Author - Jerry Paxton

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack Trailer

2018/10/03

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

October 2, 2018 – 2K and Firaxis Games announced today that XCOM® 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack, will be available from October 9 on PC. As a gift to the fans, the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack will be available for free to all PC owners of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen until 12:59pm ET on December 3.

The XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack tells the story of what happened between the events of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2, and includes new game modes, maps, weapons, armor, and Photobooth options that honor the legacy of the XCOM series.

You can check out a new video presenting an overview of the content included in the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack here:

NEW GAMEPLAY MODES:
- Legacy Ops – Command a squad of soldiers through a series of linked consecutive tactical missions:
  - Central’s Archives – Central Officer Bradford, and other key members of XCOM, recount the pivotal operations that led to the rise of the resistance between the events of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2:
    - Blast from the Past – After the fall of XCOM HQ, Central Officer Bradford begins his journey to build the resistance by returning to where it all began.
    - It Came from the Sea – The broadcast of a fledgling radio DJ is reaching an audience he didn’t intend. It’s up to Central to save the DJ from an endless horde of hungry listeners.
    - Avenger Assemble – Join Lily Shen as she works to retrofit the Avenger into a new home for the growing forces of a reinvigorated XCOM.
    - The Lazarus Project – ADVENT is kidnapping key members of the resistance, and it’s up to Central to rescue some of XCOM’s most renowned operatives.
  - Resistance Archives – Engage enemy forces in series of tactical missions increasing in difficulty.
- Skirmish Mode – Create and play your own custom XCOM tactical missions using the included editor that allows you to modify various settings (map, squad loadouts, objective, enemies, and more.)
NEW MAPS: Engage in battle across 28 new maps including remastered maps and scenes from XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM: Enemy Within. These new maps will be featured in Central’s Archives.
NEW WEAPONS AND ARMOR: Equip your soldiers with reimagined versions of the conventional, laser, and plasma weapons, as well as Kevlar, Carapace, and Titan armor from XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Complete Central’s Archives to unlock these new additions for use in the main single player campaign.
NEW CUSTOMIZATION AND PHOTOBOOTH OPTIONS: Customize your soldiers with new attitudes and helmets. Create new images in the Photobooth with additional backgrounds, colors, and character poses.
NEW SOUNDTRACK OPTIONS: With the new Soundtrack Selector you can choose to play the XCOM 2: War of the Chosen campaign with the existing score, the score from XCOM: Enemy Unknown, or an all-new soundtrack inspired by the music from the original X-COM: UFO Defense.
OFFLINE CHALLENGE MODE: Play through all 100+ War of the Chosen challenges as often as you want.

The XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack will be available for free to all current owners of XCOM 2: War of the Chosen and those who purchase XCOM 2: War of the Chosen until 12:59pm EST on December 3. From 1:00pm EST December 3 it will be available for purchase at an SRP of $7.99.

The Surge: The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented Launch Trailer

2018/10/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

October 2, 2018 – Hardcore Action RPG The Surge gets brand new content today with the new expansion The Good, the Bad, and the Augmented, out today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Warren will need to contend with not only the mad doctor’s nefarious traps and allies, but his jeering taunts and endless jibes as well, as he dives ever deeper into the Old West challenges presented in the DLC. See the new gear, unique Challengers, and brutal executions in the epic Launch Trailer, released today.

Enter the bowels of the CREO facility and explore an old and abandoned Quality Assurance lab created to push CREO’s tech to the limit. Warren will face Dr. Rischboter’s deadly test chambers that, for some reason, feel torn straight out of a twisted Wild West TV show!

Cowboys, American Indians and Mexican bandits populate this atypical scenery – but whether they are accomplices of the mad doctor, or unfortunate victims of his madness, none has been spared by the ‘Surge’, and all will fight to the death. There’s a new Sheriff in town… and he’s got his hands full.

Fight through the mad doctor’s training rooms and try modifying them yourself for increased rewards by combining up to 4 of the 16 insane modifiers available. At the end of each stage, fight against distinct Challengers, powerful opponents forged from the training scenarios who are equipped with 30 unique new equipment pieces – armors, weapons, and implants – that you can take for yourself!

