Author - Jerry Paxton

Netflix’s Operation Christmas Drop Official Trailer

Chasing a promotion, congressional aide Erica Miller forgoes family Christmas to travel across the Pacific at her boss’s behest. Upon landing at a beachside Air Force base, she clashes with her guide, Captain Andrew Jantz, who knows her assignment is finding reasons to defund the facility. The pilot’s pet project — Operation: Christmas Drop, a genuine, decades-old tradition where gifts and supplies are parachuted to residents of remote neighboring islands — has lawmakers wondering if his unit has too much spare energy. Despite their initial opposing goals, Erica softens once she experiences the customs and communal spirit of Andrew’s adopted home.

Operation Christmas Drop is set to release on November 5th, only on Netflix.

Prologue: The Gathering Storm Coming to Spellbreak

Award-winning independent game studio Proletariat today announced that their multiplayer action-spellcasting game, Spellbreak, will launch its first seasonal content update, Prologue: The Gathering Storm, on October 22, 2020. The first major update to the game will introduce Clash Mode, offering a new way to experience Spellbreak via team deathmatch, as well as new talents, potions, and cosmetics. The update will be free to all Spellbreak players.

“After an incredible launch, Spellbreak now has millions of players around the world,” said Seth Sivak, CEO of Proletariat. “This update represents the beginning of our plan to deliver robust content that offers new ways to experience Spellbreak’s unique combat and gives players a first taste of how we plan to deliver ongoing story content.”

Spellbreak’s latest update includes:

  • New Content — Prologue: The Gathering Storm will be free to all players and feature weekly quests with unique rewards
  • Introducing Clash Mode — 9v9 team deathmatch with 3 squads on each team
  • New Talents — Enable players to further customize their playstyle
  • Vigor: Bonus health
  • Ambidextrous: Enables the passive class ability in your offhand gauntlet
  • Foresight: Reveals nearby players on your minimap and shows future shrines/circles
  • Halloween Content — New Outfits, Artifacts, Cloudbursts, Afterglows, Emotes, and Badges! Just in time for “Hollowed Eve!”

Spellbreak is a multiplayer action-spellcasting game where players unleash their inner battlemage and wield two powerful magic gauntlets that blend devastating spell combinations to control the battlefield with fiery tornadoes, electrified gas clouds, and more! Set in the Hollow Lands, players can explore the map to find tactical advantages and discover hidden chests that contain magical runes that give new abilities, including flight, teleport, and invisibility.

For more information, please visit www.playspellbreak.com.

To join one of gaming’s largest Discord communities, please visit discord.gg/spellbreak.

Streamers, influencers, and content creators are encouraged to sign up for Spellbreak’s Creators List at https://playspellbreak.com/creators.

The Mandalorian Season Two Gets New Character Posters

Today, Disney+ shared brand-new character artwork from the highly anticipated second season of Lucasfilm’s critically acclaimed series, “The Mandalorian.” The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through a dangerous galaxy in the tumultuous era after the collapse of the Galactic Empire. “The Mandalorian” stars Pedro Pascal, with guest stars Gina Carano, Carl Weathers and Giancarlo Esposito. Directors for the new season include Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rick Famuyiwa, Carl Weathers, Peyton Reed and Robert Rodriguez. Showrunner Jon Favreau serves as executive producer along with Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson, with Karen Gilchrist serving as co-executive producer.

The new season premieres Friday, October 30, streaming only on Disney+.

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RazerCon 2020 Announcements and More

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, made October 10, 2020 a day to remember for the global gaming community. Fans across the world tuned in to the inaugural RazerCon to watch Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan’s live mixed-reality keynote – a one-of-a-kind interactive session hosted against the iconic Singapore skyline. This was followed by Razer panels on new and unannounced products, and exclusive content showcases and giveaways from game studios such as Romero Games, Perfect World Entertainment, Paradox Interactive and technology partners such as Intel, NVIDIA and Western Digital.

The event was a huge hit with the fans, peaking at over 1 million concurrent viewers with a total of more than 250,000 hours viewed and 175 million impressions across Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. In a true celebration of all things gaming, highly decorated veterans of the industry, including Brenda and John Romero, and Haz Dullul, presented their newest projects, whilst leading gaming celebrities CloakZy, CourageJD, PaladinAmber and many others engaged with the community during their sessions.

