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Fathom Events Unveils Halloween Thrills for October

2020/10/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

It’s the spookiest month of the year. As we countdown to Halloween, Fathom Events has a month of scary, suspenseful, and super-fun features coming this October – seven in all. So, gather your ghouls & head on down to your local cinema. Load up on candy & distance in the dark. There’s something for everyone at the movies from Fathom Events.

Fathom recently kicked-off the October festivities with one of the most popular horror films of all time, “Friday the 13th 40th Anniversary,” which continues on the on the 9th and 10th. Next up is TCM’s Big Screen Classic’s series presentation of “Psycho” 60th Anniversary (The Uncut Version), followed by TCM’s “The Shining” 40th Anniversary, “Memories of Murder” from Academy Award® winning director Bong Joon Ho, “RiffTrax: Jack-O” from the stars of the classic MST3K, and TCM’s “Ghost” 30th Anniversary. The month concludes with a presentation of the Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle-directed, National Theatre Live staging of “Frankenstein” (2020 Encore) with Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch.

TCM Big Screen Classics: Psycho 60th Anniversary (The Uncut Version)
Mon., Oct. 11, Tues., Oct. 12 & Fri., Oct. 16

One of the most shocking films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho changed the thriller genre forever. Join the “Master of Suspense” on a chilling journey as an unsuspecting victim (Janet Leigh) visits the Bates Motel and falls prey to one of cinema’s most notorious psychopaths – Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Named No. 1 on the AFI’s “100 Years…100 Thrills” list, this notorious film has become a cultural phenomenon. Be prepared to see one of the scariest movies of all time at a special event that includes the uncut version of the film and exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

TCM Big Screen Classics: The Shining 40th Anniversary
Sat., Oct. 17, Tues., Oct. 20 & Thurs., Oct. 22

When writer Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) –who has a history of alcoholism and child abuse–takes a job as winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, he, his wife (Shelly Duvall) and their psychic young son will be isolated until spring. But once the first blizzard closes the road out, the accumulated power of evil deeds committed at the hotel begins to drive Jack mad. Now there may be no escape for his wife and son in this haunting madness, memory and family violence. This anniversary event also includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

Memories of Murder
Mon., Oct. 19 & Tues., Oct. 20

Memories of Murder tells the harrowing true story of the hunt for a sadistic serial rapist and murderer terrorizing a small province in 1980s South Korea. Marking the first of many successful collaborations between four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and leading man Song Kang Ho, the film follows the paths of three increasingly desperate detectives as they attempt to decipher the violent mind of a killer in a futile effort to solve the case.

Now, seventeen years after its initial release, and a year after the real culprit was identified, this cult classic takes its place as a modern masterpiece.

Added Value: Exclusive Q&A featuring Bong Joon Ho and Edgar Wright.

RiffTrax: Jack-O
Wed., Oct. 21

The RiffTrax guys (stars of the classic Mystery Science Theater 3000) bring their comedic riffing treatment to the 1995 Halloween horror classic Jack-O. An evil warlock, “Jack the Pumpkin man,” rises from the grave to seek revenge on the descendants of the man who put him there years ago. What follows is a campy Halloween night rampage by Mr. Jack as he terrorizes the town to get his vengeance. The starts of RiffTrax, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, will be your comedy guides to this fun B movie as well as lead off by riffing a cheesy Halloween safety short.

TCM Big Screen Classics: Ghost 30th Anniversary
Sat., Oct. 24 & Sun., Oct. 25

One of the most memorable romantic films ever and winner of two Academy Awards®, Sam (Patrick Swayze), living as a ghost, discovers his death wasn’t just a random robbery gone bad. To help him reconnect with the love of his life, Molly (Demi Moore), and solve his own murder, he enlists the talents of a skeptical psychic (Oscar®-winner Whoopi Goldberg), who doesn’t even believe her own abilities. Ghost is a supernatural mystery-thriller that will cross over into your heart and never leave. Ghost will surprise you, delight you, make you believe. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this timeless romantic classic at a special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

NT Live: Frankenstein (2020 Encore)
Wed., Oct. 28

Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) as Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) as his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Captured live on stage in 2011, this thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost one million people in cinemas around the world.

EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America, including live events. Fathom delivers a wide variety of programming and experiences to U.S. and global cinema audiences, and is the largest distributor of documentaries, faith-based and inspirational content. Fathom is also at the forefront of bringing anime, performing arts, and classic film to moviegoers worldwide.

