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Milestone Announces Return of 90’s Racer Screamer

2024/12/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

During The Game Awards 2024, Milestone, one of the leading and longest-established racing game developers globally, unveiled a teaser trailer announcing the return of Screamer, the 1995 title that pushed the boundaries of racing games, set a new benchmark in the genre, and brought the excitement of virtual races from arcades into players’ homes.

Watch the Screamer teaser trailer here:

Embracing the trailblazing spirit of the original, Milestone has reimagined its most iconic IP, combining over 30 years of expertise in racing games to craft a brand-new experience with standout fighting mechanics destined to leave a lasting impact on the genre, just as the original did in the ’90s.

This brand-new Screamer seamlessly blends high-octane arcade action with revolutionary gameplay dynamics and a deep storyline enriched by interwoven character arcs. Drawing inspiration from anime and manga from the ’80s and ’90s, the game’s narrative and visual framework will be its beating heart and soul. The game features contributions from industry-leading partners, including animated cutscenes created in collaboration with Polygon Pictures—one of the oldest and most renowned Japanese animation studios—and the acclaimed American actor Troy Baker, one of gaming’s most recognizable voices.

Combining plot themes of human will, revenge, love, and greed with classic sci-fi imagery, Screamer immerses players in the clash between personal desires and external forces that seek to control them. This journey unfolds through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters involved in a street racing tournament organized by a mysterious figure.

Scheduled for release in 2026, Screamer will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Mafia: The Old Country – The Initiation Trailer

2024/12/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, 2K and Hangar 13 released a new trailer for Mafia: The Old Country, introducing the brutal criminal underworld of 1900s Sicily at The Game Awards. Marking the start of a new crime saga for the acclaimed Mafia franchise, Mafia: The Old Country is an all-new story set in the Mafia universe, harkening back to the roots of organized crime with a compelling new cast of characters.

As a linear, narrative-driven game, Mafia: The Old Country is a focused package perfect for fans looking to engross themselves in an unfamiliar world of danger and intrigue. The graphically stunning cinematic experience features a story grounded in the brutal world of organized crime that authentically immerses players with dangerous combat systems featuring high-stakes, grounded stealth and gunplay mechanics.

Mafia: The Old Country introduces a new, original protagonist for players to embody. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when skill with a stiletto blade was a deadly asset, a lupara sawed-off shotgun was a go-to firearm, murderous vendettas raged for decades, and mafiosi patrolled their protection rackets on foot, horseback, or behind the wheel of turn-of-the-century motorcars.

Through grit and determination, Enzo has survived a childhood of indentured labor in Sicily’s hellish sulfur mines. Now, through a twist of fate, he has the opportunity to join Don Torrisi’s crime family, and will do whatever it takes to carve out a better life for himself. By swearing an oath, Enzo has committed himself to the Torrisi family’s code of honor, with all the power and hardship it entails. He must never forget this simple truth: Family Takes Sacrifice.

“Mafia: The Old Country is a love letter to old-style, gritty Mafia stories where players can uncover the origins of organized crime,” said Nick Baynes, President of Hangar 13, “Everyone at Hangar 13 is committed to creating the most authentic and intense story of the franchise, and we can’t wait for players to experience the journey with Enzo.”

First established in 2002 with the launch of the landmark game Mafia, the franchise has sold-in more than 35 million copies across consoles and PC. Hangar 13 has spent 22 years immersing players in brutal Mafia worlds, and now these franchise veterans are focused on Mafia: The Old Country.

For the latest information on Mafia: The Old Country, wishlist the game, visit mafiagame.com, and follow the game across YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.

Mafia: The Old Country is currently rated RP – Mature by the ESRB.

Hangar 13 is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Wargaming Announces Steel Hunters

2024/12/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Wargaming, the award-winning online game developer and publisher behind the hit World of Tanks and World of Warships Franchises, is proud to announce its new original IP – Steel Hunters – a free-to-play, mech hero shooter that uniquely blends Battle Royale and Extraction mechanics.

The game offers an intense mech power fantasy where you control formidable mechanical giants – Hunters – and participate in action-packed battles, pursuing various objectives to level up and acquire gear. Each Hunter comes with its own distinct playstyle, unique ability kits and progression systems that allow for a variety of strategy and tactics to outmatch opponents as they push toward the final showdown at the extraction point.

