Saber Interactive and developer Stormind Games have released a new developer diary video highlighting the sound design of A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, the single-player horror game inspired by Paramount Pictures’ critically-acclaimed franchise, launching on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on Oct. 17, 2024. Get an inside look at how the team uses audio as a core gameplay mechanic to recreate the signature unnerving atmosphere for which the franchise is infamous. From the ground beneath your feet to the tools at your disposal, you’ll have to watch your step if you hope to survive A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead in one piece.
About A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
Capturing the frantic terror, unnerving atmosphere and gripping human drama that made the franchise famous, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is designed for fans of the films, horror games, and story-driven adventures alike. With nothing more than your wits and the simple tools you can scavenge, you’ll have to overcome the many treacherous challenges and obstacles that lie ahead, all while trying to survive the ever-present dangers that lurk all around you.
Experience the harrowing journey of Alex, a young college student suffering from asthma and struggling to survive the end of the world alongside her boyfriend, Martin. But the nightmarish creatures stalking the land aren’t the only threat she’ll have to contend with as she travels through the ruins of civilization in search of a safe haven for herself and her family.
Key Features
A New Story in the A Quiet Place Universe: Embark on a dramatic new adventure in the world of the blockbuster A Quiet Place saga. Discover an untold tale of fear and courage as a young survivor trying to endure the eerie new nightmare of the apocalypse.
Feel the Unnerving Terror of Silence: Experience absolute horror as you hide, distract, and sneak past the ultimate predatory creatures. But beware: even a single noise can give you away.
Survive the End of the World: Forge your own path through the disquieting remains of human civilization, using your wits and ingenuity to observe your environment, leverage whatever tools you can find, and overcome the dangers all around you.
Hot off the Grill at Gamescom and PAX, One More Game Asks Players for a Taste Test Starting September 6
SEATTLE – September 4, 2024 – SWAP/MEAT, a very new (and very normal) co-op shooter from veteran devs One More Game, launches into its next playtest this Friday, September 6 at 11 AM Pacific Time (through Tuesday, September 10 at 12 PM PDT). The game’s hot off the grill: a buffet of Gamescom and PAX events, including the Future Games Show, the Seattle Indies Expo, and devcom, where the title got the nod for the ‘Creative Overkill’ category at the show’s Indie Awards.
Less than a year into development, SWAP/MEAT is a roguelite third-person shooter where you raid the weirdest worlds and angriest aliens in the universe…for their meat. Swap meat with the enemies you defeat to steal their abilities and augment your hero on the fly, and fight alongside your friends to bring home the bacon.
Members of the media and content creators are invited to register to join the playtest, and receive a custom invite link guaranteeing access for some members of their audience.
Interested players can apply to join the playtest, and for a limited time, if you refer three friends, your whole squad gets in. The first Meat Lab playtest took place in July, and feedback from players helped the OMG team improve their savory recipe, with list of patch notes that looks like the menu at The Cheesecake Factory, including a multitude of visual upgrades, bug fixes, and systems refinement.
“We couldn’t be more hyped to invite players to sample the rich umami flavor of SWAP/MEAT,” said Jamie Stormbreaker, co-founder of OMG and game director of SWAP/MEAT. “It’s true that we’re showing the game after less than a year of cook time — but we can assure players the risk of foodborne illness is wildly overstated by the Intergalactic Food & Drug Administration. Don’t worry about it.”
In SWAP/MEAT, 1-4 players take on the role of a ‘Meat Scientist’ for Rangus Meats, a multi-galactic corporation dedicated to discovering the ultimate sustainable meat product to feed the universe (…at least that’s what they claim). On a run, players drop onto a series of increasingly challenging planets and engage in combat with the unfriendly locals, ‘swapping meat’ with the alien weirdos they defeat. Players can attach a wide swath of strange (and usually squishy) heads, legs and torsos to their bodies, gaining powerful abilities that let players change up their playstyles on the fly. Squads who successfully extract the ‘meat cores’ from three planets will face a brutal brawl with a bizarre boss.
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About One More Game
Founded by developers behind genre-defining franchises like Warcraft, Diablo, League of Legends and Guild Wars, One More Game is on a mission to help players have more fun. Started in 2019 by Patrick Wyatt and Jamie Stormbreaker, the Seattle-based (but fully remote) studio believes that involving players early in the development process is paramount to creating ground-breaking games.
