Author - Jerry Paxton

NACON Revolution 5 Pro Controller Update for FPS Gamers

2024/06/17

The Revolution 5 Pro controller, available since November, has been enthusiastically received by players all over the world. With thousands of units already sold thanks to its unique design and features that give players a competitive advantage, it has become the most successful NACON accessory launched to date.

In line with its goal of continually improving the Revolution 5 Pro and to meet the needs of FPS players, NACON has updated the controller’s customization software with a new gaming option: Shooter Pro Mode. Once enabled, this new feature completely removes the stick deadzone, improving player responsiveness, precision, and performance for games in the FPS genre. This adds to the controller’s existing features, which give users a vital edge in games:
• Sensitivity + mode: for faster reaction times in a variety of in-game situations by increasing the stick amplitude
• Magnetic Hall effect on the sticks: for maximum controller durability and highly reduced risk of drift
• Ultra-fast wireless connectivity + wired mode: includes a 2.4 GHz USB dongle, prevents lag, and provides PS5®/PS4®/PC* compatibility

Many players have already embraced the new feature, including French streamer Wisethug, a keyboard-and-mouse gamer who has set himself the challenge of playing Apex Legends using just the Revolution 5 Pro throughout April.

“I love using my Revolution 5 Pro,” the streamer stated. “When I took on the challenge of playing for an entire month using a controller, this was the one that seemed best suited to my playing style. Shooter Pro Mode genuinely gives me an impressive degree of control.”

How to update your controller to the most recent version:
1. Set the wireless/wired button on the controller to wired mode
2. Set the platform selection button to PS5 or PS4
3. Select A for Advanced on the back of the controller
4. Connect the controller to your PC via the included USB-C cable
5. Launch the Revolution 5 Pro app and select “Update” to install the latest version.

The Revolution 5 Pro is available in shops and on NACON Gaming for the price of €229.90.

The Thing: Remastered – Deep Dive Episode 1

2024/06/17

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, video game remaster developer Nightdive Studios launched “Deep Dive,” a new bi-weekly podcast series that takes fans behind the scenes of the renowned team to learn more about its library of acclaimed retro titles.

Following the announcement of The Thing: Remastered at IGN Live earlier this month, the first episode of Deep Dive burrows into the minds of the remastered cult classic horror game’s development team and Mark Atkinson, one of the original directors and programmers of Computer Artworks’ 2002 The Thing.

Nightdive Studios’ Deep Dive podcast is hosted by Dimitris “Modern Vintage Gamer” Giannakis with co-hosts Morgan Shaver (Nightdive’s Comms Manager) and Locke Vincent (Nightdive’s Video Producer). New episodes will be released every other Monday on YouTube, offering fans a closer look at what the Nightdive team is working on via developer interviews and by showcasing behind-the-scenes content. Episodes will also feature Nightdive community giveaways and shout-outs, including fan art spotlights, favorite comments, and more.

About The Thing: Remastered

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing. Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects — for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences.

In the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events that transpired in the original The Thing film. Trapped by the elements and at risk of infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them … or himself.

CRKD Now Shipping NITRO DECK+ for Nintendo Switch & OLED Switch

2024/06/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

CRKD™, the premium collectible gaming brand behind the award-winning Nitro™ Deck and the recently launched NEO S™ collectible controllers, announced today that the highly anticipated NITRO™ DECK+, has begun shipping to gamers worldwide.

The award-winning Nitro Deck redefined gaming for Nintendo® Switch™ users playing their console in handheld mode, enhancing their experience via stick drift free control and a raft of useful features. Announced via the IGN™ FanFest event in February, the handheld deck proudly returns for an encore with the all-new NITRO DECK+.

Featuring the same comfortable footprint as the original Nitro Deck, the NITRO DECK+ introduces several new innovations based on community feedback and designed to make Switch gaming better than ever.

Gamers will immediately note the improved ergonomics, made possible by shifting the placement of the right thumbstick to allow for more intuitive play via the symmetrical design. Gamers can now play their Switch on the TV without the need of an external dock! Featuring an integrated USB-C HDMI™ compatible output, users can switch between handheld and TV play without ever needing to remove their Switch console from their NITRO DECK+.

