Author - Jerry Paxton

Path of Exile: Siege of the Atlas Announcement Trailer

Grinding Gears Games today revealed a new trailer for the latest Path of Exile expansion, titled Siege of the Atlas, which will launch February 4 for PC and Mac, and February 9 for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.

Siege of the Atlas will be the largest expansion for Path of Exile in the past year, featuring the Archnemesis challenge league, a revamp to the entire endgame including new story quests, new unique and currency items, four more pinnacle bosses, and game balance improvements.

Siege of the Atlas Content and Features:

  • Updated Atlas: The end-game Atlas of Worlds has been simultaneously simplified and also made deeper. The region system has been removed, and individual Atlas Passive Trees have been replaced by one gigantic Atlas-wide passive tree which creates a more flexible way for players to engage in the content they like best while also increasing its challenge and reward.

  • Four Pinnacle Bosses: The new storyline is capped with four new Pinnacle Bosses, ultimate boss fights for players seeking additional challenges. These bosses can potentially drop a selection of extremely valuable new unique items.

  • Endgame Item Crafting: Players can master the Eldritch Implicit Modifier system to improve their best items. New currency items allow them to craft powerful new implicit modifiers onto items that enable new build opportunities.

  • Archnemesis League: Players can collect modifiers to use on Petrified Monsters that are encountered throughout Wraeclast in order to create their own mini-boss fights. Each modifier provides a reward and a monster behavior and will stack in subsequent fights to create progressively more dangerous and rewarding encounters. These modifiers can be combined to create recipes for even more challenge and reward.

  • Game Balance Improvements: Spellcasters and Archers have been targeted with a massive selection of balance buffs, so that they are even more competitive with Path of Exile’s best builds.

World of Tanks Blitz to Get ‘Big Boss’ RPG-Like Mode

It’s time to try a new way to play in World of Tanks Blitz! Famous for special modes and legendary events enjoyed by tankers all around the world, the game invites players to join the ranks for the latest action-packed mode with a twist: Big Boss. With two chances to play, tankers can get involved from February 3rd through February 6th, and February 10th through February 13th. Engage in all-out 7v7 PvP battles where team members are randomly assigned special roles with unique abilities—and one tank in each team becomes the Boss!

See for yourself: compared to its base stats, the Boss tank receives a 30% increase to damage and speed, 50% faster reloads, and quadruple HP. To top that off, Bosses can push and damage the enemies with their Blast Wave active ability and deal damage to a line of tanks with their Megashot passive ability. To give their opponents a fighting chance, Bosses only respawn twice per battle.

However, the rest of the team receives unlimited respawns during which they switch between the RPG-like roles of Regenerator, Catalyst, Bomber, and Graviton at random.

  • Graviton immobilizes and traps enemies with the Gravitrap, while staying at a distance.
  • Bomber enjoys close combat and explodes in a Big Bang to deal mass damage to the enemy vehicles nearby.
  • Catalyst is a strong damage dealer with Poison Shots;
  • Regenerator protects and heals the Boss and other allies using multiple abilities: Healing Shots, Energy Shield, and Restoration Zone.

Featuring unique active and passive abilities, these roles each have up to 5 upgradeable levels to unlock Unlike their teammates, Bosses stick to their role until the end of the game.

Every Boss frag is worth 5 points, and any other tank wasted is 1 point; pitted against each other in a test of aggression, strategy, and speed, each team races to score 30 points to win.

The Big Boss mode can be played in any Tier V to X vehicle. If you don’t have one of these yet, Big Boss has a quest for you. Complete it between January 27 and February 13, and you will be ready to feel the power and to become a heroic giant slayer in the T67 (a Tier V U.S. TD) that will be added to your account permanently.

Follow wotblitz.com for more news,  and learn more about the Big Boss Mode (including a detailed availability time schedule) here: http://blitzboss.com/.

