The Devourer approaches… Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt, the single player stealth survival horror game from Villainous Games Studio, launches into Steam Early Access on July 26th. Rise as Luna Nova’s Warden and confront the shadows looming over the cursed village. Will you become the savior of the community, or fall victim to the endless hunt?
Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt takes horror in a new direction by blending the replayability of roguelites with the tension found across the genre. Step into the role of an appointed Warden tasked with gathering precious ambrosia throughout a sinister, nonlinear environment in order to seek salvation. Wardens are not alone in their search, as the Devourer lurks throughout the fields preying for its next victim. Wardens must take a deep breath and steady their heart rates if they hope to see dawn.
The hunt is ever-changing, so strategic decision-making and adaptability are vital when facing the Devourer. Before each night of the harvest, Wardens must decide how much health they are willing to sacrifice in order to gain advantageous tools found across the Farmlands of Luna Nova. Cards are drawn to determine the fate of the Wardens ahead of each night. Cards may bring peculiar abilities, a bit of welcomed luck, and modifiers that affect both the environment and the Devourer alike.
From the unnerving soundscapes to the grim surroundings, Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt features a macabre atmosphere for Wardens to embrace. Delve into the horrors of the dense, hand-drawn environments backed by a chilling score from composer Jeff Broadbent (Resident Evil, Assassin’s Creed). Become lost in the darkness, unaware of what lies in the shadows, ready to strike.
Seek salvation when Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt launches into Steam Early Access on July 26th. Throughout the Early Access period, Villainous Games Studio aims to engage with players in a collaborative development process and build a warm, enthusiastic community who all share a love for horror. Wishlist Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt on Steam today, and prepare for what lurks in the shadows.
Today’s Panel From Hell: Release Showcase marks the final chaotic live update show from Larian Studios before the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 on August 3. Streamed live from a medieval abbey with all the camp of a community theater production, the final Panel From Hell dives deep into everything from a customizable serial killer protagonist, to the importance of character identity, to the ability to wildshape into a dinosaur.
The Dark Urge
Over the past three weeks, Larian has left a breadcrumb trail of clues leading to the reveal of their final playable Origin character in the community-driven murder mystery Blood in Baldur’s Gate. While the community was ultimately murdered themselves, their last waking moments revealed their brutal killer and his mysterious companion: their murderer is the final playable Origin hero Dark Urge, by default an imposing dragonborn with alabaster skin and eyes that glare with the piercing gaze of a predator.
Unlike Baldur’s Gate 3’s other playable protagonists (Origins), the Dark Urge is a fully customizable character. Their class, appearance, species and gender are completely up to you – after all, evil can reside within anyone, irrespective of how they appear.
Stepping into the role of the Dark Urge, you’ll begin Baldur’s Gate 3 with your memory lost after an unfortunate encounter between a parasitic tadpole and your brain. Now all that’s left is an insatiable urge – an urge that makes itself known in your subconscious, through your deepest thoughts and in your dialogue options.
Followers of Blood in Baldur’s Gate will already be familiar with the Dark Urge’s simple but effective modus operandi: to murder brutally and indiscriminately. Driven to commit some of the most lurid acts of violence that you’ll encounter in the game, to play as the Dark Urge means to either indulge your most depraved impulses or attempt to resist them.
The Dark Urge is guided by Sceleritas Fel, voiced by Brian Bowles (narrator in Divinity: Original Sin 2). Fel is a vile and loyal servant who lives only to see the Dark Urge return to its rightful, bloodstained path. His words of encouragement are like a poison in your mind, fueling your impulses – but it’s a poison that tastes like honey, if you’re so inclined.
Despite your impulses as the Dark Urge, you are still a member of an adventuring party facing an arduous journey to Baldur’s Gate. Your party, in spite of your urges, will do its best to be there for you. For those party members you grow closest to, you can still form relationships and romances – but how they manifest compared to the others, however, is a tale only you can tell.
