Author - Jerry Paxton

FINAL FANTASY XIV Patch 5.2 Echoes of a Fallen Star Launch Trailer

2020/02/18

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

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 18, 2020) – The Shadowbringers™ saga continues in FINAL FANTASY® XIV Online as SQUARE ENIX® today released Patch 5.2: Echoes of a Fallen Star.

This latest update to the critically acclaimed MMO brings new challenges to Warriors of Light not only on the First, but also on their home of the Source, where the Eorzean forces continue their fight against the Garlean Empire.

The Patch 5.2x series brings a wealth of new content for all playstyles:

New Main Scenario Quests – With Eulmore on the path to a brighter tomorrow, the Scions await such time as the Exarch might return them home. Not in idleness, however─for when has any world been content to grant its heroes respite?
New Raid: Eden’s Verse – The second chapter in the 8-player Eden raid series will feature challenging new battles in both normal and savage difficulties. Eden’s Verse introduces the character of Gaia, created by famed FINAL FANTASY developer Tetsuya Nomura.
New Dungeon: Anamnesis Anyder – Tackle this new challenge alongside fellow adventurers, or a party of non-player characters using the Trust system.
New Trial: Cinder Drift – The Ruby Weapon represents the latest advances in Garlean military technology, and can be challenged by players in both normal and extreme difficulties.
New Beast Tribe Quests – The Qitari tribe will provide new quests for Disciples of the Land classes.
New Chronicles of a New Era Quest “The Sorrow of Werlyt” – Discover the lore behind this new quest series, as the Garlean Empire seeks to break the stalemate with Eorzean forces by unleashing this culmination of its twisted experimentation.
Ocean Fishing – This Fisher-exclusive content will allow players to board a ship at specified times to enjoy fishing on the high seas, receiving experience and scrips based off the fish caught. Meeting certain conditions while aboard will grant all passengers the chance of a big haul.
Ishgardian Restoration Update (Patch 5.21) – The next update in this content for Disciples of the Hand and Land will feature gatherer-specific content in the Diadem, high-level crafting challenges, a new ranking system and more.
New “Resistance Weapon” Equipment Enhancement Quest Series: “Save the Queen: Blades of Gunnhildr” (Patch 5.25) – This new quest series will feature regular updates from Patch 5.25 onward, allowing players to obtain powerful equipment as they learn more about the Hrothgar homeland, the Bozja Citadel.
In-Game Adjustments – Players can look forward to adjustments to PvE and PvP actions, the addition of Chronicles of a New Era and side story quests to New Game+, and several new Crafter and Gatherer updates.
New Mounts, Minions, Hairstyle, Emote, Crafting Recipes, and more.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Announcement Set for PAX East

2020/02/18

Jerry Paxton

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

DUBLIN – Feb. 18, 2020 – Larian Studios is excited to announce that the eagerly anticipated gameplay reveal of Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming next week to PAX East! On February 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT, Larian Creative Director Swen Vincke will be live on stage with a very special guest to reveal more about the game’s story and mechanics. The show will offer seating for 1,000 people, and those in attendance can take part in a live Q&A with the developers, but don’t worry if you can’t make it in person – the action will also be streamed on YouTube.

Larian will also be bringing the excitement to fans at PAX East all weekend with an all-new booth (#14309) dedicated to Baldur’s Gate 3, where the team will be serving up live gameplay presentations starting after the big reveal.

Baldur’s Gate 3 was announced at E3 last year, and since then Larian has grown to nearly 350 people. The studio continues working on new technology to create a truly next-generation RPG, spanning over 100 hours of content with all the depth you’d expect, and many surprises along the way that even fans of the critically acclaimed Divinity Original Sin 2 won’t expect.

You are burdened with a great power devouring you from within.
How far down the path of darkness will you let it take you?
The fate of Faerûn is on your party’s shoulders.
Will you carry it to salvation, or descend with it to hell?

Tune in on Thursday, February 27, at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT to discover what Larian has been up to and what direction the studio is heading.

Stranger Things 4 Teaser Trailer

2020/02/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

February 14, 2020 – “We’re excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway — and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper! Although it’s not all good news for our “American”; he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other. Meanwhile, back in the states, a new horror is beginning to surface, something long buried, something that connects everything….

Season 4 is shaping up to be the biggest and most frightening season yet, and we cannot wait for everyone to see more. In the meantime — pray for the American.”

