MONTREAL, Canada – January 13, 2021 – Octobriana. The Russian Devil-Woman. Superhuman freedom fighter for the oppressed. Controversial underground comic book icon since 1971. To celebrate her 50^th anniversary, new comic book publisher Dead Good Media has announced OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE: an all-new, full colour, 64-page anthology releasing summer 2021.
 
Vikings, World War II, dinosaurs, 1980s TV evangelists, time travel, Billy Idol, a near future Britain and Baba Yaga… strap yourself in for a wild ride across seven off beat tales, showcasing unique takes on Octobriana by an exciting mix of creative talent.
 
The first creators to be confirmed for the anthology are Stephanie Phillips (Harley Quinn, Butcher of Paris), Marc Laming (Star Wars: Boba Fett, James Bond 007), Simon Fraser (Doctor Who, Judge Dredd), Andrea Towers (Geek Girls Don’t Cry, Entertainment Weekly), Stephen Byrne (Justice League/Power Rangers, Wonder Twins) and Stu Taylor (2000AD, Octobriana: Filling in the Blanks), who are joined by fan favourite cover artist Marguerite Sauvage. More creators are set to be announced in the coming months.

Even though the bizarre circumstances of her publishing origins are mired in deception and controversy, Octobriana has achieved underground cult status by the fact that she is still appearing in comic books, graffiti, art installations, etc, 50 years on from her creation. And that’s not including the fact that David Bowie was going to make a movie about her, or that 80s rocker Billy Idol proudly has a tattoo of the Russian Devil-Woman.

Stu Taylor, Editor and Curator, OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE, said:
“It’s an unbelievable eight Star Wars movies ago since I last wrote Octobriana, and this anthology – which began as unfinished business – has quickly morphed into an all-star showcase of what makes this character so iconic. Octobriana is back. With love. Come with her if you want a revolution.”

The oversized 50^th anniversary special OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE features:

• Octobriana and the Underground clash with an immortal nemesis over the skies of a near future Britain in Baba Yaga’s Cruel Britannia.
• Take a trip behind enemy lines in fast-paced, World War II romp Night Witches of the Eastern Front.
• Grab a bottle of bourbon for The La Brea Tar Beast of Sunset Strip, the absolutely (not) true account of how Billy Idol got his Octobriana tattoo.
• America. 1980. Corrupt TV evangelist Jimmy Vue is selling the end of the world, but gets more than he bargained for in A Vue To A Satanic Panic.

Dead Good is launching a Kickstarter campaign for OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE this spring, with a planned release during summer 2021.

Dead Good also announced that it is releasing two “digital-first” OCTOBRIANA titles:

• OCTOBRIANA: FILLING IN THE BLANKS – REDUX EDITION by Stu Taylor, Dave Roberts and Sofie Dodgson. A reprint of the 1997/98 mini, this five-part series begins in February 2021, with each digital issue priced at $1.50, and the final issue including new material.
   
• OCTOBRIANA: THE LIVING SPHINX collects one of the original black and white strips from the 1971 Octobriana and the Russian Underground book. The Living Sphinx of the Kamchatka Radioactive Volcano is presented in a traditional American format comic for the first time. Launching Spring 2021, it features colour work by Pippa Bowland and will be released as a free digital download.

 Learn more about OCTOBRIANA WITH LOVE at the official website and store, or follow on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About Octobriana
Equal parts opportunism, inspiration, and art theft, the origin of Octobriana saw the arts world collide with the Cold War political backdrop of the 1970s, resulting in the creation of one of the most bizarre pop culture characters of our time.
​The unconventional nature of her origin means that Octobriana is a rare public domain character: she’s been stolen so many times that no one truly owns her!
David Bowie was going to make a superhero movie about her. Billy Idol has a tattoo of her. But chances are that even though she is celebrating her 50th anniversary in 2021, Octobriana is one of the most enigmatic comic book characters that you’ve never heard of. www.octobrianacomic.com

