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Wasteland 30th Anniversary Bundle Announced

2018/06/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – June 11, 2018 – inXile Entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder and industry icon Brian Fargo, is proud to announce the Wasteland 30th Anniversary Bundle, a celebration of the video game series which launched the post-apocalyptic genre in video gaming and inspired successors such as the Fallout series. The bundle includes items from across the history of the series, along with two new items – a musical track by Mark Morgan, which represents the first publicly available new content from 2019’s Wasteland 3, and a currently in pre-production 30th anniversary remaster of the original Wasteland by Krome Studios (currently partnered with inXile on a similar remaster of The Bard’s Tale Trilogy).

Items in the Wasteland 30th Anniversary Edition Bundle include:

  • Wasteland 1 – The Original Classic
  • Wasteland – 30th Anniversary Edition remaster (due early 2019)
  • Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut
  • Digital Extras:
    • Wasteland 3 Music Track “Frozen Waste”
    • Wasteland 2 Novella: All Bad Things
    • Wasteland 2 Novella: The Earth Transformed Ghost Book One
    • Wasteland 2 Novella: Death Machines Ghost Book Two
    • Wasteland 2 Concept Art Book
    • Wasteland 2 Choir Songs EP
    • Wasteland 2 Original Soundtrack

The Wasteland 30th Anniversary Bundle can be found here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/240760.

This bundle will contain all the items listed above and be sold for $44.99, launching at 10% discount in celebration of the game’s anniversary. When Wasteland – 30th Anniversary Edition is released, it will also be added to the libraries of customers who purchased the bundle at no additional cost.

“The original Wasteland is one of the games that I am most proud of and certainly one of the most influential,” said inXile CEO Brian Fargo. “Wasteland 2 helped launch an era of crowdfunding as a viable platform for game development and let us focus on making the kinds of games that we love to make and that our players want. With Wasteland 3, we’re continuing to develop this world we started in 1988 and we’re excited to provide the first taste of what we have in store for players.”

The signature item of this bundle is Wasteland – 30th Anniversary Edition, a remastering of the first game that will feature updated graphics (which maintain the spirit of the original pixel art), run natively in current operating systems and at all current resolutions, and offer other quality of life features. This work is being done by Krome Studios, the team currently behind a similar remastering of The Bard’s Tale Trilogy.

The Wasteland – 30th Anniversary Edition remaster is currently in pre-production, with an expected completion date of early 2019. Anyone who purchases the bundle prior to then will receive the game at no additional cost upon release.

Wasteland was published in 1988, garnering great acclaim including Computer Gaming World’s  Adventure Game of the Year. Wasteland 2 was published in 2014, winning plaudits including PC World’s Game of the Year. Wasteland 3 was successfully crowdfunded in 2016 and has a Q4 2019 release date.

Raptor Blue Now at Universal’s Raptor Encounter

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Universal City, CA, Orlando, Fla., June 11, 2018 – Blue, one of the most popular dinosaurs from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s blockbuster Jurassic World franchise, is now part of Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort’s exciting “Raptor Encounter” experiences inviting guests to brave the dangerous predator in daring face-to-face standoffs.

The imposing life-like creature is Owen’s beloved Velociraptor from Jurassic World and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom and was brought to life for the “Raptor Encounter” employing the exact computer-generated model and images used to create her for the big screen.

Blue is a welcome new addition to the “Raptor Encounter,” allowing guests to come face-to-face with the clever carnivore. Velociraptors are intelligent and formidable hunters, and theme-park guests are advised to approach them with caution.

With their intimidating eye contact and ear-piercing screeches that reinforce predatory dominance, each Raptor bares 56 razor-sharp, bone-crushing teeth and lunges forward with curved talons that extend up to 12 inches from their 18-inch-long feet. Towering 12 feet in height and 15 feet—from tail to snout—the aggressive carnivores will each succumb to highly skilled handlers who adeptly guide them to within feet of guests.

“Countdown to Extinction of Jurassic Park—The Ride” at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood recently announced its “Countdown to the Extinction of Jurassic Park—The Ride” campaign designed to pay homage to the thrill ride that closes on September 3 to make way for the all-new Jurassic World ride, a technologically-advanced epic adventure inspired by Universal Pictures’ blockbuster film franchise, opening in 2019.

