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2K Announces “Nobody Wants to Die” by Ice Cube and DJ Shadow Created for Mafia III

2K Announces “Nobody Wants to Die” by Ice Cube and DJ Shadow Created for Mafia III

Original song featured in Mafia III Revenge Launch Trailer ahead of tomorrow’s release – Join the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #Mafia3

Windsor, UK – October 6, 2016 – 2K and Hangar 13 today announced that Ice Cube and DJ Shadow have created an original song specifically for the Mafia III Revenge Launch Trailer, which was released today. Mafia III, the thrilling organized crime drama set in the immersive open world of 1968 New Bordeaux, launches tomorrow for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC.

Ice Cube and DJ Shadow’s “Nobody Wants to Die” is an original track that evokes the spirit and themes of Mafia III and protagonist Lincoln Clay’s path of revenge against the Italian mafia in 1968 New Bordeaux. Full lyrics for “Nobody Wants to Die,” as well as custom commentary by Ice Cube, is available from Genius at https://genius.com/Ice-cube-nobody-wants-to-die-lyrics.

Standard, limited Deluxe and Collector’s Editions of Mafia III are available for pre-order. TheMafia III Deluxe Edition (£69.99 MSRP) will be available digitally, and physically in a limited capacity from select retailers, and includes both the game and access to additional, post-release downloadable content, including the Season Pass. The Mafia III Collector’s Edition(£139.99
MSRP) is packed with physical and digital items, providing a window into the sights and sounds of 1968 New Bordeaux, including the official soundtrack and original game score, both on 180 gram vinyl, a collectable art book, art prints, and more. Those who pre-order any edition ofMafia III from participating retailers will receive the Family Kick-Back, which includes three exclusive lieutenant-themed vehicle and weapon gifts available to players at launch.

Mafia III will be available tomorrow for PS4™ system, Xbox One and Windows PC.   Mafia III is rated PEGI 18.  For more information on Mafia III, subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Twitter, become a fan on Facebook and visit http://MafiaGame.com.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe.  The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K.  Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services.  The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console generation.

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2k.com .

*According to 2008 – 2016 Metacritic.com

About Hangar 13

Located at 2K headquarters in Novato, California, Hangar 13 is the newest studio to design and develop games under the 2K publishing label. With a team of fantastic talent built from some of the most well-known studios in the industry, Hangar 13 is aiming to use its own proprietary technology to advance the art of player-driven experiences, creating games that will become industry benchmarks.

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Apogee Software’s Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis Comes To Early Access

Apogee Software’s Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis Comes To Early Access

 

Thursday, October 6th, 2016— Apogee Software and Mad Unicorn Games are proud to announce that PC brawler Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis™ has officially come to Early Access on Steam, purchasable for $9.99 USD. Radical Heroes is a crazy, chaotic Brawler game that plays homage to several IPs from the 1980’s and 1990’s.

Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis™ brings a fresh take on the “Retro” genre of video games with 2.5D beat ‘em up and brawler action, an awesome story, and insane, chaotic gameplay. Taking inspiration from classic beat ‘em up games, Radical Heroes pushes you along to fight for your life, while making your way through maze-like city levels. Following the premise that all six of the levels are playsets and the (40+) playable characters are action figures, the game follows the story of Diesel, a bald, hulking every-man looking for the reason behind the sudden influx of crime in the city. As you play through the story, you can unlock additional characters (and their collectible weapons), as well as each Boss you defeat.

In addition to the classic feel, Radical Heroes brings some modern twists to the genre, starting with 4-player online co-op. 4-Player co-op mode allows you and three friends to throw down and take on the evil that lies before you. The entire game is also accessible to be played in Virtual Reality, utilizing your favorite options to throw down in VR.

Indie developer Mad Unicorn Games is comprised of the Doyle Brothers, partnering with Apogee (for Publishing) and Zettabyte MPR (for PR/Marketing). Over the past decade, they created their own Engine, dubbed the “Super D-Tek”, to run the game, as well as any other projects they bring to the table in the future. “We’re excited to reach out to our fierce, supportive community via Early Access” Moses Doyle, Lead Designer of Mad Unicorn Games explained, “Radical Heroes has had a long journey, but this will help get our vision out to the players!”

