Author - Jerry Paxton

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow Nintendo Switch Trailer

2023/01/04

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow, a folk horror adventure set within the isolated moors of rural Victorian England, will release for Nintendo Switch on January 25. Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind.

Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arrives. A stubborn landowner refuses access to the barrow, and the locals are wary of this woman who is traveling alone and (gasp!) wears trousers.

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is off to a rocky start. And then Thomasina starts having strange dreams…

The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow is developed by British indie team Cloak & Dagger Games and published by Wadjet Eye Games. Its September 2022 release on Steam and GOG earned an 86% review average on OpenCritic, a Game of the Year nomination from PC Gamer, and end-of-year acknowledgments from Eurogamer, the Guardian, GameSpot, Rock Paper Shotgun, and Kotaku Australia.

Ostloong Innovations Unveils Sirius Smart Ski Goggles at CES

2023/01/04

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

Swiss start-up Ostloong Innovations, specializing in innovative augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies, unveils its groundbreaking first product, the “Sirius” smart ski goggles, which incorporate artificial intelligence and augmented reality (AR+AI*) technologies. A world first, these advanced ski goggles give the wearer an augmented reality experience and feature a high-quality color display. Deploying cutting-edge technology, the patented AR smart goggles are equipped with a waveguide lens and an AR+AI system. The innovative product will be presented for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023, 5-8 January, in Las Vegas. Ostloong Innovations’ ambition is to become the leader in AR+AI technologies, with other products in the pipeline that will revolutionize different outdoor sectors, starting with snow sports.

Leader in AR+AI systems and pioneer of OUTDOOR AR™ technology system

While ski lifts have become faster and more comfortable, and mountain gear and equipment have evolved, a day of skiing still looks very much like it did in the past. “This is a huge yet outdated market, which would benefit from the integration of new technologies to revolutionize the world of snow sports and adapt it to a new generation of skiers who are adept at using smartphones and social networks” said Amber Gao, CEO of Ostloong Innovations.

After years of experience in the use and development of augmented reality systems in confined spaces, the start-up has succeeded in developing the OUTDOOR AR™ technology system , an augmented reality system that is deployed outdoors. Unmatched by anything else on the market, the Sirius smart goggles are unique in their combination of augmented reality with artificial intelligence, in addition to the classic functions of goggles.

Based on analysis and algorithms, the goggles provide the ability to place virtual objects (e.g., slalom posts) in the real world outside, while ensuring safety, for example by identifying danger zones. Ostloong Innovations is the first company to offer this combination of technologies to be used in snow sports. “Sirius’ multi-dimensional and immersive experience gives the wearer a new way of orienting oneself, moving and communicating in the open air. It offers safety and fun, increasing skiers’ satisfaction”, adds Dimitri Charrière COO of Ostloong Innovations and former Professional Freestyle Skier.

“Technology is at the service of innovation. It allows us to imagine the products of tomorrow and to create them today. Our ambition is to modernize and reinvent people’s daily lives through the use of our OUTDOOR AR™ technology system. We are proud of our Sirius smart goggles, which are made possible thanks to the best current technologies and are destined to revolutionize the world of skiing and snowboarding,” commented Amber Gao.

Starting in February 2023, the Pro and Standard models of the Sirius smart goggles will be available for sale online with international shipping, as well as in select sports shops, priced between CHF 600 and CHF 1,000, depending on the model.

*The combination of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in a single product.

Live your moments in the outdoors to the full thanks to the OUTDOOR AR™ technology system

No more constraints. Hard to get lost in the mountains. No more repeated stops to remove your gloves and consult your smartphone. Make way for the essentials, namely the pleasure of sliding down the slopes. They are high-performance, all-weather goggles with advanced technologies built in for all snow sports enthusiasts. With the Sirius smart goggles, everyone can enjoy their skiing and mountaineering experience to the full, without some of the most common hassles. Benefiting from the latest technology, this mask is available in “Standard” or “Pro” models. Via Bluetooth and connected to the smartphone, both offer innovative features such as integrated mobile data (call and SMS), an HD camera that allows you to take live photos and videos and an SOS button to alert in case of problems. The Pro model additionally features the OUTDOOR AR™ display. A lot of information and data can be displayed such as altitude, wind strength, location of loved ones, lift schedules and speed. The user can navigate from one feature to another, very easily and without taking off their gloves, thanks to side buttons. Sirius offers the skiing world a more interactive, safer and more enjoyable experience. This ski goggle performs well in all weather conditions thanks to its advanced technology and is designed for all snow sports enthusiasts. Designed primarily for winter sports, Sirius is the first in a series of new innovations that will soon be extended to other outdoor sports.

