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Over the Top WWI Commented Gameplay Trailer

2024/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Flying Squirrel Studio is excited to announce the release of a new commented gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated first-person shooter, “Over the Top WWI,” which is set for Early Access on Steam in 2024. This brutal and historically immersive FPS promises to redefine the genre with its detailed mechanics, expansive multiplayer battles, and a commitment to authenticity.

Watch Over the Top WWI new commented gameplay trailer here:

In the newly revealed trailer, viewers are guided through the core features of “Over the Top WWI” by the development team, showcasing the game’s dedication to delivering an unparalleled World War I experience. Here’s a breakdown of what players can expect:

Key Features:

  • Multiplayer and Singleplayer Modes: Engage in intense multiplayer battles with up to 200 players or bots, or immerse yourself in the game’s single player modes, each offering unique challenges and narratives.
  • Destructible Environments: Players can alter the battlefield with a variety of artillery, axes, and explosives, demolishing buildings, bridges, walls, and other structures to gain a tactical advantage.
  • Deformable Terrain: Experience the chaos of war as explosions and artillery impacts deform the terrain. Engineers can dig trenches and foxholes, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay.
  • Directional Melee Combat System: Inspired by games like Mount & Blade: Warband, this intuitive yet challenging system lets players master close-quarters combat with period-specific melee weapons.
  • Massive Battles: Participate in epic confrontations with up to 200 players or bots, each bringing unique strategies and roles to the sprawling battlefields.
  • Diverse Artillery Options: Choose from a range of heavy machine guns, mortars, and other artillery pieces to support your squad and devastate enemy positions.
  • Realistic Projectile Physics: The game meticulously models projectile velocity, twist rate, and other factors, providing a deeply authentic shooting experience.
  • Grim Realism with Gore & Blood: “Over the Top WWI” doesn’t shy away from the brutal realities of war, with detailed gore and blood effects adding to the visceral atmosphere.
  • Usable Tanks and Armored Vehicles: Drive iconic tanks like the Mark IV and the A7V Sturmpanzerwagen, bringing formidable firepower and mobility to the front lines.
  • Engineer Class Capabilities: Engineers play a crucial role in constructing barricades, digging trenches, and setting explosives, enhancing the strategic depth of gameplay.
  • Authentic Weapons and Uniforms: Featuring over 50 unique weapons from bolt-action rifles to submachine guns, each weapon is crafted with historical accuracy in mind.
  • Strategic Artillery Call-Ins: Call in powerful artillery strikes such as Chlorine Gas, Incendiary Bombs, and Creeping Barrage to turn the tide of battle.
  • Historical Maps and Music: Wage war across more than 12 maps inspired by historical World War I locations, accompanied by a selection of period-specific background music tracks.
  • Powerful Map Editor: Players can create their own custom maps with the included easy-to-learn yet powerful Map Editor, expanding the game’s replayability and community engagement.
  • Dynamic Environment Effects: The game features a dynamic time of day, weather, and seasonal changes, influencing gameplay and creating ever-evolving battle conditions.
  • Comprehensive Customization and Admin Tools: With over 120 server settings, players and administrators can fine-tune every aspect of the game to suit their preferences.

Jazwares Reveals SDCC Exclusive Collections

2024/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

Get excited! Jazwares, one of the world’s leading toy companies, is set to host a San Diego Comic-Con panel.  On Saturday, July 27, join industry icon and collectible connoisseur Jeremy Padawer as he moderates a candid conversation giving fans a sneak peek on all that’s hot from Jazwares in 2024 and beyond!

Members of the brand and design teams for fan-favorite brands Pokémon, Squishmallows, Star Wars Micro Galaxy Squadron, AEW, Total Anime, and Hello Kitty and Friends, along with some surprise talent appearances, will exclusively reveal new collectibles from a number of the company’s top brands. The Jazwares Spotlight panel will take place from 12:30-1:30 pm PT in room 5AB and interested Con-goers are invited to attend.

