Author - Jerry Paxton

Planet Zoo: South American Pack Launch Trailer

2020/04/07

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

CAMBRIDGE, UK – April 7, 2020. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today launches the second PDLC for Planet Zoo, the South America Pack, with the game available globally on Steam for $9.99.

Planet Zoo: South America Pack invites players to escape to the lush tropics and craft their own jungle paradise with five iconic new animals, and over 250 new building, scenery, and foliage pieces to choose from.

The beautiful Jaguar, mischievous Capuchin Monkey, unique Giant Anteater, wonderful Red-Eyed Tree Frog and friendly Llama are the latest arrivals to join the impressive menagerie of authentic animals in Planet Zoo. Budding zoologists will need to learn to care for the individual needs of their new additions, as they balance animal welfare with conservation efforts, and research new facilities and enrichment items to ensure a healthy, genetically diverse zoo.

For those who like to let their imagination run wild, Planet Zoo: South America pack offers the chance to build the jungle trek of their dreams, recreating impressive lost civilisation architecture, using bamboo and thatched pieces to create wonderful structures, or letting nature playfully take over by utilising the extensive new selection of foliage.

Alongside the PDLC, Frontier have launched a raft of new features and content for existing players as part of the latest free content update. This update includes a new Genealogy tab to enable players to trace the family tree of their animals, additional difficulty settings, research sharing across all franchise zoos, new foliage and enrichment items, and a range of fixes and improvements.

For full details of the free content update check out https://planetzoogame.com/news/planet-zoo-1-2-update

Please note the Planet Zoo: South America pack requires the Planet Zoo base game in order to download and play. Planet Zoo is available now on Steam with a RRP of $44.99, Planet Zoo Deluxe Edition RRP for $54.99 or the Planet Zoo Deluxe Upgrade Pack for $11.99.

Pro Cycling Manager 2020 Closed Beta Test Sign-Ups

2020/04/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Lesquin, France, April 6, 2020 – NACON and Cyanide are pleased to announce the start of a new stage for Pro Cycling Manager 2020: the launch of its beta phase.

In this beta phase, players can try out the new Dashboard and two new features: Morale management, which influences the performance of your cyclists; and a new planning system to automatically assign races to cyclists.

The Pro Cycling Manager beta runs from April 13 to 27. Registration is open from now until 9 April.

Click here to register for the closed beta of Pro Cycling Manager 2020

In Pro Cycling Manager 2020, players can become the manager of a professional cycling team and take them to the very top of the rankings by stringing together as many race victories as possible. Building on the strong foundations of this successful series, Pro Cycling Manager 2020 provides the chance to take part in all 21 official stages of the Tour de France and over 230 races – a total of 650 stages.

Pro Cycling Manager 2020 will be available on 4 June 2020 on PC

Resident Evil 3 Launch Trailer

2020/04/03

Jerry Paxton

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

SAN FRANCISCO – April 3, 2020 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the highly demanded survival horror game Resident Evil™ 3 is now available worldwide. This latest entry in the 95 million selling Resident Evil™ franchise delivers the heart-pounding conclusion to the Raccoon City saga, through the perspective of one of video games’ most iconic heroines, Jill Valentine. Raccoon City and its shambling population come to life with vivid high-definition graphics and modernized gameplay mechanics using the RE Engine, previously utilized for acclaimed titles such as Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard and Devil May Cry™ 5. Resident Evil 3 includes the 4 versus 1 asymmetrical online multiplayer game Resident Evil™ Resistance. It is available now in North America and Europe both physically and as a digital download on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and digital-only on Steam for MSRP $59.99.

The pulse-pounding narrative of Resident Evil 3 bookends the events of last year’s award-winning Resident Evil 2. Putting players in the role of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine, Resident Evil 3 follows her desperate escape from a city torn apart from the inside by zombies and other horrifying creatures. Blocking her path is the seemingly unstoppable and brutally intelligent bioweapon Nemesis – one of the series’ most notorious adversaries. Jill is not alone in her endeavor to escape – players can also experience a slice of the chaos of Raccoon City as unexpected ally Carlos Oliveira, a member of the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.) who’s on a mission to evacuate civilians.

