Get ready to howl with delight because the spooktacular Pageant of the Monsters is clawing its way back to Laguna Beach this fall! Mark your calendars for October 27, 28, 29, and 31, 2023, when this monstrously delightful Halloween event will make its much-anticipated return to the Festival of Arts grounds.
This beloved tradition, resurrected every five years, holds a special place in the cobweb-covered hearts of both locals and visitors. Prepare to be spellbound as you venture into the Pageant’s backstage area and scenic workshops, transformed into a family-friendly haunted house. It’s a bone-chilling celebration of creativity that’ll send shivers down your spine!
Stay tuned for more hair-raising details to be revealed in the coming months. This Halloween season is going to be a real treat, full of tricks and monstrous surprises. Don’t ghost this fang-tastic event – be there or be scared!
Funds for this event are provided in part by the lodging establishments and the City of Laguna Beach. For more information on Pageant of the Monsters visit www.foapom.com/monsters. Ticket sale date to be announced. To stay up to date on all things Pageant of the Masters and Festival of Arts, follow the Festival on social media at @FestivalPageant and visit www.foapom.com.
UNIVRS is thrilled to reveal a new trailer for its upcoming VR hunting action game Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable. Players can put on their Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) Gear and fight against man-eating Titans to defend and protect humanity. This VR experience will be available on Meta Quest 2 / Meta Quest Pro this winter.
Prepare yourself to take on unique missions as a member of the Scout Regiment in Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable. Play solo or co-op, and devise a strategy to cut down the Titan population. There will be a wide range of weapons, along with ODM Gear, at your disposal. Just be prepared to think on your feet and always be one step ahead of the Titans. Only the strongest will survive, as the battle difficulty will increase as you progress through the game.
Players can expect an exhilarating flying experience with their ODM Gear in the game, thanks to UNIVRS’ anti-motion sickness technology. This feature will also help bring the thrilling cross-range combat against killer Titans to life.
“At UNIVRS, our mission is to create immersive experiences that were previously impossible due to this challenge. We believe that our technology has brought the ODM gear to life in VR. We hope that this game will deliver a realistic experience, enabling players to feel as if they’re using the actual gear for the first time.” – Naoya Koji, COO, UNIVRS
Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is set to welcome new players to join the Scout Regiment this winter. The game boasts an exciting combination of single-player mode and a two-player co-op mode, providing an immersive gameplay experience. AoT fans will be pleased to know that the game will be in both Japanese and English with dubbed and subbed versions.
Fulqrum Publishing and Kalla Gameworks today announce that the story-driven, sci-fi grand strategy title The Pegasus Expedition will leave Early Access for a full release on PC via Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store on June 20, complete with a brand new scenario and gameplay improvements. It will remain priced at 19,99 € / £16.99, but will be available with a 15% discount at launch.
The new scenario, entitled The Purge, introduces a dark twist to the 4X title, giving players the opportunity to take control of the alien Biomass faction – a deadly bioweapon engineered by an incredibly advanced alien race – in a bid to purge the galaxy of all life. The Purge is the fifth alternate scenario added to the game, further complementing the expansive and rewarding main campaign.
At launch, the game will also see further improvements to the AI and diplomacy systems, in addition to general polish and bug fixes, building upon the regular content updates that were issued during the successful eight-month Early Access period. These included four new varied scenarios, further bolstering the game’s substantial initial content offering, each of which added fresh ways to explore the galaxy, alongside a whole host of new features, polish and quality of life changes.
“We are excited and at the same time anxious to be releasing the full game soon. The Pegasus Expedition has been the first project for our small team at Kalla Gameworks and in many ways, we’ve grown along with the game.” said Jaakko Vesterinen, Narrative Director, Kalla Gameworks. “We would like to thank everyone for all their suggestions, constructive criticism and general encouragement, and we hope you come visit the Pegasus Galaxy with us!”
The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends an expedition to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate final attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth, only to find themselves in the middle of an interstellar war they inadvertently started.
Building on the legacy of the grand strategy genre, the game adds a strong narrative side to the classic 4X-gameplay which involves managing your diplomatic ties, armies, economy and scientific development
The newest entry to the Street Fighter series releases today! Combining the traditional combat mode “Fighting Ground”, the new single player focused “World Tour”, and online focused “Battle Hub”, this game has a total of three exciting game modes that has something for everyone, no matter if you are a casual or seasoned player. Before diving in, don’t miss the special launch trailer featuring artist Lil Wayne.
World Tour
Create your own custom avatar and experience the vast world of Street Fighter in this single player story mode with immersive RPG elements. Meet and learn from legendary fighters, form bonds with them, and master their moves to create your own unique fighting style. Make your own story!