Fans who want to get up close and personal with the brand’s newest products and partake in various activations can also stop by the Jazwares booth (#3513 on the Show Floor) all weekend long. Plus, Tokidoki artist, Simone, will be at the booth on Friday, July 26 from 1-2 pm for signings. Con-goers will also have the chance to check out a variety of SDCC exclusives throughout the event including:

  • SQUISHMALLOWS – Exclusive SDCC Check-In Series Squishmallows will be on display, featuring fan favorites Joelle, Reshma, Tatiana, and Floyd, each glowing in the dark under blacklight.
  • POKÉMON – Journey to the Pokémon booth and pick up the SDCC-exclusive Kanto Region Favorites Set.
  • STAR WARS MICRO GALAXY SQUADRON – Join the Jedis and grab the exclusive X-Wing + Tie Fighter Game Console.
  • HELLO KITTY AND FRIENDS – Stop by the booth to celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary with an SDCC-exclusive plush.
  • MERMICORNO STARFALL – Dive into the fantastical and magical undersea world with new Mermicorno Starfall items.
  • DEVSERIES – Celebrate your favorite game devs at the Jazwares DevSeries booth. The brand will be showcasing the new Jailbreak product.
  • TOTAL ANIME – Stop by the booth for a sneak peek at Jazwares’ new Total Anime line.
  • ALL ELITE WRESTLING (AEW) – Tag into the AEW Booth to check out some exclusives and surprises.

Be sure to check out all of the exciting activities Jazwares will be partaking in at SDCC this year! For more information on Jazwares and its portfolio of popular brands, visit Jazwares on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and the official website at https://www.jazwares.com/.

Hasbro Returns to 2024 San Diego Comic-Con with Showcases and Experiences

2024/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, announces an incredible lineup for this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International. Fan-favorite brands to appear include TRANSFORMERS, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, G.I. JOE and Beyblade, as well as products based on premier collaboration brands, Star Wars™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company.

This year, the Hasbro booth design has been updated to better engage fans and create a more immersive space. The Hasbro Pulse Toy Store is back, and this year’s design includes an impressive second story for live interviews. Designer Tom Whalen (@strongstuff) has tied the booth together by giving the Hasbro booth a fresh new appearance, with each brand rendered in his iconic style, representing our belief that at the heart of every brand is the HASBRO PULSE.

“We are thrilled to return to 2024 San Diego Comic-Con with an evolved booth design and even more exhilarating experiences for our fans,” said Tim Kilpin, President of Toys, Board Games, Licensing & Entertainment at Hasbro. “This year, we are particularly excited to celebrate our upcoming film, TRANSFORMERS ONE, and bring an immersive and interactive showcase that will truly spotlight the creativity and innovation behind our iconic brands. We can’t wait to reveal fan-favorite products from BEYBLADE, TRANSFORMERS, G.I JOE and more to create countless unforgettable memories alongside our dedicated fanbase.”

HASBRO BOOTH #3213

  • Hasbro Pulse Booth – A physical manifestation of HasbroPulse.com, where the world’s biggest brands interact and play. This hub is a place for all levels of fandom where fans can visit, explore, experience, and engage with the hottest Hasbro products. Fan-favorite characters and gigantic photo opportunities come to life in an immersive space created with the best of all worlds, connected as one universe under the Hasbro banner. Arcade1Up will also showcase their Marvel vs Capcom 2 X-Men ’97 Edition Deluxe Arcade Machine in the Hasbro booth and The Infinity Game Board in the Hasbro streaming studio. The board includes an ever-expanding library of games, including Hasbro games.
  • Fans can stop by the booth to pick up unique Hasbro pins; two different pins are given out each day!
  • Hasbro Pulse Toy Store – Physical product purchases return at Hasbro’s booth, offering the very best selection of toys and collectibles, including:

o   Convention Exclusives – Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the following Hasbro products: TRANSFORMERS LEGACY UNITED VOYAGER CLASS FRACTURED FRIENDSHIP 2-PACK, G.I. JOE CLASSIFIED SERIES #130, COBRA COMMANDER (ONCE A MAN), STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DARTH MAUL & SITH SPEEDER figure and vehicle and MAGIC: THE GATHERING SECRET LAIR BURNING REVELATIONS.

o   First To Market – Marvel’s MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES DEATH’S HEAD will make its debut at the Hasbro Pulse Toy Store.

