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Square Enix Brings Marvel’s Avengers and More to San Diego Comic Con 2019

2019/07/12

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, SDCC, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES (July 11, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today an action-packed lineup of activities planned at San Diego Comic-Con from July 18-21, including the first gameplay reveal for fans attending the Marvel’s Avengers presentation at the Marvel Games Panel. The company’s booth #3829 will also feature a photo op on Cloud’s iconic Hardy Daytona motorcycle from FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE, the opportunity to play the hit mobile game, FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS® on a giant touch screen and much more.

Details of all panels, exclusives and more are listed below:

Panels:

Marvel’s Avengers Panel (Thursday, July 18, 1:30 pm in Hall H): Join Shaun Escayg, Creative Director at Crystal Dynamics, and the performance cast of Marvel’s Avengers for a special presentation that will include new information and the first public gameplay reveal for Hall H attendees only.
Life is Strange™ Panel (Saturday, July 20, 12:30 pm, in Room 5AB): Join Raoul Barbet, Co-Creative Director and Jean-Luc Cano, Lead Writer of Life is Strange & Life is Strange 2, for an in-depth look at the genesis of Life is Strange 2. Experience the backstory behind the narrative, discover behind-the-scenes secrets and see an exclusive glimpse of the next chapter.

Autograph Sessions:

Marvel’s Avengers Performance Cast Autograph Session (Thursday, July 18, 5:00 pm, Marvel Games Booth #2339): Nolan North (Iron Man), Troy Baker (Bruce Banner), Laura Bailey (Black Widow), Jeff Schine (Captain America), and Travis Willingham (Thor), as well as Shaun Escayg (Creative Director, Crystal Dynamics), & Bill Rosemann (VP & Creative Director, Marvel Games) will be signing Marvel’s Avengers limited edition lithographs.

Photo Ops, Activities and San Diego Comic-Con Giveaways (Thursday, July 18-21, Square Enix Booth #3829):

Check out Marvel’s Avengers costumes brought to life.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE: Hop on Cloud’s iconic Hardy Daytona and kick it into high gear.
FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS: Photo op and a giant touch screen to play the hit mobile game

Giveaways (while supplies last):

Two-sided FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE poster featuring the game’s hero, Cloud, and iconic villain, Sephiroth
Japanese style hand fan featuring FINAL FANTASY BRAVE EXVIUS

The SQUARE ENIX booth will also offer a sneak peek of merchandise prototypes for upcoming game releases, including FINAL FANTASY VII: REMAKE PLAY ARTS KAI Action Figures, the entire lineup ofFINAL FANTASY IX BRING ARTS figures, and more. Fans can also purchase a variety of official character products, including early releases of Square Enix Store Exclusives, like the CLOUD STRIFE Another Form Variant Limited Version and the NieR:Automata™ 2B ver 2.0 – 2P Color Variant.

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Dev Diary and Glavenus Trailer

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

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

July 11, 2019 – Today, Capcom released a new trailer and a developer update video packed with new details for Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, the highly anticipated massive expansion to Capcom’s best-selling Monster Hunter: World. The latest footage provides an overview of the newly confirmed subspecies variation of monsters, a look at the all new gathering hub in the Seliana headquarters, plus other gameplay improvements and additions.

Subspecies monsters join the roster in Iceborne, offering extreme, twisted variations that amp up the difficulty and require master-level hunting skills to defeat. The latest trailer provides a peek at just two of the ferocious variants that await: the electrifying brute wyvern Fulgur Anjanath channels lightning instead of fire and the fanged wyvern Ebony Odogaron is more vicious than ever with a wider attack range and dragon elemental. In addition to these fearsome subspecies, the fiery Glavenus, whose distinguishable roar was teased in the previous story trailer, wields its sword-like tail to wipe out hunters with its trademark sweep attack.

As part of the cozy new Seliana home base in Hoarfrost Reach, a streamlined Gathering Hub offers a warm welcome for hunting parties with more centralized facilities and features. Built around an interactive hot spring, hunters and Palicoes can conveniently manage all the pre-hunt necessities in close proximity such as the Smithy to craft gear, resource center to manage bounties or botanical research to harvest items. “My Room” is also accessible and features new personalization options such as furniture, décor, and colors, with a post-launch update planned to allow other players to visit each other’s spaces.

