Today Daedalic Entertainment and NACON revealed The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™: Precious Edition, which includes some premium perks for fans of Tolkien’s Middle-earth. Players can join Gollum’s unshakeable quest for the One Ring on May 25th, 2023; pre-orders for both Standard and Precious Editions of the story-driven adventure game are available now on Steam and Epic Games Store for PCs, the Microsoft Store for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and the PlayStation™Store for PlayStation 4 and 5. Physical editions of the console releases have been forged in the fires of Mount Doom and will be available at launch. The game will arrive on Nintendo Switch later this year.
The Precious Edition was put together with Tolkien fans in mind. Daedalic Entertainment and NACON have gone above and beyond to curate a captivating package that includes over 100 stunning art pieces, a lore compendium to deepen your Middle-earth knowledge, additional Sindarin lines for the game’s Elves, which will make you feel like you are properly east of the Misty Mountains, and more! With a focus on immersing players in the world of Middle-earth, this edition is sure to delight fans and gamers alike.
PRECIOUS EDITION | The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™
Contents:
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ | Core adventure
Exclusive Concept Art | Over 100 original sketches and development secrets
Lore Compendium | Learn more about the untold history of Middle-earth
Original Soundtrack | Epic orchestral 17-track Album
Sindarin VO Expansion | Additional voice-acting in the Elvish tongue of Sindarin, done by professionals and made for Middle-earth die-hard fans who want to immerse themselves even more while exploring the world of Tolkien
Relic Entertainment™, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Limited are excited to reveal that Company of Heroes™ 3, the critically acclaimed real-time strategy game, is coming to PlayStation® 5 and Xbox® Series X|S on May 30th, 2023. Players will be able to pre-order the Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition both physically and digitally on April 25th.
For the very first time, Relic Entertainment is bringing its universally lauded Company of Heroes franchise to console players, offering fans around the world the deepest strategic experience yet. Console players can expect a custom UI, full controller support, and special features that allow them to play at their own pace. Furthermore, the user interface has been adapted for gamepads to ensure a fun and immersive experience for all.
New features like Full Tactical Pause offer gamepad players a level of tactical control over the pacing on the battlefield. By freezing the action, players who choose to employ Full Tactical Pause will be able to coordinate all their actions at once, thinking through every move in detail without the pressure of doing it all in real-time.
Company of Heroes’ renowned boots-on-the-ground storytelling will bring players to a brand-new theatre of war, unlocking authentic new tactics, four distinct factions, and a wealth of untold stories from World War II. In single-player modes, the turn-based Italian Dynamic Campaign offers a sandbox-style gameplay experience with new levels of strategic choice, whereas the sweeping deserts of North Africa allow for a classic, narrative-led single-player experience. For players that enjoy their competitive action, CoH3 has a huge online multiplayer and co-op vs AI offer, with more factions, mechanics and units than ever before.
Players can pre-purchase their digital copy of Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition directly via the Microsoft Store on Xbox and the PlayStation store front from April 25th, 2023, or pre-order a physical copy via www.companyofheroes.com. Physical pre-order start dates may vary by territory. For more information about CoH3, head over to www.companyofheroes.com, where players can also sign up for Relic’s community feedback platform. You can follow the game on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
Available now, The Forge of The Chaos Dwarfs Campaign Pack introduces the industriously cruel Chaos Dwarfs to the pantheon of races that you can command in Total War: WARHAMMER III. Expand, exploit, and dominate the WARHAMMER World as Astragoth Ironhand, Drazhoath the Ashen, and Zhatan the Black, collectively boasting unique campaign mechanics, objectives, and units that only the corrupted minds of the Chaos Dwarfs could forge.
Three Foul Legendary Lords:
The Chaos Dwarfs are an industrious, dark-souled and merciless warrior race of Dwarf Daemonsmiths, subjugators and brutal killers. Three of their most brutal Legendary Lords will be yours to command:
Astragoth Ironhand, High Priest of Hashut, is the most potent Chaos Dwarf Sorcerer-Prophet. However, his body has begun to petrify, confining him to near-living entombment within a powerful mech-suit.
Drazhoath the Ashen, Sorcerer Prophet of Hashut, is the Lord of the Black Fortress and commander of the fell Legion of Azgorh. Exiled by Astragoth, Drazhoath’s mastery of magic and engineering has only grown stronger, as has his thirst for revenge.
Zhatan the Black is the commander of the Tower of Zharr. His unmatched battle prowess has left the hell forges struggling to keep up with his insatiable demand for weapons and munitions.
A Blood-Fuelled Ancestral Feud:
The Chaos Dwarfs seek an unimaginable power to conquer the known world, the Blood of Hashut – a powerful being emblematic of fire, greed, and tyranny. To gain this, they must construct the Great Drill of Hashut to burrow through the very fabric of reality to breach its domain. This can only be done by corrupting precious relics from their ancestral enemies, the Dwarfs. But the Dwarfs hold grudges, seeking revenge for the tainting of their ancient heirlooms.
A Legion Of Infernal Warriors:
The Chaos Dwarfs ranks are a diverse mix of iron clad warriors and hellish beasts from the Infernal Guard and Bull Centaurs to daemon-infused monsters such as K’daai Fireborn. Yet the true might of the Chaos Dwarfs comes from their diabolical war machines which range from Magma Cannons and Skullcrackers to the hellish Dreadquake Mortar and the colossal K’daai Destroyer.
Alongside these, the Hobgoblin Chieftain turned Chaos Dwarf enforcer, Gorduz Backstabber will be a recruitable Legendary Hero. Having outlived most of his fellow tribal leaders, his naturally distrustful disposition and lashings of cunning make him an enduring talent for survival. Watch your back.
Merciless Campaign Mechanics:
To maximize the potential of your Chaos Dwarf empire you must mercilessly exploit four unique campaign mechanics:
The Hell Forge allows the infernal Chaos Dwarf legions to grow mightier by developing special schematics forged in fire, each of which grants hellish battle bonuses.
The Tower of Zharr sees the Chaos Dwarfs (un)diplomatically vie for ownership of special Seats within this mighty council, granting unique faction rewards upon promotion.
Convoys allow the trading of war tools in return for a variety of resources, whilst engaging in battles and exchanging labourers along the way, ensuring the rewards keep flowing.
The Economy requires a multi-layered approach to the subjugation and management of labourers to keep the forges fuelled, construct advanced buildings, and expand the empire
Free Content:
The Tzeentchian Mirror of Madness DLC is the latest collaboration between the Lords of Change at Intel® and Creative Assembly. It features two new game modes:
The Trials of Fate are a series of intense survival challenges where players assume the role of a Daemon Prince of Tzeentch. Reaching through time itself, players will fight through four infamous battles, before taking the fight to Kairos Fateweaver in an intense final showdown.
The Infinite Portal grants access to reality-bending features and settings, allowing you dramatically tweak many aspects of battle, including; gravity, collision impact, explosion radius, blood quantity and much more. Indulge in the chaos of being a servant of Tzeentch!
Also available to all owners of Total War: WARHAMMER III is the Legendary Hero Ulrika Magdova. Unique amongst her brethren, Magdova can be recruited by both Kislev and the Empire, and is a vampire who excels at melee and ranged combat, as well as spellcasting from the Lore of Shadows.
GIANTS Software unveils an exciting CGI trailer for Farming Simulator 23, which will be released May 23 for Nintendo Switch™. More than 3 years after its predecessor Farming Simulator 20, the latest title in the globally successful Farming Simulator franchise is introduced in an elaborate cinematic trailer.
15 Years of Farming Simulator
In Farming Simulator, players choose what kind of farmer they want to be: They can build an agricultural empire from scratch through cultivating fields, logging with forestry equipment, or tending to farm animals such as the newly added chickens.
“The Farming Simulator series has been around since 2008, the first mobile version was released in 2012” explains Thomas Frey, Creative Director at GIANTS Software. “We’ve been steadily adding new features, and today I’m very excited to celebrate the next release with an intense and fun cinematic trailer!”
Entertaining Trailer for a Relaxing Experience
GIANTS Software has once again teamed up with Capsule Studio, who have already delivered an award-winning CGI trailer for the latest main line game, Farming Simulator 22. The new cinematic trailer again features the same protagonists, father and daughter, now in a unique juxtaposition of intense soundtrack, gaming fun and chicken chasing.
Farming Simulator 23 is a family-friendly, relaxed game with lots of activities and a huge machinery selection with more than 100 vehicles and tools. Players can look forward to new crops such as grapes and olives, new gameplay mechanics like production chains and activities such as plowing and weeding – all on two entertaining maps.
Farming Simulator 23 will be released on May 23, 2023. Pre-orders for Farming Simulator 23: Nintendo Switch Edition are available at selected retail stores and the Nintendo eShop. Visit the official Farming Simulator website and the GIANTS Software press area for more information.
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed, a 4v1 hunt or haunt action-packed video game from the asymmetrical multiplayer experts at IllFonic, is set to release the game’s second DLC on April 20, 2023. This FREE DLC accompanies the purchase of the game, which is rated E10+ and available on PC/Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $39.99.
