Gearbox Publishing and Blackbird Interactive are delaying the global launch of Homeworld 3 until May 13, 2024 from the planned March 8 launch date. Players who purchase the Fleet Command Edition or Collector’s Edition will have the ability to start playing the game early on May 10, 2024.
League of Geeks has announced that Solium Infernum will now be released on February 22nd. The Australian studio will use the extra week to ensure the game is as polished as possible in preparation for the upcoming release of the highly anticipated political grand strategy game.
Over 4,000 players travelled to Hell across more than 400 matches during the Multiplayer Playtest Weekend, providing highly appreciated feedback to the development team.
In Solium Infernum, players assume the role of one of Hell’s eight great Archfiends. They must outwit and outmanoeuvre their rivals to claim the vacant Infernal Throne through the mastery of devious political and military strategy. With a wealth of tactics awaiting their disposal, players have to bluff, backstab, and sow betrayal on their path to victory.
The Unworld awaits… Publisher Kalypso Media and development studio The Dust S.A. have lifted the veil between the light and darkness, to bring the dark fantasy game The Inquisitor to Windows PC (Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99, with the Deluxe Edition containing the Original Soundtrack, Digital Compendium, and The Grandmaster’s Attire for $49.99. PlayStation Plus members will receive a 10% discount when they purchase the game before February 15.
The Inquisitor transports players to the year 1500 A.D. in an alternate historical timeline where Jesus escaped his crucifixion and, instead of forgiveness, brought violent vengeance on all the non-believers. In a world full of unrelenting sinners, a trusted servant of Christ Vengeful, Mordimer Madderin, is sent to uncover the sinister secrets and dark forces plaguing the city of Koenigstein.
In The Inquisitor, players find themselves drawn into a world of deception and conspiracy. Where every gritty twist and turn in the story of Koenigstein, and the story Mordimer himself, unfolds before the player’s eyes. Each player decision will carry consequence and informs the final outcome, offering branching storylines and missions that will test morality and determine the fate of both the sacred and the sinful denizens of Koenigstein.
With a unique skillset, Mordimer will bring retribution upon the malicious forces that have invaded the city, using his sleuthing abilities to interrogate suspects to mete out judgement in this cruel era of justice. But the mysteries of Koenigstein run far deeper than the faithless transgressions that have befallen the surface. Mordimer will need to descend into the mysterious Unworld ruled by the malevolent Murk, to uncover the mysteries hiding within the souls of the heretics.
Seek justice today – The Inquisitor is now available on Windows PC (Microsoft Store, Epic Games Store, and Steam), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for $39.99, with the Deluxe Edition containing the Original Soundtrack, Digital Compendium, and The Grandmaster’s Attire for $49.99. PlayStation Plus members will receive a 10% discount when they purchase the game before February 15. A demo of The Inquisitor is also available on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store for PC and Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
In honor of the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment [SPE] proudly announces the launch of a unique genre-based personality quiz, marking a first of this scale for the studio. This quiz invites fans to dive into the legacy of some of the studio’s most iconic features and series, offering a personalized and unparalleled experience in celebration of this significant milestone.
Created by Sony Pictures Digital Marketing in collaboration with Watson Design Group, the quiz provides a unique and interactive digital fan experience, and signals the next phase of many celebratory initiatives planned for its iconic anniversary. Participants answer entertaining general interest questions, which upon completion, a custom personality type based on genre and a curated list of recommended Sony films and TV series are presented, encouraging the rediscovery of the studio’s expansive catalog of film and TV titles. The results are then shareable with friends and family across social media.
“Envisioning an experience where fans could not just watch but see themselves within our iconic titles, we designed a dynamic personality quiz that takes them on a captivating journey through our extensive library,” explained Rose Phillips, Senior Vice President, Global Digital Marketing and Social, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “This is a chance for fans to relive or rediscover our cherished titles, capturing a piece of our studio’s historic legacy to share on social media, and a fun way for fans to express their TV and movie interests while forging a deeper emotional bond during our fan-led celebration of the studio’s 100th anniversary.”
As part of the commemoration, fans can expect to encounter beloved movie titles and characters, such as GHOSTBUSTERS, TAXI DRIVER, LAWRENCE OF ARABIA, SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE, ANNIE, SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, FUNNY GIRL, MEN IN BLACK, and many more. Characters like Peter Parker [SPIDER-MAN], Walter White [BREAKING BAD], and Jerry Maguire will also play a significant role in the personalized quiz experience.
The quiz ties seamlessly into the yearlong celebration of Columbia Pictures’ centennial, capturing 100 years of iconic titles. It follows the recent TikTok “My Life As A Movie” custom filter, now Sony Pictures’ most-used organic TikTok filter. Additionally, Columbia Pictures has released a celebratory video highlighting some of the best films and TV series.
The quiz launches on February 8, 2024 in the U.S, and released globally with localized versions in an additional 8 international markets. Users can participate in the quiz at www.columbiapictures100.com, join the celebration using #ColumbiaPictures100 and follow along via the below social media channels. Fans can also explore and add their favorite Columbia Pictures titles to their personal collection at www.sonypictures.com.
While the acoustic comforts of a home stereo are typically recommended when listening to vinyl, Outer Wilds requires a different setting. You’ll want to lug your audio rig into the wilderness and plant it amongst nature, where you can truly soak yourself in darkness drenched star-gazing.
Composer Andrew Prahlow’s prolific score is the kind of hopeful, transcendent soundtrack that instantly readjusts your demeanor to a state of awe, reminding you just how vast the universe is. There’s no better way to explore your inner self — proverbially roasting marshmallows alongside banjo strumming — than with this beautiful, poignant masterpiece of an album. Even more secrets await within its grooves, but we’d be remiss in revealing those here and spoiling a delightful surprise.
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Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen and Squadron 42, is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, CIG is shifting the paradigm of game development towards a more inclusive process, offering its global community an unprecedented level of visibility and engagement by granting ongoing access to a product in active development.
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CIG is inviting new and veteran players to play Star Citizen during the first Free Fly event of 2024. From Feb. 8-15, everyone can play for free with access to five diverse ships ranging from the luxury Origin 400i touring ship to MISC’s solo mining vessel, the Prospector. Following December’s Alpha 3.22: Wrecks to Riches update, which features expanded in-game PvP content at Jumptown, new open-world derelict settlements, 20 new and diverse hairstyles, improvements to Arena Commander, and much more, there’s never been a better time to explore the ‘verse! For full updates on this February Free Fly event, visit the official page.
Coinciding with the start of the Free Fly event are two in-game celebrations for citizens; Coramor and the Red Festival, the in-game equivalent of Valentines Day and Lunar New Year. Coramor takes place from Feb. 8-15, celebrating the season of love and commemorating a tragic tale of lovers lost in space. Throughout the event citizens are encouraged to exchange gifts with loved ones, visit their favorite romantic destinations, or send comms into the vastness of space in the hopes of attracting new love. Couples can also join a special ‘Duo Showdown’ mode in the Arena Commander module that’s active throughout the event, achieving relationship goals as they attempt to defeat other pairs of pilots to earn a unique challenge coin. Learn more about the history of the event and this year’s festivities here.
The Red Festival, active from Feb. 8-26, commemorates the Lunar New Year of 2954, the Year of the Dog. As is tradition, red envelopes have been hidden throughout the Stanton system for lucky players to discover and sell to vendors for always-useful aUEC currency. While the Year of the Dog embodies traits like loyalty, kindness, and honesty, a new Arena Commander mode, Kill Collector, will require quick reflexes and killer instincts as well. This fast-paced FPS deathmatch mode will require players to loot lucky red envelopes from defeated enemies, earning their team points and rewarding players with a special challenge coin for their efforts. For a more detailed breakdown of Red Festival activities and rewards, visit its dedicated site.
DreadXP — one of the most recognized horror video game publishers in the industry — recently announced that it has acquired the publishing rights for Heartworm, a retro psychological survival horror game that pays tribute to the low-fidelity look and feel of ‘90s genre classics Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Dino Crisis.
From developer Vincent Adinolfi, Heartworm is a nostalgia-wrapped nightmare about one girl’s battle with grief and the otherworldly manifestations that may hold the key to the afterlife. Players will pass through the threshold into a world born of memories when Heartworm releases on Steam for Windows PC in 2025.
Driven by her obsession with the deaths of those closest to her, Heartworm protagonist Sam spends her days crawling the internet looking for something — an answer or distraction, perhaps to alleviate her pain. Her morbid research takes her deep into the dark web, where she stumbles upon an internet message board that talks about a mysterious house in the mountains that supposedly has a connection to the afterlife. The board states that no one who has visited the house has ever returned. Internet folklore? Conspiracy theory ramblings? Sam, consumed by her grief, seeks out the house in desperation; consequences be damned.
Heartworm is a game about the memories we keep and the ones we wish we could forget. These themes are expressed through its emotionally charged narrative and early console-era game design, featuring cinematic fixed camera angles, low-rez, retro 3D graphics, and optional tank-style controls. Players will be enveloped in its surreal suburban setting, where they’ll face various ghastly enemies with a weaponized camera (with over-the-shoulder aiming) and solve puzzles. Heartworm additionally features in-game and classically-styled pre-rendered cutscenes, multiple unlockable endings, and a beautiful yet haunting soundtrack.
“Words can’t express how excited I am that DreadXP picked up Heartworm,” said developer Vincent Adinolfi. “There was a lot of uncertainty last year for the game — between the unexpected end of our previous publishing agreement and the general air of uncertainty in the industry, I wasn’t sure I would be able to finish this game that I’ve put everything into.”
Heartworm releases for Windows PC on Steam in 2025. Fans can wishlist the game on Steam and download the demo today.
Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition is now available digitally on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via the Microsoft Store and Steam®. The latest iteration of their dark fantasy action RPG comes packed with all of the content from the game’s three additional DLC’s, including new weapons, stages, demons, endgame content, and more!
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition features everything included in the game’s three DLC packs – “Battle of Zhongyuan”, “Conqueror of Jiangdong” and “Upheaval in Jingxiang” — along with new endgame content, “The Thousand-Mile Journey”. This includes new characters from the armies of Cao Cao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei, along with new weapon types (cestus, long sword, and whip), new stages, new Divine Beasts, more challenging difficulty levels, and expanded functions! It also includes a collection of collaboration DLC, highlighted by equipment and stages featured from collaborations with Nioh 2, NARAKA: BLADE POINT, and Lies of P.
In addition, three in-game items that were included alongside Wo Long’s original release — “Baihu Armor,” “Zhuque Armor,” and “Qinglong Armor” – are now included in the Complete Edition, along with the in-game item “The Records of the Grand Historian”, which shows the location of the Marking Flag on the mini-map.
To help commemorate the launch of the Complete Edition, Team NINJA will also release a set of new equipment, “Xuanwu Armor”, to all users who own the main game in addition to those who purchase the Complete Edition*.
Furthermore, KOEI TECMO America announced that a demo version of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Compete Edition has also launched exclusively on PC. Players will be able to battle demons and warlords across two early stages of Team NINJA’s thriller, with saved data from the demo able to be carried over to the full version of the game upon purchase.
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FORT SOLIS developed by Fallen Leaf and Black Drakkar, and published by Dear Villagers, has captivated gamers globally with its gripping narrative and breathtaking visuals. Now, a thrilling new journey awaits. Thanks to the collaboration between Fallen Leaf and Studios Extraordinaires, fans and newcomers alike can anticipate an entirely fresh encounter with the enigmatic Red Planet 🪐
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In Fort Solis players step into the shoes of engineer Jack Leary, thrust into an extraordinary emergency on an isolated Martian mining base. Utilizing the power of Unreal Engine 5, Fort Solis offers an intricately immersive setting in the deepest reaches of space. Featuring an outstanding cast including Roger Clark from Red Dead Redemption 2, Troy Baker renowned for The Last of Us and Death Stranding, and Julia Brown from The Last Kingdom and World on Fire, the game anchors you in its gripping sci-fi mystery. As night falls and events spiral out of control, the haunting mystery of the crew’s fate slowly unravels.
Wargaming, the award-winning online game developer and publisher, proudly marks the 10th anniversary of the console hit World of Tanks Modern Armor. In 2014, World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition rolled onto Xbox as of one the first free-to-play games on Xbox 360. The expansion into the console space continued as the game became available on PlayStation in 2016. Over the last decade, the game has continuously evolved, with its latest iteration, World of Tanks Modern Armor, arriving in 2021. Under its current moniker, World of Tanks Modern Armor offers over 1,000 tanks and features the vehicles and technology of the World War II and Cold War eras.
“Ten years ago, World of Tanks made its debut on Xbox, delivering one of the first free-to-play games for consoles,” said Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to players worldwide who have enjoyed our game and contributed to its development, and a special acknowledgment to our studio in Chicago, whose commitment has made this journey possible over the past decade. As we stand at the brink of the next 10 years, rest assured, we are gearing up for even greater adventures and big plans. “
The celebration of World of Tanks Modern Armor’s 10-year anniversary will last throughout 2024! The festivities kicked off on February 6, when new Celebration War Chests made their debut, and all players were invited to participate in the Anniversary: Big X Community Op that can result in them earning two free tanks: the new Lago M38 and the classic T-34-88. Additional 10-year Celebrations rewards will become available starting on February 13, including Garage Gear, and – just for veteran players – a free or heavily discounted Tier X MBT-B tank.
The game’s celebrations also include the ability to earn monthly 10-year Celebrations rewards tied to special themed events. Accessed via the exclusive Celebrations companion website, the year of challenges culminates in the ultimate prize of two yet-to-be-revealed Premium vehicles: a World War II tank and a Cold War tank.
World of Tanks Modern Armor will introduce new tanks for players to earn and upgrade this year. It includes a new Tech Tree line featuring German light tanks and tank destroyers for Cold War mode starting in February, as well as a new World War II Tech Tree line coming this spring.
“Our players love having new tanks added to the game,” said lead designer Brenden McCormack, “There is no better way to celebrate them and our game than by adding more free content for players to earn.”
Throughout the year, players can also look forward to a series of exciting in-game events, including Dream Machines and the return of popular activities like the Golden Week Challenge, Tankfest, and more.
For detailed information about the 10-year anniversary celebrations and activities, follow the link here:
