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Hood: Outlaws and Legends Hunter Gameplay Trailer Released

2021/03/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the upcoming PvPvE multiplayer heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home interactive, has released the second video in its four-part character gameplay series, this time going dark with game director Andrew Willans for an in-depth look at the Hunter!

Elusive and mysterious, the Hunter’s quick takedowns, invisibility magic, and smoke grenades make her a terror in infiltration and assassination. Her modified arm-mounted crossbow can load up to three bolts at once for a deadly burst, giving her incredible lethality at close and mid-range. And when it comes to supporting her band of outlaws, the Hunter’s smoke grenades can cover sightlines and prevent the enemy from tagging teammates for a tactical advantage.

The Hunter’s ultimate ability is the Shroud, covering her with a near-invisible sheen that’s completely undetectable by guards. This grants her unique advantages behind enemy lines, letting her reach the treasure vault with ease or take out foes with terrifying efficiency.

Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will also get the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order the game’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.

For more on Hood, visit www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/hood-outlaws-legends.

Lust from Beyond Out Now

2021/03/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Movie Games Lunarium is proud to announce that the esoteric / erotic survival horror “Lust from Beyond” is now available on Steam for 19.99$ / 16.79€ / 15.45£.

Up to -35% in launch discounts await for the fans of strange tales and owners of other Movie Games and PlayWay productions.

‘Lust from Beyond’ is a first-person survival horror game set between our world and the world of endless ecstasy. As Victor Holloway, antiquarian struggling with sex addiction, the player pursues the mystery of his otherworldly visions.

This bold, mature production with erotic and occult themes, inspired by the works of Lovecraft, Giger, and Beksinski, was preceded by two free standalone chapters: Prologue and Scarlet. Both have been enthusiastically received on Steam (82% and 88% positive reviews).

‘Lust from Beyond’ has quickly became a popular title among Steam audiences. On the day of release, it is the 38th most wishlisted title on Steam (globally). At the time of writing, it is the 2nd most popular upcoming game on Steam. It was also successfully funded on Kickstarter, reaching its goal in just one day.

Launch Discounts (can be combined!)

  • -10% launch discount, available for 7 days from the release.

  • -5% on three Movie Games Horror Bundles: Lust from Beyond + Lust for Darkness, Lust from Beyond + The Beast Inside, and Lust from Beyond + Lust for Darkness + The Beast Inside.

  • –20% Loyalty Discount is available to the owners of numerous PlayWay and Movie Games titles. If you own any of the following games on Steam, the discount will be added automatically:

    Lust for Darkness, Plane Mechanic Simulator, The Beast Inside, Drug Dealer Simulator, Car Mechanic Simulator 2015, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, Cooking Simulator, House Flipper, UBOAT, Barn Finders, Thief Simulator, Tank Mechanic Simulator, Ultimate Fishing Simulator, 911 Operator, 112 Operator, Rustler, Train Station Renovation, Don’t Be Afraid, Gold Rush, Accident

What The Dub?! Cinema Dubbing Party Game Announced

2021/03/11
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

Independent games developer Wide Right Interactive revealed today What The Dub?! – a unique multiplayer party game sure to delight wisecracking fans of bad movie nights by pitting them against friends and family to craft the wittiest dubs to cinema’s most cringy moments! Featuring over 300 hand selected movie clips What the Dub?! will release on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 (forward compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S), and Steam (PC/Mac) on April 8th, 2021!

What The Dub?! is a local multiplayer party game where each player overdubs missing dialogue from hilariously awful B-movies, woefully outdated PSAs, and bizarre industrial films, with their own witty (or just plain stupid) dubs. Their dubs are then pitted against other players in a head-to-head clash of comedy. The players – along with up to 6 audience members – then vote for their favorite dub! What The Dub?! takes “bad movie night” and expands it into an interactive, fast-paced, multiplayer game that friends and family, both local and afar, can enjoy!

Over the course of several rounds, What The Dub?! challenges players to produce the most humorous replacement dialogue for a vast collection of public domain movie clips. Win the crowd over with your dubs and you’ll rack up points. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins. It’s just that easy!

What The Dub?! Features:

● Casual party game fun for up to 12 players, with 6 entering their dubs, and an additional 6 audience members voting on their favorites.

● Over 300 hand selected clips to ensure hours of unique movie dubbing fun for players wisecrack, quip and insult the night away!

● Easy access and connectivity with friends and family as players can interact with the game using any device which can access a browser – phones, tablets, or computers.

● Players will be able to hear their witty creations live! Replacement dubs are played back embedded in the clips using text-to-speech.

