Alpha Squad has just been given their final mission – they must descend further into hell to destroy Project Ragnarök and bring the nightmare to an end once and for all. The new Ragnarök Campaign & Character Pack for Zombie Army 4: Dead War contains a two-part campaign mission as well as new outfits for Karl, Marie and Josiah and is available now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store, Google Stadia and the newly released Nintendo Switch version. Additionally, all Zombie Army 4 players will also receive the new “Death Collector” Horde Map free as part of an update today.
Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful video games developers and publishers, has released a hellish new trailer showcasing the content from the Season Four pack:
In the new mission, the few surviving members of the cult have retreated deep into hell and put the mysterious Projekt Ragnarök into effect. With the help of Schweiger, Alpha Squad need to stop the plan which threatens to destroy the world.
The Ragnarök Campaign & Character Pack contains:
Ragnarök Campaign – Parts I & II
Future Karl Outfit – Two Hats for Karl (Robot Eye + Ballistic Helmet)
Marie Lounge Singer Outfit – Two Hats for Marie (Tilt Hat + Quick Disguise Kit)
Josiah Detective Outfit – Two Hats for Josiah (Detective Fedora + Sunglasses)
Developed by Rebellion in partnership with Flix Interactive and Radical Forge, the Ragnarök Campaign & Character Pack is available now for $14.99. The items are also available to purchase individually. Zombie Army 4: Dead War is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Epic Games Store, Steam, Microsoft Store and Google Stadia. It’s also playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with upgraded new-gen features.
Thunderful & Megagon Industries are feeling extra groovy this spring, announcing that starting today, players who missed out on Season 6 of Daily Rides have a second chance with a season recap of the far out Swinging Sixties-inspired Flower Power Daily Rides update available now for Lonely Mountains: Downhill. This season brings back the psychedelic floral patterns of the summer of love to the game, truly making you one with nature. Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available now on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, and PC (Steam®). The game is verified for Steam Deck.
Players wanting to feel the good vibrations of the mountain trails will be totally stoked to see all the funky outfits and accessories that they can unlock:
Party like it’s 1969 with the Woodstock outfit.
Experience being the legendary headline act with the Jimmy outfit.
Don your flared dungarees and chillax with the Groove outfit.
Spread the love with the Flower Power paint job, giving your bike a funky basket filled with a bouquet and flowers wrapped around your frame.
Two backpacks can be unlocked too! Make love not war with the Peacebag or get in the hippie spirit with the flower Garland – right on, man.
Daily Rides is a cross-platform daily leaderboard competition. Each day a trail will be selected randomly, complete with new obstacles and gameplay modifiers. The 4 week season offers up a new theme with unlockable cosmetic rewards for participants. Do you have what it takes to dominate the season? Get riding and see if you can rise to the top of the leaderboard!
Keep an eye out on our Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages to stay up-to-date on all the latest straight from the mountain peaks.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill was initially released on October 23rd in 2019. During its first year, the game has been a hit amongst players and critics alike; resulting in more than one million players (2.5 million as of December 2021). The game won awards such as “Best Indie Game” at the German Developer Awards and “Best International Indie Game” at Poznan Game Arena.
Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available now on Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, PC (Steam® and Windows 10 via the Microsoft store) and Mac (Steam®). Lonely Mountains: Downhill is verified for Steam Deck. A demo for Lonely Mountains: Downhill is available on Steam® and Nintendo Switch™, so if you are on the fence download it and head down the first trail of the Sierra Rivera mountain.
For more information about Lonely Mountains: Downhill please visit the official website: https://lonelymountains.com/
NACON is proud to announce the creation of a new label for its Italian development studio: Nacon Studio Milan. This new entity will include RaceWard Studio, which specialises in racing games, and other teams as it seeks to diversify its offering.
Made up of video game industry veterans, the Italian studio recently developed the game RiMS Racing, a new motorcycling game concept combining racing and mechanics, for which the developers took realism and customization to new heights.
