Author - Jerry Paxton

Highrise City! The Metro & Planes DLC Out Now

Deck13 Spotlight is pleased to announce their ongoing support, in the form of patches and free content, with fans now getting the first expansion for Highrise City! The Metro & Planes DLC is available now for 2.99$, an amazing price point that allows players to create even more realistic cities and immerse themselves in an experience not to be missed.

Highrise City, the ambitious PC Steam ‘blockbuster’ city builder from FourExo Entertainment and Deck13 Spotlight, has built up and captivated a dedicated community constantly playing the unique mix between classic city builders and complex economy simulation. This unique format blows away recent competition for those who have experienced Highrise City’s complexity.

The new Metro & Planes DLC offers a new option for players to design their cities and create even more realistic environments and economy branches. The new airport adds a new way to trade resources and to increase the wealth of your cities. Use the all new metro system to optimize your public transport. The newly created metro uses a complex spline-based rail system which allows you to easily create complex metroline systems, to build even more realistic cities. Additionally, the new additions to the public transport will further lower the costs to your citizens, enabling them to travel even further distances to their designated workplace.

Blasphemous 2 Collector’s Edition Revealed

Global publisher and distributor Selecta Play is excited to reveal the content for the eagerly awaited physical boxed Blasphemous 2 Collector’s Edition, which will be released across Europe and North American specialist retailers on Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5 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.

Selecta Play 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.

GamingShogun 2023 Holiday Gift Guide Series – Streamer Gear

Best Streaming Webcam

Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra

The Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra delivers stunning, “DSLR-like” video thanks to its large sensor, f/1.7 aperture, and 4K30 resolution. It shines in low light and offers a beautiful background blur, but a limited field of view might cramp group calls. While pricey, the Kiyo Pro Ultra delivers exceptional image quality for streamers and content creators.

Price: $299.99

Razer Link

Best Streaming Controller

Loupedeck Live S

Loupedeck Live S packs a punch in a petite package. This stream controller boasts haptic touch buttons, handy knobs, and dynamic profiles for seamless switching between software. Build quality is solid, the software’s simple and intuitive, and it even shines beyond streaming with native support for photo editing and music creation.

Price: $149.00

Loupedeck Link

Best Streaming Light

Elgato Key Light Air

The Elgato Key Light Air bathes you in adjustable, flicker-free LED light, perfect for streamers and video conferencing. The app control is a breeze, brightness and temperature are just a tap away, and its minimal footprint saves desk space. While the base footprint is larger than expected for a “mini” light, the sturdy build and wireless connectivity make it a versatile and user-friendly option for creators seeking an upgrade over basic desk lamps.

Price: $99.99

Elgato Link

Best Streaming Microphone

RØDE PodMic USB

The RØDE PodMic USB is a versatile beast, offering both XLR and USB connectivity for podcasting, streaming, and beyond. Its dynamic capsule delivers rich, broadcast-quality sound with a crisp mid-focus, while the built-in DSP sweetens the deal with subtle adjustments like punch, sparkle, and warmth.

Price: $199.00

RØDE Link

Best New Gear

Elgato Prompter

The Elgato Prompter elevates content creation with its sleek, 9-inch display and versatile compatibility. It shines for solo videos, effortlessly mirroring your script while maintaining eye contact. The included backplates adapt to various cameras, simplifying setup, and its multi-purpose display lets you monitor chat, slides, or Zoom calls alongside your script.

Price: $99.99

Elgato Prompter

Shout! TV Unveils Holiday Classics Programming

Shout! TV has it all this holiday season. Beginning December 20, Shout! TV will feature all-holiday programming with a week full of festive frights, throwback delights, visits from Santa Claus, and the MST3K Yule Log! On December 21st, viewers can tune in for #ThrowbackThursday featuring holiday episodes of classic TV like The Beverly Hillbillies, ALF, and The Carol Burnett Show! Then, on Christmas Eve, hold onto your stockings for ‘Twas the Fright Before Christmas programming featuring a spooky double feature of Black Christmas and Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2. Additional programming will include holiday classics like A Christmas Carol, Scrooge, The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t, Jack Frost, and many, many more! To see the entire week of holiday programming, please see the schedule below.

