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Highway Patrol Simulator Teaser Trailer

2024/03/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Highway Police Simulator, the open-world law enforcement simulation from the sim experts at Aerosoft and Germany-based developer Z-Software, calls in a September 2024 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Don the uniform and step into the shoes of an American police officer tasked with maintaining law and order on busy highways. Patrol on foot and behind the wheel in an immersive, open-world environment with heart-pounding cases to solve across multiple biomes. Protect and serve across a single-player experience, seamlessly blending freeplay missions and a narrative-driven story campaign punctuated by career progression and exhilarating events.

Experience a realistic simulation in a dynamic and reactive world inspired by North American locales. Field calls from Police HQ or tackle tasks assigned at the station and assist with traffic stops, vehicle accidents, and dangerous shootouts. Complete story missions to advance the overarching narrative, impacted by a dynamic morality system based on officer behavior. Keep the citizens of Caminora safe by handling cases with care and mastering tactical driving, firearms and patrol helicopters.

Develop skills to tackle the unpredictable work of police officers enhanced by procedural events. Interrogate suspects, arrest citizens upon stopping their crimes, check documents to confirm details, and stay safe throughout each shift. Select either Casual or Simulation gameplay modes to adjust the freeplay, allowing for a fully immersive experience or a guided journey through the open world.

Highway Police Simulator will include:

  • Varied open-world environments, each with its own challenges and missions
  • A storyline with exciting cases, career progression, ranking system and more
  • Unique vehicles, including different police cars, helicopters and more
  • A wide array of missions with traffic stops, accidents, car chases and more
  • A morality system that challenges players to make difficult decisions with real consequences for the story and the environment

“Highway Police Simulator encapsulates the investigative, often stressful role of law enforcement in a detailed and realistic world,” said Dirk Ohler, Head of Product at Aerosoft. “We’re thrilled to announce the title and our partnership with the talented team at Z-Software, and we look forward to all our new recruits joining the force in September 2024!”

Aerosoft will showcase the new Highway Police Simulator teaser at this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) from March 20-22. Be sure to stop by the Aerosoft booth at the German Pavilion (booth No. S 849) in the South Hall of the Moscone Center San Francisco if you’d like to learn more.

Highway Police Simulator launches on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in September 2024. Get ready to take on the responsibility of protecting the open road by wishlisting the game on Steam and PlayStation today. For more information, please visit the official website.

THQ Nordic Sends Creators to Alone in the Dark Experience to London

2024/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be trapped in an old, cursed mansion? The participants of THQ Nordic’s exclusive real-life Haunted House experience, based on the iconic horror game Alone in the Dark, certainly did! THQ Nordic invited some of the most well-known content creators from around the world to partake in an immersive adventure that delved deep into the realms of darkness.

To watch all individual runs, check out our website:
https://hauntedhouse.aloneinthedark.com

In collaboration with Havas Entertainment, THQ Nordic engaged Realm Pictures, who converted a mansion on the private D’Oyly Carte Island into a sinister enclave of terror, a ‘haunted house’. After solving a mysterious puzzle box, participants discovered an invitation to the Haunted House. Upon arrival, they were given instructions, then left to confront the horrors that awaited them on their own, during an immersive 60-90-minute experience, their every move documented by CCTV and bodycam footage.

Alone in the Dark in 60 seconds: https://youtu.be/3GclNHfjpFE
Pre-Order the game here: https://aloneinthedark.thqnordic.com/#order

Alone in the Dark is developed by Pieces Interactive in Sweden and published by THQ Nordic and will be coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, and PlayStation®5 on March 20, 2024. Alone in the Dark and the Alone in the Dark’s Digital Deluxe Edition are available for pre-order now. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, Derceto 1992 Costume Pack, Vintage Horror Filter Pack, and the Director’s Commentary Mode.

V Rising 1.0 Release Date Trailer

2024/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios has announced that the PC version of their highly successful open-world fantasy survival game V Rising will be launching into 1.0 on May 8th; with a PS5 version launching later in the year.

