In a unique collaboration between immersive theatre pioneers Les Enfants Terribles and VR trailblazers vrisch, the world’s most famous detective makes his VR debut in Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament, a live-motion VR deductive adventure for one to four players coming soon for Meta Quest 2 via the Meta Store.
Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament is a single or multiplayer deductive adventure and the first VR game to feature interactive live-action FMV with professional theatre actors. On your journey, you can interrogate characters and visit locations to scour for clues to unravel the mystery. Play alone or with up to three other players to visit crime scenes all over London, then meet in the ‘Mind Fortress’ to construct a case against your prime suspect. The game challenges you to solve a typically absorbing Holmesian whodunit written by prolific theatre writer Anthony Spargo and Les Enfants Terribles’ Artistic Director Oliver Lansley, whose collective work spans books, tv, theatre and Amazon productions.
Will you solve the baffling case in time? Can you call on your friends for help? And where is Sherlock anyway? The answers are far from elementary.
The current ‘in development’ version of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Hung Parliament is currently available to purchase via AppLab and SideQuest. This version is complete and is being used for testing and community feedback for the developers to take onboard ahead of the full launch.
Don’t miss the chance to download Dying Light Enhanced Edition from the Epic Games Store for free* starting today, April 6, until next Thursday, April 13, 2023.
That’s not all, gamers can link an Epic Games account with Techland GG to claim a special welcome pack, available for both new and returning players.
Get ready to enter the post-apocalyptic world of Dying Light and watch the adrenaline-pumping trailer:
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Today, Star Wars fans can choose to represent their side of the Force with the new collectible Seagate® Solid State Drives (SSD) inspired by iconic characters of the Star Wars galaxy. Featuring interchangeable faceplate designs honoring Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and Luke Skywalker, the latest additions to the company’s line of licensed special edition storage devices bring PCIe Gen4 speeds, peak performance, and customization to the battle stations of Star Wars collectors and tech enthusiasts.
Officially licensed by Lucasfilm, the special edition FireCuda™ NVMe SSD represents the famed characters with three iconic LightsaberTM designs built on swappable heatsink faceplates so gamers can choose a design inspired by the Jedi or Sith that fits their collection at any moment. The drive includes customizable RGB LED lighting1 that shines through the faceplate to bring a galaxy of atmosphere to battle stations. The unique loading mechanism that attaches the interchangeable faceplates to the SSD and the heatsink were engineered and developed by EKWB. The integrated passive heatsink minimizes thermal throttling and maintains peak performance for longer periods of time.
Darth Vader
Luke Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
With up to 2TB of capacity and delivering sequential read speeds of up to 7300 MB/s, the drive enables gamers to harness the full power of PCIe Gen4 to dominate next-generation games and applications. Offering a high endurance rating of up to 2550 total bytes written (TBW), the special edition drive includes Seagate’s five-year limited warranty and three-years of Rescue Data Recovery Services™ so users have peace of mind as they choose their light side or dark side gaming destiny.
The Lightsaber Collection Special Edition FireCuda PCIE Gen4 NVMe SSD is available today for $184.99 (1TB) and $289.99 (2TB).
The Helm Audio F2 Planar Magnetic Dual Driver Wired Headphones are a high-end audio accessory designed for music enthusiasts who prioritize exceptional sound quality and comfort. The headphones are equipped with advanced planar magnetic drivers, which provide a clear and detailed sound across the entire frequency spectrum, and a dual driver design that combines a 50mm dynamic driver with a planar magnetic driver for a powerful bass response while maintaining the clarity and detail of the mid and high frequencies.
The first thing to notice about the F2 headphones is their sturdy build quality. The ear cups are made of metal and leather, providing a premium feel and ensuring that they can withstand daily wear and tear. The headband is also well-padded and adjustable, making it easy to find a comfortable fit for any head size.
Comfort-wise, the F2 headphones are designed to be worn for extended periods without causing discomfort. The ear cups are spacious and well-padded, and they come with interchangeable ear pads that allow for customization to fit any ear size. The ear cups also swivel, making it easy to adjust them to your preferred angle for maximum comfort.
In terms of sound quality, the F2 headphones are nothing short of exceptional. The planar magnetic drivers provide a level of detail and clarity that is hard to match with most headphones on the market. The sound signature is balanced and precise, allowing you to hear every detail of your favorite songs. The bass response is also powerful and well-defined, without overpowering the rest of the mix.
One of the significant advantages of planar magnetic drivers is that they offer a more natural and accurate sound than traditional dynamic drivers. The planar magnetic drivers are designed to move air in a more uniform and linear manner, resulting in a more precise and controlled sound. This means that you can hear every instrument and vocal in a mix clearly and with excellent separation.
Another notable feature of the F2 headphones is their dual driver design, which combines a 50mm dynamic driver with a planar magnetic driver. The dynamic driver is responsible for producing the bass response, while the planar magnetic driver handles the mid and high frequencies. The result is a sound signature that is both powerful and detailed, making it ideal for listening to all types of music, from classical to hip-hop.
