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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Coming to Halloween Horror Nights 2024

2024/06/27

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

If there’s something strange. If there’s something weird… An ancient artifact unleashes an evil force that threatens to destroy the world in all-new haunted houses, inspired by Sony Pictures’ latest film, “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” debuting at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort on Friday, August 30 and at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, September 5.

The all-new “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” haunted houses at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort bring the latest installment of the global Ghostbusters franchise to life as well as iconic ghosts, creatures and characters from the beloved classic series in authentic haunted houses that capture the horror and humor for which the films are known. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” will transport fans of the film franchise to New York City where the Spengler family teams up with the original Ghostbusters who are now at the helm of a top-secret research lab for their ghost-busting enterprise. With the daunting discovery of an old relic that has set free the vengeful spirit of Garraka, who threatens to freeze everyone to death, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their city and save the world from a second Ice Age.

As guests venture through the haunted houses, they will find themselves in the sinister world of the supernatural, from Ray’s Occult Books shop to the Ghostbuster’s new high-tech lab and containment facility to the dank New York City sewer system. Fans will embark on this petrifying journey alongside the Ghostbusters, encountering iconic ghosts who slime and nefarious villains who are out for revenge – all while trying to escape an army of ghastly creatures bent on cracking bones and turning their veins into rivers of ice. As they navigate their way through freezing and frightening conditions, the Ghostbusters will need their wit and humor to defend the city they love from a terror too chilling to believe.

Select tickets and special vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights are on-sale now, including single-night tickets, Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour, which provides Priority V.I.P. entry to the haunted houses, and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour that offers a glimpse into how the scares are brought to life via a daytime, lights-on journey through select haunted house. Tickets for Universal Orlando’s first-ever Premium Scream Night on Thursday, August 29 – an unprecedented, limited-capacity event that gives fans access to everything they love about Halloween Horror Nights before the event officially opens – are also now available. More information about all Universal Orlando’s current Halloween Horror Nights offers and entitlements can be found at www.universalorlando.com/halloween.

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides access to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the premium R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

For fans interested in digging deeper into the terror at Halloween Horror Nights, check out the Discover Universal Blog, which unearths more details about the two original haunted houses – “Monstruos 2: The Nightmare of Latin America” and “Dead Exposure: Death Valley” – at Universal Studios Hollywood. New updates will be posted regularly for the events at both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Fans can get their Halloween Horror Nights gear now with an all-new merchandise collection available for purchase at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, as well as online at http://shop.universalorlando.com. New items include a t-shirt and hat for the “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” haunted house.

Additional details, including new haunted houses coming to both Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon. For more information and to purchase tickets for Universal Studios Hollywood’s event, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween. For more information and to purchase tickets for Universal Orlando’s event, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.

City Bus Manager Launch Trailer

2024/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

After a successful Early Access period with over 1,300+ reviews of which 90% positive, City Bus Manager, the strategic management bus company simulation game developed by PeDePe and published by Aerosoft, has now fully released on Steam for PC for the price of 27,99€ with a launch discount of 30%!

In City Bus Manager, players can build and manage their own bus company from scratch, anywhere in the world. With the power of OpenStreetMap, players get to choose the exact starting location of their bus depot and create their own routes, managing passenger traffic, staff, and finances to build a successful and profitable bus empire.

During Early Access, the game received an overwhelming response from the community, with 90% of Steam reviews being positive. Players from all over the world have been building and managing their own bus companies, with over 500,000 played games and 40,000 cities getting new and upgraded bus routes in game!

City Bus Manager features a wide range of customization options, allowing players to personalize their bus company and depot to suit their style. With real-life data used to simulate passenger behavior, players must balance schedules, staff, and finances to keep customers happy and their buses running smoothly.

The full release version now adds the scenario game mode, ticket inspectors and new statistics for players to analyze the company’s profitability.

