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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Gets Two 80s Inspired Music Videos

2021/10/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Eidos-Montréal debuted a new, unapologetically ‘80s music video to celebrate the official release of “Zero to Hero,” the second face-melting single from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy’s Star-Lord Band. Both of the group’s singles are also featured on the official Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Original Video Game Playlist, which has also been released today.

Inspired by classic ‘80s cartoons, the animated music video amps up the nostalgia factor to 11 and gives viewers a taste of why superfan Peter Quill was inspired to adopt the “Star-Lord” moniker in the game’s universe. But that’s not all! Eidos-Montréal has also released a vintage VHS recording of the Star-Lord Band performing the single on stage in all their long-haired glory, and combined it with the animated music video to create a headbangin’ extended cut.

Including the Star-Lord Band’s “Zero to Hero” and “Space Riders with No Names,” the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Original Video Game Playlist features 30 iconic licensed tracks from legendary artists such as Mötley Crüe, Bonnie Tyler, Billy Idol, Pat Benetar, Def Leppard, BLONDIE, and many more. All songs on the playlist will also be featured in the game itself, with an optional toggle for players who wish to replace them with stream-safe alternatives as needed.

Listen to the Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Original Video Game Playlist here

View the full licensed tracklist here

Created specifically for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the Star-Lord Band full-length album will be released standalone alongside the game when it launches on October 26.

The “Zero to Hero” single is available now in digital music stores

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy will be available on PlayStation®5 console, PlayStation®4 console, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, PC, and streaming via GeForce NOW on October 26, 2021. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version for Nintendo Switch also coming to select regions October 26.

Bloodhunt Early Access Gets A New Act with A New Trailer

2021/10/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Developer Sharkmob is excited to announce that their free-to-play Battle Royale game Bloodhunt gets its first seasonal update with the release of Act 2. Still in Early Access, the game is scheduled for full release on PC and PS5 before the end of the year.

Act 2 introduces new story content, daily challenges, more vanity and opens up new areas of the map. The team at Sharkmob is also getting players into the Halloween spirit, giving players brand new Halloween content to sink their teeth into. The update will also include several gameplay improvements including balancing, optimizations and fixes to some issues raised by the community.

“We’re extremely excited that the Bloodhunt community is continuing to grow,” said Craig Hubbard, Bloodhunt’s Game Director. “It’s great to see players enjoying the Early Access experience and our take on the Vampire: The Masquerade universe. We want to thank everyone who has joined the fight to become the ultimate vampire and we hope you’ll continue to share your feedback, suggestions, and hopes for the future of the game.”

“We’re just getting started on this journey and we see the community as a collaborative partner in helping us steer Bloodhunt in the right direction. We’re working on plans to further increase transparency and get more involvement from our players, so we hope you’ll stay tuned!”

More details on the latest Bloodhunt Act 2 update:

  • The Plot Thickens – Things are changing in Elysium; Maia is making a move, Kirill is up to something and Omnis, the Nosferatu Primogen, has arrived with a story to tell…
  • New spooky content – A new quest line has been introduced for Halloween, with plenty of rewards as well as fresh daily quests
  • New vanity items – Get into the Halloween mood with new outfits, makeup, and tattoos
  • Gameplay improvements – From rebalancing Archetypes and weapons to optimizing climbing mechanics, this update addresses some of the concerns voiced by the Community
  • New indoor battle arena – You wanted more indoor areas to fight in – we’ve listened! The Rudolfinum Concert Hall has now opened its doors. Enjoy brawling within the walls of this beautiful landmark

Full patch notes available here: https://bloodhunt.com/en-us/news/bloodhunt-early-access-act-2-release-notes

DCS: AH-64D The Ultimate Weapon Trailer and Pre-Order Info

2021/10/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Eagle Dynamics is delighted and excited to announce the pre-purchase of the DCS: AH-64D. The most realistic simulation of the incredible AH-64D attack helicopter ever. This ground-breaking release sets a whole new standard in fidelity and authentic game play action.

The AH-64D has served as the backbone of the U.S. Army attack helicopter for decades and remain a dominant force on today’s battlefield. Based on the AH-64A, the “Delta” is a tandem-crewed helicopter with the pilot in the back seat and the co-pilot/gunner in the front. Armed with a armor-chewing 30mm chain gun under the nose, and Hellfire missiles and 2.75” rockets on the stub wings, the AH-64D showed its mettle in Iraq and Afghanistan against a wide array of threats.

Early Access features of DCS: AH-64D include exceptionally accurate and detailed cockpits with multi-crew – the second crew member can be another player or “George” AI.

The flight dynamics and engine performance modelling are super-accurate at all altitude, speed, temperature, weight and flight conditions and configurations. In addition the entire electrical, fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, fire protection, SCAS, hold modes, and radio systems are modelled in detail.

Other EA features include:

  • External fuel tanks
  • IHADSS, MPNVS, and MTADS/TEDAC systems and sensors
  • Linear Motion Compensator (LMC)
  • Tactical Situation Display (TSD) with moving map
  • Defensive systems that include the Common Missile Warning System, chaff and flare dispensers and radar warning receiver
  • U.S. Army and Other Paint Schemes
  • Night Vision Goggles
  • Search Light
  • Early Access Manual
  • Training Missions
  • Later in development, the DCS: AH-64D will also be equipped with the Fire Control Radar (FCR) that will enable it to detect, classify, track, and engage both air and surface targets with radar-guided Hellfire missiles.

The AH-64D has been described as the “Ultimate Weapon”. It is certainly another landmark and world-beating release from Eagle Dynamics. Whatever else it may be, the DCS: AH-64D is simply stunning.

A New Gameplay Trailer for Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is Here

2021/10/07
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

Digital entertainment studio Maze Theory, in partnership with BBC Studios, have treated fans to a new Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality trailer ahead of launch. The game is set to release across current/new gen platforms and PC on Thursday October 14th 2021.

Giving fans a first look at gameplay in Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality, the trailer showcases a first-person sci-fi adventure focused on story, puzzles and exploration.

Players will be swept up into their own Doctor Who experience which expands upon the original story from VR adventure Doctor Who: The Edge of Time – under the guidance of familiar characters: the Thirteenth Doctor (voiced by Jodie Whittaker) and the Tenth Doctor (voiced by David Tennant).

Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality features a brand-new nemesis and new environments and is packed with easter eggs from the beloved television show. Exterminate a havoc-wreaking ‘Reality Virus’ that threatens the universe and come face-to-face with classic Doctor Who monsters – including Daleks, Weeping Angels and Cybermen.

Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality launches October 14 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Doctor Who: The Edge of Reality is a Maze Theory production for BBC Studios with development by Just Add Water

CitizenCon 2951 is Coming on October 9th

2021/10/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen, is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. CIG was founded in 2012 by renowned visionary game developer Chris Roberts and continues to shift the paradigm of the game development process, offering its community an unprecedented level of visibility and interaction with product development.

CitizenCon is the number one destination for Star Citizen fans to connect with CIG developers as well as fellow players for engaging discussions, exciting reveals, and a first-look at what’s in store for the most ambitious and transparent game development project in history. Cloud Imperium Games is excited to announce that this year’s CitizenCon 2951 will air on the official Star Citizen Twitch.tv channel. With an all-new, all-digital format and a full day of scheduled events, panels, announcements, and entertainment, this year’s CitizenCon will be more accessible than ever, and is a must-watch for Star Citizen players around the world.

In addition to opening remarks from Cloud Imperium Games co-founder and Star Citizen Creative Director Chris Roberts, attendees can look forward to learning about what’s next from creative and development leads, including special reveals, shown for the first time at this event. Attendees can also look forward to giveaways, contests, and a few extra surprises from the Star Citizen team.

