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Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 Nominees Announced

2024/06/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Nickelodeon revealed the nominees for its annual slime-filled Kids’ Choice Awards, with over 50 first-time nominees from across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more. Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants (voiced by Tom Kenny) and Patrick Star (voiced by Bill Fagerbakke), Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will premiere live from their undersea home of Bikini Bottom on Saturday, July 13, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

First-time nominees include Halle Bailey, Austin Butler, Sabrina Carpenter, Kai Cenat, Timothée Chalamet, Luke Combs, Ariana DeBose, Ayo Edebiri, Ryan Gosling, Reneé Rapp, Margot Robbie, Paul Rudd, among others. Leading the pack with six nods is Taylor Swift, followed by Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Justin Timberlake, with four nominations each. Musical performances and presenters will be announced at a later date.

KCA will continue to put kids and families in control as they are transported to the biggest party of the summer in Bikini Bottom. This year’s show will also feature: enhanced graphics, high-tech motion capture and augmented reality; fun celebrity collaborations and stunts as Nickelodeon celebrates SpongeBob SquarePants’ special birthday; and the net’s signature orange blimp award and epic slimings. Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 will simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, TVLand, CMT and MTV2.

Beginning today, fans in the U.S. can cast their votes across 33 categories on the official Kids’ Choice Awards website, KidsChoiceAwards.com. International markets will also open voting today, including additional regional categories.

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 nominees are:

*denotes first-time nominee.

TELEVISION:
FAVORITE KIDS TV SHOW

  • Danger Force
  • High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
  • Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  • Power Rangers Cosmic Fury
  • Raven’s Home
  • The Muppets Mayhem
  • The Really Loud House
  • Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan

FAVORITE FAMILY TV SHOW

  • Abbott Elementary
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • Goosebumps
  • iCarly
  • Loki
  • Young Sheldon

FAVORITE REALITY SHOW

  • America’s Funniest Home Videos
  • America’s Got Talent
  • American Ninja Warrior
  • Is It Cake?
  • Kids Baking Championship
  • LEGO Masters

FAVORITE CARTOON

  • Big City Greens
  • Monster High
  • SpongeBob SquarePants
  • Teen Titans Go!
  • The Loud House
  • The Simpsons

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR (KIDS)

  • Hunter Deno (Amelia Jones, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury)*
  • Lilly Singh (Nora Singh, The Muppets Mayhem)
  • Olivia Rodrigo (Nini, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
  • Raven-Symoné (Raven Baxter, Raven’s Home)
  • Sofia Wylie (Gina, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
  • Tessa Rao (Izzy Garcia, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury)*

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR (KIDS)

  • Chance Perez (Javi Garcia, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury)*
  • Dylan Gilmer (Young Dylan, Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan)
  • Jahzir Bruno (Clyde McBride, The Really Loud House)*
  • Joshua Bassett (Ricky, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series)
  • Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson, Percy Jackson and the Olympians)*
  • Wolfgang Schaeffer (Lincoln Loud, The Really Loud House)

FAVORITE FEMALE TV STAR (FAMILY)

  • Janelle James (Ava Coleman, Abbott Elementary)*
  • Laci Mosley (Harper, iCarly)*
  • Miranda Cosgrove (Carly, iCarly)
  • Peyton List (Maddie Nears, School Spirits)
  • Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues, Abbott Elementary)*
  • Rosario Dawson (Ahsoka Tano, Ahsoka)*

FAVORITE MALE TV STAR (FAMILY)

  • Gordon Cormier (Aang, Avatar: The Last Airbender)*
  • Iain Armitage (Sheldon Cooper, Young Sheldon)
  • Jerry Trainor (Spencer Shay, iCarly)
  • Justin Long (Nathan Bratt, Goosebumps)
  • Tom Hiddleston (Loki, Loki)
  • Zack Morris (Isaiah Howard, Goosebumps)*

FILM:

