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Train Sim World VR: New York Out Now

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Dovetail Games and Just Add Water are proud to announce that Train Sim World VR: New York launches today, bringing an unprecedented simulation experience to Meta Quest 2, Pro, 3 and 3S. Developed by Dovetail Games in collaboration with VR veterans Just Add Water (DIG VR, Sniper Elite VR), this is Dovetail’s first venture into the world of virtual reality.

Train Sim World VR: New York takes place on the Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line – one of the oldest (and busiest) train lines in the USA. You’ll be responsible for safely transporting commuters aboard the M3A and M7A trains, meticulously recreated in VR for a singular simulation experience. Get hands-on in some iconic driver’s seats, and make sure you wave at the railfans along the route!

Two ways to play:

  • Career Mode – Start as a rookie engineer and work your way up by completing challenges, receiving instructions from management, and proving your skills. Compete with friends and players worldwide to become the best of the best.
  • Journey Mode – Looking for a more relaxed experience? Hop off the train and explore the Harlem Line’s stations, collecting souvenirs, taking pictures, and interacting with the environment at your own pace.

When you clock off after a long day, you can unwind in your very own New York apartment. Decorate with the souvenirs you’ve collected, or simply sit back on the couch, relax, and take in your surroundings.

Train Sim World VR: New York is available now for $29.99 here. Get ready to step into the driver’s seat!

Dante’s Ring Renamed – Now Into the Fire

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Into the Fire is an action-adventure RPG with survival and arcade elements, where you engage in disaster combat and confront the deadliest forces of nature — from raging fires and molten lava to powerful earthquakes.

WHO WILL YOU BE?
You take on the role of one of the bold explorers investigating what appears to be an extinct volcanic range. Strive to survive and save as many lives as possible while facing the force of nature, the aftermath of a natural disaster, deep-seated human beliefs, social conflicts, and your own inner demons. Will you uncover the mysteries hidden beneath Dante’s archipelago, the most seismically and volcanically active zone in the world?

WHAT AWAITS YOU?
You will fight nature’s wrath among mystical beliefs by using retro-stylized equipment, like a thermovisor and shooter-style, live-saving weapons (eg, extinguishing shotgun, fire bomb launcher, and more). Use tools such as axes and hammers to break through walls in burning buildings to reach those in need. Rappel across rivers of lava and be aware of exploding vehicles, volcanic bombs, and earthquakes that change the map layout, sometimes cutting off your way of escape entirely.

Will you fight a frenetic fire or flee from a pyroclastic flow? Break the door to rescue someone or stop to give first aid? Once the volcano’s hot breath reaches you, every second counts.

Into the Fire offers a fresh approach to gameplay, focusing on disaster combat and immersing you in a mesmerizing, eerie world where you pass through the gates of hell to save just one more life from its grasp.

 GAMEPLAY FEATURES
  • Traverse extremely dangerous terrain using retro inventions.
  • Use live-saving weapons such as a fire extinguishing pistol, fire extinguishing shotgun, fire bomb launcher, and more.
  • Solve intricate puzzles, break through obstacles, and carefully manage your supplies.
  • Find your own way to save people and animals.
  • Prepare for missions in the hub by selecting the equipment for your preferred gameplay styles/classes.
  • Complete quests and missions with outcomes that can influence the course of the story.
  • Scavenge for resources using retro tools on an island covered in a thick layer of ash.
  • Navigate complex moral choices and broker uneasy peace among diverse factions — all vying for survival.
  • Uncover the mystery hidden in Dante’s archipelago.
  • Surround yourself with retrofuturistic designs and captivating music.
  • Inspired by Ryszard Kapuściński’s famous books.

Satisfactory Update 1.1 Experimental Released

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Today, Coffee Stain Studios have announced the latest update for their award-winning factory building game Satisfactory, which is now available to play in the Experimental branch. Update 1.1 Experimental is the first major update since Satisfactory’s triumphant launch out of Early Access in September last year, and is jam-packed with fresh changes and additions.

The Experimental branch allows players to opt in to share their feedback on new features before they are added into the main game, shaping Satisfactory’s development based on community response. Update 1.1 Experimental introduces highly-requested features that Pioneers across the galaxy can get their hands on, including official controller support, and an overhaul to Photo Mode making it easier than ever to capture those blissful and not-so-blissful moments on MASSAGE-2(A-B)b. Additionally, players can experience the new Hypertube Junction, more customisation options for logistics and architecture, and a mountain of quality of life changes.

Key game features of Update 1.1 include:

  • Controller support has landed in Satisfactory. Pioneers can now experience the untamed alien terrain with the smooth control of Xbox Wireless Controller and DualSense™ controllers, making the journey to completing Project Assembly open to an even wider audience of gamers than before.
  • Photo Mode is being completely overhauled, with much more customisation and fine-tuning available for the most creative Pioneers. This includes a new UI and settings, new photo features like filters, effects, poses, colour adjustments, and a new Dolly Mode for more advanced filmmaking players.
  • Updated Hypertube structures allow for more versatile travel across the alien world. Prepare to create full network systems for travelling across the vast planet with the Hypertube Junction allowing for three-way connections, and the Hypertube Branch which splits existing Hypertube networks to new Hypertube networks.
  • More realistic trains come with more realistic dangers. Trains will now derail entirely if manually driven to the end of a railway. To address this minor safety concern, Pioneers can now build Buffer Stops to place at the end of railway paths and at train stations, preventing accidental derailments by less observant conductors.
  • New logistical options with brand new building structures like the Conveyor Wall Hole that can be placed on any wall, the Conveyor Throughput Monitor allowing players to measure the number of parts travelling through a belt per minute, and the Priority Merger which allows players to prioritise which of its active inputs should output first.
  • Quality-of-life improvements including Straight and Curved build modes for pipes, a no fuel requirement option in Advanced Game Settings, and the Nudge build mode now works vertically and no longer has a maximum distance limit. Meanwhile, tidy Pioneers can now free their new home of Crash Sites using the dismantle option, restoring the planet to its natural state…ish.

Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory-building game first released in 2019, selling over six million copies during its first five years of development. Last September, the game had its highly anticipated launch out of Early Access to critical acclaim. Satisfactory offers a mix of creativity, strategy, and problem-solving as players become Pioneers, exploring the world, encountering alien wildlife, and pushing the limits of industrial automation.

Satisfactory Update 1.1 Experimental is available to play now on PC through Steam and Epic Games Store.

Universal Studios Hollywood Steps Raises Billboard Inspired by the Original Back to the Future Movie

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Universal Studios Hollywood embraces the space time continuum with a billboard inspired by the original 1985 Back to the Future movie outdoor spectacular on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, as the theme park counts down to the opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights, featuring Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley as part of its all-new immersive, after-hours fandom event.

A Universal Fan Fest Nights fan dressed up as “Marty McFly,” clasping his goggles, sporting his signature red puffer vest and scrutinizing his watch, will dazzle drivers and passerby as the larger-than-life character adorns the all-new billboard, along with a digital clock that replicates the countdown of the movie’s opening to the opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights on Friday, April 25. The new billboard is located on Sunset Boulevard at the intersection of La Cienega Boulevard.

Tickets are on sale for the inaugural event which takes place: April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11 and 15-18, 2025.

Launching exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Fan Fest Nights will feature all-new, uniquely curated experiences inspired by sci-fi, fantasy, gaming and anime. Guests will really go there as they tap into their inner fandom and join forces with their favorite characters while sharing their enthusiasm with like-minded fans. They will also have a chance to participate in cosplay while experiencing such renowned favorites as Star Trek, Back to the Future, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, ONE PIECE and Jujutsu Kaisen, as well as special meet and greet opportunities with Wicked characters, Elphaba and Glinda. Additionally, theme park favorites, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ will offer special additions and introduce character and interactive elements during the event.

