Author - Jerry Paxton

Classic Game Night Trap Gets New Release

2017/08/10

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

NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2017  Night Trap, the infamous Sega video game that singlehandedly caused a national debate on violence in video games that resulted in senate hearings and the ESRB video game ratings system, is being rereleased for its 25th anniversary. The title will be released in special limited-edition versions for the PlayStation and PC Aug. 11 then digitally for both Aug. 15 followed by a release on Xbox Live shortly thereafter.

“Night Trap” was initially released in 1992 and sold close to 1 million units. It gained a loyal fan following, partly as a result of the 1993 Senate hearings on violence in video games. Former Senator Joseph Lieberman co-chaired the hearings, characterizing the game as ultraviolent, sick and disgusting, and incorrectly claiming the object of the game was to trap and kill women. Digital Pictures executives testified and explained the object of the game was to save women, however were silenced in what many felt was an attempt to misrepresent the game and unfairly brand it as an example of extreme violence in video games. Several retailers pulled “Night Trap” from their shelves and the hearings resulted in the formation of the ESRB video game ratings system in 1994.

The new release of Night Trap was completely rebuilt from scratch and is a completely redeveloped and remastered version of the game with video footage in near DVD quality. Additional features added include:
– A theater option to watch all of the scenes in the game,
– deleted scenes,
– a completely new gameplay mode called “survivor” with randomized gameplay and online functionality (leaderboards),
– production stills and a concept art gallery,
– director interview with Jim Riley about the creative process for the title, and
– an additional game never before released called “Scene of The Crime,” which is the original prototype for Night Trap.

“Night Trap” is an interactive horror movie spoof that uses full-motion video to tell a story about a group of girls having a slumber party and becoming the targets of vampire villains. Players set traps in an effort to capture the vampires and save the girls from having their blood sucked. Among other obstacles the player must know when to activate traps, have the correct color codes for the traps to work properly and accumulate knowledge of the rapidly unfolding story.

The game was originally produced for approximately $1.5 million and filmed in 1986. It was originally intended for Hasbro’s ControlVision video game platform, but the system was never released and the game never finished. The video footage was eventually purchased and released by Digital Pictures for the Sega CD console, PC and Mac.
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Standard Edition (PlayStation 4)
– Limited to 5,000 copies worldwide.
– Region free.
– Includes full-color manual, large fold-out poster, reversible cover art.
– Available exclusively from Limited Run Games, $29.99.
– On sale Aug. 11, 2017, at 10 a.m. EDT.
– https://limitedrungames.com/collections/games/products/limited-run-74-night-trap-ps4

Standard Edition (PC)
– Limited to 2,000 copies worldwide.
– Region free.
– Includes a large fold-out poster.
– On a DRM-free disc for Windows PCs.
– Packaged in an individually numbered big box.
– Purchase price includes a digital download.
– Available exclusively from Limited Run Games, $34.99.
– https://limitedrungames.com/collections/games/products/night-trap-25th-anniversary-pc

Collectors Edition (PlayStation 4)
– Limited to 3,000 copies worldwide.
– Region free.
– Includes full-color manual, large fold-out poster, reversible cover art, cassette tape featuring theme song, 4-inch custom embroidered Special Control Attack Team patch on black ballistic fiber.
– Individually numbered shrink-wrapped box specially tailored to be a throwback to the original red box Sega CD release.
– Available exclusively from Limited Run Games, $54.99.
– On sale Aug. 11, 2017, at 10 a.m. EDT.
– https://limitedrungames.com/collections/games/products/limited-run-74-night-trap-collectors-edition-ps4

Digital
– PlayStation: PlayStation Store; Aug. 15, 2017; $14.99. http://store.playstation.com
– PC: Steam; Aug. 15, 2017; $14.99. http://store.steampowered.com/app/643620/Night_Trap__25th_Anniversary_Edition/
– Xbox: Xbox Live; Fall 2017. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live

Screaming Villains LLC develops, licenses and distributes video games for a variety of platforms. The company is based in Newport, Kentucky. More information is available at http://www.screamingvillains.com.

