As the leader of a nation, you have to take many aspects into consideration. One of the most critical ones is the demography of your citizens. Any population consists of different cultures – in SuperPower 3, this is defined as a certain set of values. These values can align or clash with those of another group of people in your country, and you as a leader must find the best possible balance between each of these groups, respecting the will of the people if you are aiming for their support.
Season’s Screamings, the sinister holiday-themed counterpart to Midsummer Scream, the world’s largest Halloween and horror convention, announces its return to the Pasadena Convention Center December 2-4, 2022. Passes are now on sale at www.midsummerscream.org.
The quintessential mash-up of Christmastime cheer and Halloween horror, Season’s Screamings offers a winter wonderland of ghoulish experiences for the whole family. From a sprawling show floor featuring more than 200 artisans and vendors to a festive stage set to feature world-class panel presentations, Season’s Screamings is set to entertain thousands of fans throughout the first weekend in December.
“This is the fourth iteration of Season’s Screamings, and it’s getting bigger and better each year,” says David Markland, Executive Director of Midsummer Scream. “We love any opportunity to return to Pasadena, and any chance to collide Halloween with other seasons, especially the winter holidays.”
Among Season’s Screamings’ cornucopia of entertainment will be Peepshow Menagerie’s “Island of Misfit Tease” burlesque show on Friday night, a Krampus run on Saturday and Sunday led by Krampus LA, a daily block of holiday horror themed short films curated by HorrorBuzz, photo-ops from exhibitors including Art’s Sideshow throughout the show floor alongside vendors such as Backstitch Bruja, Lugosi Enterprises, Discount Cemetery, Skelly Paper Co., Small Town Weirdo, and Trick or Treat Studios.
Special guests include Keith David (The Thing, They Live), Leeanna Vamp & The Fiends, Grimm Life Collective, and Disney Legend Bob Gurr, creator of the Haunted Mansion “Doom Buggies”, with more appearances to be announced soon!
Returning for 2022 is the ominous Hall of Yuletide Spirits, a perpetually darkened space filled with holiday-themed haunts and chilling displays. Beginning with a rotten Candy Land entry experience by Fear Farm, this year’s Hall of Yuletide Spirits will feature spirited attractions from some of Southern California’s hottest home and pro haunts including The Dreich Society, The Haunt With No Name… Yet, Casa Calaveras, Santa Ana Haunt, Ghostwood Manor, Prism Haunted House, the Pizza Planet Truck, and Valley Fright Nights.
“We’re really excited about the Hall of Yuletide Spirits returning for 2022,” says Rick West, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Midsummer Scream. “After what promises to be a fantastic Halloween season, these amazing haunters will bring their creativity and enthusiasm to Pasadena for one last romp before retiring to their crypts for the year! We have a solid mix of returning haunters and brand-new partners this year; it’s going to be quite the spectacle!”
The Hall of Yuletide Spirits will also feature Barlow’s Tavern, a holiday hangout where guests 21 and older can enjoy specialty drinks and even pose for a picture with Santa Barlow – Season’s Screamings’ terrifying version of a Santa meet-and-greet, featuring Mr. Barlow from Salem’s Lot.
Season’s Screamings will also host numerous panel presentations and performances throughout the weekend on two stages within the Pasadena Convention Center. This year’s programming includes a heartfelt discussion about How the Grinch Stole Christmas!featuring Sara Karloff, whose father, Boris Karloff, narrated the beloved animated classic, as well as Emmy Award-winning animator and director, Phil Roman who was part of the team that brought the Grinch to life; a panel looking at the History of Sliding – a scareactor technique that began at Knott’s Scary Farm in the early ‘70s and spread to haunts around the world; and a look at “The Shining Legacy” with director Mick Garris commemorating the 25th anniversary of his TV mini-series adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, moderated by Fangoria’sThe Kingcast podcast team. Additional programming and schedule will be announced in the weeks to come!
Single day and weekend passes are available; premium weekend “Naughty List” passes include one hour show entry on Saturday and Sunday, priority entry to panels, presentations, and attractions, an exclusive lanyard, and a limited-edition commemorative collectible (TBA).
For the latest news and information on Season’s Screamings, be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at www.midsummerscream.org. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @MidsummerScream.
