Author - Jerry Paxton

Out of the Park Baseball 23 Out Now

Com2uS, the global mobile and online game development and publishing company, announced today that Out of the Park Baseball 23 (OOTP), the latest installment of the award-winning, sports strategy series is now available on PC for $39.99 USD at the official OOTP website, Steam and the Epic Games Store. Officially licensed by Major League Baseball and MLB Players, Inc., OOTP 23 features the full 2022 roster of players and rules for unrivaled authenticity, along with a stacked lineup of upgrades and 3D visuals to bring the beloved baseball management experience to the present. The latest iteration of the series welcomes rookies and veterans alike with more ways to play, learn and build their perfect teams than ever before. Featuring an all-new tutorial system, OOTP 23 gives returning players the tools to brush up on their skills while providing newcomers the ability to quickly learn the ropes and manage like a pro.

OOTP 23 features an array of new features, updates and enhancements to the best-in-class baseball management series including:

  • Rookies Welcome: For the first time ever, Out of the Park Baseball 23 will feature an easy-to-follow, in-game tutorial system, making it the best time yet for baseball fans to jump in and start managing their favorite MLB team.

  • Visualize the Win: OOTP 23 features a major graphical overhaul, with enhanced 3D player animations to bring your favorite MLB players from the past and present to life (including the all-new Cleveland Guardians), adding even more depth to the beloved team MLB management game with a fun and exciting new visual experience. The updated simulation engine also improves the Franchise Mode and Perfect Team experiences with all-new ratings balances for historical players.

  • Deeper Customization: For an added level of personalization, players can now create alternate uniforms for their favorite teams, with limitless cap, jersey, and pant design options for specific days of the week and special events. Additionally, players can customize their gameplay experience even further with all new ways to play (see below).

  • More Powerful Stats: Known for its highly authentic MLB experience and unmatched stat tracking, OOTP 23 features the new 2022 MLB rules, tactics, playoffs, and strategies. Even deeper mechanics and customization options are reflected through improved calculations over the season from batter vs pitcher to a redesigned catcher framing model and updated scouting abilities.

  • Unmatched Club Management: Players will be able to enjoy even deeper club management across all facets of the game allowing players to better assess team revenue management, employ new team batting strategies, enjoy new trade options, and further customize lineups in advance.

  • More Ways to Play: OOTP 23 offers a variety of play options to change throughout the season. New support has been added for tie-games (only spring games, flexible inning limits), regional draft tournaments, double elimination playoff options, customizable round-robin configurations, and tournament-style scheduling for multi-game series. Additionally, the game’s popular Live Starts feature now includes Full Minors from Low-A all the way through AAA for each organization whenever players Live Start from any day of the entire 2022 season.

  • Upgraded Online Leagues: Players will find more ways to interact with the OOTP community online, a new “waypoints’ system that allows online league Commissioners to mark customized simulation dates, and a new “limited power” Commissioner option expands the ability for multiple people to help run online leagues.

  • The Ultimate “Perfect Team”: OOTP’s beloved “Perfect Team” feature, a free online competition mode, has received a massive overhaul, with improved gameplay and visuals as well as more strategic and tactical options. When players draft their perfect team, they’ll experience improved buying and selling functions and visuals in the auction house. Perfect Team tournaments have also been improved with new events and rewards. The “Perfect Team” mode will be available to all players soon after the launch of OOTP 23.

Throughout the season, baseball fans can tune into Out of the Park Developments’ Twitch channel every Thursday at 9 PM EDT for a live episode of “This Week in Perfect Team”, to learn more about the newest rewards, cards and missions available in the game’s Perfect Team mode.

To stay current on the latest updates surrounding Out of the Park Baseball 23, follow Out of the Park Developments on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Twitch.

Nobody – The Turnaround Reveal Trailer

Publisher Thermite Games announced today its upcoming survival simulator title Nobody – The Turnaround arrives on PC via Steam this Fall. With over one million downloads from its February debut demo at Steam Next Fest, Nobody is set in a familiar modern society. Take the role of a blue collar “nobody” that is trying to make ends meet and navigate difficult choices in grimy alleyways and low-rent hostels. Utilize the resources at hand, develop job skills for self-improvement, and make challenging decisions that impact the characters you encounter every day. Players must make the most of every opportunity in their struggle to make a name for themselves in society and turn their status of nobody into somebody.

“Nobody – The Turnaround is one of the most fascinating games we’ve worked on,” states Sean Li, owner and founder of Thermite Games. “We want to introduce players to unique indie games that deliver beautiful and intriguing experiences. The positive response from our demo debut at Steam Next Fest makes us believe Nobody – The Turnaround will truly reimagine the survival genre.”

