Author - Jerry Paxton

Dragon Quest Treasures Demo Trailer Released

2023/01/18

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

SQUARE ENIX® today launched a free playable demo for the recently released game, DRAGON QUEST TREASURES on the Nintendo Switch™ system. The demo allows players to experience the beginning portions of the game, which follows of the childhood adventures of siblings Erik and Mia from DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ on an unforgettable adventure in their search for the seven fabled Dragonstones.

All progress made in the demo, including save data, will be able to be carried over to the full game. Players who decide to purchase the full game after playing and finishing the demo will also receive five Better Buddy Bullets to aid in their adventures.

As Erik and Mia, players will embark on an extraordinary journey through the mysterious world of Draconia. The duo will be joined by their cute companion creatures, Purrsula and Porcus, alongside a team of recruitable monster pals in their search for treasures. Players can utilize these monsters’ unique abilities to discover hidden treasures and reach otherwise inaccessible areas. Defend against monsters and rival gangs until the siblings can return to base to get their treasures appraised. Collecting treasure can increase the players’ vault value, allowing them to expand their home base and further build up their brigade of friendly monsters.

DRAGON QUEST TREASURES is available now for Nintendo Switch. Those who purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition will receive a copy of DRAGON QUEST TREASURES, three monster allies – Great Sabrecat, Ruby Golem and Icy Dragling – as well as batches of Bestest Buddy Bullets and Omniheal Bombs.

For more information, please visit: https://dqtreasures.square-enix-games.com/en-us/

Mistcaller Announcement Trailer

2023/01/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Developer Onyx Wings has today revealed its upcoming supernatural, mystery-based platformer Mistcaller, coming to Steam in December of this year. Mistcaller is an eerie, yet thrilling puzzle-platformer that takes place in a world covered by mist, where players soon learn they can use special powers to bend the mist and control it to their advantage (or to their doom?).

The story is about Eve, a girl who finds herself alone in the world with no memory of what has happened. The world is covered by mist and her only companion is a strange voice coming from the shadows.

While she tries to restore her memories and discover her past, Eve begins to learn that she has the ability to control the mist to navigate around the world shrouded in darkness. Players use this power to control obstacles along the way.

Though not everything is what it seems. As the journey continues, the protagonist begins to uncover various truths and mysteries about the families’ past — and it gets interesting.

A full list of

Inspired by titles like Limbo, this game features beautifully hand-drawn designs that showcase artistic visuals
Harness the power of the mist and navigate through a world shrouded in it
Incredible puzzles and obstacles to overcome in diverse environments
An in-depth story about the conflict between two families and a girl’s journey to rescue her kidnapped brother
An ode to classic platformer games that bring robust art styles to gamers

To wishlist Mistcaller, visit Steam.

Dread Templar Release Date Trailer

2023/01/17

Jerry Paxton

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

Fulqrum Publishing and T19 Games today announce that the fast-paced demon-slaying FPS Dread Templar will leave Early Access for a full release on PC via Steam, GOG.com and Epic Games Store on January 26.

The full release will feature two substantial new episodes, each containing five levels and a bossfight, a deadly new weapon, new enemies, puzzles and more. International players will also enjoy full text localisation in English, French, German, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese and Russian.

Become the scariest thing in hell and beyond, as you embark on your quest for vengeance in the intense, fast-paced FPS action of Dread Templar. The game is reminiscent of classics from the 90s, but with a modern twist, including gameplay mechanics like customizable skills, upgradeable weapons and many Dread Powers to unlock.

Mow down hordes of demons and bloodthirsty fiends in varied environments ranging from hell to frozen pirate ships rendered in retro, but surprisingly detailed pixel-art graphics style, accompanied by a head-banging original soundtrack.

Dungeon Munchies Gets Nitnendo Switch Digital and PlayStation Physical Release

2023/01/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Dungeon Munchies, the monster-mashing, side-scrolling action RPG developed by maJAJa and published by Chorus Worldwide, offers a delectable physical edition for PlayStation 5|4 and Nintendo Switch, available today at retailers in North America courtesy of Serenity Forge. A European release will follow at a later date.

Originally fully released on Nintendo Switch and Steam last year after debuting in Steam Early Access, each physical copy of Dungeon Munchies comes with some bonus treats. Along with a physical copy of the game, savor a sticker sheet full of skulls and spirits, a double-sided poster featuring a cookbook of recipes, and a soundtrack download card to redeem a digital version of the original soundtrack.

