Author - Jerry Paxton

Destroy All Humans! Special Editions Revealed

2019/08/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Vienna/Austria, Offenburg/Germany, August 12th, 2019 – In Destroy All Humans! your quest is to bring down the fragile human government and harvest the DNA of its puny citizens. While you’re at it, take a break and snatch the two special Destroy All Humans! editions directly from the hands of the earthlings!

Can you truly appreciate the cow? Then our DNA Collector’s Edition is exactly what you need! Are you searching for something extragalactic? Does Furon blood flow through your veins? Then look no further than the Crypto-137 Edition!

Pre-order here: https://destroyallhumansgame.com

Destroy All Humans! Crypto-137 Edition

This unique example of human craftsmanship is brought to you by your benevolent Furon overlords! The Crypto-137 Edition will be available at selected retailers for an SRP of € 399.99 | $ 399.99 | £ 349.99 and contain the following items:

  • Game Destroy All Humans!
  • Crypto-137 Figurine* 60cm / 23″ high | 30cm / 12″ diagonal Approx.
  • Crypto Backpack
  • Keychain
  • 6 Lithographs
  • Eye-popping anti-stress toy
  • Premium Box 90cm * 38cm * 37* / 35″ * 15″ *15 Approx.
  • Including All In-Game Crypto Skins

*North hemisphere not transparent. No Brain Juice included – sorry.

Watch the trailer of the Crypto-137 Edition here: https://youtu.be/qsmQL1kSecU

Destroy All Humans! DNA Collector’s Edition

Holy cow! The DNA Collector’s Edition will be available at selected retailers for an SRP of € 149.99 | $ 149.99 | £ 139.99 and contain the following items:

  • Game Destroy All Humans!
  • Crypto’N’Cow Figurine 23cm / 9″ high Approx.
  • Keychain
  • 6 Lithographs
  • Eye-popping anti-stress toy
  • Premium Box 35cm * 30cm * 30cm/ 14″ * 12″ *12″ Approx
  • Including All In-Game Crypto Skins

Watch the trailer of the DNA Collector’s Edition here: https://youtu.be/njAUiFUwO_k

Destroy All Humans! is in development for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The saucer will land on Earth in 2020.

Gears 5 Has Gone Gold, Achievements Revealed

2019/08/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Xbox One News

August 9, 2019 – Today, The Coalition and Xbox are proud to announce that “Gears 5” has gone gold – a major moment ahead of its launch next month. This is significant for the team at The Coalition, as it means the game disc has been released to manufacturing so that everyone can enjoy and play starting on September 6 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and “Gears 5” Ultimate Edition players.

In celebration of “Gears 5” going gold, The Coalition is excited to unveil the full achievement list for the game. Players will be able to add to their Gamerscore across 71 achievements spanning five ways to play – Campaign, Versus, Horde, Escape and Map Builder. COG hopefuls can find the full list of achievements here.

“Gears 5” will next be taking over gamescom with the reveal of the all-new Horde mode on Inside Xbox on Monday, August 19 at 5:00 p.m. CEST (8:00 a.m. PDT) followed shortly thereafter by a world premiere of the story trailer for Gears 5 campaign on gamescom: Opening Night Live at 8 p.m. CEST (11 a.m. PDT).

Gears 5 will release on September 10 for Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Game Pass. Early access starts on September 6 for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members and Gears 5 Ultimate Edition purchasers.

