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Way of the Hunter Matariki Park DLC Out Now

2024/02/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Discover the stunning beauty of New Zealand, from cascading waterfalls to tranquil beaches, as well as its unique and diverse wildlife, including sambar deer and Himalayan tahr in Way of the Hunter’s new DLC Matariki Park – out now!

In addition, the new Map Pack 2 for Way of the Hunter is also available now. The Map Pack 2 includes the Outfits Pack and two new region DLCs – the first one is Matariki Park (out now!). The second new region DLC will be available in Summer 2024.

Matariki Park DLC – Overview
Welcome to Matariki! Matariki Park is a world unto itself, featuring lakes, dams, beaches, dense forests, steep hills, hidden caverns, rivers, and rainforests. It offers a vast array of biomes and wildlife, from Feral pigs and goats unique to Way of the Hunter’s New Zealand, to wild ducks and Sika deer. Enjoy seeing all the animals that have been introduced in recent centuries who have made it their new home.

The Matariki Park DLC is available at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99 / £ 7.99 / AU$ 13.95 / ¥ 1320. The base game is required to play the DLC. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99.

Way of the Hunter – Map Pack 2
The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 2 includes two new region DLCs. Each new map is 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles and comes with new wildlife, story and features. The first new region has already been released: Matariki Park lets you explore New Zealand with a brand new story, many new animal species, and a premium portable stand. The second new region DLC will be released in Summer 2024.

In addition to the 2 new maps, Map Pack 2 will also include an Outfits Pack that brings a fresh look to several of your favorite selectable characters. The Map Pack 2 is available now at an SRP of $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 15.99.

Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2

2024/02/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The sequel to the viral horror film, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is coming to theaters soon. From director Rhys Frake-Waterfield and produced by Scott Jeffery, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 wreaks havoc on the town of Ashdown after Christopher Robin made the fatal mistake of revealing Winnie-the-Pooh and their friends’ existence. See the official trailer here.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS
Deep within the 100-Acre-Wood, a destructive rage grows as Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, and Tigger find their home and their lives endangered after Christopher Robin revealed their existence. Not wanting to live in the shadows any longer, the group decides to take the fight to the town of Ashdown, home of Christopher Robin, leaving a bloody trail of death and mayhem in their wake. Winnie and his savage friends will show everyone that they are deadlier, stronger and smarter than anyone could ever imagine and get their revenge on Christopher Robin, once and for all.

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks Out Now in Early Access

2024/02/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

MicroProse is happy to announce that Arms Trade Tycoon Tanks is NOW AVAILABLE in Early Access on Steam.

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a unique combination of tank design and tycoon game. It puts you in charge of an arms trading company specializing in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, sell, and follow your tanks in battle to make your own history!

Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks is a tycoon simulation game that puts you in charge of a small and young arms trading company, specializing in constructing and selling tanks all around the world. Shape the history of tank warfare as you research, design, produce and sell the ultimate fighting machines from the dawn of tank warfare to modern times.

Every design decision you make will be tested on the battlefield starting from small skirmishes to world wars. Every business you engage in will affect your company and change the world’s history.

Grow your arms trade empire, monopolize the markets and prove yourself worthy to be called a true Arms Tycoon and Tank Designer!

Millenia Demo Available Now

2024/02/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

This week, Steam Next Fest highlights some of the most exciting upcoming computer games, and that includes Millennia, a new 4X empire-building game announced by C Prompt Studios and Paradox Interactive last summer.

Developed by veteran designers with long histories in the strategy genre, Millennia challenges players to develop and expand an empire through 10,000 years of human history, defined by 10 distinct and dynamic Ages, starting with the Age of Stone, Age of Bronze and continuing with the Age of Iron – or maybe the Age of Blood or the Age of Kings. Millennia emphasizes dynamic historical progression – your actions and choices will impact how the next historical age unfolds, with each Age bringing its own distinct gameplay challenges and opportunities. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of strategy gaming, Millennia sets a new standard for immersive and intellectually engaging gameplay.

Adapt to the changing course of history as the unique Ages can take the world we know off the well-trod path. Choose the traits and characteristics of your society through National Spirits, and bolster the productivity and growth of your cities through an internal trade system that will be the lifeblood of your empire.

