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FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves Open Beta Coming Soon

2025/01/27

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Today, SNK CORPORATION announced an Open Beta test for FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves. The beta for SNK’s highly anticipated fighting game will be available from February 20 to February 24 (PST) on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. Participation in the beta test does NOT require an active PlayStation®Plus or Xbox Game Pass Core/Ultimate subscription. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves is set to release on April 24, 2025.

Rev Up for Open Beta
From February 20, 2025 (12 AM PST) through February 24, 2025 (11:59 PM PST)***, PC and console players can choose from eight total characters and throw down with friends in three online modes: Ranked Match, Casual Match, or Room Match. Those eager to hone their skills and learn dynamic combo routes can practice in the offline Training mode.

FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves introduces a stunning, comic-inspired art style that’s a visual treat for series fans, combined with fights fueled by the cutting-edge REV System to deliver dynamic matches. The open beta offers the public their first opportunity to experience the modernized action of City of the Wolves at home, featuring two distinct control schemes tailored to engage both newcomers and seasoned pros.

The FATAL FURY series debuted in 1991, igniting the fighting game boom of the 1990s that took the industry by storm. GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES, released in 1999, has been the most recent installment in the franchise until now. With fan favorites and new characters making an appearance, FATAL FURY returns with a classic battle system evolved for the next generation of fighters. FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves will be available physically and digitally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Xbox Series X, and digitally on Xbox Series S, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

Horrified: D&D Coming This Summer from Ravenbsurger

2025/01/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Terror is in the Eye of the Beholder! Ravensburger, acclaimed publisher of award-winning board games and high-quality puzzles and toys, today, announced plans to bring iconic monsters from the world of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D) to its acclaimed Horrified tabletop series from summer 2025. Under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS will not only set players against four of the classic role-playing game’s most fearsome foes, but will also introduce new gameplay elements inspired by the mechanics of D&D.

Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS will become the fifth entry in the popular Horrified franchise from Ravensburger and will feature gameplay elements familiar to players of other games in the series. In Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, players will work together to face monsters and puzzle-like obstacles to gather item tokens, protect citizens and avoid attacks. Unique and thematic challenges for each monster further immerse players into the detailed setting and story.

“The extensive lore and world-building of D&D enables players to embark on epic journeys as they quest to battle deadly foes, uncover secrets and make memories together,” said Dan Rawson, Senior Vice President, D&D, RPG and Hasbro Direct at Wizards of the Coast. “Connection and storytelling are at the core of D&D, and we’re always looking for new ways for players to immerse themselves in the fantasy realm. Bringing the franchise’s rich characters to something like Horrified, which features narrative-driven adventure and cooperative gameplay, just feels natural.”

One of the monsters that fans can expect to see featured in Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is the Beholder. Often described as a “Sphere of Many Eyes,” the Beholder was one of the original enemies featured in D&D’s initial launch in 1974.

In addition to familiar monsters, Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS will also introduce gameplay utilizing a d20, or 20-sided die.

“Anyone who knows anything about D&D knows how essential a d20 is to gameplay, so when the opportunity for us to create a Horrified game with D&D monsters came to us, we knew what we had to do,” said Mike Mulvihill, Game Development Manager at Ravensburger. “It is an honor to merge the historical and awesome worlds and themes of D&D with the immersive cooperative play that we crafted with Horrified. We believe we have created a board game that will please both dedicated fan bases.”

The monster challenges in Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS are designed by Peter Lee, accomplished designer behind more than 10 D&D board games and the Horrified: Universal Monsters game system. Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS is a cooperative board game for one to five players, ages 10 and up and will have an MSRP of $29.99USD/$39.99CAD.

More about Ravensburger’s Horrified

The Horrified franchise includes Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (2025), Horrified: World of Monsters (2024), Horrified: Greek Monsters (2023), Horrified: American Monsters (2021) and Horrified: Universal Monsters (2019). Beginning with those published in 2023, Horrified games are compatible, allowing players to mix monsters and worlds between editions.

Rise of the Ronin PC Announcement Trailer

2025/01/27

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, KOEI TECMO America and Team NINJA announced plans to bring their highly-acclaimed open-world action RPG, Rise of the Ronin, to Windows PC via Steam® March 10, 2025. Originally released for PlayStation®5, the epic Bakumatsu era tale takes players on a historic journey where a masterless warrior, known as a Ronin, must fight to forge their own destiny through the chaos of war and political unrest. The upcoming Steam version will support various PC features, including ultra-wide monitor compatibility, 8K resolution, 120fps, 3D audio, and more!

