This September, AMC Networks’ HIDIVE and Iconic Events Releasing have partnered to present a three-day, 30th anniversary theatrical release of NINJA SCROLL, the critically acclaimed, samurai period drama film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri and originally released in 1993. Originally announced at Anime Expo 2024, the film’s theatrical release has been expanded to now include both the United States and Canada — with more than 600 theaters locations during its September 11, 12 & 15 run.
As an exclusive experience available only in theaters, moviegoers will be treated to a special pre-show featuring a new, never-before-seen interview with Director Yoshiaki Kawajiri produced especially for this 30th anniversary release.
NINJA SCROLL is part of Iconic Events Releasing’s 2024-2025 season of AX Cinema Nights, a year-round movie event series that celebrates the best new and classic anime films presented in theaters across the United States and Canada and offers the passionate fan community with immersive and unforgettable experiences beyond the annual Anime Expo.
Film Synopsis
When Jubei saves a young ninja woman from the unthinkable, he assumes that’s the end of it. To his surprise, it’s only just the beginning. Together, the two investigate the mysterious deaths of an entire village which uncovers a conspiracy of demonic proportions! Getting closer to the truth, the demonic forces will stop at nothing to silence Jubei and his companion for good!
360º editing just got a whole lot smarter. The new Insta360 app update brings some incredible improvements and 40+ preset movement templates that make editing a breeze. By constantly innovating new ways to edit creative footage, it’s no surprise Insta360 is leading the way in 360º action cameras, making them accessible to beginners and professionals alike.
The updates are available for all 360º footage from Insta360 cameras, including X4, X3, X2 and RS (with the 360º lens). Check them out!
Automatic Scene Recognition
Immersive stories in seconds. AI now identifies the objects or subjects in the footage and the interaction between them. Combined with scene recognition (the type of video it is, such as winter sports or travel), it automatically filters the best shots for you to choose and export.
That means instead of just identifying a child and parent, the app can identify the interaction between them to create a story. Amazing, right?
40+ Automatic Movement Templates
Creating dynamic videos doesn’t need to be hard. If you’re not sure how to create movements between keyframes, use the new automatic templates to do it for you! Roll, pan, push and more between points in the timeline in just a few taps.
To add a movement, tap the yellow + icon at the start point, adjust the perspective, tap “Movement” and choose a template. You can drag it across the timeline to make it as slow or as fast as you want and adjust the perspective of the end point. When you’re done, the video will smoothly transition between the points with a dynamic movement created in an instant!
You can add and modify movements in AI Edit and Pro Edit on the Insta360 app.
These new updates make editing pro-looking 360º videos accessible to everyone. Update your Insta360 app to the latest version today for easier creative editing without limits!
Today, Paradox Interactive announced that Cosmic Storms, the new mechanical expansion for its sci-fi strategy game Stellaris, will launch on September 10th on PC. This expansion adds and develops Cosmic Storms, phenomena stronger than civilizations and empires sweeping through the galaxy. To wield the mightiest forces in the universe is to court peril; while some perceive them as dire threats, others grasp them as keys to ascendancy or tools to vanquish their foes. Cosmic Storms is developed in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive and can already be pre-purchased for €12,99/$12,99/£10,99. Cosmic Storms is also included in Stellaris’ Season 08 which includes the three additions for Stellaris releasing this year and the exclusive “Rick the Cube” portrait. Additionally, it is part of the Expansion subscription offer that includes all additional content for Stellaris for a monthly fee.
Face or embrace the wild power of the Cosmic Storms through these new features:
NEW STORMS
This expansion adds 8 types of Cosmic Storms (Electric, Particle, Gravity, Magnetic, Radiant, Stardust, Shroud and Nexus) that replace the existing Space Storms, spawning randomly on the map. They travel the galaxy at various speeds, growing and shrinking with time.
STORM CHASER ORIGIN
The Storm Chasers are an empire made of people that seek to push themselves beyond their own limits. They believe enlightenment is found in engaging with the greatest force the universe has to offer: the Cosmic Storms.
3 NEW CIVICS
Astrometeorology
Storm Devotion
Environmental Architects
2 PRECURSOR NARRATIVES
Discover the stories of the Ancients, vanished masters of the storms: Weather Manipulators and the adAkkaria Convention of Benevolence. The completion of these narratives will unlock a new relic for each.
