Author - Jerry Paxton

Yupirtegrad 2: The Lost Station Reveal Trailer

The unique Yupitergrad (2020) will receive a sequel. Let’s back to the VR adventure on the space station! Thanks to the first part of the game created by Gamedust, studio gained great recognition among VR players and reviewers. Its average rating on the Oculus platform is 4.7/5 with over 500 votes. The creators announce that Yupirtegrad 2: The Lost Station is more action-packed, ambitious, and expanded than its predecessor.

Watch the reveal trailer of Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station and get ready for an adventure full of puzzle-solving, wacky humor, spatial stunts, and space acrobatics!

The game will offer an interesting story spiced with a large dose of characteristic humor, combined with the possibility of free exploration of the vast space station, on which our hero finds himself after receiving a mysterious signal. Players will be able to freely explore the environment in virtual reality, swinging on ropes (like space Tarzan), look for hidden secrets and ways to unlock further passages and inaccessible areas. And now, combat comes to that as well.

The mysterious space station will not be completely deserted. Rebellious robots will stand in our way so the game will be even more fast-paced. Creators will equip players with deadly weapons to fight hostile machines. Thanks to that game will be even more action-packed.

Besides combat developers will introduce new mechanics. Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station will be the first modern Metroidvania type of game in VR. Players will be provided with unique equipment (gadgets) that will help them move around the space station and solve various environmental puzzles, including well-known grappling hooks with suction cups for swinging and boosters.

– Our whole team had a great time creating the first Yupitergrad, and on top of that, the game was a success. We still want to swing in space and further develop this world. Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station will be a unique game as it is the first, faithful to the genre, Metroidvania in a VR environment. We are preparing the possibility of acquiring new equipment, searching for ways to open doors, and above all, a lot of freedom moving around the beautiful and detailed space station – said Dominik Strugała, game designer from Gamedust.

The developers announced that Yupitergrad 2: The Lost Station will be released on Oculus Quest and other VR platforms. The game’s Steam card will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Thor: Love and Thunder Teaser Trailer

A new trailer and poster are now available for Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Love and Thunder,” offering long-awaited clues to what’s in store for the God of Thunder. The film finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a journey unlike anything he’s ever faced – a quest for inner peace. But his retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), who seeks the extinction of the gods.

To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi) and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who – to Thor’s surprise – inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late. Directed by Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok,” “Jojo Rabbit”) and produced by Kevin Feige and Brad Winderbaum, “Thor: Love and Thunder” opens in theaters July 8, 2022.

Steelrising Gameplay Video Released

NACON and Spiders are pleased to share the first gameplay video of Steelrising, an alternative version of the French Revolution history in 1789. The player embodies Aegis, the master chief automaton of Eugene Vaucauson, an engineer working for Louis XVI. The game will be available September 8th 2022, on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The video reveals for the first time more than 5 min of gameplay and several levels, highlighting the combat. This trailer also reveals many enemies and illustrates the first bosses that Aegis must face in Steelrising.

In one of the levels, the player is in the workshop of Vaucanson, where the automatons that make up the king’s army are invented. Confronted with several types of mobs, Aegis can select her weapons and objects to try to defeat each enemy. After a carriage ride, the next level is revealed, and with it, the customization options for Aegis’ outfits. The player will also discover the possibilities offered by the grappling hook in the vertical exploration of Parisian buildings. The dash – a system of boosts to be activated at the most opportune moment – also allows the player to move less conventionally and to reveal other facets of the Paris of 1789.

1789 is the year of the storming of the Bastille and the start of the fall of the Monarchy. Steelrising shows us an alternative version of history, asking: what if King Louis XVI, passionate about watchmaking, had conceived an army of automatons capable of putting down this insurrection? Powerful and cruel this army spares no one and violently punishes rebels. Paris is on fire: men, women, and children are systematically massacred.

Aegis, once an automaton dedicated to dancing for the pleasure of the Court, is now a warrior, Marie Antoinette’s bodyguard. Appointed by the Queen, Aegis will have to navigate through a Paris crawling with machines. Each fight with these mechanical enemies is a challenge where the player’s skills are subjected to a tremendous ordeal. Such is the price to pay for those who want to change the course of history.

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Steelrising will be available on September 8 2022 on PC and consoles.

