Author - Jerry Paxton

Bungie Releases Destiny 2: The Final Shape Launch Trailer

Bungie released the latest trailer leading up to the launch of Destiny 2: The Final Shape on June 4, 2024. Guardians will travel into The Pale Heart of the Traveler to aid the Vanguard leading to a final confrontation with their ultimate adversary, the Witness.

The final cinematic for Season of the Wish and the year of Lightfall was revealed last week, which featured the first encounter of Cayde-6 and Crow inside the Traveler.

Soon enough, Guardians will head into the Traveler and wield the powers of Light and Darkness to aid them on their journey against the Witness and its army, when Destiny 2: The Final Shape launches next Tuesday, June 4.

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Retail Exclusive at Video Games Plus in North America

Get ready to dive back into the world of Khorinis! On June 27, the legendary RPGs Gothic Classic and Gothic II Complete Classic will make their much-anticipated debut on the Nintendo Switch. Today, Video Games Plus and THQ Nordic are thrilled to announce an exclusive retail partnership, bringing this epic saga to fans across North America.

These beloved titles, known for their immersive storylines and rich, detailed worlds, have captivated players for decades. Now, a new generation of gamers will have the opportunity to experience the magic of Gothic in a handy compilation.

The Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga will be available at a suggested retail price of $39.99 USD / $54.99 CAD, exclusively through Video Games Plus. Don’t miss your chance to secure a copy—pre-orders are now open:
https://videogamesplus.ca/products/gothic-classic-…

To give you a taste of the adventure that awaits, check out the thrilling trailers for both games

Check out the trailers for both games:
Gothic Classic Release Trailer: https://youtu.be/631HECnhMgM
Gothic II Complete Classic Release Trailer: https://youtu.be/iqDvhVgnAwM

Tarot Now Available on Digital

When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never use someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death to escape the future foretold in their readings.

DIGITAL EXTRAS*
A Twist of Fate: Making the Film
Circle of Friends
Killer Outtakes

CAST AND CREW
Written and Directed by: Spenser Cohen & Anna Halberg
Produced by: Leslie Morgenstein, Elysa Koplovitz Dutton, Scott Glassgold
Based on The: Marvel Comics
Executive Producers: Andrew Pfeffer, Scott Strauss, Anna Halberg, Spenser Cohen
Cast: Harriet Slater, Adain Bradley, Avantika, Wolfgang Novogratz, Humberly González, Larsen Thompson, and Jacob Batalon

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 91 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for horror violence, terror, bloody images, some strong language and drug content

Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator Come to Apple Vision Pro

Get your hands on the future! Today, Owlchemy Labs launched Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator for Apple Vision Pro. Job Simulator can be purchased on the visionOS App Store for $19.99 USD, and Vacation Simulator for $29.99 USD.

“Owlchemy Labs has always been committed to pioneering hand tracking technology and putting our games on the most innovative platforms,” Andrew Eiche, CEOwl at Owlchemy Labs, said. “Bringing Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator to Apple Vision Pro feels like the most natural manifestation of our goals. The fully immersive environments look stunning on Apple Vision Pro, and the games have been optimized for the hand- and eye-tracking capabilities of the platform.”

Job Simulator is set in a world where robots have replaced all human jobs. Humans who want a throwback to the old days of working can sign up for a series of job simulations—with a few humorous interpretations of how humans used to work. Job Simulator on Apple Vision Pro includes the Infinite Overtime free content update, allowing players to work a never-ending night shift with endless tasks for each job. Since its launch in 2016, Job Simulator has become a breakout hit, earning high critical praise and selling more than 1 million copies.

Vacation Simulator takes players to “Vacation Island” where the robots discover the true meaning of “time off.” The island is complete with everything a simulated dream vacation needs, including activity-rich destinations and a colorful cast of bots. Vacation Simulator on Apple Vision Pro includes the “Back to Job” free content update, putting players behind Vacation Island’s Poolside Cabana to serve vacationing Bots. Since its launch, Vacation Simulator has joined Job Simulator with more than 1 million copies sold, making Owlchemy Labs the first studio to have multiple platinum VR exclusive titles.

After nearly four years of improving on their experimental hand tracking, Owlchemy has exited the ‘experimental’ phase and is offering the most up-to-date version of Owlchemy’s Hand Tracking for both Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator. Both games are now playable from start to finish with hands-only on Meta Quest. This update enables better movements and organic interactions making both games feel more intuitive and natural while playing without controllers on Quest.

Check out the websites for Job Simulator and Vacation Simulator for more information about each game.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption DLC Reveal Trailer

Focus Entertainment and Auroch Digital are thrilled to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the bloody explosive retro FPS set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, is getting new DLC next month! “Forges of Corruption” arrives June 18, 2024, on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. A Nintendo Switch release is planned at a later date. Check out the new reveal trailer and let your Bolter do the talking once again!

It’s time to get back to purging heretics!

Your favorite Ultramarine is back! Grab your holy chainsword and trusty Boltgun and prepare for another adrenaline-pumping shootout. The “Forges of Corruption” DLC takes Boltgun’s epic bloodfest to another level.

