Paradox Interactive and Whatboy Games have today launched the fast-paced sci-fi strategy game Nexus 5X for PC via Steam. Combining the competitive social strategy of tabletop games with the tactical complexity of the 4X genre, Nexus 5X offers a sci-fi strategy experience that’s playable from start to finish in around 60 minutes, making Nexus 5X the world’s first 5X game: Explore, Exploit, Expand, Exterminate, EXPRESS!
Nexus 5X takes the core pillars of the 4X genre – deep strategy, tense diplomatic drama, and epic military encounters – and distills them into a fast-paced competitive format that is perfect for short-run sessions, allowing groups of up to eight players to complete a full playthrough together in around an hour.
“We’re creating an entirely new extension to the 4X genre with Nexus 5X. By reducing the play-time down to about one hour, we are opening the door to multiplayer in the 4X genre in a way that has never fitted neatly in the 4X space,” said Dax Ginn, Studio Director at Whatboy Games. “4X games are well known for predominantly being time-demanding single-player experiences, whereas Nexus 5X still delivers all of the strategic depth of the genre but in a time-frame that allows gamers to play together on an equal footing.”
Following a successful release onto Steam Early Access on Dec. 12, 2023, as Stellaris Nexus, Nexus 5X launches with Very Positive Steam reviews, a new name and eleven distinct factions, each offering their own unique strengths and play styles as players attempt to conquer the throne-world of Nexus and emerge victorious as the new Galactic Emperor.
Nexus 5X features:
An Hour of Power: Nothing beats the thrill of a deep strategy board game session with friends, and with Nexus 5X, players can play not just one, but multiple sessions during a game night, where “One More Turn” becomes “One More Game!”
Social Strategy: Choose from unique factions and leaders and play alone or in turn-based multiplayer for 2-8 players. Play with friends or brave the Nexus online in skill-based matchmaking. Form unlikely alliances, execute bitter betrayals, or quietly plot from the shadows to ascend victorious to the Galactic Throne, all in around 60 minutes.
Diplomacy or “Diplomacy”: Starting from the safe haven of their home world, players can rapidly expand their reach across the galaxy to explore and occupy new systems, eventually taking control of the throne-world of Nexus. Military conflict and diplomatic dealings are available as players expand and explore, but so is the power struggle that plays out in the Galactic Council, as rival empires exert their influence to cast votes in favor of new titles and resolutions, aiming to empower their faction or advance their immediate strategic objectives.
Unique Factions & Leaders: For role-players who want to immerse themselves in the lore-rich Stellaris universe, or for ‘by-the-numbers’ strategists, Nexus 5X lets you select from factions and leaders that alter the approach of each match, offering a range of play styles and ways to gain the upper-hand over opponents.
Nexus 5X is available now for PC on Steam, priced at $14.99 / £12.99 / €14.99. Join the Nexus 5X Discord for the latest news and community discussion about the game.
In celebration of the International release of ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES today in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria, Studio Wildcard announced that the ARK: Survival Ascended “Dear Jane” event has received an extra-special update: Now when survivors equip the Animated Series “Bob” costume, they’ll hear Bob’s voice (Karl Urban) reacting to gameplay actions and delivering witty quips when using emotes! Each ‘Dear Jane’ note details Bob’s escapades on The Island with references to the events of ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES and unlocks 4 of the 28 available in-game animated costumes, including Helena, Bob, Dodo and Scary the Parasaur, among other characters from the show. Players can find every note in-game to collect them all!
ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES is an all-new original series based on the hit-survival game ARK: Survival Evolved created by Studio Wildcard. The first six episodes of ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES are now available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States, Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Latin America, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
The full press release announcing the series can be found HERE. Watch the Official Promo for ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES HERE. Part two of the season will debut with seven new episodes at a later date.
The animated series voice cast includes Oscar® winners Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Russell Crowe (The Loudest Voice), Gerard Butler (Plane), David Tennant (Doctor Who), Oscar nominees Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction) and Elliot Page (The Umbrella Academy), Madeleine Madden (The Wheel of Time), and Vin Diesel (Fast & Furious franchise).
An animated adaptation of the hit video game featuring Yeoh, Butler, Crowe and Diesel, ARK: THE ANIMATED SERIES is a sweeping saga spanning eons of human history. When 21st century paleontologist Helena Walker (Madden) finds herself resurrected on a mysterious primeval island populated by prehistoric beasts, she must learn to survive with new allies from throughout time, while trying to uncover the true nature of their strange new world.
The definitive survival experience returns better than ever with ARK: Survival Ascended! Create a Survivor, form a tribe, and then tame, train, breed & ride dinosaurs within a living ecosystem. Monitor your food, water, temperature, and weather patterns. Slowly expand outwards, then start to harvest, build structures, farm crops, customize each visual design, and proceed to explore to uncover the true nature of The Island and the worlds beyond. ARK: Survival Ascended is now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S Windows PC and Steam.
