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Psychonauts 2 Crowdfunding Campaign Successfully Funded

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January 8, 2016

A little over a month ago Tim Schafer took to the stage at The Game Awards 2015 to announce that he would begin crowdfunding Psychonauts 2 and now with only four days left before time ran out, the funding goal of $3.3 million was met. Those who still want to try and fund the project have a few more days left and can do so through the Fig.co platform.

After meeting the goal a thank you video was released and you can check that out below. Currently Psychonauts 2 is aiming for a release in Fall 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac, and Linux.

Girls Beyond the Wasteland Anime Licensed by Sentai Filmworks

Travis Bruno

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January 8, 2016

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Sentai Filmworks has announced that they have acquired the license for Girls Beyond the Wasteland and are planning on releasing the series through digital outlets and will be releasing it on home video sometime in the future. The first episode of Girls Beyond the Wasteland debuted today and is already available for streaming on Hulu with subsequent episodes coming out every Thursday for the rest of the Winter 2016 season.

Those who wish to check it out will find that the story of Girls Beyond the Wasteland follows a lackadaisical high-school student Buntaro Hojo as he ventures into the realm of dating game development.

Final Fantasy IX PC Release to Offer No Encounter and High Speed Mode

Travis Bruno

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January 8, 2016

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Square Enix has let the official Steam page for Final Fantasy IX go live and with it came a number of new details as well as a release window for the upgraded version of the original game. Final Fantasy IX‘s PC release is set for sometime in early 2016 and with it comes seven game boosters, a high speed and no encounter mode to allow for players to progress through the title at a faster rate, autosaves, high-definition movies, high-def character models, and of course Steam achievements.

Currently the price for the PC release of Final Fantasy IX has not been set but you can check out all of the details on the game’s Steam page.

Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam North American Trailer Released

Travis Bruno

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January 8, 2016

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Although the title may be out in Europe and Australia, for a month at this point, gamers in North America are still waiting for Nintendo to bring Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam out in their region and while we still have to wait a couple more weeks, they have decided to release a new trailer for the game.

You can check out the short video below where a few of the game’s puzzle elements, exploration, and battle mechanics are shown off. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is currently slated to be released in North America on January 22nd as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive.

Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Trailer Focuses on Boruto and Sarada

Travis Bruno

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January 8, 2016

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A new trailer for Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 has been released by Bandai Namco and the focus of this one happens to be the new vs the old. The reason it is called that is due to the focus of the video being on the pre-order bonus characters Boruto and Sarada as they face off against their fathers, Naruto and Sasuke, in tag team combat.

You can check out the video below and as for the game itself, Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is currently slated for release on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on February 9th in North America and Europe.

Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale Announced for Europe and Australia

Travis Bruno

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January 8, 2016

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Although Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale has already been confirmed for retail and digital release in North America by XSEED Games, those in Europe and Australia have been left wondering when exactly the would be getting the game, if at all. Now it has been announced by Marvelous that they will be bringing the title to both of these regions in Q1 2016 as a digital download exclusive through the Nintendo eShop.

No exact release date for Return to PopoloCrois: A Story of Seasons Fairytale has been confirmed in either region at the moment but you can check out the announcement trailer for European regions below.

Razer Nabu Watch Updates The Classic Digital Watch to the Smart Watch Era

Jamie Laike Tsui

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January 8, 2016

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Razer is having a very busy CES 2016. The company is tackling the lousy battery life on modern smart watches by adding a secondary screen to the classic digital watch. The new Razer Nabu Watch has the standard feature set of a high end digital watch. It has an illuminated backlit display, countdown timer, stopwatch, world time clocks, and alarms all powered by a regular coin cell battery that lasts up to 12 months. Shake the watch and the secondary display lights up to provide smartphone notifications, fitness tracking, and watch to watch communication. The secondary screen is powered by a separate LiPo battery with a 7 day life span, which means even if the user forgets to charge the watch, they can still tell the time.

