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Bloody Zombies Launch Date and Pre-Order Details

2017/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News

(Farnborough, United Kingdom) August 4, 2017 — nDreams, the UK’s leading publisher and developer of VR content, and Paw Print Games have announced the E3 award-winning co-op brawler Bloody Zombies will launch September 12th for £10.99/€13.49/$14.99 on VR headsets (Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, PlayStation®VR) and gaming platforms (PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox One, and PC’s. Beginning today, brawlers who pre-order Bloody Zombies through PlayStation®Store (PlayStation®Plus members only) or Steam will receive a 10% discount.

Bloody Zombies is a one-to-four player co-op brawler designed to be played with any combination of TV and VR players, online or on the couch. Set in a London wasteland, bloody zombies have taken over the city and four rough-and-tough cockney misfits must work together to beat back the rotting hordes.

Bloody Zombies features easily accessible moves, deep freeform combat, and brutal chainable combos. Players can also unlock special moves and discover melee weapons to expand their zombie-slaying abilities. The enhanced VR viewpoint means VR players can also find in-game secrets, provide tactical support, and conquer obstacles using a unique diorama view.

David Corless, VP of Publishing, nDreams, said:

“Bloody Zombies is a classic co-op brawler but with a new twist where VR players and non-VR players can battle the undead together, either online or couch co-op. Think Streets of Rage and Castle Crashers on amphetamines, throw in some friends, add in the unique viewpoint when playing in VR and Bloody Zombies is like no other game out there!”

Anthony White, Co-Founder and Director at Paw Print Games, said:

“We’re massive fans of brawler games and have spent countless hours analyzing the genre, crafting Bloody Zombies in to a modern interpretation of the classics. VR adds a new twist to what is already a great TV experience; enhancing the gameplay and visuals and adding a wow factor. We can’t wait for people to get their hands on Bloody Zombies…”

Bloody Zombies Worldwide Pre-Order Pages:

PlayStation®Store Page

Steam Page

War Tech Fighters Launch Trailer

2017/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Deep Space, The Outer Regions, 4th August 2017 – Green Man Gaming Publishing and Drakkar Dev are unleashing the rapid-fire, mecha-in-space, fury of ‘War Tech Fighters’ upon the Universe on August 16th. This love letter to Japanese anime and blockbuster action is launching onto Steam Early Access with the explosive force of a shoulder mounted, ten tonne, missile barrage.

Become your mecha and fully customize its appearance and loadout in some of the most over the top action this side of the galaxy in what could be described as the love child between Michael Bay and Evangelion. You’ll lead the assault on Zatros with fists of iron and lazer sword in hand, as you pilot your fully equipped, spaceship shredding War Tech, built to fight for the rebel colonies of Hebos and Ares and reclaim your homeland.

Designed for mecha enthusiasts and fans of intense space combat action, War Tech Fighters early access launch will provide the chance for its robo-battling community to help balance the game’s deep upgrade system and flow of gameplay styles. War Tech Fighters brings mecha destroying fans the chance to play in all out action, stealth and puzzle sections while taking on single player missions, simulator challenges and survival arenas.

Key Features in Early Access

  • Control A Fully Equipped War Tech – Destroy your enemies in long-range combat with guns and missiles, or get up close and personal with swords and shields.

  • Customization – Hundreds and thousands of combinations of mecha parts, weapons and colors to truly stand out on the battlefield.

  • Upgrades – Three base robot sets, each with specific bonuses, and over 150 upgradable robot parts.

  • Research & Development – Research new upgrade projects to enhance your War Tech, and develop weapons ranging from missile launchers to anti-matter cannons.

  • Level Up – Gain experience through combat to level up your War Tech pilot to gain improved attack/defence bonuses.

  • Intense Single Player Missions – Experience the first 12 missions of Captain Nathan Romanis’ battle across the galaxy.

  • Simulator Bridge – Train your War Tech by replaying missions, or take on special Challenges to gain experience and add-ons to improve your machine.

