Can you feel the love in the air? ‘Love Ascended’ is sweeping ARK survivors off their feet with an array of enchanting new treats and delights! This new in-game event celebrating Valentine’s Day, kicks off today in ARK: Survival Ascended and will continue to spread joy and affection until Tuesday, February 20, 2024, on Official Servers.
Every year new holiday items are lovingly added and this year is no exception! Love Bugs have invaded the ARK island, with new event items including a Valentine’s Fishing Rod and Love Bug Hearts, and a host of new event skins including Heart Spring Hat, Cuddle Rex Sweater and Love-Bed.
Today saw the first two Premium Mods launched in the ARK: Survival Ascended mod store for PC: ‘Svartalfheim’ and ‘Gaia Potions Plus’. These Premium Mods bring high-quality content built by full-time player-creators supported by the community, and today marks the first two examples on PC, to follow on console in the weeks ahead. To date more than 100 million mods have been downloaded by Survivors in ARK: Survival Ascended on both consoles and PC, made by over 600 creators. To view all the nearly 1,500 mods available visit the official home of ARK: Survival Ascended mods on the CurseForge page.
Today, we invite you to dive into the Outcast – A New Beginning demo, available on both PC and consoles. Experience firsthand the thrill of soaring through Adelpha’s skies with your jetpack or confronting giant mechs on the ground. Witness the power of Cutter Slade’s customizable weapons, as you find the best way to dismantle the invading robot forces with style.
Get a taste of the action now and decide for yourself if you’re ready to join the resistance when Outcast – A New Beginning launches on March 15th, 2024.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor, the survivor-like spin-off game developed by Funday Games and published by Ghost Ship Publishing is now available on Steam Early Access. Management needs miners to slap the dice, chug a beer and dive deep into Hoxxes IV to find their true love this Valentine’s Day – material wealth, that is.
Set in the wider world of Deep Rock Galactic, Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor sees players take on solo deep dives in search of riches and powerful upgrades as they take on hordes of lethal aliens, equipped with the most lethal arsenal R&D could cook up. It’s one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes as you:
Fall for one of the four iconic classes including Scout, Engineer, Driller and Gunner, each equipped with unique attributes and personal mods to help miners dig deep, and dig hard.
Have romantic picnics in three bustling biomes, each with their own lethal fauna and flora posing a unique challenge as players utilise terrain destruction to make strategic decisions and dig escape routes.
Say ‘I Love You to Pieces’ and annihilate hordes of aliens with more than 40 iconic weapons from the arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic, from winged Macteras to armoured Dreadnoughts and swarms of Glyphids all
Funday Games has also released a living roadmap for the Early Access phase that details upcoming updates and additions to gameplay, including but not limited to a new biome, overclocks and artifacts to enhance combat and new mission types, stage events and modes. You can view the roadmap here:
Wargaming announces the licensing of Dune from Legendary Entertainment, unveiling in-game adventures across World of Tanks, World of Tanks Blitz and World of Tanks Modern Armor.
From February 15th to April 1st, as the sands shift, players can expect a range of in-game events tailored for each platform, featuring diverse mechanics and exclusive rewards that add a touch of ‘Dune’ magic to their playtime.
World of Tanks PC Dune: Part Two – Destiny Arrives Battle Pass will run from February 15th to February 25th. This chapter develops a captivating narrative through the mystical desert world, showcasing iconic characters like the warrior-poet Gurney Halleck, the “Beast” Rabban and Lady Jessica. Players can recruit heroes and villains from the film as crew members and receive precious items such as distinctive 2D styles, decals, and inscriptions – some featuring soon-to-be iconic lines from the upcoming film, Dune: Part Two. Moreover, a true dune rider awaits the players – a Tier VIII Mittlerer KPZ.PR.68 Premium tank coated in a permanent 3D style with special visual effects.
More information about a special Dune: Part Two – Destiny Arrives Battle Pass can be found here: https://worldoftanks.com/en/battle-pass-special-dune-part-two/
World of Tanks Blitz is hosting a planetary-scale event, based on the Dune: Part Two film universe. From February 23rd to March 7th, players can obtain items such as Crysknife and Maker hooks, collect Gurney Halleck’s profile background and avatar, and embark on the “Beast” Rabban and the Fremen quests. The main reward for the players is the formidable Groundtank, inspired by the Sardaukar forces. Additionally, a spectacular Harvester skin for a Maus tank will be available in special bundles.
World of Tanks Modern Armor enters the fray with its own unique offerings. Players will join a time-limited community event divided into three stages, each featuring a set of unique tasks and engaging content with exclusive Dune: Part Two-themed rewards. Upon completion of these stages, iconic characters like Gurney Halleck, the powerful Sardaukar Warrior, and the menacing “Beast” Rabban can be obtained as Commanders. Moreover, a special 3D commander, “Beast” Rabban, will be available exclusively for console players. The event is scheduled to commence on March 5th.
All these in-game events perfectly set the stage for the highly anticipated theatrical release of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ Dune: Part Two.
After a successful debut in last week’s Steam Next Fest, Mutant Realm Entertainment is launching their first title into Early Access on Steam. Lightphobe is an asymmetrical cooperative multiplayer that blends first person shooting, and tactical third person action gameplay in competitive deathmatches. Choose your side, grab some friends and enjoy both online and offline battles against an onslaught of well armed opposition!
Knott’s Berry Farm, California’s original theme park, plans to hire 2,000 associates throughout the remainder of 2024. The park’s hiring event is part of a plan by parent company Cedar Fair Entertainment to hire approximately 35,000 seasonal associates across its network of parks in 2024. Cedar Fair anticipates filling the majority of those roles during hiring events to be held across all parks in the U.S. and Canada from Feb. 17-24.
To learn more about the event and available positions at Knott’s Berry Farm, please visit https://jobs.cedarfair.com/knotts-berry-farm. These positions include roles in the following departments:
Ride Operations
Park Services
Lifeguards and Aquatics
Knott’s Hotel
Hourly pay ranges from $16.00 – $19.00 (for those who are 16 years of age or older) based on experience, prior service, and position. Knott’s Berry Farm offers competitive wages and benefits, and many perks for its associates, including discounts, reward and recognition programs, exclusive events, free meals, and free admission to any Cedar Fair Park.
Interested candidates will have the ability to apply, interview and get hired the same day. You can apply online now or any day during hiring week or you can join us in-person on Feb. 17 or any day between Feb. 20-24. For more information, please visit https://jobs.cedarfair.com/knotts-berry-farm.
It’s an exciting time to join Knott’s Berry Farm with a jam-packed full lineup of Seasons of Fun plus all-new fun with the fully reimagined Camp Snoopy and the completed renovation of the Knott’s Hotel. Debuting this summer, Camp Snoopy will offer more to explore. Campers of all ages will be able to become full-fledged Beagle Scouts as they explore new rides, including a family coaster, along with new character experiences, entertainment, a dining hall, a camp store, plus more guest amenities. And next door to the park, every aspect of the Knott’s Hotel — from the front desk and lobby to the guest rooms and hotel restaurant – has been transformed to unveil a sophisticated farmhouse style that pays homage to founders Walter and Cordelia Knott.
Today Demiplane, the digital home for your favorite roleplaying games, announced the release date for Alien RPG NEXUS, the official digital companion for Free League’s award-winning Alien: The Roleplaying Game. Alien RPG NEXUS, set to launch on February 27, gives you and your players tools to experience the tension and dread of dark journeys across deep space like never before.
Experience a universe of body horror and corporate power struggles, where synthetic people play god while space marines serve as hosts to ghoulish creatures. Through Alien RPG NEXUS, Demiplane brings the harsh and unforgiving universe of the Alien franchise to life in an easily accessible way. Whether it’s your first expedition to the Frontier or you’re a veteran who has seen the unimaginable horrors of space, this official digital companion empowers your play.
Whether getting ready for a new game session or checking rules on the fly during an encounter with a Xenomorph Queen, Demiplane’s digital tools mean less time spent searching for information and more time exploring the cosmos.
“We are beyond excited to be partnering with Free League and add this amazing horror title to our game library and offerings,” stated Peter Romenesko, Demiplane’s CEO. “With Alien RPG NEXUS, we’re bringing our new and easy-to-use character builder system to the game, incorporating custom dice roller mechanics, and opening up the starship system in a way that allows more people to learn and play the game.”
As the digital companion for Alien: The Roleplaying Game, Demiplane’s dedicated Nexus featureseverything you need to start a thrilling and terrifying game session, including:
The core rules to play and create your own space adventure
A state of the art character creation system and interactive character sheet
A digital game compendium that contains all of the Careers, Alien Species, Spacecrafts, and more to make playing and running the game easier than ever
Immersive, in-world artifacts to incorporate into your session
Digital dice mechanics
And so much more!
When game systems, gear, and acid-drenched xenomorph crit tables are only a tap or click away, players stay immersed in the suspense of the game even when a question about the rules arises. With Demiplane’s Alien RPG NEXUS, players are able to learn the game quickly through exploration and play, speed up game prep, and keep the tension high with fast, straightforward content and rules lookup.
For more information and updates, please visit demiplane.com
Undisputed – the premier boxing title – is giving players their opportunity to rise to superstardom with today’s launch of its Career Mode.
Career Mode will let players create their own character and choose their path to glory, facing off against some of the greatest figures in boxing history, such as Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Katie Taylor, Sugar Ray Robinson, and many more legends of the ring.
Developed by Steel City Interactive (SCI) and published by PLAION, Undisputed will be the most authentic boxing game to date and the first major boxing title released in over a decade.
Key features of Early Access Career Mode:
Create your own boxer – male or female – and customize them, from their hairstyle to their weight class and fighting style.
Build your team and your future. Surround your boxer with the best manager, cutman, and coach to help progress and develop skills, earn money, fame, affinity, and experience as you rise up the ranks.
Negotiate your path to success. Choose the opponents you want to fight and which to avoid. Negotiate fight contracts to earn the highest payout.
In-ring action with an innovative, dynamic coach advice system
Fine-tune your skills in Training Camps, where your training choices (vitality, movement speed, health, defense, and more) will determine your strategy for the next opponent.
Choose your path to glory. Make your own goals and define your own success story. Will you win all the belts, including WBO, WBC, IBF and SCI or seek fame and fortune above all else?
Undisputed offers the most visceral, interactive, and authentic boxing experience to date. Featuring over 60 different punches, defensive tools, and revolutionary footwork mechanics, feel your presence in the ring like never before. Take on a roster of over 50 licensed boxers – including legendary names like Joe Frazier and Sugar Ray Robinson – in over 14 different fight venues. Adapt to multiple AI fighting styles and difficulty settings and watch as fights wear down your opponents with realistic damage and facial deformation, all while expert commentary is delivered by Todd Grisham and Johnny Nelson.
A new threat rises in Demon Scourge, the upcoming expansion for the ever-changing turn-based strategy game SpellForce: Conquest of Eo and is out today! Trolls pour down the mountains, driven from their ancestral homes and demon lords have set up their domains in plain sight, extracting the very essence of the land for their nefarious purposes. Will these new powers be an ally or an enemy to you?
Demon Scourge, the upcoming expansion, will introduce a new mage class, the Demonologist, to SpellForce: Conquest of Eo. The Demonologist comes with a unique set of spells and its very own playstyle.
The DLC Demon Scourge is available now at an SRP of $ 12.99 / € 12.99 / £ 9.99. In the first week following the DLC’s launch, players can benefit form a 10% launch discount. The base game SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is required to play the DLC and available at an SRP of $ 29.99 / € 29.99 / £ 24.99 for PC, PS5, XSX.
Flight sim fans should suit-up and get ready for action as best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced the Turtle Beach® VelocityOne™ Flightdeck is now available. VelocityOne Flightdeck is Turtle Beach’s premium combat HOTAS (Hands-On Throttle And Stick) flight simulation control system. It is designed to provide full-control mastery in today’s sophisticated flight and space combat games on Windows 10 & 11 PCs. VelocityOne Flightdeck is available now from www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers for $399.99 MSRP.
“Whether you’re flying in the skies or stratosphere, VelocityOne Flightdeck delivers an unmatched contemporary flight simulation experience,” said Cris Keirn, Interim CEO & SVP of Global Sales, Turtle Beach Corporation. “We’re excited to continue expanding our best-selling and award-winning lineup with the new VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS.”
Expertly designed by the same team behind Turtle Beach’s best-in-class VelocityOne Flight, VelocityOne Rudder, and VelocityOne Flightstick, the all-new VelocityOne Flightdeck controls mirror those of today’s state-of-the-art fighter jets and advanced spacecraft. VelocityOne Flightdeck provides a peerless HOTAS experience with its comprehensive controls. Fifteen axes and 139 programmable functions allow pilots to customize the controls to their liking while keeping them immersed in the action during gameplay. The world’s first Flight Touch Display and an OLED Heads-Up Display deliver unprecedented levels of performance optimization and customization. Additionally, VelocityOne Flightdeck’s Flight Hangar app for Windows PC and iOS/Android devices provides even more in-depth customization, including control of RGB lighting zones and additional touchscreens for pilots to expand their setup.
For full details and to order Turtle Beach’s all-new VelocityOne Flightdeck premium simulation HOTAS, visit www.turtlebeach.com/pages/velocity-one-flight-deck. For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.
