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Gas Station Simulator Tidal Wave DLC Launch Trailer

Gas Station Simulator, the critically acclaimed management game from developer and publisher DRAGO entertainment, invites eager gas jockeys to take a beach break in the highly-anticipated “Tidal Wave” DLC, available on PC via Steam today.

Oversee a prospective gas station and transform a nearly abandoned tropical island into a flourishing destination for locals and tourists. Manage building expansion and renovations to establish a fuel-driven empire. Earn the trust of temperamental god Chunchumachu through various tasks and by making offerings with coconuts, seashells, and other items. Anger Chunchumachu or neglect responsibilities to face the god’s wrathful flames.

Keep the island clean, maintain a thriving business, and minimize danger. Expand the scope of business with exploration services such as scuba diving and surfboard rentals. Protect patrons from a massive megalodon roaming the nearby waters by taking potshots with a hand cannon. Set sail for a tropical paradise and breathe new life into the island’s community.

Key features: 

  • Volcano Meter – Monitor the moods of volcanic deity Chunchumachu, appeasing the god by maintaining facilities and equipment, satisfying customers, and making offerings. Neglect the meter and watch the skies turn red with flames.
  • Gas Station Upgrades – Discover new amenities, decorations, and expansions, all accentuating the island’s aesthetic. In addition to scuba gear and surfboard rentals, boats and jet skis will also need their tanks filled with gas.
  • Weather – Instead of dealing with sandstorms, the island offers new dangers and events, including tides, waves, and thunderstorms, introducing new mechanics and also requiring shore clean up.
  • Accidents – Proper maintenance of facilities and equipment results in a safer environment, preventing customers from being harmed. Alongside safety protocols, keep a massive shark at bay by using hand cannons to deter its fiendish efforts.

Gas Station Simulator: Tidal Wave DLC is available now on PC via Steam, for $14.99 with a 20% launch discount and supports English, French, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Czech, Portuguese – Brazil, Ukrainian, Italian, and Portuguese – Portugal languages.

Midnight Ghost Hunt 1.0 Launch Date Trailer

Coffee Stain Publishing, the company behind Valheim, Deep Rock Galactic and Satisfactory, and Vaulted Sky Games are excited to announce that the spirit-chasing prop hunt game, Midnight Ghost Hunt, launches into 1.0 today. After two years in Early Access, players will now be able to experience this ghostly frenzy in-full, and new thrill-seekers can join the hunt for free during the game’s free weekend on Steam right now!

Midnight Ghost Hunt is a multiplayer 4v4 prop hunt game with a haunting twist. Hunters seek out and destroy Ghosts before the clock strikes midnight, when the tables are turned and the hunters become the hunted! Midnight Ghost Hunt’s Early Access journey began on Steam in March 2022, before arriving on the Epic Games store in June 2023, and has continually progressed with consistent updates throughout the past two years.

Since the game’s successful launch in Early Access, a plethora of improvements and new features have been added. These include new hero-props, maps, skins, weapon and gadget improvements along with in-game challenges, a progression tier system, dedicated servers and the addition of an experimental game mode – all coming together to make the ghoul-busting action even more exciting to join in on.

Cities: Skylines II Map Editor Dev Diary

Today, Colossal Order and Paradox Interactive released the second of three dev diaries covering the official Paradox Mods integration coming to Cities: Skylines II‘s modding beta on March 25th. Today’s diary covers the upcoming Map Editor and its capabilities.
Players can:
  • Sculpt and mold terrain with intuitive heightmap tools.
  • Customize every aspect of a map, from climate settings to water simulation.
  • Integrate roads and amenities using a unified editor.
Get all the details straight from the Paradox Mods team themselves here.

Broken Roads Release Date Trailer

Independent game studio Drop Bear Bytes are proud to reveal their upcoming isometric RPG Broken Roads is coming to Steam, PlayStation and Xbox consoles on April 10th, with the Nintendo Switch version to follow soon after that.

Broken Roads is a narrative-driven RPG that brings exploration, strategic turn-based combat and meaningful philosophical choices to an all-new Australian post-apocalyptic setting. Broken Roads skillfully blends traditional and all-new role-playing elements on top of a classless system offering near-unlimited character development options built around four philosophies: Humanist, Utilitarian, Machiavellian, and Nihilist. Furthermore the game presents players with an original morality system: the Moral Compass which sees dialogue options and questing decisions influence, and be influenced by, a character’s philosophical leaning and the tough decisions they make along the way.

Broken Roads’ locations are all authentic recreated from the team visiting towns and landmarks in West Australia and taking photos, videos and audio recordings for it to be as true as possible. Furthermore, even the game’s atmospheric soundtrack composed by Tim Sunderland is composed with instruments constructed from everyday objects which brings a wholly unique and distinctive tone to the game.

“We appreciate the community’s patience in allowing us to give Broken Roads the polish and attention it needed to get to the finish line,” said Craig Ritchie, Game Director at Drop Bear Bytes. “Broken Roads is now in its best state ever, with more polish, more voice acting, over 400,000 words of dialogue and more than 150,000 end-game permutations. We hope you all have an amazing time playing it.”

“Broken Roads is a damn big deal. Post apocalyptic, deep conversations, applied philosophy, weirdness wired in, and Australia? Yeah, this game has got it all,” said Colin McComb, Creative Lead on Broken Roads, who previously worked on Fallout 2, Planescape: Torment, Wasteland 2, and Torment: Tides of Numenera.

FOUNDRY Early Access Date Announcement Trailer

Today, Paradox Interactive and Channel 3 Entertainment announced that Foundry, the highly anticipated 3D voxel procedurally-generated factory-building simulation and automation sandbox, will launch in Early Access on Steam on May 2, 2024.

Foundry gathered a dedicated following of 100,000 players during its alpha phase on Itch.io and its demo at Steam Next Fest in October 2023. The game combines grid-based construction and factory building simulations in a procedurally generated voxel world, playable solo or with friends.

EVE Vanguard Content Update Released

Today, CCP Games released the first content update for EVE Vanguard, the sci-fi sandbox FPS set in the EVE Universe currently in early development at CCP’s London studio. The update introduces a mining laser prototype, a new combat suit for the Vanguard warclones, and new contracts that give Vanguard mercenaries a choice between sides in the ongoing struggle between order and disorder in New Eden, deepening the game’s connection to EVE Online. Founder’s Access members can experience the new content from today until March 25, 2024. Founders Access is available for all EVE Online accounts with an active Omega subscription.

“We’re dedicated to developing EVE Vanguard hand-in-hand with our passionate community,” said Scott Davis, Lead Product Manager at CCP London. “Showcasing the prototype mining laser and evolution of the warclone suit reinforces our dedication to an open development process where players can tangibly impact the game’s direction.”

“As EVE Vanguard continues to evolve, the community’s feedback following each First Strike playtest has led us to make subtle yet impactful enhancements to gameplay,” said Emily Akland, Senior Brand Manager for EVE Vanguard. “The new mining laser prototype brings a strategic layer to resource gathering and is the first demonstration of our commitment to delivering our vision for the ultimate sci-fi sandbox FPS experience.”

Features of EVE Vanguard’s March update include:

  • Mining Laser Prototype: Seize valuable mineral resources with the mining laser. Carefully survey the environment to identify surface deposits and extract ore from nodes, essential for accomplishing contract objectives.
  • Mining and Salvage Contracts: Directly contribute to Suppression or Corruption efforts on the front lines of New Eden. Each completed contract feeds into the ongoing interstellar conflict, including skirmishes over territory in the warzones, the ongoing pirate insurgency and overarching territorial alignment, intertwining EVE Vanguard gameplay with the persistent world of EVE Online.
  • New Warclone Suit: Equip a sleek suit with a slimmer profile, designed with dexterity in mind. The new suit’s unique appearance enables Vanguard mercenaries to visually distinguish fellow players from hostile NPCs on the battlefield for enhanced tactical awareness.

As with all previous First Strike playtests, players can compete to gain rewards. By completing contracts and successfully extracting, Vanguard mercenaries will be placed on a leaderboard that will handsomely reward the top 10 players with up to 3000 PLEX.

This blog post provides further information about the March update, including rewards on offer, quality-of-life improvements, and more: Get Ready to Jump Into EVE Vanguard

Sea of Thieves 2024 Preview Event

Today, Sea of Thieves is celebrating its sixth anniversary by sharing some exciting secrets on the horizon for 2024. Sea of Thieves has so much planned for the next few seasons, and you can get a first look by tuning in to the special 2024 Preview Event video live on their YouTube channel.

In honour of the six-year anniversary, Sea of Thieves is throwing a special in-game event, the Sixth Anniversary Celebration, which will go March 20th-25th. The celebration continues an Anniversary Sale kicking off today, which runs from March 20th-28th with discounts on cosmetics from Sea of Thieves: The Legend of Monkey Island and the Dark Warsmith collection.

Finally, the PlayStation 5 launch is just around the corner, which you can read more about in this recent article. Sea of Thieves Season 12 will launch on April 30th, and until then, you can enjoy the Preview Event, the Sixth Anniversary Celebration, and the time remaining to ramp up your Renown and unlock all Season 11 rewards!

For the latest information on Sea of Thieves, stay tuned to @SeaOfThieves on Twitter/X.

Dungeons & Dragons and Converse Unveil Upcoming Merch

Dungeons & Dragons and Converse today revealed more information about the new footwear and apparel collection releasing next month that commemorates the world’s greatest roleplaying game and its 50th anniversary.

Leading the collection are two Chuck 70 iterations that feature first edition illustrations, graphics and characters seen within three stories – Advanced Dungeon and Dragons – Players Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and The Monster Manual – along with molded faceted stars on the Chuck patch harkening a D20.

The collection also includes Chuck Taylor All Star iterations, as well as an assortment of apparel inclusive of tees, a crewneck, shorts and a trucker hat. Additionally, fans in North American and Western Europe will be able to customize footwear styles on Converse By You, a digital experience which will enable them to craft their own unique design.

Crafted from the standpoint of adventurers playing the game, the Converse x DUNGEIONS & DRAGONS collection celebrates the heroes, villains, and interactions envisioned by the Dungeon Master and balances nostalgic style with nuanced detailing. Even the shoebox has been transformed into the iconic mimic!

The Converse x DUNGEIONS & DRAGONS collection will be available globally beginning April 11, 2024, at Converse.com and select retailers but will make its debut this weekend at Gary Con XVI, the ultimate DUNGEIONS & DRAGONS fan event that celebrates the life and works of the game’s co-creator, Gary Gygax.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Original Soundtrack Gets Vinyl Release

Gamemusic Records label is pleased to announce that pre-orders for the Baldur’s Gate 3 vinyl albums are now available in both Standard and Deluxe editions. Gamemusic Records team joined forces Larian Studios and the composer of the score, Borislav Slavov, to deliver this outstanding musical experience to you in a way that does justice to both the game and the soundtrack itself: all remastered for vinyl and full of new original artwork.

The Standard Edition includes three 12-inch vinyl discs (3x 180-gram LP) packed in a gatefold jacket with antistatic sleeves. Each side of the cover is decorated with meticulously designed artwork by Magdalena Katańska – a trusted, long-time associate of the label. The inside presents a stunning panoramic painting. Ripe with references to the world and characters from the game, it is a delight for fans of the game and its music alike. Discs are made in mix of black and purple, invoking the association to Mind Flayers – dreaded enemies from the Forgotten Realms universe.

The limited Deluxe Edition, available only during the pre-order campaign, changes the inner sleeves to six original paintings of Origin Characters, paying homage to beloved heroes from the game. Based on the idea of duality, each disc in this edition also presents a different mix of colours, all coherently representing the pairings, relations, and depth of those characters. Deluxe Edition is presented as a magnetic closure box set, resembling an ancient grimoire. A booklet featuring the piano score of one of the game’s famous tracks, as well as extended liner notes, is also included.

Preorders are available as of today via the Gamemusic Records Online Store and Larian Merch Store. The Standard Edition will remain available for sale, with the limited Deluxe Edition being available exclusively during the pre-order period. The worldwide shipping of both versions is estimated to begin in the Summer of 2024. Previous releases from Gamemusic Records (such as Heroes of Might & Magic III OST or Frostpunk Complete OST) were praised among game fans and audiophiles alike, all selling out quickly and becoming a prized collector’s item – also thanks to careful mastering of the audio material by the label’s seasoned sound engineer, Matthias Adloff, who worked also on this album.

AVATAR: The Last Airbender Coming to ROBLOX

Paramount Game Studios, part of Paramount, a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company, is bringing a battleground-style experience to the Roblox platform this summer based on Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise. The first official Avatar experience on the platform is developed by Looty Games, an established Roblox developer studio and veteran of the battlegrounds genre, as part of the Roblox Creator Fund, which sets out to accelerate projects with innovative gameplay, ambitious visual designs, and creative ideas that are unlike anything else on the platform.

Bringing the iconic series’ “bending” abilities to the battlegrounds genre, fans can, for the first time ever, create their own bender, master their element, and compete in the Avatarverse. Within an arena environment that will be fast paced, frenetic and full of intense energy, bending takes the experience to the next level as users employ water, earth, fire and air moves rooted in traditional martial arts.

“Avatar: The Last Airbender has created a rich universe that generations of fans want to immerse themselves in, and Roblox allows users to have that experience,” said Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media, Paramount. “We’re thrilled to be able to work with Looty Games and Roblox to deepen fans’ connection to the franchise in this virtual world.”

The game will launch Summer 2024 on Roblox, with an official title and more details to be revealed in the coming months.