Author - Jerry Paxton

Knights and Bikes Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2020/02/06

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

February 6, 2020 — Foam Sword and Double Fine Presents‘ ultra-charming co-op adventure game, Knights and Bikes is available today for $19.99 on the Nintendo Switch (USA, Europe).

Knights and Bikes is a hand-painted action-adventure for 1 or 2 players, set on a fictional British island in the 1980s. Originally released for PlayStation 4 and Steam in 2019, the game features a coming-of-age story starring young girls Nessa & Demelza, who explore the coasts of the fictional British isle of Penfurzy on their trusty bikes to find a legendary lost treasure in a Goonies-inspired tale of excitement, danger, fun and friendship. Along the way they’ll stuff their pockets with trinkets and barter for bike upgrades as they pedal into danger to face threats head-on. Armed with frisbees, water-balloons, video game controllers the powerful beats of an amplified boom-box and more, Nessa & Demelza are ready for whatever troubles – real or imaginary – come their way.

Knights and Bikes has been nominated in the Best Debut category for the 2020 GDC Awards, the Excellence in Visual Art and Audio categories by the IGF Awards and the Audio Innovation of the Year award from MCV/DEVELOP awards. MCV/Develop has also nominated Foam Sword for their Indie Studio of the Year award.

Foam Sword is a collaboration between game-making friends Rex Crowle and Moo Yu, who met at Media Molecule while making LittleBigPlanet. Rex is a BAFTA award winning artist and designer, who was also the creative lead for Tearaway and Tearaway Unfolded. Moo is a Programmer who worked on the gameplay for Ratchet & Clank as well as his own games Ring Fling and MonstrosCity. They are joined by two collaborators — Audio Direction from multi-BAFTA nominated Kenneth CM Young (LittleBigPlanet, Tearaway, Astrobot) and an Original Score from Ivor Novello-winning composer Daniel Pemberton (Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse, The Dark Crystal Age of Resistance, LittleBigPlanet and the forthcoming Birds of Prey).

For more information on Knights and Bikes, please visit: http://www.knightsandbikes.com

Curse of the Dead Gods Reveal Trailer

2020/02/06

Jerry Paxton

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

February 6, 2020 – From March 3rd, seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers – your greed will lead you to death, but that is not an escape. Rise to fight again. Delve deeper in the accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, monsters and malignant deities. Collect mystical Relics and an arsenal of weapons to make yourself unstoppable. Corruption builds in you with every step – encourage or ignore it, but each powerful Curse can be a double-edged sword.

This rogue-lite offers an adventure full of content, with a demanding learning curve, intense combat, dozens of weapons, relics, curses, traps, enemies and powerful bosses to overcome.

Rich content, frequent updates to come and community support

“At the start of the EA, players will have access to what can be considered as about a third of the final content in production.” says Sylvain Passot, CEO at Passtech Games. “However, since each game is different with a large share of randomness, there is a lot to discover in this first segment! ‘

This Early Access release marks the launch of a roadmap of updates to come over the next few months. New Temples to explore, each with their own universe, unique traps and enemies. New game mechanics are also planned, with new weapons for your arsenal, new curses and relics. Also on the way are new game modes, along with many more features and improvements based on community feedback.

‘Curse of the Dead Gods is a project close to our hearts, with many opportunities and possibilities for development. We would like to gather feedback and opinions from the community on the best route to take. Curse of the Dead Gods is a modular game with great replayability, and we believe that Early Access will make the most of it. ‘says Passot.

Curse of the Dead Gods launches in Early Access on Steam on March 3rd, 2020. The game will also be showcased at PAX East 2020 from February 27th to March 1st at the Focus Home Interactive booth (n°29017)

DCS World 2020 and Beyond Trailer

2020/02/04

Jerry Paxton

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

February 4, 2020 – While 2019 was a monumental year for DCS World, we have even bigger and better things in store for 2020! This not only includes new aircraft like the P-47 Thunderbolt, Mi-24P Hind, and continued development of the F/A-18C Hornet and F-16C Viper, but we will also see detailed aircraft carrier operations with DCS: Supercarrier, and new maps to fly over like the free Mariana Islands map and The Channel map. We will also be releasing updates to the A-10C Warthog and Ka-50 Black Shark (including a free cockpit update).

Most of the Eagle Dynamics team will be focused on improvements to the DCS World core that includes performance improvements, more realistic lighting, a new cloud and weather system, an outstanding damage modeling, a new airfield air traffic control system, air-to-ground radar and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensors, improved missile dynamics, more life-like AI, new AI units, and a dynamic campaign system.

Later this year, we are looking forward to announcing an eagerly awaited aircraft for DCS World.

