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Game of Thrones: Kingsroad to Launch May 21

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announce the launch date for the highly anticipated action-adventure RPG title Game of Thrones: Kingsroad – currently scheduled for May 21. A new trailer was released today to celebrate the upcoming release across all mobile platforms, as well as on PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Windows Launcher. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is set to launch across various territories in the Americas, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East. Launch timing for Asia will be announced this year.

Steam players who would like to start their journey now can purchase a Founder’s Pack that offers Early Access and other exclusive in-game content. Details about the Founder’s Packs can be found on the official game page on Steam. Mobile players can pre-register through the App Store and Google Play store on iOS and Android devices ahead of the grand launch.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is Netmarble’s upcoming action-adventure RPG officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO®. Fans of the HBO Original drama series Game of Thrones will be able to explore the seven kingdoms that make up Westeros in the game’s vast open world, discovering vivid landscapes, massive cities, backwater towns, untamed wilderness, and the uncompromising lives of the people that inhabit them.

Players can freely roam iconic regions, such as ‘King’s Landing’ – the capital of the continent of Westeros, the stronghold ‘Castle Black’ located at the Wall, ‘Highgarden’ basking in its warm climate, and the massive icy ‘Wall’ that stretches along the northern border of the Kingdom of the North. Through exploration, players will encounter familiar characters from the series on a truly immersive journey through Westeros.

For the latest information and updates, visit (https://gameofthrones.netmarble.com/) or join the community conversation on Discord, Facebook, X and YouTube.

Far Cry 4 Gets 60 FPS Console Update

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Far Cry 4 will now run at 60 frames per second on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PS5 Pro, thanks to a free update deployed today. Whether you’re wingsuiting out of a gyrocopter for an aerial incursion or wielding a rocket launcher atop an elephant as you charge into battle, the beautiful scenery and unbridled chaos have never been so inviting on console.

Far Cry 4 will be coming to Game Pass for Xbox, PC, and cloud very soon. Alternatively, you can grab it for a big discount at one of these current sales.

  • PlayStation Store (April 23 – May 7)
  • Xbox (April 20 – May 5)
  • Ubisoft Store Legendary Sale (April 29 – May 20)

MX vs ATV Legends Season 4 Available Now

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Get Ready, Riders – Season 4 is here. Time to drop the clutch and dive into an all-new, feature-packed season of MX vs ATV! Season 4 brings a stacked lineup of fresh content, more ways to customize your ride, and some serious upgrades to the experience you already love.

We’re talking new bikes from your favorite manufacturers – Honda, Yamaha, KTM, Suzuki, Kawasaki – plus the first round of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship DLC. Whether you’re chasing podiums or just tearing it up in free ride, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

Customization fans, we didn’t forget you – the new options are more than just icing on the cake. They’re full-on upgrades to your rider style and machine setup.

Feeling bold? Check out the all-new Pro MX 450F Experimental bike, now in your garage. It features the most advanced physics model yet and is a real beast to handle. Think you’ve got what it takes? Hop on, give it a spin, and join the conversation on our Discord server. We’re counting on the real ones to help us fine-tune it!

MX vs ATV Legends is being developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ Nordic. The base game is available at an SRP of €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 for PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Please note that the base game MX vs ATV Legends is required to play the DLC.

Steam Sale until May 5th
If you’re quick and haven’t picked up MX vs ATV Legends yet, now’s the perfect time – it’s 60% off on Steam! Most of the DLCs are also heavily discounted, so it’s a great chance to round out your collection.

Get the game on Steam: https://thqn.net/mx-legends-steam

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch Early Access at a Discounted Price

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Embrace the mystery of Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch for 25% less this Spring! Ahead of its full 1.0 launch, Kakao Games and Ocean Drive Studios are excited to bring this tactical RPG to entirely new shores from April 28 until May 5.

Awaken on a deserted island. Tear through hordes of monsters and uncover mysteries long forgotten in a world of secrets. No story is the same, as adventurers meet and recruit their squad and uncover a deep story, tactical gameplay and evolving maps that encourage players to rediscover this eerie land.

Stuck between life and death, players may die – but it’s a sacrifice they should be willing to make. For glory, for treasure and because the veiled witch will resurrect them when they feel death’s cold grip.

Spinoff to the beloved Lost Eidolons, players are now invited to enjoy this refreshing new take on the world of TRPGs, blending RPG storytelling with deep tactical gameplay and a hero that never knows when to quit – literally. Plus, now players can enjoy a more immersive experience thanks to a patch that launched on April 23 which introduced voice over to early gameplay!

Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch will also be landing on the shores of PAX East this May and is the perfect opportunity for players to try the game.

Forge the mightiest team of warriors and become a hero today in Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch, available on Steam with a 25% discount today

RoadCraft Drops New Multiplayer Co-op Trailer

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive released a new co-op trailer for RoadCraft, the next-gen heavy-machinery simulation game. Following the success of its Steam Next Fest demo, which featured cooperative play, this new trailer lets everyone know how much bigger the game can be when played with fellow rebuilders. RoadCraft launches May 20 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The Standard and Rebuild Editions are already available for pre-order on Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store.

Reshape the Aftermath. Together.

In today’s trailer, you’ll see how co-op mode elevates RoadCraft’s sandbox gameplay! Share the load and multiply the fun, with up to four players able to join the party within the same host’s map. Find out how to best operate construction machinery and manage reconstruction resources as you share roles, tasks, and a fleet of vehicles. Never despair against treacherous terrain, as a friendly crane will always be around to lift you up. Experience a new adventure every time as you come up with new ways to get the job done together. Have a blast taking up the toughest challenges as a team!

  • Cross-platform multiplayer
  • Drop-in/drop-out connection
  • Shared progression – Choose to sync your progress with your host’s or simply join as a guest player
  • Built-in voice chat

MicroProse Joins Steam Wargames Fest with New Strategos Demo and More

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

MicroProse is happy to announce its participation in the upcoming Steam Wargames Fest, bringing fresh content and special offers to strategy and simulation enthusiasts worldwide. The exciting announcements detailed below will be available as of April 28th at 10:00AM PST / 1PM EST.

Highlights of MicroProse’s Festival Participation:

Strategos: New Public Demo Available

Test your tactical mettle in the newly released demo of Strategos, a real-time tactics wargame set in classical antiquity. The demo includes three of the 100+ iconic historical factions planned for release, namely the Polybian Roman, Pyrrhic, and Late Carthaginian—each with their own authentic unit compositions and combat doctrines, the demo offers a rich taste of what’s to come. Battle across two maps using default army sizes and AI opponents of your choice.

Sea Power: 15% Discount and Major Update Now Live

Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age is now available at a 15% discount during the festival. The latest patch introduces JMSDF [Japanese] units, bonus units for additional nations and significant improvements to the mission editor, enhancing the overall gameplay experience

Exclusive Discounts on War-Related Titles

In celebration of the Wargames Fest commencing at 10am PT / 1pm ET on April 28th, MicroProse is offering exclusive discounts across its portfolio of war-related games. This is the perfect opportunity for players to expand their collection with some of the most acclaimed strategy titles.

Don’t miss out on these limited-time offerings. Visit MicroProse’s Steam Publisher Page to explore all the deals and updates.​

Jaws 50th Anniversary Edition Coming To Disc and Digital June 17

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

JAWS made history in 1975, turning a young Steven Spielberg into a household name and boldly establishing the summer blockbuster spectacle that revolutionized the film industry. Winner of three Academy Awards®, including Best Original Score, JAWS has become a global phenomenon, and half a century later, it still holds a grip on audiences around the world. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates this cinematic milestone with the JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, available on June 17, 2025 in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and Digital. This Combo Pack features the never-before-seen documentary, JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY, a brand-new look at the making and legacy of the film directed by Laurent Bouzereau and from National Geographic, in partnership with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley. The disc and digital include over five hours of bonus features with an inside look at the making of the film, deleted scenes, original on-set footage, and much more! JAWS will also be available in an all-new limited edition SteelBook with never-before-seen artwork.

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, JAWS remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.

JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY:

  • Steven Spielberg shares an authorized look inside the story of JAWS in this documentary. From Peter Benchley’s epic novel to Spielberg’s film, JAWS continues to influence pop culture, cinema and shark conservation. With interviews from Hollywood’s most influential directors and shark scientists, the legend of JAWS is endless.