Orin the Red
Following earlier reveals of Lord Enver Gortash (Jason Isaacs) and General Ketheric Thorm (J.K. Simmons) as two of Baldur’s Gate 3’s central antagonists, today’s stream sees the reveal of the third and final antagonist: Orin the Red (Maggie Robertson), a shapeshifting murderess with the goal of painting the city of Baldur’s Gate in blood.
You’ll meet Orin soon enough, but how and when will be up to her.
Character Creation
Character identity is at the center of Baldur’s Gate 3, and its character creator allows customization of everything from your protagonist’s appearance to their stats and background – whether your protagonist be hero, villain, or Ed Sharran, a simple bard traveling the roads of Faerûn with his trusty lute and a barely-concealed inner darkness that gnaws and festers, demanding release – the character creator provides a lot of room for expression.
At launch, players will get to experiment with even more ways to create diverse, personalized characters:
New skin options like freckles, vitiligo, scars
New tattoo designs
Heterochromia
Lip makeup customization
Accessories like earrings and piercings
Horn color customization for Tieflings
Adventurers need not be slim or youthful – the addition of an age slider will allow you to create an older protagonist, and strong body types allow for larger body sizes across all genders.
Romance
“Have you ever considered the joys and pleasures of sexual congress with a wildshaped Druid?” asked Adam Smith, lead writer. “Because at Larian, we have, and ultimately landed on the side of giving the people what they want: tender, consensual romance with a man temporarily transformed into a grizzly bear.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers ample opportunities for romance with the characters you’ll grow closest with, and no two relationships follow the same formula. Emotional intimacy with one party member may slowly bud into mutual physical desire with one party member, while a relationship that begins with a night of post-Goblin-slaughtering passion could also blossom into something vulnerable and sweet, given proper care.
Today’s Panel From Hell introduces players to a few romantic potentialities, but there’s no shortage of relationships to explore and allies to smooch when Baldur’s Gate 3 releases August 3 on PC and September 6 on PlayStation 5.
Romance Trailer:
Catch the Show
Through doomed LARPs, exploding bards and an incinerated Geoff Keighley, telling the world about Baldur’s Gate 3 via the medium of the Panel From Hell has been quite a ride. For all we’ve covered here and much more, don’t miss the final Panel From Hell: Release Showcase – catch the VOD on Larian’s YouTube channel.
More information on Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on the official website. You can stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or the official Discord server.
Today, 2K unveiled that 18-time All-Star, five-time NBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, all-time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant will be featured as the NBA® 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition and Black Mamba Edition cover athlete. NBA 2K24 will release worldwide on September 8 on all platforms and feature crossplay compatibility for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®) and Xbox Series X|S.
“As we celebrate 25 years of NBA 2K with Kobe Bryant, we commemorate his legacy and the generational impact he has had on the game of basketball,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “While we mark the history of the franchise, NBA 2K24 also looks ahead to the future to bring an innovative leap in technology and the introduction of community-requested features like crossplay.”
To celebrate the return of Kobe on the NBA 2K cover, players will be able to channel their inner-Mamba mentality in the brand-new Mamba Moments mode. Recreate some of Kobe’s most captivating performances and progress through his transcendent journey from a young phenom to one of the greatest players of all time. In addition, NBA 2K24 will introduce ProPLAY – a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay. ProPLAY delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. More details on Mamba Moments and ProPLAY will be released later this summer.
NBA 2K24 will offer three editions of the game in various digital and physical formats: a Kobe Bryant Edition, a legendary Black Mamba Edition, and an all new, exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition, which includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass**. All editions of NBA 2K24 are available for pre-order*** now:
The brand new, limited availability 25th Anniversary Edition will be available through September 10, 2023 for $149.99*** on PS5, PlayStation® 4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass** courtesy of Take Two; a Summer League Pre-Order Bonus (available from July 7 – July 17, 2023)*****; 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content******, including 50K MyTEAM Points; a Ruby Cover Star Kobe Bryant “Rookie Card”; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 15x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 15x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves a new Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule featuring a Black Arm Sleeve, Purple Oversized T-Shirt, a Yellow T-shirt and a Kobe Player Panel.
