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Game Of Thrones: Kingsroad Launches in Steam Early Access On March 26

2025/03/21
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will begin welcoming players to Westeros on March 26 with Early Access on Steam.

Netmarble also announced starting March 21, players on Steam can purchase a Founder’s Pack to help start their journey through Westeros off in style. Each tier of the Founder’s Pack comes with Early Access to the complete game, as well as a selection of items including exclusive costumes, mounts, season passes, and items that will come in handy during their adventures. For further details about the Founder’s Packs, visit the game’s page on Steam or this new Founder’s Pack video. The game will become playable on Steam for all Founder’s Pack purchasers on March 26.

Players can also pre-register through the App Store and Google Play store on iOS and Android devices, respectively. Upon launch, players will be able to enjoy a full cross-play experience across all supported platforms and devices. This popular feature will maintain progress across all devices and allow players the freedom to experience the world of Westeros in their own way. For a look at what exciting adventures await, Netmarble has released a new Early Access Trailer.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is Netmarble’s upcoming action-adventure RPG officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO®. The game brings the continent of Westeros to life with remarkable detail and scale, following extensive research to faithfully recreate fan-favorite locations from the series as well as previously unseen lands. Players will forge their own legacy and be immersed in intense battles, allowing them to experience the thrill of combat as if they were part of the “Game of Thrones” world.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories this year on PC via Steam or through Windows Launcher, as well as on iOS and Android devices. More to come on worldwide launch dates soon. Visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.

System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Release Date Trailer

2025/03/21
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today at the Future Game Show Spring Showcase, Nightdive Studios announced that System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster — its modernized edition of the 1999 classic sci-fi horror action role-playing game — will be released on PC and consoles on June 26, 2025. Prepare yourselves, insects.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster brings the acclaimed PC game to consoles for the first time. Nightdive Studios has rebuilt System Shock 2 for modern platforms using its proprietary KEX Engine, offering players the definitive System Shock 2 experience with improved visuals, enhanced gameplay, improved performance, cross-play co-op multiplayer, mod support, and more. Every aspect of the game has been refined to provide the best possible experience for new fans as well as veterans.

Watch the System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster release date trailer:

The original System Shock 2 revolutionized storytelling, atmosphere, and gameplay in the medium, inspiring a generation of titles to follow. It completely reshaped the way gaming audiences viewed the potential for storytelling in first-person games and went on to win over a dozen awards and “Game of The Year” recognitions.

Set 42 years after the events of the first System Shock, antagonist SHODAN and her army of merciless mutants infest the starship Von Braun. Players embody a soldier who awakes from cryo-sleep with cybernetic implants grafted to his flesh. As he sets out to unravel the horrifying mystery of the derelict starship, he’ll need to hone his upgradable skills and utilize powerful weapons and paranormal psionic abilities to survive the monstrous creations of SHODAN — and endure her narcissistic god complex.

Romestead Official Announcement Trailer

2025/03/21
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, Three Friends, the indie publisher formed of industry veterans, has announced their first signed title Romestead, developed by Swedish studio Beartwigs. Revealed today at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2025, this survival town-builder invites players to build and expand their home, alone or with friends, as they seek to rebuild Rome and conquer the legendary foes that inhabit these ancient lands.

The pixel art world of Romestead offers eager adventurers a canvas upon which they can turn a meagre village into a thriving town; constructing buildings for leatherworkers, altars to gods, insulae for citizens, and more, all connected by straight roads of course. Through exploration, players will discover new materials, giving rise to the advanced technologies essential to a flourishing realm.

Key gameplay features of Romestead include:

  • Extensive Town Building that enables players to live out their dreams of being a great Roman leader; rebuild civilisation from ruin, and set your citizens to work; farming crops, smithing weapons, collecting resources, and much more.
  • Worship System thanks to which worthy rulers can dedicate their gratitudes to the many gods of the Roman pantheon, acquiring unique and special technologies, buildings, and upgrades. These are unlocked through Worship, a currency gained by completing quests, pledging resources, and sacrificing the very citizens that have helped the settlement grow.
  • Dungeon Crawling & Boss Fights that will challenge even the most mighty of warriors. Players must arm themselves, smith tools, build fortifications, and prepare siege weaponry, especially crucial for those seeking to take on the most fearsome threats.
  • A Vast World with mystery waiting to be uncovered throughout. Explore six unique biomes, including the plains, forests, swamp, desert, volcanic, and a massive ruined city. Each environment adds its own twist, requiring players to improvise and adapt to new threats and discoveries.
  • Co-op Multiplayer Experience that rewards cooperation and coordination, cuts down the tedium and crystalises the fun. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and it certainly wasn’t built alone.

