Author - Jerry Paxton

Cartoon Network and Outright Games Announce Ben 10 Video Game

2020/03/03

London, March 3, 2020 – Cartoon Network, the #1 global animated series network, and worldwide family entertainment publisher Outright Games, today announced a major partnership to create a brand-new video game set within the iconic world of Ben 10. Developed by studio PHL Collective, this exciting new video game will launch on consoles and PC later this year.

The game announcement comes hot on the heels of recently announced news that the world of Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 will expand when Ben 10 vs. The Universe: The Movie, premieres globally this fall. Featuring new characters, settings and powers for Ben, fans won’t want to miss his most epic adventure yet. The movie is the first for the newest iteration of Ben 10, which debuted around the world in 2016.

Outright Games pride themselves on bringing the best kids’ stories to life, and with this new game set within the popular Ben 10 franchise, they are looking to cement their position as the leading global publisher of family-friendly, interactive entertainment.

‘We are thrilled to be working with Cartoon Network again to create a brand-new Ben 10 game’ said Terry Malham, CEO of Outright Games. ‘Returning to the world of Ben 10 is something we’ve been keen to do for a while. The response from fans has been incredibly positive and we are so glad to work with Cartoon Network and continue to develop this ongoing partnership.’

To keep up to date with information around the new Ben 10 game please visit the Outright Games website and social channels: Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Mythic Odysseys of Theros Sourcebook Announced for D&D 5e

2020/03/03

Jerry Paxton

RENTON, WA – March 2, 2020 – Get ready to clash with the gods of Theros! Wizards of the Coast is combining the world’s greatest roleplaying game with the world’s greatest strategy game to create one amazing adventure! Mythic Odysseys of Theros is a Dungeons & Dragons campaign sourcebook set in the Magic: The Gathering world of Theros where players can wield god-weapons and select new races to indulge in a challenge fit for the gods. Mythic Odysseys of Theros will be available everywhere on June 2, 2020!

Walk the lands of Theros and choose a supernatural gift that sets players on the path of destiny, aligning with one of Theros’ fifteen gods and carving a tale of odysseys and ordeals. The new sourcebook introduces several new races and subclasses, including the Bard’s College of Eloquence and Paladin’s Oath of Heroism, presenting players with challenging mythic monsters. Destiny and immortal schemes will lead players to unknown challenges, leaving behind tales that are celebrated in the pantheon of myths and writ among the eternal stars.

Mythic Odysseys of Theros will be available everywhere on June 2 and will retail for $49.95. An alternative cover with a distinctive design by Kevin Tong is available exclusively in game stores on June 2. For more information about Mythic Odysseys of Theros and Dungeons & Dragons, please go to dungeonsanddragons.com.

The Walking Dead: World Beyond to Screen at Wizard World Cleveland

2020/02/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

CLEVELAND, February 28, 2020 – “The Walking Dead” franchise has been a favorite of Wizard World fans since the original show first aired on AMC on Halloween 2010. Now, almost 10 years later, Wizard World Cleveland attendees will have the opportunity to be among the first to see the premier episode of the newest series in the ‘“TWD” Universe, “The Walking Dead: World Beyond,” during a special, advanced screening on Saturday, March 7 at 6:15 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.

Attendance is part of the regular admission at Wizard World Cleveland, which will be held March 6-8. Fans with three-day or Saturday tickets may attend, on a first-arrive, first seated basis.

“The Walking Dead: World Beyond” features two young female protagonists (Aliyah Royale as “Iris” and Alexa Mansour as “Hope”) and focuses on the first generation to come-of-age in the apocalypse as we know it. Some will become heroes. Some will become villains. In the end, all of them will be changed forever. Grown up and cemented in their identities, both good and bad. In addition to Royale and Manour, the series stars Nicolas Cantu, Hal Cumpston, Nico Tortorella, Annet Mahendru and Julia Ormond. It was co-created by Scott M. Gimple and “The Walking Dead” veteran writer and producer Matt Negrete, who is the showrunner of the new series. Produced and distributed by AMC Studios, the series will premiere on Sunday, April 12 at 10 p.m. ET on AMC.

