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ALIEN The Roleplaying Game Building Better Worlds Expansion Announced

Dark mysteries wait to be unearthed. Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios today announced Building Better Worlds, a new expansion for the multiple award-winning ALIEN The Roleplaying Game. The expansion is now available for pre-order at the webpage.

All the wonder and danger of the stars is yours—if you can just wipe the grime off your face and dig the dirt out from under your fingernails first.

Airless moons circle swirling gas giants, eager to be transformed into tomorrow’s paradise. Dark ancient mysteries wait to be unearthed beneath a millennium of debris. Searing solar flares boil your flesh and blacken your bones as you harness their power to light a hundred worlds. Long lost mysteries lie entombed in the frozen hearts of icy comets. Unstable tectonic plates shift to drown iridium mines in scalding lava.

Even the truth of humanity’s origins awaits you out there, orbiting some dying star. And out there amongst it all is something truly horrifying—something that nature never intended. Something alien.

Find out more about ALIEN RPG: Building Better Worlds

ALIEN RPG: Building Better Worlds is a complete campaign module, giving you all the tools needed to run a full open-world campaign as a pioneering explorer or colonist.

ALIEN RPG: Building Better Worlds expansion contains:

● History of Colonization – the story of humanity’s reach for the stars.
● Creating Explorers & Colonists – expanded character creation rules for life on the frontier.
● Gear & Ships – an extensive chapter with new gear and spaceships, gloriously illustrated.
● Extrasolar Species Catalog – new Xenomorphic creatures to encounter.
● The Lost Worlds – the framework and backstory for a frontier campaign.
● Expeditions – six thrilling expeditions into uncharted space, playable in any order.
● The Endgame – the final showdown with everything at stake.

PLEASE NOTE: The ALIEN RPG core rulebook is required to play Building Better Worlds.

Stellaris: Galactic Paragons Announcement Trailer

Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher who rules the galaxy with pizzazz, today announced Galactic Paragons, the latest expansion coming to sci-fi grand strategy game Stellaris. Stellaris: Galactic Paragons introduces deeper character and story progression, allowing players to customize, fine-tune, and improve their leaders. Galactic Paragons takes flight on May 9, 2023; eager players can wishlist the expansion on Steam today.

The galactic council is vast and full of personality! Galactic Paragons expands the Council mechanic, allowing leaders you command to amplify your empire’s vision, adds additional civics, and much more. An empire is only as strong as its weakest link, so invest and strengthen your leaders to guide the future in ways the galaxy has never seen before.

“There are endless stories to tell in the Stellaris universe. Breathing life into the stories of the leaders in the Galactic Council and your empires is a perfect showcase of the team’s commitment to expanding the ways our players can explore a vast and wondrous galaxy,” said Stephen Muray, Game Director for Stellaris. “Our players push us to bring Stellaris to new heights, and we’ll be exploring the galaxy alongside them for years to come.”

Features of Galactic Paragons include*:

  • Unique Council Roles: Specialized roles and benefits are included in Galactic Paragons to expand upon the new Council Mechanics in Stellaris! Find dozens of unique council roles based on your civics and government types, and unlock additional positions as your empire evolves.
  • New Dynamic Leaders: Recruit, improve, and follow the leaders of your empire through the ages! You may shape them by picking their traits, selecting their veteran class, and guide them towards their destiny, up until they retire – or perish!
  • Meet Galactic Heroes: Attract paragons of renown to your council: unique leaders with their own art, events, and stories may join your empire and bring their own benefits to your government. Or, discover four Legendary Paragons with intricate event chains and unique mechanics!
  • New Traditions, Civics, And More:
    • A new “Under One Rule” Origin that tells the tale of the leader who founded your empire
    • Eight new Civics focused on leadership, from immortalizing the personalities of leaders past in digital archives to heavily optimized council selection via corporate charter
    • 12 new Veteran Classes
    • Hundreds of new Leader Traits
    • Two new Tradition Trees, giving players new edicts and improved leaders
    • New ships, art, and story content

The 3.8 Gemini update also includes a tremendous number of Quality of Life updates for Stellaris players. Alongside Galactic Paragons, two multiplayer game modes are now available in open beta: Cooperative PvE and Competitive PvP.

  • Cooperative PvE allows players to join together as a single empire to take on enemy empires. This presents a great opportunity for players to teach their friends how to play the game or divide the responsibilities of empire management for a more relaxed gaming experience.
  • Cooperative PvP allows groups of players to join opposing empires to fight against each other. Splitting up duties may reduce barriers to entry of competitive multiplayer by being less overwhelming. For more competitive players, empires can also be locked and require a password.