About Apogee Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Apogee Software

www.apogeesoftware.com

Apogee Software is a privately held Texas company, with a core team of industry experts in game development, publishing, and distribution. Apogee builds franchises around original IP, publishing content for retail and digital distribution on next-generation consoles, the PC, and mobile platforms. Apogee’s amazing history includes the original releases of Commander Keen™ (1990), Duke Nukem™ (1991), Wolfenstein 3-D™ (1992), Raptor™ (1993), Rise of the Triad™ (1994), and Rise of the Triad™ (2013), just to name a few.

About Mad Unicorn Games

www.madunicorngames.com

Mad Unicorn Games is composed of the Doyle Brothers who work during the day, and battle programming bugs at night. Their Super D-Tek Engine is a homebrew coded engine that can handle a wide multitude of game types. Radical Heroes: Crimson City Crisis™ is their first major release, to be published by Apogee Software.

CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE REMASTERED CAMPAIGN NOW AVAILABLE, FIRST ON PLAYSTATION®4

CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE REMASTERED CAMPAIGN NOW AVAILABLE, FIRST ON PLAYSTATION®4

Fans who Pre-Purchase Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy or Digital Deluxe Editions on PS4™ Can Play Remastered Version of Epic, Remastered Story Campaign 30 Days Early – Starting Today

Legacy and Digital Deluxe Editions Include Both Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Together in One Incredible Package, Launching Worldwide November 4

October 6, 2016 – Capt. Price is back! Starting today, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system fans who pre-purchase the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy or Digital Deluxe editions can begin playing the Modern Warfare Remastered campaign 30-days early and relive one of the most classic and hallowed campaigns in video game history. Originally hailed as one of the greatest games ever made, in the remastered campaign, gamers can fight alongside the SAS and USMC leaders in such classic missions as “All Ghillied Up,” “Shock and Awe,” “Charlie Don’t Surf” and more.

The heart-pounding action and epic gameplay has been remastered in breathtaking 1080p, featuring enhanced textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more. Published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

Remastered is included in the Legacy and Digital Deluxe editions of Call of Duty®: Infinite Warfare slated for release for November 4th.

“Modern Warfare Remastered is a special game not only to us, but also to our passionate Call of Duty community,” said Rob Kostich, EVP and GM, Call of Duty, Activision. “The original featured a super high-octane, blockbuster thrill ride of a campaign that pioneered action games to where they are today. With Modern Warfare Remastered, fans who played it before will relive their favorite moments in beautiful HD glory, and for those new to Modern Warfare Remastered, get ready to experience a true classic. Together with Infinite Warfare, we’re delivering an incredible content and value offering to Call of Duty fans worldwide.”

Originally developed by Infinity Ward, the award-winning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare set a new standard upon its release for intense, cinematic action, while receiving universal praise as one of the most influential video games of all-time. Winner of numerous Game of the Year honors, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare became an instant classic and global phenomenon that set the bar for first-person shooters, and now returns for a new generation of fans. Game Informer has stated that Modern Warfare Remastered is “faithful in all the right ways,” while Hardcore Gamer has added that the title “never looked so good.”

Developed by Raven Software, and executive produced by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered transports fans around the globe, as they battle a rogue enemy group across hotspots from Eastern Europe and rural Russia, all the way to the Middle East. Through an engaging narrative full of twists and turns, players will call on sophisticated technology and superior firepower as they coordinate land and air strikes where speed and accuracy are essential to victory.

November 4th marks the most highly anticipated launch of the year, with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, along with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered*, releasing worldwide on the PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and PC. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is rated MA 15+ for Mature (Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes). Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered is available in the Digital Deluxe and Legacy Editions of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. The title is rated MA 15+ for Mature (Blood, Intense Violence, Strong Language). Check local retailers for availability of all Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Editions.

*At launch, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered campaign and multiplayer will be available on the PS4, Xbox One and PC. It will contain only 10 MP maps from the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game. Additional MP maps will be made available by 12/31/2016 at no additional cost. Modern Warfare Remastered is a full game download. Internet connection required. For disc-based Legacy editions of Infinite Warfare on PS4 and Xbox One, Infinite Warfare game disc must be inserted to play Modern Warfare Remastered. For more information, please visit www.callofduty.com/MWR_FAQ.

