Author - Jerry Paxton

Alone in the Dark New Gameplay Trailer

2023/11/13

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

Lots of new (unedited!) gameplay scenes, unsettling enemies, and suspicious surroundings can be found in the new trailer, ‘Looking for Jeremy,’ for Alone in the Dark:

Immerse in gloomy neighborhoods and dangerous situations, questioning what’s real and what’s not. Ammo is scarce, and the monsters are pure nightmare material—sometimes it’s better to run and avoid fights.

The scenes will vary depending on whether you’re playing as Emily or Edward, making it worth experiencing both perspectives with two playthroughs. However, no matter how safe a moment may seem, the tide can quickly turn…

Hollywood Animal Announcement Trailer

2023/11/13

Jerry Paxton

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

In this cruel business, the law of survival is the only one that really matters. In Hollywood Animal, scale dizzying creative heights, enjoy glamour and debauchery, face dark deeds and accept unpleasant compromises. This is the true face of Hollywood of the 20th century. Wishlist the game now on Steam and take a first peek at Tinseltown’s twisted underbelly in the announcement trailer below:

Weappy, the game’s developer, are staying true to the story-driven approach the studio is best known for in titles such as This Is The Police and Rebel Cops, this time combining it with all the depth and complexity of the finest economic simulators. Hollywood Animal boasts everything we love about the genre – building, resource management, upgrades and much more – but what really matters is what choices you make, and the all too human stories that get written along the way.

Build exactly the studio you want. Make it a multi-billion-dollar monster, or a trash factory that challenges “good taste” at every opportunity. Do whatever you like, if you can keep the whole thing afloat. This game doesn’t tell you how to play or limit you in anything.

Of course, the film industry is just one part of a much larger world. Wars and social upheaval, censorship and corruption, strained relations with the government and criminal disputes. Make your moves behind the scenes, form unexpected alliances, lie and betray.

Any approach is good – we are, after all, only animals. You can stick to the law – or stay on the authorities’ good side. You can raise the screenwriter’s salary – or remind him about the prostitute he strangled, which you yourself had hushed up. You can delay a film’s release to avoid competition – or ask your friends in the mafia to clear the whole calendar.

You’ll want to take great care, when picking the actor for the lead role in your Civil War epic. But in Hollywood Animal, it’s just as important how many ribs you’ll have to break before he accepts the part.

Corsair Unveils K70 KORE SE Gaming Keyboard

2023/11/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today announced a vibrant addition to the K70 CORE gaming keyboard lineup: the K70 CORE SE. Touting CORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches, the K70 CORE SE delivers the same performance as the acclaimed K70 CORE, winner of 33 industry awards, in an eye-catching white-silver-yellow color palette.

K70 CORE SE comes equipped with CORSAIR MLX Red linear mechanical switches, which offer a finely-tuned typing experience reviewers describe as “absolutely sublime.”* These pre-lubricated switches ensure silky smooth key travel, and are tightly constructed to reduce stem wobble. The result is reliable, satisfying actuation for up to an astounding 70 million keystrokes. Two layers of sound dampening foam eliminate annoying clacks, echoes, and pings as well, instead delivering softened, subdued acoustics that pleasantly surprise you every time you type.

“Even with tough competition, the CORSAIR K70 CORE stands out with excellent switches, board foam, and a multi-function dial that was previously reserved for high-end keyboards.”

– Kunal Khullar, Digital Trends

The K70 CORE SE is built to be sustainable too – both for the planet and for your setup. The keyboard’s sturdy bottom case is constructed with 85% post-consumer recycled materials, making it the most eco-friendly gaming keyboard CORSAIR has ever produced. The durable aluminum top plate and tough PBT dye-sublimated keycaps ensure the K70 CORE SE will withstand years of gaming without wearing down.

The same premium features that made CORSAIR K70 keyboards world famous are found in the K70 CORE SE. The multi-function dial can be set to adjust volume, RGB brightness, zoom, and more with just a quick turn, and the programmable media button makes it easy to instantly control your music and video. These buttons, as well as RGB lighting, are easily set in CORSAIR iCUE software, with the option to save your custom settings on up to five on-board profiles to always have at the ready, wherever your games take you.

A trio of limited-edition keycap and mouse pad bundles also launches today exclusively from the CORSAIR webstore. These bundles include a specially designed MM350 PRO Extended XL 930mm x 400mm mouse pad with spill-proof stain-resistant micro weave, and PBT dye-sublimated keycaps, in three inspired designs: White Cherry Blossom, Steel Azure, and Steel Crimson.

*Kunal Khullar, Digital Trends

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized online retailers and distributors.

The CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR K70 CORE SE gaming keyboard, please visit:
https://www.corsair.com/k70-core-se

For a complete list of all CORSAIR keyboards, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/us/en/c/keyboards

ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON 4-Vinyl Record Set Available for Pre-Order

2023/11/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

A four-vinyl set of the ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON soundtrack is now available to pre-order. As a collection of the 47 atmospheric tracks inspired by the mech combat of the future, the set is a unique way to experience the captivating background music from the game. The album was composed by FromSoftware, Inc. featuring the work of composer Kota Hoshino, who worked on a variety of soundtracks for the series, as well as Shoi Miyazawa and Takashi Onodera from the studio’s sound team. The official soundtrack totals more than 2 hours of listening, evoking being in the midst of dynamic and heated mech battles on the remote planet of Rubicon 3.

The limited-edition set comes with an exclusive ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON slipmat, and the record sleeve and labels feature the defining key artwork of the game. The exclusive vinyl set is only sold through the Bandai Namco Entertainment online store here. Pre-orders will ship in time for the holidays with the release date scheduled for Dec. 15.

ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON brings back the mech action game franchise with a critically acclaimed game considered to be one of the best in the series. In the game, 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.

For the latest information, be sure to follow the game’s social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The game is part of PlayStation® Free Upgrades and Xbox Smart Delivery. The game is available with both English and Japanese VO, with text localizations in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Find out more about ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON on the official website.

Additional information on this title and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. can be found on www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, check us out live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/bandainamcous, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 | 2023 Races Roster Trailer

2023/11/10

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

Just as RaceWard promised: TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3, which until now comprised the official content of the 2022 Tourist Trophy, is now offering a new 2023 TT Races Roster DLC, featuring the official content of the 2023 edition of the event. Now available to buy for €14.99/ $14.99/£12.99, or free to download for owners of the Deluxe version of TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3.

Featuring the 2023 versions of the riders and their respective bikes, TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 now covers 43 racers in their updated versions, including 12 new unique competitors: not least Josh Brookes and his 2023 BMW M1000RR. Separately from the DLC, other new features and corrections, such as the new time trial mode, are also now available for all platforms, even for owners of the basic game.

This DLC was also released with a view to the forthcoming eSport season

King Arthur: Knight’s Tale Coming to Consoles

2023/11/10

Jerry Paxton

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

NeocoreGames is thrilled to announce that its critically-acclaimed dark fantasy role-playing tactical game, King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, is coming to consoles in 2024. Fans will be able to immerse themselves in the mystical realm of Avalon from February 22, 2024, when the game launches digitally for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

A unique hybrid between turn-based tactical games and traditional, character-centric RPGs, King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is a modern retelling of classic Arthurian mythology filtered through dark fantasy tropes, and presents a compelling twist on the traditional tales of chivalry.

The game originally launched on PC, following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2020 that earned the game a devoted and passionate fanbase. Since its original PC launch, the game has been lauded by critics, described by RPG Fan as “a top-notch tactical RPG” and “the definitive King Arthur game.”

Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game Case File 02: Fiery Angels Pre-Orders Open

2023/11/10

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Geek News, News

Free League Publishing today launched a pre-order with immediate early access for Case File 02: Fiery Angels, the first official expansion to the award-winning Blade Runner The Roleplaying Game.

Following the same deluxe format and packaging as Case File 01: Electric Dreams, included in the Blade Runner RPG Starter Set, Case File 02: Fiery Angels features a new thrilling investigative scenario and a host of in-world handouts, photos, maps, and more.

This new investigation starts off with the Blade Runners assigned to question a suspect arrested while trying to infiltrate the Wallace Corporation Memory Vaults. The case leads the team down a perilous path that explores the boundaries of Replicant technology and its consequences. The player characters need to contend with an array of physical, mental, and moral challenges.

Case File 02: Fiery Angels is a stand-alone adventure but also continues story elements from Case File 01: Electric Dreams. Written by Tomas Härenstam and Joe LeFavi (lead designers of the Blade Runner RPG), Case File 02: Fiery Angels is packaged in a deluxe boxed set that includes:

A beautifully illustrated and detailed scenario book with locations, characters, events, and leads to follow.
Eleven handouts, including a variety of in-world artifacts and Esper photos.
Seven full-color maps.
A custom manila envelope for the players to keep their evidence safe in.
Fourteen high-quality custom cards for non-player characters.

The pre-order gives immediate access to all of the above content in PDF format, ahead of the physical release early next year.

Braid Anniversary Edition Release Date Trailer

2023/11/10

Jerry Paxton

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

Thekla, Inc. today announced that Braid, Anniversary Edition is officially coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and Netflix on April 30, 2024. Originally released to critical acclaim in 2008 by Jonathan Blow, Braid is a puzzle-platformer that allows players to manipulate time in strange and unusual ways as they journey through unique worlds en route to rescuing an abducted princess. Upon initial release, Braid was heralded by critics with universal acclaim, myriad perfect scores and still holds a 93 on Metacritic.

Braid, Anniversary Edition reimagines what The A.V. Club called “the definitive indie game” for modern, high-resolution hardware via a variety of changes and updates that still preserve the fundamental integrity of the original release, including:

Improved sound and new mixes and variants of the soundtrack by Martin Stig Andersen (Control, Inside) and Hans Christian Kock
Hand-repainted graphics by original artist David Hellman
Animations with extra frames, for smoother in-game motion
Ability to switch back and forth between the old and new Braid on the fly
15+ hours of commentary featuring Jonathan Blow, David Hellman, Marc ten Bosch (Miegakure), Brian Moriarty (Trinity, Loom, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel), Casey Muratori (1935; Handmade Hero; Computer, Enhance!), Cris Moore (gamer, resident faculty at the Santa Fe Institute), Frank Cifaldi (Video Game History Foundation), Martin Stig Andersen, Hans Christian Kock, and Jakob Schmid.

Notably, the extensive and detailed developer commentary track offers a significant enhancement to the core Braid experience, as the Thekla, Inc. team offers their thoughts and insights into puzzle design, programming, visual art, math, the history of independent games and many other topics of interest to both fans and aspiring game designers alike.

“The goal is to make it the craziest, most-in-depth commentary ever put in a video game,” said Thekla, Inc. founder Jonathan Blow. “You can follow particular threads of commentary spatially, through wormholes that go from level to level to see evolutions of particular concepts; the commentary has lots of markup so we can circle stuff on the screen, point arrows at whatever visual detail we are talking about, show diagrams, play back recordings of gameplay to show what happens if you try doing this or that in a particular level, and many other capabilities.”

Braid, Anniversary Edition launches April 30, 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC and Netflix. The title will also be coming to Mac and Linux at a later date.

Knott’s Merry Farm 2023 Opens On November 17th

2023/11/09

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm. During the holiday season, the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights and miles of beautiful garland. New for guests this year, Knott’s melodrama company presents a reimagined Charles Dickens classic, A Calico Christmas Carol. The Bird Cage Theatre will also present the heartwarming Knott’s version of O. Henry’s classic tale of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi, 1885.

Christmas in Calico continues as the Snow and Glow experience fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while “snow” gently falls throughout Ghost Town. The Wilderness Dance Hall transforms into Santa’s Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends.

Knott’s own vocal quartet, the Calico Carolers, transports guests back in time to a Victorian Christmas as they perform the season’s songs throughout the streets of Ghost Town. In Calico Park, guests are serenaded by the a cappella group, The Sleigh Bells, with a soulful version of Christmas classics. A down-home dose of Christmas cheer is in store for those who join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies for a foot-stompin’ show with energetic music and comedy for the whole family. Yuletide cheer is in store with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment takes over the Calico Mine Stage with dancing and fun set to popular holiday tunes.

Over at the Walter Knott Theater, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang take to the ice in Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas. This guest favorite returns with the Knott’s Ice-Skating Ensemble and Snoopy retelling the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” re-imagined Peanuts style.

It’s not a holiday celebration without festive food. Throughout the park, guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including a Merry Farm favorite, the crispy breaded “Turkey Ball” filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce, or the Red Velvet Churro stuffed with peppermint bark cream cheese.

Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village is back with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing. Or make it a Berry Merry Christmas by shopping the Knott’s Berry Farm online Gift Guide for Marketplace favorites, collectibles, plush, apparel and more – perfect gifts for every Knott’s fan on your list.

Give the gift that keeps on giving all year with a 2024 Season Pass. A 2024 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2023 plus all of 2024, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Regular Season passes are as low as 10 payments of $7 after initial payment plus applicable fees and Gold Season Passes are as low as $9.50 after initial payment plus applicable fees. These offers end on January 7, 2024. Pricing and more information are available at knotts.com.

Turn your Merry Farm experience into a holly jolly hotel getaway with an overnight stay at The Knott’s Hotel. The Knott’s Merry Farm Hotel Getaway Package includes hotel accommodations, Knott’s Merry Farm admission for one day for each registered guest, and hotel parking. Upgrade to the Hotel Getaway Package + Breakfast for an unforgettable holiday celebration. For hotel reservations, please visit knotts.com.

For more information about Knott’s Merry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the hashtag #MerryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Valve Unveils OLED Upgraded Steam Deck

2023/11/09

Jerry Paxton

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

Valve, the gaming and hardware company behind Steam Deck and the Steam platform, is excited to announce Steam Deck OLED arrives November 16th.

Steam Deck OLED is the same powerful handheld PC gaming console experience as the original Steam Deck LCD, but with an HDR OLED screen, a longer lasting battery, faster WiFi, and a slew of tweaks and improvements across the board.

We’re introducing Steam Deck OLED in two storage options: 512GB and 1TB, and lowering the price of the Steam Deck LCD models. This new lineup means more options for players of all kinds to enjoy their Steam library on the go:

Steam Deck 256GB LCD: Now $399 (effective immediately)
Steam Deck 512GB OLED: $549
Steam Deck 1TB OLED: $649
Steam Deck 1TB OLED Limited Edition (translucent colorway): $679 (US/Canada only)

While supplies last (prices effective immediately):

Steam Deck 64GB LCD: Now $349
Steam Deck 512GB LCD: Now $449

We’re also now offering the Docking Station at $79.

Additional Steam Deck OLED details:

HDR OLED display designed from the ground up for gaming
30-50% longer battery life
Faster downloads with Wifi 6E
Improved thermals, and 5% lighter than the Steam Deck LCD models

Steam Deck OLED is available starting November 16^th at 10AM Pacific in the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and European Union, as well as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong via KOMODO (hyperlink to Komodo). More information available on our redesigned website, and over on Steam.