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World War Z: Aftermath Free Thrill of the Kill Update Out Now

Watch your back! The new “Thrill of the Kill” update has arrived in World War Z: Aftermath, the ultimate co-op zombie shooter from Saber Interactive. Available for free today on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, this latest update brings a ton of new ways to slay, including new mutators, weapon perks, and prestige perks.

World War Z also has a special treat for all you vibe-seekers out there: the new WWZ Lo-fi Beats to Relax/Study to video! The end of the world is a big mood, so grab a notebook or curl up in bed and chill out to six hours of raspy groans and spine-tingling moans from humanity’s last days. And remember to like and subscribe!

The “Thrill of the Kill” update introduces a brand-new set of six mutators for Challenge Horde Mode:

  • Anthrax: Special zombies leave a poisonous cloud upon death which can infect players.
  • Toss a Coin: Receive 10 supplies after killing a special zombie with a melee attack.
  • No Deliveries: All defenses and supplies in the store will be restricted.
  • Banshee: Screamer shouts deal 10% health damage at any distance.
  • Gladiators: The player who kills the most zombies during the wave earns additional resources.
  • Sinusitis: The Infector’s spitting distance is doubled, so watch out!

Nine new weapon perks are also available to enhance different aspects of your gameplay, including damage counters, reload speed, melee stamina and more. In addition, there are four fresh prestige perks for each existing class to acquire (32 in total), so grab your weapon of choice and take on the horde!

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe Physical Editions Pre-Order Info

 iam8bit, together with developer Crows Crows Crows, have announced that premium goods will soon be available for The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe, the brilliant and expanded re-imagination of the experimental narrative-driven first-person game The Stanley Parable. 20 percent of net proceeds from all purchases of The Stanley Parable merchandise will be donated to the non-profit charity 350.org to fight climate change.

Starting today, true fans can choose from:

  • The retail edition, available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $29.99, available at retailers worldwide starting July 19
  • The iam8bit Collector’s Edition, available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 for $74.99
  • The Stanley Parable CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Audio Tape featuring two sides of instructional audio and bonus content for $19.99
  • The Stanley Parable vinyl soundtrack for $46.99
  • The Button That Says The Name of The Player Playing The Game for $9.99

The retail edition features the game alongside four art cards, featuring perfectly mundane imagery from treasured Stanley Parable locations. It will be available at retailers worldwide starting July 19.

The iam8bit Collector’s Edition is an elite collection featuring exclusive cover art by Fatih Oztürk. Including The Stanley Parable: Reassurance Bucket Manual, several “Official Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe Merchandise” stickers AND a 5” PVC Stanley figurine (also known as Figleys, Stanlurines, Mini-Stans, Stanley-Figs, Figlureanlurines, Figanleys, Stiggley-Wiggleys)- this collection is not for the mundane fan.

For the ultimate ticket to a new world of productivity, fans are in luck with The Stanley Parable CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Audio Tape. A CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Tape on #ffffff Cassette, this efficient machine possesses two sides of instructional audio, occasionally interrupted by new music, remixes and bonus audio content by Kevan Brighting, Tom Schley and William Pugh.

The Stanley Parable 2xLP is an eclectic collection of the very best songs from the hallmark indie title, spread across two discs and pressed recycled black vinyl. Featuring extraordinary music from The Blake Robinson Synthetic Orchestra, Yiannis Ioannides, Christiaan Bakker, and Tom Schley. Experience a mix of whimsical orchestral tunes, surprisingly tense ambient sounds, and heroically inspiring themes, sure to stir something deep within the formerly settled soul. Boasting brilliant album art by Dominik Johann and additional album art by William Pugh featuring a loving tribute to Stanley’s possibly-traitorous sole companion, The Reassurance Bucket. Reassured fans who purchase the 2xLP will also receive a treat of (3) 18×24 motivational posters.

