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Warframe Exclusive Showcase Set for April 8th

2022/04/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Digital Extremes’ Warframe developers, hosted by Rebecca Ford (Director of Community and Live Operations, Voice of Warframe’s The Lotus) and Megan Everett (Senior Community Manager).

Digital Extremes invites Warframe players, press, and community to its third Devstream of the year where viewers will get a first look at exciting new gameplay aboard the fabled Zariman Ten Zero. Viewers tuning in will be among the first to receive information on the launch date for Angels of the Zariman, and can expect a complete reveal of Warframe’s 49th playable Warframe, Gyre, including a first look at her exclusive Customizations and electric-based Abilities in action. In addition to a complete reveal of Gyre, viewers will discover more high octane, classic Warframe action unveiled through a second, brand new endless mission type launching with the expansion this spring. Additional guided walkthroughs of gameplay on Devstream 161 will showcase more of Angels of the Zariman’s supporting features, including Evolving Weapons, Voidshell Skins, Valkyr Deluxe, and so much more! Spoiler Alert – Warframe’s Angels of the Zariman expansion is designed as a direct follow-up to its critically acclaimed expansion The New War. Viewers tuning in may be subject to major Quest spoilers during this first-look livestream.

Before the stream ends, viewers will be treated to Twitch Drops and can tune-in to earn 3x Radiant Eidolon Shards!

WHEN: Friday, April 8, 2022 | 2 p.m. ET

WHERE: Live on Twitch www.twitch.tv/warframe | Also streaming on YouTube | Watch on Nintendo Switch with the free YouTube App from the Nintendo eShop

To keep up with the latest updates, be sure to follow Digital Extremes on Twitter and Warframe on Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Download Warframe on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5, Nintendo™ Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Dune: Spice Wars Steam Early Access Date

2022/04/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos

Publishers Funcom and Developers Shiro Games are thrilled to announce that on April 26, Dune: Spice Wars enters Early Access. Marking the first time in two decades that players will be able to set foot on Dune in a game, Dune: Spice Wars has shot up the Steam wishlists chart since its recent announcement at The Game Awards 2021 in December.

This union between real-time strategy and 4X elements, based on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece, Dune, pits four factions against each other on the desert planet of Arrakis, the only source of the most valuable resource in the universe: spice.

Along with the Early Access release, the fourth playable faction has also been revealed today as the Fremen. With a greater capacity to move across and withstand the open desert, less chance to attract colossal sandworms, and an improved ability to ally with hidden Sietches (neutral native settlements), the Fremen are uniquely poised to expand their area of influence in order to control the planet. Discover everything about the native desert survivors in today’s new faction reveal.

“With so many massive Dune fans in the studio, the excitement I see every day of working with this universe is very real, and we hope this comes across in the game,” says Sebastien Vidal, CEO of Shiro Games. “With all this passion for the source material, and all the know-how we’ve gathered from making Northgard, we can’t wait to put this game into players’ hands.”

Balance military power, infiltration, political influence, and resource production as either the Atreides, Harkonnen, Smugglers, or Fremen, each with their own distinct strengths and weaknesses. Explore the desert, expand, and seize control: The spice must flow.

Besides publishing Dune: Spice Wars, Funcom is also developing an open world survival multiplayer game set in the Dune universe. The company holds the exclusive rights to develop and publish Dune games on PC and consoles.

For more information about Dune: Spice Wars, visit dunegames.com.

Two Point Campus Delayed Until August 9th

2022/04/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Two Point Campus™, the upcoming university management sim from Two Point Studios Limited., is coming to PC & Mac, PlayStation® 4|5, Microsoft® Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass for console, PC Game Pass and Nintendo Switch, but players will have to wait just a little while longer for it, as the release date for Two Point Campus moves from May 17, 2022 to August 9, 2022.

Two Point Campus is a charming management sim where players will be able to create the university of their dreams, shape the lives of their students, and manage everything in between. While the decision has been made to delay the release of Two Point Campus by a few months, the vision for the game has remained the same. In this brand-new video, the developers from Two Point Studios explain why they wanted to make Two Point Campus and discuss some of the exciting new features that players can expect in the game. They also describe how Two Point Campus has evolved from their previous game, Two Point Hospital. Check out the video to find out what the game is all about, while also enjoying some brand-new gameplay footage!

