Author - Jerry Paxton

South Park: The 25th Anniversary Experience Announced

2022/07/18

Comedy Central today announced that renowned franchise South Park will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this summer with “South Park: The 25th Anniversary Experience” an immersive, traveling exhibit showcasing props, memorabilia, art work, collectables and never-before-seen scripts, storyboards concept art & more.

Inspired by the real South Park Studios storage unit where many of the items displayed have been held for the past 25 years, the exhibit is housed within a custom fabricated shipping container: giving fans the authentic experience of ‘stepping into the South Park vault for the very first time.’ The shipping container — which features a custom, Cartman inspired paint job — will also serve as an interactive photo opp: giving fans the opportunity to pose alongside their favorite characters against 3 different iconic South Park landscapes.

Additionally, fans will be able to purchase South Park merchandise (including limited edition 25th anniversary items specific to each location) as part of the “25th Anniversary Experience” ‘tag sale.’

Kicking off at Union Square in New York City on July 23rd from 10A – 6P, the “25th Anniversary Experience” is free to attend and will be popping up in highly trafficked areas across the United States. Following its New York launch, the experience, produced in collaboration with entertainment and brand experience company Superfly, will be in the following locations [all local time from 10A – 6P]:

NYC: Saturday, 7/23 at Union Square
Chicago: Saturday, 7/30 at Navy Pier
Red Rocks: Tuesday, 8/9 & Wednesday 8/10 at Red Rocks Trading Post
Denver: Friday, 8/12 & Saturday 8/13 at McGregor Square
Los Angeles: Saturday, 8/20 at Hollywood & Vine

Additionally, a tailgate experience will be an added attraction to the previously announced two-day concert at Red Rocks on August 9 & August 10. The tailgate, which will take place at Red Rocks Trading Post and will be open to the public, will offer a communal celebration of all things South Park featuring activations, games, cosplay contests and more.

MTV Entertainment Studios’ expansive deal with Parker and Stone includes extending South Park on Comedy Central through 2027 and taking cable’s longest-running scripted series, which originally premiered August 13, 1997, the franchise’s 25th anniversary – through an unprecedented 30th season. In addition to the series extension, the new deal includes 14 South Park original made-for-streaming movies exclusively for Paramount+, including last year’s SOUTH PARK: POST COVID and SOUTH PARK: POST COVID: THE RETURN OF COVID as well as this year’s SOUTH PARK THE STREAMING WARS and SOUTH PARK THE STREAMING WARS PART 2. The series has earned five Emmy Awards, to date, and a George Foster Peabody Award.

EPOS Unveils Updated GTW 270 Hybrid Wireless Earbuds

2022/07/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

The GTW 270 Hybrid wireless earbuds from premium audio company EPOS is stacked with key features sought out by gamers: low-latency wireless technology, closed acoustic sound, multifunctionality between devices and ergonomic shape for comfort. Now including the highly requested feature of mic connectivity from the USB-C dongle, in addition to the original Bluetooth® mic function, the GTW 270 Hybrid is an even more versatile product for true audio freedom.

“At EPOS, we strive for audio hardware and software perfection to provide users the best gaming experience,” said Maja Sand-Grimnitz, Director, Brand Management & Global Gaming Marketing at EPOS. “That’s why we incorporated the GTW 270 Hybrid, an already astounding piece of hardware, with additional mic functionality through the USB-C dongle. This highly desired feature now allows gamers to utilize the mic through the dongle which wasn’t possible prior, making the earbuds the ultimate tool for both PC, couch and on-the-go gaming.”

Compact Design With Unique Ergonomic Shape

With interchangeable rubberized ear tip sizes and a unique ergonomic shape, each noise-isolating earbud fits the ear’s natural shape for a comfortable fit. Thanks to a database of over 100,000 ear scans provided by EPOS parent company Demant, EPOS engineers were able to test numerous designs against the statistical data using AI technologies. This was used to develop earbud shells specifically to reduce pressure on non-flexible parts of the ear to negligible levels while maintaining an excellent acoustic seal and delivering state of the art in-ear acoustics.

