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Railroads Online End of Early Access Trailer

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Next Stop, Full Release! Railroads Online by developer Stefan Kelnberger and publisher astragon Entertainment will leave Steam Early Access on December 05. At the same time, the sandbox railway simulation will be released for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S.

In October 2021, the developer team led by Stefan Kelnberger released Railroads Online in Steam Early Access. A broad player base and community quickly grew within the first month and years. Railroads Online introduced over 20 locomotives and 30 cars, with 21 types of freight during its early access phase. With the three new maps, Lake Valley, Aurora Falls and Mesa Plains, new environments were added as well as more than 120 props, several track types, new industries and new industry chains. The Tutorial and the In-Game-Wiki gave all players guidance for a perfect start to the game.

Railroads Online will be released digitally on December 05, for PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at a price of 39.99€ / $39.99 USD (SRP) or a regional equivalent. The game is available for PC as full version at a price of 34.99€ / $34.99 USD (SRP). The Pioneer DLC will be available separately for all platforms for 2.99€ / 2.99$ (SRP). Players, who own the Steam Early Access version of the game, will receive the Pioneer DLC for free.

On February 27, 2025, Railroads Online – Pioneer Edition for PlayStation®5 will be released in retail in selected countries. The retail exclusive Pioneer Edition contains the base game as well as the Pioneer DLC and will cost 39,99$ / 39,99€ (SRP).

EverQuest II Scars of Destruction Expansion Out Now

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

EverQuest II’s latest expansion, Scars of Destruction, went live yesterday, and I wanted to share what it brings to the beloved MMO. Highlights include a new playable Kappa race, an XP boost that brings one character per account to level 130, and a host of additional quality-of-life enhancements including an easier way to show off collected pets.

Violence spreads across Norrath as a devious mastermind stirs chaos. Healers and Quellious’ followers call you to action. Journey through Odus’ scarred coastline and into the Western Wastes, uncovering Veeshan’s ancient legacy and facing dangers in the Dragon Necropolis.

Join the Open Hand to brave storms, fend off Blackhook Raiders, and gain the tools needed to stop a dark army seeking an arcane artifact of immense power.

Expansion Highlights:

  • Scars of Destruction Exclusive Armor – Powerful and deadly new Blackhook armor sets are exclusive to the new expansion.
  • All New Adventure and Tradeskill Quests – Voyage to perilous lands and discover the unknown machinations of the evil plot that is about to unfold.
  • Experience New Dungeons and Raids! – Traverse the scarred lands of the Barren Coast and Western Wastes and risk the dangers of new dungeons and raid content.
  • Boost your Character’s Level to 130
  • Store your Petamorph wands in the new Petamorph Key Ring! *
  • Make your weapons sparkle with new Weapon Auras! *
  • Discover new Adventure, Tradeskill, and Signature quests when you journey to iconic lands and their new locations!
  • Defeat all new Solo, Heroic, and Raid content, in Places like Blackhook Spiral and the Dragon Necropolis in Western Wastes!

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Crew Management Trailer

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Microids and Savage Level are thrilled to reveal a new video of Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, coming December 17, 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The new video highlights essential mechanics such as crew management, the diverse arsenal of weapons, and the intensity of unarmed combat—offering players a closer look at the strategic depth and role-playing opportunities that await.

Crew Management and Archetypes
Building the perfect crew is critical to success. Players can recruit legendary pirates like John Silver and Mary Read, alongside other skilled adventurers. With 12 distinct archetypes, including Surgeons, Swashbuckler and Helmsmen, each crew member brings unique abilities to the team.

Archetype Combos tips: Positioning matters! Place two characters from the same archetype side by side in combat to unlock powerful new skills and devastating combos, giving you a tactical edge in battle.

Weapons and unarmed combat
The combat in Flint: Treasure of Oblivion combines strategy and adaptability. The game offers a wide variety of weapons, from sabers to pistols, providing unique tactical options based on play style. Unarmed combat also allows players to perform brutal actions, such as tackling or crushing enemies, which can be combined with environmental interactions for maximum impact.

A second video unveiling even more gameplay mechanics is on the horizon. Stay tuned for more surprises in the weeks leading up to launch!

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic Nintendo Switch Release Date

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Last week, Atari announced that RollerCoaster Tycoon® Classic will be available on Nintendo Switch on December 5, bringing the fan-favorite theme park sim to current gen-consoles for the first time.

RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic combines the best features from two of the original games in the series: RollerCoaster Tycoon® and RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2. Packed with content, players have enjoyed designing and building roller coasters and rides, landscaping and managing their parks since the first game was first introduced in 1999.

