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GreedFall 2 Release Date Trailer

2024/07/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

NACON and Spiders studio are pleased to announce the early access release date of the narrative RPG GreedFall II: The Dying World with a new trailer. The title offers an all-new adventure in the world of GreedFall, which has already drawn in a player community over 2 million strong, and will be released under early access on Steam on 24 September 2024.

Players will then be able to discover the first chapters of the main quest, explore the regions of Teer Fradee, Thynia and Uxantis, and also get to know some of the characters that will accompany them in the course of their adventure. Of course, the game content will be enriched throughout the early access phase, with plenty of new features and improvements: zones, companions, quests, skills and many more!

GreedFall II: The Dying World is a narrative RPG which starts three years before the events of the first game. This time, you play as a native of Teer Fradee, uprooted by force from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the colonists. In this old world in a constant state of conflict, and ravaged by the Malichor plague and the political scheming of various factions, you must regain your freedom and forge your own destiny. Tackle each challenge you face through diplomacy, cunning or your combat skills, and alongside your new-found allies, put a stop to one man’s ambitions of conquest, which could spell the end for the continent and your island.

GreedFall II: The Dying World will be released for early access on 24 September on PC (Steam), and will be available on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025.

Find all NACON games and accessories at nacongaming.com

Hulu Animayhem Factory Announced for San Diego Comic-Con

2024/07/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

Hulu is bringing Animayhem back to San Diego Comic-Con with a zany, 2D factory where its beloved animated series are made. Inside the factory, fans will find Hulu’s most iconic animated titles like Futurama, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, The Simpsons and more! The activation is located right next to the Convention Center on the Bayfront’s Parking Lot. Reaching out as we would love to work together on coverage to get your readers excited about what’s to come at Hulu’s Animayhem Factory at SDCC 2024.

Starting July 25 from 11:30am-7pm, July 26-27 from 9:30am–7pm daily, and July 28 from 9:30am–5pm, Hulu’s Animayhem Factory will transport fans into a zany 2D factory where fans of all ages can interact with their favorite shows and take home themed memorabilia from popular titles like Solar Opposites, Hit Monkey, Futurama, The Simpsons, and many more. Additional details on the immersive activities, such as a theatrical Cutawayland that celebrates Family Guy’s 25th Anniversary, a singing booth from Bob’s Burgers that showcases beloved songs from the series and a life-size replica of the Slurm Factory from Futurama.

Tour the Slurm Factory from Futurama (Hulu Original/20th Television Animation)

Futurama is back and better than ever! This year, at the Hulu Animayhem Factory, SDCC fans will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the Slurm Factory from the hit show. A larger-than-life Slurm Queen and thirsty Bender will welcome fans into the space, where they can see first-hand how Slurm is created. Bender even gets a taste of the infamous lime green beverage straight from the Queen’s anus! Audio excerpts of Futurama’s “Willy Wonka-inspired” Slurm Factory music will be playing to get SDCC fans in the spirit and large-scale 2D cutouts of the show’s beloved characters like Fry, Lela and the Grunka Lunkas will be stationed throughout the space for special photo ops.

Cutawayland Storage with Family Guy (FOX/20th Television Animation)

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Family Guy, fans will be welcomed into Cutawayland where 25 years of the show’s best cutaways are stored for safekeeping. Guests will be prompted to select a 2D object that corresponds to a cutaway scene and take it to one of many viewing stations that line the walls. Once the object is placed onto the factory machine, retro TV screens are triggered to display their favorite scenes and jokes from the show’s impressive history. Life-size 2D cutouts of the entire Griffin clan, dressed in their finest yellow tuxedos, will be prominently placed throughout the space, giving fans a special keepsake photo op that celebrates 25 years of Family Guy.

Enjoy a Sweet Pick-Me-Up from The Simpsons “LardLad Donut Factory” (FOX/Disney+/20th Television Animation)

To celebrate The Simpsons, Hulu Animayhem is bringing Springfield’s LardLad Donut factory all the way to SDCC! Inside the factory, Mr. Burns is at it again — dumping toxic waste and passing it off as donut icing! In partnership with SoCal’s cult-favorite donut shop Randy’s Donuts, the LardLad Donut factory will invite guests to watch the sweet treats get hand-glazed with “toxic” icing, then grab one to enjoy!

