Author - Jerry Paxton

Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game Out Now

2022/02/14

Today, Asmodee and Z-Man Games launched Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game. This new adventure pairs Love Letter’s signature social deduction gameplay with the iconic stories of the Star Wars galaxy for a game of rebellious bravery and clever deceit. Players use the talents of classic Star Wars characters to outwit and outlast their opponents in this quick, accessible card game for the whole family. Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game is available for purchase from the Asmodee store and select retailers for an MSRP of £16.99 GBP.

Like the original Love Letter, Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game features easy-to-learn rules that create fun, ever-changing player dynamics. Players take turns drawing and playing cards based on beloved characters from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™ like Luke Skywalker™, Boba Fett™ and Jabba the Hutt™. Familiar faces from both the Rebel Alliance™ and Jabba’s crew will help players achieve victory. New to Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace — A Love Letter Game are Agenda Cards that shake up the traditional Love Letter gameplay with specific victory conditions and add endless replay value to each game.

With 20-minute play sessions and 2-6 player support, Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game is the perfect game night choice for friends and family. Its portable card deck and pouch of tokens make it a great travel companion as well. No matter where they are in the galaxy, adults and children ages 10 and up will want in on the action with this competitive, fast-paced game.

Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace — A Love Letter Game Key Features

Easy to Learn and Play: Features “draw a card, play a card” Love Letter–based gameplay, but with unique and exciting Star Wars twists.
Easy to Transport: Includes a high-quality, portable Star Wars–branded bag featuring a stylized logo of Jabba’s Palace that’s perfect for on-the-go gaming.
Beloved Characters, New Challenges: Iconic Star Wars characters from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi represented in high-quality illustrations and cards with unique abilities. Each round brings new challenges and changing agendas.
Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game is developed by Z-Man Games in collaboration with Lucasfilm and published by Asmodee.

To learn more about Star Wars: Jabba’s Palace – A Love Letter Game and Z-Man Games, visit the game website.

3D Realms to Publish Upcoming Horror Shooter RIPOUT

2022/02/13

Jerry Paxton

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

3D Realms has announced a new partnership to publish indie developer Pet Project Games’ sci-fi horror first-person shooter RIPOUT. The game is expected to launch later this year on PC, as well as two newly revealed platforms: PlayStation®5 & Xbox Series X|S.

Powered by Unreal Engine, RIPOUT takes you on an action-packed fight for survival beyond Earth. After genetically engineering a powerful bioweapon to save itself from alien invaders, humanity falls victim to its own creation. You awaken in the year 2084 as one of Earth’s last surviving soldiers. Alone amongst the mutated monstrosities of mankind, will you safeguard our legacy… or will our species be forever consumed by the void?

Key Features:

Intense Co-op Action: Embark on dangerous missions and explore derelict spaceships on your own, or team up with squadmates in online co-op.
Unique Experiences With Each Run: Procedurally generated levels with a variety of objectives deliver endless replayability and suspense. You’ll never know what lurks around the corner.
Monstrous Challenges: Fight hordes of enemies capable of reconfiguring their bodies with rogue technology and other, smaller creatures for a new threat. Exploit their weaknesses to survive.
Your Weapon Is Your Pet: Your weapon is also a living being that can transform and evolve in battle. Blast your foes or take them apart piece by piece as you see fit.
Personalize Your Playstyle: Customize your soldier to find the perfect loadout for your tastes.
A Terrifying Future with a Retro Twist: RIPOUT’s visuals, atmosphere, soundtrack, creature designs and more are inspired by the classic retro vision of the best of ‘80s science fiction.

RIPOUT is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit https://ripoutgame.com, follow the title on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and join the community on Discord.

Trigon: Space Story – Celestial Sights Trailer

2022/02/11

Jerry Paxton

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

Trigon: Space Story is a single-player roguelike strategy game set in the vastness of space that invites would-be captains to help an intergalactic vessel explore the far reaches of the universe. But while the galaxy is massive, that doesn’t mean it isn’t full of beautiful — albeit dangerous — sights. Today, the development team at Sernur.Tech would like to share some of the locales you can expect to see when you’re careening through the cosmos with your capable crew.