FAVORITE MOVIE

  • Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
  • Barbie
  • Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
  • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
  • The Little Mermaid
  • The Marvels
  • Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
  • Wonka

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTOR

  • Adam Sandler (Danny Friedman, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah)
  • Chris Pratt (Peter Quill, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3)
  • Jason Momoa (Arthur, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom)
  • John Cena (Jakob Toretto, Fast X)
  • Paul Rudd (Gary Grooberson, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire)*
  • Ryan Gosling (Ken, Barbie)*
  • Ryan Reynolds (Cal, IF)
  • Timothée Chalamet (Willy Wonka, Wonka)*

FAVORITE MOVIE ACTRESS

  • America Ferrera (Gloria, Barbie)*
  • Brie Larson (Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel, The Marvels)
  • Halle Bailey (Ariel, The Little Mermaid)*
  • Jennifer Garner (Jess, The Family Switch)
  • Margot Robbie (Barbie, Barbie)*
  • Melissa McCarthy (Ursula, The Little Mermaid)
  • Zendaya (Chani, Dune: Part Two)
  • Zoe Saldana (Gamora, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3)

FAVORITE ANIMATED MOVIE

  • Elemental
  • Kung Fu Panda 4
  • PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
  • Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
  • The Garfield Movie
  • The Super Mario Bros. Movie
  • Trolls Band Together

FAVORITE MALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE

  • Adam Sandler (Leo, Leo)
  • Brady Noon (Raphael, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem)
  • Chris Pratt (Mario, The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
  • Jack Black (Bowser, The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
  • Jack Black (Po, Kung Fu Panda 4)
  • Jackie Chan (Splinter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem)
  • Justin Timberlake (Branch, Trolls Band Together)
  • Shameik Moore (Miles Morales, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)

FAVORITE FEMALE VOICE FROM AN ANIMATED MOVIE

  • Anna Kendrick (Poppy, Trolls Band Together)
  • Anya Taylor-Joy (Peach, The Super Mario Bros. Movie)*
  • Ariana DeBose (Asha, Wish)*
  • Awkwafina (Zhen, Kung Fu Panda 4)
  • Ayo Edebiri (April, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem)*
  • Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse)
  • Kristen Bell (Janet, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie)
  • McKenna Grace (Skye, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie)*

FAVORITE VILLAIN

  • Amy Schumer (Velvet, Trolls Band Together)*
  • Austin Butler (Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, Dune: Part Two)*
  • Jack Black (Bowser, The Super Mario Bros. Movie)
  • Keegan-Michael Key (Chief of Police, Wonka)*
  • Melissa McCarthy (Ursula, The Little Mermaid)
  • Reneé Rapp (Regina George, Mean Girls)*

MUSIC:

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST

  • Ariana Grande
  • Beyoncé
  • Billie Eilish
  • Cardi B
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Olivia Rodrigo
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST

  • Bad Bunny
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Justin Timberlake
  • Post Malone
  • The Weeknd
  • Travis Scott
  • Usher

FAVORITE MUSIC GROUP

  • Black Eyed Peas
  • Coldplay
  • Imagine Dragons
  • Jonas Brothers
  • Maroon 5
  • *NSYNC

FAVORITE SONG

  • “Dance the Night”- Dua Lipa
  • “Fast Car”- Luke Combs*
  • “Flowers”- Miley Cyrus
  • “Paint The Town Red”- Doja Cat
  • “Selfish”- Justin Timberlake
  • “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”- Beyoncé
  • “What Was I Made For?”- Billie Eilish
  • “yes, and?”- Ariana Grande

FAVORITE MUSIC COLLABORATION

  • “All My Life”- Lil Durk* and J. Cole*
  • “Baby Don’t Hurt Me”- David Guetta, Anne Marie* and Coi Leray*
  • “Barbie World”- Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice* with Aqua*
  • “Doctor (Work it Out)”- Pharrell Williams featuring Miley Cyrus
  • “Fortnight”- Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
  • “Karma (Remix)”- Taylor Swift and Ice Spice*
  • “SUPPOSED TO BE LOVED”- DJ Khaled featuring Lil Baby,* Future* and Lil Uzi Vert*
  • “Wild Ones”- Jessie Murph* and Jelly Roll*