TNT Unveils Supernatural Marathon for Halloween

2018/10/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

October 2, 2018 – This Halloween, TNT is bringing fans spooks, chills and thrills with an all-day Supernatural marathon, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., spanning four seasons of the most terrifying episodes from the fan-favorite series. From hauntings to ghosts, zombies and even Bloody Mary, TNT is your destination for getting into the Halloween spirit.

In the series, Sam Winchester (Jared Padalecki) and Dean Winchester (Jensen Ackles) lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force twenty-six years ago. Subsequently, their father John raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America … and he taught them how to kill it.

Please find the full schedule below:

Wednesday, October 31:

Episode 4.07 – “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Sam Winchester” – at 8:00a.m.-9:00 a.m. ET/PT
Sam and Dean meet Castiel and his fellow angel Uriel, who warn the brothers to avoid intervening in a town where a witch is attempting to summon the demon Samhain, opening one of the Seals.

Episode 4.05 – “Monster Movie” – at 9:00am-10:00a.m. ET/PT
Sam and Dean investigate a town plagued with monsters from classic black-and-white horror movies.

Episode 2.18 – “Hollywood Babylon” – at 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. ET/PT
Sam and Dean discover that a group of ghosts are murdering the crew of a horror movie.

Episode 3.13 – “Ghostfacers” – at 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m. ET/PT
While investigating the haunted Morton Mansion, Sam and Dean run into a couple of familiar faces and become inadvertent participants in a new reality show named Ghostfacers. As events turn deadly and the team are trapped in the house, the investigation becomes a battle to survive until morning.

Episode 1.01 – “Pilot” – at 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m. ET/PT
Sam is about to graduate from college and has an interview set up to join one of the most prestigious law schools in the country.

Episode 2.04 – “Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things” – at 1:00p.m.-2:00p.m. ET/PT
Dean and Sam investigate the death of a young college student who died in a car accident, but whose grave is now surrounded by a circle of dead plants.

Episode 1.19 – “Provenance” – at 2:00p.m.-3:00p.m. ET/PT
The Winchesters must deal with a dangerous spirit bound to an old family portrait that brings misfortune and death to anyone who buys it.

Episode 2.11 – “Playthings” – at 3:00p.m.-4:00p.m. ET/PT
Sam and Dean investigate a Connecticut inn run by a single mother where mysterious deaths are taking place. They find evidence of Hoodoo, and try to figure out who is causing the chaos.

Episode 1.15 – “The Benders” – at 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m. ET/PT
Dean searches for Sam when he is kidnapped by a backwoods family who likes to hunt humans and use their body parts as trophies.

Episode 3.02 – “The Kids Are Alright” – at 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. ET/PT
Sam and Dean track down Changelings that are pursuing mothers and their children. A boy they protect bears a strange resemblance to Dean, which at first makes Dean uncomfortable because he once had a one-night stand with the boy’s mother Lisa.

Episode 4.11 – “Family Remains” – at 6:00p.m.-7:00p.m. ET/PT
Sam and Dean investigate a house occupied by a female ghost, but when a new family moves in things take a turn for the worse.

Episode 1.05 – “Bloody Mary” – at 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. ET/PT
A man dies of a stroke in front of a mirror but Sam and Dean believe something, or someone else (Bloody Mary), may be behind his death. Dean tries to help Sam open up about his girlfriend’s death, particularly after Sam lets it slip that there’s some information that he hasn’t told Dean.

Mega Man 11 Launch Trailer

2018/10/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

October 2, 2018 – Ready, Set, BLAST! The long-awaited sequel Mega Man 11 is out starting today across North America both at retail and digitally for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, plus a digital release on Windows PC. In the US and Canada, a physical collector’s release is available for Nintendo Switch in limited quantities and includes a new Mega Man amiibo and more memorable, collectible goods. Blending classic side-scrolling action gameplay with unique new features and a fresh new look, players can join the Blue Bomber on his new adventure alongside iconic series friends like his creator Dr. Light and robot dog Rush to take down long-time moustachioed series villain Dr. Wily!

