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MERRY MEMORABILLIA

ROCKtropia’s very own Stocking Stuffer XMAS Event

Win real prizes you can treasure forever

PRIZES

Warped Tour Signed Fender Stratocaster Guitar, Flavor Flav signed Drumhead, Drake signed Sennheisser headphones, Russell Brand Signed and Framed Rolling Stone Cover.

Virtual Prizes

1st Place – Full Set of Special Ops Armor (L) & First Choice of Memorabillia Prizes
2nd Place – Full Set of Special Ops Armor (L) & 2nd Choice of Memorabillia Prizes
3rd Place – Full Set of Holy Armor (L) & third Choice of Memorabillia Prizes
4th Place – Full Set of Holy Armor (L)
5th Place – Full Set of Holy Armor (L)
6th place – Full Set of Stealth Armor (L)
7th Place – Full Set of Stealth Armor (L)
8th place – Full Set of Stealth Armor (L)
9th place – Full Set of Stealth Armor (L)
10th place -Full Set of Stealth Armor (L)

RULES

The Winner of this Event will get first choice of these Bonus POP Rock memorabillia prizes. 2nd and 3rd will make their choices in order of finishing. The final memorabillia Prize will be awarded to a player from the Hunting or mining event with a Global closest to 1000 PED in the event of two players both tying for this prize, the one who has the earlier time stamp will win.

For the Purpose of these event rules a Global includes “HOFs and ATHs”. ROCKtropia includes “Hell and Hunt The THING areas”
Start Date Dec 19th – Jan 8th (Via the in world Clock – Press U to check the time)
Out of the 21 Days only 7 Days (00.00 – 23:59) of Date and Time Stamped Globals, (HOFs’ and ATHs’ Screenies can be entered…) can be counted. So U can choose the best days for your schedule or your best days of Hunting!

Globals will be counted on All Mobs that count ROCKtropia as home, this includes shared mobs (shared mobs are Mobs also to be found on other planets, Ambulimax, Atrox, etc) But All Mobs must be Hunted on ROCKtropia, Hunt the Thing or In Hell.
Your “days” will be counted using the in game timestamp with the earliest stamped screenshot each day determining your “day” of hunting. All subsequent screenshots in that day will be counted.

ALL Global Screenshots must be Posted by the end of the Day on January 9th (09/01/2012 23:59 hours) in the specified thread on NEVERDIE Forum (details can be found on the forum after start of the event) and include the position (in game hot key = P) and timestamps (in game hot key = U) with the global message in the chat box.

You can effectively hunt for 21 days, however choose your best 7 days of hunting (global screenshots) that you wish to be counted towards the competition!!!. This will enable all participants to discount their “bad” days” and highlight their good ones. (wake up late one day…….. make up for it the next no in game timer to ruin your score!)

The points for the event will be scored by particpants earning a global (a loot worthy of entering the chat box)
For Each Global (globals include HoF’s and ATH’s) on each unique Mob the first 10 Globals will be scored as follows:

1st = 1 Points
2nd = 2 Points
3rd = 3 Points
4th = 4 Points
5th = 5 points
6th = 6points
7th = 7 points
8th = 8 points
9th = 9 points
10th = 10 points
11th = 1 point
12th = 1 point

And so on!

Special Bonus Enemies!!!!!:

Due to the challenge of getting Globals on some of Rocktropias more loved inhabitants each global on the below list is worth 5x as many points as on other mobs.. ie the first global on a ROCktropian is worth 5 points the 10th global is worth 50 Points, and the 11th is still worth 10 points… (10 Point is the lowest amount to be scored for a ROCKtropian global.)

ROCKtropians 5 X Bonus
Hustlers 5 X Bonus
Forum Trolls 5 X Bonus
Pissed off cops 5 X Bonus
Thieves 5 X Bonus
Bank Robbers 5 X Bonus

More About the Prizes!