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Legacy of the Sith Teaser Trailer

Today, BioWare and Lucasfilm Games have unveiled a new trailer for Star Wars: The Old Republic, shedding new light on the epic Star Wars story that will unfold in the upcoming expansion, “Legacy of the Sith.” Players will be able to continue to immerse themselves in their very own Star Wars journey unlocking the mysteries behind the ultimate plan of the renegade Sith, Darth Malgus, who has been a danger to the galaxy since he was first introduced in the iconic MMORPG 10 years ago.

The launch of Star Wars: The Old Republic – Legacy of the Sith on February 15 will continue the year-long 10th Anniversary Celebration for the beloved MMORPG which will provide players with an array of new content, updates and in-game activities throughout 2022. In addition to the expansive next chapter in the thrilling storyline of Star Wars: The Old Republic, the highly anticipated Combat Styles feature will add an all-new level of customization for a character’s weapons and abilities giving players even more options to create the Star Wars character of their dreams.

The Hunger Games Blu-ray SteelBook Collection Coming to Best Buy

The blockbuster phenomenon The Hunger Games saga arrives March 22 on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The blockbuster phenomenon The Hunger Games  saga arrives March 22 on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® from Lionsgate, exclusively at Best Buy. The Collection features artwork from top artists Flore Maquin, Ise Ananphada, Alice X. Zhang, Tula Lotay, Paige Reynolds, Aracely Muñoz, Gemma O’Brien, Lauren Hom, Meni Chatzipanagiotou and Gia Graham. Starring Oscar® winner Jennifer Lawrence (2012, Actress in a Leading Role, Silver Linings Playbook), the Collection includes all four films: The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2.  The Hunger Games Collection will be available on 4K Ultra HD™ + Blu-ray™ + Digital SteelBook® for the suggested retail price of $119.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSES
THE HUNGER GAMES
Every year in the ruins of what was once North America, the Capitol of the nation of Panem forces each of its twelve districts to send a teenage boy and girl to compete in the Hunger Games. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers in her younger sister’s place and must rely upon her sharp instincts when she’s pitted against highly trained Tributes who have prepared their entire lives. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
Academy Award® winner Jennifer Lawrence (2012, Actress in a Leading Role, Silver Linings Playbook)  returns as Katniss Everdeen in this thrilling second adventure from The Hunger Games saga. Against all odds, Katniss and fellow tribute Peeta have returned home after surviving the Hunger Games. Winning means they must leave loved ones behind and embark on a Victory Tour through the districts. Along the way, Katniss senses a rebellion simmering – one that she and Peeta may have sparked. At the end of the tour, President Snow announces a deadly 75th Hunger Games that could change Panem forever.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY  PART 1
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. She awakens from the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell deep inside the bunkered catacombs of District 13. Separated from some of her closest allies and fearing for their safety in the Capitol, Katniss finally agrees to be the Mockingjay, the symbolic leader of the rebellion. Still uncertain as to whom she can trust, Katniss must help 13 rise from the shadows, all the while knowing that President Snow has focused his hatred into a personal vendetta against her—and her loved ones.

THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY — PART 2
One of the most celebrated movie series of all time comes to its thrilling conclusion in the last chapter of The Hunger Games. Jennifer Lawrence stars as Katniss Everdeen, who began her journey fighting to survive the brutal Hunger Games, and rose to lead the rebellion against Panem’s tyrannical president (Donald Sutherland). Now, Katniss and a team of rebels from District 13 prepare for the final epic battle that will decide Panem’s future.

