Author - Jerry Paxton

V Rising Secrets of Gloomrot Free Expansion Dev Blog

Stunlock Studios today have published their latest dev blog post for V Rising, revealing exciting information on the upcoming free expansion Secrets of Gloomrot. Introducing the vast and gruesome land of Gloomrot, where evil machinations have polluted the terrain, bringing forth untold horrors from the experiments that occurred there. Also included are juicy details on increased customization options when constructing castles and a confirmation of the much-coveted multiple tiered castles, allowing mansions to transform into masterfully-built fortresses. Check out the dev blog for more information on how the V Rising experience will be expanded upon:

“This new biome will be almost the same size as Dunley Farmlands and is divided into two unique sections, Gloomrot South and Gloomrot North. Each area will bring a new wave of challenges, technologies, and enemies, both great and small, with plenty of space to stretch out and settle your multi-floor strongholds.”

 

Creepy Jar Reveals Green Hell Roadmap

Fans of Creepy Jar’s highly-acclaimed survival title, Green Hell, still have plenty to look forward to in 2023 and beyond as the developer commits to continued support and even more updates. Known for listening to their community and actively involving them as they endeavor to improve the experience, Creepy Jar plans to build upon Green Hell in the coming months and will be once again leaning on the community for its invaluable input.

Today, Creepy Jar is giving players a glimpse into the road ahead with Green Hell’s latest roadmap. Updates coming to the PC version of the game will include new animals, improved combat, better storage and transportation options, and more. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can look forward to PC-first updates such as Animal Husbandry—already in the advanced stages of its port—and the recently released Building Update to land on their platform of choice, as well.

The Green Hell Roadmap

Having an engaged community is invaluable for any developer, and when you have one as dedicated as the Green Hell community, it would be foolish to not tap into that resource. Kicking off ahead of the Building Update in late 2022, Creepy Jar asked players to join in on a pre-update beta and then provide feedback based on what they saw. This allowed the team at Creepy Jar to not only improve the Building Update in general, but the community’s creativity gave Creepy Jar some incredible ideas for continued quality-of-life improvements for the game.

Not content to just sit on their hands, Creepy Jar went right to their community again asking players “What should we add to Green Hell?” in a recent survey. This was a unique opportunity for dedicated Green Hell fans to be the compass that Creepy Jar looks to for direction when they aim to make the game even more replayable, fun, and engaging than ever.

World of Tanks Blitz Dino Hunt Challenge Announced

It’s time for Dino Hunt Challenge in World of Tanks Blitz! For the first time players can grab legendary 3D animated camouflage as a reward. A fantastic combination of technology and ancient animal power. Four legendary camouflages, each reincarnates a tank into a monster from the Mesozoic era. “Stegosaurus” for Bofors Tornvagn, “Guanlong” for T49, “Ankylosaurus” for M-VI-Yoh and “Spinosaurus” for STB-1 tank are ready for battle.

While in the Garage, right before battle and after destroying the enemy, the camouflage activates a hologram of a roaring dinosaur. Armor plates, spikes, and glowing valves — fear the natural habitat of these mechanical monsters.

The collection will be available for purchase from today through March 17.

Also until March 17, the in-game Store will offer containers that may include Bofors Tornvagn and legendary Stegosaurus camouflage.

The Outlast Trials Early Access Date Revealed

Red Barrels, the independent game development studio based in Montréal, has officially announced the Early Access release date for The Outlast Trials, which will come to Steam and Epic Games Store on May 18, 2023.

Players were first granted access to Murkoff’s Sinyala Facility last Halloween for the Closed Beta experience. Running from Friday 28 October to Tuesday 1 November, almost 1 million players signed up for the terrifying challenge, with successful players racking up a total of 35 years of play time spent in the Closed Beta weekend.

“The Closed Beta was just a taste of what’s to come in The Outlast Trials,” said Philippe Morin, Co-Founder of Red Barrels. “Our first round of willing participants to take part in the trials provided us with some insightful feedback and very interesting data, which we have used to improve the experience.

