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Trackmania World Tour 2023 Details Revealed

2022/11/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Ubisoft announced the details of its new Trackmania esports circuit, the Trackmania World Tour 2023, set to begin on December 17.

Major milestone in the development of the global Trackmania esports scene, the Trackmania World Tour 2023 will take the game’s competitive scene into a fresh direction with a brand-new format built around two versus two matches. With this new format, the Trackmania World Tour aims to build upon its existing professional ecosystem while providing exciting new team storylines and challenges as well as a clear path to pro everywhere, for everyone.

The competitive season will be structured as follows:

  • Stage 1: From January 21 to March 19, 2023
  • All-Stars Championship: April 15 & 16 and April 22 & 23
  • Stage 2: From April 29 to June 25
  • All-Stars Championship: August 27 and September 2 & 3
  • World Championship: Fall 2023

Each stage will include two layers of competition. The Trackmania Grand League will gather the best professional players in Trackmania, while the runners-up will face off in the Challenger League.

Overall, 8 teams will be competing in the Trackmania Grand League, each team being composed of two players and a dedicated streamer:

  • Alliance
  • Team BDS
  • Berlin International Gaming
  • Gamers First
  • Into the Breach
  • Karmine Corp
  • Solary
  • Sinners

At the end of the season, a Wildcard system will allow amateur teams to join and compete in the World Championship alongside the top professional teams from the Trackmania World Tour. Indeed, during each stage, aspiring professional players will now have opportunities to hone their skills through regional tournaments and an in-game matchmaking 2v2 game mode. Those Trackmania World Tour related events and in-game matches will grant points, which will determine which amateur teams will take part in the Wildcard system.

To celebrate the launch of this new esports circuit, the Trackmania World Tour can count on a new official sponsor, Kaporal, the first brand to join the adventure for the 2023 season.

“We’re happy to welcome Kaporal as we enter a new chapter of Trackmania Esports”, said Omar Benabdallah, Esports Manager at Ubisoft Nadeo. “Through in-game integration, we’re positive this partnership will contribute to make the Trackmania World Tour 2023 even more engaging for our fans, and we can’t wait to kick off our collaboration for the first event of the season on December 17”.

“Kaporal is proud to collaborate with Trackmania to share its unique vision with millions of players. At the heart of Kaporal’s DNA, audacity and agility are two qualities that we share with the game’s community. This partnership is only the beginning of our engagement towards players, as we wish to explore gaming and esports even further”, said Guillaume Ruby, Brand Director at Kaporal.

The Trackmania World Tour will begin with the Showdown weekend, on December 17 and 18. The event will be broadcast on Twitch for fans to enjoy the first clash of the season between the 8 participating teams.

To learn more about Trackmania Esports please visit our website www.trackmania.com/esports, and follow us at https://twitter.com/TrackmaniaGL.

Two Point Campus: Space Academy Announcement Trailer

2022/11/29
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

Two Point Campus™ is boldly going where no student has gone before: Space! Two Point Studios Limited and SEGA Europe Limited are proud to reveal Two Point Campus: Space Academy, the first major DLC for the critically acclaimed school management game, arriving on December 6th on PC, PlayStation 4|5 Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S for $9.99/€9.99/£8.99, with the Nintendo Switch version due to launch on the 12th December. Players can pre-order Space Academy here and check out the announcement trailer now!

Space Academy comes with a galaxy of new features, including three stellar campus locations, six student archetypes to welcome aboard, six far-out courses and classrooms, and much, much more.

Players will start their extra-terrestrial adventures in Universe City, as they rebuild Two Point County’s defunct space program to bring it back to its former glory and will need your help on the frontlines of galactic defence, inter-dimensional diplomacy, and preparing the County for foreign life. Space Academy also features Two Point’s first out-of-County campus, as you take up base on a suspiciously cheesy asteroid, and pillage it of its natural (and delicious) resources.

