Author - Jerry Paxton

Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga Announced for Nintendo Switch

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey to the mystical island of Khorinis, where two of the most beloved RPGs of all time await your discovery. Introducing the Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga, a captivating bundle featuring the timeless classics Gothic and Gothic II Complete. Immerse yourself in over 100 hours of epic RPG adventures, perfectly optimized for Nintendo Switch™, starting June 27th, 2024. The Gothic Classic Khorinis Saga will be available at an SRP of €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 and is a retail exclusive edition, so be sure to check with your favorite game vendor!

Check out the trailers for both games:
Gothic Classic Release Trailer:

Gothic II Complete Classic Release Trailer:

Gothic & Gothic II Complete Classic are individually available, too:
Gothic Classic is available on Nintendo Switch™ at an SRP of € 29.99 / $ 29.99 / £ 24.99.
Gothic II Complete Classic is available for Nintendo Switch™ at an SRP of $ 29.99 / € 29.99 / £ 24.99.

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 – Release Date Trailer

D3Publisher Inc., a leading Japanese games publisher, is happy to announce that EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6, will release for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, and PC via Steam and the Epic Store on July 25, 2024, for $59.99 (£49.99 / €59,99) for the Standard Edition, and $89.99 (£73.99 / €89,99) for the Deluxe Edition. Fans can pre-order the game now with a 10% discount on the PlayStation Store to earn unique launch bonuses.

Pre-order rewards for North American and EU PlayStation and PC users include an exclusive set of auxiliary equipment for Wing Divers called the “Reverse Core Type-N” and three decoys based on popular Vtubers Takanashi Kiara, Gawr Gura, and IRyS. Players who purchase the title will be eligible to receive the Hololive bonus items up to five months after launch. PlayStation pre-orders will include a metal-coated version of the “Nix” combat frame for the Standard Edition and a specially painted combat vehicle for the Deluxe Edition.

In the year 2024, humanity won the war against the unknown invaders known as “Primers”, and peace returned to the planet. As a result of the conflict, 90 percent of Earth’s population was destroyed and civilization was on the brink of collapse. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 6 picks up three years after the events of EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5, in the year 2027. The survivors continue their efforts to rebuild but threats to the world’s safety remain persistent.

The Guyver starring Mark Hamill Arriving on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD

On June 25th, Unearthed Films brings the Sci-Fi/Fantasy classic The Guyver, starring Mark Hamill, to Limited Collector’s Edition 4K UHD and Collector’s Edition Blu-ray for the first time. Each edition features a new 4K restoration packed with bonus materials.
When college student Sean Barker (Jack Armstrong) finds the Guyver, an alien device that transforms him into a cyborg fighting machine, he inadvertently makes himself a target of the evil Chronos Corporation, who will stop at nothing to get the Guvyer back, including kidnapping Sean’s girlfriend Mizuki (Vivian Wu). Sean’s only hope is a mysterious CIA agent named Max Reed (Mark Hamill). Together they fight to save Mizuki, keep the Guyver out of Chronos’ hands and stop their ultimate goal of world domination. Directed by Screaming Mad George (Freaked) and Steve Wang (Drive) and produced by Brian Yuzna (Re-AnimatorHoney, I Shrunk the KidsThe Guyver is an epic superhero action adventure that you won’t soon forget.
The 4K UHD + Blu-ray + CD Soundtrack Limited Collector’s Edition includes new commentary with co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, a new interview with producer Brian Yuzna and co-director Screaming Mad George, outtakes with commentary by co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, a new gag reel, a new production and artwork gallery, an alternate title sequence, trailers, and The Guyver soundtrack, composed by Matthew Morse.
The Blu-ray Collector’s Edition includes new commentary, a new interview with producer Brian Yuzna and co-director Screaming Mad George, outtakes with commentary by co directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, a new gag reel, a new production and artwork gallery, an alternate title sequence, and trailers.
The DVD Edition special features include a commentary with co-directors Screaming Mad George and Steve Wang, moderated by Dom O’Brien, the author of Budget Biomorphs: The Making of The Guyver Films.

