Author - Jerry Paxton

The Talos Principle II Demo Out Now

Starting today, Acolytes of Elohim can sample the philosophical puzzle sequel The Talos Principle II via a brand new standalone demo on Steam. The bespoke teaser introduces players to the bold new world through a series of hand-picked puzzles spread across stunning new locations, as well as a glimpse into the vast narrative that awaits them on Nov. 2: https://store.steampowered.com/app/835960/The_Talos_Principle_2/

The Talos Principle II greatly expands on the beloved original with more mind-bending puzzles to solve, new puzzle mechanics, a richer storyline, more secrets to uncover and the biggest, weirdest world Croteam has ever built.

The long-awaited sequel will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on Nov. 2 at $29.99. Introspective savants can benefit from a 10% pre-order discount from now until launch.

Visit talosprinciple.com for more information.

Gangs of Sherwood Pre Orders Now Open

The teams at NACON and Appeal Studios are pleased to announce that preorders for their new cooperative action-adventure game, Gangs of Sherwood, are now open!

Hang on, are you saying that with so many new releases right now, you feel all in a spin? That you’d rather try your hand at the game before preordering?? That you’re not even sure what the game’s all about??!!

Breathe easy, our teams have thought of everything to keep things simple for you:

Step 1: Watch this trailer to find out all about the game in less than a minute!
Step 2: Happy with what you’ve seen? Then go to the Gangs of Sherwood Steam page
Step 3: Add the game to your wishlist
Step 4: Download and run the demo
Step 5: Check out the introduction, tutorial and a complete chapter with all 4 playable characters, solo or in co-op mode for up to 4 players!
Step 6: Liked it? Then preorder Gangs of Sherwood on the platform of your choice!

Nacon Revolution 5 Pro Controller Out Now

NACON’s teams have spent years developing their sixth Pro controller, working closely with professional gamers such as Mister Crimson, one of the best versus-fighting players in the world. Every feature of this unique controller has been designed to meet the needs and enhance the performance of the most demanding players. For those eager to try it as soon as possible, it can be pre-ordered on nacongaming.com.

CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY FOR GAMERS
The new video offers a glimpse of the latest technologies that make the REVOLUTION 5 PRO an essential controller for competitive players.

  • Asymmetrical sticks: optimal handling and distinct ergonomics
  • Over 10h battery life: for long, wireless gaming sessions without the need to recharge
  • Play in wired mode with a detachable 3m cable, or wireless with optimized latency thanks to RF technology.
  • Enhanced precision and durability for joysticks and triggers thanks to Hall Effect technology, reducing “joystick drift” (compared with previous Revolution controllers)
  • Trigger Blocker: adapt to any in-game situation by customizing the trigger amplitude
  • Customisation app (for PC/Mac, coming soon to mobile): offering more freedom to make your controller unique and adapted to the way you play
  • Comprehensive customization: 4 customizable profiles per platform, 3 sets of weights, 3 stick sizes, 3 sets of stick heads, and no fewer than 60 customization options
  • Ergonomic shortcuts: choose the action assignment using the buttons on the back of the controller
  • Bluetooth game audio: when connected to your console, instantly switch between console sound and Bluetooth® stereo headphones
  • Premium materials for improved comfort and handling

On top of all that, the REVOLUTION 5 PRO is compatible with PS5TM/PS4TM/PC* and comes with a storage case.

Visit https://www.nacongaming.com/en-US/ to discover all the technical details about the REVOLUTION 5 PRO and pre-order it exclusively.

SnowRunner Season 11 Content Debuts Oct. 19

SnowRunner, the blockbuster off-roading experience from developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment, enters a brand-new locale with Season 11: Lights & Cameras, releasing on October 19 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Available for free to all Year 3 Pass and 3-Year Anniversary Edition owners, Season 11 will take players to Scandinavia, featuring two new vehicles and two new maps packed with the glorious sights and sounds of the Nordic countries. A free update featuring new trailers, cranes, flat-beds and a set of 10 new stickers will also be available for all players.

Local filmmakers are shooting some action scenes that need heavy lifting, and you’ve got just the trucks for the job! Deliver the set dressing, green screens, and actors to their rightful place to help make the best movie of the year. When the cameras are off, you can help the local villages and authorities renovate the region before the next winter season.

Two new vehicles are also on the way for Season 11: the NEO Falcon 2000 and Burlak 6×6. The Falcon is the perfect choice for roaming the mountains and general exploring, all thanks to its exceptional ground clearance and versatile suspension. The Burlak is a much larger, powerful vehicle with scouting as its focus, taking a heavy-duty approach to moving up and around the maps. Use its small crane and flatbed options for rescue or transport, helping to make it a reasonable all-rounder vehicle.

Season 11: Lights & Cameras releases on October 19 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Save money on all the content released since launch and beyond with SnowRunner’s 2-Year and 3-Year Anniversary Editions. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.

Delusion: Nocturnes & Nightmares Trailer

Since 2011, guests have played their part in the most visceral, captivating and unique live experience in the world. Delusion. A living, breathing world of fantastical horror where stories come to vivid life, and guests become integral actors in the unfolding narrative. Yet this tapestry of terror is more than simply shows.

With Nocturnes & Nightmares, we learn there is more to the Delusion saga than meets the eye. A mysterious figure known only as The Author has apparently penned every Delusion story since its inception. Bringing words to life. Ink to reality. More a curse than a gift as The Author plays with fire.

Devoted fans (our guests) will be swallowed into various stories and connect with characters both dire and beloved as they track down the mysterious author behind the Delusion series and learn of a disturbing agenda.

Gothic II Complete Classic Nintendo Switch Trailer

Who let the felons out? You, you, you, you! The nameless hero, defying all odds, shattered the magical barrier imprisoning the detainees of the Valley of Mines, granting them freedom. Yet, this act of liberation threw the whole region into chaos and disarray. Food became scarce, criminals are roaming the streets, and the once-thriving ore production ground to a halt. In response, King Rhobar II dispatched his stalwart paladins to restore order, prepared to employ force if necessary.

Once more, the players step into the boots of the nameless hero, tasked with an even greater mission and confronting challenges of epic proportions. The fierce Orcs are only one part of the problem…

Gothic II Complete Classic is coming to Nintendo Nintendo Switch on November 29th, 2023, and will include the magnificent expansion Night of the Raven, adding the expansive region of Jharkendar, along with a wealth of new weapons, enemies, skills, and quests, elevating the overall experience to even greater heights.

The game will be available at an SRP of $ 29.99 / € 29.99 / £ 24.99. Gothic II Complete Classic is available for pre-order now.

Digital release will be via the Nintendo eShop.

Physical exclusively at:
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THQ Nordic Vienna Store

Survivorman VR: The Descent Release Date Trailer

Cream Productions — a prominent entertainment production company — is delighted to announce an October 18, 2023, release date for the VR survival game Survivorman VR: The Descent on Meta Quest 2, and the upcoming Meta Quest 3. Featuring survival legend Les Stroud, Survivorman VR: The Descent is a gripping reality-based survival simulator set in the Canadian Arctic that tests the mettle of would-be survivalists, forcing them to use their hard-earned skills, quick thinking, and creativity to battle the elements and save their own lives.

Produced by the creative team behind the hit TV series Survivorman, Survivorman VR: The Descent is a first-person adventure simulator that gives players a simple challenge: survive a helicopter crash in the Arctic mountains and make their way to safety. Tasked with braving the wilderness and freezing temperatures, players engage in a raw test of endurance, smarts, and skill, all while working under the watchful eye of Les Stroud himself. As they descend down the cliff face, survivalists learn to navigate icy ravines, treacherous rivers, and daring rock faces as they find their way to safety. With direct expertise from Les Stroud in the making of the game, the challenges experienced in Survivorman VR: The Descent are rooted in authentic survival.

A true survivalist in every sense of the word, Les Stroud, who pioneered the survival television genre with his hit TV show Survivorman, is considered a teacher and mentor, above all. After decades of educating viewers on how to scrape together a shelter and make fire from essentially nothing, he’s bringing survival lessons to players in the most immersive form of audio-visual simulation: virtual reality.

Galactic Civilizations IV Managing Your Space Cats Trailer

In the vast cosmos of gaming, we often find ourselves leading empires, commanding armies, and forging alliances. But have you ever wondered about the individuals who make up these galactic civilizations, and the leaders who steer their destinies towards triumph?

In this episode, we embark on a cosmic journey to meet the Citizens and Leaders of the Purrshan League, a civilization of peaceful, friendly cat-like creatures navigating the challenges of a universe filled with passive-aggressive neighbors.

Disney+ Behind the Attraction Season 2 Trailer

Disney+ and Disney Parks have revealed the official trailer and key art for season two of the Disney+ Original docuseries “Behind the Attraction,” premiering November 1 on Disney+. The series, from Disney Branded Television, takes viewers on a ride behind Disney Parks’ most iconic and beloved attractions, featuring the Imagineers that designed them and the Cast Members who operate them. On the heels of season one’s exploration of staples including Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world,” and Space Mountain, season two will continue to showcase more quintessential Disney Parks’ attractions including Pirates of the Caribbean, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Indiana Jones Adventure, EPCOT, The Food, and Nighttime Spectaculars.

The series hails from Dwayne Johnson & Dany Garcia’s Seven Bucks Productions and The Nacelle Company, and is narrated by Paget Brewster (“Criminal Minds”). Brian Volk-Weiss directs the series and serves as Executive Producer, along with Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz and Frankie Chiapperino from Seven Bucks Productions, and Ian Roumain, Benjamin J. Frost, and Cisco Henson from The Nacelle Company.

The trailer and key art were also shared today via Disney Parks Blog.

A Boy And His Blob: Retro Collection Coming October 17th

Ah, the good old days of classic gaming. Your eyes glued to the CRT screen, mashing your NES controller ‘til your buttons lost color. It may be a thing of the past for most, but that nostalgic magic is still very much alive.

Ziggurat Interactive and Limited Run Games have taken that magic and bottled it with A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection, a two-for-one love letter to the days of retro platforming and brain-teasing puzzles. The Retro Collection is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on October 17, 2023.

A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection brings a pair of NES and Game Boy hits to modern consoles, including their US and Japanese versions. A Boy and his Blob: Trouble in Blobolonia puts the fate of Blobolonia in your hands as the evil Emperor threatens to plunge the planet into chaos. As the Boy, joined by your new alien-like friend, Blobert (affectionately known as Blob), you’ll use 14 magical jelly beans to transform your companion’s form as your puzzle-platforming skills are put to the test.

In The Rescue of Princess Blobette, enjoy the thrilling sequel, this time as the dastardly Alchemist takes over Blobolonia’s Royal Castle and traps the fair princess inside. Once again, it’s up to the titular Boy and his Blob friend to vanquish evil, save the princess, and send a menacing meddler packing.

Powered by Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine™, A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection combines that throwback feel with modern quality-of-life improvements. Updates include Trophies for PS4/PS5, filters to change up the aesthetic appearance, and finally, as a gift from the video game gods, save states. No more starting all the way back at the beginning after a game over.

A Boy and his Blob™: Retro Collection will be available on Tuesday, October 17th, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. A PC version is in the works, with a formal announcement coming soon.