With positive feedback from players and support from Nacon, the studio is continuing to rise in stature and grow by hiring new talent. Nacon Studio Milan now has two areas of expertise: development of racing games by the RaceWard team and action/adventure games by another team. And there is still the option to explore other game genres.
Nacon Studio Milan recently moved to large offices in the city centre, where many talented developers can fulfill their ambitions and work on the latest projects.
The teams are currently working on a brand-new project: a survival game based on one of the world’s most popular film franchises. The studio is therefore looking to increase the size of its team to develop this new and ambitious project.
“We are proud of the direction we are heading in. Originally a team of racing experts, the studio has grown quickly, and our new talent has given us the desire to explore new territory. That’s why we decided to broaden our horizons and try another type of game. We are looking forward to presenting this new project to the world. Our family is growing and we are hoping to welcome new members soon as we build our team,” said Marco Ponte, CEO of Nacon Studio Milan.
More details about the new project will be shared in 2022.
Fracked, the trailblazing and critically acclaimed VR action-adventure game from nDreams, is out now on Viveport, Steam and the Rift Store. The game is also available to all Viveport Infinity members from today.
Fracked is natively compatible with HTC Vive Pro, Valve Index and Rift S headsets, while Meta Quest and Quest 2 owners can get involved in the action via the Oculus Link Cable or Air Link.
In Fracked, you are a reluctant hero, stuck deep inside a remote mountain facility and forced into a final stand between the planet and the ‘Fracked’ – an army of gun-wielding, interdimensional enemies. There’s no room here for subtlety and stealth, this is bold, brash and uncompromising explosive action! Alone. On the edge. And really fracked off… humanity’s survival is in your hands!
“Fracked allowed us to push action-adventure gameplay in VR to new limits and let players live out their dream as an action hero,” said David Corless, VP of Publishing at nDreams. “We hope PC VR players enjoy the thrill of throwing themselves into Fracked’s exhilarating and intuitive 1:1 gameplay.”
Fracked’s innovative VR gunplay blends improvised run and gun combat with a 1:1 grabbable cover system allowing you to move freely around the battlefield outflanking, outsmarting, and outgunning the Fracked. The game also features free and intuitive no-rails movement on foot, on skis and climbing.
Originally released for PS VR last summer, Fracked’s first-person combat and free movement earned praise from reviewers and the game was featured on multiple ‘Best of 2021’ lists.
For more on Fracked, visit www.ndreams.com or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Intel® Extreme Masters (IEM) returns to the North American continent! June 3-5, 2022, fans are invited to enter the arena of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during DreamHack Dallas to cheer on the world’s best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) teams.
IEM Dallas 2022 marks ESL’s first live event in the Americas in almost three years and will take place at the first full-scale DreamHack festival in nearly 2.5 years. The most recent ESL events on U.S. soil were IEM Chicago and ESL One New York in 2019. At both previous events, a U.S. team eventually secured the trophy. We will know whether this is bound to happen again in just one month.
What’s at Stake
While battling it out for a share of the $250,000 total prize pool, 16 top CS:GO teams will face off starting May 30 to earn a spot in the playoffs and play on stage in front of a live audience. The IEM Katowice 2022 runner-up G2 Esports, the ESL Pro League Season 15 runner-up ENCE Esports, the Danish powerhouse Heroic, the recently signed Cloud9 roster, and the remarkable Australian squad LookingForOrg are all among the qualified teams.
Having a chance to compete on their home turf, Complexity Gaming has also secured its spot in the tournament. They are joined by the two Brazilian squads FURIA Esports and Imperial Esports, who will show whether it’s new blood or the veterans who make the biggest impact. Ninjas in Pyjamas also has a shot at manifesting the effect of their latest roster addition: the young Swede Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin. The Czech organization Entropiq and the German organization MOUZ are the latest two additions to the list as they secured a spot for IEM Dallas by finishing in the top two of the EU Closed Qualifier on May 4.