Achievement List

Campaign Achievements

Name Description Gamerscore
My Body Is Ready Complete Boot Camp 5
It Takes Three To Make A Thing Go Right Complete an Act of Campaign in 3 player co-op 10
Jack of One Trade Complete an Act of the Campaign as playable Jack (any difficulty) 5
I Was Born In A Crossfire Hurricane Use Jack’s Flash ability to stun 3 enemies at once in Campaign 10
Back Atcha Get a kill with ricochet bullets using Jack’s Barrier Ability 10
Back On Your Feet, Soldier Use Jack’s Stim upgraded ability to revive a DBNO friendly in Campaign 10
Shock and Awe Use Jack’s Shock Trap ability to shock 6 enemies at once in Campaign 10
Seraninja Use Jack’s Cloak ability to cloak and execute 3 enemies before de-cloaking in Campaign 10
An Enemy Among Us Get a kill with a Hijacked Pouncer, Warden, Stump and Elite Hunter in Campaign 15
Gimmie, Gimmie, Gimmie Use Jack’s Fetch ability to acquire each Heavy Weapon in Campaign 10
Jack of All Trades Acquire all of Jack’s Ultimate upgrades in Campaign 25
JACKed Up! Fully upgrade Jack’s Abilities and Passives in Campaign 25
Relic Hunter Equip 3 Relic Weapons at one time in Campaign 10
Relics of the Past Kill an enemy with every Relic Weapon in Campaign 20
Not There To Buy A Timeshare Unlock during Act 1 of the Campaign 10
And… He’s All Yours Unlock during Act 1 of the Campaign 10
Now I Gotta Get Up Again Unlock during Act 1 of the Campaign 10
A Mouthful of Boom Unlock during Act 1 of the Campaign 10
It’s Time We Fight Them Together Unlock during Act 2 of the Campaign 10
Jameson Shipping Depot Unlock during Act 2 of the Campaign 10
That Old COG Technology Unlock during Act 2 of the Campaign 10
Let’s Get You Some Answers Unlock during Act 2 of the Campaign 10
We Need The Old Plan Unlock during Act 2 of the Campaign 10
Safe and Sound Unlock during Act 3 of the Campaign 10
Cutting It Close Unlock during Act 3 of the Campaign 10
Throw A Switch, See What Happens Unlock during Act 3 of the Campaign 10
Let’s Keep Pissin It Off! Unlock during Act 3 of the Campaign 10
Then We Watch Each Other’s Backs Unlock during Act 4 of the Campaign 10
You Know I Ain’t Going Out Like That Unlock during Act 4 of the Campaign 10
Discovered the True Threat To Sera Complete all Acts of the Campaign (Any Difficulty) 20
All Aboard The Crazy Train! Complete all Acts of the Campaign on Insane 25
It’s Not Hoarding If Your Stuff Is Cool Collect all Campaign Collectibles 15
Pennies from Heaven Scavenge supplies from all fallen Condors in Act 2 and 3 10

 

Escape and Map Builder Achievements

Name Description Gamerscore
Pass The Soap Pass through a refuge shower with 3 Hivebusters in the same shower cubicle 5
Master Of My Domain Complete an Escape Hive on each difficulty 25
Who You Gonna Call? Hivebusters! Complete 5 Escape Hives as each one of Mac, Lahni and Keegan 10
The Three Musketeers Inflict 9000 damage in Escape while 3 Ultimate Abilities are active 15
On The Razor’s Edge Get 100 kills while inside Hivebuster Venom 10
Brought A Knife To A Gun Fight Complete an Escape Hive without firing a shot on Master Difficulty 25
Who’s Your Escape Main? Reach Character Level 15 with a launch Escape Character 10
Master Escape Artist Reach Character Level 15 with Mac, Lahni and Keegan 20
I Made It All By Myself Create and publish an Escape Hive 10
Homegrown Hive Complete a Featured community build Escape Hive 10

 

Horde Achievements

Name Description Gamerscore
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Beat 50 Consecutive Waves of Horde (any difficulty) 25
Who’s Your Horde Main? Reach Character Level 15 with a launch Horde Character 10
Compulsive Horder Reach Character Level 15 with Kait, JD, Del, Marcus, Fahz and Jack 20
And I’ll Form The Head! Kill a Boss in Horde while all 5 players have active Ultimate Abilities 10
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle As Jack, convert one of each weapon to Power using the Forge in Horde 20
Withdrawal Symptoms As a team, collect Power from all 4 Power Taps within one wave of Horde 20
Perky’s Revenge Get a kill with 3 Perks active in Horde 10

 

Versus Achievements

Name Description Gamerscore
Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship Play a match of Arcade 5
One Sec, I’ll Be Right Back Switch characters in an Arcade match and kill an opponent who previously killed you 10
Where’s My Product Endorsement Deal? Win 5 matches of Arcade 10
My Place In The Machine Complete placement matches for a Ranked Playlist 5
Grind Season Win a Ranked Match in each week of a Ranked Season 25

 