Razer also announced its commitment towards a more sustainable future with the #gogreenwithrazer initiative. Under the initiative, Razer will invest in greener offices and products, while also promoting sustainable practices to employees, partners, Razer fans, and the gaming community.

RazerCon 2020 was the world’s first livestreamed event powered by Razer Chroma RGB lighting (patent pending). The event culminated in an after-party concert featuring performances by world-class EDM and metal acts including Deadmau5, Sabaton and DragonForce, with fans at home enjoying their Razer Chroma-enabled devices lighting up in sync with the bands’ sets.

In case you missed RazerCon 2020, you can enjoy a recording here:

At RazerCon 2020, the community got early insights into upcoming Razer product launches including the Iskur Gaming Chair, the Tomahawk Gaming Chassis, and the highly sought-after Sneki Snek Plushie along with much, much more.

For more details on the products and projects that were announced during the show, please read on.

Razer Iskur Gaming Chair

Designed from the ground up with comfort, health and style in mind, the all-new Razer Iskur is the first ever gaming chair from Razer, redefining gaming chairs with a one-of-a-kind external lumbar support system, high density foam cushioning, stylish multi-layered synthetic leather and more.

The Iskur was designed to address the need for superior ergonomics in today’s gaming chairs, with its unique external lumbar support system that offers 26 degrees of customization, to help improve gamer posture during long gaming sessions. The lumbar support system works to reduce aches and strains by supporting the full curvature of the spine, specifically the mid and lower regions where tension builds up the most. The Iskur also features high-density foam cushions for additional support and comfort, a 4D armrest system that can be customized for optimal reach, and a memory foam neck pillow for additional support at the top of the spine.

The Iskur sports a multi-layered black synthetic leather upholstery, accented with Razer green stitching for a pop of color. The signature green Razer triple-headed snake logo adorns the headrest, with Razer’s motto, “For Gamers. By Gamers.” printed along the seat. The cushioning is finished with a distinctive snake scale design to create a unique look that is definitively Razer.

Learn more about the Razer Iskur here: https://rzr.to/Razer-Iskur

Razer Tomahawk Gaming Chassis

The all-new Razer Tomahawk Gaming Chassis is the first true Razer desktop experience designed by Razer for PC gaming enthusiasts. The chassis is available in two distinct sizes: The Tomahawk ATX, a standard mid-tower case, and the Tomahawk Mini-ITX, a small form factor case.

The Tomahawk Gaming Chassis features full tempered glass side panels to showcase the desktop components on one side and the elegant cable management solution on the other. The two panels open from a detachable rear hinge that gives builders the ability to quickly build, change and perfect their system. The chassis features a matte black metal frame and an all-black front panel accentuated with a luminous Razer green logo. The bottom is lined with Razer Chroma RGB lighting which can be controlled and customized via the Razer Synapse 3 software, providing a more immersive experience for those integrated into the Razer ecosystem.

Engineered with airflow in mind, the Tomahawk Gaming Chassis can support up to a 360mm radiator along the front and up to two 140mm fans along the top for maximum cooling performance. The built-in cable management system keeps unruly cables tucked away and out of sight to prevent the obstruction of air, maximize usable space, and create an overall cleaner aesthetic.

Learn more about the Razer Tomahawk here: https://rzr.to/TomahawkGamingChassis

Razer Blade Stealth 13 (Late 2020)

Back and more powerful than ever, the latest iteration of the Razer Blade Stealth 13 features an all-new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, a new Full HD OLED touch display option, and crisp THX® Spatial Audio to give on-the-go gamers and creators the premier portable experience.

Equipped with the 11th Gen Intel i7-1165G7, the new generation of Blade Stealth 13 is both faster and more efficient than ever before. Capable of up to 4.7GHz using Intel® Turbo Boost technology, the Blade Stealth 13 is up to 2.7x faster in content creation and more than 20% faster in office productivity. Paired with the NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Ti, the new Blade Stealth 13 is not only better in productivity but also gaming and video rendering on the go.

Built for gamers and creators, the Blade Stealth 13 is available in two distinct display options: Full HD OLED touch and Full HD 120Hz. The new Full HD OLED display option is a creator’s delight, offering 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 space, a higher contrast ratio, and a Gorilla® Glass touch display. For gamers, the Full HD 120Hz display model is the weapon of choice, featuring the highest refresh rate panel available on a 13” laptop, a matte finish for reduced glare, and full coverage of the SRGB color space.

With its 4 smart amp powered speakers and new THX Spatial Audio application, the new Blade Stealth 13 takes Ultrabook audio to a more immersive level. The new audio app from THX features a variety of audio profiles for any use case from gaming, to music, to movies. The app also offers a customizable EQ profile so users can create their own audio profile perfect for their ears.

Learn more about the Razer Blade Stealth 13 here: https://rzr.to/Blade-Stealth-13

Razer Seiren Mini

For years, studio grade mics have been cumbersome and unsightly, tarnishing the cleanest and most minimalistic desktop setups. Today, Razer answers the call for a sleek and compact desktop microphone with the all-new Razer Seiren Mini, Razer’s smallest USB powered microphone to date. The Seiren Mini offers pro grade sound in an ultra-compact form factor and variety of colors including Razer Black, Quartz Pink, and Mercury White to fit any aesthetic.

Despite its diminutive size, the Seiren Mini punches above its weight with a supercardioid pickup pattern that helps reduce unwanted ambient noise, paired with a finely tuned 14mm condenser capsule to broadcast crisp and accurate sound. To ensure vocal clarity in lively environments, the Seiren Mini comes with a built-in shock mount to reduce vibrations from outside sources and a heavy-duty tilting stand to maintain stability and positional accuracy.

Crafted with convenience in mind, the Seiren Mini weighs less than a pound and stands a mere 6.42 inches tall, making it light enough to move to any location and small enough to fit on the most cramped desktops. The microphone also features a simple plug and play design allowing users to jump into streaming or voice conferencing through a single USB connection.

Learn more about the Razer Seiren Mini here: https://rzr.to/Seiren-Mini

Razer Kraken BT Kitty Edition

A new take on a fan favorite, the all-new Razer Kraken BT Kitty Edition allows fans to take their meow factor anywhere and everywhere. Matching style with functionality, the new headset cuts the cord with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity while packing booming 40mm drivers, Razer Chroma RGB and up to 50 hours of battery life. The headset also features a built-in microphone with beamforming technology to block out ambient noise and capture the user’s voice clearly and precisely.

Rocking the signature kitty ear design, the Kraken BT Kitty Edition is available in a stylish Quartz Pink finish, accented with Mercury White padding on the headband and earcups. The earcups and kitty ears are complete with Razer Chroma RGB, which responds to apps and notifications and can also be customized through the Razer Audio App to compliment any style.

Learn more about the Razer Kraken BT Kitty Edition here: https://rzr.to/Kraken-BT-Kitty-Edition

Razer Chroma RGB

Alongside the new hardware announcements, Razer introduced four new partners to the rapidly growing Razer Chroma Connect program: WD Black, Seagate Gaming, Yeelight, and Twinkly. The Razer Chroma Connect program now consists of over 50 third-party hardware partners, making it the world’s largest RGB lighting ecosystem for gaming devices with support for over 500 devices and over 150 games and applications.

To help natively control the growing list of connectable devices, Razer also announced the first ever Razer Edition motherboards in collaboration with ASRock. The new motherboards are Razer-designed versions of the ASRock Taichi, offering a unique design and support for either X570 or B550 chipsets. The boards are the first of their kind, offering native Razer Chroma RGB support and universal compatibility with thousands of addressable RGB (ARGB) components. DIY PC builders with multiple ARGB components can now easily sync every component with their Razer peripherals with just the Razer Synapse 3 app.

Learn more about the Razer Chroma Connect program here: https://rzr.to/Razer-Chroma-RGB

Sneki Snek X Conservation International

Closing RazerCon 2020, Razer shared exciting news on a true community favorite: Sneki Snek has been named the official Razer chief gaming mascot and is available now in a huggable plush form. What began as a sketch by a Razer designer quickly became one of the most requested designs, with dozens of fan art submissions, homemade plushies, and even tattoos done in its honor. Sneki Snek has dominated the hearts and minds of fans everywhere and now every fan can have their very own.

Alongside the Sneki Snek plushie, Razer announced their collaboration with Conservation International, a global environmental organization whose mission is to empower societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature and the wellbeing of humanity. To help achieve this meaningful vision, Razer has called upon the fans and the powers of Sneki Snek to help save at least 100,000 trees, or approximately 400 acres of forests, which endangered species depend on to survive.

For every Sneki Snek plushie sold, a contribution will be made to Conservation International to protect ten trees in places where Conservation International operates. With the help and support of fans everywhere, Razer and Conservation International can easily crush that goal.

Learn more about the Sneki Snek X Conservation International partnership here: https://rzr.to/sneki-snek

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

  • Razer Iskur is available October 10, 2020 for $499.99 USD / €499.99 MSRP exclusively at Razer.com.
  • Razer Tomahawk M1 Gaming Chassis ITX is available October 10, 2020 for $179.99 USD /€199.99 MSRP at Razer.com and select retailers.
  • Razer Tomahawk A1 Gaming Chassis ATX is available Fall 2020 for $199.99 USD / €229.99 MSRP at Razer.com and select retailers.
  • Razer Blade Stealth 13 will be available in October 2020 starting at $1799.99 USD / €1999.99 MSRP at Razer.com and at select retailers in Fall 2020.
  • Razer Seiren Mini is available October 10, 2020 for $49.99 USD / €59.99 MSRP at Razer.com and select retailers.
  • Razer Kraken BT Kitty Edition is available October 10, 2020 for $99.99 USD / €109.99 MSRP at Razer.com and at select retailers in Fall 2020.
  • Razer Sneki Snek Plushie is available October 10, 2020 for $29.99 USD / €34.99 MSRP at Razer.com and select retailers. Conservation International contributions are not applicable to sales in China and Indonesia.

Tennis World Tour 2 Review

There have been many tennis games that manage to recreate the excitement of watching, and in some cases playing, in a real match. The Virtua Tennis and Top Spin franchises being chief among them. Will Tennis World Tour 2 be able to join in the ranks of these venerable games? Or will it miss its serve?

Visually, Tennis World Tour 2 has some moments where the lighting looks just right and helps present a good image. However, there are a lot of less-than-stellar graphical elements to the game which keep it from being a standout in this category. The character models are slightly-average and the overall game animations are sometimes unrealistic in presentation, lacking the smooth kinematics of actual human movement. Also, weirdly, the ball gets visually lost very easily against the background of many of the game’s courts. Adding onto the stack of Tennis World Tour 2’s problems are that the game controls are very clunky and, in many cases, unexplained. This just adds lots of frustration to actually playing the game which, of course, is the whole point. One new addition that Tennis World Tour 2 has which its predecessor did not is doubles matches. However, if you opt to play alongside a computer-controlled player, buckle up! The AI is wildly uneven with your teammate having moments of strange ineptitude and also moments of genius on the court.

Tennis World Tour 2’s career mode simply lacks nuance and is not very satisfying. There are some options like training between matches in the career mode which should be some sort of mini game event where you can actually train your player. It should be fun to see how effective your training can be depending on how well you play the training mini-game. Unfortunately, all the training is done via menu systems and button presses. Even creating your own character is rather pointless as there are not many options presented and the entire experience feels way more restrictive than it should. Overall, Tennis World Tour 2’s career mode seems somewhat tacked on because “a sports game should have one” rather than a well thought-out mode that would see the gamer take a no-name custom character from obscurity all the way to tennis glory.

The card/deck building system is out-of-place in a tennis game where the focus should be on fun and satisfying volleys between opponents and the player skill to do so, not equipping various skill/perk cards. The fun and satisfaction of the game should be the sound that the racket makes as it hits the ball across the court – the rush of returning a hard serve in just a nick of time before it hits the ground. It should not be about cards. The gameplay portion of a tennis game needs to be fast-paced and relatively easy to pick up (again – see Virtua Tennis). Unfortunately, Tennis World Tour 2 falls short of being a game I can recommend. The most weird thing about this whole debacle is that the developer and publisher are the same folks who released AO Tennis 2 back in January of this very year – a far more fun and capable tennis game which I actually can recommend picking up.