The Steam Next Fest demo for Millennia lets you play the game through Age III of the game, and choosing your first traits. Explore the world with scouts, and build armies of archers and spears to eliminate barbarian threats, as you build modest cities dotted with on-map work sites to generate food, production and wealth. Millennia puts a new spin on a proven formula, rich with colour and personal customization for your empire.

Millennia is scheduled for a 2024 release.

Jagged Alliance 3 Gets Larry Content Update Today

2024/02/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

With its latest free update, Patch 1.5 “Larry”, the critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game Jagged Alliance 3 introduces new content in the form of optional and variable rule sets, enriching your campaign in Grand Chien with fresh challenges and opportunities. Among the examples of how to intensify the trials for your Mercs are features like “Body Count,” where your fellow warriors confront larger enemy squads, “Hard Lessons,” which prolongs the time needed for a Merc to level up, and “Ammo Scarcity,” as the name suggests, introduces scarcity of ammunition. Conversely, players can also leverage rules such as “A.I.M Legendary Deals,” which reduce the starting salaries of elite and legendary Mercs, aiding their strategic endeavors. Players have the liberty to combine these rules as they see fit, shaping their challenges as they embark on their mission to liberate Grand Chien!

Moreover, update 1.5 empowers dedicated modders with extensive tools to modify, enhance, and even rebuild most aspects of the game. We eagerly anticipate the release of outstanding mods in the upcoming weeks and months. If you are interested in mods, keep an eye on our social media presences, where we showcase some mods in the spotlight: http://tinyurl.com/27zkv4cy

Update 1.5 “Larry” includes:

  • New extensive modding tools: Create new campaigns, and quests, edit maps, and much more.
  • 10 new game rules: Customize the difficulty of each playthrough with these optional new rules and combine them as you see fit
  • Some issues fixed

You can check out the full patch notes here: https://thqnordic.com/article/patch-notes-15

Star Trucker and Zet Zillions Available through End of Steam Next Fest

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Raw Fury’s highly anticipated space trucking simulator, Star Trucker and roguelike deckbuilder, Zet Zillions are available to play through Steam Next Fest, which runs now until Monday, February 12 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.

Star Trucker blends the popular truck sim genre with a new and unique element: space! Take control of an intergalactic big rig in a galaxy with a retro-futuristic Americana vibe. Haul cargo, trade salvage and search for fame and fortune among the stars.

  • Through the Steam Next Fest demo, players can explore four sectors of the space highway and utilize the Paint Shop with options to customize their truck.
  • Raw Fury will also host two live streams on Steam, where players can find out more about the game. This includes a Q&A Session with Jay Britton, one of the voice actors in the game, on Tuesday, February 6 at 8AM PT / 5PM CET and a demo stream on Thursday, February 8 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET.

Zet Zillions is a single-player, story-based roguelike deckbuilder – and space extravaganza! Players use cards to conquer planets, helping Foam Gun and her planet-ship Baby Violence navigate vast space maps for a new home for humanity.

  • Through the Steam Next Fest demo, players can dive into the new Zet Zillions demo, which includes general improvements to the previously available playtest, including updated population mechanics and balance, new art and fusions, UI tweaks and more.
  • Raw Fury will also host two live streams on Steam, including a demo stream on Tuesday, February 6 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET, and a watch-and-learn stream on the basics of deckbuilding on Thursday, February 8 at 8AM PT / 5PM CET.

Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration Announces Charlie Brown Day

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

On Sunday, February 11, Knott’s is celebrating Good Ol’ Charlie Brown by hosting a Charlie Brown Day during the Knott’s PEANUTS™ Celebration. The park invites guests during this special time of year to join in on all the excitement as the Peanuts Gang takes over. To show everyone’s favorite underdog just how special he is, attendees will be encouraged to pay homage to Charlie Brown by sporting his signature bright yellow zig-zag striped tee, black shorts and red baseball cap outfit. At 12:30pm on the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will perform the musical game show It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown, with the loveable title character getting the surprise of his life. After the show, all guests dressed as Charlie Brown will be invited to gather around the stage for a photo opportunity posing alongside the boy of the hour.

