Author - Jerry Paxton

Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Panel for D23 Expo

2019/07/18

BURBANK, Calif. (July 17, 2019) – D23 Expo 2019 will be a must for fans of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. An immersive pavilion will provide an insider’s look at new themed lands, attractions, shows, and more, in addition to a jam-packed schedule of entertaining presentations and a number of exclusive shopping opportunities for every Disney fan.

Showcasing an array of new experiences for guests around the world to enjoy for years to come, the Disney Parks “Imagining Tomorrow, Today” pavilion will give fans a unique look at the exciting developments underway at Disney parks around the world. Attendees will see a dedicated space showcasing the historic transformation of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. They will also see Tony Stark’s latest plans to recruit guests to join alongside the Avengers in fully immersive areas filled with action and adventure in Hong Kong, Paris, and California.

The fan-favorite Hall D23 presentation with Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, will take place Sunday, August 25, at 10:30 a.m. Guests will be treated to more details on much-anticipated attractions, experiences, and transformative storytelling that set Disney apart.

During the three-day event, fans can scoop up never-before-seen collectibles across the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products-operated retail shops on the Expo floor: shopDisney.com | Disney Store, Disney DreamStore, Mickey’s of Glendale, and Mickey’s of Glendale Pin Store. Attendees will be introduced to new collections that celebrate milestone anniversaries and favorite characters across Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, along with must-have official D23 Expo 2019 gear and accessories, nostalgic Disney Parks-inspired items, and limited-edition collectibles celebrating Walt Disney Imagineering’s heritage.

There are many other exciting offerings to discover, including several special panel presentations:

The Music and Sounds of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Friday, August 23, 12:30 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
Sound design is an instrumental layer of storytelling found throughout every Disney park, resort, and cruise ship. Join Imagineering Music Studio lead Matt Walker in discussing the creative process behind the original music and sound design heard throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Join Imagineers and collaborators who will share how they developed all-new iconic soundscapes while taking inspiration from the rich legacy of Star Wars music and sound design, from the land’s epic John Williams-composed musical score to the sounds of low-flying starships.

Haunted Mansion: Celebrating 50 Years
Saturday, August 24, 12:30 p.m., D23 Expo Arena
Celebrate Disney’s famed home of 999 happy haunts. The attraction’s rich history has generated global fandom from both the living and the unliving. Our ghost host has assembled a procession of bodies you will be dying to meet!

Immersive Worlds: Bringing Stories to Life in Disney Parks
Saturday, August 24, 3:30 p.m., Stage 28
Disney Imagineers continue Walt Disney’s legacy in creating themed environments where beloved stories and characters come to life. Join Imagineers Joe Rohde and Scott Trowbridge to learn about the creative process for dreaming up and developing new Disney experiences as we invite guests to enter authentic worlds previously seen only in a film, a book, or one’s imagination.

Travels with Marty: A Conversation with the Sklars and Imagineers
Saturday, August 24, 6 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
Celebrate the legacy of Disney Legend Marty Sklar as his colleagues, mentees, and family recount the journey of publishing his last book and discuss his lasting impact on The Walt Disney Company.

Behind the Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between
Sunday, August 25, 10 a.m., Stage 28
Celebrate the imagination, passion, and attention to detail in creating Disney costumes. Go behind the scenes with the team that crafted the dazzling new Walt Disney Archives exhibit on the D23 Expo show floor and its accompanying coffee table book.

Inspiring Women Behind Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Sunday, August 25, 2 p.m., Stage 28
Meet some of the talented women from across Disney Parks, Experiences and Products responsible for bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life. Hear stories about their roles and experiences in developing everything from the original backstories of the land and its inhabitants, to the themed merchandise, galactic fare, and the interactive elements found throughout Black Spire Outpost.

Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career with Kevin Rafferty
Sunday, August 25, 4 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
Join veteran Imagineer Kevin Rafferty as he reminisces about a career spanning 40-plus years, from a dishwasher at Disneyland to builder of immersive worlds. Kevin explains his path to Imagineering and talks about his new book.