Progression and Other Achievements

Name Description Gamerscore
Sire, Interrupted Kill a Sire while it’s kidnapping a teammate (any mode) 5
A Good Plan, Violently Executed Execute 100 Rejects (any mode) 15
You’ve Got A Friend In Me Make a new Ally in Gears Allies 5
Did We Just Become Best Friends? Reach Level 5 with an ally in Gears Allies 10
BFFs Complete a Versus match with a team of four Level 5 Gears Allies 15
Once More From The Top Re-Up! 20
One, Two, Three Sorties Complete all 3 Objectives for Tour of Duty in a day 5
Corporal Punishment Reach the rank of Corporal in a Tour of Duty 10
Sergeant at Arms Reach the rank of Sergeant in a Tour of Duty 15
LOOTenant Reach the rank of Lieutenant in a Tour of Duty 20
I’m The Captain Now Reach the rank of Captain in a Tour of Duty 25
Generally Awesome Reach the rank of General in a Tour of Duty 50
Seriously 5.0 – Chapter 1 Complete Insane Campaign, Master Horde & Escape Launch Maps & Characters, Get 20 Re-Ups and reach General in a Tour of Duty 100

 

Walt Disney Studios Unveils Lineup for D23 Expo 2019

2019/08/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

BURBANK, Calif., August 8, 2019 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, California, taking place August 23–25.

At a marquee Hall D23 presentation hosted by The Walt Disney Studios Chief Creative Officer and Co-Chairman Alan Horn on Saturday, August 24, fans will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Studios’ upcoming theatrical releases, including animated films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and live-action projects from Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm.

These studios are responsible for some of the world’s biggest movie hits, and past D23 Expos have been the site of some of the first-released details on blockbusters such as Disney’s Aladdin; Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana and Zootopia; Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story 4; Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Infinity War; and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, along with unforgettable moments like the debut of The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” sequence, live musical celebrations of Coco and Mary Poppins Returns, and a sprawling cast of Avengers assembling onstage.

Saturday’s showcase will feature never-before-seen footage, surprise appearances, and more. While the films to be featured in Hall D23 will remain under wraps until showtime, the Studios’ upcoming slate includes Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Mulan, and Jungle Cruise; Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen 2; Pixar originals Onward and Soul; Marvel Studios’ Black Widow and The Eternals; and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and more.

HALL D23 PRESENTATIONS:

Go Behind the Scenes with The Walt Disney Studios
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m., Hall D23
The Walt Disney Studios presents a behind-the-scenes look at its blockbuster collection of upcoming films. Fans will glimpse what’s on the drawing board for the acclaimed filmmakers at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and get a peek at the exciting slate of live-action projects, from Disney to Marvel Studios to Lucasfilm’s Star Wars. As always, attendees will be treated to exclusive footage, special guest appearances, and more! Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation.

Disney on Broadway: A 25th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, August 24, 3:30 p.m., Hall D23
Disney on Broadway is thrilled to return to D23 Expo to celebrate its 25th anniversary with an exclusive concert. Hosted by Tony Award®-nominee Gavin Lee (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast), the 75-minute concert will feature Heidi Blickenstaff (Freaky Friday, The Little Mermaid), Ashley Brown (Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, On The Record), Kissy Simmons (The Lion King), Josh Strickland (Tarzan), and Alton Fitzgerald White (The Lion King). A six-piece band, led by Jim Abbott, will accompany performers as they lead the audience through Disney on Broadway’s Tony Award-winning catalogue. The performance will feature songs from Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Aida, Tarzan®, Mary Poppins, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, Aladdin, Freaky Friday, and Frozen. (Talent is subject to change)

Disney Character Voices, Inc: The 30th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, August 25, 4:15 p.m., Hall D23
For 30 years, Disney Character Voices has kept the voices of Disney characters alive and well for fans through toys, games, apps, theme park attractions, and much more. Take a journey with Rick Dempsey, SVP of Character Voices, and many of those beloved voices—including Tony Anselmo (“Donald”), Jodi Benson (“Ariel”), Bill Farmer (“Goofy” and “Pluto”), Bret Iwan (“Mickey Mouse”), and Linda Larkin (“Jasmine”), with more special guests to be announced—as they step out from behind the microphone to celebrate this joyous anniversary through stories and amazing voices!

