Author - Jerry Paxton

Atlas Fallen Reign of Sand – Launch Trailer

2024/08/06

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Get ready to rediscover Atlas Fallen with Reign of Sand, a massive, free overhaul update that refines your experience in this action-packed RPG where you control the power of the sand. Packed with new content and features, Reign of Sand is the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen and promises to elevate your solo or co-op adventure with a wealth of improvements, perfect for both returning players and newcomers alike. Available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Focus Entertainment and Deck13 are pleased to present what’s waiting for you with the all-new launch trailer for Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand.

Rise Again with a Reign of Fresh New Content

What’s new in Reign of Sand? Here are the most significant additions and improvements introduced by this free update:

New Area: Source – Explore mysterious portals leading to the Source, a twisted divine realm filled with new challenges where you’ll unleash powerful new Wraith abilities.
New Enemies – Encounter formidable new Wraiths like the bulky Transmuter and the agile Morpher.
New Game+ – Restart with all your progression, gear, and abilities, and discover new enemies, mechanics, and progression systems.
New Difficulty Mode: “Nyaal’s Nightmare” – Exclusive to New Game+, this new difficulty mode offers the ultimate challenge!
New Essence Stones – Customize your playstyle with 25 new perks and abilities.
New Open World Challenges – Engage in dynamic Corruption Breaches for intense combat and special rewards.
Reworked Introduction & Voice Acting – Enjoy a smoother, more engaging experience with a revamped intro and new voice actors, including Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Warframe) as the male playable character.

This update also includes new armors, customization options, improved VFX, UI, sounds, and many other fixes and enhancements. While you can carry over progress from your old character, starting a new playthrough is highly recommended for the optimal experience. Returning players can download the update for free on PC and consoles, while newcomers will have it included with the base game.

Frostpunk 2 City Unbound Ep. 4 – The Perils of Human Nature

2024/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

This week’s episode of Frostpunk 2: CIty Unbound is out now and it focuses on the ominous-sounding Perils of Human Nature. ❄️

In Frostpunk 2, keeping an eye on your city’s ideological landscape is crucial for success. As the communities and factions gain influence you will have to build a council hall that serves as a place for their delegates to collide. As a steward, you can propose laws and put them up for the delegates to vote on and Frostpunk 2 is a constant dance between conflicting interests.

You must be mindful of factions taking too much power and influence. A power imbalance often leads to discontent among others and may even escalate into a violent civil war. To avoid such unpleasantries, you must think through every law and negotiate patiently, especially as the rising tension ball makes your job as a steward more difficult.

Creatures of Ava Launch Trailer

2024/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher, 11 bit studios, and Spanish developers, Inverge Studios and Chibig, invite players to embark on a breathtaking mission in Creatures of Ava. Taking on the life-and-death task of cleansing an all-consuming infection—The Withering—ravaging the planet of Ava is the top priority, but is what’s in the planet’s best interest also aligned with your own best interests? Find out when Creatures of Ava, coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass, launches on Aug. 7th.

Set against a canvas of wholesome and colourful visuals, Creatures of Ava hides a deep narrative—co-written by Rhianna Pratchett—that explores dueling themes of acting with empathy while learning when you may need to let something go. Players take on the role of Vic, a young explorer who finds herself crash-landed on a distant planet alongside her companion, Tabitha. During Vic’s adventure, players will embrace exploration that focuses on taming and saving the many creatures threatened by The Withering while also ensuring the protection of the natural world. The world of Ava is wide open to wandering, helping a myriad of creatures, taking on side quests, and appreciating the beauty of Ava.

Players will journey through four distinct biomes tackling environmental puzzles, unlocking new areas, and capturing the fading beauty of Ava via research photography. By upgrading Vic’s gear and skills, it’s possible to enhance her ability to aid Ava and its inhabitants, while magical flute melodies, learned from the grumpy local inhabitants known as the Naam, let her tame the many living species wandering its terrain.

MAXXXINE Now Available to Watch at Home

2024/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

The wildly entertaining final chapter of Ti West’s X Trilogy MAXXXINE is Now Available to Watch at Home.

Starring Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, with Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon.

