Today Paradox Arc and CoolAndGoodGames unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming game Starminer. In Starminer, players design and build an interstellar mining fleet to harvest valuable minerals from deep space and sell them for profit. However, unchecked greed can attract dangerous attention. Players must deploy warships and defense platforms to protect their fleet and push the boundaries of space. The new trailer introduces mining and exploiting space.
About Paradox Arc
Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.
Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.
Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.
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Colorful Technology Company Limited, a leading brand in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio products, launches the flagship iGame Z790D5 Vulcan W and Z790D5 Vulcan X motherboards. First seen at COMPUTEX 2024, the iGame Z790D5 Vulcan is available in white and black models and comes in an E-ATX form-factor. The motherboard comes equipped with the latest technologies including USB4 40Gbps connectivity and the latest WiFi 7 solution.
Designed for high-performance gaming and content creation, the iGame Z790D5 Vulcan W/X motherboards are equipped with a 19+1+1 power phase design with DrMos 105A power stages. Furthermore, the motherboard has a dedicated LN2 Mode for extreme overclocking. The motherboard’s server-grade 8-layer low-loss PCB helps achieve higher and stable overclocks.
The iGame Z790D5 Vulcan motherboards come equipped with high-performance fin-stack heatsinks on its VRMs. It sports a large heatsink at the bottom that covers the M.2 slots and PCH and uses a quick-release mechanism for easy M.2 SSD installation. The motherboard’s RGB-lit Vulcan branding on the rear I/O cover is fully customizable using the iGame Center app.
Key Features
Available in black and white colors to match your style
Premium 19+1+1 Power Phase Design with DrMos 105A Power Stages
Server-Grade 8-Layer PCB
Alloy-reinforced DDR5 DIMM slots with thickened gold-plated contacts
LN2 MODE for extreme overclocking
WiFi 7 + Dual LAN (2.5G + 5G) + Bluetooth 5.4
USB 4 40Gbps Type-C
Premium Features for Extreme Overclocking
Designed for high-end desktop systems for gaming and content creation, the iGame Z790D5 Vulcan motherboard is built with a server-grade 8-layer low-loss PCB with a 19+1+1 Power Phase Design with DrMOS 105A power stages. The motherboard is built to support Intel Core i9-level processors with overclocking in mind. The motherboard’s LN2 MODE is specifically designed to assist professional overclockers in achieving record-breaking frequencies.
For the memory, the iGame Z790D5 Vulcan has four alloy-reinforced DDR5 memory slots with thickened gold-plated contacts and supports dual-channel DDR5 up to 7800MHz+ (OC). The motherboard also has onboard power on and restart buttons.
Storage Expansion
The iGame Z790D5 Vulcan motherboards have four M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs. The top-most M.2 slot sports PCIe 5.0 x4 interface and comes with a large fin-stack style heatsink to keep the SSD cool for stable performance. The rest of the M.2 slots use PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, hidden under the large heatsink armor that can be easily accessed with its quick-release mechanism. The motherboard also has six SATA 3 connectors for multiple HDD configurations
Advanced and Upgraded Rear I/O
The rear I/O interface of the iGame Z790D5 Vulcan motherboards is advanced featuring buttons for clearing and updating BIOS without a flash drive. It has two USB 3.2 Gen 1, six USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces, and two USB4 40Gbps Type-C interfaces that are compatible with Thunderbolt protocol and supports video output.
The USB4 connectivity can be used to support more devices including Thunderbolt-compatible devices. Lastly, the motherboards have dual LAN ports (2.5G+5G) and high-speed WiFi 7 networking which supports link aggregation, allowing users to achieve high bandwidth and low latency.
Advanced Added Features
The iGame Z790D5 Vulcan motherboard comes with additional advanced features for easy troubleshooting and overclocking. At the bottom of the motherboard includes a Safe Boot button to access safe boot options upon restart. There’s also the LN2 Mode and Slow Mode switch designed for extreme overclocking. The motherboard’s dual BIOS switch is also located at the bottom, providing users with a failsafe and backup.
