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Haunted House Renovator: Prologue Announcement Trailer

2024/08/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Image Power is delighted to announce that the Haunted House Renovator Prologue will be avalible in Q4! This will be a great opportunity to check what the game has to offer.

The full version of Haunted House Renovator has been funded in 180% on Kickstarter!

In the Prologue, players will be able to check out all the features available in the full version of the game, such as; improved UI, 2D cutscenes, secret passageways, a sneak peek at the upgrade system, an enhanced magic circle system, game saves, as well as many more new and interesting mechanics! Players should prepare to meet new creatures and spirits, and learn more about the mysterious Ancestor first met in the demo!

The feedback that developers received after the Steam Next Fest was extremely helpful and all improvements are based on it.

Players will have the opportunity to try Haunted House Renovator: Prologue without additional fees and without a time limit. The presented version will have many mechanics from the full version (without the selection of orders) and the location itself will be larger than the one presented in the demo. Additionally, furniture created especially for this level will be available, as every map has one.

Haunted House Renovator: Prologue – Steam link

D&D Inspires Legions of Fans at Gen Con 2024

2024/08/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos

More than 64 million D&D fans love THE WORLD’S GREATEST ROLEPLAYING GAME and a huge number of them were in Indianapolis this past weekend. At Gen Con 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana, more than 3,000 lucky DUNGEONS & DRAGONS fans got their hands on early copies of the 2024 Player’s Handbook before it releases widely on Sept 17th. More than 10,000 fans played D&D at Gen Con, including the amazing cast of the immersive live D&D game which featured Neil Newbon (Astarion) and Samantha Béart (Karlach), reprising their roles from the smash hit Baldur’s Gate 3, alongside Brennan Lee Mulligan, Anjali Bhimani, and Aabria Iyengar as DM.

“It was so cool being in the audience when Aabria revealed Brennan and Anjali were both playing secret dragons in the D&D Live game,” said Jess Lanzillo, VP of D&D Franchise and Product at Wizards of the Coast. “Gen Con 2024 was such a celebration of the five decades of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS and a testament to the countless imaginations that have been inspired by this special community.”

The climactic encounter in the adventure titled “An Astarion and Karlach Adventure: Love is a Legendary Action” played out in Project Sigil, an upcoming immersive 3D sandbox that empowers fans to build their own D&D experience using Unreal Engine 5. Anyone can sign up for the Project Sigil closed beta at DnDBeyond.com/project-sigil. All you need is a free D&D Beyond account!

Everyone is talking about the D&D Live game from Gen Con 2024! Head to youtube.com/@DNDWizards to check it out today at this link: https://youtu.be/Cn7XLBykzEU. The YouTube Premiere of “An Astarion and Karlach Adventure: Love is a Legendary Action” will be live at 3pm PT!

Atlas Fallen Reign of Sand – Launch Trailer

2024/08/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Get ready to rediscover Atlas Fallen with Reign of Sand, a massive, free overhaul update that refines your experience in this action-packed RPG where you control the power of the sand. Packed with new content and features, Reign of Sand is the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen and promises to elevate your solo or co-op adventure with a wealth of improvements, perfect for both returning players and newcomers alike. Available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Focus Entertainment and Deck13 are pleased to present what’s waiting for you with the all-new launch trailer for Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand.

Rise Again with a Reign of Fresh New Content

What’s new in Reign of Sand? Here are the most significant additions and improvements introduced by this free update:

  • New Area: Source – Explore mysterious portals leading to the Source, a twisted divine realm filled with new challenges where you’ll unleash powerful new Wraith abilities.
  • New Enemies – Encounter formidable new Wraiths like the bulky Transmuter and the agile Morpher.
  • New Game+ – Restart with all your progression, gear, and abilities, and discover new enemies, mechanics, and progression systems.
  • New Difficulty Mode: “Nyaal’s Nightmare” – Exclusive to New Game+, this new difficulty mode offers the ultimate challenge!
  • New Essence Stones – Customize your playstyle with 25 new perks and abilities.
  • New Open World Challenges – Engage in dynamic Corruption Breaches for intense combat and special rewards.
  • Reworked Introduction & Voice Acting – Enjoy a smoother, more engaging experience with a revamped intro and new voice actors, including Ben Starr (Final Fantasy XVI, Warframe) as the male playable character.