Russell Brand Signed & Framed Rolling Stone Magazine
Is Russell Brand sexy? Rolling Stone magazine and pop star Katy Perry seem to think so. This hot cover from 2010, with a shirtless Russell, features the article “The Sexual Healing of Russell Brand.
Russell is one of the most outspoken and uncensored comedians and actors of our generation. He began his career in 2000 and since then has built quite the resume, starring in films such as “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Get Him to the Greek,” and the “Arthur.”
Russell signed this sexy magazine while backstage at the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 13, 2011 where he was a presenter.
According to Marvin Gaye “Sexual Healing” is something that’s good for you. About The Magazine:
Issue Date: June 10, 2010
Condition: New
Signature:
Russell Brand
About The Frame:
Dimensions: 21”H X 17”W
Color: Black with red trim
Condition:
(Magazine accessible through the back of frame)

Flavor Flav of Public Enemy Signed Remo Drumhead

Can you guess the artist? Here are some hints:
- Wears a huge clock necklace
- Wears a Viking hat
- Favorite tagline: “Yeah Boyeeeee!”
- Was first to sport a “grill”

You guessed it! The one and only Flavor Flav! It seems that lately he’s everywhere you look, and now he can be in your living room! Well, this signed drumhead can be at least. While the loveable Flav has made quite an interesting character of himself on reality television shows, he first burst onto the scene with the legendary and groundbreaking Public Enemy who paved the road for rap musicians. Flav signed the drumhead while at his appearance at the GRAMMY® Museum this June.
Own a piece of history from a legend of rap!
About the Drumhead:
Brand: Remo
Color: White
Model: Weatherking Coated Emperor
Signature:
Flavor Flav

Vans Warped Tour Signed Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
The 17th Annual Vans Warped Tour took place this summer, June through August, 2011. The Warped Tour 2011 had 42 tour stops in the U.S. and two dates in Canada. What originally started as a showcase for punk music has grown to a tour including up to 100 bands per show on 10 different stages!
The 2011 Warped Tour proved no different with an incredible line-up of bands. This Fender Stratocaster went on part of the tour and came back signed by a fantastic list of artists (see below.) This is the perfect souvenir from the tour, which if the guitar could talk…it would have great stories to tell! Don’t wait until 2012 to get your taste of the Vans Warped Tour.
Guitar Signed By:
There for Tomorrow – Maika Haini Maile
August Burns Red – JB Burbaker
Sharks – (entire band) Andrew Bayliss, Sam Lister, James Mattock
Big D and the Kids Table – David McWane
The Aggrolites – Jeff Roffredo
Every Avenue
Simple Plan – Chuck Comeau
Big Chocolate – Cameron Argon
Gym Class Heroes – Matt McGinley, Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo
All Time Low – Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat
Automatic Loveletter – Juliet Simms
The Ready Set – Jordan Witzigreuter
The Devil Wears Prada
D.R.U.G.S.
Family Force 5 – Derek Mount (Chap Stique), Jacob Olds (Crouton)
About the Guitar: Brand: Fender , Model: Stratocaster, Color: Black
Serial#: MN1029173
Includes: Black hardshell case (case is scuffed and shows signs of wear, slightly beat up from the tour

Drake Signed Sennheisser HD 457 Headphones
Best New Artist Nominee, Drake, is no stranger to the GRAMMY® stage. Last year in 2010 he performed with Eminem and he was back this year to perform with the beautiful Rihanna! This handsome hip-hop/rap superstar only has one studio release under his belt, but has already been nominated and taken home various awards and was nominated for another four GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 13, 2011.
It was backstage during the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Telecast where Drake signed these Sennheisser headphones in black Sharpie right before he took to the stage to perform with Rihanna.
These unique one-of-a-kind HD 457 headphones are open, dynamic hi-fi stereo headphones for both mobile audio sources such as MP3, MiniDisc & CD players and home hi-fi systems. All types of sounds, including soul, funk, percussion and so many more types of music can be heard to its best advantage due to the headphones’ balanced sound image and warm bass. For your convenience, a cord take-up lets you adjust the headphone cable to the required length.
About The Headphones:
Brand: Sennheisser
Model: HD 457
Condition: Brand new
Color: Silver
Signature:
Drake

NDS will monitor the competition closely to ensure a fair event for all participants. Any violation of the event rules stated here will result in immediate disqualification. If there is any confusion over these rules common sense may apply, but clarifications to rules will be made during the course of the event if neccesarry in The Main Event Thread. In case any problems arise in the ability to fairly judge this event. Event manager reserves the right to tweak the rules at any time in the interest of fairness. Event Manager decisions are final. No teams allowed this time!