“We received so many requests for the Closed Beta that we’re looking forward to welcoming even more players to The Outlast Trials when it comes to Early Access on May 18th.”

The Outlast Trials Closed Beta gameplay data:

  • 225,363 player deaths

  • 656,180 players incapacitated

  • 352,851,550 secs (11 years) spent in Night Vision

  • 1,841,161 number of times Active Skill was used

  • 35 years total time spent in The Outlast Trials by players during the Closed Beta

A brand new take on the acclaimed Outlast survival horror series, The Outlast Trials is set in the same terrifying universe as the previous titles, only this time you can choose to play on your own or with friends in a team of up to four people.

Set in the height of the Cold War era, players take on the role of test subjects abducted by the shadowy Murkoff Corporation. Imprisoned in a secret Murkoff facility, players will be thrust into a series of physical and mental ordeals, tormented by iconic characters, and challenged alone or in teams to survive with their sanity intact.

Master of Magic Through the Myrror Update Out Now

The wizarding battlefields of Master of Magic have become even more spellbinding with today’s release of the free major update Through the Myrror on Steam, bringing a host of new content to the epic fantasy 4X game. Get ready to challenge both planes of existence with four new grand wizards, the new druidic and diminutive Goblins, new heroes and champions, as well as new skills, monsters, and spells.

Polish studio MuHa Games and strategy publisher Slitherine aim to constantly improve the recently launched Master of Magic, with Through the Myrror being the first of many updates, big and small, to come. Released in December 2022, Master of Magic has been popularly received by both newcomers and veterans of the timeless original from the 1990s.

Get ready for grand wizarding

In Master of Magic, players command one of 14 extraordinary and diverse grand wizards who, locked in spell-flinging competition, aim to dominate the magical worlds of Arcanus and Myrror. They lead fantastic armies of otherworldly creatures, from orcs to elves and dragons, and use potent spells based on a complex system of magic schools, dark rituals, research, and unique items. In the end, there can only be one Master of Magic.

Through the Myrror

The major update summons four new wizards, available to all players of Master of Magic for free. From the powerful Draconian Raa’ss, master of Chaos and Death, to Bianka, the Dwarven Runekeeper. A new faction, the tribal Goblins, can also be controlled. Their size might not impress, but these green-skinned druidic humanoids are supremely in touch with nature, fielding Boar Riders and Beastmasters to battle. Players will also be able to use new hero skills, from Summoning Fat Rats to becoming a Foodie, allowing them to relish the delectable, which in turn strengthens them in combat.

New Wizard traits provide even more personality and power to a player’s magic wielder, such as Fantastic Warlord, Lifebringer, or Nature Summoner. Last, new heroes and champions join the fray: the Goblin Toadsworth the Boartamer, Bjorn the Fireborn, and Jotun the Icetroll. Through the Myrror also brings a host of other updates for all to enjoy in Master of Magic, from new monsters (Boar and Fat Rats) to multi-hex road construction and remappable hotkeys.

Looking for a dose of nostalgia? The classic Master of Magic can now be played as well. Be sure to check out the Steam page and get wizarding!

To celebrate the Through the Myrror launch, Master of Magic is 15% off on sale on Steam and Slitherine digital store.

Suffer the Night Reveals Launch Date and New Screenshots

Something floppy this way comes… On April 17th, prepare for horror so blood-curdling it can only be caused by an old, cursed floppy disk. From Assemble Entertainment and developer Tainted Pact, Suffer the Night brings a horrifying haunting to Steam with all of the campy 80s slasher goodness you could ask for, plus the added bonus of classic dungeon crawler gameplay. Do you have what it takes to survive, or will you indeed…suffer the night?

To coincide with today’s launch date announcement, the developer has revealed a new set of dread-inducing screenshots, as well as all-new artwork for the game.