Watch the V Rising Release Date Trailer:

Following V Rising’s fangtastic Early Access period on PC with more than 3.9M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam, the full, blood-soaked launch sees a confident Stunlock Studios release a game that is highly refined, having built a loyal and enthusiastic community of blood-suckers along the way.

Players can sate their thirst for new content as they feast on the vamped up 1.0 update, with a terrifying new territory to explore, visual customization options for your armor, new equipment sets, and enhanced weapons added to the game. V Rising adds sweeping improvements, sending Vampires to explore their lost society in the expansive new endgame zone, the Ruins of Mortium. Alongside these additions, Stunlock Studios has focused on creating optimal PC gameplay with UI improvements, fully integrated gamepad support, and a much smoother overall experience that will benefit all players as they dive into the full release of the game, ready to become the next Vampire supreme.

“After two years of Early Access, we’ve managed to really polish and worked hard on optimizing the game for its full launch,” said Rickard Frisegård, CEO of Stunlock Studios. “We made the most of that time, and we think fans will enjoy an improved experience that really pushes boundaries. We’re excited for both our dedicated fans and newcomers to get their teeth into V Rising and drink it in when it fully releases on May 8th.”

System Shock Console Announcement Trailer

2024/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

The award-winning System Shock remake, based on the iconic 1994 sci-fi action game, comes to consoles on May 21, 2024 — featuring an expanded ending, a new female hacker protagonist, and more!

Nightdive Studios’ stunningly faithful recreation of the classic shooter/immersive sim was released to critical acclaim in 2023 for PC. Soon, console players will go toe-to-toe with SHODAN — the original rogue AI with evil intent — on PlayStation 4|5 and Xbox One and Series X|S as they explore the dark depths of Citadel Station and singlehandedly try and save Earth from destruction.

The System Shock remake combines the gameplay of the original title with all-new HD visuals, updated controls, an overhauled interface, and all-new sounds and music. The console release features numerous improvements and the addition of a revised ending and optional female hacker protagonist.

Outcast – A New Beginning Out Now

2024/03/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Two decades after the groundbreaking release of Outcast, the beloved action-adventure franchise returns with Outcast – A New Beginning, available today on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Dive into the mesmerizing, interconnected alien world of Adelpha now!

Developed by the original team behind the first installment, Outcast – A New Beginning offers a thrilling continuation of Cutter Slade’s journey as he battles against invading forces to save the planet from devastation.

Set against the backdrop of a stunning open-world environment, players navigate through Adelpha’s diverse landscapes, utilizing Cutter’s jetpack and Talan powers to soar through the skies, explore a beautiful planet, and confront dangerous creatures along the way.

With Outcast – A New Beginning, the team aimed to deliver an immersive experience that honours the legacy of the original game while introducing new elements that resonate with modern standards. Players can expect a captivating narrative, dynamic gameplay mechanics, and a meticulously crafted world that invites you on an unforgettable adventure.

Outcast – A New Beginning is developed by Appeal Studios in Charleroi, Belgium, and published by THQ Nordic. The game is available now on PC for $59.99, as well as on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S for $69.99. If you want to learn more about the game, make sure to visit its website and discuss with other fans on Discord.

Solium Infernum Accolades Trailer

2024/03/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

League of Geeks celebrates the successful launch of Solium Infernum by showcasing its accolades trailer. The political grand strategy game of subterfuge, intrigue, and betrayal set in Hell is now available on PC via Steam, where the game has achieved 568 reviews with an 88% “Very Positive” rating.

Alongside positive community sentiment, press reviews have been very favourable with an 85% average score on Metacritic, where the game is considered one of the best games of 2024, and one of the best strategy games of all time. Solium Infernum also holds an average score of 89% on OpenCritic, featuring in their 2024 Hall of Fame and Top 100 PC Games of All Time.

