Author - Jerry Paxton

House Flipper – Farm DLC Out Now

2023/10/18

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

Prepare to trade your controller for a pitchfork, unleash your inner farmer, and get ready to bring your dream farm to life on the big screen! With this add-on, you can transform neglected properties into beautiful countryside retreats and enjoy the excitement of the harvest in every pixel.

Get House Flipper – Farm DLC from either Microsoft Store: https://www.xbox.com/pl-pl/games/store/house-flipper-farm/9n06c7qqkr53 or European PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/product/EP5347-CUSA23089_00-HFFARM00000000EU or US PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/product/UP5167-CUSA23090_00-HFFARM00000000US.

Disney Animation Unveils Once Upon A Studio Animated Short

2023/10/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Disney Animation’s all-new short film “Once Upon A Studio” makes its streaming debut on Disney+ today as part of Disney’s epic hundred-year anniversary celebration. The spectacular tribute to the studio’s legacy can also be seen today on Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Freeform, FX, FXX and FXM, with additional airings on Disney Junior on Oct. 18 and on Disney Channel on Oct. 22. “Once Upon a Studio” will also play theatrically in front of the Disney100 special engagement of “Moana”—now showing in theaters through Oct. 26.

Featuring 543 Disney characters from more than 85 feature-length and short films, “Once Upon a Studio” welcomes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and sorcerers—in all-new hand-drawn and CG animation—to celebrate 10 decades of storytelling, artistry and technological achievements. Mickey Mouse leads the emotional and joyful reunion of beloved Disney characters as they come together for a group photo to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary. The short film is written and directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, and produced by Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen.

DISNEY+ CELEBRATES DISNEY100

Today the service launched a new content promotional feature in front of select movies and shows for US subscribers. In honor of the company’s 100th anniversary, the very first content promotion spotlight is an exclusive new piece celebrating 100 years of storytelling and reminding streamers the greatest stories live forever on Disney+.

Additionally, starting today, Disney+ subscribers can stream the stunning 4K restoration of the animated classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” This restored version of the 1937 classic is the result of the combined efforts of the Walt Disney Studios Restoration and Preservation team, working closely with key artists from Walt Disney Animation Studios, the same team who recently worked together on the critically acclaimed restoration of Walt Disney’s 1950 animated classic, “Cinderella,” that debuted on the service in August. Disney+ kicked off the celebration earlier this year with the addition of 27 restored Walt Disney Animation Studios classic shorts, featuring such iconic stars as Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Fans can continue celebrating the 100th anniversary by streaming all of their favorite movies and television series organized by release date decade in the Disney100 collection.

Thermaltake Unveils The Tower 200 Bumblebee Mini Chassis

2023/10/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News, Trailers / Videos

Thermaltake, the leading PC DIY premium brand for Case, Power, Cooling, Gaming peripherals, and enthusiast Memory solutions, is excited to announce the launch of The Tower 200 Bumblebee Mini Chassis, a new-color version of the beloved The Tower series. The Tower 200 is a mini-ITX case with a vertical case design and exceptional thermal efficiency. Though this chassis comes in a compact size, it can support the length of a 4090 graphics card and a 280mm radiator. With the addition of a new vibrant yellow hue, The Tower 200 series now comes in six colors: Black, Snow, Turquoise, Racing Green, Matcha Green, and Bumblebee, allowing you to easily choose an ideal The Tower 200 to fit your style.

The Tower 200 Bumblebee has the same vertical body design as its predecessors, providing users more space flexibility with its smaller footprint. Like the productive spirit of a bumblebee, The Tower 200 Bumblebee is a tiny but mighty case that offers superior hardware support and exceptional cooling performance. The Tower 200 can accommodate a graphics card with a length of up to 380mm such as the latest 4090 GPU and a standard-size power supply of up to 220mm, enabling you to choose the high-performance components you want. Additionally, The Tower 200 can house a CPU cooler with a maximum height of 200mm, support an AIO radiator up to 280mm, and is preinstalled with two CT140 PC Cooling Fans, allowing The Tower 200 Bumblebee to maintain a low interior temperature at all times.

