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Rosario Dawson Joins Dying Light 2 Stay Human Voice Cast

Techland today debuted the fourth episode of Dying 2 Know (D2K), an original web series diving deep into the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. This episode gave gamers a closer look at The City and went behind the scenes of the music recording process in Abbey Road Studios. Techland also revealed a collaboration with famous actress Rosario Dawson, who lends her talent to a major in-game character.

The fourth episode of D2K introduced Lawan, a new major in-game character portrayed by Rosario Dawson (The Mandalorian, Sin City). During the show, viewers learned more about Lawan’s role in the Dying Light story and her relationship with main protagonist Aiden Caldwell. Check out the episode on Dying Light’s YouTube channel.

Techland shone a UV light on Dying Light 2 Stay Human‘s vast open world, with developers giving more details on how players’ in-game choices will revive The City and give hope to rebuild civilization.

Viewers were also shown a behind-the-scenes video featuring the music recording process, directed by Olivier Derivière (Streets of Rage 4, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Vampyr) in Abbey Road Studios, one of the most recognizable studios in the UK and previously used by artists such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2. The end result, the track – Run, Jump, Fight – Main Theme Music Track from Dying Light 2 Stay Human, created by Olivier Derivière and featuring The London Contemporary Orchestra, can be heard here for the very first time. Moreover, Techland shared more insights about the composer’s approach to video games and how his vision and music were implemented into Dying Light 2 Stay Human.

For all players eager to enter the ravaged world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, the first Dying Light launches on October 19 for Nintendo Switch as the Platinum Edition, the most content-packed and ultimate edition of the original game.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches February 4, 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders are now available via dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.

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Temecula Terror Opens Tomorrow

Step right up and get your tickets! This Indie-Style Haunt invites thrill-seekers to visit the Inland Empire’s first-ever sinister Halloween harvest carnival starting Friday, October 1, through Halloween weekend, for 19 nights of spooky fun. Hiding in the shadowing hills of the Temecula Valley Wine Country at Galway Downs, Temecula Terror is a haunted event for all ages offering 3 terrifying mazes, a clown scare zone, food vendors, a spooky pumpkin patch, photo ops, a carnival ride, bars, and more.

DETAILS:

Bringing to life the biggest “haunt” Temecula has ever seen, Temecula Terror offers something for haunt-lovers of all ages including:

  • Family Fright Nights: Every Friday and Saturday of the event starting at 5pm, enjoy picture-worthy pumpkin patch, carnival games, a ride, local food vendors and more.
  • Mazes:
    • 301 Hyde Street: Seeking twisted revenge on Temecula Terror’s small town enthralled with a new Halloween attraction, Otis Hatcher will unleash the darkest corners of his mind, luring in trick-or-treaters for a deadly game of cat-and-mouse…Can you make it out alive?
    • The Crypt: With just a lantern and the night sky as the only lights to guide them, brave guests will venture beyond the shadows, deep into the damp twists and turns of forgotten catacombs for a horrifying brush with the afterlife.
    • Butterfield Asylum:  A maze named after the real-life Butterfield Stage Route that runs through Temecula, this maze brings to life an imagined dark side of Temecula history with frights from the “outcasts” of society who have endured hard labor from sun-up to sun-down.
  • VIP Lounge: Exclusive to VIP ticket holders, the VIP Lounge offers a chance to step away and watch over the terror while sipping on spooky cocktails served only at the VIP bar.
  • Food Vendors: Dine on tasty bites from local food vendors offering a mixed variety of sweet and savory treats! Temecula local, the Trendy Chef, will put a spooky spin on America’s favorite fried snack, French fries.
  • Ride: Take a spin on the Monster Roulette ride and risk being separated from your group as a monster just might hop into a seat last minute to take this daring ride with you.
  • Bars / Beverages: Sip and indulge on Creepy Cocktails in the VIP lounge like the Jack O’ Lantern, a pumpkin-flavored whiskey drink, or the spell-bindingly good Witches Brew – a concoction of apples, red wine, oranges and cinnamon sticks. There are multiple general admission bars serving well drinks and sips.
  • Shopping: Temecula Terror vendor sideshow highlights local spooky small businesses and companies for haunt fans of all ages to explore and meet artisans, makers, and curators.