The twisted, brilliant minds at Artificer and Devolver Digital have done it again. Sumerian Six, a character-based real-time stealth tactics adventure, has dropped behind enemy lines and exploded onto Steam today for $29.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429850/Sumerian_Six/
Sumerian Six transports you back to an alternate version of World War II, where you command The Enigma Squad – an elite team of six scientists-turned-commandos, each with unique skills and abilities, tasked with defeating Nazi general Hanz Kammler and recovering the mysterious material known as Geiststoff.
A gripping storyline sets the stage for a thrilling adventure inspired by historical locations, filled with challenging missions and sharp, tactical stealth gameplay over 10 chapters.
Sneak your way around Nazi strongholds and dispatch the ever-present watchmen in a variety of ways before taking on the more serious threats that lie in wait. Combine your team’s dynamic powers in creative displays of tactical tenacity, from the carcinogenic concoctions of brilliant chemist Rosa Reznick, to the mutated might of ‘The Werebear’ Wojtek Galica.
Put your strategic abilities and dexterity to the ultimate test against heavily armed, mutated, and supernaturally charged forces. The more you overcome, the more powerful your Squad becomes, striking fear into the black hearts of the Third Reich. Only you can stop Kammler from unleashing the full potential of Geiststoff – a mystical substance with the power to win the war.
As you delve deeper into the Nazi plot, you’ll encounter occult-scientific weapons and ancient Sumerian artifacts linked to Kammler’s machinations. A grim future awaits you should the Nazis be victorious, so do your best to prevent that dark timeline from coming true in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.
Sumerian Six is available now for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG for $29.99.
MicroProse is proud to announce its latest publishing venture: Dagger Directive. This tactical first-person shooter (FPS) promises to deliver a gripping, player-driven experience that combines modern mechanics with a nostalgic visual style.
In Dagger Directive, players will take on the role of a member of Task Force Dagger, an elite international special forces unit tasked with saving the world from a variety of threats. The game offers three distinct campaigns, each set in diverse global environments—from battling eco-terrorists in the icy waters of the Bering Sea to halting international crime in the South Pacific and combating extreme nationalism in the heart of Eastern Europe.
Key Features of Dagger Directive Include:
Mission Freedom: Players can choose their equipment, decide the time of day for their mission, and move at their own pace. Whether you want to go loud or stay quiet, the choice is yours.
Global Campaigns: Fight across three different campaigns, each with its own unique setting and challenges.
Extensive Armory: Customize your loadout with a wide variety of weapons, attachments, and equipment, tailored to your preferred style of combat.
Realistic Simulation: Every shot, every grenade, and every action is governed by realistic physics, including mass, distance, velocity, and gravity. Plan your moves with precision, as every decision matters.
Dynamic Environments: Use the environment to your advantage, from hiding in shadows to navigating through tall grass. The time of day and weather conditions can drastically alter the gameplay experience.
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort ramps up the scare factor with the all-new Fright Fest Extreme – presented by SNICKERS debuting on Friday the 13th. Weekends and select nights September 13 through November 3, guests can experience bone-chilling Halloween-themed attractions as new scares and classic shows take center stage at the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park. Guests who purchase a ticket to Fright Fest Extreme will step into a world where nightmarish creatures inspired by legendary horror brands come to life with Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW franchise, Netflix’s Stranger Things and Army of the Dead, Warner Bros. Discovery’s The Conjuring, Annabelle and The Nun, Legendary Entertainment’s Trick ‘r Treat andNetflix & Legendary Entertainment’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)
Details of this year’s new horror branded attractions include:
● The SAW Franchise – Celebrate the20th anniversary of SAW with an all-new experience honoring the franchise’s legacy of terror by plunging guests into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind. Guests will endure torturous trials and come face to face with some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out.
● The Conjuring Universe – Strap in for a tour of the Warrens’ most hair-raising and gruesome cases including those that inspired The Conjuring,Annabelle and The Nun. In each investigation, encounters with cursed artifacts make you the target of possession.
● Stranger Things – The students of Hawkins High decide to team up to create a little innocent Halloween fun for their community – but things quickly turn upside down and morph into something far darker.
