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Braid Anniversary Edition Release Date Trailer

2023/11/10
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Thekla, Inc. today announced that Braid, Anniversary Edition is officially coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and Netflix on April 30, 2024. Originally released to critical acclaim in 2008 by Jonathan Blow, Braid is a puzzle-platformer that allows players to manipulate time in strange and unusual ways as they journey through unique worlds en route to rescuing an abducted princess. Upon initial release, Braid was heralded by critics with universal acclaim, myriad perfect scores and still holds a 93 on Metacritic.

Braid, Anniversary Edition reimagines what The A.V. Club called “the definitive indie game” for modern, high-resolution hardware via a variety of changes and updates that still preserve the fundamental integrity of the original release, including:

  • Improved sound and new mixes and variants of the soundtrack by Martin Stig Andersen (Control, Inside) and Hans Christian Kock
  • Hand-repainted graphics by original artist David Hellman
  • Animations with extra frames, for smoother in-game motion
  • Ability to switch back and forth between the old and new Braid on the fly
  • 15+ hours of commentary featuring Jonathan Blow, David Hellman, Marc ten Bosch (Miegakure), Brian Moriarty (Trinity, Loom, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel), Casey Muratori (1935; Handmade Hero; Computer, Enhance!), Cris Moore (gamer, resident faculty at the Santa Fe Institute), Frank Cifaldi (Video Game History Foundation), Martin Stig Andersen, Hans Christian Kock, and Jakob Schmid.

Notably, the extensive and detailed developer commentary track offers a significant enhancement to the core Braid experience, as the Thekla, Inc. team offers their thoughts and insights into puzzle design, programming, visual art, math, the history of independent games and many other topics of interest to both fans and aspiring game designers alike.

“The goal is to make it the craziest, most-in-depth commentary ever put in a video game,” said Thekla, Inc. founder Jonathan Blow. “You can follow particular threads of commentary spatially, through wormholes that go from level to level to see evolutions of particular concepts; the commentary has lots of markup so we can circle stuff on the screen, point arrows at whatever visual detail we are talking about, show diagrams, play back recordings of gameplay to show what happens if you try doing this or that in a particular level, and many other capabilities.”

Braid, Anniversary Edition launches April 30, 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and Netflix. The title will also be coming to Mac and Linux at a later date.

Knott’s Merry Farm 2023 Opens On November 17th

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm. During the holiday season, the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights and miles of beautiful garland. New for guests this year, Knott’s melodrama company presents a reimagined Charles Dickens classic, A Calico Christmas Carol. The Bird Cage Theatre will also present the heartwarming Knott’s version of O. Henry’s classic tale of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi, 1885.

Christmas in Calico continues as the Snow and Glow experience fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while “snow” gently falls throughout Ghost Town. The Wilderness Dance Hall transforms into Santa’s Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends.

Knott’s own vocal quartet, the Calico Carolers, transports guests back in time to a Victorian Christmas as they perform the season’s songs throughout the streets of Ghost Town. In Calico Park, guests are serenaded by the a cappella group, The Sleigh Bells, with a soulful version of Christmas classics. A down-home dose of Christmas cheer is in store for those who join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies for a foot-stompin’ show with energetic music and comedy for the whole family. Yuletide cheer is in store with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment takes over the Calico Mine Stage with dancing and fun set to popular holiday tunes.

Over at the Walter Knott Theater, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang take to the ice in Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas. This guest favorite returns with the Knott’s Ice-Skating Ensemble and Snoopy retelling the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” re-imagined Peanuts style.

It’s not a holiday celebration without festive food. Throughout the park, guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including a Merry Farm favorite, the crispy breaded “Turkey Ball” filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce, or the Red Velvet Churro stuffed with peppermint bark cream cheese.

Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village is back with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing. Or make it a Berry Merry Christmas by shopping the Knott’s Berry Farm online Gift Guide for Marketplace favorites, collectibles, plush, apparel and more – perfect gifts for every Knott’s fan on your list.

