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Hell Let Loose Released on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Platforms

2021/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Team17 and Black Matter have today unleashed the horrors of World War II on console with the launch of Hell Let Loose on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Available to PlayStation Plus members for free during October, Hell Let Loose is an online strategic squad shooter that brings a sobering and brutally authentic portrayal of front-line World War II warfare to the new current generation of console platforms for the very first time. In addition to crossplay between the console platforms, Hell Let Loose on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 4 runs in 4K resolution (1080p on Xbox Series S) and 60 frames per second across all consoles.

Hell Let Loose features relentless 50 vs. 50 gameplay set across 10 maps that authentically depict some of the most important and notorious battles on the Western Front of the war, including Utah and Omaha beaches, Carentan, and Foy. Fourteen roles are available to choose from, including sniper, tank crewman, and engineer, with each side’s strategy developed and managed by an overarching Commander via squad officers.

Hell Let Loose is available on Xbox Series X|S and for non-PlayStation Plus members for $39.99/ €39.99/£34.99, with a physical release on both platforms following on 2nd November for the same price. Also launching today for both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 is the Iron Vanguard downloadable content, which provides additional cosmetic items including The “Hell on Wheels” jacket for US tank crew and “Rolled Sleeves” for All German roles for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99. This winter will see the introduction to console of the Eastern Front, a free update that includes the infamous battlefields of Kursk and Stalingrad, as well as Soviet forces.

Today’s console launch follows the game’s full release onto Steam in July; as part of today’s console release Hell Let Loose is available to buy on Steam at a 25% discount – reduced to $29.99/€29.99/£26.24 – until 11th October.

Hell Let Loose features:

  • The brutality of the War in Europe: Hell Let Loose portrays the battles of World War II’s Western Front across two distinct modes, Offensive and Warfare.
  • Authentic strategic gameplay: Each side is broken down into armour, infantry, and recon, led by officers with a direct line to an overall player-commander directing the flow of the game.
  • Unique metagame: Extended battles entrench participants in the tidal-like motion of the frontline that builds up Hell Let Loose’s real-time strategy inspired metagame.
  • Playing a Part: Fourteen roles are available for players to experience, from engineers and snipers, commanders and tank crewmen, medics and support; all play a part in the war effort.
  • Enhanced haptic feedback: Hell Let Loose on PlayStation 5 includes immersive DualSense haptic support per weapon; adaptive triggers support when driving or shooting, and DualSense Audio feedback via the controller’s speaker.

Be A Game Dev with the New Probe: A Game Dev Experience Game

2021/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Sony Interactive Entertainment España (SIE España) and Voxel Labs announce that their game-based learning experience Probe: A Game Dev Experience is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and also has support for PlayStation VR as a digital-only title for $17.99 / €14,99. The game has been supported by PlayStation®Talents.

Crafting video games isn’t an easy task. Coding, designing, having art skills… not everybody was up to it — until now. Probe: A Game Dev Experience is a serious game about the art of video game development. Players will learn the fundamentals while they experience the ups and downs of the creative process: from the occasional hiccup in terms of production to detect and identify those mechanics that need to be polished thanks to software emulators that mimic those used in real-life environments.

Probe: A Game Dev Experience is a serious game designed to let players experience the creative process in the first person. They will have a behind-the-scenes look at the process that will help them understand how a production process works while they get familiar with everyday terms & concepts of the video games industry. Not everything will be a pleasant trip, as players will also have to solve problems by identifying them and outlining a correct strategy to solve them.

KEY FEATURES

  • Immerse yourself in the heart of the videogame industry in a truly interactive way. Get to know the world behind the world of video games, first-hand: from production to coding, designing and modeling the characters.
  • Identify and solve problems during the production phase as a real producer would do.
  • Experience the ups & downs of game development while using tools that mimic those that AAA studios feature in their video games.

