Today, Ubisoft announced that critically acclaimed Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is now available on Steam. The game is already available on Ubisoft+, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Amazon Luna, Nintendo Switch™, as well as PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store. The highly anticipated story DLC “Mask of Darkness” will release on September 17 for a suggested price of $4.99, alongside the Complete Edition that includes: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown base game, the Immortals skin, the Prosperity bird amulet, the Warrior Within skin, the digital adventure guide, the DLC, and two new skins for Sargon inspired by Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown – Mask of Darkness will add a thrilling and darker new chapter of Sargon’s story. Players will get to explore a brand-new interconnected world made of exclusive biomes in this original adventure on Mount Qaf.
Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown, is currently available at a suggested price of $39.99 for the Standard Edition. On September 17, the upcoming Complete Edition will be available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Amazon Luna as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store, the Ubisoft Store, and now Steam. A Complete Upgrade Pack will be available for veteran players and game owners looking to get the DLC, 4 skins for Sargon, 1 amulet and the digital adventure guide. The “Mask of Darkness” DLC will also be available as a standalone version, for a suggested price of $4.99. Ubisoft+ subscribers will automatically be upgraded to the Complete Edition.
For more information about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, please visit princeofpersia.com
The 2025 Knott’s Season Pass is now on sale at the lowest price of the year, but guests don’t have to wait until next year to enjoy all the fun because the rest of this year is included! For those who want more, Knott’s is excited to introduce the expanded All Park PassportAdd-On, which offers unlimited entry to all 13 legacy Cedar Fair parks right now. And beginning January 6, 2025, any 2025 Gold or Prestige passholder with the All Park Passport add-on will receive unlimited access to all 42 Six Flag parks in North America.
The 2025 Knott’s season pass is the best way to experience everything new in 2024, including the reimagined Camp Snoopy that debuted this summer where guests become full-fledged Beagle Scouts. Kids and parents are campers along with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang as they explore new rides like Snoopy’s Tenderpaw Twister Coaster, Sally’s Swing Along, Camp Snoopy’s Off-Road Rally and the Beagle Express.
Guests can also extend their fun in style with a stay at the newly renovated Knott’s Hotel, where the hospitality, charm and character of park founders, Walter and Cordelia Knott, can be found in this completely transformed, cozy 322-room guesthouse on the farm, just steps away from the park.
Knott’s Seasons of Fun Start Now
A 2025 Season Pass gives the entire family unlimited access to this year’s Seasons of Fun, including the remaining dates of Summer Nights and Ghost Town Alive! Starting September 26, little ghosts and goblins can enjoy the spooktacular family-friendly daytime Halloween event, Knott’s Spooky Farm and end the year with Knott’s Merry Farm, a holiday season jammed packed with holiday cheer set to the backdrop of a true classic Christmas.
The new year will bring back popular original Knott’s entertainment beginning with Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration, a fun-filled park-wide party with the beloved PEANUTS characters, followed by the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, awakening taste buds with nearly 100 different boysenberry-inspired food and drink offerings. Finally, summertime at Knott’s wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, where guests can catch a ride down 23 different speeds, tube and body slides or take a relaxing trip along one of the longest lazy rivers in the country.
All Park Passport Add-On Details
When you purchase a 2025 Knott’s Berry Farm Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport Add-On this fall, you will be able to access the following legacy Cedar Fair parks any remaining public operating day in 2024:
California’s Great America and South Bay Shores (Santa Clara, CA)
However, your 2025 Knott’s Berry Farm Gold or Prestige Pass with the All Park Passport add-on will be also be valid for all legacy Six Flags parksstarting January 6th, 2025, including:
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA)
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Vallejo, CA)
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ)
Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL)
Six Flags Over Texas (Arlington, TX)
Six Flags Fiesta Texas (San Antonio, TX)
Six Flags Over Georgia (Austell, GA)
Six Flags New England (Springfield, MA)
Six Flags America (Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD)
Six Flags Great Escape (Lake George, NY)
Six Flags Darien Lake (Buffalo, NY)
Frontier City (Oklahoma City, OK)
Six Flags St. Louis (St. Louis, MO)
La Ronde, Quebec (Montreal, QC)
Six Flags Mexico (Mexico City, MX)
A 2025 Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blockout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blockout dates. Regular passes are now available at the lowest price of the year, just $99. This limited-time, online-only offer ends September 2.