■        Attendees can request a time slot to purchase Hasbro products at the Hasbro Booth (#3213) at the Hasbro Pulse Toy Store through the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusives Portal. Limited quantities will be available to order on HasbroPulse.com after the convention. While supplies last.

○        Select Hasbro Products: Purchase some of the hottest Hasbro products, including the TRANSFORMERS COLLABORATIVE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES X TRANSFORMERS PARTY WALLOP FIGURE, STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES SABINE ELECTRONIC HELMET, MAGIC: THE GATHERING SECRET LAIR: BURNING REVELATIONS, THE MAKING OF ORIGINAL DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: 1970-77 BOOK, and more.

  • Hasbro Booth Experiential Area – The Hasbro booth will feature an experiential area that will include fan-engagement opportunities and fun activities featuring fan-favorite Hasbro brands. This includes demos from Robosen and up-close product opportunities with Beyblade (Sunday) and the TRANSFORMERS ONE Power Flip Optimus Prime (Sunday). In addition, fans can create their own custom G.I. JOE file card and get airbrush tattoos of Hasbro brand logos to showcase their fandom.  Schedules will be published daily on Hasbro’s San Diego Comic-Con monitor and on Hasbro Pulse socials (@HasbroPulse on Instagram, X, Facebook and YouTube).
  • Hasbro Pulse Fanstreaming Studio – For the first time ever, Hasbro will be giving fans a front row seat to all the Hasbro SDCC action with exclusive video streaming from the booth. Hosted by Toy Hunter’s Jordan Hembrough, and available for fans 18+ on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel, studio content will feature interviews, panel recaps, product reveals, franchise and design discussions, and more. Fans can expect interviews and appearances by Arif S. Kinchen (Jazz) and Frank Todaro (Starscream), TRANSFORMERS G1 40th Anniversary Voice Actors; Robert Kirkman, comic book writer, screenwriter, producer and Chairman of Skybound Entertainment; Mark Rosewater, Head Designer for Magic: The Gathering; Sgt. Slaughter, G.I. JOE icon; and more.

HASBRO BRAND AND PARTNER PANELS
Attendees are invited to learn more about Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE brands and MAGIC THE GATHERING’s Mark Rosewater and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS with premier collaboration brands, Star Wars and Marvel, through special panel experiences featuring new product reveals and major updates, along with other partner presentations

Thursday, July 25

  • PARAMOUNT PICTURES: TRANSFORMERS ONE: July 25 at 11:45AM – 12:45PM | Hall H – Paramount Animation & HASBRO Entertainment bring a panel discussion and exclusive footage presentation to fans with talent Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Keegan-Michael Key, along with the Director, Academy Award® winner Josh Cooley, and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura.
  • Hasbro G.I. JOE Brand Panel: Thursday, July 25 at 5:00PM – 6:00PM | Room: 25ABC – Join the G.I. JOE development team for a LIVE launch of the new Classified Series HasLab! This behind-the-scenes look will also feature additional new product news, including never-before-heard stories, digital character renders, in-hand figure prototypes, pre-order launches, and maybe even a special guest.

Friday, July 26

  • Marvel Legends Panel with Hasbro: Friday, July 26, 12:30PM – 1:30PM | Room: 5AB – The Hasbro and Marvel product experts will discuss exciting news about Hasbro’s ever-popular Marvel Legends product line! Attendees will also get a sneak peek of upcoming, never-before-seen items, followed by a Q&A for your burning Marvel Legends questions.
  • Hasbro Star Wars Panel: Friday, July 26, 2:00PM – 3:00PM | Room: 7AB – Join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line, including the Black Series and The Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises. May the Force be with you!
  • Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Panel: Friday, July 26, 6:00PM – 7:00PM | Room: 25ABC – Join the Hasbro TRANSFORMERS Toy Development team as they take you behind the scenes to unveil the latest character figures from across the iconic brand. Plus, time permitting, there will also be a Q&A session filled with trivia and more!
  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Across the Morphin Grid: Friday, July 26, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM| Room 5AB – After 8 years and over 120 issues, BOOM! Studios’ Power Rangers universe is coming to an end… but not without a few final surprises! Join Melissa Flores, writer of the climactic “Darkest Hour” event, alongside the iconic Ryan Parrott, the original Pink Ranger, Amy Jo Johnson, and the original Black Ranger, Walter Jones, for a behind-the-scenes peek at the final issues of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers… and an exclusive look ahead at what’s next. Moderated by Matt Hotson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return).
  • TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE The Energon Universe is HERE: Friday, July 26, 4:30PM – 5:30PM | Room 5AB – WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST COMICS IN THE WORLD! TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and Void Rivals from Skybound have taken over the comic book world and we’ve got the top secret reveals you can’t miss. Superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander), Tom Reilly (Duke), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) deliver the panel that will have everyone talking!

