Author - Jerry Paxton

War Thunder Mobile Gameplay Trailer

Gaijin Entertainment is pleased to announce the beginning of the open beta testing of the new online military action game War Thunder Mobile. For now, the game is only available for Android devices and is distributed in APK format at the official website. In the next few months it will also be released on Google Play and on iOS devices.

The game was announced in November 2022 under the name War Thunder Edge and has since gone through several stages of alpha testing, during which it received its final name – War Thunder Mobile. There are no plans to reset the player progress made in the open beta, so all unlocked vehicles will remain with players in the release version as well.

War Thunder Mobile carries over the main thing from War Thunder for PC and consoles – large-scale cooperative battles of legendary ground, naval and air vehicles (like World War II era Il-2 ground-attack aircraft or Cold War era Leopard tanks) that use physically correct flight and damage models. Every tank and plane looks and tech specifications are historically accurate, so in order to effectively destroy the enemy players need to study the internal architecture of the vehicle, the location of key components and crewmen and the armor layout. At the same time the game controls are convenient and intuitive, so anyone can quickly get used to War Thunder and start winning.

The new game focuses on the most interesting and well-known models of tanks, ships and aircraft of all eras – and even at the start of the open beta there are already more than 200 units, and among them is the battleship Yamato, which has not yet debuted in the original War Thunder. In addition, there are submarines in naval battles, and other content and mechanics unique to War Thunder Mobile are possible in the future. Finally, the progression system, created specifically for War Thunder Mobile, will allow players to easily try out equipment from different countries – like the legendary German Tiger II tanks and modern American fighting vehicles M3 Bradley, and after the upcoming updates the game will feature Abrams family tanks.

More information on War Thunder Mobile is available at the new official website of the game, which was opened simultaneously with the start of the OBT.

SHADOWMAN: Darque Legacy Reveal Trailer

Shadowman, the best-selling fan favourite comic series with more than 5 million copies sold, reawakens to explore haunting secrets and voodoo mysticism in Shadowman: Darque Legacy. The all new action-horror game from developer and publisher Blowfish Studios in partnership with renowned comic publisher Valiant Entertainment and their parent company DMG Entertainment will emerge from the darkness on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

As a flagship title for Valiant, the adventures of Jack Boniface and other Shadowmen against the forces of the Deadside have entertained comic readers and gamers alike for decades. First published in 1992, the franchise has garnered such acclaim that it even boasts an officially declared “Shadowman Day” since Jan. 17, 1993.

As a conspiracy threatens to overrun the realm of the living, Shadowman must contend with horrifying inhuman entities with challenging melee combat. Follow a dark path from the land of the living to the hellish realm of the Deadside as you cross the veil between both. Embody the hero of the dark to traverse the necromantic divide, overcome dastardly obstacles, and silence the terrifying threats lurking within.

“It’s been an honour to breathe new life into such an iconic IP, with Shadowman’s first venture into gaming since the PlayStation 2 era,” said Clinton McCleary, Game Director, Blowfish Studios. “We’re looking forward to ushering fans into the horrifying, punishing, but rewarding experience we’ve crafted. Stepping into the role of Shadowman, players will encounter a compelling cast of heroes and villains while taking their scythe to the most wretched denizens of the Deadside.”

“It is a testament to the evergreen popularity of this franchise that we’re able to tell a brand-new, out-of-continuity Shadowman story, nearly thirty years after he was first introduced to the world,” said Russell Brown, President, Consumer Products, Valiant Entertainment. “In Shadowman: Darque Legacy, our friends at Blowfish Studios has been working with our team at Valiant to write the story and are creating a unique, carefully crafted, spine-chilling Shadowman experience. We can’t wait for Shadowman fans to jump into this action-horror adventure and for gamer fans to get introduced to Shadowman and the Valiant Universe.”

Shadowman: Darque Legacy will release in 2024 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, as well as PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. For more information about the Shadowman series and its upcoming game, please visit the official website and follow Blowfish Studios on Twitter.

Monsterpalooza 2023 is 4 Weeks Away

Celebrate the Art of Monsters and Movie Magic with MONSTERPALOOZA this JUNE 2-4, 2023 as it STOMPS into all 100,000 sq. ft. of The Pasadena Convention Center!

After a successful trial run in 2008, MONSTERPALOOZA made its West Coast debut in 2009 and has since become internationally known as the place to be for fans and professionals of film, makeup, special effects, collectible toys, art, and monsters!