“This is a massive moment for Wargaming,” said Victor Kislyi, Wargaming CEO. “We are best known for creating immersive and sustainable digital hobbies for millions of gamers around the world. With Steel Hunters, we’re pushing past our boundaries and bringing something completely new. Our ambition is to create one of the most exhilarating and compelling mech experiences ever.”

“Steel Hunters is the result of incredible teamwork and dedication of our talented people in Guildford, Prague and our studios around the world,” said Mike McDonald, Product Director. “Over the past 3 years, we’ve worked relentlessly to create a game that offers a unique take on the mech shooter space by combining elements of different genres into one compelling mix. Today we’re finally ready to show players what we’ve been building.”

Set in a futuristic world, Steel Hunters tells the story of humanity’s fight for survival following a catastrophic event. To secure a rare extraterrestrial resource called Starfall, Hunters were created. In their clash for domination, Corporations and Factions transformed Hunters into fearsome combat machines, used in the race to conquer the scarce resource across the ruins of a green but abandoned Earth.

The time has come to embrace the power of a mighty Steel Hunter and prepare to join the action! Don’t wait another minute and sign up for our exclusive 10-day closed playtest, available for PC players via:

https://steelhunters.com/soon

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1691340

Crimson Desert Release Date Trailer

2024/12/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

ust now at The Game Awards, Pearl Abyss unveiled an exhilarating new gameplay showcase for Crimson Desert and confirmed its planned release for Q4 2025. The game will launch on PC (Steam), Mac OS, and consoles (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S). Starting today, players can add Crimson Desert to their wishlist on Steam, the PlayStation Store, and Microsoft Store.

Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Players follow Kliff, leader of the Greymanes — a band of battle-hardened mercenaries — who must fight to save Pywel from an impending catastrophe. As they explore the vast landscapes of Pywel, players will engage in intense battles, defeat formidable monsters, collect valuable loot, and follow the story of the Greymanes’ journey with next-generation visuals.

In tonight’s trailer, Crimson Desert showed off new gameplay, including:

  • Combat Systems and Dynamic Playstyles: Crimson Desert promises an exhilarating and strategically rich combat experience, where Kliff faces off against foes and formidable bosses in epic, large-scale battles. Whether engaging in intense one-on-one duels or battling through massive hordes of relentless foes, each encounter offers a dynamic and thrilling challenge. As Kliff ventures through vast, action-packed zones, he confronts powerful enemies and takes on monumental boss fights. By defeating these mighty adversaries, he unlocks unique weapons and armor, gaining new abilities that enhance his combat style and prepare him for the even deadlier threats that lie ahead.
  • Soar Through the Skies: Command, ride, and control wyverns for exhilarating aerial combat, unleashing fiery attacks on your enemies.
  • Explore the Breathtaking Open-World of Pywel: Ascend to mysterious locations, glide seamlessly from the skies to the ground or ride a trusty steed to experience Pywel’s fully realized world, brought to life by the next-generation BlackSpace Engine, with dynamic weather, time, and environmental changes.
  • Immersive Open-World Action: Beyond combat, enjoy rock climbing, gliding, fishing, cooking, and so much more. Explore a vast, interconnected world of Pywel, featuring mechanized villages, intricate puzzles, and interactive aerial Abysses that promise endless discovery.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Reveal Trailer

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher Dotemu (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4) and developer The Game Kitchen (Blasphemous series) have announced NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound, a 2D sidescrolling action platformer channeling the classic and modern NINJA GAIDEN trilogies from KOEI TECMO GAMES in a brand new adventure, coming to PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in Summer 2025. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s surprise reveal delighted fans today as part of The Game Awards, where the announcement trailer debuted the first look at NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s spectacular, thrilling gameplay.

A new hero, Kenji Mozu, emerges in NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. The story picks up in Hayabusa Village after Ryu Hayabusa heads to America to avenge his father’s death, as told in the NES version of NINJA GAIDEN. Suddenly, the veil between the human and demon worlds has torn, opening a doorway to darkness in Hayabusa Village. Kenji Mozu, a young ninja of the Hayabusa clan, throws himself into battle, determined to protect his village and its people from a looming demonic threat in this dark and dangerous era.

