Hot on the heels of Going Medieval’s chart-topping Early Access launch in June, publisher The Irregular Corporation and developer Foxy Voxel are excited to announce that the game’s first major update launches today on all storefronts.
Update 1 introduces a handful of additions, improvements and fixes aimed at securing the game’s foundations ahead of larger content updates in the months to come. Highlights include the much-requested addition of new storage types like weapon and clothing racks, shelves and chests, larger maps (expanding from the original 190×190 to 220×220 and 250×250) and new options for managing stockpiles, alongside other quality-of-life additions. Full details can be found in the update changelog.
To celebrate the first update, The Irregular Corporation has released an accolades trailer, highlighting some of the amazing feedback from press and content creators following the Early Access release.
Meanwhile, Foxy Voxel has prepared a new video feature showcasing all the new features in the new update.
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is proud to announce the launch of the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.14: Welcome to Orison update. Available now, the latest update further increases the size and scope of the Star Citizen universe with the introduction of Orison. This brand-new landing zone and headquarters for the Crusader ship manufacturer company is accessible for the first-time to Star Citizen players. Set amongst the clouds of the giant gas planet Crusader, this gigantic floating city represents the final and most impressive landing zone created for the Stanton System. In addition, pilots can look forward to a wide array of new gameplay systems offering even more control over their ship’s performance during combat. These improvements to ship-to-ship combat systems will also play a critical role in the rollout of Dynamic Events such as the brand-new Ninetails Lockdown and a compelling XenoThreat incursion.
“We are very excited for players to visit and explore the Orison Landing Zone, our very own ‘City in the Clouds,’ marking a major milestone for us as the fourth and final landing zone of Stanton system is delivered — and I couldn’t be more proud of what our teams have accomplished,” said Cloud Imperium co-founder and Star Citizen Creative Director, Chris Roberts. “With the implementation of our volumetric cloud tech, Crusader is now re-imagined as an awe-inspiring, beautiful gas giant just waiting to be visited. Star Citizen has never looked better, but beyond the clouds of Alpha 3.14 – Welcome to Orison there is even more for both new and longtime players to discover in our latest update with major ship combat improvements, new dynamic events, the long-awaited arrival of the fan-favorite Constellation Taurus, and more.”
Star Citizen — Alpha 3.14: Welcome to Orison update key features include: · Orison Landing Zone: Located in the atmosphere of the giant gas planet Crusader, players can now visit the Orison Landing Zone in the Stanton System. As the headquarters for ship manufacturer Crusader Industries, this floating cloud city allows staff to live, work, and relax with all of the amenities and conveniences expected for the most talented and qualified personnel in the ‘verse. Attractions include the Voyager bar, various new shops and facilities, a garden area, and breathtaking sunset and sunrise views. Players can visit the eye-catching Stormwal sculpture on Orison, an homage to the massive space whales that live in Orison’s clouds, and even purchase a plushie of Crusader Industries’ official mascot, Finley the Stormwal, to commemorate their visit.
· Volumetric Cloud Tech: Thick clouds span the atmosphere of the gas giant Crusader, brought to life with Star Citizen’s stunning new volumetric cloud technology. Admire the view from both afar and up close as you cut through the vaporous walls of mist enclosing the Orison Landing Zone and its surroundings.
· Missile Operator Mode: Missiles now function via operator mode with a new UI, and can also be controlled by co-pilots. Further improvements to missile functionality include selecting from various types of missiles, dumb firing options, and multiple missile firing options. The adoption of the Intelligent Flight Control System aims to make missile behavior and performance even more realistic. These system improvements will have the most impact on ships and vehicles with a focus on missile armaments, including the Freelancer MIS, Esperia Talon Shrike, Tumbril Cyclone MT, and Anvil Ballista.
· Power Management: Pilots will now have unprecedented control over their ship’s performance during combat. Power management allows players to control power allocated to three core ship systems: weapons, shields, and engines. This new feature is designed to give pilots an edge in ship combat when adjusting power to key systems at critical moments to focus on offense, defense, or evasive maneuvers. It also builds off other multi-crew systems, laying the groundwork for scenarios where a co-pilot may need to focus on power management during intense dogfights.
