Author - Jerry Paxton

Liquidation Early Access Launch Trailer

2 months ago

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Publisher MicroProse and developer Divio are proud to announce that Liquidation is available today in Steam Early Access.

To celebrate the launch, the team has also released a brand-new launch trailer, showcasing the brutal conflict that awaits players on the dying world of Veá.

Blending fantasy and science fiction into a unique tactical RTS experience, Liquidation pits three radically different factions against one another in a desperate war over Quenrium, a mysterious substance capable of sustaining life on a planet pushed to the brink of extinction.

Designed around meaningful tactical decision-making rather than overwhelming army sizes, Liquidation rewards smart positioning, careful army composition, timely ability usage, and strategic battlefield control. Whether commanding the fanatical Twilight Crusade, the resourceful Scourge Alliance, or the infernal Legion, players will discover distinct playstyles, unique units, and powerful commanders capable of turning the tide of battle.

Launching in Early Access marks the beginning of Liquidation’s journey alongside its community. Throughout Early Access, the development team will continue expanding and refining the game, with player feedback helping shape future updates, improvements, and new content.

Expeditions: Samurai Details Its Early Access Plan

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Why will Expeditions: Samurai launch in Early Access, one might ask? For the veteran developers at Campfire Cabal, who already created three games in the Expeditions series, Early Access is a reminder of the good old Kickstarter days of Expeditions: Conquistador. Getting in touch with fans and players early will make sure the game shapes up just as the players want it to. Feedback on features, balancing, exploration, stealth, combat, general gameplay, and more will allow the developers to fine-tune Expeditions: Samurai to perfection – because a good blade, like a good game, is forged through many strikes.

Over the course of Early Access for Expeditions: Samurai, three major updates are planned. And while detailed plans are already in place, player feedback will determine what these updates actually deliver and add to the game – so consider this your invitation to help sharpen the blade. If you want to be part of the journey from the very beginning, make sure to join Early Access on August 7th, 2026 and take the first cut at shaping the game’s fate. But if you’re a wait-and-see type of gamer (patience, after all, is a typical virtue for a Samurai), add Expeditions: Samurai to your wishlist or join the Discord server to get every update, sharp and on time.

Your Journey to feudal Japan starts on August 7th, 2026, when Expeditions: Samurai sets sail into Early Access on Steam.
Wishlist the game on Steam now: https://thqn.net/es-steam

Razer Unveils Sanrio Keycap Blind Box Collection

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Peripherals News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the latest expansion of its collaboration with Sanrio®, adding an irresistibly cute Keycap Blind Box collection. Featuring beloved characters including Hello Kitty®, Cinnamoroll™, Pompompurin™, My Melody™, and Kuromi™, the latest drop combines collectible charm with keyboard customization, giving fans a fun new way to personalize their gaming setups.

Razer Keycap Blind Box – Sanrio Edition Cute, collectible, and special, the Razer Keycap Blind Box brings five iconic Sanrio favourites to the keyboard: Hello Kitty®, Cinnamoroll ™, Pompompurin™, My Melody™, and Kuromi™. A rare chrome-plated design is also hidden inside select boxes, appearing in just 1 of every 24. Character assortment is randomized, so specific characters can’t be selected. Compatible with most keyboards that use MX cross-stem switches, every keycap adds a little extra charm to any setup.

Razer Keycap Blind Box – Sanrio Edition $19.99 USD MSRP Available at selected Target stores and Target.com only.

Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor Expansion Gameplay Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, 2K and Hangar 13 revealed the first look at gameplay for Mafia: The Old Country’s Man of Honor Expansion, arriving next week on August 14 for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The reveal included a new gameplay trailer and details for the expansion in a blog post from Hangar 13 Design Director, Josh Zammit.

Two New Story Chapters

Man of Honor features two new story chapters that take place during the early days of Enzo Favara’s service to the Torrisi crime family. Enzo will team up with respected mafioso Ennio Salieri, familiar to fans of the Mafia series as the Don in the original Mafia. Players will get a new look into a younger Salieri before his emigration and rise to power in America.

New Free Ride Content

The Man of Honor expansion also includes new content for Free Ride mode, where players can take on Challenges and Jobs given by Salieri himself, including races, combat, and stealth encounters. Salieri’s Challenges have an increased level of difficulty and include brand-new mission types. Players can also earn new outfits, vehicles, and horses, alongside powerful weapons and Charms.

