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entertainment8 days ago•40 min saved

Duskbloods: a vampire multiplayer exclusive that could redefine Switch 2

Hands-on with The Duskbloods shows a bold Switch 2 exclusive from FromSoftware: an eight-player vampire multiplayer that blends Souls-like combat with a virtue-based scoring system, multiple vampiric classes and companions, and a design intent to broaden Nintendo’s audience beyond Zelda and Mario—though it’s early, with features like customization and story elements still to come and significant risk for a platform-wide exclusive.

via The Verge|

#duskbloods #entertainment #fromsoftware

technology4 months ago•16 min saved

Dawnwalker: A Time-Controlled Vampire RPG Aiming to Break Out

Rebel Wolves’ The Blood of Dawnwalker is a debut RPG that fuses dark fantasy with time-as-a-resource in a narrative sandbox. You play a Dawnwalker who is human by day and a vampire by night, exploring a handcrafted Carpathian setting with a 30-day clock, making choices that affect the story, combat, and even potential endings. Built by industry veterans from CD Projekt Red, it features dual-form combat, skill trees, and vampire powers that drive exploration and risk—such as Blood Hunger that can force a kill during dialogue—while promising 50 hours of play and a September 3 release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. Its prologue preview suggests a bold, mature tone that could make it this year’s standout RPG if the execution matches the ambition.

via Eurogamer.net|

#open-world #rpg #story-driven

theater4 months ago•14 min saved

Broadway's Lost Boys dazzles with high-tech vampire spectacle

The Lost Boys on Broadway at the Palace Theatre is a stylish, high-tech vampire musical that dazzles with expansive visuals, flying undead, and explosive staging, guided by director Michael Arden and designer Dane Laffrey with Jen Schriever’s lighting; anchored by a rock-infused score by The Rescues, it delivers a sensory spectacle that should thrill audiences seeking big Broadway dazzle, even if the book and score aren’t always subtle.

via Chicago Tribune|

#broadway #rock-score #special-effects

games7 months ago•58 min saved

Code Vein 2: vampire Soulslike flair undone by dull, repetitive dungeons

Code Vein 2 aims to be a sprawling vampire Soulslike with a time‑travel twist, delivering satisfying combat, an invincible companion system, and flashy special attacks, but it overextends itself with dull, repetitive dungeons, reused enemies and bosses, and padding that drains the tension. If you loved the first game, you’ll find some improvements, but the open-world design and visuals can feel underwhelming compared to its stylish predecessor.

via GamesRadar+|

#code-vein-2 #dungeon-design #games

history8 months ago•3 min saved

John Blair's 'Killing the Dead': A Gory History of Vampires

The article explores the historical and cultural origins of vampire beliefs across different societies, highlighting how fears of the undead have led to exhumations and rituals to prevent the dead from harming the living, and argues that such practices are often therapeutic responses to societal stresses. It also critiques Bram Stoker's Dracula as being disconnected from actual historical beliefs.

via The Guardian|

#culture #exhumation #history

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Cannonball with Wesley Morris: Keep Vampires Out

Wesley Morris discusses Ryan Coogler's vampire movie 'Sinners' and explores the vampiric threats facing Black art in America, sharing a theory he has been contemplating for weeks with writer Rembert Browne.

via The New York Times|

#black-art #cultural-threats #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Robert Eggers Revives 'Nosferatu' with Star-Studded Cast and Rave Reviews

Robert Eggers' upcoming 2024 remake of "Nosferatu" is inspired by his childhood obsession with the 1922 silent film, which he first encountered as a grainy bootleg. The original film, directed by F.W. Murnau, was nearly lost due to legal issues with Bram Stoker's estate but survived through bootlegs and restorations. Eggers' passion for the film led him to create a high school stage production and eventually pursue a career in filmmaking, culminating in his dream project of remaking "Nosferatu." The new film, starring Lily-Rose Depp and Bill Skarsgård, has already received positive early reviews.

via CinemaBlend|

#entertainment #film-remakes #horror-films

comics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Marvel's Blood Hunt: New Teams, Returns, and Tie-Ins Galore"

