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Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2023/03/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers, the cinematic 2D shoot ‘em up from Loomiarts, Fehorama Films, and WhisperGames, soars onto the Nintendo Switch today! Band together with a group of rebels and claim extraterrestrial victory. Aliens are no match for a pair of joy-cons.

Visitors from the stars have arrived on Earth with the promise of a bright future for all humankind. The ​ façade quickly falls, revealing the true evil nature of the intergalactic Vega Corporation and their horrific leader, Director Zarog. Through humanity’s oppression, hope rises with the birth of a rebel cause. Step into the cockpit as Lieutenant Kaya, and lead Squadron 51 on a campaign to take down the Vega Corporation once and for all!

Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers transports players to the glorious days of the 1950s through an authentic black and white cinematic aesthetic. Take control of four different aircrafts, all with their own unique set of weapons and abilities. Fly through eleven levels and take down the galactic invaders across arctic mountains, lush forests, and battered cities. With cooperative play, a friend can join in at any time to help you take down the waves of enemies and ruthless bosses.

Take flight and save all of humanity on the go! Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers launches on the Nintendo Switch today. New recruits can take advantage of a 30% launch discount on the Nintendo eShop for a limited time. Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers will also be discounted for a limited time on PC during the Steam Spring Sale.

Features: 

  • Classic gameplay: Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers is a shoot ‘em up game with four different aircrafts to play and set up with special weapons.
  • Cinematic experience: Glorious black-and-white aesthetics, live-action FMV sequences and dubbed voices will tell the story of the battle between the squadron and Director Zarog’s alien supremacy.
  • Eleven levels: Fight against enemy ships and bosses in many different environments – snowy mountains, forests, cityscapes, and many others.
  • Dynamic difficulty: Rookie or veteran, Squad 51 vs. The Flying Saucers supports dynamic difficulty which allows every pilot to enjoy the fight.
  • Multiplayer: Feeling lonely shooting down aliens? Invite a friend! A second player can enter a level at any time. Earn points with your friend and unlock new special weapons and upgrades together.

Tickets On Sale for 35th-Anniversary My Neighbor Totoro Screenings

2023/03/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Tickets are on sale now for the celebratory 35th-anniversary screenings of renowned director Hayao Miyazaki’s cherished feature My Neighbor Totoro, kicking off Studio Ghibli Fest 2023. GKIDS, celebrating its 15th anniversary as producer and distributor of multiple Academy Award®-nominated animated features, and Fathom Events, are proud to continue their collaboration for Studio Ghibli Fest 2023, and deliver a slate highlighting all ten of Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic animated films with Studio Ghibli, as well as the first-ever North American screenings of SPIRITED AWAY: Live On Stage.

The film will be shown in both original Japanese and English dubbed versions. In addition to the full feature, audiences will get to view exclusive selections from the documentary series 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki.

Tickets for My Neighbor Totoro and the rest of Ghibli Fest 2023 can be purchased online by visiting GhibliFest.com, FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices (Theaters and participants are subject to change).

My Neighbor Totoro

●      Saturday, March 25, 2023 – 3:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)

●      Sunday, March 26, 2023 – 4:00 PM (English Dubbed) and 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)

●      Monday, March 27, 2023 – 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)

●      Tuesday, March 28, 2023 – 7:00 PM (Japanese with Subtitles)

●      Wednesday, March 29, 2023 – 7:00 PM (English Dubbed)

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR Out Now on PlayStation VR2

2023/03/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Supermassive Games, the award-winning studio behind Rush of Blood, has launched the must-play immersive horror experience The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR on PlayStation®VR2 today.