Put Roger the Alien from American Dad Back Together at the CIA Lab (FOX/20th Television Animation)

Oh no! Roger the Alien has been captured by the CIA again. Visitors passing through the Hulu Animayhem Factory will hear Roger calling out for help. Those who stop to help Roger will be transported into a CIA lab, where they’ll find his dissected organs scattered across the lab. Here, guests will team up to try and put Roger back together on the operating table in an “Operation-inspired” challenge! Win or lose, fans will get a chance to take a photo with Roger’s Golden Turd once they complete the game.

Sing Your Heart Out at “Bob’s Record-O-Matic” from Bob’s Burgers (FOX/20th Television Animation)

Bob’s Burgers is famously known for their huge catalog of end credit songs. The Hulu Animayhem Factory will feature ‘Bob’s Record-O-Matic,’ a recording studio where fans can dance and lip sync to a song of their choice with characters from the show. Once their performance is complete, participants will receive a shareable video for social!

Take a “Goobler Stress Test” with Solar Opposites (Hulu Original/20th Television Animation)

The Solar Opposites “Goobler Stress Test” machine measures fans’ stress levels – from totally chill like Terry to super stressed like Korvo. Fans will place their hands on a ‘stress sensor’ that determines how stressed they are. Based on the results, participants will receive a corresponding Goobler stress ball to hash out their frustrations on — purple for sorta stressed and red for really stressed.

Find the “Bonsai Master’s Sword” from Hit Monkey (Hulu Original/Marvel)

In the all-new season of Hit Monkey, fans learn that the titular assassin’s katana has an ancient sister sword. Guests will be challenged to find the “Bonsai Master’s Sword” in the Hit Monkey Katana factory. Guests will approach a large-scale installation with several katanas stuck in a forge, then they’ll choose which sword they believe is the “Bonsai Master’s Sword.” Only one will release and reveal itself to be the true sister sword. The guest who pulls the ancient sister sword will win an exclusive pack of Hit Monkey pins.

Take a Break with The Great North, Krapopolis, and Grimsburg

Every factory needs a break room. Guests will be invited to take some time to “R and R” after their long shifts at the Factory.

The Great North (FOX/20th Television Animation)

Visitors in the break room will be able to cool off from the San Diego heat and enjoy some fresh Alaskan air in the fridge from The Great North. By opening the refrigerator door, fans will get blasted with a shot of cool air while looking out across the vast Alaskan landscape with a great view of Tobin’s iconic house.

Krapopolis (FOX)

What’s a break room without a vending machine? The room will also feature a custom Krapopolis vending machine in the style of the show’s ancient Greek world. The vending machine is filled with memorable items and easter eggs from the show for guests to select. Each item triggers the machine to play the corresponding clip from the hilarious series.

Grimsburg (FOX)
Fans of Grimsburg, will also notice every true crime junkie’s obsession — a ‘Crime Board’ filled with suspect pictures, maps and clues from Detective Flute’s latest mysteries. Fans can pose with their favorite Grimsburg characters in front of the board for a shareable photo opp!

AMC Networks Heads to Comic-Con With a Star-studded Panel Lineup

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, SDCC

AMC Networks announced today its lineup of five star-studded series panels at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA, including the Walking Dead Universe series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol and The Walking Dead: Dead City; the Anne Rice Immortal Universe series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches; and the final season of Snowpiercer. Fans will get an exclusive first-look at trailers and teases from the highly anticipated second seasons of Dead City and Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol, which premieres on Sunday, September 29 on AMC and AMC+. Attendees will be treated to an advance screening of the second episode of Snowpiercer’s final season, followed by a panel with cast and executive producers. Additionally, the casts and creative teams from Interview with the Vampire, which was recently renewed for a third season, and Mayfair Witches, returning early next year, will discuss their respective series and debut new teases. AMC Networks will also present a special advanced screening of Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol on Friday, July 26 at the Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero.

“Fans are at the heart of San Diego Comic-Con, and at the heart of our programming franchises like The Walking Dead Universe and Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, so we are thrilled to once again be returning with shows that have been embraced by passionate fans around the world,” said Dan McDermott, president of entertainment and AMC Studios for AMC Networks. “This is a focal point moment for us every year, giving fans the opportunity to engage with our talent, see what is coming and celebrate the stories and characters they love. We’re thrilled to be back.”

Additional details on AMC Networks’ Comic-Con Panels and Events are below:

  • Snowpiercer panel on Friday, July 26, 11:15am-12:30pm, Ballroom 20

Set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity who inhabit a perpetually moving train, with 1001 cars, that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out in this riveting television adaptation based on the graphic novel series by Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette, and the film from Oscar®-winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite). The action-packed finale of Season 3 left a split with Melanie Cavill (Jennifer Connelly) leading the Eternal Engine and those passengers who chose to stay aboard Snowpiercer for relative safety, and Andre Layton (Daveed Diggs) leading the others on Big Alice choosing to adventure to the unknown, outside world of New Eden.

