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Star Trucker and Zet Zillions Available through End of Steam Next Fest

Raw Fury’s highly anticipated space trucking simulator, Star Trucker and roguelike deckbuilder, Zet Zillions are available to play through Steam Next Fest, which runs now until Monday, February 12 at 10am PT / 1pm ET.

Star Trucker blends the popular truck sim genre with a new and unique element: space! Take control of an intergalactic big rig in a galaxy with a retro-futuristic Americana vibe. Haul cargo, trade salvage and search for fame and fortune among the stars.

  • Through the Steam Next Fest demo, players can explore four sectors of the space highway and utilize the Paint Shop with options to customize their truck.
  • Raw Fury will also host two live streams on Steam, where players can find out more about the game. This includes a Q&A Session with Jay Britton, one of the voice actors in the game, on Tuesday, February 6 at 8AM PT / 5PM CET and a demo stream on Thursday, February 8 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET.

Zet Zillions is a single-player, story-based roguelike deckbuilder – and space extravaganza! Players use cards to conquer planets, helping Foam Gun and her planet-ship Baby Violence navigate vast space maps for a new home for humanity.

  • Through the Steam Next Fest demo, players can dive into the new Zet Zillions demo, which includes general improvements to the previously available playtest, including updated population mechanics and balance, new art and fusions, UI tweaks and more.
  • Raw Fury will also host two live streams on Steam, including a demo stream on Tuesday, February 6 at 9AM PT / 6PM CET, and a watch-and-learn stream on the basics of deckbuilding on Thursday, February 8 at 8AM PT / 5PM CET.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Gameplay Breakdown Trailer

Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are excited to unveil the official gameplay breakdown trailer for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. Discover all the core features of the game before playing this story-driven action-RPG, which blends compelling and personal narrative with a dynamic combat system. Take on the roles of two skilled ghost hunters and partners facing challenging decisions with profound consequences for both the living and the dead. Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launches on February 13 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with pre-orders open on all platforms now. Additionally, don’t miss out on the exclusive Collector’s Edition and Red Echoes Edition, available only on the Focus Store!

Unleash the Full Force of the Banishers

New Eden, 1695: Antea and Red are lovers and Banishers, trained spirit-hunters, protecting people from lingering specters. In a world full of occult danger, you’ll play as both characters, face difficult choices and make hard decisions while fighting all kinds of nightmarish creatures, combining Red’s weaponry with Antea’s spectral abilities.

In this new trailer, you’ll navigate the lands of New Eden, learning more about your purpose as Banishers and how to help lift the curse affecting its people – while dealing with your own tragedy as lovers: one living, one dead. Discover a mix of combat styles with Red’s rifle, sword, and firebane alongside Antea’s ethereal attacks. With her otherworldly skills, you’ll unveil the unseen and unleash devastating spiritual attacks, from teleportation to spectral damage zones. Switch characters effortlessly to create combos and powerful synergies as you face increasingly malicious foes.

Every soul you banish, every spirit you grant peace, every life you sacrifice to save Antea will inexorably guide you towards one ending or another. Will you be a merciful savior or a relentless Banisher?

World of Warships Celebrates Year of the Dragon

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the leading naval battle MMO World of Warships, is celebrating the Year of the Dragon with plenty of fiery content for Lunar New Year! Featuring a brand-new Lunar New Year Event Pass that features two progression lines, players can dive into a special collaboration with content creator TheRussianBadger. This jam-packed update also sees submarine and anti-submarine warfare changes, the return of Airship Escort, and a new campaign featuring USS Enterprise.

To usher in the Year of the Dragon, World of Warships has introduced a brand-new Event Pass to commemorate the occasion. Packed with two progression lines split across 20 levels each, players can unlock an array of rewards, including Lunar Warrior camouflages, Commanders, special containers, flags, economic bonuses and more!

Of the progression lines available, one line features content made in collaboration with popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, TheRussianBadger. Rewards include a beautifully designed CLAWSTROPHOBIC commemorative flag, a special TheRussianBadgerCommander equipped with a unique voiceover, and the USS LOBSTERMINATOR permanent camouflage for New Mexico.

Submarines and Anti-Submarine Warfare Updates

February’s update also brings a plethora of changes to improve interactions between submarines. Submarines and surface ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) will be receiving refreshes, with certain lines receiving the “Depth Charge Airstrike” consumable, and the “Submarine Surveillance” consumable.

Collision warning messages will now also appear for submerged submarines. If players are within two kilometres of another underwater submarine they will be notified, even if the enemy vessel cannot be visibly seen. Additionally, the turning circle radius of all submarines has been improved, allowing players to manoeuvre and reposition themselves with ease in the heat of battle.

The Return of Airship Escort and a New Campaign for USS Enterprise

Airship Escort lands back in the game as a temporary game type for two weeks. Beginning February 22, two teams of 12 will work together to guide their allied airship to its designated destination, all while protecting it from opponents. Victory can be achieved either by reaching the terminus or eliminating every enemy vessel off the battlefield.

Rounding out World of Warships’ February update is a special event dedicated to Tier VIIIpremium aircraft сarrier USS Enterprise. Running for six weeks, Enterprise: The Grey Ghost Campaign gives players the opportunity to advance through mission chains, earning various rewards such as a USS Enterprise flag, Grey Ghost patch, and Enterprise tokens that can be used in the Armoury. Upon completing the campaign, players will unlock the ability to get the USS Enterprise via the Armoury or Premium Shop.

You can find the full patch notes here.

Maniac Announcement Trailer

Maniac wreaks havoc across the Steam Next Fest this week! Maniac puts pure chaos into the player’s hands. Time to take out your aggression on the unsuspecting community. Can you survive the cops, loot, and destroy your way to maniacal glory?

