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Resident Evil Vinyl Album Announced

April 9, 2020 – Laced Records and Capcom team up once again to bring fans Resident Evil™ soundtracks on audiophile-quality vinyl. Pre-orders are now open for the Resident Evil™ 4 soundtrack on four LPs, featuring remastered audio from the 2005 Nintendo GameCube™ title, and brand new sleeve artwork by Boris Moncel.

Resident Evil 4 fundamentally changed the survival horror series by injecting action gameplay and moving to a more action-packed over-the-shoulder camera. The gaming world continues to celebrate it as one of the most tightly designed and inventive video games ever made — a true classic that inspired many other games across several genres. For the music score, composers Shusaku Uchiyama and Misao Senbongi ratcheted up the tension with layers of unsettling electronic sounds and percussion loops; and also created fan favourite tracks “Serenity” and “Save Theme” suffused with anxious, atmospheric synths.

The soundtrack has been remastered specifically for this release and will be pressed onto audiophile-quality, 180g heavyweight vinyl LPs to be housed in a special gatefold box set. It is available as a Standard Edition (traditional black discs) and Limited Edition (‘muddy gold’ discs — exclusive to the Laced Records store.)

The Resident Evil 4 (Original Soundtrack) quadruple vinyl can be pre-ordered now via www.lacedrecords.com (www.lacedrecords.co outside of the USA) and will ship in June 2020.

Price: GBP £70 / USD $80

The vinyl set is only available in North America and EMEA (Europe, Middle-East, and Africa) territories.

Maggie Simpson in ‘Playdate with Destiny’ to Premiere Tomorrow on Disney+

BURBANK, Calif. (April 9, 2020) – Today Disney+ set a playdate with the Simpsons announcing the animated short film “Maggie Simpson in ‘Playdate with Destiny’” will stream globally on the service beginning tomorrow, Friday, April 10. “The Simpsons” creator Matt Groening shared a special handwritten note on social media revealing the news with fans around the world:

The film begins on a day that seemed like just another day at the park for Maggie Simpson. But when Maggie faces playground peril, a heroic young baby whisks her from danger — and steals her heart. After a blissful first playdate, Maggie can’t wait to see her new baby beau again the following day, but things don’t go exactly as planned. Will fate (or Homer) get in her way?

Originally released in theatres before Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” “Maggie Simpson in ‘Playdate with Destiny’” builds on the success of the franchise’s 2012 Academy Award-nominated film, “Maggie Simpson in ‘The Longest Daycare,’” which will also begin streaming on Disney+ later this month. Both films join the service’s impressive “The Simpsons” collection including “The Simpsons Movie” and 30 seasons of the Emmy Award-winning television series.

Sci-fi RPG Hellpoint Delayed

Seattle – April 9, 2020 – Today, developer Cradle Games and publisher tinyBuild have made the difficult decision to postpone the release of the upcoming dark Sci-fi RPG Hellpoint, previously scheduled for a PC & console launch in April 2020.

Now, the game is scheduled for release by the end of Q2 2020. Cradle Games are planning to use the extra development time to incorporate all the feedback they have received from players of the recently released free chapter, The Thespian Feast.

Cradle Games and tinyBuild have also released a new short teaser trailer, focused on the game’s 3D-printed protagonist, the artificial human known as The Spawn:

Matt Boudreau, Creative Director at Cradle Games: “In light of the unprecedented events facing the world, we have been forced to postpone the launch of the game. We plan to use the additional development time not just for polishing, but also to address the feedback we’ve gathered and make Hellpoint an even better gaming experience for everybody! The feedback of the community had such enthusiasm and energy.”

About Hellpoint

Hellpoint is set in the aftermath of a massive quantum cataclysm called the Merge. You wake up on board the Irid Novo space station, a beacon of galactic cooperation and scientific exploration gone horribly wrong. What happens next will be solely determined by your choices.

Key Features:

  • Souls-like gameplay in a unique setting: Explore the derelict space station of Irid Novo and face bizarre enemies with a tight and unforgiving combat system.
  • Occult space story: Blending science and fantasy, the intensely atmospheric dark sci-fi setting will keep you searching for answers.
  • Dynamic World: The Quantic System acts as a dungeon master, slightly transforming the game world every time you die and triggering events as the station revolves around the black hole.
  • Jump-in co-op and PvP multiplayer: Ask a friend to press Start to join a couch co-op session or call for assistance online. Hellpoint offers a full, uninterrupted co-op story with shared loot drops.