The Black Mamba Edition will be available for $99.99**** on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC; along with 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content*****, including 15K MyTEAM Points; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves;
The Kobe Bryant Edition will be available for $59.99**** on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC and $69.99**** on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Dual-gen access is included for the Black Mamba Edition and 25th Anniversary Edition for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One platforms and provides a version of the game on each console generation within the same console family.
Players in the U.S. and Canada can also purchase a limited version of the WNBA Edition as a GameStop exclusive, featuring WNBA All-Star, NCAA all-time triple-doubles leader and New York Liberty guard, Sabrina Ionescu, as this year’s cover star.
Visit the NBA 2K24 official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details and more information. Stay tuned for additional announcements about the latest on NBA 2K24.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K24 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB. For more information on NBA 2K24, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k24/.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, in partnership with KRAFTON, Inc.,a collective of independent game development studios and the publisher of popular PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, announced a highly anticipated collection of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS-themed gaming gear.
“Razer is thrilled to partner with KRAFTON on this exciting collection,” said Addie Tan, Associate Director of Business Development at Razer. “When you combine our expertise in gaming peripherals with their innovative approach to immersive gaming, you get a cool new collection that resonates with gamers worldwide and captivates gamers and enthusiasts alike.”
Designed to elevate the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS gaming experience, each meticulously crafted piece of gear in this collaboration showcases the fusion of KRAFTON’s creativity and Razer’s unparalleled quality. The new collection is packed with Razer’s fan favorites and will include the Razer Viper V2 Pro wireless esports mouse, the Razer Huntsman V2 optical gaming keyboard and the Razer Barracuda X multi-platform wireless headset. Each Razer peripheral has been given a unique PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS makeover, decked out in the game’s signature colors and iconic elements. The collection includes:
Razer Viper V2 Pro – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition: Rise to the top of the food chain with the fearsome speed and precision of the Razer Viper V2 Pro that will ensure they see you for who you truly are – a top predator of human prey. The mouse comes with an exclusive in-game Razer Hat that will turn heads on the battlegrounds.
Razer Huntsman V2 – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition:Armed with Razer™ Optical Switches for lightning-fast actuation, the Razer Huntsman V2 will turn the tide in any fight. The keyboard includes an exclusive in-game Razer Jacket that gets players outfitted with striking style as they steal the scene in acid green.
Razer Barracuda X – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition: Surviving the Blue Zone has never been easier with a versatile, lightweight wireless Razer Barracuda X headset that keeps you ahead of the game. The headset includes the exclusive in-game Razer Pants and Shoes that ensure players step up their game and stand out on the battleground.
As a bonus, every product in the collection comes bundled with exclusive in-game content tailored for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS enthusiasts. Through a redemption code available in the box, gamers can redeem exclusive in-game items for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. These in-game items will allow gamers to deck out in a full Razer-themed wardrobe that includes a hat, jacket, pants, and shoes.
The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS-themed peripherals collection represents both brand’s commitment to provide gamers with high-quality and visually captivating products that enhance gameplay and bring a touch of adventure to their set-ups.
Heavy Duty Challenge®, the open-world, off-road truck simulator from the AAA sim vets at Aerosoft and developer Nano Games, hauls toward a Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Drivers eager to get behind the wheel can participate in an open playtest on Steam July 8-10, with exciting prize packages for participants.
Step into the driver’s seat of an immersive off-road trucking simulation with formidable trial competitions and cross-country driving. Journey through the relaxing open world in licensed vehicles or climb online leaderboards in showdowns full of obstacles to overcome and precarious paths to traverse.
Heavy Duty Challenge® blends state-of-the-art visuals and pitch-perfect physics to create an engaging experience for both simulation enthusiasts and trial-oriented racers. Swap between camera perspectives to experience life behind the wheel in richly detailed cabins or get an optimal view of the ground below the vehicle to ensure each axle stays grounded while climbing steep cliffs. Each of the 12 drivable vehicles is fully upgradable, with new parts to acquire and reinforce, as well as accurate damage and repair systems in place to manage and maintain.
