Author - Jerry Paxton

Squirrel with a Gun – Announcement Trailer

Maximum Entertainment and Dee Dee Creations today revealed during The MIX’s Spring Games Showcase 2024 a new Squirrel with a Gun trailer that showcases the intricate lives of squirrels: finding nice trees to live in, foraging nuts to snack on, and absolutely decimating the humans that have done them wrong with an array of firearms. They also like collecting acorns. This chaotic little rodent will be making its home on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC later this year: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2067050/Squirrel_with_a_Gun/

In Squirrel with a Gun, you’ll find yourself starting out as nothing but a rodent with a dream. However, once equipped with one of the many firearms squirrels so often encounter in nature, you’ll use your weapon to take on the agents that are hunting you down. You may be less than a foot tall, but you can wreak havoc with the best of them.

This squirrel has more than one trick, though. Need to make a quick escape? Fire off your weapon and use the recoil to propel yourself to safety. With seven different firearms to collect, RC cars to steal and mayhem to start, the world is your acorn in Squirrel with a Gun. Cause chaos, forage nuts, interrupt picnics, steal cake and more to prove you’re one rodent that should not be trifled with.

Squirrel with a Gun will be present at MIX’s on-site GDC press event Monday, March 18 from 8-11pm at Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA.

To keep up with the Squirrel with a Gun’s development, follow @MaximumEntmt and @QuiteDan on X.

Wild Bastards – Console Reveal Trailer

The intergalactic bandits shooting up the West in strategy shooter Wild Bastards will bring their hijinks to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year alongside the previously confirmed release on PC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1660840/Wild_Bastards/). Publisher Maximum Entertainment and developer Blue Manchu just announced the expansion of their interstellar upcoming title in a new trailer featured in The MIX’s Spring Games Showcase 2024:

Today’s gameplay looks to the looming threat that has Wild Bastards’ misfit outlaws on the run as they test an arsenal of futuristic weaponry against devious extraterrestrial threats spanning multiple planets. The footage debuts two new characters, each brimming with eccentric bravado reminiscent of Wild Bastards’ full roster, along with weapons and never-before-shown areas. The antics of these antiheroes demonstrate Wild Bastards’ compelling blend of fluid FPS action with thoughtful management of the bandits; these decision-making moments are key to plotting the bandits’ course to their next incredible haul.

Wild Bastards finds its lawbreakers hunted and nearly eradicated by Jebediah Chaste, a ruthlessly puritanical magnate. After killing all but two of the Bastards, Jebediah’s final targets are miraculously saved by a mysterious, sentient spaceship known as The Drifter. The Bastards are fleeing an unwinnable standoff, exploring an ever-changing and lawless galaxy rife with precious weapons and spoils, as well as grisly fates, in a grand attempt to resurrect their compatriots while living to steal another day.

While working to demystify The Drifter’s intentions in saving them, amass a gang of 13 playable and uniquely talented criminals, managing the relationships between them and guiding their growth. Juggle injuries and feuds while plotting a path through the galaxy, exploring and fleecing planets and, of course, shooting anyone or anything who gets in the way. Prevailing through Wild Bastards’ campaign also unlocks a Challenge Mode which adds modifiers and a steadily ramping challenge to keep outlaws on their toes.

Wild Bastards will be present and playable at Day of the Devs 2024: San Francisco Edition on March 17th at The Midway, San Francisco, CA from 3-8pm and on the GDC show floor in the Day of the Devs station from March 18-22. The onsite demo will also be available at MIX’s GDC press event Monday, March 18th at Terra Gallery, San Francisco, CA from 8-11pm.

To steal the latest intel on Wild Bastards, keep @MaximumEntmt and @BlueManchuGames in your sights on X, wishlist Wild Bastards on Steam, and visit http://www.wildbastards.com/.

