SQUARE ENIX® is excited to reveal a first-look at the free playable demo for OUTRIDERS™, the high-intensity RPG-Shooter from People Can Fly, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM, and Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind JUST CAUSE® and SLEEPING DOGS®.
Broadcast #5 ‘Into the Fray’, gives a look at the exciting content on offer in the OUTRIDERS demo, coming February 25th, where players will be able to experience the entire opening chapter of the OUTRIDERS campaign. With around 3 hours of gameplay available, players can create multiple characters and try out all four classes in the game: Devastator, Pyromancer, Technomancer and Trickster.
Progress in the campaign will transfer to the full game for players who purchase OUTRIDERS on the same platform.
Additionally, Broadcast #5 includes a deep dive into the PC version of OUTRIDERS and how People Can Fly has gone to great lengths to create an RPG-Shooter that offers compatibility with a variety of system specs and include some of our favourite PC features.
For more information, watch the rest of OUTRIDERS Broadcast #5 ‘Into the Fray’ here:
The OUTRIDERS demo releases tomorrow, February 25th at 5pmGMT/6pmCET/9amPT, free for everyone to play on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC/Steam and GeForce NOW.
OUTRIDERS will release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, Epic Store and GeForce NOW on PC and Google Stadia on April 1, 2021.
Frostpunk, the popular society survival, city-building sim from 11 bit studios is releasing today for the macOS and is available on both the Mac App Store and Steam. This much-anticipated macOS version of the game will also be available as Frostpunk: Complete Edition, which will include three expansions.
The heat provided by a steam-powered generator provides a means for life in Frostpunk’s entirely frozen world. Erecting a city from a snowy wasteland requires steady leadership, and while you cannot forget about the welfare of your society, optimization and resource management often clash with empathy and thoughtful decision-making. What will you do to ensure your people’s survival? And who will you become in the process?
The dazzlingly spooky 3D platformer Pumpkin Jack is available now on the PlayStation®Store, playable on PS4 and PS5.
The price for the scratch to everyone’s 3D platformer itch is $29.99, €29.99 and £24.99. You can also get the soundtrack, it is available for several digital platforms, all listed here on ffm.to.
Pumpkin Jack is set in a dazzlingly eerie world – just imagine a mashup of Jak & Daxter and MediEvil made with Unreal Engine 4. Even though it was created by just one single developer, Nicolas Meyssonier, the 3D platformer features a hair-raising array of gameplay mechanics providing an entertaining playtime of 5-8 hours (one run).
Playing as Jack, you overcome tight platform sections, solve riddles (literally!) with your head, run for your life to escape giant burning barns, ride mine carts (in a classic roller coaster-ish manner of course…) and much more – and yes, using an varied arsenal of weapons you’ll fight lots and lots of foes, from small weak ones up to huge bosses all of which will test your skills.
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After a hugely successful early access period on Steam, Curse of the Dead Gods, the indie action roguelite from Passtech Games and Focus Home Interactive, launches today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store! A divine wealth of temples, traps, enemies, weapons, riches, and the final confrontation with the God of Death himself are all ready for players everywhere to dive in.
A year of early access and incredible feedback from the community resulted in a massive amount of new content and features available today in Curse of the Dead Gods on all platforms, including a brand-new final thrilling encounter and more. Players will discover hours upon hours of adventuring within a variety of game modes boasting hundreds of combinations of items, relics and curses.
And now is the perfect time to jump in! For a limited time, Curse of the Dead Gods is available for 10% off on all platforms. What’s more, PC players can grab the Curse of the Dead Gods original soundtrack now on Steam and the Epic Games Store as either standalone content or bundled with the game at an additional discount.
For more information, visit www.curse-of-the-dead-gods.com.
The world’s smallest and first truly wireless microphone has been reborn. Meet the RØDE Wireless GO II, a new ultra-compact and extremely versatile dual channel wireless microphone system. Offering the same pocket-sized form factor and professional sound quality as the best-selling Wireless GO, with a host of incredible new features making it even more powerful and flexible, this is next generation wireless audio from RØDE.
The original Wireless GO, released in 2019, revolutionised audio for content creators. With its innovative form factor, unique clip ‘n’ go versatility, and in-built microphone offering truly wireless recording for the first time, it changed the way creators captured sound for video.
