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Wasteland 3 Delayed to End of August

2020/03/31
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

In this new letter to fans and backers of the upcoming Wasteland 3, inXile’s Founder, Brian Fargo, lays out a delay in the shipping date for the upcoming RPG. The game was previously-scheduled for release in May.

Greetings all,

As with most companies, we moved to a work-from-home environment some weeks ago, and that’s of course introduced new challenges that many of us throughout the world have been learning to manage. We’ve been excited to see the Wasteland 3 Beta so well received, but the reality is that with these new logistical challenges our release was going to be impacted.

We’re in a great position with both Microsoft and Deep Silver supporting our desire to ensure the game launches in the best possible circumstances, and to add a few extra months to ensure this is a stellar product on day one. With that, Wasteland 3’s new release date is August 28, 2020.

That’s time we’re putting into acting on Beta feedback and suggestions, optimization, polishing and refinements, and making sure we have an awesome co-op experience. We’re pouring our hearts into this game, and the last thing we want is to have anything but an amazing launch for a product we truly believe in.

We appreciate everyone’s excitement and continued support as we put a few more months into ensuring that on launch day Wasteland 3 is the experience you’ve been waiting for.

Thank you and stay safe,

Brian Fargo
Studio Head, inXile entertainment

TNT Unveils April Fool’s Day 2020 Programming

2020/03/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

March 30, 2020 – Join TNT all day on Wednesday, April 1st, for a stack of some of the zaniest, goofiest comedies that will be sure to make you laugh your head off! And follow the conversation with us at @tntdrama.

The linear schedule is below.

11:00AM – Ted
John Bennett is a grown man whose simple childhood wish brought his cherished teddy bear to life. Almost 30 years later, the fairy tale is very much over. Ted is reluctant to leave John’s side to the increasing annoyance of John’s only-so-patient girlfriend, Lori Collins. Though Lori’s displeasure with John is exacerbated by his dead-end career and days spent smoking weed and drinking beers with Ted, she’s not the one who is the most frustrated with him. As John struggles to figure out a way to navigate this thing called adulthood, it will take the unexpected help of his boyhood toy to make the leap from man-child to a grown-ass man.

1:00 PM – Get Hard
When millionaire James King is nailed for fraud, the judge gives him 30 days to get his affairs in order. He turns to Darnell Lewis to prep him for a life behind bars.

3:15 PM – The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Forty-year-old Andy Stitzer’s friends are psyched by the possibility that “it” may finally happen–until they hear that Andy and Trish, a 40-year-old mother of three, have begun their relationship based on a mutual no-sex policy.

5:45 PM – Dumb & Dumber
Lloyd and Harry are dim-witted pals on a cross country road trip to Aspen to return a briefcase of cash to Mary Swanson, a woman who is Lloyd’s dream girl. Little does Lloyd know Mary is in Aspen trying to find her kidnapped husband.

8:00 PM – All Elite Wrestling
A world-class roster of diverse male and female wrestlers give fans a new wrestling experience for the first time in 20 years. Founded by President and CEO Tony Khan, AEW is headlined by Cody & Brandi Rhodes, The Young Bucks (Matt & Nick Jackson), Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page, Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley.

10:00 PM – Dumb & Dumber

12:15 PM (April 2) – The 40-Year-Old Virgin

2:45 AM (April 2) – Ted

Aeronautica Imperialis: Flight Command Teaser Trailer

2020/03/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

London, UK – 30th March 2020 – Green Man Gaming is thrilled to reveal the latest addition to its line up, Aeronautica Imperialis: Flight Command, set to propel the excitement of the Warhammer 40,000 universe into the stratosphere this May on Steam for PC.

Based on the Games Workshop property of the same name and developed by UK industry veterans Binary Planets; Aeronautica Imperialis: Flight Command casts players as a Flight Commander in the Imperial Navy or a Skwadron Kommanda of the Ork Air Waaagh! as they command Thunderbolts, Marauder Bombers, Fightas and Bommas in lightning fast dog fights & lay waste to ground targets across the galaxy.