Further gameplay options offer additional flexibility for multiplayer hunting parties. A series-first scaling balanced difficulty which will adapt for a two-player team if others have dropped out or if a duo sets out to tackle a quest with their Palicoes in tow. The furry sidekicks will also get upgraded gadgets and new options such as the Shieldspire Stooge, a mobile decoy that draws a monster’s attention away from the player, the Meowcano, a giant jar that shoots out fireballs at enemies, and an enhanced Vigorwasp that can revive players immediately back into battle if they faint. New Squad Cards featuring info on the respective team can be sent to invite others to join the group, similar to how Guild Cards for each hunter can be traded individually. Sub-leaders have been added for Squad teams and can share duties on recruiting and accepting team requests.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Diego Comic Con Lineup

2019/07/12

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

Ripley’s and the Travel Channel are bringing a couple of fun additions to the San Diego Comic Con this year – namely, their activations at the Petco Park Interactive Zone and inside the San Diego Convention Center. Also, let’s not forget Bruce Campbell, host of the new Ripley’s Believe it or Not! television show! Check out the details below.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot at Petco Park

Inflatable tube men, human car washes, and a pinball arcade — the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot has it all! Hawking some of the strangest vehicles money can buy — from the world’s smallest street legal car to a Landspeeder and Hummer made out of lottery tickets — lot owner LeRoy has a curious car for you. While you make your decision, step into LeRoy’s office, where you can snap a photo as a souvenir of searching for the strangest sedan or station wagon of your dreams! The Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot is full of surprises and sales at San Diego Comic-Con, so stop by!

WHERE: Petco Park Interactive Zone

HOURS
Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Ripley’s Garage

Inside the convention center, eventgoers can head to booth #4015 and cruise into Ripley’s Garage to view props and peculiar pieces from the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! collection — from shrunken heads to the original Star Wars® lightsaber. There will also be unique retail items like a shrunken head air freshener, and giveaways and prizes to redeem at the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Car Lot at Petco Park.

Plus, the newest edition of the Ripley’s annual, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Beyond the Bizarre, will be available FIRST at San Diego Comic-Con before it officially hits stores — featuring a look behind the scenes with Bruce Campbell on set in the Ripley Warehouse. Pick up a copy before you head over to Bruce’s signing and get it autographed by the man himself!

WHERE: Booth 4015

HOURS: Standard Comic-Con Hours

Thursday – Saturday: 9:30am – 7pm
Sunday: 9:30am – 5pm

For more info on everything Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and Bruce Campbell at San Diego Comic-Con, visit Ripleys.com/SDCC.

Additionally, Bruce Campbell, host of the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! reboot airing on Travel Channel Sundays at 9|8c, will moderate a panel and participate in an exclusive autograph signing.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Extraordinary Humans Revealed with Bruce Campbell

Host Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) introduces fans to the extraordinary, the death defying, and the unusual people featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! “Cyborg” Angel Giuffria (Hunger Games) lives life with one of the most advanced prosthetic arms on the market. John “Hammerhead” Ferraro boasts a skull more than two times thicker than average, using it to shock sideshow audiences. “Half-man” Short E. Dangerously doesn’t let proportions stop him from challenging physics to perform incredible stunts. Ripleys.com editor Sabrina Sieck (producer Ripley’s Believe It or Not!) also joins to dive down the rabbit hole of Ripley history. Bruce and the cast will participate in a Q&A session.

Saturday, July 20th
4pm – 4:50pm
Hilton Hotel, Indigo Ballroom

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING

Bruce Campbell will participate in an exclusive pre-panel autograph signing. Fans can enter the exclusive portal prior to Comic-Con for their chance to win a spot in line to this ticketed-only autograph session.

Saturday, July 20th
12pm – 2pm
Sails Pavilion

Bluefin Unveils its Huge Lineup of Comic Con Exclusives

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

Anaheim, CA, July 11, 2019 – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, with a wide array of exhibits and special show exclusives that will be spread across multiple booths throughout the main show hall.

Comic-Con International is one of the nation’s largest comic book, science fiction, and pop culture events, and will take place July 18^th–21^st at the San Diego Convention Center, in San Diego, CA. Complete details are available at: comic-con.org.

