Get ready to tilt into terror with Zen Studios’ latest creation: Pinball M! At the MIX Next Online Showcase, Zen unveiled this brand-new digital pinball platform designed especially for horror fans. Pinball M will transport players into a world of terror, where every flick of the flipper can lead to victory or disaster. Pinball M is expected to begin terrorizing players on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch soon.
Pinball M will launch with five horrifying tables inspired by world class IPs, including Chucky’s Killer Pinball in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Dead by Daylight Pinball in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive, and Zen’s own Wrath of the Elder Gods Director’s Cut.
To round out the launch, Zen is also developing two other tables that will be revealed later. Each Pinball M table is fully loaded with gameplay designed to keep players on the edge of their seats, featuring assets inspired by their source material for an authentic experience.
And the terror doesn’t stop when the game is over! Pinball M introduces a new nerve-rattling Play Corner feature in the table menu, which immerses players in a 3D environment that’s themed to match each table’s horror-inspired design, with wickedly fun customization options that make each Play Corner unique. Players can craft their own personal corner of horrors in the game with eerie decorative elements which can be earned through gameplay. With Play Corners, you’ll be drawn deeper into the terrifying world of each pinball table – you may never want to leave!
“We are thrilled to bring this new pinball platform to our players with a killer lineup of new licensed tables,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Over the years, there have been many mature themes that we’ve wanted to explore on our pinball tables. Pinball M allows Zen to fully embrace M-rated source material and create authentic pinball experiences based on our favorite horror and irreverent themes.”
Players can add Pinball M to their wishlists now on Steam. For more information, visit www.zenstudios.com.
More ghastly news and updates about Pinball M are on the way in the coming months, including more table releases in 2024. Pinball M will be a free platform download with tables available as in-game purchases.
Polish developer Sonka has released the first combat gameplay trailer for their highly-anticipated upcoming psychological survival horror game, Holstin.
After a successful announcement back In January, the team has also released a Steam demo that lets players test out the game’s combat. Seamlessly switch to an over-the-shoulder perspective to get closer to the horrors, dismember bodies, and use quick thinking and movement to avoid getting swarmed.
The new demo is available on Steam now and showcases the game’s art, combat and character design, all using Sonka’s 2XD Rendering technology which allows the team to create real-time lighting and a 3D camera in pixel art environments.
Holstin is set in an eerie, isolated 90’s Polish lakeside town in which an ominous presence has slowly enveloped everything and everyone. A close colleague of yours came here, looking for answers to a newspaper story. But after a series of incoherent and troubling messages, all contact was lost. Now you need to venture into this psyche-shattering town to find out the truth and the fate of your friend.
The game is heavily inspired by the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series with the narrative team aiming for a darker Twin Peaks feel. Holstin will be coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.
Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform entertainment company, today announced The Walking Dead™: Betrayal is set to enter early access via Steam on September 14. The Walking Dead: Betrayal is a third person action game of cooperation and deception for up to eight players and is currently in development for PC with Other Ocean Interactive, the team behind the critically-acclaimed and best-selling hidden-role survival game, Project Winter.
Players can purchase early access via The Walking Dead: Betrayal Steam page for $19.99 USD and join The Walking Dead: Betrayal Discord channel for the latest game updates. Players who purchase during Early Access will receive the Rick Grimes skin for free. The Walking Dead: Betrayal will also host a free weekend on Steam starting at 10 AM PT September 14 and ending at 10 AM PT on September 18.
In each match, a group of survivors are out of resources with a herd of walkers on their heels. Players must work together to complete objectives and escape. They’ll need to work fast, as walkers aren’t the only threat they will have to face in rural Canada. Incognito ‘traitors’ lurk among them, plotting to do everything in their power to delay repairs, and prevent anyone from leaving. As evidence of their sabotage becomes apparent, paranoia and accusations threaten to tear the survivors apart as they desperately work towards escaping.
For more information about The Walking Dead: Betrayal visit Steam.