For more information on the Modern Warfare Remastered campaign early access, please visit Modern Warfare Remastered Campaign Early Access FAQ. Fans can also visit www.callofduty.com and follow @CallofDuty and @InfinityWard on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by following @Activision.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing’s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including expected release dates of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare and the expected release dates, or of the features and functionality of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

XSEED GAMES ANNOUNCES LIMITED NOBLE PHANTASM EDITION FOR FATE/EXTELLA: THE UMBRAL STAR ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILER

XSEED GAMES ANNOUNCES LIMITED NOBLE PHANTASM EDITION FOR FATE/EXTELLA: THE UMBRAL STAR ALONGSIDE NEW TRAILER

Limited Edition of Action-packed Entry in Renowned ‘Fate’ Franchise Will Include Exclusive Hardcover Art Book, Collectible Servant Cards, and 24” by 17” Cloth Poster

Torrance, Calif. – October 5, 2016 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star, the highly-anticipated, standalone action title set within the much-beloved Fate universe, will receive a special Noble Phantasm Edition for its release in early 2017 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system. The limited bundle will contain a 7.5” by 6.3” hardcover art book featuring over 100 pages of high-quality artwork from Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star, a pack of sixteen collectible 3” by 5” cards depicting each of the game’s Servants, and a 24” by 17” cloth poster, all housed in a custom box.

A newly localized trailer released today showcases the action-packed gameplay and playable Servants that players can look forward to in Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star.

Expanding upon the extensive and much-beloved Fate universe with a standalone story from acclaimed series writer Kinoko Nasu (of Fate/stay night fame), Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star, developed by Marvelous Inc., transpires on the new world of Extella through a diverse cast of “Servants” – ancient warriors of legend and imagination, always at their Masters’ orders – who survived the Holy Grail War that took place on the Moon. In a future ruled by the all-powerful lunar super computer Moon Cell Automaton, these champions now duke it out for dominance over this digital realm, known as “SE.RA.PH.” This story takes place after the events described in Fate/EXTRA, and depicts the world after that previous Holy Grail War.

Players will experience the story of Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star from the independent perspectives of the three heroine Servants and face off against foes from a variety of Fate productions, including characters from Fate/EXTRA, Fate/stay night, Fate/Zero, Fate/Apocrypha and Fate/Grand Order, in fast-paced action. A new form change battle mechanic debuts in this entry to match its series-first gameplay style, transforming the player-controlled Servants and granting them considerable powers that allow them to devastate enemies and take formidable challenges head-on. The game will contain the original Japanese voices with English text.

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published in North America by XSEED Games, Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star is planned for launch early 2017 for PS4™ and “PSVita” systems. The limited Noble Phantasm Edition has a suggested retail price of $69.99 for PS4™ system and $59.99 for “PSVita” system, while the standard edition of the game will be available for $49.99 and $39.99, respectively. This title has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB.

For more information on XSEED Games products, please visit www.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games on Facebook at www.facebook.com/XSEEDGames and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/XSEEDGames.

SWORD ART ONLINE: MEMORY DEFRAG COMING TO THE APP STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY THIS WINTER

SWORD ART ONLINE: MEMORY DEFRAG COMING TO THE APP STORE AND GOOGLE PLAY THIS WINTER

Pre-Registration Now Open for the Newest Mobile Game Entry in the Popular

SWORD ART ONLINE Franchise

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., the premier publisher of anime videogames today announces that it is bringing the popular SWORD ART ONLINE series to mobile devices with SWORD ART ONLINE: Memory Defrag, to be released on the App Store and Google Play this Winter; Fans can pre-register for the game now at the game’s official website (www.DownloadMemoryDefrag.com/). The first trailer for SWORD ART ONLINE: Memory Defrag is available to view at the following YouTube Link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thQJmsmNBZM

SWORD ART ONLINE: Memory Defrag is a free mobile multiplayer action RPG in which players can experience both stories drawn from the popular anime series and an all-new in-game storyline. The title will be available in North America this winter.

