Author - Jerry Paxton

Final Day of D23 Expo 2024 Activities

2024/08/12

On the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, fans can expect to experience incredible offerings from across the worlds of Disney, showcasing the very best in creative storytelling, unrivaled innovation, and Disney’s powerful legacy. This event has brought together the most passionate Disney fans from every corner of the globe to experience the magic together and hear from some of their favorite stars and storytellers about what’s in store from the brands and franchises they love. Today, guests can experience specialty presentations across five stages of the Anaheim Convention Center, including a musical journey celebrating the contributions of Richard M. Sherman, as well as a trip down memory lane with the voice actors who have brought beloved animated Disney characters to life through the years.

The weekend’s festivities will conclude this evening with the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony at the Honda Center, honoring 14 remarkable individuals who have had a significant impact on Disney’s extraordinary legacy. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and featuring special guests with not-to-be-missed surprise performances, this major Hollywood production will celebrate important members of Disney’s recent history and their contributions to exceptional storytelling and innovation.

The Disney Legends Awards Ceremony will be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT on Monday, August 12th.

Last night at the Honda Center, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted an extraordinary musical celebration for Disney’s biggest fans as he unveiled the future for Disney parks, cruise ships and beyond, including the future of storytelling made possible through a groundbreaking collaboration with Epic Games. Major announcements, surprise celebrity guests, and special musical performances closed out day two of the mega fan event.

Visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com for the full line up of offerings awaiting guests today. Included below are a few highlights, including can’t-miss shows and experiences.

Sunday, August 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center

Panels & Presentations

9:45 a.m.
Disney Legends in Conversation
Walt Disney Archives Stage
Listen in as members from the newest class of Disney Legends partake in an enlightening conversation about their storied careers. Host and Disney Legend Don Hahn will explore the careers of Martha Blanding, Mark Henn, Colleen Atwood, and Joe Rohde in this lively conversation.

11:45 a.m.
Dream Chasing: Four Decades with Walt Disney Imagineering
Walt Disney Archives Stage
Join Leslie Iwerks, Bob Weis, and Wendy Lefkon for an intimate conversation spanning four decades of creating Imagineering projects from Anaheim to Paris, and Tokyo to Shanghai. Audiences will be inspired to believe any dream worth doing is worth chasing.

12:15 p.m.
Jolly Holiday: A D23 Musical Celebration of Richard M. Sherman
Premiere Stage
From Mary Poppins to Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, a heartwarming and joyous musical tribute to our beloved Disney songwriting legend Richard M. Sherman—with unbelievable performances and delightful surprise appearances by some of the people who knew and admired him best.

1:45 p.m.
Donald Duck’s 90th Quacktacular
Walt Disney Archives Stage
We’re celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with special screenings, never-before-seen art from the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, the Disney Animation artists who bring him to life, and even the voice of the duck himself!

2:45 p.m.
Disney Character Voices: Inside the Studio
Premiere Stage
Take a trip behind the scenes with Disney Character Voices and join us in the studio for live recording sessions with your favorite Disney characters! (Who knows, you may even get the chance to voice a character yourself!) Featuring a variety of fan-favorite voices, including Bret Iwan (Mickey Mouse), Kaitlyn Robrock (Minnie Mouse), Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Goofy), and Dera Wilson (Daisy Duck), and many more!

3:30 p.m.
Restoring Disney Animation Classics
Hyperion Stage
Director of Restoration Kevin Schaeffer and Disney Animation artists Eric Goldberg and Michael Giamo will delve into the history of Disney’s preservation program, showcase before-and-after clips, and share how classic films are brought back to life.

5:30 p.m.
Charles Phoenix’s Big Retro Disneyland Slide Show
Walt Disney Archives Stage
A pop culture time travel tour to the early days of Disneyland, from the backstories and glories of the classic and long-gone attractions of Main Street U.S.A., Adventureland, Fantasyland, Frontierland, the original Tomorrowland, and the all-new Tomorrowland in 1967.

Show Floor Experiences

Walt Disney Archives Presents: “A Great Big Beautiful Car Show”
“A Great Big Beautiful Car Show” pays homage to vintage car shows and Americana, giving guests an up-close look at over 20 vehicles from the Archives’ collection. A “Worlds Beyond” area showcases fantastical vehicles from distant lands.

ESPN: Showcasing College Football in the Mighty Marvel Manner!
ESPN celebrates college football and the College Football Playoff! ESPN & Marvel enter a decade of collaboration honoring college football, kicking off the season with original artwork featuring university mascots inspired by classic Marvel covers.

