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Disney+ Behind the Attraction Season 2 Trailer

2023/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Disney+ and Disney Parks have revealed the official trailer and key art for season two of the Disney+ Original docuseries “Behind the Attraction,” premiering November 1 on Disney+. The series, from Disney Branded Television, takes viewers on a ride behind Disney Parks’ most iconic and beloved attractions, featuring the Imagineers that designed them and the Cast Members who operate them. On the heels of season one’s exploration of staples including Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” and Space Mountain, season two will continue to showcase more quintessential Disney Parks’ attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Indiana Jones Adventure, EPCOT, The Food, and Nighttime Spectaculars.

The series hails from Dwayne Johnson & Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and The Nacelle Company, and is narrated by Paget Brewster (“Criminal Minds”). Brian Volk-Weiss directs the series and serves as Executive Producer, along with Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz and Frankie Chiapperino from Seven Bucks Productions, and Ian Roumain, Benjamin J. Frost, and Cisco Henson from The Nacelle Company.

The trailer and key art were also shared today via Disney Parks Blog.

A Boy And His Blob: Retro Collection Coming October 17th

2023/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Ah, the good old days of classic gaming. Your eyes glued to the CRT screen, mashing your NES controller ‘til your buttons lost color. It may be a thing of the past for most, but that nostalgic magic is still very much alive.

Ziggurat Interactive and Limited Run Games have taken that magic and bottled it with A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection, a two-for-one love letter to the days of retro platforming and brain-teasing puzzles. The Retro Collection is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2023.

A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection brings a pair of NES and Game Boy hits to modern consoles, including their US and Japanese versions. A Boy and his Blob: Trouble in Blobolonia puts the fate of Blobolonia in your hands as the evil Emperor threatens to plunge the planet into chaos. As the Boy, joined by your new alien-like friend, Blobert (affectionately known as Blob), you’ll use 14 magical jelly beans to transform your companion’s form as your puzzle-platforming skills are put to the test.

In The Rescue of Princess Blobette, enjoy the thrilling sequel, this time as the dastardly Alchemist takes over Blobolonia’s Royal Castle and traps the fair princess inside. Once again, it’s up to the titular Boy and his Blob friend to vanquish evil, save the princess, and send a menacing meddler packing.

Powered by Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine™, A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection combines that throwback feel with modern quality-of-life improvements. Updates include Trophies for PS4/PS5, filters to change up the aesthetic appearance, and finally, as a gift from the video game gods, save states. No more starting all the way back at the beginning after a game over.

A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection will be available on Tuesday, October 17th, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. A PC version is in the works, with a formal announcement coming soon.

Deathbound Steel and Magic Teaser Trailer

2023/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

No matter the belief, creed, or position, we all answer to the power of Steel and Magic. Tate Multimedia and Trialforge Studio have shared a brief combat teaser for the upcoming Soulslike Deathbound as a part of Realms Deep 2023. Wield the strength uncovered from the heart of the fallen warriors, and overcome the horrors found across the world of Ziêminal.

Deathbound is set within a fearsome reality where Faith and Science clash. Ziêminal and the great city of Akratya is crawling with callous fiends and cutthroat bosses who will push players to their limits. Binding with the fallen warriors discovered throughout the crusade will be crucial if players desire any chance of survival within the vile and dangerous city of Akratya.

Craft catered playstyles by dynamically transforming between the characters discovered across Ziêminal. The fallen warriors provide the opportunity for players to adapt to the many perilous situations they will find themselves in. The teaser provides a sneak peek of the dynamic combat gameplay.

Bare arms as mighty Therone, the crusader of Goddess Death. Become a force of nature as Agharos while swinging his earth-shattering hammer. When traditional sword-and-shield isn’t enough, call upon Olivia and rain lightning down onto unknowing victims. A keen eye may catch a brief glimpse at the devastating Morphstrikes during the teaser as well. Morphstrikes are executed by the combined powers of all the absorbed fallen. On the brink of death, a precise Morphstrike can spell victory against an unyielding enemy.

Face the nightmares found within Ziêminal when Deathbound launches in 2024. Players eager to bind with the fallen and devise their strategies can wishlist Deathbound on Steam and join the official Deathbound Discord server.

Solium Infernum Demo Announced for Steam Next Fest

2023/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

League of Geeks, developers of successful indie strategy game Armello and roguelite colony sim Jumplight Odyssey, have today announced that Solium Infernum launches its first playable demo to celebrate the upcoming Steam Next Fest, October 9th-15th, 2023. Alongside the demo, the studio has released a new trailer showcasing gameplay details of the game.

