Author - Jerry Paxton

Disney Dreamlight Valley Life Sim Announced

2022/04/29

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, today unveiled Disney Dreamlight Valley, an upcoming free-to-play life-simulation adventure game. Fans are invited to create their personalized avatar and embark on an enchanting journey alongside some of Disney and Pixar’s most beloved characters. Players can be the first to experience Disney Dreamlight Valley this summer as part of Early Access with the purchase of a Founders Pack or by being an Xbox Game Pass member ahead of the game’s launch in 2023. For more information, please visit disneydreamlightvalley.com to sign up for game updates. Watch the announcement trailer:

Arriving in the dream world of Dreamlight Valley, players will embark on an enchanting quest to restore a once-idyllic village now desolate and full of Night Thorns after a mysterious event called The Forgetting. Uncover the mysterious secrets that led you to this new world and explore diverse realms inspired by classic Disney and Pixar worlds, while helping the iconic inhabitants of the town recover their lost memories. In this experience, players will meet and build friendships with beloved characters from Mickey & Friends to Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Moana to Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story and more. Dive in and immerse in a multitude of unique individualized story arcs and enjoy activities with some of the village’s most memorable characters, such as whipping up a delectable Disney-themed dishes alongside Remy from Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille inside of your own village restaurant, fishing at the fishing hole with Goofy, or growing vegetables from Wall•E’s garden patch.

Players will be able to design the Disney and Pixar villages of their dreams across multiple unique biomes, ranging from the snowy mountains of the Frosted Heights to the Peaceful Meadow and beyond – with a wealth of customization options for their avatars, homes, and villages. The game will feature an ever-evolving list of Disney-princess-inspired ballgowns, Mickey-adorned streetwear, Frozen-inspired antique kitchen designs, and more.

“Disney Dreamlight Valley will give our fans the opportunity to write their own story and build their ideal Disney and Pixar life within a richly detailed world populated with characters from some of Disney’s most iconic stories,” said Luigi Priore, V.P., of Disney and Pixar Games. “We are excited to hear feedback from our audience throughout the development of this title as we collaborate with the talented team at Gameloft to bring Disney Dreamlight Valley to life.”

“Our development team is a big family of Disney and Pixar fans and have poured all of our passion into the development of Disney Dreamlight Valley, especially in the way we depict characters and their story arcs,” said Manea Castet, Game Manager of Disney Dreamlight Valley at Gameloft Montreal. “We can’t wait for fans to join the Early Access this summer and help us bring this new ever-evolving Disney and Pixar-inspired world to our excited community.”

Disney Dreamlight Valley is set to launch in 2023 as a free-to-play title. This summer, players can be the first to play in an Early Access available exclusively for players who purchase a Founder’s Pack or have an Xbox Game Pass member. During the Early Access phase, players will be the first to explore Dreamlight Valley and receive exclusive rewards that they will keep once the game officially launches next year. Early Access will be released across all supported platforms including PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One consoles. PC and Mac versions will be released on Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and the Mac App Store.

For more information and to sign up for updates, please visit https://disneydreamlightvalley.com

The Gunk is Out Now on Steam

2022/04/29

Jerry Paxton

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

Thunderful is pleased to report that its space exploring adventure, The Gunk, is reaching new frontiers as it launches today on Steam from 5pm CET. To celebrate the launch, a new accolades trailer highlights the compelling features that have engaged hundreds of thousands of players.

Not only will players be able to enjoy the exploration of their favorite alien world on Steam, they can also take advantage of the recently added photo mode. Post-processing photo editing options include the ability to adjust depth of field, exposure, field of view, add filters like “noir”, “sepia” and “cartoon”, and more. The mode also allows you to adjust the pose of protagonist Rani and even change her facial expressions to add personality to your snaps and perfectly match the tone you are aiming for with each shot you take.

The Steam release of The Gunk features support for some of the most requested languages from the community, including Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Russian and Simplified Chinese, allowing even more people to experience this compelling tale and captivating world.