In 1996, Universal Studios Hollywood redefined theme park thrill rides with the unprecedented introduction of “Jurassic Park—The Ride,” based on three-time Academy Award® winner Steven Spielberg’s epic film. Hailed as a technological achievement of triumph and wizardry, the ride featured newly debuted principles of hydraulic physics, mechanics and space-age robotics. Working in partnership with scientists, paleontologists and aerospace engineers, Universal Creative—the team that develops Universal theme park rides—brought to life one of the most compelling rides ever created. Life-sized and lifelike animatronic dinosaurs, some towering more than five-stories high, freely roamed the earth at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Twenty-two years later—and after sending millions of guests back to the Jurassic era for menacing encounters with such predators as Stegosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Dilophosaurus, Velociraptors and the Tyrannosaurus rex, “Jurassic Park—The Ride” will become extinct in preparation for a new, next-generation experience that’s even more immersive and technologically-advanced.

Universal Studios Hollywood is The Entertainment Capital of L.A. and includes a full-day, movie-based theme park and Studio Tour. As a leading global entertainment destination, Universal Studios Hollywood delivers highly themed immersive lands that translate to real-life interpretations of iconic movie and television shows. Recent additions include “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” which features a bustling Hogsmeade village and such critically-acclaimed rides as “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™”. Other immersive lands include “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” as well as “Springfield,” hometown of America’s favorite TV family, located adjacent to the award-winning “The Simpsons Ride™” “The Walking Dead” daytime attraction and the DreamWorks Theatre featuring “Kung Fu Panda: The Emperor’s Quest.” The world-renowned Studio Tour is Universal Studios Hollywood’s signature attraction, inviting guests behind-the-scenes of the world’s biggest and busiest movie and television production studio where they can also experience such authentic thrill rides as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged.” The adjacent Universal CityWalk entertainment, shopping and dining complex also includes the all-new multi-million dollar, redesigned Universal CityWalk Cinema, featuring deluxe recliner seating in screening room quality theatres, and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert stage.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Warner Bros. Animation Announces New Looney Tunes Cartoons

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

BURBANK, Calif. (June 11, 2018) – Warner Bros. Animation is announcing its most ambitious Looney Tunes content initiative to date with Looney Tunes Cartoons, a series of new short form cartoons starring the iconic and beloved Looney Tunes characters.  With multiple artists employing a visual style that will resonate with fans, each “season” will produce 1,000 minutes of all-new Looney Tunes animation that will be distributed across multiple platforms – including digital, mobile and broadcast.

Looney Tunes Cartoons echoes the high production value and process of the original Looney Tunes theatrical shorts with a cartoonist-driven approach to storytelling.  Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and other marquee Looney Tunes characters will be featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven and visually vibrant stories.  Each cartoon will vary from one to six minutes in length and, from the premise on through to the jokes, will be “written” and drawn by the cartoonists allowing their own personality and style to come through in each cartoon.

“The Looney Tunes are one of the most beloved group of animated characters in the world” said Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation and Warner Digital Series. “Looney Tunes Cartoons places these characters into the hands of some of the best artists in the business and into an animated shorts format that will remind many of the time when they first fell in love with Bugs, Daffy, Porky and the rest of the gang.”

Looney Tunes Cartoons is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and features veteran Looney Tunes voice cast members including Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman and Bob Bergen.   Sam Register (Teen Titans Go!) and Peter Browngardt (Uncle Grandpa) serve as executive producers.

LucidSound Unveils Full Roster of Gaming Headphones for E3

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Tech News

San Diego, CA – June 11th, 2018 – LucidSound®, the fastest growing gaming headset brand, announced today their full roster of premium headsets being shown off at the E3 Electronics Entertainment Expo. The fresh line-up of headsets includes the all new LS31and LS41 Wireless Headsets, alongside the eSports developed LS25, and the Xbox-licensed LS15X and LS35X. As one of the only independent ‘pure play’ gaming headset companies, LucidSound’s primary focus is to create audio products for the new generation of multiplatform gamers. The LS15X, LS35X, LS25, LS31, and LS41 all target the audio and comfort needs of specific types of players with the exact feature set they require.

