Author - Jerry Paxton

Kalypso Media Unveils Online Merch Shop

3 months ago

Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

On the occasion of the 18th company anniversary, Kalypso Media is delighted to announce the launch of its first merchandise shop, offering fans a range of clothing and accessories inspired by their beloved games. With the launch of this shop, Kalypso Media presents over 30 designs from fan-favorite series such as Tropico, Commandos, Dungeons, and Railway Empire.

The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is hosted on the well-known platform Spreadshirt, where Kalypso Media is offering a 25% discount for the first two weeks to celebrate its birthday.

The merchandise shop features everything a gamer’s heart desires: T-shirts, hoodies, and accessories including caps, mouse pads, mugs, drawstring bags, tote bags, magnets, stickers, pillows and buttons. All items showcase unique Kalypso game designs such as iconic characters El Presidente and Penultimo from the Tropico franchise, the Green Beret from the upcoming Commandos: Origins, the Dark Elf Thalya from Dungeons 4, and trains and locomotives from Railway Empire – who wouldn’t want to go swimming in a pair of swim trunks branded with Penultimo from Tropico? Fans can also personalize their clothing and accessories in terms of color, and size to suit their preferences,

“At Kalypso Media, our community is paramount, and we’ve cultivated a vibrant community that has remained loyal to our games for 18 years. With the launch of our merchandise shop, we aim to give something back to our fans. We saw a high demand for branded clothing and accessories, and our new shop allows fans to express their passion for our games in a tangible way. We look forward to seeing our fans wearing our merchandise,” said Dr. Anika Thun, Managing Director of Kalypso Media.

The Kalypso Media merchandise shop is now live in the US, Canada, Australia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norge, Polska, Finland and Sweden. Kalypso Media plans to regularly update the merchandise shop, especially with new game launches and DLCs, introducing fresh designs and products to keep fans engaged and excited.

Green Hell Final Update Announcement Trailer

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

After five years of free content and survival fun, Creepy Jar is bringing the final Green Hell update to PC on September 3, 2024. This last content drop—the 21st major update, Decorations—features a craftable decorations table, painted furniture, mounted trophies, new constructions, lighting, and more! The Decorations update is also the one the team had the most fun creating and is the bow on top of years of wonderfully hellish content!

See below for a list of all content included in the final update:

New Mechanic – Painting: After you equip yourself with Paints made from different bugs and other colorful elements, you can paint your base and color your furniture. Pick a tint from our Amazonian color collection (white, blue, red, green, or yellow) and make the jungle even more vibrant!
New Construction – Workbench: The Workbench will be your new best friend with this update. It enables the crafting of all different kinds of decorations for your base.
New Construction – Decorations: With the Workbench at your side you can craft a table, chair, bench, nightstand, and various paintings to set a proper mood, or even Animal Trophies to show off your hunting skills! The team has also prepared rope, leaf, and bone decorations for those who like pretty (or creepy!) stuff.
New Construction – Armor Stand & Arrow Holder: Thanks to these new Stands you can store your Arrows securely and showcase your neatly crafted Armors on a display they deserve.
New Construction – Torch Stand & Torch Holder: You can place the Torch Holders inside your base to set a proper mood at night, and use the Torch Stands at strategic points on the map to easily direct you in the wilderness.
New Mechanic – Rearranging: You can rearrange the decorations you’ve created and move them to another place. Don’t like the table standing in the corner? No problem! You can just move it to the nearby window.

Since its launch five years ago, Green Hell has sold over 6 million copies and gained great recognition among players and reviewers. The folks at Creepy Jar would like to thank all the players for their support over the years and for making the community the wonderful place that it is. After the release of the Decorations update, the team will continue to support Green Hell from a technical perspective and is shifting development resources to their upcoming open world base-building game StarRupture.

V/H/S/BEYOND Official Teaser

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

V/H/S/BEYOND, the seventh installment of the V/H/S franchise will feature six new bloodcurdling tapes, placing horror at the forefront of a sci-fi-inspired hellscape.