For the latest updates, join the ARK Survivor’s conversation on Discord, follow us on Twitter, like us on Facebook, subscribe to us on YouTube, visit our website at playark.com and watch us tame ‘n train leviathan dinosaurs on Twitch.TV.
The wait is over! The latest major update for Truck Driver®: The American Dream, ‘Brave Girl,’ is now live on PS5™ and Xbox Series X|S, delivering an all-new and improved trucking experience! Get ready to steer through the challenges of new missions, uncover a fresh narrative, and explore a wealth of new content as you hit the open road!
This free content update was made as part of PS5™ Patch #14 – 0.9.9.4 and Xbox Series X|S Patch #8 – 0.9.9.4.
Embark on a New Journey with ‘Brave Girl’
Navigate through an engaging new storyline, titled ‘Brave Girl,’ as you meet Emma, our determined new protagonist. Join her as she conquers the world of trucking to support her family, unfolding an exciting narrative with additional chapters that offer approximately 6 to 7 hours of gameplay.
Explore Exciting Additions and Enhancements
Get behind the wheel of a sleek new truck and haul new trailers. Tackle exciting new missions that will take you to new locations. Experience a more authentic and challenging trucking journey with the new feature that adds random road traffic incidents. Enjoy revamped audio profiles for traffic vehicles, as well as enhanced engine sounds and fines logic for a more immersive experience.
Unlock New Options for Personalized Gameplay
Alter the visual appearance of the game to suit your preferences with the new Artistic look option. Experiment with visual filters through the Filter Gallery, fine-tune the film grain effect intensity and tailor your experience with adaptive trigger settings (exclusive to PS5™) for a fully customized trucking adventure.
Uncover the chilling secrets of Ungael and embark on a quest to track down Vorkath in RuneScape’s latest quest ‘Requiem for a Dragon’, available to RuneScape members today.
Marking the epic conclusion to the Fort Forinthry storyline and the start of a new chapter of lore in RuneScape, Requiem for a Dragon promises adventure, unique rewards, and a new area to explore.
Pursue the trail of the wounded dragon, Vorkath, and journey deep into a new area on the island of Ungael. Armed with your wits and your courage, brave the bitter cold to uncover the hidden secrets of Ungael, but beware… as some not-so-friendly Zamorakian faces may have other plans for your arrival.
Hidden amongst the frozen cliffs of Ungael, players will find a brand-new necromancy ritual site, with unique rewards available to the bravest adventurers. Equip Zorgoth’s Ring, a new necromancy combat ring, to deliver powerful damage to your enemies, and complete Rituals at the Ungael Ritual Site to grow its power even further. Receive the title of ‘Soulfarer’ and gain access to the new Ungael Teleport Spell as you journey deeper into the island of Ungael.
Today, Marvel Studios debuted a brand-new trailer and two new posters for its highly anticipated feature film “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The trailer, posters and trailer stills are available now to share with your readers.
Shawn Levy directs “Deadpool & Wolverine,” which stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.
Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy and Lauren Shuler Donner produce with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, George Dewey and Simon Kinberg serving as executive producers. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is written by Ryan Reynolds & Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick & Zeb Wells & Shawn Levy.
Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” delivers the ultimate team-up throwdown on July 26.
Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today unveiled a variety of high-quality, performance-driven gaming headsets, keyboards and mice, all available for pre-order today and launching May 19, 2024.
“We’re thrilled to debut our new lineup of innovative console and PC gaming accessories launching next month, all under our industry-leading Turtle Beach brand,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Starting with our best-selling $99.99 MSRP wireless multiplatform headsets, we’re adding to the Stealth 600 series’ already robust feature set with our newly redesigned Stealth 600 models. Plus, we’re expanding our wireless Stealth headset range with the introduction of our new $79.99 MSRP Stealth 500 models.”
“For PC gamers, our groundbreaking Atlas Air headset is the first and only wireless open back PC gaming headset supporting high-quality 24-bit audio. Atlas Air is designed to be incredibly lightweight and comfortable and offers a wealth of features. We’re also introducing the new Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro keyboard with magnetic Hall Effect sensors that deliver new levels of responsiveness and customization, and the ultra-lightweight Burst II Air wireless mouse weighing in at just 47 grams. These fantastic new PC products headline our comprehensive assortment of Turtle Beach PC gaming peripherals.”
Keirn continued, “2024 is set to be a momentous year full of amazing gaming accessories from Turtle Beach. Today’s announcements are just the beginning of our 2024 lineup as we have even more slated to launch this fall, including a newly redesigned Stealth™ 700 headset, plus additional Turtle Beach PC gaming peripherals, controllers, and simulation gear.”