Fans will experience an exclusive advanced screening of an all-new episode of Snowpiercer (Season 4, Episode 2 – “The Sting of Survival”) before it debuts on Sunday, July 28 on AMC and AMC+. Afterwards, GRAMMY® and Tony® Award-winner Daveed Diggs, Mickey Sumner, Mike O’Malley, and executive producers Paul Zbyszewski and Christoph Schrewe will tease the series’ final season with a discussion and fan Q&A moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook.

  • The Walking Dead: Dead City panel on Friday, July 26, 1:45-2:45pm, Hall H

The Walking Dead: Dead City follows fan-favorite characters Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) as they travel into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan, long ago cut off from the mainland. The crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty, and terror. In season two, in the growing war for control of Manhattan, Maggie and Negan find themselves trapped on opposite sides. As their paths intertwine, they come to see that the way out for both is more complicated and harrowing than they ever imagined.

Having recently wrapped production on Season 2, the panel will feature an exclusive look at the new season, returning next year with panelists including Chief Content Officer of the Walking Dead Universe Scott M. Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer Eli Jorné, Executive Producer and Star Cohan, Executive Producer and Star Morgan, Cast Member Gaius Charles and Cast Member Željko Ivanek. The panel will be moderated by Chris Hardwick.

  • The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol on Friday, July 26, 2:45-3:45pm, Hall H

The new season picks up where The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon left off, following fan-favorite characters Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus) and Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride). They both confront old demons while she fights to find her friend and he struggles with his decision to stay in France, causing tension at the Nest. Additionally, Genet (Anne Charrier)’s movement builds momentum, setting Pouvoir on a violent collision course with the Union of Hope in the fight for France’s future.

Panelists include Gimple, Showrunner and Executive Producer David Zabel, Executive Producer and Director Greg Nicotero; Executive Producer and Star Reedus, Executive Producer and Star McBride and Cast Member Louis Puech Scigliuzzi. Moderated by Hardwick, the panel will debut the official trailer for the new season returning Sunday, September 29 at 9pm ET on AMC and AMC+.

Comic-Con attendees will have the opportunity to attend a special advanced screening of the highly anticipated premiere of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol on Friday evening, July 26 at the Rooftop Cinema Club Embarcadero from 7-9pm PT. Follow the Walking Dead Universe on social for the latest information on when tickets become available:

Facebook: facebook.com/TheWalkingDeadAMC

Instagram: @amcthewalkingdead

Twitter: @WalkingDead_AMC

**Please note, space is limited and admission is not guaranteed. Seating is first come, first serve.**

  • IFC Films and Shudder talent David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), and Peter Kuplowsky (In a Violent Nature) Join in Bold Voice of Contemporary Horror Panel on Friday, July 26, 3:30PM – 4:30PM, Room 5AB

Do you love In a Violent Nature? Late Night with the Devil? Barbarian? Bodies Bodies Bodies? M3GAN? Midsommar? Get Out? The Witch? The Invitation? The Babadook? You’re Next? Returning for its eighth year, join some of the most knowledgeable and influential voices in horror today to discuss the state of indie and studio horror media, and give a sneak peek at the best to come this year. This is the place to come to find out which upcoming horror flicks should be on your must-see list, discuss current trends in and adjacent to the horror genre, and celebrate your favorite scary titles from over the last year. Featuring exclusive footage from future releases and stand out festival titles thanks to Mubi, Neon, and IFC Films/Shudder, and a lively discussion with David Dastmalchian (actor, Late Night with the Devil), Akela Cooper (writer, M3GAN series), Peter Kuplowsky (producer, In a Violent Nature, Programmer, Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness) and Angel Melanson (journalist, Fangoria), moderated by Overlook Film Festival Co-Founder and Director of Film Programming, Michael Lerman.

LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL is currently streaming on Shudder and available everywhere you rent movies

IN A VIOLENT NATURE is currently in theaters, available everywhere you rent movies and coming soon to Shudder

  • Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire and Anne Rice’s Mayfair Witches on Saturday, July 27, 5:00-6:15pm, Ballroom 20

In Interview with the Vampire in the year 2022, the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (JacobAnderson) recounts his life story to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Picking up from the bloody events in New Orleans in 1940 when Louis and teen fledgling Claudia (Delainey Hayles) conspired to kill the Vampire Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid), Louis tells of his adventures in Europe, a quest to discover Old World Vampires and the Theatre Des Vampires in Paris, with Claudia, and it is in Paris that Louis first meets the Vampire Armand (Assad Zaman). Over two seasons, Interview has attracted a loyal base of passionate fans and widespread critical acclaim, with the rare distinction of receiving 98-point scores for both its first and second seasons on Rotten Tomatoes. The panel will feature Mark Johnson, who oversees the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, Showrunner and Executive Producer Rolin Jones, Production Designer Mara LePere-Schloop and cast members Sam Reid, Assad Zaman and Delainey Hayles. They will discuss the recent explosive second season and tease the recently announced third season.

Immediately following, the Mayfair Witches cast and creatives will take the stage to discuss their highly anticipated second season, returning early next year. Based on Anne Rice’s Lives of the Mayfair Witches, season two continues the journey of Rowan Mayfair (Alexandra Daddario) after she has unwittingly given birth to the demon Lasher (Jack Huston). She is determined to understand what he has become – human or monster? – and to use him to fulfill her purpose as a healer, but when tragedy strikes, she must put aside her own desires and fight to protect her family. Joining the panel are Johnson, Showrunner Esta Spalding and cast members Daddario, Harry Hamlin, Tongayi Chirisa, Huston, Ben Feldman and Alyssa Jirrels.

Both panels will be moderated by TV Guide Magazine’s Damian Holbrook.

Planet Coaster 2 Announcement Trailer

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced Planet Coaster 2, the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2016’s critically acclaimed Planet Coaster. Building upon genre-defining creative management simulation, Planet Coaster 2, the ultimate coaster park experience is set to reach the next level with all-new water park gameplay. With incredible attractions, stunning scenery, and authentic management, players must provide their guests with an unforgettable day out as they put their creativity and business acumen to the test across three engaging game modes.

Planet Coaster 2 provides players with an array of vibrant water attractions to create their very own coaster and water park paradise. Make a splash with guests as they float along lazy rivers, speed down flumes, plunge into wave pools, and ride exhilarating water coasters. Create an authentic water park experience by providing changing rooms, sunbeds, lifeguards, and more.

Building upon its highly successful predecessor, Planet Coaster 2 gives players the ability to push the boundaries of creativity like never before. Be inspired by spectacular real-world parks and create vibrant guest plazas with enhanced building and pathing tools. Intuitive piece-by-piece building tools and mesmerising new themes make it simple for players to elevate their park building to the next level. Choose from a stellar selection of authentic rides, from returning fan favourites to sensational new water coasters, and for the first time customise them to design a truly unique ride experience. Players can further unleash their imagination and create unforgettable memories for their guests by using the enhanced event sequencer tool, combining animatronics, smoke, water jets, sound, and more in dazzling displays throughout individual rides and across their parks.

With three thrilling game modes, players can immerse themselves in authentic coaster and water park management. Whether getting to grips with a variety of scenarios in Career mode, building a global park network in Franchise mode, or designing epic parks in Sandbox mode, there’s more detail to discover than ever before. Protect guests from the sun, keep pools sparking clean, ensure rides are running safely, and preside over the inner workings of each park with the help of handy heatmaps, new facilities, and more.

In Planet Coaster 2, soaking up the fun with friends is easier than ever. Visit other players’ parks to test out their rides, race to the top of the Franchise mode leaderboard, and even jump one-at-a-time into a shared Sandbox level to build together across platforms. Players in need of inspiration can also share and download blueprints and full parks across platforms via the Frontier Workshop.

Planet Coaster 2 launches autumn 2024 on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S. Aspiring park managers are invited to join Frontier Unlocked livestreams on the final Wednesday of every month for exciting reveals and new content.

Milestone and Feld Motor Sports Unveil Monster Jam Showdown Post-launch Plan

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Following the opening of digital pre-orders, Milestone and Feld Motor Sports™ have revealed the post-launch plans for Monster Jam™ Showdown. New content that will become available over the next eight months will keep the full-throttle action going, with plenty of extra entertainment for players.

One massive expansion and a mix of free and premium DLCs will grant access to 26 additional trucks with paintjobs from different eras, a new environment set in the Hawaiian wilderness containing six tracks, one additional arena to let players show off their skills, and a XP boost multiplier to level up all of your trucks’ skills faster. To enjoy the game to the max, a Season Pass will allow players to get all premium packages day-one.