Todd McFarlane Launches Masterworks SPAWN Kickstarter

Tempe, Ariz., –April 8, 2020 — In 1992, the very first Spawn comic book hit the shelves setting a sales record for an independent comic book. A few years later, in 1995, the first Spawn action figure was released to critical acclaim and helped usher in a whole new way of giving you detail and ‘art’ to your action figures.

Now, twenty-five years later, Todd McFarlane is joining forces with Kickstarter to deliver an updated version of that original 1995 Spawn Action Figure and Comic release. The new Original Spawn Action Figure and Comic Remastered (2020) figure will be 7-inches tall and come with a huge folding cape and weapon. The articulation in this version will be more than double what the original action figure had, and the included comic cover will be remastered by the international award-winning artist and creator of the Spawn character, Todd McFarlane.

The Original Spawn Action Figure and Comic Remastered (2020) Kickstarter campaign is now live at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spawnmasterworks/original-spawn-comic-and-toy-remastered-2020

“We’re thrilled that Todd McFarlane Productions is bringing Spawn to Kickstarter. When McFarlane launched his first line of toys in 1995, he showed that creative independence is a key ingredient in doing something innovative and new within an established and sometimes stagnant industry,” said Nick Yulman, Kickstarter’s Head of Design & Technology. “We’re creating this new section for Toys on Kickstarter to celebrate the launch of this project and to inspire more independent toy designers to follow their visions.”

“As an artist and a creator, I have worked to evolve my creations to the highest artistic level achievable. I’m going back to the beginning of the first Spawn Action Figure and Comic I ever created. It will be remastered and modernized with all the skill sets, details, and technology that I have learned over the past 26 years to bring you the best version of that iconic Spawn Action Figure and Comic from 1995,” said Todd McFarlane, Spawn creator and legendary artist. “It’s an honor that Kickstarter is creating a new toy section on its platform and debuting it in conjunction with the first-ever Spawn Kickstarter.”

This newly remastered Original Spawn Action Figure and Comic (2020) version will come in a collector box with a slipcover to help preserve the condition of the figure, comic, and packaging. And speaking of the actual blister packaging, it will mimic the original design from the classic action figure of 1995, though upgrades will be all across the final product.

A new resealable shell will be used so that you may take out your Spawn Action Figure and Comic for display, but also be able to return them both into their packaging as you have never opened it in the first place!

Finally, if you choose, you can get an autograph by Todd McFarlane himself. Todd will be personally signing a nameplate that can be used for display with your Spawn Action Figure and Comic. And each autographed item will also come with a bonus weapon: A reimagining, hyper-detailed updated version of the wooden plank weapon from that original Spawn Action Figure from 1995.

To simplify this offering, there will be only four levels: A CLASSIC costume version. A MODERN costume version (with new head), an ARTIST PROOF (what we’re calling the ‘black & white), and lastly, the 3-PACK bundle which will include a Classic, Modern and Black & White figure. The latter two figures are getting new head sculpt! The first three levels will be offered with or without an autograph while the 3-Pack will only be offered with an autograph. And each of the single figures will have a NEW never-seen-before cover remastered by Todd McFarlane himself. The backing levels range from $40 to $160 based on the offerings.

This is your chance to get in on history as it repeats itself in this remastered version of the action figure and Comic that helped changed the industry of action figures itself. For additional, information visit the FAQ on the Spawn Kickstarter page. To stay updated on the Spawn Kickstarter Campaign Follow Instagram: @ToddMcFarlane, Twitter @Todd_McFarlane and FB @LikeToddMcFarlane

Program Name: SPAWN MASTERWORKS

Official Product Name: Original Spawn Action Figure and Comic Remastered (2020)

Description of Product: Original comic book with remastered cover art by Todd McFarlane and a Spawn 7-inch action figure with folding cape, weapon(s), base, and over 20 moving parts. Resealable clamshell and a collector box and slipcover for protection and display. There are four different offerings and some levels will include the option of getting a hand-signed autograph from award-winning artist and creator of SPAWN, Todd McFarlane.

