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Amnesia: The Bunker Reveal Trailer

2022/12/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Frictional Games, the studio behind the Amnesia series and SOMA, is eager to reveal their latest title, Amnesia: The Bunker, coming to Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox, and PlayStation in 2023. Amnesia: The Bunker is the latest installation in the Amnesia franchise and a pivotal point in the beloved horror series. For the first time, players are equipped with high levels of freedom to impact gameplay, choosing their playstyle as they explore at will this semi-open world. With hardly any scripted events, and constant tension brought about by an ever-present threat, it is up to each player to finesse their approach to survival.

Unlike their previous Amnesia games, Amnesia: The Bunker will feature a new kind of horror survival adventure that incorporates emergent gameplay and sandbox elements into the mix. Players will be in total control of their moment-to-moment decisions. Armed with a revolver gun and a noisy dynamo flashlight, players will walk the course of an ill-lighted WW1 bunker on the shoes of a French soldier troubled by his amnesia and hunted by an otherworldly creature.

There are multiple available solutions to each task, puzzle, and approach to the game’s obstacles; it’s up to you to decide your moves. The tenebrous dark corridors and tunnels are perhaps the last of threats stalking your every move. When everyone is dead, rations are running low, and only one bullet is left in the gun barrel, it is all up to you to face the oppressing terrors of the Bunker and make your way out alive.

In a semi-open world, Amnesia: The Bunker encourages the player to explore and experiment, using wits and whatever tools are at their disposal to overcome the looming horrors. Players will feel a stressful amount of power in their hands. Every decision will change the outcome of how the game responds as a consequence of the choices made. This new twist in gameplay adds new depths and constant tension to the game, forcing players to create new strategic paths in every playthrough.

Features:

  • Player choice – emergent gameplay in a sandbox horror survival experience
  • Unscripted environment – objects, threats, and resources, change in every playthrough
  • Adaptive horrid threats – an ever-present gruesome creature that stalks the player.  
  • Tactile immersion – all-new levels of interaction with the world through puzzle-solving and tool handling
  • Absorbing yet terrifying tale – experience hell on earth in a fictional appalling story
  • Engrossing atmosphere and tension – enhanced lighting effects and carefully designed sound effects for a real horror experience.

Amnesia: The Bunker is set to release on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox X|S on March 2023. Expect to hear more news soon about Amnesia: The Bunker. In the meantime, you can browse through the game’s website and watch Frictional Games’ recently released video clips for The Bunker here. To keep up to date with everything from Frictional Games, follow the official channels on Twitter and Instagram.

The Legacy of Ant-Man Special Look Now Available

2022/12/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Stars and filmmakers from Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” ventured to São Paulo, Brazil today for Comic Con Experience 2022 (CCXP), building excitement for the feature film opening in U.S. theaters Feb. 17, 2023. Stars Paul Rudd (Scott Lang/Ant-Man), Evangeline Lilly (Hope Van Dyne/The Wasp) and Jonathan Majors (Kang) joined filmmakers Peyton Reed (director) and Kevin Feige (producer and president of Marvel Studios), sharing insights and sneak peeks of footage from the epic adventure.

A special retrospective look at Ant-Man and the Wasp in their roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—including footage from “Ant-Man,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Ant-Man and The Wasp” and “Avengers: Endgame”—as well as a glimpse of the upcoming film—is now available to download and share. 

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Returns After 94 Year Cartoon Hiatus

2022/12/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit returns to the studio that bears his creator’s name – Walt Disney Animation Studios – with an all-new animated short, over 94 years since Disney’s last Oswald cartoon. Created by Disney Animation’s hand-drawn animation team to help celebrate the start of Disney 100 Years of Wonder that marks 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, the short, appropriately titled “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit,” is directed by famed animator Eric Goldberg (“How To Stay At Home (Starring Goofy),” “Pocahontas,” “Fantasia/2000”) and produced by Emmy Award®-winning producer Dorothy McKim (“Prep & Landing,” “Get A Horse!,” “Meet The Robinsons”) and available on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ YouTube channel.