Heading Out Official Launch Trailer

Saber Interactive and indie developer Serious Sim are releasing the highly stylized narrative driving game Heading Out today on PC via Steam for 17.99 USD|17.99 EUR|14.84 GBP after a 10% launch discount until May 14. Heading Out – Soundtrack Edition, which includes the base game and a digital copy of its eclectic original soundtrack, will be available soon for 22.49 USD|22.49 EUR|18.44 GBP after a 10% launch discount. Check out the launch trailer and get ready to race down your fears, outrun the law, and find out what awaits you at the end of the road.

Heading Out is a narrative adventure with roguelite elements inspired by cult-classic road movies like Thelma & Louise and Vanishing Point. It’s you, your car, and the asphalt as you take off down America’s cities, highways, and backroads on an emotional trip of discovery blending white-knuckle racing, strategy, and storytelling. Grab the wheel and choose your own route across the USA on an unpredictable thrill ride shaped by the decisions you make. It’s not about the destination – it’s about your journey.

Key Features

  • Your Adventure: Each trip offers a unique balance of high-speed chases and races, treacherous hazards and challenges, and colorful characters and stories, brought to life with stylish graphic novel visuals. Outrun your fears and the law, pursue your dreams, and risk the consequences at the end of the road.
  • Your Choices: Every journey is yours to define. Strategically plan out your route and resources on the map in advance, or hit the gas and fly by the seat of your pants. Each decision shapes the road ahead, including your narrative encounters, fuel consumption, car condition, and wanted level.
  • Your Legend: Your unique story unfolds with every pit stop across the heartland. Meet strangers, oddballs, and lost souls who will influence your tale, but don’t linger too long – you’ve got to keep moving. Listen to radio hosts spread your myth to the people as it grows while an eclectic Americana soundtrack carries you down the horizon.

The Invincible – Voyager Update Trailer

11 bit studios and Starward Industries have officially launched the Voyager Update for their sci-fi adventure, The Invincible, based on the Stanislaw Lem novel of the same name. Releasing today for Steam and for console versions, this update provides a ton of improvements based on player feedback and a few other little surprises.

In celebration of the update, players can find the game on Steam right now with a 33% discount up until May 16.

Here’s a list of some of the major improvements:

  • Immerse Yourself in the Story With New Slides – The mysteries of Regis III have expanded with additional slides scattered across the planet. Discover these hidden treasures to delve deeper into the rich lore and mysteries, bringing players closer to unraveling the planet’s mind-boggling phenomena.
  • Dynamic Camera Views During Rover Ride – Experience the thrill of exploring Regis III from a new perspective. With this update, players can switch their camera from First-Person (FPP) to Third-Person (TPP) during Rover rides, offering a fresh angle on the stunning landscapes.
  • Enhanced Walk and Sprint Speed in Some Locations – Following player feedback, the speed at which Yasna traverses Regis III has been adjusted. While further enhancements are constrained by the expanded dialogue system and pacing considerations, players will notice improvements to gameplay experience as Yasna moves a bit faster in certain areas.
  • Experimental Feature: Wider FOV in Accessibility Settings – An experimental feature has been added to widen the Field of View (FOV) in Accessibility Settings, providing players with more customization options.

The BYOC is Back at QuakeCon 2024

QuakeCon is back once again with the BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Computer) gathering at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, kicking off August 8 and culminating on Sunday, August 11.

In addition to four days of around-the-clock gaming, a host of fun activities, and meetups for old and new friends alike, QuakeCon 2024 offers streamed programming throughout the weekend for those who can’t make the event.

Registration
Registration is opening soon, so be prepared to grab your BYOC spot. This year, your seat selection will be available at the same time as registration. QuakeCon 2024 will be a ticketed-only event with limited admittance to pre-registered BYOC ticket holders and QuakeCon Fan Ticket purchasers.

