From our geeky house to yours, we wish you a terrific holiday filled with joy and love. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
Author - Jerry Paxton
Returning after a three-year closure due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Queen Mary’s very own resident Master Magician and Apparitionist Aiden Sinclair is pleased to announce the debut of his teams latest presentation of paranormal illusions aboard the historic ocean liner called “57 Ghosts.” Witness and participate in a supernatural séance with Michael Rangel and come face-to-face with the spirited passed of The Queen Mary. Tickets are available for select nights at 57Ghosts.com.
Since The Queen Mary’s grand reopening on June 8th, 2023, reports of heightened paranormal activity have surged, particularly where the original third class dining hall was located. “We’ve observed a notable uptick in paranormal phenomena over the last few months. I’ve hosted shows onboard the Queen Mary since my residency started in 2018, and there are definitely more unexplained happenings and mysterious occurrences,” shared Aiden Sinclair, acclaimed Apparitionist and Master Magician behind “57 Ghosts”.
Set in the fully renovated and restored chamber located within the remains of the third-class dining hall, “57 Ghosts” transports guests from the present day to a place outside of time. Attendees will be captivated with unforgettable encounters by the spirits of the past while guided by experienced apparitionist Michael Rangel. The immersive 90-minute show highlights the fifty-seven lives that were lost aboard The Queen Mary and explores the legends of the hauntings that followed.
Sinlcair adds, “The Queen Mary saw 1,001 transatlantic crossings, she saw 8 years serving in WWII, and 57 recorded deaths. By opening the door to the past, you are never quite sure what will happen. We’re excited to welcome guests aboard the ship to learn the stories of those who never left.”
Voyage to the otherside with apparitionist Michael Rangel of “57 Ghosts” on select nights Friday – Sunday, starting at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $100 per person. Seating is reserved and extremely limited. Attendance is not recommended for those who are recently bereaved or under the age of 16 years old.
For a complete schedule, please visit www.57ghosts.com.
Developer Don VS Dodo and publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal that their real time economic strategy simulation game Industry Giant 4.0 will be coming to PC in the second half of 2024.
Players will be able to embark on a journey of economic dominance of their own, inspired by history making business leaders such as Rockefeller, Jobs and Bezos as they carve out a business empire. Big business means even bigger planning and Industry Giant 4.0 will allow players to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit as they navigate their business strategies through a diverse landscape of world events, climate regulations, and economic crises, all of which create a thrilling business dynamic.
Those looking to carve out a successful business empire will be pleased to know that Industry Giant 4.0 offers different industries including mines, farms, manufacturing as well as raw materials, intermediate products and end products to manage.
“We are aware of the emotions and the memories that players associate with Industry Giant. We know that we are taking on a great legacy and have big shoes to fill. We are confident, that with our passion for the franchise and genre as well as our fresh ideas we will turn IG 4.0 into an exceptional gaming experience that meets the expectations of both newcomers as well as long-standing fans of the Giant games“, says Co-Founder Matthias Lutz at Don VS Dodo.
“We are absolutely delighted to have a development team in Don VS Dodo, that not only understands the essence of the Giant franchise but also fully embodies our motto‚ Games With Heart and Soul‘ “, adds Matthias Wünsche, CEO of Toplitz Productions. “We are convinced that the studio will succeed in guiding Industry Giant into a productive future.“
Industry Giant 4.0 will encompass all the aspects necessary to create and manage a thriving business where utilizing important data will be instrumental in strategic decision-making across the value chain. A keen business mind means looking at all aspects, from the flow of goods to the condition and efficiencies of factories, stores and warehouses. Additionally, players will need to look at ways to enhance productivity, flexibility, innovation, and resource efficiency, and even construct transportation networks, plan production, manage finances, and navigate global events that can impact their bottom line.
Players will shape an industrial empire from the ground up with all of the available tools at their disposal to formulate a successful business. Industry Giant 4.0 aims to offer a comprehensive experience in transportation infrastructure, industrial building, production planning, and financial management.