· Radar, Scanning, and Ping: Players can now scan ships for information on cargo, crew, crime stats, and components. In addition, players can now mask their ship’s signature, allowing them to avoid detection from scanners. This introduces new options for scenarios calling for stealth-focused gameplay, transport, and information gathering.
· New Dynamic Event: Ninetails Lockdown is a brand-new player-versus-player focused Dynamic Event that finds a Stanton space station blockaded by the Ninetails pirates. Players must choose to break and repel the pirate blockade, or to join the Ninetails pirates in taking out security forces.
· Improved Dynamic Event: The XenoThreat Dynamic Event returns with numerous improvements based directly on player feedback and input. Join the call to arms as players collectively work to repel invaders from the Pyro System.
· RSI Constellation Taurus: The highly anticipated and long-awaited Constellation Taurus finally arrives in the ‘verse, marking the completion of the line of ships that players affectionately call “the Connie.” The Taurus is the essential ship on a player’s journey to cargo trading domination in Star Citizen. Featuring impressive cargo storage capacity, strong defensive weaponry, and a concealed cargo hold for discreet delivery of valuable goods, the Constellation Taurus marks a step up from smaller cargo haulers such as the Freelancer.
Today’s Star Citizen — Alpha 3.14: Welcome to Orison update launch represents CIG’s continued commitment to creating the most ambitious, uncompromising, and transparent game development project to-date. For full details on the Star Citizen — Alpha 3.14: Welcome to Orison update, please head here. Players interested in what each development team is working on are encouraged to visit the Star Citizen Progress Tracker and roadmap on the official website.
Star Citizen combines classic space sim gameplay with boundary-pushing visuals in a massively multiplayer setting with unprecedented fidelity. Live how you want to live: shift paths from cargo hauler to outlaw, explorer, or any other role, whenever you want. Explore multiple planets and moons, including vast cities and underground caverns, all created with a unique combination of procedural planet technology and complementary hand-crafted design.
For further information, including how to download and play Star Citizen, visit the official website. Enlist today and join this ever-expanding universe by visiting the game’s Welcome Hub and Guide System for tips on how to play. Millions of players from around the world have already joined to help CIG build the most ambitious game ever made. For continued updates, keep up with Star Citizen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitch, Twitter, and YouTube.
World of Warships, the world’s biggest naval warfare MMO developed and published by Wargaming, has revealed the upcoming Update 0.10.7, packed with new content including the addition of submarines to Ranked Battles, the De Zeven Dockyard, the long-awaited return of the USS Missouri, and a unique collaboration with Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These, the Japanese anime series based on the popular science fiction novels.
Submarines Arrive in Ranked
Submarines completely changed the face of real-life naval warfare in the 20th century and are now set to do the same in World of Warships. Players can experience a whole new world beneath the surface by taking control of the deadly submarines, now playable out of testing for the first time. These delicate but stealthy vessels bring a whole new tactical element to the game, as players weigh the pros and cons of the four separate diving levels and try out acoustic homing torpedoes, bolstered by sonar ping mechanics.
Some battleships have been equipped with anti-submarine defense aircraft to blow these vessels out of the water, while many destroyers and some light cruisers can dispatch depth charges to tackle them. Players can test out this new class in more relaxed co-op battles, and then put them to the test in the special upcoming season of Ranked Battles.
Dutch Cruisers: Part Two
Early Access to Dutch Cruisers continues in 0.10.7 with the added ability to construct the Tier VIII ship De Zeven Provinciën at the new Dockyard through 24 shipbuilding phases. In addition, the “Dutch Cruisers: Part 2” special event offers a reward of a commemorative flag and Klaas Jenssen, a Dutch commander with enhanced skills, when a chain of combat missions is completed.
The Return of the Missouri
The USS Missouri will soon return to the waves, now sat at an equal economic level with other Premium Tier IX ships. With this update, the iconic vessel that ended World War II will be available for purchase in exchange for Doubloons.
