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Beyond Fest Unveils 2020 Film Lineup

2020/09/18

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2020 programming comprising of seven nights of double-bill features including three world premieres, one North American Premiere, and two US premieres of unadulterated cinematic excess. Following a sold-out Summer residence with the American Cinematheque at the Mission Tiki Drive-In, Beyond Fest returns to the socially-distanced safety of the drive-in Friday, October 2nd – Thursday, October 8th to generate funds for the 501c3 non-profit film institution.

With a diverse slate celebrating all corners of genre cinema, Beyond Fest is proud to open with a double-barreled-double-bill curated by director Jim Cummings including the World Premiere of his electric werewolf tale, THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW, paired with Joe Dante’s classic, THE BURBS. Closing night honors are bestowed upon Blumhouse and Beyond Fest alumni Christopher Landon for the World Premiere of their gloriously outrageous body-swap-slasher FREAKY, billed with a special rep screening of TUCKER & DALE VS. EVIL selected by the director himself.

Festival alumni are celebrated as agitator-extraordinaire Adam Egypt Mortimer returns to conquer Beyond Fest with the World Premiere of his newest Spectrevision mindmelt, ARCHENEMY, Steven Kostanski blasts his OTT midnight vibes with the North American Premiere of PSYCHO GOREMAN, and Bryan Bertino brings the terror, unleashing THE DARK AND THE WICKED for its US theatrical bow.

“We covet the theatrical experience above all and following the overwhelming success of our drive-in program we never hesitated in keeping Beyond Fest a physical experience” said Beyond Fest Co-Founder, Christian Parkes. “We specifically wanted to give COVID-19 a resilient middle finger and provide a safe, communal respite for filmmakers and film fans to celebrate the best genre cinema on the biggest screens possible.”

Other hotly anticipated titles making their West Coast debuts include Rose Glass’ stunning first feature SAINT MAUD, alongside her selection of Rob Reiner’s MISERY, Moorhead and Benson’s latest genre-melting, time-bending, head trip SYNCHRONIC, Justin Simien’s satirical Sundance stunner BAD HAIR, and the US Premiere of medieval-gothic-horror, THE RECKONING, from longtime agent provocateur, Neil Marshall.

A timely dissolution of the American Dream is given center stage as the Maestro David Lynch is saluted with a triple bill consisting of three of his finest features: BLUE VELVET, LOST HIGHWAY, and MULHOLLAND DRIVE.

“In a year that has seen the world turn upside-down, it’s good to see some things never change” Head Programmer Evrim Ersoy added. “Beyond Fest stands tall with an eclectic slate of programming that will challenge audiences and transform the drive-in experience into something never before done.”

Finally, Beyond Fest celebrates Brandon Cronenberg with a special pre-festival event featuring the West Coast Premiere of his stunning body-horror, POSSESSOR UNCUT, paired with John Frakenheimer’s sci-fi classic SECONDS as picked by Brandon himself. This special warm-up event is scheduled the week before the festival opens on Thursday September 24th, 2020.

See below for the full lineup of newly announced feature film titles for Beyond Fest 2020. Tickets will be on sale via Eventbrite on September 18th at 9 AM PST. Visit BeyondFest.com and the American Cinematheque for details.

BEYOND FEST 2020 PROGRAM

9.24 SPECIAL EVENT

POSSESSOR UNCUT

West Coast Premiere

Director: Brandon Cronenberg

Country: USA

Runtime: 103 minutes

Year: 2020

SECONDS

Repertory Screening

Director: John Frankenheimer

Country: USA

Runtime: 106 minutes

Year: 1966

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10.2

THE WOLF OF SNOW HOLLOW

World Premiere

Director: Jim Cummings

Country: USA

Runtime: 83 minutes

Year: 2020

THE BURBS

Repertory Screening

Director: Joe Dante

Country: USA

Runtime: 103 minutes

Year: 1989

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10.3

BLUE VELVET

Repertory Screening

Director: David Lynch

Country: USA

Runtime: 120 minutes

Year: 1986

MULHOLLAND DRIVE

Repertory Screening

Director: David Lynch

Country: France, USA

Runtime: 147 minutes

Year: 2001

LOST HIGHWAY

Repertory Screening

Director: David Lynch

Country:France, USA

Runtime: 134 minutes

Year: 1997

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10.4

SAINT MAUD

West Coast Premiere

Director: Rose Glass

Country: UK

Runtime: 84 minutes

Year: 2019

MISERY

Repertory Screening

Director: Rob Reiner

Country: USA

Runtime: 107 minutes

Year: 1990

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10.5

SYNCHRONIC

West Coast Premiere

Directors: Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson

Country: USA

Runtime: 96 minutes

Year: 2019

BAD HAIR

West Coast Premiere

Director: Justin Simien

Country: USA

Runtime: 115 minutes

Year: 2020

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10.6

THE DARK AND THE WICKED

US Premiere

Director: Bryan Bertino

Country: USA

Runtime: 95 minutes

Year: 2020

THE RECKONING

US Premiere

Director: Neil Marshall

Country: UK

Runtime: 110 minutes

Year: 2020

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10.7

ARCHENEMY

World Premiere

Director: Adam Egypt Mortimer

Country: USA

Runtime: 90 minutes

Year: 2020

PSYCHO GOREMAN

International Premiere

Director: Steven Kostanski

Country: Canada

Runtime: 92 minutes

Year: 2020

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10.8

FREAKY

World Premiere – Free screening

Director: Christopher Landon

Country: USA

Runtime: 101 minutes

Year: 2020

TUCKER & DALE vs EVIL

Repertory Screening

Director: Eli Craig

Country: Canada

Runtime: 89 minutes

Year: 2010

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Attend Beyond Fest:

Tickets will be on sale via Eventbrite on September 17th at 10 AM PST. Visit BeyondFest.com and the American Cinematheque for details.

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Series of New Trailers and PC Specs

2020/09/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Postcards from Night City is all about presenting never-before-seen locations and new personalities from the world of Cyberpunk 2077, along with extra slices of lore behind the most vivid and dangerous metropolis of the dark future.

Watch the Postcards from Night City video

Gangs of Night City profiles some of the most notorious groups operating within and beyond the city walls whom players will be making deals with, fighting against, or both in order to survive.

Watch the Gangs of Night City video

Closing off Night City Wire’s third episode was a special segment focusing on the grand finale of the official Cyberpunk 2077 PC modding contest, showcasing the participants’ creations and announcing the winners.

Watch the Cyber-up Your PC — Contest Finale video

Cyberpunk 2077 will release November 19th, 2020, for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with the version for Google Stadia set to launch the same year. The game will also be playable on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles when available. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.

For more information regarding the game, follow Facebook, Twitter, and visit cyberpunk.net.

Observer: System Redux Announced for Next-Gen Consoles

2020/09/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox Series X News

Bloober Team announced Observer: System Redux will be available day one on next-generation consoles. This dark cyberpunk thriller will be available for $29.99 or €29.99 on PC and Xbox Series X November 10th, 2020, with a follow-up release for PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020.

“Making Observer: System Redux available for next-gen console players has been a huge focus for the team,” said Piotr Babineo, Bloober Team CEO. “Now that both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 release dates are out there, we can finally share our release date news. We know next-gen pricing is a major concern for our fans and we feel that releasing all the new content and upgrades in Observer: System Redux at the same cost as the original Observer is a great way to stay close with our community.”

Observer: System Redux brings additional content to the original release, with three new major missions: Errant Signal, Her Fearful Symmetry, and It Runs in the Family, updated characters models, and new locations. This new content is supported by the latest in next-gen features such as 4K resolution, upgraded textures, new animations, models, and effects, all transformed with ray-tracing and HDR lighting. Observer: System Redux will be released in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean at launch.

Considered one of the best cyberpunk games coming to next-generation platforms, Observer: System Redux features Rutger Hauer as Dan Lazarski/Observer in one of his last voice-acting roles.

Want a closer look at Observer: System Redux? New gameplay will be shown during Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online.

Turtle Beach Announces Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2 Gaming Headphones

2020/09/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Leading gaming headset and audio accessory brand Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced the new Stealth 700 Gen 2 gaming headsets for Xbox and PlayStation1 will be available this Sunday, September 20, 2020. Additionally, the Stealth 600 Gen 2 for Xbox will also be available on Sept. 20th, while the Stealth 600 Gen 2 for PlayStation is already on store shelves. The Gen 2s are successors to Turtle Beach’s highly-acclaimed Stealth 700 and Stealth 600 headsets, and are designed to propel the best-sellers2 to new heights with a refined, premium build and sleeker look, and cross-generation console compatibility with Xbox One and Xbox Series X | S, and with PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5. Couple that with powerful game sound, crystal-clear chat through a larger flip-to-mute mic that seamlessly blends into the earcup, plus all-day comfort, and the Gen 2s are destined to continue the Stealth 700 and Stealth 600’s run as best-selling wireless gaming headsets. Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 will be available at participating retailers worldwide and from www.turtlebeach.com for the same attractive MSRPs as their predecessors at $149.95 and $99.95, respectively.

“These new Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2 headsets offer gamers two incredible wireless options for both current and next-gen consoles that will further our reputation for delivering the best gaming headsets,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach. “On top of the record growth we’re seeing this year, we’re excited to launch the next generation of our top-selling wireless headsets into what we expect will be an exciting holiday season with big game launches and new Xbox and PlayStation consoles.”

Stealth 700 and 600 Gen 2s were created to continue the legacy of the two best-selling products in their price tiers3 since launching in 2017. The Gen 2 versions once again deliver the perfect combination of advanced and seamless wireless connectivity, powerful game audio, crystal-clear chat, unrivaled comfort and build quality, innovative and impressive features, and an accessible price. Full details for the Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 below:

Stealth 700 Gen 2

Turtle Beach’s Stealth 700 Gen 2 features a host of updates including upgraded performance, comfort and styling. Game audio on the Stealth 700 Gen 2 has been tuned and refined to deliver even more detailed and precise sound, giving gamers a better chance to hear everything and defeat everyone. A larger, high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic enhances chat clarity and seamlessly conceals into the earcup when muted. Aerofit™ cooling gel-infused memory foam ear cushions surround upgraded 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers, and a redesigned metal-reinforced headband provides long-lasting comfort and durability. Battery life has been upgraded significantly with a 20-hour lifespan. Gamers can also use Bluetooth® to connect to the all-new Turtle Beach Audio Hub app to easily customize their audio and program the headset’s remappable dial and button, as well as to simultaneously listen to music or take mobile calls while gaming. Xbox fans can once again take advantage of Xbox Wireless technology which automatically connects the headset directly to the console.

Stealth 600 Gen 2

The Stealth 600 Gen 2 also includes meticulously refined audio, as well as a larger high-sensitivity flip-to-mute mic that delivers crystal-clear chat and now seamlessly integrates into the headset when muted. The Stealth 600 Gen 2’s headband and hinge design have been reinforced for added long-term durability, and plush, glasses-friendly ear cushions provide comfort while the 50mm speakers produce high-quality, immersive game sound. A user-friendly audio preset button on the headset allows for easy access to customize audio, and gamers can still count on Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing® for an audio advantage on the battlefield. Finally, connectivity on Xbox is still easy as ever, using Xbox Wireless technology so gamers can connect to their Xbox with the push of a button.

For more information on the Turtle Beach’s all new Stealth 700 Gen 2 and Stealth 600 Gen 2 wireless gaming headsets as well as the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Crysis Remastered Official Launch Trailer

2020/09/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Crytek is pleased to announce that Crysis Remastered is out now for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Previously launched on Nintendo Switch, this remaster of the seminal first-person shooter was developed and optimized in partnership with Saber Interactive.

Crysis Remastered is available as a digital release via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store and Nintendo eShop for 29.99 USD/EUR. Players who buy the game within the first three weeks from launch on the Epic Games Store will receive the Crysis soundtrack and wallpaper. Those who buy Crysis Remastered within the same period on the PlayStation Store will receive a Crysis Remastered PlayStation theme as a launch bonus.

“Our aim was to upgrade the visual fidelity for a wide range of PCs and to use all the technical capabilities of current-gen consoles while offering the same great gameplay that Crysis is known for,” said Project Lead Steffen Halbig. “Naturally, we are thrilled to invite a new generation of players to suit up and experience Crysis, upgraded and remastered to take advantage of today’s hardware and advances in CRYENGINE.”

Crysis Remastered features the all-action, sandbox, single-player gameplay from the acclaimed shooter, upgraded with remastered graphics, including high-quality textures, improved art assets and more. For the first time this console generation, Crytek’s software-based ray tracing comes to PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X. On PC, CRYENGINE’s hardware-agnostic technology brings ray tracing to a wide range of contemporary GPUs. Additionally, Crysis Remastered supports hardware-based ray tracing using NVIDIA’s VKRay Vulkan extension on launch, and NVIDIA® DLSS technology will be added soon for the NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX GPU.

In Crysis Remastered, players face down an alien invasion armed with the powerful Nanosuit, which provides super strength, armor, speed and cloaking abilities. Choose your own path as you fight through the open world of Crysis, destroying obstacles, driving vehicles, and using a huge arsenal of modular weaponry to dominate enemies on ever-changing battlefields.

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

Air Missions: HIND Launch Trailer Released

2020/09/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Publisher Grindstone and developers Games Farm and 3Division are thrilled to announce that following a successful retail launch on Nintendo Switch in Japan, the action combat flight simulator game Air Missions: HIND is now available for European players. North American players will be able to play the game from 24th of September, 2020.

Air Missions: HIND puts players in the hot seat of the heavily armed Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter as they take to the skies in devastating air assault missions. Before each mission, the formidable Mi-24 Hind (also known as the ‘flying tank’) can be customised with different skins and weapon sets depending on the mission parameters and goals. Two weapons can be equipped on the wings, in addition to a machine gun mounted on the front of the helicopter, and players can choose from an arsenal of deadly weaponry including UPK 23 machine guns, GUV gun pods, FAB bombs and various rockets and missiles.

When piloting the helicopter, players can switch between a simulation style first person cockpit view, gunners seat view or external third person view depending on your play style or mission goals. Combined with three helicopter difficulty levels to master, Air Missions: HIND offers lots of replayability options across the various missions.

Fly single player campaign missions based on fictional conflicts in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, the Arctic Ocean and Southeast Asia. Buddy up with a friend and take the fight to the enemy in the action packed online co-op mode or test your mettle in thrilling multiplayer matches including deathmatch and instant action modes.

Nintendo Switch players will also receive three bonus Russian built helicopters to pilot in Air Missions: HIND including the Mi-28 Havok two seater anti-armour attack helicopter, the Mi-8 Hip medium twin-turbine helicopter and the Ka-50 Hokum single-seat attack helicopter.

Features:

Take control of the Mi-24 assault helicopter, a.k.a the flying tank.
Campaign mode with fifteen missions based on fictional conflicts.
Customise and equip your helicopter with an arsenal of missiles, machine guns and rockets.
Four different environments to master: Central Asia, Eastern Europe, The Arctic Ocean and Southeast Asia.
Fly combat missions in single and multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Instant Action and Online Co-op.
Master three different helicopter control difficulty levels.
Three bonus Russian built attack helicopters to pilot.

Air Missions HIND is developed by Games Farm and 3Division and published by Grindstone and is available to buy now from the European Nintendo eShop for £22.99/€24.99 and from 24th September in the North American Nintendo eShop for $24.99.

For more information about the game please visit the official game website at www.airmissions.net and Grindstone at http://www.grindstone.sk

Katamari Damacy REROLL Coming to Xbox One and PS4

2020/09/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Xbox One News

Leading video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that The Dashing Prince and King of All Cosmos make their grand entry onto the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in the Americas on November 20, 2020. Featuring truly unique gameplay that’s easy to pick-up and play and backed by a whimsical soundtrack, Katamari Damacy REROLL will transport players to a magical world of delight and fun where anything and everything can be rolled up into a Katamari ball.

The King of All Cosmos has knocked out all the stars in the sky after a particularly rambunctious night of fun. Realizing his mistake, The King has tasked his young son, The Prince, to go to Earth and roll up as many things as possible to recreate the missing celestial bodies. Paper clips, books, cars, buildings, mountains, and continents, nothing is too big or too small for The Prince and his adhesive Katamari ball. For players looking to challenge their friends to a “roll-off”, Katamari Damacy REROLL will feature a head-to-head local multiplayer mode where the player who rolls up the biggest Katamari ball wins praise from the King of the Cosmos.

“The Katamari Damacy series embodies pure joy and whimsy. The combination of its out-of-this-world story, colorful art style, cute characters, and delightful J-pop soundtrack, the game personifies light-hearted fun.” said Abelina Villegas, Associate Brand Manager for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “2020 has been a trying year and we hope the arrival of Katamari Damacy REROLL on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will deliver smiles and laughter to households around the globe.”

For more information regarding Katamari Damacy REROLL and other titles from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com

Sniper Elite VR Coming to Oculus Platform

2020/09/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Sniper Elite VR is coming soon to Quest platform! As revealed in today’s Facebook Connect stream, developers Rebellion and Just Add Water are working with UK studio Coatsink to bring their highly anticipated sharpshooter to Quest.

Today’s first ever gameplay trailer showcases Sniper Elite VR’s brand new campaign, built for virtual reality. Fight as a partisan soldier in the Italian Resistance, as you defend your homeland from the iron grip of Fascism.

Sniper Elite VR features core gameplay fans know and love from Rebellion’s award-winning series, now brought to life like never before. Players can look forward to:

· A full singleplayer campaign to sink hours into
· Heart-pounding gunplay with an array of authentic WW2 weapons including rifles, pistols, explosives and more.
· Exclusively first-person gameplay – a series first
· Optional free movement across levels packed with tactical possibilities
· Rebellion’s trademark X-ray Kill Cam, reimagined for VR
· Diverse control methods – play how you want to
· Immersive motion controls including Oculus Touch support
· An array of comfort options to optimize your experience
· Additional challenges, mission rankings, shooting ranges, leaderboards and more

In addition to Quest platform, Sniper Elite VR is coming to Oculus Rift platforms, HTC Vive, Valve Index and PlayStation VR. It will be available on the Oculus Store, SteamVR and PlayStation Store.
For more details, please visit Rebellion.com

Vampire’s Fall: Origins Out Now for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

2020/09/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

Your reckoning has come, and today you must choose the path of virtue or corruption in Early Morning Studio’s gothic turn-based RPG Vampire’s Fall: Origins, now available on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for €9.99/ £8.99. Filled with a clever, slightly dark-humoured story and classic 2D open-world RPG elements mixed with turn-based combat, Vampire’s Fall: Origins has already attracted a following on Steam and mobile and promises to extend its power over a new clan on console.

Stepping into the shoes of a fledgling vampire you are set on a course of vengeance after the malevolent Witchmaster destroys the Vamp’Ire village that you call home. Journey through a vast 2D open world, embarking on quests and combating the dark magic conjurings of your evil foe. Engage in snarky dialogues that offer a lighthearted counterpoint to the sinister atmosphere as you face scores of enemies through over 50 hours of gameplay. Whether you choose the path of righteousness or deceit, you must level up your character by unlocking new skills and abilities as well as upgrade your gear along the way in order to stand a chance.

“Today is the culmination of our long-time dream of offering Vampire’s Fall to a whole new fan base on console,” said Emir Kuljanin from Early Morning Studio. “We’re proud to finally grant our community’s pleas to bring the game to Xbox One and Nintendo Switch and welcome you all into the dark and witty fold that is Vampire’s Fall: Origins.”

Follow Vampire’s Fall: Origins on:
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167950/Vampires_Fall_Origins/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vampiresfall

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/2MsQVsf

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Coming to Oculus Quest

2020/09/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Skydance Interactive, a division of Skydance Media, revealed that its critically acclaimed survival horror virtual reality game, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, will launch on the Oculus Quest Platform on October 13. Revealed during Facebook Connect, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners’ release on Oculus Quest Platform will allow users to experience the game wire-free for the first time that will make hacking and slashing walkers in the game more seamless than ever before.

Developed in partnership with Skybound Entertainment, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners has been praised by critics for its deep crafting system and visceral, physics-based combat system and became a global top seller upon its release for PC VR and PSVR earlier this year. At launch, Quest players will have access to the highly praised 15-hour campaign, an original story set in The Walking Dead universe where they must fight their way through walker-infested streets of New Orleans and negotiate with the factions vying for power throughout the city. The Meatgrinder Update, which challenges players to survive relentless waves of walkers, will arrive on the Quest Platform in the weeks following launch.

Starting today, players can pre-order The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners on the Oculus Quest Platform for $39.99 on the Oculus Store. The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is also available for purchase on the game’s official website, for PC VR via Steam and for PSVR digitally via the PlayStation Store, with physical editions of the game on PSVR available for pre-order at select retailers.

To keep up to date on news for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners visit the official website and follow The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.