Synopsis: In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood threatens to reveal her sinister past.

STARRING
Mia Goth, Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, with Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon

Final Fantasy VII and Max Caulfield Announce Exclusive Outfits for Life is Strange: Double Exposure

2024/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, SQUARE ENIX® revealed the full set of designs featured in the Life is Strange: Double Exposure FINAL FANTASY VII Outfit Pack, available in the Ultimate Edition version of the game. LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation 5®, and PC via Steam and Windows Store on Oct. 29, 2024. It is also coming to Nintendo Switch at a later date.

Even during a supernatural murder mystery, there’s always time for fashion, especially when it takes inspiration from the unforgettable FINAL FANTASY VII saga! The FINAL FANTASY VII Outfit Pack contains the Moogle coat with sculpted beanie and four indoor outfits themed around monstrous allies and fearsome foes: Chocobo, Cactuar, Bomb, and Tonberry.

Each Outfit Pack lets you change up Max’s look with one new outfit available for Max to wear in each chapter of the story.

Players can pre-order the LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE Ultimate Edition now to gain Advanced Access to Chapters 1 and 2 starting on Oct. 15, 2024, two weeks ahead of the release of the full game.

Max Caulfield, photographer-in-residence at the prestigious Caledon University, discovers her closest new friend Safi dead in the snow. Murdered. To save her, Max tries to Rewind time – a power she’s not used in years… but instead Max opens the way to a parallel timeline where Safi is still alive, and still in danger! Max realizes the killer will soon strike again – in both versions of reality. Only Max can Shift between the two parallel timelines to solve and prevent the same murder.

LIFE IS STRANGE: DOUBLE EXPOSURE will be available in three editions: Standard, Deluxe and Ultimate. Full details about each edition can be found at https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com.

THQ Nordic Showcase 2024

2024/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

The stage lights have dimmed, and the 2024 THQ Nordic Digital Showcase has officially taken its final bow! We’ve had a blast unveiling a treasure trove of game updates, reveals, and surprises. Missed the live show? No worries! You can catch all the action on demand across our official channels:

Razer Viper V3 Pro Gaming Mouse Review

2024/08/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripheral Review, Peripherals News, Reviews

The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a testament to the evolution of wireless gaming mice, meticulously crafted to redefine the competitive gaming landscape. As the latest iteration in the acclaimed Viper series, it effortlessly blends an ultra-lightweight form factor with cutting-edge technologies, delivering an unparalleled gaming experience that is sure to elevate your gameplay to new heights.

The first thing you’ll notice about the Viper V3 Pro is its astonishingly light weight. At a mere 54 grams, it practically disappears in your hand, allowing for lightning-fast reflexes and effortless movements. Whether you’re executing precise flick shots or smoothly tracking your opponents, the Viper V3 Pro’s weightlessness ensures that your hand won’t tire, even during marathon gaming sessions. The symmetrical design caters to both right and left-handed gamers, providing a comfortable and ergonomic grip for all. The smooth, matte finish not only feels great to the touch but also provides a secure grip, even with sweaty hands.

Beneath the hood, the Viper V3 Pro houses Razer’s Focus Pro 30K Optical Sensor, a true marvel of engineering. This state-of-the-art sensor boasts up to 30,000 DPI sensitivity, enabling unparalleled precision and accuracy. Coupled with an astonishing 750 inches per second (IPS) tracking speed and 70G acceleration, the Viper V3 Pro ensures that every movement you make is faithfully translated on screen, giving you a competitive edge in the heat of battle.

Clicking on the Viper V3 Pro is an absolute joy, thanks to Razer’s Optical Mouse Switches Gen-3. These cutting-edge switches offer a satisfyingly crisp and tactile feel with minimal pre-travel, ensuring lightning-fast actuation and eliminating the risk of accidental double-clicks. Whether you’re unleashing a barrage of bullets in a first-person shooter or executing complex combos in a fighting game, the Viper V3 Pro’s switches keep up with your every command, providing a seamless and responsive experience. This extends to the well-placed and responsive side buttons, offering additional inputs for customized actions or macros, further enhancing your in-game control and adaptability.