“Romestead hits that sweet spot,” says Albert Säfström, Co-Founder and Producer at Three Friends. “It combines the perspective and aesthetics of A Link to the Past with the progression of Terraria, and it just hits me right in the heart. Also, can we call it a ‘romelike’? I think we should.”

“The idea for Romestead largely comes from our love for the town-building and survival genre,” says Sam Bloom, Co-Founder and Developer at Beartwigs. “We wanted to create a game that would meld these genres and add a historical and mythological twist. We spent a good bit of time deciding on a setting, but landed on Ancient Rome, being one of the most historic civilisations to date.”

Romestead is currently in development for PC with a release date yet to be announced. Players can wishlist the game now on Steam, to be notified when the game enters its Early Access release.

inZOI Pricing and Details Revealed at Global Showcase

2025/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

KRAFTON, Inc. (CEO CH Kim) revealed new details about its upcoming life simulation game, inZOI, during the inZOI Global Showcase on March 18, 2025.

Players from around the world joined the online event, which was staged in the “AR Library” setting drawn from the world of inZOI. At the showcase, inZOI Studio CEO and inZOI Producer and Director Hyungjun ‘Kjun’ Kim presented insights into the game’s development background and the team behind it. Kjun engaged with the participants and highlighted that “realism” is the main goal of inZOI’s development, as it strives to create a realistic experience across the game’s simulation, settings, and art.

The Early Access version of inZOI includes an abundance of story elements with over 250 customization options. The game will also provide several AI-powered creative tools, including 3D Printer, Video to Motion, and Text to Image.

In addition, inZOI offers a wide range of creative systems that enable players to create outfits and furniture, customize accessories, and access features such as Facial Capture, Motion Capture, Photo Studio, Edit City, and the Event System. inZOI will support a sales system and crowd management for an enhanced gameplay experience, with modding and new cities coming to the game in future updates.

During Early Access, inZOI will be available at a price of $39.99. Further, all updates and DLC for inZOI will be free with purchase of the game until full release. As inZOI’s development roadmap rolls out over time, upcoming content will bring freelance jobs, ghost play, a Southeast Asian-inspired cat island “Kucingku,” swimming pools and the ability to swim, a family tree, new professions, and more.

Kjun said, “I hope that players will be able to experience things that they can’t in real life, feel a sense of control over life itself, and have the opportunity to look at life from a slight distance.” He added, “It has been a rough ride and there may still be some shortcomings, but we are committed to paying close attention to feedback from our community as we continue to improve the game towards its full release as soon as possible.”

The full global showcase can be viewed on inZOI’s official YouTube channel here.

Meanwhile, KRAFTON will release the inZOI: Creative Studio demo starting at 5:00pm PDT on March 19 to March 27. The demo will allow players to experience inZOI’s Character Studio and Build Studio. More details on inZOI: Creative Studio can be found on the official website here. inZOI will be available in Early Access via Steam beginning March 28, 2025, at 00:00 UTC.

What’s Your inZOI Story?

To celebrate the Early Access launch with the inZOI community, KRAFTON is launching the “What’s Your inZOI Story?” campaign. Running from 5:00pm PDT on March 19 to April 16, the event will select winners among participants who complete given missions, and those who participate in the vote will have the chance to receive a reward. More details on “What’s Your inZOI Story?” can be found on the event website here.

Wreckfest 2 Early Access Release Trailer

2025/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Ladies and Gentlemen, the next generation of demolition derby madness is here. Wreckfest 2 is crashing into Early Access on Steam today, bringing next-level car destruction, slicker graphics, improved physics, and a whole lot of new features to fuel your inner petrolhead. And yes, it’s once again developed by Bugbear Entertainment – the masters of metal-mangling mayhem.

Just like its predecessor, Wreckfest 2 will keep evolving throughout Early Access, with fresh content and features rolling in regularly. Bugbear and THQ Nordic are all about making this a game for the players, shaped by the players. We want your feedback – tell us what you love, what you want more of, and what crazy ideas we absolutely need to implement. We’ve got a truckload of ideas (and an actual truck), but we want to hear which ones you like the most!

Are you ready to take the wheel?
Buy Wreckfest 2 on Steam: https://thqn.net/wf2-steam

Now, a fair warning: don’t expect Wreckfest 2’s Early Access version to be as jam-packed with content as Wreckfest 1 after nearly a decade of updates, patches, and DLCs. This is just the beginning of an epic ride, and the game will grow with regular updates, guided by our living roadmap – powered by you.

To reflect this evolving journey, Wreckfest 2 is launching at an introductory SRP of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks (until April 3, 2025), making it an even sweeter deal. As development progresses and major updates roll out, the SRP will gradually increase until the full 1.0 release on PC and consoles.