As a visionary industrial giant or business team, players can confront the daily challenges of a dynamic business as they deal with the complexities of outside influences from seasonal challenges such as weather and random events, to market conditions and financial implications such as taxation and permits.
Industry Giant 4.0 isn’t just a game; it’s a journey into the heart of industrial strategy. From supply chain finesse to global market domination, players will craft their legacy in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce.
To find out more about the game and to wishlist it, head over to the games official Steam page here.
On January 30th, Conan The Barbarian, the award-winning epic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-ray for the first time. John Milius directs Academy Award-winning writer Oliver Stone’s adaptation of the pulp novels by Robert E. Howard to the big screen. A global phenomenon ruling the box office upon its initial release in 1982, the fantasy forged Schwarzenegger’s status as a true cinematic icon.
Schwarzenegger stars as Conan – enslaved as a young boy after cult leader Thulsa Doom (James Earl Jones) murders his parents. Conan pushes himself from slave to gladiator to freed warrior in search of Thulsa Doom to exact his vengeance. Along the way Conan learns of love, friendship, wisdom, and loyalty. The film features electrifying star performances by Schwarzenegger and Jones, and an impressive supporting cast, including Max von Sydow, Sandahl Bergman, Gerry Lopez, and Mako.
The Limited Edition 4K UHD comes in a 2-Disc set, loaded with extras, including new interviews with cast and crew, rarely seen footage and archival materials. The Blu-ray and 4K UHD Limited Edition sets each include a double-sided fold-out poster, six double-sided collectors’ postcards, an illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Walter Chaw and John Walsh, and an archive set report by Paul M. Sammon.
Also on the same day, Conan The Destroyer makes its debut on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The sequel to the wildly successful Conan The Barbarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as Robert E. Howard’s sword-wielding anti-hero. Conan is offered the opportunity to take a young princess (Olivia D’Abo) on a quest to retrieve the jeweled horn of the dreaming god Dagoth. In return, the love of his life Valeria will be brought back to life, though Conan and his fellowship get more than they bargained for as Dagoth may not be the benevolent demi-god they expected. Directed by Richard Fleischer, Conan The Destroyer features an international cast that includes supermodel/icon Grace Jones, Olivia D’Abo, NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain, Tracey Walter, and Sarah Douglas.
The Blu-ray and 4K UHD Limited Edition sets include a double-sided fold-out poster, six double-sided collectors’ postcards, an illustrated collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Walter Chaw and John Walsh, and an archive set report by Paul M. Sammon.
Bonus features include a brand new 4K restoration from the original negative, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), newly restored original mono audio and remixed Dolby Atmos surround audio, archive feature commentary by director Richard Fleischer, actors Olivia d’Abo, Tracey Walter and Sarah Douglas, newly filmed interviews and commentary with cast and crew, theatrical trailers, and an image gallery.
The month ends with a bang in Murphy’s War, coming to Blu-ray on January 30. Peter O’Toole stars as Murphy, the sole survivor of a German U-boat attack off the coast of Venezuela at the end of WWII. Nursed back to health by a Quaker nurse (Siân Phillips), Murphy has one goal: to destroy the U-boat that killed his mates. Nothing will stop Murphy from exacting vengeance. Featured co-stars of O’Toole include Philippe Noiret (La Grande Bouffe, Cinema Paradiso), and Horst Janson (Captain Kronos – Vampire Hunter, Shout at the Devil),. The film is directed by Peter Yates (Bullitt) and beautifully shot by Indiana Jones cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, with a propulsive score from John Barry.
Special features across the release include Running Out of War, a new visual essay by film critic David Cairns, A Great Adventure, an archive interview with assistant director John Glen, Dougie, Chic and Me, an archive interview with focus puller Robin Vidgeon, One Man Army, an archive interview with film critic Sheldon Hall, the theatrical trailer, an image gallery, a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Peter Strain, and an illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by film critic Philip Kemp.