Little Nightmares II Ushers in the New Year With Trailer, Console Demo, and More

Little Nightmares Comic, Digital Pre-orders for Switch Digital, Console Sweepstakes, Little Nightmares STEAM Code Giveaway, and New Apparel to Be Available This Month

Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has released a new trailer showcasing the various themes and areas throughout Little Nightmares II. To coincide with the new trailer, a downloadable demo of the game is now available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Fans on Nintendo Switch can download the demo and preorder the game on the Nintendo eShop starting today, January 13 at 9:00 AM PST. Further celebrations of Little Nightmares II include a console sweepstakes running January 13 – February 11, a giveaway of Little Nightmares (the previous title) on STEAM, the launch of the Little Nightmares Comic app, and a new set of branded apparel on the official BANDAI NAMCO Store. Little Nightmares II will launch in the Americas on February 11, 2021 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch consoles and PC Digital, and later in 2021 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X with a free upgrade for owners of the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version. 

The new 90-second trailer takes viewers on a journey through the various areas of Little Nightmares II, such as “The Pale City” and “The School”. Offering a glimpse at new protagonist Mono and returning character Six, the video portrays a sneaky escape from a grotesque family dinner, foreboding classrooms, and mysterious ghoulish figures. Clever puzzle-solving and beautifully macabre environments of Pale City await gamers as the February 11 launch date of Little Nightmares II draws ever closer and closer.

In addition to the new trailer, Little Nightmares II is celebrating with the following activities:

• Console Sweepstakes – From Wednesday, January 13 to Thursday, February 11, the BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America team will be giving away a custom Little Nightmares II branded console. More information is available at the following link: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/landing/ln2-giveaway

• Demo for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – A downloadable demo will be available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One now.

• Demo and Digital Pre-Orders for Nintendo Switch – A downloadable demo will go live as digital pre-orders begin on Nintendo Switch starting Wednesday, January 13 at 9:00 AM PST.

• Little Nightmares STEAM Code Giveaway – PC gamers can experience the game that started it all. A giveaway for the first game in the series will run Wednesday, January 13 until Sunday, January 17. For more information on the free game giveaway, please visit the following page: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/little-nightmares-2

• Little Nightmares Comic – The Little Nightmares Comic app is a free interactive comic for Little Nightmares II created by Plastiek will be available on the App Store and Google Play. The first two episodes are available today!

• Little Nightmares II Apparel Collection – On the official BANDAI NAMCO store, gamers will be able to purchase four new items of Little Nightmares II-branded apparel. More information is available at the following link: https://www.bandainamcoentstore.com/little-nightmares 

For a look at the Little Nightmares II trailer, here it out here:

Produced in partnership with Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares II follows the story of Mono, a young boy trapped in a world distorted by the humming transmission of a distant Signal Tower. Together with Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, he sets out to discover the grim secrets of the world whilst fleeing from the monstrous residents out to capture him.

Vancouver, Canada – January 13, 2021 – Embark on an extraordinary adventure filled with platforming challenges, diverse enemies, quests, collectibles, and more in Indie World title Blue Fire from Graffiti Games and Robi Studios. Today, the two companies announced that the highly-anticipated 3D action adventure game is launching on Nintendo Switch™ and PC on February 4, 2021 for $19.99 USD.

In Blue Fire players journey through the desolate kingdom of Penumbra to discover the hidden secrets of this long-forgotten land. Explore mystical temples, where players will need to master the art of movement to survive increasingly difficult 3D platforming challenges. Along the adventure, players will slash their way through daunting adversaries, encounter survivors and take on strange quests to collect valuable items.

“If you’ve been clamoring to play a new challenging 3D platformer then Blue Fire is for you, and we’re thrilled to announce that you can play it very soon,” said Gabriel Rosa, CEO of Robi Studios. “Nintendo has a storied history of awesome 3D platformers and we think Blue Fire will be the newest game to be part of the pedigree of titles. And if you don’t have a Switch, Blue Fire also plays amazing on PC. We just recommend using a controller.”

