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‘No Man’s Sky’ News: 2015 Release Date and Game Details

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‘No Man’s Sky’ News: 2015 Release Date and Game Details

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Hello Games has just announced their upcoming “No Man’s Sky” is slated for release within the year.

Christian Post Report – One of the most anticipated games of 2015, Hello Games’ “No Man’s Sky” is scheduled to be released within the year as a timed exclusive for PS4, which will be available to Microsoft Windows much later.

Amid the surroundings of the procedurally generated universe, players are deposited via ship with the objective to move towards the center while exploring new planets.

Borrowing from celebrated theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Stephen Hawking’s statement that the universe is continually expanding “No Man’s Sky” imagines a universe where its center continually pushes all matter out towards its edges. The more players interact with the game, the more planets are created.

The game presents a rich, vibrant and diverse universe teeming with life, especially extraterrestrial life. It is also said to have a black hole located in the center of the game’s universe. Players are tasked with the mission of reaching this black hole, while gathering supplies for their journey on the way.

Sean Murray, who spearheads the British video game development company, said most actions in the game earn the players Units, which they can use to upgrade their ship in order to travel further. The closer a player gets to the center of the galaxy, the more dangerous the game becomes.

He also spoke of Hello Games’ goal to create a game world that will offer players a huge amount of exploratory potential. Players are granted a nearly unlimited ability to explore the galaxy, upgrade their spacecraft, tools and equipment, while fighting the hostile characters they come across in the middle of their explorations.

“No Man’s Sky” has been described as an exploration game, and players learn to be resourceful by gathering resources in several different ways

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‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 20: Chris Soules Confirmed as Mystery Contestant

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Christian Post Report – The mystery contestant of “Dancing with the Stars” season 20 has been revealed, and according to UsWeekly it’s none other than Chris Soules, this year’s star of “The Bachelor.”

On Wednesday March 3, the website revealed that the 33-year old farmer will be on the hit ABC competition.

When the celebrities competing on DWTS were announced on “Good Morning America” on Feb. 24, one name that was not mentioned was the star partnered with dance pro and season 19 winner Witney Carson.

“Her partner couldn’t rose—I mean, rise so early to here,” DWTS host Tom Bergeron said at the time. Fans of the show thought that Bergeron might have been referring to Soules in that statement.

A source told Us Weekly that Soules has been meeting with DWTS producers over the past few weeks. He even reportedly called fellow Bachelor Sean Lowe, a “Dancing with the Stars” alum, for advice.

“He seems like he’s not totally sure what he’s getting himself into! It will be fascinating to see how well he does,” said the source.

Soules will be joining the rest of the star-studded cast including Michael Sam, Nastia Liukin, Riker Lynch, Patti LaBelle, Willow Shields, Robert Herjavec, Redfoo, Charlotte McKinney, Noah Galloway, Rumer Willis, and Suzanne Somers.

ABC is reportedly pulling out all the stops to celebrate the show’s 20th season, which also happens to be its 10th anniversary. It was previously reported that producers will bring back Disney and Latin theme nights and introduce a new Spring Break special night.

Another new element is the addition of all-access cameras in the rehearsal studios, which will be made available on live stream. The Mirror Ball Trophy has also undergone a transformation, changing from the traditional silver to gold for the show’s 10th anniversary.

“Dancing with the Stars” season 20 premieres on March 16 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs LG G Flex 2: Comparison of Specs, Features

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Christian Post Report – 2015 is turning out to be a good year for tech manufacturers and techies as new devices have been released to great fanfare at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January and at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week.

Two of the most anticipated devices are LG’s G Flex 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S6. The G Flex 2 made its debut at CES 2015, and many were impressed with its ability to bend and flex just like its predecessor, but the phone features a lot of improvements on the previous model.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S6 launched at the 2015 MWC, and Samsung’s new flagship phone underwent a dramatic—and welcome—change in design and has amazing specs that could firmly place it on top of every best smartphone of the year lists.