With the Xbox being one of the leading platforms worldwide for eSports, Xbox gamers can now turn to HexGaming’s latest lineup of controllers to deliver the ultimate competitive gaming experience. HexGaming today announced the immediate availability of new, customizable controllers for Xbox Series X and Xbox One S. The Ultra X and the Ultra One controllers are available at HexGaming.com and at https://www.amazon.com/hexgaming starting at $169.99.
The HexGaming Ultra X provides gamers with the most advanced Xbox controller ever. With the Ultra X, gamers can operate the controller flexibly, capture targets faster, and improve accuracy. The player can flip the switches, and their trigger will go from a smooth full-pull to a short mouse “click” action.
The controller features:
– Four remappable back buttons
– Adjustable trigger compatible trigger control mechanisms
– 8 in 1 interchangeable textured thumbsticks with two different heights
– Three different ergonomic thumb grip design – domed, concave and concave widened
– Choice of non-rubberized grip faceplate or rubberized
– Ability to save up to six different paddle mapping profiles
The HexGaming Ultra One controller features an industry-leading digital trigger mechanism, shortening the trigger’s active distance to just 1.5mm.
Additional features include:
– Four remappable back buttons
– Interchangeable thumbsticks
– Digital triggers
“Competitive gamers know the importance of having the perfect controller, as the slightest movement can be the difference between victory and defeat,” said Ray Zhu, CEO of HexGaming. “HexGaming’s new Ultra X and Ultra One controllers will literally change the game for eSports on Xbox.”
Vaulted Sky Games and Coffee Stain, publisher of Valheim, Deep Rock Galactic and Satisfactory, are pleased to announce a major new update for Midnight Ghost Hunt! Following its Steam Early Access Launch in March and Doll Factory update in May, players can now hunt and haunt the eerie Carnival map during the game’s first Free Weekend until September 26th. On top of these unsettling new surroundings, Midnight Ghost Hunt opens its merch store, and in the near future host migration and dedicated servers will also become available.
Littered with multiple Jack-in-a-Box Hero props – great for jumpscares – as well as clowns and unicycles, Carnival offers a range of different areas to explore within Mr Giggles’ Happyland. Cower in the foul monster mouth corridor of the Haunted House, snipe ghosts from the top of the merry-go-round, or zoom round the Wild West Saloon’s bumper car circuit, all backed by the unnerving musical atmosphere of off-key funfair jingles and even a self-playing piano.
Also coming with Update 2 are big changes that make matches far easier to manoeuvre. Much-requested by the community, dedicated servers are in the works, as is host migration so the lobby host can be transferred to another party member. These features will be coming very soon after Update 2 launches.
With a new update comes new Hunter cosmetics and a new Ghost ability! Players who tend to play the healer of the team can now make use of the Paramedic Hunter skin, while others who are a little too relaxed in their ghost-hunting efforts can become the Old Hippy – not to mention the dashing Pilot for the leaders of the group. But not to fear, Ghosts can get the edge too with a new ability, Deflector, which allows for a 5 second shield to defend from incoming projectiles. What’s more, by completing challenges, the titles Apprentice, Master, Grandmaster, and Legend can now be unlocked.
Fans who want to don a different kind of skin can now purchase a range of official items from Midnight Ghost Hunt’s official merchandise store! The new frighteningly fashionable collection of hoodies, T-shirts and mugs branded in ghoulish style is available to buy here.
Midnight Ghost Hunt launched into Steam Early Access in late March this year to universal acclaim, and Update 2 continues the games’ exciting progression as it prepares for full commercial launch.
Midnight Ghost Hunt is available on Steam Early Access for $19.99 at full price, but those interested in trying their mettle with the supernatural can join the hunt for free this weekend until September 26th, and also at 50% off for a limited time.
Six years after it has been removed from the game, the iconic powerhouse, Waffenträger auf E 100, makes its triumphant return to World of Tanks!
During the upcoming “The Waffenträger: Legacy” event, players will again face off with the extremely powerful weapon of the von Krieger family, play in the Harrier Squad and unlock exclusive rewards. The Waffenträger is one of the most anticipated, annual campaigns by tankers and this year it deepens the lore and introduces a new villain, the Engineer’s daughter, Ermelinda. The event will run from September 26 – October 10.