The wireless performance of the Viper V3 Pro is simply stellar. Thanks to Razer’s HyperSpeed Wireless technology, you’ll experience lag-free gaming that rivals, if not surpasses, that of a wired mouse. The included HyperPolling Wireless Dongle further enhances the mouse’s performance, enabling a polling rate of up to 4000Hz for near-instantaneous input response. The Viper V3 Pro also boasts an impressive battery life of up to 90 hours, allowing you to game for days on end without worrying about running out of juice.

Razer Synapse 3 software is the perfect companion to the Viper V3 Pro, offering a wealth of customization options to personalize your gaming experience. From adjusting DPI settings and button assignments to fine-tuning the RGB lighting, Synapse 3 puts you in complete control. You can even create custom profiles for different games or tasks, ensuring that your Viper V3 Pro is always perfectly tailored to your needs.

Overall, the Razer Viper V3 Pro is a masterpiece of engineering and design, a true testament to Razer’s commitment to innovation and performance. Its ultra-lightweight design, cutting-edge sensor and switches, stellar wireless performance, inclusion of convenient side buttons, and extensive customization options make it the ultimate weapon for competitive gamers. Whether you’re a seasoned esports professional or a passionate enthusiast, the Viper V3 Pro is sure to elevate your gameplay and give you the edge you need to dominate the competition. If you’re looking for a gaming mouse that can keep up with your every move and help you unleash your full potential, the Razer Viper V3 Pro is the perfect choice.

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5

Dead Age 2 Console Release Dates Announced

2024/08/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Developer Silent Dreams and publisher Headup today are announcing the upcoming release of Dead Age 2 for consoles. Headup will publish the tactical zombie survival game for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on August 8, 2024.

Dead Age 2 is a unique combination of survival, management, rogue-like elements, fast turn-based combat, classic role-playing gameplay, and a story in which your decisions directly affect plot progression!

It’s ten years after the zombie apocalypse, and your group has made camp in Freedom City, rumored to be the birthplace of a cure for the zombie plague. However, it’s not just the ravenous undead who are the monsters here, as multiple factions vie for power and resources, attempting to squash all who oppose them. Will you lead your community to safety and security or fall to the dark machinations of other groups?

Features of Dead Age 2 include:

New Story: You won’t need to know what happened in the first game to appreciate this new narrative!
Improved combat system: A world of tactical combat opportunities opens up to you as you have more than 24 skills to bring to the battlefield
Faction Reputation System: Increase your standing with the three major factions to reap rewards and improve trade
Extensive Base Management Features: Assign tasks to survivors, craft items, and expand your camp’s capabilities
Open World Survival: Free exploration of the world map with 80 detailed locations to search for valuable resources
Decisions with Consequences: Your choices directly affect the story and the path you follow, leading you to one of the six potential endings
Rogue-like Elements: Random 3D events with permadeath! If you die, you may purchase upgrades unlocked in previous runs for your next playthrough.
Multiple Levels of Challenge: Choose from three difficulty options to customize your survival experience

The Second Edition Of The ALIEN RPG Announced

2024/08/02

Jerry Paxton

Book News, Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Free League’s Kickstarter this Fall will debut a new wave of 2e releases, including new core rules, starter set, cinematic scenario set, and miniatures line. For five glorious years, Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios have explored the ultimate reaches of the ALIEN universe. In celebration of the critically acclaimed ALIEN RPG’s 5th anniversary in 2024, Free League proudly announced their plans to unleash a Second Edition of the multiple award-winning game rules across an expansive new line of rulebooks, starter sets, cinematics, and accessories. The stress fest begins with bug hunts aplenty through an epic Kickstarter launching this Fall.