Attendees are invited to visit Bluefin brands at the following booths:

Bluefin / Bandai Spirits Hobby (Main Booth) – #401
Flame Toys / Sen-Ti-Nel / Storm Collectibles – #301
Tamashii Nations – #3545
Godzilla Booth – #3535
Gundam 40^th Beyond Booth – #3529
Gundam 40^th Beyond Booth (#3529)

This year, BLUEFIN and other BANDAI NAMCO Group companies will showcase an interactive Gundam Booth. Located on the Main Show Hall, the “Gundam 40^th Beyond” Booth (#3529), will be a key presence this year and will celebrate the 40^th anniversary of the launch of the original Mobile Suit Gundam anime series. It will highlight upcoming and existing Gundam products from renowned BANDAI divisions including BANDAI SPIRITS Hobby (GUNPLA), Tamashii Nations (Action figures), Shokugan (Small toys) , Gashapon (Capsule and small toys), BANDAI Apparel and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment (Mobile game / Console game).

Godzilla Booth (#3535)

Celebrate the enduring popularity of the world’s most popular (and destructive) radioactive dinosaur. Catch a special 2019 Convention Exclusive Edition of the Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure which depicts Godzilla as he appeared in the original 1954 film. Also catch special Godzilla displays throughout this booth sponsored by Toho., Ltd. and Bandai America, Inc.

Bandai 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure 2019 Convention Exclusive

MSRP $30

From Bandai the 65th Anniversary 1954 Godzilla Deluxe Vinyl Figure (2019 Convention Exclusive) is an authentic recreation of the iconic kaiju that introduced Godzilla to the world in the 1954 Toho film Godzilla. This highly detailed 2019 Convention Exclusive Godzilla features accurate sculpting in a limited-edition translucent flake vinyl with added paint treatments for enhanced realism. The exclusive package is a displayable window box with premium sleeve. Figure stands 6.5 inches tall and is officially licensed by Toho Co., Ltd.

Tamashii Nations (Booth #3545)

Booth #3545 will be dedicated to Tamashii Nations and will be where a variety of exclusives from the Dragon Ball World Adventure will be available for purchase. Attendees will need a reservation from SDCC to purchase these exclusives, but we will also be bringing a wide variety of other Tamashii Nations’ items from Dragon Ball, Star Wars, Marvel and many more.

S.H.Figuarts GOKU BLACK SUPER SAIYAN ROSE Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $75
S.H.Figuarts GOLDEN FRIEZA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ULTIMATE SON GOHAN Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
S.H.Figuarts SON GOKU KID Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $55
S.H.Figuarts ZERO SUPER SAIYAN GOD SUPER SAIYAN GOGETA Event Exclusive Color Edition · MSRP: $65
Tamashii Nations Metal Build Strike Gundam Figure · MSRP: $160

**All Tamashii exclusives are part of the SDCC exclusive system and require a reservation to purchase

Flame Toys Booth (#301)

Flame Toys Nemesis Prime IDW Version SDCC Exclusive · MSRP: $40

The 8^th series of [Furai Model Kit)] Nemesis Prime (IDW version) is presented as event limited version! This model kit features snap together construction (no glue is required) and is a modernized and shape optimized IDW Nemesis Prime. Standing 6.1 inches tall, the competed figure offers realistic articulation with more than 40 joints.

Storm Collectibles Booth (#301)

Street Fighter fans and collectors are invited to catch 4 unique SDCC Exclusive releases:

Storm Collectibles “Street Fighter V” Cammy Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Action Figure · MSRP: $85

Cammy is a clone created by Shadaloo to be an elite soldier. She lost her memory, and was found by the British Special Forces unit Delta Red. Though she now dedicates herself to destroying Shadaloo, there are still those who doubt her, fearing that she’s a Shadaloo spy. Cammy tries to get on with her new life, with the support of her Delta Red members. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in her Player 2 Green Outfit.

“Street Fighter” Guile Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $85

Guile is a Major in the US Air Force who debuted as one of the original selectable eight characters in the 1991 Street Fighter II game. He is one of the most popular character used in the history of the game. Guile is well known by his signature tall flattop haircut and unique fighting style which combines Martial Arts and Pro-Wrestling. His iconic moves are Sonic Boom and Flash Kick. This figure features a brand new custom developed body. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 Blue Outfit.

“Street Fighter V” M. Bison Battle Costume SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition

1/12 Scale Action Figure · MSRP: $75

Now, face the mighty Bison!” “Bow down before my Psycho Power!” Featured in Street Fighter V, M. BISON (named VEGA – in Japan) is the primary antagonist and the most iconic villain in the Street Fighter series. Storm Collectibles presents this M. Bison SDCC exclusive in his Player 2 Blue Battle Costume with the new facial design from Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition.