On top of that, Cosmic Storms adds technologies dedicated to storms, Galactic Community Resolutions, Anomalies, Arc Sites, and Weather Forecast Map Mode. It also adds a new Galactic Weather Control ascension perk, that makes it possible to create cosmic storms with science ships.
Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and BioWare announced today that Dragon Age: The Veilguard will launch globally on Thursday, October 31, 2024 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam (Deck Verified), EA App and Epic Games Store. Additionally, fans can now pre-order* the Standard and Deluxe Editions to receive in-game cosmetics that can be used to further personalize their journey through the next chapter in the critically-acclaimed saga.
In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, players will step into the role of Rook, a fully-customizable protagonist who must rise up, unite their crew and become the hero Thedas needs in a time where legends are born or slain. Joining Rook in their fight against corrupt Elven gods is a cast of seven compelling companions, each of whom hails from an iconic faction from Dragon Age lore. In addition to their own personal storylines and motivations, companions Bellara, Davrin, Emmrich, Harding, Lucanis, Neve and Taash all bring unique combat abilities and equipment to the fray, which Rook must strategically implement in their fight for the future of Thedas.
“As someone who’s been working on Dragon Age for over 15 years, I know just how much our community has been looking forward to this day, and I’m equally excited to share and celebrate that the game will officially launch on October 31,” said John Epler, Creative Director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard. “We wanted to give you the choice to really express yourself, and do that in a world full of adventure and danger. So whether you’re a Warrior, Rogue or a Mage, we can’t wait for you to gear up, gather your party, and set out for another thrilling adventure through Thedas this Halloween.”
As a character-driven RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers a crafted experience woven from the threads of rich storytelling and fantasy worldbuilding the franchise is known for. In this bold, heroic adventure, players will experience expansive and dynamic stories that navigate love, loss and complex choices that affect relationships and the fate of each member of the Veilguard. In true Dragon Age fashion, these bonds of fellowship are the foundation upon which Rook’s journey is built, and it will be up to the player to determine how their personal story unfolds.
Fans who pre-order* the Standard Edition of Dragon Age: The Veilguard for $69.99 USD‡ on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, or $59.99 USD‡ on PC will receive cosmetic Blood Dragon Armor sets for Warrior, Mage and Rogue classes. Those who pre-order* the Deluxe Edition for $89.99 USD‡ on console or $79.99 USD‡ on PC will further receive the following cosmetics: three Rook armor sets, six Rook weapons, seven companion armor sets and seven companion weapons. EA Play Pro† members on the EA App will enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition starting October 31st.
In addition, the BioWare Gear Store has been outfitted with a variety of new merchandise, including Rook’s Coffer. Available for $150 USD‡, Rook’s Coffer features a variety of unique physical keepsakes including a light-up Lyrium Dagger, Rook’s deck of cards featuring in-game art, and more (game not included).
For additional information and to stay up to date on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, visit the official website, like Dragon Age on Facebook, follow the franchise on Discord, TikTok, Tumblr, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and subscribe to its YouTube channel.
Two Point Studios Limited and SEGA Europe Ltd are excited to announce Two Point Museum, allowing players to step into the shoes of a museum creator managing and displaying spectacular exhibits.
Send experts on expeditions, decorate dinosaur bones, and uncover amazing artifacts in this thrilling and innovative management sim from the creators of Two Point Hospital and Two Point Campus.
Using the brand-new world map, venture far and wide to undiscovered areas in your quest to find unusual relics in various styles and rarity types to decorate your museum.
As you unearth strange exhibits, the endless star scoring system encourages you to tweak the layout of your museum depending on what you discover. You’ll need to revisit your old collections, showcase your new finds and change your strategy as you push your mega-museum towards becoming Two Point County’s star attraction.
There’s always plenty to do in Two Point Museum as you also need to keep staff happy, guests entertained, donations plentiful… and children off the exhibits!
EXPLORING FOR EXHIBITS
Send your team of specialists on daring adventures to locate and retrieve rare artifacts across a range of exhibit types to varied levels of quality. As your team embark on more expeditions, you’ll begin unlocking locations hiding exciting new exhibits in many themes and styles, ranging from prehistoric to… well, let’s keep it a surprise!
