Author - Jerry Paxton

Star Wars Outlaws Out Now

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars™ game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation®5, Amazon Luna and PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.

With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess (Humberly González), and her loyal companion Nix, (Dee Bradley Baker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.

In Star Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess and her companion Nix search for an opportunity of a lifetime. During this era, the Empire’s rule is distracted by the rebellion that won’t quit, leading to a golden age for the underworld. As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh. After Sliro places a bounty on Kay’s head, Kay and Nix are offered their one shot at freedom – pull off one of the greatest heists of all time. Kay and Nix will need to navigate the underworld across the galaxy, building their reputation with legendary criminal organizations including the Pyke Syndicate, the Hutt Cartel, the Ashiga Clan and Crimson Dawn as they grow from street thieves to skilled outlaws.

Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5 (Jay Rincon). While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.

To gain the right resources and crew for the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will travel across the galaxy and experience distinct new and iconic locations: Canto Bight, Kijimi, Tatooine, Akiva, and the windswept savannah of Toshara. Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship, the Trailblazer, through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes.

Star Wars Outlaws is available through the Ubisoft Store and at a retail suggested price of $69.99 for the base game, as well as for Ubisoft+ subscribers.

  • Standard Edition
    • Base game
  • Gold Edition
    • Base game
    • Season Pass
  • Ultimate Edition:
    • Base game
    • Season Pass
    • Sabacc Shark Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, Kay’s Speeder and the Trailblazer
    • Rogue Infiltrator Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, Nix, Kay’s speeder and the Trailblazer
    • Digital art book: A selection of the game’s concept art and visuals, including unique cinematic storyboards
    • Two additional cosmetic bundles available upon the release of the second story pack
The Season Pass included with the Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition includes:
  • “Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission: All players will meet Jabba the Hutt in the main game, but those with Season Pass access will gain an additional quest from the notorious Hutt Cartel. Just as Kay is putting together a crew for her big heist, she receives a job from Jabba the Hutt himself – ND-5 owes the Hutts a debt from years ago, and Jabba has come to collect.
  • “Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack: includes outfits for scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion, Nix.
  • Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card** – Coming Fall 2024
    • Kay is hired to infiltrate a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, but as she crosses paths with the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, she soon learns that another game is being played.
    • When this first story pack is released, owners will also get the Hunter’s Legacy Bundle and the Cartel Ronin Bundle with additional outfits for Kay and Nix plus cosmetics for Kay’s speeder and her ship, the Trailblazer
  • Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune** – Coming Spring 2025
    • The Trailblazer’s reputation precedes Kay as she runs into veteran pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who is looking to settle old scores with a ruthless gang of pirates.
Disney+ subscribers can also link their accounts and unlock a free, exclusive in-game cosmetic that adds a luminous tail accessory to Kay’s companion, Nix. For more information about the Disney+ offer, please visit  https://promo.ubisoft.com/disneyplusperks/ 

Possible One: Lunar Industries Announcement Trailer

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Possible One: Lunar Industries, the first realistic industrial space simulator based on modern technologies from developer Upstairs Games, plants the flag for an Early Access debut on PC via Steam in 2025. Play Possible One: Lunar Industries for the first time when it makes its public debut this week at PAX West 2024.

Take command of humanity’s flagship attempt to establish vital facilities away from the gravitational confines of its mother planet, leading the construction and staffing of a permanent lunar base. Lay the project’s foundations with drone vehicles and tools, scout the craters with rovers, and build up habitats, reactors, hydroponics, and other experimental facilities.

Manage a variety of crew members like engineers, doctors, mechanics, agriculturalists, and scientists, from their hiring to their arrival on the lunar surface. Balance the crew’s sober true-to-life issues like radiation exposure, the physical challenges of low-gravity living, and the morale impact of living countless thousands of miles away from home on Earth.

Harvest the untapped wealth of resources buried beneath the lunar dust with tools and techniques only made possible due to human potential. Strategically engage with every step of the process necessary to make humanity’s foothold to the stars a sustainable reality. The future lies just beneath the rubble of Shackleton Crater!