Marc Davis in His Own Words – Imagineering the Disney Theme Park
Sunday, August 25, 6 p.m., Stage 28
Authors Pete Docter and Christopher Merritt reveal their magnificent two-volume tribute to the artwork and career of Disney Legend Marc Davis. Featuring artwork from Marc for the creation of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland, the presentation will also highlight the 50th anniversary of the storied attraction.

Disney Store Artist Signing Schedule
Friday, August 23 – Saturday, August 24, Talent Central
Come meet the artists and designers behind some of our amazing D23 Expo product ranges:

Disney Pixar Tiki Mug Signing with Jerome Ranft

Friday, August 23, 4 – 5 p.m., Talent Central

Midnight Masquerade and Animator Villains Collections with Steve Thompson and Courtney Watkinson

Saturday, August 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Talent Central

The Little Mermaid 30th Anniversary Collection with Steve Thompson, Bryan Mon, Daria Vinogradova, Diana Tran, and Cathy Clark-Ramirez

Saturday, August 24, 4 – 5 p.m., Talent Central

Disney Parks Designer Collection Artist Signing Schedule
Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25, Talent Central
Meet the artists behind the latest releases from this exclusive, limited-release collection of Mickey ear hats and Minnie ear headbands:

Jerrod Maruyama

Friday, August 23, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Talent Central
Saturday, August 24, 12:30 – 2 p.m., Talent Central

SHAG

Saturday, August 24, 2– 3:30 p.m., Talent Central

Noah Fine Art

Saturday, August 24, 2 – 3:30 p.m., Talent Central

Ashley Eckstein for Her Universe

Saturday, August 24, 9:30 – 11 a.m., Talent Central
Sunday, August 25, 5 – 6:45 p.m., Talent Central

Single-day tickets for Friday and 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 Saturday tickets and three-day passes are sold out. For more information on tickets and D23 Expo 2019, visit D23Expo.com.

Blizzard Unveils San Diego Comic Con Lineup

2019/07/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Blizzard Entertainment will be returning to Comic-Con^® International: San Diego July 18–21 with a full lineup of products from some of the most iconic franchises in gaming. This year, Blizzard and its license partners will be featuring Overwatch^®, World of Warcraft^®, and StarCraft^® event-exclusive items, signing and photo opportunities, product news, and more.

BLIZZARD’S PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Blizzard SDCC Exclusive Items July 17–21 | Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:

Attendees will be able to purchase the following items at the Blizzard Entertainment booth
- “Blade and Barrage” Fine Art Print
  - Signed by Overwatch assistant art director Arnold Tsang and featuring fan-favorite characters Genji, Soldier: 76, and Pharah
- Cute But Deadly – Transcendence Zenyatta
  - Gold Zenyatta figure, which comes packaged in window box packaging
- “The Firelord” Fine Art Print
  - Blizzard turns up the heat with “The Firelord” Fine Art Print from Dmitry Prozorov
- Pachireaper Plush and Collectible Pin Bundle
  - Own this soft, adorable Pachireaper Plush and its matching collectible pin

Blizzard Exclusive SDCC Premiere Items July 17–21 | Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:

Attendees will be able to purchase the following items at the Blizzard Entertainment booth
- Blizzard Legends: StarCraft Artanis Statue
  - On sale at Blizzard Booth #140 on July 17
  - Also on sale at Blizzard’s Gear Store at a later date
- Cute But Deadly – D.Va Nano Cola w/MEKA
  - On sale at Blizzard Booth #140 on July 17
  - Also on sale at Blizzard’s Gear Store at a later date
- Funko POP! – Reinhardt and Brigitte 2-pack | Blizzard Booth #140
  - Check out this dual pack of vinyl figurines featuring two favorites from Overwatch, Reinhardt and Brigitte
  - On sale at Blizzard Booth #140 on July 17
  - Also on sale at Blizzard’s Gear Store at a later date

Blizzard Convention Exclusive Items July 17–21 | Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:

Attendees will only be able to purchase the following items at the Blizzard Entertainment booth during SDCC, Gamescom, and BlizzCon^®

WoW^® 15^th Anniversary Convention Bag
- Perfect for storing all of your SDCC convention loot
WoW 15th Anniversary Collector’s Edition Pin
- Celebrate the legacy of WoW and show your fandom
Limited Edition Warchief Thrall Fig Pin
- Only available at the Blizzard booth at SDCC and BlizzCon

