Team17 Digital, SMG Studio, and DevM Games have today announced that Moving Out 2 will launch on 15th August. Coming to Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 and PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, and Steam for PC – and featuring online crossplay multiplayer for the first time in the series – Moving Out 2 is set after the intergalactic conclusion of the 2020 original. The game sees the Furniture Arrangement and Relocation Technicians (F.A.R.Ts) head beyond the realms of their dimension and go multiversal across a series of other universes, each with wildly different and puzzling environments than their own.
Moving Out 2 Key Features
Location, location, location: Travel the multiverse and overcome new levels and puzzles that pit F.A.R.Ts with their biggest removals challenge yet.
Co-op Continued: Players can either take on Moving Out 2 solo or with friends (or enemies) in both couch and cross-play enabled online co-op.
Assist mode: Movers of all abilities are welcome in Packmore; with Assist Mode, the possibilities (and fun) are endless, and inclusive!
Zany characters: Featuring a whole new host of smooth movers, Moving Out 2 showcases entirely new characters that will both enchant and horrify.
A PC demo for Moving Out 2 will be available from Monday (19th June) as part of the Steam Next Fest and will feature a sample of six levels from across the multiverse of the final game. In addition to the game’s digital release across all formats, Fireshine Games will be distributing physical releases of Moving Out 2 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series X|S & Xbox One consoles.
Today Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, have revealed a gripping new story trailer for Aliens: Dark Descent. The strategic, real-time, squad-based tactical action game set in the iconic Alien universe lands June 20 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Pre-orders are available on all platforms and grant the “Lethe Recon Pack” DLC as a reward. Watch the trailer and discover the unbearable tension and horrific action of the game’s cinematic narrative campaign firsthand.
In Aliens: Dark Descent, players take on real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs and brand-new threats. Using a range of tactical abilities, you’ll recruit, level up and command a squad of Colonial Marines as one unit with intuitive controls on keyboard and mouse, as well as on controller. Players will need to use their wits to navigate expansive, persistent and reactive levels where death is permanent.
Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and developer Limbic Entertainment GmbH today announced the grand opening of PARK BEYOND™, their theme park management simulation, available now for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via STEAM®. A free two-hour trial version is also available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 for PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers.
PARK BEYOND has something in store for all types of players. Are they visionneers looking to find the future of amusement parks? Impossification will allow them to transform rides, shops, and event staff, making the mundane incredible. Is management in their blood? A vast array of control panels will help them follow every parameter and penny spent to make sure their park runs perfectly, and visitors are thriving. Are they creative at heart with big ideas? Modular building with its extensive library of asset will give free reign to create amazing scenery for visitors to wander, while the roller-coaster creator will allow them to build the ride of their dreams.
Creativity will take a step further in August with the implementation of mod.io, the user generated content sharing platform, that will allow players to share their creations with everyone, no matter what platform they play on.
In honor of Picard Day, Paradox Interactive, Nimble Giant Entertainment, and Paramount Consumer Products released a new trailer and gameplay details for Star Trek: Infinite. Launching on PC and macOS later this year, this immersive space strategy game sets players on an epic journey of space exploration and complex choices.
In Star Trek: Infinite, players take command of one of four major powers—the United Federation of Planets, Romulan Star Empire, Cardassian Union, or Klingon Empire. Each power offers distinct traits, stories, and quests as you explore the Alpha and Beta quadrants. It is up to players to shape the destiny of their favorite Star Trek powers.
THQ Nordic and developer Ashborne Games have revealed a new behind-the-scenes video for Last Train Home, the recently revealed survival RTS in which players must lead a group of Czechoslovakian soldiers home in the aftermath of World War I. The video provides a closer look at the creation of the game’s live-action reveal trailer, which aired during the PC Gaming Show and features both real actors (including award-winning Czech actor Karel Dobrý [Mission: Impossible, A Knight’s Tale, Carnival Row] as Captain Langer) and game developers acting as soldiers. The trailer also showcases accurate replicas of trains, weapons, clothing and relics from the World War I era.
Last Train Home thrusts players into the grim aftermath of the First World War. As a commander of the Czechoslovak Legion, you’ll find yourself trapped in the chaos of civil war in the heart of Russia. Aboard an armored train, you must venture into the unforgiving landscape of Siberia and safely bring your men back home.
