Microids and Savage Level reveal a new video for Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, following the recently released video focusing on combat and crew management. This time, the spotlight is on two essential strategic mechanics: cards and dices. These tools enhance the player experience by combining tactical planning with controlled randomness. Additionally, they offer diverse possibilities both in combat and during exploration. Flint: Treasure of Oblivion will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on December 17, 2024.
In Flint: Treasure of Oblivion, cards allow you to rally your crew to increase their effectiveness, neutralize enemies with unique effects, or retry critical actions to turn the tide of battles. Dices, on the other hand, play a central role: they are crucial for performing attacks! They also allow you to improve your attacks, optimize your chances of success, and can be used during exploration phases to open chests or certain doors.
About Flint: Treasure of Oblivion :
Get ready to embark alongside Captain Flint, his first mate Billy Bones, and his crew of sea wolves in search of a legendary treasure promising freedom and fortune. With its original narrative using traditional comic book expression, Flint: Treasure of Oblivion invites players to immerse themselves in a historically documented pirate adventure sprinkled with fantasy elements.
Following the successful launch on Steam and Meta platforms, No Brakes Games and Curve Games are excited to announce that Human Fall Flat VR, is now available for PlayStation VR2 via the PlayStation Store. Bringing the much-loved Human Fall Flat physics-based puzzles into immersive virtual reality, the VR edition allows players to experience the quirky, playful chaos in an entirely new way.
Across 18 levels and with up to four players joining in the fun this is a whole new experience to grow the audience, which currently boasts over 50 million sales Worldwide.
The Human Fall Flat VR launch is a major milestone for No Brakes Games and Curve Games. “We are incredibly excited to bring this new VR edition to life,” said Nick Powell, Project Director at Curve Games. “We know how much Human Fall Flat means to the community, and we can’t wait to see the creative ways players engage with the VR experience.”
Human Fall Flat VR is available now on Steam, Meta and PlayStation VR at a fantastic price of £9.99 / $12.99 / €12.99!
IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the internationally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, announces today a new Elusive Target, featuring the likeness of Hollywood action legend, Jean-Claude VanDamme (JCVD). JCVD will feature as Max Valliant, once one of ICA’s most formidable operatives who was presumed dead before suddenly reappearing and taking over an ICA datastorage facility for an unknown motive. The Splitter will be available to playin the Free Starter Pack* for new players and as a regular Elusive Target for HITMAN World of Assassination players, from December 12th, 2024, to January 12th, 2025. The Splitter will be available globally on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch™ and PC.
“Max Valliant is quite the entertaining character, bringing a lot of action movievillain energy, he is ruthless, and of course, he can do the split!” shared Jean-Claude Van Damme. “The Splitter is a thrilling mission and like in anygood action flick, HITMAN players will have a few surprises, but I’ll let them find out by themselves.”
The Splitter
In this new role, Jean-ClaudeVan Damme stars as Max Valliant, a former ICA operative believed to have beeneliminated years ago after it was discovered he was dealing with other organizations. Somehow evading his assassination, he has now returned with avengeance. After resurfacing, Max Valliant has taken control of an ICA data storage facility and requested a meeting with the ICA board.
Taking place in Chongqing, Agent 47’s mission willbe threefold: escorting an ICA board member within the facility, uncovering MaxValliant’s sinister agenda, and most importantly, taking down Max Valliant. Aruthless and unforgiving assassin whose only weakness seems to be hisself-confidence; Max Valliant will not be like any other mission.
The Elusive Targetmission is available to play, for free, for newcomers to HITMAN in the FreeStarter Pack, with the possibility of replaying the mission as many times asthey wish, for the mission’s duration. HITMAN World of Assassination players can play the Elusive Target mission for free, but with only one chance at success.They can also gain permanent access to an Arcade mission featuring The Splitter through The Splitter Pack.