Battle Hub
Use your avatar that you create in World Tour to meet and communicate with other players from all over the world! You can battle against other players on Battle Cabinets, head over to the Game Center to relive some classic Capcom titles, or even form your own fighting crew. The possibilities are endless!
Fighting Ground
This classic mode is back with a new combat system, and a plethora of newly added features like the novice friendly Modern Control Type that lets you perform special attacks with a single button, and Extreme Battle mode, which lets you play casual matches that include unique rules and gimmicks.
Character Intro Videos
Check out Capcom’s official channels for character intro videos and character guides for all 18 fighters debuting at launch!
The free downloadable demo lets you play as Ryu and Luke in Fighting Ground, test out new control types, and try out the entire beginning section of World Tour. Your customized avatar in the demo can be used in the full version of the game on the same platform.
• Product：Street Fighter 6
• Release Date：Out Now (2 June 2023)
• Platforms：PlayStation®5、PlayStation®4、Xbox Series X|S、PC（Steam）
Discover your true destiny as you explore beautifully crafted worlds. But you won’t have to do it alone as you can rely on the help of your trustworthy companion – a dragon-shaped scarf. However, something or someone is hiding the truth. Find out for yourself when SCARF is coming to your Xbox and PlayStation on July 6th, 2023!
As soon as you are born you will meet your enchanted companion and it will be your task to help the Scarf get back home and reunite it with its mother. Follow the little souls, who stole the keys to the scarf’s home, through three colorful and magical worlds.
Although beautiful, these worlds have been altered by the souls in various ways, trying to hide the keys from the scarf. They set up daring challenges and overwhelming blockades to stop you from catching up with them and stealing back the tickets to your goal.
During your adventures in SCARF, you will have to solve various increasingly complex puzzles, overcome daunting obstacles and discover gorgeous new places, using interesting mechanics. Create a bond with the Scarf and unlock new abilities that will allow you to master exceedingly tricky platforming challenges. Glide, hook, and slingshot your way through this fantastical world of wonders.
Features:
A journey for all ages with multiple narrative levels
Beautiful scenarios
A stunning art style
A mysterious polymorphic scarf in the shape of a dragon
Unravel an alternate ending, depending on the player’s exploration
Adaptive orchestral music
A magical world with a legendary mythology
Exploration, puzzles, and platforms that make for an adventure worth remembering
THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios today announced MX vs ATV Legends Season One as a special box edition (only physical), slated for a July 4th (For the US: Independence Yaaaaaaay) 2023 release.
B R (E) A K I N G N E W S!
For any potential riders who have been on the fence about joining in on the MX vs ATV Legends action: THQ Nordic will be releasing a new and exclusive boxed version of MX vs ATV Legends, available only as a physical version, which comes packed with all of our Season 1 updates done to the base game, as well as all its track-DLCs (Slayground, 2022 AMA Pro Motocross Championship, as well as the Supercross World Tour). This edition is titled “MX vs ATV Legends Season One” and will grace the shelf space at a retailer close by, at the affordable SRP of USD/EUR 29.99.
Telltale, the leading narrative game development studio and publisher, today revealed the story trailer for The Expanse: A Telltale series to celebrate pre-orders being available to players.
Today also sees the release episode one gameplay footage, impressions, and interviews from both press and creators, who attended a special hands-on event in Los Angeles in mid-May. There they spoke to team members from both Deck Nine Games and Telltale, along with Cara Gee (Camina Drummer), got extensive hands-on with Episode 1, and immersed themselves in The Expanse universe like never before.
“It’s been a long journey resurrecting such a beloved brand, but we are finally here and can’t wait to share our first new game,” said Jamie Ottilie, Telltale CEO. “We couldn’t be more proud of the work from the teams at Deck Nine and Telltale. We are thrilled to be back with new stories to tell!”
Telltale recently announced that Episode 1 of The Expanse: A Telltale Series would be launching on July 27 2023 on Epic Games Store, PlayStation & Xbox. In order to create conversations and speculation within the community, the following four episodes will be releasing every two weeks. This also allows players an opportunity to explore other choices in-between releases.
“With The Expanse: A Telltale Series, we wanted this to feel like a playable episode of the show with our favorite character Camina Drummer,” said Stephan Frost, the project’s game director. “Scavenging derelict ships, managing relationships with a tough crew, a mutiny, avoiding cutthroat space pirates, and a new zero g exploration gameplay has us very excited for players to get their hands on the game.”
Pre-orders for both the Standard ($39.99) and Deluxe Editions ($44.99) are going live today on PlayStation, Xbox & Epic Games Store. Players who pre-order will receive 24-hour early access on every episode*, while players who purchase the Deluxe edition will also receive DLC (content to be announced at a later date).