Whether you are in gaming, video editing, or just daily use, the bright exterior color of The Tower 200 Bumblebee can inspire your courage and confidence, enabling you to reach your desired goals with fully positive energy. To be more visually pleasing with The Tower 200 Bumblebee, the fantastic inner components can easily be displayed through the tempered glass front panel. You also can make The Tower 200 Bumblebee more interactive with the separately sold LCD Panel Kit. The 3.9” LCD display can show components’ real-time information, time, and weather. Besides, you can personalize your LCD display by uploading any images or GIFs through the TT RGB Plus 2.0 software.

The Tower 200 Bumblebee is a tiny but mighty chassis, like a bumblebee. If you are a compact chassis lover who would like to achieve outstanding cooling performance, hardware support, and visual aesthetics at the same time, don’t miss out on The Tower 200 Bumblebee Mini Chassis!

The Tower 200 Bumblebee- https://www.thermaltake.com/the-tower-200-bumblebee-mini-chassis.html

WargamingUnited to Support Ukraine with Special Donation Game Bundles

2023/10/18

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Here at Wargaming, we love war games, but we loathe real war. And this subject has been especially sensitive for us, as we have a whole studio back in Kyiv that works hard on World of Tanks and other products despite all the horrors their country is living through every day.

Over the past year and a half, Wargaming has been contributing to donations to help the Ukrainian civilians, including 1 million dollars donated to medical assistance and equipment during the first week of war and 100,000 dollars donated to the victims of the Kakhovka disaster and several other efforts. Hundreds of our employees have been making donations through their own initiative, launching an internal fundraising campaign and gathering 200,000 euros to purchase ambulance cars for Ukrainian medics.

We believe in the power of unity and are determined to continue our efforts. Now, we are inviting all our players to join us in support of those who have been affected by the war and launching our biggest charity project — WargamingUnited.

Starting today, we are welcoming community across six of our games — World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz, World of Tanks Modern Armor, World of Warships, World of Warships: Legends, and World of Warplanes — to unite around this global initiative. Each game will be featuring special Ukraine-themed bundles with customization elements crafted by the artists at Wargaming Kyiv studio. With these time-limited offers, players can not only assist those in need but also receive valuable in-game content while showing their support.

We will donate 100% from every purchased “WargamingUnited” bundle* via UNITED24, the official fundraising platform of Ukraine, for buying C-type ambulances that will take on the duty to save lives. C-type ambulances are highly specialized vehicles, equipped with the essential defibrillators, cardiac monitors, oxygen tanks, and artificial lung ventilator devices needed to keep the injured alive until they can reach an operating room. Each ambulance funded will help save hundreds of lives.

The bundles will be available from October 18th until November 1st.

Check “WargamingUnited” official page to learn more about the initiative: http://united.wargaming.net/

Gamers who enjoy titles outside Wargaming universe can also show their support for the people of Ukraine by making direct donations via the UNITED24 platform: https://u24.gov.ua/wargaming

Glorious Gaming Launches PRO Series High-Performance Mice for Fall 2023

2023/10/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Glorious Gaming, a global leader in PC gaming hardware, announces the next generation of Glorious’ acclaimed high-performance Model O and Model D gaming mice with four new PRO Series mice: the Model O 2 PRO, Model O 2 PRO 4K/8KHz Edition, Model D 2 PRO, and Model D 2 PRO 4K/8KHz Edition, all available starting today.

Designed for competitive PC gamers seeking elite speed and peak precision in FPS, MOBAs, and other fast-paced titles, the PRO Series boasts a remixed feature set that elevates Glorious Gaming’s highly acclaimed gaming mice to help gamers win. The PRO Series continues Glorious Gaming’s commitment to delivering best-in-class quality with optimized weights and lower response times for unparalleled control in a sleek shell built for long-term reliability.