The Power of Audio

Unlike other wireless earbuds, the GTW 270 Hybrid’s low latency solution offers closed acoustic audio clarity for fully immersive in-game playback. Each earbud’s unique ergonomic shape paired with EPOS’ proprietary miniaturized audio drivers deliver deep powerful bass, natural mids and crisp highs for unrivalled sound quality engineered specifically for gaming. The multi-function single command button on the left earbud provides tactile and intuitive control, allowing the user to move seamlessly between gaming and calls, thanks to multi-point technology, as well as control play, pause, next track and phone controls.

The GTW 270 Hybrid also utilizes dual-channel standard Bluetooth® 5.1 and USB-C dongle connectivity for speaker and microphone transmission. The earbuds’ dual microphones deliver clear communications, reducing background noises for a rich multiplayer gaming experience.

To get the absolute most out of the GTW 270 Hybrid wireless in-ears as possible, downloading the free EPOS Gaming Suite software enables users to customize audio settings to fit their desired needs and find latest firmware and software updates for the product. We recommend that you through the EPOS Gaming Suite always make sure that your digital EPOS gaming product has the latest update in order to function optimally and receive new features. This applies for GTW 270 Hybrid, H3 Hybrid, H3PRO Hybrid and B20.

Price and compatibility

Designed for mobile and console gaming, the earbuds’ USB-C wireless dongle is compatible with PC, PS5™ and PS4™ in addition to standard Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity to any Bluetooth compatible device including Nintendo Switch™. In addition to the USB-C wireless dongle, the GTW 270 Hybrid also comes with a charge case, interchangeable silicone ear tips, dongle carrying case, 1.5-meter USB-C to USB-A extension cable for PC and Sony PlayStation® consoles. The GTW 270 Hybrid also boasts IPX 5 water resistance to protect them from sweat and light rain.

The newly updated GTW 270 Hybrid earbuds are available now on the official EPOS website and at Best Buy at a retail price of $149 USD/C$189 CAD.

Nickelodeon Unveils Comic-Con 2022 Booth Exclusives

2022/07/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Nickelodeon has some hot new items exclusive to Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 that are available at the Nick booth (#4113) on the convention center floor!

Nickelodeon is celebrating fan-favorite characters and shows–SpongeBob Universe, Rugrats, Transformers: EarthSpark, Monster High: The Movie, Avatar: The Last Airbender and more–at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 with one-of-a-kind panels, talent signings, activations, interactive booth design elements and exclusive products. Fans can load up on both nostalgic and new retail items, including a ‘90s Nickelodeon Backpack, a Rugrats Chuckie Finster Fanny Pack, an Avatar: The Last Airbender Youtooz Aang Vinyl Figure, and enamel pins, among other exclusive items.

Below are items that will be on sale at Nick’s booth.

‘90s Nickelodeon Backpack

The ‘90s are back! The SDCC 2022 exclusive ‘90s Nickelodeon Backpack features fan-favorite Nickelodeon shows – Hey Arnold!, Rocket Power, The Ren & Stimpy Show, All That and so many more! Relive the nostalgia of childhood with this collector’s item backpack.

SRP: $60.00

Rugrats Chuckie Finster Fanny Pack

Hold onto your diapers – because we have the cutest fanny pack around. The SDCC 2022 exclusive Rugrats Chuckie Finster Fanny Pack features everyone’s favorite bespectacled baby. Store all your belongings hands free so you can go off on an epic adventure – all before snack time!

SPR: $50.00

SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Bus Pencil Case

All aboard the Bikini Bottom Express! The exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Bus Pencil Case is the perfect accessory to hold school supplies or other small items and is chock full of fan-favorite SpongeBob Universe characters, plus a surprise meme on the bottom.

