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New Dying 2 Know More Episode Talks About The City and Its People

2021/11/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

In the latest episode of Dying 2 Know More, available here, Thomas Gerbaud, World Director of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, walks eager survivors through The City and its people in great detail. Following the fall of civilization, people have come together to create a new way of life in the face of the infection. Players will discover this world and its inhabitants through Aiden Caldwell’s eyes, with the consequences of his actions disrupting their everyday lives.

In this episode, viewers will learn more about the game’s post-apocalyptic setting and the way of life in The City. The Peacekeepers play a central part in this, and Thomas Gerbaud shares new details about their strict adherence to law, order, and hierarchy. The inhabitants are a product of the world around them, demonstrated by the game’s rich environmental storytelling.

For Thomas, the aim was for players to get a true sense of the world’s people, rules, and way of life from their own exploration of and interactions with it. Every location is filled with tiny details that make the world feel more textured and complex while helping players comprehend the many facets of The City.

Tune into this episode of Dying 2 Know More to find out about the citizens’ lives in Dying Light 2: Stay Human and all the little details that make the world feel even more real.

Dying Light 2 Stay Human, published by Techland, launches on 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.

Dice Legacy – Forging a Realm Game Mode Available for Free

2021/11/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Not many things in life are free; unless you’ve got a copy of dice-based roguelike survival city-builder Dice Legacy, in which case we’ve got some amazing news for you.

A new game mode for Dice Legacy – Forging a Realm – is available today as a free update for all PC players. The new content will be live today at 8am PDT and will be available for Switch players very soon. This is the second major free update for Dice Legacy.

Forging a Realm will offer a very different experience from the regular Dice Legacy mode, which has now been re-named as Escaping Fate.

Forging a Realm unlocks after players get through their first winter and is available to all players who have managed to complete the game at least once.

Playing the role of a young king on a newly-inhabited ring, people are looking to you for guidance, but they don’t trust you – yet. This needs to be earned by fulfilling their increasingly difficult demands; failure is not an option.

Key features of the new mode:

  • Economically-centric Dice Legacy experience aimed at increasing the variety of play.
  • New randomly generated map with parameters built specifically for this mode.
  • Increasingly more difficult demands you need to solve to win the game.
  • Five difficulty levels accommodating either a relaxed or more frantic experience.
  • Ability to alter your experience with memories after completing the new mode.

Necromunda: Hired Gun Gets New Gang Wars Cosmetics Bundle

2021/11/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Streum On Studio and Focus Entertainment are pleased to release the “Gang Wars” Cosmetics Bundle for Necromunda: Hired Gun, the fast-paced FPS set in one of the deadliest hive cities of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. You can now embody your favorite Necromunda gang with three new sets of skins.

The “Gang Wars” Cosmetics Bundle, available now, contains three new cosmetic sets with different looks for your outfit, knife, loyal cyber-mastiff, and chew toy. Each set is themed around the Escher, Goliath or Nautica gangs. Pick a side or die alone — there’s no in between.

With the recently released free “Hellhound” pack, players can add yet another set of skins as they eliminate high-value targets to further augment their deadly bodies. The cosmetic pack comes with unique looks for your knife, outfit, and mastiff.

Necromunda: Hired Gun is 38% off on Steam for a limited time. The game is also available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Get A Look at the ANVIL: Vault Breakers Official Intro Trailer

2021/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Get an overview of the lore behind top-down co-op sci-fi roguelike shooter ANVIL: Vault Breakers in the game’s recently released intro trailer. The brand-new trailer provides an overview of the storyline about what started the deadly war across the planets and what the Breaker’s must now do to uncover the hidden Vaults throughout the galaxy.

Players can Wishlist ANVIL: Vault Breakers on Steam today and prepare to hop into Early Access on Dec. 2 for $24.99. The game will also be available in Game Preview/Game Pass on Xbox and will support cross-platform multiplayer.

Adeptus Mechanicus DLC Out Now for Warhammer 40,000 Gladius

2021/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Slitherine LTD and Proxy Studios are proud to announce that Adeptus Mechanicus, the 9th DLC for the award winning game Warhammer 40,000 Gladius, is now available on Steam, Slitherine, Epic Games Store, GoG and other digital stores. After the Tyranids, Chaos Space Marines, T’au and Craftworld Aeldari, it’s time to conquer the forsaken planet of Gladius Prime with the new Adeptus Mechanicus faction.

The Adeptus Mechanicus are an empire within the Imperium, with their own fanatical purpose – in the name of the Omnissiah they seek to rediscover ancient and powerful technologies. Jealous guardians of the knowledge required to maintain and construct the Imperium’s technology, they also possess their own elite armies of bionically-augmented soldiers and terrifying weapons of war. Xenos or man, stand in their way and they will annihilate you.

The faction has a full new roster of units, including Sicarian Infiltrator, Skorpius Dunerider and Knight Crusader, and unique abilities as Canticles of the Omnissiah and Monolithic Buildings.

Mark your diaries for more news about Slitherine titles: on December 14th, a new Home of Wargamers Live+ will happen on Slitherine Twitch Channel. Broken Arrow gameplay reveal, Stargate Timekeepers in action for the first time, a new faction for Warhammer 40,000 Battlesector, and four new unannounced titles.

The Game Awards and Spotify Team Up For The Game Awards

2021/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

The Game Awards and Spotify have teamed up for this year’s The Game Awards, taking place as a live, in-person ceremony at the Microsoft Theater on Thursday, December 9. Spotify will serve as an exclusive audio streaming partner for the video game industry’s annual event, which delivered more than 83 million livestreams in 2020. This 360 degree partnership will include content and in-show elements, including the announcement of the most streamed Spotify artists and songs on gaming platforms.

In addition, The Game Awards creator, executive producer and host Geoff Keighley is hosting a special 4-episode Inside The Game Awards podcast, exclusively available on Spotify beginning today, highlighting the latest news on the awards ceremony, including the incredible nominees for this year’s show, and a look at the musical elements of the show, including the return of The Game Awards Orchestra.

“We’re happy to welcome Spotify as our exclusive audio streaming partner for The Game Awards as we celebrate video games and the incredible people behind them,” said Geoff Keighley, creator, executive producer and host of The Game Awards. “We’ve always strived to bring the community together, and working with Spotify will help us reach audiences around the world who use the platform as a means to listen to music and podcasts.”

During The Game Awards, Spotify will reveal breaking news on the most listened to Spotify artists and songs on gaming platforms globally in 2021.

More information on the Inside The Game Awards podcast and how to tune into The Game Awards ceremony on Thursday, December 9 on Spotify can be found on www.thegameawards.com.

GIANTS Software’s Farming Simulator 22 is Out Now

2021/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Let’s farm, and let the good times grow! Farming Simulator 22 is now available on PC and consoles. Developer and publisher GIANTS Software introduces the most extensive agricultural simulation to date, including a multitude of new features. From production chains forming agricultural empires, to crossplay multiplayer. The accompanying launch trailer tells the emotional story of an aspiring new farmer.

https://youtu.be/Kd1QeyouQOU

Farms are growing bigger – just like the series

Farming Simulator 22 enhances the farming experience on every level: Seasonal farming adds (snowy) challenges, production chains more depth, new ground working mechanics more agricultural diversity, and an improved sound design more immersion.

A brand-new build mode and character creation tool promote creativity and player freedom on three distinct maps, inspired by southern France, the US-Midwest and the European Alpine region. All types of farmers will find the perfect landscape to build their farm and dive into agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry. It is their choice whether they focus on the large variety of crops or tend to cows, sheep, chicken, pigs, and horses – even bees. Thanks to cross-platform multiplayer, it’s also easier than ever to cooperate.

With over 400 authentically digitized vehicles and tools from brands like Case IH, CLAAS, Fendt, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, Valtra and many more, the fleet of agricultural machinery grows, too. New machine categories allow farmers to create lush vineyards and olive orchards. Grapes, olives and sorghum are added to the range of crops.

Cultivated, fertilized, and now self-published

Christian Ammann, CEO of GIANTS Software, proudly comments: “It’s an amazing accomplishment that marks a striking milestone on multiple layers of the company’s history: Farming Simulator 22 is our first and globally self-published title, it’s the most extensive entry of the series to date, and it’s the result of our huge ambitions that will nourish our plans to realize even more potential in the future. It’s not just a milestone, it’s a stepping stone, as well.”

GIANTS Software also improved the foundation: On the technical side, the new GIANTS Engine 9 features DirectX 12, NVIDIA DLSS support, texture streaming and a lot more to optimize graphics and performance on all platforms. The official mod support, for PC and consoles, is also guaranteed. Just like with previous versions, the developers themselves test user content to publish their creations for free on the in-game ModHub.

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Stadia. A Year 1 Season Pass is available to extend the game with even more content in the future.

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS Announces New Business Division in California

2021/11/22
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS announced today that it is expanding its studio and has opened a new business division in California, USA. The new business division will explore opportunities beyond game development into film, television, and other forms of entertainment.