Featuring a mastery of the high-speed, challenging combat the series is known for, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound’s sidescrolling action is immediately welcoming to newcomers – while offering a steep, rewarding sense of difficulty and intricate technical depth that will challenge the blade of even a seasoned ninja. Brutally slash through an array of fiendish foes and demons while avoiding deadly fiery traps, spike pits, chasms and more.

The young ninja, Kenji Mozu’s high-stakes quest develops with showstopping fights against powerful, boss-caliber behemoths. With upgradable abilities, hidden collectibles, optional mission objectives and more, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is an engrossing modernization of the tense, satisfyingly swift battles and precise, skill-demanding platforming the series is known for.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound features exquisite pixel art, evoking the classic title while bringing a lush field and menacing cast of enemies to life through striking, wonderfully intricate detail. The dynamic action, paired with a pitch-perfect soundtrack featuring contributions from special guest composers, promises players an unforgettable experience.

To get the drop on all future NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound updates, wishlist the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/NINJA_GAIDEN_Ragebound/), dash to https://www.dotemu.com/ and follow @Dotemu and @TheGameKitchen on X.

Tactical Adventures Unveils Solasta II

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

At The Game Awards, indie studio Tactical Adventures unveiled Solasta II, the ambitious sequel to their beloved tabletop-inspired RPG. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Solasta II is set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2025, with a free playable demo due for release early next year. Tactical Adventures are excited to work with the community once again to refine and shape Solasta II into the ultimate TTRPG experience.

Watch the first trailer and step into the mysterious world of Neokos:

Decades after the events of Solasta: Crown of the Magister (2021), Solasta II transports players to the vibrant high-fantasy realm of Neokos—a land of breathtaking beauty teetering on the edge of ruin at the hands of Shadwyn, an all-powerful being brought to life by Amelia Tyler (Baldur’s Gate 3, Hades II). As her endless tide of corruption spreads across the continent, a band of valiant adventurers rises to the challenge. While navigating towering landscapes to contending with political factions vying for power and fighting fearsome foes, players must make wise decisions to end an ancient feud before it engulfs the lands in bloodshed and strife.

Mathieu Girard, Creative Director, shared, “Our team of 35 combines deep expertise with a passion for crafting immersive and challenging gaming experiences. With our first game, we started as a Kickstarter success story, building on the SRD 5.1 ruleset to create a tactical RPG that has resonated with over 1.5 million players. Now, with Solasta II, we’re taking all that even further – pushing the system with fresh takes on tactical depth, fun and accessibility. Players will explore Neokos, a new continent brimming with magic, colossal landscapes and discover unprecedented lore, while facing the growing force of Shadwyn, a charismatic villain driven by a relentless desire to reclaim her lost power.

This project is powered by ambition, respect for our players and a shared belief in the strength of what we’re building together. We can’t wait for everyone to get their hands on it and tell us what they think!”

Players will roll the dice with the D20 system, create their party and embark on a quest filled with strategy, magic and intrigue. With Solasta II, Tactical Adventures aims to deliver a truly immersive experience featuring deep tactical combat and a wealth of exciting features.

Key Features Include:

  • Complete Party Management and Customization – Create and develop your own party of four adventurers, all fully voiced and each fully customizable with unique skills and abilities.
  • 1-4 Player Online Co-op – Team up with others online to strategize and share tactical triumphs.
  • Turn-Based Tactical Combat – Master tactical combat, utilizing the full depth of the D&D 5E ruleset for immersive, strategic battles.
  • Unreal Engine 5 – Experience cutting-edge visuals and immersive environments.
  • Console Optimization – Designed for seamless play with console pads delivering an experience on par with mouse and keyboard.

The Witcher IV Announced at The Game Awards 2024

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

CD PROJEKT RED proudly unveiled a first look at The Witcher IV — the first game in the new Witcher saga — at The Game Awards 2024 in Los Angeles with a cinematic trailer.

Snapshot:

  • The nearly six-minute trailer offers a first look at Ciri as the protagonist she takes on a witcher contract in a remote village terrorized for generations by a monster demanding ritual sacrifice.
  • The Witcher IV is being developed using customized Unreal Engine 5 technology; the cinematic trailer is pre-rendered in a custom build of Unreal Engine 5 on an unannounced NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU.
  • A follow-up to one of the most acclaimed RPGs of all time, The Witcher IV aims to be the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date.