To celebrate the release of Mega Man 11, Capcom has released a brand-new launch trailer that gives players a snapshot of Mega Man’s latest robot-busting journey while also teasing a familiar one-eyed face.

In Mega Man 11, players must jump, slide, shoot, and more through challenging stages and take on powerful bosses Dr. Wily controls, otherwise known as Robot Masters. Defeating the bosses and absorbing their powers is the heart of the game. Dr. Light installs the new prototype Double Gear system in the heroic blue ‘bot, imbuing Mega Man with brand new skills that allow him to slow the flow of time or power up his trusty Mega Buster and other weapons on the fly. Mega Man however isn’t the only one with access to the new gear system; Dr. Wily has also installed the Double Gear system in the powerful Robot Masters! Players will need to use everything at their disposal to take down Dr. Wily in the fight for everlasting peace.

As well as the main game, Mega Man 11 also features several exciting new modes and features:

Gear up! Take advantage of the Double Gear system – A unique new twist on the satisfying platforming action, offering options to enhance Mega Man’s speed and power on the fly.
For vets and first-timers – Multiple difficulty options are available for a player of any platformer skill level. Controls for an on-screen weapon wheel have been added for easy accessibility to all of Mega Man’s weapons during combat.
Multitude of classic and unique Challenge Modes – Tackle a wealth of classic Challenge Modes such as Time Attack or Score Attack as well as several other unique Challenge Modes like Balloon Rush, Jump Saver and more.
Bust to the top of the Online Leaderboards – Best your buddies’ scores or times across several Challenge Modes or simply aim for the top, challenging players around the world. A nifty auto-upload option ensures your score/time is uploaded automatically to the Online Leaderboards.
Get caught up on robo-lore in the Gallery – Get up close and check out the unusual and wonderful characters of Mega Man 11!

Bandai Hobby Star Wars B-Wing Starfighter 1/72 Scale Model Kit Review

2018/10/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Misc Review, News, Reviews, SDCC

Bandai Spirits Hobby has a long history of putting out some really fun and detailed model kits – most notably the long-running Gundam series. They also have a large series of snap together Star Wars models which have received a lot of acclaim for their attention to detail. While at the 2018 San Diego Comic Con, we were fortunate to receive one of their new B-Wing Starfighter models. At 1/72 scale, this model looked very detailed from the display version we saw at their booth, and I couldn’t wait to get it home and build it. More exciting was that this special convention variant of the B-Wing came with a small LED light unit that would create engine glow when activated.

Opening the box, I took note of the various pieces and pallets, as well as the beautifully detailed instruction manual (and limited edition supplement for the lighting unit). One thing that has always been nice about Bandai’s model kits is their ability to be assembled without any tools or glue (although more on that later). I unwrapped all the plastic pallets and began construction of my B-Wing Starfighter.

Bandai has laid out its instructions in a very logical order, and you will begin building the kit in modules. For the B-Wing, this means starting with the cockpit. I painted the instrumentation somewhat using a couple acrylic paint pens and then applied a couple of the included water decals. As a novice model painter, I had some trouble getting the pilot right but it works enough at a distance. There is no lighting in the cockpit, so making out tons of detail is difficult. The cockpit assembly came together and I then moved on to the thruster housing/powerplant of the B-Wing. The lighting module installed without issue and is easy to turn on and off – it simply slides out the aft of the model and features a small slider switch. I tend to paint as I am building – I know some would say that is a model builder sin, but it’s what I like to do when possible. Some models are best painted in pieces, some as you go, and some after completion. I definitely still have a lot of detail I can paint into the B-Wing, and I plan to revisit it at some point to do so. For now, I think it looks nice on my model shelf.

The included stand of the B-Wing is very beefy, needing to be as the model is bulky and a respectable weight – especially compared to Bandai Star Wars models like the 1/72 scale A-Wing (shown in the photographs to give a sense of size). The B-Wing can be displayed with its S-foils retracted or extended, as well as with its orientation in horizontal or vertical configurations.

Overall, Bandai Hobby’s Star Wars B-Wing Starfighter is an outstanding model kit – especially if you can get the version with the lighting unit. The model features a ton of detail and easy construction to boot.

