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Black Myth: Wukong – Launch Trailer

2024/08/21

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Get ready to confront destiny…GameScience, a global game developer and publisher is proud to share that its highly-anticipated action RPG, Black Myth: Wukong, has launched worldwide. In early development since 2018, the game has continued to garner interest and acclaim for its breathtaking visuals and homage to Chinese mythology and lore from one of the greatest Chinese classic novels that players experience through its innovative gameplay style. Black Myth: Wukong combines rich storytelling, stunning visuals, and a unique take on the action RPG formula utilizing frenetic combat and a robust upgrade system to create an unforgettable narrative-driven gaming experience.

As part of the global launch commemoration, Black Myth: Wukong participated in Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2024 by showcasing its launch trailer for gamers watching the world’s biggest game event. Leading up to its release, the title was the #1 Global Top Seller and #1 Most Wishlisted Game on Steam according to SteamDB.

Key Features:

Breathtaking Blend of Eastern Myth & Reality: Awe-inspiring landscapes, from lush forests and towering mountains to mystical temples and dark, foreboding caves, meticulously crafted to transport players into a fantastical rendition of ancient China.

Strange, Intelligent & Formidable Monsters: A diverse array of mythical beings (Yaoguai), from powerful demons and cunning spirits to legendary monsters, each with their own unique abilities and backstories. Inspired by ‘Journey to the West,’ these formidable foes add depth and challenge to your adventure.

Dynamic Combat Abilities & Diverse Strategies: Experience battles filled with diverse spells, transformations, and magical treasures. Each ability interacts in unique ways, creating a rich and strategic combat system.

Cinematic Story-telling, Complex Characters: Face off against fierce and cunning enemies with compelling backstories, personalities, and motives. Discover what drives these adversaries as you progress.

Supermassive Games Announces Directive 8020

2024/08/21

Jerry Paxton

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

Supermassive Games has today announced an all-new sci-fi survival horror adventure, Directive 8020, a new Dark Pictures game for PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

From the studio behind Until Dawn and The Quarry comes an immersive cinematic horror experience. Directive 8020 blends intense survival gameplay with a branching narrative storyline featuring Hollywood actor Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King) as the groundbreaking astronaut ‘Young.’

In a dramatic step forward for the series, the game features persistent real-time threats, all-new stealth gameplay mechanics, and enhanced interactive cinematics powered by Unreal Engine 5.

Directive 8020

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone.

Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. As they battle to survive, they are confronted with the hardest choice of all: to save themselves, they must risk the lives of everyone on Earth.

In space, death takes many forms.

Features

Next-Gen Cinematic Survival Horror: Experience immersive cinematic storytelling and edge-of-your-seat horror on a deep space mission to save humanity.
Real-Time Alien Threats: Evade a deadly alien threat that roams the dark corridors of the ship, intent on eradicating human life. Overcome your enemies using improvised weapons, lightning reflexes, and stealth.
Trust No One: Encounter an alien lifeform that perfectly imitates its prey. Years of training and trust are lost among the crew when their enemy hides in plain sight. Who is human and who is not? Your choices are now more important than ever!

Xbox Series X|S – bit.ly//Directive8020-Xbox

PlayStation 5 – bit.ly//Directive8020-Playstation

PC (Steam) – bit.ly//Directive8020-Steam

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Release Date Trailer

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

Revealed during gamescom’s Opening Night Live, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™ will be available on December 9 for Xbox Series X|S consoles, PC and Game Pass and will be launching on PlayStation 5 in Spring 2025. Pre-orders for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle are now open for Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC, with wishlisting also available on PlayStation. Those who purchase the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade or Collector’s Edition of the game will receive 3 days of early access, beginning December 6.

Watch the latest trailer here:

From MachineGames, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, set between the events of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ and Indiana Jones and the The Last Crusade™, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle immerses players in an all-new single-player, narrative driven adventure. Blending cinematic set-pieces, puzzle-solving, and hand-to-hand combat, players will embark on an authentic Indiana Jones™ experience around the world to try and defeat the sinister forces working against them.

Players can also look forward to more content with the launch of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants DLC™. This story-focused DLC will be available with purchases of the Premium, Premium Upgrade and Collector’s Edition post-launch with more details coming at a later date.

In addition, both Physical and Digital Editions for Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC are now available for pre-order. More information on pre-orders can be found here.

Pre-order options include:

Standard Edition – Digital + Physical
Premium Edition – Digital + Physical
Premium Upgrade – Digital only [Requires Base Game]
Collector’s Edition – Physical only

All pre-orders include the Last Crusade Pack, which features in-game cosmetics the Traveling Suit Outfit and the Lion Tamer Whip. In addition to the Last Crusade Pack, the Premium and Premium Upgrade editions come with 3-days of early access starting on December 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: The Order of the Giants story DLC, the Temple of Doom Outfit cosmetic, and a digital-art book.

Finally, the Collector’s Edition will feature an 11” Great Circle globe, featuring a puzzle mechanic that can be solved to unlock a hidden storage compartment. The CE also includes an Allmaker Relic replica, Adventure Journal and SteelBook® display case, plus all the digital content mentioned above. Full details on the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector’s Edition can be found here.

REANIMAL Announcement Trailer

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In REANIMAL, a horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

REANIMAL is being developed by Tarsier Studios and published by THQ Nordic and will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Dying Light: The Beast – Announcement Trailer

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

During Opening Night Live at gamescom, Techland announced Dying Light: The Beast. Dying Light: The Beast is a thrilling 18+ hours standalone zombie adventure set in the post-apocalyptic Castor Woods, a once-popular tourist destination. After 13 years of enduring experiments, you escape and hunt down your captors to seek retribution, only to discover there’s far more at stake.

While the region is not as populated as it once was, there are still people and factions here, as well as plenty of horrors. Some will ask for your help, others will want to kill you. And that’s not to mention the mysterious creature that’s turned the woods into its personal hunting grounds.

Become the legendary hero

You are Kyle Crane, the man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many from a fate worse than death. After more than a decade in captivity, you find yourself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives.

Nearly ten years after the launch of the original Dying Light, Techland also announced the return of voice actor Roger Craig Smith to his iconic role of Kyle Crane. “Stepping back into Kyle Crane’s shoes feels like a reunion with an old friend,” Smith said. “And even though he’s gone through a terrible time, there’s still plenty of legendary hero left in him.”

Explore a tightly-crafted open world

Welcome to Castor Woods! This once-bustling tourist destination is home to a diminishing number of survivors and an increasing population of zombies. Featuring natural landmarks, small villages and industrial complexes, the setting offers diverse traversal options, whether it’s using your parkour skills to gain the upper hand on your enemies or hopping into an abandoned 4×4 to outrun the horrors of the night.

Unleash the beast to survive

They caged you like an animal. Years of brutal experimentation took its toll, but the zombie DNA and yours are now intertwined so that you are able to unleash a beast-like power. It flows through your veins. No one can take it from you. Use it. And you’ll discover it’s not just a curse.

Surviving the night is easier in 4-player co-op

The day brings many possibilities to explore the region and make the most of your time while the sun is still out. But after sundown, the laws of nature take their course. Darkness tends to bring out the worst in the horde, leaving you with no other choice but to run, hide, or fight.

Sometimes it’s best to stick to a group. You never know what you might come across on your adventure. Team up in up to 4-player co-op, or ride solo if you have the guts to take it all on your own.

Ultimate owners get Dying Light: The Beast at no extra cost

Development of Dying Light: The Beast originally started as a story DLC for Dying Light 2 Stay Human. But after two years of work, its size and scope has changed so much that it evolved into a standalone, self-contained experience.

To show appreciation for the community who patiently waited for the DLC, Techland will be offering Dying Light: The Beast at no extra cost to all owners of the Dying Light 2 Stay Human Ultimate Edition, delivering a full standalone adventure instead of just a DLC.

Dying Light: The Beast will be available on both PC and current-gen and last-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles. Techland will reveal more details including the release date later this year. To always stay up to date you can wishlist Dying Light: The Beast now on Steam, Xbox and PlayStation.

Dune: Awakening – Exclusive Gameplay Reveal Trailer

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

Funcom are thrilled to announce that Dune: Awakening, the Open World Survival MMO, will release in early 2025, with the console release planned for a later date. Premiered at gamescom Opening Night Live, fans were treated to a 5-minute Exclusive Gameplay Reveal, which shows, for the first time, a player’s rise from scavenging and survival to mobilizing an entire guild in the hunt for spice. See the new gameplay in action now.