From Russia with love,

The Duffer Brothers

E3 2020 Registration Opens Feb 15th

2020/02/12

Jerry Paxton

E3, Geek News, News

Washington, DC – FEBRUARY 12, 2020 – The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) today announced that registration for E3 2020: EVERYONE PLAYS will open February 15 at 11:00 AM EST, exclusively at www.E3Expo.com. The show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 9-11, with an industry day on June 9, followed by two days open to all badge holders.

E3, the world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products, has been reimagined to include new stage experiences, experiential zones, and live events to showcase new titles and innovations in video games and to celebrate video game culture.

E3 2020 will feature special guest gamers, celebrities, and digital programming on the show floor while connecting with global audiences through extended livestreaming. A highlight will be the debut of an all-new floor experience that will be streamed to bring exclusive conversations with leading industry innovators and creators to attendees and fans worldwide.

“We are working to make E3 2020 a more interactive and immersive experience with a show floor that will amplify our exhibitors, their innovations, and announcements,” said Stanley Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of the ESA. “The E3 experience is an industry showcase like no other. It connects media, brands, innovators, and super fans with one another.”

Several leading video game companies have already committed to participating in E3 2020, including Xbox, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Bethesda Softworks, SEGA, Capcom, Square Enix, Take-Two Interactive Software, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., and Warner Bros. Games, among others.

Registration Information

Online Registration
- Available online exclusively at E3Expo.com, starting February 15 at 11:00 AM EST
Show Hours
- Industry Badge Holders: Tuesday, June 9: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- All Badge Holders: Wednesday, June 10: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- All Badge Holders: Thursday, June 11: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Badge Levels:
- Qualified Industry Attendees including Exhibitors, VIP Buyers, Industry Pro, and Media (Complimentary; June 9-11)
- Premium Badge including exclusive benefits ($995; June 9-11)

Gamer Badge ($165; June 10-11)

Liberated 9 Minute Gameplay Trailer

2020/02/11

Jerry Paxton

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

February 11, 2020 – Liberated, one of the most exciting Polish video games of the first half of the year, is a groundbreaking, award winning, new vision of the future of digital comics. Panel by panel, you’ll switch between action, stealth, puzzles, and an engaging comic book story with compelling player-led choices. Liberated is coming first to Nintendo Switch in 2020, shortly followed by PC on GOG and Steam.

Liberated is set in a near-future, tech-noir society slipping into the throes of authoritarianism. Powered by corporations and enabled by new technology, join the fight against state-driven misinformation. As government surveillance and weaponised personal data have painted the world in shades of grey, knowing where to draw the line between revolution and terrorism has never been more paramount.

Publisher Walkabout Games have released nine minutes of brand new direct feed gameplay of the game. In this footage, you’ll see the main character Barry Edwards being taken to the headquarters of the mysterious insurgent group “Liberated” after being intercepted by one of its members. The video shows off the seamless transitions between storytelling and gameplay, as told through Barry’s first infiltration mission, including some precision shooting and an exciting driving segment.

Wizard World Cleveland Presents Animation Celebration

2020/02/11

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

CLEVELAND, February 11, 2020 – Pour out a bowl of your favorite cereal and fire up your favorite Saturday morning cartoons, because it will be a true “Animation Celebration” when Wizard World Cleveland debuts its “Animation Celebration,” featuring creators and voice actors from some of the most iconic animated films and TV shows in history, March 6-8 at Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The weekend will feature appearances by the superstars as well as hands-on drawing and voice acting workshops, screenings and cereal breakfast with the animators and more.

Attendees can meet superstar artists like Jeff Pidgeon (“Tiny Toon Adventures,” “Taz-Mania”), Bill Morrison (“Futurama,” “The Little Mermaid”), Kurt Lehner (“Space Jam,” “Gargoyles”), Greg Peters (“Pinky and the Brain,” “The Lion King”), Phil Ortiz (“The Simpsons,” “Tiny Toon Adventures”), Jonathan Hallett (“The Aquabots Super Show!”), Joe Wos (“Charlie the Tuna”), Tom Cook (“He-Man,” “Superfriends”) and more. The animators, storyboard artists and other creators in the field of animation have worked on hundreds of animated films and TV shows.

Voice acting talent on hand includes Wallace Shawn (“Toy Story”), Phil LaMarr (“Futurama,” “Samurai Jack”), Aaron Roberts (“My Hero Academia”), Kyle Phillips (“My Hero Academia,” “Fire Force”) and the “Overwatch” video game foursome of Anjali Bhimani, Benz Antoine, Carolina Ravassa and Chloe Hollings. Author Marty Gitlin, the co-author (along with Wos) of An Animation Celebration: The Top 100 Animated TV Characters will also be prominent.

