Author - Jerry Paxton

Stray Out Now on Mac PCs

2023/12/05

The critically acclaimed and award-winning cat adventure game Stray, published by Annapurna Interactive and developed by BlueTwelve Studio, is now available on Mac via the Mac App Store, joining its current availability on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox and PC via Steam.

Taking advantage of the breakthrough performance of Apple silicon and powerful software technologies like MetalFX Upscaling that accelerates graphics performance with high quality visuals, Stray delivers a smooth and immersive gaming experience across the entire Mac lineup with Apple silicon. Every new Mac, including the new MacBook Pro with the powerful M3 family of chips and supercharged iMac with M3, can run demanding games with great performance, long battery life, and breathtaking visuals. The new MacBook Pro and iMac join the rest of Apple’s amazing industry-leading lineup, including MacBook Air, Mac mini and Mac Studio.

In Stray, players take the role of a stray cat who must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Along the way, the cat befriends a small flying drone, known only as B-12. With the help of this newfound companion, the duo must find a way out.

Stray is an award-winning game, including Best Independent Game and Best Debut Indie Game at The Game Awards, PlayStation Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards, Best Debut at the Game Developers Choice Awards and Most Innovative Gameplay at the Steam Awards, as well as more than 20 nominations that include EE Game of the Year, Best Game and Debut Game at the BAFTA Awards and Game of the Year at the D.I.C.E. Awards.

Gangs of Sherwood Out Now

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

NACON and Appeal Studios are delighted to announce that their new co-op action-adventure game Gangs of Sherwood is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Epic Games Store, Steam).

This new video presents the threats that Robin Hood’s band of merry men will have to face: the vile Sheriff of Nottingham is not their only enemy. Not only has the Sherrif surrounded himself with a fearsome army, but he is also backed up by lieutenants who are every bit as powerful as they look. To wipe out the resistance, the tyrant has enlisted mighty warriors such as Guy of Gisbourne and the Prioress of Kirklees. You will need to call on your full range of abilities and build devastating synergies with your teammates to vanquish your foes and free the people from the yoke of the Sheriff.

4 reasons to join the adventure:

Discover the legend of Robin Hood as you have never seen it before, in a science-fantasy world where the Mediaeval age is infused with futuristic tech
Play as one of the iconic heroes updated for modern tastes, such as Maid Marian, the expert assassin; Friar Tuck the healer monk able to protect your team; Little John, the warrior with steel fists; and of course Robin Hood, the most famed archer of all
Take part in epic, dynamic battles, and tailor your skills to your playing style
Stronger together: you can experience the adventure on your own, or in cooperation with up to 4 players to create powerful synergies and spectacular chain combos to vanquish the Sheriff’s armies

Gangs of Sherwood is a story-driven co-operative action-adventure game for 1 to 4 players with fast-paced gameplay and high replay value in a reimagined world based on the legend of Robin Hood. Exploiting the powers of the Lionheart stone, the Sheriff of Nottingham’s armies have built up untold power and are oppressing the people of England more than ever. In a unique science-fantasy version of the Robin Hood legend, the game features explosive combat, spectacular combos, and co-op gameplay for fans of epic battles and challenges in stunning environments

Pacific Drive Release Date Trailer

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Pacific Drive will send players on a road trip of a lifetime when the driving survival adventure game releases Feb. 22, 2024 for PlayStation 5 and PC, Ironwood Studios and publishing partner Kepler Interactive announced today. The highly anticipated title’s release date was revealed within a new trailer debuted at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcase while a Deluxe physical edition of Pacific Drive was also unveiled, to be distributed later next year by Maximum Games.

Take a brief glance behind the curtain of the Olympic Exclusion Zone’s past, the engrossing expanse at the heart of Pacific Drive. Once a shining jewel in the Pacific Northwest, it now sits behind a 300-meter wall, closed to the outside world and left to mysterious phenomena and the forces of nature. Explore distinctly fascinating new biomes as you drive deeper into the unknown; chart the Zone, uncover its hidden history and try to outrun the deadly anomalies of this surreal place.

Get behind the wheel of a uniquely capable station wagon, maintaining and upgrading your ride with life-saving tools while navigating treacherous terrain, gathering supplies and surviving tense encounters with the land’s dangerous hazards. Mysterious voices reach your car’s radio the further you drive, offering questions and dire warnings – leaving you to wonder who or what remains in this desolate place. Will you survive or become another relic in the Zone’s haunting landscape?