This update also includes new armors, customization options, improved VFX, UI, sounds, and many other fixes and enhancements. While you can carry over progress from your old character, starting a new playthrough is highly recommended for the optimal experience. Returning players can download the update for free on PC and consoles, while newcomers will have it included with the base game.

Frostpunk 2 City Unbound Ep. 4 – The Perils of Human Nature

2024/08/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

This week’s episode of Frostpunk 2: CIty Unbound is out now and it focuses on the ominous-sounding Perils of Human Nature. ❄️

In Frostpunk 2, keeping an eye on your city’s ideological landscape is crucial for success. As the communities and factions gain influence you will have to build a council hall that serves as a place for their delegates to collide. As a steward, you can propose laws and put them up for the delegates to vote on and Frostpunk 2 is a constant dance between conflicting interests.

You must be mindful of factions taking too much power and influence. A power imbalance often leads to discontent among others and may even escalate into a violent civil war. To avoid such unpleasantries, you must think through every law and negotiate patiently, especially as the rising tension ball makes your job as a steward more difficult.

Creatures of Ava Launch Trailer

2024/08/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Publisher, 11 bit studios, and Spanish developers, Inverge Studios and Chibig, invite players to embark on a breathtaking mission in Creatures of Ava. Taking on the life-and-death task of cleansing an all-consuming infection—The Withering—ravaging the planet of Ava is the top priority, but is what’s in the planet’s best interest also aligned with your own best interests? Find out when Creatures of Ava, coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass, launches on Aug. 7th.

Set against a canvas of wholesome and colourful visuals, Creatures of Ava hides a deep narrative—co-written by Rhianna Pratchett—that explores dueling themes of acting with empathy while learning when you may need to let something go. Players take on the role of Vic, a young explorer who finds herself crash-landed on a distant planet alongside her companion, Tabitha. During Vic’s adventure, players will embrace exploration that focuses on taming and saving the many creatures threatened by The Withering while also ensuring the protection of the natural world. The world of Ava is wide open to wandering, helping a myriad of creatures, taking on side quests, and appreciating the beauty of Ava.

Players will journey through four distinct biomes tackling environmental puzzles, unlocking new areas, and capturing the fading beauty of Ava via research photography. By upgrading Vic’s gear and skills, it’s possible to enhance her ability to aid Ava and its inhabitants, while magical flute melodies, learned from the grumpy local inhabitants known as the Naam, let her tame the many living species wandering its terrain.

THQ Nordic Showcase 2024

2024/08/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

The stage lights have dimmed, and the 2024 THQ Nordic Digital Showcase has officially taken its final bow! We’ve had a blast unveiling a treasure trove of game updates, reveals, and surprises. Missed the live show? No worries! You can catch all the action on demand across our official channels:

 

Dead Age 2 Console Release Dates Announced

2024/08/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Developer Silent Dreams and publisher Headup today are announcing the upcoming release of Dead Age 2 for consoles. Headup will publish the tactical zombie survival game for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on August 8, 2024.

Dead Age 2 is a unique combination of survival, management, rogue-like elements, fast turn-based combat, classic role-playing gameplay, and a story in which your decisions directly affect plot progression!

It’s ten years after the zombie apocalypse, and your group has made camp in Freedom City, rumored to be the birthplace of a cure for the zombie plague. However, it’s not just the ravenous undead who are the monsters here, as multiple factions vie for power and resources, attempting to squash all who oppose them. Will you lead your community to safety and security or fall to the dark machinations of other groups?