An international team of researchers, experts and professionals

Ostloong Innovations is a start-up specialized in innovative augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies, founded in 2022 by Amber Gao. A lover of new technologies, she embarked on this adventure to respond to an identified and growing need and to make certain sectors evolve, such as the outdoor and snow sports markets.

“I have surrounded myself with the best international engineers, experts and professionals to propose this first high-performance product. Together, we have conducted rigorous testing to ensure that we meet the highest standards in the industry. We are proud to be the first company to invent and master this technology that allows every user to live a true augmented reality experience in the open air”, stated Amber Gao.

Selected for the swisstech pavilion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas

Ostloong Innovations will be present at the prestigious CES conference, a world-class technology and innovation event running for over 50 years, from 5 to 8 January 2023. It offers a unique opportunity for start-ups and companies from all over the world to present their innovations of tomorrow to the market, investors and other experts and professionals.

The Ostloong Innovations team is honoured to present the Sirius smart goggles at the swisstech pavilion in the Eureka Park start-up zone. Under the slogan “Swisstech for extended Worlds”, 25 selected young Swiss companies will present their innovative solutions. The swisstec pavilion is hosted by Innosuisse, Swissnex, digitalswitzerland swisstech, and the Swiss Business Hub USA.

About Ostloong Innovations

An aspiring Swiss start-up founded in 2022 and based in Meilen in the canton of Zürich. Specialising in innovative augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies, Ostloong Innovations SA combines artificial intelligence and augmented reality to reinvent the outdoor experience. Equipped with the cutting-edge OUTDOOR AR™ technology system, Ostloong Innovations aims to be a leader in AR+AI with products to revolutionize different outdoor markets.

More information on the website: https://www.ostloong.com/

Cyber Combat Announcement Trailer

2023/01/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Indie solo developer Ofir Agami just announced today Cyber Combat, a new movement oriented first person shooter. Featuring a distinct Tron-style visual aesthetic for the world, the game also draws inspiration from other shooters in the genre such as Doom and Ghostrunner, as well as real life sports for both the movement and combat mechanics. The game will be coming to Steam in Summer 2023. Wishlists are now available.

JBL Unveils Quantum Series Gaming Headsets

2023/01/04

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

JBL strikes again with the expansion of its new JBL Quantum Series headsets. After the success of its first true wireless gaming headset, the JBL Quantum TWS, JBL is launching the next installment in the series, the JBL Quantum TWS Air. Whether it’s gaming from the couch or on the next road trip, these earbuds provide impeccable sound quality and 8 hours of total playtime, ensuring seamless communication no matter the environment.

Also joining the new JBL Quantum Series line-up are headsets specifically designed for XBOX and PlayStation consoles. The JBL Quantum 100X/P, 360X/P and 910X/P, where X versions are compatible with XBOX and P versions with PlayStation, enable gamers to have a headset for their preferred set up. Every gamer has a preference, but JBL is the only gaming headset manufacturer to offer players wireless spatial audio virtualization with head tracking specific to console – the JBL Quantum 910X/P provide consumers with JBL’s QuantumSPATIAL 360 immersive audio with head tracking for spot on accuracy. The 360X/P and the 910X/P are equipped with JBL’s DualSOURCE, ensuring you never miss a call even in the heat of the battle.

“Since we ventured into the gaming space, our mission has always been to develop top-tier audio products for all-level gamers,” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division. “JBL Quantum products provide gamers with outstanding sound features and innovative designs, allowing them to stay in the zone, loud and clear. Our JBL Quantum portfolio, including the new JBL Quantum TWS Air and the XBOX and PlayStation additions, give players at every level a competitive advantage for their console preferences.”

JBL Quantum TWS Air

Featuring JBL QuantumSURROUND TM and a dual source connection to connect to both a PC and a phone at the same time with the included ultra-low latency dongle, the headphones allow users a wire-free gaming experience, whether that’s at home or on the go. The JBL Quantum TWS Air is equipped with four microphones, two in each earbud, allowing gamers to go into the mission at hand with high quality sound and communication. The JBL Quantum TWS Air will be available in black on JBL.com summer 2023.