Explore new environments and stop Chaos corruption before it engulfs the entire world of Graia! Exterminate new enemies, including the monstrous Helbrute, the heavy weapon-wielding Havoc, and the vicious lightning claws of the Terminator. Purge foes with new weapons – burn hordes of heretics with the scorching Multi-melta or blow them away with the Missile Launcher.

For new players, Boltgun’s upcoming Forges of Corruption Edition, featuring the full base game and new DLC, will be the perfect way to grab all the game’s content at a reduced price. Prepare for the glorious, gory purge on June 18!

Endless blasts of pixels: Horde mode coming soon, free on all platforms!

We’ve listened to your requests and are adding two highly requested free updates to the base game for all on June 18. Dive into the new Horde mode, with four difficulty levels and its own achievements! How long can you survive?

Players will also discover a navigation Guide to help direct the Emperor’s Chosen through levels, as well as numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements!

Chat with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun devs Auroch Digital

Auroch Digital, developers of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and huge Warhammer fans themselves, will host an exclusive Q&A event in their Discord. Players can chat to the devs about all things Warhammer 40,000, including Boltgun and the upcoming DLC!

Make sure to join at 6PM CEST/5PM BST/12PM EDT/9AM PDT on May 24 to take part: discord.gg/2yWagXw

Skulls Festival is on! Get great deals on Warhammer games!

Celebrate the Warhammer Skulls Festival on Steam and Xbox with up to 90% off Focus’ collection of Warhammer games. Huge discounts are available for Necromunda: Hired Gun, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, and many others. Get Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun at 35% off, and don’t miss the newly announced opening of pre-orders for Space Marine 2’s Ultra, Gold and Standard Editions!

Only in death does duty end!

Unleash your wrath in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, out now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. The “Forges of Corruption” DLC and Edition launch June 18 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC!

PLANET OF THE APES THE ROLE-PLAYING GAME Pre-Order Campaign Announced

Premium graphic novel and games publisher Magnetic Press has announced the launch date for their pre-order campaign for the official tabletop Role-Playing Game based on 20th Century Studios’ world-renowned property, THE PLANET OF THE APES, along with details about campaign-exclusive offerings, to be hosted by popular platform Kickstarter.

Developed by a team of award-winning writers and game designers led by acclaimed writer/designer Andrew E.C. Gaska, this roleplaying game will include material inspired by the canon established in the original five-film series, with brand new lore and adventures added to the original, sprawling science fiction universe.

PLANET OF THE APES: THE ROLE-PLAYING GAME will be available for pre-order on Kickstarter soon with numerous pre-order incentives and exclusive items that will only be available through this event. Such exclusive offerings include additional gaming materials, new miniature gameplay piece sets, physical in-world artifacts to assist roleplay, and bonus gameplay enhancements that will not be available in retail.

This new tabletop RPG will consist of four primary components, starting with the hardcover CORE RULEBOOK, which features cover artwork by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz. This deluxe 300+ page volume contains all of the rules, statistics, and lore necessary to introduce new players to the world of Planet of the Apes while a separate sourcebook, THE ANSA FILES, will provide references and resources specific to the classic films and novels. Two limited-edition Slipcase Sets of the two hardcovers will be available exclusively through the campaign featuring unique textured casing in one of two collectible colors.

In addition to these hardcover books, the FORBIDDEN ZONE Campaign Adventure Box will contain an assortment of supplemental tools and content to help players explore this dangerous world. Contents will include a campaign adventure book, unique maps and player markers, a set of 12 thematic “Alpha and Omega” 6-sided dice, a 3-panel LAWGIVER Reference Screen with handy tables, and a deck of game statistics cards.

To further immerse players into this adventurous world, the campaign will showcase the RUINS OF TOMORROW Miniatures Set of plastic playing pieces that will only be available directly from Magnetic Press. These detailed game pieces capture the various character types, both ape and human, for strategic tabletop gameplay. Additional sets of plastic playing pieces will be revealed throughout the campaign as unlockable “stretch goals.” Such unlockable additions include the ANSA astronaut spaceship, a Statue of Liberty dice tower, and many other character types and locations featured in the original films. Unlike the two core rulebooks, these plastic gameplay expansions will not be available at retail.

Fans are encouraged to visit www.PlanetoftheApesRPG.com to pre-register for the upcoming campaign and to receive an exclusive linen cardstock art print of the cover by Bill Sienkiewicz added to their pre-order for free.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Announcement Trailer

Kasedo Games & Bulwark Studios last night announced Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II, the sequel to the critically acclaimed turn-based tactical game, is coming to Windows PC, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S.

The highly anticipated announcement headlined this year’s Warhammer Skulls Showcase, with Games Workshop’s annual festival for licensed video games culminating in the world premiere of the reveal trailer for the awaited sequel.

After millennia of slumber, Vargard Nefershah mobilises her dynasty’s legions to annihilate the Adeptus Mechanicus interlopers who unknowingly settled upon her world. Across the galaxy, Magos Dominus Faustinius is summoned to bring his hard-won expertise to bear and ensure the Necrons do not succeed. The conflict soon becomes a crucible of unanticipated significance, drawing to it external actors stranger and more deadly still.

