LOS ANGELES (Aug. 16, 2018) – Today, SQUARE ENIX® unveiled new information on the upcoming cinematic action experience, THE QUIET MAN™, with a new gameplay video showcasing the game’s seamless blend of high-production live action and exhilarating gameplay.
The latest trailer is available to view at:
THE QUIET MAN takes players beyond sound to deliver an immersive story-driven cinematic action experience, which can be completed in one sitting. In a story that unravels across a single night, players take the role of deaf protagonist Dane as he fights his way through a “soundless” world to discover the motives behind the kidnapping of songstress Lala by a mysterious masked man.
THE QUIET MAN will be available as a digital-only title on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and STEAM® for $14.99. For more information visit https://www.TheQuietManGame.com.
This title is not yet rated. Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website atwww.esrb.org for more information about ratings.
*Update: So it looks like there was a hiccup with the pricing and, this week only, Dustwind will be on extra discount to $14.99! After this week, the game will return to $24.99 so be sure to pikc it up.
August 15, 2018 – Dustwind is a real-time tactical game set in a post-apocalyptic world has been in their ‘Early Access Phase,’ since last November. Today, August 15th at 12 pm EDT, Z-Software GmbH and Dustwind Studios are launching their ‘Full Release’ via Steam. The full release will be $24.99 USD, and will be on sale at 20% off ($19.99 USD) for the first week after release.
Fight in a Post-Apocalyptic World of Embers!
View Official Launch Trailer:
Sneak, aim for body parts, use a varied set of weapons and ammo, trick and flank your enemies, set or disarm traps, drive and repair vehicles. Take some caution to avoid blowing up all of your teammates! Seriously, don´t take that bazooka into close quarters combat.
“Dustwind is all about real-time tactical combat in a grim post-apocalyptic setting, creating uniquely balanced characters, and making your opponent´s heads explode in so many hilarious ways. Have you ever seen someone being shot with a plunger to the face or kicked off a sniper tower by an armored dog? You will in Dustwind! Happens every day…
You can play various MP game modes with or against your friends, or play Solo missions against the environment. Which will eat you alive if you aren´t careful and coordinated. This is where it gets REALLY tactical. But don´t worry, you can always come back with another character build & strategy (or more plungers) and eventually, you will prevail against the 100 or so computer-controlled Raiders.
Oh, and if you´re a mapper, the built-in map editor will be just your thing. So gear up and let the clusterfunbegin!” – Dimitri Zaitsev, Creative Director
A typical game session is anywhere between 10 minutes and 1.5 hours, strongly depending on which game mode and map you play. Large cooperative maps take longer (if you don´t die), while competitive matches are usually timed at 10-20 minutes.
Core Features & Gameplay Descriptions:
Tactical action combat.
You will need your tactical thinking and just a bit of reflex as you lead your character(s) into battle. Sneak, aim for body parts, use varied weapons and ammo, drive vehicles, deploy turrets and barricades, use the environment to your advantage, trick and flank your enemies, set or disarm traps, and try not to blow up all of your teammates!
Create and tweak your custom characters.
No fixed classes, no pay-to-win. Experiment with various character builds without wasting your time. But you only get 10.000 points to spend on each character you make, so spend them wisely to find the coolest combination of skills and gear that suits you personally. Don´t worry though, you can re-stat or make a new character at any time! And as you gain ranks as a player, you unlock cool new items to give to your warriors!
Play as a DOG.
Dogs are great support units who can throw grenades, drive cars, deploy turrets, fire mounted car guns, heal people (bring your DOGtor!), repair stuff, bite enemies in the butt, and more.. The only thing they can´t do is use (the most) human weapons. But so what? Show those humans how tactical fighting is done! Wuff!
CLUSTERFUN!
A typical game session in Dustwind is almost guaranteed to generate some interesting situations where people are flying around with their limbs torn off after some dumb incident, such as being kicked into a mine, bouncing a grenade off a wall back into your own face, or being shot by your minigun-wielding pal who was just trying to protect you from the raiders… The world of Dustwind is full of chaos, and the way it manifests itself is blood & hilarity.
Make your own maps and rulesets with ease.
Dustwind is meant to be played the way YOU want to play it! Stay with the default maps and rules, or create house rules with just a few clicks. Enjoy cool maps created by others, or enjoy the ability to create your own maps. Our user-friendly, Steam Workshop integrated map editor allows you to leave your mark on the game by expressing your creativity and sharing your work proudly and easily with the entire community. Power to the people! View the ‘Map Editor’ in Action https://www.dustwind.com/about/map-editor
Launching out of Early Access on Steam August 15th, 2018
What to expect in the full release of the game…
New Gamemode “Territory Killswitch”
Added progression: Some items will unlock as you level up.
