Play with your buddy at home, outside, or wherever you like. Horror publisher Feardemic is bringing Buddy Simulator 1984 to Nintendo Switch right before Halloween! Don’t leave your buddy hanging.
Feardemic knows all about horror, and they also know how the biggest horror of all is that you all love playing with your buddies at home, but you can’t always bring them along with you on crazy adventures like touching grass or doing a grocery run. Fortunately, though, they say, science has finally blessed us with a remedy. Feardemic is bringing Buddy Simulator 1984 to Nintendo Switch this Halloween. Are you ready to play?
Thunderful & Space Lizard Studios are delighted to announce that their mysterious cardboard cut-out thriller, Paper Cut Mansion, is set to be released on 27th October 2022 for PC, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions will follow soon after.
In Paper Cut Mansion you play as Toby, a police detective arriving at the road leading to the eponymous old mansion. You will need to put those detective skills to the test as you seek to unfold the story behind this ominous place, with each run giving you the opportunity to collect another piece of evidence to be tacked on the Evidence Board.
An intriguing cast of characters will be met along your journey through the mansion and may help or hinder you: some will offer you quests that can earn you helpful rewards, some will try to hide and some have more malicious intent toward you.
In each unique run, you will unlock new abilities and discover new equipment. This will offer you the opportunity of defining your own playstyle, in addition to giving you a better chance of overcoming the challenges each procedurally generated attempt throws your way. Intrigue is further added through a dimension-hopping mechanic that lets you leap between alternate versions of the same location that switch up the aesthetics and gameplay.
“As a small team, we’ve poured a lot of blood, sweat and tears into Paper Cut Mansion,” said Space Lizard Studios’ Gabriele Caruso. “So nothing makes me more excited than finally getting to see that effort pay off when players get their hands on it on 27th October on PC and Xbox, and very soon after that on PlayStation and Switch.”
The legendary G.I. JOE: Real American Hero toy line marks its 40th anniversary and World of Tanks is proud to join the celebration of this major milestone. In 1982, G. I. JOE 33⁄4 in. action figures arrived on toy shelves, delivering a new and adventurous play experience that has endured for decades. World of Tanks commemorates this milestone for the G.I. JOE franchise with new 3D styles, new female commanders, G.I. JOE themed web event, and retro-awesome decals, emblems, and inscriptions for each faction.
Coming to take control of the battlefield; Hasbro’s iconic G.I. JOE characters, Cover Girl and The Baroness (in Crimson Strike Force uniform) as World of Tanks commanders. Both commanders are ready for any challenge the fight may bring. But what is an experienced commander without an equally formidable vehicle? Available to players will be two 3D styles inspired G.I. JOE vehicles: Cover Girl’s WOLVERINE and COBRA C.A.T.
The G.I. JOE WOLVERINE WoT Edition is for the Strv S1 tank, The Baroness’ C.A.T. (Crimson Attack Tank) WoT Edition is for M54 Renegade tank.
More adventure awaits with a challenging G.I. JOE themed web event where players may redeem codes to receive emblems dedicated to the G.I. JOE 40th anniversary, and coupons to purchase G.I. JOE branded styles with a discount.
New decals and emblems will be available to mark this special event. Headlining the customization elements is the commemorative, customized G.I. JOE 40th anniversary emblem. Tankers will also get unique decals featuring the legendary G.I. JOE WOLVERINE and the COBRA C.A.T. (Crimson Attack Tank), depicted in all the retro-glory of their original package art. Emblems include the G.I. JOE Star and the COBRA insignia.
Prepare to depart on a nightmarish adventure, one with sights and sounds that may be difficult to forget. Scorn, the H.R. Giger-inspired horror game from developer Ebb Software and publisher Kepler Interactive is out today. Those with a stomach for the grotesque and macabre can pick up the game on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and GoG, or directly from www.scorn-game.com. Scorn is also available on Xbox Game Pass starting today.
Today’s launch trailer serves as a warning that those who enter the depths of Scorn’s world will leave it changed. With no assistance, players will learn to deal with the horrors that call this dilapidated world their home by using their arsenal of biomechanical weapons to scrape through unscathed.
Tasked with navigating a desolate and interconnected bio-labyrinth, the only way to make it through is by learning the rules of this nightmarish place and manipulating the cruel machinery left there. By piecing together these secrets and using the organic tools available to you, surviving this world may just be possible. Finding the truth, however, is an entirely different question.
Scorn is available now on Xbox Series X|S (day one with Xbox Game Pass) and PC (via Steam, Epic Games Store and GoG). To purchase, visit https://scorn-game.com.
Bus simulation experts PeDePe and publishing powerhouse Aerosoft are almost ready to release City Bus Manager, this November 10! The bus tycoon allows players to build their own depot from the ground up, in almost any desired location on the planet. Using OpenStreetMap, PeDePe has taken realism to a whole new level, allowing players to use the real world as their playing map.
