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Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days – PC Gaming Show Teaser 2024

2024/06/10

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PikPok’s Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, the shelter survival game set in a zombie-infested Texas city, offers a new glimpse of its harrowing vision of an undead outbreak in yesterday’s PC Gaming Show with a new gameplay teaser. The game forms part of the Into the Dead franchise, which has more than 150 million downloads. Survivors intent on overcoming and escaping the zombie plague can prepare with a playable demo on Steam, available in October 2024.

As the undead overrun Walton, Texas, in the summer of 1980, desperate survivors band together in hopes of staying alive long enough to escape the city.

Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days’ PC Gaming Show teaser showcases three cornerstones of the game: planning, adapting, and surviving. Scavenge various locations for valuable materials, carefully avoiding zombies in heavily infected areas. Balance the needs and well-being of each survivor, and upgrade meager shelters with fortifications and amenities to make it through the night before selecting new locations to explore the following day.

As time passes, Walton City’s undead inhabitants spread like the plague, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Utilize resources to craft weapons and tools to face down zombies, and move shelters frequently to stay relatively safe. Make difficult choices that affect the group’s morale, welcome newcomers, or prey on trusting survivors when supplies become scarce. Adjust to evolving escape plans as you navigate difficult in-game decisions, survivor permadeath, and the ever-present threat of encroaching zombies.

“Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days blends survival horror-inspired gameplay with challenging management elements where every decision counts,” said Mario Wynands, CEO of PikPok. “We’re thrilled to showcase a small slice of what to expect at the PC Gaming Show before our first public playable demo in October 2024.”

Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days will launch on PC via Steam Early Access in 2025, with a playable demo coming in October 2024. For more information about Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days, visit the official website and follow the game on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter/X.

STILL WAKES THE DEEP | Launch Trailer

2024/06/09

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

The final trailer for Still Wakes the Deep, the upcoming narrative horror from the award-winning developer The Chinese Room and publisher Secret Mode, has shared one last look at the nightmare to come ahead of its launch on 18 June.

Shared as part of the PC Gaming Show 2024, the new trailer gives a taste of what awaits main character Cameron “Caz” McLeary in The Chinese Room’s biggest and most immersive game since the BAFTA-winning Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture. Viewers will meet Caz’s dictatorial boss Rennick while receiving unfortunate news, catch a glimpse of the disasters that will hit the Beira D, and see hints of the unknowable horror chasing down the rig’s crew.

Still Wakes the Deep will launch on 18 June 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation®5 (PS5™). It will also be available at launch with Game Pass for console and PC. Pre-orders for the physical PS5 release are available now from all good retailers.

About Still Wakes the Deep

Still Wakes the Deep is a return to the first-person narrative horror genre from The Chinese Room, creator of critically acclaimed games such as Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, and Dear Esther.

You are an off-shore oil rig worker, fighting for your life through a vicious storm, perilous surroundings, and the dark, freezing North Sea waters. All lines of communication have been severed. All exits are gone. All that remains is to face the unknowable horror that’s come aboard.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Reveal Trailer

2024/06/09

Jerry Paxton

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Developer Sandfall Interactive unveiled their highly ambitious debut title, ‘Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’ in today’s Xbox Games Showcase. Inspired by beloved classic fantasy JRPGs and action games alike, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sets itself apart with immersive reactive turn-based battles, a mature and moving narrative and a stunning, evocative art style inspired by French and Parisienne art and architecture. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 promises players a beautiful story-driven experience and an emotional cast of characters that will stay with them long after the credits roll. Published by Kepler Interactive, it is currently in development for Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), PlayStation 5 and PC.

Once a year, the Paintress wakes to paint a cursed number upon her monolith and everyone of that age instantly turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down. Tomorrow she’ll wake and paint “33.” Join Gustave, and his fellow Expeditioners as they embark on a desperate quest to break the Paintress’ cycle of death once and for all. Retracing the steps of dozens of failed Expeditions before them, players will overcome powerful enemies and fight to save the future of their world. Set in a dreamlike world, the story unfolds as fantasy and art converge, backed by an enchanting soundtrack to create a breathtaking story unlike any other.

“We poured our hearts and souls into creating the game of our dreams, something that would feel fresh and new, so we sincerely hope you will enjoy discovering the world and characters we crafted with love,” said Guillaume Broche, Founder of Sandfall Interactive and Creative Director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. “With an incredible and epic story, a unique reactive turn-based system, and a vast hand-crafted world to explore, we gave our all to make the journey in ‘Expedition 33’ one that you will never forget. We can’t wait to share more with you as we get closer to release!”

