Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates New Year’s EVE with dazzling fireworks, energetic DJs, themed photo ops and more. All festivities are included in the price of theme park admission.
EVE at Universal Studios Hollywood is a celebration for the entire family, inviting guests to ring in 2025 in spectacular style while also enjoying all rides and attractions offered within the theme park. Spend the day at Universal Studios Hollywood and transition to the EVE beginning at 9:00 p.m. and enjoy colorful bursts of fireworks that will punctuate the night sky at the stroke of midnight.
DON’T NOD has just released an evocative new trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, developed by DON’T NOD Montréal. The two-part game promises a deeply immersive journey, with Part One (“Bloom”) launching on February 18, 2025, followed by Part Two (“Rage”) on March 18, 2025.
This latest trailer sheds a new light on events and characters of the game and introduces darker themes like adversity and conflict. It invites players and fans to piece together fragmented memories and offers the closest look yet at the supernatural mysteries that the Abyss presents. What is the Abyss and how will it change the lives of Swann and friends?
A physical PS5 version available for preorder
In partnership with Maximum Entertainment, a physical PlayStation 5 edition will be available in summer 2025. Players can preorder it now from participating retailers HERE.
Discover music from Milk & Bone
The track featured in the Abyss trailer is composed by Montréal duo Milk & Bone, who play a major role in the soundtrack of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
Additionally, check out their brand-new single, “FORGONE,” one of the licensed songs that will be part of the game’s soundtrack, among others. “FORGONE” will be released on December 6 on all popular music platforms.
“We’re so thrilled to be able to announce our collaboration with DON’T NOD for the original soundtrack of Lost Records. Scoring a narrative video game like this has always been a dream of ours, and we could not have ever hoped for a better partnership. As gamers and big fans of previous DON’T NOD games, it was such an honor to be able to infuse the game with our identity and to tap into our melancholic signature sound!”
Lost Records: Bloom & Rageis a narrative-driven adventure set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. It releases on February 18 (“Bloom”) and March 18 (“Rage”) on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
To be among the first to get news on Bloom & Rage, follow the Lost Records social media accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has released three new premium DLC packs for the immersive open-world hunting game theHunter: Call of the Wild today on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The “Salzwiesen Park,” “German Shorthaired Pointer,” and “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” DLCs are available for purchase individually, but players can grab all three new packs together at a discount with the “Winter Hunting Bundle,” available only until Jan. 31, 2025, for $15.99 (save 11%).
A free update is also available today, introducing two new “Great Ones” (the Pheasant and Red Fox) and a new dog skill customization feature that allows dog owners to combine the skills of two companions into one. The update also adds “Hunter Challenges”–daily and weekly goals that players can complete to earn in-game currency–and brings back photo challenges!
Salzwiesen Park
Discover a Compact Hunting Experience: Journey to Schleswig-Holstein, near the border of northern Germany and Denmark. Experience the natural beauty of possibly one of the best waterfowl hunting spots in the world, offering a more contained biome packed with the same animal density and species diversity as larger reserves.
Hunt New Small Game & “Great Ones”: Explore a vibrant salt marsh habitat teeming with 15 different species, including two new birds – the plump Gadwall and distinctive Ferruginous Duck – plus two new “Great Ones.”
Hone Your Shooting Skills: Visit the new Clay Shooting Range and put your accuracy to the test while competing against friends.
Unlock the GOPI 10G GRAND Shotgun: A versatile new weapon perfect for targeting small game and waterfowl, as well as clay shooting!
A New Hunting Companion: Unlock your very own German Shorthaired Pointer, the third dog breed to be introduced to the game! On your command, this new companion will point you in the direction of your desired prey, helping track down animals faster.
Train Your Expert Hunting Dog: With today’s free update, dog owners can customize their own unique hunting companion by enhancing one dog with the skills of two! For example, combine the skills of a Pointer and Retriever to train your dog to flush out birds and retrieve them after you’ve taken your shot. (Players must own a given dog breed to use its specific abilities.)