Saturday, July 27

  • Celebrating 50 Years of Dungeons & Dragons: Saturday, July 27 at 10:00AM – 11:00AM | Room: 6DE – Dungeons & Dragons is celebrating 50 years! From countless hours of adventures and storytelling, new editions and book releases, to the rising tabletop entertainment and pop culture takeover. Come listen to industry experts as they share how Dungeons & Dragons has taken its place on top of the pop culture dungeon
  • Magic: The Gathering Panel, Blogatog Live: Saturday 6:30 pm -7:30 pm | Room 24ABC

Magic head designer Mark Rosewater presents this one-man program in which he re-creates his daily blog, answering the audience’s questions about the making of the popular trading card game and revealing new, never-before-seen cards, mechanics, and more!

Sunday, July 28

  • Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern Panel: Sunday at 11:00AM | Room: 32AB

Taliesin Jaffe (Critical Role) moderates a panel about the hit off-Broadway theatrical experience               Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern which includes co-creators David Carpenter             (producer, Puffs) and Sarah Davis Reynolds (game designer, Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-              Sided Tavern), Set/Costume/Prop Designer KC McGeorge (Dimension 20) and other special             guests. The panel will discuss the creation of the show from idea to page to stage and include a     Q&A session with the audience.

BLADES OF GLORY: BEYBLADE X COMIC-CON SHOWDOWN 2024 POP-UP EVENT

Bards and Cards will host a special BEYBLADE X event at Bards & Cards, located at in the heart of Downtown San Diego at 936 5th Ave, on Saturday, July 27, for one of three thrilling 8-person tournaments at 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm (for ages 13+). Attendees can look forward to an action-packed experience battling it out with an array of BEYBLADE X products. Attendance is free and open to the public. Follow @bardsandcards and visit https://bardsandcards.com for more event info and how you can sign up to participate in the tournaments.

SUPER7’S DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 50TH ANNIVERSARY POP-UP EVENT

Join Super7 for a special pop-up event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons at the Super7 San Diego Store, located at 701 8th Avenue, during San Diego Comic-Con 2024 for an immersive experience that no D&D fan will want to miss. A specially designed space brings the iconic fantasy universe to life that features exclusive Super7 x Dungeons & Dragons toys, apparel & accessories, and more. For more information, follow Super7 (@super7) and Dungeons & Dragons (@dndwizards) on social media.

Midsummer Scream 2024 Expects Record Attendance

2024/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

The most memorable monsters, the most frightening films, the most horrific haunts, and the most fun any horror fan can have outside of Halloween will all come to the Long Beach Convention Center July 26 to July 28 as MIDSUMMER SCREAM returns for its biggest event ever.

Three-day general-admission passes have sold out, but a limited number of single-day passes and weekend VIP “Gold Bat” passes for MIDSUMMER SCREAM may still be available for purchase at www.MidsummerScream.com. 

A non-stop, weekend-long celebration of all things Halloween and horror, MIDSUMMER SCREAM serves as the official kickoff to spooky season. It combines unique experiences like the massive Hall of Shadows—which brings together multiple walk-through haunted attractions and displays in one location—with a spook-tacular lineup of celebrities, presentations, panels, activities and events, along with more than 300 vendors offering their wicked wares.

