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Six Flags Great Adventure Unveils Special Events for 2022 and 2023 Seasons

Six Flags Great Adventure, the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, today announced a robust lineup of special events during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In addition, the park’s dining pass and membership programs are back by popular demand. Returning guest favorites and new offerings create endless opportunities for fun all year long. Event highlights for the 2022/2023 seasons include:

  • NEW – Coca-Cola® Dreamworld Experience — Weekends through September 5, Six Flags and Coca-Cola present the launch of a new multi-platform Dreamworld Arcade to help inspire park guests to discover the magic of dreaming through a whimsical digital experience. The experience, as well as Coca-Cola’s limited-edition Dreamworld beverage, will be available at the park during this event;
  • Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS® — September 16 through October 31 — The area’s scariest & best Halloween event returns! Nighttime festivities include a fan-favorite ghoul parade, live stage shows, terrifying scare zones, plus six haunted houses designed for the ultimate scare;
  • NEW – Kid’s Boo Fest — September 16 through October 31 — For the little ghouls and ghosts, this daytime event is filled with Halloween activities, entertainment, trick-or-treat trails and other not-so-scary experiences;
  • NEW – Oktoberfest — September 17 through October 30 — This family-friendly German heritage festival will become a new fall tradition filled with authentic fare, and a large selection of seasonal craft lagers and beers from around the world;
  • Holiday in the Park — November 23 through January 1, 2023 — Guests can view millions of dazzling lights throughout this magical wonderland, along with festive treats, a full lineup of holiday entertainment and visits with Santa;
  • NEW – Viva La Fiesta — May 6 through May 21, 2023 — Guests can move to the beat during this all-new event as Six Flags’ Viva La Fiesta heats up the park with food, fun, and entertainment;
  • NEW – Kids Fest — June 3 through June 11, 2023 — The tiniest thrill seekers can celebrate during this event designed for children and their families, including kid-friendly activities, entertainment, rides and more;
  • NEW – Food & Brew Festival — June 17 through June 25, 2023 — Guests can enjoy a myriad of lagers, ciders, craft seasonal beers, and specialty cocktails along with food designed to tantalize the taste buds;
  • Summer Vibes Festival presented by M&M’S® — July 8 through August 12, 2023 —This spectacular event is returning for the 2023 season with mouth-watering treats, beat-the-heat beverages, colorful one-of-a-kind installations, photo moments, and live entertainment celebrating the many vibes of summer.

Visit sixflags.com/greatadventure/events for dates and complete event details.

The popular Seasonal Dining Pass is back! The re-launched dining program offers guests with a Seasonal Pass or Membership a convenient way to fuel up for their day. The Seasonal Dining Pass allows up to two meals per visit with a 3-hour window between meals. And those who purchase their pass or membership by September 5, 2022 will receive a 10% discount off the new Seasonal Dining Pass as well as FREE drinks for the rest of the 2022 Season.

Membership returns with three tiers of benefits! The Gold Thrill Seeker includes unlimited visits plus parking and in-park benefits. The Platinum Thrill Seeker levels up and is ideal for guests that like to visit multiple Six Flags venues, including Hurricane Harbor and other outdoor properties. The Diamond Thrill Seeker is the best value with the best benefits; it includes all of the advantages of Platinum, plus deeper discounts on food and merchandise, extra discounted tickets for friends, and more skip-the-line passes! Best of all, there are no blockout dates! Guests may also select the flexible payment plan for the Thrill Seeker annual memberships. Six Flags also offers a Seasonal Pass for frequent home park only visitation.

Six Flags Pass Program:

  • Seasonal Pass:

o   Provides unlimited visits to Six Flags Great Adventure through 2022 and all next summer through Labor Day 2023 for only $79.99;

  • Gold Thrill Seeker Annual Membership includes:

o   Unlimited visits to Six Flags Great Adventure PLUS Wild Safari for one year, beginning on date of purchase;

o   General parking;

o   10% discount on food and retail items;

o   One skip-the-line pass;

o   Two specialty rate friend tickets;

o   Only $6.99 per month after initial payment;

  • Platinum Thrill Seeker Annual Membership includes:

o   Unlimited visits to ALL Six Flags outdoor parks, including Hurricane Harbor, for one year beginning on date of purchase;

o   General parking;

o   15% discount on food and retail items;

o   Two skip-the-line passes;

o   Five specialty rate friend tickets;

o   Only $9.99 per month after initial payment; and

  • Diamond Thrill Seeker Annual Membership includes:

o   Unlimited visits to all Six Flags outdoor parks, including Hurricane Harbor, for one year beginning on date of purchase;

o   Preferred parking;

o   20% discount on food and retail items;

o   Five skip-the-line passes;

o   Ten specialty rate friend tickets;

o   Only $19.99 per month after initial payment.