Furthermore, by securing their spot for IEM Dallas, FaZe Clan will have a chance to earn their third title in the race for the Intel® Grand Slam IV and its $1 million cash prize. To add this desired third out of the four needed wins to their name, they will need to compete with the previous Intel® Grand Slam winners — Astralis, Team Liquid, and Natus Vincere — who all qualified for IEM Dallas as well. In addition, former IEM title holder Team Vitality will also participate in the tournament, offering them the chance to go head-to-head with FaZe Clan in the race to mark their name in CS:GO history.
Finally, the competing teams will be facing off to earn ESL Pro Tour (EPT) points. These EPT points are needed to qualify for and join the already qualified FaZe Clan at IEM Cologne, which will take place in Cologne, Germany, July 5-17.
There is More
For the first time in the history of Intel® Extreme Masters, the event will be hosted by the three-day, immersive gaming-lifestyle festival DreamHack, allowing visitors of the IEM event to enjoy DreamHack Dallas and vice versa.
From a Cosplay Championship, Fighting Game Tournaments, Tabletop Gaming, Indie Games, Live Music concerts, and panels to the beloved and famous Bring-Your-Own-Computer (BYOC) LAN party and an Expo, DreamHack Dallas offers everything gaming under one roof. Combined with the heated-up IEM competition, fans can expect an unforgettable experience.
When and Where to Watch
The group stage of IEM Dallas kicks off on Monday, May 30. Until June 1, two groups of eight teams will battle it out in a double-elimination Bo3. After that, the top three teams of each group will proceed to the playoff stage, taking place live at DreamHack Dallas in the arena of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, on June 3-5. The playoff matches will be single-elimination, with the quarter and semi-finals played out as Bo3, and the Grand Final as Bo5.
Fans tuning in online and watching the matches from around the globe can expect an exciting broadcast filled with extra content. The CS:GO competition can be watched on ESL Gaming’s CS:GO Twitch channel, on live.intelextrememasters.com, and will be broadcasted by our dedicated broadcast partners.
For more information about IEM Dallas, and the latest updates, please visit the official website, and follow ESL CS on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Good Shepherd Entertainment and Ice Code Games have announced that the open beta for Hard West 2, the supernatural sequel to the hit turn-based strategy game experienced by over half a million players, kicks off today on PC via Steam. Running now until June 5, the beta features a small slice of the game’s full campaign and introduces players to some of the special abilities they’ll acquire in their journey through the dark heart of the West.
Hard West 2 ups the ante on the original game in every way. The unique new Bravado system delivers a more aggressive approach to tactics and combat, rewarding you for going on the offensive so you can extend your streak and dish out even more damage. Experience shootouts on the move with dynamic levels that play out in changing environments to recreate the action-packed feeling of high-speed horseback chases and nail-biting train showdowns.
Demolish your adversaries with special abilities like Gin’s Shadow Barrage, which ignores cover and can hit several enemies; Flynn’s Shadow Swap, which lets her trade places with friend or foe; Old Man Bill’s Dead Man’s Revenge, which can hit anyone in line of sight and scales based on the amount of damage he’s taken; and Laughing Deer’s Wild Run, which increases in damage the further he is to the target.
Turn dire situations to your advantage by utilizing Luck, which you’ll gain when taking damage or missing shots and can be used to improve your chance to hit. Obtain new abilities and give your posse additional skills or enhance existing ones when you find and equip cards from the Deck of Haunts.
Key Features:
Conquer the Dark Frontier: When first-class con man Gin Carter raids a legendary “ghost train” in search of gold, he discovers it haunted by the Devil himself! Now Gin must lead a posse of strange outlaws to save his soul in a land claimed by darkness. Explore the frozen wastelands and lawless frontier towns of the Wild West in a desperate battle against the living and undead.
Unleash Your Bravado: Rack up kills to activate the new Bravado State and replenish your Action Points. Rush out of cover, go on the offensive, and chain together stylish kills to extend your streak as you take down anyone or anything brazen enough to stand in your way.