This year’s MIDSUMMER SCREAM is shaping up to be the largest yet, with 50,000 people expected to haunt the halls of the Long Beach Convention Center. Every event and activity throughout the weekend can be found on the official Midsummer Scream app, downloadable from all major app stores for mobile devices—here’s a quick glimpse at what’s in store for attendees during three fright-filled days:

  • Presentation by Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights and an interactive photo-op from Universal Products & Experiences, featuring Universal Monsters, Chucky and M3GAN;
  • Lionsgate’s Gears of Fear a special immersive attraction that marks the first studio-produced walk-through experience within the Hall of Shadows and showcases the company’s legacy of horror;
  • Additional  presentations offering sneak peeks at the most popular West Coast destinations of the Halloween season, including Knott’s Scary Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor, Castle Dark at Castle Park, the Winchester Mystery House, and Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group (Delusion, Haunted Hayride and more);
  • Paramount Scares display and appearances by Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat from the Paranormal Activity films;
  • Opportunities to see horror legends Cassandra Peterson (aka “Elvira, Mistress of the Dark”) and David Dastmalchian, star of Late Night With the Devil, among other popular stars and celebrities appearing throughout the weekend;
  • “The Screaming Room” short film festival presented by HorrorBuzz;
  • A special presentation by L.A.’s most shocking theatrical experience, “Urban Death”;
  • JFI Productions haunts the show floor to celebrate the return of CREEP Los Angeles, begging the question: “Do you believe in Ghosts?” 

And that’s just the beginning! Throughout the three days, MIDSUMMER SCREAM also presents the popular Black Cat Lounge, offering guests an opportunity to meet and adopt cats and kittens; Paranormal Pixie’s Pumpkin Patch, a “scare-free” zone for the youngest fright fans; and more than 300 vendors specializing in a horrific, haunted and delightfully devilish array of products.

“We’ve been truly overwhelmed by the response fans have had to Midsummer Scream and the way this event grows by leaps and bounds every year,” said David Markland, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Midsummer Scream. “We broke attendance records in 2023 and are on track to do the same this year, proving that Halloween is a state of mind that lasts throughout the year, and horror fans are incredibly enthusiastic and passionate.”

In addition to planning each day’s activities using the MIDSUMMER SCREAM app, Halloween fans can be the first to know what’s coming to MIDSUMMER SCREAM by signing up for the event’s digital newsletter at www.MidsummerScream.com and by following @midsummerscream on Facebook and Instagram.

Single-day passes for MIDSUMMER SCREAM range from $38 for adult admission to $150 for a three-day VIP “Gold Bat” pass. Except at the Gold Bat pass level, children under 10 are free with an accompanying adult.

Nobody Wants to Die Launch Trailer

2024/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Critical Hit Games and PLAION’s interactive noir story, Nobody Wants to Die, is out today on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam for $24.99.

Nobody Wants to Die is a thrilling, narrative-driven adventure inspired by neo-noir films that takes place in futuristic New York City. Playing as Detective James Karra, you investigate crime scenes using time manipulation and advanced technology to uncover clues and unmask a killer in an era where death is a thing of the past and the dangers of transhumanism are prevalent.

“Since the beginning, we’ve wanted to create a visually spectacular narrative driven game.” said Critical Hit Games CEO and Lead Game Designer, Grzegorz Goleń. “Our small, passionate and experienced team have used Unreal Engine 5 to create an incredibly realistic environment and world. We can’t wait for players to lose themselves in Nobody Wants to Die’s sci-fi world.”

Critical Hit Games have been committed to creating a unique narrative driven experience, with innovative gameplay mechanics and cutting-edge visuals, to ensure players are still thinking about their experience long after their game has ended.

“We wanted to make a thought-provoking narrative for our players,” says Critical Hit Games’ Lead Writer, Marcin Grembowicz. “We created the world of Nobody Wants to Die by only making one metaphysical change – the possibility for consciousness transfer. To inspire players to think about contemporary values, the rules of the world and what is important in life. We are really trying to create a heightened experience for our players.”