For more information about Knott’s Season Passes, pricing and payment plans and the All Park Passport add-on, visit knotts.com.
A month before its release, Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive have premiered a new trailer for the highly-anticipated third-person action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. This seven-minute extended multiplayer gameplay video shows off the game’s Operations (PvE) and Eternal War (PvP) modes in action for the first time since their reveal at the Warhammer Skulls Festival in May. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store on September 9 and will be playable as soon as September 5 for those who pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition!
Fight With Your Friends… or Against Them!
Whether playing in Operations (PvE) or Eternal War (PvP), you’ll choose one of six playable classes (Tactical, Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark, Sniper, and Heavy) and earn Armoury Data and Requisition Points to spend on your Space Marine’s appearance through the game’s deep customization system. You can either unlock the game’s many Chapter presets, or create your own custom Chapters by piecing together individual cosmetic items, be it armor or weapon skins! The more you play, the more cosmetics you will earn!
More Missions, Enemies & Weapons to Release Through Free Updates
Following the release on September 9, Space Marine 2 players will receive new “Operations” missions, PvP maps, enemies, and weapons through regular free updates available to all. In addition to this free content, Season Pass owners will be granted additional cosmetics and Chapter heraldry through seasonal, themed DLC celebrating the many fan-favorite factions of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. More details will be shared very soon.
It’s High Noon: The Good, the Bad and the Evil, the first DLC for Dungeons 4, is out now! The next chapter in the Absolute Evil and his general Thalya’s battle against the dwarven queen Brynnhild and her companions will be written in canyons, between saloons, and on rails!
Get Dungeons 4 – The Good, the Bad and the Evil now with 10% launch discount* on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S!
Everyone’s favorite (and only?!) zombie paradise action game, Dead Rising™ Deluxe Remaster, hits store shelves in malls and more around the world with a physical release starting on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X! Additionally, the game’s developers showcased an array of content from the remaster like quality-of-life improvements, new features to spruce up in-game photos, and deeper introductions to some of the characters.
Brought back to life with Capcom’s RE ENGINE, Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is the definitive remaster of the classic Dead Rising™ game from 2006, with improved 4K resolution graphics and a 60 FPS frame rate. Zombie slayers can experience a fresh take on the zombie genre with incredible action, over-the-top combat, hordes of weapon choices, eccentric costumes, and a comedic yet compelling storyline. Digital versions of Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster launch on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with pre-orders available now!
Some of the additional details highlighted include:
Quality-of-Life Improvements: Improvements such as the ability to complete certain actions while talking on the transceiver and uninterrupted calls, even when being attacked, have been introduced.
Say Cheese!: Various photo filters like Black and White, Sepia, Vintage, Pixel Art, and more have been added to the game’s photo feature so players can flex their creative muscles as the best zombie-hunting photojournalist in the biz.
An All-Star Cast: Take a deeper look into some of the returning fan-favorite characters like the militaristic Brad Garrison, the new Department of Homeland Security agent Jessie McCarney, and the tight-lipped Russell Barnaby, plus some of the lovely Psychopaths like the Convicts, Steven Chapman, and Larry Chiang!
Make this action-packed sandbox your own as you escape the madness of Willamette Parkview Mall! Rescue survivors and use almost any object you come across as a weapon in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, releasing digitally on Sept. 19, 2024, and physically for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on Nov. 8, 2024! Pre-order today for access to three incredible costumes and mall background music (BGM) tracks. While you’re at it, don’t forget to investigate the Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster Digital Deluxe Edition, which includes 17 wacky Frank West costumes and 17 BGM tracks that can be played throughout the shopping mall.
Get ready to lace up your virtual sneakers because Arcade1Up is about to bring the heat with its new NBA Jam Deluxe Arcade Machine, launching today!
