Author - Jerry Paxton

SnowRunner Crocodile Pack DLC Out Now

2022/03/02

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

SnowRunner, the ultimate off-road driving experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, continues to expand its roster of tough and powerful vehicles with the new “Crocodile Pack” DLC, available today as standalone DLC on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Nicknamed after the timeless reptile for its signature shape and deep engine bellowing, the brand-new Step 33-64 “Crocodile” truck comes with three uniquely styled add-ons.

The Step 33-64 “Crocodile” is as versatile as it is humble, able to switch between tasks and terrains without a hitch while rumbling through wild, snowy forests. Three visually unique vintage add-ons are featured: rescue vehicles with both maintenance and fuel add-ons while hauling cargo with the side-board.

Today’s update also marks the release of a new set of modding tools, allowing our talented community to create Nintendo Switch mods ahead of their release with the upcoming Season 7: Compete & Conquer. The principle will remain the same as for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One mods: once published or updated, the new Switch-compatible mods will be reviewed and vetted by the development team at Saber Interactive to receive a greenlight. When Season 7 releases, players will be able to subscribe to and download their favorite mods by signing into their mod.io accounts from the in-game menu.

SnowRunner and its Year 2 Pass are out now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. You can grab the game and all content from the Year 1 Pass with SnowRunner – Premium Edition. For more information, visit our official store page.

Back 4 Blood Tunnels of Terror DLC Announced

2022/03/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Developer Turtle Rock Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games today announced that over 10 million players have played Back 4 Blood, 2021’s best-selling new IP on consoles*, since its launch last fall. This milestone is met with new details for the game’s first major downloadable content (DLC) expansion, Tunnels of Terror, which will be available on April 12 as part of the Back 4 Blood: Ultimate Edition, Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition, Back 4 Blood Annual Pass, or via standalone purchase. The expansion will feature the new Ridden Hives PvE cooperative activity, new playable Cleaners and Ridden variants, exclusive character and weapon skins, and more.

“To achieve such a milestone in the short time since the launch of Back 4 Blood is a historic event for our studio and this franchise,” said Turtle Rock Studios President and General Manager, Steve Goldstein. “As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep the momentum going with our upcoming expansion, Tunnels of Terror, which will offer more cooperative content for fans to continue cleansing the world of the Ridden.”

When the Back 4 Blood Tunnels of Terror expansion arrives on April 12, teams of up to four friends can jump into an all-new co-op activity known as Ridden Hives, where they will explore seven different dungeons full of labyrinthine tunnels below the depths of Evansburgh that are infested with a new Ridden type, Warped Ridden. To claim exclusive loot and rewards only offered in Ridden Hives, players must outmaneuver and overcome the daunting new Warped Ridden, including the landmine-setting Urchins, monstrous Shredders, and damage-dealing Rippers. The new Warped Ridden variants are also playable in PvP Swarm mode.

The upcoming expansion introduces two new playable Cleaners – Sharice, an axe wielding firefighter, and Heng, a tough as nails, no-nonsense restaurateur. Also included in Tunnels of Terror are eight exclusive character skins, seven new legendary weapons, 12 new weapon skins, new cards, and more. The expansion will coincide with the release of the No Hope difficulty setting, a free update adding an extra level of challenge for elite players. Please note, all playable content included in the Tunnels of Terror expansion will be accessible by all players in a party as long as one player in that party has purchased the expansion.

Additionally, there will be no microtransactions of any kind, cosmetic or otherwise, added to the game as part of this expansion or any future content update.

Back 4 Blood is a first-person co-op zombie shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise and is available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), and PC. For more information about Back 4 Blood, and to begin playing right now, please visit: www.Back4Blood.com.

Disney+ Getting Marvel TV Shows from Previous Networks in March

2022/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

On March 16, Disney+ will add more Marvel live-action series titles to its expansive content offering in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand with the addition of “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” “The Defenders,” and “The Punisher,” plus “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” in the U.S., giving fans access to more from the Marvel collection, all in one place. With the addition of these titles, Disney+ will concurrently release an update to its Parental Controls in the U.S. that will prompt all subscribers to update their settings.