● Original score by Emmy nominated composer Jonathan Hylander. (Nominated for a Daytime Emmy and Annie Award for his work on Sanjay and Craig.)

AMC Games Announces The Magnificent Trufflepigs

2021/03/10
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

AMC Games today announced the upcoming The Magnificent Trufflepigs, a wholly unique narrative game that challenges players to dig for the truth, both literally and figuratively – with British actor Arthur Darvill (Doctor Who, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) on board to voice the lead character. The first game from the Leeds, U.K.-based studio Thunkd, The Magnificent Trufflepigs combines dramatic story choices with metal-detecting mechanics. SundanceTV has partnered with AMC Games to support the project with branding and promotion.

The Magnificent Trufflepigs is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in Early Summer 2021.

A first-person, romantic, metal-detecting game, The Magnificent Trufflepigs has players taking the role of Adam (voiced by Darvill), a sharp-witted but compassionate man returning to his childhood village of Stanning. There he joins a woman named Beth (voiced by Luci Fish of Safe House and Another Eden) on her mission to unearth a local treasure. But all is not as it seems, and players will have to choose how Adam responds as cracks begin to appear in Beth’s fairy tale plans.

“AMC Games is continuing its goal of giving voice to unique creators,” said Clayton Neuman, vice president of Games for AMC. “The Magnificent Trufflepigs is a dramatic narrative game with the maturity and nuance of critically-acclaimed shows seen across AMC Networks. I was blown away when I first read Andrew’s script, and I can’t wait for players to experience it, fully realized by our talented cast, later this year.”

“Thunkd is extremely proud of The Magnificent Trufflepigs, but gems like this can only be unearthed with the help of like-minded partners that are prepared to dig a bit deeper to find something special,” said Andrew Crawshaw, the lead designer of Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture and founder of Thunkd. “Everyone at AMC Games and SundanceTV has helped to ensure that making our first game has been an experience that we’ll treasure.”

Wizard World Signature Series Announced with Sleepaway Camp Cast

2021/03/10
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

After conducting more than 200 streaming virtual online events with actors, directors, creators, cosplayers and more in the past 11 months, Wizard Brands, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) is taking the next step to substantially expand its variety of offerings with the introduction of Wizard World Signature Series. Each Signature Series is a curated collection of events across a range of genres from pop culture and entertainment to sports and lifestyle spaces. The subscription-based program offers fans multiple options that provide exceptional value and insider access, including live Q&As, exclusive themed and branded merchandise, compelling content and interactive experiences.

The Signature Series is a key element of Wizard World’s progression into a technology company that builds online communities through live streaming events with interaction, ecommerce and streaming across a wide breadth of shared interest groups.

Wizard World (www.wizardworld.com) will continue to offer a selection of free panels and special events via its streaming platforms, as well as the ability to separately purchase one-on-one live chats, virtual photo ops, autographs and recorded video messages, which have grown increasingly popular over the past year.

Kicking off the new subscription model, the Wizard World Signature Series presents Horror launches on March 20, with a live Q&A with Sleepaway Camp stars Felissa Rose, Jonathan Tierstan, Katherine Kamhi and Karen Fields. It is the first of 10 scheduled Q&As in the Horror genre over the next few months, each occurring on consecutive Saturdays. Fans can purchase a single event in the series for $3.99, any five for $11.99, all 10 for $19.99, or all 10 plus a set of bonus items for $29.99. Other events in the Wizard Horror Signature Series include talent from the A Nightmare On Elm Street franchise, Stephen King’s It, The Hunters vs. the Hunted, Rob Zombie, Terrifier and “What We do in the Shadows” star Harvey Guillén, with others to be added soon.

Within each series, subscribers can experience a variety of related programming, including talent, producer and director Q&As, expert panels and more.

“Fans across the world have responded to our streamed events in a big way, and we’re excited to be offering new ways to interact with leaders in an even broader array of categories moving forward,” said Scott Kaufman, Wizard Brands CEO. “The Signature Series expands and streamlines these events — we believe the possibilities are vast.”

While the pop culture and entertainment areas will continue to be prominent, other planned and potential Wizard World Signature Series subjects include outdoors, self defense, sports, home and garden, music, literature, cooking among others.

Wizard World looks forward to producing live events again as guidelines evolve. Conventions are tentatively scheduled in Chicago (August 26-29), Philadelphia (November 12-14), New Orleans (January 7-9, 2022), Portland (January 28-30, 2022) and Cleveland (TBD 2022).

