Author - Jerry Paxton

Jagged Alliance 3 Features Trailer Released

2023/05/17

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

When people talk about turn-based tactics games, very often Jagged Alliance is mentioned as one of the legendary forefathers of the genre. So creating a new installment in the series, almost 25 years after the first one has electrified gamers around the globe, is not a simple task: The memories of those iconic games remain cherished, but times have changed, and players now have different expectations. Nevertheless, developer Haemimont Games and publisher THQ Nordic are proudly adding the long-awaited “3” to the iconic title, indicating nothing less than: Jagged Alliance 3 shall be a worthy successor and an outstanding strategy game when it releases on July 14th, 2023 for PC!

In the latest trailer, we’re gonna spill the beans on what Jagged Alliance 3 brings to the table – and what it doesn’t. Battle-hardened mercenaries who’ve conquered the previous installments might scoff and say, “Been there, done that.” But for you unfortunate souls who’ve never tasted the thrill of a Jagged Alliance game yet (shame on you!), this rad new trailer will answer the burning question you’ve been dying to ask: What is the gameplay like? Does it focus on tactics or strategy? Is there a crafting system? And so much more… Find all the answers you seek in the thrilling new trailer!

Mod support coming soon after launch
After Jagged Alliance 3 has launched, the developers will focus on giving the players the exciting opportunity to customize the game according to their preferences. Initially offering basic mod support, allowing players to modify weapon statistics, adjust difficulty levels, and even display the “chance to hit” percentage, the mod support for Jagged Alliance 3 will continue to expand and evolve post-launch. In due course, players will wield a powerful tool that empowers them to create and share their own campaigns, introduce new mercenaries, and explore possibilities beyond our current imagination!

Jagged Alliance 3 is currently in development for PC and is set to release on July 14th, 2023 at an SRP of $ 44.99 / € 44.99 / 39.99 £ and will receive a launch discount of 20% on Steam – wishlist here: https://thqn.net/ja3-steam

Collector’s Edition
The Jagged Alliance 3 Tactical Edition is available for pre-order now at an SRP of € 129.99 / £ 114.99 and will release along with the game on July 14th, 2023. Please note: this edition is strictly limited.

Pre-Order the Tactical Edition here:
UK: https://thqn.net/414rVRZ
DE: https://thqn.net/425vA35
IT: https://thqn.net/3paHScd
FR: https://thqn.net/3Nz9B0c

More information about the game is available in our biweekly Twitch streams, tune in Thursdays at 11 AM EST / 17:00 CEST on THQ Nordic’s Twitch Channel:
https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic

In case you missed a stream, you can always read all developer diaries here: https://thqn.net/ja3-dd02
… or re-watch the live stream recordings here: https://thqn.net/3nRdvHo

If you want to learn more about the game, make sure to follow on social media or discuss with other fans in the forums or on Discord:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaggedalliancegame/
Forums: https://community.jaggedalliance.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/jaggedalliance

Station to Station Announcement Trailer

2023/05/17

Jerry Paxton

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

PRISMATIKA and Galaxy Grove today announce Station to Station, a brand new minimalist, voxel-art railroad building simulator, which will be pulling into Steam later this year.

In Station to Station, players are tasked with transforming a small rural world into a vibrant, lush environment full of life and colour by placing stations and creating connections to foster growth and expansion. Grab your conductor’s hat and watch the beautiful, tilt shift-inspired, voxel-art world come to life in the brand new announcement trailer:

Aspiring conductors will hop on board and steam through a variety of colourful biomes, breathing new life into dry desert sands, and transforming untamed mountain terrain. As the tracks are laid down a tranquil world will spring to life with an ever-widening tapestry of flora and fauna!

For those seeking to test their management and planning skills, each of the game’s levels offer their own optional challenges, stack bonuses, and unique mechanics tied to every biome. Whether seeking relaxation or mental stimulation, Station to Station has something for everyone!

Station to Station Features:

Enjoy your journey as you embark on a relaxing and peaceful experience
Take in the views with beautiful, colourful voxel art
Upgrade your experience as optional strategic gameplay allows players to earn high scores

Mountain Launches Highly-Customizable Makalu Max Mouse

2023/05/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

MOUNTAIN, creator of innovative, premium peripherals with user-centric design to enable gamers and content creators to perform at their best, broadens its line-up of premium mice with the launch of Makalu Max.