Starting today, players will also be able to purchase the Soundtrack Bundle on Steam which includes the Nobody Wants to Die Soundtrack for $29.99. The soundtrack has been composed by the award-wining composer Mikolai Stroinski, who has previously composed for The Witcher 3, Diablo Immortal, League of Legends, Age of Empires 4, and more.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Companion Voice Actor Panel Announced for SDCC

2024/07/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

Join EA and BioWare for their voice acting and lore panel, Dragon Age: Meet The Heroic Companions of Thedas, which will feature some of the voices behind Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s companions Lucanis, Harding, Emmrich and Neve, as well as BioWare’s John Epler (Creative Director) and Ashley Barlow (Creative Performance Director). The panel, moderated by GameSpot host and producer Lucy James, will discuss the motivations and inspirations that have lit up the personalities and uniqueness of each companion, get a first exclusive look at companion gameplay, and explore how bonds and connections will unfold through BioWare’s dynamic conversation system.

When: Friday, July 26 from 3:15PM – 4:15PM

Where: Room 6BCF at San Diego Convention Center

Giveaway: Attendees will also receive a ticket to claim a Dragon Age: The Veilguard poster at SDCC, while supplies last!

Silent Depth 2: Pacific – Release Date Announcement Trailer

2024/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

MicroProse is happy to announce that Silent Depth 2: Pacific, the new gripping lite sub-sim is available NOW in Early Access. Get ready to fill the shoes of a WWII submarine commander in the treacherous Pacific waters at the height of the conflict.

Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a sim-lite submarine game, designed for fans looking for an easy-to-learn, arcade-style naval experience without requiring the use of technical manuals or hours of study to manually calculate torpedo launch vectors.

Tailored to fans who fell in love with the original Silent Service series, Silent Depth 2: Pacific is a great choice to ‘get your feet wet’ as we continue to develop new features throughout Early Access.

Much like the highly approachable ‘classic’ submarine games from the past, this game allows you to perform important roles on the ship whilst keeping you focused on maximizing the tonnage you send to the bottom of the ocean. Prepare to scout merchant ships, destroy enemy convoys, launch torpedos, fire your deck guns, and then dive to safety in the deep thermal layers from incoming destroyers.

Starship Troopers: Extermination Meet Casper Van Dien at Gamescom

2024/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

Publisher Knights Peak and developer Offworld are inviting gamescom visitors to Do Their Part and experience the 16-player-multiplayer-game Starship Troopers: Extermination in Hall 10.1, Booth E021. Visitors can look forward to co-operative confrontations against the merciless arachnids and photos with a life-sized bug. As a special highlight, Casper Van Dien, the main actor from the 1997 Starship Troopers movie, will be on site to meet his fellow Vanguards!

Casper Van Dien and members from the Dev team will be available for a meet & greet on Thursday, August 22nd from 6:00 pm CEST in Hall 10.1, Booth E021. Fans will have the opportunity to meet the actor in person and find out more about his role in the game. He will be supported by a squad from the Starship Troopers German Division, who will be on hand to help him fight the alien threat. A life-sized bug directly from the video game, produced by the 3D printing experts at Creative Polymer, will also be available for photos at the public booth.

Starship Troopers: Extermination will leave Early Access on Steam on October 11th, 2024 and will be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players will be sent to the front lines of a war against the Arachnids on all platforms, where they must work together to complete tasks, collect resources, build a base and defend it!

Players can look forward to new enemies, new planets and a new single-player mode at release, which offers an action-packed experience with Star Power by Casper Van Dien. You can get a taste of this new content at gamescom!

For news and updates from Starship Troopers: Extermination and Knights Peak, please visit: https://starshiptroopersextermination.com/ and https://knightspeak.com

The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch To Make Panel Debut at San Diego Comic Con

2024/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

The HISTORY Channel’s hit nonfiction series “The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch” is making its debut at San Diego Comic-Con with an exclusive panel featuring  aerospace engineer, astrophysicist and lead scientist Dr. Travis Taylor, Defense Intelligence Senior Executive (Retired) Jay Stratton, and others. The series follows current ranch owner Brandon Fugal alongside an accredited team of scientists, researchers, and experts as they conduct carefully curated scientific experiments, daring drilling and drone exercises, and more in an effort to uncover what’s taking place on the anomalous 512-acre hotspot of high strangeness and UAP-related activity. New episodes currently air Tuesdays at 9/8c with the 2-hour season five finale airing on Tuesday, July 23 at 9/8c.

Please see details below and join in on the conversation by using #SecretOfSkinwalkerRanch #SDCC2024.

