In a new update released today for The Outlast Trials, indie horror studio Red Barrels adds ‘Countdown’, a new limited-time event for its bloody, Saw-like online co-op multiplayer. Program Countdown straps time-bombs to each player, forcing them to hunt for time extenders as they complete Trials. If the time runs out, the entire team dies a fiery death, resulting in a failed Trial. Get ready to run for precious time; even if you survive this Trial, remember: time comes for us all. The Outlast Trials is available for purchase on Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox stores.
New Limited-Time Event: Countdown.
Program Countdown will be split in 2 parts containing a selection of different Trials and MK-Challenges.
Part 1: Sept. 10 – Sept. 24
Part 2: Sept. 24 – Oct. 8
A brand new Catalog is available for the duration of the Limited-Time Event.
Complete Trials and MK-Challenges in the Countdown Program to earn Event Tokens.
Complete the secondary objective in Countdown Program Trials to gain extra Event Tokens.
Accomplish Tasks in the Countdown category to earn Event Tokens.
Today Owlcat Games, together with Dead Mage and 11 bits studios, are excited to announce the release of the new free DLC for critically acclaimed cRPG, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous.
Out now on PC and consoles, Visitors from Morta brings together the two fantasy worlds of Pathfinder and Children of Morta. The Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous development team worked hard to capture the mood of Children of Morta and preserve its characters’ personalities while bringing them through the doors to the Worldwound, which can be seen in the trailer below.
In Visitors from Morta, John and Lucy from Children of Morta get into trouble in the Worldwound, and only the Knight Commander can protect them. John and Lucy aren’t the only visitors arriving to the world of Pathfinder, however; the Corruption is spreading its evil, and the Knight Commander must stop it while getting John and Lucy — and Ryker, the Bergson family’s wolf cub — back to their world.
This free DLC features:
A new quest in which players must rescue guests from another world and help them return home
A brand new location
Two new archetypes with unique animations and spells designed specifically for John and Lucy (players can also access these archetypes when creating new characters)
A new female hairstyle designed for Lucy, also available in the character editor
Unique enemies infected by the Corruption
The Visitors from Morta DLC is available as a free download for owners of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Players can activate the DLC quest at the beginning of the second chapter before the Hellknights arrive at the camp, or at any point in chapters 3 and 5. The quest is be brought by Anevia, or Arsinoe if Anevia is unavailable. After getting the quest players will see a new location on the map near Kenabres, where they will meet and help John and Lucy!
We’re just two weeks away from the launch of intergalactic adventure-RPG, Beyond Galaxyland, on 24th September.
To mark the milestone, we have a new, extended trailer that explores the story, the zoo-like collection of planets that make up Galaxyland, and the gameplay players can expect to experience later this month – including creature capturing, turn-based combat, and more.
Beyond Galaxyland key features:
● Active turn-based combat: Engage in strategic turn-based battles against a vast range of galactic nemeses, with time-responsive defensive gameplay to minimise damage. Each party member has a range of unique abilities at their disposal, but for an additional tactical advantage, sneakily scan your enemy pre-battle to discover their strengths and weaknesses.
● Interplanetary exploration: From the blizzard-swept planes of Arcos to the tropical jungle ravines of Erros, the neon-buzzing cities of Neo to the arid sand dunes of Xalm, explore a cosmic cluster of unique worlds, each with its own quests, environmental puzzles, and out-of-this-world characters.
● A classic sci-fi adventure: A semi-open 2.5D adventure-RPG in a classic sci-fi fish-out-of-water tale that pays homage to family-friendly adventure and sci-fi movies. Beyond Galaxyland’s story features laughter, loss, peril and friendship, all dipped in a dazzling layer of neon-tastic pixels.
● Epic boss battles:Encounter 25 epic bosses throughout many extraterrestrial travels, including colossal space dragons, flesh eating flowers, and the all-knowing bionic behemoth that is the Nexus Mind.
● Capture & utilise enemies: Successfully capture the many weird and wonderful creatures encountered on different worlds, each possessing exclusive abilities, and later unleash them during the heat of battle.