WHEN:

  • Select nights October 1 – 31, 2021, 7pm – 11pm
  • Family Fright Nights are every Friday and Saturday and Halloween Night, 5pm – 7pm

TICKETS:

  • Tickets start at $20 USD for adults (12 years old and above) and are on sale today at www.temeculaterror.com.
  • Children’s tickets for Family Fright Nights start at $10 USD. Adults ticket-holders who attend Family Fright hours will be invited to come back at no additional charge using their wristband that comes with purchase to enjoy the scarier elements of the haunt. *Wristband is redeemable for one-time use to enter the event after 7PM.

WHERE:

Temecula Terror

at Galway Downs

38801 Los Corralitos Rd

Temecula, CA 92592

COVID-19:

The State of California strongly recommends that when you visit Temecula Terror you be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, obtain a negative COVID-19 test result prior to visiting, or wear a face covering. We encourage all guests to keep a safe distance between travel parties, and we remain focused on maintaining the highest cleanliness and sanitization standards.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer Shows Off PC Graphics Features

Today, Eidos-Montréal released a new trailer highlighting the PC version of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, which has been co-developed with partner studio d3t Ltd. The PC version of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy allows players to experience high levels of fidelity, real-time ray tracing, NVIDIA DLSS’ AI-powered performance boost, diffuse illumination, HDR and wide color gamut, and up to 8K resolution.

Additionally, players without access to a GeForce RTX PC (or are away from their system) will be able to stream the RTX-enhanced version of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy via NVIDIA’s cloud-based GeForce NOW service, with in-game progress transferable between devices.

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be available on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version for Nintendo Switch also coming to select regions October 26.

Razer Unveils Kiyo X and Ripsaw X Streaming Mic and Capture Card

Razer expands its streaming lineup to offer starter webcams and capture cards, the Kiyo X and the Ripsaw X, as go-to gear for up-and-coming streamers who want to deliver high fidelity video streaming.

The Razer Kiyo X USB webcam delivers the choice of either Full HD clarity or ultra-smooth 60FPS streaming, with either 1080p 30FPS or 720p 60FPS. With fully customizable settings in Razer Synapse, streamers can customize video settings on the fly while remaining sharp with built-in Auto Focus. The Razer Kiyo X comes with the complimentary Razer Virtual Ring Light software, a customizable lighting app that utilizes the PC monitor as a source of illumination, for optimized lighting during video calls and streams.

The Razer Ripsaw X dedicated capture card delivers brilliant video quality up to 4K resolution at 30FPS. Using both HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0, it provides a near-zero latency connection with maximum detail for content from any compatible source device, including DSLRs and other hand-held cameras with HDMI output. The Ripsaw X offers a plug-and-play capture card solution without having to install hardware directly into your PC tower, and is compatible with popular streaming programs.

For more information about the Razer Kiyo X, please visit https://www.razer.com/streaming-cameras/razer-kiyo-x.

For more information about the Razer Ripsaw X, please visit https://www.razer.com/streaming-capture-cards/razer-ripsaw-x.

Corsair Unveils XENEON 32QHD165 Gaming Monitor

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the XENEON 32QHD165, a stunning new monitor built from the ground up for gamers and creators, featuring an ultra-slim 32-inch QHD screen with a cutting-edge IPS LED panel to produce a beautiful 2560×1440 image. With up to a 165Hz refresh rate, along with AMD FreeSync™ Premium certification and NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ compatibility to keep up with every frame of the latest games, the XENEON 32QHD165 offers a terrific combination of powerful specs, smart features, and thoughtful design that power users need. Integrating seamlessly into the CORSAIR iCUE and Elgato Stream Deck software ecosystems for convenient, customized control, the XENEON 32QHD165 is uniquely positioned to take center stage in a modern gaming and streaming setup.