4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

  • THE HUNGER GAMES
    • Audio Commentary with Editor Stephen Mirrione, Visual Effects Supervisor Sheena Duggal, and Supervising Sound Editor Lon Bender
    • Game Maker: Suzanne Collins and The Hunger Games Phenomenon
    • The World Is Watching: Making The Hunger Games
    • Letters from the Rose Garden
  • THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE
    • Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson
    • “Surviving the Game: Making The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Documentary
    • Deleted Scenes
  • THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY  PART 1
    • Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson
    • “The Mockingjay Lives: The Making of MJ1” Documentary
    • Straight from the Heart: A Tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman
    • Songs of Rebellion: Lorde on Curating the Soundtrack
    • Lorde “Yellow Flicker Beat” Music Video
    • Deleted Scenes
  • THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY  PART 2
    • “Pawns No More: Making The Hunger Games: Mockingjay  Part 2” — An 8-Part Documentary with an in-Depth Look at All Aspects of the Making of the Final Movie Including the Acting Ensemble, Visual and Costume Design, Special Effects, Post-Production, and More!
    • The Hunger Games: A Photographic Journey
    • Cinna’s Sketchbook: Secrets of the Mockingjay Armor
    • Panem on Display: The Hunger Games: The Exhibition
    • Jet to the Set (Blu-ray Only)
    • Audio Commentary with Director Francis Lawrence and Producer Nina Jacobson

Two Point Campus Pre-Order Trailer Released

SEGA Europe Limited. and Two Point Studios Limited are delighted to confirm that the highly anticipated game Two Point Campus™, is coming to PC and consoles May 17, 2022! Players can head over to TwoPointCampus.com to pre-order a physical copy of the game, or pre-purchase Two Point Campus for Steam, Sony PlayStation® 4|5, Microsoft® Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, digitally via the first party store fronts – with the Nintendo Switch pre-purchase via the eShop soon to follow. Two Point Campus will also be available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC Game Pass on day one. Get ready for some Campus fun right now.

Watch the new trailer.

In Two Point Campus you will be able to build the campus of your dreams, while shaping the lives of your students to give them the adventure of a lifetime, full of meaningful relationships, fun extracurricular activities and of course…top quality education. After all, happy students and good grades will lead to an increase in Campus prestige, which means you can enrol more students, and coincidentally, make more money…

Rather than the typical academic fare, students in Two Point County enjoy plenty of weird and wonderful courses, such as Gastronomy, where they will learn how to make oversized culinary delights. The more technologically minded students can take up Robotics classes, where science, teachers and students come together to build giant robots. Each student has their own unique character traits, so you’ll need to make sure to cater to all their unique needs to develop them into well-rounded individuals who will do the legacy of your university proud.

Like Two Point Hospital, Two Point Campus is a charming, accessible, and deep management sim, but for the first time, you will be able to build your Campus from the ground up. Design stylish dormitories for your students, lay down ornamental pathways and forests, and pimp up your Campus with new easy-to-use creative tools to build your own educational masterpiece.

Bonus Items for Campus & Hospital

Get ready for your university adventure today, by pre-ordering Two Point Campus now to get your hands on some exclusive in-game bonus items that will spice up your Campus at launch. Decorate your gardens with a U-shaped ‘Topiary’, satisfy your thirst for learning with the ‘Fountain of Knowledge’ and get your very own ‘Pearl of Wisdom’. If you own Two Point Hospital and you pre-order Two Point Campus, it’s your lucky day, as Hospital owners will receive* some awesome free in-game items for Two Point Hospital, like a Varsity jacket and a suit of armour. If you purchase a physical copy of Two Point Campus, you’ll receive the “Enrolment Edition”, which comes with an awesome fold out Campus Map, a stylish University Prospectus and exclusive packaging.

For more information about Two Point Campus head to www.twopointcampus.com, where you can sign up for County Pass today, which unlocks the most sought after free in-game item at launch: The Golden Toilet! You can follow the game on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. For more information about SEGA Europe, log on to www.sega.co.uk and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube , Twitch or on Twitter.

*Two Point Hospital owners that pre-order a physical copy of Two Point Campus will receive the free in-game items when Two Point Campus launches on May 17, 2022. Hospital owners that pre-purchase Campus digitally for Steam, Xbox or PlayStation will be able to claim their free items straight away. Players that own Hospital on Nintendo Switch will be able to pre-purchase Campus via the Nintendo eShop very soon, which will then unlock the free items at launch.