Ultralight Precision

The PRO Series debuts as Glorious’ lightest full-sized mice yet. With an average weight of 57g (Model O 2 PRO), 60g (Model D 2 PRO), 59g (Model O 2 PRO 4K/8KHz Edition), and 62g (Model D 2 PRO 4K/8KHz Edition), the ultralight builds perfectly balance aiming speed and user control in intense matches. The PRO Series also features a performance-focused enclosed shell, further boosting control with enhanced, non-perforated surface texturing to provide a better grip during long gaming sessions.

Lightning-Fast Glorious Optical Switches

With the launch of the PRO Series, Glorious Gaming furthers its mission of providing elite-level performance with the Glorious Optical Switches. Perfect for gamers who demand the most from their peripherals, the PRO Series Optical Switches’ innate 0.2ms response time is five times faster than traditional mechanical alternatives. Each PRO Series mouse is rated for a 100 million click rate, granting gamers a reliable and precise experience without double-clicking issues. Each PRO Series mouse features a BAMF 2.0 26K sensor supporting 100-26,000 DPI resolution, 650 IPS speeds, and Motion Sync technology to deliver flawless tracking from day one.

The Model O 2 PRO builds upon the Model O’s lauded design with an intuitive shape perfect for all grip styles. The Model D 2 PRO elevates ergonomic form factors by providing added comfort for those who prefer to utilize right-handed palm and claw-grip styles. Combining performance-driven shapes and a 1,000 Hz wireless polling rate, the PRO Series’ standard offerings deliver immediate results in a lightweight shell.

So Good, It HERTZ

For players who want the upper hand in the most demanding gaming environments, the 4K/8KHz Editions level up the gaming peripheral landscape with a forward-thinking emphasis on speed and control. Capable of polling 2,000 Hz up to 4,000 Hz wirelessly and 8,000 Hz wired, the 4K/8KHz Editions provide unmatched smoothness and responsiveness when aiming with capable hardware.

Customization at the CORE

The Glorious CORE software suite allows PRO Series adopters to take control of their game like never before. Each of the PRO Series’ six buttons is fully remappable using the CORE software, alongside the ability to set user DPI preferences up to 26,000 and a host of other performance-related features. The Glorious CORE software suite is available for free from Glorious Gaming, with support for the PRO Series, GMMK series keyboards, and Model O Wireless, O 2, Model D Wireless, Model I, and Model I 2 mice.

“At Glorious Gaming, we strive toward delivering the best-performing hardware to the gaming community,” said Shazim Mohammad, founder of Glorious Gaming. “With the launch of the PRO Series mice today, we’re thrilled to give gamers a chance to stand out among the competition!”

The PRO Series mice are now available at Gloriousgaming.com and at participating retailers for the following prices:

For more information about the PRO Series and Glorious Gaming’s offerings, follow Glorious Gaming on X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for additional updates.

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness Official Launch Trailer

2023/10/17

Jerry Paxton

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

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness, the 2D pixel-art horror adventure from developer Indiesruption (Nine Witches) and publisher Blowfish Studios, tests the sanity of unsuspecting carnies just in time for Halloween. Vlad Circus launches today on PlayStation 4|5 with backwards compatibility, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S with backwards compatibility, Nintendo Switch, as well as Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG.

On a day of sudden tragedy, Vlad Circus’ joyous reputation was replaced with sorrow and mourning. Hundreds were killed in the blazing fire, performers and attendees alike, forcing the once tight-knit troupe to disband. After eight years of no contact, a mysterious letter from the circus’ former ring leader brings the group together again.

Peer into the fractured mind of former circus clown Oliver Mills, aka “Lazy Ollie.” Maintain Ollie’s stress levels while exploring the dark halls of the Victorian-inspired Petrescu Manor. Rekindle old bonds from happier days, even as unspeakable horrors lurk in the shadows.

