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Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond Available Now in Early Access

Fulqrum Publishing and Jujubee are delighted to announce that their grand strategy title Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available to purchase from today, as it is launching into Early Access on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG!

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is here to put you into office. You are cordially invited to prove your political brilliance – pick from a range of 195 countries, set up your government and navigate the pitfalls of domestic and international politics. A glorious destiny awaits – the domination of not just the Earth, but the whole Solar system!

To achieve this ultimate goal, you will have to carefully consider a myriad of decisions, starting with the choice of a country you wish to lead. Taking control of any contemporary nation in order to fulfil your ambitions: from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and everything in between.

You will also need to select your optimal form of government, build your cabinet of ministers, and improve your character’s skills – all while leading your country’s efforts in economic development, research, diplomacy, espionage or war. Will you lead your people to the stars or to their ultimate doom?

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available from today in Early Access – with three game modes currently available at launch – Realism, Overdrive and Sandbox. Players can begin their political empires on Earth, before slowly expanding out into the solar system – with the option to lead any country existing in 2010, the starting year of the campaign.

The game will continue to be shaped throughout its Early Access period, with the full 1.0 launch expected to be released in 2025. A number of features and mechanics are already planned to be added during the Early Access period – including the possibility to use weapons of mass destruction, implement martial law, the influence of pollution on the environment, different winning objectives for campaigns and much more – even overall different campaign scenarios and recreating historical countries.

The developers are also planning to add more textual localizations to the game at full launch, including French, German, Spanish, Polish, Simplified Chinese and Russian. Of course, due to the nature of Early Access, these plans can change based on community feedback. If you’d like to join the community and help the development of the game yourself, you can join the Discord server and Steam Discussion forums to share your feedback directly with the developers themselves.

Realpolitiks 3: Earth and Beyond is available to purchase today on PC via Steam, GOG, the Epic Games Store and other digital storefronts.

MudRunner VR – SteamVR Launch Trailer

Saber Interactive has announced that MudRunner VR is now available on SteamVR for $19.99|14.99 GBP|19.99 EUR. A special Steam bundle featuring both the original MudRunner game and the new MudRunner VR is also available on Steam with a 10% discount. Today’s launch introduces a tremendous milestone update for MudRunner VR, adding full locomotion to both the SteamVR and Meta Quest versions of the game. Jump into the driver’s seat and take on the ultimate off-road expedition with truly immersive visuals and controls. Watch out, adventure is up ahead!

MudRunner VR evolves the beloved classic MudRunner experience into an all-new, VR-exclusive adventure. With redesigned 3D vehicle and environment models, players can use a variety of tools and equipment to tackle wild, muck-filled challenges, even stepping outside the vehicle’s cabin to handle extra tasks.

A free update available today for all players on both SteamVR and Meta Quest adds full locomotion to MudRunner VR for an even deeper level of immersion, allowing drivers to experience continual movement outside of the vehicle cabin. With nothing but the untamed wilderness ahead, are you ready to explore the expansive VR world of MudRunner VR?

Key Features

  • The Ultimate Off-Road Experience Comes to VR: Enjoy the classic MudRunner experience with the unmatched feel and immersion of VR, including full locomotion.
  • Master Eight Powerful All-Terrain Vehicles: Get behind the wheel of eight unique vehicles, each with their own distinct attributes and equipment as well as cosmetic variations.
  • Explore Vast, Untamed Environments: Adventure across immense sandbox landscapes while battling the harshest terrain and forces of nature.
  • Overcome Extreme Conditions & Get the Job Done: Complete a variety of perilous objectives and deliveries while fighting off the wild’s most hazardous dangers.

Razer Introduces Axon Music Wallpapers

Razer is thrilled to unveil the latest innovation in desktop customization: the new Razer Axon Music Wallpapers. This groundbreaking addition to the Razer Axon software suite transforms everyday computing into an immersive audio-visual journey, perfectly aligning with our mission to enhance user experience across all platforms.

Partnering with leading music industry icons such as Lofi Girl, The Jazz Hop Café, Blu Chip Records, Monstercat, and Celestial Aeon Project, this new feature integrates dynamic wallpapers that respond to music, bringing vibrant visuals and curated sounds to every user’s desktop. Whether you are gaming, working, or simply relaxing, the new Razer Axon Music Wallpapers adjusts to the rhythm of your favorite tunes, enhancing your environment and setting the mood with visually stunning displays.

Razer’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and design shines through with this latest feature, designed to extend the sensory experience on desktop beyond sound, offering a feast for the eyes as well. This initiative not only underscores our dedication to innovation but also enhances the way users interact with their digital environments, making it more engaging, personalized, and visually appealing.

To kick off this exciting launch, Razer has collaborated with our music partners to host a series of promotional giveaways. These exclusive events, running from today until the end of the year, will give our community the chance to win special gifts and Razer products, celebrating the introduction of this mesmerizing new feature.