Nobody – The Turnaround authentically represents working class dilemmas and the harsh yet fulfilling struggle of daily urban life with visually striking detail. From financial, mental and physical health problems to issues with work and mediocre living situations, Nobody depicts an all-too familiar yet fascinating story of the common man. Do you save money by skipping a meal and risk hunger affecting stamina at your new job? Do you spend time collecting recyclable bottles for extra pocket change or steal scooter parts for risky quick cash gains? As players fight to survive and make a name for themselves, they will work hard to create a satisfying career path, develop stronger relationships and find security among society.

Nobody – The Turnaround is coming to Steam this Fall.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation Hosting National Hiring Week

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and operator of water parks in North America, is looking for 15,000 energetic and motivated team members nationwide who want to work where they play. Recognized for the fifth year in a row as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®, Six Flags is hosting a National Hiring Week, April 23 through May 1, at all of its U.S. locations, including Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor in Jackson, N.J.

The company is hiring for rewarding positions in areas such as food service, ride operations, lifeguarding, retail, janitorial, maintenance, security and many more. Applicants may apply online at SixFlagsJobs.com, where they can be interviewed one day, and start paid training the next. Those who join the team receive a Team Six Pass along with an allotment of free tickets for family and friends.

“With spring in full swing, and summer just around the corner, it is the perfect time to join Six Flags,” said Vice President of HR, Compensation and Benefits Reyna Sanchez. “We offer many perks along with competitive wages for all our positions. We have a job for every lifestyle, including seasonal and part-time positions, along with our new Core program that offers full-time hours and exclusive benefits. Six Flags is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace with great opportunities for leadership development, on-the-job training, and the ability to grow with us,” Sanchez continued.

Six Flags also offers other benefits including paid internships, in-park discounts, rewards and recognitions, exclusive Team Member events, and flexible scheduling.  The positions are great for students, teachers, retirees, or anyone looking for a second job that allows them to work around a busy personal schedule. To apply, visit SixFlagsJobs.com for immediate openings.

Locally at Six Flags Great Adventure, Wild Safari and Hurricane Harbor, 4,000 team members are needed to fill positions through Jan. 1, 2023. Most jobs are available to those 16 years of age and older, with select positions open to 14 and 15 year olds. Most positions start at $15 to $20 per hour.

How to Apply in N.J.:

  • Complete a job application at www.SixFlagsJobs.com; or
  • Text the word FUN to 732-307-6688; or
  • Visit the Six Flags Employment Center in person from 11 am to 7 pm daily.

Fast-Tracked Hiring & Training:

  • Candidates can interview the same day they apply
  • In-person and video interviews are available
  • Training can be completed in person or virtually online

Available Positions:

  • Operations: Ride Operations, Park Services (Custodial), Public Safety (Security, EMTs)
  • In-Park Services: Food and Beverage Operations, Retail, Games
  • Guest Experience: Admissions, Guest Relations/VIP Services
  • Safari: Gatekeepers, Educators/Guides
  • Lifeguards
  • Wardrobe: Seamstresses, Launderers and Clerks
  • Landscaping

Six Flags Great Adventure and Wild Safari are open for the 2022 season. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open May 14. Applicants with employment-related questions can email SFGAHREC@sftp.com or call 732/928-2000 x7072700. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

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RTS Style Gameplay Comes to World of Tanks

World of Tanks is more than just pure steel and firepower; it’s about tactics and strategy, and the latest event takes this up a gear! Players can master the Art of Strategy from today until early May.

The event consists of two formats which feature Tier X vehicles exclusively: 1v1 and 1v7. The 1v1 RTS-style format will see two Strategists engaged in a battle of wits for supremacy on the battlefield using the squads of 7 vehicles at their command. The 1v7 format pits 7 Tankers against a single Strategist and their 7 vehicles that await orders. The 1v1 mode is available from today, allowing players to familiarize themselves with it and its nuances before taking on the 1v7 one, which arrives on April 25th. And no matter which side a player lands on, Strategist or Tanker, the path to victory is the same: destroy all enemy vehicles or capture the base.

The two roles are different from each other: Those playing the Strategist role will command a squad of seven AI-controlled Tier X vehicles, that operate independently, as the Strategist sets stances and issues appropriate commands throughout the battle. They will also be able to set routes for their vehicles as they watch over the battlefield in a “bird’s-eye” view. Unlike the Tankers, the Strategist has auxiliary defenses in fixed positions that act as independent combat units. At any time during the course of battle, the Strategist can also take control of any one of the 7 vehicles in their squad and command them individually.