FAVORITE BREAKOUT ARTIST

  • Coco Jones*
  • Ice Spice*
  • Jelly Roll*
  • Reneé Rapp*
  • Tate McRae*
  • Teddy Swims*
  • Tyla*
  • Victoria Monét*

FAVORITE ALBUM

  • “Barbie: The Album”
  • “Cowboy Carter”- Beyoncé
  • “Endless Summer Vacation”- Miley Cyrus
  • “GUTS”- Olivia Rodrigo
  • “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY”- Taylor Swift
  • “Whitsitt Chapel”- Jelly Roll*

FAVORITE GLOBAL MUSIC STAR

  • Africa: Tyla*
  • Asia: BLACKPINK
  • Australia/NZ: Troye Sivan
  • Europe: Zara Larsson
  • Latin America: Karol G*
  • North America: Taylor Swift
  • UK: Dua Lipa

FAVORITE TICKET OF THE YEAR

  • Bad Bunny: Most Wanted
  • Beyoncé: Renaissance Tour
  • BlackPink: BornPink Tour
  • Olivia Rodrigo: Guts Tour
  • Sabrina Carpenter: Emails That I Can’t Send Tour*
  • Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

FAVORITE VIRAL SONG

  • “Beautiful Things”- Benson Boone*
  • “Daylight”- David Kushner*
  • “Espresso”- Sabrina Carpenter*
  • “Greedy”- Tate McRae*
  • “Lil Boo Thang”- Paul Russell*
  •  “Water“- Tyla*

OTHER CATEGORIES:

FAVORITE MALE CREATOR

  • Dhar Mann*
  • Mark Rober*
  • Markiplier
  • MrBeast
  • Ryan’s World
  • Spencer X

FAVORITE FEMALE CREATOR

  • Charli D’Amelio
  • Dixie D’Amelio
  • Emma Chamberlain
  • Hannah Stocking*
  • Kids Diana Show
  • Lexi Rivera

FAVORITE GAMER

  • Aphmau*
  • Kai Cenat*
  • Ninja
  • Preston
  • TheBoyDilly*
  • Unspeakable

FAVORITE SOCIAL MUSIC STAR

  • Addison Rae
  • Bella Poarch
  • David Kushner*
  • Djo*
  • Madison Beer*
  • Paul Russell*

FAVORITE CREATOR FAMILY

  • FGTeeV
  • Jordan Matter/Salish Matter*
  • Ninja Kidz
  • Royalty Family
  • The Beverly Halls*
  • The Herberts*

FAVORITE FEMALE SPORTS STAR

  • Alex Morgan
  • Caitlin Clark*
  • Coco Gauff*
  • Sha’Carri Richardson*
  • Simone Biles
  • Venus Williams

FAVORITE MALE SPORTS STAR

  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • LeBron James
  • Lionel Messi
  • Patrick Mahomes
  • Stephen Curry
  • Travis Kelce*

FAVORITE VIDEO GAME

  • Just Dance 2024
  • Madden NFL 24
  • Minecraft
  • Roblox
  • Super Mario Bros. Wonder
  • The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2024 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions and overseen by: Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Unscripted & Digital Franchise Studio; Paul J Medford, Vice President, Unscripted Current Series; Luke Wahl, Vice President, Unscripted Creative; Jennifer Bryson, Vice President, Production, Tentpoles, Events & Music & Specials; and Ellen Rydzewski, Senior Vice President, Celebrity, Events & Talent Relations. Guy Carrington & Kevin Hermanson of Done and Dusted serve as executive producers, with Rob Paine serving as co-executive producer. The show is directed by James Merryman.