From some of the icons that have made Monster Jam history, including Monster Mutt™ Retro and Captain’s Curse™, to the most beloved trucks in the Monster Jam toy world like Fuel Academy or Double Decker, all players will be able to get behind the wheels of their favorite beasts with a full roster totaling 66 trucks.

Monster Jam Showdown will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC Aug. 29, 2024, with Early Access available starting Aug. 26, 2024.

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE – First Trailer

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Kou Shibusawa announced that their highly anticipated strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE will be available Oct. 24, 2024 digitally on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Windows PC via Steam®. To help celebrate the announcement, an all-new trailer was released along with stunning key art created by illustrator Keiji Hida, the artist behind the amazing visuals of Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE is based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit, complete with both the “All Officers Play” and “All Periods Scenarios” features, as well as a host of new content to deliver the most complete Romance of the Three Kingdoms experience to date.

Through the evolved “All Officers Play” feature, players have the option to take control of the powerful rulers and the officers who serve them or be a free officer and join a vagrant army. This enables players to explore the Three Kingdoms with a fresh and unique experience every time through thanks to the incredible amount of new features and the variety of associations formed both on and off the battlefield highlighted by both “Symbiotic” and “Antagonistic” relationships.

“Symbiotic” relationships are established when the player interacts with other officers through situations like commands or events and a certain number of “sympathies” occur. When a player is in a “Symbiotic” relationship with another officer, the officer will join and help the player in many situations, including domestics, councils, and battles. On the other hand, if the relationship is “Antagonistic”, the officer will not accept visits from the player and may even hunt them on the battlefield.

Another unique strategy element to RTK8 REMAKE is the addition of the powerful and unique “Traits”. Helping officers stand out, “Traits” is an ability possessed by some officers with exceptional achievements or memorable anecdotes in history. For example: Cao Cao is able to act twice in council and Liu Bei is able to meet with officers without fail!

The variety of relationships built up throughout the experience are now dramatically displayed through a number of new elements. Players will be able to check on the constantly changing dynamics of each relationship through the “Relationship Chart”. The “Relationship Chart” not only shows relationships like “Sworn Siblings” and “Spouses” but also depicts special relationships such as “Destined Partners”, “Rivals”, and “Sworn Enemies” as well as displaying the various “Symbiotic” and “Antagonistic” connections. As relationships deepen with others, “Linked Forge” may even occur during battles and missions. These special links allow for a better performance beyond individual capabilities in various situations.

In addition, many events in the game, ranging from major historical incidents to anecdotes of officers can now be initiated by officers through “Tales”. This allows players to selectively participate in the events of their choosing. Additionally, some events offer choices and the player’s decisions will dynamically alter the lives of officers and the Three Kingdoms!

For more information on Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 REMAKE, be sure to visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

Star Trek Warps Into World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Prepare for warp speed as Wargaming partners with Paramount, inviting players to explore the Star Trek universe, and delve into the mysteries of undiscovered planets, “boldly going where no one has gone before”. The World of Warships franchise and Star Trek: The Next Generation crossover introduces new ship skins, commanders, flags, patches and more to unlock, celebrating almost 60 years of interstellar adventures. In World of Tanks Blitz, players will board the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise and participate in galaxy-sized events offering impressive rewards, including a brand-new Endurance tank, Starfleet avatars, specially designed legendary camouflages, a Shuttlecraft hangar item and more.

Warp into a whole new galaxy in World of Warships

Available on the Console edition of the game, World of Warships: Legends and to PC players of the world’s leading naval battle multiplayer game on 10th July, Star Trek: The Next Generation brings the final frontier to Warships’ harbours. Players will be able to start their adventure from a brand-new port that has been themed around the legendary U.S.S. Enterprise-D Starship.

Embracing the spirit of their favourite characters, players can select from four factions, each with their own unique Commanders, ship camouflages, flags, and patches. Amongst these Commanders are four unique and fully voiced characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation who join the fray, each tied to their respective faction. Choose from Starfleet’s beloved Jean-Luc Picard; Vulcan first officer Spock; Romulan’s military officer, Commander Sela; or the Klingon Empire leader Gowron.

Players on PC can enjoy a special skin for the American Premium Tier VIII aircraft carrier Enterprise, where players can take to the helm of the ship, as it comes to Legendary waters for the first time. Alongside this ship, players can use these new Commanders to lead ships like Romulan Japanese destroyer Akatsuki, and Klingon British Tier VII light cruiser Fiji in battle.