Even greater options for precise control feature on the NITRO DECK+ thanks to the new ‘Sidekick’ buttons located to the side of each thumbstick. Designed to work in conjunction with the new symmetrical thumbstick configuration, the Sidekick buttons are pre-programmed to replicate the B and A action button commands, ideal for super-fast feedback when gamers need it most. By replicating the most commonly used action buttons, the Sidekicks provide speedier reaction times, and when used in conjunction with the re-mappable back buttons that are pre-programmed to the action buttons (X, Y, A, B), users have a variety of ways to interact with the action buttons while keeping both thumbs resting comfortably on the sticks, leveling up your game by putting more power and versatility in the palms of your hands.

The new easy eject system makes removing your console from the NITRO DECK+ even easier with no need to touch the screen or add additional stress while removing.

An upgraded rumble system delivers more intense vibration which can be adjusted to suit the gamers’ preference, and Bluetooth® has also been added, which can be used as an alternative connection, allowing for simple pairing to CRKD CTRL, a feature within the CRKD Companion App for iOS™ and Android® that allows users to control the adjustable features of the Deck which include re-mapping buttons, adjusting trigger sensitivity, changing thumbstick dead zones, fine tuning rumble settings, firmware updates & more!

The NITRO DECK+ is also compatible with the True Collection System, another feature within the app that allows users to tap their smart device to their hardware revealing their product number and rarity rank as well as the ability to add their Deck to their unique collection. The app also features the CRKD Shop & CRKD TV, a hub for all things CRKD related.

The NITRO DECK+ adds all these new features without removing the standout innovations featured on the original design. The full list of features present on NITRO DECK+ include:

Ergonomically designed – all-new thumbstick placement
No Stick Drift – made possible via Hall-Effect sensors
USB-C to HDMI Compatibility for TV play – (play while docked)
Programmable Sidekick buttons – faster, more responsive control
Low latency response – (direct connection via USB-C)
Adjustable trigger sensitivity – tweak your triggers to suit your style
Swappable Stick Tops – better grip to suit your style
Re-mappable back buttons – keep your thumbs on the sticks
Gyro compatible – ideal for motion control games
Adjustable Vibration Feedback – to rumble or not rumble, the choice is yours
No Deadzone Mode – find the sweet spot in your chosen game
Pass-through charging feature – no need to stop play to charge
Use NITRO DECK+ as a wired controller on PC or Switch – perfect for TV play
Integrated Display Stand – stands AND delivers!
Turbo Function – (add turbo functionality to any action or trigger button)
Bluetooth connection – (to update firmware via app)
Easy Eject System – remove the Switch without touching the screen
Connects to the CRKD companion app – (True Collection System)

Squad Update 8.0 – Iron Thunder Goes Live

2024/06/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Today, Offworld has launched Update 8.0 – Iron Thunder for its 50v50 military FPS Squad, a collection of upgrades and additions headlined by the introduction of new units for the USA, TLF and RGF factions. All three factions have now received supplemental armored, mechanized or support units—including the T90A Tank for the RGF, and the UH60 Helicopter for the TLF. The implementation of these new units has also been paired with a revamp of the anti-tank guided missile system: ATGMS now have various strengths and weaknesses based on their guidance method, necessitating deeper strategizing when fending off enemy vehicles. In addition to these features, Update 8.0 – Iron Thunder also adds new loading screens, weapon skins & more!

The new Weapon Skins pack—entitled the Clash Pack—contains three weapon skins for use with the VDV and USMC factions: the Nettle VDV AK-12 Rifle (for use on woodland biomes), Mirage USMC M16A4 Rifle (also intended for woodland biomes), and Horizon VDV SV-98M Marksman Rifle (for desert biomes). The loading screens, meanwhile, now provide tips and tricks for new players and longtime veterans alike.

You can find the full patch notes on Steam, and more info on the official Squad Twitter and website.

Space for Sale The Great Pivot Dev Diary

2024/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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

3…2…1…takeoff! Get your rockets and space suits ready as Space for Sale launches into Early Access on Steam this summer! Start your very own space realtor adventure, solo or with a friend! All of this is topped off with a new dev diary entry.

In today’s dev diary, Mirage Game Studios’ Lead Artist Toby talks with Simon, their Game Director, about the changes the studio had to make for Space for Sale to pivot it into an early access title, how Space for Sale is moving towards becoming a more replayable game, about finishing planets, and their bigger focus on community building while introducing their new Community Manager, Masha!

About Space for Sale

Space for Sale follows the delightful journey of an intergalactic property developer on a mission to build hospitable dwellings, cosy lodgings and luxurious estates. Your list of alien clientele is ever expanding, but so are their demands. The housing market is all about location, location, location – so venture out to discover the wonders scattered throughout the solar system, and more importantly, try to turn them into sweet profit. Word of warning, some of the local flora and fauna will not take kindly to outsiders. Don’t jump the gun just yet, with careful observation and collaborative experiments you might win them over. Learn how local lifeforms have adapted to harsh biomes and make use of your discoveries to enhance your structures and gadgets!

