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Marvel Future Fight Releases New Game Content Inspired By Deadpool & Wolverine

2024/07/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, has released a new game update for its blockbuster mobile RPG MARVEL Future Fight. Players can now experience a variety of content updates inspired by Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, including a newly added character and uniforms, game improvements, tier upgrades, and more.

The latest update features the introduction of new uniforms for Deadpool (Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, Handsomepool) and Wolverine (Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine). Players can also check out the new character Cassandra Nova and character tier upgrades for Deadpool (Tier-4 with a new Striker Skill) and Cassandra Nova (Tier-3 with a new Ultimate Skill) as part of this update. In addition, Awaken Potential and Transcend Potential have been added to heroes including Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Jubilee and Dazzler with new Awakened Skills.

Other content updates include improvements in the Alliance Conquest, offering agents enhanced rewards, a change in duration, a more simplified conquest method, and an increase in the number of heroes able to be dispatched. Agents can now select specific characters to set as Favorites for the Otherworld Battle, a PvP content utilizes a roster of five different heroes to engage in strategic combat. Team Set has also been revamped to feature a better UI, allowing players to conveniently check active effects.

MARVEL Future Fight has over 150 million players across the world with the game currently available worldwide in the App Store® and Google Play™.

For more information, please visit http://marvelfuturefight.netmarble.com.

StarRupture – Environment Showcase Trailer

2024/07/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

StarRupture, the second title from Polish studio, Creepy Jar, may take place on a faraway planet, but the inspiration for its landscapes and harsh conditions comes from a much more familiar place! In this behind-the-scenes deep dive, Creepy Jar guides viewers through the real-world locations that are helping their team bring StarRupture to life. In a world where life needs to adapt to a constant cycle of death and rebirth, the Creepy Jar team went to one of the harshest environments on our planet—Iceland—to get a closer look at its near-prehistoric landscape to help them understand how to bring the same harsh environments to life in-game. Being built in Unreal Engine 5, StarRupture is an ambitious cross between base building, exploration, combat, and resource management on an alien planet torn by a catastrophic cycle of destruction caused by its life-giving star.

StarRupture sets itself in the story of man versus nature taking place in an otherworldly and breathtaking sci-fi environment where elemental cataclysms of extreme temperatures loom as a constant danger. The player takes up the mantle of a convict exiled from the Earth to serve their sentence by mining and expanding industrial production alongside researching new technology on a seemingly hospitable new planet rife with mystery and danger. Tasked with surviving the deadly waves of elements—not to mention facing down against hostile enemy monsters in tense combat—each cycle spells destruction yet ushers in a new era of growth and rebuilding. Played from a first-person perspective—adventuring solo or as part of an up-to-4-player group in co-op mode—players will be able to explore, adapt, mine, gather resources, and build complex machinery to survive and prosper.

Though by definition it is a base-building simulator, StarRupture is much more. The game will invite players to push beyond, to stay resilient and sharp against every assault, building and forming prior to the cycling eviscerating conditions on an otherwise beautiful planet. For fans of builders, management, sci-fi action, and combat StarRupture will challenge all comers to utilize the technology at their fingertips and weather both the extremities and fierce enemies in order to survive and create a prosperous industrial complex.

Toplitz Productions Unveils Gamescom 2024 Lineup

2024/07/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

The German-Austrian publisher Toplitz Productions proudly announces its participation at this year’s gamescom in Cologne.

When the doors open to the biggest global gaming event on August 21, 2024, Toplitz welcomes media, streamers and influencers to their booth in the business area, located in Hall 4.1 – D38 – C29 to show them the most diversified portfolio the publisher brought to gamescom yet.

From the all-out action of Unawake to the return of a true icon with management behemoth Industry Giant 4.0, Toplitz Productions has a varied lineup of unmissable games ready for you.

The moon has shattered and thrown the Earth into an ice-cold apocalypse. Try to survive against all odds in the frozen open world of Permafrost from Spacerocket Games, where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Help the opposing factions or try to fight off all the dangers of an unforgiving environment alone with your trusted dog, while you explore, scavenge and try to build a better future.

In terms of management games they don’t come much bigger than the Industry Giant franchise. Not daunted by the huge name, with Industry Giant 4.0 the development team Don VS Dodo is not only re-envisioning the classic series for a new audience. Vastly expanding on the legacy gameplay and putting their own unique spin on it, this is the next generation of management games.

