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.
As the go-to destination for Adult Animation and Anime content – over 20,000 episodes across both genres – Hulu is thrilled to showcase their commitment to these dedicated fandoms with Hulu Animayhem. This immersive experience will transport you into the second dimension to visit and interact with your favorite adult animations, including Solar Opposites, Family Guy, The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, Futurama, American Dad, The Great North and Archer. Hulu Animayhem is a sub-brand that spotlights Hulu’s robust Adult Animation and Anime library, and highly-anticipated new titles and premieres, which will all show up in a big way at San Diego Comic-Con.
From July 20 to 23, Hulu will be taking over the Bayfront Parking Lot at SDCC with an immersive Hulu Animayhem experience celebrating Adult Animation from 11:30am-7pm (July 20), 9:30am – 7pm (July 21-22) and 9:30am-5pm (July 23). Hulu is setting themselves apart from the SDCC crowd by using 2D drawing styles and optical illusions to create a 3D activation that feels comically flat and delightfully out-of-whack – just like the Hulu Animayhem shows fans know and love. At the Hulu Animayhem activation, attendees will be transported into an alluring 2D world where they can interact their favorite Adult Animation hits including:
“Solar Opposites”: INSIDE THE WALL (Hulu Original/20th Television Animation)
ZAP! Yumyulack has done it again. As fans enter the 2nd Dimension, they find themselves shrunken down and tossed into the beloved Wall, in this larger than life experience.
Season four premieres on August 14, 2023 with 10 episodes, followed by a Valentine’s Day Special coming in 2024.
“The Great North”: ALANIS BOREALIS (FOX/20th Television Animation)
Fans will step into the expansive Alaskian landscape to join Judy Tobin as she asks for life advice from her imaginary best friend and famed 90’s singer/songwriter Alanis Morrisette. A projected Alanis constellation will appear in the sky and fans can witness the fun, playful interactions between the characters (and maybe even pick up some tips themselves!).
“American Dad”: HALL OF INFINITE ROGERS (FOX/20th Television Animation)
The CIA’s most wanted alien has endless disguises. As fans continue to make their way through the experience, they get a look into just how infinite Roger’s collection of disguises really is!
“Family Guy”: 360 TIME TRAVEL & LIVING ROOM (FOX/20th Television Animation)
Step on Stewie’s infamous Time Travel Pad and take a trip through the 2nd Dimension with this unique photo opp.
Guests can also grab a photo on the iconic couch or just sit back and stay awhile as they enjoy the magnitude of Hulu Animayhem content Hulu has to offer.
“Archer”: WALL OF AGENCY HEROS (FX)
Playing homage to Archer’s opening credits, fans can step in to join the cast in this iconic photo moment.
“The Simpsons”: LIVING ROOM (FOX/Disney+/20th Television Animation)
The iconic living room has landed in front of the giant Hulu Animayhem TV. Guests can grab a photo or sit and stay awhile as they enjoy all the content Hulu has to offer.
“Bob’s Burgers”: GRAND RE-RE-RE OPENING (FOX/20th Television Animation)
Fans of Bob’s Burgers won’t be able to resist bellying up to the counter and snapping a pic with their favorite animated family – The Belchers.
“Futurama”: FUTURAMA HAS LANDED ON HULU (Hulu Original/20th Television Animation)
Futurama is BACK for a new season and will be debuting as a Hulu Original Monday, July 24!
The last piece of the activation will feature an incredible 55 ft replica of HQ, along with a crash-landed Planet Express ship. Inside HQ, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the beloved series with a variety of photo moments and immersive set builds.
SQUARE ENIX® announced today several exciting activities involving FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS at San Diego Comic-Con from July 20 – 23, 2023. At the SQUARE ENIX booth (#3829), attendees can play the highly anticipated mobile RPG, take commemorative photos with the iconic Buster Sword and FINAL FANTASY VII characters, show off cosplay or meet with cosplayers, win exclusive merchandise and more.
Visitors to the SQUARE ENIX booth at San Diego Comic-Con can look forward to:
Playable Demo of FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS
Get an early look at the upcoming mobile RPG FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS with a hands-on demo at San Diego Comic-Con where attendees can play through the tutorial. A chapter-structured RPG experience, FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS will cover key elements of the FINAL FANTASY VII timeline, including the events of the original game plus new story elements penned by FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE story and scenario writer Kazushige Nojima surrounding a young hero, Sephiroth.
Photo Opportunities
Attendees can have a commemorative photo taken with their choice of two backgrounds, one including the key art of FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS featuring heroes Cloud Strife and Zack Fair and the other set amidst the city of Midgar. Plus, take pictures along a life-sized Cloud Strife standee and recreation of the iconic Buster Sword.
Cosplay Gathering
SQUARE ENIX will host a Cosplay Gathering at their booth on Saturday, July 22 at 4:00pm PT. Meet fellow SQUARE ENIX fans and cosplayers to partake in booth activities together.
