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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Official Launch Trailer

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

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

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

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.

Hell Let Loose Update 14 Live Now

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Team17 Digital has today released the latest update for its acclaimed World War II shooter, Hell Let Loose. Step into battle alongside the British Forces, as a brand-new playable faction enters the battlefield, alongside more than 15 new weapons, new vehicles, 2 new maps, locomotion improvements, and non-verbal communication tools.

Update 14 is one of the largest content drops to date for the title and is free for all Hell Let Loose players. This massive update also brings a whole host of quality-of-life improvements to enhance the player experience.

Key features include:

  • The British Forces are now a playable faction within Hell Let Loose, adding a third team to the Allies rotation. Alongside this new faction, initial British uniforms will be added to the loadout with plans to support future customization.
  • An arsenal of new weaponry adds to the already expansive collection available in-game. Update 14 features more than 15 new weapons, from a Lanchester MK1 submachine gun to a portable Flamethrower Life Buoy.
  • A fleet of iconic vehicles giving players more options when traversing across new terrain, from a Sherman Firefly tank to a Daimler recon vehicle, and Bedford supply and transport trucks.
  • Two brand-new maps give players more history to explore and new battlefields to fight on, expanding the current map rotation implemented in Hell Let Loose.
    • Driel – Taking inspiration from the events of Operation Market Garden, this map will see players battling it out to secure territories while traversing the small villages and farmland of the Netherlands.
    • El Alamein – With a stunningly vast desert landscape, teams will be fighting across mostly open terrain with little to no cover.
  • Non-verbal communication tools allow players without microphone access or those unable to use one to communicate with their teammates – improving the accessibility of the game and helping players make quick calls on the frontlines. The radial wheel features 15 communication options in four key categories.

Hell Let Loose is a hardcore World War II first-person shooter featuring epic battles of 50v50 players across infantry, tanks, artillery, and a dynamically shifting front line. Players can choose from one of 14 playable roles within the infantry, recon, and armor units, each offering a unique gameplay experience. Drop into the battlefield and utilize teamwork and communication to dominate your opposition in an evolving, large-scale warzone.

Hell Let Loose is available to download now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Evil Wizard Out Now

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, developer Rubber Duck Games and publisher E-Home Entertainment are thrilled to celebrate the launch of their humor-filled action RPG, Evil Wizard, on Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S! This unique, action-adventure title puts players in the role of a defeated final boss, fresh off of a humiliating battle with a hero, and hungry for revenge.

In their quest for vengeance, you’ll explore charming pixel-art environments packed to the brim with hordes of enemies that you need to overcome to reclaim what’s yours. While you once were a powerful wizard, an epic battle stripped you of your powers and now you’ll have to rediscover them and re-infiltrate your castle to unleash the revenge you long for.

“It has been a long time coming, and we’re thrilled to be launching the quirky and comedic fun of Evil Wizard and sharing our unique spin on the action RPG genre,” said Kavka Wang, Marketing Director, at E-Home. “Evil Wizard has a little something for everyone, between the crude humor, satisfying combat, and hundreds of easter eggs scattered throughout, and we welcome players into the wild and wonderful world that we’ve created!”

“We are equally nervous as excited to be releasing the game,” said lead programmer Diego Ordoñez, “They keep asking us for a quote but the only thing we can put to summarize our feelings is ‘AAHHHHHHH!’”

Evil Wizard features tons of enemy and boss variety, including some inspired by the dev team’s favorite games and movies. The game also features fourth-wall-breaking humor, inspired by the likes of Conker’s Bad Fur Day and Deadpool, and one thing is certain: this wizard has quite the mouth! Tying all the fun together is satisfying action RPG combat that you’ll need to master if you want to reclaim your evil castle and all the glory that comes with it.

The Pegasus Expedition Gets Final Content Update

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Fulqrum Publishing and Kalla Gameworks today release The Exodus – the final Content Update for the story-driven, sci-fi grand strategy title The Pegasus Expedition – which is now available via Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store. The update introduces a brand-new gameplay scenario, alongside gameplay improvements and an assortment of gameplay/bug fixes.

In this new scenario players face a terrifying and all-consuming enemy, The Biomass, as it spreads across the galaxy. Players will grapple in an intense race against time, as they fight to survive long enough to escape the clutches and ever-growing threat of consumption from this horrific enemy.

This update also brings changes to the galaxy generation, making resource exploitation potential more specialised and highlighting this to the player, making for a more straightforward approach to their economic challenges and conquests. In addition, a large-scale overhaul to The Pegasus Expedition’s combat mode gives players greater control over the way they approach each different battle through their campaign.

