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Truck & Logistics Simulator Out Now

2023/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Truck & Logistics Simulator, the open-world transportation simulator with cross-platform multiplayer from the sim vets at Aerosoft and developer Simula Games, completes its delivery with a version 1.0 launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One today. The simulator is already available on Nintendo Switch.

Manage a fledgling logistics company with a handful of forklifts to its name on an immersive journey to transform it into an industry titan. Tackle missions and challenges to fund the acquisition of everything from delivery vans to heavy trucks. Master over 30 vehicles, each with realistic physics and damage systems, as well as fully detailed interiors, while facing multi-step delivery missions where the right vehicle is the key to success.

Use profits from completed jobs to customize each vehicle in the fleet to match personal preference or address specific mission parameters. Load up vans and trucks with precious cargo and travel to the delivery point, avoiding speed cameras and police patrols on the lookout for reckless drivers eager to cut corners and expedite deliveries. Learn the intricacies of each vehicle with steering wheel support on PC and consoles for added immersion.

A work order shared is a burden lessened, so team up for greater profits in cross-platform multiplayer that supports up to 24 simultaneous drivers. Collaborate on multiplayer-specific jobs like escorting heavy transport convoys with specialized equipment. Explore the world with a partner to unearth hidden secrets across a diverse environment, experiencing waterways, rural hills, and industrious metroplexes throughout the full day/night cycle.

“Truck & Logistics Simulator fans know to expect a high-fidelity experience from their developers,” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “We are excited to bring the 1.0 release onto platforms today, giving the community the meaty experience their appetite demands from simulation games.”

Truck & Logistics Simulator version 1.0 launches today on Steam for Windows PC for $19.95/€19.95 and digitally on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One for $29.99/€29.99. The retail box version releases on December 7th. It features English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian, and Simplified Chinese-language support.

Panzer Corps 2 Axis Operations 1946 is Out Now

2023/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Experience World War II rewritten. The new major expansion Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations – 1946 for the popular turn-based strategy game has launched today on Steam. Renowned strategy publisher Slitherine invites players to explore a tantalizing ahistorical take on a massive Axis invasion of the United States with a new in-depth campaign, thirty new scenarios, hosts of new units, and more.

Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations – 1946 uses the ahistorical campaign path established in previous expansions as a springboard, offering a massive and original strategic campaign exploring a joint German-Japanese invasion of the continental United States. It is the final, grand instalment and a fitting climatic ending for all those players who took the first steps in Panzer Corps 2 ahistorical campaigning.

To bring the necessary level of authenticity to this major expansion, expert historical consultants ensured all the details in this “what if” campaign were up to scratch. This means Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations – 1946’s thirty new ahistorical campaign scenarios are anchored in a believable context, from the Battle of San Francisco, Alamo 1946, or the Second Battle of Wichita.

Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations – 1946 is specifically designed to welcome new players next to returning veterans. A new tiered objective system is featured. Primary objectives influence campaign progression and are created to be manageable for all players. Bonus objectives are off the beaten path, purely optional, with players rewarded with extra prestige resources. Lastly, Elite objectives give an exciting, extra challenge, including massively overpowered enemy armies.

Players of Panzer Corps 2: Axis Operations – 1946 have the option to import their core forces, which completed the previous Axis Operation 1945 East campaign. They can also opt to use a preset core force to launch the Axis Operations 1946 Amerika campaign directly. Imported forces can seek additional challenges through increased difficulty settings, advanced game modes, and elite objectives. Preset forces contain a balanced amount of experienced units plus a variety of heroes suitable for new and returning players.

Drowned Lake Extended Reveal Trailer

2023/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

During today’s PC Gaming Show, indie developer Monumental Collab and publisher CRITICAL REFLEX revealed a new trailer officially announcing Drowned Lake, a story-driven horror fishing game with survival elements in development for PC. Pilot a boat into the heart of the forest and investigate its ominous waters to fish out the terrifying secrets hidden in the darkness. Unravel the truth in a mystery told from three unique perspectives, inspired by the legends and nightmares of Brazilian folklore and influenced with a retro VHS aesthetic.