In Suffer the Night, players take on the role of Stacey Liden, a painter who specializes in horror illustrations in her isolated woods-bound cabin. After receiving an envelope containing a mysterious floppy disk, Stacy boots it up on her old Eldrixon personal computer and begins playing. As she progresses through the terror of the text-based adventure, she’s visited by a mysterious and threatening stranger, urging her to finish the game. The strange and horrifying things within the game begin leaking into the real world…will Stacey survive, or will she succumb to the terrors around her? Only one thing is for certain: don’t let him get in.

Key Features of Suffer the Night

  • Horror Beyond Comprehension: A highlight of this title is the text-based dungeon crawler “game within a game” filled with grisly scenarios and vivid descriptions of the atrocities wherein. Players will need to flex their old-school gaming muscles to progress within the stories, both inside the Eldrixon and out.
  • Don’t Let Him In: While playing through the floppy disk game, the mysterious figure who delivered it isn’t shy about making his presence known. Be sure to address any…interruptions…he causes, or suffer the consequences.
  • A Chilling Combination: Suffer the Night expertly weaves two genres of horror games into one, balancing the chilling anxiety of the text-based adventure with the dread of first-person survival horror

Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition Out Now

Good Shepherd Entertainment and developer Urban Games are full steam ahead with the release of Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition, the newest edition of the best-selling simulation tycoon game featuring a ton of exclusive content, arriving today on PC, Mac and Linux/Steam OS for $27.83 after a 42% launch discount for a limited time ($47.99 before discount). Players who already own Transport Fever 2 can unlock the full suite of Deluxe Edition content with the new Transport Fever 2: Deluxe Upgrade Pack DLC, available today for $9.99. In addition, players that buy/upgrade to the Deluxe Edition from now until Thursday, March 16, will also receive the “Early Supporter Pack,” which includes exclusive skins for five vehicles.

Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition Exclusive Features:

  • The full base game
  • Three new maps across all landscape types to challenge players’ skills
  • Six new historical vehicles: Hong Kong Meridian Ferry, McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, British High Speed Train HST ”Inter-City 125”, Kenworth K100E, Citroën U55 Currus Cityrama and the Toyama Chihou Railway 8000 Series Tram
  • Three new animals for three landscape types: wolf, puma and tropical fish
  • Two full in-game soundtracks from the prequels Train Fever and Transport Fever
  • The “Early Supporter Pack,” which includes the following exclusive skins: the prototype design skin for the Lockheed Super Constellation plane; the iconic Atlantique design skin for the TGV Sud-Est train; an American GM Fishbowl bus in the design of Santa Clara County; an alternative skin for the MAZ 103 with a modernized look; a colorful skin for the Mercedes Benz eCitaro based on a design from Luxembourg*

free game update is also available today for all Transport Fever 2 players introducing a significant range of improvements, including enhanced graphics, as well as newly modelled vehicles with even more intricate detail and optimized rendering. Controller support is now available, letting players choose between the classic user interface and a new UI optimized for controllers. Finally, the update adds an array of technical upgrades like improved stability, performance, memory usage, and loading times, as well as various bug fixes and other bells and whistles.

Originally released in December 2019, Transport Fever 2 has been enjoyed by nearly one million people all over the world and is still gaining steam, making it the fastest-growing entry in the series yet. The game provides more than 170 years of real-world technology and history to design and master a transportation empire with a vastly improved feature set and user interface. Make a fortune creating elaborate new worlds of transport routes and infrastructure over land, sea and air, choosing from over 200 realistically modelled vehicles from Europe, America and Asia, including trains, buses, streetcars, trucks, aircraft and ships, plus modular stations, airports and harbors.

Experience the greatest logistical challenges from 1850 to today across three unique story campaigns featuring voiceovers and cutscenes, then let your creativity run wild through giant sandbox maps in free play mode. Empires boom in beautiful detail with intuitive construction tools and dynamic economy, transportation and city simulation systems. Build a diverse empire using the game’s new ecosystem options, with distinct natural environments to choose from, each rendered in exquisite graphical detail. Players can even create and share their own expansive worlds, missions, landscapes, vehicles and more with the in-game map editor and extensive modding tools and support via Steam Workshop.