Blue Fire’s features include:

• Hardcore Platforming – Leap through deadly traps and master movement to navigate gradually demanding platforming challenges.
• Lost in the Void – Far from Penumbra, there is a lost land called The Void. Find Void entrances throughout the world to uncover abstract platforming challenges that require great mastery to gather the valuable rewards hidden inside.
• Slash Your Way Through Great Adversaries – Encounter dangerous enemies with distinct fighting styles and partake in intense combat-platforming boss fights.
• A Haunting World – Travel through the perished world of Penumbra to explore unique areas filled with diverse enemies, sharp 3D platforming challenges, quests, collectibles and more.
• Encounter Peculiar Survivors – A long time has passed since Penumbra fell into darkness, but those that survived the kingdom’s fall will aid your journey to unlock valuable rewards.
• Collectibles – Once a rich and lush kingdom, Penumbra is filled with many collectibles and items to discover, loot, collect, sell, trade and purchase.
• Upgrades – No great warrior can battle the dangers lurking in Penumbra without the proper equipment. Upgrade your swords, collect valuable amulets and unlock new abilities to transform into a fierce fighter.

For more information regarding Blue Fire please visit Graffiti’s Twitter page, Robi’s Twitter page or the Blue Fire Discord.  

About Graffiti Games
Graffiti Games is a video game publisher comprised of industry veterans that understand what it takes to launch a successful game. We view game publishing as a collaborative effort between our team and developers and strive to ensure everyone benefits from a game’s success. To find out more about Graffiti and our titles please visit www.graffitigames.com.

About Robi Studios
Robi Studios is a game development company based in Cordoba, Argentina. We’re a young and very passionate team dedicated to game development on PC and console. To find out more about Robi Studios please visit https://www.robistudios.com/.

Neat’s Groundbreaking Technology and Coming 2021 Product Pipeline Address the Growing Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting, Recording, and Audio Conferencing Markets

Acquisition Accelerates Turtle Beach Growth by Adding Neat’s Accomplished Leadership Team & Innovative Product Line Focusing on Thriving $2.3B Global Microphone Market

San Diego, CA – January 13, 2021 – Leading gaming accessory company Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced the acquisition of Neat Microphones. Neat creates, manufactures, and sells high-quality digital USB and analog microphones that embrace cutting-edge technology and design. Neat’s accomplished leadership team includes the former founders of Blue Microphones, inventors of the first high-performance USB microphone, and pioneers behind other award-winning microphones that have revolutionized how professionals and consumers capture their voice, music, and more. The acquisition also enables Turtle Beach entry into the $2.3 billion global microphone market, which is experiencing rapid growth in the digital/USB accessories segment where Neat’s product innovation is focused.

“We are entering the growing global streaming and microphone market with two significant advantages – the visionary leadership and engineering expertise behind some of the most renowned mics of the past 30-plus years, and Neat’s impressive 2021 product lineup,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Neat is a great fit with Turtle Beach’s 45-year legacy of audio innovation and expertise, and we’re thrilled to welcome Skipper Wise, Martins Saulespurens, and the rest of the Neat Microphones team to the Turtle Beach family.”

Stark continued, “This is another significant milestone for Turtle Beach. Entering the global microphone market with Neat diversifies our product portfolio into new categories, while complimenting Turtle Beach and ROCCAT’s offerings in console and PC accessories. The total addressable market for our diversified products and brands expands from $5.1B to $7.4B with this acquisition. Turtle Beach is already well-known for the excellent mic performance in our gaming headsets, and Neat’s technology will further enhance our future industry-leading Turtle Beach and ROCCAT products. Additionally, the Neat brand expands our reach beyond gaming with a broader assortment of consumer and prosumer audio products.”

