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World of Tanks Holiday Ops Detailed

2017/12/14
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Wargaming.net has announced its World of Tanks holiday plans – check out all the details below!

Holiday Ops 2018 in World of Tanks on PC

World of Tanks PC invites players to take on jolly Holiday Ops 2018 and spread the cheer in special battle missions, from December 15 to January 15. For completing these special ops, players are rewarded with decorations for their snow-capped Garage, as well as other bonuses and gifts. The more you decorate the wintry Garage and increase your festive atmosphere, the more holiday gifts you receive! Go wild with four different styles—Modern Christmas, Traditional Christmas, Soviet New Year, and Chinese New Year—to craft your own unique festive Aamosphere!

Big things come in small packages for World of Tanks Console as Toy Tanks Mode returns

Christmas comes early for World of Tanks Console with the return of Toy Tank Mode. Kicking off December 22 until January 1, players will be transported into a miniature festive wonderland, where they can discover tons of bonuses in addition to naughty or nice loot drops and can even claim a free tank from the recently released Swedish line.

Starting December 13, there are tons of festive treats waiting for players, including Tanksmas Challenge Earn Ops and 12 Days of Tanksmas operations to get even more presents or grab one of the various Tanksmas Bundles available.

World of Tanks Blitz gets festive with Blitz Fair

One of the biggest game events in the history of World of Tanks Blitz is back: Blitz Fair. Split into two stages, the first part takes place in-game, where players can earn awards and Tickets for completing tasks, which they can then use in the fair to get awesome rewards.

The second stage takes place on the World of Tanks Blitz portal. There is a ton of stuff to do including an auction with rare items—some available only once or twice in the game’s history. So don’t miss your chance to get the IS-3 Defender and other unique tanks this holiday season.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Out Now

2017/12/14
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(Moscow, Russian Federation) – December 14th, 2017 – 1C Game Studios, in partnership with Team Fusion Simulations, is proud to announce the release of a completely updated and improved BLITZedition of the realistic air combat simulator IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover.

Already known for its incredibly detailed cockpits, massively popular Multiplayer, and complex flight, engine, weapons and damage systems, Cliffs of Dover  has now been updated to state-of-the-art DX11 graphics and has had over 20 new flyable aircraft types and variants added to it.

In addition to the 25 original Spitfire, Hurricane, Bf-109 and Bf-110 types, players now have the opportunity to fly new aircraft, such as the rare Bf-109E-4N with its high octane, high-rpm engine and 30mm cannon. Players can also experience the C-6 ground attack version of the Bf-110 and the powerful twin-engine Bristol Beaufighter in both day and night-fighter versions.

Glorious new autumn and winter maps allow players to continue the campaign later into 1940 and the era of the ‘Blitz’.

Completely revised special effects and damage visuals provide spectacular detail, allowing players to savor the effects of their powerful weapons before sending their opponent’s aircraft crashing and burning to the ground.

Speaking of which, new ground textures and scenery, as well as newly implemented cloud systems, provide for a stunning environment to fly over and through, using the revised and improved flight model that provides the accuracy and fidelity flight sim fans expect. On top of all that, new high-fidelity sounds bring the experience of virtual flight to life.

This title is a must-have for experienced flight sim enthusiasts as well as newcomers to the genre, and will provide endless hours of entertainment in the company of an established, numerous and dedicated online community.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition  is available for purchase on Steam beginning today for USD 24.99. Customers can take 25% off the price with the time limited launch discount. All existing owners of Cliffs of Dover Classic will receive BLITZ  free of charge:

http://store.steampowered.com/app/754530/IL2_Sturmovik_Cliffs_of_Dover_Blitz_Edition/

Additionally, this is only the first of what is expected to be a growing line of new releases for the IL-2: Dover series from the partnership of 1C Game Studios and Team Fusion Simulations.

Post Human W.A.R – Launch Trailer

2017/12/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paris, December, the 14th – Game publisher Playdius and Indie dev Studio Chahut announce that Post Human W.A.R is now available on Steam! As a record, Post Human W.A.R is a turn-based tactical and psychological strategy game. Form your armies and set off on an adventure through solo campaigns, or face other players online!
Since the the start of its early access, a lot of content was added to Post Human W.A.R: new languages, visuals, effects, balancing… And also a new core feature: the CHAMPION. Victory is now achieved by finding and defeating the hidden opponent’s champion, allowing even more subterfuges and deceitful strategies!

