Author - Jerry Paxton

[REDACTED] Launch Trailer

Striking Distance Studios and KRAFTON, Inc. are proud to unleash [REDACTED] onto the world today. This isn’t just another sci-fi roguelike—this is a no-holds-barred, action-packed, punk rock dungeon crawl set in the brutal halls of Black Iron Prison, the state-of-the-art penitentiary from The Callisto Protocol. Available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Steam, and Epic Games Store, [REDACTED] throws you into the chaos where death isn’t the end. It’s just the beginning.

The goal: make it to the last escape pod alive. But it won’t be a cakewalk as you survive hordes of infected inmates, dodge security systems that want you dead, and outsmart rival survivors who are gunning for you. You’re not some overpowered hero — you’re a security guard just trying to make it out alive. But with an arsenal of deadly weapons, suits, upgrades, and wild experiments at your disposal, you might just stand a chance… or you’ll die trying (again).

  • FIGHT, DIE, ADAPT: Each death is a learning experience. Starting fresh each run, build up your loadout with powerful experiments, weapon schematics, and buffs to battle through Black Iron. When you die (and you will die), use your hard-earned loot to purchase new permanent weapons, suits, and skills. Get stronger, experiment with your strategy, and get out!
  • FIGHT YOUR LAST CORPSE: When you die, you leave more than a coverall-clad carcass behind. Defeat the reanimated corpse of the last guard to succumb to the prison’s dangers to earn a powerful experiment. But beware, it’s not going to be an easy fight. The semi-alive guard has the same loadout they had when they met their untimely end and a few extra tricks up its sleeve to keep things spicy.
  • ROUT YOUR RIVALS: You are not the only person to survive the initial outbreak or willing to use a bit of violence to get to the last escape pod. Some prisoners – and even your correctional service colleagues – are just as eager to escape. They will make escaping harder by attacking you remotely or challenging you to a one-on-one duel. Race them, attack them back remotely, and fight them to the death to make it out alive.
  • DO OR DIE: Let’s say you made the perfect build, battled through all the bosses, ran through rivals, killed your corpse, and are now standing in front of that last escape pod. Sure, you could leave it all behind for the sweet taste of freedom. Or you can risk it all for one last hardcore do-or-die run back through the prison! Fail and you lose everything. But if you succeed, you’ll unlock new powerful permanent gear!
  • FUTURE PUNK: Immerse yourself in a world dripping with attitude, where vibrant, graphic-novel visuals and a 180bpm arcade-punk soundtrack by Mutato Muzika set the pace for relentless action. The game’s sharp, irreverent style injects a unique energy into every moment of [REDACTED]’s sci-fi chaos.

Corsair Introduces K70 PRO TKL with Rapid Trigger and FlashTap Tech

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) is excited to infuse its MGX magnetic switch technology into a competitive tenkeyless form-factor with the all-new K70 PRO TKL keyboard. Replete with sought-after features such as FlashTap and Rapid Trigger, the K70 PRO TKL is ready to dominate the competitive gaming scene.

The K70 PRO TKL debuts all-new CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches that harness Hall-effect sensors for ultra-fast magnetic activation. The K70 PRO TKL features Rapid Trigger, which accelerates actions by registering and resetting keys instantly, outpacing even the best mechanical switches. Combined with the ability to customize actuation distance from an ultra-sensitive 0.1mm to a deep 4.0mm*, the K70 PRO TKL adapts to every playstyle.

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The K70 PRO TKL also offers FlashTap as an option. A brand new SOCD system that enables users to perform esports-grade character movement, FlashTap revolutionizes in-game movement, with modes that prioritize the first or last key pressed. Used in conjunction with Rapid Trigger, FlashTap makes rapid-strafing and move-mirroring in games faster than ever before.

Users can instantly switch from casual to pro with Game Mode. In one button, settings optimize, easily mispressed keys lock, RGB lighting turns static, and Rapid Trigger activates for instant input registration.

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When milliseconds matter, CORSAIR AXON hyper-processing technology keeps the K70 PRO TKL from losing time to input lag or delay, putting those critical moments back into players’ hands for match-deciding moves. The wired-only K70 PRO TKL boasts 8,000Hz hyper-polling to register keypresses in just one eighth of a millisecond.