“The LucidSound team is a renegade group of gamers gathered from the top gaming headset companies in the industry who are focused on innovation and determined to reinvent the gaming headset,” said Chris Von Huben, CEO of LucidSound. “Our focus is on exceptional comfort, outstanding sound quality, durability, clear chat communication and easy-to-use controls. We are proud to present the LS15X, LS35X, LS25, LS31, and LS41 at E3 this year.”

Microsoft-Licensed LS15X and LS35X:

 The LucidSound LS15X and LS35X are one of the first gaming headsets designed for Xbox One that directly connect to the console without the need for cables or a base station.

  • Xbox Wireless: Connects directly to your Xbox One console in the same way as an Xbox One Wireless Controller and configures automatically.
  • Intuitive Controls: Features Intuitive and easy-to-use volume and mute controls using a unique system which is seamlessly integrated into the aesthetic design of the headset.
  • Comfort: Designed for long-play sessions the LS15X and LS35X conform to the individual user and offer superior comfort.
  • Sound Quality: Custom tuned drivers with state-of-the-art neodymium magnets provide deep bass and clear highs. Supports:  Windows® Sonic for Headphones™ and Dolby® Atmos™ for headphones (download required).

LS25 eSports Gaming Headset:

 The LS25 is made for the competitive gamer with an over-ear design offering immersive sound isolation.

  • Comfort: Designed for long play-sessions, the LS25 uses advanced memory foam ear cushions that conform to the individual user and offer superior comfort.
  • Intuitive Control System: The LS25 features Intuitive and easy to use volume and mute controls using a unique system which is integrated into the aesthetic design of the headset.
  • Crystal Clear chat with dual mics: Dual microphone design offers a flexible boom mic for intense online gameplay. Remove the boom mic to use the integrated mic for mobile use.
  • Sound Quality: Custom tuned 50mm speaker with state-of-the-art neodymium magnets provide deep bass and clear highs.
  • Durable and Portable: The LS25 versatility and rugged design allow players take it on the road.
  • Compatibility: Xbox One, Windows® 10 PC, PlayStation® 4, iOS™ or Android®smartphone, mobile gaming devices such as Nintendo® Switch™.

LS31 Wireless Gaming Headset:

 The LS31 is the next generation of LucidSound’s best-selling headset.  The LS31 is no mere tweak, it’s an entirely new take on gaming audio.

  • Reliable Wireless Audio: A premium wireless headset for the quality conscious player, every aspect of the LS31 has been reimagined to deliver an exceptional gaming experience.
  • Exceptional Sound: Upgraded drivers and amplification deliver purer audio with less distortion, whereas the oval earcup design is now easily replaceable and crafted for a more comfortable experience with increased noise isolation.
  • Clear Chat: The flexible boom-mic features improved pick up accuracy.
  • Premium Build: Upgraded build quality with a more flexible headband; more pliable and comfortable to wear for extended gaming sessions.

LS41 Wireless Gaming Headset:

 The LS41 Wireless Surround Headset replaces the critically-acclaimed LS40 headset, super-charging the product and adding a host of enhancements designed to transform the audio experience for gamers.

  • Precise Surround Sound: Delivering rich DTS® Headphone:X®1 Surround Sound across a range of platforms.
  • Includes all the improvements in the LS31 plus advanced gel-cooled memory foam earpads.
  • Long Battery Life: Equipped with a higher capacity rechargeable battery, significantly improving running time to over 20 hours.
  • Reliable Wireless Performance: Improved USB transmitter design which is now flexible, allowing for much improved placement when connecting to the host console.

The entire new range of products will be appearing via invite only at the LucidSound suite at E3 2018.

Metro Exodus E3 2018 Gameplay Trailer

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Moscow – June 10th, 2018 – Deep Silver and 4A Games are proud to announce that Metro Exodus, the third installment in the critically acclaimed Metro series, will be released Feb. 22, 2019, on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation(r) 4 computer entertainment system, and PC.

Accompanying this news is the release of the epic trailer that premiered at the Xbox E3 Briefing. The gameplay footage was captured from a single massive sandbox survival area and follows Artyom and our band of Spartans as they smash into the Volga region during the post-apocalyptic Russian spring.