Both sides will only have a minute pre-battle to decide their tactics and set themselves up for victory. This 60-second period will play a massive part in the outcome of the battle. The Strategist can use this time to deploy their vehicles and set up their defenses, while the Tankers will assign roles that fit their vehicles and contemplate which avenues should be their key routes. Players who take part in the Art of Strategy event will have access to two daily missions for both roles (four in total). By completing daily missions, they’ll get closer to customization element rewards that include styles, inscriptions, decals, badges and 5 unique fully-trained crew members, all of which come with Brothers in Arms as a zero perk and enough crew XP to immediately learn another perk or skill of the player’s choice, as well as medals for winning battles.

For more information about the Art of Strategy event, visit worldoftanks.com.

MotoGP 22 Official Launch Trailer

Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. are proud to announce that MotoGP™22, the newest chapter of the celebrated two-wheel racing simulation game, is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch™ and Steam.

MotoGP™22 enriches the heritage of the video game franchise and the sport itself, adding a one-of-a-kind game mode. The NINE Season 2009 is a fascinating way to re-live one of the most incredible seasons in MotoGP™ history. A nostalgic and emotional docu-film narrated by Mark Neale, director of some of the best MotoGP™ documentaries, with more than 50 minutes of original footage from the 2009 Season mixed with real gameplay, creates a total-immersive motor simulation experience. Players will find themselves in the boots of legendary riders such as Rossi, Pedrosa, Stoner and Lorenzo, facing breath-takingly difficult challenges to replicate historical moments.

NINE Season 2009 replicates all the 17 grand prix of the season, divided in chapters with over 39 challenges in total.

The 2022 edition also adds new dedicated features for both newcomers and core gamers: the enhanced Tutorial and the MotoGP™ Academy. Thanks to these two new tailor-made modes players have the chance to master their knowledge of two wheels or learn the basics to start their escalation to the pro-level.

The Tutorial features a series of dedicated gameplay sessions, helping newcomers to understand the basics of the game through specific challenges focused on electronics, tire consumption, brake temperature and core differences between the three main categories.

The MotoGP™ Academy teaches you how to improve your riding style to be unbeatable on every track, uncovering the secrets to face all the curves and the hardest trajectories.

Additionally, the Riding Analysis System helps riders through in-game pop-up messages that appear at the end of the race suggesting how to adjust the difficulty level based on skills and performances. The game can recommend activating some help or suggest playing specific tutorials designed to fill gaps in terms of gameplay knowledge and attitudes.

The Managerial Career is back and allows players to decide whether to create a new team or join a real one. The game mode also features the possibility to go in-depth in the strategy’s details, using development points and allocating R&D staff to reach the top along with working on the Bike Development through enhancing aspects such as Engine, Frame, Aerodynamics and Electronics. The path could start from the bottom, creating a Junior Team in Moto2™ or Moto3™ categories, selecting a sponsor and hiring a Team Manager, Technical Director and at least one rider.

MotoGP™22 reaches a moto realism never seen before. A true next-generation experience that reduces the boundaries between videogames and reality.

  • A level of realism never seen before: new face animations, improved 3D characters and pits

  • Ride Height Device: players will be able to manually manage the locking mechanism of the RHD and control the compression of the bike’s suspensions

  • Enhanced tracks: surfaces have been improved to have a better rideability

  • Improved Suspension system: refined for a better feeling when passing over curbs

  • Tire deformation: a more realistic tire behavior making the experience even closer to reality

And for the first time ever in the series, MotoGP™22 features the highly anticipated 2-player local split-screen*, online multiplayer* and cross-play through consoles of the same family.

MotoGP™22 is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5**, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S**, Nintendo Switch and Steam.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge Gameplay Trailer

Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games, in partnership with Nickelodeon, have served up an extra-large portion of piping hot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge gameplay, while revealing that the four Turtles’ original voice actors from the 1987 cartoon will reprise their roles in the game. The team also confirmed Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge will receive a physical edition as well as a digital release of its jammin’ original soundtrack by Tee Lopes, courtesy of Kid Katana Records, following the game’s digital launch on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One this summer.

Fresh extended gameplay finds the Turtles kicking Foot Clan shell throughout the first two stages of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, thrashing foes as they tour their favorite, iconic stops across Manhattan including the Channel 6 studio and the streets of New York. Watch the Heroes in a Half Shell take the Foot Clan down in the new footage:

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge features newly recorded voicework from the original Turtles lineup, with Cam Clarke returning as Leonardo, Townsend Coleman as Michelangelo, Barry Gordon as Donatello, and Rob Paulsen as Raphael. Players will hear their charismatic energy in battle as the Turtles sling quips and their signature phrases and quips, making the action feel even closer to the Saturday morning cartoon magic.