Since its launch July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount history, seen in more than 180 markets, translated in 30+ languages, and averaging more than 90 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif.  The character-driven cartoon chronicles the nautical and sometimes nonsensical adventures of SpongeBob, an incurable optimist and earnest sea sponge, and his undersea friends.

DarkStar One – Nintendo Switch Edition Story Trailer

2024/06/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Set out into the stars with DarkStar One – Nintendo Switch™ Edition. Calibrate your fusion drive for an intergalactic thrill ride of the millennium as publisher Kalypso Media and developer Engine Software delivers the electrifying retro space opera experience to the Nintendo Switch on June 20, 2024, for $26.99 with a 10% discount for all pre-orders.

DarkStar One – Nintendo Switch Edition combines the best elements of space exploration, breakneck combat, and captivating storytelling all into one seamless gaming experience. Players take on the role of Kayron Jarvis, a skilled pilot living in the distant future where humanity has left Earth behind to settle the cosmos. After the mysterious death of his father, he inherits the fabled DarkStar One, launching him into an epic saga of interstellar proportions. Players will navigate through a galaxy teeming with mysteries, alliances, dangers, and secrets, all waiting to be uncovered.

DarkStar One, a relic of an ancient alien civilization can be enhanced by unearthing remnants of this lost society. Improve your ship’s speed, durability and discover special abilities throughout your travels. Choose from over 200 unlockable components to customize your spaceship with engines, weapons, and shields according to your unique needs. You will encounter a colorful array of enemies, all eager to reduce you to atoms. From the militant Mortok to the discordant Raptors, each race will react differently to Kayron depending on the decisions you make. Ensure you have the best tools for the job, otherwise, you’ll find yourself on the wrong end of a plasma cannon blast.

As you set your sights star side, will you be a paragon to everyone who crosses your path, or will you take up a life of plundering the boundless riches of the cosmos? Whichever path you choose, DarkStar One will adapt and evolve mirroring the consequences of your decisions along the way.

Corsair Unveils Prototype Modular Sim Racing Cockpit

2024/06/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) today showcased its exciting new vision for the sim racing community at this year’s Computex expo. Drawing on 30 years of gaming and engineering experience to design a versatile cockpit that promises a new level of quality and features suited for sim racing aficionados and new enthusiasts alike, CORSAIR will leverage its global production and distribution channels to make the hobby more accessible to racers worldwide.

Visitors to CORSAIR’s Computex suite experienced first-hand the innovation of a unique prototype modular sim racing cockpit, which met with an overwhelmingly enthusiastic reception. This hybrid racing frame delivers an incredible level of adjustability, easily transitioning the seating position from a semi-reclined open wheel-style – ideal for Formula racing – to a more upright GT-style position, suitable for touring and street racers. This adaptability makes it perfect for enthusiasts who revel in diverse racing experiences.

Constructed with a robust steel frame, the cockpit is engineered to withstand the rigors of intense, high-octane racing. Even while using high-torque wheelbases and heavy-duty pedal sets, the frame’s thoughtful design helps to minimize flex and maximize stability. This ensures an immersive racing experience for users, who will truly feel like they’re in the driver’s seat. The durable build and meticulous design epitomize CORSAIR’s commitment to quality and performance in the sim racing domain.

Revved up for the future of sim racing? You won’t have to wait long – CORSAIR is pulling up to the starting line later this year.

Construction Simulator – Stadium Expansion Release Trailer

2024/06/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Before the ball starts rolling at this year’s European Football Championship, some final preparations still need to be made. Accordingly, astragon Entertainment and weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung are pleased to announce the release of the Construction Simulator® – Stadium Expansion today. The new DLC for the popular Construction Simulator® for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One is now available on the digital stores and offers construction fans who also love soccer the opportunity to build a football stadium on the game’s European map – the Friedenberg Arena and its associated infrastructure!