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game Episode 3 is Out Now with A Launch Trailer

2021/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

CD PROJEKT RED today announced that Price of Power: Harvest of Sorrow — the latest expansion for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — is now available. Players can download the expansion for free on PC, Apple M1 Macs, iOS, and Android.

Harvest of Sorrow is the third and final installment of the Price of Power expansion set, and introduces 26 new cards including four of differing rarities per faction and two neutrals. This plot for this expansion focuses on the Valley of Flowers, where summer is coming to an end, and with it the time of joy and carelessness. Merciless winds are blowing from the north, bringing fire and the echo of marching armies along with them, yet hope still remains in those who have managed to survive the slaughter

Kegs containing cards from this expansion — and all previous Price of Power expansions — are now available to buy in the GWENT in-game store. Until November 16th, 11:59 AM CET, players can still purchase the Price of Power Expansion Pass for 30% off, granting them all 117 cards from the entire expansion set, including Premium cards, 21 ornaments comprising 8 avatars, a game board, a cardback, the brand new Octavia Hale ‘Witchfinder’ leader skin, and the animated Pyre coin. Also available in the GWENT in-game store is the Harvest of Sorrow Combo Offer, which includes all Harvest of Sorrow Premium cards, as well as 6 avatars, and the Octavia Hale ‘Witchfinder’ leader skin.

Learn More About the Price of Power Expansion Set

GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is available for free on PC via GOG.COM and Steam, Apple M1 Macs running macOS, as well as on Android and iOS. For more information on GWENT, visit playgwent.com.

Killing Floor 2: Day of the Zed Halloween Update Launch Trailer

2021/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive is starting Halloween celebrations early with today’s launch of the Killing Floor 2: Day of the Zed Halloween update. Out now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store, today’s free update for the first-person shooter, co-op action title brings a cornucopia of spooky new content for players to sink their teeth into, including the new Netherhold map, weekly game modes Wild West London and Abandon All Hope, weapons, cosmetics, and the return Halloween-themed Zed variants!

To celebrate today’s Day of the Zed update, Killing Floor 2 will be on sale across all platforms in various Halloween promotions later in October. Be sure and follow Tripwire on social media for all of the latest sales information!

Killing Floor 2: Day of the Zed Update Highlights:

  • New Featured Community Map: Netherhold
    • This dark and gloomy Killing Floor 2 custom map drips sinister atmosphere and style that’s perfect for the spooky season, while featuring many hidden areas and secret rooms. In addition, players can unlock a Unique Seasonal Reward for completing the five new Netherhold objectives.
    • Supported Modes: Survival, Weekly, and Endless
  • New Weekly Game Modes
    • Wild West London: This rootin’ tootin’ mode is for Gunslingers only with cowboy hats for EVERYONE. Weapons are limited to revolvers and lever actions and everything will look properly old-timey with a special sepia filter designed for this new mode.
    • Abandon All Hope: Take on the ultimate Killing Floor 2 challenge with Maximum Difficulty Mode, which is even more difficult than “Hell on Earth.” To make things more interesting, Spawn Rate has been pushed to Max, Spawn Pools of Heavies are increased substantially, and Health and Damage output of enemies pushed beyond “Hell on Earth” levels. Players tough enough to complete Abandon All Hope will be rewarded with a special Kriss Elite Skin.
  • New Weapons
    • Piranha Pistol(s) for Gunslinger / Berserker classes
    • Corrupter Carbine for Field Medic / Sharpshooter classes
    • HRG Disrupter for Gunslinger class
    • HRG Tommy Boom for Demolitionist class

In Killing Floor 2, players descend into continental Europe where the outbreak caused by Horzine Biotech’s failed experiment has quickly spread and gained unstoppable momentum, essentially paralyzing the European Union— Just one month after the events in the original KILLING FLOOR, the specimen clones are everywhere and civilization is in disarray; communications have failed, governments have collapsed, and military forces have been systematically eradicated. The people of Europe know survival and self-preservation too well and lucky survivors have gone into hiding.

Not all have given up hope though… A group of civilians and mercenaries have banded together to combat the outbreak and established privately funded operation bases across Europe. Upon tracking specimen clone outbreaks, players will descend into zed-laden hot zones and exterminate them.

Killing Floor 2 has an MSRP of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, and is developed and published by Tripwire Interactive and is published at retail by Deep Silver and Iceberg Interactive for the Xbox One, Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation®4, and PC. This title has been rated M by the ESRB, PEGI 18, USK 18.

Stay up-to-date with the latest Killing Floor 2 news and information on the official website. You can also keep track of Tripwire Interactive by visiting the official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

EPOS Launches H6PRO Gaming headsets in Open and Closed Back Varieties

2021/10/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

Premier gaming audio brand EPOS today unleashes the next generation, top-of-the-range H6PRO Closed and H6PRO Open acoustic gaming headsets. Built on the heritage of the multi-award winning GSP 600 Series, the H6PRO Series delivers exceptional, natural and expansive high-fidelity audio for the ultimate gaming audio experience – in both open and closed acoustic variants. Boasting powerful sound, intuitive, detachable boom arms, durable materials, long-lasting comfort and more, the H6PRO series unlocks “The Power of Audio” for a wide range of gaming experiences. The H6PRO Closed and Open gaming acoustic headsets are compatible with Mac®, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox® Series X|S, Xbox® One and Nintendo Switch™. Both are available now

H6PRO Closed – High Performance Audio for the Competitive Gamer

Continuing the evolution of the acclaimed GAME ZERO and GSP 600 closed acoustic series, the H6PRO Closed delivers powerful gaming audio with superior passive noise reduction to let you zone in and focus exclusively on the game. Available in Sebring Black, Racing Green and Ghost White, the H6PRO Closed is tuned to deliver a dynamic, powerful sound — all without compromising accuracy.

For gamers demanding the accuracy, control and reliability to perform at their best, the H6PRO Closed unleashes the game with an array of unparalleled features, including:

  •  Closed Acoustic Headset Design – Offering closed-back ear cups to eliminate environmental distractions, the H6PRO Closed enables players to sharpen their competitive edge by focusing on every audio detail.
  •  Maximum Comfort for Extended Gaming Sessions – For gamers seeking hours of intense focus, the H6PRO Closed is packed with features for long-wear gaming such as a lightweight build, padded headband, 2-axis adjustable ear cups and memory foam ear pads.
  •  Detachable Lift-to-Mute Microphone – Gamers simply raise the microphone to instantly mute all communications. The headset’s convenient magnetic boom arm – positioned for optimal voice pickup – can easily be removed and replaced with a sleek cover plate if using an external microphone.
  •  Compatibility with all Major Platforms – The H6PRO Closed includes exchangeable cables for the PC, Mac®, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox® Series X|S, Xbox® One and Nintendo Switch™. Gamers also can pair the headset with an EPOS external sound card to further enhance their gaming audio.
  •  Upgrading your audio on PC – Designed for any platform with analog wired outputs, the H6PRO Closed performs optimally with binaural headphone surround sound through the EPOS Gaming Suite, when paired with the GSX 300 external sound card.

The H6PRO Closed is designed to deliver a powerful and customizable in-game audio experience, to provide all gamers with a competitive edge through premium audio.

H6PRO Open – Experience Open-back Expansive, Natural and High-fidelity Audio

Engineered with proprietary speakers for that signature EPOS sound, the H6PRO Open raises the bar with an immersive, open and expansive soundstage. Boasting natural and realistic game audio, the open acoustic headset delivers the finest audio across the full frequency spectrum, with minimal listening fatigue. For gamers who want to have a high-end and natural audio experience or play in quiet surroundings, the H6PRO Open does it all – while making no sacrifices.