Deep in Brazil’s coastal forest is the Drowned Lake, an area of folk tales and legends, where many who trespass never return. When Bento, a student in his twenties, goes missing in this sinister place, it sets off a twisted story to discover the truth. Explore your surroundings by boat from a top-down perspective, collecting evidence with a fishing rod, while solving puzzles in first-person adventure-like segments. But try to avoid disturbing these troubled waters too much. Remember: you’re not safe here.

Key Features

  • A Non-linear Horror Story, Told From Three Perspectives: Explore the most forbidding reaches of the forest as a firefighter, a journalist and an elderly fisherman. Unravel the mystery and each character’s true motives in an interactive narrative where your choices matter.
  • Scour Dark Waters for the Truth: Collect evidence and uncover what hides beneath the surface of the Drowned Lake by exploring, fishing, investigating, and solving puzzles.
  • Beware Making Noise: As you probe the forest’s farthest depths, your choices and actions may increase your noise level, attracting unwanted attention from the horrors of the night.
  • Discover the Nightmares of Brazilian Folklore: Experience a tragic, twisted tale inspired by the unique melting pot of Brazilian culture and mythology.
  • Investigate in First-Person Mode: Navigate narrow areas, complete intricate puzzles, and experience the true terrors the darkness hides in first-person POV sections inspired by escape rooms and classic horror games.

Drowned Lake builds on the success of Monumental Collab’s Our Lady of the Drowned Lake, an original nautical horror experience created for the 2022 GMTK Game Jam. The development team has a shared passion for weird horror, producing multiple experiences for game jams over the years. The studio most recently released the free found-footage horror game TELEFORUM, which launched earlier this year to “Very Positive” player reviews on Steam.

Horror-Themed Pinball M Out Now

2023/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Brace yourselves, horror aficionados and pinball enthusiasts! Zen Studios, the pinball wizards behind the acclaimed Pinball FX series, today unleash a new nightmare into the pinball realm with their new spine-tingling pinball platform – Pinball M. Prepare to tilt into terror as Zen Studios horrifies PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and the Epic Games Store with Pinball M – TODAY! Pinball M will launch on Nintendo Switch on December 28.

Pinball M boasts a sinister lineup of pinball tables available day one, designed to keep players on the edge of their seats from the moment they plunge into the darkness. Prepare to face your deepest fears with Zen’s own Wrath of the Elder Gods – Director’s Cut, Dead by Daylight Pinball, Chucky’s Killer Pinball, and The THING Pinball in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences. To complete the launch table lineup, Duke Nukem’s Bigshot Pinball delivers a wild and uninhibited extravaganza, complete with bubble gum.

But the horror doesn’t stop there! Pinball M introduces never-before-seen features that will plunge players even deeper into the nightmarish realms.

Play Corners

With Play Corners, the haunting ambiance of each table creeps beyond the gameplay, immersing you in 3D environments in the table menus. You can customize your Play Corners with an array of chilling decorative elements that can be earned through gameplay, making the perfect space to reflect your own twisted tastes.

Profile Banners

Pinball M also touts a multitude of other new and malevolent features that will keep even the most experienced pinball players wickedly entertained. Player profiles become their own personal banner of horror, as you customize with a wide range of haunting options showcasing your unique and terrifying identity.

New Challenges

Engage the tables like never before in the Dread Challenge and Shiver Challenge. Reach the point threshold in Dread to give yourself another minute to reach the next one. Accumulate and survive as long as you can. Can you brave the Shiver Challenge? The table lights dim to almost total darkness and you have to navigate your ball based on your instincts.

