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Planet Zoo: Console Edition Launch Trailer

2024/03/26

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox Series X News

Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) invites players to build a world for wildlife with Planet Zoo: Console Edition, available from today. Frontier’s BAFTA-nominated title brings meaningful management, limitless creativity, and authentic animals to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for a suggested retail price of £39.99/$49.99/€49.99.

With over 4 years’ worth of features, content, and animals from the celebrated PC video game’s free feature updates included as standard, there’s never been a better time to explore the wonderful world of Planet Zoo. Four engaging game modes challenge players to put their zookeeping skills to the test: learn the ropes and travel the globe in Career mode, build a connected network of modern zoos in Franchise mode, balance economic needs with animal welfare and guest happiness in Challenge mode, and enjoy limitless creativity in Sandbox mode.

From Aardvarks to Zebras, players can marvel at over 70 amazing animals in the base game alone, each brought to life on console with detailed animations and unique behaviours that will have zoo guests captivated. Using the in-game Zoopedia, even the most experienced zookeepers can discover a wealth of fascinating facts that will help them provide a true haven for their favourite species.

Budding builders can take advantage of powerful creative tools to shape the landscape around their animals, crafting stunning habitats using a wide range of scenery inspired by zoos around the world. What’s more, with console cross-platform support they can share their creations with other console players via the Frontier Workshop or discover fresh inspiration by downloading designs from the Planet Zoo community.

It’s easier than ever for players to manage every detail thanks to the fully optimised console UI and intuitive controls. Cater to the needs of individual species, while ensuring staff and facilities are poised to provide guests with an authentic zoo experience, in a living world that responds to every decision. Focus on the bigger picture with heat maps, or dive into research to advance conservation efforts, discover new technology, and more.

South Park: Snow Day! Launch Trailer

2024/03/26

Jerry Paxton

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

It’s a snow day – the most magical of days! South Park Digital Studios & THQ Nordic GmbH today released SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! The latest game from the award-winning South Park franchise is now available for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.

The game comes with a free DLC, adding the game mode “To Danse With Raveno” at release, which adds more playtime, variety and challenge inbetween the main story acts. School is cancelled and Henrietta is bored. Join her efforts to pierce the veil and she will allow you to “Danse with the Ravenous Shadows” of South Park. Face waves of dark foes, upgrade your weapons, and master more dark powers to earn new cards from Henrietta. This new game mode provides an endless onslaught of enemies and enhances your dark powers.

Continue your Snow Day adventures with a Season Pass for SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! which includes an all-new Game Mode, New Weapons, a Weapon Variation, and Cosmetic Packs. The Season Pass is included with the Digital Deluxe Edition and the Collectors Edition.

This Season Pass includes 6 DLCs in total:

All-new Game Mode: This all-new Game Mode changes the rules again! Prepare for hellish, new rules and special challenges that make Nichole’s “Infernal Pacts” feel like kindergarten recess.
All-new Ranged Weapon and New Cosmetics: The Snowball is perfect for all those who mastered the other ranged weapons in the game. Unleash devastating new attacks on enemies and grant powerful supporting effects on your allies.
All-new Melee Weapon and New Cosmetics: A new Melee Weapon will be announced later this season.
New Weapon Variation for the Daggers: This Weapon Variation will give the Daggers a devastating overhaul, replacing some of the weapon upgrade cards with crazy new powers that open up completely new play styles and tactics.
CRED Cosmetic Pack: A kid today is defined by their hydration drink – and their swag. Impress your friends and show the world how much CRED you have. The CRED Cosmetic Pack gives you plenty of CRED with a fresh hairstyle, a CRED hoodie, and a cape.
Asspen Cosmetic Pack: An “Asspen” themed Cosmetic Pack featuring new jackets, hats, and more will be available later this season.

Cities: Skylines II Beach Properties DLC Launch Trailer

2024/03/25

Jerry Paxton

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Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order today launched Cities: Skylines II – Beach Properties, the first post-launch asset pack for Cities: Skylines II. Bringing new buildings, a new zoning option, and more to the sequel to Paradox’s best-selling city-builder game, Beach Properties is available now from digital retailers for a suggested retail price of $9.99/£8.49/€9.99, or as part of a bundle in the Cities: Skylines II Waterfronts Expansion Pass or Ultimate Edition. The game has also been updated today with the first in-game modding options, allowing players to create, share, and play with Map and Code Mods through the free Paradox Mods platform.