Free League has revealed their core line-up for the upcoming Kickstarter, with more details coming soon:

Based upon feedback from thousands of players over five years of adventures, the Second Edition of the core rules delivers an updated and streamlined version of the ALIEN RPG fans know and love, along with additional new artwork, new content, and a variety of new tools for players and Game Mothers alike, all fully compatible with previous releases and game material.
The new 2e starter set will be redesigned as the perfect starting point for newcomers to roleplaying in the ALIEN universe, containing everything they need for game night including abridged 2e rules, character sheets, custom dice, reference cards, various handouts, and an expanded 2e edition of the fan-favorite Hope’s Last Day scenario set on Hadley’s Hope just prior to the unforgettable events of Aliens.
The new cinematic scenario boxed set, Rapture Protocol, written by Jonathan Hicks and Free League’s Tomas Härenstam, returns to the roots of the ALIEN franchise, featuring the crew of a small star freighter on a resupply run to the remote industrial colony, soon embroiled in a deadly conflict.
The miniatures set is designed to bring the events of Rapture Protocol to life, but fully complement other adventures and skirmish battles throughout the ALIEN RPG series.

Sign up today to follow the upcoming Kickstarter, look out for more news across Free League’s social channels, and then get ready for a whole new chapter of sprawling, stress-inducing, blood-curdling ALIEN RPG adventures for years to come. We can’t lie to you about your chances, but you have our sympathies.

Kickstarter Campaign URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/alien-rpg-second-edition-and-rapture-protocol

Check-In to The Queen Mary’s Most Haunted Cabin Starting Sept 13th

2024/08/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

The Queen Mary thrilled fans at the MidSummer Scream panel on Sunday afternoon, July 28th, with a series of spine-chilling announcements for the upcoming spooky season. Each reveal left attendees screaming with excitement, with cheers echoing throughout the halls of the Long Beach Convention Center following the announcement of the highly anticipated reopening of the ship’s most notoriously haunted cabin, Stateroom B340.

Dubbed one of the “Top 10 most haunted places on Earth” by Time Magazine, the Queen Mary is excited to announce that the notoriously haunted Stateroom B340 will once again be available for overnight guests starting Friday, September 13th. After being closed for over 30 years, this famously haunted room reopened in 2018, but was shut down again during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, for the first time since early 2020, thrill seekers and scare enthusiasts have the unique opportunity to spend the night in the axiom of all alleged paranormal activity at the Queen Mary.

“Several of the cabins onboard the Queen Mary are considered haunted. But, the stateroom with the most famous reputation is room B340,” shared Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary. “We are thrilled to offer this unique and spine-chilling experience to our guests once again, with the first overnight guest welcomed back on Friday the 13th.”

Stateroom B340 has a large volume of recorded paranormal activity with many stories of haunted encounters noted in the ship’s logs. Reports date back to the final ocean voyage in 1967 and include complaints from guests staying in B340 claiming that someone was knocking on the door in the middle of the night. Other complaints include bathroom lights turning on by themselves, the sink faucet turning on and off on its own, and unexplained bathroom and closet doors shutting.

In addition to the reopening of Stateroom B340, the Queen Mary will host a Spooktacular Bazaar and Double-Feature Movie Night on Friday, September 13th ($10 per person). This event will take place adjacent to the ship at the Harry Bridges Memorial Park and will feature Halloween classics, Nightmare Before Christmas (7pm) and Labyrinth (9pm). Attendees can immerse themselves in the Halloween spirit with spooky pop-up shops, a fall market, delicious eats from local chefs and food trucks, a beer garden, live music, and more. Looking for a ghostly upgrade? Enhance the spooky fun with an Ultimate Movie Package for $250, which include (4) tickets, a Queen Mary blanket, movie snacks, a bottle of Queen Mary Champagne or (4) sodas, and a spooktacular surprise!

Adding to the festive fall lineup, The Queen Mary will present a Spooky Speakeasy experience on September 19th and 26th, priced at $55 per person and includes four drinks (21+ only). This special engagement will feature haunting stories of the Queen Mary’s most famous apparitions, each paired with a specialty beverage inspired by the specific spirit. Rounding out the announcements is an all-new paranormal ship walk titled “The Forgotten Stories.” This tour promises to delve into the lesser-known hauntings and paranormal phenomena aboard the Queen Mary. More details about the tour and speakeasy to be released soon.

The Queen Mary’s year-long haunted attractions and tours continue to draw thrill-seekers of all ages. For more information, or to purchase tickets for the haunted attractions and tours, please visit queenmary.com, or connect with on social @TheQueenMary.