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The Casting of Frank Stone Official Launch Trailer

Today, Behaviour Interactive and Supermassive Games are thrilled to announce that The Casting of Frank Stone, a cinematic horror experience from the world of Dead by Daylight, is now available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. View the official launch trailer here.

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself. Step into the shoes of four young filmmakers to decide their fate, develop their relationships, and guide their shoot of Murder Mill, a soon-to-be cult classic with an insidious influence.

Each decision shapes the way the story unfolds, with choices determining whether a character lives or dies. Navigate eerie environments, solve puzzles, and complete Quick Time Events as the mystery of Frank Stone unravels in nightmarish fashion.

“We always want players to experience gut-wrenching choices that really make an impact, and Frank Stone has some of our best yet,” says Steve Goss, Creative Director at Supermassive Games. “Knowing that a character’s life hangs in the balance can really elevate the stakes. It helped to operate in the world of Dead by Daylight, which has established such a horrifying and compelling universe to explore.”

Beyond the narrative experience, The Casting of Frank Stone offers several gameplay-enhancing features:

  • The Cutting Room Floor: Players will gain the unprecedented ability to shape the final cut of their story, revisiting key decision points, easily tracking down missing collectibles, and reliving the most memorable moments. Unlock it instantly by purchasing the Deluxe Edition, or by completing the game for the first time.
  • Twitch Integration: Streamers looking to experience The Casting of Frank Stone can add extra interactivity for their audience to enjoy. While the game progresses, viewers will be able to vote to determine the outcome of a choice – provided the streamer doesn’t use one of their limited “vetoes.”
  • 8MM Camera: Peer through the frame and face unspeakable horror. As the story unfolds, players will find themselves pursued by an invisible eldritch terror. When the camera starts to crackle, that’s the signal for players to lift the viewfinder and discover what’s lurking unseen.
  • Plunderer’s Instinct: Plunderer’s Instinct, which shares a name with a Dead by Daylight Survivor Perk, highlights the aura of any Trinket Chest you might have missed. With the simple press of a button, the aura of all nearby Trinket Chests will be revealed.
  • Couch Co-Op: The Casting of Frank Stone can be experienced as a group, as up to 5 people can play the game together offline. Pass the controller back and forth as the character perspective changes throughout the game and discover which member of your crew is most likely to survive a horror movie.

“It’s been incredible seeing the world of Dead by Daylight in this new light,” says Stephen Mulrooney, Chief Product Officer at Behaviour Interactive. “We know players have been wanting a single-player experience, and Supermassive has done a phenomenal job expanding on our universe with a truly haunting horror story. We can’t wait to see how fans react to all the Easter Eggs and connections. “

The Casting of Frank Stone is available in two versions:

  • The Casting of Frank Stone: Standard Edition is available for $39.99 USD in digital format for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Purchase includes additional rewards in Dead by Daylight*: A Murder Mill T-Shirt for all original Survivors, a Murder Mill Badge and Banner, and 2 million Bloodpoints.
  • The Casting of Frank Stone: Deluxe Edition is available for $49.99 USD in digital format for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Purchase includes an instant unlock of the Cutting Room Floor feature and 8 Exclusive Costumes. The Deluxe Edition also offers additional rewards in Dead by Daylight*: A Frank Stone Mask for The Trapper, a Frank Stone Badge and Banner, 3 Rellik Charms, a Murder Mill T-Shirt for all original Survivors, a Murder Mill Badge and Banner, and 2 million Bloodpoints.

*A Behaviour Account with linked entitlements to both The Casting of Frank Stone and Dead by Daylight is required to claim rewards.

Panzer Corps 2: War Stories – Fall of Poland Out Now

Players can now relive one of the most pivotal battles of World War II like never before as Panzer Corps 2: War Stories – Fall of Poland is now out on Steam. Taking place from the perspective of Polish forces, the story-driven DLC immerses players in the Invasion of Poland in 1939, which marked the start of a global conflict that would reshape history.