Chandler Riggs, who portrayed “Carl Grimes” in the original “The Walking Dead” will be among the celebrities in attendance at the sixth annual Wizard World Cleveland. Stars of the hit series “Outlander” (Caitriona Balfe, Richard Rankin, Colin McFarlane, Duncan Lacroix) and “Teen Wolf” (Tyler Hoechlin, Khylin Rhambo, Ian Bowen, Dylan Sprayberry), classic film The Princess Bride standouts (Cary Elwes, Wallace Shawn), Emily Swallow (“The Mandalorian”), the “Supergirl” tandem of Mehcad Brooks and Jesse Rath, Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk,” “The King of Queens”), WWE Hall of Famer D-Von Dudley, voice actors Phil LaMarr (“Futurama,” “Samurai Jack”), Austin Tindle (“My Hero Academia,” “Dragonball Z”), Kyle Phillips (“My Hero Academia,” “The Silver Guardian”) and Aaron Roberts (“My Hero Academia,” “Dragon Ball Super.”) and video game “Overwatch” voice actors (Anjali Bhimani, Benz Antoine, Carolina Ravassa, Chloe Hollings) are also scheduled to appear.

Wizard World Cleveland will feature an “Animation Celebration” of top animators, writers and artists, as well as an outstanding array of programming, live entertainment, cosplay contests, gaming, dedicated Kids Zone and more. Kato Kaelin serves as entertainment host on the main show stage.

Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The third event scheduled on the 2020 Wizard World calendar, Cleveland show hours are Friday, March 6, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World Cleveland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.

For more on the 2020 Wizard World Cleveland, visit http://wizd.me/ClevelandPR.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Opening Cinematic

2020/02/27

Jerry Paxton

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

DUBLIN — Feb. 27, 2020 — Larian Studios has been on the road alongside Wizards of the Coast showing off Baldur’s Gate 3 for the very first time, and now the team is ready to reveal this next-generation turn-based RPG to the world with the release of the game’s CGI intro and first gameplay screenshots.

Forged with the new Divinity 4.0 engine and coming to early access later this year, Baldur’s Gate 3 gives you unprecedented freedom to explore, experiment, and interact with a world that truly reacts to your choices. A grand, cinematic narrative brings you closer to your characters than ever before as you venture through the Forgotten Realms of Dungeons & Dragons in Larian’s biggest adventure yet.

Gather your party for a tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power. Abducted, infected, lost… You are turning into a monster, drawn from a Mind Flayer parasite planted in your brain, but as the corruption inside you grows, so too does your power. That power may help you to survive, but there will be a price to pay. More than any ability, the bonds of trust that you build within your party could be your greatest strength. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, you will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms together. Resist and turn darkness against itself — or embrace corruption and become the ultimate evil.

Choose from a wide selection of D&D races and classes, or play as an origin character with a hand-crafted background. Play alone, selecting your companions carefully, or as a party of up to four in online multiplayer.

No two adventures will ever be the same. The Forgotten Realms are a vast, detailed and diverse world, and there are secrets to be discovered all around you — even verticality is a vital part of exploration. Adventure, loot, battle, romance… how you survive, and the mark you leave on the world, is up to you.

Features

Online multiplayer for up to four players allows you to combine your forces in combat and split your party to follow your own quests and agendas. Devise the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of chaos when your friends least expect it.
Origin characters offer a hand-crafted experience, each with their own unique traits, agenda, and outlook on the world. Their stories intersect with the wider narrative, and your choices will determine whether those stories end in redemption, salvation, domination or other outcomes.
Evolved turn-based combat based on the D&D 5E ruleset. Team-based initiative, advantage and disadvantage, and roll modifiers join combat cameras, expanded environmental interactions, and a new fluidity in combat that rewards strategy and foresight.
Define the future of the Forgotten Realms through your choices and the roll of the dice. No matter who you play or what you roll, the world and its inhabitants will react to your story.
Player-initiated turn-based mode allows you to pause the world around you at any time even outside of combat. See an opportunity for a tactical advantage before combat begins? Want to pull off a heist with pin-point precision? Need to escape a fiendish trap? Split your party, prepare ambushes, sneak in the darkness — and create your own luck!

Stellaris: Federations – Story Trailer

2020/02/27

Jerry Paxton

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

STOCKHOLM – Feb. 27, 2020 – Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of games that remind you why it’s important to vote, today announced that Stellaris’ upcoming diplomacy-driven expansion, Federations, launches for PC on March 17, 2020. The pen is mightier than the plasma launcher in this expansion that focuses on the galactic community and its internal politics with expanded capabilities for federations and the establishment of a powerful galactic senate. Stellaris: Federations is now available for pre-order for PC platforms for a suggested retail price of $19.99 / €19.99 / £15.49.

Federations can be pre-ordered at the below platforms:

Federations features include:

Expanded Federations: With expanded diplomacy capabilities, players can build up the internal cohesion of their Federations and unlock powerful rewards for all members. Whether you join a Trade League, Martial Alliance, or Hegemony, membership can be extremely advantageous.

