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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gameplay Breakdown Trailer

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are excited to unveil the official gameplay breakdown trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Discover all the core features of the game before playing this story-driven action-RPG, which blends compelling and personal narrative with a dynamic combat system. Take on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launches on February 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-orders open on all platforms now. Additionally, don’t miss out on the exclusive Collector’s Edition and Red Echoes Edition, available only on the Focus Store!

Unleash the Full Force of the Banishers

New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. In a world full of occult danger, you’ll play as both characters, face difficult choices and make hard decisions while fighting all kinds of nightmarish creatures, combining Red’s weaponry with Antea’s spectral abilities.

In this new trailer, you’ll navigate the lands of New Eden, learning more about your purpose as Banishers and how to help lift the curse affecting its people – while dealing with your own tragedy as lovers: one living, one dead. Discover a mix of combat styles with Red’s rifle, sword, and firebane alongside Antea’s ethereal attacks. With her otherworldly skills, you’ll unveil the unseen and unleash devastating spiritual attacks, from teleportation to spectral damage zones. Switch characters effortlessly to create combos and powerful synergies as you face increasingly malicious foes.

Every soul you banish, every spirit you grant peace, every life you sacrifice to save Antea will inexorably guide you towards one ending or another. Will you be a merciful savior or a relentless Banisher?

World of Warships Celebrates Year of the Dragon

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with plenty of fiery content for Lunar New Year! Featuring a brand-new Lunar New Year Event Pass that features two progression lines, players can dive into a special collaboration with content creator TheRussianBadger. This jam-packed update also sees submarine and anti-submarine warfare changes, the return of Airship Escort, and a new campaign featuring USS Enterprise.

To usher in the Year of the Dragon, World of Warships has introduced a brand-new Event Pass to commemorate the occasion. Packed with two progression lines split across 20 levels each, players can unlock an array of rewards, including Lunar Warrior camouflages, Commanders, special containers, flags, economic bonuses and more!

Of the progression lines available, one line features content made in collaboration with popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, TheRussianBadger. Rewards include a beautifully designed CLAWSTROPHOBIC commemorative flag, a special TheRussianBadgerCommander equipped with a unique voiceover, and the USS LOBSTERMINATOR permanent camouflage for New Mexico.

Submarines and Anti-Submarine Warfare Updates

February’s update also brings a plethora of changes to improve interactions between submarines. Submarines and surface ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) will be receiving refreshes, with certain lines receiving the “Depth Charge Airstrike” consumable, and the “Submarine Surveillance” consumable.

Collision warning messages will now also appear for submerged submarines. If players are within two kilometres of another underwater submarine they will be notified, even if the enemy vessel cannot be visibly seen. Additionally, the turning circle radius of all submarines has been improved, allowing players to manoeuvre and reposition themselves with ease in the heat of battle.

The Return of Airship Escort and a New Campaign for USS Enterprise

Airship Escort lands back in the game as a temporary game type for two weeks. Beginning February 22, two teams of 12 will work together to guide their allied airship to its designated destination, all while protecting it from opponents. Victory can be achieved either by reaching the terminus or eliminating every enemy vessel off the battlefield.

Rounding out World of Warships’ February update is a special event dedicated to Tier VIIIpremium aircraft сarrier USS Enterprise. Running for six weeks, Enterprise: The Grey Ghost Campaign gives players the opportunity to advance through mission chains, earning various rewards such as a USS Enterprise flag, Grey Ghost patch, and Enterprise tokens that can be used in the Armoury. Upon completing the campaign, players will unlock the ability to get the USS Enterprise via the Armoury or Premium Shop.

You can find the full patch notes here.

2024 Saturn Award Winners Announced

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

The Saturn Awards show was abuzz last night with A-list celebrities arriving to celebrate the best of the best in genre entertainment commemorated only by The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror since its inception in 1972. Hosted for the second year in a row by actor/comedian Joel McHale, star of DC’s Stargirl and Community, the event was heavily attended by Hollywood stars supporting and contributing to honor the exceptional body of work and talent in these categories of entertainment, most often overlooked by other Award Shows. The 51st Annual Saturn Awards took place last night (February 4, 2024) at the L.A. MARRIOTT BURBANK AIRPORT HOTEL and was available for fans to watch live on ElectricNOW, the premium OTT app and FAST channel from Dean Devlin’s Electric Entertainment. Fans who missed the event can watch it on the streaming channel as it reruns the momentous event throughout the month.