RAID: World War II Gets A Release Date

2017/08/09

Jerry Paxton

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

Stockholm, Sweden (August 9, 2017) – Prepare to fight dirty and dictate new world disorder with RAID: World War II as Starbreeze, Lion Game Lion and 505 Games today revealed release dates for the highly-anticipated shooter, starring John Cleese as the British intelligence officer Control. Coming to PC on September 26 th and digital and physical retail formats of PlayStation®4 and Xbox One this October, the action-packed four-player cooperative first-person shooter is set during the terrifying time when the German war machine was tearing through Europe, and hope was in short supply.

Known for contributing to critically-acclaimed heist game PAYDAY 2, developers Lion Game Lion lead by Game Director Ilija Petrusic (Co-founder of OVERKILL Software and lead level designer of PAYDAY: The Heist and PAYDAY 2) and Starbreeze Publishing bring their trademark fun and exciting cooperative gameplay, stealth mechanics and superb sound design to this thrilling period shooter. RAID’s unique character classes, hero special abilities, customizable weapons and uniforms, and real-life war-torn locations bring the surreal conflict to life as players fight for their freedom through sabotage, robbery, and assassination of the dastardly Nazi regime.

“The goal in RAID: World War II is simple – sabotage, assassinate and pulverize everything bearing a swastika – mess with Hitler and steal his treasures,” said Ilija Petrusic, Game Director at Lion Game Lion. “With the Nazi regime as the ultimate evil, RAID brings together four unique characters with playstyles that complement and enhance each other as they fight and steal across Europe.”

In RAID’s world-wide fight against evil, four prisoners of war are freed by an ominous secret British intelligence officer, “Mrs. White,” who needs to take down Hitler and his Third Reich once and for all. Players will utilize key game features to save Europe from the Nazi threat and get rich, including:

• Class Based Gameplay – Players choose from four different classes – Recon, Assault, Insurgent, or Demolitions – each with their own highly developed skill tree that allows for various play styles;
• War Cries – Each character class can unleash their own powerful War Cry to buff their player or the entire team;
• Character Customization – RAID’s four heroes represent the main combatants from the European theatre of WWII: Great Britain, USA, Germany and the Soviet Union. Each character possesses a unique look and a customizable uniform;
• Lethal Weapon Modifications – the Second World War was infamous for arming the world with deadly and experimental weapons that went “bang” in lethal fashion. RAID: World War II gives players access to an array of precision killing machines complete with weapons upgrades such as custom barrels, stocks, fore grips, optic sights and much more to satisfy a variety tastes;
• Operations Mode – RAID: World War II offers players the opportunity to play through extended versions of their favorite missions by undertaking the “Operations” gameplay mode. Operations challenges players through a chained series of highly modified raids, featuring new storylines, and added content and objectives;
• Challenge Cards – By participating and completing successful raids, players will earn Challenge Cards that allow them to customize the rules of a raid in a give-and-take fashion. For example, enemy ammo drops will increase, providing players with more ammunition to hold enemies at bay; however, the damage inflicted by enemies will be greater;
• Real-World Locations – The game’s setting takes place in real-world locations across war-torn Europe. From mighty m dominating the heart of Berlin, to the idyllic bridge over the Elbe, players will travel through a war-torn Europe and bring destruction to Nazis in every corner of Hitler’s Reich.

The Reich will get hit hard and the personal riches of the Fuhrer will be stolen on PC September 26 and on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One Tuesday, Oct. 10 in North America, and Friday, Oct. 13 in Europe, Middle East and Asia. The game’s ESRB rating is pending. For more information, visit www.raidworldwar2.com.

Nintendo World Championships 2017 Announced

2017/08/09

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U News

REDMOND, Wash. — Imagine standing on the big stage, controller in hand. Everyone in the audience is cheering your name, and even more are watching live at home. After advancing through the tournament, you are about to start the finals. If you win this round, you will be named the Nintendo World Championships 2017 tournament winner. Your heart is beating. The competition begins…

This triumphant scenario might sound like a dream for any Nintendo fan, but it could actually be a reality! With the Nintendo World Championships 2017 tournament, taking place on Oct. 7 in New York at Manhattan Center’s Grand Ballroom, fans of all ages from around the country have the chance to be a part of Nintendo history.