Hey Tony, The Button That Says The Name Of The Player Playing The Game lights up correctly but all it ever says is “Jim”. I don’t know how to fix it, it just keeps saying “Jim”. We loaded all the names in the world onto the button but… it just- it just calls everybody Jim!? I thought it was supposed to say my name, or… the name of somebody playing The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe but… I don’t know. I am just so stressed out by this, we’re supposed to be announcing today. Maybe I am Jim? Maybe that’s who I’ve been? I’ve not felt like myself… Please don’t include this in the press release, I just needed somebody to vent to… – Jim

Shipping for the iam8bit Collector’s Edition, The Stanley Parable CopyConductor 980 TX Instructional Audio Tape and The Stanley Parable 2xLP begins in Q3 2024.

New Predator: Hunting Grounds Updates On the Way

The Jungle is alive once again. Predator: Hunting Grounds will release new content in 2024 and 2025 with the game’s original creator and asymmetrical multiplayer expert, IllFonic Inc. as the new publisher, collaborating with 20th Century Games to breathe more life into this fan-favorite.

“This game has a strong, enthusiastic player base and a vocal community that wants to see the game updated and supported,” remarked Charles Brungardt, CEO of IllFonic. “Now that IllFonic is publishing games, we knew we had to get Predator: Hunting Grounds back. We knew we needed to get back to the Chopper!”

Later this year and into 2025, following Patch 2.49 this April, fans can expect future DLC content, balance improvements, and an update to support Predator: Hunting Grounds on PlayStation®5 (PS5®) consoles. Even more exciting, for the first time, Xbox fans will have the chance to take on or become the iconic extraterrestrial warrior on Xbox Series X|S later in the year as well.

What is coming to the jungle in 2024/2025 –

  • April 2024: Patch 2.49 will cover the currently released PS4 and PC: Steam / Epic Predator: Hunting Grounds. The focus is on player movement, Fireteam weapon rework and balance, Predator weapon balance, and UX/playability improvements. More to come in the team’s patch notes.
  • Late 2024 Release: Xbox Series X|S, PS5 Release: Predator is coming to Xbox. This release is focused on next-gen running on Unreal 4.27, Vivox, and Wwise, with a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition offered.
  • Winter Release, 2024: New Predators
  • Spring Release, 2025: More new Predators

Six Flags Great Adventure Now Open Daily for Spring Break

Six Flags Great Adventure Resort, invites guests to enjoy the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park daily, from March 28-April 7. During its 50th anniversary season, enjoy record breaking roller coasters including Kingda Ka, El Toro and Nitro. Families will also enjoy milder thrills with two areas dedicated specifically to junior thrill-seekers.

Beginning March 30, guests of all ages can once again experience the Wild Safari park when it reopens the Safari Off Road Adventure. Off-road vehicles with a driver and guide will take guests on an immersive and informative safari tour leaving from the theme park or new Safari Base Camp. This completely reimagined location at the Wild Safari entrance/exit allows guests to experience the Safari Off Road Adventure outside of the theme park. The area also includes retail and dining locations, animal experiences and more.

WHERE:

Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Blvd.
Jackson, NJ 08527

REDMAGIC Unveils the VC Cooler 5 Pro Phone Cooler

REDMAGIC will launch the VC Cooler 5 Pro. This innovative accessory has a magnetic attachment and a back clip for versatile usage. Its unique liquid cooling technology offers efficient cooling and is even compatible with Apple MagSafe.

The REDMAGIC VC Cooler 5 Pro is an advanced cooling system designed to enhance performance with a Cyberpunk design. It is highly effective in reducing temperatures by up to 35 degrees Celsius and can reach a low of -12 degrees Celsius. With superior cooling technology, this device provides an enhanced gaming experience and sets new performance standards. The cooler will be available for purchase at redmagic.gg starting from April 15th.

Ranch Simulator Sells Over 1 Million Units

Ranch Simulator, which transitioned from Early Access to full release in November 2023, has now sold over 1 million Steam units. The indie game is also the best-selling job simulator on Steam, making it a standout hit.

The multiplayer ranching sim, developed by two-person team Toxic Dog and published by Excalibur Games, continues to receive substantial content updates and additions.

Robert Stallibrass, Managing Director of Excalibur Games, said “We’re delighted with player reception to Ranch Simulator and look forward to welcoming even more players to the game as it continues to go from strength to strength.”

Pavel Ryzhenko, Project Manager at Toxic Dog, said “We couldn’t be happier with how players have responded to our game throughout early access and beyond. We’re proud to have reached 1 million copies sold and are eternally grateful for all of the support the community has shown us over the years.”

The Twenty-Sided Tavern Cast Announced

Producers Curious Hedgehog and Showpath Entertainment, under license from Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro, are thrilled to announce the cast of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D) live theatrical production The Twenty-Sided Tavern. Gather your party, and experience the interactive theatrical adventure that has captivated critics and audiences worldwide, with previews starting at Stage 42 (422 W 42nd St) in New York City on Friday, April 19, 2024, and an official opening of Sunday, May 5, 2024. Tickets are on sale at thetwentysidedtavern.com.

The cast will star co-creators DAGL (Drunk Shakespeare) as Dungeon Master & Sarah Davis Reynolds (The Twenty-Sided Tavern) as Tavern Keeper, in addition to Tyler Nowell Felix (“Modern Family”) as Fighter, Madelyn Murphy (The Twenty-Sided Tavern) as Mage, and Diego F. Salinas (Drunk Shakespeare) as Rogue. Completing the cast are RJ Christian (Parade at American Theater Group), R. Alex Murray (“Boardwalk Empire”), Cassidy Sledge (“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” at Radio City Music Hall), and Alex Stompoly (A Christmas Carol at Theatre in the Mansion.

A global phenomenon and leader in cross-platform fantasy entertainment, D&D is the most popular tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) in the world, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of the festivities, producers David Carpenter (Slava’s SnowShow, PUFFS), Sarah Davis Reynolds, and David Andrew Laws of Curious Hedgehog, along with David Hutchinson and Nathan Brine of Showpath Entertainment (MONOPOLY Lifesized, The Paddington Bear Experience, The SpongeBob Musical) present an all-new, unique, and audience-engaging production that just might involve dungeons, possibly even dragons, and is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

At DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the audience is not just a viewer but the “fourth player,” influencing key decisions via Gamiotics, a browser-based software that allows you to vote on where the story will go — what characters appear, what experiences they explore, and more. With a cast of five actors and over 30 playable characters, audiences will experience an expansive fantasy world set in the Forgotten Realms, and face riddles, puzzles, combat, and more, to help shape the story. Laughter will flow like ale and with the audience in full control and exciting reveals around every corner, no two shows are alike! For those seeking a more daring experience, there are opportunities to join the action onstage and test your strength (or dexterity, or wisdom, or charisma) through a variety of rollicking games, including trivia, charades, and the ever-popular Fantasy Beer Pong. Featuring behind-the-scenes talent from popular theatrical shows such as Dimension 20, Marvel’s Rogers: The Musical, Beavis and Butthead and more, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern is the game you know and the experience you’ll love but bigger and better than ever.

Called “A sure-fire hit,” by the British Comedy Guide, and declared “fantastic fun… utterly excellent” by Broadway World, the original experience played sold-out engagements in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Chicago Tribune raved that the show is “a total blast, not least…due to the pleasure of being surrounded by so many kindred spirits.”

The worldwide growth and popularity of D&D has spawned a diverse array of immersive products, content, and experiences including a massive and passionate community of players, expansive maps, countless game guides, live events, streaming shows, an award-winning AAA video game, and a major motion picture – DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Honor Among Thieves.

Previews begin April 19, 2024, and the quest officially launches on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Plans to launch a national tour are under way. Tickets to DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern are now on sale via thetwentysidedtavern.com, telecharge.com, or by calling 800-447-7400. Adventurers curious to learn more can join the community via Discord.