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CORSAIR continues to innovate by bringing its best-in-class multi-sensory experience to the K70 PRO TKL. Subtle enough for distraction-free gaming, pre-lubricated MGX Hyperdrive switches have a sturdy double-rail structure that makes every keypress consistent and wobble-free. Two layers of premium sound-dampening foam reduce unwanted noise for softened acoustics that are extra rich and satisfying.

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“Today’s top players demand not only the fastest gaming gear available, but also a keyboard that fits their setup and enhances their play,” said Thi La, President and COO at CORSAIR. “The K70 PRO TKL combines proprietary hardware with powerful iCUE software, which serves as the nucleus for all our products. Competitive gamers now have the ability to customize and control their gaming experience in a way only CORSAIR can provide.”

Speed goes by many names: Hall effect switches, Rapid Trigger, 8,000Hz hyper-polling, FlashTap… But we call it the K70 PRO TKL.

*The recommended range for accuracy is 0.4-3.6mm.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR K70 PRO TKL gaming keyboard is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized online retailers and distributors.

K70 PRO TKL is backed by a 2-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about CORSAIR K70 PRO TKL gaming keyboard, please visit:

www.corsair.com/k70-pro-tkl-gaming-keyboard

For a complete list of all CORSAIR gaming keyboards, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/c/keyboards

Blood Bowl 3 2024 World Championship Details Revealed

Cyanide Studio and NACON are pleased to present a detailed look at how the Blood Bowl 3 2024 World Championship – the game’s second official tournament – will be run. Blood Bowl 3 is a tactical turn-based fantasy football game adapted from the popular eponymous board game from Games Workshop, available on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

More information on the tournament is available here

Now that the qualifying rounds are over, the 64 players in the running are preparing for the next stages of the competition: a group phase (October 27 to November 15), followed by a knock-out phase (November 18 to December 1), culminating in the “Final 8” (December 6 to 8).

The culmination of the competition, the “Final 8” phase will comprise the quarter finals, the semi finals and the finals, broadcast on NACON’s official Twitch channel, and will bring together the 8 best Blood Bowl 3 players. They will face off for the honour of becoming the tournament champion and for a share of the €8,000 cash prize, divided between them. Furthermore, this last phase of the competition will be hosted by three commentators and analysts well known to fans of the game: MisspelledTree, AndyDavo and JimmyFantastic.

Dead Island 2 Reaches 10 Million Player Milestone

Dead Island 2 – the thrilling first-person action zombie slaying RPG set in the iconic, gore-drenched streets of Los Angeles – has hit a record ten million players.

Watch the Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition launch trailer here:

The milestone was reached on the same day that Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition launched, offering a free upgrade to all Gold Edition owners, granting them access to all the content HELL-A has to offer.

Whether you’re an existing player or brand new to the franchise, this is the ultimate entry ticket to HELL-A. Dead Island 2 Ultimate Edition includes the base game, HAUS and SoLA (Dead Island 2’s twisted story expansions), and a bucket load of stylish cosmetics and deadly weapons, including:

  • Golden Weapons Pack
  • Memories of Banoi Pack
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Weapon Pack
  • Pulp Weapons Pack
  • Red’s Demise Katana
  • All six Slayers’ Premium Skin Packs

And for anyone who has yet to give Dead Island 2 a try – there will be free playable trial versions on Xbox and PlayStation digital storefronts. This allows you to play a limited session (both single player and co-op) of the game with your save game progress transferring to the full version once you purchase.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Out Now

Today, SQUARE ENIX® launched LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE, the latest entry in the critically acclaimed narrative adventure franchise LIFE IS STRANGE. Developed by Deck Nine Games, LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE is an all-new supernatural murder mystery starring the return of popular character Max Caufield that will excite both new and returning players. The game is now available for Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation® 5, and PC via Steam® and Windows Store. A Nintendo Switch™ version will launch in the future.

Watch the launch trailer, ‘FEEL EVERYTHING’:

“LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE is the culmination of four years of love and hard work from our wonderful team,” said Narrative Director Felice Kuan. “It’s been a privilege to continue the story of such a beloved character on a bold, emotional journey. At the end of this game, we say that Max Caulfield will return. We have great plans for exciting new adventures for Max – stronger after the events of Caledon and ready to face both her past and her future.”

