Author - Jerry Paxton

World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap Out on PS4

2020/09/29

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos

We’re happy to announce, that World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap is now available on PlayStation 4. Originally released for PC and Xbox One, Deathtrap is a Tower Defense game with strong action-RPG elements, a game of vicious tricks, killing machines, rotating blades and splattering blood.

World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap invites players to venture beyond the veil of this world, where a chain of strongholds were once built to keep the horrors of the void at bay. Now that the monsters are returning from the depths to conquer and kill, players will take direct control of either the Sorceress, the Mercenary or the Marksman and rebuild the ancient traps to stop the monsters before they break through to our world.

Main Features:

Single player campaign and a specially designed 4-player co-op campaign, set in The Ink, the mysterious otherworld in the Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing games
PvP mode, where the defender prepares traps and defensive tactics, while the attacker has the ability to possess and control directly any creature in his or her army
Three diverse classes: Mercenary, Sorceress, Marksman, all with different tactics, skills and powers
100 character levels to reach and 50 skills per class to unlock
Destructive spells and deadly mechanisms to smash, freeze, burn the creatures of nightmare
Rewarding side-quests and hidden neutral creatures with unique loot
25 different deadly traps and more than 150 trap upgrades
Customizable equipment mechanics and inventory and a comprehensive loot system
Three different enemy races and more than 40 different monster types with countless combinations of monster abilities
Artifact crafting
Leaderboards and an online ranking system
Integrated Map Editor and Monster Editor, where you can share your deadly levels and mini-campaigns with others

PlayStation 4 Features:

Enhanced performance and higher resolution on PlayStation 4 Pro
Use of the DualShock 4’s speaker
Three extra helpful early bird bonus minions: Tamed Rusalka (common), Vrikolak (rare) and Lady Katarina (godlike)

Observer: System Redux Tokyo Game Show Gameplay Trailer

2020/09/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Bloober Team has shown new gameplay footage from their upcoming next-gen title, Observer: System Redux. As seen on IGN during Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online, this new gameplay reveals five minutes from the new quests “Errant Signal” and “Her Fearful Symmetry”.

“Cyberpunk is a philosophy of change. The pursuit of modification to perfect the frail human form. But is there a limit to technological progress?” said Piotr Babieno, Bloober Team CEO. “The era of cyberpunk in our game is a dark combination of incredible technical progress and the accompanying downfall of humanity. See for yourself how Observer: System Redux explores these themes in this new gameplay reveal.”

Observer: System Redux is set to release November 10 on PC and Xbox Series X, and November 12 for PlayStation 5 at $29.99 USD and €29.99.

World of Tanks The Last Waffentrager Event Coming

2020/09/28

Jerry Paxton

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

World of Tanks is excited to announce the launch of a brand-new event rolling out between September 28 and October 12, The Last Waffenträger! For the first time in World of Tanks history, players will be tasked with taking on a single enemy tank, a colossal Tier 10 tank destroyer – the Waffenträger Auf E 110.

The Last Waffenträger will be played across three breath-taking maps (Fisherman’s Bay, Studzianki and Redshire), tankers must work together as a team to vanquish the Waffenträger, destroying its AI-controlled sentinels to unlock upgrades for their tanks – and making the Waffenträger easier to attack.

The event will introduce 6-minute asymmetric warfare – and players can win a customized reward pack and earn the chance to command the Waffenträger themselves!

To take on the might of the Waffenträger, players will crew modernised T-55 tanks, using teamwork to outwit the immense power of the boss – and becoming more powerful as they destroy its sentinels, leaving the Waffenträger vulnerable to destruction.

At the apex of the event, the challenge becomes even more interesting; with tankers getting the chance to take on a Waffenträger Auf E 220 crewed by World of Tanks developers and celebrity guests! If a team destroys the Waffenträger Auf E 220 in these battles – then the whole team will win premium reward packs!

“Many tankers will remember the Waffenträger was previously playable in game, but its power proved too much, and so we had to address the balance by removing it” states Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “But it seems that players were still attached to this mechanical behemoth, and asked us to bring the Waffenträger back. So, for this time limited event, we did. Get ready for fearsome battles and amazing prizes – because the Waffenträger is back with a vengeance!”