Blizzard Licensed Partner Exclusives:

Hasbro/Nerf
- Overwatch Ultimates Series 8-inch Reinhardt figure with Bundeswehr skin | Hasbro Pulse booth #3329:
  - With the OVERWATCH ULTIMATES SERIES, fans and collectors can continue to build a roster of their favorite heroes and bring the action of Overwatch onto their shelves and into their collections. This premium 8-inch-scale figure features the game-inspired design of Reinhardt’s Bundesweher skin, with multiple points of articulation, and comes with Reinhardt’s signature in-game accessories for high poseability and display.
  - Attendees can purchase this exclusive at the Hasbro Pulse booth and, in limited quantity, the Blizzard booth (#140)
- Reinhardt’s Hammer Photo Op Set Up | Hasbro booth #3213:
  - Take a photo with a full-sized replica of Reinhardt’s Hammer at the Hasbro booth
- Overwatch Ultimates Series – 6-inch Lúcio action figure in a GameStop exclusive Epic Skin | On Display at Blizzard Booth #140 and Hasbro Booth #3213
  - With the OVERWATCH ULTIMATES SERIES, fans and collectors can continue to build a roster of their favorite heroes and imagine the action of Overwatch leaping onto their shelves and into their collections. This premium 6-inch-scale figure featuring the game-inspired design of Lúcio’s epic skin with multiple points of articulation, and come with Lúcio’s signature in-game accessories for high poseability and display.
  - Available for GameStop Exclusive pre-order here
- Nerf Rival – Soldier: 76 Blaster (Blaster/Mask Combo Pack and Blaster Only) | Hasbro booth #3213:
  - Overwatch fans can take on the role of Soldier: 76 with this blaster designed in the style of his signature accessory in Blizzard Entertainment’s internationally acclaimed team-based action game. Choose between purchasing the Blaster or the Blaster/Mask Combo Pack. The combo pack also includes a wearable replica Soldier: 76 targeting visor. This Nerf Rival Overwatch blaster is fully motorized to rapid-fire 30 rounds at a velocity of 90 feet per second (27 meters per second) and features electronic lights and recoil action. Comes with 30 Overwatch Nerf Rival rounds.
  - Available for GameStop Exclusive pre-order here
    - Photo Op Set Up – Take a photo with the new Soldier: 76 Blaster at the Hasbro booth

LEGO
- LEGO Overwatch: Wrecking Ball Set | On Display at Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:
  - Immerse your favorite Overwatch fan in epic missions with this LEGO Overwatch 75976 Wrecking Ball set. Based on the internationally acclaimed team-based action game, this Overwatch toy set transforms from an ironclad battle mech to a high-speed ball. A fan favorite, Wrecking Ball is piloted by Hammond, a resourceful hamster who pops up from the cockpit just like in the game. Complete with Quad Cannons and four extractable limbs that fold out when transforming into the mech toy, Wrecking Ball is well suited for play and display.
  - Available for GameStop pre-order beginning July 17 and available for purchase on October 1.
- LEGO Overwatch: Junkertown Set | On Display at Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:
  - Now your favorite Overwatch fan can build a part of Junkertown out of LEGO bricks with the 75977 Junkrat & Roadhog set. Based on the internationally acclaimed team-based action game, this Overwatch toy set recreates the apocalyptic atmosphere of Junkertown, one of Overwatch’s popular maps. This playset features the game’s beloved “Junkers” crime duo: Roadhog, as a large, highly detailed BigFig with Chain Hook and Scrap Gun, and Junkrat, as a minifigure complete with iconic peg-leg and Frag Launcher. Fans will love the authentic character details, as well as the yellow chopper bike and display diorama inspired by the Junkertown map
  - Available for GameStop pre-order beginning July 17 and available for purchase on October 1.

