Music From Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, Fall Out Boy, Rush, And More Announced For Rock Band 4

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. (“Harmonix”) and Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/ TSX: MCZ) are excited to reveal additional tracks that will be included in Rock Band 4, the next generation of the award-winning social and interactive music gaming platform releasing globally October 6, 2015 for Xbox One and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

Players can ensure they’re ready to rock on launch day by pre-ordering game and hardware controller bundles through their favorite video game retailer; details can be found at http://www.rockband.com.

The Rock Band 4 soundtrack grows today with the announcement of more than a dozen amazing tracks that will be included as part of the core game when it ships this October. Whether it’s a sing-along hit like 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” or a heavy hitter that’ll have the crowd banging their head, like the Scorpions rock classic “No One Like You,” the Rock Band 4 soundtrack will feature an eclectic variety of legendary hits to modern, soon-to-be classics.

Below is a full list of the just-announced tracks:

• 4 Non Blondes – “What’s Up?”
• The Black Keys – “Fever”
• Disturbed – “Prayer”
• Duck & Cover – “Knock Em Down”
• Eddie Japan – “Albert”
• Fall Out Boy – “Centuries”
• Halestorm – “I Miss The Misery”
• Heart – “Kick It Out”
• Heaven’s Basement – “I Am Electric”
• Lightning Bolt – “Dream Genie”
• Rick Derringer – “Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo”
• Rush – “A Passage To Bangkok”
• Scorpions – “No One Like You”
• Slydigs – “Light The Fuse”
• Soul Remnants – “Dead Black (Heart of Ice)”
• System of a Down – “Spiders”
• White Denim – “At Night In Dreams”

These newly announced songs join an already impressive soundtrack line-up, including music by Aerosmith, Avenged Sevenfold, Elvis Presley, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars, St. Vincent, Queens of the Stone Age, The Who, and more! A full list of songs announced for Rock Band 4 can be found here. Additionally, Rock Band 4 will be compatible with more than 1500 tracks available for download on the Rock Band Music Store, as well as many tracks exported from previousRock Band titles.

Winner of multiple awards and nominations at the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), including “Best Music Game” from IGN and Game Informer, Rock Band 4 delivers the ecstatic rush of a live full-band game experience like never before. Rock Band 4 builds on the core gameplay people love, with brand new features, including game-changing Freestyle Guitar Solo gameplay that allows players to craft their own face-melting and truly original guitar solos.

Rock Band 4 will be available on October 6.

For more information on Rock Band 4 and to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, head over to http://www.harmonixmusic.com and http://www.madcatz.com, and follow @RockBand and @MadCatz on Twitter for updates.

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Lion Forge Makes Its Comixology Debut

Digital-first publisher’s entire catalog includes such notable media tie-ins as Miami Vice: Remix, Knight Rider, and Airwolf

ComiXology, the revolutionary cloud-based digital comics platform, announced a digital distribution agreement with Lion Forge Comics, a digital-first comics publisher known for its growing library of action/adventure, sci-fi, superhero, and children’s titles. The deal adds more than 20 new series to comiXology’s selection, including licensed favorites like Miami Vice: Remix, Knight Rider, and Airwolf. “Lion Forge is absolutely committed to digital publishing and making comics available to everyone, everywhere, no matter what platform or device they prefer, as our motto states: Comics For Everyone,” Lion Forge CEO David Steward said. “It’s so important to have comiXology as a partner in this, not just because of their reach but because they share our passion for making comics fans out of everyone on the planet.”

“I’ve been very impressed with Lion Forge’s output since their debut and am overjoyed that comiXology fans everywhere will be able to share their great titles now that Lion Forge’s entire catalog is available on our platform,” said Chip Mosher, comiXology’s VP of Communications and Marketing. Since Lion Forge’s debut in 2013, the publisher has added new licensing deals and several homegrown series to its roster, all leading up to an extensive print rollout this year that began with the Miami Vice: Remix comic book series in March. The deal with comiXology closes a gap in its audience outreach efforts that the St. Louis-based publisher has been building for years.