The F2 headphones come with a detachable cable that connects to the left ear cup. The cable is made of high-quality materials and is designed to be durable and tangle-free. The cable also features an in-line remote and microphone, making it easy to control your music and take calls without having to remove the headphones.
One potential drawback of the F2 headphones is their price. At their current price point, they are a significant investment, and some users may be hesitant to spend that much money on a pair of headphones. However, if you prioritize exceptional sound quality and comfort, the F2 headphones are well worth the investment.
In conclusion, the F2 Planar Magnetic Dual Driver Wired Headphones are a premium audio accessory that delivers exceptional sound quality and comfort. The headphones are well-made, with sturdy construction and comfortable ear cups that are designed to be worn for extended periods. The planar magnetic drivers and dual driver design provide a balanced and precise sound signature that is unmatched by most headphones on the market. While they may be on the pricier side, the F2 headphones are an excellent investment for anyone who values exceptional sound quality and comfort.
Today, Disney+ announced the highly anticipated Original series “The Muppets Mayhem,” starring Lilly Singh, Tahj Mowry, Saara Chaudry and The Electric Mayhem Band, will premiere with all episodes on Wednesday, May 10. The Disney+ Original series from Disney Branded Television is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio.
“The Muppets Mayhem” follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora Singh (Singh), the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.
“The Muppets Mayhem” stars Lilly Singh (“A Little Late with Lilly Singh”) as Nora, Tahj Mowry (“Baby Daddy”) as Moog, Saara Chaudry (“The Mysterious Benedict Society”) as Hannah, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, Matt Vogel as Floyd Pepper and recurring guest star Anders Holm (“Workaholics”) as JJ.
Based on characters created by Jim Henson, the series is developed and written by executive producers Adam F. Goldberg (“The Goldbergs”), Bill Barretta (“The Muppets,” “Muppets Haunted Mansion”) and co-executive producer Jeff Yorkes. Michael Bostick, Kris Eber and The Muppets Studio’s David Lightbody and Leigh Slaughter also serve as executive producers. Original music by executive music producer and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Linda Perry.
The Disney+ Original series from Disney Branded Television is produced by ABC Signature and The Muppets Studio.
Inquisitors! Publisher Kalypso Media and developer The Dust S.A. have today released fresh story details for new title, The Inquisitor, offering a glimpse at the grim events that led to the city of Koenigstein’s turbulent history in the first teaser trailer. Prepare to put your judgment to the test in Q4 2023 when the dark fantasy title will be released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Are you ready to unearth the truth of Koenigstein?
The Inquisitor transports players to an alternate 1500 A.D. rife with corruption and sin. In this alternate religious reality, Jesus did not die upon the cross but instead broke free and sought violent vengeance on non-believers. Centuries later, in the name of the Lord, an army of zealot Inquisitors continue to mercilessly enforce their so-called Holy Law. Set in the city of Koenigstein, players take on the role of Mordimer Madderdin, servant of God and an Inquisitor whose duty it is to investigate the crimes that plague the walls of the city. But, the malevolent mysteries extend far beyond the outskirts of Koenigstein. Unbeknownst to those around him, Mordimer is able to enter the mysterious Unworld. Here, he can uncover the sinister secrets that lie deep within the souls of his suspects… but at what cost? Take on multiple story-driven cases and use strategic sleuthing to track down and interrogate suspects, piece together evidence or even resort to brute force to reveal the sacred truth.
The Holy Office awaits your arrival in Q4 2023 when The Inquisitor will be released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
Indie developer Out of the Blue and publisher Raw Fury have announced that the story-driven puzzle adventure game Call of the Sea VR will release on April 13, 2023, for Meta Quest 2 for $19.99. Set in the far reaches of the South Pacific in the 1930s, this BAFTA-nominated tale of mystery and self-discovery has been redesigned for virtual reality to immerse players in its beautifully crafted environments, which were rebuilt from Unreal Engine 4 to fit Meta Quest 2 capabilities. Solve clever first-person puzzles while embarking on a story-driven adventure full of love, suspense, and surreal surprises.
Journey across the ocean to a lush island paradise as Norah, voiced by Cissy Jones (Firewatch, The Walking Dead), a lone woman on the trail of her husband’s missing expedition. As you investigate the clues hidden in this forgotten place, you’ll uncover the remnants of a lost civilization. What secrets does it hold, and what will you unearth in your quest for the truth?
Explore this stunning world in VR for the very first time, surrounding yourself in stunning tropical environments brimming with fantastic sights, lost ruins, and subaquatic landscapes. Search for clues and solve a variety of clever puzzles to piece together what really happened.
Released on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, the original Call of the Sea was nominated for Best Debut Game at the 2021 BAFTA Games Awards. Call of the Sea VR was nominated for Best Immersive Game at the 2022 Raindance Immersive Awards.
Call of the Sea VR will feature full voice-over in English, French and Spanish, plus localized support for Japanese and German. More languages will be added post-release. For more information, visit the official website, and follow the game on Twitter. You can wishlist the game now on the Meta Quest store.
