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The Big Con Character Audition Trailer

Indie developer Mighty Yell and publisher Skybound Games are paging to say the ‘90s cross-country adventure game The Big Con will launch on Aug. 31, 2021, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam for $14.99 / €12,49 / £10.74. A classic teenage coming-of-age story, The Big Con is a hilarious trip featuring open-ended narrative, sneaky situations, puzzles and exploration… and lots of petty theft and grifting!

Mighty Yell’s new behind-the-scenes trailer announcing The Big Con’s release date is a deep dive into the ongoing process to audition for the game’s sweeping, sprawling screenplay, an unabridged manuscript of thirteen weighty words (not a typo, it’s 13 words long). With each individual syllable carrying so much theatrical gravitas, there seemed only one logical solution: invite fans to submit their own recorded performances for a chance to have their voice appear in the game itself!

Mighty Yell asked some of gaming’s most accomplished thespians to spread the word about this search for the industry’s next big stars. Four greats who will not appear in The Big Con itself, but who are featured in the game’s new trailer — Troy Baker (The Last of Us, Uncharted), Dave Fennoy (The Walking Dead), Melissa Hutchison (The Walking Dead), and Erika Ishii (Apex Legends, Destiny 2) — have helped kick off this fun community contest today.

From July 22 until July 29, those based in the United States can submit your very own audition tape! We’ve made it radically easy for anyone to rival some of the industry’s best voice talent. It’s never been simpler: just go to https://www.thebigcongame.com/bigcontest to learn how.

The Big Con is all about Ali, a teenage con artist trying to save her mom’s video store from unscrupulous loan sharks any way she can. In this colorful adventure filled with punchy puzzles and dialogue, how you make that money is up to you: travel across the country picking pockets and locks, persuading marks, sneaking around in disguises, and even profiting off the latest plushie fad.

Orcs Must Die! 3 Launch Trailer

Robot Entertainment, an independent development and publishing studio, today launches Orcs Must Die! 3 on Xbox One, Xbox One Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility, Steam, and with streaming via GeForce NOW. The critically acclaimed series that’s been enjoyed by over eight millions players is now available for console and PC players to unleash orc-devastating mayhem.

Orcs Must Die! 3 brings a brand new campaign and story to the world’s #1 orc-murder simulator. In addition, players will have access to new weapons and traps, and can use them in an all-new challenging and lethal Scramble Mode, where our heroes must adapt to and overcome a series of challenges and modifiers that add new excitement to the battlefield. Also new to the franchise are War Scenarios and War Machines, featuring massive scale and destruction. Fan favorites such as Weekly Challenges and Endless Mode return to add even more orc-slaying fun.

To celebrate the release of Orcs Must Die! 3 on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation, the development team at Robot Entertainment is giving away a custom Orcs Must Die! 3 PC! Winners will be contacted via email on August 2. Must be 18 or older. This contest is limited to United States residents only. Full PC specs: Intel i9 10900K CPU, ATX Z490 Motherboard, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 32GB DDR4 Memory, 1TB M.2 drive, 700W PSU, 240mm AIO CPU Cooler, Five 120mm RGB Fans, Win 10 Home 64bit, and a custom case that comes with a freakin’ Orc!

Visit here to enter: https://gleam.io/Hea8y/orcs-must-die-3-custom-pc-giveaway

Truck Driver – Premium Edition PS5 XSX Launch Date

Truck Driver is set to launch as Truck Driver – Premium Edition on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 30 this year. This Premium Edition will contain revamped truck models and will utilize the graphics-processing capabilities of the next-gen consoles. All previous DLC are also included, such as the ‘Paint Jobs’ DLCs, the ‘Hidden Places & Damage System’ DLC, as well as the recently-announced ‘Heading North’ DLC.

In this Premium Edition, choose between resembling the pride of either the US, Germany, France or the UK with the ‘Paint Jobs’ DLCs. Additionally, a damage system is also included with the ‘Hidden Places & Damage System’ DLC, along with three hidden locations and five new AI vehicles. Lastly, included is also a brand-new map that features Nordic-inspired landscapes and a scenic country called Mangefjell. The trailers, trucks and cargos have also been remodeled to work with next-gen consoles.