“From the 1970s to now, humans have been fascinated by the new frontiers of outer space, but we consume so much sci-fi media that we forget what we’re able to accomplish in the here and now,” said co-founder Asaf Baitner. “We wanted to bring realism into the challenges of the space colony management genre, to re-ignite the excitement people have for what’s theoretically possible now.”

Possible One: Lunar Industries takes to the stars on PC via Steam Early Access in 2025. To learn more about Possible One: Lunar Industries, check out the official website, follow Upstairs Games on X, and join the official Discord server.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Gameplay Walkthrough

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Warner Bros. Games today debuted a gameplay walkthrough trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, giving fans an in-depth look at the game’s PvP (player versus player) Mode, customization, skill tree, Broom upgrades, Career Mode and more.

In PvP, each player controls one of their team’s Chasers as well as a role of their choice from Chaser, Keeper, Beater or Seeker.

In Career Mode, players begin their Quidditch careers at the Weasley Burrow in the Garden Cup, then take on the challenge of the Hogwarts House Quidditch Cup, where they’ll choose their Hogwarts house and face off against familiar characters such as Cedric Diggory and Draco Malfoy. From there, players will represent one of the three great wizarding schools, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, Durmstrang Institute, or Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the renowned Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup. Finally, players will take on the ultimate Quidditch challenge on the global stage competing in the Quidditch World Cup.

Players can tailor their playstyle by earning skill points to boost their stats and learn special moves. They can also upgrade their brooms to improve maximum speed, agility, and more. All game content is only earnable through in-game progression and cannot be purchased with real-world currency.

GUNDAM BREAKER 4 Official Launch Trailer

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

It’s time to “Break, Build, and Battle” with friends, as GUNDAM BREAKER 4, the co-op hack-and-slash action game from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is now available to aspiring Gundam pilots worldwide. The fan-favorite GUNDAM BREAKER franchise is debuting in the West for the first time as a numbered entry in the series. Fans can expect a memorable entry in the franchise, with full English VO, and action-packed gameplay centered around building custom Gunpla models, taking them into battle, upgrading them with new and better parts, and creating new powerful Mobile Suits to continue the fight and share with other players via custom photos and dioramas. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is now available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam®. Find out more on the official website: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/gundam-breaker-4.

As an aspiring Gunpla hobbyist, players will be able to mesh together their own mecha creations by using parts from more than 250 iconic Mobile Suits from throughout the Gundam series, and then test their creations on a virtual battlefield with up to 3 players in co-op multiplayer. Fight through missions to hack, slash and shoot through hordes of enemy mechs, build up combos by chaining together melee and ranged attacks, breaking off their parts to collect and upgrade builds. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 introduces an all-new feature to the series, where players will be able to dual-wield different weapons for unique combos in their quest for the best parts to build the perfect Gunpla. Fight through the game’s fully voiced story mode to uncover the sinister plots within the GBBBB battle simulator.

Between battles, players access a robust mecha garage where they can customize their creations with new parts as well as paint, decals, and weathering to make the ultimate mecha expression for Gundam fans. Once players finish building their Gunpla, they have the option to bring it into a wide variety of both offline and online missions. Take down bosses or take on hordes of enemy mecha to gain new parts and equip new skills. Load up a Quest mission to fight for a veritable treasure trove of Gunpla parts or select specific NPC enemies to take their bounties for extra in-game currency. For the creative-minded, a brand-new feature unique to GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is the introduction of Diorama Mode. Players can construct elaborate scenarios with a variety of backgrounds, environmental elements, and special effects, then place any of their Gunpla creations in a diorama, capturing the perfect pose with highly articulable models and sharing their scenes with players around the world. Also a first for the series, the experience is further enhanced for players in the West with full English VO, bringing even more immersion into the game’s unique take on the Gundam universe.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Coming to Nintendo Switch

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch

GSC Game World is excited to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy will be released on Nintendo consoles for the first time ever in November 2024.