CALENDAR OF KEY EVENTS: 

Great Moments with Walt Disney
Friday, August 23, 10:30 a.m., Archives Stage
Grammy®-winning producer Randy Thornton, Disney Music Group’s Supervising Producer and Music Historian, will present audio recordings of Walt Disney recalling the development of the first cartoon with synchronized sound, creating Disney’s first hit song, and meeting Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev.

Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode II First Look
Friday, August 23, 2 p.m., Stage 28
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series lets you become the hero of your own personal adventure as you step into the role of a Force-sensitive smuggler recruited by Darth Vader himself. Director Ben Snow, Senior Experience Designer Jose Perez III, and Lucasfilm Story Group Creative Executive Matt Martin take the stage for an in-depth discussion about the upcoming second episode, including an exclusive sneak peek that will be available only to those at D23 Expo.

A Musical Celebration of Aladdin
Saturday, August 24, 5:30 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
To celebrate the in-home releases of the all-new live-action Aladdin and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Aladdin Walt Disney Signature Collection, hosts Scott Weinger (“Aladdin”) and Linda Larkin (“Jasmine”) take us on a musical magic-carpet ride through your favorite tunes from Aladdin both on stage and on screen. Special guests include Brad Kane (“Aladdin” singing voice), Deedee Magno Hall (“Jasmine” in Disney’s Aladdin—A Musical Spectacular), Jamal Sims (Choreographer, Aladdin live action), Clinton Greenspan (“Aladdin” on the North American tour), Lillias White (Hercules), and Norm Lewis (Scandal, The Little Mermaid on Broadway). You never know what surprises the Genie may conjure up.

The Little Mermaid: The 30th Anniversary Celebration! 
Sunday, August 25, 10 a.m., D23 Expo Arena
Fans of the classic film are invited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Little Mermaid, recognized around the world as one of the greatest animated films of all time. Hosted by the voice of Ariel herself, Jodi Benson, it will be an unforgettable “Under the Sea” celebration. Presented by H2O+.

Hidden Gems of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library: Preserving and Inspiring the Disney Legacy 
Sunday, August 25, 12 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
Fans will discover what it’s like to hold Disney history in their hands in this informative panel. The talented team at Walt Disney Animation Research Library (ARL) preserves millions of pieces of original Disney animation art from Steamboat Willie to the films of today. Attendees will learn how the ARL shares these hidden gems, inspiring artists and audiences alike.

The Art of Disney Storytelling
Sunday, August 25, 3 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
John Stamos hosts this panel of master storytellers—including Disney Legends Tony Baxter and Floyd Norman, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Paul Briggs (head of story, Frozen and Big Hero 6), and legendary producer Don Hahn—who will discuss Walt Disney’s impact on their careers and the entertainment industry, highlighting the ways they leverage those lessons to spark creativity today.

World Premiere: Walt Disney Animation Studios Presents Short Circuit 
Sunday, August 25, 4 p.m., Stage 28
In this exciting panel, Walt Disney Animation Studios will debut Short Circuit, an experimental short film program that will debut in Spring 2020 on Disney+. Talented artists and filmmakers will share their films for the first time anywhere and give behind-the-scenes insights.

Two Worlds, One Family: The Making of Tarzan
Sunday, August 25, 5:45 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
Twenty years later, the team who brought the animated classic to life “swings” into the D23 Expo to give a behind-the-scenes look at how the Walt Disney Animation Studios film came to be! Guests include directors Chris Buck (Frozen 2) and Kevin Lima (Enchanted); animators Bruce W. Smith, Ken Duncan, and Disney Legend Glen Keane; and producer Bonnie Arnold, as well as a very special performance by Matthew Morrison (Glee) from his forthcoming Walt Disney Records album.

ALL WEEKEND ON THE D23 EXPO SHOW FLOOR

Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios
Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) and Pixar will once again team up for an immersive animation experience at D23 Expo. The studios’ upcoming slate of films, which include WDAS’ much-anticipated Frozen 2 and Pixar’s brand-new original feature film Onward, will be highlighted, including opportunities to meet the teams behind the movies and autograph signings of exclusive art and promotional item giveaways. Pixar Animation Studios will also introduce fans to a real-life version of Guinevere, the van from Onward. Decked out with crescent moon windows and a “Pegacorn” (part Pegasus, part unicorn) painted on her sides, Guinevere will offer guests a taste of the adventure that two teenage elf brothers will embark upon in the movie.