Community Features

With Pinball M, pinball is no longer a solitary gaming experience. Players can engage in a variety of new community features where modes like the Nightmare Trails await! Each day, random objectives materialize to torment and test players, accompanied by separate daily leaderboards that intensify the spirit of competition.

This is just the beginning of the horrors that await in Pinball M. Stay tuned for spine-chilling updates, as additional pinball tables are planned to release later this year with more expected to come in 2024.

Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in the darkness and unleash your pinball prowess in Pinball M. Get ready to tilt into terror like never before! For more information visit www.pinballm.com.

About Zen Studios

Zen Studios is a leading global producer and publisher of interactive entertainment software for all major digital game platforms. Recognized as one of the premier gaming studios in the world, Zen has worked with some of the most iconic entertainment studios, including Lucasfilm, Marvel Entertainment, NBC Universal, and FOX Digital Entertainment.

Zen’s Pinball FX franchise has defined video game pinball excellence since 2007, and critically acclaimed titles like Circus Electrique and Operencia: The Stolen Sun have proven its devotion to creating captivating RPGs. Zen Studios joined Saber Interactive in November 2020. For more information on Zen’s library of titles, visit zenstudios.com.

New Cycle Release Date Trailer

2023/12/01
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Core Engage and Daedalic Entertainment are proud to announce that the developer’s debut title, New Cycle, will launch into Early Access on January 18th, 2024. The survival city-builder is set on a post-apocalyptic Earth ravaged by solar flares and reduced to settlements reminiscent of early civilization. Players must take lessons and knowledge of the past into each new day, hoping to carry forward into a future for humanity.

Watch the release date trailer for New Cycle here:

New Cycle is a dieselpunk-inspired city-builder with an emphasis on survival. You are the leader of a small group of settlers seeking refuge after a catastrophic solar flare desolated the Earth. You start with only a basic settlement, a few hungry workers, and many unfulfilled needs. Over time, as your population grows, new challenges for your colony will emerge —fluctuations in morale, disease outbreaks, power losses, and resource demands will all test your capabilities as a leader. Nothing is ever certain, but each new day is another opportunity to rebuild what was lost and return humanity’s dominion over the earth.

Looking into the bright dawn of Early Access in January, Turkish developers Core Engage are excited to inject fresh energy into the survival city-building genre by elevating tried and true hallmarks both narratively and mechanically. With the unique crisis component around the sun and climate changes reminiscent of today’s ecological concerns, New Cycle honors the existing elements while entertaining innovation in light of the new world and circumstances. Early Access will feature two different gameplay modes (campaign and sandbox), three different biomes, 54 buildings, 47 producible resources, three classes of society, eight different stages of development, and an inventory of 3D assets divided into three main eras and art style approaches.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn New Trailer

2023/11/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

A44 Games, in collaboration with publisher Kepler Interactive, unveiled the stunning new gameplay trailer for their highly anticipated gods-slaying Action-RPG, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn at this year’s PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted. Scheduled for release in Summer 2024, the game is set to send players on a journey only they can survive on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store).

Watch the brand-new trailer:

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn takes place in a breathtakingly beautiful yet perilous open world where magic and guns collide. Taking control of Nor Vanek, alongside her mystical companion, Enki, players find themselves in a relentless battle against the gods and their menacing army of the dead. They must hone their combat skills using an enthralling mix of gunpowder and magic to reclaim the lost City of Dawn as the world around them plunges into chaos. Switch seamlessly from magic to weapons-based combat and partner with Enki to deliver devastating attacks on towering enemies. As the gods seek to rule over everything they call home, Nor must become more than a soldier if she’s to save humanity.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn launches on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), in Summer 2024. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn will also be available day one with Xbox Game Pass. For more information visit www.playflintlock.com.