Christopher Nolan was presented with The Saturn’s Visionary Award by “Oppenheimer” co-star Emily Blunt who won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film.  The legendary pop icon William Shatner presented Seth MacFarlane with the prestigious Robert Forster Artists Award and Dave Filoni received his George Pal Memorial Award by Ming-Na Wen who won last year’s  Best TV Actress for her role in “The Book of Boba Fett.” Keanu Reeves was in attendance to receive the very first Lance Reddick Legacy Award, presented to him by Titus Welliver star of “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy” and Jodie Foster was presented with The Life Career Award by Issa López, writer and director of the fourth season of “True Detective: Night Country.”

Documented as the highest-profile Saturn Awards celebration to date, presenters and winners included Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham, James Cameron, Norman Reedus, Sir Patrick Stewart, Ernie Hudson, Henry Thomas, Rebecca De Mornay, Todd Stashwick, Paul Wesley, Lee Majors, Lindsay Wagner, Danai Gurira, Xolo Maridueña, Harvey Guillén among many, many others. All attended the Saturn Awards to not only present but to also support this very special community.

This year’s show was dedicated to the memory of the Saturn Awards’ dear friend Lance Reddick, may his memory live long and prosper for generations to come.

Below is the full list of this year’s winners at the 51st  Annual Saturn Awards:

Special Awards

  1. VISIONARY AWARD – Christopher Nolan
  2. ROBERT FORSTER ARTIST’S AWARD – Seth MacFarlane
  3. GEORGE PAL MEMORIAL AWARD – Dave Filoni
  4. THE DAN CURTIS LEGACY AWARD – The Walking Dead Franchise
  5. LANCE REDDICK LEGACY AWARD – Keanu Reeves
  6. LIFE CAREER AWARD – Jodie Foster
  7. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Star Trek: The Next Generation Cast

FILM

BEST SCIENCE FICTION FILM

Avatar: The Way of Water

BEST FANTASY FILM

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

BEST HORROR FILM

Talk to Me

BEST SUPERHERO FILM

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE FILM

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

BEST THRILLER FILM

Oppenheimer

BEST ANIMATED FILM

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

BEST INDEPENDENT FILM

Pearl

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM

Sisu

BEST FILM DIRECTION

James Cameron (Avatar: The Way of Water)

BEST FILM SCREENWRITING
Avatar: The Way of Water (James Cameron and Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver)

BEST ACTOR IN A FILM

Harrison Ford (Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny)

BEST ACTRESS IN A FILM
Margot Robbie (Barbie)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A FILM
Nicolas Cage (Renfield)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A FILM
Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer)

BEST PERFORMANCE BY A YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A FILM

Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle)

BEST FILM MUSIC

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (John Williams)

BEST FILM MAKE-UP

The Covenant (Donald Mowat)

BEST FILM VISUAL EFFECTS

Avatar: The Way of Water (Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon, Daniel Barrett)

BEST FILM COSTUME DESIGN

Barbie (Jacqueline Durran)

BEST FILM PRODUCTION DESIGN

Barbie (Sarah Greenwood)

BEST FILM EDITING

Oppenheimer (Jennifer Lame)

TELEVISION

BEST SCIENCE FICTION TELEVISION SERIES

Star Trek: Picard

BEST SUPERHERO TELEVISION SERIES

Superman & Lois

BEST ACTION/ADVENTURE/THRILLER TELEVISION SERIES

Outlander

BEST TELEVISION PRESENTATION

Marvel’s Werewolf by Night

BEST ANIMATED SERIES OR SPECIAL

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

BEST NEW GENRE TELEVISION SERIES

Star Wars: Andor

BEST HORROR TELEVISION SERIES

The Last of Us

BEST FANTASY TELEVISION SERIES

Wednesday

BEST ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES
Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: Picard)

BEST ACTRESS IN A TEVISION SERIES

Caitriona Balfe (Outlander)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Jonathan Frakes (Star Trek: Picard)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Jeri Ryan (Star Trek: Picard)