The actions will take place in a 6v1 format and before entering the battle players will have to choose one of the sides in the conflict: the Harrier Squad which rushes into battles in extensively modified special vehicles or the Blitzträger auf E 110, an incredibly powerful tank destroyer manned by a single player.
The updated event progression is more linear and visually understandable. By reaching each new stage, players will receive valuable in-game items such as two unique female crew members with exclusive voiceovers, event-themed customization, bonds, days of Premium account, Engineer’s and Harrier’s starters for Gates (from which players can get cool Premium vehicles and other valuable prizes). What is the most important, upon completion of the final stage of the event’s progression, players will have the opportunity to rent the legendary German Tier X tank destroyer Waffenträger auf E 100 for 5 Random Battles. Note, more battles can be obtained in the Engineer’s Gate by using starters.
From the imagination of Tim Burton, WEDNESDAY is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams’ years as a student at Nevermore Academy, where she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town, and solve the murder mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago — all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore. Snap snap.
Jenna Ortega on this version of Wednesday Addams:
“Wednesday is currently a teenager, and we’ve never seen her as a teenager before. Her snarky, snide remarks might not necessarily sound as charming when they’re coming from somebody who should probably know better than a 10-year-old girl. That was a balancing act. We didn’t want to make her sound like every other teenage girl, but we also didn’t want to make her too ignorant. And we’ve never seen her on screen this much. Any other time you’ve seen Wednesday, she’s been the one-liner, the end of a joke, she always hits it, and I think that’s what people really love about her. But in this show, every scene is Wednesday. There’s an opportunity to give her a bit more dimension, and she becomes a bit more of a real person, which I don’t think we’ve ever seen before.”
For more exclusive WEDNESDAY news, tune into Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event on Saturday, September 24. The virtual livestream event begins at 10am PST / 1pm EST and the event will be broadcast across Netflix’s YouTube channels worldwide, in addition to Twitter, Twitch and Facebook.
DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology, today launches Osmo Mobile 6, a palm-sized, portable device that unlocks the full potential of anyone’s smartphone photos or videos. The latest addition to the popular Osmo Mobile series, the Osmo Mobile 6 smartphone stabilizer has been enhanced through functions on the device, software features and editing software to give users complete creative control of the phone cameras they carry with them every day. Alongside improved ergonomics and compatibility with larger phones, Osmo Mobile 6 features DJI’s 3-axis stabilization, a brand new Quick Launch and ActiveTrack 5.0.
“Whether you’re outdoors camping with family or at home with a group of friends, everyone wants to explore their creativity and capture the moment in a unique way,” said Paul Pan, Senior Product Line Manager at DJI. “A DJI Osmo Mobile stabilizer is the perfect companion to push the limitations of any smartphone camera and the Osmo Mobile 6 is the best we’ve ever made.”
Portable and Palm-Sized
Osmo Mobile 6 builds on the success of OM 5 with a new ergonomically designed handle and larger clamp to accommodate phones even with cases. It can be carried easily in a pocket and weighs just over 300g. With a built-in extension rod, Osmo Mobile 6 is perfect for achieving better-framed selfies or trying out shots from more interesting angles such as those low to the ground.
Three powerful motors and DJI’s advanced algorithms keep smartphones steady when shooting photos and videos. Osmo Mobile 6’s active stabilization makes it second to none for capturing the action in front of you, from traveling with friends to exploring the city to watching a child’s first sporting event. Smartphones’ electronic image stabilization can falter or lose video quality during more dynamic movement and low lighting situations, but the motorized stabilization of Osmo Mobile 6 makes the difference in every moment.
As Quick as a Flash
Moments that you want to photograph or capture can be fleeting, which is why the Osmo Mobile 6 features a new Quick Launch feature for iPhone users. Once unfolded, attaching an iPhone to the stabilizer automatically triggers the Mimo app alert to enter the camera view instantly. Preparation time is dramatically reduced, with the device up and running three times quicker than previous models.
Stay Locked On
Featuring an enhanced version of DJI’s ActiveTrack, Osmo Mobile 6’s ActiveTrack 5.0 offers more stable tracking at longer distances1 and also allows the front camera to track subjects that turn to the side or spin. During camping, traveling or street shooting, your footage is made more story-like with the gimbal automatically keeping the subject the center of attention.
As Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4
With a new built-in status panel and Mode button, checking the battery level and switching between the four gimbal modes is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4. A quick tap on the M button and you can cycle between:
Follow: In Follow mode, the camera view follows the gimbal’s pan and tilt movements and stays level during rolls. This mode is suitable for shooting up, down, and diagonally.
Tilt Lock: The camera view only follows the gimbal’s pan movement and stays stable during tilts and rolls — ideal for shooting horizontally or moving around a subject.
FPV: In FPV mode, all three axes of the gimbal follow the movement of the handle. This is wonderful for dynamic filming of still subjects like landmarks, buildings, or statues.
SpinShot: Push the joystick to the left or right to control the rotation of the camera view and create dynamic footage. It’s perfect for shooting push, pull, and high-angle shots.
Control With a Roll
Effortlessly and fluidly control zoom and focus with Osmo Mobile 6’s new Side Wheel. Roll the wheel to adjust the focal length for flexible composition and zoom in and out with buttery smoothness. Achieve a cinematic look easily with a press of the side wheel to switch to manual focus control.
Intelligent Features to Make Your Content King
To help make your content the ultimate expression of yourself, Osmo Mobile 6 includes a number of intelligent features:
Timelapse: Warp time and space with Timelapse, Motionlapse and Hyperlapse. With these three simple templates, beautiful moments can be blended into impressive clips.
DynamicZoom: Use Move In and Move Out modes to get stretching and compressing visual effects, creating blockbuster footage with just your phone.
Gesture Control: Snapping a pic or starting a video has never been this convenient. Simple gestures make taking a selfie or a group photo easy.
Panorama: Three different panorama modes – 3×3, 240°, and CloneMe – are available to help capture those stunning landscapes or unique compositions.
Story Mode: Various templates help to combine camera movements, transitions, soundtracks and more for users to share eye-catching videos with one effortless tap, or a custom template can be created.
Constructive Apps from Start to Finish
DJI’s own Mimo app, and the officially recommended app LightCut, are both available to guide everyone along their content creation journey.
In DJI Mimo’s camera view, tutorials pop up at the start of many features to get the user up and running in no time. Mimo’s ShotGuides feature automatically recognizes the scenario and recommends a shot sequence, along with a tutorial on how to achieve it.
When it comes to editing, jump quickly from DJI Mimo to the LightCut app, which features AI-powered one-tap editing and a range of exclusive video templates. From shooting to processing, it’s a friendly one-stop solution for new creators and pros alike to get the most from their shots.
Pricing and Availability
DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is available for the retail price of USD $159 and includes a magnetic clamp, tripod, power cable, and storage pouch. It is available for purchase today from store.dji.com and will be available in other channels at a later date.
For more information on all the new features, accessories, and capabilities, please visit www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-6
DJI Care Refresh
DJI Care Refresh, the comprehensive protection plan for DJI products, is now available for DJI Osmo Mobile 6. The replacement service covers accidental damage, including natural wear, cracking, deformation, and water damage. For a small additional charge, you can have your damaged product replaced if an accident occurs. DJI Care Refresh (1-Year Plan) includes up to two replacements in one year. DJI Care Refresh (2-Year Plan) includes up to three replacements in two years and extends the original warranty up to two years from the date of purchase. Other services of DJI Care Refresh include rewards for safe use, international warranty service and free shipping. For a full list of details, please visit: https://www.dji.com/service/djicare-refresh
DJI Osmo Mobile 6 for SkyPixel
DJI is excited to see the creative works that will result from the help of DJI Osmo Mobile 6. To bring this opportunity to the world, SkyPixel – the leading global community for aerial photographers and videographers – is also launching a campaign that will give users the chance to try and shoot with this new impressive stabilizer. The SkyPixel Product Tryout Program will send DJI Osmo Mobile 6 to select users who will be able to experience content creation with the device for a limited time, and be in the running to win their very own DJI Osmo Mobile 6. For more detailed information, please visit the official SkyPixel site: https://www.skypixel.com
The old Peterson house beckons. Mysteries await, and where better to begin your investigation into the world of Hello Neighbor 2 than the twisted house where it all began? Out now on Steam, players can dive into this self-contained one-shot adventure, separate from the upcoming full game. Sneak into the Peterson house, evade your ‘friendly’ neighbor and unravel his long-buried secrets. It’ll be good practice for when you’re set loose on the open-world town of Raven Brooks on December 6th.