The Wireless GO II offers all of these features and much more, including dual channel recording, universal compatibility with cameras, mobile devices and computers, extended range and improved transmission stability, and on-board recording capabilities. Wireless audio has changed again.
KEY FEATURES OF THE WIRELESS GO II
Dual channel wireless microphone system – record two sound sources simultaneously or use as a single channel wireless microphone
All-new Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption – delivers an extended range of up to 200m (line of sight), optimised for extremely stable operation in dense RF environments
3.5mm analog TRS output, USB-C and iOS digital audio output – universal compatibility with cameras, mobile devices and computers
On-board recording capability – record over 24 hours of audio direct to each transmitter as a failsafe against dropouts and other audio issues
Ability to switch between mono or stereo recording modes – record each channel separately or combine them for ultimate flexibility in post-production
Flexible gain control – three-stage pad, expandable to 10-stage pad
Safety channel – records a second channel at -20dB as a backup in case the main channel distorts
Complete control over all features and functions via the RØDE Central app
In-built rechargeable lithium-ion batteries – up to 7 hours battery life, plus a power saver mode
Designed and made in RØDE’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia
“The original Wireless GO was a gamechanger,” says RØDE CEO Damien Wilson. “It truly revolutionized sound capture for everyone from vloggers to business professionals producing content while working from home. The form factor and feature set had never been seen before and many have attempted – and failed – to replicate it since.”
“The Wireless GO II is a huge leap forward in terms of useability and versatility, while retaining all the elements that made the first edition such a success. It represents RØDE’s mission to innovate and continue evolving our product lines, always with creators in mind. The Wireless GO II is once again going to change the way people record audio for their content.”
UNMATCHED VERSATILITY
The Wireless GO II takes the versatility of the original to new heights. Each kit contains two transmitters and a single receiver, allowing users to capture two sound sources simultaneously – perfect for a wide range of filmmaking scenarios, from recording interviews to two-person vlogs. It can also be used as a single channel wireless microphone for recording just one sound source.
The Wireless GO II features a 3.5mm analog TRS output for plugging into cameras, plus a digital audio output via USB-C for plugging into smartphones, tablets and even computers. This universal compatibility with any device makes the Wireless GO II extremely versatile, ideal for everyone from filmmakers to YouTubers to business professionals.
Another groundbreaking feature is its on-board recording capability. The Wireless GO II can record over 24 hours of audio directly to each transmitter (without the need for an SD card), ensuring a backup recording is always available in post-production in case of transmission dropouts and other audio issues.
This feature is activated via RØDE Central, a new app that gives users access to firmware updates and advanced features for the Wireless GO II. In addition to on-board recording, these include activation of the safety channel, which records a second track at -20dB in case the main channel distorts, a fine gain control that expands the three-stage pad to a 10-stage pad, and more. The Wireless GO II is the first RØDE product to utilise RØDE Central, with the VideoMic NTG, AI-1 and others to be integrated in future.
Other key features of the Wireless GO II include the ability to switch between mono and stereo modes, allowing users to record each transmitter separately or combine the two for ultimate flexibility in post-production, a mute button, in-built rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that last up to 7 hours, and more.
No other wireless microphone system packs in such an incredible range of features, making the Wireless GO II one of the most versatile microphones on the market.
ULTRA-COMPACT WIRELESS AUDIO
The Wireless GO II offers the same pocket-sized form factor as the original. The receiver weighs just 32g and the transmitters weigh just 31g, with each measuring less than a matchbox, taking up virtually no space in a camera kit bag, backpack, handbag or briefcase.
The transmitters and receiver feature the same unique clip design as the original, which make them incredibly easy to clip onto talent and mount onto a DSLR or mirrorless camera, mobile camera rig, boom pole or cold shoe accessory. This also means the extensive range of Wireless GO accessories work with the Wireless GO II, including the Interview GO and MagClip GO. Ultra-compact wireless audio for any recording situation.
Each Wireless GO II kit ships with a flat TRS memory cable for plugging into cameras and three USB-C to USB-A cables for connecting to computers for charging and recording (additional RØDE cables or adaptors are required for connecting to mobile devices and computers with USB-C inputs). There is also a handy carry pouch for keeping the kit tidy and secure.