Giveaways
Attendees can sign up for a raffle each day of the show to win prizes. Simply show a member of the SQUARE ENIX staff that you’ve either pre-registered for FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS or have any of the following games installed on your device:
OCTOPATH TRAVELER: Champions of the Continent
Romancing SaGa Re;universe
DRAGON QUEST TACT
DISSIDIA FINAL FANTASY OPERA OMNIA
WAR OF THE VISIONS FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS
FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS
As fans participate in these booth activities, stickers will be pulled off a special Community Mural to reveal the full picture. Plus, SQUARE ENIX fans at home can still participate online by completing special mobile missions remotely. Share, Like, and comment on the official SQUARE ENIX Mobile collective video that will be posted on the SQUARE ENIX official social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) to unlock in-game rewards across beloved SQUARE ENIX mobile titles.
ROCCAT, the award-winning PC peripherals brand from best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced the new Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are now available.
ROCCAT’s first-ever wireless gaming keyboard, the Vulcan II Mini Air packs performance, durability, and functionality into a wireless mini 65% form factor. The compact footprint allows for more desktop space while TITAN II Optical Switches deliver ultra-fast response rates. PC gamers can connect the Mini Air to their favorite devices using ROCCAT’s 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless or via three unique Bluetooth channels. Plus, the Mini Air’s built-in proximity sensors detect when gamers are away from their keyboard and works in conjunction with ROCCAT’s Swarm software to maximize battery life. Gaming publication MP1st.com reviewed the Vulcan II Mini Air and gave it a perfect 10/10 score, and called it, “The perfect mini keyboard that anyone could dream of.”
For full-sized keyboards, there’s a new mechanical masterpiece in town – the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Successor to ROCCAT’s multi-award-winning and best-selling Vulcan 120 series keyboards, the Vulcan II is the first in the esteemed family to debut the brand’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches. ROCCAT’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches have an optimized transparent housing for improved RGB lighting, are pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, and have a durable lifespan up to 80 million keystrokes. Gaming publication COGconnected gave the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard a 94/100 review score, calling it, “An excellent option for PC gamers looking for a reliable yet affordable gaming keyboard.”
Both new Vulcans retain the series’ signature sleek, low-profile ID, premium aluminum top plate, and beautiful AIMO RGB lighting powered by ROCCAT’s Swarm software. They also include key features like ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology, full NKRO (n-key rollover), and anti-ghosting technology to ensure every keystroke and combination of key presses register as intended.
The Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are available now at www.roccat.com and participating retailers in select territories. The wireless Vulcan II Mini Air has a $179.99 (€179.99) MSRP, while the wired full-size Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available for $149.99 (€159.99) MSRP.
The Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II Mechanical Keyboard join their Vulcan II Max and Vulcan II Mini siblings, both of which have received high praise from fans and reviewers alike. Noted as one of the most beautiful gaming keyboards on the market, IGN added the Vulcan II Max to its best gaming keyboards list (Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard), as did Tom’s Hardware (Best Looking Gaming Keyboard), PCMag (Best RGB Gaming Keyboard), and CGMagOnline (Best Keyboard 2023). RTINGS noted, “The ROCCAT Vulcan II [Max & Mini] keyboards are outstanding for gaming,” while TechRadar gave the Mini a 4.5/5 review score. Additionally, consumer reviews on Best Buy show a 5/5 rating, along with a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon.
“The Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II are exciting new additions to our PC accessory range as both introduce innovations not previously found on a ROCCAT keyboard,” said Cris Keirn, Interim CEO & SVP of Global Sales, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The Vulcan II Mini Air is our very first wireless keyboard and the Vulcan II debuts the new TITAN II Mechanical Switches. Combined with a host of other fan-favorite Vulcan keyboard features, these new Vulcan’s deliver the performance and flexibility today’s PC gamers want, making them an essential part of a cutting-edge PC desktop setup.”
Vulcan II Mini Air
The Vulcan II Mini Air is the wireless version of the acclaimed Vulcan II Mini. With the Mini Air, PC gamers can enjoy wireless freedom using ROCCAT’s gaming grade 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless, or seamlessly swap between three unique Bluetooth devices. The Mini Air’s unique proximity sensors detect when players are AFK and automatically adjusts RGB lighting to maximize battery life. The Vulcan II Mini Air is outfitted with ROCCAT’s Red/Linear TITAN II Optical Switches which are perfect for competitive games that demand speed, precision, and rapid keystrokes. The switches are third-party keycap compatible, come pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, have transparent housings for brighter RGB lighting, and offer a durable 150 million keystroke lifespan. Plus, the Mini Air’s 29 multi-function Smart Keys feature dual LEDs that allow gamers to better visualize when secondary functions are active. The Smart Keys combine with ROCCAT’s EasyShift[+] technology for added functionality, allowing the Vulcan II Mini Air to retain the same functionality as its full-sized counterparts.