Funko
- Funko POP! – Lifeguard McCree | Funko Booth #5341:
  - It’s always high noon somewhere, including the beach—so there’s literally never a better time to bring home a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Pop! McCree sporting his Lifeguard skin
  - On sale at the Funko booth #5341 on July 17
  - On sale at GameStop stores/online on July 19

Overwatch X tokidoki Signing and Exclusive Giveaway | Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:

Simone Legno Signing, July 19 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Blizzard booth
Attendees will have the chance for a signature from Simone Legno, co-founder / chief creative officer of tokidoki
Limited-Edition tokidoki Pins (6 Designs)
- The 6 exclusive limited-edition pins for the Overwatch X tokidoki will be available to attendees, with a chance to win one of two $40 gift certificates redeemable at the tokidoki booth

Blizzard Entertainment Booth Activations | Blizzard Entertainment Booth #140:

Overwatch Signing #1, July 20 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Blizzard booth #140
- Attendees will have the chance for a signature from Michael Chu, lead writer on Overwatch
Overwatch Signing #2, July 21 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Blizzard booth #140
- Attendees will have the chance for a signature from Arnold Tsang, assistant art director on Overwatch

Ghostbusters Coming to Halloween Horror Nights

2019/07/17

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Halloween, Movie News, News

Universal City, CA, Orlando, Fla. (July 17, 2019) – For the first time ever, Sony Pictures’ classic film, Ghostbusters, is coming to “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort – bringing the most memorable scenes, characters and supernatural spirits from one of pop culture’s most iconic films to life in immersive mazes based off the 1984 classic at the nation’s premier Halloween events, starting this September.

Ghostbusters has entertained generations with its comedic yet frightening tale of four paranormal investigators on their quest to eradicate supernatural threats from creating chaos throughout New York City. As the film marks its milestone 35th anniversary, guests will have the unique opportunity to live the action and terrifying scares they have seen in the hit film when it comes to life at Universal Studios’ “Halloween Horror Nights” in Hollywood and Orlando.

In each maze, guests will follow in the footsteps of the Ghostbusters – Peter, Ray, Egon and Winston – as they venture through artfully recreated scenes from the film, including the firehouse, New York Public Library and the Temple of Gozer, as an army of ghoulish spirits, hideous specters and ectoplasm-dripping phantasms attack from every corner. As they delve deeper into the maze, guests will come face-to-face with an array of paranormal creatures, from the voracious Slimer to the all-powerful Gozer the Gozerian and in its ultimate destructor form – the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, to brave the demonic spirits and survive the night.

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 inside 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. For more information about “Halloween Horror Nights” and to purchase select tickets at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Avengers: Endgame Cosplay Meet-up with the Russo Brothers at SDCC

2019/07/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 16, 2019) – Calling all cosplayers! In celebration of the upcoming Digital and Blu-ray release of AVENGERS ENDGAME and to kick-off the We Love You 3000 fan give-back tour, Anthony and Joe Russo will visit the IMDboat on Saturday July 20^th to sit down with host Kevin Smith during “IMDb LIVE at San Diego Comic-Con” and talk all things Avengers: Endgame. Following their interview, the Russos and a special surprise guest will join fans who are dressed as their favorite Avengers character in one “heroic” selfie!

Fans in attendance will also have the chance to meet Avengers: Endgame writers, Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and be treated to an exclusive Comic-Con Ben & Jerry’s ice cream sundae inspired by the MCU (flavor only available at this event) to help combat the San Diego heat!

WHAT: Avengers Assemble! Cosplay Meet-up & Ice Cream Giveaway

WHERE: Gather outside the IMDboat, 5^th Avenue Landing Marina, Slip 2B, behind convention center

WHEN:

Saturday, July 20^th
1:30 PM – Cosplayers & fans arrive at IMDboat for livestream interview broadcast and the first 300 can pick-up wristbands for ice cream.
2:00 PM – Avengers Assemble! Cosplay Photos with The Russo Brothers and Special Guest on the boardwalk!
2:05 PM – 300 fans will board the IMDboat for free MCU-inspired ice cream, courtesy of Ben & Jerry’s! (while supplies last)

Visit Marvel.com/WeLoveYou3000 for more information on the “We Love You 3000” Tour.

AVENGERS: ENDGAME Arrives on Digital July 30, and on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD August 13

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey The Fate of Atlantis Out Now

2019/07/16

Jerry Paxton

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

SAN FRANCISCO — July 16, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Judgment of Atlantis, the final episode of the post-launch story arc of Assassin’s Creed^® Odyssey The Fate of Atlantis, is now available on the PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC. Judgment of Atlantis concludes the episodic post-launch story arcs introduced with Legacy of the First Blade and is the final large episodic narrative installation coming to Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.

