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Vulcanoids Co-Op Update Trailer

2021/01/20
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Volcanoid have released a massive big update to their steampunk shooter survival game Volcanoids, currently in Steam Early Access. Players must continue to explore the island as an unrelenting volcano counts down to its next eruption, but now they can do so with new gear and guns! Fend off hordes of new robots with a greater variety of weapons including the SMG and Sniper Rifle, and new constructible turrets for your drillship home base.

Volcanoids has proven itself an Early Access hit, with over 100,000 downloads by the builder/survival community. In advance of this update, the Volcanoid team opened up a special beta branch on steam allowing players to get hands-on with an early build and incorporated that feedback into today’s release.

Volcanoids sets players on an expedition to a forsaken island racked by mysterious volcanic eruptions triggered by mechanical beings. In order to survive the island’s natural elements, players must commandeer and upgrade a drillship to dive below eruptions that make the surface uninhabitable for periods of time. By exploring the island, players can discover new blueprints for ship upgrades and equipment, resources to refine and build, and rare technologies that will turn the battle against the mechanical monstrosities. Discover the mystery behind the eruptions and reclaim the island as your home on your own, or tackle the challenge with two to four friends in multiplayer.

Volcanoids is currently available for Windows and Linux in Steam Early Access.

Marvel’s Behind the Mask Gets Debut Date

2021/01/20
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Geek News, Movie News, News

Today, Marvel Entertainment announced a brand-new documentary special, Marvel’s Behind the Mask, will debut February 12 exclusively on Disney+! Marvel’s Behind the Mask will explore the power of identity behind the world’s most iconic super heroes we know and love today.

From the very inception of comic books, secret identities have been an integral part of both super heroes and villains leading “normal” lives. But it’s the characters beneath that resonate within us across generations of fans. Since the advent of the Marvel Age of Comics in the early 1960s, Marvel’s writers and artists have used the notion of identities to examine the evolving concept of equal rights. These legendary Marvel creations and stories have not only reflected the world outside our window – they have become a reflection of our own identities and who we truly are.

Marvel’s Behind the Mask will feature guests from across Marvel’s 80-year legacy, including the writers and artists behind the rise of characters like Black Panther, Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Luke Cage, the X-Men, Captain Marvel, and many other characters in the Marvel Universe, highlighting Marvel’s impact on pop culture and media.

Marvel’s Behind the Mask is produced by Marvel New Media with Tarmac Creative. The film is directed by Michael Jacobs and produced by Chris Gary and Ryan Simon for Tarmac Creative and Strike Anywhere. Joe Quesada, Shane Rahmani, Stephen Wacker, John Cerilli, Harry Go, and Sarah Amos serve as Executive Producers for Marvel.

Stay tuned to @disneyplus, @Marvel, and Marvel.com for the latest news on Marvel’s Behind the Mask, and follow #MarvelBehindTheMask on social media for more information in the coming weeks.

BIOSTAR Unveils Z590 Valkyrie Motherboards

2021/01/19
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Geek News, Hardware News, News

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and storage devices today announces the launch of their latest Z590 VALKYRIE series motherboard range engineered to run Intel’s 11thgen Rocket Lake-S processors.

Designed based on the latest Z590 chipset from Intel, BIOSTAR’s VALKYRIE series motherboards are a brand-new breed of enthusiast grade motherboards in the market. Launched in two versions with two different form factors, the Z590 VALKYRIE (ATX) and the Z590I VALKYRIE (Mini-ITX) both carries a fully armored cover design resonating with BIOSTAR’s goal of producing a premium flagship motherboard range that adds form, functionality and the wow factor to their product range.

An all-new armor gear design brings sleek design elements with passive cooling capability to the mix, and the use of gold and pink accents showcases a powerful yet royal outlook making the new VALKYRIE motherboard range fresh and extremely swoon worthy. Features like BIOSTAR’s proprietary LED ROCK ZONE and VIVID LED DJ which are fan favorites when it comes to RGB lighting technology adds extra customization to the mix for users.

Engineered by BIOSTAR with the latest and greatest motherboard technology in the planet, the Z590 VALKYRIE series motherboards are ideal for users looking to install the best hardware into their new gaming rig or editing system.

