Author - Jerry Paxton

FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Patch 6.4 The Dark Throne First Details

2023/04/03

SQUARE ENIX® today shared the first details on FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online’s Patch 6.4: ‘The Dark Throne’ during the 76^th Letter from the Producer LIVE broadcast.

Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida revealed Patch 6.4 is set to launch late May 2023, bringing with it a number of additions, including the continuation of the main scenario questline and the conclusion of the Pandæmonium raid series. An increased level cap of 80 for the blue mage limited job is set to follow in Patch 6.45 alongside new spells, blue mage exclusive gear and new foes to face in the Masked Carnivale.

Further details on Patch 6.4 can be found below:

New Main Scenario Quests – The next chapter in the story of the Warrior of Light.
New Raid – Pandæmonium: Anabaseios – The final instalment of the Pandæmonium raid series.
New Dungeon – New challenges await in The Aetherfont.
New Trials – The Voidcast Dais – A challenging new battle at both Normal and Extreme difficulties.
New Unreal Trial – Containment Bay Z1T9 (Unreal)
New Side Story Quests – Tartaru’s Grand Endeavour continues.
Duty Support System Update – Support for a number of Stormblood™ main scenario dungeons (The Sirensong Sea, Bardam’s Mettle, Doma Castle, Castrum Abania and Ala Mhigo) will be added, meaning they can be completed alongside a party of NPC allies.
Ocean Fishing Update – Explore the new route towards Kugane!

Island Sanctuary Updates – A number of quality-of-life improvements including the ability to place outdoor housing furniture, new ranks, crops, animals, and more.
Player Versus Player Updates:
- Crystalline Conflict – PvP Series 4 begins alongside season 7 of Crystalline Conflict.
- Frontline – Adjustments made to the rules of The Fields of Glory (Shatter) and the inclusion of a new UI element, displaying the match time and score.
Miscellaneous Updates – Various updates including a new Allagan tomestone, Job icons will now be displayed in the chat log and on player nameplates, market board quality-of-life improvements, the ability to glamour Scholar faeries and more.

Yoshida also shared the first details of Patch 6.45 during the broadcast, including:

Blue Mage Update – Level cap raised to 80, new blue mage-exclusive gear, new enemies to challenge and more.
New Variant & Criterion Dungeon – Mount Rokkon – Three levels of difficulty: Normal, Criterion, and Criterion (Savage)
Somehow Further Hildibrand Adventures
Weapon Enhancement Quests – Manderville Weapons
Tool Enhancement Quests – Splendorous Tools

Players can also enjoy this year’s Hatching-tide in-game event until Monday, April 10, offering limited time quests and rewards including a set of Tonberry-themed gear, the Frighten emote, the Hippity-hoppity Hatching-tide Advertisement furnishing, and the Pa-Paya Demastered orchestrion roll. For more information, please visit: https://sqex.to/x0ujT

Eligible players in select regions that own or purchase the FINAL FANTASY XIV Online Starter Edition (A Realm Reborn™) can now add the Stormblood expansion to their account for free until Monday, May 8, 2023. Continuing the critically acclaimed story from Heavensward™, Stormblood takes players to new far away locales, introduces new playable jobs, continues the enthralling main scenario questline and more. For more information and eligibility, please visit: https://sqex.to/Stormblood-2023

With more than 27 million total registered players, there has never been a better time for newcomers to begin their adventures in the critically acclaimed FINAL FANTASY XIV Online saga. The expanded Free Trial now includes all content from A Realm Reborn™ and the Heavensward™ expansion (and updates through Patch 3.56), as well as an additional playable race (Au Ra), and three additional playable jobs (Dark Knight, Astrologian, and Machinist). Free Trial players can enjoy hundreds of hours of award-winning gameplay and story experiences equivalent to two full FINAL FANTASY titles, without limit on playtime. More information can be found at: http://sqex.to/FFXIVFreeTrial

For more information on FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker™, visit the official site at: https://na.finalfantasyxiv.com/endwalker/

GORN Now Available on PSVR2

2023/04/03

Jerry Paxton

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

Friends, Romans, PlayStation owners, the ludicrously violent gladiator simulator GORN brings its unique, physics-driven combat to PS VR2 today in glorious high definition. Broforce developer Free Lives’ frighteningly realistic depiction of gladiatorial combat arrives on PS VR2 off the back of universal acclaim and massive success with over 1.5 million units sold so far.

Strike down an infinite supply of poorly-animated opponents with all manner of weapons – from swords, maces and bows to nunchucks, throwing knives, massive two-handed warhammers and even blood-soaked bare hands.

The only limits to the carnage are your imagination and decency, in the most brutal and savage VR face-smashing game ever produced by man.

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop Arriving Early

2023/04/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Publisher astragon Entertainment and the stillalive studios development team are happy to announce that Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop will be released one week earlier than expected. The huge Next Stop update, the free Official Map Extension, the dedicated versions for PS5™ and Xbox Series X|S as well as the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Gold Edition will become available on May 16, 2023!

Bus Simulator 21 is currently available at a price of 34.99 EUR (SRP) for PC and 49.99 EUR (SRP) for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. An overview of selected offers including links to the digital stores can be found here: https://www.bussimulator.com

Midnight Ghost Hunt Celebrates 1st Birthday

2023/04/03

Jerry Paxton

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

Today Vaulted Sky Games and Coffee Stain, publisher of Valheim, Deep Rock Galactic and Goat Simulator, are excited to celebrate the first anniversary of Midnight Ghost Hunt’s release with its latest update, filled with a slew of party props and quality of life changes. With a 66% off sale and Free Weekend as well, now is the perfect time to join the hunt!

Following the addition of host migration capabilities, this update marks the long-awaited arrival of dedicated server support. Whilst peer-to-peer will still be an option, players can also now choose between user hosted servers or the “official” 24/7 dedicated servers run by the development team across 3 regions, for more stability and improved performance.

Whether Ghost or Hunter, there’s no escaping the merriment! All the maps have been adorned with party decorations for this very special occasion, making the usual hide and seek chaos of this ultimate prop hunt feel eerily cheery. Amongst the litter of gifts are the new Disruptor Hunter skin, perfect for close-quarters brawling, and the spooky new Returned Ghost skin, which takes on the form of a vengeful dead Hunter.

But what’s a birthday without cake? Ghosts can possess the new chomping birthday cake Hero Prop to chomp on Hunters and spit them out, dealing damage as they go. In another first, birthday-themed weapon and gadget skins are now available! Celebrations are sure to go off with a bang, whether players are gifting a C4 present or lobbing a cupcake grenade.

As a birthday surprise to the community, Midnight Ghost Hunt’s ambient soundtrack, by composer-producer duo Ghostwood Empire, is now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and other streaming services. All eleven tracks can also be bought via the game’s Steam page, which include some additional exclusive recordings!

“I can’t believe how this year has flown by, and we couldn’t have made Midnight Ghost Hunt what it is today without all of the feedback we’ve received during Early Access,” said Sam Malone, Midnight Ghost Hunt Creator and Lead Developer. “Every update and addition has been driven by the players, and I’m so proud of the game we have now as a result.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be celebrating the first anniversary of Midnight Ghost Hunt,” said Robin Cederholm, Executive Producer at Coffee Stain Publishing. “We are so grateful for the amazing community that’s built around the game and we want to thank you all for your support as the game has grown!”

Midnight Ghost Hunt launched into Steam Early Access one year ago to universal acclaim and is available on Steam Early Access for $19.99, but players can put their hide-and-seek skills to the test with the Free Weekend until April 3rd and join the hunt for two thirds off until April 6th!

The Midnight Ghost Hunt soundtrack is available to purchase here, and stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and more.

Kvark Announcement Trailer

2023/04/03

Jerry Paxton

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

It’s the late 80s in the Post-Soviet Czech Republic. Times are tough. People are struggling to find a job that pays well enough to put food on the table. So when a job opportunity arrives to start working for Kvark – a pure nuclear energy company looking for miners to work in the uranium mines, you don’t think twice. It’s hard, it’s dangerous, and yet, thanks to Kvark’s sophisticated propaganda, there are countless applicants for such demanding work. So you are overjoyed when, finally, after a successful interview, you are taken underground as a new employee…

Add the game to your Steam wishlist (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2319390/Kvark/) to follow its development.

The recruitment went well, but the happy thrill didn’t last, and it quickly turned into fear upon waking up alone, locked in a dark cell. The last thing you remember is the onboarding at reception. Now you are awakened by the sound of nearby explosions and shouting. Confused by not only the surrounding chaos, but also the drastic change in surroundings, you struggle to grasp the situation. All the cells are open and those once locked within are long gone. Seems like you’re the last prisoner in this terrifying facility.

How did you end up in this mess? Why did everybody escape? What the hell is going on? Those are but a few questions ringing in your head louder than the sirens and emergency calls around you.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova Announcement Trailer

2023/04/03

Jerry Paxton

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

Stardock, a leading developer of 4X strategy and simulation games, announced Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova, the latest installment in their acclaimed Galactic Civilizations franchise today.

In this space-based strategy game set in the 24th century, players take on the role of a leader of a spacefaring civilization, tasked with exploring and colonizing the known universe. With an array of new features and improvements, Supernova offers an unparalleled 4X strategy experience for players of all skill levels.

“We are thrilled with the new additions Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova brings to the genre,” said Brad Wardell, CEO of Stardock. “From a combat system that features starship classes, to graphics engine improvements, and multiplayer mode, players will be able to immerse themselves in a vast and complex universe unlike anything they’ve seen before.”

Some of the new and improved features of Supernova include an updated combat system, Terror Stars that can destroy entire stars and the surrounding planets and ships with a single shot, new alien civilizations to play as or against, a new culture progression system, and a new research system with breakthrough technologies.

In addition, Supernova also features an improved diplomacy system with more complex negotiations and alliances, a streamlined galaxy setup system, enhanced modding capabilities, and an improved graphics engine for stunning visuals.

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova is coming soon. To join the mailing list and to learn more, visit the official website at www.galciv4.com/supernova.

Star Wars: Jedi Survivor Hands-On Preview Event and VLOG

2023/04/03

Jerry Paxton

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

I recently got the chance to attend a hands-on preview session of EA and Respawn’s upcoming Star Wars: Jedi Survivor. The preview took place in Hollywood and we even brought back a pretty nifty gift box. Check out some gameplay footage as well as video from the event and my thoughts on how the game is shaping up in this video below. Star Wars: Jedi Survivor is due out on April 28th!

Razer Unveils Razer Shaving Mouse

2023/04/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

Things can get hairy when you’re on a bad losing streak. Thankfully, we’ve got the solution that’ll shave the day. Put on your best game face with the Razer Razer—the world’s first shaving mouse powered by Razer Chroma™ RGB, designed for an ultra-clean shave that brings out your A-game.

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Armed with a series of 1,337 ultra-fine, ultra-sharp microblades, the mouse provides a close shave that’s incredibly gentle on sensitive skin, removing all barriers between you and your gameplay.

The Razer Razer

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MotoGP 23 Official Announcement Trailer

2023/03/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. are pleased to announce the upcoming release of MotoGP™23. Featuring all the official riders and tracks of the 2023 Season for the MotoGP™, Moto2™, Moto3™, and MotoE™ categories, the new chapter of the historic franchise will be available on June 8, 2023, on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam.

Among the most important novelties of MotoGP™23 is the design of the career mode, conceived to give players the freedom to build their own journey to becoming a two-wheel legend. Indeed, the introduction of turning points will affect career paths based on the performance achieved and the decisions made by each player. After debuting in the final part of a Moto3™ season, it will be possible to move faster through the different classes depending on the results obtained; however, finding a contract will not be easy, as each team will only have two spots and players will have to compete with the official riders to take their place. Turning points will also influence bike development during the seasonal tests, with dedicated challenges to speed up evolution. Importantly, this year rivalries will not be confined to the track; for the first time ever, MotoGP™23 will also feature a social network to interact with riders, teams, and manufacturers. Just like in real life, this will be the place to make friends but also to bother rivals, as the AI will behave differently during races also based on the way players act on the social network.

Strongly requested by the community, two brand-new features will bring the simulation to a whole new level of realism. Thanks to the introduction of Dynamic Weather, a dry race can now quickly turn into a wet mayhem, where skills and strategy can make the difference. The race can thus be declared a Flag-to-Flag* race with the possibility to return to the pit-lane and switch bikes to gain a strategic advantage. The Advanced AI will finally grant the in-track behavior of riders to be more coherent with their real-life racing style, as each rider will have a unique personality that will directly affect his actions during the race.

Meeting both hardcore gamers and rookies’ needs, new riding aids for brakes, acceleration, and handling will deliver a gaming experience that is both approachable and ambitious so that everyone can feel the thrills of the real MotoGP™, regardless of the initial skill level. Also, the acclaimed MotoGP™ Academy is back to help players learn the basics or perfect their style with dedicated training sessions.

MotoGP™23 will also offer many multiplayer options, both on and offline. For the first time, cross-play** will allow racing with other players regardless of the platform and console generation, whereas the new Ranked Races will ensure fair fights by getting players of the same rank to compete with each other. And the 2-player local split-screen* is back to let players challenge their friends side by side on the couch.

Finally, the helmet, sticker, racing number, and butt patch graphic editors will allow players to show off their style making their journey into MotoGP™ even more unique.

WWE SuperCard Getting WrestleMania 39 Card Tier and Activities

2023/03/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News

Get ready to “Go Hollywood” with the debut of the WWE® SuperCard* WrestleMania 39 card tier, featuring today’s top WWE Superstars and Legends, including Roman Reigns, The Rock, Bianca Belair, Becky Lynch, John Cena and more in the collectible card-battling game from Cat Daddy Games. Released on March 29, this latest update for Season 9 features a new Special Edition “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes card using a magazine-inspired design, as well as specially-themed Cody Rhodes equipment.

Players can continue participating in the Road to WrestleMania by earning rewards from the specially-themed In Your House event through April 4. Twitch drops are also now available through 2K NextMakers creators across WrestleMania weekend, giving dedicated viewers the opportunity to enhance their cards with an exclusive Cardback featuring WWE Legends.

Starting April 1, an all-new WrestleMania Battle Pass kicks off, featuring new Attitudes, Portrait Cards and Cardbacks for players to earn as they unlock content throughout the month. Plus, unlock Byron Saxton and Corey Graves Collectible Announcer Cards by logging in each day of WrestleMania weekend.

Rounding out this latest slate of content, a new Tomb Smasher Undertaker-themed Interactive Pack pays respects to “The Deadman,” tasking players to break tombstones, follow clues, collect urns and claim rewards before their streak ends and they must “rest in peace.”

For more information on WWE SuperCard and 2K, visit the game’s website at WWESuperCard.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram or subscribe on YouTube.

*WWE SuperCard requires iOS 12.0 or later for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad, requires Android 5.0 and up for Android devices, and is also available on Amazon and Google Play on PC. App includes optional in-game purchases.

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