“Disney+ has served as the home for some of the most beloved brands in the industry, and the addition of these live-action shows brings more from the Marvel brand together, all in one place,” said Michael Paull, President of Disney Streaming. “We have experienced great success with an expanded content offering on Disney+ across our global markets and are excited to continue that here in the U.S. as well by offering our consumers not only great content with the new Marvel additions, but also a set of features that help ensure a viewing experience most suitable for them and their family.”

These Marvel series will also be available across all other Disney+ markets later this year.

Marvel on Disney+

The dedicated Marvel brand page on Disney+ already serves as home to the largest Marvel collection with hundreds of hours of movies and shows. This includes the Marvel Studios movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe such as “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” as well as other Marvel movie franchises like “X-Men”; Disney+ Original series like “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” and “Hawkeye”; animated series, including the Disney+ Original series from Marvel Studios, “What If…?”; specials and shorts, and documentaries that go behind the scenes like “Marvel Studios Assembled.”

Updates to Parental Controls in the U.S.

When opening Disney+ for the first time on or after March 16, all subscribers in the U.S. will be prompted to update their Parental Controls. This includes the option to select content ratings restrictions for each profile as well as to add a PIN to lock profiles. Those that choose to keep their settings the same will continue to enjoy Disney+ as they always have within a TV-14 content rating environment, with the option to make changes at any time under Profile settings.

FAR: Changing Tides Launch Trailer

2022/03/01

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

Frontier Foundry, the games label of Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today celebrates the release of FAR: Changing Tides, the next instalment in the FAR universe from developers, Okomotive. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, Steam and Epic Store, now.

Okomotive’s FAR universe expands today as players traverse a flooded landscape on a meditative journey with FAR: Changing Tides, the latest release from Frontier Foundry. With a dynamic soundtrack, painterly art style and added verticality with the dive feature, this post-apocalyptic adventure aims to deliver a memorable experience for players both new to and familiar with the critically acclaimed companion title, FAR: Lone Sails.

Crossing a drowned world in a ramshackle vessel, players will control Toe, a lone boy captaining a ship above and below the waves, through puzzles, flooded civilizations and unforgiving natural elements.

Okomotive Lead Designer and Co-Founder, Don Schmocker, said, “What started as a university project with FAR: Lone Sails has grown into a studio of 10 people, two games and over six years of wonderful memories made at Okomotive. Our development journey for FAR: Changing Tides has ended but we can’t wait to see how our players experience their journey in this wonderful world.”

Throughout the campaign, a number of activities and partnerships have been revealed along the way to celebrate this unique and beautiful game. Highlights include an Awesome Games Done Quick charity stream with the San Francisco Monterey Bay Aquarium here, an ArtStation narrated art tutorial here and the Soundwaves lo-fi soundtrack here.

Senior Director of Publishing and Commercial, Chad Young, said “Okomotive’s passion for their craft and the incredible experience they have delivered is a perfect example of Foundry’s aim – to help teams make the games we want to see. We gave the studio our support and their vision has resulted in a game that is both beautiful and emotional, and we couldn’t be more proud of them.”

The launch trailer is available here https://youtu.be/tcMhfPosuoU. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, Steam and Epic Store, now.

For more news and information about FAR: Changing Tides:
Website: https://www.farchangingtides.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FARtheGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FARtheGame
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farthegame/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrontierDevelopments/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frontierdevelopments

ELEX II Launch Trailer and Store Links

2022/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Get ready! Starting today, players around the globe can become the hero of Magalan. Science-Fantasy-RPG ELEX II is launching today for PC and consoles, offering a vibrant open world to explore including five major factions each with their own story arc for the players to join and experience. Magalan is full of fantastic creatures, hidden secrets, and fascinating vista – there are no limits for explorers, you can go and visit every place you see in-game. And thanks to Jax’s improved jetpack, exploration just got a lot more interesting. Traveling by jetpack allows you to fly up that old skyscraper or float down like a feather into a deep underground cave without breaking Jax’s legs.

Play ELEX II today and gear up for an epic adventure!

ELEX II is available today March 1st, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, and the Xbox Series S/X™, the SRP is $ 49.99 | € 49.99 | £ 38.99 on PC and $59.99 | € 59.99 | £ 48.99 on consoles.

