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Skate in the Heart of Prague in Session: Skate Sim

NACON and creā-ture Studios are pleased to announce the arrival of new additional content for Session: Skate Sim, now available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store).

Session: Skate Sim is also celebrating its second anniversary! Since its launch in September 2022, the game has been regularly enriched with no less than 6 additional contents and has already won over 2.5 million players worldwide. The studio aims to continue actively supporting the game and plans to bring new updates and additional content on a regular basis.

In the heart of the Czech capital, in Letná Park, players can now enjoy a brand-new spot renowned for its breathtaking views over Prague and its festive atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for skateboarding enthusiasts to celebrate the game’s 2nd anniversary! This additional content also includes 6 new Object Dropper items and 2 exclusive outfits.

Session: Skate Sim invites players to dive into the genuine 1990s skateboarding way of life, when each stretch of pavement and each stairway was a great location for your favorite stunt. The game’s ultra-realistic physics bring the sensations of skateboarding to life, and the studio has even integrated ground-breaking gameplay, a first in a skateboarding game: the “True Stance Stick”, where each foot is independently managed using the two sticks. With a learning curve that is just as demanding as in real life, players have to practice how to control their board and pull off all the different stunts available in the game, from the simplest to the most complicated. The integrated editing tool lets each player immortalize their greatest achievements on video.

Shout! TV Presents: Handpicked Horror

Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV proudly present Handpicked Horror, a scream-worthy streaming event curated by celebrated horror-loving stars and filmmakers, including Mike Flanagan (The Life of Chuck, The Fall of The House of Usher, The Haunting of Hill House) and Kate Siegel (Hush, Midnight Mass), Akela Cooper (M3GAN, Malignant), Felissa Rose (Sleepaway Camp, Terrifier 2) and Tracie Thoms (Death Proof, 9-1-1). Tune in each weekend in October for double-feature selections, including special introductions that delve into why each film was selected. Stay tuned for an upcoming streaming event from Mike Flanagan & Kate Siegel, coming to Shout! TV later this year. See the full programming schedule for the marathon below:

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:

Weekend 1: Akela Cooper

  • Friday 10/4

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Chopping Mall

    • 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT: Q: The Winged Serpent

  • Saturday 10/5

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Night Of The Demons

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: A Bay of Blood [English-Language]

  • Sunday 10/6

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: The Crush

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Slaughterhouse Rock

Weekend 2: Felissa Rose

  • Friday 10/11

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Sleepaway Camp

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Camp Cold Brook

  • Saturday 10/12

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Magic

    • 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT: Doppelganger

  • Sunday 10/13

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Slumber Party Massacre II

    • 9:30PM ET / 6:30PM PT: Munchies

Weekend 3: Tracie Thoms

  • Friday 10/18

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Black Christmas

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: The Slumber Party Massacre

  • Saturday 10/19

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Night of the Living Dead

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Day Of The Dead

  • Sunday 10/20

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: The Stepfather

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Witchboard

Weekend 4: Mike Flanagan & Kate Siegel

  • Friday 10/25

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Alligator

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: Piranha

  • Saturday 10/26

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Nosferatu the Vampyre

    • 10:30PM ET / 7:30PM PT: Exorcist III

  • Sunday 10/27

    • 8PM ET / 5PM PT: Dog Soldiers

    • 10PM ET / 7PM PT: MST3K: The Touch Of Satan

The marathon can be viewed on Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV; as well as the Shout! TV app on Roku, Android, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV; and the following digital streaming platforms – Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Local Now, Plex, Sling Freestream, LG Channels, available on LG Smart TVs, Fubo, Xumo Play and LiveTVx, available on Google devices.

Looney Tunes Wacky World of Sports Launch Trailer

The Looney Tunes are back in action in Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports, which launches today on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. Jump into four fast-paced sports with your Looney Tunes favorites in solo play or local multiplayer in the first Looney Tunes video game on all home consoles in over a decade.

Compete against friends and family with the Looney Tunes squad in arcade-style basketball, soccer, golf and tennis. Play as your favorite Looney Tunes all-stars and choose the characters that best suit your play style. Avoid wacky obstacles and gain power-ups to incite chaos solo or in four-player local co-op!