Stunlock Studios is excited to announce a Free Weekend on Steam for V Rising, the hit Vampire Action RPG Survival game, running from September 12 at 10:00 AM and ending on September 16 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time (PT). For five days, new players can dive into the dark, gothic world of V Rising completely free on Steam, and existing players can take this opportunity to invite friends to join the blood-soaked adventure.
During this limited-time event, players will experience the full game, including all the thrilling content from the recent 1.0 update. This free weekend offers newcomers the chance to awaken as vampires, construct castles, hunt for blood, and battle ancient foes across a vast open world teeming with danger and dark fantasy lore.
For those who fall under the spell of V Rising during the free weekend, the game will be available at a special 30% discount, with all available DLCs also offered at a 20% discount.
What Awaits You in V Rising:
Epic Vampire Adventure: Begin your journey as a newly risen vampire in a world ruled by humans. Feed on blood to grow stronger, evade the sun’s deadly rays, and engage in intense PvE and PvP combat
Explore and Conquer: Explore seven expansive regions, challenge 57 unique bosses, and uncover the secrets of the Ruins of Mortium, a new wintry zone introduced in the latest update
Build Your Vampire Castle: Construct and customize your own gothic castle, a base of operations from which you and your clan can launch raids, defend against enemies, and dominate the realm
Face Legendary Foes: Battle the infamous Dracula, Werewolves, Witches, and the powerful Church of Luminance
Epic Pictures’ specialty horror label DREAD presents HAUNT SEASON, the chilling tale of a costumed killer infiltrating a Midwest haunted house, blurring the lines between performance and reality. HAUNT SEASON will have a limited theatrical run beginning October 4, and on October 8 the film will be available to rent or purchase on video-on-demand (VOD).
HAUNT SEASON was filmed on-location at a working Midwest haunted house during its Halloween season. The film utilizes practical effects and jaw-dropping SFX makeup to achieve its terrifying kills. The film features prominent YouTube stars Rob Scallon and Craig Benzine in supporting roles. The film features music by Composer Rasheed Thomas of the band Nonpoint, and the soundtrack features songs from YouTube stars Rob Scallon and Andrew Huang.
Epic Pictures CEO Patrick Ewald says, “DREAD is the leader in Halloween films, and with HAUNT SEASON arriving just in time, it promises to kick off the spookiest time of the year in terrifying style. Brace yourself for a cinematic thrill that only DREAD can deliver.”
“HAUNT SEASON is about the world of passionate creatives. Partnering with a real haunted house gave us incredible insight into the world of haunters and there were so many parallels to our world of indie production.” says writer/director Jake Jarvi. “It’s about creative people doing what it takes to turn their dreams into reality. Except in this case one person’s dream is killing a whole lot of people.”
The official synopsis for the film reads: A masked maniac targets cast members at a suburban Halloween haunt attraction, turning their staged injuries into gruesome real-life horrors. As the terror escalates, the lines between performance and reality blur.
HAUNT SEASON is written and directed by Jake Jarvi (The Rob Scallon channel, The Platoon of Power Squadron, The Girl). Starring Rob Scallon (The Rob Scallon channel, Sonic Boom, WheezyWaiter), Craig Benzine (Wheezywaiter, Algorhythm, Oscar’s Hotel for Fantastical Creatures), Stephen Kristof, Jeremy Warner (Reporting for Christmas, The Coming, The Unseen), Katelin Stack (The Evil Three, Evil Lurks, The Natural) and Adam Hinkle (Chicago Fire, The Park, Under Covers). Produced by Eliza Toser (The Platoon of Power Squadron), Stephen Kristof, Jeremy Warner and Jake Jarvi.
About Epic Pictures Group
Founded in 2007, Epic Pictures is an independent content studio with the mission of delivering the best-in-class genre entertainment “for fans, by fans.” Epic Pictures produces, finances, and distributes approximately twenty-thirty independent genre films a year. In 2013, the company established Epic Pictures Releasing which is its US focused distribution division. In 2017, Epic Pictures acquired the world’s most popular horror website, Dread Central, and launched its unique horror label, Dread, followed by its AVOD channel, DreadTV. In 2019, Epic Pictures started the horror gaming site, DreadXP, with a focus on editorial, reviews, podcasts, and original streaming content. In 2020, DreadXP began a video game production and publishing division in collaboration with some of the most innovative developers in the independent gaming space.