SPR: $13.00

Avatar: The Last Airbender Youtooz Aang Vinyl Figure

Does he look like a 112-year-old man to you? See for yourself and check out this meme-tastic figurine made by our partners at Youtooz. This exclusive Avatar: The Last Airbender Youtooz Aang vinyl figurine features this specific expression and catchphrase from beloved airbender – Aang.

SPR: $25.00

Avatar: The Last Airbender Disliz Aang Watch

We believe Aang can save the world – and that’s why we partnered with our friends at Disliz to bring you Aang in the form of a #DislizWatch. The SDCC 2022 exclusive Avatar: The Last Airbender Disliz Aang Watch is the ultimate Avatar collector’s item. Just like the Avatar, they are super rare – only 250 were made – so grab one while you can!

SPR: $50.00

Nickelodeon x San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Tote Bag

Get your slime AND your shopping on with this collector’s reusable tote bag. The SDCC 2022 exclusive Nickelodeon x San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Tote Bag is great for carrying home purchases from the convention, plus it’s the perfect way to display your favorite pins. Fans who buy ALL (4) Nickelodeon x SDCC Pins will get the tote bag for FREE!

SPR: $9.00

Nickelodeon x San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Pins

This year, we have not one, not two, not three, but FOUR Nickelodeon x San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Pins to collect. These one-of-a-kind pins feature some fan-favorite characters: Cynthia Doll from Rugrats, Appa from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Danny from Danny Phantom, and Gary from Kamp Koral: SpongeBob’s Under Years. Fans who buy ALL (4) Nickelodeon x SDCC Pins will get the tote bag for FREE!

SPR: $6.00 each

BOOM! Studios Unveils Comic-Con Signing Lineup

2022/07/18

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

BOOM! Studios announced today their signing schedule at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 (Booth #2229) from July 20-24th San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host an array of panels throughout the convention, featuring exciting guests such as global star Keanu Reeves for the Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues panel in Hall H, as well as bestselling writer and creator James Tynion IV for the Slaughterverse: The World of Something is Killing the Children panel, and even more acclaimed creators and celebrities at this year’s event.

For fans and readers in attendance, BOOM! Studios presents exciting opportunities to meet their favorite comics creators and celebrities at the BOOM! Studios booth, with FREE exclusive prints and comics, while supplies last, available at signings throughout the week. Details below:

Thursday, July 21st
11:00pm-12:00pm Signing: Dan Panosian (Alice Ever After) w/free exclusive print
12:00pm-1:00pm Signing: Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force)
2:30pm-3:30pm Signing: David M. Booher (Firefly) w/free exclusive print
4:00pm-5:00pm Signing: Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) only sign free exclusive print
5:30pm-6:30pm Signing: Ron Garney (BRZRKR) w/free exclusive print

Friday, July 22nd
11:00am-12:00pm Signing: Ram V & Filipe Andrade (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr) w/free exclusive print
12:00pm-1:00pm Signing: Tom Taylor (Seven Secrets) w/free exclusive print
2:00pm-3:00pm Signing: David Petersen (Mouse Guard) w/free exclusive print
3:00pm-4:00pm Signing: Dwayne Cameron (Power Rangers Operation Overdrive)
4:30pm-5:30pm Signing: Christopher Cantwell (Briar) w/free exclusive print

Saturday, July 23rd
10:30am-11:30pm Signing: Dan Panosian (Alice Ever After) w/free exclusive print
11:30pm-12:30pm Signing: Casey Gilly (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer) w/free comic book
12:30pm-1:30pm Signing: Jeremy Lambert (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) w/free exclusive print
1:30pm-2:30pm Signing: Shannon Watters (Hollow, Lumberjanes) w/free exclusive print
3:30pm-4:30pm Signing: Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) w/free exclusive print
4:30pm-5:30pm Signing: Michael Dialynas (Wynd) w/free exclusive print