JBL Quantum 910X & JBL Quantum 910P

XBOX and PlayStation users can now match headsets to their favorite consoles. Kicking off this series and primed to be one of the most advanced headsets on the market, the JBL Quantum 910X and 910P are
equipped with JBL QuantumSPATIAL 360 audio with integrated head tracking, allowing gamers to experience the very best spatial surround sound via the USB-A/C wireless connection on the console. With active noise cancelling, gamers can get rid of unwanted background sounds and fully immerse themselves in the game.

JBL Quantum 360X & JBL Quantum 360P

Take the competition to the next level with the JBL Quantum 360 series. With the ability to play and charge at the same time, users will never miss out on the action. The JBL Quantum 360 X/P feature DualSOURCE allowing two device connection and up to 22 hours of battery life, meaning players can stay connected with their teammates without delay.

JBL Quantum 100X & JBL Quantum 100P

Get your head in the game with the JBL Quantum 100X or 100P. With crystal clear in-game communication, users will always be heard. With lightweight and durable construction, the JBL Quantum 100X/P is the perfect headset for starter gamers looking to get in on the action.

All JBL Quantum X and P headsets will all be available on JBL.com starting in March 2023

JBL Rolls Out JBL Tour Series Headphones

2023/01/04

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

JBL rolls out its most powerful and feature-rich headphones yet with the JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless Earbuds and the over-ear JBL Tour ONE M2. The latest additions to the JBL Tour lineup push performance to the next level with a smart, seamless user experience and superior audio, including immersive JBL Spatial Sound and the first true wireless earbuds to be encased in JBL’s innovative smart case.

The JBL Tour PRO 2 true wireless headphone is engineered with the world’s first smart charging case. This technology transforms the TWS experience beyond audio – just tap the 1.45” LED touch display to manage music, receive calls, message and social media notifications in real time without having to view on a phone or from the JBL Headphones app.

Built for productivity and designed to inspire, listeners can optimize the ANC performance by taking the Ear Canal Test (in the dedicated JBL headphone app) in a noisy environment then relax, or work in pure silence, as the software does the rest. Need to take a call? The 6 mic design guarantees crystal clear audio, while the ANC blocks out any unwanted sounds.

With up to 40 hours of playtime (10 hours + 30 hours or 8 hours + 24 hours with ANC) these Hi-Res audio certified IPX5 water resistant true wireless headphones are made for on-the-go, at-home and work environments. Need a charge quickly? No worries as users can expect 4 hours in just 15 minutes.

The JBL Tour ONE M2 over-ear headphone combines JBL’s best-ever hybrid True Adaptive ANC with JBL Pro-tuned drivers to fill ears with only the best sound whether on-the-go, at work or at home. True Adaptive ANC technology automatically adjusts to the surroundings in real time, eliminating distractions and maximizing the listening experience. The built-in Smart Talk voice recognition reacts to voice commands, pauses the music and enables Ambient Aware. Ready to get back to it? Music and JBL’s next level True Adaptive ANC automatically resume once the conversation is over. With up to 50 hours of playtime, or 30 hours with ANC activated, they’ll outlast even the longest trip.

Forgot to charge and need to dash? Fast charge means 10 minutes plugged in and you’ll be free for 5 hours of legendary JBL Pro Sound. Set up a customized hearing profile with HARMAN’s advanced Personi-Fi 2.0 for the ultimate personalized sound performance.

“Our new headphone lineup of the JBL Tour PRO 2 and ONE M2 are some of HARMAN’s most innovative headphones – pushing the boundaries of what’s possible especially with the first smart charging case for a true wireless device. In our pursuit of new user-centric features, we haven’t ignored the essentials but have elevated the audio experience with the new JBL Tour Series,” said Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division.

The JBL Tour PRO 2 and the JBL Tour ONE M2 will be available in Black and Champagne this Spring on JBL.com for $249.95 and $299.95 respectively.

Artistic Puzzle Game Illustrated Hits iOS on Jan 13th

2023/01/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News

Illustrated, the revelatory, relaxing puzzle game created with famous artists from around the world, launches Friday, Jan. 13, exclusively on Apple Arcade for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Illustrated is the newest game from developer BorderLeap, creators of titles with millions of downloads like Drop Flip, Alpha Omega, and Apple Arcade smash hit Patterned.