Pass details can be found at sixflags.com/greatadventure.

Hocus Pocus 2 Debuts in One Month on Disney+

The countdown is on! Disney’s original live-action comedy “Hocus Pocus 2” debuts one month from today, September 30, 2022. The film will premiere exclusively on Disney+ as a part of the streaming service’s Hallowstream celebration. Check out the new key art for thehaunting sequel to the Halloween classic for a new look at Bette Midler (“The First Wives Club,” “Beaches”), Sarah Jessica Parker (“Sex and the City,” “Divorce”), and Kathy Najimy (“Sister Act,” “Younger”) as the delightfully wicked Sanderson sisters.

It’s been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge. Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve. “Hocus Pocus 2” also stars Sam Richardson (“The Tomorrow War”), Doug Jones (“The Shape of Water”), Whitney Peak (“Gossip Girl”), Belissa Escobedo (“American Horror Stories”), Lilia Buckingham (“Dirt”), Froy Gutierrez (“Teen Wolf”), with Tony Hale (“Veep”) and Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”). The film is directed by Anne Fletcher (“Dumplin,’” “The Proposal”), produced by Lynn Harris (“King Richard,” “The Shallows”), with Ralph Winter (“Hocus Pocus,” “X-Men” franchise), David Kirschner (“Hocus Pocus,” “Chucky”), and Adam Shankman (“Disenchanted,” “Hairspray”) serving as executive producers.

Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator Release Date Trailer

We’re super excited to announce that Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator will be pouring onto PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on September 29th 2022!

In case you missed it, IGN dropped the release date on Friday as part of their Awesome Indies showcase at Gamescom.

We at Auroch Digital, alongside our publisher Fireshine Games, have been working so hard on this game and we are so stoked to announce a release date so we can share it with you! Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator is the first realistic brewing simulator, with authentic, chemistry-driven brewing techniques, to bottling and labelling your very own beers.

Players will be able to become the ultimate Brewmaster from September 29th 2022 on all platforms.

The Treasure of the Midnight Isle DLC Out Now for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous

Owlcat Games today launched The Treasure of the Midnight Isle – the third premium DLC for critically-acclaimed RPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, now available on Steam, GOG.com and Epic Game Store. Board the grim cursed ship and venture into the inky blackness of the Abyss – will you uncover untold riches, or be devoured by unspeakable horrors?

  • Explore the vast archipelago full of treasures and dangers in a stand-alone rogue-like mode, or as a part of the main campaign.
  • Try out different builds and party compositions, taking advantage of the enormous variety of the Pathfinder role-playing system – including the mythic paths.
  • Death is just a setback! If a party perishes, its progress can still help you in subsequent playthroughs.
  • Equip new magic weapons, put new magic potions and scrolls on your belt, and challenge both old and new enemies.
  • Discover the secret of the ship that takes you on your journeys – and the truth about the ultimate treasure you’re seeking.

This DLC along with the two previous ones conclude the first Season of additional content, which can be purchased altogether via Season Pass for a discounted price. The second Season of content for the game (Season Pass #2) will also consist of three new DLCs and will become available to players later this year. More details are to be revealed in September.

Alongside the new DLC, patch 1.4 launches for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous including quality of life improvements and fixes. The full list of changes can be found here.

Gungrave G.O.R.E. Release Date Trailer

Today we are excited to announce the official release date for Gungrave G.O.R.E. The pistol-blazing, coffin-manipulating Grave will be unleashed in a blaze of bullets on Nov. 22, 2022, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Pre-orders are now available and include incredible exclusive content. Become the Grim Reaper and mow down your enemies in style with the “Death Ronin Grave” skin, designed by Ikumi Nakamura.

