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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition Announced

2025/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

SEGA has announced Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, the definitive edition of Captain Titus and the Ultramarines’ fight against the Ork Hordes.

Updated for a new generation by SneakyBox with 4K resolution, modernised controls, an interface overhaul, improved character models and remastered audio, the Master Crafted Edition brings the fight, the gore and the glory closer, louder and with greater impact than ever before. Experience this landmark third-person shooter set within the grim darkness and ceaseless conflict of the Warhammer 40,000 universe like never before.

Enter the fray, protect the Imperial Forge world Graia and experience the events that cemented Captain Titus’ place in the history of the Ultramarines. For the Emperor.

“Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition isn’t just a technical upgrade – it’s a thoughtful restoration,” said Producer Vaidas Mikelskas from SneakyBox.

“We aimed to preserve the spirit of the original while modernizing the experience for today’s players.

“This is more than just Master Crafted Edition, it’s a respectful dialogue between past and present, preserving what made the original special while making it shine for a new generation of players.”

GAMEPLAY FEATURES

  • Storm Into Battle: Experience 40,000 years of combat, evolved. Step fearlessly into the heart of combat as Captain Titus, an unstoppable Space Marine. Titus will not hide and does not cower, as he purges all that stands.
  • Unleash A Devastating Arsenal: Deal death from a distance with high-caliber ranged weapons and stand toe-to-toe with the enemy with the brutal chainsword, all the while protected by your Ceramite armor.
  • Define Your Class: In Multiplayer mode unlock and upgrade weapons, armor and abilities to further empower combat options and personalise your Space Marine to match your preferred playstyle. Experiment and explore all of the options provided by the Imperium.
  • Updated Ork Identity: The Ork horde’s identity is fully aligned with the latest Warhammer 40,000 lore, benefitting from new character models and over 100 new voice lines.
  • Modernised UI and Control Scheme: Take the fight to Ork horde with reworked and improved UI and control options, updated for a new generation of players.
  • Take The Fight Online: Form a squad or warband to face off in 8 vs 8 online matches. Earn experience and unlock new weapons and armor to customize the Devastator, Assault, and Tactical Marine classes.

TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS

A selection of meaningful and respectful technical upgrades grace Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition.

  • 4K Resolution: Available on PC and Xbox X
  • Greatly Improved Textures: For enhanced environmental depth and fidelity
  • Graphics Engine Overhaul: Rewritten for the modernisation of 3D models and visual effects
  • New User Interface: Original Flash-based UI replaced with a more modern, user-friendly for improved player experience
  • Remastered Audio: Features additional enemy voice-over lines and improved support for modern audio systems
  • 32-bit to 64-bit System Upgrade: Providing improved and more stable gameplay

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition will be available at $39.99 on PC, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Series X/S on June 10, 2025.

Memorial Day 2025

2025/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

While many of us plan trips and extend the Memorial Day weekend as much as we can, I think it is essential to take a step back and spend a moment thinking about why this holiday exists as well as the men and women it honors. Thank you.

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”
– Wendell Phillips

White Wolf Returns as the Official Licensing and Publishing Entity of World of Darkness

2025/05/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

World of Darkness today announced that it is rebranding to White Wolf and is now the official licensing and publishing entity for all its transmedia properties, including Vampire: The Masquerade, Werewolf: The Apocalypse, and Hunter: The Reckoning. As part of the rebrand, White Wolf and Paradox Interactive are working together as co-publishers for Vampire: The Masquerade–Bloodlines 2, launching in October 2025. Additionally, World of Darkness tabletop role-playing game and IP development will move in-house, enabling the studio to expand and deepen its commitment to games and gameplay systems that complement its story worlds.

This marks a new era for White Wolf, empowering the brand to work closely with partners to create interconnected stories and develop more products for fans. White Wolf is unifying its vast story worlds and building on its legacy of celebrated entertainment properties that resonate with its audience.

Operating as an independent entity within Paradox Interactive, White Wolf oversees products set in World of Darkness story worlds across all major media, including video games, tabletop role-playing games, board games, streaming shows, and more. All White Wolf projects, licensed or published, will have direct access to the brand’s development resources and marketing support. White Wolf has access to a global network of distributors and partners, ensuring that World of Darkness fans worldwide can experience the brand’s compelling stories.