COBRA KAI takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament with the continuation of the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka).
Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament… and whoever loses must hang up their gi. As Samantha and Miguel try to maintain the dojo alliance and Robby goes all in at Cobra Kai, the fate of the Valley has never been more precarious. What tricks does Kreese have up his sleeve? Can Daniel and Johnny bury their decades-long hatchet to defeat Kreese? Or will Cobra Kai become the face of karate in the valley?
MY.GAMES has announced the release of the Hidden War season for its tactical first-person shooter Warface, available as a free update on Steam, Epic Games Store, and MY.GAMES Store.
The events of Hidden War unfold in the middle of the jungle and stone tunnels somewhere in Africa. The season update adds a new PvP-map called Ruins for capture mode where players can use traps against their opponents to change the map topology and gain a tactical advantage. Two new series of weapons and a set of armor complement the collections of players. Soon, in upcoming updates, baseball bats will add zest to melee combat.
The seasonal update also brings the Contract System and its special challenges. Contracts are specific tasks that are rewarded for completing in both PvP and PvE matches. Players can receive more valuable rewards after completing a series of tasks.
Along with the update were introduced special agents for every class. These are comprehensive themed packages to give your character a wholly new sense of style. Each of the special agents has its own story, themed appearance, and a special set of items, including a series of weapons, armors, trinkets, and achievements. They are specifically made to complement a class and each class will receive a special agent package.
Among new features, Hidden War is about to bring technical adjustments over the course of the season. In addition, the European and North American servers have been merged, so players can access all regional servers. Now developers are getting closer to the merger with Warface CIS and creating one global Warface PC community.
NACON and Simteract are delighted to announce that Train Life: A Railway Simulator will be pulling into the next station on August 31: the game will be available for early access on Steam, before it pulls into the Epic Games Store at a later date.
Announced in February 2021 as part of NACON’s new Life range, Train Life: A Railway Simulator will be the first of 5 simulation games to be released. From August 31, train and management game fans will have early access to this ambitious project.
Train Life: A Railway Simulator puts you at the head of a railway company. For the first time in a game of this type, you develop your business to become the biggest rail company in Europe: hire drivers, buy new trains and achieve your contractual objectives!
This unique management aspect is supported by the game’s detailed trains and driving system. NACON and Simteract have paid special attention to modeling the trains to ensure the game is both fun and authentic.
New content will be added regularly throughout the period of early access, including some legendary trains and, ultimately, 10,000 km of track across Europe. This detail and scope, along with dynamic weather, mean each voyage will be a unique experience. Get your ticket for Train Life: A Railway Simulator now!
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Train Life : A Railway Simulator will be available in early access August 31, 2021 on Steam and on the Epic Games Store.
NACON and RaceWard Studio are pleased to release a new RiMS Racing gameplay video, a brand-new motorbike simulation concept that will be available from August 19 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ and PC in Europe and August 24 in North America.
The new trailer reveals unprecedented footage of a race along the famous Million Dollar Highway. Located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, this 520-km route is packed with tight turns and climbs over 3,000 metres between dizzying drops and majestic mountain plateaus through breath-taking countryside. This iconic and extremely difficult American track will challenge even the most experienced riders!
Watch the new gameplay video on YouTube:
Alongside the new gameplay video, the third episode of the series of documentaries about RiMS Racing has been released. The new episode put its focus on the details the game is rich and also highlights the studio’s invaluable collaboration with Pirelli and Brembo to ensure players will experience a simulation that is as realistic as possible.
Over 500 spare parts from official brands are available for the game’s eight motorbikes so players can customize their motorbike while looking for the best performance. On such regards, gamers will have access to Pirelli products including the brand-new DIABLO ROSSO IV, making its absolute debut in the gaming scene. Every single part will affect racing performance and the way the ride feels, offering players an experience that is identical to real racing conditions.
Watch the new developers’ diary entry on YouTube:
RiMS Racing will be available on August 19 2021 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and on Nintendo Switch™ in Europe and on August 24 in North America.