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, or ‘Expedition 33,’ is an innovative reactive turn-based RPG with immersive real-time offensive and defensive commands to enhance combat, making battles more engaging than ever. Players will master their offensive skills and magical abilities, dodge, parry and counter enemy assaults in real time, and target enemy weak points using a ranged free-aim system to overcome seemingly overwhelming odds. Furthermore, players will be able to customize each character’s unique stat growth, skill tree and gear alongside a wide range of learnable passive traits, offering endless opportunities to fine-tune their preferred strategies.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available to wishlist now and will be available for Xbox Series X|S (available day one with Xbox Game Pass), PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store) in 2025. Fans curious to learn more about the gameplay, story and world of Expedition 33 can visit the game’s official website at www.Expedition33.com and sign up for the newsletter and receive new information and updates.

Nightdive Studios Unveils The Thing: Remastered

2024/06/09

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Nightdive Studios — renowned video game remaster developer and subsidiary of Atari®, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced a gruesome return to the chilling setting of one of the most influential horror films of all time with The Thing: Remastered. Created in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, Nightdive Studios will release The Thing: Remastered digitally on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation® 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch later this year.

Where the film ends, a new terror begins.

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing. Nightdive Studios has upgraded this horrifying classic for the modern era through its proprietary KEX Engine for play on current-generation gaming devices up to a 4K resolution at 120FPS. Improvements to character models, textures, and animations have been hand-crafted by Nightdive Studios, with the implementation of advanced 3D rendering for updated lighting and atmospheric effects — for a suspenseful and disgustingly detailed remaster that reanimates the thrilling game for modern audiences.

“Many of us at Nightdive Studios are ardent fans of the horror genre, so it’s been an incredible honor to work within the world of the iconic The Thing,” said Larry Kuperman, Nightdive Studios’ Director of Business Development. “The 1982 film is a masterpiece and truly one of the most impactful pieces of art in the horror genre. With The Thing: Remastered, we’re honoring that legacy and Computer Artworks’ incredible game inspired by the story that further expanded the lore.”

In the frozen arctic tundra, a mysterious shape-shifting alien has wiped out the crew of the U.S. Outpost #31 research facility. In The Thing: Remastered, players step into the boots of Captain J.F. Blake, the leader of a United States Army Special Forces rescue team sent to investigate the blood-curdling events that transpired in the original The Thing film. Trapped by the elements and at risk of infection by a horrific entity, Blake must keep his squad together to survive by gaining their trust and ensuring that their fear and paranoia don’t get the best of them … or himself.

The Thing: Remastered Key Features:

Return to U.S. Outpost #31: Continue the story of The Thing and face off against terrifying monsters, from scuttling head-spiders and human-like walkers to gigantic multi-tentacled level bosses
Who Goes There?: Command a squad of up to four NPCs from Soldier, Medic, and Engineer character classes through the game’s 11 frightening levels
The Warmest Place to Hide: Someone in your squad may not be who they appear to be. The shape-shifting alien hides inside an imitation, so keep a watchful eye.
Don’t Lose It: Gain the trust of your squad members and minimize their fear levels lest they become defiant or, worse, succumb to paranoia
Ultimate Alien Terror: Upgraded models, textures, and animations hand-crafted by Nightdive, plus enhanced lighting and atmospheric effects
Stunning Visuals: Up to 4K 120FPS visuals on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S
Checkmate: Trophies and Achievements on Windows PC via Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles

The Thing: Remastered will be released later this year digitally on Windows PC via Steam and GOG, PlayStation® 4|5, Xbox One and Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. For more information and to wishlist The Thing: Remastered, please visit https://store.steampowered.com/app/2958970/The_Thing_Remastered.

Delta Force: Hawk Ops Debuts Latest Trailer

2024/06/09

Jerry Paxton

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

The action-packed trailer transports viewers into a typical Delta Force operation, where the squad planned and executed a high-stake extraction by outsmarting their opponents, synergistically combining each member’s unique strengths, and ultimately prevailing as a tightly-knit team.

Players eager to experience the adrenaline-pumping action for themselves can now sign up for the Global PC Alpha Test by visiting the game’s Steam Store page and adding it to their wishlist.

The Global PC Alpha Test will be available exclusively on Steam, while subsequent playtests will encompass a wider range of platforms and systems.

Wishlist Delta Force: Hawk Ops on Steam Store

Delta Force: Hawk Ops is the latest installment in the classic shooter franchise, Delta Force. The game will be available free-to-play on PC, consoles and mobile, and will feature three exciting, distinct game modes with cross-play support also planned:

Large-Scale PvP Mode – Havoc Warfare: Compete as part of a large team and take the fight to the enemy as you battle across massive maps featuring authentic terrain and including a range of military vehicles, tanks and aircraft.

Extraction Mode – Hazard Operations: Squad up and take on rival teams and marauding AI-controlled mercenaries and Royal Guards in Hazard Operations, the most tactical take on the popular extraction genre to date. Random events across huge maps will keep players on their toes, while challenging PvE-focused missions can be completed for valuable loot.