● Army of the Dead – The City of Las Vegas is under lockdown following a recent viral outbreakand survivors must look for an escape while battling the undead.
● Trick ‘r Treat – Enter a dark and twisted candy trail nightmare on a jack-o-lantern-lit path of supernatural encounters which tap into your deepest fears. With Sam, the infamous Spirit of Halloween, as your guide, learn the rules of the spooky holiday before entering a world where tricks dominate treats. ● Texas Chainsaw Massacre(2022)– Guests are “cast” as visitors to Harlow on the heels of the influencers set on revitalizing the town – but their arrival leads to a stunning and deadly secret being revealed.
As the countdown to Halloween begins, guests are invited to prepare for the largest, scariest and most EXTREME Fright Fest ever with 9 haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and 4 exciting “monstertainment” shows.
In addition to Fright Fest Extreme’s newest franchises, classic haunted mazes will return along with new attractions:
· Big Top Terror — A new sinister twist into the world of demented carnival freaks brings guests into a circus of horror that they can only hope to escape.
· Asylum— Angered by the tests and experiments they were subject to, the inmates of The Asylum have taken matters into their own hands.
· The Witches Reflection— Take caution when stepping into the witches’ cabin, her curse will haunt you forever.
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort leaves no pathway safe from terror with its Scare Zones:
· Exile Canyon— Test your luck as you search for gold in the underground mines, but be on the lookout for zombies.
· CarnEvil— We dare you to laugh at these maniacal evil clowns that have taken over the Boardwalk.
· The Bloody Fountain— Beware the area surrounding the Bloody Fountain, as you try to escape the zombie’s graveyard.
· Curse of Blackbeard’s Bounty— Washed up on the lake of Six Flags, beware of ghost pirates & sea monsters that roam.
· Demon District— Demons have emerged from the swamp to seize control of the Jersey Devil.
Entrancing “Monstertainment” returns:
· Unleashed— This spellbinding Showcase Theater production features incredible acrobatics, illusion and dance
· Dead Man’s Party — Celebrate 25 years and learn the tales behind the revelers at Dr. Frights explosive and iconic song-and-dance bash.
· Blade Drummers- Get fired up as you rock out with demonic bladesmiths.
· Freak Show— Dare to watch a freak at play as wild, wacky and macabre exploits take the stage.
Fright Fest Extreme will operate most Thursday-Sunday evenings beginning Friday, September 13 through November 3. Guests can enhance their fright by upgrading to an ‘RIP’ tour which provides guests with a personal ‘gore’ guide and express access to all haunted attractions. For event hours and to purchase tickets and tours visit sixflags.com/greatadventureThis event is not recommended for children under 13 and those who scare easily.
Guests who are looking for less trick and more treat can enjoy the Wild Safari select days this fall on the Safari Off Road Adventure, home to over 1,200 animals from across the globe. Six Flags Great Adventure is also open select days and features more fall events including Oktoberfest and Kids Boo Fest.
During Oktoberfest, weekends September 7 through November 3, guests will experience German culture through entertainment, food and beverage. Enjoy a variety of German favorites like potato pancakes, bratwurst and beer. The whole family can take in fall ambiance with German flare including folk singers and more.
Guests will also be immersed in seasonal festivities during Kids Boo Fest, weekends September 14 through November 3. The littlest ghouls and ghosts can trick-or-treat and enjoy a variety of family fun in Cornstalk National Park. Kids Boo Fest offers activities and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.
Guests can purchase daytime only or day/night combo tickets to experience thrills by day and fright by night at sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets. For those seeking the ultimate in thrills and chills, purchase a 2025 Prestige Pass to enjoy all of Six Flags Great Adventure Resort including unlimited entry into all haunted attractions during Fright Fest Extreme in 2024. Visit sixflags.com/greatadventurenow through Labor Day and take advantage of Six Flags’ Biggest Sale of the Year including discounts on 2025 Season Passes and more.
Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars™ game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation®5, Amazon Luna and PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.
With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess (Humberly González), and her loyal companion Nix, (Dee Bradley Baker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.