Display these finds in your museum, keeping them well protected from the elements, vandals, thieves, and mischievous children. Keeping frozen cavemen on ice, security cameras alert and artifacts well-guarded to ensure your museum runs well.
CREATIVE CURATION
Unleash your creativity as you design your museum from top to bottom. With deeper customisation options, there are more ways than ever before to maximise your guest’s happiness, from tweaking the decorations to arranging the perfect gift-shop display.
Once you have set the perfect ambiance, organise guided tours led by engaging experts to give your guests the perfect day out. You can even highlight exhibits with the highest buzz – those that are show-stopping, informative, and aesthetically pleasing are sure to attract the most donations!
GUEST-ERTAINMENT
Guests know best! Catering to the needs of your guests is key to keeping your museum moving and donations flowing. The different types of visitors who will tour your museum with their own interests, but they do have some things in common… they expect the place to be clean, have plenty of refreshments, ample toilets, and a gift shop filled with goodies.
Two Point Museum will be available on PC, PS5 and XBOX X/S with further information on its release to follow soon. To learn more, head to www.twopointstudios.com and follow Two Point Museum on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Games publisher DreadXP signs a new survival horror for its continuously growing collection of fan-favorite and acclaimed titles. Introducing The Lacerator, a survival horror where losing limbs changes the gameplay, and overcoming not only the puzzles but even a violent bodily amputation becomes the centerpiece of a twisted game with the trashy comedy and low-brow style of the great Grindhouse films of the 70’s and 80’s. Developed by Brazilian developer Games From The Abyss, The Lacerator launches in 2025.
The Lacerator is a tense survival horror mixed with the vibe of watching an 80’s grindhouse thriller, throwbacks included, that pays homage to horror genre classics with retro-inspired low poly visuals and tank controls. Explore a branching environment, fight enemies and solve puzzles in order to progress in your mission to escape this hell on earth. But beware of The Lacerator and his many traps, you can lose a limb in real time, drastically changing your options for gameplay. Exploration will be crucial for survival, as will fighting. Sometimes you can run away from your foes, but things will often be easier if you can manage to take them down.
Max, a famous porn actor and best to ever do it, is the star of the show. During the latest recording session with his crew, things get really hard when everyone is attacked and abducted by THE LACERATOR. Now inside a filthy hideout, Max must do whatever it takes to escape alive and in one piece… But that likely won’t happen, as the psycho killer loves to LACERATE his victims! What part of your body will be cut this time? Who knows? The LACERATOR does. There are multiple main escape routes, but depending on your remaining limbs you lose access to some of these paths. Each of these present a different narrative branch that will provide answers not available in the others. Do you dare go back and put the big picture together?
DreadXP adds The Lacerator to its confirmed lineup of games in development, which includes the fan-favorite Amanda The Adventurer 2, coming later in 2024 and continuing the story of the viral hit, and the highly-awaited Heartworm in 2025, a thrilling narrative that aims to throw players back to the style of the genre classics that set the path for all horror games that followed.
The Lacerator launches on PC in 2025. A demo is currently available on Steam, and DreadXP will be exhibiting it as part of their lineup at PAX West 2024.
Frost Giant Studios is excited to share that Stormgate™, the team’s highly anticipated real-time strategy game, has officially entered Early Access on Steam and is now available to play for free! Available on Windows PC or through NVIDIA’s GeForce Now cloud gaming platform, players can dive into thrilling 1v1 and 3-player Co-op Missions, enjoy custom 2v2 team games, and get an early look at an initial set of Campaign missions as the development team continues to evolve the game.
Stormgate players will wage war on post-apocalyptic Earth in a new science-fantasy universe, where humanity remains under siege after a cataclysmic invasion by demonic forces. Players can choose to command one of three highly asymmetric factions: the Vanguard, a resilient human defense force deploying rocket-powered mechs and faithful robot dogs; the Infernal Host, a demonic army with war-mongering brutes and pestilence-spewing dragons; and the Celestial Armada, a mysterious faction of angelic Biosynths with its deadly Machine Legion. Each faction offers unique gameplay mechanics, units, Heroes, and strategies for players to explore. Epic real-time strategy battles await!
