Author - Jerry Paxton

PSO2: NGS Collaborates with The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement

2024/01/22

SEGA today announced the free-to-play online action RPG, PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS, has started a collaboration with the popular fantasy anime series, The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement. This collaboration features Build Parts, Avatar Items, Weapon Camos, login bonuses, and more.

During the collaboration, Players will be able to get Build Parts of life-size cutouts featuring Meliodas and other characters from the anime. A Limited-time Login Bonus will be active during the collaboration so all players will receive rewards and boosts for logging in! AC Scratch Ticket: The Seven Deadly Sins Style is available and features Avatar Items, Weapon Camos, Stamps, Build Parts, and ARKS ID backgrounds. Avatar Items feature clothes and accessories for Meliodas, Elizabeth, and Diane and Weapon Camos are modeled after special weapons from the anime, such as Meliodas’ own Sacred Treasure Demon Sword Lostvayne.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Dragon’s Judgement is the fourth and final season of The Seven Deadly Sins anime, based on the manga by Nakaba Suzuki originally serialized in the weekly SHONEN MAGAZINE published by Kodansha Ltd. When a kingdom is taken over by tyrants, the deposed princess begins a quest to find a disbanded group of evil knights to help take back her realm.

The Global version of PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS includes fully localized text and character voices in English and will remain content current with the Japanese servers. Details can be found at https://ngs.pso2.com/. For additional up-to-the-minute updates, players can follow @play_PSO2 on Twitter, @PSO2Official on Facebook, and @play_pso2 on Instagram.

Armor Attack Announcement Trailer

2024/01/22

Jerry Paxton

Today, KEK Entertainment announced that Armor Attack, an upcoming tactical crossplay vehicle-based shooter, will be releasing this year on iOS, Google Play, PC and Mac, and to consoles in the future. Check out the announcement trailer here.

In Armor Attack, the future of society lies in the hands of three opposing factions who are fighting to gain control over what’s left on Earth after decades of war and social upheaval. Players will participate in all-out mech vehicle warfare, customizing and taking control of battle technologies including robots, tanks, wheeled machines and more to gain victory over their opponents. Thrilling and unforeseen experiences will ensue through exciting interactive environments, various unique ability-centered vehicle types and enhanced cinematic experiences that will keep players at the edge of their seats.

“As gamers ourselves, we always wondered why there were not more opportunities to experience the same quality play with friends across all types of gaming platforms,” said Georgy Egorov, CEO and Co-Founded of KEK Entertainment. “So, we are making our own ultimate mecha shooter experience for friends to enjoy across PC, mobile and consoles without sacrificing caliber.”

Key gameplay features can be found below:

CLASS AND ABILITY-CENTERED VEHICLES – Choose and customize your vehicle, each with a unique expertise to be successful on the battlefield. From a reaction engine to the scout map, a big energy shield for you and your teammates or a fire bomb with AoE damage, players will notice how each vehicle provides a completely new playstyle.
CUSTOMIZABLE COMBAT – Tailor your battle machines for specific combat objectives. Use the most effective combinations of unit abilities, upgrades, weapons and talent systems to create tactically diverse drop teams.
INTERACTIVE ENVIRONMENT – Every map has its own game-changing mechanic. Be it an ever-changing map layout, a strategically important vantage point or a huge AI-controlled boss – each one has the potential to turn the tides of war.
THREE FACTIONS AND THREE MOTIVATIONS – Explore three different playing styles and battle technology designs: defense, damage and exploiting the battlefield. You’ll soon discover the stories behind them which have created the world of Armor Attack.
CROSSPLAY – Create your dream team by playing with friends across devices. No need to pick and choose anymore!

Recently, KEK Entertainment closed an $8M funding round to foster cross-platform gaming experiences across mobile devices, consoles and PCs, led by Korea Investment Partners.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Out Now

2024/01/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is now available worldwide on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Amazon Luna as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.

In this brand-new adventure, players will embody Sargon, a young, gifted warrior, member of an elite group called The Immortals. As they are sent to rescue Prince Ghassan, they will explore Mount Qaf, a once wondrous place, now cursed and hostile. Sargon and his brothers-in-arms will soon discover that time itself will be a treacherous foe and that the world balance must be restored.

Inspired by the Metroidvania structure, Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown lets players explore a handcrafted world at their own pace. From the majestic Citadel of Knowledge to the colorful landscapes of the Hyrcanian Forest, players will discover a variety of environments inspired by Persian mythology. By acquiring new time powers, unlocking unique abilities, equipping different amulets and combining them, Sargon will progressively delve deeper into Mount Qaf, solving puzzles, finding secrets, and completing exciting side quests. Sargon will also learn to master the different Time Powers to defeat unique & mythological creatures that will stand in his way.