  • Survival Mode – Test yourself to the limit in an infinite survival mode arena, and walk away with special rewards.

Conan Exiles The Frozen North Update

2017/08/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Oslo, Norway – August 3rd, 2017 – The second stage of Conan Exiles’ Early Access adventure is about to begin! On August 16th, Conan Exiles not only goes live on Xbox One for the first time ever; Funcom will also release its first expansion update for the game for both PC and Xbox One players. Previously teased at E3 this year, Funcom today revealed both the title and all the juicy details players will want to hear about the expansion update.

A new web page is now available on www.conanexiles.com/thefrozennorth, where players can learn all the details about The Frozen North. Funcom today also released a brand-new video where Creative Director Joel Bylos provides a unique glimpse into the expansion update.

The Frozen North, which will be completely free to all players on PC and Xbox One, adds a whole new landmass and makes the world of Conan Exiles 70% bigger. It also brings the game out of the desert and into the snowy north, introducing an entirely new climate and a weather system that will require players to dress according to the temperature – or face certain death. The Frozen North also introduces entirely new gameplay mechanics such as fish traps, beekeeping, and cooking. Brewing, a new crafting system, will allow players to make alcohol which will also keep them warm in cold environments. Players will also get to dedicate themselves to a new religion, giving them the ability to summon the avatar of Ymir, the Lord of Storm and War, and wreak havoc on enemy players and crush their cities under his feet.

“This expansion update does not just mean more content and more features,” says Creative Director Joel Bylos. “The team has also worked extremely hard to make sure this release brings with it significant improvements to core aspects of the game such as combat, artificial intelligence, and more. These improvements, in addition to the twenty-eight updates we have already introduced to the game over its six months in PC Early Access, mean this version of Conan Exiles is bigger, and even more importantly, better than ever before.”

Since launching into PC Early Access on January 31st 2017, the development team has been working tirelessly to introduce new content, improve mechanics, and eradicate bugs and exploits. The team has added siege weapons, a new dungeon, a dye system, new armor and weapons, new decorations, avatar defenses, new building pieces, and much more. The game will leave Early Access and release in full on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 in Q1 2018. Conan Exiles quickly became a smash hit with the open-world survival audience, selling almost half a million units in the first month. In this online survival game players get to build anything from small homes to entire cities, explore a huge open world, team up with other players, or seek to dominate their enemies through brutal player vs. player combat.

You can learn more about Conan Exiles and see the latest updates from the developers on www.conanexiles.com. For an overview of all the updates Funcom has done to Conan Exiles so far in Early Access, head over to www.conanexiles.com/updates.

Crashday: Redline Edition Launch Date Set

2017/08/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Are you hungry for some old-school, explosive destruction racing, complete with blazing gun chains, blasting rockets and high speed collisions that are so hot they’d make James Spader blush? YOU BETTER BE! Crashday: Redline Edition — the newly overhauled edition of the action arcade racer Crashday — returns to Steam on August 10, 2017!

Today, original Crashday developer Moonbyte Games’ founder Robert Clements has released a vlog highlighting the game’s incredible history and what’s new in Crashday: Redline Edition. Check out the video here:

If your idea of a good time includes ramming opposing cars off track while you race the clock to the tune of a rockin’ heavy metal soundtrack, Crashday: Redline Edition has got you covered. This addictive and unique arcade racer stays true to the original classic while adding tons of compelling new features. With full Steam Workshop integration, improved multiplayer capabilities, enhanced modding support and a fresh UI, Crashday: Redline Edition is guaranteed to deliver adrenaline-loaded fun!

Crashday: Redline Edition key features: 

  • All of the original game’s content including 7 modes of over-the-top gameplay
  • Full Steam Workshop support, including shareable custom cars and tracks, Steam Achievements and Trading Cards
  • A rockin’ heavy metal soundtrack
  • 100+ bug fixes and gameplay improvements
  • Fully remastered graphics
  • New cars and tracks!

