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Star Trucker and Zet Zillions Available through End of Steam Next Fest

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Raw Fury’s highly anticipated space trucking simulator, Star Trucker and roguelike deckbuilder, Zet Zillions are available to play through Steam Next Fest, which runs now until Monday, February 12 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.

Star Trucker blends the popular truck sim genre with a new and unique element: space! Take control of an intergalactic big rig in a galaxy with a retro-futuristic Americana vibe. Haul cargo, trade salvage and search for fame and fortune among the stars.

  • Through the Steam Next Fest demo, players can explore four sectors of the space highway and utilize the Paint Shop with options to customize their truck.
  • Raw Fury will also host two live streams on Steam, where players can find out more about the game. This includes a Q&A Session with Jay Britton, one of the voice actors in the game, on Tuesday, February 6 at 8AM PT / 5PM CET and a demo stream on Thursday, February 8 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET.

Zet Zillions is a single-player, story-based roguelike deckbuilder – and space extravaganza! Players use cards to conquer planets, helping Foam Gun and her planet-ship Baby Violence navigate vast space maps for a new home for humanity.

  • Through the Steam Next Fest demo, players can dive into the new Zet Zillions demo, which includes general improvements to the previously available playtest, including updated population mechanics and balance, new art and fusions, UI tweaks and more.
  • Raw Fury will also host two live streams on Steam, including a demo stream on Tuesday, February 6 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET, and a watch-and-learn stream on the basics of deckbuilding on Thursday, February 8 at 8AM PT / 5PM CET.

Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration Announces Charlie Brown Day

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

On Sunday, February 11, Knott’s is celebrating Good Ol’ Charlie Brown by hosting a Charlie Brown Day during the Knott’s PEANUTS™ Celebration. The park invites guests during this special time of year to join in on all the excitement as the Peanuts Gang takes over. To show everyone’s favorite underdog just how special he is, attendees will be encouraged to pay homage to Charlie Brown by sporting his signature bright yellow zig-zag striped tee, black shorts and red baseball cap outfit. At 12:30pm on the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will perform the musical game show It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown, with the loveable title character getting the surprise of his life. After the show, all guests dressed as Charlie Brown will be invited to gather around the stage for a photo opportunity posing alongside the boy of the hour.

All guests in attendance will also receive a button commemorating Charlie Brown’s special day, while supplies last. The Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration is taking place now through February 25.

WHEN: Sunday, February 11, with a special photo opportunity occurring after the 12:30pm Calico Mine Stage show.
WHERE: Knott’s Berry Farm – 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

For more information on Charlie Brown Day or the Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration please visit knotts.com; or join the conversation by using #KnottsPeanutsCelebration or #CharlieBrownDay on Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gameplay Breakdown Trailer

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are excited to unveil the official gameplay breakdown trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Discover all the core features of the game before playing this story-driven action-RPG, which blends compelling and personal narrative with a dynamic combat system. Take on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launches on February 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-orders open on all platforms now. Additionally, don’t miss out on the exclusive Collector’s Edition and Red Echoes Edition, available only on the Focus Store!

Unleash the Full Force of the Banishers

New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. In a world full of occult danger, you’ll play as both characters, face difficult choices and make hard decisions while fighting all kinds of nightmarish creatures, combining Red’s weaponry with Antea’s spectral abilities.

In this new trailer, you’ll navigate the lands of New Eden, learning more about your purpose as Banishers and how to help lift the curse affecting its people – while dealing with your own tragedy as lovers: one living, one dead. Discover a mix of combat styles with Red’s rifle, sword, and firebane alongside Antea’s ethereal attacks. With her otherworldly skills, you’ll unveil the unseen and unleash devastating spiritual attacks, from teleportation to spectral damage zones. Switch characters effortlessly to create combos and powerful synergies as you face increasingly malicious foes.

Every soul you banish, every spirit you grant peace, every life you sacrifice to save Antea will inexorably guide you towards one ending or another. Will you be a merciful savior or a relentless Banisher?

World of Warships Celebrates Year of the Dragon

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with plenty of fiery content for Lunar New Year! Featuring a brand-new Lunar New Year Event Pass that features two progression lines, players can dive into a special collaboration with content creator TheRussianBadger. This jam-packed update also sees submarine and anti-submarine warfare changes, the return of Airship Escort, and a new campaign featuring USS Enterprise.

To usher in the Year of the Dragon, World of Warships has introduced a brand-new Event Pass to commemorate the occasion. Packed with two progression lines split across 20 levels each, players can unlock an array of rewards, including Lunar Warrior camouflages, Commanders, special containers, flags, economic bonuses and more!

Of the progression lines available, one line features content made in collaboration with popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, TheRussianBadger. Rewards include a beautifully designed CLAWSTROPHOBIC commemorative flag, a special TheRussianBadgerCommander equipped with a unique voiceover, and the USS LOBSTERMINATOR permanent camouflage for New Mexico.