Shootouts on the Move: Hard West 2’s turn-based combat is set in dynamically shifting environments, keeping your brain as busy as your trigger. Let your Western imagination run wild, from horseback chases to tense train holdups, as you hone your strategic skills to a fine edge.
Supercharged Posse: Unearth mysterious playing cards to build your crew’s poker hands. Arm them with guns, explosives, trinkets, or just some beans and whiskey to keep them in top shape.
Unnatural Leader: Responsibility for your growing posse of gunslinging outlaws, witches and other mysterious beings lands at your boots. Make the right calls to get more Loyalty Points and new skills for those closest to you, but choosing poorly will test their commitment to your cause.
The Good, the Bad & the Undead: Wild West folk tales and the occult collide in a character-driven story featuring the voice talents of Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Darien Sills-Evans (Days Gone) and Adam Gifford (The Colony), plus a score by BAFTA Award winner Jason Graves (Dead Space) and story co-written by Origins Awards winner and New York Times bestseller Matt Forbeck (Deadlands).
Hard West 2 is available to wishlist on Steam. Visit www.HardWestGame.com for more information, and join the community on Facebook, Discord and Reddit.
IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that starting this summer, the cinematic thrill of the world’s biggest and best video games are set to arrive in IMAX theaters for the first time when Summer Game Fest Live!, the game industry’s mid-year digital fan celebration, and The Game Awards, the video game industry’s annual year-end awards show, air live in IMAX theaters in the U.S., Canada and United Kingdom.
IMAX’s partnership will begin with Summer Game Fest Live!, set to air live on June 9 at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET from Los Angeles. It will be followed by The Game Awards 2022 in December, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Tickets will go on sale for Summer Game Fest on May 12th at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET.
The 9th annual The Game Awards will celebrate the best games of the year, while also previewing the future of the medium with spectacular world premieres and new announcements. Now the gaming community can gather for the shared experience of blockbuster gameplay reveals, next-generation trailers and surprise new game announcements, hosted by Geoff Keighley and broadcast live in IMAX, the world’s highest quality and most immersive cinema format. IMAX will be broadcasting this event across the Company’s LIVE network, which is currently in over 50 markets in the United States.
“Video games are the most powerful, immersive and spectacular form of entertainment in the world, so it’s only natural to bring them to fans in IMAX, the world’s most immersive cinema format,” said Geoff Keighley, producer, The Game Awards and Summer Game Fest.
“We are thrilled to be a part of these rapidly growing events,” said Megan Colligan, President, IMAX Entertainment and Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. “The two video game events are a part of IMAX’s continued efforts to diversify its content portfolio with more live and interactive events and we are looking forward to being a part of them for years to come.”
CORSAIR® (NASDAQ:CRSR), a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today launched an exciting new addition to its gaming headset lineup: the HS65 SURROUND. This stylish headset features lightweight aluminum-reinforced construction along with plush memory foam for superior comfort while gaming and listening, and introduces innovative Sonarworks SoundID technology that personalizes your audio experience with individually calibrated audio profiles. Available in either black or white to match your setup, the HS65 SURROUND is a fantastic choice for both all-day comfort and high-quality, customized sound.
The HS65 SURROUND is built with an exceptionally lightweight frame for all-day, all-night listening. Its plush leatherette memory foam ear pads are lined with soft fabric that’s easy on the ears, while an adjustable headband fits comfortably on your head. Complete with aluminum-reinforced construction accentuated with a striking mesh grill cup design for durability through years of gameplay, the HS65 SURROUND is just your style.
The HS65 SURROUND utilizes an included USB adapter that fits onto its 3.5mm connector, unlocking in-depth audio customization and Dolby Audio® on PC and Mac. Sonarworks SoundID technology creates your ideal sound profile with a quick, simple, and intuitive assessment of your unique preferences using sample audio clips. The result is an extremely personalized experience rivaling that of professional-grade headphones, without a professional price tag. Connecting via USB also enables Dolby Audio 7.1 surround sound, putting you in the middle of the action so you can pinpoint in-game audio cues that may otherwise be missed.