Unlock Three New Rifles: Gear up with three new bolt-action rifles – the Vallgarda .375, Johansson .450, and Fors Elite .300. Each is tailored with different traits and compatible with a variety of scopes to engage targets with impressive accuracy.
Designed by the Community: Every rifle in the “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” was chosen by the players, making this the first-ever DLC made in direct partnership with theHunter: Call of the Wild’s amazing community!
theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for 90% off on Steam as part of the Avalanche Studios Group publisher sale (“Avalanche Fest”). Players can also enjoy discounts on a wide selection of DLCs, including reserves, bundles, and weapon packs. Check out the sale here.
theHunter: Call of the Wild is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the game’s website, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.
Glorious Gaming, a global leader in PC gaming hardware, today announces a partnership with the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA).
Since the launch of the KeyCapsules program in May 2024, Glorious has launched 7 unique KeyCapsules designs, with the limited edition sets selling out in as little as 48 hours.
To round out the year, Glorious is partnering with NPCA to release 3 different KeyCapsules sets themed around national parks in the U.S. — the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone and Yosemite. Each set sports a unique design, featuring flora and fauna native to each park, along with tailored outdoor icons, including maps, carabiners, tents and walking boots. As GPBT National Parks launches on the same day as Giving Tuesday, 10% of the net proceeds from each set will be donated to NPCA to aid in their ongoing conservation efforts.
With more than 1.6 million members and supporters, NPCA works to protect and preserve the nation’s most iconic and inspirational places for present and future generations. NPCA works every day to protect unique and irreplaceable landscapes at more than 430 national parks across America, and have done so for 105 years.
Shazim Mohammad, Founder of Glorious said “We’re proud to be partnering with NPCA to bring some of their amazing landscapes to our KeyCapsules program. The work of NPCA is crucial to keeping our national parks preserved for current and future generations, now gamers can have their favorite parks at home, all while supporting a good cause.”
The GPBT Yosemite set kicks off the national parks journey and transports you to the crown jewel of California: Yosemite National Park for Blue Hour with its tranquil blue hues. Running up the side of the GBPT Yosemite set is the sequoia tree, while the California Republic flag sits proudly on the Escape Key. GPBT Yosemite includes outdoor-themed accent keys, trail signage inspired arrow keys, and other animals native to the park, including bobcat, rainbow trout and woodpecker.
The GBPT Grand Canyon features earthy tones reminiscent of the sedimentary rock faces of the Grand Canyon, while a “Welcome To Arizona” inspired Escape Key truly welcomes you to the Southwest. A large ponderosa pine adorns the left hand side of the keycap set to aid in setting the scene, while bald eagle and rattlesnake motifs take center stage. The arrow keys feature designs inspired by trail signage, while the large canvas of the space bar is embellished with an iconic view of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon.
As the final set in the series, GPBT Yellowstone carries an aqua, orange and yellow theme to match the golden prairies, thermal springs and canyons of Yellowstone National Park, while a “Forever West” inspired Escape Key welcomes you to Wyoming. The iconic lodgepole pine found in the nation’s first national park is emblazoned on the left-hand side of the keycap set, and is accompanied by a red fox and Canada lynx. As with GPBT Grand Canyon, there are trail sign inspired arrow keys, extra outdoor icons for modifier keys and dedicated keys for the other fauna you find within the park, while the space bar is furnished with a landscape picture of Yellowstone’s iconic geysers.
“National parks – and the ecosystems, biodiversity and wildlife within them – are among our nation’s most awe-inspiring places,” said Theresa Pierno, President and CEO for National Parks Conservation Association. “Partnering with Glorious Gaming allows us to introduce the importance of park protection to new audiences and further our work to safeguard parks across the country.”