In The Gunk, you take on the role of Rani, one half of a space-hauling duo that stumbles across a seemingly barren planet infested with a strange undiscovered substance they call “the gunk”. Rani and her partner Becks wonder if their days of scrapping for resources to make ends meet might be at an end with this unusual discovery. But there are other pertinent questions to answer: what exactly is the gunk? How did it get here? What kind of world existed prior to its arrival? And what happened to the ancient civilization that’s left only ruins behind?

The Gunk has a big emphasis on exploration with a wondrous and diverse alien world to discover featuring biomes ranging from rocky canyons, to dense jungles, to deep subterranean caves (this is the team behind SteamWorld after all) and a few more surprises. The gunk is turning all of these zones barren, but as you remove it using Rani’s upgradable goo-sucking power-glove, you’ll discover a flourishing ecosystem seemingly suppressed by this mysterious and destructive gunk.

Forgotten Fables – Wolves on the Westwind Official Launch Date Revealed

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Want to set sail on an epic journey through unknown lands? From publisher Ulisses Spiele and developer Owned by Gravity, Forgotten Fables – Wolves on the Westwind is releasing on Steam May 25. Wolves on the Westwind is a choice-driven adventure inspired by one of the most popular tabletop franchises in history, The Dark Eye. With over 15 hours of content, it’s perfect for fans of fantasy novels, tabletop games, and RPGs!

Set in the dark fantasy world of Aventuria, Wolves on the Westwind tasks players with making the right choices to save the lives of innocents across the lands. Play as the grizzled veteran warrior Alrik or the young wizard Nedime, unwitting heroes who are tasked with traversing the frigid countryside of Thorwal in search of an old threat that seeks to cause destruction and chaos. Travel across the realm on board the Keenwolf, a Thorwalian raiders’ ship, forge alliances or make enemies of the unusual crew, and gather unique companions along the way.

Players on Steam can further immerse themselves in the world of The Dark Eye with Wolves on the Westwind: Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game plus an exclusive artbook, the analog solo adventure The Vampire of Havena, and the official game soundtrack. The Art and World of Wolves on the Westwind is a treasure trove filled with illustrations from the game and background on The Dark Eye and the Thorwal region and culture. The Vampire of Havena is a solo RPG experience that can be played without a master or teammates. Finally, the game soundtrack includes 9 atmospheric tracks from renowned composer team Yannick Süß and Robin Birner. Featuring authentic Scandinavian and medieval instruments, these tracks put listeners right into the world of Aventuria.

Ready to embrace your destiny as a hero of Aventuria? Wolves on the Westwind will be available on Steam May 25. You can find updates on Steam or the game’s official website.

Higround Unveils Attack on Titan Peripherals

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Higround, a lifestyle and gaming peripheral brand, is pleased to announce its upcoming Attack on Titan collaboration – a collection of computer peripherals inspired by the iconic Japanese manga series. In partnership with Funimation, Higround redefines anime merchandise by combining functionality and art, offering a new perspective on computer peripherals. The entire collection will be available exclusively on Higround’s website in the coming weeks.

Featuring dual silicone dampeners, this Higround capsule offers users the experience of having a heavier, deeper-sounding keyboard without personal modifications. The keyboards feature TTC Titan Heart switches exclusive to Higround, which feature smoked black housing and a red heart embedded inside. These unique features and visuals merge Higround’s dedication to detail and reliability with Attack on Titan’s themes of resilience for a collection of quality, durable products designed to weather the storm.

Higround’s collaboration with Attack on Titan tells a story about dedication to self expression. Wrapped in the iconic imagery from Attack on Titan, the two keyboard designs included in the capsule feature images of Captain Levi and the Colossus Titan—two characters known for their tenacity and perseverance.

“This is the first time in the industry you’ll see inspired designs that incorporate anime graphics across the keyboard,” said Higround Founder and CEO Rustin Sotoodeh. “It’s energizing because we love telling stories and now we get to implement Attack on Titan’s rich storyline and characters and portray it through the medium of graphic keyboards.”