Key Game Features

 Four Action-Packed Sports: Take on all rivals in 2v2 arcade basketball, 1v1 or 2v2 arcade tennis, 4-player golf, and 4v4 arcade soccer!

 Squad Up With Your Favorite Tunes: Choose from nine iconic playable characters each with their own specialties, including Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Taz, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

 Compete With Friends: Enjoy arcade sports action solo or with up to four players in local co-op.

 Travel the Loonieverse: Play across iconic worlds like Galactic Outpost Delta, Porky’s Barn, Foghorn’s Farm, Road Runner’s Canyon, Whispering Woods, Martian Command Center, Granny’s House, and many more!

 Unleash the Full Acme Arsenal: Disrupt your opponents in the wackiest ways possible, but watch out for that anvil!

EA SPORTS FC 25 Official Launch Trailer

Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) invites players around the world to experience new gameplay innovations and social experiences through FC IQ and Rush with EA SPORTS FC™ 25, available now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch™.

From Madrid to New York, Sydney to Riyadh, Paris to London, and more – current footballing stars, including FC 25 cover athletes Jude Bellingham and Aitana Bonmatí, were joined by legends of the game such as Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho and Didier Drogba, to celebrate the launch of the new title across 8 global locations. Stars got to try out the latest game in the longstanding series, ahead of its official launch today. Competing in 5v5 Rush tournaments, the worldwide events saw football’s top athletes, streamers, creators, and cultural icons compete against one another whilst the flagship event in Madrid culminated in a live performance from EA SPORTS FC™ 25 soundtrack artist and reggaeton legend J Balvin, presented by Spotify™.

“I’m so proud of our global studio teams and all their efforts in delivering the next chapter of the world’s game with FC 25, including our most social experience ever with Rush”, said John Shepherd, VP & GM, EA SPORTS FC. “Players will experience competition like never before, as well as a total overhaul of tactics, strategy, and authenticity with FC IQ. And for the first time ever in any football game, we welcome women’s football to the pitch with an authentic Career experience, which has allowed us to achieve game mode parity between men’s and women’s football in EA SPORTS FC 25.”

A Fresh New Way to Play and Win Together with Rush

Integrated across Ultimate Team™, Clubs, Kick-Off and Career Mode in EA SPORTS FC™ 25, Rush is an all-new 5v5 experience that harnesses the same gameplay controls and true-to-football mechanics of 11v11. Players can hit the pitch together with friends in groups of four and an AI-controlled goalkeeper to put their chemistry to the test across a range of game types. In a single player, fast-paced experience in Manager Career, Rush will have players take control of their Youth Academy development throughout the season with new playable 5v5 tournaments.

MORE INFO: Rush

FC IQ Takes the World’s Game to the Next Level

FC IQ will overhaul the game’s tactical foundations to deliver more strategic control, smarter teammates, individual Player Roles, and more authentic collective movement in every 11v11 match. A new AI model that’s powered by real-world data from some of the greatest teams in football, FC IQ influences how players think and behave on the pitch through all-new Player Roles. Team tactics and more realistic collective movement modernizes positioning at both ends of the pitch which changes how each team plays, offering greater variation from match-to-match.

MORE INFO: FC IQ

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 Future Saga Chapter 2 DLC Teaser

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today released a new trailer for the upcoming DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 DLC. FUTURE SAGA: Chapter 2 DLC is coming soon and more information will be available in the future. In this new trailer, players will get a preview of the second chapter of the FUTURE SAGA DLC as well as the next stage of Fu’s plan.

Watch the DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 FUTURE SAGA Chapter 2 DLC teaser trailer (ready for embedding) here:

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is the ultimate Dragon Ball gaming experience, packed with thrilling action, epic battles, and endless customization options. Players can create their own character, explore Conton City and team up with iconic characters from the series as a teacher to train and be ready to battle against formidable enemies to rescue the flow of History. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 is currently available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam. For more information on the game, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/dragon-ball-xenoverse-2.

Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Teaser

Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO and developer Gust unveiled the first teaser trailer for their new Atelier game, Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian. Set in the universe of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, this new Atelier title will embark players on a magical adventure, featuring a new protagonist.