Illustrated immerses players in beautiful illustrations and the stories behind them. Featuring creative gameplay that blends jigsaw and word puzzles, each puzzle begins with an illustration represented as an early concept sketch, paired with the concealed words of the artist’s story behind their work of art. With every correctly-placed piece, the illustration comes alive with color while the words of the story are slowly revealed. Upon completion, the full-color masterpiece and story are revealed together in unity.

Roland Unveils New Products at CES 2023 Including Game Streamer Audio Mixer

2023/01/03

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

Roland (Central Hall #15301), the world-leading electronic musical instruments and multimedia products brand, announces the debut of several new music products and marks its entrance into the gaming category at CES 2023. While Roland continues to provide creators, musicians, and music-lovers of all levels high-quality audio and electronic instrument innovations across many categories, the brand is excited to forge its expertise across
additional multimedia verticals, such as gaming. Roland’s CES 2023 innovations include:

BRIDGE CAST Dual Bus Gaming Mixer

The Roland BRIDGE CAST is a professional USB-C audio streaming interface and mixer for online gamers. Named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree, BRIDGE CAST takes gaming sound to the next level, backed by 50 years of Roland audio development. This customizable desktop hub features dual mixes, vocal transformer effects, music playback, sound effects, and support for a broadcast-grade XLR mic. Powerful onboard DSP handles the audio load, letting the user dedicate their computer’s power to gaming and streaming. BRIDGE CAST allows gamers to create independent sound mixes for personal monitoring and online streaming. The personal mix can prioritize game audio and voice chat, while the stream mix can be optimized for maximum viewer engagement using sound effects, backing music, and more. The companion BRIDGE CAST app unlocks deeper features, including mic and audio processing, voice transformer settings, Game EQ presets, and more. It’s also possible to re-assign hardware controls and save/recall configurations for different games and streaming audiences.

TD-02 Drum Series

The RolandTD-02K and TD02KV V-Drums kits provide a premium musical experience for first- time drummers, practicing students, and adults looking to start playing drums again. The kits are based around the TD-02 module, which includes 16 ready-to-play kits and onboard Coach functions to help build and maintain skills. Drummers can use headphones for quiet home playing sessions and connect a smartphone to play along with favorite songs. An optional Bluetooth adaptor adds wireless capabilities for streaming music from mobile devices and communicating with MIDI production apps. The TD-02K and TD-02KV offer a full array of drum and cymbal pads with sensitive playing surfaces to develop proper techniques. The upgraded TD-02KV kit includes a Roland mesh-head snare pad with a natural acoustic stick feel and rebound. The hi-hat and kick trigger pedals in both kits feature noise-reducing designs to minimize sound transfer in living spaces.

Roland is also excited to share their involvement in the Clem Burke Drumming Project. Inspired by the drumming of legendary Blondie artist Clem Burke, scientists have explored the physical demands of “live” drumming and uncovered health benefits. Results found that drummers can exert the same level of energy during a concert as a professional soccer player in a 90-minute match. Groundbreaking cognitive benefits were discovered as well. To learn more about these scientific discoveries, please visit Roland at CES to watch a video on project. Additional project details are forthcoming ahead of CES in the press kit linked here.

ROLAND 50TH ANNIVERSARY CONCEPT PIANO

For decades, Roland has pursued the most promising electronic technologies to reinvent the acoustic piano playing experience and to honor the instrument’s beautiful sounds and history. With unique innovations and structural changes, Roland’s 50th Anniversary Concept Piano paves the way for instruments of the future. Offering improved sound quality, advanced connectivity, and stunning finishes, this 50th anniversary piano, equipped with Roland’s latest sound system and tones alongside Roland’s most legendary piano sounds and expression, also features a keyboard touch more natural and responsive than ever before. Its one-piece molded wooden body, designed in collaboration with Japanese furniture maker Karimoku, was inspired by the fusion of the past and future, while its exterior, comprised of Japanese oak wood, provides deep piano tones from its
speakers. More than a beautiful design, the 50th Anniversary Concept Piano aims to fill a gap in the industry. In the age of digital pianos, many find rich sound quality is sacrificed for innovation. Roland’s concept piano offers a 360-degree speaker system, which is able to send sound in any direction through its 14 adjustable speakers placed strategically throughout. Among these speakers are two drones, the first of their kind, which float above the piano for an enhanced sound quality and eye-catching experience. By operating on a low latency dedicated communication channel, the drones allow players to control their positioning as they play. Through these unique structural advancements, this concept piano is able to provide the sound quality of classic instruments, all while maintaining the modern enhancements of Roland technology.