HISTORY’s “THE SECRET OF SKINWALKER RANCH” PANEL – Thursday, July 25 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Hilton San Diego Bayfront (Indigo Ballroom)

Can You Keep A Secret? Unveiling the Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch – Ever seen a UAP? Or witnessed something strange and unusual that you couldn’t explain? Join the experts from The HISTORY® Channel’s hit series The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, including astrophysicist and lead scientist Dr. Travis Taylor and others, for a dynamic panel discussing the motivations, inclinations and secret findings currently taking place at one of the most infamous UAP and paranormal hotspots to ever exist. Moderator will be Matt Zoller Seitz (New York Magazine/Vulture). Cast subject to change.

D23 Expo 2024 Exclusive Shopping Experiences Unveiled

2024/07/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Today, Disney announced details of the augmented shopping experience coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa®, including new locations and licensees, exclusive merchandise, and advanced technology to help ease the shopping experience. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will bring the best in Disney storytelling and innovation to Anaheim, California, on August 9, 10, and 11, 2024, and guests will be able to experience expansive retail offerings from across the worlds of Disney, from limited edition pins to clothing, books, music, and more.

WHERE TO SHOP

World of Disney: The Product Experience
Disney fans are unlike any other and, at this year’s event, they will have the opportunity to take their fandom to the next level with World of Disney: The Product Experience, the must-visit destination to shop and explore new and limited-edition merchandise from D23 Marketplace, Disney Publishing, Disney Store, and more. This expansive and reimagined experience will be located on North Level 200 of the Anaheim Convention Center. Disney Consumer Products invites fans to interact and engage with some of their favorite products and stories from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars.

D23 Marketplace
Returning this year in a new location within World of Disney: The Product Experience is the D23 Marketplace. This 16,000 square-foot retail location will bring together the most exciting products from DisneyStore.com and Disney Parks, offering merchandise from fan-favorite collections including Disney Limited Edition Dolls; the brand-new vinyl series Disney Lacers; and Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar must-haves. For those fans of Disney Pin Trading, this will also be a great spot to buy all-new limited-edition styles including a special collection that nods to the 25th Anniversary of Disney Pin Trading. Attendees will find a wide assortment of new product debuts, curated brand collections, specialty items, and milestone anniversary collectibles.

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.

Disney Publishing
Disney Publishing shares stories that foster a love of reading, inspire natural curiosity, and excite fans. Home to best-selling books, comics, magazines, digital interactive storytelling products, audiobooks, and beyond, Disney Publishing merchandise will be located within World of Disney: The Product Experience as the premiere destination for Disney books, fan-favorite stories, and collectible titles. First-to-market books will be available including must-reads from Bob Weis, former President of Walt Disney Imagineering; Pete Docter, Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer; Martha Blanding, incoming Disney Legend; Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano in the animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and more. These celebrated authors will also sign copies of their new books at both Talent Central and Live at World of Disney: The Product Experience. While they shop, fans can also enjoy a brand-new sip and shop experience featuring the latest blend from Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Co.

The Walt Disney Company Store
The Walt Disney Company Store is making its first appearance at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event with not one, but two locations on the show floor. The Walt Disney Company Store in Hall D will feature new merchandise from The Walt Disney Studios, the Walt Disney Archives, and The Walt Disney Company. From The Walt Disney Studios, guests will enjoy a collaboration with Loungefly featuring a Studio Patches Canvas Backpack, as well as a crossbody bag highlighting the renowned Team Disney building that includes a Disney Legends Award detachable coin purse. The Walt Disney Archives assortment will include a Studio Baseball League Jersey and The Walt Disney Company collection will include a stylish denim jacket, collegiate ivory tee, and sleek 16”computer sleeve. This location will also feature collectible figurines depicting iconic locations across The Walt Disney Studios Lot, including the Partners Statue, Sharing the Magic Statue, Pluto’s Corner Sign, and Water Tower. This location will be cashless. In collaboration with D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, The Walt Disney Company Store will now be home to the official merchandise for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Fans will be able to shop a variety of products, from varsity jackets to a pin trading backpack.

