Author - Jerry Paxton

The Thaumaturge Story Trailer Released

2023/09/01

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

In the upcoming RPG, The Thaumaturge, from developer Fool’s Theory and publisher 11 bit studios, a thaumaturge is a miracle worker who bears both a gift and a burden at the same time. This parallel holds true for Wiktor Szulski, the game’s titular protagonist, who is drawn back to the tumultuous streets of 20th-century Warsaw by family matters.

The gift of thaumaturgy is intertwined with family legacy, passed down through one’s ancestors. This mystical inheritance significantly shapes Wiktor’s life journey. In turn, his sister Ligia is deeply fearful of her brother endangering his life in pursuit of unearthly entities and their hosts.

As only a thaumaturge can tame these ethereal entities—known to a select few as Salutors—utilizing their mystical abilities to discover secrets hidden within the human soul and speak to the Darkness, no one understands quite like Wiktor how everyone suffers their own demons.

Discover Wiktor’s fate and take a walk in 1905 Warsaw, as The Thaumaturge releases on PC later this year. From August 23rd thru 27th at gamescom in Cologne, Germany, players will be able to try the first-ever public demo of the game at the 11 studios booth B028 in hall 10.1.

War Thunder Sons of Attila Update Trailer

2023/09/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Gaijin Entertainment announces that the next major update of the online military action game War Thunder – “Sons of Attila” – will be released in September. A line-up of Hungarian armored vehicles will be added to the game, representing all stages of the country’s military history – from the 39.M Csaba armored vehicles of World War II to the modern Lynx KF41 BMPs, which began entering service last October. Dozens of other types of ground, naval and air military vehicles will be added to War Thunder, as well as new maps, improved visuals and more.

“Hungarian designers have created quite a few interesting vehicles that will expand the range of possible setups for players,” explains Vyacheslav Bulannikov, War Thunder game director. – At the same time, their characteristics will correspond to the available documents, so we hope that players will not see any Hungarian bias in the new vehicles”.

The first version of the armored car, the Csaba (named after the youngest son of Attila, leader of the Huns), was developed by Hungarian engineer Nicholas Straussler in 1932, and in 1939 the mass production for the Hungarian army began. The machines were actively used in World War II battles in Yugoslavia, the USSR and Poland, and eventually in Hungary itself. High speed, independent suspension and 20mm cannon make the 39.M Csaba a good scout at the initial ranks of War Thunder.

Lynx KF41 is an infantry fighting vehicle developed by Rheinmetall AG, currently in service only in Hungary and produced at a joint venture plant in the Hungarian city of Zalaegerszeg. BMP is equipped with the latest ADS hard kill active protection system, which detects enemy missiles, determines the trajectory of flight, calculates the approximate location of the hit, fires a counter munition that destroys the enemy shell a moment before it touches the armor. Also, Lynx KF41 is equipped with the Lance 2.0 weapon module with Rheinmetall Wotan 35 mm autocannon and Spike ATGMs, operating on the “fire and forget” principle.

The line-up of armored vehicles of Hungary will be implemented as part of the Italian ground vehicles research tree.

Other new additions to the update include, for example, the first American superdreadnought “Texas”, the Soviet flamethrower tank TO-55, the American fighter jet F-16C version Block 50, the Chinese-Pakistani tank MBT-2000 & more.

You can learn more about new vehicles, maps, and other Sons of Attila content from the development diaries on the game’s official website.

Starfield Available Now in Early Access

2023/09/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Starfield, the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4, is available now worldwide in early access on Xbox Series X|S and PC. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.

In case you missed it, you can check out the Starfield Live Action Trailer here:

Starfield releases for everyone on September 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players can still pre-order now or play day one with Game Pass. There is still time to pre-order the Premium Edition to grant players up to five days early access to the game, dependent on purchase date and subject to possible outages and applicable time zone differences.

Additionally, Bethesda Game Studios and composer Inon Zur’s collaboration on Starfield’s soundtrack is rolling out today on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and other streaming services. From the moment the game starts with the main theme, “Into The Starfield,” to the closing notes of “A Home in the Galaxy,” Starfield’s score embodies the notion of exploration, mystery and the wonder of space.

To learn more about Starfield, check out the official website here.

Six Flags Great Adventure Details Fright Fest 2023

2023/09/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Six Flags Great Adventure, The World’s Ultimate Thrill Park, announces its’ fall line-up of events celebrating 30 years of Fright Fest. This demonic lineup features all-new haunts including The Conjuring and Saw X as well as fan-favorite entertainment and attractions. While daylight hours are reserved for the family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and Oktoberfest, the theme park will pull out all the stops for 30 nights of fright.

Fright Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, will have guests screaming in fright with eight heart-racing haunted houses, six terrifying scare zones and four ghoulishly entertaining shows around every pulse-pounding corner.

“We are ready to bring nightmares to life with the most horror-ific Fright Fest in our 30-year history,” said Six Flags Great Adventure Park President Brian Bacica. “With 2 iconic new haunted houses and freakish fan favorites, guests who dare to enter may never leave during 30 nights of wickedly frightful fun.”

Fright Fest Preview Nights ─ September 8 and 9

Be the first to experience Six Flags Great Adventure’s 30^th Fright Fest with this exclusive preview event. With the purchase of a Fright Fest preview ticket, guests will gain access to six of our most popular haunted houses, five spooky scare zones and two frightfully entertaining shows – Freak Show and Blade Drummers – in addition to other thrilling rides and attractions.

30^th Anniversary of Fright Fest ─ Select Days September 15 and October 31

Nighttime festivities take a frightening turn. Families with young children, those with sensory sensitivities, and those who scare easily are encouraged to exit the park. Haunting attractions include a fan-favorite ghoul parade, live stage shows, terrifying scare zones, plus eight haunted houses for the ultimate scare. Fright Fest will also feature the theme park’s enhanced dining and beverage options in the all-new RIP Lounge, fall shopping including popular Fright Fest hoodies, and a world-class lineup of rides and attractions. All daytime Fright Fest attractions are included with park admission while some evening attractions require a separate fee.

Highlights of the Fright Fest 30^th anniversary include:

Eight Haunted Houses:

The Conjuring ─ Inspired by the film The Conjuring, dare to enter the secluded farmhouse of the Perron family that has been terrorized and plagued by sinister spirits (opening at Fright Fest on September 15);
SAW X ─ Do you want to play a game? Experience the return of Jigsaw as you attempt to survive his ingenious and terrifying traps in the untold chapter of his most personal game yet, inspired by the upcoming release from Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures, SAW X (opening at Fright Fest on September 15);
Aftermath ─ The zombie apocalypse has struck a sole lively town. In order to survive, follow the escape route and avoid the infected with help from the evacuation team, if they are still alive;
Bloodshed ─ Come take a tour of Momma’s farm, but be warned, family values here are a little different;
Reflections of the Dead ─ If you come face to face with ghosts that haunt the artifacts within, you better find your way out quickly, or you just might become the next one behind the glass;
Big Top Terror ─ Take caution when following the forest trolls into this forgotten carnival. Once you meet the freaks within, they will make sure you never leave;
The Manor ─ Me. Manor invites you and his many ghostly guests to his 12^th annual funeral party, and it has a strict ‘dead on arrival’ policy; and
Fears ─ Fears Co. is a morally sound corporation specializing in exposure therapy. When they tell you they will cure you of your fear, they aren’t lying;

Five scare zones:

The Conjuring
Clown Town
The Curse of Blackbeard’s Bounty
Bloody Fountain
Demon District

Monstertainment:

The Awakening
Unleashed
Dead Man’s Party
Freak Show
Blade Drummers

Fright Fest Power Hours ─ Select Weeknights

Fright Fest Power Hours return this October. Experience thrills and chills with access to hauntingly frightful houses, scare zones and epic thrilling attractions.

Fright Fest haunted attractions will operate on 30 chilling nights including September 8-9, 15-17, 22-24, 29-30 and October 1, 6-8, 12-15, 18-22 and 25-31.

“Family-Friendly” Kids Boo Fest ─ Weekends September 16 through October 29

Six Flags will adorn the theme park in its fall finest with mums, pumpkins, cornstalks and hay bales. Kids Boo Fest attractions for families will include trick-or-treating in Cornstalk National Park, the Hunt for Boo, a live show called Witch’s Brew and fun-filled wagon rides.

About Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor

Six Flags Great Adventure is the World’s Largest Thrill Park with world-class, award-winning rides like Kingda Ka, Nitro, El Toro and Jersey Devil Coaster. The park offers two areas just for the littlest guests and great family rides for the whole family, plus entertainment, shopping, and a wide variety of dining options. Its Wild Safari Drive-Thru Adventure is one of the largest self-guided drive-through safari outside of Africa and gets guests up-close to more than 1,200 animals from around the globe in the privacy of their own vehicles. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor is one of the Northeast’s largest waterparks with more than 25 refreshing attractions for the whole family. sixflags.com/greatadventure

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For nearly 62 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.

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Hersheypark Announces Second Annual Dark Nights

2023/09/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Following a successful 2022 Halloween season, EPIC Entertainment Group – award-winning producers of themed entertainment – have expanded their partnership with Hersheypark’s immersive haunt experience, Dark Nights. Already recognized for their work on “The Descent” attraction and “Midway of Misery” scare zone from last year’s inaugural season, this year EPIC’s scope will include production and stage management, technical direction and talent direction to deliver captivating and frightfully-fun experiences.

Promising to bring epic frights to Pennsylvania once again, EPIC Entertainment Group looks forward to expanding its contributions to Hersheypark’s Dark Nights and putting its multi-faceted expertise to work in support of the incredibly talented Hersheypark team. This increased scope includes production, stage management and talent direction within all five of the fear-inspiring haunted houses and three scare zones. In addition, EPIC will also expand its technical direction oversight and will continue to support haunted house and scare zone operations.

“As we continue to offer our guests more immersive attractions in 2023, we are delighted to have EPIC’s partnership and expertise for our second season of Dark Nights,” said Brewer Lister, managing director of marketing at Hersheypark. “From our all-new Wildcat’s Revenge coaster to Dark Nights now included with your Hersheypark Halloween ticket, this will certainly be a thrilling fall season!”

Hersheypark Halloween with Dark Nights will open more days and hours than ever for guests to experience new frightening scares this Halloween season from September 15 through October 29. New this season, every Hersheypark Halloween ticket now includes entrance to all five Dark Nights haunted houses and three Scare Zones featuring all-new and evolved stories, as well as 50 family-friendly attractions and thrilling coasters, with lights-out rides on the new Wildcat’s Revenge hybrid and other select coasters. More than 55 limited-time cocktails, treats and savory eats exclusive to Halloween will be offered during the seasonal event. To view full details, tickets and hours, visit www.Hersheypark.com and www.Hersheypark.com/DarkNights.

“We are honored to work with such incredible partners and especially during our favorite time of the year,” shared Charity Hill, Partner, EPIC Entertainment Group. “We look forward to helping to deliver enhanced immersive experiences to park guests in our expanded role at Dark Nights this year, and for the opportunity to curate fright-filled experiences that are truly unique.”

EPIC co-founders, Charity Hill and Steve Sheldon, are widely recognized as experts within the haunt industry for having delivered exceptional experiences as well as unprecedented attendance and revenue growth during their decade-long run as executive producers of The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor. Under their direction, Dark Harbor attendance grew by more than 294% while overall revenue grew by more than 250%, making the event one of the most profitable non-theme-park haunted attractions in the U.S. The EPIC duo’s introduction of ground-breaking entertainment, discoverable experiences and ultra-exclusive VIP packages helped to make Dark Harbor the most successful annual event in The Queen Mary’s 51-year history as a public attraction.

As a multifaceted live production company, EPIC has worked with world-class brands including Crayola, Hotel Del Coronado, Hersheypark, and NightGarden – Miami’s hottest holiday light phenomenon, and is currently managing daily operations for the world-renowned Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – one of the top-rated gardens in the country according to USA Today.

To learn more about EPIC Entertainment Group and all their Halloween happenings, please visit www.epicentertainmentgroup.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Arcade1Up Announces Atari 50th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine

2023/08/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Arcade1Up and Atari® today announced a one-of-a-kind product to celebrate the golden anniversary of the iconic brand – the Atari 50th Anniversary Deluxe Arcade Machine. The announcement comes as a full circle moment for both brands. Atari, a pioneer in arcade games and home video game consoles, helped define the electronic entertainment industry in the 1970s. Arcade1Up is the leader in creating authentic arcade machines that stay true to the retro experience that fans can enjoy from the comfort of their own home. The partnership celebrates that legacy while incorporating modern features and technology. The Atari 50th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine can be pre-ordered beginning today exclusively at Atari.com for $499.99 and will also be available at select retailers on September 5, learn more at Arcade1up.com. Fans can get a sneak peek of the machine this weekend at PAX West (Atari booth #3005).

“Atari has been a tremendous long-term partner and we’re excited to celebrate this milestone in the company’s legacy with a product that will reach so many fans,” said Cyrus Rosenberg, Senior Licensing Manager for Arcade1Up. “Like the other products in our new Deluxe line, this cabinet hits all the right notes on combining authentic retro gameplay and controls with a modern, streamlined design approach.”

“With the 50th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine we are delighted to deliver an experience that stays true to Atari’s roots both in arcade gaming and home entertainment,” said Casandra Brown, Director, Licensing for Atari. “Our brand means so much to so many people and to be able to play so many iconic Atari 2600 and classic arcade games in the comfort of your home, truly makes this a must-have.”

The Deluxe Edition is Arcade1Up’s most authentic arcade format yet. Featuring a streamlined style and sleek, single-cabinet design that echoes the look of the classic arcade machine, with modern features and technology.

The Atari 50^th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine celebrates the magic of Atari with (14) Atari Arcade Classics and (50) Atari 2600 games, the largest selection of game titles to be released on an Arcade1Up Deluxe machine yet and includes classic games such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, and Missile Command® making this feature-packed machine one of the best ways to embrace nostalgia.

In addition to the 50th Anniversary machine, Arcade1Up’s entire line of Atari at-home arcade machines can be found at Atari.com

Pinball M! Horror Pinball Announcement Trailer

2023/08/31

Jerry Paxton

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

Get ready to tilt into terror with Zen Studios’ latest creation: Pinball M! At the MIX Next Online Showcase, Zen unveiled this brand-new digital pinball platform designed especially for horror fans. Pinball M will transport players into a world of terror, where every flick of the flipper can lead to victory or disaster. Pinball M is expected to begin terrorizing players on PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Epic Games Store, and Nintendo Switch soon.

Pinball M will launch with five horrifying tables inspired by world class IPs, including Chucky’s Killer Pinball in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, Dead by Daylight Pinball in collaboration with Behaviour Interactive, and Zen’s own Wrath of the Elder Gods Director’s Cut.

To round out the launch, Zen is also developing two other tables that will be revealed later. Each Pinball M table is fully loaded with gameplay designed to keep players on the edge of their seats, featuring assets inspired by their source material for an authentic experience.

And the terror doesn’t stop when the game is over! Pinball M introduces a new nerve-rattling Play Corner feature in the table menu, which immerses players in a 3D environment that’s themed to match each table’s horror-inspired design, with wickedly fun customization options that make each Play Corner unique. Players can craft their own personal corner of horrors in the game with eerie decorative elements which can be earned through gameplay. With Play Corners, you’ll be drawn deeper into the terrifying world of each pinball table – you may never want to leave!

“We are thrilled to bring this new pinball platform to our players with a killer lineup of new licensed tables,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Over the years, there have been many mature themes that we’ve wanted to explore on our pinball tables. Pinball M allows Zen to fully embrace M-rated source material and create authentic pinball experiences based on our favorite horror and irreverent themes.”

Players can add Pinball M to their wishlists now on Steam. For more information, visit www.zenstudios.com.

More ghastly news and updates about Pinball M are on the way in the coming months, including more table releases in 2024. Pinball M will be a free platform download with tables available as in-game purchases.

Survival Horror Game Holstin Gets A New Combat Gameplay Trailer

2023/08/31

Jerry Paxton

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

Polish developer Sonka has released the first combat gameplay trailer for their highly-anticipated upcoming psychological survival horror game, Holstin.

After a successful announcement back In January, the team has also released a Steam demo that lets players test out the game’s combat. Seamlessly switch to an over-the-shoulder perspective to get closer to the horrors, dismember bodies, and use quick thinking and movement to avoid getting swarmed.

The new demo is available on Steam now and showcases the game’s art, combat and character design, all using Sonka’s 2XD Rendering technology which allows the team to create real-time lighting and a 3D camera in pixel art environments.

Holstin is set in an eerie, isolated 90’s Polish lakeside town in which an ominous presence has slowly enveloped everything and everyone. A close colleague of yours came here, looking for answers to a newspaper story. But after a series of incoherent and troubling messages, all contact was lost. Now you need to venture into this psyche-shattering town to find out the truth and the fate of your friend.

The game is heavily inspired by the Resident Evil and Silent Hill series with the narrative team aiming for a darker Twin Peaks feel. Holstin will be coming to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.

Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box Out Tomorrow

2023/08/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software revealed two new ways to experience the Borderlands universe, the acclaimed franchise with millions still playing today.

Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box arriving on PC via Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 (PS4™), and PlayStation®5 (PS5™) on September 1, 2023
Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition coming to Nintendo Switch™ on October 6, 2023

ENDLESS MAYHEM FOR INCREDIBLE VALUE

Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box packages together all six acclaimed base games from the iconic franchise: Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3, and New Tales from the Borderlands, as well as all of their add-on content*, in one giant bundle for the first time. The digital-only offering is available for the incredible price of $149.99**, and for a limited time will be available for a discounted price of $59.99**. Additionally, you can complete your collection for a special price based on what titles you already own.

In the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box, fans will experience the iconic franchise that defined the looter-shooter genre with its over-the-top firefights, absurdly varied arsenals, and thrilling interplanetary adventures perfect for solo and co-op play. It is the perfect opportunity for lovers of the franchise and newcomers to experience this legendary series in one place.

If you already own one or more Borderlands titles:

Xbox – If you already own a digital copy of any Borderlands game within the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box on Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One and want to complete your collection, the Microsoft Store automatically entitles you to a special $30 price on this bundle.
Steam – If you already own a digital copy of any Borderlands game within the Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box on Steam, you’ll only pay for the content you don’t already own. This will be reflected on the Steam Store page for Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box.
PlayStation – If you already own a digital or physical copy of Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition or Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for PlayStation®4, or a digital or physical copy of Borderlands 3 on PlayStation®5 or PlayStation®4, and want to complete your collection, you can access a special $30 upgrade offer on Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box by launching one of these titles and following the in-game instructions.

BORDERLANDS 3 COMES TO SWITCH

Make some Mayhem at home or on the go when Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition hits Nintendo Switch on October 6 for $59.99**, with physical copies available for pre-order now.

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition is the quintessential Borderlands 3 experience, featuring the award-winning base game plus all six content add-ons and the full collection of bonus cosmetic packs. Blast through multiple worlds as one of four Vault Hunters—the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization.

Play solo or join a friend in two-player local and online co-op to take on deadly enemies, score loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy.

Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch content includes:

Borderlands 3 base game
Moxxi’s Heist of the Handsome Jackpot
Guns, Love, and Tentacles: The Marriage of Wainwright & Hammerlock
Bounty of Blood
Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck
Designer’s Cut
Director’s Cut
30+ cosmetic items

REVISITING BORDERLANDS HISTORY

Searching for your next auditory adventure? Tune into Echoes from the Borderlands, an all-new podcast series centered on the Borderlands franchise and its legacy.

In the coming weeks, hardcore fans and people curious about its rich universe will be able to listen to in-depth discussions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about how the franchise came to be. There will be a new episode every Thursday at 5 a.m. PT following its initial launch. Echoes from the Borderlands will be available on all major podcast platforms, including Gearbox Official’s YouTube channel, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and Pandora starting September 1 at 5 a.m. PT.

The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access Date Revealed

2023/08/31

Jerry Paxton

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

Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform entertainment company, today announced The Walking Dead™: Betrayal is set to enter early access via Steam on September 14. The Walking Dead: Betrayal is a third person action game of cooperation and deception for up to eight players and is currently in development for PC with Other Ocean Interactive, the team behind the critically-acclaimed and best-selling hidden-role survival game, Project Winter.

Players can purchase early access via The Walking Dead: Betrayal Steam page for $19.99 USD and join The Walking Dead: Betrayal Discord channel for the latest game updates. Players who purchase during Early Access will receive the Rick Grimes skin for free. The Walking Dead: Betrayal will also host a free weekend on Steam starting at 10 AM PT September 14 and ending at 10 AM PT on September 18.

In each match, a group of survivors are out of resources with a herd of walkers on their heels. Players must work together to complete objectives and escape. They’ll need to work fast, as walkers aren’t the only threat they will have to face in rural Canada. Incognito ‘traitors’ lurk among them, plotting to do everything in their power to delay repairs, and prevent anyone from leaving. As evidence of their sabotage becomes apparent, paranoia and accusations threaten to tear the survivors apart as they desperately work towards escaping.

For more information about The Walking Dead: Betrayal visit Steam.