For the latest information on Mafia: The Old Country, visit mafia.2k.com/the-old-country, and follow the game across YouTube, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Bloober Team Celebrates Rutger Hauer’s Legacy in Observer: System Redux

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Bloober Team, the global leader in immersive psychological horror video game experiences, today released a new video celebrating Rutger Hauer’s final role as lead character Daniel Lazarski in Observer: System Redux. Marking seven years since his passing in 2019 and nearly nine years since the game was first released in 2017, the game’s lead designer, Wojciech Piejko, shared new behind the scenes details of Bloober Team’s collaboration with Hauer to create a unique cyberpunk experience that delivered a full-circle moment in his legendary career.

“We showed him the game, and for him it was a…bit of an emotional moment. We were so inspired by Blade Runner and his work…he said it was like a circle, like ‘I inspired you with this movie and now I can go back to this cyberpunk universe’.” – Wojciech Piejko, lead game designer at Bloober Team

Available on all major platforms and most recently launching on Nintendo Switch 2 last month, Observer System Redux has stood the test of time as an enduring and immersive Cyberpunk experience thanks to Hauer’s performance as elite investigator Daniel Lazarski. As Lazarski, players will find themselves in the year 2084 where war is endless, corrupt corporations possess unthinkable power and a mysterious cyber-plague has decimated the population. In pursuit of his missing son, Lazarski must utilize a device known as the Dream Eater to hack into the minds of the dead and dying and risk his own sanity to uncover the terrible truth.

The newly released Nintendo Switch 2 version of Observer: System Redux gives players unprecedented freedom in experiencing the harsh and unrelenting cyberpunk world of 2084. Players will be able to enjoy the game anywhere at any time when playing in handheld mode, or play docked to experience the game in its highest visual fidelity. This new version of the game also supports the mouse feature of the Joy-Con 2 controllers, as well as optional motion controls for even deeper immersion.

Observer: System Redux is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 and all other major platforms.

Borderlands 4 Bounty Pack 4 Now Available

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, 2K and Gearbox Software released the Version 1.9 update for Borderlands 4, including Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions.

Bounty Pack 4: Murders and Acquisitions

Bounty Pack 4 includes the narrative expansion Murders and Acquisitions, in which players will venture through a polluted desert canyon known as the Toxic Scowl to assist Levaine, leader of the Electi, in settling a score between feuding Ripper factions. This all-new repeatable mission features a new boss, three new mini-bosses, and new exclusive loot including one new Pearlescent weapon and six new pieces of Legendary gear.

Available alongside the narrative content, Vault Card 4 allows players to earn desert-chic rewards, including 24 cosmetic items and four pieces of rerollable gear, through gameplay.

Bounty Pack 4 is available in two parts for individual purchase: the core narrative expansion, Murders and Acquisitions, and Vault Card 4. More information on rewards can be found in the blog here.

Story Pack 2: FL4K and the Last Resort, All-New Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker, and Bounty Pack 5

Launching September 10 alongside the Version 1.10 update, Story Pack 2 centers on the return of the legendary beastmaster and playable Vault Hunter from Borderlands 3. Players received a first glimpse at this all-new narrative campaign following FL4K making their triumphant return in the official Story Pack 2 Teaser Trailer.

September 10 also marks the launch of an all-new playable Vault Hunter, Loveless the Hacker. Loveless is an ex-Anshin hacker turned assassin equipped with high-end cybernetics and a self-created digital virus that can digistruct into a physical extension of her will. Players received a first look at Loveless in her official Vault Hunter Teaser.

Also coming September 10 is Bounty Pack 5, featuring new narrative mission content and Vault Card 5. More details regarding this upcoming Bounty Pack will be shared closer to launch.

Players that own Borderlands 4 Super Deluxe Edition are automatically granted access to all of the content from the Bounty Pack Bundle (Bounty Packs 2, 3, 4, and 5) and Vault Hunter Pack (Story Packs 1 and 2), while Borderlands 4 Deluxe Edition grants the Bounty Pack Bundle. Bounty Packs and Story Packs are also available for individual purchase.

For the latest information on Borderlands 4, visit www.borderlands.2k.com, and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Saber Announces Rideshare Stimulator an Immersive Taxi Driving Game

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Saber Interactive, the studio behind standout sim titles like SnowRunner, RoadCraft, Bus Bound, and more, today announced a new immersive driving sim that puts you behind the wheel of your own bustling rideshare business: Rideshare “Stimulator”. Developed by UNIGINE, discover a realistic driving experience in a city buzzing with life, featuring true-to-life traffic systems and unpredictable passengers, ensuring you never witness the same story twice.

“Rideshare “Stimulator” is a fun combination of relaxing and driving simulation gameplay. Saber has had a lot of success in the sim space and we are excited to release something new and different in the category,“ said Steve Allison, Chief Business Officer at Saber Interactive. “In Rideshare “Stimulator” players will have exaggerated experiences a real rideshare driver might, or might not, see in real life, rooted in the concept of unpredictability and diverse connections people make every day. Every passenger you pick up is a chance to hear and experience a different story.”

Rideshare “Stimulator” gives you a realistic, vibrant open world, brought to life by an endless variety of exciting, unpredictable passenger stories. Dodge traffic and race the clock to get your riders where they’re going, each with a tale to tell ranging from the hilarious and captivating to just plain weird. Follow the rules of the road, master your vehicle, and keep your passengers happy to earn good ratings that help you grow your business with new and upgradable rides. Just don’t get distracted with whatever’s happening in the back seat! You never know who you’re going to pick up next.

Key Features

Expand Your Rideshare Business: Your driving style and the condition of your vehicle directly influence how passengers react, affecting your overall rating, reviews, and tips.
Meet Unpredictable Passengers: Each ride presents players with unique and unpredictable passenger stories, ensuring a diverse and engaging gameplay experience.
Dodge Real-world Traffic & Pedestrians: The city comes to life with dynamic real-world traffic. Wait for traffic lights, yield to pedestrians, and navigate the intricacies of a well-regulated traffic system.
Experience a Living, Breathing City: A visually stunning game world, crafted to offer immersive environments. Cruise through streets inspired by both European and American cities, each with unique charm and beauty.
Master Intuitive Car Controls: The game provides intuitive and accessible car controls, designed to offer an enjoyable driving experience for all players.
Maintain Your Vehicle: Between rides, keep the car clean, fix what needs fixing, and make sure it’s ready for whoever gets in next.

Rideshare “Stimulator” is coming later this year to Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and is available to wishlist now. For the latest news and updates from the game, visit https://saber.games/rideshare, and follow along on Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube.

Kusan: City of Wolves Available Now

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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High-octane action, stylized hip-hop beats, and the vibrant glow of neon in a corrupt cyberpunk city await as Kusan: City of Wolves releases today with critical acclaim on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, with physical versions available for PS5 and Switch. You’ll need precision, style, and the right skills to take down Jin’s former commander and protect the city’s most dangerous cargo — a girl fitted with a city-grade atomic weapon.

Jin, an ex-soldier turned gun-for-hire, is the hero of Kusan: City of Wolves. Take him through over 54 brutal hand-crafted stages where each boss battle tests your timing and ability to survive. Let nothing stand in your way as you customize and upgrade your skillset allowing you to experiment with your personalized loadout. Prepare to make the city of Kusan your neon-noir playground backed by a standout hyper hip hop soundtrack. Listen to the full soundtrack now!

Key Features:

Stylish Top-Down Combat: Master brutal and precise gameplay, where every movement matters and stylish combat is just part of the job. Utilize Jin’s signature weapons the War Hand and Quantum Knife, alongside frenetic gunplay to save the city and prevent atomic disaster.
54 Brutal Hand-Crafted Stages: Finesse your way through 54 intense stages spanning multiple chapters that include skill-based puzzles, challenges, and that sought-after S-rank for perfectionists.
Beastly Boss Battles: Face towering foes with distinct mechanics and high-stakes patterns. Learn, adapt, and execute to survive these cinematic duels that push timing and tactics to the limit.
Build the Perfect Killing Arsenal: Build your ideal loadout through the Techtrix, earn more resources with stronger builds, and continue upgrading. Strategically place your skills and upgrades to tailor a loadout that matches your preferred playstyle.
Adrenaline-Fuelled Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in an adrenaline-fuelled score from hip-hop artist Loptimist, serving heavy doses of energy every step of the way.
Graphic-Novel Storytelling: Follow Jin’s missions through dynamic comic-panel cutscenes with sharp frames and cinematic pacing that tell a gritty tale of violence, corruption, and fractured loyalties.
Neo-Noir Atmosphere: Explore the rain-soaked pixel-art metropolis where Jin is ready to cross every line to save the girl.

Get your hands on Kusan: City of Wolves now wherever you play. Master the adrenaline-fueled flow state of combat and save the city on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch!

Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires Out Now

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Stardock today released Galactic Civilizations IV: Federations & Empires, an expansion that replaces the series’ single government track with four completely distinct forms of government. The base game gives players one way to govern. Federations & Empires rebuilds the entire Government screen around each form’s own resource, core loop, and free hero ship, so picking one means playing what feels like a different strategy game. The expansion is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, and direct through Stardock for $24.99, and it ships alongside a free Version 4.0 update for every Galactic Civilizations IV owner.

“Our goal is that each government type changes the way players play the game,” said Brad Wardell, Lead Designer of the expansion. “Each government has its own special ships, resources, improvements, and more.”

New forms of government each giving a new game experience
Players now have five distinct ways to govern a civilization in Galactic Civilizations IV: the free Colonial Charter included in Version 4.0, and four new advanced governments introduced in the expansion.

The Governments include:

Colonial Charter: the starting government. Light-touch, flexible, and approachable for existing players and included for free in v4.0.
Oligarchy: three Councilors split power across Commerce, Industry, and Governance. Market forces shape the destiny of the civilization, and the player focuses on investments, equities and political favors.
Technocracy: a continuous Optimization Grid replaces policies. Run simulations to preview outcomes. Players construct massive Optimizers to send to their worlds who execute the player’s instructions.
Empire: Imperial Decrees that scale with the size of your domain. Vassal management, rebellions and a general focus on extracting as much as possible from vassals to empower the homeworld.
Federation: the apex civilian government. Players must build consensus with their worlds with the reward being partner worlds that are greater than the sum of their parts.

Politics that pushes back
Federations & Empires introduces four Political parties: Militarists, Progressives, Traditionalists and Industrialists, whose influence rises and falls based on what is actually happening in your empire. Parties make demands, form coalitions, and put pressure on which policies you can pass.
Elections, coups, popular revolutions, and secession crises are driven by game state, not random rolls. Run an Empire badly enough and the people rise up. Let your military faction grow too strong during an unpopular war and your general may seize power. The player always has a meaningful choice in the resolution.

Free for Galactic Civilizations IV owners: the v4.0 update
Every Galactic Civilizations IV owner receives Version 4.0 at no cost. That update is also where the Colonial Charter ships, alongside the following.

Map Editor: Players can place stars, clusters, anomalies, and home worlds by hand and save the result as a reusable map.
Custom Maps: Players can start a game on any hand-built galaxy instead of a random one. They can also trade maps with the community!
Turn Notifications: Everything that needs attention each turn now surfaces directly on the main screen.
Mini Map: A whole-galaxy overview is always available in the sidebar.
Institutions: Leaders can be assigned to run Institutions that boost a civilization’s science, manufacturing, military, and more.
Diplomacy & Trade: The deal-making screen has been redesigned so players can assemble and read multi-item trades at a glance.
AI Improvements: Opponents are smarter across exploration, warfare, diplomacy, and government play.

KOEI TECMO Locks in December 10th Release Date for Attack on Titan 3

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force announced that Attack on Titan 3, the latest instalment in the Attack on Titan action game series, will be released Dec. 10, 2026 for the PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC Windows via Steam®.

Attack on Titan 3 is the riveting culmination of Omega Force’s action game series, depicting the story of Attack on Titan from its survey corps beginnings to its dramatic conclusion. In this title, fans will dive into the action by taking on the role of a member of the Scout Regiment to relive the historical events that shaped the world alongside the iconic cast of Attack of Titan.

In addition to the standard edition available in digital and physical format, fans can pre-order a special Steelbook™ launch edition with ICONART on all physical platforms. A Digital Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order, and features the base game, the Digital Artbook, a character customisation pack, an original equipment pack, a starter item pack, and a 72-hour Early Access key**.

Players who pre-order a digital copy of the game will receive the “Wings of Freedom Earrings” customization item as a digital pre-order bonus, while everyone who purchases a physical or digital copy of the game*** will receive the “Wings of Freedom Hoodie” customization item as an early purchase bonus.

All players with existing Attack on Titan 2 or Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle save data will receive additional in-game bonuses (saved data must be stored on the same console used to play Attack on Titan 3). More details will be shared at a later date.

Attack on Titan 3 is currently in development and is scheduled to release Dec. 10, 2026 on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, XBOX Series X|S and PC Windows via Steam®. The game will include Japanese voices with texts in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish.

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