Featuring segments from Kate Siegel, Mike Flanagan, Justin Long, and more, the seventh installment of Shudder’s “V/H/S” series arrives just in time for Halloween. Don’t miss V/H/S/BEYOND, premiering Oct 4 on Shudder.

Directors: Jordan Downey, Christian Long & Justin Long, Justin Martinez, Virat Pal, Kate Siegel, and Jay Cheel
Language: English
Running Time: 110 mins

Monster Jam Showdown Launch Trailer

3 months ago

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, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc.™, the worldwide leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, have officially released Monster Jam Showdown, the arcade racing game full of explosive stunts and destruction, on consoles and PC.

Watch the Monster Jam Showdown launch trailer here:

Developed in Unreal Engine 5, Monster Jam Showdown features 66* official Monster Jam™ trucks and more than 140 paint outs to unlock and apply. The pillar of the single-player experience is Showdown Tour, where players can show off their most electrifying stunts in freestyle and head-to-head competitions along with several other adrenaline-pumping game modes. For players to operate these mechanical machines capable of 1,500 horsepower with ease, comprehensible and customizable driving aids will allow everyone to perform death-defying stunts.

Real monster truck action needs a home that’s above and beyond the ordinary, and the Showdown Tour does just that by offering extreme racing locales. In addition to competing in stadiums inspired by real-life venues, players will have the opportunity to drive their favorite Monster Jam trucks across three original environments inspired by iconic American landscapes, such as the barrens of Death Valley, the mountains of Colorado, and Alaska’s frozen tundra. These environments are perfect for immersing players in the arcade soul of this new entry in Milestone’s catalog. Thanks to destructible objects, unpredictable track designs, and extreme weather conditions, no two events across these levels are the same.

Players with a competitive edge will also have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves as the best. Split-screen enables thrilling duels with family and friends, while two online-only events will feature 10 different game modes. Players’ achievements are tracked through leaderboards and the garage, showcasing their greatest feats for all to see. On the leaderboards, all online matches will contribute to the overall global ranking. Specific offline events will have their own separate leaderboards. In the garage, players can check their in-game stats and admire their Monster Jam truck collection.

Monster Jam Showdown is now available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (digitally), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One (digitally), Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

*40 trucks will be included in the base game and 26 will be available through free or premium DLCs

Warhammer 40000: Space Marine 2 – The Angels Of Death Trailer

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

The power of the Space Marines, the terror of the Tyranids, and the machinations of the Thousand Sons are front and center in the new trailer for Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. The new “Angels of Death” cinematic trailer showcases the sheer power and brutality of our champions – the Ultramarines Titus, Chairon and Gadriel – as they heed the call of war and fight to defend humanity. Space Marine 2 is now available for pre-order and will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on September 9. Pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition to play up to four days early!

Get ready for battle with Lieutenant Titus and his battle-brothers Chairon and Gadriel. These are the three playable characters of a fully co-op-enabled campaign, while custom-made Space Marine characters are playable in PvE missions and PvP battles across various modes—just a taste of all the carnage that awaits.

A few days remain for players to pre-order the Gold or Ultra Edition and secure the ability to play early up to four days before the game’s official release on September 9! Space Marine 2 will be available on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with all editions available on each platform.

The Gold and Ultra Editions come with the Space Marine 2 Season Pass, which grants players additional cosmetics inspired by the glorious Space Marine Chapters of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Free updates for all players will add new missions, enemies, weapons, and much more after release.

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases Sept. 9, 2024. Play up to four days early with the Gold or Ultra Editions, available for pre-order now.

Mechabellum Release Date Trailer

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Paradox Arc and Game River announced the release date for their strategy game Mechabellum. The tactical war game, where players command armies of mechs in an online competitive arena, has been in early access for over a year. It will officially launch as version 1.0 on September 26th, 2024, for PC at a suggested retail price of $14.99/£14.99/€14.99. Alongside the release date announcement, an in-game update has also launched today, introducing a new unit.