Judgment of Atlantis transports players to the legendary world of Atlantis, a gorgeous landscape of architectural progress and clear water, and a playground for Isu knowledge and power. As the last trial to master the Staff of Hermes, players must make the hardest decisions yet in a world where humans and Isu coexist. In this often unstable world, Poseidon, ruler of Atlantis, tries to maintain balance and hopes that our hero, dubbed the Dikastes, judge of Atlantis, will bring harmony to his kingdom.

Each of the episodes of The Fate of Atlantis introduced new ability enhancements related to different branches of the skill tree – Hunter, Warrior and Assassin. In this third episode, players will discover three new ability enhancements, including:

Ares Wrath, part of the Warrior branch of the skill tree, is an enhancement to the Ring of Chaos ability. Players smash the ground with the Broken Spear to create a large area where all enemies inside slow down and take damage after a few seconds.
Blessing of Kronos, part of the Assassin branch, is an enhancement to the Venomous Attacks ability. Player’s receive the Isu Power for a limited amount of time, giving immunity to Isu effects, such as Adrenalin Freeze and Adrenalin Drain. It also boosts the amount of Adrenalin gain and extends weapon range.
Kronos’ Punishment, part of the Assassin branch, is an enhancement to the Call to Arms ability. Create a replica of our hero that performs a stealth attack to the target, so players can assassinate enemies without exposing themselves when there are many enemies close together.

In order to play Judgment of Atlantis, players must complete the previous episodes from The Fate of Atlantis in addition to the below:

Following the main game, players will have to complete the questline Between Two Worlds, the mythological main game story arc and the Lost Tales of Greece questline Heir of Memories that is available after completing the former questline. Finally, they must have reached character level 28 or above.
For players who have not completed the main game, a shortcut was developed allowing them to enter Greece level 52 with all their preset abilities and resources, so they can access Heir of Memories to start their adventure into the afterlife. However, player progression using the shortcut will not carry over to the main game save, and they will not be able to obtain achievements.

The Assassin’s Creed Odyssey post-launch plan has been the biggest and most ambitious in the franchise, and season pass owners have access to two major episodic storylines, Legacy of the First Blade and The Fate of Atlantis. The season pass also includes Assassin’s Creed^® III Remastered and Assassin’s Creed^®Liberation Remastered, which released for the PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey players will continue to access to free content including the story-focused episodic Lost tales of Greece as well as daily and weekly in-game events.

The Fate of Atlantis can be purchased as part of the Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Season Pass for $39.99 or as part of The Fate of Atlantis story arc for $24.99 and will be downloadable for players who already own the Season Pass or Gold Edition starting today.

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit assassinscreed.com.

For the latest on Assassin’s Creed Odyssey and other Ubisoft games, visit news.ubisoft.com.

Train Sim World 2020 Announcement Trailer

2019/07/16

Jerry Paxton

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

Chatham, Kent – 16th July 2019 Train Sim World drives more authentic simulation with new route collection and a major update – Train Sim World 2020. The launch of Train Sim World 2020 brings new features including Journeys which highlight 100+ hours of authentic train simulation across the UK, USA and Germany. Also offered is a new collection of high-quality routes with three of the best and more challenging from the last year – Main-Spessart Bahn, Northern Trans-Pennine and Long Island Rail Road.

All players will receive a free new major update to their Train Sim World experience that includes a fully reworked scoring system called ‘Action Points’ that rewards you for completing objectives, driving with accurate timing and records your best performance for each route scenario and service.

The update will also show detailed debrief results for each scenario and more intuitive tutorials to help you identify ways to improve. In addition to this, route progress tracking highlights hundreds of services and railway jobs available for you to complete as you learn the routes.

You’ll never be closer to mastering the rails.

