Author - Jerry Paxton

Universal Pinball: TV Classics Pinball FX Trailer

2 weeks ago

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

All-new digital pinball tables inspired by nostalgic hit NBCUniversal TV shows are coming directly to the tips of your flipper fingers with Universal Pinball: TV Classics. Zen Studios, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, today announced three new tables inspired by iconic series, including Knight Rider, Xena: Warrior Princess and Battlestar Galactica, coming on May 16, 2024, to Pinball FX on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Knight Rider Pinball: Sit behind the wheel and use K.I.T.T.’s superior technology to face off against the greatest threats on the road like K.A.R.R. Punch the Turbo Boost, activate Super Pursuit Mode, and engage Auto Cruise to let the table play automatically!

Xena: Warrior Princess Pinball: In a time of ancient gods, warlords and kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. Join Xena, the mighty princess, as she fights epic villains Callisto, Ares, and Caesar with the help of her friends Gabrielle and Joxer.

Battlestar Galactica Pinball: Take control of the Battlestar Galactica and keep humanity one step ahead of the Cylon threat. Keep them at bay by fighting space battles and resisting subterfuge. You must keep everyone alive and reach the final goal: Earth. So say we all.

Universal Pinball: TV Classics joins over a hundred unique pinball tables in Pinball FX, including others inspired by timeless NBCUniversal franchises and properties, like Jurassic World, Back to The Future, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, and JAWS.

“Many of us grew up watching these legendary series through the past decades. Our team, avid fans of these NBCUniversal TV classics, gleefully jumped into creating these experiences,” said Mel Kirk, COO of Zen Studios. “Bringing these popular characters and stories into Pinball FX and collaborating with Universal Products & Experiences again is a dream come true.”

Universal Pinball: TV Classics will be available on May 16 for Windows PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.

For more information and updates, visit zenstudios.com.

Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors Official Release Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors celebrates the official 1.0 launch with a host of highly requested features from the community, as well as UI improvements, overall gameplay balancing, and Steam Deck compatibility. Players may now brave the depths of Gallowspire with a friend in both local co-op and Steam Remote Play. Escape incoming damage in a blink of an eye with the all-new dash mechanic, and gain run-deciding buffs with a strategic sip from the potion belt. With the addition of dedicated chapters, faster character progression, hyper mode, and new Pathfinder collectible cards with official artworks that provide permanent upgrades, every attempt towards sealing away the disgraced lich-emperor brings great reward.

Within the depths of Gallowspire lies the disgraced mythic lich Tar-Baphon, one of Pathfinder’s most ancient and powerful villains. While sealed away beneath his ancient seat of power, he has been deftly plotting his grand return. As the magic that contains him begins to fail, three fearless heroes will rise to the occasion, tasked with venturing into Gallowspire’s depths to defeat Tar-Baphon and repair the wards that seal him away.
Step into the role as one of three daring heroes and battle through the horrors of Gallowspire. The Fighter, Wizard, or Rogue all come with their own strengths and talents that will aid them in their efforts against Tar-Baphon. Choose an ally to fight alongside you as you slay hordes of Tar-Baphon’s undead minions, collect and upgrade your arsenal of spells and weapons, and extinguish Gallowspire’s callous bosses. There will be many failures throughout your journey, but aided by an ancient medallion, the heroes can escape death and grow stronger with each attempt.

The Whispering Tyrant beckons. Will you answer his call? Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors launches today on Steam for $6.99 with a 40% launch discount. Those eager to delve deeper into the world of Pathfinder can do so by purchasing the Pathfinder Collection bundle on Steam. The bundle includes Pathfinder: Gallowspire Survivors, Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous – Enhanced Edition, Pathfinder: Kingmaker – Enhanced Plus Edition, and Pathfinder Adventures all for an additional 10% off. Keep up to date with all the information by joining the offici

Guild Wars: Secret of the Obscure Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Order Now

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Comics News, News, Windows PC News

Today ArenaNet, developer of the critically acclaimed MMORPG Guild Wars 2, announced the upcoming vinyl edition soundtrack for the game’s latest expansion, Secrets of the Obscure. This double LP set will be created by Materia Music and released in Q2 of 2024 for $39.99 and can be pre-ordered here.

The soundtrack will feature 24 tracks composed by Maclaine Diemer, Bryan Atkinson, and others. The track selections will reflect the otherworldly nature of Secrets of the Obscure’s cross-dimensional locations and antagonists; from the Wizard’s Tower to Nayos, the Realm of Dreams, this new lineup of songs is punctuated by dark, heavy music, with pounding drums, distorted textures, and snarling vocals, all swirling together in chaotic dissonance.

Additionally, ArenaNet will be partnering with Materia Music to make the majority of the Guild Wars 2 soundtrack available on most major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Amazon, and YouTube.

Materia Music is the world’s leading independent record label and music distributor, publisher, and rights administrator of video game music. For nearly a decade, Materia has propelled the creation and licensing of hundreds of album releases on vinyl, CD, and digital formats.

“Continuing our long tradition of putting the Guild Wars 2 soundtrack on vinyl and finally releasing most of the rest of the game’s music on digital streaming platforms means fans of the game can continue to build their record library with these stunning record productions and listen to their favorite tracks wherever they want,” said Guild Wars 2 lead composer Maclaine Diemer.

“We are proud to partner with ArenaNet to elevate the musical legacy of Guild Wars 2 and spotlight the composers of such memorable themes. Bringing the music of Tyria to vinyl is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to share what else we have in store.” – Sebastian Wolff, Founder and CEO, Materia Music.

For more information about Guild Wars 2: Secrets of the Obscure, please visit the official web site. For more information about Materia Music, visit their homepage.

New Arc Line Story Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Fulqrum Publishing and Dreamate Games have today released a new, heart-wrenching story trailer for single-player, story-rich RPG, New Arc Line, coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 in 2024.

Set in a world teetering on the precipice of change, New Arc Line invites players to explore the opulent yet troubled realm where magic and technology collide. This new trailer offers a glimpse of the stunning world Dreamate Games has crafted where towering clockwork contraptions stand alongside fantastical creatures, and the opulent cityscape of the New World contrasts with the grimy underbelly where the less fortunate struggle to survive and are often taken advantage of in the most gruesome ways.

In New Arc Line, the New World awaits, the last beacon of hope for a potential cure for the player’s fatal family illness. But is it a haven or a mirage? Beneath the gilded surface, tensions simmer. Arcane magic clashes with steampunk ingenuity, the wealthy exploit the impoverished, and prejudice festers between humans and monstrous beings. As a stranger in this volatile land, players are thrust into the heart of the conflict. Their choices will not only shape their own fate, but also the future of this fractured world.

Will the player side with the established powers, or champion the downtrodden? Will they embrace the arcane arts, or harness the power of technology? In this vast RPG every choice carries weight, leading to a multitude of branching storylines and impactful consequences.

Kill It With Fire 2 First Devlog Video

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Kill It With Fire 2, the sci-fi inspired sequel to the first-person spider-hunter from developer Casey Donnellan Games and publisher tinyBuild, takes extermination to outer space on Steam Early Access for PC on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. To quench the killing thirst, Casey Donnellan premieres the first developer diary in a new series featuring an inside look at what’s to come.

Learn how the first title’s massive success led to the sequel’s creative choices. Delve into the inspirations that influenced the broadening of the in-game world to go interdimensional, embrace multiplayer, and more, with a first look into the highly-anticipated sequel development process and the philosophy behind its creation.

Exterminate the lil’ creeps across the multiverse. Squash new species across the spacetime continuum and in otherworldly locations like the Spider City and Haunted Mansion, each with its own set of challenges, weaponry, and discoveries.

Find new ways to slay with fresh gameplay mechanics, like potion brewing in the Artois Manor. Search every nook and cranny to locate missing ingredients and concoct special brews to enhance extermination. Complete objectives, including slaying certain breeds of spiders, to unlock abilities with the all-new weapon upgrade feature.

Casey heard the huge demand for multiplayer: Kill it With Fire 2 encourages friends to slay together with two brand new modes: Spider Hunt and Campaign Co-op. Team up with three friends to tackle the game’s campaign or engage in a toe-to-toe… to-many-other toes battle between Spider and Exterminator. Exterminators must eliminate rival player spiders without completely destroying the map, whereas spider players scramble to survive until time runs out.

Freely explore four levels in the upcoming Early Access with three Spider Hunt Mode levels. Search the game’s hub-world, the Vindicator, for clues as to what’s coming next in future updates.

Kill It With Fire 2 arrives on Steam Early Access for PC on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. It will offer English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Dutch, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language support.

To stay up to date with the latest updates, visit Kill It With Fire’s official website and follow @tinyBuild and @KIWF_Game on Twitter.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Reveal Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Avast, ye scurvy dogs! Listen up as Publisher Microids and the band of swashbucklers at Savage Level unfurl the sails of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion! Set to make landfall in Q4 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this here be the first glimpse of the adventure that awaits ye!

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion be the debut plunder from Savage Level, a crew of salty dogs who’ve been sailin’ the gaming seas since 2021. They promise a gaming experience fit for a true buccaneer, blendin’ a tale as rich as a chest of gold with gameplay as deep as the ocean itself.

“Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is an occasion for us to develop a game in a universe we have always been passionate about. This game gives us the possibility of informing the general public about what piracy really was, often portrayed in a caricatured and wrong way. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is the culmination of a rethinking process aimed at advancing the clichés of narration in video games. With this title, we are proposing an original way of telling stories through the medium of comic book and take the opportunity to highlight the Franco-Belgian comics that have been making us dream since our childhood.” Declares Aurélien and Maxime Josse, Savage Level founders.

Prepare to weigh anchor alongside Captain Flint, his trusty first mate Billy Bones, and their crew of seasoned sea dogs as they set sail in search of a legendary treasure promisin’ freedom and fortune. With a yarn spun in the traditional style of comic strips, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion invites ye to dive headfirst into a historically accurate pirate adventure spiced up with a dash of fantasy.

But beware, me hearties, for the seas be treacherous! Flint: Treasure of Oblivion be more than just a romp on the high seas – it be a test of yer strategic prowess! With turn-based combat mechanics as tricky as navigatin’ through a storm, this game be turnin’ the tide on the genre. Choose yer crew wisely, for each member brings their own unique skills to the table, and adapt yer strategy to overcome any challenge that crosses yer path. With skill and attribute cards at yer disposal, ye’ll be ready to face any foe and uncover the secrets buried in the distant lands of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion.

So hoist the mainsail, me hearties, and let’s set off on the adventure of a lifetime!

Homeworld: Vast Reaches VR Game Announced

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

FarBridge, Inc., a leading game development studio, in partnership with Gearbox Entertainment, is excited to announce Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a bold new story in the beloved Homeworld saga that reimagines strategic space battles for Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality. This new game in the Homeworld universe is launching on the Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 headsets later this year. Players can now wishlist the game at HomeworldVastReaches.com

In the award-winning Homeworld games for PC, you play as Fleet Command, a human commander who controls a fleet of spaceships. Players will take on the same role in Homeworld: Vast Reaches in vicious combat against a mysterious new foe.

“We’ve taken care to make a new experience that both Homeworld and strategy game fans willenjoy,” said Richard Rouse III, Studio Creative Director at FarBridge. “It’sbeen an honor to take the amazing space battles and unique characters of Homeworld and let people play in anentirely new way with virtual and mixed reality.”

Famous for completely three-dimensional combat encountersand environments in deep space, the Homeworldmakes for the perfect setting for a VR/MR game, letting players view theaction from any angle and drag-and-drop their ships into formations for combat.Homeworld: Vast Reaches also takes it one step further with immersive 3D battles the size of a player’s room, or instantly scaled-down to fit on a tabletop.

“Our studio is thrilled to add a new chapter to the Homeworld storyline. Our partners atGearbox have been an absolute pleasure to work with – their passion for gamesand especially for Homeworld has beenan inspiration to us,” said Patrick Curry, CEO of FarBridge.

FarBridge was founded in 2017 by veteran game and film industry executives with a mission to bring people into one-of-a-kind virtual worlds. Homeworld: Vast Reachesrepresents a unique collaboration, where FarBridge has partnered with GearboxEntertainment to bring this beloved universe to players in an all-new way.FanBridge will handle development and publishing responsibilities and collaborate closely with Gearbox Entertainment, who are focused closely on ensuring the game’s story, characters, and lore remain true to the beloved franchise.

“We can’t wait for the community to get their hands on Homeworld: VastReaches and finally feel what it’s like to become Fleet Command,” saidErica Hollinshead Stead, Sr. Director of Licensing and Business Development atGearbox Entertainment. “VR brings a new dimension to the strategy gameplay of Homeworld, and I am excited for thecommunity to be literally immersed in the vast universe it offers.”

Homeworld: VastReaches is now available for wishlisting on the Meta Store.

Fleet Control is in Your Hands

https://HomeworldVastReaches.com/

Tekken 8 Soundtrack Gets Limited Edition Vinyl

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

Bandai Namco Europe S.A.S. and Laced Records have formed a tag-team to bring the music of the brand-new entry in a legendary franchise, TEKKEN 8, to vinyl.

Pre-orders are now open for the deluxe 5-disc box set, with a Limited Edition blue & black galaxy-effect disc variant exclusively available via the Laced Records store (www.lacedrecords.com). Also available is a Laced Exclusive Edition double LP with solid pink and blue discs. Both a Standard Edition 5LP box set and double LP with traditional black discs will be available via third-party retailers.

The complete original soundtrack has been specially mastered for vinyl and will be pressed onto heavyweight LPs. For the box set, these will come in spined inner sleeves all housed in a rigid board slipcase, while the double LP features a widespined outer sleeve with printed inner sleeves. Stunning sleeve artwork is by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and illustrator Samuel Donato, depicting Jin and Jun Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, and newcomers Azucena, Victor Chevalier, and Reina.