The full release of Mechabellum introduces new unit techs, specialists, and a seasonal system with rewards, with more content planned for the future. Since its early access debut, Mechabellum has garnered very positive feedback from players, currently holding an 84%* positive review rating on Steam.

Highlights – 1.0 Release Update:

Launch of Season 1, including earnable rewards such as skins
Introduction of new unit techs and specialists
Balancing adjustments, optimization improvements, and bug fixes
Enhanced tutorial designed for new players
In-game reward for early access players
Regular content updates planned for the future

Patch 0.9
In addition to announcing the release date, a new update (Patch 0.9) was rolled out today, introducing several new features to the game. These include a new unit, the Farseer, a tech loadout system that lets players customize unit loadouts for each game mode, and a new badge system, along with several other changes.

Patch 0.9 Key Features:

New Unit: Farseer
Tech Loadout System (customize unit loadouts for each game mode)
New Medal System
New card visuals
New monthly tournament

RazerCon 2024 Announced for Sept 28th

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

RazerCon, the premier digital event celebrating all things gaming returns for its fifth year on September 28th, 2024. This year’s RazerCon promises to be packed with exciting announcements, exclusive reveals, and in-depth looks at the latest Razer innovations. Through a keynote presented by Min-Liang Tan, CEO and Co-Founder at Razer, gamers can expect:

1. A first look at Razer’s latest gaming gear, featuring new technology and unexpected product launches.
2. Key announcements as the brand gears up for its upcoming 20th anniversary
3. Engaging giveaways and contests where viewers can participate in various activities for a chance to win Razer products and other exciting prizes.

Designed and engineered for the gaming community, this year’s digital event will once again be carbon neutral. This aligns with Razer’s aim to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030.

RazerCon 2024 is a showcase of how gaming transcends borders and celebrates the vibrant gaming community. With the aim of fostering unity among gamers, this event is Razer’s commitment to gamers worldwide, pushing the boundaries of gaming and delivering unparallelled experiences to a dedicated global audience.

September 28th, 10AM PT / 7PM CEST / September 29th, 1.00AM SGT WHERE: RazerCon 2024 will be streamed live on Razer’s official Twitch, Facebook, YouTube, HuYa and bilibili channels.

More details about the streaming schedule will be revealed soon.

Corsair Launches XENEON 34WQHD240-C QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Tech News

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR) today announced the launch of its XENEON 34WQHD240-C QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, which offers vibrant colors, true deep blacks, and enhanced brightness for stunning visuals. Featuring a sleek, slim panel with a contemporary white design, this WQHD display meets the needs of gamers and multimedia enthusiasts seeking a more immersive experience, as well as content creators demanding superb color accuracy.

The XENEON 34 QD-OLED uses the latest 2024 Samsung QD-OLED panel to bring a visually immersive experience to the popular 34-inch monitor size. The 21:9 cinematic aspect ratio and a curved 1800R display provide a wide viewing angle for gaming, multimedia, and productivity. With up to 1000-nit peak brightness and up to 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, it reveals an amazing level of detail in every image, from the brightest highlights to the gloomiest shadows, thanks to DisplayHDR True Black 400 and a up to 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio.

QD-OLED enhances response times and refresh rates, making the XENEON 34 QD-OLED an ideal partner for high-speed gameplay, whether it’s racing, FPS, or action games. With a refresh rate of up to 240Hz combined with an impressive response time of up to 0.03ms (GtG), the image on screen reacts to inputs faster than you can perceive. Support for both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium eliminates tearing while maintaining smooth motion clarity in fast-paced scenes.

The XENEON 34 QD-OLED features an on-screen display (OSD) proximity sensor that activates simply by reaching your hand near its bottom edge, making it easier than ever to interact with your monitor. The rear I/O design keeps cables and clutter in check while providing access to a high-performance array of advanced connectivity options.

The ergonomic stand design allows you to adjust the XENEON 34 QD-OLED to your preferred height (up to 100mm) and orientation with tilt (-7° to +15°) and swivel (+/- 30°), optimizing your desk space for a flexible setup with its 100 x 100mm VESA compatibility.

