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TMNT Coming to Street Fighter 6

2023/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Congratulations to all the amazing competitors who battled it out to become the best of the best at Evolution Championship Series (Evo) 2023! For fans in attendance and those watching live around the world, Street Fighter™ 6 dropped a shelltastic announcement with the unveil of an in-game collaboration with the leanest, meanest, and greenest turtles out there – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Starting on August 8, 2023, Street Fighter 6 players will be able to style their custom avatars with new TMNT gear and emotes, apply fun new Titles, send TMNT stamps to the chat, customize their in-game mobile wallpaper and camera frames, and even turn their World Tour and Battle Hub custom avatar into their favorite Turtle! High Three!

Evo also marked the captivating debut of the mysterious A.K.I., soon to be the 20th playable Street Fighter 6 character, with her first in-game cinematic footage from the single-player World Tour mode as a surprise stinger for the crowd. A.K.I. will be released in Fall 2023 and we’ll have much more to share about her at a later date.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration is the second branded partnership within Street Fighter 6 since its release in June 2023, following a collaboration with Onitsuka Tiger at launch. The TMNT collaboration invites players to show off their Turtle fandom in various fun ways, while also decking out the in-game social center – Battle Hub – with TMNT banners, signage, and trailers. The heroes in a half shell are also starring in their latest movie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, in theaters now from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon Movies, and Point Grey Productions, and produced by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and James Weaver.

Street Fighter 6 is the latest game in the storied Street Fighter franchise, representing the next evolution of the series with an all-new single player World Tour mode, a community-focused Battle Hub mode, and the culmination of core gameplay modes present via Fighting Ground. The game has already sold more than 2 million units worldwide. Players can purchase the Standard Edition, Deluxe Edition, or Ultimate Edition now on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Asteroid City Comes to Peacock on Aug 11

2023/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Focus Features’ ASTEROID CITY, a Wes Anderson film, will begin streaming exclusively on Peacock Aug 11. The Certified Fresh film on Rotten Tomatoes features a star-studded cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, and more. For more about ASTEROID CITY on Peacock, click HERE.

ASTEROID CITY is the latest addition to Peacock’s film collection including Illumination’s record-breaking box office hit THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE, Universal Pictures’ modern monster tale RENFIELD, Focus Features’ POLITE SOCIETY and A THOUSAND AND ONE. Peacock gives audiences a front-row seat to a wide range of movies including comedy, horror, action/adventure, kids, and more. For the full film offering on Peacock, click HERE.

Cities: Skylines II Climates and Seasons Deep Dive

2023/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, during a new developer deep dive, Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order unveiled the weather and climate systems for Cities: Skylines II. In the previous game, maps with different themes represented varying climates, but those using the same theme functioned identically. Now, Cities: Skylines II introduces a major improvement called “Climates,” offering changing seasons, unique day lengths, and real-world location-based weather patterns. This enhancement makes every map a distinct gaming experience, whether it’s set in the Finnish countryside in the North or in Brisbane in the South. Notably, weather even influences gameplay, affecting citizens’ behavior when deciding to use parks or indoor leisure activities.

Marvel Unveils New ALIEN Comic Series

2023/08/07
Jerry Paxton
Comics News, Geek News, Halloween, News

In the pages of Marvel’s current ALIEN comic series, writer Declan Shalvey and artist Andrea Broccardo are unearthing terrifying new truths about the legendary Xenomorph species. Set on an icy moon in the black of night, the current saga, “Thaw,” will conclude next month in ALIEN #5 but the threat of the Xenomorphs always re-emerges… The acclaimed creative team will dare to explore even darker depths of the Alien mythos this November in a new ALIEN #1!

The new series will take place in two time periods with Shalvey also on art duties, drawing flashback scenes of a doomed earlier crew in each issue. As readers learn more about the mistakes and goals of the first mission, they’ll discover the full unsettling scope of what the present-day protagonists have gotten themselves into! Connected to the current series but offering a fresh start for new readers, the new run will continue to develop the new subspecies of Xenomorphs that Shalvey and Broccardo have introduced while laying the groundwork for an even greater threat. Before ALIEN #1 launches, fans will get a chance to get up close and personal with this new breed of creatures in October’s ALIEN ANNUAL #1, a double-sized issue that will serve as connective tissue between story arcs.

EVERYONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM! The next great Alien story starts in ALIEN ANNUAL #1 and continues in the all-new ALIEN #1! In deep space spins a world infected by the universe’s greatest killers. Most people – sane people – would construct a barrier thicker than the hulls of ten Nostromos and leave it to rot. But where most people see a death trap, Weyland-Yutani sees the biggest payout in the history of civilization. And if it costs a few human lives to secure? Those come cheap here. Prepare for more corporate corruption, personal betrayals and extraordinary violence!

“It’s such a joy to continue to build out our own little corner of Marvel Comics’ Alien universe with this new ‘Descendant’ story arc,” Shalvey said. “We’re building on what we’ve done before (with some nods to previous stories) and get to dig a bit deeper in this arc (both figuratively and literally). It’s also a real treat for me to draw a section of the story.”

Check out Javi Fernández’s haunting issue one cover below and pick up ALIEN #1 when it hits stands in November. Fans can also experience Shalvey and Broccardo’s first ALIEN series in full by picking up the ALIEN BY SHALVEY & BROCCARDO VOL. 1: THAW collection, on sale at your local comic shop the very same week! For more information, visit Marvel.com.

ALIEN #1
Written by DECLAN SHALVEY
Art by ANDREA BROCCARDO & DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover by JAVI FERNÁNDEZ
On Sale 11/15

Arcade1Up Reveals Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine

2023/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

Arcade1Up today announced an authentic recreation of one of the world’s most popular fighting games is coming this fall. The Street Fighter™ II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine will feature 14 blockbuster Capcom games packaged in an authentic design inspired by the iconic Dynamo HS-5 shape. The machine is the newest addition in the company’s Deluxe line and will make its debut at EVO 2023 in Las Vegas this weekend and will be available at retail this fall. Fans can sign-up for updates now at Arcade1Up.com.

With its attention to detail and vintage aesthetic, the Arcade1Up Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine captures the essence of the arcade culture that was revived in the 90s by Street Fighter™ II. Fans can relive those arcade glory days with authentic features including a faux molded coin door and light-up marquee alongside modern updates including Wi-Fi multiplayer and leaderboard capabilities. Standing at just over five feet, the machine will come equipped with a vibrant 17-inch BOE monitor and crisp dual speakers.

The fourteen games featured in the machine include: Street Fighter™ II : Hyper Fighting, Super Street Fighter™ II Turbo, Street Fighter™ II: Champion Edition, King of Dragons™, Strider™, Progear, Battle Circuit™, Super Puzzle Fighter™II Turbo, Saturday Night Slam Masters™, Capcom Sports Club™, Final Fight™, Giga Wing™, Captain Commando™, and Armored Warriors™.

Sign-ups for notifications for the Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine home arcade machine begin today on Arcade1Up.com.

EVE Online Board Game Kickstarter Revealed

2023/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Today CCP Games, the developers behind sci-fi spacefaring MMORPG EVE Online, announced a collaboration with Titan Forge, a miniature sculpting studio and board game publisher, to create a board game adaptation of the renowned spaceship MMO. The EVE Online board game welcomes fans and newcomers, bringing New Eden’s signature space exploration, player-driven narratives, and strategic warfare to tabletops. The Kickstarter pre-launch page for the EVE Online board game is now live for fans to sign up and follow the project’s progress until the campaign kicks off in Q4 2023 following demos at EVE Fanfest.

Fans can sign up for updates on the Kickstarter page here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanforgeminis/eve-online-the-board-game?ref=39v03f

EVE Online’s player-driven narrative, intricate economy, and stunning visuals are represented in this board game, offering a blend of classic 4X strategy elements and Euro-game mechanics. Players command a diverse fleet of starships, each meticulously crafted by Titan Forge, and delve into the intricacies of interstellar politics, resource management, and tactical combat. The game will be playable for the first time at EVE Fanfest 2023, September 21-23, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

“As a studio dedicated to crafting high-quality board games that ignite imaginations, EVE Online’s player-driven world is the perfect fit to make the ultimate tabletop sandbox. This project is unlike anything we’ve ever made and fuels Titan Forge’s commitment to delivering an authentic and captivating experience for EVE fans and board game enthusiasts alike,” said Roman Łakomiak, the founder of Titan Forge. “Our partnership with CCP empowers us to make a board game in an iconic universe that transcends both physical and digital mediums, standing as a testament to EVE Online’s epic legacy.”

“With its player-driven gameplay and complex virtual economy, EVE Online lends itself organically to a compelling board game experience,” said Grant Tasker, EVE Online’s Brand Director at CCP Games. “As we celebrate two decades of EVE Online, Titan Forge understands New Eden’s enduring legacy and is equipped to bring our iconic spaceship MMO to a different medium while maintaining its signature elements.”

CCP Games is celebrating EVE Online’s 20th anniversary throughout 2023. Set 21,000 years from now in the star cluster of New Eden, EVE Online is known for its dynamic and immersive virtual world. The game offers a vast sci-fi sandbox environment where players are free to explore, trade, engage in epic battles, and shape the destiny of the galaxy.

Starship Troopers: Extermination Update Bring Horde Mode and Lots More

2023/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Listen up, Vanguard! Today, Offworld Industries, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, have announced the second update to the Early Access release of Starship Troopers: Extermination (ST:E), bringing new features and substantial additions to the core gameplay experience. Update 0.4.0 is the most comprehensive to date, adding Horde Mode: a brand new survival-based combat mode that pits players against swarms of enemies that gradually increase in difficulty, creating the ultimate test of your skills and wits. Fortify your base and mow down legions of invading Bugs, then take a step back to manage your customizable player profile, racking up stats to earn bragging rights as the number-one exterminator in the galaxy.

Update 0.4 introduces player stat tracking and player profiles, allowing Vanguards everywhere to better tabulate their personal extermination metrics. This first version brings in core stats—such as total kills, revives, deaths, wins, losses, and extractions—while more stats will be added in further updates. Think there’s a specific enemy type you’ve destroyed more than others? These player stats will tell you what you’ve exterminated with extreme prejudice, along with other designations like kills per weapon type, and can be filtered by both Game Mode and Class.

By working closely with the community players through Early Access, the Offworld Industries team has enlisted all ST:E fans to help determine what features and mechanics to build upon and evolve before the game’s eventual transition into 1.0. Player feedback continues to be integral to the ongoing creative process, as Offworld Industries works to iterate upon prevalent requests and continues adding more and more content in the weeks and months ahead.

The Early Access edition of Starship Troopers: Extermination, as of the Relentless Hordes update, is currently available for $29.99 USD—a special price that will increase as more content is introduced ahead of the 1.0 launch—reflecting the game’s stage of development, and puts players on the far-off front lines in an all-out war with the Arachnid menace. Squad up as a Trooper in the Deep Space Vanguard, an elite Special Forces group within the Mobile Infantry, and get ready to stomp some Bug! No Trooper will ever stand alone as they line up shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow Vanguards—trusty Morita Assault Rifles in hand—to battle against hordes of bloodthirsty insectoid aliens on the hostile surface of the planet Valaka.

Work together to complete objectives, acquire resources, build and defend your base of operations, and then escape to the extraction point together. The battle will be intense but, as hardened warriors standing for all of humanity and the United Citizen Federation, leave no inch of ground safe for the Arachnids!

Flutter Away Launch Trailer

2023/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Flutter Away, the cozy nature exploration game from Runaway Play, treks through the trees on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam today!

Embrace the quieter side of life in the breathtaking Amazon rainforest on a five day retreat as a butterfly researcher. Meet cuddly critters of all kinds, noting their particular habits and lifestyles in your handy journal, while learning about their friendly forest home. Document all of the lovable animals, graceful butterflies, and teeny insects hiding in the Amazon. Capture photos of every finding and note each footprint and birdcall along the way.

Explore the allure of fragrant flowers and bioluminescent mushrooms gleaming under the night sky, while seeking out bugs, frogs, and other fascinating creatures in the lush evergreen. Appreciate everything nature has to offer as day turns to night amidst flowing waterfalls and multi-colored sunsets. There’s much to explore in both the glittering daytime and starry nighttime!

Make a new friend in a shy Capybara and discover her secret all while enjoying the peaceful wilderness. Find calm in solitude and complete tasks at the pace that feels right while on a winding path through the jungle. Discover hidden surprises throughout the tranquil forest. Make the most of this perfect opportunity to take a breath and relax before stepping back into the hustle and bustle of regular life.

“Our passion is helping people connect with the natural world through games, so we’re thrilled to bring a beautiful, nature exploration game like Flutter Away to players on PC and Nintendo Switch,” said Runaway Play, CEO, Zoe Hobson. “We hope Flutter Away helps players reconnect with nature and provides the peaceful escape that so many of us need!”

Flutter Away is available now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified, and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language support.

To learn more, visit Flutter Away’s official website, join the community on Twitter, and search #FlutterAwayGame on social media.

Hollyland Unveils VenusLiv Livestream Camera

2023/08/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

Hollyland has entered the livestream camera niche market with VenusLiv, a brand new solution that is designed specifically for live shopping, online courses, and podcasting, and other small indoor live streaming activities. VenusLiv combines convenience, quality, and innovation to create the ultimate live streaming experience without the hassle of complex equipment and operation.

Use of live streaming has been increasing rapidly worldwide, for small and medium-sized teams and individuals, but building a professional live-streaming setup is costly and time-consuming. Professional DSLR cameras are complex to operate and install for users with no basic knowledge of photography, it’s difficult to debug image quality issues, and smartphones cannot meet the demand for image quality and extensibility. Hollyland developed VenusLiv to resolve this contradiction.

RTMP AND UVC PROVIDE EASE OF USE AND CONVENIENCE

VenusLiv supports Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP), a key capability for live broadcasting, which allows users to stream on numerous platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram*, Twitter, and more. RTMP is a communication technology that is ideal for live video streaming over the internet, as it delivers low-latency and high-quality video and audio.

The built-in USB video class (UVC) capability means there is no need for a capture card. Users can simply connect VenusLiv to their computer via USB 3.0 and start streaming directly.

ROBUST STABILITY DURING LONG-TERM STREAMING

Unlike other video cameras or smartphones, VenusLiv can be used for a long time without overheating, thanks to its advanced aerospace-grade heat dissipation system. This ensures seamless, uninterrupted live streaming with no risk of performance issues, like shutdown, stuttering and malfunctions, or damage to the camera or battery. VenusLiv also supports DC and NP-F battery dual charging options, allowing for uninterrupted 24/7 live streaming.

AUTOMATIC, HIGH-SPEED FOCUS AND ADVANCED COLOR TUNING

The hybrid autofocus capability of VenusLiv uses phase and contrast technology to quickly focus on foreground objects, ensuring images always stay sharp and clear. The powerful, easy-to-use HollyOS system, plus effortless focus adjustments and frame monitoring always capture exactly the shot users want.

VenusLiv has a unique color tuning feature that allows users to adjust the appearance of the actor or character without changing the color of other items. For example, this can beautify the person while preserving the true appearance of a product.

A BREAKTHROUGH IN LIVE STREAMING TECHNOLOGY

VenusLiv is a breakthrough that reflects the craftsmanship and innovation of Hollyland’s R&D team. VenusLiv specializes in the enthusiast group of indoor live shopping streamers, and at their core, Hollyland found a niche that didn’t have a good enough product, so they customized VenusLiv specifically for that niche.

Hollyland is already well known for wireless products including wireless transmissions, wireless intercoms, and wireless microphones. VenusLiv is an important step that helps Hollyland expand its video shooting ecosystem. Live streaming is not only a core focus of Hollyland’s current product service, but also an important area for the company’s future solution plans. Hollyland’s philosophy is: light and simple, so users have a simpler way to do more professional work.

Hollyland is meeting the demand for live streaming capabilities, and working on building a live streaming base in multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region to promote industry exchanges and create exemplary pilot projects.

To enjoy a better live streaming experience, use VenusLiv with Hollyland Lark C1, a highly praised wireless microphone system. It is a favorable bundle, providing a lightweight and convenient live audio and video overall solution.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

VenusLiv: $999
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC1YR9SP
Learn more from Hollyland’s official website: www.hollyland.com/product/venusliv

Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition Revealed

2023/08/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

To really immerse yourself in the world of Alone in the Dark don’t miss out on the Alone in the Dark Collector’s Editions! With only 5000 units available worldwide, make sure to get your hands on these eldritch items like the Dark Man statue, a glow-in-the-dark steelbook, the spooky doll doorhang, additional DLC content, and much more! Watch the Collector’s Edition Trailer here:

The Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition (limited to 5,000 units worldwide) includes:

  • The Dark Man -Statue 26cm / 10in height
  • Game on PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC
  • Alone in the Dark Steelbook
  • Ostadte – Miniature 10cm/ 4in height
  • Collector’s Edition DLC Package (Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Director’s Commentary Mode, Vintage Horror Filter Pack)
  • Do Not Disturb – Doorhang
  • Derceto 1030 Wallsticker Set
Issue of 5,000 units in total, thereof
  • #1 – #20 are available from the THQ Nordic Vienna Store
  • Serial# 21 – 4,499 International Version(s), available via the THQ Nordic online store, as well as selected retail partners
  • #5,000 will be delivered to the Embracer Games Archive
The Alone in the Dark physical PC standard edition is also limited to 3,500 units worldwide, thereof:
  • #1 goes directly into our THQ Nordic Archive
  • #2 – #20 are available from the THQ Nordic Vienna Store
  • Serial# 21 – 4,999 International Version(s), available via the THQ Nordic online store, as well as selected retail partners
  • #5,000 will be delivered to the Embracer Games Archive