The new trailer illustrates the many new experiences and dangers that await. The Volga region of Russia encompasses the drainage basin of Europe’s largest river and is packed with dangerous bandits, a fanatic religious cult, and a range of vicious mutants desperate to make Artyom their next meal.

4A Games have re-imagined the landscape of the eastern European plains in awe-inspiring detail, including the flooded remains of villages and factories where life was forever changed 25 years previously.

“4A are extremely proud to be showing 4K gameplay of one of our vast open levels exclusively on the world’s biggest videogames stage,” said Andriy Prokhorov, Creative Director and co-founder at 4A Games. “We can’t wait to reveal more of Artyom’s journey in the coming months.”

Be the first to learn more about this incredible new title by registering for updates at MetroTheGame.com, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MetroVideoGame or on Facebook at Facebook.com/MetroVideoGame.

MORE ABOUT METRO EXODUS

The year is 2036.

A quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro.

They have struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.
But now, as Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life in the East.

Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created.

Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter.

Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Devil May Cry 5 E3 2018 Trailer

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES – Jun. 10, 2018 – At the Microsoft E3 2018 Media Briefing today, Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, announced Devil May Cry® 5, the latest title in the iconic 16 million unit selling action series. Devil May Cry 5 will be releasing on Xbox One, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC in Spring 2019.

The Devil May Cry® series, known for its blend of high-octane stylized action and otherworldly characters, grew to be a global success since its first release in 2001. The main protagonist of the series is Dante, a demon hunter and son of the Legendary Dark Knight and demon Sparda and human Eva. Throughout the Devil May Cry series, the eternal battle between the forces of good and evil plays out through the lens of this supernatural family drama, as the Son of Sparda Dante, seeks vengeance for his brother’s corruption and his mother’s murder.

Now, 10 years since the last iteration, Devil May Cry® 4, Director Hideaki Itsuno and the core team have reunited to conclude the long awaited Sons of Sparda saga.

Several years have passed in Devil May Cry 5 and the threat of demonic power, long since forgotten, has returned to menace the world once again. The demonic invasion begins with the seeds of a “demon tree” taking root in Red Grave City. This hellish incursion attracts the attention of the young demon hunter, Nero, an ally of Dante who now finds himself without his demonic arm, the source of much of his power. As Nero heads to Red Grave City in his motorhome named “Devil May Cry” with his partner Nico, he ruminates on how everything started. The loss of his demonic arm, the demonic invasion, and Dante’s unknown whereabouts. Things must be settled once and for all.

Capcom’s proprietary in-house RE Engine ensures that with Devil May Cry 5, the series continues to achieve new heights in fidelity, featuring ground-breaking graphics that utilize photorealistic character designs and stunning lighting and environmental effects. The game features three playable characters, each of which offer a radically different stylish combat play style as they take on the city overrun with demons. Adrenaline-fueled boss fights play out against destructible environments in the striking streets of Red Grave City.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice E3 2018 Trailer

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – June 10, 2018 – Your death won’t come easily. Enter the world of late 1500s Sengoku Japan; a brutal, bloody period of constant life-and-death conflict. As tensions rise, a compelling new story unfolds amongst the chaos. Introducing Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice, a dark and twisted new gameplay experience developed by the renowned team at FromSoftware and published* by Activision, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI). Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is scheduled for release globally in early 2019 for the family of Xbox One devices from Microsoft, including the Xbox One X; PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro; and PC via Steam. Pre-orders are available now at select retailers for the suggested retail price of $59.99. View the official Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice trailer here.

Directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a third-person, action-adventure game with RPG elements. The single-player game puts players in the protagonist role of a hard-hearted warrior whose mission is to rescue his master, a young lord, and exact revenge on his arch nemesis. As “Sekiro,” or the “one-armed wolf,” players will discover the many ways to strategically approach combat and engage enemies.

“Collaborating with Activision on Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice has been a very exciting experience for us,” said Hidetaka Miyazaki, president and game director at FromSoftware. “With Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice many FromSoftware team members, including myself, are thrilled to be exploring themes of Sengoku Japan and ninja for the first time. We can’t wait for everyone to discover what’s in store for the game.”

