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WRC 9 Rally Japan Gameplay Trailer

2020/08/05

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After New Zealand and Kenya, NACON and KT Racing studio are happy to present Rally Japan, a brand-new round for the 2020 season that players will find in WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. WRC 9 is due to be released on September 3rd 2020 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC from the Epic Games Store, then on PlayStation®5, Xbox One Series X and Nintendo Switch™ at a later date.

Making its return for the first time since 2011 is Rally Japan, in which players can enjoy the thrilling mountains and forests of the Aichi and Gifu districts, that will host the WRC season’s finale in November. Just like the real WRC drivers, in WRC 9 players can master the demanding course with its narrow asphalt roads and aggressive corners, while also navigating the lush environment which affects the driver’s visibility.

Discover Rally Japan in WRC 9 in a brand-new gameplay video:

WRC 9 will be available on September 3rd, 2020 on Xbox One, PS4™ and PC from the Epic Games Store. Release timing for Xbox Series X, PS5™ and Nintendo Switch will be announced at a later date.

Standard et Deluxe Digital Editions of WRC 9, are currently available for pre-order on Xbox Live, PlayStore and EPIC Games Store for PC.

The Ren & Stimpy Show Being Reimagined on Comedy Central

2020/08/05

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Today, Comedy Central announced a reimagination of the Emmy®-nominated cult hit The Ren & Stimpy Show as it continues to double down on adult-focused animation, unlocking and reinventing a treasure chest of IP across ViacomCBS to complement South Park, including the newly announced Beavis and Butt-Head from Mike Judge and Daria spin-off Jodie.

“I want to thank our partners at Nick Animation as we re-imagine these iconic characters with a new creative team,” said Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer for ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group.”

Nickelodeon launched the original Ren & Stimpy alongside Rugrats and Doug in 1991, where it quickly catapulted into the pop culture zeitgeist with its dark humor, vivid imagination and critical acclaim. Often thought of as an adult series at the time, the iconic dog and cat duo are consistently ranked among the top animated characters of all time.

“We are excited to reinvent this iconic franchise with a new creative team and our partners at the Nickelodeon Animation Studio,” said Chris McCarthy, President of ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group. “Ren & Stimpy joins our rapidly expanding roster of adult animation including South Park, Beavis and Butt-Head and Clone High as we continue to reimagine our treasure chest of beloved IP for new generations.”

Spitlings Launch Trailer

2020/08/04

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

Have you ever seen a Spitling before? Colorful, rectangular, spitting teeth? You haven‘t? Well, then it’s about time! A Spitling is a peaceful and happy little creature, but the utopian tranquility of their skyscraper town has been violently disrupted, and their friends are entrapped by all-consuming slime blobs.

So brush your teeth, grab your friends, and embark on a rescue mission of a different kind! The hardcore arcade co-op game Spitlings pits you against bouncing bubbles. Jump, bob, and weave to avoid their touch and spit your teeth at them to make them pop. Clear all of the 100+ levels and free the trapped Spitlings!

Spitlings is available starting today, August 4th, on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch for $ 14.99 / € 14,99 / £ 13,49.

Razer Launches New Xbox Version of Kishi Universal Mobile Gaming Controller

2020/08/04

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Geek News, Mobile News, News, Xbox One News

Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers. Razer announces the immediate availability of the Razer Kishi Universal Mobile Gaming Controller for Android (Xbox), a new accessory enabling seamless gameplay of over 100 Xbox favorites on most smartphones with a USB-C connection, directly from the cloud through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

This Designed for Xbox version of the Razer Kishi is optimized for cloud gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and includes a 14-day free trial subscription. The device can also be used with compatible downloaded Android games.

This version adds the convenience of integrated Xbox Nexus, View, and Menu buttons to the feature set of the existing Razer Kishi Universal Gaming Controller for Android™ product.

For more information, please visit Razer.com/gaming-controllers/razer-kishi.

Cloud gaming will become available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate beginning September 15 and requires a compatible controller to play. The Razer Kishi is an essential add-on for console style control in the most portable, ergonomic, and low latency design available.

WHEN: August 4, 2020

WHERE: Razer.com, Microsoft.com, Amazon, and other authorized Razer retailers.

