Author - Jerry Paxton

Road to Guangdong Gameplay Trailer

2019/05/07

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

May 7, 2019 – Ahead of Road to Guangdong’s PC Early Access launch on 6th June 2019, and an Xbox One launch in late 2019, Excalibur and Just Add Oil Games have released a brand new gameplay trailer.

Click here to watch the video, which debuts all new gameplay footage of the game’s driving, repairing, maintaining and trading elements – all crucial to the Road to Guangdong experience.

As well as driving across Guangdong to rekindle family relationships, players can look forward to getting their hands dirty. Namely, getting out of their rickety, aging car to refuel, change tyres, replace oil filters, fan belts and more.

A Plague Tale: Innocence ‘Monsters’ Trailer

2019/05/06

Jerry Paxton

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

May 6, 2019 – A Plague Tale: Innocence, the poetic and harrowing dark adventure from Asobo Studio and Focus Home Interactive, is about to arrive on May 14 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Your enemies are everywhere – inside stately homes and lordly cathedrals, down to the very dregs of the world in cellars and basements. Showcased today in our new “Monsters” trailer, while the deadly swarms of rats consume all they come across, harrying Amicia and Hugo’s long journey, far more familiar foes pick their moment to strike with more care. The English army, local brigands and, worst of all, The Inquisition and their mysterious master, Vitalis. All pursue the siblings with a deadly enthusiasm, spurred on by unknown forces.

Lord Nicholas, the commander of the Inquisition’s forces, is the helmeted face of fear for the local populace under the boot heel of his army, and for Amicia and Hugo as they flee. He is brutal and uncompromising, willing to do whatever it takes to complete his mission to capture and return the siblings to his master. Strong, fast, with zealots at his every beck and call, he will be a formidable and merciless foe.

To learn more about A Plague Tale: Innocence, why not check out our narrative website experience, introducing the characters and world of this beautiful, dangerous story.

A Plague Tale: Innocence releases on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on May 14. Pre-orders are available now!

Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 to Be Playable at PDXCON

2019/05/06

Jerry Paxton

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

May 6, 2019 – Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the highly anticipated RPG from Paradox Interactive and Hardsuit Labs, will be playable for the first time at this year’s PDXCON. Paradox’s annual conference and community event, tickets for PDXCON will go on sale tomorrow, May 7.

PDXCON will take place October 18-20 in Berlin, Germany at the Funkhaus conference and performance center. For more information and to buy tickets starting tomorrow, please visit https://pdxcon.paradoxplaza.com.

Bloodlines 2 is a successor to Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, the iconic RPG known for its memorable characters and compelling storytelling. Set in modern-day Seattle, Bloodlines 2 puts players in the shoes of a newly-embraced Thinblood vampire who must navigate the city’s dark underbelly and Kindred power structure to survive.

Not only will Bloodlines 2 be playable by fans for the first time at PDXCON, but members of the development team at Hardsuit Labs as well as the World of Darkness team at Paradox will be on-hand to meet fans and answer questions. Fans can also expect exciting Bloodlines 2 news to be revealed at the event.

Check out a special message from the team at Hardsuit Labs here:

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For more information on Bloodlines 2, please visit https://www.bloodlines2.com/.

HITMAN 2 Elusive Target The Undying Returns Trailer

2019/05/03

Jerry Paxton

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

May 3, 2019 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and IO Interactive today released the HITMAN 2 Elusive Target mission, The Undying Returns, starring international actor Sean Bean, who returns as former MI5 agent turned freelance assassin, Mark Faba. Starting today, players have until June 3 to take out Mark Faba in this high-stakes contract that can only be tried once. This is also a new chance for those who have attempted to eliminate Mark Faba in the past.

The Undying Returns mission is free for all players who have access to the Miami location, including those who picked up the HITMAN 2 Miami Pack that became available as a standalone purchase earlier this week for $14.99, providing full access to the Miami location, as well as all associated missions, modes and content. Launching the mission will also unlock Lil’ Flashy – a flash grenade disguised as a robot into your inventory.

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Released on Xbox One

2019/05/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Xbox One Preview

OAKLAND, CA – May 3, 2019 – Get ready to play the classics—no quarters needed…Developer, Digital Eclipse, and Publisher, Other Ocean, today announced that SNK 40th Anniversary Collection, the definitive collection of arcade and console hits from SNK, has launched for the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X as a digital download, priced at $39.99. This is the most complete, updated, 4K-ready collection of SNK titles, prepared by the restoration wizards at Digital Eclipse. This Xbox One version exclusively includes the fan-requested classic game, Baseball Stars, the first time this game has been part of the collection.