The XENEON 34 QD-OLED includes an array of burn-in prevention features, such as an image retention refresh after eight hours of use and an Orbit feature that shifts the entire image by one pixel every three minutes to minimize the risk of burn-in. All of this is backed by a comprehensive three-year Zero Dead Pixel and Zero Burn In warranty.

Able to display everything your PC can do at its best, the XENEON 34 QD-OLED showcases the amazing benefits of QD-OLED technology: vibrant colors, true deep blacks, superb color accuracy, and unparalleled contrast.

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Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Post-Launch Roadmap

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Conceived and designed as a game-as-a-service, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will benefit from extensive follow-up and regular updates, with numerous additional contents and game modes added to the initial experience. Based on a season system, players will be able to enjoy new activities, vehicles, rewards and themes every 3 months. In seasons 1 & 2, Solar Pass will be offered to all players.

In a new video, Guillaume Guinet, Game Director & Alain Jarniou, Creative Director (and former Game Director of Test Drive Unlimited 2) at KT Racing present all the content planned for the launch and post-launch of the game’s first year (Year 1). In this ten-minute video, the developers also provide more information on key community requests: Real Estate/Housing, motorcycles, and improved steering wheel rotation angle in-game.

Season 1 – Launch content from September 12, 2024
The Solar Crown competition opens its doors! Once the game is released, the most competitive players will be able to embark on a series of races and frantic challenges to climb the ranks, collect Solar Points and climb to the top of the leaderboard in the hope of becoming the next Solar King/Queen. This first season also includes 60 player levels, 50 Sharps/Streets clan progression levels and a free 25-level Solar Pass featuring various rewards, including cosmetics and an exclusive car.

Season 2 – Ibiza city makes its comeback
This second season marks the return of a familiar location that TDU2 fans have known for 13 years: Ibiza (Eivissa in Catalan) is back in TDUSC, more splendid than ever. Players will be able to discover the city and its outskirts, recreated at 1:1 scale in the KT Engine, offering players a different and complementary experience to Hong Kong Island, 3 months after the game’s release. The season will be accompanied by an island-exclusive clan progression with 20 new levels, a Solar Pass, new rewards and exclusive cars, including 5 car models revisited for the occasion.

Season 3 – Clan War, a constantly evolving game mode
This third season revolves around a clash between the Sharps (whose members consider themselves the elite of sophistication and luxury) and the Streets (provocative and sometimes extreme, seeking to make their mark) across Hong Kong Island and Ibiza/Eivissa, with the arrival of the clan war. This season will also feature 30 new clan progression levels and seasonal content additions.

Season 4 – The Casino, an iconic location in the Unlimited series
The fourth and final season of Year 1 marks the grand return of the Casino, a favorite of Test Drive Unlimited 2 fans. This new Solar Crown version of the Casino will offer players the chance to wager their virtual currency through a variety of activities, including poker and slot machines. In addition to bringing 50 player levels, the Casino will allow players to win exclusive new cars, cosmetics and rewards.

In addition to the 4 seasons, Year 1 will benefit from updates designed to enhance the gameplay experience, including ongoing work on cameras and steering wheel animations in first-person view. The TDUSC team is committed to keeping the game active for many years to come, and to continuing to consider players’ feedback and requests. Features and content requested by fans, such as Real Estate and motorcycles, are currently being considered.

Frostpunk 2 City Unbound Ep. 7 – The World is a Clean Slate

3 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Welcome to the seventh episode of Frostpunk 2: City Unbound! Today’s episode is all about the dangers that you’ll face when expanding your city and exploring the frostland. ❄️

In Frostpunk 2 surveying the frostland is far from a walk in the park. The frostland is broken up into different territories with ranging difficulties to explore. Add in whiteouts and other weather anomalies and exploration becomes even more difficult, but it’s also crucial to satiate the needs of your people.

Frostpunk 2 is coming on September 20th on PC, and day one into PC Game Pass, with console launch following later.