Think it’s too dangerous to go alone? Watch tinyBuild video editor Adam and community managers Ari & Ira try their hand at the demo in this developer stream highlight reel.
In today’s Steam-exclusive demo, players will get to start their investigation in a familiar location. The old Peterson house has seen better days, but there’s rumors of strange noises coming from the building at night. In this one-shot standalone adventure you’ll have to tread carefully to avoid the attention of the house’s reclusive owner as you search for the tools and keys needed to steal a glimpse at its deepest, most hidden secrets. What’s lurking behind the red door? Why are there so many paintings of oranges? And what on earth is going on in that bathroom!?
Coming to PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles on December 6th, Hello Neighbor 2 takes the stealth, horror and mystery of the original game to a much wider setting. It’s not just the Peterson estate that’s full of secrets – it seems that everyone in the town of Raven Brooks is hiding something, and young investigative journalist Quentin is just the man to find out what’s going on. That is, if he doesn’t end up on the town’s extensive missing persons list himself…
Hello Neighbor 2 launches on December 6th. Pre-orders are open now on PC (Steam or Epic), Xbox or PlayStation, giving immediate access to the open Beta. Owners of the Deluxe edition will be able to play five days early, and begin their investigation of Raven Brooks on December 1st.
Beware, as you take your first few steps into the world of Scorn. Developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive revealed 8 minutes of new gameplay for the upcoming horror game that will leave players with auditory nightmares for years to come. Scorn squishes its way onto PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store and GoG) and Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass) on Oct. 21.
In this introductory sequence, players are acquainted with the character they’ll be guiding through the bio-labyrinth. With no assistance, players will work their way into the bowels of the game’s world, equipping themselves with strange tools and solving a grotesque puzzle that only hints towards things to come…
In Scorn’s exploration of a surreal, nightmarish world, players will come to understand the character they’re guiding, if only slightly. Tasked with exploring Scorn’s hellscape, players must learn its rules and master its puzzles without any guidance or support, being left to fend for themselves in a totally immersive experience. By uncovering these secrets and gathering the strange bio-mechanical tools that seem to have been used by the civilization that previously called this world home, surviving might just be possible. Finding the truth, however, is an entirely different question.
Scorn is available to pre-order now for $39.99 (Standard Edition) and $49.99 (Deluxe Edition). For more information, visit scorn-game.com.
Today we’re sharing the latest trailer from Saber Interactive’s Dakar Desert Rally, the biggest open-world, off-road racing game on the planet, coming Oct. 4, 2022, to PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Travel back in time in style to see two legendary Dakar vehicles from the ‘80s: the DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Ari Vatanen’s Peugeot 405 Turbo 16, both of which are playable as day one in-game unlocks when you purchase the Deluxe Edition of Dakar Desert Rally.
Dakar Desert Rally delivers an authentic experience with more than 30 stages of full rally racing from the classic Dakar Rally, including officially licensed vehicles, teams, pilots, and a wide variety of hardcore and arcade game modes. Drive across thousands of square kilometers of diverse terrain featuring dynamic weather in both single-player and online multiplayer modes offering tough competition for up to four players. You can also create and share your very own rally events using the custom roadbook editor.
Available to pre-order now on consoles and PC for $59.99, the Deluxe Edition of Dakar Desert Rally features the full base game plus the Dakar Desert Rally Season Pass, which includes the classic DAF Truck Turbo-Twin and Peugeot 405 Turbo 16 at launch, as well as five upcoming DLC packs containing a new map, new vehicles, and two new rally events, all at a discount.
The standard edition of Dakar Desert Rally is also available to pre-order for $39.99.
Pre-ordering any version of Dakar Desert Rally will unlock the exclusive Audi RS Q e-tron, which made history by becoming the first electric vehicle to win a desert rally at the 2022 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge.
Check out DakarTheGame.com for more info, and #DaretoDrive by following the game on Twitter, Instagram, Discord and Facebook.