“On the eve of Disney’s 100th anniversary, it was such a joy to create the first new Oswald short from our studio since 1928,” says McKim. “Our hand-drawn animation team – including our hand-drawn legends Mark Henn, Randy Haycock and Eric Goldberg, as well our wonderful team of 2D apprentices, had a ball animating in the style of Oswald’s era.”

“Oswald is such a plucky scamp. We wanted to bring Oswald back, and in the short, he literally returns to his original home, the movie screen,” says Goldberg. “We wanted to have Oswald do all of the ‘squash-and-stretch,’ ‘rubber hose’-animation style, celebrating that first generation of Walt Disney’s artists.”

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is considered Walt Disney’s first breakout animated star, and widely considered one of the first characters in animation history to feature a unique personality. Walt Disney introduced Oswald to moviegoers in 1927 with the short “Trolley Troubles.” 26 Oswald short films were created by Walt Disney and his team, with the final Disney shorts starring the character releasing in late summer 1928, the same year Walt lost creative control over his beloved rabbit. In 2006, Disney CEO Bob Iger made an unprecedented deal with NBC/Universal, that included permitting sportscaster Al Michaels to contract with NBC in exchange for the return of Oswald to his original home. Since then, Oswald has appeared in video games and merchandise, an animated short, and in Disney theme parks globally.

In conjunction with the animated short, Disney is also today launching an Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Snapchat lens globally that allows users to channel Oswald using AR technology.

Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum Release Date

2022/12/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Grinding Gear Games announced today via livestream, that Path of Exile’s latest free expansion, Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum, will launch on Friday, December 9 on PC, and Wednesday, December 14 for PlayStation and Xbox.

During the stream, Grinding Gear Games Co-founder Chris Wilson revealed that Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum will feature a brand new Challenge League and improvements to Path of Exile‘s endgame, alongside two new Skill Gems, seven new Vaal Skill Gems, over 15 new Unique Items, significant balance changes to jewels, hexes, monster modifiers, unique weapons and more. This expansion also introduces Ruthless, an optional new way to play Path of Exile with extreme item scarcity.

More information on The Forbidden Sanctum content can be found below:

  • New Three-month Challenge League: The Forbidden Sanctum is a roguelike that takes place within Path of Exile. Players will explore an ancient sanctum which is rumored to be hidden beneath the Fellshrine Ruins. Long abandoned, a malevolent presence has taken hold. In each area of Wraeclast they play through, players will have the opportunity to explore one room of the Sanctum as they search for its treasures.
  • New Skills and Vaal Gems – Two new skill gems that benefit melee characters have been introduced. These are Volcanic Fissure, a fiery slam skill, and Frozen Legion, a spell that summons a ring of icy melee statues. Many new Vaal Gems have been introduced. Vaal Gems are alternate versions of existing skill gems that come with a periodic and massive power boost.
  • Ruthless Mode – An optional new game mode which can be selected during character creation. Ruthless is all about extreme item scarcity, which creates a challenging and brutal way to play Path of Exile.
  • New Unique Items – This expansion introduces over fifteen new unique items that can be found within the Sanctum or throughout Wraeclast. These items create new opportunities for specialized character creation.
  • Monster Modifiers – The Archnemesis monster modifier system has been replaced with a refined set of modifiers that each only do one thing and say exactly what they do. Their rewards have been updated as a result and are no longer associated with specific modifiers. In general, magic and rare monster combat is now less complex but can still result in a combination of modifiers that get your heart racing.
  • Endgame Improvements – Improvements have been made to the Atlas Passive Tree that allow players to invest even further into content they enjoy. Two new Atlas Memories can now also be found, telling the story of Domination and Bestiary.
  • Buffed Endgame Unique Weapons – Ten endgame unique weapons have received massive buffs to bring them in line with some of Path of Exile’s most iconic items. Naturally, they’re now extremely rare.
  • Balance Changes – Many balance changes have been made to game areas such as Jewels, Hexes, and Eldritch Altars.