For other platforms, a universal 3.5mm connection ensures wide compatibility on PS5/PS4, Xbox Series X | S, Switch, mobile, and more. High-quality, custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers deliver excellent sound with the range needed to hear everything on the battlefield on any device. An omni-directional microphone captures your voice loud and clear, with a convenient flip-to-mute function and on-ear volume control to boot.
HS65 SURROUND
“The HS65 SURROUND is a particularly exciting launch for us,” said Aaron Smith, Senior Director of Audio Product Management & Development at CORSAIR. “Thanks to the magic of SoundID, we’ve created a headset that combines the HS Series’ celebrated design and sound quality with the intelligence to learn your personal audio preferences and automatically tailor your listening experience accordingly.”
With a remarkably comfortable modern design, high-quality audio performance, and a range of connection options, the CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND presses play on great sound.
Other Headset Launches
Joining the HS65 SURROUND are three more CORSAIR gaming headsets launching today: the HS80 RGB USB, HS55 STEREO, and HS55 SURROUND. Available in both black and white color options, all four headsets offer gamers exceptional comfort, durable construction, and refined styling that complement great audio performance.
HS80 RGB USB
HS65 SURROUND
HS55 SURROUND
HS55 STEREO
SoundID
X
YES
X
X
3.5mm Connection
X
YES
YES
YES
USB Connection
YES
YES, VIA ADAPTER
YES, VIA ADAPTER
X
Dolby Audio 7.1 Surround Sound on PC
YES
YES
YES
X
Omni-Directional Mic
YES
YES
YES
YES
Flip-to-Mute Function
YES
YES
YES
YES
50mm Neodymium Drivers
YES
YES
YES
YES
Memory Foam Ear Pads
YES
YES
YES
YES
Floating Headband
YES
X
X
X
RGB
YES
X
X
X
High-Res 24bit/96kHz
YES
YES, VIA ADAPTER
YES, VIA ADAPTER
X
MSRP
$99.99
$79.99
$69.99
$59.99
Dolby Audio 7.1 Adapter
Availability, Warranty, and Pricing
The CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND, HS80 RGB USB, HS55 SURROUND, and HS55 STEREO gaming headsets are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.
The CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND, HS80 RGB USB, HS55 SURROUND, and HS55 STEREO gaming headsets are backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND, HS80 RGB USB, HS55 SURROUND, and HS55 STEREO gaming headsets, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
Web Pages
To learn more about the CORSAIR HS65 SURROUND, please visit:
Animal Shelter Simulator is one of the biggest premieres in recent months in Games Incubator’s portfolio. It received a warm welcome and gained many positive reviews. Now the developer has announced a DLC for the game.
Animal Shelter Simulator: Puppies & Kittens will be additional content for the main game. It brings new challenges which will test the players’ skills.
Players can expect a lot of new content with this DLC. It will bring new buildings and decorations to the main game, as well as new healing mechanics. But the most important aspect of it will be the addition of puppies and kittens. These small animals will steal your heart and make you happy when you will find a new home for them. Also, new animations for pets will be added – mostly focused on the mechanics of feeding and playing.
Animal Shelter Simulator: Puppies & Kittens will be released in Q3 of 2022. It will require the main game for playing.
Games Incubator is also sending help to real animal shelters. It has already donated 10 000$ to shelters around the world. It is also raising awareness about the situation of pets and animals in need during the war in Ukraine.
Beat Saber, the popular VR music rhythm game, has today launched a new Electronic Mixtape featuring 10 iconic tracks from artists including Fatboy Slim, Martin Garrix, deadmau5, and more.
Announced last month during the Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, this DLC pack is now available on all VR platforms.