The first new IP announced by Telltale since the company re-formed in 2019, The Expanse: A Telltale Series is set prior to the events of Alcon Television Group’s critically acclaimed and award-winning television series which streams on Amazon Prime Video. Players take on the role of Camina Drummer (played by actress Cara Gee in both the game and TV series), the XO of a scavenger crew on the hunt for a mysterious treasure on the edges of The Belt. As Drummer, players must deal with a mix of powerful personalities, square off against a bloody mutiny, explore locations beyond The Belt and, most of all, make tough decisions that will decide the fate of The Artemis crew. Scour shipwrecks, use mag boots to walk on walls and ceilings, and utilize Zero-G thrusters to float through sections of ships and the open expanse of space in the largest and most immersive exploration of any Telltale game to date.
Today EA, Respawn and Lucasfilm Games revealed a new infographic for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor spotlighting a series of gameplay stats since the game launched nearly one month ago.
Stats breakdown within the infographic includes:
– Most popular Hair/Beard customization
– Most popular Lightsaber color & stance
– Number of defeats by the Rancor
– And more!
The critically acclaimed and award-winning cat adventure game Stray, published by Annapurna Interactive and developed by BlueTwelve Studio, is coming to the Mac.
Taking advantage of the breakthrough performance of Apple silicon and powerful software technologies like MetalFX Upscaling that accelerates graphics performance with high quality visuals, Stray delivers a smooth and immersive gaming experience across the entire Apple silicon lineup — from the incredible desktop lineup, including Mac mini, iMac and Mac Studio, to Apple’s powerful Mac laptops — MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.
In Stray, players take the role of a stray cat who must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Along the way, the cat befriends a small flying drone, known only as B-12. With the help of this newfound companion, the duo must find a way out.
Stray is an award-winning game, including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards, PlayStation Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards, Best Debut at the Game Developers Choice Awards and Most Innovative Gameplay at the Steam Awards, as well as more than 20 nominations that include EE Game of the Year, Best Game and Debut Game at the BAFTA Awards and Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards. The game is also available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.
For all the latest updates on the game and release timing for Mac follow Annapurna Interactive and BlueTwelve Studio on Twitter.
Today, at the Meta Showcase, publisher Vertigo Games and co-developers Vertigo Studios Rotterdam and Exkee unveiled their thrilling new project: The 7th Guest VR. This virtual-reality reimagining of the interactive mystery puzzle adventure, that helped revolutionize PC gaming, is to the Meta Quest 2, Quest 3 and PC VR later this year.
As Bill Gates astutely put it, The 7th Guest marked “the new standard in interactive entertainment” back when the original game launched in the mid-90s. Developed by Trilobyte and Virgin Interactive Entertainment, The 7th Guest was a pioneer in leveraging CD-ROM technology. The game garnered millions of fans globally due to its impressive pre-rendered 3D graphics, mature narrative, and use of live-action video clips to enhance its storytelling.
Now, the beloved dark mystery returns, entirely reimagined for VR gameplay and featuring additional enhancements to create the definitive way to experience The 7th Guest.
“I can still remember being mesmerized when I played the original. It all felt so real to me. And so mysterious! Being able to bring that iconic game to VR is a dream come true and I can’t wait to share the result with everyone”, says Game Director, Paul van der Meer.
Through innovative VR gameplay and the interpolation of live-action, volumetric storytelling, The 7th Guest VR invites players into a grandiose mansion filled with cryptic secrets and challenging puzzles, as they attempt to unravel the mystery surrounding the estate’s sinister owner, the toymaker Henry Stauf.
Other key gameplay elements include:
● Volumetric Storytelling: The 7th Guest VR employs cutting-edge ghostly volumetric video capture with 3D live-action graphics and exquisite performances that help tell an visceral & haunting story.
● A Narrative Legacy: Featuring the original story as written by Matthew J. Costello, The 7th Guest VR brings back characters like Martine Burden, Brian Dutton, Edward & Elinor Knox and others, as well as some surprise appearances.
● Expertly-crafted VR Puzzle Gameplay: All-new puzzles that have been carefully redesigned to take full advantage of the technological possibilities of VR. The mansion’s many puzzles are all meaningfully connected to the main story, and use recognizable aesthetic elements to pay homage to the original.
● Dynamic VR Environments: The 7th Guest mansion awakens, as the environments are vividly realized with high-end visuals and VR-powered optical illusions. This immersive approach lets players delve into every corner of the haunted mansion, and see how it changes around them as they unlock intricate puzzles and unveil cryptic clues.
The 7th Guest is now available for wishlisting on Steam and Meta Quest.
