Author - Jerry Paxton

Marvel Studios Avengers: Infinity War – Big Game Spot

Tonight, during the Big Game, fans got a special, brand-new look at Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. Feel free to share it with you readers!

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR opens in U.S. theaters on May 4, 2018.

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

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An unprecedented cinematic journey ten years in the making and spanning the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” brings to the screen the ultimate, deadliest showdown of all time. The Avengers and their Super Hero allies must be willing to sacrifice all in an attempt to defeat the powerful Thanos before his blitz of devastation and ruin puts an end to the universe.

Anthony and Joe Russo direct the film, which is produced by Kevin Feige. Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Michael Grillo and Stan Lee are the executive producers. Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely wrote the screenplay.

OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes Review

OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes began its journey on the Cartoon Network in February of 2016 as a series of shorts. Now a full cartoon series, OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes follows the exploits of K.O., a young boy with dreams of becoming the best hero ever. Now, you can play as K.O. in Cartoon Network Games’ OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes. Released on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC platforms, OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes features the same voice talents from the cartoon series as well as the show’s signature visual style. Developed by Capybara Games, a company mostly known for handheld and casual titles, OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes is a very well-polished game that demonstrates a mastery of their craft. The game is very easy to pick up with simply keyboard/gamepad controls and satisfying beat ’em up combat. Players navigate K.O. around the various levels, completing quests for various characters along the way. These quests usually involve combat with one or more opponents, and most combat takes place in a very Final Fight way. Along the journey, you will collect Pow cards, cards which allow you to use special abilities in combat. These powers can evolve over time, making them even better. The whole Pow card system figured closely to the game’s plot, so I’ll stop before spoiling anything.

Unfortunately, because the game is very closely-tied to its namesake show (as it should be), it is not as engaging for someone who has yet to watch. Now, in a more complex title like South Park: The Fractured But Whole, this is not a problem as there has been so much cultural saturation of that IP that most people can pick up what’s going on and what characters are which. Because OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes is far younger and has yet to achieve that cult status, a non-follower of the show won’t stick around for very long given the “lite” gameplay mechanics – which is not to say they are dull in any way, they are a lot of fun. It’s just without a frame of reference, there are far more satisfying games out there to explore.

I mention this because I have yet to see an episode of the show and had to bring in a younger family member who had seen the show to brief me on what I was doing. In their super-fandom of the show, they LOVE this game beyond words. Also, in exploring this game’s environment and story, I have been challenged and am interested in watching the show so that is something the game will be very good at doing if given a chance. There is some good synergy there!

Overall, OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes is a fun casual beat ’em up that fans of the show will love and can even be enjoyed by people who never saw a single episode, although probably not as much. Nicely, OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes retails for $19.99 which is cheap enough that you won’t feel guilty for buying it either way!


OK K.O.! Let’s Play Heroes Review Score

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Celebrate Charlie Brown Day at Knott’s Berry Farm

February 2, 2018 – On Sunday, February 4th, Knott’s is celebrating Good Ol’ Charlie Brown by introducing the park’s first ever Charlie Brown Day during the Knott’s Peanuts Celebration. The park invites guests to enjoy the celebration as the park attempts to set a record breaking moment with the most Charlie Browns in one picture in honor of the lovable blockhead himself, Charlie Brown. Attendees will be encouraged to pay homage to Charlie Brown by sporting his signature bright yellow zig zag stripped tee and red baseball cap outfit.

At 1pm all guests dressed as Charlie Brown will be invited to gather at the Calico Mine stage for a once in a lifetime photo opportunity as a crowd of Charlie Browns will pose alongside the park’s very own Charlie Brown for the first record breaking attempt in the history of Knott’s. Plus, don’t miss out on all the fun activities, shows and themed food offered at the Knott’s Peanuts Celebration taking place on weekends starting January 27th to February 25th, plus President’s day.

For more information on Knott’s Merry Farm please visit knotts.com; or join the conversation by using #KnottsPeanutsCelebration or #CharlieBrownDay on FacebookTwitter or Instagram

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE PC Edition Launch Trailer

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 1, 2018) – SQUARE ENIX® brings the captivating and magical world of Ivalice to PC with today’s release of FINAL FANTASY® XII THE ZODIAC AGE™ on STEAM®.

The release of FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE last year included high definition visuals, a remastered soundtrack, new Speed and Trial modes, fast forward function, and other enhancements.  With over a million units shipped for console, the STEAM version upgrades the game even more with brand-new features for PC players, including:

  • 60fps – Ivalice will look better than ever with the game running at 60 frames per second.
  • Compatible with 21:9 ultra-wide monitors – Up to three HD monitors can be used for a potential 48(16×3):9 experience.
  • New Game Plus and New Game Minus – Post-game content modes are now accessible from the beginning of the game.
  • Three background music options – The original, re-orchestrated and soundtrack versions are now available from the beginning of the game.
  • Maximized License Points and Gil – New functionality added to grant players max License Points and Gil from the configuration screen.
  • Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards and more to optimize the PC player experience.

The FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE PC Trailer is available:

A special launch program highlighting the new features in the PC version will take place on Friday, February 2nd at 12:00 a.m. Pacific, where Producer Hiroaki Kato and Director Takashi Katano will answer questions presented by FINAL FANTASY fans on Twitter. Viewers can tune into the program, complete with English subtitles, on the Square Enix YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/FinalFantasyOfficial.

To celebrate the launch of FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE, fans that purchase the game through STEAM within the first week of launch will also receive a 20% discount, a three-track digital music compilation and a new STEAM Skin illustrated by famed FINAL FANTASY artist Isamu Kamikokuryo.

FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE is now available on STEAM and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. The title is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings. For more information, please visit:www.finalfantasyxii.com.

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Attack on Titan 2 Pre-Order Details and Battle Trailer

Burlingame, Calif. — February 1, 2018 — KOEI TECMO America today revealed a cornucopia of additional bonus content available to fans who pre-order ATTACK ON TITAN 2’s standard or Digital Deluxe versions ahead of its launch. The heavily-anticipated sequel is coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Nintendo Switch™, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam® on March 20, 2018.

ATTACK ON TITAN 2’s Digital Deluxe version will include the full game and a pack of unique costumes, which will be released on a weekly basis after the game’s release. Digital pre-orders of either the Digital Deluxe or standard versions on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch will include a bonus pack of plain clothes costumes for Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, Christa, Ymir, Reiner and Bertholdt. For PlayStation, it will include a bonus pack of plain clothes costumes for Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Levi, Christa, Ymir as well as six PlayStation avatars for Mikasa, Eren, Levi, Reiner, Christa and Erwin.

Those who purchase the game digitally on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or PC via Steam within four weeks of the game’s launch will receive a bonus pack of plain clothes costumes for Eren, Mikasa, Armin and Levi.

These bonuses will allow additional modification of player’s playable characters as they relive the gripping narrative of the worldwide anime hit, ‘Attack on Titan’ – including a potential new perspective with their very own custom scout. In ATTACK ON TITAN 2, players can select their own custom scout – created through the Character Creation Studio – or one of their favorite characters from a roster of over 30.

KOEI TECMO America also released two exciting new trailers alongside this announcement; the first trailer reveals ATTACK ON TITAN 2’s gameplay on the Nintendo Switch – featuring a mix of battle and Town Life clips, whilst the second trailer focuses on the fast-paced frenetic action that the series is known for. New assets also include images of the standard and Digital Deluxe pre-order content.

Armored Warfare: Assault – Announcement Teaser

February 1, 2018 – Global publisher My.com and developer Pushkin Game Studio are happy to take players to the modern battlefield on Android and iOS devices with Armored Warfare: Assault. The latest installment in the franchise is a brand-new tank shooter that brings relentless action to mobile players worldwide, later this February. A hurricane mix of skirmishes and large-scale PVP modes in which the mayhem literally never stops. The respawn system allows players to get right back into the frenzied warfare and engage their enemies head on.

Armored Warfare: Assault brings tank commanders to military hotspots around the globe, rendered in great detail by a powerful Unreal Engine. Collect all cutting-edge armored vehicles, level up the crew and wreak havoc on rivaling players with the latest military technology such as smoke grenades, airstrikes, guided missiles and more. Players that pre-register on Google Play from today and before release will receive an extra reward when the game is available –  the renowned Leopard 1 Main Battle Tank with a unique camouflage pattern.

Key features of Armored Warfare Assault:

  • Respawn mechanics: Never wait to get back into the dynamic action-packed PvP
  • Quick skirmishes and all-out war: 3v3 and 8v8 team deathmatch
  • More than 80 modern warfare vehicles: Collect vehicles from 4 wildly different classes: heavy tanks, assault vehicles, snipers and scouts.
  • Level-based vehicle progression system: Unlock new skills and modules: airstrikes, smoke grenades, guided missiles, etc.
  • Improved controls: control chassis and turret movement with one hand.
  • Developed with Unreal Engine 4 for detailed graphics:  explosive special effects and superior physics.

ABOUT PUSHKIN GAME STUDIO:

Pushkin Game Studio is a team of gaming industry veterans that develop games for mobile platforms. The studio’s portfolio includes Armored Warfare: Assault Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android operating systems. Pushkin Game Studio unites experienced developers that bank on great expertise in dealing with the advanced Unreal Engine 4. The team strives to create triple A games using the latest technology.

Universal City Walk Unveils Valentine’s Day Fun for 2018

The Universal City Walk has announced some Valentine’s Day activities for you and your loved one to enjoy from Thursday, February 8 to Wednesday, February 14. Check out the details below!

Universal Cinema

With deluxe and loveseat recliner seating, the all-new Universal Cinema is the choice location to see advance movie screenings of Universal Pictures’ Fifty Shades Freed. Leading up to the final chapter of the provocative film franchise, relive every passion-filled moment with a marathon of the first two films, Fifty Shades of Grey and Fifty Shades Darker, on Thursday, February 8, beginning at 1pm.

Authentic costumes worn by the stars of the movie, Dakota Johnson (Anastasia Steele) and Jamie Dornan (Christian Gray), will be exclusively on display through March 4, and the exclusive Director’s Lounge Cocktail Bar invites pre- and post-movie-going fun, with select theaters allowing drinks.

Voodoo Doughnut

Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be complete without a sweet for the sweet and Voodoo Doughnut’s new Valentine’s Day themed treats are devilishly delicious. Four mouth-watering doughnuts, created exclusively for the Universal CityWalk location, will be tempting enough to want to eat them all. The Valentine’s Day Voodoo Doughnuts will be available from Friday, February 9 through Wednesday, February 14.

For more information and to purchase movie tickets, visit www.CityWalkHollywood.com. Regular updates can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Twitter @UniStudioFacebook-Universal Studios Hollywood and Instagram @UniStudios.

Caffeine TV Social Broadcasting Platform Announced

Palo Alto, CA (Jan 31, 2018) — Today, Caffeine announced the unveiling of its new social broadcasting platform and tools for games, entertainment, and other artistic content. Caffeine is a completely reimagined broadcasting platform. It is social, real-time, more personal and requires no third-party software or plug-ins. This makes it simpler, safer, and the best experience for live broadcasting. The Caffeine broadcasting platform and tools are currently in “pre-release” and are available at caffeine.tv on the web and via the Caffeine.tv iOS app.

Backed by a total of $46M raised in two rounds of funding led by Andreessen Horowitz and Greylock Partners, Caffeine was co-founded by two former Apple executives, Ben Keighran (Product Design Lead for Apple TV) and Sam Roberts (Senior User Experience Designer). Keighran is a successful internet entrepreneur and the former co-founder of Chomp, a search startup that was acquired by Apple in 2012. Keighran and Roberts brought on former Valve and Oculus executive, Anna Sweet, to head up Caffeine’s business, content and strategy efforts. Ben Horowitz from Andreessen Horowitz and John Lilly from Greylock Partners are on the board of directors.

“We’re incredibly excited to be sharing more details on the pre-release version of Caffeine,” said Ben Keighran, CEO of Caffeine. “I left Apple to create a company that would fundamentally change the way we create, consume, share, and monetize live content. Our goal was to re-imagine every aspect of live broadcasting — ignoring the good things we could do and focusing on the really great things instead. We are committed to building the best experience for creators, giving them everything they need, from the broadcasting software all the way through to how the audience discovers and enjoys their content. We have put together a world-class engineering and content team that will transform the way the world thinks about live broadcasting.”

“Caffeine is masterfully designed to enable creators in all fields to connect with their audiences in the best way possible,” said Ben Horowitz, co-founder and general partner, Andreessen Horowitz. “I am extremely excited to be working on this new future with Ben and team.”

“Caffeine has built a beautifully designed experience for publishers, streamers and viewers alike, with an architecture that supports more natural social interactions within groups. Ben and Sam are exactly the kind of founders I love to back; they are entrepreneurial, seasoned, and design driven. I am thrilled to be in a part of their team,” said John Lilly, partner at Greylock Partners and Board member at Caffeine.

Simple to Use

Straightforward to use, Caffeine makes broadcasting 1-click easy and requires no additional software. Caffeine has been designed with simplicity, safety, and quality at its core and offers three ways to broadcast: PC game broadcast software, webcam from a Mac or PC browser, and the Caffeine iOS app. There is no need to configure bitrates, stream keys, IP addresses, or other time-consuming details.

“The PC game streaming app provides in-game overlays which creates a single screen experience for interacting with audiences and because video is in real-time all the interactions are natural and as though you are in the same room. We created built-in tools that allow broadcasters to instantly share their show on Facebook and Twitter, which allows broadcasters to quickly reach existing audiences with new content and build their Caffeine community even faster,” said Keighran.

A Safe and Friendly Community

Caffeine is a social broadcasting platform, meaning that people, not content, are at the center of the experience. Users find content because of the people they follow in their social circles, and come together to experience that content. That means, there are no endless feeds of meaningless comments — personal conversations with friends and creators are given preference, enabling more meaningful social engagements while disposing of toxic chatter. And because the proprietary infrastructure delivers content and conversations with virtually no latency, the interactions happen in real time.

Better for Creators

With Caffeine, creators can build more personal, meaningful relationships with their followers. Stronger relationships mean deeper engagement with their content, and ultimately, better ways to monetize that content. A re-imagined, easy to use monetization system will be coming to the platform in early 2018.

“While Caffeine launched its pre-release with gaming at its core, we are already seeing other forms of entertainment on the platform, such as live podcasts and talk shows” added Keighran. “Our pre-release build is just the beginning. We look forward to officially launching Caffeine in the first half of 2018, and rolling out new features, including a whole new monetization system that makes it easier than ever for creators to make money. Caffeine is creating the future of broadcasting,” said Keighran.

Hereditary Trailer Looks Scary Great

A24 films has released the first trailer for the VERY cool-looking horror film HEREDITARY. HEREDITARY comes out on June 8, 2018 and stars Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff, and Milly Shapiro.

RELEASE DATE: June 8, 2018
DIRECTOR: Ari Aster
CAST: Toni Collette, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff, and Milly Shapiro

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