“Street Fighter” Sagat SDCC 2019 Exclusive Edition 1/12 Scale Action Figure ·

MSRP: $85

Sagat is from Thailand and a 7-foot-tall Muay Thai expert fighter known for his incredible power and long-reaching attacks. He is one of the four Grand Masters in Street Fighter II. Sagat lost his eye during a fight with Dan Hibiki’s father, Go and the massive scar on his chest is a constant reminder of Ryu’s victory. His signature moves are Tiger knee crush, Tiger shots and Tiger Uppercut. The Comic Con Exclusive is adorned in his Player 2 White Trunks Outfit.

Bandai Spirits Hobby (#401)

Model builders are invited to catch a wide variety of Gundam (GunPla), Star Wars and Dragon Ball kits

Haropla Haro Basic Green [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8

Haropla Momoharo [Clear Color] · MSRP: $8

1/144 Scale Gundam AGEⅡMagnum [Dive Into Dimension Clear] ·

MSRP: $20

1/144 Scale Gundam Astaroth Rinascimento [Iron Blooded Coating] ·

MSRP: $35

1/144 Scale Gundam Barbatos Lupus [Iron Blooded Coating] · MSRP: $27

1/100 Scale Gundam GM SNIPER Ⅱ [Clear Color] · MSRP: $42

1/100 Scale Gundam Tallgeese Ⅱ [Special Coating] · MSRP: $80

1/100 Scale ZZ Gundam Ver.Ka [Clear Color] · MSRP: $70

Nu Gundam Mechanical Clear Gundam Model Kit · MSRP: $75

Star Wars 0-0-0 Character Model Kit · MSRP: $28

Super Saiyan Gogeta – Dragon Ball World Adventure Figure-Rise Standard Exclusive · MSRP: $35

A massive 9-foot-tall RX-78-2 Gundam statue will be stationed inside the booth for photo opportunities.

Re-Imagined LA Haunted Hayride to be Revealed at Midsummer Scream Panel

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

LONG BEACH, CA – Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror fan convention, is thrilled to announce a panel presentation from Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, which owns multiple haunted attractions and events across the nation.

In 2018, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group acquired the assets of Ten Thirty One Productions, which owned the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (LAHH). Guests will experience a completely re-imagined LA Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park this Halloween season, which will be unveiled at Midsummer Scream by the event’s new Creative Director, Jon Cooke, of Plague Productions.

The presentation will take place at the Long Beach Convention Center on Sunday, August 4, and will feature Chris Stafford, CEO/Founding Partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group; Warren Conard, Director of Operations/Founding Partner of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group; Jon Cooke, Owner/Creative Director of Plague Productions; and Melissa Carbone, Founder of Ten Thirty One Productions and Producer of the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride. The presentation will be hosted by Ted Dougherty, Writer/Director at Plague Productions.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have the Thirteenth Floor team with us this year,” says Midsummer Scream Creative Director, Rick West. “This group of talented, driven individuals has literally created a haunt empire across the nation by purchasing and plussing well-known attractions, and making them their own. For years, thousands of fans have attended the LA Haunted Hayride in Griffith Park; it’s a known attraction that is now part of the Thirteenth Floor arsenal. Bringing Jon Cooke on as the attraction’s Creative Director is an exciting new chapter for the Hayride, and we couldn’t be more curious to see what he and his team have in store for us as they give Midsummer fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the mysterious town of Midnight Falls, and the strange characters that dwell there!”

In addition to their exciting panel presentation, Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group/LA Haunted Hayride will have a large show floor presence this year at Midsummer Scream, where guests will get their first in-person look at part of the town, Midnight Falls, and some of its infamous locals.

Midsummer Scream continues to be a beacon within the Halloween, horror, and haunt community, drawing fans from across America and beyond to Long Beach each summer. The participation of Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group bolsters the mission of Midsummer Scream in becoming a world stage for the haunt industry, where companies not just local to Southern California step into the spotlight and are celebrated by fans and peers of all walks, from all corners of the globe.

Tickets are on sale now at MidsummerScream.org.

Lucasfilm Announces Art Pavilion and The Mandalorian Sneak Peek for D23

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (July 11, 2019) — For the first time at D23 Expo, Lucasfilm will host a pavilion on the show floor from August 23-25 with an impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Wars stormtrooper. The exhibit will include several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic stormtrooper to the new design 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.