Signed Prizes in this Event were purchased by Rocktropia’s “Make the Devil Pay Event” with all proceeds going to The Grammy Foundation and Music Cares.

Create Your Free Avatar now at www.ROCKTROPIA.com

December 7th Content Release

Bye Bye Bugs!
The December 7th content release brings in new features and alot of fixes to old features. Please read the following.

NEW STUFF

• Outposts added to City of Dreams.
  - These outposts feature full access to storage, repair, trade and auction systems.
  - They are located in and around popular mob spawns to increase the speed in which you can hunt your favorite mobs. Take some time to fly or drive around COD to find them all.  Aprox (15 new outposts have been added)
• National Guard Helicopter Pilots deployed to City of Dreams and the Arctic.
  - The National Guard have been deployed to the City of Dreams and the Arctic in an effort to add extra security against the wild creatures that have been attacking locals. You can find helicopter pilots that will take you anywhere you need to go free of charge. Take some time to explore COD to find all the new teleporter locations (aprox 5 locations added)
• Shared Mobs added to City of Dreams
  - Exarosaurs (All Maturities) POS:(134096 89102)
  - Rippersnapper (All Maturities) POS: (135553 89013)*
  - Mermoth (All Maturities) POS: (133134 88800)
  - Osseocollum (All Maturities) POS: (132962 88271)
  - Malcruentor (All Maturities) POS: (132550 87695)
  - Atrox (All Maturities) POS: (134631 82544)
  - Argonaut (All Maturities) POS: (139057 85162)
  - Itumatrox (All Maturities) POS: (139098 86842)
  - Dakiba (All Maturities) POS: (137492 88738)
• Mobs added to City of Dreams
  - Cheetahs escaped from the zoo! POS: (137505 82916)
  - Shark Migration POS: (138422 89402) & (132284 89458)
• National Guard disburses rioters from London Backlot
  - In an effort to make the streets safe for shoppers, the national guard have executed operation Winklepicker and have successfully removed all rioters from the London backlot.  Shopping around the Funky Junction is now safe once again!
• Added Christmas gifts.
  -Expect your favorite jolly red man to deliver something sweet to you close to Christmas. (Only those who made the naughty list will get something. LOL)
• Rent has been abolished
  - The powers that be have decided that rent prices were too high! As a result, ROCKtropia estates are now free of any rental costs. This rent removal only applies to bars and shops at the moment because they are the only estates that are fully functional. When the apartments get fixed (Next VU), they will share in the same reduction.
• Item block removed from the Arctic
  - In an effort to help combat the ongoing Thing infection, the National Guard has been instructed to permit locals to import weapons, armors, vehicles and other items from any other planet to utilize in the Arctic.

FIXED ISSUES

• General Blueprint fixes
  - Could not Execute error resolved
  - Incorrect ingredients fixed
  - Creative Juice Blueprint has been reworked
• General Quest Fixes
  - Tons of fixes and improvements have been done to ROCKtropia quests and missions. If you still have any outstanding issues please let us know but the vast majority of quests have been fixed or enhanced.
• Shops and Bars have re-opened for business!
  - All shops and bars in London have been fixed and are ready for business again. Take some time to visit the new and improved shops.
  - Item points in bars and shops have been increased
• London Backlot Optimization
  - The overall performance and frame rates in and around London have been improved considerably.