The Splitter Pack – Available in Stores (RRP:$4.99/€4.99/£3.99)
The Splitter Pack, a brand new DLC pack themed after the latest Elusive Target, will also be released on all platforms on the 12th of December. The Splitter Pack includes:
Permanent Access to the Replication – A two-level Arcade contractfeaturing The Splitter Elusive Target
The Splitter SMG
The Splitter Kukri Knife
The “Good Quar Vol. 3” VHS Tape
A set of six cosmetics for the Freelancer Safehouse inspired by the Elusive Target
Get ready to face a brand-new endgame activity with the launch of Fallout 76: Gleaming Depths. Now available for free for Fallout 76 players across all platforms, Gleaming Depths marks the highly anticipated Raids, where players will descend underground into a former Enclave laboratory where cutting-edge research on Ultracite once promised to reshape Appalachia. Now abandoned and overrun, teams of four will need sharp builds, smart strategies, and scores of teamwork to survive the journey below.
As part of this update, players will encounter new enemies including a new boss – the biggest yet, of any Fallout game – The Ultracite Terror, a mutated monster lurking in the depths. With relentless enemies and challenging encounters, there’s plenty to do as players fight to survive formidable foes, face deadly challenges, and unravel the mysteries of this terrible subterranean operation.
Great challenges bring great rewards as the Legendary System expands to 4-Stars, with new 4-Star Legendary weapons, armor, and mods earned from the Gleaming Depths raid. But that’s not all – Gleaming Depths also debuts Player Titles and C.A.M.P. Pets, so you can flaunt your raid success with your well-earned nickname and come home to a purrfect new friend.
Launching alongside Gleaming Depths is Season 19: The Scientific Forge. Players will explore the Enclave, a deep-state faction comprised by AI supercomputer M.O.D.U.S. driven to rebuild America through science, earning technologically trendy in-game rewards. More details on Season 19: The Scientific Forge can be found here.
Fallout 76: Gleaming Depths is now available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5 and 4. Fallout 76 is also available on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus Extra. All the details on Gleaming Depths can be found here.
In the “Sew Delightful” update, players will meet Sally from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! You’ll decipher hidden messages in cobwebs that have mysteriously appeared throughout the Valley and help Sally become the newest Valley resident. Once she arrives, help her and Jack Skellington rekindle their romance, embark on new friendship quests, and uncover more about Sally’s mysterious premonitions that might hint at a new threat in the Valley.
“Sew Delightful” also introduces the all-new Floating Islands, providing players with special outdoor spaces themed after existing biomes to decorate to their heart’s content and even invite their friends to experience. This initial release includes four Floating Islands, with more planned to be added in 2025. Plus, fans of decorating will be happy to know that decoration items can now be placed using a 16-point rotation system! Whether you’re decorating with furniture, buildings or landscaping items, you’ll now have even more control in how you decorate in the Valley, Eternity Isle (from Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Rift in Time Expansion Pass), the Storybook Vale (from Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Storybook Vale Expansion Pass), and in your Floating Islands.
If you love the chills and thrills of winter, don’t miss the new “Frost & Fairies” Star Path. Bring the whimsy of winter to the Valley by giving your friends gifts, clearing away Night Thorns, and completing duties as fae royalty. Unlock frigidly beautiful rewards, including a gleaming harp of ice and silk, a frozen throne, crystalline decor, unique fairy fashion, and much more!
Razer, a company renowned for pushing the boundaries of gaming technology, has once again delivered an innovation that redefines immersion. The Razer Freyja, a gaming cushion embedded with haptic technology, transcends the typical sensory experience of gaming, inviting players to not just see and hear their virtual worlds, but to feel them.
Born from “Project Esther,” a concept first unveiled at CES 2024, the Freyja is a testament to Razer’s commitment to bringing cutting-edge technology to the gaming masses. This isn’t just a vibration pack strapped to a chair; it’s a sophisticated device designed to elevate the gaming experience to new heights. At its core lies Razer’s Sensa HD Haptics technology, a system that translates in-game audio cues into a symphony of tactile sensations. Imagine the rumble of an earthquake shaking your very core as you navigate a crumbling cavern, or the subtle flutter of a bird’s wings as it takes flight in a vast, open world. The Freyja doesn’t just provide generic feedback; it delivers nuanced and detailed sensations that mirror the on-screen action.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the Freyja is its potential to revolutionize how we interact with games. Razer is actively collaborating with game developers to create bespoke haptic profiles for individual titles. This means that the Freyja can provide unique and tailored feedback for different games, enhancing the immersion and realism of each experience. Picture yourself feeling the distinct recoil of a shotgun blast in a first-person shooter, or the subtle vibrations of your car’s engine as you navigate a hairpin turn in a racing simulator. This level of detail and integration is what sets the Freyja apart from other haptic devices. It’s not just about feeling vibrations; it’s about feeling the nuances of the game world, adding a layer of depth and realism that was previously unimaginable. Of course, the Razer Freyja will work in games not optimized for Sensa HD haptics, but more based on audio frequency ranges – the effect is not nearly as immersive but still adds a visceral vibration to your games and music.
The Freyja’s physical design is as impressive as its internal technology. Six strategically positioned haptic motors work in concert to deliver multi-directional feedback. This means that you don’t just feel vibrations in a general sense; you perceive the direction and intensity of in-game events with remarkable precision. An explosion to your right will be felt distinctly on that side of the cushion, while the impact of footsteps will reverberate through your entire body, creating an uncanny sense of presence within the game world. This spatial awareness adds a tactical dimension to gameplay, allowing you to react more instinctively to threats and environmental cues.
Beyond its technological prowess, the Freyja is also a testament to Razer’s commitment to user experience. The adjustable strap ensures a secure and comfortable fit on a wide range of gaming chairs, while the quick-release connection system makes it easy to install and remove. This thoughtful design ensures that the Freyja seamlessly integrates into any gaming setup, whether you’re a hardcore enthusiast with a dedicated gaming throne or a casual player who enjoys a quick session on the couch.
But the Freyja’s versatility extends beyond gaming. Its Bluetooth connectivity allows you to pair it with Android devices via the Razer Nexus app, opening up a world of possibilities for movies, music, and other forms of entertainment. Imagine feeling the rhythm of your favorite songs pulsate through your body, or the impact of explosions in an action movie reverberating through your core. The Freyja transforms passive entertainment into an active experience, engaging your senses and drawing you deeper into the content.
While the Freyja represents a significant leap forward in gaming immersion, it’s important to acknowledge its limitations. The price point, at $299.99, is a considerable investment, especially for an accessory. Additionally, while the Freyja is designed for universal compatibility, its thickness might affect the ergonomics of some chairs, particularly those with fixed armrests. Some users might also find the intensity of the haptic feedback overwhelming at times, requiring adjustments within the Razer Nexus app to find the optimal balance.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the Razer Freyja is undeniably a groundbreaking product that redefines the boundaries of gaming immersion. Its combination of advanced haptic technology, integrated content, and user-friendly design makes it a compelling option for gamers seeking a more engaging and realistic experience. It’s a glimpse into the future of gaming, where our senses are fully engaged, and the lines between the virtual and real become increasingly blurred.
Overall Score: 4 out of 5
Pros:
Immersive Haptic Feedback: Provides a new level of immersion by translating in-game audio into tactile sensations.
Integrated Haptic Content: Collaborations with game studios ensure tailored haptic feedback for specific games, enhancing realism and engagement.
DON’T NOD has just released an evocative new trailer for Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, developed by DON’T NOD Montréal. The two-part game promises a deeply immersive journey, with Part One (“Bloom”) launching on February 18, 2025, followed by Part Two (“Rage”) on March 18, 2025.
This latest trailer sheds a new light on events and characters of the game and introduces darker themes like adversity and conflict. It invites players and fans to piece together fragmented memories and offers the closest look yet at the supernatural mysteries that the Abyss presents. What is the Abyss and how will it change the lives of Swann and friends?