Key Features:

Play in every city and country worldwide
Real satellite data, bus stops, and POIs from OpenStreetMap
Bus modding and steam workshop
Scenario mode with limitless options
Create your own routes in your city
Track your buses live with realistic passenger volume and route planning
Build and customize your own depot
30 different bus models (including own repaints)
Manage your employees and hire reliable and experienced staff
Service center with ticket sales
Passenger feedback and reviews
Extensive tech tree
Random events (e.g. rail replacement transport)

“We are thrilled to finally release City Bus Manager in its full form, after a really successful Early Access period that built our community, helping us, amongst other things, squash over 4,000 bugs and feature requests!” said Niklas Polster, co-founder at PeDePe. “It’s wild to think there’s already been half a million plays during Early Access, we can’t wait to see more people join in and see the community’s creativity and business skills continue to do amazing things in game and out!”

“It has been an amazing development cycle for PeDePe, and we are proud to see how the PeDePe team was able to meet the huge expectations that the fans of City Bus Manager had,” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “Now that we’re leaving Early Access, we hope to continue this positive trend, seeing the game become the bus management simulation that players dreamt of.”

Metal: Hellsinger VR Demo Now on Steam

2024/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Funcom® is excited to announce that Metal: Hellsinger® VR, the heavy metal Rhythm Shooter developed by Lab42 Games, will launch in Fall 2024 on Meta Quest 2 & 3, Meta Quest Pro, and PS VR 2, and is available to play right now in a new demo on Steam.

The demo features the brand-new lobby, an immersive new location from which you can select your level, music, loadout, and more. The demo features Voke and Stygia, the two first missions in the game, along with four weapons; Paz, your loyal and loquacious skull, who will also sear your enemies with fiery bolts; Terminus, a wickedly agile sword; The Hounds, a set of demonic twin pistols; and Persephone, a shotgun with a thunderous bark to match both its bite and the beat.

As part of the Upload VR Showcase, the demo was introduced by Matt Heafy, guitarist and lead vocalist for heavy metal band Trivium, in a new video.

All the weapons can be aimed freely in full VR. Shoot to the beat and – if you have a free hand – show your enemy the sign of the horns before you blast them away. Just like in the original game, each weapon has its own powerful ultimate that unleashes havoc on the enemy, such as the double-time tempo slashes of Terminus, or the stunning lightning strike of Paz.

Players can enter Hell headfirst on Steam right now and slay the hordes of Hell to the award-winning soundtrack written by composer duo Two Feathers and performed by metal legends such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Matt Heafy (Trivium), and Alissa White-Gluz (Arch Enemy).

Once the headset comes on and the music starts pounding, Metal: Hellsinger VR snaps you into an unparallelled state of frenetic demon-slaying flow. Experience a taste of it in today’s free demo, and the full game in Fall 2024.

Deep Cuts Official Reveal Trailer

2024/06/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher tinyBuild and developer Scythe Dev Team, the masterminds behind Happy’s Humble Burger Farm, revealed Deep Cuts, a cinematic horror VR rescue mission, during today’s UploadVR Showcase. Deep Cuts will arrive later this year on Meta Quest, with Steam VR and PSVR 2 support coming in 2025.

Following the success of Happy’s Humble’s Burger Farm, Scythe and tinyBuild return with yet another exhilarating horror experience, this time blending it with classic cinema in an all-new way only achievable in VR. Plunge into a messy physics-based action gameplay with highly interactive worlds, a hair-raising atmosphere, and a rich narrative.

Lights, camera, action! Filmmaker Elise Weber and best friend/creative partner Malcolm Micheaux enjoyed an illustrious career until their villainous cartoon creations went mad. As Elise, explore the Lights Camera Faction studio premises in hopes of saving Malcolm. Enter a series of blockbuster worlds based on the duo’s extensive film catalog alongside Bowie, the only sane cartoon character left.

Take Elise right into the heart of a movie set. Survive the ‘80s horror-inspired “Forsaken Festival”, fend off creatures in the ‘70s space thriller “Origin Drill”, or take a stroll through the Wild West in “Bastard Town”.

Each blockbuster world contains numerous interactable objects – grab a boom mic for an improvised weapon, fire off a prop machine gun, and discover hidden lore secrets. Solve intricate puzzles with the help of time manipulation abilities, and embrace the power of an ultimate Film Director!