Disney on Broadway
Fans can celebrate Disney on Broadway’s milestone 25th anniversary by visiting the VR (virtual reality) theatre on the D23 Expo floor. The brand-new VR experience puts you center stage in Aladdin, Frozen, and The Lion King’s biggest Broadway production numbers, featuring Broadway’s Caissie Levy (Elsa), Major Attaway (Genie), Telly Leung (Aladdin), and Tshidi Manye (Rafiki).

Lucasfilm Pavilion
For the first time at D23 Expo, Lucasfilm will host a pavilion on the show floor with an impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Warsstormtrooper. The exhibit will include several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic stormtrooper to new designs featured in the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, this stunning display is a rare opportunity to examine these production costumes up close and study the many unique styles deployed throughout a galaxy far, far away. Also featured in the Lucasfilm pavilion will be a special section for young Padawans that will include Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures video shorts, along with multiple interactive activities for kids.

Marvel Studios Pavilion
Inside the Marvel Studios Pavilion on the show floor, fans can step inside the action of Avengers: Endgame via a D23 Expo-exclusive video experience, and tour the costume gallery to see costumes worn by characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Throughout the weekend, Marvel Studios will host panel conversations with filmmakers and artists, as well as special talent signings inside the Pavilion. Fans can test their encyclopedic knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with daily trivia games for prizes.

Inside the World of Avatar 
The astonishing world of Avatar is one of the most indelible ever created in film and a celebration of all that is possible in cinema and storytelling. Avatar’s visionary director, James Cameron, has created a spellbinding, immersive world that transports audiences to a never-before-imagined place inhabited by jaw-droppingly original characters. At D23 Expo 2019, the spectacular world of Avatar comes to life once again with rarely seen props, costumes, and models used in the making of Cameron’s groundbreaking film, paired with the iconic movie moments where they are brought to life. Fans will also get a glimpse at the making of Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World Resort, making this one-of-a-kind exhibit, located on the second floor of the Anaheim Convention Center, a must-see stop for anyone who appreciates the very best in movie and theme park storytelling.

Disney Music Emporium – Album Signings and Exclusive Products
Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2019 with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Emporium will feature album signings by artists and award-winning composers. Limited quantities of a wide assortment of music products will be available, including new releases from Marvel and Lucasfilm, vinyl albums, die-cut picture disc vinyl, cassettes, Crosley turntables, cassette players, posters, and more. Additionally, visitors to Disney Music Emporium will be able to pre-order the Matthew Morrison Disney album. Album signings at the Disney Music Emporium shop include Oscar®– and Grammy®-winning composer and Disney Legend Randy Newman (Toy Story films, The Princess and the Frog, Cars films); composer Tyler Bates (Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy); actor Anthony Gonzalez (voice of Miguel from Coco); singer-songwriter, actor, and dancer Matthew Morrison (Glee); plus Hollywood Records artist JD McCrary (voice of young Simba in The Lion King). Scheduled artists subject to change.

Single-day tickets for Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children ages 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $79 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children ages 3–9. Single-day Friday and Saturday tickets, as well as three-day passes, are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.

Monstrum Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer

2019/08/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – August 8, 2019 – Prepare to enter a derelict cargo ship where the player gets hunted by a monster as SOEDESCO brings Monstrum to Nintendo Switch™. As previously announced, the terrifying horror game will also come to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Monstrum will have both a digital and physical release for all consoles. With procedurally generated levels, permadeath and AI driven predators, Monstrum achieves a sinister, ever-changing environment that is never truly safe.

A highly revered indie title
After its release on Steam, Monstrum received glowing reviews from players, YouTubers, and streamers, and quickly became a fan favorite among the horror game genre all around the world. Monstrum also went on to receive multiple award nominations, including the Scottish BAFTA for “Best Game” in 2015 and the TIGA award for “Best Debut Game“.