“The Wolf is back, baby! I’m incredibly excited and proud to bring back White Wolf as an independent business entity, taking the legendary World of Darkness IP portfolio into the future. Establishing a dedicated publishing wing for our internally developed tabletop role-playing games strengthens our already successful licensing business. This lets us develop both classic and new IPs faster and with a clearer long-term transmedia vision, always in collaboration with our passionate fans and partners,” said Marco Behrmann, World of Darkness Executive Vice President at Paradox Interactive. “The White Wolf name echoes in eternity, with strong brand recognition across entertainment sectors, including game makers, licensing partners, retailers, and distributors. This rebirth is a huge win for our fans because it empowers us to create the products, experiences, and worlds they want to explore.”

White Wolf is led by Marco Behrmann (World of Darkness Executive Vice President), Jason Carl (Brand Marketing Manager), Nikola Filipov (Director of Licensing), and other key members who have been instrumental in World of Darkness’ ongoing success.

Originally founded in 1991, White Wolf pioneered deep, narrative-driven, and mature role-playing games with the launch of Vampire: The Masquerade, which became a breakout hit. After Vampire: The Masquerade’s success, White Wolf continued to expand its profound lore and worldbuilding, creating more standout properties, including Werewolf: The Apocalypse, Hunter: The Reckoning, and more. As White Wolf enters a new era, the brand maintains its roots with products that are high-quality, mature, and contemporary experiences.

To learn more about White Wolf’s return, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/world-of-darkness/news/white-wolf-announcement

Spitgate 2 Open Beta Gameplay Trailer

2025/05/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

1047 Games opens the portal to the Splitgate 2 final beta today, welcoming players looking to ramp up their skills ahead of the game’s official launch on PC (Steam and Epic Game Store), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. 1047 also unleashed a new video for Splitgate 2’s open beta, showcasing the utterly massive amount of content that is now playable (https://www.splitgate.com/).

Splitgate 2’s final open beta showcases the signature fast-action gunplay across a variety of modes the game will offer at launch. 1047 Games promises “one more massive surprise” when they unveil the final component to the game on launch day and the game officially goes 1.0. Player progression will not reset after the beta, so stay locked in because there’s even more on the way.

Fans looking to hone their preferred playstyles across the many game modes offered in the open beta can get a glimpse of what’s available in today’s incredibly badass trailer:

The open beta will be live through Splitgate 2’s 1.0 launch and is FULLY LOADED, offering fans a deep look at what the 1047 team has been hard at work on since 2022, but it’s just the start of what is in store for 1.0 launch day and beyond. Here’s a look at what’s live today:

  • Debuting today is The Lab, Splitgate 2’s new map creator which allows players to design their very own maps and game modes. Start from scratch and build something awesome, no experience required.
  • Takedown and Four New Simulation Maps – Takedown is BACK. OG players loved playing Takedown on Splitgate’s Simulation maps. Compete to wipe out the other team before any players can respawn into the game – but there’s a catch: killing makes your team’s respawns shorter, and dying makes your team’s respawns longer. The first team to have all enemy players down at the same time wins.
  • Stadium 2.0 – An update of the fan-favorite arena map debuts today, joining Bypass, Eden, Frontier, Ozone and Zenith.
  • New 24-Player Onslaught Maps: Drought and Fracture – These two giant new additions join Glacier for the game’s “Onslaught” modes (previously called Multi-team Portal Warfare in the last Alpha).
  • Three More New Maps during Beta – That’s not all. Three more new maps will join Splitgate 2 between now and launch…
  • New Power Weapons – For the first time, in the open beta you’ll get to play with the Borealis, a new showstopping power weapon from the Meridian faction.
  • Hunt the Devs Returns – For those who didn’t get a chance to participate in 1047’s “Hunt the Devs” event during the Open Alpha, it’s coming back. This is another opportunity to earn an exclusive skin without paying a dime.
  • How it works: during any match, kill a 1047 dev wearing the special flaming disco ball skin, and you’ll receive the corresponding “Dev Killer” skin for the faction they’re playing. Kill devs playing the Aeros, Sabrask, and Meridian factions and you’ll collect all three.

Locked in yet? More than 25 weapons will be available in the open beta, arming fans with a sampling of the best Splitgate 2 has to offer, with more on the way at and post-launch. Starting today you can check out the stylish and powerful Goliath Revolver, the devastating Charger Shotgun, the appropriately-named FUBAR triple rocket launcher and many more.

All details for the open beta, and we mean all of them, are compiled here (https://www.splitgate.com/news/play-in-the-splitgate-2-open-beta-starting-on-may-22), and the game’s post-launch roadmap (released earlier this week) can be found here (https://x.com/splitgate/status/1923408104030449986).

