Make sure it’s in your diaries: a new edition of NACON Connect will take place on 29 February at 19:00 CET. The French games publisher will use this conference as an opportunity to make some new announcements, and share with gamers from all over the globe new info on its two activities: video games and gaming accessories.
This new edition is set to feature 30 minutes of all-new videos showcasing the company’s accessories, as well as its action-adventure, sports and simulation games, including: Ravenswatch, Crown Wars: The Black Prince, GreedFall II: The Dying World, Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the new game based on the world of Terminator™, plus a few other announcements. The conference is set to be followed by a post-show, during which the developers of GreedFall II will share some new info about the game on their Twitch page.
Gamers can log in at the end of the conference on Steam to check out more gameplay from their favourite titles.
Visit NACON’s official channels on 29 February at 7:00 PM CET / 10 AM PST to follow the announcements and share your reactions live. #NACONCONNECT
Get ready to embark on a thrilling scientific adventure! Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, the latest creation from Focus Entertainment and Saber Interactive, the renowned studio behind MudRunner and SnowRunner, reveals an exciting new trailer that gives an overview of all the content awaiting you in the year following the launch on March 5, 2024 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
In addition to extra content and an early unlock of the game, Year 1 Edition and the Supreme Edition owners will enjoy access to four seasons of dedicated content spread across the year. Each one of them gives access to new scouts and trucks, specialists with unique capacities helping you to succeed in every mission, and never-seen-before high-tech tools.
Enjoy a huge batch of explorations
All of these vehicles, equipment and companions will allow you to overcome an enormous program of new missions. Every season included in the Year 1 Pass adds dozens of fresh explorations, totaling over 100 in all. Explore unknown zones in Arizona and the Carpathians, altered by violent earthquakes, in order to uncover the mysteries of a buried ancient civilization. Roam into rocky and green landscapes, and go even deeper into secret mines and caverns, abandoned in time, and try to progress in these cramped paths, which is a feature never seen before in the Runner Series.
Conquer the wilderness with friends!
With Year 1 and Supreme Editions containing thrilling paid content, players also benefit from free content and updates, including the highly anticipated co-op mode! Whether you prefer small-scale adventuring or venturing forth with up to four players, you can share gadgets and information, help each other and tackle perilous situations. Use your tools, your team spirit and your will to help science and conquer the wilderness together.
Expeditions: A MudRunner Game will be available on March 5, 2024, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-order the Supreme Edition and Year 1 Edition now on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and Epic Games Store to get your hands on exclusive content and an early unlock to the game 96 hours before its release! Pre-orders on the Nintendo Switch will be coming soon. For more information, check out the game’s page on the Focus Store.
Forza Motorsport Update 5 is now available across Xbox consoles, Windows PC, Steam, and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Update 5 adds new content and features into Forza Motorsport along with some fixes and events. The update is available from 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday February 14, with Spotlight cars and new events kicking off from Thursday February 15.
Some of the highlights for Update 5 include:
The addition of the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife track, the 12.9-mile testament to racing history
4 new Spotlight cars
4 new Car Pass cars
The new Career Ringer Tour, race some of the most renowned and modern German cars in epic showdowns
The new German Automotive Open Tour Career Series
Big fixes and other updates
And more!
For a full list of all the new changes, including the new cars and complete patch notes, check out this post on Forza.net.
Indie publisher and developer Firenut Games is thrilled to announce Shines Over: The Damned, a dark horror adventure game coming exclusively to PlayStation 5 in Spring 2024.
Shines Over: The Damned is a unique adventure experience where your senses will be tested and your reality questioned. Immerse yourself in a mysterious and terrifying world where scares, tension and environmental puzzles surround you, and danger lies in wait.
You have no name, no weapons. There are no friends to protect you. You are alone except for your faithful dog, who will guide you through this dark world and stay by your side.
Beware of the horrors that await you in Shines Over: The Damned. You have been warned. . .
Meta players will soon be able to step into the shoes of a deadly assassin when the ultra-intense Tiger Blade launches for Quest 2/3/Pro headsets. Developer Ikimasho and publisher Big Sugar are thrilled to confirm Tiger Blade will release 22nd February on the Meta Store. The game is available to pre-order now with a 10% discount: http://bit.ly/TigerBladeOnQuest
Created by Paris-based developer Ikimasho, Tiger Blade is an on-rails adrenaline punch of gun and sword combat that evokes the spirit and excitement of arcade classic, Time Crisis. Designed for fast, high energy, high intensity sessions, Tiger Blade demands skill, focus, and quick reflexes.
The sleepy little town of Providence invites you to visit it on a whole new platform! Today, the popular, relaxing mail carrier sim Lake is out now on Nintendo Switch!
