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Pearl Abyss Announces Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown DLC

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Pearl Abyss today announced that Crimson Desert Enhanced: Charting the Unknown, the first downloadable content for Crimson Desert, will launch worldwide on October 15, during Sony Interactive Entertainment’s State of Play showcase.

Pre-orders for Charting the Unknown are now live across PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store. The DLC will be available as a digital download for $24.99. For other currencies, please check your local store for pricing info. Players who pre-order will receive two exclusive in-game items: the Charter’s Diving Set for Kliff and Oongka, and Charter’s Light Diving Set for Damiane.

Beyond Pywel’s shores, a new adventure awaits. Players can take command of their own ship and set sail across the ocean to explore uncharted islands and discover what lies beyond the familiar coastlines. Beneath the waves, they can uncover underwater treasures, sunken ruins, and hidden mysteries, opening new paths for exploration and discovery.

Danger awaits both above and below the surface. New threats emerge across land and sea, bringing formidable foes and dangerous challenges to overcome. Players can adapt their tactics to each situation as they face some of their most demanding battles yet.

The Charting the Unknown DLC also offers new ways to make a home and build a life in Pywel. With the upgraded housing mode, players can create and customize a home that reflects their individual tastes and personality. They can also rent and manage a variety of facilities to grow their fortune and also forge deeper bonds with the people of Pywel for a richer everyday life experience in the world.

New stories will also unfold across Pywel, spanning an ominous presence in the desert, a dangerous political conflict, a journey beyond time, and an ancient secret beneath the waves. Players will follow Kliff, Oongka and Damiane as they forge their own paths forward, discover their purpose, and shape their destinies.

For more information on Crimson Desert Enhanced, the Charting the Unknown DLC and all the latest news, please visit the official website or follow us on X, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

Paradox Sets Date for Victoria 3 State and Revolution

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

For centuries, the Romanov tsars kept a firm hand on the reins of power in Russia. All policy and planning was run through the court, with tsars and royal favorites directing the future of an empire with immense wealth and potential, only hesitantly unlocked by a conservative ruling class. But the changes of the 19th century threaten to topple an increasingly brittle system, as new technologies, national awakenings and political ideologies point to a different and possible better future for the millions under Russian rule. Which side will you choose?

On 22 October, explore the dramatic and fast-moving history of the Russian Empire in State and Revolution, a new immersion pack for Victoria 3. This addition to Paradox Interactive’s global societal simulation of the years between 1836 and 1936 gives deeper historical flavor and content for the Russian Empire. The personality and character of the Tsar is of greater importance and royal favorites jockey for power at the court. The monarchy’s decisions and policies will help determine what kind of revolution will pose a challenge in the late game. Side with the forces of change and usher in a new future for Russia or restrain the energies of the people to maintain the power of the old order.

Alien Conversation Adventure Game Donutal Now Available on Steam

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Arc System Works America, Inc. announced that the alien conversation adventure game Donutal is now available on Steam. Players who purchase Donutal between September 3 and November 30 will receive free future access to the Donutal Original Soundtrack* and its 13 in-game tracks. Further details on accessing the soundtrack will be shared at a later date.

Donutal is an alien conversation adventure game where you uncover true identities through “conversation.” The game is set in the year 2206, where the former International Space Station is now the International Space Port, a gateway for aliens coming to Earth. Players take on the role of a “Chief Extraterrestrial Counselor” who has awakened from a 150-year cryosleep. To repay a massive debt they have no memory of incurring, the player must interview aliens arriving on Earth. These aliens are seen as a potential solution to Earth’s mounting problems. While some wish to enter for tourism or study, are their intentions truly innocent? Your decisions will determine the fate of the Earth. Watch the trailer introducing the alien cast for a preview of what to expect from them.

Game features in Donutal include the following:

  • Group-Based Screening Conversation is Your Tool: Players interview a group of up to eight aliens. You must deduce the truth and decide whether to grant entry based on information pulled from their conversations—what they say, who they suspect, and who they protect.
  • Simultaneous Interview: You may summon up to two aliens from the group into the interview room. Conversation between them may reveal hidden information. Whether they are lovers, strangers, or members of rival species, their reactions and answers will change depending on who is standing next to them. By interviewing two people simultaneously, you may expose hidden motives and contradictions.
  • A Story Shaped by Your Choices: Every arrival is a decision: some aliens could help Earth thrive, while others may bring unexpected dangers. You’ll have to weigh opportunity against risk, knowing that some choices can have consequences that cannot be undone. Each morning, the news will reveal how your decisions from the previous day have changed the planet. Whether you can pay off your debt and finally set foot on Earth again, and what remains of Earth when you do depends entirely on your judgment.

Please follow Arc System Works’ official website and social channels for future updates on Donutal.

Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Relic Expedition Gameplay Walkthrough

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
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In today’s Dragon’s Dogma™ 2: Dark Arisen – Relic Expedition Gameplay Overview video presentation, Capcom revealed the Relic Expedition Cycle that Arisen will experience as they explore the frigid expanse of Norgan when the Dark Arisen Expansion releases on October 9! Each journey out into the frozen wilds requires both skill and preparation, while each safe return offers the opportunity for new gear and skills to cut closer to the mystery at the heart of Norgan.

In anticipation of the expansion’s release, today’s free Title Update makes it a perfect time to jump back into Dragon’s Dogma™ 2 with framerate improvements, extra save slots, and an expanded number of assignable weapon skills for combat.

Wardens of Avalon Gameplay Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Developer Runes Studio and Publisher The Arcade Crew (Drop Duchy, Abyssus) today revealed brand-new footage for the top down, 1-4 player ARPG Wardens of Avalon, launching on PC next year: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2409660/Wardens_of_Avalon/

This medieval, Dark Arthurian adventure enlists you as a member of the newly formed Legend of the Twilight Knights for a simple but world-altering goal: restore the fallen Kingdom of Avalon.

Wardens of Avalon blends traditional survival crafting with basebuilding elements and a dynamic combat system. Draw your blade against overwhelming bosses that will take everything you have to overcome. Today’s new gameplay showcases the danger laden journey you’ll take on to restore the kingdom. Whether you go it alone or alongside your fellow Twilight Knights, you’ll have to be smart to make it out unscathed.

007 First Light Celebrates 4 Million Units Sold with Its First-Ever Discount

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios celebrated 007 First Light surpassing 4 million units sold in its first three months, making it one of 2026’s fastest-selling games. To mark the milestone, 007 First Light is now 20% off, the game’s first-ever discount.

IO Interactive will continue to expand 007 First Light throughout Year One, with regular Tactical Simulation updates across iconic locations including Kensington’s Workshop, Slovakia’s mountain slopes, Mauritania’s black market, and Vietnam’s luxury resort, The Pearl, plus new gadgets, weapons, cosmetics, leaderboard challenges, and an exploration of New Game+ for replayability.

007 First Light is available now, on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, on Amazon.com, as well as for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as at key retailers. A Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow later this Summer 2026. 007 First Light is available in Standard, Deluxe, Collector’s, and Legacy Editions. More details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.

For more information, please visit the official website: 007FirstLightGame.com or follow IO Interactive on X, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Facebook, Threads, Reddit, Bluesky, and YouTube. Those interested in additional news can subscribe to IO Interactive’s press page: https://ioi.dk/press and to an IOI Account.

John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando Unleashes Free Retrieva Update on PC & Consoles

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment are thrilled to announce the release of the second major update for John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando, the “Retrieval” update, now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Free for all players today, this update brings a new mode for the most seasoned soldiers: collect relics and reach an extraction point before hordes of zombies get to you!

New mode, new nightmares

Retrieval Mode opens up new ways to play for everyone: pick a map, collect relics, and reach an extraction point before hordes of zombies catch up to you. But move fast, or you’ll draw the attention of the Sludge, who wants you dead. The new mode is currently playable on four maps: Church of the Damned, High Octane, Impasse, and Demon Bait.

Alongside the new mode, the Retrieval Update includes several gameplay additions:

  • New zombies to fight – Goblins: These small enemies come in groups, attack the same target, and can revive each other as long as one of the three remains alive.
  • Four new ways to purge the zombie invasion: New weapons and tools include the Le Clairon assault rifle, the Flamethrower, the Thunderstick, and the Saw Trap, which tears the infected apart.
  • A batch of upgrades for day-to-day missions: New fixes and updates have been implemented, including the ability to dash, Trials Season 2, PC local servers, plus vehicle and bot improvements.

Embrace the Sludge style

Launching alongside the free update today is the Cosmetic Pack 2 DLC, which is included in the Bloody Season Pass. Players can unlock unique skins and headgear for each character, as well as weapon and vehicle skins, all inspired by the almighty Sludge God. New profile titles and icons are also available to scare the infected away. Or convince them to join your side…

Commando Incoming: Walter Irons Joins Fortnite

The world’s been saved before, but never like this. Walter Irons, one of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando’s playable characters, is dropping into Fortnite and ready to save the Island, one toxic takedown at a time. Whether he’s defusing threats in his home universe or fighting for survival in Battle Royale, one thing’s clear: saving the world is his specialty. Walter will be available in Fortnite starting September 5 at 8 p.m. EDT / 5 p.m. PDT / 2 a.m. CEST for all owners of John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando on the Epic Games Store.

Hordeguard: Winds of the North Commented Gameplay Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

It’s time for a closer look at the blend of tower defense, action-RPG, and strategy genres in Hordeguard: Winds of the North. Publisher Daedalic Entertainment and the two-person developer team of Black Deer Games are proud to showcase their Norse-themed adventure in a brand-new gameplay feature, including commentary directly from the development team. See your Viking hero in action and learn more about the game’s core gameplay loop, morale system, building mechanics, cooperative campaigns, and more by joining the Steam Playtest today!
In Hordeguard: Winds of the North, building your settlement and keeping it standing is the key to victory. As you gather resources and strengthen your defenses, you’ll find that time is your fiercest rival. Hordes of dastardly beasts will descend upon what you’ve created, giving you barely a moment to prepare for the next assault. Balance upgrading your village, progressing your hero, and fighting your enemies to keep the hordes at bay and Valhalla awaiting your arrival just a bit longer.