Audiences can count on Fathom to curate and deliver exclusive entertainment at their local movie theater, giving fans of any genre the opportunity to share in unique and memorable experiences on the big screen. Fathom audiences enjoy exclusive bonus content, including live streamed Q&As and panel discussions, behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage, expert insights into beloved film, special messages from favorite movie and television stars, and more.

For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com

Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Breakaway Launch Trailer

2020/10/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today the smash-hit hardcore FPS Insurgency: Sandstorm celebrates the arrival of the massive Operation: Breakaway content update, available to download now for free. This time, Security forces have gone rogue and joined the Insurgents! Patch 1.8 introduces a new co-op mode, map, weapons, cosmetics, and more. And now’s the perfect time to dive in — Insurgency: Sandstorm is on sale for 50% off on Steam now until October 12.

Operation: Breakaway’s new co-op game mode is Outpost, designed for fast, fun and frenetic defensive action. You’ll start with limited equipment and gain more as you work through waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Losing an objective forces you to retreat to a new area to hold — but be careful: you can only fall back so much before it’s game.

There’s also new weapons and attachments to discover in today’s update. Security forces get the low-recoil AUG A3 assault rifle, while Insurgents have the high-fire rate FAMAS F1. Weapon customization has expanded, too, with six new weapon upgrades, including new underbarrel shotguns and foregrips for all classes.

Last but not least, Insurgency: Sandstorm’s new map — Tell — features a tight style of urban close-quarters combat that’s unique from the game’s other maps. It squeezes everyone together for more fast-paced action, where the new underbarrel shotguns can really come into play. But there’s still plenty of room for multiple flanking routes for more tactical and methodical players.

Today’s update also includes new cosmetics matching the rogue security theme. Enjoy free outfits on each side with rogue cop uniforms for Insurgents and internal affairs officers for Security. In addition, a Breakaway-themed bundle including four paid DLC packs is out now.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is developed by New World Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. For more information, visit https://insurgency-sandstorm.com.

Virtuix Unveils Omni One Prototype Video

2020/10/07
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Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

After transforming how virtual reality enthusiasts can explore new worlds for the commercial market, Virtuix (https://www.virtuix.com/) is seeking to take home entertainment to the next level with the launch of Omni One, a consumer version of the Omni, a unique omni-directional treadmill that enables players to walk or run in any direction through their favorite videogames and other virtual environments.

Inspired by the popularity of Omni Pro, a commercial version of the Omni available at more than 500 entertainment venues in 45 countries, Austin-based Virtuix has created Omni One, a home version that’s designed to fit tastefully inside a living room or other place in your home. Compared to Omni Pro, Omni One is lighter, more compact (4-ft. diameter), easy to fold up and store, and allows players unmatched freedom of movement, including crouching, kneeling, and jumping.

Omni One is a complete entertainment system that comes with a standalone VR headset (no PC or cables required) and works straight out of the box, providing a seamless user experience. Omni One will feature its own game store with 30 titles at launch, including Call of Duty and Fortnite style games developed by Virtuix alongside top titles licensed from third parties.

With Omni One, your home becomes a portal into new worlds and gaming adventures like never before. Imagine roaming the intriguing landscapes of your favorite games…striding alongside giants through snow-covered canyons, tracking across battlefields ablaze with dragon fire, or charging into abandoned cities to eradicate mutant hordes as if you were actually there.

“Omni One is like nothing else out there – it’s a breakthrough in omni-directional treadmill technology,” said Jan Goetgeluk, founder and CEO of Virtuix. “Compared to Omni Pro, Omni One no longer has a support ring. So it gives users unrestricted freedom of movement, including crouching, squatting, backing up, and even jumping. You essentially become one with the machine.”

Omni One’s key features and benefits include:

  • An Omni-directional treadmill that lets you walk or run in videogames or other virtual worlds, in any direction and at any speed, while occupying only a small amount of floorspace.
  • It’s a complete entertainment system that comes with everything you need, including a cable-free, standalone VR headset (no PC needed).
  • Omni One also keeps you in shape by burning calories while gaming (think Peloton bike for gamers).
  • Initially slated for 2022, Virtuix now aims to release Omni One in the second half of 2021. Before selling Omni One to the mass market, Virtuix is launching a Regulation A (“Reg A”) funding campaign to spread awareness of Omni One among consumers, gamers, and the investment community.