Construction Simulator® – Stadium Expansion

  • Latest DLC introduces a new campaign for the European map – the construction of a football stadium and its associated infrastructure!
  • More than 30 hours of additional playtime!
  • Now available as DLC on the digital stores for 12.99 EUR / 12.99 USD (SRP).
  • Alternatively, also available as part of the Construction Simulator® – Year 2 Season Pass – at an attractive bundle price with more than 40% discount!

With the Construction Simulator® – Stadium Expansion, players get access to a new major contract. Within the extensive campaign, players not only have to build a football stadium complete with stands, VIP lounges and an impressive entrance area, but also demonstrate their skills in building the associated infrastructure. Whether working on the new pedestrian bridge, the large parking space, the multi-storey car park or the clubhouse of the Friedenberg Arena – the varied construction jobs require skilled craftsmanship and almost all of the players’ machinery. Once the stadium is complete and the floodlights have been installed, it is finally time for kick-off!

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Highway Patrol Expansion Preview

2024/06/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Soon, players will have the opportunity to patrol the highways around Brighton City with the upcoming release of the Highway Patrol Expansion for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers by astragon Entertainment and Aesir Interactive. Set to launch in less than two weeks on June 18, this exciting expansion brings a wealth of new features, tools, and vehicles. In a new video titled ON PATROL, Producer Fabian and Social Media & Community Manager Wladi from astragon Entertainment provide an in-depth look at what players can expect from the Highway Patrol Expansion.

Alien: Romulus Official Trailer and Poster Released

2024/06/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The terrifying new trailer and poster for “Alien: Romulus” is here! The all-new sci-hi/horror-thriller from producer Ridley Scott and director/writer Fede Alvarez opens exclusively in theaters nationwide August 16, 2024.

“Alien: Romulus” takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots: While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. The film stars Cailee Spaeny (“Civil War”), David Jonsson (“Agatha Christie’s Murder is Easy”), Archie Renaux (“Shadow and Bone”), Isabela Merced (“The Last of Us”), Spike Fearn (“Aftersun”), Aileen Wu. Fede Alvarez (“Evil Dead,” “Don’t Breathe”) directs from a screenplay he wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues (“Don’t Breathe 2”) based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. “Alien: Romulus” is produced by Ridley Scott (“Napoleon”), who directed the original “Alien” and produced and directed the series’ entries “Prometheus” and “Alien: Covenant,” Michael Pruss (“Boston Strangler”), and Walter Hill (“Alien”), with Fede Alvarez, Elizabeth Cantillon (“Charlie’s Angels”), Brent O’Connor (“Bullet Train”), and Tom Moran (“Unstoppable”) serving as executive producers.

SnowRunner – Season 13 Overview Trailer

2024/06/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mac PC News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

SnowRunner, the blockbuster off-roading experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, today releases the first season of its Year 4 Pass with “Season 13: Dig & Drill” on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC. Watch today’s new Season 13 overview trailer for a taste of all the content that awaits!

Available for free to all Year 4 Pass owners, Season 13 invites players to Almaty, a brand-new, hidden gem of a region nestled in the heart of Central Asia. A set of 10 new stickers is also available for all players as a free update.

Spur Almaty’s mining industry back to action!

Authorities in southeast Kazakhstan need expert manpower for a bold new mining venture and are ready to set up cutting-edge infrastructure to back it up. That’s where you come in! Help the region’s quarries kickstart their operations by bringing essential equipment and rebuilding their conveyor belts and haulage systems. Once production is up and running, restore the region’s cargo airport and conduct geological surveys to complete the job. Almaty needs a hero – it’s up to you to be their silver lining!

To help you in this endeavor, Season 13 comes with two powerhouse vehicles to navigate Almaty’s rugged terrain, from the depths of its mineral deposits to the top of its mountain ranges. First is the PLAD 450, an 8×8 juggernaut equipped to handle even the toughest challenges, sure to become a staple of any heavy-duty fleet! Also joining the game is the AAC-58DW, a versatile scouting SUV with exceptional geometry and weight distribution, allowing you to take on mountainous terrain like never before.