For a demo of Roland products, visit the Roland exhibit at CES in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 5-8, 2023, at LVCC, Central Hall 15301.

Availability & Pricing

The Roland BRIDGE CAST and TD-02 V-Drums series will be available in January in the U.S for the following prices:

● BRIDGE CAST: $299.99
● TD-02K Kit: $399.99
● TD-02KV Kit: $599.99
● Roland 50th Anniversary Concept Model Piano: Not for sale

Company and product names mentioned above are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.

*Price at the time of publishing.

Prey for the Devil Comes Out Now on Disc and Digital Platforms

2023/01/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Experience the true horror of exorcism when Prey for the Devil arrives on Digital December 13 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital), Blu-ray™ Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, and On Demand January 3 from Lionsgate. Directed by Daniel Stamm (The Last Exorcism), and Screenplay by Robert Zappia and Story by Robert Zappia & Earl Richey Jones & Todd R. Jones, this film that launches horror into the 21^st century stars Jacqueline Byers (“Salvation,” “Roadies,” Bad Samaritan), Colin Salmon (Mortal Engines, Alien vs. Predator, Resident Evil), Christian Navarro (“13 Reasons Why,” Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Bushwick), Lisa Palfrey (“Cobra,” “Sex Education,” “Chloe”), Nicholas Ralph (“All Creatures Great and Small,” The Most Reluctant Convert), with Ben Cross (Star Trek, First Knight, Chariots of Fire), and Academy Award^® nominee Virginia Madsen (Best Supporting Actress, Sideways, 2004; Candyman, “Designated Survivor”).

Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist…but who, or what, called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl, who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years ago. Determined to root out the evil, Ann soon realizes that evil has been expecting her.

Lionsgate and Gold Circle Entertainment present, a Lionsgate production, a Confluence production.

Prey for the Devil 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.96, respectively.

4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY / DIGITAL SPECIAL FEATURES

Audio Commentary with Director Daniel Stamm and Actress Jacqueline Byers
Possessed: Creating Prey for the Devil
A Lullaby of Terror
The Devil’s Tricks: Visual Effects
Prey for the Devil Cast-Read: The Original First-Draft Screenplay
Speak No Evil: A Real Exorcist and Church Psychologist Discuss Possession

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Audio Commentary with Director Daniel Stamm and Actress Jacqueline Byers
Possessed: Creating Prey for the Devil
A Lullaby of Terror
The Devil’s Tricks: Visual Effects

ARROW Unveils January 2023 Lineup

2023/01/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Arrow Video is excited to announce the January 2023 lineup of their new subscription-based ARROW platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.

In January ARROW are proud to bring to subscribers the Lukas Moodysson Collection. Ever since his debut he was heralded as “a young master’s first masterpiece” by Ingmar Bergman, Moodysson has been hailed internationally as one of Sweden’s greatest filmmaking talents, delighting and confounding audiences in equal measure. The Lukas Moodysson Collection includes his debut feature, F*cking Amal (released overseas as Show Me Love), heralded as a new queer cinema touchstone and one of the most authentic portrayals of youthful relationships on film; the bittersweet, satirical 1970s-set Together, in which the inhabitants of a commune try to reconcile their ideals with their hearts’ desires; the hauntingly bleak Lilya 4-ever, based on a real-life case of a Russian girl sold into sex trafficking in Sweden; the abrasive and semi-improvised A Hole in My Heart, detailing the messy (un)making of an amateur porn video; and the avant-garde Container, narrated in its English version by Jena Malone (Donnie Darko); his mainstream English-language debut with the expansive Mammoth, starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Michelle Williams; and We Are The Best!, the charming and funny tale of three schoolgirls starting a punk band in early-1980s Stockholm.

Moodysson’s eclectic filmography can now be appreciated as the work of a singular filmmaking voice, as avowedly uncompromising and unabashedly political as it is keenly observed, deeply felt and frequently hilarious – and you can see them all, together for the first time, on ARROW.

On January 6, ARROW kicks off the year with the favorites of an American filmmaker, comic writer and producer with Adam Egypt Mortimer Selects (UK/US/CA/IRE). Mortimer is the writer-director of SpectreVision’s Daniel Isn’t Real and Archenemy. Adam Egypt Mortimer Selects, presented in three parts: Demented Spiritual Quests, Kinetic Masterminds, and Fucked Up Monsters.