The game is currently in development and scheduled to release in 2025 on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Windows PC via Steam®.

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Dagon: Complete Edition – Announcement Trailer

We are proud to announce that Dagon: Complete Edition will launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch on October 10th, 2024. The game will contain all the content previously available on PC, along with a brand new console-exclusive DLC – What the Moon Brings.

This was made possible through the cooperation of Feardemic (Console Publisher) and BitGolem (Developers).

Explore the unique works of H. P. Lovecraft via the interactive stories of Dagon: Complete Edition – an extraordinary collection depicting the horrors creeping beneath the waves, festering within delirious minds, and more.

Dagon: Complete Edition includes:

  • Base game Dagon: by H. P. Lovecraft – step into the shoes of a former WWI ship officer and experience the story that shattered his sanity
  • The Railway Horror DLC – dive into the writer’s mind and uncover what haunted his very dreams (based on Lovecraft’s actual nightmare)
  • The Little Glass Bottle DLC – experience a treasure hunt story written by the author when he was just 7 years old
  • Brand new console exclusive What The Moon Brings DLC – enter a dream-like world and immerse yourself in cosmic horror behind the wall of sleep

Matrix Games Hosts Home of Wargamers Event

Matrix Games is the home of serious wargamers, with “grognard” and turn-based strategy titles. The publisher unveiled exciting announcements throughout today’s event and highlighted many updates for several of its key titles such as Modern Naval Warfare, Armored Brigade 2, Commander: Europe at War, featuring developer interviews, showcasing pictures and revealing videos.

Marco Alessandro Minoli, Director of Publishing in the Slitherine Group has stated: “We continue to invest in the wargaming niche because we believe games have the unique ability to engage audiences beyond the more mainstream market. The goal of the Matrix Games brand is to nurture and serve this audience by offering a blend of traditional hex-based wargames and innovative titles we believe represent the future of the hobby.”

Games covered during HOW 2024

Modern Naval Warfare
Modern Naval Warfare is a next-generation naval combat simulator. Lead developers, the Maslas Brothers, had a livestream to showcase their progress. Today, during HOW 2024, Matrix Games released a new trailer featuring American surface ships, along with a gameplay sequence showing a P-8 Poseidon aircraft attacking a Chinese DDG, and a submarine torpedo tracking an enemy surface vessel.

Armored Brigade II
Nikola Sandic, from Veitikka Studios, discussed the features and improvements in Armored Brigade II. A substantial amount of gameplay was showcased in a 15-minute video, highlighting Armored Brigade II’s leap to the new 3D engine. Matrix Games also announced that Armored Brigade II will be published this November, exclusively on the Matrix Games Store.

Rule the Waves 3 
Rule the Waves 3 has its first DLC on the way. Rule the Waves 3 – Expanded Battles will allow players to design fleet battles outside of the regular campaign. Players will be able to customize options, such as the time period of each fleet. Custom ship designs will be available for the new skirmish mode. Additionally, several pre-made historical battles will be included, such as the Battle of the Denmark Strait, where HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales fought the Bismarck and Prinz Eugen. Get ready to sail: Matrix Games announced that the Beta testing will begin in early 2025.

Commander: Europe at War
The game was presented through an in-depth interview with Hubert Cater from Fury Software, the developer. This is an impressive 3D remake of the 2007 Matrix game Commander: Europe at War. From a technical standpoint, it features AI improvements and enhancements to the user interface, offering greater visual clarity for smoother gameplay and a broader game view. In terms of gameplay, compared to the 2007 version, a more intricate decision-making system has been added, along with a deeper, more elaborate diplomacy system that allows players to influence the course of matches.

Home of Wargamers 2024 also covered updates on

  • Flashpoint Campaigns franchise
  • Gary Grisby’s War in the East 2
  • Nuclear War Simulator
  • Command: Modern Operations Franchise

FAIRY TAIL 2 – Game System Overview Trailer

Today at Tokyo Game Show 2024, KOEI TECMO America and developer Gust unveiled new details about the combat system in FAIRY TAIL 2, the new action RPG based on the popular manga and anime franchise FAIRY TAIL. In an epic new trailer, fans can discover more about real-time battles that Natsu and his friends will encounter when fighting against Emperor Spriggan Zeref and his elite team, the Spriggan 12. A direct sequel to KOEI TECMO’s 2020 game, FAIRY TAIL 2 will be released Dec. 13 across the PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Nintendo Switch™, and Dec. 11 on Windows PC via Steam®.

