Author - Jerry Paxton

GamingShogun 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Series – Speakers and Headphones

2022/12/15

Getting a good set of speakers or headphones can be a chore. There are simply SO many options to choose from. Well, let the ol’ GamingShogun take that burden off your plate and step right up for a good old fashioned gift guide. This time, speakers and headphones!

TV Soundbar

Winner

Samsung HW-Q990B

Samsung’s HW-Q990B soundbar is the best wireless DOLBY ATMOS enabled soundbar on the market today. It’s easy to use, extremely powerful, and will cost you a pretty penny. However, if you are a discerning cinephile who wants that amazing surround sound at home in a soundbar form factor, this is the one to get.

Price: $1899.99

Samsung Link

Runner-Up

Creative Stage 360

Coming in at the opposite end of the price spectrum is Creative Labs Stage 360 soundbar. Equipped with DOLBY ATMOS as well, the Creative Stage 360 provides decent surround sound while not breaking your budget.

Price: $229.99

Creative Labs Link

Computer Speakers

Winner

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Katava V2X Soundbar

Creative Labs knocked it out of the park with their Katana V2 soundbar earlier this year. However, they couldn’t leave well-enough alone and decided to take the V2 to another level. Enter: The Katana V2X. It’s the same Katana V2, just in a 40% smaller form factor and slightly less expensive price point. It also features a host of connection options: USB-C, HDMI ARC, optical-in cable, AUX-in cable, and wireless Bluetooth® 5.0! Also, the sound quality is fantastic – you won’t go wrong with the Katana V2X for your computer sound solution.

Price: $279.99

Creative Labs Link

Big Wallet Energy Option

Razer Nommo Pro

Razer’s Nommo Pro is simply a set of next-level computer speakers for a very high price tag. THX Certified Premium Audio coupled with Dolby Virtual Surround Sound and a powerful, downward-firing subwoofer makes for a mean customer. The Razer Nommo Pro – you’ll have great sound, just “Nommo” money!

Price: $579.99

Razer Link

Headphones

Winner

RIG – 800 Pro HS Wireless Headset and Base Station

RIG’s 800 PRO wireless gaming headphones are so comfortable. Couple that extreme comfort with a snazzy charging dock, long 24-hour battery life, and lag-free wireless performance and you have one terrific set of headphones. The price is great too, and isn’t so expensive that it prices itself out of most budgets.

Price: $149.99

RIG Link

Runner-Up

RØDE NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones

The RØDE NTH-100 professional over-ear wired headphones offer exceptional sonic performance and superior comfort. They may be designed with creators in mind, but the natural sound reproduction and voluminous sound make these amazing when paired with a nice soundcard or DAC. I love these headphones for both gaming and movie-watching!

Price: $149

RODE Link

Ear Buds

Winner

Apple Airpod Pro 2nd Generation

Apple’s AirPods Pro 1st generation earbuds were (and still are) an outstanding choice for your on-the-go audio. The AirPods Pro 2nd generation takes that initial design one step further with better noise cancellation, improved adaptive transparency, faster CPU, and better spatial audio. This doesn’t even mention the improvements to the MagSafe charging case, which now features a built-in speaker!

Price: $249

Apple Link

Runner-Up

EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid Closed Acoustic Wireless Earbuds

EPOS makes some mean speakers, and the GTW 270 hybrid takes all that quality and design and shoves it down into the form factor of a set of ear buds. Not only can you pair it with your smartphone, but it was also designed to run via a USB-C wireless dongle that allows you to utilize it with your computer or game console! GENIUS! Of course, it also features a charging case to let the ear buds rest inside when not providing your ears with great sound, so that’s another positive.

Price: $149

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Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 Trailer

2022/12/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Disney+ released the trailer and key art for season 2 of acclaimed Lucasfilm Animation series “Star Wars: The Bad Batch.” When the new season opens, months have passed since the events on Kamino, and the Bad Batch continue their journey navigating the Empire after the fall of the Republic. They will cross paths with friends and foes, both new and familiar, as they take on a variety of thrilling mercenary missions that will take them to unexpected and dangerous new places. “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” season 2 stars Emmy Award® nominee Dee Bradley Baker (“American Dad!”) as the voice of the Bad Batch and Emmy Award® nominee Michelle Ang (“Fear the Walking Dead: Flight 462”) as the voice of Omega. Emmy Award® winner Rhea Perlman (“The Mindy Project,” “Cheers”) returns to guest star as Cid, Noshir Dalal (“It’s Pony,” “The Owl House”) returns to guest star as Vice Admiral Rampart and Emmy Award® winner Wanda Sykes (“The Upshaws,” “Black-ish”) makes her guest starring debut in the series as Phee Genoa.