Train Sim World 2020 is coming on August 15th – here’s what you can look forward to:

The new ‘Journey’ system blends together more than 24 hours of sequential gameplay for each route. Start a Journey on any route and enjoy hundreds of scenarios, service timetables, and jobs to complete around the railway.
Improved tutorials and scoring will teach new players all they need to master the rails – and even old hands might find something new to learn in the new scoring and detailed analysis of every completed scenario.
A new collection of content – either as a way for new players to dive right in, or existing players to expand their collection. From the busy commuter experience of Long Island to a nostalgic industrial route through the Pennines and the steep inclines of Main-Spessart Bahn – there’s more to do than ever before!
A brand-new USA west coast route will also be available to buy individually or as part of a special Digital Deluxe Edition.

Find out more at www.trainsimworld.com

Train Sim World 2020 will be available on August 15th on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC (via Steam)

MARVEL’s Full San Diego Comic Con Booth Schedule

2019/07/16

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

Los Angeles, CA (July 16, 2019) – Marvel Entertainment revealed its full booth event and signing schedules featuring a can’t-miss lineup of autographs, giveaways, exclusive previews, meetups, and more! Fans who stop by the Marvel Booth (#2329) will be a part of an unforgettable experience with some of their favorite stars and creators – all starting Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21.

Kicking off with Earth’s Mightiest Show LIVE! on Thursday, this year’s Marvel Booth schedule will share thrilling live segments from Marvel Let’s Play, Women of Marvel, This Week in Marvel, Marvel Quickdraw, and Marvel’s Pull List! Fans can tune in for breaking news and exclusive livestream coverage from Marvel on Marvel.com, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook, hosted by Ryan Penagos, Lorraine Cink, Langston Belton, Angélique Roché, Justin Warner, Nore Davis, and Josh Saleh.

Marvel’s signing schedule will include incredible talent from Marvel Studios’ Avengers Endgame; Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Marvel Games’ Marvel’s Avengers, MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order, and Marvel’s Iron Man VR; and legendary creators from your favorite comics – including Jonathan Hickman, the writer behind the highly-anticipated House of X and Powers of X series!

And don’t miss the chance to meet industry legend Rob Liefeld and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski as they sign FREE copies of the Major X #1 Rob Liefeld variant cover from the all-new limited series starring Rob’s latest creation!

Check out the schedule of Marvel Entertainment’s panels, booth events, and featured signings at Marvel.com/SDCC2019.

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT BOOTH SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, JULY 18^th

11:00 AM PT – 11:30 AM PT – Earth’s Mightiest Show LIVE! – Welcome to SDCC 2019!
1:00 PM PT – 1:30 PM PT – Marvel Becoming Cosplay Meetup
2:00 PM PT – 3:00 PM PT – Marvel Comics: House of X/Powers of X Signing with Jonathan Hickman
3:00 PM PT – 3:30 PM PT – Prop Store’s Marvel Television Live Auction Preview
4:00 PM PT – 4:30 PM PT – Marvel Contest of Champions Live from SDCC 2019
5:00 PM PT – 5:45 PM PT – Marvel Games: Marvel’s Avengers Signing*
6:00 PM PT – 6:15 PM PT – Marvel Mastercard Giveaway
6:15 PM PT – 7:00 PM PT – Marvel Super Hero Happy Giveaway Hour

FRIDAY, JULY 19^th

11:15 AM PT – 11:45 AM PT – Marvel Games: Marvel’s Iron Man VR Signing*
12:00 PM PT – 12:30 PM PT – Marvel Let’s Play LIVE with Marvel’s Iron Man VR
1:00 PM PT – 1:30 PM PT – Marvel’s Make Me a Hero (Presented by Geico)
1:45 PM PT – 2:15 PM PT – Marvel Games: MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order Signing*
2:30 PM PT – 3:00 PM PT – Women of Marvel LIVE: Picture This!
3:30 PM PT – 4:30 PM PT – Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Signing*
5:45 PM PT – 6:00 PM PT – Marvel Mastercard Giveaway
6:00 PM PT – 7:00 PM PT – Marvel Super Hero Happy Giveaway Hour

