Listen up, Vanguard! Today, Offworld Industries, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, have announced the second update to the Early Access release of Starship Troopers: Extermination (ST:E), bringing new features and substantial additions to the core gameplay experience. Update 0.4.0 is the most comprehensive to date, adding Horde Mode: a brand new survival-based combat mode that pits players against swarms of enemies that gradually increase in difficulty, creating the ultimate test of your skills and wits. Fortify your base and mow down legions of invading Bugs, then take a step back to manage your customizable player profile, racking up stats to earn bragging rights as the number-one exterminator in the galaxy.
Update 0.4 introduces player stat tracking and player profiles, allowing Vanguards everywhere to better tabulate their personal extermination metrics. This first version brings in core stats—such as total kills, revives, deaths, wins, losses, and extractions—while more stats will be added in further updates. Think there’s a specific enemy type you’ve destroyed more than others? These player stats will tell you what you’ve exterminated with extreme prejudice, along with other designations like kills per weapon type, and can be filtered by both Game Mode and Class.
By working closely with the community players through Early Access, the Offworld Industries team has enlisted all ST:E fans to help determine what features and mechanics to build upon and evolve before the game’s eventual transition into 1.0. Player feedback continues to be integral to the ongoing creative process, as Offworld Industries works to iterate upon prevalent requests and continues adding more and more content in the weeks and months ahead.
The Early Access edition of Starship Troopers: Extermination, as of the Relentless Hordes update, is currently available for $29.99 USD—a special price that will increase as more content is introduced ahead of the 1.0 launch—reflecting the game’s stage of development, and puts players on the far-off front lines in an all-out war with the Arachnid menace. Squad up as a Trooper in the Deep Space Vanguard, an elite Special Forces group within the Mobile Infantry, and get ready to stomp some Bug! No Trooper will ever stand alone as they line up shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow Vanguards—trusty Morita Assault Rifles in hand—to battle against hordes of bloodthirsty insectoid aliens on the hostile surface of the planet Valaka.
Work together to complete objectives, acquire resources, build and defend your base of operations, and then escape to the extraction point together. The battle will be intense but, as hardened warriors standing for all of humanity and the United Citizen Federation, leave no inch of ground safe for the Arachnids!
Flutter Away, the cozy nature exploration game from Runaway Play, treks through the trees on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam today!
Embrace the quieter side of life in the breathtaking Amazon rainforest on a five day retreat as a butterfly researcher. Meet cuddly critters of all kinds, noting their particular habits and lifestyles in your handy journal, while learning about their friendly forest home. Document all of the lovable animals, graceful butterflies, and teeny insects hiding in the Amazon. Capture photos of every finding and note each footprint and birdcall along the way.
Explore the allure of fragrant flowers and bioluminescent mushrooms gleaming under the night sky, while seeking out bugs, frogs, and other fascinating creatures in the lush evergreen. Appreciate everything nature has to offer as day turns to night amidst flowing waterfalls and multi-colored sunsets. There’s much to explore in both the glittering daytime and starry nighttime!
Make a new friend in a shy Capybara and discover her secret all while enjoying the peaceful wilderness. Find calm in solitude and complete tasks at the pace that feels right while on a winding path through the jungle. Discover hidden surprises throughout the tranquil forest. Make the most of this perfect opportunity to take a breath and relax before stepping back into the hustle and bustle of regular life.
“Our passion is helping people connect with the natural world through games, so we’re thrilled to bring a beautiful, nature exploration game like Flutter Away to players on PC and Nintendo Switch,” said Runaway Play, CEO, Zoe Hobson. “We hope Flutter Away helps players reconnect with nature and provides the peaceful escape that so many of us need!”
Flutter Away is available now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified, and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language support.
To learn more, visit Flutter Away’s official website, join the community on Twitter, and search #FlutterAwayGame on social media.
Hollyland has entered the livestream camera niche market with VenusLiv, a brand new solution that is designed specifically for live shopping, online courses, and podcasting, and other small indoor live streaming activities. VenusLiv combines convenience, quality, and innovation to create the ultimate live streaming experience without the hassle of complex equipment and operation.
Use of live streaming has been increasing rapidly worldwide, for small and medium-sized teams and individuals, but building a professional live-streaming setup is costly and time-consuming. Professional DSLR cameras are complex to operate and install for users with no basic knowledge of photography, it’s difficult to debug image quality issues, and smartphones cannot meet the demand for image quality and extensibility. Hollyland developed VenusLiv to resolve this contradiction.
