Author - Jerry Paxton

Running Universal Virtual Race Announced Featuring Trolls

2020/06/15

Universal City, CA, June 15, 2020 – Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to bring the excitement and colorful exuberance of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls to their front door by participating in the all-new 5K, 10K or Kids’ 1K “Running Universal” Virtual Race.

Registration is now open at www.RunningUniversal.com with multiple standard and VIP packages available. Registration is limited and the Virtual Race can be completed at any time.

All participants will receive a collectible finisher medal featuring their favorite Trolls World Tour characters, complete with touchable hair. Runners who complete the virtual 5K can choose between colorful Poppy or Branch medals, while those who complete the virtual 10K will receive a sparkly medal featuring the energetic Guy Diamond. Guests can also choose to purchase the Trolls Party Package which includes all three medals. Kids who run the 1K will receive their own exclusive Trolls medallion.

Guests can choose between several different running packages to commemorate their own hair-raising Trolls tribute to the popular “Running Universal” series. The Standard 5K or 10K package will include one collectible medal, a themed drawstring backpack, a collectible Trolls pin and a downloadable bib and certificate. The VIP 5K or 10K package will include the Standard package items plus a Running Universal reusable water bottle. Young racers participating in the Kids’ 1K will receive an exclusive medallion, a themed drawstring backpack and a collectible Trolls pin along with a downloadable bib and certificate. The ultimate Trolls fan can select the Trolls Party Package, which includes all three medals along with the Standard Package items and reusable water bottle.

Runners can enhance their at-home experience by listening to the “Running Universal” playlist on Spotify as they train and complete the race. To further engage with fans nationwide, participants can share their experience on their social media channels using the hashtag #RunningUniversal and use brand-new Virtual Race stickers on GIPHY.

“Running Universal,” featuring DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls continues Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular “Running Universal” series, which launched last year with the popular “Minion Race” and was followed by the “Jurassic World Race.”

For more information about “Running Universal” events, visit www.RunningUniversal.com.

Star Wars: Squadrons Announced for October 2

2020/06/15

Jerry Paxton

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

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Calling all pilots! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), Motive Studios and Lucasfilm today announced Star Wars™: Squadrons , an immersive, first-person space dogfighting experience set in the beloved Star Wars™ galaxy. Star Wars: Squadrons will feature thrilling 5v5 multiplayer dogfights, monumental fleet battles, and an original story set during the final days of the Galactic Empire and the rise of the New Republic after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. The game will launch October 2, 2020 on PlayStation®4, Xbox® One, PC via Origin™, Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will be playable via Virtual Reality (VR) on PlayStation® 4 and PC with cross-play support. Tune into EA Play Live on June 18 at 4:00pm PT for the gameplay reveal of Star Wars: Squadrons.

“We created this game for every Star Wars fan who has ever dreamt about soaring across the galaxy in their favorite starfighter,” said Ian Frazier, Creative Director, Motive Studios. “Through the collaboration of the teams at Motive and Lucasfilm, we’ve been able to create a high-fidelity starfighter experience with an authentic storyline that invites Star Wars fans to explore never-before-seen corners of the galaxy in their own ship. We’re excited to show all this in action this week at EA Play Live.”

In Star Wars: Squadrons, players will enlist as starfighter pilots, stepping into the cockpits of iconic starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets. They’ll plan skirmishes with their squadron in the briefing room before taking off for space battles across the galaxy. Players will engage in strategic 5v5 multiplayer space battles with the goal of demolishing the opposing flagship in Fleet Battles and will feel the rush of first-person multiplayer combat as they work with their squadron to defeat as many opponents as possible in Dogfights. Pilots will triumph as a team, adjusting the composition of their squadrons to suit their playstyles as they progress, crushing their opponents and completing objectives across known and never-before-seen locations, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan.

Star Wars: Squadrons will offer rich cosmetic and gameplay customization options with rewards and bonuses that are earned solely through gameplay. As players move up the ranks, they’ll earn components such as weapons, hulls, engines and shields to customize the performance of their starfighters; and gain cosmetic items to customize their cockpit, ship exteriors, and appearance of their pilot. In addition, players will be able to squad up with their friends and play against others, regardless of platform, as cross-play will be supported on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and VR.

Star Wars: Squadrons will also feature a single-player story that brings to life events following the Battle of Endor when the Rebel Alliance has successfully destroyed the Death Star II. Through the story, players will learn what it means to be a pilot as they battle from the alternating perspectives of two customizable pilots, one serving in the New Republic’s heroic Vanguard Squadron, while the other fights for the Galactic Empire’s fearsome Titan Squadron. The authentic story features a diverse cast of original characters, as well as some cameos from familiar faces in the Star Wars galaxy.