Meet the award-winning masterminds behind some of the greatest creatures ever created for feature films, television and the haunt industry as you get lost in the over 450 exhibitors selling one of a kind creations, LIVE makeup demonstrations and more only found at Monsterpalooza!

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Enter the famous Monsterpalooza Museum featuring full sized creatures, hyper-realistic sculptures, screen used props and animatronics from your favorite films as well as debuts of new creations from the world’s best Special Effects Studios all in an atmospheric setting!

Each Monsterpalooza event features dozens of special celebrity guests from the world of Horror, Science Fiction, and Fantasy. Past guests have included actors from film franchises such as Alien, Fright Night, An American Werewolf in London, Godzilla, Ed Wood, Night of the Living Dead, Superman, A Nightmare on Elm Street and MANY MORE!

Every year in the Monsterpalooza Theatre, unique panels and presentations are featured all weekend long spotlighting fan favorite films from the past and future featuring the stars, directors, and artists responsible for bringing your worst nightmares to life on the silver screen and beyond!

Monsterpalooza is a fan friendly event that introduces attendees every year to new eye popping exhibits, creators and innovators, products, art and collectibles – You never know who you will bump into on the show floor!

Monsterpalooza 2023 is the must see event in Southern California!

Make sure to get your tickets in advance; you don’t want to miss it!

*Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This Means Warp Out Now on Steam

Jagex and Outlier Games’ co-op sci-fi survival game, This Means Warp, launches today on Steam. The frantic spaceship management roguelite first launched in Early Access in March 2022.After numerous updates, balance updates and thrilling new content This Means Warp is ready to take players into the unknown!

To explore the hostile galaxy in This Mean Warp, players will have to team up to battle dangerous enemies, adapt their strategies, and upgrade their ships to survive in the procedurally generated universe. Since its initial release, This Means Warp has seen ship-to-ship boarding, multi-ship battles, additional missions and a full arsenal of wacky weapons added to the game.

During its Early Access journey, This Means Warp has built a thriving community with numerous updates keeping the game fresh and today sees the addition of a second player ship that will have players rethinking their approach to taking on their perilous journey.

This Means Warp Features:

  • Procedurally generated challenges make every game unique with randomised maps, items, enemies, and encounters. Players will need to adapt to new challenges by making the best of their arsenal of weapons and upgrades.
  • Deep, strategic combat that requires players to think on their feet as they contend with hectic, real-time battles where they must balance beating their foes with keeping their ship in one piece.
  • Varied roster of crewmates will support players as the galaxy provides challenge and after challenge to overcome. Players can team up with up to three players or can choose to fill the ranks using a roster of AI crewmates.

“It is wonderful to finally share our vision for This Means Warp with the world,” said Paul Froggatt, Technical Director, Outlier Games. “Early Access was such a vital part of the development process for us and we’ve been fortunate that we’ve been able to surprise and delight our community as well as deliver on those key features that have been most requested. Our players may have logged over 150,000 hours in-game so far but the journey doesn’t end here, we still have plenty to come for This Means Warp!”

This Means Warp is available now on Steam with a 25% launch discount (£12.56 / €14.63 / $14.99), and willl be launching PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch later this year.

Gun Interactive Unveils The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Technical Test Details

Gun Interactive—the multimedia development firm behind the upcoming The Texas Chain Saw Massacre asymmetrical-horror video game—has announced more details regarding the game’s upcoming Technical Test, which will begin on Thursday, May 25th and continue until midnight on Monday, May 29th. The test will be accessible exclusively via Steam PC, and players hoping to participate in the process can find all the details at the Gun Interactive Community Hub.The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Technical Test Dates

The Technical Test for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is an invitation to the gaming community from Gun Interactive and Sumo Nottingham to collaborate in the game’s finishing stages in advance of its August 18th launch. The purpose of this event is to document the technical performance and capabilities of the latest playable build for The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, not to preview the finished product. As the Gun team notes in its Community Hub post, “A Tech Test differs from a Beta in that the Technical Test is more focused on stress testing the game and backend services, allowing our team to adjust server load and make any adjustments prior to launch.”

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre takes place in the months leading up to the events of the original 1974 film, and features authentic recreations of the locations, characters, and imagery of the source material. Players control either the Victims or members of the Slaughter Family—including the infamous Leatherface—in a vicious game of 3v4 cat-and-mouse that takes the tension and suspense of the film and repurposes it into thrilling, competitive action. The Victims and the Slaughter Family must both utilize their unique abilities to come out on top, as the former use stealth and smarts to escape their fearsome tormentors, while each member of the Slaughter Family wields brutal and murderous attacks to hunt their prey.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will launch on August 18th, 2023 for PC, PlayStation® 5 (PS5™) & PlayStation® 4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, and will launch into Game Pass on Xbox and PC. For more information, visit The Community Hub at the official The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Website, and join the conversation at the Gun Interactive Discord.