The demo lets players experience the political grand strategy game of subterfuge, intrigue, and betrayal set in Hell. Players will be able to play skirmish matches including a tutorial, and command their legions by choosing amongst four Great Archfiends to claim the Infernal Throne for themselves. Each match can be played in a unique way by choosing from a variety of tactics and choosing secret Schemes to suit different playstyles.

At launch, Solium Infernum will offer all-new single-player scenarios and asynchronous multiplayer matches, providing a full range of experiences, from 2-4 hour single-player games to epic, weeklong, six-player multiplayer games requiring only a few minutes to play a day. The game is a re-imagined vision of Vic Davis’ cult classic modernized and completely rebuilt in 3D with an updated visual interface to bring it in line with League of Geek’s unique and acclaimed aesthetic and production values.

“As dedicated grand strategy enthusiasts ourselves, we are dedicated to crafting Solium Infernum into the game we want to play. We aspire to create a new standard in the genre that will captivate both seasoned players and newcomers,” said Trent Kusters, Co-Founder and Director of League of Geeks. “Our objective extends beyond preserving the intrigues and betrayals that have made the original game one of the most remarkable strategy games ever produced. We are also committed to infusing League of Geek’s distinctive and highly-praised aesthetic and production values into this venture. This demo is a testament to that commitment and a tribute to the legacy of the original game. We can’t wait to watch how players backstab and scheme their way to the thrones.”

Solium Infernum will be launched on PC via Steam in early 2024. For more information, please visit the game’s official website and wishlist Solium Infernum now on Steam.

The Exorcist: Believer In Every Religion and Every Culture Featurette

2023/10/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Exactly 50 years ago this fall, the most terrifying horror film in history landed on screens, shocking audiences around the world. Now, on Friday, October 6, a new chapter begins. From Blumhouse and director David Gordon Green, who shattered the status quo with their resurrection of the Halloween franchise, comes The Exorcist: Believer.

Since the death of his pregnant wife in a Haitian earthquake 12 years ago, Victor Fielding (Tony winner and Oscar® nominee Leslie Odom, Jr.; One Night in Miami, Hamilton) has raised their daughter, Angela (Lidya Jewett, Good Girls) on his own.

But when Angela and her friend Katherine (newcomer Olivia O’Neill), disappear in the woods, only to return three days later with no memory of what happened to them, it unleashes a chain of events that will force Victor to confront the nadir of evil and, in his terror and desperation, seek out the only person alive who has witnessed anything like it before: Chris MacNeil.

For the first time since the 1973 film, Oscar® winner Ellen Burstyn reprises her iconic role as Chris MacNeil, an actress who has been forever altered by what happened to her daughter Regan five decades before.

The film also stars Emmy winner Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Hereditary) as Victor and Angela’s neighbor, and Grammy winner Jennifer Nettles (Harriet, The Righteous Gemstones) and two-time Tony winner Norbert Leo Butz (Fosse/Verdon, Bloodline) as the parents of Katherine, Angela’s friend.

When The Exorcist, based on the best-selling book by William Peter Blatty, was released, it changed the culture forever, obliterating box office records and earning 10 Academy Award® nominations, becoming the first horror film ever nominated for Best Picture.

The Exorcist: Believer is directed by David Gordon Green from a screenplay by Peter Sattler (Camp X-Ray) and David Gordon Green, from a story by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills), Danny McBride (Halloween trilogy) and David Gordon Green, based on characters created by William Peter Blatty.

The film is produced by Jason Blum for Blumhouse and by David Robinson and James G. Robinson for Morgan Creek Entertainment.

The executive producers are Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Stephanie Allain, Ryan Turek and Atilla Yücer. Universal Pictures presents a Blumhouse/Morgan Creek Entertainment production in association with Rough House Picures.

The Fabulous Fear Machine Out Now

2023/10/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Fictiorama Studios and AMC Games announced the release of the indie narrative-driven strategy game, The Fabulous Fear Machine. With its themes of corruption and mass manipulation—and a striking comic book art style based on 1950s pulp horror—the game presents a uniquely chilling experience for players as Halloween approaches. The Fabulous Fear Machine is available now with a launch discount of 15% off $17.99 USD on Steam, GOG.com, and The Epic Games Store.

Just in time for the season of scary, The Fabulous Fear Machine offers a globe-trotting single player campaign that makes a game of wide-spread hysteria. Each of three story chapters focuses on a new Master of the Machine as their twisted morality play unfolds. From a scientist’s conquest of the pharmaceutical market in Eurasia, to a small-town insurance salesman’s fumbling foray into local politics, to a hell-raising tale of televangelism in the Americas, the game satirizes the institutional giants of contemporary life.