An ultra-thin micro-bezel surrounds the XENEON 32QHD165’s 32-inch screen, offering a minimal border ideal for multi-monitor setups. Its IPS LED panel utilizes Quantum Dot technology with 100% sRGB, 100% Adobe RGB color space, and DCI-P3 (98%) color gamut – ensuring the superb color accuracy critical for creators that work with applications like Adobe® Photoshop®, After Effects®, and DaVinci Resolve®. Moreover, HDR400 support provides a wide brightness range for high realism in both very dark and brightly lit scenes. With a viewing angle of up to 178° horizontally and vertically, the XENEON 32QHD165’s image looks great from anywhere, even if you’re standing nearly parallel to the screen.

When playing fast-paced games at high settings, gamers need a monitor that can keep up. That’s why the XENEON 32QHD165 outputs a refresh rate of up to 165Hz, more than twice that of a standard monitor. Paired with adaptive sync technology from both AMD FreeSync™ Premium certification and NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ compatibility, gamers experience smoother visuals and less screen tearing, further aided by a rapid 1ms response time.

The XENEON 32QHD165’s uniquely designed die-cast aluminum stand opens up new possibilities for streaming setups. An innovative built-in mounting point atop the stand features standard ¼” threading, enabling compatibility with rigging systems such as Elgato Multi Mount* and simplifying your setup by securely mounting a camera, light, or microphone above the monitor itself.

The XENEON 32QHD165 integrates with both CORSAIR iCUE software and Elgato Stream Deck software to unite your monitor with the rest of your setup even further. iCUE enables adjustment of all on-screen controls, removing the need to ever reach behind the monitor for the physical controls. Through iCUE, you can instantly swap your custom settings when switching between playing games, watching movies, working in Photoshop, or anything else – even doing it at the touch of a button on your Elgato Stream Deck or CORSAIR iCUE NEXUS Touch Screen.

The myriad connections and clever cable management built into the XENEON 32QHD165 make it a convenient central hub for your desktop. With 2x HDMI 2.0 ports and 1x DisplayPort 1.4, as well as 2x USB 3.1 Type-C and 2x USB 3.1 Type-A ports, you can connect a plethora of gaming peripherals and streaming devices. The XENEON 32QHD165’s sturdy and stylish aluminum stand incorporates built-in cable routing to organize and hide your cables from view, ensuring that your battlestation is always tidy and photo-ready. With screen tilt from -5° to 20° and 100mm of adjustable height, the stand keeps the screen positioned exactly where you need it. If you’d rather mount your monitor, a 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting point lets you secure it to a wall or mount arm with ease.

CORSAIR is celebrating the launch of the XENEON 32QHD165 with a livestream (starting September 30th, 9am PDT) hosted by Trisha Hershberger. The livestream will feature special guests such as Paul’s Hardware, exciting giveaways including a full Elgato streaming setup complete with a XENEON 32QHD165 monitor, and much more! Check out the livestream or watch the VOD at http://www.corsair.com/live.

The long-awaited gaming monitor from CORSAIR has arrived, merging gorgeous visuals, meticulous engineering, and versatile design for a truly spectacular view.

*Requires CORSAIR XENEON Camera Mount Adapter and Elgato Flex Arm S or Flex Arm L (sold separately).

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD165 Gaming Monitor is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. Initial availability will be in North America, UK, France, The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.

The CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD165 is backed by a three-year warranty including a ZERO DEAD PIXEL policy, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD165, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR XENEON 32QHD165 Gaming Monitor, please visit:

http://corsair.com/xeneon-monitor

Join the discussion on the CORSAIR forums at https://forum.corsair.com/

The Game Awards Returns As A Live and In-Person Event this December

It’s official: The Game Awards, the video game industry’s annual year-end celebration, will return as a live, in-person ceremony at the Microsoft Theater on Thursday, December 9, 2021. With a record-setting 83 million livestreams in 2020, up 84% year-over-year, The Game Awards will once again be distributed as a free global 4K UHD livestream to fans around the world across more than 40 global video, social and gaming platforms.

