Author - Jerry Paxton

Darrington Press Announces A Familiar Problem One-Page RPG

2022/06/02

Today, Darrington Press, in partnership with Free RPG Day, officially announced A Familiar Problem, a new one-page RPG of magical familiars on a mission created by Critical Role’s Marisha Ray and designed by famed tabletop game designer Grant Howitt (Honey Heist).

In A Familiar Problem you’ll play as a scrappy and stressed out group of familiars trying to get a grip on the chaotic lives your adventuring party subjects, and make a difference any small way you can. To prove you’re up to adventuring, you’ll band together and undertake a daring quest of your own! You can pick up your free copy of A Familiar Problem at friendly local game stores participating in Free RPG Day on June 25th in the US and July 23rd internationally, with a wider digital release set for later this year. Visit freerpgday.com to find a participating store near you.

Additionally, Marisha Ray will be running this game in an exciting one-shot titled A Familiar Problem: Sprinkle’s Incredible Journey! The familiars in question will include beloved Critical Role favorites alongside new friends of fur, scales, and a whole lot of chaos. Players in this upcoming one-shot include Critical Role founders Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, and Travis Willingham, with Heidi N Closet (Ru Paul’s Drag Race), Isabella Roland (Dimension 20) joining the table. A Familiar Problem: Sprinkle’s Incredible Journey! will air on Thursday, June 23 at 7PM Pacific on Critical Role’s Twitch (twitch.tv/criticalrole) and YouTube (youtube.com/criticalrole) channels. VOD is available immediately for Twitch channel subscribers and will be available on Critical Role’s YouTube channel on June 25 for Free RPG Day. A Familiar Problem: Sprinkles Incredible Journey! will also be available in a podcast format one week after its initial airing on the Critical Role podcast feed, which is available via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Announced

2022/06/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Auroch Digital and Focus Entertainment are pleased to lift the veil on a bloody and frenetic homage to the retro shooters of yore: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun! Announced at Games Workshop’s Skulls Showcase and in development for a 2023 release on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC, this single-player FPS delivers a hardcore, sprite-based experience in the boots of the ultimate war machine: a Space Marine.

Experience a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000 fun paired with the classic FPS gameplay, style and visuals of your favorite ‘90s retro shooters. Load up your Boltgun and plunge into action headfirst as a battle-hardened Space Marine on a perilous mission across the galaxy against the Chaos Space Marines and daemons of Chaos.

Unleash your devastating Space Marine arsenal as you blast through sprites, pixels and viscera in glorious, boomer shooter style. Run, jump and charge across huge levels to shoot, shred and slice the foulest heretics of the galaxy!

“We are delighted to be working on this fast-paced indie FPS alongside the talented Auroch Digital studio and our long-standing partner Games Workshop,” said Dessil Basmadjian, Chief Creative Officer at Focus Entertainment. “We are excited by Boltgun’s skillful combination of iconic ‘90s style, the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and thrilling gameplay that is sure to delight all kinds of players.”

“Auroch Digital is proud to be working with Games Workshop again and Focus Entertainment on Boltgun. As a team of massive Warhammer 40,000 fans, this game has been brewing since 2018, and we’re so excited we can FINALLY shout about it from the rooftops! We can’t wait for players to get their hands on it and to see their reactions,” said Nina Adams, Operations Director at Auroch Digital.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is available to wishlist now on Steam.

Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge Announced

2022/06/02

Jerry Paxton

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

Everguild is delighted to announce that it will unleash Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge onto PC and mobile in 2023. A new, free-to-play digital card game set in the 41st millennium, Warpforge will bring together all the major factions of the Warhammer 40,000 universe as digital cards for players to collect and do battle with in brutal and fast-paced skirmishes.

In Warpforge, players will immerse themselves in the lore of Warhammer 40,000 through single player campaigns exploring each of the warring factions. They will then fight in draft and constructed competitive modes, in both regular play and time-limited competitions with unique rules of engagement. Committed players will be able to take part in massive alliance wars, which will test the mettle of even the most seasoned veterans.

From the resolute armies of the Imperium to the corrupted forces of Chaos and the myriad Xenos races, each faction will feature very different play styles and tactics. Several of the best-known armies will feature upon launch, with regular expansions bringing in more armies and races into battle over time.