Key Features:

  • Action Meets Tower Defense: Combine real-time combat, strategic base building, and RPG progression in a Viking survival experience.
  • Build an Unbreakable Settlement: Gather resources, expand your village, and upgrade fortifications to withstand increasingly dangerous enemy waves.
  • Shape Your Viking Hero: Earn experience and unlock upgrade cards that enhance your combat abilities, defenses, and overall strategy.
  • Explore the World of Norse Mythology: Battle relentless hordes of mythical creatures across a harsh world inspired by Viking legend.
  • Fight Together in Local Co-op: Team up with a friend, divide responsibilities, and work together to gather resources, build defenses, and protect your village.

Myst and Riven Remake Physical Editions Coming to PC and Console Later This Year

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical games, in collaboration with Cyan Worlds, announced today that modern remakes of two beloved puzzle adventure titles are heading back to PC and Console later this year, as Myst and Riven receive all-new physical releases for a fresh generation of adventurers to experience.

A landmark game which quickly secured iconic status upon its initial release in 1993, Myst invites players to a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Players journey to Myst Island and other stunning, long-dormant locations – called “Ages”- and begin to unravel the mystery they have been thrust into.

With each new puzzle solved, players reveal the engrossing backstory and find they’re playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written.

One of the most influential video games ever made, Myst has already been enjoyed by more than six million gamers and its modern remake now arrives via a physical edition for gamers to treasure on PlayStation®5, XBOX One, XBOX Series and PC.

Arriving in two physical versions, gamers can choose between Standard or Collector’s Editions:

Myst Standard Edition – MSRP: $39.99 / €44.95 / £40.00 / $CAD 56.99  MSRP – PlayStation 5, XBOX One / XBOX Series X

  • Game Case
  • Game Disc
  • 8 Page Booklet

Myst Big Box Edition – MSRP: $64.99 / €71.95 / £65.00 / $CAD 91.99  – PC, PlayStation 5, XBOX One / XBOX Series X

  • Big Box PC Packaging
  • Standard Edition of the Game*
  • Soundtrack CD
  • 12” x 16” Double Sided Poster

*PC version contains a digital Steam key in box in lieu of disc.

In Riven, players travel to a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape. Riven takes players on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures, where they will explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god, and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure.

With complex puzzles, incredible visuals and a gripping story, Riven is rightly hailed as a worthy sequel to the original masterpiece, and remains a firm favorite with adventure gamers to this day.

Once again, the modern remake of Riven arrives via two physical versions, with gamers having the option to choose between Standard and Collector’s Editions:

Riven Standard Edition – MSRP: $39.99 / €44.95 / £40.00 /  $CAD 56.99 – PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X

  • Game Case
  • Game Disc
  • 8 Page Booklet

Riven Big Box Edition – MSRP: $64.99 / €71.95 / £65.00 / $CAD 91.99  –  PC, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X, PC

  • Big Box PC Packaging
  • Standard Edition of the Game*
  • Soundtrack CD
  • 12” x 16” Double Sided Poster

*PC version contains a digital Steam key in box in lieu of disc.

Seafarer the Ship Sim Consoles Release Date Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

astragon is pleased to announce that Seafarer: The Ship Sim will leave Steam Early Access on September 24. At the same time, the approachable ship simulation will launch for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for the console versions are available now.

The new Console Announcement Trailer offers a glimpse of what awaits players at sea:

In Seafarer: The Ship Sim, players take the helm of a wide variety of vessels and accept diverse assignments in numerous ports. These include transport jobs, patrol and rescue missions, firefighting operations, and unexpected events at sea. Whether transporting different types of cargo – such as bulk goods, containers, and liquefied gas—between ports or responding to emergency calls as part of the Coast Guard, players will face a wide range of challenges on the open water.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim launched in Steam Early Access on October 7, 2025. Since then, the ship simulation has been continuously expanded with new content and features. Thanks to the recently added cooperative multiplayer mode, up to four players can now set sail together and tackle the many challenges that await them at sea.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim will also launch for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S on September 24 at a price of $34.99 / 34.99€. Players who pre-order one of the console versions will receive the Voyager Pack at no additional cost. The pack includes two additional ships as well as a selection of cosmetic items that allow players to customize the appearance of their captain.

All Editions and offers of Seafarer: The Ship Sim can be found on the official website.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim is now available for PC in Early Access for $24.99 / ₤20.99 / 24.99€ (SRP) via Steam and Epic Games Store. With the Full Release on September 24, the price will be raised to $29.99 / ₤24.99 / 29.99€.