“With Deep Cuts, we’ve harnessed every inch of the Meta Quest hardware to create an unmatched experience, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the physical VR medium,” said Kaleb Alfadda, Principal Technical Engineer, Director & Founder, Scythe Dev Team. “Our team meticulously optimized every aspect to ensure fluid performance and rich, detailed environments that truly bring the game to life. We’re excited to offer players an experience that fully exploits the potential of the hardware, setting a new bar for standalone VR.”

Deep Cuts premiers on Meta Quest later in 2024, with Steam VR and PSVR 2 following suite in 2025. It will support the English language.

For more information, visit Deep Cuts’ Meta page, follow @dev_scythe and @tinyBuild on X, and subscribe to the Scythe Dev Team’s YouTube channel.

GRAVEN – Available on Consoles Now

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

GRAVEN, the dark-fantasy action-adventure FPS co-published by 3D Realms and Fulqrum Publishing with development by Slipgate Ironworks™, unleashes righteous fury on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today!

Rise as an Exiled Priest of the Orthogonal Order and embark on a mission of bloody vengeance. Guided by the divine instruction of The Creator, cleanse the Order of its corruption in hopes of saving the world from rapidly encroaching evils.

Armed with a staff and a journal, set out into dark lands using magic to spread fires, freeze rivers, charge up machinery, and more, all while finding weapons to upgrade and evil to vanquish. Explore expansive hubs, solve tricky puzzles, and uncover heresies to exhume the evil rooted across the land once and for all.

Face off against over 20 distinct enemies and challenging bosses during fast-paced combat sequences. Explore levels to uncover well-hidden secrets and engrossing side quests across three hub worlds, and experiment with different spell and ability combinations to create a satisfying and immersive gameplay loop that rewards creative solutions in a mysterious world.

GRAVEN features character designs by Chuck Jones (Duke Nukem 3D, Half-Life), with Stephan Weyte (Blood, Fire Emblem, Dusk) lending his vocal talents to this blend of classic first-person shooters and fantastical RPGs. Stand against GRAVEN’s evils solo or seek multiplayer madness with online co-op for up to 8 players.

GRAVEN is available now via PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $29.99 USD/€29.99. For more information, please explore the official websites for GRAVEN, 3D Realms, Fulqrum Publishing and Slipgate Ironworks™, and follow 3D Realms on Twitch, Twitter/X, YouTube, and Steam.

Riven Available NOW

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Following a successful debut of their Demo version at Steam Next Fest, where Riven was among the top 50 best-performing titles, Cyan Worlds is pleased to announce that Riven, the modern remake of their acclaimed narrative puzzle-adventure masterpiece, is now available globally for Windows PCs through Steam and GOG, Macs with Apple Silicon via Mac App Store, and Virtual Reality on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 via the Meta Store! To celebrate the game’s release, Windows and Mac players can enjoy a 10% launch discount for a limited time.

Riven is a modern remake of 1997’s monster hit Riven: The Sequel to Myst and is a love letter to classic narrative-driven puzzle games of the ’90s. When exploring Riven‘s decaying age, the player will feel like an archeologist, slowly unraveling the mysteries revealed by carefully exploring Riven’s five enigmatic islands. Players will lose themselves in the world as they uncover clues, decipher foreign languages, and immerse themselves in the game’s intricate lore.

Key Features:

Intricate Storytelling and Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven’s cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
Immersive Environments and Stunning Graphics: Explore surreal islands, each meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from dense, lush jungles to awe-inspiring caverns.
An Expanded World To Explore: Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world that will captivate newcomers and reveal new mysteries for long-time fans.
Fully Re-imagined Gaming Experience: Experience Riven like never before, with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer returning to Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this immersive and visually stunning world will captivate you.
A Truly Immersive Experience Developed in Parallel for Flatscreen and VR: Cyan Worlds is simultaneously developing the flatscreen and VR versions of the game to ensure a high-quality experience regardless of players’ platform of choice.