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous A Dance of Masks Trailer

2024/06/14

Jerry Paxton

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

A grand adventure finally comes to a close, as today developer Owlcat Games releases the sixth and final DLC expansion for its critically acclaimed cRPG, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. Out now on PC and consoles, A Dance of Masks takes players back to where it all began in a final love letter to the Knight Commander and their loyal companions. The DLC heavily focuses on the companions and the Knight Commander’s relationships with them and features fully-voiced dialogue.

Gather the Knight Commander’s companions and return to the city of Kenabres, destroyed and now rebuilt from the ashes. Partake in festival activities, celebrate your victories, socialize with friends and loved ones, watch the fireworks… and thwart the plans of villains trying to spoil the fun!

Key features of A Dance of Masks include:

A new adventure that will take you back to Kenabres and beyond, including a new enemy’s stronghold
Personal events for every companion — we’ve seen them fight, now it’s time to watch them have a day off
A new romantic event with every romanceable companion
An otherworldly arena where players can test their mettle against some truly mythic enemies
11 new character archetypes and a new weapon with the ability to switch grip from one-handed to two-handed
Fully voiced dialogues

Piotr Musiał to Score Frostpunk 2

2024/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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

11 bit studios is thrilled to announce that Piotr Musiał, one of Poland’s most well-known game music composers, will be composing the soundtrack for the upcoming Frostpunk sequel. Musiał, who previously worked with the studio on This War of Mine and the original Frostpunk, is a natural fit for the new project. His portfolio also includes scores for other notable Polish titles like The Witcher 3.

Additionally, Musiał will be composing the music for another 11 bit studios game, The Alters. Unlike the grim post-apocalyptic setting of Frostpunk, The Alters features a sci-fi story with a completely different musical tone.

Fans can experience Musiał’s new compositions and play almost two hours of The Alters in an exciting demo as part of Steam Next Fest.

Diving even deeper into the post-apocalyptic abyss, Frostpunk 2 builds upon the foundations that made its predecessor a triumph. It thrusts players into a world of unyielding realities and complex social dilemmas within an ever-expanding city. With a broader scope and expansion in every aspect of the gameplay mechanics, Frostpunk 2 escalates the tension as you steer the City and its inhabitants into an uncertain future.

Much of that tension comes from introducing different factions within the City walls vying for allegiance among its citizens. Will you bend your decisions to the survivalist nature of the Icebloods, advocates of adaptation over development? Or will you side with the methodical Technocrats, champions of technological progress? Perhaps, you might even side with one of the more radicalized groups you’ll meet in-game. It’s up to you – the City’s Steward.

Both the Frostpunk 2 base game (44.99 USD / 44.99 EUR / 37.99 GBP) and the Digital Deluxe edition (74.99 USD / 74.99 EUR / 62.99 GBP) are available for pre-order today on Steam and the Microsoft Store. Additionally, the Digital Deluxe edition on Steam will be discounted by 10 percent.

The Digital Deluxe edition of the game includes:

Base game
Three paid post-release DLCs
Exclusive access to the story mode 72 hours before the official release
“Warm Flesh” digital novella, an enticing excerpt from the upcoming Frostpunk book anthology
Digital artbook & soundtrack

Mark your calendars for Frostpunk 2 as it arrives on Windows PC and on PC Game Pass on the 25th of July. Launching on consoles at a later date, the game will also be coming to Xbox Game Pass.

Disney Speedstorm Season 8 Trailer

2024/06/13

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

Journey of Emotions, the all-new Inside Out-inspired season for Disney Speedstorm, is now live on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch™!

Journey of Emotions puts Riley’s emotions in the spotlight and brings a multitude of new Racers into the Disney Speedstorm mix, alongside a brand-new Racing Environment “Riley’s Mind”, a new Team Battle game mode, and extensive improvements to Player Rank progression and Ranked Racers.

New Racers being added today include:

Joy – Speedster Class Racer
Anger – Brawler Class Racer
Sadness – Defender Class Racer
Disgust – Trickster Class Racer
Fear – Defender Class Racer

Plus, Anxiety (Speedster Class Racer) and Ennui (Trickster Class Racer) from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 are joining the race in thrilling mid-season events!