Fall of Poland marks the debut of a new key characters system, which will see players track the fate of unique individuals across the campaign. Key characters are a key part of the game and players will unlock specific extras such as weapon prototypes by saving them or completing the objective attached to them. Fortunately, it’s not game over and you can still progress with the story if you are unable to save them.

Fall of Poland also features 14 new scenarios that were pivotal to the Invasion of Poland, including the Battle of Westerplatte, Battle of Mława, and Escape from Warsaw. The DLC additionally sees the arrival of 21 new units for Poland and Germany. These range from modifications of existing vehicles such as the Panzer IID and TKS 20mm to unique Polish equipment of Uhlan Cavalry and even some ultra rare prototype aircraft.

New gameplay features contained within the DLC are:

  • All new support for displaying images during mid-scenario messages
  • A new ‘Key Character’ system
  • Additional support for the Polish faction, including General’s Portraits, Hero Portraits, and Unit Award Medals
  • 21 new units for Poland and Germany

The Fall of Poland DLC is the first installment in Panzer Corp 2’s all-new War Stories chapter. Expansions included within the chapter focus more on storytelling with them aiming to tell specific stories through varied and engaging scenarios. It follows after the launch of the turn-based strategy title’s Frontlines chapter in March this year. The Bulge DLC kicked off the chapter, which centers on short, but intense, scenarios that showcase some of World War II’s most pivotal battles in greater detail

Offroad Mechanic Simulator Now Available on Xbox

Polish developer and publisher Image Power is thrilled to announce that Offroad Mechanic Simulator , after a triumphant debut on PC and Playstation, is launching on Xbox X/S on September 4th. Experience the thrill of repairing, customizing, and testing offroad vehicles in the most challenging terrains.

Prepare for an offroad adventure!

In Offroad Mechanic Simulator you are employed to modify offroad vehicles and prepare them for the toughest challenges they could face!

Accept contracts that go well beyond standard repair jobs. Equip the client’s cars with the best parts that far exceed their original capabilities and make sure they’re ready to travel the most difficult terrains possible. Get ready to install a higher suspension or add a snorkel when a client needs it. Choose the parts that will do the job without going over your budget.

Rise to the challenge of servicing offroad vehicles in a single-player campaign! Enjoy your progression as you steadily learn how to service increasingly expensive cars. Purchase additional parts and tools needed to transform a car into an offroad monster.

About Offroad Mechanic Simulator

In Offroad Mechanic Simulator players step into the role of an offroad vehicle mechanic. Repair, tune, and test drive various offroad vehicles in rugged environments. Following its significant success on PC, this engaging simulation game is now available for Xbox Gamers to enjoy.

Star Trucker Official Launch Trailer

Swedish publisher Raw Fury and developer Monster & Monster today launched their interstellar trucking simulator, Star Trucker, globally for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Star Trucker is also available today on Xbox Game Pass for console and PC, and in celebration of launch, players can enjoy a soundtrack and customization pack DLC available on PC via Steam.

Star Trucker puts an intergalactic twist on the trucking simulation genre by bringing authentic and grounded trucking gameplay to an out-of-this-world setting. Star Trucker invites players to take to the ultimate open road and search for fame and fortune among the stars.

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In Star Trucker, players tame the most open road of them all – space – in a true Americana inspired retro sci-fi fashion. Players will be able to explore expansive worlds, overcome the challenges and opportunities with zero-g truck physics, skill up their mastery over hauling different types of goods and upgrade their truck to complete their jobs faster and more efficiently.