RTMP AND UVC PROVIDE EASE OF USE AND CONVENIENCE
VenusLiv supports Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP), a key capability for live broadcasting, which allows users to stream on numerous platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram*, Twitter, and more. RTMP is a communication technology that is ideal for live video streaming over the internet, as it delivers low-latency and high-quality video and audio.
The built-in USB video class (UVC) capability means there is no need for a capture card. Users can simply connect VenusLiv to their computer via USB 3.0 and start streaming directly.
ROBUST STABILITY DURING LONG-TERM STREAMING
Unlike other video cameras or smartphones, VenusLiv can be used for a long time without overheating, thanks to its advanced aerospace-grade heat dissipation system. This ensures seamless, uninterrupted live streaming with no risk of performance issues, like shutdown, stuttering and malfunctions, or damage to the camera or battery. VenusLiv also supports DC and NP-F battery dual charging options, allowing for uninterrupted 24/7 live streaming.
AUTOMATIC, HIGH-SPEED FOCUS AND ADVANCED COLOR TUNING
The hybrid autofocus capability of VenusLiv uses phase and contrast technology to quickly focus on foreground objects, ensuring images always stay sharp and clear. The powerful, easy-to-use HollyOS system, plus effortless focus adjustments and frame monitoring always capture exactly the shot users want.
VenusLiv has a unique color tuning feature that allows users to adjust the appearance of the actor or character without changing the color of other items. For example, this can beautify the person while preserving the true appearance of a product.
A BREAKTHROUGH IN LIVE STREAMING TECHNOLOGY
VenusLiv is a breakthrough that reflects the craftsmanship and innovation of Hollyland’s R&D team. VenusLiv specializes in the enthusiast group of indoor live shopping streamers, and at their core, Hollyland found a niche that didn’t have a good enough product, so they customized VenusLiv specifically for that niche.
Hollyland is already well known for wireless products including wireless transmissions, wireless intercoms, and wireless microphones. VenusLiv is an important step that helps Hollyland expand its video shooting ecosystem. Live streaming is not only a core focus of Hollyland’s current product service, but also an important area for the company’s future solution plans. Hollyland’s philosophy is: light and simple, so users have a simpler way to do more professional work.
Hollyland is meeting the demand for live streaming capabilities, and working on building a live streaming base in multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region to promote industry exchanges and create exemplary pilot projects.
To enjoy a better live streaming experience, use VenusLiv with Hollyland Lark C1, a highly praised wireless microphone system. It is a favorable bundle, providing a lightweight and convenient live audio and video overall solution.
To really immerse yourself in the world of Alone in the Dark don’t miss out on the Alone in the Dark Collector’s Editions! With only 5000 units available worldwide, make sure to get your hands on these eldritch items like the Dark Man statue, a glow-in-the-dark steelbook, the spooky doll doorhang, additional DLC content, and much more! Watch the Collector’s Edition Trailer here:
The Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition (limited to 5,000 units worldwide) includes:
Calling all Trick ‘r Treat fans! Spirit Halloween today debuted a new Sam Funko POP! figure that is a must-have in any Trick ‘r Treat collection.
Make space on your shelf for the new Sam with Razor Flocked Funko POP! Figure, available exclusively at Spirit Halloween. The 3.5” tall figure features a soft-to-the-touch flocked texture on Sam’s pajamas for extra authenticity.
The officially licensed Sam with Razor Flocked Funko POP! Figure is available for $14.99 on SpiritHalloween.com and in Spirit Halloween stores this season, while supplies last.
Hotel Renovator today launches the integration of user-generated content powered by mod.io. The eagerly awaited feature fulfills the promise of endless possibilities for renovators to design their hotels just the way they want, and to share those creations at will with an active community.
Developed by Two Horizons and published by Focus Entertainment, Hotel Renovator is all about creating the hotel of your dreams. Already packed with over 2,000 interior items to let your unique vision of home design run wild, the game now lets renovators’ creativity run even wilder thanks to its new modding feature powered by mod.io. It’s time to create and share unique designs, lending and drawing inspiration from a community of like-minded renovators!
Over the last few months, Hotel Renovator has received new wallpaper and ceiling customization options available to all renovators as free updates. Since launch, the developers have continuously worked to improve and optimize the game. Further free updates are planned in the coming months, including quality-of-life features and game optimizations, so stay tuned for new content!