Get your hands on some all-new weapons when the latest update launches this month
Prague, Czech Republic – September 04 2024 – Good news, cultists! The second update to Fulqrum Publishing and Byte Barrel’s Lovecraftian First Person Shooter title Forgive Me Father 2 will be going live on September 16! This update brings two all-new levels to the game, two new deadly enemies (including the game’s first flying enemy type), even more Madness skills and some shiny new weapons to add to your arsenal.
Botanic Garden Gameplay Preview
Drawing inspiration from various FPS subgenres, including classic boomer shooters like Quake and Doom, combined with modern mechanics, unique visual style and Unreal Engine 5 technology, Forgive Me Father 2 offers an action-packed retro-meets-cutting-edge love letter to all FPS fans. Building upon the original with a darker story, players are now entrenched deeper into the mythos, with equipable Dark Tome pages to upgrade your madness skills throughout the story. Be that healing wounds with Lifesteal, becoming more powerful with Might, boosting fire rate and reload speed with Haste or reducing incoming damage with Resistance, players can give their minds to the Eldritch apparitions to improve their chances of survival.
This update will include two new maps to explode – first of which is called the “Botanic Garden”. It’s home to a variety of flora, from colourful flowers to majestic trees, and many types of fungi including some truly enormous ones. Some of these intriguing species are on the brink of extinction, with their last specimens on display in this location. But don’t let appearances fool you – the level is far from a safe green paradise! Even more details about this intriguing addition to the game’s world can be found in a new article on Steam; details about the second level coming in this update will be shared at a later date.
Forgive Me Father 2: Obelisk (Exotic Weapon Variant)
But that’s not all! In this second content update, players will be able to get their hands on the Obelisk – an all-new exotic weapon that allows them to channel the power of the cosmos through their enemies. This railgun-type weapon shoots a perfectly accurate, piercing beam of instant death that can obliterate most targets with a single shot, but also pierce through groups of enemies who are unfortunate enough to line up. Though with great power comes great reloading time – but its elaborate reloading animations is sure to keep you entertained in the meantime.
And that’s still not all! The Great Old Ones have allowed us to share a few juicy details about another weapon launching in this second content update. A second weapon is set to fill a spot in the exotic category, alongside the Obelisk. Is eternal evil ready for that amount of power? We’ll find out on September 16! Meanwhile, take a closer look at the weapon itself above.
You can find out more about this coming update to Forgive Me Father 2 via the game’s Steam News Hub, where Byte Barrell are sharing regular development updates.
And if you haven’t already, Forgive Me Father 2 is available for purchase via Steam right now – So you have plenty of time to practice your Wretch-killing skills before the second content update launches on September 16.
About Fulqrum Publishing
Fulqrum Publishing is a global games publisher with a diverse portfolio of titles, including in-house and independent productions. Fulqrum Publishing released over a hundred games, including the critically acclaimed titles like Men of War, King’s Bounty, Space Rangers, Fell Seal, Forgive me Father and many others.
About Byte Barrel
We are a small indie developer from Poland. Byte Barrel was founded in 2017 by Ernest Krystian and Kamil Przeździecki. Our mission is to develop engaging, creative, and player-focused games. We aim to create the best possible experience for everyone, because making games is not only our work but also our passion. We are not afraid to face new challenges and explore different genres.
Hamburg, Germany – September 4th 2024 – Pipapo Games, a small team based in Germany, has published a developer playthrough of their cozy cartography game that’s currently in development for PC, Map Map – A Game About Maps. The video showcases the mechanics and tools players will use to explore the colorful and beautiful islands in search of treasure. Lukas from Pipapo Games goes through an early demo build of the game that was playable for the first time at gamescom 2024 and explains how to accurately pinpoint locations with the cartography tools at your disposal.
In Map Map, you set off on an adventure with your crew to find hidden treasure. You explore wondrous natural landscapes as you travel from island to island, searching for clues. Your task as the crew’s trusty cartographer is to explore each island, filling out what starts as an empty map with ruins, landmarks and other key locations. Unlock new cartography tools as you progress to help you create more accurate maps and lead your crew to the hidden treasure.
Get to know the unique characters that compose your crew at the outset and welcome new friends into the fold as your progress. Discover their stories and personalities as you discover secret places, ancient ruins and delightful animals or your cartographic adventures. Enjoy a pressure free experience without distracting quest markers that lets you uncover this whimsical world at your own pace.