“Our ambition from the start has been to release Two Point Campus across all PC and console platforms simultaneously to the quality and standard that our community expects from us. This means we will need a little bit more time with Two Point Campus to make sure we deliver the best possible game that can be enjoyed equally on all platforms”, said Mark Webley, Game Director at Two Point Studios. “We will use these additional three months to optimize Two Point Campus for all platforms.

Further details on Two Point Campus and the decision to move the release date, can be found in this blog article. Players can pre-order the game for PC and consoles here – with the Nintendo Switch pre-purchase via the eShop to follow soon. Two Point Campus will also be available on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC Game Pass on day one. 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.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Out Now

2022/04/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm Games today announced LEGO Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga, the latest LEGO Star Wars™ title featuring all nine Skywalker saga films in one brand new game, is now available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation 5® (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™) consoles, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.

Developed by TT Games in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Games team and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga delivers an unforgettable experience through the Star Wars galaxy with the biggest roster of LEGO Star Wars characters and vehicles to date, new immersive combat mechanics, a vast array of planets to explore, and much more! Players will relive the epic narrative of the Skywalker Saga told through the lens of hilarious LEGO humor, and they can choose to start at the beginning of any trilogy, including Star Wars™: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars™: A New Hope, or Star Wars™: The Force Awakens.

“With LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, we are giving players an all-new LEGO Star Wars experience with the freedom to explore the galaxy like never before,” said Jonathan Smith, Strategic Director and Head of Production, TT Games. “Whether they are existing fans of the franchise or discovering it for the first time, everyone will enjoy the epic story of all nine films with all the humor and charm that LEGO games bring.”

In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, players can traverse space using the galaxy map on their holoprojector to chart their course through the saga, progressively unlocking planets to explore along the way. During space travel, players may engage in aerial encounters against enemy ships, piloting legendary vehicles like the Millennium Falcon™, Imperial TIE fighters™, Rebel X-wings™, and many more. Once reaching their destination, players can choose to either continue onwards through the main story or explore and discover exciting quests and puzzles within the galaxy.

Exploration rewards players as they uncover Kyber Bricks which unlock new features and upgraded abilities across a range of character classes, including Jedi, Hero, Dark Side, Villain, Scavenger, Scoundrel, Bounty Hunter, Astromech Droid, and Protocol Droid. Play as iconic characters like Luke Skywalker™, Rey™, Obi-Wan Kenobi™, Finn™, BB-8™, Leia™, Yoda™, Boba Fett™, Darth Maul™, Poe Dameron™ and over 300 more unlockable characters from across all nine films in free play mode to create fun, new adventures. Whether it’s the jungle moon of Ajan Kloss, the city-covered planet of Coruscant, the idyllic grassy hills of Naboo, or the desert dunes of Jakku, the LEGO Star Wars galaxy is available to discover and play in.

“LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is the ultimate video game experience that allows generations to play together in the galaxy far, far away,” said Douglas Reilly, Vice President, Lucasfilm Games. “Players can explore all nine films from the Skywalker saga, bringing a whole new level of fun and humor to the greatest LEGO Star Wars adventure yet.”

“LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga contains a massive amount of content combined with the unforgettable gameplay that make LEGO games appealing to audiences of all ages.” said Sean McEvoy, Head of LEGO Games, The LEGO Group. “It is a fun and accessible entry point to the Star Wars galaxy where kids and families can join forces and explore the galaxy together.”

The LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Standard Edition is available for $59.99 (SRP). The LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition is available for $69.99 (SRP) and includes the base game, Character Collection (Season Pass), and physical retail versions will include an exclusive LEGO Star Wars minifigure, Luke Skywalker with Blue Milk. The Character Collection contains seven downloadable content (DLC) packs with playable characters from across the galaxy including many from outside the nine saga films. The DLC packs include The Mandalorian™ Season 1, Solo: A Star Wars Story™, The Classic Characters, The Trooper Pack, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story™, The Mandalorian Season 2, and The Bad Batch™.

Fans that purchase the LEGO® Star Wars™ The Razor Crest™ (75292), the starship construction model piloted by the bounty hunter Din Djarin in Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™, will receive an unlock code to redeem the starship in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.

Join the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga conversation on Facebook (LEGOStarWarsGame), Twitter (@LSWGAME), Instagram (LEGOStarWarsGame) and YouTube (LEGOStarWarsGame).