The below Turtle Beach gaming accessories all launch May 19, 2024, and are available for pre-order now from www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide.
Turtle Beach has revealed a newly redesigned version of its best-selling Stealth 600 wireless multiplatform headset series, now entering its third generation. This newest Stealth 600 offers low-latency 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity and now features the brand’s powerful signature 50mm Nanoclear™ drivers. It also has an astounding 80-hour battery life, AI-driven microphone noise reduction and much more for the same $99.99/£99.99/€109.99 MSRP that’s made it the industry’s leading wireless gaming headset. The Designed for Xbox version will be available in Black or White, as will the PlayStation version. A PC version will also be available in Black.
Turtle Beach is also expanding its best-selling wireless multiplatform Stealth headset series with the introduction of the new Stealth 500, providing gamers with the brand’s signature high-quality gaming audio, plus low-latency 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, an adjustable floating headband, and best-in-class 40-hour battery life for $79.99/£79.99/€89.99 MSRP. The Designed for Xbox Stealth 500 comes in Black, as does its PlayStation and PC counterparts.
Turtle Beach® Atlas™ Air Wireless Open Back PC Gaming Headset
For groundbreaking PC gaming audio, Turtle Beach has unveiled the Atlas Air – the first wireless open back PC gaming headset supporting high-fidelity 24-bit audio. The Atlas Air’s precision 40mm drivers pair with its revolutionary open back earcup design to produce ultra-clear natural audio quality for total immersion on PC. The Atlas Air is extremely comfortable and lightweight at just 301 grams – one of the lightest gaming headsets in its class. It comes equipped with low-latency 2.4GHz wireless plus Bluetooth to connect with Windows PCs, PS5™ & PS4™, Nintendo Switch™ and mobile devices, and is also able to connect in wired mode via its 3.5mm jack and included cable. The Atlas Air also features immersive Waves 3D audio, a high-bandwidth 16kHz microphone, plus up to 50-hours of battery life for $179.99/£159.99/€179.99 MSRP. Additionally, PC gamers will be able to further customize their Atlas Air with the mod pack featuring a separate headband strap and ear cushions available in Pink, Purple, or Blue for $24.99/£29.99/€19.99 MSRP.
Turtle Beach® Vulcan II TKL Pro Magnetic Mechanical RGB Gaming Keyboard
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Magnetic Mechanical RGB PC Gaming Keyboard delivers pro-level performance in a compact TenKeyLess (TKL) footprint. Equipped with magnetic Hall Effect switches for reliable, silky smooth key presses rated at a 150M click lifecycle, the Vulcan II TKL Pro’s keys feature a fully adjustable actuation point from 0.1mm to 4mm. Plus, with the Rapid Trigger setting, PC gamers have faster, more precise movement control with less downtime between key presses. Per-key RGB, AIMO™ intelligent lighting, five on-board profiles, and analog features including controller emulation and up to three multiple inputs per key can be customized using Turtle Beach’s new Swarm™ II desktop software. The Vulcan II TKL Pro comes in Black or White and is available to pre-order for $149.99/£149.99/€159.99 MSRP.
Turtle Beach® Burst™ II Air Ultra-Lightweight Wireless PC Gaming Mouse
Turtle Beach’s Burst II Air Ultra-Lightweight Wireless Gaming Mouse satisfies PC gamers’ need for speed with an incredible, best-in-class 47g weight. The Burst II Air is designed for quick flick shots and the fastest players with Turtle Beach’s smooth yet precise Owl-Eye 26K DPI optical sensor with 650 IPS (16.5m/s) tracking speed. Blazing fast TITAN Optical Switches with adjustable debounce provides a long-lasting 100 million click life cycle, while click tensioning and lightspeed actuation deliver unprecedented speed and precision. Dual wireless connectivity offers low-latency 2.4GHz wireless for gaming (up to 40-hours of continuous use) and Bluetooth (up to 120-hours) all in a right-handed symmetrical, solid top shell design. Included grip tape and extra PTFE skates allow players to further customize their feel. The Burst II Air comes in Black or White and is available to pre-order for $99.99 /£99.99/€109.99 MSRP.
Additional new and newly relaunched Turtle Beach PC gaming peripherals include the Turtle Beach Pure Air and Pure SEL ultra-lightweight wireless and wired mice; the Turtle Beach Kone™ XP Air premium wireless mouse; the Turtle Beach Vulcan II and Vulcan II MAX full-size keyboards; the Turtle Beach Vulcan TKL and Vulcan II Mini Air smaller format keyboards; and the Turtle Beach Sense™ AIMO XXL mousepad. All are available for pre-order now and launch May 19, 2024.