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL INCLUDE:

  • Deleted Scenes and Outtakes – Over 13 minutes of content
  • The Making of JAWS – An insider look into the making of this classic film, this original full-length documentary is filled with exhaustive cast and crew interviews, archival footage, outtakes, and much more!
  • JAWS: The Restoration – An in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.
  • The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS – A fan-made documentary that focuses on the many ways JAWS has helped shape elements of pop culture and influence a generation of filmmakers.
  • JAWS Archives
    • Storyboards
    • Production Photos
    • Marketing JAWS
    • JAWS Phenomenon
  • From the Set – Available on Disc only
  • Theatrical Trailer

Splitgate 2 Open Beta Teaser Trailer

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

1047 Games is ready to welcome you to Splitgate 2, the greatest sport of the future, with the highly anticipated portal-filled first-person shooter’s Open Beta on May 22.

The unique free-to-play shooter arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with crossplay across all platforms.

Today’s Splitgate 2 Open Beta Teaser previews some of the massive amount of new content. Catch it on YouTube here:

As shown in the teaser, the Open Beta will have:

  • a 25+ Weapons – featuring the brand new Borealis, an energy carbine power weapon
  • a 15+ Maps – including two new massive 24-Player Onslaught maps, Drought and Fracture
  • a 10+ Modes – with fan-favorite Takedown making its triumphant comeback, where teams battle to eliminate all members of the opposing team before they can respawn

And the devs at 1047 Games also teased the idea of “infinite” maps. They promise to reveal exactly what that means soon, along with a full breakdown of all of the other content in Splitgate 2’s Open Beta, closer to May 22.

Ready to lock in? The Open Beta is packed with so much content—and this is only beta… Splitgate 2 is just getting started.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918300/Splitgate_2

Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/splitgate-2-a07c96

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/1001001

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/splitgate-2/9pf5q1b0fhsl

Funcom Announces Large-Scale Beta Weekend for Dune: Awakening

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

When Dune: Awakening launches on June 10, players will be free to immerse themselves in the rich and imaginative world created by Frank Herbert and brought to life by Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s award-winning movies. Before that, from May 9-12, players have a chance to dive into the large-scale Beta weekend to experience survival in the vast deserts of Arrakis, as well as most of Act 1 of the story.

Dune: Awakening’s cinematic storytelling is an essential thread in the full tapestry – the open world survival experience – rooting players firmly in the universe of the sci-fi masterpiece.

Whether your story begins with the Beta weekend or at launch, get a taste of the journey in the brand-new story trailer. Crash into a world shaped not only by the deadly environment, but also by mystic portents and ancient schemes.

Large-Scale Beta Weekend – May 9-12
From May 9 until May 12, the largest Beta yet will take place, with a huge number of new players joining compared to previous closed Betas. Players can get a taste of both spice and story in the large-scale Beta weekend, featuring the first 20 hours of the game and most of Act 1 of the story. Unlike previous Betas, this one has no NDA, meaning all information is open to share, and the game can be streamed for all to see.

Players have a chance to get access to the Beta weekend by going to Dune: Awakening’s Steam Page where they can wishlist and request access, or by getting one of tens of thousands of Beta codes that will be given out during the Global LAN Party Broadcast on May 10 All you need to do is watch!

Global LAN Party Broadcast – May 10
On May 10, players can catch the Global Dune: Awakening LAN Party Broadcast, streamed from both London and PAX East. Throughout this massive event, we will jump to many other locations around the world to check in with special guests (lineup to be announced). Viewers will enjoy lead developers discussing the game, and various content creators facing off against each other in an exciting in-game competition.

To get access to the Beta weekend, this is the place to be, as tens of thousands of Beta keys will be handed out during the broadcast to those watching. Keys can be used to get immediate access to the Dune: Awakening Beta weekend.

For those attending PAX East, come meet us for a chat and a special chance to play the game.

The Story Begins
“Find the Fremen. Wake the Sleeper.” This is the mandate given to you by the Reverend Mother, her deadly Gom Jabbar held at your neck. What follows is an odyssey across Arrakis, told through a rich cast of characters, with detailed cinematic cutscenes. Dune: Awakening pulls cinematic storytelling further into the multiplayer survival space.

Walk in the footsteps of the Fremen as you learn to survive the desert and uncover a past that the sands have buried. “Every person carries their past with them. Who are you?”

Pre-order Dune: Awakening now and play when it launches on June 10, or get the Deluxe or Ultimate edition for a 5-day head start and an array of exclusive in-game items.