Razer Axon Music Wallpaper is available starting today on Razer Axon. For more information on how to enhance your desktop with this new feature, visit Razer.com.

Join us in this audio-visual revolution where your music doesn’t just sound good—it looks good, too. Engage with your desktop on a whole new level, where functionality meets creativity, powered by Razer’s unwavering dedication to enhancing the user experience. Elevate your desktop with Razer Axon and turn your digital workspace into a dynamic canvas that dances to the beat of your own drum.

HexGaming Launches PHANTOM Gaming Pro Controller for PS5

HexGaming, a leader in customizable game controllers, is setting a new standard for eSports performance with the release of the PHANTOM Gaming Pro Controller for PS5. Built for serious competitive gamers, the PHANTOM combines precision engineering with unparalleled customization, empowering players to dominate in any high-pressure gaming scenario.

Available now starting at $229.99 on HexGaming.com and Amazon.com, the PHANTOM Controller delivers professional-grade features, offering an edge in competitive play with its 4 remappable buttons, 6 customizable profiles, interchangeable thumbsticks, and adjustable triggers. The PHANTOM will be available in America, Canada, Mexico and Japan.

Key Features Include:
• Well-Designed Controller Layout:
The PHANTOM Controller boasts an ergonomic design that enhances the hands-on feeling, allowing for an outstanding gaming experience. Its integrated structure provides multiple solutions and ensures precise, quick button responses. Soft rubber grips reduce fatigue during long gaming sessions, letting players enjoy every moment of gameplay.
• Customizable Control Layout:
Featuring 4 remappable buttons and 6 swappable profiles, players can tailor their control layout to suit their gaming style. Assign the necessary buttons to the remappable options, allowing for a maximum of 15 button assignments for ideal solutions and precise clicks. The back buttons are strategically positioned for optimal accessibility, ensuring a seamless experience. Configurations can be easily changed on-the-fly with the press of a setting button.
• Versatile Trigger Options:
Gamers can choose between an adaptive trigger for immersive feedback and a micro switch hair clicky trigger for rapid responses. The ultimate short-trip hair trigger, at only 1.5mm, enables players to execute actions in a flash, capitalizing on every gaming moment.
• Interchangeable Thumbsticks for Enhanced Accuracy:
The controller comes with 8-in-1 interchangeable textured thumbsticks, offering two heights and three ergonomic designs (domed, concave, and concave widened). This flexibility allows players to enhance their gameplay precision and capture targets more effectively.
• Drift Prevention Technology:
Equipped with custom joysticks featuring built-in adjustment modules, the PHANTOM Controller helps maintain accuracy and prevent drift during gameplay. This innovative feature fixes even the slightest drift, ensuring that players stay sharp and at the top of their game.

Key joystick options include:
• Option 1 – HEX Hall Effect Joysticks & Calibration Tool Box
• Magnetic Precision: Utilizing fan-shaped magnets for more linear magnetic field changes, our HEX Hall Effect Joysticks provide a smooth and accurate response throughout the entire range of motion.
• Custom Calibration: Integrated with our custom calibration tool box and gamepad tester, the calibration process is straightforward and precise. Gamers can fine-tune their joysticks to ensure optimal performance.
• User-Friendly Interface: The calibration PCB features 4 buttons and 2 LED indicators for easy operation and feedback during the calibration process.
• Option 2 – HEX DRIFIX Module
• The DRIFIX module is designed to address and correct stick drift, ensuring your joysticks remain accurate and responsive.
• With the DRIFIX module, you can easily adjust and correct joystick deviations within a range of 0.12 units. This precise calibration ensures that your joystick returns to its central position, eliminating drift and restoring full control.

“The PHANTOM Controller represents the next generation of gaming controllers, merging cutting-edge technology with user-centric design,” said Ray Zhu, CEO of HexGaming. “We are committed to providing gamers with tools that enhance their performance, comfort, and overall gaming experience. The PHANTOM is designed to give players the competitive edge they need in high-stakes environments.”

The PHANTOM Controller package includes the Phantom Controller, 8-in-1 interchangeable thumbsticks, an adjustment tool, and a user manual. Please note that the controller does not come with a cable or additional accessories.

Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice Cinematic Trailer

Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice, the mobile game based on the popular city-building survival game Frostpunk, is launching for free this Tuesday, October 29 on Google Play and Apple App Store. In anticipation of the release, Com2uS has revealed some exciting details surrounding the mobile-exclusive gameplay features, plus comments from the actual developer team.