Monday, May 6 – BYOC Elite Drawing Submissions Open
Submit for a chance to purchase one (1) of these coveted ultra-premium tickets. If selected, you will have the opportunity to purchase this top-tier ticket and unlock all the perks, exclusive swag, and priority privileges. Enter for an opportunity to purchase one of these elite tickets on May 6 from 1 P.M. ET – May 10 at 10 A.M. ET.

Once selected, drawn participants will have 72 hours to purchase their tickets. https://www.showclix.com/application/QCELITE2024

4 P.M. ET on Tuesday, May 21– BYOC Full Registration Opens with Same Day Seat Selection!
Premium and Standard BYOC tickets include access to the BYOC, Tabletop Village and BYOC community events. This year, you won’t have to wait to select your seat. Choose your seat as you register and you’re ready to go!

QuakeCon Fan Ticket
Participate in Tabletop, tour the BYOC, sign up for a tournament, and participate in the fun over the weekend with the newly introduced QuakeCon Fan Ticket. Access for fan tickets is from 8 A.M. – 1 A.M. Thursday – Saturday, 8 A.M. – 3 P.M. Sunday.

Staffing Applications
You can apply to be a part of the QuakeCon 2024 Community staff starting May 6. https://feedback.bethesda.net/jfe/form/SV_aabfakJBawdhoDs

MonsterPalooza 2024 Less Than Four Weeks Away

Monsterpalooza is LESS THAN 4 WEEKS AWAY! May 31-June 2 at The Pasadena Convention Center! Tickets are going FAST!

Featuring special guests:

  • Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian, Abigail) *Attending Sat. & Sun. Only.
  • Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. I-III, Slither, The Walking Dead) *Attending Sat. & Sun. only
  • Plus cast members from TERRIFIER, SCREAM and MANY MORE!

Featuring Over 400 Exhibitors, Monster Museum, Celebrity Guests, Makeup Demos & Much More! You’re not going to miss Monsterpalooza 2024!

GET YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!

Grab a three day ticket and save, you’ll be glad you did… We hope you’re able to join us!

For full guest list, exhibitor list and more, visit our website… WWW.MONSTERPALOOZA.COM

Compact Without Compromise: CORSAIR Unveils the CORSAIR ONE i500 PC

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) today announced the launch of the CORSAIR ONE i500 PC, a compact powerhouse packed with cutting-edge components and boasting high-end performance for content creators, AI-savvy professionals, and gamers. The sleek, space-saving design houses up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 graphics card and Intel® Core™ i9-14900K processor—both liquid cooled. Combined with next-gen DDR5 memory and 2TB of NVMe SSD storage, the CORSAIR ONE i500 delivers the speed, storage, and reliability you’d expect from a high-end PC.

The CORSAIR ONE i500 PC is 30% smaller than a full-sized desktop PC but doesn’t compromise on power. Modern liquid cooling delivers top-tier thermal efficiency, minimizing CPU and GPU temperatures while achieving faster performance, all while being noticeably quieter than traditional cooling. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 and 4080 SUPER graphics cards power a quantum leap in framerates and AI-powered graphics, while Intel 14th Gen CPU architecture makes sure you game and multitask without compromise.

The sleek, aluminum case with FSC-Certified real wood panels—each with one-of-one natural grain—fits beautifully into any modern workspace or gaming setup. Future upgradability is possible with the CORSAIR ONE i500 PC using industry standard PCIe, RAM, and SSD slots, allowing you to craft a system as unique as your ambitions. The CORSAIR ONE ORIGIN Edition can be customized with up to 192GB of DDR5 memory and 24TB of storage to elevate creative, multitasking, and gaming experiences. The configurator also offers options to add in capture cards, network cards, audio cards, USB expansion cards, and more.

Featuring customizable underglow and front-panel lighting, the CORSAIR ONE i500 gives you the power to personalize your setup in seconds. A touch-sensor spotlight for the rear I/O will help you find the wide array of high-performance connectivity options.

When the first generation of CORSAIR ONE PC was launched, we set a new standard in the world of compact, performance PCs. This new generation raises the bar even higher, with incredible raw speed and efficiency in a sleek and modern look. We are also offering the choice of two colors available from the Corsair webstore and select retailers: Wood Dark and Wood Bright.