Our 3rd party partners will also be hard at work in 2020 with the F-15E Strike Eagle, MiG-23 Flogger, OH-58 Kiowa Warrior, Syria and Falkland Islands maps, and more.

We look forward to taking this journey with you, and all of us at Eagle Dynamics thank you for your support.

The Outer Worlds Nintendo Switch Release Date

2020/01/30

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Obsidian Entertainment, Virtuos Games, and Private Division today revealed that the award-winning and darkly humorous single-player RPG The Outer Worlds is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 6.

Whether you choose to zap foes with your shrink ray or charm them with smooth-talking abilities, The Outer Worlds lets you play the way you want and be the galactic hero (or villain) of your dreams. And on the Nintendo Switch, now you’ll be able to take The Outer Worlds anywhere you go.

The Outer Worlds for Nintendo Switch will retail for $59.99 and will be available as a boxed version (containing a code to download the game) and digital version via the Nintendo eShop.

Zombie Army 4 Season 1 Content Trailer

2020/01/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Oxford, January 28th 2020 – The looming release of ZOMBIE ARMY 4 draws ever closer, but there’s a whole new realm of terror lurking just behind! Rebellion has released a new trailer showcasing some of the hair-raising content coming to the game post-launch in Season 1.

The trailer teases Season 1’s new mini-campaign, HELL CULT, comprising three brand new missions for 1-4 players! The debut season will also include new character packs, weapon bundles, weapon skin packs and character outfit bundles.

Rebellion has also promised to release new maps for Zombie Army 4’s Horde Mode. These will be FREE for everyone brave enough to take them on!

Season Pass 1 will grant access to the entirety of Season 1:

3 new campaign missions
4 character packs, featuring playable characters that can be used in any mode
9 weapon bundles including new weapons, charms, skins and more
5 weapon skin packs to customize your arsenal with
4 character outfit bundles, featuring new outfits and hats!

Would-be hunters of the damned can pre-order the SUPER DELUXE EDITION now, featuring the game and Season Pass 1 in a great value-for-money bundle.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War rises February 4 on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Aimpoint Unveils New CompM5b Optic for SHOT Show 2020

2020/01/20

Jerry Paxton

Action Sports, Airsoft News, Articles, Geek News, News

Las Vegas, Nevada – Aimpoint, the originator and worldwide leader in reflex sighting technology, is proud to announce that the Aimpoint® CompM5b™ sight is now being offered for sale worldwide. The Aimpoint CompM5b is a ballistic compensating red dot optic in the CompM5 series of sights. This revolutionary sight allows the user to quickly adjust the position of the 2 MOA red dot based on target distance and wind conditions.

The CompM5b comes with interchangeable turrets that adjust the point of aim for different calibers of ammunition. While shooting, the user can switch between longer and shorter distances without having to compensate ballistic drop or re-zero the sight. Wind compensation can be adjusted on 3 levels – mild, moderate, and severe. Adjustment turrets are customizable to meet specific customer requirements and ballistic profiles.

The CompM5b is the newest member of the CompM5 series of sights and is powered by a single AAA battery. These small and lightweight batteries are inexpensive and easy to find throughout the world. Readily available alkaline versions of the AAA simplify logistics and eliminate the potential shipping hazards inherent in lithium batteries. The CompM5b boasts an extremely long battery life – with over 5 years of continuous use at daylight position 7 and over 10 years of continuous use at the night vision settings. These sights were designed to take up minimal space on the weapon platform while maintaining the same standard of extreme ruggedness and reliability.

The CompM5b is an enclosed system and fully submersible up to 150 feet. It is compatible with all generations of Night Vision Devices, as well as Aimpoint’s 3X-C, 3XMag-1, and 6XMag-1 magnifiers. A high-grade optical lens system gives the CompM5b exceptional light transmission and dot clarity, making the sight operationally parallax free. The sight weighs 6.3 oz and the standard configuration with the spacer and mount weighs 9 oz.

For more information on the CompM5b™ sight or any other Aimpoint product, visit the company’s webpage: www.aimpoint.us

The World According to Jeff Goldblum Returns for Season 2

2020/01/17

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) — Disney+ announced today that its breakout hit series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” will return for a second season on the streaming service. Produced by Nutopia, “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” is the service’s first original series from National Geographic and will conclude its freshman season on Friday, January 24.

“Jeff has captured the imagination and curiosity of our audience with his distinct perspective and illuminating adventures,” said Ricky Strauss, president, Content & Marketing, Disney+. “We can’t wait to see where Jeff and our partners at National Geographic take us in season two.”

After premiering on November 12, subscribers have followed host and executive producer Jeff Goldblum across the country as he unravels the fascinating truths behind familiar objects we all know and love. The first season explored a spectrum of topics from ice cream and sneakers to denim and RVs. In the 10-episode second season, Jeff will bring viewers on an entertaining and insightful ride around the world as he unearths a new batch of everyday objects.

Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Global Television Networks, shared the season pick-up as part of National Geographic’s Television Critics Association presentation.

“Jeff’s genuine curiosity in the world make him a natural fit for the National Geographic brand. There is something special and intangible about Jeff and his fascination with the world is infectious,” said Monroe. “We’re thrilled to be able to share his humor and sensibilities to a broader audience on Disney+.”

The series leads Disney+’s robust collection of National Geographic original and exclusive content including the Emmy and Academy Award-winning documentary “Free Solo,” the critically acclaimed film “Science Fair,” and the upcoming docuseries “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom.”

“The World According to Jeff Goldblum” is produced by Nutopia. Serving as executive producers are Jane Root and Arif Nurmohamed for Nutopia, with Jeff Goldblum and Keith Addis.

Trial of Zeus Comes to Warriors Orochi 4

2020/01/17

Jerry Paxton

News

Burlingame, Calif. – January 17, 2020 – KOEI TECMO America and developer Omega Force today announced the first details surrounding WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate’s addictive and challenging Infinity mode, alongside additional gameplay elements that are sure to intrigue fans of the popular franchise. The latest title in the electrifying 1 vs. 1,000 series of hack-and-slash adventures is set to launch February 14, 2020 on the PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System, the Nintendo Switch™, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and digitally on Windows PC via Steam®.

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate enlists gamers to take on the Trial of Zeus in the all-new Infinity mode. Warriors will take a three-player party on this harrowing adventure as they attempt to clear the trials of the 12 towers, with dungeons representing each sign of the zodiac. As they clear each trial, gamers will earn experience points, unlock characters, and strengthen weapons through battle — combating tougher and tougher enemies with each advancement up the tower.

The more you play as certain characters, either through Infinity mode or through the game’s main story, the more you’ll be able to rank up certain abilities. In WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, a character who has been raised to level 100 will return to a rank of 1, enabling you to further strengthen them and expand their skill tree. Promotion can be performed a total of 10 times, empowering you to boost favorite characters to the limit, creating the ultimate warriors to take on Odin’s mysterious army. In addition, the powerful Sacred Treasures can now be interchanged among characters. In the past, this was fixed for each individual, but in WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, you can now play with your favorite combination of magic, unleashing fierce combinations like never before.

Also new in WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate is Yang Jian’s special ability to deify in battle. Until now, deification could only be used by characters who are selected for eight special bracelets. In WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate, Yang Jian can deify without using a bracelet, opening the eye on his forehead and unleashing a unique magical spell. While spinning his weapon, his divine canine, Xiaotian, becomes enveloped in water, running in circles to generate a whirlpool to take out any enemy who steps in its way.

WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Ultimate is now available for preorder. Those who preorder the console version of the game will receive an exclusive ‘Dark Horse from the Underworld’ special mount. In addition, those who purchase any console version of the game within the first three weeks of launch or purchase the game on Steam within one week of launch will be able to download the additional ‘Gaia’ bonus costume for free.

The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners Behind the Scenes Video 4

2020/01/17

Jerry Paxton

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

January 17, 2020 – Today, Skydance Interactive released an all new behind-the-scenes look at their upcoming VR game, The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.

The video showcases the various ways to approach survival in the game, including transforming resources into food, being cognizant of the supplies you carry in your backpack and crafting an array of weapons to use against the walkers.

You can check out the video on YouTube (ready for embedding):

The Surge 2 Premium Edition Launch Trailer

2020/01/16

Jerry Paxton

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

PARIS — Jan. 16, 2020 — Focus Home Interactive has announced that the “Kraken Expansion” for Deck13’s acclaimed action RPG The Surge 2 is available today on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC. The “Kraken Expansion” adds hours of narrative-driven content with a brand-new storyline and location, as well as tons of new weapons, implants and armor to discover and craft.

On the outskirts of Jericho City, enter the VBS Krakow, a massive decommissioned aircraft carrier retrofitted as a retreat for the rich and famous. Battle robot pirates, deranged security systems, and an imposing new boss, each with their own unique combat mechanics, to uncover the truth behind this deadly vessel!

Focus Home has also released the all-encompassing The Surge 2 Premium Edition today on all platforms. The Premium Edition bundles the full base game with all of its DLC: the “Kraken Expansion” and multiple weapon and gear packs (including the “Future Shock Weapon Pack,” “Public Enemy Weapon Pack,” “JCPD Gear Pack,” “URBN Gear Pack,” and “Jericho’s Legacy Gear Pack”).

Check out the new trailer for The Surge 2 Premium Edition for a taste of the incredible action in store for new players:

The Surge 2 is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB. For more information, visit http://thesurge-game.com/en.