Skipper Wise, President of Neat Microphones, added, “We are absolutely thrilled to bring our team’s 100+ combined years of expertise to Turtle Beach to create groundbreaking microphone products. The market is ready for a new, high-quality, easy-to-use portfolio of digital microphones. Neat is the digitally native microphone brand that, with Turtle Beach’s extensive retail relationships and best-in-class global distribution, can bring this innovation to more people all over the world.”

Wise continued, “2020 showed all of us – family and friends, coworkers, musicians, gamers, streamers, podcasters, creators, influencers, educators and students – the importance of our voices being heard more than ever before. In 2021, Neat will launch new, updated versions of some of our most popular analog and digital microphones. We’re also currently developing the next generation of our products to meet the growing demand for high-quality, affordable microphones.”

The Neat Microphones team is comprised of the best microphone creators in the world, and between them they have launched over 60 products since originally founding Blue Microphones in 1995. Through this acquisition, Turtle Beach adds nearly 40 Neatpatents and nearly 70 Neattrademark registrations to its overall portfolio. With decades of knowledge in the engineering, design, and production of microphones for studio and home, the Neatteam changed the way people view, use, and value quality recording tools, and they are set to do it again in 2021 and beyond as part of Turtle Beach.

For the latest information on the Neat Microphones lineup of professional and consumer microphones, visit https://www.neatmic.com/. 

For the latest information on Turtle Beach products, accessories, and stories, visit the Turtle Beach website at www.turtlebeach.com and the Turtle Beach Blog at https://blog.turtlebeach.com. Fans can also follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on ROCCAT’s lineup of high-quality, German-engineered PC gaming accessories, visit https://roccat.org.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (corp.turtlebeach.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for pioneering first-to-market features and patented innovations in high-quality, comfort-driven headsets for all levels of gamer, making it a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for the last decade. Turtle Beach’s ROCCAT brand (www.roccat.org) combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Under the ROCCAT brand, Turtle Beach creates award-winning keyboards, mice, headsets, mousepads, and other PC accessories. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Bounty Hunter Week in Red Dead Online Bonuses for all Legendary Bounties, Special Discounts and More

This week Red Dead Online is honoring the hired guns who aid overburdened lawmen in apprehending the frontier’s most notorious fugitives, dead or alive. Earn Double Role XP on all Legendary Bounties this week and take home Double RDO$ on all Prestigious Legendary Bounties, namely the dandy Gene “Beau” Finley, the dead-eyed murderess Carmela “La Muñeca” Montez and the cult leader Virgil “Shepherd” Edwards. Plus, get a 50% RDO$ bonus on the original 10 Legendary Bounty targets.

Get out there and bring these outlaws and criminals to justice however you see fit – all players who jump into Red Dead Online this week will receive a Reward good for 1,000 Bounty Hunter XP, and 100 rounds of Express Repeater Ammo.

DISCOUNTS

Before you set off in pursuit of some toothless felon, you’d best kit up. There are a murderer’s row of Bounty Hunter discounts and sales through January 18th, including knocking 5 Gold Bars off the cost of both Bounty Hunter Licenses, half off all Bounty Hunter Outfits and Emotes and much more. See below for the complete list.

• 5 Gold Bars off the Bounty Hunter License
• 5 Gold Bars off the Prestigious Bounty Hunter License
• 50% off all Bounty Hunter Outfits and Emotes
• 30% off all Bounty Hunter Weapon Variants
• 30% off all Bounty Wagon Tints
• 30% off all Bounty Hunter Accessories
• 30% off all Bounty Hunter Saddles, Gun Belts and Off-Hand Holsters
• 30% off the Schofield Revolver, Bolt-Action Rifle and all Repeaters

PRIME GAMING
Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

• A free Bounty Hunter License
• An Award for the Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before January 18th will receive a Reward for a Free Ability Card Upgrade and an Offer for 50% off a Weapon Pamphlet at the Fence.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

The next generation of Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops feature the newly announced NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, faster displays, and sleek mobile design.