Give the gift that keeps on giving all year with a 2024 Season Pass. A 2024 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2023 plus all of 2024, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Regular Season passes are as low as 10 payments of $7 after initial payment plus applicable fees and Gold Season Passes are as low as $9.50 after initial payment plus applicable fees. These offers end on January 7, 2024. Pricing and more information are available at knotts.com.

Turn your Merry Farm experience into a holly jolly hotel getaway with an overnight stay at The Knott’s Hotel. The Knott’s Merry Farm Hotel Getaway Package includes hotel accommodations, Knott’s Merry Farm admission for one day for each registered guest, and hotel parking. Upgrade to the Hotel Getaway Package + Breakfast for an unforgettable holiday celebration. For hotel reservations, please visit knotts.com.

For more information about Knott’s Merry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the hashtag #MerryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Valve Unveils OLED Upgraded Steam Deck

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

 Valve, the gaming and hardware company behind Steam Deck and the Steam platform, is excited to announce Steam Deck OLED arrives November 16th.

Steam Deck OLED is the same powerful handheld PC gaming console experience as the original Steam Deck LCD, but with an HDR OLED screen, a longer lasting battery, faster WiFi, and a slew of tweaks and improvements across the board.

We’re introducing Steam Deck OLED in two storage options: 512GB and 1TB, and lowering the price of the Steam Deck LCD models. This new lineup means more options for players of all kinds to enjoy their Steam library on the go:

  • Steam Deck 256GB LCD: Now $399 (effective immediately)
  • Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $549
  • Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $649
  • Steam Deck 1TB OLED Limited Edition (translucent colorway): $679 (US/Canada only)

While supplies last (prices effective immediately):

  • Steam Deck 64GB LCD: Now $349
  • Steam Deck 512GB LCD: Now $449

We’re also now offering the Docking Station at $79.

Additional Steam Deck OLED details:

  • HDR OLED display designed from the ground up for gaming
  • 30-50% longer battery life
  • Faster downloads with Wifi 6E
  • Improved thermals, and 5% lighter than the Steam Deck LCD models

Steam Deck OLED is available starting November 16th at 10AM Pacific in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and European Union, as well as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via KOMODO (hyperlink to Komodo). More information available on our redesigned website, and over on Steam.

CHUCKY Comes to Dead by Daylight

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Chucky, the infamous killer doll from the cult classic films as well as Universal Content Production’s hit series on USA & SYFY (US) and STACKTV (Canada), is the newest Killer to step into The Fog in a new Dead by Daylight Chapter. Players would be remiss not to experience his playful cruelty on November 28 when the newest Dead by Daylight Chapter launches from Behaviour Interactive in collaboration with Universal Products and Experiences. Until then, those who dare can discover thrilling new gameplay mechanics that everyone’s favorite “Good Guy” brings into Trials in the time-limited public test build on Steam.

“We know Dead by Daylight fans have been clamoring to see Chucky in game and we’ve been dying to make it a reality,” said Bill Kispert, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Business Development, Universal Games and Digital Platforms. “It’s the perfect time for Chucky to unleash his particular brand of mayhem upon players in Dead by Daylight, while he also terrifies them in the latest season of the highly entertaining and always shocking USA & SYFY series.”

“It’s a character that I never thought we could bring into The Fog because of his size,” notes Mathieu Côté, Head of Partnerships for Behaviour Interactive. “The team has outdone itself to prove me wrong. Players are in for a treat – Chucky in Dead by Daylight really is the unmissable multiplayer horror gaming experience.”

Small But Deadly

Players should not underestimate the power of this Killer, nor should they underestimate his foul mouth. With new lines voiced by none other than Chucky’s original voice actor Brad Dourif – a question emerges: what is more scathing, his knife or his tongue?