Today, Critical Role, a leader in innovative storytelling, announced its new Fall 2024 programming lineup across YouTube, Twitch and its membership program Beacon.tv. Back by popular demand is season two of The Re-Slayer’s Take, as well as the newest show from Midst and Third Person, UNEND. In addition, Tales from the Stinky Dragon, a popular actual play show starring well-known storytellers formerly of Rooster Teeth, will officially launch its third campaign in partnership with Critical Role and Beacon. Fans can also look forward to the relaunch of an old favorite, Narrative Telephone, and a thrilling new companion show to The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3 (premiering October 3 on Prime Video), titled Insight Additions. Also continuing are the Beacon exclusive one-on-one Fireside Chats, this time with founders Travis Willingham and Ashley Johnson. Last, but not least, Critical Role will once again perform live in-person while revealing the final version of its upcoming tabletop roleplaying game Daggerheart, with Critical Role Presents:A Daggerheart Critmas Story LIVE.
What: The Re-Slayer’s Take Season 2 Description: In Season 2 of The Re-Slayers Take, the group discovers that, despite having defeated the Timberblight, their mission is far from complete. Issylra’s shadows are still haunted by more ghosts, including some from the Re-Slayers’ own past. The cast is led by a duo of game masters, George Primavera and Nick Williams of Hero Club, with the main cast including Jasmine Bhullar (Dimension 20), Jasper William Cartwright (Three Black Halflings, Not Another D&D Podcast), Caroline Lux (Story Pirates), and Jasmine Chiong (Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight). When: September 9 Where:
Beacon members can listen to the first three episodes now, and stay two weeks ahead
Non-Beacon members get the first episode now, with episodes available weekly
What: Tales from the Stinky Dragon Campaign 3 Description: A team of trained soldiers is caught in the middle of a war between distant deities and under-dwelling devils. As they turn the tide of this celestial crusade, a voice beckons them from the beyond—destiny or doom? Dungeon Master Gus Sorola (Red vs. Blue, Black Box Down, Halo 3) leads this band of misfits and fellow former Rooster Teeth crew, including Barbara Dunkelman (RWBY, Always Open), Chris Demarais (A Simple Walk Into Mordor, Black Box Down, Good Morning from Hell), Jon Risinger (On the Spot, Class of X Podcast), and Blaine Gibson (Good Morning from Hell, Camp Camp) – in Tales From The Stinky Dragon! When: September 30 Where:
Beacon members will experience the episodes ad-free with a 48-hour early-access window
Non-Beacon members will have access to each episode following the Beacon early access window
New episodes continue every other Monday, with episode two airing on October 14
What: Midst: UNEND Description: Several decades after the events of MIDST and Moonward, a supernatural ship and a remarkable crew set forth on an expedition to explore the highest heights, deepest depths, and furthest reaches of the known cosmos. But their journey is fraught with peril as they discover truths and realities far stranger than any of them could ever have imagined. Three narrators – Xen, Sara and Matt, also known as Third Person – are the storytellers in this out of this world journey. When: October 9 Where:
Beacon members will get to listen to the first three episodes right away and ad-free, and stay two weeks ahead
Non-Beacon members will get the first episode on October 9, with new episodes available every Wednesday
What: Narrative Telephone Description: The beloved Narrative Telephone returns in a refreshed monthly series!Much like the game of telephone we all played in elementary school, Narrative Telephone involves a group of friends telling and re-telling a short story from one person to the next; with only their memory to help them recount what they heard. As the story inevitably changes and distorts it becomes more and more outlandish and hilarious. They then gather to watch the results and react, comment, commiserate, and joke about the chaos that ensues. When: October 16 Where:
Beacon members will have access to the first episode on October 16
Non-Beacon members will have access to the first episode on October 30
Following the first episode, the monthly show will be available to Beacon members two weeks ahead of non-Beacon members
What: Insight Additions Description: Get a peek behind the scenes of The Legend of Vox Machina in Insight Additions! Sam Riegel (Scanlan Shorthalt, Executive Producer) and Travis Willingham (Grog Strongjaw, Executive Producer) will serve as hosts alongside members of the Critical Role cast and special guests where they’ll discuss all the intricate details behind each episode. When:
LIVE Cocktail Party, Critical Role-style on October 4 to celebrate the premiere of The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3