505 Games Unveils NYCC 2018 Panel and Signing

2018/10/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

CALABASAS, Calif. – Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 – Publisher 505 Games is delivering new reveals and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks at New York Comic Con (NYCC) this year in a panel loaded with the cast and creators of Control, the highly anticipated action-adventure third-person shooter videogame from celebrated development studio Remedy Entertainment (Max Payne, Alan Wake).

The NYCC panel, “A New York Mystery: Meet the Cast of Control,” boasts an unprecedented look into the creation of the upcoming game Control, with a new character reveal and the premiere of a behind-the-scenes vidoc. Featuring Remedy’s creative director Sam Lake, and the game’s talented actors, including familiar faces Courtney Hope (Games: Quantum Break, Star Wars: The Old Republic; TV: The Bold and the Beautiful), James McCaffrey (Games: Max Payne 1-3; Alan Wake; TV: Rescue Me, Jessica Jones) and Matthew Poretta (Games: Alan Wake; TV: The Good Wife), the panel will also offer exclusive sneak peeks of the game’s making of process with the actors and revelations about the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control.

Following the panel, NYCC attendees will be able to meet Control’s cast and creators for an autograph session.

Control NYCC panel snapshot:

“A New York Mystery: Meet the Cast of Control”

o WHEN: Friday, Oct. 5, 6:30 p.m. EDT

o WHERE: Javits Center, Room 1A18

o WHAT: Panel with cast and creators of Control, discussing how they are bringing Control’s characters to life, New York’s role in the story, and the creative process behind the game

o WHO: Panelists Sam Lake, Courtney Hope, James McCaffrey and Matthew Poretta

Post-panel cast and creator autograph signing

o WHEN: Friday, Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m. EDT

o WHERE: Javits Center, Room 1A18

o WHAT: Meet-and-greet and autograph signing with cast and creators of Control

o WHO: Panelists Sam Lake, Courtney Hope, James McCaffrey and Matthew Poretta

WWE 2K19 Never Say Never Commercial

2018/10/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

October 1, 2018 – 2K today released the final pre-launch trailer for WWE 2K19 that brings all of your favorite WWE Superstars together in spectacular fashion. Beginning its global television flight today, this action-packed piece includes gameplay clips, WWE Superstar quotes and anecdotes from cover Superstar AJ Styles himself on why in WWE, you can Never Say Never.

The impressive lineup of talent in the trailer includes cover Superstar AJ Styles, pre-order focus talent “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey and Rey Mysterio, Collector’s Edition Hall of Famer Ric Flair and his daughter, Charlotte Flair, 2K Showcase’s Daniel Bryan, Undertaker, Asuka, The Miz, Rusev, Naomi, Jeff Hardy and more.

WWE 2K19 is available to play on October 5 for those who pre-ordered the game for Early Access and releases widely on October 9.

Namco Museum Arcade Pac Launch Trailer

2018/09/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (September 28, 2018) – Leading video game and interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., today released NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™ for the Americas, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch™ video game system. Players will enjoy a 2-in-1 package of nostalgic hits including a collection of some of the biggest arcade games that started the arcade craze of the 1980s with PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, and Dig Dug™, or battle friends in Score Attack mode or square up one-on-one against a giant boss in the flashy maze madness of PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 PLUS™, all in the comfort of home or on the go on the Nintendo Switch.

NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™ features Namco Museum classics such as PAC-MAN, GALAGA, SPLATTERHOUSE™, and THE TOWER OF DRUAGA™ along with ROLLING THUNDER™, SKYKID, and TANK FORCE. Additionally, the highly acclaimed PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION series makes its comeback to the Nintendo Switch in PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS featuring eye-popping 3D graphics and over-the-top visuals, the latest version of the classic game takes chomping and chasing through mazes to a crazy new level. Players can enjoy this experience by themselves or with friends in an all new co-op mode, PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS 2P, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

“NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™ brings together over 30 years of gaming into the palm of your hand on Nintendo Switch,” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “From the traditional classic arcade experiences like PAC-MAN and GALAGA to the more modern multiplayer experience of PAC-MAN Vs, and hyper kinetic look and feel of PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION 2 PLUS, there’s something for players of all ages!”

NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™ is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and has a MSRP of $39.99. For more information about NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™ or other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit; https://www.bandainamcoent.com, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Life is Strange 2 Launch Trailer

2018/09/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LONDON (September 27, 2018) – SQUARE ENIX® is thrilled to announce that Life is Strange™ 2, the next entry in the critically-acclaimed and award-winning franchise from DONTNOD Entertainment, is now available.

The first entry in the all-new five-episode season of Life is Strange 2, is out now on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.

Discover a story of two brothers, 16-year old Sean and 9-year old Daniel Diaz, who have to flee their home in suburban Seattle after a tragic event that changes their lives forever. Further complicating matters is the manifestation of an exciting new power that has wide implications on Sean and Daniel and the relationship between them. Things may never be the same again.

The story of Life is Strange 2 takes place over the course of a year, as Sean and Daniel try to make their way from Seattle to their fathers’ home town of Puerto Lobos, Mexico.

Life on the road is difficult and there are many shades of grey; there is never a truly ‘correct choice’, there is only your choice. Daniel is watching your every move, and he is learning from your actions, so consider your decisions carefully!

The key aspect of Life is Strange 2 is this role model dynamic between the brothers. The decisions you make in Episode 1 will have far-reaching consequences and will influence the relationship with Sean’s little brother Daniel over the course of the 5-episode season.

“We are incredibly happy to finally share this new Life is Strange story of brotherhood and coming of age with the world,” said Raoul Barbet and Michel Koch – Co-Creative Directors of Life is Strange. “We hope fans will embrace our new story and characters with the same passion they showed for the first season.”

Raoul Barbet and Michel Koch’s Life is Strange team at DONTNOD Entertainment return with an all-new hard-hitting narrative adventure. Life is Strange 2 continues the core franchise tradition of telling compelling stories about relatable characters, realistic settings and real-world issues, all laced with a supernatural element, with a new tale that tackles themes like brotherhood, raising and teaching a child, responsibility and coming of age.

“Life is Strange is a franchise that is near and dear to our hearts here at Square Enix External Studios, and we are very proud to share the first Episode of Life is Strange 2 with players all over the world,” said Jon Brooke – VP of Brand Marketing at Square Enix External Studios. “It’s an exciting first step into a brand new season of Life is Strange, and a great new entry in the vast interconnected Life is Strange Universe we are building.”

Visit the LIFE IS STRANGE official website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com

LIFE IS STRANGE official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsStrangeGame/

Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeIsStrange

Tropico 6 Beta Available Now and new Trailer

2018/09/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

RIDGEWOOD, NJ (September 27, 2018) – Citizens of the world, it’s time to pack your bags and set sail for paradise! Kalypso Media and El Presidente himself are thrilled to announce that fans pre-ordering the PC version of Tropico 6 on the Kalypso Shop will gain instant access to an exclusive closed beta, allowing gamers around the world to preview the latest entry in the acclaimed strategy series. If that’s not enough, they can also help themselves to a 10% discount, with an additional 15% off for first time customers registering a new Kalypso community account!

There will be two mouthwatering pre-order options for budding dictators to choose from. The Standard Edition is available with a 10% discount and direct access to the beta, while the special El Prez Edition also comes with a 10% discount and immediate beta access, but also adds some special in-game content (a tourist outfit for El Prez and a Flamingo Pond for the presidential palace), the digital soundtrack and a fabulous digital calendar.

The beta itself will initially contain a generous amount of content for eager Tropicans to get stuck into, offering the complete tutorial spanning all four eras (Colonial, World Wars, Cold War and Modern Times), two sandbox maps demonstrating Tropico’s new archipelago system in all its glory, and two full missions to sample the kinds of challenges that wannabe dictators will face in the full release. Supported languages include English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Russian, while the Tropican Ministry of Propaganda and Misinformation has also confirmed that additional content and features will be added to the beta closer to full release.

To celebrate the announcement, Kalypso has prepared an all-new live action trailer featuring the benevolent leader himself: