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Stygian: Outer Gods Gameplay Trailer

2025/04/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Horrors beyond mortal ken lie just beyond the horizon, as Stygian: Outer Gods showcases the terrors that await you in a grand new gameplay overview trailer.

Created by Misterial Games and Fulqrum Publishing, Stygian: Outer Gods is a Lovecraftian horror title hitting PC via Early Access on April 14, 2025 – with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S planned for the game’s 1.0 launch at a later date.

But the horrors are approaching sooner than you might think! Ahead of the game’s launch into Early Access on April 14, Fulqrum Publishing will be making a brief taster of the game available in a free beta weekend, running from April 4-7.

The beta available this weekend greatly expands on the introductory section which was available during the recent Steam Next Fest, and will allow players to explore a large part of Kingsport, where they will be tasked with gaining access to the mysterious Brasko family mansion.

Stygian: Outer Gods is a survival horror game that pulls you into a hostile world that challenges your very existence. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the schemes of the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Set in the universe of Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, the game lets players witness and influence the events preceding the Black Day. Immerse yourself in a unique world full of dangers, unexplored dark corners, and looming evil beyond mortal comprehension.

You will accompany an enigmatic occultist researcher, Victoria, on an expedition to the foggy settlement of Kingsport, once a prosperous harbor town, now decrepit and almost abandoned. Hoping to find your missing father, you are shipwrecked and soon encounter the nightmares that have haunted this place for centuries. Will you be able to find your way out, keep your sanity, and prevent the coming of the ancient Outer Gods, or maybe being insane is the key to salvation?

Stygian: Outer Gods will be celebrating a free beta weekend from April 4-7, ahead of its launch for PC via Early Access on April 14, 2025.

M3GAN 2.0 Official Trailer Released

2025/04/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The murderous doll who captivated pop culture in 2023 is back. And this time she’s not alone.

The original creative team behind that phenomenon—led by horror titans James Wan for Atomic Monster, Jason Blum for Blumhouse and director Gerard Johnstone—reboot an all-new wild chapter in A.I. mayhem with M3GAN 2.0.

Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN’s creator Gemma (Allison Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma’s niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma’s overprotective rules.

Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon k

nown as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno; Ahsoka, Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia’s self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around.

With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original A.I bitch is about to meet her match.

Directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Gerard Johnstone, the film co-stars returning cast members Brian Jordan Alvarez and Jen Van Epps as Gemma’s loyal tech teammates, Cole and Tess, and new characters played by Aristotle Athari (Saturday Night Live, Hacks), Timm Sharp (Apples Never Fall, Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and Grammy winner and 11-time Emmy nominee Jemaine Clement (Avatar: The Way of Water, What We Do in the Shadows).

Produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and Allison Williams, the film is executive produced by Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott and Mark D. Katchur.

The first M3GAN film shattered box office records, opening to $30.4 million domestically to become the biggest opening weekend for a PG-13 horror film since A Quiet Place Part II. The film went on to gross more than $180 million worldwide.

  • Genre: Action/Horror/Comedy . . . M3GAN
  • Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp, Jemaine Clement
  • Directed by: Gerard Johnstone
  • Producers: James Wan, Jason Blum, Allison Williams
  • Executive Producers: Gerard Johnstone, Adam Hendricks, Greg Gilreath, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Mark D. Katchur

Monster Train 2 – Official Release Date Announce Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Monster Train 2 is mere weeks away as Big Fan, a Devolver Digital publishing label, and developer Shiny Shoe (Monster Train) announced its release date today. The highly anticipated, hellishly fun follow-up to one of the most acclaimed deckbuilders of the decade, Monster Train 2 pulls into the station May 21 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830/Monster_Train_2/).

Today’s Monster Train 2 release date trailer looks to the terrifying arrival of the Titans, an impossibly powerful force fixated on destroying this world. Only by combining the power of Heaven and Hell’s eternal nemeses will you stand to survive the Titan’s onslaught and free Heaven’s throne from their control.

Monster Train 2’s locomotive-sized trove of features includes new playable factions, card types, buff-granting train customization, an Endless Mode, Daily and Dimensional challenges, run mutators, leaderboards and more. Combined with an immense array of cards to build unstoppable decks and synergies with and the series’ signature three-floor battlefield, Monster Train 2’s robust offering ensures newcomers and experienced strategists alike are in for a tense new fight brimming with possibility, excitement and deadly discovery.

Climb aboard the Monster Train 2 express by wishlisting the game (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2742830), visiting the official site (https://www.bigfangames.com/games/monster-train-2) and drawing future updates from Big Fan and Shiny Shoe on social media and the official Discord channels

White Knuckle – Early Access Release Date Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Five months after the reveal of White Knuckle at the 2024 Indie Horror Showcase, Dark Machine Games and DreadXP are ready to share that the first-person speed-climbing horror roguelite will be coming to Steam Early Access on April 17th! At the start of Early Access, players can explore the first three regions of SUB-STRUCTURE 17 as they climb to escape the horrors of the decrepit underground megacomplex in a variety of gameplay modes.

