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The Exorcist: Believer A Look Inside Featurette

2023/09/21
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.

Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood Launch Trailer

2023/09/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform entertainment company, in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, today announced Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood – based on the Universal Pictures and Skybound produced horror comedy film, Renfield – is now available. Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, is developed by Skybound partner Mega Cat Studios and is available now on Steam for $3.99 during a special publisher 25% off Steam launch sale through October 2, after which it will retail for $4.99.

In the game, inspired by the events of the movie, Dracula has tasked you with a simple job – do everything he wants you to do for the rest of his immortal life. Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood immerses players into the Renfield universe with one-touch gameplay that innovates on the familiar roguelite recipe and takes inspiration from extraction shooter games. Updated and additional features now available in the full release include:

  •   New playable characters, including Dracula himself!
  •   Fight off enemies with powerful new weapons including dueling pistols and the Marble Cat statue.
  •   New “Challenge Rooms” add risk/reward decisions. Do you play it safe and stick to a route of vanilla rooms? Or do you jump into a harder room and risk it all for more loot?
  •   Two new stages to play, including Dracula’s Castle.
  •   Companions can now be unlocked and upgraded at the shop! These minions are unlocked through special rooms and will remain with you throughout your run.
  •   Battle brand new enemies such as Cannoneer, Honest Abe, Flintlocker, Saboteur and Gatling Gunner.
  •   New accessibility features including Color Blind mode and haptic feedback.
  •   New “Nightmare mode” where difficulty is increased and players will have to use all of their skills to survive.

It’s a demanding gig, but the benefits are great – immortality, mystic powers, and a high-fiber diet of mostly insects. Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, is a single player adventure that combines the simplicity of one-touch gameplay with frenetic, room-based action for a new roguelite experience. With unique stages, dozens of enemies, diabolical bosses, and enough weapons for a bug-powered bloody rampage, Renfield: Bring Your Own Blood, is the only game that shows you the ups and downs of being the lackey/employee of the worst boss in history – Dracula.

The simple controls allow players to clear rooms filled with frenetic action while environmental objects and collectibles will create new split-decision moments as players pick their path through hordes of enemies. Players will also encounter Dracula’s constant and hilarious fetch quest demands that parallel the storyline from the movie.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians New Trailer Released

2023/09/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Disney+ released a new teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” This latest teaser begins to lift the veil on the heroic quest Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) are about to embark on when the series debuts December 20 on Disney+ with a two-episode premiere, followed by new episodes weekly.

The epic eight-episode series features exciting guest stars, some of which can be seen in this teaser trailer, including Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hermes”), Megan Mullally (“Alecto” aka “Mrs. Dodds”), Toby Stephens (“Poseidon”), Virginia Kull (“Sally Jackson”), Jason Mantzoukas (“Dionysus” aka “Mr. D”), Jay Duplass (“Hades”), Glynn Turman (“Chiron” aka “Mr. Brunner”), the late Lance Reddick (“Zeus”), Adam Copeland (“Ares”), Charlie Bushnell (“Luke Castellan”), Dior Goodjohn (“Clarisse La Rue”), Jessica Parker Kennedy (“Medusa”), Olivea Morton (“Nancy Bobofit”), Suzanne Cryer (“Echidna”), Timm Sharp (“Gabe Ugliano”), Timothy Omundson (“Hephaestus”). The first two episodes are written by Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg and directed by James Bobin. Steinberg and Dan Shotz serve as executive producers alongside Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, The Gotham Group’s Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström and Jet Wilkinson.

Through September 20, new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ Basic (with ads) for $1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition Release Date Trailer

2023/09/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Stardock announced the release date of Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition, the latest entry in its award-winning space turn-based strategy game will be October 19, 2023, and will coincide with Stardock’s 30-year anniversary.

Currently in Early Access on the Steam and Epic Store, the game is currently available for purchase at a discount over the final release price.