Paradise Lost Release Date Trailer Unleashed

2021/03/10
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

All in! Games is thrilled to reveal the release date of Paradise Lost, from developer PolyAmorous. The game will launch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on March 24. Watch the date reveal trailer and a new gameplay video below.

Paradise Lost is now available for pre-orders for $14.99 USD. Pre-order on Xbox One prior to launch and receive 20% off or pre-order for PC through GOG.com and receive 34% off the regular retail price.

Watch the date reveal trailer:

What happened in the bunker? WWII had no victor, leaving the heart of Europe hidden behind a veil of radiation, transformed into a nuclear wasteland by the Nazis. As Szymon, a recently orphaned 12-year-old wandering the wasteland, you come across a massive, abandoned bunker. From deep inside, a mysterious girl, Ewa, contacts Szymon via the bunker’s intercoms—who is she and what are her intentions? Will you uncover the secrets of the past?

Begin your journey through the bunker with a new gameplay video, showing a never-before-seen part of the game and featuring commentary from Game Director Bogdan Graczyk.

Watch the gameplay video here:

 

Stronghold: Warlords Launch Trailer Released

2021/03/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Fans of building, besieging and ‘wuselfaktor’ rejoice! Firefly Studios’ latest entry in their legendary ‘castle sim’ series, Stronghold: Warlords is now available on Steam, GOG, Humble and other retailers. Firefly celebrates today’s long awaited release with a final launch trailer for the game featuring fresh gameplay, the full campaign map and a story preview narrated by Rae Lim:

Including a 31 mission campaign with conflicts and sieges ranging from 300 BC China to 16th century Japan, Stronghold: Warlords both covers a wide historical period and (more importantly) introduces gunpowder to the series for the first time! Introducing legendary figures like Genghis Khan and lesser known rulers such as Thuc Phan, Warlords is designed to build on everything players know and love about Stronghold in an all new setting.

Warlords has something for all Stronghold fans, whether they enjoy a single player campaign, unlimited castle building freedom in Free Build mode, offline skirmish or online multiplayer with friends and AI. The game comes complete with everything expected of a mainline entry in the series, in addition to brand new gunpowder fuelled units, siege weapons and favourites like Siege Towers and Horse Archers

With Stronghold: Warlords release we also have the introduction of the titular Warlords system, a new gameplay mechanic allowing players to conquer, upgrade and command AI ‘warlords’ across the battlefield. A flagging economy can be saved with an Ox or Pig Warlord, who can boost a players’ industry and food reserves with their unique ‘Edict’ commands and passive perk abilities. Players looking to rain down fire and fury on their opponents can instead opt for a Dragon or Tiger Warlord, able to supply the player with special units and launch attacks in a pincer movement against their enemies! Whether players decide to forge these alliances through diplomatic buildings like the Consulate or simply by marching in an army and forcing warlords to bend the knee, these bonds can make or break their overall strategy.

Stronghold: Warlords is now available on Steam, with a Special Edition that includes Stronghold HD, ‘The Art of Stronghold: Warlords’ digital art book, a new soundtrack created by series composer Robert L. Euvino and a special ‘Making Of’ feature-length documentary: https://store.steampowered.com/app/907650/Stronghold_Warlords/

Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness Release Date Revealed

2021/03/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Indie studio Psychodev announces today that their Lovecraftian adventure Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness will release on Steam on March 23rd for €17.99/$19.99/£15.49, with a 10% launch discount. Embark on a trip to the very heart of Lovecraft’s universe and unravel the secrets of unnamed horrors older than the Earth itself in this cosmic horror point’n’click adventure. Review keys are available — email us if you are willing to risk your sanity and even your life to thwart the Old Ones’ plans…

Chronicle of Innsmouth: Mountains of Madness is a Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure, in the style of the classic early 90s Lucasfilm-Arts adventures. Inspired by HP Lovecraft’s stories such as The Shadow over Innsmouth and The Mountains of Madness, in this game you will step in the shoes of Lone Carter, an investigator who, after surviving an encounter with the Cthulhu Mythos, has to face an even worst threat. Immerse yourself in an otherwordly spiral of occult madness, find out what lies behind a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances and dare to find the truth which lurks behind the façade. The deeper you dig, the more your sanity will be challenged.

ABOUT CHRONICLE OF INNSMOUTH: MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS

Mountains of Madness is the second entry in the Chronicle of Innsmouth franchise, and is set 10 years before the events of the first chapter. The game completed successfully a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on late 2018, right after the release of its predecessor, which was based in The Shadow over Innsmouth.