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution Release Date Trailer

2022/04/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

1C Entertainment and Lapovich Team have today unveiled the release date for Kapital: Sparks of Revolution – the sandbox economic simulation game about class struggle. Get ready to guide a fledgling city through its turbulent period of growth, balancing the needs of the economic classes with the limited resources at their disposal, when the game lands on April 28, 2022 for PC.

Players take control of a ruined city after a conflict and must pull it up from the ashes to flourish again, but this means tough decisions have to be made. Passing laws, building infrastructure, imposing taxation, and gathering resources are just a few of the concerns a leader has to face, all of which will impact the people and their happiness.

Social unrest may arrive as a result of decisions made in the city, and it’s up to the player to ensure the happiness of the people through entertainment, resource distribution, housing, medicine, and policing if tensions spill into the streets. Not everyone can be pleased at all times, and when radicals gather outside the palace, things can get ugly.

Kapital: Sparks of Revolution will be available on April 28 via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store, and other digital platforms. Priced at 24.99 USD / 24.99 EUR / 19.99 GBP, a 15% launch discount will be available during the first week.

THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022 Save the Date

2022/04/06
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

Brace yourselves! THQ Nordic is hosting its second annual digital showcase event on the 12th of August, 2022. The company will present several, brand new games, expanding the company’s portfolio into new genres with both licensed and original gaming experiences. Gamers can look forward to everything from intense, dark and gritty to light, colorful and just plain fun! In addition to loads of announcements and first looks, we will be providing updates on games like Outcast 2 – A New Beginning and Jagged Alliance 3!

The showcase takes place Friday, August 12th, 2022 at 12.00 AM PDT / 3 PM EDT / 8 PM BST / 21:00 CEST / 10 PM EEST Following the good tradition that started last year, prior to the showcase is a pre-show where our friends from HandyGames will show what they’ve got, so make sure to tune in early!

Add it to your calendar: https://thqn.net/rsvp-2022

Official THQ Nordic Channels to watch the Showcase:
https://www.youtube.com/c/thqnordic/
https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic
https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/THQNordic

Elgato Unveils HD60 X External Capture Card

2022/04/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

Elgato, a leading provider of hardware and software for content creators, today announced the launch of HD60 X, a powerful new external capture card. Sporting state-of-the-art specs and seamless compatibility with the newest generation of game consoles, HD60 X equips anyone to stream and record their gameplay in the highest quality without limitations.

Building on the acclaimed HD60 S+, HD60 X features all-new architecture with rear ports to keep cables out of sight. The palm-sized, plug-and-play device connects to a console and sends video to both a gaming display and PC. You can then play high-fidelity games while livestreaming to Twitch or YouTube in Full HD 1080p60 quality, while simultaneously recording 1080p60 HDR10 footage to your hard drive. Instant Gameview technology syncs your broadcast with your gameplay, allowing you to monitor your capture feed with ultra-low latency.

“User-generated gaming content is one of the biggest entertainment vehicles in the world,” said Julian Fest, SVP and GM of Elgato. “We’ve pioneered the proliferation of this content for 10 years now. Our game capture solutions span three console generations and have powered hundreds of millions of uploads and livestreams. Today, we’re thrilled to launch yet another definitive capture solution for the latest generation of game consoles.”

HD60 X ushers in state-of-the-art passthrough technology for capturing your gameplay without compromising your next-gen gaming experience, so the latest PlayStation and Xbox titles can be enjoyed to the fullest in 4K60 HDR10 quality. HD60 X also features cutting-edge Variable Refresh Rate passthrough for ultra-smooth gaming without lag, stuttering, or screen tearing on compatible VRR displays. For competitive players with high-frame-rate monitors, HD60 X offers lightning-fast HFR passthrough for fast-paced gaming in 1080p240 or 1440p120.

4K Capture Utility (4KCU), Elgato’s powerful yet easy-to-use game capture software, is custom-built for creators looking to record without limitations. 4KCU captures all content – gameplay, cutscenes, soundtrack, chat – in high-resolution 1080p60 HDR10 or 4K30 quality with pristine 48kHz audio. If 4KCU is not set to record, Flashback Recording automatically caches several hours of gameplay so you can slide back in time to capture retroactively. Live Commentary enables you to save your voice as a separate track and adjust levels on the fly. To record while broadcasting live, Stream Link technology outputs HD60 X’s native feed to 4KCU and third-party broadcast software like OBS Studio, so you can record clean, clutter-free gameplay while streaming with overlays, alerts, etc.