The Pacific Drive: DELUXE EDITION is a retail exclusive that features the base game, a set of three art cards from the heart of the Olympic Exclusion Zone, traveler’s journal, deluxe sleeve, reversible coversheet as well as a pack of in-game cosmetic items for your station wagon.

Homeworld 3 to Launch On March 5

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Launch sequence initiated. Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Publishing announced today that Homeworld 3, the highly anticipated new chapter in the award-winning sci-fi strategy series, is releasing worldwide on PC via Steam® and the Epic Games Store on March 8, 2024. Players can now pre-order Homeworld 3 starting today to experience the best-in-class 3D strategy game. Additionally, pre-ordering the Fleet Command Edition or Collector’s Edition provides the ability to start playing the game early on March 5, 2024.

Homeworld 3 was lauded as the 8th most anticipated PC game of 2024 as determined by a panel of 70 members of the global games industry. Also, during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Showcase, a new behind-the-scenes documentary looking at the making of Homeworld 3 was revealed. Ahead of the documentary’s official release this December, viewers of the digital showcase were treated to a sneak peek at a new trailer for the documentary, which can be viewed here.

Rob Cunningham, CEO of Blackbird Interactive, commented, “Homeworld 3 is a game 20+ years in the making. The team has gone all out to develop the ultimate cinematic sci-fi strategy game our very patient fans deserve. Blackbird Interactive was born to create this game and we can’t wait to get it in the hands of sci-fi lovers and a whole new generation of PC gamers in March of 2024.”

“The Homeworld community has waited actual decades for this launch. We’re thrilled that their wait will finally be rewarded this March as players will be able to command the Mothership and continue their adventures,” said Steve Gibson, President of Gearbox Publishing. “We’re grateful to BBI for their incredible work, and to the players for communicating with us and ultimately trusting us with Homeworld’s legacy. Hopefully they feel that we’ve done it proper justice.”

Homeworld 3 is now available to pre-order in the following editions: Standard, Deluxe, Fleet Command and Collector’s. Anyone who pre-orders Homeworld 3 will unlock the Kushan Carrier War Games Skin. Additionally, players who pre-order the Fleet Command Edition or Collector’s Edition of Homeworld 3 can experience the full game 72 hours ahead of the global launch. The Homeworld 3 Deluxe Edition, Fleet Command Edition and Collector’s Edition all include the Year One Pass featuring new downloadable content that will be released throughout the year, crafted for the cooperative War Games roguelike mode. This new content will feature playable factions for the War Games mode.

Homeworld 3 Standard Edition | $59.99
- Base Game
- Pre order bonus – Kushan Carrier War Games Skin
- Homeworld 3 Deluxe Edition | $79.99
- All contents of the Homeworld 3 Standard Edition
- Year One Pass
Homeworld 3 Fleet Command Edition | $89.99
- Play the game 72 hours early on March 5, 2024
- All contents of the Homeworld 3 Deluxe Edition
- Homeworld 3 Soundtrack (Digital)
- Multiplayer Name Color (Digital)
- Ship Decals (Digital)
- Engine Trail Color (Digital)
- Banners (Digital)
Homeworld 3 Collector’s Edition | $174.99
- Play the game 72 hours early on March 5, 2024
- All contents of the Homeworld 3 Fleet Command Edition
- WW2-Inspired Spotter Deck
- Homeworld 3 Logo Keychain
- Lithograph
- True-to-Scale Homeworld 3 Ship Figures including:
  - Mothership Khar-Kushan
  - Hiigaran Torpedo Frigate
  - Hiigaran Destroyer
  - Hiigaran Recon in Delta Formation

Solium Infernum Release Date Trailer

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

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

League of Geeks, developers of the hugely successful indie strategy game Armello and roguelite colony sim Jumplight Odyssey, have today announced that Solium Infernum will launch February 14th, 2024, on PC via Steam. The news comes alongside a new Infernal Strategy trailer which was shown at the PC Gaming Show. The studio also teased an upcoming multiplayer playtest in early 2024.

Solium Infernum is a political grand strategy game of subterfuge, intrigue, and betrayal set in Hell. Based on the acclaimed cult classic from Vic Davis, players fight to become the rulers of Hell’s infernal regions. The game includes both a single-player mode with all-new story-driven scenarios and skirmishes and online multiplayer with custom asynchronous matches for up to six players.

As one of the eight great Archfiends of Hell, players must outwit and outmanoeuvre their rivals to claim the empty Infernal Throne through a mastery of devious political and military strategy. With a litany of tactics awaiting their command, players will bluff, backstab, and sow betrayal on their pathway to victory. Solium Infernum also brings a range of game options, from 2-4 hour single-player matches to epic, weeklong, six-player multiplayer matches requiring only a few minutes to play every day.

Batman: Arkham Trilogy Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Warner Bros. Games and DC today announced Batman: Arkham Trilogy is now available for the first time on Nintendo Switch™. The compilation of Rocksteady Studios’ award-winning videogames brings together the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight in one iconic package, complete with all previously released downloadable content (DLC) from all three titles. Batman: Arkham Trilogy was developed for Nintendo Switch™ by Turn Me Up Games.

Additionally, the compilation features the new Batman character skin* inspired by the suit from the Warner Bros. Pictures hit 2022 film The Batman, which is available now exclusively in Batman: Arkham Knight on Nintendo Switch™ and will be available in Batman: Arkham Knight on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC beginning Dec. 15.

Developed by Rocksteady Studios and released in 2009, Batman: Arkham Asylum is the first installment in the iconic Arkham series. The game sets the stage for DC’s “Arkhamverse” that fans know and love today, and introduces players to a unique, dark, and atmospheric adventure, taking them into the depths of the infamous Arkham Asylum. Featuring an original story, players move in the shadows as Batman to instill fear amongst enemies and confront The Joker and Gotham City’s most notorious villains, including Harley Quinn, Bane, Killer Croc, Poison Ivy, and Scarecrow, who have taken over the asylum.

SUPERNORMAL Release Date Trailer

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

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

Independent developer Hitori De Productions is thrilled to unveil a new trailer for its horror game SUPERNORMAL. Inspired by the highly anticipated Allison Road, the title offers players a psychologically intense horror experience set within the confines of a seemingly ordinary apartment. Developed in Unreal Engine 5 and permitted by Allison Road’s original creator, SUPERNORMAL is designed to support both next-gen and past-gen platforms. The latest trailer highlights the advanced capabilities of next-gen graphics and teases the eerie potential of what Allison Road could have evolved into.

In SUPERNORMAL, players step into the shoes of Detective Wyatt, tasked with solving the mysterious disappearance of Masato Sakamoto’s daughter. The game intricately weaves detective work and puzzle-solving, immersing players in an environment where every detail could be a clue. Unique features such as using a microphone to communicate with paranormal entities elevate the gameplay, creating an intensely personal horror experience.

Starbreeze to Develop and Publish Dungeons & Dragons Based Game

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Starbreeze Entertainment today announces that it has licensed the world’s greatest roleplaying game – Dungeons & Dragons® – to be used in the upcoming Project Baxter game. Starbreeze licenses the IP from Wizards of the Coast, the IP-holder of Dungeons & Dragons® and a division of Hasbro, Inc. The upcoming game is planned to be released in 2026, with Starbreeze acting both as developer and publisher.

The game, with the internal codename Project Baxter, set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons® will carry the signature Starbreeze game cornerstones of co-operative multiplayer, lifetime commitment through a Games as a Service-model, community engagement and a larger than life experience. Project Baxter will launch on all major platforms in 2026 and include cross-play. The game will be produced in Unreal Engine 5.

“It is hard to imagine a better pairing than Dungeons & Dragons® and Starbreeze – both with their foundation in cooperative and community driven experiences, ‘play it your way’ and infinite replayability. When looking at prospective IPs for our future projects, Dungeons & Dragons was always at the top of our list and I’m incredibly happy to announce this license. I want to thank Wizards of the Coast for being such a great partner. Development of the game is in full swing, and we are excited to deliver an amazing Dungeons & Dragons action-adventure in 2026.”, says Tobias Sjögren, CEO of Starbreeze.

“Dungeons and Dragons is having an extraordinary year” says Eugene Evans, SVP Digital Strategy and Licensing at Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro. “Our gaming brands, including Dungeons & Dragons, continue to attract great partners as we execute our plan to grow our digital games portfolio through licensing and development. Our collaboration with Starbreeze is a prime illustration of this strategy. Given their impressive games and passion for Dungeons & Dragons, we are confident that they will create an experience that will delight fans worldwide.”

Stay tuned for more information about Project Baxter on Starbreeze’ webpage www.starbreeze.com and social channels X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.

Universal Studios Holidays 2023 Review – Grinchmas, the Wizarding World, and lots More!

2023/12/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Misc Review, News, Reviews

The holiday season has once again hit the beautiful hills of Universal Studios Hollywood and, with it, comes Grinchmas and Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!

Grinchmas is back at the Universal Plaza location with a massive Grinchmas Tree! The festivities become even more eye-catching at night when all the beautiful lights begin to glow. The Universal Plaza is not the biggest area, so be in line for the tree-lighting ceremony early, as it gets pretty long. Once inside the plaza, you can enjoy pictures with Max and the Grinch! You can even enjoy a large assortment of Grinchmas-themed goodies from the food stands around the plaza. Our pictures with the Grinch and Max were amazing; the Grinch was everything you would expect him to be. Max was the sweetest dog, and his soulful eyes were magical.

Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter brings the yuletide season to J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. I love seeing Hogsmeade all decked out for the season. The park introduced spooky Death Eaters for the Halloween Horror Nights event, and seeing the transformation to the merriest time of year is outstanding. Walking around the snow-capped buildings, grabbing a hot butterbeer from the Hog’s Head Tavern, and taking a spin on Flight of the Hippogriff was a blast, and we spent so much time just walking around the streets and shops. We even witnessed a wand ceremony at Olivanders, and one of our party members was selected for it! Even though the Southern California sun was beaming down on us during our visit, the Universal Studios set decorators did such a good job we felt colder than it was. I have no idea if or when the Diagon Alley expansion will happen at our Hollywood park, but I would love to see it happen. I need to ride on the Hogwarts Express! Also, stick around in the evening as the Holiday Lights at Hogwarts Castle show is spectacular.

Over in Super Nintendo World, not much has changed regarding bringing in the holiday season, but given the popularity of the land and its young age, I am not surprised. You can still enjoy everything that Super Nintendo World has to offer during the holiday season, such as eating a great meal at the Toadstool Cafe and racing against Bowser in Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge! On the day we ventured into the Mario Bros.-inspired glory, guests needed a reservation to get on the ride and get into the cafe, so be sure to make one early if you’re interested! Aside from the ride and cafe, there is a great gift shop with Super Nintendo World goodies only found at Universal Studios. It’s a great place to find stocking stuffers for the people on your Christmas list!

The world-famous Universal Studio Tour didn’t change much for the holiday season, although it is still jam-packed with various fun experiences and glimpses of movie magic. I would love to see Courthouse Square up close and personal one day, but on our Studio Tour that evening we had to avoid the area altogether (maybe they were filming there?). We also didn’t go through Earthquake, which was a bummer as I am a much bigger fan of experiences with practical effects work rather than movie screens and 3D glasses – but, I digress… Overall, the studio tour is a must-do event at Universal Studios – it’s tradition!

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Universal Holidays is a must-see event filled with joy and fun for the whole family. The event runs from now until January 1st, 2024 (so weird to type that!) and the Universal Holidays experience is included with the cost of general admission. Be sure to check out the Universal Studios website for ticket information and more!

Truck & Logistics Simulator Out Now

2023/12/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Truck & Logistics Simulator, the open-world transportation simulator with cross-platform multiplayer from the sim vets at Aerosoft and developer Simula Games, completes its delivery with a version 1.0 launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One today. The simulator is already available on Nintendo Switch.

Manage a fledgling logistics company with a handful of forklifts to its name on an immersive journey to transform it into an industry titan. Tackle missions and challenges to fund the acquisition of everything from delivery vans to heavy trucks. Master over 30 vehicles, each with realistic physics and damage systems, as well as fully detailed interiors, while facing multi-step delivery missions where the right vehicle is the key to success.

Use profits from completed jobs to customize each vehicle in the fleet to match personal preference or address specific mission parameters. Load up vans and trucks with precious cargo and travel to the delivery point, avoiding speed cameras and police patrols on the lookout for reckless drivers eager to cut corners and expedite deliveries. Learn the intricacies of each vehicle with steering wheel support on PC and consoles for added immersion.

A work order shared is a burden lessened, so team up for greater profits in cross-platform multiplayer that supports up to 24 simultaneous drivers. Collaborate on multiplayer-specific jobs like escorting heavy transport convoys with specialized equipment. Explore the world with a partner to unearth hidden secrets across a diverse environment, experiencing waterways, rural hills, and industrious metroplexes throughout the full day/night cycle.

“Truck & Logistics Simulator fans know to expect a high-fidelity experience from their developers,” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “We are excited to bring the 1.0 release onto platforms today, giving the community the meaty experience their appetite demands from simulation games.”

Truck & Logistics Simulator version 1.0 launches today on Steam for Windows PC for $19.95/€19.95 and digitally on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $29.99/€29.99. The retail box version releases on December 7th. It features English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, and Simplified Chinese-language support.