Added New Items:
– Heavy Exosuit
– Light Flamer
– Quick Arrow
– .50cal CQBR Rifle
– Nade Launcher
– Auto Shotgun
– PR-15 Pulse Rifle
– Streyfert Sniper Rifle
– Machinegun
Added New Maps:
– 3 Brand-New Coop maps
– 3 New Solo maps
– 2 Territory Killswitch maps to start off the game mode
Added New Vehicles (can be used by mappers):
– Truck
– Van
– Muscle Car
– Junker
– Buggy
– Optimizations and improvements of the bots e.g. patrol behavior
– Improvements of the gameplay and of the map editor
Zagreb, Croatia – 15th August 2018 – Today Fearem, developer of horrific asymmetrical multiplayer Daemonical on PC Steam is pleased announce the release of Daemonical.
Proximity voice chat – can be used for role-playing
Realistic characters, character customization
Party system
Unity 3d engine
Daemonical presents differing gameplay depending if you play as Demon or Human which is played within a specified match time. The winning criteria for both – Humans – find 4 ritual parts and bring them back, or run and hide until the morning. Demon – killing 4 remaining humans before morning presents double gameplay value! Action, be it stealth or out and out dynamic activity, adds subtlety throughout with strategic forethought which is essential in what is a do or die scenario with shocks and surprises constantly giving Daemonical a feeling of being part of a horror movie!
August 14, 2018 – Human Head Studios and ESDF have announced with a new teaser trailer that Rune, the open-world viking RPG, will arrive on Steam Early Access this September. Players can get a taste of Rune’s action beforehand by signing up for the upcoming closed beta through the game’s official website.
The beta will begin Saturday, Aug. 18, from 1:00 p.m. EDT to 5:00 p.m. EDT, with servers available in the U.S. and Europe. Only those who have signed up have a chance of getting an early look at the game!
Inspired by the legends of Norse mythology, Rune takes place in Midgard during Ragnarok, the end of days. Venture by land and sea across a once-beautiful world ravaged by the schemes of the trickster deity, Loki. Choose your god, complete quests in their name, and use their unique blessings to free the world from Loki’s grip. Discover mighty weapons and armor, drink mead, and vanquish giant monsters, feral beasts, the living and the undead with ferocious Viking brutality. Play alone, team up with friends, or face off against real opponents in PvP battles.
More information on Rune’s next phase of development will be released in the coming weeks. To keep up with the latest news, follow Rune on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
August 10, 2018 –2K and Firaxis Games announced today that the XCOM® 2 Collection, will be available at physical retailers in the US starting from August 14 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. XCOM 2 Collection brings together the 2016 award-winning strategy title, XCOM® 2 (Best Strategy Game 2016, IGN), four DLC packs (Resistance Warrior Pack, Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, Shen’s Last Gift), and its critically-acclaimed 2017 expansion, XCOM® 2: War of the Chosen (Best Expansion 2017, PC Gamer). XCOM 2 Collection includes over $100 of content, and will be available over the counter from August 14 with a $59.99 SRP.
XCOM 2 – Aliens rule Earth, promising a brilliant future for mankind while secretly hiding a sinister agenda. As the leader of a guerrilla force facing impossible odds, you must ignite a global resistance to eliminate the alien threat and save the human race from extinction.
XCOM 2: Resistance Warrior Pack – Customize your squad of resistance fighters with a set of bonus outfits and head gear, as well as custom armor and face camo. Instantly unlock a survivor of the old war as a new recruit in your barracks.
XCOM 2: Anarchy’s Children – This rebellion-themed content pack introduces more than 100 new exotic customizations for the entire arsenal of armors available to your XCOM soldiers. These options are purely cosmetic and do not alter the stats of a soldier.
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters – Transform the soldiers of XCOM into an elite alien hunting squad with impressive new weapons and armor to face off against new alien Rulers that will pursue your squad across an entire campaign. Additional cosmetic upgrades to soldiers and the Avenger are included, as well as a new epic mission where Central Officer Bradford leads a squad with the guidance of an old friend.
XCOM 2: Shen’s Last Gift – Investigate ADVENT’s “Lost Towers” facility where Chief Engineer Lily Shen accompanies your squad in search of her late father’s secretive final project. Discover a unique new soldier class complete with powerful new combat abilities, strategy mechanics, and customization options.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen – The XCOM® 2: War of the Chosen expansion adds extensive new content in the fight against ADVENT when additional resistance factions form in order to eliminate the alien threat on Earth. In response, a new enemy, known as the “Chosen,” emerges with one goal: recapture the Commander. The expansion includes new Hero classes to counter the “Chosen”, new enemies, missions, environments and increased depth in strategic gameplay.
