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Atomic Heart New Gameplay Overview Trailer

2023/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Atomic Heart, the action-RPG set in the mad utopia of an alternate post-WWII world, has revealed brand-new gameplay footage in a fresh, in-depth trailer! Developed by Mundfish and published by Focus Entertainment, the game is coming Feb. 21, 2023, to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Pre-order it now and prepare for frenzied action in a wacky and visually stunning world!

Atomic action to get your heart pounding

Today’s gameplay overview trailer features juicy new footage, showcasing a cinematic shooter that shines not only for its combat but for its intrigue, setting, characters and deep mechanics.

Unforgiving combat and explosive encounters have you blasting rogue robots, giant machines and even mutants. Make sure to adapt your fighting style to each opponent, stay wary of your environment and upgrade your equipment to make your way through artificial madness. With three difficulty levels to choose from, you can decide just how atomic you want the experience to be—whether you’re a hardcore player looking for ever more challenging action, or an adventurer eager to explore eerie environments and an engrossing narrative in a Story Mode-type experience.

Four editions available for pre-order

Atomic Heart can be pre-ordered now, with four editions to choose from:

  • The Limited Edition Bundle, exclusive to the Focus Entertainment Store, which includes the base game, a Steelbook®, a metal poster and the official artbook designed by Mundfish
  • The Standard Edition, which includes the base game
  • The Gold Edition, which includes the base game and the Atomic Pass
  • The Premium Edition, which includes the base game, the Atomic Pass, an exclusive digital artbook and extra cosmetics

The Atomic Pass takes the Atomic Heart experience even further with four DLCs, opening access to new areas and labs, as well as new weapons, enemies, bosses and more! The “Labor & Science” DLC is included in physical editions and granted as a bonus for digital pre-orders of any edition.

Sign up as a Focus member to get the latest info and upcoming exclusive offers for Atomic Heart and the whole Focus catalog.

Amnesia: The Bunker Gets Spooky Announcement Trailer

2023/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Get ready to face your fears and turn them into belief and hope with the latest installment of the popular horror video game series. Amnesia is back to hunt players with yet another title brimming with hair-raising horror. Frictional Games has set a launch date for Amnesia: The Bunker for May 16, 2023; the game is releasing on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.

Set during World War 1, players take on the role of Henri Clement, a French soldier who is left behind by his battalion and finds himself trapped inside an abandoned military bunker. But he’s not alone. A deadly creature stalks the corridors, hunting for its next meal.

As Henri, players must navigate the dark and twisted maze of the bunker, using all their skills and resources to outsmart and outrun the beast. But the creature is not the only obstacle Henri must face. The bunker is a labyrinth of twists and turns, filled with traps and other hazards that threaten to end the soldier’s life at every turn.

Throughout the game, players will experience the intense psychological horror of Henri’s situation and will learn about the character as he faces his fears and turns them into belief and hope. The game is a story of survival and the will to live, even in the direst of circumstances.

With its nail-biting gameplay, atmospheric design, and character-driven story, Amnesia: The Bunker is a must-play for fans of horror games. Mark your calendars for the release date of Amnesia: The Bunker on May 16, and prepare to experience an enormous and unnerving journey of survival.

Way of the Hunter: Aurora Shores Announcement Trailer

2023/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Experience Alaska’s breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife in the upcoming expansion for Way of the Hunter: Aurora Shores.

As a newly graduated Wildlife Trooper, your mission is to preserve the region’s natural resources. Immerse yourself in the untamed wilderness and encounter 14 different species, from Kodiak Bears to Roosevelt Elks and beyond. As a trooper, it’s up to you to manage the delicate ecosystem by controlling the population of certain species for the benefit of others. Discover the diverse beauty and open-world habitats of Aurora Shores, from verdant grasslands to soaring mountaintops and lush rainforests. Despite the harsh Alaskan winter, the region boasts breathtaking landscapes year-round. Explore the Nianuk Rise peaks and the sprawling Aivuk Rainforest, and be captivated by the idyllic charm of this unique wilderness.

Free DLC content available

With the Aurora Shores DLC comes a free content patch for the Way of the Hunter base game, which introduces a new weapon class: Crossbows! These are the perfect weapons to hunt silently without disturbing other animals in the vicinity.

Also completely free is the UTV DLC, which was released on January 19th, claim your free ride here:

Steam: https://thqn.net/woth-utv-steam
Xbox: https://thqn.net/woth-utv-xbox
PlayStation: https://thqn.net/woth-utv-psn

The Cycle: Frontier Third Season Dev Update Trailer

2023/02/03
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The Cycle: Frontier’s third season is heading to Steam and the Epic Games Store on March 29, 2023, with fresh content and new features. Today YAGER is sharing the first look at the game’s upcoming PvE monster, the Howler. As the first flying enemy to land on Fortuna III, this massive winged beast will make the planet that much more dangerous and hostile as Prospectors battle for survival. Check out the Howler in action by watching the new developer update video below!