To get a taste of what the game has to offer, players can try out the free demo. This custom demo gives a first glimpse at the epic journey that awaits them in Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown. It includes carefully selected sections from the game, with early unlocks of Time Powers and amulets, to show the main gameplay features while not spoiling the story. Some content in this demo may vary from the final game.

While exploring this mythical place, players will be fully immersed thanks to the original soundtrack created by Mentrix and Gareth Coker. The traditional instruments of the Iranian-born composer Mentrix on one hand, and the modern sounds of award-winner Gareth Coker on the other will guide players from one environment to another. The full soundtrack is available now on all streaming platforms. The original soundtrack is also available here: https://ubisoftmusic.ffm.to/princeofpersia

Prince of Persia™: The Lost Crown is available at a suggested price of $49.99 for the Standard Edition and $59.99 for the Deluxe Edition on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Amazon Luna as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store.

For more information about the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, please visit princeofpersia.com.

For the latest news on Prince of Persia and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

Sea of Stars – Physical Edition Announcement Trailer

2024/01/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

iam8bit, together with developer Sabotage Studio, announced that unique physical editions will soon be coming across multiple platforms for Sea of Stars, the turn-based RPG inspired by the heights of ‘90s role-playing classics. Aspiring Solstice Warriors can bring their adventure to life with the retail edition, available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, for $39.99, or choose to go the distance with the iam8bit Exclusive Edition, available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and Xbox Series X|S with Smart Delivery, for $44.99. Fans can also snag the Sea of Stars vinyl, available for preorder for $42.99 and shipping in Q3 2024.

The retail edition features a double-sided poster with art from concept artist and illustrator Bryce Kho. Players who preorder the retail edition will receive a digital download of the game soundtrack, which includes all 200 tracks from Day & Night cycles, acoustic pirate band covers and over 10 tracks from guest composer Yasunori Mitsuda. This digital soundtrack also showcases the talents of Sabotage’s award-winning composer Eric W. Brown, with contributions from Vincent Jackson Jones II and Reece Miller. Shipping begins on May 10, 2024.

The iam8bit Exclusive Edition includes a retro-inspired game manual, collectible slipcase, collectible poster featuring original art and oversized game map, digital download of the game soundtrack and 16 character stickers. This version is exclusive to iam8bit.com and will begin shipping in Q2 2024.

The Sea of Stars 2xLP is a stunning epic on Solar Orange and Lunar Blue wax, with brilliant album art from Bryce Kho. Evoking a touch of whimsy with its swelling highs and touching twists, this slimmed-down version of the soundtrack by main composer Eric W. Brown and guest composer Yasunori Mitsuda, includes a selection of the very best melodies, hooks and refrains. Fans who purchase the LP will also receive a voucher to digitally download the full soundtrack.

All retail editions of Sea of Stars can be purchased from seaofstars.iam8bit.com.

Awarded Best Indie Game at The Game Awards, Best Indie Game at the Golden Joysticks and recognized by the British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) as one of the best games from 2023, Sea of Stars is an acclaimed and heartfelt homage to retro-inspired role-playing games. As the second game from Sabotage Studio, this critically acclaimed game tells the story of two Children of the Solstice and their childhood friend who must combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force that has the power to fight off the monstrous creations of an evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.

Blasphemous 2 Limited Collector’s Edition – Official Trailer

2024/01/22

Jerry Paxton

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

Global publisher and distributor SelectaPlay is excited to confirm that the eagerly awaited physical boxed Blasphemous 2 Collector’s Edition, will be releasing for Xbox consoles in early 2024. Developed by The Game Kitchen and published by Team17, Blasphemous 2 is a brutal side-scrolling Metroidvania action platformer and was originally released in the summer of 2023 to critical acclaim. The physical Collector’s Edition will also launch for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5.

SelectaPlay is responsible for the design and creation as well as the European and North American publishing and distribution of the boxed Collector’s Edition of Blasphemous 2 and has collaborated both with The Game Kitchen and Team 17 to create an incredible physical version for fans to collect.

As well as the full version of Blasphemous 2 on console, the Collector’s Edition will include a Steelbook case with exclusive artwork, a printed instruction manual created by the developers along with a thank you letter from the Game Kitchen team, a Marca del Martitio metal coin, three art cards with new illustrations, two CD’s of music composed by Carlos Viola along with a collector’s CD cover with code to download the digital soundtrack, a printed game guide with over 60 pages of Blasphemous lore, a beautiful album of illustrations and a certificate of authenticity all housed in a specially created premium finish collector’s box.