You can sign up to reserve your spot in the investment round and qualify for an investor discount of up to 40% (worth $800), (https://invest.virtuix.com/). You can also check out Virtuix’s latest demo video (https://youtu.be/aOYHg8qdxTE) to see Omni One in action.

Aquanox Deep Descent Weapons Trailer

2020/10/07
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Ahhhh, what is more satisfying than to see an enemy ship explode after you’ve fired a heavy barrage from your guns at it? In this new weapons trailer for Aquanox Deep Descent, you can see many different weapons in action. Watch torpedos propel through the deep see, projectiles ripping enemy armor apart or energy weapons finishing of an opponent. Every ship in Aqua can carry a payload of deadly weapons, it’s up to you to find out which one is suited best for threads you are facing.

Enter the unforgiving world of Aquanox Deep Descent on October 16th on your PC. The SRP for the digital version is € 29.99 / $ 29.99.

Get it on Steam: http://n.thq.com/3jzW30jD5Kp

Get the Limited Edition on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HRHDRW1 (SRP is € 39.99 / £ 34.99 / $ 39.99)

Desperados III – Money for the Vultures Part 2 Trailer

2020/10/06
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

A brand new mission comes to Desperados III with the second DLC of the Desperados III Season Pass. The story continues in “Money for the Vultures Part II: Five Steps Ahead.” The gang returns to Louisiana to challenge a new member of the DeVitt family. Explore a brand new location in the Bayou State, reunite with Isabelle for more Voodoo shenanigans and face off against a mastermind worthy of your talents.

The new mission comes as part of the Desperados III Season Pass and is also sold separately at 5.99 for consoles / 4.99 (PC). The mission is available now.

Corsair Unveils Katar Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse

2020/10/06
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Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

CORSAIR®, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced the launch of the KATAR PRO WIRELESS Gaming Mouse powered by SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS technology. At just 96g, it is well-suited to fast-paced FPS and MOBA gameplay. With a compact symmetric shape ideal for claw and fingertip grip styles at a great value, the KATAR PRO WIRELESS will make an excellent fit for any PC gamer.

The KATAR PRO WIRELESS maintains gaming-grade wireless performance with sub-1ms latency thanks to SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, for a faster-than-wired connection that registers every move, click, and scroll when it matters most. Powered by a single AA battery for up to 135 hours of battery life, the KATAR PRO WIRELESS is equipped with a 10,000 DPI optical sensor and three DPI presets that can be switched on-the-fly. Its six buttons are fully programmable through CORSAIR iCUE software, letting you combine multiple commands into single one-click macros for clutch plays, remap any button or key to a more convenient location, and much more.

As the new lightest wireless mouse in the CORSAIR lineup, with an eminently affordable price point, the KATAR PRO WIRELESS offers lightweight design and heavyweight performance.

Availability, Warranty and Pricing

The CORSAIR KATAR PRO WIRELESS Gaming Mouse is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The KATAR PRO WIRELESS is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the KATAR PRO WIRELESS, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR KATAR PRO WIRELESS, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/katar-pro-wireless

For a complete list of all CORSAIR mice, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/gaming-mice

Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition Announcement Trailer

2020/10/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, Bloober Team and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) have announced that Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition, a brand-new version of the Blair Witch story built specifically for the VR experience, will be coming to the Oculus Quest platform on October 29th, 2020 – just in time for Halloween. Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition will be available in the Oculus Store for $29.99.

Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition is a new version of Bloober Team’s Blair Witch story, built specifically for VR from the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear. It is a story-driven, psychological horror game where users experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind through an original story inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch.

The Blair Witch story has been rebuilt for the Oculus Quest platform to offer a uniquely immersive and horrifying VR experience. With environments redesigned for more interactivity and accommodate new creature encounters. In addition, there is a new control system and mechanics for your canine companion, Bullet – give him a treat right out of your hand, pet him at any time, and even play fetch! Players can enjoy a 360 immersive experience in the Black Hills Forest.

