Remedy confirms new Game Plus mode for ‘Alan Wake 2’

Metallica are among investors in a $13.7million (£10.8million) funding round for the new artist-to-fan platform Medallion.The heavy metal veterans supported the platform – which allows artists to have a dedicated hub for releases, concerts, merchandise and more – for its Series A round.The round, co-led by Dragonfly and Lightspeed Faction, was secured with the support of Metallica’s Black Squirrel Partners alongside fellow musicians like Guy Lawrence of Disclosure, Jungle, Tiga and more. Various other tech investors included Coinbase Ventures, Infinite Capital and J17.Other music industry investors include Bill Silva Entertainment, Foundations Artist Management, Mt Joy, Method and TAG Music.Medallion, which launched in 2022, enables artists to cultivate a community-focused digital environment that allows for better fan engagement.As we continue to build the best direct-to-fan platform for music artists, we are thrilled to announce our $13.7 million Series A financing, led by @dragonfly_xyz and @lightspeedvp @FactionVC.

Did you ever watch “Forrest Gump” and wonder what it would be like if Forrest didn’t run during that section of the film and instead walk, accompanied by a Rolling Stones soundtrack? Well, if so, you’re in luck because that’s the basic premise of the new music video for the track “Mess It Up” by the aforementioned Stones. Except in the main role, we don’t get Tom Hanks, but we do see Nicholas Hoult, which isn’t a bad replacement.

Manchester United will be without Victor Lindelof and four other injured players until the New Year.

The Gilded Age is returning for a third season on HBO!

First impressions count, and landing a new job is so much easier when you look - and feel - the part.That’s the idea behind SHEIN’s new capsule ‘Curve’ collection, celebrating its long-term commitment to empower women in the workplace with trailblazing charity, Dress For Success Greater London. Expertly curated by top fashion editor and stylist Jill Wanless, the dedicated 23-piece collection features chic dresses, smart blazers, jumpsuits, tailored trousers and blouses in a wearable colour palette of berry, navy blue, black and cream.Thoughtfully designed to flatter curvy women who struggle finding a smart, modern work wardrobe, refreshingly each piece is available in sizes 16-24.

South Park have released a new special on Paramount+ called Not Suitable For Children. It is available to watch in the US and Canada now.The brand new episode parodies the online content subscription site OnlyFans, which has become known for its adult content.“After discovering a South Park Elementary teacher’s OnlyFans page, Randy is compelled to take a closer look at the world of influencers,” a synopsis reads.A teaser preview shared on social media today (December 20), Mr Skinner bursts into a classroom to announce they “have a problem”.Another snippet shows a meeting of concerned parents at South Park Elementary who fear their children will find the content online. “We’re talking about someone who influences our children!” Tweak’s dad exclaims.

Previously unseen letters from Princess Diana, including one in which she jokes about the Scottish weather, have been sold at auction.

God Of War franchise has criticised the direction that the newer games have gone in.Jaffe – who led 2005’s original God Of War title and 2007’s sequel – shared a video onto his YouTube channel, titled “God Of War – does it need to be so… personal?” last week and in it, shares his thoughts on the 2018 reboot and last year’s Ragnarok.Responding to comments that animation director Bruno Velazquez in the past about the franchise mirroring people’s growth from youth to adulthood, Jaffe said: “I don’t want these characters to grow. I don’t give a fuck what you’re going through at the studio.”“If you’re going to build a brand new IP, or you’re going to build a character into the God Of War lore, and that character is struggling or dealing with your problems that a lot of you at the studio have dealt with, that’s great.“But don’t take the character Kratos and go, ‘I’m older now and I’m really into family and I wanna tell stories about fathers and sons’.

Alan Wake 2, has revealed that the success of Everything Everywhere All At Once helped build Remedy Entertainment‘s confidence that the game would work.Speaking to the Washington Post, Lake admitted that Remedy’s latest title pushes the envelope in terms of in-game weirdness and how well it might be received by audiences. The weirdness in question includes the horror title suddenly shifting into a full-blown musical at times, among other things.However, after seeing the reception that Everything Everywhere All At Once, – NME‘s 2022 film of the year – Wake says the studio’s confidence in the game got a major boost.

Variety. He had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, though it is currently unclear when he was informed of the illness.James McCaffrey is survived by his wife Rochelle Bostrom and daughter Tiernan McCaffrey.Multiple myeloma is a type of bone marrow cancer characterised by abnormal expansion of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow.

Brandon Flowers has spoken to NME about what’s next for The Killers, as well as teasing a ‘Hot Fuss’ anniversary tour and exclusively revealing work on a new solo album. Check out our full interview below.The frontman was speaking to NME just as news broke that the Las Vegas indie veterans’ new ‘best of’ collection ‘Rebel Diamonds‘ had hit Number One in the UK – marking their eighth chart-topping LP and a feat that Flowers described as “pretty amazing”.“It’s hard to fathom,” he explained.

Ivy Queen will be ringing in the New Year alongside some talented artists. The reggaeton legend will be featured in Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, airing on ABC on Sunday, December 31st. Kanye West’s ex Amber Rose weighs in on his VMA drama with Taylor SwiftThe hottest celebrity couples that emerged in 2023Ivy’s performance was announced this week, with her and other performers singing from different parts of the globe, a first for the ABC broadcast.

Ubisoft has launched a new update for Assassin’s Creed Mirage, bringing New Game Plus mode to the action adventure game.Update 1.0.6 went live today (December 12) and introduces New Game Plus mode to Assassin’s Creed Mirage. “Upon completing the main story on any difficulty, start a new game while keeping all collected skills and gear/costumes from your first playthrough,” reads the patch notes.Players will also be able to start New Game Plus playthrough via the title screen or pause menu, as well as being able to skip the prologue and start directly in Baghdad.Starting a New Game Plus playthrough will also unlock Bayek’s Medjay outfit from Assassin’s Creed Origins.

Remedy Entertainment have released a new update for Alan Wake 2, featuring a new ending alongside various improvements.The 1.0.13 update went live yesterday (December 12) and brings the New Game Plus mode to Alan Wake 2, after it was teased last week. Players will need to have completed Alan Wake 2′s main storyline before accessing the New Game Plus mode, which allows them previously unlocked and upgraded weapons for subsequent playthroughs.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that midfielder Alexis Mac Allister's knee injury 'doesn't look good' with just over a week to go until their clash with Manchester United at Anfield.

Attendance Allowance is a benefit delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people of State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to an illness, disability or mental health condition. A successful claim is worth either £68.10 or £101.75 each week, the level of award depends on the amount of support someone needs.

EXCLUSIVE: BBC News is gearing up to hire its first royal editor, with potential candidates emerging as the broadcaster looks to capitalize on soaring audience interest in the British monarchy.

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Valerie Wu Intern Reality dance competition series “So You Think You Can Dance” has been renewed for Season 18 at Fox. The show will return on March 4, 2024 with an all-new documentary style format along with new judges Alison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Holker was formerly a contestant on the series, and was married to the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who was himself a contestant and judge on the series.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that new claims for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) are now being processed - from point of application to award decision letter being sent out - within 15 weeks. Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP also said that “reducing customer journey times for PIP claimants is a priority”.