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Achilles: Legends Untold Release Date Trailer

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
News

The central character of the Iliad, the brightest star in the sky, or the hero of the Trojan War, however you know him best, charges into battle in an upcoming epic that will test your swordsmanship. Dark Point Games is proud to announce that the 1.0 version of Achilles: Legends Untold is launching on November 2nd, 2023, on PC, PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S. Contrary to the epic poem, though, allow us to show you, rather than tell you:

Become Achilles – the greatest warrior the ancient world has ever seen. Unveil the story untold, improve your skills and choose your combat style in this original action RPG with an isometric view, a vast world design that rewards exploration, and a challenging enemy AI that demands a thoughtful approach to combat. Level up your skills, combine weapons and gear, and choose the fighting style that allows you to emerge victorious battle after battle against foes that are both human and beasts.

Rewrite the myth of Achilles – the mighty Greek warrior and the commander of brave Myrmidons. After the War of Troy, you return to Greece and find your homeland plunged into chaos. The multilayered story takes you through the diverse locations of ancient Mycenae, where danger lurks at every corner. Learn how to cope with your new nature and step on the hero’s journey to save the mortal world from impending doom. On November 2, the story will be complete as Achilles: Legends Untold brings the full tale of the hero of the Trojan War, together with many improvements that elevate the epic adventure, including more than 20 hours of gameplay, exciting quests, and a New Game+ mode.

“The road so far has been full of lessons, challenges, and many moments of joy too, and we’re so excited to finally see the result of our team’s work in an adventure that we hope you remember for a long time,” says Paweł Waszak, CEO of Dark Point Games. “There haven’t been many games based on the legend of Troy, so we’re proud of presenting you our take on the feats of Achilles.”

Achilles: Legends Untold is currently available as an Early Access game on Steam and Epic Games Store and the full release is coming on November 2, including releases for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can wishlist the game on Steam now and join Discord for the latest updates and support.

Lords of the Fallen Gameplay Overview Trailer

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

HEXWORKS, a CI Games studio, has today released a brand-new Lords of the Fallen eight-minute overview trailer that delves into the horrors and twisted adversaries heralding the return of the demon god Adyr. The highly anticipated, dark fantasy action-RPG launches on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox® Series X|S on 13th October, and is one of the first major releases to truly harness the power of Unreal Engine 5.

Setting the scene for what awaits players on their impending and treacherous quest to free the vast lands of Mournstead from doom, the featurette highlights the game’s revolutionary dual realm mechanic, together with Lords of the Fallen’s seamless co-op, character customisation, and more.

Collector’s Box of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Now Available

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News

GS2 Games announced today that the special limited Collector’s Box of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is now available for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 (assuming they haven’t all been snapped up via pre-order).

Only 5,000 individually numbered copies were created for each platform. Each collector’s edition contains a numbered certificate of authenticity, a character card set, a trio of Daymare enamel pins, and a set of collectible stickers. While a good portion of this limited edition box set has already been sold via pre-order, you can (probably) still purchase it at Amazon.

The regular edition of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle was available as of August 30, 2023 and is a prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. It follows Dalila Reyes, a special agent in the Hexacore Advanced Division for Extraction and Search (H.A.D.E.S.) unit as she investigates a sprawling, sinister military research facility buried deep underground. Dalila’s goal is uncovering the truth behind the horrors in the labyrinthine facility, if she can survive long enough to complete her mission. Along with mind-bending environmental puzzles around every turn, she’ll face blood-curdling monstrosities with only death on their mind – and who aren’t willing to stay dead.

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle was created by Invaders Studios, an Italian independent software house based in the Roman countryside whose team is united by the passion for the survival horror genre. The game was co-written by renowned Italian movie director and writer, Fabio Guaglione, who wrote and directed the psychological survival movie, “Mine,” (starring Armie Hammer), the Netflix hit, “My Name is Vendetta, and wrote the innovative horror-thriller, “Ride,” the first horror movie filmed entirely in GoPro.

Thrustmaster Unveils Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Thrustmaster® is thrilled to unveil its new racing wheel rim specially designed for competition, in partnership with Ferrari®: Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On.

This new wheel rim is a 1:1 scale replica of the wheel from the most successful car in the Prancing Horse brand’s legendary history, with more than 500 victories in competitions: the Ferrari 488 GT3.