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” is executive produced by Dave Filoni (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”), Athena Portillo (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”), Brad Rau (“Star Wars Rebels,” “Star Wars Resistance”), Jennifer Corbett (“Star Wars Resistance,” “NCIS”) and Carrie Beck (“The Mandalorian,” “Star Wars Rebels”) with Josh Rimes (“Star Wars Resistance,” “Star Wars: Visions”) and Alex Spotswood (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars Rebels”) as producers. Rau is also serving as supervising director with Corbett as head writer and Matt Michnovetz as story editor.

“Star Wars: The Bad Batch” streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning January 4, 2023, with the first two episodes.

List of episodes and airdates:

Jan. 4 — Episode 201 “Spoils of War” & Episode 202 “Ruins of War”
Jan. 11 — Episode 203 “The Solitary Clone”
Jan. 18 — Episode 204 “Faster”
Jan. 25 — Episode 205 “Entombed”
Feb. 1 — Episode 206 “Tribe”
Feb. 8 — Episode 207 “The Clone Conspiracy” & Episode 208 “Truth and Consequences”
Feb. 15 — Episode 209 “The Crossing”
Feb. 22 — Episode 210 “Retrieval”
March 1 — Episode 211 “Metamorphosis”
March 8 — Episode 212 “The Outpost”
March 15 — Episode 213 “Pabu”
March 22 — Episode 214 “Tipping Point”
March 29 — Episode 215 “The Summit” & Episode 216 “Plan 99”

Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Showcase II

2022/12/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software today unveiled new gameplay videos for Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world, action role-playing-game launching February 10, 2023. The gameplay videos provide a look at the open world outside Hogwarts Castle via broom flight, a deeper look at combat in the Dark Arts Battle Arena and personalization in the Room of Requirement.

In the first section of gameplay, the player, a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the late 1800s, mounts their broom flying low over the open world. Flying above the Scottish Highlands, the player lands to explore a hamlet which provides an opportunity to meet different witches and wizards while also participating in quest opportunities. The player then mounts an Onyx Hippogriff (a Hippogriff variant exclusive to pre-orders) to traverse the landscape as it changes to winter and the land is covered by snow.

In a deeper dive of the combat, the player, wearing the Dark Arts cosmetic set, walks through the Forbidden Forest before riding a Thestral to the Dark Arts Battle Arena. The Dark Arts Cosmetic Set, Thestral Mount, and Dark Arts Battle Arena are available exclusively in the Hogwarts Legacy Deluxe Edition or for purchase in-game in the Dark Arts Pack. The player immediately casts an Avada Kedavra spell to show the enemy’s health bar instantly go to zero. Tools such as potions and plants from the Room of Requirement can be brought with the player into combat to help defeat enemies more efficiently.

In the final video, the player visits the Room of Requirement. The entire space can be personalized and the architecture can be changed as the player conjures objects into the space. Conjurations can be found at Tomes and Scrolls in Hogsmeade or rewarded for completing various activities throughout the game. Utility items like planting pots and brewing stations can also be customized. Over the course of gameplay, the player will be able to conjure the Loom which can be used to customize and add magical properties to their gear. And finally, the player walks to the Vivarium where beasts are cared for. A Graphorn, Niffler, Kneazle and Mooncalf are revealed. By petting and feeding a beast, they will give the player the magical ingredients needed to customize and upgrade their gear. A toy chest is also available to play with the beasts and the beasts can be given individual names.