No matter where or when you look out the window of your cockpit, there is always something spectacular to gaze upon; from unpredictable asteroid belts, dense nebulas, and powerful quasars, to alluring pulsars, fiery supernovas, and enormous black holes. Cosmic colors will envelop your spacecraft as you travel past planet after planet, never really knowing what will appear before your eyes next.

The numerous regions of explorable space in Trigon: Space Story are full of diverse environments and missions. Traveling between them would be a long and arduous journey, if it weren’t for your ship’s ability to Gate Jump at specific gates set up in each sector. Through this process, you and your crew can get from sector to sector at the speed of light, allowing you to experience more interstellar delights.

Now, join us on a brief tour of the galaxy, and see what stunning celestial sights await in the latest trailer for Trigon: Space Story:

And for the latest development updates, follow the official Trigon: Space Story blog on Steam.

Trigon: Space Story places players in the captain’s seat of a fully upgradable starship, where they must manage everything from weapon systems and engines to the day-to-day tasks of the ship’s crew. The procedurally generated universe offers plenty of scope for exploration over four chapters of the story campaign, with nine sectors each containing 10+ individual systems. With dangerous space anomalies, roving gangs of space pirates, and a complex web of intergalactic politics to navigate, players will need to strategize each approach with myriad factors to consider. Outfit each ship with more than 70 different weapons and play from the perspectives of four highly unique species, each with their own quirks and advantages. The procedurally generated roguelike universe provides a new adventure every run and will force players to truly learn the meaning of “Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.”

Arrow Video’s ARROW Streaming Service Unveils February 2022 Titles

2022/02/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

Arrow Video is excited to announce the February 2022 lineup of their new subscription-based ARROW platform, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK and Ireland.

The February 2022 lineup leads with the ARROW release of David Buchanan’s surrealist mayhem feature Laguna Ave, available to subscribers in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland. The film will debut on ARROW February 1 with a host of exclusive extras.

February 1 will see the exclusive debut of The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune (UK/US/CA/IRE), a feature-length documentary exploring the making of David Lynch’s film, featuring dozens of new and archive interviews with the cast and crew of the 1984 cult classic. Also available February 1 are Laguna Ave (UK/US/CA/IRE), David Buchanan’s black and white bizarre comedy, Angel (UK/US/CA/IRE), Avenging Angel (UK/US/CA/IRE), Spookies (US/CA), Pledge Night (US/CA), Blood Harvest (UK/US/CA/IRE), The House of the Dead (UK/US/CA/IRE), Demon Wind (US/CA), and Night Train to Terror (UK/US/CA/IRE).

February 1 begins this month’s Seasons with Vinegar Syndrome Collection Volume I (UK/US/CA/IRE).
Vinegar Syndrome restore and distribute genre and underground films, mostly those produced between the 60s and 80s, to ensure that these kinds of movies – that would typically be neglected or at the back of the line when it comes to film preservation – aren’t lost to the passage and ravage of time and the “vinegar syndrome”: the chemical reaction that destroys celluloid film.
Titles include: Angel, Avenging Angel, Blood Harvest, The House of the Dead, and Night Train to Terror.

February 7 assembles a new Season with Man/Machine (UK/US/CA/IRE).
The fusion of flesh and metal; the forcing together of a human being with cold hard steel to create something new, something other, something cybernetic: a Man/Machine. Russell gets a taste of the power and pleasure caused by mechanically augmenting his body in Laguna Ave, and, if after watching David Buchanan’s hilarious hangout cyber horror, your interest has also been piqued, then put down those pliers for a sec and beam our season of biomechatronic movies into your visual receptors first – because you might then decide you’re better off steering clear of any artificial improvements or VR dalliances.
Titles include: Laguna Ave, Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Jesus Shows You the Way to the Highway, Burst City, and Dead or Alive: Final.

On February 11, ARROW hands the keys to the kingdom to filmmaker Gareth Evans (Apostle, Havoc) with Gareth Evans Selects (UK/US/CA/IRE). Evans is the writer-director of the explosive The Raid and The Raid 2, a fan favorite segment in V/H/S 2, the chilling folk horror Apostle starring Dan Stevens, this year’s Havoc starring Tom Hardy, and a creator, writer and director of last year’s acclaimed summer TV sensation “Gangs of London”.