A real gem of racing performance technology, this replica wheel rim has been designed with weight and structure optimized for competition — thanks to its central faceplate with carbon fiber cladding, and the wheel rim’s 12.2-inch/31-cm overall diameter. Feel every aspect of the circuit right at your fingertips, and really get the most out of your wheel base’s power — while enjoying a high level of racing details and precision, allowing you to master every turn.

Stayed completely immersed in the heart of the race, and in total control. Adjust your settings incredibly easily (even while passing other cars) with the handy 11 action buttons, D-pad and 4 encoders — all of which are faithful to those found on the original wheel.

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On is natively compatible (without an adapter) with all current and future Thrustmaster racing wheel bases, thanks to its two Quick Release attachment systems.

Officially licensed by Ferrari, this replica wheel rim is compatible with PC (Windows® 10, 11), PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S® and Xbox One®.

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On

Reach new heights of performance and realism with Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On, and climb to the top step of the podium.

  • Crafted for competition

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On has been specially designed for performance — thanks to optimized weight (with its central faceplate featuring carbon fiber cladding), and 12.2-inch/31-cm overall wheel rim diameter. This design lets drivers really get the most out of their racing wheel base’s power, by conveying detailed Force Feedback and facilitating extremely precise driving — both of which are essential for competition.

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  • Immersion and control

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On features 11 action buttons, a D-pad, 2 rotary encoders and 2 thumb encoders — all with a realistic feel, replicating the controls found on the original wheel. They provide the driver with super-fast control of different settings — and the ability to modify them on the fly incredibly easily, so as to always stay in control.

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  • 4 versatile LEDs

The 4 LEDs towards the top of the wheel rim’s central faceplate allow the driver to receive different information while racing — including RPM, and pit window opening. The two available modes (GT or single-seater) let the driver adapt the behavior of the LEDs to the engine speed of these two different types of vehicles.

  • Adjustable magnetic paddle shifters

The new paddle shifters with magnetic sensors allow for clear, precise activation, helping to avoid driving errors. For even greater versatility, the position of the paddle shifters is customizable, with 4 different configurations for optimal handling according to the user’s preferences.

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  • Backward and next-gen compatibility

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On is natively compatible with all Thrustmaster racing wheel bases, thanks to the two Quick Release holders allowing users to select the attachment compatible with their racing wheel base without the need for an additional adapter. This next-generation attachment system ensures direct transmission between the racing wheel base and the wheel rim.

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1:1 scale replica of the legendary 488 GT3

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On is a life-size replica of the wheel of Ferrari’s most successful car in history: the Ferrari 488 GT3, with more than 500 victories in GT Championship and endurance racing. This officially-licensed wheel rim has been specially designed in collaboration with Ferrari to faithfully capture the essence of the legendary race car and provide an immersive, realistic racing experience.

Commercial information

Ferrari 488 GT3 Wheel Add-On is available at a suggested retail price of £199.99 / $249.99 / €249.99 for worldwide release:

  • Preorders start September 28, 2023.
  • Commercial availability from October 26, 2023.

World of Warships Announces Captain’s Club

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the top naval battle MMO World of Warships is marking this year’s World Maritime Day by introducing a brand-new benefits program called Captain’s Club. Available to all active World of Warships account holders, this unique rewards program unlocks a treasure chest’s worth of partner rewards, discounts and bonuses to claim. In celebration of the debutCaptain’s Club benefits program World of Warships is offering players a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to turn their in-game captaincy into reality.

A Competition for Those Called to Captaincy

This year’s World Maritime Day will be lucky for three World of Warships players, who will be selected to get their own boating education and license at the school of their choice, with up to $3,000 USD covered by Wargaming. Players interested in the competition can enter by commenting why they’re interested in becoming a real-life captain on the Captain’s Club promotional video shared on the World of Warships official YouTube.

There’s even more up for grabs, as World of Warships will be releasing mystery Twitch Drops as part of the launch festivities. For the chance to win, players can tune in to the World of Warships Twitch stream on specified dates for their territories, which include September 29 for Europe, October 4 for North America and October 11 for Asia-Pacific.

You can find the full details on Captain’s Club here and the full terms and conditions for the “Become a real-life Captain” competition here.

More Rewarding Gaming Experience

The Captain’s Club benefits program unlocks rewards, discounts, extended trials and prizes from numerous brands exclusively for World of Warships players. Included partners range from GoPro, Windscribe, Gamivo, with more to join Captain’s Club in the future.

Joining this program is straightforward and simple. The only criteria to be eligible for membership is to have a World of Warships account, and to have completed one battle in the last 30 days. From there, players can browse through a depth of exclusive deals and bargains across the board including discounts, bonus offers, vouchers and extended trials on services like a 3 month free subscription for GoPro Quik or 29% discount on Windscribe Pro VPN for a year.

VR LEGO Bricktales Revealed to Launch on December 7th

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Thunderful and ClockStone are delighted to announce that a VR/MR version of LEGO® Bricktales, unveiled officially today at Meta Connect, will be releasing on December 7th as a launch title for Meta Quest 3 and will also be available for Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro. Pre-orders for LEGO® Bricktales are open now, with an exclusive LEGO alien outfit available as a pre-order bonus!

LEGO® Bricktales VR puts lovingly crafted LEGO brick dioramas built entirely with authentic LEGO elements into your home, using mixed reality to place the dioramas on your table and let you delve into its beautifully crafted environments using the power of Meta Quest 3. The creative brick-by-brick building mechanic that made the title such a hit on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iOS and Android in its original incarnation has been adapted to the Meta Quest 3’s VR controls to put the game’s LEGO pieces at your fingertips like never before, allowing you to unleash your imagination as you construct fun builds to help you solve puzzles and save a rundown amusement park.

LEGO® Bricktales sees you journeying across 5 beautiful LEGO brick-themed biomes, taking you to the green foliage of the deepest jungles, the scorching sand of sun-drenched deserts, the hustle and bustle of a city corner, the epic sight of a towering medieval castle and the paradise of tropical Caribbean islands. Each location offers a variety of construction spots with challenges designed to unlock the power of your imagination. Whether you’re being asked to put on your designer hat and build a throne fit for a king, or testing your engineering skills to build a bridge that will get heavy machinery across a river, how you construct your builds and meet the challenges you’re being offered is up to you!

As you search for inspiration to help your grandfather reinvigorate his rundown amusement park you’ll meet a host of colourful characters that need your help, put together cool aesthetic creations and have your building skills tested with functional physics-based puzzles like building cranes and gyrocopters, delivered by the team behind the Bridge Constructor series.

“We’re thrilled to announce that we are partnering with Meta to bring LEGO Bricktales to Meta Quest 3 as a launch title on December 7th,” said Agostino Simonetta, Chief Games Officer at Thunderful. “The detailed dioramas that feature in LEGO Bricktales are perfect for the VR platform and I know LEGO fans are going to love exploring them with the level of immersion that VR offers.”

“ClockStone is incredibly honoured to bring our landmark success LEGO Bricktales to Meta Quest 3 on December 7th, allowing us to introduce the joy of building LEGO to audiences around the world in groundbreaking new ways, including our first foray into mixed-reality”, said ClockStone CEO Michael Schiestl.

Gothic Classic Out Now on Nintendo Switch

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Let the adventure begin! Gothic Classic is out now on Nintendo Switch™! Embark on an epic journey through a dark and immersive world of an RPG classic, for the first time on a handheld console. The kingdom of Myrtana – with great performance and a well adapted UI and controls – is now in the palm of your hand. Watch the trailer here:

If it’s not your first time in the Colony, you can find a list of fixes and updates here: https://thqn.net/3qdQFL8

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty DLC Vol. 2 Out Now

2023/09/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA launched the second DLC for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, a dark fantasy action RPG now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Windows and Steam®.

Follow Sun Ce’s struggles after the death of his father, Sun Jiang, in the new story chapter, “Conqueror of Jiangdong”. Here, players journey through Xiangyang and the Shentingling Hills while encountering frightening new Shrimp Soldier monsters along with some of Ancient China’s most fierce warlords, including Gan Ning and Taishi Ci. The DLC pack also features a new Long Sword weapon, new endgame content entitled “The Thousand Mile Journey”, a new Divine Beast, and more!

In addition to the paid DLC, a free update is available beginning today that includes collaborative weapons from Lies of P, the thrilling new action RPG by Neowiz Games.

For more information on Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, visit the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @WoLongOfficial and @koeitecmoUS.

Wargaming Announces Fundraising Stream to Support the Maui Strong Fund

2023/09/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

Wargaming (USA), Inc., the U.S. arm of Wargaming Group, the publisher, and developer of the leading multiplayer vehicular combat games World of Warships and World of Tanks, today announced a $100,000 donation to the Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) currently supporting communities impacted by the devastating fires that engulfed the heart of Maui this past August.

“In times of adversity, communities come together, and we believe in the strength and resilience of the Maui community,” said Stan Watt, Director of Wargaming (USA), Inc. “Our donation to the Maui Strong Fund reflects our commitment to stand by the people of Maui during their time of need. Together, we can help rebuild and empower this vibrant community.”

In the spirit of unity and support, Wargaming invites their players to join a special Maui Strong Fund Charity Stream with the U.S. teams of World of Warships and World of Tanks + World of Tanks: Modern Armor on Tuesday, September 28, beginning at 12:00 p.m. EST. This interactive event will be hosted on the individual Twitch channels of those games and promises an afternoon of entertainment, community engagement, and opportunities to win exciting random prizes.

“Mahalo to Wargaming for their generous donation to the Maui Strong Fund,” said Micah Kāne, CEO and president of Hawai‘i Community Foundation. “The complex, multi-layered needs of this disaster requires all of us to come together to support Maui now and in the journey ahead.”

Details for the live stream event:

For more information about the live stream, please click here:

Skybound Entertainment Unveils NYCC 2023 Plans

2023/09/27
Jerry Paxton
Comics News, Geek News, News

Skybound Entertainment, the creator-led, multi-platform entertainment company, today unveiled its plans for this year’s New York Comic Con (NYCC) including can’t-miss programming at the Javits Center from October 12-15.

Skybound will host a panel spotlighting the historic new collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, with TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE comics finding a new home with the publisher and part of an all new shared Energon Universe alongside the hit Void Rivals. Join Energon Universe showrunner and Skybound chairman Robert Kirkman (Writer, Void Rivals), Lorenzo De Felici (Artist, Void Rivals), Joshua Williamson (Writer, Duke and Cobra Commander), Tom Reilly (Artist, Duke), Daniel Warren Johnson (Writer/Artist, TRANSFORMERS) and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound Entertainment) as they divulge the behind-the-scenes stories of stealth launching one of the biggest events in comics in recent years, including a special edition Duke #1 Ashcan for all panel attendees (while supplies last), featuring a first look at one of the biggest launches of the year!

Continuing this year’s celebration of the 20-year anniversary of The Walking Dead and Invincible, a special panel with Robert Kirkman will take fans through the past, present, and future of these beloved and critically acclaimed franchises.

In other Invincible happenings, Skybound will host a panel revealing all-new details and behind-the-scenes stories of game development for the upcoming video game Invincible Presents: Atom Eve!

For to-the-minute updates and schedules, fans should be sure to follow the Skybound social channels. Skybound will be hosting the following panels and special events each day at the convention center and offsite.

Friday, October 13, 2023

Offsite Activation:

Energon Universe Signing at Midtown Comics Times Square

6:00 p.m. ET, 200 W. 40th St., New York, NY 10018

Featuring Lorenzo De Felici (Artist, Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (Writer/Artist, TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (Writer, Duke and Cobra Commander) and Tom Reilly (Artist, Duke) for the first-ever Energon Universe group signing. Limited quantities of the Duke #1 Aschan will be available for attendees.

Saturday, October 14, 2023

Transformers & G.I. Joe: Welcome To The Energon Universe

10:45-11:45 a.m. ET, Room 405, Javits Center

THE ENERGON UNIVERSE IS HERE! The TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE are back at Skybound, joined by the mega-hit Void Rivals! Superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals), Lorenzo De Felici (Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander), Tom Reilly (Duke), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) reveal the secrets behind the biggest new comics of 2023. Moderated by Arris Quinones (Host/Co-Creator, Variant Comics). Attendees will receive a copy of the Duke #1 Aschan (while supplies last).

Invincible & The Walking Dead Celebrate 20 Years!

12:15-1:15 p.m. ET, Room 405, Javits Center

Celebrate the 20th anniversaries of THE WALKING DEAD and INVINCIBLE comic book series and beyond in a special panel with the man behind both iconic franchises, Robert Kirkman! Moderated by James Viscardi (Executive Editor, ComicBook.com).

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Invincible: Bringing Atom Eve To Video Games

2:45-3:45 p.m., Room 1C-03, Javits Center

Join Jill Murray (Creative Director), Rossi Gifford (Art Director), Mike Rogers (Creative Director, Franchise), Mary Arroz (Writer), and Lauren Lehmann (Animation Director) as they discuss how they created the upcoming video game Invincible Presents: Atom Eve. Learn from veterans in the video games industry how they approached creative direction, narrative, design, and art direction to adapt a beloved comic book and animated series to the video game format.

Note: Limited interview opportunities in support of the Energon Universe and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve are available upon request. Please reply to this email if interested.