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Halloween Horror Nights Announces Special One Night Fan Preview Event

2019/06/27

Universal City, CA, June 27, 2019 – Universal Studios Hollywood offers fans an exclusive first look at “Halloween Horror Nights,” inviting them to experience L.A.’s scariest and most intense Halloween event on Thursday, September 12, one day before it officially opens on Friday, September 13.

Top headlines for this first-ever “Halloween Horror Nights” Fan Preview include a chance to be among the first to explore this year’s 10 terrifying new mazes, bragging rights to be among the first to post on social media, special themed photo ops with scare-actors, DJ music performances, plus receive a special commemorative credential, in addition to possibly seeing favorite celebrities attending the event’s red carpet premiere which takes place that same evening.

A limited number of must-have tickets will be sold for the Fan Preview Night, adding to its exclusivity. Preview night tickets along with select tickets to “Halloween Horror Nights” are available for purchase here. Advance purchase is recommended as tickets for all nights will sell out. More information is available at Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Dates for “Halloween Horror Nights” are: September 13-15, 19-22, 26-29, October 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 31, and November 1-3, 2019.

The following highlight the various ticket options currently available for purchase:

Fan Preview Night General Admission ticket

Fan Preview Night Universal Express ticket: includes bonus experiences such as access to all-new horror-themed panel presentation and express access to all mazes and the Jabbawockeez show

Fan Preview Night + Frequent Fear Pass: enjoy Fan Preview Night plus up to 25 select nights

Ultimate Fear Pass: enjoy up to 32 nights of scares, including a ticket to Fan Preview Night

Frequent Fear Pass: visit up to 25 select nights

September Pass: visit up to 11 event nights throughout the month of September

Additional tickets will be available soon, including the premium R.I.P. Tour, the After 2pm Day/Night Combo Ticket and the must-have Universal Express.

“Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood brings together the sickest minds in horror to immerse guests in a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of terror inspired by TV and film’s most compelling horror properties.

Following is a partial list of this year’s wicked line-up, with more maze news to be announced soon:

“Stranger Things,” based on season 2 and 3 of Netflix’s critically-acclaimed supernatural thriller
“Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man,” inspired by Universal’s original cinematic monsters, and the movie studio that invented the horror film genre.
“Holidayz in Hell,” an all-original maze featuring demented versions of everyone’s favorite seasonal celebrations
“The Walking Dead,” Universal Studios Hollywood’s permanent attraction inspired by AMC’s popular television series
The Jabbawockeez award-winning hip hop dance crew returns by popular demand with an all-new, high-energy performance created exclusively for “Halloween Horror Nights”

For exciting updates and exclusive “Halloween Horror Nights” content, visit Hollywood.HalloweenHorrorNights.com, like Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood on Facebook; follow@HorrorNights #UniversalHHN on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat; and watch the terror come to life on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube.

Skybound and Beamdog Reveal Classic D&D RPG Collector’s Packs

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

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

June 27, 2019 (Los Angeles, Calif.) – Skybound Games and Beamdog today announced four new Enhanced Edition Collector’s Packs with exclusive physical bonuses for several classic fantasy role-playing video games inspired by Dungeons & Dragons. Celebrating the enhanced edition console debuts of the iconic Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear expansion, Baldur’s Gate II, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale and Neverwinter Nights later this year, these Collector’s Packs are available to pre-order now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Skybound Games has also released a new Enhanced Edition Collector’s Pack video hosted by DC Daily and Syfy Wire star Whitney Moore, featuring interviews with Beamdog CEO Trent Oster and voice artist Mark Meer (Alveus Malcanter and Baeloth the Entertainer), as well as Ivan Van Norman of Geek & Sundry and others:

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Beamdog Enhanced Edition Collector’s Pack Details:

All four Collector’s Packs are now available to pre-order exclusively for Skybound Insiders for a limited time on Skybound.com. Pre-orders will open to the general public tomorrow, June 28, and will last until August 2 or sold out. Each Collector’s Pack includes enhanced editions of their respective games, as well as exclusive physical items unique to each game world.

Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition Collector’s Pack ($99.99): Includes the original Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and its sequel, Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition, with all DLC and restored quest content, as well as the Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear expansion, featuring new original content developed by Beamdog to bridge the two games. Physical items include a Bhaalspawn Medallion, Set of 3 Pins, Engraved Metal Dice Set, Parchment Style Map, Faux Leather Journal featuring the Baldur’s Gate emblem and exclusive art, and 3 Hero Cards of Minsc & Dynaheir, Wilson & Imoen, and Viconia.
Planescape: Torment / Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition Collector’s Pack ($99.99): Includes two must-play games and all their DLC in one package – the chilling Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, plus its expansions, and the enhanced edition of 1999’s RPG of the Year, Planescape: Torment. Physical items include a Lady of Pain Medallion, Set of 2 Pins, Engraved Metal Dice Set, Parchment Style Map, Faux Leather Journal featuring the Planescape Torment/Icewind Dale emblems, 3 Hero Cards of Lady of Pain, Morte and the Nameless One, and a Morte Squishy Stress Ball.
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition Collector’s Pack ($99.99): The 2002 Computer RPG of the Year and all its DLC deliver 10 standalone D&D-based adventures featuring co-op and online multiplayer. Physical items include a Neverwinter Nights “Eye” Medallion, Set of 2 Pins, Engraved Metal Dice Set, Parchment Style Map, Faux Leather Journal featuring the Neverwinter Nights Eye emblem, and 3 Hero Cards of Deekin, Aribeth and Valsharess.
Ultimate Enhanced Edition Collector’s Pack ($199.99): Includes Enhanced Editions of Baldur’s Gate, Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear, Baldur’s Gate ll, Planescape: Torment, Icewind Dale, andNeverwinter Nights. Physical items include Engraved Metal Dice Set & Beholder Dice Tray, Morte Squishy Stress Ball, Parchment Style Map, Faux Leather Journal with Beholder emblem, Set of 2 Pins (Bhaalspawn and Lady of Pain), and 4 Lithograph Prints featuring fan-favorite characters from each game.

Tailored for a natural gameplay experience on consoles, these enhanced editions give longtime fans and newcomers alike the opportunity to play several critically acclaimed adventures from a golden age of RPGs in a whole new way. Beamdog has upgraded each title with native support for high-resolution widescreen displays, controls optimized for console controllers, new standalone content, new characters and classes, new voice sets, expanded character creation options, improved multiplayer functionality, redesigns of the UI and UX, bug fixes, balance changes and more.

For more information about the contents of each Collector’s Pack, visit https://www.skybound.com/dnd-enhanced-edition-collectors-packs.

In addition to the Skybound.com-exclusive Collector’s Packs outlined above, Skybound Games will release standalone boxed versions of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition and Planescape: Torment/Icewind Dale Enhanced Edition at major retailers on Oct. 1, 2019, in North America and Oct. 4 in other territories. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition will release Dec. 3, 2019, in North America and Dec. 6 in other territories for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. More information about these standalone boxed editions can be found at https://www.skybound.com/dnd-enhanced-editions.

Nickelodeon Comes to San Diego Comic Con 2019

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, SDCC

June 27, 2019 – Nickelodeon is celebrating 20 years of SpongeBob SquarePants by inviting fans to enter into the world of Bikini Bottom at Comic-Con International: San Diego July 18-21, 2019. Headquartered at its 1,800 square-foot booth (#4113) on the convention floor, Nickelodeon will pay tribute to incurably optimistic SpongeBob SquarePants and his undersea friends with activations, panels, talent signings and interactive design elements featuring: The Krusty Krab, The Chum Bucket and Mrs. Puff’s Boating School.