The Razer Nabu Watch has a beefy design, reminiscent of early Casio G-Shocks. The Nabu Watch will come in two versions. The standard edition comes in black with a polycarbonate body and Razer green highlights. It launches in late January 2016 with an MSRP of $149.99. The Razer Nabu Watch Forged Edition sports the same body, but adds machined stainless steel buttons and a black finish for the watch’s back case. It is available now at the Razer Store for $199.99.

Razer Blade Stealth Ultrabook and Razer Core Desktop GPU Enclosure Announced

Jamie Laike Tsui

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January 8, 2016

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Razer Blade Stealth Ultrabook and Razer Core Desktop GPU Enclosure Announced

Razer announced the Razer Blade Stealth ultrabook and the Razer Core desktop-based GPU expansion at CES 2016 today. The Razer Blade Stealth is a svelte 2.75 pounds and sports a CNC milled aluminum chassis and a 12.5″ touch display. Buyers can choose between an ultra HD 4K or a Quad HD 1440 display. The ultrabook has an Intel Core i7-6500U, Intel HD Graphics 520, 8GB of RAM, and SSD storage. The Razer Blade Stealth features a Thunderbolt 3/USB-C port that can hook up to the new Razer Core external desktop graphics enclosure. Core owners can plug in their favourite desktop GPU from AMD or Nvidia to get the full desktop experience from their tiny ultrabook.

Razer is changing the distribution model slightly for the Razer Blade Stealth and the Razer Core. Unlike the Razer Blade and the Razer Blade Pro, the Razer Blade Stealth and the Razer Core will be available only through the Razer Store and the Microsoft Store in a direct to consumer model which allows for lower prices. The Razer Blade Stealth is available for order now at the Razer Store and in February 2016 at the Microsoft Store. The Razer Core will ship sometime in the first half of 2016. The Razer Blade Stealth starts at $999 USD. Razer Core pricing has yet to be set.

Specs

Razer Blade Stealth:

12.5 in. IGZO 16:9 aspect ratio, capacitive multi-touch display
QHD (2560 x 1440)
- 128 GB / 256GB PCIe SSD options
UHD (3840 x 2160)
- 256 GB / 512 GB PCIe SSD options
Intel® Core™ i7-6500U Dual-Core Processor (2.5 GHz / 3.1 GHz)
Intel® HD Graphics 520
128 GB / 256 GB PCIe SSD options (QHD display models)
256 GB / 512 GB PCIe SSD options (UHD display models)
8 GB Dual-Channel System Memory (LPDDR3-1866MHz)
Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Wireless-AC (802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth® 4.1)
Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C)
USB 3.0 port x 2 (SuperSpeed)
Built-in webcam (2.0 MP)
Chroma anti-ghosting keyboard with individually backlit keys
HDMI 1.4b audio and video output
Built-in stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo port
Built-in array microphone
Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) security chip embedded
Compact 45 W USB-C power adapter
Built-in 45 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery
0.52 in. / 13.1 mm (Height) x 12.6 in. / 321 mm (Width) x 8.1 in. / 206 mm (Depth)
2.75 lbs. / 1.25 kg

Razer Core:

Connection to PC via Thunderbolt™ 3 using included 40Gbps cable
Supports single double-wide, full-length, PCI-Express x16 graphics card
GPU max dimensions – 5.98 in. / 152 mm (Height) x 1.73 in. / 44 mm (Width) x 12.20 in. / 310 mm (Length)
GPU max power support – 375 W
USB 3.0 port x 4 (SuperSpeed)
Gigabyte Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Chroma lighting (2 zones)
Built-in 500 W power supply
8.6 in. / 218.4 mm (Height) x 4.13 in. / 104.9 mm (Width) x 13.38 in. / 339.9 mm (Length)

Newly Announced Razer Stargazer Webcam is Designed for Streamers

Jamie Laike Tsui

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January 8, 2016

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Razer is expanding their line of high end computer peripherals. The company announced the Razer Stargazer webcam will launch with easy to use features that will allow streamers to spend less time fussing over their hardware set up and more time streaming. The Stargazer joins the previously released Razer Seiren and Razer Seiren Pro microphones as part of Razer’s push to cater to the specific needs of video game streamers.