Set on the most dangerous planet in the universe Dune: Awakening will challenge players to…

SURVIVE the scorching desert and colossal sandworms by learning the ways of the Fremen.
EXPAND your influence through combat, spice flow, building and upgrading bases, crafting vehicles, and trade. Develop your character by walking the path of the Mentat, Trooper, Planetologist, Swordmaster or Bene Gesserit.
CONTROL the spice and cling to power as guild intrigue and warfare rage. Join a guild and align with House Harkonnen or Atreides, and clash for the precious spice in dynamic guild versus guild battles involving a range of vehicles, tech, and specialized combatants.

Dune: Awakening has made its presence on the gamescom showfloor known to all, with visitors needing only to follow the towering sandworm sculpt to find the booth, where they can catch an extended 30-minute gameplay presentation and pick up their own Fremkit swag bag. For those at home, the 30-minute presentation will be livestreamed by various content creators over the next few days, including Sacriel, Alphacast, and Mowky. Additionally, journalists and creators will get a chance to try a demo of Dune: Awakening behind closed doors, and share their impressions with the wider public.

Joel Bylos, Creative Director at Funcom, said, “Revealing gameplay for the first time is always a big moment, especially in a game where the interplay between all these systems can create completely unexpected moments, but the team has done an incredible job and we can’t wait to see how the community reacts.”

Working closely with both the Herbert Estate and Legendary, Funcom’s Dune: Awakening introduces an alternate history in which Paul Atreides was never born, giving players the opportunity to put the future of Arrakis in their own hands.

Sam Rappaport, Vice President of Interactive Media at Legendary Entertainment said, “We are incredibly excited for gamers to get their first glimpse of ‘Dune: Awakening’ at gamescom. The game’s authenticity and attention to detail successfully convey the richness and depth of the Dune universe in a manner that is reminiscent of the world beautifully presented in Denis Villeneuve’s films. This game is a testament to the dedication of the developers and a thrilling new way for fans to engage with the iconic saga.”

Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 – Heed the Call of War

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive are delighted to debut a new Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live! Featuring beautiful panning shots and quotes from press and influencers highlighting the game’s strengths, this new trailer offers another immersive glimpse at the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000 ahead of the game’s launch on September 9 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Space Marine 2 is available to pre-order now – play up to four days early when pre-ordering either the Gold or Ultra Edition!

Space Marine 2 invites players to embody the titular supersoldiers in all their brutality and glory across single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer modes. Take on horrors from beyond the stars as the full weight of Warhammer 40,000’s galactic warfare descends on a single star system. Combat is a grand spectacle combining fluid movement and lightning reflexes with humongous weaponry and overwhelming power.

Take on foul swarms of alien creatures, otherworldly daemons, and corrupted traitors to the Imperium across a co-op-enabled campaign as Titus and his battle-brothers Chairon and Gadriel – or in specific PvE missions and PvP battles where you can customize and upgrade six unique classes of Space Marines.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is available to pre-order now. Standard and Gold Editions are available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation stores, while the digital-only Ultra Edition gives another option for fans and comes with the exclusive “Ultramarines Champion Pack” DLC.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases Sept. 9, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Play up to four days early with the Gold or Ultra Editions, available for pre-order now!

RoadCraft Reveal Trailer

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

In RoadCraft, revealed today by Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive at Gamescom Opening Night Live, players will take the helm of a company specializing in the restoration of industrial sites ravaged by natural disasters around the globe. Whether dealing with the aftermath of a devastating flood or relentless sandstorm, your mission is to deploy an impressive fleet of construction vehicles to clear debris, reactivate dormant factories, and rebuild crucial infrastructure like roads and bridges to revive the local economy.

As shown in today’s reveal trailer, RoadCraft pushes the boundaries of realism with an evolved physics engine, offering unprecedented and authentic interactions with the environment. Prepare for an unparalleled immersive experience that combines driving, operating construction machinery, and managing reconstruction resources.

“We are thrilled to embark on a new journey with Saber Interactive and announce RoadCraft today at the Opening Night Live 2024,” said John Bert, Managing Director at Focus Entertainment. “Saber’s experience combined with our expertise in the genre will pave the way for the success of this new franchise and allow players to discover a deep construction simulation experience.”

“Saber continues to explore ways to innovate using our industry-leading off-road simulation technology,” said Matthew Karch, CEO of Saber Interactive. “We are constantly in search of new and fun types of gameplay experiences that complement our best-selling titles, such as SnowRunner and MudRunner. RoadCraft is our first foray into heavy equipment simulation. The game provides the best combination of off-road and construction simulations to create a new experience unlike anything that has preceded it.”

From Chaos to Reconstruction
Take control of your fleet of construction vehicles to overcome the toughest challenges. Use your bulldozer to clear blocked paths, mobilize your heavy transporter to carry multiple vehicles, and operate your cranes, whether fixed or mobile, to lift containers and equipment with precision. Reactivate a factory by reconnecting it to the power grid with your cable layer, spread hot asphalt using your paver, and perfectly flatten it with your roller to create new roads.

Explore and unlock more than 40 vehicles as you progress through a captivating campaign. Each object, based on its mass and size, can be moved and manipulated to achieve your goals. Use materials like sand, wood, and tar to transform the terrain and facilitate the passage of your vehicles. Every resource found can be crucial for reconstruction! Supply factories and sand quarries to ensure a continuous production of resources needed for building roads and bridges. As the operations chief, plan the routes for your transport trucks on the map and ensure no obstacle impedes their path!

Features:

Rebuild devastated areas solo or in co-op mode for up to four players in a simulation featuring advanced physics.
Operate more than 40 vehicles, from bulldozers to construction cranes.
Work in various regions around the world with eight maps, each 4 km² in size.
Manipulate materials such as wood, sand and asphalt using Saber’s new physics engine.
Construct new roads and bridges to facilitate movement across rugged terrain.
Plot point-to-point routes on your map to guide your logistics convoys and recycle every piece of debris into reconstruction materials.

RoadCraft is planned for release in 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Wishlist now!

Kong: Survivor Instinct Reveal Trailer

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

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

Inspired by Legendary’s blockbuster Monsterverse franchise and set shortly after the events of 2021’s hit theatrical release, Godzilla vs. Kong, players will navigate a shattered city through the eyes of a father desperate to find his missing daughter. The compelling narrative delivers an intense gaming experience, as you encounter survivors seeking refuge and discover Monarch technology to turn Titans’ power to your advantage while traversing a perilous maze of crumbling structures, hazardous leaks, and blazing fires.

The game combines realistic platforming and challenging combat in a quest for survival. Featuring the first on-screen appearance of the terrifying Titan, Abaddon, players will confront Kong in all his glory and encounter new and returning Titans and superspecies. Stand your ground against the Hyenas, a mercenary group led by Alan Jonah, the former eco-terrorist from Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Titans are always nearby, directly or indirectly impacting your gameplay. Kong: Survivor Instinct will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Wishlist now!

KONG Survivor Instinct – Reveal Trailer

“The opportunity to work on the hugely popular Monsterverse IP has been an exciting and formative experience for all of us at 7Levels. Not only did we have a chance to show some of the fan-favorite Titans from a unique perspective, but we also found committed and supportive partners in the exceptional people at Legendary. Their deep understanding of the Monsterverse lore and what makes it so captivating to so many people around the world allowed us to recapture that essence and recreate it in our game,” said Paweł Biela, Co-Founder at 7Levels.

“7Levels has brilliantly captured a unique corner of the Monsterverse through a gripping 2.5D action-adventure experience, weaving in a very human storyline. Experiencing the narrative through the eyes of a civilian, unaffiliated with any agencies, adds a layer of realism and emotional depth that we hope will resonate with our fans. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with 7Levels on this truly compelling experience,” said Sam Rappaport, VP Interactive Media at Legendary.

The Thing: Remastered New Screenshots Released

2024/08/20

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

In honor of the 22nd anniversary of the North American release of the cult-classic horror game The Thing, video game remaster developer Nightdive Studios has shared a fr(l)esh look at The Thing: Remastered, which will inflict alien terror on PC and console gamers later this year!

We know you folks have been champing at the bit for more gruesome sights, so check out the new 4K The Thing: Remastered screenshots below!

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the 2002 third-person survival horror shooter 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.