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MLB PRO SPIRIT 2025 Season Free Update

2025/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. has announced that its mobile game eBaseball™: MLB PRO SPIRIT (MLB PRO SPIRIT) will receive a free update for the 2025 season on March 25. This update will introduce a brand-new key visual featuring Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar of the Los Angeles Dodgers, highlighting his unparalleled ability as both a dominant pitcher and elite hitter. In addition to the updated key visual, players can look forward to new team rosters, uniforms, and in-game campaigns, fully aligned with the 2025 MLB season.

Rutschman and Merrill Become Official “Partner Athletes”

Baltimore Orioles’ Adley Rutschman and San Diego Padres’ Jackson Merrill have been named “Partner Athletes” for MLB PRO SPIRIT, bringing their elite skills to the virtual game. Rutschman, with elite framing, power, and plate discipline, is a rising superstar behind the dish. Merrill, known for his defense, versatility, and solid bat-to-ball skills, represents the next wave of talent in San Diego. Their partnership with MLB PRO SPIRIT highlights their impact on the game, both on the field and in the gaming world.

In-Game Campaigns

JAPAN LEGENDS: Event featuring Japanese MLB legends Ichiro Suzuki, Hideki Matsui and others who have made their MLB mark will be available for a limited time. Take this opportunity to scout them and strengthen your team!

SPRING FEVER 10-PLAYERS FREE: Users can obtain a player from their favorite team through a one-time special free 10-pull scout. One “Grade IV” player is guaranteed.

Tokyo Series Present: Logging in during the event period grants a Grade III “Cover Athlete: Shohei Ohtani (DH).”

Join the eBaseball™ Fan Club!

The eBaseball™ Fan Club is a dedicated platform for MLB PRO SPIRIT users, now available in nine countries and four languages. Users can register for free with a KONAMI ID, linking their MLB PRO SPIRIT account to unlock weekly login rewards, including exclusive in-game items, digital wallpapers, and more.

How to join:

  1. Create your free KONAMI ID here: https://my.konami.net/en_US
  2. Join the Club

Strange Scaffold’s TMNT: Tactical Takedown Releases May 22

2025/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown, the upcoming turn-based beat-em-up from acclaimed developer Strange Scaffold (I Am Your Beast, CLICKOLDING), and in partnership with Paramount Game Studios, is set to launch on Steam for PC on May 22, 2025.

To celebrate, a brand new trailer offers a glimpse at the title’s high-flying Turtles action, and a demo is also playable at this month’s Game Developers Conference, kicking off at Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition on March 16.

Reimagining the franchise with a bold new vision, Tactical Takedown blends turn-based strategy with fast-paced beat-em-up action. With Splinter and Shredder dead, and the Turtles on the cusp of adulthood, players fight through 20 mutating levels, battling iconic foes like the Foot Clan in this coming-of-age story.

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

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, multi-genre soundtrack from award-winning composer RJ Lake (Unbeatable, I Am Your Beast).

PowerWash Simulator 2 Announcement Trailer

2025/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

FuturLab, the award-winning UK game studio, invites you to return to Muckingham in PowerWash Simulator 2, a sud-tacular follow up to the worldwide pressure washing sim phenomenon that has worked gamers up into a lather since 2022.

Releasing later this year on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, PowerWash Simulator 2 is bubbling with fresh locations in a whole new campaign, improved visuals, soap-erior equipment and splashy features. Effortlessly transform soiled surroundings into clean, serene scenes, solo or with pals either online or – for the first time – in split-screen. Satisfaction is a spray away!

“PowerWash Simulator 2 feels like a natural evolution from its predecessor. The original game’s design was all about eliminating anything that detracted from the pure satisfaction of taking something dirty and making it clean. PowerWash Simulator 2 is all about adding in even more avenues for players to achieve that same sense of satisfaction, with new tools, features and quality of life improvements,” says Dan Chequer, Design Director at FuturLab. “We’re really excited to see players dust off their power washers and get stuck into this brand-new campaign, that brings you even more to clean, and even more ways to release the pressure.”