Key Features in Star Trucker include: 

  • Cruise the hyper highways, taking on a variety of jobs such as fuel-hungry long hauls and hazardous drop-offs to earn cash and unlock new content.
  • Use the galactic map to plan your journey and warp jumps, while keeping an eye on your fuel reserves and power levels.
  • Utilize the fully voiced, interactive CB radio to get the latest gossip from fellow truckers, request docking permissions or send out an SOS, and swing by auto shops to upgrade and improve your truck systems to gain access to new areas.
  • Kick back, crank up the cab hi-fi and cruise to a range of starburst blues, galactic rock and asteroid-influenced Americana, spotlighting unique tracks by acclaimed musicians like Tom Bromley from Los Campesinos!, composer Randall Breneman and more.

STARMINER – Mining Trailer

Today Paradox Arc and CoolAndGoodGames unveiled a new trailer for their upcoming game Starminer. In Starminer, players design and build an interstellar mining fleet to harvest valuable minerals from deep space and sell them for profit. However, unchecked greed can attract dangerous attention. Players must deploy warships and defense platforms to protect their fleet and push the boundaries of space. The new trailer introduces mining and exploiting space.

About Paradox Arc

Paradox ARC incubates and publishes deep, replayable games from studios with great ideas, including the titles Across the Obelisk, Mechabellum and Starminer.

Our mission is to cultivate long-term relationships with talented teams from around the world, build an exciting portfolio for players to enjoy over many years, and find future video game franchises for Paradox Interactive.

Paradox Arc is an initiative that is wholly owned and financed by Paradox Interactive.

For more information, please visit:
www.paradoxinteractive.com/our-games/paradox-arc

Sumerian Six Launch Trailer

The twisted, brilliant minds at Artificer and Devolver Digital have done it again. Sumerian Six, a character-based real-time stealth tactics adventure, has dropped behind enemy lines and exploded onto Steam today for $29.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1429850/Sumerian_Six/

Sumerian Six transports you back to an alternate version of World War II, where you command The Enigma Squad – an elite team of six scientists-turned-commandos, each with unique skills and abilities, tasked with defeating Nazi general Hanz Kammler and recovering the mysterious material known as Geiststoff.

A gripping storyline sets the stage for a thrilling adventure inspired by historical locations, filled with challenging missions and sharp, tactical stealth gameplay over 10 chapters.

Sneak your way around Nazi strongholds and dispatch the ever-present watchmen in a variety of ways before taking on the more serious threats that lie in wait. Combine your team’s dynamic powers in creative displays of tactical tenacity, from the carcinogenic concoctions of brilliant chemist Rosa Reznick, to the mutated might of ‘The Werebear’ Wojtek Galica.

Put your strategic abilities and dexterity to the ultimate test against heavily armed, mutated, and supernaturally charged forces. The more you overcome, the more powerful your Squad becomes, striking fear into the black hearts of the Third Reich. Only you can stop Kammler from unleashing the full potential of Geiststoff – a mystical substance with the power to win the war.

As you delve deeper into the Nazi plot, you’ll encounter occult-scientific weapons and ancient Sumerian artifacts linked to Kammler’s machinations. A grim future awaits you should the Nazis be victorious, so do your best to prevent that dark timeline from coming true in this real-time tactical stealth adventure.

Sumerian Six is available now for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG for $29.99.

Dagger Directive – Announcement Trailer

MicroProse is proud to announce its latest publishing venture: Dagger Directive. This tactical first-person shooter (FPS) promises to deliver a gripping, player-driven experience that combines modern mechanics with a nostalgic visual style.

In Dagger Directive, players will take on the role of a member of Task Force Dagger, an elite international special forces unit tasked with saving the world from a variety of threats. The game offers three distinct campaigns, each set in diverse global environments—from battling eco-terrorists in the icy waters of the Bering Sea to halting international crime in the South Pacific and combating extreme nationalism in the heart of Eastern Europe.