“Fans of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic have been hoping for a Switch version and we are excited to bring it to the platform,” said Ethan Stearns, VP of Games Publishing at Atari. “Our partners at Graphite Lab did an amazing job translating RCT Classic’s detailed keyboard-based controls to controller input.”

The release of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic on Switch is the cherry on top of a busy year for the franchise. Atari kicked off a year-long celebration of the RollerCoaster Tycoon in March 2024 to honor the 25th Anniversary of Chris Sawyer’s visionary creation. Since that kick-off Atari has released a number of RollerCoaster Tycoon merchandise and apparel collabs, re-launched RCT Classic on Android, introduced major expansions to the mobile game RCT Touch, and acquired RCT 3 from Frontier to re-unite an important game with the franchise catalog.

“Bringing RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic to the Switch, with its massive install base, is an opportunity to re-engage lapsed players, provide active players with another great hardware platform, and reach a new generation of players who will now discover the franchise on the Switch.”

Void Crew – Official Launch Trailer

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Focus Entertainment and Hutlihut Games are excited to officially release the 1.0 version of Void Crew, the thrilling co-op space adventure where you explore, fight and scavenge loot across the galaxy with up to three crewmates. Available on Steam today for $24.99, with a bonus 20% off discount offered for a limited time, Void Crew’s 1.0 release takes to the stars with a full suite of content after a successful voyage on Steam Early Access. Check out today’s new launch trailer for an interstellar showcase of the chaotic action, cool ships, dangerous enemies, and tons of fun with friends that await!

An Incredible Early Access Adventure & New Ones to Come

Void Crew’s journey first began in September 2023, debuting on Steam Early Access with a tremendous welcome from the community. Since then, Hutlihut Games has been dedicated to crafting the best experience for its growing galaxy of players based on community feedback, significantly expanding Void Crew’s content and features throughout early access.

Since its original release, Void Crew has added a roguelite mode, new weapon and utility modules, fierce enemies, enhanced animations, four skill trees, and boss battles for each biome. To celebrate the 1.0 launch, the game is receiving additional polishing touches, including meta-quests (time-limited missions), new objectives for more engaging and epic battles, new enemies, and an achievement system that is both coupled to Steam and awards in-game rewards.

New DLC for Dedicated Explorers

Alongside today’s 1.0 release, Void Crew players can also pick up the new “Founder’s Pack” DLC for $9.99, unlocking exclusive cosmetics, allowing you to customize your crew and show your support for the game’s ongoing journey.

House Flipper – Dine Out DLC Announcement Trailer

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

PC users can purchase the DLC for $14.99, and for the next two weeks, they can enjoy a 10% discount. For Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players, the DLC is priced at $19.99. Additionally, a special Bundle offer is available on the Steam platform, allowing players to buy the DLC and the base game.

Buy the DLC from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2819590/House_Flipper__Dine_Out_DLC/), Epic Games Store (https://store.epicgames.com/pl/p/house-flipper-house-flipper-dine-out-dlc-5ea2df), PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/product/UP5167-CUSA23090_00-0753270956017878) – the link will go live at the time of launch, or Microsoft Store (https://www.xbox.com/games/store/house-flipper-dine-out/9P8TXFKQNCRP). And don’t forget to join the Frozen Way Official Discord server: https://discord.gg/frozenwayofficial.

With the release of this gastronomic-themed expansion, several new free features will also be added to the base game to enhance gameplay. These features include the option to reset houses, a simplified grid system, wall highlights for construction and demolition, an improved store filter that allows sorting of items by expansions and the base game, and enhancements to storage optimization and FPS performance.

House of MinaLima Pop-Up Arrives at Universal Studios Hollywood Starting Today

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Beginning today, Monday, November 25, Universal Studios Hollywood guests can visit a pop-up shop from legendary designers MinaLima at the Universal Studio Store within the theme park.

Founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, Studio MinaLima designed some of the most renowned and loved film props from the Harry Potter Film Franchise such as the Hogwarts Acceptance Letter, The Marauder’s Map, The Daily Prophet and the Black Family Tapestry.

At House of MinaLima in Universal Studios Hollywood, fans can shop an extensive range of authentic, magical keepsakes including stationery, home décor, accessories and more. The pop-up will also have a curated collection of limited-edition art prints, featuring MinaLima-created graphic designs.

House of MinaLima shops have delighted fans around the globe with its flagship headquarters in London, UK, along with pop-up stores in Osaka, Tokyo, Seoul, Paris, New York City and Orlando.