Remember the thrill of dropping quarters into the NBA Jam cabinet at your local arcade? Now you can relive those glory days and create new memories with Arcade1Up’s latest retro arcade cabinet: perfect for bachelor or fantasy sports parties, for wheeling out during the big game, or to bring the Shaq to your shack everyday (sorry, had to).
Key Features:
Three classic games: NBA Jam™, NBA Jam™ Tournament Edition, and NBA Hang Time™
Stunning light-up marquee and 3D faux molded coin doors
Dynamic dual speakers delivering amplified sound
Crisp 17” BOE color monitor for vivid detail
Built-in Wi-Fi supporting online multiplayer for up to four players
Slimmer, lighter design (but don’t worry, your games will still be larger than life!)
Fans can order the machine here today on Amazon for $499.99 or on Arcade1Up’s site here.
Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), and Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP), today announced the launch of new Hall Effect Modules for the brand’s highly acclaimed Victrix® Pro BFG® controller series. The ultimate upgrade for PDP’s already lauded controllers, the new Hall Effect Modules allow gamers to upgrade any Victrix Pro BFG controller’s original modules with new magnetic, contactless modules that improve performance, tracking speed, and more. Plus, the Hall Effect Modules also reduce wear and tear and extend the Victrix Pro BFG’s lifespan. PDP’s new Hall Effect Modules are universal and fit any Victrix Pro BFG controller for Xbox or PlayStation®. They are available in Black or White, each with Purple-trimmed sticks, pads, and buttons, and are only available from Victrix.com and on Turtle Beach for $39.99 MSRP.
“We’re excited to deliver this performance upgrade for gamers looking to get even more from our premium line of Victrix Pro BFG controllers,” said Billy Brisebois, Product Marketing Manager, PDP. “Gamers can easily remove the original modules and replace them with the new Hall Effect version, and since our Hall Effect Modules are universal, they can mix colors to suit their preference regardless of if their Pro BFG controller works with Xbox or PlayStation.”
The initial supply of PDP’s new Hall Effect Modules for the Victrix Pro BFG controllers is limited so be sure to upgrade while they’re available. For additional information on PDP’s latest gaming accessories, be sure to visit www.PDP.com. For additional information on Turtle Beach, visit www.turtlebeach.com.
Guests visiting SUPER NINTENDO WORLD can enjoy one-time express access per day to ride “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge.” When purchasing the Universal Express ticket, guests can also elect to upgrade to a Universal Express Unlimited ticket, which offers unlimited express access per day to each ride, attraction and seated show during their visit to the theme park. The Universal Express ticket takes guests to a separate line with a shorter wait time. Food, retail locations and non-seated shows are excluded for both Universal Express tickets.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is a visually spectacular land, located within an expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood. Within the vibrancy of colors and architectural ingenuity, the land features the groundbreaking “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, as well as many thrilling and interactive activities to engage the family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom.
The debut of a new interactive wall, located within the Frosted Glacier area, is a recent addition to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. This innovative, interactive wall is designed to challenge guests as they engage with familiar Super Mario™ characters within the dynamic land.
Along with themed dining at Toadstool Cafe™ and shopping at the 1-UP Factory™ retail store, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is 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 unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. Their journey begins as they enter Peach’s Castle before venturing further into the colorful Mushroom Kingdom.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD sweeps guests into the 360-degree world of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach where they become an integral part of their universe.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD was 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.
Multi award-winning artist The Weeknd makes his terrifying return to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood with an all-new experience, “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy” haunted houseand “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse” invites guests to step into a slate of popular horror films from Blumhouse Productions. “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface,” which celebrates 50 years of the iconic maniacal monster, rounds out this year’s gruesome line up of terrifying haunted houses.
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood kicks off on Thursday, September 5 and will continue select nights through Sunday, November 3. With less than a month until the event begins, now is the time to purchase the popular Frequent Fear Pass as they may sell out. The Frequent Fear Pass offers guest the opportunity to experience up to 33 nights of General Admission and revisit the terror over and over and over again.