To learn more about the updates coming in Path of Exile: The Forbidden Sanctum, check out the full VOD of the Twitch livestream which aired today.

Universal Studios Hollywood Unveils EVE Celebration for New Year’s Eve

2022/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Universal Studios Hollywood rings in 2023 with EVE, Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration featuring music entertainment, a brilliant fireworks display and access to select rides and attractions, on Saturday, December 31 with extended hours until 2:00 a.m.

Included in the price of theme park admission, EVE is the ultimate way to bid farewell to 2022 and usher in 2023 that begins with a full day of fun, enjoying popular and award-winning rides and attractions, before transitioning to the new year in a park-wide celebration and special midnight countdown.

Universal Studios Hollywood’s night to remember begins at 9:00 p.m. as an energetic party kicks off with multiple entertainment hubs featuring DJs spinning an eclectic array of music for guests to dance into the new year with their choice of pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM and Latin music. Iconic photo ops located around the theme park will also provide a memorable backdrop to capture and share moments from the big night.

A lively New Year’s countdown rounds out the event before a dazzling fireworks display punctuates the nighttime sky. A winter snowfall and confetti bursts also add to the festive evening within designated areas.

A selection of food and beverages, including desserts, champagne, beer, wine and cocktails, as well as memorabilia will be available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase alcoholic beverages.

It’s a day and night filled with exciting entertainment and one-of-a-kind blockbuster attractions, including mega-attraction “Jurassic World—The Ride,” Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and the world-famous Studio Tour. Guests can visit Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™” and experience heart-pounding thrills on “Transformers™:  The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.”

While reveling in the New Year, guests can enjoy the “Awesomest Celebration of the Season,” including holiday favorite, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” featuring “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts TM Castle” which brings the iconic Hogwarts castle to life in a stunning spectacle. The Who-bilation continues at “Grinchmas” where joyful park-goers can delight in the wonderous Who-ville and meet its infamous villager, The Grinch and his faithful dog Max, plus the Whos.

Holiday festivities at Universal Studios Hollywood run daily now through Sunday, January 1, 2023.

To purchase tickets to Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes Holidays and EVE access, guests can click here.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

PGA TOUR 2K23 Gets New Content for Holiday Season

2022/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

PGA TOUR 2K23 is geared up and ready to bring the holiday spirit this December with a golf bag packed full of goodies, including a new course, new playable character, limited-time challenges and apparel.*

Torrey Pines Golf Course is a 36-hole public course perched atop seaside cliffs in the scenic La Jolla area of San Diego, CA, and host of PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open. With their picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean on full display, both North and South courses will be free to all PGA TOUR 2K23 players via an automatic game update starting December 2.**

Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag, Founder & CEO of premium lifestyle brand and gaming organization 100 Thieves will make his debut as a playable character in PGA TOUR 2K23 on December 15. An avid golfer and PGA TOUR 2K player, Nadeshot previously made his mark on the franchise with a Course Designer collaboration called ‘Thieves Landing,’, and appeared in the PGA TOUR 2K23 ad campaign. Following Nadeshot’s in-game appearance, a 100 Thieves “100 Holes Challenge” will tee-off in game in early January. Over the course of five weeks starting on January 5, players will be challenged to play 100 holes per week. Players who complete 100 holes will receive the corresponding reward for that week, the following Monday. Keep an eye out for the in-game notification announcing the start of the 100 Holes Challenge in January for more information.

From December 8-14, players can also participate in a new challenge with the “Barstool Break 90 Ladder Challenge”, featuring branded gear from the largest and most influential digital sports, entertainment and lifestyle multimedia brand, Barstool Sports. Players will be challenged to break a score of 90 as many times as they can in 18-hole rounds. The more times they break 90, the more Barstool-branded items they’ll earn. More information on the “Barstool Break 90 Ladder Challenge” will be announced via an in-game notification.

Finally, Greyson Clothiers apparel, as worn by PGA TOUR pro and PGA TOUR 2K21 cover athlete Justin Thomas, as well as a new Dude Perfect-branded black hoodie will also be available this month and free to all players to swag out their MyPLAYERS in the Pro Shop. Players will also be able to spend their VC on a selection of festive holiday gear available via the in-game store.

PGA TOUR 2K23 will be available in a digital bundle with NBA 2K23 for a special introductory holiday price of $49.99 on Sony PlayStation® and Xbox platforms and $39.99 on PC via Steam, from December 13 through December 27, 2022.*** Also, the Tiger Woods Signature Sunday Pack, which includes a red polo, black pants, black hat, Nike TW Golf shoes, Nike TW Golf belt, and Bridgestone Golf TOUR B XS Tiger Edition Golf Ball**** will be available for 25% off on Sony PlayStation® platforms November 28, 2022 through January 2, 2023, and 25% off on Xbox platforms December 16, 2022 through January 2, 2023.*****

PGA TOUR 2K23 Deluxe Edition, Tiger Woods Edition and Standard Edition are available now for PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam.

​​For more information on PGA TOUR 2K23 and 2K, visit https://pgatour.2k.com/2k23/, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow the game on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok, and use the hashtag #PGATOUR2K23.

The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy Book Announced

2022/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, News

Delve behind the scenes and learn the secrets of the making of this epic wizarding world video game, Hogwarts Legacy.

The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy takes readers on a journey through the creation of this immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books and the films. Go beyond the game with exclusive interviews with the development team, stunning concept sketches renders, and illustrations to really explore the creation of this unique take on a beloved world.

  • ORIGINAL CONCEPT ART: Includes many never-before-seen pieces of beautiful concept art used to craft the compelling wizarding world locations from Hogwarts to Hogsmeade to Gringotts and more.
  • EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Hear from the development team on the process of creating this exciting chapter in the history of the wizarding world.
  • PEOPLE, PLACES, AND MAGIC: Get an in-depth look at the compelling characters, detailed environments, and amazing magic system that bring Hogwarts Legacy to life.
  • GO BEHIND THE GAME: Filled with behind-the-scenes fun facts and information about the game-making process, from crafting the setting to developing the gameplay, see the incredible work and talent that goes into creating such an immersive gaming experience.
  • THE PERFECT COMPANION TO THE GAME: This beautiful volume is an ideal collectible for gamers and fans of the wizarding world.

The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy
Exploring the Unwritten Wizarding World
Insight Editions | 9.25 x 12.75 inches | 252 pages
Hardcover| $45.00
978-1647226190  | February 10, 2023

GamingShogun 2022 Holiday Gift Guide Series – Gaming Mice

2022/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Articles, Geek News, News, Peripherals News

The gaming mouse is the PC gamer’s primary implement to interact with their games. As such, selecting a good gaming mouse is important. Here are our picks for this year’s gaming mouse gift guide:

The Winner

RAZER BASILISK V3 PRO

Razer’s latest Basilisk V3 Pro wireless gaming mouse is a very slick performer. Not only does it feature Razer’s latest generation optical switch buttons but it also sports an optical sensor capable of a sensitivity up to 30K DPI. The Basilisk V3 Pro also has an optional wireless charging puck and mouse dock for those of you that want to bring wireless charging to your mouse.

Price: $159

Razer Website

Also… The Winner

Logitech – G502 X PLUS LIGHTSPEED

The tie for our gaming mouse gift guide winner spot goes to the Logitech’s G502 X Plus Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse. The Logitech’s G502 X Plus Lightspeed is also an outstanding wireless gaming mouse that features optical switch buttons as well as a sensor capable of up to 25K DPI. It is also compatible with the Logitech Powerplay puck and mouse pad enabling wireless charging while also in-use.

Price: $159

Logitech Website

The Choice for that Weird Nerd in Your Life

GameBall Gaming Trackball

Trackballs used to be a must-have peripheral for creative and business computing. I personally loved them for gaming! In fact, I was extremely competitive in Sierra’s TRIBES for quite some time thanks to the trackball’s fast sweeping motions and precise tracking. Enter: The GameBall – a gaming trackball with five different DPI settings and Omron gaming switch buttons. Simply put: I love this weird thing.

