Deceit 2 is a matchmade social deduction horror game where two among you have been Infected. While the Infected do the bidding of the malevolent Game Master, the Innocent must work together to escape the Ritual and deduce who is plotting against them. Suspect someone? Rally your team to initiate the Banishing Ritual. To make things even more chaotic, you can now also play as a third team, the Cursed, who are solely out for themselves. When it’s time to Banish someone, choose wisely; a false accusation can sow seeds of doubt and turn allies into enemies. Your choices shape the game, making every match a unique battle of wits. Can you outplay the Game Master and escape the Ritual, or will you become another piece in his twisted game?
The recently launched Werewolf DLC, as well as all available content of Deceit 2, is also present in the PS5 and Xbox versions of Deceit 2, and players are able to seamlessly team up with anyone regardless of their platform. The Werewolf DLC includes the Wyrtorn Terror, a werewolf, and the first Terror to be added since the game’s initial launch. It also includes The Chemist role, a neutral Curse that must poison all other members of the group to win the Ritual. The new Project Wurgen map, available to everyone for free, is also here for the console release, and Season One, titled “Humble Beginnings”, kicks off today, bringing a myriad of new skins, loading screens, and more unlockables.
Hasbro Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced today that the special TRANSFORMERS themed episode of FOX’s The Masked Singer will debut on Wednesday, April 10 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on FOX, next day on Hulu. Celebrating the TRANSFORMERS’ 40th Anniversary, fans can expect a variety of robot-themed content, including beloved characters appearances, highly decorated stages, life-sized props and vehicles, memorable skits and surprises. Get ready for an unforgettable episode that is sure to be… More Than Meets The Eye!
What: TRANSFORMERS Themed Episode of The Masked Singer
When: Wednesday, April 10 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
Where: FOX, next day on Hulu
“We are thrilled to partner with FOX and bring the iconic world of TRANSFORMERS to The Masked Singer,” said Alyse D’Antuono, Vice President, Global Franchise Strategy & Management, Action Brands, Hasbro. “This collaboration is a major milestone for the franchise and is part of our ’40 Years. One Legacy’ celebration for TRANSFORMERS. From best-selling toys to blockbuster entertainment projects throughout the brand’s legendary history, TRANSFORMERS has continued to endure in pop culture, expanding and reaching new audiences since its worldwide debut in 1984. We cannot wait for fans to tune in and experience this once-in-a-lifetime commemorative episode with their friends and family.”
This unique collaboration is part of the TRANSFORMERS 40th Anniversary’s year-long celebration across products, entertainment and more. Over 40 distinct Hasbro TRANSFORMERS anniversary figures will be available, including TRANSFORMERS Legacy United Leader Class G2 Universe Laser Optimus Prime and TRANSFORMERS Legacy United Deluxe Class Bumblebee among many others. Plus, special 40th anniversary and evergreen collaborations are available now, including Robosen state-of-the-art converting robots, Funko collectibles, Dynamite Entertainment trading cards and more. Fans of all ages can add these to their collection and purchase many other products on the TRANSFORMERS Amazon brand store.
The Masked Singer season 11 features superstar singer-songwriter Rita Ora joining panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg and Robin Thicke, alongside host Nick Cannon, for all-new theme nights and performances from a new group of masked celebrity singers. The Masked Singer is produced by FOX Alternative Entertainment. James Breen, Craig Plestis, and Cannon serve as executive producers. Breen serves as showrunner. The series is based on the South Korean format created by Mun Hwa Broadcasting Corp.
For the latest information on TRANSFORMERS, including toys and entertainment, follow @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on Instagram, @TransformersOfficial on Threads, @TRANSFORMERS on Facebook and @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on TikTok #40yearsOneLegacy. Join the conversation on April 10 using the hashtag #TheMaskedSinger and tagging @MaskedSingerFox.
Today The Astronauts launched the first major feature update for their dark fantasy first-person shooter, Witchfire. The Ghost Galleon Update includes a host of new content, including player classes, fearsome foes, new events, weapons and spells for the preyer’s arsenal, as well as a shop vendor offering novel items. The update’s name refers to a newly minted Calamity event: a spectral ship infested with demonic minions of the Witch. The Witchfire update is available now on the Epic Games Store; curious witch hunters should check out the latest gameplay trailer for a preview of the game’s fresh new content.
Alongside the new features available in today’s patch, The Astronauts team has implemented careful redesigns of Witchfire’s level progression and Calamity systems, based on Early Access feedback. Players will begin the game with souls-style classes, granting boosts to certain stats and unique gear. Classes include Slayer, Berserker, Hunter, Shadow, Saint and Penitent— this final class is for Witchfire veterans seeking an extra challenge. A new feature, called Gnosis, will allow players to “over-level” (slightly) without a corresponding uptick in enemy difficulty. Gnosis is the preyer’s understanding of dark magic. As this occult knowledge expands, players gain power and uncover hidden paths and events in the game. The update also adds a Calamity Meter on the HUD, which calls attention to player actions (and missteps) that make Calamities more likely.
“I like when gameplay matches lore,” said Adrian Chmielarz, Creative Director and Co-Founder of The Astronauts. “The Witch launches Calamities at preyers as they venture further and further into her realm. The threat of a Calamity is immense, but so is the reward. The witch tends to launch these assaults when players are wounded, at their weakest— which hasn’t always been well-received by players— but this design still feels exciting to me. So we’ve kept the soul of it, but redesigned it to feel more fair. It’s a feature that both teaches you how to play by pointing out mistakes, and motivates you to do better. Yet it’s also an element great players can abuse: trick the Witch into thinking you’re losing, then strike back and reap the rewards. This supports two main pillars of our design philosophy: Competence and Autonomy.”
The redesigns in the Ghost Galleon Update aim to ensure players have agency and understanding of gameplay mechanisms, while still maintaining the intense challenge at Witchfire’s core.
Content available in today’s mammoth Witchfire patch includes:
Delve into the alluring planet of Ilios in BIOMORPH, a hand-drawn metroidvania adventure now available on Steam. Recently funded by Ubisoft, BIOMORPH is a unique metroidvania experience with a twist. Enemies aren’t simply just defeated. Their powers are absorbed enabling players to evolve into a formidable force throughout their crusade.
BIOMORPH is a captivating 2D metroidvania adventure hand-drawn to perfection. Explore the enticing world of Ilios as Harlo, one of the only surviving creatures of their species. Harlo possesses a special ability where they can transform into any fallen creature they vanquish. Absorbing an foes’ power triggers a transformation, granting new abilities for combat and exploration. Creatures of various shapes and sizes add to Harlo’s arsenal. Run faster, burst through locked doors, or fire explosive projectiles all by biomorphing. Strategy is key to Harlo’s success and survival on Ilios.
Bash, slide, shoot, and embody Ilios’ unruly creatures. Players will have the freedom to optimize their builds catered to all styles of play utilizing varied skill sets to take on the challenges Harlo will encounter throughout their journey. Strength and traversal abilities of the creatures will be vital in order to solve puzzles, unlock new areas, and defeat new enemies. Players will explore ancient ruins, abandoned villages, and underground complexes as Harlo, journeying deeper to uncover what caused the mysterious cataclysm on Ilios. Master the ability to biomorph to face combat and unearth everything that Illios and its inhabitants have to offer.
BIOMORPH is now available on Steam for $19.99 USD, and will be launching on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at a later date. Players eager to bring the secrets of Ilios to light can take advantage of a special 10% launch discount for a limited time. Keep up to date by following Lucid Dreams Studio on Twitter, joining the official BIOMORPH Discord Server, and visiting the game’s website.
SEGA® Europe Limited and The Creative Assembly Limited have announced Thrones of Decay, the latest DLC pack* for the award-winning game Total War: WARHAMMER III, due for release this Spring. In a showdown of mohawks, maggots and machines, it welcomes new content for the Empire, Nurgle and Dwarfs including legendary lords, battle units, campaign features, as well as free content for all owners of the base game.
ELSPETH VON DRAKEN, THE DRAGON RIDING MAGISTERIX (EMPIRE)
The Dark Lady of Nuln, Elspeth Von Draken is one of the most powerful Amethyst Wizards of the age. It is said that she is so suffused with magical power that she stands on the periphery of life and death.
Campaign Features:
● Imperial Gunnery School: As the armoury of the Empire, Wissenland & Nuln offer special unit upgrades and powerful abilities in return for Schematics earned from the damage such units inflict on the battlefield.
● Gardens of Morr: A vigilant protector of the Empire, Elspeth establishes these sacred sites in limited number across visible friendly or neutral Empire settlements, providing instant travel to those locations at a cost and with a cooldown.
Battle Playstyle:
● Riding her powerful Carmine Dragon, Elspeth is deadly in every sense of the word. She manipulates the battlefield from range with her innate magical abilities from the Lore of Death before charging into the enemy ranks with her dragon and two-handed Pale scythe.
New Units:
● The Empire ranks are being bolstered by an assortment of arms such as the Marienburg Landship, Steam Tank Volley Gun, Nuln Ironsides, Hochland Long Rifles, Knights of the Black Rose, Master Engineer (Lord), Engineer (Hero) and the indomitable Theodore Bruckner (Legendary Hero).
TAMURKHAN, THE MAGGOT LORD (NURGLE)
A sentient maggot within the rot-bloated corpse of a powerful Ogre Tyrant, Tamurkhan is one of the greatest ever champions of Nurgle. He has but one aim; to spread death and disease in the name of the lord of pestilence.
Campaign Features:
● Tamurkhan’s Chieftains: Tamurkhan must amass an unstoppable warhost that will bring ruin to the world. As such, he embarks on a deadly journey to dominate and recruit powerful warlords from across the Chaos and Norscan tribes to increase the power of his faction.
Battle Playstyle:
● Besieging the battlefield atop his mighty Toad Dragon, and wielding a mighty two-headed axe, Tamurkhan is a tank of a warrior who is deadly in combat. His Feast of the Maggot Lord ability triggers upon death, dealing life-sapping damage upon the enemy to keep him in the thick of battle a little longer.
New Units:
● The bloated ranks of Nurgle ooze strength with the addition of units such as Kayzk the Befouled (Legendary Hero), the Chaos Lord of Nurgle (Lord), the Chaos Sorcerer of Nurgle (Hero), Plague Ogres, Rot Knights, Toad Dragons, Pestigors and Bile Trolls.
MALAKAI MAKAISSON, THE SLAYER ENGINEER (DWARFS)
A defiant mixture of brain and brawn, Malakai Makaisson was once a member of the legendary Engineers Guild before disaster saw him ejected. Eternally shamed, he took up the Slayer’s Oath with the sole aim of seeking redemption through a dignified and bloody death.
Campaign Features:
● Spirit of Grungi: Malakai’s armies march beneath the airborne machine known as the Spirit of Grungi, a legendary airship that the Slayer Engineer can upgrade on the move to increase his battle prowess and even call upon in battle.
● Malakai’s Adventures: As he seeks the glorious doom that all Slayers desire, Malakai Makaisson uses his deadly exploits to test and improve his latest engineering innovations in the most perilous battles he can instigate.
Battle Playstyle:
● Malakai primarily serves the Dwarfs as a ranged support Lord, tossing explosives toward the enemy with the Cinderblast Cluster Bomb, blasting them to bits with his shotgun, and, if anyone gets too close for comfort, smacking them in the face with a massive spanner.
New Units:
● Engineering excellence meets bearded bravery, the dwarf ranks are bolstered by Garagrim Ironfist (Legendary Hero), Daemonslayer (Lord), Dragonslayer (Hero), Doomseekers, Goblin Hewer, Thunderbarge, Grudge Raker Thunderers and Slayer Pirates.
AN ASSORTMENT OF FIENDISH FREE CONTENT
Arriving alongside Thrones of Decay is Patch 5.0, which contains an assortment of free content and major quality of life improvements and bug fixes. These include a yet to be revealed Legendary Lord, a Hero unit, a new campaign feature in the form of the Nemesis Crown, and campaign reworks for the Empire, Dwarfs and Nurgle.
Mutant, in partnership with Hollywood Records and 20th Century Films, is proud to present the premiere physical edition of Mark Korven’s terrifying score to THE FIRST OMEN.
Combining the inventive and dynamic instrumentation he is best known for, Mark Korven (THE WITCH, THE LIGHTHOUSE) has created a truly unsettling and powerful score to this new chapter to the legendary series. Jerry Goldsmith’s Academy Award® winning score for the original 1976 classic THE OMEN is a totemic work of horror cinema. The film is the only time a horror film has ever won an Oscar for its score. Korven clearly knows he has big shoes to fill, because he takes his scoring style to powerful new heights with this brilliant work.
“A lot has changed since 1976, but one thing that hasn’t is that horror scores deserve to be played as loud as possible, on vinyl, from your home stereo.” Says Mo Shafeek, co-founder of Mutant. “It helps that Mark Korven is one of our favorite working composers. His score to THE FIRST OMEN is an incredible achievement and a fitting inclusion in one of the most important legacies of Horror filmmaking.”
Pressed on two 140gram color vinyl discs, housed in printed inner sleeves, contained within a die-cut jacket, this debut physical release will be available for pre-order beginning April 5th on Mutant’s webstore madebymutant.com
Global indie publisher Grindstone and developer Games Farm are thrilled to announce Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel, the thrilling new rogulike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse mythology. Coming to PC via Steam Early Access this autumn, Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel pits you against waves of horrific creatures to earn the divine blessings of ancient Norse Gods in epic battles deep in hostile realms. Grindstone is excited to announce that a playable demo for Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel will be coming to Steam in May.
“We are thrilled to announce Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel and to be working with the talented team at Games Farm.” commented Peter Nagy, CEO at Grindstone. “With Games Farm’s proven track record in creating immersive and challenging game worlds, we are excited to introduce players to this brutal horde-survival experience.”
Spiderling Studios, the studio behind the acclaimed title Besiege, is thrilled to announce a new expansion to their physics-based builder. Venture into uncharted waters, face new challenges, and unleash aquatic mayhem in The Splintered Sea, a Besiege expansion available on Steam on May 24th.
Head to the High Seas
Enriching the original game’s experience, Besiege: The Splintered Sea offers a new expansion to the popular physics-based builder. In The Splintered Sea, players battle through a 10-level oceanic campaign, introducing new block types to bring more chaos to the high seas. Using elements of hydrodynamics, this expansion challenges players to explore new builds capable of above-water combat and undersea exploration. Test your creations in the expansion’s new sandbox, which sees players sailing through a vast archipelago, exploring ancient ruins, and putting their engineering to the test on water courses. Using The Splintered Sea’s eight new aquatic blocks, you can spread your destruction across land and sea!
A Fan Favorite
Launched in Ver. 1.0 in 2020, Besiege continues to reign in the builder genre. Using an intuitive building system, players can construct war machines to destroy villages, annihilate armies, and obliterate castles. With over 70 building blocks available, players can achieve success or epic failure through the limitless creativity of their machine designs. Conquer Besiege’s 55 single-player campaign levels, spanning four island nations ripe for conquest. Players can test their builds in an expansive sandbox environment; once you’re ready, enter the Besiege Multiverse, a multiplayer experience that supports head-to-head combat, intricate puzzle solving, and cooperative conquering.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its partnership with TEKKEN 8, the latest installment of the legendary fighting game franchise from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Chipotle will give TEKKEN 8 players the opportunity to earn in-game currency through digital entrée purchases made on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com.
In addition to the in-game currency offer, Chipotle is launching a new digital menu item inspired by TEKKEN fans, featuring TEKKEN 8 as the title game for the 2024 Chipotle Challenger Series, and serving as the presenting partner of the 2024 Evolution Championship Series (Evo).
Rewarding TEKKEN Fans Through Real Food
Starting April 8, Chipotle will offer TEKKEN 8 players the opportunity to earn premium in-game currency when ordering through the Chipotle app or Chipotle.com and using the promo code EWGF623 while supplies last*. As a nod to the TEKKEN community, the code EWGF623 pays homage to the iconic “Electric Wind God Fist” move.
With every qualifying order placed, players will receive a code for 500 TEKKEN COINS while supplies last, allowing them to purchase various costumes and items in the official TEKKEN 8 in-game shop. Chipotle Rewards members can also redeem 250 points in the Chipotle Rewards Exchange to receive an additional code for 500 TEKKEN COINS**. Players can learn more about the TEKKEN 8 in-game currency offer by visiting: chipotle.com/TEKKEN8.
Introducing: The TEKKEN 8 Battle Bowl
During the TEKKEN World Tour Finals in January, TEKKEN gave its followers on X the opportunity to vote for the ingredients that they think should be featured in the first official TEKKEN-inspired menu item at Chipotle. After more than 38,000 votes, TEKKEN fans chose the following burrito bowl order:
• Chicken, White Rice, Black Beans, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Fajita Veggies, Cheese, and Guac.
The TEKKEN 8 Battle Bowl is available exclusively on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com for a limited time.
2024 Chipotle Challenger Series
Chipotle’s 2024 edition of its signature esports competition will be hosted in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment and feature TEKKEN 8 as its title game. The 2024 Chipotle Challenger Series will be the first-ever branded tournament on the PlayStation® Tournaments platform, and the Grand Finals event will be broadcast live on the PlayStation® esports Twitch and YouTube channels on Saturday, May 4.
All eligible competitors in the Chipotle Challenger Series will earn free chips & guac from Chipotle. The two (2) winners of the Chipotle Challengers Series Grand Finals will receive Free Chipotle for a Year, a trip to Evo 2024 in Las Vegas, a share of $20,000 USD cash prizing, and more.
Chipotle Challenger Series prizing is subject to eligibility and additional terms and conditions. Players can learn more about the 2024 Chipotle Challenger Series at https://playst.cc/chipotle-challenger-series.
Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2024 Presented By Chipotle
For the second consecutive year, Chipotle will serve as a presenting sponsor of the Evolution Championship Series (Evo) in Las Vegas. Building upon its success in 2023, Chipotle will have an on-site Community Lounge at the event and will fuel early bracket runs by providing free entrée cards to pool winners. The brand will also introduce “Chipotle Extra Match” segments during the live broadcast, reducing downtime for viewers and providing coverage opportunities for players who would not otherwise be featured on-broadcast.
“The amazing reception we received from the Fighting Game Community in 2023, notably Evo attendees cheering for our ads when they aired during the competition, has inspired us to double down on our investment in FGC,” said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer at Chipotle. “Gaming is a force shaping culture, so it’s imperative that we show up in the right way for this passionate community by providing real value and access to exclusive experiences.”
After more than 10 years, SCI-FI WORLD: The Experience is finally coming to Los Angeles on May 27th. Located inside the historic former Sears building at 302 Colorado Avenue, the non-profit museum is a 30,000-square-foot collection of science fiction and fantasy props, sets, and costumes.
We are pleased to announce the latest acquisition, the 10 Forward set from Paramount+ Star Trek Picard. The set was used in the opening of Picard episode one, season one, starring Sir Patrick Stewart and Brent Spiner. The original 10 Forward set was first seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1989-1994. 10 Forward is the bar/restaurant where the Enterprise crew often socializes and discusses their problems with Guinan, played by Whoopi Goldberg.
Some of the most iconic original props and replicas from TV shows and films include: The Enterprise Bridge set from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek 1966 Original Series set, with statues of the crew, Star Wars, DC and Marvel, including the Iron Man Hall of Armor, Doctor Who, Planet of the Apes, Lord of the Rings, the 25 foot bubbleship from Oblivion, full size Alien Queen and Powerloader from Aliens, a 35 foot Millennium Falcon bounce house, a 1980s arcade on free-play, a living 17ft long Giganotosaurus dinosaur, and much more!
Tickets start at $20 for children, $30 for adults, discounts for seniors, military and first responders, everyone under 6 or over 90 gets in Free. Annual memberships start at $60. Special discounts for schools and students. Tickets available at www.scifiworld.com