The Weeknd is one of the 21st century’s most significant artists and the enigmatic superstar has continued to shatter records year after year. In 2022, he joined forces with Halloween Horror Nights to create the popular haunted house, “The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare,” inspired by his highly successful “After Hours” album.
This year, he returns with “The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy,” which provides fans an authentic, one-of-a-kind horror experience with surprises at every turn and music by The Weeknd scored by seminal producer, artist, and seven-time Grammy® award winner Mike Dean.
Universal Studios Hollywood’s exclusive Terror Tram is back with a vengeance. On “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse,” horror fans will set off on the Universal Studios backlot and encounter some of the most frightening characters from Blumhouse’s popular franchises, including M3GAN, The Black Phone, Freaky, The Purge and Happy Death Day.
Plus, guests who purchase or opt to upgrade their event tickets to the R.I.P. Tour will encounter themed photo ops along with exclusive access to the Jupiter’s Claim set from the hit film Nope.
Continuing the momentum, Leatherface also makes his horrifying return to Halloween Horror Nights with “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Legacy of Leatherface.” The haunted house will debut an all-new storyline celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the original 1974 slasher film. Set in an abandoned slaughterhouse, visitors will encounter the many iterations of Leatherface from all nine films in the franchise, dodging his relentless chainsaw at every turn.
Additionally, “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” returns to the WaterWorld venue, taking visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night.
Rounding out the slate, horror fans will encounter multiple scare zones throughout the park. When exiting the “Monstruos 2: The Nightmares of Latin America” haunted house, visitors will encounter “Luchadores Monstruosos,” an all-new scare zone. As they begin their terrifying night at Halloween Horror Nights, fans will first need to escape a troop of chainsaw killers in “Chainsaw Punkz,” then dodge a gothic inspired royal court of the dead in “Skull Lordz.” The menacing “Murder of Crowz” will flock to a new dedicated space, including mama crow debuting at the nest.
These exciting experiences join previously announced haunted houses, including Paramount Pictures’ critically-acclaimed franchise “A Quiet Place,” Sony Pictures’ horror-comedy “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” Universal Pictures’ Classic Monsters in “Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines,”“Insidious: The Further” based on the latest film in Blumhouse’s terrifying film series, “Monstruous 2: The Nightmares of Latin America” a sequel to the hit 2023 haunted house and “Dead Exposure: Death Valley” an original concept house with petrifying radioactive zombies.
Adding to the scares, guests also can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land featuring “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™.” Those purchasing select tickets will have same day access to the interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (subject to change).
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood begins on Thursday, September 5 and continues select nights through Sunday, November 3. A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 PM Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket,which provides access to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.
GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer fan engagement company, is thrilled to announce a special 35th-anniversary screening of “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,” hosted by the legendary William Shatner who will provide a live running commentary about the making of this classic Star Trek film to picture. This unique once-in-a-lifetime event will occur on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the San Jose Convention Center’s Main Theater.
William Shatner, who directed and starred as Captain James T. Kirk in “Star Trek V: The Final Frontier,” will provide live commentary during the screening and reveal for the first time what he loves and loathes about the film. This will offer fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes perspective on making the critically underrated motion picture and marks Shatner’s first foray into live commentary. It will not be a traditional Q&A but rather a continuing dialogue with the audience along with the film as he reveals for the first time the challenges and triumphs of directing his first big-budget movie.
This special event will be moderated by Mark A. Altman, the acclaimed writer/producer of the beloved cult classic “Free Enterprise” starring Shatner himself and Eric McCormack, along with his Inglorious Treksperts podcast co-hosts Daren Dochterman (associate producer, Star Trek: The Motion Picture – Director’s Edition) and Ashley E. Miller (writer, Thor, X-Men: First Class). He is also the author of the bestselling two-volume book “The 50 Year Mission: The Complete Oral History of Star Trek” from St. Martin’s Press and a respected TV showrunner.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024 Doors Open: 4:00 PM Movie Starts: 4:30 PM Location: San Jose Convention Center – Main Theater Ticket Information: This screening is a special event requiring a separate ticket for admission. GalaxyCon San Jose attendees must purchase a ticket for this event and their regular admission to the convention.