In SWORD ART ONLINE: Memory Defrag, players will join Kirito, Asuna, Leafa, and a wide range of compelling characters from the original manga and anime series. Working with friends and other players in multiplayer mode, teams will battle together in order to take down massive bosses. Each character has their own unique skills and special abilities to use in their fight to vanquish powerful enemies and save the world!

As a reward to fans, once 30,000 or more players pre-register for SWORD ART ONLINE: Memory Defrag all participating registrants will receive the following in-game rewards when the game is released:

  1. Camisole Asuna (Special bonus character for pre-registered players)
  2. Apron & Kitchen Knife (The same knife and apron Asuna used in the anime series)
  3. Memory Diamond x5 (Redeem memory diamonds to unlock a new character)

(The contents and period of the campaign may be changed or suspended without prior notice.)

In addition to the in-game rewards, all eligible players who pre-register for the game are entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win even more prizes!

  • One grand winner will receive the collector’s edition of SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization for the PlayStation® 4

*Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization Collector’s Edition Includes:

 

  • Four runner-up winners will receive the standard copy of SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization for the PlayStation® 4

Pre-Registration Sweepstakes Campaign period:

October 5th (PDT) to October 31st(PDT)

Only applicable to pre-registered players based in the USA and Canada. (Void where prohibited)

Find more details about the pre-registration sweepstakes campaign on the official SWORD ART ONLINE: Memory Defrag website:

www.DownloadMemoryDefrag.com/

(The contents and period of the campaign may be changed or suspended without prior notice.)

 

Microïds announces Syberia 3 release date delayed to 2017

Microïds announces Syberia 3 release date delayed to 2017

InitialIy scheduled to launch on December 1, 2016, Syberia 3 is postponed to Q1 2017

Paris, October 5, 2016 – Upon capturing the enthusiasm of many players, the Syberia saga is back for an even more ambitious third opus. Every day,  Kate Walker’s new adventure is polished by the work provided by the development teams to ensure without a doubt that the fans expectation will be rewarded. However, for the reasons explained below, Microïds had to make the difficult choice to postpone the game’s release to Q1 2017.

Syberia 3 is the third opus of a mythical adventure game saga fueled by a rich universe and a strong identity. After the unprecedented excitement we have seen for this game, and we decided to bring even more depth to Kate Walker’s new adventure. “Said Elliot Grassiano, Vice President of Microïds. “We are aware that fans around the world are eager to embody Kate Walker again but we need additional time to provide them with an adventure that can live up to their expectations in this fascinating universe created by Benoit Sokal.”

I am obviously disappointed that Syberia 3 is delayed because we would like to release our games as soon as the storyline is written, but I’m also relieved that Microïds has taken the decision to postpone the game’s launch because it is essential to offer players the best gaming experience possible. We decided to add even more cinematics to this new fiction, more optional narrative sequences as well as new languages for the voice-over, which represents considerable work for teams. “Said Benoit Sokal, founder and creative director of the Syberia saga.

Impersonating Kate Walker, players will benefit from a brand new way to freely explore striking landscapes and circumvent their mysteries and puzzles in ways they have not experienced before.

The story begins when Kate is found left for dead on a shore by the Youkol tribe, a nomadic people caring for their snow ostriches during migration. Trapped, prisoners in the city of Valsembor, they will have to find together a way to continue their journey in a chase against their enemies and unexpected challenges. While at the same time, Kate’s past is catching up with her…

Syberia 3 will be available in Q1 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Mac. It will be fully dubbed in French, Russian, Polish and German with subtitles in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Czech, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese,  simplified and traditional Chinese. The original soundtrack is composed by Inon Zur (Fallout 4, Dragon Age, Prince of Persia), who has already scored Syberia 2.