Price: $148

GameBall Website

Runner-Up

Razer DeathAdder V2

Razer’s DeathAdder gaming mouse is a staple at this point. It is basically their new BoomSlang (for those of you old enough to remember that amazing mouse). The DeathAdder V2 might not be the latest generation of the gaming mouse, but for its reasonable price point and multitude of features you won’t go wrong with it. Great performance at a reasonable price.

Price: $69.99

Razer Website

I Am Jesus Christ Free Prologue Released

2022/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Game developer SimulaM and publisher PlayWay are excited to announce that their PC title, the viral hit I Am Jesus Christ, has released a free prologue on Steam ahead of its Early Access launch planned for next year. Since its announcement in 2019, the interactive first-person game has garnered massive attention for its depiction of the incredible life of Christ using the medium of video games.

The I Am Jesus Christ prologue offers players around an hour of gameplay inside a carefully recreated section of the Holy Land including the City of Jerusalem and the Galilee region. During this gameplay sample, players will see in first person key moments of Jesus’s life including experiencing him wandering the desert where he was tempted by Satan, and witnessing the miracle where he turned water into wine.

Ambitious in scope and accurate in its level of detail, the full I Am Jesus Christ game will give players the chance to interact with a cast of over 60 Biblical characters and perform over 30 miracles including feeding the masses and resurrecting the dead. The game takes place in a highly detailed, beautifully crafted faithful recreation of the Holy Land where Christ spent so much time spreading his message and performing miracles. The SimulaM development team even traveled to the region in order to ensure that the recreation was as detailed as possible.

Developer SimulaM is designing I Am Jesus Christ to be based on the New International Version of The Bible, retelling the events of Jesus’s life, from his birth and adulthood through to the crucifixion and resurrection. Intending to offer players a new way of experiencing the word of God, I Am Jesus Christ takes traditional game mechanics such as quests, abilities, and traversing an open world while combining them with the New Testament narrative that’s instantly familiar to billions.

SimulaM CEO Maksym Vysochanskiy ​said: “Our goal with this game is simple. We want to provide an opportunity for players to visit the historical places where Jesus Christ lived and breathed, and to learn from him by playing his story.”

I Am Jesus Christ is planned to arrive on Steam Early Access in 2023. The prologue is now available to download and play for free on Steam, and the full game can be added to Steam wishlists. Players can also follow the official Facebook and YouTube accounts to keep up to date with the latest news.

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign Multiplayer Trailer

2022/11/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

One week to go, Sovereigns! Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is launching on December 6th, 2022, and now it’s time to shed light on the multiplayer part of the game. Lead your chosen medieval realm to honor and glory with up to 6 players – each one controlling its own kingdom, caliphate, duchy, or republic. It’s up to you to either play against each other or cooperate, forming alliances or betraying your friends at just the right moment…

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign allows you to play for dozens of hours in a single game in the sandbox mode – or, speed things up a little in multiplayer, choosing from one of five game modes:

  • First Blood: Eliminate another player by conquering all of their provinces.
  • Peasants Rush: A brutal battle for territorial control. The first team or player to expand their territories to a selected number of provinces and establish control over their wins.
  • Destroy Kingdom: You must defeat a randomly selected kingdom, as well as be the one to strike the final blow.
  • Greedy King: Become the wealthiest sovereign by filling your kingdom’s treasury quickly – – by any means necessary.
  • War for Goods: The most masterful mode, requiring conquest to gain rare resources from other empires, as well as economic development to construct buildings and forge upgrades. The goal of this mode is to provide a set number of unique goods for your kingdom.

Knights of Honor II: Sovereign is launching on PC on December 6th, 2022 at an SRP of € 44.99 / $ 44.99 / £ 37.99 – and if you are quick, you’ll profit from a 12% launch discount in the first week!

Get it on Steam: https://thqn.net/koh2-steam