Available in Sebring Black, Racing Green and Ghost White, the H6PRO Open offers all the same premium features equipped in the H6PRO Closed such as enhanced comfort, a detachable lift-to-mute mic and platform compatibility, with a couple of key differences:

  •  Open Acoustic Headset Design – Designed for gaming in quiet environments, the H6PRO Open delivers the ultimate high- performance headset. Masterfully engineered transducers offer natural high-fidelity audio for the best-in-class audio experiences. The open acoustic design creates an immersive soundstage, delivering detailed audio reproduction for gaming.
  •  Speak Naturally, Listen Naturally – The open acoustic design enables gamers to hear their own voice with no stress and without needing to enable sidetone monitoring.

The H6PRO Closed and H6PRO Open provide superior quality components and an ergonomic volume wheel on the right ear cup, enabling quick audio adjustments on the fly. Both headsets come with PC and console analog cables and two cover plates for detached boom arm.

Price and Availability

The EPOS H6PRO Open and Closed gaming headsets are available now at eposaudio.com/gaming, and from selected retailers. The H6PRO Closed and the H6PRO Open have a suggested retail price of $179 USD/$259 CAD.

Final Fantasy VII The First Soldier Revealed with A New Trailer

2021/10/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

During the recent SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS TGS2021 Livestream, the company introduced a brand-new trailer along with the fifth new combat style – the “Ninja” along with various updates for the upcoming battle royale action mobile game, FINAL FANTASY® VII THE FIRST SOLDIER.

As showcased in the closed beta version, players can choose between various styles, each of whom boast unique special abilities:

Warrior – specializes in close-ranged melee attacks.
Sorcerer – mid-ranged AoE attacks is this Style’s specialty; their basic magic spells Fire, Blizzard and Thunder are powered up.
Monk – high-vitality Style, who has self-healing and shield abilities.
Ranger – skilled in seeking out enemies and sniping them from afar.

The newly announced Ninja style places heavy emphasis on mobility, and is equipped with a double jump — good for stealth and ambush. Players can enjoy melee combat by throwing shuriken stars, allowing for a unique fighting style. Abilities with the Ninja style include: “Hide” – where players can turn themselves invisible for a certain amount of time, and “Flurry” – where players can throw their Kunai dagger and teleport to wherever it hits.

The company also announced a new “Collection” feature for players to obtain special pieces from Secret Boxes, monster drops, or certain special missions and exchange them for special items to update their look. These collections will be updated seasonally. Lastly, for newer players, the game will incorporate a new training mode, a place where players can experiment combat strategies that match their own style. This training mode can be accessed at any time.

World of Warships: Legends Talks Big Guns and Halloween Funs – Rhyming!

2021/10/04
Jerry Paxton
News

Wargaming, developer and publisher of popular naval combat console game, World of Warships: Legends, just released its 3.7 Update that brings back popular Halloween events and welcomes Soviet cruisers in early access. To top it off the Element of Choice campaign marks the first-ever chance to obtain not one, but two ships as the final reward. Tier VII Premium destroyers, Pan-European Friesland and – another pioneer, first Pan-Asian ship Loyang await players at the end of 100 milestones spread over five weeks. With Admiralty Backing, players can pick one of these ships as a reward after completing the campaign, with the second one being available for doubloons.

From Saving Transylvania to A Light in the Dark

The Halloween event comes in two parts this year. The first part, from October 4 to October 17, brings back Saving Transylvania. The players will battle cunning Rasputin and his scary minions to guide Transylvania through the Portal. Second part, A Light in the Dark, revolves around Transylvania as well, but this time it’s about closing the Portal once and for all. Among prizes players can look forward to Premium ships, UK battleship Bellerophon at Tier III and Italian cruiser Genova at Tier IV, themed Commanders, crates, camouflages, and more in-game items.