Lightstorm
The Avatar Pavilion will be an immersive exhibit and walk-through experience inspired by the alien beauty and unique storytelling of Avatar. Guests will discover the captivating culture of the Na’vi, explore the Bioluminescent Forest, and soar through the mountains like a banshee.

Show Floor Sponsors and Licensees
More booths than ever before from some fan-favorite companies will also have activations across the show floor, including: RSVLTS’ “Workshop of Wonders” created by Disney Legend Tony Baxter and Michael and Jimmy Mulligan; a one-of-a-kind photo op from Lionel Trains featuring a surprise making its way from back-of-house at Disneyland Resort; the opportunity to be among the first to play Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed from THQ; a Disney Villains tunnel from Pandora; The Oasis at D23 connected by AT&T; Bullseye’s Playshop from Target, and much, much more. For more information on sponsors and licensees that will have booths at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com/partners.

For the full lineup of show floor pavilions that fans can experience at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, visit ultimatefanevent.d23.com.

Talent Central Opportunities

Celebrities and creative talent behind beloved stories coming to Talent Central on Sunday include Pete Docter, Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer; Trent Correy, Dan Abraham, and Eric Goldberg, filmmakers of Once Upon a Studio; Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars; Michael James Scott, Disney on Broadway’s Genie in Aladdin; Leslie Iwerks, Disney historian and filmmaker; Tony Anselmo, the official voice of Donald Duck; Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse, and more.

Shopping & Merchandise

DisneyStore.com
Shop the stories you love with DisneyStore.com, the official home of genuine Disney merchandise for fans of all ages. Offering uniquely imagined special-edition products and collections, DisneyStore.com will have select items from D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for sale, including Star Wars and Marvel must-haves, Disney Limited Edition Dolls, and the brand-new vinyl series, Disney Lacers, starting Monday, August 12 at 8 AM PT at DisneyStore.com/D23Event2024 while supplies last.

Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store and The Walt Disney Company Pin Store are releasing their final day of new, limited-edition pins.

To follow along with announcements from the day, follow DisneyD23 on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtag #D23.

THE SIMPSONS SEASON 35 TO LAUNCH OCTOBER 2 ON DISNEY+

2024/08/11

Jerry Paxton

Today at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event “The Simpsons” announced that season 35 of the hit animated series will launch October 2 on Disney+. The new season of the Emmy® Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award-winning animated comedy takes fans back to Springfield for 18 more episodes of fun with the Simpsons family.

During “The Simpsons” panel, Matt Groening, Matt Selman, Al Jean, Mike Price, Brian Kelley, David Silverman and Nancy Cartwright also shared the exciting news that four never-before-seen episodes of the series will be made available exclusively to Disney+ subscribers. This includes a special Christmas-themed double episode premiering December 17, timed to the 35th anniversary of the series’ original Christmas special. The four exclusive episodes, titled “The Past and the Furious,” “Yellow Planet,” and “O C’mon All Ye Faithful” — a Christmas double-episode — will debut in the months ahead on Disney+.

This October, Disney+ will also be home to an exclusive new Halloween-themed short from “The Simpsons.”

In addition to 35 seasons of “The Simpsons,” Disney+ is also home to “The Simpsons Movie” and more than 10 shorts featuring the Simpsons family. All these and more can be found in “The Simpsons” collection on the streaming service: https://www.disneyplus.com/franchise/the-simpsons

Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along Official Trailer

2024/08/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Excited attendees of the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event were the first to see the decidedly dark and mysterious new trailer and poster for Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along”—cast members Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Debra Jo Rupp and Patti LuPone joined together on stage to sing the Sacred Chant version of the series’ theme song “The Ballad of the Witches Road” by Oscar®-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, who, along with cast member Aubrey Plaza, joined Kevin Feige on stage. Now available to download and share, the new trailer gave fans some insight into the upcoming series, which streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning September 18, with the first two episodes.

In Marvel Studios’ “Agatha All Along,” the infamous Agatha Harkness finds herself down and out of power after a suspicious goth Teen helps break her free from a distorted spell. Her interest is piqued when he begs her to take him on the legendary Witches’ Road, a magical gauntlet of trials that, if survived, rewards a witch with what they’re missing. Together, Agatha and this mysterious Teen pull together a desperate coven, and set off down, down, down The Road…

The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos and Jac Schaeffer, who is also the head writer and directed three episodes. Rachel Goldberg and Gandja Monteiro each direct three episodes of the original live-action series.

