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Europa Universalis IV: Domination Pre-Order Trailer

2023/03/29

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

They say that no plan survives first contact with the enemy, but you’re different. You have the foresight to lay out a centuries long scheme to humble your enemies and write your own legend. The greatest empires in history are yours to command in Europa Universalis IV: Domination, a new expansion coming April 18, 2023.

In this add-on to Paradox Interactive’s flagship historical grand strategy game, you will experience new historical flavor and decisions for many of EU4’s most popular and powerful nations. New mission trees, historical government reforms, estate challenges and units add greater variety and, sometimes, tough choices as you must pick a path in a branching mission, entirely closing off some possible rewards.

Europa Universalis IV: Domination includes new national mission trees and features for:

The Ottoman Empire: A revised conquest tree with new rewards for pushing Ottoman dominance, including expansion through the new Eyalet system, and new internal changes, such as the new Janissary estate, the new Ottoman Decadence mechanic, and the ‘Ottoman Power Struggle’ disaster.
China: Different mission trees for the Han Ming and invader empires like the Qing. Choose between expansion and Inward Perfection, and counter the power of the Eunuchs to build a more stable empire.
Japan: Unite Japan as you deal with the power of the Shogun and the independent Daimyos. Choose to open the country to foreign influence or keep it isolated, while deciding upon different paths of expansion and reform.
Russia: Free your country of the Tatar Yoke, and transform it into a Great Empire. Choose the path of Peter’s reforms to modernize the state, so your mission tree as well as your mechanics will change and evolve as the game progresses. Use the power of Cossacks and Streltsy to expand your Empire to East and West.
Spain: Expanded mission trees for Castile and Aragon, with different paths to form Spain, a new mechanic available for the new ‘System of Councils’ government, and decisions about the Army and Navy to get the mighty Tercios and Spanish Armada.
France: Fight the end of the Hundred Years War, centralize France into an absolute monarchy while dealing with the Wars of Religion, expand into Italy and the Holy Roman Empire, and lead the Revolution through an expanded mission tree.
Great Britain: Separate paths for either a British Empire or an Angevin Britain, as well as a deeper internal gameplay, with unique features for the English Parliament and changes to the English Civil War disaster.
Minor nations: Mission changes, new government mechanics and expanded flavor for Prussia, Portugal and Korea.

Domination also includes new art and music alongside a rich menu of new historical detail, adding more flavorful estates, reforms, special units and events to the leading powers. It will also be accompanied by a major update, free for all Europa Universalis IV players.

Those who pre-order Domination will receive a bonus music pack, March of Power, with six new tracks to enjoy as accompaniment to your conquests.

Europa Universalis IV: Domination will be available on 18 April 2023 for a suggested retail price of $19.99/£16.75/€19.99.

Metal: Hellsinger Dream of the Beast DLC Launch Trailer

2023/03/29

Jerry Paxton

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

Metal: Hellsinger, the multi-award winning rhythm FPS from developer The Outsiders and publisher Funcom, launches its first DLC today. Dream of the Beast adds two new songs performed by Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil) and Will Ramos (Lorna Shore), powerful new outfits, and a brand-new weapon. Get a taste of the Hells with the Dream of the Beast launch trailer.

In Metal: Hellsinger, you ride through the Hells on bullets and vengeance to take back your voice from the devil herself. Blast hordes of demons as you shoot, dash, and perform takedowns to the beat of a critically acclaimed original soundtrack.

With today’s DLC and the new free Song Selector feature, you can choose any song (new ones included) you want to play on each level. Since gameplay and music are two horns on the same hand, this adds a whole new variety to Metal: Hellsinger.

Dream of the Beast further expands your arsenal by adding a new impossible weapon and three powerful outfits with special modifiers, including shields, healing, or more max ammo. Feel the beat thrum in your hands with the new four-barrel machine gun, an amalgam of both heaven and hell. Use it to dispatch demons in a new variable burst pattern.

Dream of the Beast adds a ton of variety and play styles through content that can be experienced from any point in the game by both fresh and seasoned headbangers. The DLC is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox X|S for $3,99 / €3,99.

Thrustmaster Launches FORZA HORIZON 5 ESWAP XR Pro Controller

2023/03/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

Thrustmaster adds a new member to the ESWAP FAMILY with the launch of the ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER in partnership with FORZA HORIZON 5.

The ESWAP modular gamepads have become a benchmark in the professional controller segment for high-level competitive gaming. The iconic lineup is now heading to Mexico with the newly released ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER, sporting the colors of FORZA HORIZON 5 and featuring a new racing wheel module. This new gamepad is an officially-licensed XBOX and FORZA HORIZON 5 device.

Experience incredibly immersive racing with the brand-new RACING WHEEL MODULE, a replica mini-racing wheel. Master your turns and drifts and stay in control on any type of terrain with the module’s 95° rotation angle and re-centering system. Thanks to Hot Swap technology, the gamepad adapts to your gameplay: swap and replace the mini-stick modules as many times as you like.

The ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER comes with two optimized, next-generation (S5 NXG) mini-sticks for enhanced precision, plus super-responsive D-pad and mechanical buttons. You’ll be able to respond quickly and take control in your races!

NEXT-LEVEL IMMERSION

You’ll really feel like you’re driving, thanks to a truly game-changing experience with the new RACING WHEEL MODULE included with the ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER. Thrustmaster drew on its years of race simulation experience to channel this technology into a module for the ESWAP gamepad. With its re-centering system and 95° angle of rotation, you’ll experience a whole new level of immersion—with incredible control of your turns and drifting. The RACING WHEEL MODULE works just like a car steering wheel, allowing players to turn left or right with perfect precision and without any data loss, unlike steering with a stick. Kick it into overdrive and experience FORZA HORIZON 5 driving like never before with the RACING WHEEL MODULE.

YOUR DRIVING STYLE

Hot Swap technology lets you swap the modules at any time, to adapt the gamepad to your gameplay—and not the other way around. The ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER includes the RACING WHEEL MODULE, two mini-sticks and a D-pad. When the RACING WHEEL MODULE is inserted, the D-pad inputs are automatically assigned to the four rear buttons (1, 2, 3, 4). Rear buttons can be reassigned (and disabled) directly on the gamepad. Swap modules in a snap to pick the best configuration for you!

BECOME AN ACE AT THE WHEEL

Combining enhanced precision with an extended lifespan of 2 million activations, the next-generation S5 NXG mini-sticks and RACING WHEEL MODULE deliver an excellent balance between driving precision, trajectory control and overall immersion.

EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSIVENESS

From the ABXY and RB/LB buttons to the D-pad to the rear buttons, you’ll love the super-responsive clicks provided by the mechanical buttons, which are 64% faster than standard membrane-based buttons (tested under laboratory conditions). Say goodbye to lagging response times in games: with an activation distance reduced to 0.01 inches (0.3 mm), you’ll be able to respond quickly and take control in your races!

CONFIGURE YOUR GAMEPAD

The THRUSTMAPPERX software lets you configure all of the settings you’ll ever want to adjust:

Create made-to-measure profiles, specifically designed for particular games or characters.
Map and remap as many buttons as you like.
Configure the sensitivity curve of the analog mini-sticks and RACING WHEEL MODULE.
Change the shape of the curve for the dead zones on the analog mini-sticks.
Adjust the power of the vibrations.

On Xbox, THRUSTMAPPERX appears directly in the console’s menu for quick and easy use.

Customize virtually every aspect of the gamepad — so that it’s a perfect fit for you, and nobody else!

Access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
The ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER includes 1-month access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate[1]. Play FORZA HORIZON 5 and hundreds of other games for free as soon as you get your ESWAP!
Commercial information

The ESWAP XR PRO CONTROLLER FORZA HORIZON 5 EDITION with racing wheel module has a suggested retail price of £169.99 / €199.99 / $179.99 (US):

Available for preorder as of March 1, 2023
Available for purchase on March 29, 2023

The ESWAP X RACING WHEEL MODULE FORZA HORIZON 5 is available as a stand-alone product for those who already have an ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER, at a suggested retail price of £26.99 / €29.99 / $29.99 (US):

Available for preorder as of March 1, 2023
Available for purchase on March 29, 2023

Flock of the Low God VR MALUM Game Tie-In Announced

2023/03/29

Jerry Paxton

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

Welcome Villain Films has announced a partnership with XR content developer and publisher Top Right Corner to release a new VR horror game based on the studio’s upcoming film MALUM, which hits theaters nationwide March 31st.

Flock of the Low God VR is a terrifying survival horror experience that immerses players into the thrilling world of MALUM. Players will be challenged to survive their first shift at the Lanford Police Department by evading supernatural forces, unlocking new environments, scavenging weapons and tools, and defeating wave after wave of possessed cultists through intense close-quarters combat. The game will feature both singleplayer and multiplayer modes.

Flock of the Low God VR was designed specifically using sets and locations from the film, allowing players to follow in the footsteps of Officer Jessica Loren (portrayed in the film by actress Jessica Sula). Fans of MALUM will interact with various props, scenes and locations recreated in screen-accurate virtual reality, including the main office, morgue and shooting range.

“Throughout the production of the film, we captured set and location data that we then used to rebuild the environments in a game engine. It’s surreal to put on a VR headset and battle vicious cult members in locations that accurately resemble the same rooms we shot in,” says film and game producer Dan Clifton. “We’ve recreated many elements of the film in specific detail including the weapons you use to survive.”

Flock of the Low God VR will hit “Early Access” on Steam in early April, and Steam users can currently wishlist the game here. Production on the game will continue to develop over the summer before hitting a full commercial release this Halloween. The game was designed specifically for the HTC platforms including the upcoming Vive XR Elite, but will work on any PC-compatible headset.

This game represents the first official foray for Welcome Villain into the world of gaming, but it is far from the first partnership with the New Orleans-based interactive studio Top Right Corner. Welcome Villain founding partners Luke LaBeau and Eric Kleifield originally met MALUM Producer and future WV co-founder Dan Clifton when collaborating on the 2017 Orion release “The Belko Experiment,” which Clifton co-produced.

“The three of us met on Belko when Top Right Corner (in collaboration with future Brightburn and Nightbooks director David Yarovesky) built one of the most successful VR/film tie-ins ever for Orion and Blumhouse Tilt. That project ended up reaching ⅛ of all existing VR players at the time, and received a 86% rating on the gaming platform Steam, along with tens of millions of impressions. This really opened our eyes to what a film/game collaboration could be,” says Clifton, now a partner at WV.

“Throughout our numerous collaborations together, we’ve always been impressed with Top Right Corner and their ability to deliver high-quality XR experiences,” says Luke LaBeau, Head of Development at Welcome Villain. “We believe horror properties should expand beyond just the two-dimensional screen, which is why Welcome Villain is thrilled to announce an on-going partnership with Top Right Corner to bring many of our future properties into Extended Reality, where audiences can face the thrills of our films in exciting and groundbreaking new ways”.

“I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with Top Right Corner on several VR projects, including a wholly original escape room title called “The Atlas Mystery” that continues to receive rave reviews one year following its initial release” says Eric Kleifield, Head of Creative at Welcome Villain. “With Flock of the Low God, TRC continues to kick things up a notch with a technically impressive and thrilling experience that will surely rank amongst AAA VR titles. We can’t wait to introduce a whole new audience to the terrifying world of MALUM”.

Other Virtual Reality games from Top Right Corner include The Atlas Mystery: a VR Puzzle Game, Pipe Dreamin’ VR: The Big Easy and Belko VR: A Escape Room Experiment.

Based in New Orleans, LA, Top Right Corner creates original gaming products as well as advanced training and simulation software for energy, medical and defense sectors.

Insta360 Flow Smartphone Stabilizer Announced

2023/03/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

The best camera is the one you have with you—and for most people that means their smartphone. Meet Insta360 Flow, the world’s most advanced AI tracking smartphone stabilizer. Auto tracking enables your smartphone to follow you or your desired subject with unmatched precision, while 3-axis stabilization delivers ultra-smooth shots. Paired with a built-in selfie stick, tripod and power bank, Flow has everything a creator needs to shoot pro-level content on the go.

“For our first smartphone gimbal, we wanted a device that goes beyond the basic functionality of a gimbal and offers a whole new way to film moments on your smartphone. Powered by our AI technology, honed over years of research and development, Flow tracks, stabilizes and edits content for you,” said JK Liu, founder of Insta360.

Insta360 Flow is available to purchase today via Insta360.com, Amazon (U.S., Europe and Japan) and select retailers.

Unrivaled stabilization and AI tracking.

With AI tracking and 3-axis gimbal stabilization, Insta360 Flow makes bringing your creative vision to life effortless.

Whether you’re running after your kid or traveling to the next stop on your bucket list, Flow’s mechanical stabilization guarantees shake-free shots in any scenario. It excels where a smartphone’s electronic stabilization often fails, such as filming in low light and when zooming in. Flow’s stabilization and convenient handheld design also means creators aren’t limited to simply setting up the device in a stationary position to track themselves. Creators can take Flow wherever their inspiration strikes, and always be assured of getting perfectly stable shots.

Flow’s gimbal design paired with Insta360’s leading AI tracking technology Deep Track 3.0 enables Flow to follow subjects in real time, rotating to follow the movement of the subject and framing shots automatically for creators. Deep Track 3.0’s unmatched precision is thanks to a number of unique technical advantages:

More accurate: Person Re-Identification to continue tracking the same person throughout a recording even if they’re blocked from view and All-Angle Tracking to continue tracking as the subject’s shape changes.
More versatile: Zoom Tracking, Slow Motion Tracking and even Live Mode for tracking while video calling or live streaming in another app like FaceTime, Instagram and TikTok.
More reliable: Tracking Recovery for when a subject moves out of frame. Flow will keep tracking it by zooming out or following the direction it’s moving.

For a truly automated shooting experience, solo creators can even set up the tripod and use gesture control to prompt Flow to start tracking hands-free—no need to point the camera or press a button.

Insta360 Flow

The all-in-one smartphone content creation tool.

Prioritizing portability and versatility, Flow is the only smartphone stabilizer that builds all of a creator’s essential shooting tools into one device for on the go shooting:

Selfie stick: An extension rod extends to 215mm for better selfies and cinematic low angle shots.
Tripod: Extends from the handle, allowing creators to set up Flow to film themselves or capture a creative effect like motion timelapse or 360 photo.
Power bank: Flow’s best-in-class 2900mAh battery can even charge a smartphone while recording.
Built-in cold shoe: Add a mic for leveled-up audio without any additional accessories.

Flow unfolds in just one motion thanks to 1-step rapid deploy. Simply attach your phone via the magnetic phone clamp, unfold the gimbal, and you’re ready to start shooting. With iPhones, the Insta360 app will detect Flow when attached and send a notification to open the Insta360 app to connect.

Quick, easy, smooth filming.

For creators who want to take the wheel with full creative control, Flow offers that too. The SmartWheel boasts a minimalist design that gives creators quick, easy access to a host of useful functions, from shooting controls, to video replay, and more. A swipe of the wheel toggles between four main modes: Auto, Follow, Pan Follow and FPV.

Unique to Flow is Auto mode, which automatically adjusts gimbal settings based on the user’s movements for guaranteed shake-free shots, perfect for beginners. For more adventurous creators, FPV mode can be used to spin your smartphone and simulate FPV drone-like movements, such as a barrel roll.

Unlock creative inspiration and effects.

Flow also helps creators with AI-powered shooting and editing tools in the Insta360 app.

Not sure how to compose a shot? Give a voice command and Shot Genie will recommend shooting techniques according to the scene. Over 80 templates are available to follow, from filming the beach to a bustling city scene.