Farmer’s Dynasty 2 from Umeo Studios builds on the foundation of its successful predecessor and delivers an open world farming simulation like no other. With two timelines set in the past and present, aspiring agronomists can experience both traditional as well as modern farming methods as they build, renovate and expand their properties.

A small team of two developers, big visions and even bigger talent: The bone-crunching hack&slash Unawake from RealityArts defies all odds and delivers a visual tour de force that has to be seen to be believed. Explore the dark fantasy that pits you in a relentless battle between demons and angels. Fight with various weapons against a neverending onslaught of enemies, develop your character and equip the best loot to gain the upper hand. Next to the most recent PC build, we are able to show the version for Xbox Series X|S for the very first time as an exclusive for all attendees.

Become one with the night, feast on blood and build a lasting legacy with Vampire Dynasty, the latest entry in the renowned franchise, developed by Mehuman Games. Experience what it means to be a vampire caught between destiny and the everlasting thirst for blood. Fight for your place in the society of fictitious Sangavia, expand your vampire family and build a castle as your center of eternal power.

Since its early access start, developer Superkami constantly improved Sengoku Dynasty with a stream of meaningful updates. At gamescom we can offer you a fresh look at the exciting mixture of survival game and city builder set in an open-world feudal Japan. Be the first to get a sneak peek at the new content that is coming to the game over the next few weeks and months.

Grit and Valor – 1949 Steam Demo Trailer

2024/07/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Megabit, the new publishing arm launched by Aonic to support the company’s 1st and 3rd party video game studios, today announced the first demo for Grit and Valor – 1949, is available now on Steam.

In this dieselpunk real-time tactics roguelite from developer Milky Tea, players lead their brave squad of resistance mech pilots against the Evil Axis forces and turn the tide of World War II in this alternate history dieselpunk setting. Grit and Valor – 1949 coming to PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch in 2025.

The demo provides an early look at content from the game, with the first of four regions available to play.

MONDO and Funko Fusion SDCC 24 Panel Line-Up Announced

2024/07/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, SDCC

Mondo and Funko Fusion have unveiled their panel lineup for the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con! Check out their full schedule below:

MONDO

Thursday 7/25

  • 4:30 – 5:30 pm

    •  Behind The Scenes – Mondo panel in Room 6DE with Peter Santa Maria, a.k.a. AttackPeter (Mondo Senior Creative Director), Hector Arce (Mondo Senior, Director, Creative and Product Development), and Bob Fulkerson (Mondo Senior Director of Merchandising, Sales and Operations) join moderator Nick Scarpino to showcase Mondo’s Comic-Con exclusives and reveal upcoming artist-first offerings. As a special treat, the panelists will be joined by a surprise guest panelist, who is also one of the industry’s most prolific comic book artists.

Friday 7/26

  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm

    • Meet and Greet in Funkoville (Booth #5341) with Peter Santa Maria, a.k.a. AttackPeter (Mondo Senior Creative Director) and Hector Arce (Mondo Senior, Director, Creative and Product Development)

  • 4:00 – 5:00 pm

    • Signing in Funkoville (Booth #5341) with Bear McCreary

Saturday 7/27

  • 11:00 -12:00 pm

    • Signing in Funkoville (Booth #5341) with John Wayshak

FUNKO FUSION

Friday 7/26

  • 10:15-11:15 am

    • Funko Fusion: A Festival of Fandom Panel in Room 6BCF moderated by Coy Jandreau of Reel Rejects, the panel will feature a stacked list of talented creators and producers, including 10:10 Games Head of Publishing Arthur Parsons, Creative Director Jon Burton, Funko’s Vice President of Licensing & Business Development Jason Bischoff, Monkeypaw Productions’ Creative Director Ian Cooper, and voice actor artist, Kellen Goff. Attendees can anticipate a plethora of surprises, giveaways, and special guest appearances.

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable Official Early Access Launch Trailer

2024/07/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable, the first-person action-adventure VR platformer based on the highly-acclaimed manga circulated around the world to more than 140 million fans, topples Titans on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro via Meta Quest Store Early Access today. Early Access features the first two chapters, each offering 2-3 harrowing hours of action.

Titans have breached the outer wall, and the Scout Regiment serves as humanity’s final bastion. Swing into combat with Omni-Directional Mobility (ODM) Gear, soaring over buildings through the different districts. Storm the battlefield with regiment soldiers and defend civilians from the Titan invasion.

Choose from several distinct blade variants and fling forward into aerial combat. Race against the clock, dodging incoming threats while securing supply drops and defending command posts. Stack points to earn more stars, unlocking new weapons with unique abilities.

Traverse the world of Attack on Titan and its horrors through the eyes of a Scout Regiment recruit. Fly across the tops of buildings, deftly weaving through the onslaught of Titans accurately scaled for a terrifyingly authentic experience. Help save the human race alongside fan-favorite characters reprised by the original cast of English and Japanese voice actors.

“Launching the first part of Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable to anime and manga fans from around the world is a huge honor,” said Keigo Fujikawa, CEO of UNIVRS. “Production will move forward as we continue collecting and implementing feedback from the community to create a more polished gameplay experience.”

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable is now available on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Provia Meta Quest Store Early Access for $4.99 USD. It supports Japanese and English voice acting alongside subtitles for both languages. To learn more, follow Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable’s official website and X, as well as UNIVRS’s official website, YouTube, and X. The UNIVRS team values your input and asks fans to join the official Discord, providing feedback and helping to perfect the ultimate Titan slaying experience.

Railroads Online to get Full Launch this Fall

2024/07/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

astragon Entertainment and developer Stefan Kelnberger are pleased to announce that Railroads Online will leave Steam Early Access later this year. Simultaneously, the sandbox railway simulation will be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The announcement trailer showcases what PC and console players can expect:

Numerous improvements and new content
Since the launch of Railroads Online, new features and content have been added to the game through regular, free updates. These include new locomotives and wagons, buildings, production chains and goods, fuels, and two more lovingly designed maps where players can build their own railway networks.

Based on the feedback from the community, many technical improvements have been implemented over the last three years including adjusted physics performance or construction controls. Last year, the game switched to the Unreal Engine 5, featuring dynamic weather and a day-night cycle. Until leaving Early Access, the game will receive more updates – including a completely revised UI.

Console release and first DLC announced
In addition to the full release on Steam, Railroads Online will be available in stores for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. With a fully optimized controller support on both new platforms, even more players will soon have the opportunity to build their own rail empire in an open sandbox world, either alone or with other players.

As a thank you and appreciation for the support during the Early Access phase, all Early Access purchasers on Steam will receive the Pioneer Pack free of charge with the full release. This applies retroactively to all current Railroads Online owners.

Railroads Online will be released digitally this autumn for PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at a price of 39.99€ / $39.99 USD (SRP) or a regional equivalent. A retail version will be released for PlayStation®5 later.

Texas Chain Saw 50th Anniversary Food Truck at San Diego Comic-Con

2024/07/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, SDCC

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Dark Sky Films continues a series of year-long fan events by partnering with local BBQ food truck operator UP IN SMOKE BBQ to create an official popup homage to the film’s iconic “WE SLAUGHTER BARBECUE” roadside store at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, the world’s largest pop culture event in the US. The food truck will be located in Comic Con’s Petco Park Interactive Zone, a no-badge-required event area across from the San Diego Convention Center.

Offering a bespoke menu of Texas Chain Saw Massacre victim-inspired offerings, each food purchased will come with a San Diego Comic Con-exclusive collectible button. (limited quantities available)

EVENT DETAILS:

THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOOD TRUCK 

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, enjoy barbecue offerings inspired by the horror classic and feast on freshly slaughtered menu items presented by Leatherface himself. Each food order comes with a collectible Texas Chain Saw Massacre 50th anniversary button (until supplies last).

Dates: Thursday, 7/25 – Sunday, 7/28

Location: Petco Park Interactive Zone (badge-free, across the street from the San Diego Convention Center)

THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FOOD TRUCK

  • “WE SLAUGHTER BARBECUE” MENU
  • PICK YOUR MEATS
  • “KIRK” (brisket)
  • “JERRY” (pork)
  • “PAM” (chicken)
  • “SALLY” (Impossible meatballs / vegetarian)

ENTREE OPTIONS

  • SLAUGHTERHOUSE SAMMIES: Your choice of meat served on a French roll with our homemade coleslaw and served with a side of house seasoned potato chips
  • SLAUGHTERHOUSE SLIDERS: Your choice of meat served on one or two slider rolls with our homemade coleslaw served with a side of house seasoned potato chips
  • SLAUGHTERHOUSE SALAD: Fresh mixed greens topped with one of our meats and our homemade coleslaw served with a side of house seasoned potato chips
  • ALL BEEF “FRANKLIN”: A 1/4 lb all-beef hotdog served a side of house seasoned potato chips
  • LEATHERFACE’S STACK ‘O’ MEAT: Our house seasoned potato chips topped with ALL THREE of our meats, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, black beans and drizzled with our homemade ranch dressing

ALSO SERVING

  •  GRANDPA’S SMOKED CHIPS
  •  THE COOK’S SECRET BAKED BEANS
  •  HITCHHIKER ICE COLD DRINKS (Sodas/water)

The 50th Anniversary festivities kicked off with an audience-capturing social activation at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, where fans watched the live creation of an ice sculpture unveiling the new 50th anniversary TCM logo with a chainsaw wielding Leatherface. Fans were then treated to one of the largest Chain Saw reunions ever with twelves guests appearing at this year’s Texas Frightmare Weekend this past May.