The Vulcan II Mini Air can save up to five profiles of custom RGB lighting, key reassignment and more directly to its 4MB onboard memory, providing convenient portability. The Vulcan II Mini Air’s anodized aluminum backplate ensures structural integrity and sets the stage for ROCCAT’s AIMO RGB lighting technology, which produces vibrant displays right out of the box and syncs with other AIMO-enabled products. The Vulcan II Mini Air has double the RGB lighting refresh rate of standard gaming keyboards, with smooth and vibrant effects that create a truly immersive desktop lighting experience. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.
Vulcan II
ROCCAT’s new Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the first to debut the brand’s redesigned TITAN II Mechanical Switches and offers two options. TITAN II Red/Linear switches have a smooth actuation with minimal resistance making them ideal for competitive gaming, while TITAN II Brown/Tactile switches have a gentle bump mid-press for those who appreciate light feedback. The Vulcan II keys are compatible with many third-party cross-shaped mount keycaps so PC gamers can further personalize the look of their keyboard. ROCCAT’s Swarm software and AIMO lighting lets gamers further customize their setup to enjoy a vivid and immersive RGB lighting experience with 16.8 million color options. The Vulcan II can also sync with other AIMO-enabled ROCCAT PC peripherals to create a stunning desktop PC gaming station.
Providing additional comfort and support during long gaming sessions, the Vulcan II comes with a detachable cushioned wrist rest. Its anodized aluminum top plate reinforces the keyboard’s structural integrity, helps protect against wear and tear, and adds to the Vulcan II’s premium and stunning aesthetic. The Vulcan II also comes equipped with a full set of media keys and a push-to-mute volume knob, and 4MB onboard memory to save four profiles of custom lighting, key reassignment, and more. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.
For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION series, KOEI TECMO America is proud to announce that NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, the 16th entry in Kou Shibusawa’s famed historical simulation franchise, is now available digitally for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PC Windows via Steam®.
In NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, players will experience the life of a daimyō, a powerful Japanese leader, in the troubled times of the Warring States Period, 16th century Japan. As the head of their own clan, players will have to make the best decisions in in key areas ranching from the economy, to diplomacy, and military might in hopes of eventually unifying the country.
As players progress and begin taking over larger pieces of the map, their tactics expand through the cooperation between daimyō and officer provinces. Here, a regent, who is the leader of a province, will propose Province War Tactics, with various scenarios playing out depending on the regent’s ability. Tactics include: joint offensives, with all troops marching towards the same target as the daimyō province; ranging attacks, where provinces attack multiple castles of the same enemy clan all at once; bolster, where troops in the rear send soldiers to the allied units in the frontline; and feint, where troops march near enemy borders, luring them out of their castles to create opportunities for an allied units’ attacks. With so many tactics to choose from, it’s key for players to choose their regents wisely in order to outmaneuver enemy forces!
One of the series’ most popular features, siege, also makes its comeback in NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, but in an entirely new form. For the first time in the series, sieges will take place on a single map with different types of terrain and totally different castles or castle towns, allowing players to enjoy dynamic sieges and a new level of strategy. When attacking, players will need to decide where to break through and which route to take while, when defending, they will need to decide where to deploy defensive equipment and how to intercept the attacking force.
In NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, players can also build their inner circle by appointing officers to “council officials” which include two types of positions — “conservators” and “overseers”. A “conservator” is a role that can have influence on the whole clan and can only be assigned to someone higher than senior retainer or daimyō from vassal clans. An “overseer” is a role that can have influence on the clan’s policies. There are various overseer traits and they can range from proposing new policies to reducing the cost of issuing policies.
In addition, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening will include various features that befit the 40th Anniversary of the series, including landmarks and achievements that will affect the strategy. Players will also enjoy a large variety of scenarios, events, policies, and more, as well as elements from the previous titles such as an editing function that will allows them to change officer status, background music and scenarios, or create new clans.
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening is available in both Standard and Digital Deluxe editions. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, Officer Artbook (Japanese version), NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION 40th Anniversary Commemorative Book (Japanese version), Complete Soundtrack, the exclusive scenario “Muskets Arrive”, and the NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION 40th Anniversary “Officer Face Graphics and Additional Traits” (six each). Anyone who purchases the game digitally until Aug. 2, 2023 will also receive the early purchase bonus scenario entitled “Battle of Tetorigawa”.
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Your reign is at hand! Skull Island: Rise of Kong arrives on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam later this year. Based on the rich history of Skull Island developed by creator Joe DeVito and based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, this exhilarating third-person action-adventure game lets you become Kong on a journey of vengeance as you fight to claim your rightful place as King of Skull Island.