A physical PS5 version available for preorder
In partnership with Maximum Entertainment, a physical PlayStation 5 edition will be available in summer 2025. Players can preorder it now from participating retailers HERE.
Discover music from Milk & Bone
The track featured in the Abyss trailer is composed by Montréal duo Milk & Bone, who play a major role in the soundtrack of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.
Additionally, check out their brand-new single, “FORGONE,” one of the licensed songs that will be part of the game’s soundtrack, among others. “FORGONE” will be released on December 6 on all popular music platforms.
“We’re so thrilled to be able to announce our collaboration with DON’T NOD for the original soundtrack of Lost Records. Scoring a narrative video game like this has always been a dream of ours, and we could not have ever hoped for a better partnership. As gamers and big fans of previous DON’T NOD games, it was such an honor to be able to infuse the game with our identity and to tap into our melancholic signature sound!”
Lost Records: Bloom & Rageis a narrative-driven adventure set over two timelines, following four high school girls who form lasting friendships over the summer, only to face a mysterious event that will change them forever. It releases on February 18 (“Bloom”) and March 18 (“Rage”) on PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
To be among the first to get news on Bloom & Rage, follow the Lost Records social media accounts on X, Instagram and TikTok. You can also visit our website and follow DON’T NOD on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Expansive Worlds, a creative division within Avalanche Studios Group, has released three new premium DLC packs for the immersive open-world hunting game theHunter: Call of the Wild today on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. The “Salzwiesen Park,” “German Shorthaired Pointer,” and “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” DLCs are available for purchase individually, but players can grab all three new packs together at a discount with the “Winter Hunting Bundle,” available only until Jan. 31, 2025, for $15.99 (save 11%).
A free update is also available today, introducing two new “Great Ones” (the Pheasant and Red Fox) and a new dog skill customization feature that allows dog owners to combine the skills of two companions into one. The update also adds “Hunter Challenges”–daily and weekly goals that players can complete to earn in-game currency–and brings back photo challenges!
Salzwiesen Park
Discover a Compact Hunting Experience: Journey to Schleswig-Holstein, near the border of northern Germany and Denmark. Experience the natural beauty of possibly one of the best waterfowl hunting spots in the world, offering a more contained biome packed with the same animal density and species diversity as larger reserves.
Hunt New Small Game & “Great Ones”: Explore a vibrant salt marsh habitat teeming with 15 different species, including two new birds – the plump Gadwall and distinctive Ferruginous Duck – plus two new “Great Ones.”
Hone Your Shooting Skills: Visit the new Clay Shooting Range and put your accuracy to the test while competing against friends.
Unlock the GOPI 10G GRAND Shotgun: A versatile new weapon perfect for targeting small game and waterfowl, as well as clay shooting!
A New Hunting Companion: Unlock your very own German Shorthaired Pointer, the third dog breed to be introduced to the game! On your command, this new companion will point you in the direction of your desired prey, helping track down animals faster.
Train Your Expert Hunting Dog: With today’s free update, dog owners can customize their own unique hunting companion by enhancing one dog with the skills of two! For example, combine the skills of a Pointer and Retriever to train your dog to flush out birds and retrieve them after you’ve taken your shot. (Players must own a given dog breed to use its specific abilities.)
Unlock Three New Rifles: Gear up with three new bolt-action rifles – the Vallgarda .375, Johansson .450, and Fors Elite .300. Each is tailored with different traits and compatible with a variety of scopes to engage targets with impressive accuracy.
Designed by the Community: Every rifle in the “Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack” was chosen by the players, making this the first-ever DLC made in direct partnership with theHunter: Call of the Wild’s amazing community!
theHunter: Call of the Wild is available for 90% off on Steam as part of the Avalanche Studios Group publisher sale (“Avalanche Fest”). Players can also enjoy discounts on a wide selection of DLCs, including reserves, bundles, and weapon packs. Check out the sale here.
theHunter: Call of the Wild is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store and Microsoft Store. For more information, visit the game’s website, and join the community on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Discord.