Sunday, July 24th
11:00am-12:00pm Signing: Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force)
12:00pm- 1:00pm Signing: Cameron Jebo (Power Rangers Super Megaforce) & Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers Megaforce)
1:00pm-2:00pm Signing: Brennan Mejia (Power Rangers Dino Charge) & Peter Sudarso (Power Rangers Ninja Steel)
3:00pm-4:00pm Signing: David Petersen (Mouse Guard) w/free exclusive print

BOOM! Studios Unveils Panel Lineup for Comic-Con 2022

2022/07/17

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

BOOM! Studios announced today their panel schedule at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 (Booth #2229) from July 20-24th San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host an array of panels throughout the convention, featuring exciting guests such as global star Keanu Reeves for the Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues panel in Hall H, as well as bestselling writer and creator James Tynion IV for the Slaughterverse: The World of Something is Killing the Children panel, and even more acclaimed creators and celebrities at this year’s event. For fans and readers in attendance, BOOM! Studios presents an exciting slate of programming, full of exclusive announcements and brand new reveals, throughout Comic-Con. Details below:

Thursday, July 21st
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Charge to 100 and Beyond!
(2:00PM-3:00PM, Room 25ABC)

A MORPHINOMINAL Celebration of 100 issues over five years of ongoing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic books from BOOM! Studios. Join writers Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Mighty Morphin), and Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), along with series editors Dafna Pleban (Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios) and Allyson Gronowitz (Editor, BOOM! Studios), for a discussion on the history of the series, and an exciting look at what’s next! Moderated by Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force).

Friday, July 22nd
Slaughterverse: The World of Something is Killing the Children
(1:30PM – 2:30PM, 5AB)

In 2019, Erica Slaughter introduced readers to the secret world of monsters, and the hunters who fight them. In 2021, the doors to the House of Slaughter were opened, expanding Erica’s world into a storytelling universe. Now entering its fourth year of publishing, the bestselling, Eisner Award-nominated series is only just getting started! Join James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, House of Slaughter) and Eric Harburn (Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios) for an in-depth look at the creative process, as well as a look ahead at what’s next for fans! Moderated by Hunter Gorinson (Vice President, Business Development, BOOM! Studios).

Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues
(3:00PM – 4:00PM, Hall H)

Since its record-breaking debut in 2021, BRZRKR has been thrilling readers with its story of the half-mortal, half-god warrior as he battles through the ages, seeking answers to the mystery of his endless blood-soaked existence, and how to end it… Join the iconic Keanu Reeves alongside series co-writer Matt Kindt, artist Ron Garney, screenwriter on the BRZRKR film Mattson Tomlin, Matt Gagnon (Editor-in Chief, BOOM! Studios), Eric Harburn (Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios), and Stephen Christy (President, Development, BOOM! Studios) for an exclusive look at the final issues of the series… and never-before-seen details on where the saga will go next! Moderated by Coy Jandreau (Reel Rejects, Collider, Nerdist).

Saturday, July 23rd
BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours
(1:45PM – 2:45PM, Room 6DE)

Discover your new comic book obsession! Join some of the most acclaimed and exciting creators in comics as Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), Christopher Cantwell (Briar, Halt & Catch Fire), Michael Dialynas (Wynd), and Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios) give you an in-depth look at the upcoming slate from BOOM! Studios, Archaia, BOOM! Box, and KaBOOM! Plus, exclusive surprises and an extra special sneak peek at some top secret projects that you won’t want to miss. Moderated by Filip Sablik (President, Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios).

Sunday, July 24th
Celebrate YA Comics!
(12:00PM-1:00PM, Room 25ABC)

From the publisher that brought you Lumberjanes, Fence, and Giant Days comes a panel filled to the MAX with a celebration of teen drama, young love, and queer joy. Meet some of your favorite YA comics creators Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes, Hollow), Michael Dialynas (Wynd, The Woods), Nicole Andelfinger (An Ember in the Ashes, Power Rangers), and editors Dafna Pleban (Senior Editor, BOOM! Box) and Elizabeth Brei (Editor, BOOM! Studios) as they discuss what they love about making comics and what’s next for these all-stars. Moderated by Tina Lerno (ALA GNCRT)

Army of Darkness Update Out for Evil Dead: The Game

2022/07/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games, in collaboration with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), have released the “Army of Darkness” update for their co-op PvP|PvE multiplayer action title Evil Dead: The Game. This major content update introduces a new map featuring Castle Kandar, the setting of the classic MGM film Army of Darkness, as well as two new weapons, new premium cosmetics and a new single-player Exploration mode. The new map, weapons and mode are free for all owners of Evil Dead: The Game. The update is available now for players on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store.