True to the core pillars of MOUNTAIN, Makalu Max comes with innovative features, delivers peak performance, features a stylish and ergonomic design, and offers unparalleled customization.

Modularity, flexibility, and freedom of choice are at the heart of MOUNTAIN’s design philosophy. Makalu Max delivers on this front by offering users to not only alter the weight of their wireless mouse, but also fundamentally change its shape.

Following countless hours of ideation, creation, and refinement, Makalu Max is set to provide a perfect blend of customizability and performance. With two sets of modular Side Grips, the ergonomic shape of the mouse can be a slim precision tool or a bold powerhouse – or a mix of both.

Featuring wireless, zero-lag 2.4GHz RF connectivity, Makalu Max delivers high precision and dependable tracking for up to 80 hours of battery life. When it’s time to top up the battery, the mouse can be used while charging with the included braided 1.8m paracord-like Lifeline USB Type-C cable.

The weight of Makalu Max is also user-adjustable, using the three included Weight Discs. They differ not only in weight but also weight distribution, allowing for the user to tailor Makalu Max exactly to their preference.

“Makalu Max’ incredible flexibility and modularity brings to mice what Everest brought to keyboards,” said Bram Rongen, Head of Product at MOUNTAIN. “It enables users to choose their perfect loadout for the task at hand, be it a competitive gaming session or office work.”

MOUNTAIN Makalu Max is now available, in stock and ready for immediate dispatch at https://mountainggshop.com
Pricing:
$89.99
€89.99

Men of War II Open Beta Available Now

2023/05/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Fulqrum Publishing and Best Way are today thrilled to announce that the huge open beta for the highly-anticipated real-time strategy title, Men of War II, is available now via Steam until Monday, May 15. The beta features a barrage of playable content including never-before-seen single player missions and a whole host of PvP and PvE multiplayer modes.

Enlisting in the open beta is simple; players just need to head to the Men of War II Steam page, where they can request access to the “Men of War II Playtest”, doing so will grant them instant access. Once downloaded, they will be able to jump straight into three single player missions (also playable in co-op) or try their hand across seven varied maps in four competitive multiplayer modes, and one PvE mode.

In addition to delivering swathes of satisfyingly strategic action, the open beta implements a number of gameplay changes based on community feedback from the Multiplayer Tech Test, which took place in March. Fulqrum Publishing and Best Way remain committed to delivering a dynamic and engaging experience for both new players and franchise-fans alike, and will continue to listen to community feedback, with further additions planned for release and beyond.

The open beta is also already localised into the following languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Ukrainian, Korean, Polish, Brazillian Portuguese, Turkish, Russian.

The full list of content available in the open beta is as follows:

Men of War II – Open Beta Content

4x PvP Competitive Multiplayer Modes
Assault Zones
Combat
Front Line
Incursion
1x PvP Competitive Battle Mode
Combined Arms
1x PvE Mode
Line Defence
7x Maps
Airfield
Bazerville
Borovaya River
Carpathians
The Coast
Farmland
Winter March
3x Single Player / Co-op Missions
Ambush
Battle of Coisson
Towards Freedom

Men of War II – Changes & Fixes

Gameplay Changes:

Improved vehicle physics – heavy vehicles no longer bounce on the roads and move/explode more realistically.
Velocity of projectiles has been increased.
Units will no longer use all available grenades, ammo, and certain types of ammunition at their discretion during combat without a player’s command. Players can now prevent the AI from changing the type of ammunition simply by right-clicking on the desired type of ammunition.
Units spawning to the map has been improved.
Trench digging system has been improved.
It is now possible to zoom out the camera farther.
Each tutorial mission can now be played separately, not necessarily in sequence.

UI Improvements:

More UI customization options – added a button to customize the minimap and much more.
Added an option in “general settings” to disable/hide icons showing the health of units for better immersion.
Added a separate button for dropping off passengers from vehicles.
Added a Hotkey to activate Direct Control with a third-person view.
Added a “Cancel Order” button to the Hotbar.
The Hotbar buttons have been redesigned to appear more similar to previous games in the series.

Miscellaneous:

Fixed a bug related to target tracking in the Fog of War.
Overall performance of the game has been improved.
Increased responsiveness of the servers. Response time and connectivity to matches have decreased significantly.
Lobbies are now more stable.
Other small changes and improvements.

Men of War II will be available for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and other digital stores in 2023.

Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons “What Lies Within” Story Announced

2023/05/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Today ArenaNet announced the second of two free updates for End of Dragons owners will launch Tuesday, May 23. Titled “What Lies Within”, the story will challenge players to dig themselves out of the darkest depths at the bottom of the Gyala Delve and with the help of the Jade Brotherhood and some heavy ordnance, defeat the Ravenous Wanderer unearthed in February’s game update once and for all. On top of this new finale to cap off Gyala Delves’ map-spanning meta event, the update will launch with new rewards, like a new Special Ops armor set, the Mining Hand Drill mace, the Xunlai Nephrite Crusher hammer, a mini phoenix, and more.

After investigating troubling rumors surrounding a Jade Brotherhood mining operation, the commander and allies uncover the source of the mine’s bizarre happenings. A wayward demon, found within the depths of the mine, is using its malevolent influence to torment its victims through manipulation of their most vulnerable memories. Armed with the knowledge of this discovery, and an invention designed to harness emotional energy, the commander and allies must face their literal and figurative demons to heal what lies within.

With the conclusion of this storyline, this update also brings new activities throughout Cantha on End of Dragon maps, including new Adventures like Jade Bot drone mode collection challenges, siege turtle target practice, and skiff races. New ambush events will also begin to appear as the fearsome oni hunt the player across Cantha.

To celebrate the release, Guild Wars 2: End of Dragons will be 20% off from May 22 to May 28.

For more information, including to download the core Guild Wars 2 game for free, visit http://www.guildwars2.com.

Fantasy Flight Games Reveals More Star Wars: Unlimited Details

2023/05/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Fantasy Flight Games recently announced Star Wars: Unlimited, a new trading card game that takes place in a galaxy far, far away. Set to release in 2024, FFG just revealed the first cards and gameplay details.

In collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd., Star Wars: Unlimited brings never before seen art and a dynamic game for beginners and trading card enthusiasts alike. Players can expect fast-paced gameplay that showcases characters and settings from the original Star Wars trilogy, including the iconic Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.

Check out all the details at the Star Wars: Unlimited official website!

Trackmania Comes to Consoles

2023/05/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Ubisoft announced that Trackmania is now available to play on Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5. Players can also access the game on PC on Ubisoft Connect, Epic, Steam, Amazon Luna* and Ubisoft+, Ubisoft’s subscription service.

The legendary Trackmania hits the consoles with racing still as thrilling as ever thanks to crossplay and crossprogression. Since its launch on PC in July 2020, the game has continued its pursuit of enrichment, bringing new features to feel the joy of racing.

Trackmania offers a unique direct racing experience for players to compete and climb leaderboards on more than 1000 tracks, with a new one every day. Players can also team-up with their friends in two different game modes, Ranked and Royal, and join casual daily competitions. With their different progress in the races, players will unlock new prestige skins, medals and trophies to reward their skills. An official Esports circuit is also available for players looking for new challenges, in addition to many events organized by the community.

Creativity is the fuel of Trackmania’s community with more than 2000 car skins shared by players for everyone to enjoy. Furthermore, this console launch comes with a Track Editor especially designed for console players and hundreds of new blocks dedicated to gameplay and styling, completing a collection of more than 3000 pieces. New collections of pictures inspired by Ubisoft games are available to create and customize in game Clubs with players favourite franchises.

The Console version will feature the same Accesses as its PC version with a free Starter Access, a Standard Access for $9.99 per year and a Club Access for $29.99 per year or 59.99$ for three years. These three levels of engagement aim to fit every player’s gaming preference from regular updated content to full customization features and pro-level competition.

However, the game is not only enjoyable behind the wheel; since 2021, Trackmania is the 1st most viewed racing game worldwide on Twitch, with 30 million hours watched. *

With the release of Trackmania on consoles, the community will enjoy the pleasure of the race and test their skills altogether, longtime players and new ones alike.

For the latest on Ubisoft’s games, visit Ubisoft News at news.ubisoft.com.