As gaming and anime continue to immerse users into worlds of adventure and storytelling, this is the first time that fans of both can integrate this merging of cultures into their keyboards. As Higround’s inaugural venture into anime hardware, it was only natural to collaborate with Attack on Titan. Growing in popularity across four seasons, Attack on Titan is the forerunner across all anime genres and has proven to the masses that great storytelling knows no bounds.

Higround was acquired by 100 Thieves in November 2021 and has since sold out of all drops in under 10 minutes. This limited drop will be available to customers in the coming weeks. For more information and to purchase the product, head to Higround.co.

Afterlife VR Coming to Steam Early Access on May 13

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Afterlife VR, a horror VR game is launching soon on Steam Early Access on May 13. Afterlife VR is a deeply immersive horror game that will let you experience the true essence of terror. Play as Adam Bernhard, a young rookie police officer on a routine night patrol, who receives a call that will change his life forever. Uncover the secrets hidden deep within the Black Rose mental hospital walls, where most of the patients pose a threat to themselves and to others.

Afterlife VR will remain in Early Access for approximately 1 to 2 months and would include all environmental puzzles, a fully functional combat system, and a complete sound design.

The full version of the game would launch with German, Spanish, Italian, French, and Russian translations, modified mechanics of escape from the ghost, enabling of find, collect, and storing the notes in player inventory, features/improvements suggested by players.

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? Video Game Announced

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

THQ Nordic and MGM today announced plans to bring the classic Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? franchise to Nintendo® Switch, PS4™, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC later this year. Developed by Massive Miniteam, the game will be published by THQ Nordic subsidiary HandyGames. The original Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? game show ran for five successful seasons on FOX Primetime and averaged 20 million viewers a week in its first season. That success was accompanied by 300 original episodes for syndication. The format remains incredibly relevant today, having been produced in more than 70 countries around the world, and enjoying success across multiple platforms including a YouTube channel and Podcast.

“The Are You Smarter Than A 5thGrader? franchise is truly timeless and ideal for players of all ages to come together and show what they know,” said Robert Marick, EVP Global Consumer Products, MGM. “Working with THQ Nordic and HandyGames on the upcoming video game, we are looking forward to providing fans of the franchise with a new way to enjoy the quiz show and test their knowledge.”

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? for Nintendo® Switch, PS4™, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC is an engaging and humorous quiz game based on the popular quiz show TV franchise. Multiple-choice questions, true-or-false challenges, and minigames will test your proficiency in more than 24 different subjects. Faced with a tough question, you can always rely on your classmates for help! More than 6,800 questions on topics like animal sciences, vocabulary, math, and more are delivered by a diverse, fully voiced, and animated cast of characters. Beat each challenge alone or together with family and friends in exciting couch co-op multiplayer gameplay to prove that you are, in fact, smarter than a 5th Grader!

“With so many kids learning from home and so many of these gaming systems in homes worldwide, the time could not be better to revitalize Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? in the videogame space,” said Adrienne Lauer, Business Development – Americas, THQ Nordic. “The development team at Massive Miniteam has done a beautiful job of creating a game show studio environment and building out an experience featuring 8-player couch co-op multiplayer.”

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? will release later this year for Nintendo® Switch, PS4™, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Add the game to your wishlist today:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1521160
Epic: https://www.epicgames.com/p/are-you-smarter-than-a-5th-grader-bc328a
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9plknfnprxfg
GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/are_you_smarter_than_a_5th_grader
PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10002864/

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution Gets An Official Launch Trailer

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

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

1C Entertainment and Lapovich Team have today launched their sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle, Kapital: Sparks of Revolution, on PC. Players can head in right now to pull a city from the ashes, although tough decisions will need to be made to ensure the people can survive and thrive.