Star Wars: Squadrons is available now for pre-order* and lands on retail and digital storefronts on October 2 for $39.99. EA Access** and Origin™ Access Basic** subscribers can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time at launch, along with 10% off the purchase of the full game. Origin Access Premier** subscribers will get full access to Star Wars: Squadrons on PC along with all the benefits of Basic as long as they subscribe. For more details, visit https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons.

Follow the EA Star Wars channels on Twitter and Facebook, or visit https://www.ea.com/games/starwars to stay updated on the latest news.

New World Announcement Trailer

2020/06/15

Jerry Paxton

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

Seattle – June 13, 2020 – During today’s PC Gaming Show, Amazon Games announced the closed beta for its upcoming massively multiplayer online (MMO) PC game, New World, will begin on July 23, 2020. Information surrounding the closed beta date was revealed alongside a new gameplay trailer highlighting the game’s rich player-versus-player combat experience. Players who pre-order New World will secure automatic access to the closed beta when it begins, plus in-game rewards. New World will launch globally for PC on August 25, 2020.

New World is an Open World MMO that pits players against the haunted wilderness of Aeternum, a mysterious island during the twilight of the Age of Exploration. Success in New World ultimately depends on a player’s ability to conquer not only rival players, but Aeternum itself as it unleashes undead legions, hell-bent on purging them from its shores.

Massive battles set New World apart, with fortress sieges against other players and supernatural invasions that feature up to 100 players on the battlefield at once. Combat in New World is visceral and skill-based, giving players direct control over their movements and attacks. Aeternum is rife with danger and conflict, but rich in opportunity for soldiers, explorers, artisans and empire-builders. Players can band together to form powerful Companies operating out of fortified strongholds, or play alone and acquire and customize their own homes as they contribute to the growth of the larger community around them. New World provides near-limitless play, with classless character progression, social systems, and rich crafting mechanics.

New World is being developed at Amazon Games’ development studio in Orange County, California, by a team comprised of industry veterans with experience building some of the world’s most beloved multiplayer games, including Destiny, World of Warcraft, and Everquest.

The new combat gameplay trailer can be found here. To pre-order New World visit https://www.newworld.com/en-us/game-editions. For more information on New World, please visit https://newworld.com, and follow the game on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms Reveal Gameplay Trailer

2020/06/15

Jerry Paxton

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

Krakow, Poland – June 13, 2020. All in! Games and Gamera Interactive are thrilled to share new footage of Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms as a part of the PC Gaming Show. The exclusive trailer reveals new locations to explore and enemies to battle.

Created with the narrative support of RPG veteran Chris Avellone, Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms offers fast-paced action with a deep narrative, bringing ARPG dynamics to a new level with skill-based gameplay inspired by both genre classics and modern contemporaries.

Watch the trailer and discover the world of Alaloth!

Alaloth | Official PC Gaming Show Trailer

This new trailer expands upon what was recently shown in the recently released Gameplay Commentary Video. In it, we see an in-depth look at character, weaponry, and skills development. Watch the video to learn more about Alaloth – Champions of the Four Kingdoms:

Alaloth | Gameplay Video

Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms is planned for release on Steam and Xbox One in 2020.

The Bunker Experience Escape Room Unveils Reopening Date

2020/06/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

June 15, 2020 – RE-OPENING OUR DOORS ON JUNE 19th! We’d like to thank you for being patient and staying safe during the COVID-19 quarantine. It’s time to venture outside safely and enjoy some fun adventures. We are opening our doors finally to our underground Bunker. Come and play a game of post-apocalypse, and sharpen your survival skills.

For YOUR SAFETY AND OURS we are implementing the following safety protocols:

All games are private, your group will not meet other groups during your game
Players and employees are required to wear face masks at all times, no exceptions
Hand sanitizers will be provided and are required before and after the game
Before each game all surfaces and props are cleaned with disinfectant
Online waivers will be emailed prior to your game

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 – Collectors Edition Trailer

2020/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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

Stockholm & Munich – June 13th, 2020 – Koch Media and Paradox Interactive today announced a limited Collector’s Edition for the upcoming Action RPG Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. This unique edition is now available via the Paradox Store for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $169.99 USD / 169.99 €.

Pre-Order is available here: https://merch.paradoxplaza.com/bloodlines2-ce#emotion–1

Strictly limited to 3000 pieces, the Collector’s Edition contains a 7” vinyl featuring some of the iconic music players can expect when roaming the streets of Seattle at night. Additionally, a 28 cm tall detailed figurine of Elif – one of the main story characters players will encounter in their personal digital afterlife – a precise map of the game world and streets of Seattle, and a beautiful Steelbook make for an amazing package for true fans.