Titles Include: The Sacred Spirit, Bad Black, The Great Yokai War, Gwilliam.

Also available January 6: Teruo Ishii’s action duology The Executioner (UK/US/CA/IRE) and The Executioner II: Karate Inferno (UK/US/CA/IRE).

January 13 is all about the power of women, kicking off with Reel Women (UK/US/CA/IRE): a vintage program of interviews with women directors working in Hollywood and Europe in the early 1990s, exploring the opportunities and obstacles that face them.

Also available January 13 are a pair of Hong Kong martial arts films from director Huang Feng and 70s action icon Angela Mao: Lady Whirlwind and Lady Kung Fu (both US/CA).
January 13 caps off with a smorgasbord Season of Ravenous Cannibals (UK/US/CA/IRE). It looks like meat’s back on the menu! Fasten your napkin securely around your neck, sharpen your carving knife and take a nice big juicy bite out of this collection of cannibalistic flicks sure to fill any tummies rumbling for gore, savagery and man-eating mayhem!

Titles Include: Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death, Trapped Alive, Malatesta’s Carnival of Blood.

On January 20, ARROW celebrates breakout directorial debuts with The First Time (UK/US/CA/IRE). You never forget the first time, and you’ll never forget these first films from a host of legendary, cult and breakthrough directors.

Titles Include: A Ghost Waits, The Bird With the Crystal Plumage, Donnie Darko.

Also on January 20, take a look into the six decades of work of one of the most iconic actors of the twentieth century in Marlon Brando: Wild One (UK/IRE/US/CA). An examination of the craft of Marlon Brando, narrated by professionals of the film industry. The film follows his career from the stage with “A Streetcar Named Desire”, through the Actors Studio and professional relationships with Elia Kazan and Stella Adler to Hollywood. An actor who redefined the limits to which a professional may go in becoming the character not only intellectually but emotionally, Brando changed the meaning of film acting. Lastly, North American subscribers can enjoy Bad Moon and Screamers.

The final Season of the month lands January 27: The Lukas Moodysson Collection (UK/IRE/US/CA). Available together for the first time, Moodysson’s eclectic filmography can now be appreciated as the work of a singular filmmaking voice, as avowedly uncompromising and unabashedly political as it is keenly observed, deeply felt and frequently hilarious.

Titles Include: Show Me Love (aka F*cking Amal), Together, Mammoth.

Head over to ARROW to start watching now.

Subscriptions are available for $6.99 monthly or $69.99 yearly.

Witchfire to Utilize NVIDIA DLSS3 Features and Gameplay Reveal

2023/01/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The Astronauts announced today they are bringing NVIDIA DLSS3 technology to Witchfire, the Polish studio’s upcoming rogue-lite shooter. The Astronauts also released a new gameplay trailer showcasing Witchfire’s rapid gunplay and new open-level design (not to be confused with fully open-world gameplay).

Adrian Chmielarz, Creative Director and Co-Founder of The Astronauts explains his perspective on how the DLSS 3 technology will affect Witchfire development:

“You start the game, push all graphics options to the max. You enjoy it for a while but then, especially if it’s an action game, you realize that the framerate is king. So you start lowering the quality of visuals in order to achieve that smooth gameplay. DLSS 3 allows the seemingly impossible, high framerate without compromising the visuals. A no brainer for a game like Witchfire, which is both action and beauty.”

NVIDIA DLSS 3 is a revolutionary breakthrough in neural graphics that massively boosts performance. Powered by fourth generation Tensor Cores and new Optical Flow Accelerator on GeForce RTX 40 Series GPUs, DLSS 3 uses AI to generate additional high-quality frames with great image quality and responsiveness.

From the creators of Painkiller and Bulletstorm, Witchfire is a first-person shooter set in a grimdark fantasy world in which a deadly war rages between powerful witches and the Church. In this alternate reality, witches are very real and very dangerous— but so is the witch hunter. Armed by Vatican sorcerers, players wield an ungodly array of guns and forbidden magic as they combat dark terrors on behalf of their shadowy benefactors.

After shifting development from arena-style fighting to open-level combat, Witchfire is on track for a release to Early Access this year. For further details on an Early Access release date and upcoming Witchfire news, follow the team on Facebook, join the conversation on Twitter, or wishlist the game on the Epic Games Store.