All currently published Lion Forge comics are live today on comiXology’s cloud-based platform, with more set to debut every month in 2015. The assortment includes comics for young readers published by the Roar Comics imprint, and all licensed titles including the upcoming Care Bears and Madballs series published in partnership with American Greetings. With over 75,000 comics, graphic novels and manga from more than 75 publishers, comiXology offers the widest selection of digital comics in the world. ComiXology’s immense catalog and cinematic Guided View reading experience make it the best digital platform for comic and graphic novel fans worldwide.

Find your favorite comics and graphic novels at comixology.com and try the comiXology app available on all major mobile platforms.

About Lion Forge Comics:

Lion Forge is a St. Louis-based transmedia studio with a focus on digital publishing. With both original and licensed titles, Lion Forge brings together the brightest talent to acquire and develop content and character franchises within the comic book, television, film, and interactive gaming industries. Lion Forge applies cinematic elements to each property to create compelling, story-driven experiences from start to finish, bringing unique entertainment experiences to both traditional and digital marketplaces. For more information, please visit lionforge.com or the Lion Forge Facebook and Twitter pages.

About comiXology:

ComiXology, an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), has revolutionized the comic book and graphic novel industry by delivering a cloud-based digital comics platform that makes discovering, buying, and reading comics more fun than ever before. ComiXology's Guided View reading technology transforms the comic book medium into an immersive and cinematic experience, helping comiXology become a top ten grossing iPad app in 2011 and 2012 and the top grossing non-game iPad app in 2012 and 2013. Offering the broadest library of comic book content from over 75 publishers - and independent creators as well - comiXology will not stop until everyone on the face of the planet has become a comic book fan. ComiXology is based in New York City, with operations in Los Angeles and Paris.

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“Gears of War: Ultimate Edition” Now Comes With Entire “Gears” Collection For Free

On the eve of gamescom, Xbox and The Coalition are excited to announce that all fans who purchase Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, or the Xbox One Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Bundle, will be able to unlock the entire Gears collection via Xbox One Backward Compatibility. By playing Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox Live from Aug. 25 through Dec. 31, 2015, you’ll get access to Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 and Gears of War: Judgment in Backward Compatibility when it launches this fall. In Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, you’ll get the complete remastering of the original game – painstakingly reimagined from the ground up with stunning next-gen graphics, recaptured and rebuilt cinematics, and modernized gameplay for an even better experience. And don’t forget the new maps, modes and missions, early access to the Gears of War 4 multiplayer beta, new Achievements, improved haptic feedback and an additional difficulty level – it’s a must-have for every Gears fan and part of the greatest games lineup in Xbox history.

• Starting Aug. 25 through Dec. 31, 2015, fans who play “Gears of War: Ultimate Edition” on Xbox Live will be able to unlock the entire “Gears” collection for free via backward compatibility once it launches to everyone in the fall.

All Gears of War titles will be supported on Backward Compatibility when it launches publicly this fall. This means if you own Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 or Gears of War: Judgment on Xbox 360, you’ll be able to play them on your Xbox One and utilize some of your favorite next-gen features like Game DVR, Snap, screenshots, and more. You can even keep all your previously-saved files, game add-ons, achievements and play with friends on Xbox Live no matter which Xbox console they’re on. For those of you in the Xbox One preview program who just can’t wait, the original Gears of Waris available today in Backward Compatibility.

As we announced at E3, Xbox One Backward Compatibility is all about giving you the ability to play the games you love most from both generations in one place for free. And we know how much our fans love the Gears of War franchise – tens of thousands of you have voted on Xbox Feedback for Gears titles to enable Backward Compatibility.

This is just the beginning of the news we have in store for this week, so stay tuned for more exciting announcements coming out of gamescom.

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Developer's Corner: 2Gamers

Tell me a little bit about your company and the founders?

2Gamers is created by family members with the same interests like video games. My brother-in-law, my sister, my brother, and I, are gamers but I have to admit we got to this point thanks to our sister. She discovered the magic of video games thanks to the Nintendo Wii, since then she was the one to push the most to make our dreams reality.

What made you decide to get into your field?

We all are gamers and share the same passion for games. I can say making games is the dream of every Gamer. We all have kept ideas for a perfect video game since we were little, so now it is easier than before to create.

What is the vision of your company? What do you hope to achieve?

Our vision make video games go back to the roots, make them FUN! We try to make games available for everyone. Games should be seen as one of the biggest entertainment forms.

What are your thoughts on the Gaming Industry and rise of the Indie Companies?