In Star Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess and her companion Nix search for an opportunity of a lifetime. During this era, the Empire’s rule is distracted by the rebellion that won’t quit, leading to a golden age for the underworld. As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh. After Sliro places a bounty on Kay’s head, Kay and Nix are offered their one shot at freedom – pull off one of the greatest heists of all time. Kay and Nix will need to navigate the underworld across the galaxy, building their reputation with legendary criminal organizations including the Pyke Syndicate, the Hutt Cartel, the Ashiga Clan and Crimson Dawn as they grow from street thieves to skilled outlaws.
Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5 (Jay Rincon). While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.
To gain the right resources and crew for the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will travel across the galaxy and experience distinct new and iconic locations: Canto Bight, Kijimi, Tatooine, Akiva, and the windswept savannah of Toshara. Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship, the Trailblazer, through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes.
Star Wars Outlaws is available through the Ubisoft Store and at a retail suggested price of $69.99 for the base game, as well as for Ubisoft+ subscribers.
Standard Edition
Base game
Gold Edition
Base game
Season Pass
Ultimate Edition:
Base game
Season Pass
Sabacc Shark Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, Kay’s Speeder and the Trailblazer
Rogue Infiltrator Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, Nix, Kay’s speeder and the Trailblazer
Digital art book: A selection of the game’s concept art and visuals, including unique cinematic storyboards
Two additional cosmetic bundles available upon the release of the second story pack
The Season Pass included with the Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition includes:
“Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission: All players will meet Jabba the Hutt in the main game, but those with Season Pass access will gain an additional quest from the notorious Hutt Cartel. Just as Kay is putting together a crew for her big heist, she receives a job from Jabba the Hutt himself – ND-5 owes the Hutts a debt from years ago, and Jabba has come to collect.
“Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack: includes outfits for scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion, Nix.
Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card** – Coming Fall 2024
Kay is hired to infiltrate a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, but as she crosses paths with the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, she soon learns that another game is being played.
When this first story pack is released, owners will also get the Hunter’s Legacy Bundle and the Cartel Ronin Bundle with additional outfits for Kay and Nix plus cosmetics for Kay’s speeder and her ship, the Trailblazer
Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune** – Coming Spring 2025
The Trailblazer’s reputation precedes Kay as she runs into veteran pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who is looking to settle old scores with a ruthless gang of pirates.
Disney+ subscribers can also link their accounts and unlock a free, exclusive in-game cosmetic that adds a luminous tail accessory to Kay’s companion, Nix. For more information about the Disney+ offer, please visit https://promo.ubisoft.com/disneyplusperks/
Possible One: Lunar Industries, the first realistic industrial space simulator based on modern technologies from developer Upstairs Games, plants the flag for an Early Access debut on PC via Steam in 2025. Play Possible One: Lunar Industries for the first time when it makes its public debut this week at PAX West 2024.
Take command of humanity’s flagship attempt to establish vital facilities away from the gravitational confines of its mother planet, leading the construction and staffing of a permanent lunar base. Lay the project’s foundations with drone vehicles and tools, scout the craters with rovers, and build up habitats, reactors, hydroponics, and other experimental facilities.
Manage a variety of crew members like engineers, doctors, mechanics, agriculturalists, and scientists, from their hiring to their arrival on the lunar surface. Balance the crew’s sober true-to-life issues like radiation exposure, the physical challenges of low-gravity living, and the morale impact of living countless thousands of miles away from home on Earth.
Harvest the untapped wealth of resources buried beneath the lunar dust with tools and techniques only made possible due to human potential. Strategically engage with every step of the process necessary to make humanity’s foothold to the stars a sustainable reality. The future lies just beneath the rubble of Shackleton Crater!
“From the 1970s to now, humans have been fascinated by the new frontiers of outer space, but we consume so much sci-fi media that we forget what we’re able to accomplish in the here and now,” said co-founder Asaf Baitner. “We wanted to bring realism into the challenges of the space colony management genre, to re-ignite the excitement people have for what’s theoretically possible now.”