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the all-new Razer Blade 15 and Razer Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs. To take advantage of the powerful new GPUs, the laptops are now available with new display options at higher refresh rates and higher resolutions. The new Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 gaming laptops form the most powerful and diverse lineup of gaming laptops from Razer ever – and with new configurations starting at only $1,699, now anyone can experience a Razer Blade.

“The new Razer Blade line is the best place for gamers to play the next generation of games,” said Brad Wildes, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Razer’ Systems business unit. “Our new line features the latest graphics technology, giving gamers the most immersive experience available. With the fastest displays on the market and one of our smallest chassis ever, gamers can enjoy ultra-smooth gameplay anywhere and everywhere. Simply put: The Razer Blades are the ultimate way to play.”   

The Most Powerful

The all-new Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 offer gamers the most powerful graphics technology currently available, armed with the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series laptop GPUs, up to the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080. NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs, powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, increase energy efficiency by up to 2x, accelerate performance dramatically and introduce third-generation Max-Q technologies such as Advanced Optimus for improved battery life when playing on the go, Dynamic Boost 2.0 for optimised GPU performance when gaming or creating, and Whisper Mode 2.0 for improved acoustic control when working in quiet environments. GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs deliver stunning ray-traced gaming experiences in Cyberpunk 2077and other top titles and enable creators to produce incredible content using hundreds of GPU-accelerated apps.

The Fastest

The Blade 15 and Blade Pro 17 continue a legacy of being the fastest around, featuring new display types with higher refresh rates and more resolution options to take full advantage of the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Laptop GPUs. For the first time ever, the Blade 15 Advanced Model will be available with three unique 15.6” display options: Full HD at 360Hz, Quad HD at 240Hz with NVIDIA® G-SYNC®, and a stunning Ultra HD OLED with a wide colour space at 60Hz. The Blade Pro 17 will also be available with three different 17.3” display options: Full HD at 360Hz, Quad HD at 165Hz, and Ultra HD at 120Hz.

The high refresh rate Full HD display is perfect for hardcore gamers for whom every frame counts to maintain the competitive advantage. The Ultra HD displays are the ultimate way to work for content creators needing the power of a gaming laptop but the visual fidelity of a studio workstation. The Quad HD displays offer the best of both worlds, featuring a high refresh rate for fast-paced gaming and a high resolution for content creation. Whether gaming, creating, or gaming and creating, there is now the perfect Razer Blade for everyone.   

The Smallest

In 2011, Razer broke the mold and introduced the world’s first true gaming laptop, a machine capable of playing the latest titles while maintaining a sleek and mobile form factor capable of being taken anywhere. Today, Razer continues that legacy, launching the smallest 15-inch gaming laptop powered by an NVIDIA RTX 30 Series Laptop GPU currently available. The Blade Pro 17 remains one of the thinnest 17-inch gaming laptops on the market, measuring in at a mere 19.9mm x 260mm x 395mm, making it the perfect mobile desktop replacement. The compact form factor of both laptops lets users break free from their desk and take their game anywhere.

The new Razer Blades make the most of their small form factor, packing every inch of space with something to make every user’s life easier. The sides are lined with a variety of inputs ranging from USB-C to HDMI 2.1 to a UHS-III SD card reader, so users can connect to anything, without hunting for a dongle. The keyboards are powered by Razer Chroma RGB that can be customised for productivity or gaming with front-facing speakers flanking the sides to keep work and play fun and engaging.

In addition, Razer Blade users will gain immersive audio for a 360-degree soundscape when listening to movies, music, or games with THX® Spatial Audio over any analog headphones or the device speakers. Internally, the laptops feature expansive storage and memory options, up to 1TB and 32GB respectively, to keep up with the rise of demanding games and creative applications.

To learn more about the all-new Razer Blades go to razer.com/gaming-laptops

PRICING & AVAILABILITY

The new Razer Blade 15 starts at only $1699.99/1799.99€ MSRP and will be available for pre-order exclusively at Razer.com and Razer Store locations on January 12 and for purchase from select retailers starting January 26.