To complement the player experience, a rich original score from Tessa Rose Jackson and Feel For Music; fresh new songs from dodie, chloe moriondo, Matilda Mann, and New Dad; and dozens of thrilling licensed tracks to bring the world to life is also now available. Listen to the OST here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vtgMNSYCWFJ3ruxaBuq8B

Universal CityWalk Hollywood Celebrates Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary with Cafe and Merch

Universal CityWalk Hollywood celebrates global pop icon Hello Kitty’s milestone 50th anniversary by unwrapping a selection of scrumptious new menu items available at the highly-popular Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe along with 50th-anniversary merchandise at the all-new Sanrio Smile Shop. This kicks off on Friday, November 1, which is Hello Kitty Day when Hello Kitty celebrates her birthday and limited-time 50th items will be available through December 31.

The Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe and the Sanrio Smile Shop are located adjacent to one another at the heart of Universal CityWalk and complement the Animation Studio Store located within Universal Studios Hollywood which features a wide selection of Hello Kitty merchandise including exclusive items only found at the theme park.

The one-of-a-kind Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe is adding an assortment of 50th-themed items to its unique, grab-and-go menu with artfully designed creations to reflect Hello Kitty’s playful spirit, including a 50th Cookie Sandwich, 50th Anniversary Cake and Sparkling 50th Drink, which is a strawberry soda with coconut cream foam on top. Prepared by Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash, the limited-time offerings join other Hello Kitty and Friends-themed sweet treats, including Hello Kitty® Mousse Dome, Seasonal Mousse Domes, Strawberry Cake, Berry & Cream Churro, Macaron Set and Hello Kitty® Cookie. The venue also serves supercute signature beverages, including Hello Kitty® Strawberry Green Iced Tea, My Melody™ Lemonade, Kuromi™ Berry Iced Tea, Tuxedosam™ Lemonade, Keroppi™ Matcha Latte, Chococat™ Frozen Mocha, as well as two new hot drinks – the Mocha Bow Bomb Latte and the Hot Chocolate Bow Bomb – that will make their debut on November 1.

The Sanrio Smile Shop, located next to the Hello Kitty and Friends Cafe, is a vibrant new store that celebrates all things Sanrio and Hello Kitty, inviting guests to step into the very pink world of Hello Kitty and her beloved friends – Cinnamoroll™, Keroppi™, Kuromi™, My Melody™, Badtz-Maru™ and Chococat™.

The shop features an assortment of themed merchandise and a treasure trove of iconic statement pieces, featuring a limited-time-only Hello Kitty 50th Anniversary merchandise line available now until the end of the year, while supplies last. The celebratory line features an array of Hello Kitty t-shirts, plush, ceramic mugs, tumblers, notepads, stationery kits, lanyards, cell phone bags and backpacks. Customers will also find a selection of products themed in honor of the new Hello Kitty and Friends Café, including bright pink aprons emblazoned with the cafe’s logo, magnets, signs and hats. All merchandise at the new shop radiates the cheerful spirit of Hello Kitty, making it a paradise for fans looking to take home a piece of beloved memorabilia.

To commemorate Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary within the theme park, Hello Kitty debuted a soft pastel pink dress that reflects her iconic sense of style while capturing her endearing timeless appeal. Donning this new outfit, Hello Kitty can regularly be spotted welcoming and posing with guests and fans when they visit her at the Animation Studio Store.

More information about Universal CityWalk and Universal Studios Hollywood is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter)

To learn more about Sanrio, please visit www.sanrio.com and follow @sanrio and @hellokitty on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Pinterest and subscribe to the Hello Kitty and Friends YouTube Channel.

Turtle Beach Announces the Stealth Pivot Controller

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today unveiled another groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind controller, the Turtle Beach® Stealth™ Pivot. This new, premium smart controller works both wirelessly and in wired mode for Windows 10/11 PCs, and is Designed for Xbox and compatible with Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as an advanced wired controller. The Stealth Pivot also features Bluetooth® 5.2 to connect with compatible Android devices and smart TVs. The Stealth Pivot’s standout feature is the unique, rotating thumbstick and button control modules that deliver simple, precise, and enhanced gameplay for any game type. One layout provides traditional PC & Xbox gamepad controls, and the modules can be easily rotated and locked back into place to produce a stick and button layout more suitable for fighting games. The Stealth Pivot is crafted from premium materials, including built-in Hall Effect sensors in the rotating control modules, and gamers can also explore an impressive and extensive list of customization options.