The Game Awards 2021 will bring together the biggest names in gaming and popular culture for a spectacular celebration of video game culture with awards, first-look world premieres and new game announcements, plus musical performances, including The Game Awards Orchestra live on stage at Microsoft Theater, conducted by Lorne Balfe.

“We are very excited to return to the Microsoft Theater for a special night to celebrate the past, present and future of video games,” said Geoff Keighley, creator, executive producer and host of The Game Awards. “Our goal is to bring the entire community together to celebrate the most powerful form of entertainment in the world, and recognize emerging voices that represent the future of the medium.”

Additional details on health and safety protocols for the invite-only, in-person event at Microsoft Theater will be shared in the coming weeks.

Once again, The Game Awards will deliver an immersive digital experience for fans around the world, including free playable game content and interactive extensions on leading streaming platforms, including full support for co-streaming.

The Game Awards is executive produced by Geoff Keighley and Kimmie Kim. LeRoy Bennett is creative director, and Richard Preuss is director.

Disney+ and R.L. Stine’s Just Beyond Gets An Official Trailer

Today, Disney+ released the thrilling new trailer for the upcoming series “Just Beyond” from the world of R.L. Stine. The eight-episode anthology series tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know. Each episode introduces viewers to a new cast of characters who must go on a surprising journey of self-discovery in a supernatural world of witches, aliens, ghosts and parallel universes.

Seth Grahame-Smith serves as writer and showrunner on “Just Beyond.” The series, based on the BOOM! Studios graphic novels by R.L. Stine, is executive produced by Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg and Aaron Schmidt via KatzSmith Productions. David Walpert and Marc Webb also serve as executive producers alongside Ross Richie, Stephen Christy and Mark Ambrose of BOOM!. Stine is attached as co-executive producer. “Just Beyond” is produced by 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios.

All episodes of “Just Beyond” will debut Wednesday, October 13 as a part of Hallowstream on Disney+.

Critical Role Announces Third Season Start Date and Theatrical Premiere

Today, Critical Role, a leader in storytelling and world-building, officially announced the highly anticipated third installment of their flagship show Critical Role, set to launch Thursday, October 21 at 7PM Pacific. In addition to the livestream on Twitch and YouTube, Critical Role has partnered with Cinemark Theatres to simulcast the LIVE premiere episode of Campaign 3 in 20 cities nationwide. Visit cinemark.com/criticalrole or the Cinemark mobile app for locations and tickets.

Campaign 3 will introduce a fresh band of adventurers coming together in Marquet, located in the world of Exandria, with the story taking place chronologically after the events of Exandria Unlimited and also after Critical Role’s second campaign, which followed the Mighty Nein. Along with cast members Matthew Mercer (Overwatch), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us), Marisha Ray (Final Fantasy XV), Taliesin Jaffe (Final Fantasy XIV), Travis Willingham (Marvel’s Avengers), Sam Riegel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Laura Bailey (The Last of Us: Part II), and Liam O’Brien (Star Wars: The Bad Batch), expect to see some new faces throughout Campaign 3. Previous guest appearances have included Felicia Day, Will Friedle, Mica Burton, Wil Wheaton, Deborah Ann Woll, Khary Payton, Sumalee Montano, and more.

Beginning October 21, Campaign 3 will air Thursday evenings at 7pm Pacific on Critical Role’s Twitch (twitch.tv/criticalrole) and YouTube (youtube.com/criticalrole) channels. VOD will be available immediately for Twitch channel subscribers and will be available on Critical Role’s YouTube channel at noon Pacific the following Monday. The show will also be available in podcast format one week after its initial airing on the Critical Role podcast feed, which is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

For more information and assets, please refer to the Critical Role EPK HERE.