For more information, click here.

Driveloop Launching in 2025

2024/11/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News

Get ready to ditch the Garlic and grab the gear stick as Driveloop, the combat vehicle survivor-like, drifts onto Steam in 2025! A chaotic combination of Vampire Survivors and Mad Max, Driveloop thrusts you into decayed cityscapes overrun with Steampunk-themed enemies with one goal: SURVIVE!

Chitty Chitty BANG BANG: Drift, ram, and blast through mechanical hordes as you take control of an old-school combat car! Supercharge your ride with powerful abilities and weapons, or build an explosive crew of loyal companions on the quest to become the ultimate four-wheeled death machine.

Which you were here: Explore post-apocalyptic playgrounds like the urban jungle of Paris or the sun-bleached Berlin deserts. Each location presents unique hazards, strategic challenges, and layouts to discover!

Highway to Hell: Shift up the gears and face off against colossal mechanical monstrosities in cinematic boss encounters that will test your skills at the wheel. Have you built a car capable of weathering the storm?

Skygard Arena – Early Access Launch Trailer

2024/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Independent developer Gemelli Games has today announced that their highly anticipated fantasy tactical RPG, Skygard Arena, is available now on PC via Steam Early Access at £16.75 / $19.99 / €19.99. To celebrate the release, players can enjoy a launch discount of 20%. Check the game out today to experience a fresh take on the tactical RPG genre – think Final Fantasy Tactics meets League of Legends, with a roster of Champions with unique abilities, a mission-based solo campaign, and a PvP mode with fast-paced matches.

In Skygard Arena, players lead the Champions of five factions vying for victory in the Tournament of the Ancients, where disputes are settled through intense strategic battles. In the arena, master the game’s unique combat system inspired by MOBAs, where Champions can dash, teleport, and unleash game-changing combos in a single turn.

With the all-new solo Campaign mode, battle in hand-crafted tactical missions: challenging clashes between the Champions, objective capture run, unique enemies and maps, large-scale battles, epic boss encounters and more! For players looking for more freeform battles, the community’s beloved Arena mode promises exhilarating encounters. Here, teams of three Champions face each other, capturing objectives or eliminating the opposition to earn enough victory points. Take the fight online and face other players with the game’s global matchmaking system to competitively climb the leaderboard, face a friend for a casual game, or battle against AIs with adjustable difficulty levels!

Of Ash and Steel Announcement Trailer

2024/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Video game publisher tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost Studios have teamed up to reveal Of Ash and Steel, an immersive third-person RPG set in a dangerous medieval fantasy open world, launching in 2025 on PC via Steam. Inspired by classic fantasy RPGs, Of Ash and Steel captures an old-school spirit of adventure with modern design, emphasizing rich storytelling, deep character progression and dynamic combat. Danger lurks around every corner in this world – but it promises great rewards for those with the curiosity and courage to seek them out.

In Of Ash and Steel, you’ll explore the once-prosperous realm of the Kingdom of the Seven, honing your combat skills and forging alliances to survive in an unforgiving land. Rise from a lowly adventurer and build your hero as you like, shaping your fortune and the fate of the world around you with each choice you make.

There are no quest markers to lead you by the hand in Of Ash and Steel. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide in a richly detailed world full of hidden treasures, stories, challenges, side quests, bosses and more.

In Of Ash and Steel, you’ll explore the once-prosperous realm of the Kingdom of the Seven, honing your combat skills and forging alliances to survive in an unforgiving land. Rise from a lowly adventurer and build your hero as you like, shaping your fortune and the fate of the world around you with each choice you make.

There are no quest markers to lead you by the hand in Of Ash and Steel. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide in a richly detailed world full of hidden treasures, stories, challenges, side quests, bosses and more.

Key Features

  • Master the Art of Combat: You are not a Legendary Hero by default in Of Ash and Steel. To become a true champion, you’ll need to learn the ropes and prove your might in battle, combining different combat stances and active skills with the surrounding environment to vanquish your foes. Tailor your fighting style to suit you, from agile swordsman to heavy armor-clad knight, or create something unique!
  • Shape the Fate of the World: Grow stronger, survive, and forge alliances across the realm. Watch your actions impact the world around you and prove that even someone who has lost everything can become a force with the power to shape destiny.
  • Explore Like You Used To: Of Ash and Steel has no marker system, and quests won’t lead you by the hand. Rediscover the joy of exploration and let curiosity be your guide. The world promises an immersive atmosphere full of dynamic weather, characters and music, with rich rewards for those who dare to uncover its secrets.