BEST FEATURED GUEST STAR IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Paul Wesley (Strange Trek: Strange New Worlds)

BEST YOUNGER PERFORMER IN A TELEVISION SERIES

Jenna Ortega (Wednesday)

HOME MEDIA

BEST TELEVISION HOME MEDIA RELEASE
Night Gallery, Season 3 (Kino Lorber)

BEST 4K HOME MEDIA RELEASE
John Wick, Chapter 4 – 4K (Lionsgate Home Entertainment)

BEST FILM HOME MEDIA COLLECTION:
Superman 1978-1987 4K Collection (Warner Home Video)

Best Classic Film Home Media Release
Invaders from Mars 4K (Ignite)

Maniac Announcement Trailer

2024/02/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Maniac wreaks havoc across the Steam Next Fest this week! Maniac puts pure chaos into the player’s hands. Time to take out your aggression on the unsuspecting community. Can you survive the cops, loot, and destroy your way to maniacal glory?

Skystone Games is excited to show Maniac, a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter that blends the wild destruction of games like Grand Theft Auto with the addictive ‘just one more try’ nature of Vampire Survivors. Whether running around in a shootout with the police, or driving a bus into oncoming traffic, Maniac allows players to cause total anarchy.

Download the Maniac Demo on Steam Next Fest this week and crash your way into society with no rules to worry about.

V Rising PlayStation 5 Announcement Trailer

2024/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios has announced that their hotly anticipated open-world fantasy survival game V Rising will be coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 later this year.

Following V Rising’s rewarding Early Access period on PC with more than 3.9M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam, the PlayStation launch marks V Rising and Stunlock Studio’s first step in expanding beyond the PC space into the world of consoles. Partnering with Sony and with additional support from Auroch Digital, Stunlock Studios has focused on creating optimal console gameplay with UI improvements, DualSense game controller support, and a much smoother overall experience that will benefit all players regardless of their platform choice.

“As a lifelong gamer, playing V Rising on the PS5 has been a standout experience for me,” said Rickard Frisegård, CEO of Stunlock Studios. “This launch is a significant milestone for Stunlock Studios, as we’ve leveraged Unity technology to push boundaries and elevate our game to new heights. We’re excited for both our dedicated fans and newcomers to embark on this epic vampire journey. With the help of our partners, we’re not just launching a game; we’re setting the stage to keep on rising!”

Darfall Announcement Trailer

2024/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of deep and strategic games for cerebral players, today announces their collaboration with SquareNite to publish Darfall, a roleplaying strategy game with settlement-building mechanics that will be released in Early Access in 2024 under the Paradox Arc publishing initiative.

Darfall is a strategy game where you take control of a hero who must explore and adventure through the land to gain power while simultaneously managing a nascent village in its efforts to expand and grow into a larger town. However, as the sun sets, the dark forces plaguing the land unleash their minions against your base and it is your job as a hero to take a stand in defense of its home. Each night that the forces of evil are thwarted, the more dangerous and numerous the nighttime raids become.

With a mix of RPG, strategy, city-building, and a tower defense game, Darfall is sure to test the players’ mettle and resolve in their quest to hold back the tide of darkness.

For more information about Darfall, visit the Steam page here.

Earthlock 2 – Official Cinematic Trailer

2024/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Independent developer Snowcastle Games unveiled their reworked vision for in-development RPG, EARTHLOCK 2, this week with a brand new cinematic trailer, along with details on how the game will allow you to transform barron deserts into bursting oasis’ full of life and take control of cool customisable vehicles called Desert Ships.

In EARTHLOCK 2, you, alongside a band of voyagers, stand at the precipice of danger and glory. A vast desert of mystery and possibility awaits for you to explore and transform into an Oasis full of life. You will explore this world with your trusty Desert Ship. The ship starts out as a humble mode of transportation, but with time and effort, it will become your mobile base of operations, and instill fear into your enemies in the desert. Rise to become the most formidable Explorer of Umbra!

JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH – Launch Trailer

2024/02/02
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

Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today released a new trailer for JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH, a 3D action brawler based on the wildly popular manga and anime JUJUTSU KAISEN. JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH is coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam® on February 2.

In JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH, players can save the world in style by choosing from a variety of costumes—dress up the iconic cast of JUJUTSU KAISEN in school uniforms, casual apparel and much more. Being cursed with demonic powers doesn’t mean heading to battlefield without the hottest fashion!

The first JUJUTSU KAISEN console game ever made, JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH lets fans relive the story and action of the anime’s first season, as well as the movie JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, where Yuji Itadori, Yuta Okkotsu and a cast of unforgettable characters defend humanity against monsters known as Curses in modern-day Japan. The game remains faithful to the anime’s original work through visuals inspired by the series’ distinct aesthetics, intense action and explosive animations. JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH boasts a roster featuring sixteen fan-favorite characters, including Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Kento Nanami, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Maki Zen’in, Aoi Todo, Mahito, and Ryomen Sukuna.

To learn more about the game, please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/jujutsu-kaisen-cursed-clash

Universal Studios Unveils One-Year Anniversary Celebration of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

2024/02/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

This is a banner year at Universal Studios Hollywood as the destination celebrates the one-year anniversary of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ which opened on February 17, 2023. Guests will enjoy new ways to level up, including the grand opening of the all-new Power Up Cafe, the debut of a commemorative, special-release Golden Power-Up Band™ and a limited-edition complimentary 1-Year Anniversary Button.

The celebratory news coincides with a recent 2024 Theme Park Insider Award in which SUPER NINTENDO WORLD was voted by Theme Park Insider readers as the “Best New Attraction of 2023.”

And the celebration continues in 2024.

On February 15, the all-new Power Up Cafe opens on New York Street, located on the Upper Lot inside the theme park. This exciting original concept venue invites guests to power up outside of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

This innovative grab and go cafe will serve a scrumptious menu of Super Mario™ Power Up themed menu items available exclusively at this permanent new cafe. Guests will be able to order either at the venue or via Universal Studios Hollywood’s official mobile app. Snacks and beverages include:

Snacks:

  • Super Mushroom Calzone: Mushroom shaped calzone filled with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
  • 1-Up Mushroom Calzone: Mushroom shaped calzone filled with spinach, green pepper, mushroom, mozzarella cheese and basil pesto
  • Fire Flower Pretzel: Fire Flower shaped pretzel served with chipotle cheese, mustard and white queso dipping sauces
  • Super Star Popcorn: Butter popcorn topped with edible glitter

Beverages:

Drop in the Power Up sugar shapes to change the color and flavor.

  • Super Mushroom Fizz: Lemon lime soda with strawberry popping pearls and a strawberry Super Mushroom Power Up
  • 1-Up Mushroom Fizz: Lemon lime soda with green apple popping pearls and a lime 1-Up Mushroom Power Up
  • Fire Flower Fizz: Lemon lime soda with orange popping pearls and a mango habanero Fire Flower Power Up
  • Super Star Fizz: Lemon lime soda with lemon popping pearls and a mango pineapple Super Star Power Up

A highlight of the one-year celebration will include a commemorative, special-release Golden Power-Up Band, a perfect addition to the existing six Power-Up Band design options with character themes. The Golden Power-Up Band will be available for purchase within the land and at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD retail shops located in the theme park, starting on February 17.

For a limited time, guests can also get a complimentary 1-Year Anniversary Button. This special commemorative collector piece will be available, beginning February 17 and while supplies last, at Guest Relations, located inside the theme park.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is a visually spectacular land, located within an expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood. Within the vibrancy of colors and architectural ingenuity, the land features the groundbreaking “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride, as well as many thrilling and interactive activities to engage the family within the captivating Mushroom Kingdom.

Along with themed dining at Toadstool Cafe™ and shopping at the 1-UP Factory™ retail store, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is an inspiring, game-changing addition to the world-famous theme park.

From the moment guests pass through the iconic green pipe, a journey filled with exploration, discovery and play awaits that is unlike anything they’ve ever experienced. Their journey begins as they enter Peach’s Castle before venturing further into the colorful Mushroom Kingdom.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD sweeps guests into the 360-degree world of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach where they become an integral part of their exhilarating universe.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD was conceived in partnership with Nintendo and the visionaries at Universal Creative to deliver exhilarating entertainment with innovative technological achievements inspired by characters and video games that have appealed to Nintendo fans for generations.

For more information and details, guests can visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).