On this hallowed eve, Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights announces the first haunted house of its 2023 lineup, inspired by the USA & SYFY hit series, “Chucky” – unleashing the iconic killer doll at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood next season.
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Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, and HarperCollins Productions, are thrilled to announce that The Oregon Trail™, the multiple award-winning official successor to the global phenomenon, is journeying to other platforms and will be soon available to play on Steam, Windows, and Nintendo Switch™ for $29.99 USD. Originally released on Apple Arcade in April 2021, The Oregon Trail was Apple Arcade’s most downloaded game of the year. Now, PC and Nintendo Switch players will be able to experience Gameloft Brisbane’s modern take of the classic game on November 14th, 2022.
In The Oregon Trail, players are put at the center of all the trials and tribulations of the journey westward. They must stock their wagon, choose their traveling party, and make sure they all arrive safely to Oregon by making tough choices in dangerous and unexpected situations. Players will also learn the real history behind the trail, including the Native American experience, which is a first in the franchise.
The November release of The Oregon Trail will be a faithful adaptation of the Apple Arcade version and has been created with the support of Gameloft Lviv. It includes all five previous content updates, and the latest new features include more accessibility options, events, and visual filters to see the game in a whole new way! The Oregon Trail is already available to wishlist on Steam and will be listed soon on the Nintendo eShop. It will also be available for preorder on Microsoft Store starting November, 7th.
“We’re incredibly excited for even more players to experience The Oregon Trail,” said David MacMinn, Game Manager. “We’re pleased to see our game expand to multiple new platforms, and we hope PC and Nintendo players will enjoy their time on the trail as much as we did making it.”
“The gameplay in our new version of The Oregon Trail has proven to be as exciting and sticky as it was in the ‘90s,” said Caroline Fraser, Head of HarperCollins Productions. “The stunning graphics will grab players as they journey west and confront new dangers, meet a wide cast of historical figures, and overcome challenging obstacles on their way to Oregon.”
Evil West, the third-person action-adventure game that puts you in the boots of a vampire hunter rescuing a Wild West devoured by darkness, invites you to take an introductory ride through its action-packed, narrative-driven experience in a new gameplay overview trailer. Prepare for the vampire-infested American frontier, releasing on November 22 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC.
Gameplay Overview Trailer:
Get to know Jesse Rentier, the skilled, young vampire slayer you’ll incarnate in Evil West. Star agent of the Rentier Institute, a secret monster-hunting organization led by his father and many generations of Rentier before him, he’ll have to take the action into his own hands after a deadly vampiric conspiracy emerges from the darkness and wipes out the Institute. With the help of Edgar Gravenor, another survivor from the Institute, he’ll have to battle fierce foes and demystify the conspiracy while rebuilding the organization and becoming the leader it needs.
To reach his goal, Jesse will explore every corner of the Wild West, looking for new Institute members and valuable leads on the conspiracy, taking money from abandoned chests and corpses, and growing his arsenal of weapons. Armed with both old-fashioned firearms and advanced technology like the lightning-fueled Rentier Gauntlet, each with its own skill tree for customized upgrades, you’re free to combine Jesse’s weapons and tools to your liking. Take on explosive combat encounters with your own mix of powerful ranged attacks and devastating melee combos.
Get your hands on the ultra-limited Evil West – Signature Edition, a Focus Entertainment Store-exclusive product with only 50 copies available worldwide. It includes a numbered, laminated wooden frame printed with an exclusive artwork by artist Gabz, a physical copy of the game with the Focus-exclusive box art, and the “Wild Wild East Skin Pack” DLC.
Evil West pre-orders are open across all platforms and on the Focus Entertainment Store with an exclusive cover art for physical editions.
Indie developer Jenito Studios has today released a new trailer for their upcoming fantasy thriller adventure game Limerick: Cadence Mansion, which will be released on PC in 2023 via Steam.