The flapping wings and chilling screams of the Howler can be heard from a safe distance, but Prospectors are never truly safe from this terror of the sky. If they aren’t careful, a Prospector can attract the Howler’s attention and be forced to face off with a massive airborne challenge. Only one Howler can be active on the map at a time, but even the most vigilant Prospectors can become its unwitting prey.

If you’re unfortunate enough to face the Howler, take precautions because, at 50% health, this monster is known to use its special Howl Attack, which will affect everyone in line of sight before turning into an even more reckless and aggressive foe. If a team can defeat the winged creature, they will be rewarded with valuable items like Howler Darts, Howler Honey, and, if they are super lucky, Howler Syrinx.

Season 2 of The Cycle: Frontier is currently underway with “The Depths of Tharis Island,” including new campaign missions, gear perks, the New Fortuna Pass, and a variety of general game, balance and anti-cheat improvements.

Season 3 will arrive on March 29 featuring new changes including improvements to the matchmaking system, new campaign quests to investigate the Howler, and free loadout runs. Free loadout runs let Prospectors drop down to the surface with free basic gear provided by the faction of their choice, then let them keep everything as long as they safely evacuate.

Season 3 has much more that will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

Life is Strange 2 Out Now on Nintendo Switch

2023/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

SQUARE ENIX® has today launched the award-winning Life is Strange™ 2 on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Play the critically acclaimed Life is Strange 2 on-the-go for the very first time on Nintendo Switch. Life is Strange 2 is a narrative-adventure in which your decisions influence both the game’s story and characters. Experience life on the road and the new, interesting, and sometimes dangerous people and situations you encounter when you step off the beaten path.

Michel Koch, Co-creator of Life is Strange 2 states: “I’m thrilled to be able to experience the incredible journey of Sean and Daniel on the Switch! It’s amazing to explore the game on the go, and I’m sure that new players will love the characters and the world they will uncover.”

Join the Diaz brothers for the journey of a lifetime on Nintendo Switch– the choices you make along this trip will define them forever.

Life is Strange 2 is available to buy now from the Nintendo eShop.

Storm King Comics Unveils John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids Graphic Novel

2023/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Comics News, Geek News, News

Storm King Comics is thrilled to announce that the publishing house’s middle-grade graphic novel FETCH: BOOK ONE: THE JOURNEY will become available for purchase on February 8, 2023. The Greek mythological fantasy story will be published under the John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids imprint, led by CEO Sandy King Carpenter and creative partner/husband John Carpenter, also famous for respectively producing and directing iconic horror films such as They Live and In the Mouth of Madness together

Storm Kids Cover

Scribed by Mike Sizemore and illustrated by artist Dave Kennedy (John Carpenter’s Tales of Science Fiction: Vortex, John Carpenter’s Tales For a HalloweeNight), with colors by Pete Kennedy and letters by Janice Chiang (Superman Smashes the Klan), Fetch: Book One: The Journey kicks off the 2023 slate of the John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids imprint. The release coincides with the 10th anniversary of Storm King Comics, the first comic book publishing company to be founded by a woman, producing legend Sandy King Carpenter.

Fetch: Book One: The Journey follows 12-year-old Danni, who is struggling to get over the loss of her dog, Pirate. At school, a friendly new teacher lends her an old school book that reveals to her the world of Greek mythology. Intrigued by the stories, Danni devours the book, stumbling across an illustration that looks familiar…She leaves the house in the dead of night, seeking out what she thinks could be the gate to Hades, the Greek Underworld, and perhaps a way to bring her dog back to the land of the living.

What Danni didn’t expect was that her younger brother, Sammy, would sneakily follow her to tag along or that once in the Underworld she’d need a guide…her pick being the legendary Odysseus. On the flip side, two 21st century kids on a quest to save their dead dog was the last thing Odysseus was expecting. Adventuring in the Underworld since the fall of Troy, Odysseus is the last of his kind, a true Hero. But with enemies leaping on them at every turn and monsters and gods to overcome, this may be his toughest odyssey yet!

John Carpenter Presents Storm Kids is the home of award-winning middle-grade and YA titles such as the Eisner-nominated Stanley’s Ghost (2021), and The Grimms Town Terror Tales: Rise Of The Candy Creeper, chosen for a Foreword Indie Fab Award Honorable Mention in 2021. Other books in the imprint include spooky Halloween kitten adventure The Yard Gang, horrifying monster thriller Sacred Hearts, dystopian sci-fi tale Hyperbreed, and transformative YA horror series Monica Bleue: a Werewolf Story. More information on the Storm Kids imprint can be found on Storm King’s site linked here.