Galactic Community: Unite the space empires with a galactic senate that can vote on a wide range of resolutions to drive legislative agendas. For example, players can pass a resolution to increase commitments to collective defense or funnel profit towards wealthy elites. Members can also sanction those who defy the community, and enact a single galactic focus. Sway the senate to position yourself as a leader, trading favors and maneuvering, doing whatever it takes to gain influence among schemers.

Origins: Each empire has a story that shapes its path. Give your civilization deeper roots with the new system of Origins. By choosing an Origin, players can flesh out their empire’s background and alter its starting conditions. Whether it’s Void Dwellers who have abandoned their homeworld to live in perpetual orbit, or a society that worships and protects a powerful Tree of Life, you can lay the groundwork wisely for the seeds of your empire.

New Constructions: Construct glorious new projects for your empire like the Juggernaut, a massive mobile starbase that provides a movable repair base even in enemy territory, or the Mega Shipyard, a new megastructure that can churn out fleets with incredible speed. Offering both tactical advantages and a good dose of shock and/or awe, these are sure to be an asset to any space empire.

For more information about Stellaris, visit http://www.stellaris.com/

BIOSTAR Launches Upgraded H61 Motherboards

2020/02/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News

27th of February 2020, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR, a leading brand of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices, today introduces the H61MHV2 motherboard that supports Intel’s 2nd and 3rd generation Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron processors in the 1155 package. BIOSTAR has been a manufacturer of robust and highly reliable motherboards for many years and has a wide range of models on both Intel and AMD platforms to choose from and a plethora of supplementary components catering to many user preferences.

Due to popular demand and the availability of supporting components, BIOSTAR has decided to relaunch INTEL’s H61 chipset series motherboards with the all-new H61MHV2 motherboard, a reboot of its popular predecessor the IH61MF-Q5. Built in a Micro-ATX form factor, the H61MHV2 motherboard is packed with some of the most requested upgrades build to be compatible with the old architecture and looks to provide a robust, affordable and highly reliable user experience that caters consumers who are looking for a good motherboard to upgrade their existing office workstation without breaking the bank.

The H61MHV2 motherboard is equipped to support 2 DIMMs of DDR3 rams that offer better bandwidth and has a lower operating voltage range for lower power consumption. It is also equipped with HD Audio and HDMI which offer crystal clear sound effects and high definition video output that provide users with a more immersive experience for daily content consumption and gaming. The H61MHV2 is also equipped with GbE LAN that delivers 10 times faster speeds than traditional Ethernet LAN and deals with heavy applications without any latency and is backwards compatible with any existing GbE devices.

Overall the BIOSTAR H61MHV2 motherboard is an amazing upgrade for office users who like to run basic tasks such as browsing the web, sending emails and running office applications in a reliable and affordable package.

Learn more about the BIOSTAR H61MHV2 here.

Scare Package Official Trailer Released

2020/02/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Austin, TX — February 26, 2020 — We’re thrilled to present the first trailer for SCARE PACKAGE, a new horror-comedy anthology that brings together some of the brightest rising stars in horror filmmaking today. This splatter-packed, deviously clever throwback pays homage to horror classics with seven hilarious, meta tales of terror, each exploring—and subverting—different genre tropes. All wrapped around every horror fan’s beloved stomping grounds: an old school video store.

Chad, the owner of Rad Chad’s Horror Emporium, recounts a series of bone-chilling, blood-splattering, and gleefully ghoulish tales in an effort to illustrate the rules of the horror genre to his newest employee. Each story takes aim at different tropes, paying homage to and subverting the timeless clichés of the beloved genre with a cast that includes Noah Segan (KNIVES OUT), Baron Vaughn (MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3K) Chase Williamson (BEYOND THE GATES), Jocelyn DeBoer (GREENER GRASS), Jeremy King (CAMERA OBSCURA), Dustin Rhodes (WWE Legend) and more. Check out the first trailer and official poster below… if you dare!