To view and share the Hogwarts Legacy – Gameplay Showcase II, visit: Hogwarts Legacy Gameplay Showcase II on YouTube

For more information on how to pre-order Hogwarts Legacy, visit: www.hogwartslegacy.com

Super Nintendo World Opens on February 17th at Universal Studios Hollywood

2022/12/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, the innovative, immersive and highly-anticipated themed land officially opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on Friday, February 17, 2023. So, get ready; this exciting debut marks SUPER NINTENDO WORLD’s official arrival to the United States.

This all-new, dynamic land will be a visual spectacle of vibrant colors and architectural ingenuity located within a newly expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will feature the groundbreaking “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, as well as many thrilling and interactive activities designed to engage the entire family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom. Along with themed dining at the Toadstool Cafe™ and shopping at the 1-UP Factory™ retail store, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will be an inspiring, game-changing addition to the world-famous theme park.

From the moment guests pass through the iconic green pipe, a journey filled with exploration, discovery and play awaits that is entirely unlike anything they’ve experienced before. Their journey begins as they enter Peach’s Castle before venturing further into the colorful Mushroom Kingdom.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will sweep guests into the 360-degree world of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach where they will become an integral part of their exhilarating universe. Plus, with purchase of a Power-Up Band™ – wearable, interactive wristbands – guests will be able to deepen their interactions across the land.

As the countdown to the grand opening begins, here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

“Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge:” This all-new, technologically-advanced ride, inspired by the popular Mario Kart™ video game series, will seamlessly fuse cutting-edge augmented reality (AR) with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces along a moving ride track. Set against a multi-sensory backdrop of color, sound and movement, guests will be seated in stadium-style, four-seat vehicles as they navigate familiar courses through the creative use and integration of head mounted AR goggles. This unique feature is a key point of differentiation that distinguishes this ride from other theme park attractions.

The premise of “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” is simple but equally inspiring and challenging, appealing to guests of all ages regardless of gaming experience. As part of Team Mario, guests will steer through underwater courses and courses in the clouds to compete for the Golden Cup while collecting coins to defeat Team Bowser and win. “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” raises the stakes for guests as an intriguing and repeatable ride with a variety of outcomes.

Mount Beanpole: This towering landmark sits at the heart of the land and also serves as the entry queue for “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.”
Bowser’s Castle: Adorned with a breathtaking sculpture of a large and powerful Bowser, this structure serves as a key centerpiece of the land, home to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD’s signature ride, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.” As guests navigate the winding corridors and pass through the hall of medallions and trophies of the ominous castle towards the “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, they will learn more about Bowser’s calculated plans to defeat Team Mario for the coveted Golden Cup.
Power-Up Band™: These wearable, state-of-the-art wristbands sync with Universal Studios Hollywood’s free downloadable app to level-up the guest experience within the land and enhance its many interactive elements. These include, but are not limited to, keeping individual and team scores, collecting digital coins and obtaining keys after winning challenges throughout the land. Power-Up Bands will also invite guests to enjoy extra-special interactions with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach. They will come in six design options with character themes and will be available for purchase both within the land and at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD retail shops located in the theme park and on CityWalk.
Interactive Gameplay: Within the land, guests will become fully engulfed in an engaging world of real-life gameplay, including punching ? Blocks to collect digital coins and a variety of interactives. They will discover a new dimension of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD via the interactive binoculars employing augmented reality technology positioned within the land. Guests can beat the four Key Challenges and collect keys from Goomba, Koopa Troopa, Piranha Plant and Thwomp interactive activities to ultimately allow access to the culminating boss battle with Bowser Jr. These energetic, familiar and fun interactive games will further enhance the entire kinetic experience within the land and immerse guests into the unique world of Super Mario.
Toadstool Cafe™: The land’s signature restaurant Toadstool Cafe will serve a gourmet menu perfected by Chef Toad where he will greet guests upon entry. Menu items prepared fresh daily include Toadstool Cheesy Garlic Knots, Super Mushroom Soup, Piranha Plant Caprese, Mario Bacon Cheeseburger, Luigi Pesto Chicken Burger, ? Block Tiramisu and Princess Peach Cupcake.
1-UP Factory: What better way to commemorate a visit to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD than to visit the 1-UP Factory retail shop to purchase collectable memorabilia. The 1-UP Factory will offer an extensive selection of merchandise from Mario and Luigi themed apparel to iconic character hats and an array of plush characters, including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is conceived in partnership with Nintendo and the visionaries at Universal Creative to deliver exhilarating entertainment with innovative technological achievements inspired by characters and video games that have appealed to Nintendo fans for generations.

