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PopCap Announce Major Merchandising Agreement

Dustin Spencer
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PopCap are growing rapidly, with their titles such as Plants vs Zombies and Bejeweled now being readily available on nearly every current gaming platfrom out there. With that growth comes opportunity, and today it was announced that the company will be partnering withTrends International, Bioworld Merchandising, Funko, MjC International, JazwaresÔ and Walls360 to start introducing licensed merchandise to the public. Ever wanted some Plants vs Zombies boxers or a snazzy new iPhone case featuring those gems from Bejeweled? Well, in 2013, we will be seeing a lot more of that.

Here are some more details on this huge move for the brand:

The agreements announced today represent the first major partnerships PopCap has entered to license its properties for consumer products in the North American and European territories. Each partnership represents an exciting opportunity to expand PopCap’s franchises into the following new product categories:

  • Bioworld Merchandising will be creating apparel, headwear, bags and accessories
  • Jazwares is developing a series of plush toys, figures and electronic accessories including headphones, USBs, speakers and device cases
  • Walls360 will be offering a starting line-up of wall graphics including individual characters and exclusive bundles
  • Funko will be creating Plants vs. Zombies versions of their distinctive Pop! Vinyl Figurines
  • MjC International is working on adult sleepwear and boxers
  • Trends International is developing calendars and posters

“We’re taking a measured, deliberate approach to licensing our IPs, focusing on quality brand extensions that expand our unique game icons and experiences for our fans in authentic, meaningful ways,” said Brennan Townley, director of brand licensing at PopCap Games. “The partnerships we’ve announced today represent partnerships with some of the most highly regarded licensees in their respective categories.”

Known for its quirky, one-of-a-kind blend of art, humor, polish and attention to detail, PopCap has been a mainstay of casual, mobile and social gaming for more than a decade.  Nearly a billion people around the world have played PopCap’s video games, including the award-winning blockbuster franchises Bejeweled, Plants vs. Zombies, Zuma, Peggle and Bookworm. The breadth of PopCap’s audience is similarly impressive, as its games appeal equally to both genders and all ages.

I have a passionate love for the addictive charms of PopCap’s many games, and this kind of agreement is sure to raise the newly acquired company’s stock even higher when these products launch next year. For now, I must say I am a bit curious to see what will be next in terms of new IPs for the company, as there is no doubt that Poppy are churning up some soon to be classics as we speak. We can now prepare our wallets while we imagine an awesome Disco Zombie shirt with a Plant-themed hat to match.

The Dark Knight Rises – Official Trailer #3

Joshua Moris
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Batman has returned for the epic conclusion “The Dark Knight Rises” in a third trailer that garners even more questions about the storyline. One aspect that does not change throughout the course of Gotham’s history is the amount of destruction the city has seen. This trailer demonstrates destruction at its finest as multiple bridges are rigged to blow and a football stadium is torn asunder. While Gotham is being chewed up like normal, Anne Hathaway makes an appearance as Catwoman – YES! The motives behind “Selina Kyle” may seem different from the previous insane/seductive kitty, but I am interested to see how Anne portrays her feline identity.

Furthermore, a mystery woman – potentially Ra’s Al Ghul’s daughter – seems to be snogging with Bruce Wayne adding more intriguing story twists. Considering that only a mere couple seconds are devoted to this scene this seems to be an important side story to the main conflict with Bane. Additionally, Batman claims he has not given Gotham everything which infers a possible sacrifice. If the usurping questions don’t garner your attention, perhaps the new “batmobile” will trip your trigger. Watch the third trailer installment below, and look out for The Dark Knight Rises in theaters July 30th.

New Diablo III Cinematic Trailer

Joshua Moris
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Shown very recently on television’s everywhere, a new Diablo III trailer has spawned with a glaring message for viewers. “Evil is Back” is the warning that bellows through the thirty-one second commercial. Swarms of demons and abominations gather on the screen as well as appearances from Diablo, an archangel, and Deckard Cain’s niece.

The game’s launch is coming quickly, but like most televised trailers that come from Blizzard there is no actual gameplay footage. With that being said Blizzard’s reputation hardly requires gameplay to be in televised trailers. Story is much more important, and I stand among many that would pay Blizzard to begin production on a Diablo movie. Check out the cinematic trailer below, and give us your feedback.

Amazon having super sale on PC games this week

J. Bradshaw
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Amazon is having a huge sale on PC games this week.  The Standard Edition of Deus Ex: Human Revolution is $6.99, and the Augmented Edition is a mere pittance at $7.99.

Dungeon Siege 3 is $5.

In addition to those games, Amazon has many more titles on sale. Plus, they are having a special promotion called the “Weekly Deal Vote“, where you can decide what goes on sale next week.