Following the releases of the Kawaii Furniture Set, Futuristic Furniture Set, and Gym Furniture Set, the Steampunk Furniture Set DLC has now arrived! Bring cutting-edge furnishings to your renovation toolkit. Step into the next century with sleek and stylish furniture that will transform your hotel into a high-tech heaven.
In addition, two other paid DLCs will be released in the coming months. Each will add an extra layer of sophistication to the infinite possibilities provided by mods, with a new collection of ready-to-buy assets. The next paid DLC will bring the Disco as an additional hotel room, allowing you to build your dream dance club!
With this slew of new DLC comes Hotel Renovator – Five Star Edition, already available, which includes the base game, all DLC released so far, and two upcoming DLC sets. Players who already own the game and at least one DLC can get their hands on Hotel Renovator – Five Star Upgrade, a DLC bundle that includes all DLC released so far, as well as the next two DLC sets.
Hotel Renovator is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will be released later this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
An epic RPG six years in the making and more than twenty years in the waiting, Baldur’s Gate 3 is out today on PC via Steam, GOG, and NVIDIA GeForce Now. Baldur’s Gate 3 is the next-generation RPG from the creators of Divinity: Original Sin 2, set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and providing a level of breadth and depth unprecedented in a modern RPG. More than twenty years after the release of Baldur’s Gate 2, it’s finally time to return to the Forgotten Realms. Your choices shape this tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power.
Choose from 12 classes and 11 races from the D&D Player’s Handbook and create your own identity, or play as an Origin hero with a hand-crafted background. Or tangle with your inner corruption as the Dark Urge, a fully customizable Origin hero with its own unique mechanics and story. Whoever you choose to be, you’re free to adventure, loot, battle and romance your way across the Forgotten Realms and beyond.
Gather your friends and take the adventure online as a party of up to four players. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, together you will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.
On releasing Baldur’s Gate 3 after three years in early access, Larian Studios director Swen Vincke said…
“It’s hard to express how much love went into creating Baldur’s Gate 3. For over six years, more than 400 of us poured our hearts and souls into making this, helped by over 2.5 million early access players who spent countless hours giving us feedback.
The result is a beautiful, rich universe where you can escape from your daily worries, experience adventure and wonder, and have many, many cool and exciting encounters. It’s a place where your identity and choices matter, where surprise lies around every corner, and where your agency is truly rewarded.
I’m super proud of what our team accomplished, and I hope you will have an incredible amount of fun exploring what we prepared for you.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 releases for PlayStation 5 on September 6 – the game arrives on September 3 for owners of the PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition. A release on Mac is also targeting early September. Additional platform support is TBD.
More information on Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on the official website. You can stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and the official Discord server.
Have you ever wondered what’s lurking in the dark? Maybe it’s best not to turn around… Alone in the Dark gets a new teaser trailer showing a little more of the horrors that await – one of them being the Dark Man!
Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the ground-breaking original that lets you experience a haunting story through the eyes of one of the two protagonists: play as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood in this re-imagination of the classic survival horror game where Psychological Horror meets Southern Gothic. Explore your environments, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and uncover the uneasy truth of Derceto Manor…
Deep in the 1920’s south, Emily Hartwood’s uncle has gone missing. Together with private investigator Edward Carnby, she embarks on a journey to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill where something is lurking. You’ll encounter strange residents, nightmarish realms, dangerous monsters, and ultimately uncover the plot of rising evil. At the intersection of reality, mystery, and insanity, an adventure awaits that will change your core beliefs. Who can you trust, what will you believe, and what will you do next?
Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation®5.
Independent game studio Jukai Studio and Versus Evil, one of the leading independent video game publishers, have today revealed an all new blog post digging into the lore of their upcoming mystery-driven psychological horror game Stray Souls ahead of its launch this Fall on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series consoles.
This entry, Unveiling the Shadows: The History & Legacy of Aspen Falls, dives into the shadowy history of the small midwestern town of Aspen Falls. Taken from remnants of an antique diary, this post offers insight into the secretive religious sect, the Society of Unified Silence, its clandestine “Inner Circle”, and the strange prophecy that governed its denizens’ ways.