New classrooms like the Command Room will give your students the confidence to set phasers to stun, while the Battle Space will turn up the heat and let students duke it out with energy batons. You’ll need to attract (out of this) world class talent to fill your campus not only with burgeoning astronauts and space knights, but also alien students with a thirst for the forbidden knowledge of the galaxy…such as how Cheesy Gubbins are made.

It’s not a college without a party, and students will have ample opportunities with new events like hosting a sci-fi convention in your student union, watching the cosmic king of rock’n’roll, or joining a brand-new club with a time traveling twist. Two Point Campus is a charming university management simulator that tasks players with building and running the university campus of their dreams. From designing stylish dormitories to laying down ornamental pathways and gardens, players are given the freedom to pimp their Campus with new and easy-to-use creative tools to build their own educational masterpiece.

With plenty of fun and fantastical courses for players to explore, they must provide their students and teachers with everything they need to help them thrive and survive in the academic year. Two Point Campus is available now on PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Two Point Campus is also available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC Game Pass.

Starship Troopers: Extermination Announcement Teaser

2022/11/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Offworld Industries, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, reveal Starship Troopers: Extermination. Players around the world will soon be called to do their part against the Arachnid threat when this frenetic 12-player, squad-based co-op FPS inspired by the 1997 cult classic film arrives in Steam Early Access on PC in 2023.

Would you like to know more? Watch the teaser below!

Starship Troopers: Extermination puts players on the far-off front lines in an all-out assault against the Arachnid menace. Squad up as a Trooper in the Deep Space Vanguard, an elite Special Forces group within the Mobile Infantry. And get ready to stomp some Bug because no Trooper will ever stand alone as they line up shoulder-to-shoulder with their fellow Vanguards—trusty Morita Assault Rifles in hand—to battle against hordes of bloodthirsty insectoid aliens on the hostile surface of the planet Valaka.

Work together to complete objectives, acquire resources, build and defend your base of operations, and then escape to the extraction point together. The battle will be intense but, as hardened warriors standing for all of humanity and the United Citizen Federation, leave no inch of ground safe for the Arachnids!

Suit up and ship out, Troopers! After all, the only good Bug is a dead Bug!

Key Features:

  • Cooperative Gameplay – 12 players can team up in squads of four to defend their base, complete objectives, gather resources, and try to kill every Bug in sight.
  • Three Playable Classes – Choose from Assault, Support, and Defense classes to best suit your playstyle and support the rest of your squad.
  • Build Defenses – Construct walls, towers, ammo stations, and more using resources acquired from planetside refineries.
  • Class Progression System – Unlock new weapons, equipment, and perks for each class to become an elite warfighter among the Deep Space Vanguard.
  • 5 Unique Bug Types – At Early Access launch, encounter Drone, Warrior, Gunner, Plasma Grenadier, and Tiger Elite enemy Bugs during planetside missions.
  • Escalating Infestation Levels – Increasing Bug threat levels during missions bring bigger and more dangerous enemies to the fight.
  • Large-scale Battles – A massive map with five unique zones, and swarm-based combat with hundreds of enemy Bugs on screen delivers the sense of an overwhelming planetary war.
  • Ground War – Retake bases and refineries, destroy hives, and complete a variety of side objectives to wrest control of the map away from the Bug menace.
  • Ping system – Communication is key! The ‘Ping’ system gives players a quick and easy way to call out points of interest, objectives, incoming enemies, and more to teammates.

Wild West Dynasty Release Date Trailer

2022/11/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The wait is almost over. So get your guns ready, polish the spurs and prepare yourself for the adventure of a lifetime. Publisher Toplitz Productions and development team Moon Punch Studio proudly announce February 16, 2023 as the release date for the arrival of Wild West Dynasty in Early Access. Whether you are a Young Gun or Unforgiven, consider yourself part of The Wild Bunch, want to Dance With Wolves or simply are a Maverick, be careful, because there are A Million Ways To Die In The West.