POOHNIVERSE: MONSTERS ASSEMBLE Announced in The Twisted Childhood Universe

From Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios, the makers of Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 1 & 2, bring you a new cinematic world titled The Twisted Childhood Universe. The new chilling cinematic universe will feature previously announced stand-alone films Bambi: The Reckoning, Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare and Pinocchio Unstrung and introduce new characters such as Sleeping Beauty, The Mad Hatter, and Rabbit from Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey. All of these characters will culminate in the upcoming film POOHNIVERSE: MONSTERS ASSEMBLE in 2025 when the monsters join forces to takedown the world.

Producer of Jagged Edge Productions Rhys Frake-Waterfield explains, “It will be complete carnage. We are heavily influenced by Freddy Vs Jason and The Avengers. We would love to see a horror movie where the villains group together and are going after their survivors. We have some incredible set pieces in mind and some sequences I think will truly shock people. The movies we are working on now as stand alones are all building towards POOHNIVERSE: MONSTERS ASSEMBLE.”

Scott Chambers, Producer of Jagged Edge Production, adds “Similar to The Avengers we will follow Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Owl, Piglet, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Bambi, The Mad Hatter, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell joining forces to wreak havoc. We are working with a larger scale budget on this one and are excited for what the future will hold. When you see the stand alone movies you will see the easter eggs hinting toward the crossover. Some of the villains also will not see eye to eye which will allow for some carnage within the group in some epic sequence of monster vs monster.”

Rhys Frake-Waterfield is set to direct. Casting is to include Scott Chambers returning as Christopher Robin, Megan Plactio as Wendy Darling, Roxanne Mckee as Xana, Lewis Santer as Tigger. More casting announcements to come. Stuart Alson and Nicole Holland serve as Executive Producers.

POOHNIVERSE: MONSTERS ASSEMBLE is a Jagged Edge Production with ITN Studios and Premiere Entertainment handling sales.

The latest film from ITN Studios & Jagged Edge Productions Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 hits theaters March 26, 27, 28th from Fathom Events. Tickets for Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 can be purchased online at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices. The end credits will feature an exclusive look at the POOHNIVERSE: MONSTER’S ASSEMBLE.

Highway Patrol Simulator Teaser Trailer

Highway Police Simulator, the open-world law enforcement simulation from the sim experts at Aerosoft and Germany-based developer Z-Software, calls in a September 2024 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Don the uniform and step into the shoes of an American police officer tasked with maintaining law and order on busy highways. Patrol on foot and behind the wheel in an immersive, open-world environment with heart-pounding cases to solve across multiple biomes. Protect and serve across a single-player experience, seamlessly blending freeplay missions and a narrative-driven story campaign punctuated by career progression and exhilarating events.

Experience a realistic simulation in a dynamic and reactive world inspired by North American locales. Field calls from Police HQ or tackle tasks assigned at the station and assist with traffic stops, vehicle accidents, and dangerous shootouts. Complete story missions to advance the overarching narrative, impacted by a dynamic morality system based on officer behavior. Keep the citizens of Caminora safe by handling cases with care and mastering tactical driving, firearms and patrol helicopters.

Develop skills to tackle the unpredictable work of police officers enhanced by procedural events. Interrogate suspects, arrest citizens upon stopping their crimes, check documents to confirm details, and stay safe throughout each shift. Select either Casual or Simulation gameplay modes to adjust the freeplay, allowing for a fully immersive experience or a guided journey through the open world.

Highway Police Simulator will include:

  • Varied open-world environments, each with its own challenges and missions
  • A storyline with exciting cases, career progression, ranking system and more
  • Unique vehicles, including different police cars, helicopters and more
  • A wide array of missions with traffic stops, accidents, car chases and more
  • A morality system that challenges players to make difficult decisions with real consequences for the story and the environment

“Highway Police Simulator encapsulates the investigative, often stressful role of law enforcement in a detailed and realistic world,” said Dirk Ohler, Head of Product at Aerosoft. “We’re thrilled to announce the title and our partnership with the talented team at Z-Software, and we look forward to all our new recruits joining the force in September 2024!”

Aerosoft will showcase the new Highway Police Simulator teaser at this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) from March 20-22. Be sure to stop by the Aerosoft booth at the German Pavilion (booth No. S 849) in the South Hall of the Moscone Center San Francisco if you’d like to learn more.