Plunging players into a fast-paced rollercoaster horror action shooter, The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is an original standalone game where you will come face to face with the most terrifying antagonists from Season One of The Dark Pictures Anthology. Experience the horror like never before in this multi-sensory VR experience, with the PlayStation®VR2’s innovative capabilities:

  • DON’T BLINK! – Using PlayStation®VR2’s Eye Tracking feature, your enemies are upon you in the blink of an eye.
  • HOLD ON TIGHT – Endure every bump, twist, turn and drop as your cart speeds along the tracks with Haptic Feedback, bringing that roller-coaster feeling to life.
  • FEEL THE TENSION – Adaptive Triggers make each weapon feel unique as you unload on terrifying enemies that emerge from the shadows.
  • MIND YOUR HEAD – Avoid falling beams, overturned buses and hanging witches. Headset Rumble ensures that you’ll feel it if you don’t!
  • Plus, 4K HDR and 3D audio support.

This horror shooter is set to take you through ancient temples, ghost ships, murder hotels and a whole lot more. Players will experience a terrifying world as they squeeze their way through the appropriately named ‘meat tube’ (caution for those with claustrophobia!) and persevere as they fight against the supernatural horrors aboard a WWII ghost ship. Discover otherworldly vampires and escape the horrifying World’s Fair Hotel with a sadistic serial killer out for blood!

“It has been an amazing journey bringing our terrifying and intense horror game, that took its inspiration from its much beloved predecessor Rush of Blood, to the next generation of VR. Switchback VR takes everything people loved about that game and adds in a new level of horror and intensity from The Dark Pictures Anthology. We can’t wait for people to experience the terror in our new game,” said Pete Samuels, Managing Director of Supermassive Games.

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is out now as a PlayStation®VR2 launch title for $39.99/£32.99 and available for purchase on the PlayStation Store.

For more information on The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, follow Supermassive Games on socials and keep up to date with the latest news on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

Razer Unveils Atlas Tempered Glass Gaming Mouse Mat

2023/03/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News

The Razer Atlas is an innovative gaming mouse mat that marks the company’s first-foray into a glass-based design. As Razer’s first tempered glass gaming mouse mat, it is engineered to elevate gaming experiences and caters to the needs of gamers who demand quick flicks and consistent swipes. This allows gamers to enjoy a feeling of seemingly zero resistance in their gaming sessions. For gamers and esports athletes, speed and accuracy are essential. Since most gaming mice use optical sensors, the Razer Atlas has been optimized with micro-etched textures on the mat’s ultra-smooth surface. This provides optimal conditions for optical sensors to detect textures accurately for a precise gaming experience.

Razer Atlas

Meticulously crafted with premium tempered glass, the Razer Atlas is built to last, ensuring durability and longevity. The scratch-resistant surface repels dirt and dust, ensuring it stays clean through even the most intense gaming sessions. Thanks to its low-maintenance nature, the mat can be easily cleaned with a warm damp cloth to ensure it stays in a pristine state at all times. The Razer Atlas is also available in two color options, Black and White, allowing gamers to choose the color that best suits their setup for a premium, clean aesthetic.

Designed to help gamers stay in the zone by offering quieter swipes, the Razer Atlas boasts a fully covered anti-slip rubber base. This ensures that the mat stays firmly in place, even during intense gaming sessions, eliminating any slips or movements that could disrupt gameplay.

With the Razer Atlas, gamers can expect unparalleled performance and gameplay, as every move and action is accurately captured and reflected on-screen, with zero surface resistance.

For more information on the Razer Atlas, please visit here.

For more information on how Razer empowers you to #WinItYourWay, please see here.

1971: Indian Naval Front Gets Launch and Demo Dates

2023/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

1971: Indian Naval Front, a third-person naval combat shooter, will be available on Steam on April 5, and the demo will be out on March 20.

Learn about the biggest naval conflict since WWII. 1971: Indian Naval Front is based on the actual events of the 1971 naval conflict between India and Pakistan.

Play with authentic Indian Naval units with different weapons and engage in aerial combat missions using air squadrons comprising jets, bombers, and choppers. Be a part of the naval intelligence team to translate morse coded messages and progress through levels.