Join Syberia’s community on Facebook and Twitter,

Watch Syberia’s videos on Youtube and catch Syberia 3 on Steam

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About Microïds

Created in 1985, Microïds is an international publisher of multi-platform video games based in Paris (France). Today, it represents Anuman Interactive’s video game business in all its forms.    Managed by creator Elliot Grassiano, Microïds keeps getting stronger and continues to widen its large game catalogue with genres as varied as adventure, management, simulation and action. Through its adaptations of iconic titles such as “Syberia” or “Amerzone” on new supports or through its original creations (“Subject 13”, “The A.B.C. Murders”, “Yesterday Origins”…),  Microïds is developing on PC, Mac, Playstation, XBox,One as well as iOS and Android. Besides its heroes and heroines from original creations (Kate Walker from “Syberia”,Victoria Mc Pherson from “Still Life”…), Microïds also creates new titles including other characters or authors from other media (comic books, cinema, literature) such as Garfield, Lucky Luke or Agatha Christie. Microïds is currently developing Syberia 3 scheduled for 2016, responding to many fans of this cult adventure game series (more than 3 million sold) who have been waiting for more than 10 years. For more information, visit the official website www.microids.com, the Facebook Page www.facebook.com/microids, Twitter www.twitter.com/Microids_off or Pinterest www.pinterest.com/microids.

About Benoit Sokal

From comics to video games: a singular artist. In 1978, Benoit Sokal starts drawing for the magazine “To Follow”. It was during this period that he created the character of Inspector Canardo. In 1996, he launched the video game project “Amerzone” published by Microïds. Benoit Sokal is one of the first graphic novel artists to design, implement and supervise the entire production of a video game. He later became creative director at Microïds, which published in 2002 his second video game “Syberia”. He was recognized as “Person of the Year” at the 2002 video games Phenix Awards,  Syberia was crowned “Best adventure game of the year” in 2002 in the USA. In April 2004 the release of Syberia 2, meets the same success as the first episode of the saga and was met with enthusiasm from fans all over the world. Since 2013, Benoit Sokal is dedicated to writing and creating the highly anticipated Syberia 3.

Peter the Great leads Russia in Civilization VI

Peter the Great leads Russia in Civilization VI

2K and Firaxis Games today revealed that Peter the Great will lead Russia in Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, launching on Oct 21st for Windows PC.

Known for his vast reforms and modernizations, Peter the Great has a resume few can match.
Peter modernized Russia at a widespread level – primarily expanding his nation’s naval abilities for both trade and warfare, and gaining access to the Black Sea by capturing Azov from the Crimean Tatar vassals of Turkey. In 1697 he discretely went to Western Europe in the Grand Embassy to examine international affairs.

Peter led a coalition against the Swedish Empire in the 21-year Great Northern War. A historic victory was won in the Battle of Poltava in 1709, but it wasn’t until 1721 that the Baltic belonged to Russia.

As “Emperor of All Russia”, Peter the Great advanced youth and secular education, reformed the nation’s calendar system to fit European standards, prioritized investment in industrial manufacturing, and improved trade relations dramatically. Through intelligence and a strong will, Peter left an indelible mark on Russia.

For more information, please see 2K’s official Civilization blog: http://steamcommunity.com/games/289070/announcements/detail/894353606946719566

You can download new assets on the 2K Press Hub, and a new trailer is available to view or embed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CipmUDMi7PE

For the latest news on Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, visit the official site, follow @CivGame on Twitter, and become a fan of Civilization on Facebook.

GameMill Entertainment Announces Monster Truck Arcade Action with Monster Jam®: Crush It!TM for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

GameMill Entertainment Announces Monster Truck Arcade Action with Monster Jam®: Crush It!TM for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One

MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 5, 2016 – GameMill Entertainment and Feld Entertainment® have announced they will bring the thrill of monster truck speed and action to gaming consoles with their new arcade racer, Monster Jam: Crush It!

Monster Jam: Crush It! features a massive variety of game modes with online and offline leaderboards and a colossal emphasis on stadium events, big stunts and destruction. Enjoy classic competitive stadium racing and freestyle, and perform gravity-defying stunts for huge rewards throughout over 96 different challenges in survivor, stunt and hill climb race modes. Experience all the action in polar, desert, harbor and forest environments, powered by Unreal Engine 4, with main music produced by Somatone Interactive.

There are 24 fully licensed and playable trucks to choose from in Monster Jam: Crush It!, including real-life legends like Grave Digger®, Monster Mutt®, Blue Thunder® and ZombieTM. The game captures a cinematic, live-event feel across six genuine Monster Jam arenas.