Transport Fever 2 – Deluxe Edition is available to purchase today on Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store. For more information, visit www.TransportFever2.com, and follow @GoodShepherdEnt and @TransportFever on Twitter.

*The “Early Supporter Pack” is available until March 16, 2023.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 Launch Trailer

Milestone and Feld Motor Sports, Inc. are pleased to announce the release of Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6. The only licensed Supercross game featuring official riders and tracks from the 2022 season is now available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The PlayStation version supports Free Upgrade from PS4 to PS5, while the Xbox version features Smart Delivery.

With eight different game modes, the next chapter of this historic franchise promises to deliver the true spirit of Supercross, bringing together a love for competition and the desire to enjoy dirt bike racing.

Racing legend Jeremy McGrath will mentor riders throughout their journey into the world of Supercross. From initial tutorials and challenges in the Supercross Academy to customized quests and training, the “King of Supercross” will guide both newcomers and returning players to master gameplay that is both realistic and rewarding.

Regardless of their initial skill level, players will find a number of new tools and settings that allow complete customization of riding assistance (e.g. auto steering, auto brakes, auto throttle, etc.), and bike set-up options. Finding the right setting on your bike will be crucial to reaching the top in the career mode, where players climb the ladder from their first races in the 250SX Class, and eventually fight for the 450SX Class championship title.

Riding is a lifestyle, and just like in real life Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 players can enjoy their bikes beyond racing. The new Supercross Park is the perfect place to relax and chill alone or with friends. Supercross Park is a massive, free roam environment with five different areas containing huge jumps, original tracks, and much more to explore away from the pressures of competition. Riders will be able to enjoy going full throttle down the Peak and try launching themselves into exhilarating stunts at the Airport while darting through hangars and abandoned aircrafts. The most curious riders might try to dig into the secrets of the Quarry, while at the Stadium everyone will feel like the champion of the arena. Free roam aside, in the fifth area – inspired by the real-life FanFest – players can recover from injuries through the dedicated challenges of the Rider Shape System or take on special missions from Jeremy McGrath to improve their skills.

Adding on to the fun you can have with friends, a brand-new local split-screen mode will spice up the action. Rhythm Attack consists of quick 1v1 shootout races on a straight section. No turns, no second chances – riders will compete in a single-elimination tournament until the champion is crowned.

Two new additions will enrich the online experience. For the first time, full console crossplay has been enabled for online matchmaking across every console system, while a new ranking system will constantly track online accomplishments.

Finally, after the success of past editions, the helmet and track editors are back. Choosing from a wide range of design options, players can express their style and share their creations with the online community across all platforms.

Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 6 is available now for console and PC. View the website here – https://supercrossthegame.com/

Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game Announcement Trailer

Fast Travel Games today announced that Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game will launch on March 23 for Meta Quest 2. Set in Paradox Interactive’s hit universe, Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game is a VR action roguelite that challenges space captains to set out into uncharted space in search of the enigmatic Ghost Signal. Eager explorers can wishlist or pre-order the game now for $19.99 on the Meta Quest Store. Those who pre-order the title ahead of March 23 will receive a 10% discount.

“As players take command of the starship Aurora for a journey into the unknown, I truly hope they get an action-filled roguelite VR experience like never before,” said Christopher Smith, Lead Game Designer at Fast Travel Games. “With randomized maps, every playthrough of Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game is different. Your survival skills will be tested, and we look forward to seeing what you find and overcome in search of the Ghost Signal.”

In Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game, captains meet various alien races, battle monstrous creatures, and engage in intense intergalactic battles. Features include:

INTERSTELLAR SPACE BATTLES: Use the whole artillery of the Aurora against enemy armadas. Loot or purchase power-ups like freeze rays, atomic missiles, or even dragon companions.
A UNIVERSE FULL OF WONDERS: As captain of the Aurora, encounter strange aliens in their home worlds and enter lost temples in the pursuit of the mysterious signal that seems to defy even death.
UPGRADE & CUSTOMIZE: Scan exotic creatures for the logbook and conduct research in multiple tech trees. Asynchronous multiplayer allows captains to scavenge other players’ deserted ships for valuables.
A NEVER-ENDING JOURNEY: Alongside story mode where randomized maps make every session unique, Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game includes daily challenges with global and local leaderboards to climb.

Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game can also be played with Hand Tracking 2.0.

For the latest information and news, follow Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game at @GhostSignalVR on all major platforms and the official website.

Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game is co-developed by Fast Travel Games and Windswept Interactive.

E3 2023 Digital Week, Industry Days, and Gamer Days Detailed

E3 2023 opens up registration for industry passes today for the return of the iconic game event. E3 returns to its long-time home at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) with a reimagined format from Tuesday, June 13, through Friday, June 16, with E3 Digital Week set to begin Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Working members of the gaming industry can apply for industry passes here. Current IGDA members can have applications expedited by providing their account information in the submission. Active press and content creators may apply for free media and content creator passes here. More than 1,350 members of the media and content creators from around the globe have already applied for access to the event.

Committed to providing an improved show experience for all attendees, ReedPop is revamping E3 with separate Industry and Gamer days along with corresponding expo halls. E3 Industry Days will take place from Tuesday, June 13, to Thursday, June 15, reserved exclusively for registered contributors to video games, press, and content creators, where they will be able to access both West and South halls. E3 Gamer Days will ensue Thursday, June 15, and Friday, June 16, in the South Hall only, with access for the public, industry, and media attendees.

The West Hall, reserved exclusively for Industry Days, was created based on the feedback from game developers, and will debut a number of features to eliminate the cumbersome need of finding space to connect outside of the show halls. These include a select number of meeting rooms available to reserve on-site as well as a full-service bar located at the heart of the show.

Furthering the networking opportunities, GamesIndustry.biz will host exclusive ‘Meet the Investors’ and ‘Meet the Brands’ events designed to bring together developers and publishers with merchandise businesses, investors and more.

E3 2023 Digital Week kicks off Sunday, June 11th, and will feature many of the most popular online showcases including PC Gaming Show, Future Games Show, Guerilla Collective, and Black Voices in Gaming. Show organizer ReedPop, the driving force behind some of the world’s biggest gaming and fan events such as PAX, EGX, and Star Wars Celebration, will announce the schedule for publisher and independent press conferences in the coming weeks.

ReedPop is also proud to announce Paragon as the official E3 2023 streaming partner, who provided more than 50 million impressions for the E3 2021 stream. Additionally, premium event experience platform MeetToMatch will serve as E3’s largest partner and sponsor, bringing their expertise to connect professionals and facilitate scheduling meetings and plans for all industry attendees.

“We know it’s been a long wait, and we are proud to share more details about content coming to E3 with plenty more to come,” said ReedPop VP of Gaming Kyle Marsden-Kish. “ReedPop is excited to be bringing back a remastered E3 as the cultural touchstone for the game industry and its fans.”

AAA companies, in addition to indie darlings including, along with tech and hardware firms have already committed to making their return to the LA Convention Center. The full roster of exhibitors will be announced in the leadup to the expo, providing participating companies the opportunity to make their own individual announcements beforehand.

To assist a global press turnout, ReedPop partnered with leading public relations agencies around the world including Stride PR (North America, UK, Australia, New Zealand), Laboratorio Comunicazione (Italy), Marchsreiter Communications (Germany, Switzerland, Austria), Best Vision PR (Spain, Portugal, LATAM), Warning Up (France), and Ryu’s Office Inc (Japan, China, Korea) to provide catered media experiences to all.

To stay up to date on all E3 news, including the reveal of more information on Gamer Days later this month, follow the show on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.