Trapped in the decaying depths of SUB-STRUCTURE 17, you take on the role of a lone climber attempting to ascend the subterranean compound using a combination of precise movement, quick reflexes, and resource management. Climb deteriorating walls, jump over dangerous gaps, dodge lethal traps, and avoid the malevolent creatures lurking in the shadows as an encroaching mass rises below you, ready to consume you should you lose your grip. As you climb, you’ll find various tools to aid your ascent, but carrying too much will leave you encumbered and that much more likely to fall. Pulling tools from your inventory will also require quick thinking as you’ll need the hands you’re climbing with to grab the items in your bag, and spending too long fumbling with them will surely lead to a deadly drop.

As you ascend SUB-STRUCTURE 17 you’ll encounter new and more dangerous environments, each with unique challenges and increasingly hostile enemies to face. Travel through the deep dry storage of the Silos, the putrid sewers of the Pipeworks, and the haunted piers of Habitation as you make your way up ten thousand meters of crumbling concrete in an attempt to reach freedom.

While falling is ill-advised, it’s also inevitable. Choose from unlockable augmentations during runs to improve a variety of traits to aid your ascent. Increasing stats like jump height, climb speed, and stamina will help your chances of escaping the depths of SUB-STRUCTURE 17.

White Knuckle launches into Steam Early Access on April 17th and to prepare for the upcoming launch, players can hone their climbing skills in the highly-acclaimed demo available on Steam.

SubwaySim 2 Release Date Announcement Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher Aerosoft and developer Simuverse Interactive are pleased to announce the upcoming release of SubwaySim 2 on April 29th. The new train simulation title, putting players in control of the subway network of two of the most gorgeous cities in Germany, Hamburg and Berlin, is simultaneously launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S!

Explore some of the most picturesque subway lines in Germany with the Berlin U1/U3 and the Hamburg U3. Experience everyday life in these two German cities from the perspective of a train conductor, and discover landmarks like Berlin’s Oberbaum Bridge and Hamburg’s harbor whilst making sure your passengers get to where they’re going safely and without delays. Be aware that just like in the real world, disruptions and red signals may suddenly alter your workload and make your train, and therefore your passengers, late!

SubwaySim 2 features 41 kilometers of carefully recreated track, 51 detailed stations, and three highly realistic vehicles (DT5, HK, and A3L92). With dynamic weather, functional depots, and interactive passengers, the environment feels alive and engaging. Stepping into career mode presents players with a variety of scenarios, including delays, breakdowns, and other challenges, as budding conductors will navigate a constantly changing world filled with moving trains, cars, and passengers.

TEKKEN 8 – Anna Williams Gameplay Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

TEKKEN™ 8 is kicking off Season 2 with the Spring DLC update bringing back fan-favorite Anna Williams, growing the roster to 37 rosters with plans to release three more this season, including two returning characters and one new challenger. The “Scarlet Lightning,” who made her debut in the first TEKKEN™, is launching today with 72-hour early access, available to Season 2 Character Pass holders and players who purchase Season 2 Character & Stage Pass. Also available later today, TEKKEN 8 is introducing new Season 2 Deluxe Edition and Season 2 Ultimate Edition that include the Season 2 characters and early access for new players. Anna Williams and the Spring DLC update will be available to all players April 3. The game is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information, please visit https://tekken.com/.

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is the critically acclaimed sequel bringing the legendary fighting game franchise to current platforms, harnessing Unreal® Engine 5 to bring new weight and atmosphere to the game’s battles, with every character remodelled in stunning detail and new dynamic and destructible environments. The Spring DLC update brings back the “Scarlet Lightning,” known for her breathtaking beauty and skills as a former assassin. In TEKKEN 8, Anna continues her journey seeking revenge against her sister Nina Williams. Fueled once again by this drive for vengeance, she turns to genius weapons developer Dr. Nakamura to craft a tool powerful enough to storm G Corp and take down Nina and any foes who stand in her way. The result: a compact, transformable weapon designed for maximum destruction—an explosive new ally Anna affectionately named “Lovely Tom.”

Anna Williams’ debut expands the game’s roster to 37 fighters. Learn about the legendary characters in TEKKEN 8, their histories, and their place in the TEKKEN™ saga on the official TEKKEN 8 roster breakdown.

Additional Season 2 updates were revealed during the latest TEKKEN Talk Live. TEKKEN 8 will feature an exciting cross-collaboration with Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land, bringing free items in a planned Season 2 update, with more details to be announced later. Additionally, to celebrate PAC-MAN™’s 45th anniversary, a special collaborative stage will be added to TEKKEN 8 this summer, with further details to be shared at a later date.