WHO: SpongeBob SquarePants: Tom Kenny (SpongeBob), Bill Fagerbakke (Patrick), Rodger Bumpass (Squidward), Carolyn Lawrence (Sandy), Mr. Lawrence (Plankton), Clancy Brown (Mr. Krabs), Vincent Waller and Marc Ceccarelli. (co-executive producers).

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Kevin Eastman (co-creator), Andy Suriano and Ant Ward (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-executive producers), Ciro Nieli (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2012 executive producer)

WHEN/WHERE:

Wednesday, July 17 (6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Preview Night Interviews with Tom Kenny and Bill Fagerbakke

Location: Convention Center, Nick Booth (#4113)

Thursday, July 18 (10:00a.m.-12:00p.m.) Interviews with SpongeBob SquarePants cast

Thursday, July 18 (1:45p.m.-2:45p.m.) SpongeBob’s Big Birthday Blowout panel

Location: Convention Center, Room 6A

Thursday, July 18 (1:00p.m.-2:30p.m.) Interviews with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator and executive producers

Thursday, July 18 (4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) TMNT To Shell and Back panel

Location: Neil Morgan Auditorium,
San Diego Central Library

Razer DeathAdder Celebrates 10 Million Units Sold

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

June 27, 2019 – The Razer DeathAdder, Razer’s iconic gaming mouse, has crossed a major sales milestone with over 10 million units sold since its launch in 2006. The longevity and popularity of the DeathAdder is testimony to its groundbreaking performance and iconic design. It has won numerous awards and the devotion of fans worldwide.

The carefully crafted ergonomic design of the DeathAdder is suited for the two most popular gaming grip positions – claw and palm grip – and has been honed throughout the years for maximum performance.

The DeathAdder Elite and DeathAdder Essential form the latest lineup in gaming’s most prestigious line of mice. The DeathAdder Elite flagship now sports a native 16,000 DPI optical sensor and Razer’s own proprietary mechanical mouse switches for supreme control and accuracy.

The DeathAdder has appeared in 25 variations, including game- and team-branded editions. A favorite among tournament champions, the DeathAdder has sported the colors of esports giants such as Team Liquid and SKT-1. League of Legends superstar, Faker, was using the Razer DeathAdder even before he turned pro. He then went on to win the 2013, 2015, and 2016 World Championships with the DeathAdder.

Gamers from all genres love the DeathAdder as their mouse of choice, with game publishers opting to partner with Razer, adorning the DeathAdder with artwork from their triple-A titles to bring gamers Overwatch, Destiny 2, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Call of Duty: Black Ops, World of Tanks, Dragon Age II and Guild Wars editions.

The DeathAdder was the first gaming mouse to be produced specifically in a left-handed version. Listening to the community, Razer crafted the DeathAdder in a mirror image of itself and met demands for a mouse that was purposefully engineered to give lefties the unfair advantage.

For more information on the Razer DeathAdder, please check here.

Another Sight Launch Trailer

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

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

June 27, 2019 – Another Sight is more than just a video game. Your journey begins with darkness – not because you travel in the dark, but because of a tragic accident of your protagonist. You have almost completely lost your sight, and there is icy darkness everywhere around you. The noises and sounds of darkness make you panic, but wait… not everything is as dark as it seems. Someone is at your side who will accompany you on your journey and be your eyesight. Your guardian angel turns out to be a cat who uses her unique abilities to experience an exciting adventure full of incredible emotions and unique puzzles at your side. Your animal friend illuminates the darkness around you and conjures a world full of shapes and colours for you. Only together, you can make the journey through the darkness and get back to daylight…

With Another Sight, Toplitz Productions and Lunar Great Wall Studios are embarking on a new and unique topic that picks up on many taboos firmly anchored in today’s society and deals with a topic that at first seems very tragic. In the course of his adventure, however, the player learns that not everything that seems dark is dark. Another Sight plays with emotions, teaches virtues like true friendship and familiarizes both hardcore adventure fans as well as casual players and families playfully and affectionately with the topic “blindness” and the importance of true friendship.

