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Remastered Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 Gets Launch Date

2022/07/11
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

Interplay Entertainment (IPLY) and Wizards of the Coast have announced that they are set to release the remastered Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 across all platforms on July 20th.

After the huge success of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance’s re-release, the remastered sequel (supporting up to 4K native resolutions) will be launching on Steam and Steamdeck, all Xbox and PlayStation systems as well as Nintendo Switch.

Based in and around the city of Baldur’s Gate itself, the game features 5 playable characters and classes and spans dozens of locations. Featuring the ability to create custom weapons and armor, players can improve items by using runestones and gems while playing through the game’s four difficulty levels; “Easy”, “Normal”, “Hard” and “Extreme”.

Whether choosing the barbarian, monk, necromancer, rogue or cleric, players will have to actively fight through hordes of monsters ranging from Hobgoblins, Ghouls, Golems and dreaded Dragons while dodging attacks and evading deadly traps.

All versions of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 support local co-op play, while the Steam version will support Remote Play for a long-distance co-op experience. Fully verified on Steamdeck, now’s the perfect time to grab an ally or brave Baldur’s Gate on the move and play the sequel that defined a generation.

Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance 2 can be wishlisted now on Steam and GOG, with the Microsoft, Nintendo, PlayStation and Epic Games store links going live soon.

Key Features:

  • Hack your way or cast powerful spells through over 80 perilous levels
  • Hidden areas, secret characters, and hundreds of items to discover, customize, and use
  • Forge unique magical weapons and armor to maximize the damage you inflict in battle
  • Conquer hordes of beasts and armies of Hobgoblins, Ghouls, Golems and dreaded Dragons
  • Compelling single or two-player cooperative modes of play
  • Four difficulty levels to challenge even the hardiest adventurer; “Easy”, “Normal”, “Hard” and “Extreme”.
  • Fully voice-acted by an all-star cast and two secret characters; Drizzt Do’Urden and Artemis Entreri.
  • Verified Steamdeck certification.
  • Local co-op support!
  • Fully voice-acted by an all-star cast

World of Warships Update Brings British Battlecruisers and More

2022/07/11
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, publisher and developer of the naval multiplayer free-to-play game World of Warships, is introducing its newest update, bringing with it a barrage of new British battlecruisers to Early Access, more improvements to U.S. destroyers models and a new limited time event. In addition to all this new content, Update 0.11.6 also sees a number of changes to in-game economy and the AI for bot ships, as well as improvements to the user interface.

Kicking off this update is an entirely new branch of Tier III to Tier X British battlecruisers arriving into Early Access. This dynamic range features ships equipped with powerful torpedoes and Repair Party consumable that helps regenerate HP lost in battle. From the iconic and historic Tier III Indefatigable and the Tier VI Renown as well as five new project ships with Tier VII Rooke, Tier VIII Hawke, Tier IX Duncan, Tier X St. Vincent, and Premium Tier VII Collingwood – several of which are accompanied with their own special camouflages. These ships are also equipped to take advantage of a wide array of consumables throughout the tiers, starting with Engine Boost at Tier V, all the way up to Defensive AA Fire at Tier VI and Specialized repair teams at Tier IX.

The Second Wave of U.S. Destroyer Models Changes
Following the first instalment of U.S. destroyer model improvements that occurred in the previous update, an additional number of these ships are seeing revamps across the board. With adjustments to defense composition, HP distribution and the positioning of torpedo tubes and battery guns; Sims, Sims B, Sampson, Wickes, Clemson, Nicholas, and Farragut are all seeing a number of upgrades.

Titans of Industry Event Offers Unique Rewards
A new timed event that comes as part of this update alongside a newly decorated London port is the “Titans of Industry” event, similar to “Aircraft Bureaus Rivalry,” “Battle of the Beasts” and “Clash of Courage” events that have come before. In “Titans of Industry” players choose between three British dockyards – Chatham, Elswick and Clydebank to support, with each yielding a different reward, a special commander, alongside British tokens that can be exchanged for several rewards including ships available in Early Access and permanent camouflages.

AI Updates, Economy, and Interface Changes
Update 0.11.6 also sees refinements to AI of bots in the game, with improvements to movement and firing capabilities, as well as ability to use consumables in Training Battles. This update also kicks off an overhaul to how the in-game economy functions, simplifying management of economic bonuses and inventory display, alongside the separation of economic bonuses and camouflages from one another, allowing players to mount the camouflage they like, with the economic bonuses they prefer.