PROFESSIONAL SOUND. SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY
The Wireless GO II has been designed to deliver professional sound while being incredibly simple to use. Out of the box, the two transmitters come auto paired to the receiver and will remember which channel they’ve been assigned to in future, ensuring a seamless setup process every time.
The system utilises RØDE’s all-new Series IV 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption, which delivers an extended range of up to 200m (line of sight) and is optimised for operation in areas with a high level of RF activity, including dense urban environments, shopping malls, universities, convention centres and offices. The internal antenna has been redesigned to ensure an extremely stable connection, and with on-board recording providing a backup of all audio, users never have to worry about dropouts again.
Each transmitter features a high-quality in-built omnidirectional condenser capsule for completely wireless recording, plus a 3.5mm TRS input for plugging in a lavalier microphone, such as the RØDE Lavalier GO.
The Wireless GO II also comes with three furry windshields, which incorporate an innovative new twist-to-lock design for recording in windy conditions, ensuring crystal-clear, professional sound in any situation.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced the Razer Kiyo Pro, a USB camera with a high-performance Adaptive Light Sensor to deliver market-leading image fidelity, even in low-light conditions. Combining an ultra-sensitive CMOS sensor with STARVIS™* technology, the Kiyo Pro brings a professional level of image quality to video conferencing and streaming.
With working from home now being a large part of professional life, the demand for better image quality on video calls is greater than ever. Built-in laptop cameras lack the resolution and framerates for professional looking conference calls and most webcams struggle to cope with less-than-ideal lighting, giving a dim, blurry video image which can impact a professional presentation. The Kiyo Pro solves these issues with a high-performance Adaptive Light Sensor, providing superior imaging under almost any lighting conditions.
“For both video conferencing and streaming, smooth and crystal-clear video quality under any lighting conditions is a vital part of the experience,” said Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s peripherals business unit. “The Kiyo Pro, with its fantastic low-light performance, is ideal for those working from home who want to impress their customers and colleagues, and for streamers wanting to entertain their audience with a bright, vibrant image.”
Advanced Imaging. Absolute Fidelity.
At the heart of the new Kiyo Pro is the advanced Type 1/2.8 CMOS sensor with STARVIS™ technology. STARVIS™ is a back-illuminated pixel technology, used in surveillance camera CMOS sensors, to create high quality images from visible and near infrared light regions. By incorporating this technology into the Kiyo Pro, video conference calls will have a consistently bright, clear image, even under a wide variety of typical work-from-home lighting conditions such as dim rooms, harsh lighting, backlighting or just screen lighting.
The Kiyo Pro is capable of uncompressed full HD 1080p 60FPS, for unsurpassed image fidelity and detail. The HDR 30FPS mode ramps up the dynamic range, correcting under or over exposed areas on the fly, eliminating silhouetting if the subject is lit from behind, for vibrant colors and even lighting, across the whole image.
The wide-angle lens on the Kiyo Pro gives a choice of three fields of view: 103°, 90° or 80°, making it ideal for video conferencing or streaming. The 103° view is wide enough to include everyone in a group video call or allow stream viewers to clearly see live activities, while the 80° view is perfect for professional headshot view or an engaging facecam window on gaming streams.
Flexible and fast
The Kiyo Pro has a range of extra features to adapt to any set-up and situation. With flexible mounting options for monitor, tabletop or tripod mounting, the Kiyo Pro can be positioned perfectly for use as a streaming camera regardless of the space available. The wide field of view and tripod mounting make the Kiyo Pro ideal for group conference calls, and its 16bit, omni-directional stereo microphone array ensures all participants’ voices are picked up.
For maximum uncompressed video performance, the Kiyo Pro utilizes a USB 3.0 connection to pass a 5GB/s signal. A separate privacy cover is included to both protect the lens and assure user privacy when not in use.
For more information on the Razer Kiyo Pro, please see here.
Video game publisher KLABATER and indie development studio Juggler Games inform that their Kickstarter campaign to fund The Amazing American Circus for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC has been live since February 10.
The Amazing American Circus is a single-player deck-building game with elements of resource management, tycoon, and exploration. Hire artists, each with their own set of cards, and travel across the Gilded Age USA, meeting famous people, completing quests and becoming the greatest showman on Earth.