The new Razer Blade Pro 17 starts at $2299.99/2399.99€ MSRP and will be available for pre-order exclusively at Razer.com and Razer Store locations on January 12 and for purchase from select retailers in Q1 2021.

ABOUT RAZER

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognised logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops. 

Razer’s software platform, with over 100 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimiser and launcher).

In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in SE Asia. 

Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, Razer has 17 offices worldwide and is recognised as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337)

Razer – For Gamers. By Gamers. ^™

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LG CTO discusses company’s open innovation strategy and the importance of working together towards a united goal to make life good for all

SEOUL, Jan. 12, 2021 — Dr. I.P. Park, president and CTO of LG Electronics (LG), took to the virtual stage at the all-digital CES^® 2021 to share the company’s inspiring vision for open innovation in the era of social distancing. As the host of LG Future Talk, Dr. Park explained and demonstrated how open innovation has been the underlying principle of the company’s latest technological breakthroughs.

In a year of unprecedented change, LG’s unwavering commitment to making life better has remained firm, as has the company’s ability to meet the changing needs of consumers worldwide. To illustrate this point, Dr. Park highlighted products such as the LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier and the LG Smart Thermal Camera, which effortlessly help support consumers’ wellbeing. LG is also adapting its CLOi robots for various environments and tasks – from disinfecting high-traffic areas in public and commercial spaces to making door-to-door deliveries and serving food in restaurants – to help improve hygiene and minimise health risks for both employees and customers.

The core of today’s talk centred around open innovation, where Dr. Park was joined by Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, to talk about the growing power of partnership across disciplines and industries to deliver what is right for consumers. The LG Innovation Council is a prime example of the company’s  many collaborative initiatives, bringing together a group of experts from a broad range of tech sector companies to learn, cooperate, discover new opportunities, and find new ways to improve people’s lives.

“Technologies and disciplines are converging to facilitate a host of digital innovations – AI, 5G connectivity, IoT, cloud, sensors, navigation, batteries – and they are transforming mobility which is a huge part of our lives,” remarked Shapiro. “And we’re seeing that sort of change in so many other areas too – transport, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, and even food.”

This open approach to innovation provides the basis for everything that LG is working towards, especially under its LG ThinQ brand, which encompasses the company’s AI and IoT-enabled devices. Dr. Park outlined exciting plans to develop an ecosystem by connecting all products and services across its categories, providing consumers with a fulfilling user experience and unsurpassed convenience. “It’s not just about individual appliances and devices that have AI capacity and connectivity; it’s more about building an ecosystem where LG and partners work together to expand, enhance and enrich what we offer to those we serve,” said Dr. Park.

Joined by David Rabie, CEO of Tovala, whose oven-ready meal kits will soon be available for purchase in the LG ThinQ Store, Dr. Park envisioned an evolved ThinQ app that goes beyond control and monitoring functionality to become a full digital lifestyle platform. Through diverse partnerships and by implementing new features such as Scan-to-Cook, which lets users instantly apply the right oven settings for select pre-prepared meals by simply scanning the packaging’s barcode, LG makes home management effortless so customers can focus more on the things that matter to them most.

Dr. Park was again joined by Jean-François Gagné, CEO of Element AI, who last year helped Dr. Park announce the Levels of AI Experience framework at CES 2020. The two companies, along with other partners, are developing an innovative, new platform called the AIX Exchange that will enable industry leaders, researchers, policymakers and consumers, to engage directly with one another to discuss how to best implement AI for the good of all. Dr. Park also revealed some of the intelligent technologies LG has been working on, including Vision Pack, which will augment the existing AI capabilities of the company’s ThinQ refrigerators and smart mirrors.