In case you missed the news, Owlcat Games has shared a new trailer for its latest cRPG, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader! Additionally, all editions of Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader (excluding the Season Pass) are on sale on Steam for 30% off until April 23, 2024!
Enjoy a whole other side of battle in Rogue Trader’s exciting space combat! Crush your opponents into ashes with the might of your voidship by using the right combination of batteries, lances, and voidsmen. Can you overcome the challenges that await you in the cold void of space? Check out the new Space Combat Guide video below to be prepared:
Warhammer 40:000 Rogue Trader is the latest high-quality turn-based cRPG title from developers Owlcat Games. Players take the role of the titular Rogue Trader, the leader of a mighty starfaring voidship and its crew. Whether enacting gunboat diplomacy with newly discovered planets, leading from the frontline in turn-based tactical combat, or engaging in thrilling voidship battles with pirates and renegades, the Rogue Trader’s fate is truly in the player’s own hands.
Arise, mighty monarch, and begin reclaiming your realm! Publisher Alawar and new developer Egg or Chicken Games are thrilled to announce today’s launch of the dark fantasy RPG, Kingsgrave! Together, they have breathed life into the captivating journey of a long-dead monarch tasked with rebuilding a realm that has fallen to ruin. Kingsgrave is now available on Steam for $9.99 USD, with a 10% launch discount until May 1st!
Check out the official launch trailer for a closer look at this soul-stirring adventure:
Kingsgrave is a gloomy 2D RPG inspired by the classics, with puzzles and gated exploration that are approachable yet provide a satisfying challenge. Players will traverse the fractured lands to gain more power and combat skills, slay foes created by plague, solve various puzzles, and rebuild villages along the way.
MomoCon, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, 2024, and the legendary Suda51 joins as this year’s keynote speaker.
Goichi “Suda51” Suda, renowned director, writer, and game designer from the No More Heroes series, Shadows of the Damned, and killer7 among many other projects, will take the stage on Saturday, May 25, at 4 pm, for an intimate keynote speech about his career, game development, and his upcoming projects.
Furthering the excitement, MomoCon has added Japanese idol group BABYBEARD to this year’s performance lineup. Following the success of the singles NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA (Hello from Japan) and PIENNIZER, the group will take the stage for “An Adorable Assault on the Senses” on Saturday, May 25, at 2:30 pm.
The show will also host several video game tournaments, with three major brackets for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3 to create the ultimate Nintendo brawl. Get those fight sticks ready for Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and Mortal Kombat 1 brackets throughout the weekend, alongside tabletop and card game faceoffs. Learn more and register through the MomoCon 2024 Start.GG page.
On the show floor, guests will have a host of gaming demos and merchandise to check out, including the latest from indie exhibitors MultiPath, NerdBurger Games, Universe of Legends TCG, When Suddenly! Games, Sliced Kiwi Studios, Aleth Labs, and Slap Stag, to name a few.
Stay up to date with all confirmed 2024 guests, concerts, panels, and more on the MomoCon’s official website. An official schedule and a full list of events will be revealed closer to the event.
“We are over the moon to have Suda51 back in Atlanta to host this year’s keynote speech,” said Chris Stuckey, MomoCon Co-Founder. “His legacy and work is very important to our fans, and to have him back during such an important year for his career makes it even more important to us. We can’t wait to hear what he has to share!”
To apply for a media pass, please fill out the press accreditation form. Content creator badges are also available, including live-streaming opportunities directly from the show floor.
For more information on the event, check out the official MomoCon site and follow MomoCon on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Tumblr, Discord, and Instagram for updates.
Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. launched the final DLC for SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection. The Ritual of Bonds Volume 2 DLC adds several fan favorite characters – Alice, Eugeo, Leafa, Yuuki, Rain, Seven, Kureha, Zeliska, and Medina. While investigating a dungeon that suddenly appeared under the Obsidia Castle Town, Kirito and his friends face a new trial which can only be challenged in pairs. Experience the heartful journey of Kirito and his partner facing the Ritual of Bonds hand in hand in this new DLC. The title and DLC packs are available now for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC via Steam®. Visit the official website to learn more.
Based on SWORD ART ONLINE’s War of Underworld anime arc, a new story unfolds with tough challenges that await our beloved hero, Kirito, and his new friends in SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection. Players will unmask the Dark Knight and find out if Kirito and the crew will survive the relentless battles against the forces of the Dark Territory!
SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection boasts a brand new, original storyline that explores what would have happened if Kirito, Eugeo, and their allies didn’t meet their tragic end in The War of the Underworld. Experience an exciting and elevated battle system with your friends against familiar foes from the SWORD ART ONLINE series!
For more information on SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, check us out live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/bandainamcous, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS
