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Construction Simulator SANY Pack Launch Trailer

With the brand-new SANY Pack for the popular Construction Simulator®, astragon Entertainment and weltenbauer. Software development are introducing 15 additional vehicles and construction machines from the globally active Chinese manufacturer SANY into the game today. The new DLC is now available for the PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions of the game on the digital stores!

The release trailer for Construction Simulator® – SANY Pack is available for viewing here:

Construction Simulator® – SANY Pack

  • Latest DLC expands the vehicle fleet by 15 new construction machines from the Chinese manufacturer SANY.
  • Now available as separate DLC in the digital stores at a price of 14.99 EUR / 14.99 USD.
  • Alternatively, also available as part of the Construction Simulator® – Year 1 Season Pass.

With the Construction Simulator® – SANY Pack, construction machinery fans can look forward to the most comprehensive vehicle package for the popular simulation game to date. The DLC expands the main game by 15 brand-new machines from the Chinese manufacturer SANY – from excavators to rollers, wheel loaders, mobile cranes, a tower crane and various road construction machines, up to a gigantic rotary drilling rig, everything to make the hearts of construction enthusiasts beat faster is included!

Overview of the vehicles and construction machines included:

  • SANY STR130C-8S – Vibratory Asphalt Compactor
  • SANY SSR120C-8 – Vibratory Single Drum Soil Compactor
  • SANY SY305C LC – Medium Hydraulic Excavator
  • SANY SY500H (Tier 4F) – Large Hydraulic Excavator
  • SANY SY155W – Wheeled Hydraulic Excavator
  • SANY SYL956H5 – Wheel Loader
  • SANY SMG200C-8 – Motor Grader
  • SANY SAP60C-8 – Asphalt Paver
  • SANY SRT45 – Articulated Dump Truck
  • SANY SAC1300T2 – Small Mobile Crane
  • SANY SAC4500 – Large Mobile Crane
  • SANY SCM2000C-8 – Cold Planer
  • SANY SR155 – Rotary Drilling Rig
  • SANY SY35U (Tier 4i) – Compact Excavator
  • SANY SFT100 – Tower Crane

The Construction Simulator®– SANY Pack is now available on the digital stores for 14.99 EUR / 14.99 USD (SRP) as a DLC for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Alternatively, the DLC is also available as part of the Construction Simulator® – Year 1 Season Pass, which is available in the digital stores at a price of 32.99 EUR / 32.99 USD (SRP). In addition to the brand-new SANY Pack and the recently released Airfield Expansion, the Season Pass also includes an exclusive Year 1 Season Pass helmet and stickers, the JCB Pack with 6 construction machines from the popular British manufacturer, the Cosmetic Pack #1 with additional equipment for the players’ characters, as well as a new campaign map which is planned for the end of the year (where players can get to work on a huge construction site) and the upcoming Cosmetic Pack #2.

Jagged Alliance 3 Console Announcement Trailer

Console mercenaries, your mission starts on November 16th, 2023! The critically acclaimed turn-based tactics/strategy game, Jagged Alliance 3, is set to launch on PlayStation and Xbox this autumn, extending an enticing 20% discount to people who pre-order and are dedicated to liberating the nation of Grand Chien! And that’s not all – by pre-ordering, you’ll also gain early access: Jagged Alliance 3 starts 48 hours prior to the official release for all pre-orders.

Jagged Alliance 3 will be available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as on Xbox One and the Xbox Series S/X. The multiplayer functionality will be ‘cross-gen’, allowing PlayStation 4 players to team up with their PlayStation 5 buddies, and Xbox One users to join forces with those on Xbox Series S/X. The game hits the shelves on November 16th, with a suggested retail price of $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99.

Pre-Order Now:
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9p1c5873zm3d
PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005890

Lead your mercenaries to victory from the comfort of your living room as Jagged Alliance 3 redefines strategic gaming on consoles!

The Troop Release Date Trailer

PLA Studios and Giant Flame are delighted to announce that their turn-based tactical game The Troop will be rolling out of early access on October 10, 2023. The historically-accurate World War II title has actively responded to a wealth of player feedback since it launched into Early Access in 2021, and will include a host of new features with its full launch on PC.

On the morning of the 6th June 1944 the Western Allies began the largest seaborne invasion in the history of warfare. D-Day would mark the start of a vicious campaign to wrestle North West Europe from German control. The following months would see the ancient fields, farms and villages serve as a battleground for new, lethal weapons that would become legendary.

Born from a lifelong passion for World War II history and turn-based games, The Troop follows the campaign of British and Canadian forces as they face the German Heer and SS in Normandy. Take command of infantry, motorised and armoured units in desperate tactical turn-based combat against an AI opponent that is challenging and unpredictable, but fair and fallible.

The Troop embraces the best traditions of classic tabletop war gaming combined with the interactivity and excitement the digital format affords. You have complete control over your units’ actions; tanks will not expose their weak side armour with unexpected pathing, hidden guns will not reveal their positions by firing prematurely, infantry will not flee inexplicably when victory is a few heroic paces away. You are free to take your time… but any mistakes are yours and yours alone!

Tom Page, Studio Director, PLA Studios, said:
“Development of The Troop has been a real labour of love for our small and passionate team, and we are excited to finally share the full game with strategy enthusiasts. Following our extensive early access period, we are delighted to reveal that the full release of The Troop will include a host of optional rule settings including overwatch and bocage shooting as well as the highly-requested Campaign mode featuring four campaigns.”

In fact, the fans have been so crucial to the development of The Troop that some of the powerful in-game ace units are named after the game’s most dedicated supporters.

Game Features

  • Story mode: Follow the narrative of the campaign from D-Day, playing as a range of different units (Commonwealth and German) in different situations as history plays out across Normandy.
  • Skirmish mode: Choose your scenario, choose your side, choose your force, set your enemy restrictions… Play. What will the enemy bring to the fight and what tactics will they use? You’ll have to wait and see, but it will not be the same as last time! Endless replayability.
  • Campaign mode: In addition to the previously-released campaign following the exploits of the 8th Armoured Brigade, three new campaigns will be added for the full release of the Troop: 21st Panzer Division, SS Panzer Division, 31st Tank Brigade.

Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil Village Coming to iPhone 15 Pro

Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, has announced Resident Evil™ 4 and Resident Evil™ Village are coming to the newly revealed iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max this year. This marks the first time these best-selling titles from the iconic survival horror franchise will be natively available on a smartphone, thanks to the power of A17 Pro. The critically acclaimed Resident Evil 4 will also release for iPad and Mac, along with Resident Evil Village on iPad, in 2023.

Both games deliver stunning graphics with fidelity that parallels the latest consoles and support HDR for incredible realism. With support for a wide array of game controllers plus multi-touch with on-screen controls, players can customize their gameplay experience.

Capcom’s RE ENGINE fully supports Metal, making it possible to create high-quality versions of the newest Resident Evil™ titles, taking full advantage of Apple silicon and powerful features like MetalFX Upscaling to deliver impressive performance and incredibly responsive gameplay across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Available on the App Store later this year, both games support cross-progression1, so players’ progress is synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With a free download, players can experience high-end gameplay with stunning graphics before accessing the full game with just one in-app purchase.2

Resident Evil 4 will be playable on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and every iPad and Mac with the M1 chip or later. Resident Evil Village will be available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Air, and iPad Pro with the M1 chip or later. This joins Resident Evil Village and its Winter’s Expansion, which are currently available on Mac. Look for both titles on the App Store as Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil™ Village for iOS.

Steam Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Steam launched twenty years ago today, on September 12, 2003. To celebrate, we’re going back to the original army green for the day and putting all Valve titles on sale!

We couldn’t help but throw in a bit more fun, and in an effort to make us all feel super old put together a fun walk down Steam and pop culture memory lane. You’ll find historical factoids from Steam and Valve along with important broader milestones like, memes and stuff.

We’re also highlighting the games that were the top releases on Steam from each year, and many of those games are joining the party with discounts of their own! And we’re hoping you enjoy the new art sprinkled throughout (and featured in a couple of free new stickers).

Steam would not exist without the developers and players around the world who are on it, and it is your feedback over the years that has and will continue to help us make it even better. We can’t say thank you enough, and look forward to working together with you all in the many years to come!

Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection Limited Edition Blu-ray Set Announced

The Walt Disney Company announced today the release of the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection, featuring 100 animated films from Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and PixarⓇ, packaged together in a beautiful hardbound, self-standing three-volume set that unfolds into your own storybook.

As part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration, a limited number of sets will be available for pre-order only on Walmart.com beginning September 18, each including a numbered certificate of authenticity.

The set includes 100 animated titles on Blu-ray, digital codes for each title, features the original theatrical poster art, a collectible lithograph from Disney Animation’s all-new musical comedy Wish, and a collectible crystal Mickey ears hat with exclusive Disney 100 engraving.

This special collection features a stunning array of Disney Animation and Pixar classics including Bambi, Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Toy Story, Frozen and Encanto. Select Pixar titles also includes a bonus disc of extras.

Title List
1.     Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs (1937)
2.     Pinocchio (1940)
3.     Fantasia (1940)
4.     Dumbo (1941)
5.     Bambi (1942)
6.     Saludos Amigos (1943)
7.     The Three Caballeros (1945)
8.     Make Mine Music (1946)
9.     Fun And Fancy Free (1947)
10.   Melody Time (1948)
11.   The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
12.   Cinderella (1950)
13.   Alice in Wonderland (1951)
14.   Peter Pan (1953)
15.   Lady and the Tramp (1955)
16.   Sleeping Beauty (1959)
17.   One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
18.   The Sword in the Stone (1963)
19.   The Jungle Book (1967)
20.   The Aristocats (1970)
21.   Robin Hood (1973)
22.   The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
23.   The Rescuers (1977)
24.   The Fox and The Hound (1981)
25.   The Black Cauldron (1985)
26.   The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
27.   Oliver & Company (1988)
28.   The Little Mermaid (1989)
29.   The Rescuers Down Under (1990)
30.   Beauty and the Beast (1991)
31.   Aladdin (1992)
32.   Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
33.   The Lion King (1994)
34.   A Goofy Movie (1995)
35.   Pocahontas (1995)
36.   Toy Story (1995)
37.   James and the Giant Peach (1996)
38.   The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
39.   Hercules (1997)
40.   Mulan (1998)
41.   A Bug’s Life (1998)
42.   Tarzan (1999)
43.   Toy Story 2 (1999)
44.   Fantasia/2000 (2000)
45.   The Tigger Movie (2000)
46.   Dinosaur (2000)
47.   The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
48.   Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
49.   Monsters, Inc. (2001)
50.   Return to Never Land (2002)
51.   Lilo & Stitch (2002)
52.   Treasure Planet (2002)
53.   The Jungle Book 2 (2003)
54.   Piglet’s Big Movie (2003)
55.   Finding Nemo (2003)
56.   Brother Bear (2003)
57.   Home on the Range (2004)
58.   The Incredibles (2004)
59.   Pooh’s Heffalump Movie (2005)
60.   Chicken Little (2005)
61.   Cars (2006)
62.   Meet the Robinsons (2007)
63.   Ratatouille (2007)
64.   Wall•E (2008)
65.   Tinker Bell (2008)
66.   Bolt (2008)
67.   Up (2009)
68.   The Princess and the Frog (2009)
69.   Toy Story 3 (2010)
70.   Tangled (2010)
71.   Cars 2 (2011)
72.   Winnie the Pooh (2011)
73.   Brave (2012)
74.   Frankenweenie (2012)
75.   Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
76.   Monsters University (2013)
77.   Planes (2013)
78.   Frozen (2013)
79.   Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014)
80.   Big Hero 6 (2014)
81.   Inside Out (2015)
82.   The Good Dinosaur (2015)
83.    Zootopia (2016)
84.    Finding Dory (2016)
85.    Moana (2016)
86.    Cars 3 (2017)
87.    Coco (2017)
88.    Incredibles 2 (2018)
89.    Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)
90.    Toy Story 4 (2019)
91.    Frozen 2 (2019)
92.    Onward (2020)
93.    Soul (2020)
94.    Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
95.    Luca (2021)
96.    Encanto (2021)
97.    Turning Red (2022)
98.    Lightyear (2022)
99.    Strange World (2022)
100.  Elemental (2023)

Forza Motorsport Gameplay Trailer

This morning Turn 10 Studios unveiled the first 17 minutes of Forza Motorsport. Check out the first few races and more including:

An Open Practice lap at Maple Valley behind the wheel of the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray and the last two laps of an endurance race at Hakone where you will experience the 2023 No.01 Cadillac Racing V-Series.R. The Builders Cup Intro Series introduces a few select starter cars including the 2019 Subaru STI S209, 2018 Honda Civic Type R and 2018 Ford Mustang GT. A full-grid race on the all-new Grand Oak Raceway with the 2018 Honda Civic Type R.