Submarines and Anti-Submarine Warfare Updates

February’s update also brings a plethora of changes to improve interactions between submarines. Submarines and surface ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) will be receiving refreshes, with certain lines receiving the “Depth Charge Airstrike” consumable, and the “Submarine Surveillance” consumable.

Collision warning messages will now also appear for submerged submarines. If players are within two kilometres of another underwater submarine they will be notified, even if the enemy vessel cannot be visibly seen. Additionally, the turning circle radius of all submarines has been improved, allowing players to manoeuvre and reposition themselves with ease in the heat of battle.

The Return of Airship Escort and a New Campaign for USS Enterprise

Airship Escort lands back in the game as a temporary game type for two weeks. Beginning February 22, two teams of 12 will work together to guide their allied airship to its designated destination, all while protecting it from opponents. Victory can be achieved either by reaching the terminus or eliminating every enemy vessel off the battlefield.

Rounding out World of Warships’ February update is a special event dedicated to Tier VIIIpremium aircraft сarrier USS Enterprise. Running for six weeks, Enterprise: The Grey Ghost Campaign gives players the opportunity to advance through mission chains, earning various rewards such as a USS Enterprise flag, Grey Ghost patch, and Enterprise tokens that can be used in the Armoury. Upon completing the campaign, players will unlock the ability to get the USS Enterprise via the Armoury or Premium Shop.

You can find the full patch notes here.

2024 Saturn Award Winners Announced

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

The Saturn Awards show was abuzz last night with A-list celebrities arriving to celebrate the best of the best in genre entertainment commemorated only by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror since its inception in 1972. Hosted for the second year in a row by actor/comedian Joel McHale, star of DC’s Stargirl and Community, the event was heavily attended by Hollywood stars supporting and contributing to honor the exceptional body of work and talent in these categories of entertainment, most often overlooked by other Award Shows. The 51st Annual Saturn Awards took place last night (February 4, 2024) at the L.A. MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORT HOTEL and was available for fans to watch live on ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment. Fans who missed the event can watch it on the streaming channel as it reruns the momentous event throughout the month.

Christopher Nolan was presented with The Saturn’s Visionary Award by “Oppenheimer” co-star Emily Blunt who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.  The legendary pop icon William Shatner presented Seth MacFarlane with the prestigious Robert Forster Artists Award and Dave Filoni received his George Pal Memorial Award by Ming-Na Wen who won last year’s  Best TV Actress for her role in “The Book of Boba Fett.” Keanu Reeves was in attendance to receive the very first Lance Reddick Legacy Award, presented to him by Titus Welliver star of “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy” and Jodie Foster was presented with The Life Career Award by Issa López, writer and director of the fourth season of “True Detective: Night Country.”

Documented as the highest-profile Saturn Awards celebration to date, presenters and winners included Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham, James Cameron, Norman Reedus, Sir Patrick Stewart, Ernie Hudson, Henry Thomas, Rebecca De Mornay, Todd Stashwick, Paul Wesley, Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Danai Gurira, Xolo Maridueña, Harvey Guillén among many, many others. All attended the Saturn Awards to not only present but to also support this very special community.

This year’s show was dedicated to the memory of the Saturn Awards’ dear friend Lance Reddick, may his memory live long and prosper for generations to come.

Below is the full list of this year’s winners at the 51st  Annual Saturn Awards:

Special Awards

  1. VISIONARY AWARD – Christopher Nolan
  2. ROBERT FORSTER ARTIST’S AWARD – Seth MacFarlane
  3. GEORGE PAL MEMORIAL AWARD – Dave Filoni
  4. THE DAN CURTIS LEGACY AWARD – The Walking Dead Franchise
  5. LANCE REDDICK LEGACY AWARD – Keanu Reeves
  6. LIFE CAREER AWARD – Jodie Foster
  7. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Star Trek: The Next Generation Cast

FILM

BEST SCIENCE FICTION FILM

Avatar: The Way of Water

BEST FANTASY FILM

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

BEST HORROR FILM

Talk to Me

BEST SUPERHERO FILM

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE FILM

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

BEST THRILLER FILM

Oppenheimer

BEST ANIMATED FILM

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

BEST INDEPENDENT FILM

Pearl

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM

Sisu

BEST FILM DIRECTION

James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of Water)

BEST FILM SCREENWRITING
Avatar: The Way of Water (James Cameron and Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver)

BEST ACTOR IN A FILM

Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny)

BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM
Margot Robbie (Barbie)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A FILM
Nicolas Cage (Renfield)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A FILM
Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A FILM

Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle)

BEST FILM MUSIC

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (John Williams)

BEST FILM MAKE-UP

The Covenant (Donald Mowat)