So try to avoid them all, while you fight for your survival against scorching heat and freezing cold, wild animals as well as outlaws. Start a new life in the pioneering West and explore the vast open landscape with its diverse and visually stunning environments. Build farms, find and gather resources and help other settlers to find a home in the wilderness. But you are not only looking for riches. You also need to find answers to a mysterious family secret that will shape your destiny. And don’t forget your next of kin: Find a partner and lay the foundation for a legacy that spans generations. With Wild West Dynasty you are not only shaping your own destiny, but are a driving factor in expanding the American West during the mid 1800s.

The latest entry in Toplitz Productions’ successful Dynasty-franchise seamlessly blends an open world sandbox with survival elements, roleplaying, a hefty dose of city-builder and a deep, engrossing and original story with characters you will love – and love to hate. To celebrate the release date announcement, a new trailer is released, showing off in-game sequences that will give you a glimpse of the beautiful vistas that only the American Wild West can offer. In the weeks and months leading up to the release, a series of Insider Videos will deep-dive into certain aspects of the game, like the story, the visuals or the audio, drawing the player deeper into the world of Wild West Dynasty.

In the coming year, Toplitz Productions has numerous other anticipated games in the development pipeline. In addition to Wild West Dynasty for example, players will be taken to feudal Japan in early summer with Sengoku Dynasty, where they will have to fight for survival in breathtakingly beautiful landscapes.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Milla Jovovich Join World of Tanks Holiday Ops 2023

2022/11/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

For the first time in history, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Milla Jovovich will team up together on screen! This December, the Hollywood celebrities will be guiding players in Holiday Ops, across the World of Tanks’ franchise on PC, mobile and console. The festive season is sure to heat up in World of Tanks PC, World of Tanks Blitz and World of Tanks Modern Armor!

In the Holiday Ops cinematic trailer, Arnie and Milla are undertaking the most important mission yet – to save the holidays for Arthur and his son Mikey. Join them on a magical Holiday Express train that will take them to the heart of the Holiday Village, in World of Tanks.

“I have played the hero in video game-based movies, but this is the first time ever I, myself, have had been put into an actual game, and I am ready for action!”, Milla Jovovich, Holiday Ops ambassador/action star. “Another first for me is that I am costarring with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger. With him at my side, we will be guiding players to a magical Holiday Village and handing out special gifts to the players in World of Tanks.”

“Last year I had an incredible experience with World of Tanks and when I was asked to return, I immediately replied ‘I´ll be back’. I knew this year’s event was really going to be special and I was right. I am honored to star alongside the amazing Milla Jovovich, in our first time working together. The Holiday Ops rewards and challenges are even better this time, and I get to combine two of my favorite things; the holidays and tanks!”, added Arnold Schwarzenegger, Holiday Ops ambassador/action star/tank owner.

Tankers will first encounter the blockbuster duo in the garage, where they will assign challenges and quests. When players conquer these tasks, they will receive Arnie and Milla customization items like tank skins, themed emblems, inscriptions, decals, and commanders. Milla and Arnold’s voiceovers will be featured in World of Tanks PC and console.

Christopher Chung, World of Tanks Franchise Director, said it’s an honor to have Arnold and Milla gracing the screens together for the first time in history, in World of Tanks.

“Like many of our millions of players around the world, I have watched movies starring Arnie and Milla separately, over the decades. It’s truly a dream come true to partner with both global stars in our first-ever franchise-wide holiday celebration. There will be something special for our players on whichever platform they enjoy World of Tanks,” said Christopher.

The holiday events begin on December 2nd and run through January 9th, 2023. Each game’s version has their own set of dates and holiday offerings, custom fit to for that platform’s gameplay.

World of Tanks PC

December 2nd – January 9th, 2023

Tankers will face a series of missions and quests to receive exclusive Arnie and Milla customizations and the chance to have both Holiday Ops action stars as tank commanders! Holiday Ops 2023 will feature a special event currency called Resources. And all festive activities will be based on collecting and investing these resources.

World of Tanks Modern Armor

December 13th – January 2nd, 2023

Players can join ‘Team Arnold’ or Team Milla’ in the upcoming season and take part in the Holiday Ops event and hunts. They can earn rewards by working toward their team’s objective; earning points to redeem Holiday Ops customizations and content.