Gameplay recordings are saved directly to your hard drive in space-saving HEVC format. 4KCU’s Library enables convenient file management tools, including Smart Folders to find and group recordings based on your search criteria. Files may be exported as AAF files for immediate editing in software such as Adobe Premiere or Vegas Pro.

Fully compatible with PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and dual-PC setups, HD60 X makes it possible for creators to capture gameplay in the highest quality without compromising their next-gen gaming experience.

Availability

Elgato HD60 X is available immediately from the Elgato and CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

Elgato HD60 X is backed by a two-year warranty and the CORSAIR & Elgato worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of Elgato HD60 X, please refer to the Elgato website or contact your local CORSAIR/Elgato sales or PR representative.

Corsair Unveils New Custom PC Cooling Kits

2022/04/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced new complete hardline CPU custom cooling kits in the award-winning Hydro X Series: the CORSAIR iCUE XH303i RGB PRO and XH305i RGB PRO. With all the key parts you need to build a custom cooling loop, from CPU water blocks, to pump/radiator combos, to all the necessary tubing and fittings, these kits remove the guesswork and streamline the process of building a stunning hardline loop.

The XH303i RGB PRO and XH305i RGB PRO deliver all the necessary components for powerful CPU cooling in one box, in either black or white. An XC7 RGB PRO CPU Water Block, compatible with Intel® LGA 1700/1200 and AMD® AM4 processors, keeps your CPU temperatures down with more than 110 micro-cooling fins under a nickel-plated copper cold plate. Both kits disperse heat through a 30mm-thick XR5 360mm performance radiator, and contain all the hardline tubing and fittings you need, along with an included cutting/bending kit for making beautiful bends.

For systems short on space, the XH303i RGB PRO is powered by a compact XD3 RGB Pump/Reservoir Combo featuring a high-performance DDC PWM pump, with airflow driven by three SP120 RGB ELITE fans with AirGuide technology to concentrate airflow through a high-density radiator.

The XH305i RGB PRO ups the ante with a larger XD5 RGB Pump/Reservoir Combo and three gorgeous QL120 RGB fans equipped with 34 RGB LEDs each. Both kits come with a liter of clear, pre-mixed XL8 Performance Coolant and an included iCUE controller for easy, automated control of your fan and pump speeds and RGB lighting.

Lastly, the Hydro X Series XM2 Water Block in white also launches today. Easily fitting to a compatible M.2 SSD (2280), the XM2 connects to your loop with two standard G1/4” thread connector fittings. Now you can keep your SSD in the loop for lower temperatures and reduced thermal throttling, even in an all-white build. The XM2 is also available pre-installed on a CORSAIR SSD in the MP600 PRO XT Hydro X Edition.

Whether you’re a seasoned custom cooling veteran or a newcomer looking to dip your toes in the water, the new Hydro X Series kits from CORSAIR make custom cooling more accessible to everyone.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR iCUE XH303i RGB PRO, XH305i RGB PRO, and XM2 Water Block – White are available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The CORSAIR iCUE XH303i RGB PRO, XH305i RGB PRO, and XM2 Water Block – White 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 iCUE XH303i RGB PRO, XH305i RGB PRO, and XM2 Water Block – White, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR iCUE XH303i RGB PRO Custom Cooling Kit, please visit:

https://corsair.com/xh303i-rgb-pro

To learn more about the CORSAIR iCUE XH305i RGB PRO Custom Cooling Kit, please visit:

https://corsair.com/xh305i-rgb-pro

To learn more about the CORSAIR XM2 Water Block – White, please visit:

https://corsair.com/xm2-water-block-white

For a complete list of all CORSAIR Hydro X Series parts, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/hydro-x-series

2022 BAFTA Games Awards Nominees Announced

2022/04/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

BAFTA has today confirmed the nominees and presenters who will be at this Thursday’s 2022 BAFTA Games Awards, taking place at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank, London.

Hosted by Elle Osili-Wood, the BAFTA Games Awards celebrate the very best of 2021 in games, including the EE Game of the Year award voted by the public.