ARROW is extremely proud and pleased to present to you Gareth Evans Selects, Evans’ carefully picked favorites from the ARROW vault. Full of classics and deep cuts from the length and width of ARROW’s spectrum, every selection is a firecracker – so you should most definitely choose to put an evening, or ten, in his hands.
Selections include: A Snake of June, Dark Water, Versus, Audition, and The Ballad of Narayama.

On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, Cupid puts ARROW in his bow with two Seasons that will shoot audiences straight in the heart.

Kick-start My Heart (UK/US/CA/IRE)
Action films are a different breed on ARROW. Our blow-em-ups go further than you could ever imagine and contain wilder and crazier carnage, genre crossovers and plot turns than your eyes and mind can manage. So if you’re sick of seeing hearts and flowers everywhere this Valentine’s season, turn up the volume and forget any heartaches or breaks with a selection of wild action movies unlike any you’ve seen before.
Titles include: The Zero Boys, Wolf Guy, White Fire, Blood Tide, and Bad Black.

The Curse of True Love (UK/US/CA/IRE)
The bard said that “the course of true love never did run smooth”, but we bet Shakespeare could never have imagined in his wildest midsummer night’s dream what that would mean here on ARROW. We can be soppy romantics at this time of year too, and there are some genuinely stirring, sweet and tender love stories in this selection, but our lovey-dovey offerings may also have the odd monster, murder, zombie or ghost too.

Titles include: A Ghost Waits, Zombie for Sale, Manon, Marty Loves Katie, and The Love of a Woman.

February 18th bites into Dan Curtis’ Dracula (UK/US/CA/IRE), the 1974 TV movie adaptation from the creator of “Dark Shadows”.

February 21st caps this month’s lineup with two films for North American subscribers. Next of Kin (US/CA): When a young woman inherits a creaky retirement home, she’ll find herself in a waking nightmare of murder, madness and a legacy of evil that may be inescapable.The atmosphere is deepened by an intense synth score by Klaus Schulze of Tangerine Dream.

Turkey Shoot (US/CA): In a totalitarian near future, defiant citizens are labeled “deviants” and sentenced to brutal “behavior modification” camps. But when new prisoners Anders and Walters are chosen as human prey for rich people to hunt, they will be thrust into a nightmare of depravity, dismemberment, the insane hungers of a deformed cannibal circus freak, and more.

CORSAIR Unveils K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard

2022/02/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR), a world leader in high-performance gear for gamers and content creators, today unveiled the newest entry in the best-selling K70 series: the CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Uniting the acclaimed design and aluminum build of a full-size K70 with renowned CORSAIR RGB lighting and tournament-grade performance, the K70 RGB PRO sets a new standard for a full-size gaming keyboard. Available with a wide array of trusted CHERRY MX mechanical switches and loaded with features to help gamers get the most from their setup, anyone can find a K70 RGB PRO to fit their style of play.

K70 RGB PRO is available with a range of German-made CHERRY MX mechanical keyswitches, delivering the exceptional durability and quality synonymous with CHERRY. With five switch types on offer, from the linear and silky smooth keypress of MX Red to the lightning-fast actuation of MX Speed, the K70 RGB PRO delivers a top-notch gaming and typing experience guaranteed for years of continuous use.* These are complemented by durable, high-quality PBT double-shot keycaps, precision-molded to resist wear and fading so your keys still look and feel fresh even for years to come, while allowing stunning per-key RGB lighting to shine brilliantly through.

The K70 RGB PRO is built around the needs of today’s PC gamer. The signature brushed aluminum frame and full-size layout for which the K70 is synonymous returns, giving the K70 RGB PRO an iconic look, unmistakable CORSAIR style, and renowned durability. The aluminum volume roller and dedicated media keys put instant control over your media at your fingertips, while a new soft-touch palm rest offers extended comfort with a patterned surface for grip, with simple magnetic attachment that seamlessly snaps onto the keyboard.