Hazy memories and grotesque hallucinations plague Ollie’s senses, worsening the deeper he dares to venture. Encounter and survive the horrifying abominations stalking the halls of the mansion while conquering mysterious puzzles. Reclaim lost memories from that traumatic day, piecing together the terrifying truth before Ollie’s sanity runs out completely.

“We love to create disruptive experiences, and Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness is certainly no exception,” said Diego Cánepa, Lead Designer, Indiesruption. “Players will need to discern what lies in reality and what lurks in Ollie’s twisted delusion. But are you really safe either way?”

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness is available now on all major platforms, with support for Windows, as well as language support for English, Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), French, German, and Russian.

To learn more about Vlad Circus, visit the official site, make sure to follow the game on Twitter and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #vladcircusgame on social media.

Paradox Interactive and Harebrained Schemes Are Parting Ways

2023/10/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Paradox Interactive (Paradox) and Harebrained Schemes (HBS) – developers of the Shadowrun trilogy, BATTLETECH and The Lamplighters League – have decided to part ways on 1 January 2024. The separation is the result of a mutual agreement, stemming from each party’s strategic and creative priorities. Paradox will retain ownership of The Lamplighters League and other games developed by the studio. HBS will seek new publishing, partnership, and investment opportunities.

“Paradox has refocused its strategy towards its core niches within strategy and management games with endless qualities,” said Charlotta Nilsson, COO of Paradox. “We and HBS’ leadership have been discussing what would happen after the release of The Lamplighters League, but a new project or sequel in the same genre was not in line with our portfolio plans. Hence, we believe that a separation would be the best way forward. We’re very happy that this talented, gifted studio has the chance to continue and can’t wait to see what they will make next.”

“Harebrained Schemes will support The Lamplighters League through the end of the year while we seek funding and partnerships for an independent future in 2024,” said Brian Poel, Studio Operations Manager of HBS. “Our studio mission remains the same: to make games that challenge your mind and touch your heart.”

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught Official Launch Trailer

2023/10/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Warner Bros. Games today announced the global launch of Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, a new real-time, collection role-playing game (cRPG) that features team-based kombat set in the legendary Mortal Kombat universe. Starting today, players worldwide can download the game for free on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android.

Developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will feature the first mobile-exclusive, action-packed story centered on Shinnok’s bid for destruction – complete with high quality graphics, cinematic cutscenes, and bone-krushing kombat. As the fallen Elder God seeks to regain his power by gathering relics from across the realms, players must come to Raiden’s aid and build a team of fighters to persevere through massive real-time group battles and foil this evil plot.

“In Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, players will be able to unleash total mayhem in strategic, fast-paced battles with up to ten characters at once,” said Ed Boon, Chief Creative Officer, NetherRealm Studios and Co-Creator of Mortal Kombat. “Mortal Kombat: Onslaught introduces a new level of strategic gameplay and we’re excited to see how players build their teams to overcome various opponents and challenges.”

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught features a diverse roster of iconic characters including veterans like Sub-Zero, Liu Kang, Scorpion, Kitana – as well as rare, fan-favorite variants of klassic kombatants like Cyrax and Smoke. Players must collect and choose from a massive catalogue of Assassins, Warriors, Snipers and Defenders – each with their own unique Special Moves, Affinities and Passive Skills – to assemble a powerful team of four champions.

As players encounter progressively difficult battles, they must increase their Fighters’ powers by evolving kombat skills including Kombos and Special Abilities, leveling gear, and equipping Relics, which are powerful items from Mortal Kombat lore that provide effect bonuses and even Fatalities. Kombatants will also be able to boost their skills in special Boss Tower and Chasm Modes, or enter the Arena to challenge other players across Earthrealm in real-time matches, earn rewards and climb the leaderboards in Player-versus-player (PvP) seasons.