Hoop Mode is a first-of-its-kind mode for basketball fans. Set Flow to record a game and the AI will track the basketball and hoop to recognize when a basket is made, saving the highlights as individual clips for easy editing into a reel later.

More shooting modes are also a tap away, including:

Panorama: Simply extend the tripod and Flow will snap an immersive panorama in 360°, 240°, 180° or 3×3 grid format. Flow is the first smartphone stabilizer capable of shooting 360 photos.
TimeShift: Film a hyperlapse with stabilized, sped-up footage over a period of time, great for hiking or traveling.
Motion Timelapse: Set Flow down to film between two points over a period of time for a dynamic timelapse.
Dolly Zoom: Recreate this classic Hollywood effect with the tap of a button, great for zooming in and out on a subject.

Flow’s 12-hour battery life means it can last all day without ever needing a charge. When the day’s over, creators can use FlashCut to edit together their video clips on-beat to music, with seamless transitions and effects.

Available now.

Insta360 Flow is available to purchase today via Insta360.com, Amazon (U.S., Europe and Japan) and select retailers. It retails for US$159.99 and includes a magnetic phone clamp, charge cable, grip cover and protective pouch. Flow comes in two colors, Summit White and Stone Gray. Accessories sold separately include a Spotlight and custom decorative inserts to make Flow your own.

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Tower of Treachery Out Now

2023/03/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Fatshark’s latest free update for Vermintide 2, Tower of Treachery, is out today on PC, with console versions to follow in early Q2.

The Skinny:

Tower of Treachery is a content update, adding a new map, mission, and boss fight. ● It is free of charge for all Vermintide 2 owners.
Vermintide 2 is currently $29.99 on Steam.
Console versions of the DLC will release in early Q2.
The Heroic Masquerade Collection will release alongside Tower of Treachery, featuring premium cosmetic sets for Outcast Engineer, Handmaiden, Battle Wizard, Warrior Priest, and Grail Knight. ○ The Heroic Masquerade set can be purchased as a bundle for all careers for $29.99, per career for $9.99, or as individual hats for $3.99 each and individual skins for $8.49 each.

In Tower of Treachery, the follow-up to Trail of Treachery, the Ubersreik 5 face off with the necromancer, Sofia Fuegonasus, to stop her reign of terror.

Tower of Treachery is free for all Vermintide 2 owners. It adds a new mission to the game’s previous content update, a Treacherous Adventure, completing the two-adventure map set for Warhammer: Vermintide 2, adding 13 new in-game challenges for players to put their skills to the test.

AION Classic Release Date Trailer

2023/03/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Gameforge, a leading Western publisher of online multiplayer titles, today announced that the AION Classic server will be available to European players beginning on April 12th, 2023. AION Classic takes players through the ages of this popular MMORPG as this permanent server will be continuously updated with AION content from updates past.

Designed for current and lapsed AION players, as well as newcomers adventuring in the world of Atreia for the very first time, AION Classic will provide a wealth of captivating questlines, gorgeous, uniquely designed areas for each faction, and exhilarating PvP and PvE gameplay that will see you take to the skies in intense aerial combat. AION Classic will launch a permanent server that combines highly polished and curated content, bug fixes, and balancing from AION 1.9 and beyond. Return to the epic battle between the Elyos and Asmodians once the AION Classic server officially releases in Europe.

“We are delighted to be able to confirm the AION Classic launch date and know that fans in Europe have been eagerly awaiting this news,” said Nyoka, Product Manager at Gameforge. “We’ve worked hard together with our partners at NCSOFT to produce a version similar in quality to version 1.9. The focus will be on a smooth user experience with extra attention given to balancing and bug fixing, so it will not be exactly like 1.9, but also incorporate parts from earlier versions as well as the most recent updates to the South Korean version of AION Classic. You’ll be able to see all the gory details in our patch notes, which will be published closer to release.”

Key Features

Enjoy PvE content up to level 50 on various maps and instances like Dark Poeta, the Baranath Dredgion, and more!
Charge into battle with massive PvP content including Rifts, Dredgions and Fortress Battles
Take to the skies and prepare for flying combat in the Abyss
Experience the multitude of unique classes in AION as they once were! Branch out into one of two specializations per class to find your niche.

AION is a visually stunning, free-to-play MMORPG where you ascend to divinity and fight in a decades-long war between the rivaling Elyos and Asmodians. Wielding divine powers and the capability for true flight, you must bring salvation to your people and restore balance to the vast and beautiful world of Atreia, now shattered by the Cataclysm. For more information, follow the game on Twitter and “Like” it on Facebook.

Shout! Factory TV Celebrates National Humor Month in April

2023/03/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

This April, Shout! Factory TV will celebrate National Humor Month with 30 days of non-stop comedy programming, from hilarious family sitcoms and variety shows to cult classics! Fans can laugh along with their favorite comedy content 24/7, or tune-in nightly for special programming featuring ALF, Candid Camera, The Carol Burnett Show, The Johnny Carson Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Weird Al Show, and double-features with stars like Jackie Chan, Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, and Ryan Reynolds! See below for the complete schedule of evening programming.

National Humor Month programming will also include the addition of the latest season of Mystery Science Theater 3000, streaming exclusively through Shout! Factory TV beginning April 2nd. MST3K Season 13 episodes will be simul-cast weekly across Shout! Factory TV and Shout! Factory’s MST3K FAST Channel. In a nod to the series’ theme song, a new feature-length episode from the show’s most recent season will be released on Sunday each week, with the full collection of Season 13 shorts premiering on July 2, 2023. The MST3K FAST channel can be found on a wide variety of platforms, including Plex, Pluto TV, Redbox, Roku, Sling, STIRR and Tubi. For a full list of platforms where MST3K is available to watch, please visit the MST3K website.

The comedy marathon begins on April 1 at 3:00am ET/12:00am PT, and will run 24 hours a day until April 30 at 2:59 am ET/11:59pm PT. The stream can be viewed on SFTVNationalHumorMonth.com; the Shout! Factory TV app on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and Android; and the following digital streaming platforms – Twitch, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Comcast Xfinity, Xumo, Vizio, Redbox, IMDb TV, STIRR, Sling TV, THETA.tv and Local Now.

Nightly Programming Schedule (Airing at 8pm EST / 5pm PST)
4/1/23: Candid Camera (Allen Funt, Peter Funt)
4/2/23: MST3K Season 13: Santo in the Treasure of Dracula (New Episode)(Patton Oswalt), Danger 5 (Dario Russo)
4/3/23: Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In (Dan Rowan, Dick Martin)
4/4/23: Blue Collar Comedy Tour Films (Jeff Foxworthy)
4/5/23: Roger Corman’s Birthday: Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (P.J. Soles), Backlot (Mel Gibson), The Little Shop of Horrors (Jack Nicholson)
4/6/23: The Weird Al Show (‘Weird Al’ Yankovic)
4/7/23: Jackie Chan’s Birthday: Winners and Sinners, Battle Creek Brawl
4/8/23: Movie Night: Man of the Year (Robin Williams), Paper Man (Jeff Daniels, Emma Stone)
4/9/23: MST3K Season 13: Robot Wars (New Episode)(Patton Oswalt), An Evening At The Improv (Fred Willard)
4/10/23: The Laurel & Hardy Show (Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy)
4/11/23: ALF (Harry Shearer)
4/12/23: Martin & Lewis: Their Golden Age of Comedy (Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis)
4/13/23: The Johnny Carson Show (Johnny Carson)
4/14/23: The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (Dean Martin)
4/15/23: Movie Night: Copper Mountain (Jim Carrey), I’ll Be There (Craig Ferguson)
4/16/23: MST3K Season 13: Beyond Atlantis (New Episode)(Patton Oswalt), Elvira’s Movie Macabre (Cassandra Peterson, Bela Lugosi)
4/17/23: Cinematic Titanic (Trace Beaulieu)
4/18/23: Father Knows Best (Robert Vaughn)
4/19/23: The Best of Flip Wilson (Flip Wilson)
4/20/23: The Greg the Bunny Tapes (Dan Milano)
4/21/23: Fridays (Larry David, Michael Richards)
4/22/23: Movie Night: The Kentucky Fried Movie (David Zucker), Living in Oblivion (Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener)
4/23/23: MST3K Season 13: Munchie (New Episode)(Patton Oswalt), The Aquabats Super Show (Christian Jacobs)
4/24/23: The Tim Conway Comedy Hour (Tim Conway)
4/25/23: C.P.O. Sharkey (Don Rickles)
4/26/23: Celebrating Carol Burnett (Carol Burnett)
4/27/23: The Little Rascals Shorts (Joe Cobb)
4/28/23: Car 54: Where Are You? (Joe E. Ross)
4/29/23: Movie Night: Serving Sara (Elizabeth Hurley), Losin’ It (Tom Cruise)
4/30/23: MST3K Season 13: Doctor Mordrid (New Episode)(Patton Oswalt), The Beverly Hillbillies (Sharon Tate)