The K70 RGB PRO gives tournament-grade a whole new meaning with a dedicated tournament switch that instantly locks to distraction-free static backlighting and disables any accidental macro activations as you compete at the highest level. K70 RGB PRO connects via a detachable braided USB Type-C cable, making it easy to take on the go and set up at your next competition – just plug in and flip the switch, and you’re ready to do battle.

Competitive PC gamers want every edge they can get, speed most of all. The K70 RGB PRO’s AXON technology ensures that all your commands in the most critical moments of the most critical games are processed and delivered as fast as possible – up to 8x faster than standard gaming keyboards. When even a split-second of latency can mean the difference between victory and defeat, gamers can play with confidence knowing the K70 RGB PRO will transmit their inputs virtually instantly.

Powerful CORSAIR iCUE software lets you customize per-key RGB backlighting and synchronize it with the rest of your iCUE setup for stunning system-wide light displays. Nearly every key is programmable through iCUE or via onboard macro recording, putting advanced control at your fingertips whenever you need it to gain the edge in battle.

Modern tech meets illustrious design in the K70 RGB PRO, culminating in a stunning new addition to the CORSAIR lineup that lives up to the legendary K70 name.

*Switch availability varies by region.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore in North America, and will be available to purchase from Best Buy on February 13, 2022, with other North American retailers coming soon after. The CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO will be available through the CORSAIR worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors in March 2022.

The CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR K70 RGB PRO, please visit:

https://www.corsair.com/k70-rgb-pro

For a complete list of all CORSAIR keyboards, please visit:

https://corsair.com/gaming-keyboards

Salt and Sacrifice Release Date Trailer

2022/02/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Salt and Sacrifice, the next installment in the million-plus selling soulslike platformer Salt and Sanctuary series from Ska Studios and Devoured Studios, begins hunting mages on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Windows PC via Epic Game Store on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

A terrible fate awaits the decaying Altarstone Kingdom. Corrupted Mages, terrifying beings capable of controlling elements in chaotic displays, wreak havoc across the realm. To fight the evil beings, the forsaken and condemned find a new purpose, conscripted to fight as Marked Inquisitors as punishment for past crimes. Only by slaying the Mages can Marked Inquisitors begin to purify the kingdom and find some semblance of redemption.

Join the hunt as one of eight character classes before setting out from Pardoner’s Vale and wandering the western frontier. Progress across the dying land, battling with an array of weapons and arcane abilities to support a variety of playstyles. Engage in pitched showdowns against the Mages, employing skill, guile, and evasive tactics to topple the wicked creatures. Destroy their hearts and claim otherworldly flesh and bones to craft new armor sets and weapons before marching onward to find the remaining Mages.

Face untold trials alone or join factions to engage in online multiplayer. Align with PvE-focused outfits and summon player-controlled Inquisitors capable of aiding in battle. Embrace the dark side with PvP-minded sects like the Shroud Alliance, invading other Inquisitor’s worlds and hunting them mercilessly for ill-gotten gains. Input password protection to call upon trusted brothers and sisters-at-arms or let fate decide what allies—or enemies—enter the world.

Salt and Sacrifice’s campaign features challenging combat and RPG systems in a dark fantasy world with a haunting soundtrack by composer Maclaine Diemer (Guild Wars 2). Build the Marked Inquitiror from a condemned criminal into a master Mage hunter capable of facing the secrets of Altarstone. Salt and Sacrifice’s harsh environments reward Inquisitors who face the unknown with aplomb, supporting both single-player and multiplayer progression.

“With Salt and Sacrifice, we wanted to create an experience taking everything players loved about Salt and Sanctuary and building upon it in meaningful ways,” said James Silva, founder, Ska Studios. “Whether you plan to face Mages alone, call on friends for co-op, or stalk through Altarstone Kingdom as a PvP invader, Salt and Sacrifice offers something for everyone, and we can’t wait to bring the game to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Epic Game Store on May 10!”

Salt and Sacrifice will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC exclusively on via Epic Games Store for USD $19.99 on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) and Japanese.

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Gameplay Trailer

2022/02/11

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

Publisher Kalypso Media and Australian Developer Torus Games have released the official gameplay trailer for the recently announced Matchpoint – Tennis Championships. The brand-new title will deliver a dynamic tennis experience to players around the world and is scheduled for release in Spring 2022 for PlayStation 4|5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch™.