Sphere – Flying Cities Announcement Trailer

Publisher Assemble Entertainment today unveiled the latest title to join its award-winning roster: Sphere – Flying Cities. Developed by Hexagon Sphere Games, Sphere – Flying Cities is a sci-fi city-builder expected to launch on Steam Early Access this autumn. Taking place in a post-apocalyptic future, the game sees players manage the well-being of the Earth’s very first flying city inhabited by the planet’s last remaining humans. Utilizing a mix of strategy, simulation, and survival elements, Sphere ensures there’s no limit to the truly extraordinary, immersive gameplay scenarios that can be constructed.

In the not-so-distant future, Earth’s moon has been struck by a massive asteroid. With the fallout rendering the terrestrial surface uninhabitable, the ecosystem of the planet collapses. Facing complete annihilation, humanity makes one final and desperate attempt to survive — thanks to newly-created anti-gravity technology, the first (and possibly last) faction of flying cities ascends as the ultimate bastion of the human race.

As Commander, you’ve been granted an impossible task: rebuild, restructure, and protect the last of society in an uninhabitable environment. Your primary weapon and invaluable tool? An anti-gravity device you’ll use to navigate the upper atmosphere and the daunting unknown. Stay vigilant, as each decision could have ghastly consequences; be prepared to lay it all on the line to succeed, else risk losing everything you worked for.

Key Features of Sphere – Flying Cities:

  • Build It and They Will Come: Erect a living, thriving city with over 30 different building types and maintain your ecosystem via resource management mastery and infrastructure supported by independent economic cycles
  • Don’t Look Down: Ensure your anti-gravity device and its expanding deflector shield are kept in tip-top shape at all times, as an insufficient power supply will result in a quick (and painful) demise
  • Send in the Robots: Utilize drones and other scout technologies in hazardous environments to quickly construct buildings, harvest resources, and search for stranded survivors. You may even find rare materials in uncharted territories!
  • A Geologist in Space: Research new technologies to improve the efficiency of every aspect of your city and withstand a plethora of (un)natural disasters like geomagnetic storms, asteroids, and poisonous clouds
  • A Delicate Ecosystem: The well-being of your people is crucial to the success of the mission. Carefully tend to the needs of your colonists by supplying food, healthcare, and shelter. But don’t forget, the survival of many may require the deaths of the few. Sacrifices are an inevitable imperative.

Developed by Hexagon Sphere Games and published by Assemble Entertainment, Sphere – Flying Cities will make its debut on Steam via Early Access later this year. Learn more and add the game to your wishlist here.

Steam Next Fest: October 2021 Edition Announced

Steam Next Fest is back with a new batch of upcoming games to celebrate! The October 2021 Edition will run October 1st through 7th, featuring demos, live developer chats, and livestreams- and it’s all free.

It’s also an opportunity for developers to get early feedback and build an audience ahead of a future launch on Steam.

Discover what’s next by trying out demos in every genre from all over the world, and wishlist your favorites.

For more information on Steam Next Fest: October 2021 Edition (and to set a reminder to get notified when the event starts) please visit: https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nextfest

GWENT: Price of Power EP2: Thanedd Coup Teaser Trailer

CD PROJEKT RED announces that Thanedd Coup — the next expansion for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — is coming for free to PC, Apple M1 Macs, iOS, and Android.

Releasing on August 3rd, Thanedd Coup will introduce 26 new cards to GWENT — 4 cards of different rarities per faction and 2 neutrals — offering fresh tactics and tricks for players to utilize during battle. It will also continue the storyline of the Price of Power expansion set — this time revolving around the Thanedd Coup itself; a deadly clash between mages of Nilfgaard and mages of the North which occurred during a conclave held on Thanedd Island.

Thanedd Coup is the second installment of the three-part expansion set titled Price of Power. In anticipation of the upcoming release, players can take advantage of the Price of Power Expansion Pass offer — which features a set of vanities, including the exclusive Pyre coin, as well as instant access to all premium Price of Power cards from each of the set’s expansions as they’re made available. More details on the Expansion Pass can be found by checking out the in-game store, as well as the official Price of Power website.

Learn More About the Price of Power Expansion Set

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is available for free on PC via GOG.COM and Steam, Apple M1 Macs running macOS, as well as on Android and iOS. For more information on GWENT, visit playgwent.com.