KNOWN ISSUES

• Deer-A-Pooloza!
  - It seems like the deer population have been listening to alot of Barry White music lately and as a result, the deer population has exploded in parts of city of dreams. Do your part and help control the deer population.
• Space landing port location incorrect.
  -When arriving from space, you will land in and around Evil Cathedral. By the next VU, you should land around Club NEVERDIE in City of Dreams.
• Memory leak around New Harlem.
  - Investigations continue and we hope to have this resolved very soon
• Ballister Apartments still not functioning
• Firewall Armor BP GENDER bug
  - Currently the Mk-III arm guards can only make female versions of the armor.  (Fixed in next VU)
• Oil and Beer Spawners dried up.
  -This is just a minor bugged should be fixed soon.
• Logans Peak TP bugged

WORKS IN PROGRESS FOR NEXT VU

• Ballister apartment fix and upgrades
• New mission and upgrades to existing missions
• Item additions
• Fix of the memory leak around New Harlem.
• Mob balancing and placement planet wide.

This is just a small taste of what to expect in the Next VU. The really cool stuff we have left out of this list cause surprises are always fun!

We have been working on fixing a long list of Bugs, but due to some internal issues, it appears our Bug Fixing update was Bugged.. Something is Really Buggered Up around here and We plan to get to the bugging bottom of it or Die trying!!!

We have been given a new deadline for a mini patch by which time we hope to have all put on our biggest Boots and Stamped on these bleeding Bugs for once and for all.

And for those wise observers who like to point out that our communication methods are not professional. You are damn right they are not!
This is Not Polytechnic, this is Virtual Reality and it’s not pretty…….

And a final message to ROCKtropia’s die hard supporters who are suffering for their convictions and a experiencing a crisis of Faith, I just want to say “God bless you.”

Yours truly

- NEVERDIE

For the past 6 months We have been building funds through our Hell to pay event for our Avatar friend Olivia livforever aka Erica Cowell. Funds were to be used to pay for an MS liberation treatment. The Event has been going Well and we had already started discussing the details. But thankfully Erica has found a Sponsor to organize her treatment immediately

We Wish her the Very Best With this Treatment.

With Erica’s Blessing, the Hell to Pay War chest accumulated so far will be Spread across future Hell to Pay events!

From the Entire ROCKtropia Community, we all Wish Erica the greatest Success with her procedure and a Speedy recovery

John Connor finds NEVERDIE in the Antarctic

John Connor flew many search and rescue missions over the last couple of days and finally his determination paid off when he spotted NEVERDIE trudging through the snow.

Connor provided NEVERDIE with a ride back to Camp Campbell and some important supplies were distributed to THING hunters.

As the Second Avatar to rescue NEVERDIE, connor wins the Bloody Slacks from the motion Picture The THING… Just don’t wash them John

John Connor wins the Actual bloody Slacks from the THING

thanks to everyone who participated in the search and rescue, next time won’t be so easy…..

Remarkably Zip beat the odds to become the first to find NEVERDIE.

Zip wins the Actual Parka from the Movie The THING!

But as they were flying out across Carpenter Valley, it became apparent that Zip was infected. NEVERDIE barely escaped by bailing out into thick snow…

Will anyone be lucky enough to find NEVERDIE again?

Post 10 Global Screenies to claim a DVD reward

NEVERDIE’s Helicopter has crashed in the Antarctic while he was endeavoring to bring supplies back to camp Campbell.

Although radio contact has not been made, NEVERDIE does appear to be reaching out using a mobile device and messages have been seen on Twitter and Facebook.

To collect the Movie Prop Rewards offered by Universal, Avatars must actually Spot NEVERDIE in the Antarctic and offer help. Proof in the form of a screenshot will be required by Universal.

Screenshots will need to be Date, time and position stamped and posted in NEVERDIE Forum. The First Verified Posts will qualify for the rewards.

In addition to the Movie props on offer, NEVERDIE has indicated via twitter that armor and weapons can be found by the search parties.

It is imperative that we contain the THING in the Antarctic. The first twenty people who can post 10 Screenshots of different globals on THING creatures in NEVERDIE Forum can claim a collectors edition DVD of the 1982 version of The THING as a reward.

Only one DVD per Avatar and only one costume Prop per avatar may be claimed. DVD is Region 1 NTSC.

ROCKtropia Reserves all rights to change and amend the rules of this event as necessary.