After its digital release, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge will score physical editions courtesy of Limited Run Games in the U.S., Merge Games in Europe, Happinet Corporation in Japan, and H2 Interactive across Asia.

PAX East attendees are encouraged to practice their ninjutsu this weekend with the playable debut of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. Aspiring ninjas will find the six playable heroes, Dotemu and Tribute Games at the Dotemu booth (booth no. #12043) on the expo hall floor from April 21 – 24.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge joins two retro gaming experts: Dotemu, the developer and publisher known for faithful ports as well as impeccable remakes and continuations of beloved gaming series including Streets of Rage 4, the smash hit nominated for Best Action game at The Game Awards 2020, as well as the exhilaratingly competitive Windjammers 2 and the highly lauded Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap; and Tribute Games, the studio behind retro-themed original IPs including Panzer Paladin, Flinthook and Mercenary Kings which embody the spirit of classic games in new experiences. Tribute Games is home to the key talent behind the acclaimed Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game beat-em-up and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game released for Game Boy Advance in 2007.

For more TMNT gaming updates, visit Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge official site (https://www.shredders-revenge.com/), wishlist the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1361510/Teenage_Mutant_Ninja_Turtles_Shredders_Revenge/), follow @Dotemu and @TributeGames on Twitter, and join the Discord (https://discord.gg/gZPw59bEAZ).

Endzone – A World Apart Distant Places DLC Announced

The time is now, and a new horizon awaits! Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer Gentlymad Studios confirmed to fans today a May 17, 2022, Steam and GOG launch date for “Distant Places” — the all-new DLC coming to the critically acclaimed survival city-builder Endzone – A World Apart. The Distant Places DLC brings new story missions, new buildings for settlement expansion, exotic new food items, and most importantly: a means for aerial travel.

Along with the release date announcement, the developers have revealed a batch of never-before-seen screenshots showcasing new environments awaiting players. In Distant Places, exotic, bountiful lands beyond the safety of the settlement’s borders are waiting to be explored. Life in the settlement finally began to flourish in the preceding DLC, Prosperity, and now survivors are ready to set off on an air-balloon journey to discover the “distant places” their legends speak of.

Distant Places takes place centuries after settlers managed to regain a foothold on the surface of Earth after having been in subterranean bunkers for over 150 years to escape a radioactive hellscape on the ground above. Featuring 12 narrative-driven expeditions, settlers of the “endzone” will fly to four unknown destinations—far beyond their usual borders—in search of other displaced survivors, new food items, and new building blueprints, perfect for expanding settlements into (primitive) metropolises.

Key Features of Endzone’s “Distant Places” DLC Include: 

  • A Story Untold: Experience 12 story-driven, large-scaled global expeditions that take you to four varied, yet unseen places of the world. Suited for only the most well-equipped adventurers, they offer uncertain but very rewarding outcomes.
  • Brick by Brick: Support and expand the settlement with new buildings by discovering blueprints during treacherous new expeditions
  • Beyond the Mysterious Beyond: Driven by an insatiable quest for knowledge and resources, settlers can take to the skies aboard their purpose-built hot air balloon in search of new opportunities
  • Exotic Treats: Give the gift of scurvy prevention, by letting settlers experience the unique tastes and merits of six all-new exotic seeds like coconuts and bananas

Endzone – A World Apart’s Distant Places DLC will be available via Steam and GOG on May 17, 2022, for $7.99. With over 5,200 positive reviews on Steam, Endzone – A World Apart is Assemble Entertainment’s most successful published game. Learn more and explore the world of Endzone at the official site.

Assemble Entertainment has partnered with the environmental activist organization One Tree Planted for Endzone’s Save the World Edition, which means for every copy sold, the company plants an actual tree in damaged forests around the globe. To date, more than 40,300 trees have been planted as a result of the partnership!

For the latest up-to-date news about Endzone – A World Apart, follow Assemble Entertainment on Twitter, Instagram, “like” on Facebook, and join the official Assemble Discord server.

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution Announced

During today’s Meta Quest Gaming Showcase, Skydance Interactive and Skybound Entertainment revealed the first full trailer for the survival horror VR game The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution. The debut trailer offers players a brief look at the imminent horrors awaiting them in the French Quarter district, featuring a new adventure set in The Walking Dead universe.