To allow fans an even deeper dive into the world behind Bloodlines 2 the Collector’s Edition will also feature the 5th edition of the Vampire: The Masquerade rule book as a digital bonus.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Collector’s Edition Content:

Main Game
Detailed Map of Seattle
7” Vinyl featuring in-game soundtrack
28 cm Elif Figurine
Steelbook
Bloodlines 5th edition core book (Digital)
DLCs
- First blood pre-order pack
- Unsanctioned Blood pack
- Season of the Wolf pass

The Collector’s Edition will be available with and without the main game and DLC content to allow fans who pre-ordered any digital version access to the physical collectibles without needing to buy the game twice. The non-game collector’s edition comes at a suggested retail price of $109.99 USD / 109,99 €.

Paradox Interactive also revealed that Damsel, the fan favorite Brujah from the original Bloodlines, will return in Bloodlines 2. Damsel’s original voice actress, Courtenay Taylor, is reprising her role as the iconic character.

Frostpunk the Board Game Announced

2020/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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

Warsaw, Poland – June 13th, 2020 — Frostpunk, the bestselling survival city-builder game, is officially going unplugged! Frostpunk: The Board Game will provide tough moral choices, challenging and strategic gameplay, emotion-driven narrative, and snow. Lots of snow. The core features of this popular 11 bit studios title will be transported to your table next year!

Frostpunk: The Board Game is coming to fruition thanks to the combined efforts of 11 bit studios and Glass Cannon Unplugged, a new tabletop game studio formed by a group of industry veterans, including Jakub Wiśniewski, creator of the highly acclaimed This War of Mine: The Board Game and Michał Ozon, former COO of board game publisher Phalanx, both accompanied by an independent author Adam Kwapiński, a world-class board game designer who has worked on titles such as Nemesis and Lords of Hellas.

Frostpunk, a BAFTA-nominee that originally launched in 2018, tells a story of a frozen Earth in an alternative XIX century. In Frostpunk: The Board Game, up to four players will take on the role of leaders of a small colony of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world that was hit by a severe ice age. Their duty is to effectively manage both its infrastructure and citizens. The core gameplay will be brutal, challenging, and complex, but easy to learn. The Glass Cannon Unplugged team understands how important emotions and moods are in Frostpunk’s gameplay, and their goal is to integrate this core mechanic into this version of the game. The citizens won’t just be speechless pieces on the board. Society members will issue demands and react accordingly to the current mood, so every decision and action bears consequences.

The players will decide the fate of their people. Will you treat them like another resource? Are you going to be an inspiring builder, a fearless explorer, or a bright scientist? Is your rule going to be a sting of tyranny or an era of law and equality?

Follow social media for more details about Frostpunk: The Board Game and get ready for the start of the game’s campaign on Kickstarter this fall!

Find out more at:

Frostpunk: Board Game official site

Baldur’s Gate 3 Due Out in Early Access This August

2020/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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

DUBLIN — June 13, 2020 — Larian Studios has announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 is expected to launch into early access this August… maybe. While Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to take shape, today’s new trailer demonstrates the mood and tone of the game, which has pushed Larian’s lauded RPG talent into an entirely new level of depth and ambition.

Announced in June 2019 during the final E3 conference, Baldur’s Gate 3 is a sequel to CRPG legends Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II, bringing the series into the modern era with AAA production values, including fully cinematic dialogue, cooperative multiplayer, and authentic gameplay based on 5th edition Dungeons & Dragons.

Larian also released a new community update video today hinting at changes that have come to the game since its first showing at PAX East 2020 earlier this year. Fans can find out even more about the game during D&D Live 2020: Roll w/ Advantage, hosted on June 18 at www.DungeonsandDragons.com.

COVID-19 has impacted the Larian team as it has many people around the world, but the shift to work-from-home has gratefully been a successful one, allowing Larian to continue building toward an early access period of (maybe!) August. Larian will have more information about the specific content of early access in the future, but the team is committed to working directly with community feedback to evolve the game during its early access campaign.

For more information on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out https://baldursgate3.game.

Remnant: From the Ashes – Subject 2923 Announcement Trailer

2020/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 13, 2020 – Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of live service games, and Gunfire Games announced Subject 2923, the final DLC for Remnant: From the Ashes, is coming to PC, Xbox One and PlayStation®4 on August 20. In addition, Remnant: From the Ashes – Complete Edition, which includes the Remnant: From the Ashes base game, the first premium DLC Swamps of Corsus and the upcoming premium DLC Subject 2923, will launch on August 20 on PC and consoles. Subject 2923 will introduce a brand new campaign mode “Subject 2923”, that concludes Remnant: From the Ashes’ thrilling post-apocalyptic story. The final DLC will also be packed with two unique zones, all-new quests, bosses, weapons, trinkets, armor sets and more.