SATURDAY, JULY 20^th

11:00 AM PT – 11:30 AM PT – Eat the Universe LIVE (Presented by M&M’s)
12:00 PM PT – 12:45 PM PT – Marvel Comics: Major X Signing with Rob Liefeld and C.B. Cebulski
1:00 PM PT – 1:30 PM PT – This Week in Marvel LIVE at SDCC 2019!
1:45 PM PT – 2:15 PM PT – Marvel Quickdraw LIVE (Presented by Axe)
2:30 PM PT – 3:30 PM PT – Marvel Studios Avengers: Endgame Signing*
4:30 PM PT – 5:00 PM PT – Marvel Let’s Play LIVE with MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order
5:30 PM PT – 6:30 PM PT – Marvel Becoming Cosplay Contest (Presented by TikTok)**

SUNDAY, JULY 21^st

11:00 AM PT – 11:30 AM PT – Earth’s Mightiest Show: Master Comics Theatre
12:00 PM PT – 1:00 PM PT – Marvel Studios’ Visual Development Team Signing*
1:15 PM PT – 1:45 PM PT – Marvel’s Pull List LIVE from SDCC 2019
2:00 PM PT – 2:30 PM PT – Marvel Becoming Kids Costume Event
4:00 PM PT – 4:15 PM PT – Marvel Mastercard Giveaway
4:00 PM PT – 5:00 PM PT – Marvel Super Hero Happy Giveaway Hour

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT SIGNING SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, JULY 18^th

12:00 PM PT – 12:40 PM PT – Joshua Cassara, Kieron Gillen
2:00 PM PT – 3:00 PM PT – Marvel Comics: HOUSE OF X/POWERS OF X Signing with Jonathan Hickman
3:00 PM PT – 3:40 PM PT – Seanan McGuire, Nnedi Okorafor
4:00 PM PT – 4:40 PM PT – Jen Bartel, Gail Simone
5:00 PM PT – 5:45 PM PT – Marvel Games: Marvel’s Avengers Signing*

FRIDAY, JULY 19^th

11:15 AM PT – 11:45 AM PT – Marvel Games: Marvel’s Iron Man VR Signing*
12:00 PM PT – 12:40 PM PT – Clint McElroy, Travis McElroy
1:00 PM PT – 1:40 PM PT – Edgar Delgado, Victor Olazaba, Humberto Ramos
1:45 PM PT – 2:15 PM PT – Marvel Games: MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order Signing*
2:00 PM PT – 2:40 PM PT – Rainbow Rowell, Robbie Thompson
3:30 PM PT – 4:30 PM PT – Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Signing*
5:00 PM PT – 5:40 PM PT – Margaret Stohl, Frank Tieri, Jim Zub

SATURDAY, JULY 20^th

11:00 AM PT – 11:40 AM PT – Adam Gorham, Jeremy Whitley
12:00 PM PT – 1:00 PM PT – Marvel Comics: MAJOR X Signing with Rob Liefeld and C.B. Cebulski
1:20 PM PT – 2:00 PM PT – Derek Charm, Nilah Magruder
2:30 PM PT – 3:30 PM PT – Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Signing*
4:00 PM PT – 4:40 PM PT – Peter David, Ken Lashley

SUNDAY, JULY 21^st

11:00 AM PT – 11:40 AM PT – Ron Lim, Philip Tan
12:00 PM PT – 1:00 PM PT – Marvel Studios’ Visual Development Team Signing*
1:00 PM PT – 1:40 PM PT – Ryan Ottley, Tom Taylor
2:00 PM PT – 2:40 PM PT – Adam Hughes, Tom Raney
3:00 PM PT – 3:40 PM PT – Tony Isabella, Don McGregor

*Ticketed event. Tickets distributed the morning of the signing at the Marvel Booth, as soon as the convention opens. Schedule subject to change.

**See Marvel.com/sdcccostumecontest for full terms and conditions

Borderlands 3 – “So Happy Together” Trailer Released

2019/07/16

Jerry Paxton

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

2k Games and Gearbox Software have released a new trailer for Borderlands 3 titled ‘So Happy Together’. Borderlands 3 launches on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 13.

Bakery Simulator Announced

2019/07/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

July 16, 2019 – In October 2019, Bakery Simulator will debut on PC. The new game will allow you to make a career in the bakery industry. Live Motion Games studio announces that the title will stand out, among other things, with its high level of realism and expanded opportunities for business development. The gameplay is based on work in a bakery and the timely delivery of bread. In 2020, the simulator will also appear on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Bakery Simulator is being created in the Polish studio Live Motion Games and the game will be released on the Steam platform by Gaming Factory S.A. and Ultimate Games S.A.