Players will manage a steam-powered city stuck in a sudden ice age, gather other survivors and face ethical dilemmas as they try to guide the city to survival and prosperity. Similar to the original Frostpunk, themes of efficiency versus morality will appear in the mobile version as players must constantly decide whether to distribute the limited resources in the city to win the people’s support or use them for the city’s development. Each of these decisions can affect how the game unfolds, and may even lead players to becoming respected leaders or feared dictators.

Additionally, players can participate in various minigames, including the Stock Market that recreates an early 18th-century stock trading system; the Animal Shelter that saves endangered animals; the Pub with different board games; and the Hospital that treats sick patients.

Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice offers mobile-exclusive features, such as multiplayer social elements. The main social feature is the industry system in which players choose one of five Featured Industries — Engineering, Agriculture, Technology, Healthcare, and Finance — early in the game and develop the city with industry-related resources and skills. Each industry offers essential products for development, and special items from other industries can be obtained through trading with other players.

“The message we want to convey is that everyone has their own role in the end and can only survive through cooperation,” the development team said. “We designed the game so that players have to interact with other players to develop the city in all directions.”

In particular, the development team described the hidden theme of the game as “highlighting how survivors cooperate and rely on each other to stay alive in the apocalypse.” According to the developers, the most important element they considered when producing Frostpunk: Beyond the Ice was to provide the same experience as the original, beloved strategy game in a mobile environment with high quality. They simplified the UI to suit the mobile interface and increase the stability and efficiency of the game so that players can enjoy the excellent visuals on various devices.

Endzone 2 Electricity and Upcycling Update Out Now

Assemble Entertainment has released the first major update for post-apocalyptic colony builder Endzone 2. This update introduces groundbreaking mechanics centered around electricity and upcycling, allowing players to elevate their settlements to new heights. Check out the latest update in the trailer below!

The update for Endzone 2 introduces exciting new mechanics centered around electricity and upcycling. Players can now generate and distribute power to enhance their settlements with new structures like Wind Turbines and Solar Collectors. Additionally, the update allows for the transformation of ruins into valuable buildings, alongside new side missions that challenge players to utilize these features, enriching the overall gameplay experience in a post-apocalyptic world.

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Out Now

Today, SEGA® launched SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS, the definitive blend of Shadow, Classic Sonic, and Modern Sonic gameplay. SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS introduces a brand-new Shadow story campaign featuring the new Doom Powers, as well as a complete remaster of the original Sonic Generations™ for the latest console era.

To celebrate the launch, SEGA has released a new trailer for SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS here, showcasing action-packed CG animation of Sonic and Shadow facing their respective foes and clips from the game giving a glimpse of each adventure’s overarching stories.

Shadow Generations brings the return of Shadow’s nemesis, Black Doom, who threatens to take over the world once again. Fans can play as Shadow and dive into his dark past to unlock his inner powers, explore his backstory, and confront familiar foes to save the world.

The fully remastered version of Sonic Generations combines nostalgia from the iconic 2D era of Sonic with the blistering excitement of modern 3D Sonic gameplay. The story centers around Sonic and friends as their universe is thrown into chaos when a new threat appears, taking them on a journey through time and dimensions. Players can experience this adventure again with upgraded visuals, new challenges, and more bonus content!

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS is now available both digitally and physically starting at $49.99 USD on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), PlayStation®4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch™ family of systems, and PC. To buy SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS today, please visit sonicxshadowgenerations.com.

You can find a breakdown of the pricing and packages for SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS below:

Pricing and Packages:

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Standard Edition ($49.99 USD)

  • Base Game (Physical or Digital)

SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS – Digital Deluxe Edition ($59.99 USD)

  • Base Game (Digital Only)
  • Digital Deluxe Season Pass:
    • Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack
    • Terios Skin
    • Extra BGM Pack
    • Digital Artbook + Soundtrack
    • Skill Points (Sonic Generations)
    • *PS4 and PS5 Only: Bonus Exclusive Prologue Animations

Sonic fans can subscribe to the Sonic newsletter for free before November 1, 2024, to receive the Sonic Jam™ Legacy Skin for Classic Sonic, inspired by Sonic’s first 3D appearance.

The SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Pack is included in the game’s Digital Deluxe edition. On December 12, all SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS Digital Deluxe owners can take on a new look as Shadow and play through a unique level inspired by the new movie, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, featuring the voice of Keanu Reeves!

To stay current on Sonic the Hedgehog™ news, follow Sonic on X, Instagram, and TikTok, like him on Facebook, and subscribe to the Twitch channel and the YouTube channel. Also, don’t forget to visit the SEGA e-shop at shop.sega.com to purchase products for the SEGA fan in your life. Fans can head to the Sonic the Hedgehog Amazon store to purchase bespoke SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS merch across t-shirts, hoodies, phone cases, and more from Amazon Merch on Demand.