More information and details will be shared soon. In the meantime, guests can visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for theme park updates. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Review of Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood 2022

2022/12/14

Jerry Paxton

Articles, Geek News, Misc Review, News, Reviews, Screenshots / Photos

The holidays have returned to Universal Studios Hollywood, bringing with it the wholesome fun of Grinchmas as well as the magical mischief of Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We arrived at Universal Studios Hollywood early on a Sunday when we were not sure if it would be raining or not. Thankfully, the weather ended up being nice and cold without any rain that could have delayed or postponed any outside activities. I’d like to thank Universal Studios Hollywood’s press team for helping us get this access.

Walking into the park, we were greeted with beautiful holiday decor adorning just about every building and storefront. The Universal Plaza is the main home of Grinchmas, housing all the event’s activities and especially the Grinchmas tree itself. The Grinchmas tree is always impressive, and this year is no different. Guests can take their pictures with the Grinch himself as well as various residents of Whoville. The makeup artists applying the various Grinch and Whoville prosthetics should be given some serious kudos. Their edges are well-blended and everything looks movie quality. One thing we just had to do while at Grinchmas was get our picture taken with the Grinch’s dog, Max. Such a sweet dog, wearing the Max cowl that feature the character’s antler. Also in the Grinchmas area are special food and drink vendors just for the occasion, so be sure to grab a sweet treat!

After Grinchmas, we made our way into Hogsmeade and Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Once again, the decorations are themed perfectly and it really helps transport guests into that fantasy world created by J.K. Rowling and WB Pictures (the Harry Potter films were made by Warner Bros. however, in a stroke of brilliant collaboration, Universal has the theme park space). The Three Broomsticks restaurant is the primary dining spot I like to frequent when visiting the park and they had some seasonal offerings which I just couldn’t order – it’s a lot of food! Instead I opted for the stew and some hot butter beer. It was a great pairing, especially with how blustery and cloudy it was that day. Of course, we had to attend a wand ceremony at Olivander’s as well as ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

What trip to Universal Studios Hollywood would be complete without an excursion on the world famous Universal Studios Tour. The 45 minute tour took us to all the usual spots around the Universal backlot with the exception of Courthouse Square (with the Back to the Future clocktower) as something was filming there that day. One thing I still dislike about the current direction of the Studio Tour is its growing reliance on 3D film attractions like they have done with Fast and the Furious and King Kong. I remember going on the studio tour as a child and being in absolutely shock at the size and presence of the then-practical King Kong animatronic. The 3D film stuff just loses so much of that experience. Also, I seem to be one of the people that gets more than a little dizzy during these experiences – but, I digress…

Once back at the park’s Upper Lot, we walked around some more and enjoyed the Animal Actors show. Seeing the trainers and their animals perform is always a treat. We also took a ride on The Simpsons Ride (unfortunately, it is showing a lot of its age at this point).

Our time at Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood was an absolute blast. It is a breath of festive fun for the whole family. Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood runs now through January 1st, 2023. Check out the Universal Studios website for ticket information, hours, and more.

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Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Update 8.0 Live Now

2022/12/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Since November 10, the simulation hit Police Simulator: Patrol Officers has been available for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One and Xbox Series S|X. Originally scheduled for the first quarter of 2023, publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Aesir Interactive are already releasing the next major content Update 8.0 today. It is now available for download free of charge on all platforms.

These are the contents of Update 8.0:

The ability to cancel a call for an ambulance or tow truck.
Emergency vehicles coming from the opposite directions more often
Improvement of the ‘Ask for directions’ function
Added intuition feedback for player accidents when leaving the player accident unattended
Other various bug fixes and improvements, including:
- Higher callout rate
- Less gameplay hitches
- Better performance in precinct on Xbox One X
- Improved performance when POIs are found
- Textures are loading faster now on PlayStation^®4

All other planned updates, their release dates and contents can be viewed on the Trello board.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Showdown on Ruhnuk Expansion Launched

2022/12/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

BioWare and EA have launched the next major update for the beloved MMORPG Star Wars®: The Old Republic™ – Game Update 7.2, Showdown on Ruhnuk! This update introduces the all-new Star Wars planet, Ruhnuk, which includes new story content and Daily Area, new World Boss, a variety of player interface and experience improvements including colorblind mode, a PvP revamp with a brand-new 4v4 map, as well as some increases and changes to Gear Progression.