PRICE: Razer Kishi Universal Mobile Gaming Controller for Android (Xbox) – $99.99 USD / €109.99 MSRP, including a 14-day trial of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

This is the Zodiac Speaking Announced

2020/08/04

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

$13 000 and world fame – this is what This is the Zodiac Speaking developers are aiming for! Today Punch Punk Games (developer) and Klabater (publisher) have launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign designed to expand the community and scale of its extremely ambitious project.

This is the Zodiac Speaking was created by a team of award-winning writers, developers, acclaimed musicians, and a legendary music label and will be available on September 24, 2020 for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms. More details below!

Visit the Kickstarter page!

This is the Zodiac Speaking is a fact-based single-player noir/psychological thriller based on the story of Zodiac, one of the most famous never-caught serial killers. It mixes vintage ’70s California visuals and an original epic cinematic soundtrack with gameplay elements that include classic horror, investigation, stealth mechanics, and multiple endings to discover. It offers two unique gameplay modes, one that blends storytelling with stealth action gameplay and the other (Detective Mode) that emphasizes immersive investigative storytelling.

Play as San Francisco journalist Robert Hartnell. Robert receives a mysterious phone call from the serial killer Zodiac who greets him with the infamous ‘hello, this is the Zodiac speaking’. This single event kicks off a series of events that will take Robert down a spiraling path toward confronting one of America’s most notorious killers and…his own past.

“This is the Zodiac Speaking is a true American crime story. The Zodiac killer is ingrained in American pop culture. And though this game is by no means a homage to serial killers, it’s a story about their victims and the people who survived,” said Krzysztof Grudziński, Director and Narrative Designer in Punch Punk Games “The selection of Zodiac is the backdrop we are using to tell a unique story about a troubled protagonist, a San Francisco based journalist Robert Hartnell, who one day receives an ominous phone call. We look forward to sharing Robert’s story with you on September 24, regardless of the level of campaign’ success.”

MORE THAN A GAME! Meet the amazing team behind This is the Zodiac Speaking

The co-author of the script to This is the Zodiac Speaking is Lukasz Orbitowski, one of the best Polish writers, laureate of the ultra-prestigious Paszporty Polityki pop-cultural award and nominated for the Nike Award (most important literature prize). Orbitowski is one of Poland’s most important horror authors. Together with Krzysztof Grudziński, Head of Punch Punk Games, they plunged into the dark and dangerous 70s to produce an immersive and mature story.

Music for the game was created by AGIM, a restless innovator and experimenter of the Polish electronic music scene. The official soundtrack from the game will be published in Europe (digital distribution and vinyl edition) by a legendary electronic music label, Pias Recordings. The amazing soundtrack prepared by A_GIM, an acclaimed DJ, instantly sparked the interest among the Pias team. Pias will work with Klabater, the publisher of the game.

“It rarely happens you gather so many talented people behind one game. And it is even more impressive when you consider the fact that This is the zodiac Speaking is an ambitious narrative game,” said Michal Gembicki, Joint-CEO in Klabater. “Acclaimed musicians, awarded writers, and of course very talented Punch Punk development team lead by Krzysztof Grudziński, they are all on board. I’m really excited about this joint cooperation. Narrative games at their best!”

Game Features:

Discover the facts and evidence-based story of America’s most famous never-caught serial killer.
Experience the story from the perspective of a person who survived the attack of the serial killer, face your trauma, and run an investigation that will lead you to the truth about Zodiac.
Unravel the details behind the murders, visit locations inspired by the original crime scenes, experience real psychological sessions that will help you to manage your traumas.
Reveal 3 alternative endings, all based upon your investigation decisions.
Enjoy the atmospheric film music and original retro-inspired art style.
Travel to the vintage ’70s and feel the old-school vibe while visiting faithfully depicted California’s hallmark spots from the past.

Visit This is the Zodiac Speaking Steam page! This is the Zodiac Speaking is scheduled for September 24 2020 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Spellbreak to Feature Cross-Platform Progression

2020/08/04

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

Award-winning independent game developer Proletariat today announced that their highly-anticipated magic-focused battle royale title, Spellbreak, will be one of the first titles on the market to support cross-progression when it launches for PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

Players will be able to create a Spellbreak account and access it on any supported platform to maintain their game progression, customizations, and stats. Players will also be able to use their account to easily find friends and create cross-platform squads.