Marvel's upcoming crossover event, Blood Hunt, will envelop the Marvel Universe in darkness as vampires begin their savage reign, with tie-ins from ongoing series including Vengeance of the Moon Knight, Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers, Doctor Strange, Venom, Fantastic Four, and Miles Morales: Spider-Man, as heroes scramble to reverse Earth’s tragic fate and save as many as they can from the creatures of the night and their unrelenting blood lust.

via Marvel|

#blood-hunt #comics #comics-tie-ins

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

'What We Do in the Shadows' Fans Devastated as Sixth Season Marks the End

FX has announced that the upcoming sixth season of the vampire comedy series "What We Do in the Shadows" will be its last. Based on the 2014 film of the same name, the show follows a group of vampires living in New York City. The series has received critical acclaim and award nominations, including an Emmy win for costumes. The final season does not yet have a premiere date.

via Entertainment Weekly News|

#comedy #entertainment #fx

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"What We Do in the Shadows" Concludes with Season Six

The vampire comedy TV series "What We Do In The Shadows" will be ending after its upcoming sixth season, although an official announcement from FX has yet to be made. It is unclear whether this decision was made by FX or was a mutual agreement with series creator Jemaine Clement. Production for the final season is set to begin in January, and fans hope for a satisfying conclusion to the beloved show.

via The A.V. Club|

#comedy #entertainment #final-season

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Arkane's Blade Game Announcement Sparks Excitement Among Xbox and PlayStation Players"

Arkane Studios announced their next game, Marvel's Blade, at The Game Awards. The third-person, single-player game is set in a quarantined area of Paris during a "supernatural emergency" where vampires are terrorizing the night. The studio is in early development, and there is no release date yet. Fans were expecting Dishonored 3, but instead, Arkane revealed their take on the Blade character.

via Polygon|

#arkane-studios #eric-brooks #gaming

archaeology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unearthing Ancient Supernatural Beliefs: Polish Archaeologists Discover Padlocked Child in 17th-Century Grave"

Archaeologists in Poland have discovered the remains of a 17th-century child and a woman buried in a cemetery in the village of Pien, with evidence suggesting they were believed to be vampires. The child's grave had a triangular iron padlock under its foot, possibly to prevent it from rising and feasting on the living. The woman's body had a padlock on her leg and a sickle around her neck. These findings shed light on the beliefs in vampires during that era, where supernatural apparitions were feared and viewed as more than just costumes.

via CNN|

#17th-century #archaeology #poland

archaeologysupernatural-beliefs2 years ago•1 min saved

"Polish Grave Unlocks Ancient Supernatural Beliefs with Child's Padlocked Resting Place"

Archaeologists in Poland have discovered the remains of a 17th-century child buried with a padlock to prevent it from rising as a vampire. The child's grave, found in a cemetery in the village of Pien, is part of a burial ground for rejected individuals who were feared both in life and after death. The burial practices, including the use of stones placed on various body parts, reflect the belief in supernatural forces and the fear of contact with the deceased. This discovery sheds light on ancient beliefs in vampires as Halloween approaches.

via Reuters|

#archaeology #archaeologysupernatural-beliefs #halloween

supernatural3 years ago•1 min saved

"The Myth Behind Vampires' Garlic Aversion"

Garlic is believed to repel vampires due to its association with blood disorders like porphyria and rabies. People with porphyria have an intolerance to foods with high sulfur content, including garlic. Additionally, rabies symptoms include hypersensitivity to strong odors, such as garlic. The vampire legend may have originated from attempts to explain diseases, leading people to believe that garlic could cure the infection that created vampires.

via Mentalfloss|

#folklore #garlic #porphyria

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

"Diablo IV Unleashes Season of Blood in Sanctuary"

The Diablo IV development team announced that the Season of Blood will begin on October 17, introducing a new questline, vampiric powers, additional endgame bosses, and community-requested quality-of-life updates. Players will face a newly turned army of ravenous vampires who are targeting Sanctuary, and must learn to hunt the hunters. The update will also include more efficient inventory management for gems, carryover of certain upgrades into new seasons, and changes to the functionality of status effects. The trailer introduces Erys, a vampire hunter voiced by Gemma Chan.

via Blizzard News|

#diablo-iv #gaming #gemma-chan