Solve puzzles, outwit evil creatures and explore the arcane halls of Cadence Mansion as you dive deeper into a story of manipulation and dark science.
Wishlist Limerick: Cadence Mansion on Steam.
In Limerick: Cadence Mansion, explore an abandoned mansion inhabited only by monsters, both beast and man, and discover its secrets in your attempts to escape. Solve puzzles to progress through increasingly haunting environments, fend off or hide from evil creatures and tear through the fabric of reality in cinematic boss fights. Scavenge for resources throughout the forgotten mansion and use Panic closets to escape from harm.
A new ballad sounds across Nightsonnet Isle. Awaken, Proofreader, and solve the ancient writ.
The seas will swallow light with darkness. The boulders will shatter and shake. The Poets will be silenced and the Resplendent will rise.
Will you take the quill and right the wrongs of Splendor? Can you unlock the mysteries of its games and riddles? What will you learn of the Anachronism, of the Dissonance and Cacophony, of the Dark Refrain and Prism?
And when you face the darkness, will you be ready?
The wait is over. Starting today, fans around the world can jump into the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Following the biggest beta in Call of Duty franchise history, the entertainment blockbuster ushers in a new era for the franchise with a host of new gameplay and technical innovations, in the most advanced Call of Duty experience ever. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II delivers a massive amount of content on day one, including an epic and thrilling single-player campaign, incredibly immersive multiplayer action, and a new Special Ops tactical cooperative experience for Call of Duty players. Together with the all-new, free-to-play Warzone 2.0 coming on November 16, it’s an unrivaled offering for Call of Duty fans everywhere.
“Today’s launch of Modern Warfare II is a celebration of our incredible community around the world and the bold future we have shaped for the entire Call of Duty franchise. We are focused on delivering a state-of-the-art experience for our players and beginning an exciting new journey together for a franchise that has become a true cultural phenomenon in modern entertainment,” said Johanna Faries, General Manager, Call of Duty, Activision.
Modern Warfare II follows 2019’s blockbuster Modern Warfare across a gripping story campaign. The new release continues to advance the series with deep multiplayer modes, maps, playlist and technical innovations. Additionally, an evolved Special Ops mode from Modern Warfare 2019 brings a two-player Special Ops experience allowing players to explore large-scale hot zones with a fellow teammate.
“Infinity Ward and all of our phenomenal development teams have pushed the envelope in every way, and launch is just the beginning. We have a tremendous number of additional innovations and experiences coming as we head into upcoming live seasons of content; Warzone 2.0 next month, Warzone coming to mobile next year, and beyond. Modern Warfare II represents one of the most ambitious releases in our history and we are excited to finally get into the action together with our players,” added Dave Stohl, Head of Development for Call of Duty, and co-studio head, Infinity Ward.
“The Modern Warfare universe holds a special place for us creatively. From the beginning, our teams set out to create a bold, new set of experiences for all players to enjoy. Every design decision, technical innovation and piece of game development has been in service to deliver on this goal. This is only the start, as motivated as we are for today with Modern Warfare II’s release, we’re equally inspired for what’s to come in days with Warzone 2.0,” said Patrick Kelly, Creative Director for Call of Duty, and co-studio head, Infinity Ward.
With amazing audio and visually stunning graphics, Modern Warfare II not only delivers an action-packed experience, but also raises the bar as the most state of the art Call of Duty experience ever. One unified game engine powers both Modern Warfare II and the new Warzone 2.0, delivering a seamless gameplay experience across both titles.
Launching on November 16, alongside Season One of Modern Warfare II, the new Warzone 2.0 extends the Modern Warfare universe with a brand-new map, Al Mazrah, and a massive amount of new gameplay experiences, including a new Gulag, advanced aquatic combat, and DMZ, Call of Duty’s brand-new extraction mode.