Want to turn back time to 2004 and get yourself an overdose of old-school action? “O.D. Grave’s” skin has got you covered, turning your adventure into a trip down memory lane.

But that’s not all. Now that we have your attention, it’s time for a new mind-blowing trailer.

Get to know more of the two warring sides – the good guys and the baddies, with their larger-than-life personalities all fatally locked into this extraordinary confrontation.

Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: PROJECT W Chapter Out Now

“The future hinges upon this fight”. Starting today, players can step into the Fog as Albert WeskerAda Wong and Rebecca Chambers as the highly anticipated second installment of the Dead by DaylightTM and Resident EvilTM partnership takes flight. To celebrate the release of the Dead by Daylight: Resident EvilTM: PROJECT W Chapter, players are also treated to a rework of the iconic Raccoon City Police Department MapThey will also be able to get their hands on the impressive new Outfits from the PROJECT W Collection, which include the Carlos Oliveira, Sheva Alomar and Hunk Legendary Sets for Leon S. Kennedy, Jill Valentine and The Legion, respectively.

Killer mains will be able to step into the shoes of the nefarious Albert Wesker, known in game as The Mastermind. A true icon of the Resident Evil franchise, Wesker is easily recognizable with his sleek blond hair, signature sunglasses, leather trench coat – and of course, his piercing orange eyes. Once a high-ranking official for Umbrella Corporation, his ambition and sense of moral superiority led him to create a powerful weaponized virus: Uroboros. Wesker’s Power, Virulent Bound, allows him to rush forward at an incredible speed, grabbing anyone that stands in his path and infecting them with Uroboros. Though he may appear cool and composed, his explosive power is unmatched.

Two Survivors are making their marks in the Entity’s Realm. Enigmatic and unpredictable, Ada Wong is a complete mystery; her true goal as elusive as she is. Her survival skills make her a valuable ally…provided interests remain aligned. Rebecca Chambers is a talented and gifted young woman who joined the S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team as a field medic at 18 years old. An asset on any mission, Rebecca will go to great lengths to save a teammate in need – sometimes even risking her own life. ​ ​

Starting today, players will also be able to set foot in the improved Raccoon City Police Department Map. Launched in 2021, the Map has undergone a complete quality of life update in response to player feedback. From now on, the Raccoon City Police Department will be split into two separate variations built around the West and East Wings, with both including the Main Hall. Additionally, more navigational paths have been added inside and outside of the building, leading to improved level design flow and gameplay.

The Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: PROJECT W Chapter marks an important milestone for us – as it is the first time we are creating a second Chapter in the same licensed universe,” explains Dave Richard, Creative Director for Dead by Daylight. “It’s an opportunity for our fans to continue immersing themselves in one of the most popular horror universes and it is such a treat for us to continue this prolific collaboration with Capcom.”

The Capcom Team is delighted to collaborate once more with Dead by Daylight to expand The Resident Evil Story,” explains the publisher in an official statement. “Merging the many iterations of the iconic Resident Evil characters such as Albert Wesker and seeing them stand on their own in a new universe is a proud moment. Melding two iconic horror universes together is not an easy feat – but the results are wonderful and we hope the fans will enjoy.”

Transforming into Carlos Oliveira, Sheva Alomar and Hunk

In addition to Ada Wong, Rebecca Chambers, and Albert Wesker, players are also able to step into the shoes of Carlos Olivera, Sheva Alomar, and Hunk, thanks to the Legendary Sets available in the PROJECT W Collection.

An Umbrella mercenary with a troubled past, Carlos Oliveira is ready for battle with his messy mane of hair, his heavy camo-printed vest, and tactical cargo pants. Carlos Olivera is available as a Legendary Set for Leon S. Kennedy.

Sheva Alomar is a member of the BSAA on a mission to apprehend a black-market seller of Bio-OrganicWeapons. She is ready for action with her hair slicked back in a ponytail, her alluring and practical purple singlet, and smart knee-high boots. Sheva Alomar is available as a Legendary Set for Jill Valentine.