The Stargazer’s heart and soul is the Intel RealSense SR300 camera capable of 1080p HD video capture. Razer has optimized the camera to also support 720p vide captureo at 60FPS. The RealSense technology is capable of sensing depth and can dynamically remove the background from the video footage without the need for bulky green screen set ups. The camera can also double as a 3D scanner, helping game developers and artists import real world objects into 3D software quickly and affordably. The camera can detect up to 78 points on the face and 22 points on each hand, allowing gamers to launch applications, log into windows, and play games with just their face and hands.

Streamers who are part of Razer’s Sponsored Streamer Program will have a chance to land a Razer Stargazer Webcam for free in the coming months. Otherwise, the Razer Stargazer will cost $199.99 USD/€239.99 EUR and will launch in Q2 2016. It will need a USB 3.0 connection and Windows 10.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. Joins Wizard World, Inc. As The Official Anime Entertainment Partner For 2016 Comic Con, Gaming Tour

Press Releases

Philip Federico

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January 7, 2016

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BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. Joins Wizard World, Inc. As The Official Anime Entertainment Partner For 2016 Comic Con, Gaming Tour

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America To Provide Special Programming, Awards For Cosplay Contests, Major Live Experiential Activations Featuring Top Video Games Such As NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Dark Souls III, And More

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., January 7, 2016 – Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) and BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced an agreement by which the leading interactive entertainment publisher will become the Official Anime Entertainment Partner for the 2016 Wizard World Comic Con and Gaming Tours, bringing BANDAI NAMCO games to fans throughout the country. As part of this designation, BANDAI NAMCO will provide major live event experiential activations that will give event attendees the opportunity to experience some of its most anticipated video games, such as NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4, Dark Souls III and more.

Esports fans can view tournament competitions and gaming celebrity content via live stream, while Wizard World event attendees can meet BANDAI NAMCO game talent, Pro-Gamers, experience gaming specific content and be a part of cosplay contests thriving in the Anime pop-culture community.

“The addition of BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America as the Official Anime Entertainment Partner is a huge step as we establish gaming as an important and growing part of Wizard World shows moving forward,” said John Macaluso , CEO, Wizard World, Inc. “Aligning with BANDAI NAMCO helps in our goal of providing the best experience for the nationwide gaming community and, importantly, connects Wizard World to a valued name in the industry.”

“BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment is the premiere anime game publisher and we’re excited to showcase our upcoming line-up of games on the 2016 Wizard World Tour. The tour presents a great opportunity for us to connect with fans and loyal consumers in major cities around the country, throughout the year,” said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “We look forward to interacting with passionate fans who share our enthusiasm for anime, video games and many other aspects of pop culture.”

BANDAI NAMCO’s presence at Wizard World shows will be even greater in 10 key markets that will feature major gaming activations and an eSports tournament streaming stage ( www.wizardworldgaming.com): Portland , Ore. (Feb. 19-21); St. Louis (April 1-3); Minneapolis (May 6-8); Philadelphia (June 2-5); Sacramento, Calif. (June 17-19); Columbus, Ohio (July 29-31); Orlando , Fla. (August 5-7); Chicago (August 18-21); Austin, Texas (September 23-25); and Pittsburgh (November 4-6).

Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, gaming, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, anime, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The 2016 Tour schedule is currently comprised of events in major cities such as Chicago, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Cleveland and others.

About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive content — including all major video game consoles, iOS, mobile and online. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises, including PAC-MAN®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, NARUTO™, NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, Dragon Ball®, GALAGA®, RIDGE RACER® and ACE COMBAT®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS

About Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD)

Wizard World, Inc. (www.wizardworld.com ) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched Wizard World Store ( www.shopwizardworld.com), CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™ (www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service. Fans can interact with Wizard World on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and other social media services.

The 2016 Wizard World Comic Con schedule is available at: www.wizardworld.com/wizcon.html .