Owlcat Games Reveals Rogue Trader Lex Imperialis DLC and Announces Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

2025/05/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

During Warhammer Skulls, developer and publisher Owlcat Games made two major announcements — the release date of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s upcoming DLC, Lex Imperialis, and the highly anticipated reveal of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.

Become an Inquisitor in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy

Step into the shadows as an acolyte of the Inquisition in Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, a second narrative-driven tactical RPG set in the beloved grimdark universe. Set against the backdrop of the Noctis Aeterna and the mystery of the Tyrant Star, players will lead a warband of diverse companions in a desperate battle against heresy and corruption, from loyal Imperial subjects, such as a veteran Guardsman from the death world of Catachan, to nefarious xenos, including a bird-like Kroot mercenary. With intricate investigations, a turn-based combat system, and choices that carry grave consequences, Dark Heresy is an atmospheric dive into the brutality and mysticism of one of the Imperium’s most feared organizations. The game greatly expands on the ideas introduced in Rogue Trader and features fully voiced dialogues.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy is coming to Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S). The players can add the game to their wishlist and support the development process by purchasing a Founder’s Pack on the official website.

Bring Justice to the Koronus Expanse with the Lex Imperialis Expansion

Launching June 24, 2025, Lex Imperialis is the second major expansion for Warhammer 40,00: Rogue Trader. Thrusting players into the iron grip of Imperial Law, this DLC features a new 15-hour storyline that introduces the Adeptus Arbites, a faction of incorruptible enforcers, and a new companion—the grim and relentless Solomorne Anthar. With battle Familiars like cybernetic eagles and cyber-mastiffs, this DLC deeply enriches the gameplay and narrative layers of Rogue Trader.

Players who pre-purchase the new Season Pass will receive an exclusive Appearance Pack. This includes new hairstyles and augmenting implants that become instantly available for customizing their Lord Captain.

During the Warhammer Skulls Sale, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader is available at 50% off across all platforms: Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store, as well as on console via PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Stay up to date with Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader and Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy by following Owlcat Games’ Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Discord, and YouTube.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is Out Now

2025/05/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT): Tactical Takedown, the turn-based beat-em-up from acclaimed developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, An Airport for Aliens Currently Run by Dogs), and in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, is now available on Steam for PC. To celebrate launch, the game has a 10 percent discount, pricing it at $17.99.

Tactical Takedown reinvents the franchise with a strong new direction, combining turn-based strategy and beat-em-up combat. With both Splinter and Shredder dead and the Turtles nearing adulthood, players battle through 20 evolving levels, taking on classic enemies, like the Foot Clan, in a gripping coming-of-age journey.

TMNT: Tactical Takedown launch trailer:

Players modify loadouts, unlock skills, and carve through enemies strategically, allowing for deep tactical play. Unleash Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo’s unique movesets and drone-powered assist moves to progress through a diorama-inspired world.

Key Features

  • 20 action-packed levels, divided into campaigns focusing on individual characters.
  • A unique take on the world of TMNT from the minds at Strange Scaffold (Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, I Am Your Beast).
  • Innovative turn-based beat-em-up combat, complete with mutating arenas.
  • Gorgeous graphic novel-inspired art style, with paint splatter, figurines, and diorama setpieces.
  • Customizable movesets to shape each Turtles’ playstyle.
  • Thumping multi-genre soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Unbeatable, El Paso, Elsewhere).

Tactical Takedown brings the Turtles’ world to life with a striking graphic novel-inspired art style, featuring bold paint splatters and detailed diorama setpieces. The game’s action is backed by a high-energy, genre-fusing soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Unbeatable, I Am Your Beast). It will also be supported post-launch with multiple free updates.

Funcom Announces Showcase of Dune: Awakening Mid-to-Endgame

2025/05/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Earlier this month, Funcom hosted a large-scale Beta Weekend of its upcoming multiplayer survival game Dune: Awakening. The event was a major success, with large numbers of players flocking onto the sands of Arrakis, stress-testing core systems to ensure the game is fully ready for launch on June 10th.

Players got to experience roughly 20-25 hours of the early survival experience, including about 25% of the Hagga Basin map, but this is only scratching the surface. Dune: Awakening is multiplayer survival on a massive scale, and beyond the beta lies a vast world full of content, challenges, and gameplay systems waiting to be uncovered.

That’s why developer and publisher Funcom will host an exclusive livestream on May 28th where developers will both show and talk about what players can expect to see as they reach further into Hagga Basin and beyond, into the Deep Desert.