XCOM 2 Collection is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and available for Windows PC, macOS, Linux, PlayStation®4 system, and Xbox One.
Be sure to follow XCOM on Twitter and Like XCOM on Facebook to keep up to date with the latest information on XCOM 2.
August 10, 2018 – Following an immersive sneak-peak at San Diego Comic Con, the long-awaited release of DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender Season 7 is available on Netflix today, August 10th! In order to celebrate the heart-stopping thirteen-episode season we have new clips to share.
The upcoming season marks a dramatic shift for the series. Following Lotor’s defeat, the Paladins are finally able to set a course for Earth. But after a long and perilous journey, they discover that their home planet is not how they left it.
The series features the voice talents of Steven Yeun (Keith), Tyler Labine (Hunk), Bex Taylor-Klaus (Pidge), Jeremy Shada (Lance), Josh Keaton (Shiro), Kimberly Brooks (Princess Allura) and Rhys Darby (Coran). Additional voices include Ana Gasteyer (Krolia), Mimi Davila (Romelle), Dave Coulier (Bii Boh Bi), Neil Kaplan (Zarkon), Cree Summer (Haggar), AJ LoCascio (Prince Lotor) and more.
August 9, 2018 – Everyone’s favorite Beagle, Snoopy, is celebrating his birthday on Friday, August 10th! In honor of his special day, Knott’s Berry Farm will be celebrating all day long with special activities and social media giveaways. Charlie Brown’s best friend and pet beagle, Snoopy, was first introduced to the world by Mr. Charles M. Schulz as part of his PEANUTS comic strip back in the 1950’s. Snoopy’s legacy has left his paw print in history and everyone’s hearts throughout the years. He continues to bring smiles to all who meet him by helping families create sweet and fond memories when they stop by for a big Snoopy hug at Knott’s. To show the world’s most famous beagle some birthday love, here are a few ways guests can join in on the fun for his birthday celebration:
· Take a photo with Snoopy – Snoopy loves snapping photos with his friends especially on his Birthday. A special Snapchat Filter will be available exclusively for Snoopy’s birthday for guests when visiting the park on August 10th.
· Sport your favorite Snoopy Gear – One of the best ways for guests to show their excitement for Snoopy’s birthday is by sporting their favorite Snoopy gear. The Camp Snoopy store at Knott’s is filled with the best PEANUTS gear around including birthday Snoopy ears designed especially for the occasion.
· Watch Snoopy in the new summer show, Beach Blanket Beagle – Guests are invited to stop by and cheer on Snoopy, the world’s greatest surfing beagle, as he takes part in the best beach day ever. Beach Blanket Beagle performs on select dates at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre now through August 19th.
· Grab a Snoopy Treat – Birthday treats are Snoopy’s favorite, so it’s only right to indulge in at least one or more to celebrate the occasion. The park offers several PEANUTS-themed treats throughout the park, including at the Mrs. Knott’s Bakery Express located in the Knott’s Market Place.
· Take part in special park giveaways – Guests will have the opportunity to win some neat birthday giveaways in the park by following along on the Knott’s Berry Farm social media accounts. Throughout the day Knott’s will be posting clues about secret locations in the park. The first few guests to solve the clue and arrive at the location to meet the Snoopy Team will win a special prize.
Larkspur, Calif. – Aug. 9, 2018 – Codemasters® has today released the third part in a series of developer diaries for F1 2018, the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, detailing how the new game boasts the most authentic F1 car handling simulation ever seen in the franchise.
The third of the four part series, which is available to watch now at www.youtube.com/formula1game, reveals that F1 2018’s car simulation and handling has significantly advanced this year, with revamped suspension and chassis physics, the addition of real world F1 data for unprecedented accuracy, new “tire carcass” temperature for the first time, as well as manual deployment of the ERS system. The ultimate result of these enhancements is that the gamer can experience the pure sensation of the tire tearing into the track surface, and therefore giving a realistic and relatable feeling of grip, under all wear, compounds and weather conditions.
“I believe F1 2018 is a massive step up, because we’ve introduced so many more simulation aspects that I believe will be very well received by all the players,” commented David Greco, senior car handling designer on F1 2018. “To choose which one is the most important and advanced is quite hard, but I would probably say it is the expanded system which enables us to simulate the tire temperature more realistically than we have ever done before.”