NEVERDIE Studios Unveils Unique In-Game Event for Hunt The Thing, the Massively Multiplayer Game
Game is Based on Universal Pictures’ New Thriller The Thing

Opportunity to Win Movie Props Used in the Filming of The Thing;
Collectors’ Edition DVDs of John Carpenter’s 1982 Classic Original Film;
and In-Game Prizes, Including valuable Armor and Flamethrowers

Actual Parka used in the Movie The THING

LOS ANGELES, CA, October 28, 2011 — NEVERDIE Studios, creators of the ROCKtropia Virtual World, a sophisticated, next-gen, cash prize-based game world with mythology drawn from pop culture, today announced it has launched a unique, in-game event for players of its recently released massively multiplayer online game (MMOG), Hunt The Thing. This new movie-length MMOG event is inspired by Universal Pictures’ current thriller The Thing, now in theatres nationwide. The game was developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing.

Starting on October 31 players will be challenged with locating and assisting the infamous avatar NEVERDIE, who has joined the fight to rid the world of The Thing. NEVERDIE went missing when his helicopter transporting a supply of flamethrowers and armor crashed into the ROCKtropia Antarctic. The exact location of the downed chopper is unknown, but fragmented distress signals are being received via Facebook.com/thethingmovie and Twitter @MYrocktropia and provide clues to his location and the whereabouts of his scattered precious cargo.

The flamethrowers and armor are vital to the containment of The Thing in the Antarctic. As such, Universal is offering one-of-a-kind props used during the making of the thriller The Thing as rewards to the first brave adventurers to find NEVERDIE and help get his shipment of gear back to the base camp. The movie props include a parka worn by one of the cast members and a pair of bloodied slacks used in the shoot. Additional prizes to be won during the course of the event include Collector’s Edition DVDs of John Carpenter’s original 1982 film as well as in-game rewards, such as Flamethrowers and Armor

Bloody Slacks prop used in the filming of the THING

Volunteers are needed immediately to help with this critical search and rescue mission. New players can sign up at www.HuntTheThing.com to create their free avatar and begin their adventure. It is highly recommended that new recruits train for the mission by attempting to hunt down The Thing in order to earn access to a helicopter, which will allow them to support in both ground and aerial search efforts.

About Hunt The Thing:
Hunt The THING exists as an experience within NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia, a vibrant, digital hangout where players can socialize and congregate with millions of other players worldwide. Players can go on missions; win coveted virtual prizes with high cash values; buy, sell and trade virtual goods in a $100 million-plus marketplace; listen to live music; play games; and even travel through space to other MMOGs. Additionally, Hunt The Thing will be featured at ROCKtropia’s Hyperplex movie theater. Once players enter the theater, they will be transported to the Antarctic, and their Hunt The Thing adventure will begin.

Hunt The Thing will allow fans to immerse themselves into the terrifying world of The Thing to tell the story of what exactly happened at the doomed Thule international research station in Antarctica. After downloading the free-to-play MMOG Hunt The Thing, fans will be immediately thrust into a virtual Antarctic world where they are tasked with uncovering the mystery and ultimately hunting down The Thing. Whether they choose to play as a scientist or soldier, each of whom possess unique skill sets and upgrade paths, players will need to explore abandoned bases, decipher clues, take blood samples, secure gear, gather weapons, fight friends and enemies alike, and survive the many dangers presented by the world’s most inhospitable and uninhabitable continent.

Neverdie's crashed chopper in the ROCKtropia Antarctic

Hunt The Thing will offer players numerous opportunities to win exclusive and highly collectible in-game virtual prizes. These include a collector’s edition flamethrower; a variety of automatic weapons and Antarctic survival gear; and, for those who are skilled enough to defeat The Thing, a combat helicopter that allows players to continue their adventure while the film is still in theaters. Players who complete the final Hunt The Thing mission may enter expert mode for an opportunity to win even more valuable prizes.

Powered by the award-winning CryEngine 2, Hunt The Thing will present players with an incredibly harsh environment alongside a mesmerizing storyline that weaves together elements from John Carpenter’s 1982 feature film, the recently released companion piece and the previously released The Thing game. Hunt The Thing takes place within NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia Virtual World, which allows players to utilize the same avatar within multiple game spaces and carry over friends, skills and gear from game to game.

