Author - Jerry Paxton

Way of the Hunter Steyr Arms Pack Out Now

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, THQ Nordic released the new Steyr Arms Pack for Way of the Hunter! The Steyr Arms Pack is available for € 4.99 / $ 4.99 / £ 3.99 and includes the following rifles:

Steyr-Gams
The brand new Steyr-Gams, which will be available in Way of the Hunter exclusively before it is even sold in stores.
The Steyr-Gams is the ideal rifle for high alpine hunting, based on the proven Ultra-Light rifle. It features an optimised scout barrel and an integrated picatinny rail for precise optics mounting. The innovative combination of carbon stock and state-of-the-art 3D printing technology creates an ultra-light rifle of the highest quality and precision.

Steyr SSG M1
Intended for mid-sized big game, the SSG M1 rifle can meet the most demanding mission requirements. Based on traditional virtues like precision and reliability, it also boasts a new multi-function chassis not found in any other rifle.

Steyr Mannlicher Cl II Fullstock
High reliability, maximum precision, convenience of use, the Steyr Mannlicher CL II is one of the better options when it comes to dealing with the biggest and most dangerous game.

Steyr Monobloc ARMAD Green-Brown
An all-steel weapon made according to military standards for ultimate ruggedness. New “monobloc” construction—the barrel and housing are made from a single piece for unbeatable accuracy. A top ergonomic stock with numerous, innovative options for customization. This limited edition uses high-grade ARMAD steel and features a green-brown finish.

Slender: The Arrival 10th Anniversary Out Now

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Veteran videogame developer Blue Isle Studios has announced the release of its revamped 10th anniversary classic horror game. Slender: The Arrival is now available on PC, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – just in time for Halloween. Every shadow, every material and every hair-raising encounter with the mysterious Slender Man is now rendered in the stunning detail only possible with Unreal Engine 5.

This anniversary update comes with a brand new chapter donned “Nightmare” that follows Charlie Matheson’s father as he descends deeper into madness. Slender: The Arrival features a complete visual overhaul and option to swap between the original version and new update on Steam by switching branches on the Steam client. Multiple new languages are supported, with redesigned pickups, readables, and subtitles for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese and Portuguese.

During Unreal Fest, Blue Isle Studios announced that a robust roadmap, including multiplayer, more chapters, and a cross-platform mod kit (supported by CurseForge and Overwolf), will be coming to Slender: The Arrival in 2024.

Slender: The Arrival completely overhauled and updated for Unreal Engine 5, is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store for $19.99

The Troop Official Launch Trailer

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The battle begins! After almost two years in Early Access, turn-based, platoon-level tactical game The Troop launches today. Developed by Giant Flame and published by PLA Studios, The Troop was born from a lifelong passion for World War II history and turn-based games is now available on PC via Steam.

The Troop is rolling out of its Early Access period with a new arsenal of features, including three new campaigns for players to experience – following the adventures of the 21st Panzer Division, the SS Panzer Division and the 31st Tank Brigade.

The game has attracted a dedicated following among its fans, who have been instrumental to the development of the game. In fact, the fans have been so crucial to the development of The Troop that some of the powerful in-game ace units are named after the game’s most dedicated supporters.

The Troop embraces the best traditions of classic tabletop war gaming combined with the interactivity and excitement the digital format affords. You have complete control over your units’ actions; tanks will not expose their weak side armour with unexpected pathing, hidden guns will not reveal their positions by firing prematurely, infantry will not flee inexplicably when victory is a few heroic paces away. You are free to take your time… but any mistakes are yours and yours alone!

Tom Page, Studio Director, PLA Studios, said:
“It’s great to be able to bring the complete feature set and all 4 campaigns to players. We feel like they really show the game at its best and build upon everything the community has helped us shape over the past 2 years.”

Survivorman VR: The Descent Official Launch Trailer

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, entertainment company Cream Productions and Les Stroud Productions Inc. announce that their immersive VR survival game Survivorman VR: The Descent is now available on Meta Quest 2 and 3.

Based on the highly popular TV show Survivorman which ran for 14 years, Survivorman VR: The Descent is an authentic survival simulator that teaches players how to brave the perils of wilderness survival in an Arctic setting. Along with its Meta Quest launch, Cream and LSPInc are excited to announce their new partnership with games distributor VRKiwi to co-publish Survivorman VR: The Descent on PCVR and PlayStation VR2 in early 2024.

In Survivorman VR: The Descent, would-be survivalists find themselves stranded on top of a treacherous mountain after narrowly escaping a helicopter crash in the Canadian Arctic. Lost, alone, and with only their wits to count on, players need to find their way to safety before they freeze or fall to death, or worse…! Luckily for them, Les Stroud appears as a vision to guide their way and to teach them the true ropes of wilderness survival.