Best Forklift Operator VR Trailer

Gamedust, the publisher of the game Best Forklift Operator, presents a trailer that allows you to look at how the game works in Virtual Reality. Best Forklift Operator can be completed entirely in standard mode (mouse + keyboard, or gamepad), or in VR. This allows you to experience exciting work in warehouses with unprecedented immersion.

Best Forklift Operator allows the player to become the operator of the forklift – an everyday unnoticed cog that turns out to be crucial in a world’s long supply chain. Every day, forklifts and their operators move hundreds of thousands of tons of goods around the world, ensuring smooth operations in factories, ports, and warehouses.

To better show what forklift driving in VR looks like, the latest trailer has been prepared. It gives a substitute for what awaits players after purchasing the full game.

Game Features:

  • Exactly the same content is available in flat-screen and VR mode;
  • Detailed training mode thanks to which player can master the art of forklift operation;
  • Engaging career mode;
  • Jolly arcade mode that lets you relax after a hard day’s work;
  • Leaderboards that allow you to face players from all over the world.

Best Forklift Operator will debut in Early Access on Steam in 2022 (it will be possible to start the game in VR mode in Early Access). More information can be found on the game’s Steam page.

Team17 Presents Gord ‘The Prayer’ Teaser Trailer

Team17 has today announced that it will be working with Polish game dev creative house, Covenant.dev, to bring Gord, a single-player dark fantasy strategy game, to PC. In the world of Gord, players will lead the Tribe of the Dawn as they strive to establish new settlements and explore eerie forbidden lands while interacting with horrific creatures and deities inspired by Slavic folklore. Players will have to complete quests to grow the tribe’s settlements (known as ‘gords’) and fortify these from invaders while managing a populace whose personal stories, familial ties, and well-being, can have devastating impact on the survival of their communities. A mysterious new trailer lurks below:

Covenant.dev is a 24-person creative development house including alumni from prominent Polish developers CD Projekt RED (The Witcher 3), 11 bit studios (Frostpunk), and Flying Wild Hog (Shadow Warrior 2). Headed by Chief Executive Officer, Stan Just, former producer on The Witcher 3, Gord is the studio’s debut title and aims to deliver players a mature and unforgiving strategy experience.

GORD KEY FEATURES

  • Dark Fantasy Strategy: Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn and venture deep into forbidden lands in a lore-rich, dark fantasy, real-time strategy campaign
  • Build and Survive: Grow your gord from humble settlement to formidable fortress while protecting your citizens from invading tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk within the surrounding woods
  • Unique Sanity System: Keep a close eye on your townsfolk as everything from illness to hunger and the death of kin can have devastating impact on their lives and well-being
  • Hand-Crafted Quests: Take on a wide variety of quests and random encounters that will lead you deep into the wilderness to hunt legendary creatures, uncover ancient secrets, and vanquish deadly scourges
  • Unleash Powerful Incantations: Unlock a variety of offensive and defensive spells to tip combat in your favour
  • Custom Scenarios with Procedurally Generated Levels: Take on an endless variety of challenges by creating your own scenarios. Customize your playthrough by picking a main objective, choosing your starting party, level size, number of resources, enemy types, raid intensities, and even the severity of the weather!

Stan Just, chief executive officer, Covenant.dev, said:

“Gord is our debut game as a studio, and we’re thrilled to have Team17 as our publishing partner. They have an excellent global track record and have repeatedly proven that they care about smaller teams and helping them realise their vision. Gord is an unapologetically dark and sometimes quite confronting game; Team17 has been hugely supportive in helping us bring it to life and home in on what we really feel makes our world special. We look forward to sharing more soon.”