The interface also sees several changes, with containers now grouped by type and with information available about possible in-game items, and Spectator Mode interface after the sinking of the player sees enhancements alongside updates for the hotkeys and camera control hints.

THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: THE DEVIL IN ME Unveils New Trailer

2022/07/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Coming this fall from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: THE DEVIL IN ME opens its doors to a whole new cast and terrifying story. This trailer gives a short but disturbing tour of what’s to come for its unsuspecting cast.

The Lonnit Entertainment TV crew receive a pressing and mysterious phone call from a man called Granthem Du’Met, with a promise of a tour around a faithful recreation of the H. H. Holmes murder castle, an idea that Lonnit Entertainment founder Charlie Lonnit believes might just save his show.

Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley stars as a member of this ill-fated crew that visits this strange hotel location, a place that quickly turns into a deadly trap made by their disturbed host Granthem Du’Met. Observed, isolated, and manipulated like rats in a maze, it soon becomes clear that the crew’s checkout is compromised, and they will have to make some impossible choices that they might live to regret or just not live at all!

THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY: THE DEVIL IN ME Standard edition is available now for pre-orders at www.bandainamcoent.com/games/the-dark-pictures-the-devil-in-me and at your local retailers.

An Animatronic Collector’s Edition and a new diorama of The Curator will also be available exclusively in the Bandai Namco Store for players in the United States and Canada later this summer. In addition to the game, the Animatronic Collector’s Edition includes:

  • An Animatronic bust figurine
  • An exclusive postcard and envelope
  • A Lonnit Entertainment business card
  • A trusty map of the Hotel Island

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone branching cinematic horror games designed to present a new terrifying experience on a regular basis. Each game is unconnected and will feature a brand-new story, setting, and new cast of characters.

Apple Arcade Hit The Oregon Trail Update Brings HealthKit and Apple Watch App

2022/07/08
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, and HarperCollins Productions, are thrilled to announce an exciting new update to the smash hit, 2021 #1 most-downloaded Apple Arcade game, The Oregon Trail, integrating Apple’s Health App and launching The Oregon Trail: StepTracker Apple Watch app. Tied to a theme of “The Oregon Trail – In Real Life,” players can now use their iPhone or Apple Watch to more tangibly experience the actual steps of the Oregon Trail experience through their day-to-day life.

In a first of its kind experience, players can load up The Oregon Trail on Apple Arcade and transform their daily walks and runs, or wheelchair pushes, into a westward journey across a digital United States. With the all-new The Oregon Trail: StepTracker app for Apple Watch, players can set their own pace, walking, running, or wheeling in a way that best suits their daily routine.

Players will find more than just a simple step tracker: other features include digital representations of real-world locations, statistics and progress data, daily summaries, avatar customization, in-game rewards, and more. Players can walk the full 2,000 miles of the Oregon Trail, with five journey legs, 64 locations, seven forts, 15 river crossings, and eight pony express stations, meaning there is a lot to see and do as they “journey” along the trail. The impressive graphics of The Oregon Trail are also front-and-center, with players able to see the animated environments change as they follow the trail from Independence to Oregon. If players walked 10,000 steps every day, it would take more than a year for players to complete this epic journey.

“By utilizing Apple Health, we can confidently say the original walking simulator branches out of being just a game, into a method for players to follow the path of The Oregon Trail with their own steps. We think it’s a great way for people to better understand those who made this journey, all while taking strides towards enhancing their own health and fitness,” said David MacMinn, Game Manager of Gameloft Brisbane.

More details about The Oregon Trail and The Oregon Trail StepTracker can be found here: https://www.gameloft.com/game/the-oregon-trail

Players can download The Oregon Trail for Apple Arcade here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-oregon-trail/id1502228492

The Oregon Trail StepTracker App for the Apple Watch can be downloaded here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-oregon-trail-steptracker/id1624436365

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships Launch Trailer

2022/07/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Tennis fever is in the air and a brand-new challenger is waiting to make its debut on the court, are you ready to commence your journey to becoming World #1? Matchpoint – Tennis Championships, the just-released tennis simulator published by Kalypso Media and developed by Torus Games, is ready to make its first serve and is available today with Game Pass for console and PC. The tennis title is available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles (supported through Smart Delivery), PlayStation 4|5, and Windows PC right now!

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships offers a dynamic and immersive gaming experience with its extensive career mode, unique rivalry system, authentic ball physics, and advanced multiplayer mode. From choosing the right coach to implementing the best play style, strategy and decision-making will be central to success as players experience what it truly takes to climb the ranks and become a tennis champion. Unprecedented player control and true-to-life ball physics are combined to make Matchpoint – Tennis Championships an authentic tennis gaming experience in which every swing and hit counts across the clay, hard, and grass courts.

On the virtual courts, players can face up against their friends in the game’s fully cross-platform multiplayer or go racket-to-racket with any of the game’s 16 tennis superstars from around the globe: Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, Garbiñe Muguruza, Andrey Rublev, Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkaczs, Nick Kyrgios, Benoît Paire, Heather Watson, Hugo Gaston, Madison Keys, Victoria Azarenka, Taylor Fritz, and Pablo Carreño Busta. Additionally, in the aptly named retail Legends Edition, players can also take on the legendary Tim Henman and Tommy Haas.

Matchpoint – Tennis Championships is available today with Game Pass for console and PC and is out now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles (supported through Smart Delivery), PlayStation 4|5, and Windows PC from today. The title will be available on Nintendo Switch™ on October 20, 2022.

Key Features

  • Enter the world of professional Tennis. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships offers a deep career mode featuring a unique merit-based ranking system.
  • Create your own 3D tennis star. Choose your look, fashion, and play style with an array of customization options, including true-to-life techniques such as left-or right-handed, one-handed, or two-handed backhand.
  • Dominate the court as a tennis professional. Matchpoint – Tennis Championships features 16 real-life international tennis stars from the professional circuit, including Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, and Amanda Anisimova.
  • Fully customize your athlete and wearables. From rackets to clothing, the game features gear from all of tennis’ name brands including Babolat, YONEX, HEAD, and many more. Unlock special equipment by winning competitive matches.
  • Master all strokes and shots in grand style. Determine the outcome of a rally by choosing the best technique for the time: top spin, flat, lob, or slice shot.
  • Take on opponents in local or online matches. Play against a cunning AI or face your friends and rivals on the court via local sessions and online cross-play.
  • Study your rival’s moves and tactics. Watch your opponents and get to know their strengths and weaknesses to gain a tactical advantage before you even hit the court.
  • Practice makes perfect: hire a personal coach to hone your skills. Buff your strengths and diminish your weaknesses with an in-game coaching system of individual training modules.
  • Fine-tune your tactics in Practice and Mini-Game modes: Jump into a variety of mini-games to hone your perfect game and become a force to be reckoned with on the court.
  • Compete in exhibition matches at spectacular venues around the globe. Each court has its own characteristics; study your arenas of play and adapt your game to grass, clay, and hard courts.
  • Replay mode. Breakpoint or deciding match point, capture your fiercest rallies on film and study the outcomes to improve your game.

Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 Brings in Bards and Gnomes

2022/07/07
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The eighth major update for Baldur’s Gate 3 was revealed today during the Panel From Hell, featuring a live performance by Hunter – a Belgian metal band led by Larian’s own Head of Production, David Walgrave, an appearance by Neil Newbon*, and commentary by Volothamp Geddarm himself (played by Stephen Hogan).

Larian’s Eurovision-themed live show revealed the addition of the Bard class, playable Gnome race, a major upgrade to the pace of combat, and more. Read the highlights below – the full patch notes will be available on Steam when the patch goes live.

Patch 8: Of Valour and Lore will be available to Baldur’s Gate 3 players later today, July 7. Catch the Panel From Hell VOD on YouTube and Twitch after the livestream.

*No Bards were harmed in the production of this show.