Pipapo Games consists of Annika, Lukas, Laura, and Clara, supported by Ali Popa who makes our game worlds come alive with beautiful audio and Jenni Wagner who manages our social media channels. Combining our different skill sets and previous industry experience, we focus on developing light-hearted, humorous games that feature creative and unique mechanics.
Calligram Studio’s anticipated neo-noir mystery, Phoenix Springs, has been delayed until October 7th. Originally announced for a September 16th release date, the additional time will give the studio the time it needs to deliver on the anticipation built by its award-winning hand-drawn art and compelling investigative narrative.
“Thanks to everyone who has shown such enthusiasm for our game since we announced it and we hope you’re OK to just wait a little bit longer to play Phoenix Springs,” said Jigmé Özer, Calligram Studio founder. “We needed some extra time to get the game ready for release, so we made the decision to delay the game until October 7th. Thank you for your patience!”
Phoenix Springs begins when reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother. She finds herself in the titular Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis home to an enigmatic community. As she explores ancient ruins and interrogates a rich cast of characters, she must uncover the mysteries that connect the place, the myths, and herself.
As you follow leads and talk to characters, you will collect clues and leads in your inventory. Connect these clues with the environment or mention them in fully voice-acted conversations to progress. Discard false leads and red herrings as you solve logical puzzles designed to challenge and delight fans of story-rich interactive experiences.
Calligram is currently three people based between the UK and France. Calligram call themselves an art collective for two reasons: it reflects the fluidity of their structure and highlights how they think about the medium of computer games. They are currently working on their first game, the neo-noir mystery point-and-click, Phoenix Springs.
The History and Impact Of The Legendary Natsume Development Team, Tengo Project
Last week (29th August) saw the release of Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn by ININ/NatsumAtari on PC, Xbox Series S|X, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4|5.
Presenting: Beyond the Shadows: Shadow of the Ninja- Reborn, a 13-minute documentary that delves into the history and impact of the legendary Natsume development team, Tengo Project. This film also offers an exclusive peek into the development of our newest release, Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn.
This is a must-watch for fans of Shadow of the Ninja and, broadly, retro gaming. Discover the story behind the original game (also known as Kage or Blue Shadow) and learn how Tengo Project, the creative minds behind Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined and The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors, have continued to bring these classic games to life with their signature retro charm.
London (September 4, 2024) MARVEL vs. CAPCOM® Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics and Capcom Fighting Collection™ 2 are coming to Xbox One in 2025! Players can revisit 15 of their favourite fighting game classics with these two unforgettable collections, including:
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
X-MEN CHILDREN OF THE ATOM
MARVEL SUPER HEROES
X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER
MARVEL SUPER HEROES vs. STREET FIGHTER
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM CLASH OF SUPER HEROES
MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 New Age of Heroes
THE PUNISHER
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
Capcom Fighting Evolution
Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER
Project Justice
Power Stone
Power Stone 2
Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein
Each collection comes packed with a ton of new features and content, including:
Seamless Online Gameplay: Online play is available across all titles in each collection, featuring rollback netcode for a strong and stable online experience!
Practice Makes Perfect: Training Mode is now available across all titles with tons of customizable options!
New Language Support: 14 languages will be supported including English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Castilian Spanish, Russian, Polish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Arabic.
Behind-the-Scenes Content: Explore art and music galleries with official art, concept art, design documents, and more never-before-seen content.
Customise Your Experience: Fine-tune specific features of your gameplay experience via EX Settings specialised to each game, various Display Filters, button customisation, and more!
Need a Snack Break? Mid-game saves have now been added!
Additional Updates: Various gameplay balance adjustments and quality of life improvements across both collections.
We’ll have more details to share in the months ahead and we’re thrilled to celebrate these fighting game classics with the entire Xbox community. And don’t forget – Street Fighter™ 6 is available now on Xbox Series X|S if you need to get into fighting game shape before these upcoming collections drop!
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or news.capcomusa.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Part 1 releases on September 16, Part 2 will follow in October
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 4 SEPTEMBER 2024: To celebrate its first anniversary, PAYDAY 3 has prepared a two-part update bringing more content to the game. Part 1 will release on September 16; Part 2 will follow in October.
PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 is packed with thrilling new content that will elevate your criminal escapades to new heights. Mark your calendars for this update on September 16 and infiltrate one of the most secure financial hubs in the world!