About Monstrum
Stranded on a derelict cargo ship, you find yourself hunted by one of Monstrum’s terrifying predators as you search for a way out. Death is death. Get killed in Monstrum and you’ll be starting all over again. As each of them has their own strategy, abilities and weaknesses, you have to use your wits to outsmart your pursuer in the ship’s procedurally generated environment. Can you survive Monstrum?

Features:
●       Survive a different environment and monster each time you play
●       Use whatever you can find to outwit the monsters and escape the ship
●       Hide, distract and run, but be careful not to fall into the numerous traps
●      Try to stay alive or you’ll have to start all over again

The Addams Family Official Trailer

2019/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

August 7, 2019 – Get ready to snap your fingers! The first family of Halloween, the Addams Family, is back on the big screen in the first animated comedy about the kookiest family on the block. Funny, outlandish, and completely iconic, the Addams Family redefines what it means to be a good neighbor.

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloë Grace Moretz, Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll, Snoop Dogg as “IT”, with Bette Midler and Allison Janney Also starring Martin Short, Catherine O’Hara, Tituss Burgess, Jenifer Lewis, Elsie Fisher, Aimee Garcia

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is in Theaters Everywhere October 11th, 2019

Jordan Peele’s Us Coming to Halloween Horror Nights

2019/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Universal City, CA, Orlando, Fla., August 7, 2019 – The reality unearthed in Universal Pictures’ global horror film blockbuster, Us, from visionary Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele, becomes perilously tethered to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in all-new terrifying “Halloween Horror Nights” mazes, debuting this September.

Featuring the unnerving labyrinth of underground tunnels that stretch from coast to coast below America, to the disorienting and the ominous uprising of “The Tethered”— doppelgängers of every living man, woman and child in the country—the “Us” maze will place guests at the heart of this living nightmare where they quickly realize they are their own worst enemy.

The journey begins circa 1986 as guests follow in the footsteps of the young girl they first meet as Adelaide Wilson as she innocently ventures through a mirror funhouse at the Santa Cruz boardwalk and has a fateful and traumatic encounter with her tethered doppelgänger, an event that will forever alter both of their lives.  The harrowing experience will then transition to present day, thrusting guests into the chaos of “The Tethered” uprising as they emerge from their tunnels to murder their privileged doubles in a nationwide coordinated act of rebellion.

“It’s very exciting to know that fans of Us will get to experience firsthand the terror of being stalked and tormented by ‘The Tethered.’ It’s been a lifelong ambition of mine to create a monster that would scare people on Halloween, so having ‘The Tethered’ join such esteemed company is a dream come true,” said Jordan Peele.

“Jordan Peele has put his indelible stamp on a new genre of psychological horror films with the Academy Award®-winning movie, Get Out and the critically-acclaimed film, Us,” said John Murdy, Executive Producer, “Halloween Horror Nights,” Universal Studios Hollywood. “And, it’s an honor to have the opportunity to work with him and his talented team to bring his unique vision for Us to life as a ‘living horror movie’ as part of ‘Halloween Horror Nights.’”

“The idea that ‘we are our own worst enemy’ and the visuals around that notion are what made the story of Us so compelling, personal and exciting for our design team to translate,” said Michael Aiello, Sr. Director of Entertainment Creative for Universal Orlando Resort. “Surrounding our guests in that horrific world of duality Jordan Peele created is a perfect fit for Universal’s ‘Halloween Horror Nights.’”

Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” is the ultimate Halloween event. For more than 25 years, guests from around the world have visited “Halloween Horror Nights” to become victims within their own horror film.  Multiple movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror television shows, films and original stories come to life season after season. And, the streets of each park’s event are transformed into highly-themed scare zones where menacing scare-actors lunge from every darkened corner.

 “Halloween Horror Nights” begins Friday, September 6 in Orlando and on Friday, September 13 in Hollywood. Additional details about the events will be revealed soon. All tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort are on sale now. For more information about “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

GreedFall Gameplay Overview Trailer

2019/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

August 7, 2019 – GreedFall, the much-anticipated RPG from developer Spiders, is all about forging your destiny on the mysterious and uncharted island of Teer Fradee. Now Focus Home Interactive invites you to discover the many features that make GreedFall a worthy RPG with player choice at heart in its new gameplay overview trailer:

When it comes to carving your own path, creating your character with a unique set of starting skills, attributes and talents is just the beginning. Whether you choose to specialize or be a jack of all trades, GreedFall’s deep crafting system lets you customize the look and stats of your gear to suit your playstyle.