Episode 1 (which covers The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3, episode 1-6) will be streamed on October 15, with the VOD available October 17
Episode 2 (which covers The Legend of Vox Machina Season 3, episode 7-12) will be streamed on October 29, with the VOD available October 31
Where:
Episode 1:
STREAMED on Twitch, YouTube and Beacon
VOD available October 17 on YouTube and Beacon
Episode 2:
STREAMED on Twitch, YouTube and Beacon
VOD available October 31 on YouTube and Beacon
What: Beacon Exclusive Fireside Chats with Travis Willingham & Ashley Johnson Description: A LIVE monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) series where you can sit down and learn more about our Critical Role cast and guests! Questions will be curated directly from Beacon members via Discord and each episode will feature a different cast member. Previous chats – which are available now on Beacon.tv – have included Taliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel, Matthew Mercer and Marisha Ray. When:
Ashley’s fireside chat will take place LIVE on September 23
Travis’s fireside chat will take place LIVE on October 21
Where:
Exclusively on Beacon.tv
What: Critical Role Presents: A Daggerheart Critmas StoryLIVE with the cast and founders of Critical Role Description: Watch Daggerheart played LIVE with the cast of Critical Role for a special Critmas one-shot at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ on December 7th! Game Master Matthew Mercer will lead players Travis Willingham, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, and Marisha Ray through an exciting live actual play of Daggerheart with Lenore Riegel (aka Momlan) serving as Master of Ceremonies. PLUS VIPs get to contribute to a LIVE session zero ahead of the main show! When:
Live show: December 7
VOD: December 19
Where:
Live show: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ – tickets can be purchased HERE
Beacon: Members will gain access to the “live show experience,” a more theatrical version of the show, where viewers will get a close-up look at the players and experience the performance just as the live audience did at the venue, as well as the VIP Session Zero
Non-Beacon: Fans will gain access to the live show VOD
For more information on everything Critical Role has going on, visit critrole.com.
CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR) today announced an update to its award-winning low-noise RMx series of power supplies with ATX 3.1 compliance, a native ATX 12V-2×6 connector, a manual fan speed control knob, and other improvements. Boasting Gold-certified efficiency (up to 91%) and an A+ noise rating from Cybenetics, the new RMx series includes fully modular, ultra-flexible embossed cables that simplify cable routing even in the most challenging of PC builds. Cooled by a 140mm Fluid-Dynamic Bearing fan with a magnetic dome structure and a manual fan override knob, the RMx series remains one of the quietest and most reliable power supplies available.
“We’re pleased to launch the new RMx Series with an entirely new electrical design that includes a six-layer PCB for better thermal and electrical performance, an upgraded fan, and full ATX 3.1 compliance,” said Jon Gerow, Director of Power Supply Research and Development at CORSAIR. “We’re also happy to announce it achieved the Cybenetics Gold™ rating for efficiency and the A+ rating for audible noise.” Each RMx power supply features 100% Japanese electrolytic capacitors and delivers its rated power output at a 50°C ambient temperature, ensuring reliable power and longevity even under high-stress conditions.
Available in 750W, 850W, and 1000W models, every RMx Series PSU is fully ATX 3.1 compliant and includes a native 12V-2×6 connector to support both current and future high-end GPUs. The 140mm FDB fan is PWM controlled and features a half-dome structure that reduces surface friction, resulting in less noise and an improved lifespan. The specially calculated fan curve ensures fanless operation at low loads and minimal noise as power ramps up. Users who wish to override this can do so quickly and easily using the included knob on the rear of the unit.
The RMx Series features fully modular, embossed cables that are sleek and ultra-flexible, capable of making tight bends when connecting to nearly any device within a case, allowing for easy concealment. The 12v-2×6 cable includes low-profile combs for a clean look that compliments your GPU rather than obscuring it. The RMx PSU enclosure is all-new, featuring a stamped, low-restriction fan grill and an improved connector layout with clearer labeling. For users who want a splash of color, the RMx Series is compatible with CORSAIR Premium Individually Sleeved Type 4 PSU cables and our ARGB PSU cable strips, sold separately.
RMx Series power supplies measure 150mm x 86mm x 160mm and include a wide variety of cables and connectors that vary based on the model purchased. For more information, please visit www.corsair.com.