For full details and an updated event schedule, head to the official Star Citizen CitizenCon 2951 website.

“For all of us at CIG, CitizenCon is a revitalizing time when we celebrate with our community and get energized by their excitement for Star Citizen. We missed its presence last year and are glad to bring it back, even as an all-digital show,” said Star Citizen Creative Director Chris Roberts. “CitizenCon represents the spirit of our passionate community. Together with our players, we are building the most ambitious and expansive game development project in history. There’s never been anything like Star Citizen in terms of its size, scope, and support from a growing playerbase that believes in our vision. This year’s CitizenCon represents our chance to share our work and progress with our growing community and we can’t wait to show everyone what’s coming for Star Citizen.”

New Trailer for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes Features Characters

2021/10/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today released a brand new trailer for The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes coming to consoles and PC on October 22, 2021.

Check out House of Ashes’ latest trailer (ready for embedding) and discover the main cast of characters here:

In the shadow of the Zagros mountains a US military unit comes under fire from Iraqi forces. The resulting firefight causes an earth tremor where both sides fall into the ruins of a buried Sumerian temple. With all communication severed, our protagonists are trapped and must navigate a way to escape – unaware that something ancient and evil has awakened in the shadows and is hungry for blood.

Dive into this terrifying underworld in House of Ashes where the fate of the characters is in your hands, their survival depends on the choices you make where every decision might trigger terrible and gruesome consequences. Take on these life-threatening dilemmas and guide our protagonists to safety, alone or with friends, this Halloween.

Will Rachel King, Jason Kolchek, Nick Kay, Eric King, and Salim Othman survive this living hell? The choice is all yours.

House of Ashes will release on October 22, 2021 in the Americas for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM®; the game is also available for pre-order now.

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games, designed to present a new terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game is unconnected and will feature a brand-new story, setting and new cast of characters. Experience moments of tension and terror alone in single player mode, with your friends through 2 player online shared story or with up to 5 players in the couch-friendly movie night mode.

New Dying Light 2 Stay Human BTS Video Talks Game Soundtrack

2021/10/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Dive deep into the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human in the latest Dying 2 Know More episode, where renowned composer Olivier Derivière (Streets of Rage 4, Vampyr, A Plague Tale: Innocence) details a special custom-built instrument creating extraordinary in-game sounds and shares the inspiration behind Dying Light 2’s main theme, “Run, Jump, Fight”.

Fashioned from an old bike wheel, a steel rod, several metal wires, and other refuse of the city, the Electric Psaltery evokes the scrappy ingenuity of Villedor’s survivors, as if pulled right from the game world itself. Designed by DIY instrumentalist and musician Nicolas Bras, the Electric Psaltery’s strings, which can be plucked or bowed, correspond with specific in-game characters. The “wheel of fate” that rests atop the psaltery makes a soft rattle when spun, which can be heard in-game when making major decisions that will affect the story, characters, or world.

To truly bring the ambitious Dying Light 2 Stay Human soundtrack to life, Olivier Derivière and Techland collaborated with one of the world’s best orchestras, the London Contemporary Orchestra. Together in Abbey Road Studios, Olivier and the Orchestra recorded the entire soundtrack, creating a musical experience players won’t forget.

“It supports narrative by generating nostalgia in certain moments, encourages bravery in battles by adding to the adrenaline with the right tunes, and energizes the player, pushing them to try harder as they parkour through The City,” said Adrian “Pyza” Ciszewski, Creative Director of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. “This close collaboration between us has led to the sound developing in line with our artistic vision of what we’re going to see on the screen and blending in with it perfectly. It was an ambitious project, yes, but we had a lot of fun, and seeing the end result has definitely made it worth the effort.”