The Walt Disney Company Pin Store
The Walt Disney Company Pin Store in Hall B will feature a large assortment of limited-edition pins with a new assortment daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This store is a perfect spot for both new and experienced collectors. This location will be cashless.

Mickey’s of Glendale
Mickey’s of Glendale, the Walt Disney Imagineering store, returns to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, with two stores in Hall C of the Anaheim Convention Center. This year at Mickey’s of Glendale, fans will find numerous collections featuring the work and talent of Disney Imagineers. These unique spotlight collections are inspired by Disney characters, theme park attractions, and more. Shop wickedly cute Disney Villain enamel figures or dive into the comic book world of Walt Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store
Disney pin enthusiasts will want to stop by the Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, which will release a new assortment of limited-edition pins daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store will be cashless and require guests to have the Disneyland app downloaded to their smartphone device to make a purchase. Come prepared and have the app downloaded and account created ahead of time.

Disney Studio Store Hollywood
The magic of Hollywood returns to Anaheim at the Disney Studio Store Hollywood, located in Hall B, where guests can purchase newly released limited-edition pins, framed pin sets, and official Disney Studio Store Hollywood branded apparel. New limited-edition pins will be released on Friday and Saturday. While at this location, guests can stop by and snap a selfie in a sweet photo op! The Disney Studio Store Hollywood will be cashless.

Sponsors and Licensees
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will also have more fan-favorite brands and shopping opportunities than ever before throughout the show floor. Fans will find new and D23-exclusive merchandise including mini backpacks, keychains, and pins from Loungefly; a lab-grown Mickey Mouse pendant from Pandora; event-branded charms from RockLove Jewelry; and pieces featuring Disney Princess and Villain characters from Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry. Fans will also see Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars-inspired watches from Citizen Watch and the limited-edition Infinity Gem Collection from East Continental Gems. Brands including Cakeworthy, RSVLTS, Rock ‘Em Socks, BoxLunch, and Her Universe will have new, event-exclusive, and first-to-purchase apparel for sale. Fans of Disney Lorcana TCG will have access to a limited-edition D23 Collection set at Ravensburger’s booth on the show floor, and Hallmark will have a Keepsake Ornament. Kidrobot is launching a new Stitch collection, and Just Play will have a new Disney Doorables collection, among other products.

HOW TO SHOP

Disney is dedicated to making the fan shopping experience seamless and is excited to announce the return of merchandise mobile checkout and virtual queue at select locations. Both services will be available through a direct link from the Disney D23 app to the Disneyland app. The Disney D23 app is currently available for download on the app store for iOS and Android devices and an update coming soon will add functionality to help guests navigate all the entertainment, presentations, shopping, photo opportunities, and magic that Disney has in store at this year’s event. The Disneyland app is currently available for download on the app store for iOS and Android devices. Many locations are cashless venues and will only accept a credit or debit card.

Fans will have the opportunity to explore the show floor while waiting to shop by signing up for a “boarding group” with virtual queue on the Disneyland app through the Disney D23 app and receive a notification when it’s their turn to shop. Joining the virtual queue does not grant immediate access to any experience, and there may still be a queue and waiting period at the location. The virtual queue is limited in capacity and subject to availability.

Guests will be able to access the D23 Marketplace, The Walt Disney Company Store, The Walt Disney Company Pin Store, Mickey’s of Glendale (Friday only), Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store, and Disney Studio Store Hollywood (Friday and Saturday only) only via virtual queue. Virtual queue will be required to shop at these locations starting when the event opens at 9 AM PT each day. There will be no stand-by queues available in the mornings, but stand-by opportunities may be available later in the afternoon each day if all virtual queue boarding groups have been recalled. All merchandise is subject to availability and inventory may sell out. The number of items per purchase will be limited. Traditional queuing is available at locations not utilizing virtual queue.

Save time while shopping by paying for items using the Disneyland app at select locations. Simply scan each item’s barcode to add it to a shopping bag and pay for items by selecting “Purchase.” Once a purchase is complete, show the QR code confirmation to a Cast Member at the merchandise mobile checkout station to scan before exiting the store. A digital receipt will be sent to the email address linked to the Disneyland app, and all eligible discounts will be automatically applied. The merchandise mobile checkout service is available in addition to traditional checkout services.