Modern Warfare II is available worldwide starting today on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox® Series X|S, Xbox One®, and PC in a fully optimized experience for Battle.net, Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service, and Steam. Modern Warfare II development is led by Infinity Ward alongside an incredible team of studios, including Activision Central Design, Activision Central Tech, Activision Localization Dublin, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, High Moon Studios, Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games, Toys for Bob and Treyarch. For more information and the latest details follow @CallofDuty on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Red Barrels, the independent game development studio based in Montreal, today released the Closed Beta for its highly anticipated The Outlast Trials.
The Outlast Trials is a whole new take on the Outlast survival horror experience, with the Closed Beta playtest taking place over Halloween weekend, from Friday October 28th to Tuesday November 1st, 2022.
The Closed Beta includes the opening tutorial level, The Sleep Room (the in-game lobby), Character Customization, Room Customization and one trial (Police Station with Prime Asset Leland Coyle). The trial is playable solo or co-op with a team of up to four players, with each participants’ performance rated by Murkoff so that you can compare your results with other test subjects… sorry, players.
“We’re excited to welcome players to Murkoff’s Sinyala Facility and The Outlast Trials this Halloween,” said Philippe Morin, Co-Founder, Red Barrels. “The Closed Beta is a very early taste of what players can expect in the full featured game next year, and we’re looking forward to feedback from our test subjects to help us bring this whole new Outlast experience over the finish line.”
Set in the height of the Cold War era, players take on the role of test subjects abducted by the shadowy Murkoff Corporation. Imprisoned in a secret Murkoff facility, players will be thrust into a series of physical and mental ordeals, tormented by iconic characters, and challenged alone or in teams to survive with their sanity intact.
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The highly anticipated DLC for Resident Evil™ Village is here at long last! The Winters’ Expansion and the Resident Evil™ Village Gold Edition bundle are both now available worldwide for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. This expansion introduces new ways to enjoy the award-winning eighth core entry in the renowned survival horror franchise, including “Third Person Mode,” new playable characters for “The Mercenaries Additional Orders” such as the statuesque Lady Dimitrescu, and the final chapter of the Winters family saga, “Shadows of Rose.”
Resident Evil™ Re:Verse, a free online multiplayer experience available for all Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition owners, also deploys today with cross-play support.
The Winters’ Expansion provides more points of view for Resident Evil Village players, beginning with the much requested “Third Person Mode.” This new option enables players to experience the acclaimed main campaign, which was originally presented from a first-person perspective, from a whole new angle. See protagonist Ethan Winters in action with never-before-seen animations, as he struggles to survive the terrors that await him on his journey to rescue his kidnapped daughter, Rose.
Set 16 years after the events of the main story, “Shadows of Rose” continues the Winters family saga. Now grown-up, Rose Winters delves into a realm of consciousness in search of a cure for her unwanted powers. Rose must face her fears in this warped and twisted world of nightmares, wielding her strange abilities to elude and overcome the monsters and other threats that seek to pull her into the darkness.
“The Mercenaries Additional Orders” also introduces new playable characters. Ethan Winters is joined by an ensemble cast in this action-packed bonus mode that now features legendary BSAA agent Chris Redfield, Lord Karl Heisenberg, and Countess Alcina Dimitrescu. Charge into the fray and unleash Chris’ boulder-boxing fists, Heisenberg’s magnetic gifts, and Lady D’s ability to conjure throwable furniture. Each character has their own array of attributes and abilities to help them carve their way through enemies in this enhanced mode that also includes new stages and fresh balance adjustments.
Resident Evil Re:Verse also arrives today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam with cross-play. Free for owners of Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, this online multiplayer game S.T.A.R.S. a roster of beloved Resident Evil™ heroes competing in four to six-player matches. When taken out, characters mutate into bioweapons with powerful attacks perfect for exacting revenge against their opponents. Additional survivors, creatures, stages, costumes, and challenge missions are planned for post-launch updates. Capcom ID is required; players can register for an account here. For up to date information on Resident Evil Re:Verse follow the official Twitter account.
The world of Resident Evil Village can now be enjoyed on even more platforms, as both the Mac and cloud-powered Nintendo Switch™ versions also launch today. Supported by Apple silicon compatible computers, the Mac release of Resident Evil Village features smooth and beautiful graphics that rival the quality of high-end gaming PCs and consoles. For more information on compatible devices, please check the official website. Resident Evil™ Village Cloud allows players to stream the game via the cloud without large downloads. A demo for Resident Evil Village Cloud is out now, enabling players to test their network environment prior to purchasing. The Winters’ Expansion is also on the way to Resident Evil Village Cloud on Dec. 2, 2022 and will launch for Mac at a later date.
Today, Disney+ debuted a new trailer and key art for the upcoming Original series “The Santa Clauses.” The first two episodes of the six-episode series will premiere Wednesday, November 16, exclusively on Disney+.
Scott Calvin is back! After being Santa Claus for nearly thirty years, he’s as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his Santa magic. Scott struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, as well as being there for his family. Upon discovering there is a way to retire from his post, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband.
The series stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin/Santa Claus, Elizabeth Mitchell as Carol/Mrs. Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra, Devin Bright as Noel, Austin Kane as Cal, Matilda Lawler as Betty, Rupali Redd as Grace and Kal Penn as Simon Choksi.
Award-winning Jack Burditt (“30 Rock,” “Modern Family,” “Frasier,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) is the executive producer and showrunner and Tim Allen, in addition to starring, Kevin Hench (“Last Man Standing”), Richard Baker and Rick Messina will also serve as executive producers along with Jason Winer and Jon Radler for Small Dog Picture Company.
The Disney Branded Television series is a production of 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.
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Today, players can embark on a brand-new adventure in SQUARE ENIX®’s action RPG STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™ with the release of its second expansion “Wanderer of the Rift,” now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via the Epic Games Store. Developed in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, Wanderer of the Rift picks up the storyline in recently released expansion Trials of the Dragon King, in which players can pit Jack and his allies against Gilgamesh, the dimension traveling fan-favorite character from the FINAL FANTASY series.
New content in the Wanderer of the Rift expansion includes:
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN Wanderer of the Rift expansion is now available at no additional cost through the game’s Season Pass, which is included in the Digital Deluxe Edition. The Season Pass can be purchased for $24.99 and is also included in the Digital Deluxe Upgrade for $30.00. The Season Pass will give owners access to the first expansion Trials of the Dragon King, as well as the upcoming “DIFFERENT FUTURE” expansion.
STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information, visit: https://www.square-enix-games.
Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA announced a March 3, 2023 worldwide release date for their action-packed dark fantasy, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty. Team NINJA’s demon-plagued epic will be available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, on PC via Windows and Steam®, and will be available day one with Xbox Game Pass on console and PC.
KOEI TECMO America also announced that in addition to the standard version of the game, a special Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Digital Deluxe Edition will be available at the same time, which includes a Season Pass that features three DLC packs. These packs are highlighted by new generals, new demons, new scenarios, new stages, new weapon types, and more. The Digital Deluxe Edition also includes a digital artbook and a digital mini soundtrack. Those who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will also be rewarded with the Season Pass/DDX bonus: “Qinglong Armor”.
In addition, KOEI TECMO America revealed Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s early purchase bonus. Purchase the physical or digital game by March 16 to receive special “Baihu Armor”. Those who pre-order the game digitally will also receive both the early purchase bonus along with the pre-order bonus: “Zhuque Armor”.
A limited-edition Steelbook version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will also be available at launch. The Steelbook Launch Edition includes an exclusive collectible case along with bonus DLC items “Crown of Zhurong” and “Crown of Gonggong”.
Moreover, KOEI TECMO and Team NINJA released the results of the Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty survey conducted in September. The feedback report from over 80,000 fans who defeated the demo is available on the official site today.
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