Author - Jerry Paxton

Driving Survival Sim ICEBOUND Steam Page Now Up

ICEBOUND offers players a captivating experience as they navigate through harsh environments in a snowcat called Beast; combining elements of simulation genre, survival and exploration. In ICEBOUND, players assume the role of Henry, tasked with exploring treacherous landscapes in a snowcat while facing various challenges and dangers. From extreme weather conditions to hostile wildlife and unknown forces, players must utilize their wit and resourcefulness to survive in this unforgiving world.

To learn more about the game, visit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2868080/ICEBOUND/

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Joins XBOX UNHALLOWEEN SALE

Xbox players, beware… The Texas Chain Saw Massacre has joined the XBOX UNHALLOWEEN SALE, running from April 23rd until April 29th, 2024!

For non-Game Pass players, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is available for purchase at a 40% discount, while Game Pass subscribers can buy The Texas Chain Saw Massacre at 40% off and receive the Danny and Nancy character DLC FREE with purchase!

And for you non-Xbox players, enjoy all the fresh meat lining up for the slaughter!

As well, the new bloodied Wildflower Outfit DLC for Sissy will be available for all players on April 30th, just in time for Spring. Whether you’re ready for a frolic in the fields or a murder in the meadows, this 70s-style dress is easy, breezy, and brutal.

And don’t forget to check out the latest Outfit Pack for Ana, released on April 16th for all players, and featuring multiple, colorful outfits and shoes.

Robosen Unveils MEGATRON Auto-Converting Decepticon

Robosen Robotics Innovation, Inc – a leading innovator in the field of consumer entertainment robotics, today announced during a Hasbro Pulse Fan Stream, the World’s First Auto-Converting Decepticon leader – Megatron! Joining the growing line of TRANSFORMERS robots created by Robosen and licensed by leading toy and game company Hasbro, the Flagship Megatron enters the battle against the Autobots with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Grimlock already available and on the market for order. The Flagship Megatron, first Decepticon collectible in the range, is now available for pre-order at Robosen.com and will retail on pre-sale for $899 USD for a 30-day window before moving to its standard price of $1,199.

After over 3 years of rigorous R&D, the talented team at Robosen has successfully produced a new, awe-inspiring conversion process with Megatron changing from robot to tank instantly, via app or voice! Coupled with a comprehensive set of functions, including automatic convertible movements from tank to robot, a new and more fluid bipedal walking algorithm, integration of 112 ultra-bright LEDs, an arsenal of incredible included weapons, and a brilliant silver-metallic finish that embodies the true essence of the ominous leader. The Flagship Megatron is poised to dominate any Autobot that stands in his way at a staggering 21” tall and is equipped with 36 servo motors along with 118 microchips powering it from the inside.

Robosen continues to develop a truly interactive experience for the millions of TRANSFORMERS fans worldwide, with its ever growing cast of TRANSFORMERS robots, which can now stage engaging scenes through Mini-Theater (a feature within the app), bringing these beloved characters to life right before your eyes! With all this astonishing technology and capabilities built into the Flagship Megatron, Robosen completes the savage leader in the most authentic way possible – building in the treasured talents of Frank Welker, the original voice of the 1984 G1 Megatron himself! Going into the studio specifically for this launch, Frank Welker recorded over 270+ unique lines and beloved phrases, which allow users to experience Megatron like never before, and in the most genuine way.

“We have been eagerly waiting to launch the most incredible, high-end TRANSFORMERS robot available on the market,” said Hansen Su, Founder and CEO of Robosen. “Our engineers have brought Megatron to life! Through the 50 engaging actions built in – the original voice of Frank Welker – to the most amazing converting process we have been able to achieve. Megatron in either tank or robot mode will bring any fan pure joy when they see it for the first time! It’s a beautiful product – we can’t wait for customers to get theirs!”

“Released in time for the TRANSFORMERS franchise’s 40th anniversary this year, the Flagship Megatron offers an exciting expansion to our existing line with Robosen as we introduce the first Decepticon to the mix. Now, fans can play out the battle between good and evil with stunning, state-of-the-art bots as we honor the franchise’s legacy and embark on the next four decades of action and adventure,” said Casey Collins, President, Licensed Consumer Products, Hasbro.

All Robosen products and collectibles are meticulously designed and crafted with state-of-the-art, high-grade metal alloy parts, combining a classic industrial design with the most cutting-edge robotic technology, while providing an ultimate entertaining experience filled with programming, and pure fun!