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot controller launches November 26, 2024, and is available for pre-order at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide for $129.99/£119.99/€129.99 MSRP.

“Turtle Beach’s Stealth Pivot delivers a new level of innovation in controllers by giving gamers the ability to play more of their favorite games using one controller,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The Stealth Pivot’s unique rotating modules that switch between traditional, fighting game, FPS, and MMO button and stick layouts is an industry-first, and its premium design and compatibility with PC, Xbox and via Bluetooth make it a great controller for playing more games on more platforms.”

The Stealth Pivot Wireless Smart Controller is designed for revolutionary gameplay. The Stealth Pivot’s rotating button and stick modules quickly switch between core button layouts including FPS, action, and racing games on one side, and revolved layouts for fighting and retro games on the other side. Gamers can play wirelessly and lag-free on PC using the 2.4GHz wireless transmitter, as well as in wired mode for PC and on Xbox consoles using the included USB cable. Gamers can also connect to compatible Android devices and smart TVs via Bluetooth 5.2. The Stealth Pivot controller also features Turtle Beach’s Connected Command Display which offers a variety of on-board customization options, including the ability to show social notifications. Additional customization is available through the Turtle Beach Control Center 2 app available on Xbox consoles and PC, and iOS and Android devices.

Contactless Hall Effect AntiDrift™ thumbsticks allow the Stealth Pivot to provide high-resolution, smooth control without drift, while adjustable trigger stops can be modified on-the-fly to suit the game being played – shorter hair trigger locks for faster FPS games or set to full travel for precise throttle and brake control when playing racing games. There are also four mappable microswitch buttons and up to five onboard profiles, allowing gamers to set the Stealth Pivot to their exact preferences per game.

For split-second in-game adjustments, the Stealth Pivot has a Quick-Slide Adjustment Switch located at its center. This switch has a return-to-center toggle and customizable RGB lighting, all of which can be mapped to a variety of functions. The Stealth Pivot’s D-pad can also be set to classic digital input, or analog thumbstick response and tuned for fast actuation and reset, which is ideal for dishing out critical combos or completing complicated platform jumps. Turtle Beach’s Pro-Aim™ Focus Mode, which tunes thumbstick sensitivity for enhanced long-range accuracy, is also available as a preset for any of the four mappable buttons.

Dual rumble motors in the Stealth Pivot’s handles and triggers provide immersive vibration feedback and are fully adjustable via the Connected Command Display. A long-lasting 20-hour wireless battery life keeps PC gamers locked in the action, and the included USB cable supports play-and-charge capability when battery life runs out. The USB cable is required for use with Xbox consoles. And no Turtle Beach controller would be complete without offering the ability to connect any wired 3.5mm headset to get a suite of critical Turtle Beach gaming audio features, including EQ presets, Superhuman Hearing®, game and chat volume mix, and more.

For additional information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTokTwitterInstagramFacebook and YouTube.

DON’T SCREAM Official Launch Trailer

Digital Cybercherries are pleased to announce that DON’T SCREAM is exiting early access today for its full 1.0 release. This new game from the studio that brought you the colourful action-figure title HYPERCHARGE: UNBOXED takes a sharp tonal turn to deliver a ‘90s found footage-inspired horror game where you explore a mysterious forest for a terrifying 18-minutes (unless you’re too scared to move). The twist is that if you scream, you have to restart.

DON’T SCREAM launched in Early Access in October 2023, quickly becoming a breakout hit. In just its first week, the game sold over 100,000 units, driven in part by its meteoric rise as a streaming sensation.

Time only progresses as you move in DON’T SCREAM and you can’t predict the scares. You must calibrate your microphone in-game so that every whimper, jump, or even a minor squeak is registered as a scream, increasing the challenge. With dozens of dynamic scares, each playthrough offers a unique experience.

The 1.0 release of DON’T SCREAM on October 28th comes with a whole host of improvements, including:

  • Improved performance for smoother gameplay
  • Enhanced scares with better models, animations, effects, and sounds
  • Improved pacing of scares, with a greater focus on tension and buildup
  • Tons of new places to explore in the forest and existing areas look much better
  • Completely redesigned sound for a more immersive experience
  • Hugely improved microphone calibration
  • Some enemies can now kill the player
  • New environmental dangers
  • Steam achievements and relics to find to incentivise replayability
  • New battery mechanic to make things more challenging
  • Completely overhauled user interface that’s easier to use
  • Progress page where players can track their progress
  • Improved environmental storytelling
  • Game now has much more replayability
These are just the highlights that you can expect when the game hits ahead of Halloween! Those who have already tried the game in Early Access even more changes, with essentially every single aspect of the game enjoying improvements for the 1.0 release.

“The time DON’T SCREAM has spent in Early Access has really helped us define what makes this game tick and that’s all been channeled into a host of massive improvements that we are unleashing today with the 1.0 release,” said Joe Henson, Creative Gameplay and Marketing Director at Digital Cybercherries. “Thanks to everyone for your support and feedback in helping us make the best version of the game yet.”

The Outlast Trials Geister Limited-Time Event Trailer

Indie horror developer Red Barrels is adding a new limited time event with unique rewards to the world of The Outlast Trials, just in time for Halloween, as the scientists at the Murkoff Corporation test new hallucinatory therapies on the completely-willing volunteer participants of PROGRAM GEISTER. The Outlast Trials is on-sale for 33% off during Halloween across Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation®, and Xbox®

Based on the real-world brainwashing experiments that took place in Montréal in the 1950’s and ‘60s, The Outlast Trials features multiplayer co-operative escape room-style tests in an underground psychiatric facility that give way to twisted nightmares. With up to four players, complete tasks and solve puzzles while evading the psychotic killers that lurk within the facility.

PROGRAM GEISTER features new Trial variators, new tasks, new limited-time player rewards, improved jumpscares, a new MK-Challenge, and a new lobby minigame. Part 1 takes place from October 29th–November 12th, and Part 2 follows from November 12th–November 26th.

  • New MK-Challenge “Eliminate the Past” – Shred documents detailing Murkoff’s history of war crimes to secure your escape.
  • Improved Jumpscares – When your sanity wanes, receive a visit from the Skinner Man…
  • New PROGRAM GEISTER Variators:
    • EXTRACT ORGAN SAMPLES. Find deceased Reagents and extract organ samples for analysis.
    • HALLUCINATIONS? Are they side effects from Murkoff’s therapies, or is something more nefarious at play?
    • MORE IMPOSTERS. More Imposters in the Trial: Violent adversaries that look like your teammates and mimic their nameplates.
    • NO PLAYER NAMES. Player names are hidden, making Imposters more potent and harder to detect. (Intensive and Psychosurgery Difficulties)
    • ENRAGED ENEMIES. Enemies are on high alert! (Intensive and Psychosurgery Difficulties)
  • New Tasks:  Tasks are divided into two parts, with each task rewarding Event Tokens, Stamps, and a random Geister item. Complete Part 1 of the Geister tasks to unlock Part 2.
  • New Sleep Room Minigame: Tennis, the first digital video game created by Murkoff and offered exclusively to facility residents.
  • New “GEISTER” Event Catalog: With event currency earned during PROGRAM GEISTER, players can unlock unique cosmetics for their Reagents and their sleep chambers

Active Matter – Announcement Trailer

A new multiplayer FPS is planned for 2025, with a closed beta starting in the upcoming weeks. Gaijin Entertainment and Matter Team are happy to announce Active Matter, a new mind-bending tactical hardcore shooter set in a fractured multiverse. The game will be available for purchase on PC (at Steam and Gaijin.Net stores), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in 2025. The exact price and release date will be announced later. The Closed Beta Test of Active Matter is planned for 2024 at Gaijin.Net, and players are welcome to sign up at the game’s official website to ensure they do not miss this opportunity.

Active Matter players control operators stuck in a time loop, returning, time and again, to the same point after each death. They choose a loadout and enter quantum-unstable zones, rich in active matter – a substance capable of warping and ripping the very fabric of space and time. Rivals from other timelines, physics-breaking anomalies that change the gravitational force, and ethereal beings stand in the way. Players harvest active matter, collect the loot, and extract it to a safe area before the whole zone ceases to exist with everything inside it.

Active Matter is a realistic, hardcore shooter that blends PvPvE and PvP elements with authentic weapons and gear. It is set in a bizarre, chaotic world inspired by SCP lore. Active Matter randomly displaces objects from alternate timelines into quantum-unstable zones and allows players to replicate items from other timelines when in a safe area on their own base. The arsenal in Active Matter is based on real-world military technology and tactics, with war seemingly the only constant across the multiverse.

More information on Active Matter is available at the official website