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection includes more than 25 classic titles such as Alpha Mission, Athena, Crystalis, Ikari Warriors, Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road, Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue, Guerilla War, P.O.W., Prehistoric Isle, Psycho Soldier, Street Smart, Iron Tank, TNK III, Vanguard, Chopper I, Fantasy, Munch Mobile, SASUKE vs COMMANDER,Time Soldiers, Beast Busters, Bermuda Triangle, OZMA WARS, PADDLE MANIA, S.A.R.,World Wars—and exclusively for Xbox One owners, the Japanese and North American versions of the acclaimed console baseball title, Baseball Stars! Players can get the complete experience by playing both the arcade and home console versions for many of these titles.

“We are beyond excited for the release of SNK 40th Anniversary Collection,” said Stephen Frost, Senior Producer at Digital Eclipse. “The titles showcased in this collection have built the foundation of SNK and greatly influenced the video games industry, so we look forward to gamers from around the world being able to not only play them, but also to learn the interesting history behind them.”

This collection was prepared for Xbox One by Digital Eclipse, which pioneered accurate video game re-releases starting in 1994, well before “emulation” was a household word. Over 20 years later, the company has been reborn as a new kind of studio; one dedicated to not only restoring gaming’s heritage, but to preserving it and keeping it alive and available for future generations.

Key Features

The Arcade Comes Home: Save those quarters! Play both arcade and console versions and continuously challenge for another personal best! Choose from over 25 titles and experience an intense blast from the past!
Modern Meets Retro: The convenience and improvements of modern gaming are all in the collection! Rewind and save at any time while you’re playing, enjoy updated graphics at 4K resolution, and experience redesigned control schemes for a modern feel!
Enter the SNK Museum: An extensive history of SNK and its games await in the Museum Mode. Explore the legacy of one of Japan’s leading developers with high definition artwork and never before seen promotional assets!
Xbox One Exclusive – Baseball Stars: For the first time, the hit baseball game,Baseball Stars, is included as part of the collection, with both Japanese and North American versions included!

Developed by Digital Eclipse and published by Other Ocean, SNK 40^th Anniversary Edition is now available as a digital download for Xbox One with an MSRP of $39.99. The collection is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more info, please visit DigitalEclipse.com.

Razer Unveils Stormtrooper Themed Peripherals for Star Wars Day

2019/05/03

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News

SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today introduced a special collection of Imperial stormtrooper-inspired peripherals in collaboration with the beloved Star Wars brand. This new collection includes the Razer BlackWidow Lite mechanical keyboard, the Razer Atheris wireless mouse, and the Razer Goliathus Extended gaming mouse mat – all now available in a stylish white and black Stormtrooper themed edition.

Donning the iconic stormtrooper design, the Razer BlackWidow Lite mechanical keyboard and Atheris wireless mouse are built for productivity and performance, tuned for both the office and home environments. The Star Wars-themed Razer Goliathus Extended gaming mouse mat completes the set with a massive surface area for intense work sessions and high-adrenaline gaming.

“Star Wars is a cultural phenomenon with a rich history not only in cinema, but also in gaming,” said Razer Co-Founder and CEO Min-Liang Tan. “We are excited to join forces with Lucasfilm to create this special collection for our biggest fans and to bring the design of the saga’s most iconic characters to gaming peripherals.”

For Star Wars aficionados, the new stormtrooper themed peripherals are must-haves to bring order to any desktop collection. Discover the entire Star Wars family of products here: www.razer.com/campaigns/stormtrooper.

RAZER STORMTROOPER™ EDITION PRODUCT LINEUP

Razer BlackWidow Lite Silent Mechanical Keyboard – Stormtrooper™ Edition
USD $99.99 / € 109.99 MSRP

The BlackWidow Lite comes with Razer Orange Mechanical Switches – designed for gaming, with silent and tactile switches for discreet work. With the inclusion of O-rings and individually-backlit keys (with true white lighting), the keyboard can be customized to be quieter and brighter to suit one’s tastes. The Stormtrooper Edition features a stormtrooper-inspired top plate, a black-and-white braided cable, and an Imperial crest on the escape key.