World of Tanks Blitz

December 17th – December 27th, 2022

In World of Tanks Blitz, a full calendar of Holiday Ops activities is available. Log into the game to automatically receive a gift: Arnold and Milla avatars and in-game bonuses. Win battles to earn Arnold and Milla-themed rewards like camouflages, collectible items, and best of all – a profile of Arnold.

Wrath of the Elder Gods Table Out for Pinball FX

2022/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

From the mind of Gary Vadócz, pinball designer at Zen Studios, comes an original digital table that challenges the truth behind your existence and dares you to escape with your sanity. “Wrath of the Elder Gods” releases today for Pinball FX in early access on the Epic Games Store for 55 in-game tickets, free to download for Pinball Pass subscribers.

Table Goals:

  • Acquire Madness by completing main modes, revealing the ultimate truth
  • Collect ancient Runes for random yet bizarre rewards
  • Shoot the Strange Structure and watch the horror unfold as it bleeds into the table
  • Feed the unspeakable monster in MAW Multiball
  • Watch the Herald corrupt the ball after a successful shot
  • Can you survive long enough to reveal the table’s shocking twist?

Pinball FX is free to download in early access for PC on the Epic Games Store. Keep up with the latest updates, weekly challenges and grand tournaments by visiting www.PinballFX.com and following the team on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Insurgency: Sandstorm Operation: Livewire Update Trailer

2022/11/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Insurgency: Sandstorm, the smash-hit FPS from New World Interactive and Focus Entertainment, has released the third major content update of its Year 2 Pass. Out now on all platforms, “Operation: Livewire” features a free new game mode, weapons and character cosmetics. Additional new weapon skins and cosmetics are also available as premium content.

“Operation: Livewire” introduces the exciting new Defusal game mode. Start the clock by rigging and defending a bomb on a weapons cache as Insurgents, or defuse the ticking threat before time runs out as Security.

Jump into this new action with the latest free and premium weapons and cosmetics released for “Operation: Livewire.” New premium content is included in the “Livewire Set Bundle,” available for free for Year 2 Pass and Gold Edition owners. The bundle can also be purchased separately.

FREE CONTENT

  • New Mode: Defusal
  • New Weapons: M60 (Security) and RPK (Insurgent)
  • New Gear Sets: Gunner (Security) and Seasoned Fighter (Insurgent)

PREMIUM CONTENT

  • New Weapon Skins: Black Powder and Damascus
  • Additional Gear Sets: Technician (Security) and Dealer (Insurgent)

Update 1.13 “Operation: Livewire” also includes a number of improvements and bug fixes for all platforms. For more information, check out the official update notes.

Insurgency: Sandstorm, its Deluxe and Gold Editions, and the latest “Operation: Livewire” update are available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation®4 and Xbox One (enhanced on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S). New players can grab the game at a limited-time discount of up to 50% off on Steam, the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Gold!

Ravenbound Dev Diary – Welcome to Ávalt Trailer

2022/11/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

As part of today’s PC Gaming Show, Systemic Reaction revealed a new developer diary trailer for the upcoming open-world action-roguelite Ravenbound. The complete, extended cut of the video is now available, giving an even closer look at the game’s fast-paced melee combat, enemy variety, progression system, and distinct folklore inspiration.

Ravenbound is an action-packed roguelite set in Ávalt, a beautiful but deadly fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folk tales. You are the Vessel, and within you is the Raven – a powerful weapon forged by the ancient gods to rid the land of darkness. Use skill and wit to defeat ferocious enemies, become stronger and wiser with each run, and save Ávalt from its monsters.

Key Features

  • A Beautifully Deadly Open World: Freely explore a unique fantasy world inspired by Scandinavian folklore on foot or on the wings of the Raven. Choose where to go and which challenges to undertake, but beware: this land and its creatures are ever-changing, giving rise to new foes, locations, and trials when you may least expect it!
  • Intense Action-Roguelite Combat: Arm yourself with steel imbued with magic and face off against fantastic creatures like trolls, huldras, and the fearsome undead draugr in fast-paced, up-close combat where tactics are everything. Each Vessel has just one life to sacrifice, but the abilities you attain will benefit the next Vessel that rises in your place.
  • Play Your Cards Right: Ravenbound’s deck-building feature gives you access to more powerful gear and weapons with each new life. Expand your deck when you die, but pick carefully: these are the cards your next Vessel will draw. Improve your deck to give each Vessel the best chance to survive and bring the Raven closer to victory.

Ravenbound is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit www.RavenboundGame.com, and keep up with the latest updates by following the team on Twitter, Facebook, Discord and TikTok.

In Nightmare Launches November 29

2022/11/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Maximum Games today announced that the narrative-driven psychological horror game In Nightmare will arrive on Steam for PC on November 29th. Released across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 earlier this year, will include all content since its initial launch, along witha variety of improvements including updated graphics and improved gameplay.

In Nightmare follows a young boy who closes himself off from the world around him and falls into a deep sleep, during which his inner nightmares take over. Heartbroken about his family’s troubles, the boy escapes reality into a dark, whimsical world created from his own memories. This sets him on a journey to uncover a web of truths within a haunting world of deception.

With the help of his dream spirit, the boy will seek out ways to sneak past enemies, overcome intricate puzzles, and embrace his fears so that he may finally be able to awaken. Can you help him rejoin the waking world?

Wishlist In Nightmare today and prepare to break the nightmarish spell on November 29th: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1817290/In_Nightmare/

To learn more about Maximum Games’ full lineup, visit www.maximumgames.com and follow Maximum Games on Twitter (@MaximumGames).

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader Gameplay Trailer

2022/11/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Award-winning studio Owlcat Games is thrilled to reveal the first gameplay trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader – the first cRPG set in the legendary grim darkness of the far future of Warhammer 40,000. Set to be released on PC and consoles, the game features turn-based combat and is being produced in close collaboration with Games Workshop.

Owlcat unveiled a new gameplay trailer during the PC Gaming Show 2023 Preview, giving viewers a taste of what it truly means to be a Rogue Trader. The launch of the trailer is also heralding the opening of the Steam and GOG wishlists for the eagerly anticipated title.

The fabulous Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader collector’s box revealed on the show includes an 8-inch painted figure of Navigator Cassia Orsellio, hardcover art book, Warrant of Trade that you can personalize with your name, Rogue Trader banner, and sticker pack. Together with physical items you will receive a digital version of the game in a selected store with the pack of various in-game goodies and access to Alpha and Beta versions. The Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order via owlcat.games’ website.

The Collector’s Edition contents:

  • Cassia Statue (8in/20cm)
    An exclusive 8-inch collectible figure of Cassia Orsellio, Navigator and noble companion of the Rogue Trader. Although Cassia looks youthful, her extraordinary powers strengthen the party immensely.
  • Art Book
    Read about the creation of the game and see the concept art and final hi-res artwork for characters, environments, and various equipment in this hardcover art book.
  • Warrant of Trade 
    The Imperial Warrant of Trade describes and sanctions the solemn duties and immense privileges of a Rogue Trader and their descendants.
  • Sticker Pack 
    “Fight for the Imperium”, “Success / Prosperity”, “Your Emperor Needs You!” – you will find these and other atmospheric slogans on sticker replicas of Imperial propaganda posters. Look out for the posters in various in-game locations and decorate your possessions with the matching sticker set.
  • Rogue Trader Cloth Banner
    This large banner is made from thick fabric and is a close replica of the coat of arms of House von Valancius.

Fans can support the game right now by purchasing a copy of the Founder’s Pack and become a part of the team behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader. Those who decide to support the developers early will gain access to the Alpha and Beta versions of the game, help the team to shape the experience with their feedback, and receive a set of unique rewards and items available only to early supporters.

The Founder’s Packs are available via owlcat.games’ website.