Get up to 50% off on all things SnowRunner!

Celebrate the release of “Season 13: Dig & Drill” and the start of SnowRunner’s fourth year of content updates with up to 50% off on the base game and its DLC on PC, PlayStation and Xbox. And get your hands on even more content at an even better price with the game’s Anniversary Editions.

“Season 13: Dig & Drill” is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mac and PC — and automatically granted to all owners of the Year 4 Pass or 4-Year Anniversary Edition. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.

theHunter: Call of the Wild Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve Release Date Trailer

2024/06/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has announced that theHunter: Call of the Wild’s newest DLC, the “Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve,” will launch on June 18 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The DLC will be available for $11.99/€11.79, with a 20% discount across all storefronts for the first week! The newest expansion to the acclaimed immersive hunting game brings hunters to the vast lands of Nepal, a sprawling environment featuring three unique regions, 13 animal species, and a new weapon – the 19th century Gandhare Rifle.

Welcome to the Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve, where beauty and exploration go hand in hand. This is a hunting ground filled with an array of wildlife, breathtaking environments, cultural exploration and unique challenges.

Key Features

  • Elevate your hunting game: Discover 13 animals, including 10 new species unique to this area. You’ll need to be on high alert as you come face to face with the territorial Bengal Tiger, the rare and impressive Barasingha, the elusive Snow Leopard, and the Large Tahr – known in these parts simply as the “Great One.”
  • Push the boundaries: Hunt at altitude on rough, snow-covered, open ridges in the mountain region, explore the iconic rhododendron forests of the mid-hills and brave the overgrown sal forests that bask in the tropical climate of the lowlands. Diversity and variation is omnipresent throughout Sundarpatan, and the sheer scale of this location will challenge even the most experienced hunters.
  • Embark on a journey of cultural exploration and education: Sundarpatan provides the perfect opportunity to uncover the natural and cultural richness of Nepal. Showcase your hunting expertise with local experts and wardens, and complete non-hunting mission objectives such as agriculture, photography and repairs to support and develop the reserve.
  • Hunt with the historical Gandhare Rifle: Originally a breech-loading firearm in the late 19th century, the Gandhare Rifle is a handcrafted, high-caliber, single-shot rifle. Made in Nepal by the Nepal Army, the weapon is testament to Nepali innovation, both in the military and hunting realms.

A free update will also be available for all players when the DLC launches on June 18, which includes two Nepal-inspired cosmetic items – the Sundarpatan Rhododendron Paint and the Sundarpatan Flowers Camo! The update also includes remasters of the Water Buffalo and Blackbucks models, population resets for a range of species, changes to the behavior of Pumas in Parque Fernando, multiple bug fixes and more!

Riven Remake Official Launch Trailer

2024/06/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, Cyan Worlds is excited to reveal that Riven, the modern remake of their acclaimed narrative puzzle-adventure game, will simultaneously launch for Windows PCs through Steam and GOG and Macs with Apple silicon via Mac App Store, as well as Virtual Reality on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3, on Tuesday, June 25! In celebration of the game’s release, players can pre-order Riven on Meta Quest and receive 11% off the $34.99 USD price until launch. Windows and Mac players will get 10% off at launch, but only for a limited time.

Embark on a thrilling adventure that delves deeper into the enigmatic universe that Cyan’s first game Myst only hinted at. Riven seamlessly weaves its puzzles into a sprawling and decaying world, immersing players in a conflict between the world’s villainous ruler and those rebelling against him.In this from-the-ground-up and expanded remake of the  1997 best-seller, players will be able to explore this lush, mysterious age with complete freedom of movement and a world brought to life through updated visuals, gameplay, and freedom of movement. While Riven has been a video game touchstone for decades, this modern update allowed Cyan Worlds to add depth and scope to both the story and world..The key team of creatives that made 1997’s Riven such a landmark game contributed to bring the game to a modern audience. Puzzles have been refreshed, new characters will be introduced, and new challenges are waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re a fan of the original or new to Riven, the expanded storylines and breathtaking visuals will take players on an exhilarating journey like no other.