Chapter 2: Retribution is the next chapter in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners storyline, and players of the original game will feel the full ripple effect of their previous actions, as new parties rise up to help or hunt them. Featuring an original storyline, freedom of choice and visceral combat that the franchise is known for, the game puts players again in the role of the character known as the Tourist, who must fight to keep surviving the flooded ruins of New Orleans, surrounded by unending herds of walkers and torn apart by warfare between the remaining survivors. Player decisions will weigh heavily in Chapter 2: Retribution, as the Tourist is once again thrown into a tumultuous situation where they’ll encounter intense challenges and a new, powerful threat, hell-bent on Retribution.

The team at Skydance Interactive is continuously excited to develop groundbreaking, deep-rooted VR gaming experiences for users to live survival horror on Meta headsets. More details on the next chapter in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners will continue to be revealed leading up to launch!

Players can now add the game to their wishlists on Meta Quest and Steam. To keep up to date on news for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution visit the official website and follow The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Discord.

World War Z Pinball Announced for Pinball FX

Zen Studios has revealed “World War Z Pinball,” the first new table for Pinball FX since the game’s recent launch into early access. Outlive the dead by rolling through swarms of zekes and scoring big to help the survivors escape the Central Mall.

“World War Z Pinball” Table Features:

  •  Set up your defenses, collect weapons and fight to survive and climb the leaderboards
  •  Defeat special enemies like the Bull, Gasbag and more as 3D characters on the playfield
  •  Explore the mall on the mini-playfield to collect ammo, traps and raise your score
  •  Send balls up the escalator ramp to move between floors
  •  Load up the auto-turret and blast zombies in Machine Gun Madness
  •  Make a stand against the undead swarm and battle massive hordes in Wizard Mode

“World War Z Pinball” is available today exclusively as DLC in Pinball FX for 60 tickets. Pinball Pass subscribers can access the table in-game for free.

Pinball FX is digital pinball evolved, featuring a growing collection of new and enhanced tables inspired by the biggest names in entertainment, plus faithful recreations of pinball’s most famous machines with Williams Pinball and inventive new Zen Originals creations! Experience the action with advanced Pro Physics simulation, 4K HDR visuals with ray tracing, and new content coming throughout early access.

Pinball FX is free to download in early access for PC on the Epic Games Store. It is expected to officially launch on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year. Keep up with the latest updates by visiting www.PinballFX.com, and following the team on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

Chernobylite Next-Gen and Enhanced Edition Trailer

Chernobylite, the survival horror RPG set in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ) from developer The Farm 51 and publisher All in! Games gears up for launch today on PlayStation 5 (Digital + Physical) and Xbox Series X|S (Digital). Scavengers crafting supplies on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC can upgrade to the next-gen version of Chernobylite through a free update. Additionally, Chernobylite is available with a 25% discount on PC via Steam and GOG.com.

Explore this one-to-one recreation of the CEZ based on 3D terrain scans with beautiful next-gen graphical upgrade options like dynamic 4K resolution (30 FPS cap) and a smooth 60 FPS (1080p resolution). Feel the radiated gravel shift under every step thanks to DualSense Controller support alongside additional Activity Card features to assist overcoming familiar and new otherworldly hazards.

The Season One Update also launches today as the third free content update for Chernobylite on PC via Steam and Epic Game Store (GOG soon to follow), coming to consoles this summer. Season One introduces a new free mission titled ”Memories of You” full of original collectables to discover, the free Silent Assassin crossbow, as well as paid the Blue Flames cosmetic item pack including clown masks, flame base equipment effects, among others. Three more content additions are planned for the rest of 2022, with the next in line for release titled Season Two, offering a story expansion, new map to explore, and side quests, for free in Q2 2022 for PC first.

All In! Games and The Farm 51 are also donating 100% of the proceeds for the Chernobylite Digital Charity Pack DLC to the Pure Heart Foundation in support of those currently affected by the ongoing Ukraine crisis. This charity pack is available until March 14, 2023 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.

Search for absolution from Igor’s history as a nuclear reactor employee and piece together the mystery behind his missing fiance. Gather resources and craft powerful weapons, stat-changing gear, vital med kits, and even a home base from abandoned scraps to take refuge from the harsh environment alongside allies. Form partnerships with other explorers, ration food supplies, and join forces to take on the unknown and plan the deadliest heist the world has ever seen.

“Chernobylite has never been more beautiful and terrifying at the same time,” said Marcin Kawa, CEO at All in! Games. “As a fan of the game I’m blown away by the near photo-realistic recreation of the Exclusion Zone thanks to next-gen graphical enhancements. Chernobylite has come a long way since its launch on PC last summer and with the last major milestone upon us, I’m excited to see the game grow and evolve with Season Updates throughout this year.”

For more information about Chernobylite, including full language support, visit the official Chernobylite Website, Steam, Twitter, Facebook, Subreddit, and Discord server.