Possible One: Lunar Industries takes to the stars on PC via Steam Early Access in 2025. To learn more about Possible One: Lunar Industries, check out the official website, follow Upstairs Games on X, and join the official Discord server.
Warner Bros. Games today debuted a gameplay walkthrough trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, giving fans an in-depth look at the game’s PvP (player versus player) Mode, customization, skill tree, Broom upgrades, Career Mode and more.
In PvP, each player controls one of their team’s Chasers as well as a role of their choice from Chaser, Keeper, Beater or Seeker.
In Career Mode, players begin their Quidditch careers at the Weasley Burrow in the Garden Cup, then take on the challenge of the Hogwarts House Quidditch Cup, where they’ll choose their Hogwarts house and face off against familiar characters such as Cedric Diggory and Draco Malfoy. From there, players will represent one of the three great wizarding schools, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, Durmstrang Institute, or Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the renowned Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup. Finally, players will take on the ultimate Quidditch challenge on the global stage competing in the Quidditch World Cup.
Players can tailor their playstyle by earning skill points to boost their stats and learn special moves. They can also upgrade their brooms to improve maximum speed, agility, and more. All game content is only earnable through in-game progression and cannot be purchased with real-world currency.
It’s time to “Break, Build, and Battle” with friends, as GUNDAM BREAKER 4, the co-op hack-and-slash action game from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is now available to aspiring Gundam pilots worldwide. The fan-favorite GUNDAM BREAKER franchise is debuting in the West for the first time as a numbered entry in the series. Fans can expect a memorable entry in the franchise, with full English VO, and action-packed gameplay centered around building custom Gunpla models, taking them into battle, upgrading them with new and better parts, and creating new powerful Mobile Suits to continue the fight and share with other players via custom photos and dioramas. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is now available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and PC via Steam®. Find out more on the official website: www.bandainamcoent.com/games/gundam-breaker-4.
As an aspiring Gunpla hobbyist, players will be able to mesh together their own mecha creations by using parts from more than 250 iconic Mobile Suits from throughout the Gundam series, and then test their creations on a virtual battlefield with up to 3 players in co-op multiplayer. Fight through missions to hack, slash and shoot through hordes of enemy mechs, build up combos by chaining together melee and ranged attacks, breaking off their parts to collect and upgrade builds. GUNDAM BREAKER 4 introduces an all-new feature to the series, where players will be able to dual-wield different weapons for unique combos in their quest for the best parts to build the perfect Gunpla. Fight through the game’s fully voiced story mode to uncover the sinister plots within the GBBBB battle simulator.
Between battles, players access a robust mecha garage where they can customize their creations with new parts as well as paint, decals, and weathering to make the ultimate mecha expression for Gundam fans. Once players finish building their Gunpla, they have the option to bring it into a wide variety of both offline and online missions. Take down bosses or take on hordes of enemy mecha to gain new parts and equip new skills. Load up a Quest mission to fight for a veritable treasure trove of Gunpla parts or select specific NPC enemies to take their bounties for extra in-game currency. For the creative-minded, a brand-new feature unique to GUNDAM BREAKER 4 is the introduction of Diorama Mode. Players can construct elaborate scenarios with a variety of backgrounds, environmental elements, and special effects, then place any of their Gunpla creations in a diorama, capturing the perfect pose with highly articulable models and sharing their scenes with players around the world. Also a first for the series, the experience is further enhanced for players in the West with full English VO, bringing even more immersion into the game’s unique take on the Gundam universe.
GSC Game World is excited to announce that S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy will be released on Nintendo consoles for the first time ever in November 2024.
Revealed as part of the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Legends of the Zone Trilogy includes all three games that make up the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series: Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat. Three iconic single-player experiences can be purchased individually or as a bundle.
These versions of the classic games are optimised for Switch, including, but not limited to, full TV/handheld/tabletop modes support, gyroscope integration, and touchscreen controls where applicable. Thanks to these changes, the experience in the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone will feel authentic for all players — both for those who want to refresh their memories and for new stalkers.
Please follow official GSC social media channels for further updates on the Switch version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe in general.