Arizona Sunshine Gets Enhanced Version of Oculus Quest 2

Vertigo Games and Jaywalkers Interactive are thrilled to announce a newly enhanced version of Arizona Sunshine will be available for the Oculus Quest 2 at launch on October 13, 2020. This latest update is free for all existing owners of Arizona Sunshine on Oculus Quest. The newly enhanced version for Oculus Quest 2 preserves Oculus Quest ecosystem cross-platform multiplayer functionality while offering Quest 2 players even uglier zombies, full zombie ragdoll physics, and overall visual enhancements. It will even bring some of these graphical improvements to users on the original Oculus Quest as early as today.

Watch the Arizona Sunshine Quest 2 v Quest 1 Graphics Comparison video here:

The visual upgrades for Arizona Sunshine on Oculus Quest 2 include:

  • HD zombies with full physics Even uglier zombies
  • Enriched world: Blood spatter, foliage, birds, destructible glass, and environment zombies
  • Real-time sniper scopes
  • Dynamic lighting and shaders (specular and normal maps)
  • Overall visual enhancement*
  • *Improvement will also be available to players on Oculus Quest 1.

The free enhancement update for Arizona Sunshine is coming to the Oculus Quest platform on October 13, 2020, and includes all of the game’s content released in the Oculus Quest store to date — including all Horde Mode updates. Both story expansions, Dead Man DLC and The Damned DLC, have received a free update as well and all content supports cross-platform multiplayer within the Oculus Quest ecosystem.

If you don’t own this must-have VR title yet, you can get Arizona Sunshine on the Oculus Quest Store for $39.99 / €39.99. For more news about Arizona Sunshine, find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and don’t forget to subscribe to the newsletter at arizona-sunshine.com.

The Medium Release Date Trailer

Bloober Team today announces that its third-person psychological horror game The Medium will be released on December 10th, 2020 as one of the first titles to launch exclusively for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The game will also be available on the PC – pre-orders are now live on Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store.

The creative minds behind such acclaimed titles as Blair Witch, Observer and Layers of Fear debut a brand new video that gives you a closer look at the dual-reality world, showcasing the game’s dark art style inspired by Polish artist Zdzisław Beksiński, and his dystopian surrealist work. Bloober Team’s artists have closely studied Beksiński’s paintings to bring the visually distinct and nightmarish atmosphere to life, pairing it with an evocative score from Arkadiusz Reikowski and Akira Yamaoka to create a truly eerie experience.

Three concept arts inspired by Beksinsk’s art style are available to download here:

As an added bonus, Bloober Team is giving away a new track, Marianne’s Theme by Arkadiusz Reikowski, from the original soundtrack as a free download via Steam, to prepare players for a disturbing journey into the spirit world. Download and listen here via Steam.

The Medium pre-orders are live now for both the Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam on www.themediumgame.com, priced $49.99 / €49.99 / £41.74 with a 10% discount for players who order before December 10th via Steam, Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. Players who pre-order via Steam will receive The Medium Original Soundtrack featuring a ‘dual’ score soundtrack by legendary composer Akira Yamaoka, of Silent Hill fame, and Bloober Team’s Arkadiusz Reikowski, and The Art of The Medium digital artbook.

The Medium gives players access to two visually distinct worlds simultaneously – the real world and the spirit world through dual-reality gameplay that has been patented by Bloober Team. Players will find themselves in the body of Marianne, a medium hounded by visions, living and interacting across the two worlds through her psychic energy.

Developed and published by Bloober Team, The Medium is rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18 and will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam on December 10th, 2020.

For more information on The Medium, please visit www.themediumgame.com;

Urban Legends Drive-Thru Haunt to Implement Enhancements

Urban Legends Haunt at the OC Fair & Event Center is implementing new elements based on early guest feedback after its inaugural opening weekend. The additional elements include more scares, a fifth immersive show zone featuring clowns with chainsaws, double the number of actors throughout the show, and limited “jump scares” in accordance with COVID-19 social distancing restrictions. 

“With any first year event, especially one that has never been done before, you have to be ready to make immediate adjustments based on guest feedback,” said Mark Entner, Executive Producer of Urban Legends Haunt. “Our team of more than 100 actors, dancers, ushers and production crew are not only grateful to have the opportunity to produce an event while so many other events are canceled, but we are also committed to reinventing how the Halloween season can be safely celebrated especially during these unprecedented times.”

Urban Legends Haunt continues through November 1st with more than 18 additional nights of shows, including many promotional nights.

Community Heroes Discount

Every Wednesday, Urban Legends Haunt will honor local community heroes with a special $5 off coupon for military personnel, first responders, and firefighters.

  • Oct 14th & 16th Salute to Military and Law Enforcement: Eligible guests can use the code “SERVICE” and bring their relevant Military or Law Enforcement ID for onsite verification. 
  • Oct 21st & 22nd Salute to Nurses, Doctors, and Hospital Workers: Eligible guests can use the code “FIRSTAID” and bring their relevant Medical ID for onsite verification. 
  • Oct 28th & 29th Salute to Firefighters: Eligible guests can use code “FIRE” and bring their relevant Firefighter ID for onsite verification. 

Little Legends Night (A Spooktacular Halloween Car Parade)

A special Little Legends Night will be offered for families with children under 13 to enjoy a less scary Halloween experience on October 31 from 5pm to 7pm. Guests are encouraged to come dressed up and to “deck out” their vehicles for a spooktacular parade! There will be COVID-safe goody bags of packaged candy. All participants must remain in their cars to participate. Tickets start at $49.99 (limited availability) for (1) GA Vehicle (no more than 5 people). Large Group Tickets Available (up to 9 people). Details are available at UrbanLegendsHaunt.com

In Car Treats

Guests can enjoy fair-time food favorites during their Urban Legends Haunt experience, from a bucket of hot chocolate chip cookies to a giant turkey leg or corn dog. In-car treats must be purchased online at UrbanLegendsHaunt.com by 10am on the day of each show.  

Safety Measures

Advanced safety measures are being taken following the CDC, State and local guidelines, including daily health screenings and body temperature checks, routine cleaning and sanitizing along with COVID-19 testing for all team members. All team members are required to wear masks and social distance at all times. Guests are also required to stay in their vehicles at all times during the experience and wear masks if they choose to roll their windows down to fully enjoy the immersive experience. The entire event is outside in the open air.

WHEN: Urban Legends Haunt is taking place now through November 1 on select nights.

WHERE: OC Fair & Event Center; 88 Fair Dr. Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Entrance at Gate 2 off Fair Drive.

TICKETS & PRICING: Entry to the event is through advance online ticket purchases only at UrbanLegendsHaunt.com and limited reservations are available per time session. General admission starts at $69.99 per vehicle (up to five people) on select nights, with VIP and larger vehicle tickets (six to nine people) also available. Group caravan discounts are also available for caravans of 10 or more cars.

CONTACT: For more information, visit UrbanLegendsHaunt.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @UrbanLegendsHaunt.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate Announced

Warner Bros. Games today announced Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate, a new expanded version of Mortal Kombat 11, the fastest selling title in franchise history with more than 8 million units sold globally to date. The game was also named Fighting Game of the Year at the 23rd D.I.C.E. Awards by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences and Best Fighting Game of 2019 by IGN. Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate offers the definitive Mortal Kombat 11 experience with the addition of Kombat Pack 2 featuring new playable fighters Mileena, Rain and Rambo, along with the previously released Mortal Kombat 11 main game, Kombat Pack 1 and Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is scheduled to release globally beginning Nov. 17 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch™, PC and Stadia. Additionally, Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on PS4™ or Xbox One consoles can access free upgrades to the PS5™ or Xbox Series X|S versions of their game, delivering 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and more, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate includes the following content and enhancements:

  • Definitive Mortal Kombat 11 Experience – Two critically acclaimed story campaigns taking players on a time-bending adventure that continues the epic Mortal Kombat saga, along with the full roster of 37 playable characters.