Anniversary Update Part 1 Overview
The countdown to the PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 has begun! This update introduces Chapter 4 – Fear and Greed, the latest DLC in the Year One Roadmap. Gold Edition and Gold Pass owners of PAYDAY 3 will have access to this expansion, which will also be available for purchase separately on PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation 5. The Fear & Greed expansion includes:
The Heist Pack: which includes the Stock Exchange Heist
The Weapon Pack with 3 new weapons, new mods and cosmetics
The Tailor Pack with 4 new masks, 4 new suits and 4 new pairs of gloves
Are you ready to play the market and rake in the cash? Check out the Date Announcement teaser trailer below:
PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 comes also with free content available for all players including:
New Heister (Houston): after being rescued from the Courthouse, Houston will become a playable heister
New Overkill Weapon (Minigun M135)
New masks
New Twitch Drops
Don’t miss out on the action. PAYDAY 3 is set to deliver an unforgettable heisting experience with the Anniversary Update Part 1 on September 16. Keep your masks handy and your weapons loaded—the perfect heist is just around the corner!
Starbreeze is an independent developer, publisher and distributor of PC and console games targeting the global market, with studios in Stockholm, Barcelona, Paris and London. Housing the smash hit IP PAYDAY, Starbreeze develops games based on proprietary and third-party rights, both in-house and in partnership with external game developers. Starbreeze shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the tickers STAR A and STAR B. For more information, please visit starbreeze.com
About PLAION
PLAION is a dynamic and diversified business in the global entertainment sector, masterfully crafting franchises that captivate audiences worldwide. Boasting a vast network of eight game development studios, fifteen regional publishing offices, three game publishing labels including Deep Silver, and PLAION PICTURES as an independent film publisher and distributor, the company extends its influence with merchandise production and expansive distribution capabilities across the globe. Founded three decades ago, PLAION has firmly established itself within the entertainment arena. With a diverse range of services and solutions, PLAION stands as the premier publishing partner for console and PC games across both physical and digital channels. Moreover, its strong foothold in the Virtual Reality (VR) domain highlights the company’s commitment to varied gaming experiences. PLAION is an Embracer Group company.
About Deep Silver
Deep Silver is PLAION’s flagship publishing label, and the home of captivating gaming worlds from the gripping post-apocalypse of Metro, to the twisted paradises of Dead Island to the authentic Medieval landscapes of Kingdom Come Deliverance. For more information, please visit www.deepsilver.com
Experience the Iconic Magical Sport While Playing as Fan Favorite Characters from Across the Franchise Including Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy and Ron Weasley – PlayStation Plus Members Can Download the Standard Edition Now Through Sept. 30 for No Extra Cost
Sydney, Australia – Sept. 4, 2024 – Warner Bros. Games have announced Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, the fast-paced Quidditch experience, is now available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One Consoles and PC (Steam and Epic) for the Digital Standard and Deluxe Editions. The physical Deluxe Edition will be available Nov. 8, 2024. The Nintendo Switch edition will launch during the 2024 holiday season. Additionally, the Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions* Standard Edition will be available at no extra charge to all PlayStation®Plus members from now until Sept. 30, 2024.
Developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions features the high-flying magical sport introduced by the Harry Potter books and films. Players can delve into the exhilarating world of Quidditch through solo play, cooperative online matches with friends or in competitive online player vs. player games. Playing as the classic positions Beater, Chaser, Keeper, or Seeker, players will create their own custom champion or choose from an all-star lineup of iconic characters, such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy and other popular characters across the franchise.
“We have heard fans’ passionate requests for a Quidditch gaming experience, and with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions we arebringing the fantasy of the magical sport to life,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Games. “The team has created a game that is authentic and fantastical, and we are excited for Harry Potter fans to fulfil their aspirations of becoming a Quidditch champion.”
“The team is honoured to launch Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and finally share our take on the beloved sport of Quidditch,” said Paul Ohanian, Chief Executive Officer, Unbroken Studios. “We’re incredibly excited for players to take flight over our renditions of classic and never-before-seen Quidditch pitches, team up with friends in co-op and multiplayer, and experience all the wizarding world details we’ve poured into the game.”
Featuring iconic wizarding world locations, characters, and references that fans will love, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions allows players to experience the rush of flying across renowned wizarding world Quidditch pitches in a variety of modes. Players can participate in the Hogwarts House Cup and choose from Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Gryffindor to represent their house. Then, they will be able to take part in the legendary Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup where they can play for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, or one of the international teams, Beauxbatons Academy or Durmstrang Institute. After progressing through a series of action-packed matches on iconic wizarding world pitches, players will compete in the ultimate Quidditch experience, the Quidditch World Cup.