Available Exclusively on Kickstarter Spawn Masterworks Original Spawn Action Figure and Toy Remastered 2020

Shop Titans PC Release Date Trailer

MONTREAL – APRIL 8, 2020 – Attention all shoppers! The award-winning simulation role-playing game Shop Titans is arriving on Steam for PC starting May 5, 2020. Players on PC and mobile devices can assemble to create a bustling city through the game’s synchronous cross-platform play feature. Whether at home or on the go, Shop Titans players can craft, negotiate and sell their way to the top.

Shop Titans blends an extensive item crafting system, one-on-one negotiation gameplay with customers to secure the best sale price, and treasure-seeking adventures – all supported with hilarious character-driven humor and stunning in-game graphics. Players can create powerful equipment to stock their shop and sell to customers, assemble a team of customizable heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable crafting materials.

Other features for Shop Titans on Steam for PC include:

● Synchronous Cross-Platform Play – Players can tend to their store on PC or run the shop remotely on mobile devices for seamless, never-ending entertainment. Players can also team up across both devices, making for an even greater multiplayer experience.

● Enhanced Visuals and PC Support – Shop Titans on PC supports 1080p resolution, 60 frames-per-second gameplay, refined controls for mouse and keyboard input, interface optimizations designed for long play sessions and re-scaled UI elements, giving players an all-new way to experience the game.

● Personalized Hero Creation – Players can recruit and customize Heroes from 18 classes with handcrafted items to fight monsters and gather valuable resources.

● Cooperative Guild Teamwork – Team up with friends from around the world by joining a guild to conquer special limited-time events and play in the worldwide player-driven marketplace to accelerate earnings and progress alike.

“It is a testament to Shop Titans’ success as we continue to see a steady growth in the community since launching the game on mobile devices over a year ago,” said Johan Eile, General Manager of Kabam Montreal. “The PC platform is a great opportunity for new players to discover this innovative title and find out why millions of people have come to enjoy it.”

“This is an exciting time to be a Shop Titans player,” said Tim Fields, CEO of Kabam. “Players new and established can benefit from these PC enhancements, especially the synchronous cross-platform play between PC and mobile. I am very proud of our team on what they have accomplished to elevate the Shop Titans experience even further.”

Shop Titans launches on Steam May 5, 2020 as a free-to-play download and is now available for wish-listing here. For more information, please visit Shop Titan’s official website, Facebook and Twitter.

Kingdom Hearts Union x Cross Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

LOS ANGELES (April 7, 2020) – SQUARE ENIX® invites players around the world to celebrate the fourth anniversary of KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross], the hit mobile game with over 10 million downloads. From today until May 1, KINGDOM HEARTS fans can adventure across Disney worlds and celebrate the game’s anniversary with the following limited-time events and bonuses:

  • Anniversary Log-in Bonus – All players will receive 10,000 Jewels by simply logging-in during the campaign
  • 2 Million Jewels Giveaway – Keyblade wielders who have logged into the game since January 2018 will be eligible to win Jewels. A total of 2 million Jewels will be given away, with 50 winners to be announced each week throughout the campaign; a total of 200 winners will each receive 10,000 Jewels.
  • Hades Cup Event – The fan-favorite Hades Cup makes its return to the game, offering players a chance to earn rare rewards by completing challenging quests.
  • Fourth Anniversary Celebration Quests – By completing a variety of quests, players can earn special event Medals and their accompanying Trait Medals to upgrade them.
  • KINGDOM HEARTS III Quiz Event – Back by popular demand, players can earn fabulous in-game rewards by correctly answering trivia questions relating to KINGDOM HEARTS III.
  • Organization XIII Battle Event – The shadowy members of Organization XIII are back in this limited-time event. By completing quest missions and defeating each member, players can earn valuable rewards.
    “Big Bonus” Challenge Event – Players can earn up to 5,000 Jewels by completing this limited-time event.
  • New and Returning Avatar Boards – Players can purchase the brand-new Stitch-Lined Suit and Chalk-Lined Suit Avatar Boards to dress up their characters. Other popular Avatar Boards will also return for purchase during the anniversary period.