Initial Content EA Launch March 20, 2025:
Game modes

  • Single-player racing & derby with up to 24 players (bots)
  • Multiplayer racing & derby with up to 24 players + bot support

3 maps with multiple tracks
Scrapyard map:

  • Circuit course with intersections
  • Crazy course with oncoming traffic

Speedway map

  • Figure 8 circuit
  • Speedway oval circuit

Derby arena

  • Sandpit map (new remake of WF1 track)
  • Circuit long route + reverse variant

1 Singleplayer Map Testing Grounds

  • Sandbox map with ramps, loopings, etc. (similar to the “Sneak Peak map” of WF1)

4 Cars

  • 2× ’60s/’70s American muscle cars (as seen in trailers)
  • 1× ’80s EU banger car (compact)
  • 1× ’90s US banger car (intermediate)

Features

  • Basic paint customization for all cars (more customization options coming later)
  • Garage to edit & save car designs
  • 1st version of Replay mode, including photo mode
  • Leaderboards

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini White Edition Out Now

2025/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini White Edition is a combination of performance and style. Engineered with cutting-edge Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2, it delivers lightning-fast actuation and unmatched responsiveness, ensuring every keystroke is as flawless as its design. This keyboard sets a new standard for both form and function. 

Huntsman V3 Pro Mini – White Edition 

Quick onboard adjustment modes

By hitting the appropriate key combination, gamers can access quick onboard adjustments on-the-fly to fine-tune actuation point and Rapid Trigger settings instantly, with real-time feedback displayed via a number row. Similarly, Razer Snap Tap, which is disabled by default, can easily be toggled with a key combination since this feature is built into the keyboard. Gamers can unlock even deeper customization through Razer Synapse and save their custom settings directly to multiple profile slots on the keyboard. 

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini White Edition

Built for gamers who seek both portability and mouse maneuvering space, the Huntsman V3 Pro Mini White Edition packs a compact design without sacrifice. The Dual-purpose Modifier Keys at the bottom-right of the keyboard double as arrow keys when tapped, eliminating the need for extra keys. Perfect for home setups, tournaments and gaming on-the-go.  

Razer™ Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 vs Hall Effect switches 

Razer™ Analog Optical Switches Gen-2

Razer™ Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 uses light for actuation that ensures precise and reliable performance in any environment. Hall Effect switches use magnetic fields detected by sensors on the circuit board to detect the actuation point. However, Hall Effect switches can be affected by external magnetic interference and temperature fluctuations, potentially impacting consistency. 

While both offers analog functionality to a keyboard, Esports Pro Players worldwide favor Razer Analog Optical Switches Gen-2 for its precision and reliability, with the Huntsman V3 Pro line of keyboards as the #1 Keyboard used on ProSettings.net (as of December 2024). 

The Distinction Between Light and Magnetism 

Graph illustrating linearity of Analog Optical switches (in green) vs Hall Effect switches (in orange)

Analog Optical switches stand to have an advantage of precision as there is a far more consistent linearity across the full key travel vs switches that rely on magnetic field. For Hall Effect switches, due to the nature of magnets, there will be a level of inconsistency and absence of linearity across the travel range, as shown in the graph above. Gamers can be assured that every switch in every Huntsman V3 Pro line keyboard have the utmost precision and consistency. 

Engineered for peak performance and precision, the Huntsman V3 Pro line redefines gaming with Analog Optical switches. Every switch is factory-calibrated for accuracy and are immune to external interference so gamers can enjoy true analog input, adjustable actuation, and Rapid Trigger Mode. Read more here. 

The #1 Esports Keyboard                                                                          

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro line, the #1 keyboard brand used by esports pros according to Prosettings.net (December 2024)

Claiming the #1 spot as the most-used keyboard brand by esports pros on Prosettings.net (as of December 2024) is a testament to our relentless pursuit of esports excellence. This milestone is not the endpoint but a stepping stone towards even greater achievements. Here’s to pushing boundaries, breaking records, and raising the bar for gaming excellence. 

The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini White Edition is available now at Razer.com, RazerStores, and authorized retailers globally. Learn more at https://rzr.to/hmv3pro-mini-white

Tombstone is Coming to 4k UHD Blu-ray Disc on April 22

2025/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Justice is coming when the legendary epic action-adventure, Tombstone, rides again on April 22 on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray disc. The film has been meticulously remastered and restored, allowing audiences to experience every gun battle with stunning visuals and immersive sound. Tombstone will also be available on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.