“Breaking new ground in multiplayer titles has been Proletariat’s mission since the beginning,” said Seth Sivak, CEO of Proletariat, Inc. “Introducing cross-progression means you can play Spellbreak however you want, with whomever you want, and always ensure your progress in-game follows you to whatever platform you’re playing on. If you’ve leveled up to Master Toxicologist on your PlayStation 4, all of the time you have invested is still with you if you log-in to your game on PC, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch.”

Spellbreak is a AAA fantasy battle royale experience featuring epic magic combat and powerful spellcasting. Players choose a class, weave spectacular spell combinations, and fight to become an all-powerful battlemage. Featuring a deep item and class system, Spellbreak allows players to dominate the Hollow Lands as a solo competitor or conquer their foes with friends in a non-stop quest for survival. For more information, please visit www.playspellbreak.com. Streamers, influencers, and content creators are also encouraged to sign up for Spellbreak’s Creators List at: https://go.playspellbreak.com/creators. Join one of gaming’s largest Discord communities at discord.gg/spellbreak.

Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest Dev Diary #1

2020/07/31

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Rage gets things done. The first dev diary about the upcoming game of savage horror – Werewolf: The Apocalypse – Heart of the Forest has been released.

Heart of the Forest is a narrative adventure game based on the legendary role-playing system Werewolf: The Apocalypse. You play as Maia, a young woman looking to uncover her family’s history. In the pursuit of past mysteries, she arrives at the Białowieża Forest, an ancient wilderness full of ancient and dangerous secrets.

Different Tales and Walkabout Games have prepared an entire series of short stories presenting their history with the World of Darkness setting and their views on the werewolf mythos. They will also discuss various elements of the game, including art, design, and characters.

The first entry in the dev diary series explains how our lead designer got into Werewolf: The Apocalypse. Incidentally, him becoming a fan included being bit by a dog. Learn more in the video above.

Drone Swarm Story Trailer

2020/07/31

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Drone Swarm, the upcoming sci-fi strategy adventure game for PC will offer space fans not only control over a swarm of 32,000 drones, but also an exciting story that will catapult them directly into a gripping fight for mankind’s survival in the vast expanses of an unknown galaxy. Your main mission is to find a New Earth for the remaining human survivors after a catastrophic attack by the swarm you now control has devastated Earth. Now that everything you once knew has been reduced to ashes, you have become humanity’s last hope.

Gain some first impressions of the unique story of Drone Swarm in today’s story trailer:

The end of earth

21st January 2111 – Out of nowhere a gigantic sphere arrived in our orbit and a swarm of alien drones attacked Earth. This was the day life as we knew it came to an end. Families were ripped apart and cities destroyed, but people fought to survive until the very end. Mankind however did not stand a chance. Carter, an ex-soldier, and his brother Ayden tried to save as many helpless inhabitants of their city as possible – but when the military unleashed all available nukes in a last desperate attempt of defense, the fires of apocalypse consumed the planet.

The last of hope of mankind

When Earth laid in ruins and only a few survivors were left to hopelessly fight the swarm, Ayden subconsciously found out that he is the key to end this destruction – but it came with a heavy price: he had to sacrifice his own life. Ayden was able to transfer is soul into a drone and with this gained the ability to control it. Other 32.000 human psionics like Ayden resolved to sacrifice themselves as well to save the remains of humanity. This was how the psionics became mankind’s last hope. Another powerful psionic, Eva, discovered her special connection to the Sphere itself. Through it she was able understand its nature and found a way to build the Argo – an interstellar ship built around the Sphere designed for the search of New Earth.

The story in Drone Swarm

With the swarm now under human control you lead this mission as Captain Carter – the swarm is yours to command. But you are not alone, your fellow crew members will help you to accomplish your mission. But be careful, there are risks waiting. You will encounter unknown alien races. The Voohr and the Dashan are the two dominant factions in this region of the galaxy, only it is not predictable whether they are willing to talk or whether it will come to inevitable conflicts.

The team behind the Drone Swarm story

The universe and story of Drone Swarm is the result of a collaboration between 451 Media and stillalive studios. 451 Media, co-founded by star director Michael Bay, will publish Drone Swarm comics that tell the prequel story. Meanwhile, Austrian developer stillalive studios is working with publisher astragon Entertainment on an action-packed strategy adventure game in which you will control 32,000 drones against a wide variety of enemies.

Drone Swarm will be released in fall 2020 on Steam. It will have voiceovers in English and German. In addition to the two dubbed languages, there will be subtitles in 13 languages. A detailed listing can already be found on the Steam store page.

QuakeCon 2020 Schedule Revealed

2020/07/30

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We’re just over a week away from the kickoff of QuakeCon at Home, the global online event that will bring the fun and comradery of QuakeCon to the safety of home. We’re excited to celebrate the 25th annual QuakeCon with a global Super Stream, featuring a full weekend of nonstop live content from around the world. The schedule is packed with three days of celebrity influencer streams, live concerts, charity fundraising, developer panels and much more. The weekend kicks off with the traditional QuakeCon Welcome at 12 p.m. ET on August 7 and wraps up at 11 p.m. ET on August 9.

Fans can find everything they want to watch at twitch.tv/bethesda. For the full schedule and information, please check in at bethesda.net.

Here are some highlights fans can look forward to:

Friday, August 7

· QuakeCon Digital Welcome with Pete Hines: 12 p.m. ET

· Representation in Video Games panel discussion: 5 p.m. ET

· Prey Tell, an interview with Actress Janina Gavankar and Lead Producer Susan Kath: 6:00 p.m. ET

· DOOM Eternal Panel with Hugo Martin & Marty Stratton: 7:30 p.m. ET

Saturday, August 8

· CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story Podcast – QuakeCon at Home Edition: 3 p.m. ET

· Dishonored Tabletop RPG featuring Arkane Studios’ Harvey Smith: 6 p.m. ET

· ESO Stream with Top UFC Middleweight Rob Whittaker: 11 p.m. ET

Sunday, August 9

· Fallout 76: Global Community Team Free Play: 8 a.m. ET

· Dishonored Tabletop Continued!: 1 p.m. ET

· Quake World Championship – Grand Finals: 5 p.m. ET

· Watch Poiised get scared half to death playing The Evil Within: 9 p.m. ET

Charity Initiatives
We are excited to continue QuakeCon’s charitable legacy in both a global and local way. QuakeCon viewers will be able to join us in donating to organizations directly from the official QuakeCon at Home Twitch stream, including Direct Relief, UNICEF, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and The Trevor Project.

QuakeCon at Home will also have new, exclusive “Dogvahkiin” and “Catodemon” t-shirts for sale, with 100 percent of the profits going to both our long-time Dallas animal adoption partner, Dallas Pets Alive, as well as FOUR PAWS, a global animal welfare organization.

Free Games and In-Game Goodies!
Once QuakeCon at Home kicks off, there will be a number of free game and in-game loot giveaways over the course of the weekend. Check them out below:

· QUAKE for Free! – Throughout the weekend of QuakeCon, players can login to Bethesda.net and obtain a free digital copy of the original Quake on the Bethesda launcher. You must be logged into your Bethesda.net account to claim the free game.

· Donate for QUAKE II – If donations reach the $10,000 mark, players will be granted a free digital copy of QUAKE II on the Bethesda launcher at a point soon after the event.

· ESO In-Game Pet – Watch any of the official ESO streams each day and you will receive a QuakeCon-unique Twitch Drop, the Flame Atronach Pony pet, in addition to Ouroboros Crown Crates! Make sure you link your ESO and Twitch accounts ahead of time to qualify.

· DOOM Eternal QuakeCon Slayer Skin – DOOM Eternal players can access a free in-game QuakeCon Slayer Skin, icon, and player badge across all platforms. Available until August 11.

· QUAKE Champions Railgun Skin – Claim a free, exclusive QuakeCon 2020 Railgun skin in QUAKE Champions.

· Fallout 76 Sheepsquatch Outfit and Mr. Fuzzy Backpack Demonic Variants – Claim these free in-game items from the Atomic Shop all weekend during QuakeCon, available across all platforms.

QuakeCon Twitch Team
This year the global QuakeCon community will unite and connect for the first time through the official QuakeCon at Home Twitch Team. The Team will celebrate QuakeCon, play and share games, and help raise money for the QuakeCon-supported charities. Some players will be featured on the QuakeCon Twitch Team page. You can register to be part of the QuakeCon Twitch Team here: https://quakecon.bethesda.net/en/signup/

Official QuakeCon at Home Swag
With luck, this will be the only QuakeCon at Home we ever have to hold, so this year’s tee-shirt will be truly one-of-a-kind. QuakeCon collectors still have a chance to pick up their QuakeCon at Home merch to complete the set!
– NA Bethesda Gear Store: https://beth.games/2ZtStON
– EU Bethesda Gear Store: beth.games/31E3vUq

QuakeCon Partner Giveaways
QuakeCon at Home’s amazing partners have put together some awesome giveaways for fans who tune into our streams and interact with us on Twitter at @QuakeCon and @Bethesda. Check out just a few of those giveaways to look out for over the course of the event below and stay tuned to learn how to win them!

· noblechairs is giving away two of their amazing chairs, one Fallout and the other DOOM themed

· One custom DOOM Eternal Xbox One X

· One custom DOOM Eternal PS4 Pro

· A number of Razer Peripheral Prize Packages

· Four Alienware 410K Keyboards

· A SteelSeries Ultimate Peripheral Prize pack including an Apex Pro keyboard, an Arctis Pro headset, and Rival 650 Wireless mouse

· ViewSonic Elite Gaming Monitors and Portable Projectors

· Along with a number of Full Peripheral Prize Packages, One grand prize collection from our friends at Corsair, Elgato, and Origin of a keyboard, mouse, mousepad, headset, origin PC, Elgato streamdeck, keylight, cam link & wave microphone

NASCAR Heat 5 DLC Announced

2020/07/29

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Developer 704Games and publisher Motorsport Games have announced that the first major DLC update for NASCAR Heat 5, officially licensed by NASCAR, will be available to purchase on July 30. This new content pack, included in the Season Pass and priced at $12.99 for non-Season Pass players, includes 41 NASCAR Cup Series paint schemes, 10 NASCAR Xfinity Series schemes, and three new in-game challenges.

The following paint schemes are included in the DLC Pack:

NASCAR Cup Series: Alex Bowman (Axalta), Alex Bowman (Cincinnati), Aric Almirola (Pure Farmland), Austin Dillon (Keep America Beautiful), Brad Keselowski (Alliance Parts), Chad Finchum (Smithbuilt), Chase Elliott (Hooters), Chase Elliott (Mountain Dew Zero), Chase Elliott (Unifirst), Chris Buescher (Sunny D), Christopher Bell (Procore), Clint Bowyer (Blue Def), Cole Custer (Haas Tooling), Corey LaJoie (Drydene), Corey LaJoie (Pala Casino), Daniel Suarez (Commscope), Denny Hamlin (FedEx Freight), Denny Hamlin (FedEx Ground), Erik Jones (Craftsman), Erik Jones (Sports Clips), Erik Jones (Stanley), J.H. Nemecheck (Berrys Bulletts), J.H. Nemecheck (FAS), Joey Gase (Donate Life), Joey Logano (AAA SoCal), Kevin Harvick (Jimmy Johns), Kurt Busch (Gear Wrench), Kyle Busch (Fudge Brownie), Kyle Busch (Snickers White), Martin Truex Jr. (SiriusXM), Michael McDowell (FR8 Auctions), Ryan Blaney (Advance Auto), Ryan Blaney (Pennzoil/Menards), Ryan Newman (Koch), Ryan Preece (Velveeta), Timmy Hill (Roof Claim), Tyler Reddick (Alsco), Tyler Reddick (I Am Second), Tyler Reddick (Tame the Beast), William Byron (Color of the Year) and William Byron (Hertz).

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Anthony Alfredo (Anderson’s Maple Syrup), Austin Cindric (Odyssey Battery), Brandon Jones (Toyota Service Centers), Brandon Jones (Turtle Wax/Menards), Chase Briscoe (Highpoint), Daniel Hemric (Southpoint), Joe Graf Jr. (Bucked Up Energy), Noah Gragson (Nationwide Children’s), Tommy Joe Martins (Skyview) and Vinnie Miller (Koolbox).

NASCAR Heat 5 is available now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. It delivers the ultimate NASCAR video game experience, with 34 authentic tracks across the country in single-player, two-player split-screen, and online multiplayer for up to 40 racers.