Today, from developer Chanko Studios and publisher AMC Games, It’s A Wrap! launches on the Nintendo Switch™ system with touch-screen enhancements. Take control of lead actor Johnny Rush and his Director as they puzzle their way through action scenes by manipulating props, practical effects, and the supporting cast. The 80’s-cinema inspired innovative puzzle-platformer is available now on Nintendo Switch for $17.99 USD.
Direct and star in 80s-inspired action flicks, navigating 2D movie sets! Decide when to trigger practical effects and supporting cast members to get the scene juuuust right, then move onto the next act of your film career! Manipulate the timeline, call “ACTION!” and navigate the scene in real time as the set comes alive.
Features:
Touch controls allow for direct interaction with an innovative timeline mechanic.
3 story campaigns, depicted as movies in the adventure, scifi, and action genres.
Multiple hint systems empower players to tune their own desired difficulty.
Avalanches, lava flows, cursed idols, car chases, and space battles abound!
It’s a Wrap! is available now from the Nintendo eShop, Steam, GOG, and the Epic Game Store. Players can test out their filmmaking skills by playing the action-packed demo available on all of the above platforms. Stay tuned for more news, and join the conversation about It’s a Wrap! on Discord and Twitter.
Today Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive, in partnership with Games Workshop, are thrilled to unveil the most extensive look at Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 to date. In this extended gameplay trailer, the explosive third-person action game shows off Lieutenant Titus and his battle brothers Chairon and Gadriel taking on swarms of Tyranids on the Planet Avarax.
The Imperium bleeds. Will you be a blade in the Emperor’s hand?
Continue the story of legendary Space Marine Lieutenant Titus – voiced by Vikings and Taken star Clive Standen – and drive back the everlasting night in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s epic new campaign, either solo with AI squadmates or in three-player co-op!
Unleash a deadly arsenal and embody the unwavering brutality of the Emperor’s greatest warriors to protect humanity from the untold horrors of the galaxy, including the dark forces of Chaos! First teased at Summer Game Fest, the sorcerous Thousand Sons, Chaos Space Marines in thrall to the Chaos God of fate and mutation, are now confirmed to appear in the game!
Pre-order the Collector’s Edition and sign up for the beta
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s Collector’s Edition includes a hand-painted, 21-cm resin statuette of Lieutenant Titus fighting a Tyranid, a 172-page artbook, a Steelbook, the base game on the platform of your choice, as well as the “Macragge’s Chosen” DLC bonus in-game content. Don’t miss this Focus Entertainment Store exclusive while stocks last. Pre-order it now!
Today’s reveal also marks the opening of registrations for Space Marine 2’s upcoming beta. Make sure to sign up to experience the action for yourself!
Relive the Focus Entertainment Showcase!
Focus Entertainment was thrilled to showcase exclusive trailers during its latest event. In addition to this extensive look at Space Marine 2’s gameplay, you can check out the full showcase to learn more about Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and other new and upcoming titles from the publisher’s catalogue.
Heed the call of battle when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 launches on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Pre-order the Collector’s Edition* now! To learn more, check out the game’s official page on the Focus Entertainment website.
*Collector’s Edition available while supplies last. Pre-orders registered from now on are subject to availability and not guaranteed to be delivered day one.
Fear draws near, as AMC Games and Fictiorama revealed today that their upcoming pulp horror strategy game, The Fabulous Fear Machine, will launch October 4, 2023 on Steam, GOG.com, and the Epic Games Store. A chilling new gameplay trailer foretells the unsettling stories and tactical gameplay players can expect from the title. The game’s updated demo is also available now during Steam’s official Strategy Fest for those who want to get a head start on the spooky season.
The Fabulous Fear Machine is a single-player, narrative-focused game that welcomes the player as a newly minted “Master of the Machine,” an abettor to a dark power that can grant their deepest desires… for a price. Through the clever deployment of Legends—scary stories, grim folktales, and urban myths depicted as playing cards—players must spread fear across the globe with the help of creepy servants called Agents.
The new trailer is narrated by the first campaign’s protagonist, Jen Hammond, a scientist and industrialist turned evil mastermind. Jen guides players through the game’s basic mechanics, explaining how she expands her influence from the landfall of a “fear seed” to the far corners of the map. As Jen’s domain grows, so does the pressure to perform against Rival powers and randomly-occurring social events that may force a change of plans. It ends with glimpses of the other Masters in the game, who operate in newly-revealed regions of the Americas featuring advanced mechanics to contend with, like psychic locks and “Utopias” (basically, anti-Legends).