The new simulator will concentrate on the single-player gameplay and offer a realistic and specific approach to working in the bakery industry. The main elements of Bakery Simulator are working in the bakery and the timely delivery of bread to customers. According to the creators, the player will receive a lot of freedom in managing and developing his bakery.

“Our goal is to provide a high level of realism in Bakery Simulator. This will be the whole production process of bread and other products. For example, baking machines and recipes are based on real equivalents. Helping us with the game is a consultant with 10 years of experience in the bakery industry. At the same time, however, some gameplay elements will be simplified to make the gameplay as attractive and rewarding as possible” says the CEO of Live Motion Games, Michał Kaczmarek.

The action of the simulator will take place in a city with tens of thousands of residents situated in a mountain region and several nearby locations. Starting the bakery business, the player will be able to, among other things, select an appropriate location for the bakery and plan the use of space.

Live Motion Games studio intends to offer many different options. As a result, the players will have a lot of freedom in action. Available activities include, for example, learning new recipes, buying specialist machines and improving the production process. An important role will also be played by logistics related to the delivery of bread to customers. There will also be special and at the same time more profitable orders as well as the possibility of conducting one’s own baking experiments.

“Baking is a specific industry. The finished products do not seem to be too complex but the entire production and logistics process behind baking bread is not at all simple. You must care about very many different elements, including, for example, the right selection and appropriate proportions of ingredients. We are creating a comprehensive simulator, which will certainly in this and other respects positively surprise the players. The gameplay will also be enriched by random elements, which of course will additionally increase the replayability of the game” added Michał Kaczmarek.

The main features of Bakery Simulator:

realistic gameplay;
several dozen types of bread and ingredients;
many opportunities to develop bakery;
learning new recipes;
specialized machinery;
baking experiments;
attractive graphic design.

The premiere of Bakery Simulator on the Steam platform is scheduled for October 2019. Console releases of the game are planned for 2020 (PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch).

Bakery Simulator (Steam):

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1031120/Bakery_Simulator/

LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity Launch Trailer

2019/07/16

Jerry Paxton

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

St. Catharines, Ontario – July 16, 2019 – Blast off into the emptiness of space and embark on an epic journey filled with space pirates, orbital boosts, deadly asteroids and more in LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity, the definitive version of the fast-paced, dodge ‘em up game from PixelNAUTS Games. Available today for the first time ever on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, as well as on PlayStation®4 and Steam (PC, Mac, Linux) for $9.99 USD, Terminal Velocity upgrades include new mechanics such as the ability to drill through asteroids, increased levels and more, to provide players with the best momentum-driven experience possible.

In LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity players boost, swim, bounce, leap, smash and teleport their way through a myriad of obstacles in a desolate yet beautiful galaxy as they struggle to find their way back to civilization. Armed with only an improvised set of equipment and a relentless spirit, astronauts will need to survive 65 intense levels across 5 systems, and confront not only their mortality, but also what lurks in the darkness. To aid in the travels, survivors must upgrade their abilities and employ fast-thinking skills to complete their interstellar journey alive.

“Terminal Velocity contains so much new and revamped content that those playing it, regardless if they’ve played the original, will find a wealth of entertaining features to challenge themselves with for hours,” said Alex Golebiowski, co-founder of PixelNAUTS Games. “With Terminal Velocity players will get the most robust asteroid dodging experience possible and for Xbox and Switch owners, the chance to test their skills at LOST ORBIT for the first time.”

LOST ORBIT: Terminal Velocity features a bevy of new content including:

New Mechanics:

Drill through asteroids, but make sure to not overheat.
Smash into explosives to send them flying in obstacles and space pirates to clear the way.
Dodge mines, laser fences, spikes and other space pirate traps!
Grind and change rails to easily pass by obstacles.

New Levels:

Explore 12 new story-driven levels in a brand-new solar system!
Clear a path for an out of control starship.
Escape pirates in an intense boss chase.
Sneak and smash your way through an old space mine.
Try your skills at over 15 new and extremely challenging levels