Stellaris: First Contact Official Launch Trailer

2023/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher who comes in peace (honest), today released the First Contact Story Pack for sci-fi strategy game Stellaris on PC platforms. First Contact, a pack focused on new interactions with pre-FTL civilizations, new stories of exploration, and new cloaking technology, is available today via online stores for a suggested retail price of $14.99/£12.79/€14.99. All Stellaris players will also receive the free 3.7 ‘Canis Minor’ update from the Stellaris custodians team today, including gameplay improvements and new content*.

You are not alone! The galaxy is vast and full of wonders, but it’s also full of alien empires you’re going to encounter, whether you’re ready or not. First Contact offers a set of new origins and mechanics that give players the chance to tell stories about their civilizations’ early encounters with visitors from the stars — ones that may not have come in peace!

Features of First Contact include*:

  • New Origins:
    • Broken Shackles: You didn’t take to the stars; you were taken to the stars as an alien captive! Now, you and your fellow prisoners have overtaken the ship and found yourselves banding together to survive and thrive as a diverse new community. Can you rise to greatness from this humble origin… and will your former captors take notice?
    • Payback: No one would have believed your world was being watched keenly by intelligences greater than your own – until they actually showed up. But you did not go quietly into the night! Your civilization has repelled a would-be conqueror from space, and with sudden access to their advanced technology, you’re about to discover just what else is out there beyond the stars!
    • Fear of the Dark: As you’ve explored your home system, you’ve always suspected you weren’t alone in the galaxy… especially when one of your planets suddenly suffered an “incident” a while back. A very large faction of your own people have long advocated against tempting fate out in the dark abyss of the unknown. What path will you choose as you find yourself needing room to grow?
  • New Pre-FTL Interaction Options: What will your role be when the next member of the galactic community tells their origin story? New mechanics allow for a broader range of interactions with pre-FTL civilizations, depending on their level of technology and their awareness of your presence. Will your arrival be celebrated, or met with violent panic?
  • Cloaking Technology: Nobody saw this feature coming! Equip your ships with cloaking devices to survey in secret or catch a foe unaware; keep subtle tabs on your pre-FTL neighbors with cloaked observation posts. Just be sure your own scanners and intel are strong… you never know which of your neighbors might be lurking in the shadows!

Total War: WARHAMMER III – Forge of the Chaos Dwarfs Trailer

2023/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

SEGA Europe Limited and The Creative Assembly Limited, have today announced the Forge of The Chaos Dwarfs Campaign Pack for Total War: WARHAMMER III, releasing on April 13th. 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: 
Available to unlock for all owners of Total War: WARHAMMER III for both Kislev and The Empire will be the Legendary Hero Ulrika Magdova. Unique amongst her brethren, Magdova is a vampire who excels at hybrid melee and ranged combat, as well as spellcasting from the Lore of Shadows.

Pre-order Forge Of The Chaos Dwarfs before release to receive 10% off. For further information about the product please visit the Total War blog.

Fallout: Miami Soundtrack Out Now

2023/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Scarlet Moon is pleased to present the Stories of Fallout: Miami (Original Game Soundtrack) and Songs of Miami Wave Radio. Combined, they total nearly 100 tracks in what is one of the biggest soundtracks for a community-made mod to date. The Stories of Fallout: Miami Original Game Soundtrack features 80 tracks covering a diverse collection of ambient and combat compositions crafted by a team of composers from all around the globe. Gaining inspiration from the music of Mark Morgan and Inon Zur while subtly introducing newer, reimagined elements of surf rock and synth music of the 1980s so often associated with Florida, they have created unique orchestral and electronic soundscapes to help immerse you in the vibrant world of Miami.