The anticipated gameplay trailer provides a fresh insight into the modern tennis simulator, in which players can partake in tennis tournaments across the globe. From authentic ball physics to sophisticated character animations and unprecedented player control, Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is set to create a thrilling tennis experience that will change the game.

At the time of release, playable characters include the top ten ranked Danill Medvedev, Garbiñe Muguruza, Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkaczs; along with renowned tennis stars like Nick Kyrgios, Benoît Paire, Heather Watson, Hugo Gaston, Madison Keys, Victoria Azarenka, Carlos Alcaraz, and Pablo Carreño Busta, Taylor Fritz, Amanda Anisimova, and Kei Nishikori.

Key Features

Enter the world of professional tennis. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships offers a deep career mode featuring a unique merit-based ranking system.

Create your 3D tennis star. Choose your look, fashion, and play style with an array of customization options, including true-to-life techniques such as left-or right-handed, one-handed, or two-handed backhand.

Dominate the court as a tennis professional. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships features 16 real-life international tennis stars from the professional circuit, including Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, and Amanda Anisimova.

Fully customize your athlete and wearables. From rackets to clothing, the game features gear from all of tennis’ name-brands including Babolat, YONEX, HEAD, and many more. Unlock special equipment by winning competitive matches.

Master all strokes and shots in grand style. Determine the outcome of a rally by choosing the best technique for the time: topspin, flat, lob or slice shot.

Study your rival’s moves and tactics. Watch your opponents and get to know their strengths and weaknesses to gain a tactical advantage before you even hit the court.

Practice makes perfect: hire a personal coach to hone your skills. Buff your strengths and diminish your weaknesses with an in-game coaching system of individual training modules.

Fine-tune your tactics in Practice and Training modes: Jump into a variety of mini-games to hone your perfect game and become a force to be reckoned with on the court.

Compete in exhibition matches at spectacular venues around the globe. Each court has its own characteristics; study your arenas of play and adapt your game to grass, clay and hard courts.

Replay mode. Breakpoint or deciding match point, capture your fiercest rallies on film and study the outcomes to improve your game.

Feardemic Fear Fest 2022 Announced

2022/02/10

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Are you a sucker for horror, rock, and festivities? If so, Feardemic’s Fear Fest is just the thing for you! Feardemic, a Polish-based horror games publisher is coming in hot with a huge announcement. After breaking huge ground by co-publishing a hit surreal horror game DARQ and making horror fans salivate with a prologue of their upcoming psychological horror Dark Fracture, they’re keeping the momentum high and launching their own horror extravaganza!

Follow the scheduled broadcast:

https://youtu.be/He3GI2715Dw

Feardemic’s Fear Fest 2022, scheduled for March 15th of this year and hosted by one and only Hunter Peterson of SCP Explained fame, is an opportunity for the publisher to showcase their sizable lineup of upcoming games, and there’s some amazing stuff in there. Among others, FFF is going to feature news about the icy cold turn-based adventure Terror: Endless Night inspired by the infamous expedition to the Arctic Sea from the former Frostpunk 2 devs, The vibrant action-filled metroidvania Cosmic: A Journey Among Shadows, and of course one of the most anticipated horror games of 2022, the terrifying and mind-bending Dark Fracture.

Life is more than just a game they say, and so is Feardemic’s Fear Fest! Aside from the trailers and game showcases, the show will feature deep dives into the people behind all these wondrous inventions, helping you put a face to the face-hugger. At FFF you’ll hear straight from the developers of each showcased title and find out more about their creative process, personality, and how many souls they had to sacrifice to the devil in order to break into the industry.

