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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

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 Launch Trailer

2020/03/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Lesquin, France, March 19, 2020 – Motorcycle racers around the world, make your way to the starting line! NACON and KT Racing are pleased to announce the release of TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2. Ride in the world’s most iconic motorcycling race with the official game!

In TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2, you ride the roads of the Snaefell Mountain course, where the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy has been contested for over a century. The Isle of Man TT course is very different from a classic circuit. The route is full of imperfections and includes fast corners, tight bends and long straights where riders can exceed speeds of 186 mph (300 kmh)! TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 faithfully recreates the demanding course of this legendary race in which unerring anticipation is the key to victory.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 takes realism to new heights, including improved bike physics, wear and tear of various parts, and inclusion of official TT bikes and riders. KT Racing worked closely with two professional riders to help meet the high expectations of players: Julien Toniutti, the fastest French rider in the TT; and Davey Todd, ranked second in the game’s worldwide leaderboards and the second fastest newcomer of all time in the real race.

To prolong the fun, explore a new area, a true biker’s paradise: the ideal place to adjust your bike’s set-up and attempt a variety of challenges like pursuits and time attacks. In addition, the redesigned Career mode offers each player the chance to move from amateur rider to winner of the Senior TT! Choose the teams you want to race with over the seasons, customise your bikes, plan your calendar and manage your career to win the ultimate accolade.

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is the most detailed motorcycling simulation in its genre thanks to the following features:

  • Realistic bike physics and challenging gameplay
  • All 38 miles (60km) of the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy meticulously recreated
  • 17 additional circuits to explore and for improving riding skills
  • An open-world area for testing reflexes and bike set-ups
  • A deep Career mode offering the chance to move up from amateur rider to winner of the Senior TT
  • 27 riders and 13 official TT bikes available, as well as 5 legendary bikes
  • A unique helmet cam for increased immersion

TT Isle of Man – Ride on the Edge 2 is now available on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. Its release on Nintendo Switch™ is planned for later in 2020.

Conan O’Brien Announces iPhone-Shot Shows

2020/03/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

LOS ANGELES – March 18, 2020 – Beginning on Monday, March 30, CONAN will begin airing new episodes on TBS that will have been shot remotely on an iPhone, without an audience and with guest interviews being filmed via video chat. O’Brien’s production staff will remain working from home.

“The quality of my work will not go down because technically that’s not possible,” said O’Brien.

“Our first priority is the health and well-being of everyone in the Team Coco family, and our second priority is to try and find a way that we can do our jobs safely, from home, and contribute some entertainment for our fans out there who may be hungry for silly distraction,” said Jeff Ross, Executive Producer.

CONAN has been on a pre scheduled hiatus since March 16 but due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, O’Brien has been filming short videos all throughout this week aiming to bring laughter to people in self isolation. He’s also recorded a special “Quarantine Edition” of his popular podcast Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend that was released on March 13.

CONAN airs Monday-Thursday at 11 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS. The show is produced by Conaco LLC, with Jeff Ross serving as Executive Producer.

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Panzer Corps 2 Out Now

2020/03/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

EPSOM, March 19th 2020. Slitherine, the publisher totally focused on strategy games, along with developer Flashback Games bring you Panzer Corps 2, now available on the Slitherine e-shop, Steam, and other digital download sites.
Panzer Corps 2 has been available for pre-order for the last two months, making it one of the most wishlisted games on Steam in March.

In Panzer Corps 2, players take control of the Wehrmacht war machine, from the invasion in Poland in 1939 to the final defense of Berlin in 1945. You’ll fight battle after battle using the classic turn-based hex system all wargamers have loved since Panzer General, the father of a genre to which Panzer Corps 2 is the spiritual successor.

Panzer Corps 2 – the long awaited sequel to the first Panzer Corps, Slitherine’s best seller with more than one million copies sold – is finally out with a brand new, shiny 3D engine built on Unreal. There’s a massive amount of content, including more than a thousand unique 3D unit models, over 60 scenarios forming the Wehrmacht grand campaign, an advanced random map generator for playing new skirmishes against the game AI or other players. Since the modding community was such a great part of the first Panzer Corps, in the sequel players will find the much improved Scenario Editor available to support mods from day one.

“Panzer Corps started ten years ago as a passion project by a single modder. We took it to the market with the idea of bringing back a genre that made the history of gaming as we know it, and we are proud to have achieved that”, said Iain McNeil, Slitherine CEO. “Not only Panzer Corps became a very successful game, it also contributed to inspire others to reinvent turn-based strategy and make it one of the core genre of the 21st century. We see Panzer Corps 2 as the testament of all this journey and we are confident players will celebrate it with us”.

Players will be able to choose Panzer Corps 2 base edition, the General Edition or the ultimate Field Marshal Edition, each one with exclusive bonus materials.

Total War: Three Kingdoms A World Betrayed DLC Out Now

2020/03/19
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 19, 2020 – In the north, the tyrant Dong Zhuo has fallen to the blade of his adopted son, Lü Bu: a fierce warrior hellbent on defeating the great heroes of China. In the south, Sun Ce mourns the death of his father, the noble Sun Jian, and pledges his life to continue his father’s legacy. The day has come where they must stand alone, the future theirs to take…

194CE Timeline

Rewrite history as THREE KINGDOMS transitions into 194CE, a time in which rebellions have been thwarted but discontent and turmoil remain at large. Amid the conflict China’s foremost warlords clash as they hasten to fill the power vacuum left vacant at the heart of the Han Dynasty.

Expanded Warlord Roster

With the indomitable Lü Bu and the ambitious Sun Ce, A World Betrayed features two of China’s most prodigious warlords of the period as playable factions within the new campaign. Both peerless warriors feature unique story arcs, new mechanics, and faction specific elites ready to lay waste to the false claimants of China.

Free Update

A World Betrayed also ushers in the next update for all THREE KINGDOMS players. Patch 1.5.0 grants access to a brand-new warlord in the form of Yan Baihu, unique commanders, powerful warriors and eminent statesmen, as well as revamps to the spies and bandit factions, plus much more. Additional details on the accompanying patch can be found here.

Retail Information:

Release Date: March 19th, 3PM GMT.

Suggested Retail Price: £7.99, $9.99, €9.99

Store Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1209110/Total_War_THREE_KINGDOMS__A_World_Betrayed/