For this very reason, it was decided to work closely with the Institut dei Ciechi di Milano to understand life in darkness and to interactively depict the challenges, peculiarities and emotions of the game. “It quickly became clear to us that Kit was our protagonist something very special. She should, through the loss of her sight, represent the special and special abilities and sensations of a blind person,” explains Marco Ponte (CEO), Lunar Great Wall Studios. Another Sight is more than just a video game – it touches, it playfully connects social classes, and it shows that not everything is always light or dark. The colours in between make the adventures of life “special”.

I appreciate this video game very much because it sensitises people to the potential of blind people and promotes a different perspective,” explains Dott Franco Lisi, Director Scient. “The eyes are not the only way to perceive reality. This game opens a small window to view another world in a positive way”.

“When we first saw Another Sight, it was clear to us that it would fit perfectly into our portfolio. Toplitz Productions stands for “games with heart and soul”. Another Sight embodies both, takes the player into a beautiful world full of contrasts, where you forget the norms for a few hours and experience the value of friendship in your world with Kit,” explains Matthias Wünsche, CEO Toplitz-Productions.

The Surge 2 Dev Gameplay Walkthough Video

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

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

June 27, 2019 — The Surge 2 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on September 24, but before you return to the sci-fi post-apocalypse with axe in hand, let developers Deck13 talk you through the world, dangers, and changes coming to The Surge 2. Today’s Dev Gameplay Walkthrough is narrated by Adam Hetenyi, Head of Game Design at Deck13 Interactive. See the massive new levels, the return of uncompromising and brutal combat, now as intense as ever, as well as brand new features like asynchronous multiplayer and drones.

Also shown off are the improved bosses of The Surge 2, inside new environments with stunning variety between the high walls of Jericho City and its various parks and suburbs. The new and enriched move sets combined with directional blocking alongside character customization, more weapons, more implants, and more armor sets mean your character is truly your own in The Surge 2.

Players who pre-order The Surge 2 at participating retailers will receive the URBN Gear Pack DLC for free, which includes an armor set, two weapons, one drone, one module, and a bonus online message icon (check listings for local availability). The Surge 2 Limited Edition is also available for pre-order, including an exclusive lenticular cover, an 8-page comic book, a massive double-sided poster and three lithographs. The Limited Edition is available from select retailers worldwide.

The Surge 2 releases September 24 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Pre-orders are available now, including the Limited Edition – check the store page for more details.

SDCC Exclusive from Magic the Gathering

2019/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, SDCC

June 26, 2019 – Today, MAGIC: THE GATHERING released their highly anticipated Comic-Con exclusive that will be available at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con – DRAGON’S ENDGAME!

The collection will have limited-availability at SDCC and features Nicol Bolas and the four God-Eternals from War of the Spark presented in premium, cinematic packaging. There will be beautiful exclusive artwork by Adam Paquette that complements special frame treatments.

The Characters showcased are Rhonas, Bontu, Kefnet, Oketra, as well as Nicol Bolas himself. It will be available until supplies last at $99.00 including tax.

Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Unveil D23 Lineup

2019/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

BURBANK, Calif., (June 25, 2019) – Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) are gearing up for an exciting weekend of announcements and presentations—sharing never-before-seen footage—plus interactive displays, artist autograph signings, sharable photo opportunities, and giveaways for 2019’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California.

This year, Pixar and WDAS will join forces with Disney’s live-action team, creating a thrilling Walt Disney Studios slate presentation that promises to wow Disney fans in Hall D23 with new announcements, surprise talent appearances, and sneak peeks of select scenes from the films.

GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m., Hall D23
As a part of The Walt Disney Studios presentation, Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee and Pixar Animation Studios’ Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter will present never-before-seen footage, surprise announcements, musical performances, and appearances by all-star voice talent from the studios’ upcoming slate of animated films. Fans will get new looks at WDAS’ highly anticipated follow-up to 2013’s Oscar®-winning feature film Frozen when directors Chris Buck, Lee, and producer Peter Del Vecho reveal new details about Frozen 2. Director Dan Scanlon and producer Kori Rae will introduce fans to the characters in Pixar’s upcoming original feature film Onward, while Docter and producer Dana Murray share details about next summer’s original feature Soul. Cell phones, cameras, and all recording devices will be checked for this presentation.

SHOW FLOOR
August 23–25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
On the show floor, the two studios 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 their upcoming film 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.

ANIMATION PANELS

Sunday, August 25, 10 a.m., D23 Expo Arena.
The Little Mermaid: The 30th Anniversary Celebration! – Presented by H2O+
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.

Sunday, August 25, 12 p.m., Walt Disney Archives Stage
Hidden Gems of the Walt Disney Animation Research Library: Preserving and Inspiring the Disney Legacy
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.

Sunday, August 25, 4 p.m., Stage 28.
World Premiere: Walt Disney Animation Studios Presents Short Circuit
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.

Funcom Unveils New Endgame Dungeon for Conan Exiles

2019/06/25

Jerry Paxton

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

OSLO, Norway – June 25th, 2019 – Funcom today released a free, major update for Conan Exiles which includes a brand-new dungeon, a host of new items, area revamps and balancing tweaks. The update is now available on PC, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to follow soon.

The Warmaker’s Sanctuary is the game’s new endgame dungeon, containing some of the toughest foes to date and a brutal showdown with The Warmaker’s Champion. The dungeon is the fourth to be released since launch one year ago.

Several areas of the game have also received an overhaul, with new loot, recipes and bosses present all over Hyboria. Certain mechanics, including the temperature system, have also received attention from the developers, resulting in better balancing and a more intuitive functionality.

Key Features:
• New dungeon: The Warmaker’s Sanctuary
• Population revamp of faction capitals and caves
• New loot and recipes
• Temperature system update
• Agility and Survival attributes have been buffed
• Increased stack sizes for some resources
• Various balance changes
• A host of bugfixes

For more information about The Warmaker, check out the official blog and the Steam store.

Conan Exiles is an open world survival game set in the savage lands of Conan the Barbarian. After a successful Early Access run starting in January 2017, the game launched in full on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on May 8th 2018 and became one of Funcom’s best-selling and fastest-selling games to date. For more information about the Conan Exiles, visit www.conanexiles.com.

Square Enix Supports Warriors in the Darkness with Gary Sinise Foundation

2019/06/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

LOS ANGELES (June 24, 2019) – As players around the world continue their in-game heroic journeys in SQUARE ENIX®’s FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online, the company behind the game is paying tribute to real-life heroes. SQUARE ENIX® joins forces with the Gary Sinise Foundation this summer to provide resources and support to America’s real-life ‘Warriors in the Darkness,’ ahead of the highly anticipated launch FINAL FANTASY® XIV: Shadowbringers™ on July 2, 2019. Beginning today through August 14, 2019, fans can visit the official Warriors in the Darkness website to donate and help raise awareness for the nation’s brave first responders and veterans.

SQUARE ENIX will match all donations made to the Gary Sinise Foundation through the Warriors in the Darkness website, dollar for dollar up to $50,000.00 USD, which will go directly toward national and local programs that honor and serve America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families 365 days a year. Donations can be made here: https://sqex.link/GSF_Donate

Shadowbringers is the next chapter of the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, where players can explore breathtaking new environments, encounter exotic new races, master exciting new jobs and more beginning on July 2. The expansion will be available physically and digitally in both a Collector’s and Standard Edition, and may be pre-ordered through the official Shadowbringers website here: https://sqex.link/0ef9d

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online is celebrating its highest number of active subscribers in the title’s history. The free trial invites new players to join over 16 million adventurers in the world of Hydaelyn. The free trial allows anyone to access content up to level 35, create up to eight playable characters, and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial