Author - Jerry Paxton

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

Fathom Events Unveils Halloween Thrills for October

It’s the spookiest month of the year. As we countdown to Halloween, Fathom Events has a month of scary, suspenseful, and super-fun features coming this October – seven in all. So, gather your ghouls & head on down to your local cinema. Load up on candy & distance in the dark. There’s something for everyone at the movies from Fathom Events.

Fathom recently kicked-off the October festivities with one of the most popular horror films of all time, “Friday the 13th 40th Anniversary,” which continues on the on the 9th and 10th. Next up is TCM’s Big Screen Classic’s series presentation of “Psycho” 60th Anniversary (The Uncut Version), followed by TCM’s “The Shining” 40th Anniversary, “Memories of Murder” from Academy Award® winning director Bong Joon Ho, “RiffTrax: Jack-O” from the stars of the classic MST3K, and TCM’s “Ghost” 30th Anniversary. The month concludes with a presentation of the Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle-directed, National Theatre Live staging of “Frankenstein” (2020 Encore) with Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch.

TCM Big Screen Classics: Psycho 60th Anniversary (The Uncut Version)
Mon., Oct. 11, Tues., Oct. 12 & Fri., Oct. 16

One of the most shocking films of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho changed the thriller genre forever. Join the “Master of Suspense” on a chilling journey as an unsuspecting victim (Janet Leigh) visits the Bates Motel and falls prey to one of cinema’s most notorious psychopaths – Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Named No. 1 on the AFI’s “100 Years…100 Thrills” list, this notorious film has become a cultural phenomenon. Be prepared to see one of the scariest movies of all time at a special event that includes the uncut version of the film and exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

TCM Big Screen Classics: The Shining 40th Anniversary
Sat., Oct. 17, Tues., Oct. 20 & Thurs., Oct. 22

When writer Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) –who has a history of alcoholism and child abuse–takes a job as winter caretaker for a hotel high in the Rocky Mountains, he, his wife (Shelly Duvall) and their psychic young son will be isolated until spring. But once the first blizzard closes the road out, the accumulated power of evil deeds committed at the hotel begins to drive Jack mad. Now there may be no escape for his wife and son in this haunting madness, memory and family violence. This anniversary event also includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

Memories of Murder
Mon., Oct. 19 & Tues., Oct. 20

Memories of Murder tells the harrowing true story of the hunt for a sadistic serial rapist and murderer terrorizing a small province in 1980s South Korea. Marking the first of many successful collaborations between four-time Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho and leading man Song Kang Ho, the film follows the paths of three increasingly desperate detectives as they attempt to decipher the violent mind of a killer in a futile effort to solve the case.

Now, seventeen years after its initial release, and a year after the real culprit was identified, this cult classic takes its place as a modern masterpiece.

Added Value: Exclusive Q&A featuring Bong Joon Ho and Edgar Wright.

RiffTrax: Jack-O
Wed., Oct. 21

The RiffTrax guys (stars of the classic Mystery Science Theater 3000) bring their comedic riffing treatment to the 1995 Halloween horror classic Jack-O. An evil warlock, “Jack the Pumpkin man,” rises from the grave to seek revenge on the descendants of the man who put him there years ago. What follows is a campy Halloween night rampage by Mr. Jack as he terrorizes the town to get his vengeance. The starts of RiffTrax, Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett, will be your comedy guides to this fun B movie as well as lead off by riffing a cheesy Halloween safety short.

TCM Big Screen Classics: Ghost 30th Anniversary
Sat., Oct. 24 & Sun., Oct. 25

One of the most memorable romantic films ever and winner of two Academy Awards®, Sam (Patrick Swayze), living as a ghost, discovers his death wasn’t just a random robbery gone bad. To help him reconnect with the love of his life, Molly (Demi Moore), and solve his own murder, he enlists the talents of a skeptical psychic (Oscar®-winner Whoopi Goldberg), who doesn’t even believe her own abilities. Ghost is a supernatural mystery-thriller that will cross over into your heart and never leave. Ghost will surprise you, delight you, make you believe. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this timeless romantic classic at a special event that includes exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies.