  • New Class: Bard
    • Masters of song and speech, dealing out both inspiration and devastation in battle, the long-awaited Bard class is the latest to join the party in Baldur’s Gate 3. Hurl pithy one-liners at your enemies or play songs with your companions by the campfire.
    • Two Subclasses:
      • College of Valour: A combat-focused subclass, Bards of the College of Valour gain proficiencies and skills that make them hardy enough to join the frontlines of battle while still allowing them the ability to buff and inspire allies.
        • Signature Feature: Combat Inspiration
          • Inspire an ally with your valour.
          • They can add a +1d6 bonus to their next Attack Roll, Ability Check, or Saving Throw.
          • They can also choose to add a +1d6 bonus to the damage their next weapon attack deals, or a +4 bonus to their Armour Class for one attack.
      • College of Lore: A subclass focused on spellcasting, Bards of the College of Lore seek to collect knowledge anywhere it lives, using their deft wordplay and magical abilities to confuse and debuff foes while buffing and inspiring allies.
        • Signature Feature: Cutting Words
          • Use your wit to distract a creature and sap its confidence.
          • It receives a 1d6 penalty to Attack Rolls, Ability Checks, and damage dealt until the start of your next turn.
        • We’ve recorded 97 bespoke insults fit for any occasion.
    • ‘Perform’ Ability: Musical instruments can be used by any class with the Performer feat at Level 4. Perform songs anywhere you like, but be prepared for certain NPCs reacting to your performances or even deciding to join in. If they really appreciate your musical abilities, they may reward you for it.
  • New Playable Race: Gnomes
    • Play as a Gnome! Adventurous and vibrant, curious and small of stature, Gnomes are the first new playable race to come to Baldur’s Gate 3 since its launch into Early Access.
  • Swarm AI
    • Minor enemies (e.g., animals, goblins) are now grouped together in combat. These groups move and attack together, making for a much faster and smoother combat experience during larger battles.
  • Killcams
    • Ranged critical hits now utilize combat cameras! Watching arrows and Magic Missiles pierce your enemies has never been cooler.
  • Hair Upgrades
    • It’s as if everyone in Faerûn’s using a great new shampoo – all hairstyles have received an upgrade in the form of a new hair-shading model and other general improvements.
    • Highlights and graying have been added to character creation.
  • Brazilian Portuguese Localization
    • Baldur’s Gate 3 is now playable with Brazilian Portuguese subtitles – vamo nessa!
  • Improved Multiplayer Stability
    • Implemented network compression, meaning that players with slower and less reliable internet connections should hopefully start to see a noticeable improvement in stability and reduction of lag when playing multiplayer with their friends.

The Valiant – Companions Trailer

2022/07/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

A knight needs his sword to fight with, his armor to protect him, his horse to ride on – and loyal companions to rely on. The latest trailer is a showcase for the playable characters of The Valiant and their unique skills. From Konrad, the skilled archer, and loyal huntsman, to Grimhild, captain of the Raven Company to Theoderich von Akenburg, the protagonist of our story, each hero’s special abilities and his or her strengths are shown off.

About The Valiant

Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic single-player campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.

Features:

  • Squad-based RTS with a range of units, from tanky swordsmen to quick cavalry
  • Select hero-squads and auxiliary squads across 15 exciting, hand-crafted Single Player missions, each with custom cinematics, narrated journals, difficulty levels, and more
  • Six Hero Squads each with 3 different skill trees provide players with unique passive and active skills to choose from while leveling up their heroes
  • Large array of weapons and armors to loot and equip throughout the campaign, each with their own stats and special skill options
  • Combine hero skills and weapons/equipment for a huge selection of hero builds
  • Play cooperative with friends in the 3-player “Last Man Standing” mode, where you face hordes of enemies and earn experience to level up your knights and unlock new skills and cosmetics
  • Play competitively in multiple PVP game modes that support 1v1 and 2v2, with cosmetic meta-progression and special rewards for ranked play

Biomutant Coming to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

2022/07/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox Series X News

Wasn’t that smart? THQ Nordic just waited until many of those PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X™ were available for the players! And now, it’s almost time to say “Welcome to Biomutant!”

Launching September 6th, 2022, you can experience Biomutant’s incredible story and its expansive world on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X/S™ – smoother and more beautiful than ever! Enjoy ultra-fast loading times, native 4k resolution, HDR support, and up to 60 FPS.

Biomutant will launch for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X/S on September 6th, 2022, and will be available at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99. Owners of the Xbox One / PlayStation 4 versions can get a free upgrade (Xbox to Xbox, PlayStation to PlayStation only!) to the enhanced version and even make use of their save games.