The Animation Celebration supplements the world class Artist Alley at Wizard World Cleveland, with artists and writers from across the globe and close to home in Ohio. Jim Steranko (“Nick Fury Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Captain America”), Barbara Kaalberg (“Barbie,” “Wonder Woman”), Mike Watson (Freestyle Komics), Tone Rodriguez (“The Simpsons,” “Dexter”), Dan Gorman (“Mississippi Zombie,” Marvel, DC trading cards) and dozens of others will display their amazing work, and many will demonstrate their talents on the Creative State and are available for commissions.

The Animation Celebration and Artist Alley supplement an event teeming with star power. Stars of the hit series “Outlander” (Caitriona Balfe, Richard Rankin, Colin McFarlane, Duncan Lacroix) and “Teen Wolf” (Tyler Hoechlin, Khylin Rhambo, Ian Bowen, Dylan Sprayberry), classic film The Princess Bride standouts (Wallace and Cary Elwes), Emily Swallow (“The Mandalorian”) and Chandler Riggs (“The Walking Dead”) are among the headliners also scheduled to appear.

The sixth annual Wizard World Cleveland will feature an outstanding array of programming, live entertainment, cosplay contests, gaming, dedicated Kids Zone and more. Kato Kaelin serves as entertainment host on the main show stage.

Wizard World events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more. The third event scheduled on the 2020 Wizard World calendar, Cleveland show hours are Friday, March 6, 4-9 p.m.; Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult.

Wizard World Cleveland is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character – and some never before dreamed – will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.

THQ Nordic Opens Bratislava Studio

2020/02/10

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Vienna, AUSTRIA, Bratislava, SLOVAKIA, February 6th, 2020 – THQ Nordic today announced the incorporation of its new studio Nine Rocks Games in Bratislava, Slovakia. The team will be working on a game in the shooter/survival genre. More information on the project itself will be released in due time.

DayZ (2018), Soldier of Fortune 3 (2007), Conan (2004), Chaser (2003) are some of the projects the team has been working on before joining the THQ Nordic network of development studios.

“We are very much looking forward to setting up shop in our office, gradually optimizing our teamsize, and getting to work on our project”, comments David Durcak, CEO of Nine Rocks Games. “With THQ Nordic as a partner, our roster of talent found perfect conditions to collaborate on our first joint project.”

“We welcome the newest addition to the THQ Nordic network of studios: Nine Rocks Games,” said Klemens Kreuzer CEO of THQ Nordic. “I personally think it is always a great sign in business, when everything just seems to fall into place. The right people at the right time having the right mindset and a meaningful conversation… We are very happy to welcome the Slovak team onboard and are excited about our first project with Nine Rocks Games.”

Corruption 2029 Reveal Trailer

2020/02/07

Jerry Paxton

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

Malmö, Sweden, February 7th, 2020 – Swedish game developer The Bearded Ladies, creators of 2018’s award-winning Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, has announced CORRUPTION 2029, a new tactical strategy IP set in a dystopian universe. The title will launch for Windows PC via the Epic Games Store in less than two weeks on February 17th, 2020 and is available now for pre-order.

A first look at CORRUPTION 2029’s stealth gameplay may be found below:

Taking place in the not-so-distant future, CORRUPTION 2029 will have players command a squad of heavily augmented soldiers on a deadly mission to infiltrate an inhuman regime and discover the cause of an ominous corruption that turned America into an war-torn wasteland.

“We shall never tolerate a totalitarian regime; this great country was founded upon those very values.” – Senator Amanda Carello | June 8th, 2029

CORRUPTION 2029’s core mechanics will center around tactical, cover-based combat and stealth, though an array of distinct weapons and skills will offer multiple gameplay options to experiment with. Strategy is indispensable, as players must determine whether or not violence is necessary before engaging the enemy. Exploring environments in secret and scoping out vantage points may dramatically improve one’s chances of demolishing the country’s tyrannical rule and uncovering the truth behind America’s demise.

CORRUPTION 2029 releases on February 17th, 2020 for Windows PC via the Epic Games Store for $19.95.

For more information, please visit the Epic Game Store.

Knights and Bikes Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer

2020/02/06

Jerry Paxton

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)