Also, Shout!’s family of channels will be decking the halls with festive programming on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day on The Carol Burnett Show Channel, Johnny Carson TV, the Mystery Science Theater 3000 Channel, Scream Factory TV, TokuSHOUTsu, and more.

SCHEDULE

Shout! TV
(12/20 – 12/26) SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING – ALL TIMES PSTALL TIMES IN PDT

Wednesday December 20th

  • 12:00 AM: MST3K: Santa Claus
  • 2:00 AM: MST3K: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
  • 4:00 AM: 12 Days of Christmas Eve
  • 6:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In
  • 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM: The Carol Burnett Show
  • 11:30 AM: The Weird Al Show
  • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Dennis the Menace
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: The Tim Conway Comedy Hour
  • 2:00 PM: 12 Days of Christmas Eve
  • 4:00 PM: An American Christmas Carol
  • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: The Johnny Carson Show
  • 10:00 PM: Black Christmas

Thursday December 21st: #ThrowbackThursday (All Classic Throwback TV)

  • 12:00 AM/PM: Dragnet
  • 12:30 AM/PM – 2:30 AM/PM: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
  • 2:30 AM/PM: Route 66
  • 3:30 AM/PM – 4:30 AM/PM: The Tim Conway Comedy Hour
  • 4:30 AM/PM – 6:00 AM/PM: Dennis The Menace
  • 6:00 AM/PM – 7:30 AM/PM: Father Knows Best
  • 7:30 AM/PM: The Weird Al Show
  • 8:00 AM/PM – 9:30 AM/PM: ALF
  • 9:30 AM/PM: The Best of Flip Wilson
  • 10:00 AM/PM – 11:30 AM/PM: The Beverly Hillbillies
  • 11:30 AM/PM: The Carol Burnett Show

Friday December 22nd: Holiday Film Block

  • 12:00 AM/PM – 2:00 AM/PM: Christmas Comes To Willow Creek
  • 2:00 AM/PM – 4:00 AM/PM: Christmas For A Dollar
  • 4:00 AM/PM – 6:00 AM/PM: The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
  • 6:00 AM/PM – 8:00 AM/PM: Hats Off To Christmas!
  • 8:00 AM/PM – 10:00 AM/PM: Mary Christmas
  • 10:00 AM/PM – 12:00 AM/PM: Mr. St. Nick

Saturday December 23rd: Mix of Classic/Drama Holiday Films

  • 12:00 AM/PM – 2:00 AM/PM: A Christmas Carol: The Musical
  • 2:00 AM/PM – 4:00 AM/PM: Peter, Paul and Mary: The Holiday Concert
  • 4:00 AM/PM – 6:00 AM/PM: 12 Days of Christmas Eve
  • 6:00 AM/PM – 8:00 AM/PM: An American Christmas Carol
  • 8:00 AM/PM – 9:30 AM/PM: A Christmas Carol
  • 9:30 AM/PM – 10:00 AM/PM: The Christmas Carol
  • 10:00 AM/PM – 12:00 AM/PM: Yes Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus

Sunday December 24th: Christmas Eve (‘Twas the Fright Before Christmas block at 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM)

  • 12:00 AM – 10:30 AM: The Johnny Carson Show
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: The Best of The Carol Burnett Show
  • 12:00 PM: Elvira’s Movie Macabre: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
  • 2:00 PM: MST3K – Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Danger 5
  • 5:00 PM: Black Christmas
  • 7:00 PM: Silent Night, Deadly Night: Part 2
  • 9:00 PM: Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers The Martians
  • 11:00 PM: The Johnny Carson Show

Monday December 25th: Christmas Day

  • 12:00 AM: 12 Days of Christmas Eve
  • 2:00 AM: The Black Candle
  • 3:30 AM: The Christmas Carol
  • 4:00 AM: MST3K – Santa Claus
  • 6:00 AM: MST3K: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
  • 8:00 AM: MST3K – The Christmas Dragon
  • 10:00 AM: Scrooge
  • 11:30 AM: Hats Off To Christmas!
  • 1:30 PM: Yes Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus
  • 3:30 PM: 12 Days of Christmas Eve
  • 5:30 PM: An American Christmas Carol
  • 7:30 PM: ALF
  • 8:30 PM: A Christmas Carol
  • 10:00 PM: The Christmas Carol
  • 10:30 PM: The MST3K Yule Log

Tuesday December 26th: Mix of Film/TV

  • 12:00 AM – 1:00 AM: Denji Sentai Megaranger
  • 1:00 AM – 2:00 AM: Gekisou Sentai Megaranger
  • 2:00 AM – 3:00 AM: Gosei Sentai Dairanger
  • 3:00 AM – 4:00 AM: Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger
  • 4:00 AM – 5:00 AM: Mirai Sentai Timeranger
  • 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM: Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
  • 6:00 AM: Kamen Rider
  • 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM: Kamen Rider Ryuki
  • 7:30 AM: Kamen Rider Zero-One
  • 8:00 AM: Ultraman
  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Return of Ultraman
  • 10:00 AM: Stingray
  • 10:30 AM: Terrahawks
  • 11:00 AM: Car 54, Where Are You?
  • 11:30 AM: C.P.O. Sharkey
  • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
  • 6:00 PM: Snowtime!
  • 8:00 PM: An American Christmas Carol
  • 10:00 PM: The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
Scream Factory TV: December 24

  • 24 hours of Bob Clark’s OTHER Christmas story: Black Christmas.

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Mystery Science Theater 3000 Channel: December 24 and December 25
December 24 – Invention (Gift) Exchange Marathon & Yule Log

  • 12:00 AM: 2017 MST3K Yule Log
  • 1:00 AM: Demon Squad
  • 3:00 AM: Starfighters
  • 5:00 AM: Being from Another Planet
  • 7:00 AM: The Shape of Things to Come
  • 9:00 AM: Teen Age Strangler
  • 11:00 AM: The Unearthly
  • 1:00 PM: Tormented
  • 3:00 PM: Crash of Moons
  • 5:00 PM: The Batwoman
  • 7:00 PM: Hercules Against the Moon Men
  • 9:00 PM: Pod People
  • 11:00 PM: 2017 MST3K Yule Log

December 25 – Christmas Day (Winter and Christmas related Episodes)

  • 12:00 AM: The Painted Hills
  • 2:00 AM: The Touch of Satan
  • 4:00 AM: Girl in the Gold Boots
  • 6:00 AM: The Day the Earth Froze
  • 8:00 AM: Cinematic Titanic: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
  • 10:00 AM: Space Mutiny
  • 12:00 PM:  Rifftrax: Icebreaker
  • 2:00 PM: Mitchell
  • 4:00 PM: Santa Claus
  • 6:00 PM: Santa Claus Conquers the Martians
  • 8:00 PM: The Christmas Dragon
  • 10:00 PM:  Jack Frost
The Carol Burnett Show Channel: December 25, 5:30PM – 8PM

  • 5:30PM – Season 8, Episode 13: Attention, all personnel: incoming guest star…Alan Alda! This festive episode features Alda as a department store Santa, and as Eunice’s brother Larry, visiting Mama and The Family for Christmas.
  • 6PM – Season 3, Episode 11: Carol’s old friends Garry Moore and Durward Kirby visit for the holidays, contributing to a fast and funny toy ad and a tongue-twisting courtroom sketch. Also: it’s poker night on “Carol & Sis.”
  • 7:30PM – Season 11, Episode 13: Ken Berry guest stars as a husband who finds a visit from a man from the water department leads to friction with his wife (Carol.) Elsewhere: Mrs. Wiggins and Mr. Tudball celebrate Christmas Eve.
Johnny Carson TV: December 25

  • Christmas episodes featuring Buddy Hackett, Richard Pryor, Jimmy Stewart, Diane Keaton, Adrienne Barbeau, Sally Field, John Lithgow, Danny DeVito, Buddy Hackett, and more.
TokuSHOUTsu: December 24 and December 25

  •  Holiday episodes of Super Sentai, Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and more!