Hunt the Thing is now available for PC download at www.HuntTheThing.com. There are no fees or subscriptions required. Fans of The Thing can download the game and immediately embark upon their mission to hunt down and destroy one of the most terrifying movie monsters ever conceived!

About The Thing:
Antarctica: an extraordinary continent of awesome beauty. It is also home to an isolated outpost where a discovery full of scientific possibility becomes a mission of survival when a creature is unearthed by a crew of international scientists. In the thriller The Thing, paranoia spreads among a group of researchers as they encounter something inhuman that has the ability to turn itself into an exact replica of any living being.

The Thing serves as a prelude to John Carpenter’s classic 1982 film of the same name. Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen, the thriller is produced by Strike Entertainment’s Marc Abraham and Eric Newman (Dawn of the Dead). www.thethingmovie.net.

About NEVERDIE Studios
NEVERDIE Studios was founded by legendary Avatar Jon “NEVERDIE” Jacobs. The Studios’ main focus is expanding the frontiers of pop culture into virtual reality. NEVERDIE Studios is the developer of the ROCKtropia Virtual World, a richly detailed alternate reality with mythology drawn from pop culture. ROCKtropia’s wild landscapes and urban centers provide the backdrop for movie inspired MMOG ’s and Iconic artist attractions. ROCKtropia is free to play and features micro transactions.

About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions. This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities. UP&L is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks. Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
NEVERDIE Studios and Universal Partnerships & Licensing Launch the First-Ever Massively Multiplayer Game Based on Universal Pictures’ Upcoming Thriller The Thing
 
Hunt The THING Delivers Unique, Authentic and Intense Feature Film Experience
Within NEVERDIE Studios’ Massive ROCKtropia Virtual World
 
 
LOS ANGELES, CA, September 22, 2011—NEVERDIE Studios, creators of the ROCKtropia Virtual World, a sophisticated, next-gen, cash prize–based game world with mythology drawn from pop culture, today announced the release of Hunt The THING.  This new movie-length massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) event is inspired by Universal Pictures’ upcoming thriller The Thing, which opens in theatres nationwide on October 14, 2011.  The game was developed through a licensing agreement with Universal Partnerships & Licensing.  
 
Hunt The THING exists as an experience within NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia, a vibrant, digital hangout where players can socialize and congregate with millions of other players worldwide.  Players can go on missions; win coveted virtual prizes with high cash values; buy, sell and trade virtual goods in a $100 million-plus marketplace; listen to live music; play games; and even travel through space to other MMOGs.  Additionally, Hunt The THING will be featured at ROCKtropia’s Hyperplex movie theater.  Once players enter the theater, they will be transported to the Antarctic, and their Hunt The Thing adventure will begin.
 
Hunt The THING will allow fans to immerse themselves into the terrifying world of The Thing just before the new film arrives to tell the story of what exactly happened at the doomed Thule international research station in Antarctica.  After downloading the free-to-play MMOG Hunt The THING, fans will be immediately thrust into a virtual Antarctic world where they are tasked with uncovering the mystery and ultimately hunting down The Thing.  Whether they choose to play as a scientist or soldier, each of whom possess unique skill sets and upgrade paths, players will need to explore abandoned bases, decipher clues, take blood samples, secure gear, gather weapons, fight friends and enemies alike, and survive the many dangers presented by the world’s most inhospitable and uninhabitable continent.
 
“Hunt The THING is truly the first massively multiplayer game experience of its kind,” said Jon “NEVERDIE” Jacobs. “It brings together the depth of the classic MMORPG and the edge-of-your-seat excitement of the new feature film The Thing for a true movie-length MMOG that you can experience quickly, but also enjoy for extended periods of time.”
 
Hunt The THING will offer players numerous opportunities to win exclusive and highly collectible in-game virtual prizes.  These include a collector’s edition flame thrower; a variety of automatic weapons and Antarctic survival gear; and, for those who are skilled enough to defeat The Thing, a combat helicopter that allows players to continue their adventures after the film is released on October 14.  Players who complete the final Hunt The THING mission may enter expert mode for an opportunity to win even more valuable prizes.
 