On November 10, City Bus Manager will be officially dropping on Steam Early Access on a one-week 11% discount from its original price of 27,99€/$. Save the date, or let Steam save it for you by wishlisting the title here!
In City Bus Manager, players have the choice to place their depot in any desired real life location (with the exception of China). Build your depot in Paris or Milan, Lagos or LA… or even on top of your own house! PeDePe has also integrated the bus stops and points of interest from OpenStreetMap, allowing players to plan their routes accordingly. Could your local network do with an upgrade? Think you can improve on your capital’s current system, and get those tourists to all your favourite landmarks? Show the public what you’ve got!
City Bus Manager also makes use of real life data to simulate passenger behaviours and route travel times, so players can schedule their buses when they are most needed. With all this data in your hands, it’s up to you to see how far your company can grow.
Making your depot and company feel like your own was a priority for PeDePe – so players will be able to construct their bus depots as they please, allowing budding bus business moguls to focus on staff satisfaction and retention, client comfort, schedule reliability, wages, ticket prices, bus cleanliness and so much more. With over twenty different bus models, and the option to repaint your busses as you like, players can truly tap into their inner tycoon!
Will you take over your city as the main provider of public transport, or will you find yourself dealing with one too many unhappy customers?
Key Features:
Play in every city and country worldwide (except China)
Real satellite data, bus stops and POIs from OpenStreetMap
Create your own routes in your city
Track your buses live with realistic passenger volume and route plan
Build your very own depot
Maintain your buses with spare parts management, washing and repair stations
20 different bus models (including custom repaints)
Manage your employees and hire reliable and experienced staff
Service centre with ticket sales
Passenger feedback and reviews
Extensive tech tree
“City Bus Manager is one of our most intricate releases to date, having worked on all aspects of the title for over two years now, we cannot wait for players to get their hands on the early access release ” said Niklas Polster, co-founder at PeDePe. “Players will be able to approach the game in a vast variety of ways, and we are excited to see how our members of our community will embark on the development of their very own bus company, and in some sense, of the game itself as it journeys through Early Access!”
“The team over at PeDePe is producing an incredibly exciting and ambitious title” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “We have been following the development of City Bus Manager closely from day one, and the scope of the project is fascinating – we cannot wait to see what players will get up to once they jump in!”
Join Creative Director Mike Skupa as he deep-dives into what makes The Chant a cosmic horror action-adventure game you don’t want to miss when it launches this fall. The Chant will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Nov. 3, 2022.
What is The Chant? We’ve met the enigmatic and colorful cast of characters, explored the nooks and crannies of Glory Island, and looked back at the retreat’s cult origins… but how will you interact with these elements when playing the game?
After a ritual goes wrong at a remote spiritual retreat, a force called The Gloom spreads throughout the island to feed off negative energy. You must fight, avoid, and harness this supernatural threat as it drives everyone to madness.
The Chant has a compact, dense world that encourages players to navigate different locations to uncover resources and collectibles while bringing to life the past of the former inhabitants of this interconnected island.
Balance is key to survival:
Mind, Body, and Spirit are indispensable to your well-being. The actions you take influence the balance between them and determine how the story of The Chant concludes.
Collect, craft, and unlock the mysteries of the past while surviving the various threats both in and out of The Gloom.
Fight or flight is crucial to survival as you balance resources, spiritual weapons, and abilities against the creatures and cultists that emerge from The Gloom.
“Today’s gameplay video for The Chant explains how we’ve combined survival, action, and exploration mechanics to create a distinct cult cosmic horror experience,” said Mike Skupa, Creative Director. “As we walk you through some different areas of Glory Island, discover how the Mind, Body, and Spirit system impacts both the moment-to-moment action and how the story unfolds.”
Welcome to your spiritual nightmare:
The Chant is a cosmic horror action-adventure game developed by Brass Token and published by Prime Matter. Pre-orders are already live. Pre-order bonuses include a 1970s-themed in-game VFX filter mode and an exclusive 1970s-inspired spiritual retreat outfit. The Chant will launch on Nov. 3, 2022, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (MSRP $39.99).
Today, Ubisoft announced For Honor’s special Halloween-themed “Web of the Jorogumo” event will be available beginning October 20 to November 10. Alongside the event, Phase 2 of cross-platform play is now available, allowing group play with cross-platform friends or players thanks to the Ubisoft Connect ecosystem. With this update, For Honor’s crossplay rollout is complete, and players will be able to invite others to their group even if they are on a different platform.
The “Web of the Jorogumo” event will start on October 20 and run for three weeks, bringing a frightening PVE game mode with four player co-op. Players can enjoy a variation of Market Town where they must work together to escort Meiko, capture points, fight against possessed samurai, and battle through Jorogumo’s sticky webs to encounter a terrifying conclusion. With danger around every corner, players will have to be brave and show no mercy. Alongside the new mode, a new Kensei Hero Skin, Yokai Slayer Meiko, will be available on October 20.
