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G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA Launch Trailer

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher indie.io and developer, Maple Powered Games, have announced that G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA, the arcade beat ‘em up by Maple Powered Games is now available on PC via Steam for USD $24.99 as part of the Hasbro Retro Arcade series. The studio has also detailed their post-launch free DLC plan including online multiplayer and new playable characters. A release on Epic Games Store, GOG, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation consoles is also planned before the end of the year.

G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA offers nostalgic action revamped for the modern era, with smooth gameplay and high replayability, all imbued in an easy-to-play, fun-to-master experience. Players can choose their favorite G.I. JOE heroes, including Duke, Scarlett, Snake Eyes, Gung-ho, and Roadblock. Fight Cobra’s mightiest villains such as Cobra Commander, Storm Shadow, Destro, Zartan, and Baroness across land, air, sea, and space while visiting iconic locations like Cobra Island, the Pit, and Cobra’s top-secret underwater base.

“This celebration of all things G.I. JOE will take players right back to days in the arcade and watching the Saturday morning cartoon and remind them of the joy of taking down Cobra,” said Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast. “It’s a game that refreshes an iconic franchise for a whole new audience, while also staying true to its roots. This continues Hasbro’s digital strategy of working with great license partners and our own internal game development.”

Played solo, or couch co-op with up to four friends, G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA offers players an arsenal of weapons, combo options, and special abilities to choose from as they battle through Arcade or Story mode. By completing levels, players can unlock new characters, and new modes including Boss Rush, 1 Hit, Double Trouble, and Item Shuffle, alongside other extras that make G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA a more challenging experience for classic beat’em up fans with endless hours of gameplay.

Offering pixel-perfect hand-drawn art and classic-style cutscenes inspired by the classic TV series aired in 1983, players fight alongside an arcade-inspired soundtrack from legendary composer Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, TMNT Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4 – Mr. X Nightmare DLC), and from Crush 40’s lead vocalist Johnny Gioeli (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020).

Free Updates for all!

Maple Powered Games plans to support G.I. JOE: WRATH OF COBRA with free content updates, with online multiplayer co-op in the near future. The developer will also introduce three new playable characters (Shipwreck, Lady Jaye, and Timber), along with new gameplay options featuring ‘mixers’—modifiers designed to spice up play sessions, including Lightning Mode (facing faster enemies), Low Gravity, and Time Attack.

SnowRunner Season 14 Overview Trailer

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

SnowRunner, the blockbuster off-roading experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, today releases the second season of its Year 4 Pass with “Season 14: Reap & Sow” on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Mac, with the Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date. Watch today’s overview trailer for a taste of the new content that awaits!

Available for free to all Year 4 Pass owners, Season 14 invites players to Austria, a brand-new and picturesque region nestled in the heart of the Alps. A set of 10 new stickers is also available for all players as a free update.

Renovate a castle before the Renaissance fair!
In “Season 14: Reap & Sow,” Austrian officials are looking to breathe life back into their region with investments in tourism and domestic agriculture following a streak of heavy rainfall and landslides. This is where you come in! Your mission consists of rehabilitating bridges and maintenance sites across two brand-new 4km² maps, setting up solar panels to kickstart the project and delivering materials to the castle grounds at the top. In the valleys, you’ll be taking on the more down-to-earth duties of revitalizing Austria’s logging and agricultural industries.

To help you in these tasks, Season 14 brings you a whole suite of four new vehicles and an exciting new brand making its SnowRunner debut: Earthroamer. The Earthroamer SX and LTI will bring unprecedented versatility to your fleet with their strong scouting capabilities, thanks to their sizable built-in repair and reconnaissance modules. When the time for farming and harvesting comes around, hop on the Futom 7290RA and Ankatra 1160, two powerful and agile tractors fitted with logging cranes to help you take on farming and logging duties.

SnowRunner’s “Season 14: Reap & Sow” is available now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Mac, with the Nintendo Switch version coming at a later date — and automatically granted to all owners of the Year 4 Pass or 4-Year Anniversary Edition. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.

Mouthwashing Official Launch Trailer

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette) and developer Wrong Organ (How Fish is Made) invite you to join the damned crew of The Tulpar as the sci-fi psychological horror game Mouthwashing launches on Steam today for $12.99/€10.99/£12.79, with an additional 10% off discount available for a limited time at launch. Explore the rotting shell of your ship and uncover the dark secrets behind each crew member while battling your own sanity.

When the Pony Express’ interplanetary freighter Tulpar goes off course, its five crew members find themselves stranded with a diminishing supply of resources. As they face the threat of starvation and endure crippling isolation, the crew must fight back paranoia and hallucinations as they come to realize the question is not whether they will survive, but when they will perish… and who will be responsible.