A further change implemented for ease of use is the introduction of structure filtering, a new tool that players can use to easily locate the structures they require while building.

The Exodus is the final planned early access content update for The Pegasus Expedition. It follows Scattered Empires, At the Center of It All and The Height of the Empire – all of which introduced new gameplay scenarios alongside a variety of changes and bug fixes.

Besides these new features and content, The Exodus brings a number of additional changes and fixes:

Changes

  • The way galactic perception is changed to more directly reflect players’ actions and will now also much more directly affect how the Other factions will view the player.
  • AI will now prioritize building higher tier fleets as well as research technologies more actively in aim to keep them better on par with the player. Other miscellaneous AI tweaks have also been implemented, and this is not intended to be the final state of the AI but a step in the correct direction.

Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where combat music would not play
  • Fixed an issue where texts won’t align with their buttons
  • Fixed an issue where fleets would not lose combat power from lost ships
  • Fixed an issue where the cancel button would not work with operations.
  • Fixed an issue where the council screen could “blink” as black
  • Fixed an issue where the player wouldn’t receive the story-related operative
  • Fixed an issue where derelicts could stay active after exploration.
  • Fixed missing tooltips relating to global interrupts.
  • Fixed an issue where game could lock up on ending the turn
  • Fixed an issue where Pegasus republics production numbers would not show.
  • Many miscellaneous small fixes.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Palace of Ice campaign DLC Launch Trailer

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The next instalment of the award-winning, critically-acclaimed cRPG, Solasta: Crown of the Magister – is now available to play. Tactical Adventures is celebrating the release of the Solasta: Palace of Ice campaign DLC with a Free Weekend and huge discounts galore!

Palace of Ice is the biggest DLC pack to date, playable in solo or co-op, it gives players a brand-new campaign with over 25 hours of new content taking place following the end of the original Crown of the Magister campaign.

Designed with higher level characters in mind (level 10-16), players will discover entirely new locations and weather effects, as well as new enemy types and high level character development (spells, items, armors, etc). New dungeon maker environments have also been added, as well as two new races to complete your party – Gnomes and Tieflings.

For even more Palace of Ice content, check out the High Level gameplay video where Tactical Adventures provides a deep dive into community requested features as well as closing out the main Solasta storyline: https://youtu.be/VsFkLZWksMs

This new campaign sees the Soraks infiltrating Gallivan and threatening the Snow Alliance after making a deal with the demons. The heroes will have to explore a totally new region, and reunite the different clans of the Snow Alliance in order to try to bring the spread of Soraks and Demons to an end.

An all-new free content update will also provide more faces for character creation, as well as important Dungeon Maker improvements: the ability to play levels 12-16, a dedicated world map and an NPC follower system.

The Palace of Ice DLC will retail for $14.99 / €14,99 / £14.99.

Bungie Announces Next Game: Marathon as well as Destiny 2 Showcase

2023/05/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today Bungie took the next step in its evolution into a multi-game studio with the announcement of its next game: Marathon, a new sci-fi extraction shooter and the first completely new project from the studio in more than a decade. Marathon is currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with full cross save and cross play, and no release date has been announced. Coinciding with the announcement, Bungie released the first CGI trailer for the game, showing off a first look at the world of Marathon, a glimpse of the player characters—known in game as “Runners”—and the game’s bold visual style.

A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments, exploring the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface. Players will engage solo or in crews of three, searching for mysterious alien artifacts, as well as for valuable loot and new weapons and gear that they can add to their collection.

“Marathon is the start of an amazing journey for Bungie, one that is inspired by our studio’s legendary history while pushing boldly into the future,” said Marathon General Manager Scott Taylor. “We’re taking all of the lessons that we’ve learned from more than 30 years of creating amazing worlds and innovative PvP experiences and putting them into a game that looks, sounds, and plays like nothing Bungie has ever made.”

“Even at this stage of development, it’s incredible to watch the creativity and excitement around the game at Bungie,” said Marathon Game Director Christopher Barrett. “The team is committed to creating a PvP-first gameplay experience full of tension and excitement, all set in a persistent, dynamic, narratively rich online world where players’ actions have ramifications on each unfolding season.”

Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Bungie also announced today that actor Nathan Fillion is reprising his role as fan-favorite character Cayde-6 for the Destiny Universe. The legendary Hunter made a brief appearance in a teaser video for the next Destiny 2 expansion, Destiny 2: The Final Shape.

The ten-year journey of Destiny’s Light & Darkness Saga is approaching its epic conclusion and, later this summer, Bungie will show off the first details of what to expect in the Destiny Showcase event on August 22nd. During the livestreamed showcase, Bungie developers will reveal the details for The Final Shape and provide a look forward into the future of Destiny 2.

Fans can tune into the event on the official Destiny Twitch and YouTube channels: www.twitch.tv/Bungie and www.youtube.com/DestinyTheGame.

“This is a momentous time for Bungie, as we continue our evolution into a multi-game studio,” said Bungie CEO Pete Parsons. “More than thirty years of passion for creating incredible games has led us here and will push us into the future. We have a tremendous amount of work ahead, including continuing to build our Marathon development team and supporting Destiny for years to come. With our partners at PlayStation, we’re working to make our bold vision of Bungie as a true entertainment company a reality, while never forgetting our core mission: building worlds that inspire friendship.”

For more on Marathon, visit www.marathonthegame.com

For more on Destiny 2, visit www.destinythegame.com

Bungie is actively hiring for Marathon, Destiny 2, and beyond – check out our openings here: https://careers.bungie.com/jobs

PNY Unveils New RTS 4060 GPUs, DDR5 Memory, and More at Computex 2023

2023/05/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

PNY is announcing several new, innovative products at COMPUTEX 2023, with the unveiling of the new VERTO GeForce RTX 4060 Family graphics cards, a new white edition of PNY XLR8 Gaming MAKO RGB DDR5 Memory, as well as a new portable SSD storage product, and a unique high-performance M.2 active cooling heatsink with monitoring software ideal for cooling the latest PCIe Gen5 NVMe storage devices.

Join PNY at COMPUTEX 2023:

  • Date: 30th May to 2nd June 2023
  • Location: Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall, Hall 1, 4F, Booth L0110

PNY GEFORCE RTX™ 4060

NEW: PNY GEFORCE RTX™ 4060 FAMILY OF GRAPHICS CARDS

The PNY GeForce RTX 4060 Family is the latest addition to its revolutionary NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series of GPUs and will be available in three different configurations: PNY’s XLR8 Gaming RGB Overclocked Triple Fan, XLR8 Gaming RGB Triple Fan and PNY Dual Fan edition. PNY’s GeForce RTX 4060 Family is designed to deliver incredible performance for gamers and creators at 1080P resolution at 100 frames per second with Ray Tracing and DLSS 3. The GeForce RTX 4060 product family delivers all the advancements of the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture — including DLSS 3 neural rendering, third-generation ray-tracing technologies at high frame rates, and an eighth generation NVIDIA Encoder (NVENC) with AV1 encoding.

PNY GEFORCE RTX 4060 TI

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti models expand PNYs memory variety with 16GB and 8GB options. Enjoy remarkable cooling even when running resource-heavy games and content creation with two 90mm fans on the impeccably crafted compact dual fan design and three 90mm fans on XLR8 Gaming triple fan designs. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB and 8GB VERTO models feature a sleek aluminum backplate to protect sensitive components and air vents to provide additional heat dissipation. Three copper heat pipes on the XLR8 Gaming VERTO GPUs and two copper heat pipes on the PNY VERTO GPU, pair with a copper base to offer the ultimate cooling potential in the most compact PNY design to date. The compact dual slot design and powerful single 8-pin power connector offers expanded compatibility for a larger range of computer chassis without compromising performance.

PNY GEFORCE RTX 4060

The 4060 models are produced with the same high-precision craftsmanship and comparable features as their Ti counterpart. GeForce RTX 4060 GPUs are designed with two 90mm fans on the PNY VERTO model and three 80mm fans on XLR8 Gaming triple fan designs to maximize cooling in conjunction with two copper heat pipes and the copper base. GeForce RTX 4060 models continue to offer expanded compatibility with a powerful single 8-pin power connector on PNY’s compact dual slot design. Experience additional heat dissipation with maximized airflow through meticulously cut air vents on the durable aluminum backplate.

THE COMPACT, QUIET, & UNIQUE PNY VERTO™ SERIES GRAPHICS CARDS

PNY will also have on display at COMPUTEX its GeForce RTX™ 4090 XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™, which is one of the most compact GeForce RTX 4090 models on the market, enabling usage in a wider range of available computer cases, as well as the PNY GeForce RTX™ 4080 and 4070 Ti XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ models, which are among the quietest graphics cards available according to TechPowerUp; both winning their Editor’s Choice Award.

PNY XLR8 DDR5

NEW: PNY XLR8 DDR5 6400MHZ /6000MHZ CL40 MAKO RGB DESKTOP MEMORY – WHITE EDITION

PNY is now offering its latest XLR8 MAKO RGB DDR5 desktop memory with a white heatsink to perfectly match white-themed gaming PC builds. Engineered for extreme performance, the PNY XLR8 MAKO RGB DDR5 Memory comes in 6400MHz and 6000MHz speeds, with low latency CAS 40 and in capacities up to 32GB. It supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO, giving users the ease of one-click overclocking. The unique “SHARK” heat spreader design features serrated cuts that take inspiration from shark gills to maximize the surface area for thermal efficiency. PNY XLR8 MAKO RGB DDR5 combines extreme overclocking performance and cool operation with beautiful, eye-catching lighting effects.

NEW: PNY NVME M.2 SSD DUAL FAN HEATSINK

PNY will debut its innovative NVMe M.2 SSD Dual-Fan Heatsink at COMPUTEX 2023. Its unique and highly capable dual-fan design can cool even the latest extreme performance PCIe NVMe Gen5 SSDs. Additionally, a version with ARGB lighting will be coming soon, designed to provide custom PC builds and gaming rigs with dazzling, colorful visuals. Users will be able to monitor fan speeds and SSD temperatures, and with the ARGB equipped models, control the colorful lighting using PNY VelocityX™ software.

In addition, the full range of PNY’s PCIe NVMe Gen4 SSDs, microSD cards, flash drives and portable storage will be on display at the exhibition, including CS3140, CS2241, and Elite-X USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20Gbps) portable SSD.

For more information about PNY products and where to buy, please see the PNY website at: www.pny.com.tw/en/

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NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening New Details Revealed

2023/05/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News

Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Kou Shibusawa revealed the use of Province War Tactics and castle support in their upcoming tactical strategy game, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening. The 16th entry in Kou Shibusawa’s historical simulation franchise, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening mixes military might with political diplomacy in a quest to conquer Japan’s Warring States. The title will be available digitally in North America on July 20, 2023 and is currently in development for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PC Windows via Steam®.

In NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, players experience Japan’s chaotic Warring States Period by taking over the role of daimyō – a powerful Japanese feudal lord and land owner. As players progress and begin taking over larger pieces of the map, their tactics expand through the cooperation between daimyō and officer provinces. Here, a regent, who is the leader of a province, will propose Province War Tactics, with various scenarios playing out depending on the regent’s ability. Tactics include: joint offensives, with all troops marching towards the same target as the daimyō province; ranging attacks, where provinces attack multiple castles of the same enemy clan all at once; bolster, where troops in the rear send soldiers to the allied units in the frontline; and feint, where troops march near enemy borders, luring them out of their castles to create opportunities for an allied units’ attacks. With so many tactics to choose from, it’s key for players to choose their regents wisely in order to outmaneuver enemy forces!

In addition, players can now appoint roles to castles, helping add new lines of strategy within the castle network. A castle that is deemed a “defensive base” is crucial for defense, setting up a stage for sieges. Meanwhile, having an “assistance base” near the defensive base can help increase the number of protecting soldiers when attacked by a large force of enemies. On top of that, a “resupply base” will help support marches and long-term expeditions with additional supplies when troops are passing through on their way to the next fight.

For more information on NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Feature Trailer

2023/05/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Award-winning studio Owlcat Games is thrilled to reveal the new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – the first cRPG set in the legendary grim darkness of the far future of Warhammer 40,000. Debuted at Warhammer Skulls event the Feature Trailer shows brand new locations and enemies, a reveal of a new companion – the Space Wolf, Ulfar, and finally a brief glimpse into the nefarious machinations of Chaos and its role within the narrative. Watch the feature trailer:

Together with the new trailer Owlcat Games is excited to announce that all early founders who pre-purchased any version of the game will be able to download and play the Beta on 1 June 2023. https://roguetrader.owlcat.games/preorder/en#packs

The closed Beta dramatically extends the amount of content available for the players and features the prologue and the first three chapters of the game. The explorers of the Koronus Expanse will get access to hours of new adventures, ​​exciting quests, will meet new enemies and friends and also will learn how it all started.

The closed Alpha released in December 2022 will transform into the Beta version of the game, and will remain live until Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader‘s release, meaning that anyone who pre-purchases any of the founder’s packs will be able to try the game early. In-game progress will not be transferred from one version to another

The Steam and GOG wishlists are already opened for the eagerly-anticipated title.

Fans can support the game right now by purchasing a Founder’s Pack and becoming part of the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Those who decide to support the developers early will gain access to the Beta version of the game, help the team in shaping the experience with their feedback, and receive a set of unique rewards and items available only to early supporters.

The Founder’s Packs are available on the official website at owlcat.games.