Powered by the award-winning CryEngine 2, Hunt The THING will present players with an incredibly harsh environment alongside a mesmerizing storyline that weaves together elements from John Carpenter’s 1982 feature film, the upcoming companion piece and the previously released The Thing game.  Hunt The THING takes place within NEVERDIE Studios’ ROCKtropia Virtual World, which allows players to utilize the same avatar within multiple game spaces and carry over friends, skills and gear from game to game.
 
Hunt the THING is now available for PC download at www.HuntTheThing.com.   There are no fees or subscriptions required.  Fans of The Thing can download the game and immediately embark upon their mission to hunt down and destroy one of the most terrifying movie monsters ever conceived!
 
About The Thing:
Antarctica: an extraordinary continent of awesome beauty.  It is also home to an isolated outpost where a discovery full of scientific possibility becomes a mission of survival when a creature is unearthed by a crew of international scientists.  In the thriller The Thing, paranoia spreads among a group of researchers as they encounter something inhuman that has the ability to turn itself into an exact replica of any living being.
 
The Thing serves as a prelude to John Carpenter’s classic 1982 film of the same name.  Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen, the thriller is produced by Strike Entertainment’s Marc Abraham and Eric Newman (Dawn of the Dead).  www.thethingmovie.net.
 
About NEVERDIE Studios
 
NEVERDIE Studios was founded by legendary Avatar Jon “NEVERDIE” Jacobs.  The Studios’ main focus is expanding the frontiers of pop culture into virtual reality.  NEVERDIE Studios is the developer of the ROCKtropia Virtual World, a richly detailed alternate reality with mythology drawn from pop culture.  ROCKtropia’s wild landscapes and urban centers provide the backdrop for movie inspired MMOG ’s and Iconic artist attractions.  ROCKtropia is free-to-play and features micro transactions.
 
About Universal Partnerships & Licensing
 
UP&L oversees Universal’s consumer product licensing, film and home entertainment promotions, and all corporate alliances for Universal’s theatrical, home entertainment, theme parks and stage productions.  This dedicated division is also responsible for monetizing the Studio’s vast library of films and characters through licensing, branding and marketing opportunities.  UP&L is part of NBCUniversal.   NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.  NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group and world-renowned theme parks.  Comcast Corporation owns a controlling 51% interest in NBCUniversal, with GE holding a 49% stake.
 
Contact:
 
NEVERDIE Studios
Brandon Smith
Maverick PR
310.404.9906
brandon@mavpr.com
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Hyperplex
-Hyperplex Movie Theater added to New Harlem.
-Hunt The THING now playing at the Hyperplex. (Starter & Expert Zones).
-No admission fee
-Pre-existing Weapons/Items are not required to participate in starter mode.

ROCKtropia
-ROCKtropia new arrival point moved to New Harlem.
-Missions added to New Harlem.

New Platform Systems Utilized
-Spread Weapons: Automatic firing while holding down the fire key.
-Damage Over Time (DOT) Weapons: DOT weapons continue to do damage to the mob or player over a period of time beyond the initial trigger pull.
-Explosive Area Damage: Certain PVP zones have new dangers and methods for inflicting high damage to vehicles & other players.
-Audio Driven Missions: Full command and audio directives of objectives and mission notifications.
-Environmental Hazard FX.

Fixes
-Kill Box removed from prison perimeter. Penalty for trespassing on prison grounds remains.
-Mobile phone no longer required to leave City of Dreams area.
-Performance optimization of City of Dreams, London & New Harlem.
-Mission fixes applied. Detailed list to follow.

Known Issues
-Estates still inoperable.
-Wave Spawners inoperable.
-Extraction point interaction ranges too short for smooth interaction.
-Extraction point passage rights currently function in single travel direction.
-Title shows up as ??? in achievements window.
-Weapons training requires the firing of 3 rounds while in the barricade at the targets, then the exiting of the barricade, re-entry into the barricade and the firing of an additional 3 rounds fired to complete.
-Weapons Crate #2 produces error.

Special Note: This version update contains strong language or certain language inappropriate for those younger than 18. Parent(s)/User discretion is advised.