Key Features

  • Inescapable Isolation: Explore claustrophobic corridors as time closes in on you.
  • Immersive Storytelling: Every detail tells a story. A keen eye is key.
  • An Unfolding Narrative: Uncover the truth about your captain, your crew, and your cargo.
  • Descend into Madness: Question everything, trust nothing. Not even your own mind.

Mouthwashing is part of a spine-tingling lineup of indie horror games under the CR Channel publishing label, which CRITICAL REFLEX announced last year. The collection includes Mike Klubnika’s viral hit Buckshot Roulette, retro-inspired dark fantasy RPG Lunacid, surreal egg-flipping simulator Arctic Eggs, free found-footage horror game TELEFORUM, and four upcoming titles: eldritch fixer-upper Regular Home Renovation Simulator, disturbing totalitarian adventure Threshold, Brazilian fishing thriller Drowned Lake, and the surreal hand-painted world of disturbed dreams Flawless Abbey.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Void Shadows DLC Launch Trailer

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

cRPG developer and publisher Owlcat Games invites players to battle threats from within, as it launches Void Shadows, the first expansion for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader today. Available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam GOG, and Epic Games Store, Void Shadows offers hours of all-new content, all fully integrated into the game’s main story.

Experience an enthralling new story that lets players, as the Lord Captain, explore the lives of their voidship’s denizens and tackle a new looming threat from its deepest, darkest corners: the Genestealer Cult. This horrific breed of xenos works from the shadows and infects the crew with their genetic code to convert them and slowly twist their loyalties for their wretched goals.

Thankfully, the Lord Captain has a new companion on their side: the Death Cult Assassin Kibellah. True to their name, the Death Cults worship the Emperor through the art of death and killing. One such group has worked in the shadows for the benefit of the Von Valancius dynasty for generations on the voidship and now they have achieved the attention of the mighty Lord Captain. It is here where players meet Kibellah, the second-ranking Assassin in the cult. Earn her loyalty and even her admiration (available for Lord Captains of any gender) while facing the xenos threat emerging from the bowels of the voidship.

Following the release of Void Shadows, the team will focus on the next massive update of the main game: Patch 1.3. This update will bring tons of QoL improvements together with important changes in various aspects of the game.

A second expansion is already in development and will be released in Spring 2025.

Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th Anniversary Trailer

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre,’ Dark Sky Films is proud to release a brand new trailer, which was created by the renowned Mark Woollen. Texas Chain Saw Massacre will be re-released in theaters nationwide this October.

1974-2024 50th ANNIVERSARY – RESTORED IN TERRIFYING 4K – SUPERVISED BY TOBE HOOPER – IN THEATERS FOR SPECIAL RE-RELEASE THIS OCTOBER

Director Tobe Hooper | 1974 | 84 minutes | Horror | English

50 years ago, five youths on a weekend getaway in the Texas countryside fell prey to a butcher in a mask made of human skin and his cannibalistic family, and horror cinema would never be the same. Violent, confrontational, and shockingly realistic, director Tobe Hooper’s THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE terrified audiences in a way never thought possible when it was unleashed on a politically and socially tumultuous America in 1974. Facing a storm of controversy, censorship, and outcry throughout its troubled release, this masterpiece of horror has stood the test of time to become a landmark motion picture and cultural milestone.

“THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE IS ONE OF THOSE PERFECT MOVIES.”

– QUENTIN TARANTINO

“THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE IS A CLASSIC. ITS A TERRIFYING MOVIE THAT STILL HOLDS UP TODAY. THE TENSION IS RELENTLESS.”

– STEVEN SPIELBERG

“IT’S THE MOST HORRIFYING MOTION PICTURE IVE EVER SEEN.”

– STEPHEN KING

“IT’S THE MOST IMPORTANT FILM IN THE HISTORY OF HORROR MOVIES. IT CHANGED EVERYTHING.”

– ELI ROTH

“IT’S THE ULTIMATE HORROR MOVIE. IT HAS A BRUTAL BEAUTY, AN ENERGY THAT IS ABSOLUTELY RAW.”

– GUILLERMO DEL TORO

“THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE IS ONE OF THE MOST TERRIFYING FILMS EVER MADE AND A FILM WITH AN INFLUENCE THAT CANNOT BE OVERSTATED.”

– EDGAR WRIGHT

Alien: Romulus Home Video Release Dates

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The legendary Alien franchise gives birth to an all-new terrifying sci-fi horror thriller when 20th Century Studios’ Alien: Romulus arrives to digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) on October 15 and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on December 3.

Director Fede Alvarez takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots in the next jaw-dropping installment heralded by critics as “sheer terror” (Brian Truitt, USA Today) and “utterly breathtaking” (Andrew J. Salazar, Discussing Film). Alien: Romulus is Certified-Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes™ and has already thrilled audiences at the box office, becoming the second highest grossing film in the Alien franchise globally.

Alien: Romulus is the start of a new chapter with a brand-new story unlike any other Alien movie that came before it, featuring all-new creatures and characters that are “tense enough to grab you by the throat” (Owen Gleiberman, Variety). Fans can delve deeper into the Alien franchise with all-new exclusive bonus features, including featurettes with filmmakers Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott, behind the scenes content, and alternate and extended scenes. The 4K UHD will be available in a collectible limited edition SteelBook® with custom artwork and packaging.

The original 1979 sci-fi thriller, Alien, is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. Fans can experience the terror in a 2-Movie Collection digital bundle (Alien & Alien: Romulus) on October 15 in 4K UHD, HD and SD.
Film Synopsis
This truly terrifying sci-fi horror-thriller takes the phenomenally successful Alien franchise back to its iconic roots. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young colonizers come face-to-face with the most relentless and deadly life form in the universe. Starring Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn and Aileen Wu, Alien: Romulus is directed by horror master Fede Alvarez from a screenplay by Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues based on characters created by Dan O’Bannon and Ronald Shusett. Ridley Scott — who directed the original Alien and the series entries Prometheus and Alien: Covenant — produces with Michael Pruss and Walter Hill.

Metro Awakening Release Date Trailer

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Metro Awakening, the highly-anticipated VR game set within the acclaimed Metro franchise, will launch on Nov. 7. The announcement was made today during Sony’s State of Play Showcase, where a brand-new trailer offered a closer look at the game’s plot and immersive gameplay. Penned by Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Awakening delves into the origin story of one of Metro’s most pivotal characters.

Developed and published by Vertigo Games in collaboration with Deep Silver, Metro Awakening is coming to PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest 2 and 3, Steam VR, and Viveport.

Pre-orders now available:

Pre-orders are now available on PS VR2, Meta Quest, and Steam VR for both the Standard and Deluxe Editions, each including exclusive in-game items as detailed below. Pre-orders are not available on Viveport, and the Deluxe Edition will launch on the platform on Nov. 7.

Pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition grants fans a 10% discount, 48-hour Early Access to the game on Nov. 5 (please note: early access available only on PS VR2 and Steam VR), and additional bonuses.

Explore the awakening of a legend:

Metro Awakening plunges players into the unforgiving, post-apocalyptic world of Metro through immersive VR, unveiling the origin story of one of the franchise’s most beloved and intriguing characters.

Crafted by series creator Dmitry Glukhovsky, this standalone prequel to Metro 2033 follows Serdar, a doctor braving the treacherous tunnels in search of his missing wife. As his sanity is pushed to the limit, Serdar confronts the edge between life and death, ultimately awakening as Khan, the legendary mystic figure whose wisdom and understanding of the tunnels’ supernatural forces will echo through time, becoming the spiritual guide shaping the fate of those who dwell in the Metro depths.

“The Metro franchise isn’t just about survival; it’s also about the powerful stories that emerge from its world. By collaborating with Dmitry, we’ve created something truly special—a deeply personal narrative that will resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers,” said Martin de Ronde, Game and Creative Director at Vertigo Games.

Digital pre-order editions & bonuses:

Standard Edition ($39.99): Pre-orders feature the Field Medic pack, which includes a Field Medic Bag backpack skin, Bear Keepsake backpack charm, Medic Badge backpack patch, and Healing Hands glove skin.

Deluxe Edition ($49.99): Pre-order the Deluxe Edition to receive a 10% discount, 48-hour Early Access to the full game starting Nov. 5 (please note: early access available only on PS VR2 and Steam VR), and the Field Medic pack. The Deluxe Edition features the Memories of Polyanka pack—with a Nosalis Hide backpack skin, Nosalis Toy backpack charm, The Fallen backpack patch, and Nosalis Skeletal glove skin—plus access to the digital VR Concept Art Gallery.

Learn more by signing up for the newsletter at MetroAwakening.com. To stay up to date about Metro Awakening and other titles from Vertigo Games, join the community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Titan Quest II Dev Diary Illustrates Story-Telling and Quests

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

In a thrilling preview at Gamescom, Titan Quest II fans had the chance to get their hands on an exclusive demo, offering a glimpse into the game’s rich storytelling, dynamic quests, and rewarding exploration.

Set against the backdrop of a world in turmoil, players are introduced to the iconic divine horse Areion, and embark on a quest to find the missing god Glaukos. Along the way, they’ll battle the monstrous Ichthians, safeguard the village of Pyrgos, and discover secrets hidden throughout the vibrant landscape.