All guests in attendance will also receive a button commemorating Charlie Brown’s special day, while supplies last. The Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration is taking place now through February 25.

WHEN: Sunday, February 11, with a special photo opportunity occurring after the 12:30pm Calico Mine Stage show.
WHERE: Knott’s Berry Farm – 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

For more information on Charlie Brown Day or the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration please visit knotts.com; or join the conversation by using #KnottsPeanutsCelebration or #CharlieBrownDay on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gameplay Breakdown Trailer

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are excited to unveil the official gameplay breakdown trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Discover all the core features of the game before playing this story-driven action-RPG, which blends compelling and personal narrative with a dynamic combat system. Take on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launches on February 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-orders open on all platforms now. Additionally, don’t miss out on the exclusive Collector’s Edition and Red Echoes Edition, available only on the Focus Store!

Unleash the Full Force of the Banishers

New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. In a world full of occult danger, you’ll play as both characters, face difficult choices and make hard decisions while fighting all kinds of nightmarish creatures, combining Red’s weaponry with Antea’s spectral abilities.

In this new trailer, you’ll navigate the lands of New Eden, learning more about your purpose as Banishers and how to help lift the curse affecting its people – while dealing with your own tragedy as lovers: one living, one dead. Discover a mix of combat styles with Red’s rifle, sword, and firebane alongside Antea’s ethereal attacks. With her otherworldly skills, you’ll unveil the unseen and unleash devastating spiritual attacks, from teleportation to spectral damage zones. Switch characters effortlessly to create combos and powerful synergies as you face increasingly malicious foes.

Every soul you banish, every spirit you grant peace, every life you sacrifice to save Antea will inexorably guide you towards one ending or another. Will you be a merciful savior or a relentless Banisher?

World of Warships Celebrates Year of the Dragon

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with plenty of fiery content for Lunar New Year! Featuring a brand-new Lunar New Year Event Pass that features two progression lines, players can dive into a special collaboration with content creator TheRussianBadger. This jam-packed update also sees submarine and anti-submarine warfare changes, the return of Airship Escort, and a new campaign featuring USS Enterprise.

To usher in the Year of the Dragon, World of Warships has introduced a brand-new Event Pass to commemorate the occasion. Packed with two progression lines split across 20 levels each, players can unlock an array of rewards, including Lunar Warrior camouflages, Commanders, special containers, flags, economic bonuses and more!

Of the progression lines available, one line features content made in collaboration with popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, TheRussianBadger. Rewards include a beautifully designed CLAWSTROPHOBIC commemorative flag, a special TheRussianBadgerCommander equipped with a unique voiceover, and the USS LOBSTERMINATOR permanent camouflage for New Mexico.

Submarines and Anti-Submarine Warfare Updates

February’s update also brings a plethora of changes to improve interactions between submarines. Submarines and surface ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) will be receiving refreshes, with certain lines receiving the “Depth Charge Airstrike” consumable, and the “Submarine Surveillance” consumable.

Collision warning messages will now also appear for submerged submarines. If players are within two kilometres of another underwater submarine they will be notified, even if the enemy vessel cannot be visibly seen. Additionally, the turning circle radius of all submarines has been improved, allowing players to manoeuvre and reposition themselves with ease in the heat of battle.

The Return of Airship Escort and a New Campaign for USS Enterprise

Airship Escort lands back in the game as a temporary game type for two weeks. Beginning February 22, two teams of 12 will work together to guide their allied airship to its designated destination, all while protecting it from opponents. Victory can be achieved either by reaching the terminus or eliminating every enemy vessel off the battlefield.

Rounding out World of Warships’ February update is a special event dedicated to Tier VIIIpremium aircraft сarrier USS Enterprise. Running for six weeks, Enterprise: The Grey Ghost Campaign gives players the opportunity to advance through mission chains, earning various rewards such as a USS Enterprise flag, Grey Ghost patch, and Enterprise tokens that can be used in the Armoury. Upon completing the campaign, players will unlock the ability to get the USS Enterprise via the Armoury or Premium Shop.

You can find the full patch notes here.