  • Kombat Pack 2 – Newly added fighters Mileena, the hybrid Edenian and Tarkatan clone of Kitana; Rain, the royal Edenian demigod; and Rambo, the iconic Special Forces soldier featuring the voice and likeness of actor Sylvester Stallone.

  • Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion – Franchise-first story expansion, three playable characters (Fujin, Sheeva, RoboCop) and 10 additional character skins.

  • Kombat Pack 1 – Six playable characters (Shang Tsung, Nightwolf, Sindel, The Joker, Terminator T-800, Spawn) and 25 additional character skins.

  • Mortal Kombat 11 – Packed to the brim with multiple features and modes for all players including Story, Custom Character Variation System, Stage Fatalities, Friendships, Online, Towers of Time, Tutorial, Krypt, Kombat League and the signature roster of returning and franchise-first fighters, all equipped with unique Fatalities that display devastatingly brutal cinematic visuals.

  • PS5 Upgrade Available – Delivering 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and cross-generation console compatibility for select modes. Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on PS4 and PS4 Pro can also access a free upgrade to the PS5 version of their game, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.

  • Xbox Series X|S Smart Delivery Enabled – Providing 4K dynamic resolution, enhanced visuals, improved loading times and cross-generation console compatibility for select modes. Mortal Kombat 11 and Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate owners and new buyers on Xbox One consoles can also access a free upgrade to the Xbox Series X|S version of their game, available in conjunction with the Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate launch.

  • Krossplay Support – Allowing PS5, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One players to fight against other players on opposite platforms in select modes.

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate preorders will be available beginning Oct. 15 for $59.99 (SRP), providing immediate access to Mortal Kombat 11, Kombat Pack 1 and the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion upon purchase.

Players who already own Mortal Kombat 11 can upgrade their experience by preordering Kombat Pack 2 beginning Oct. 15 for $14.99 (SRP). Current owners can also purchase Kombat Pack 1 for $19.99 (SRP) or the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath Expansion for $39.99 (SRP).

Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Kombat Pack 2 preorders will receive the Time Warriors Skin Pack at launch featuring three new character skin variants, including “Dark Web” Noob Saibot, “HCF” (Halt and Catch Fire) Liu Kang and “Blood Moon” Skarlet.

Please note, Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate on PS5, PS4 and PS4 Pro will be available digitally beginning Nov. 17. The PS4 and PS4 Pro physical version in the Americas* will be available in January.

Additionally, the Nintendo Switch version in the Americas will be available digitally only, while the PC and Stadia versions will be available digitally only worldwide – both releasing on Nov. 17.

To learn more about Mortal Kombat 11, the latest installment in the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise, visit MortalKombat.com or join the community conversation on Twitter (@MortalKombat), YouTube (Mortal Kombat), Twitch (NetherRealm), Instagram (@MortalKombat), Facebook (MortalKombat) and Discord (MortalKombat).

Outriders Release Date Trailer

SQUARE ENIX® is excited to announce that OUTRIDERS™, the RPG-Shooter where survival demands aggression, from People Can Fly, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM, and Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind SLEEPING DOGS® and JUST CAUSE®, will be releasing on February 2nd, 2021.

OUTRIDERS will feature full cross-play compatibility across all formats, meaning players across PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and Stadia will be able to play together regardless of what platform they are on.

Players who purchase OUTRIDERS on current-gen consoles will be able to upgrade from PlayStation®4 to PlayStation®5 for free.* Players can also upgrade from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S for free with Smart Delivery.

“We’re very happy to announce that we can offer full cross-play support and a free next-gen upgrade plan for OUTRIDERS players. The great thing about this system is that even if you’re not picking up your PS5 or XSX quite yet, we’ve got you covered and there’s no need to wait. If you buy the current-gen version of OUTRIDERS, we’ll give you the next-gen version for free,” said Jon Brooke, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios.

“We’re taking a little bit longer to ensure players have the best possible experience with OUTRIDERS, we’re also including new features like Cross-Play which will make our game much more accessible on all platforms,” added Lee Singleton, Co-Head of Studio at Square Enix External Studios.

OUTRIDERS will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on February 2nd, 2021 and Google Stadia later in 2021.

For more information, visit www.outriders.net