He continued: “This year, the way the car feels, with the ‘Force Feedback,’ and how it all works together, we are very close to what I want from a simulator. In over 20 years of my career between sim racing and real motorsport, I have always come across questions like: ‘one title is more simulator than another title, because it’s very difficult to drive?’ With my real motorsport experience, I can say that real racing cars are made to have a lot of grip. To me, a simulator is not how easy it is to drive or how easy to make it spin. To me, a simulation is how many real-life, physical components we simulate, and especially this year, there are not many features that I can think of that we don’t simulate. To just call it a game to me is not enough anymore.”
F1 2018 features all the official teams, the drivers and all 21 circuits of the thrilling 2018 season, including Circuit Paul Ricard and the Hockenheimring. As well as the current season’s offerings the game includes 20 iconic cars from the history of the sport. F1 2018 will release onto PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC on Aug. 24, 2018.
Follow Codemasters F1 games blog (http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/) and social channels on Twitter (https://twitter.com/Formula1game) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/formula1game) for future updates.
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug 9, 2018) – They’re Here. Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort will bring guests “into the light” as part of this year’s Halloween Horror Nightsevents featuring terrifying new mazes inspired by Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures’ (MGM) iconic supernatural horror film, Poltergeist, beginning September 14.
Directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, Poltergeist garnered critical and consumer success when it first premiered in 1982. Characterized as one of the scariest films of all time, this groundbreaking movie paved the way for a new era of supernatural ghost stories that will come to life for the first time ever at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. This living representation of the film will take guests into some of its most iconic scenes and encounter memorable characters that spawned their first true nightmares.
The mazes will lure guests to the Freeling family house built atop a cemetery where malicious ghosts threaten the lives within. From the underground graveyard to ghostly apparitions, guests will come face to face with infamous scenes from the film, including the iconic flickering TV screen, menacing Beast from beyond and pool filled with floating corpses. As guests cross into the ‘light,’ they will find themselves surrounded by a surreal landscape of vanishing walls, floating furniture and a creepy clown with a menacing smile. In a rush against time, guests will be forced to make it back to the world of the living or forever be trapped…
Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is the ultimate Halloween event. For more than 25 years, guests from around the world have visited Halloween Horror Nights in Hollywood and Orlando to become victims inside their own horror film. Multiple movie-quality mazes based on iconic horror television shows, films and original stories come to life season after season. And, the streets of each coast’s event are transformed into highly-themed scare zones where menacing scare-actors lunge from every darkened corner.
Additional details about Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights will be revealed soon. All tickets and vacation packages are on sale now. For more information about Halloween Horror Nights at either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.
MONTREAL, Canada —Aug. 8, 2018—Behaviour® Digital has revealed that DEATHGARDEN™ will enter Steam Early Access on Aug. 14, kicking off with a free week of gameplay for all players until Aug. 21. Set in the near future, DEATHGARDEN is an asymmetrical multiplayer game where a powerful Hunter preys in first-person on a team of five agile Runners playing in third-person in fast-paced matches.
SOFT LAUNCH AND PRE-ORDER OFFER
Behaviour also announced that players who participated in DEATHGARDEN’s alpha or beta – plus those who have pre-ordered the game – are invited to play during the soft launch of early access, which begins today. Progression made during early access will carry forward to the game’s official release, expected in early 2019 on Windows PC.
DEATHGARDEN is available to pre-order now through Aug. 13 for $29.99 at www.deathgardengame.com/preorder. Pre-orders are automatically upgraded to the Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes exclusive Origin cosmetic sets, a digital copy of the game’s soundtrack, and a digital art book. Players must pre-order or purchase DEATHGARDEN to join early access following the free week event.
CONSOLE LAUNCH IN 2019
Behaviour is also pleased to announce that DEATHGARDEN will make its way to consoles – on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One – early in 2019.
NEW CONTENT FOR EARLY ACCESS
New mode: Gather and Deliver
New time of day: Night
Progression and Customization
Main Hub (Locker Room)
Two new weapons and one fresh power for the Hunter
Two new perks for the Runners
“I would like to thank our community for providing mountains of insightful feedback during closed beta. We have been improving the game with all of it in mind and can’t wait for you to join us in early access. And this is only the beginning – we will continue to deliver regular title updates throughout the coming months!” said Matt Jackson, Design Director.
TWITCH STREAM CELEBRATION
Behaviour Digital invites players to join the DEATHGARDEN community for a live Twitch stream today, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m.. ET at www.twitch.tv/deathgardengame.