Korea IL-2 Series Announcement Trailer

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Renowned developers of the award-winning IL-2 Sturmovik series are proud to reveal their latest entry in the historical aerial combat simulator genre: Korea. IL-2 Series. This announcement coincides with the 74th anniversary of the Korean War, paying homage to a pivotal moment in aviation and world history. Continuing the franchise’s legacy of excellence, Korea is set to deliver an unparalleled, immersive experience set to launch on Windows PC through Steam and the IL-2 series store in 2025.

Sometimes referred to as The Forgotten War, this conflict marked a pivotal moment not only in aerial combat history, but in the history of international conflicts. The Korean War marked the first time jet engines served alongside their piston-powered counterparts and also signaled the end of close-quarters combat, as later on missile technology would greatly expand the engagement airspace. To this day, nearly 75 years later, no peace treaty has been signed by opposing forces. To encapsulate the gravity of soaring into this perilous battle, the developers have accounted for historical data, technical achievements, and the latest gameplay technology to deliver an accurate representation of this important era in aviation.

FIGHT AND FLIGHT

Rise to the next level of flight combat simulators. Fly eight legendary aircraft such as the F-86A Sabre and MiG-15, with major systems intricately modeled inside and out, visible for better or worse, such as when taking damage. Immerse yourself further with options to exit and enter the cockpit, where you can pilot using your own flight controllers and gamepads. Revised radio communications and command systems help relay messages, while intelligent sortie recording keeps a close eye on your performance. To top it all off, the game features VR compatibility for an unparalleled, immersive experience.

Staying true to its legacy, Korea will once again push the boundaries of realistic flight simulation. The game features a cutting-edge physically based rendering (PBR) DirectX graphics renderer, offering breathtaking landscapes filled with detailed, visible landmarks—both natural and man-made. Players can explore cities, rivers, and airfields within a vast 440x440km airspace, enhancing the immersive experience.

REALISM

In addition to aerial combat, players will have hands-on responsibilities like managing personnel, supplies, and their aircraft, mirroring real-life wartime duties. You’ll face various missions, from joining large-scale air raids to defending your people and planes. Whether it’s naval units, ground units like infantry squads, or meticulously recreated aircraft such as the Tu-2 and B-29 bombers, you’ll have a wide range of challenges. Thanks to advanced technology, air raids are now larger and more immersive than ever before, with better rendering of large groups.

Velan Studios Announces Midnight Murder Club

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Velan Studios today announced Midnight Murder Club, a tense new first-person shooter party game of hide and seek and shoot in the dark, coming to PC via Steam in Fall 2024. In Midnight Murder Club, the unique pitch black gameplay has players slowly creeping through the inky darkness of an old Victorian mansion, armed with only a flashlight and revolver, trying to complete their mission and survive. As they navigate through the dark hallways, they must keep an eye out for other club members that might be hiding in the shadows, more than willing to kill to be the last ones standing. Midnight Murder Club is a new heart-pounding and hilarious first-person shooter party game for friends. Those daring enough to join the Midnight Murder Club can now wishlist the game on Steam here.

To give players a sneak peek inside the murderous mansion, Velan Studios has released a first look at Midnight Murder Club in the heart-pounding and hilarious announcement trailer here:

“With Midnight Murder Club, we started with a simple game jam idea of a shooter in the dark and we quickly realized that we had something unique,” said Eric Feurstein, Game Director, Velan Studios. “By playing with light, dark and sound, we’re able to offer a riveting gameplay experience that keeps players’ adrenaline pumping. Playing in pitch darkness is an immediately novel experience where you’re scared to turn your flashlight on for fear that someone will see it, but also don’t want to turn it off for fear of losing your way. You’ll strain your ears to hear footsteps in the darkness, calling out to the shadows, and dreading the response. These are the primal fears we are tapping into with Midnight Murder Club.”

Players will have to brave four thrilling modes of play to survive in Midnight Murder Club. Kill-or-be-killed in Deathmatch, a 2v2v2 and free-for-all formation mode in which players must rack up the most kills, or try to survive the night in Free for All, where club members navigate the mansion alone, aiming to be the most deadly by the end of the round. Hunter/Hunted mode sees two players take on the role of hunter to track down and prevent the remaining four players from finding and burning four hidden effigies, while Thief in the Night mode pairs players together in teams of two to sneak through the mansion and steal valuable items. All modes of play will test players’ wits as they navigate through complete darkness with only a flashlight to complete their survival mission.