Post Human W.A.R datas

  • 3 factions
  • 18 solo missions
  • 36 customizable units and 400 original animations
  • 250+ sound effects
  • 700+ audio voice over
  • 8 illustrated chapters describing the goofy universe of Post Human W.A.R
  • 6 years sweating buckets

Surviving Mars Trailer Talks Domes

2017/12/14
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December 14, 2017 – Dome wasn’t built in a day, but today Paradox and Haemimont have new details about the progress being made in Surviving Mars, the colony-builder-survival game coming out next year. We have a new trailer that shows gameplay centered around the shiny Colony Domes, and an extensive new developer diary that describes the main choices players will make as they design their cities-under-glass. Surviving Mars is going to be launching soon, coming to PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in Spring 2018.

Here is the new trailer, by popular dome-and

The dome dev diary is here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/index.php?threads/dev-diary-3-dome-sweet-dome-by-boian-spasov-from-haemimont-games.1060652/

Disney Acquires A LOT of FOX for $52.4B Dollars

2017/12/14
Jennifer Paxton
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Disney has officially acquired most of 21st Century Fox – specifically, 21st Century Fox’s movie studio and regional sports networks as well as cable channels FX and National Geographic. The deal, which cost Disney a scant $52.4 billion dollars, means that Disney can bring the X-Men, Deadpool, and more into the MCU proper. These are exciting times for us fans and we can’t wait to see what happens next! As an aside, Hugh Jackman recently mentioned that he would be interested in revisiting Wolverine under the Disney umbrella.

It remains to be seen what Disney’s plans are for Ryan Reynold’s R-rated Deadpool movie which has a sequel almost in the can.

The Pillars of the Earth’s Second Book – Sowing the Wind Out Now

2017/12/14
Jennifer Paxton
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HAMBURG, Germany – Dec. 13, 2017 – The second installment of Daedalic Entertainment’s interactive novel, The Pillars of the Earth, will be available today for Steam, followed by GOG at the end of December 2017 and PlayStation 4, and Xbox One at the end of January 2018. Book 2 – Sowing the Wind is the next chapter of Daedalic Entertainment’s adaptation of the best-selling book series by Ken Follett. Those who purchased Book 1 – From the Ashes will automatically have access to Books 2 and 3 at no additional cost. Anyone who has yet to purchase the game may now download the first two Books for $29.99 on Steam/GOG or $39.99 on console, which also provides access to Book 3 – Eye on the Storm later when it releases in May 2018. To celebrate the launch of the second book Steam players get a 50% discount on the season pass of The Pillars of the Earth for 48 hours.

Rejoin Jack and Aliena who are now grown up and matured as they fight to save Kingsbridge from the ruthless William Hamleigh. William does not take Aliena’s romantic rejection lightly and threatens not only her life but the lives of her family and friends. Despite the threat they continue their work on a spectacular cathedral to attract pilgrims and visitors for their thriving market, which promises prosperity for their small, medieval town. But as William Hamleigh becomes earl and joins forces with the merciless bishop Waleran he has only one goal: Kingsbridge must fall!Featuring over 200 hand-painted backgrounds created with the help of an expert in Medieval history, The Pillars of the Earth has an artistic storybook quality furthered by its stunning orchestral soundtrack performed by the FILMharmonic Orchestra in Prague.This second installment accelerates and continues the dramatic, mature and emotional storyline that began with the first book. Many dynamics come to a head with violent conflicts and even death. The player will have unprecedented influence in this beloved story, even sometimes deciding who lives and who dies.

“With this chapter of the story, we sought to really raise the stakes for the characters we’ve met and grown attached to.” says Matt Kempke, author and game designer. Kevin Mentz, also author and game designer, adds, “It’s a much faster paced, more action-packed experience. But we did our best to maintain focus on the poignant storytelling from Ken Follett’s original while adding more interactive moments.”

The Pillars of the Earth is set in 12th century England, a time of political turmoil. But instead of focusing on the kings and queens, this story provides a look into the lives of those affected by their rulers. Whether characters are fighting for their next meal or to re-establish their family’s ruined reputation, their fates can turn in an instant when the whims of the powerful change. This epic tale examines life in medieval England through the story of this town and the courageous people fighting for its survival.

The original novel by Ken Follett has sold more than 26 million copies to date.

