Welcome to the seventh episode of Frostpunk 2: City Unbound! Today’s episode is all about the dangers that you’ll face when expanding your city and exploring the frostland. ❄️
In Frostpunk 2 surveying the frostland is far from a walk in the park. The frostland is broken up into different territories with ranging difficulties to explore. Add in whiteouts and other weather anomalies and exploration becomes even more difficult, but it’s also crucial to satiate the needs of your people.
Frostpunk 2 is coming on September 20th on PC, and day one into PC Game Pass, with console launch following later.
Mass Effect the Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz and a range of highly detailed resin miniatures are now available to pre-order at Modiphius Entertainment. This is a cooperative, story-driven game for 1-4 players designed by Eric M. Lang and Calvin Wong Tze Loon 黃子倫.
The game will retail for £40 / $50 and will be available from publisher Asmodee through friendly local gaming stores in early October, and from the Modiphius webstore. The Mass Effect miniatures range will only be available for early release via the Modiphius pre-order until they release in retail on N7 Day (November 7, 2024).
Set during the events of Mass Effect 3, the Normandy crew has one more mission. On the remote world Hagalaz, a research cruiser from the terrorist organization Cerberus has crashed directly in the path of a deadly storm. With little time before the storm hits, Shepard must lead their squad through the cruiser to uncover its sinister secrets and keep them out of the hands of the enemy. However, the ship holds more dangers than just its former crew. Deep within the shattered cruiser stir creatures and enemies far worse than the Cerberus forces that guard them.
Watch the Mass Effect the Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz trailer here, featuring Mark Meer, the voice of Commander Shepard.
Mass Effect the Board Game – Priority: Hagalaz is a quick to play co-operative, story-driven game for 1-4 players. A branching, narrative campaign allows for multiple playthroughs with a different experience every time. There are up to 14 missions, with the main campaign missions having Paragon/Renegade options. Card-driven enemy actions and evolving stories respond to your actions – your early choices influence later missions. Gather Shepard’s squad from a selection of teammates from the Mass Effect trilogy: Liara, Tali, Wrex, and Garrus. Customize and upgrade your squad’s abilities, equipment, and powers as they gain experience. Enhance them further by unlocking unique powers with optional loyalty missions.
The board game features six highly detailed 32mm pre-assembled plastic miniatures of male and female Shepard, Liara, Tali, Wrex, and Garrus for players to use as their game pieces.
Modiphius is also launching the Mass Effect miniatures range starting with five sets of 32mm highly detailed, collectible resin miniatures. The miniatures are available early through the Modiphius webstore pre-order to ship in October and will then hit stores on N7 Day (November 7, 2024). The miniatures can be used to upgrade the board game and are scaled to fit. The range includes:
Heroes of the Normandy Alpha – Alternate poses of the Normandy crew: Female and Male Shepard (with alternate helmets), Tali (with removable stand-alone drone), Liara, Garrus, and Wrex
Priority Threats Beta – Three major threats representing some of the most dangerous opponents: Reaper Banshee, Reaper Scion, and an Indoctrinated Krogan Battlemaster
Cerberus Forces Alpha – Standard Cerberus troops: Cerberus Engineer x 2, Cerberus Assault Trooper x 2, and Cerberus Guardian x 2
Reaper Forces Alpha – Horrific Reaper forces made up of twisted versions of Citadel Council races. Husk x 2, Cannibal x 2 and Marauder x 2
Each set contains several 32m multi-part, unpainted, unassembled, highly detailed resin miniatures with plastic bases. More information can be found at http://masseffectminiatures.com.
Get ready to unleash your inner parkour master, Makea Games today launches Supermoves, the high-octane freerunning game on PC via Steam!
Supermoves throws players into a world of acrobatic possibilities, letting you grind rails, soar from trampolines, wall run, swing on zip-lines, and pull off gravity-defying flips across a massive playground of urban environments.
Master the art of parkour with intuitive first and third-person mechanics, allowing you to experience the thrill of freerunning from a variety of perspectives across multiple modes.
Key Features:
● Freerun Your Way: Become a parkour prodigy with a deep moveset that lets you chain together fluid runs, epic flips, and creative lines across expansive levels.
● Massive 40-Player Online Mayhem: Test your skills against dozens of players in pulse-pounding online matches featuring eight thrilling game modes. From bombastic battle royales to classic races and technical obstacle courses, there’s something for every type of parkour enthusiast.
● Eight Thrilling Game Modes: Experience the variety! Brave the shrinking safe zone in Rising Tide, race your rivals in Sprint and Circuit modes, or test your reflexes in the explosive Bomb Tag. Hunt for collectibles in Loot mode, showcase your parkour prowess in the fan-favorite Obstacle Course, or dominate the competition in epic Battle Royale and Tournament modes.
● Become the Freerunning Champion: Embark on a single-player Career Mode that will push your parkour skills to the limit. Progress from local gyms to breathtaking rooftops, conquering classic goal levels, races, and tournaments in a nostalgic journey that celebrates the art of freerunning.
● Build Your Parkour Dreams: Unleash your creativity with the intuitive Makea Editor. Craft your own parkour playgrounds, design heart-pounding races, or build chill hangout spots. Remix existing levels or create entirely new ones – the possibilities are limitless! Publish your creations for the entire Supermoves community to enjoy.
Supermoves is available on PC via Steam now for $14.99 / €14,79 / £12.79 for its standard edition.
Players can upgrade to the Supermoves Digital Deluxe Edition featuring additional cosmetics and the soundtrack, which is available as a $4.99 / 4,99€ / £4.29 purchase.
It’s not just a game, it’s a movement. Never stop running!
Dovetail Games is pulling back the curtain on Train Sim World 5 with their Dev Diary series on YouTube. Get ready to go behind the scenes and learn how the team developed the immersive train sim experience you know and love!
Here’s what you’ll discover in Episode 1:
Exclusive insights from the development team: Join Adam and his crew on their 2023 recording trip to Los Angeles – capturing the essence of real-world train operations!
Unveiling highly-requested features: Matt and Chris shed light on exciting new additions to Train Sim World 5, including the highly-anticipated Conductor Mode and a revamped Photo Mode for capturing stunning trainspotting moments.
A glimpse into the creative process: See how Dovetail Games brings trains, routes, and features to life in Train Sim World 5.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Watch the full Development Diary Episode 1 here:
Dovetail Games will release more dev diaries that will dive even deeper into the world of Train Sim World 5 in the weeks leading up to its September 21st release!
Creepy Jar, the Polish studio best known for its wildly successful survival simulator, Green Hell, is hard at work on its next title, StarRupture. Built in Unreal Engine 5, StarRupture is an ambitious cross between base building, exploration, combat, and resource management on an alien planet torn by a catastrophic cycle of destruction caused by its life-giving star. Today, Creepy Jar is elated to give players a first look sneak peek into some of StarRupture’s dynamic gameplay with a focus on the hectic first-person combat in solo footage—because at its heart, StarRupture has a huge emphasis on its 4-player co-op component—to a base under assault from just a few of the dangers they’ll be facing on this far away planet.
StarRupture has three main gameplay pillars—base-building, exploration, and combat—and this action-packed trailer, taken from an early build, gives players a look at the pulse-pounding combat they’ll face in their bid for survival. Set in the far future, humanity has gone to the stars in search for precious resources. And the planet orbiting our namesake star, Ruptura, while being a resource-rich open world is also rife with dangers.
In the teaser clip, we see our lone explorer face off against hordes of enemies charging a custom-built base. If that isn’t enough, our exploding star is mere minutes from releasing an apocalyptic fire wave on the planet’s surface. All of our fighter’s vitals are looking good, but Creepy Jar isn’t forgetting their roots in survival and eagle-eyed viewers will notice not only the health and armour stats for our player/character, but also the thirst, toxicity, and hunger levels, as well.
Utilizing collected resources to create ammunition to load turrets as one line of defense, the player is valiantly attempting to protect a base under a full-scale assault and there’s no time to waste. As enemies make their way to destroy the base’s wind farm and storage buildings, a split-second decision is made to protect smelters and crafting pods from a terrifying new enemy assault on the other side of the base. While automated drones are busy zipping around their elevated tracks to deliver resources from location to location, the enemy assault becomes all but overwhelming. Making matters worse, our soldier looks up to see Ruptura ready to unleash its fiery blaze. With no time left to lose, the race is on to get to safety… but will he make it in time?
Taking what was learned over the 5-year journey of Green Hell, Creepy Jar’s experience makes it the perfect developer to support StarRupture’s three gameplay pillars of base-building, exploration, and combat. StarRupture sets itself in the story of man versus nature taking place in an otherworldly and breathtaking sci-fi environment where elemental cataclysms of extreme temperatures loom as a constant danger. The player takes up the mantle of a convict exiled from the Earth to serve their sentence by mining and expanding industrial production alongside researching new technology on a seemingly hospitable new planet rife with mystery and danger. Tasked with surviving the deadly waves of elements—not to mention facing down against hostile enemy monsters in tense combat—each cycle spells destruction yet ushers in a new era of growth and rebuilding. Played from a first-person perspective—adventuring solo or as part of an up-to-4-player group in co-op mode—players will be able to explore, adapt, mine, gather resources, and build complex machinery to survive and prosper.