NOPE Challenge Out Now

Happy Manic LLC is launching NOPE CHALLENGE, a psychological VR game based on facing and overcoming over 40 phobias, today on Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest Pro today at 10 am PDT. The immersive title features intense challenges designed to push players through their fight, flight, or freeze response as they complete objectives like scaling the sides of buildings or running from robot clowns.

NOPE CHALLENGE is an exhilarating VR game that allows you to confront popular phobias, including clowns, spiders, and heights. In the game, you are tasked with overcoming common phobias by completing a series of intense challenges that involve climbing, sneaking, and solving puzzles. Nine challenges with varying levels of difficulty, introduce different mechanics. Each challenge is thoughtfully designed to ensure players never plateau and constantly face new challenges and stimuli to help improve their fear response.

The NOPE CHALLENGE also features the NOPE Button, which you can hit at any point to escape challenges and retreat to the Breather Space. This calming place features a rock garden and koi pond where you can relax and catch your breath before getting back into the action. Along with calming activities, you can reflect on the challenges you’ve faced in the trophy room and learn more about common fears at the Phobia Kiosk.

Critical Role’s Candela Obscura Comes to LA for One-Night-Only LIVE Performance

Today Critical Role, a leader in innovative cross-platform storytelling, officially announced the first-ever Candela Obscura live show, taking place at The United Theater on Broadway in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

This one-night-only performance will feature Candela Obscura game designer Spenser Starke leading the session as Game Master, with Critical Role founders Matthew Mercer (The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingon, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth), Laura Bailey (The Last of Us, Spider-Man 2), and Marisha Ray (The Last of Us: Part II, Fallout 76), accompanied by guest star Khary Payton (The Walking Dead, Teen Titans Go!), taking on the roles of our valiant investigators. Taliesin Jaffe (Helsing, The Legend of Vox Machina) will serve as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.

Set in a fictional world known as the Fairelands, Candela Obscura is an original anthology horror series that follows an esoteric order of investigators, ranging from professors to criminals to mediums, who join the secret order of “Candela Obscura” and work together to confront mysterious, chaotic, and supernatural forces. The general public is unaware of the otherworldly truths of these paranormal phenomena, and the organization known as Candela Obscura works to maintain that secrecy and keep the world safe. Leveraging gaming as a story mechanic, these esoteric protectors use guile and teamwork to root out ancient horrors before they spread throughout the Fairelands.

“Critical Role built a new genre of entertainment” – Forbes

“A macabre tale filled with body horror, intrigue, deception and heart. An absolutely compelling and immersive watch.” – CBC

“Critical Role’s horror anthology has a cineliterate delivery that makes it more like watching a movie – even for those rolling the dice.” – Dicebreaker=

“The world of Candela Obscura is deep and filled with mystery and intrigue.” – Comicbook

Tickets are available Monday, April 29th at 10am Pacific at critrole.com/events. Doors open at 6:45pm PT, with the show starting at 8pm PT. VIP ticket holders will be able to experience a special pre-show character creation process and the formation of the evening’s Candela Obscura circle at 5:30pm PT. A livestream of the performance will be available on Critical Role’s Twitch (twitch.tv/criticalrole) and YouTube (youtube.com/criticalrole) channels on May 30, 2024 with the VOD being made available June 3, 2024.

More information is available at critrole.com/events.

ASKA Early Access Date Revealed

A new journey awaits! ASKA, a survival tribe builder published by Thunderful and developed by Sand Sailor Studios, will be available on Early Access starting June 20 on Steam. During the Early Access period, players will be able to establish a thriving Viking village, play solo or with up to three friends – and can expect regular updates to the game based on player feedback.

In ASKA, players are shipwrecked on a mysterious island where they can build their own Viking settlement. Players must survive, gather resources, build outposts, summon villagers and create a self-sufficient colony. Players must assign roles, set schedules and automate the responsibilities of their intelligent AI NPC villagers, who add to the immersion and create a bustling village.

Gothic Collector’s Edition Announced

It’s time to put the sleeper to rest, once and for all – on your wall. Introducing the Gothic Collector’s Edition, a carefully selected ensemble that pays homage to the legacy of this beloved title: Crafted by the hands of the King’s magicians themselves, this extraordinary package is a must-have for devoted fans and those who are about to become fans. At the heart of the Gothic Collector’s Edition lies the Sleeper Wall Mask to show everyone thrown into your gaming colony, what demons you are facing.