FFF2022 IN A NUTSHELL:
When: March 15th, 2022 7PM CET

Where: Twitch and YouTube (click to follow our channels and get notified)

Lineup:
NEW TRAILERS OF DARK FRACTURE, COSMIC: A JOURNEY AMONG SHADOWS, TERROR: ENDLESS NIGHT, DARQ: ULTIMATE EDITION

DEEP DIVES WITH EACH DEVELOPER

HUNTER PETERSON TO STUDY AND RELAX TO

more info at: www.fearfest.online

Far Cry 6 ‘Joseph: Collapse’ Launch Trailer

2022/02/10

Jerry Paxton

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

Joseph: Collapse, the third and final major DLC coming to Far Cry 6 as part of the Season Pass, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Stadia, as well as Windows PC through the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. Players can also subscribe to Ubisoft+* on PC, Stadia and Amazon Luna.** Players must own Far Cry 6 to access Joseph: Collapse. The DLC will be playable in co-op, and with the Buddy Pass, Joseph: Collapse owners can invite another Far Cry 6 player (on the same platform) to join them for co-op play, even if the invitee does not own the DLC.

Players will embody Joseph Seed, the iconic villain from Far Cry® 5, in a twisted version of Hope County, Montana for a brand-new experience inspired by the roguelite genre. Blending intense action and storytelling, Joseph: Collapse will provide a unique opportunity for players to tap into Joseph’s tortured mind, face off against his former cult followers after his faith has collapsed, and ultimately confront his family members as he struggles to conquer his inner demons.

To celebrate the launch, discounts of up to 40% off are currently applied to all Far Cry 6 editions across all digital stores. In addition, owners of Far Cry 6 can receive 25% off the Season Pass.

Led by Ubisoft Toronto***, Far Cry 6 is an open-world first-person shooter that plunges players into the heart of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. On the island of Yara, President Antón Castillo vows to restore his nation to its former glory while grooming his son Diego to follow in his footsteps. Yet, paradise comes at a cost and enriching his country means subjugating those who don’t follow his vision. Players will take up the cause to liberate Yara as Dani Rojas – a local Yaran and military drop out – tries to escape Yara but ends up joining revolutionary group, Libertad. As Dani, players will experience the adrenaline and chaos of “resolver” guerrilla combat, Far Cry style, with the most creative and innovative arsenal yet.

For more information on Far Cry 6, please visit Farcry.com

For the latest news on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit: news.ubisoft.com

Crusader Kings III: Royal Court Launch Trailer

2022/02/10

Jerry Paxton

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

Your court is the heart of your kingdom, and now, in Crusader Kings III: Royal Court, you will be able to engage in vital affairs of state in a new game area to awe visitors with your splendor and display marvelous items and artifacts. The first major expansion for Paradox’s award-winning grand strategy role-playing game is now available.

Decorate your court with works of art created by master craftspeople or with rare artifacts captured or inherited across the generations. Hear the pleas of your subjects as they ask for royal favors or mercy, while maintaining a court grand enough to reflect a reputation appropriate for someone of your stature.

On a less personal note, reshape your society with dynamic and dramatic cultural options. Change your realm’s habits and practices to better suit a large multicultural empire or strike your own path, forging an original culture as old ways prove unsuitable for new circumstances.

Features of Crusader Kings III: Royal Court include:

Royal Throne Room: A visual representation of your royal court will reflect all the accumulated majesty and prestige of your dynasty. Only kings and emperors have royal courts, so climb the ladder of power to bask in your own majesty.
Hold Court: Interact with vassals and courtiers as they come to you with their problems, seeking a royal judgment.
Grandeur: Increase the quality of life at your court with fancier trappings and better food, all the better to impress your rivals and attract higher quality guests.
Inspired People: Talented artists, craftspeople and thinkers can be commissioned to work on new projects, adding treasures and artifacts to your court. The higher the grandeur of your court, the better the quality of creator you will attract.
Court Artifacts: Put your arts and crafts on display, and pass these items of great renown down the family line. All artifacts can be stolen in war, building a legacy of ownership and personal claims down the centuries.
Hybrid Cultures: Make the most of a multicultural realm, developing a new way of life that is specifically adapted to your varied population and geography.
Cultural Divergence: Split from your traditional culture, adapting it into something new that better fits your situation or aspirations.

As always, this expansion is released with a major update free for all Crusader Kings III players. This update adds more detail and context for the game’s culture system, as well as the addition of minor court positions, a character inventory system for weapons and armor, new events and a way for you to design your own custom coat of arms.

Crusader Kings III: Royal Court is now available for the suggested retail price of $29.99/£26.88/€29.99.