Enshrouded Announcement Trailer

Today, Keen Games officially reveals Enshrouded, a new survival action-RPG for 1 to 16 players, set in a vast abandoned realm corrupted by mysterious fog. Players must vanquish punishing bosses, build grand halls, and upgrade their hero to withstand the mist and uncover the secrets of the kingdom’s downfall. Enshrouded is the next title from Keen Games, the independent development team behind the award-winning Portal Knights, and will be available in Steam Early Access on PC in 2023.

Enshrouded is set in a decaying world of magic and beauty, ruined by a pestilence unleashed from the depths of the earth. Roaming and ravaging the land are the mutated remnants of its fallen people — driven to madness and controlled by the fog. But above the mists and hidden deep in ancient temples, warriors from a forgotten age sleep, dreamless and impervious to time.

“Enshrouded is the culmination of what Keen Games dreamt of creating for years.”, as explained by Antony Christoulakis, Creative Director of Enshrouded. “We can’t wait to bring this to our players and to shape the future of Enshrouded together with our community.”

Players awaken as “Flameborn”, the last hope of an ancient civilization. Guided by nothing but a latent arcane power in their veins, they must hunt, gather, and craft to unleash their power and untangle the secrets of a ruined realm of epic beauty. To unlock truth, treasure, and wisdom, the player must venture into the lush forests, unyielding deserts, deep fissures, and lost dungeons of the land.

But set against them is the Shroud, a creeping blight that absorbs and mutates all life it encounters. To push back the Shroud, the Flameborn must ascend a deep open skill tree to master powerful weapons, spells, and armor — developing their own unique playstyle to withstand warring factions of fell creatures, and conquer merciless bosses in heart-pounding combat.

To protect themselves from the fog and bring life back to the kingdom, players can shape the world’s terrain and unleash their creativity to build bases and epic homes, customized to the last detail with a vast array of materials and furniture. Beyond showcasing treasure, powerful NPCs can be awakened, unlocking advanced workshops and the ability to craft unique items and mythic weapons.

  • Survival & Exploration: Survive and conquer Embervale, a vast open world full of mutated creatures, mysteries and secrets to discover.
  • ARPG Combat: Play as the Flameborn and battle the Fiends, Fell and other corrupted creatures. Learn their tactical schemes, upgrade your character’s skills, and battle the hordes of enemies to dispel the Shroud.
  • Boss Battles: Face the scourges of Embervale by challenging the faction’s monstrous leaders you’ll need courage and your mythical weapons to triumph from them.
  • Crafting & Base Building: Rescue legendary artisans, discover long lost recipes, and build awe-inspiring homes designed to the last detail and shape the world’s terrain to your liking.
  • Character Customisation: Personalize your character and appearance, upgrade your weapons and armors in Enshrouded’s extensive crafting system.

Age of Wonders 4 Launch Trailer

Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher that has fantasies about strategy, today released Age of Wonders 4, the long-awaited return to the iconic fantasy strategy game series from Triumph Studios. Age of Wonders 4 is now available to play on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X and S, starting at a suggested retail price of $49.99 / £41.99 / €49.99. A Premium Edition, including an Expansion Pass with added cosmetics and four upcoming DLCs, is available for a suggested retail price of $89.99 / £74.99 / €89.99. Both editions are available on all platforms from the game’s website: https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/

Age of Wonders 4 invites players to rule a fantasy realm of their own design, in a blend of strategy, role-playing, and turn-based combat. Powerful Wizard Kings have returned to the realms to reign as gods among mortals, and players will rise to challenge their rule using Tomes of Magic to unleash arcane destruction and evolve their armies, gaining new abilities and forms. For the first time in the series, players can create their own custom factions, and leave their mark on countless worlds through each choice they make.