What’s better than getting into crippling debt at a dodgy blackjack table? Snazzy cardbacks! Everyone’s favourite questionable card game is back in fashion with today’s brand-new update. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers will be treating loyal locals to new cardbacks, event artwork, tarot cards designed by Yogscast’s own Boba, as well as a host of balance changes and bug fixes.
Adventuring through a seedy, twisted town of Blackjack addicts, players will be challenged with curating the perfect deck as they go, and will ultimately face off against whoever’s behind the corrupted casino. Or, simply enjoy the chance to gamble with no risk to wallets or loved ones – now with prettier cards!
Available from today (November 27, 2024), players can update their game and gawk in awe at the new pixel-style art, card designs, and overall graphic improvements. So long as they ignore the sticky tables, moth-eaten cards and questionable stains, players will be in for a visual delight.
Since its release in August, the beloved roguelike deckbuilder has been a huge hit for publisher Yogscast Games and developer Purple Moss Collectors. Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers offers players the opportunity to play Blackjack like never before. Unless, of course, they regularly play with tarot cards, business cards and report cards shuffled into the deck.
Those who have yet to descend into degeneracy can do so on Steam at a discounted price during the Winter Sale and get 30% off! Happy gambling!
Dive into festive fun, embark on an all-new seasonal quest and discover a winter wonderland glistening with holiday cheer as the Christmas Village returns to RuneScape today!
Ringing in the holidays in a new limited-time event, enjoy new seasonal activities, a brand-new area, and special festive rewards, including the arrival of the in-game Advent Calendar kickstarting the countdown to Christmas, with new rewards available each day – and an extra special giant gift available on December 25th.
Get into the swing of the season by exploring Diango’s Workshop and aiding an old friend. Santa has enlisted Diango to help spread the Christmas cheer, but first, he’ll need help setting up his workshop. Take part in the brand-new quest ‘A Christmas Reunion’ to help Diango build his workshop, find pixie helpers, craft uniforms, and of course – stock up the breakroom with lots of festive treats. Help Diango to unlock the title of Diango’s Little Helper, two Treasure Hunter keys, and access to Diango’s Workshop Skilling Activities.
Celebrate the festivities with a wintery world full of seasonal activities. Use your Cooking skill to make hot chocolates, paint toys with your Crafting skill, and chop down some festive fir trees with Woodcutting.
After a day in the snow, head to the warmth of Santa’s Lodge for a chance to earn the ultimate reward: the coveted Black Partyhat. Deliver letters to earn entries on the nice list and grab additional exclusive clothing rewards perfect for getting cosy this winter.
RuneScape Christmas Village Features:
Diango’s Workshop: Get into the seasonal spirit and help Diango construct his winter workshop in time for Santa’s arrival in the newest RuneScape Quest. Gather pixie helpers, craft uniforms, and spread the Christmas cheer throughout Gielinor.
New Seasonal Activities: Enjoy Christmas-themed activities with the introduction of Hot Chocolate Making, Toy Crafting, and Fir Woodcutting that uses players’ Crafting, Cooking, and Woodcutting skills.
The Black Partyhat Returns: Share the holiday spirit by delivering letters to Santa in a mission to climb up the Nice List and have a shot at earning the coveted Black Partyhat along with other weekly rewards.
The Return of the Christmas Spirit Shop: Spend your well-earned Christmas currency in the Christmas Spirit Shop to pick up seasonal gifts and holiday rewards. Deck the halls with winter hats and scarves, and pick up the new festive Holly Guard and Snowglobe Lantern to celebrate Christmas in style.
Gifts Galore: Countdown to Christmas with new rewards available each day in the daily Advent Calendar, and log onto RuneScape on the big day itself for extra special thank you gift available on December 25th.