Alongside this centerpiece, the Collector’s Edition includes a leather wristband, a leather notebook, the game’s original soundtrack as well as the game itself on your favourite platform. This limited edition is now available for pre-order at a suggested retail price of € 199.99 / $ 199.99 / £ 169.99.

Pre-Order here
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EU Store Collector’s Edition: https://thqn.net/3Uc9gSW
EU Store Standard Edition: https://thqn.net/3U9ydOR

Ships At Sea – Official Gameplay Trailer

Mark your calendars for May 9, 2024, as Nordic boating sim powerhouse Misc Games will launch the industry’s most realistic boating and fishing sim yet, Ships at Sea, in Early Access on Windows PC via Steam.

Ships at Sea is the culmination of the studio’s drive, innovation, and creativity. Set in the unforgiving Norwegian Sea and around the harbors of Lofoten, Røst, and Værrøy, Norway, Misc Games utilizes NVIDIA’s proprietary WaveWorks water shader and the brand new Unreal Engine 5.4 to take captains on their most realistic boating adventures yet.

As seen in the trailer, Ships at Sea features some of the real local businesses around Røst and Værrøy, including A. Johansen, Jangaard Export, Kaikanten, Røst Sjømat, and Røst Bryggehotell. Misc Games has also licensed various boating and fishing equipment brands such as Breeze, PingMe (from Ocean Space Acoustics), Lorentzen Hydraulikk, and Østbornholms Kutterservice to provide the most realistic, dynamic overall experience for enthusiasts on both fronts: fishing and boating.

For the first time in Misc Games’ acclaimed boating catalog, soon-to-be skippers will be able to play with their friends online with their own boats in multiplayer. Additionally, Misc Games will launch an online co-op mode in the first major update where players can divide and conquer the expansive sea with different roles such as cargo transporter, service operator, commercial fisherman, and more.

Key Features of Ships at Sea:
  • Play With Your Friends: Multiplayer will be available in Ships at Sea. Team up in a maximum party of four and set sail!
  • More Than Just Fishing: Encounter stunning graphics and captivating gameplay tailored for various types of boats, such as cargo, service operator, and commercial fishing
  • Life on the Water: Experience an even more realistic sailing adventure with our brand new ocean simulation and physically-based-buoyancy system
  • Wide Range of Conditions: Introducing a dynamic weather system that creates a highly immersive and realistic atmosphere
  • Highly Customizable: Customize your character and boat as much as you want. Enter the shipyard to upgrade, rig, or maintain your boat

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Wrath of the Mutants Launch Trailer

Prepare to be shell-shocked! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants, an expanded version of the 2017 Raw Thrills arcade classic, comes home today to video game consoles and PC. Play as the Turtles solo or in action-packed local co-op for up to four players on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Join Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from the 2012 Nickelodeon series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in this exciting arcade beat ’em up inspired by beloved hits like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time. Battle your way across Coney Island, Dimension X and more on a mission to defeat the Foot Clan and your arch-nemesis Shredder!

Key Features

  • Double the Mayhem: Fight your way through six stages and 13 boss battles, including three all-new stages and six new boss battles not present in the original arcade release.
  • Play as the Four Turtles: Join Leo, Raph, Donnie and Mikey, voiced by the talents of the 2012 TMNT series (Seth Green, Sean Astin, Rob Paulsen, Greg Cipes), against the evil Foot Clan!
  • Unleash Turtle Power: Use special super attacks unique to each Turtle to devastate waves of enemies and find tokens to summon mutant backup to help clear your foes.
  • Team Up in Local Co-op: Play with your friends in four-player local couch co-op.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants is out now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam for $29.99.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape Journey into The Traveler Trailer

Bungie launched their latest trailer for Destiny 2: The Final Shape, showcasing the new destination inside of the Traveler named The Pale Heart. This mysterious world starts as a light-filled paradise, but slowly creeps into a distressing land of darkness. Players will embark on a perilous journey to confront the Witness, who has corrupted the Traveler and plans to enact its Final Shape. Narrated by Nathan Fillion as Cayde-6, the late Hunter recounts his experience in this harrowing landscape, beckoning Guardians to gather and take on this blight.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape launches on June 4, 2024, reaching a pinnacle moment in the Light and Darkness saga. Those that pre-order the expansion will automatically unlock rewards such as the new Pyramid-themed Exotic ship, an Exotic Ghost, and two pre-order emblems. Guardians have been preparing for this moment—it’s time to take the fight directly to the Witness.