In order to accurately represent the time period, the game team partnered with the official Czechoslovak Legionary Community, which operates the “Legiovlak,” a faithful replica of a legionary train from the years 1918-1920, complete with a locomotive, infantry car, workshop, kitchen, ambulance, artillery car and more. The team was able to use the Legiovlak when recording to accurately depict the time when Czechoslovak war operations were taking place on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia.
Last Train Home is developed by Ashborne Games in Brno, Czech Republic, and is coming to PC. The game is available to wishlist now on Steam. For more information, visit the official website, and keep up with the team on Facebook, Instagram and Discord.
This week, Gun Interactive—the multimedia development firm behind the upcoming The Texas Chain Saw Massacre asymmetrical-horror video game—announced the pricing details and pre-ordering information for the game’s upcoming release. Available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Xbox Series X|S, the physical edition of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will be available on August 18th (the same day that the game is released), retailing for $39.99 USD. And as an extra perk, the first wave of physical releases will include an exclusive poster depicting the game’s cover art, for a limited time only while supplies last. As well, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will be available on Xbox Game Pass on launch day.
In addition to announcing pre-order and pricing information, Gun Interactive have also shared details regarding crossplay, breaking down all the pertinent information related to partying up, platform compatibility, and cross-progression. In a post on their Community Hub, the Gun team explains the differing matchmaking capabilities for each platform, and contextualize how each player will be able to connect with their community.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre takes place in the months leading up to the events of the original 1974 film, and features authentic recreations of the locations, characters, and imagery of the source material. Players control either the Victims or members of the Slaughter Family—including the infamous Leatherface—in a vicious game of 3v4 cat-and-mouse that takes the tension and suspense of the film and repurposes it into thrilling, competitive action. The Victims and the Slaughter Family must both utilize their unique abilities to come out on top, as the former use stealth and smarts to escape their fearsome tormentors, while each member of the Slaughter Family wields brutal and murderous attacks to hunt their prey.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will launch on August 18th, 2023 for PC, PlayStation® 5 (PS5™) & PlayStation® 4 (PS4™), Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, and will launch into Game Pass on Xbox and PC. For more information, visit The Community Hub at the official The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Website, and join the conversation at the Gun Interactive Discord.
Dan Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, and former creative director and lead writer of the GRAND THEFT AUTO, RED DEAD REDEMPTION, and BULLY video game franchises, among others, has founded Absurd Ventures, a media company which will create new IP across all platforms and for all formats.
Absurd Ventures is building narrative worlds, creating characters, and writing stories for a diverse variety of genres, without regard to medium, to be produced for live-action and animation; video games and other interactive content; books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts.
“We are building Absurd Ventures to create new universes and to tell great stories, wherever and however we can,” said Dan Houser.
Absurd Ventures launched its new website, www.absurdventures.com, where users can register to receive exclusive content and company updates. Absurd Ventures also launched its social media channels.
Until 2020, Dan Houser was the creative director and lead writer for Rockstar’s games and game series, which sold more than 500 million units, and comprise five of the top ten-rated games of all time.
GRAND THEFT AUTO V is the most successful entertainment release of any kind, grossing more than $1 billion in its first three days, and selling more than 175 million copies to date.
RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 grossed more than $725 million in its first three days, is one of the highest-rated games of all time, and has been hailed as “one of the greatest games of the modern age.” It has sold more than 50 million copies.
For the first time, get your hands on House Flipper 2 with the all-new demo at Steam Next Fest. New tools, an all-new graphic style, 1700 unique items, and new building mechanics join the familiar format of Flipper mode! The demo is available at Steam Next Fest from June 19 at 10:00 AM PDT (UTC-7) until June 26 at 10:00 AM PDT (UTC-7). House Flipper 2 will be released later this year.
The House Flipper 2 demo will let players take control of their trusty renovator’s tools to flip a run-down home on a picturesque island. A lot has changed since the first installment, yet in House Flipper 2, some of the classic mechanics make a comeback, refreshed and upgraded. The demo showcases new mechanics for connecting lights, cleaning, and painting, new interactivity and advanced customization of furniture items.
The demo focuses on interior renovation and restoration but also includes traces of the future Architect Mode, which will involve free building. However, the full extent of this mode will only be revealed in the full version of the game, where players will have the opportunity to construct their own unique homes entirely from scratch.
More than just a simulation game, House Flipper 2 offers an inspiring journey of transformation and rediscovery. It’s a story deeply rooted in the essence of home, about returning to the place that shaped us and embarking on a quest to forge a new identity, establish friendships, and contribute to the community.
There’s a lot to unpack, check out some of the features in the demo:
One House, One Island: Players will embark on a task to place orders for a house on a deserted island, offering approximately 1.5 hours of immersive gameplay.
Tool Inventory: The demo offers 10 tools, with seven being familiar from the first game. Many of these tools showcase new functionalities or modes.
New Mechanics: Unpacking items from boxes will be introduced as a fresh game mechanic, elevating the gameplay experience.
Day and Night Cycle: The game now features a realistic day and night cycle, adding a new layer of realism.
Task Highlighting: Flipper Sense allows players to highlight objects for tasks.
Customization and Variety: The demo introduces a division of objects into various companies, each with their own unique character. It also provides the possibility for advanced customization of items.
House Flipper 2 unleashes your DIY Dreams with total freedom in building anywhere, in any shape you want, indoors or outdoors. The demo is available at Steam Next Fest until June 26th, 2023.
In Jagged Alliance 3, victory in battles is no guarantee of winning the war. Our tactical turn-based game demands more than just skillfully maneuvering your mercenaries in combat. Welcome to the world of the “Wider Picture,” an essential aspect that may even surpass the battles themselves in importance.
In Jagged Alliance 3, you bear the responsibility not only for coordinating grenade throws and well-timed gunshots but also for the composition of your battlefield forces and their equipment. As the to reclaim Grand Chien campaign unfolds, you take charge of the entire operation. Your role extends beyond hiring and training mercenaries; you also train militia units once you’ve conquered one of the various sectors, the strategic map contains. Ensuring your soldiers’ well-being becomes paramount as they require healing and equipment maintenance, gaining an edge in combat is also possible by dispatching scouts to nearby enemy strongholds.
It’s crucial not to overlook the financial aspect. Sustaining your operations necessitates acquiring funds to cover expenses. This means conquering mines, seizing diamond transports, and employing strategic measures. Prepare yourself for Jagged Alliance 3’s dynamic open-world campaign, a thrilling experience that demands your adaptability in response to your enemies’ actions. Seize every opportunity to gain the upper hand and ultimately crush the legion!
Streaming weekly now!
The release date is getting closer, so time to share more information about the game! Tune in to our our weekly Twitch streams, Thursdays at 11 AM EST / 17:00 CEST on THQ Nordic’s Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/thqnordic
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the latest evolution of their hyper-portable 14-inch gaming laptop – the Razer Blade 14 – in both classic matte black and stunning mercury white colorways.
Featuring the all-new AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor with the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series laptop graphics and faster DDR5-5600MHz SO-DIMM memory enables the Blade 14 to slice effortlessly through demanding gaming and creative workloads. Users experience this power through an immersive 16:10 aspect ratio QHD+ 240Hz display with stunning color depth and contrast.
“The Razer Blade 14 is the perfect machine for gamers and creators looking for top of the line performance in a compact and highly mobile package,” says Travis Furst, Head of Laptop Division at Razer. “With this announcement, our full 2023 laptop portfolio now offers Blades perfectly suited for every use case – from peak portability to full desktop replacement, all with incredible performance and signature Razer Blade styling.”
SMALL SIZE
The new Blade 14 is the most portable chassis in the Razer Blade line of premium gaming laptops, designed to deliver top-tier performance at home, on the road, and anywhere in-between. With a slim profile of just 0.71 in. (17.99 mm), and weighing only 4.05 lbs. (1.84 kg), the Blade 14 is made to move.
CONSTANTLY CONNECTED
A comprehensive array of ports keeps users connected with two USB4 Type-Cs and two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports that support a full suite of peripherals, including Thunderbolt™ docks. In addition to the plethora of ports to keep users connected in-person, the 1080p webcam enables users to connect to the outside world, featuring passwordless sign-in enabled by Windows Hello and a new mechanical privacy shutter for greater security.
PLAY ALL DAY
Equipped with a larger 68.1 Wh battery, the new Razer Blade 14 provides up to 10 hours of life[1] to get users through a full day of work or play. Within Razer Synapse, a new Battery Health Optimizer feature has been added, allowing users who like to stay plugged in, the ability to limit the charge capacity of the battery and better protect its health over the years. For the most mobile users moving, quick-charging is supported via USB-C – capable of reaching 80% charge in 1-hour[2]– to ensure less time is spent tethered to an outlet.