Launch times
ELEX II will launch on Xbox and PlayStation at 15:00 CET (Check your local time here: https://bit.ly/35xAkpW)
On Steam, the game will be available at 19:00 CET (Check your local time here: https://bit.ly/3sop1JI)

PlayStation
https://thqn.net/elex2-ps

Xbox
https://thqn.net/elex2-xbox

PC
ELEX II on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/900040
ELEX II on GOG.com: https://www.gog.com/game/elex_ii
ELEX II on the Epic Games Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/elex-ii

Wargaming Donates $1M to Ukrainian Red Cross

2022/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Wargaming has issued the following statement regarding Kyiv based studio and assistance to those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine:

Dear industry colleagues,

We’ve been receiving many requests from our players and partners regarding our Persha Studio / Wargaming Kyiv employees.

Here is the update:

“At Wargaming, the safety and security of our employees is the top priority. Currently, all available company resources are helping and supporting our 550+ colleagues: providing them with alternate housing, early salary payments, additional funds to aid travel and relocation.

We are helping our employees’ families to travel neighboring countries and organizing accommodation for them.

And lastly, today Wargaming Kyiv are donating $1m to the Ukrainian Red Cross. These funds will be used to support Ukrainian hospitals and doctors, those citizens who have been displaced and other vital activities of the humanitarian organization as is needed.

We will be able to proceed with further humanitarian help if situation requires.”

Dying Light Gets PC Crossplay and Epic Games Store Release

2022/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

The original Dying Light is now available on the Epic Games Store with a launch discount, and with this new addition, all PC players of Dying Light can unite and survive the streets of Harran.

Techland brings all Dying Light players together with Epic Online Services solution, which means that all PC players using Steam, Epic, and the GoG platform, as well as all Windows, Mac OS, and Linux users, can now play together in co-op.

Today’s premiere of Dying Light on the Epic Games Store brings a launch discount for Dying Light Enhanced Edition (-60%) and Dying Light Platinum Edition (-70%). This sale will be active until March 7 at 7 am PT / 4 pm CET. Dying Light on the Epic Games Store is available here.

Follow us on Discord, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, VK, and YouTube to be up to date with all the news about upcoming Dying Light updates.

Critical Role Announces Theatrical Event for Seventh Anniversary

2022/03/01

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Critical Role, a leader in storytelling and world-building, officially announced their flagship show’s seven-year anniversary will be celebrated on March 17, 2022 at 7PM Pacific. In addition to the livestream on Twitch and YouTube, Critical Role has partnered with leading movie theater chains Cinemark, Landmark Theatres, and Cinépolis to simulcast the LIVE showing of Campaign 3, episode 17 in 55 theaters nationwide, plus three international screenings in Brazil in collaboration with Cinemarkl.

“Following the massive response from our third campaign’s theatrical premiere, we knew we wanted to bring our show back to the big screen where people can gather safely and enjoy the experience collectively,” said Travis Willingham, Critical Role’s CEO. “We’re working with some incredible theatrical partners to help celebrate our seven-year anniversary, which is still mind-boggling to say!”

Starring Critical Role founders Matthew Mercer (Overwatch), Ashley Johnson (The Last of Us), Marisha Ray (Final Fantasy XV), Taliesin Jaffe (Final Fantasy XIV), Travis Willingham (Marvel’s Avengers), Sam Riegel (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Laura Bailey (The Last of Us: Part II), Liam O’Brien (Star Wars: The Bad Batch), Campaign 3 takes place in the Exandrian continent of Marquet, where, from the dusty canyons of the Hellcatch Valley, to the rising plateaus of the Taloned Highlands, many wild adventures and mysteries are waiting to be uncovered!

“Cinemark is thrilled to once again welcome Critters to our immersive auditoriums and help Critical Role celebrate their seven-year anniversary in a larger-than-life way,” said Justin McDaniel, Cinemark SVP of Global Content Strategy. “Fans showed up in droves for our premiere event with Campaign 3, and we look forward to bringing the shared experience to more of our theatres across the U.S. and to host the inaugural big-screen viewing in Brazil.”

Screenings will be held in select cities in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virgina, and Washington. Additionally, Cinemark LATAM is providing screenings in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Tickets start at $25 USD, with select Cinemark theaters offering a $40 USD super-ticket featuring a t-shirt + seat combo. Please visit critrole.com/seven to pre-order your tickets TODAY.