Here, we compare the two handsets.

Design:
The LG G Flex 2 is lighter, thinner, and more flexible than its predecessor. Pushing down on the phone will cause it to flatten, but as soon as any weight or pressure is off the device, it springs back into its curved shape right away. The phone has a self-healing coat, making scuffs and scratches a thing of the past. The phone measures 5.9 x 3 x 0.4 inches and weighs 5.4 ounces. The handset comes in Flamingo Red and Platinum Silver.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S6 now has a metal body, very different from the previous plastic builds of past models. The phone is a tad smaller and lighter than the G Flex 2 as it measures 5.6 x 2.8 x 0.27 and weighs 4.9 ounces. It’s also available in more colors such as White Pearl, Gold Platinum, Black Sapphire, and Blue Topaz.

Features:
The G Flex 2 has a bigger display than the Galaxy S6, but the Samsung phone wins when it comes to screen resolution. The G Flex 2 has a 5.5-inch screen with a 1080p resolution and pixel density of 403ppi, while the Galaxy S6 has a 5.1-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and pixel density of 557ppi.

The LG phone comes in two storage options, 16GB and 32GB, which LG claims can be expanded up to 2TB with a microSD card. Samsung has done away with the microSD card slot for the S6, but it comes in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants.

The Samsung phone also dominates when it comes to cameras. The S6 has a 16MP rear camera and 5MP front shooter, while the LG phone has a 13MP rear camera and 2.1MP front facing camera.

Price:
Off contract, the LG G Flex 2 costs $699.60, while the Samsung Galaxy S6 will reportedly cost $855 for the 32GB model, $970 for the 64GB variant, and $1,085 for the 128GB model when it goes on sale in April.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs LG G Flex 2: Comparison of Specs, Features

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Samsung Galaxy S6

Christian Post Report – 2015 is turning out to be a good year for tech manufacturers and techies as new devices have been released to great fanfare at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January and at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last week.

Two of the most anticipated devices are LG’s G Flex 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S6. The G Flex 2 made its debut at CES 2015, and many were impressed with its ability to bend and flex just like its predecessor, but the phone features a lot of improvements on the previous model.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S6 launched at the 2015 MWC, and Samsung’s new flagship phone underwent a dramatic—and welcome—change in design and has amazing specs that could firmly place it on top of every best smartphone of the year lists.

Here, we compare the two handsets.

Design:
The LG G Flex 2 is lighter, thinner, and more flexible than its predecessor. Pushing down on the phone will cause it to flatten, but as soon as any weight or pressure is off the device, it springs back into its curved shape right away. The phone has a self-healing coat, making scuffs and scratches a thing of the past. The phone measures 5.9 x 3 x 0.4 inches and weighs 5.4 ounces. The handset comes in Flamingo Red and Platinum Silver.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S6 now has a metal body, very different from the previous plastic builds of past models. The phone is a tad smaller and lighter than the G Flex 2 as it measures 5.6 x 2.8 x 0.27 and weighs 4.9 ounces. It’s also available in more colors such as White Pearl, Gold Platinum, Black Sapphire, and Blue Topaz.

Features:
The G Flex 2 has a bigger display than the Galaxy S6, but the Samsung phone wins when it comes to screen resolution. The G Flex 2 has a 5.5-inch screen with a 1080p resolution and pixel density of 403ppi, while the Galaxy S6 has a 5.1-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and pixel density of 557ppi.

The LG phone comes in two storage options, 16GB and 32GB, which LG claims can be expanded up to 2TB with a microSD card. Samsung has done away with the microSD card slot for the S6, but it comes in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB variants.

The Samsung phone also dominates when it comes to cameras. The S6 has a 16MP rear camera and 5MP front shooter, while the LG phone has a 13MP rear camera and 2.1MP front facing camera.