Revealing Dying Light 2’s main theme, “Run, Jump, Fight”, just before the latest Dying 2 Know episode, Olivier said, “It has been an amazing journey working with Techland on creating the unique soundscape of the game and pushing boundaries for open-world music design.” The track’s strings, brass, and drums evoke running, jumping, and fighting, respectively. Watch the latest Dying 2 Know More episode to learn how the soundtrack for Dying Light 2 Stay Human was created and recorded by icons of the music industry.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches February 4, 2022 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version). Pre-orders are now available via dyinglightgame.com/preorder. All pre-orders will come with an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin.

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Horror Game The Alien Cube Gets A Release Date Trailer

2021/10/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The Alien Cube, developed by indie creator Alessandro Guzzo, is revealing a new trailer ahead of its release on Steam and Epic Games Store on October 14th. This brand-new teaser hints us about the perils that the main character, Arthur, will have to face to find out the truth about the mysterious disappearance of his uncle Edgar, the protagonist of The Land of Pain. Taking on the role of Arthur and following your uncle’s steps, you will begin a journey of discovery that will take you through otherworldly places to the very heart of your worst nightmares, making you doubt your own perception of reality and changing your whole world forever. Cosmic horrors and terrifying visions await… Are you ready to uncover the secrets that are lurking behind the façade?

ABOUT THE GAME

In The Alien Cube you play as Arthur, a lonely man whose life is about to change drastically when strange events start to occur after finding out about the disappearance of your uncle, Edgar. The world you live in is intertwined with a terribly secret, dark and occult reality in which your uncle seemed to have played an important role. Tormented by nightmarish visions, you will need to embark on a journey to seek out the truth and survive the darkness that is haunting you.

Haunted Little Tokyo Returns for 2021 Spooky Season

2021/10/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

Back in time for spooky season, Little Tokyo will be transforming the community for the 5th annual Haunted Little Tokyo, a fun-filled Halloween celebration with three frightfully fun events that are perfect for ghosts and ghouls of all ages. Presented by the Little Tokyo Ghost Club, the events include a Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., a Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, October 30 from 2 to 5 p.m., and a “Block Party” on Saturday, October 30 from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. All three events will be a scary good time for thrill-seekers to get in the Halloween spirit and mingle with monsters.

“After taking the event virtual in 2020, we’re thrilled to welcome the community back in person to celebrate the season while supporting our local businesses,” says Kristin Fukushima, Managing Director of Little Tokyo Community Council.

Kicking off on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17 with a favorite Halloween tradition, the Haunted Little Tokyo Pumpkin Patch will offer a bone-chilling good time with pumpkins for purchase. Pumpkins will be provided by Tanaka Farms, a beloved Japanese family farm located in Irvine, California. The Pumpkin Patch will be located in the Japanese Village Plaza (335 E 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 90012). Activities at the Pumpkin Patch will be free and include a photo opportunity and a coloring contest.

The frightful festivities continue on Saturday, October 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. with the Haunted Little Tokyo Scavenger Hunt, an outdoor family-friendly event with plenty of treats in store. Pick up a map at Café Dulce (134 Japanese Village Plaza Mall) in the Japanese Village Plaza to discover outdoor locations around Little Tokyo where guests can receive fun treats. Visit all locations and you will have an opportunity for a special prize. Costumes are encouraged! The Scavenger Hunt is free while supplies last.

The sinister scene continues after dark as the Haunted Little Tokyo “Block Party” becomes a 21+ event from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. This year, the “Block Party” will move to an outdoor secret location in Little Tokyo! The event will include all the favorites from previous block parties including DJs, drinks, food, and a costume contest. The location will be shared upon check-in at Brunswig Square (360 E. 2nd Street). Guests must be 21+ and provide proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test result within 72 hours before entering the event. The event is free with RSVP prior to the event. For more information about Haunted Little Tokyo events and to RSVP, please visit GoLittleTokyo.com/Haunted.

Haunted Little Tokyo continues to monitor and adhere to guidelines put forth by local and state agencies and the CDC. It is recommended that unvaccinated guests wear masks when not actively eating or drinking and that all guests, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask when in line or when not able to maintain a six-foot physical distance from other guests.