Originally released in 1993, this is the first 4K rodeo for Tombstone, triggering viewers to witness all the dustups and defilement of the Wild West in crisp visual detail unlike ever before. Without having to skin a smoke wagon, Tombstone’s audience will get a peek behind the saloon doors to see how Director George P. Cosmatos and his gang of filmmakers brought the historic O.K. Corral into theatrical reality, including the storyboard process and realistic Old West gunslinging.

The upcoming 4K release of Tombstone is the high-res huckleberry fans have awaited for decades….you’re a daisy if you don’t add it to your personal cinema archives. Along with previously released bonus extras, the 4K disc will draw an eye-popping collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

Film Synopsis
Every town has a story — Tombstone has a legend. Experience the explosive, action-packed battle on 4K Ultra HD. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell), his brothers (Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton) and the outrageous Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) band together to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown at the O.K. Corral. The star-studded cast also includes Dana Delany, Jason Priestley and Michael Biehn in an epic story of Wild West justice.

Cast
Kurt Russell as Wyatt Earp
Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday
Sam Elliott as Virgil Earp
Bill Paxton as Morgan Earp
Powers Boothe as Curly Bill Brocius

Produced by
Sean Daniel
James Jacks
Bob Misiorowski

Executive Producers
Buzz Feitshans
Andrew G. Vajna

Written by
Kevin Jarre

Directed by
George P. Cosmatos

Product Specifications
Release Date
Digital: April 22, 2025
Physical: April 22, 2025

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code

Feature Run Time
Approx. 130 minutes

Rating
U.S.: Rated R for strong Western violence

Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

Aspect Ratio
Physical: 2.35:1

Audio
4K: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks

Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Bonus Materials

  • The Making of Tombstone
    • An Ensemble Cast
    • Making An Authentic Western
    • The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
  • Director’s Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence
  • Trailers & TV Spots

A Highland Song Nintendo Switch Physical Edition Launches March 27

2025/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Get ready for a wild adventure as Super Rare Games joins inkle LTD to bring you A Highland Song!

Recently nominated for a BAFTA award for Best British Game, this critically acclaimed title is coming in an exclusive physical edition on Nintendo Switch™! 🌲

Moira McKinnon is running away. Adventure through the Scottish Highlands, with open platforming and dynamic storytelling, maps and music. From the creators of Heaven’s Vault and 80 Days.

In the Highlands, every peak has a story to tell and every valley echoes with a song. Giants sleep, ghosts sing, crows carry messages, and eagles lift the dead. But the Highlands’ crags are unforgiving and its summits are cold – Moira’s trek will not be easy.

📅 Release Date: 27th March, 6pm GMT (11am PDT/2pm EDT)

3000 Switch Standard Editions available for sale worldwide at Super Rare Games.

ViewSonic Launches Gaming Monitor with Switchable Refresh Rates

2025/03/20
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and edtech solutions, launches its next generation of gaming desktop monitor with the XG275D-4K. Engineered with various unique features, the ViewSonic XG275D-4K delivers exceptional functionality and performance for gamers and gaming enthusiasts.

With the press of a button, users of the ViewSonic XG275D-4K can select an ultra-fast 320Hz refresh rate at Full HD 1080p resolution or have a super-fast 160Hz refresh rate at 4K Ultra HD resolution. The XG275D-4K provides super smooth performance that can be customized to just about any gaming need, whether it’s first-person shooter or single player games on a PC or console. The monitor can also switch to a 24.5-inch view for competitive gaming.

The ViewSonic XG275D-4K is a 27-inch monitor with native 4K Ultra HD resolution, designed for versatility. With HDMI 2.1 inputs, the monitor is ideal for multi-device setups, from Xbox at FHD to a PC at 4K. The monitor also comes with a USB-C connector with 65W charging to keep other devices linked while using the monitor. The 0.5ms MPRT response time and AMD FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC compatibility ensure that the monitor can be used with a variety of games.

“With the launch of the ViewSonic XG275D-4K gaming monitor, ViewSonic is excited that we’re continuing to offer unique features and technologies for the gaming community and general gaming enthusiasts,” said Jeff Muto, business line director at ViewSonic. “The XG275D-4K with the switchable refresh rates and screen sizes, as well as characteristics, ensures that it’s a great monitor that our customers and partners can enjoy.”

XG275D-4K Gaming Monitor

  • 27-inch monitor with native 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution
  • Switchable refresh rates 160Hz @ 4K to 320Hz @ FHD
  • 0.5ms MPRT response time
  • AMD FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC compatibility to synchronize frame rate output
  • Connectivity options include: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, and USB-C with 65W power delivery
  • 24.5-inch esports viewable screen setting through OSD
  • Ergonomic stand with a specially designed narrow footprint so a keyboard and mouse can be placed closer to the monitor
  • Available now for an estimated street price of $499.99 [USD]