Key Features of Dagger Directive Include:

  • Mission Freedom: Players can choose their equipment, decide the time of day for their mission, and move at their own pace. Whether you want to go loud or stay quiet, the choice is yours.
  • Global Campaigns: Fight across three different campaigns, each with its own unique setting and challenges.
  • Extensive Armory: Customize your loadout with a wide variety of weapons, attachments, and equipment, tailored to your preferred style of combat.
  • Realistic Simulation: Every shot, every grenade, and every action is governed by realistic physics, including mass, distance, velocity, and gravity. Plan your moves with precision, as every decision matters.
  • Dynamic Environments: Use the environment to your advantage, from hiding in shadows to navigating through tall grass. The time of day and weather conditions can drastically alter the gameplay experience.

Star Wars Outlaws Out Now

Today, Ubisoft, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced that Star Wars Outlaws, the first open-world Star Wars™ game, is now available on Xbox Series X|S consoles, PlayStation®5, Amazon Luna and PC through the Ubisoft Store and Epic Games Store.

With development led by Massive Entertainment*, Star Wars Outlaws will invite players to experience the Star Wars galaxy like never before through an original story set between Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ and Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. As the Galactic Empire relentlessly pursues the final defeat of the Rebel Alliance, the criminal underworld thrives. Fans will play as cunning scoundrel, Kay Vess (Humberly González), and her loyal companion Nix, (Dee Bradley Baker, Star Wars: The Bad Batch™), as they attempt one of the greatest heists the Outer Rim has ever seen. Seeking the means to start a new life, players will join Kay and Nix as they fight, steal, and outwit their way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates and join the galaxy’s most wanted.

In Star Wars Outlaws, Kay Vess and her companion Nix search for an opportunity of a lifetime. During this era, the Empire’s rule is distracted by the rebellion that won’t quit, leading to a golden age for the underworld. As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh. After Sliro places a bounty on Kay’s head, Kay and Nix are offered their one shot at freedom – pull off one of the greatest heists of all time. Kay and Nix will need to navigate the underworld across the galaxy, building their reputation with legendary criminal organizations including the Pyke Syndicate, the Hutt Cartel, the Ashiga Clan and Crimson Dawn as they grow from street thieves to skilled outlaws.

Kay and Nix can turn any situation to their advantage: use stealth and gadgets to gain the upper hand, use Nix to distract and draw away enemies, or engage in blaster combat in tense situations throughout their journey. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will search for and join forces with a cast of outlaws, including battle-hardened droid ND-5 (Jay Rincon). While stealing valuable goods, infiltrating secret locations, and outwitting enemies, they will need to carefully consider how their choices affect their status with each syndicate, as each move will influence Kay’s ever-changing reputation.

To gain the right resources and crew for the ultimate heist, Kay and Nix will travel across the galaxy and experience distinct new and iconic locations: Canto Bight, Kijimi, Tatooine, Akiva, and the windswept savannah of Toshara. Along the way, Kay will explore bustling cities and cantinas, race across sprawling outdoor landscapes on her speeder, and pilot her ship, the Trailblazer, through the wilds of space. When things go awry, the Trailblazer will also help them chase, evade and attack to gain the upper hand in thrilling dogfights with the Empire and other foes.

Star Wars Outlaws is available through the Ubisoft Store and at a retail suggested price of $69.99 for the base game, as well as for Ubisoft+ subscribers.