Stories of Fallout: Miami – Miami Wave Radio contains a collection of charming and catchy tunes often heard on the waves of the Vacation Wasteland’s most popular radio station – Miami Wave Radio! The album presents a rich array of genres ranging from crooner, orchestra-accompanied jazz ballads to fiery, sun baked surf rock sensations guaranteed to get those hips moving. Soulful and powerful singing voices, catchy melodies and vibrantly-played instruments are heard throughout:

Stories of Fallout: Miami (Original Game Soundtrack) on All Storefronts

Stories of Fallout: Miami (Songs of Miami Wave Radio) on All Storefronts

“We’ve been working on this project for about four years now,” reflects Music Lead Sergey Neiss. “Early iterations of the soundtrack were written even before the final vision of the project was established, and the scope has changed over time. Featured composers come from all over the world and with different musical backgrounds, working tirelessly over the course of the pandemic. The unique setting of the mod offered us many opportunities to elaborate on the base game’s score and to include original timbral touches where appropriate to reflect certain unmistakable cultural and musical characteristics of Miami and the Sunshine state. Another striking feature of the original game’s aesthetic is the grotesque use of often happy-sounding old-timey popular songs in a post-apocalyptic setting of burnt-out wastelands. Songs of Miami Wave Radio features diverse-sounding tunes referencing the tropes of a variety of genres: classy traditional pop of the 1940s, big band, swing, flirty pop of the 1960s, surf rock, calypso, blues, and jazz, to name a few. I could talk about our influences and sources of inspiration for a while, but words won’t describe what the sounds of music can, so it’s best you dive right into the soundtrack!”

Fallout: Miami is an upcoming DLC-sized mod for Fallout 4 with an original setting, complete with its own engrossing main quest, interesting side quests and characters, including new companions. Once a popular tourist destination, the Vacation Wasteland of Miami now plays host to an eclectic assortment of factions and societies. The once-great slaver kingdom of Sunshine Cove has recently come under threat by a horde of automobile-worshipping nomads calling themselves the Nuclear Patriots. While Miami’s various factions vie for control over the Vacation Wasteland, a long-forgotten remnant of the old world slumbers beneath the waves, waiting for an opportunity to reclaim America once again.

Meet Your Maker to be Part of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games lineup

2023/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News

Behaviour Interactive is excited to announce that Meet Your Maker, its new first-person building-and-raiding game, will be part of the PlayStation®Plus Monthly Games lineup at launch, on April 4. PlayStation®4 (PS4™) and PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console owners with a PlayStation Plus membership will have the chance to step into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Meet Your Maker and claim the full game from day one. The title will remain available to download until May 1, 2023.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to launch Meet Your Maker as part of the PlayStation®Plus Monthly Games lineup,” says Ash Pannell, Creative Director of Meet Your Maker. “Meet Your Maker is a game about community and creativity. We can’t wait to see PlayStation players start raiding each other’s Outposts and all the incredible creations this dedicated and highly-engaged community will come up with.”

Additionally, Behaviour unveils today that there will be two editions available at launch, on April 4, 2023, via Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Meet Your Maker will be available in both a Standard Edition priced at $29.99 USD, and a Deluxe Edition priced at $39.99 USD.

Custodians can choose between the Standard or Deluxe Editions

The Standard Edition includes the base game. This offers players hours of devious entertainment as they enter a tactical battle for the planet’s most coveted resource and the key to the Chimera’s evolution: pure Genetic Material. They will build and fortify deadly maze-like Outposts to extract and guard their GenMat, or infiltrate and outsmart the Outposts created by others to gather more.

The Deluxe Edition includes the base game and the Scorched Necropolis Collection that expands their post-apocalyptic toolbox with a full set of ancient-Egyptian-inspired cosmetics.

“We are truly thrilled to unveil our first Collection that will allow Meet Your Maker players to build and raid in deadly new directions. Players can use these cosmetics to create distinct post-apocalyptic pyramids and temples, or gear up with golden weaponry and Custodian Suits to take on other players’ creations,” shared Ash Pannell, Creative Director at Behaviour Interactive.