Campaign Mode – Black Hawk Down: An exciting recreation of the classic Delta Force campaign mode sees a return to Mogadishu to participate in the events of the 2001 Black Hawk DownTM movie. Featuring both characters and likenesses from the film, while also serving as an officially licensed remaster of the original Delta Force: Black Hawk Down video game.

MY.GAMES Launches Knights Peak Interactive Publishing Label

2024/06/09

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News, Windows PC News

MY.GAMES, the leading video game developer and publisher headquartered in Amsterdam, announces the launch of its new publishing label, Knights Peak Interactive, with a strong focus on premium PC and console titles. Led by industry veterans Eugenio Vitale, Mario Gerhold, and Jan-Eric Lauble, Knights Peak Interactive aims to elevate gaming experiences through a diverse portfolio of captivating games. The label’s commitment to quality, creativity, and player engagement sets it apart in an ever-evolving industry.

Elena Grigorian, CEO of MY.GAMES: “MY.GAMES has gained extensive expertise in free-to-play publishing for mobile, PC and console games over the years, both internal and external. Following our commitment to our players and partners to deliver the best gaming experiences, we will extend our expertise and strengthen our publishing forces in the expanding buy-to-play segment. I’m proud to say we have assembled a very strong team of experts to launch the Knights Peak publishing label and am excited to welcome all our new associates and gamers to our community.”

Eugenio Vitale, Director of Knights Peak Interactive, shares his enthusiasm: “We’re embarking on an incredible journey. Knights Peak represents a fusion of passion, talent, and boundless creativity. Our team is dedicated to supporting both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. We understand games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment.”

Knights Peak Interactive has already signed initial publishing deals, resulting in a portfolio that currently includes five games: Starship Troopers: Extermination, Nikoderiko, Mandragora, Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Blast Brigade with more to come.

The Lineup:

Starship Troopers: Extermination is a thrilling First Person sci-fi shooter set in the iconic Starship Troopers universe. Developed by Offworld Industries, the game immerses players in intense battles against arachnid invaders. Launch date for PC/consoles: October 11, 2024.
Nikoderiko: The Magical World is a charming platformer featuring adorable mongooses on a magical adventure. Developed by VEA Games, it promises heartwarming moments and delightful gameplay. Launch date for PC/ consoles: late 2024.
Mandragora is a game where players become powerful Inquisitors, unravel secrets, battle mythical creatures, and shape their destiny. Developed by Primal Game Studio, it invites players into a dark medieval-fantasy world where magic and danger collide. Launch date for PC, Playstation5 and Xbox Series X|S: late 2024.

Back Catalogue:

Pathfinder: Kingmaker is a classic RPG inviting players to explore and conquer the Stolen Lands, filled with rich stories and tactical combat. Developed by Owlcat Games, it is available now on PC, PS4, Xone.
Blast Brigade is an explosive action-adventure PC/console game combining
metroidvania exploration with thrilling combat and a humorous storyline. Developed by MY.GAMES, it is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One X|S, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch .

More news and updates from Knights Peak Interactive will be available soon at:
https://www.knightspeak.com.

Hogwarts Legacy Summer 2024 Update Out Now

2024/06/07

Jerry Paxton

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

Warner Bros. Games today announced that the Hogwarts Legacy Summer 2024 update is officially live on all platforms for players who own the game. The update includes an all-new photo mode, new and previously exclusive content, bug fixes and PC driver updates, and a talent reset option, which allows players to experiment with different builds and playstyles.

Included in the update is the Haunted Hogsmeade Shop Quest, which had been exclusive to players on PlayStation and is now available across all platforms. Players will be able to experience this unique quest and earn its associated rewards, such as the dapper Shop Keeper’s outfit and ownership of their own shop in Hogsmeade. The previously exclusive Onyx Hippogriff mount and Felix Felicis Potion Recipe are also now available to all players, as well as the brand-new Azkaban Coat, Azkaban Prisoner’s Outfit, The Glasses That Lived, and Lavender Borealis Broom.

With the new Photo Mode, players will be able to create and capture their own in-game screenshots with a wide range of customization options including exposure, contrast, camera tilt, zoom, depth of field and field of view options. The time of day and season are also adjustable while in Photo Mode, as well as character poses with several options for standing and seated poses. Additionally, players can remove UI and non-player characters and customize their screenshots with house and character themes, frames, crests, and a variety of filters.

Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800’s wizarding world. Beginning as a fifth year, players will embark on a journey through new and familiar locations, explore and discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and customize their character to become the witch or wizard they want to be.