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Omni One, the full-body VR gaming system from Virtuix, launches today for consumers: preorder units are shipping out, and open orders are now available.
Omni One provides a next-level, all-in-one immersive experience for VR gaming. Featuring an innovative 360-degree treadmill, Omni One invites players to experience virtual worlds like never before. Patrol the streets of enemy-infested cities, survive heart-pounding boss battles, or explore exotic locales while unraveling elaborate mysteries. Physically walk, run, jump, and crouch through favorite games of all genres from an awe-inspiring new dimension.
Omni One comes with everything you need including a customized Pico 4 Enterprise headset along with the treadmill and overshoes with sensors for tracking movement. Assembly and disassembly take minutes, and the system’s wheels make it easy to move and stow away as necessary. Forget dedicating an entire room to a VR setup; Omni One offers a convenient portal to other worlds whenever desired.
The 50+ titles coming to Omni One have been specifically optimized with this movement in mind, like Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Sniper Elite VR, Amid Evil, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, and Ilysia. Play exclusive titles developed by Virtuix to take full advantage of the hardware, like competitive multiplayer shooter Elite Force and co-op zombie wave shooter Dead Zone. Or, connect Omni One to a VR-capable PC and play thousands of titles.
Following the successful shipment of hundreds of beta units and receiving enthusiastic feedback from early users, Virtuix is pleased to conclude its preorder phase, having secured over 3,000 preorders. Preorders begin shipping today on a first-come, first-served basis. Given Omni One’s greater-than-expected demand, customers purchasing today, either buying outright or with the monthly payment plan option, can expect to receive their Omni One system starting in January 2025.
“Bringing full-body VR to homes has always been our mission, and we’re beyond grateful to our beta community and the thousands of preorder customers for sharing our vision,” said Jan Goetgeluk, CEO of Virtuix. “When you play on Omni One and experience how much the system’s freedom of movement immerses you in the game, you will never look the same at traditional ways of gaming.”
Omni One is available now for purchase for $2,595, with monthly payment plans starting at $90. To stay updated on all things Omni One and to learn more about the launch, visit virtuix.com.
The World of Tanks development team is excited to launch one of the biggest updates of the year: Hailstorm. This update introduces a wealth of exciting content, including a new line of Czechoslovakian light tanks with completely new firing mechanics, more dynamic Random Events, a fully reworked Crew Perk system, and a brand-new Battle Pass Season. Additionally, there is a special Back in Action event for those who have been away for a while, offering the chance to earn great rewards like days of Premium account, vehicle rentals, credits and more.
Leading the charge in this update is the new line of Czechoslovakian light tanks, consisting of four swift flankers with the formidable Tier X Vz. 71 Tesák at the top. The high-tier tanks feature unique autocannons that unleash thousands!! of rounds per minute, so tankers should be ready to master these dynamic firing mechanics. Three vehicle branches just got stronger so players can expect the updates to the Bat.-Châtillon 25 t, M48 Patton, and K-91 branches.
Eight maps have been revamped for gameplay comfort, and three more have received Random Events. Players will witness the central plant in Pilsen being bombed, a plane crashing on the Malinovka mountain, and a rockslide altering the landscape in Karelia. These events reshape the battlefield, creating fresh opportunities and challenges.
The improvement of the Crew Perk system, which has undergone significant changes over several years, culminates in this update. From now, each crew member can learn up to 6 perks, and the XP earned thereafter will allow players to receive universal training manuals. Alongside these enhancements, players will find new and rebalanced perks, bonus perks, and more. This is the perfect time to fine-tune crew’s setup, as there will be a one-month period of free perk resets available after the first login to experiment and optimize.
Finally, the last Battle Pass Season of the year infused by the Waffenträger universe, echoing the excitement of the future battle, is ready to explore. It unveils Max von Krieger’s early life and features exclusive customization rewards.
World of Tanks Update 1.26: Hailstorm is now live and ready for players to enjoy.
V/H/S/BEYOND, the seventh installment of the V/H/S franchise will feature six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape.
Poster Debut
Directors: Jordan Downey, Christian Long & Justin Long, Justin Martinez, Virat Pal, Kate Siegel, and Jay Cheel