In Solium Infernum, players assume the role of one of Hell’s eight great Archfiends. They must outwit and outmanoeuvre their rivals to claim the vacant Infernal Throne through the mastery of devious political and military strategy. With a wealth of tactics awaiting their disposal, players have to bluff, backstab, and sow betrayal on their path to victory.

The game boasts diverse multiplayer modes, accommodating both time-strapped players and those seeking extended strategic encounters. Asynchronous multiplayer matches support up to six players with turns taken across several days or weeks and requiring just a few minutes to play every day. For strategy fans favouring immediate action, real-time multiplayer is also available.

Stellaris The Machine Age Expansion Trailer

2024/03/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Paradox Interactive today announced The Machine Age, a robotic expansion coming soon to the sci-fi strategy game Stellaris. Players overcome biological limitations of mind and flesh by developing their mechanical empires, as well as face a new endgame crisis and utilize cybertronic origins.

The Machine Age includes a range of additional reactive portraits, Civics, superstructures, Populations Traits, and music tracks.

Highwater Out Now

2024/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

How do you cope with a world-ending climate catastrophe? By taking a super relaxing boat trip! The megachill developers at Demagog Studio have announced that the award-winning narrative-driven adventure / strategy hybrid Highwater has landed on Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store today. Download the game during launch week to enjoy a 20% discount.

Winner of the Gold NYX Awards for Best PC Visual Art and Best PC Indie, Highwater has players float freely across vast waterways with a group of eccentric pals as they attempt to sneak onto a rumored rocket to Mars and begin new lives on the red planet. Use classic turn-based combat and items in your nautical environment, like oars, harpoons, fishing rods and more, to sideline the seafaring scoundrel you’ll encounter on your voyage.

When the waves have settled, soak in the sights and turn up the cozy vibes with Pirate Radio’s original zen tunes. Who said the end of the world had to be so dry?

Amid the Great Climate Catastrophe, a flooded safe zone called Hightower rests between the world’s only remaining dry regions: the ravaged War Zone and the fortified ultra-rich city of Alphaville. What’s left of humanity will drown soon.

When protagonist Nikos hears rumors of a rocket to Mars, he decides to set sail on a make-or-break journey across the War Zone, over Alphaville’s impenetrable walls, and onto what he hopes is his ticket to survival. Can he make it there in one piece? Probably not. It’s a good thing he’ll enlist the help of a few buddies along the way.

Together with Nikos’ misfit crew, players can discover islands, gather resources, and battle insurgents using a turn-based combat system designed to reward the high sea’s best tacticians and puzzle solvers. Tactfully interact with the environment to change the tide in a moment’s notice. Knock down a tree, ram a shopping cart, or duck behind a worn out car – those sailor scum won’t know what hit them.

Will you make it to Mars or settle for a watery grave? It’s time to hoist the anchor and set sail, rocketman.

“Highwater tells an emotional story about friendships and survival in a flooded post-apocalyptic world equally disturbing and beautiful,” said Rogue CEO Matt Casamassina. “And it belongs to a much larger universe that spans three self-contained games.”

Highwater is the first chronologically in a trilogy of games set in a shared Demagog Studio-developed universe. The others, Golf Club Nostalgia and The Cub, complete the series.

Atmospheric adventure Highwater is out now across Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Download the game during launch week to enjoy a 20% discount. For more information on Rogue Games, follow us on Twitter, join the conversation on Discord, and visit us on the official Rogue Games website.

DreadXP Bringing Horror to PAX East 2024

2024/03/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Leading independent games publisher DreadXP is excited to bring a large portion of its catalog, including upcoming releases, to play on the show floor of PAX East 2024. The horror-focused company is known for its successful fan-acclaimed releases, and recently announced that it’s publishing Paranormal Activity: Found Footage, the video game based on the world-renowned films. Set on uplifting the community of independent game developers, DreadXP works every day to find great games and bring them to the spotlight they deserve. The publisher is bringing its horror magic to PAX East and will be showcasing The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition, Dread Delusion, and Heartworm, in addition to a few upcoming launches along with some previously released titles, and will feature some of the game developers behind these games at its booth.