Survivors will continue the fight for humankind and put an end to the dreaded Root, the evil force plaguing Earth, in Remnant: From the Ashes – Subject 2923. In a brand new campaign mode, players will discover the origins of the Dreamer Program and its connection to the Root. Following the downfall of the Dreamer, the streets have grown quieter, and more humans are braving the city. Hope has been rekindled, but Earth is not rid of the Root just yet. As players seek out the location of the remaining Root, they will meet unexpected allies, traverse unfamiliar zones and dimensions and overcome new threats to put an end to this evil force, once and for all. This thrilling new adventure will span across the rugged wilderness of Earth and beyond, where players will experience new quests to complete, new gear to acquire, along with new enemies and bosses to conquer.

Below is a detailed list of features for Subject 2923:

New Campaign Mode: Subject 2923: Players will discover the origins of ‘The Dreamers’ and how they connect to the dreaded Root in this brand-new campaign – continuing the story of Remnant: From the Ashes with an expedition to Ward Prime, and several new locations.
New Zones, Bosses, and Quests: From rural lands and an abandoned military base on ruined Earth, to the frosty and unforgiving heights of the mountainous world Reisum, players will take on intense new challenges as they continue their fight for survival.
Superior Firepower: Players will outfit their character in order to survive these dangerous new experiences, choosing from a host of new weapons and modifications, new armor sets and skins, and new trinkets.
Survival, Adventure, and Hardcore Mode Updates: New threats emerge in Survival Mode and Adventure Mode, as monsters, dungeons, and bosses from Reisum are added to the rotation – while Survival Mode and Hardcore Mode receive a suite of new rewards.

Remnant: From the Ashes is a third-person survival action shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by monstrous creatures. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you set out alone or alongside up to two other players to face down hordes of deadly enemies and epic bosses, and try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and then retake what was lost.

Remnant: From the Ashes is available digitally for $39.99 on PC (Steam), Xbox One and PlayStation®4. The physical version is also available now at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, among other retailers for PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for $39.99.

Learn more about the game and the new Subject 2923 DLC at http://www.RemnantGame.com or follow game’s Twitter (@Remnant_Game) and Facebook for the latest updates!

Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 4 Coming this August

2020/06/13

Jerry Paxton

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

Tokyo, June 13, 2020 – SEGA has announced that their massively popular online action RPG, Phantasy Star Online 2, will receive its first big content update, Episode 4, in August. The saga continues on PC and Xbox One. Watch as the interstellar battle between good and evil enters a familiar new dimension in the new trailer:

“The game’s first major content update, Episode 4, is coming this summer and we’re super excited to continue growing along with our player community,” said Fred White, PSO2 TEAM North America’s Head of Marketing. “Episode 4 takes place several years after the end of Episodes 1-3, which are included in the base game of Phantasy Star Online 2. This is the first of more content updates to come in the future.”

Players wake from a long sleep to find that there has been an internal invasion of fake ARKS members, a mysterious enemy called “The Phantom” appears, and a new planet has been discovered in another dimension – Earth. And that’s just the beginning of the adventures. ARKS will be able to unlock a new level cap and travel to new locations like Tokyo and Las Vegas in the pursuit of solving the mystery of the mysterious black shadow and purge the planet of the most powerful enemies encountered yet, including the mysterious organization called Mother Cluster. The popular free-to-play game is currently available on Xbox One and PC from Microsoft, and will be launching on more PC platforms soon.

Phantasy Star Online 2 players are invited to join together online to explore numerous worlds with friends and experience PSO2’s unparalleled action combat and character customization. Choosing from four unique races and nine classes, players can join forces with up to eleven other operatives at a time to experience unforgettable battles and boss fights.

The North American version of Phantasy Star Online 2 includes fully localized text and character voices in English, spanning three years of content. In addition to the immersive original PSO2 story, the NA version also features the most-up-to-date balancing and quality-of-life improvements from the Japanese service. Players can choose from four races and nine classes while tackling various missions. They can also take a break from questing by playing one of the many Casino mini-games, chilling in the Alliance Quarters, competing in the new ARKS League or attending all-new live stage events. And they will be able to do all of this with friends on both PC and Xbox One thanks to cross-platform play.

More fun and surprises are in store for ARKS in 2020 — details can be found at pso2.com. For additional up-to-the-minute details and updates, players can follow @play_PSO2 on Twitter, @PSO2Official on Facebook and @play_pso2 on Instagram.