Battlefield 2042 Circle of Hell Event Trailer

Get ready for the Circle of Hell! The latest themed event for Battlefield 2042 will be available to all players for four weeks, from Tuesday, October 29 through Tuesday, November 26.

Lethality is the name of the game for this event. Introducing new limited time experiences – Hardcore Conquest, Hardcore Rush and Hardcore Breakthrough – players can immerse themselves in deadly battles that will test their skills like never before with increased damage output, limiting HUD and locking weapons. In addition, Circle of Hell’s Hardcore map rotation will include Battle of the Bulge, El Alamein, Orbital and Redacted, with Battle of the Bulge and El Alamein both receiving visual updates and the M1 Garand weapon making its way from Portal to All-Out Warfare.

Alongside a dramatically reshaped battlefield experience, Circle of Hell brings with it an all-new Event Pass with new cosmetics, as well as spooky rewards and modes to enjoy. Players will continue to earn even more unlockables, including BFCs and four legendary items.

Follow the @Battlefield Twitter account to stay up-to-date on the latest Battlefield news.

GUNDAM BREAKER 4 Seasonal Content Trailer

GUNDAM BREAKER 4,the co-op hack-and-slash action game from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is adding new content for Gunpla fans with waves of DLC available beginning today. For the next four weeks, Story DLC, which include new story missions and Mobile Suits will be available to purchase. The first Story DLC mission, “GO! RESTART!!” is available beginning today and adds four fearsome Mobile Suits for players to further enhance their customizations: the Crossbone Gundam X1 Full Cloth, Penelope, the 00 Qan[T] Full Saber, and the Sengoku Astray Gundam. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 DLC is now available to buy for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam®. Find out more on the official website: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/gundam-breaker-4.

Watch the DLC trailer for GUNDAM BREAKER 4 here:

Also launching today is the first wave of Diorama Pack DLC, which will provide players with new diorama objects and backgrounds. The first Diorama Pack DLC “Colony Set” gives players the ability to create an intense battle scenes inside and out of the giant space colonies key to the Gundam franchise.

And as a reminder to returning players, several free Mobile Suit DLC were released earlier this month and are available to download: Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam, Gundam Calibarn, and Gundam Calibarn Permet Score Five.

As an aspiring Gunpla hobbyist, players will be able to mesh together their own mecha creations by using parts from more than 250 iconic Mobile Suits from throughout the Gundam series, and then test their creations on a virtual battlefield with up to 3 players in co-op multiplayer. Fight through missions to hack, slash and shoot through hordes of enemy mechs, build up combos by chaining together melee and ranged attacks, breaking off their parts to collect and upgrade builds. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 introduces an all-new feature to the series, where players will be able to dual-wield different weapons for unique combos in their quest for the best parts to build the perfect Gunpla. Fight through the game’s fully voiced story mode to uncover the sinister plots within the GBBBB battle simulator.

Between battles, players access a robust mecha garage where they can customize their creations with new parts as well as paint, decals, and weathering to make the ultimate mecha expression for Gundam fans. Once players finish building their Gunpla, they have the option to bring it into a wide variety of both offline and online missions. Take down bosses or take on hordes of enemy mecha to gain new parts and equip new skills. Load up a Quest mission to fight for a veritable treasure trove of Gunpla parts or select specific NPC enemies to take their bounties for extra in-game currency. For the creative-minded, a brand-new feature unique to GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is the introduction of Diorama Mode. Players can construct elaborate scenarios with a variety of backgrounds, environmental elements, and special effects, then place any of their Gunpla creations in a diorama, capturing the perfect pose with highly articulable models and sharing their scenes with players around the world. Also, a first for the series, the experience is further enhanced for players in the West with full English VO, bringing even more immersion into the game’s unique take on the Gundam universe.

Vampire Dynasty Indie Horror Showcase Trailer

Developer Mehuman Games and publisher Toplitz Productions is excited to reveal its new gameplay trailer for its upcoming story-driven sandbox action adventure Vampire Dynasty in this year’s Indie Horror Showcase streaming event.

Hosted by the horror aficionados at DreadXP and presented in partnership with The Media Indie Exchange, horror fans get an updated look at the games open world exploration, fantasy horror action and a branching story set against the backdrop of the fictitious Balkan area of Sangavia.

Playing as Dragos, the victim of a vampire attack, a character torn between his urge to satisfy his hunger for blood and his responsibility towards the people he swore to protect, players will need to navigate the complex relationship between friend or fiend as they try to find a place in a society where vampires are at the top of the food chain.

As a vampire endowed with ancient, mythical powers, you’ll wield dark magic and supernatural influence as well as your keen combat skills to fend off relentless vampire hunters who threaten your eternal reign. Survival won’t just depend on brute strength, but on mastering your abilities to outsmart and overpower your enemies, ensuring your dominance over the living and undead alike.

Vampire Dynasty will be coming to PC in 2025.