A mysterious Umbrella specialist whose laser-focus in combat makes him a powerful enemy, Hunk is the ultimate fighter. Donning his signature gas mask, Umbrella armor, and trusted Grim Reaper bladeHunk is available as a Legendary Set for The Legion.

The PROJECT W Collection

On top of the three Legendary Sets listed above, fans would be remiss not to take advantage of the slew of outfits available, including 7 Very Rare Outfits. Players can dress Albert Wesker in the Albert Wesker S.T.A.R.S. OutfitLeon S. Kennedy in the Detective Noir OutfitAda Wong in the Undercover Espionage OutfitRebecca Chambers in the Cowgirl OutfitJill Valentine in the S.T.A.R.S. OutfitFeng Min in the Jill Cosplay Outfit and Felix Richter in the S.T.A.R.S. Uniform Outfit.

The Dead by Daylight: Resident Evil: PROJECT W Chapter is available now via Steam, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, Windows Store, Nintendo Switch and Stadia.

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop Announcement Trailer

Indie publisher Kasedo Games and developer Beard Envy have today announced Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop, a spaceship-repair simulator with ultra-tactile mechanics and a roguelite format that challenges you to fix spaceships on an asteroid-bound service station.

Revealed during IGN’s Awesome Indies showcase at gamescom, Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop is now available to wishlist by would-be mechanical engineers ahead of its grand launch for PC next year.

Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop will cast you as Wilbur, a vest wearing Fox, who carves out a paltry living as a mechanic, repairing as many ships as he can to afford the ever-rising rent payments to his tyrannical boss, Uncle Chop.

With a range of tools, diagnostic devices, parts and workshop appliances, Wilbur will need to correct faults in the modules of procedurally generated spaceships, based on brand specific manuals which will be acquired along the way. From simple refuel jobs to total mechanical overhauls, you will need to frantically fumble, slice, loosen, tighten, grab and drop and try to complete as many jobs as possible within each daily time limit.

Clock in, think fast, work faster and pay the ever escalating bills forcing you to take on more audacious and risky jobs from a diverse range of oddballs.

Speaking of a diverse range of oddballs, join our Discord & Twitter community to keep up with all things Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop related.

Bethesda and Obsidian Veterans form Something Wicked Games

Something Wicked Games, a brand-new studio from 15-year Bethesda Game Studios veteran Jeff Gardiner was just revealed at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live. With initial seed funding of $13.2mm from NetEase, Something Wicked Games is a new, globally dispersed AAA games studio with creative and leadership talent from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, The Outer Worlds and more. Their first game, an open world AAA preternatural RPG, Wyrdsong, is currently in development.

Today’s announcement is coupled by an animatic teaser trailer for the studio’s first game, Wyrdsong. Wyrdsong is an occult historical fantasy RPG set in a fictionalized Portugal in the middle ages. Players will be challenged to question both their reality and the choices they make as Wyrdsong is set to expand, question, and re-define aspects of what makes up the current Role Playing Game genre.

Gardiner’s career in games boasts some of the most well known franchises in the RPG space. Gardiner served as lead producer and project lead across several of Bethesda’s flagship titles in the Fallout and The Elder Scrolls franchises. Before making the difficult choice to leave Bethesda Game Studios following a 15-year career, Gardiner’s efforts on Fallout 76 saw its transformation into one of the most successful, robust examples of the games-as-a-service model.

The studio’s talent roster also includes Co-Founder & Design Director Charles Staples (Obsidian Entertainment). Staples’ 15-year tenure at Obsidian was highlighted with his Design Director role on The Outer Worlds, as well as his work as Lead Level Designer on Fallout: New Vegas.

“Our goal with Something Wicked Games is to utilize our independence and creative autonomy to create the next evolution of open world RPGs,” said Something Wicked Games CEO and Founder Jeff Gardiner. “Our first project, Wyrdsong, has been my dream game for some time now, and I’m thrilled to finally share it today.”

Developed on Unreal Engine 5, Wyrdsong immerses fans in a dark historical fantasy where every decision has a consequence, both in this world and others yet to be discovered.

Headquartered in the capital region of Washington, D.C., Something Wicked Games is fully remote and hiring across all positions. Currently staffed with 12 developers, the studio hopes to achieve a full roster between 65-70 as development continues to ramp up.