Another key point of the talk centred on the LG vision for creating a consistent and connected user experience that extends to all areas of consumers’ lives. Together with Dmitry Loschinin, executive vice president of DXC Technology and president and CEO of Luxoft, Dr. Park unveiled LG and DXC Luxoft’s new joint venture named Alluto, which will reimagine the in-vehicle experience, leveraging LG webOS Auto to seamlessly connect car to home and office. As an illustration of webOS’ potential, Dr. Park also presented a new smart cabin concept that will offer immersive interactive experiences for passengers, as well as the possibility of a cloud-based mobility ecosystem suitable for a variety of commercial and public applications, including intelligent fleet management in tomorrow’s smart cities.

“We come back to the importance of working together across industries because building and expanding this kind of ecosystem is absolutely a multidisciplinary effort,” emphasized Dr. Park. “It’s all about teamwork, collaboration and partnership when it comes to innovation for a better life in the age of digital transformation.”

The LG Future Talk and all of LG’s latest innovations can be viewed at the company’s virtual CES 2021 exhibition.

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About LG Electronics Inc.

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer goods with a presence in almost every country in the world and a diverse workforce of 74,000. LG is composed of five companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Component Solutions and Business Solutions. With 2019 global sales of USD 53 billion, LG is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products from TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, mobile devices, digital signage and automotive components. LG is also known for its premium LG SIGNATURE and advanced LG ThinQ brands, which feature the company’s artificial intelligence technology. For more news on LG, go to www.LGnewsroom.com.

Bloober Team’s The Medium Adds Ray Tracing and NVIDIA DLSS

Announced from NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX: Game On showcase event, Bloober Team, the studio behind acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux, and Layers of Fear, today revealed their partnership with NVIDIA in implementing real-time ray tracing support for the upcoming psychological horror title The Medium when the game releases on Jan. 28.

The Medium will utilize the full potential of the latest version of the Unreal Engine 4, alongside Microsoft DirectX Raytracing and NVIDIA DLSS technology at launch, to deliver stunning real-time ray tracing reflections and shadows to showcase one of the most graphically immersive worlds and most ambitious projects from Bloober Team. With the latest tech and support from NVIDIA, The Medium brings fresh ideas and unique gameplay, all with petrifying ray-traced visuals powered by DLSS throughout the horror game’s mind-bending challenges and eerie puzzles simultaneously in two realities.

Visit GeForce.com for more comparison images and technical analysis.

Preorders are now open on www.themediumgame.com for Xbox Series consoles and PC platforms via Steam, Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store at the price of $49.99/€49.99/£41.74 with a 10% off discount before launch. Players who preorder via Steam will receive The Medium Original Soundtrack (by Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski) and The Art of The Medium (digital artbook).

Developed and published by Bloober Team, and rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18, The Medium will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store on Jan. 28. Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on the Silent Hill series, and Bloober Team’s Arkadiusz Reikowski are working together on the game’s original ‘dual’ score, creating truly unique atmospheres across both worlds.

For more information on The Medium, please visit www.themediumgame.com; Follow us on Twitter @TheMediumGame; Like us on Facebook @MediumGame, or follow us on Instagram @the_medium_game.

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The Hilarious Adventures of a One-armed, Monster-Bashing, Wrecking Machine Blacksmith inspired by twisted Slavic folk tales

Baltimore, MD – January 12th, 2021 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil in partnership with Breadcrumbs Interactive today announced that its darkly funny action role-playing game Yaga is now available on Steam for PC. To mark the momentous occasion, the game will release version 1.2, the “Spirits for Spirits Update” which includes a brand new side mission and new game improvements.

Yaga’s darkly funny narrative and action role-playing premise tells the story of Ivan, a one-handed blacksmith with incredibly bad luck, who must take on the impossible tasks given to him by the tzar. Mysterious witch, Baba Yaga, keeps a keen eye over Ivan’s fate as he mashes a variety of wretched monsters and legends inspired by the disparate myths and pagan beliefs of unsettling Slavic folk tales.

Players can craft a vast arsenal of hammers and tools that Ivan needs to survive this dark underworld of myth and mystery, capitalizing on the game’s deep forging system. The ability for players to experiment with different combinations of talismans, magic items, curses and blessings, also fundamentally changes the way Ivan plays, further increasing Ivan’s capabilities.

