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System Shock Remake is Out Now

The wait is over. The full-fledged remake of the groundbreaking System Shock from 1994 is now available for PC from Steam, Epic Game Store, and GOG.

Developer Nightdive Studios’ stunningly-faithful recreation of this classic shooter/immersive sim invites players to experience the classic video game, updated and upgraded for modern audiences.

Starting today, [human insects] players all across the world get to face off against SHODAN — the iconic rogue AI with attitude.

The System Shock remake combines the gameplay of the iconic original game with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new sounds and music.

Never-before-seen enemies, quality-of-life gameplay tweaks, a revamped hacking system, and visceral new combat options — featuring a brutal dismemberment system — also await players new and old.

A legion of hostile and mutated creatures — created and controlled by the delightfully villainous SHODAN herself — await players as they make their way through Citadel Station’s all-new areas, flexing their puzzle-solving skills and hacking prowess to reach new sectors of the station.

Players will also encounter traps, puzzles, and secrets in their pursuit of (hopefully) defeating SHODAN once and for all. A combination of stealth, cunning, and futuristic weaponry will be required to survive. When the System Shock remake arrives, players’ puzzle-solving and survival skills will be put to the test.

Nightdive Studios worked closely with many of the members of the original System Shock team, including the voice of SHODAN, Terri Brosius.

Console editions of System Shock will release on PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox One and Series S|X in due course; more details will be shared in the future.

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance RTS Announced

Renowned strategy publisher Slitherine today announced Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance will launch on Steam in Winter 2023.

Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is a gritty real-time strategy game set in a war-torn future where surviving humans fight for their existence against the all-powerful synthetic intelligent machine network Legion, but the greatest threat may not come from the ravaging machines but from bands of other human survivors.

Players will take control of armies as they fight complex tactical battles using near-future and machine-tech weaponry as part of one of three factions available at launch: Founders, Legion or Resistance. Prospective commanders will be able to play across a riveting single-player campaign with massive strategic maps or take part in multiplayer modes.

Throughout the game, players will have freedom of choice and will make decisions that will have an effect on subsequent missions and resonate throughout the game as players progress. These decisions can result in various outcomes including gaining intel, weaponry or allies in future conflicts.

A first look at new gameplay was showcased as part of today’s live. A ragged force of Founders, hotly pursued by Legion machines, have encountered various other bands of human survivors. While the player has a choice to ally or not, joining forces with certain groups will reap specific benefits. In the mission highlighted, a steady stream of Legion convoys provides a juicy target for the resistance fighters to destroy. In addition, successfully retrieving a downed pilot in the area gives critical air support in later missions, while the appearance of a new human group – the Integrators – means either additional soldiers to be folded into the Founders ranks or another foe to be battled. What’s more, with the mission’s success lies the possibility to re-establish radio contact with Founders’ command center – a newfound connection that might be less fortunate than the player thinks.

In addition, the team shared teaser trailers for the game, which can be viewed on Slitherine’s YouTube channel (links below).

A beta for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance will be available in the coming months. Players interested in participating should sign up through Slitherine’s official site.

ELEX II Coming to Mac in June

Following its successful launch on Windows PC and console, Piranha Bytes presents the highly ambitious Science-Fantasy-RPG, ELEX II, is coming to Mac. Available this summer on the Mac App Store, ELEX II stands as one of the pioneering titles to fully embrace the GPU driven pipelines with Indirect Command Buffer (ICB) approach on Mac. ELEX II is also among the select few games that have shaders specifically optimised for the Metal shading language.

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ELEX II offers players a vibrant open world to explore, featuring five major factions, each with their own captivating story arc for players to engage with and experience. The game’s fictional world of Magalan is teeming with extraordinary creatures, hidden secrets, and breathtaking vistas. As an explorer, the possibilities are boundless—you can venture to every location you encounter within the game. By utilizing a jetpack, you can soar to the top of ancient skyscrapers or gracefully descend like a feather into the depths of an underground cave, all without risking your hero’s legs.

Razer Unleashes Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed Wireless Earbuds

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today raised the bar in wireless audio with the ferocious Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed. These cutting-edge earbuds offer unparalleled ultra-low latency audio freedom and versatility across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, smartphones, and handhelds like the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck. With game-changing features such as adjustable active noise cancellation, a fast wireless charging case, and customizable Razer Chroma™ RGB lighting, the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed takes audio freedom to new heights.

“Razer is committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming. With the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed, we’re not just offering gamers another pair of wireless earbuds, we’re answering a call for precision, performance, and cross-platform versatility that’s been long echoed in the gaming community,” said Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s Hardware Business Unit. “Razer’s industry-leading technology and deep understanding of gamers’ needs are the driving force behind this innovative solution. It’s about enabling gamers to experience their favorite games in a whole new light, with audio quality so immersive and real-time it turns every play session into a truly epic encounter.”

THX® Certified Audio – The Gold-Standard in Sound Quality

The Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed is built for those who demand the very best in audio quality, as the earbuds have achieved with THX® Certification, the leading globally recognized assurance of quality, consistency, and audio performance.

The THX Certification Program for headphones and earbuds gives detailed attention to consistent frequency response, low distortion and exceptional noise isolation. Built upon both industry standards and four decades of proprietary testing methods, THX Certification is a rigorous process with world-class audio engineers. The Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed’s achievement in reaching this standard is a mark of the leading-edge design and feature set for the product. Consumers seeing this mark of audio fidelity can be confident in the quality of the product right out of the box.

Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Dongle

Elevating Cross-Platform Connectivity

The Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed expands the boundaries of true wireless audio with the inclusion of a Razer HyperSpeed Wireless Dongle. This unique feature effortlessly bridges the gap for devices without inherent Bluetooth audio capabilities, inviting them into the realm of untethered sound experiences. All gamers have to do is plug in the HyperSpeed Wireless dongle into their PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or PC to enjoy flawless 2.4 GHz connectivity.

The earbuds’ widened compatibility underscores their role as an indispensable asset for convenient, enhanced cross-platform connectivity.

Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless Technology

Razer’s groundbreaking HyperSpeed Wireless technology delivers formidable audio performance in the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed and with the 2.4 GHz dongle, these earbuds achieve an industry-leading, low-latency audio performance of less than 40ms.

Gaming Mode, for example, doesn’t hold back on Bluetooth, ensuring robust performance with a latency of just around 60ms. With Bluetooth 5.3 compatibility, the Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed ensures fluid connectivity across a multitude of devices.

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Fully Adjustable Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation

The Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed is engineered to enhance immersion and awareness through adjustable hybrid active noise cancellation. Advanced feedback and feedforward microphones monitor the surrounding sound environment, enabling users to cancel out noise during focused gaming sessions or adjust the in-app slider to control how much ambient sound they want to let in.

Fast Wireless Charging Case

The Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed comes with a Qi-compatible, fast wireless charging case that holds an additional 24 hours of battery life. Compatible with Razer Charging Pads and other wireless chargers, it also offers a Type C port for wired charging.

Do-Not-Disturb Mode on Dual-Wireless Connection

Do Not Disturb mode silences Bluetooth notifications while gaming on HyperSpeed, allowing users to stay focused on their game or work. When connected to a phone and another audio source over Bluetooth, the mode can be toggled to prevent calls and texts from interrupting listening sessions.

Powered by Razer Chroma™ RGB

The Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed offers customizable lighting and endless style possibilities with close to 16.8 million colors, countless patterns, and dynamic in-game lighting effects. Users can experience full RGB customization and deeper immersion with the world’s largest lighting ecosystem for gaming devices.

The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed is a testament to Razer’s commitment to innovation and providing gamers with the most advanced audio solutions. With its groundbreaking features and unmatched versatility, these earbuds are set to redefine the standards for true wireless gaming audio.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong Now Out on Steam

Available since 19 May 2022 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and PC (Epic Games Store), Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong, the story-based RPG from the studio Big Bad Wolf, is now available on Steam.

Developed by Big Bad Wolf (The Council), the game is adapted from the classic tabletop RPG Vampire: The Masquerade and has a brand-new approach to gameplay in which every choice matters, both when investigating and when interacting with others. Players can now add the game to their Steam Wishlist.

About Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong
In this story-driven RPG adapted from the fifth edition of Vampire: The Masquerade, you play as three vampires, each a member of a different clan in the Camarilla, the secret society that governs most vampires. Through the characters’ intertwined destinies, players must contend with their different viewpoints to separate the truth from the lies. While navigating rumours of conspiracies, murders and power struggles, players must protect their clan, uncover the truth and, above all, ensure that the Masquerade – the vampire law that hides their existence from humans – remains unbreeched.

Memorial Day 2023

While many of us plan trips and extend the Memorial Day weekend as much as we can, I think it is essential to take a step back and spend a moment thinking about why this holiday exists as well as the men and women it honors. Thank you.

“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”
– Wendell Phillips

Wargaming Joins Warhammer Skulls Festival 2023 With Great Offers and New Content

Wargaming is bringing the epic battles of the Warhammer 40,000 universe to its World of Tanks and World of Warships franchises. Players can enjoy exclusive deals on Warhammer 40,000 inspired content and missions, free DLCs, great discounts, and much more.

World of Tanks PC [available till June 1st]

Steam players are offered a variety of special Warhammer 40,000 inspired content which includes: a free DLC with a brand new 2D style that can be received by completing a certain mission, a whopping 60% discount on a special bundle featuring tier VI Heavy premium tank KV-2 (R) with the “Rognarok” 3D style, “Mordian” tank style, and 7 days of WoT Premium Account.

Additionally, bundles with Warhammer 40,000 customization from last year’s Battle Pass are available for purchase in the World of Tanks Premium Shop and Steam.

In collaboration with Prime Gaming, World of Tanks brings the special Wings of Wrath package, featuring an exclusive Commander, Primaris Lieutenant Tolmeron from the Blood Angels, distinct customization elements, 3 days of Premium Account, missions for ×5 XP and other content to boost Player’s account.

World of Tanks Modern Armor [available till June 6th]

Tankers can get five new Premium vehicles inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 universe, two new fully voiced 3D Hero Commanders (Ultramarines and Sisters of Battle factions), and six new 2D Standard Commanders. The core of this new content is the console-only Warhammer 40,000 Leman Russ tank, which makes its debut. To start the journey, players can grab a free Starter Pack on PlayStation and Xbox that includes Warhammer 40,000 Emblems and other boosters. If that wasn’t enough, an Xbox Game Pass perk with two of the new 2D Standard Commanders will hit the ground on May 31st, along with special sales bundles available on Xbox that offer discounts up to 20%.

World of Tanks Blitz [available till June 8th]

The game delivers up to 80% discounts on four bundles featuring Vindicator Ultramarines and Predator Ultramarines tanks, along with themed avatars including two new static ones and a DLC Pack with new profile background for Steam players.

World of Warships [available till June 1st]

On Steam, players can grab a free pack, which includes the seven-day rental of the Ignis Purgatio, premium Tier VIII battleship, and a set of camos. Two special bundles also offer a 25% discount and include two unique Warhammer 40,000 Commanders per bundle. Making their big return, is some valued content with Grotmaz Smart, Ship Smasha, Ragnarok and his commander Arthas Roqthar the Cold will be featured in the armory along all the content created in different bundles with premium containers, commanders and ships, either together or separately.

World of Warships Legends [available till June 2nd]

Coming exclusively to Xbox playerstwo Warhammer 40,000 DLC bundles that each include two unique Commanders and a selection of camos are available with a 50% discount.

Don’t miss the chance to get major content from the Warhammer 40,000 universe across World of Tanks and World of Warships franchises.

Alone in the Dark Spotlight Reveals Details, VO Cast, and More

In the upcoming Alone in the Dark, players can choose between two protagonists to experience the haunting story: Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby. To bring these two iconic characters to life, the developers partnered up with famous actors Jodie Comer (Killing Eve, Free Guy) and David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow), who will lend their voices, their appearance, and their formidable acting skills to the protagonists. Depending on who you play, you will get a different take on the same story. You can see both of them in action in the new spotlight video, showcasing a ton of gameplay.

We hope you are not trembling with fear now, because we have more shocking news to share: Alone in the Dark is launching on October 25th, 2023 on PC, Xbox Series S/X, and PlayStation®5, and will be available at an SRP of €59.99 / $59.99 / £49.99. The digital pre-order kicks off today. You can pre-order here:

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Are you caught in an endless cycle of indecision, feeling like you’re trapped in a haunted house where each door leads to more confusion? Questions like, “Should I pre-order?” or “How’s the atmosphere like?” may be haunting your thoughts. Well, fear not, as we have a solution to illuminate your path through the darkness. You can now download the playable prologue of Alone in the Dark and personally experience what the game has to offer, without any spoilers for the main story. Get your hands on the free prologue here:

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Official Launch Trailer

Get ready to return to Middle-earth and hop into the skin and bones of fantasy’s most endearing anti-hero: After more than four years of blood, sweat and raw fish, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum from Daedalic Entertainment and NACON releases today on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The developers from Hamburg are proud to deliver a narrative adventure based on the largest IP ever worked on by a German studio.Carsten Fichtelmann, CEO of Daedalic Entertainment on Gollum: “Our game is true to the lore created by professor Tolkien for which we are very proud. This narrative adventure is a treat for all fans of The Lord of the Rings and players can look forward to meeting both new faces and old friends!”

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven action adventure set in the world of the novels. Embark on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to him. Climb, leap, and sneak your way past dangers or into advantageous spots. Gollum is skillful and sly, and torn by a split personality. It is up to you to decide whether to yield to the darker side of Gollum or trust the kinder gentler hint of Sméagol. Travel from the depths of Mordor to the beautiful realm of the wood elves and meet compelling characters both familiar and new in a story steeped deep in the lore of Middle-earth.

“Working with the Daedalic team on the development of the Gollum game during the past several years has been a phenomenal experience for all of us at Middle-earth Enterprises,“ Director of Brand & Licensing, Fredrica Drotos mused. “And we‘re eagerly anticipating Middle-earth‘s fans‘ reactions to Daedalic‘s deep dive into the singularly complex Stoor Hobbit, Smeagol aka Gollum, who is driven by forces, within and outside his control, simultaneously.“

Co-published by Daedalic Entertainment and NACON, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is developed by a small team of passionate Tolkienites at Daedalic Entertainment in partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises. The game releases digitally for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with a physical version for consoles also available. A Nintendo Switch™ version is planned for later this year.

MX vs ATV Legends Season Two Trailer Released

THQ Nordic and Rainbow Studios kick off MX vs ATV Legends – Season Two with exciting free updates and new content.

Gate-Drop Fundamentals for Season Two

Updates for all owners of the base game include performance improvements, bug fixes for online and single player modes, new menus for faster navigation, a renovated garage for vehicle displaying, and physics-based Wheelie and Nose-Wheelies (Pro Physics only). Additionally, new suspension upgrade parts (Showa, Pro Circuit, Factory Connection and Legends) and gear options (jerseys, helmets, pants, gloves) from various manufacturers are now available, as well as brand-new Monster Energy and Slayco Graphic kits.

First DLC of Season Two: 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship (available now)

The 2023 AMA Pro Motocross Championship DLC is now available, featuring all 12 scheduled events, including the bonus track Loretta Lynn. Players can compete in each event, unlocking two days prior to their corresponding real-life races.

Here is a full schedule of each track unlocking in-game, and the corresponding real live event:
Season Two Outlook
Upcoming updates for MX vs ATV Legends – Season Two include rain weather, photo mode, replay mode, Steam Deck Compatibility, additional gear and customization items, new animations such as tear-off goggles, and optimized AI behavior for collisions and scrubs.Upcoming DLC
Upcoming DLC for MX vs ATV Legends – Season Two includes an officially licensed compound, a Throwbacks Track Pack featuring fan favorite tracks from previous entries, and seven new DLCs featuring 2023 vehicle models from major manufacturers.