New Homeworld 3 Dev Diary Lays Out Game Changes

Today Gearbox Publishing and Blackbird Interactive published a new Homeworld 3 dev update which highlights some key changes the development team has made based on community feedback from the Steam Next Fest demo.

Notable changes include:

  • Updates to controls
    • All keybinds are now re-bindable
    • Increased movement and rotation speed of the default camera settings for a smoother experience
    • Updated the legacy control scheme to replicate Homeworld 2 Remastered’s controls and feedback
  • More exciting combat
    • Increased ship hitpoints by 30%
    • Made improvements to formations so they are more beneficial/strategically valuable
    • Support Frigate pilots now heal friendly ships without being directly instructed for increased autonomy
  • Classic Attack has returned
    • As with older Homeworld titles, ships can now attack in one direction while moving in another for increased combat depth
  • HUD and quality of life adjustments
    • Players can now use a slider to adjust the scale of the HUD in the settings menu
    • NLIPS (Non-Linear Inverse Perspective Scrolling) has been fixed to ensure players can still see and easily select smaller ships like Fighters even when zoomed very far out
  • General balance changes to War Games
    • Doubled the amount of objectives that can happen during a run
    • Resource Controllers are now free but take significantly longer to produce in War Games

Fallout 76: Atlantic City – America’s Playground Launch Trailer

Today, Fallout 76 launched Atlantic City – America’s Playground. This free update is now available for all Fallout 76 players across all platforms. The update introduces new questlines, open exploration of Atlantic City and a new season full of adventurous rewards.

America’s Playground welcomes players back to Atlantic City, where they can experience new quests as well as enjoy free exploration of Atlantic City. These new quests take place across Atlantic City and Appalachia. In Atlantic City, players will deal with the Overgrown threat that is taking over the flooded city center.

Meanwhile, in Appalachia, the Russo family has evicted the Mothman cultists and turned the Ingram Mansion into a swanky night club. But beneath the surface of their glamorous exterior, the Russos are harboring some dark secrets, and they need your help.

Fallout 76: Atlantic City – America’s Playground is now available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and 4. Fallout 76 is also available on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra. All the details on Atlantic City – America’s Playground can be found here.

America’s Playground also marks the start of Fallout 76’s Season 16: Duel with the Devil. This season’s theme is an epic fight between Rip Daring and the Jersey Devil. Players can look forward to playing their way through the ranks and become a high roller collecting unique rewards. More details on everything Season 16 has to offer can be found here.

In addition, players can now acquire a Fallout 1st Seasons Pass. Players who are already Fallout 1st members will automatically get the Seasons Pass and access to premium rewards. Players who are not Fallout 1st members will still have access to the base rewards and there will be an option of purchasing the Fallout 1st Seasons Pass in the Atomic Shop, so they can have access to the premium rewards too.

The Elder Scrolls Online: Scions of Ithelia Out Now on Consoles

The Elder Scrolls Online: Scions of Ithelia dungeon DLC game pack and free base game Update 41 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 consoles. Players can now venture into two new dungeons and prepare for the adventures to come in the upcoming Gold Road Chapter.

Scions of Ithelia DLC features two all-new PvE dungeons, Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil. Players will earn unique rewards that include new collectibles, Achievements, and item sets, as they battle their way through these two perilous adventures and uncover the evil forces at work in the upcoming Gold Road Chapter coming June 3 on PC/Mac and June 18 for consoles.

All the details on both the Oathsworn Pit and Bedlam Veil can be found on the ESO official website.

This launch also includes the Update 41 base-game patch, providing all ESO players with a series of free fixes, additions, and improvements to the game’s core experience. As part of this patch, players can use the new stackable siege weaponry to lighten their inventory and stack up to 20 similar siege weapons.

Check out the patch notes for both Scions of Ithelia and Update 41 on our official forums.

The Scions of Ithelia dungeon DLC pack and Update 41 is now live on PC/Mac, as well as Xbox and PlayStation consoles. For all the details surrounding these in-game updates, be sure to check out the official blog post here. The complete list of fixes, improvements, and additions can be found on the official forums here.