Revealed as part of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Legends of the Zone Trilogy includes all three games that make up the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series: Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat. Three iconic single-player experiences can be purchased individually or as a bundle.

These versions of the classic games are optimised for Switch, including, but not limited to, full TV/handheld/tabletop modes support, gyroscope integration, and touchscreen controls where applicable. Thanks to these changes, the experience in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone will feel authentic for all players — both for those who want to refresh their memories and for new stalkers.

Please follow official GSC social media channels for further updates on the Switch version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe in general.

Kalypso Media Unveils Online Merch Shop

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

On the occasion of the 18th company anniversary, Kalypso Media is delighted to announce the launch of its first merchandise shop, offering fans a range of clothing and accessories inspired by their beloved games. With the launch of this shop, Kalypso Media presents over 30 designs from fan-favorite series such as Tropico, Commandos, Dungeons, and Railway Empire.

The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is hosted on the well-known platform Spreadshirt, where Kalypso Media is offering a 25% discount for the first two weeks to celebrate its birthday.

The merchandise shop features everything a gamer’s heart desires: T-shirts, hoodies, and accessories including caps, mouse pads, mugs, drawstring bags, tote bags, magnets, stickers, pillows and buttons. All items showcase unique Kalypso game designs such as iconic characters El Presidente and Penultimo from the Tropico franchise, the Green Beret from the upcoming Commandos: Origins, the Dark Elf Thalya from Dungeons 4, and trains and locomotives from Railway Empire – who wouldn’t want to go swimming in a pair of swim trunks branded with Penultimo from Tropico? Fans can also personalize their clothing and accessories in terms of color, and size to suit their preferences,

“At Kalypso Media, our community is paramount, and we’ve cultivated a vibrant community that has remained loyal to our games for 18 years. With the launch of our merchandise shop, we aim to give something back to our fans. We saw a high demand for branded clothing and accessories, and our new shop allows fans to express their passion for our games in a tangible way. We look forward to seeing our fans wearing our merchandise,” said Dr. Anika Thun, Managing Director of Kalypso Media.

The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is now live in the US, Canada, Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norge, Polska, Finland and Sweden. Kalypso Media plans to regularly update the merchandise shop, especially with new game launches and DLCs, introducing fresh designs and products to keep fans engaged and excited.

Green Hell Final Update Announcement Trailer

2024/08/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

After five years of free content and survival fun, Creepy Jar is bringing the final Green Hell update to PC on September 3, 2024. This last content drop—the 21st major update, Decorations—features a craftable decorations table, painted furniture, mounted trophies, new constructions, lighting, and more! The Decorations update is also the one the team had the most fun creating and is the bow on top of years of wonderfully hellish content!

See below for a list of all content included in the final update:

  • New Mechanic – Painting:  After you equip yourself with Paints made from different bugs and other colorful elements, you can paint your base and color your furniture. Pick a tint from our Amazonian color collection (white, blue, red, green, or yellow) and make the jungle even more vibrant!
  • New Construction – Workbench: The Workbench will be your new best friend with this update. It enables the crafting of all different kinds of decorations for your base.
  • New Construction – Decorations: With the Workbench at your side you can craft a table, chair, bench, nightstand, and various paintings to set a proper mood, or even Animal Trophies to show off your hunting skills! The team has also prepared rope, leaf, and bone decorations for those who like pretty (or creepy!) stuff.
  • New Construction – Armor Stand & Arrow Holder:  Thanks to these new Stands you can store your Arrows securely and showcase your neatly crafted Armors on a display they deserve.
  • New Construction – Torch Stand & Torch Holder: You can place the Torch Holders inside your base to set a proper mood at night, and use the Torch Stands at strategic points on the map to easily direct you in the wilderness.
  • New Mechanic – Rearranging: You can rearrange the decorations you’ve created and move them to another place. Don’t like the table standing in the corner? No problem! You can just move it to the nearby window.
Since its launch five years ago, Green Hell has sold over 6 million copies and gained great recognition among players and reviewers. The folks at Creepy Jar would like to thank all the players for their support over the years and for making the community the wonderful place that it is. After the release of the Decorations update, the team will continue to support Green Hell from a technical perspective and is shifting development resources to their upcoming open world base-building game StarRupture.

V/H/S/BEYOND Official Teaser

2024/08/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

V/H/S/BEYOND, the seventh installment of the V/H/S franchise will feature six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape.

Featuring segments from Kate Siegel, Mike Flanagan, Justin Long, and more, the seventh installment of Shudder’s “V/H/S” series arrives just in time for Halloween. Don’t miss V/H/S/BEYOND, premiering Oct 4 on Shudder.

Directors: Jordan Downey, Christian Long & Justin Long, Justin Martinez, Virat Pal, Kate Siegel, and Jay Cheel
Language: English
Running Time: 110 mins

Monster Jam Showdown Launch Trailer

2024/08/29
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

Milestone, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.™, the worldwide leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, have officially released Monster Jam Showdown, the arcade racing game full of explosive stunts and destruction, on consoles and PC.

Watch the Monster Jam Showdown launch trailer here:

Developed in Unreal Engine 5, Monster Jam Showdown features 66* official Monster Jam™ trucks and more than 140 paint outs to unlock and apply. The pillar of the single-player experience is Showdown Tour, where players can show off their most electrifying stunts in freestyle and head-to-head competitions along with several other adrenaline-pumping game modes. For players to operate these mechanical machines capable of 1,500 horsepower with ease, comprehensible and customizable driving aids will allow everyone to perform death-defying stunts.

Real monster truck action needs a home that’s above and beyond the ordinary, and the Showdown Tour does just that by offering extreme racing locales. In addition to competing in stadiums inspired by real-life venues, players will have the opportunity to drive their favorite Monster Jam trucks across three original environments inspired by iconic American landscapes, such as the barrens of Death Valley, the mountains of Colorado, and Alaska’s frozen tundra. These environments are perfect for immersing players in the arcade soul of this new entry in Milestone’s catalog. Thanks to destructible objects, unpredictable track designs, and extreme weather conditions, no two events across these levels are the same.

Players with a competitive edge will also have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves as the best. Split-screen enables thrilling duels with family and friends, while two online-only events will feature 10 different game modes. Players’ achievements are tracked through leaderboards and the garage, showcasing their greatest feats for all to see. On the leaderboards, all online matches will contribute to the overall global ranking. Specific offline events will have their own separate leaderboards. In the garage, players can check their in-game stats and admire their Monster Jam truck collection.

Monster Jam Showdown is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (digitally), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (digitally), Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

*40 trucks will be included in the base game and 26 will be available through free or premium DLCs

Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 – The Angels Of Death Trailer

2024/08/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The power of the Space Marines, the terror of the Tyranids, and the machinations of the Thousand Sons are front and center in the new trailer for Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The new “Angels of Death” cinematic trailer showcases the sheer power and brutality of our champions – the Ultramarines Titus, Chairon and Gadriel – as they heed the call of war and fight to defend humanity. Space Marine 2 is now available for pre-order and will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 9. Pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition to play up to four days early!

Get ready for battle with Lieutenant Titus and his battle-brothers Chairon and Gadriel. These are the three playable characters of a fully co-op-enabled campaign, while custom-made Space Marine characters are playable in PvE missions and PvP battles across various modes—just a taste of all the carnage that awaits.

A few days remain for players to pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition and secure the ability to play early up to four days before the game’s official release on September 9! Space Marine 2 will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with all editions available on each platform.

The Gold and Ultra Editions come with the Space Marine 2 Season Pass, which grants players additional cosmetics inspired by the glorious Space Marine Chapters of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Free updates for all players will add new missions, enemies, weapons, and much more after release.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases Sept. 9, 2024. Play up to four days early with the Gold or Ultra Editions, available for pre-order now.