Soviet Cruisers in Early Access

The Red Navy bolsters its ranks again. Cruisers Kotovsky at Tier IV, Gorky at Tier V, and Tallinn at Tier VI come with special missions, one for each, with the branch ready to become researchable in the next update with Tier VII Riga capping it off.
Finally, 3.7 Update brings some significant balance and quality of life improvements, such as:

  • New audio system with distinguished sounds for different gun calibers and engine patterns being the biggest features
  • Ship loadout preview for non-obtained ships (including Bureau and Premium ones)
  • Brand new mission tab
  • Nerfed aircraft carriers: concealment ranges decreased along with the Dark Silhouette skill toned down

For the full patch notes of 3.7 Update, please click here.

Don’t be afraid to turn the tide this spooky season!

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – A Pandemic System Board Game Announced

2021/10/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Today, Asmodee and Z-Man Games launched World of Warcraft®: Wrath of the Lich King® – A Pandemic System Board Game. The Wrath of the Lich King Board Game blends the fun of the co-operative Pandemic gameplay system with the thrill of epic World of Warcraft quests for a gripping tabletop experience. Become a hero of Azeroth as your team of classic World of Warcraft characters work together to defeat the Lich King and his undead Scourge army through combat, tense battles and fantastical quests. World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – A Pandemic System Board Game is available for purchase at Target for an MSRP of $59.99 USD.

The Wrath of the Lich King Board Game invites players to travel to Northrend within the world of Azeroth as one of seven legendary World of Warcraft heroes in a journey to vanquish the Scourge and their corrupted leader, the Lich King. To reach him, heroes must use their unique abilities to fight the undead and complete dangerous quests, weakening the Lich King’s power before a climactic face-off with Arthas. Master Hero Cards and use Quest rewards wisely to stand a chance at winning – the Scourge are mighty, and they are many.

“At its core, Pandemic is about working together and conquering a big threat. It’s a game of hope and tension, of teamwork and strategy. Taking those core elements of the game and mapping them to a new theme with larger-than-life characters, an iconic villain, and a fantastic setting with World of Warcraft was an exciting puzzle,” Beth Erikson, Marketing Manager at Z-Man Games, said. “We wanted this game to be truly heroic and that meant going all out on new art, sculpted figures, new game challenges, and new character abilities that all fit together to feel like both a Pandemic and a World of Warcraft game.”

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – A Pandemic System Board Game includes:

  • The Pandemic system with familiar mechanics and cooperative gameplay, now tweaked to embrace the World of Warcraft universe. Familiar heroes from World of Warcraft have unique abilities that can topple hordes of undead scourge – so long as they’re used wisely.
  • An extra-large game board featuring iconic Northrend locations and structures including forts, temples, battlegrounds, and more. With each setting pulled straight from the game, it’s like a guided tour through the most fantastical (and fierce) this frozen tundra has to offer.
  • Legendary World of Warcraft characters with detailed and sculpted plastic figures, including Thrall, Warchief of the Horde; Varian Wrynn, King of Stormwind; and Sylvanas Windrunner, Banshee Queen of the Forsaken. Also featured are classic heroes like fabled paladin, Highlord Tirion Fordring; founding member of the dwarven Explorers’ League Muradin Bronzebeard; Lady Jaina Proudmoore; and the matriarch of the Blood Knights, Lady Liadrin.
  • Quests that challenge players to adventure across the frozen wastes of Northrend to battle monstrous entities, destroy evil relics, and more. The heroes of Azeroth must defeat the major threats of Northrend and clear the way to the Lich King’s fortress of Icecrown Citadel. These threats are represented by quests, and players must complete 3 to enter the endgame: the siege of Icecrown Citadel. Completed quests also grant Reward Cards, like the powerful Gunship Support – quickly moving a hero to any space to deal with a threat – and the life-saving Borrowed Time, which grants a player three extra actions in a turn.
  • Hero Cards that give players an edge against their enemies in the form of equipment for more attack power during combat, special mounts that allow players to move more spaces on their turn, healing potions to restore hit points, and much more.

World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – A Pandemic System Board Game is developed by Z-Man Games in collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment and published by Asmodee.