Monster Jam: Crush It! is expected to launch digitally and at select retailers on Oct. 25 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

About GameMill Entertainment
GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a third-party publisher of casual games for the mass market consumer. Development platforms include mobile devices, PC, Nintendo handhelds and consoles including Nintendo DS™, Nintendo 3DS™ and Wii™, Microsoft consoles including Xbox 360®, Xbox One video game and entertainment system, XBLA, Microsoft Games On Demand and Kinect™ for Xbox 360®, and Sony consoles including the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

About Feld Entertainment
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

Boyz n the Hood Review

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Boyz n the Hood

Studios: Columbia Pictures
Platforms: Cinema
Release Date: Out Now

Overview

Before being called up to review Boyz n the Hood, I had never heard of it nor knew of its prominence. I’m a fan of television dramas such as The Wire and the recently released Luke Cage which both deal with life as working class/underclass African-Americans but somehow missed hearing about this film which was written and directed by John Singleton. In consideration for the recent political and social upheaval in the United States today, thanks in part due to movements such as ‘Black Lives Matter’ raising awareness of police injustice against African American citizens, a classic such as this deserves to be screened once more in a theatre. Not just as a celebration of its craftsmanship or its status as a cult film, but as a reminder of how little things had changed in regards to the lives of African Americans living in the United States in over two decades. I walked down to George St cinemas to watch the In the House screening.

The MCs for the evening were David ‘Quinny’ Quinn and Jason ‘Jabba’ Davis who started off the evening by having a quick game of ‘heads or tails’ with the entire audience. After a couple of rounds, the lucky winner walked away with tickets to go jetboating Darling Harbour. An unusual, but welcome, addition became introduced when Quinny and Jabba sat down to talk about the film. One of the audience members on the night was (I believe) a former journalist who was in the United States during the events of the Rodney King beating and the subsequent Los Angeles riots. He provided an interesting perspective on the themes and narrative elements of the film which I would not have otherwise experienced at a regular screening. An advantage I would not have experienced without the audience interaction which In the House facilitates.

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Story

The film follows the life of protagonist Trey Styles (Cuba Gooding) from childhood to young adulthood as he grows up in South Central Los Angeles. Life in these rough and tumble neighbourhoods is far from ideal as we see Tre and his friends, Doughboy (Ice Cube), Ricky (Morris Chestnut), and Chris (Redge Green), as they navigate the dangers of living in this dangerous environment. Luckily, with the guidance and support of his father, Furious (Laurence Fishburne), Tre is able to grow up into a well-educated and conscientious young man. When tragedy strikes, however, Tre is forced to make a choice between the values that his father taught him and the values which he was exposed to while growing up in the hood.

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I absolutely loved the script of this film. The narrative has all the hallmarks of a Classical Greek tragedy on the same level of Oedipus Rex. There is an overarching sense of inevitable doom which hangs over the heads of all the characters which evokes the destined downfalls of the protagonists of those classic stories. The dialogue itself was very naturalistic with characters engaging in the African-American street slang which I’ve gotten used to since my foray into The Wire. It grounds the characters and action in a sense of realism which heightens the emotional effect of the narrative. As characters talk about everything from women to sport to the gentrification of African-American neighbourhoods, it all feels like it has a greater purpose and an impact upon the wider plot. The personal drama we see in the hood becomes representative of the systemic inequality which African-Americans face.

The performances from the cast were strong throughout with a couple of actors standing out. Fishburne in particular does an amazing turn as Furious by giving him an intellectual gravitas which is still very much grounded in the reality of the street. Furious is equal parts street smart and politically astute as he gives Trey (and the audience) pearls of wisdom from his experience of growing up in the hood. Gooding also does a good turn in giving emotional depth to Trey as we seem him grapple with the conflicting facets of his personality. On the one hand, we see Trey as the ‘street’ side of his personality as he postures for his friends but we also see his vulnerability when he breaks down to his girlfriend. Both of these actors had the acting chops to create a strong onscreen presence which made for captivating cinema to watch.