From 10 AM CEST on Saturday, July 8, to 10 AM CEST on Monday, July 10, 2023, truck drivers can put their skills to the test in an open playtest available on Steam. Compete in trials during the playtest to win grand prizes – including a Logitech G920 steering wheel – or join creative competitions conducted via Discord. A Q&A on r/trucksim’s Discord will also kick off on July 9, allowing community members to learn more about Heavy Duty Challenge® ahead of its Sept. 14, 2023, launch on PC and consoles.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the talented developers at Nano Games to bring Heavy Duty Challenge® to PC and consoles,” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “Its blend of open-world exploration, trial-oriented challenges, and state-of-the-art physics make it the perfect experience for simulation fans. Try it yourself during the open playtest this weekend!”
Heavy Duty Challenge® will come to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday, September 14, 2023. It features English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian and Hungarian language support.
For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and join the Discord community.
You better not run out of battery in your flashlight, darkness approaches… GYLT, the delicate horror game by Tequila Works, is finally out on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and GOG on digital release.
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With bullying as a common thread, the game presents Sally, an 11 year old girl whose little cousin, Emily, has gone missing. While everyone else has stopped looking for her, she’s decided to find her. The mission will take her to a weird and dangerous version of her own city. But what can a small girl do against the night’s horrors? Well, more than you may think.
Deep Silver and Volition are excited to welcome you to a three-ring murder circus with Saints Row’s second DLC expansion, out now. It follows a major free update that transformed the game’s Boot Hill District and added a much-requested Cheats app for added chaos.
Doc Ketchum’s Murder Circus is the second of three DLC expansions coming to Saints Row this summer, introducing a new standalone solo mode with a horde-style gameplay loop in the competitive setup of Doc Ketchum’s underground game show sensation. The DLC comes with four new playable characters, each with their own unique skillset. Saints Row expansion pass holders can now enter Doc Ketchum’s Murder Circus while those without a ticket can purchase the DLC now.
New Birmingham Island is the Doc’s very own creepy circus version of the Boot Hill District. The revamped area is available to all players and arrives as part of Saints Row’s latest free content update alongside a new Cheat App mode and even more quality-of-life improvements and fixes.
Saints Row Content Overview:
Doc Ketchum’s Murder Circus DLC for Expansion Pass holders is out now and available to buy separately
The free Boot Hill update launched in June is available for all players and includes:
A visual revamp of the Boot Hill District with new things to discover
The new Cheats App Mode that comes with 20 clean and 18 dirty cheats
New cosmetics and items like the Pony Tail and Doc’s Medicine Cart Horse
Quality-of-life improvements on missions, Criminal Ventures, Side Hustles, Skills and more
Following the two DLCs The Heist and the Hazardous and Doc Ketchum’s Murder Circus, the third, final, and largest Saints Row expansion – A Song of Dust and Ice – will launch this August.
All Expansion Pass DLCs will also be available to purchase separately. Check your preferred platform’s digital storefront.
Saints Row is out now on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 5, and for PC via The Epic Games Store.
For more information on Saints Row visit SaintsRow.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SaintsRow and Facebook.com/SaintsRow.
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), developer of Star Citizen and Squadron 42, is a new kind of independent studio dedicated to delivering AAA games outside the established publisher system. Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, CIG is shifting the paradigm of game development towards a more inclusive process, offering its global community an unprecedented level of visibility and engagement by granting ongoing access to a product in active development.
The Foundation Festival, a month-long civic program aimed at strengthening community spirit, returns to Star Citizen from July 6-31. Returning alongside the festivities is the Guide System, an industry leading program that leverages the Star Citizen community at scale to connect the best veteran pilots with newcomers to onboard them to the ‘verse, supplementing the recently updated New Player Experience added to Area18 in patch 3.19. The Guide System covers 12 core topics including vehicle combat, mining, trading, racing, and more, rewarding veteran players with pilot cosmetics and new players with weapons and an ever useful Multi-tool set for successful completion of Guided Sessions. Further rewarding Guide System participants, players can build up more rewards by earning up to five unique sets of armor and weapons valued at over $80 by completing Guided Sessions during bonus weekends. A full breakdown of the Guide System categories and rewards can be found at play.sc/GuideSystemRewards.
