Author - Jerry Paxton

Atari Acquires Surgeon Simulator Franchise

2024/06/26

Infogrames – a game publishing and distribution subsidiary of Atari — today announced the acquisition of the Surgeon Simulator franchise in an agreement with tinyBuild Inc. The popular medical operation sim combines first-person transplants, life-saving heroics, and dark humor with unexpected surgical theaters (a moving ambulance, hospital hallways, and even zero-gravity space).

The humourous, over-the-top operation sim began with the release of Surgeon Simulator for PC and Mac in 2013. The original was updated with more implausible surgery and ported to mobile and PS4 in 2014. Surgeon Simulator VR: Meet The Medic brought the franchise to VR on PlayStation 4 and Windows in 2016. The franchise reached the Nintendo Switch in 2018 with Surgeon Simulator CPR. A totally new sequel with four-player online co-op, Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas, reached PC in 2020 and Xbox in 2021.

“More than 10 years after the release of the original, Surgeon Simulator remains a popular and unique franchise,” said Infogrames Manager, Geoffroy Châteauvieux. “This was a rare opportunity to acquire a game with a timeless appeal, and we are excited to have Surgeon Simulator within the Infogrames portfolio.”Surgeon Simulator is the second casual multiplayer sim added to the portfolio by Infogrames, which acquired the game, trademarks, and underlying property of Totally Reliable Delivery Service in April 2024.

Infogrames will seek to expand distribution, potentially develop new titles or content, and explore brand and merchandising collaborations as part of a long-term plan to preserve and expand the franchise.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Release Date Reveal

2024/06/26

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

THQ Nordic today announced that Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (SRP $59.99), will release on September 24, 2024, for Nintendo® Switch, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This faithful remake, developed by Purple Lamp in collaboration with Disney Games, is available for pre-order today! Pre-order Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed now and receive the Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed – Costume Pack including Steam Boat Willie, Football, and Brave Little Tailor FOR FREE along with exclusive 24 hour early access on September 23 to the full game ahead of its worldwide release for consoles digitally.

For more details, watch Warren Spector, director of the original Disney Epic Mickey, announce the release date, pre-order, and Collector’s Edition:

Pre-order the game here: https://epicmickey.thqnordic.com/

For the ultimate Epic Mickey fans, we are thrilled to announce that pre-orders for the Collector’s Edition ($199.99) are now live as well! This exclusive special edition is a must-have for dedicated fans and collectors alike, with limited availability.

The Collector’s Edition includes:

The full game Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
A stunning 28 cm Mickey Mouse Statue, perfect for display
An Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Keychain, a nod to Disney’s classic character
A Vintage Mickey Mouse Tin Sign, adding a touch of nostalgia
Six beautiful Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed postcards
A Collector’s Steelbook for the ultimate presentation
The Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Costume Pack, for added in-game fun

Pre-order the Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Collector’s Edition here:

EU: https://thqn.net/4eyyMer

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, a faithful remake of the beloved classic adventure, is being developed by Purple Lamp in collaboration with Disney Games and published by THQ Nordic. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is scheduled for release across PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo® Switch and PC on September 24, 2024.

Follow @thqnordic for all Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed news and updates.

Starforge Systems Releases “Old School RuneScape” Limited Edition PC

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Starforge Systems has unveiled an all-new offering in its Limited Edition lineup in collaboration with Jagex featuring a nostalgic Old School RuneScape design. Fans of Old School RuneScape can return to the early 2000’s when the fantasy MMORPG began with Starforge Systems’ pre-built Limited Edition Old School RuneScape PC, or upgrade the Starforge Systems’ Navigator and Voyager PCs with the Old School RuneScape case and platelights.

The Old School RuneScape PC case and 6 individual platelights include artwork from the original RuneScape (2001), and fan-favorite characters, weapons, and armor, bringing the medieval fantasy world of Gielinor to PC form! The stand-alone PC includes powerhouse features for MMORPG enthusiasts including an AMD 7800 XT, AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, and 32GB of DDR5-6000 Ram. Starforge Systems and Jagex are offering a promotion for the first 30-days following the launch, which includes a 12-month membership to Old School RuneScape and all 6 platelights with the purchase of the Old School RuneScape PC. Pricing details below:

Limited Edition PC: $2,149.99
- Limited-Time Bundle: Includes a 12-month membership to Old School RuneScape and all 6 platelights (bundle available until July 22)
Case Bundle: $499.99
- Includes a 12-month membership to Old School RuneScape and all 6 platelights
Case: $399.99
Voyager Add-On: $199.99
Navigator Add-On: $199.99
Platelight(s): $39.99 each

Kingston FURY Takes the Lead with Racecar Inspired DDR5 Memory

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News

Kingston FURY, the high-performance division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces the release of its latest memory, Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 RGB Limited Edition. Inspired by a love of cars and racing, this kit brings the high-performance look and feel on the track to your PC.

Kingston FURY™ Renegade DDR5 RGB Limited Edition is turbocharged to deliver high speeds and exceptional endurance for finding your groove on the racetrack. Whether you’re gaming, streaming, or editing high-definition videos, equip your rig with reliable performance and accelerate your computing needs. The new curved and patterned modules resemble the distinct pattern of your favorite racecar’s design. Start the race with the new and exclusive default effect on the 12 LEDs inside the wind-swept light bar, or bring the excitement of the starting lights with any of the 18 customizable RGB effects that utilize FURY CTRL™1 and patented Kingston FURY Infrared Sync Technology™ every time you hit the driver’s seat, or gaming chair.

“We’re thrilled to offer our customers another option of memory that seamlessly blends style and performance,” said Kristy Ernt, DRAM business manager, Kingston. “The Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 RGB Limited Edition features a striking new design and leverages the latest technology to achieve an aggressive speed of 8000MT/s, and fuels extreme overclocking potential while minimizing performance bottlenecks.”

Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5 RGB Limited Edition memory is available as a 48GB kit of 2, is Intel® XMP 3.0 Certified and qualified by your favorite motherboard makers2. 100% tested at speed and backed by a limited lifetime warranty and legendary Kingston reliability.

For more information visit kingston.com.

Production Begins on Sequel to Freaky Friday

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Production on the sequel to “Freaky Friday,” the studio’s hit comedy from 2003 starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, began today in Los Angeles. The film will be released in theaters nationwide in 2025.

Curtis and Lohan reprise their roles as Tess and Anna Coleman. Other returning cast members from the original film include Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao. They are joined by Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Manny Jacinto, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

The film is directed by Nisha Ganatra. The producers are Kristin Burr, Andrew Gunn, and Jamie Lee Curtis, with Nathan Kelly, Ann Marie Sanderlin, and Lindsay Lohan serving as executive producers. A sequel to the beloved 2003 film with a multigenerational twist, the film picks up years after Tess (Curtis) and Anna (Lohan) endured an identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter of her own and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As they navigate the myriad challenges that come when two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that lightning might indeed strike twice.

Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence Launch Trailer

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The balance of power can only be maintained by careful management of threats and obligations. Find accommodation with other great powers, guaranteeing economic access, or build a coalition of states focused on a common goal, be it stability, trade freedom, or ideological comity. Discover the power and potential of Sphere of Influence, available today.

Sphere of Influence is the first expansion pack for Victoria 3, Paradox Interactive’s grand strategy societal simulation of the century from 1836 and 1936. This expansion adds greater depth to the diplomatic game, with new ways of managing subject states, greater opportunities for economic investment in foreign economies, and, at the center of the expansion, Power Blocs that allow great powers to throw their weight around the globe to increase their prestige, influence and wealth.

Offworld Unleashes Update 0.8 for Starship Troopers: Extermination

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Incoming transmission from the United Citizen Federation! Today, developer Offworld released Update 0.8 for its hit multiplayer shooter Starship Troopers: Extermination, which adds Planet X-11 as a new battleground in the war against the Arachnids as well as a groundbreaking innovation in battlefield dynamics: Carnage.

This new feature makes the cost of war an enduring part of the landscape as the corpses of slain Bugs remain scattered across the warzone, persisting until our mighty Vanguard soldiers can shoot, blast, or burn them away. Not only will the bodies of our enemies create an ever-evolving combat environment, but the still-living Bugs will adapt to the new terrain, which even allows them to reach previously inaccessible areas!

Update 0.8 also introduces a new arena of war: Planet X-11, a designated Federation mining planet in the Tibannis system that lies deep within the Arachnid Quarantine Zone. More recently, the planet served an important strategic role as the home of the Teefang Array Deep Space Listening post, a key station for gathering intel on Bug activity. Unfortunately, that made X-11 a target, and the planet is now under constant attack by enemy incursions. Featuring 2 ARC Locations, 2 Horde Locations, 8 AAS Locations & 4 Hive Hunt Maps, Planet X-11 is one of the most substantial additions to Starship Troopers: Extermination yet, with more content to come when the game arrives on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X | S consoles this October 11th, which coincides with its launch out of Early Access into 1.0 on Steam.

The Early Access edition of Starship Troopers: Extermination, as of Update 0.8, is currently available for $29.99 USD—a lower price point than when it launches into 1.0—and puts players on the far-off front lines in an all-out war with the Arachnid menace. Work together to complete objectives, acquire resources, build and defend your base of operations, and then escape to the extraction point together. The battle will be intense, but, as hardened warriors standing for all of humanity and the United Citizen Federation, leave no inch of ground safe for the Arachnids!