Julia Hardy and Aoife Wilson will be presenting from BAFTA’s red carpet, interviewing nominees and other special guests as they arrive, before moving to the special post-show party that takes place after the final award is announced.

All BAFTA Games Awards content will be available to stream on Thursday 7 April through BAFTA’s social channels from 18.45 BST. For more information on the shows and timings: www.bafta.org/games/howtowatch

Nominees confirmed to date include (in alphabetical order):
Alex Weiner, Daniel Mullins, David Fenn, Dinga Bakaba, Eduardo Vaisman, Erika Mori, Graham Parkes, Greig Newby, Han Soto, Harry Krueger, Henri Mustonen, Hunter Schmidt, Ilari Kuittinen, James Parker, Jane Perry, Jason Kelley, Jennifer Hale, Joe Thwaites, Jon Ingold, Jon McLaren, Jonathan Zimmerman, Josef Fares, Joshua Grier, Kimberly Brookes, Loic Couthier, Lucas Gullbo, Maggie Robertson, Mark Foster, Martha Murrie, Maurizio de Pascale, Maximilian Rea, Michael Grier, Neil Johnson, Niklas Mikkelsen, Oliver Lewin, Oskar Wolontis, Ozioma Akagha, Pedro Sousa, Peter McConnell, Sebastien Mitton, Scott Hanau, Simon Landry, Tim Dawson, Tim Schafer, Tom Kail, Ville Kinnunen, Wren Brier and Zach Baharov.

Presenters confirmed to date include (in alphabetical order):
Andrew Ah-Weng, Anjali Bhimani, ChocolateKieran, Djarii, Ebonix, GeekyCassie, Ian Livingstone, Jay-Ann Lopez, Jim Ryan, Jordan Erica Webber, Jo Twist, Louise Blane, Melina Juergens, Phil Spencer, Rhianna Pratchett, SariaSlays, Shaun Dooley, Siobhan Reddy, Stephanie Ijoma, Tim Schafer and Ty Logan.

Additional Information

A total of 39 individual titles have been nominated at this year’s BAFTA Games Awards. Highlights from the full list of nominations, include:

  • Nine nominations for Returnal

  • Eight nominations each for It Takes Two and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

  • Seven nominations each for DEATHLOOP and Psychonauts 2

  • Six nominations for Forza Horizon 5

  • Five nominations for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy

  • Nominations in the Game Beyond Entertainment category: Alba: A Wildlife Adventure, Before Your Eyes, Chicory: A Colourful Tale, Game Builder Garage, It Takes Two and Psychonauts 2

  • Other games receiving nominations: Among Us, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Apex Legends, Back 4 Blood, Call of Duty: Vanguard, Death’s Door, Disco Elysium – The Final Cut, Eastward, Far Cry 6, Fights in Tight Spaces, Fortnite, Genesis Noir, Halo Infinite, Hell Let Loose, Hitman 3, Inscryption, Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Life is Strange: True Colors, Maquette, Mario Party Superstars, No Man’s Sky, Overboard, Resident Evil Village, Sable, The Artful Escape, The Forgotten Citt, TOEM and Unpacking.

BAFTA’s official games partners are Electronic Arts, Epic Games, PlayStation, SEGA, Tencent and Ubisoft, with EE sponsoring the Game of the Year Award, the only award voted for by the public.

Hood: Outlaws & Legends – Season 3: Ostara Out Now

2022/04/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Hood: Outlaws & Legends, the co-op PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Entertainment, has just launched Season 3: Ostara, available today for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC. Season 3: Ostara includes a fresh battle pass bursting with unique cosmetics, as well as a much-anticipated feature: full cross-platform invites and squadding, allowing players to group up before heists no matter where they play.

With the Season 3: Ostara battle pass, players can earn unique new cosmetics through matches and climbing the ranks. Over 100 epic cosmetics have arrived to bolster the game’s already-extensive collection of outfits, weapon skins, and banners, letting each player decide the look of their legend.

In addition, Hood: Outlaws & Legends is free starting today for all PlayStation Plus subscribers until the end of April.

Epic Games Store and Xbox Gold players can grab the base game of Hood: Outlaws & Legends for up to 50% off for a limited time. Players can also get the Season 3: Ostara Battle Pass + 25 Tiers Bundle to get a head start on their collection at a reduced price.

For more on Hood, visit the official store page.