Atomic Heart – Trapped in Limbo Gameplay Trailer

Today publisher Focus Entertainment and studio Mundfish are excited to announce that Atomic Heart’s second DLC will release on Feb. 6, 2024, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. The “Trapped in Limbo” DLC – available as part of the Atomic Pass – will take players back to the strange and colorful world of Limbo to uncover new mysteries as they fight to find their way out. It comes complete with amazing enemies, weapons of unique appearance, and a host of exciting revelations. Mark your calendars and get an exciting first look at this new explosive chapter in today’s gameplay trailer!

In addition, Atomic Heart and the Atomic Pass are offering discounts up to 50% off on PlayStation, Xbox and Steam this week. Don’t miss your chance to grab it before the DLC releases!

To the depths of P-3’s mind

Atomic Heart’s “Trapped in Limbo” DLC picks the story up immediately after the end of the main game, this time continuing a different ending from the one that the “Annihilation Instinct” DLC followed. It introduces new sections of the twisted Limbo world bursting with fan-favorite challenges, but this time with a unique Limbo flavor! While diving into this wild new gameplay, players will be tasked with helping P-3 break through a series of dizzying obstacles, uncover the secrets of his past and the world of Limbo, and demolish unique-looking opponents with marvelous weapons in a combat extravaganza. In order to rise from the depths of Limbo to the top and free P-3’s mind from his demons, players will have to do everything they can to overcome the changed rules of the game. The “Trapped in Limbo” DLC holds the key to finding out the fate of Major P-3, and it is up to players to survive in this enigmatic world with inverted logic.

As they fight, run, jump and slide across the platforms, players will be collecting apples to unlock skills and weapons, as well as gold coins to unlock up to seven unique skins that can be equipped in the main campaign!

DAVE THE DIVER X DREDGE Official Trailer

In 2023, MINTROCKET’s Dave the Diver and Black Salt Games’ DREDGE sailed into the collective hearts of gamers all around the world with their seafaring adventures that are as exceptional as they are different and a surprise collaboration between the two was revealed at The Game Awards 2023. New fish types, new recipes, and a new NPC all from the world of DREDGE are to be added to Dave the Diver via the free Dave the Diver – Dredge Content Pack, which will be available December 15th for PC and Nintendo Switch™. Take advantage of the chance to get both games at a discounted price with the Dredging & Diving Bundle on Steam, also available on December 15th.

“It was pretty awesome to see great success for another studio inspired by the infinite possibilities of an ocean-faring adventure, especially one with fishing at the core of the experience much like our own,” says Game Director Jaeho Hwang of MINTROCKET. “Creating this crossover DLC is what our passionate fans in the community have been eager for, so combining our two distinct flavors in this DLC makes so much sense. We hope it’s full of fun experiences for all players.”

“We’ve been fans of MINTROCKET’s Dave the Diver since early access and like millions of others, have enjoyed hours exploring the Giant Blue Hole,” says the Black Salt Games team. “We were amazed to find our admiration was mutual when their team reached out to us after we launched DREDGE, our own contribution to the rising Rod-like genre. This collaboration marries two unique fishing experiences and showcases what’s great about the gaming spirit in our community; celebrating each other’s work and delivering a great time for our players.”

Santa’s Workshop Comes to PowerWash Simulator

Ding dong merrily on high! FuturLab® and Square Enix Collective®’s smash hit PowerWash Simulator has just released a new free Christmas update for PC, PlayStation and Xbox players. The update includes one brand new map of Santa’s Workshop with over 500 dings – more than any other PowerWash Simulator level! Plus, new cosy cosmetics and one elf’s Christmas tale of chaos.

Kirsty Rigden, CEO, FuturLab said: “To spread some holiday cheer, we wanted to say thank you to our amazing player base by gifting this festive map to the community over Christmas. I’m so proud at the level of detail our team has poured into this pack, with over 500 sub-tasks and an environment that really encapsulates the joy and magic of the season.”

Alaskan Road Truckers Ice Road Expansion Out Now

You’ve mastered the road. You’ve conquered the Alaskan frontier. Now it’s time to take on your next adventures as Green Man Gaming Publishing, Movie Games S.A, and Road Studio S.A are thrilled to release two new content drops and a quality-of-life update for Alaskan Road Truckers.

First up on your new adventure is the Ice Roads Expansion, the first full expansion to be released, which takes you deeper into the frozen wilderness of Alaska than ever before! As well as new challenges, new locations, and much more, real-life Alaskan Road Trucker Lisa Kelly (featured in the History Channel’s Ice Road Truckers) joins the game as a playable character!

Here’s what’s new in the free Ice Roads Expansion:

  • New region – Ice Roads
  • New mountain and cliffside roads
  • A new playable character – Lisa Kelly!
  • 7 new cargo types
  • 7 new logistic locations
  • 8 new points of interest
  • New mechanic: breakable ice
  • New mechanic: Ferry transport (available in Summer)
  • New consumables
  • Snow all year long in the Ice Roads DLC area
  • Tons of secrets and Easter eggs

The Ice Roads Expansion is available for free for anyone who owns Alaskan Road Truckers.

Sunrise GP – Steam Announcement Trailer

Developed by Garage 5, Sunrise GP had its Nintendo Switch release earlier this year, and now the publisher Gamedust is pleased to announce that the game will race onto the Steam platform in 2024.

This action racer game, combined with road trip vibes, will take its players on an exhilarating ride around beautiful scenery. The game blends high-speed racing tempo with laid-back road trip vibes while players scout the stylized scenery dressed in soft and soothing lighting. Additionally, to the above, synth wave music complements the game style, and racing accelerates each race, creating a more memorable player experience.

Let’s not forget that the game is inspired by European classic cars, and with additional customization features, players will have the opportunity to joyride across retro-inspired, vibrant locations and capture the moment with the help of Photo Mode. The multiplayer mode with split-screen capability will invite up to four players to the rip-roaring gaming session. Challenge Mode, in a series of single-player modes, will be available and make up the titular Grand Prix. On the PC platform, players will be able to enjoy the sunny, breathtaking locale, lively atmosphere and Grand Prix races solo or with friends. So buckle up, grab some snacks and enjoy the ride!

UNITED 1944 Survivor In-Depth Trailer

Spanish developer Novarama is thrilled to celebrate tte Early Access launch of UNITED 1944, their innovative multiplayer FPS title set in World War 2. Having received wide acclaim across its several public betas enjoyed by thousands of players, UNITED 1944 is a unique blend of shooter, strategy and survival that brings this brutal moment in human history to life.
Featuring two game modes, three large maps, more than 20 weapons, and over 40 skills, UNITED 1944 is a rich multiplayer FPS that is as addicting as it is satisfying. Players can jump right into the fury of the largest battles of WWII spanning from the French Countryside and Northern Africa, to D-Day France, all while taking part in 16v16 battles of classic domination! Whether you’re scavenging for resources, defending outposts, fortifying bases, crafting your gear, or just fighting the enemy to the last, there’s lots to do and the battles are rooted in realistic but fun gameplay.

In addition to the classic domination mode, players will also be able to jump into the unique extraction-based Survivor mode, where everyone’s an enemy and survival is anything but guaranteed. Look for resources, explore the city, and set up improvised bases anywhere as you fight for survival. Build, raid, kill, steal, scavenge, and destroy as you need for survival. Play for as long as you want, do your best to stay standing, and make it out with as much loot as possible. Do you have what it takes to survive? Catch an in-depth look at this, the highlight of the show:

This content is only the beginning and there’s a lot more coming to UNITED 1944 starting as soon as this month and into early 2024, as the development team at Novarama is excited to share a roadmap of what’s to come, including new weapons, a Soviet Town map, new skills, game systems, a game mode update, and more.

In the twilight battles of WWII, UNITED 1944 blends the intensity of shooter gameplay with crafting, building, strategy, and teamwork. Inspired by late-war guerrilla skirmishes, choose between team-based urban warfare or solo survival in a historically rich setting. Explore this no man’s land to find resources you can use to craft weapons and gear that will turn the tide of battle. Use the environment to your advantage: build defensive walls, set mines, and set up outposts to gain territorial advantage. Choose from 40+ skills to play your part: a sniper from the rooftops, a frontline medic, or a demolition expert. Switch up your roles and weapon loadouts mid-battle. Customize your hero: be a soldier, a resistance member, a civilian. Write your own World War II story.