Combining a mobile design with mobile first features make Blade 14 the perfect choice for gamers, creators, and professionals who require maximum productivity and performance while on the move. Gamers can jump into play right away, with access to hundreds of high-quality games through the included one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
BIG PERFORMANCE
At the heart of the laptop is the new AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor, the world’s fastest ultrathin processor[3], boosting up to 5.2GHz and featuring AMD Ryzen AI, the world’s first dedicated artificial intelligence engine on a Windows x86 processor[4]. AMD Ryzen AI hardware is integrated directly into the processor to handle AI workloads as quickly and efficiently as possible while freeing up the CPU and GPU for traditional, non-AI tasks. Ryzen AI gives gamers and creators access to AI-powered technology, delivering accelerated multitasking, increased productivity, advanced collaboration, and improved efficiency. Continuing the trend of processor-integrated security, Blade 14 will feature Microsoft Pluton™[5] to better protect users’ data whether they are at home, in the office, or if the device is lost or stolen.
Just as powerful as it is mobile, the new Blade 14 features up to the all-new GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU capable of achieving up to 140 W TGP to deliver more graphics power per cubic inch than any other 14-inch gaming laptop[6]. Beyond raw power, the Blade 14’s RTX 40 Series Laptop GPU can leverage AI-driven NVIDIA DLSS 3 frame generation to multiply performance even further.
Continuing a legacy of innovation, the Blade 14 features a bespoke vapor chamber cooling solution with the world’s thinnest exhaust fins (.05 mm) to increase CPU cooling performance by up to 5% while maintaining the overall compact form factor.
EXPANDABLE DDR5 MEMORY
The new Blade 14 ships with up to 32 GB of blazing fast DDR5-5600 MHz memory but for users looking to take their Blade 14 experience to the next level, the slotted memory is upgradeable up to 64 GB. Users looking for greater storage capacity can also upgrade the 1 TB NVMe SSD up to 4 TB. This means gamers and creators alike can customize their system to suit their specific needs and achieve new heights.
EDGE-TO-EDGE CLARITY
Matching power with pixels, the new Blade 14 is equipped with a modern 16:10 QHD+ display, packing in more pixels per inch of glorious gameplay. A fast 240 Hz refresh rate, an incredibly low 3 ms low response time, and AMD FreeSync (TM) Premium guarantee a crisp, frame-perfect gaming experience. Content creators will appreciate the vivid custom-calibrated display achieving 500 nits peak brightness and 100% DCI-P3 color space coverage for rich, detailed visuals.
PRECISION CRAFTED
The Blade 14 combines exceptional performance and portability in Razer’s signature sleek CNC cut anodized aluminum body, ensuring superior rigidity and durability. The silky-smooth glass touchpad has been expanded to give users more space to play and with Windows precision drivers, every swipe feels quick and accurate feedback. The laptop’s two front firing speakers are housed behind flush laser milled grills, allowing for an immersive audio experience and a sleek aesthetic. Connecting via the 3.5mm audio output further enhances the soundscape with THX Spatial, to provide rich and immersive positional audio. The user experience is powered by Windows 11, delivering a modern and intuitive interface for everything from productivity tasks to hardcore gaming and professional creative work.
AWARD-WINNING SUPPORT
All Blade laptops are protected by a 1-year manufacturing warranty and a 2-year battery warranty backed up by Razer’s award-winning customer support. For added peace of mind, users can also enroll in RazerCare, an optional protection plan that offers extended warranty coverage and dedicated 24/7 customer support.
The Razer Blade 14 is the ultimate combination of performance and portability, for users who want to experience extraordinary gaming and creative power on-the-go.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060/4070 Laptop GPU (140 W TGP)
Up to 32 GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM (expandable to 64 GB)
14” 16:10 QHD+ 240Hz Display (up to 500 nits; 100% DCI-P3; <3 ms response)
0.71” (17.99 mm) thin; 4.05lbs (1.84 kg) light
Matte Black | Mercury White
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Starts at $2,399.99 USD / €2799,99 MSRP
Available beginning June 14, 2023 at 8am PT. Customers who purchase at Razer.com and RazerStore will receive a limited-edition Chroma Joyplot Razer Skin ($59.99 value) while supplies last.
For more information on the Razer Blade 14, please visit Razer.com.