Beach Properties allows players to beautify and build a better beachfront, including a new Waterfront zoning option dedicated to waterfront buildings, new growable and signature buildings for both European and North American themes, and new trees to inspire creative coastlines. The Asset Pack is available today, alongside an extensive update to Cities: Skylines II that includes beta implementation of the editor, performance improvements, fixes, and community requests. The full patch notes are available here: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/threads/modding-wavelet-patch-1-1-0f1.1640000/

Today also marks the launch of the Cities: Skylines II Modding Beta, with immediate access to Map and Code mods. Using the Paradox Mods platform, also integrated into the Cities: Skylines II experience, creations can be played locally and shared globally. The platform also allows players to discover and curate other available mods, organize their preferred mods into one-click Playsets, and more. As of today, mod creators have already created new versions of some of the most popular Cities: Skylines mods for all players to download and try immediately. Asset modding and improvements to the toolset will be made available later this year.

Starship Troopers: Terran Command Urban Onslaught Teaser

2024/03/25

Jerry Paxton

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Slitherine Software and The Artistocrats are pleased to share that the second main DLC for Starship Troopers: Terran Command will launch this June.
Urban Onslaught sees the conflict between mankind and the Arachnids move into the city streets of a new planet in an eight-mission story campaign that is focused on tactically rich, open maps.

The Arachnid onslaught has reduced majestic boulevards and towering skyscrapers to rubble and the homes of citizens are in great peril. Bug hordes are encroaching on the central districts and local police forces have been completely overwhelmed. The responsibility now falls on the shoulders of the player to lead the Mobile Infantry to victory and reclaim this beacon of human civilization.

As well as adding a new environment to wage war in, Urban Onslaught expands upon the Bug-squashing action in many engaging new ways. The DLC adds eight new unit types for the player, including mechanized missile launchers, hovering autocannons and airborne gunships, four new Arachnid unit types, and two new challenge missions.

The full list of features included in the DLC are:

A new planet, a new environment: Squash the Bugs in city streets, liberate a massive airport, clear internal buildings and venture through underground basements, sewers and metro lines.
8 mission story campaign, focused on open maps that offer tactical freedom.
2 new challenge missions.
8 new player units, including mechanized missile launchers, hovering autocannons and airborne gunships.
4 new Arachnid unit types.

The Movies Spiritual Successor Blockbuster Inc. Arrives June 6th

2024/03/25

Jerry Paxton

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The movie management sim inspired by the classic The Movies game, Blockbuster Inc. has announced it will be releasing on June 6, 2024 for Steam. In Blockbuster Inc., players will have to evolve and adapt their filmmaking through multiple decades, to stay up to date with the ever-changing movie and TV industry. Hire the crew from directors to screenplay writers, build state-of-the-art movie sets, and put yourself in the directing chair to bring your stories to life.

Blockbuster Inc. grants you the opportunity to build the studio lot of your dreams! Build a set to bring your own original films to life or even your own version of your favorite movies. Whether you have an idea about a romantic drama featuring Godzilla or a coming-of-age comedic version of Oppenheimer, fully customize your sets to fit whatever the scene needs. In addition to the sets, build everything from offices for the behind-the-scenes crew to a cafeteria to keep everyone fed and happy. The entire lot is yours to sculpt, even the landscaping, so keep your studio up to date and stay on top of the ever-evolving trends in film.

Become the next Scorsese or Spielberg with the Direct Scene Feature and hop into the director’s chair to create movie masterpieces. Take complete control of every aspect of your movie’s scenes; set lighting and effects, choose cast performances and stunts, and even choose how the camera shoots the scene. Create a library of classics that will lead to your induction into the Filmwood Hall of Fame.

There is no need to wait for the big premiere to get your hands on Blockbuster Inc.! The Prologue demo is available now and allows budding producers to get a feel for running a movie studio and you can take a special look at the game during the Future Game Show on Thursday, March 21st at 1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT.

Tram Simulator Urban Transit Console Launch Trailer

2024/03/23

Jerry Paxton

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

Following the initial release of the game on Steam in December 2023, players now also get the opportunity to build their own public transport company within the fictional US metropolis of Angel Shores on PlayStation®, Xbox and other PC platforms. In addition to the PC version on Steam, Tram Simulator Urban Transit is now also available for download with dedicated versions for PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 on the PlayStation® Store, for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One on the Xbox Store, as well as for PC on the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store!

The Tram Simulator Urban Transit – Console Release Trailer is available for viewing here:

Tram Simulator Urban Transit:

6 playable trams – three different models, each in two different lengths
Each tram with a detailed, interactive cockpit!
More than 10 missions in story mode
Extensive rail network
Create your own tram lines and timetables
Road traffic interacts with trams
Various random events during the rides
Dedicated tram depots for the trams
Driving school for beginners!
3 game modes: Story, Career and Sandbox
Multiplayer for up to 4 players
In addition to Steam, the game is now also available for 19.99 EUR / 19.99 USD (SRP) for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One as well as for PC on the Epic Games Store and the Microsoft Store!