Following its debut in 1990, the Nintendo World Championships made a grand return at E3 2015 in Los Angeles. The Nintendo World Championships finds fans of all ages and walks of life competing in a variety of Nintendo games, both recent and retro. Here’s how it all works:

Starting on Aug. 19, select Best Buy stores around the country will host qualifying events in eight locations around the country. Players will be divided into two groups based on their age, and both groups will play Mario Kart 7 for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. The first age group, 12 and Younger, will play as Mario on the Nintendo DS “Luigi’s Mansion” course using Standard Kart, Standard Wheels and Super Glider. The second age group, 13 and Older, will play as Bowser on the Game Boy Advance “Bowser Castle 1” course using Standard Kart, Standard Wheels and Super Glider. The player with the best Time Trial entry in each age group at the end of the two-day event at each location will qualify for the Nintendo World Championships 2017!

Additionally, anyone who visits these events at Best Buy will be able to try demo versions of the Super Mario Odyssey game, launching Oct. 27 for the Nintendo Switch system and the Metroid: Samus Returns game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, arriving on Sept. 15. Plus, visitors who are My Nintendo members will be able to check in using their My Nintendo QR Code at any of the qualifier event locations to receive 100 Platinum Points. My Nintendo members who are one of the first 200 to check in daily at each location will receive a My Nintendo pin as an added bonus.

During the Nintendo World Championships event in New York, players will battle their way through a variety of games where they will be eliminated or will advance their way through the tournament based on their performance.

“The format of the Nintendo World Championships means that anyone has a chance to become the winner,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Audiences are hungry to watch competitive video games in action, and many of our most classic games, both old and new, are well-suited to competition by players of all ages.”

The qualifying rounds will take place at the following Best Buy stores:


Best Buy Address	Dates	Times (All times local)
610 Exterior St. Bronx, NY 10451	Aug. 19-20	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
181 Curtner Ave. San Jose, CA 95125	Aug. 19-20	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
3675 Pacific Coast Highway Torrance, CA 90505	Aug. 26-27	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
2301 Howard St. Evanston, IL, 60202	Aug. 26-27	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
9378 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75231	Sept. 2-3	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
1000 W. 78th St. Richfield, MN, 55423	Sept. 2-3	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
4001 W. 20th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33012	Sept. 9-10	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
17364 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, WA 98188	Sept. 9-10	Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Participation in the qualifying events is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets to attend the final event in New York will be limited. Details on ticket availability and distribution will be shared in the coming weeks.

For more information about the Nintendo World Championships 2017 and full rules for the qualifying events, visit http://nwc.nintendo.com/.

ROCCAT Studios Announces Elevator to the Moon!

2017/08/08

Jerry Paxton

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

Hamburg, August 8th, 2017 – ROCCAT Studios, German peripheral manufacturer and recent member of the game development community, are reaching for the skies with its second title and first virtual reality endeavor, ELEVATOR…TO THE MOON! ELEVATOR…TO THE MOON! is an insanely immersive VR puzzle-based adventure game, where the heretofore unnamed protagonist finds themselves in a secret underground facility, forced to build a moon elevator by the off-kilter, loudmouth President of the World, Doug Slater-Roccmeier. Repair Roccmeier’s broken elevator by the numbers as he screams weirdness in the players ear via intercom…or utterly ignore President Roccmeier and spend time breaking stuff, hacking the digital brains of a mysterious A.I., or maybe even eating some space cookies. There are many options, all ready to be discovered by the gamers, using their pink, squishy brain
parts.

The choices are theirs to make, the characters unique, and no matter what, in the end the player is going to end up on the moon. Probably. Possibly? We’ll see how it all shakes out.
Experience the world’s first and greatest VR space elevator/jerk president simulator! With the support of Menlo Park, California based tech giant Oculus VR, what began as the seed of
an idea for an immersive, chaotic, build-it-or-break-it space elevator experience turned into ELEVATOR…TO THE MOON! – a full-fledged episodic VR excursion.