The CORSAIR ONE i500 PC is packed with uncompromising performance in a compact case that powers through today’s most demanding games and applications with ease, supported by ample memory and storage for all your needs.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR ONE i500 PC is available immediately from the CORSAIR Webstore and Corsair authorized resellers and distributors.

CORSAIR ONE i500 PC is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR i500 PC, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/one-i500-pc-wood-dark

https://www.corsair.com/one-i500-pc-wood-bright

For a complete list of all CORSAIR PCs, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/c/gaming-computers

Hive Jump 2: Survivors Release Date Trailer

Hive Jump 2: Survivors, the sci-fi bullet heaven roguelike sequel to critically acclaimed action-platformer Hive Jump from developer Graphite Lab and publisher Midwest Games, explosively repels pests on PC via Steam Early Access on May 29, 2024.

After a squad of intrepid jetpack jumpers is decimated in an intergalactic ambush, one survivor must escape the hostile planet alone. Engineer a lethal combination of augmentations to annihilate droves of murderous bug-like aliens in a desperate attempt at survival.

Every Jumpers’ not-so-secret weapon? Jetpacks! Strap in and engage the thrusters to dodge incoming hordes and maneuver around obstacles. Zip across lava pools, an icy tundra and rocky terrain while unloading firepower on unsuspecting pests below. Incorporate jetpack enhancements into Jumper builds with augments like additional damage and increased health reserves.

Exterminate enemy hives, slaying a variety of foes from plasma-spewing Bombarders to claw-snapping Crushers. Expert jumpers can opt into manual aiming for control amongst the chaos, while fresh recruits can get a leg up with auto-firing. Convert bug carcasses into currency, exchanging “goo” for weapons, utilities, and relics of varying rarity. Snag precious Amber to boost builds with permanent upgrades.

Select the ideal Jumper for each swat at the swarm. Detonate explosive Tesla orbs with Runabout, discharge deadly poison clouds with Scout, or fry pests to a crisp with Bruiser’s flamethrower. Each Jumper has distinct stats that impact speed, rate of fire, health, and other attributes. Experiment with different combos of power-ups and weapons to prolong survival.

“Following the success of Hive Jump, we wanted to create a follow-up that would satisfy fans of the original game and bring new fighters to the hive,” said Matt Raithel, Studio Director of Graphite Lab. “The fast-paced combat of Hive Jump 2: Survivors combined with its distinctive jetpack mechanics make for a roguelike that stands out from the swarm.”

Hive Jump 2: Survivors will be available on PC via Steam Early Access on May 29, 2024 in English language with more localization support to come in 1.0.

For more information, please visit Midwest Games on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, join the community on Discord, and search #HiveJumpSurvivors on all social media platforms.

Mutant Football League 2 Screams into Early Access on May 31

You’ve waited like good mutants, and finally, your chance to build a blood-soaked football empire is just around the corner. Mutant Football League 2’s early access period kicks off on May 31, 2024, bringing the Mayhem Bowl to a new generation with brutal, bone-crunching matches, dozens of killer teams and stadiums, and upgraded players that undergo visual changes in the game, sporting larger armor and unlocking new levels of customization to enhance their visual style and unique badassery. You can check out the Early Access of Mutant Football League 2 at: Mutant Football League 2 Steam Page.

Digital Dreams gave the monsters a makeover for their second time taking the field. Mutant Football league 2 features a major visual overhaul with unique characters, dynamic lighting, and crisper details so you can see your bloody bashes in all their awful glory. MFL 2 has deadlier Dirty Tricks, MFL player cards that make tweaking and perfecting your roster easier than ever, and SkillRoid Injections to boost key player skills. Many of these exciting new features will be available to try out during the Early Access. Other features such as Dynasty Supreme, MFL 2’s campaign mode, where you take a lowly bunch of misfits and build them into a team of undisputed champions will be available at launch.

Digital Dreams Entertainment plans to launch the full version of Mutant Football League 2 on PC and console in Q4 2024.