During this year’s The Game Awards, CD PROJEKT RED offered a first look at The Witcher IV, previously known by its codename Polaris. The game, a successor to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — considered one of the most acclaimed games of all time — marks the beginning of a new Witcher saga with Ciri stepping into the role of the protagonist.

“We’re kicking off a brand-new Witcher saga, this time with Ciri as the heart of the story!” said Sebastian Kalemba, Game Director. “It feels so good to finally be able to say those words — for the longest time we knew that we wanted Ciri to be the protagonist of The Witcher IV; it just felt natural to us and we believe that Ciri deserves it. In this game we want to explore what it means to truly become a witcher by following Ciri on her Path. This trailer is a taste of both that, and just how dark and grounded the world of The Witcher can be.”

In the nearly six-minute trailer, viewers were introduced to Ciri, the adopted daughter of Geralt of Rivia, as she takes on a witcher contract in a remote village that has been terrorized for generations by a fearsome monster demanding human sacrifices. Framed as a short, self-contained Witcher story, the trailer showcases Ciri’s new abilities and tools, including a chain and advanced magic powers.

At the heart of the trailer is Ciri’s perspective as an outsider to the village. As the villagers say goodbye to one of their own — a young girl they are preparing for a traditional ritual sacrifice — Ciri chooses to intervene. Aiming to slay the beast and save the girl at the same time, Ciri finds herself at odds with the prejudices and superstitions of the people she tries to protect, leading her to confront a painful witcher lesson: that monsters come in all forms.

The trailer is pre-rendered in a custom build of Unreal Engine 5 on an unannounced NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU. Powered by the same tech that The Witcher IV is built on, using assets and models from the game itself, it aims to provide players with a cinematic look at the kind of experience the game is aspiring to provide. The trailer was created through a close collaboration between CD PROJEKT RED and Platige Image, who are no strangers to The Witcher universe, having been responsible for intro cinematics in the previous installments of the series.

The Witcher IV is a single-player, open-world RPG from CD PROJEKT RED. At the start of a new saga, players take on the role of Ciri and embark on a journey through a brutal dark fantasy world. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, it aims to be the most immersive and ambitious open-world Witcher game to date.

For more information on The Witcher IV, please visit the official website. More information about The Witcher series can be found on the official website, X, and Facebook.

SQUAD 44 The Pacific Front Announcement Trailer

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Want action? Apply to the nearest recruiting station to join Squad 44as they storm the beaches of in its latest Free Weekend, and prepare for the launch of its next Major Update: The Pacific Front. Jump into Squad 44 with your friends for free from Thursday, December 12th to Monday, December 16th in preparation for The Pacific Front launching early next year. Squad 44is out now on Steam for $26.99 USD.

Update 1.5, live now, adds some reworked features and showcases some upcoming content for The Pacific Front Update, coming in early 2025.

New Game Mode | Seeding
  • Seeding is a tailored game mode similar to a small-scale Advance and Secure match, with all weapons and roles unlocked and available to all. This allows players the opportunity to get to grips with a wider array of faction-specific weapons than they would on any other game modes, often in much closer engagements than they may be used to.

New Museum/Shooting Range

  • Set in a sealed-off section of the London Underground
  • Features all the weapons in the game
  • Gives a sneak peak at the Imperial Japanese Army and US Marine Corps faction characters

Improved Game Mechanics

  • The Stamina system has been reworked to be more forgiving and reduce the player’s dependency on the canteen.
  • Changes to player movement have been made to give the player a more realistic movement feel
  • A machine gun overheating and barrel change feature has been added to the game to increase the levels of immersion for MG players
  • New full screen map allowing use of mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out
  • New faction specific SFX have been added for death and wounded calls, and for tanks to simulate loader drills
  • New weapon specific SFX have been added to various grenades
  • Improved animations on a number of weapons.

DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 Is Coming Back To Los Angeles This January

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc., in collaboration with Capsule Corporation Tokyo, SHUEISHA and TOEI ANIMATION, today announced more information about DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 program. Packed with exciting content from the world of DRAGON BALL, this year’s event will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in LA from Saturday, January 18 through Sunday, January 19, 2025. The event is free with registration open now for interested attendees. Exclusive merchandise will be available at DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 including items celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original DRAGON BALL series.