Early Access is only the beginning
“Early Access is just the beginning of our journey, not the end. We’re committed to making Stormgate a game shaped by our community’s feedback and passion,” said Tim Morten, Frost Giant Studios’ CEO and Production Director. “The progress we’ve made so far has been a direct result of the collaboration with our players, and we’re excited to continue this journey together. Early Access is an opportunity for us to listen, learn, and evolve the game alongside our community, and we can’t wait to see where this adventure takes us.”
President and Game Director Tim Campbell recently shared details regarding specific improvements the team is prioritizing in a detailed developer blog: “The Road Ahead for Campaign.”
In this critical Early Access phase, Frost Giant will incorporate community feedback into the evolution of Stormgate, beginning with the comprehensive balance update released last week. On the development roadmap, players can track assorted development priorities: progress on the Campaign, improved visuals (e.g., addition of facial animations for cutscenes), audio and performance improvements, and new major features (e.g., a competitive 3v3 team mode). The team plans to be in Early Access for at least a year of active development. Frost Giant also plans to release a powerful editor that will give players the same tools that the developers are using to build Stormgate, empowering players to create their own maps, mods, and custom games to share with the world.
A more approachable RTS
Stormgate revitalizes classic RTS gameplay with modern innovations that make it more approachable, smooth and responsive. The “BuddyBot” can assist co-op players of all skill levels, acting either as training wheels or an always-on helper for the game’s economy and base-building. This allows newer players to enjoy rich RTS gameplay like seasoned pros, but without the stress of needing high “actions per minute” (APM). Automated control groups and the quick macro panel simplify inputs, lowering the skill floor without affecting the skill ceiling.
SnowPlay, Frost Giant’s custom-built technology, transforms Unreal Engine 5 into the most advanced RTS engine to date. Thanks to SnowPlay, Stormgate features 64 tick-rate servers instead of the typical 8, empowering smooth and responsive gameplay. (Tick rate measures how frequently a game refreshes its information.) With SnowPlay, Stormgate also offers players rollback, which minimizes stuttering caused by lag for the first time in a large-scale RTS. Stormgate’s distributed server infrastructure, powered by Hathora, delivers global matchmaking that minimizes geographic ping disadvantages, for games that feel fun and fair.
Stormgate features compositions by Frank Klepaki (Dune II, Command & Conquer), Tracy W. Bush (StarCraft, World of Warcraft), David Luis Ortega (Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, DreamWorks), and Nga Weng Chio, who was nominated for a WSA Game Music Award for her work on the Celestial faction music.
Free to play, the right way
While the core game experience is free to play, Stormgate is supported by optional in-game purchases. Players may pay to unlock full progression for Heroes (all Heroes are free to play until level 5), purchase access to additional Campaign chapters (in active development), and even adopt an in-game pet to support the development team. Stormgate does not include randomized gacha purchases or offer “pay-to-win” microtransactions that would compromise the integrity of its competitive experience.
For more on Stormgate, visit playstormgate.com. For additional background on Stormgate, you can watch the PC Gaming Show documentary. You can also join the official Stormgate community on Discord to connect with other players, share feedback, and keep up with all the latest memes.
Today astragon Entertainment and Aesir Interactive are releasing a whole range of new content for the popular simulation Police Simulator: Patrol Officers on all platforms: With the new update 14.4, the game not only receives lots of improvements, but also 4 free uniform skins for the next shift. With the Unmarked Vehicle PackDLC, fans can finally fulfill their dream of going on patrol in a civilian vehicle with 8 vehicles and 4 undercover vehicle skins. Those who prefer to continue wearing police colors can count on the Special Vehicle Pack DLC, which brings even more variety to their fleet with 8 vehicles, 4 special police skins for all 8 vehicles and 2 additional uniform skins.
These are the contents of update 14.4.:
Several bug fixes and improvements
4 free new uniform skins:
Marked Vest Uniform
Undercover Brown
Undercover Green
Undercover USA
These are contents of the Unmarked Vehicle Pack DLC:
Contains 8 patrol cars (UTV, SPV, EPV, MPV, IPV, WPV, GPV and CPV) with 4 different skin sets and adapted civilian vehicle light setup:
Unmarked Black
Unmarked White
Donny the Donut Recruitment
Undercover Pizza Delivery
These are the contents of the Special Vehicle Pack DLC:
Contains 8 patrol cars (UTV, SPV, EPV, MPV, IPV, WPV, GPV and CPV) with 4 different skin sets and 2 uniforms:
White/Gold police style
Black/Yellow sheriff style
White/Blue police style
White/Black police style
Uniforms: white ceremonial and black special uniform
The Ultimate Fleet Pack, which is also now available on all platforms, gives virtual police officers a perfectly equipped fleet of vehicles in one go. It contains the Unmarked Vehicle Pack DLC, the Special Vehicle Pack DLC and the Garage Bundle with 6 vehicles at a special price.