Being a mayor in Kapital: Sparks of Revolution is a delicate balancing act. Each decision has different consequences for the various classes inhabiting the city. Important investments need to be made into resource distribution, housing and security if tensions spill into the streets. When one class becomes disgruntled, things may get ugly if their concerns are not swiftly addressed.

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution will be available on April 28 via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and other digital platforms. Priced at 24.99 USD / 24.99 EUR / 19.99 GBP, a 15% launch discount will be available during the first week.

SpellForce III Reforced Journey Mode Trailer Released

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

SpellForce III Reforced is coming to PlayStation and Xbox on June 7th. Compared to the original version released on PC in September 2017, the Reforced edition is not only a complete overhaul but also adds new features to the game, one being the Journey Mode.

The Journey Mode allows you to create your own hero and offers more than 20+ hours of unique content with a lot of replay value while paying tribute to the much-beloved “free game mode” from the original SpellForce 1. Players can also compete in custom Journey Skirmish matches against each other, which allows them to bring their powerful Journey Heroes to battle.

SpellForce III Reforced is already available on PC and will be coming to PlayStation®4, Xbox One™, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series S/X™ on June 7th, 2022.

This Is the President Coming to Mobile

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Having a distinct social media platform as the POTUS is a must-have on your mobile device. Another go-to app for the ruler of tomorrow would be “This Is the President”! This game teaches you how to be a proper politician. And it is coming to your mobile device on May 10th, 2022!

“This Is the President” will come to the App Store, Google Play Store and Samsung Galaxy Store.

“This Is the President” is a story-driven mixture of adventure, strategy, and management. In the year 2020, you are elected to be the President of the United States of America. To escape justice for your past crimes as a shady multi-millionaire businessman, you need to ratify Amendment 28 which would grant lifetime immunity to any President.

There’s only one way out. Change the fabric of the Constitution of the United States by persuading, blackmailing, bribing, and bullying a large part of the political system into granting you lifelong immunity.

About “This Is the President”:

Experience PC quality gaming on your mobile device
Manage your approval rating, cash and crew unlike any US President before – stay on top of your presidency by any means necessary
Hold speeches, draft executive orders, manage daily crises, hold press conferences, and tweet better than any President before
Hire a team of assassins, hackers, lobbyists, and other specialists. Send them on dangerous missions that can be solved by legal means. If that doesn’t work, send them on dangerous missions that can be solved by illegal means
Experience a compelling interactive narrative with a wide variety of choices and story branches. Will you end your term on your terms, or are you just a pawn in a bigger game?
Rule the country as a true mobster would with a shadow cabinet that is feared and respected on a global scale

Razer Co-Founder and President Emeritus Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff Passes Away at 81

2022/04/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News, Peripherals News

Razer has posted that Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff has passed away at 81. I thought I’d take a moment to share my thoughts on Rob…

Back in 2005, when I started GamingShogun.com, we searched high and low for news sources as well as peripheral sources for reviews. No one would talk to us. No one. As a young gamer I still had my Boomslang gaming mouse so I thought I’d reach out to Razer. It was a long shot, I thought, but I took a chance.

After so many rejected us, and more would just not talk to us, I got a personal email back from Robert “RazerGuy” Krakoff himself. He took time to get to know us, even sent us some products to review, and got us on the company’s press release list.

But that wasn’t all. I then walked up to him at CES and he immediately recognized my name on my event badge. He seemed so genuinely excited to meet me in person (and here I was the one who was really nervous and excited to meet him). He gave me an interview about their products and then spent a good 30 minutes on top of that just talking about gaming in general as well as his personal pursuits like being an author, cycling, and his secrets for longevity. I always looked forward to booking Razer appointments because I knew I’d get the chance to pick his brain a bit on the current state of gaming and hear some sage wisdom from him even when the camera was off. Then, even more to my amazement, he became friends with me on Facebook!

Even after he left an active role at Razer, we would still communicate off and on about how things were going.

He was a truly generous, kind human being who lived an amazing life, and I’ll never forget our interviews and musings. Thank you Robert.

-Jerry “GamingShogun” Paxton