NT Live: Frankenstein (2020 Encore)
Wed., Oct. 28

Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) as Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) as his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal.

Captured live on stage in 2011, this thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost one million people in cinemas around the world.

EVENTS FOR EVERYONE
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America, including live events. Fathom delivers a wide variety of programming and experiences to U.S. and global cinema audiences, and is the largest distributor of documentaries, faith-based and inspirational content. Fathom is also at the forefront of bringing anime, performing arts, and classic film to moviegoers worldwide.

Audiences can count on Fathom to curate and deliver exclusive entertainment at their local movie theater, giving fans of any genre the opportunity to share in unique and memorable experiences on the big screen. Fathom audiences enjoy exclusive bonus content, including live streamed Q&As and panel discussions, behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen footage, expert insights into beloved film, special messages from favorite movie and television stars, and more.

For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com

Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Breakaway Launch Trailer

Today the smash-hit hardcore FPS Insurgency: Sandstorm celebrates the arrival of the massive Operation: Breakaway content update, available to download now for free. This time, Security forces have gone rogue and joined the Insurgents! Patch 1.8 introduces a new co-op mode, map, weapons, cosmetics, and more. And now’s the perfect time to dive in — Insurgency: Sandstorm is on sale for 50% off on Steam now until October 12.

Operation: Breakaway’s new co-op game mode is Outpost, designed for fast, fun and frenetic defensive action. You’ll start with limited equipment and gain more as you work through waves of increasingly difficult enemies. Losing an objective forces you to retreat to a new area to hold — but be careful: you can only fall back so much before it’s game.

There’s also new weapons and attachments to discover in today’s update. Security forces get the low-recoil AUG A3 assault rifle, while Insurgents have the high-fire rate FAMAS F1. Weapon customization has expanded, too, with six new weapon upgrades, including new underbarrel shotguns and foregrips for all classes.

Last but not least, Insurgency: Sandstorm’s new map — Tell — features a tight style of urban close-quarters combat that’s unique from the game’s other maps. It squeezes everyone together for more fast-paced action, where the new underbarrel shotguns can really come into play. But there’s still plenty of room for multiple flanking routes for more tactical and methodical players.

Today’s update also includes new cosmetics matching the rogue security theme. Enjoy free outfits on each side with rogue cop uniforms for Insurgents and internal affairs officers for Security. In addition, a Breakaway-themed bundle including four paid DLC packs is out now.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is developed by New World Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. For more information, visit https://insurgency-sandstorm.com.

Netflix Unveils Holiday 2020 Lineup

Today, Netflix is merry to announce and debut holiday series and film release dates, first look images, posters, trailers…and a partridge in a pear tree!

Whether you want a joyful musical comedy, magically festive romance, or delicious sugar fix, Netflix NEW holiday titles have just what you need to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.

October 28
🎬 Holidate

Coming in November
📺 Überweihnachten

November 10
📺 Dash & Lily

November 5
🎬 Operation Christmas Drop

November 13
🎬 Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey

November 18
📺 Holiday Home Makeover with Mr. Christmas

November 19
🎬 The Princess Switch: Switched Again

November 20
🎬 Alien Xmas

November 22
🎬 Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square

November 24
📺 Dragons: Rescue Riders: Huttsgalor Holiday

November 25
🎬 The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two

November 27
📺 A Go! Go! Cory Carson Christmas
🎬 Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker
📺 Sugar Rush Christmas: Season 2

November 29
📺 Wonderoos: Holiday Holiday!

Coming in December
📺 Home For Christmas: Season 2
📺 How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding

December 1
🎬 Angela’s Christmas Wish
📺 The Holiday Movies That Made Us

December 3
📺 Chico Bon Bon and the Very Berry Holiday
🎬 Tudo Bem No Natal Que Vem

December 4
📺 Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas
📺 The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 3

December 5
📺 Mighty Express: A Mighty Christmas

December 8
📺 Super Monsters: Santa’s Super Monster Helpers

December 9
📺 Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love: Christmas
📺 The Big Show Show: Christmas

December 11
📺 A Trash Truck Christmas

Baldur’s Gate 3 Early Access Out Now

Today’s release into early access marks the beginning of a long journey toward full launch. Working directly with the community, the team will continuously iterate and improve upon the game, adding new content along the way. RPGs this large, with so many permutations, thrive from feedback as new features and fixes are incrementally added to the game. Early access gives players a chance to participate in development and gives the team an opportunity to explore different game ideas with a live community.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is an expansive, cinematic, player-driven RPG based on 5e D&D. It features a rich character creation system where players can create an avatar based on 16 different D&D races and subraces, select their cantrips, skills and abilities, and enter a world where their actions truly define the story. With a parasite planted in their brains, players wake up aboard a burning Nautiloid ship racing across hell at the center of an epic fight between Mind Flayers and red dragons. And that’s just the very beginning of this journey. Players will encounter many challenges upon their return to the Forgotten Realms in a tale about fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival — and the lure of absolute power.

Baldur’s Gate 3 expands on Larian’s award-winning narrative gameplay through the advent of cinematic storytelling and with dice rolls for key decisions throughout the game, in and out of combat. Dialogue options often have multiple responses, some of which may require a dice roll to succeed, defined by both luck as well as the attributes of the player character, or the circumstances of the situation.

The Forgotten Realms are a vast, detailed and diverse world, and there are secrets to be discovered all around. Verticality is a vital part of exploration. Players can sneak, dip, shove, climb, and jump as they journey from the depths of the Underdark to the glittering rooftops of the Upper City. How you survive, and the mark you leave on the world, is up to you.

Major Features:

  • Online multiplayer for up to four players allows adventurers to join forces in combat and split their party to follow their own quests and agendas. Concoct the perfect plan together… or introduce an element of chaos when your friends least expect it!
  • Evolved, turn-based combat based on the D&D 5e ruleset. Team-based initiative, advantage and disadvantage, and roll modifiers join combat cameras, expanded environmental interactions, and a new fluidity in combat that rewards strategy and foresight.
  • Define the future of the Forgotten Realms through your choices and the roll of the dice. No matter who you play as or what you roll, the world and its inhabitants will react to your story.
  • Player-initiated turn-based mode allows players to pause the world around them at any time, even outside of combat, letting you set up a tactical advantage before combat begins, pull off a heist with pin-point precision, escape a fiendish trap and more. Split your party, prepare ambushes, sneak in the darkness — and create your own luck!

Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition Announcement Trailer

Today, Bloober Team and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) have announced that Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition, a brand-new version of the Blair Witch story built specifically for the VR experience, will be coming to the Oculus Quest platform on October 29th, 2020 – just in time for Halloween. Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition will be available in the Oculus Store for $29.99.

Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition is a new version of Bloober Team’s Blair Witch story, built specifically for VR from the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear. It is a story-driven, psychological horror game where users experience first-hand the toll that fear can take on the mind through an original story inspired by the cinematic lore of Blair Witch.

The Blair Witch story has been rebuilt for the Oculus Quest platform to offer a uniquely immersive and horrifying VR experience. With environments redesigned for more interactivity and accommodate new creature encounters. In addition, there is a new control system and mechanics for your canine companion, Bullet – give him a treat right out of your hand, pet him at any time, and even play fetch! Players can enjoy a 360 immersive experience in the Black Hills Forest.

Features:

  • New ways to interact with your sidekick, Bullet
  • Newly-designed interactive environments to immerse you in terror
  • Catch, throw, and stack objects that you find throughout the woods
  • Map out your theories with an interactive marker to draw on paper and other objects
  • Drawers, doors, gates, and car trunk open at your touch in your investigation
  • Snap branches with your hands
  • Operate handles and buttons and unlock doors with keys and codes plan escapes
  • New control system optimized for horrifying VR gameplay
  • Eerie new sounds and spine-chilling in-game events to surprise and scare players
  • Additional encounters with the mysterious forces that lurk in the forest

Designed with the Oculus Quest platform in mind, Blair Witch: Oculus Quest Edition supports higher resolution and high-quality textures made possible by the power of this new hardware.

Blair Witch is planned to release on additional VR platforms in the coming months.