Author - Jerry Paxton

Jusant Launch Trailer

2023/11/01

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

DON’T NOD is thrilled to announce the release of their highly anticipated action-puzzle climbing game, Jusant, today. The game is available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S (including Xbox Game Pass), and PlayStation 5. It is also supported by Nvidia GeForce Now.

Jusant’s original soundtrack, composed by Guillaume Ferran, will be available on Steam; players can buy it alone or get the game and the soundtrack together in the Soundtrack Bundle. This remarkable soundtrack will also be available on digital platforms on day one, courtesy of our partner Kid Katana Records.

Watch the Jusant launch trailer here:

This new trailer features a closer look at the climbing gameplay, reconnecting with nature, uncovering the tower’s past, and adapting to climb new and more challenging environments. See more of the game’s beautiful biomes, the Ballast, and the different ways you can climb.

DON’T NOD CEO Oskar Guilbert enthuses, “2023 has been a huge year for us at DON’T NOD so far, with the release of Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, our 15th anniversary, and now Jusant’s release. We’re very proud of all the teams involved and the hard work they’ve put in to get us here. We hope players fall in love with the climbing, the atmosphere, and the story of Jusant.”

Hollyland Launches MARS M1 Enhanced

2023/11/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Hollyland is excited to announce the release of the MARS M1 Enhanced. This smart wireless video device redefines videography by integrating transmitting, receiving, and monitoring into one seamless solution.

The MARS M1 Enhanced is perfect for aerial photography monitoring, on-the-go surveillance, and wireless focus control. It is ideal for small, dynamic commercial photography teams and studios needing FPV or mobile monitoring. It offers flexibility and efficiency for videomakers who need fewer devices for greater convenience and mobility.

Equip Users With Versatility and Features
Gone are the days of juggling multiple devices to wirelessly monitor video during shooting. The MARS M1 Enhanced is designed for the future, with features that outshine its predecessors and competitors. Users can effortlessly switch between TX and RX modes with a single touch, ensuring optimal efficiency. When wireless mode is disabled, the device can function purely as a monitor featuring effectively reduced power consumption and minimized interference, which showcases its versatility.

The MARS M1 Enhanced supports one transmitter and two receivers, or monitoring on up to four separate standard mobile phones or tablets, or one receiver plus two monitoring mobile devices. It also works seamlessly with other powerful Hollyland devices, providing a comprehensive wireless video transmission solution – including the Mars 300 Pro, Mars 400s Pro, Mars 4K, and the upcoming Mars Pro/4k series.

Experience Unparalleled Visual Control
The MARS M1 Enhanced builds upon the powerful features of Hollyland’s popular original MARS M1. The 5.5-inch high-resolution LCD screen is a sight to behold. Peak brightness levels of up to 1000 nits and professional color calibration ensures authentic Rec. 709 color representation with its RGB fine-tuning capability.

The monitor has five preset, transferable, 3D LUT at 16/17/33/64/65 bits to ensure instant access to lifelike color rendering in all conditions. The HollyOS operating system has been comprehensively upgraded: the new, more straightforward user interface enriches the device’s image analysis capabilities, making them more intelligent and feature-rich and allowing the saving of the settings for later users. The OS now allows the control of key settings like:

RGB
3D LUT: 16/17/33/64/65 bits
Waveform: RGB waveforms with adjustable intensity/transparency/size
Vectorscope: Adjustable transparency/size
Histogram: Adjustable transparency/size
Focus Assist: Grayscale adjustment
Crosshatch: Set crossline color & width
Aspect Mark: Self-defined ratio adjustments
Zebra Pattern: Adjustable transparency/size
Anamorphic: Adjustable upper and lower limits value
Pseudo Color: Customizable
4X Zoom In
Flip

Powerful Video Transmission Performance
Achieve an extensive visual transmission range of up to 450ft (150m line of sight), and a transmission latency of only 0.08 seconds, with automatic frequency selection and smart channel scan to avoid interference.

Fractional frame rate support via SDI means the MARS M1 Enhanced works seamlessly with numerous switchers, cementing its role as a tool for television production and professional live broadcasting teams. The MARS M1 Enhanced offers versatile connectivity with HDMI input & loopout, and SDI input.

Say Goodbye to Pain Points
Bid farewell to all the inconveniences of traditional FPV and monitoring modes. The MARS M1 Enhanced combats common issues like confusion between TX and RX devices, mobility hindrances, poor battery life, and awkward interface setup. It is compact and lightweight yet powerful and versatile.

Exuding a sleek, technological, and minimalist aura, this device isn’t just about looks. With its DC port now featuring a locking mechanism to prevent accidental power loss, it guarantees performance without compromise.

The Hollyland Promise
Hollyland takes pride in its MARS 4K wireless video transmission system, another testament to its commitment to quality and technological advancement. This device is a worthy companion for videographers who seek high-resolution capabilities.

As an industry leader, Hollyland has consistently pushed the boundaries of videography solutions, ensuring creators have the best tools at their fingertips. The MARS M1 Enhanced is proof of Hollyland’s unwavering commitment to excellence.

Pricing and Availability
MARS M1 Enhanced Duo and MARS M1 Enhanced Solo will be available globally on November 1st for $979 and $499 respectively.

MARS M1 Enhanced on Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKPL53LN

For more information, please visit Hollyland’s official website: https://www.hollyland.com/

The Talos Principle II Launch Trailer

2023/11/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Devolver Digital and developer Croteam have released a stunning launch trailer for The Talos Principle II (https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/), the long-awaited sequel to 2014’s modern classic philosophical puzzler which cemented itself as one of the greatest puzzle games of all time while selling 2 million+ copies. The trailer arrives ahead of The Talos Principle II’s release tomorrow on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $29.99 while a 10% pre-launch discount is still available:

The Talos Principle II’s enthralling adventure spans an astonishing world where biological humanity is extinct, but where humankind continues on through a civilization of robotic beings. After hearing the call of a mysterious presence, this futuristic society must earn answers and its potential discovery of life-changing technology – achievable only through overcoming the puzzles and challenges of an island hosting jaw-dropping landmarks and spectacular vistas.

A thought-provoking journey parsing grand concepts from the value and pitfalls of humanity to the nature of the cosmos, The Talos Principle II continues the series’ excellence in interweaving environmental puzzles with narrative concepts which spur introspection through play. The result is a remarkable outing with ideas and questions bound to linger in memory long after reaching its conclusion.

The Talos Principle II features:

A New Generation of Puzzles: Solve a wide array of puzzles with varying difficulty levels, including clever metapuzzles and highly challenging Gold puzzles. Finish the game without solving every puzzle, or pursue the rewards of complete mastery. A variety of new abilities, such as gravity manipulation and mind transference, join the established mechanics of the original The Talos Principle, creating a fresh but familiar experience.
A Philosophical Odyssey: Take the next step forward in the story of The Talos Principle in a thought-provoking, character-driven interactive story with multiple endings penned by returning writers Jonas Kyratzes (The Eternal Cylinder, Clash: Artifacts of Chaos) and Tom Jubert (The Swapper, Subnautica), joined by Verena Kyratzes (The Hand of Merlin, Serious Sam 4).
Brave New World: Explore more than a dozen all-new environments, from a city on the brink of a paradigm shift to the varied landscapes of a mysterious island that holds the keys to the future. Take a break from puzzle-solving to discover long-buried secrets and strands of forgotten history.
The Melodies of Creation: Immerse yourself in the rich, bittersweet world of The Talos Principle with a stunning soundtrack by master composer Damjan Mravunac (Serious Sam, The Talos Principle), with a guest appearance by Chris Christodoulou (Risk of Rain 1 and 2).

Harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5, The Talos Principle II greatly expands on the beloved original with more mind-bending puzzles to solve, new puzzle mechanics, a richer storyline, more secrets to uncover, and the biggest, weirdest world Croteam has ever built. For more information on The Talos Principle II, visit talosprinciple.com.

TALES OF ARISE – BEYOND THE DAWN Reveals Theme Song

2023/11/01

Jerry Paxton

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

With a new adventure rightly comes a new theme song! TALES OF ARISE™ – BEYOND THE DAWN™, the expansion to 2021’s RPG of the Year, is celebrating its upcoming release on Nov. 9 by revealing its theme song: a newly released track from KANKAKU PIERO titled “We Still.” The four-member JPop band blends harmony and rock guitar melodies against a backdrop of new gameplay footage from TALES OF ARISE – BEYOND THE DAWN. Watch the video and listen to the new track here:

“We Still” will release on major digital music streaming platforms beginning Nov. 9. On the same day, TALES OF ARISE – BEYOND THE DAWN will launch on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam®. To learn more, please visit the official website.

TALES OF ARISE – BEYOND THE DAWN begins one year after the conclusion of the original TALES OF ARISE™. Alphen and the rest of The Six are caught between being revered as the Liberating Hero of Dahna and reviled as the Destroyer of Rights by Renans. By chance, Alphen and his party meet a young girl named Nazamil, who is the daughter of a Renan Lord and a Dhanan. Will The Six be able to change the fate of the girl who will eventually fall under the curse of the mask? Explore the world again with party members who are connected together with a strong bond, experience exciting new challenges and see a world that is at once familiar yet evolved since the conclusion of the original story.

TALES OF ARISE – BEYOND THE DAWN will be presented with both English and Japanese VO, with text localizations in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Find out more on the official website.

First Remnant II DLC Launching November 14

2023/11/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Gearbox Publishing and Gunfire Games are excited to announce today The Awakened King, the first premium DLC for REMNANT II, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on November 14 for $9.99. This will be the first DLC in the previously announced DLC Bundle, consisting of three DLC packs, for REMNANT II. Fans can purchase the DLC Bundle for $24.99 on November 14 to get The Awakened King DLC and have access to the two additional packs once they are available sometime next year. Those who purchased the Ultimate Edition of REMNANT II will have access to the DLC at no additional cost.

Watch the REMNANT II: The Awakened King Announce Trailer here:

In this upcoming DLC for REMNANT II, The One True King has awakened and is out for blood. Corrupted by the Root during his near-death slumber, the mad king sees betrayal at every turn and is on a rampage of revenge. Since his castle first arrived in a Dran coastal town, the tides are angry and the weather is chaotic, surfacing all manner of creatures from the depths and leaving many mysteries in its wake. In a brand new storyline, survivors must uncover the secrets behind The One True King by exploring a mysterious new area within the world of Losomn. In this strange new location, survivors will traverse new dungeons, acquire powerful equipment, meet unexpected allies and face new threats in their adventure to reach The One True King and defeat him once and for all.

Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Official Opening Credits Sequence

2023/10/31

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Netflix released the official opening credits sequence for the upcoming anime series SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF featuring custom animation from Science SARU and the official theme song “bloom” by Japanese rock band, Necry Talkie. SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF premieres November 17 on Netflix.

Scott Pilgrim meets the girl of his dreams, Ramona Flowers, and discovers he must defeat her seven evil exes in order to date her. But this time, things get even more complicated. Based on the graphic novels by Bryan Lee O’Malley, SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF revisits and reimagines the beloved cult classic, taking Ramona Flowers, her evil exes, Scott, and his friends off on a mysterious new action-packed journey to find love.

The anime series reunites the original film cast to reprise their roles, including Michael Cera (Scott Pilgrim), Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Ramona Flowers), Satya Bhabha (Matthew Patel), Kieran Culkin (Wallace Wells), Chris Evans (Lucas Lee), Anna Kendrick (Stacey Pilgrim), Brie Larson (Envy Adams), Alison Pill (Kim Pine), Aubrey Plaza (Julie Powers), Brandon Routh (Todd Ingram), Jason Schwartzman (Gideon Graves), Johnny Simmons (Young Neil), Mark Webber (Stephen Stills), Mae Whitman (Roxie Richter), and Ellen Wong (Knives Chau).

SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF was created for television by executive producers and co-showrunners O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski. The original film’s director, co-writer and producer Edgar Wright serves as executive producer alongside Marc Platt, Jared LeBoff, Adam Siegel, Michael Bacall and Eunyoung Choi. Award-winning animation house Science SARU (DEVILMAN CRYBABY, JAPAN SINKS, KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF EIZOUKEN), and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, produce for Netflix.

Crusader Kings III Fate of Iberia Console Edition Announcement Trailer

2023/10/31

Jerry Paxton

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

On the western end of the Mediterranean, across a narrow strait from Northern Africa, sits the Iberian Peninsula, a rich and well-populated land that has been a battleground since ancient times. Its fate in the medieval world is now yours to decide, as modern Spain and Portugal are carved into many Christian and Muslim realms, each trying to decide the balance of power in their favor. Determine the Fate of Iberia in this new flavor pack for Crusader Kings III on console, coming on November 14.

Fate of Iberia introduces the Struggle system to Paradox’s popular medieval strategy role-playing game. Participants in a historic struggle will have new rules and bonuses as the Struggle moves through phases of opportunity and challenge. Over the centuries, your characters will have to adjust their strategies and plan new avenues of attack as competing forces in Iberia try to unite the peninsula under one ruler and one faith. If you prefer more peaceful strategies, you can negotiate a compromise that leaves the rich lands in peace, but divided among smaller rulers. How great is your ambition?

You Will Die Here Tonight Out Now

2023/10/31

Jerry Paxton

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

Hotly-anticipated You Will Die Here Tonight launches today in a love letter to ‘90s survival horror games. Seamlessly transition from top-down explore into pulse-pounding first-person combat against the black science horrors of Breckenridge Estate. The debut title from Spiral Bound Interactive arrives on Steam for $19.96 USD.

Enter Breckenridge Estate as ARIES Division, a six-person team in search of a savage killer. Solve puzzles. Scavenge supplies. Upgrade your equipment. Survive the hellish occupants of Breckenridge Estate and when running is no longer an option, seamlessly switch to fully 3D first-person combat, take aim, and pray you don’t miss!

You will die here tonight–but what you leave behind for the surviving members of your team s up to you.

Features:

Dual Retro Aesthetics – Pre-rendered top-down exploration gives way to pulse-pounding 90s arcade first-person combat against unrelenting foes.
You Will Die Here – Death is inevitable; but what you leave behind for the rest of your team is up to you. Will you leave the survivors with enough resources, half-solved puzzles and open routes–or will you join the undead hordes rending their flesh?
Six Unique Victims – Command the ARIES Division: six characters with distinct skills, motives, and destinies shaped by your choices.
House of Horror – Unravel the tragic and sinister secrets of the long forgotten Breckenridge Estate, where danger lurks behind every door and a savage murderer monitors your every move.

Dracula of Transylvania Deluxe Tarot Card Set Launching on Kickstarter

2023/10/31

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Geek News, News

Fans of Ricardo Delgado’s Dracula of Transylvania and tarot enthusiasts alike are in for a supernatural treat this Halloween, as Clover Press announces the release of the Deluxe Tarot Card Set inspired by the novel of the same name. This meticulously crafted and immersive set of 78 tarot cards will transport you to the eerie world of Count Dracula and his gothic realm, as created by Ricardo Delgado.

“In the unnervingly talented hands of Ricardo Delgado, the Dracula of Transylvania Tarot is nightmarishly original and eerily meditative—a major event for all those in search of diabolical divination.” — David J. Skal, author of Something in Blood

Tarot Deck Highlights:

78 Exquisitely Designed Cards: Each card captures the essence of the novel’s characters, locations, and themes, bringing the story to life in a new and mystifying way.
High-Quality Printing: Our cards are printed on top-tier, durable stock, ensuring a long-lasting and enjoyable experience for users.
96-page instructional booklet: Information for the novice or expert, this booklet provides details to the tarot deck.
Deluxe magnetic clamshell case: Protect your cards with the attractive clamshell case with magnetic clasp.
Tarot Mat: Optional deluxe Tarot Mat measuring 12” x 27”

Kickstarter Launch Date: The Deluxe Tarot Card Set will make its debut on October 31, allowing fans to embark on a journey into the heart of Transylvania and the mysteries of Dracula.

Support us on Kickstarter: Be a part of this extraordinary project from day one. Visit our Kickstarter campaign on October 31 and unlock exclusive rewards and early-bird discounts.

About Clover Press: Headed by IDW co-founders Ted Adams and Robbie Robbins, along with Matt Ruzicka and former DC executive Hank Kanalz, Clover Press publishes a wide variety of collected and original content ranging from re-mastered reprints of Terry and the Pirates and Dick Tracy, to horror graphic novels, and high-quality art books. Clover Press is working with a wide variety of creators including Kevin Eastman, Craig Yoe, Dean Mullaney, Steve Niles, Gabriel Rodriguez, Ruben Bolling, Timothy Truman, Jorge Coelho, Richard Bennett, Ricardo Delgado, Ray Troll, John K. Snyder III, Stewart Kenneth Moore, Aron Wiesenfeld, Alex Maleev, David Mack, David Nakayama, and more.

About Ricardo Delgado: Ricardo Delgado is an American-born artist/writer of Costa Rican descent. Ricardo is a graduate of the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, where he presently teaches. Ricardo’s dinosaur comic book series, Age of Reptiles, from Dark Horse Comics, has been published all over the world for a quarter of a century. His latest novel, Dracula of Transylvania, recently sold out in hardcover format, and has just been released as a softcover book by Clover Press.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 – Official Campaign Trailer

2023/10/31

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

GameMill Entertainment and Nickelodeon today present a first look at the original campaign of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2, launching digitally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on November 7! Brawlers can also get a peek at the eclectic cast of characters joining the fun in the Season Pass post-launch.

In the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 campaign, it’s up to you to defeat Danny Phantom’s archvillain Vlad Plasmius as he wreaks havoc across the Nickelodeon universe. Master your skills, unlock unique power-ups, fight fearsome foes, meet unexpected allies, and journey through an exciting roguelike campaign as your favorite Brawlers.

If you’re looking for additional single-player fun, jump into the arcade mode, minigame modes like “Pop the Slime Balloons” and “Whack-a-bot,” and a boss rush mode featuring the exhilarating and unique bosses featured throughout the campaign. For Brawlers seeking an extra challenge, these single-player modes feature a speedrun option to test your skills and achieve the fastest possible times!