With features like PCIe 4.0 which is 2x times faster than the older PCIe 3.0 and supports a bandwidth of 16GT/s bit rate, the Z590 VALKYRIE stands above its competitors by both style and technology.

Capable of running up to 128 GB of DDR4 Memory on 4 DIMMs with boost clock speeds that can reach up to 5000+(OC), the VALKYRIE series is designed for all purposes, easily capable of handling the best hardware in the toughest use cases.

The VALKYRIE series motherboards are powered by BIOSTAR’s 22 phase power design and Digital PWM technology which increases system efficiency and has faster transient performance. Smartly integrated 20K Hours Durable Solid Capacitors adds an extra layer of protection to the system with its durability while providing a stable voltage output with unhindered performance.

Features like Dr. Mos help users to set up smooth overclock performance while BIOSTAR’s proprietary Tough Power Connectors ensure the stability and reliability of the power supply.

Furthermore, the VALKYRIE series motherboards are engineered with fins heat sink combined together with active cooling and a full copper base and metal back plate design which can improve power supply efficiency, reduce overall temperature by 29.1% and extend the life and quality of your computer.

Storage wise, the VALKYRIE series utilizes superior PCIe M.2 4.0 technology which provides a bandwidth of 64Gb/s and is 2x times faster than PCIe M.2 3.0 under lower latency. Additional features like CPU OPT Header, A.I FAN and BIOS EZ Mode provides the VALKYRIE series motherboard, added dexterity and ease of use for quick installations and system management.

When it comes to rear I/O, the Z590 VALKYRIE motherboard has a fully packed Rear I/O panel protected by its Armor Gear shield with ports like 1 x PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse port for older devices.

The motherboard also comes with a single USB 3.2 (Gen2x2) Type-C port which has a max data transfer rate of 20Gbps and improved data transmission speed, 5 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) ports, and 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports are present for fast efficient connectivity.

2 x WIFI Antenna ports and the capability to run WiFi 6 is readily available for faster internet connection and a single LAN port powered by Realtek RTL8125B chipset brings up the rest for network connectivity with BIOSTAR’s 2.5 Guard technology providing safe stable internet connection with protection against electrical surges and prevents damage from lightning strikes. For display connectivity, the Z590 VALKYRIE motherboard comes with a built-in DP port (DP1.4) capable of supporting up to 5K screen resolution with the power of the latest Intel 11th Gen processors, delivering bright, crystal-clear images.

Audio Codec ALC1220 is the preferred audio technology used by the Z590 VALKYRIE motherboard with 5 x Audio connectors capable of delivering 7.1 Channels, High-Definition Audio for smooth user experience for gaming and watching movies with high quality surround sound. Furthermore, the Z590 VALKYRIE motherboard also comes with a single SPDIF_Out port for that added audio amplification.

The Z590I VALKYRIE motherboard also comes with a highly versatile I/O palette. Providing much more than its small form, the Mini ITX variant of the VALKYRIE series is packed with all the essentials including 1 x USB 3.2 (Gen2x2) Type C port, 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen2) ports, 3 x USB 3.2 (Gen1) ports and 2 x USB 2.0 ports to provide ample USB connectivity. Features like a traditional PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse port provides users with more flexibility when connecting their input devices. A single display type port is available for Video output together with an HDMI 4K2K port that can emulate bright, crystal-clear images at a 4K resolution on a refresh rate of 60Hz, this is achieved by the power of the latest Intel processors.

Much like its bigger sibling, the Z590I VALKYRIE motherboard uses Realtek RTL8125B chipset for its single port LAN connectivity with BIOSTAR’s proprietary 2.5 Guard technology to protect the system against any unwanted electrical hazards. Two WIFI Antenna ports provide wireless internet connectivity to the motherboard with support for WiFi 6 also available for users to expand on.

ALC1220 audio technology powers the new Z590I VALKYRIE motherboard’s audio functionality with 3 x Audio connectors capable of delivering 7.1 Channels, High-Definition Audio for immersive user experience. Even with its small form-factor BIOSTAR has crafted the Z590I VALKYRIE motherboard to be a top shelf high end gaming motherboard that serves as a great choice for users looking for small form yet to have the performance of a full-on flagship ATX motherboard.