Deluxe Edition Contents:

  • Meet Your Maker Base Game
  • Scorched Necropolis Deco Pack
  • 2 Blocks (available in 3 shapes each): Limestone, Golden Age
  • 3 Props: Winged Molding, Temple Light, Spinning Enigma
  • 8 Decals
  • 1 Scorched Necropolis Weapon Skin
  • Sunclaw
  • 2 Scorched Necropolis Custodian Skins
  • Desert Cyclops, Gilded Warrior

The Scorched Necropolis Collection will also be available as a standalone DLC at $14.99 USD on all platform stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store).

Pre-purchase for Xbox and Steam starts now

Behaviour Interactive is also announcing that Meet Your Maker is available for pre-purchase now on both Steam and the Xbox Store.

Meet Your Maker – Overview

Meet Your Maker is a post-apocalyptic first-person building-and-raiding game where every level is designed by players for players.

In this dying world, players take on the role of the Custodian, servant to the Chimera: a living experiment created as a last resort to save life on Earth. They’ll enter a tactical battle for the planet’s most coveted resource and the key to the Chimera’s evolution: pure Genetic Material (GenMat). Players will need to build and fortify maze-like Outposts that extract and guard the precious GenMat, or infiltrate and outsmart other players’ creations to gather more.

  • Create to Destroy: Builders must create Outposts designed to lure, outwit, and kill trespassing players. To do so, they’ll combine a huge array of customizable blocks, traps, and guards as they strategically construct their deadly masterpiece.
  • Outwit to Survive: Players will also need to raid the Outposts created by others. Each Outpost will test their grit, wit, and reflexes as they try to get in, grab the GenMat, and make it out alive. No two Outposts will ever be the same, making for a highly replayable experience.
  • Cooperate and Connect: Those looking to play together can combine their creativity and build with a friend or join forces to raid Outposts as a team of two.
  • Unlock and upgrade: Players can invest collected GenMat to grow their arsenal of traps, guards, weapons, suits and more.

Elden Ring Official Art Book Covers and Slipcase Revealed

2023/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, News

The Tarnished over at UDON Entertainment have used up all of their Smithing Stones to upgrade their UDON Store Exclusive Elden Ring Official Art Book Set into something truly worthy of the [Demi]Gods!

Today UDON revealed the stunning cover art that graces the English-language edition of Elden Ring Official Art Book Volumes 1 and 2!

Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume 1
ISBN: 978-1-77294-269-9
MSRP: $59.99
432pgs, 8.25×11.75″, Full Color
Hardcover

Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume 2
ISBN: 978-1-77294-270-5
MSRP: $59.99
384pgs, 8.25×11.75″, Full Color
Hardcover

Featuring stunning illustrations from Elden Ring, UDON’s English-language editions interior contents will match the Japanese editions. They include gorgeous concept and character artwork, illustrated lists of items, weapons, characters and enemies, and so much more!

Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume 1 and Volume 2 will be released to online and physical booksellers everywhere this summer, 2023.

But…for those fans who want a truly special edition of this work, UDONstore.com is thrilled to announce that the UDON Store Exclusive Elden Ring Official Art Book Volume 1 & 2 Set will now be contained in a gorgeous metallic foil slipcase, and the set will also include an 8” X 10” inch metallic print featuring the epic battle of Malenia fighting Radahn from Elden Ring’s opening cinematic!

All customers who have already placed a pre-order for the two-book set through the UDON Website will be automatically upgraded to the Slipcase Set Edition at no extra charge!

In the special slipcase edition, both the slipcase and print will feature special metallic printing, and additional gold foil stamping on the slipcase’s ‘Elden Ring’ logos! These will be incredibly sharp-looking products, and the print itself will be suitable for framing. The ELDEN RING OFFICIAL ARTBOOK Volume 1 & 2 Slipcase Set is available exclusively through UDONstore.com. As a reminder, the editions of the books released to the mass market separately and as part of the exclusive set at UDONstore.com are identical.

So this summer… return to the Lands Between… reunite the fractured world… reforge the Elden Ring!