Son of Monsterpalooza RETURNS October 11-13

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Son of Monsterpalooza RETURNS October 11-13 to The Marriott Burbank Convention Center & Hotel! Featuring over 150 exhibitors, special guests, makeup demos, panels and much more all weekend! Don’t miss Monsterpalooza’s off-shoot fall event back where it all began in Burbank, CA!

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DISCOUNTED TICKETS are on sale NOW for a limited time!

*Ticket prices increase soon on 7/15/24.

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We hope you’re able to join us!

Exploding Kittens VR – Announcement Trailer

2024/06/25

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Saber Interactive has announced Exploding Kittens VR, a new experience based on the wildly popular social-strategy card game. Developed under license from Asmodee Entertainment and published by Saber, Exploding Kittens VR is coming this fall to Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 2 and is available to pre-order now with a 10% bonus discount!

Exploding Kittens VR combines the hilarious strategy and chaos of the original card game with the full immersive feel of VR for a totally unique experience. Play with up to five players online or play on your own against bots and force your opponents to draw the dreaded Exploding Kitten. Be the last person standing to win! Customize your own in-game avatar, explore the social hub, and dive into a variety of entertaining mini-games.

Key Features

Experience Your Favorite Card Game Like Never Before: Socialize with friends and make new enemies in this laugh-out-loud VR strategy experience based on the hit card game.
Master a Variety of Tools to Win: Use a slew of tools to strategically outsmart your opponents and come out on top. Look into the future, steal items from other players and deny their moves, defuse an Exploding Kitten at a crucial moment, and more!
Three Unique Game Modes: Battle it out in either classic or blitz mode with up to five players, or against your biggest rival in duel mode.
Engage with Immersive Social Hub: Discover an array of activities in the social hub, including mini-games, character customization and more!

First released in 2015, the original Exploding Kittens card game was a breakout success, going on to spawn multiple adaptations across multimedia, including video game consoles, mobile devices, and even an animated television streaming series planned for this summer.

Honeycomb Aeronautical Brings Charlie Rudder Pedals to FlightSimExpo 2024

2024/06/24

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Windows PC News

Honeycomb® Aeronautical, a leading producer of professional grade flight simulation hardware, announced today that they will be bringing their highly-anticipated Charlie Rudder Pedals to the upcoming FlightSimExpo, taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada from June 21 through June 23, 2024.

Honeycomb Aeronautical will be displaying their premium range of flight simulation hardware at the AeroSoft® booth, situated at stand #406, and visitors attending the Microsoft® booth directly opposite, will also be able to sample the Charlie Rudder Pedals for themselves, where two units will be proudly on display, as well as the Alpha Flight Control Yoke and the Bravo Throttle Quadrant.

In addition to the all-new Charlie Rudder Pedals, Honeycomb Aeronautical will be bringing a host of new products to the event, including:

Charlie Rudder Pedals
Charlie Dust Cover
Lima Flight Seat
Flight Seat Mat (multiple colors)

For those wishing to experience the full range of Honeycomb hardware, visitors can also sample the following products, currently featuring in the Honeycomb range:

Alpha Flight Controls Yoke & Switch Panel XPC
Alpha Flight Control Yoke
Bravo Throttle Quadrant

Boasting high quality aluminium construction engineered for a lifetime of use, the Charlie Rudder Pedals have been carefully crafted with precise Hall effect sensors, (known for their incredible precision and durability) adjustable tension and anti-slip features. A left and right toe break utilise adjustable angles so that users can find a comfortable position for their feet during long haul flights. Alloy metal pedals, built to stand the test of time include smooth travel for optimal rudder control, and the reversible carpet spikes with a rubber grip surface have been designed to stay locked in position no matter where you play. With an adjustable tension knob and full compatibility with PC and Xbox™*, the Charlie Rudder Pedals have been meticulously crafted to provide a premium experience for enthusiasts looking for the last word in authenticity and realism.

Mike Steup, CEO of Honeycomb Aeronautical commented, “Recently Honeycomb Aeronautical underwent a change in management and we’re delighted to finally be in a position to offer the brand the support it so richly deserves. The Charlie Rudder Pedals have been in development for some time and we’re grateful to the community for sticking with us as we bring this breakthrough product to market. FlightSimExpo is one of the largest flight simulation conventions in the world and we look forward to greeting fans old and new as we open a new chapter in the Honeycomb story.”

The Charlie Rudder Pedals will be shipping to early customers who have already ordered hardware at the end of June 2024, with customers expected to receive their product from early July. Those wishing to purchase the Charlie Rudder Pedals who have not yet pre ordered, can expect to receive their product beginning late August 2024.

*Xbox compatibility via Honeycomb Xbox Hub sold separately.