In a solid test of endurance, intellect, and skills, players face a myriad of challenges inspired by real-life survival ordeals faced by Les Stroud himself. Under his watchful eye, they learn to navigate icy ravines, craft hunting traps, and, most importantly, keep the fire burning!

The first of its kind, Survivorman VR: The Descent is a VR survival game that is based on true and tested survival scenarios and aims to leave players better prepared for real-world challenges both mentally and physically.

Alaskan Road Truckers Out Now

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Get ready to be a trucker and not a truck, as Green Man Gaming Publishing, Movie Games S.A and Road Studio S.A. are thrilled to announce that Alaskan Road Truckers launches today for PC via Steam (16:00 UTC+1/5pm CEST/11am EDT/9am PDT). PC fans can now hit the wild and beautiful roads of Alaska in this definitive trucker experience for $21.99 / €21.50 / £18.49 with a limited-time 10% launch discount. PC via Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 versions will launch soon.

Don’t just take our word for how treacherous the roads to trucking greatness can be. Take a moment to hear from real-life Alaskan Road Trucker Lisa Kelly (featured in the History Channel’s Ice Road Truckers) as she narrates the new launch trailer for the PC launch.

“As a real Alaskan Road Trucker, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be working with Road Studios, Movie Games and Green Man Gaming Publishing to promote their new game”, said Lisa Kelly on her partnership with Alaskan Road Truckers. “Having experienced the harsh reality of these roads first-hand, Alaskan Road Truckers really captures the feeling of taking on the challenging Alaskan wilderness. I can’t wait to invite more people to experience it from the safety and comfort of their PCs”

Fans can also load up with additional PC content with the Mother Trucker Edition DLC, available to purchase now for a limited time only. The Mother Truckers Edition lets aspiring truckers conquer the Alaskan frontier and show off their badass style with a brand new, tattooed character and some cool upgrades for their truck. The DLC content includes:

  • A badass new character with tats to match
  • ‘Flaming Hot’ truck decals
  • The hottest hood ornaments in Alaska
  • The ‘Cattle-Killer 5000’ grill
  • ‘Climate Changer’ exhaust
  • The ‘Ultra Deluxe’ cab light set

Dark Atlas: Infernum Official Trailer

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher SelectaPlay and developer Night Council Studio are thrilled to announce a bone-chilling playable PC demo of the first-person horror survival game Dark Atlas: Infernum is available to download now on Steam.

The Dark Atlas: Infernum Steam demo introduces players to the first full chapter of this chilling horror title and the ghostly entities known as Imprints. Unravel the dark secrets locked deep in the protagonist’s mind and walk the abyss between the soul and the path to hell. The PC demo is available to download from Steam now.

Seagate Unveils FireCuda 520N NVMe SSD

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) today introduced the new FireCuda 520N NVMe solid state drive (SSD) with 2230-S2 M.2 form factor. The new drive is a perfect storage upgrade for Valve’s Steam Deck™, Microsoft® Surface, ASUS ROG Ally, Lenovo Legion™ Go, and other compact devices with 2230 M.2 slots.

Available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, the FireCuda 520N is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD specifically designed for high performing hand-held gaming devices with high octane read/write speed of up to 5,000 MB/s for the 2TB capacity and up to 4,800 MB/s for the 1TB model. The drive offers PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD performance of desktop gaming, and it is backward compatible with Gen3 and Gen2 PCIe slots.

The FireCuda 520N includes Seagate’s three-year Rescue Data Recovery Service plan1 and a five-year limited warranty. It is available now for $109.99 (1TB) and $189.99 (2TB).

The Santa Clauses Season 2 Trailer

2023/10/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for season two of the Disney+ Original series “The Santa Clauses.” The brand-new trailer previews the continuing story of Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) and his family as they return to the North Pole for more adventures when the season premieres with two episodes on Wednesday, November 8, followed by new episodes weekly.

In addition to Allen, who will executive produce and reprise the beloved role of Santa/Scott Calvin, season two stars Elizabeth Mitchell as Mrs. Claus/Carol, Austin Kane as Cal Calvin Claus, Elizabeth Allen-Dick as Sandra Calvin Claus, Devin Bright as Noel, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias as Kris Kringle and Eric Stonestreet as Magnus Antas, The Mad Santa.

Alongside Allen, award-winning Jack Burditt (“30 Rock,” “Modern Family,” “Frasier,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) will continue as executive producer and showrunner. Kevin Hench (“Last Man Standing”), Richard Baker (“Last Man Standing,” “The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2”) and Rick Messina (“Last Man Standing,” “The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2”) will serve as executive producers along with Jason Winer and Jon Radler for Small Dog Picture Company.

Lake: Season’s Greetings Gets Release Date Trailer

2023/10/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, Whitethorn Games — publisher of inclusive, accessible, easy-going games, including APICO, Calico, Lake, and Wytchwood — and developer Gamious are excited to announce that the long-awaited Lake prequel holiday-themed DLC, Lake: Season’s Greetings, will be coming to PC, Xbox and PlayStation 4 and 5, November 15, 2023! To celebrate this announcement, Gamious has revealed a closer look at the story players will unravel in Season’s Greetings.

Make this a December to remember! Lake: Season’s Greetings takes place during 1985’s holiday season, one year before the original Lake game. Players take on the role of Thomas Weiss, an amiable mail carrier and father to Lake’s protagonist, Meredith Weiss. Changing the perspective from Meredith to her father, players will gain an understanding of the Weiss family dynamics and an insight into a snow-covered Providence Oaks from a long-time resident’s point of view. Not only will players learn more about the familiar faces they have grown to love from the main story, but Season’s Greetings introduces five completely new characters to the town of Providence Oaks, each with their very own storylines. The DLC will also provide more background to some unanswered questions that were teased in Lake. Following the ideals of the base game, Season’s Greetings will continue to focus on slice-of-life themes and relaxing vibes, this time embedded in a comfy holiday setting. So curl up with some hot cocoa and a copy of Season’s Greetings because it isn’t Christmas until Thomas Weiss has delivered the holiday cheer.

Key features of Lake: Season’s Greetings include:

  • Travel back to 1985 and discover what Providence Oaks was like before Meredith through the eyes of her father during the winter holiday.
  • Enjoy a variety of after-work activities that include hanging with friends, staying in for a night of television, and going out like it’s 1985.
  • Experience a branching story that doesn’t shy away from slice-of-life themes. Like life, there are no right or wrong answers.

Lake is available now on PC via Steam, or Epic Games Store, on PlayStation 4 and 5, and Xbox One and Series X|S. Lake: Season’s Greetings will be released on these platforms on November 15, 2023.

Follow Lake on Twitter, Facebook, and visit the official website, for more updates.

For more updates from Whitethorn Games, follow the publisher on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitch, join the official Whitethorn Games Discord, and visit https://whitethorngames.com.

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Release Date Revealed

2023/10/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Independent developer Free Range Games and publisher North Beach Games are excited to announce that esteemed actor John Rhys-Davies will reprise his iconic role as the world’s most beloved Dwarf, Lord Gimli Lockbearer, as part of the official voice actor’s cast for the highly-anticipated co-op survival crafting title, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria. Hear Rhys-Davies in action as Gimli in the official opening cinematic for the game, released today. As a special celebration, on the Dwarven holiday of Durin’s Day, October 17, Rhys-Davies joins Nerd of the Rings, the largest YouTube channel in the world dedicated entirely to Middle-earth, for an exclusive interview discussing his role in the game, working with the development team at Free Range Games, returning to The Lord of the Rings, and more.

“It’s always fun to come back and think of the ‘what-ifs’, and the chance to work on this game is an exploration of one of the what-ifs, isn’t it?” said John Rhys-Davies. “Actors often create characters out of love and it’s very hard, sometimes, to let them go. Certainly, Gimli is, for me, a character that I really adore, and I’m very grateful for the opportunity to reprise him in a different context.”

“Authenticity is a cornerstone of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria and when it came to casting Gimli, there was only one name everyone wanted,” said Chris Scholz, CEO of Free Range Games. “It’s been an honor, a privilege, and a dream to have Mr. John Rhys-Davies reprise this iconic role.”

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Durin’s Day Interview with John Rhys-Davies, hosted by Nerd of the Rings, will be broadcast on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023 at 9:00 am PDT / 12:00 pm EDT. The interview will air on the Nerd of the Rings YouTube channel, and will be available to watch in its entirety via VOD recording following the conclusion of the broadcast.

The story of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria takes players beyond the books and into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. Summoned to the Misty Mountains by Lord Gimli Lockbearer, players band together as a company of Dwarves tasked to reclaim the lost spoils from the Dwarven homeland of Moria—known as Khazad-dûm or Dwarrowdelf—in the depths below their very feet. Their quest will require fortitude and teamwork, delving deep into the Mines of Moria to recover its treasures and in the hopes of one day restoring them to their former glory.

Developed by Free Range Games and Published by North Beach Games, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria will launch on Oct. 24 for an MSRP of $39.99 USD / €35.99 EUR, and has been rated T for Teen by the ESRB and has a PEGI 16 rating. Eager fans can pre-order the game digitally on PC via the Epic Games Store and wishlist on PlayStation®5 via the PlayStation® Store. For more information about The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, visit ReturnToMoria.com.