Star Trek: The Next Generation content will be available until August 7th in World of Warships and until August 4th in World of Warships: Legends.

Gear up for a secret operation in World of Tanks Blitz

For World of Tanks Blitz the secret “Operation – Into the Unknown” awaits players from July 1st to July 31st. Iconic Starfleet avatars featuring James T. Kirk, Hikaru Sulu, Leonard “Bones” McCoy, Spock, and Nyota Uhura are up for grabs, along with four exclusive Star Trek-inspired camouflages ready to be discovered. Some designs draw inspiration from Klingon scripts and Vulcan language, whilst others are styled in the colours of Starfleet uniforms.

True challenge seekers can attempt to pass a special quest inspired by the Kobayashi Maru test. Upon completion, tankers will receive exclusive rewards, including an animated U.S.S. Enterprise avatar and profile background. Starting July 15th, players can test their skills in the First Contact quest to reap rewards from the Borg.

Also, a new technology has been detected on the battlefield: the Endurance tank. This cutting-edge vehicle is specifically adapted for research and exploration missions.

Sony Pictures Television to Make San Diego Comic-Con Debut with Fan Favorites The Boys, Cobra Kai and Twisted Metal

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Sony Pictures Television (SPT) will make its San Diego Comic-Con debut featuring panels, activations, giveaways, signings and exclusive content, as well as its first-ever booth on the convention floor (Booth #4745) featuring fan-favorite series The Boys, Cobra Kai, Twisted Metal and For All Mankind. Additionally, two new animated shows from SPT, Universal Basic Guys and Sausage Party: Foodtopia will be previewed in special animation panels during the convention.

SONY PICTURES TELEVISION BOOTH (#4745): For the first time ever, SPT will be on the convention floor with an interactive space showcasing fan-favorite shows The Boys, Cobra Kai and Twisted Metal. Over the course of the convention, Sony will host exciting and engaging activations, contests, exclusive giveaways, panels and surprise talent appearances. The SPT booth will showcase the latest BRAVIA TVs and home audio equipment from Sony BRAVIA eElectronics.

Activities and events at the Sony booth include:

  • GIVEAWAY: The Boys Limited Special-Edition Custom-Printed T-Shirts in Partnership with American Apparel® | Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees, special limited-edition custom-printed t-shirts featuring exclusive designs of The Boys will be given away at the SPT Booth (#4745) on the convention room floor.

In partnership with American Apparel®, the giveaway will feature four original designs screen printed on American Apparel®’s 2001 fine jersey, a classic tee in a variety of sizes. The activation aims to create a lasting experience for booth visitors, embodying the brand’s vision of ‘Crafting the Culture.’  By visiting the booth and following @americanapparel and @sptv on Instagram, fans can receive a custom t-shirt produced directly on-site and made to order. Supplies are limited on each day.

*One of four designs available

  • GIVEAWAY: The Boys Special Limited-Edition San Diego Comic-Con 

Poster | Exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees, special limited-edition Season 4 The Boys posters will be given away at the Sony Booth (#4745) on the convention room floor. Supplies are limited on each day.

  • APPEARANCE: Cobra Kai stars Xolo Maridueña and Jacob Bertrand will record a live in-person San Diego Comic-Con episode of their Lone Lobos podcast. Thursday, July 25, 1:00-2:00PM, Sony Booth (#4745)
  • SIGNING & GIVEAWAY: Ronald D. Moore will be signing special limited-edition For All Mankind posters exclusive to San Diego Comic-Con attendees. Supplies are limited. Follow us on Instagram @SPTV for exact timing. Saturday, July 27, Sony Booth (#4745)
  • ACTIVATION: Twisted Metal Photo Opps, Slot Machines and Trivia | Discover the post-apocalyptic world of Twisted Metal with 90’s Speedway Slots and trivia featuring fun San Diego Comic-Con exclusive prizes. The notorious Sweet Tooth may even stop by to say hello! Giveaways are limited on each day. Sony Booth (#4745)
  • ACTIVATION: Sony Scavenger Hunt | Ready for a challenge? Scan the QR code in Booth 4745 to begin the Sony Pictures Television Scavenger Hunt. Once complete, find a nearby brand ambassador to check your captures for a chance to win a Sony BRAVIA TV and BRAVIA Theater soundbar. Sony Booth (#4745)
  • FIRESIDE CHATS: Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on your favorite Sony Pictures Television shows in special Fireside Chats. Scheduled conversations include:
    • Ronald D. Moore, Co-Creator/EP of For All Mankind
    • Victoria Paul, Production Designer of Twisted Metal
    • Raymond Pumilia, Art Director of Twisted Metal
    • Adam and Craig Malamut, Co-Creators/EPs of Universal Basic Guys
    • Kyle Hunter, Co-Showrunner/EP of Sausage Party: Foodtopia

All Fireside Chats will be taking place at the Sony Booth (#4745). Follow us on Instagram @SPTV for exact timing. Talent is subject to change. 