For more information on the Cinemark premiere and to reserve your tickets today, please visit cinemark.com/criticalrole.

Coffee Detective Game Coffee Noir is Out Now

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and start your neo-noir adventure on Steam and GOG.com.

The investigation is on its tracks! Open your coffee business somewhere in Neo-London and quietly start your investigation regarding the mysterious disappearance of the local coffee magnate. Take care of the business, negotiate contracts and gain the trust of the industry, so you can pay those in power a visit and make them spill the coffee beans in a true detective fashion!

Coffee Noir is a clever blend of classic tycoon mechanics with a modern visual novel elements. The whole package is nicely wrapped in a style reminescent of oldschool detective movies and american comic books from the era. And, what’s best, you can buy and play it right now!

2021 Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival Lineup Announced

“Certain it is, the place still continues under the sway of some witching power that holds a spell over the minds of the good people, causing them to walk in continual reverie.” —WASHINGTON IRVING, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”

After its thrilling inaugural year in 2019, the SLEEPY HOLLOW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (SHIFF) returns this October 15-17, 2021, in the comfort of your very own hollow, virtually bringing you a provocative and exhilaratingly eclectic selection of noteworthy feature films and short films via Filmocracy.com ! 

In the creative spirit of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the actual town that inspired it, Sleepy Hollow, NY, the historic cradle of the American supernatural, SHIFF endeavors to celebrate notable genre cinema that draws artistic inspiration from the past and present to usher in a new era of genre legends.

For PROGRAM & TICKETS visit www.SleepyHollowFilmFest.com

TICKET SALES START OCT 1, 2021

2021’s selection of feature films includes

ACHOURA directed by Talal Selhami

ALONE WITH YOU directed by Emily Bennett and Justin Brooks

FOR ROGER directed by Aaron Bartsuka

HOUSE OF INEQUITY directed by Josh Hale

KING CAR directed by Renata Pinheiro

THE MARSHMALLOW MYSTERY TOUR directed by Jeff Beals and Matthew Beals

NIGHT CALLER directed by Chad Ferrin

THE REENACTMENT directed by Andrew Ford

ROOMMATE WATNED directed by Michael McCartney

A SAVANNAH HAUNTING directed by William Mark McCullough

TERROR EYES directed by Delaney Bishop

THEY LIVE INSIDE US directed by Michael Baliff

WICKED GAMES directed by Teddy Grennan

 

Short film selections include

AXE TO THE FACE directed by Andrew Moorehead

THE BUCCA BOO directed by Kyle Knopf

CLEAN CUT directed by Dylan James Amick

CRAZY HAT FRIDAYS directed by Lorenzo Benitez

DAVID directed by Shelby O’ Boyle

dav/ID directed by Jeff Frumess

DREAMWORLD: PINE BUSH NY directed by Rose Felice

EVERMORE NEVERMORE directed by Amber Ray Synder

FAMILY HISTORY directed by Mark J. Parker

THE GIFT directed by Jacintha Charles

HONOUR THY MOTHER directed by Yinghui Fu

HOT WOOL directed by Tony Olsen

MEDUSA directed by Katie Graubart

THE MISADVENTURES OF ICABOD CRANE directed by Guido Jiménez-Cruz

MOMMA, DON’T GO directed by Rafael De Leon, Jr.

SAWA directed by Harinarayan Rajeev

SYNONYMOUS WITH directed by Thom Hilton

THAT HALOWEEN directed by Mike Hickey

UNICORN directed by Jason Tropiano

In addition to these virtual screenings on Filmocracy, SHIFF is also hosting a HORSELESS CARRIAGE CINEMA pop-up at Kingsland Point Park in Sleepy Hollow, NY Oct 15-17, 2021. Three nights of revival big-screen, double-feature fun under the stars includes the likes of THE THING, CHOPPING MALL, ARACHNOPHOBIA and more! Tickets are available now at www.SleepyHollowFilmFest.com