To capture the intensity and thrill of the Alvarez Empire Arc, FAIRY TAIL 2 features revamped real-time magical battles packed with even more spectacular action. In addition to their powerful emblematic attacks, the FAIRY TAIL guild members will unleash impressive attacks in cooperation with their allies by using “Link Attacks” and “Unison Raid” to defeat their enemies. Speed, precision and synergy will be the key to a triumphant strategy over the formidable Spriggan 12 mages.

In the newly unveiled trailer, fans get a glimpse of the new character progression mechanics that will allow them to create their own FAIRY TAIL experience by managing the skill progression of their favorite characters. Players will also be able to deepen their FAIRY TAIL experience by unlocking character stories as they advance through the story, giving them the opportunity to discover new facets of these beloved characters thanks to brand-new, original sequences and interactions.

Additionally, during the “KOEI TECMO LIVE! at TGS 2024” livestream on Sept. 27, 2024, fans will discover more about the game through live gameplay footage with special guests Tetsuya Kakihara (CV Natsu), Sayaka Ohara (CV Erza), and the game’s producer, Hiroshi Kataoka.

In addition to the standard edition which is now available for pre-order, a special edition will also be exclusively available through the NIS America store. The “FAIRY TAIL 2 GUILD BOX” edition includes the base game, the visual artbook “Sorcerer Magazine Special Issue: Game Release Edition Vol.2” inspired by the “Sorcerer Magazine” as seen in the original work, a Special Shikishi with Holographic Finish (three types in total), and more.

Fans will be also able to digitally pre-order the “FAIRY TAIL 2 Digital Deluxe Edition” at a later date which will include additional in-game content such as costumes, characters, scenarios, and various DLC to enhance the game experience! More information will be shared soon.

Everyone who either physically or digitally purchases FAIRY TAIL 2 will also have access to the “Miss FAIRY TAIL Contest” costume for Lucy as an early purchase bonus which will be available to download from the digital storefronts until Dec. 27, 2024.

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Empire of the Ants 8 Minutes of Gameplay Trailer

Publisher Microids and development studio Tower Five are thrilled to present new images from the video game inspired by Bernard Werber’s work, Empire of the Ants. These reveal new, exclusive gameplay sequences from various missions: Exploration, Tactical, and Strategic. The release is scheduled for November 7, 2024, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, the game will be one of the first to fully harness the power of the PlayStation 5 Pro at 60 frames per second, ensuring a smooth and immersive experience.

Discover the Retail Limited Edition of the Game:

  • Full game

  • Official Steelbook

  • Exclusive lithographs

  • Digital artbook

  • Downloadable soundtrack

Also Discover the Digital Deluxe Edition:

  • Full game on PC with 3 days of early access

  • Digital artbook

  • Exclusive wallpapers

  • Downloadable soundtrack

Immerse yourself in an ant-scale ecosystem in the heart of the Fontainebleau forest. You play as the 103,683rd ant determined to protect its colony. With Empire of the Ants, every decision matters, every move is strategic, and every conquest reflects your skill in exploring a world where the small are mighty! Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with local fauna will be necessary to overcome the many challenges awaiting players.

Developed by Tower Five using Unreal Engine 5, the video game Empire of the Ants will offer players a real-time strategic experience inspired by Bernard Werber’s iconic saga. Players will dive into a thrilling adventure where they must make a colony of ants prosper through tactical and strategic battles in a world of enormous proportions. Strategy, exploration, battles, and alliances with local fauna will be necessary to emerge victorious from the many challenges awaiting players.

“THE WORLD OF THE INFINITELY SMALL IS ABOUT TO DELIVER ITS GREATEST BATTLE”

Bernard Werber’s saga has captivated millions of readers worldwide with its fascinating universe and reflections on human nature. We are very happy to offer players the opportunity to discover this universe from a new perspective through this video game adaptation.