Crimesight Official Launch Trailer

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that PvP multiplayer mystery simulation game CRIMESIGHT is now available globally on Steam®. The bundle edition with “Project Winter” (Other Ocean Interactive) is 10% off now. Don’t miss this opportunity! *The information is subject to change. CRIMESIGHT is currently available for SRP $19.99 on Steam®. Players can also purchase a Deluxe Bundle that includes CRIMESIGHT, the original soundtrack and a total of 144 in-game icons for SRP $29.99. These bonus items can also be purchased separately as DLC.

CRIMESIGHT will be available globally and will support 11 languages – Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (Spain – Spanish) and Portuguese (Brazil-Portuguese).

V Rising Release Date Announced

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios have today announced that V Rising, the upcoming open-world fantasy vampire survival game, will launch on Steam Early Access on May 17th following their successful on-going closed beta. Explore the gothic world of Vardoran in solo or co-op playthroughs this Spring as you control newly awakened vampires on the hunt for blood, fighting against bandits, mythical creatures and the light-wielding Church of Luminance in intense combat encounters.

Learn more about the world of V Rising in the latest Dev Blog:
https://blog.stunlock.com/v-rising-dev-update-11-the-world-of-vardoran/

In V Rising, you need to survive as a newly awakened vampire in a world ruled by humans and rise to become the next Dracula. Feed on blood to gain new powers, hide from the scorching sun, and engage in real-time PvE and PvP combat set in a dark fantasy realm. Raise your castle and invite friends to join as you explore a vast open-world, pillage villages, skirmish with bandits, and delve into the lairs of supernatural beasts. Attack other players’ castles, or become a diplomat in a game of blood, power, and betrayal.

There is still time to Sign up for the V Rising Beta here: https://playvrising.com/signup

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Release Date Trailer

Blackbird Interactive and Focus Entertainment’s acclaimed, zero-g, sandbox spaceship-salvaging game Hardspace: Shipbreaker is blasting out of Steam Early Access on May 24! After nearly two years of regular content additions, the 1.0 version will officially release on PC via Steam, the Microsoft Store and PC Game Pass. Prepare to roll up your sleeves and get to work in the perilous (but profitable!) world of deep-space salvage, where your planning and execution will be put to the test.

Get ready to explore the world of a blue-collar worker salvaging the dangerous husks of decommissioned spaceships. You’ll cut, pull apart and destroy all manner of vessels while contending with reactive, true-to-life, zero-g physics. With several classes of procedurally designed ships, from small transports to large freighters, every vessel is a unique and open-ended challenge for your creative thinking.

Experience a thrilling campaign where your employer – the LYNX Megacorporation – may not be your friend, and your coworkers may be the only people you can trust. Upgrade your tools, take on more and more valuable ships, and recover hazardous materials to pay back your astronomical debt to the Lynx company – without blowing yourself up in the process.

Take a break from the day-to-day work of a shipbreaker and flex your skills in competitive challenges against other players in the R.A.C.E. game mode leaderboards. And if you want to simply relax, hone your technique or just enjoy the calming, meditative nature of high-stakes salvage, you can play on any ship with no limits in the Freeplay game mode.

Want to try the game before launch? Hardspace: Shipbreaker will be playable this month at PAX East, where it was first unveiled and played by the public two years ago! Come visit Focus Entertainment booth #12043 and discover the latest enhancements to the Freeplay game mode.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is also in development for a future release on consoles. For more on the game, visit https://hardspace-shipbreaker.com.

Arcade1UP’s Dragon’s Lair Home Arcade Machine is Available Now

Arcade1UP’s Dragon Lair home arcade machine is available now! The Arcade1Up Dragon’s Lair home arcade cabinet not only features the title game, but also the sequel Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp, and the sci-fi adventure themed Space Ace. All featuring the beloved animation style of Don Bluth, all a phenomenal fun time.

It was stunning then, and it’s stunning now: Arcade1Up is thrilled to release Dragon’s Lair in a home arcade form factor, faithfully reproducing its nostalgic gameplay, and gorgeous cabinet design! In 1983, video game designer Rick Dyer and legendary animator Don Bluth captivated the industry with Dragon’s Lair, a spectacular game that was unlike anything seen before, so ambitious and so advanced that it mesmerized video game players across generations.

With its hand drawn animation, creative levels, and strong dose of sword and sorcery humor, crowds gathered around Dragon’s Lair just to catch a glimpse of this “I can’t believe I’m playing a cartoon!” sensation.

The Arcade1UP Dragon’s Lair home arcade machine retails for $649.99 ($599.99 on sale at the time of this writing). You can find the product page here.