“We’re so excited about the release of The Fabulous Fear Machine,” said Luis Oliván, co-founder of Fictiorama Studios. “This is our most ambitious game so far—mixing narrative mechanics with strategy, cards, resource management, tabletop mechanics and comic books has been as challenging as it was fun. We hope players enjoy the game as much as we did developing it.”

Legends are the game’s eye-catching card mechanic, representing urban myths, folktales, and conspiracy theories designed to ensnare the masses. In order to grow the fear seed that represents the player’s power, Legends need to be evolved—a process involving resource management and an opportunity for players to flex their logic and horror lore knowledge. It rewards players who dive into the core fantasy of being a weaver of terrifying tales!

“The Fabulous Fear Machine is a celebration of the scary story, one that explores how urban legends creep under our skin and embed themselves into our psyches, until the only possible thing we can think to do is spread them,” said Clayton Neuman, VP of Games & Franchise at AMC. “We are so proud to be partnering with the award-winning developers at Fictiorama to spread this particular brand of fear to horror fans and real-time strategy enthusiasts alike this Halloween season.”

The Fabulous Fear Machine recently showcased new footage during Feardemic’s Fear Fest 2023, after gaining recognition for its art style and innovative mechanics on a 2022 tour of festivals like LudoNarraCon, IndieCade, the London Games Festival, and A MAZE. For more information, join the conversation on X (formerly Twitter) or hop into the game’s official Discord.

Scene Investigators Release Date Trailer

2023/10/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

EQ Studies is thrilled to announce the release date for their true crime-inspired, deductive investigation game, Scene Investigators! Players will be able to put on their detective hats and examine evidence at a variety of murder scenes to uncover the truth on October 24th. Scene Investigators will be available on Steam for $24.99 USD and offers 8.5 immersive crime scenes to explore at launch.

The game is tailored to fans of detective films, the true crime genre, escape room puzzles, and especially for those who love the challenge of solving cases. Players will step into re-created crime scenes, observe closely for pieces of evidence, hypothesize possible motives behind the crimes, and use deductive reasoning to uncover what truly happened.

Watch the brand-new release date announcement trailer for a closer look at the investigative gameplay:

Set in the near future, you play as a trainee in pursuit of becoming a licensed investigator. Presented with a set of reconstructed case files that border between challenging and perplexing, your goal is to solve them and pass the test. Your only tools are your keen perception, astute thinking, and mental acuity. Can you solve them all?

Scene Investigators is a deductive reasoning game that leans heavily on keen observation, filling in the missing gaps, looking for motives when they aren’t there, and coming up with several plausible assumptions to progress through the investigation. It’s a different type of murder investigation game from the same developers who created The Painscreek Killings; it is less about story and more about deduction.

Features:

  • “True Crime” Detective Experience – Players must observe each scene carefully and analyze everything. They will take note of anything that stands out and write down suspicions as they navigate through the crime scenes. There are no hints or hand-holding, so they must use logic and intuition to solve each case.
  • Immersive Murder Mystery Puzzles – Piece everything together, not only to understand what happened but also the connection between the perpetrators and their victims. The only tools are keen perception, mental sharpness, and real-life wisdom.
  • 70/30 Principle: Hypothesis Testing – Players may find that some evidence is missing, limiting them from making the best conclusion. There might be 70% of the evidence in the case, but the other 30% is nowhere to be found. This is where they have to fill in the missing gaps, trust gut feelings, and make smart, calculated assumptions.
  • Uncover Narrative Through the Environment – Notice the pink lipstick on the wine glass? What about the trajectory of the bullet on the wall? How about the faint size-12 boot marks on the windowsill? These are part of the environmental clues that can help piece the story together.
  • Collaborate with Friends – While this is a singleplayer game, the deduction gameplay is great for streaming to fans or couch co-op gaming.
  • Localized in 10 Languages – Players all over the world can experience the mystery in English, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, French, and Spanish (Spain).

One-Punch Man: World Pre-Registration and Closed Beta Test

2023/10/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Publisher A PLUS JAPAN and Crunchyroll Games announced the pre-registration of the new action game One-Punch Man: World for mobile platforms. Players can now pre-register on Google Play and App Store for pre-registration rewards.

The game’s first closed beta test is also announced and scheduled between Oct. 18th – 25th. Players may apply for a chance to become a tester from Oct. 3rd by filling out a signup form.