The consequences of Ivan’s actions and the decisions players make in the game affect his reputation and the various upgrades accessible to him,this provides players with different outcomes and experiences based on how they want to play.

“Today is a proud moment for the Versus Evil team as we have been able to work with the developer Breadcrumbs Interactive in delivering Yaga as an Apple Arcade title, and Epic Store exclusive, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and now Steam.  Working on indie titles like Yaga that bring folklore, story and gameplay to all these platforms is exciting and fun.  Congratulations to the Breadcrumbs team on this latest achievement and we are excited to share Yaga with more fans of RPGs through our wonderful partners at Steam.”

With an art aesthetic heavily inspired by Russian storybook illustrations, traditional clothing motifs and rural art from the countryside of eastern Europe, Yaga’s Slavic flavor is a wickedly funny story tale with a darker edge. 

Yaga is also available on the Epic Games Store, GOG.com, Humble Store and other PC retailers. Yaga is also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Check out the games’ Steam page here https://store.steampowered.com/app/888530/Yaga/

About Versus Evil

Founded in 2013, Versus Evil, LLC is the US based video game publisher behind critically acclaimed video games Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire and The Banner Saga trilogy. Publishing games on all major mobile, PC and console platforms, Versus Evil works with independent development studios from around the world. The corporate philosophy is to champion for the independent game developer. For more information visit https://versusevil.com

Breadcrumbs Interactive:

Breadcrumbs Interactive is a games studio focused on creating worlds that you can get lost in. We aim to make engaging single-player experiences centered around exploration and storytelling.We are a team of game developers from Romania who worked together for several years and decided we want to create richer gaming experiences driven by discovery and curiosity. Our process involves throwing ideas around, banging heads on walls, chewing pencil heads, and wearing down books until we put together an imaginary world. We then create a trail of breadcrumbs to lead players in and let them discover it.

XSEED Games Shares a Look at the Marriage Prospects in STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town on Nintendo Switch™

XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today introduced 10 of the eligible bachelors and bachelorettes looking to meet the right farmer in STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town. While players will spend their days on the wild frontier building a farm from scratch, the nearby port of Olive Town presents an opportunity to make friends with the locals and maybe find their ideal partner to settle down with.

Olive Town is home to all types of single lads and lasses waiting to be swept off their feet. Some of the bachelorettes include Blaire, the bistro waitress who dreams of making it big in the city as an actress, and Reina, an energetic young woman whose knowledge of ancient items is rivaled only by her ability to lose track of time studying them. The young bachelors include the reserved Damon, with his cool motorcycle and secret soft spot for helping animals, and Iori, a gentle young man who takes joy in the overlooked beauty of nature like the rustling of leaves in the wind and babbling of brooks. For a full look at Olive Town’s eligible singles, XSEED Games presents a trailer introducing all 10 bachelors and bachelorettes: 

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town – Bachelors Trailer

STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town – Bachelorettes Trailer

More information about the game, including links to pre-order the ‘Premium Edition’ which includes a 2.5” by 4” adorable pocket plushie of title mascot “Buffy” the buffalo, and a 13.5” by 24” cloth poster featuring the full key illustration for the game, can be found on STORY OF SEASON: Pioneers of Olive Town’s dedicated site here: http://www.storyofseasons.com/PoOT/

Developed by Marvelous Inc. and published by XSEED Games in North America on the Nintendo Switch™ system, STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town will launch on March 23, 2021. The ‘Premium Edition’ and a standalone retail version are available for pre-order from the XSEED Games Store and participating retailers for a MSRP of $59.99 and $49.99 respectively. The title has been rated “E for Everyone” on the Nintendo Switch by theESRB.

More information about XSEED Games’ products can be found atwww.xseedgames.com. Fans can also follow XSEED Games onFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,Twitch, get in depth info from theirdeveloper blog, and join the discussion on their Discord server at:http://discord.gg/XSEEDGames.