Each keycap set also includes a custom postcard showcasing the featured park, inviting the community to share a heartfelt note with someone through snail mail. Play with the new keycaps in Glorious’ Boardsmith — the GMMK 3 customization tool, where users can configure their own keyboards, or select from a range of GPBT National Parks themed boards. Step into the world of custom keyboards, and have Glorious build, test and ship the fully built keyboard.
The Parks Collection KeyCapsule drop is now available for purchase exclusively at Gloriousgaming.com:
Parks Collection KeyCapsule: US $69.99 | Europe €79.99
Hear ye, hear ye! Winter’s Crest is upon us! To celebrate this festive occasion, Critical Role today announced the release of Critical Role Presents: Winter’s Crest (A Holiday Album), their third album under the Scanlan Shorthalt Music label. This 11-track collection, honoring the beloved Tal’dorei holiday, is now available for digital streaming and purchase on all major platforms, with pre-orders open for both standard and deluxe vinyl editions (set to ship in Spring 2025). The deluxe vinyl edition comes signed by the cast of Critical Role and contains extras: a variant cover, a postcard, a vinyl sticker pack of cast member portraits framed in ornaments, and a pack of festive polaroid-style photos.
Winter’s Crest, a beloved in-universe holiday celebrated across Tal’Dorei, commemorates the alliance that defeated the ice elemental Errevon the Rimelord. A time for community, lights, feasts, and games, this festival is beautifully captured in these tracks, bringing the warmth and joy of the season to fans everywhere. Whether you celebrate like those in Tal’Dorei or whether you have your own traditions to mark the end of the year, these songs will ring in a wondrous new year for you and your loved ones.
Building on the success of Welcome to Tal’Dorei and Welcome to Wildemount, Scanlan Shorthalt Music’s third album continues to spotlight Critical Role’s innovative storytelling and worldbuilding, and brings the festive spirit of Tal’Dorei to your home. Winter’s Crest (A Holiday Album) features performances by the Critical Role cast as themselves and as their iconic characters from Vox Machina, Mighty Nein, and Bells Hells.
Tracklist:
Winter’s Crest Welcome – Matthew Mercer
Winter’s Crest Festival Time – Matthew Mercer (as Pumat Sol)
Silent Mind – Laura Bailey (as Imogen)
Naughty & Nice – Sam Riegel (as Scanlan)
Nothin’ Under the Tree – Taliesin Jaffe (as Ashton)
O Mighty Nein – Liam O’Brien (as Caleb)
Twelve Days of Grogmas – Travis Willingham (as Grog), Ashley Johnson (as Pike)
Cold Inside – Marisha Ray (as Laudna), Laura Bailey (as Imogen Temult), Sam Riegel (as Fresh Cut Grass), Travis Willingham (as Chetney), Matthew Mercer (as Pâté)
Winter Anymore – Ashley Johnson (as Yasha)
Deck the Bear – Ensemble Cast (Vox Machina)
It’s Critmas! – Ensemble Cast
Vinyl Pre-Order Details
Bring the magic of Winter’s Crest to life with with Winter’s Crest (A Holiday Album) in these special vinyl editions:
Standard Vinyl Edition – $49.99
Featuring beautifully designed cover art and all 11 tracks, this edition is a perfect keepsake for music lovers and collectors.
Deluxe Vinyl Edition – $249.99 (limited to ONE per order)
A must-have for that Critter superfan in your life, this limited-edition vinyl is signed by the entire cast and packed with extra goodies such as:
Variant cover art
Vinyl sticker pack featuring festive designs
A collectible postcard
A Polaroid-style photo pack
Both vinyl editions are available for pre-order starting TODAY at scanlanshorthaltmusic.com. These collector’s items bring the spirit of Tal’Dorei into your home.
Album Credits:
Produced by Habib
Vocals by Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Travis Willingham
Additional Background Vocals by Habib
All Instruments by Habib
Mastered by Jeremy Henry at La Villa Mastering
Executive Producer – Peter Habib
Creative Director – Sam Riegel
Album Art:
Design – Nate Gonzalez of Moon Life and Jordyn Torrence
Cast Member Illustrations – Adelle Kincel
Pre-order now to secure your vinyl today by visiting scanlanshorthaltmusic.com.