Company of Heroes 3 Operation Sapphire Jackal Out Now

2023/03/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Company of Heroes™ 3, the critically acclaimed real-time strategy game developed by Relic Entertainment™, Inc. and published by SEGA Europe Limited, is receiving its first major update called ‘Operation Sapphire Jackal’ tomorrow!

Operation Sapphire Jackal will offer players daily and weekly Challenges to complete in both Multiplayer and Co-op modes, a wide range of cosmetics and more. Challenges are randomly selected and range from ‘Kill 50 vehicles with anti-tank guns’ to ‘Gain 50 veteran ranks with Wehrmacht infantry’, testing even the most seasoned Company of Heroes veterans out there.

Relic’s first major update also includes a significant number of bug fixes, gameplay balance adjustments and quality of life improvements like an all-new voice-over for the Ghurka Infantry, updates to Unique Player Color option for teammate/enemy clarity, audio adjustments and improvements to tooltips and descriptions to better reflect abilities, units, veterancy, and upgrades. For a full overview of everything that’s included in the update, check out this blog post, or the game’s patch notes once the update is live tomorrow.

Arriving alongside Operation Sapphire Jackal is the launch of new in-game cosmetics so players can customize their armies and units in both multiplayer and single player modes. Relic will offer a balanced mix of earnable and premium content to ensure that players are free to choose how they wish to engage with post launch content via an in-game store.

Items can be purchased with either War Bonds or Merit. War Bonds are a form of in-game currency that can only be earned by purchasing War Bond packs, while Merit is an earnable in-game currency acquired by completing in-game Challenges. Merit can be used to purchase some, but not all items.

Operation Sapphire Jackal will launch tomorrow, 28 March at 6:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM PT globally. Company of Heroes 3 is available now on Steam, and players can find out more about the game on www.companyofheroes.com. You can follow the latest updates on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Generation Zero Celebrates 4th Anniversary

2023/03/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Systemic Reaction is excited to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Generation Zero, the open-world stealth-action game that puts players on the front line of the battle against the machines in an alternate-history Sweden. To commemorate the milestone, the team has released a new video chronicling the game’s development history and evolution throughout the past four years.

“Starting as a small team within Avalanche Studios, we couldn’t be more grateful to our players for making Generation Zero what it is today,” said Emil Kraftling, Creative Director at Systemic Reaction. “It’s a testament to the community that the game is more popular than ever in 2023, and we’re excited to continue building the game in the years to come!”

Players can expect content updates to continue in 2023 and beyond. With 25 major updates and two massive story expansions implemented since launch, there’s never been a better time to join Generation Zero’s community of over four million players.

Generation Zero is available now on PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store, as well as Xbox One and PlayStation®4. It is also free for Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass subscribers. For more on Generation Zero, visit www.GenerationZero.com, and follow @GenZeroGame on Twitter.