  • Standard Edition
    • Base game
  • Gold Edition
    • Base game
    • Season Pass
  • Ultimate Edition:
    • Base game
    • Season Pass
    • Sabacc Shark Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, her blaster, Nix, Kay’s Speeder and the Trailblazer
    • Rogue Infiltrator Bundle: includes cosmetics for Kay, Nix, Kay’s speeder and the Trailblazer
    • Digital art book: A selection of the game’s concept art and visuals, including unique cinematic storyboards
    • Two additional cosmetic bundles available upon the release of the second story pack
The Season Pass included with the Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition includes:
  • “Jabba’s Gambit” exclusive mission: All players will meet Jabba the Hutt in the main game, but those with Season Pass access will gain an additional quest from the notorious Hutt Cartel. Just as Kay is putting together a crew for her big heist, she receives a job from Jabba the Hutt himself – ND-5 owes the Hutts a debt from years ago, and Jabba has come to collect.
  • “Kessel Runner Character Pack” cosmetic pack: includes outfits for scoundrel Kay Vess and her companion, Nix.
  • Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: Wild Card** – Coming Fall 2024
    • Kay is hired to infiltrate a high-stakes Sabacc tournament, but as she crosses paths with the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, she soon learns that another game is being played.
    • When this first story pack is released, owners will also get the Hunter’s Legacy Bundle and the Cartel Ronin Bundle with additional outfits for Kay and Nix plus cosmetics for Kay’s speeder and her ship, the Trailblazer
  • Story pack Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune** – Coming Spring 2025
    • The Trailblazer’s reputation precedes Kay as she runs into veteran pirate Hondo Ohnaka, who is looking to settle old scores with a ruthless gang of pirates.
Disney+ subscribers can also link their accounts and unlock a free, exclusive in-game cosmetic that adds a luminous tail accessory to Kay’s companion, Nix. For more information about the Disney+ offer, please visit  https://promo.ubisoft.com/disneyplusperks/ 

Possible One: Lunar Industries Announcement Trailer

Possible One: Lunar Industries, the first realistic industrial space simulator based on modern technologies from developer Upstairs Games, plants the flag for an Early Access debut on PC via Steam in 2025. Play Possible One: Lunar Industries for the first time when it makes its public debut this week at PAX West 2024.

Take command of humanity’s flagship attempt to establish vital facilities away from the gravitational confines of its mother planet, leading the construction and staffing of a permanent lunar base. Lay the project’s foundations with drone vehicles and tools, scout the craters with rovers, and build up habitats, reactors, hydroponics, and other experimental facilities.

Manage a variety of crew members like engineers, doctors, mechanics, agriculturalists, and scientists, from their hiring to their arrival on the lunar surface. Balance the crew’s sober true-to-life issues like radiation exposure, the physical challenges of low-gravity living, and the morale impact of living countless thousands of miles away from home on Earth.

Harvest the untapped wealth of resources buried beneath the lunar dust with tools and techniques only made possible due to human potential. Strategically engage with every step of the process necessary to make humanity’s foothold to the stars a sustainable reality. The future lies just beneath the rubble of Shackleton Crater!

“From the 1970s to now, humans have been fascinated by the new frontiers of outer space, but we consume so much sci-fi media that we forget what we’re able to accomplish in the here and now,” said co-founder Asaf Baitner. “We wanted to bring realism into the challenges of the space colony management genre, to re-ignite the excitement people have for what’s theoretically possible now.”

Possible One: Lunar Industries takes to the stars on PC via Steam Early Access in 2025. To learn more about Possible One: Lunar Industries, check out the official website, follow Upstairs Games on X, and join the official Discord server.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Gameplay Walkthrough

Warner Bros. Games today debuted a gameplay walkthrough trailer for Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, giving fans an in-depth look at the game’s PvP (player versus player) Mode, customization, skill tree, Broom upgrades, Career Mode and more.

In PvP, each player controls one of their team’s Chasers as well as a role of their choice from Chaser, Keeper, Beater or Seeker.

In Career Mode, players begin their Quidditch careers at the Weasley Burrow in the Garden Cup, then take on the challenge of the Hogwarts House Quidditch Cup, where they’ll choose their Hogwarts house and face off against familiar characters such as Cedric Diggory and Draco Malfoy. From there, players will represent one of the three great wizarding schools, Beauxbatons Academy of Magic, Durmstrang Institute, or Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the renowned Triwizard Schools Quidditch Cup. Finally, players will take on the ultimate Quidditch challenge on the global stage competing in the Quidditch World Cup.

Players can tailor their playstyle by earning skill points to boost their stats and learn special moves. They can also upgrade their brooms to improve maximum speed, agility, and more. All game content is only earnable through in-game progression and cannot be purchased with real-world currency.