Highway Police Simulator launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in September 2024. Get ready to take on the responsibility of protecting the open road by wishlisting the game on Steam and PlayStation today. For more information, please visit the official website.

THQ Nordic Sends Creators to Alone in the Dark Experience to London

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in an old, cursed mansion? The participants of THQ Nordic’s exclusive real-life Haunted House experience, based on the iconic horror game Alone in the Dark, certainly did! THQ Nordic invited some of the most well-known content creators from around the world to partake in an immersive adventure that delved deep into the realms of darkness.

To watch all individual runs, check out our website:
https://hauntedhouse.aloneinthedark.com

In collaboration with Havas Entertainment, THQ Nordic engaged Realm Pictures, who converted a mansion on the private D’Oyly Carte Island into a sinister enclave of terror, a ‘haunted house’. After solving a mysterious puzzle box, participants discovered an invitation to the Haunted House. Upon arrival, they were given instructions, then left to confront the horrors that awaited them on their own, during an immersive 60-90-minute experience, their every move documented by CCTV and bodycam footage.

Alone in the Dark in 60 seconds: https://youtu.be/3GclNHfjpFE
Pre-Order the game here: https://aloneinthedark.thqnordic.com/#order

Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation®5 on March 20, 2024. Alone in the Dark and the Alone in the Dark’s Digital Deluxe Edition are available for pre-order now. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Vintage Horror Filter Pack, and the Director’s Commentary Mode.

V Rising 1.0 Release Date Trailer

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios has announced that the PC version of their highly successful open-world fantasy survival game V Rising will be launching into 1.0 on May 8th; with a PS5 version launching later in the year.

Watch the V Rising Release Date Trailer:

Following V Rising’s fangtastic Early Access period on PC with more than 3.9M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam, the full, blood-soaked launch sees a confident Stunlock Studios release a game that is highly refined, having built a loyal and enthusiastic community of blood-suckers along the way.

Players can sate their thirst for new content as they feast on the vamped up 1.0 update, with a terrifying new territory to explore, visual customization options for your armor, new equipment sets, and enhanced weapons added to the game. V Rising adds sweeping improvements, sending Vampires to explore their lost society in the expansive new endgame zone, the Ruins of Mortium. Alongside these additions, Stunlock Studios has focused on creating optimal PC gameplay with UI improvements, fully integrated gamepad support, and a much smoother overall experience that will benefit all players as they dive into the full release of the game, ready to become the next Vampire supreme.

“After two years of Early Access, we’ve managed to really polish and worked hard on optimizing the game for its full launch,” said Rickard Frisegård, CEO of Stunlock Studios. “We made the most of that time, and we think fans will enjoy an improved experience that really pushes boundaries. We’re excited for both our dedicated fans and newcomers to get their teeth into V Rising and drink it in when it fully releases on May 8th.”

System Shock Console Announcement Trailer

The award-winning System Shock remake, based on the iconic 1994 sci-fi action game, comes to consoles on May 21, 2024 — featuring an expanded ending, a new female hacker protagonist, and more!

Nightdive Studios’ stunningly faithful recreation of the classic shooter/immersive sim was released to critical acclaim in 2023 for PC. Soon, console players will go toe-to-toe with SHODAN — the original rogue AI with evil intent — on PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox One and Series X|S as they explore the dark depths of Citadel Station and singlehandedly try and save Earth from destruction.

The System Shock remake combines the gameplay of the original title with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new sounds and music. The console release features numerous improvements and the addition of a revised ending and optional female hacker protagonist.

Outcast – A New Beginning Out Now

Two decades after the groundbreaking release of Outcast, the beloved action-adventure franchise returns with Outcast – A New Beginning, available today on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Dive into the mesmerizing, interconnected alien world of Adelpha now!

Developed by the original team behind the first installment, Outcast – A New Beginning offers a thrilling continuation of Cutter Slade’s journey as he battles against invading forces to save the planet from devastation.

Set against the backdrop of a stunning open-world environment, players navigate through Adelpha’s diverse landscapes, utilizing Cutter’s jetpack and Talan powers to soar through the skies, explore a beautiful planet, and confront dangerous creatures along the way.