“We put together a demo and pitched Oculus. They thought the idea was rad, and offered to provide the support we needed to create a full game,“ Said Marc Barnes, the creative head behind ELEVATOR… TO THE MOON! on the game’s origins. “Together with all our team members, we’ve put together a weird, unique VR game. The freedom and support Oculus gave us to do our thing has been really great.”

With the internal backing of ROCCAT founder and CEO René Korte to spread their creative wings, and the positive reinforcement of Oculus VR, Marc and the entire team at the ROCCAT Games Studio are off to an exciting start in world of in-house game development.

ELEVATOR…TO THE MOON! is projected for an October 2017 release via Samsung Gear VR as well as Oculus VR.

Ubisoft Opens New Stockholm Studio

2017/08/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

MALMO — AUGUST 8, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft announced that it will increase its creative capacities in Sweden with the opening of Ubisoft Stockholm. The new studio will be led by Patrick Bach, fresh from 15 years with EA’s DICE studio in Stockholm, most recently holding the position of General Manager. An industry veteran with numerous AAA titles under his belt, the new studio will benefit from Bach’s proven track record in innovation, world-class technology and international management skills. The Ubisoft Stockholm teams will collaborate with Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio in Malmö, Sweden, on the development of AAA games including the recently announced Avatar game. Ubisoft Stockholm expects to grow to a team of 100 in the first two years of operation, and is starting to recruit immediately.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Ubisoft family, where I feel I will be able to use my experience in the game industry in a new and different way. My goal has always been to create the best possible gaming experiences for players. When talking to Ubisoft about what we value most, it was clear that we share the same passion for nurturing teams’ creativity with that goal in mind,” stated Patrick Bach, Studio Manager, Ubisoft Stockholm.

The new Stockholm studio will plug into Ubisoft’s cross-studio collaboration approach, in which Ubisoft studios from across the globe work together on AAA game development, with each studio providing distinct contributions based on their areas of expertise. Sweden is also home to Massive in Malmö, which celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year, and was acquired by Ubisoft in 2008. It has since grown to become one of the biggest Swedish development studios, and is looking to grow even further by recruiting for 200 new positions over the coming two year period. The two Swedish studios will work together particularly closely.

“I am confident that Patrick Bach’s leadership skills, his desire to nurture the passion and creativity of the people he works with, and the attraction of Ubisoft’s renowned brands will encourage world-class talent to join Ubisoft Stockholm. The combination of these different elements will lay strong foundations for the new studio, enabling the team to focus on the quality and innovation of the games they create, and grow to become one of the best studios in the world,” said David Polfeldt, Managing Director at Massive Entertainment, a Ubisoft studio.

Just one hour from Malmö by air, Stockholm is a world-leading tech region, and a recognized hub for game development thanks to its high-potential talent pool fueled by many famous studios and local schools. The city is the most populated city in the Nordic region, and internationally acclaimed for being a great place in terms of innovation and for start-ups. The city is also home to some of Europe’s top ranking universities, such as the Stockholm School of Economics, and Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). The addition of the new studio means that Ubisoft will take an even stronger position in the country’s video game ecosystem, creating 300 job opportunities in total in Sweden.

“Ubisoft Stockholm is the latest example of Ubisoft’s selective expansion in Europe and beyond, aiming to tap into high potential talent pools, and further strengthen our existing local presences,” stated Christine Burgess-Quémard, Executive Director of Ubisoft’s worldwide studios. “We believe that Ubisoft Stockholm will be an important pillar in this expansion, enabling us to continue to attract some of the best talent in our industry.”

Both Ubisoft Stockholm and Massive, are now recruiting. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of the player community, and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, gender sexual orientation, age or disability status. More details about job opportunities at Ubisoft Stockholm click here, and for Massive in Malmö click here.

Final Fantasy XIV Online Exceeds 10 Million Players

2017/08/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 8, 2017) – The FINAL FANTASY® XIV community continues to expand globally, with more than 10 million cumulative players* as of today. This continued success is largely due to the title’s robust updates that consistently provide players with new content.