The TEKKEN 8 music team smashed out banger after banger for the soundtrack, retaining the series’ trademark sound of hard-hitting dance music and electronica. Many of the composers are long-time series contributors, with the full team consisting of mifumei, Hiroshi Okubo, AJURIKA, Yoshihito Yano, Go Shiina, sanodg, Rio Hamamoto, Sho Okada, Yuu Miyake, Shogo Nomura, Ayako Saso, Mitsuhiro Kitadani, Shinji Hosoe, Yoshinori Hirai and Qing Yan.

As well as the TEKKEN 8 releases, fans can check availability on all 10 TEKKEN series soundtrack vinyl via www.lacedrecords.com/collections/tekken. In stock now, Laced has repressed TEKKEN, TEKKEN 2 and TEKKEN 3 sets, as well as restocked several titles from across the series.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and exclusively available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Digital, TEKKEN 8 pushes the limits of current hardware with high-fidelity visuals, and immersive graphics. Stunning visual effects throughout each combine with character models and moves built from the ground up, adding new weight and atmosphere to TEKKEN’s signature battles. TEKKEN 8 turns every moment of impact into a spectacle, and every victory into an epic story.

Through solid and unique gameplay on top of an epic storyline, the TEKKEN franchise has sold over 57 million copies, reigning as the best-selling 3D fighting game franchise of all time.

Hasbro Announces TRANSFORMERS 40th Anniversary Event

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Hasbro Inc., a leading toy and game company, announced today a special cinema experience to celebrate four decades of the TRANSFORMERS franchise with TILL ALL ARE ONE: TRANSFORMERS 40^th ANNIVERSARY EVENT. Honoring the brand’s legacy in bringing continuous action and adventure to fans of all ages, the theatrical event will provide limited screenings of episodes from the classic 1984 animated series “THE TRANSFORMERS.” Screenings will be available in select cinemas across the US, UK and Mexico, along with select territories in Europe, Latin America and Asia starting on Wednesday, May 15. Tickets for the TRANSFORMERS 40th Anniversary Event will go on sale at Transformers40thCinemaEvent.com on Wednesday, April 10 at 9.30am Local Time.

This special cinema experience will take fans back to the very beginning as some of the TRANSFORMERS original voice-over talent, including Peter Cullen (original voice of Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (original voice of Megatron), team up for the first time in decades to revisit their characters and recreate the enduring magic of the classic 1984 animated series. An exclusive behind-the-scenes table read appears on a split screen for the pilot episode, More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1, followed by a traditional screening of the next three episodes of the series. Fans can experience the original Saturday morning cartoon on the big screen and get a glimpse of its evolution with a sneak peek of the new season of the original animated kids’ series TRANSFORMERS: EARTHSPARK. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate 40 years of TRANSFORMERS action, humor and legacy at an anniversary event that is truly… More Than Meets the Eye!

“For decades, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, comic books, innovative toys, live experiences and digital media, elevating the TRANSFORMERS brand to a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. To celebrate 40 years, we’re bringing fans back to where it all started,” said Alyse D’Antuono, Vice President, Global Franchise Strategy & Management, Action Brands at Hasbro. “THE TRANSFORMERS animated series captured the imagination of fans of all ages when it premiered in 1984, introducing a timeless battle between good and evil fueled by action and adventure. Ask any longtime fan, and they can probably tell you where they were when they first heard Optimus Prime’s iconic phrase ‘Autobots, roll out’ or what it felt like when they first converted a bot character into its alt mode. With exclusive content featuring the series’ original voice actors, this theatrical event is truly for our fans and invites audiences to experience the fun that started it all.”

Distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, the global leader in Event Cinema distribution, this is the second time the company has partnered with Hasbro, Inc., following Peppa’s Cinema Party that screened in cinemas worldwide in February 2024.

For the latest information on the TRANSFORMERS franchise, including toys and entertainment, follow @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on Instagram, @TransformersOfficial on Threads, @TRANSFORMERS on Facebook and @TRANSFORMERSOfficial on TikTok #40yearsonelegacy.

SCUM Gameplay Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today Jagex and Gamepires are thrilled to reveal a brand new gameplay trailer for SCUM, showing off the vibrant island, hordes of enemies and high-intensity combat of the hit multiplayer open-world survival game.

Today’s new gameplay trailer focuses on enemies and alliances. In SCUM, threats lurk across every corner of the Island: from puppets who attack on sight, to other players who may choose to become friend or foe. Team up with others to share equipment, items, and weaponry to overcome an even greater threat, or fend for yourself in a hardcore survival experience where nothing is predictable.

Discover unprecedented levels of character customization, control and progression, take advantage of the natural landscape to craft resources, and team up with other players or fight solo in a complex simulation where you’ll need guts, cunning, and skill to survive.