The game’s quest system shines through two main types: “Fated Quests,” which drive the main narrative, and “World Quests,” unlocked through exploration and without the need to get the quest before you do it. For example, if the player finds a cave full of prisoners before they find the official questgiver, they can free the prisoners right away and complete the quest.

Additionally, players can even stumble upon hidden “Exploration Events,” adding layers of mystery and reward for those curious enough to venture off the beaten path.

Read the full Titan Quest II dev diary for a deeper dive into the quest system: https://thqn.net/3zzLOIU

For further details on Titan Quest II, please refer to our latest updates: https://thqn.net/3KqqyXQ
For a deep dive on various Titan Quest II topics check out the previous dev diaries:

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 later this year.

Fnatic Selects Blacklyte Gaming Chairs and Desks

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Fnatic, the London-based global esports performance brand, has announced a multi-year global partnership with Blacklyte, a premium brand specializing in gaming chairs and desks. As part of this multi-year agreement, Blacklyte becomes Fnatic’s Official Gaming Chair and Desk Partner, supplying ergonomic, high-performance gaming furniture to support Fnatic’s professional teams and gaming creators.

This collaboration is set to enhance Fnatic’s competitive edge and create the ultimate gaming environment for its players. Blacklyte’s chairs and desks are designed with comfort and performance in mind, ensuring that Fnatic’s athletes can compete for longer and at their best.

Blacklyte were recently announced as the official partner of Blast Premier and Rainbow Six Titles for 2024 as well as Rocket League World Championship amongst others. This partnership with Fnatic however is their first team partnership in Europe as they look to bring their elite gaming chairs to all EU fans.

Sam Mathews, CEO of Fnatic, shared his excitement about the partnership:
“At Fnatic, we strive to provide our players with the best tools to succeed. Blacklyte’s innovative approach to gaming furniture aligns perfectly with our mission to lead in esports performance. This partnership is an important step towards ensuring our players have the best environment to excel at the highest levels of competition.”

Alex Liu, CEO of Blacklyte, added:
“We’re thrilled to partner with a global esports powerhouse like Fnatic. Our shared passion for pushing the limits of gaming performance and creating products that improve the player experience makes this partnership a natural fit. We look forward to supporting Fnatic’s teams and fans with furniture that’s designed to fuel success.”

As part of the partnership, Fnatic and Blacklyte will collaborate on exclusive content, community engagements, and limited-edition gaming products, offering fans a chance to experience the same high-performance chairs and desks used by their favourite teams.

Fnatic’s athletes and product development team will collaborate with Blacklyte to co-create new innovations that support elite level gamers. Fans can look forward to seeing the new Blacklyte gaming chairs and desks in action during upcoming streams from pro players and creators.

Deadpool & Wolverine Home Video Release Dates

2024/09/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

LFG! Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine bursts onto digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango) on October 1 and explodes on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 22.

The highly anticipated introduction of the edgy, and dynamically comical heroes into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has already proven to be a massive success, becoming the biggest rated-R movie in history and the #5 highest-grossing MCU domestic release of all-time. “The movie broke so many records,” said Ryan Reynolds. “The only way to describe how I feel is, just south of ‘I’m finally enough’ and slightly north of, ‘I forgive my father.’”

Certified-Fresh and Verified Hot on Rotten Tomatoes™ and celebrated by critics as “Just really f*cking fun” (Kristy Puchko, Mashable), “Fires on all cylinders, and one viewing is not enough” (Pete Hammond, Deadline), and “The Greatest Film Ever Made” (Ryan Reynolds), the home entertainment release goes far beyond the fourth wall with exclusive content featuring a hilarious gag reel, deleted scenes, all-new featurettes, filmmaker commentary with director/producer/writer, Shawn Levy and star/producer/writer, Ryan Reynolds and much more of that extras s$%t fans love.

Plus, get your socks ready, nerds…you can look for all the cameos and easter eggs you missed in the theater when the film arrives in stunning, mind-blowing 4K Ultra HD Dolby Vision® along with Atmos® audio for the finest picture and sound presentation at home!

Moreover, a maximum effort has gone into Amazon Prime Video’s Bonus X-ray Experience. More revealing than red spandex, it includes featurettes you can’t get just anywhere including Deadpool doodles, character pros and cons, and trivia that’s been fact-checked by the Merc with a Mouth himself (pinkie swear). And there’s a carousel of fun on Fandango at Home and crisp, juicy bits on Apple TV for pumpkin-pie lovers and everyone else, including those who are Avengers-adjacent, to enjoy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will be released in a national sku and special limited-edition SteelBooks®, featuring exclusive custom art and packaging. Fans will see red and yellow with two SteelBook versions to choose – one version spotlights Deadpool and the other showcases Wolverine, with images of each character’s multiple variants in all their glory included inside!