As creators of the long-running digital card game ‘The Horus Heresy: Legions’, Everguild is uniquely placed to bring Warhammer 40,000 to life as a CCG. Andres Tallos, CEO of Everguild, said “As huge fans of Warhammer 40,000, we are committed to turning this vast universe into a genre-defining CCG. With fast and nail-biting gameplay, innovative game modes, superb visuals and a deep love for the lore showing through every detail, we are pushing the envelope in every aspect!”.

Warhammer 40,000: Warpforge is set to launch in 2023 onto Steam. Other platforms will follow, including a mobile version with full cross-platform support. Players can already wishlist the game on Steam, join the Discord channel and sign up to the mailing list, to get first hand insight into the development, exclusive perks and in-game rewards once the game is released.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1985170 | Discord: https://discord.gg/warpforge | Website: https://www.warpforge40k.com

Police Shootout Official Launch Trailer

2022/06/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Games Incubator has an honour to announce today, June 1, 2022 the Police Shootout has its premiere on Steam.

Do not miss the occasion and meet Scott Price as the main character in the game. Police Shootout is a turn-based FPS game. Start your policeman’s career, solve cases, gain experience, develop your career and fight with thief gangs. So welcome to San Andrino!

Set off your adventure with Police Shootout and meet the people, who will be important in this story. Shop robbery or hostage situation? You have to be a good policeman and face challenges. Weaponry is not always necessary, so you can use a talk to cease a crisis.

Have an enjoyable time playing the game! Enjoy your donuts, cop!

Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend Official Trailer Released

2022/06/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The legendary Iron Chef series is reborn with a supersized approach to the ground-breaking culinary competition that started it all. It’s been called the toughest culinary challenge a chef will ever experience. This is where world-class cuisine meets high-octane sports. Five new trailblazing Iron Chefs will welcome brave Challenger Chefs to the reimagined Kitchen Stadium, where they’ll face off and be pushed to the limits of endurance and creativity, as they cook up extraordinary culinary creations. The competition’s most successful Challenger will return to battle in a grand finale for the chance to be named the first ever “Iron Legend.”

The series is based on Fuji Television Network’s format. Netflix will also be releasing Iron Chef Mexico and Iron Chef Brazil this year.

TUMI and Razer Partner for Limited Edition Esports Bags

2022/06/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

This spring, international travel and lifestyle brand, TUMI, has teamed up with Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers. Together, they have reimagined TUMI bestsellers as limited-edition gear for gamers. The collaboration leverages TUMI innovation and design excellence and Razer’s iconic aesthetic and branding, which is one of the most recognized in the global gaming and esports communities.

Deepening TUMI’s footing in the esports industry, four highly anticipated, co-branded styles will drop June 3rd (8am PDT, 11am EDT, 5pm CEST, 11pm SGT). Each piece is co-branded with Razer’s triple-headed snake logo and signature green accents, blended with TUMI DNA.

The take-everywhere Laptop Cover 15″ securely carries a gamer’s most prized possession while the Bozeman Sling is the ultimate grab-and-go bag for stashing cords, portable gaming gear and more. Equipped with a padded laptop pocket, the Finch Backpack is designed to carry heavy-duty gear. Gamers can also slip the Add-A-Bag sleeve over the handle of the International Expandable 4 Wheel Carry-On Luggage for a complete travel kit. Instantly recognizable as TUMI, the case features the beloved 19 Degree contours. Its shell and lining are both made with recycled materials, spotlighting both TUMI and Razer’s commitment to sustainability. Plus, it has a USB-C port to keep global citizens powered on their journeys.

Only 1,337 units of each style from this limited collection will be released around the world. “1337” or “LEET” short for “elite,” was specifically chosen as gamers and esports athletes use this to signal the most skilled gamers.

The two brands not only collaborated on the collection, but also on a forward-thinking, futuristic campaign concept that brings the capsule to life. The motion-packed video is set in the metaverse and pays tribute to the determination of gamers to carry their team to victory with the slogan, “Carry Hard”.

“We have fully embraced our esports category with the Razer partnership. We are looking to deliver new and exciting products that are truly in line with the attitude and passion of their gaming community,” said TUMI Creative Director, Victor Sanz. “Their lifestyle is something that runs parallel to how we generate our products and how we are truly focused on all aspects of our customer’s lives, looking to ensure that only the best is in their hands for them to achieve their goals.”

“We are thrilled to partner with TUMI to bring this exclusive collection to our gaming community,” says Addie Tan, Associate Director of Business Development at Razer. “We know that our fans lead active lifestyles and sometimes have to carry their valuable battle stations with them while they are on the go. So, we wanted to arm them with high quality travel gear, offering them a balance of versatility and functionality so that they can keep winning, even on the go.”

The TUMI | Razer limited-edition capsule will be available at Select TUMI stores globally, TUMI.COM, Razer.com, Select Razer China Stores, and select specialty retailers such as TMall and JD (China).

Retail prices of the collection:

TUMI | Razer International Expandable 4 Wheel Carry-On Luggage at US $895/EU €765
TUMI | Razer Finch Backpack – For 15″ Laptop at US $675/EU €575
TUMI | Razer Bozeman Sling Bag at US $425/EU €365
TUMI | Razer Laptop Sleeve – For 15″ Laptop at US $195/EU €175

Card Shark Official Launch Trailer

2022/06/01

Jerry Paxton

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

Money, power and influence await you…that is, if you can figure out how to cheat your way to them.

In Card Shark’s 18th-century tale of deceit, all of the riches in the world are yours to be had if you can successfully swindle your way to the top of the card game world. Just don’t get caught doing it. Your opponents won’t look too fondly upon you.

Card Shark launches tomorrow on Steam and Nintendo Switch. Reach out if you have any questions or need a code to test your illegal sleight-of-hand tricks.

Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed Launch Trailer

2022/05/31

Jerry Paxton

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

Citizens of Planet Earth, celebrate! Your final destruction is happening on August 30th, 2022. On that day, your new more-or-less benevolent overlords of the mighty Furon Empire will return in Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed to finish what they started: Crypto is coming for you again! Well, technically, it’s the next Crypto: Cryptosporidium 138…but enough of that – check out the brand-new trailer!

In Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed, a faithful remake of the most acclaimed entry in the fan-favorite Destroy All Humans! franchise, our charming but evil alien invader Crypto (138!) will unleash his large arsenal of weapons onto five huge open-world areas: Bay City, Albion, Takoshima, Tunguska, and the Moon! Players will experience the swinging ‘60s in all its glory and deal with Hippies, the KGB, and many other threats. To roam quickly around the large areas, Crypto can use his jetpack; his hoverboard; and of course his flying saucer, equipped with a neat little arsenal of destruction of its own. The saucer received an interesting update: abducting humans in certain numbers (you’ll have to follow the recipe!) will unlock new skills. And last but not least, Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed features a 2-player, split-screen coop-mode so you and a friend (or whatever floats your boat) can destroy all humans together!

Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed releases on August 30th, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series S/X. The SRP for the standard edition is $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99. The Dressed to Skill edition is available at an SRP of $ 54.99 / € 54.99 / £ 44.99.

Playable Pre-Order, anyone?
Yes, puny humans, believe it! If you pre-order Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed now, you’ll instantly be rewarded with the multiplayer, stand-alone spin-off Destroy All Humans! Clone Carnage. In Clone Carnage, 4 players can wreak havoc online or 2 players can destroy in local multiplayer. Clone Carnage is also available for separate purchase on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One at an SRP of $ 12.99 / € 12.99 / £ 9.99 today!

Summer Games Fest 2022 to Feature Over 30 Developers and Publishers

2022/05/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

This June, Summer Game Fest, the digital-first, global fan celebration of video games, returns for the third year to provide a glimpse of what’s next for the world’s preeminent form of entertainment. Streaming live and free across all major platforms, fans can expect world premieres, gameplay demos and news on some of the most highly anticipated games from more than 30 developers and publishers.

Geoff Keighley will once again host Summer Game Fest, a spectacular live, 2 hour world premiere showcase streaming globally on Thursday, June 10 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET / 6 pm GMT. For the first time ever, fans can also experience the Summer Game Fest stream in IMAX theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Tickets are currently available at https://tickets.imax.com/movie/summer-game-fest

“It’s year three for Summer Game Fest, and I’m excited to be able to bring the community together once again to celebrate everything we love about games,” said Geoff Keighley, curator and host, Summer Game Fest.