Written by a Lovecraft expert, the game is based on the eponymous novella, but features many references to other stories. It also includes many easter eggs that only the geekiest of Lovecraft geeks will get (like Lone Carter’s name himself), and gives you the opportunity to play as the Mad Arab Abdul Alhazred, author of the dreaded Necronomicon, and at some point as HP Lovecraft himself.
KEY FEATURES

  • A mature, horrifying story, combining the thrilling mystery of a detective story with a cosmic horror setting.
  • Inspired by The Mountains of Madness, but with many original elements to surprise you at every corner.
  • Test your wits and deduction skills with clever puzzles, logical but challenging.
  • Interact with many characters, both original and taken from Lovecraft’s works. Play as detective Lone Carter, but also as iconic Lovecraft characters as Abdul Alhazred – and even H.P. Lovecraft himself!
  • Retro art style, inspired by the early 90s Lucasarts classics.
  • A brilliant unsettling original soundtrack, full of tension and mystery, to underline the disturbing events of this story.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 Gameplay Trailer

2021/03/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Today, CI Games is excited to reveal the very first look at Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 gameplay. This new trailer showcases the next-generation of Sniper’s best-selling series, as Contracts 2 elevates Sniper Ghost Warrior to new heights – and distances! – with its 1000m+ extreme-range sniping feature. As contract sniper assassin Raven, players will utilize authentic gear and weaponry across large-scale sandbox maps as they track and eliminate targets using a variety of approaches. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 launches on June 4th, 2021 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.

Pre-orders for physical editions on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One are now live and include an exclusive weapons and skins bonus pack (at selected stores only). Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will launch at $39.99 / €39,99 / £34,99 / AUD69.95.v

The Sniper Ghost Warrior series is the best-selling first-person sniping franchise of all time selling over 11 million copies worldwide, and CI Games is eager to continue building on this success with the highly anticipated sequel. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 marks the most thrilling entry yet, adding an entirely new level of challenge with the extreme-range sniping of targets over 1,000 meters away, in addition to an arsenal of other new features:

  • 1000m+ extreme-range sniping
  • A dramatic single-player campaign set in modern-day Middle East, with 5 distinct sandbox maps featuring a variety of fully accessible, interactive areas players can approach their own way
  • Next-level realism with authentic gadgets and weapons customizable to fit different styles of play
  • Replayable missions that can be completed in a number of ways, with unlockable rewards for achieving all objectives
  • More intelligent adversaries with improved tactics
  • Next-generation features include enhanced visuals, native 4k resolution, and improved loading times, setting a new benchmark as the best looking Sniper Ghost Warrior game thus far

Players eager to snipe an early copy of Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 can pre-order physical editions of the game for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One platforms. By doing so, snipers will unlock the following exclusives (at selected stores only):

  • Marcus Tactical: A light sniper rifle with great stability
  • FFF-45 ACP Luring Pistol: A sidearm with special luring ammo
  • Two Weapon Skins.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 will launch for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC platforms on June 4th, 2021. Pre-orders are available now for physical editions or you can add Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 to your Steam wishlist.

For more information about Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, head to www.SniperGhostWarriorContracts2.com, follow the team on Facebook or join the conversation on Twitter.

Spooky Swap Meet Event Announced

2021/03/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News

A highly curated shopping experience of all things macabre intersects with the haunting beauty of historic Los Angeles on May 1, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Spooky Swap Meet – a matchless and immersive first-time event.

The Heritage Square Museum’s (3800 Homer Street, Los Angeles) several Victorian manors serve as the stunning backdrop of a buzzing marketplace featuring vintage and original Halloween décor, furnishings, costumes, props and more. Ghost stories and trick-or-treating from mansion to mansion are also included in the price of admission ($13). Parking is free.

“The outdoor museum setting will provide an amazing experiential atmosphere for guests to enjoy shopping from booth to booth – each offering one-of-a-kind finds,” said Spooky Swap Meet Co-Creator Sarah Cooke. “This event will not only support and showcase our local Halloween and haunt community vendors, but any enthusiast who has a collection of spooky items they would like to sell is also welcome to participate.”

Fortunes and food will also be available at the upscale flea market. Clairvoyant readings and purchases from a selection of food trucks may be made for an additional fee.

To manage crowd size, timed entries each hour will be utilized at the COVID-compliant event. Masks are required. All vendor booths will be equipped with hand sanitizers for public use, with additional hand washing stations accessible.

To purchase tickets, join the list of vendors, or learn more, visit SpookySwapMeet.com. Follow @spookyswapmeet on Instagram or like facebook.com/spookyswapmeet.