfarm.com. Join the scary conversation by using #ScaryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

City of the Living Dead Coming to 4K UHD

2023/07/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

On August 15th, Cauldron Films unleashes the worldwide UHD debut of Lucio Fulci’s Italian horror classic City of the Living Dead in 4K, fully restored with a brand-new Dolby Vision™ color grade, exclusively commissioned by Cauldron Films. The 3-disc set includes the 4K UHD Feature, a Blu-ray Feature and a Blu-ray Extras Disc double-sided Blu-ray wrap with artwork by Matthew Therrien.

The death of a priest causes a chain reaction that begins The End of Days. The only hope lies in a jaded reporter (Christopher George) and the psychic (Catriona MacColl) he saved from being buried alive. The two set off for Dunwich, New England to shut the gates of hell before it’s too late and the undead rule the Earth. This horror classic features Special FX work by Gino De Rossi of Zombie and Cannibal Ferox infamy, a score by Fabio Frizzi, and a screenplay co-written by Dardano Sacchetti (Rat Man, Demons).

Special features include:
• A new audio commentary with film historian Samm Deighan
• Archival audio commentaries with film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• Archival audio commentary with actress Catriona MacColl moderated by Jay Slater
• Archival audio commentary with actor Giovanni Lombardo Radice
moderated by Calum Waddell
• Zombie Kings: Interview with Massimo Antonello Geleng
• Requiem for Bob: Interview with Giovanni Lombardo Radice
• On Stage: Q&A with Venantino Venantini & Ruggero Deodato
• Catriona MacColl Q&A
• Fabio Frizzi Q&A
• The Meat Munching Movies of Gino De Rossi
• Carlo of the Living Dead, an archival interview with actor Carlo De Mejo
• A Trip Through Bonaventure Cemetery
• Catriona MacColl video intro from 2001
• Image Gallery
• Plus more archival extras and other surprises!
• Double-sided Blu-ray wrap with artwork by Matthew Therrien
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Seamless branching – watch in English Language w/ English credit sequences and watch Italian language w/ Italian credit sequences.
• UHD (feature film) 4K (2160p) presentation with Dolby Vision™ HDR (HDR 10 compatible)
• Blu-ray (feature film) 1080p presentation

Pet Sematary Comic-Con Activations and Poster

2023/07/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

Based on the terrifying and untold chapter from Stephen King’s chilling novel Pet Sematary, the film stars Jackson White, Forrest Goodluck, Jack Mulhern, Henry Thomas, Natalie Alyn Lind and Isabella Star LaBlanc, with Pam Grier and David Duchovny. The Paramount+ film will kick off SDCC with the “Echoes of the Unearthed” Procession to take place throughout the Gaslamp District on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22. The procession will pass by the Paramount+ Lodge as well as the branded Pet Sematary sunflower patch installation located at The Cat Cafe before continuing on to the Convention Center.

Friday, July 21 – Saturday, July 22

Sinister Memorial and Sunflower Installation

The Cat Cafe (302 Island Ave #101 San Diego, CA 92101)

“Echoes of the Unearthed” Procession

Twice daily at 1pm and 6pm, throughout the Gaslamp District

Procession to Start at Hilton Gaslamp

4th Avenue to Island Avenue

5th Avenue to Convention Center

Synopsis
In 1969, a young Jud Crandall has dreams of leaving his hometown of Ludlow, Maine behind, but soon discovers sinister secrets buried within and is forced to confront a dark family history that will forever keep him connected to Ludlow. Banding together, Jud and his childhood friends must fight an ancient evil that has gripped Ludlow since its founding, and once unearthed has the power to destroy everything in its path. Based on the untold chapter from Pet Sematary, Stephen King’s chilling novel, PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES is a terrifying prequel and the story of why sometimes dead is better…

A spine-chilling prequel, PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES will premiere Friday, October 6, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., Canada, Latin America and Brazil, and Saturday, October 7 in all other Paramount+ international markets. The highly anticipated film will be featured in the Paramount+ Peak Screaming collection that curates fan favorite horror movies and iconic Halloween episodes from beloved series.

PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES stars Jackson White (Tell Me Lies, Mrs. Fletcher) Forrest Goodluck (LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, The Revenant), Jack Mulhern (The Boys in the Boat, Mare of Easttown), Henry Thomas (The Fall of the House of Usher, Gangs of New York), Natalie Alyn Lind (The Goldbergs, The Gifted) and Isabella Star LaBlanc (True Detective: Night Country, Long Slow Exhale), with Pam Grier (Cinnamon, Jackie Brown) and David Duchovny (Bucky F*cking Dent and Californication).

PET SEMATARY: BLOODLINES, a Paramount+ original movie in association with Paramount Pictures’ Players Label, is a Di Bonaventura Pictures Production and based on the novel Pet Sematary by Stephen King. The film is directed by Lindsey Anderson Beer, in her directorial debut, with a script written by Beer and Jeff Buhler, and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Mark Vahradian.

Classified: France ’44 Gameplay Reveal Trailer

2023/07/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Absolutely Games and Team17 Digital today shared the first gameplay video for Classified: France ’44, which launches later this autumn.

The video outlines the ambitious gameplay mechanics that evolve the turn-based tactics genre. These include the game’s unique morale system that means every shot counts; stealth and ambush gameplay to thin down overwhelming enemy forces; a flexible overwatch system that enables players to pick out attacking targets; and real-world fix-and-flank tactics to outmanoeuvre and destroy the enemy.

Classified France ’44 is inspired by the untold story of the Jedburghs: a group of heroic Allied special forces, dropped into occupied France to sow chaos behind enemy lines in the run-up to D-Day. During the game’s extensive campaign and using its RPG system, players will build a team of hardened soldiers and selfless French Resistance freedom fighters in the weeks ahead of the decisive Normandy landings; decide which missions to pursue, which regions to liberate, and ultimately shape the outcome of D-Day.

Classified: France ’44 Key Features

Realistic Tactics: Enemy engagements replicate real-world military tactics. Use stealth to ambush your opponents, pin them in place with suppressing fire, then when their morale is broken, flank them to finish the job.
Discover an untold story: Lead a campaign based on the heroic exploits of the Allied special forces ahead of the Normandy landings. Unite with the French Resistance, growing a unique and memorable team with their own skills, politics, and personalities.
Define D-Day: In the game’s branching and highly replayable campaign, form an elite team, liaise with disparate political factions, face challenging dilemmas, liberate key regions of France, and ultimately, raise a Resistance force that will make or break the D-Day landings.
Fight on: Classified: France ’44 is built on the Classified System, and will include a mission editor for the PC community to craft and share their own creations, using the very same tools that the game itself was built in. Upcoming DLCs develop this further, with new enemies, campaigns, and more!

SAW X to Release September 29th

2023/07/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos

Lionsgate has announced that SAW X will release on September 29th, revealing a first glimpse of Tobin Bell’s return as John Kramer.

Official Synopsis
John Kramer (Tobin Bell) is back. The most disturbing installment of the Saw franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw’s most personal game. Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer – only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns to his work, turning the tables on the con artists in his signature visceral way through devious, deranged, and ingenious traps.

EXPEND4BLES Official Poster Released

2023/07/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Screenshots / Photos, SDCC

A new generation of stars join the world’s top action stars for an adrenaline-fueled adventure in Expend4bles. Reuniting as the team of elite mercenaries, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, and Sylvester Stallone are joined for the first time by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Megan Fox, Tony Jaa, Iko Uwais, Jacob Scipio, Levy Tran, and Andy Garcia. Armed with every weapon they can get their hands on and the skills to use them, The Expendables are the world’s last line of defense and the team that gets called when all other options are off the table. But new team members with new styles and tactics are going to give “new blood” a whole new meaning.

Lionsgate and Millennium Media present A Nu Boyana Studios and Templeton Media Production in Association With Grobman Films in Association with Media Capital Technologies.