For more information, please see here.

Razer Atheris Wireless Mouse – Stormtrooper™ Edition
USD $59.99 / € 69.99 MSRP

The Razer Atheris is a pocket-sized wireless mouse designed with industry-leading signal stability for over 300 hours of continuous use* via 2.4GHz Wireless or Bluetooth connection. The new Stormtrooper Edition carefully integrates the iconic stormtrooper helmet along the ergonomic body of the Atheris mouse.

*Battery life may vary based on connection type.

For more information, please see here.

Goliathus Extended Gaming Mouse Mat – Stormtrooper™ Edition
USD $34.99 / € 39.99 MSRP

The Goliathus – Razer’s best-selling soft gaming mouse mat – provides speed and precision with its slick, taut weave optimized for all mouse sensitivities and sensors. The portable mat is designed with an anti-fraying stitched frame and an anti-slip rubber base. The Stormtrooper Edition comes in an iconic stormtrooper design that completes the entire set.

For more information, please see here.

AVAILABILITY

The new Razer Stormtrooper™ Edition peripherals will be available starting May 3, 2019 at Razer.com and select retailers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain.

For more information, please visit www.razer.com/campaigns/stormtrooper

Comic Con Revolution Ontario 2019 Programming Schedule Released

2019/05/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

New York, May 2, 2019 – Comic Con Revolution Ontario (CCROnt) programming is ready! We have two amazing days of panels planned for CCR Year 3. Panels kick off at 11:30 am on Saturday, May 18 and conclude with our Cosplay Revolution Costume Contest Saturday evening, ending at 8:00 pm. On Sunday, May 19, we again start at 11:30 am and all panels conclude at 5:00 pm.

Highlights include:

All About The Big Bang Theory – Join Adam Faberman, contributing writer to the hit TV series, as well as Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, who also contributed to the show, to discuss everything Big Bang Theory. This panel takes place just 2 days after the series finale!

Spotlight on a Disney Legend: Tony Anselmo, the Voice of Donald Duck – For almost 35 years Tony Anselmo has been the official voice of Donald Duck, join us for a historical look back alongside an official Disney Legend!

Transformers 35th Anniversary – Michael Bell (Prowl, Sideswipe, Bombshell, Brainstorm, First Aid, Scrapper and Swoop), Paul Eiding (Perceptor and Quintesson), Dan Gilvezan (Bumblebee, Goldbug, Hot Spot, Outback, Rollbar, Scamper, Skids and Snapdragon), Alan Oppenheimer (Beachcomber and Warpath), and Gregg Berger (Grimlock, Volcanicus, Stockade, Long Haul, Lockdown) gather together for the 35th Anniversary of the Transformers!

Stan Lee Tribute – Hear from some of Comic Con Revolution’s most esteemed guests, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mike Zeck, JJ Kirby, Matt Haley and Ming Chen as they give tribute to the man who influenced and inspired generations of comic book fans and creators, and talk about his lasting legacy.

Spotlight on Peter Cullen – A one-on-one panel with Peter will give fans a rare opportunity to hear from Cullen himself about how for the past 35 years he has portrayed the heroic Optimus Prime across cartoons, video games and feature films.

Q&A with Skeletor – One of the most recognized voices from the 1980’s, Allen Oppenheimer delighted kids and made adults laugh with his voicing of Skeletor, He-Man’s arch rival and nemesis. From the famous laugh to the ridiculous insults, this panel will delve into the iconic character for one of the most interesting discussions at the con.

For a full list of programming go to https://comicconrevolution.com/ontario/programming.php

“We have outdone ourselves this year with creating a programming slate that is second to none,” said co-founder and partner Mike Scigliano, “Plan your schedule so you can give yourself all the time you need to enjoy what CCR has to offer.”

Guests currently scheduled to appear include: Karl Altstaetter, Tony Anselmo, Chris Arrant, Matthew Atchley, Greg Baldwin, Michael Bell, Gregg Berger, Anjali Bhimani, Tim Bradstreet, Lloyd Briggery, Even Cagle, Colin Cantwell, Sandy King Carpenter, Ming Chen, Amy Chu, Ryan Cody, Mike Collins, Amanda Conner, Michael Copon, Peter Cullen, Jim Daly, Shannon Eric Denton, Gigi Edgley, Neo Edmund, Paul Eiding, Joe Eisma, Adam Faberman, Carlos Ferro, Stephan Franck, Dan Gilvezan, Joel Gomez, Steven Gordon, Matt Haley, Travis Hanson, Chad Hardin, Ray-Anthony Height, Vince Hernandez, Drew Johnson, Herb Jefferson, Jr, Santa Inoue, Neil Kaplan, JJ Kirby, DJ Kirkbride, Mike Kunkel, Phil LaMarr, Mindy Lee, Susan Lee, Livesay, Michael McMillian, Chris Moreno, Mike Morris, Todd Nauck, Rafael Navarro, Russell Nohelty, Dustin Nguyen, William O’Neill, Alan Oppenheimer, Pernile Orum, Patrick Owsley, Steven J. Palmer, Jimmy Palmiotti, Chuck Patton, Carla Perez, Jeff Pina, Alexander Polinsky, While Portacio, Brad Rader, Livio Ramondelli, Gregory Ramos, Norm Rapund, Carolina Ravassa, Jules Rivera, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Stan Sakai, Fabrice Sapolsky, Patrick Scullin, Armand Serrano, Rikki Simons, Beth Sotelo, Nick Spencer, Art Thibert, Koi Turnbull, Gus Vazquez, Angi Viper, David F. Walker, Dave Wagner, Mike Wellman, Michele Wells, Dan Wickline, Sam Witwer, Saya Yohnka and Mike Zeck.

Order your tickets to Comic Con Revolution today at https://www.comicconrevolution.com/ontario/

Tickets purchased at the door will be $5 more per ticket. In addition to the savings, advanced ticket holders will receive a limited edition art print of Jetpack Jules, the CCR mascot, featuring art by Amanda Conner. Advanced ticket purchases come with a home mailing option as well as allowing ticket holder’s access to the show floor up to one hour early.

For more information go to http://www.comicconrevolution.com/ontario

Location:
Ontario Convention Center
2000 E Convention Center Way
Ontario, California 91764Hours:
Saturday May 18th, 2019 – 10am (9am with advance ticket purchase) – 7pm
Sunday May 19th, 2019 – 11am (10am with advance ticket purchase) – 5pm

For more information, as well as tickets,
head to http://www.comicconrevolution.com/ontario

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Brujah Clan Introduction

2019/05/02

Jerry Paxton

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

May 2, 2019 – Paradox Interactive has today revealed the first full-blood Vampire clan in Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2: Brujah! The Brujah are rebels and firestarters who favor brute strength and celebrate the raw power of their bloodline.

Check out this video to learn more about the Brujah, their background, and get a sneak peek at one of their abilities:

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Known as “The Rabble” to other Vampires, the Brujah have never been a large part of Seattle’s Kindred community. Many of the city’s Brujah are leftovers from failed Anarch movements and claim to be unaffiliated with Seattle’s political factions. Brujah clan members gather at a “Bash”, best described as a fight club for the undead, where they assert their physical superiority over other clans.

You can head over to the Paradox Interactive Twitch starting right now (12 p.m. Eastern) where the Bloodlines 2 team is giving a breakdown of the Brujah clan: https://www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive.

The Brujahs’ powers are as overwhelming as their convictions. Players who join the Rabble can unlock two ancient disciplines that enhance their physical abilities: Potence and Celerity. Potence is the Brujah’s signature discipline and imbues their undead bodies with the pinnacle of raw Kindred strength – nobody underestimates the strength of a Brujah twice. While Potence enhances strength, Celerity enhances a Brujah’s speed, allowing them to strike faster, dodge quicker, and escape more nimbly than any mortal creature.

Learn more details about the Brujah’s disciplines and their powers below:

Potence

Fist of Caine – Deliver a devastating punch that turns walls into rubble and throws enemies through the air. Upgrades to Fist of Cain enhance the devastating effects even further.
Earthshock – Smash the ground with titanic force, creating a shockwave around the player that damages and knocks down anyone who dares to stray too close. Upgrading Earthshock causes the Brujah’s onslaught to send out fissures, damaging anyone caught in the cataclysm.