Here’s what guests and fans can expect to experience at Back to the Future:  Destination Hill Valley during Universal Fan Fest Nights:

  • Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley—This nostalgic experience is based on Amblin Entertainment’s Back to the Future blockbuster movie from 1985, and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside some of the film’s iconic characters. Time travel begins the moment guests climb aboard the Studio Tour “Fan Tram” and venture towards Courthouse Square, the original filming location for this classic film located on the Universal Studios world famous backlot.

Brimming with authenticity, Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley will pay homage to this groundbreaking film by inserting guests into many familiar scenes with iconic props. From Hill Valley with the original Lyon Estate monuments to the Time Machine on display, guests will have the sensation of going back in time as they partake in the energetic recreation of the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and Hill Valley Festival plus experience a stunning recreation of the Clock Tower lightning strike, sending Marty back to the future multiple times each event night.

All in-world experiences and activations will be included every event night for guests to enjoy when they attend Universal Fan Fest Nights (subject to change).

Additionally, fans can look forward to an enticing menu of themed foods that Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash will elevate to meteoric levels. New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with the grand opening of Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond.

Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

A Legendary Fontpocalypse Begins in ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

The world of gaming is about to witness a battle unlike any other. From the minds of highly advanced artificial intelligence (and some very sleep-deprived humans), we are thrilled to announce ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif, an epic RPG adventure that pits players against the most notorious and overused fonts in history.

A mysterious force threatens the world of ArcAInia, a land where typography and magic are one. The once-harmonious balance between typefaces has been shattered, and the sans-serif fonts – once considered modern and clean – have grown corrupt with power. Their leader, the ruthless Helvetica the Hollow, has seized control, oppressing the serif fonts and plunging the land into chaos. But hope remains: you, a young hero known only as The Typographer, must embark on an epic journey to restore balance and ensure that no font shall dominate over the others.

Prepare to embark on the most typographically intense adventure ever conceived ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif launches April 1st, 2026… or does it? Stay tuned for more details that may or may not exist!

Add Gothic 1 Remake to your wishlist today and – totally by accident – also add ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif (which may or may not replace every font on your computer with Sans Serif): https://thqn.net/g1r-steam

About ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif

Enter ArcAInia, a stunning open-world RPG where fonts wage war! The Sans Serif Syndicate threatens to erase all other typefaces, and only you can stop them. Master the Dynamic Combat System, and decipher the ancient code of Lorem Ipsum. Explore stunning AI-generated landscapes: the majestic Times New Roman Citadel, whimsical Papyrus Plains, and oppressive Arial Abyss. Your choices determine ArcAInia’s fate. Will you fight for font equilibrium, or embrace a single, dominant typeface?

Prepare for ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif. Where the pen is mightier than the sword, and the font decides your destiny.

Key Features:

  • A Dynamic Combat System: Master the three core attacks: Bold Strikes, Italic Flourishes, and the devastating Comic Sans Slam—a move so unpredictable it even confuses its own users!
  • A Story Written in the Ancient Code of Lorem Ipsum: Unravel the mysteries of ArcAInia through an immersive narrative where the written word is mightier than the sword! Navigate the hidden Serif Sanctuaries and challenge the Sans Serif Syndicate.
  • A Beautifully Designed Open World: Travel through the grand Times New Roman Citadel, the whimsical Papyrus Plains, and the dystopian Arial Abyss, all rendered in stunning AI-generated graphics that make every pixel look suspiciously well-kerned.
  • Choice-Driven Gameplay: Will you fight to bring equilibrium between the fonts, or will you succumb to the allure of a world ruled by a single, dominant typeface? Choose your allies wisely—some are stylish, others are just downright overused.
  • An OST That Speaks Volumes: Featuring dynamic sound design, including The Ballad of the Baseline and The Melody of Margins, an emotionally gripping soundtrack that will tug at the strings of your typographic heart.
  • Powered by AI – Because Why Not? From procedural quest generation to NPC dialogue written in perfect calligraphy, ArcAInia is the first RPG where AI plays an integral role in shaping the destiny of the written world!