Halloween Horror Nights R.I.P. Experience Returns

2017/08/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

Halloween Horror Nights has announced the return of its R.I.P. Experience! After taking a brief hiatus, the return of the program allows small groups of guests to get special access and a lot more. Here are the list of perks included with the R.I.P. Experience:

TOUR INCLUDES:

  • Gourmet buffet dinner with drinks* at exclusive VIP Dining Room
  • UNLIMITED Front of Line entry to all mazes and rides
  • Reserved VIP seating at the Jabbawockeez live show
  • Complimentary valet parking (one vehicle)
  • Exclusive VIP entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood™ for the Halloween Horror Nights event

DURATION:

  • Approximately 4 to 4 ½ hours long, including dinner

TOUR SIZE:

  • Each tour consists of multiple parties mixed together up to 14 guests per tour

TOUR TIMES:

  • Select a Check-in Time and your evening will begin with dinner, followed by a tour

You can buy your R.I.P. Experience tickets and find out more details over at their official website!

Creative Assembly Celebrates 30th by Adding New Total War: Warhammer Units

2017/08/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

To celebrate 30 years of awesome strategy games development, xenomorph terrorising and gratuitous goblin-tossing, CA is gifting Total War: WARHAMMER players with 30 new Regiments of Renown. Fortifying the Race-rosters of the Beastmen, Bretonnia, Chaos Warriors, Norsca and the Wood Elves, this significant update is available free and easy through Total War Access. Players can register/log in here.

Full Regiments of Renown details can be found here: https://www.totalwar.com/blog/birthday-regiments-faq/

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30 years on and stronger than ever, CA is one of the UK’s largest games developers. Creators of the Total War series, Alien Isolation, Halo Wars 2 and loads more, we’ve come a long way – and we’ve massive plans for the future.

Here’s some stuff you may not know about CA.

  • CA was founded in 1987. We started out porting Amiga titles to DOS.
  • The original Shogun: Total War (2000) started life as an RPG based on the Ming-dynasty Chinese novel Journey To The West.
  • In our early days, we very nearly relocated to Singapore.
  • Before Total War took off, we made rugby, cricket and Australian Rules football games.
  • As of August 2017, CA employs over 500 people at our studios in the UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.
  • We have 8 major projects in the works, four of which are unannounced.

Tune in at 15.00 BST to watch the live unveiling of the 30th Anniversary Regiments of Renown at https://www.twitch.tv/totalwarofficial

RES Plus Retro Console Available for Pre-Order

2017/08/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

POMONA, CA, August 1, 2017 – With demand at an all-time high for classic video games, Retro-Bit®, a leading retro-gaming brand announced its new RES™ Plus console for $39.99 will be available August 10.  A premium top-loading video game console for all your favorite 8-bit games, the RES Plus boasts a crisp 720p resolution with new HDMI® compatibility to play your NES® games like never before.

Innex Inc®, an exclusive distributor of Retro-Bit®, is excited to unveil the brands latest console. “With many of today’s consoles being compatible with HDMI® televisions creating a high demand among the gaming community, it was the logical next step for Retro-Bit to enhance their already impressive lineup of consoles,” Ron Pang, Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Innex Inc. “The RES Plus is giving all the classics a big upgrade, and I believe fans are going to be amazed at receiving a high-quality gaming experience at a reasonable price of $39.99.”

Easy to set-up right out of the box thanks to both the standard AV and HDMI® ports, the black and red RES™ Plus comes with a 6-foot HDMI® cable and two 6-foot wired classic controllers that are compatible with the original NES®, as well as most Retro-Bit® consoles.  A new micro USB® charging port helps power the console and adds yet another sensible modern upgrade.

The RES™ Plus will be released on August 10 for $39.99 and pre orders are now available at Amazon.  For detailed information on Retro-Bit’s complete lineup of classic products, please visit http://retro-bit.com/.