The Pillars of the Earth features:

  • 21 chapters depicting the famous thousand-page novel
  • Interactive storyline events that can be changed, influencing the fates of its characters
  • Key decision points with meaningful, emotionally-engaging story choices
  • Over 200 hand-painted backgrounds featuring faithful rendition of 12th century life
  • Three playable main protagonists, plus two extra playable characters
  • An orchestral soundtrack by the FILMharmonic Orchestra, Prague

Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide Death on the Reik Trailer

2017/12/14
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STOCKHOLM DEC 14, 2017. Fatshark, an independent developer and publisher, today released Death on the Reik – a new DLC to their million selling hit game Warhammer®: End Times – Vermintide™.

“The announcement of Vermintide 2 does not slow things down for our heroes at present, as the Skaven continue to execute their insane plans and attacks” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “The adventure is still expanding, and all heroes are needed if we are to come out victorious”.

$6,99/€6,99 brings the players two new levels called Reikwald Forest and The River Reik, as well as a new melee weapon type, new achievements, and more.

Mountain High Announces Santa Sunday Fundraiser Event

2017/12/13
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Wrightwood, Calif. – Dec. 13, 2017 – Skiers and snowboarders dressed in Santa Claus costumes are invited to Mountain High on Sunday, December 17 to participate in the third annual Santa Sunday. This holiday event serves as a fundraiser for Protect Our Winters (POW), a climate change advocacy group for the snow sports community.

“We created Santa Sunday two years ago to raise awareness and funds for Protect Our Winters, a cause that’s deeply personal to all of us here,” said John McColly, Mountain High chief marketing officer. “Climate change continues to have a significant impact on winter resorts and we are doing what we can to help.”

Protect Our Winters, a nonprofit charity, seeks to engage and mobilize the snow sports community to lead the fight against climate change through educational initiatives, advocacy and community-based activism.

“We’re very happy to be part of this event for the third-consecutive year,” said Torrey Udall, Protect Our Winters managing director. “Aside from creating a lot of holiday cheer, it provides us with resources to protect the winter season that we all depend on. We are thankful to Mountain High for supporting us with this Christmas time fundraiser.”

To take part in Santa Sunday, guests are asked to pre-register for the event and donate a minimum of $20 to Protect Our Winters. Quantities are limited to the first 100 Santas. Receipts for online donation must be presented at registration to claim a day ticket (an 8-hour ticket is regularly $79).

Once a skier or snowboarder has successfully registered, including making his/her donation, that participant must wear a Santa suit complete with hat, beard, coat, belt and pants to Mountain High on December 17. Participants must pick up their tickets, sign liability forms and be at the Snowflake chairlift at 9:15 a.m. to participate in the Santa Sunday group ride.

Santa Sunday Schedule:

  •          8:00 a.m. – Arrive early, pick up ticket in Big Pines base lodge. Bring POW donation receipt, photo ID and completed Santa liability form.
  •          9:15 a.m. – Meet at the bottom of Snowflake chairlift for photos
  •          10:00 a.m. – Meet at the bottom of Blue Ridge Express for Santa Sunday group ride
  •          11:00 a.m. – Hashtag all Santa photos with #mhsantaselfie to win

For more information including ticket prices and hours of operation, visit mthigh.com or follow on Twitter @mthigh, Instagram @mthighsnow and Facebook.

Starship Corporation Releases Artificial Humans Content Update

2017/12/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Haarlem, The Netherlands, December 13, 2017 – Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Coronado Games announce the release of the ‘Artificial Humans’ content update for their space ship building simulation game Starship Corporation (PC). Starship Corporation is currently available through Steam’s Early Access Program. The Artificial Humans’ update adds a new type of crew member: Cybernetic Organisms (CyO).

CyO’s do not require air, water, food, healthcare or life support. They can practice any profession and are built to last. If damaged, all they need to do is return to their pod. However, technological advancements such as these come at a price. CyO’s require lots of research and have a high production cost, and if they malfunction they are almost unstoppable. How will you handle a rampaging killing machine threatening to destroy the beloved starship you are building? A new crew management mission has been added that will test the counter-measures of your ship for just this type of emergency.

Decide for yourself if you want to strengthen your crew by adding an artificial human, or if you prefer human error over the threat of malfunctioning, rampaging CyO’s.
The update also adds 10 new contracts for completely automated ships to the market. The 60 contracts currently available in all different areas of space travel can now be approached in a new way, due to the introduction of CyO’s.

In addition to new content, several bug fixes took place. A detailed log of bugs fixed can be found on the Starship Corporation Steam community HUB here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/292330/allnews/

Starship Corporation launched in Steam’s Early Access program in 2016 following a successful Indiegogo campaign, in which over 300% of the goal was reached. Interested entrepreneurs can currently purchase or wishlist the game through Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/292330/Starship_Corporation/