Summer Game Fest will include participating from the following partners: 2K; Activision; Atlus; Bandai Namco; Bloober Team; Capcom; Coffee Stain; Deep Silver; Devolver Digital; Digital Extremes; DotEmu; Electronic Arts; Epic Games; Focus Entertainment; Frost Giant Studios; Humble Games; Level Infinite; Mediatonic; MiHoYo; Netflix; PlayStation; Raw Fury; Samsung Gaming Hub; Sega; Skybound Games; SQUARE ENIX; Steam; Studio MDHR; Tribeca Festival; Warner Bros. Games; Xbox; and more to be announced in the coming days.

In addition, the industry’s foremost indie games showcase, Day of the Devs, will stream Day of the Devs: SGF Edition immediately following Summer Game Fest!

“Wait, what year is it? Ah, who cares! It’s Summertime, and that means it’s time for Day of the Devs! Last year, we had an unbelievable number of unique and diverse games and this year will be no different. Well, a little different, in that it might be even better. So, probably different, and probably better. Because we’re smarter now and have a lot of folks helping us!” said Tim Schafer, founder of Double Fine Productions and co-founder of Day of the Devs.

Day of the Devs: SGF Edition will feature a world premiere look at a brand new IP from ustwo games (creators of Monument Valley), as well as a world premiere of the next game from Michael Frei (creator behind Plug & Play, KIDS) & Raphaël Munoz. Plus a brand-new trailer and some exciting news about Gummy Cat’s Bear and Breakfast and more announcements from some fresh (and also familiar) developers including: Coin Crew Games, Ewoud van der Werf, Florian Veltman & Baptiste Portefaix, HiWarp, Madison Karrh, Max Inferno, Shared Memory, Soda Den, Two Star Games and Wishfully. The showcase will also feature titles from asobu, a community founded to support and evangelize independent game development in Japan and Japanese games abroad.

Additionally, viewers will be treated to a musical performance from Peter Berkman of Anamanaguchi, featuring music from DIE SOFT’s upcoming Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland.

Fans can tune in for Summer Game Fest Featuring Day of the Devs: SGF Edition for the third year in a row, broadcast via all major streaming platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook and more global outlets, as well as on co-streams from creators around the world.

Geoff Keighley and iam8bit are also collaborating to host an intimate media-only game preview event in Los Angeles – Summer Game Fest: Play Days. Fans can tune in to Twitch and media outlets from around the world starting on June 10th for hands-on game previews, interviews and more.

For more information and to stay up to date on the latest news on Summer Game Fest please visit summergamefest.com and follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

For more information and to stay up to date on the latest for Day of the Devs: SGF Edition, please visit dayofthedevs.com and follow on Twitter.

Warhammer Skulls Showcase 2022 Starts Tomorrow

2022/05/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

World renowned Games Workshop, in conjunction with several of their licensed partners, today announce that the much-anticipated Warhammer Skulls event is returning for its sixth year this June.

Following on from last year’s success, the ultimate festival of Warhammer video gaming will launch on June 1st with a showcase featuring world premieres, new trailers and behind the scenes sneak peeks for upcoming titles like Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Fans can also expect the latest updates and future plans for games new and old, like Total War: Warhammer III, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and Warhammer: Vermintide 2. Viewers will also be joined by none other than Clive Standen (voice actor of Titus, Space Marine 2) as he introduces this year’s showcase.

After the showcase, players will then be able to enjoy week-long offers on some of their favorite games; as well as new content, DLCs and free updates across multiple platforms, including Steam, Xbox, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, Windows Store, Meta Quest, GeForce Now and many many more.

Anyone wanting to watch the action live and keep up to date with all things Skulls can follow Warhammer on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/warhammer and use the hashtag #WarhammerSkulls to be part of the conversation across all social media platforms. After the livestream, head over to Warhammer Community to get all the details – including links to sales. In China, the launch will be broadcast simultaneously on bilibili, via the official bilibili Warhammer channel. You can also register for a notification on 25th May via https://live.bilibili.com/1640531.

Celebrating with the Skulls announcement, Wargaming have also today revealed the new Warhammer 40,000 inspired Battle Pass Season VIII for World of Tanks which will go live with the festival and run from June to August. Find out all about the new Battle Pass, and how to earn the incredible 3D styles and commanders for the Ultramarines, Death Guard and Evil Sunz Orks for this season’s core vehicles, here.