To catch up on Critical Role and for an overview of the Exandria setting, check out Exandria: An Intimate History:

Peacock Announces TWISTED METAL Action Comedy Series

2022/02/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News

Peacock announced today the new action-comedy series TWISTED METAL, a live-action adaptation of the global video game phenomenon.

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is starring and executive producing. Mackie plays John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.

Will Arnett and Marc Forman from Electric Avenue (Murderville), who secured the rights to the material and helped put the project together from the beginning, are also set to executive produce.

Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai) will serve as showrunner, writer and executive producer for the live-action comedy from Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

TWISTED METAL, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy, based on an original take by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland) about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a trigger-happy car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.

“Twisted Metal has been a global phenomenon for more than 25 years but it was the creative vision for this live-action adaptation, led by Michael Jonathan Smith, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, that blew us away. Also Anthony Mackie starring made it undeniable!” said Lisa Katz, president scripted content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. “This adrenalin-infused comedy series is in expert hands with our partners at Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, and will be the perfect addition to Peacock as we continue to look for uniquely entertaining programs.”

“We are thrilled that our first series with our good friends at Peacock is with our amazing partners at Electric Avenue, Universal Television and colleagues at PlayStation Productions,” said Jeff Frost, President, Sony Pictures Television Studios and Jason Clodfelter, co-President, Sony Pictures Television Studios. “Michael Jonathan Smith and Rhett and Paul have ingeniously brought this high-action comedy to life and we are so fortunate to have Anthony at the center of the show. We look forward to this incredible team blowing audiences away with this twisted and inventive concept.”

Asad Qizilbash, head of PlayStation Productions, said: “Twisted Metal is one of PlayStation’s most beloved franchises. We are thrilled to have such an amazing creative team and partners working together who have such passion for this iconic property. We can’t wait for fans to see what we have planned for them.”

Mackie has starred as Sam Wilson/The Falcon in multiple films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most notably Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, as well as the Avengers films. Mackie recently starred in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. He will also appear as Captain America in the highly anticipated Captain America 4 film. In addition, his other credits include starring in Synchronic, Seberg, The Hurt Locker and the hugely popular Outside the Wire, which he and Jason Spire produced for Netflix.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer: Michael Jonathan Smith (Cobra Kai)
Executive Producers: Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland), Will Arnett and Marc Forman (Electric Avenue), Jason Spire (Inspire Entertainment), Peter Principato (Artists First), Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan from PlayStation Productions and Hermen Hulst, Head of PlayStation Studios
Executive Producer / Star: Anthony Mackie (Make It With Gravy Productions)
Produced by: Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group
Format: half-hour live-action comedy

The Tenants Landlord Update Trailer Released

2022/02/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Once again, Ancient Forge Studio and Frozen District prove that they not only listen to their players when it comes to the development of The Tenants, but they don’t shy away from the opportunity to spice up their game with a bit of magic! That’s right! The new tenant archetype will be the magician, with a new set of traits and unique mechanics.

Speaking of implementing player suggestions – it’s finally possible to sell apartments! Buying, renovating, and re-selling? We know that the developers have experience in that matter! However, it turns out that the sale itself is not limited to one click. You will now be able to conduct real auctions, waiting for increasing bids from potential buyers.

The game’s dynamic development has also led to the decision to introduce an additional currency, Landlord Points, which will help with cost balancing and some special actions offered to our tenants. They can be gained by performing elite tasks or active participation in tenants’ orders.

While on the subject of elite contracts: four brand-new job types have also been added, sure to be appreciated by travel enthusiasts and avid florists alike! And while we’re at it, elite items are also joining general use! This will allow for the decoration of establishments with items previously reserved for the most eccentric residents from The Tenants.

Since this is a milestone update, it’s impossible to write about all the content introduced. Therefore, in a nutshell:

Selling apartments!
New tenant archetype – Magician
New complementary currency – Landlord Points
New elite contracts with the possibility to unlock elite items
New job types – Creative and Puzzle
More customized jobs for specific apartments
Rework of prestige/decor/job rating systems
General optimization and minor changes

Remember, The Tenants is still available in Early Access, so you have a real influence on the final look of the game when it officially launches.

To stay informed about the development process of The Tenants, make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter! You are also welcome to join our official Discord server.