Author - Jerry Paxton

Netflix Unveils Ultimate Holiday Collection 2024

What do Lindsay Lohan, Chad Michael Murray, Lacey Chabert, Christina Milian and Sabrina Carpenter have in common with the NFL? You can find all of them and more this holiday season, only on Netflix!

Netflix announces the 2024 Holiday Slate including a new rom-com every Wednesday in November, two NFL games on Christmas Day, a Sabrina Carpenter holiday special, animated holiday titles for all families, a holiday thriller starring Taron Egerton and Jason Bateman and more….

Visit Tudum.com for more Netflix holiday titles that are sure to sleigh your watch list this festive season.

Titan Quest II Shares Details About Skills & Modifiers

In Titan Quest II, you’ll forge your path to heroism by choosing between unique masteries and combining any two to create a class that’s all your own. At the start of Early Access, you’ll have Earth, Storm, and Warfare masteries at your fingertips, with even more options arriving in future updates to keep your journey fresh and full of potential.

The latest dev diary gives a thrilling preview of some skills – and the game-changing modifiers that can radically transform them. Modifiers aren’t just passive tweaks (well, some of them actually are but for sure not all of them); they can turn an attack, like a sweeping strike, into a powerful channeled whirlwind attack. With these, you can take customization to a whole new level, building a character that reflects your playstyle far beyond the usual skill combinations.

Our mission? To make you feel like a hero blessed by the gods themselves, with the power to shape your fate. Choose your blessings wisely and wield them in the epic battle against Nemesis!

Read the full Titan Quest II dev diary for a deeper dive into skills & modifiers: https://thqn.net/4e60AW3
For further details on Titan Quest II, please refer to our latest updates: https://thqn.net/3KqqyXQ

SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES Arriving on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD

All of the catchphrases, all of the memorable characters, all of the misunderstandings, all of the unforgettable hilarity of one of the best television shows of all time: SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES finally comes to Blu-ray Disc and 4K Ultra HD Disc on December 17th, just in time for Festivus and other holiday occasions!

Packed with all nine seasons of the historically acclaimed series plus hours of insightful special features—from deleted scenes to inside looks to cast & crew commentaries and more—SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is presented in two separate editions: a Blu-ray edition featuring a high definition presentation of the series in a 1.78 format, and a limited edition 4K Ultra HD edition featuring the entire series presented in 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range at its original 1.33 aspect ratio.

Long-awaited by fans, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is finally making the leap from standard definition discs following an extensive and comprehensive 4K upgrade for the series, and is perfectly timed for the series’ 35th anniversary, as well as to conclude the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures. In addition to the physical sets, SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES is also available for purchase at participating digital retailers.

SEINFELD: THE COMPLETE SERIES DISC DETAILS

  • Synopsis: Emmy® Award-winning SEINFELD is one of the most popular shows of all time. Mining his rich comedic resources, Jerry Seinfeld provides a hysterical look at life as a single adult in the ’90s. Along with a refreshing cast and top-notch writing, this series quickly revealed itself to be a beloved comedic classic.

BLU-RAY EDITION

  • 24 Blu-ray Discs
  • Episodes presented in 1.78:1 High Definition on Blu-ray Disc; English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio
  • Special Features include Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, Inside Looks and Alternate Versions of Select Episodes

4K ULTRA HD EDITION – the 4K Ultra HD set is a limited edition

  • 24 4K Ultra HD Discs
  • Episodes presented in 1.33:1 at 4K resolution with HDR10; English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio
  • Special Features include Audio Commentaries, Deleted Scenes, Bloopers, Inside Looks and Alternate Versions of Select Episodes

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Camarilla Kindred Details

Today, Paradox Interactive and The Chinese Room shared a video showcasing the personalities behind the Camarilla Court in Vampire: The Masquerade—Bloodlines 2.

While the Camarilla Court has its personalities, the trailer’s vibe is perfect for spooky season as viewers get a glimpse of how Seattle’s Kindred interact with players.

See Benny, Tolly, Safia, and Lou in action here – Seattle really is a different ballgame with them involved:

Between Benny’s potty mouth, Tolly’s quirks, Safia’s flighty nature, and Lou’s demanding presence, players must learn how to interact with them to get precisely what they need. Learn more about how players interact with these characters in a previous dev diary, where TCR’s Senior Narrative Designer and Writer, Sarah Longthorne, shared more about the dynamic dialogue systems.

Bloodlines 2 is the successor to the cult-classic Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines. The game takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy.

Buckshot Roulette Multiplayer Update Out Now

The much anticipated multiplayer mode for CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Mike Klubnika’s viral horror sensation Buckshot Roulette is out now as a free update on Steam, just in time for Halloween night! Enter the grimy nightclub with up to four players, new items and your life on the line. New high rollers can grab the game at a 15% discount until November 4 as part of Steam Scream Fest.

Two to four players enter – only one will leave. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

Grab a seat at the table and press your luck together in Buckshot Roulette’s new multiplayer mode. Try out all-new items, including the Jammer to skip a player’s turn and the Inverter to reverse the table’s turn order.

Buckshot Roulette is available now on Steam for $2.99|£2.49|€2.99, but players can grab the game at a 15% discount for a limited time. For more information, follow CR Channel on Twitter and join the CR Channel Discord community for the latest news, engaging discussions and more.

Millennia Atomic Ambitions Expansion Announced

The secrets of radioactivity unlock new strategic and development options in Atomic Ambitions, a new expansion for Millennia, the historical 4X strategy game from C Prompt Studios and Paradox Interactive. Power your empire with nuclear plants, avoiding the risks of meltdown or nuclear war.

Coming on 12 November, Atomic Ambitions adds new settings, new National Spirits and new military possibilities including a strategy DEFCON system that counts down to a bleak future in a dangerous wasteland.

Features of Millennia: Atomic Ambitions include:

  • Uranium and Pollution: Power your atomic dreams with a new resource – uranium – at the risk of accumulating nuclear waste. Pre-nuclear ages will see the accumulation of pollution and biological waste, challenging you to manage the outputs of a human society.
  • Age of Atom: A new Variant Age for Age 7, this timeline is inspired by early 20th-century imaginings of the future powered by atomic energy. Uranium is revealed on the map and waste-free reactors power your cities. Being too enthusiastic about the new technology runs the risk of meltdowns.
  • Age of Wasteland: This Crisis Age for Age 9 is a science fiction setting made real. In the aftermath of a global nuclear war, cities lay desolate and the terrain is decorated with the scars of catastrophe. Scavenge the remnants of civilization for resources, fight fierce raiders and rebuild your society faster than your enemies to claim victory.
  • DEFCON System: As the arms race heats up, keep rivals in line (and prevent panic amongst your population) by maintaining the largest nuclear arsenal. Tread carefully however, mistakes and aggressive actions can move the DEFCON level – maybe enough to trigger a global nuclear exchange.
  • Three New National Spirits: Take full advantage of the new Strategic Warfare system early through the Siege Master National Spirit, which focuses on building siege weapons like Ballistae and Siege Towers. The Nuclear Superiority National Spirit gives you tools to dominate militarily during the Arms Race. The Flower Child National Spirit allows you to try to oppose nuclear weapons and bring the world to its senses before things get out of hand.
  • Wasteland Start: Begin your game on a Wasteland map and relive the rise of civilization from a starting place more challenging than the Stone Age.
  • Strategic Warfare: Additional strategic warfare options.

Millennia: Atomic Ambitions will be available on 12 November 2024 for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.99/€19.99. Atomic Ambitions is also available as a part of the Millennia Deluxe Edition.

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Out Now

NetEase Games is pleased to announce that the remastered version of Shadows of the Damned – the 2011 PS3™/Xbox 360 action-adventure title developed by Goichi “Suda51” Suda-led Grasshopper Manufacture – is now available as Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered for PlayStation®5 / PlayStation®4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC (Steam®) / Nintendo Switch™.

To commemorate the release, we have unveiled a new launch trailer, so please be sure to check it out.

The game takes players on a wild ride with demon hunter Garcia Hotspur, as he kicks demon ass and makes his way through the darkest depths of Hell, lighting up the darkness with his burning passion on a mission to rescue his true love from an insidious demon king.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Out Now

Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) and BioWare announced today that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is now available for PlayStation®5 (also enhanced for PS5 Pro), Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam (Steam Deck Verified), EA app and Epic Games Store. This bold, heroic adventure is built to deliver on what the series is best known for: rich storytelling, fantasy worldbuilding, companions & fellowship, and a world where you matter. The next installment in BioWare’s beloved franchise has captivated critics worldwide, with outlets such as IGN and GamesRadar+ proclaiming it “deserves its place in the RPG pantheon” and is “A true return to RPG form for BioWare” in their 9/10 and 4.5/5 reviews.

In Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Solas, the Dread Wolf, wants to tear down the Veil that separates Thedas from the world of demons, restoring his people’s immortality and glory – even at the cost of countless lives. But his ritual goes awry, and his worst fears are realized, as two of his most ancient and powerful adversaries are released. Players will step into the role of Rook, a fully-customizable protagonist who must rise up and unite their companions to stop these two powerful deities on a journey that will span across Thedas’ bustling cities, lush tropics, boreal forests, fettered swamps and deepest depths.

“On behalf of everyone at BioWare, I want to thank you for joining us on our latest adventure,” said Gary McKay, Vice President/General Manager, BioWare; Executive Producer, Dragon Age: The Veilguard. “After years of careful planning, countless hours of expert work, and innumerable design decisions, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is ready. We are so proud of this achievement and excited to see its impact on our worldwide community of fans, without whom none of this would be possible. We hope you have just as much fun in your own Rook adventure as we did creating it.”

Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio support, uncapped PC frame rates and a suite of Ray Tracing features. Additionally, you’ll be able to accelerate performance with DLSS 3, make gameplay even more responsive with Reflex, and enhance image quality and immersion with ray-traced reflections and ambient occlusion. Dragon Age: The Veilguard will also be available to play in “Ultimate” quality via NVIDIA GeForce NOW, and specifically enhanced for PlayStation 5 Pro. Additionally, this will be the first EA title to offer HDR10+ GAMING functionality that delivers outstanding high dynamic range performance automatically when enabled on PCs with compatible NVIDIA graphic cards and HDR10+ GAMING certified displays.

The title builds upon the pillars the iconic series is best known for, delivering a bold and heroic adventure guided by rich storytelling, fluid and strategic combat, companions and fellowship, and choices that matter. Key experiential elements include:

  • Fellowship: Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s brand new companions come alive with some of the most compelling individual storylines in Dragon Age history. Expansive and dynamic stories navigate love, loss and complex choices that will affect your relationships and the fate of each member of the Veilguard. New companions like the Veil Jumper Bellara, the necromancer Emmrich, and the private detective Neve, come from iconic factions in Dragon Age lore, possessing individual skill trees and specialized gear for advanced team progression. You’ll see familiar faces, too, such as the archer Lace Harding who returns to the series as a full time companion.

  • Choice and Consequences: Dragon Age: The Veilguard builds on the series’ deep role-playing roots, providing extraordinary storytelling and worldbuilding, deep personalities for each companion, meaningful choices and impactful cinematic moments. The bonds you create and the relationships you forge will be affected by your choices made throughout your journey.

  • A Crafted Experience: As a character-driven RPG, Dragon Age: The Veilguard delivers a crafted experience that pays homage to BioWare’s history of storytelling. The Lighthouse provides a central place where you can rest, learn more about the world through conversations, while the Crossroads allows you to traverse to separate explorable regions of the world with your companions. You’ll experience more of Thedas than ever before as your story unfolds across meticulously crafted biomes and beautiful regions including Rivain, Weisshaupt, Arlathan, Minrathous, the Deep Roads and more, each inviting you to delve deeper into the narrative and uncover the mysteries of the land.

  • Fluid, Customizable Combat: Immersive combat blends fluid moment-to-moment controls with tactical decision-making. Players can fully customize their experience to fit their playstyle with diverse skill trees among three different classes – Warrior, Mage and Rogue – each with unique abilities and specializations. Choose two companions to join you on your quests and unleash powerful team combos that can change the tide of any battle. Make strategic choices and direct your allies to fight, heal or stay out of the fray with the newly-added ability wheel.

  • Be the Leader You Want To Be: Dragon Age: The Veilguard features a robust character creation system that allows you to be the leader you want to be with a vast range of customization. BioWare has created the most comprehensive character creator in Dragon Age yet to make this story truly your own.

Two-time Academy Award® winner Hans Zimmer and GRAMMY® Award winner Lorne Balfe co-composed the Official Soundtrack (OST) for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which officially releases on November 1st via Lakeshore Records. The album’s first single, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Main Theme, can be downloaded and streamed now on all major music services such as Spotify, iTunes and Deezer.

Players can purchase the Standard Edition of Dragon Age: The Veilguard for the suggested retail price of $69.99 USD on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, or $59.99 USD on PC. Meanwhile, the Deluxe Edition is available for the suggested retail price of $89.99 USD on console or $79.99 USD on PC and will include the following cosmetics: three Rook armor sets, six Rook weapons, seven companion armor sets and seven companion weapons. EA Play Pro members on the EA app will enjoy unlimited access to the EA Play Pro Edition starting October 31st†.

The BioWare Gear Store is outfitted with a variety of merchandise, including Rook’s Coffer. Available for the suggested retail price of $150 USD*, Rook’s Coffer features a variety of unique physical keepsakes including a light-up Lyrium Dagger, Rook’s deck of cards featuring in-game art, and more (game not included).

For additional information and to stay up to date on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, visit the official website, like Dragon Age on Facebook, follow the franchise on Discord, TikTok, Tumblr, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), and subscribe to its YouTube channel.

Metro Awakening First 7 Minutes of Gameplay

Vertigo Games and PLAION today revealed the opening minutes of the upcoming Metro Awakening, the highly anticipated VR prequel to Metro 2033 launching on PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2, 3, 3S, Steam VR, and Viveport on Nov. 7.

Pre-orders of the Deluxe Edition on PS VR2 and Steam VR grant Early Access to the full game on Nov. 5.

Written by Metro author and creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Awakening plunges players into the unforgiving, post-apocalyptic world of Metro through immersive VR, unveiling the origin story of Khan, one of the franchise’s most beloved and intriguing characters.

Learn more by signing up for the newsletter at MetroAwakening.com. To stay up to date about Metro Awakening and other titles from Vertigo Games, join the community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Holidays on the Hill Coming to Universal City

‘Tis the season for holiday cheer in Los Angeles and Holidays on the Hill is set to transform Universal City into a magical winter wonderland starting today. Running from November 30, 2024 to January 5, 2025, this festive experience, sponsored by Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, offers something for everyone. Glide across the outdoor holiday ice skating rink, capture memorable photos with Santa at his Workshop, sip on themed cocktails at Jingle Bell Tavern, and enjoy an endless array of delights at L.A.’s most exclusive all you can eat Seafood & Prime Rib buffet open daily at Cafe Sierra. Holidays on the Hill is the ultimate holiday escape for families, couples, and friends, offering a one-stop destination for seasonal celebrations.

Holidays on the Hill kicks off the night from 5:00pm – 8:00pm PST with a grand opening ceremony, which will feature a musical performance by a cast member from the Broadway sensation Wicked and the Los Angeles Ice Theater. Guests can enjoy an exciting outdoor celebration featuring spectacular ice skating performances, raffle giveaways (including Universal Studios tickets), live entertainment, a DJ, face painting, balloon artistry, and more. To mark the occasion, complimentary ice skating will be offered from 6:00pm – 8:00pm as the ice rink opens up for the season.

Beginning December 4, Wednesday nights transform into “Wicked Wednesdays”, where guests can immerse themselves into the magic of Wicked with an enchanting skating party. The rink dazzles with vibrant green lighting while the iconic tunes from the Original Cast Recording fills the air. As an added treat, the first 50 guests will receive a gift from Wicked, which will be returning to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from December 4, 2024 – February 2, 2025. For those who love classic holiday tunes, starting December 5, Thursdays bring “Holiday Hits Theme Nights,” where a DJ will spin iconic favorite holiday tracks as you glide along the ice from 5:30pm-10:00pm.

For couples seeking a romantic winter evening, Holidays on the Hill offers the “Date & Skate” package, which includes an hour of picturesque outdoor skating under the stars and two vouchers for holiday-themed cocktails at Jingle Bell Tavern. Adding to the festive fun, family & friends can enjoy a “Paint & Sip” event at FIVE on the Hill, where guests can enjoy cozy fire pits, seasonal decor, live holiday music, and delicious cocktails while creating their own seasonal masterpiece.

Sponsors of Holidays on The Hill are Hilton Los Angeles Universal City, KUSC Classical California, Wicked, FIVE on The Hill, Cafe Sierra, and Sun Hill Properties Inc.

This December will be filled with joy, celebration, and festive fun with friends and family. Whether you’re skating across the ice rink, visiting Santa at his workshop, enjoying a festive drink at Jingle Bell Tavern, or diving into endless seafood delights at Cafe Sierra, Holidays on the Hill promises to deliver unforgettable holiday memories for everyone.

To learn more, purchase tickets, and make reservations, please visit www.holidaysonthehill.com.

Location:
Holidays on The Hill
555 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA 91608