Tackle combat in GreedFall in your own way: overwhelm foes with heavy weapons, use your sword to parry and riposte with expert flair, or dominate the battlefield with traps and magic. The game’s optional tactical pause menu allows you to choose your next moves strategically. Your party members will follow you into battle, but remember they’re people with their own hopes, goals and motives. Say or do the wrong thing and their loyalty to you could waver, or even turn entirely.

Your decisions will shape the future of the new world and old, and GreedFall gives you the freedom to make them. Use your diplomatic talents to influence the powerful elite, don the armor of an enemy faction to infiltrate their ranks, and decide the fates of many across a variety of far-reaching quests.

GreedFall lands on Sept. 10, 2019, on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC. The game is available to pre-order now digitally and at major retailers through www.GreedFall.com/shop.

The Dark Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan Developer Diary

2019/08/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

August 6, 2019 – A new developer diary is now available to view from The Dark Pictures Anthology – Man of Medan developer, Supermassive Games. The developer diary can be viewed with the following YouTube link (ready for embedding):

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW6xunfEOo0[/embedyt]

The new developer diary focuses on the development team’s process of creating the Shared Story Mode, a 2-player cooperative online multiplayer experience where players make choices and perform actions that affect the outcome of the story and fate of their respective characters.

The Dark Pictures – Man of Medan launches on August 30, 2019 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM®.

Gundam Battle: Gunpla Warfare Official Launch Trailer

2019/08/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Tokyo, Japan., (August 6, 2019) – Leading interactive entertainment publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. today announced the official launch of GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE on iOS and Android devices. Based on the iconic GUNDAM series of anime and the GUNDAM plastic model (Gunpla) product line, GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE is a 3D action battle game featuring customizable mechas and exclusive original characters. GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE is available now as a free download on the App Store and Google Play.

To celebrate the launch of the game and to reward players who pre-registered for GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. is offering pre-registrants an in-game Gundam RX-78-2, Wing Gundam, as well as A.I. pilots Amuro Ray and Heero Yuy. Amuro Ray, the prodigy pilot from Mobile Suit Gundam, and Heero Yuy, protagonist of Gundam Wing, will be available to those players to pilot each of their Gunpla.

In GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE players embark on a quest to win the Gunpla Tournament Championship and be crowned the Gunpla Battle Master. On their journey, players will gather resources to upgrade their mecha, collecting and mixing parts to create the ultimate Gunpla. Players can choose between various Gunpla license types, including In-Fighter, Defender, Supporter, and much more. Each mobile suit will offer unique mecha combos including Melee attacks, Long-Range attacks, and more.

GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE features an original story as well as iconic moments from original anime series. Team-up to win tournaments and save the school Gunpla club from shutting down.

For more information about GUNDAM BATTLE: GUNPLA WARFARE please visit https://g-b-en.ggame.jp/.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Winds of Magic Gameplay Trailer

2019/08/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – August 6, 2019. Independent developer Fatshark today announced that Winds of Magic, the new expansion to their multimillion selling and award winning hit game Warhammer: Vermintide 2, will be released on August 13.

Pre-Order Today for instant Beta Access
Pre-Order Winds of Magic now, and get instant access to the beta up to release on August 13. No time to waste, there are Beastmen to be dealt with.

“Vermintide 2 continues to grow, and challenge the players in new ways. The Winds of Magic expansion will introduce a new enemy, the Beastmen, as well as new game mode, weapons, and leaderboards.” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “We can’t wait to see how we rank up against the players on the leaderboards. Or maybe not?”

The first expansion for Warhammer: Vermintide 2 brings a brand new enemy faction and new challenges to the game. As a meteor crashes down in the Reikland, the Beastmen rush to the epicenter to claim it as a Herdstone. It is up to the five heroes to stop them before a dreadful disaster strikes the Empire.

Winds of Magic features

  • Beastmen – The New Enemy
  • Dark Omens – New Level
  • Winds – New Game Mode
  • Raised Level Cap
  • New Talents
  • New weapons for all heroes
  • New Difficulty
  • Leaderboards