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to finally announce the sequel to one of our most successful titles. With over 17 million players worldwide, PowerWash Simulator has allowed us to self-publish a sequel, an exciting challenge we are delighted to undertake,” says Chris Mehers, COO of FuturLab. “We look forward to bringing players the next step-up in the PowerWash Simulator series.”

Craving more to Clean?
The jobs and water keep flowing in PowerWash Simulator 2. Play through a fresh new campaign, uncovering more of Muckingham’s mysteries. Plus, venture even further out to brand-new grime-coated locations like Sponge Valley, Power Falls and Lubri City.

No Place like your Home-base
Kick back and relax in your home-base after a hard-days-cleaning. Put down your roots and make the place yours by collecting furniture and trinkets to spruce it up along the way, then invite your power wash pals over to check out your pad.

Soap-erior Washing
Watch your worries melt away with each swipe of your power washer. Cleaning feels even better in PowerWash Simulator 2, including enhanced soap that clings to stubborn stains and annihilates dirt.

Clean in Split-screen!
Satisfaction on the double! Share campaign progression online together for the first time. In addition to online play, split-screen co-op has entered the chat. Team up and take on the dirt with twice the wash-power, from the convenience of one screen.

There’s Lots More to Come…
Watch this space as we dish the dirt on new content and features coming in PowerWash Simulator 2!

PowerWash Simulator 2 is currently in development for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and releases late-2025. FuturLab is excited to share more information in April.

Wishlist now on Steam and visit the website for more information about PowerWash Simulator 2.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Meet The Hunters Dev Diary

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

In Dev Diary 17 we introduced you to the Anarchs, one of the enemy factions you will face. Tonight, we want to introduce another: the I.A.O.

The Information and Awareness Office spearheads the U.S. government’s response to the Blankbody threat. While officially defunded, it operates on a large black budget that allows its hunters to face the undead under the guise of “training missions” and “counter-terrorist strikes”.

Baker (1)

Agent Baker

“Does your kind still feel protective over the young? Do you still feel at all?”

Agent Baker is pragmatic and methodical. She leads the I.A.O. in its mission to investigate the Blankbody presence in Seattle. She doggedly follows up on any suspicious deaths or disappearances and re-examines historical events to achieve her goal: to understand the monsters that she hunts so their elimination can be absolute.

The agents under her command respect her and have given her a nickname, which she bears proudly: “Mother Hen.”

First and foremost the I.A.O. needed to represent a different type of enemy to those that the player would have already encountered in the game. As opposed to the rough and ready Anarch, I.A.O. are a highly trained paramilitary force hunting a very specific type of prey.

From their hard leather padded extremities or the glaring haze of the thermal weapons, we really wanted the I.A.O. to both look and feel like an adversarial force an elder vampire would think twice about before attacking.

I.A.O. are human and thus use technology and tactics to fight their foe, so it was important that we convey the range of enemies and the threat they pose to Phyre as visually and distinctly as possible. Ranged enemies have large, hooded ponchos framing their piercing eyes from range. The more up-front melee enemies have wide dynamic stances as they swing their thermal batons at you. The weapons are military grade so overall feel harder, heavier and built for a specific purpose. The I.A.O. may not have the perks of ghouls or vampires but they’re a formidable force, using technology to their advantage.

– Project Art Director Ben Matthews

IAO Lineup (1)

In one of my favourite quests to work on, Phyre explores an I.A.O. stronghold on Harbor Island which is heavily guarded both inside and out by I.A.O. agents.

It’s one of the game’s largest and most expansive combat areas, providing multiple ways to navigate the environment, as well as allowing you to tackle objectives in whichever order you choose. The I.A.O. have set up thermal shielding to block certain routes – touching or going near the shields will damage you. You will need to search Harbor Island to find a way of shutting them down, opening up more areas to explore.