We’ll head further into Hagga Basin, showing you what you can expect to see, build, and experience in the midgame. We’ll also cover advanced gameplay mechanics such as The Landsraad, and we’ll dive deep into the Deep Desert to show you how Dune: Awakening’s endgame game offers plenty to do whether you prefer PvE or PvP.

Don’t miss it:

  • What: Beyond the Beta: A Glimpse of Dune: Awakening’s Mid-to-Endgame
  • Where: Twitch.tv/Funcom | YouTube.com/Funcom
  • When: May 28th at 18:00 CEST / 12pm EDT / 9am EDT

Pro Cycling Manager 25 Provides Details on Revamped Sponsorship System

2025/05/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

For this new edition of Pro Cycling Manager, Cyanide studio offers a revised sponsorship management system to further enhance the strategic aspect of the game. Pro Cycling Manager 25 will be available on PC on June 5, 2025.

In Pro Cycling Manager 25, sponsors are discovered throughout the seasons. They also have more prerequisites for signing with your team, such as the origin and age of the cyclists. And, of course, the team’s race results and rankings are of paramount importance. These sponsors are signed individually, which means that you can get several contracts at the same time. By choosing the right sponsors, you can create interesting synergies for your team. From one season to the other, the financial investment can be increased if the conditions for development are met. But greater commitment on their part requires better results from the cycling team in return.

Other sponsor-related mechanics are present in Pro Cycling Manager 25, giving it a crucial role in the management of his cycling team. This choice remains that of the player, and can be made according to objectives and resources available.

Pro Cycling Manager 25 lets you take on the role of team manager, whose decisions are crucial to the success of your cycling team. Manage budgets, recruit riders and attract the attention of sponsors season after season! Sponsors gain in influence in Pro Cycling Manager 25, each with requirements to be met before granting you funding. Last but not least, the AI of competitors has been improved for a more realistic behavior.

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus – Snowprint Studios to Reveal Next Faction

2025/05/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus charges into this year’s Warhammer Skulls event, bringing forth the Emperor’s most elite defenders. The battlelines tremble as the Adeptus Custodes, golden sentinels of the Imperium, descend upon the battlefield. With unmatched skill and divine purpose, they purge the heretic, the xenos, and the traitor alike. Leading this glorious charge is none other than Shield-Captain Trajann Valoris, arriving later this month in a new Legendary event.

On May 24th, Tacticus unveils its latest Survival Event, a brutal gauntlet forged in war, where only the relentless endure. Those with the unbreakable resolve of the Adeptus Custodes may claw their way through the carnage and emerge victorious, unlocking the might of Trajann Valoris. He is a living bulwark of the Emperor’s wrath.

Now is the time to return to the front. Whether you are a battle-scarred veteran or a lapsed servant of the Throne, the war calls once more. This summer, the fires of conflict burn hotter than ever as Tacticus marches toward its third anniversary. Stand ready. Glory awaits those who survive.

If you missed it, go check out the Warhammer Skull’s showcase now on the official Warhammer Twitch channel.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition Announced

2025/05/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Relic Entertainment is excited to announce Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition coming to PC later this year. This is the iconic Dawn of War as players remember it, but optimized for modern hardware. The award winning and genre-defining classic real-time strategy game has been updated for today’s PC audience while remaining faithful to the grimdark original. “Cleanse, purge, kill!”

The Definitive Edition includes all the Dawn of War and Standalone Expansion content; 4 Classic Dawn of War Campaigns, 9 Armies, and over 200 Maps all in one game. The game will feature 4K support, upscaled textures (4x the originals), and image-based lighting for a higher level of fidelity while retaining the classic experience. World lighting, unit reflections, and shadows have all been improved, and new unit gloss and emissive lighting will faithfully enhance the moment-to-moment action. An improved gameplay camera will show the battlefield like never before and the HUD and screen layout have been optimized for widescreen viewing. It has also been upgraded to a 64-bit platform to support the ongoing efforts of the modding community and will be compatible with over 20-years of lovingly crafted community mods.

“The Definitive Edition celebrates the original Dawn of War and preserves the legacy of this landmark Warhammer 40,000 title for years to come,” says Justin Dowdeswell, CEO at Relic Entertainment. “Warhammer 40,000 is more popular than ever, and we want new players to experience where the classic Dawn of War franchise began, while providing a platform for our long-time fans to relive it in its entirety.”

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition
will be releasing later this year for PC on Steam and GOG.