With Outcast – A New Beginning, the team aimed to deliver an immersive experience that honours the legacy of the original game while introducing new elements that resonate with modern standards. Players can expect a captivating narrative, dynamic gameplay mechanics, and a meticulously crafted world that invites you on an unforgettable adventure.

Outcast – A New Beginning is developed by Appeal Studios in Charleroi, Belgium, and published by THQ Nordic. The game is available now on PC for $59.99, as well as on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $69.99. If you want to learn more about the game, make sure to visit its website and discuss with other fans on Discord.

Shout! TV Celebrates Farscape’s 25th Anniversary

Shout! TV will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the cult-classic television series Farscape with a marathon airing on March 19 on Shout! TV and the 24/7 Farscape channel beginning at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. The marathon will feature an exclusive introduction from executive producer Brian Henson and include all-new interview segments with Farscape stars Ben Browder (John Crichton) and Gigi Edgley (Chiana). The marathon will air classic and fan-favorite episodes of the series curated by Ben Browder and Gigi Edgley.

Additionally, Shout! TV will be introducing new commercial break interstitials to the Farscape channel in celebration of the anniversary, including trivia, production memories, and more featuring Ben Browder and Gigi Edgley.

Farscape follows astronaut John Crichton as a freak accident during an experimental space mission catapults him across a thousand galaxies to an alien battlefield. Suddenly, he’s trapped among alien creatures wielding deadly technology – a battle that 20th century sci-fi pop culture never prepared him for. Hunted by a merciless military race, Crichton begins his quest for home from a galaxy far, far away…

A fusion of live-action, state-of-the-art puppetry, prosthetics and CGI, Farscape features mind-boggling alien lifeforms, dazzling special effects, edge-of-your-seat thrills, irreverent humor, and unforgettable characters brought to life by the creative minds at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™.

The critically-acclaimed sci-fi adventure series garnered several awards and has become a cult classic across the globe. Fans can watch the entire series, including the Emmy-nominated miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, on-demand on Shout! Factory TV and streaming 24/7 on the Farscape FAST channel.

The marathon will air on Shout! TV and the Farscape channel on March 19 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET. The stream can be viewed on Farscape.TV, the Shout! TV app on Roku, Android, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV; and the following digital streaming platforms – Amazon Freevee, Amazon Prime Channels, Local Now, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Roku Premium Subscriptions, Samsung TV Plus, Sling TV, LG, Fubo, Stremium, TCL, Tubi, Vizio, and XUMO.

Also available from Shout! is Farscape: The Complete Series (25th Anniversary Edition) Blu-ray collection. The 22-disc set includes all 88 episodes from the show’s 4 seasons, the 2-episode miniseries Farscape: The Peacekeeper Wars, and new interviews with executive producer Brian Henson and series creator/executive producer Rockne S. O’Bannon.

Solium Infernum Accolades Trailer

League of Geeks celebrates the successful launch of Solium Infernum by showcasing its accolades trailer. The political grand strategy game of subterfuge, intrigue, and betrayal set in Hell is now available on PC via Steam, where the game has achieved 568 reviews with an 88% “Very Positive” rating.

Alongside positive community sentiment, press reviews have been very favourable with an 85% average score on Metacritic, where the game is considered one of the best games of 2024, and one of the best strategy games of all time. Solium Infernum also holds an average score of 89% on OpenCritic, featuring in their 2024 Hall of Fame and Top 100 PC Games of All Time.

In Solium Infernum, players assume the role of one of Hell’s eight great Archfiends. They must outwit and outmanoeuvre their rivals to claim the vacant Infernal Throne through the mastery of devious political and military strategy. With a wealth of tactics awaiting their disposal, players have to bluff, backstab, and sow betrayal on their path to victory.

The game boasts diverse multiplayer modes, accommodating both time-strapped players and those seeking extended strategic encounters. Asynchronous multiplayer matches support up to six players with turns taken across several days or weeks and requiring just a few minutes to play every day. For strategy fans favouring immediate action, real-time multiplayer is also available.