I.A.O. agents are more organized than the other enemies you would have faced by this stage of the game. They patrol the facility in groups making it harder to pick them off one-by-one, and their use of night-vision goggles, searchlights, and personal radios requires you to be more strategic if you want to take them out without being spotted.

If you engage the I.A.O. in combat head-on they will use more militaristic tactics with better accuracy and knowledge of their weapons, knowing where to shoot you for the most damage. They wear combat armor, allowing them to take more damage than other humans, but are still weak compared to ghouls and vampires. They make up for their mortal frailty with an arsenal of anti-vampire weapons, which are the strongest you will face in the game: Thermal Batons for close combat, which unlike other enemies will cause damage if you hit them when they are blocking your attacks; Phosphor Grenades which create pools of burning damage to flush you out of hiding spots; and Sniper Crossbows which fire explosive bolts causing lots of damage if you don’t remove them in time.

A favourite tactic of mine is to catch the phosphor grenades or explosive bolts mid-air and throw them back for maximum carnage. It’s also a great quest for using a Ventrue’s Possession ability, getting an agent to attack one of their own and hearing the panicked screams of friendly fire.

– Senior Game Designer Martin Akehurst

Santiago

The I.A.O. aren’t the only hunters to feature in Bloodlines 2. There is evidence that an ancient hunter is active on the streets of Seattle.

In the early years of the 20th Century, many Kindred met their Final Deaths at the hands of a hunter known only as Santiago. Multiple coteries were wiped out in San Francisco and New Orleans, their destruction attributed to this same relentless pursuer. At the site of each incident, an ornate metal memento in the shape of a sharpened cross was left behind. Crucifixes of this form are called the Cross of St. James – hence the name given to this hunter.

Speculation persists that Santiago, whoever they truly were, was a member of the Society of Leopold, one of the most ancient and feared factions of hunters of the supernatural. If that were true, Santiago would have seen themselves as a soldier of Christ, waging a holy war against the Damned.

– Project Narrative Director Ian Thomas

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Bee Simulator: The Hive Announcement Trailer

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Untold Tales and VARSAV Game Studios have announced Bee Simulator: The Hive, coming to PC, PlayStation, Switch and Xbox this year.

Bee Simulator: The Hive combines the original Bee Simulator game released in November 2019, with a hefty expansion named The Hive.

The Hive adds new content and mechanics into the base game and endgame to create a fresh new experience for those who never tried the original game. The main highlight of The Hive lets players now build and customize their very own sprawling bee hive colony. You’ll be zipping around the map gathering resources, setting up outposts, and unlocking various buildings to start creating and customizing your very own home for you and your colony.

New Features added by The Hive include:

  • Build and customize your own sprawling bee hive
  • Wind tunnels and jet streams to zip around the map faster
  • 2 additional mini-game challenges
  • Bee vision for gathering resources and highlighting outposts
  • Weather randomisation (in free flight mode)
  • Additional coop maps now playable in single player

BEE SIMULATOR: THE HIVE GAME FEATURES

EMBARK ON BIG ADVENTURES AS A LITTLE BEE

Take flight in a heartwarming single-player story where you must protect your hive from looming danger. As one of the swarm’s most diligent workers, your tiny wings will carry the fate of your entire colony.

EXPLORE A VIBRANT, WORLD-FAMOUS PARK

Fly around and explore every nook and cranny of a vast, semi-open world map inspired by New York’s famous Central Park. From ponds to picnic grounds, funfairs to the zoo, you’ll uncover secrets, mini-games, and resources throughout. Find people, animals, plants, and other insects to interact with along the way.

BUILD YOUR OWN SPRAWLING HIVE

The Hive expansion lets you build and customize your very own beehive from the ground up. Optimize your resource-gathering to collect what you need to create a buzzing home. Use a variety of practical and decorative buildings to bring your hive to life.

MINI-GAMES GALORE

Being a bee means non-stop activity! Race through jet streams, collect pollen, perform bee dances, defend your colony from wasps, and tackle various challenges in an exciting mix of exploration and action-packed gameplay.