Beginning shortly after humanity has discovered father-than-light travel, Galactic Civilizations puts the player in the role of leader of a united world looking to expand their civilization into the galaxy. As a leader, you must decide what technologies your scientists focus on, what policies your government enacts, and what your foreign policy with alien species will be.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Edition on Steam is the integration of the Epic version of Galactic Civilizations IV with the Supernova Expansion pack, currently in development.

“Supernova is, by far, the biggest expansion Stardock has ever made,” said Brad Wardell, founder of Stardock who returned to the design chair for Supernova. “It doesn’t just add a lot of new content but transforms the gameplay in ways not seen in a 4X game before.”

Amongst the new innovations in Supernova is AlienGPT, a technology that allows players to describe their own custom civilization and then uses generative AI to create it. Other new features include the Civilization Vault, Cultural Progression, a story-driven campaign, several new canon alien civilizations, a new starship designer, a new battle system, and much more.

Galactic Civilizations IV can be found on Steam and Epic. Epic customers can upgrade from Galactic Civilizations IV to Supernova for a highly discounted rate. The release date is October 19 for $49.99 ($39.99 during its early access period).

To learn more visit www.galciv4.com.

Midnight Ghost Hunt Getting Mini Game and Steam Trading Cards

2023/09/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Vaulted Sky Games and Coffee Stain, publisher of Valheim, Deep Rock Galactic and Satisfactory, are pleased to announce that the highly-acclaimed prop hunt game Midnight Ghost Hunt is receiving some game-changing new features in its new update! A retro-inspired mini-game has been added into the Hunters’ van ride before each match, plus full controller support and the introduction of Steam Trading Cards.

The van that ferries Hunters to their potential demise across a variety of ghoulish maps has received a major refurbishment. To entertain them and while away the minutes as they prepare to face a bevy of flying props and vengeful spirits, Hunters can play the ‘Ghost Invaders’ mini-game on the GhostMaster handheld gaming console. This top-down shooter is inspired by retro games of yore, and Hunters can even customize the in-van console with a swathe of unique console skins to choose from.

For those who prefer analog sticks and buttons over a keyboard and mouse, full controller support has finally landed in the game! The developers have been hard at work refining specifics to provide a controller experience as smooth as possible, so players can sit back and ghoul out however they want to play.

In addition, Steam Trading Cards are now available to appease the collectors out there. Players automatically collect virtual cards as they progress in-game, featuring artwork hailing from the world of Midnight Ghost Hunt. Full sets of cards can be turned into game badges, tradable Steam community items and so much more!

Midnight Ghost Hunt launched into Steam Early Access in March last year to huge acclaim, and recently hit over one million players after its launch this June on the Epic Games Store. This new update is the next step on the game’s exciting journey to full commercial release.

To celebrate the game’s whopping ninth update, Midnight Ghost Hunt’s price has been knocked down by 66%, on the Epic Games Store until September 18th and Steam until September 26th! After that it will be available for $19.99 at full price on both platforms.

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord in Early Access

2023/09/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

In 1981, Sir-Tech released Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord — the first-ever party-based dungeon crawler and first installment in the venerable Wizardry series.

Digital Eclipse has just unveiled a modern reimagining of this influential first-person role-playing game on Steam and GOG Early Access, inviting RPG fans to help shape how history will remember the game that launched a genre and inspired enduring series like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Baldur’s Gate.

A LEGEND REBORN

Digital Eclipse’s Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord revival is built directly on top of the original Apple II game’s code, preserving the appeal of the classic while also incorporating modern graphics and improved party management, navigation, spellcasting, and combat.

While the remake may look all new, the complete Apple II game is under the hood — you can even view the original interface while you’re playing.

Craft your own party of adventurers and head into the labyrinth at the behest of the mad overlord Trebor, in search of the amulet stolen by the evil wizard Werdna. Battle challenging monsters, avoid hidden traps, and find your way through the dungeon for the ultimate showdown with Werdna himself.