Harley Homewood, head of publishing, Team17 Digital, said:

“The team at Covenant.dev already has an impressive development pedigree and Gord’s relentlessly bleak world and unique combination of city building, survival, strategy, and adventure promises something brand-new for PC players looking for a deeper and more mature experience. Bringing Gord onto our label solidifies our commitment to super high-quality and diverse games and we look forward to working with Stan and his team to welcome players to its brutal dark fantasy world.”

To keep up to date, wishlist Gord on Steam now, like the game on Facebook, follow on Twitter and Instagram, and join the community over on Discord.

Bally’s Las Vegas to Become Horseshoe casino in Spring 2022

Legendary casino brand Horseshoe is returning to Las Vegas as Bally’s begins a transformation into the brand known for gaming, poker and making it right for the gambler.

The transformation will begin in the spring of 2022 and will include a renovated exterior, new entertainment and food and beverage options, and a reimagined casino floor and public areas. In keeping with Horseshoe’s classic sophistication, the design team will incorporate a handcrafted feeling with tooled leather, dramatic colors, and the brand’s signature gold horseshoe iconography. Additional details will be announced as the evolution progresses.

“At Horseshoe, it’s all about the gambler. Since 1951 Horseshoe Casinos have been home to the best odds, highest limits, and biggest jackpots. So, it’s fitting that we bring Horseshoe back to Las Vegas, and right on the Las Vegas Strip,” said Jason Gregorec, SVP and General Manager of the property. “Holding to the Horseshoe tradition of providing impeccable service, our guests will see the property transform over time, ensuring we aren’t disrupting the excitement while we make the transition.”

Occupying one of the most coveted locations in gaming, Horseshoe Las Vegas will stand at the 50-yard-line of the Las Vegas Strip at the corner of Flamingo Rd. The multi-million dollar investment is the latest in a series of reimaginings for Caesars Entertainment’s storied Las Vegas resorts, including a new entrance to Caesars Palace, multi-million dollar investments in casino floor, and gaming technology across the properties, and incredible partnerships with world-class entertainers and restaurateurs.

“Bringing the Horseshoe brand back to life in Las Vegas allows us to celebrate both our history and our future,” said Sean McBurney, Regional President of Caesars Entertainment. “2022 starts a new era for the Caesars Entertainment empire in Las Vegas, one being heralded by the return of Horseshoe.”

Horseshoe Casino was started by a gambler for gamblers. Over the years, as the brand expanded to markets across the country, Horseshoe has stayed true to its heritage, holding on to the thrilling spirit of no-limit betting. That spirit will come alive this summer as Caesars Entertainment’s World Series of Poker returns to its roots, having been first played at Las Vegas’ original Horseshoe in 1970, as it moves to the Strip for the very first time.

“We couldn’t be more excited to see the World Series of Poker return to Horseshoe,” said Ty Stewart, SVP and Executive Director of the World Series of Poker. “Horseshoe is where it all began for WSOP. It’s always been a brand for gamblers and card players. As we move WSOP to the Las Vegas Strip for the first time, that it will happen at Horseshoe makes it incredibly special.”

The 53rd annual World Series of Poker comes to the Strip May 31 – July 19, 2022, just as the property begins construction. For more information, visit www.wsop.com.

The transformation to Horseshoe Las Vegas should be complete by the end of 2022.

Anda Seat Unveils Phantom 3 Six Invitational 2022 Edition Gaming Chair

World leading gaming chair brand, Anda Seat, who previously manufactured race car seats and partnered with prestigious brands in the sports and e-sports field, today, presents its Phantom 3 Six Invitational 2022 Edition gaming chair. In association with Ubisoft, Anda Seat Rainbow Six Invitation 2022 Edition gaming chair is designed to provide ultimate support and comfort to enhance the gaming or working experience. This Anda Seat 2022 revolutionary Phantom 3 Six Invitational 2022 Edition will first debut in the US and the MSRP is $329.99 on the Anda Seat official website with the early bird discounts!