Travel back to 1986 and take on the role of 40-something-year-old Meredith, who leaves the fast-paced drudgery of her big city life and returns to her quiet, rustic hometown. During her two-week stay in the beautiful lakeside community of Providence Oaks, Oregon, she’ll fill in for her father – the local mail carrier – where she will not only deliver letters and parcels to new and old friendly faces but will also rekindle old friendships, make new ones, and maybe even find romance.
At the end of her vacation, will Meredith return to the big city, or will she choose a different path for her life? It’s up to players to steer the story how they see fit in this slice-of-life interactive game.
FuturLab and nDreams are thrilled to release The Muckingham Files – the first free, post-launch content update for PowerWash Simulator VR – available today on Meta Quest.
The Muckingham Files offers something for both newcomers and seasoned washers with new locations to explore, new stories to uncover, and new jobs to take on. From desert vistas to opulent Spanish villas, players will spray their way to squeaky-clean satisfaction across six new levels.
To celebrate the release of The Muckingham Files, PowerWash Simulator VR is now on sale for up to 25% off on the Meta Quest Store, making this the perfect time for would-be washers to get a head start on their spring cleaning.
PowerWash Simulator VR brings the good, clean fun of PowerWash Simulator into virtual reality. On its release in November 2023, PowerWash Simulator VR went straight in at the top of the Meta Quest Store charts and earned critical acclaim for the way the super smoothing gameplay was seamlessly integrated into VR.
Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are pleased to announce that Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden launched with critical acclaim on February 13. Discover how the intimate narrative Action-RPG conquered the hearts of players, with a current 4.75/5 player score on PlayStation, 4.9/5 on Xbox, and 89% user score on Steam, and garnered worldwide praise from the press in today’s Accolades trailer.
Immersing players in an atmospheric, lore-rich world, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden strikes a chord thanks to its engaging and well-written story, dynamic combat system and excellent character performances.
Focus Entertainment and DON’T NOD are thrilled by such a positive reception, and can’t wait to hear what players will share in the future, as they take on an emotionally moving journey between life, death, love and sacrifices.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store. Buy the game, grab its Collector’s Edition or the Red Echoes Edition, and sign up as a Focus member or subscribe to the newsletter to get the latest exclusive information and upcoming special offers for Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden and the entire Focus catalog.
The game developers are excited to announce that Hairdresser Simulator will be released on March 6th, 2024! Be sure to mark that day on your calendar and get ready to embark on hairdressing adventures. Game release date for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles is not set yet, but the developers are working hard to make it available to all players within two months after the PC release. The twisted world of hair soon will be open for exploration by all.
The developers have some more exciting information to share. Sometime after the release date, an additional content pack – Beards and Mustaches DLC – will be added to the game, absolutely free. This pack will allow players to explore the art of styling beards and mustaches in response to the growing interest in barbering trends. More information about the additional content can be found in the description below.
To ease the wait, a new teaser of Hairdresser Simulator has been released! This preview, consisting entirely of in-game footage, will take you on a visual journey through the possibilities of the hairdressing world waiting for you. Check it out to find out more about in-game mechanics, available hairdressing tools, and more!
On March 12th, Arrow Video brings Don Siegel’s classic western The Shootist to Blu-ray, featuring a new 2K remaster packed with bonus materials. In the legend’s final on-screen performance, John Wayne (Rio Bravo, True Grit, The Searchers) stars as J.B. Books, a one-time sheriff turned gunfighter who is facing the end of his life. As rumors spread about his final days, the gunslinger is besieged by outlaws attempting to take his life for a shot at fame. With the help of a young mentee (Ron Howard in an ACADEMY AWARD® nominated performance), Books is going to go out in the same manner he lived his life, guns blazing. The acclaimed film features an all-star cast, including Lauren Bacall, James Stewart, Richard Boone, John Carradine, Scatman Crothers, Richard Lenz, Harry Morgan, Sheree North and Hugh O’Brian.
The Blu-ray special features include a brand new audio commentary, essays, interviews, appreciations, an archival featurette; the theatrical trailer; an image gallery; a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork and more.
Next up, on March 19th, Arrow Video brings director Hideo Nakata’s Dark Water to 4K UHD for the first time. Nakata (Ringu, Ringu 2), one of the most influential filmmakers in the world, returns to the unique blend of supernatural and psychological thrills that brought J-Horror global acclaim. Recently divorced Yoshimi (Hitomi Kuroki), struggling to maintain custody of her daughter Ikuko (Rio Kanno/Asami Mizukawa in dual roles), moves into a dilapidated apartment complex to begin their lives anew. Strange occurrences begin as Ikuko is drawn to the darkest areas of the complex, and Yoshimi begins to have nightmarish visions. Equal parts haunting and horrifying, Dark Water is Nakata at his very best.
The 4K UHD special features include interviews, the original ‘making-of’ documentary; trailers and TV spots; a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork and more.
