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Star Wars: Tales of the Empire Official Trailer

2024/04/08

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

Today, Disney+ released the trailer, key art and trailer stills for Lucasfilm’s upcoming, original animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.” The new series, which is the second installment of the “Tales” series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.”

“Tales of the Empire” launches exclusively on Disney+ on Star Wars Day, May 4, with all six episodes.

“Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.

The talented voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor) and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).

Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He is also an executive producer along with Athena Yvette Portillo and Carrie Beck. Josh Rimes serves as co-executive producer and Alex Spotswood is the senior producer.

Decadent Announcement Teaser

2024/04/08

Jerry Paxton

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

Decadent, a brand new story-driven first person shooter from Fulqrum Publishing and Incantation Games, sees players step into the shoes of an arctic explorer and World War 1 veteran turned decadent occultist embarking on a terrifying journey into the unknown. With atmospheric exploration, horror, and visceral combat, players will test the limits of their sanity as they face ever-shifting horrors on the search for their estranged son.

BlackMilk Clothing to Release DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Collection

2024/04/08

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Under license by leading toy and game company Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division, customers will be able to dress for an adventure in iconic DUNGEONS & DRAGONS motifs, such as the famous dragon ampersand, dungeon maps and, of course, dice. Those who like to dabble in danger will love designs featuring displacer beasts, red dragons, mimics, mind flayer parasites and more – including an exclusive-to-BlackMilk print featuring 40 different monsters in a D20 pattern. The ever-important role of the Dungeon Master is recognised in a stand-out design on an embroidered, oversized bomber jacket, while those who are looking for a more subtle way to show their love for the game will enjoy prints inspired by the Harpers and a specially created flocked fabric featuring D&D iconography.

Since its inception 50 years ago, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS has cemented its legacy as a leader of imaginative play. With DUNGEONS & DRAGONS being one of the most highly requested collaborations by BlackMilk’s customer community, the limited-edition collection is expected to be a critical success!

The DUNGEONS & DRAGONS collection will be available for purchase 7am (AEST) April 9 exclusively at https://blackmilkclothing.com.

Through their unique products and a commitment to customer relationships, BlackMilk has built their reputation as a leading fashion brand with a significant customer following.

Buckshot Roulette Launch Trailer

2024/04/08

Jerry Paxton

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

CRITICAL REFLEX and developer Mike Klubnika are excited to announce that Buckshot Roulette is now available on Steam for $2.99|£2.49|€2.99. The viral “Russian Roulette with shotguns” comes to Steam with new features including gamepad support, Steam achievements, additional languages, the original soundtrack and new items for the endless “Double or Nothing” mode.

Key Features

Shotgun Showdown: Experience the thrill of Russian roulette reimagined with the raw power of a 12-gauge shotgun. Challenge your opponent across three intense rounds and claim your victory or face the ultimate consequence.
Meet Your Match: Go head-to-head with The Dealer, playing the odds same as you. No tricks. Can you beat him at his own game?
Underground Vibes: Step into a shadowy underground nightclub, where the ambiance is charged with the vibrations of drum machines against cold metal railings.
Risk It All: Test your nerves in Double or Nothing mode. How long can you last when the rules are randomized and nothing is guaranteed?
New Items: Discover unique items introduced with the Steam version, a special treat to those already familiar with the game.

Buckshot Roulette’s Steam release today also includes language support for French, Italian, German, Spanish, Estonian, Ukrainian, Russian, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

In the coming months, the team also plans to release Buckshot Roulette on consoles and introduce additional content and features, including the highly anticipated multiplayer game mode.

Universal Pinball: TV Classics Pinball FX Trailer

2024/04/05

Jerry Paxton

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

All-new digital pinball tables inspired by nostalgic hit NBCUniversal TV shows are coming directly to the tips of your flipper fingers with Universal Pinball: TV Classics. Zen Studios, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced three new tables inspired by iconic series, including Knight Rider, Xena: Warrior Princess and Battlestar Galactica, coming on May 16, 2024, to Pinball FX on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Knight Rider Pinball: Sit behind the wheel and use K.I.T.T.’s superior technology to face off against the greatest threats on the road like K.A.R.R. Punch the Turbo Boost, activate Super Pursuit Mode, and engage Auto Cruise to let the table play automatically!

Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball: In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. Join Xena, the mighty princess, as she fights epic villains Callisto, Ares, and Caesar with the help of her friends Gabrielle and Joxer.

Battlestar Galactica Pinball: Take control of the Battlestar Galactica and keep humanity one step ahead of the Cylon threat. Keep them at bay by fighting space battles and resisting subterfuge. You must keep everyone alive and reach the final goal: Earth. So say we all.

Universal Pinball: TV Classics joins over a hundred unique pinball tables in Pinball FX, including others inspired by timeless NBCUniversal franchises and properties, like Jurassic World, Back to The Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and JAWS.

“Many of us grew up watching these legendary series through the past decades. Our team, avid fans of these NBCUniversal TV classics, gleefully jumped into creating these experiences,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Bringing these popular characters and stories into Pinball FX and collaborating with Universal Products & Experiences again is a dream come true.”

Universal Pinball: TV Classics will be available on May 16 for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

For more information and updates, visit zenstudios.com.

Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors Official Release Trailer

2024/04/05

Jerry Paxton

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

Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors celebrates the official 1.0 launch with a host of highly requested features from the community, as well as UI improvements, overall gameplay balancing, and Steam Deck compatibility. Players may now brave the depths of Gallowspire with a friend in both local co-op and Steam Remote Play. Escape incoming damage in a blink of an eye with the all-new dash mechanic, and gain run-deciding buffs with a strategic sip from the potion belt. With the addition of dedicated chapters, faster character progression, hyper mode, and new Pathfinder collectible cards with official artworks that provide permanent upgrades, every attempt towards sealing away the disgraced lich-emperor brings great reward.

Within the depths of Gallowspire lies the disgraced mythic lich Tar-Baphon, one of Pathfinder’s most ancient and powerful villains. While sealed away beneath his ancient seat of power, he has been deftly plotting his grand return. As the magic that contains him begins to fail, three fearless heroes will rise to the occasion, tasked with venturing into Gallowspire’s depths to defeat Tar-Baphon and repair the wards that seal him away.
Step into the role as one of three daring heroes and battle through the horrors of Gallowspire. The Fighter, Wizard, or Rogue all come with their own strengths and talents that will aid them in their efforts against Tar-Baphon. Choose an ally to fight alongside you as you slay hordes of Tar-Baphon’s undead minions, collect and upgrade your arsenal of spells and weapons, and extinguish Gallowspire’s callous bosses. There will be many failures throughout your journey, but aided by an ancient medallion, the heroes can escape death and grow stronger with each attempt.

The Whispering Tyrant beckons. Will you answer his call? Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors launches today on Steam for $6.99 with a 40% launch discount. Those eager to delve deeper into the world of Pathfinder can do so by purchasing the Pathfinder Collection bundle on Steam. The bundle includes Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – Enhanced Edition, Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Enhanced Plus Edition, and Pathfinder Adventures all for an additional 10% off. Keep up to date with all the information by joining the offici

Guild Wars: Secret of the Obscure Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Order Now

2024/04/05

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, News, Windows PC News

Today ArenaNet, developer of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars 2, announced the upcoming vinyl edition soundtrack for the game’s latest expansion, Secrets of the Obscure. This double LP set will be created by Materia Music and released in Q2 of 2024 for $39.99 and can be pre-ordered here.

The soundtrack will feature 24 tracks composed by Maclaine Diemer, Bryan Atkinson, and others. The track selections will reflect the otherworldly nature of Secrets of the Obscure’s cross-dimensional locations and antagonists; from the Wizard’s Tower to Nayos, the Realm of Dreams, this new lineup of songs is punctuated by dark, heavy music, with pounding drums, distorted textures, and snarling vocals, all swirling together in chaotic dissonance.

Additionally, ArenaNet will be partnering with Materia Music to make the majority of the Guild Wars 2 soundtrack available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Amazon, and YouTube.

Materia Music is the world’s leading independent record label and music distributor, publisher, and rights administrator of video game music. For nearly a decade, Materia has propelled the creation and licensing of hundreds of album releases on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

“Continuing our long tradition of putting the Guild Wars 2 soundtrack on vinyl and finally releasing most of the rest of the game’s music on digital streaming platforms means fans of the game can continue to build their record library with these stunning record productions and listen to their favorite tracks wherever they want,” said Guild Wars 2 lead composer Maclaine Diemer.

“We are proud to partner with ArenaNet to elevate the musical legacy of Guild Wars 2 and spotlight the composers of such memorable themes. Bringing the music of Tyria to vinyl is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to share what else we have in store.” – Sebastian Wolff, Founder and CEO, Materia Music.

For more information about Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, please visit the official web site. For more information about Materia Music, visit their homepage.

New Arc Line Story Trailer

2024/04/05

Jerry Paxton

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

Fulqrum Publishing and Dreamate Games have today released a new, heart-wrenching story trailer for single-player, story-rich RPG, New Arc Line, coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in 2024.

Set in a world teetering on the precipice of change, New Arc Line invites players to explore the opulent yet troubled realm where magic and technology collide. This new trailer offers a glimpse of the stunning world Dreamate Games has crafted where towering clockwork contraptions stand alongside fantastical creatures, and the opulent cityscape of the New World contrasts with the grimy underbelly where the less fortunate struggle to survive and are often taken advantage of in the most gruesome ways.

In New Arc Line, the New World awaits, the last beacon of hope for a potential cure for the player’s fatal family illness. But is it a haven or a mirage? Beneath the gilded surface, tensions simmer. Arcane magic clashes with steampunk ingenuity, the wealthy exploit the impoverished, and prejudice festers between humans and monstrous beings. As a stranger in this volatile land, players are thrust into the heart of the conflict. Their choices will not only shape their own fate, but also the future of this fractured world.

Will the player side with the established powers, or champion the downtrodden? Will they embrace the arcane arts, or harness the power of technology? In this vast RPG every choice carries weight, leading to a multitude of branching storylines and impactful consequences.

Kill It With Fire 2 First Devlog Video

2024/04/04

Jerry Paxton

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

Kill It With Fire 2, the sci-fi inspired sequel to the first-person spider-hunter from developer Casey Donnellan Games and publisher tinyBuild, takes extermination to outer space on Steam Early Access for PC on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. To quench the killing thirst, Casey Donnellan premieres the first developer diary in a new series featuring an inside look at what’s to come.

Learn how the first title’s massive success led to the sequel’s creative choices. Delve into the inspirations that influenced the broadening of the in-game world to go interdimensional, embrace multiplayer, and more, with a first look into the highly-anticipated sequel development process and the philosophy behind its creation.

Exterminate the lil’ creeps across the multiverse. Squash new species across the spacetime continuum and in otherworldly locations like the Spider City and Haunted Mansion, each with its own set of challenges, weaponry, and discoveries.

Find new ways to slay with fresh gameplay mechanics, like potion brewing in the Artois Manor. Search every nook and cranny to locate missing ingredients and concoct special brews to enhance extermination. Complete objectives, including slaying certain breeds of spiders, to unlock abilities with the all-new weapon upgrade feature.

Casey heard the huge demand for multiplayer: Kill it With Fire 2 encourages friends to slay together with two brand new modes: Spider Hunt and Campaign Co-op. Team up with three friends to tackle the game’s campaign or engage in a toe-to-toe… to-many-other toes battle between Spider and Exterminator. Exterminators must eliminate rival player spiders without completely destroying the map, whereas spider players scramble to survive until time runs out.

Freely explore four levels in the upcoming Early Access with three Spider Hunt Mode levels. Search the game’s hub-world, the Vindicator, for clues as to what’s coming next in future updates.

Kill It With Fire 2 arrives on Steam Early Access for PC on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. It will offer English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Dutch, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support.

To stay up to date with the latest updates, visit Kill It With Fire’s official website and follow @tinyBuild and @KIWF_Game on Twitter.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Reveal Trailer

2024/04/04

Jerry Paxton

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

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Listen up as Publisher Microids and the band of swashbucklers at Savage Level unfurl the sails of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion! Set to make landfall in Q4 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this here be the first glimpse of the adventure that awaits ye!

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion be the debut plunder from Savage Level, a crew of salty dogs who’ve been sailin’ the gaming seas since 2021. They promise a gaming experience fit for a true buccaneer, blendin’ a tale as rich as a chest of gold with gameplay as deep as the ocean itself.

“Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is an occasion for us to develop a game in a universe we have always been passionate about. This game gives us the possibility of informing the general public about what piracy really was, often portrayed in a caricatured and wrong way. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is the culmination of a rethinking process aimed at advancing the clichés of narration in video games. With this title, we are proposing an original way of telling stories through the medium of comic book and take the opportunity to highlight the Franco-Belgian comics that have been making us dream since our childhood.” Declares Aurélien and Maxime Josse, Savage Level founders.

Prepare to weigh anchor alongside Captain Flint, his trusty first mate Billy Bones, and their crew of seasoned sea dogs as they set sail in search of a legendary treasure promisin’ freedom and fortune. With a yarn spun in the traditional style of comic strips, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion invites ye to dive headfirst into a historically accurate pirate adventure spiced up with a dash of fantasy.

But beware, me hearties, for the seas be treacherous! Flint: Treasure of Oblivion be more than just a romp on the high seas – it be a test of yer strategic prowess! With turn-based combat mechanics as tricky as navigatin’ through a storm, this game be turnin’ the tide on the genre. Choose yer crew wisely, for each member brings their own unique skills to the table, and adapt yer strategy to overcome any challenge that crosses yer path. With skill and attribute cards at yer disposal, ye’ll be ready to face any foe and uncover the secrets buried in the distant lands of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.

So hoist the mainsail, me hearties, and let’s set off on the adventure of a lifetime!