Victura and Highwire Games today released three new missions for first-person tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah, nearly doubling the content in the game.
Watch the trailer, narrated by those who were there:
In Jolan Amusement Park, your team will aim to secure the open-air park by destroying mortar emplacements hidden throughout the park, while insurgents attack from hidden spaces and tunnels. Beset on all sides by the enemy, long sight-lines, and sketchy cover, you must emerge victorious.
Next, in Objective Virginia, You need to defend “Crazy Horse,” an M1 Abrams tank pushing deeper into the city from insurgents, vehicle-borne IEDs and spotters looking to detonate deadly munitions before you find them.
Finally, in West Manor, an Al Qaeda headquarters riddled with the smell of torture must be secured. As you aim to control the building, insurgents leverage tunnels to escape capture, flank and ambush you as you clear the location and head for the extraction point. Don’t turn your back for a moment in this incredibly tense scenario.
All three maps are available now, with more content and modes coming in 2024.
Six Days in Fallujah is available in Steam Early Access, and on-sale with a 25% discount for a limited time from December 19th, priced at USD 29.99. EUR 29.99 and GBP £24.99. Now featuring seven co-operative, four-player missions, Six Days in Fallujah’s urban maps are generated procedurally, simulating the uncertainty of combat, and offering unlimited replayability.
The most realistic simulation of urban combat to date, Six Days in Fallujah is developed with help from more than 100 Marines and Soldiers who served in the Second Battle of Fallujah, as well as more than two dozen Iraqi civilians and soldiers. Based on true stories from the battle, Six Days requires players to overcome real-world scenarios with their fire team by using real-life military tactics.
In the coming months, additional features and content will be introduced, including:
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Single Player Missions
Specific moments from the second battle of Fallujah from those who were there.
The Second Battle of Fallujah began in November 2004, after Al Qaeda in Iraq seized control of the city of Fallujah. Six months later, Iraq’s prime minister ordered a military operation in which Iraqi soldiers fought alongside American and British forces to retake the city. Within a few days it had become one of the world’s bloodiest battles in half a century.
Six Days in Fallujah recreates real stories from the Second Battle of Fallujah from the perspective of both coalition forces and Iraqi civilians. Beginning development 18 years ago, just months after the battle ended, Six Days in Fallujah was conceived by a Marine who was wounded during the battle.
Six Days in Fallujah is available now in Steam Early Access, and is published by Victura, and developed by Highwire Games, a studio founded by many of the original Halo and Destiny leadership. Six Days in Fallujah will expand its tense, challenging tactical shooter with a full release for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in 2024.
Today, Kerbal Space Program 2 will be receiving its biggest update yet, For Science! This update brings a brand-new game mode known as Exploration Mode, which adds progression and Science collection to the game through missions, an unlockable tech tree, and a campaign journey through the Kerbolar System. In addition to the new mode, there will also be new Science collection parts and a new interface for managing your Science collection. Atmospheric re-entry heating effects and thermal part behavior are also now available, and there are multiple quality of life improvements for the game in this update.
You can view the new gameplay trailer covering the update here:
Additional details can be found on the forum post here: https://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/topic/221185-for-science-ksp2s-first-milestone-update-is-available-now/
A truly smashing success! Saber Interactive and Tuxedo Labs are proud to celebrate Teardown’s acclaimed console launch and 2.5 million player milestone by releasing the Löckelle Motor Park pack for free, putting players on all platforms behind the wheel of two hulking monster trucks. The release is accompanied by a brand-new accolades trailer.
The Löckelle Motor Park pack is available for free today* to all players on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The content pack, previously released as an early-access pre-order bonus for Xbox players, includes a challenging obstacle course and two formidable monster trucks to take to the track. It is available as a free download on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, and in the game’s Mod Manager on PC. Driving enthusiasts will have even more to look forward to in spring 2024 when Teardown’s next premium DLC, “Folkrace,” adds a series of destructive racing game modes, three racetracks, and a fleet of new vehicles.