Storm King Comics was founded in 2012 by CEO Sandy King Carpenter. She and husband/creative partner, John Carpenter, released their first comic, Asylum, ten years ago in 2013. With over 100 comic and graphic novel titles published, Storm King has brought together some of the best creators in the world to craft original horror, sci-fi, and fantasy tales. Sandy King Carpenter has utilized her extensive background in entertainment—as a horror film producer and professional—to build a successful comic book company from the ground up. She has shepherded Fetch throughout the creative process, working hand-in-hand with writer Mike Sizemore, artist Dave Kennedy, and managing editor Sean Sobczak.

“Editing a story by Mike Sizemore is always an adventure in and of itself. He has a worldview that takes me on a journey even when I’m in the process of evaluating, proofing and supporting the work as it evolves. We’re an open team, sharing ideas from concept through rough draft and layouts. Dave Kennedy, the artist, shares a brain with Mike, his longtime collaborator, and really brings the characters to life. And Dave’s brother, Pete, is brilliant with the colors. Sean Sobczak, our managing editor, keeps everything running smoothly and then our letter artist, Janice Chiang, comes in and brings the final hit of magic.”

Fetch: Book One: The Journey will be available Feb 8th at comic shops and digitally online at GlobalComix. It will be available at book stores Feb 21st. For more information, please visit https://stormkingcomics.com/.

Dungeons & Dragons Keys from the Golden Vault Adventure Book Announced

2023/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

D&D players are not strangers to impossible missions. A perilous heist requires careful strategizing followed by daredevil antics when something unexpected happens and the players’ plan goes sideways. Dungeons & Dragons invites players to experience the thrill, drama, strategy, and intrigue of the heist genre in Keys from the Golden Vault, the latest Dungeons & Dragons book of adventures. Keys from the Golden Vault will be released in North America on February 21, 2023 and on March 24, 2023 in the UK/EMEA.

“A secret organization called the Golden Vault sends mission briefings to its operatives—the adventurers!—in the form of magical, golden keys that are inserted into what looks like a mundane music box. Instead of a pretty tune, though, the music box then provides a recording with all the information needed for the adventurers to hunt a particular item of interest,” said Amanda Hamon, senior game designer on the D&D Team and co-lead designer of Keys from the Golden Vault. “It’s up to the adventurers to do the reconnaissance necessary to circumvent any defenses and pull off a legendary heist. Teamwork is paramount, because as so often happens in these capers, something will go wrong, and creative thinking could save the day!”

The Golden Vault is rumored to be associated with metallic dragons and based on one of the good-aligned Outer Planes. Its operatives help the downtrodden and innocent when the law can’t. The organization’s motto is: “Do good, no matter the cost.”

D&D players can live out their fantasies of running a caper like one they might have seen on the silver screen in movies such as Mission: Impossible; Ocean’s 11; or even The Great Muppet Caper. The thirteen adventures in Keys from the Golden Vault range from levels 1 to 11. They can be played as one-offs dropped into ongoing campaigns, or run as a campaign of heists perpetrated by the same crew.

“Each adventure includes two full-page maps: one that players can use to plan their heist, and another the Dungeon Master uses to run the adventure,” said Chris Perkins, Story Architect of the D&D Team and co-lead of Keys from the Golden Vault. “The players’ map, however, is often unreliable or incomplete.”

Keys from the Golden Vault has an alternate cover by Simen Meyer, available only through game stores, and an evergreen cover by Anna Podedworna, available in North America on February 21, 2023. Fans who pre-order the digital/physical bundle at dndstore.wizards.com will be able to access the digital release on February 7, 2023.

Corsair Unveils New VENGEANCE 8100 Series Gaming PCs

2023/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

CORSAIR®, a world leader in high-performance gear and systems for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, today announced two new models for its lineup of VENGEANCE Gaming PCs – the VENGEANCE a8100 and i8100. Both systems offer world-class performance with the powerful NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 graphics card, as well as the latest Intel® or AMD processors available. Experience advanced ray tracing, smooth 4K gaming performance, and more.

The NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4090 is the fastest gaming graphics card available to date. It’s powered by the ultra-efficient NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture which delivers a quantum leap in both performance and AI-powered graphics. Experience lifelike virtual worlds with ray tracing and ultra-high FPS gaming with the lowest latency. 16,384 CUDA cores and 24GB of GDDR6X Memory offer unprecedented workflow acceleration and enable content creators to move forward with confidence. Bring home a new level of power for projects on applications like Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, and Blender. For improved, beautiful image quality, look no further than the latest VENGEANCE Gaming PCs to meet both your gaming and content creation needs.