Celerity

Unseen Storm – Dash in any direction with such speed that you momentarily disappear from view, allowing you to land attacks, dodge around enemies, or get away before the dust has settled. Upgrades further enhance the effects of Unseen Storm.
Accelerate – Move so fast that everything else in the world appears to slow down to a standstill. Assailants seem frozen in their attacks, cars crawl forward, bullets zip by lazily, and the vampire can perform stunts that, with an 80’s synth track in the background, would make for an awesome movie scene. Upgrades further enhance the effects of Accelerate.

Of note, the use of Potence or Celerity in front of any mortal is a Masquerade Violation.

Players who join the Brujah clan can use these disciplines in addition to the individual powers from their Thinblood past.

World War Z Post Launch Road Map Revealed

2019/05/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

May 2, 2019 – Saber Interactive, in partnership with Focus Home Interactive, has announced the first phase in its post-launch content roadmap for World War Z, the action-packed co-op shooter inspired by Paramount Pictures’ blockbuster film. After celebrating more than 1 million units sold in its first week of launch on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and Windows PC via the Epic Games Store, the World War Z team is moving forward to deliver new gameplay, features and improvements to the game month to month.

In May, a brand-new mission set in Tokyo will drop alongside a terrifying zombie type that spits a deadly virus and can resurrect if not properly dispatched. June will bring a new six-skull difficulty setting with a unique reward, as well as bonus cosmetics and more. And in July, players can discover the new Weekly Challenge mode, plus additional cosmetics and other goodies.

Other major upgrades in development for further free updates include a wave-based survival mode, private lobbies, the ability to switch classes during PvPvZ matches, field of view (FOV) and level of detail sliders on PC, and more.

Powered by Saber’s dynamic Swarm Engine™, World War Z unleashes hundreds of fast-moving, bloodthirsty zombies – able to move and strike as one collective herd as well as break off into individual attackers – at a time on players. Choose from six distinct classes and an arsenal of deadly weapons, explosives, turrets and traps. Outlive the dead through intense four-player co-op campaign missions around the world, including New York, Jerusalem, Moscow and Tokyo, and battle both zombies and real human opponents in competitive, team-based Players vs. Players vs. Zombies (PvPvZ) multiplayer.

World War Z is currently available digitally and at most major retailers on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for $39.99, as well as Windows PC via the Epic Games Store for $34.99. This game is rated M (Mature) by the ESRB. For more information, visit http://wwzgame.com, and follow the game on Facebook at www.facebook.com/WWZGame, Twitter @WWZTheGame, and Instagram @WWZGame.

Bus Simulator 18 Official Map Extension Release Date

2019/05/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Moenchengladbach/Germany, May 02, 2019 – astragon Entertainment GmbH and stillalive studios are almost ready to take players for a relaxing drive in the countryside with their upcoming official map extension for Bus Simulator 18. Two brand new city districts, interesting missions, new bus stops and many more road miles are just waiting for you to be explored in and around Seaside Valley. Among the many new attractions: a recently opened airport, where your bus drivers can pick up travelers while watching planes soar above.

The first new city district of the map extension goes by the name of Kerststadt and is located south of Seaside Valley. It is not only home to the new airport but also houses the city’s busy technology hub. This therefore means not only creating bus routes for travelers to and from the airport but also connecting Kerststadt University with the Ministry of Science and the local start-up scene. A night bus line for students coming back late from studying (or the pub) also needs to be established.

You would rather get away from all the hustle and bustle of Kerststadt for some peace and quiet? Well, then you will find the second new district of the map extension to be a worthwhile destination: the picturesque mountain village of Sonnstein not only delights with the sight of rustic half-timbered houses but also unspoiled natural surroundings. Time to raise the tourism revenues by establishing some scenic bus routes! In addition to breathtaking panoramic views, the drives up to Sonnstein will delight bus drivers with a real challenge: serpentines might be the most efficient way to climb even the steepest of inclines, but steering a large bus through tight curves with incoming traffic will keep even experienced drivers on the edge of their seats.

Will you have to travel around Kerststadt and Sonnstein all on your own? Of course not! Just as in the main game Bus Simulator 18 you will be able to discover the official map extension together with up to three friends in the game’s multiplayer mode.

The Bus Simulator 18 – Official map extension will come to Steam™ for 12.99 Euro / 15.99 USD / 11.69 GBP on May 22, 2019. Bus Simulator 18 is already available for 29.99 Euro / 34.99 USD / 26.99 GBP (RSP).

Bus Simulator 18 on Steam™:
http://store.steampowered.com/app/515180/Bus_Simulator_18/