Have you ever dreamt about taking on a Class VII other-dimensional entity that drools? This is your chance! On the flip side, have you ever wanted to be the one to have the power to summon ultimate fury…This DLC gives fans a chance to do both, along with experiencing new minions, AI, and a brand-new map. This packed DLC is sure to have fans playing well past the witching hour. DLC Highlights:
New Map, The Courthouse – Strange activity is reported at the courthouse, which has made it challenging to conduct legal proceedings. Decades of dark practices and paranormal contact have made the courthouse a hotbed for ghost activity. Halls, offices, and courtrooms all connect to form a uniquely entwined gameplay space.
New Ghost Type – Possessor Ghost Type + 3 Variants – Scuttle, Hellion, and the famous Terror Sentinel provide the Possessor Ghost type with a unique playstyle. Use unique abilities and the Ultimate Possession to take over Civilians and even Busters!
New AI type: Drudges – From the depths of the Ghost Realm, come the drudges to help! Summoned by Tobin, these helpful little entities help the ghost haunt the building and scare humans. Busters would be wise to focus on eliminating these spectral aides, and the Ghost can use the rifts to spawn more!
New Minion Ability: Trap Minions – A singular minion that the ghost plants hidden on the ground or inside of objects will spring to un-life when its stasis field is tripped and latch onto the unsuspecting victim!
Extreme Ghostbusters cosmetics, gear shells, and other customizations – Buster cosmetics and gear shells that harken back to the Extreme Ghostbusters cartoon series that are unlockable through various Side Hustles and Research Contracts. The team also has new footwear, skirts, kilt bottoms, and several makeup styles to choose from. Shirt logos can now be used on appropriate tops.
General Improvements – Gear Upgrade Menu Overhaul, Ghost/Buster Bot Improvements, bug fixes, balance, QOL fixes, etc. to further improve the overall experience!
Remember, IllFonic plans to release similar DLC Drops each quarter of 2023 for free, in addition to the continued Quality of Life patches supporting Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed.
Steam’s Earth Appreciation Festival sale is now live until April 24, 2023. Organized by the developers of Timberborn, The Wandering Village, and Empires of the Undergrowth, the dual-themed sale features close to 150 post-apocalyptic and nature games such as Dying Light 2, Far Cry: New Dawn, Farming Simulator 22, Eco, and Dorfromantik. The sale will appear on Steam’s front page to celebrate World Earth Day (April 22), sharing games that emphasize our relationship with our environment, and the consequences should we do wrong by it.
The Earth Appreciation Festival highlights issues affecting our communities, like climate change (Frostpunk), pollution (Deponia), rapid industrialization (Captain of Industry), sustainability (The Long Dark), disease (Plague Inc.), and armed conflict (This War of Mine).
In contrast, many more games showcase the beauty of nature and the variety of life. The event features games showcasing humans working in harmony with nature (Farm Together), animal protagonists (Webbed), serene landscapes (ABZU), and reclaiming biodiversity (Prehistoric Kingdom).
Most participating games are available with discounts of up to -90%. The sale also includes a section aimed at upcoming games that fit the theme.
“Everybody loves a good post-apocalyptic setting, but games like this carry a serious warning. Other developers choose to showcase the Earth’s beauty and emphasize its preservation. The games featured in this year’s Earth Appreciation Festival serve both purposes, and we’re delighted to see that the lineup has grown with many prominent and promising titles to check out! We hope the tradition continues.” – Michal Amielanczyk, Communications Manager for Timberborn.
The first Earth Appreciation Festival, held on Steam in April 2022, included 100 games and was organized by Mechanistry, creators of the beaver city builder Timberborn. For the event’s return in 2023, Mechanistry is joined by two other indie co-organizers, Stray Fawn (The Wandering Village) and Slug Disco (Empires of the Undergrowth).
Today, Stunlock Studios released the teaser trailer and website for the highly anticipated “Secrets of Gloomrot”, a free expansion for V Rising, coming May 17th. The popular vampire survival game has sold over 3 million copies since its Early Access release and is now celebrating its one-year anniversary with a massive content update.
The update lets players explore Gloomrot, a new biome with two unique areas twisted in the pursuit of cruel science. Hunt the blood of the brilliantly insane to harness the power of lightning and enter a new age of technology. And the developers don’t stop there. The castle building will be dramatically improved, allowing multiple floor constructions, claiming castle territories, and adding more ways to customize your domain. Combat will be more diverse with new weapon types, a new spell school, and now letting players modify their spells to their liking with the jewel system. The world of Vardoran has also been revamped with new points of interest to visit, visual updates, new items, and enemy types. There will also be a total of 13 additional bosses to hunt down to obtain fresh dark knowledge. All this and more as Secrets of Gloomrot drops on May 17th. Check out the full list of features on the official website:
More on V Rising:
Survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other player’s castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.
Drop everything, Venkman. Spirit Halloween’s got one! Ghostbusters fans can finally complete their collections with Spirit Halloween’s all-new Life-Size Replica Proton Pack (ectoplasm not included). The officially-licensed Proton Pack is unlike any other and features movie-quality details that will have fans ready to battle the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, including:
A detachable light up wand
Gloves
Authentic logo patches
A range of light up and audio features
Click to Embiggen
Fans looking to hunt down the exclusive collectible (or take on a night of ghost busting!) can purchase the Life-Size Replica Proton Pack for $249.99 on SpiritHalloween.com now while supplies last.
Today, developer Rubber Duck Games and publisher E-Home Entertainment are excited to announce that their humor-filled RPG Evil Wizard is coming soon to Windows PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation! This unique, action RPG adventure puts players in the role of a defeated final boss, fresh off of a humiliating battle with a hero, and hungry for revenge.
This quest for vengeance will take you through charming, pixel art environments packed to the brim with hordes of enemies that you need to overcome to reclaim what’s yours. While you once were a powerful wizard, your battle stripped you of your powers and you’ll have to rediscover them as you work to infiltrate your castle and unleash devastating spells on your enemies.
“We’re thrilled to introduce players to the quirky fun of Evil Wizard and we hope that they enjoy our unique spin on the Action RPG genre,” said Kavka Wang, Marketing Director, at E-Home. “You rarely get a revenge tale from the perspective of the bad guy, and we have managed to meld a humorous story with an engaging world full of deep combat and secrets to uncover.”
Key Features of Evil Wizard:
If You’re Evil and You Know It: Utilize that evilness you harbor to hack, slash, and stab your enemies, and if that isn’t enough, you know you’re a wizard, right? Harness the elements and vaporize them.
Metroidvania-inspired Design: Explore carefully-crafted locations and navigate intricate levels. Use your skills and elements to interact with the in-game world and unlock new paths.
A Quest Called Revenge!: Face off against hordes of heroes, avoid devastating deadly traps, and solve increasingly problematic puzzles as you reclaim the halls of your castle from the filth that now lives within it!
The Wizard With a Mouth: It’s not all about serious revenge, there’s lots of room for funny moments and dialogue from the titular Evil Wizard and his foes.
Alone in a secluded cabin during a violent storm, horror illustrator Stacey Liden will discover the true meaning of fear. Today, prolific indie publisher Assemble Entertainment and solo developer Tainted Pact bring us a terrifying descent into survival horror madness: Suffer the Night. Available now on Steam, GOG, and itch.io, Suffer the Night bleeds together campy 80s slasher vibes with the familiar feel of anxiety-inducing first-person survival horror, and the added bonus of classic dungeon crawler gameplay. Amidst the horror and chaos increasing in intensity around her, will Stacey manage to weather the storm and…suffer the night?
After receiving an envelope containing a mysterious floppy disk, Stacey boots it up on her old Eldrixon personal computer and begins playing. As she progresses through the terror of the text-based adventure, she’s visited by a mysterious and threatening stranger, urging her to finish his game. The strange and horrifying things within the game begin leaking into the real world…will Stacey survive, or will she succumb to the terrors around her? Only one thing is for certain: don’t let him get in.
In scarily sweet celebration, Suffer the Night is also now available in the Dimensional Horror Bundle. In this bundle, Assemble’s newest title will be featured alongside indie horror juggernaut DreadXP’s Mirror Forge. Key Features of Suffer the Night:
True “First-Person” Horror: After surviving the first chapter of Mr. Top’s “game within a game”, the real terror begins. Forces beyond comprehension have transported you INTO the grotesque game world, giving a new meaning to “survival horror”.
Horror Beyond Comprehension: A highlight of this title is the text-based dungeon crawler “game within a game” filled with grisly scenarios and vivid descriptions of the atrocities wherein. Players will need to flex their old-school gaming muscles to progress within the stories, both inside the Eldrixon and out.
Don’t Let Him In: While playing through the floppy disk game, the mysterious figure who delivered it isn’t shy about making his presence known. Be sure to address any…interruptions…he causes, or suffer the consequences.
A Chilling Combination: Suffer the Night expertly weaves two genres of horror games into one, balancing the chilling anxiety of the text-based adventure with the dread of first-person survival horror