New Content:

Story Overview: Mandalore the Avenger, born Shae Vizla, is in pursuit of the main base of operations of rogue Mandalorian Heta Kol which has led her to Ruhnuk, an inhospitable planet at the center of an electrical nebula.
A New Planet: Ruhnuk is a brand new planet to Star Wars that no one has ever seen before, is dry and arid but features many river valleys that cut through its desert-like landscape.
Daily Area: The new story arc will have players assisting Mandalore’s forces in the aftermath of the main story mission where they’ll learn more about what’s important to the Mandalorians under Shae Vizla’s command. Players will help track down one of Field Marshal Heta Kol’s ruthless followers as he conducts secret experiments.

Player Interface & Experience Improvements:

A variety of player interface and experience improvements will be made in 7.2, including the ability to deconstruct and delete multiple items, the introduction of the new colorblind mode, a new pop-out map to streamline pathfinding, and a host of other UI and UX improvements.

PvP Revamp & New PvP Map:

Revamped PvP boasts two queues, 4v4 and 8v8, which will allow for more balanced matches and quicker matchmaking, players will also now be able to join as 8 player groups and claim rewards from a new seasonal reward track. Players can also now enjoy the new 4v4 map, Onderon Palatial Ruins.

Gear Progression Updates:

Players will now be able to obtain stronger gear with an increase to upgradeable item rating and an increase to the Power Floor reducing the time required for new players to catch up and participate in endgame activities.

Into the Dead 3 Reveal Teaser Trailer

2022/12/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Leading games developer and publisher PikPok® today announced development has commenced on Into the Dead® 3, the highly anticipated sequel to the multi-million downloaded game Into the Dead 2.

With over 150 million downloads across a number of games on multiple platforms — including mobile, console, and Netflix — the world of Into the Dead continues to expand. In Into the Dead 3, roughly 10 years have passed since the events of Into the Dead 2. With society still torn apart by a devastating zombie apocalypse, players will discover gripping personal stories of adversity and survival, as well as the high-octane action they have come to expect from this highly successful franchise.

Into the Dead 3 will feature more heart-pounding missions, powerful weapons, deeper lore, and challenging gameplay, with the addition of new strategic and tactical aspects focused on trying to repair an impossibly broken world. Survivors will meet a whole new cast of characters, along with a few familiar faces, allowing both newcomers and veterans of the series to jump right into the action.

“With Into the Dead 3, we are leveraging the spiritual foundation of Into the Dead 2, but are building out something much larger and more ambitious to deliver a highly expansive gameplay experience,” said Mario Wynands, CEO of PikPok. “We are continuing to actively support Into the Dead 2, but after 10 years and over 150 million downloads, our development of Into the Dead 3 is a big milestone in the roadmap of the franchise and an exciting step for the company.”

Adult Swim Horror Movie Yule Log By Creator of Too Many Cooks

2022/12/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Adult Swim fans received an early holiday gift last night with the reveal of a new feature horror film from Casper Kelly, the acclaimed writer/director behind the viral Adult Swim short “Too Many Cooks.” Fans who stay tuned for the “Adult Swim Yule Log” after last night’s Season Six finale of “Rick and Morty” witnessed a traditional holiday fireplace video transform into Adult Swim’s first-ever live-action feature. After last night’s surprise airing on Adult Swim, a must-see uncensored version of “Adult Swim Yule Log” is now available to stream on HBO Max and to purchase digitally.

“At this time of year, it’s nice to recognize the people important to you, and for us, that’s Adult Swim fans,” said Michael Ouweleen, president of Adult Swim and Cartoon Network. “We hope they enjoyed this gift that literally no one knew they wanted.”