Victoria 3 – Charters of Commerce Announcement Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

It is a century of trade, as technological innovation and imperial expansion unlock new goods for rapidly growing populations in a number of markets. Trade is both the reason for and the result of imperial growth, and can even be a weapon in the subtle game of diplomacy. Find new ways to use the promise and potential of market power in Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce.

Charters of Commerce is a new mechanics pack for Victoria 3, centered on the role of trade in a century of rapid transformation. Charters of Commerce adds more depth and detail to the trade system, including new interactions with national companies and new diplomatic deals. Charters of Commerce is also the first major piece of content in the Victoria 3 Expansion Pass 2, a bundle of add-ons scheduled for Victoria 3 over the next year.

Features of Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce include:

  • Company Charters: grant charters to your nation’s companies to give them an advantage in the cutthroat game of international trade.
    • Trade Charters let companies trade their manufactured goods on the world market
    • Investment Charters allow companies to establish regional headquarters and invest in foreign markets
    • Colony Charters make it possible for companies to govern colonial regions
    • Industry Charters give companies permission to expand their field of business into other types of production.
  • Monopolies: Encourage monopolistic industries in your country, whether it be a highly efficient but costly state monopoly, or a private company monopoly that crowds out competitors in the production of vital goods.
  • Diplomatic Treaties: Sign new types of diplomatic agreements, including imposing uneven trade deals and setting limits on colonization.
  • Prestige Goods: Let successful companies branch out into the production of high quality goods like champagne, establishing your unique cultural imprint on a good type and gaining an edge on your competitors.

Victoria 3: Charters of Commerce will be available on 17 June 2025 for the suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99. It is also available via the Victoria 3: Expansion Pass 2.

The Precinct Release Date Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Leading UK games publisher Kwalee and UK based studio, Fallen Tree Games, are pleased to announce the release date for the highly anticipated game, The Precinct. The neon-noir action sandbox police game will release on May 13, 2025 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In The Precinct, players will become rookie officer Nick Cordell Jr in 1980s America. They must navigate warring gangs, urban decay, and police corruption in their quest to restore order to a troubled city. On the ground, that means patrolling and policing a city full of sandbox crimes, from parking infractions to bank heists, street racing to drug deals, in an effort to keep citizens safe for one more day.

“We’re so excited to finally share our work with the fans! Their support has been amazing, and we truly appreciate their patience as we worked on The Precinct to deliver the best possible experience. We can’t wait to see their reactions when they finally get to play the game,” said Lewis Boadle, Art Director, Fallen Tree Games.

GreedFall 2: The Dying World First Major Update Info

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

NACON and Spiders studio are pleased to announce that narrative RPG GreedFall 2: The Dying World, currently available in early access on Steam, is receiving a major content update today for players to jump into.

Players can now discover Olima, nicknamed the City of Stars in reference to the gigantic observatory overlooking it. They will also get to meet a new companion to help them on their adventure: Safia, a veteran explorer and firearms expert who is endowed with great wisdom.

The update also includes the first companion quests, new weapons,new skills, improvements to the combat system (balancing, fluidity, interface, etc.), various fixes, and much more.

GreedFall 2: The Dying World is a narrative RPG which starts three years before the events of the first game. This time, you play as a native of Teer Fradee, uprooted by force from your island and taken to the continent of Gacane, the homeland of the renaigsa (‘foreigners’ in Yecht Fradí, the native language of Teer Fradee). In this old world in a constant state of conflict, and ravaged by the Malichor plague and by the political scheming of various factions, you must regain your freedom and forge your own destiny. Tackle each challenge you face through diplomacy, cunning or your combat skills, and alongside your new-found allies, put an end to the dark schemes that threaten the continent and your island. GreedFall 2: The Dying World is currently available in early access on PC (Steam), and will launch on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S later, when the game fully comes out of early access.

Shadow of the Road Open Alpha Trailer

2025/04/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games recently revealed the first Open Alpha playtest for their upcoming turn-based CRPG Shadow of the Road. Aspiring samurai can jump into the Open Alpha today, currently available on Windows PC via Steam

Set in feudal Japan amidst a fierce rivalry between the Tokugawa Shogunate and Emperor Mutsuhito, Shadow of the Road immerses players in a world that combines tradition and modernity, Japanese mythology, and steampunk technology. Leading a diverse group of adventurers through a dynamic, enchanting realm where decisions shape destiny, players must master different characters’ various abilities to turn the tides of the war.

The Open Alpha includes four distinct playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, allowing players to experiment and find their own playstyle.

Players will engage in several intense battles throughout the alpha, with the final encounter serving as a climactic boss fight that tests their skills and strategy. Alongside the main battles, the Open Alpha also features a number of side quests, offering additional content and opportunities to delve deeper into the game’s lore and mechanics.

One of the aims of this playtest is to give a glimpse of Shadow of the Road’s character upgrade system. As battles grow increasingly challenging, players can strengthen their warriors by unlocking new abilities, emphasizing the importance of strategy and preparation as players face tougher opponents.