ZHIYUN, the trailblazer in image stabilization equipment, has launched the CRANE 4E Stabilizer. The CRANE 4E redefines camera videography with its enhanced stabilization and powerful performance, providing a video production solution for filmmakers, videographers, and content creators seeking a lightweight, versatile, and user-friendly stabilizer.
The CRANE 4E delivers professional performance on par with the CRANE 4, all while being lighter. Offering remarkable value, the CRANE 4E allows creators to effortlessly unlock their video production potential.
Master of Lightweight Stability
Users can discover effortless filmmaking with the ergonomically designed stabilizer. The CRANE 4E has improved weight distribution, reducing wrist strain by 25%, lightening the load by 20% in Sling mode, and making dual hand use 15% easier. Elevate the filming experience with unparalleled ease and precision.
Sling Grip and Adjustable Wrist Rest
The Sling Mode allows for adjustment of the grip’s length and direction, facilitating changes in shooting angles and offering a dual-handle mode for varied filming experiences. Additionally, the wrist rest design helps reduce wrist fatigue and supports angle adjustment.
Capable of Carrying Mainstream Camera
Engineered with extended, robust axis arms and high-torque motors, the CRANE 4E can support mainstream full-frame and cinema cameras like the Canon C70 with the RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS USM lens and the BMPCC 6K PRO with the EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens with ease, facilitating stable shooting in various scenario.
Native Vertical Mount
The CRANE 4E includes a built-in horizontal and vertical lock system, enabling easy side-mounting for vertical shooting. This design allows for smooth transitions and accurate capturing of moments.
Zoom/ Focus Motor
The CRANE 4E supports the installation of two servo zoom and focus motors simultaneously, providing precision in focusing and zooming. When used with the Trans Mount image transmission series accessories, it allows for adjustments in focus and zoom functions, contributing to an efficient creative process.
What’s better than getting into crippling debt at a dodgy blackjack table? Snazzy cardbacks! Everyone’s favourite questionable card game is back in fashion with today’s brand-new update. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers will be treating loyal locals to new cardbacks, event artwork, tarot cards designed by Yogscast’s own Boba, as well as a host of balance changes and bug fixes.
Adventuring through a seedy, twisted town of Blackjack addicts, players will be challenged with curating the perfect deck as they go, and will ultimately face off against whoever’s behind the corrupted casino. Or, simply enjoy the chance to gamble with no risk to wallets or loved ones – now with prettier cards!
Available from today (November 27, 2024), players can update their game and gawk in awe at the new pixel-style art, card designs, and overall graphic improvements. So long as they ignore the sticky tables, moth-eaten cards and questionable stains, players will be in for a visual delight.
Since its release in August, the beloved roguelike deckbuilder has been a huge hit for publisher Yogscast Games and developer Purple Moss Collectors. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers offers players the opportunity to play Blackjack like never before. Unless, of course, they regularly play with tarot cards, business cards and report cards shuffled into the deck.
Those who have yet to descend into degeneracy can do so on Steam at a discounted price during the Winter Sale and get 30% off! Happy gambling!
Assemble Entertainment is thrilled to announce the that the latest update for post-apocalyptic survival city-builder Endzone 2, is out now! This update brings a range of new content and improvements, including the addition of new Expeditions, an improved tutorial, events, and much more. In addition, the game’s roadmap has been expanded, adding more details about the December 2024 update.
The new Endzone 2 update makes a balancing adjustment to radiation behavior in the game. Previously, radiation levels would grow steadily, making it difficult for players to manage. With this update, radiation levels are now more stable, and protective clothing items are more effective, allowing players to better handle the environmental hazards. The update also introduces an immersive introductory part to the beginning of new sessions, making the game’s opening moments feel more engaging.