Players will have the chance to win new exclusive rewards such as an Effect, a Battle Outfit and ornaments. New themed items will also be available in the in-game store for the duration of the event including Executions, Outfits, a Paired Emote and more.
With the release of Title Update 2, new armor variations will be available for players as well as many gameplay improvements and updates, including the end flow – players can now skip all notifications after a game. On November 17, a Testing Grounds dedicated to Dodge attacks will be live until November 24.
The “Web of the Jorogumo” event comes as part of For Honor’s Year 6 Season 3 The Demon Dagger, in which an ancient cave unleashed spirits and demons from Japanese folklore into Heathmoor. Inspired by Yokai legends, this season introduced a new Battle Pass and Battle Bundle, new seasonal customization, and other exciting updates to For Honor.
With over 30 million players, For Honor is available to play now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Xbox Game Pass, as well as on PlayStation®4 and Ubisoft+, the Ubisoft subscription service. For Honor is also playable on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X | S through backward compatibility.
Citizens of planet Earth! Are you still unsure if Furon Technology is right for you? Now’s the time to try out the swinging ’60s as Crypto! The Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed Demo is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S – check it out!
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series S/X. The SRP for the standard edition is $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99. The Dressed to Skill Edition is available at an SRP of $ 54.99 / € 54.99 / £ 44.99.
Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Gaming Minds Studios are thrilled to announce the official closed beta for the upcoming pirate adventure strategy game, Tortuga – A Pirates Tale. Are ye ready to come aboard?
The closed beta will run exclusively with the Epic Games Store from November 3rd – 16th, with applications, now live for aspiring pirate captains. A select number of lucky recruits will join the crew, where they can test their sea legs with an exclusive first look at the world of Tortuga and all the gold it has to offer. Rally your shipmates, raise the mast and prepare your weapons; there’s much to see on the Caribbean Sea… and even more to steal. Think ye are brave enough? Sign up to join the crew here. Applications close October 23rd.
Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale, explores the journey of a pirate captain with an unquenchable thirst for gold and glory. You will assume command of a fleet of pirate ships and set sail, ready to plunder the vast and beautiful world of the Caribbean. Choose from 18 unique ship types and customize distinct features to ensure your fleet is the most formidable of all. It’s a wide world out there, and you can never be sure whom you might encounter on these unpredictable waters. Keep your wits about you and be careful who you decide is friend or foe as you parley with historical pirate captains or take on trading convoys in tactical turn-based battles. With a magnificent fleet and enough gold, you might be able to keep your crew happy. But be warned! Whispers of mutiny can be heard below deck, and if the morale of your crew slips, it won’t be long until they make it known.
Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale will weigh anchor in Q1 2023 when the pirate adventure strategy game will be available exclusively for Windows PC at the Epic Games Store, as well as on PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
Today Hunt: Showdown launched Update 1.10 on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox, bringing a brand-new Questline system, the new “Stalker Beetle” consumable, new weapon charms and the much-awaited Billy story! Players can unlock Questlines and exclusive rewards through a Twitch Drops campaign, running now through October 20.
Stalker Beetle
“As the protectors of their keepers, the Stalker Beetles are bred to serve in both exploration and combat. They can also sacrifice themselves to cause an explosion that wounds any living being in their proximity.”
The Stalker Beetle is a strategic sandbox tool that can be used in many ways – to peek behind walls, scout ahead before entering compounds… its uses are nearly limitless! Certain active traits will also apply their effects to the Stalker Beetle, which will provide players with tons of new tactical options.
Questlines
Update 1.10 also adds the new Questline system to the game. Various Questlines will be offered periodically throughout the year, allowing players to earn exclusive in-game rewards by completing different objectives. The first Questline, “Billy & the Stalker Beetle,” is available via Twitch Drops. Users who watch qualifying Hunt Twitch streams for 60 minutes will unlock the Questline token.
The Twitch Drops campaign will run from October 12-20. Anyone can take part and stream, and there will be an exclusive reward (Bloodshot – a Hand Crossbow) available via watching the Night of the Hunter streams. Additional rewards include the Billy story, a rare Legendary Hunter who was only available in 2020 via Twitch Drops, plus the first of the game’s weapon charms and much more.
Players can read more about Update 1.10, including the complete list of fixes and upgrades, by visiting www.huntshowdown.com.
About Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown is a competitive first-person bounty hunting game that packs the thrill of survival games into a match-based format. Set in Louisiana in 1895, the game boasts a mixture of PvP and PvE elements that creates a uniquely tense experience. It’s not just the creatures who are a threat—it’s every Hunter on the map. In the classic game mode, a match of Hunt pits 12 players—playing solo or in teams of two or three —against each other as they race to take out gruesome beasts for a bounty they must collect and get off of the map. Hunt‘s quickplay mode offers a shorter match for solo players to scavenge for weapons as they compete for a diminishing pool of bounty. The higher the risk, the higher the reward–but a single mistake could cost everything. Hunt is available now on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox. For more information, visit www.huntshowdown.com.