Mufasa: The Lion King Official Trailer Released

2024/08/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King” director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, along with cast members Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Theo Somolu, Braelyn Rankins and Anika Noni Rose, shared an exciting new trailer and poster with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The film capped the studio’s presentation tonight with a show-stopping performance of the classic “Nants’ Ingonyama” and new song “Ngomso” by Lebo M., who contributes to the film’s music, alongside a full choir. “Mufasa: The Lion King” releases only in theaters Dec. 20, 2024.

Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

In addition to the cast attending D23 this year, the film also features John Kani, Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Keith David, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Folake Olowofoyeku, Joanna Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Sheila Atim, Abdul Salis, Dominique Jennings and Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. Blending live-action filmmaking techniques with photoreal computer-generated imagery, the all-new feature film is produced by Adele Romanski & Mark Ceryak, and executive produced by Peter Tobyansen.

DISNEY ANIMATION’S MOANA 2 GETS NEW TRAILER

2024/08/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Chee hoo! Moana, Maui, Heihei, Pua the pig and the dart-wielding Kakamora are back—and that’s just for starters in the all-new big-screen adventure. A new trailer and poster are now available for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana 2,” opening in theaters on Nov. 27, 2024. The trailer received an enthusiastic response tonight when stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson—together on the D23 stage for the first time ever—shared it with fans attending the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Cravalho wowed the audience with a live performance of one of the film’s new songs, “We’re Back,” with dancers and drummers from Nonosina Polynesia under the direction of Tiana Liufau—who contributed animation reference choreography to “Moana” and the new film—and Johnson led the audience in a rousing “chee hoo!” chant.

Also revealed were additional voice cast, including returning stars Rachel House (Moana’s Grandma, Tala), Temuera Morrison (Moana’s father, Chief Tui) and Nicole Scherzinger (Moana’s mother, Sina). The film also features the voices of Hualālai Chung, David Fane and Rose Matafeo as Moana’s new crew members Moni, Kele and Loto, respectively. Awhimai Fraser voices mysterious new character Matangi; Gerald Ramsey plays Moana’s ancestor, Tautai Vasa; and Khaleesi Lambert-Tsuda lends her voice to Moana’s adoring and adorable little sister, Simea.

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical “Moana 2” reunites Moana (voice of Cravalho) and Maui (voice of Johnson) three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller, and produced by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino, “Moana 2” features music by Grammy® winners Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, Grammy nominee Opetaia Foa‘i, and three-time Grammy winner Mark Mancina. Jared Bush and Miller are writing the film, which is executive produced by Jennifer Lee, Bush and Johnson.

FIRST TRAILER FOR LUCASFILM’S “SKELETON CREW” DEBUTS AT D23

2024/08/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Attendees of the studio showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event were excited to see the first trailer for “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”. Fans welcomed star Jude Law to the stage and heard new details about the coming-of-age series that begins streaming on Disney+ on Dec. 3, 2024, with the first two episodes. Check out the new trailer now.

“Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law. Finding their way home—and meeting unlikely allies and enemies—will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.

Starring Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon and Nick Frost, episodes of the original live-action series are directed by Jon Watts, David Lowery, the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard and Lee Isaac Chung. The executive producers are Christopher Ford, Jon Watts, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson.

Comica Audio Unveils Ejoy Uni Pro RGB Cardioid Condenser

2024/08/09

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Comica Audio www.comica-audio.com, a leading professional broadcast-level audio company, launched today the Ejoy Uni Pro studio mic with a built-in wireless RF module, a groundbreaking mic with USB-C receiver that combines dual 2.4GHz wireless and wired modes with professional studio quality sound for gaming and streaming allowing users to choose a wired, wireless, or dual mode connection according to different needs with a wireless transmission distance of 20 meters.

The Enjoy Uni Pro captures high-resolution 48kHz/24bit rich detailed professional studio quality audio for highs and lows with a clear real timbre with a built-in sound card compatible with various operative systems and applications, so it can be used without an extra device driver. The mic supports real-time monitoring and pick-up, with a one-touch denoise button for clean sound and a mute button to quickly respond to accidental noises and avoid picking up external voices. In addition to the denoise and mute button, noise is also reduced through the shock mount that reduces vibrations caused by accidental bumps and a metal pop filter that filters out air flow noises.