Check out the current Amazon Sale here. 

 

3 former Bioshock developers open new studio

J. Bradshaw
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Three of the devs behind BioShock 2, Minerva’s Den, BioShock Infinite and XCOM have started their own game development studio.  The Fullbright Company, comprised of  Steve Gaynor, Johnnemann Nordhagen and Karla Zimonja states:

Our goal is to “make a great game. A memorable experience that you’ll be drawn into, and keep thinking about after the game’s turned off, and want to come back to again someday. An experience that gets away from the constraints of ossified game genres, while relying on what we’re good at as a team: creating immersive places to inhabit, and a deep, personal story to explore at your own pace. A nonviolent game in an unfantastical locale; an experience that not many games provide, built out of techniques that only video games can employ.”

We can’t wait to see what they make!

Awesomenauts launches tomorrow

J. Bradshaw
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Yesterday the publisher of Awesomenauts, dtp entertainment, filed for bankruptcy. However, this will not affect the release date of the game, as Sony announced via Twitter today that the game will still be coming out tomorrow. Free for PS Plus subscribers, the game will cost $7.99.  XBLA fans will be getting the game on May 2.

Ronimo is the developer of Awesomenauts, a game set  “in the distant future,” where “conflict spans the stars” and  “huge robot armies are locked in an enduring stalemate. In their bid for galactic conquest they call upon the most powerful group of mercenaries in the universe: the Awesomenauts! Awesomenauts brings team-based competetive arena play to a platforming perspective. Play and customize several Awesomenauts as you storm the online battlegrounds and unlock loads of new abilities and characters for your arsenal. “

Incipio Announced Five New Feather Case Collections for iPhone 4/4s

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Incipio announced not one, not three, but an impressive five new case collections for their feather series of cases for the iPhone 4/4s today. The Printed feather case sports trendy prints with a solid plastic texture. There are four Canvas based collections which is the feather style case coated in high quality nylon canvas. The Canvas feather Color Blockade collection shows off colourful art-deco  styled prints, the Canvas feather Party Animal series shows off brightly coloured animal patterns like cheetah prints, the Canvas feather Linear Lineage collection shows off sophistication and elegance with solid lines of colours, and the Canvas feather Mix & Mingle collection sports an eclectic mix of patterns that really stand out. The Feather case is a form-fitting polycarbonate hard shell case that provides easy access to all buttons, ports, and camera lenses on the iPhone. All cases come with the Incipio Vanity Kit which contains two screen shields, a cleaning cloth, and an applicator card. Each case will cost $29.99 from Incipio’s website.

Ghost Recon Online Specialist Trailer

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Ghost Recon Online. The trailer demos the Specialist class. The Specialist is the master of technology, harnessing some incredible gadgets to support his team while carrying the light machine gun or the shotgun into battle to keep enemies heads down or punish them for coming too close. The Specialist is able to use a portable EMP generator to deny enemies access to their electronics or shield his team mates with the active engagement gyroscopic ballistic defence system or  A.E.G.I.S. This machine is capable of deploying a field that will divert enemy bullets in a safe direction while allowing the Specialist and his team’s bullets to pass with out difficulty. Check out the trailer below to see more of the incredible abilities and gadgets the Specialist has access to. Ghost Recon Online is currently in closed beta testing and is accepting applications at this time.

Element Case Opens Custom Shop

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Always wanted a Vapor or Vapor Comp case but never found one that was just right? Well Element Case has opened up a custom case shop just in time for your needs. The custom shop lets buyers create their own colour combinations and purchase extra parts for their Vapor or Vapor Comp case all in one go. The Vapor starts at $129.99 and features a full CNC machined aluminium frame with a protective back plate available in ultrasuede or carbon fibre. The Vapor Comp starts at $99.99 and sports  a CNC machined aluminium perimeter frame with a shock absorbing TPR elastomer liner that provides drop protection and grip. The case is topped off with a polycarbonate cap and a protective back plate available in ultrasuede or carbon fibre. Both cases come with a free transit kit that contains a screen protector, a molded zipper case, and a miniature speed wrench to tighten the screws on the case.

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance teaser trailer expanded with more torture

Travis Bruno
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Remember last week when Konami revealed a very short live-action teaser trailer featuring a scientist and some torture and they hinted at something else being released today? Well what they revealed today was a longer and slightly clearer version of what we saw last week.

The trailer itself can be found below, and it appears to show Raiden on the operating table as he has new biotic parts being placed onto him, though he has no clue what is going on and in the end neither do we. To top all that off, there are scenes of torture from when Raiden was fully human, perhaps a flash back onto whom he will be seeking “revengeance” upon?

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