In addition to activations and San Diego Comic-Con exclusives at the Sony Booth (#4745), Sony Pictures Television series presenting panels at San Diego Comic-Con include:

PANEL: A Conversation With Ronald D. Moore | Join two-time Oscar® nominee Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica, The Fall of the House of Usher) as she leads a conversation with the legendary Ronald D. Moore who will delve into his illustrious career, from his work on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Battlestar Galactica to his current projects Outlander, For All Mankind, and their respective upcoming spinoffs, Blood Of My Blood and Star City. Thursday, July 25, 3:15-4:15PM, Room 6DE

PANEL: FOX Animation Domination featuring “Universal Basic Guys” | FOX is bringing Krapopolis back to San Diego Comic-Con, and introducing Universal Basic Guys to San Diego Comic-Con fans with a special screening in advance of the series premiere this fall. Join co-creators and executive producers Adam Malamut and Craig Malamut (Game of Zones), as they present Universal Basic Guys. Universal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed. Seats will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Thursday, July 25, 8:15-9:15PM, Room 6DE

PANEL: Prime Video’s The Boys | Join showrunner and executive producer Eric Kripke and the series’ stars for a post-season finale celebration. Hear from the cast and creator about the head-exploding, jaw-dropping fourth season, along with behind-the-scenes secrets, favorite moments, and thrilling surprises. Based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, The Boys is a fun and irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It’s the powerless against the super-powerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about The Seven. Friday, July 26, 10:00-11:00AM, Hall H

PANEL: Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators featuring Sausage Party: Foodtopia | Join executive producers Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Vivienne Medrano (Hazbin Hotel), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Kyle Hunter (Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they discuss adapting some of the most popular comic books, crowdfunded gems, films, and more into successful television series, give sneak peeks into upcoming seasons, and share exclusive news from each of their respective series. Friday, July 26, 1:00-2:00PM, Hilton Bayfront, Indigo Ballroom

PANEL: Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department, featuring Twisted Metal | From post-apocalyptic wastelands to haunted pizzerias, join Art Directors Guild/IATSE Local 800 members: Production Designer Howard Cummings & Concept Illustrator Thang Le (Fallout); Production Designer Mark Fisichella & Art Director Mark Terry (Five Nights at Freddy’s); Production Designer Victoria Paul & Art Director Raymond Pumilia (Twisted Metal); along with moderator and Set Designer Tim Croshaw (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Loki) for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Art Departments responsible for the dreaming, drawing, and designing that goes into bringing these iconic video game environments into reality for film and TV. Saturday, July 27, 4:30-5:30PM, Room 29CD

Fans can follow along with Sony Pictures Television’s events, activations, appearances and panels at San Diego Comic-Con on social media @SPTV on Instagram and X.

WOW – Women Of Wrestling Takes the Stage at San Diego Comic-Con

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

For the very first time, WOW – Women Of Wrestling, the premier all-female sports entertainment property, will present a special panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. “WOW – Women Of Wrestling – Bringing WOW Superheroes To Life” on Friday, July 26 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Room 6DE at the San Diego Convention Center. Join co-owners Jeanie Buss and David McLane, along with WOW Superheroes Coach Campanelli and Genesis, as they discuss the importance of the rise of female representation in professional sports, the influence of comics on pro wrestling and a preview of season three of WOW – Women Of Wrestling. Ahead of the panel, David McLane, Coach Campanelli and Genesis will participate in an autograph signing session from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM in the San Diego Convention Center Room 33C where fans will get an exclusive limited edition WOW poster as part of the signing.