Though by definition it is a base-building simulator, StarRupture is much more. The game will invite players to push beyond, to stay resilient and sharp against every assault, building and forming prior to the cycling eviscerating conditions on an otherwise beautiful planet. For fans of builders, management, sci-fi action, and combat StarRupture will challenge all comers to utilize the technology at their fingertips and weather both the extremities and fierce enemies in order to survive and create a prosperous industrial complex.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announces the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. This wireless esports controller, officially licensed by Xbox, combines innovative performance features and cutting-edge technology to redefine competitive gaming on both Xbox and PC.
“The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro represents our commitment to providing the highest level of performance for esports athletes,” said Nick Bourne, Head of Console Gaming at Razer. “With insights from top competitive players, we have crafted a controller that meets the demands of professional gaming with exceptional precision and versatility.”
Crafted in collaboration with feedback and extensive play-testing from Eric “Snip3down” Wrona, 2-time X Games Medalist and 24-time Halo Champion, the Wolverine V3 Pro delivers performance that can transform competitive gaming.
FOR THE PRO
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is designed to give gamers a competitive edge with advanced customization, ultra-responsive inputs, and superior ergonomics. It features 4 mouse click back paddles, 2 claw grip bumpers, Razer Pro HyperTriggers, Hall Effect precision thumbsticks, and Razer HyperSpeed Wireless connectivity, all housed in a durable and comfortable design.
Demonstrating its commitment to innovation and the console gaming community, Razer has expanded its Team Razer roster to include Eric “Snip3down” Wrona as its first controller esports athlete. Renowned for being the only esports athlete to win X-Games medals in both Apex Legends and Halo, Snip3down joins a collective of top esports athletes and organizations supported by Razer. Team Razer embodies the brand’s dedication to the esports ecosystem and its support for those pushing the boundaries of competitive gaming.
Eric “Snip3down” Wrona stated, “The Wolverine V3 Pro’s intuitive design and customizable features provide a significant competitive edge. It’s the undeniable choice for anyone serious about winning.”
Unleash a Flurry of Commands with 4 Mouse Click Back Paddles & 2 Claw Grip Bumpers
Experience faster reactions and overpower rivals with an arsenal of customizable controls. Four strategically placed mouse-click back paddles seamlessly integrated within the ergonomic, rubberized grips – deliver lightning-fast actuation on par with Razer’s leading gaming mice.
The paddles are complemented by two tactically located claw grip bumpers which provide flexibility while enhancing control to cater to players using claw grip. These features offer gamers the ability to execute complex commands with ease, providing a strategic advantage in any competitive scenario.
Razer™ Pro HyperTriggers – Master Every Move with Hair-Trigger Precision
Seize every opportunity with the revolutionary Razer™ Pro HyperTriggers. These innovative triggers offer two distinct modes that gamers can set their controller to: instant mouse click actuation with zero travel time for unmatched speed, or ultra-precise analog control, allowing for full-range trigger motion. Integrated haptic feedback delivers realistic feedback, allowing gamers to feel the intensity of every shot.
Unrivaled Accuracy with Hall Effect Thumbsticks
Never miss a critical rotation with the all-new Hall Effect precision thumbsticks. These advanced analog sticks boast superior accuracy, and smoother movement compared to traditional models. Anti-friction rings and pro-grade materials ensure long-lasting durability, while customizable sensitivity and deadzone settings through the Razer Controller App allow for more precise, personalized control, making them ideal for any intense gaming sessions.
Lag-Free Performance for Esports Glory with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
Experience unwavering responsiveness that meets the demands of elite esports athletes. Delivering an ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connection via its USB Type A dongle, the Wolverine V3 Pro provides fast, reliable performance essential for competitive play on both Xbox and PC.
Razer Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons & 8-Way Floating D-Pad – Command Every Action with Tactile Precision
Dominate the battlefield with unparalleled speed and comfort. Razer Mecha-Tactile Action Buttons combine the rapid actuation of mechanical switches with the cushioned feel of a rubber membrane keypad, delivering a satisfying, responsive experience. The 8-way floating D-Pad offers exceptional control for precise directional inputs, essential for executing complex maneuvers, allowing gamers to maintain peak performance.