In this round of beta test, testers will experience the world of One-Punch Man like never before:

  • Encounter the Iconic Heroes: Play as beloved heroes such as Genos, Mumen Rider, Silverfang… and the protagonist Saitama? He will also be playable in an unexpected way!
  • Experience the Stories: In an action game way! Feel the heroes’ every punch and kick on your palms, and join the legendary battles yourself! And what if we switch sides, and have a perspective of the villains, like breaking out as Carnage Kabuto?
  • Enjoy the Fight: Parry the enemy’s attacks, complete different combos, accumulate power, unleash ultimate skills, and finish bosses as you like! This hardcore 3D action game will give you a sense of battle like never before!
  • Enforce Justice: Complete the tasks assigned by the Hero Association, defend the city with fellow heroes, and become stronger!
  • Explore the World: Experience a hero’s everyday life, indulge in games at the Arcade Center or join forces with Saitama during a discount frenzy at the supermarket!

Ready to enter the world of heroes? Pre-registration is now available on Google Play and App Store. Please find the links down below.

For North and South American regions:

Dead by Daylight Halloween 2023 Event Roadmap Unveiled

2023/10/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Created by Behaviour™ Interactive, Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer action horror game of hide and seek, set in a dark fantasy and drawing from all corners of horror, where each match is a different experience. Dead by Daylight boasts more than 50 million players both globally and across all platforms. On any given day, up to 2 million players step into The Fog, whether on PC, console, or mobile. Since its release in 2016, the game has become a place where cult classic horror survives and thrives, having welcomed legends from TV, movies, and video games. For more information, please visit deadbydaylight.com.

Dare to enter the Void that is Dead by Daylight where your favorite horror characters coexist, ruled by a dark force in never-ending Trials. The Fog thickens this year as Haunted by Daylight, the unmissable in-game Halloween event returns, bigger than it’s ever been.

Players should get amped up on their jump scares thanks to Void Zones, new, terrifying gates to a mysterious Realm where the Entity’s victims – or Haunts – are dismissed and await to be released. The stakes will be even higher as players will find themselves face to face with these Haunts for the first time…

Below you’ll find all the gory details for the upcoming month of horror coming to Dead by Daylight.

Please find here, the official Halloween 2023 Roadmap for Dead by Daylight with key dates and events, including this year’s Haunted by Daylight event launching on Oct. 18.

High On Life High On Knife DLC Out Now

2023/10/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Squanch Games’ High On Knife DLC is available today, giving High On Life fans an all-new adventure filled with laughs, scares, and a completely fictional story about how the convenience of same-day shipping inevitably normalizes corporate surveillance, reducing entire segments of a sentient population to box-flinging commodities – all for the sake of convenience. Plus, two all-new talking guns!

High On Knife is essentially a big new bonus episode set after the events of High On Life’s campaign. Your bounty-hunting hero comes home from adventuring, only to find a missed-package slip for a delivery meant for your knife companion, Knifey. Knifey convinces you to head to his home planet to pick up this mysterious package, and then a bunch of stuff happens. Funny stuff. And spooky stuff!

High On Knife features (amazing!) all-new performances from a variety of well-known actors and comedians, including:

  • Gabourey Sidibe (American Horror Story, Precious) as Mux, the sinister (and foul-mouthed) head of intergalactic shipping titan Muxxalon

  • Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) as Harper, a chatty ex-military pistol with a dark origin story

  • Alec Robbins (Squanch’s head writer) as BALL, a new pinball-inspired gun operated cooperatively by a trio of gibberish-spewing little guys

  • Ken Marino (Party Down, The State) as an alien parasite that is going to be a part of your bounty hunter’s mission. Look, it’s going to attach itself to you, OK?

  • Michael Cusack (Smiling Friends, High On Life), reprising his role as Knifey

High On Life’s High On Knife DLC is now available for $14.99 on PC via Steam, the Xbox app, and Epic Games Store; Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S; and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Players who don’t own High On Life ($39.99) can purchase a bundle with the base game and High On Knife for $49.99 on PC via Steam and Xbox Game Pass; Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S; and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. Xbox Game Pass subscribers on PC and console can purchase an exclusive Xbox Game Pass Bundle, which includes High On Life and High On Knife for $19.99.

High On Life follows the misadventures of an unmotivated high-school graduate who becomes Earth’s last hope following an alien invasion. These interstellar invaders are on a constant search for their next intoxicating experience, and, unfortunately, they discover that humans provide an exquisite high. The only solution is to become a bounty hunter, tracking down the kingpins in the alien cartel to stop their horrifying harvest. It makes sense in context, OK?!