Having completed your degree in mortuary sciences, you have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary. Over the past several months, you have logged many hours aiding the Mortician in daily tasks along with learning the ins and outs of the embalming process as well as how to properly handle and care for the deceased.

Late one night, you are called into work to handle some embalmings. Death doesn’t keep day time hours. But there is something different about these bodies because there is something different about you. The phone rings with the Mortician on the other end. The rumors are true, and you can not leave.

The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition will be playable on PC and PS5 ahead of its console launch on all platforms later this summer. Brian Clarke, developer of The Mortuary Assistant, as well as Paranormal Activity: Found Footage, and Co-Director of DreadXP, will be available there every day for questions and interviews.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic – and change the world through your choices.

Dread Delusion will feature an up-to-date version of the Early Access build.

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives. These features combine with an emotional and psychologically-focused narrative to compose a nostalgia-charged love letter to genre progenitors Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Dino Crisis.

The public Steam demo of Heartworm will be available to play at the show. Vincent Adinolfi, Lead Developer of Heartworm, will be available for questions and interviews at the booth on Friday the 22nd.

Police Simulator: Patrol Officers Gets Major Update

2024/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Three exciting new features are being released today for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers! The popular police simulation from publisher astragon Entertainment and developer Aesir Interactive is receiving its thirteenth free content update with the First Aid Update, which allows police officers to provide First Aid directly on site, along with many other improvements. In addition, the Warden Police Vehicle DLC is available from today, which supports officers with underbody lighting and LED displays in everyday police work. If you want to expand your vehicle fleet with more than just one vehicle, you can now purchase all previously released vehicle DLCs, including the brand new Warden Police Vehicle DLC, with the new Garage Bundle.

Actively supporting the emergency services

With The First Aid Update, injured civilians can have two different degrees of injury: slight and critical injuries. Players are now able to provide First Aid to injured people directly at the scene until the emergency services arrive. This includes performing CPR on unconscious or immobilized persons by pressing the indicated button at the right moment, as well as applying bandages to injured persons to treat their wounds. In the event of critical injuries, the emergency services will use a stretcher to transport the patient to the ambulance. In addition to First Aid, update 13 brings the option to the game to change the skins of your downloaded mods within the garage.

Secure accident scenes even more efficiently

The Warden Police Vehicle is equipped with an LED display on the roof of the vehicle. This display shows predefined texts for various situations: “DO NOT PASS” to prohibit other drivers from overtaking, “PULL OVER” to ask drivers ahead to pull over, or “ACCIDENT” to warn pedestrians of an accident scene and prevent them from crossing. In addition, special underbody lighting ensures that the vehicle is clearly visible even in the dark, which is particularly helpful when securing accidents during the night shift.

The possible uses of the Warden Police Vehicle are presented in the DLC’s release trailer:

The complete vehicle fleet with the new Garage Bundle

The new Garage Bundle offers all previously released vehicle DLCs for Police Simulator: Patrol Officers in one convenient package, including the brand new Warden Police Vehicle DLC:

  • Warden Police Vehicle DLC
  • Multipurpose Police Vehicle DLC
  • Urban Terrain Vehicle DLC
  • Compact Police Vehicle DLC
  • Guardian Police Vehicle DLC
  • Surveillance Police Vehicle DLC

Watch the Garage Bundle trailer to see all the vehicles in action once again:

The First Aid Update (update 13) is available now for free. The Warden Police Vehicle DLC can be purchased for 2.99€ / $2.99 USD or the regional equivalent on all platforms. The Garage Bundle, which contains all the vehicle DLCs released to date, is available at a special price of 11.99€ / $11.99 USD or the regional equivalent on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The main game is available for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. More details about upcoming features can be found on the Trello board.