Refine the Arsenal with Pro-Level Customization for both Xbox and PC
Using the dedicated Razer Controller App available on Xbox and Windows, gamers can customize thumbstick sensitivity, remap buttons to match their playstyle, and create personalized profiles for different game genres and scenarios, ensuring they are always prepared for the next challenge.
Tournament-Ready Portability
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro comes with a custom-built carrying case that securely holds the controller, 2 replaceable thumbstick caps, the wireless dongle and a 10ft cable, providing tournament-ready protection and convenience for gamers on the go.
PC Tournament Mode – 1000Hz Polling Rate for Competitive Wired Play on PC
When playing wired on PC, gamers can activate a special Tournament Mode to enable a 1000Hz polling rate developed specifically for competitive play. This overclocking feature can be switched on using the companion app or via a controller shortcut, providing a razor-sharp edge in high stakes matches.
Introducing the Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition
In addition to the Wolverine V3 Pro, Razer also announces the wired Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition.
This wired esports controller offers the same high level of customization, precision, and control, optimized for competitive play on Xbox and PC. Officially licensed by Xbox, the Tournament Edition includes 4 mouse click back paddles, 2 claw grip bumpers, Razer Pro HyperTriggers, and Hall Effect precision thumbsticks plus the 1000hz PC Tournament Mode, ensuring gamers can perform at their best with a reliable, zero-latency wired connection.
Elgato, a subsidiary of CORSAIR (NASDAQ: CRSR), today announced its strategic collaboration with Adobe to integrate Photoshop with Stream Deck, enabling photographers, designers, and other digital professionals to fully immerse themselves in their craft with tactile precision and ease. To celebrate this feature-packed plugin’s launch, Elgato and Adobe are offering two months of free access to Creative Cloud with the purchase of any Stream Deck device. Available exclusively on elgato.com, the limited-time deal gives people the opportunity to explore Adobe’s full suite of industry-leading apps while experiencing the iconic, hands-on control Stream Deck brings to creative workflows.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Adobe to bring seamless Photoshop integration to Stream Deck users,” said Taylor Ward, Director of Ecosystem at Elgato. “This partnership underscores our commitment to enhancing creative workflows, allowing professionals to effortlessly execute tasks with speed and efficiency.”
Revolutionizing Creative Workflows
Stream Deck is lauded for its ability to streamline computer-based workflows with its easy setup, unlimited customization options, and vast offering of plugins and digital assets on Elgato Marketplace. Creative professionals have long leveraged its capabilities, forgoing traditional keyboard macros in favor of Stream Deck’s fully customizable interface, manually programming its LCD keys (plus touch screen and dials on Stream Deck +) to control Adobe Photoshop. Now, with this ready-made plugin, users of all skill levels can skip the setup and immediately start controlling Photoshop like professionals.
Become One With Photoshop
With one hand on your mouse and the other on Stream Deck, you can control your workflow intuitively. Tasks like switching tools, applying filters, and adjusting layers feel natural. Tweaking color channels with a twist of a dial, or instantly adjusting brush sizes with a key press, facilitates fast and fluid editing of the finest details. Icons and text labels also tell you what each key or dial does, so it’s easier to build the muscle memory needed to edit images reflexively.
Tap Into Creative Cloud
To mark the launch of the new plugin, Elgato and Adobe are bundling two months of free access to Adobe Creative Cloud with the purchase of any Stream Deck on elgato.com. This offer allows users to explore limitless creative possibilities with over 20 prestigious apps, all enhanced by Stream Deck’s tactile controls. Users can customize their workflows by assigning app shortcuts and icons to single keys for instant access to frequently used commands. The Smart Profiles feature then ensures that, as they move between different Adobe apps, Stream Deck dynamically updates its interface to display the most relevant tools and shortcuts, making creative processes smoother than ever. Redeeming the offer is easy—purchase any Stream Deck on elgato.com, receive a confirmation email with a special link, and click the link to enjoy free access.
The Stream Deck Advantage
Stream Deck stands out with its intuitive drag-and-drop setup, robust customization options, and space-saving form factor. Supported by an active community and up-to-date knowledge base, users enjoy a premium experience with proven build quality and extensive support. This partnership with Adobe further solidifies Stream Deck as the ultimate controller for creative professionals.
Live the exciting life of a medieval noble with a new event pack for Crusader Kings III on Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 consoles. In Friends & Foes, your character will have many new dramatic decisions to make as they navigate the treacherous waters of a royal court. Boost new friends, nurse old grudges and discover the beauty of love and romance.