Horror fans may recall seeing The Fabulous Fear Machine at the IGN Awesome Indies showcase and Future Games Show during Gamescom 2022; since then, the demo has added localization in 4 languages, a streamlined tutorial, and more classic comic-style art. The Strategy Fest demo for The Fabulous Fear Machine is available now on Steam.
The release trailer for Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Official School Bus Extension is available here:
Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – OfficialSchool Bus Extension
Extends the main game by a number of new features!
Includes three officially licensed school buses from the US-based bus manufacturer Blue Bird: an All American FE, an All American RE and a Blue Bird Vision school bus.
Numerous new missions including a new mission type: school trips!
Now available as a DLC on the digital stores!
Alternatively, also available as part of the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Season Pass.
Thanks to the partnership with the US manufacturer Blue Bird, bus lovers can now get behind the wheel of officially licensed school buses. Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Official School Bus Extension brings three iconic school bus models from the popular brand into the game: the Blue Bird All American FE, the Blue Bird All American RE and the Blue Bird Vision!
In addition to the new buses, players can also look forward to numerous new challenges. The brand-new expansion for Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop adds a completely new mission type to both maps of the game: school trips! During school trips, the players’ goal is to collect the children at various points in the city, transport them safely and punctually to their schools and pick them up again at the end of the school day to drive them back to their home stops.
The Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Official School Bus Extension is now available for 12.99 EUR / 12.99 USD for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as a DLC on the digital stores.
Alternatively, the DLC is also available as part of the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Season Pass. The Season Pass is available at a lucrative bundle price of 24.99 EUR / 24.99 USD (SRP) and includes the already released Ebusco Bus Pack, the Official School Bus Extension as well as the upcoming Thomas Built Buses® Bus Pack and the Official Tram Extension which is planned to be released at the end of the year.
An overview of selected offers for Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop, as well as the various game versions and already available expansion options can be found here: https://shop.bussimulator.com/
Milestone is pleased to announce the release of RIDE 5, the latest installment of the motorcycle racing series that allows virtual bikers to ride their dream motorbikes on circuits and tracks all around the world. Available for the first time on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC only, RIDE 5 reaches a level of realism never before seen in the long-running series.
Features:
Career Mode
Players will experience the most comprehensive journey in the history of the franchise. This includes a renewed career mode, which for the first time in the series will include a narrator to introduce the over 200 playable events – ranging from championships to single races or time attacks – as well as the 10 Rivals that will add a competitive dimension to the game mode.
Events in the career mode will unfold through two paths, offering a straightforward main progression and a secondary series of events for high-risk, high-reward races. The new Rivals are the best riders in the game. These formidable opponents will have unique personalities, backgrounds, and aesthetics, and their paths will crucially intersect with the player’s progress. Overcoming Rivals will be essential to get to the top of the Leaderboards, a new ranking system that will track players’ performance in their ascent to becoming the best rider in the world. Players’ efforts in the career mode will also reflect in the evolution of their headquarters, which will become bigger to host more and more mechanics and engineers in line with their global ladder position.
Rooted in bike culture, RIDE 5 also features Endurance races that now support in-race save and rewind features, offering players more control and flexibility. This feature is available for events ranging from 20 minutes to 24 hours.
Designed for Next-gen
RIDE 5 takes full advantage of the power of next-gen consoles and high-end PCs, providing the most immersive and authentic riding simulation to date. One notable feature is the brand-new Sky System, which accurately simulates the day-night cycle.
The system includes 3D volumetric clouds that populate the horizons, dynamically shifting shape and interacting with light based on their density, resulting in breathtaking views. Furthermore, the new Dynamic Weather System calculates real-time track and air temperatures, simulating realistic weather changes and adding an element of unpredictability to races.