SPLIT SCREEN COOP

Team up with up to four friends or family in split-screen co-op. Play through custom-designed multiplayer maps with both cooperative and competitive game modes—fun for everyone, young and old!

A VIBRANT AND PEACEFUL SOUNDTRACK

Soar through the world with a peaceful and immersive soundtrack composed by Mikołaj Stroiński, renowned for his work on The Witcher 3 and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.

Dragon’s Lair: The Legend Re-Releases for the Nintendo Game Boy

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

Retro publisher Incube8 Games and development studio Elite are thrilled to announce the re-release of Dragon’s Lair: The Legend for the Nintendo Game Boy. First released in 1991, Dragon’s Lair: The Legend returns to handheld gaming in its original form, offering a chance for new players and longtime fans to experience the timeless adventure of Dirk the Daring. Dragon’s Lair: The Legend will be released in Complete-in-Box and Digital Edition formats; pre-orders are open, shipping in April.

About the Game

Dragon’s Lair: The Legend’s gameplay isn’t about slaying dragons or battling evil wizards—it’s about mastering jumps, dodging hazards, and keeping your cool when things go horribly wrong. Dirk must collect all 194 fragments of the Life Stone by journeying through 11 distinct regions, each packed with tricky platforming, moving platforms, and spike traps that will test even the bravest adventurers. There are no enemies to fight—just you, your reflexes, and the ever-present risk of mistiming a jump. If you still have lives left, you’ll respawn right where you fell. But if you run out? Well… let’s just say you’ll be getting very familiar with the starting screen.

This re-release of Dragon’s Lair: The Legend is based on the European (EU) version, which includes several adjustments that make the challenge slightly more manageable:

  • No Fall Damage: Unlike other versions, Dirk no longer dies from high falls, allowing for more freedom in platforming.
  • Extra Lives: For every 42 Life Stones collected, Dirk gains an extra life (up to a maximum of 10).
  • Refined Jumping Mechanics: Instead of infinite jumping by holding the button, players must tap repeatedly to achieve the same effect, preventing unintentional exploits.

IXION Launches on Consoles April 8th

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Xbox Series X News

Kasedo Games and Bulwark Studios are excited to announce that the acclaimed sci-fi city-builder, IXION, will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 8, 2025.

Blending deep strategy, resource management, and a gripping narrative of survival in space, IXION puts players in command of the Tiqqun space station as they lead humanity’s last hope among the stars.

Following its highly successful debut on PC, the console version brings the full IXION experience optimized for next-gen performance and controller play.

Console players can now forge humanity’s future and navigate the perils of space, where every decision could be the difference between mankind’s survival and extinction.

IXION is launching on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X on April 8th 2025. Join the discussion on Discord and Twitter.

John Wick Experience Now Open in Las Vegas

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Fans can see if they have what it takes to complete a mission in the captivating world of John Wick as part of the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, a new immersive attraction at AREA15, the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.

With the experience now open to the public, the studio released the first photographs showcasing the approximately 12,000-square-foot ticketed attraction, which includes two themed bars and a retail shop.

The experience is based on the billion-dollar John Wick motion picture franchise, which franchise director Chad Stahelski produces with Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee at Thunder Road Films. Stahelski and his team at 87Eleven Entertainment were creative collaborators on the experience from design to special stunt work.

The JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE blends more than a dozen highly themed cinematic rooms, live interactions and interactive gameplay to create an immersive journey that transcends reality and challenges wit, skill and nerve. As guests step through the doors of the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, they find themselves in the fantastical underworld of John Wick, where they must navigate an all-new, high-stakes adventure.

Each group of guests will be tasked with completing a mission that plays out in unique ways with characters, mythology, and iconography inspired by the Wick universe. Visitors may rub elbows or grab a drink with John Wick Continental Las Vegas staff, assassins, crime bosses, or other curious guests like themselves within the relative safety of the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE. Guests will be drawn into the culture, trusted with secrets, and invited into private areas of the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, promising an authentic and compelling action-packed experience.

To bring audiences into the world of Wick, Lionsgate and Stahelski worked closely with Egan Productions, the producer of the experience. A leading creator of escapes, attractions, and live events with more than 20 years of expertise in all aspects of production and operations, Egan is also Lionsgate’s collaborator on two other Las Vegas attractions based on the studio’s beloved IP: The Official SAW Escape, which opened in 2018 and has been named Best Escape Room by USA Today, and Escape Blair Witch, which opened in 2021.

“In the films, Chad Stahelski has created a complex, alternate reality with exquisite design, deep mythological influence and meticulous action,” said Jenefer Brown, Executive Vice President & Head of Global Products and Experiences at Lionsgate. “The most important part of creating this experience was honoring that and making sure that our guests truly feel like they are part of the world of the films. The experience delivers wholeheartedly on that promise, and we are excited to share it with fans.”

“The John Wick Experience drops you into the sleek, sophisticated world of The Las Vegas Continental,” said Jason Egan. “This is the ultimate destination for anyone seeking a unique and captivating Vegas experience, and a must-visit for John Wick fans.”

The launch of this experience comes as Lionsgate continues to expand the world of Wick, with Stahelski overseeing the franchise across all multimedia platforms. In addition to the four hit films, the John Wick universe includes two spinoff films including Ballerina, set for a June 6th release, and a spinoff starring Donnie Yen that is in development. In addition, Lionsgate is developing the highly anticipated series John Wick: Under the High Table, which Stahelski and Keanu Reeves are executive producing, and the studio has a John Wick AAA video game in the works.

For more information or to purchase tickets to the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, please visit www.JohnWickExperience.com. Admission to the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE is also included in AREA15’s Level 3 and Level 4 Experience Passes available at AREA15.com. Follow @JohnWickExperience on social media.

EVE Online: Revenant Expansion Receives Major Update

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

A wave of impactful updates, shaped by community and CSM discussions, has landed in New Eden. Addressing everything from capital ship production costs to Factional Warfare and force projection, these changes set the stage for a more balanced, engaging, and competitive universe.

Capsuleers,

A wave of impactful updates has landed in New Eden, addressing everything from capital ship production costs to Factional Warfare and force projection. These changes, shaped by community feedback and discussions with the CSM, set the stage for a more balanced, engaging, and competitive universe.

Industrial Overhaul

Manufacturing capital ships and Tech I battleships is now cheaper, reducing the resource strain and making fleet deployments more feasible. Lower costs mean less risk when bringing these hulls to battle, reinforcing their role in fleet warfare.

Mining Sovereignty Upgrades

Nullsec mining operations are seeing major boosts. Tier 1 and 2 mining sites now provide more ore from fewer but larger asteroids, reducing travel time and inefficiency. A new Tier 3 mining site, designed for capital-scale operations, offers enormous asteroids rich in resources. Mordunium refinement has been buffed to improve Pyerite availability, while Mercoxit yields increase across nullsec. Additionally, a new ORE deep core strip mining laser enhances efficiency for barges and exhumers, giving industrialists a powerful new tool for mining Mercoxit.

Factional Warfare: Seagulling Fix & Anti-Pirate Incentives

A critical fix is coming to Factional Warfare battlefield sites: payouts now require active participation, eliminating passive “seagulling” rewards for those who linger without engaging. This change is being tested on Battlefield sites before expanding to other areas. Additionally, anti-pirates can now claim new rewards, including valuable loot from Forward Operating Bases and roaming NPCs, increasing the stakes in Pirate Insurgencies.

Force Projection Adjustments

Ansiblex jump gates are becoming more vulnerable, creating new strategic opportunities for those looking to disrupt enemy logistics. Capsuleers using these gates will now land closer upon arrival, making them easier to intercept. Additionally, Ansiblex gates will no longer auto-repair and must be actively repaired like Metenox moon drills. Warp disruptors and interdiction bubbles will now prevent gate use, further limiting force projection and making nullsec movement more tactical.

