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Pax Prime 2015: Mad Max and Uber Team Up

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Mad Max UberThe upcoming open-world action game Mad Max from Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developed by Avalanche Studios will be bringing The Wasteland to Seattle at PAX Prime, where Uber will be offering Mad Max game-inspired vehicles for riders to select from in the area.

Uber riders will get a chance to ride in vehicles inspired by the Mad Max game at PAX Prime in Seattle from Aug. 28-Sept. 1. The convention takes place at the Washington State Convention Center from Friday, Aug. 28-Monday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. PDT

The Mad Max video game introduces an original story set within the universe of Mad Max and features deep car customization that impacts its handling, metal-grinding vehicular action and gives players a vast arsenal of mobile weaponry within The Wasteland.  Players become Max, the lone warrior who must fight to stay alive by engaging in vicious on-ground fighting, as well as physics-based vehicular combat, against savage factions who are fighting for domination and survival in this gritty, dynamic open-world.

The game will be released on Sept. 1, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC.

We unfortunately won’t make it to PAX, so if folks have photos, post them in the comments or send them to us!

PAX Prime 2015 News: Mutant League Football Appearing

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Mutant Football League, the spiritual successor to the original #1 selling Sega Genesis sports-hybrid game, will be showing off an early version within the Digital Dreams Entertainment LLC Booth #6813 at the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX Prime) at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, WA from August 28–31, 2015.  The series’ original creator and lead designer, Michael Mendheim, will be demonstrating the latest pre-alpha build of the title that is being created for PC/Steam, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and mobile (iOS/Android); and will feature online multiplayer (up to 4 players).

The original Mutant League Football was released by Electronic Arts in 1993 for the Sega Genesis.  It’s blend of monsters, mayhem, and good ol’ American team sports turned the game into a cult classic and a #1 best seller. The touchdown success of the original game spawned a spin-off (Mutant League Hockey: Sega Genesis, 1994), as well as a toy line, an animated cartoon series, trading cards, and more!

Digital Dreams Entertainment LLC will also be previewing its new mobile app, Cinelinx, a movie based trivia game for people who love movies. Players can play against each other finding connections between notable films from the 70″s, 80’s, 90’s and today. It’s a new take on movie trivia games. Dominoes for movie buffs. The game is based on the original hit card game from creator, Gabriel Barboza who will also be on hand to demo the game. Cinelinx will be released on iOS and Android mobile phones and tablets Q4 2015.

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Take This Returns to PAX Prime

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Take ThisTake This returns to this year’s PAX Prime in Seattle, WA August 28th to August 31st at the Washington State Convention Center providing a safe, soothing sanctuary for both convention attendees and employees. Take This is founded on the principle of educating and advocating about mental health issues. In addition to this year’s AFK (Away From Keyboard) Room you can find Take This members on various panels, an information and merchandise booth in the Diversity Hub Lounge, and the premiere of its film, “It’s Dangerous to Go Alone” on Friday night.

Where to find Take This at PAX Prime:

  • AFK Room, located in room #309
    • Friday – 12-8PM
    • Saturday – 12-8PM
    • Sunday – 12-8PM
    • Monday – 12-6PM
  • Information and Merchandise Table in the Diversity Hub Lounge, located in the lobby on Level 6, near the elevators
    • Friday – Monday 10AM to 6PM
    • The new product line includes: Women’s and Men’s tees, unisex hoodies, and Jamberry Nail Wraps
  • “It’s Dangerous to Go Alone” Film Premiere
    • Friday August 28, 9:30PM in the Chicken Theater, Level 6
      • Seating is first come, first serve and free!
  • Panels
    • “Depression-Proof Studio Culture: A How-To for Mental Wellness” with Russ Pitts @ PAX Dev, August 27, 2015 at 1:00pm in the Fifth Ave. Room Theater
    • “How to Be a Hero” with Susan Arendt, Dr. Mark Kline, Russ Pitts, Dan Ryckert, Greg Miller, and Marty Silva @ PAX Prime, Monday August 31, 2015 2PM Pacific in the Chicken Theater

Wizards of the Coast Gives us a Glimpse at Dungeons & Dragons in 2015

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dnd players handbook featuredAt PAX Prime 2014, Wizards of the Coast provided a glimpse of what Dungeons & Dragons will offer in 2015, with new digital offerings set in the Forgotten Realms from partners including Backflip Studios, Beamdog and Cryptic Studios with Perfect World Entertainment.

Throughout 2014, D&D has ignited excitement in the game industry with a celebration of the brand’s 40th anniversary, the launch of new rules for the tabletop RPG, and the exciting and engaging Tyranny of Dragons storyline.

Below please find an overview of the news from the panel, highlighting what D&D fans can look forward to in 2015.

Neverwinter MMORPG on Xbox One

Rob Overmeyer confirmed that the highly-acclaimed free-to-play MMORPG, Neverwinter, will be coming to Xbox One in the first half of 2015. At launch, console gamers will be able to experience the fast-paced combat and epic dungeons all set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe.

Dungeons & Dragons Partners with Backflip Studios

Ryan Drag unveiled that Backflip Studios is designing a “castle defense” style D&D game for mobile. The partnership is a natural fit as Backflip shares a common passion for the D&D brand, which is underscored in the recently released Developer Video. The mobile game is set to release in 2015 and additional information will be announced in the coming months.

Beamdog Continues to “Enhance” the Sword Coast

Trent Oster from Beamdog announced Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition is coming to iOS, Android and PC later this year. Trent also revealed two updates for Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, including availability on iPhone and the capacity to have multiplayer work across different platforms. All three Enhanced Editions are classic D&D computer RPGs that have been rebooted for play on modern tablets and PCs.

ONI Press’ 2013 Convention Schedule

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Convention season is upon us once again, and Oni Press has settled on its season line-up.  Eager fans and devout readers can expect to find the independent publisher—best known for the popular Scott Pilgrim series and the Western fantasy The Sixth Gun—at the following shows this year:

Emerald City Comic-Con – Seattle, WA (March 1-3)
Stumptown – Portland, OR (April 27-28)
Pax East – Boston, MA (March 22-24)
MoCCA – New York, NY (April 6-7)
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books – Los Angeles, CA (April 20-21)
TCAF – Toronto, ON (May 11-12)
Phoenix Comic-Con – Phoenix, AZ (May 23-26)
Book Expo America – New York, NY (May 30-June 1)
Heroes Con – Charlotte, NC (June 7-9)
San Diego Comic Con – San Diego, CA (July 18-21)
Gen Con – Indianapolis, IN (August 15-18)
Small Press Expo – North Bethesda, MD (September 14-15)
PAX Prime – Seattle, WA (TBD)
New York Comic-Con – New York, (October 10-13)

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