It has been a month since veteran independent video game developer Blue Isle Studios first announced that Slender: The Arrival will be given a long-awaited 10th Anniversary Upgrade. We now have a date to unleash the bone-chilling adventure, starting October 18 be whisked back to a dark and familiar world completely reimagined. Every shadow, every material and every hair-raising encounter with the mysterious Slender Man will be rendered in the stunning detail only possible with Unreal Engine 5. This revisualized version of Slender: The Arrival is now available for pre-order.
That’s not all, a brand new chapter has been announced. Those of you willing to brave the darkness will find a new story where Charlie Matheson’s father experiences his worst nightmare. This free addition to the game offers a sneak preview of what’s to come.
This marks the first time Slender: The Arrival will appear natively on current generation consoles with the opportunity to pre-order today on Xbox Series X|S ($19.99), followed by PlayStation 5 ($19.99) on September 19. As a pre-order bonus, Blue Isle Studios is giving out a free copy of Valley with all pre-orders.
“It’s been 10 years since the original launch and we’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to improve and add to the game. There are many more Slender Man stories to tell, and we cannot wait to deliver on these experiences.” – Alex Tintor, Co-Founder & Lead Designer at Blue Isle Studios.
Legendary Comics, a trailblazer in the world of graphic novels (Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, Dune: The Official Movie Graphic Novel), is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their newest spine-chilling masterpiece, Sleep Terrors. This heart-pounding adventure horror graphic novel, written by acclaimed author Cavan Scott and brought to life with illustrations by Stephanie Son, is set to captivate readers with its gripping narrative and haunting visuals. The graphic novel is scheduled for release on September 5, 2023, inviting readers to embark on an unparalleled journey into a world where nightmares take on a terrifying reality.
In Sleep Terrors, readers will be plunged into a realm where dreams and reality collide in a mesmerizing tale of suspense and supernatural intrigue. Terri, our protagonist, once believed she was safe upon awakening, only to find that her nightmares had followed her into the waking world.
Ever since a life-altering accident left her in a coma, Terri’s existence has been plagued by narcoleptic episodes during the day and disturbing visions during the night. However, her dreams take a chilling twist when they transform into grim prophecies, manifesting as violent events that stain reality with bloodtrails. As Terri grapples with the terrifying realization that her dreams are becoming all too real, her struggle to stay awake drives her to madness.
Sleep Terrors seamlessly blends action-adventure, horror, and supernatural elements, promising an unforgettable reading experience that will resonate with fans of diverse genres.
SEGA today shared a new NGS Headline, a program to inform players about the present and future of Sega’s free-to-play online action RPG, PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS, with information on current operations, future updates, and campaigns. Today’s NGS Headline outlined events coming to PSO2: NGS this Fall, such as the Autumn Event, Limited Time Quests, and AC Scratch Tickets! Watch the newest NGS Headline here.
Autumn ’23 (September 6)
The Limited-time Event Autumn ’23 will begin on September 6th. Autumn leaves will dance across the Aelio Region, and Central City will be transformed into an O-tsukimi, or moon-viewing, theme. Moongaze Rappy, Moongaze Emperappy, and Moongaze Great Rappy will all be joining us for this event. Players will enjoy gazing up at the moon with our cute, feathered pals.
Xitre is the navigator for this event and has a Happi coat with a Rappy drawn on the back. There seem to have been issues with the supply chain due to aggressive enemies so talk to Xitre to help out. The Augment Sezun Automfevre ’23 is effective against Seasonal Enemies, so make good use of any weapons you have with it during this event.
Items available in the Seasonal Points Exchange Shop include the Stamp STP: Noroshi – Yummy! and items to change the Vital Gauge Design. There will also be alternative color Motion Change items and Portable Holograms. Players can also get Scratch Tickets to draw the Autumn ’23 Special Scratch. In addition, the Alcinq weapon series will be available in all weapon categories for this season’s event.
There will also be ARKS Records for the Field Race Dreisen Plant Board (Stage 1): Solo during this same period, so be sure to take on that challenge as well. A Limited-time Quest Drill: Unidentified Region A32 will also be available alongside this event. This is a Rapid Saturation Attack Mission-type quest, the same as the Drill: Crisp Autumn Aelio Defense and other previously released quests. Compete for Quest Points that you can earn by delivering the final blow to enemies. Completing this quest unlocks a Limited-time Quest and a Title Task, so take on the challenge and snap up Seasonal Points, Titles, and Autumn ’23 SP Scratch Tickets! The Autumn ’23 Special Scratch lineup includes new Weapon Camo and Music Discs, as well as Portable Holograms and other items.