Hogwarts Legacy, the critically acclaimed, #1 best-selling game of 2023 worldwide,* launched on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 10, 2023, on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on May 5, 2023 and on Nintendo Switch on November 14, 2023.

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Killing Time: Resurrected Announcement Trailer

2024/06/07

Jerry Paxton

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Nightdive Studios — renowned video game remaster developer and subsidiary of Atari®, one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — and multiplatform retro and modern games publisher Ziggurat Interactive have teamed up! At Guerrilla Collective 2024, the two powerhouses in games preservation announced Killing Time: Resurrected, an HD edition of the humorous horror shooter once described as “the bastard child of Doom and The 7th Guest.”

Nightdive Studios and Ziggurat Interactive will bring this sophisticated shooter laced with gallows humor and visual violence back to bestow mayhem on all later this year on Windows PCs and consoles!

The original Killing Time quickly became a smash hit among fans of action, adventure, mystery, and puzzle games when it was released in 1995. Killing Time: Resurrected features toggleable high-resolution character artwork/sprites from the original 3DO and PC versions of the game, upscaled environmental texturing, smoother gameplay, more responsive controls, and expanded control and key-bind settings.

Set in the early 1930s, Killing Time casts players as a former Egyptology student trapped in the estate of wealthy heiress Tess Conway. Ms. Conway’s ritual to bestow eternal life backfires, and her high-society friends vanish without a trace. It’s up to players to find and destroy the mystical Egyptian Water-Clock to undo its curse and face a legion of supernatural horrors.

Killing Time: Resurrected Key Features:

Murder Around Every Corner: A fright-fest for the true aficionado of first-person corridor mayhem
Ghost Stories: Listen to the remembrances of the 7 video-real apparitions and ghostly guests. They offer clues as to what past heinous acts actually transpired in the cursed mansion
Stunning Graphics: Look up and down and turn around with a complete 360 view. The three-dimensional mansion offers outdoor areas, staircases, and intricately detailed ceilings and floors
Keep Your Guard Up!: The original music makes this old haunt strongly inviting, eh? But beware. Every room, every passage in the estate holds dreadful dangers
Max Efficiency: Enjoy continuous gameplay with no load time between areas
Updated Controls: Redesigned controls to support PlayStation and Xbox gamepads

Hairdresser Simulator: Beards and Mustaches DLC Out Now

2024/06/07

Jerry Paxton

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

This DLC was prepared as a surprise for those who are interested in expanding their hairstyling kingdom with barbering accents and exploring the art of styling beards and mustaches. Among other things, it introduces new tools and previously unknown customers with interesting stories. More information about the additional content can be found in the description below.

If you already own Hairdresser Simulator get the Beards and Mustaches DLC for free from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2782930/Hairdresser_Simulator__Beards_and_Mustaches_DLC/) today. If you don’t have the base game, you can get it here (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1330560/Hairdresser_Simulator/).

Autopsy Simulator Out Now

2024/06/06

Jerry Paxton

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

Woodland Games and Team17 Digital have today released their medical-horror sim Autopsy Simulator on PC. Stepping into the shoes of a practising pathologist battling his inner demons, players can expect an unsettling atmosphere and gruesome detail as they unravel the mysteries behind each autopsy. Players who prefer slicing and dicing cadavers with a more sim approach, can do so in the Autopsy Only Mode, coming to the game later this year.

Autopsy Simulator will see players study realistic case files, created in collaboration with real-world forensic practitioners, to help guide their examinations and dissections. Utilising medically authentic tools and procedures, players will learn all they can about the deceased before solving the mystery of their deaths.

In Dead Memories, Autopsy Simulator’s standalone story mode, experience the haunting tale of Jack Hanman and journey through the psychological horror as Jack faces his demons. The story mode offers a unique combination of simulation and horror narrative, with engrossing autopsy mechanics and spine-chilling developments.

Autopsy Simulator Features:

Gruesome anatomical detail and medically certified autopsy procedures: Dissect anatomically accurate bodies using a range of autopsy procedures and tools authentic to real-world practice.
Realistic true crime scenarios: Study a range of case files designed by real-life pathomorphologists and forensic doctors, then use what you learn to guide each autopsy.
Narrative-driven story mode with simulation gameplay: In Autopsy Simulator: Dead Memories, follow a gripping personal mystery while performing medically accurate autopsy procedures vetted by a certified pathologist.

“We are thrilled for players to experience this rather unusual simulator,” said Paweł Kozakowski, CEO of Woodland Games. “With Autopsy Simulator, we’ve crafted a true to life yet chilling experience that immerses players in the grim reality of forensic investigation. From the cold, sterile rooms of the morgue to the unsettling sights and sounds of the autopsy table, every moment is designed to evoke a sense of dread and fascination. Prepare to delve into the darkest recesses of the human body and mind.”