As a special gift, players who own Hogwarts Legacy will receive the Bonus Legacy Pack** when they download Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions and connect to their WB Games account. The Bonus Legacy Pack includes the Moontrimmer Broom Skin, as well as Hogwarts Legacy fan-favourite Sebastian Sallow as a playable character.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Standard Edition is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). All game content is only earnable through in-game progression and cannot be purchased with real-world currency.
The Deluxe Edition includes the base game as well as the Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Gryffindor House Packs and 2,000 gold to spend in-game. (Gold is only earned through gameplay progression.)
The Slytherin House Pack includes:
Slytherin Stormrider Hurricane Broom Skin
Slytherin Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Slytherin House Crest Emblem
The Hufflepuff House Pack includes:
Hufflepuff Stormrider Sandstorm Broom Skin
Hufflepuff Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Hufflepuff House Crest Emblem
The Ravenclaw House Pack includes:
Ravenclaw Stormrider Cyclone Broom Skin
Ravenclaw Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Ravenclaw House Crest Emblem
The Gryffindor House Pack includes:
Gryffindor Stormrider Firestorm Broom Skin
Gryffindor Hogwarts Travel School Uniform
Gryffindor House Crest Emblem
The Physical Deluxe Edition will be available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One on Nov. 8, 2024. The Nintendo Switch™ system edition will be released this Holiday season.
The Firebolt Supreme Broom Skin will be available as a redeemable pack, available through Sept. 30 for PlayStation Plus members. PlayStation Plus members who download the game during this window will continue to have access to the Standard Edition of the game for as long as they remain a member.
Warner Bros. Games is a part of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery and a premier worldwide publisher, developer and licensor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com.
About Portkey Games
Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and video game experiences that place the player at the center of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. Portkey Games offers players the opportunity to make their own narrative choices and engage with the Wizarding World setting to create new and unique experiences. The label was created to bring gamers and fans new gaming experiences that allow them to delve into the magic of the Wizarding World in immersive ways where they can define their own Wizarding World story.
About Unbroken
Unbroken Studios is an LA-based team of 100 developers with proven track records of working on some of the most memorable franchises in games. Celebrating their 11th year of operations in 2024, Unbroken has released two previous titles for PC and mobile. Unbroken Studios also has a separate team providing co-development on Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with Rocksteady Studios.
*Standard Edition available from 03/09/24 – 30/09/24. Monthly Games accessible for duration of PS Plus subscription only. PS Plus is an ongoing subscription with recurring fees until cancelled. Age restrictions apply. Full terms: play.st/psplus-usageterms.
**Exclusively in Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions for all Hogwarts Legacy players. You must own a copy of Hogwarts Legacy and connect it to your WB Games account.
SEATTLE — September 3, 2024 — System Era Softworks, developers of Astroneer and the newest members of the Devolver Digital family, are excited to reveal Glitchwalkers, Astroneer’s first ever paid expansion. That’s right, after recently celebrating five years of spacefaring and over 11 million players since the launch of Astroneer 1.0, System Era thought “hey, why not throw another planet in there?” Devolver nodded along, not really understanding.
Glitchwalkers continues Astroneer’s legacy of survival sandbox gameplay and takes it to new extremes. A new planet — the largest in Astroneer — awaits, complete with new biomes, technology, gameplay features, and the game’s first true villain.
Players seeking new challenges are in for a treat with the introduction of Lyn, a disgruntled member of the ESS Elysium crew who has taken to tinkering with the Astroneer Training Program’s (ATP) code. Players must work with the Elysium’s Head of Maintenance, Frank, to stop Lyn and her nefarious plans before she dismantles the ATP from the inside.
Glitchwalkers will transport players to Aeoluz, an enormous new planet born in a glitched solar system where they’ll be tasked with counter hacking Lyn and breaking firewalls to return the ATP to normal.
Aeoluz plays host to a number of new surface and cave biomes for players to explore, while a new tech tree and modules offer up new ways to progress and unlock both new and old technology.
Glitchwalkers will expand Astroneer’s universe while maintaining all of the crafting, building, and exploration that existing Astroneers know and love. For those players unprepared to leap into the unknown, there will also be a free companion update to the base game that introduces new gameplay, quality of life improvements, and bug fixes.