Starting September 13th, a Limited-time Quest titled Drill: Moonlight Invasion ’23 will be available. This is an update of a quest that was released last year where players will once again be able to enjoy co-op combat with those characters we’ve all missed. Enemy levels and rewards have been enhanced from last year’s quest, so this is a quest you don’t want to miss.There is also a new Limited-time Task and Title Task that can be unlocked by completing this quest.The ARKS Records for this event are for Trainia: Slope Style, for Solo and All Classes.
Limited-Time Quest – Caldera Clean-Up Op (September 20)
The Limited-time Quest: Caldera Clean-Up Op launches on September 20th. The quest is set in Stia and can accommodate up to 24 players. The Transport Trucks used by Supply Unit Traspo have broken down again, and the swarm of enemies and boss enemies turned Megalotix gathered there is getting larger and larger. Cover the Transport Trucks until they can be repaired, making good use of the falling Lava Bombs. Completing this quest will unlock Limited-time Quests and Title Tasks, so take on the challenge and snap up Seasonal Points, Titles, and Autumn ’23 SP Scratch Tickets! ARKS Records will be held for the Field Race: North Aelio Board (Stage 1).
Limited-Time Quest – Drill: Autum Night Aelio Defense ’23
Look sharp, ARKS! The Limited-time Quest: Drill: Autumn Night Aelio Defense ’23 is coming straight at us! This is an enhanced version of the quest released last year, with boosted enemy levels and rewards. This quest is a Rapid Saturation Attack Mission, so aim to max out your Quest Points with decisive blows to destroy enemies! Plus, completing this quest will unlock Limited-time Quests and Title Tasks, so tackle the challenge to grab Seasonal Points, Titles, and Autumn ’23 SP Scratch Tickets! ARKS Records will be held for Trainia: Vanishing Path II, for Solo and All Classes. Take up the gauntlet and give it a spin!
The Global version of PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS includes fully localized text and character voices in English and will remain content current with the Japanese servers. Details can be found at https://ngs.pso2.com/. For additional up-to-the-minute updates, players can follow @play_PSO2 on Twitter, @PSO2Official on Facebook, and @play_pso2 on Instagram.
Developed by Feral Interactive, the military masterpiece Company of Heroes will be launching on Nintendo Switch this autumn as a single collection containing the base game and both expansions.
Company of Heroes Collection marks the console debut of the game that redefined real-time strategy, bringing with it epic campaigns based on the liberation of France by Allied forces in World War II. From the daring beach assaults of D-Day and on into the Battle of Normandy, players will command both Allied and Axis forces in an action-packed offering which includes both the base game and its two expansions — Opposing Fronts™ and Tales of Valor™ — in one storming package.
With a bespoke user interface and controls designed for play on Nintendo Switch, the full battlefield will be under the player’s command. Intense tactical combat takes place across 41 squad-based missions, with moment-to-moment encounters shaping the course of each battle. A customisable Skirmish mode is also included, with unique factions, multiple game modes and a wealth of maps, offering enormous replay ability and rewarding bold experimentation.
Respawn Entertainment and EA have released the biggest update yet for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, adding a bevy of performance improvements, bug fixes, and optimizations across every platform with Patch 7.
On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Patch 7 makes sweeping improvements to Quality and Performance modes, better hitting the resolution and framerate targets.
On PC, Patch 7 introduces support for NVIDIA DLSS. a super-sampling technology that can improve performance for some users.
Please find the full patch notes below:
This patch introduces several performance-related improvements* on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S including:
Performance mode has been completely reworked to substantially improve player experience.
A number of GPU and CPU optimizations – along with disabling Ray Tracing – has resulted in a better player experience, including a solid 60 FPS in Performance mode.
Quality Mode has also received optimizations to help reduce FPS fluctuation and introduce other visual improvements.
Variable Refresh Rate support added for PS5
Additional performance & optimization improvements for PC, including DLSS support.
Save system tweaks to help prevent save game corruption
Fixed issues where players could not retrieve their XP after dying under certain circumstances.
Various crash fixes
Various bug fixes & improvements across all platforms, including fixes for cloth, lighting, and UI.
* Note: cinematics in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor are locked to 30 frames per second.
Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade revealed today that PAX West 2024 will return to the Seattle Convention Center for Labor Day Weekend from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2, 2024. Additionally, PAX Unplugged, the most attended tabletop gaming convention on the East Coast, welcomes voice actor and Critical Role Game Master, Matthew Mercer, as the Storytime keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, Dec. 1.
PAX Unplugged 2023, taking place Friday, Dec. 1, to Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, will feature fan-favorite anime and video game voice actor Matthew Mercer as the keynote speaker for a fun and personal Storytime. Mercer’s many credits include the Game Master for the web series Critical Role, the voice of Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Trafalgar Law in One Piece Film: Red, Jotaro Kujo in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventures: Stardust Crusaders among countless others.
As PAX West 2023 draws to a close, the West Coast’s most-attended gaming event will return on next year’s Labor Day weekend. Friends, families, and gamers from all over the world will have a chance to visit the Seattle Convention Center from Friday, Aug. 30, to Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, to check out the most-anticipated games, watch intense tournaments, and attend delightful panels featuring their favorite content creators and game developers.
“PAX Unplugged is what I want around the end of the year, as more and more of my gaming time is spent around a table,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play. “Plus, this is the show where you can get the purple versions of the shirts and coats and stuff.”
Media and content creators can register for PAX Unplugged here. Potential attendees can purchase three-day badges for $85, and pick up single-day badges for $40 each. Families can pick up Sunday Kids Day badges for their children aged 7-12 for $13 each.
For more information, such as information on PAX West 2024 tickets, follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.
Exactly 50 years ago this fall, the most terrifying horror film in history landed on screens, shocking audiences around the world. Now, on Friday, October 6, a new chapter begins. From Blumhouse and director David Gordon Green, who shattered the status quo with their resurrection of the Halloween franchise, comes The Exorcist: Believer.
Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own.
But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia O’Neill), disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed anything like it before: Chris MacNeil.
For the first time since the 1973 film, Oscar® winner Ellen Burstyn reprises her iconic role as Chris MacNeil, an actress who has been forever altered by what happened to her daughter Regan five decades before.
The film also stars Emmy winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Hereditary) as Victor and Angela’s neighbor, and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline) as the parents of Katherine, Angela’s friend.
When The Exorcist, based on the best-selling book by William Peter Blatty, was released, it changed the culture forever, obliterating box office records and earning 10 Academy Award® nominations, becoming the first horror film ever nominated for Best Picture.
The Exorcist: Believer is directed by David Gordon Green from a screenplay by Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray) and David Gordon Green, from a story by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), Danny McBride (Halloween trilogy) and David Gordon Green, based on characters created by William Peter Blatty.
The film is produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse and by David Robinson and James G. Robinson for Morgan Creek Entertainment.
The executive producers are Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Stephanie Allain, Ryan Turek and Atilla Yücer. Universal Pictures presents a Blumhouse/Morgan Creek Entertainment production in association with Rough House Picures.
The PDP Afterglow Wave Xbox Series X controller is a wired controller with several customizable features. The controller has eight different LED lighting zones that can be customized to your liking, two programmable back buttons that can be mapped to any button on the controller, and built-in audio controls that allow you to quickly adjust the volume, game/chat balance, and mic mute. The controller is made of a durable plastic material that feels sturdy and is also lightweight, so you can game for hours without feeling fatigued. The controller is compatible with the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, and PC platforms.
The overall feel of the PDP Afterglow Wave is good for lack of a better adjective. It feels similar to the Microsoft controller and shouldn’t feel strange or take much getting used to. The biggest performance issue I discovered while using the controller is that PDP opted for a squishy D-pad on the Afterglow Wave. The standard Microsoft controller has a much crisper, clicky D-pad, which helps to provide tactile feedback to the player. PDP’s Afterglow Wave is mushy and, while it does work, doesn’t provide much tactile feedback.
The biggest draws of the PDP Afterglow Wave are its RGB LED lighting and programmable buttons. The controller is compatible with the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. It is also officially licensed by Microsoft. It is designed to be comfortable to hold, with a contoured grip that fits snugly in the hands. The controller also has textured triggers and bumpers, which provide a good grip. The back buttons are also well-placed and easy to reach.
The PDP Afterglow Wave Controller is made of durable materials and feels comfortable to hold onto. The textured triggers provide a good grip, and the back buttons can be programmed to any controller command. The RGB lighting is customizable through the PDP Control Hub app, which is available for iOS and Android devices. Getting the controller plugged into the game console was simply and should not prove challenging.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5
Overall, the PDP Afterglow Wave Xbox Series X controller is a great choice for gamers who are looking for a wired controller with some programmable buttons and lighting. If you’re looking for a wired controller that offers a little bit of extra flair, the Afterglow Wave is a great option – especially at $44.99! Just know it’s not the most premium of options.
