Author - Jerry Paxton

Arcade1Up Reveals Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine

2023/08/04

Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

Arcade1Up today announced an authentic recreation of one of the world’s most popular fighting games is coming this fall. The Street Fighter™ II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine will feature 14 blockbuster Capcom games packaged in an authentic design inspired by the iconic Dynamo HS-5 shape. The machine is the newest addition in the company’s Deluxe line and will make its debut at EVO 2023 in Las Vegas this weekend and will be available at retail this fall. Fans can sign-up for updates now at Arcade1Up.com.

With its attention to detail and vintage aesthetic, the Arcade1Up Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine captures the essence of the arcade culture that was revived in the 90s by Street Fighter™ II. Fans can relive those arcade glory days with authentic features including a faux molded coin door and light-up marquee alongside modern updates including Wi-Fi multiplayer and leaderboard capabilities. Standing at just over five feet, the machine will come equipped with a vibrant 17-inch BOE monitor and crisp dual speakers.

The fourteen games featured in the machine include: Street Fighter™ II : Hyper Fighting, Super Street Fighter™ II Turbo, Street Fighter™ II: Champion Edition, King of Dragons™, Strider™, Progear, Battle Circuit™, Super Puzzle Fighter™II Turbo, Saturday Night Slam Masters™, Capcom Sports Club™, Final Fight™, Giga Wing™, Captain Commando™, and Armored Warriors™.

Sign-ups for notifications for the Street Fighter II: CE HS-5 Deluxe Arcade Machine home arcade machine begin today on Arcade1Up.com.

EVE Online Board Game Kickstarter Revealed

2023/08/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Today CCP Games, the developers behind sci-fi spacefaring MMORPG EVE Online, announced a collaboration with Titan Forge, a miniature sculpting studio and board game publisher, to create a board game adaptation of the renowned spaceship MMO. The EVE Online board game welcomes fans and newcomers, bringing New Eden’s signature space exploration, player-driven narratives, and strategic warfare to tabletops. The Kickstarter pre-launch page for the EVE Online board game is now live for fans to sign up and follow the project’s progress until the campaign kicks off in Q4 2023 following demos at EVE Fanfest.

Fans can sign up for updates on the Kickstarter page here:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/titanforgeminis/eve-online-the-board-game?ref=39v03f

EVE Online’s player-driven narrative, intricate economy, and stunning visuals are represented in this board game, offering a blend of classic 4X strategy elements and Euro-game mechanics. Players command a diverse fleet of starships, each meticulously crafted by Titan Forge, and delve into the intricacies of interstellar politics, resource management, and tactical combat. The game will be playable for the first time at EVE Fanfest 2023, September 21-23, in Reykjavik, Iceland.

“As a studio dedicated to crafting high-quality board games that ignite imaginations, EVE Online’s player-driven world is the perfect fit to make the ultimate tabletop sandbox. This project is unlike anything we’ve ever made and fuels Titan Forge’s commitment to delivering an authentic and captivating experience for EVE fans and board game enthusiasts alike,” said Roman Łakomiak, the founder of Titan Forge. “Our partnership with CCP empowers us to make a board game in an iconic universe that transcends both physical and digital mediums, standing as a testament to EVE Online’s epic legacy.”

“With its player-driven gameplay and complex virtual economy, EVE Online lends itself organically to a compelling board game experience,” said Grant Tasker, EVE Online’s Brand Director at CCP Games. “As we celebrate two decades of EVE Online, Titan Forge understands New Eden’s enduring legacy and is equipped to bring our iconic spaceship MMO to a different medium while maintaining its signature elements.”

CCP Games is celebrating EVE Online’s 20th anniversary throughout 2023. Set 21,000 years from now in the star cluster of New Eden, EVE Online is known for its dynamic and immersive virtual world. The game offers a vast sci-fi sandbox environment where players are free to explore, trade, engage in epic battles, and shape the destiny of the galaxy.

Starship Troopers: Extermination Update Bring Horde Mode and Lots More

2023/08/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Listen up, Vanguard! Today, Offworld Industries, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, have announced the second update to the Early Access release of Starship Troopers: Extermination (ST:E), bringing new features and substantial additions to the core gameplay experience. Update 0.4.0 is the most comprehensive to date, adding Horde Mode: a brand new survival-based combat mode that pits players against swarms of enemies that gradually increase in difficulty, creating the ultimate test of your skills and wits. Fortify your base and mow down legions of invading Bugs, then take a step back to manage your customizable player profile, racking up stats to earn bragging rights as the number-one exterminator in the galaxy.