Resident Evil 4 VR Mode Launch Trailer

2023/11/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Got something new for ya, stranger! Resident Evil™ 4 VR Mode is welcoming players to enter the world of survival horror on Dec. 8, 2023. Step into the boots of Leon S. Kennedy and experience his action-packed journey closer than ever with PlayStation®VR2. This immersive new way to enjoy the award-winning title will be available as free DLC for all PlayStation®5 owners of Resident Evil™ 4.

A free demo for Resident Evil 4 VR Mode is creeping to the PlayStation™ Store the same day. The Resident Evil 4 VR Mode Gameplay Demo provides a 360° look at the game’s opening and new features, including the Shooting Range, where players can experiment with weapons and get a feel for the realistic controls.

Resident Evil 4 VR Mode supports the full main story campaign and delivers an added level of immersion to Leon S. Kennedy’s harrowing rescue mission. The experience lets players see the terrifying world directly through Leon’s eyes and soak in his surroundings with the 4K HDR display of PlayStation VR2. Resident Evil 4 VR Mode further enhances the atmosphere with 3D audio so players can hear the threats lurking around every corner.

In addition to grounding players in this hostile environment, Resident Evil 4 VR Mode heightens the realism with PlayStation VR2 Sense™ technology. The intuitive controls provide new ways to interact with the world. Weapons can be handled with natural motions, including unique gestures for reloading specific firearms, such as handguns, shotguns, and rifles. This also extends to the game’s enhanced knife action for those close encounters.

Resident Evil 4 VR Mode also features a Shooting Range mode that provides a training ground to help players hone their combat skills by testing out the aiming, firing, and reload mechanics for each weapon.

Resident Evil 4 is available now across PlayStation 5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. The title is also set to debut on iPhone 15 Pro and all iPads and Macs with the M1 chip or later on Dec. 20, 2023.

PAYDAY 3 Legacy Heists Launch Trailer

2023/11/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Deep Silver and Starbreeze today announced that PAYDAY 3, the ultimate co-op heist shooter fantasy, is rewarding players with some vaulted gems with the Legacy Patch (1.0.2) releasing today.

This major update for PAYDAY 3 brings back fan-favorite heists from PAYDAY 2, known as Legacy Heists, allowing players to relive the thrill and excitement of these classic missions in the franchise’s latest entry, complete with new and additional features.

Cook Off and Turbid Station (Murky Station in PAYDAY 2) have been reimagined to fit the recently launched title, providing a smooth gameplay experience that works alongside the features found in PAYDAY 3.

Today’s Legacy Patch (1.0.2) for PAYDAY 3 offers:

  • Two Legacy Heists (Cook Off & Turbid Station)
  • The Transporter skill line
  • First-person interaction animations
  • In-game weapon inspect
  • Added Infamy Points to heist payouts
  • The “Under Wraps” mask
  • The “Compact7 Lycan” preset weapon
  • 200+ bug fixes and many balancing and quality-of-life improvements

Continuing with its Year-1 post launch content, PAYDAY 3 players can also look forward to the release of Syntax Error this December.

The four most well-known clown-masked criminals in recent video game history returned from retirement last September in PAYDAY 3 on PC via PC Game Pass, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, as well as Xbox Series X|S, on Console Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and GeForce Now.

For more information about PAYDAY 3, please visit: https://www.paydaythegame.com

Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior Launch Trailer

2023/11/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Rebellion, one of the world’s most successful independent video game developers and publishers, has today released Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior, a new VR game for Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro which takes you behind enemy lines for the ultimate immersive World War II sniping experience. The launch trailer is available to watch here.

Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior is available to buy now on the Meta Quest Store for $14.99.

Developed in partnership with Just Add Water, Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior features a full story-driven campaign as you relive the memories of the Partisan, a former Italian resistance soldier. Take on the fight to banish the Nazi forces from your homeland and uncover Nazi wonder-weapons that must be destroyed along with those behind the plans.