With a Free Fly event granting access to 12 ships from July 6-17, the recently improved new-player experience available in Area18, discounts on starter packs, updated referral rewards, and the Guide System brimming with in-game rewards, there has never been a better time to try Star Citizen and explore the ‘verse together. More information about the Foundation Festival and the updated Guide System can be found at the central Foundation Festival hub at play.sc/FoundationFestival.
Free Fly Event: 9:00am PDT Thursday, July 6 – 1:00pm PDT Monday, July 17
Foundation Festival: 9:00am PDT Thursday, July 6 – 1:00pm PDT Monday, July 31
Sign up for a free account or log in at https://robertsspaceindustries.com/star-citizen to download the Star Citizen client to participate in the Foundation Festival and Free Fly events. New players can also learn more about Star Citizen by visiting play.sc/tutorials to find a compilation of useful tutorial videos.
Mere days after the release of the Hay & Forage Pack, GIANTS Software already announces the next content pack for Farming Simulator 22. Coming to PC and consoles on July 25th, the publisher and developer is about to extend the game with a new map and 14 machines by German manufacturer HORSCH. A trailer offers a glimpse at the new content.
Real-World AgroVation Farm Recreated
Featuring the HORSCH AgroVation farm located in Kněžmost, Czech Republic, players look forward to a faithfully recreated environment from the real world. The farm layout with its small to large fields and various storage buildings was digitized for Farming Simulator 22 and equips farmers with a fleet of brand-new HORSCH machines that debut in the game.
14 New Machines by HORSCH
Efficient tillage, seedbed preparation, drilling and more: The HORSCH AgroVation Pack features efficient high-performance machines like the Maestro 24.50 SV precision planter and the Avatar 12.25 D seed drill, the Cura 24 ST weeder, or the Cultro 12 TC mulcher, and Transformer 12 VF hoe. Find the complete list below.
Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One; HORSCH AgroVation Pack is ready for pre-orders and will be released July 25th. A Year 2 Season Pass is available, which includes the HORSCH AgroVation Pack, three more packs and the Premium Expansion – fans save up to 30% compared to getting the content separately.
Synapse, the eagerly awaited PlayStation® VR2 exclusive action shooter, is out now on the PlayStation™ Store. The latest release from award-winning VR veterans, nDreams, Synapse combines visceral dual-wielding gameplay, a legendary voice cast and the power of the PlayStation VR2 to create a landmark VR experience.
“It’s been incredibly rewarding to see people’s excitement for Synapse grow from the moment we announced the game back in February,” said James Shepherd, Head of nDreams Studio. “The team have produced a true showcase of what the PS VR2 is capable of, and I’m thrilled that PS VR2 owners can finally experience the spectacle of Synapse for themselves.”
Synapse has received a slew of positive reviews ahead of its release, with the action-packed gameplay and intuitive use of the PS VR2’s hardware features singled out for particular praise.
“…a pure power fantasy that epitomises everything great about virtual reality.” – Eurogamer
“Synapse is a strong addition to PlayStation VR2’s library that any FPS fan should buy.” – UploadVR
“Synapse is a phenomenal VR game, bringing striking visuals, meaningful progression and true power fantasy together…an immediate must-buy for PS VR2 owners.” – The Sixth Axis
“Synapse is an incredibly well-built VR action game for PS VR2, and a ridiculously easy game to recommend to any action or shooter fans…” – 6dofreviews
In Synapse, players must harness a lethal combination of surging telekinetic powers and deadly weaponry as they break into the mind of notorious enemy of the state, Colonel Peter Conrad (David Hayter). Guided by their Handler, Clara Sorensen (Jennifer Hale), players will need to fight through to the Colonel’s subconscious and extract crucial intel that will put an end to his plans for mass destruction.
Synapse’s innovative gameplay has been crafted to take full advantage of PlayStation® VR2’s next generation feature set with eye-tracking enhanced, motion-controlled telekinesis and adrenaline fuelled gunplay that that players can feel through the PlayStation® VR2’s Sense™ controllers’ haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