In game, separate battle missions will unlock exciting reward packs – including event themed vehicle customisation elements (2D styles, unique decals, emblems), in-game goodies and even the chance to play as the Waffenträger Auf E 110.

Razer Unveils First Ever RazerCon Digital Event

2020/09/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, will bring its global community together for the inaugural RazerCon, a full-day digital event produced by Razer and its network of hardware and software partners. RazerCon 2020 will be held on October 10 and will be livestreamed across Razer’s major social network channels, including Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

RazerCon attendees can expect to tune-in to a variety of exciting events and activities, from exclusive reveals of new Razer products, to previews of upcoming games. The day will conclude with an online concert featuring performances by fan-favorite EDM and metal acts.

RazerCon 2020 will feature:

Global mixed reality keynote by Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan, hosted against the iconic Singapore skyline

The world’s first RGB lighting-reactive livestream

Razer panels held by product managers, showcasing new and unannounced products and discussing design and technology

Exclusive content showcases from multiple game studios such as Romero Games, Perfect World Entertainment, Paradox Interactive and technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA, and Western Digital

Appearances from gaming celebrities, including an audience meet and greet session with CloakZy and CourageJD, a RazerStreamer panel with PaladinAmber and many more

Concerts by top EDM artists, and metal concert headlined by Sabaton and Herman Li of DragonForce with special guests Tosin Abasi (Animals As Leaders) & Tim Henson (Polyphia)

Viewers will be invited to interact on stream to participate in contests and giveaways for a chance to score attractive prizes such as a brand-new Razer Blade 15, Razer and partner hardware, along with in-game items and beta keys from participating game studios.

“We have a very passionate and hardcore gaming community that has stuck with us for many years, and the idea of having a major gathering for Razer fans and all gamers out there was brought up countless times,” said Min-Liang Tan. “2020 has been a challenging year for everyone around the world, greatly limiting physical events. We see RazerCon as an opportunity to celebrate gaming and the Razer community while setting a new standard for online events.”

Global mixed reality keynote hosted against the iconic Singapore skyline

Traditional presentations in front of in-person audiences have become a thing of the past in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kicking off RazerCon 2020, Razer’s Co-founder and CEO, Min-Liang Tan, will showcase Razer’s latest products, services and announcements during a live, virtual keynote presentation set against the iconic Singapore skyline.

The backdrop will be brought to life through immersive mixed-reality technology which incorporates augmented real-time effects, along with live-composited visuals taken from real-world photography and video footage – all this while being streamed live.

The world’s first RGB lighting-reactive livestream

RazerCon attendees will be in for an audio-visual treat in the first-ever livestreamed event powered by Razer Chroma RGB lighting (patent pending), a proprietary RGB lighting technology system that features 16.8 million colors to create endless animated lighting effects. Viewers around the world are encouraged to turn on their Razer hardware during the show and watch their Razer Chroma-enabled devices sync and dance to world-class performances from top EDM artists, and heavy metal band Sabaton as well as Herman Li from DragonForce, all of which are part of the RazerCon post-event concert.

The concert portion of the online convention will also tout sound enhanced by the audio engineering experts at THX Ltd, which have been responsible for not only implementing THX Spatial Audio to high-end hardware products, but also delivering it to numerous digital events like the Ocean Meets Festival Music Event.

Exclusive showcases from Razer’s product teams and global game and technology partners

Beyond getting up close with the latest and greatest Razer products as well as new innovations exclusively revealed during the show, viewers will be treated to exclusive previews of upcoming game titles in a true celebration of everything gaming. Game titles include Empire of Sin by Romero Games, with a highlight of the title’s game pillars introduced by the legendary and award-winning game designer, Brenda Romero, a brand-new look at the wild frontier of the upcoming dungeon crawler Torchlight III from Echtra Games and Perfect World Entertainment, as well as a glimpse into the movie adaptation of Mutant Year Zero, directed by Hasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull.