About Women of Wrestling

WOW – Women Of Wrestling is the premier all-female sports entertainment property, co-owned and co-founded by trailblazing sports executive Jeanie Buss and David McLane, who is the founder of the original GLOW: Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. Led by the larger-than-life WOW Superheroes and their in-ring rivalries, WOW is an action-packed saga that plays out at high-energy live events and in weekly syndication across the U.S. As the only all-female wrestling organization with a global footprint, WOW showcases supreme athleticism, dramatic and inspiring stories, and is centered 24/7 around empowering and uplifting women and fans around the world. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

About the panelists:

Jeanie Buss (Co-founder and co-owner of WOW – Women Of Wrestling) – Controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss has been named by ESPN as “quite possibly the most powerful women in all of sports.” As a child, comic book characters such as Wonder Woman and Supergirl captivated Jeanie. Today, she is intent on empowering women and engaging fans by introducing them to the World of WOW, a place where women are the stars and fight their own battles. For Jeanie, WOW represents a whole new universe of modern day, real- life superheroes.

David McLane (Co-founder and co-owner of WOW – Women Of Wrestling) – David McLane is no stranger to the wrestling world, having grown up in it since he was 13. While most thought that wrestling should and would remain a boys’ club, David had a vision that women could be the stars of the ring. David’s passion led him to create the very first all-women’s wrestling TV program, GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling). Today, with his partners Jeanie Buss, Paramount Global Content Distribution and the amazing WOW Superheroes, David continues to build a new future for women’s wrestling.

Coach Campanelli (WOW Superhero) – Hailing from San Francisco, Coach Campanelli excelled at every sport she attempted. Softball, soccer, tennis, golf, pickleball, bocce ball, cheese rolling, underwater hockey—you name it, Coach Campanelli played it, and was probably captain of the team! After mastering every sport, she decided to bring her coaching abilities to the WOW Superheroes to teach them how to become true champions. Since arriving at WOW, Coach Campanelli has inserted her wisdom and coaching acumen, whether it was requested or not. With her red, white and green tracksuit freshly pressed, laces tied snuggly, and whistle properly polished, Coach Campanelli brings her unsolicited coaching tips to WOW, with a purpose to win…because that’s what Coach Campanelli does.

Genesis (WOW Superhero) – Hailing from a remote outback town in Australia, Genesis learned how to cut an enemy before she knew how to make a friend. She was often alone, left to fend for herself, with nothing but the dusty red dirt and lonely wind for company. Just as she started to make friends with other children, she was shipped off to boarding school, further isolating her from any love or friendship. To pass the time, Genesis found joy in playing with dangerous toys: mastering the sword and nunchaku. Genesis also turned her body into a weapon: teaching herself karate and kung fu.

Though she was lonesome and forgotten, Genesis never gave up on herself. Eventually, her journey led her to wrestling, where her fighting skills quickly made her a fierce competitor within the squared circle. After finding success as part of the brutal faction of Exile, Genesis fought her way to the top of the group’s pecking order. But like the mother who eats her young, she caused a rift in her group by putting herself first, leading to Exile disbanding forever. Now a feared singles competitor, Genesis no longer seeks family or belonging. Instead, she seeks vengeance for her suffering and a prize that can never betray her – to prove that her years of isolation and training had meaning, by putting her body to the test and winning the WOW World Championship.

About Paramount Global Content Distribution

Paramount Global Content Distribution is the leading distributor of premium content across multiple media platforms throughout the global marketplace. The division’s portfolio is comprised of some of the world’s most recognized brands, including feature films and television programs from Paramount Pictures, Republic Pictures, Paramount Television Studios, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures, CBS News, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, Nickelodeon, MTV Entertainment Studios, Miramax and third-party partners. The division also has the largest distributed library of series and film titles, including global franchises such as CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, NCIS, STAR TREK, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS, TRANSFORMERS, MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE and more. In addition, the division licenses a diverse lineup of scripted and unscripted formats for local production and international co-productions. Paramount Global Content Distribution is a division of Paramount.

No Umbrellas Allowed Out Now Trailer

2024/07/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Indie developer Hoochoo Game Studios and publisher Digerati are happy to announce that quirky second-hand shop simulator No Umbrellas Allowed is now available to download on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, priced $19.99 USD.

Already available on PC and Nintendo Switch, No Umbrellas Allowed is set in a futuristic sci-fi dystopia where greed is a crime and the emotions of the populace are suppressed by a drug called ‘Fixer’, which is administered via rainfall. Through a series of strange events, the player finds themselves in the position of manager at a well known second-hand shop called Darcy’s.

By learning the tools and tricks of the trade – and with some help from a loud-mouthed robot assistant – players must earn money, raise the shop’s reputation, and pay off their debts, all while trying to avoid any unwanted attention from AVAC (Association for Victims of Avarice Crimes).