Rise of the Ronin takes place in 1863 Japan where, after three centuries of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s reign, the Black Ships of the West descend upon the nation’s borders and the country falls into a state of turmoil. With the fate of Japan now in the hands of a Ronin, players will encounter various historical figures, and the countless choices players make, like choosing whether to assassinate or protect key political figures like the anti-shogunate leader Ryoma Sakamoto, will evolve not only their destiny, but the multiple endings found in the game.

Throughout the experience, players will be able to customize weapons and styles to their liking in order to engage in the deep, accessible combat system. Various melee weapons include katana, spear, and odachi, each offering multiple styles. This leads to a variety of fighting strategy and tactics based on the types of enemies and enemy weapons confronting players. Long-ranged weapons such as guns and bows are also available depending on the situation.

Players will also be able to explore the mixed cultural landscapes of Edo, Yokohama, and Kyoto during the Bakumatsu period, with the stunning scenery actually changing with the seasons, showcasing such details as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. Additionally, a grappling rope can be used to climb onto rooftops while an Avicula glider can be used to soar through the air, giving players the ability to capture their favorite views using photo mode.

In addition, new PC features exclusive to the Steam version include:

8K resolution support
DirectX 12 Ultimate support
Ultra-wide and super ultra-wide monitor compatibility
120fps support
Ray tracing support
3D audio support
Customizable keyboard and mouse controls
AMD Fidelity FX Super Resolution support
NVIDIA DLSSS and Reflex support
UI menu with mouse clickability
Intel XeSS graphics technology support

Fans who purchase the game before April 2, 2025 will receive the early purchase bonus of four combat styles: Hayabusa-ryu for Katana, Haybusa-ryu for Naginata, Nioh-ryu for Katana, Aisu Kage-ryu for Katana, as well as the Iga Ninja armor set, and the Iga Ninja’s katana. Pre-orders are now available.

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection Out Now

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Grimorio of Games is thrilled to announce that Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is now available! This 3D remake of the original ARPG brings fans a completely reimagined experience with modern graphics, dynamic combat, and innovative gameplay mechanics.

Dive into a heartfelt adventure filled with strategy, action, and emotion. With an artistic style inspired by the classics of the 6th console generation, Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection delivers a nostalgic yet modernized journey like no other.

What to Expect in Resurrection

Turn Foes into Allies: Wield the forbidden power of the Sword of the Necromancer to resurrect your enemies and make them fight by your side.
Dynamic Combat: Engage in fast-paced battles with fluid controls, powerful abilities, and strategic action.
Tactical Summoning: Program the behavior of your summoned creatures with the all-new “Tactics” system.
Endless Replayability: Procedurally generated dungeons ensure every run is unique.
Local Co-op: Team up with a friend and conquer the dungeon together.

A Story of Love and Redemption

Join Tama, a former bandit turned bodyguard, as she descends into the depths of a treacherous dungeon to bring her beloved Koko back to life. Navigate dangerous foes and tough decisions in a dark fantasy world filled with mysteries.

Available Now!

Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is now available for purchase on Steam (PC), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation, Xbox One and Xbox Series for $19.99/19.99€/16.8£ as a launch offer!

Vampire Dynasty is Now Vampires: Bloodlord Rising

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Development studio Mehuman Games and Publisher Toplitz Productions are pleased to reveal the updated look and new name for their horror themed story-driven sandbox action adventure, formerly known as Vampire Dynasty.

Together with the new name Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, developer Mehuman Games reveals an updated look at the game’s visuals, upgraded character design and other enhancements that have gone into the creative process of bringing the game’s characters to life within the murky and mysterious world of Sangavia.

“The deeper we went into the development, the more it became clear to us, that the content with its story focus and the strong implementation of action-adventure elements doesn’t cater to the expectations neither players nor ourselves have of a Dynasty game”, comments Robin Gibbels, Head of Producing at Toplitz Productions. “While we remain committed to the quality of the content and the gamedesign and didn’t change any of these elements, with the new name it is clear that these vampires are not standing on anybody’s shoulders and will fight for their rightful place in the open world of Sangavia.”

The progress the game made in all areas since its last public showing is mostly noticeable with the updated look of Dragos, the game’s main vampire protagonist who gets a more virile and haunting appearance, including a complete overhaul to his attire. Gone are the long flowing locks and beard, now replaced with a more chiseled clean cut design to show off his fearsome features.

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising has in recent months made visual improvements to various materials and textures including the building elements that players will utilize to build their own custom Vampire castle. An improved lighting system to the entire game has been introduced along with a totally overhauled onscreen UI system. Level appearance has also undergone visual improvements including even the smaller details such as the appearance of grass, water and even fog behavior, all benefiting from upgraded visuals.

Gameplay elements have also been expanded in Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, with a particular focus on managing subjects. From now on, the player will be able to romance transformed vampires, send them to hunt, and even perform powerful rituals!