Featuring a deep and visually engaging combination of phase-based strategy and atmospheric, cinematic action across a self contained, story based campaign mode with an ever-expanding range of factions all with unique capabilities to turn the tide of battle.

Players will amass a squadron of aircraft with in-depth tactical elements including altitude specialisms, unique pilot maneuvers and a wide array of weapon systems.

“Following the creation of our Digital Partners Programme at the end of last year, we are very proud to now announce our first game under this new system and couldn’t be happier that it’s Games Workshop licenced title” commented Ian McGregor, Chief Marketing Officer for Green Man Gaming. “Games Workshop are worldwide leaders in tabletop miniatures gaming, and the Warhammer 40,000 brand is a supreme testament to that. After 45 years at the top, it’s not surprising that Games Workshop has an incredibly dedicated and enthusiastic fanbase, and we can’t wait to show what we’ve been working on, whilst also welcoming a whole new audience of passionate gamers to this phenomenon.”

Game Features:

  • Fully licensed models from Games Workshop
  • Turn-based strategy like never before – a deep yet visually engaging combination of simultaneous turn-based strategy and atmospheric cinematic action.
  • Choice of 2 factions – the Aeronautica Imperialis or the Ork Air Waaagh!
  • 7 unique self-contained story driven scenarios.
  • All scenarios are single player against AI and head-to-head online.
  • An engaging single player campaign.
  • Robust training system
  • In-depth tactical elements including altitude, pilot commands and a wide range of weapon systems.

Aeronautica Imperialis: Flight Command will launch on Steam for PC in late May 2020 priced at £18.99 / $24.99 / €22.99

Insurgency: Sandstorm Free Until April First

2020/03/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

PARIS — March 26, 2020 — Insurgency: Sandstorm, the hit tactical FPS from New World Interactive and Focus Home Interactive, is free to play on Steam now until April 1. Players can also purchase the game at a 50% discount during this period. This is the perfect time to check out all the new free content added with last week’s massive Update 1.6, including public mod tools and mod.io integration, a new map, two new weapons, new domination layouts and more.

The modding scene has always been central to the Insurgency franchise, and now Insurgency: Sandstorm features mod tools with full mod.io integration to help creators even further. The initial release of mod support allows for the creation of levels, game modes, and mutators, with more capabilities on the way.

Update 1.6 also introduced a free new map, Power Plant, with plenty of tight corners and passages, so you’ll always want a teammate watching your back. Domination mode is now available on five more maps: Refinery, Outskirts, Precinct, Summit, and the new Power Plant. There are new weapons to grab for the Advisor class on both sides of the conflict: the Tavor 7 for Security and ACE 52 for Insurgents. In addition, the update added new cosmetics, stability fixes, balance changes, and more as the team continues support for the game toward its upcoming launch on consoles and beyond.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is coming to PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on Aug. 25, 2020, and is now available to pre-order for Xbox One on the Microsoft store. Digital pre-orders on the PlayStation®Store and physical pre-orders at participating retailers will be available soon.

Green Hell Co-op Mode Release Date

2020/03/26
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Warsaw, Poland – March 26, 2020 — How well do you play with others? Creepy Jar has been hard at work on their content roadmap for Green Hell since its launch into 1.0 in Sept. 2019, and they’re happy to announce that the most requested feature of all, Co-op Mode, will be arriving on April 7, 2020. Tackle the dangers of the Amazon with up to four players in online co-op, but don’t be fooled into thinking there’s any more safety in numbers. The emerald depths of the world’s largest rainforest are just as perilous as ever!

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Available on PC for $24.99 USD, Green Hell has seen near-constant improvement and new features as the Creepy Jar team diligently works to complete goals on their 2020 content roadmap. See below for the key additions in the co-op mode update:

  • Play with your friends — Up to 4 players can tackle the rainforest together in the ultimate bid for survival!
  • New voiceovers — Our characters can’t all sound the same, can they?
  • New character models — What? You think we have identical quadruplets in here? Different clothing colors and beards will populate for each character in your party.
  • In-game chat — Yell at your friends for doing things wrong! It’s fun!
  • Redesigned menus — New menu options to make accessing and using co-op a breeze.
  • Enhanced leech removal — Be a pal, won’t you? Go ahead and remove the leeches from your buddy’s nether-regions (well, their arms and legs, at least)!
  • Integrated invitations via Steam — Inviting a friend is as easy as hunting and skinning a Black Cayman! Okay, it’s actually a lot easier.

Green Hell is now available at a list price of $24.99 USD

SXSW Gaming Award Winners List

2020/03/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Austin, Texas — March 25, 2020 — South by Southwest® (SXSW®) has announced the winners for the seventh annual SXSW Gaming Awards, recognizing the most creative and influential titles, teams and individuals in the industry. Winners were named in 19 different categories, including two special recognition awards to the individuals who have most impacted the culture and business of gaming.

“Gaming is a key part of the creative ecosystem that brings us together, and now more than ever it provides us with a unique sense of escape and adventure in uncertain times,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer for SXSW. “We were devastated that we weren’t able to celebrate our honorees in person with the cancellation of our event, but glad that we’re still able to share their achievements and creative works with our community.”

Winners of the 2020 Gaming Awards were determined by a combination of public voting and input from SXSW staff and advisory board members.

For 2020, the Game Industry Champion of Change Award goes to AbleGamers’ Steven Spohn, whose perseverance has led to paradigm-shifting conversations on accessibility in games. The Journalist of the Year Award goes to WIRED staff writer Cecilia D’Anastasio, for work that held the game industry accountable and helped further a much-needed culture shift.

Video acceptance messages from this year’s award winners can be viewed at https://www.sxsw.com/news/2020/announcing-the-2020-sxsw-gaming-awards-winners/.

2020 SXSW Gaming Awards Category Winners

VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the game that exemplifies overall excellence and creates a distinct gaming experience across all platforms and genres.

Winner: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Studio: FromSoftware / Activision

MOBILE GAME OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the game that exemplifies overall excellence and creates a unique gaming experience on any handheld device.

Winner: Sky: Children of the Light
Studio: thatgamecompany

TABLETOP GAME OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the game that exemplifies overall excellence and ingenuity of any tabletop game in any genre.

Winner: Paladins of the West Kingdom
Studio: Renegade Game Studios

XR GAME OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the VR game that exemplifies overall excellence in gameplay and design across any VR platform.

Winner: No Man’s Sky BEYOND VR
Studio: Hello Games

TRENDING GAME OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the game that consistently entertained and kept us watching on social platforms with its humor, stories, and more.

Winner: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Studio: Game Freak / The Pokemon Company, Nintendo

MATTHEW CRUMP CULTURAL INNOVATION AWARD
Awarded to the game that best challenges the “norm” of everyday gaming and offers a culturally innovative view of a game world, character, or gameplay.

Winner: Disco Elysium
Studio: ZA/UM

MOST PROMISING NEW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Awarded to a new property that risked creating something fresh and that excelled within its genre or category for the year.

Winner: The Outer Worlds
Studio: Obsidian Entertainment / Private Division

EXCELLENCE IN ANIMATION
Awarded to the game with the most outstanding animations.

Winner: KINGDOM HEARTS III
Studio: Square Enix

EXCELLENCE IN ART
Awarded to the game with the most expressive and creative artistic style.

Winner: The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Studio: Nintendo

EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
Awarded to the game with the best overall design concept and best execution.

Winner: Control 
Studio: Remedy Entertainment / 505 Games

EXCELLENCE IN GAMEPLAY
Awarded to the game with the best gameplay mechanics.

Winner: Devil May Cry 5
Studio: Capcom

EXCELLENCE IN MULTIPLAYER
Awarded to the game with the best player-to-player interaction experience.