To conclude, BIOSTAR’s VALKYRIE series motherboards are ready to take on the competition and come out on top. With a bold new design approach mixed with cutting edge technology, these are by far the best high-end motherboards available in the market for PC enthusiasts, capable of delivering unparalleled performance and durability.

Read more about
Z590 VALKYRIE: https://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=1005
Z590I VALKYRIE: https://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=1004

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Nintendo Switch Announcement Trailer

2021/01/19
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

THQ Nordic today confirmed that Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is scheduled for Nintendo Switch release on March 16, 2021! This release will mark the handheld debut of the RPG franchise long coveted for gameplay that combines might, finesse and sorcery. The game comes with three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles. Switch™ players will experience an unprecedented amount of gameplay – hundreds of hours of exploration, dynamic combat and adventuring await!

In addition, THQ Nordic confirmed plans for the adventures in Amalur to continue later this year with the brand new Kingdoms of Amalur expansion: Fatesworn.

DC Universe Infinite Launches

2021/01/19
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Comics News, Geek News, News

The ultimate DC fan destination has arrived! This Thursday, January 21, DC will launch DC UNIVERSE INFINITE, a premium digital comic book service and community. With the largest collection of DC Comics found anywhere, fans can now dive into over 25,000 comic books and graphic novels on DC UNIVERSE INFINITE. Starting at launch, the platform will continuously add selections from DC’s iconic labels, Vertigo, DC Black Label and Milestone Media, the platform will also feature new comic releases six months after their in-store releases, as well as, Digital First titles available three months after launch, and brand new comic titles exclusive to DC UNIVERSE INFINITE. Additionally, fans will soon have exclusive access to DC fan events to connect with other DC enthusiasts. Following Thursday’s U.S. launch, DC UNIVERSE INFINITE will begin expanding globally later this year.

DC UNIVERSE INFINITE is presented in a sleek, newly designed app with updated personalization features and an enhanced comic reading experience. Current DC UNIVERSE subscribers will not need to create a new account, as their DC UNIVERSE login will transfer to DC UNIVERSE INFINITE. Fans can download comics, graphic novels and originals for unlimited offline reading on their favorite devices from a smartphone or tablet.

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 Announcement Trailer

2021/01/15
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Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

THQ Nordic and Feld Entertainment today announced Monster Jam Steel Titans 2, including a first-look at the game in action! Scheduled for release on March 2, 2021 across PC, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One Consoles, Nintendo® Switch, and Stadia, Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 expands the franchise with online multiplayer, an expanded truck roster, and five new worlds to explore.

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can pre-order Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 now to take advantage of two, separate pre-order opportunities.

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 / $39.99:
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players who pre-order Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 now will receive the Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 base game PLUS the popular, Inverse Higher Education truck. This will increase their in-game fleet of drivable trucks to 39 of the most popular Monster Jam trucks of all time! Grab this FREE pre-order bonus here (insert link to pre-order page).

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 Power Out Bundle / $59.99:
PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players who pre-order the Power Out Bundle now will receive 24-hour early access to the Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 base game, the Inverse Higher Education truck PLUS the original Monster Jam Steel Titans and THREE DLC truck packs. Truck packs include Fire and Ice, Bakugan Dragonoid, and Gold Truck Bundle, totaling 17 additional Monster Jam trucks to race! Grab this massive pre-order bonus here (insert link to pre-order page).

Links to stores:
Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9pjsd2ffqv56
SIEA: https://store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com/#!/cid=UP4389-CUSA19156_00-MONSTERJAM2US000
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1205480

“We’re thrilled to start 2021 with a quick preview of what our loyal fans can look forward to playing very soon!” said Jeff Bialosky, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships, Feld Entertainment. “Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 honors the history of Monster Jam with the addition of many fan-favorite trucks, as well as expands the Monster Jam universe with the introduction of new worlds inspired by popular truck designs. Fans can also look forward to competing with their friends and family in online multiplayer challenges for the first time!”

“Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 represents a massive expansion to the Monster Jam video game experience and we’re thrilled to finally be able to reveal some of what we’re doing to the legions of fans,” said Lenore Gilbert, CEO, Rainbow Studios. “Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is a huge step forward for the franchise – we can’t wait to see the fans react to seeing trucks like Higher Education, Backwards Bob®, Grave Digger® and Ice Cream Man in brand new worlds!”