To learn more about Something Wicked Games, please visit www.somethingwickedgames.com and follow the studio on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Train Sim World 3 “Power” Dev Diary

Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic simulation titles, today released the second development diary video for Train Sim World 3, coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and Game Pass on Sept. 6. Power defines trains, railways and locomotives across the world as they haul endless lines of freight cars and whisk passengers long distances at high speed. Train Sim World 3 includes some formidable, powerful locomotives and units that the team at Dovetail Games have worked hard on to ensure that the real-world sights and sounds come through to players.

U.K. Power

In the game’s U.K. route, power translates directly to speed as players take control of Britain’s fastest domestic passenger service between London St Pancras and Ashford International. Southeastern Highspeed utilises the Class 395 ‘Javelin’ EMU which draws power from overhead wires during its 140 mph runs from the capital, before switching to third-rail power for the slower, winding sections through Medway to the town of Faversham. These impressive units adorn the names of famous British Olympians in the real world, expressing their speed and power.

German Power

Schnellfahrstrecke Kassel – Würzburg, Train Sim World 3’s German route, also converts electrical power to high speed, courtesy of the iconic ICE trains. Players can stretch both ICE 1 and ICE 3 units to a mind-boggling 186 mph. Keeping this power tamed is crucial however, with massive viaducts and dynamic weather affecting the handling of these trains along with long tunnels to burst out from between Kassel, Fulda and Würzburg. Freight services can also be operated in-game, slotting between the high-speed passenger services and running well into the night.

U.S.A. Power

American locomotives have always been powerful, being larger and louder than their European counterparts. Train Sim World 3 places players at Cajon Pass, California where some of the steepest gradients requires maximum throttle going up and careful application of the brakes coming down. BNSF’s 4400hp ES44C4 joins the SD40-2 locomotives in hauling some of the U.S.A.’s longest trains through this challenging stretch of railroad between San Bernadino and Barstow, often working in multiples to provide even more power to those in the cab.

Deluxe: Steam Power

In Train Sim World 3: Deluxe Edition, players can experience a form of power like no other, with an updated version of the popular “Spirit of Steam” add-on bundled into this release. Nothing says power more than the hissing, steaming presence of the LMS 8F and Jubilee locomotives as they prepare to chuff both passenger and freight services out of Liverpool Lime Street and onto the famed railway town of Crewe.

Development

Bringing this power onto the screens has been hugely important for Train Sim World 3 and as well as feeling the grunt behind these trains, players can see the sizzling sparks and crackling pantographs of the game’s electric trains. Realistic and layered in-game sounds simulate everything from the squeal of the brakes to the coupling of wagons blasting raw power through the speakers and adding overall to the experience – Big sounds for big trains!

Developed and published by Dovetail Games, Train Sim World 3 will release for Windows PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles on Sept. 6, 2022, and will also be available via Game Pass. The title is available for pre-purchase digitally now on Steam and the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®Store, and Microsoft Store with a Deluxe Edition available for £49.99/€59.99/$59.99 and four ‘Starter Packs’ each available for £29.99/€35.99/$39.99.

For more information about Train Sim World 3 fans can visit www.trainsimworld.com, and follow along on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok, Discord, YouTube, and Twitch.

Railgrade Coming on September 29th

Simulation buffs, train aficionados, and intergalactic business brainiacs looking for a new adventure are in luck. Today, developer Minakata Dynamics and publisher Epic Games announced that its long-awaited rail-based management sim RAILGRADE is arriving on September 29 on PC via Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch for $19.99/€19.99/£15.99.

RAILGRADE is about more than just laying track and calling it a day. Players are given the seemingly impossible task of saving a failing space colony from the brink of collapse. Success rides on the player’s ability to plan and implement efficient cargo routes, taking valuable resources for infrastructure upgrades or funneling profits back to their corporate overlords. More than 30 campaign missions breathe life into their actions, providing context for the decisions and sacrifices they make along the way.

RAILGRADE will be available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish – Spain, Russian, Portuguese – Brazil, Polish, Turkish, and Chinese – Simplified.

Players can add RAILGRADE to their wishlist on the Epic Games Store and Nintendo eShop. For more information, visit railgrade.com.