In addition to the full-length campaign, there are two new game modes: Sniper Hunt and Last Stand. Sniper Hunt is an intense game of cat and mouse that pits you against expert Nazi snipers. Ambush a patrol to lure out a crack enemy sniper and engage in a nail-biting duel. Then relocate, collect ammo and prepare to face the next expert marksman that the enemy has to offer.

Last Stand sees you digging in against waves of enemies. You will have to gather weapons and ammunition, and set traps, before deciding on your strategy to defeat the oncoming forces. Will your strategy be to run and gun, or defend a single location? Either way, there are only two options: survive or die.

The immersion offered by virtual reality helps to greatly enhance the gunplay and handling in all game modes. Hold your sniper rifle with both hands, bring the scope to your eye and hold your breath as you prepare to take the perfect shot. Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior also features new weaponry including the M1 Garand, a fan favorite from the Sniper Elite series.

Game features:

  • Riveting Campaign
  • Hyper immersive gunplay
  • Sniper Hunt pits you against expert Nazi sharpshooters
  • Hold the line in Last Stand against ever increasing waves of enemies
  • Authentic World War II weaponry
  • Experience the brutality of X-Ray Kill Cam in VR
  • Wide range of difficulty, comfort and control options, including sitting/standing
  • Feel those bullets hit with ProTubeVR and bHaptics support

MicroProse to Publish Boat Crew

2023/11/30
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Boat Crew, a captivating action-strategy game immersed in the tumultuous setting of the Pacific War, proudly announces MicroProse as their publishing partner.

Developed by Tabbing Tabby, Boat Crew presents a dynamic, open campaign where players’ decisions intricately weave the game’s narrative. Engaging gamers to balance tactical precision with strategic finesse, the game enables the customization of boats and care for crew members amidst the challenges of wartime action.

Boat Crew’s gameplay spans scripted challenge missions and a dynamic campaign. In challenges, players fulfil objectives to succeed, while the Campaign’s victory hinges on accumulating Victory Points, earned by strategic conquests and significant target eliminations. This flexible approach empowers players to shape their journey across the Solomon Islands’ battleground.

Inspired by the Mosquito Fleet of WWII, each combat encounter in Boat Crew poses dangers and opportunities for players, emphasizing tactical brilliance over sheer firepower. The game caters to those seeking asymmetrical challenges, naval enthusiasts, and players drawn to the allure of being the underdog amidst formidable odds.  While steeped in historical inspiration, Boat Crew offers a dynamic campaign that diverges from strict historical accuracy, providing players with varied choices rather than adhering to a predetermined historical progression.

  • Dynamic & Open Campaign: Boat Crew offers a dynamically open campaign where player decisions intricately shape the narrative. Raiding enemy bases, protecting allies, and engaging in daring missions across the Solomon Islands influence the course of the war, providing players with diverse, impactful choices in their strategic conquests.
  • Tactical Depth & Strategy: Balancing tactical acumen with strategic prowess, players navigate the challenging wartime environment, customizing their boats and effectively managing their crew to overcome powerful adversaries. The game emphasizes maneuvering and better tactics over sheer firepower, presenting an engaging challenge for players seeking asymmetrical gameplay.
  • Historical Inspiration: Inspired by the Mosquito Fleet of WWII, Boat Crew immerses players in the perilous Pacific War. Each combat encounter with the lightly armored PT Boat poses dangers and opportunities, inviting players to relish in the underdog role, overcome unfavorable odds, and strategically retreat to live to fight another day.
  • Accessible Realism: Rooted in historical context but not bound by strict historical accuracy, Boat Crew offers a dynamic campaign diverging from linear historical progression. This approach grants players the freedom to make impactful choices, sacrificing strict historical fidelity for a more diverse and player-driven experience.
  • Engaging Crew Management: Beyond naval battles, players must manage their crew, balancing risk assessment and caring for the team’s well-being. Boat Crew caters to players drawn to leadership roles, where nurturing the crew’s skills and making tactical decisions define the path to victory amidst the chaos of war.