In addition to these new features, the update includes a new Expedition called the Endzone, which sends players to an above-ground bunker, featuring new puzzle gameplay. Players can also look forward to various bug fixes, tweaks, and quality-of-life improvements to enhance the overall experience.
Assemble Entertainment has also updated the roadmap, adding more information about the future of Endzone 2. Notably, players can expect a major update in December 2024, which focuses on trading and hunting. In the December update, traders will be back for good, wildlife will roam the world while hunters sit on watch, and players will be able to distribute electricity across zones. More details on the December update will be revealed soon!
Endzone 2 is available now in Early Access on Steam. The November update is available for all players now. Help shape Endzone 2 by providing your feedback and reporting bugs. Stay up to date by checking out the Endzone 2 Steam News Hub, and following Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Steam, and joining the official Endzone 2 Discord server to keep up with the latest news.
Dive into festive fun, embark on an all-new seasonal quest and discover a winter wonderland glistening with holiday cheer as the Christmas Village returns to RuneScape today!
Ringing in the holidays in a new limited-time event, enjoy new seasonal activities, a brand-new area, and special festive rewards, including the arrival of the in-game Advent Calendar kickstarting the countdown to Christmas, with new rewards available each day – and an extra special giant gift available on December 25th.
Get into the swing of the season by exploring Diango’s Workshop and aiding an old friend. Santa has enlisted Diango to help spread the Christmas cheer, but first, he’ll need help setting up his workshop. Take part in the brand-new quest ‘A Christmas Reunion’ to help Diango build his workshop, find pixie helpers, craft uniforms, and of course – stock up the breakroom with lots of festive treats. Help Diango to unlock the title of Diango’s Little Helper, two Treasure Hunter keys, and access to Diango’s Workshop Skilling Activities.
Celebrate the festivities with a wintery world full of seasonal activities. Use your Cooking skill to make hot chocolates, paint toys with your Crafting skill, and chop down some festive fir trees with Woodcutting.
After a day in the snow, head to the warmth of Santa’s Lodge for a chance to earn the ultimate reward: the coveted Black Partyhat. Deliver letters to earn entries on the nice list and grab additional exclusive clothing rewards perfect for getting cosy this winter.
RuneScape Christmas Village Features:
Diango’s Workshop: Get into the seasonal spirit and help Diango construct his winter workshop in time for Santa’s arrival in the newest RuneScape Quest. Gather pixie helpers, craft uniforms, and spread the Christmas cheer throughout Gielinor.
New Seasonal Activities: Enjoy Christmas-themed activities with the introduction of Hot Chocolate Making, Toy Crafting, and Fir Woodcutting that uses players’ Crafting, Cooking, and Woodcutting skills.
The Black Partyhat Returns: Share the holiday spirit by delivering letters to Santa in a mission to climb up the Nice List and have a shot at earning the coveted Black Partyhat along with other weekly rewards.
The Return of the Christmas Spirit Shop: Spend your well-earned Christmas currency in the Christmas Spirit Shop to pick up seasonal gifts and holiday rewards. Deck the halls with winter hats and scarves, and pick up the new festive Holly Guard and Snowglobe Lantern to celebrate Christmas in style.
Gifts Galore: Countdown to Christmas with new rewards available each day in the daily Advent Calendar, and log onto RuneScape on the big day itself for extra special thank you gift available on December 25th.
Following the success of Dead by Daylight’s last original Chapter, the terrifying All Things Wicked, the team has set forth into uncharted waters with Doomed Course.
Harkening back to an era where pirates and freebooters ravaged the seas, The Houndmaster emerged from the storm’s eye fuelled by a rabid lust for vengeance. Yet like so many embarking on that doomed course, she found herself consumed by its insatiable jaws. On the other side stands Taurie Cain, who spent years of her life pledging her devotion to The Entity. Perhaps it was fitting that she wound up in The Fog…though not in the way she envisioned.