Farming Simulator 22 Fendt and Massey Ferguson Update

The sixth content update is now available for Farming Simulator 22: Featuring six new machines by renowned manufacturers Fendt and Massey Ferguson, publisher and developer GIANTS Software extends the fleet of Farming Simulator 22 free of charge. Patch 1.9.1, including the free content update, is now available to download on PC and consoles. To accompany the new arrivals, an update #6 trailer shows off the machines.

New Tractors & Baling Equipment
After the recent release of the Göweil Pack, introducing a variety of machines and features in regard to pressing and baling more resources than ever, now the sixth content update adds some variety in the baling section for everyone. Included are multiple bale presses from Fendt and Massey Ferguson. With the Fendt Rotana 160 V Combi and Fendt Squadra 1290 N UD, two modern and innovative round and square bale presses are added to the virtual dealership.

Massey Ferguson does not only bring new baling equipment, but two powerful and reliable tractors to operate them with, too: The Massey Ferguson MF 6S and MF 7S Series come in handy to operate the MF RB 4160V Protec round bale press and the MF 2370 Ultra HD, one of the most powerful presses to produce square bales.

More and More Content for Farming Simulator 22
With patch 1.9.1 and this sixth content update, GIANTS Software continues to expand the Farming Simulator 22 experience. A Year 2 Season Pass is available, which includes four packs and an expansion – fans save up to 30% compared to getting the content separately.

GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub, where currently more than 4,000 officially tested mods are available for Farming Simulator 22. Over the course of the series and multiple platforms, a massive amount of 2.5 billion mods have been downloaded via the official ModHub already.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

Free DLC Released for The Oregon Trail on PC and Switch

Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, and HarperCollins Productions, today announced the release of free DLC for the PC and Switch versions of their game The Oregon Trail™.

Previously exclusively available for its Apple Arcade version, the free DLC for The Oregon Trail for PC and Switch adds a plethora of new stories and experiences for players to explore including:

  • Thirteen new stories exploring more fearsome critters and animals on the trail that were both unusual and amusing. These stories became an oral tradition popular amongst loggers and mountain men in the 19th and early 20th centuries often considered the precursors to modern day cryptids.
  • A select Native American story told by Sarah Winnemucca about the legend of “The People Eaters,” a cannibalistic, fearsome  red-headed tribe who fought against the Numa people.
  • A new story focused on the Horse Creek Treaty, where players help the Lenape family travel to Fort Laramie to help act as interpreters between the Crow and the United States. This new story also adds to the game two new characters – Thomas Fitzpatrick and Mato Oyuhu.
  • A new story exploring the Chisholm Trail Journey. Established in 1867 by Jesse Chisholm and Black Beaver, players will draft and direct a chuck wagon party and travel alongside several cowboys as they work to herd a large group of cattle from San Antonio to Abilene. This story takes place over a two-leg journey and includes ten new locations.

In addition to these new stories, The Oregon Trail™ on PC and Nintendo Switch includes all five previous content updates, more accessibility options, events, and visual filters to see the game in a whole new way!

PDP Announces Spring Collection of Accessories

Today, Performance Designed Products (PDP), an industry leader in high-performance peripherals and accessories, have announced their newest lineup for Spring 2023. Featuring customizable controllers to stylish console cases, PDP’s Spring Collection offers a wide range of accessories that elevate the gaming experience to the next level.

PDP’s Spring Collection is not just about offering a wide range of products, but also providing high-quality gaming accessories at an accessible price. With PDP’s commitment to innovation, gamers can enjoy new products that fit seamlessly with their existing gaming setup. PDP’s focus on user-centered design ensures that gamers of all levels can enjoy improved performance, comfort, and style in their gaming sessions. Whether you’re a casual gamer or a hardcore enthusiast, PDP’s Spring Collection has something for every gamer.

This new wave of fully licensed, immersive accessories and peripherals from PDP includes:

Afterglow™ Wave Wired Controller for Xbox:

  • Take your Xbox gaming to the next level with the Afterglow Wave Wired Controller, featuring millions of color combinations and customizable settings. With programmable back buttons, textured grips, and the ability to make rapid adjustments, this officially licensed controller provides improved accuracy and all-day comfort, and the included 8-foot USB-C cable allows you to easily show off your true colors.

REMATCH Wireless & Wired Controllers for Nintendo Switch™:

  • Featuring customizable features, built-in 3.5mm jack for USB-chat, and audio controls on the D-pad. With paddle-style programmable back buttons and interchangeable faceplates, this officially licensed controller allows for endless customization and compatibility with other REMATCH and Faceoff Deluxe+ Audio Wired Controllers allowing  you to truly redesign your gaming experience.

AIRLITE Wired Headset for Nintendo Switch™:

  • Experience all-day comfort and immersive gameplay with the AIRLITE Wired Headset, officially licensed for Nintendo®. With finely-tuned audio through 40mm drivers and a noise-canceling mic, this lightweight headset provides a sleek and affordable option for gamers looking for a high-quality gaming experience.

Travel Case & Travel Case PLUS Carrying Cases for Nintendo Switch™:

  • Get ready for on-the-go Nintendo Switch gaming with the stylish Nintendo Switch Premium Console Case. Made of soft canvas and featuring a zipper, this case holds up to 14 game cards and includes 1 cleaning cloth, making it the perfect all-in-one accessory for your Switch.

These products will be available for pre-order today on pdp.com and will be available later this Spring at participating retailers. Players can visit pdp.com for more information.

Warhammer 40K Collides with World of Tanks Modern Armor

A conflict of cosmic scale begins, as the action of Warhammer 40,000 collides with World of Tanks Modern Armor as a special part of the current epic season, Gladiators.

During this Imperium-sized event, players can get five new Premium tanks inspired by the Warhammer 40,000 universe, two new 3D Hero Commanders (Volusad Thassius of the Ultramarines and Patricia Laserian of the Sisters of Battle), and six new 2D Standard Commanders.

All of this sets the stage for a month-long, two-stage challenge against both the forces of Chaos and the Orks. The Warhammer 40,000 event roars into action on May 2 and runs until June 6, 2023.

Triumphantly making its debut in World of Tanks Modern Armor is the Leman Russ heavy tank, a monstrous slab of mechanized armor built exclusively – for console. Named for the Primarch of the Space Wolves Legion, the Leman Russ heavy tank for console was conceived and implemented in full cooperation with Games Workshop.

In a massive two-stage community event, tankers will align themselves with either the Space Marines or the Sisters of Battle, with the option to change to the other side for the second stage. From there they can join forces with other players around the globe to fight the Orks and the forces of Chaos. Destroying the Orks will make the Ork content available to all users (for purchase or as rewards); the same mechanic will apply to the Chaos forces and their in-game content.

Directing the voice-overs for the new 3D Hero Commanders is noted director Jason Baughan (Hitman 2, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Fable: The Journey). Under his expertise, 330 lines of dialog for the Commanders Volusad Thassius of the Ultramarines and Patricia Laserian of the Sisters of Battle are brought strikingly to life, grounding the player and establishing the tone in the game of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

“I’m proud of this project in all aspects really, but if I had to choose just one to highlight, it would be the voice-overs for the commanders. We’ve set a new bar for ourselves in terms of quality: hearing your Ultramarine commander or your Battle Sister commander praising your victory in combat really elevates the gameplay experience,” says Daniel Burr, Live Game Director for World of Tanks Modern Armor.

In addition to the Leman Russ heavy tank, the might of Warhammer 40,000 also comes to World of Tanks Modern Armor with new faction-affiliated tanks: Nemesis Tank Destroyer, Teefbreaka Light Tank, Reaper’s Scythe Medium Tank, and the Ignis Purgatio Medium Tank.

Star Trek: Resurgence Official Release Date

Today, Dramatic Labs revealed the release date for Star Trek: Resurgence, the upcoming interactive narrative video game set within the iconic sci-fi universe.

Star Trek: Resurgence is launching on May 23, 2023 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 gaming consoles, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and exclusively on the Epic Games Store for PCs.

Star Trek: Resurgence is a bold interactive narrative game set shortly after Star Trek: The Next Generation’s timeline. A worker uprising threatens the tenuous peace between two alien civilizations, and Starfleet is forced to intervene. Players experience the conflict and larger mystery from two key perspectives. The U.S.S. RESOLUTE’s First Officer Jara Rydek is part of the diplomatic envoy led by Ambassador Spock that’s tasked with finding a resolution – and uncovering the ultimate source of this tense situation. Engineering Crewperson Carter Diaz highlights how the mission plays out from the lower decks, caught up in the events in his own unique way. Throughout the gripping story, players can interact with the Star Trek universe like never before, with moments of authentic action and critical decisions that shape the broader narrative in subtle and unexpected ways.

Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition Trailer

Relic Entertainment™, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Limited are proud to reveal a brand new trailer for Company of Heroes™ 3 Console Edition, showcasing the game’s key features through exciting new gameplay. Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition is coming to PlayStation® 5 and Xbox® Series X|S on May 30th ,and eager fans can pre-purchase a digital copy of Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition directly via the Xbox and PlayStation storefronts.

The trailer provides an overview of Company of Heroes 3’s key features such as Full Tactical Pause, which is a particularly effective tool for console players. Full Tactical Pause allows them to pause the action, read the situation, queue their commands and unleash devastating precision plays. Console players will also enjoy the change of pace seen in the Dynamic Campaign set in Italy, where the turn-based gameplay allows players to take their time, plot their moves and forge their path to victory.