Winner: FINAL FANTASY XIV: Shadowbringers
Studio: Square Enix

EXCELLENCE IN MUSICAL SCORE
Awarded to the game that best exemplifies artistic excellence in musical score and how it progresses the narrative of the game.

Winner: Death Stranding
Studio: Kojima Productions / Sony Interactive Entertainment

EXCELLENCE IN NARRATIVE
Awarded to the game with the best storyline and dialogue.

Winner: Disco Elysium
Studio: ZA/UM

EXCELLENCE IN SFX
Awarded to the game with the most outstanding and impactful sound effects.

Winner: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Studio: Respawn Entertainment / Electronic Arts

EXCELLENCE IN TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT
Awarded to the game that pushed the capabilities of technology and programming.

Winner: Death Stranding
Studio: Kojima Productions / Sony Interactive Entertainment

EXCELLENCE IN VISUAL ACHIEVEMENT
Awarded to the game with the most well-designed and stunning visuals.

Winner: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Studio: FromSoftware / Activision

GAME INDUSTRY CHAMPION OF CHANGE
This award recognizes an individual who has brought about positive change and broken down barriers for others across the game industry.

Winner: Steven Spohn

GAME INDUSTRY JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes an individual with the most groundbreaking and influential coverage of the game industry.

Winner: Cecilia D’Anastasio

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, the event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2020 will take place March 13-22, 2020. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.

SXSW 2020 is sponsored by White Claw, American Express, and The Austin Chronicle.

The Council – Episode 1 Is Now Free to Own

2020/03/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

PARIS — March 25, 2020 — The first episode of The Council, the unique narrative adventure RPG from Focus Home Interactive and Big Bad Wolf, is now free to play and own on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam! The Council received acclaim for pushing genre boundaries thanks to its deep story, intricate characters, shocking twists and smart writing with meaningful choices and consequences.

In “Episode 1: The Mad Ones,” you embark on a journey to a private island in an attempt to discover the fate of your missing mother. Joining you are several high-profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just its prestigious guests – everyone seems to have their own agenda to hide.

All episodes in The Council – The Complete Season are out now and available to purchase bundled on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.

Ashes of Creation Early Preview Announced

2020/03/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

San Diego, March 25, 2020 – Intrepid Studios is thrilled to announce that on Friday, March 27th at 11:00 am Pacific (2:00 pm Eastern), the team will be hosting an early preview of the upcoming Ashes of Creation Alpha One build! This will be the first chance for fans of the MMORPG to see the game played in real-time. The event will take place on the Ashes of Creation Twitch channel. During the livestream, developers will be focusing on the early Alpha One preview and will be taking fan questions throughout the live broadcast.

“Everyone at Intrepid is excited to show our amazing community the progress we have made in creating the MMORPG of our dreams. Our goal has always been to create something our fans can be proud of, and we are dedicated to providing them the experience of a lifetime.,” said Steven Sharif, Creative Director at Intrepid Studios. “We’ve been working hard to make sure that Ashes of Creation is something truly special, and this is just the beginning of what we expect will be a very exciting 2020 for MMO fans.”

For those unable to attend, the livestream video will be published immediately after the stream on Twitch and via the Ashes of Creation YouTube page at a later date.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Launch Trailer

2020/03/25
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

March 25, 2020 – With over 40 playable characters and over 100 side missions, the pirate adventure never ends in ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4! ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the latest installment in the ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS series, enabling fans to relive their pirate adventures as their favorite characters. Players can experience their favorite ONE PIECE story arcs up to Whole Cake Island and play through an original story that takes place in the Land of Wano! ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 also introduces Aerial Action and Titan Mode, giving fans new ways to play the classic stories!

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ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 will be available for PlayStation 4, XBOX ONE, PCs via STEAM, and Nintendo Switch on March 27, 2020! ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 is the fourth installment in the ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS series, an action-adventure, Musou game based on the iconic Shonen Jump series ONE PIECE. Those who pre-order ONE PIECE: PIRATE WARRIORS 4 will receive a Dynasty Warriors costume for both Hancock and Law, as well as an early unlock for Germa 66!