Features:

  • New ways to interact with your sidekick, Bullet
  • Newly-designed interactive environments to immerse you in terror
  • Catch, throw, and stack objects that you find throughout the woods
  • Map out your theories with an interactive marker to draw on paper and other objects
  • Drawers, doors, gates, and car trunk open at your touch in your investigation
  • Snap branches with your hands
  • Operate handles and buttons and unlock doors with keys and codes plan escapes
  • New control system optimized for horrifying VR gameplay
  • Eerie new sounds and spine-chilling in-game events to surprise and scare players
  • Additional encounters with the mysterious forces that lurk in the forest

Designed with the Oculus Quest platform in mind, Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition supports higher resolution and high-quality textures made possible by the power of this new hardware.

Blair Witch is planned to release on additional VR platforms in the coming months.

Ponpu Release Date Trailer

2020/10/05
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Developer Purple Tree Studio and publisher Zordix today announced that their upcoming duck-on-duck destruction game Ponpu will release for the PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One on November 5th.

The all-seeing Duck God has had enough and the world has run out of time. Every 2 billion years the world must be refreshed through divine destruction and he has sent you, a Ponpu, as his herald. But, a nasty bump on the head during a crash landing took your memory and now you find yourself working against the Duck God in a carnage-fueled battle against other Ponpu to save the very world you were sent to destroy.

Across an expansive single-player campaign, your Ponpu will battle its way through 10 challenging worlds, while fighting off rival Ponpu and enormous, deadly and grotesque bosses. If the spirit of competition is what drives you, up to four players can battle to be the best via both local and online multiplayer across three frenetic modes, including Coin Chase (get those coins before the competition!), Color Fight (your attack spread paint through the level, cover the most real estate with your color to win!), and good old-fashioned team deathmatch (kill, kill, kill!). Bomb, kill, and dominate with your stats tracked via a global ranking system

New FREE GUY Trailer Released

2020/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

A new trailer and poster from 20th Century Studios’ upcoming feature film “Free Guy” debuts today. Ryan Reynolds stars as a bank teller who discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story—one he rewrites himself. Now in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way, before it is too late.

Also starring Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar and Taika Waititi, “Free Guy” is directed by Shawn Levy from a story by Matt Lieberman and a screenplay by Lieberman and Zak Penn. The film is produced by Ryan Reynolds, p.g.a., Shawn Levy, p.g.a., Sarah Schechter, Greg Berlanti and Adam Kolbrenner with Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, George Dewey, Dan Levine and Michael Riley McGrath serving as executive producers. “Free Guy” opens in U.S. theaters on December 11, 2020.

Actor Tycoon 2 Announcement Trailer

2020/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Are you ready to take Hollywood by storm? A-Line Games announces today Actor Tycoon 2, a start-studded actor agent simulator where you play as the head of your own talent agency. Build your business from the ground up and manage your actors to success, finding them the best roles to win the most prestigious awards. Gain recognition within the film industry, mingle with celebrities and enjoy the glamorous life of stars’ agents! Actor Tycoon 2 will be released on Steam soon – stay tuned for further news about its release date!

https://youtu.be/pnV48XC3iJw

You will have to comb the streets to find star material – that elusive quality that makes someone much more than a simple actor. But beware: actors have peculiar personalities, and their unique quirks (as well as the daily occurrences of a talent agency) will surprise you in hundreds of random events. As you expand your business you will unlock new skills, and depending on the location of your agency, you will be able to specialize in films, theater or TV shows – no two games will be the same!

Actor Tycoon 2 is the anticipated sequel of Actor Tycoon, an unexpected success that got over 80,000 players hooked to their smartphones and tablets with the adventures and misfortunes of running a talent agency. This sequel moves from mobile platforms to Steam, expanding dramatically the gameplay and overall quality of the game with many new features and options. Actor Tycoon 2 will also offer full modding support, which will allow players to create their own custom actors, random events and even tweaks to the game balance and mechanics.

KEY FEATURES

  • Build and expand your agency: improve your skills and expand your business to recruit the best actors
  • Turn unknown actors into stars: hire young aspiring actors, arrange auditions for them and find fitting roles that will make them famous
  • Manage egos and rub shoulders with the powerful: you’ll have to keep your actors happy, befriend successful directors and studio executives
  • Choose between film, theater or TV for unique playing experiences: each industry plays by its own rules!
  • Negotiate contracts and improve your reputation to choose the right genre and get the best conditions for your actors
  • Attend exclusive events and parties where you will mingle with celebrities to increase your network of contacts
  • Impress directors with your film culture to improve your relationship
  • Save your actors from trouble: manage their reputation and get them out of tricky situations, dispel rumors, make them participate in social events…