To learn more about World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King – A Pandemic System Board Game, Pandemic, and Z-Man Games, go to www.zmangames.com.

110 Industries Releases Teaser for Red Goes Faster

2021/10/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

110 Industries is thrilled to announce that Red Goes Faster, a sci-fi racer offering a complementary contrast between exhilarating racing and an intriguing love-triangle-infused story, is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

In Red Goes Faster, players take on the role of Leon Garcia, an aspiring young racer who takes part in intergalactic races by day and explores his home planet of Keplar by night. Players will spend their time between races visiting a rich variety of establishments where they will hang out with Leon’s friends and find themselves trying to untangle a complicated love triangle.

Racing is Leon’s only way off his home planet of Keplar, a world that once seemed full of promise. Prospective colonists were promised an exciting new life complete with wellness programs, office perks, health insurance and a whole lot more by the corporations preparing to profit from the planet. Then they realised Keplar was worthless. The promises of an idyllic new life evaporated and the corporations headed back home.

Leon’s grandparents were among those that made the decision to stay, but he wants out. His road to winning the Keplar Super Trofeo will be complicated by his high school rival and his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, but he’s determined that he won’t miss his only chance to get off this rock.

“We are really excited to be bringing Red Goes Faster to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC,” said Sergei Kolobashkin, Founder and Creative Director at 110 Industries. “The mix of racing and adventure that the game offers is really bringing something new to the table and we can’t wait to share more details.”

Razer Partners with miHoYo for Genshin Impact Co-Branded Products

2021/10/04
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News, Peripherals News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced a new strategic partnership with global interactive entertainment developer and publisher, miHoYo for its free-to-play, award-winning title, Genshin Impact.

As part of this partnership, Razer and miHoYo will further immerse gamers in the open-world action role playing game title through licensed co-branded peripherals, Razer Chroma RGB integration and product support such as a custom-tuned THX Game Profile to enhance the gaming experience.

“The beautiful world of Genshin Impact has encapsulated many fans globally and the opportunities are boundless,” said Justin Cooney, Director, Global Partnerships at Razer. “Through this partnership, Razer will provide our expertise in deepening the gamer’s immersive experience through our award-wining hardware, software and services, and bring the adventure to life.”

“With an extensive following across the globe, miHoYo is excited to work together with gaming giant, Razer,” said Yu Ling, Overseas Business Director of miHoYo. “We look forward to delighting fans of Genshin Impact together with Razer as we expand our fantasy world.”

Plunge into the open world with Razer

Together with miHoYo, Razer has developed co-branded gaming hardware. Fans can look forward to Genshin Impact themed designs on Razer’s award-winning products including the Razer DeathAdder V2 Pro gaming mouse, Razer Iskur X ergonomic gaming chair as well as the Razer Goliathus Speed gaming mouse mat. To further commemorate the partnership, coming with each co-branded product is a bonus code that fans can use to redeem exciting in-game rewards.

For the ultimate Genshin Impact gaming station, Genshin Impact designs will soon be available on Razer Customs, an online service by Razer.com that offers official partner designs for a range of Razer hardware. Razer Customs enables gamers to personalize and modify their gear including mice, phone cases and mouse mats, making it truly their own.

To further amp up the immersion, Razer also provides a custom-tuned THX Game Profile via the THX Spatial Audio app. The profile is available on PC and is compatible with all gaming headsets for Genshin Impact. With the aim of delivering advanced 7.1 surround sound with pinpoint positional accuracy, the THX Spatial Audio app enables realistic acoustics for a lifelike reflection of the in-game surroundings.

Genshin Impact was released in September 2020 to great fanfare. The highly popular game title won multiple awards including the App Store Game of the Year 2020, Google Play Best Game of 2020 and Tokyo Game Show Media Awards 2020 public polls. The game title was subsequently integrated into the Razer Gold and Silver platform in December 2020.

For more information on the partnership between miHoYo and Razer, please see here (Global) or here (China).