The Fluentalk T1 is a handheld translator device that supports 40 languages and 93 accents. It can be used for online, offline, and image translation. The T1 comes with a two-year global mobile data plan right out of the box, so you can use it anywhere in the world without worrying about connecting to WiFi. It also has a built-in speaker and microphone, so you can easily converse with people who speak other languages.
The Fluentalk T1 supports 40 languages, more than most other translator devices on the market. This makes it a great option for people who travel frequently or work with people who speak other languages. Also, the Fluentalk T1 can be used in three modes: online, offline, and image translation. The online mode is the most accurate but requires an internet connection. The offline mode is still accurate but doesn’t require an internet connection. The one downside of the offline mode is that the number of supported languages drop to the 14 most spoken (as opposed to 40 in online mode). In my usage, I found offline mode to be very accurate and functional – at least as good as most translation smartphone apps. The image translation mode allows you to translate text from images.
The Fluentalk T1 features a built-in speaker and microphone, which allows you to have conversations with people who speak other languages easily. This is a great feature for people traveling or working with people who speak other languages.
The Fluentalk T1 has a 4-inch HD screen, which makes it easy to see the translations. The screen is also bright, so you can use it in direct sunlight. The Fluentalk T1 has a long battery life, which means you can use it for multiple days without recharging it. This is a great feature for people who are traveling or who are on the go. The Fluentalk T1 is very easy to use. The interface is simple and intuitive, and the buttons are large and easy to press.
The Fluentalk T1 is one of the more expensive translator devices on the market. However, it is worth the price if you need a reliable and accurate translator device. The accuracy of the translation can vary depending on the language and the accent. However, the accuracy is generally good, and the device is constantly being updated with new language models.
Many have criticized the use case of this device when smartphones are so readily available. I guess there is some point there – smartphone apps can perform translation for you. But, I think they’re missing the point of this device though. For me, the Fluentalk T1 is a discrete translation device with better on and offline performance than most smartphone apps. If I am walking around another country grabbing my morning coffee, keying up the Fluentalk T1 dangling around my neck with its included lanyard is a focused choice. I’m not just another tourist on their phone being distracted. If you are set on using your smartphone for translation, you should know that Timekettle does offer a smartphone-focused translator device separate from the T1. The Timekettle Zero has the same performance as the T1 but instead interfaces directly with your Android or iOS device.
Overall
The Fluentalk T1 is a powerful and versatile translator device. It is a great option for people who need to communicate with people who speak other languages. However, it is important to note that the accuracy of the translation may vary depending on the language and the accent. If you are looking for a reliable and accurate translator device, the Fluentalk T1 is a great option.
Animal lovers and property management enthusiasts can rejoice as Developer Ancient Forge Studio and publisher Frozen District announce the release of the highly anticipated Pets DLC for The Tenants, available now on Steam. This exciting expansion introduces a new dimension to the game, allowing players to craft pet-friendly homes and cater to a wide array of adorable animals.
Paws and Play the Trailer!
A Haven for Pet Lovers
In the Pets DLC, players can expand their property empires by welcoming a variety of charming creatures, from dogs and cats to raccoons, mini pigs, parrots, fish, hamsters, and much more. Beyond finding suitable homes for human tenants, players now have the unique opportunity to foster meaningful relationships between the tenants and their cherished pets. Strengthen bonds by interacting with pets, playing games, offering treats, and ensuring your rental business thrives.
Unveil Your Creativity
The expansion includes over 500 new pet-friendly items and furniture pieces, enabling players to customize apartments to perfectly suit their tenants’ furry and feathered companions. With four new Elite Contracts to complete, players can demonstrate their expertise in creating ideal living spaces for pet owners. Additionally, players can undertake a mission to transform an old animal shelter into a pet paradise, where stray pets can find loving homes.
Unlock a Secret Prize
In addition to introducing a special mission, “Parrot Collector,” where players can unlock a secret prize by accomplishing unique objectives within the game, the Pets DLC includes new gifts, furniture, services, and sabotage options. Even a brand-new phone app for pet management!
The Tenants Pets DLC is out now on Steam available for USD 9,99 for those who already own the base game.
Start building your empire with a pet-friendly twist and witness the growth of your rental business as you cater to the needs of animal enthusiasts in the virtual world of Wondersville.
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