Journey of Emotions will also see the addition of new Crew Members that will help guide players to victory including: Happy Riley, Angry Riley, Scared Riley, Sad Riley, Disgusted Riley, Riley’s Mom, Riley’s Dad, and many more

Today also marks the launch of the all-new Team Battle Mode, an exciting and social way to experience Disney Speedstorm that pits two teams of three racers each in tense, action-packed racing battles. This new mode is a great way for racers to increase their Player Rank, which is a new progression reward system that gives players the chance to earn even more rewards.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Reveal Livestream

2024/06/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Square Enix® debuted the LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Reveal Livestream, detailing everything players need to know about the next entry in the award-winning narrative adventure series.

Deck Nine developers Jonathan Stauder (Game Director) and Felice Kuan (Narrative Director) were joined by host Elyse Willems (Funhaus, 30 Morbid Minutes), who interviewed them about this thrilling new adventure, including how the game is designed to appeal to both long-term fans and brand-new players. Though the reverberations of Max’s past are felt throughout this story, no previous LIFE IS STRANGE save file is needed to dive in.

In the livestream, Felice Kuan, Narrative Director, detailed further:

“We knew that this had to be something special. We also knew we had to respect the two unforgettable endings to the first chapter of Max’s story, while also crafting something new. Something fresh, that echoed and acknowledged Max’s past challenges, even as it moved her personal story forward. Welcoming in new players from the very beginning, while giving fans the story they didn’t know they wanted.”

Later in the stream, Hannah Telle (the voice of Max Caulfield) sat down for a one-on-one chat with host Elyse, detailing her emotional journey from the Max of the past to the Max of the present day:

“As Max has evolved, her powers have evolved too. She didn’t use that power for a really long time, because it creates so much devastation. So it adapted into something different. She now has this supernatural ability to move between two timelines, giving her a unique position to figure out what’s really going on with Safi’s murder.”

We also got a further look at Max’s new ability to “Shift” between two parallel timelines. Game Director, Jonathan Stauder explained:

“Max’s ability to Shift between the two timelines opens up a whole slew of gameplay possibilities. Max will navigate between different two versions of the same space, and she’ll be able to use these powers to circumnavigate puzzles and discover clues about suspects she might not otherwise have access to.”

Featuring never-before-seen in-game footage and stories from behind the scenes, the stream culminated in an extended gameplay showcase from Chapter 1, seeing protagonist Max and her friends Safi and Moses watching a meteor shower together from the roof of the Caledon Observatory. However, things soon took a strange and deadly turn…

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will be available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5® and PC via Steam and Windows Store on Oct. 29, 2024. The game is also coming to Nintendo Switch, with further details to be announced.

Universal Studios Announces Buy A Day, Get A 2nd Day Free

2024/06/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Beginning today, Universal Studios Hollywood is offering guests a chance to experience the two of the best days in L.A. with the purchase of a Buy A Day, Get A 2^nd Day Free General Admission ticket, available now through October 9, 2024.

With a bevy of original and dynamic immersive lands, thrill rides and attractions, visiting Universal Studios Hollywood is twice as nice when the second visit is free.

The process is turnkey so the fun can start as soon as possible. Guests can purchase the special Buy A Day, Get A 2^nd Day Free ticket option online at Universal Studios Hollywood now through October 9, 202,4 and enjoy their second day free for their return on select dates, with all visits completed on or before December 18, 2024.

There are no blockout dates for the first visit as part of this special, limited time offer, which excludes Universal Express and Universal Express Unlimited. Blockout dates apply to the second visit, and restrictions apply.

Families, friends, kids and adults can all share in the adventure by exploring the theme park and its signature world famous Studio Tour, which offers an insightful peek at the inner workings of an authentic movie and television production backlot along with an array of special-effect attractions, such as the reimagined “Earthquake—The Big One,” “King Kong 360-3D,” “Fast & Furious—Supercharged,” as well the Jupiter’s Claim original film sets from the horror epic, Nope.

Now through August 11, 2024, guests will also have a chance to experience the Studio Tour’s 60^th anniversary which features reissued Glamor Trams and an array of nostalgic enhancements, including an opportunity to step off the tram and onto a legendary movie set where an original, fully restored 1964 vintage Glamor Tram awaits. The area also provides opportunities for additional memorable photo opportunities and social media posts, including a giant King Kong backdrop and the theme park’s original hanging Jaws shark.

From the moment guests traverse the theme park’s red carpet entry and pass through its signature arch, they are met with exhilaration and excitement that carries through to its immersive lands, dynamic thrill rides and attractions, including the interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride—3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride.”

For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).