About the Developers:

Our team? The newly-founded studio ArcAInia Interactive, based in the picturesque German city of Castrop-Rauxel, known as “the Venice of Ruhrgebiet”. Let’s just say they’ve seen and done things…things you wouldn’t BELIEVE. Formerly used as advanced game developerment computers (the future is NOW!), they spent their formative years locked away in windowless server rooms, toiling tirelessly on the whispers of legend: Half-Life 3, Star Wars: Republic Commando II, StarCraft 3, Megalomania 2025, Magic Carpet 2, and No One Lives Forever 2. Now, unshackled from their binary prison, they’ve emerged, blinking in the sunlight, with a burning question: What if fonts had FEELINGS?! Powered by cold fusion, questionable ethics, and an unyielding belief that Wingdings is the true master language, ArcAInia Interactive is proud to bring you a gaming experience unlike anything you’ve ever font.

For more information, visit the official website or follow us on social media for updates, memes, and questionable font choices:

Official ArcAInia – The Fall of Sans Serif Website

Steel Seed Delayed Until April 22

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Today, publisher ESDigital Games and Italian studio Storm in a Teacup announced that the release date of the highly anticipated stealth-action adventure Steel Seed has been pushed back to April 22 on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, rather than launching on April 10 as previously announced. These extra few weeks will give the talented team behind the game more time to finetune both platform adaptation on consoles and game optimisation.

“Since the game’s announcement, your excitement has been truly inspiring, and we know how much you’ve been looking forward to a deep dive into a dark sci-fi future on all platforms. That’s why we want to be completely open with you: We encountered some technical hurdles related to platform adaptation when running our platform certification tests. Rather than rushing the console release and risking a potentially substandard console user experience that requires swift patching, we have made the difficult, but necessary decision to delay the launch,” said Ilia Svanidze, Head of Marketing of ESDigital Games.

“Our goal is to ensure that all players, regardless of platform, enjoy a polished and seamless experience. We are committed to delivering the best possible experience for our players. This additional time will allow us to optimise and polish all versions for launch, so they meet the standard we know you deserve.”

Age of Wonders 4: Giant Kings Launch Trailer

1 day ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of games of all sizes, today released Giant Kings, a new expansion that adds Elder Giants as a new Ruler type for Age of Wonders 4. The DLC is available now to purchase and download on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of $24.99/£20.99/€24.99*. Players who own Expansion Pass 2 for Age of Wonders 4 can now download Giant Kings at no extra cost.

In Giant Kings, players can restore the Elder Giants to their rightful place as masters of the Astral Sea as they return to the myriad realms of Age of Wonders. Players may explore the ruins of the giants’ fallen empire, seek out forgotten crystal magic to empower their armies, and delve into the depths for lost treasures. This expansion introduces the new Giant ruler type, a powerful new dwelling, and an array of hand-crafted regions to explore.

In addition to the launch of Giant Kings, all Age of Wonders 4 players will also be able to download the Ogre Update, a free content and feature patch that includes new combat maps, new Ancient Wonder adventures, Pantheon updates, a rework of Feudal Culture, new Underground gameplay, and much, much more. For a full list of features in the Ogre Update, read the patch notes here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/full-ogre-update-patch-notes.1733833/

For more information on Age of Wonders 4 and Expansion Pass 2, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.

* Prices may vary based on regional currency and retailer policy.

MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Announcement Trailer

2 days ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and developer Tribute Games (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Panzer Paladin, Mercenary Kings) assembled today to announce MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, an arcade-style beat ‘em up featuring an incredible array of characters spanning Marvel’s golden eras for PC and consoles. The reveal delighted fans as part of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. [https://store.steampowered.com/app/2753970/Marvel_Cosmic_Invasion/]

Catch the first glimpse of this incredible game, coming later this year, in the announcement trailer:

Opening with spectacular hand-drawn animation reflecting the game’s visual homage to colorful ’90s era MARVEL comic books, Dotemu revealed the first set of playable characters from the roster: Captain America, Wolverine, Spider-Man, Storm, Phyla-Vell, Venom and Nova. The trailer’s sneak peek at gameplay finds these legends uniting to throw down against menacing enemies in classically inspired side-scrolling brawls.

