Paradox Interactive and Triumph Studios today announced the release date for Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury, a new content pack coming on February 27, 2024 to the award-winning fantasy strategy game for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The studios also revealed the full list of features that will be included with Primal Fury, including a new Primal Culture themed around mastery of beasts and nature, new Tomes of Magic to wield the forces of mists and storms, new physical forms, mounts, and much more. Primal Fury will be available on all platforms for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99; players who purchased the Premium Edition of Age of Wonders 4 or the Expansion Pass will receive Primal Fury at launch for no additional cost.
In the Age of Wonders 4: Primal Fury content pack, players will discover new ways to conquer the realms, and bring the land itself under their control. The new Primal Culture will enable rulers to channel an animal spirit that shapes their empire, both physically and spiritually. The Tome of Fey Mists and the Tome of the Stormborne, both added in Primal Fury, include new spells to conceal troops in magical fog, gain advantages over seas and shorelines, and even transform armies into fearsome nagas. The pack will also launch alongside the free Wolf Update, which will add new features and improvements requested by the Age of Wonders community, including a rework of necromancy, new randomly generated items, and War Bounties to better direct allies in conflicts.
Southern California’s largest “Halfway-to-Halloween” celebration expands to three days this year when Spooky Swap Meet returns to Heritage Square Museum from Friday evening, April 26 through Sunday the 28th.
Featuring 60+ vendors selling a mix of used Halloween decor and props and new merchandise, Spooky Swap Meet has sold out each day of the event since its start in 2021.
“The added Friday evening allows for an even spookier shopping experience, and for us to allow more people to enjoy Spooky Swap Meet,” said the show’s co-founder and producer Sarah Cooke.
In addition to shopping, guests of all ages are encouraged to trick-or-treat at Heritage Square’s seven Victorian era manors, whose exteriors have been decorated and “spooked up” for the weekend by a curated selection of professional and amateur haunted attraction designers including LA Haunted Hayride, A Mr. He Slasher, Art’s Sideshow and more.
Guests are also invited to participate in an immersive ghost hunting experience created by AdamJess FX.
Vendors include leading Halloween brands Trick or Treat Studios, Foxblood, and Strangecvlt, as well as convention and online favorites Velvet Apparition, Discount Cemetery, and Black Magic Cakery selling selections of new and gently used items including gothic furnishings, Halloween inspired decor, baked goods, apparel, props, and more. Fortune telling and food will also be available for purchase.
Horror celebrities and influencers participating include Nikk Alcarez (@practicalparticularities), LeeAnna Vamp with Vamp & the Fiends (@vamp), and Vanessa Decker (@horror.vixen).
Additional mayhem and interruptions provided by LVCRFT and The Monster Kid Club (featuring Psychic Buster and Barry Under Your Bed).
Courtesy Spooky Swap Meet
Courtesy Spooky Swap Meet
Courtesy Spooky Swap Meet
Tickets on sale Friday February 2, 2024 at spookyswapmeet.com. Spooky Swap Meet will be open Friday, April 26, 5pm-10pm; Saturday, April 27, 11am-8pm; and Sunday, April 28, 10am-5pm.
General admission starts at $19 for timed entries throughout the weekend, with a VIP ticket allowing exclusive access the first hour on Friday for $29, when ticket buyers will be the first to have access to the one of a kind items brought in by vendors.
The event entrance is located at 3515 Pasadena Ave (the “back” entry to the museum), with free parking across the street at Metro Gold Lot, Heritage Square Station. Parking at Metro lot is first come, first served and limited. Neighborhood street parking is also available.There will also be a few VIP parking spots for pre-purchase only ($25). There will be no entry or parking from the Homer Street side except for ADA with placards.
For more info visit SpookySwapMeet.com and on Instagram and Facebook at @spookyswapmeet.
About Spooky Swap Meet: Spooky Swap Meet is created/produced by Scarlett Creative, Inc, owner Claire Dunlap (co-creator/Producer of Midsummer Scream, Season’s Screamings) and Instagram influencer Sarah Cooke (@the_pumpkin_queen and owner/creator of GOREnaments). Production Assistance by David Markland (Executive Director, Midsummer Scream) and Jon Cooke (Owner of Plague Productions and Savannah Scenic Services, and haunt designer for Knott’s Scary Farm, Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor and 13th Floor Entertainment).
Thrustmaster is thrilled to unveil the new generation of the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER gamepad with the launch of ESWAP X2: an evolution three years after the launch of the iconic first version, which captured the hearts of gamers looking for exceptional performance.
Thrustmaster’s modular ESWAP controllers have become the gold standard in the segment of professional-grade gamepads used at the highest level in competitive gaming. ESWAP X2 represents the new generation of ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER, maintaining all the features that gamers have come to appreciate over the years. Hot-Swap technology allows for unlimited replacement of the S5 NXG mini-sticks, recognized for their exceptional precision in the world of esports.
This new version improves the lifespan of the mini-sticks, providing players with an extended gaming experience. What’s more, the D-pad’s ergonomic design has been completely reworked in order to simplify and speed up activations. ESWAP X2 includes a USB-C cable for optimal connectivity, minimizing latency during gaming sessions and ensuring maximum responsiveness between pressing a button and the action in the game.
NEXT-LEVEL RESPONSIVENESS
From the ABXY and RB/LB buttons to the D-pad to the rear buttons, you’ll love the super-responsive clicks provided by the mechanical buttons, which are 64% faster than standard membrane-based buttons (tested under laboratory conditions). Enjoy greater responsiveness and execute combos faster than your opponents, thanks to an activation distance reduced to just 0.01″ / 0.3 mm.
MASTER YOUR DIAGONALS
Eliminate the risk of misclicks during decisive moments, thanks to a new mechanical D-Pad with remarkable precision and exceptional responsiveness, with a minimal activation distance of just 0.02″ / 0.45 mm.
Developed in collaboration with professionals in the versus fighting scene, the D-pad’s ergonomic design has been carefully adjusted to let you to link up your diagonals completely smoothly.
TAILORED TO YOUR GAMEPLAY
The ESWAP X2 gamepad adapts to your gaming preferences, for customized control and handling. Thanks to Hot-Swap technology, you can change the gamepad’s modules in a flash, at any time. Refine your fighting style and explore new possibilities with FIGHTING MODULE! Simplify linking up your combos with the addition of two extra buttons specially optimized for fighting games. You now have the ability to create a 6-button configuration on your ESWAP gamepad, providing maximum flexibility to master your movements and gain a competitive advantage over your opponents.
EXPAND YOUR ARSENAL
Free yourself from the limitations of traditional gamepad buttons and vastly increase your action options with ESWAP X2. You can directly remap any function to one of the 4 additional buttons on the back of the gamepad.
CREATE AND USE YOUR OWN STYLE
Take control of the gamepad thanks to the ability to fully configure ESWAP X2’s sensitivity levels and settings. With the ThrustmapperX software, you’re free to customize your entire gamepad for the perfect fit with your own personal preferences and gaming style.
The ThrustmapperX software lets you configure all of the settings you’ll ever want to adjust:
Create made-to-measure profiles, specifically designed for particular games or characters.
Map and remap as many buttons as you like.
Configure the sensitivity curve of the analog mini-sticks.
Change the shape of the curve for the dead zones on the analog mini-sticks.
Adjust the power of the vibrations.
On Xbox®, ThrustmapperX appears directly in the console’s menu for quick and easy use.
Today, Bungie announces its new collaboration with EA and BioWare to allow Guardians to join the crew of the Normandy with new cosmetics and in-game items, launching February 13, 2024. The Normandy Crew Bundle will be available at the Eververse store in-game and will include a Commander Shepard-inspired N7 armor set for Titans, a Garrus-inspired Vakarian set for Hunters, and a Liara-inspired Shadow Broker set for Warlocks. In celebration of the partnership, all players will be able to claim the Alliance Requisitions Bundle, including the Enhanced Defense Ghost Shell, Alliance Scout Frigate ship, and Alliance Drop Ship Sparrow, which will be available at no cost. Players can also get the Omni Strike finisher and Flux Dance emote for Silver.
Releasing today in Destiny 2, Riven’s Wishes are new weekly quests open to all players from January 30 until March 12. During this period, Guardians will be tasked with completing a pursuit each week to earn a token redeemable for a treasure trove of rewards. Choose from the Wish for Strength to earn Last Wish raid Deepsight weapons, Wish for Protection to armor up with Exotic gear from the Lightfall year, or Wish for Beauty to collect event mementos and essential Ascendant crafting materials.
Join the year of Lightfall celebrations with Moments of Triumph, running from January 30 to June 3, available to all Destiny 2 players (with select Triumphs requiring expansions or Season entitlements). This celebratory capstone event sets the stage before The Final Shape, inviting Guardians to conquer an array of Triumphs that honor the past year of our journey in Destiny 2. By completing the MMXXIII Seal, players can purchase the Moments of Triumph shirt from the Bungie Store via Bungie Rewards. Players who complete the Paracausal Adventurer Triumph by tackling the past year’s raids and dungeons can unlock an exclusive patch through Bungie Rewards to enhance their Moments of Triumph shirt.
Players can look forward to the annual Guardian Games celebration launching in March, and Destiny 2: Into the Light, an upcoming two-month content update available to all players, will be releasing in April. Destiny 2: The Final Shape launches on June 4, 2024, when Guardians will attempt to travel into The Pale Heart of the Traveler, take on the Witness, and rally their allies to end the ten-year War of Light and Darkness.
We sometimes perceive time differently when darkness surrounds us. However, we only need a minute of your time before we send you off into madness again! Today, THQ Nordic reveals a new trailer for Alone in the Dark. We have summarized the most important information for you in this 60-second video.
More than a mere battle for survival, this journey will challenge your core beliefs. But what exactly is Alone in the Dark? Join Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) and David Harbour (Stranger Things) in this cosmic horror tale set against a Southern Gothic backdrop. Experience the breakdown of reality through their characters’ eyes as you face countless challenges, from searching puzzles to scarce ammo, to uncover the truth at the heart of Derceto Manor.
Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation®5 on March 20, 2024.
Alone in the Dark and the Alone in the Dark’s Digital Deluxe Edition are available for pre-order now! The Digital Deluxe Edition includes:
Warner Bros. Games and DC today announced Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, a new genre-defying open-world action-shooter, is now available for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) as part of the Deluxe Edition. The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition will launch worldwide on Feb. 2.
Developed by Rocksteady Studios, creators of the best-selling Batman: Arkham series, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League combines the studio’s signature character-driven storytelling with a seamless fusion of enhanced traversal mechanics and fast-paced, action-packed combat, which can be enjoyed solo or with up to four players via an online cooperative mode*.
Featuring an original narrative set in the DC Universe against the backdrop of the vibrant open-world of Metropolis, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League picks up five years after the events of Batman: Arkham Knight as players take on the roles of DC Super-Villains Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. Restrained with lethal explosives implanted in their heads, the Squad has no choice but to band together as part of Amanda Waller’s infamous Task Force X and embark on an impossible mission to defeat the world’s greatest DC Super Heroes, the Justice League. With a story deeply rooted in DC lore, players must face off against Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and The Flash, who have all been corrupted by Brainiac, while enlisting the help of various support Squad allies, including Penguin, Poison Ivy, Toyman, Rick Flag, Lex Luthor, and other notable figures.
“With the launch of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, we are excited to take players on an adventure unlike anything we have ever played or made before at Rocksteady,” said Darius Sadeghian, Studio Director, Rocksteady Studios. “I’m so proud of what we’ve created together: our original story set in the DC Universe, the vibrant open-world of Metropolis, the unique combination of gameplay elements, and our amazing cast of villains – Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. We are thrilled to have a direct connection with players, which will allow us to continually update the game and keep playing with our community.”
The four main playable characters in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League include:
Harley Quinn, formerly known as Dr. Harleen Quinzel, is the one and only Clown Princess of Crime and the most acrobatic of the crew due to her grapple mechanic that allows her to swing through the city, thanks to gear she’s swiped from Batman. Harley Quinn is voiced by Tara Strong.
Deadshot, also known as Floyd Lawton, is one of the deadliest marksmen in the DC Universe and can hover and snipe from almost anywhere on the battlefield with the use of his jetpack, although he’s just as comfortable getting up close and unloading with his wrist cannons. Deadshot is voiced by Bumper Robinson.
Captain Boomerang, also known as Digger Harkness, is an Australian assassin with an unmatched talent for his namesake weapon and uses a stolen Speed Force Gauntlet to teleport in and out of close-range combat. Captain Boomerang is voiced by Daniel Lapaine.
King Shark, also known as Nanaue, is a demi-god humanoid shark who hits hard and uses his powerful leaping ability to jump across buildings and take out hordes of enemies. King Shark is voiced by Nuufolau Joel Seanoa, better known by his All-Elite Wrestling (AEW) ring name, Samoa Joe.
Each member of the Suicide Squad has their own unique moveset equipped with enhanced traversal abilities, along with a variety of weapons to customize and skills to master. A deep character-progression system also allows for loadouts to be specifically tailored through weapons, gear, and ability upgrades for maximum personalization.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League takes place in a vast open-world Metropolis comprised of distinct districts that call for different types of gameplay, depending on the mission or activity, while displaying iconic DC landmarks, such as the Daily Planet, LexCorp, Hall of Justice, and others.
The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Deluxe Edition ($99.99 SRP) is available now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam) and includes early access to the game beginning today, along with four Classic Outfits, four Justice League Outfits, three Black Mask notorious weapons, four Squad Golds weapon dolls, four No Shade Outfit color swatches, and one token for a post-launch, cosmetics only battle pass. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has cosmetic items available for in-game purchase to customize playable characters. However, all purchasable items are completely optional and do not affect gameplay in any way.
The Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Standard Edition ($69.99 SRP) can be pre-ordered now for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). All pre-orders receive four Classic Outfits. Additionally, PS5 digital pre-orders receive four Rogue Outfits. Please note, all PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are available physically and digitally; the Steam (PC) version is only available digitally. The Epic Games Store (PC) version will be available on March 5 in digital format only.