Forza Motorsport is currently available for pre-order on the Microsoft Store and Steam. Players that pre-purchase the Premium Edition will have access to the game 5 days early starting October 5, 2023. Forza Motorsport is coming on October 10 to Xbox Series X|S consoles, Windows 10 and 11 PCs via the Microsoft Store and Steam, and Xbox Game Pass for console, PC and Cloud Gaming (Beta).

Disney’s Haunted Mansion Coming to Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD

Bring the haunt home and add Disney’s Haunted Mansion to your movie collection. The film arrives at all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu/Fandango on October 4 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 17.

Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, Haunted Mansion is “a ghoulish delight” (Aaron Neuwirth, We Love Entertainment) that “captures the spooky fun of the theme park ride with a gaggle of family-friendly humor” (Julian Roman, Movieweb).

Fans can add the film to their collection and access exclusive never-before-seen bonus features including deleted scenes, extended gag reel and exclusive featurettes. Disney+ viewers can also watch the film from October 4 when it debuts on the streaming service.

Film Synopsis
Inspired by the classic theme park attraction, Haunted Mansion tells the story of Gabbie (Rosario Dawson), a single mom, who discovers that the home she and her son share is haunted by irksome ghosts. Hoping to restore domestic tranquility, Gabbie recruits a motley crew of so-called spiritual experts to help rid the house of the supernatural squatters. A non-stop blend of action, adventure and comedy featuring an all-star cast that includes LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Dan Levy, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jared Leto, Haunted Mansion was written by Katie Dippold and directed by Justin Simien. The film’s producers are Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Nick Reynolds and Tom Peitzman serving as executive producers.

Bonus Features*
FEATURETTES:

  • Making Haunted Mansion (13:05) Hear from cast, crew and filmmakers about creating this grim grinning adventure based on the world-famous ride. See how the ghosts were “brought to life,” what role new technology played, and how the wildly popular attraction inspired the film’s design.
  • 999 Happy Haunts (7:05) There are 999 Happy Haunts inside the Disney Parks’ attraction…but always room for one more! See all the Easter eggs (well, maybe not all of them) where characters big, small, alive, departed, human and otherwise appear in both the movie and the ride.

DELETED SCENES:
Take a look at some moments that passed on before the final version of Haunted Mansion was finished.

  • Carol (0:45)
  • 1 Star (0:44)
  • Harriet’s House Of Intuition (3:11)
  • They Say The Place Is Haunted (1:16)
  • Between Realms (1:42)
  • Crump Manor (1:07)
  • Emergency Baptism (1:01)
  • A Good Head For Business (0:32)

GAG REEL:

  • Who knew making a scary movie could be so funny!

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Product Specifications
Release Date
Digital: October 4
Physical: October 17

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code), Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Code) & DVD

Feature Run Time
Approx. 123 minutes

Rating
U.S. Rated PG-13

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.39
Physical: 2.39:1

Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB
DVD: 8.5GB

U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus, French 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 7.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital
DVD: English, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1 & 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)

U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French
DVD: English SDH, Spanish
Digital: English SDH, French, Spanish (some platforms)

HASBRO Unveils Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 on Sept 22

Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced the return of Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 on September 22, continuing the promise of providing fans a front row seat to amazing content, products, conversation, community building, and more. Available for FREE for adult fans and live-streamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel, Hasbro Pulse Con reaches fans across the globe, including the US, Canada, UK and for the first time – the entire European Union, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Popular YouTube Creators Dan Larson of Secret Galaxy and Thew Adams (@toygrind) take over hosting duties for this year’s pop culture and fandom celebration, with the festivities set to kick off at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. EST. The event will end at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET at which point Hasbro Pulse Premium Members gain early access to select convention exclusives and pre-orders revealed during the day before all fans access at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. Learn more about early access to Hasbro Pulse Con product drops and more here.