Attendees can also expect content from many other premium partners supporting RazerCon, such as Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Western Digital® WD_BLACK™, ASRock, Paradox Interactive, Perfect World Entertainment, Capcom, and many more.

Interested fans can register their interest in the event from now and take part in contests and giveaways leading into the event for a chance to win attractive hardware from Razer and supporting partners.

EVENT DETAILS

RazerCon 2020 is on 10th October 2020, starting with the Razer CEO Keynote at 9:00AM PST

For more information, please visit https://www.razer.com/razercon

Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) Out Now

2020/09/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

25 years later, Nancy Meyers has brought together the cast of Father of the Bride & Father of the Bride Part II for a special mini-sequel she has written and directed to benefit World Central Kitchen. Father of the Bride Part 3 (ish) is now live only on Netflix’s YouTube and Facebook pages!

The cast of the original films returns including Steve Martin as George Banks, Diane Keaton as Nina Banks, Kieran Culkin as Matty Banks, Kimberly Williams-Paisley as Annie Banks-MacKenzie, George Newbern as Bryan MacKenzie, and Martin Short as Franck Eggelhoffer, plus a few special guests!

Nancy Meyers is a longtime supporter of World Central Kitchen and the inspiration for this project was to raise awareness and support for the organization. Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is working to provide meals for kids and families impacted by COVID-19. Additional information can be found on their website.

Mortal Shell Physical Edition Delayed

2020/09/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

Due to unprecedented challenges in the global distribution environment, the release date for the Mortal Shell physical edition has been delayed, its publisher Playstack announced today.

Originally scheduled for a simultaneous global release on October 2nd, it will now ship across several dates in different territories beginning October 23rd.

“We sincerely apologise to our fans all over the world who have been eagerly waiting for the physical release,” said Playstack CEO, Harvey Elliott.

“Our number one priority is to get Mortal Shell in your hands as soon as possible, therefore we have decided to release each edition of the game the very moment it becomes available. That in turn means a slightly scattered release.”

MORTAL SHELL ADJUSTED PHYSICAL RELEASE DATES

US:

PS4 and Xbox One: Nov 3

EUROPE:

PS4 and PC: Oct 23
Xbox One: Oct 30

For the latest up-to-date information on Mortal Shell’s physical release dates, visit www.mortalshell.com/physical. Announcements will also appear on Mortal Shell’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Discord feeds.

Disney+ Announces Drive-In Festival in Santa Monica

2020/09/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

From October 5-12, 2020, Disney+ will come to life at the Disney+ Drive-In Festival at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The screening series will bring guests together to enjoy the best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic under the stars in a safe and entertaining experience. The week will kick off with the world premiere of “The Right Stuff” before it starts streaming Friday, October 9 on Disney+. After six nights of fan-favorite screenings open to the public, the series will wrap with the premiere of the Disney+ Original Movie “Clouds,” debuting October 16 on the service.

The festival will be filled with beloved movie nights celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Tangled” and the 40th anniversary of “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” alongside the Los Angeles return of “The Sound Of Music Sing-A-Long”for the 55th anniversary of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic film. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the festival will feature the Pixar Animation Studio film “Coco” on Wednesday, October 7 while Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” will screen on Sunday, October 11 in celebration of International Day of the Girl. On Friday, October 9, guests can join Disney+ for a frightfully fun Halloween-themed night featuring “Hocus Pocus” and more spooky surprises in store. Each night will get started with a classic animated short, fan-favorite episodes of “The Simpsons” or sneak peek trailers from Disney+ Originals on the big screen.

Capacity is extremely limited and reservations will be required to attend. Beginning Monday, September 28 at 10 a.m. PT, fans can register for complimentary tickets at www.disneyplus.com/drive-in. One registration is required for each vehicle, with a maximum of four guests per vehicle. Event capacity is extremely limited and reservations will be required.

Disney+ Drive-In Festival 2020 Schedule

Monday, October 5 – “The Right Stuff” – World Premiere Screening

(Invite Only)

Tuesday, October 6 – “Tangled” 10th Anniversary Screening