After release, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will offer post-launch seasonal content to expand the experience with new playable characters, missions, gear, weapons, in-game events, and more, which owners will be able to enjoy at no extra cost. To keep the adventure going following the main story driven campaign, each season will be themed after a different DC character and incorporate alternate realities created by Brainiac known as Elseworlds. Beginning in March 2024, Season 1 will feature the arrival of The Joker in the form of an Elseworlds twist on the iconic DC Super-Villain. Equipped with a rocket-powered umbrella to frantically launch himself through the air and surf across city rooftops, this alternate universe version of The Joker will be armed with unique combat, traversal abilities, and weaponry to join the fight. For a snapshot of upcoming seasonal content, check out the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Season 1 Roadmap. Later this year, Rocksteady will also be adding an offline story mode to the game giving players the option to experience the main campaign without an internet connection.
NeocoreGames announced today that the Seasonal Journey is now available on PC (Steam) for Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr. To celebrate the release of the Seasonal Journey, Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr will be 80% off on Steam from January 30 to February 6.
The Seasonal Journey is the culmination of all the work of past years and all the free updates we’ve added to the game. This new feature makes all seven previously released Seasons available at the same time for everyone (for free of course). You are now able to pick a Season on the character creation screen from the very first fire-centric Season of Inferno to the most recent ones and create a Seasonal character for that particular Season
The Seasonal Journey, including the yet unreleased PC exclusive Season 6 and 7, is coming soon to consoles as well.
That’s not all for today! Players enjoyed the Sororitas Class as much as we did, and this enthusiasm has inspired us to create something new for Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor – Martyr.
We are happy to announce that a new class DLC will be available later this year, namely, the Hierophant Class! You will assume the role of an Inquisitor who can call in multiple acolytes to form a squad. Use your faith and authority to inspire your acolytes to carry out the Emperor’s will, manage them like a true leader, and teach the Imperium’s truth to all the heretics in the Caligari sector!
We will reveal more details in the time leading up to the release, we hope you will like the new features and abilities!
Hello, Marvelites! 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year for the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game, and what better way to kick things off than to thwip into the New Year with an astonishing DEVELOPER UPDATE!
First, we’d like to send a giant thank-you to everyone in the Marvel Multiverse RPG community for making 2023 such a special year. We hope 2024 brings you endless amounts of Ultimate Fantastic rolls, and if not, just spend a point of Karma. Now let’s jump into it!
TONY’S WORKSHOP
We’re introducing a new section to Marvel.com/rpg called Tony’s Workshop. After receiving thousands of invaluable feedback responses during the playtest period, we wanted to find a way to keep that spirit of our game alive. Starting today, you can download experimental rules and wacky homebrew suggestions for your table that may even get added to future releases. We’re also updating the FAQ Submission to include responses for Tony’s Workshop. Something’s not balanced? Have a suggested tweak? Let us know.
Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are thrilled to unveil an emotionally charged story trailer for their highly anticipated game, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, coming Feb. 13, 2024. This narrative-driven action RPG immerses players in a world teeming with supernatural threats, challenging them to grapple with love, life, death, and sacrifice. This new trailer brings the deeply enthralling and poignant story to life, providing a glimpse into the intricate lore of Banishers and the key relationship between Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith.
In Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, players step into the shoes of Antea Duarte and Red mac Raith, experienced spirit hunters sent to New Eden on a mission to aid the settlers. The stakes escalate dramatically when Antea is tragically killed during an ill-advised attack, becoming one of the very ghosts she despises. This catastrophic turn of events leaves Red torn between upholding their oath to protect the living from malevolent spirits and the devastating reality of his mentor and lover Antea’s condition.
The emotionally charged journey through Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden explores the complex interplay between love, sacrifice, and the struggle to reconcile one’s own desires with a sense of duty. Players must navigate this treacherous path, making choices between the living and their beloved.
Delve into the lives of New Eden’s communities, a world plagued with supernatural creatures and age-old secrets. Utilize Antea’s spiritual abilities and Red’s formidable arsenal to banish the tormented souls that haunt the living. As you uncover hidden truths, traverse mysterious landscapes, and meet unforgettable characters, their futures – and lives – rest in your hands.
Quantic Dream and Sand Door Studio have announced that Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is launching on February 13, 2024, on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Lysfanga is a top-down single-player action game, blending hack ‘n’ slash combat and tactics, where you fight alongside your warrior clones.
After 500 years of peace in the realm of Antala, a new demonic threat emerges that endangers the kingdom, and its fate now lies with Imë, the Lysfanga. The Goddess of Time has gifted Imë with the power to summon clones of past selves to amass an army capable of wielding an expanding arsenal of weapons and spells in order to crush demon hordes, known as Raxes. Help Imë progress through ancient cities and arenas by defeating enemies and solving action puzzles, all while preparing to face an even greater danger that lies ahead.