Update 0.4 introduces player stat tracking and player profiles, allowing Vanguards everywhere to better tabulate their personal extermination metrics. This first version brings in core stats—such as total kills, revives, deaths, wins, losses, and extractions—while more stats will be added in further updates. Think there’s a specific enemy type you’ve destroyed more than others? These player stats will tell you what you’ve exterminated with extreme prejudice, along with other designations like kills per weapon type, and can be filtered by both Game Mode and Class.

By working closely with the community players through Early Access, the Offworld Industries team has enlisted all ST:E fans to help determine what features and mechanics to build upon and evolve before the game’s eventual transition into 1.0. Player feedback continues to be integral to the ongoing creative process, as Offworld Industries works to iterate upon prevalent requests and continues adding more and more content in the weeks and months ahead.

The Early Access edition of Starship Troopers: Extermination, as of the Relentless Hordes update, is currently available for $29.99 USD—a special price that will increase as more content is introduced ahead of the 1.0 launch—reflecting the game’s stage of development, and puts players on the far-off front lines in an all-out war with the Arachnid menace. Squad up as a Trooper in the Deep Space Vanguard, an elite Special Forces group within the Mobile Infantry, and get ready to stomp some Bug! No Trooper will ever stand alone as they line up shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow Vanguards—trusty Morita Assault Rifles in hand—to battle against hordes of bloodthirsty insectoid aliens on the hostile surface of the planet Valaka.

Work together to complete objectives, acquire resources, build and defend your base of operations, and then escape to the extraction point together. The battle will be intense but, as hardened warriors standing for all of humanity and the United Citizen Federation, leave no inch of ground safe for the Arachnids!

Flutter Away Launch Trailer

2023/08/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Flutter Away, the cozy nature exploration game from Runaway Play, treks through the trees on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam today!

Embrace the quieter side of life in the breathtaking Amazon rainforest on a five day retreat as a butterfly researcher. Meet cuddly critters of all kinds, noting their particular habits and lifestyles in your handy journal, while learning about their friendly forest home. Document all of the lovable animals, graceful butterflies, and teeny insects hiding in the Amazon. Capture photos of every finding and note each footprint and birdcall along the way.

Explore the allure of fragrant flowers and bioluminescent mushrooms gleaming under the night sky, while seeking out bugs, frogs, and other fascinating creatures in the lush evergreen. Appreciate everything nature has to offer as day turns to night amidst flowing waterfalls and multi-colored sunsets. There’s much to explore in both the glittering daytime and starry nighttime!

Make a new friend in a shy Capybara and discover her secret all while enjoying the peaceful wilderness. Find calm in solitude and complete tasks at the pace that feels right while on a winding path through the jungle. Discover hidden surprises throughout the tranquil forest. Make the most of this perfect opportunity to take a breath and relax before stepping back into the hustle and bustle of regular life.

“Our passion is helping people connect with the natural world through games, so we’re thrilled to bring a beautiful, nature exploration game like Flutter Away to players on PC and Nintendo Switch,” said Runaway Play, CEO, Zoe Hobson. “We hope Flutter Away helps players reconnect with nature and provides the peaceful escape that so many of us need!”

Flutter Away is available now on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch with English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Simplified, and Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language support.

To learn more, visit Flutter Away’s official website, join the community on Twitter, and search #FlutterAwayGame on social media.

Hollyland Unveils VenusLiv Livestream Camera

2023/08/04

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Hollyland has entered the livestream camera niche market with VenusLiv, a brand new solution that is designed specifically for live shopping, online courses, and podcasting, and other small indoor live streaming activities. VenusLiv combines convenience, quality, and innovation to create the ultimate live streaming experience without the hassle of complex equipment and operation.

Use of live streaming has been increasing rapidly worldwide, for small and medium-sized teams and individuals, but building a professional live-streaming setup is costly and time-consuming. Professional DSLR cameras are complex to operate and install for users with no basic knowledge of photography, it’s difficult to debug image quality issues, and smartphones cannot meet the demand for image quality and extensibility. Hollyland developed VenusLiv to resolve this contradiction.

RTMP AND UVC PROVIDE EASE OF USE AND CONVENIENCE

VenusLiv supports Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP), a key capability for live broadcasting, which allows users to stream on numerous platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram*, Twitter, and more. RTMP is a communication technology that is ideal for live video streaming over the internet, as it delivers low-latency and high-quality video and audio.

The built-in USB video class (UVC) capability means there is no need for a capture card. Users can simply connect VenusLiv to their computer via USB 3.0 and start streaming directly.

ROBUST STABILITY DURING LONG-TERM STREAMING

Unlike other video cameras or smartphones, VenusLiv can be used for a long time without overheating, thanks to its advanced aerospace-grade heat dissipation system. This ensures seamless, uninterrupted live streaming with no risk of performance issues, like shutdown, stuttering and malfunctions, or damage to the camera or battery. VenusLiv also supports DC and NP-F battery dual charging options, allowing for uninterrupted 24/7 live streaming.

AUTOMATIC, HIGH-SPEED FOCUS AND ADVANCED COLOR TUNING

The hybrid autofocus capability of VenusLiv uses phase and contrast technology to quickly focus on foreground objects, ensuring images always stay sharp and clear. The powerful, easy-to-use HollyOS system, plus effortless focus adjustments and frame monitoring always capture exactly the shot users want.

VenusLiv has a unique color tuning feature that allows users to adjust the appearance of the actor or character without changing the color of other items. For example, this can beautify the person while preserving the true appearance of a product.

A BREAKTHROUGH IN LIVE STREAMING TECHNOLOGY

VenusLiv is a breakthrough that reflects the craftsmanship and innovation of Hollyland’s R&D team. VenusLiv specializes in the enthusiast group of indoor live shopping streamers, and at their core, Hollyland found a niche that didn’t have a good enough product, so they customized VenusLiv specifically for that niche.

Hollyland is already well known for wireless products including wireless transmissions, wireless intercoms, and wireless microphones. VenusLiv is an important step that helps Hollyland expand its video shooting ecosystem. Live streaming is not only a core focus of Hollyland’s current product service, but also an important area for the company’s future solution plans. Hollyland’s philosophy is: light and simple, so users have a simpler way to do more professional work.

Hollyland is meeting the demand for live streaming capabilities, and working on building a live streaming base in multiple countries in the Asia Pacific region to promote industry exchanges and create exemplary pilot projects.

To enjoy a better live streaming experience, use VenusLiv with Hollyland Lark C1, a highly praised wireless microphone system. It is a favorable bundle, providing a lightweight and convenient live audio and video overall solution.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

VenusLiv: $999
Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC1YR9SP
Learn more from Hollyland’s official website: www.hollyland.com/product/venusliv

Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition Revealed

2023/08/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

To really immerse yourself in the world of Alone in the Dark don’t miss out on the Alone in the Dark Collector’s Editions! With only 5000 units available worldwide, make sure to get your hands on these eldritch items like the Dark Man statue, a glow-in-the-dark steelbook, the spooky doll doorhang, additional DLC content, and much more! Watch the Collector’s Edition Trailer here:

The Alone in the Dark Collector’s Edition (limited to 5,000 units worldwide) includes:

The Dark Man -Statue 26cm / 10in height
Game on PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC
Alone in the Dark Steelbook
Ostadte – Miniature 10cm/ 4in height
Collector’s Edition DLC Package (Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Director’s Commentary Mode, Vintage Horror Filter Pack)
Do Not Disturb – Doorhang
Derceto 1030 Wallsticker Set

Issue of 5,000 units in total, thereof

#1 – #20 are available from the THQ Nordic Vienna Store
Serial# 21 – 4,499 International Version(s), available via the THQ Nordic online store, as well as selected retail partners
#5,000 will be delivered to the Embracer Games Archive

The Alone in the Dark physical PC standard edition is also limited to 3,500 units worldwide, thereof:

#1 goes directly into our THQ Nordic Archive
#2 – #20 are available from the THQ Nordic Vienna Store
Serial# 21 – 4,999 International Version(s), available via the THQ Nordic online store, as well as selected retail partners
#5,000 will be delivered to the Embracer Games Archive

Spirit Halloween Debuts New Flocked Sam Funko POP! Figure

2023/08/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Calling all Trick ‘r Treat fans! Spirit Halloween today debuted a new Sam Funko POP! figure that is a must-have in any Trick ‘r Treat collection.

Make space on your shelf for the new Sam with Razor Flocked Funko POP! Figure, available exclusively at Spirit Halloween. The 3.5” tall figure features a soft-to-the-touch flocked texture on Sam’s pajamas for extra authenticity.

The officially licensed Sam with Razor Flocked Funko POP! Figure is available for $14.99 on SpiritHalloween.com and in Spirit Halloween stores this season, while supplies last.

Hotel Renovator Adds Mod Support and New DLC

2023/08/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Hotel Renovator today launches the integration of user-generated content powered by mod.io. The eagerly awaited feature fulfills the promise of endless possibilities for renovators to design their hotels just the way they want, and to share those creations at will with an active community.

Developed by Two Horizons and published by Focus Entertainment, Hotel Renovator is all about creating the hotel of your dreams. Already packed with over 2,000 interior items to let your unique vision of home design run wild, the game now lets renovators’ creativity run even wilder thanks to its new modding feature powered by mod.io. It’s time to create and share unique designs, lending and drawing inspiration from a community of like-minded renovators!

Over the last few months, Hotel Renovator has received new wallpaper and ceiling customization options available to all renovators as free updates. Since launch, the developers have continuously worked to improve and optimize the game. Further free updates are planned in the coming months, including quality-of-life features and game optimizations, so stay tuned for new content!

Following the releases of the Kawaii Furniture Set, Futuristic Furniture Set, and Gym Furniture Set, the Steampunk Furniture Set DLC has now arrived! Bring cutting-edge furnishings to your renovation toolkit. Step into the next century with sleek and stylish furniture that will transform your hotel into a high-tech heaven.

In addition, two other paid DLCs will be released in the coming months. Each will add an extra layer of sophistication to the infinite possibilities provided by mods, with a new collection of ready-to-buy assets. The next paid DLC will bring the Disco as an additional hotel room, allowing you to build your dream dance club!

With this slew of new DLC comes Hotel Renovator – Five Star Edition, already available, which includes the base game, all DLC released so far, and two upcoming DLC sets. Players who already own the game and at least one DLC can get their hands on Hotel Renovator – Five Star Upgrade, a DLC bundle that includes all DLC released so far, as well as the next two DLC sets.

Hotel Renovator is available now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game will be released later this year on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Official Launch Trailer

2023/08/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

An epic RPG six years in the making and more than twenty years in the waiting, Baldur’s Gate 3 is out today on PC via Steam, GOG, and NVIDIA GeForce Now. Baldur’s Gate 3 is the next-generation RPG from the creators of Divinity: Original Sin 2, set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and providing a level of breadth and depth unprecedented in a modern RPG. More than twenty years after the release of Baldur’s Gate 2, it’s finally time to return to the Forgotten Realms. Your choices shape this tale of fellowship and betrayal, sacrifice and survival, and the lure of absolute power.

Choose from 12 classes and 11 races from the D&D Player’s Handbook and create your own identity, or play as an Origin hero with a hand-crafted background. Or tangle with your inner corruption as the Dark Urge, a fully customizable Origin hero with its own unique mechanics and story. Whoever you choose to be, you’re free to adventure, loot, battle and romance your way across the Forgotten Realms and beyond.

Gather your friends and take the adventure online as a party of up to four players. Caught in a conflict between devils, deities, and sinister otherworldly forces, together you will determine the fate of the Forgotten Realms.

On releasing Baldur’s Gate 3 after three years in early access, Larian Studios director Swen Vincke said…

“It’s hard to express how much love went into creating Baldur’s Gate 3. For over six years, more than 400 of us poured our hearts and souls into making this, helped by over 2.5 million early access players who spent countless hours giving us feedback.

The result is a beautiful, rich universe where you can escape from your daily worries, experience adventure and wonder, and have many, many cool and exciting encounters. It’s a place where your identity and choices matter, where surprise lies around every corner, and where your agency is truly rewarded.

I’m super proud of what our team accomplished, and I hope you will have an incredible amount of fun exploring what we prepared for you.”

Baldur’s Gate 3 releases for PlayStation 5 on September 6 – the game arrives on September 3 for owners of the PS5 Digital Deluxe Edition. A release on Mac is also targeting early September. Additional platform support is TBD.

More information on Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on the official website. You can stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and the official Discord server.

Alone in the Dark The Dark Man Teaser Trailer

2023/08/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Have you ever wondered what’s lurking in the dark? Maybe it’s best not to turn around… Alone in the Dark gets a new teaser trailer showing a little more of the horrors that await – one of them being the Dark Man!

Alone in the Dark is a love letter to the ground-breaking original that lets you experience a haunting story through the eyes of one of the two protagonists: play as either Edward Carnby or Emily Hartwood in this re-imagination of the classic survival horror game where Psychological Horror meets Southern Gothic. Explore your environments, fight monsters, solve puzzles, and uncover the uneasy truth of Derceto Manor…

Deep in the 1920’s south, Emily Hartwood’s uncle has gone missing. Together with private investigator Edward Carnby, she embarks on a journey to Derceto Manor, a home for the mentally ill where something is lurking. You’ll encounter strange residents, nightmarish realms, dangerous monsters, and ultimately uncover the plot of rising evil. At the intersection of reality, mystery, and insanity, an adventure awaits that will change your core beliefs. Who can you trust, what will you believe, and what will you do next?

Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S/X and PlayStation®5.

Pre-Order:Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1310410
PS5SIEE: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005283
PS5 SIEA: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005283
PS5 SIEJ: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005283
PS5 SIE Asia: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005283
Xbox Series: https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9MW67WG48XVX