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“Lords of the Fallen 2” Announces Composer Walter Mair

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lords-of-the-fallen-2Award-winning composer Walter Mair has been announced as the composer for dark fantasy RPG Lords of the Fallen 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the original 2023 release. The announcement comes during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco – the annual gather of international game developers and publishers. The sequel is set to arrive on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026, and promises to deliver more commercial elements, particularly in visual design, to attract a broader audience of players.

Walter Mair is known for his captivating scores ranging from epic orchestrations recorded with 80-piece choirs to intimate, small ensemble and hybrid electronic pieces that have graced a diverse mix of feature films, documentaries, television dramas, narrative-driven interactive entertainment and video games.

In 2023, Walter composed the score for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, which after being nominated for a BAFTA and an Ivor Novello Award is now up for 7 awards at this year’s GANG (Game Audio Network Guild) Awards at San Francisco’s Game Developers Conference. Nominated categories include Audio of the Year, Best Cinematic & Cutscene Audio, and Sound Design of the Year.
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Star Forest Launches Mobile Video Game

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beam-onStar Forest has launched a new mobile video game, ‘Beam On: A Star Forest Quest.’ Beginning today, January 31, players can download the game in the Apple App Store and begin the heart-pounding arcade action with a vibrant, music-infused universe as they guide Twig, the bearded dragon guitarist, on his epic quest for glory, rhythm, and the legendary Unicus — the mystical star guitar that calls to him. (The ‘Beam On’ game tutorial with Twig is available here.)

In this mobile video game, players will navigate through the ever-changing landscapes of Star Forest with rhythm and flair. With only a homemade jetpack and sharp reflexes, Twig must dodge swarms of cat-eye fly swarms, glowing Slugzz, and other obstacles on his journey to reclaim the elusive Unicus and shred the ultimate solo.

Beam On: A Star Forest Quest serves as a companion piece to the Star Forest virtual band’s “Beam On” music video, giving fans a chance to directly interact with the same world and characters they’ve come to love. Fans may also notice an easter egg in the music video as this is the same game Twig is playing at the end.

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Official Trailer For Upcoming Horror Movie “Until Dawn”

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until-dawnSony Pictures has released the first trailer for “Until Dawn.”

Directed by David F. Sandberg, the film is the live-action adaptation of the popular 2015 PlayStation horror game.

In the movie, one year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one…only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening.

Starring Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, Odessa A’zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell, Peter Stormare, the film is set for release on April 25, 2025.

See the official trailer below:

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Laika’s Launch Of Official Caroline Gaming Experience On Roblox Nears 18 Million Visits Since Thanksgiving Day Debut

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CarolineOn the heels of LAIKA’s 15th Anniversary re-release of its first film Coraline, which took in a record-breaking $56M at the global box office last Summer and Fall, the award-winning studio launched its first official immersive experience on the Roblox platform, Coraline: Evade the Others on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th, 2024.

Since its release, the gaming experience has been played by over 10 million unique users, earned a 90%+ rating, and regularly exceeds 5,000 concurrent players. The experience is playable on iOS, Android, PC, Mac HERE. A brand new, playable Coraline avatar is now available for purchase in the game and the Roblox Marketplace.

Coraline: Evade the Others, developed in partnership with Toya and the support of Roblox’s Partnerships team, quickly gained traction with players to become one of the top film-based games of all time on Roblox. Rather than a limited promotional experience, Coraline: Evade the Others is an ‘always on’ gaming experience with regular monthly updates that expand gameplay, characters, and environments. In under six weeks, the game has attracted over 17.5M visits, with over 300,000 average daily active users.
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Official trailer for “The Witcher IV” Revealed

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The-Witcher-IVAfter almost a decade, CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 4 is finally here, and with the unveiled six-minute trailer, it confirms Ciri as protagonist.

Here’s the official blurb:

The Witcher IV is an upcoming single-player open-world RPG from CD PROJEKT RED, the creators of Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The beginning of a new saga, and a follow-up to one of the most acclaimed RPGs of all time, Ciri takes center stage as the protagonist, embarking on her own journey to become a professional monster slayer.

Check out The Witcher 4 trailer below:

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The Art Directors Guild at 2024 San Diego Comic-Con

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ADG-2024The Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) returns to the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con to highlight the contributions of ADG artisans to the genre works celebrated at this annual fan conference.

The ADG’s programming includes a panel discussion with an audience Q&A titled “Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department,” a booth on the exhibit floor, three portfolio review sessions and two award presentations at the Masquerade Costume Competition.