Features of Age of Wonders 4 include:

  • Create the Empire of Your Wildest Fantasies: Craft your followers by combining bodily forms, societal traits and arcane powers. Build anything from a clan of cannibal halflings to mystic moon elves, or recreate your favorite fantasy tropes. Seek powerful tomes of magic to enchant your armies and see your people physically change as they morph into angelic beings or scions of chaos to face their enemies.
  • Strategy Meets Role-Playing Like Never Before: Every choice opens up new possibilities and tactical advantages; deep, multilayered strategy allows you to try new tactics or explore new powers at every turn. Tactical turn-based battles bring your armies to life, from skirmishes with roaming monsters to vast sieges with many units on each side!
  • Write Your Own Legend: A new event system provides unexpected levels of storytelling for 4X games. See your decisions shape the world around you as you seek glory through brutal domination, cunning alliances, or ultimate arcane knowledge. Your own creations may even appear as potential rivals or allies in subsequent games, as you experience the next chapter in your own story!
  • Make Your Mark on a Vast, Reactive World: Explore a new realm in each session – or create your own! Challenge new variations and combinations of locations and features, from frozen wastelands ruled by ice queens to desolated ruins where dragons roam. With a tremendous variety of empires, units, and environments to keep the game endlessly replayable, Age of Wonders is more open-ended – and mod-friendly – than ever before in the series’ history.

For more information about Age of Wonders 4, visit https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/about.

Amnesia: The Bunker 10 Minute Gameplay Trailer

We received the note above and, while we’re concerned about sending anyone down to investigate, we need that code to access the arsenal.

With that note, we also uncovered over 10 minutes of footage captured inside the bunker. It’s the first time we’ve gotten such a lengthy look at the conditions down there and… you just have to see for yourself. A word of warning, though: the ending is brutal to watch… I know they were a friend of yours.

We’ve scoured this footage and it looks like that are many ways to navigate the Bunker. We’ve heard that things are different for each person we send down there and this footage confirms it, so you’ll have to think on your feet. The approach is up to you.

We need you to make it out of there alive but… you have until May 23rd to make peace with your loved ones. Spend that time wisely.

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 Map Reveal and Open Roads Trailer

NACON and NACON Studio Milan’s racing label, RaceWard, are pleased to introduce a brand-new approach to playing TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3: “Open Roads”, which offers a fresh way to enjoy motorcycle riding. Developed by gaming veterans at RaceWard, the official game of the Tourist Trophy lets gamers experience the thrill of the most dangerous motorbike race in the world. The game will be available on 11 May 2023 on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo SwitchTM.

For a few moments, forget the frenzy of the competition and explore the beautiful environments of the Isle of Man… at over 300km/h!

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 offers a brand-new Open Roads feature that lets players ride freely around the Isle of Man and its 200km of famous roads. Recreated at 1:1 scale, the official route of the Tourist Trophy is the starting point for a range of activities, from the Career mode and time trials to mass starts and other challenges.

For the very first time, TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 includes new interconnected and open circuits, including the famous St John’s and Clypse courses. Raceward has also added new routes of its own, so players can explore the interior of the island and Snaefell Mountain.

The new TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 map has become a motorcycle playground. With many points of interest to find, the map is a source of lots of information about the island’s history and its iconic competition. Adventurous and curious gamers can read all the information they collect in the Journal menu option.

New features and content included in TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3:

  • The official Tourist Trophy course
  • A total of 200km of drivable roads with points of interest and challenges to discover, including 60km for the Snaefell Mountain Course
  • 32 different circuits, including both historic and current courses
  • Close to 40 Superbike and Supersport motorbikes
  • Over 20 official riders
  • Improved physics for more precise cornering and braking management
  • A wide range of motorbike upgrades to achieve better performance
  • A new “Open Roads” feature so you can freely explore the Isle of Man
  • 11 different types of activities, including two that can be customised
  • Multiplayer with the option to create open and private online lobbies
  • Online competitions with weekly and monthly events
  • A cross-gen compatible game
  • Purchasing any version of the game grants access to the next-gen and old-gen versions of the game for the same platform

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™ from 11 May 2023.

Biomutant Coming to Nintendo Switch

Get ready for a colorful adventure, filled with deadly enemies and dangerous environments that will test your every move! Biomutant is coming to Nintendo Switch™, delivering a thrilling blend of intense martial arts combat and post-apocalyptic exploration. Step into a vibrant world teeming with unique flora and fauna in each of the seven regions, but tread carefully, as every decision you make on your way can carry weighty consequences. Get ready to unleash your inner warrior and embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Biomutant!

Visit the website for more information: http://biomutant-switch.thqnordic.com/

Biomutant is coming to Nintendo Switch™, and is already available for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, and Xbox Series X/S. Owners of the Xbox One / PlayStation 4 versions can get a free upgrade (Xbox One to Xbox X/S, PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 only!) to the enhanced version. Please note, that an upgrade is not possible for those who own a physical PS4 disc but a PS5 without a disc drive.