The choice of being good or evil is a path players will need to decide, since this path shapes character development, even influencing how Dragos’ facial features evolve. Ultimately, they’ll decide who will fall prey to his vampire bite, guided by the gossip and secrets they uncover.

Vampires: Bloodlord Rising will be released into Early Access in 2025. Developer Mehuman Games will be revealing more of the game’s updates in further devlogs and insights it will share across Steam in the months ahead.

Celebrate Civilization VII with the Civ World Summit on February 8

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

The worldwide launch of Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is just a few weeks away and to celebrate, 2K is hosting the Civ World Summit – a live Civ VII multiplayer showdown between five prominent members of the Civ community!

The livestream will be happening on Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 AM PST / 5:00 PM CET, broadcasting live from the XPERION Hamburg in Germany. Firaxis community manager Sarah Engel and famed Civ creator PotatoMcWhiskey will be hosting the Summit in partnership with Rocket Beans TV.

For local fans or those wanting to attend in Hamburg, Germany, tickets can be purchased here to be part of the live studio audience watching the action unfold. At home, viewers can watch on the Firaxis Games Twitch Channel, Civilization YouTube Channel, or Civilization Facebook Page.

On Twitch, there will be a special Twitch Drop reward to commemorate the event, which can be earned by watching the Firaxis Games channel or one of the partnered channels streaming the competition!* Full instructions on how to earn the Cavalry Charge Banner cosmetic for your in-game profile can be found on the Civilization VII Twitch Drops page.

Finally, there will be an exciting announcement planned during the livestream. More information about the Civ World Summit will be shared in the upcoming weeks, including the roster of all five competitors.

*Requires an internet connection, a Twitch account, and a 2K Account linked to the platform account used to play Sid Meier’s Civilization VII. 2K Accounts are free. One per 2K Account. Rewards must be claimed from Twitch Drops inventory within 24 hours. Rewards will be automatically linked to your 2K Account once claimed via Twitch. Void where prohibited. Terms apply.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Now Available for Pre-Order

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Ubisoft announced that pre-orders for Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the upcoming installment in the Assassin’s Creed® franchise set in Feudal Japan, are now open. The game will be released worldwide on March 20 and will be accessible on Ubisoft+*, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Amazon Luna, Macs with Apple silicon via the Mac App Store** as well as Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

Led by Ubisoft Québec***, Assassin’s Creed Shadows will immerse players in 16th century Japan. Players will experience the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi Assassin from the Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful samurai of historical legend. Players will explore their personal journeys, encounter pivotal historical figures, and shape the duo’s shared destiny as Japan treads a brutal path toward unification. The newly revealed Story trailer offers a glimpse into this gripping narrative, showcasing a land in turmoil, fractured by war and threatened by foreign influences. Amid this chaos, Daimyo Oda Nobunaga’s relentless ambition will shape the fate of both heroes as they forge a path for a new Creed to emerge in Japan.

The Standard Edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available for $69.99 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and $69.99 on PC and Macs via the Mac App Store. The Digital Deluxe Edition is available for $89.99 on PlayStation®5, Xbox, Series X|S, and $89.99 on PC and Macs via the Mac App Store. The Collector’s Edition is available for $229.99 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and $229.99 on PC and Macs via the Mac App Store.

The Digital Deluxe and Collector’s Editions of the game, both offering exclusive content, are also available for pre-order:

The Digital Deluxe Edition will include the base game, the “Sekiryu Dual Pack” which contains gear, and weapons for both Naoe and Yasuke, the “Sekiryu Hideout Pack” containing hideout cosmetics, and “Mastery Points”.
The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, the “Sekiryu Dual Pack”, the “Sekiryu Hideout Pack”, “Mastery Points”, and physical content. The physical content will be a Steelbook, the World map, Naoe & Yasuke figurine, Naoe’s life-sized Katana Tsuba, a Wall Creed Scroll, a 76-paged collector’s artbook and 2 sumi-e lithographs.

Players who pre-order any edition of Assassin’s Creed Shadows will gain free access to the ‘Claws of Awaji’ expansion, launching later in 2025. This expansion will introduce a brand-new open-world region with over 10 hours of additional content plus new skills, gear, abilities, and a new weapon for Naoe, the Bō. In this new adventure, players will journey to the mysterious island of Awaji, where Naoe and Yasuke will be relentlessly chased by the Sanzoku Ippa, a dangerous new faction threatening the region. Avoiding the traps and ambushes set by these deadly new foes, players will feel the tension of being hunted. For more information about Claws of Awaji, please visit https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/assassins-creed/shadows/expansion

Additionally, players who pre-order will gain access to the “Thrown to the Dogs” bonus quest, available at launch.