FunPlus and Skydance Announce All-New ‘Foundation’ Game at Future Games Show

2024/03/23

Jerry Paxton

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FunPlus, a leading independent game company, has announced exclusively at Future Games Show 2024 its latest gaming venture, Foundation: Galactic Frontier. The result of FunPlus’ close collaboration with Skydance, this next-generation sci-fi game represents the ultimate game adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s iconic, Hugo Award-winning Foundation series, set within the universe of the Emmy®-nominated series from Skydance Television, now streaming on Apple TV+.

Foundation: Galactic Frontier will feature epic space battles within an immersive narrative experience, resembling an exciting cinematic experience with the support of seasoned science fiction authors and game designers from other franchises such as Fallout, Stargate, Star Atlas, and Star Wars. In Foundation: Galactic Frontier, players will take on the role of a trader navigating through multiple space forces, while also serving as a captain to recruit and train their crew and fleet, explore locations, and conquer challenges across the vast galaxy. The game promises to deliver an approachable entry to the beloved sci-fi saga and a fresh and exhilarating space adventure like no other, for both newcomers and long-time fans of the Foundation series.

“We are thrilled to bring the immersive world of ‘Foundation’ to life in the upcoming Foundation: Galactic Frontier,” said Chris Petrovic, Chief Business Officer at FunPlus. “We aim to captivate sci-fi fans and provide them with a blockbuster experience that immerses them in this rich and world-renowned universe. Foundation: Galactic Frontier is set to redefine the genre and provide an immersive gaming experience like never before.”

“Skydance is thrilled to be embarking on this journey with FunPlus to bring Foundation: Galactic Frontier to life,” said Jenna Seiden, SVP, Business Development, Skydance Interactive. “In addition to the success of Skydance Television’s Foundation series on Apple TV+, this game will offer audiences a new unique way for fans to experience the stunning worlds of Foundation.”

Dragon’s Dogma 2 Launches Today

2024/03/22

Jerry Paxton

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Today Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, released the highly anticipated action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma™ 2 on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This sequel to the 2012 classic Dragon’s Dogma™ features a richly detailed and deeply explorable fantasy world built using Capcom’s RE ENGINE, where individual choices and creativity allow players to shape their own experience. In addition to the standard version of Dragon’s Dogma 2 available for MSRP $69.99, a Deluxe Edition containing the “New Journey Pack” includes in-game items to help your Arisen on their journey, such as a Wakestone, Rift Crystals, a Dragon’s Dogma Music and Sound Collection, access to a custom Camping Kit, and more that will be available for MSRP $79.99. Pre-orders of the Standard Edition will feature a bonus weapon for each of the four starting vocations, and Deluxe Edition pre-orders will also include the Ring of Assurance in-game accessory.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a narrative-driven action RPG that places players in an immersive fantasy world as the Arisen, a champion whose heart is stolen by the Dragon. You will lead a party of up to three AI companions known as Pawns, including your custom main Pawn, and up to two additional Pawns that can be recruited offline or from other players while online. While the sequel’s setting mirrors the lush rolling hills of the classic Dragon’s Dogma™ and its Dark Arisen expansion, this original adventure takes place in a parallel world containing two nations with distinct approaches to the Dragon threat. Queen Regent Disa has installed a false Arisen to maintain control of the kingdom of Vermund for her son. Meanwhile, the beastren nation of Battahl considers the otherworldly Pawns to be a source of misfortune and have turned to worship of the Lambent Flame and their high priestess Nadinia to ward off calamity.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 harnesses the power of the RE ENGINE to create a world map approximately four times the size of the original world of Dragon’s Dogma and is densely populated with enemies, events, and locations rendered with the latest graphical technology. The environment is complemented by immersive physics and character AI that brings Pawns, monsters, and NPCs to life. Pawns organically guide players to new locations, dynamically cooperate during battle, and even react to special moments such as celebrating narrow victories with high-fives. Monsters new and old encourage players to devise numerous strategies to succeed in combat, or even avoid it all together. NPCs, such as the bow-wielding Ulrika who has a deep connection to the Arisen, Nadinia the high priestess of the beastren, or a variety of other unique characters will form intricate relationships with the Arisen that set the stage for nuanced story moments. Shape your own adventure through the relationships you form with over 1000 NPCs that inhabit this world.

Before embarking on each quest of your journey, it is essential to organize your party: understand each member’s strengths and weaknesses; decide what your strategy will be; and tactically select the Vocations for your Arisen, Main Pawn, and hired Pawns. The choice is yours to form a balanced party spread across multiple vocations, a purely offensive party of magical powerhouses, a burly crew of two-handed warriors, or anything in between. When players start their journey in Dragon’s Dogma 2, they will be able to choose their desired playstyle among the four initially available Vocations: Fighter, Archer, Thief, and Mage. Players can change the vocation of their Arisen and main Pawn at any time by visiting Vocation Guilds throughout the world and unlock new vocations such as the Mystic Spearhand, Trickster, and Warfarer as they progress through the game by finding and forming bonds with the Maisters of each vocation. Players interested in getting a head start on designing their Arisen and Main Pawn can download the “Character Creator & Storage” tool, available for free on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam. This tool allows players to create five designs for their Arisen and Main Pawn that will be instantly transferred to the full game.

RIFFMASTER Wireless Guitar Pre-Orders are Live

2024/03/22

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

Leading gaming accessory maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), and Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP) today kicked-off pre-orders for the highly-anticipated RIFFMASTER wireless guitar ($129.99 MSRP). Scheduled to launch in April, the RIFFMASTER is the first guitar controller designed for a new game in nearly a decade, designed to fill the musical void in Rhythm-action gamers’ hearts. Fans who pre-order the RIFFMASTER at www.PDP.com can also secure their chance at winning the RIFFMASTER’s 500-piece, limited-edition pickguard gift with purchase.

“At last, the wait is over…it’s time for gamers to rock on!” said Michael Lai, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Performance Designed Products. “Rhythm-action gaming is experiencing more than a renaissance – it is being redefined! Every aspect of the RIFFMASTER design is informed by PDP’s rich heritage in rhythm-based gaming, including a nod to the past with backwards compatibility. We cannot wait for fans to have their first jam session!”

PDP will launch two RIFFMASTER wireless guitar designs, saluting those who rock exclusively on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, as well as those who rock exclusively on PS5™ and PS4™. The RIFFMASTER wireless controller is officially licensed for Xbox and PlayStation.

RIFFMASTER features include:

Play with both hands. We feel you, lefties. The RIFFMASTER’s design accommodates both left and right-handed maestros.
Rock on for hours. Features a 30-foot low-latency wireless connection with built-in rechargeable battery for up to 36-hours of jamming per charge.
Crank it up to 11! Includes a 3.5 mm audio jack and has D-pad audio controls enabling on-the-fly volume adjustments.
Take the band on the road. A collapsible design makes for easy storage and transport, and the luxe shoulder strap provides added comfort.
Elevate every performance with guitar analog stick (patent pending).
GAME!!! RIFFMASTER is compatible with Rock Band 4; with anticipated compatibility with Fortnite Festival as soon as Rock Band 4 guitars are supported.

Dead Island 2 Second Story Expansion SoLA Coming Next Month

2024/03/22

Jerry Paxton

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

Dead Island 2’s second story expansion – SoLA – is bringing deadly beats to Xbox and PlayStation – and on PC via the Epic Games Store – on April 17.

Stage dive into the heart of SoLA, the ultimate Californian music festival, built upon ancient grounds. Stalking the pulsating heart of LA’s final rave is a psychedelic beat that has unleashed total chaos, leaving nothing but a rotting crater of gore and a malevolent presence haunting the shadows. Something is out there and it’s still hungry.

The SoLA DLC will contain the following:

New Storyline: A deadly virus sweeps through The Valley, turning its inhabitants into ravenous zombies as a chthonic rhythm calls from beyond: the beat of the Autophage. Lured to the festival by an enigmatic warning message, players must explore SoLA’s ruins and put a stop to this otherworldly menace.
New Location: A visceral, gore-drenched music festival in the heart of HELL-A echoing to the sound of The Beat which threatens to turn the living into zombies and could soon make its way out of the forsaken city and across the globe.
New Enemies: Including the Whipper, a new apex variant enemy, driven mad with self-loathing by the Autophage. Their compulsion to self-mutilate has turned them into a horrific nightmare of disemboweled intestines, allowing them to lash out at range. Along with this mangled creature is the Clotter, another new unsettling apex zombie, that can decompose into a revolting pile of gore, making it immune from damage in that form, and then reform elsewhere to continue the fight. Capable of firing a powerful jet of putrid blood from their heart, it’s deadly both up close and at a distance.
New Legendary Weapons: Tear the undead apart with the Ripper, a deadly fusion of a baseball bat and circular saw into a percussive machine of dismemberment. For slicing at a distance, try the Sawblade Launcher: a heavy weapon firing rotary sawblades, this is the perfect weapon for ranged decapitation and dismemberment.

Dead Island 2 is currently available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via the Epic Games Store. SoLA is slated to launch across the same platforms on April 17.