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 combines everything fans loved about the original and packs in more trucks, brand new worlds and online multiplayer! The expanded roster of trucks numbers 38 and includes fan favorites like Sparkle Smash, Megalodon, Higher Education, Avenger, and Backwards Bob! The five, brand new, in-game worlds expand on the Monster Jam universe, providing endless exploration and discovery for players. Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 also delivers on the competitive aspects racing fans crave, from head-to-head stadium racing to freestyle competitions to waypoint challenges. Players can challenge friends all over the globe with new online multiplayer up to six players. Follow @monsterjamgames for latest news and special discounts!

WandaVision Featurette Released as First Two Episodes Now On Disney+

2021/01/15
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The new featurette offers a look behind the scenes and a glimpse at what’s to come in Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision,” a blend of classic television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany)—two super-powered beings living idealized suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The first two episodes of “WandaVision” are now streaming exclusively on Disney+.

Twitter: @wandavision, @disneyplus

Instagram: @wandavision, @disneyplus

Facebook: @wandavisionofficial, @disneyplus

A Total War Saga: TROY Ajax & Diomedes Faction Pack Trailer

2021/01/14
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Out January 28th, the Ajax & Diomedes Faction Pack unleashes two of the most renowned warriors from the Iliad onto the battlegrounds of A Total War Saga: TROY, both eager to rip the fabled city down to its foundations. These formidable characters welcome in new and unique campaign mechanics, as well as a multitude of era-inspired warriors, veteran paragon units and more.

Ajax the Great is the shield that protects the Achaean Host, known for his unsurpassed strength and huge stature. His unit roster relies on slow, but very heavily equipped defensive infantry to hold the line, while his powerful missile units take advantage of protected positions.

Diomedes – the King of Argos – is a veteran in the ways of war and has used his martial might to establish Argos as an exceedingly powerful city, second only to great Mycenae. His unit roster is specialized in crushing attacks with well-rounded axe and sword infantry, combined with quick flanking units from surprising locations.

The Ajax & Diomedes Faction Pack also introduces free content for all players of A Total War Saga: TROY. This includes access to Hephaestus the god of blacksmiths and volcanoes, and the Divine Craftsman Epic Agent.

Details on Ajax & Diomedes can be found on the total war FAQ here.

Ajax & Diomedes Faction Pack:

  • 2 New Factions – Salamis (Ajax) and Argos (Diomedes).
  • 18 new units – Including Salamis Marines, Argive Swordmasters , Ajax’ Wall and more.
  • Paragon units – Veteran versions of regular units led by an officer.
  • 4 new faction mechanics & diplomatic options.
  • New Troy event – Stealing the Palladium.
  • Thebes and its seven gates campaign model and battle map.

Free Content:

  • New god – Hephaestus
  • New Epic Agent – The Divine Craftsman

AtGames ArcadeNet Arcade Game Streaming Service Available Now

2021/01/14
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Geek News, News

AtGames®, a leader in interactive entertainment products today announced the immediate availability of the ArcadeNet® streaming games service exclusively for Legends Arcade Family products. Now out of beta, the ArcadeNet® service provides instant access to a growing library of arcade, console, and pinball games.

With ArcadeNet® you get easy-to-use, one-click-play of a growing library of amazing arcade, console, and pinball titles that are optimized for Legends Arcade Family devices. To start, there are a diverse range of titles to play, with many more added on a regular basis. You can see more details and sign up here: https://www.atgames.net/arcadenet/. Visit the AtGames E-Store for the latest specials and holiday deals: https://www.atgames.us/.

ArcadeNet® offers a choice of two subscriptions, one free and one paid. The options are:

ArcadeNet® Basic ($0 per month)

With ArcadeNet® Basic, you have access to a limited selection of games from the full ArcadeNet® library and can stream them in up to 720p/30fps quality on one Legends Arcade Family device (one UUID per month). Your ArcadeNet® friends list is unlimited. Multiplayer and voice chat supports up to two (2) players with this service option.