EARLY ACCESS PLANS

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord has been under development for nearly two years by a small but dedicated team at Digital Eclipse, a studio known for historical preservation of classic games such as The Making of Karateka and Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration.

With the core game fully playable and several quality-of-life improvements already implemented (including one-button combat selection and streamlined party management), the team is now bringing it to Early Access to solicit feedback from fans of the long-running Wizardry series as well as modern RPG players.

The current $29.99 price is expected to rise as new updates are released and the game approaches completion. Additional details about the Early Access plan can be found here.

Gas Station Simulator Tidal Wave DLC Announced

2023/09/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Gas Station Simulator, the critically acclaimed management game from developer and publisher DRAGO entertainment, dives into clear blue seas with the “Tidal Wave” DLC coming to PC via Steam in 2024. In addition to the “Tidal Wave” news, Gas Station Simulator also received the Employee Content Update today.

Enjoy a tropical twist to an already exhilarating Gas Station Simulator experience. Harness the vibes of a cool ocean breeze while managing a local gas station and becoming immersed in a sizzling and laidback island paradise. Engage in completely new mechanics that include scuba diving, surfboard rentals, shark threats, god appeasement, and more. Earn extra cash by taking on multiple challenges and keeping customers satisfied in this new DLC that expands the Gas Station Simulator universe.

Key features: 

  • Pay Attention To The God’s Mood – Endure the wrath and benevolence of Chunchumanchu with the extremely volatile Volcano Meter. This unique gauge serves as a direct reflection of the god’s temperament. As time passes or customer dissatisfaction mounts, Chunchumanchu’s anger will grow, bringing unexpected challenges to your island oasis.
  • Keep Up The Harmony – Balance the island’s precarious harmony by leaving offerings at the altar. Toss coconuts, shells, or other items into the caldera to appease Chunchumanchu. Each action carries a distinct impact on lowering the god’s fury and preserving your business.
  • Expand At Your Own Volition – In the Tidal Wave DLC, players will have the opportunity to freely expand their Gas Station empire. No objective limitations – just you and your funds.
  • Face Severe Consequences – Fail to maintain the god’s favor and prepare for a cataclysmic eruption that transforms the island paradise into a fiery hellscape. Business will grind to a halt and customers will flee in terror. Can you keep Chunchumanchu at bay?
  • Mortal Business Logic – Construct the Gas Station and other structures wisely. Neglecting proper maintenance can lead to accidents, resulting in the escalation of Chunchumanchu’s fierce rage. Monitor equipment durability carefully to minimize risks.
  • Engage In Different Activities – Diversify your inventory by providing scuba gear and surfboard rentals. Exercise caution, equipment neglect can lead to accidents that will directly affect the Volcano meter’s sporadic mood swings.
  • Combat Underwater Threats – A lurking shark adds an element of danger, as it occasionally targets your paying customers. Quickly react by throwing objects or deploying underwater mines to protect patrons and profits.
  • Experience Even More – Fuel jet skis, receive cargo by boat, and prepare for unexpected weather phenomena such as gray sandstorms and thunder, making each day on the island a new challenge.

DRAGO entertainment, known for their highly successful simulator titles, are happy to announce the launch of the Employee Content Update, now available. The new update adds two new employees, a scheduling system, and the ability to prioritize tasks.

The Tidal Wave DLC will be available on PC via Steam later in 2024. Price is still yet to be determined, but if you want to stay up-to-date with the latest news, make sure to follow DRAGO entertainment on Twitter and Facebook. For more details regarding the DLC head over to the recently revealed Steam page.

Corsair Unveils VIRTUOSO Open Back Graphene Driver Headphones

2023/09/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ:CRSR), a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today launched a new addition to its illustrious VIRTUOSO headset line: the VIRTUOSO PRO open back streaming/gaming headset. Boasting state-of-the-art graphene driver technology and a striking open back design, VIRTUOSO PRO delivers true-to-life audio that rivals studio-grade headphones. Whether you’re streaming, gaming, creating, or all three at once, you can hear what matters most with VIRTUOSO PRO.