Features of Dead Age 2  include:

  • New Story: You won’t need to know what happened in the first game to appreciate this new narrative!
  • Improved combat system: A world of tactical combat opportunities opens up to you as you have more than 24 skills to bring to the battlefield
  • Faction Reputation System: Increase your standing with the three major factions to reap rewards and improve trade
  • Extensive Base Management Features: Assign tasks to survivors, craft items, and expand your camp’s capabilities
  • Open World Survival: Free exploration of the world map with 80 detailed locations to search for valuable resources
  • Decisions with Consequences: Your choices directly affect the story and the path you follow, leading you to one of the six potential endings
  • Rogue-like Elements: Random 3D events with permadeath! If you die, you may purchase upgrades unlocked in previous runs for your next playthrough.
  • Multiple Levels of Challenge: Choose from three difficulty options to customize your survival experience

The Second Edition Of The ALIEN RPG Announced

2024/08/02
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Free League’s Kickstarter this Fall will debut a new wave of 2e releases, including new core rules, starter set, cinematic scenario set, and miniatures line. For five glorious years, Free League Publishing and 20th Century Studios have explored the ultimate reaches of the ALIEN universe. In celebration of the critically acclaimed ALIEN RPG’s 5th anniversary in 2024, Free League proudly announced their plans to unleash a Second Edition of the multiple award-winning game rules across an expansive new line of rulebooks, starter sets, cinematics, and accessories. The stress fest begins with bug hunts aplenty through an epic Kickstarter launching this Fall.

Free League has revealed their core line-up for the upcoming Kickstarter, with more details coming soon:

  • Based upon feedback from thousands of players over five years of adventures, the Second Edition of the core rules delivers an updated and streamlined version of the ALIEN RPG fans know and love, along with additional new artwork, new content, and a variety of new tools for players and Game Mothers alike, all fully compatible with previous releases and game material.
  • The new 2e starter set will be redesigned as the perfect starting point for newcomers to roleplaying in the ALIEN universe, containing everything they need for game night including abridged 2e rules, character sheets, custom dice, reference cards, various handouts, and an expanded 2e edition of the fan-favorite Hope’s Last Day scenario set on Hadley’s Hope just prior to the unforgettable events of Aliens.
  • The new cinematic scenario boxed set, Rapture Protocol, written by Jonathan Hicks and Free League’s Tomas Härenstam, returns to the roots of the ALIEN franchise, featuring the crew of a small star freighter on a resupply run to the remote industrial colony, soon embroiled in a deadly conflict.
  • The miniatures set is designed to bring the events of Rapture Protocol to life, but fully complement other adventures and skirmish battles throughout the ALIEN RPG series.

Sign up today to follow the upcoming Kickstarter, look out for more news across Free League’s social channels, and then get ready for a whole new chapter of sprawling, stress-inducing, blood-curdling ALIEN RPG adventures for years to come. We can’t lie to you about your chances, but you have our sympathies.

Kickstarter Campaign URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1192053011/alien-rpg-second-edition-and-rapture-protocol

The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition Launch Trailer

2024/08/02
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Indie horror developer DarkStone Digital and horror publisher DreadXP are proud to announce that the hair-raising nightmare that is The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition is now available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation! Grab your clipboard and embalming tools and prepare for new Haunt Events, cadavers, lore, and an endless embalming-only mode in the free update for PC and Nintendo Switch players and for the first time ever on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5! Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S will launch as early as next week!

River Fields Mortuary isn’t your average mortuary and its owner Raymond Delver isn’t your average mortician. As a newly graduated apprentice, Rebecca Owens has no idea of the dark secrets hidden within and beneath her new workplace. One night when you’re called in to handle some embalmings Raymond phones to break the news that there are demonic forces at work… and now you’re part of it.

Examine and prepare bodies with disturbingly realistic techniques including cleaning, embalming, jaw-wiring, and more. While some bodies require the basics before returning them to the morgue, others will need more of an esoteric approach to dispel the demons possessing them.