Video Games
id Software Releases ‘Heretic + Hexen’ Remaster for PC, Consoles [Trailer]
As has been the norm for id Software at QuakeCon in recent years, the devs have sprung a surprise remaster on fans. And while this year it wasn’t Quake III Arena, we have instead received a remaster of two of Raven Software’s dark fantasy first-person shooters in Heretic + Hexen.
Teaming up once again with Nightdive Studios, Bethesda and id Software have brought Heretic + Hexen to Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch, as well as PC via Steam, with cross-platform online Co-op and Deathmatch multiplayer support for up to 16 players, two brand-new episodes, community-published mod support and more!
Existing owners of the digital versions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic and/or Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel on Steam, the Windows Store/Xbox Windows app and Good Old Games will receive a free upgradeto the new combined Heretic + Hexen, and can still access their previously owned versions on those platforms.
The bundle includes the following:
- Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
- Hexen: Beyond Heretic
- Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
- Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software and Nightdive Studios:
- Heretic: Faith Renewed
- Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur
In addition to the cross-platform and co-op, the games also feature local split-screen deathmatch and co-op for up to 8 players, the ability to toggle between the original soundtracks and the enhanced Tome of Power soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult, mod support, widescreen 4K resolution and 120 FPS, a vault section containing concept art and unused sprites from the development of the original games, new accessibilty options, controller support, quick saving and loading, as well as engine fixes for bugs that were present in the original versions.
Video Games
Upcoming “Willy Wonka Meets BioShock” FPS ‘Twisted Tower’ Launches on August 18 [Trailer]
After dropping a demo last year for their upcoming “BioShock Meets Disneyland” horror title Twisted Tower, developer Atmos Games has announced an August 18th release date for the game, complete with a brand new trailer. While the demo is no longer available, you can, however sign up for the Playtest from the official Steam page.
Blast your way through an abandoned 1950s theme park, the eponymous Twisted Tower, crawling with fairy-tale mascots, twisted puzzles, and deadly traps. Uncover the dark secrets of your past as you race to the top to win the prize and the love of your life. It’s been decades since there’s been a single guest, but the park’s silly mascots will certainly be ready to accommodate you with expert fashion. They’ve been cooped up for years, so they may be looking for a hug.
Choose from dozens of unique paths up the cozy halls of the park castle as you explore its five areas. Sporting “punchy, bloody gunplay”, you can upgrade a slew of deadly weapons ranging from a whack-a-mole mallet to a skull-poppin’ ray gun, and gain new abilities as you climb your way up the tower to win a heaping pile of money and the hand of your childhood sweetheart, Charlotte.