With 20 days to end and 48% of our objective already pledged, the Kickstarter campaign will help both KLABATER and Juggler Games getting more funds to finish The Amazing American Circus and cover the costs related to the production and development without compromising the quality of the game.
What The Amazing American Circus has to offer?
Become a legend! Save a run-down circus, gather a troupe of performers, and dare to defy the greatest showman on earth – P.T Barnum himself.
Recruit and train over 15 different types of circus artists
Take part in exciting battles on the circus arena using the beautifully illustrated collectible cards
Upgrade your circus caravan thanks to different types of wagons offering over 100 possible modifications
Meet both historical and fictional characters deeply embedded in American folklore, such as John D. Rockefeller, Susan B. Anthony, or Nikola Tesla
Immerse yourself in a story taking place during the turbulent era of the fading Wild West and enter the beautiful and dark world of Native American folklore and the immigrant populace
Listen to a unique soundtrack inspired by classic circus music and American country & folk
The Amazing American Circus in numbers
170 hand-illustrated cards
Recruit and train over 15 different types of circus artists
15 types of circus artists, among them mimes, strongmen, and acrobats
12 different circus wagons unlocking new skills and options
16 different types of audience, whom you have to attract and entertain
Over 100 modifications and upgrade options for your circus caravan
90 cities and towns to visit
4 distinct geographical regions – travel across the American continent90 cities and towns to visit
1 powerful opponent to defeat – the legendary P.T. Barnum
1 but epic adventure akin to Buzz Luhrman’s musicals, Ennio Morricone’s westerns, and the classic road movies
60 minutes of a soundtrack inspired by country and folk music from different parts of the USA
For a second year, New Game+ Expo (NGPX), a collaborative initiative of video game developers based around the world, will present a digital showcase featuring dozens of games that includes new title announcements and live gameplay demos.
The live showcase will be shown exclusively on Twitch on Thursday, March 4th beginning at 8 AM PST/5 PM CET, followed by additional gameplay, Q&As and more. The full showcase, along with trailers and highlights, will be available to view after the livestream on NGPX’s YouTube channel. Find the official Twitch channel at www.twitch.tv/newgameplusexpo.
Movie Games Lunarium announced that the new release date for the Lovecraftian horror game “Lust from Beyond” is March 11th, 2021. The game’s beta version is available for testing to the press.
‘Lust from Beyond’ is a first-person survival horror game set between our world and a world of endless ecstasy. As Victor Holloway, an American antiquarian, the player pursues the mystery of otherworldly visions, which seem related to Victor’s sex addiction.
This bold, mature production with erotic and occult themes, inspired by the works of Lovecraft and Giger, was already introduced to gamers via two free standalone chapters: Prologue and Scarlet. Both have been enthusiastically received on Steam.
New Release Date
The new release, scheduled for March 11th, was chosen after the beta tests showed an opportunity to further optimize the code and environment, to make the game run and look better on older hardware.
The riveting tale of mystery, suspense and time travel for kids and families, “Secrets of Sulphur Springs,” will premiere with five episodes on Friday, Feb. 26, on Disney+ with new episodes available to stream each Friday in March through April 9. Since its Disney Channel premiere, “Secrets of Sulphur Springs” has reached 3.5 million total viewers (P2+), has ranked as the #1 series across all basic cable with Girls 6-11 and is the #1 series on DisneyNOW. Its season finale debuts Friday, March 12, on Disney Channel.
Filmed and set in Louisiana, the series follows 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose world has been upended by his father, Ben (Josh Braaten), after he moves the family from Chicago to take ownership of an abandoned hotel property, The Tremont. Now, the family—which also includes Griffin’s mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon) and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw)—live in The Tremont in hopes of restoring it to the lively vacation destination it once was. On his first day at his new school, Griffin hears rumors that the hotel is haunted by the ghost of Savannah (Elle Graham), a girl who disappeared decades ago. He soon meets and befriends Harper (Kyliegh Curran), a thrill-seeking classmate, and they discover a secret portal that allows them to travel back in time and uncover clues about the town mystery.
“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” is from creator, writer and executive producer Tracey Thomson (“The Young and the Restless”). Charles Pratt Jr. (“STAR”) also serves as executive producer. The series is produced by Gwave Productions, LLC, and carries a TV-PG parental guideline.