NACON and RaceWard Studio, NACON Studio Milan’s racing label, are pleased to announce that TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is now open for preorders. Developed by the racing-game veterans at RaceWard Studio, TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 lets you experience the sensations of the most dangerous race in the world. The official game of the legendary race will be available from 11 May 2023 on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™.
When preordering the TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 base game, you receive the official livery celebrating John McGuinness’s 100th start. This iconic livery marks the rider’s competitive history on the fairing of his 2022 Honda CBR1000RR-R SP.
Those who preorder the Racing Fan edition of TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 receive the following:
The official livery celebrating John McGuinness’s 100th start
Early access to TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 48 hours before the game’s official release
The Racing Fan edition also includes additional bonuses without preordering:
A starter pack with 380 points so you can upgrade your motorbike more quickly
Free access to the 2023 Tourist Trophy roster DLC
New features and content included in TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3:
The official Tourist Trophy course
A total of 200km of drivable roads with points of interest and challenges to discover, including 60km for the Snaefell Mountain Course
32 different circuits, including both historic and current courses
Close to 40 Superbike and Supersport motorbikes
Over 20 official riders
Improved physics for more precise cornering and braking management
A wide range of motorbike upgrades to achieve better performance
A new “Open Roads” feature so you can freely explore the Isle of Man
11 different types of activities, including two that can be customised
Multiplayer with the option to create open and private online lobbies
Online competitions with weekly and monthly events
A cross-gen compatible game
Purchasing any version of the game grants access to the next-gen and old-gen versions of the game for the same platform
TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 will be available on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5,
Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™ from 11 May 2023.
Funko Games today announced the Star Wars Rivals Card Game, an all-new expandable card game experience featuring endless layers of strategy and fun within every era of the Star Wars galaxy. Arriving late spring 2023, the award-winning tabletop gaming studio will offer a Premier Set and expansive Character Booster Packs, encouraging fans to join the dark or light side of the Force, build teams and battle for control of locations in the Star Wars galaxy.
Inspired by one of the most iconic franchises in pop culture history, the Star Wars Rivals Game challenges players to choose a side and create a squadron of iconic characters in an attempt to collect the most location cards and win against their opponent. Each character from across the Star Wars galaxy has three unique action cards featuring exciting abilities, creating endless strategies when combined with other characters during their fight for the galaxy. The fully expandable game experience also offers fans never-before-seen art stylization in miniature sculpts and card art.
“The latest collaboration with Lucasfilm for the Star Wars Rivals Game has continued to elevate Funko Games’ collectible offerings through its all-new art style, including awesome hologram variants,” said Deirdre Cross, Head of Funko Games. “We’re excited to introduce fans to new immersive gameplay, allowing them to experience unforgettable Star Wars locations as they join the light or dark side of the Force and battle it out with their favorite characters from every era.”
The Premier Set offers fans four character-themed game movers and character cards, an exclusive prism die, 14 action cards, 18 tokens and markers, and 12 location cards, which include four that are exclusive to the set. For Star Wars fans of all skill levels, the game system features fast-paced gameplay that’s easy to jump into with exciting dice-rolling and card revealing moments.
An extension of the Premier Set, Light Side and Dark Side Character Booster Packs expand game play with each including one character-themed game mover and character card, two location cards, game die, five action cards, 16 tokens and markers. Also available in late spring 2023, Light and Dark Side Character Booster Packs can be combined for immediate play or added to Premier Sets, as they intensify gameplay and spark an epic showdown featuring characters from every era of the Star Wars galaxy.
Additional details about the highly-anticipated Star Wars Rivals releases include:
Star Wars Rivals – Premier Set
Ages 7+
2 players
MSRP: $19.99 USD
Star Wars Rivals – Character Booster Packs (Sold Separately)
Ages 7+
2 players
MSRP: $4.99 USD each
A limited pre-release sale for all Star Wars Rivals products will begin at Star Wars Celebration, April 7-10, 2023. Star Wars Rivals Premier set will be available starting May 4, 2023, with availability in all U.S. Walmart store locations early June 2023. The game will be available at retailers everywhere later this year.
Indiana Jones will return to the Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of Lucasfilm’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” starring Harrison Ford as the legendary hero archaeologist and directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari,” “Logan”), on Thursday, May 18. The highly anticipated final installment of the beloved franchise–a big, globe-trotting, rip-roaring cinematic adventure—will screen out of competition. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” will open in theaters June 30.
Mangold said, “In 1995, I was honored to come to Cannes with my first film as part of Director’s Fortnite. Twenty-eight years later, I am proud to return with a slightly larger spectacle. My legendary collaborators and I are very excited to share a brand new and final Indiana Jones adventure with you!”
Starring along with Ford are Phoebe Waller-Bridge (“Fleabag”), Antonio Banderas (“Pain and Glory”), John Rhys-Davies (“Raiders of the Lost Ark”), Toby Jones (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”), Boyd Holbrook (“Logan”), Ethann Isidore (“Mortel”) and Mads Mikkelsen (“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”). Directed by James Mangold, the film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall and Simon Emanuel, with Steven Spielberg and George Lucas serving as executive producers. John Williams, who has scored each Indy adventure since the original “Raiders of the Lost Ark” in 1981, has once again composed the score.