Riven is a modern remake of 1997’s monster hit Riven: The Sequel to Myst and is a love letter to classic narrative-driven puzzle games of the ’90s. When exploring Riven’s decaying age, the player will feel like an archeologist, slowly unraveling the mysteries revealed by carefully exploring Riven’s five enigmatic islands. Players will lose themselves in the world as they uncover clues, decipher foreign languages, and immerse themselves in the game’s intricate lore.Key Features:

  • Intricate Storytelling and Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven’s cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
  • Immersive Environments and Stunning Graphics: Explore surreal islands, each meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from dense, lush jungles to awe-inspiring caverns.
  • An Expanded World To Explore: Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world that will captivate newcomers and reveal new mysteries for long-time fans.
  • Fully Re-imagined Gaming Experience: Experience Riven like never before, with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer returning to Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this immersive and visually stunning world will captivate you.
  • A Truly Immersive Experience Developed in Parallel for Flatscreen and VR: Cyan Worlds is simultaneously developing the flatscreen and VR versions of the game to ensure a high-quality experience regardless of players’ platform of choice.

Green Hell VR is Now Available on Meta Quest Plus

2024/06/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Incuvo is excited to announce the expansion of Green Hell VR to the Meta Quest + subscription service! This challenging jungle survival adventure, launched on Meta Quest 2 in April 2022, can now be enjoyed by even more virtual reality players on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3. “The decision to bring Green Hell VR to the Meta Quest+ service was easy,” says Incuvo’s CEO Andrzej Wychowaniec. “Not only will more players experience the game, but with the addition of co-op’s release in Q4, they’ll be able to play together.”

While Incuvo is excited to bring Green Hell VR to new players through Meta Quest +, they are aware that many existing fans are waiting for an update about co-op gameplay on their favorite systems. Today, Incuvo is pleased to confirm that co-op multiplayer is coming to Green Hell VR on PSVR2, Meta Quest 2, and Meta Quest 3 in Q4 2024! Check out some cool ways co-op will be implemented in Green Hell VR below!

COMBAT & HUNTING

Supporting each other during a fight, either with melee weapons like an axe or ranged weapons like a bow, can increase the group’s chances for survival, especially against the jungle’s most deadly opponents like jaguars. Even in a bigger group, it’s always better to put in the effort and prepare meticulously before a fight.

HEALING

In terms of healing mechanics, the team will focus on having all diseases from single-player mode present in the co-op mode, making sure that these will be reflected and visible for other players (e.g., one player is poisoned, and their hand looks differently, so other players can see this and offer support).

Survival can be challenging, so you must care for each other by healing, feeding, and drinking. For example, when wounds become life-threatening, and players lose all their energy (and, consequently, lose consciousness/pass out), you and your teammates can revive them by binding their wounds, shortening their “sleep” mode. Another example would be players can spot and remove leeches from their friends’ bodies during jungle and river exploration.

BUILDING

Green Hell VR wants every player to be able to contribute to the building process (e.g., everyone bringing sticks to prepare a fireplace together), with mechanics similar to those found in the single-player mode. The development team is working on having building materials easily snap into place on the ghostly frames of the item being built.

FEEDING AND DRINKING

The team plans to improve animation and UI elements for feeding and drinking to ensure they remain smooth and consistent. In addition to healing each other, players can seamlessly support their friends with food and water, helping them replenish lost energy.

This can be very useful if someone is revived and fed, being immediately able to come back better than ever!

About Green Hell VR
Developed by Incuvo, Green Hell VR is based on the critically acclaimed survival title Green Hell, released by Creepy Jar in 2018 on PC, and in 2021 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Green Hell has thrilled many brave players, selling over 5 million copies across all these platforms to date.