Stuntman Official Trailer Disney+

Today, Disney+ revealed the official trailer and key art for “Stuntman,” streaming on Friday, July 23. The documentary film follows legendary stuntman Eddie Braun as he attempts one of the most dangerous stunts in history. Contemplating retirement and having survived over three decades of hellacious car crashes, explosions, high falls and death-defying leaps, Eddie decides to complete what his childhood hero never finished – the infamous Snake River Canyon rocket jump – an audacious televised event that almost killed famed daredevil, Evel Knievel.

 

MARVEL Halloween Comic Book Extravaganza Announced

On October 27th, visit your local participating comic shop for MARVEL HALLOWEEN COMIC BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA! The Halloween retailer event is back, giving fans a chance to pick up copies of best-selling comics starring some of Marvel’s hottest characters.

Swing into the latest adventures of Miles Morales in MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #1, the beginning of Saladin Ahmed and Javier Garrón’s critically acclaimed run on the mega-popular Brooklyn-based Spider-Man. Catch up with Kate Bishop ahead of her big debut in HAWKEYE #1 by writer Kelly Thompson and artist Leonardo Romero. Enter the golden age of the Jedi in STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC #1, the hit series by writer Cavan Scott and artist Ario Anindito that takes readers into the new era of Star Wars storytelling. And witness the rise of a new Daredevil in DAREDEVIL #28, the start of a new arc in Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto’s Eisner-nominated run that sees Elektra take over as the protector of Hell’s Kitchen. All four of these stellar issues serve as perfect entry points for newcomers to the Marvel Universe and True Believers alike!

Stay tuned for more information and check with your local comic shop to see if they’ll be participating in this year’s MARVEL HALLOWEEN COMIC BOOK EXTRAVAGANZA!

Disney’s Jungle Cruise Now Available for Disney+ Premier Access Pre-Order

Starting today, fans can pre-order Premier Access on Disney+ and purchase movie tickets to Disney’s “Jungle Cruise” to be among the first to stream or watch the film in select theaters on Friday, July 30. Additionally, a brand-new, action-packed featurette for the movie and exciting new clip are now available.

Disney+ subscribers can pre-order Premier Access to “Jungle Cruise” from July 14 – July 29 for $29.99 in the U.S. and Canada. Once subscribers get Premier Access to the movie, they can watch it as many times as they want on any platform where Disney+ is available, with an active Disney+ subscription.

Pre-order Premier Access on Disney+ for $29.99: https://www.disneyplus.com/junglecruise

Fans can also purchase advance theater tickets through Fandango to see the movie on the big screen in select cinemas.

Advance theater tickets now on sale at https://www.fandango.com/jungle-cruise-2021-213311/movie-overview

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Sorcerer Update Trailer

French independent development studio and veteran pen and paper players, Tactical Adventures announced the Sorcerer update is now available for its tactical RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister. The new update will feature items promised to backers during the 2019 Solasta: Crown of the Magister Kickstarter campaign, the Sorcerer class, and Iron Man difficulty option. The Sorcerer update will include 3 new subclasses, new dungeon maker environments, Brazilian-Portuguese and Russian localizations, Mod.io for GOG as well as bug fixes, ongoing polish, and game stabilization.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister released Steam version 1.0 on May 27 and has seen consistent positive media and user reviews. The Sorcerer class update is the first major update since 1.0 release, with more updates and DLC on the horizon Solasta: Crown of the Magister gameplay keeps getting better and better.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Sorcerer Update Features:

  • New Class: The Sorcerer class offers 3 new subclasses (Draconic BloodlineMana Painter & Child of the Rift), new features, clothes, and body modifications.
  • New Game Mode: Iron Man Mode features a new difficulty option for players who are ready to level up the challenge. Live by the dice, die by the dice.
  • New Dungeon Maker Environments: more Dungeon Maker options include: Woodland, Sewers and Catacombs.
  • Localization: Russian and Brazilian Portuguese for text and subtitles
  • Mod.io for GoG and Microsoft Game Pass
  • Bux fixes, polilsh and stabilization

Wizards of the Coast has granted Tactical Adventures a license to use the Dungeon & Dragons SRD 5.1 content and rules in Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

Solasta is a team-based tactical role-playing game where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. The dynamic and mysterious world features elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Players can position ranged characters on high vantage points or send their rogue down into shafts and caverns to scope out what lies ahead. In Solasta, light is a tool to explore the depths and hallows of dungeons or can be used as a weapon against the creatures of the dark, but if players are not careful, it will give away the party’s position to nasty creatures bent on their demise.