The Ejoy Uni Pro studio mic is available immediately, perfect for gaming, teaching, voice recordings, streaming, interviews, videos, podcasts, presentations, church and wedding services, social media posts, and video conferencing.

Available in Adjustable Boom Arm & Desktop Versions

The studio mic is available in two versions:
1. Ejoy Uni Pro (A) Adjustable Arm Version: features a full metal boom arm with a load capacity of up to 1.5kg (3.3lb), which is adjustable in all directions to record at different angles without loosening or shifting the microphone, even after hours of use.
2. Ejoy Uni Pro (D) Desktop Version: features a solid metal base mic stand with a non-slip silicone pad, which stops vibrations caused by bumping it.

In addition to the Pro versions, there is a basic Ejoy Uni also available without the wireless module.

EJoy Uni Pro Features:
• 48kHz/24bit recording with professional studio quality.
• MicrophoneTX mute touch key.
• Supports gain control, monitoring, one-key denoise, and mute with power switch/denoise/pairing key.
• Dynamic Radiant RGB light with 3 unique RGB effects with RGB light power/effect switch/pairing key.
• Receiver (RX) with USB-C interface.
• 3.5mm TRS/TRRS headphone port for real-time monitoring.
• USB-C charging/digital output port: Charges the mic with a power bank/DC power supply.
via the 2-in-1 charging/output cable or connects to devices for audio output.
• Gain/volume adjustment knob: Use the orange scale in the center as the standard; rotate left to decrease the mic gain and headphone monitoring volume; rotate right to increase the mic gain and headphone monitoring volume.
• Long Battery life: in wireless mode, with the RGB lighting effect turned off, the battery life is up to 50 hours. With the RGB lighting effect turned on, battery life is up to 20 hours.
• Built-in Plug and Play sound card.
• USB-C digital output, universal for smartphone/computer.
• Unique shock mount and metal pop filter.
• (A) model: Includes an adjustable boom arm that holds up to 1.5kg.
• (D) model: Equipped with a desktop mic stand and flexible extension.

Availability

The EJoy Uni Pro line is available immediately in black or white, priced at $69 for the EJoy Uni Pro (A) Arm Version at: https://geni.us/D3wvg4T and $63 at the EJoy Uni Pro (D) Desktop Version available at: https://geni.us/qmmC0vB. The standard wired version EJoy Uni (A) with arm is available for $49 at: https://geni.us/PqOLZ and the wired (D) desktop version is $45 at: https://geni.us/m3VF. For more information, see www.comica-audio.com.

Nightdive Studios Announces Enhanced Editions of DOOM (1993) and DOOM II

2024/08/09

Jerry Paxton

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

Straight out of QuakeCon, we’ve got some HELLISHLY awesome news to share with you! Video game remaster developer Nightdive Studios, Bethesda Softworks, and id Software have surprise launched enhanced editions of classic first-person shooters DOOM (1993) and DOOM II!

The definitive re-release of DOOM + DOOM II is available now on Windows PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG), PlayStation® 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

But that’s not all; Nightdive Studios has even more exciting activities ahead at QuakeCon. Let’s take a look.

Tomorrow, Nightdive Studios will host a special “Live at QuakeCon” episode of its Deep Dive podcast. The episode will feature special guests Kevin Cloud and Mike Rubits from id Software, Joshua Boyle of Bethesda Software, Dave Oshry of New Blood, and Scott Miller of Apogee Entertainment. Nightdive Studios streamer Miss_Slaughter will co-host the podcast with Nightdive Comms Manager Morgan Shaver, with additional support from Stephen Kick (Studio Head), and Larry Kuperman (Director of Business Development). The episode will feature multiple interviews and offer fans insight into the creation — and restoration — of some of their favorite classic games.

Tune in to Nightdive Studios’ Live at QuakeCon Deep Dive podcast episode on August 9 at 10 am PT / 12 pm CT / 1 pm ET via the developer’s official YouTube or Twitch channel or the co-stream by Shacknews.

Today and tomorrow, Nightdive Studios team members will additionally join Bethesda for two “Slayers Club Live” streams of DOOM + DOOM II. For more information, please visit www.twitch.tv/bethesda.

Nightdive Studios’ Deep Dive is a bi-weekly podcast series that offers fans a closer look at what the renowned team is working on via developer interviews and by showcasing behind-the-scenes content. Episodes also feature Nightdive community giveaways and shout-outs, including fan art spotlights, favorite comments, and more. Nightdive Studios fans can subscribe to the Deep Dive podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and iHeartRadio.