Plus, as part of the Disney+ panel on Friday, August 23, at 3:30 p.m. in Hall D23, fans will get a sneak peek at Jon Favreau’s action-packed bounty hunter series, The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian (played by Pedro Pascal) is a bounty hunter who travels the outer reaches of the lawless galaxy, surviving as a mercenary-for-hire. Dave Filoni (supervising director on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and writer/director on The Mandalorian), along with special guests, will join Favreau for the on-stage presentation. The highly anticipated program for Disney+ represents the first-ever Star Wars live-action series.

Single-day tickets for Friday and Sunday of D23 Expo 2019 are available for $89 for one-day adult admission and $69 for children 3–9. Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club can purchase tickets for $77 for a one-day adult admission and $59 for children 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.

New French Battleships Steaming Towards World of Warships Blitz

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

July 11, 2019 — Joining the cruisers in the French tech tree, a group of battleships are set sail for battle in World of Warships Blitz. The premier French battleship is the Turenne, sitting at Tier III, is researchable from Friant, the Tier III cruiser. The new additions are:

Turenne, Tier III
Courbet, Tier IV
Bretagne, Tier V
Normandie, Tier VI
Lyon, Tier VII
Gascogne, Tier VIII
Alsace, Tier IX
République, Tier X

At lower tiers, these battleships are much like those in other nations: good armor with hard-hitting guns. When progressing up the tech tree, these vessels eventually morph and become much like battle cruisers that are quite speedy. From Tier VII and up, these battleships start to really show their class; the high-tier battleships boast strong AA armament and their turrets now have 4 guns. The only downside of having more guns is that they are of a smaller caliber.

Overall, these battleships are fast and agile—a not-so-common trail for this class—which can go even faster with the Engine Accelerator skill. In addition to their pace, these French ships have pretty accurate guns, which is a perfect counter for their biggest weakness—their weak armor.

All the new French vessels are locked and loaded, eager to take to battle in World of Warships Blitz.

Dual Universe Alpha 2 Features Trailer

2019/07/11

Jerry Paxton

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

PARIS, FRANCE – July 11, 2019 – Today, Novaquark is excited to launch the second playable Alpha phase for its civilization-building sci-fi MMO, Dual Universe. Continuing to deliver on its roadmap promises, the Alpha 2 unleashes upon its passionate community a freighter full of new content focused on expanding the game’s player-driven economy.

See Dual Universe’s Alpha 2 in action with a video overview of its features:

In November 2018, the Alpha 1 introduced the foundations of the game’s emergent gameplay, with the ability to mine ore, reshape the world and build just about anything players can imagine. On top of the existing market tools, the release of the Alpha 2 takes the game’s economy to a whole new level, with the ability to mass-produce and barter goods. Combined with a fully editable world, this bolstered economy fuels the promise of a game in which all content is created by the players, from ships to outposts to cities and, soon, space stations.

With the introduction of this Industry gameplay, players are now able to build their own fully-functioning factories to mass-produce goods. Just like in the real world, this empowers them to build complex production lines and optimize their efficiency in order to increase their profit.

Go in-depth with Dual Universe’s Industry feature in the latest dev diary:

Industry isn’t where Alpha 2 ends, though. Dual Universe now offers an in-depth Talent system, which allows players to develop their character as they acquire new skills. Furthermore, the Virtual Projector opens up even more creation options and makes it easier than ever for players to build from a template, importing existing 3D models as holograms to act as visual support. Couple this with graphical improvements – including luscious, volumetric clouds and a revamped water system – plus much more and you have one of the biggest Dual Universe updates yet!

“Alpha 2 is a major milestone for us and one we’re really excited to get into player hands,“ said Novaquark founder and Creative Director Jean-Christophe Baillie. “I’m consistently blown away by the ingenuity of the community, so empowering them to run and expand the game’s economy will take Novaquark one step closer to creating the first Metaverse.“

The Alpha 2 release comes hot on the heels of Novaquark’s expansion into Canada with a Montreal office, and the recent news that total project funding for Dual Universe has surpassed $22.6M USD. Alpha 3 is already in the works and planned to launch later this year, with the beta planned for 2020.

The Alpha 2 of Dual Universe is available now at the reduced price of $60 USD / 60 Euros. Pledge packs and more information can be found on the game’s website.