Included with the Resident Evil 3 single player campaign is Resident Evil Resistance, an online asymmetrical 4 versus 1 multiplayer game included with Resident Evil 3. A group of four Survivors must strategically work together to escape diabolical experiments conducted by a vicious Mastermind before time runs out. Each of the six selectable Survivors relies on available weapons and their unique abilities to help each other as they attempt to escape from the twisted scenario. Behind every corner and hidden in every shadow is the Mastermind, who wields a deck of cards to deploy creatures and bioweapons, set traps, and manipulate the environment to overwhelm the Survivors. Notorious Resident Evil franchise villains, including Alex Wesker, Annette Birkin and Ozwell E. Spencer, all bring their own special style of torment to the Mastermind’s chair. A first for the series, as Masterminds, players can control legendary bioweapons, like the menacing Tyrant and the mutated G-Birkin.

Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Resistance will cross-over with the addition of Jill Valentine as a playable Survivor in the multiplayer game in an upcoming free update on April 17. More information about upcoming Resident Evil Resistance content will be shared soon.

A Collectors’ Edition for hardcore fans is also available for MSRP $179.99, and includes the game, a finely-crafted figure of Jill Valentine, an art book of classified information, a voucher code for a digital soundtrack and a double-sided Raccoon City survival map poster.

Deep Silver Announces Windbound

2020/04/02

Jerry Paxton

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

Larkspur, Calif. (April 2, 2020) – Deep Silver today announced their new indie IP, Windbound, created by Australian developer 5 Lives Studios, will be available digitally on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on August 28, 2020.

In Windbound, a young warrior named Kara finds herself shipwrecked in unknown waters. Kara must learn to adapt and survive while experiencing the ever-unfolding mysteries of the Forbidden Islands. Equipped with only the will to survive, Kara must explore the beautiful yet savage landscape by foraging for resources. Hunting, crafting and exploration are critical to Kara’s survival as she sails the Forbidden Islands looking for the way home.

Taking the survival genre in a new direction, Windbound features nomadic hunting and exploration combined with custom boat building and an immersive sailing experience. Windbound provides endless rogue-like replayability options thanks to the procedural world, dynamic wildlife, and modular boat crafting.

5 Lives Studios was founded by five industry veterans who have worked on a wide variety of genres and properties. Their debut title Satellite Reign, the spiritual successor to the Syndicate series, was crowdfunded in one of the most successful Australian video game Kickstarter campaigns to date. Satellite Reign released in 2015 to positive reviews and was nominated for numerous awards.

About Windbound:
The Forbidden Islands are calling, unlock their secrets. Separated from her fellow warriors, Kara finds herself alone and without resources on a mysterious and picturesque island paradise. With no boat, food or tools, just the will and skills to survive, Kara will uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources and deeper mysteries. Scattered ruins reveal secrets of the past and glimpses of the future Unravel the mystery behind them all and you may find more than just your way home.

Key Features:

Uncover the Secrets Within – Embark on a personal journey and discover the history of the idyllic Forbidden Islands, each island holding the key to a mystery and unexpected revelations.
Explore As Far As The Eye Can See – Head towards the horizon and advance across multiple islands, each with their own diverse wildlife, landscapes and challenges to face.
Live Off The Land – Scavenge the islands’ untamed terrain for resources that you can use to craft a full range of tools and weapons to hunt wildlife and upgrade your boat. You must set sail when resources become scarce.
Build The Perfect Seacraft – Your boat is your key companion on this journey. Carefully craft your own custom sailing vessel to take on the treacherous waters traversing from one island to the next. Design your boat to battle tempestuous winds, monstrous waves, and deadly sea creatures.