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Third Expansion Released

2020/03/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Screenshots / Photos, Xbox One News

March 23, 2020 – The third free title update for the acclaimed Monster Hunter World: Iceborne expansion is now available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X. It offers two powerful monster variants, a number of system updates, and a new seasonal in-game event. In an accompanying developer update video, the Monster Hunter team also teased future updates coming to Iceborne; hunters can look forward to a Master Rank hunt for the gilded Kulve Taroth, the emergence of Arch-Tempered Namielle, and the calamitous appearance of Alatreon in the New World.

New Challengers Enter the Ring
Only the boldest hunters can successfully counterattack Rajang when in its enraged golden state. Its variant, Furious Rajang, embraces this seething anger to amp up its attacks even further. With its golden coat crackling with energy, every clash with this predator is an all-out assault. From a devastating pin attack to a number of new medium and long range attacks, Furious Rajang ensures no distance is safe. Since Furious Rajang also has fewer weak points to exploit, hunters will have no choice but to tackle this agile threat head-on.

Variant Raging Brachydios brings some explosive changes with an even more volatile coating of slime seeping from multiple areas on its body. Hunters can force the slime to drop off by attacking specific body parts, but must be prepared to avoid an even wider explosive zone once the slime reaches the ground. This hulked up version of the fan-favorite blast from the past can also trap hunters in a no-holds-barred cage match where retreat is not an option.

Hunters brave enough to attempt these encounters will be rewarded with materials to forge brand new top-tier Palico gear, weapons, armors featuring new set bonus skills, and decorative pendants.

Layered Weapons, Hunter Helper Updates, and More
Title Update 3 also introduces layered weapons, which alter the appearance of weapons without impacting their stats. The first round of layered weapons is available now, and allows players to customize fully upgraded weapons with a distinct base frame and monster part attachments. Later in April, weapons with unique designs will join the layered weapon pool. Hunter Helper is also overhauled, with increased monetary rewards when assisting hunters with a lower Master Rank, and enhanced drop rates for various quest types. Assisting hunters with Assignments now offers a chance of receiving rare decorations through Carved Feystones, while other regular quests award armor-enhancing King Armor Spheres. Those spheres will come in handy now that rarity 12 armors can be enhanced to level 20.

Guiding Lands aficionados will now have access to a new tool: the Banishing Ball. Now quest leaders can force unwanted monsters out of a region immediately while on a hunt. Hunters relaxing after a quest have a new swath of Paid DLC options for Your Room, including new monster figures, music options, and décor. Fashion hunters also have reason to celebrate, as all NPC hairstyles from World are now available as part of a free character customization update. When paired with new paid DLC pendants and sticker sets, hunters can flex their style even more.

New Seasonal Event
A day after Title Update 3 arrives for PC players on April 8th, both the PC and consoles communities will celebrate the new Seliana seasonal event, Full Bloom Fest, and simultaneous content updates for all platforms going forward! The whole base is getting into the rosy spirit, with new gathering hub decorations, new canteen meals, a new Poogie costume, seasonal Palico gear, pendants, paid seasonal Handler costume, and new guild card options. During Full Bloom Fest, log-in bonuses and bounties will offer tickets for crafting the elegant event armor, in addition to brand new event quests that provide materials for layered headgear based on the rare endemic creature Downy Crakes, and a pair of Whetfish Dual Blades.

Future Updates
In April, hunters will have even more challenges to overcome, with the Master Rank arrival of the glimmering Kulve Taroth, and the emergence of Arch-Tempered Namielle. The new Kulve Taroth Event Quest provides groups of four hunters the chance to gather upgrade materials that can bring the High Rank siege’s gear up to Master Rank muster. Hunters will also need their sharpest wits, weapons, and strategies for the approaching arrival of the fearsome walking natural disaster Alatreon. More info on this calamitous Elder Dragon coming soon