With effective tools for sneaking around the Map, Chucky is a force to be reckoned with, utilizing his Slice & Dice ability to lunge forward and attack unsuspecting Survivors. Though his height does have its limitations, Charles Lee Ray, in his human form, appears as a spirit to assist him in Hooking Survivors, as well as interrupting them while they’re Vaulting or Repairing.

On the other hand, his stature gives him an incredible advantage while hunting, forcing Survivors to always keep both eyes and ears open. His larger-than-life rage and pint-sized build let him vault through windows and under pawllets allowing him to close in on his unsuspecting prey, unlike any other Killer before via his Scamper ability. From the iconic rat poisoning scene from Curse of Chucky, the deathly yardstick from Child’s Play 2 or even the electrifying TV from Bride of Chucky, there are a variety of add-ons inspired by iconic moments bringing the franchise to life while elevating action for players.

“Like a tiger on the prowl, you’ll only ever know where Chucky is on his terms; terms that usually involve a knife and his many weapons of choice”, mentions Jason Guzzo, Game Designer on Dead by Daylight. “He adds such a fun flavor of jump scare to the game, and his voice lines are a darkly comedic twist to the gameplay of Dead by Daylight. It has been an absolute honor to add him to our ever-growing roster of Killers.”

Customizable Good Guy (Or Gal) Outfits

Players will be able to customize their little Killer through a series of terrifying outfits fit for only the most notorious of serial killers. In a unique twist, players can even go as far as customizing their Killer with The Good Gal outfit – inspired by Tiffany Valentine aka the Bride of Chucky and voiced by the legendary Jennifer Tilly, this outfit brings Chucky’s other half to life like never before.

The Dead by Daylight: Chucky Chapter will be available on all supported platforms on November 28.

Creative Unveils Aurvana Ace Series with xMEMS Drivers

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

Creative Technology today announced the release of the much-anticipated Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2, the latest true wireless earbuds featuring the groundbreaking solid-state, all-silicon MEMS-based drivers. The Creative Aurvana Ace series, powered by xMEMS drivers, has been expertly tuned to deliver remarkable audio clarity with a wider frequency response ranging from 5 Hz to 40 KHz. With this comprehensive range, users will get to enjoy a truly immersive and lifelike audio experience, whether it’s for music, movies, or conference calls.

These latest wireless earbuds also feature LE Audio with LC3 codec, Bluetooth 5.3, and Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) plus Ambient Mode, along with up to 24 hours of total playtime, making them the definitive choice for audio enthusiasts seeking the very best in true wireless earbuds.

Experience the Power of xMEMS Drivers

At the heart of the Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2 lies the cutting-edge solid-state MEMS-based drivers, which play a pivotal role in delivering a truly natural and lifelike sound experience. These specialized drivers, expertly integrated into each earbud, showcase an innovative design with tiny flaps meticulously mounted to silicon chips. What makes this technology stand out is how it replicates sound when these flaps swiftly respond to short electrical signals. In doing so, these drivers are able to generate sound waves that closely mimic the way users naturally hear sounds in the world around them. This results in an audio experience that is not only pristine but also remarkably lifelike, akin to having the performers right beside the users.

Creative Aurvana Ace Series – Your Gateway to Sonic Excellence

For an all-encompassing audio experience, the Creative Aurvana Ace series features a remarkable two-driver system that harmoniously blends the power of xMEMS technology with custom-tuned 10 mm dynamic drivers. Together, these dual drivers can deliver a wide range of natural sounds with remarkable precision, spanning from crisp highs to rich bass and dynamic treble. So, whether users are savoring their favorite music, diving into a movie, or engaging in a call, the duo driver system ensures a rich, intricately detailed, and distortion-free audio experience that stands in a league of its own.

Beyond the exceptional audio capabilities, Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2 offer an array of features that elevate the audio experience. With Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and Ambient Mode, users can fully immerse themselves in their audio or stay aware of their surroundings, adapting seamlessly to any environment. These earbuds also come equipped with six built-in microphones powered by Qualcomm cVc (Clear Voice Capture) noise cancellation technology, ensuring crystal-clear calls even in noisy environments. With up to 24 hours of total playtime, they are perfect for long commutes, workdays, or extended listening sessions. Furthermore, being IPX5 certified, these latest earbuds are sweatproof and ideal for users with active lifestyles.

Both models also support a variety of audio codecs, including LE Audio featuring the LC3 Codec for superior wireless audio quality, SBC, AAC, AptX, and AptX Adaptive, ensuring compatibility with various devices and offering high-quality audio streaming.

Adding to the allure, Creative Aurvana Ace showcases a sleek matte black finish with a hint of copper, while Creative Aurvana Ace 2 boasts a modern smoked translucent design with a striking copper highlight. This fresh look and feel perfectly complements the groundbreaking technology within.

Picking the Perfect Pair – Creative Aurvana Ace vs. Creative Aurvana Ace 2

While both Creative Aurvana Ace and Creative Aurvana Ace 2 share the key features mentioned above, there are some noteworthy distinctions that set Creative Aurvana Ace 2 apart.

Featuring Qualcomm Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 possesses the intelligence to adapt and fine-tune noise cancellation levels in real-time based on specific environmental conditions and earbud fit. This innovative capability ensures a perfect balance between noise isolation and situational awareness, making them perfect for diverse listening environments.

Coupled with the latest Qualcomm aptX Lossless codec, Creative Aurvana Ace 2 delivers lossless, hi-fidelity audio at 16-bit / 44.1 kHz, akin to a CD-level experience where every musical element is faithfully recreated, closely resembling the original recording, providing a superior listening experience for audio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

“xMEMS drivers represent an exciting leap forward in audio technology,” said Song Siow Hui, CEO at Creative. “They enable the Creative Aurvana Ace and Ace 2 to reproduce sound with stunning accuracy and fidelity. Users can expect a level of immersion and clarity that redefines their perception of premium audio.”

Pricing and Availability

  • Creative Aurvana Ace is priced at US$129.99 and is available at Creative.com.
  • Creative Aurvana Ace 2 is priced at US$149.99 and is available at Creative.com.

Pre-order will be available from 10 November 2023, visit creative.com/aurvanatws for more information.

Also join us at CanJam Dallas from November 11th to 12th to get a firsthand look at the latest Creative Aurvana Ace series.

Universas Studios Unveils Limited Time Trolls Band Together Experiences

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood celebrate the upcoming release of DreamWorks Animations’ new film, Trolls Band Together – dancing its way into theaters on Friday, November 17 – with limited-time experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy.

Beginning this week, guests across both coasts can “get happy” with these special offerings inspired by the new film and popular Trolls characters:

  • Trolls-Themed Beverages: Guests can indulge in an assortment of all-new “fantastamazing” beverages themed to favorite Trolls characters at Mel’s Diner in Universal Studios Hollywood and Schwab’s Pharmacy at Universal Studios Florida, including:
    • Tiny Diamond Shake (featured at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood) – vanilla soft serve ice cream blended with Oreo® cookies, whipped topping and finished with edible silver glitter in true Tiny Diamond fashion.
    • Poppy’s Popping Strawberry Shake (featured at Universal Studios Hollywood) – strawberry soft serve ice cream topped with whipped cream, blue-raspberry Pop Rocks® candy and flower sprinkles.
    • Poppy’s Popping Strawberry Lemonade (featured at Universal Studios Florida) –   crafted with strawberry Dole Whip, sweet lemonade, strawberry sorbet, and topped with blue-raspberry Pop Rocks® candy and flower sprinkles.
    • BroZone Shake (featured at Universal Studios Florida) – vanilla soft serve ice cream with a whipped topping along with blue-raspberry Pop Rocks® candy and colorful Nerd Candy.
  • Rockin’ Photo Opportunities: Guests can pose with fan-favorite Trolls character Poppy as she rocks her dazzling new band attire during special meet and greets inside Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. Plus, interactive sets at Universal Studios Florida and Universal CityWalk Hollywood include a cutting-edge screen where guests can digitally interact with the characters, along with a dual-sided photo backdrop that places guests on stage with beloved Trolls characters and on the opposite side, backstage with Poppy and Viva.
  • New Trolls Merchandise: Guests can shop a vibrant selection of brand-new Trolls merchandise, including a stylish new purse, adorable figurines of the film characters, apparel and more.

For more information about Universal Orlando Resort, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com, and for Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com

Men of War II Open Beta Starts Nov 16

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Fulqrum Publishing and Ukrainian studio Best Way are happy to announce the upcoming Beta weekend for the highly-anticipated real-time strategy title Men of War II coming on 16th November and concluding on November 21st on Steam. This new beta showcases the progress in development and offers players a more polished experience, including match-making and leaderboards for each of the PVP match setup modes, shorter loading times, and various graphical improvements.

Launching next week, the upcoming open beta introduces “Officer” mode, a challenging PVE scenario that demands strategic prowess from players. In Officer mode, participants must skillfully balance offensive and defensive tactics as they strive to protect an NPC officer for a set amount of time; if the enemy manages to eliminate him, it’s game over. This intense mode will test players’ ability to coordinate their forces effectively and make split-second decisions to achieve victory. Alongside this new mode, all PvE and PvP modes from previous open betas will return for players to enjoy.

Additionally, players can look forward to two gripping new single-player missions that delve into pivotal moments of World War II history for the USA and German troops. These immersive missions provide players with a chance to experience the intensity and complexity of wartime decision-making, plus the Soviet campaign from previous betas returns for players to jump back into the action with all single-player missions.

This beta also introduces four new multiplayer maps, ‘Witch’s Vale’, ‘Village’, ‘Champagne’, and ‘Polesie’, with a total of ten available for players.

This open Beta has been based on feedback from thousands of players who have already played, tested and provided their thoughts on the previous three public tests. The developers will continue to work on polishing and balancing based on fresh player feedback from this Beta. Players’ progress and saves in this open beta test will not carry over to release.

Demiplane Partners with Critical Role’s Darrington Press to Launch Candela Obscura Nexus

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Today Demiplane, the digital home for tabletop roleplaying games, announced an exciting partnership with Critical Role’s Darrington Press to create and host the official digital companion for the Illuminated Worlds-powered roleplaying game Candela Obscura, launching alongside the physical release of the Candela Obscura Core Rulebook on November 14.

As part of the partnership, Demiplane will launch a dedicated section for Candela Obscura on the platform, hosting both the Quickstart Guide and Core Rulebook. The Quickstart Guide material will be freely accessible in the Nexus, allowing players to create select characters and attributes, interactively explore the compendium with tooltips, delve into the game mechanics, and more. The full Candela Obscura experience features interactive character sheets, an intuitive creation process, easily accessible overviews of specialities, characters, creatures, game rules and more – the full gambit of the game system as well as the lore, which will be available to purchase for $29.99 USD on the platform.

“Our aim with every new game system added to Demiplane is to ensure it’s inviting for both newcomers and seasoned gamers, focusing on the sheer joy of play,” said Demiplane Co-founder Peter Romenesko. “Working alongside the talented team at Darrington Press has been a dream and we’ve been able to tailor our digital companion to offer smooth entry points like an intuitive step-by-step character creation and a user-friendly game rules compendium. We believe packaging these elements, combined with the Candela Obscura’s deep lore, creatures, artifacts, and more in the players’ hands allows us to enhance the immersion of the Candela Obscura experience whether it happens online or at the table.”

Within the secret society Candela Obscura, individuals of varied talents work as a team—known as a circle—to investigate strange occurrences and dangerous magick, fighting back against a mysterious source of corruption and bleed. As the digital companion to the Candela Obscure Core Rulebook, Demiplane’s dedicated Nexus features everything you need to start a thrilling and terrifying game session, including:

  • The core rules to play and create your Candela Obscura investigators and their circles
  • An overview of the turn of the century-inspired setting of the Fairelands and the city of Newfaire
  • A look at what lies beneath Newfaire, the ancient ruins known as Oldfaire
  • Pre-made sample sessions for gamemasters to learn from and expand upon into their own playthroughs
  • Immersive, in-world ephemera and notes, illustrations, sketches, research notes, correspondences, advertisements, maps, and more to bring the Fairelands to life
  • Digital dice mechanics, and so much more!

Candela Obscura is the latest title to be added to Demiplane’s ever expanding platform, alongside Pathfinder, Avatar Legends, Vampire the Masquerade, Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game and more.

For more information and updates, please visit demiplane.com

Space Trash Scavenger Gameplay Trailer

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, Paradox Interactive and SquarePlay Games are thrilled to announce the launch of Space Trash Scavenger in Early Access on Steam. Space Trash Scavenger is a third-person interstellar survival sandbox game set in a procedurally generated zero-gravity world, where players must scavenge resources, craft equipment, and trade their way back home. You can now access it on Steam for €19,99/$19,99/£16,99.

In Space Trash Scavenger, players are employed by the megacorporation ScavCorp to retrieve a wide range of resources from space debris, abandoned outposts, and spaceship wrecks, refining them at their space rig. Within this base, they can upgrade their equipment, produce their own food and fuel, while also preparing to defend against roaming alien threats that may come knocking at their door. Space Trash Scavenger is set in a vast procedurally generated spatial open world, inviting players to explore deeper and deeper into the cosmos.

“We’re super hyped to launch Space Trash Scavenger today” says developer Alastair McQueen, of SquarePlay Games. “With local micro-gravity, toybox-sized procedural asteroid fields and a dynamic economy, we tried to bring something new to the survival genre. We’ll be listening to players on where to take the game during Early Access.”

“Space Trash Scavenger is a unique game with an exceptional tone, just waiting to be played and supported by its community. This Early Access phase offers the perfect opportunity to build upon the strong foundations established by the talented team at SquarePlay Games,” declared Ross Kaminskyi, executive producer at Paradox Arc.

Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia Launch Trailer

2023/11/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The decline of Abbasid rule in the east has opened the door to new challengers. Powerful vassals, foreign chiefs and the caliph himself struggle to unite a land diverse in cultures, faiths and geography. Rise to the challenge and walk in the footsteps of mighty emperors before you, and claim the Legacy of Persia.

Available today, Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia is a new flavor pack for Paradox’s award-winning medieval grand strategy game. New historical color and pageantry await you as you try to win the Struggle for the Iranian heartland as the once mighty Caliphate fights to keep control. Unite the divided lands under your new dynasty, or restore the Caliph to a place of strength and security.

Features of Crusader Kings III: Legacy of Persia include:

  • The Iranian Intermezzo: The Abbasid Caliphate is on the decline, and strong-willed Iranian rulers are set upon independence and a new future for the region. Will you forge a new Empire, subjugate the faltering Caliphate for your own benefit, or see a resurgent Caliphate bring order to the region?
  • More Historical Flavor: New decisions, interactions and buildings for rulers in the Persian region, as well as special content highlighting the importance of clan leadership and protecting the frontier regions.
  • Changes to Iranian Cultures: New Iranian traditions include innovative Court Scholars, unique Men-at-Arms, and powerful new buildings to bring riches out of barren lands.
  • New Art and Music: Persian characters get new clothing, Persian buildings get a redesign and the UI can take on a more Iranian appearance in this Flavor Pack. There are also 8 new music tracks, some cued to events and some to set the mood.