“Today I can finally confirm that Kojima Productions will be opening a new business division in California, USA,” said Riley Russell who leads the new business team at KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. “The new division will be tasked with working with creative and talented professionals in television, music and film, as well as the more familiar games industry. The team has as its charter, the goal of expanding the reach and awareness of the properties now under development at Kojima Productions, and to make them even more a part of our popular culture. Although we are a global organization, the new business development team will be centred in Los Angeles, CA. We are truly excited and looking forward to working with the very best entertainment talent we can, across all of the entertainment industries.”

“Finding new ways to entertain, engage and offer value to our fans is essential in a fast-moving, ever changing storytelling world,” said Yoshiko Fukuda, Business Development Manager at KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. “Our new division will take the studio into even more areas that present our creative narratives beyond videogames and to open up ways for our fans to communicate and immerse themselves in these spaces.”

Based in Tokyo, Japan, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is a world-renowned video game development studio that was founded in 2015 by renowned game creator, Hideo Kojima. The developer recently released DEATH STRANDING DIRECTORS CUT, which is hailed as the definitive DEATH STRANDING experience. The original game, DEATH STRANDING, was released by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4 in November 2019 and by 505 Games for PC in July 2020. The new DIRECTORS CUT expands the DEATH STRANDING universe with new features, missions, weapons, vehicles, and new strands to the story and is currently available on PlayStation 5.

DEATH STRANDING challenges players to reunite the shattered world after the cataclysmic ‘Death Stranding’ event. This has opened a doorway between the living and the dead, leading to creatures from the afterlife roaming the fallen world marred by a desolate society. As Sam Bridges, the player’s mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Please find more  information about KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS and its new release, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT, here: https://www.playstation.com/games/death-stranding-directors-cut/

MicroProse Announces Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks

2021/11/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

MicroProse adds a new entry in its lineup of military simulation games. This time with a demo already available on Steam and a Kickstarter page focused on the physical edition of the game. Arms Trade Tycoon: Tanks puts the player in charge of an arms trading company specialized in tanks from WWI to the modern era. Research, design, manufacture and sell tanks to customers waging war around the world while outwitting competitors and running the company as efficiently as possible.

Expand and modernize your factory grounds, equip and prepare assembly lines, build the supply chains, secure raw resources, and find the right men to follow you on this journey!

Research – Design…

You are the entrepreneur and you will decide your company’s strategy and products. Start with the hull, add an engine and tracks, give it some firepower and finally add armor and accessories.
There are dozens of different parts to research and implement and it’s up to your instinct to pick and choose what will work on the battlefields.

…Manufacture

Once the plan is laid out, it’s time to hit the assembly line. Make sure you have enough personnel to reach the quota of tanks needed before the delivery date and stock up your warehouse with all the raw materials required.

Go out and sell

Understand your customers needs, build your reputation, expand your company beyond the factory gates, and win those lucrative contracts. Nations are trying to win wars out there and it’s up to you to give them what they want and what works best when it comes to nitty-gritty combat.

Observe your tanks in action, and react

When the time comes your tanks will roll on the battlefields, from small skirmishes to World Wars, from tropical jungles to deadly deserts.
Study your opponents, analyze the lessons learned on the field and prepare new, powerful upgrades to give your tanks an upper hand in the upcoming challenges

Thymesia Pushed to 2022 with New Action-Packed Trailer

2021/11/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Team17 and OverBorder Studio have today announced that punishing action RPG Thymesia will be launching on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S alongside PC in 2022. Set in a hauntingly beautiful world, Thymesia follows the mysterious half-human, half-raven Corvus as he tries to piece together his lost memories in an attempt to save himself and the kingdom he once called home. With punishing combat focused on Corvus’ ability to steal enemies’ plague weapons and use them for himself, perfect parries, dynamic dodges, and aggressive attacks are at the core of the challenges Thymesia has to offer.

Thymesia Key Features:

  • Weaponising diseases: As Corvus, players can seize diseases from enemies and wield them as deadly weapons
  • Engaging combat: Players will need to use their entire arsenal to avoid death; dodging attacks and parrying at precisely the right time will be instrumental to survival
  • A dark and deadly world: With a sinister and gloomy backdrop, Thymesia oozes character through its environments and setting
  • Unforgiving enemies: Corrupted by the plague, and mutated into monsters, the enemies are twisted and incredibly hostile, challenging players at every turn
  • Replayability: The ability to customise Corvus and try different builds, coupled with the multiple different endings available, means no two playthroughs are ever the same.

Thymesia is currently available to Wishlist on Steam. To keep up to date with all the information on Thymesia please like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join us on Discord.