The 2022 Six Invitational, the world championship tournament for Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, will be taking place from February 8th to 20th this year. To celebrate the tournament, the new branded chair from Anda Seat brings design, comfort, functionality and quality to e-sport fans. The Six Invitational 2022 edition includes the Rainbow 6 Siege icons and features orange, green, red and blue arrows in a stylish design, sure to appeal to fans of the game.

What is Rainbow Six?

Rainbow Six, developed by Ubisoft, is a game where multiplayers are at the forefront the experience, focusing on gameplay that is just the right mix of tactics, destruction and unique heroes. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege by Ubisoft is more than a game, it’s a thriving community with 25 million players now and counting. Likewise, the Anda Seat Six Invitational 2022 Edition gaming chair is more than a gaming chair, it’s a healthy and productive way for gaming or working.

What are the benefits of the Anda Seat Six Invitational 2022 Edition gaming chair?

The Rainbow Six Invitational 2022 Edition are based on the Anda Seat latest sumptuous series gaming chair- the Phantom 3 which is part of the revolutionary Anda Seat 2022 range. This series is made from updated leatherette where the top grade PVC leather is the best from the company yet with a soft and smooth touch that rivals the texture of genuine leather. The reshaped flatter seat wings ensure a spacious and cozy seat base whilst the ergonomic backrest nestles into the natural curvature of the back. This coupled with premium velvet covered XL size lumbar pillow and head pillow keep users at peak performance.

Unlike other gaming chairs, the Phantom 3 has a special modular MagClap design that can be assembled by one person with ease. Just slide the backrest into the seat base, then clamp magnetic side covers on both sides. The Anda Seat Phantom 3 series gaming chair provides next-level sitting experience with ultimate all-day-comforts.

The Phantom 3 Six Invitational 2022 edtion gaming chair will first debut in the US and the MSRP is $329.99 on the Anda Seat official website with the early bird discounts. Buy earlier, save more.

Discount 15% OFF 10% OFF No Discount
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Product Highlights

  • DuraXtraTM Leatherette
  • Re-DenseTM Moulded Foam(60kg/m³)
  • 100% TitanSteel Framework
  • SyncTilt Backrest Recline & Lock 90-160°
  • Velvet Covered XL Lumbar Pillow and M Neck Pillow
  • Pre-installed PU Covered Armrest Up-Down (can be uninstalled or replaced)
  • Large 60mm Smooth Casters
  • Premium Nylon Wheel Base
  • SGS Certificate Safe Class-4 Gas Lift

Life is Strange Remastered Collection Gameplay Trailer

SQUARE ENIX® presents a 5-minute sneak peak of the upcoming Life is Strange™ Remastered Collection, which contains enhanced versions of the first two games in the award-winning series. Featuring updated character models, improved motion capture and more, players will be able to experience legendary leads, Max and Chloe, like never before on Google Stadia, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, GeForce Now, and PC Steam.

Improvements visible in this clip are:

  • Now rendering in native 4K in Unreal 4, with a rebuilt lighting pipeline.
  • New and updated 4K-ready character models with increased polycounts and additional bones are visible throughout
  • All character models feature more emotive and expressive animation, more natural hair physics, and updated tears, injuries, and more.
  • Max’s tears and expressions are more detailed with updated facial SFX
  • Nathan and Chloe’s facial expressions and eyelines have been revamped
  • New lip-sync animation throughout.
  • New and updated scenic materials for reflectivity and texture.
  • Updated models and materials for key props, ex. the bucket in the bathroom

The Life is Strange Remastered Collection is available on Google Stadia, PlayStation 4®, Xbox One, GeForce Now, PC Steam on February 1, 2022. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will also be compatible with the next-gen PlayStation 5, and XBOX SERIES X|S. The Nintendo Switch version will be available at a later date.

Purchasers of the Life is Strange: True Colors Ultimate Edition will also receive the Life is Strange Remastered Collection.

Read more on the Life is Strange blog: http://lifeisstrange-blog.tumblr.com/