Valnir Rok Announcement Trailer

2017/08/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

TWAIN HARTE, CA – August 1, 2017 – Independent game developer Encurio GmbH and indie games partner Reverb Triple XP officially announced today that Valnir Rok, an epic online Viking survival roleplaying adventure, will launch on Steam’s Early Access program this September. Set on a mystical Nordic island, gamers will fight for their life in the harsh, hostile environment where dangerous beasts of legend dwell, ruins of forgotten deities hold untold riches, and thriving villages of great clans can be joined or conquered.

Valnir Rok will make its playable debut at gamescom 2017.

“It’s the dream of every passionate gamer to make games and we take our first big step in making the dream into reality with the announcement of Valnir Rok,” states Sebastian Rahmel, Game Director at Encurio GmbH. “We love Vikings and survival games so it was natural for us to pursue our vision of a Viking survival roleplaying game. Our development team is very passionate about the project and we’re all looking forward to debuting the game at gamescom 2017.”

Valnir Rok is an online sandbox survival roleplaying game inspired by Norse mythology. Players will awaken to find themselves on Valnir Island and must do whatever it takes to survive in a land of wild animals, mythical beasts, and violent men. As a hardened Viking warrior, butcher your enemies in bloody combat, build and improve village structures, and form a clan to expand your power and reputation. Battle against opposing clans, place bounties on hated enemies, and discover ruin artifacts to gain favor with the gods with great deeds and holy sacrifices. Might makes right in the Viking world of Valnir Rok.

Valnir Rok will be launching on Steam Early Access in September 2017. Join the adventure filled with heroic deeds and legendary battles – follow the game development on Twitter, “Like” us on Facebook and visit the official site, www.valnir.net.

LA Haunted Hayride Announces ‘CLOWN’ for 2017

2017/08/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

August 1, 2017 – Ten Thirty One Productions (TTO) is excited to announce the highly anticipated return of the most popular Halloween attraction in the country, the Los Angeles Haunted Hayride coming September 29th to Griffith Park with limited pre-sale tickets available now. TTO will allow guests to come face-to-face with their biggest, darkest fears for the scariest Halloween immersion experience on the West Coast.

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride (@LAHauntedHayride) returns with the most thrilling ride yet as guests become completely absorbed within the experience. Clown will feature four zones guaranteed to make your skin crawl: Haunted Hayride, House Of Shadows, Trick Or Treat, and Purgatory. Take a seat on our Haunted Hayride as we slither through the genuinely haunted woods of Griffith Park’s Old Zoo. Meet a legion of vicious clowns waiting with more psychopathic fun than any wagon can handle. And if you think you know clowns…you don’t know our clowns. The evolution of demonic apparitions that live within these trees have created a darkness that will leave with you and infiltrate your dreams. Clown – will literally have you on the edge of your seat and then forced out of those seats as you become immersed within your darkest fears escaping on foot to experience the winding, weaving Corn Maze smack dab in the middle of the ride! This year’s hayride will be your favorite hayride to date. We are sure of it.

“Hayride fans have been asking us to bring back the Clown Tent Finale for years. We just couldn’t escape it. Once we started we got so sucked into this rabbit hole of incredible clown content that we couldn’t just do one finale scene. So we decided to take the number one fan favorite experience of our entire history and make it the entire 30 acre attraction. I don’t think I’ve been this excited for the hayride since year one ” explains TTO CEO and Haunted Hayride Founder and author of the upcoming book “READY FIRE AIM: How I Turned a Hobby into an Empire”, Melissa Carbone (@MelCarbs).

Our legendary fan favorite scare zone, House of Shadows, will leave you completely blinded in total darkness, as the shadows of the most vicious, ugliest and depraved souls chase you through the re-imagined, colossally possessed demonic house – Southern California’s only true dark maze! At Trick Or Treat, it’s Halloween every night. Go get candy from strangers! The interactive neighborhood has doubled in size and has tripled the mischief. The suburb of Hell welcomes trick-or-treaters to go door to door and come face to face with its freakish occupants. You’ve always known your neighbors were a little off, so tonight let’s pull back the curtain. “Ding Dong!”