“I’m a big fan of anthology films but knew we had to change the game up a bit,” said Koontz in a statement. “So we gathered this hungry group of diverse, super-talented horror enthusiasts and asked them to subvert these well-known horror tropes while also paying homage to them. In the end, it made for a unique experience that I cannot wait for audiences to discover. They’ve never seen an anthology quite like this!” – Aaron B. Koontz, Creator of SCARE PACKAGE and Director of “HORROR HYPOTHESIS” & “RAD CHAD’S HORROR EMPORIUM” segment

“Sergio Corbucci. Akira Kurosawa. Melvin Van Peebles. These were some of the filmmakers that inspired SCARE PACKAGE. When the Producers found out most of them were dead, I got the call. There’s no greater honor than being alive in order to be a part of this incredible anthology. Working with Frank Garcia Hejl to put together our all-star team of funny people, and then forcing them into grotesque makeup and stunts, truly taught me that while not everyone can direct, I suspect that I did. We hope you find M.I.S.T.E.R. to be as funny as we do, or at least you’re really ticked off by it!” – Noah Segan, Director of M.I.S.T.E.R. segment

Knott’s Unveils New Food Offerings for Boysenberry Festival 2020

2020/02/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Buena Park, CA (February 2020) – The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. This year’s festival will feature more than 75 unique boysenberry-inspired creations crafted by the Knott’s culinary team. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a tantalizing line up of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist, to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that can only be found at Knott’s Berry Farm during this time of the year. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival runs 31 days starting March 20, operating daily through April 19, 2020. This year’s event will introduce an entirely new food lineup featuring a selection of 26 food and drink tasting items. The new lineup includes:

- Refreshing lemonade with basil and boysenberry
- Boysenberry Beer cheese soup with a boysenberry drizzle topped with brown butter croutons
- Sautéed brussel sprouts topped with boysenberry balsamic and bacon
- Tender beef tips served with creamy boysenberry mashed potato
- Rich chocolatey boysenberry chicken mole on cilantro rice
- Boysenberry Sangria
- Boysenberry Cajun shrimp served over a bed of buttery grits
- Two chicken drumsticks bathed in boysenberry BBQ sauce
- Hearty boysenberry steak chili with an oven fresh boysenberry corn bread muffin
- Samosa’s with boysenberry chutney
- Pork Bao bun dumpling with a boysenberry kimchi and Nam pla
- Citrusy boysenberry ceviche with crispy tortilla chips
- A sweet boysenberry smoothie packed with fruity flavors
- Homemade crunchy chips paired with a zesty boysenberry onion dip
- Grilled boysenberry sausage in a bun with boysenberry ketchup
- Elote rolled in boysenberry mayo topped with a boysenberry tortilla crumble and cotija cheese
- Creamy mac and cheese bites with a tangy boysenberry ketchup
- Glazed donut holes served with rich boysenberry ice cream and topped with boysenberry coulis
- Boysenberry bread pudding topped with boysenberry coulis and anglaise sauce
- Hot pastrami sandwich on a pretzel bun with boysenberry mustard
- Extra creamy boysenberry ice cream
- Boysenberry Beer
- Boysenberry Wine
- Boysenberry Mimosa
A great way to indulge in the new boysenberry food items during the festival is by purchasing a tasting card priced at $40 and $38 for season pass holders. The tasting card will offer eight tastings from a selection of 26 boysenberry-inspired dishes and drinks. A variety of signature boysenberry items will also be available for purchase a la carte. Tasting cards are available at Knotts.com or at the theme park.

Guest can also take home a taste of the boysenberry festival with limited edition merchandise found throughout the park. This year’s new merchandise includes a new selection of event themed apparel, pajama sets, festival-inspired parasols plus new packaged food items perfect for take-home souvenirs like the new boysenberry tequila and whiskey and spiced wine preserves, boysenberry Irish cream coffee, boysenberry cake batter cookies, boysenberry vinaigrette dressing, boysenberry hot sauce, and boysenberry sarsaparilla. The Knott’s Berry Market also features signature boysenberry items like the delicious boysenberry BBQ sauce and our classic jams and preserves. Unique boysenberry inspired artisan products will also be available at the Boysenberry Festival Craft Fair returning with 30 local craft vendors, each crater will feature a boysenberry theme items.

Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Five New Species for 2020

2020/02/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

JACKSON, NJ – February 26, 2020 – Six Flags Great Adventure will celebrate “the fast and the curious” as it introduces five new species to park Guests in 2020: the swift and nimble cheetah, majestic great horned owl, stealth American kestrel, social Patagonian cavy and mischievous ferret.

When Six Flags Great Adventure opens for the season April 4, Guests will find these intriguing animals in the theme park’s Wild Walkway and Camp Aventura on the Safari Off Road Adventure. Park admission includes both attractions.