A loud, rumbling growl emanates from under the earth. In a massive underground complex, a hand emerges from the dirt and pulls itself out from the abyss of death. Now, louder than ever, the zombie’s ravenous hunger echoes forth from its empty belly. With some creativity, the surrounding monsters could offer a solution…

With the help of Necro-Chef Simmer, self-proclaimed culinary “expert” of the Underworld, learn how to convert the surrounding creatures into transformative meals. Plunge the depths of myriad environments filled with macabre, combative creatures, each offering perks when cooked and consumed. Fry up some mosquitos and toss ‘em back to gain their wings alongside a new double jump ability.

Found an electrified snail? Eat it to find strong undertones of a shocking counter attack. Dismember creepy crawlies and become a well-fed Franketnstin’s Monster of food-fuelled feats. Can’t eat it? Craft with it! Use leftover creature parts to improve survivability with upgraded equipment.

“We relish Dungeon Munchies launching physically,” said Shintaro Kanaoya, founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide. “These delicious physical editions of Dungeon Munchies from our friends at Serenity Forge bring their usual delectable level of detail to this award-winning game. The standard edition will include tasty extras including a soundtrack download, while the Collector’s Edition is a veritable all-you-can-eat feast of goodies to satiate any appetite…”

The physical edition of Dungeon Munchies launches today for $34.99 on PlayStation 5|4 and Nintendo Switch. The game is also currently available digitally on PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch for $16.99. For more information, follow Dungeon Munchies and Chorus Worldwide on Twitter, and visit the official Dungeon Munchies page on Chorus Worldwide’s website.

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 Gameplay Trailer

2023/01/16

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

NACON and RaceWard Studio, the racing label of NACON Studio Milan, are pleased to show the first section of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy in a new gameplay video. Developed by veterans of RaceWard Studio, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 lets gamers experience the thrill of the most dangerous motorbike race in the world. TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3, the official game of the legendary Tourist Trophy race, will be available in May 2023 on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo SwitchTM.

While the scenery whizzes by at over 300km/h (186mph), nothing should distract the rider at the controls because the slightest error could be fatal. In the first section of this time trial race, which has been recreated at 1:1 scale, you start from Bray Hill on a steep descent and face the circuit’s first stretch where braking hard is required, and then a variety of tight and open bends connected by straights to Ballacraine. These significant changes of pace require perfect positioning on the road and impeccable anticipation.

The many hazards are not the only surprises in store. Along the way, you will come across various iconic buildings, such as multiple churches, the Railway Inn, the Twisted Chimneys of Glen Vine, and the Crosby Hotel.

These images from TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 and the third-person view are also a chance to showcase the rider’s dynamic posture as you shift your position on the motorbike. In the cockpit view, the faithful reproduction of nearly 40 famous motorcycle dashboards provides deeper immersion by displaying information about the bike and the improved physics.

As well as recreating the event’s official circuit, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 includes a new “Open Roads” feature where you can ride freely around the official Tourist Trophy course and on other roads around the Isle of Man, all faithfully reproduced in-game. You can also explore the island by taking part in various unofficial events of 11 different types, including time trials, mass starts and other challenges. In the career modes available in the Superbike and Supersport categories, you compete over a full season and aim to unlock as many upgrades to your bike as you can before the ultimate race: the Tourist Trophy.

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 content and new features:

A total of 200km (124 miles) of roads you can ride to find points of interest and challenges to complete, including all 60km of the Snaefell Mountain Course
32 different circuits, including current and historical routes
Close to 40 Superbike and Supersport riders and motorcycles
Improved physics with more precise cornering and braking management
A wide range of motorbike upgrades to achieve better performance
A new Open Roads feature to freely explore the Isle of Man
11 different activity types, including two customisable ones
Multiplayer with the ability to create open or private online lobbies
Online competitions with weekly and monthly events
Cross-gen compatibility
Smart delivery functionality for gamers to enjoy old and next-gen versions of the same console platform after buying any version of the game

TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 will be available on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch^™in May 2023.

VIOLENT NIGHT Home Video Release Dates

2023/01/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

From the producers of Nobody and John Wick comes VIOLENT NIGHT, available to own with bonus features on Digital January 20, 2023 and on Blu-ray and DVD on January 24, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. “The greatest Christmas action movie of all time” (CINAPSE) comes home in a collector’s edition that includes over half an hour of never-before-seen bonus content including deleted and extended scenes, a feature commentary, and behind-the-scenes featurettes delivering more of the movie for your Christmas collection.

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound taking everyone inside hostage, they are not prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus. David Harbour (“Stranger Things”) stars as St. Nick in the “wildly entertaining” (SCREEN RANT) holiday romp, delivering some serious season’s beatings to save the family and the spirit of Christmas.

Directed by Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, Dead Snow franchise), VIOLENT NIGHT also stars Emmy® winner John Leguizamo (John Wick), Edi Patterson (The Righteous Gemstones), Cam Gigandet (Without Remorse), Alex Hassell (Cowboy Bebop), Alexis Louder (The Tomorrow War) and Beverly D’Angelo (National Lampoon’s Vacation franchise).

With the purchase of VIOLENT NIGHT on disc or Digital, fans are eligible to earn points towards digital movies via the Universal All-Access Rewards program. Members can redeem their points for digital movies, swag and more! For registration and details please visit www.MyUniversalRewards.com.

SEGA Announces Orchestral Concert for Phantasy Star Anniversaries

2023/01/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Sympathy 2023

SEGA today announced Phantasy Star Online 2 will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary and the 35th Anniversary of the Phantasy Star series by holding Sympathy 2023, an orchestral concert at Bunkamaru Orchard Hall on January 21 at 1 AM PST (Jan 21 at 6 PM JST). This is the series’ first orchestral performance in nearly two years.

The concert will feature Azusa Tadokoro who voices Nadereh in Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis. Tadokoro will be joined by vocalists Annette Marie Cotrill, Mika Arisaka, Aimee Blackschleger, Karen, Jiro Takano, Florence McNair, Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, Satomi Sato. The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Masamichi Amano.

A vocal rendition of Unfathomable Darkness—the most-requested song in the Vocals for instrumental song survey for the PSO2 10th Anniversary Project—will be performed in the orchestral portion of Part 1! Azusa Tadokoro will sing Song of War in Part 2: Live performance and Song of Mourning in the orchestral portion of Part 3!

On January 21st at 1 AM PST (Jan 21 at 6 PM JST), players from around the world can attend the live stream by purchasing live stream tickets now. All ticket purchasers will receive a bonus item code that can be used in-game to redeem a chat stamp, sticker, violin emote, and Mag Form. Archived viewing is available until January 29 at 11:59 PM PST.

The Global version of PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS includes fully localized text and character voices in English and will remain content current with the Japanese servers. Details can be found at https://ngs.pso2.com/. For additional up-to-the-minute updates, players can follow @play_PSO2 on Twitter, @PSO2Official on Facebook, and @play_pso2 on Instagram.

Green Hell Building Update Coming Soon

2023/01/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Fans of Creepy Jar’s wildly successful survival adventure, Green Hell, have been eagerly waiting for the game’s Building Update—detailed in the 2022 Road Map—to arrive and they’re happy to discover the full update will release for PC players on January 23.

For the first time in years, Creepy Jar opened up a pre-update beta (PUB, for short) to their dedicated player base so they could get crucial feedback from those who enjoy Green Hell the most. Thousands of hardcore fans joined in—with a whopping 39% of participants declaring they’d already played 100+ hours of the game—and gave Creepy Jar what was needed to not only make the Building Update as good as it can be but also gave Creepy Jar some fun new ideas along the way.

Creepy Jar is well respected for its dedication to its community and is known for taking feedback seriously. Thanks to the results of the recent PUB, the Green Hell Building Update will add a ton of new content to the game including the ability to build treehouses, build on water, and even sees a much-desired update to the in-game notebook. See below for some of the additions fans can expect to see on Jan. 23rd:

Build your home in the trees – Utilizing a new Climbing Rope construction, players can head to the treetops to build their very own treehouse! Find the biggest tree around—covered with Indigo Blue Leptonia Mushrooms and Banisteropsis Vine—and assemble your two-story Wooden/Bamboo Treehouse and connect it via a Footbridge to other Tree Platforms.
Whatever floats your boat – The new Floating Frame platform will allow Players to build their abode up to 3 floors high right on the water.
3-sided fun – Use new Wooden/Bamboo Triangular Frames to create a more unique home than ever before.
STAY OUT! – Keep out unwanted visitors with Wooden/Bamboo Doors.
More building material options – Bamboo and Wood everywhere! Build walls, roofs, and ceilings out of the material of your fancy.
Hit ‘em hard – No predator is safe when players wield the all-new Heavy Stone Axe.
Efficient building – Place more than one construction at a time to speed up your building process.
Revamped notebook – The player notebook is slimmer and more organized than ever.
Clear your path – Cut down big palms, logs, stumps, and branches to clear your path all through the Amazon.

WW1 Survival Game Trenches Announced

2023/01/13

Jerry Paxton

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

Indie publisher Ratalaika Games joined forces with developer Steelkrill Studio to announce a dark and disturbing horror survival game – Trenches, set in WW1. Planned for release on the 20th January 2023 coming on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch, priced at $9.99 €9.41, its atmospheric setting is a stark reminder of a period that will send chills down your spine!

Death Walk Besides You

The word Trenches alone conjures up many negative views and the experience that is presented is one the development team has delved into in as much detail as possible to create the barren, isolating world of war and your one focus is on surviving!

Inspiration has come from reading about historic incidents, watching many documentaries, and a fascination for WW1, however, the development team pointed towards the awesome movie 1917 as a big determining factor. There is no getting away from the fact that “WW1 is often forgotten as to how brutal it was”, was a stand out comment.

The Game!

Trenches begins when the soldier you play wakes up from a blast and sees everything in ruins. He reaches into his pocket and finds the picture of his family. He knows that he must try to survive if he ever wants to see them again. From there, your objective will be to escape the claustrophobic environment and experience the war from the eyes of a soldier caught behind enemy lines, in this surreal nightmare, as you fight for your life (and sanity) to get back home to your family.

Surviving

The only way to escape is by finding clues and objectives scattered around the Trench map which will be like a maze. These objectives will be randomised on each play-through so all will be different. The player needs to be focused as a monster will be following him and will be roaming around the Trenches. The player can use a “trench whistle” which, when used, players can hear a crying sound and they need to follow the crying sound to find the next clue. However, the catch is the monster can also hear the trench whistle and comes running at you.

Enemies will also be able to hear if you walk on wood as it will make creaking noises or if you break any bottles. Alongside that, there will be other things that can aid you in the game such as Wire Cutters, Gun, Map, etc. which can help.. if you find them.

Does Another Dawn Beckon?

The atmospheric ambience of the game is heightened by attention to detail of light and textures, as the developer explained, “We wanted to make players feel like they really were stuck in the Trenches and to feel helpless and lost at all times. The gritty atmosphere helped, but also sounds and environment plays a big part too. We focused a lot on creating the right environment and since the game takes place only in the trenches, we could focus on those little extra details when it comes to the graphics.”

Features and Gameplay Elements Include:

Randomised actions and scares
Every changing setting, puzzles and challenges.
Freedom to explore
Lots of objectives to find
Two game modes
Surprises galore…………

MAINGEAR Unveils AMD Advantage Edition of MG-1 Desktop PC

2023/01/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, award-winning PC systems integrator MAINGEAR has announced that a certified AMD Advantage™ edition of its next generation MG-1 desktop PC is now available to shoppers.

The MG-1 | RX 7900 XTX ADVANTAGE desktop pairs a top-tier AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPU with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU, 32GB of DDR5 6000 MHz memory, and a 2TB Solidigm P44 Pro M.2 NVMe SSD.

Whether you are a gamer, streamer, or creator, AMD Advantage™ desktops have been purposefully engineered to be the most premium PCs on the market. Immersive graphics not only deliver the performance you need to lead the scoreboard with gaming and stunning visuals. These desktops follow stringent design guidelines to deliver a system that is truly built to game. High performance is backed up by features like CPU liquid cooling for a nearly silent gaming experience while maintaining a sweet spot of thermals and performance.

AMD Advantage™ Key Features Include:

Amplified Performance: Experience a new level of speed and responsiveness with award-winning AMD Ryzen™ processors and AMD Radeon™ graphics. Unlock even more performance through smart technologies, exclusive to AMD configured systems.
Powerhouse Performance: Together, Ryzen™ 7000 series processors and Radeon™ 7000 series graphics raise the bar for performance. Conquer battles, cross finish lines, and traverse new worlds as a gamer. Accelerate workflow and reach peak performance across design, creation and rendering as a creator.
AMD Smart Technologies: Unlock new levels of performance thanks to the combined power of advanced AMD processors and graphics. Gamers get a graphics performance boost when it matters, while Content Creators can get that extra horsepower needed to finish their tasks quickly.
High Performance Gaming and Streaming: Game at higher resolutions and stream your best moves with Radeon™ 7000 series graphics. Get a boost in framerates while maintaining high-quality, high-resolution gameplay with AMD FidelityFX™ Radeon Super Resolution.

MAINGEAR’s newest MG-1 desktop was designed in collaboration with top gaming creator and newly-appointed MAINGEAR co-owner Michael “shroud” Grzesiek. The MG-1 leverages MAINGEAR’s years of award-winning product design to offer gamers an easily upgradable desktop that supports the latest high-performance components and maximum user personalization thanks to a customizable and interchangeable magnetic front panel. Through the new MAINGEAR Live 3D Configurator, MG-1 buyers can outfit their new system’s front panel with custom artwork or designs to make it one-of-a-kind.

MG-1 desktops are crafted for advanced performance, unlimited customization, and pure simplicity. Pre-built MG-1 systems starting at $1,449, including the MG-1: shroud Edition and custom configurations, are available now for purchase from MAINGEAR at www.maingear.com/mg-1.

Learn more about MAINGEAR desktops and AMD ADVANTAGE™ Systems here: https://maingear.com/amd-advantage.