Turtle Beach Launches Recon 70 Lavender Headset

2023/05/16

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced two new colorways are available for the best-selling headset brand’s Recon 70 and Recon 50 headsets. The Turtle Beach® Recon™ 70 Lavender joins the esteemed family of affordable wired gaming headsets as the series’ latest color option for gamers. The Turtle Beach® Recon™ 50 Red/Blue dawns the classic and unmistakable colors of the Nintendo Switch. Both models feature high-quality 40mm over-ear speakers and a high-sensitivity microphone for superior game sound and clear chat. They also have a lightweight and comfortable design with leatherette-wrapped cushions that provide added noise-isolation and improved bass response. The Recon 70 Lavender has a convenient flip-to-mute mic and on-ear volume controls, while the Recon 50 Red/Blue utilizes Turtle Beach’s removable boom microphone and in-line volume controls. Both models are multiplatform compatible for gaming across all devices with a wired 3.5mm connection. Turtle Beach’s Recon 70 Lavender and Recon 50 Red/Blue are available now at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers for $39.99 MSRP (€39.99 | £34.99) and $24.99 MSRP (€24.99 | £19.99), respectively.

“Our Recon 70 and Recon 50 series gaming headsets have each been market share leaders in their price tear for years because they deliver Turtle Beach’s signature high-quality gaming audio experience at very comfortable prices,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The Recon 70 and 50 are the go-to entry-level gaming headsets and set the standard for what gamers should expect at this price. We’re happy to continue expanding our portfolio with new colors so gamers have even more choices as they seek out the powerful sound, clear chat, and multiplatform compatibility Turtle Beach is known for.”

Turtle Beach’s Recon 70 series gaming headsets are available in the widest variety of colors of any gaming headset on the market. Gamers can select from Black or White with Green or Blue accents, as well as Black with Red accents. Camo lovers will be interested in the Arctic Camo, Green Camo, and Blue Camo options, and now the new Recon 70 Lavender joins Teal, Silver, and Midnight Red as the latest solid color offering. Whether choosing Lavender or another option, all Recon 70 headsets are compatible with all Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo consoles, Windows PC and Mac, and compatible mobile devices with a 3.5mm wired connection.

Turtle Beach Recon 50 Red and Blue

Whether battling the newest foes of Hyrule in the just-released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom or taking on friends in a friendly game of Super Smash Bros., Turtle Beach’s Recon 50 Red/Blue delivers the game audio and comfort needed to lock down those victories with Nintendo Switch-inspired style. While the Recon 50 Red/Blue is themed for Nintendo fans, all Recon 50 gaming headsets also work across all gaming devices that accept a 3.5mm wired connection.

For more information on the Recon 70 Lavender, Recon 50 Red/Blue, and other Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Amnesia: The Bunker Delayed Two Weeks

2023/05/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

The release of Amnesia: The Bunker has been delayed by two weeks due to unforeseen certification issues. This decision is crucial to ensure we do not ship the game with these issues. The extra time will allow us to rectify the problem and ensure the best possible gameplay experience upon release. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

Amnesia: The Bunker will be available on Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, PlayStation, and Xbox on June 6.

On a more positive note, we have a FREE DEMO coming to Steam on May 22, so mark the date!

Tactical Adventures Unveils Solasta: Palace of Ice

2023/05/15

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Award-winning* French game development studio Tactical Adventures has today confirmed the release date for Solasta: Palace of Ice.

This new campaign for the critically-acclaimed Solasta: Crown of the Magister launches May 25th for PC and Xbox players, and is the biggest content update so far for the already content-rich tactical fantasy cRPG.

The new Palace of Ice premium DLC gives players over 25 hours of new content, and that takes place following the end of the original Crown of the Magister campaign. Designed with higher level characters in mind (level 10-16), players will discover entirely new locations and weather effects, as well as new enemy types and high level character development (spells, items, armors, etc).

And that’s not all! Two new ancestries will be added to complete your party – Gnomes and Tieflings, playable on all available campaigns; as well as new ‘Palace of Ice’-themed environments in the Dungeon Maker.

Solasta: Palace of Ice requires the Crown of the Magister base game and will retail for $14.99 USD / €14,99 EUR / £14.99 GBP.

Tactical Adventures will also release Solasta: Lightbringers Edition on May 25th. This complete collection features the Solasta: Crown of the Magister base game, as well as all previous DLC content packs, like Inner Strength, Lost Valley and Primal Calling.

For more information on Solasta: Crown of the Magister, visit the website, Steam page, GOG page, Microsoft Store, or Humble store. Players can also follow on Twitter, Instagram, like on Facebook, watch on YouTube and Twitch, and join the conversation on Discord or the official forums.

* ‘Best Game as a Service’ at The Pegases Awards in Paris, France, on 9 March 2023, ‘Best First Game’ at The Pegases Awards in Paris, France, in 2022.