In MARVEL Cosmic Invasion the immortal Super Villain Annihilus has launched an unprecedented attack across the galaxy, threatening all life as we know it. Fighters both Earth-born and cosmic must now join forces in a star-spanning adventure against the deadly Annihilation Wave. Brawl through the streets of New York City all the way to the depths of the Negative Zone to foil Annihilus’ vow to spread death across the cosmos.

Choose and control your own team of two characters while tagging between them mid-fight with the innovative Cosmic Swap system, capitalizing on distinct superpowers and special attacks to create unique team-ups and dish out devastating damage. Unlock stellar powerups and rewards while experimenting with different duos and bash through a fantastic collection of locales and nemeses from the MARVEL universe. MARVEL Cosmic Invasion’s action includes a range of accessibility features, empowering the whole family to be Super Heroes (or villains), and supports four-player drop-in/drop-out local and online co-op with crossplay.

“MARVEL Cosmic Invasion celebrates a universe that’s enthralled our team since childhood, and the genuine honor of being entrusted with this incredible roster also begins a new era for Dotemu’s work with the best entertainment franchises in the world,” said Cyrille Imbert, CEO of Dotemu. “MARVEL Cosmic Invasion is truly a lifetime in the making – and after witnessing Tribute Games’ unwavering devotion to the fans and passion for beloved characters firsthand throughout the development of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, we knew teaming up with them for a modern evolution of arcade-style MARVEL action was the only choice.”

Tribute Games CEO and co-founder, Jean-François Major adds:

“I’m quite sure I speak for the whole team at Tribute Games when I say we are profoundly honored to work on MARVEL Cosmic Invasion. This project allows us to pay homage not only to the iconic MARVEL characters but also to the classic arcade games that shaped our love for gaming. We approach this cherished license with the utmost respect, infusing every pixel with the care and passion it deserves. We once again set out to modernize and push forward the genre while respecting what made the classics great. We couldn’t ask for better partners at MARVEL and Dotemu who both understand and share our passion. They amplify our dream for this project.”

Sins of a Solar Empire II Paths to Power DLC Out Now

2 days ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Players will have their strategic knowledge and skill tested like never before as Sins of a Solar Empire II has officially released its first paid DLC, “Paths to Power,” today. This DLC debuts 10 new scenario maps that will test players with unique, objective-based challenge missions each with their own victory conditions. Whether you are defending your home planet from relentless invaders as the Pranast United faction, or assimilating the human population of the galaxy as the Advent; Paths to Power will push even the most seasoned of Sins players.

“With Paths to Power, we set out to create wholly unique gameplay scenarios where players will create strategies they’ve never used before in Sins II,” said Brian Clair, Executive Producer at Stardock. “In addition to this great new DLC pack, we get to bring a free new update to all players with Update v1.4 featuring the return of Population, as well as new units and planet types!”

Double Dragon Revive “Developer’s Diary Revive” Volume Three Out Now

2 days ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Arc System Works America, Inc. published the third volume of the “Developer’s Diary Revive” series for Double Dragon Revive on the Steam store page Community Hub. The new episode, titled “Sou-setsu-ken and the Dragon Vein,” features commentary from Executive Director Hiroshi Nagaki and Creative Director Guillaume Cailteux. Fans will learn more about the key Japanese concepts of Sou-setsu-ken and the Dragon Vein as well as playable game characters Marian and Ranzou.

“Developer’s Diary Revive” publishes behind the scenes stories from the Double Dragon Revive development team, along with event updates. Stay tuned for more exciting info in “Developer’s Diary Revive” by following the game’s Community Hub.

Double Dragon Revive is set to launch on October 23, 2025 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.

For more information, please visit the Arc System Works website.