Pulse Con 2023 is all about products this year! With a concentrated focus on the toys and brands fans love, the event will feature product-forward content, including engaging brand panels, exclusive product drops, over 30 new product reveals, exclusive Pulse Premium Member opportunities, and the highly anticipated launch of the updated Hasbro Selfie Series experience. The event will showcase content from Hasbro’s iconic brands, including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, along with premier collaboration brands, including Star Wars™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company.

Throughout the day’s virtual event, viewers can look forward to special guest appearances from special guests including Simon Bennett (Executive Producer, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury) and other special programming during the show.

Fans who participate will have the opportunity to get their hands on Hasbro Pulse Con Exclusive items, including:

  •        TRANSFORMERS Legacy Evolution Armada Universe Powerlinx Hot Shot and Armada Universe Jolt
  •        Star Wars: The Black Series Starkiller & Troopers
  •        Marvel Legends Series Detroit Steel
  •        G.I. JOE Classified Series Crimson Strike Team: Baroness, Tomax, & Xamot, 82

Also, tune in during the show for a reveal of the POWER RANGERS Pulse Con exclusive product.

Attendees can expect a robust slate of programming, including brand panels featuring some special guests and the launch of updated Hasbro Selfie Series experience, Hasbro’s personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to figures with fan-favorite character designs from Marvel, G.I. JOE, GHOSTBUSTERS, POWER RANGERS and Star Wars™ characters, gets a substantial update this year promising even more customization options with the addition of glasses, beards and more hairstyles.

Below is a peek inside the brand panels on TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, POWER RANGERS, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, along with premier collaboration brands Marvel and Star Wars™.

  • Marvel: Join Marvel product experts from Hasbro for exciting reveals and announcements during the 2023 Pulse Con Marvel Legends Series panel. This year’s panel promises never-before-seen Marvel figures from Hasbro, and will feature Hasbro’s Dwight, Ryan and Dan to discuss exciting news around the popular Marvel Legends product line from Hasbro.
  • Star Wars™: During this panel, fans can join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams, including Jing, Chris, Priya, Emily, and Eric as they talk about the popular Star Wars line from Hasbro, including the Black Series and the Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure and premium roleplay offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises…
  • Magic: The Gathering: Find out what’s coming soon from Magic: The Gathering’s Secret Lair. Join Wizards of the Coast’s Senior Business Manager Emily and Global Product Marketing Manager Steve as they reveal new cards and upcoming collaborations between Hasbro and Magic: The Gathering.
  • TRANSFORMERS: We’re kicking off a momentous celebration of product: 40 years of Transformers products! Join the Hasbro Transformers Marketing and Design teams as they unite over the next chapter of the Transformers Legacy Generations line. The festivities continue as we will induct a new member to our Hall of Fame – quite a legendary human.
  • G.I. JOE: Yo Joe! It’s always a good time for Emily, Lenny, and Tony to discuss new top-secret and exciting reveals from the G.I. JOE Classified Series. You won’t want to miss this Pulse Con panel, including a special appearance from our fantastic toy photographer Matthew Cohen (@shootingthegalaxy).
  • Power Rangers: Ranger Nation – Tune in for the Power Rangers panel at Pulse Con with Emily and Jordan. You don’t want to miss out on all the exciting toy news and a sneak peek of the highly anticipated “Power Rangers Cosmic Fury” series, which will have a special guest appearance by Executive Producer Simon Bennett. It’s going to be morphinominal!
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Find out what’s just released and coming in the next few months from D&D, including fan-favorite themes revisited. Hasbro’s Marketing Manager Emily shares the excitement of the newest supplements for the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.

Cities: Skylines II Cinematic Camera and Photo Mode Trailer

This week, in the last developer deep dive, Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order revealed details about the Cinematic Camera & Photo Mode available in Cities: Skylines II.

To enhance the player’s creative process, the developers revamped Photo Mode completely.

  • The Camera tab now allows players to fine-tune settings like Camera Body, Camera Lens, and Aperture Shape.
  • The Lens tab allows customization of Depth of Field, Motion Blur, Vignette, and more.
  • The Color tab lets you manipulate the atmosphere
  • The Weather tab controls everything from Volumetric Clouds to atmospheric fog.