An ALL NEW layout may just make Purgatory the best part of the entire attraction. The charm and magic of our old world ‘haunted village’ invokes the nostalgia of Halloweens past; smell the freshly cut hay, feel the chill of cold fog, and see the deep, rich orange glow of jack o’ lanterns as you pass through our gates. Become a part of the show at Theatre Macabre, ride the Scary-Go-Round, enjoy food & drink at the Grub Shack, shop in the Bootique, visit a psychic, and get ready to see Purgatory like you’ve never seen it before from a seat around our 20-foot Living Bonfire that will send your jaws to the ground. Get ready for this never before seen spectacle.

If you’ve ever thought about going to Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, this is the year to do it.

The terror of Los Angeles Haunted Hayride begins on September 29th, 2017 and will be open select nights until October 31st, 2017. Operating hours are Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7pm-10:30 pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm-12am. General Admission is $44 and VIP passes that surpass the line are $62. There are also a limited number of Hayride Only Passes $35, all expected to sell out during the pre-sale. Pre-sale for tickets will begin August 1st. Visit www.losangeleshauntedhayride.com for exact nights of operation and other details.

Daybreak Games Unveils Third Annual H1Z1 Invitational Details

2017/07/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

SAN DIEGO – July 31, 2017 – Daybreak Games has revealed the first major details for this October’s third annual H1Z1 Invitational, the premier esports event at Twitch’s TwitchCon 2017. This year’s extravaganza raises the stakes with three unique tournaments of the massive arena shooter H1Z1®: King of the Kill® with a combined prize pool of $500,000.

The 2017 H1Z1 Invitational will take place at the “H1Z1 Arena” and feature three tournaments: All-Stars, Legends, and Challengers, each featuring a different group of players and prizing. The All-Stars tournament aims to celebrate the streamers and content creators who helped make H1Z1 into the success it is today and will feature some of the internet’s most popular personalities, including I AM WILDCAT, CDNThe3rd, Trick2g, Miniladd, and KYRSP33DY. The Legends tournament is focused on H1Z1’s growing professional scene and includes past Invitational winners Reed “inboxes” Tucker, Radek “Radek” Pozler, and Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, as well as Casey “Flamehopper” Pitel  and Chris “sweetdreams” Sexton, who were top finishers at the Elite Series solo and team tournaments at DreamHack Atlanta earlier this month. The third and final tournament will feature players selected through on-site qualifiers. Attendees will be able to participate in qualifiers throughout the weekend, with the 60 best-performing players earning a spot in the finals and their chance to compete for their share of the prize pool.

“H1Z1 has pioneered the massive arena shooter genre and proved that large-scale esports is possible,” said Anthony Castoro, H1Z1 General Manager. “The H1Z1 Invitational has grown and evolved over the years. As H1Z1’s popularity has increased, so has demand for this type of programming, and this new three-tournament format allows us to be inclusive of more players and provide a weekend full of content to viewers at home.”

In addition to the H1Z1 Invitational tournaments, Daybreak will host a variety of events, discussions and more at the H1Z1 Arena throughout all three days of TwitchCon 2017. Additional details and a full schedule of events will be posted on the website as the event approaches.

Daybreak will be celebrating its Road to TwitchCon with stops at gamescom, PAX West and Tokyo Game Show. For more information on the H1Z1 Invitational, including the Road to TwitchCon, schedule of events, competitors, and prize pool, please visit H1Z1.com/Invitational.

The H1Z1 Invitational has been the most-watched event at TwitchCon since its debut in 2015. Last year, more than 118,000 concurrent viewers tuned in to the finals to watch inboxes and Radek take the crown.

TwitchCon is Twitch’s annual ​convention that celebrates the platform’s entire community. This includes the content creators, viewers and the brands that cater to them. TwitchCon 2017 is being held onOct. 20-22 at the Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center. For tickets, visit Twitchcon.com and for the best hotel selection and price, use Twitch’s online booking system.