Cheetahs “Bear” and “Bo” – These large cats are known for their signature yellowish tan or rufous coat uniformly covered with nearly 2,000 solid black spots. Native to Africa and parts of Iran, cheetahs rank as the fastest land animal. They can launch from 0 to 45 mph in 4.5 seconds, and run up to 75 mph during short, powerful sprints. Large members of the cat family, cheetahs are carnivores with a prowess for hunting. They are most closely related to the cougar and jaguarundi and are considered “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.
Great Horned Owl “Luna” – These aggressive predators are sometimes known as the “tiger owl” and are native to the Americas. Signature feather tufts on their heads known as “plumicorns” resemble horns or even catlike ears. Great horned owls are powerful and protective parents. Females are larger than males and have much lower-pitched calls. These carnivores are largely nocturnal with an impressive wingspan of 3.3 to 4.8 feet.
American Kestrel “Tyrion” – Despite being the littlest falcon in North America, the American kestrel is a fierce predator with a very distinctive hunting behavior. Kestrels hover before diving for their prey and are sometimes known as a “windhover.” They are ultraviolet sensitive, which helps them hunt mice in the dark by following their trails. They are one of the most colorful of all raptors.
Patagonian Cavy “Amelia” – Also known as the Patagonian mara, the Patagonian cavy is a large, rabbit-like rodent in the guinea pig family. Cavies can run at speeds up to 45 mph and bounce on all fours, which is known as a “stot.” They are herbivores, eating only plants. Cavy pairs mate for life and raise their young communally. They are considered a “near threatened” species, greatly impacted by hunting and habitat loss in South America.
Ferrets “Johnny” and “David” – The name “ferret” is derived from Latin and means “little thief,” which is a likely reference to their penchant for stealing small items. These very curious, active and playful mammals in the weasel family are a domesticated form of the European polecat. They have long, slender bodies – approximately 15 inches without the tail. Males are much larger than females. These carnivores sleep 14 to 18 hours a day and are crepuscular, meaning most active around dawn and dusk.

Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari has focused on animal conservation since 1974. The park is home to more than 75 species of animals from six continents. The great horned owl, kestrel, cavy and pair of playful ferrets also will participate in the park’s Safari Off Road Education, Silver Safari and Wild Encounters outreach programs that visit schools, clubs and other special events. For information on these programs, visit https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/attractions/safari#animalprogram

House Flipper Out on PS4 and Xbox One

2020/02/25

Jerry Paxton

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 25th, Cracow, Poland. Have you always been a fan of makeovers? Would you like to try them yourself while relaxing on your couch and playing with your favorite gamepad? House Flipper is a makeover game where all that matters is either flipping a property for fast cash or spending your hard-earned money on designing and creating your dream house, choosing from hundreds of design options. This best-selling title, after a long period of regular improvements and polishing, will now be available for PS4 and Xbox One fans!

House Flipper launches on the 25th of February (8:00 p.m. CET/7:00 p.m. GMT/11:00 a.m. PST/2:00 p.m. EST) on PS4 (https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/house-flipper-ps4/) and the 26th of February (8:00 p.m. CET/7:00 p.m. GMT/11:00 a.m. PST/2:00 p.m. EST) on Xbox One (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/house-flipper/9nbfgkqlmv33), for the price of $29.99!

“It’s been almost two years since House Flipper first saw the light of day on PC. Since then we’ve seen many PlayStation and Xbox enthusiasts fall in love with our game, but we’ve also felt their disappointment at the inability to play it on their favorite platforms. That’s why we decided to port House Flipper to PlayStation and Xbox – we gathered a team of specialists just for this purpose. It was a very ambitious project – we admit that it turned into a long, bumpy journey – but it was absolutely worth all the time and effort.” – Krzysztof Krej, CEO

“We also wanted to give our players the possibility of making their interior design ideas a reality… a virtual reality, but still! To make that happen, we’ve introduced hundreds of furnishing and decorating options, as well as a variety of tools. This way, the player can unleash their imagination and take on any kind of problem that awaits them in dozens of properties available for purchase in the game.” – Jakub Bujas, Leader of porting team

House Flipper is designed for the players who look for relief and relaxation in their gaming experience. Taking on renovation jobs, arranging, and decorating a house doesn’t require a lot of time. This way, the player can experience the feeling of accomplishment after only a few hours of gameplay.

What you can expect:

Full HD resolution for all PS4 / Xbox One hardware revisions.
Up to 60 FPS on PS4 Pro (unlockable in the in-game graphics options).
Stable 30 FPS on the standard PS4 and all of the Xbox One hardware versions.
Mouse and keyboard support.

House Flipper is launching on PlayStation 4 today with the Xbox One release coming tomorrow. The game has been available on Steam (http://store.steampowered.com/app/613100/House_Flipper/) for almost two years now.