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.
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!
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.
3D Realms and Pet Project Games are excited to announce the first Steam Early Access content drop for RIPOUT: the Payload Update. This update adds all-new payload missions and levels, the Machine Pistol, a new sidearm to mow down enemies, and additional garments to do it in style! But you aren’t the only one getting new toys. The monstrosities that lurk in the darkness also gain access to the Geist, a module that allows them to turn invisible. Luckily, your trusty Pet Gun can steal it to give you a tactical advantage as you complete missions.
The Payload Update is live today along with new bug fixes and game balance updates based on community feedback.
In RIPOUT, you’ll face off against mutant monstrosities transformed by Cell, a human-made biological weapon that has turned its sights on its creators, able to adapt their bodies in grotesque ways. Use your trusty biomechanical Pet Gun to gain a tactical advantage over your enemies by ripping weaponry off them while exploring procedurally generated derelict spaceships, collecting loot, and customizing your character to survive whatever dangers lurk around the corner.
Payload Update Features
Payload Missions: Blast into additional levels with the brand-new Payload Delivery mission type. Deliver a critical payload through the mutant onslaught to receive your loot!
New Sidearm: Tear through monstrous enemies quicker than ever with the new Machine Pistol sidearm!
Additional Garments: Unlock two new full suits.
New Module: The new Geist module will allow you to become invisible – but beware – your enemies gain invisibility, too.
Tutorial Improvements: Tutorial, lobby and navigation updates make RIPOUT easier to tear into than ever before!
Additional Updates: In addition to new content, the Payload Update brings with it more bug fixes and balance updates to the easy and hard difficulty modes.
From the rubble and wreckage of all the mercenaries on Rubicon 3, only one can stand at the top. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ is adding Ranked Match with patch 1.05 available on all platforms beginning Dec. 19, when the climb to become the top pilot on Rubicon begins. The critically acclaimed title from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and FromSoftware, Inc. (ELDEN RING™, DARK SOULS™) is currently available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam®. Visit the official website for more details.
The major updates in the 1.05 patch are:
Ranked Match – NEST is getting an upgrade! Pilots will now be able to choose Ranked Match in order to compete with other foes and rivals as they clash, fight, and blast their way to the top of the leaderboards, one pile of scrap metal after the other. Fight all the way up to S-Rank in 1-on-1 and 3-on-3 matches.
Customizable Nameplates – In Custom and Ranked Matches, players will be able to customize a Name Plate, which will display their emblem and other information about their ranked skill. New Name Plates can be earned with Nest Points, which are received from participating in Ranked Matches, or depending on the results of the Ranked Matches.
In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, a mysterious new substance called Coral was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity’s technological and communications capabilities. Instead, it caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System. Almost half a century later, Coral has resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe. Extra-terrestrial corporations and resistance groups fight over control of the substance. ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON puts players in this desolate world, where they infiltrate the planet as an independent mercenary and find themselves in a struggle over the substance with rival corporations and rogue factions.
The Creative Live! Audio A3 aims to be your one-stop shop for high-quality recording and playback, all packed into a compact and affordable USB audio interface. Let’s dive in and see if it hits the right notes.
Setup is a breeze, with the A3 being instantly recognized by most computers. The included software, Sound Blaster Command, offers basic recording and playback controls, but more advanced users might crave a more robust DAW integration. The hardware controls are well-spaced and intuitive, making adjustments on the fly easy.
Sound quality is where the A3 shines. It boasts 24-bit/96kHz recording and playback, and it delivers. Audio comes through clean, crisp, and detailed, whether you’re capturing instruments and vocals or simply enjoying hi-res music. The built-in mic preamps are surprisingly good, offering clear and gainful amplification for XLR mics.
The A3 is versatile, offering two combo jacks for mics, instruments, or line-level sources, dedicated headphone jacks with individual volume controls, and balanced and unbalanced outputs for speakers or mixers. The mixer knob allows for easy blending between the mic and monitor input, which is ideal for podcasting or streaming. However, the lack of MIDI I/O might be a dealbreaker for some musicians.
At around $140, the Creative Live! Audio A3 offers excellent value for the sound quality and features it provides. It’s a great option for home producers, podcasters, and even casual listeners who want to step up their audio game. However, if you need more advanced features or MIDI connectivity, you might need to look elsewhere.
The Creative Live! Audio A3 is a compelling choice for anyone looking for a high-quality and affordable USB audio interface. Especially so if you are a starter streamer/content creator and want to improve your audio quality from a basic headset/microphone setup. It delivers excellent sound quality, versatile features, and intuitive controls, all at the budget-friendly price of $149.99. However, the lack of MIDI I/O and limited software might hold back more demanding users.
PeDePe and Aerosoft are pleased to announce the release of City Bus Manager’s first ever DLC, titled E-Bus & Green Energy, is available to purchase for PC via Steam at the price of €9.99!
City Bus Manager became an instant hit when it first launched on early access in November 2022, grabbing the attention of management game fanatics, and of the real world bus industry for its potential to recreate and improve real bus routes all over the world, inspiring generations of players to build efficient and inclusive transportation routes. With the new “E-Bus & Green Energy” DLC, state-of-the-art technologies are introduced to the game,creating a more sustainable future for all fleets!
A trailer with gameplay scenes from the DLC “E-Bus & Green Energy” can be seen here.
Starting today, the E-Bus & Green Energy DLC brings ten new buses, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology allowing fleets to operate in the streets with the environment in mind. At the same time, it is important to become active in the complex energy market, including customisable electricity contracts, the development of a charging infrastructure and the provision of PV systems. Managers should always keep an eye on their own CO2 quota in order to not only achieve an exemplary carbon footprint, but also to earn attractive environmental bonuses.
In the “E-Bus & Green Energy” DLC, players also have the opportunity to make the future a little greener in the truest sense of the word. By planting new plants in the city, you can also make an active contribution to environmental protection. New scenarios and random events also add to the reality of running a transportation empire, so be ready!
Features:
A total of ten new electric buses, from minibuses to impressive double-deckers
Establishment and expansion of charging infrastructure at car parks and bus stops
Photovoltaic systems for an independent power supply
Attractive environmental bonuses with the help of a good carbon footprint
Developer and publisher False Prophet has released the second major content update for its dark turn-based tactical RPG BEAST, now called BEAST: False Prophet to better reflect the game’s true vision and deeply rooted narrative. “This update will allow players to complete our game from start to finish with up to 40 hours of varied missions. We’re hoping this will generate enough sales for us to continue fixing bugs and polish the game to its final release in 2024.” says Piotr Pacynko, Founder of False Prophet studio. To celebrate the new name and content, the studio will be giving the game its biggest discount yet of 40% during the Steam Winter Sale.
Aside from being the studio’s name, False Prophet now serves as the game’s subtitle due to its deep connection to the story. Throughout protagonist Anton’s personal journey during the story, he must uncover the truth amongst a myriad of lies – hence the name False Prophet. The game takes place during a tumultuous time, set in the Dark Ages, and inspired by Carpathian legends. In BEAST: False Prophet, there is only lesser or greater evil.
BEAST: False Prophet offers two main ways to play: either play it safe and focus on team oriented tactics, or unleash the Beast and rush in for an all-out brutal assault. Each have pros and cons, so you will need to choose wisely depending on how things unfold on the battlefield. Playing it safe allows your allies to gain various buffs. Once your insanity meter reaches its threshold, you have the opportunity to turn into the Beast allowing your inner demon to come forth, giving you access to devastating attacks to shred through your foes. While becoming the Beast does grant you more power, enemies become less predictable and gain additional abilities of their own.
With 26 Beast abilities, 60 weapon types, 16 companions, 45 playable missions, and there’s plenty of content to enjoy during a 40-hour playthrough of BEAST: False Prophet. The game is also available in a variety of languages including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Polish.
The second major update for BEAST: False Prophet is live now for free and contains a plethora of new features. For a full list of patch notes, please visit the official BEAST: False Prophet Steam page.
Today, THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios are excited to release two additional DLCs for MX vs ATV: Legends Season 2 – The Compound Pack, featuring the official testing grounds from KTM (called RD Field) AND the Ricky Carmichael Farm in one large DLC. The 2nd DLC is the Husqvarna Pack 2023 and brings you the latest licensed Husqvarna Bikes. For a more detailed look, check out the trailer for the Compound Pack here:
The Compound Pack includes 6 tracks plus a huge free ride environment: The KTM RD Field (the official testing grounds of KTM) brings 2 Supercross Tracks and an Enduro circuit, while the Ricky Carmichael farm features 2 Supercross Tracks, 1 National plus a huge & updated freeride area for throwing insane scrubs & stunts! This DLC will be will be available at an SRP of € 9.99 / $ 9.99 / £ 7.99.
The Husqvarna Pack includes the latest MX models from 2023: TC125, TC250, FC250, and the mighty FC450. These vehicles will be available at an SRP of € 4.99 / $ 4.99 / £ 3.99. A loyalty discount of 20% will be added to the price for owners of the Husqvarna Pack from ’22.
The base game MX vs ATV: Legends is required to play both DLCs.
MX vs ATV: Legends is being developed by Rainbow Studios and published by THQ Nordic. The base game is available at an SRP of € 39.99 / $ 39.99 / £ 34.99 for PC, PS4, XB1, PS5, XSX.
Techland is ready to start weaving Winter Tales with the newest update and an in-game celebration. Gifts from Above Event include many joys of the season, such as a tree to decorate, Santa air-dropping presents, and new wintry weapons! In true Dying Light fashion, not all is merry and bright, as players will have to face bone-chilling horrors of new enemies, such as Uncle Snow and the Naughty Infected. The update and event are released today, Dec. 19, at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 11 am GMT, and ends on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 11 am GMT.
As a special gift from Techland, starting today, players will be able to claim the Hakon Bundle for free.
Get into the festive spirit by watching the Winter Tales trailer and visit the Pilgrim Outpost for more information on Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
We’ve also prepared a handy infographic to illustrate some interesting in-game 2023 stats, be sure to check it out below!
To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light 2 Stay Human players, we invite them to join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube – we’ll be waiting!