You’ll have streaming access to this limited selection of games for the remainder of the monthly cycle with up to two (2) hours total of arcade and console game streaming and up to one (1) hour total of Cloud pinball streaming. Available titles for ArcadeNet® Basic are rotated on a regular basis and you can assign access to a different Legends Arcade Family device’s UUID after the end of the current monthly cycle.

ArcadeNet® Standard ($20 per month)

With ArcadeNet® Standard, you have access to the full ArcadeNet® library, including arcade, console, and Cloud pinball, and can stream them in up to 1080p/60fps quality on any Legends Arcade Family device you log into. Up to six (6) concurrent device UUIDs can be shared with one ArcadeNet® ID, with one (1) device streaming at a time. Your ArcadeNet® friends list is unlimited. Multiplayer and voice chat supports up to four (4) players with this service option. And like with Cloud BYOG™, subscriptions are stackable, so you can add more months at any time, e.g., buying a 6 month subscription after a 1 month subscription gets you 7 months total.

Active ArcadeNet® Standard subscribers also receive a 10% discount on all Direct2Drive.com (https://www.direct2drive.com/) purchases (automatically applied with ArcadeNet® login), as well as access to additional deals, exclusive giveaways, and other coupons.

Full Pricing Options and Current ArcadeNet® Standard Deals

The Legends Arcade Family includes the full-size Legends Ultimate home arcade and Legends Pinball machine, Legends Gamer Pro and Gamer Mini wireless tabletop controllers, Legends Core open and connected streaming arcade game console, and other devices with authentic controls running on the Legends Arcade Platform. This platform allows for a range of impressive connected features, including ArcadeNet®, BYOG™, and universal global leaderboards. More information can be found at https://arcades.atgames.net/.

The Medium Live-Action Trailer Released

2021/01/14
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Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Bloober Team, the studio behind acclaimed horror games including Blair Witch, Observer: System Redux and Layers of Fear, today released a live action trailer for its upcoming psychological horror title, The Medium.

The cinematic two-and-half-minute trailer was produced in cooperation with award-winning VFX and animation studio Platige Image, with academy award nominee Tomasz Bagiński serving as Writer and Creative Producer, and talented Paweł Maślona as Director.

The trailer brings to life in stunning detail the game’s unique atmosphere and art style inspired by painter Zdzisław Beksiński – in addition the key characters central to the game’s mystery, including Marianna the titular medium, an enigmatic man named Thomas, a spirit called Sadness, and The Maw, a deceptive and hostile entity who can travel between the material and spirit world.

“The Medium is a game with a very strong narrative backbone. The most important thing for me was to understand what the essence of this story is, who its heroes are and its tone,” said Writer & Creative Producer, Bagiński. “The task was to lean as hard as possible on the emotional side of the story while trying to keep as many of the twists as possible a secret. The script is supposed to build a certain mood rather than reveal a story.”

Bagiński is an academy award-nominated and Bafta-winning filmmaker, visualist and storyteller. He was responsible for directing the now-iconic cinematics for such games as The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, as well as Microsoft and Ubisoft productions.

While the live-action trailer takes a thematic, atmospheric and character-driven approach to The Medium, Bloober Team also recently released an extended 14-minute gameplay trailer that can be seen at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJi-7Ue_7ms. Players will be able to fully recognize and appreciate the many references and interesting details included as part of the live-action trailer once they have the chance to play the game later this month.

“The Medium is our biggest and most ambitious project to date,” said Piotr Babieno, CEO, Bloober Team. “When we thought who could write a live action trailer for the game, Tomasz Bagiński quickly became the most natural choice. After all, his Oscar-nominated The Cathedral was also inspired by the art of Zdzisław Beksiński, just like the spirit world in our game. I’m personally very happy that we could create something together.”

Players can head to www.themediumgame.com to preorder on Steam, Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store at the price of $49.99/€49.99/£41.74 with a 10% off discount before launch. Players who pre order via Steam will receive The Medium Original Soundtrack (by Akira Yamaoka and Arkadiusz Reikowski) and The Art of The Medium (digital artbook).

Developed and published by Bloober Team, and rated “M for Mature” by the ESRB and PEGI 18, The Medium will launch on Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store on Jan. 28.

For more information on The Medium, please visit www.themediumgame.com