Highlighting the growing impact of video game IP on the entertainment industry, the ADG is curating a panel called “Video Games Go Hollywood: The Art Department,” featuring panelists: Production Designer Howard Cummings (“Fallout”); Concept Illustrator Thang Le (“Fallout”); Production Designer Marc Fisichella (“Five Nights at Freddy’s”); Art Director Mark Terry (“Five Nights at Freddy’s”); and Production Designer Victoria Paul (“Twisted Metal”). The panel will be moderated by Set Designer Tim Croshaw (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “Loki”) and offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the art departments responsible for the dreaming, drawing and designing that translates these iconic video game environments into the world of film and television. The panel will take place on Saturday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m., in Room 29CD.
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Official Trailer for “Fable” from the Xbox Games Showcase

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The Fable release date has been a mystery for quite a very long time, but now, the next Fable finally has a release window of 2025. Also released is a brand new trailer.

The game is slated to hit Xbox Series X/S and PC in 2025, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

“What does it mean to be a hero,” the trailer’s description reads. “Humphry, once one of the greatest, will be forced out of retirement when a mysterious figure from his past threatens Albion’s very existence.”

Fable remains one of the most beloved Xbox franchises. It was originally teased at the Xbox Games Showcase in July, 2020.

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Tribeca Festival 2024 Announces Audio Storytelling And Games Lineup

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Tribeca-FestivalThe 2024 Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced its lineup of live events and official selections for audio storytelling and games. This year’s audio storytelling program, exclusively sponsored by Audible, takes place June 9-13 and the games lineup runs June 12-16.

Tribeca’s 2024 audio storytelling live events program includes the 10th anniversary of Vox Media’s Criminal, an award-winning podcast that explores the unexpected side of true crime, with special guest Melissa McCarthy; Stitcher Studios’ Vibe Check, a dissection of news, entertainment, politics, and everything in between through a Black, queer lens, with special guest Lena Waithe; IMI and Audio Flux Presents Pet Sounds, three-minute audio stories inspired by the artwork of NYC-based pet portrait artist Ben Lenovitz; Slate’s Slow Burn, a narrative history podcast exploring the Briggs Initiative; Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny, an in-depth, accessible, and irreverent analysis of the Supreme Court and its cases, culture, and personalities; and Slate’s Death Sex & Money, a special event on the art of the interview, with special guest Kara Swisher.

Tribeca is also recognizing the impact of audio journalism and celebrating achievements in the medium by honoring the New York Times’ The Daily with an inaugural Excellence in Audio Journalism Gala.
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Explosive Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Thriller “Max Beyond” Set For Release

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max-beyondThe upcoming sci-fi thriller created using realtime animation technology Unreal Engine is set to be available on digital download in the UK from 22nd April & US from 23rd April.

Max Beyond tells the story of Max, a young boy held captive in a research facility. Using his ability to create rifts in the fabric of spacetime across parallel universes, he searches for the reality in which his brother Leon, a former-marine, manages to rescue him. With attempt after attempt ending in Leon’s death, the strain starts to take its toll on both brothers. When Max discovers his captors are using his power against him, he realizes he must stop focusing on how the story ends and rewrite the story from the beginning.

The cast includes BAFTA-award winning actor Jane Perry (Cyberpunk 2077, Hitman, Returnal), Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead) and Cade Tropeano (Black Bird). Motion capture performances from Ace Ruele (Eternals) and Alex Kong (Marvel Studio’s What If?).
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Antler Interactive Announces Fantasy RPG ‘Cloudborn’, Playable Demo Available at GDC 2024

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RPG-CloudbornSwedish game studio Antler Interactive has revealed its pioneering new title, Cloudborn, today. Cloudborn is a community-driven fantasy RPG with an ever-changing game world, tradeable unique characters with attached personalities, and free-roaming exploration across a sea of floating islands via your personal airship.

Antler Interactive will have a playable demo of Cloudborn at GDC 2024, available at the Inworld AI Booth on March 21, and the Blockchain Game Alliance Booth on March 22. You can book a time to see the demo and meet with the team here.

Cloudborn is taking several cutting-edge approaches to game design, using advanced generative AI and blockchain technology. Each character you interact with will remember what you say and how you treat them. Your interactions will stick with them as attached personalities via blockchain metadata, transferrable to other players as NFTs. Cloudborn is a living, responsive world that truly feels alive.

You can watch the Cloudborn announcement here:

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