Gangs of Sherwood Gameplay Overview

2023/10/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

A new trailer reveals EVERYTHING you need to know about Gangs of Sherwood, the latest co-op action-adventure game developed by Appeal Studios and published by NACON. The game is already available for preorder and will release on 2 November on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam).

Story
During the last Crusades, King Richard of England and his army discovered a miraculous stone: the Lionheart. The stone was endowed with extraordinary properties, which helped the kingdom to undergo tremendous technological advancement. As the Lionheart was the source of immense prosperity and power, it obviously became the subject of terrible greed. The Sheriff of Nottingham eventually seized it, so he could assert his authority and oppress the English people.

Characters
To rebel against this tyranny, a resistance movement forms to defeat the sheriff’s armies and liberate the people from his merciless rule. Four iconic heroes from the legend of Robin Hood lead this rebellion, and in Gangs of Sherwood you can play as Maid Marian, the sheriff’s daughter and expert assassin; Friar Tuck, a monk and healer; Little John, a warrior with a steel fist; and, of course, the famous archer Robin of Locksley.

Gameplay
All the characters have their own gameplay styles as well as a wide range of unique and customizable abilities. As you progress, you unlock new combos and fragments, which allow you to pull off increasingly powerful and spectacular combos. Although Gangs of Sherwood can be played solo from start to finish, it has been primarily designed as a co-op multiplayer experience for up to four players. Tailor your heroes to suit your fighting style and take into account your team-mates’ strengths, so you can create devastating synergies and triumph over the Sheriff of Nottingham’s armies!

14th Gen Intel Core Processor Available In Custom ORIGIN PC Desktops

2023/10/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

ORIGIN PC, a leader in custom high-performance systems, today announced the availability of the latest 14th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors across its lineup of custom desktop PCs. Whether you are looking for a compact powerhouse in the form of the CHRONOS, timeless elegance in the NEURON, or supercharged gaming in the liquid-cooled GENESIS, all these machines can now draw on the power of Intel’s latest 14th Gen processors.

These custom-built PCs are available with a selection of the best hardware to choose from, including CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 memory, iCUE LINK Smart Component Technology, and Hydro X Series liquid cooling. The expert system builders at ORIGIN PC are primed to craft a masterpiece that’s ready to game without compromise.

The brand new Intel® Core™ i9-14900K boasts clock speeds up to 6.0 GHz, taking advantage of its 24 cores (8 Performance cores and 16 Efficient cores) and 32 threads to redefine high-end performance. It also features Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency, as well as support for PCIe 5.0/4.0 and DDR5/DDR4. Enthusiast gamers and serious creators can now access the high performance necessary to make the most from their craft.

ORIGIN PC systems are built in CORSAIR cases and are designed to conquer even the most demanding titles while offering dependable gaming performance for all. The CORSAIR 7000X is not only spacious, but provides the optimal environment for cooling and improved PC performance. Other options include the beautiful CORSAIR 5000T with its unique contoured curves as well as 208 addressable LEDs, and the 7000D AIRFLOW with a high-airflow steel construction front and roof panel. Customize a GENESIS to access Hydro X Series liquid cooling and revolutionary cable management with iCUE LINK Smart Component Technology. With nearly endless customization options available, a fully immersive gaming experience is only a click away.

Both in game and out, optimized performance as well as new features allow you to work and play harder than ever before. Unlock the next-generation of PC performance with ORIGIN PC—play and create without restrictions.

ORIGIN PC continues to prioritize customization, support, and performance to live up to their reputation of building world-class systems. Pre-orders for desktop systems configured with Intel® Core™ Processors (14th Gen) are open now at ORIGINPC.com.

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To learn more about ORIGIN PC’s Gaming Desktops, please visit:

https://www.originpc.com/gaming/desktops/

To learn more about ORIGIN PC’s professional Workstation Desktops, please visit:

https://www.originpc.com/workstation/desktops/