In an exciting addition for the sequel, players will not just be battling as the Adeptus Mechanicus against the awakening of a Necron tomb world, but will also be able to fight as the Necrons for the resurgence of their dynasty , with both sides now fully playable over multiple campaigns.

Strategic gameplay is again at the forefront of the action, with players able to manage their territories’ garrisons and assemble forces for each mission, choosing from a vastly expanded selection of fighters from each faction’s range. New environmental mechanics will also require players to maneuver their forces like never before and play to their chosen faction’s strengths and weaknesses – take cover behind terrain as the Mechanicus, or destroy it as the Necrons.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is once again expertly bringing the setting to life with awe-inspiring music and audio design by critically acclaimed composer Guillaume David and the gripping continuation of the Mechanicus saga by veteran author Ben Counter, best known for his Black Library novels. The epic conflict, skillfully woven over multiple campaigns, is replete with narrative events, with the player choices shaping not just the course of the war, but its climactic outcome.

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II is coming to Windows PC, PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S.

Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition Console Edition Coming Soon

Green Man Gaming Publishing today announced Alaskan Road Truckers is coming to Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5 on 11th July. Developed by Road Studio S.A and co-publisher Movie Games S.A, Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition includes all DLC released on PC to date. Find the announce trailer here:

Alaskan Road Truckers: Highway Edition brings life on The Last Frontier to Xbox and PlayStation fans in a wintery mix of driving simulation and on-foot survival mechanics, on 11th July. As a daring trucker, take perilous routes to save time, perform roadside repairs on your rig and brave the dangerous conditions in challenging survival-based gameplay, as you travel across 6,000 miles of roadway in 260,000square miles of country.

Drive

  • Travel the wilds of Alaska in a sprawling map as you battle a dynamic weather system
  • Haul a range of cargo through the toughest conditions
  • Gear up and prepare for the journey ahead, with truck maintenance, emergency repairs and other challenges to contend with

Survive

  • Stranded and low on funds for roadside assistance? Leave the safety of your cab and fix your truck, if you can brave the wintery conditions
  • Don’t just fuel your rig; contend with hunger, fatigue and body temperature to keep yourself healthy
  • Battle the elements with mudslides, avalanches, fallen trees and blizzards
  • Tackle three game modes; casual, standard and hardcore, for the most challenging experience

Thrive

  • Make your mobile home your own – customise your truck and stand out from the crowd
  • Build your reputation, manage your HQ and be the master of your own destiny

Following a successful launch on PC, the Trucker community has banded together and helped shape the ongoing development of the game, with hundreds of improvements and three DLC packs to date, all included in Alaskan Road Trucker: Highway Edition at launch.

Green Man Gaming CEO and founder, Paul Sulyok, said, “The passion from the community is testament to what we have believed from day one; the Road Truckers brand is something to be reckoned with. The mix of driving and on-foot survival offers something new and refreshing and our Truckers have been asking for console versions for some time now, so we’re delighted to grow this community even further.”

Michał Puczyński, Road Studios CEO, said “Our dream to combine on-foot survival and driving simulation into something new was a goal that the entire studio felt passionately about, and our journey from idea to launch has been a brilliant challenge. We look forward to what the future holds.”

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 – Multiplayer Modes Reveal

Take a look at the multiplayer game modes coming in Space Marine 2, including a brand-new 3-player co-op mode and the return of PvP! Prepare to customise your Space Marine from helm to greaves and heed the call of war on September 9.

In addition to the already-available retail pre-orders, digital pre-orders for the game are also open on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Steam and Epic Games Store.

Besiege: The Splintered Sea Features Trailer

From Spiderling Studios, the new expansion to the acclaimed indie game, Besiege, is out now on Steam! Set sail and show off your maritime might in The Splintered Sea expansion with new challenges, building blocks, and physics. Join Besiege’s community manager, Sam, today at 6pm BST/1pm ET on Twitch as he shows off all the ins and outs of this long-awaited addition.

Aquatic Adventure Awaits
The Splintered Sea is set to turn all eyes back onto the fan favorite as it officially brings water to the game. After three years of development, this expansion offers impressive immersion and impactful gameplay through carefully designed water simulation, marine engineering physics, and eight new building blocks dedicated to nautical success. Ten new oceanic zones await as players look to conquer the seas both on the surface and in the depths below.

A Cult Classic
After five years of early access, beloved sandbox builder Besiege was fully released in 2020, adding additional blocks and levels, a level editor, and the Besiege Multiverse multiplayer experience along the way. Now, the base campaign features fifty-five levels of machine-building fun as players are challenged to conquer the islands of Ipsilon, Tolbrynd, Valfross, and Krolmar. The sky’s the limit for ambitious designers, as creations come to life block by block through the intuitive building system, featuring over seventy building blocks. Over the years, fans of the game have created transforming dinosaurs, walker mechs, and more; what will come off the drawing board next as players embark along The Splintered Sea?