Described only as a “cozy crackling fire,” viewers were forewarned that the TV-MA yule log contained “violence, adult language, and brief nudity.” After beginning with festive fireplace visual and holiday music, “Adult Swim Yule Log” gives way to unfolding a pulse-pounding story set within a remote cabin in which a mysterious and deadly fireplace constantly burns. Filled with mind-bending twists and a bizarre cast of characters, “Adult Swim Yule Log” welcomes viewers into a surreal, genre-defying thriller.

Kelly explains: “Last year during the holidays I was watching a yule log video and suddenly I had an image of legs walking past the fire, just slightly out of focus, and hearing dialogue off screen. I loved the mysteriousness of that, and a story started to form. I’m so grateful to Adult Swim for taking the plunge with me, and I’m so proud to have made their first live-action film!”

Like Kelly’s massively successful short, this micro-budget horror feature was also filmed entirely in Adult Swim’s hometown of Atlanta with local talent. Written and directed by Kelly (“Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell”), “Adult Swim Yule Log” stars Andrea Laing (“The Game”) and Justin Miles (“Half Baked 2).

The end credits song “The Fireplace” was performed by Puddles Pity Party and composed by “Too Many Cooks” scribe Shawn Coleman with lyrics by Kelly. It will be released by WaterTower Music and will be available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all digital streaming services beginning tomorrow.

DreadXP Announces New Studio to Bring Titles to Console Platforms

2022/12/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC News

DreadXP — an independent horror publisher and production company — is thrilled to announce that it has founded a new development studio tasked with bringing DreadXP’s library of unique and spooky Windows PC games to consoles. DreadXP’s console port initiative begins with imminent Nintendo Switch releases of Sucker for Love: First Date, independent developer AkaBaka’s popular Lovecraftian dating sim, and the newly-acquired atmospheric horror game Iron Lung from developer David Szymanski. Both titles arrive on Nintendo Switch on December 16, 2022. Other DreadXP titles coming to Nintendo Switch include The Mortuary Assistant and SPOOKWARE in Q1 2023.

“As DreadXP has grown, one of the top requests that we’ve received from fans is having access to our games on consoles,” said Ted Hentskchke, Head of DreadXP Productions and Producer. “We searched far and wide for development partners to faithfully port our developers’ titles, and our search for talent led us to the creation of our new porting studio, Port My Game Collective (PMG Collective). We are excited to introduce console gamers to our slate of games for the first time and look forward to our goal of simultaneous multiplatform game launches.”

“As DreadXP enters console game publishing, we’re looking at our existing library of games as well as other cult hits in the horror genre that deserve to be played by as many gamers as possible,” said Abbey Smith, Co-Producer at DreadXP. “Our highly-rated visual novel dating sim Sucker for Love: First Date is the first of our existing titles to get ported. And in 2023, we’ll launch The Mortuary Assistant and SPOOKWARE on Nintendo Switch as well.”

She continued, “We also have the honor of publishing David Szymanski’s previously self-published PC game, Iron Lung, on Nintendo Switch next week. This is a new era for DreadXP, and we are so excited to put more spooky games into the hands of horror fans worldwide.”

The full list of presently announced DreadXP titles coming to consoles is as follows:

Sucker for Love: First Date — Nintendo Switch
Iron Lung – Nintendo Switch
SPOOKWARE — Nintendo Switch
The Mortuary Assistant – Nintendo Switch

Sucker for Love: First Date is available now for Windows PC on Steam, Itch.io, and the Epic Games Store, and on December 16, 2022 for Nintendo Switch. A sequel, titled Sucker for Love: Date to Die For, was announced in September 2022.

A frequent DreadXP creative contributor on such titles as Squirrel Stapler in Dread X Collection 2, independent developer David Szymanski is also known for DUSK and Gloomwood. Called “one of the most terrifying games I have ever played” by Vice Waypoint and “brilliant” by Destructoid, Szymanski’s Iron Lung was self-published for Windows PC in March 2022. The game is a short, dread-driven experience set many years after an event called The Quiet Rapture erased all hospitable planets from existence. Players embark on a journey into a newly discovered ocean of blood on an alien moon. In a claustrophobic one-man submarine, they’ll plunge the depths of the blood ocean and photograph their findings in search for any trace of remaining natural resources… and hope that whatever lives below doesn’t find them.

Iron Lung releases on the Nintendo Switch on December 16, 2022.

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