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Visuals

The visual style of director, John Singleton, is quite creative with his use of montage to create tension. The scene where the film’s penultimate tragedy unfolds in quick cuts between shots of the possible victims and their rescuers trying desperately to save them. The quick cuts followed by the slow motion as the anticipated event finally unfolds is a harrowing experience with tension ramping up to the sequence’s climax. It helps us to see these moments from multiple perspectives and give a sense of uncertainty which a more linear sequence would not have given.

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Audio

The film’s score features an eclectic mix of jazz and more urban pieces. A lot of the diegetic music fits the tone of the misé-en-scene with the heavy use of Rhythmn and Blues, Rap, and Hip Hop. The films creates a soundscape for the street and the ‘hood’ by using these pieces as an audio cue for its audience as well as paying homage to the musical works which manifested in these environments. The rest of the score features a brooding jazz score to generally heighten the tension the audience feels as the story unfolds.

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Overall

I very much enjoyed this film and was very glad to see it up on the big screen. The story may set itself in the poorer neighbourhoods of L.A., but its soul comes from the same tragic line as the works of Sophocles. The director’s visual style helps to reinforce the tension of the film’s narrative with montage. The film’s soundtrack similarly reinforces the tension and themes of the narrative through a mix of jazz and hip hop pieces. This film gives a confronting account of life in these marginalised, African-American communities but does so with great style and talent. This film is a masterclass on how politics and the cinematic art can come together to make a statement about the world we live in. It’s a film which I’ll definitely sing the praises of to my friends, and one that I have no problem recommending to anyone who wishes to watch drama which is a bit heavier. Kudos to the In the House for screening this film!

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CREATE, CONQUER AND SHARE CUSTOM COURSES WITH THE EXPANSIVE WORLD EDITOR FEATURE IN MARK MCMORRIS INFINITE AIR

CREATE, CONQUER AND SHARE CUSTOM COURSES WITH THE EXPANSIVE WORLD EDITOR FEATURE IN MARK MCMORRIS INFINITE AIR

HB Studios’ Signature Feature Utilizing Creative Community Driven Content Heads to the Snowy Slopes

October 5, 2016 – Walnut Creek, CA – Grab your board and take to the mountains! Video game publisher Maximum Games, in partnership with developer HB Studios, reveals the World Editor feature in a brand new trailer for its upcoming action sports game, Mark McMorris Infinite Air, which is set for release on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC on October 25, 2016.

The World Editor feature used in Infinite Air builds upon the same proven concept as HB Studios’ highly successful title, The Golf Club. Thousands and thousands of user-generated courses will serve as the foundation for Infinite Air’s competitive atmosphere. At launch, the World Editor will offer over 100 items that can be used to create distinctive runs, using a variation of ramps, rails and pipes – anything to suit the players’ mind.

Players will explore a vast backcountry across massive procedurally generated mountains and compete against friends, building and riding their own terrain parks and carving first tracks in pristine powder. Staying true to its name, the game provides near infinite options to create and share players’ ultimate runs with others around the world. Top trending runs will also be highlighted in the game as well as a leaderboard showcasing the highest scoring riders. Leaning into the creativity of the gaming community ensures that no mountain range will ever be the same.

The World Editor feature in Infinite Air guarantees that players who are looking for a fresh and new experience will have everything they need at their disposal to create a course amplified for their own style.

Mark McMorris Infinite Air is currently in development from HB Studios and will be published by Maximum Games. The game will be available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC on October 25, 2016.

Mark McMorris Infinite Air is available to pre-order for $49.99. Players who pre-order will receive exclusive in-game content at launch. Please visit http://www.infiniteairthegame.com/ for more pre-order and product information.

For more information on Maximum Games, please visit: http://www.maximumgames.com.

About Maximum Games

Maximum Games ranks as a top 15 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing, and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards, and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for the past two years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK, and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at http://www.maximumgames.com.

About HB Studios

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, HB Studios is an electronic entertainment software company that specializes in creating console, mobile, handheld and PC games. With the release of The Golf Club for PS4, Xbox One and PC in May 2014, HB Studios has shipped 45 titles selling more than 27 million units, and contributed to 19 others. More information about HB Studios and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.hb-studios.com.

 

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