Update 14.4. is now available for free. The Unmarked Vehicle Pack DLC and the Special Vehicle Pack DLC can also be purchased for each 14.99 EUR / 14.99 USD (SRP) or the regional equivalent on all platforms. If you want to nearly complete your vehicle fleet in one go, you can purchase the Ultimate Fleet Pack, which includes the Garage Bundle and the two new DLCs at a special price of 19.99 EUR / 19.99 USD (SRP) or the regional equivalent. Police Simulator: Patrol Officers is available for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series S|X and Xbox One. Police Simulator: Patrol Officers will also be released for Nintendo Switch™ on October 29th of this year and is already available for pre-order. More information about upcoming content can be found on the Trello board.
From modern-day master of horror and the mind behind The Conjuring and Insidious, James Wan’s Atomic Monster produces the series, joined by first-time showrunner Ian McCulloch (Yellowstone). TEACUP stars Yvonne Strahovski (The Handmaid’s Tale), Scott Speedman (Grey’s Anatomy), and Chaske Spencer (The English) and follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. The first two episodes premiere on Peacock on Thursday, October 10, followed by two episodes weekly through Halloween.
ABOUT TEACUP:
Logline: TEACUPfollows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive. Inspired by the New York Times bestselling novel Stinger by Robert McCammon. Premiere Date: October 10, 2024 (2 Episodes Weekly) Showrunner / Executive Producer: Ian McCulloch (Yellowstone, Deputy, Chicago Fire) Director (101, 102) / Executive Producer: E.L. Katz (The Haunting of Bly Manor, Channel Zero) Executive Producers: James Wan (The Conjuring Universe, Archive 81, M3GAN), Michael Clear (Archive 81, Swamp Thing) and Rob Hackett (Archive 81, I Know What You Did Last Summer) for Atomic Monster, Francisca X. Hu, Kevin Tancharoen Executive Producer / Author (Stinger): Robert McCammon Cast: Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, Chaske Spencer, Kathy Baker, Boris McGiver, Caleb Dolden, Emilie Bierre, Luciano Leroux Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group Genre/Format: Horror Thriller, 8 x 30 Min Episodes
Funcom® is thrilled to announce that Metal: Hellsinger® VR is now available for pre-order on Meta Quest 2 & 3, and Meta Quest Pro, and PS VR 2. The heavy metal Rhythm Shooter from developer Lab42 Games will release September 26, 2024 on Meta platforms and October 3, 2024 for Steam and PlayStation.
Pre-ordering the game will add the Dream of the Beast DLC for free, which includes two additional songs, a weapon, and three outfits with alternate passive effects.
In Metal: Hellsinger VR, embody the demon within unlike ever before. Feel the power of hell and heaven burning in your very hands as you aim a full arsenal of unique weaponry freely in full VR, including twin pistols, an explosive crossbow, a talkative skull, and a wicked blade.
Enjoy the full multi award-winning original soundtrack performed by metal legends such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Matt Heafy (Trivium), and Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy). With the Dream of the Beast DLC, the score is expanded with two savagely powerful songs, performed by Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) and Will Ramos (Lorna Shore). The DLC also includes The Red Right Hand, an impossible weapon which fires in rhythmic bursts.
The three outfits included in the DLC will not only change your look, but also your default passive effect, including the ability to increase your weapon’s max ammo each time you successfully Quick Reload.
Shoot, dash, and slay to the beat as fires of Hell pulsate in time around you. Let the rhythm of hell take over as you rampage through the full epic campaign to recover your stolen voice from the Red Judge of the Eight Hells.
Pre-order Metal: Hellsinger VR now on Meta and PlayStation platforms to get the Dream of the Beast DLC for free. The game releases September 26 on Meta Quest 2 & 3, and Meta Quest Pro, and arrives on Steam and PS VR 2 on October 3.