Crusader Kings III: Friends & Foes includes events related to:
Friendship: Develop a legendary friendship, where someone always has your back, but expect that you will have to return a few favors.
Rivalries: Endure the nuisance of rivals at court, and a lifetime of enmity that may echo through generations.
Lovers: The course of true love never did run smoothly, but fortune favors the bold and the romantic.
Courtiers: Poorly treated courtiers may try to enhance their position or undermine yours.
And more
Crusader Kings III: Friends & Foes is now available for Xbox Series X|S and Playstation 5 consoles. Check your relevant local online store for pricing information.
Today, Outright Games, the leading publisher of family-friendly interactive entertainment, under license from Paramount Game Studios, have officially revealed first details of their upcoming video game, The Patrick Star Game, starring SpongeBob SquarePants’ best friend, Patrick Star. Developed by PHL Collective, and announced at todays August 2024 Nintendo Direct, this single-player, sandbox game is set in the iconic world of Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants and lets fans play as everyone’s favorite pink sea star, Patrick, in his first-ever starring adventure. The Patrick Star Game will release on 4th October 2024, and will be available to play on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Players can explore Bikini Bottom as their own playground in this sandbox adventure game, utilizing almost any object they find to alter the world with physics-defying hilarity. Take on missions set by all of Patrick’s friends, including SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Sandy Cheeks and Plankton, and explore iconic locations around Bikini Bottom, like Glove World, The Dump and Demolition Derby. From a Krabby Patty construction quest, to playing on the see-saw and causing chaos in Mrs. Puff’s rage room, players will have endless possibilities for adventure!
Complete new tasks and collect jars of mayonnaise, in classic Patrick fashion, to unlock new outfits while looking out for Easter Eggs from the TV series. Additionally, The Patrick Star Game comes complete with voiceovers of the original SpongeBob SquarePants cast, including Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick, Tom Kenny as SpongeBob, Rodger Bumpass as Squidward, Clancy Brown as Mr. Krabs and many more!
Stephanie Malham, Managing Director of Outright Games said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to work once again with Nickelodeon/Paramount Consumer Products. We are incredibly thankful to be expanding our on-going relationship in adapting iconic IP’s into family-friendly video games. It is an honor to work on an iconic and beloved franchise like ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’. With ‘The Patrick Star Game’, we have created an interactive playground for fans to create their own adventures in Bikini Bottom, while honoring the show’s zany humor and lovable characters.”
Doug Rosen, SVP, Games and Emerging Media at Paramount, said: “Just in time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’, we are delighted to collaborate with Outright Games to release a new game that for the first time, focusing on the real ‘star’…Patrick.”
Since its launch on July 17, 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has reigned as the most-watched animated series for 22 consecutive years, while generating a universe of beloved characters, pop culture catchphrases and memes, theatrical releases, consumer products, a Tony award-winning Broadway musical and a global fan base. SpongeBob SquarePants is one of the most widely distributed properties in Paramount Global history, seen in more than 180 markets, translated in 30+ languages, and averaging more than 90 million total viewers every quarter. SpongeBob SquarePants was created by Stephen Hillenburg and produced by Nickelodeon in Burbank, Calif.
The Patrick Star Game will be coming to PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on 4th October 2024.
Publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Buckshot Roulette) and developer Wrong Organ (How Fish is Made) invite you to join the damned crew of The Tulpar when the sci-fi psychological horror game Mouthwashing launches on Steam on Sept. 26, 2024. The news was revealed in an all-new trailer debuted during IGN’s Gamescom coverage.
When the Pony Express’s interplanetary freighter Tulpar goes off course, its five crew members find themselves stranded with a diminishing supply of resources. As they face the threat of starvation and endure crippling isolation, the crew must fight back paranoia and hallucinations as they come to realize the question is not whether they will survive, but when they will perish… and who will be responsible.
Key Features
Inescapable Isolation: Explore claustrophobic corridors as time closes in on you.
Immersive Storytelling: Every detail tells a story. A keen eye is key.
An Unfolding Narrative: Uncover the truth about your captain, your crew, and your cargo.
Descend into Madness: Question everything, trust nothing. Not even your own mind.
Mouthwashing is part of a spine-tingling lineup of indie horror games under the CR Channel publishing label, which CRITICAL REFLEX announced last year. The collection includes Mike Klubnika’s viral hit Buckshot Roulette, free found-footage horror game TELEFORUM, and three upcoming titles: horror-sim Regular Home Renovation Simulator, horror fishing adventure Drowned Lake, and surreal hand-painted adventure Flawless Abbey.