More information about the anniversary celebration is available on the @kh_ux_na Twitter page.

Players can also dive into a new original story, centered around the mysterious Young Xehanort, in KINGDOM HEARTS DARK ROAD, a unique mobile experience within KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross], later this year. More information is available on the @kh_dr_na Twitter page.

KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross] is available now as a free-to-play app (with in-app purchases) through the App Store® and on Google Play Store™ and the Amazon Appstore.

Construction Simulator 3 Console Edition Launch Trailer

Düsseldorf, Germany, April 7, 2020 – True to the slogan “GET TO WORK”, astragon Entertainment and weltenbauer. SE are happy to announce the official release of the Construction Simulator® 3 – Console Edition today. Following the great success of the popular mobile version of the game, construction enthusiasts can show their skills at controlling heavy machinery now also on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Another implementation of the game for Nintendo Switch™ will follow later this year.

Within the European based setting of this exciting simulation game, players get access to more than 50 officially licensed vehicles and construction machines by well-known and popular brands and manufacturers such as Caterpillar®, Liebherr, CASE, Bobcat, Palfinger, STILL, MAN, ATLAS, Bell, BOMAG, WIRTGEN GmbH, JOSEPH VÖGELE AG, HAMM AG and MEILLER Kipper. Thanks to this huge vehicle fleet, players can look forward to proving their construction skills in more than 70 challenging missions. Starting with smaller gardening works and delivery contracts, the construction of single-family homes and apartment buildings, high-rises and industry halls, up to road construction and bridge building missions, the huge and free accessible game world of the Construction Simulator® 3 – Console Edition is offering long-lasting construction fun for players of all ages!

The Construction Simulator® 3 – Console Edition for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One is now available for 14.99 EUR / 14.99 USD (RSP) as a digital download on the PlayStation® Store and the Microsoft Store. The digital download version of the Construction Simulator® 3 – Console Edition for Nintendo Switch™ as well as the cartridge version of the Construction Simulator® 2+3 – Switch Edition (available in selected countries) will be published later this year.

Construction Simulator® 3 – Console Edition for PlayStation®4 on the PlayStation® Store:
https://store.playstation.com/en-gb/product/EP2430-CUSA17659_00-CESD661680000000

Construction Simulator® 3 – Console Edition for Xbox One on the Microsoft Store:
https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9pfwhz390tg6

SnowRunner Season Pass DLC Revealed

PARIS — April 7, 2020 — SnowRunner, Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive’s definitive off-road driving game, rolls out April 28 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store. SnowRunner expands and improves upon nearly every aspect of the original MudRunner, and that trend will continue well after launch with all the content featured in the SnowRunner Season Pass.

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The SnowRunner Season Pass will feature new vehicles, maps, activities and more, delivered in four phases, each with its own theme and a huge new region. Discover vast wilds set in fresh locations like Canada, Russia and Wisconsin, as well as powerful new vehicles to explore them in alone or with friends in four-player co-op.

Even those without the Season Pass will receive plenty of free bonus DLC after launch, including more extreme cargo, plus new activities, skins, trials and more! Modding support will continue to grow, with new types of missions that take players on unique off-road adventures, like hunting for the lost wreckage of a World War II bomber.

You can grab the SnowRunner Season Pass now by pre-ordering SnowRunner — Premium Edition, available with an exclusive bonus via the official game store.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 Review (Xbox One)

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is the latest motorcycle racing title from the folks at Kylotonn and NACON. Its timing is perfect, what with the actual Isle of Man TT race being canceled due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Now, racing fans can participate in a simulated race, with beautiful visuals, realistic handling and physics, as well as well-implemented career mode. Kylotonn is no stranger to racing, with the developer making racing titles since 2013. They’re also the force behind the long-time racing game franchise WRC, so you can probably guess that TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is geared as a simulation more than an arcade racer.