VIRTUOSO PRO is tailor-made for streamers and gamers alike. Its airy open back ear cups create a natural, spacious sound stage, giving your games and media new dimension and realism. You’re also tuned-in to your environment – you can speak and interact while wearing the headset just as you would normally. With VIRTUOSO PRO, streaming and content creation is more natural than ever.

VIRTUOSO PRO produces sensational sound with 50mm graphene drivers, an emergent technology that revolutionizes headset performance. Stiffer than typical drivers, graphene virtually eliminates distortion and delivers radically rich, detailed acoustics with stunning precision. Through the power of graphene, VIRTUOSO PRO’s audio drivers reveal layers of details in games and media that previously went undetected.

Airflow through the ear cups ensures your ears stay cool through even the longest streaming sessions and playthroughs. The headband that rests easy on your head and plush memory foam ear pads make long-form listening uncommonly comfortable.

VIRTUOSO PRO works seamlessly with Elgato Wave Link software for mixing, balancing, and orchestrating multiple audio sources at once. Wave Link also accesses NVIDIA® Broadcast for advanced background noise and echo reduction, as well as a host of VSTs that liven up your streams and content, so live productions are always pitch-perfect.

Broadcast yourself brilliantly on the detachable uni-directional microphone with noise cancellation. Alternatively, you can simply remove the microphone boom to use an XLR or USB mic instead, making VIRTUOSO PRO ideal for any pro setup.

With cutting-edge graphene drivers and a spacious open back design that’s perfect for interacting on-camera, VIRTUOSO PRO sets the stage for your greatest streaming and gaming moments.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR VIRTUOSO PRO streaming/gaming headset is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The CORSAIR VIRTUOSO PRO streaming/gaming headset is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gameplay Overview Trailer

2023/09/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are thrilled to reveal an extensively detailed gameplay overview trailer for their upcoming game Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, the immersive, poignant, narrative-driven action RPG where you’ll hunt and battle supernatural threats to alter a tragic fate. The title is coming November 7 to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and pre-orders are now available on all platforms, with the Collector’s Edition and Red Echoes Edition exclusive to the Focus Store!

A journey between love, life, death and sacrifice

You play as a pair of Banishers, Antea Duarte and Red Mac Raith, experienced spirit hunters sent to New Eden to lift a mysterious curse and solve haunting cases. But after an ill-advised attack, Antea is killed and becomes one of the ghosts she loathes. Torn between their vows to protect the living from malicious spirits and the nightmare of Antea’s condition, you must decide: will you honor your oath, or sacrifice the living in a desperate bid to bring your beloved back?

Enter the lives of New Eden’s communities in a world plagued with supernatural creatures and ancient secrets. Combine Antea’s spiritual abilities and Red’s powerful arsenal to banish the souls that torment the living. Uncover secrets, navigate mysterious landscapes, upgrade your gear, and meet memorable characters whose outcomes rest in your hands.

Heavy choices lie on your path as you decide the fate of New Eden’s inhabitants—be they living people or wandering souls—dramatically impacting your story and the challenges you’ll face.

Exclusive editions for your Banisher collection

Discover the Red Echoes Edition of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, containing an ancient, leather-effect notebook illustrated with Red’s memories, an ink writing set, the game on any platform, and the “Wanderer Set” DLC!