Evil Dead fans will recognize numerous locations on the Army of Darkness map, most notably Castle Kandar itself, recreated in vivid detail. Other locales include the iconic Windmill, the Arthurian Outpost, Fort Gort and the Castle Kandar Keep, which held the Necronomicon during the attempted siege by the army of darkness. In addition to the free map, players will also be able to fight with two new, free weapons: the Mace, a slow but powerful close-range weapon perfect for going medieval on deadites; and the Explosive Crossbow, slow to reload but with a blast worth the wait.

In the new Exploration mode, players will be able to experience Castle Kandar as well as the other maps in the game entirely on their own. Free roam across all the vast locations and learn the lay of the land while honing your slaying skills against roving Deadites.

Starting today, players can also purchase two new Ash outfits from Army of Darkness: the Ash Williams S-Mart Employee Outfit and the Ash Williams Gallant Knight Outfit. The Medieval Bundle is available as well, featuring new outfits for Lord Arthur and Henry the Red, along with a gold getup for Evil Ash and his minions.

The Medieval Bundle includes:

Henry The Red’s Scottish Vibe Outfit
Lord Arthur’s Battle Prep Outfit

Spoil those Survivors’ good looks in style with the Gilded Attire costume pack for the Necromancer Demon army, including Evil Ash, along with a new Screamer jump scare image for the Necromancer Demon
The Ash S-Mart Employee Outfit and the Gallant Knight Outfit are available now for $2.99 each. The Medieval Bundle is available for $7.99 and is also included in Evil Dead: The Game’s Season Pass 1.

Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest characters together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the Demon yourself, using its powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls!

Evil Dead: The Game delivers the ultimate Evil Dead action experience. Choose your squad with fan-favorite characters from every era of the franchise, including Ash, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Annie Knowby, Scotty and Lord Arthur. Battle with more than 25 hard-hitting weapons, like the good ol’ chainsaw and boomstick, and level up a variety of character classes with their own unique abilities to survive the night in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions.

The title is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, leading European production and distribution company STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop the first multi-platform console and PC game based on “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn,” and “Army of Darkness” films and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series. The game is developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.

Players with NVIDIA graphics cards can experience Evil Dead: The Game with AI-accelerated NVIDIA DLSS for maximum performance and image quality. The game can also be played via GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service.

For more information, visit www.EvilDeadtheGame.com, and follow the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Bassmaster Fishing 2022 Pixel Pro Pack Cosmetic DLC Out Now

2022/07/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, released the “Pixel Pro Pack” for Bassmaster® Fishing 2022, launching on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, and Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The “Pixel Pro Pack” is now available for owners of the “Retro Cosmetic Season Pass”, available for a MSRP of $10.99/€9.99/£7.99, and includes both the “Synthwave Cosmetic Pack” released in June as well as the upcoming “Throwback B.A.S.S.® Pack” releasing in August. Separately, the “Pixel Pro Pack” is available for $5.99/€4.99/£3.99 individually and will be available to non-Season Pass holders on July 21.

Anglers can now sport their favorite Bassmaster® Elite Series™ Pro Anglers, such as cover star Scott Martin, on their clothing with a host of retro items such as the Pixel Pro T-Shirt, bucket hat and pants. Two tiers of Mastery challenges will have anglers conquer unique tasks on the water to unlock the brand-new Pixel Pro Sneakers to complete their look. To complement their new outfit, an original boat wrap featuring the full lineup of Bassmaster® Elite Series™ Pro Anglers, pixel art inspired Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 logo, and emissive light up strips has been added to amaze and dazzle their fellow anglers.