Take on an action-packed quest to avenge the death of Kong’s parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: the saurian terror Gaw. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover its secrets across a variety of treacherous environments, discovering the power coursing through its exotic flora and fauna. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King!
Key Features
Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw.
Unleash the Fury of Kong: Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
Ascend to New Heights: Gain new abilities through special events and intense boss fights to unlock Kong’s full potential.
Discover the Mythos of Skull Island: Explore mountainous terrain, jungles, swamps, skullite-filled caves and more to unearth collectibles, unlock new areas, and learn more about the mysterious history of this faraway land.
Skull Island: Rise of Kong is available to pre-order now for $39.99 at major retailers. A digital deluxe version of the game entitled the Colossal Edition will be coming up for pre-order soon at $49.99. This edition includes eight exclusive film grains featuring the ability to experience a red-tinted rage mode and the original look of the classic 1933 and 1970s-era King Kong films, the Kong style pack with eight different colors so you can choose your own Kong, a boss-rush mode allowing you to defeat all the titans of Skull Island, and a behind-the-scenes exclusive pack including looks at in-game artwork and the all-original orchestral soundtrack.
This game is developed by IguanaBee Studios and published by GameMill Entertainment.
The new story trailer for ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ shows players the exciting and dangerous world awaiting them. As the full CGI story trailer shows, the realities of turning a profit on Rubicon 3 are fraught with peril, especially when Handler Walter is involved. Watch as Walter’s Hounds execute their mission with ruthless tenacity, and get a glimpse of the events that will lead up to the beginning of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. So, pilot C4-621, are you ready to get to work on Rubcion? Find out what awaits in the new story trailer here:
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, the latest high-octane action game by FromSoftware, Inc. (ELDEN RING™, DARK SOULS™) and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. releases globally on August 25. ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is full of mech action, including fast-paced, omni-directional battles, in-depth customization, and thrilling boss fights. The game is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam®, for more information, please visit armoredcore6.com
Preorder now and get ready for the global launch of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. For the latest information, be sure to follow the game’s social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The game will be part of PlayStation® Free Upgrades and Xbox Smart Delivery. The game will be presented with both English and Japanese VO, with text localizations in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Find out more about the game on the official website.
On Wednesday, July 19, AMC Networks kicked off San Diego Comic-Con with a special preview night of a new Anne Rice Immortal Universe fan experience and activation inspired by the network’s critically acclaimed series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches.
The Hilton Gaslamp Terrace was transformed into “The Street of Immortality,” a New Orleans-inspired immersive experience, which features several photo and video opportunities along the route, including iconic locations from Interview with the Vampire such as Hotel Iberville and Nawlins Records. Attendees can tour the street, collect exclusive souvenirs and premiums, and enjoy “The Elixir of Immortality,” a limited-edition mocktail presented by POM Wonderful.
The activation is free and for all ages, and will be open to the public on Thursday, July 20, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 from 11:00am – 7:00pm PT.
Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order published the latest gameplay feature deep dive for Cities: Skylines II and explored the city services available to players. Fresh city services join the classic ones available in the original Cities: Skylines, offering more nuanced mechanics to create a deeper realism in the city-builder. Different services and policies can also now be restricted to districts or applied to the whole city, allowing more detailed management by the player.
What better way to learn your ABCs than using them to fend off an army of monstrous muppets? Today, horror games publisher DreadXP falls apart at the seams with excitement as it releases the highly-anticipated comedy survival horror title My Friendly Neighborhood! Available now on Windows PC, My Friendly Neighborhood boldly asks, “What if your favorite childhood puppet friends stopped being friendly?” It then answers that question with: “OUCHIES.”
In My Friendly Neighborhood, players strap on the old toolbelt and step into the work boots of Gordon, a repairman who takes on a job well above his pay grade. Initially tasked with shutting down the sudden broadcast of a beloved canceled children’s TV show titled The Friendly Neighborhood, Gordon finds himself faced with a whole neighborhood’s worth of floppy-armed puppet fiends.
You see, The Friendly Neighborhood used to light up TV screens and the smiling faces of children all across the world. Fans loved its colorful cast of kooky puppets who took them on educational adventures and delighted them with fun games. But the show’s popularity waned over time, and the studio had to ultimately shut its doors. Now, the show’s puppet pals are back on the air for an unscheduled encore, and they’re not so friendly anymore. Wait, are they eating each other?!
A cheeky nod to the mascot horror trend, My Friendly Neighborhood welcomes players to a quirky horror adventure that doesn’t rely on typical blood and guts for scares (but maybe some fluff and felt) and embarks them on a non-linear fight for survival as they explore the once-abandoned studio. Players must fend off and restrain ferocious friends with an armory of workshopped non-lethal tools and duct tape, solve playful turned perilous puzzles, and hopefully uncover the sinister truth at the heart of this terrifying-yet-goofy tale.