Price:
Off contract, the LG G Flex 2 costs $699.60, while the Samsung Galaxy S6 will reportedly cost $855 for the 32GB model, $970 for the 64GB variant, and $1,085 for the 128GB model when it goes on sale in April.

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‘Rock Band 4’ News: 2015 Release and Game Details

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Christian Post Report – Rumors surrounding “Rock Band 4” have just been confirmed. Harmonix is releasing the fourth series of the music video game for PS4 and Xbox One within the year.

Electronic Arts and MTV Games will be releasing Harmonix fourth outing of the popular music video game, “Rock Band” for Xbox One and PS4 within 2015. Alex Rigopulos, Chief Creative Officer for Harmonix said the launch of the fourth version was made in answer to fans’ growing requests for a new “Rock Band.”

With a next level on-disc soundtrack, the new game supports the vast amount of tracks Harmonix has released since the game was first launched in 2007.

According to IGN, songs purchased for past “Rock Band” iterations will automatically be transferred to next generation consoles, except for Xbox One, which will only be able to accept Xbox 360 DLC imports, and PS4, which will only accept PS3 downloadable content. However, players will not have to pay any import fees to carry their previous DLCs over to “Rock Band 4.”

With the new game soon to be released on online shelves, Harmonix has informed fans they will be rolling out new hardware, as well. Fans can opt to be notified the minute “Rock Band 4” pre-orders go live when they sign up to the pre-order mailing list on the “Rock Band” site.

Fans should also expect new instruments courtesy of Mad Catz. The gaming accessories manufacturer has revealed a new line of music game controls: a Band in a Box bundle with a new Wireless Fender, guitar controller, Stratocaster, a microphone, and a wireless drum kit.

Harmonix has announced it will be offering a PAX East Wireless Stratocaster Guitar Controller with custom artwork done by Penny Arcade web-comic artist, “Gabe” for pre-orders at the on-site Harmonix booth.

More news on the new game and its impending release is scheduled to be revealed at the 2015 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) trade show at the Los Angeles Convention Center in June.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins Husband Freddie Prinze Jr. for Disney’s ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Season 2

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Cast member Sarah Michelle Gellar poses at the premiere of the film “The Air I Breathe” in Los Angeles January 15, 2008.

Christian Post Report – “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star Sarah Michelle Gellar has signed on as part of the voice cast of Disney XD and Lucas Films’ “Star Wars Rebels” Season 2, joining her husband, Freddie Prinze, Jr.

“The Crazy Ones” actress, Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined her husband, actor Freddie Prinze, Jr. as one of the voices behind “Star Wars Rebels,” a Lucas Film production on Disney XD for its upcoming second season.

The first season finale for the 3D CGI animated sci-fi series wound to a close on Monday, with the premiere for Season 2 still to be revealed.

Prinze Jr. plays Padawan Kanan Jarrus in the series, a surviving human Jedi from Order 66 and the crew leader of the Ghost starship. Gellar’s role, which is reported to be a recurring character in the show, is still to be announced.

“We’re thrilled to have Sarah Michelle Gellar on board for season two,” show producer Dave Filoni said to Slashfilm. “She is a true ‘Star Wars Rebels’ fan and her passion undoubtedly comes through in the voice recording sessions.”

Gellar also joins the rest of the voice cast, including “Selma” star, David Oyelowo, Tiya Sircar, Vanessa Marshall, Steve Blum, and Taylor Gray.

She has previous voice work on her resume, including “Robot Chicken,” “American Dad!” and “The Simpsons.”

Inspired by the original “Star Wars” saga in the 70’s, “Star Wars Rebels” is set during five years before the events in “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope” during the period the Galactic Empire slowly secures its hold on the galaxy. As Imperial forces hunt down and exterminate the remaining Jedi Knights, a fledgling rebellion has been formed.

The show’s first season premiered in August 2014, and has since amassed 49 million viewers. Its story arc continues when Season 2 returns to Disney XD.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins Husband Freddie Prinze Jr. for Disney’s ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Season 2

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