EA SPORTS Announces First Ever EA SPORTS FC Team of The Year

2024/01/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Today, Electronic Arts, Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) unveiled the EA SPORTS FC™ Team of The Year (TOTY), including the first ever Women’s TOTY Final XI, honouring the very best players of 2023. Men’s and Women’s Attackers will be available in EA SPORTS FC 24 starting on January 19th, with Midfielders (Jan 21st), and Defenders & Goalkeepers (Jan 23rd) to follow.

“It’s an honour to be part of the Team of The Year Final XI alongside some incredible players,” said Manchester City forward Erling Haaland. “To win an award which is voted for by the fans means a lot, I really appreciate everyone who voted, thank you!”

Women’s Team of The Year
GK – Mary Earps (England) – Manchester United	MID – Aitana Bonmatí (Spain) – FC Barcelona
DEF – Ona Batlle (Spain) – FC Barcelona	MID – Alexia Putellas (Spain) – FC Barcelona
DEF – Wendie Renard (France) – Olympique Lyonnais	MID – Lena Oberdorf (Germany) – VfL Wolfsburg
DEF – Millie Bright (England) – Chelsea	ATT – Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway) – FC Barcelona
DEF – Sakina Karchaoui (France) – Paris Saint-Germain	ATT – Sophia Smith (United States) – Portland Thorns FC
	ATT – Sam Kerr (Australia) – Chelsea

Men’s Team of The Year
GK – Alisson Becker (Brazil) – Liverpool	MID – Jude Bellingham (England) – Real Madrid
DEF – Jeremie Frimpong (Netherlands) – Bayer 04 Leverkusen	MID – Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) – Manchester City
DEF – Virgil van Dijk (Netherlands) – Liverpool	MID – Rodri (Spain) – Manchester City
DEF – Rúben Dias (Portugal) – Manchester City	ATT – Kylian Mbappé (France) – Paris Saint-Germain
DEF – Theo Hernández (France) – AC Milan	ATT – Erling Haaland (Norway) – Manchester City
	ATT – Lionel Messi (Argentina) – Inter Miami

“It’s incredible to be recognised by the fans and be amongst some of the best players in the world,” said two time Ballon d’Or Féminin winner Alexia Putellas. “Being part of the first women’s Team of The Year is a huge honour which I’m very proud of.”

The top voted players of the campaign were Alexia Putellas appearing in 84% of all Women’s teams submitted, and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham appearing in 74% of all Men’s teams. Rounding out the top 3 were Kylian Mbappé (66%) and Virgil Van Dijk (66%) on the men’s side and Aitana Bonmatí (77%) and Caroline Graham Hansen (66%) for the women’s XI.

“A massive thank you to the fans for voting for me to be part of this year’s Team of The Year,” said Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham. “I know a lot of incredible players have been part of previous Team of The Year squads and it’s always an honour to be part of that list.”

“It’s a great feeling to know that the fans have voted for me to be part of this year’s Team of The Year,” said Chelsea forward Sam Kerr. “There are some incredible players in this XI so it’s a real privilege to be included.”

The men’s TOTY squad is available now in EA SPORTS FC Online and will be available in EA SPORTS FC Mobile from Thursday, January 25 (Thursday, February 1 in China, Korea, and Japan).

EA SPORTS FC™ 24 is available now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™. Download EA SPORTS FC Mobile on the App Store and Google Play Store to access the World’s Game in Your Pocket.

Zoria: Age of Shattering Gets A New Gameplay Trailer

2024/01/19

Jerry Paxton

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

Anshar Publishing and Tiny Trinket Games have just dropped a brand new trailer for their upcoming isometric RPG, Zoria: Age of Shattering -which is STILL set to launch on March 7, 2024 – and henceforth shall be known as “International Stop Playing Baldur’s Gate 3 Day.”

We realize that 1167 hours is a lot of time to keep busy… but you could always watch this great trailer around 50,000 times and you’d be covered… even less if you take time out for meals and the occasional nap.

Zoria is a single player tactical RPG with turn-based combat, and outpost and follower management, set in an expansive fantasy world. In Zoria, you’ll be tasked with gathering the best warriors and mages to form a team of four that will liberate the Kingdom of Zoria which has fallen prey to the hellspawn that roam its land. Once lush forests, majestic buildings and thriving towns have been transformed into dark, dangerous locales. And yes, we lifted this paragraph word for word from the last release.