Skystone Games is excited to show Maniac, a fast-paced rogue-lite shooter that blends the wild destruction of games like Grand Theft Auto with the addictive ‘just one more try’ nature of Vampire Survivors. Whether running around in a shootout with the police, or driving a bus into oncoming traffic, Maniac allows players to cause total anarchy.

Download the Maniac Demo on Steam Next Fest this week and crash your way into society with no rules to worry about.

V Rising PlayStation 5 Announcement Trailer

Swedish game developer Stunlock Studios has announced that their hotly anticipated open-world fantasy survival game V Rising will be coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 later this year.

Following V Rising’s rewarding Early Access period on PC with more than 3.9M copies sold and sitting on an impressive 88% positive reviews on Steam, the PlayStation launch marks V Rising and Stunlock Studio’s first step in expanding beyond the PC space into the world of consoles. Partnering with Sony and with additional support from Auroch Digital, Stunlock Studios has focused on creating optimal console gameplay with UI improvements, DualSense game controller support, and a much smoother overall experience that will benefit all players regardless of their platform choice.

“As a lifelong gamer, playing V Rising on the PS5 has been a standout experience for me,” said Rickard Frisegård, CEO of Stunlock Studios. “This launch is a significant milestone for Stunlock Studios, as we’ve leveraged Unity technology to push boundaries and elevate our game to new heights. We’re excited for both our dedicated fans and newcomers to embark on this epic vampire journey. With the help of our partners, we’re not just launching a game; we’re setting the stage to keep on rising!”

Darfall Announcement Trailer

Paradox Interactive, a publisher and developer of deep and strategic games for cerebral players, today announces their collaboration with SquareNite to publish Darfall, a roleplaying strategy game with settlement-building mechanics that will be released in Early Access in 2024 under the Paradox Arc publishing initiative.

Darfall is a strategy game where you take control of a hero who must explore and adventure through the land to gain power while simultaneously managing a nascent village in its efforts to expand and grow into a larger town. However, as the sun sets, the dark forces plaguing the land unleash their minions against your base and it is your job as a hero to take a stand in defense of its home. Each night that the forces of evil are thwarted, the more dangerous and numerous the nighttime raids become.

With a mix of RPG, strategy, city-building, and a tower defense game, Darfall is sure to test the players’ mettle and resolve in their quest to hold back the tide of darkness.

For more information about Darfall, visit the Steam page here.

Earthlock 2 – Official Cinematic Trailer

Independent developer Snowcastle Games unveiled their reworked vision for in-development RPG, EARTHLOCK 2, this week with a brand new cinematic trailer, along with details on how the game will allow you to transform barron deserts into bursting oasis’ full of life and take control of cool customisable vehicles called Desert Ships.

In EARTHLOCK 2, you, alongside a band of voyagers, stand at the precipice of danger and glory. A vast desert of mystery and possibility awaits for you to explore and transform into an Oasis full of life. You will explore this world with your trusty Desert Ship. The ship starts out as a humble mode of transportation, but with time and effort, it will become your mobile base of operations, and instill fear into your enemies in the desert. Rise to become the most formidable Explorer of Umbra!

JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH – Launch Trailer

Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today released a new trailer for JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH, a 3D action brawler based on the wildly popular manga and anime JUJUTSU KAISEN. JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH is coming to PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, and PC via Steam® on February 2.

In JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH, players can save the world in style by choosing from a variety of costumes—dress up the iconic cast of JUJUTSU KAISEN in school uniforms, casual apparel and much more. Being cursed with demonic powers doesn’t mean heading to battlefield without the hottest fashion!

The first JUJUTSU KAISEN console game ever made, JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH lets fans relive the story and action of the anime’s first season, as well as the movie JUJUTSU KAISEN 0, where Yuji Itadori, Yuta Okkotsu and a cast of unforgettable characters defend humanity against monsters known as Curses in modern-day Japan. The game remains faithful to the anime’s original work through visuals inspired by the series’ distinct aesthetics, intense action and explosive animations. JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH boasts a roster featuring sixteen fan-favorite characters, including Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Kento Nanami, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, Maki Zen’in, Aoi Todo, Mahito, and Ryomen Sukuna.

To learn more about the game, please visit https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/jujutsu-kaisen-cursed-clash

Don’t Be Afraid 2 Announcement Trailer

Eneida Games and Cat-astophe have spine-chilling news: Don’t Be Afraid 2 is creeping to PC this summer! This sequel to the 2020 nerve-racking hit, Don’t Be Afraid, continues the tale of David, plunging him into a fresh, blood-curdling mystery. Dare to explore a mansion shrouded in shadows, where mind-bending puzzles and a monstrous entity – that’s more than just a bump in the night – await. Those who dare can wishlist on Steam.

“David’s story has only just started, and we’re excited to step back into his shoes and show what happens to the young man who fought so hard to survive,” said Krzysztof Szymański, narrative director. Don’t Be Afraid 2 explores how living through something terrible changes you. It’s a game about trauma and violence and what it takes to survive a nightmare.”

Don’t Be Afraid 2 masterfully stitches together a tapestry of haunting puzzles, exploration, and facing your worst nightmares. For years, David has tried to cope with the trauma of his early childhood. While unable to move on, he’s sucked into a new mystery when his psychiatrist recommends he goes back to the start of his misery– with dire consequences.

Echoing the nostalgic terror of early 2000s ‘escape the room’ games, Don’t Be Afraid 2 balances horror and puzzle elements to create an immersive experience. David’s objective is to solve puzzles to escape the house while avoiding the clutches of a crazy and deranged monster toying with his life.