BEST FILM VISUAL EFFECTS

Avatar: The Way of Water (Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett)

BEST FILM COSTUME DESIGN

Barbie (Jacqueline Durran)

BEST FILM PRODUCTION DESIGN

Barbie (Sarah Greenwood)

BEST FILM EDITING

Oppenheimer (Jennifer Lame)

TELEVISION

BEST SCIENCE FICTION TELEVISION SERIES

Star Trek: Picard

BEST SUPERHERO TELEVISION SERIES

Superman & Lois

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLER TELEVISION SERIES

Outlander

BEST TELEVISION PRESENTATION

Marvel’s Werewolf by Night

BEST ANIMATED SERIES OR SPECIAL

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

BEST NEW GENRE TELEVISION SERIES

Star Wars: Andor

BEST HORROR TELEVISION SERIES

The Last of Us

BEST FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES

Wednesday

BEST ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES
Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: Picard)

BEST ACTRESS IN A TEVISION SERIES

Caitriona Balfe (Outlander)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: Picard)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard)

BEST FEATURED GUEST STAR IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Paul Wesley (Strange Trek: Strange New Worlds)

BEST YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)

HOME MEDIA

BEST TELEVISION HOME MEDIA RELEASE
Night Gallery, Season 3 (Kino Lorber)

BEST 4K HOME MEDIA RELEASE
John Wick, Chapter 4 – 4K (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)

BEST FILM HOME MEDIA COLLECTION:
Superman 1978-1987 4K Collection (Warner Home Video)

Best Classic Film Home Media Release
Invaders from Mars 4K (Ignite)

Maniac Announcement Trailer

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Maniac wreaks havoc across the Steam Next Fest this week! Maniac puts pure chaos into the player’s hands. Time to take out your aggression on the unsuspecting community. Can you survive the cops, loot, and destroy your way to maniacal glory?

Skystone Games is excited to show Maniac, a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter that blends the wild destruction of games like Grand Theft Auto with the addictive ‘just one more try’ nature of Vampire Survivors. Whether running around in a shootout with the police, or driving a bus into oncoming traffic, Maniac allows players to cause total anarchy.

Download the Maniac Demo on Steam Next Fest this week and crash your way into society with no rules to worry about.

V Rising PlayStation 5 Announcement Trailer

2024/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios has announced that their hotly anticipated open-world fantasy survival game V Rising will be coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 later this year.

Following V Rising’s rewarding Early Access period on PC with more than 3.9M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam, the PlayStation launch marks V Rising and Stunlock Studio’s first step in expanding beyond the PC space into the world of consoles. Partnering with Sony and with additional support from Auroch Digital, Stunlock Studios has focused on creating optimal console gameplay with UI improvements, DualSense game controller support, and a much smoother overall experience that will benefit all players regardless of their platform choice.

“As a lifelong gamer, playing V Rising on the PS5 has been a standout experience for me,” said Rickard Frisegård, CEO of Stunlock Studios. “This launch is a significant milestone for Stunlock Studios, as we’ve leveraged Unity technology to push boundaries and elevate our game to new heights. We’re excited for both our dedicated fans and newcomers to embark on this epic vampire journey. With the help of our partners, we’re not just launching a game; we’re setting the stage to keep on rising!”

Darfall Announcement Trailer

2024/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of deep and strategic games for cerebral players, today announces their collaboration with SquareNite to publish Darfall, a roleplaying strategy game with settlement-building mechanics that will be released in Early Access in 2024 under the Paradox Arc publishing initiative.

Darfall is a strategy game where you take control of a hero who must explore and adventure through the land to gain power while simultaneously managing a nascent village in its efforts to expand and grow into a larger town. However, as the sun sets, the dark forces plaguing the land unleash their minions against your base and it is your job as a hero to take a stand in defense of its home. Each night that the forces of evil are thwarted, the more dangerous and numerous the nighttime raids become.

With a mix of RPG, strategy, city-building, and a tower defense game, Darfall is sure to test the players’ mettle and resolve in their quest to hold back the tide of darkness.

For more information about Darfall, visit the Steam page here.

Earthlock 2 – Official Cinematic Trailer

2024/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Independent developer Snowcastle Games unveiled their reworked vision for in-development RPG, EARTHLOCK 2, this week with a brand new cinematic trailer, along with details on how the game will allow you to transform barron deserts into bursting oasis’ full of life and take control of cool customisable vehicles called Desert Ships.

In EARTHLOCK 2, you, alongside a band of voyagers, stand at the precipice of danger and glory. A vast desert of mystery and possibility awaits for you to explore and transform into an Oasis full of life. You will explore this world with your trusty Desert Ship. The ship starts out as a humble mode of transportation, but with time and effort, it will become your mobile base of operations, and instill fear into your enemies in the desert. Rise to become the most formidable Explorer of Umbra!