“Retro Cosmetic Pack Season Pass” owners can also look forward to the release of the Throwback B.A.S.S.® Pack in August, bringing the old school B.A.S.S.® look to the game. The Pack will introduce a variety of vintage Bassmaster® designs and badge patches spanning the groovy 70’s, radical 80’s, and extreme 90’s. The publisher will reveal additional details about the final DLC bundle when it launches in August.

Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 was released on Oct. 28, 2021, in North America and Europe on the PS5™, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, Windows PC via Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. The game is also now available on Nintendo Switch™ via the Bassmaster® Fishing 2022 – Super Deluxe Edition, which released on June 23, 2022. The game is rated “E for Everyone” by the ESRB. For regular updates on additional content coming post-launch, please visit www.bassmasterthegame.com.

Survios Announces Single Player Action Horror Game set in ALIENS Universe

2022/07/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Survios, a multi-platform game development studio and publisher, today announced a new collaboration with 20th Century Games to develop an intense single-player, action-horror game set in the iconic Alien universe and built for PC, console, and VR. More details on the upcoming Aliens game will be revealed at the ALIEN: Expanding a Dark and Frightening Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 21, 2022 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM, in Room 28DE.

“When I joined Survios in 2020, it was to build bigger, more ambitious games, using the best entertainment franchises across console, PC, and VR platforms,” said TQ Jefferson, Chief Product Officer at Survios. “Aliens is a distinct and terrifying world that fans love to be
entrenched in, and it is perfect for Survios’ proven expertise in creating immersive gaming experiences.”

“The vast universe of Alien is full of untold stories, and opportunities to create gripping original games,” said Luigi Priore, vice president, Disney, Pixar and 20 th Century Games. “We’re thrilled to work with a team like Survios who shares our passion for Alien, and for immersing fans into new worlds and experiences.”

Survios continues to build out its top-tier development team with talented creatives and veterans from the entertainment and games industries. For job opportunities on the new Aliens game, please visit survios.com/Aliens.

Skybound Entertainment Unveils Its Comic-Con 2022 Lineup

2022/07/15

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, News, SDCC

Skybound Entertainment will return to San Diego Comic-Con July 20-24, this year with an offering that includes two can’t-miss panels centered around Skybound franchises The Walking Dead and Impact Winter.

On Thursday, July 21, talent and creators will grant an insider’s look at the development of the post-apocalyptic vampire thriller Impact Winter and its evolution from hit audio series to a visual medium via the stunning prequel comic by Travis Beacham and Stephen Green.

Yvette Nicole Brown and Felicia Day will co-moderate alongside the key development team for a behind-the-scenes look at The Walking Dead: Last Mile and the creation of this Massively Interactive Live Event (MILE) at “The Walking Dead: Last Mile – The Future of Entertainment” on Friday, July 22.

Skybound comics, including SDCC-exclusives, will be available for purchase at the Image Comics booth (#1915).

LIMITED* CONVENTION VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1915):
*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

Skybound X #25 by various, SDCC exclusive variant Foil, Cover art by James Harren, $20 + tax
Skybound X #25 by various, SDCC exclusive variant B&W, Cover art by James Harren, $20 + tax

PANELS:

THURSDAY, 7/21

Impact Winter: Sound to Page
10AM – 11AM, Room 9
Impact Winter, Audible’s hit audio series from writer/director Travis Beacham (Pacific Rim, Carnival Row), takes place 10 years after a comet strike blacked out the sun, and vampires have emerged in the darkness to take over what remains of the world. One vampire hunter, a young woman named Darcy, is lured by a powerful vampire overlord and thrust into a fight for her people’s future. Executive produced by Skybound Entertainment (The Walking Dead) and Anonymous Content (True Detective), Impact Winter delivers binaural audio, original music and incomparable sound design, all of which bring to life this post-apocalyptic world in visceral detail. Join the team as they spill secrets behind the year’s biggest audio hit and its evolution into a visual medium via the stunning prequel comic written by Travis Beacham with art from Stephen Green (Hellboy and the BPRD). Appearing are writer/director Travis Beacham, comic artist Stephen Green, EVP, Head of US Content Rachel Ghiazza (Audible), executive producer Alexandra August (Skybound Entertainment), and comic editor Amanda LaFranco (Skybound), in a panel moderated by John Rocha (Critic and Host at The Outlaw Nation). The first 100 panel attendees will receive a copy of comic book Impact Winter #1.

FRIDAY, 7/22

The Walking Dead: Last Mile – The Future of Entertainment
5:45PM – 6:45PM, Room 6BCF
The Walking Dead: Last Mile is the next big installment in the beloved franchise created by Robert Kirkman, but this time the story is driven by YOU, the fans. Join actress, comedian, and The Walking Dead superfan Yvette Nicole Brown alongside actress and creator Felicia Day as they co-moderate a discussion with Massively Interactive Live Event (MILE) creator Jacob Navok of Genvid Entertainment, creative executive Mike Rogers of Skybound Entertainment, senior writer & producer Jessica Woodard of Terrible Posture Games, and Matthew Ball, noted Metaverse author and producer on TWD:LM. The team will share the latest details of this MILE, exclusively on Facebook. All attendees receive an exclusive T-shirt!

Company of Heroes 3 Official Release Date

2022/07/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Relic Entertainment, Inc and SEGA® Europe Limited are excited to announce that Company of Heroes™ 3, the next installment in the beloved RTS franchise, releases on PC via Steam on November 17th, 2022. Company of Heroes 3 will bring fans and newcomers to the series with the biggest and deepest single player experience in the franchise’s history. CoH3 will offer four playable factions at launch and two unique single-player experiences, with the Italian Dynamic Campaign and the North African Operation.

Those eager to get their hands on Company of Heroes 3 won’t have to wait until November to play it. Head over to CompanyOfHeroes.com now and sign up for Relic’s community feedback program, COH-Development, to gain access to one mission from the newly revealed North African Operation. Players can try out the Mission Alpha and take command of the infamous Deutsches Afrikakorps (DAK) as they attempt to repel the British from their entrenched positions. The Mission Alpha is free to play on Steam for one week from Tuesday July 12 to July 19.
While the previously announced Italian Dynamic Campaign offers a branching, open-ended experience, the North African Operation is a more classically designed, narrative-led single-player experience. A wealth of new mechanics has drastically changed the battlefield in North Africa, where tank-riding enables coordinated rapid-strike assaults that overwhelm the enemy. Powerful Italian units can be called upon in Mission Alpha, such as the Guastatori combat engineers and the L6/40 Light Tank. Players can also enjoy new core gameplay innovations like side armour, enemy vehicle recovery and vehicle-towing, which lets you reposition your hard-hitting artillery like the German Flak 36 and British 17-Pounder.

Pre-order offer
Players can pre-order Company of Heroes™ 3 at CompanyOfHeroes.com and receive some awesome bonus items at launch. The Digital Premium Edition comes with the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack, containing cosmetics based on the first elite commando units of World War II. The Physical Premium Edition includes the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack, Service Medal, Pocket Compass, Collector’s Book and much more. Both the physical and digital Premium editions will give players access to CoH3’s first expansion – coming to Steam in 2023. A full breakdown of all available pre-order content can be found on CompanyOfHeroes.com.

Mission Alpha Access
Players that have installed any of the previous two Pre-Alpha builds will see the Mission Alpha automatically appear in their Steam Library. New players can sign up to CoH-Development and follow the instructions on the website to gain access to Mission Alpha and provide important feedback about CoH3 to the Relic development team. To find out more about Company of Heroes™ 3, head over to CompanyOfHeroes.com or follow the game on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook. For more information about SEGA Europe, visit www.sega.co.uk and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube on Twitter.