For more information about Windbound, please visit one of the following official sites:

Website: www.windboundgame.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WindboundGame
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WindboundGame
Instagram: www.instagram.com/windboundgame

Mech Mechanic Simulator Announced

2020/04/02

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

April 2, 2020 – So, this is how it starts. Dear diary, huh? I’ve rented this old workshop, trying to start my business in Katwir – a new land of opportunities in 2121. Honestly, Katwir is a mess. And why am I even writing this journal thing? For myself. My future self to be exact. I want to open my tablet in a few years and see a long way that I have traversed and the personal growth I’ve managed to achieve.

And as a personal reminder – why did I want to become the best Mech Mechanic in this darn, corrupted world? There’s money in it for sure, as Mechs are everywhere these days. And people need professionals to build them and repair various malfunctions and damages. But honestly, I was passionate about them since they first became a thing – starting with the discovery of new materials that allowed humanity to make a huge jump in technology. Flying cars, androids and finally – mechs. It’s just fascinating to me the same way the computers were for my grandfather.

And here I am – in my small workshop with some savings for starters and this irritating android who will serve as my help. As I’m a new player to the business, I will need to start low and gradually take over the market step by step. I’ve got solid competitors in Katwir – the three largest corporations, producing top mech parts in the world. Japanese Sakura Technology, militaristic VI-CO, and luxurious Dauhasky. It’s like a David fighting three Goliath at once, but I’m very confident with my skills. From one job to another, from simple ones to more complex tasks and I will finally get my producer license to compete with those giants!

Also – the more work I’ll get done, the more possibilities will open before me – including getting access to various new parts and different upgrades and jobs. I’m also very lucky to live in an era, where mankind managed to turn some choirs into actual engaging minigames. It’s kind of neat and makes everyday life a bit easier.

This is the start of my new life as a Mech Mechanic. And hopefully, I will one day “reach for the stars” and create my corporation that will mass-produce my original Mech.

Features:

Work with enormous, complicated machines. Deconstruct, repair and repurpose their parts.
Take one of thousands generated jobs.
Upgrade and expand your workshop, use and upgrade your equipment.
Engage in entertaining minigames.
Create your own corporation, build a mech and release it to the world.

Disney Mirrorverse Mobile ARPG Announced

2020/03/31

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Mobile News, News

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – March. 31, 2020 – Disney and Kabam today announced Disney Mirrorverse, an all-new Action Role-Playing Game (RPG) for mobile devices. Disney Mirrorverse will transport players to a brand new action-ready universe, featuring evolved and amplified versions of classic Disney and Pixar characters and worlds as fans have never seen them before.

In this all-new, visually stunning adventure, players will assemble a team of powerful guardians that have been exclusively crafted and imagined for the Mirrorverse. Unrelenting forces threaten to take over this alternate reality, and players must get ready for battle, defeat an evil threat, and embark on a journey to defend the Mirrorverse.

“Kabam is known for letting players around the globe explore new fictional worlds and create stories with characters they love,” said Tim Fields, CEO, Kabam. “We are beyond excited to bring so many amazing Disney and Pixar characters together, and to present each of them in a heroic light that fans have never seen before. Over the coming months, we’ll be working closely with our friends at Disney to tune and polish this immersive and engaging adventure.”

“Disney Mirrorverse represents a brave reimagining of iconic Disney and Pixar characters and stories, and we’re delighted to be working with Kabam to bring this original universe to life for players,” said Sean Shoptaw, SVP, Games and Interactive Experiences at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “This stunning new adventure will appeal to Disney fans and die-hard RPG fans alike, and we can’t wait to show players what’s on the other side of the Stellar Mirror.”

Disney Mirrorverse will soon enter regional beta testing in the Philippines. For those outside of the Philippines, make sure to sign up at www.disneymirrorverse.com to receive future updates.

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.