George Romero and Dario Argento’s classic tale of horror and suspense, Two Evil Eyes, gets the royal restoration treatment courtesy of Blue Underground with a two disc 4K UHD + Blu-ray set coming August 24th.
The Masters of Modern Horror -George Romero and Dario Argento – bring you an unprecedented pair of shockers inspired by the tales of Edgar Allan Poe. In Romero’s The Facts In The Case Of Mr. Valdemar, a conniving wife (Adrienne Barbeau of THE FOG) and her lover use a hypnotic trance to embezzle a fortune from her dying husband, only to receive some chilling surprises from beyond the grave. Then in Argento’s The Black Cat, a deranged crime scene photographer (Harvey Keitelof FROM DUSK TILL DAWN) is driven to brutal acts of madness and murder by his girlfriend’s new pet. But will this cunning feline deliver a final sickening twist of its own?
Martin Balsam (PSYCHO), E.G. Marshall (CREEPSHOW), John Amos (THE BEASTMASTER) and Tom Atkins (NIGHT OF THE CREEPS) co-star in this wild horror hit that also features grisly makeup effects by Tom Savini (MANIAC). Blue Underground’s acclaimed restoration of TWO EVIL EYES, scanned in 4K 16-bit from the original camera negative, is now presented with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix, packed with hours of Extras!
Bonus Features:
Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) Widescreen 1.85:1 feature presentation and Bonus Extras Blu-ray
Audio Commentary with Troy Howarth, Author of ‘Murder By Design: The Unsane Cinema of Dario Argento’
Theatrical Trailer
Poster & Still Gallery
Two Masters’ Eyes – Interviews with Directors Dario Argento & George Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Supervisor Tom Savini, Executive Producer Claudio Argento, and Asia Argento
Savini’s EFX – A Behind-the-Scenes look at the film’s Special Make-Up Effects
At Home With Tom Savini – A personal tour of Tom Savini’s home
Adrienne Barbeau on George Romero
Before I Wake – Interview with Star Ramy Zada
Behind The Wall – Interview with Star Madeleine Potter
One Maestro And Two Masters – Interview with Composer Pino Donaggio
Rewriting Poe – Interview with Co-Writer Franco Ferrini
The Cat Who Wouldn’t Die – Interview with Assistant Director Luigi Cozzi
Two Evil Brothers – Interview with Special Make-Up Assistant Everett Burrell
Working With George – Interview with Costume Designer Barbara Anderson
Las Vegas’ newest immersive attraction, Escape Blair Witch, from Global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and leading Las Vegas attraction producer, Egan Escape Productions, is now accepting reservations online at www.escapeblairwitch.com.
ESCAPE BLAIR WITCH brings Lionsgate’s classic horror film franchise The Blair Witch to life in its first ever official escape experience. The new attraction is located in the same expansive facility that houses Lionsgate’s fan favorite, The Official SAW Escape: Las Vegas, the world’s first immersive escape experience themed after the blockbuster SAW films, launched in 2018. The experience’s heart pounding official trailer also drops today and is filmed at the new immersive escape experience. The trailer is directed by and starring Hollywood’s scream queen Danielle Harris, features Sarah Nicklin and Mark Lawson and is produced by Jason Egan and Sugar Studios.
“We designed Escape Blair Witch as a ‘speakeasy style attraction’, said Jason Egan, owner of Egan Escape Productions, “From the outside, the building looks like an old ranger’s station with no mention of the Blair Witch.”
Players arrive as volunteers to help search for some local students who have gone missing in the forest. As they work their way through multiple scenes throughout the ranger’s station, the forest, and the old house in the woods, they quickly learn that they have become victims themselves and must work to escape the clutches of the Blair Witch.
Due to high demand, limited space and COVID-19 protocols, reservations are required in advance. Private VIP games are available, as well as packages for Birthdays, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, Team Building, and more.
For detailed information on the safety precautions we are taking for COVID-19, please visit our website or follow along on Facebook & Instagram @EscapeBlairWitch.
Cloudhead Games announced today that its critically acclaimed VR rhythm shooter Pistol Whip’s new Western-themed cinematic campaign, “Smoke & Thunder,”is launching on Oculus Quest, PCVR, and PlayStation VR on August 12th. As Pistol Whip’s most noteworthy update ever, “Smoke & Thunder” adds a ton of new content such as a new fully-voiced campaign set in the Wild West, a pulse-pounding star-studded soundtrack, and the game-changing “Styles” system sandbox for endless replayability. The new additions are a free update to existing Pistol Whip owners. New players can purchase the VR title for $24.99 until August 15. After that date, the new Pistol Whip price will be $29.99.
Smoke & Thunder
Cloudhead’s first cinematic campaign, “2089,” was a fast forward into the future; their second, “Smoke & Thunder,” is a badass blast to the past—with new weapons, mechanics, a dastardly new outlaw threat, and a mighty fine new boss fight for folks to tangle with.
Featuring tracks from The Heavy, Black Pistol Fire, Bones UK, Devora, and an original never-before-heard track from Magic Sword; this five-scene cinematic campaign is abso-rootin-tutley exploding with exciting new content.
Smoke & Thunder’s campaign mode transforms players into the heroes of an immersive Western adventure, equipping them with brand new weapons and providing a fully-voiced tale of sisters Jessie (Victoria Hogan, Kingdom Come: Deliverance) and Tess (Avalon Penrose, Hades). It’s a visually stunning experience, illustrated with cutscene cinematics created by fan-favourite comic artist and returning talent, Fico Ossio, and colourist Raciel Avila.
Once players have conquered the campaign, they can skedaddle on over to Arcade and check out all the campaign scenes—from both ”Smoke & Thunder” as well as “2089”—unbridled for the very first time. In Arcade mode, players can use whatever weapon and modifier they want in endless combinations.
Styles let players create the gameplay THEY want.
Pistol Whip’s new “Styles” system sandbox allows players to combine their preferred weapon type with up to five modifiers to create an unstoppable action experience that’s exactly what they want. After finding a preferred Style that’s uniquely their own, players can challenge friends or compete solo and be the first person to dominate the leaderboard uniquely generated for that “Style’s” choice.
New weapon types also burst onto the scene with the debut of Styles, including Brawler, which transforms the previous No Ammo modifier into a glorious new melee mode. 2089’sBurstfire and the new weapons from “Smoke & Thunder” are also available in all scenes with Styles.
These weapon additions and changes combined with four new modifiers mean the possibilities are endless. From green to grizzled and anywhere in-between, there’s a Style for everyone. Pistol Whip also includes an ever-changing list of recommendations such as Featured Styles, which contain weekly style choices curated by Cloudhead’s own team of developers and players. “Styles” can also be used with all past Pistol Whip updates like the aforementioned “2089” and “Heartbreaker.”
Price Change
Beginning August 15th, the price of Pistol Whip will increase by $5 just a few days after the “Smoke & Thunder” + “Styles” update on August 12 to support the creation of epic content and updates. After August 15th, Pistol Whip will be available for $29.99 on Oculus Quest, PC VR, and PlayStation VR. This price increase will not impact existing owners of Pistol Whip.
About Pistol Whip:
Since its launch, Pistol Whip has continued to see commercial success, remaining one of Quest and Steam’s top-selling VR games. Polygon included the game in its Top 50 games of the year, and Gamespot called it one of the Best VR Games of 2019. Pistol Whip also earned top industry recognition as a GDCA finalist and the winner of Immersive Reality Game of the Year at the 2020 DICE Awards.
About Cloudhead Games:
Cloudhead is the veteran VR studio behind Pistol Whip and the fantasy adventure trilogy The Gallery, winner of over 30 awards and nominations including ‘VR Game of the Year’ in 2018. Before Pistol Whip, Cloudhead partnered with industry-legend Valve to create Aperture Hand Lab, a humorous tech demo set in the Portal Universe, for the next-gen Valve Index. Always innovating, Cloudhead Games is also known for its early solutions in VR locomotion/comfort with “Snap Turns” and “Teleportation,” as well as VR motion capture and hand interactions.