Fans of FromSoftware will find familiarity in the gritty gameplay found in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice where combat reigns supreme. Players will enjoy combining new features, such as vertical traversal, with visceral head-to-head battle to fulfill their destiny in a vast world filled with beautiful vistas, enormous castles, bizarre weaponry, and fearsome enemies.

“From Dark Souls to Bloodborne, FromSoftware has established a level of excellence that stands by itself in our industry, and we are incredibly honored to work with them in bringing Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice to fans worldwide,” said Steve Young, Chief Revenue Officer at Activision. “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice will not only add a new and exciting genre to Activision’s portfolio, but will also give players an experience that’s unlike any other FromSoftware game to date.”

For more information, please visit www.SekiroTheGame.com and follow @SekiroTheGame on Twitter and Instagram, as well as SekiroTheGame on Facebook.

Session E3 2018 Announcement Trailer

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

MONTREAL – June 10, 2018 – As revealed at the Xbox E3 briefing today, creā-ture Studios’ skateboarding game Session is coming to Xbox One. The game will be playable on Xbox One Game Preview, as well as PC via early access, by the end of 2018. The full, final game will be released sometime in 2019.

Inspired by a golden era of skateboarding – the early ’90s through the early 2000s – Session captures the true culture of the sport, where the goals are expressing your creativity and learning progressive tricks through hard work, perseverance and a bit of madness. The game has authentic recreations of some of the most legendary skate spots on earth, where you can film your friends and blow minds by creating the gnarliest video parts (in classic VHS style, of course).

Session charts a line away from the arcade-style skateboarding games of the past. In Skate Mode, you’re using a fresh dual-stick control scheme to focus on landing difficult individual tricks. Each stick controls a foot to replicate authentic and intuitive skateboarding motion. When you’re not skating, you’re in Filmer Mode, capturing footage, then editing and sharing it. The camera system, inspired by the timeless late ’90s skate videos, gives players a new and more dynamic perspective on their tricks.

A lot more information will be shared about Session in the coming months, so be sure to follow creā-ture on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit E3 2018 Trailer

2018/06/11
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LONDON, UK (June 10, 2018) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today during the Microsoft E3 Briefing that THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT™, an all-new, original narrative experience demo set in the critically acclaimed, award-winning LIFE IS STRANGE™ franchise, is coming to XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft.

THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT will also release on PlayStation®4 and Windows PC in addition to XBOX ONE®, digitally and completely free on a permanent basis for everyone on June 26, 2018.

It is completely free of charge, and does not require any additional purchases to enjoy the full experience.

Watch THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT reveal trailer here:

Watch THE AWESOME DEVELOPMENT OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT here:

Return to your childhood with a touching and heart-warming, one-of-a-kind narrative experience, from the directors and development team behind the BAFTA award winning game LIFE IS STRANGE™. Chris is an ordinary 10-year old boy who wants to be a superhero. He loves his toys and has a big imagination that takes him on all sorts of adventures, but today is not one of his usual adventures, today somethingtruly extraordinary will happen to him. DONTNOD Entertainment are back with an all-new original and endearing story that will let you experience a slice of young Chris’ life, as he turns an ordinary Saturdayinto an epic superhero adventure.

THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT is not LIFE IS STRANGE 2, but is the first step towards the highly anticipated sequel. The episode is a self-contained narrative experience allowing players to discover plenty of hidden secrets with each play-through. THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT will feature links to the brand-new story of LIFE IS STRANGE 2.

“We’re very excited to present THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT™. We have created a self-contained narrative experience that’s brimming with content – the deeper you dig, the more you will discover. We’re happy to announce that we will be giving away this content completely free of charge.” – said Jon Brooke, VP of Brand and European Marketing at SQUARE ENIX.

“We have always imagined LIFE IS STRANGE™ as a diverse universe filled with interesting characters and stories to tell. THE AWESOME ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN SPIRIT™ and the story of Chris is one of many stories that we really want to share with the world.” – said Michel Koch and Raoul Barbet, Creative Directors of Life is Strange at DONTNOD Entertainment.

A new blog with even more detail can be found here:
https://sqex.link/CaptainSpiritBlog

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