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Universal Studios Hollywood Unveils First Electric Studio Tour Trams

Universal Studios Hollywood debuts the first four electric trams in its fleet of 21 Studio Tour trams. Weather and feature anchor of NBC’s TODAY and Co-host, 3rd Hour of TODAY, Al Roker is featured in a video introduction aboard the trams as part of the guest experience.

“I am extremely proud of this innovative undertaking and our commitment to creating a zero-emissions Studio Tour fleet in collaboration with our parent company and local partners,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “This is just one of many steps we are taking to transform our business in line with Comcast NBCUniversal’s carbon neutral goal, all while pioneering first-class attractions for our guests.”

The world-famous, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour is a hallmark Universal Studios Hollywood attraction that, for over 55 years, has taken millions of guests from around the world through authentic movie and television production studios, featuring iconic sets made famous in blockbuster movies such as “Back to the Future” and dynamic rides such as “Fast & Furious—Supercharged” and “King Kong 360 3-D.”

“The Universal Studio Tour has always been a groundbreaking attraction with lots of thrills, excitement and scary moments. I’m honored to be part of an experience for adults and children to learn about these best-in-class electric trams that will transport them around this iconic studio lot and help the environment,” said Al Roker.

The conversion to electric trams was spearheaded in 2017 by visionaries within the Universal Studios Hollywood technical services department and represents some of the first-ever and largest battery-powered, off-road, high-torque and low speed mass people movers in the U.S.

Full conversion of the 21 trams from diesel-hydraulic engines to electric will help reduce carbon emissions as well as improve the guest experience by reducing noise associated with the diesel-hydraulic engine.

Installation of inductive charging technology from WAVE (Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification) by Ideanomics was a critical factor in the conversion designed to meet the trams’ rigorous daily demands of navigating the Studio’s varying topography. Trams will routinely charge during the normal operation at the start and end of the attraction route. Coupled with a regenerative braking feature, the trams will continue to build up charge when they travel downhill, providing added energy efficiency.

The elaborate clean air conversion design process evolved from a collaboration between Universal Studios Hollywood and L.A.-based Complete Coach Works to reimagine the trams from diesel-hydraulic engines to electric.

The project continues to be made possible by a grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District — the local regulatory agency that works to reduce air pollution in the region — which provides funding to replace older equipment with cleaner ones that are cost-effective while reducing air pollution.  It was also supported by a significant investment from Comcast NBCUniversal and Southern California Edison through its Charge Ready Transport Program.

“It is truly so exciting to see initiatives like Universal Studios Hollywood’s new fleet of electric Studio Tour trams come to fruition — initiatives that show our public and private entities working together to do our part to combat air quality and climate change,” said L.A. Councilmember Nithya Raman. “As a new member of the South Coast Air Quality Management Board, I am looking to broaden these types of collaborations and accelerate the positive impacts they will have for our region and world. Our climate crisis demands we do this.”

More information about Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Regular updates can be found on Universal Studios Hollywood’s Instagram @UniStudios, Twitter @UniStudios and Facebook-Universal Studios Hollywood.

For more information on Comcast NBCUniversal’s environmental efforts, visit the environment page at Comcast.com.

Taito Milestones Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch

ININ Games and TAITO are happy to release the TAITO MILESTONES collection for Nintendo Switch tomorrow, April 15th in Europe and North America! Retro fans can get the special compilation of ten classic games spanning different genres through selected retailers and the Nintendo eShop.

Celebrating TAITO’s legacy!

To celebrate the milestones in their company’s rich history, TAITO combined ten groundbreaking classics from the ‘80s in one amazing collection, including games from several genres – platformer, sports, shooting, puzzle and more:

1981

QIX

1983

Chack’n Pop

1981

SPACE SEEKER

1983

ELEVATOR ACTION

1982

ALPINE SKI

1985

The FairyLand Story

1982

FRONT LINE

1986

HALLEY’S COMET

1982

WILD WESTERN

1987

THE NINJAWARRIORS

Avoid the enemies while filling in the territories on the playfield in QIX – the game that spawned a genre of action-puzzle painting games. Become a skilled ninja and defeat the evil Banglar’s hordes in THE NINJAWARRIORS – one of the games that established TAITO’s in-house sound team Zuntata in gaming music.
The collection represents the innovative ideas that led to TAITO’s arcade dominance at the time. So get ready for a true retro flashback – heading straight to your home screens!

The boxed edition and the digital download version of TAITO MILESTONES for Nintendo Switch will launch tomorrow, April 15th.

Check iningames.com for more information and the latest updates on the game!