Comedy Central Unveils Comic Con 2019 Lineup

2019/07/10

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

NEW YORK, July 10, 2019 – Comedy Central will descend upon San Diego Comic-Con with an awesome array of events from South Park and Crank Yankers. The festivities kick-off on Thursday, July 18 at 9:30 a.m. with a no-badge-required, free and open to the public South Park activation at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center (200 Harbor Dr. #120) located directly across from the Convention Center, and a Crank Yankers immersive fan experience on Thursday, July 18 inside the Convention Center at Booth #3729.The #1 brand in comedy will also present a Crank Yankers panel on Thursday, July 18 at the Hilton Bayfront in the Indigo Ballroom at 6:45 p.m.

The South Park Bigger Longer Uncut Mini-Golf activation will be revealed to fans on Thursday, July 18 at 9:30 a.m. at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center. The 9-hole golf course is an homage to the iconic movie with each hole themed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut. The activation will also feature four limited-edition South Park t-shirts, with a different shirt available each day for fans to purchase during a limited window. The South Park fan activation is free and open to the public from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21.

For the return of the beloved comedy series Crank Yankers, Comedy Central is hosting a Crank Yankers panel in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront on Thursday, July 18, featuring executive producer and showrunner Jonathan Kimmel, voice talent David Alan Grier, Chelsea Peretti and Bobby Moynihan, and production designer Gary Kordan with moderator Brian Posehn from 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. The panel will offer fans never-before-seen clips from the new season as well as behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the making of the series.

Comedy Central is also bringing a slice of Yankerville to the Convention Center. Located at Booth #3729, this immersive experience will give fans an exclusive first listen to crank calls from the new season. Additionally, fans can pose and take photos with some of the Crank Yankers puppets. This activation will be open to all badge holders throughout the weekend, Thursday, July 18 – Sunday, July 21 during convention hours (Thursday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

First GRID Gameplay Trailer

2019/07/10

Jerry Paxton

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

Larkspur, Calif. – July 10, 2019 – Sparks fly, cars spin-out and rivalries are formed in the first GRID gameplay trailer released by Codemasters®. As the lights turn green, cars jostle for the lead in the long-awaited return of the much-loved racing franchise, which comes to PlayStation^®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X, on Oct. 11, 2019.

Players who pre-order GRID or GRID: Ultimate Edition will get the Aston Martin Vantage GT4 as bonus content.

The action builds as the chasing pack bears down on the leaders to display some new race locations. From the heat of the Havana streets to the track circuit of Brands Hatch, the Race for Glory trailer showcases theexciting, unpredictable, and dramatic racing experience players will have when they take the wheel this October. The stunning visuals of San Francisco and Zhejiang Circuit insert the player at the heart of the action and give a true sense of speed, as they look for the smallest window of opportunity to take the lead either by conventional means or by slamming their rival into a wall.

The race culminates with the Pontiac Firebird Modified and Chevrolet Camaro SSX Concept going head–to–head on the final corners and long straight of San Francisco. One mistake could be the difference between the sweet taste of victory or the bitter regret of what might have been. Played out to the backdrop of the anthemic ‘The Light’ by Sophie and the Giants, the trailer demonstrates both the risks and the rewards of pushing some of the most iconic racing cars to their absolute limits.

GRID is a racing experience like no other. Taking inspiration from the original franchise, GRID is a fresh take on the genre with new content, new experiences and stories waiting to be written by you, the player. GRID is about unpredictable racing where anything can happen when the lights turn green. It’s a brand-new chapter of the GRID franchise; a game that not only resets expectations, but exceeds them.

“The response to the GRID announcement has been incredible and there is genuine excitement for us to reveal much more of the game,” said Chris Smith, GRID Game Director at Codemasters. “We set out to create an exhilarating racing experience which is like no other and the new trailer gives our fans a glimpse of what to expect. Players will encounter challenging and combative racing from all the AI drivers and this creates a living, breathing world where anything is possible and finishing positions must be earned. Whether it’s competing in the middle of the pack or going wheel-to-wheel for victory, there are no easy wins and our players will both enjoy and marvel at our most competitive GRID to date.”

For the latest GRID news go to the website (http://www.gridgame.com/) and social channels on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/gridgame), Twitter (https://twitter.com/gridgame) and Facebook(https://www.facebook.com/gridgame).