On top of its spectacular performance, the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a8100 and CORSAIR VENGEANCE i8100 are also built with CORSAIR’s lineup of dependable hardware. Enjoy innovative cooling with the iCUE H150i ELITE CAPPELIX Liquid CPU Cooler, 64GB (2x32GB) of DOMINATOR Platinum DDR5 DRAM, two 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage drives, and more. Aside from the record-breaking performance available with the systems today, the 5000T VENGEANCE presents a beautiful, unique aesthetic, accented lighting via 160 integrated RGB LEDs, and easy access to upgradability with its innovative design. An exceptional 1000W 80+ GOLD Power Supply Unit and Z790 Motherboard, also prepare the systems to stand the test of time. Dependable Liquid CPU cooling and maximum airflow provided by the 5000T guarantees that the system’s top-tier hardware runs at peak performance and also promotes increased lifespans.

With the help of the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, alongside the strongest desktop processors from either Intel or AMD, the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a8100 and CORSAIR VENGEANCE i8100 redefine the expectations of a top-of-the-line PC gaming experience.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR VENGEANCE a8100 and CORSAIR VENGEANCE i8100 are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore in North America. For up-to-date availability information, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

The CORSAIR VENGEANCE a8100 and CORSAIR VENGEANCE i8100 are backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a8100 and CORSAIR VENGEANCE i8100, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a8100, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/vengeance-a8100

To learn more about the CORSAIR VENGEANCE i8100, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/vengeance-i8100

For a complete list of all CORSAIR systems, please visit:

http://corsair.com/gaming-pcs

Psychological Horror Game Paranoid Demo Out Now

2023/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

We invite you to check out the trailer of our new psychological horror – Paranoid. The demo will be available to anyone interested on 6th February, during the Steam Next Fest event. The full version of the game will be released during Halloween 2023!

About Paranoid
The game tells the story of Patrick Calman, a 31-year-old man who lost his entire family in mysterious circumstances – his parents died brutally, and his sister suddenly disappeared for unknown reasons. The trauma of losing loved ones shattered Patrick’s psyche and turned his own apartment into a prison. The only member of Patrick’s family left alive is his sister, who disappeared more than 10 years ago. One day, he receives a phone call, and the voice in the receiver seems to belong to his lost sibling. She announces her arrival – several years after her disappearance. The whole event forces Patrick to break his previous life of isolation, exposing himself to nightmarish experiences bordering on madness.

Dixit Disney Edition Announced

2023/02/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, innovative board game publisher Libellud announced its first collaboration with Disney, the world’s premier entertainment company, with the introduction of Dixit Disney. This new, standalone game in the Dixit universe, is based on the beloved themes and characters found in Disney and Pixar films.

Dixit Disney is a simple and lighthearted game of storytelling, interpretation, and guesswork. Players will be challenged and delighted as they reveal a series of cards featuring gorgeous Disney-themed images. Their connection: an enigmatic statement centered on one of the revealed cards. Find the correct image and score points. With 84 new cards based on iconic Disney & Pixar films, from Steamboat Willie to Turning Red, Dixit Disney will captivate players.

The game’s enchanting artwork, by Illustrator Natalie Dombois, took two years from conception to completion. Creating the 84 cards (each based on one of 84 Disney and Pixar films) relied on a meticulous process, comprised of multiple stages, and involving contributions from the entire Libellud team – over 500 written proposals! The finished images pay tribute to Disney’ iconic themes, while staying true to the layered concepts in the Dixit universe.  

Dixit Disney Edition

“We’re really excited about this collaboration,” says Libellud Head of Studio, Mathieu Aubert. “Dixit Disney brings together two beloved brands, who share values of creativity, inspiration and a commitment to quality. This partnership and the opportunity to create artwork from the Disney universe are a dream come true and we cannot wait to bring the game to fans across the globe.” 

An engaging way to spend time connecting with family and friends, Dixit Disney will launch first in the U.S. at Barnes and Noble as part of their “First to Market” program in fall 2023 for an MSRP of $39.99 USD.

Dixit Disney – Key Features and Components 

  • Magical game of imagery and storytelling, based on the world of Disney 
  • 84 new and beautifully illustrated cards by Natalie Dombois 
  • Compatible with past and future Dixit Universe games and expansions 
  • 6 Wooden, Disney-shaped meeples  
  • 6 Voting dials 
  • Game board 
  • Plastic tray 
  • Rulebook 
  • Played using the same rules as the base game and includes new material from the Dixit 3-to-8-player refresh
  • Supports 3 – 6 players 
  • Designed for ages 8+ 
  • Duration of ~30 minutes