RIDE 5 has also undergone a significant physics upgrade. RIDE 5 now includes physical and graphical tire degradation, a new simulated interaction between the rider and the bike, and a revised suspension system. These enhancements showcase Milestone’s dedication to achieving the highest level of realism in the series. Just like in real life, finding the right bike set-up will be crucial for fully immersing oneself in the ride and connecting with the bike. To cater to individual riding styles, RIDE 5 offers players a variety of settings to adjust according to their preferences.
Accessibility
Speed knows no barriers, and RIDE 5 aims to provide everyone with the opportunity to live their motorbiking dreams. RIDE 5 includes an enhanced set of Riding Aids that will assist less experienced players with braking, cornering, steering, throttling, ideal trajectory, and various other parameters. These aids are designed to help master even the most challenging tracks and ensure that players can enjoy the game to its fullest.
Multiplayer
RIDE 5 introduces new and enhanced multiplayer game modes and features. Online, riders can participate in cross-play lobbies on consoles (PlayStation 5 vs. Xbox Series X|S) and on PC (Steam vs. Epic Games Store), fueling their ambition to climb the global leaderboards. In response to community feedback, RIDE 5 reintroduces split-screen mode, enabling side-by-side challenges right from the comfort of the couch.
Customization
RIDE 5 also features a Race Creator, a highly customizable game mode that offers virtual bikers endless entertainment. Players now have the ability to design their own races and championships, controlling every single aspect of the competition, such as the scoring and rule systems, as well as the categories of bikes allowed. Customization extends to AI-controlled riders, enabling players to personalize their bikes, suits, and even hand-pick the opponents they wish to face.
RIDE 5 also unleashes player creativity through powerful editors for customizing bikes, suits, and helmets. The creations can be shared online across different platforms, enabling the community to appreciate and draw inspiration from the best designs.
RIDE 5 is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Survival horror enthusiasts, brace yourselves! Leonardo Interactive and Invader Studios are thrilled to announce that “Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle” is now available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. This spine-chilling game promises to deliver a heart-pounding experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats.
Key Features:
Return to Survival Horror Roots: “Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle” continues the legacy of the critically acclaimed “Daymare: 1998,” offering a thrilling return to classic survival horror gameplay.
Tense Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in a story-driven narrative set in the relentless and unforgiving universe of “Daymare.”
Monstrous Threats: Confront various gruesome creatures, each with distinct behaviors and weaknesses. Resource management and strategic thinking are essential to survival.
Immersive Soundtrack: A hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack enhances the terror-filled experience, making every moment unforgettable thanks also to the powerful voice of Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil)!
Multiplatform Release: “Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle” is available on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One, providing a broad range of players with access to its terrifying world.
Prepare for an unforgettable journey into madness as you face your darkest fears in “Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle.” Are you ready to survive the horrors that await?
Players can follow Leonardo Interactive’s social media channels and website for updates on the game’s progress and future announcements.
Today Ubisoft® announced the release of Mario + Rabbids® Sparks of Hope: Rayman in the Phantom Show. This last DLC for Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope introduces new mechanics, environments, and a new playable character: the one and only Rayman.
In this brand-new adventure, separate from the main game’s story line, players will control Rayman, Rabbid Peach and Rabbid Mario, as they discover the dramatic Space Opera Network, an uncanny TV studio full of props and easter eggs. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle players will be happy to meet again an old “friend”, the Phantom, now reconverted as a studio director beyond any reproach.
Players will explore various TV sets inspired by different movie genres, full of references from Rayman’s history. As they are progressively restoring the TV studio’s rating, they will soon find out that nothing is at it seems when it comes to TV, especially when the Phantom is involved.
During battles, this new adventure will provide tons of new tactical possibilities as Rayman’s legendary costumes are back to increase even more tactical possibilities. Players can leverage the Vortex and Rocket costumes to be stylish and efficient. Indeed, this is the “Grand Premiere”, and the Phantom will rate the player’s performance after every battle – so they better be efficient and make a good impression!
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope : Rayman in the Phantom Show requires players to own Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, available exclusively on Nintendo Switch™. This DLC can be bought standalone for $14.99 or as part of the new Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope + Rayman Edition including the base game and this third DLC, available digitally on the Nintendo eShop at a suggested price of $69.99. For more information about the DLC, please visit https://www.mariorabbids.com/buypyt.