Today’s announcement follows the release of the most recent expansion, FINAL FANTASY XIV:Stormblood™, which expands in-game content with two new playable jobs, an increased level cap, and an entrancing storyline that takes players to previously unexplored lands. Content patches following launch also brought the inclusion of high-level raids, enhancements to player jobs, and a number of other new features.

Additionally, this milestone coincides with the release of Patch 4.06 and the start of the annual Moonfire Faire seasonal event. Players can take part in an all-new series of quests, including facing off against Ultros and his uncontrollable tentacles. Triumphant adventurers can obtain event items to ring in the celebrations, including a dyeable Faire version of a popular set of equipment.

The FINAL FANTASY XIV Free Trial beckons new players to join the millions of adventurers in the realm of Eorzea™. The free trial allows anyone to access all available 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

All editions of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, including the FINAL FANTASY XIV: Stormblood expansion, may be purchased through the Square Enix® Online Store here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVStore

Related Links
Official Stormblood Site: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/stormblood/
Free Trial Site: http://freetrial.finalfantasyxiv.com/
The Lodestone®: http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FinalFantasyXIV/
Official Twitter: @FF_XIV_EN
Official Instagram: @ffxiv

Surf World Series Tricks Trailer and Release Date

2017/08/07

Jerry Paxton

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

Portsmouth, UK, 7th August 2017 – UK-based independent developer Climax Studios today announced that their upcoming surf game Surf World Series will be releasing on PlayStation 4 on August 29th, and Xbox One and PC (Steam) on 30th August, priced at £11.99 / 14.99€ / $14.99. A free demo version of Surf World Series is also launching today, and will be available to download on all platforms. is launching today on PS4 and Xbox One, and will be available to download on Steam later this week.

Surf World Series celebrates the thrill of pure arcade-style surfing, where players will be able to:

Ride monster waves at 5 of the world’s most iconic shorelines, from the infamous Bell’s Beach, Australia, to the extreme waves at Waimea Bay, Hawaii.
Become masters of the waves, learning increasingly difficult tricks along the way, from nailing kickflips and cutbacks, to landing massive aerials and navigating treacherous tubes.
Trick their way through 44 single player challenges, or carve up the competition online against 15 other players across 3 different online game modes.
Rank up and unlock thousands of customization options to stamp their own style on their journey to become a surf legend.

For more information visit Surf World Series website, follow the game on Twitter or like it on Facebook.

About Climax Studios

Climax Studios is an independent games developer based in Portsmouth, UK, with a mission to create games with guts that blow away gamers and reviewers alike. Throughout their 25 year history they have consistently delivered great games, from original IP to conversions and ports, across all genres and platforms, working on franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Silent Hill, Resogun, Serious Sam, Dirt Rally, Castlevania and Diablo.

Surf World Series will be published by Vision Games Publishing Ltd.

Midsummer Scream 2017 Post-Mortem

2017/08/07

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Screenshots / Photos

Midsummer Scream 2017 has come and, unfortunately, gone for another year. This year’s event completely blew away their 2016 offering, which was already an amazing horror/Halloween convention. This year, the event saw even more panels, exhibitors, and mini-haunt experiences for guests to enjoy. Additionally, the screening room featured a number of horror shorts to view over the course of the weekend.

Knott’s Scary Farm announced the last year for Elvira to perform in the park as well as a revised Trick or Treat maze. Universal Studios went into more detail on their upcoming maze based on The Shining and some of their street zone areas. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor crew hosted a panel where they announced a new maze and featured “Chef” character. Also of note was the panel for Into the Black, an upcoming four-part haunted attraction experience from Larry Bones, owner of Boneyard Effects. The Hall of Shadows was back, bigger and better with way more haunted experiences to take in. Also of note was the sliding group known as the Decayed Brigade. Made up of former and current scare actors, the group performs cool acrobatic stunts by throwing their bodies against a smooth runway and sliding along the ground.

I also want to give a shout out to the Long Beach Convention Center which has, hands down, the best convention center food in Southern California. I have eaten at most of the big convention centers in this area and Long Beach sells custom sandwiches, gourmet coffee, and a lot more. We preferred to eat at their cafe instead of walking across the street to outside restaurants.

The biggest issue we experienced during our visit to Midsummer Scream was getting from the convention center to the main stage, which was located at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. The walk in between was a bit of a chore, having attendees cross a narrow pedestrian bridge in a construction zone. The upside, of course, was getting to utilize the large house space of the Performing Arts Center, so it’s a trade-off. However, it is a shame there isn’t an internal walkway connecting the buildings.

Overall, Midsummer Scream was even better than last year’s offering, and it now marks the official start of the Halloween journalism season. The next upcoming event is ScareLA and then we begin preview events for the big haunted attractions out there. Stay-tuned for more!

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Halloween Horror Nights Announces Titans of Terror Maze and Tram Experience

2017/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Universal City, CA, August 7, 2017 – Universal Studios Hollywood unites four slasher film legends—Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, Leatherface and Chucky—in two all-new terrifying “Titans of Terror” experiences as part of this year’s “Halloween Horror Nights” event which kicks off Friday, September 15, 2017.

In the new “Titans of Terror” maze, guests will fall victim to the silver screen’s most deplorable killers whose affinity for bladed weapons redefined the horror movie genre as slasher films: Leatherface (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) wielding his iconic chainsaw, Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) brandishing his relentless machete, and Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street) swiping his trademark glove armed with razor blades. The new maze will be an assault on guests’ sensibilities as they descend into the forbidden realms of these horror icons.

Taking terror to an unspeakable level of bloodcurdling screams, the “Titans of Terror Tram Hosted by Chucky” will transport guests into a nightmare of carnage pitting guests against these four modern horror icons, this time led by infamous serial killer doll Chucky (Child’s Play franchise). With his faithful army of degenerate chainsaw-wielding Good Guy Dolls, Chucky will unleash havoc upon guests as they navigate a portion of the world-famous backlot.

Further “Terror Tram” encounters will include Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) at the Crystal Lake Motel where he slaughters newly arrived camp counselors; an ominous confrontation with Freddy Krueger (A Nightmare on Elm Street) who takes his ultimate revenge on the town of Springwood; and a final foray through the barn from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, where Leatherface and the Sawyer family butcher victims for their cannibal cuisine.

Unique to Universal Studios Hollywood, the “Terror Tram” enables “Halloween Horror Nights” guests to walk along an area of the famed movie and television studio, where such sets as the Psycho House and the Bates Motel from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller, and Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds, are located.

“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. Featuring an all-new slate of unrivaled film production quality mazes and frightful scare zones, “Halloween Horror Nights” will taunt, terrorize and torment guests with spine-chilling haunted attractions as part of Southern California’s most extreme Halloween experience.

Updates on “Halloween Horror Nights” at Universal Studios Hollywood are available online at HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Hollywood and on Facebook at: “Halloween Horror Nights – Hollywood,” Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter at @HorrorNights as Creative Director John Murdy reveals a running chronicle of exclusive information. Watch videos on Halloween Horror Nights YouTube and join the conversation using #UniversalHHN.

Release Date Announced for Hearthstone’s Knights of the Frozen Throne

2017/08/04

Jerry Paxton

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

August 4, 2017 – Exciting news today – we are announcing the release date for Knights of the Frozen Throne expansion – August 10, 2017! I’ve included a brief recap of what players can expect in the upcoming expansion at the bottom of this email.

We’re also unveiling the next episode of the Lich King at Blizzard videos, which continues the story of the Lord of the Scourge’s plans to assert dominance over the Hearthstone Team. So far, he has interviewed for a job at Blizzard’s HQ, then started an esports team – The Frozen Pwn, and opened an Ice Cream Citadel. Today, he begins his first indomitable steps at Blizzard. Let’s see how well he fares:

In case you’re not caught up on the cards we’ve revealed for Knights of the Frozen Throne, you can check out the gallery here (more to come): http://blizz.ly/2feXfvS