Lastly, Ubisoft revealed the full list of recommended PC specifications for Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more information, please see https://news.ubisoft.com/en-us/article/5dWbPvxtnNdQQVI3cb2m3p/assassins-creed-shadows-pc-specs-revealed-preorders-open

For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com

Creo God Simulator Official Launch Trailer

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Creo God Simulator, the resource management city-builder set in the cozy and colorful voxel world of Creo is out now on PC via Steam. After years of building the game alongside the community in Steam Early Access, solo developer Esteban Hernandez is excited to share his creation with the world Starting today, become the divine Creostrider, chosen by the gods to embrace their powers, and build the greatest civilization in this calming simulation game. Disrupt that peace when necessary by smiting villages and unruly peasants alike with your awesome god powers. Check it out in the Creo God Simulator launch trailer below.

In Creo God Simulator, every build is different, thanks to a procedurally generated voxel world that holds surprises for you to discover with each playthrough. As the Creostrider, build a society from the ground up, from simple resources like stone and trees to advanced cities that embrace technology and faith in their newfound powerful god. With a focus on serenity, Creo God Simulator embraces a peaceful pace and a colorful fantasy world to match. Your attention to detail will be rewarded from start to finish. You’re working to build a city worthy of those who gave you your powers after all.

Randomized events, like feral cat herds and earthquakes, will challenge your logic and shake your followers’ faith. However, faith isn’t the only way to manage unruly villagers – strike fear into their hearts with devastating powers like meteors, lightning, rain, and more. But be careful, since creating too much fear can spawn the treacherous creatures of soul corruption at night, who seek nothing more than to consume any trace of happiness and faith by any means necessary. With a variety of buildings and technologies to utilize, a highly customizable free-form building system, and a unique story that drives the myriad goals and challenges players will encounter, Creo God Simulator is sure to keep gods on their toes for playthroughs to come.

White Knuckle Announcement Trailer

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Indie publisher DreadXP has welcomed another upcoming horror hit into their catalog, collaborating in a publishing partnership with developer Dark Machine Games to help bring the highly anticipated first-person speed climbing game, White Knuckle to the hands of horror fans everywhere. Set within a vast, decaying underground megastructure, White Knuckle combines pulse-pounding action, intricate momentum-based movement mechanics, and survival horror to create a unique gaming experience to keep players on their toes… or fingertips.

Thrust into the role of a lone climber, players must attempt to ascend SUB-STRUCTURE 17, an enormous, crumbling complex buried deep underground. With ten thousand meters of concrete and decay above and an encroaching ooze below, every climb is a race against time. Navigate perilous environments, using a blend of precision movement, sharp reflexes, and resource management to scale deteriorating walls, leap across perilous gaps, dodge traps, and avoid the deadly forces lurking in the shadows.

While speed is key to survival, players must also manage a limited inventory of tools and resources to avoid becoming encumbered and plummeting into eternity. Failure to quickly retrieve key items from your bag could result in a deadly fall, making resource management and quick thinking just as important as skillful climbing. The higher players ascend in the structure, the more dangerous the obstacles become, with each new region offering unique threats and challenges.

While you may be a lone climber, you are certainly not alone. Strange, malevolent denizens haunt the walls of SUB-STRUCTURE 17 and the horror intensifies as the environment itself becomes more hostile, forcing players to constantly adapt their strategies to survive. From the dry, dusty Silos to the putrid sewers of the Pipeworks and the haunted piers of Habitation, each area presents a distinct set of trials and enemies, all contributing to a sense of ever-growing tension. Run, jump, and climb to survive… or slip and face your doom. Every leap could be the last and it’s a long way down…

Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Free Xbox Series X Weekend Announced

2025/01/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Xbox Series X News

NACON and KT Racing are inviting Xbox players to play Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown for free*! Players will be able to explore the Hong Kong Island and sunny Ibiza free of charge on Xbox Series X|S, from Friday January 24 at 09:00 UTC to January 27, 2025 at 09:00 UTC. During this limited period, the game will benefit from a 40% discount on the Standard Edition on Xbox Series X|S.

This free limited trial version offers all players unrestricted access to all game content for the duration of the event. Save data can be automatically carried over to the full version of the game. To take part in the free weekend on Xbox Series X|S, players can download the trial version of the game by visiting the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Microsoft Store page.

They can also enjoy the new features of Season 2, which introduces Ibiza in 1:1 scale, with iconic locations in the capital, new cars, a social hub, Quality of Life enhancements including adjustable steering wheel up to 1080°, proximity voice chat in social hubs and the open world, as well as a rebalancing of difficulty and AI (bots) behavior in races. To discover this new destination, players must reach reputation level 12, choose a clan between Sharps and Streets and complete the proposed mission.

*Available free of charge worldwide. No online subscription is required to play during the free weekend. Players with an Xbox Live Gold membership can enjoy all the multiplayer features of TDUSC.