Or choose the Collector’s Edition of Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and receive:

  • The game on any platform with the “Wanderer Set” DLC for Red
  • A modular statuette of Red and Antea
  • The game’s official artbook
  • A Steelbook®
  • Two Banishers signet rings

Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV Unveil 5th Annual 31 Nights of Horror

2023/09/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV proudly present the 5th annual 31 Nights of Horror, a streaming event to celebrate this upcoming Halloween season. 31 Nights of Horror programming will stream every night of October on both Shout! TV (broadcast edited versions) and Scream Factory TV (uncensored) with fan-favorite horror films of all genres including thrillers, slashers, ghost stories, zombies, cult classics, creature features, and more! In addition, for this year’s celebration Shout! TV has teamed up with popular horror content creators and horror superfans to program every Saturday and Sunday of 31 Nights of Horror. The horror content creators and their programmed films include:

  • @stoney_tha_great
    • October 1 – Night of the Living Dead and Day of the Dead
  • @thejesselove
    • October 7 – Silent Night, Deadly Night 2 and Magic
  • @dannydorito23
    • October 8 – Apollo 18 and Piranha
  • @3cfilms
    • October 14 – Willard and Ben
  • @monstresss
    • October 15 – Black Christmas and House on Haunted Hill
  • @bstarrcinema
    • October 21 – Carnival of Souls and Nightbreed
  • @masonide
    • October 22 – Dog Soldiers and The Stepfather
  • @hauntingseason
    • October 28 – Bad Moon and Plan 9 From Outer Space
  • @beforethecoffin
    • October 29 – Day of the Dead and Night of the Demons

31 NIGHTS OF HORROR OCTOBER PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:

Programs are scheduled for 8pm ET / 5pm PT nightly.

10/1/23

Night of the Living Dead

10/1/23

Day of the Dead

10/2/23

Demon Squad

10/2/23

Santo and the Treasure of Dracula

10/3/23

Black Sabbath

10/3/23

The Evil Eye

10/4/23

Willard

10/4/23

Ben

10/5/23

Cockneys vs. Zombies

10/5/23

Zombie High

10/6/23

Lisa and the Devil

10/6/23

Exorcist III

10/7/23

Silent Night, Deadly Night 2

10/7/23

Magic

10/8/23

Apollo 18

10/8/23

Piranha

10/9/23

Galaxy of Terror

10/9/23

Forbidden World

10/10/23

Last Man on Earth

10/10/23

The Monster Club

10/11/23

Ghosthouse

10/11/23

Witchboard

10/12/23

Bloodsucking Bastards

10/12/23

Nosferatu the Vampyre (Herzog)

10/13/23

Assault on Precinct 13

10/13/23

Saturday the 14th

10/14/23

Willard

10/14/23

Ben

10/15/23

Black Christmas

10/15/23

House on Haunted Hill

10/16/23

Slumber Party Massacre

10/16/23

Slumber Party Massacre II

10/17/23

Horror Hospital

10/17/23

Dr. Giggles

10/18/23

Phantom of the Opera

10/18/23

Hunchback of Notre Dame

10/19/23

Stepfather

10/19/23

Stepfather II

10/20/23

Witchery

10/20/23

Hell Night

10/21/23

Carnival of Souls

10/21/23

Nightbreed

10/22/23

Dog Soldiers

10/22/23

The Stepfather

10/23/23

Sharkansas Women’s Prison Massacre

10/23/23

Terror Beneath the Sea

10/24/23

Creepshow III

10/24/23

Body Bags

10/25/23

The Wasp Woman

10/25/23

Lady Frankenstein

10/26/23

Road Games

10/26/23

Elvira’s Haunted Hills

10/27/23

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

10/27/23

Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde

10/28/23

Bad Moon

10/28/23

Plan 9 From Outer Space

10/29/23

Day of the Dead

10/29/23

Night of the Demons

10/30/32

A Bay of Blood

10/30/23

Kill, Baby…Kill!

10/31/23

 Night of the Living Dead

10/31/23

Night of the Demons

For more information on 31 NIGHTS OF HORROR, please go to 31NOH.com and follow Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV on social media for updates.

31 NIGHTS OF HORROR programming can be viewed on Shout! TV and Scream Factory TV; as well as the Shout! TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Android; and the following digital streaming platforms – Amazon Freevee, Local Now, Plex, Pluto TV, Redbox, Samsung TV Plus, Sling TV, Streamium, TCL, Twitch, and XUMO.