Gaming industry as a whole is on the path of crashing again, the cause - development cost. I believe the industry is getting back on track thanks to indie companies with their games making them available for everyone.

Tell us all about Catch the Baby?

It is a challenging game not doubt but fun in the same time we try to keep it simple; simplicity is genius. The idea came from watching my nephew. He is a baby of course, running away from my sister in the street and the desperate way she was trying to catch him.

Fangirl Thoughts: 

I agree the game is quite challenging. When you play this type of game and you do not slam down your phone then it is not worth playing. I have gotten frustrated multiple times and quit to only come back again. I enjoy the colorful background of the game and I would recommend it for everyone's smart devices.

What is your website? Contact information?

Facebook: Catch the Baby

Email: edwin7combo@gmail.com 

Fun questions time! What is your first memory of gaming?

Contra - NES

Favorite Video Game of all time?

Metroid Fusion GB advance

Additional Comments?

There is couples of games that as developer we should have in mind, games should be involved such as Zelda OOT (best game ever created in my opinion); Simple for everyone as Mario Bros - NES (I remember as a kid even my mom played); Fun like Smash Brother (OMG), and with solid systemtTech like the FOCUS-ATTACK on Street Fighter 4, (is a perfect tool to.balance the game between characters).

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SUNSTONE, VOL. 3—THE BESTSELLING EROTICA SERIES CONTINUES

The third story arc of the hit Top Cow series is collected into trade paperback

“One could almost say the story is like When Harry Met Sally, except with two women... dressed in leather... with ropes and chains... yet still containing all the awkwardness and sweetness that comes with two people falling in love.” —Comic Book Resources

The critically-acclaimed, #1 Amazon.com bestselling Erotica graphic novel series by Stjepan Sejic continues with SUNSTONE, VOL. 3, set to hit stores the end of August.

SUNSTONE, VOL. 3 is a classy, sexy, fun, and emotional look at two women and the alternative lifestyle they live. Ally and Lisa are happy, well-adjusted young women, but they're both a little lonely. Ally loves the creativity of being a "domme" in her sex life, but hasn't found the right person to share it with. And Lisa... well, Lisa loves to be tied up! When they find each other online, they know they have to meet.

But bondage is all about trust, and even after they've explored every facet of their sexuality together, Ally and Lisa will find the ultimate test of this trust lies in three simple words. The webcomic and graphic novel sensation continues to heat up in this third volume as Ally strives to keep things creative in the playroom and Lisa gets tied up and tattooed. But will they keep on avoiding the whole falling in love thing? It’s all fun and games until someone falls in love! But the fun and games do carry on…

SUNSTONE, VOL. 3 (ISBN: 978-1-63215-399-9) hits comic book stores on August 26th and bookstores on September 8th.. It can be pre-ordered now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IndieBound.

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Nintendo Celebrates National Kids Day

Being a kid is awesome! And on National Kids Day on Aug. 2, Nintendo wants to help you celebrate with the youngsters in your life. To encourage adults to spend more meaningful and quality time with their children, the gaming company wants to bring out the inner kid in every parent, aunt, uncle or cousin to play some of your favorite games with that special youngster in your life. Below is a snapshot of unforgettable games that can help bring nostalgic adults and kid gamers together.

Create Your Own Super Smash Bros. Tournament: Create your own Super Smash Bros. tournament at home and have your kid challenger show you who the real pro is! Available for the New Nintendo 3DS and Wii U systems, Super Smash Bros. is a game that kids can’t get enough of. First introduced in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 system, this series has generated a significant cult following with many gamers and is playable for everyone from veterans to newbies.

Mario Kart 8 Flashback: The latest game in the series was released on Wii U in May 2014. But since then, Nintendo has made additional downloadable content available for purchase that adds new characters and courses to your already fun kart-racing experience. Though young players cannot get enough kart action, adults nostalgic for past games will have fun behind the wheel showing off driving skills mastered when they were kids!

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Ruby Alpha Sapphire Challenge:  Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Ruby Alpha Sapphire are fun Nintendo 3DS games that can engage players of any age. Bring out your inner kid and challenge the children in your life. Players will be able to fly high above the region to access new areas and even find powerful Legendary Pokémon from past games. The game offers text for kids to read and helps them learn both strategy and negotiation as they battle or trade their Pokémon with other players.




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