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Dive into the mind of Daniel, a teenage boy who inherits a home from his estranged grandmother. As he moves in, Daniel meets the enigmatic Martha who knows more about the house than he would expect. As night falls, dark secrets hiding within the dwelling and Daniel’s past come out of the woodworks – secrets Daniel cannot seem to outrun…
Stray Souls combines beloved elements of Japanese survival horror games with an array of new tricks, including a variety of randomized systems where enemy encounters, item placement, paranormal activity and even weather patterns are always changing so no two playthroughs are exactly the same. Using the power of Metahuman technology and Unreal Engine 5, characters and environments are authentically brought to life, throwing you straight into the dread and dismay of the narrative.
Stray Souls will launch this fall on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series consoles.
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for the all-new, highly anticipated Peanuts special “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” premiering globally on Friday, August 18.
Sometimes the people who make the biggest difference, aren’t the ones who grab the spotlight. In “Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie,” we get to see first-hand how our lovable introvert, Marcie, makes a monumental difference from behind the scenes both for her friends and her community. To train for the school golf championship, Marcie assists Peppermint Patty as her caddie, offering thoughtful and deliberate advice to help her win. Meanwhile, after coming up with brilliant solutions to her classmates’ problems – from hallway traffic jams to lunchtime pizza shortages – Marcie is unexpectedly elected as class president…a role she never wanted. Suddenly thrust into the spotlight, Marcie struggles to cope with the expectations of her new job and retreats as far from the public eye as possible. As the golf championship begins, Marcie is still in hiding and Peppermint Patty is forced to tee off with Charlie Brown filling in as her caddie. But after some wise advice and a little introspection, Marcie realizes she can still make a difference for her friends and the school – she’ll just have to buck other people’s expectations and do it her own unique way.
Produced for Apple TV+ by Peanuts and WildBrain, the special is directed by Emmy Award winner Raymond S. Persi (“The Simpsons,” “Wreck-It-Ralph”), written by Betsy Walters (“The Snoopy Show,” “Snoopy in Space”), and executive produced by Craig Schulz, Bryan Schulz, Cornelius Uliano, Paige Braddock, Josh Scherba, Stephanie Betts and Logan McPherson.
This trailer comes after exciting programming news from Apple TV+, Peanuts and WildBrain earlier this year announcing two upcoming Peanuts originals, including “Camp Snoopy,” a new series featuring Snoopy and the Beagle Scouts along with Charlie Brown and friends as they enjoy an adventure-filled summer outdoors, plus the charming new “Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” special uncovering the origin story of one of Peanuts’ most treasured characters and how he ultimately makes friends with Charlie Brown and the gang.
The award-winning slate of original series and films for kids and families on Apple TV+ includes this year’s Academy Award and BAFTA Award-winning animated short film “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse”; star-studded animated adventure film “Luck” from Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation; and, BAFTA Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated animated film “Wolfwalkers.”
“Snoopy Presents: One-of-a-Kind Marcie” is a part of all-ages offerings now streaming globally on Apple TV+, including the BAFTA Award and Humanitas Prize-winning “El Deafo,” BAFTA Award-winning “Lovely Little Farm,” “Duck & Goose,” “Get Rolling with Otis,” Spin Master Entertainment’s “Sago Mini Friends,” GLAAD Media Award nominated “Pinecone & Pony,” “Frog and Toad,” The Jim Henson Company’s Emmy Award-winning “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock,” “Harriet the Spy” and “Slumberkins,” Sesame Workshop’s “Helpsters,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt, HITRECORD and Bento Box Entertainment’s “Wolfboy and the Everything Factory,” Jack McBrayer and Angela C. Santomero’s Emmy Award-nominated “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show,” Peanuts and WildBrain’s Emmy Award nominated “Snoopy in Space,” “The Snoopy Show,” and Scholastic’s “Eva the Owlet” and Peabody and Emmy Award-winning series “Stillwater.” Live-action offerings include Bonnie Hunt’s DGA and WGA Award nominated “Amber Brown,” DGA Award winner “Best Foot Forward,” “Surfside Girls,” WGA Award winner “Life By Ella,” Sesame Workshop’s Emmy Award-winning “Ghostwriter” and Scholastic’s “Puppy Place.”
Also included is “Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth,” the Emmy Award-winning television event based on the New York Times best-selling book and TIME Best Book of the Year by Oliver Jeffers and specials from Peanuts and WildBrain including Emmy Award nominee “It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown,” “Lucy’s School,” Humanitas and Emmy Award nominee “To Mom (and Dad), With Love,” Emmy Award-winning “Who Are You, Charlie Brown?” and “For Auld Lang Syne.”
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