Planetary Industry Enhancements

Capsuleers managing planetary colonies will enjoy major quality-of-life improvements. UI enhancements, multi-select for schematics, and the ability to reset extractors make operations smoother than ever. Hotspots will still shift over time, ensuring active management remains key to maximizing output. One of the reasons this is now moving out of beta is thanks to feedback and participation from capsuleers.

Pochven Filament Changes

Tactical retreats through Pochven just got harder. Filaments now feature a spool-up time, preventing instant extractions. Additionally, their activation leaves a detectable trace on D-Scan and can be probed with combat scanners, allowing pursuit and counterplay. This is the first step in a broader look at Pochven travel mechanics.

Ship & Fleet Tweaks

Following discussions at the latest CSM summit, several ship balance adjustments have been made. Heavy interdiction cruisers can now fit cynosural field generators, adding new strategic options for fleet commanders. Also, ECM burst jammer restrictions have been tightened to prevent unintended abuse.

Warp speeds across ship classes are being standardized for more consistent travel mechanics and better fleet balance. Heavy assault cruisers (HACs) will see a slight warp speed reduction to align with their Tech I counterparts, while specialized ships will retain their warp bonuses where appropriate for their roles.

Additionally, fleets will receive new quality-of-life updates, including the ability to disband and reform fleets faster and set maximum fleet sizes. Fleet commanders also gain a new repair beacon mechanic, allowing them to designate non-fleet allies for remote repairs.

Equinox Adjustments

Mercenary den infomorph output is being reduced to stabilize the market, and Metenox moon drills now require more magma reagents. This adds new considerations for nullsec industry.

This is just the beginning. Expect more refinement as New Eden continues to evolve. There are also many more things in this update than mentioned here, and you can check out the full details in the patch notes.

Be Among the First to Play Titan Quest II in Upcoming Closed Play Test

2025/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

The time to carve your legend is almost upon us! Before Titan Quest II charges into Early Access on Steam and the Epic Games Store soon™️, we’re calling upon thousands of brave warriors for an exclusive closed playtest.

Head over to the game’s store page – either on Steam or on the Epic Game Store – and request access to be among the chosen ones who will don their armor, wield their weapons, and battle the forces of chaos. Experience epic combat, heroic feats, and a first taste of what’s to come when Early Access begins!

Request access on the Epic Game Store here: https://thqn.net/TQ2-PT-EGS
Request access on Steam here: https://thqn.net/tq2-steam

Want to dive deeper into Titan Quest II’s world? Check out our developer diaries and uncover all the details about the game’s combat, world, and the limitless possibilities of its free-form mastery system: https://thqn.net/3KqqyXQ

For a deep dive into various Titan Quest II topics check out the previous dev diaries:

Check out the gameplay video here: https://youtu.be/KAOO7UQuhQU
The Titan Quest II Announcement trailer: https://youtu.be/bY6yb8OoFvw
Download the assets: https://tinyurl.com/mvnhbvyu

Forged in the creative crucible of Grimlore Games in Germany, Titan Quest II is currently under development. This epic odyssey is destined for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, eagerly anticipated to launch into Early Access soon.

Wishlist Titan Quest II on Steam: https://thqn.net/tq2-steam
Wishlist Titan Quest II on the Epic Game Store: https://thqn.net/tq2-egs
Learn more on the official website: https://titanquest2.thqnordic.com/
Follow Titan Quest II on X (formerly known as Twitter).com: https://twitter.com/TitanQuestGame
Follow Titan Quest II on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TitanQuestOfficial

THQ Nordic Content Creator Program
We love to collaborate with content creators from all over the world. If you are interested in Titan Quest II (or our other games), please check out our content creator program and be among the first to play and show the game(s):
https://creators.thqnordic.com/