Skybound Tabletop Announces Creepshow: The Suspense Building Game

2024/08/09

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Geek News, News

Skybound Tabletop, a division of Skybound Entertainment, known for its blockbuster social party and light strategy games like Boo-ty Call, Trial by Trolley, Invincible: Escape from Mars, and more, today announced its licensing deal to launch a party game based on Creepshow. Releasing this fall, Creepshow: The Suspense Building Game, is based on the Eisner-award nominated comic book anthology from Skybound, which was originally inspired by Greg Nicotero’s hit Shudder TV series produced and licensed by Cartel Entertainment. The deal was brokered by Striker Entertainment.

Brian Witten is overseeing on behalf of Nicotero’s Monster Agency Productions.

The “Wheel of Awesome”

The news comes just weeks after announcing several major licensing deals for two of Skybound’s tentpole IPs The Walking Dead and Invincible and is an indication of Skybound’s ability transform its IP from a TV show, video game, tabletop game, collectible, podcast, or all of the above, into exciting, must-have entertainment.

Now this fall, tabletop fans and Creepshow readers alike will be able to experience the IP in a whole new way by becoming a creep themselves, where the creepiest gameplay strategy wins…or does it?

Make your next game night even CREEPIER: Spin some tales and dig some graves in this ghoulish storytelling game!

Welcome to Creepshow, a wicked story-building game where players become Creeps and weave twisted tales where dastardly deviants meet well-earned demises. You’ll need strategy and cunning for this game, and to know when to push your luck because deception could be waiting at every turn. Creeps create chains of story cards and secretly fill them with Suspense. At key moments in the story, when tension is highest, Creeps can bet on the amount of Suspense to score big. But beware of other Creeps sabotaging the story, you just may lose your head!

The game includes 54 Story Cards, : 9 Ending Cards, 34 Double Sided Point Tokens, and 5 Reference Cards. Creepshow: The Suspense Building Game was designed by Skybound duo Ben Kepner and Dan Strong, and features artwork from various designers from the Skybound original comic book anthology of the same name.

Creepshow: The Suspense Building Game will launch later this fall and retail for $19.99.

World of Warships: Legends Celebrates Five Years

2024/08/09

Jerry Paxton

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

Wargaming, the developer and publisher of the popular cross-platform naval warfare game World of Warships: Legends, has released an anniversary update to celebrate five years since the game’s release, packed with fresh content. It features a special charity activity to help preserve the USS Texas Museum ship, an anniversary event inspired by Ancient Greece, plus the brand-new Fleets Cup, three seasons of Ranked battles, and a traditional five-week campaign featuring the Pan-European Tier VIII Premium destroyer Velos.

Special DLC and Limited-Edition Console in Support of USS Texas

World of Warships: Legends has joined an initiative to restore and preserve the USS Texas, a former United States battleship and an important piece of naval history. The ‘USS Texas Legacy’ DLC, designed for Xbox and PlayStation, will donate all proceeds to the Battleship Texas Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the centenary USS Texas as a historical museum ship.

In addition to the themed DLC, World of Warships: Legends players will have the chance to win a custom-made Xbox Series X console designed in the shape of the USS Texas and featuring a piece of actual Steel from the legendary ship’s hull. All players will have to do is enter the giveaway by navigating to this link here (ScreenRant Xbox Series X Giveaway). Players just need to provide their gamertag, mailing address, email address, and name; and play 5 battles of World of Warships: Legends on Xbox consoles to enter. This giveaway is open to all US-based players, offering the chance for you to own a genuine piece of naval history.

The Aegean Arrow Campaign Featuring a Premium Pan-European Destroyer

The classic five-week campaign features 100 milestones, equipped with a catch-up mechanic. By completing it with active Admiralty Backing, players can receive the Pan-European Tier VIII Premium destroyer Velos, a swift and agile Fletcher-class vessel with quick-firing armaments and torpedoes, enhanced by a superior ‘Smoke Generator’ consumable.

Ancient Greece-inspired Birthday Celebrations and New Competitive Seasons

To celebrate its fifth birthday, Legends has prepared plenty of special activities inspired by antiquity. These include three divine Commander guises, Athena, Poseidon and Zeus, a Champion’s Box that drops a random Crate from the best events in recent years, a new Calendar event, a free Birthday project in the Bureau, and more. Additionally, players will get to enjoy the Fleets Cup, a new, exciting single-elimination tournament, and three new Ranked seasons on top, now featuring one-on-one battles.