Winner of multiple awards, including Excellence in Design at the Independent Games Festival, Teardown’s realistic, real-time physics and fully destructible, voxel-simulated, ray-traced world give players immense freedom to discover unique emergent gameplay solutions to nearly any challenge. The game features a fully destructible 40-mission heist campaign, a Sandbox Mode offering endless possibilities, community-made mods on both PC and consoles, and more.
MADNIGHT 2024: Horror Showcase is an annual event from Madmind Studio, known for Agony and Succubus. This year’s presentation brought us some newly announced games and unseen footage from the previously revealed titles. The event re-broadcast is already available on our official YouTube channel. We’ve prepared separate trailers to make it all clear and well-organized. We hellishly invite you to watch these!
JINN
A completely new IP, connected to the “The World of Agony” universe. Jinn will leverage our developed tools for exploring fear, allowing the demon you’ll face to take the form of your worst fears!
SIRENS
It is an independent project with Madmind as the publisher. The game allows players to embody a Siren who has battled the most terrifying sea creatures over millions of years of evolution!
TORMENTOR
Over 16 minutes of gameplay from the story mode, showcasing the opening sections of the game. Don’t forget to put on headphones – that’s when the voices of tortured characters sound the best!
LUST OF GOD
This is our first material from the new game in the “Lust” series, serving as the official sequel to Lust from Beyond. Yes, Madmind has acquired the rights to continue this incredible story, and we can’t wait to show you more!
AGONY: LORDS OF HELL
It’s our take on the RTS genre in “The World of Agony”. The game was previously funded on the Kickstarter, and it just received a new trailer:
SANCTUS
Here is a new trailer from our FPP horror with logic puzzles and stealth elements. The presented story will be kept in the convention of drama and horror with erotic elements.
SUCCUBUS RUNNER
Here is something special for all fans of Succubus who enjoy quick sessions with phones in their hands:
Deck13 Spotlight is pleased to announce their ongoing support, in the form of patches and free content, with fans now getting the first expansion for Highrise City! The Metro & Planes DLC is available now for 2.99$, an amazing price point that allows players to create even more realistic cities and immerse themselves in an experience not to be missed.
Highrise City, the ambitious PC Steam ‘blockbuster’ city builder from FourExo Entertainment and Deck13 Spotlight, has built up and captivated a dedicated community constantly playing the unique mix between classic city builders and complex economy simulation. This unique format blows away recent competition for those who have experienced Highrise City’s complexity.
The new Metro & Planes DLC offers a new option for players to design their cities and create even more realistic environments and economy branches. The new airport adds a new way to trade resources and to increase the wealth of your cities. Use the all new metro system to optimize your public transport. The newly created metro uses a complex spline-based rail system which allows you to easily create complex metroline systems, to build even more realistic cities. Additionally, the new additions to the public transport will further lower the costs to your citizens, enabling them to travel even further distances to their designated workplace.
Global publisher and distributor Selecta Play is excited to reveal the content for the eagerly awaited physical boxed Blasphemous 2 Collector’s Edition, which will be released across Europe and North American specialist retailers on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5 in early 2024. Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17, Blasphemous 2 is a brutal side-scrolling Metroidvania action platformer and was originally released in the summer of 2023 to critical acclaim.
Selecta Play is responsible for the design and creation as well as the European and North American publishing and distribution of the boxed Collector’s Edition of Blasphemous 2 and has collaborated both with The Game Kitchen and Team 17 to create an incredible physical version for fans to collect.
As well as the full version of Blasphemous 2 on console, the Collector’s Edition will include a Steelbook case with exclusive artwork, a printed instruction manual created by the developers along with a thank you letter from the Game Kitchen team, a Marca del Martitio metal coin, three art cards with new illustrations, two CD’s of music composed by Carlos Viola along with a collector’s CD cover with code to download the digital soundtrack, a printed game guide with over 60 pages of Blasphemous lore, a beautiful album of illustrations and a certificate of authenticity all housed in a specially created premium finish collector’s box.