As a motorcyclist myself, I understand better than most just how easy it is for our two-wheeled machines to lose traction with the road and TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 simulates this perfectly. Be prepared to experience a lot of horrific high and low-side crashes in your career as a racer. That being said, TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 features some great riding physics and, while I am not a sport rider (I tend towards the cruiser side of the bike world), I can imagine how realistic they are even with the comparatively low speeds I have rode my machine at. Thankfully, there is a tutorial on the basics (even manual transmission usage), then the game leaves you to explore on your own. Gameplay is fast and furious, and you’ll have to take your corners at just the right velocity and lean angle, all while competing against other racers. Speaking of other racers, the “enemy” AI is sometimes strange with some bikes being much faster than the rest for no apparent reason and some popping into (or out of view) at odd moments. It’s not horrible or game-breaking, but it is worth mentioning.

Visually, the game is pretty, with lots of nice environments to enjoy as your careen past at 180 mph. It’s not the most stunning game ever made by any means but, come on, you need to be watching the road, not the trees! The in-game audio is  usually impressive, with the audio for the various bikes you’ll ride and compete against being recorded from their real-world counterparts.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 also features a career mode where players can buy their own bikes or ride a sponsored/team bike in various races. Throughout a player’s career, they can unlock perks which will give you advantages as well as get new bikes to ride. Career mode will also see the players managing their reputation as well as money, both of which are very important to unlock new challenges/races as well as buy new bikes, parts, etc.

If you are a fan of motorcycle racing or simulations, you’ll find TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 to be a worthwhile pursuit. If you are looking for a casual racer, this probably isn’t your cup of motor oil. TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is available now on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC platforms. While we played the game on the Xbox One platform, if you are a PC gamer, I’d highly recommend getting a wheel or joystick controller for play. I am digressing, but they really should make motorcycle handlebar controllers at some point.

Final Fantasy XIV Online Patch 5.25 Out Today

LOS ANGELES (Apr. 7, 2020) – FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online’s Patch 5.25 update arrives today, which introduces the “Save the Queen” quest series—a new adventure featuring a story written by Yasumi Matsuno (FINAL FANTASY Tactics, FINAL FANTASY XII), who also penned the narrative for the wildly popular Return to Ivalice raid series.

This latest update includes additional new content for crafters and gatherers, as well as new battle content tied to the new weapon enhancement quest series:

  • New “Resistance Weapon” Enhancement Quest Series: “Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr” – Adventurers can obtain powerful weapons and learn more about the Hrothgar homeland, the Bozja Citadel through this all-new quest series that will receive regular updates in future patches. Players can experience new Resistance Weapon Quest Battles consisting of multiple boss fights, with progress being saved as you advance.
  • New “Extreme” Difficulty Trial – Parties of eight players can challenge this new challenging trial battle.
  • Crafter and Gatherer Content: “Skysteel Tools” – This new questline will allow Disciples of the Land and Hand to upgrade their Skysteel Tools into even more powerful versions. This questline will also receive subsequent updates in future patches, allowing players to further upgrade these tools.
  • New Items, Recipes, Furnishings, and more.

Full Patch 5.25 notes can be found here: https://sqex.link/pNy6vr

Players can also participate in the seasonal event, Hatching-tide 2020, which ends on April 13. This special event offers players limited-time rewards, including two bunny costumes and new housing items. More information on Hatching-tide 2020 can be found here: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/lodestone/special/2020/Hatching_tide/

Additionally, fans can now watch all six episodes of ‘The Creation of FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers’ series. The series provides an in-depth look at various parts of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online’s development, including several key developers sharing behind-the-scenes insight on how they create the wildly successful MMORPG.

The complete series is available to watch on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrFWly2wJzL7M7K_VhnD63YBNyuuzqmNj

Players eager for more FINAL FANTASY XIV adventures can look forward to the FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festivals coming to North America, Japan and Europe in 2020 and 2021. A video preview of what’s to come can be viewed here:

For more information about Fan Festival locations and dates, please visit https://fanfest.finalfantasyxiv.com.

Players new to FINAL FANTASY XIV Online are invited to download a free trial to access content up to level 35, create up to eight playable characters and experience the different playable races, classes, and jobs with no restrictions on playtime. New players who wish to experience the free trial may register here: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is the third expansion for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online and has received acclaim from critics and fans alike since its release in July 2019. Packed with striking new environments, the new gunbreaker and dancer jobs, Hrothgar and Viera races, Trust system and much more, FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers offers players both old and new hundreds of hours of content to explore.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at www.esrb.org for more information about ratings.