Zoria: Age of Shattering Key Features:

– Dynamic turn-based combat in an ever-changing environment
– Build and develop your base. Manage your squad and send them on autonomous missions
– Craft, rest and survive-a bonfire provides a safe spot to restock your resources and prepare for the coming battle
– Specific party member skills can open new areas and quests

More information about Zoria: Age of Shattering can be found at https://zoriagame.com/

The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road – Cinematic Announcement Trailer

2024/01/19

Jerry Paxton

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

Coming this June, The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road, brings players 30 hours of new main quest content that takes them back to locations last seen in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and continues last year’s storyline that began in the Necrom Chapter. In Gold Road players must investigate Ithelia, a Daedric Prince never seen before in the Elder Scrolls series and it’s up to players to uncover the schemes of her most devoted followers. Adventurers will encounter opportunistic Wood Elves, and protect the people of West Weald from the chaos of the Forgotten Prince’s return.

As part of Gold Road, players will explore two new zones, battle new enemies, and pick up a new system – Scribing that adds even more customization to the player’s experience. With Scribing, players can collect and customize unique skills, letting players tailor their character’s playstyle by editing their primary, secondary, and tertiary effect – something players have never been able to do before in ESO, allowing them to truly play their way.

For all the details on everything coming as part of the Gold Road Chapter, check out the official Bnet article here. Gold Road assets are available on the Bethesda press site here. Gold Road launches on June 3 for PC/Mac and June 18 on Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

CCP Games Unveils 2024 Roadmap for EVE Online

2024/01/19

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Today, CCP Games released a 12-month development roadmap for spacefaring MMO EVE Online. Pilots can look forward to two astronomic EVE Online content expansions, the first of which will unlock the ability to capitalize on new resources in null security systems, design player-owned ship SKINs, experience enhanced Corporation Projects, and much more. CCP Games will also deploy a new map for EVE Vanguard in 2024, enabling Founders’ Access users the opportunity to explore uncharted territory.

Learn more about CCP Games’ 2024 plans for EVE Online in this EVE News update: EVE Online Directors’ Letter.

“EVE Online continues to grow and thrive thanks to our dedicated community of capsuleers. 2024 promises to unveil never-before-seen frontiers for our pilots to pioneer,” said Snorri Árnason, Game Director for EVE Online. “Our players’ journeys into uncharted territories will echo across the stars and battlegrounds of New Eden. I speak on behalf of the entire EVE Online development team in saying that we can’t wait for our pilots to experience all we have in the pipeline to further evolve the EVE Universe.”

“This year, our focus is to expand the core foundations of EVE Online – conflict, identity, and community,” said Bergur Finnbogason, Creative Director for EVE Online. “With two expansions jam-packed with fresh features and mechanics, players can look forward to more options for personal expression, fortifying community ties, and collaborating with fellow EVE players to further shape New Eden.”

The first content expansion for 2024 will empower players to customize sovereign space through new technology, features, and mechanics. The expansion will also introduce ship customization via player-designed SKINs, building upon the SKINR system from the EVE Online: Viridian expansion. Pilots will have the opportunity to share their SKIN designs and to sell their custom-manufactured SKINs for PLEX. Additionally, Corporation Projects will be further elevated to a central role in corporate life within New Eden, introducing more diversified tasks, customizable goals, and deeper connections to ongoing events and the economy. Corporations will also be able to create tasks for non-members, providing a crucial recruitment avenue and opportunities for players to bolster confidence and earnings.

The expansion will also introduce a new map for EVE Vanguard, EVE Online’s integrated first-person shooter module currently in early development. The map will allow players to explore uncharted planetary surfaces and delve into industry-related gameplay, establishing the start of a symbiotic relationship between spacefaring and ground-based actions that promise to have far-reaching impacts on New Eden in the future.

Further information on EVE Vanguard’s six-month roadmap for the start of its Founders Access can be found here.

Enter The Vault With Arena Breakout S3 Out Now

2024/01/19

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Global game developer MoreFun Studios, a subsidiary of Tencent Games, announced today that Arena Breakout’s Season 3 ‘Enter The Vault’ update is now available on Android and iOS mobile devices. Choose a faction to receive faction assault rifles, outfit yourself with new weapons, and watch your six as you squeeze past the new TV Station map’s tight corners. Engage in close-quarters combat to eliminate new bosses Kurt, Rolf and Bernard, then breach the vault before the other team gets there first. Be the first to claim highly sought-after classified intel to ensure your faction maintains its edge in Kamona’s never-ending war.

Load up and get ready – in the TV Station, stealth isn’t always an option. Use new firearms like the fierce Groza, the FAMAS assault rifle, the AUG and the Suomi submachine gun to clear corners, but beware of Kurt, Rolf and Bernard. The ruthless boss commanders will stop at nothing to prevent teams from breaching the elevator that leads to the vault.