To access DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 exclusive merch and for event details and registration, please visit the official DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 website at https://store.bandainamcoent.com/games/brands/dragon-ball/dragon-ball-games-battle-hour-2025/

The fifth annual DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour will once again gather fans from around the world, delivering a unique experience that combines the latest information about the DRAGON BALL franchise with exhibitions showcasing everything from the original manga and anime to the latest movies, games, figures, and toys. This year’s event promises to be bigger than ever and will feature the first official competition for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO, which launched this past October and sold more than 3 million units in its first 24 hours from release. The DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO DRAMATIC SHOWDOWN! will focus less on true esports competition and instead draw from the game’s epic roster of characters and feature special rules to create an exciting and enjoyable competitive experience for players and spectators. This year’s DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour will also hold tournaments drawing top players for the World Tour 2024/20225 Finals for DRAGON BALL FighterZ and World Championship 2024 competitions for both DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME MASTERS and DRAGON BALL SUPER CARD GAME FUSION WORLD.

DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 tournament matches will be available for viewing via a simultaneous global livestream. For details on how to watch and information on the streamed tournaments, please visit the official “Dragon Ball Games Battle Hour 2025” website (https://dbgbh.bn-ent.net/jp/).

Also featured will be special stages and exhibitions for titles such as DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE and DRAGON BALL LEGENDS, along with merchandise and photo ops. There will be a special panel for the new anime Dragon Ball DAIMA that premiered in October 2024 is currently airing. The series’ executive producer will be joined on stage by voice actors from the English dub version, with exciting reveals such as original illustrations by Akira Toriyama and behind-the-scenes stories from the anime’s production.

The Dragon Ball DAIMA booth will feature an area where visitors can experience the world of this latest series via a photo op area, and exhibitions of various merchandise. The DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO booth will have competitive demo stations along with stations where players will be able to challenge Custom Battles created by the different games’ producers. The DRAGON BALL LEGENDS booth will have demo stations where players can try out offline matches and interact with other participants.

DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 will also have a booth dedicated to DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in January 2025. There will be demo stations featuring a special time attack challenge as well as a special anniversary exhibition going back through the game’s history. The anniversary celebration will also include the first-ever fan meeting on Saturday, January 18. The available slots to participate in the fan meeting will be distributed through a lottery system. For more details, please visit the official DRAGON BALL Games Battle Hour 2025 website.

Planet Coaster 2: Thrill-Seekers Ride Pack Launch Trailer

2024/12/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

From today Planet Coaster 2 players can update their game to benefit from a host of additions and enhancements as part of the game’s first major update since launching in November.

These include highly requested changes such as separate loading and unloading stations, UI and control adjustments, the ability to customize tracked and transport rides, a new heatmap for guest tolerances, glass scenery pieces, enhanced guest movements on flumes, and much more.

All players will also now be able add more spark to their parks by putting on mesmerizing firework displays using the event sequencer tool, adding even more magic for their guests.
Planet Coaster 2: Thrill-Seekers Ride Pack | Launch Trailer

A full list of the changes arriving is available here: https://planetcoaster.com/updates/1-0-9.

In addition, the development team have shared a sneak peek of their progress with some further exciting enhancements for flumes which will be arriving in the future in a short video which is available here:

Alongside the free update, players looking to add even more attractions to their parks can spin, whirl, and wow crowds with the Planet Coaster 2: Thrill-Seekers Ride Pack DLC. They’ll be able to create and customise a swirling sensation with five high-adrenaline new attractions that are sure to provide the ride of a lifetime.

For those brave enough, the loops and rotating cars of Big M’s Rides – Ultra Spin are sure to impress as they transform the world into a spinning blur. The Vector – LIM Launch Family Coaster also provides a streamlined whirlwind adventure for all ages.

In addition to two new coasters, three thrilling flat rides are on hand to amaze. Guests can ride the wave with the 540, as they engage in a dizzying dance while standing on a shared surfboard, or swirl round and round on the endless spins and rotating arms of Strike. Whirlpool, a customisable rebuild of the original Planet Coaster’s Psychola, also arrives to sweep guests into its wild vortex.

Planet Coaster 2: Thrill-Seekers Ride Pack is available now on PC via Steam, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £7.99/$9.99/€9.99. Planet Coaster 2 is required to play and is available now on PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99.