Throughout the summer and fall, fans of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE will continue to be treated with special appearances and fan panels at various events acrossst the country.

In August, the restored film will premiere at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, where it is a part of the revered institution’s permanent collection. This weeklong presentation opens on August 8, when members of the film’s creative team, including screenwriter Kim Henkel, cinematographer Daniel Pearl, actress Teri McMinn, and production manager Ron Bozman, will join curator Ron Magliozzi and Caryn Coleman, founder of The Future of Film Is Female, to discuss The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s production and legacy.

For continuous updates and official news about the year-long celebration, follow the official Texas Chain Saw social media accounts @thetexaschainsawmassacre and follow us at @darkskyfilms.

Vampire Therapist Official Launch Trailer

2024/07/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

What do the undead have to worry about? How do they deal with the challenges of immortality? And what would a 3,000-year-old vampire do if not live atop a gothic nightclub in Europe? Well, these questions and many more are about to be answered in Vampire Therapist!

Created by and starring Cyrus Nemati (Dionysus in Hades), he is joined by voice actors Matt Mercer (Critical Role), Sarah Grayson (Hades 2), Francesca Meaux (Hades) and newcomer Kylie Clark, to bring these eccentric vampires to life.

Launching today on Steam and GoG, players will step into the boots of Sam, a cowboy from the Old West who is looking to change his murderous ways and connect with what’s left of his soul. Looking for answers in his immortality, Sam travels to Europe and is taken under the (bat)wing of reformed assassin, warrior and undead heartthrob Andromachos.

Together, they help blood-sucking immortals realise that just because they’re dead, it doesn’t mean they can’t live. All of the techniques discussed and used in Vampire Therapist have been created in consultation with licensed therapists to give the game an authentic message.

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Inspired by the likes of What We Do in the Shadows and Horrible Histories, Vampire Therapist merges this comedic style with deep, introspective subject matters and heartfelt characters and real-life historical personalities.

Lovingly crafted by solo developer Cyrus Nemati, Vampire Therapist promises to take players on a unique journey through the psychology of vampirism that will leave them changed forever!

F1 Manager 24 Official Launch Trailer

2024/07/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today invites players to create their own team and take total control of the big decisions as their career unfolds in F1® Manager 2024, which launches digitally today across PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £29.99/$34.99/€34.99.

Fans can enhance their experience with F1® Manager 2024: Deluxe Edition, which expands their creative options with five additional classically inspired Create A Team livery patterns, whilst an additional five fictional Race Replay scenarios offer unique single-race challenges, all for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$44.99/€44.99.

F1® Manager 2024 turns F1® fantasy into reality with the new Create A Team mode, where players can experiment with detailed logo and livery creation tools, choosing their challenge level using editable Team Origins to live out their own story and set the starting parameters of their career. Taking their team to the top will require careful management of both talent and resources, from negotiating sponsorships to maintaining their driver and staff mentality, ensuring every aspect of their constructor is ready for race day.

With enhanced AI decision-making ensuring each team is always in the hunt for success, leaving a lasting legacy on Formula 1® requires effective decision making over multiple seasons. Players can cement their position by building a successful stable of up and coming affiliated drivers, or shake up the system by departing their team to take on their legacy with one of the established 10 constructors. The future of the sport is theirs to decide, with the option to simulate races bridging the gap between vital upgrade packages, or bringing tomorrow’s talents to the fore to see who will reign over the next chapter of F1®.

Race weekends place simulation and strategy at the fore, as players react to every moment of tension; from a sudden downpour of rain and a late safety car, to the managed risk of new mechanical failures. Team Principals are required to weigh the cost of every decision and instruct their drivers to deliver the best possible results. Using the new Heli-cam to strategise from the skies or immersing themselves in the action with broadcast style cameras and an impressive 70,000 lines of real team radio, F1® Manager 2024 brings the sport to life like never before.