An Unbreakable Bond:
With her loyal canine companion Snug forever at her side, The Houndmaster excels at hunting down Survivors with no quarter. A synergistic partnership forged by hardship and determination, they work as one to fulfill The Entity’s dark purpose.
Living up to her in-game moniker, The Houndmaster’s Scent of Blood Power centers around Snug, Dead by Daylight’s first AI-controlled animal character. Players can use Snug to track Survivors, revealing them whenever they’re caught within the Houndsense radius. Once found, The Houndmaster can use her Chase command to send Snug after a Survivor and temporarily restrain them.
The Houndmaster Also Arrives with 3 Character-Specific Perks:
All-Shaking Thunder: There’s no telling where a chase might lead. Plummet from a height to temporarily gain an extended lunge, allowing you to quickly close the gap on your quarry.
Scourge Hook: Jagged Compass: After a Survivor is unhooked from a non-Scourge Hook, it becomes a Scourge Hook. When you Hook a Survivor on a Scourge Hook, the Generator with the most progress is briefly revealed.
No Quarter: The mere thought of The Houndmaster’s return is so intimidating that Survivors are left entirely shaken. Whenever one nearly completes a self-heal, they’ll be bombarded with an adrenaline pounding series of difficult Skill Checks. Should they fail, they’ll be Broken for a duration.
Boasting a high skill-ceiling and the ability to quickly shut down a Survivor’s escape routes, The Houndmaster’s ruthless efficiency cannot be underestimated. Not to mention, which other Killers can actually pet a dog?
The Talon’s Finest:
Doomed Course also introduces the morally darkest Survivor The Fog has ever seen, Taurie Cain.
A longstanding member of the Black Talon, a nefarious sect that believes The Entity holds the key to transcending humanity, Taurie was among its most loyal disciples. Despite her devotion to the cause, in the fateful moment she was tasked with the unthinkable – taking the life of an innocent man – she faltered…and that was when The Fog came creeping.
Taurie Cain Brings 3 Character-Specific Perks to the Table:
Invocation: Treacherous Crows: Spending time in the shadows has its benefits. When in the Basement, you can begin an Invocation to become Injured and Broken for the rest of the Trial. However, the Killer’s Aura will be revealed to all Survivors whenever they disturb a Crow.
Clean Break: After you finish healing another Survivor, once you begin being healed by another Survivor, you can instantly become Broken. If you manage to survive long enough, you’ll instantly regain your lost Health States.
Shoulder The Burden: Once per Trial, provided you are not on Death Hook, you can activate Shoulder the Burden before Unhooking a Survivor. When they are Unhooked, they lose 1 Hook State and you gain 1 Hook State, scream, and become Exposed for a brief duration.
A Survivor with an edge, Taurie Cain brings a new attitude to The Fog. Things may not have gone how she planned, but that doesn’t mean she won’t adapt, using each new Trial to find her place within The Entity’s Realm.
Outfits For The Doomed:
The Doomed Course Collection brings players even deeper into the haunting backstories of The Houndmaster and Taurie Cain, featuring 2 Outfits that shed new light on aspects of their personalities.
Revisit Taurie’s time as a member of the Black Talon, with an intimidating Very Rare Outfit that will have even her fellow Survivors looking over their shoulder. Become the Ultimate Houndmaster with a new Visceral Legendary Outfit, which brings another one of her favorite dogs to the forefront. And trust us, you’ve never seen a Poodle this terrifying.
Speaking of terrifying, another horror icon is bringing their chilling creations to The Fog. The Junji Ito Collection is coming, featuring 8 Outfits inspired by the Japanese writer’s most nightmarish characters. This Collection features 2 Legendaries – The Artist as Miss Fuchi and The Spirit as Tomie Kawakami – both of which feature special audio recorded specifically to accompany the Outfits. The Collection also features new Very Rare Outfits for The Twins, The Trickster, The Dredge, Yui Kimura, Yun-Jin Lee, and Kate Denson.
Dead by Daylight: Doomed Course is available now on all supported platforms.