Company of Heroes’ renowned boots-on-the-ground storytelling will bring players to the Mediterranean Theatre of war where they can experience two different Campaigns, unlock authentic new tactics, four distinct factions, and a wealth of untold stories from World War II. Company of Heroes 3 on consoles offers players a custom UI, full gamepad support, and special features that allow them to play at their own pace. The user interface has been adapted for gamepads to ensure a fun and immersive experience for all.

Players that pre-order a physical or digital copy of Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition will receive some awesome bonus items at launch. The Digital Premium Edition comes with the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack, containing cosmetics based on the first elite commando units of World War II, and Expansion 1 which is due to launch on the Console Edition in 2024. The Physical Launch Edition includes the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack and embroidered patch, Metal Case, Collector’s Book, and a double-sided map.

For more information about CoH3, head over to www.companyofheroes.com, where players can also pre-order a physical copy for CoH3 Console Edition. You can follow the game on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Corsair Unveils MP600 MINI and the MP600 CORE XT SSDs

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the launch of two new PCIe Gen4 M.2 Solid State Drives—the MP600 MINI and the MP600 CORE XT. These drives extend the CORSAIR SSD range to an ultra-compact M.2 2230 form factor, and a new highly competitive combination of price and performance, allowing a new wave of device upgrades.

The MP600 MINI brings CORSAIR M.2 SSD performance to its smallest ever size, with the M.2 2230 form factor measuring just 22mm x 30mm. The MP600 MINI is compatible with popular handheld gaming systems, such as the Valve Steam Deck, as well as thin and light machines where space is at a premium, such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 and 9. With an impressive 1TB of capacity and PCIe Gen4 performance of up to 4,800MB/sec read and 4,800MB/sec write, the MP600 MINI is an ideal performance and storage upgrade for data hungry small-form-factor devices, whether it’s to store a growing game collection, or essential files.

The MP600 CORE XT employs high-density 3D QLC NAND Flash to offer strong performance at a great price. Available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities*, the MP600 CORE XT offers plenty of options for easily expanding the storage in compatible motherboards, notebooks, and laptops with its industry standard M.2 2280 form factor. PCIe Gen4 x4 support means you’ll enjoy sustained throughput of up to 5,000MB/sec reads and 4,400MB/sec writes, which is up to 10x faster than you’ll see from a SATA SSD.

Both the MP600 MINI and MP600 CORE XT are backwards compatible with PCIe Gen3**, allowing you to enjoy a speedy upgrade on a wide variety of devices.

Like all CORSAIR solid state drives, the new MP600 SSDs are supported by the free CORSAIR SSD Toolbox software and are backed by a five-year warranty for guaranteed peace of mind.

* Performance and endurance vary by capacity.
** Reduced performance on PCIe Gen3.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR MP600 MINI and MP600 CORE XT series of SSDs are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The CORSAIR MP600 MINI and CORSAIR MP600 CORE XT are backed by a five-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR MP600 MINI and CORSAIR MP600 CORE XT, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR MP600 MINI, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/mp600-mini

To learn more about the CORSAIR MP600 CORE XT, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/mp600-core-xt

To learn more about the full range of CORSAIR SSDs, please visit:

https://pr.cor.sr/SSDs

 

Green Hell Animal Husbandry Update Out Now on Consoles

Since August of last year, console fans of Creepy Jar’s wildly successful survival title, Green Hell, have watched their PC counterparts with envy as they enjoyed the Animal Husbandry update. The free update which introduced many new features such as the ability to tame and breed a number of the game’s creatures—including Creepy Jar’s personal favorite, the capybara—is now available to all console players on PlayStation and Xbox platforms.

Not content to just add this update for console players, the dev team at Creepy Jar made sure to include new features and quality-of-life improvements, such as those from the Name your Pet Update and the Plant Naming patch. Updating Green Hell for consoles always takes a bit more time than on PC, but the goal for Creepy Jar is always to not only deliver new content as soon as possible but to also ensure they go over and above when the opportunity presents itself.

Announced as part of Green Hell’s 2022 roadmap, the Animal Husbandry update includes several new features that go far beyond the ability to simply breed animals. Staying true to the foundations of Green Hell, it’s not as easy as you might think!

Utilizing the all-new blowpipe weapon, players can hunt capybara, peccary, and tapir safely putting them to sleep in order to keep them within pens, which are able to be built at their bases. Care for them, earn their trust, feed them, clean their living quarters, and maybe—if you have both a male and female in captivity—you’ll be able to breed them, as well. And of course, you can pet your newfound friends! Further to that, you can also use the blowpipe as a defense against other animal and human enemies by immobilizing the threat either immediately or over time based on your target’s size.

In addition to the three creatures already listed, let it be known that the Animal Husbandry update also introduces the ability to capture and breed bees, keeping them in beehives where players can then harvest valuable honey. Please be warned: it is not advisable to pet the bees.