Midnight Murder Club will launch on PC via Steam in 2024. For more information about Midnight Murder Club, be sure to visit the official website: https://www.midnightmurderclub.com

Forest Hills: The Last Year Gets New Release Date

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Undaunted Games is pleased to announce that Forest Hills: The Last Year, the follow-up to the 2018 asymmetric horror title Last Year, is launching on October 22nd on PC via Steam and launching additional content throughout 2025 and beyond. The game will take players beyond the horror-filled halls of Eastside High and into the blood-soaked streets of Forest Hills. The game can be wishlisted on Steam here.

Originally scheduled to launch into Early Access for PC via Steam in June, the 5v1 asymmetrical horror game will now receive its full 1.0 launch in Fall 2024, allowing for a more content-packed launch. With the full release later this fall, the game will include even more content than originally planned.

Forest Hills will be launching with:

Seven maps, including the maps from the original Last Year with updated lighting objects, bug-fixes, skybox & weather improvements (The Library, The Belltower, The Gym, The Sawmill, The Mine, The Forest, and The Cemetery).
Six Fiends with new skins, emotes, and more (The Slasher, The Strangler, The Giant, The Spider, The Warlock, and The Dryad).
Seven Displaced with new skins, emotes, and more (Sam, Nick, Troy, Chad, Raj, Amber, and Abigail).
A brand new ability system for Fiends and a revamped Arcanum system.
New dialogue for the Fiends & Displaced.
New Music and SFX from our wonderful partners at Pixel Audio.

Undaunted Games acquired the Last Year IP in 2023 and immediately began working on creating a new entry in the franchise. Recognizing the unique and gripping gameplay that made Last Year a standout in the asymmetric horror genre, Undaunted Games aims to build upon its success by introducing new elements that push the boundaries of what players can expect. Forest Hills: The Last Year will feature Enhanced Maps, Frightful Fiends, Displaced Survivors, Skilled Classes, and so much more.

In addition to expanding content, Forest Hills™: The Last Year is also expanding its creative team. Veteran comic book artist and professional wrestler Andy “Bob Anger” Belanger will work on the game’s artwork, and acclaimed writer of television and video games, and comics professional Frank Tieri will be working on the game’s narrative. Sean Schemmel, prolific voice actor and director, best known for his work on the DragonBall series, will serve as Voice-over Director.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Release Date Reveal

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

THQ Nordic today announced that Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (SRP $59.99), will release on September 24, 2024, for Nintendo® Switch, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This faithful remake, developed by Purple Lamp in collaboration with Disney Games, is available for pre-order today! Pre-order Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed now and receive the Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – Costume Pack including Steam Boat Willie, Football, and Brave Little Tailor FOR FREE along with exclusive 24 hour early access on September 23 to the full game ahead of its worldwide release for consoles digitally.

For more details, watch Warren Spector, director of the original Disney Epic Mickey, announce the release date, pre-order, and Collector’s Edition:

Pre-order the game here: https://epicmickey.thqnordic.com/

For the ultimate Epic Mickey fans, we are thrilled to announce that pre-orders for the Collector’s Edition ($199.99) are now live as well! This exclusive special edition is a must-have for dedicated fans and collectors alike, with limited availability.

The Collector’s Edition includes:

The full game Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
A stunning 28 cm Mickey Mouse Statue, perfect for display
An Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Keychain, a nod to Disney’s classic character
A Vintage Mickey Mouse Tin Sign, adding a touch of nostalgia
Six beautiful Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed postcards
A Collector’s Steelbook for the ultimate presentation
The Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Costume Pack, for added in-game fun

Pre-order the Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Collector’s Edition here:

EU: https://thqn.net/4eyyMer

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, a faithful remake of the beloved classic adventure, is being developed by Purple Lamp in collaboration with Disney Games and published by THQ Nordic. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is scheduled for release across PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch and PC on September 24, 2024.

Follow @thqnordic for all Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed news and updates.