Watch PS5&XBoxSeries Announcement Trailer on YouTube:

PlayStation®5 technical details:
Choose between three different graphic modes
• Quality: 30 fps @ 4k resolution
• Quality Unleashed: 40+ fps, averaging 50-60 fps, up to 4k resolution
• Performance: 60 fps locked @ 1440p

Biomutant on the PS5™ unleashes not only framerates but also the power of the DualSense™. Feel even more immersed with haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, motion control, and speaker sound. On top of that, the PlayStation-exclusive Activity Cards will also offer a variety of different ways to jump straight back into Biomutant. If you already own the PlayStation®4 version, you will be able to upgrade to this enhanced version for free and you can even bring those delicious PS4 save files with you!

Xbox Series S/X technical details:
On Xbox Series X, Biomutant offers native 4k resolution with up to 60 FPS, the Xbox Series S offers a 1440p resolution and up to 60 FPS as well.
These are the three different graphic modes:
• Quality: 30 fps @ 4k resolution (1440p on Series S)
• Quality Unleashed: 40+ fps, avg. 50-60 fps, up to 4k resolution (1440p on Series S)
• Performance: 60 fps locked @ 1440p (1080p on Series S)

If you already own the Xbox One version you will be able to upgrade to this visually enhanced version for free and you can even bring those juicy Xbox One save files with you!

ULTRA KAIJU MONSTER RANCHER Announcement Trailer

2022/07/06
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced ULTRA KAIJU MONSTER RANCHER is coming to Nintendo Switch™ in 2022. The game is an intersection of two renowned franchises – Ultraman, the multimedia icon and pop culture sensation, and Monster Rancher, a beloved game series celebrating its 25th anniversary that lets players rear unique monsters for competition.

In ULTRA KAIJU MONSTER RANCHER, players take on the role of an up-and-coming rancher to breed, befriend and train Ultra Kaiju for competition. The game features more than 200 kinds of Kaiju from the Ultraman series to collect via the Song Search function to play songs. Kaiju can also be generated using NFC-enabled devices or items such as transport ID cards. Players can also combine or synthesize monsters to create all-new-looking Kaiju. In addition to enjoying unique movements from Ultra Kaiju not typically seen in past works, ULTRA KAIJU MONSTER RANCHER sets the stage for epic clashes of monstrous proportions reminiscent of classic Ultraman bouts.

“Between Ultraman’s impressive roster of Ultra Kaiju and Monster Rancher’s expertise in simulating how to raise monsters, bridging both franchises is a natural fit to create a fantastic and fun monster breeding simulation,” said Kentaro Matano, Producer at Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. “Fans of these beloved franchises as well as those who enjoy monster breeding games will get a thrill from discovering, raising, and befriending their very own Kaiju and creating epic battles in ULTRA KAIJU MONSTER RANCHER!”

ULTRA KAIJU MONSTER RANCHER comes to Nintendo Switch in 2022. More information on the upcoming release will be revealed soon. For information on this title and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., please visit www.bandainamcoent.com. Join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS, check us out live on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/bandainamcous, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

Toy Soldiers HD Coming to Nintendo Switch

2022/07/05
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

It’s time to deploy your machine guns, artillery, mortars, flamethrowers and more. The first wave of enemy toys are closing fast and bringing down a rain of bullets. Protect your tox box at all costs and watch out for those toy Robots, they are killers!

Toy Soldiers HD, a neo-classic mash-up of tower defense, FPS action, and 3rd-person top-down strategy, comes to Nintendo Switch on August 5, 2022. The digital embodiment of childhood imaginary battles with your best friend in your bedroom, the game offers single player fun and multiplayer goodness armed with army miniatures, classic sci-fi robots and spaceships, and more toys from our old school toy boxes.

Unlike many tower defense games where you build your defenses and watch the action unfold, Toy Soldiers HD gives you the unique ability to instantly pop in and out of the battlefield from both third-person top-down strategic perspective and overhead first-person POV shooter perspective. Watch the battle play out as you build, upgrade, and repair your defenses or jump directly into the action.

Control fearsome armored vehicles and tanks with explosive firepower as you win the war and earn your upgrades for the next thrilling battle on the road to victory!

Take to the skies and rain down fire from above, take out enemy bombers or earn your victory in exciting dogfights as you pilot the first airborne war machines.

A much-loved classic, overhauled and upgraded for a new generation. Toy Soldiers HD contains the original game, all DLC including some out-of-this-world new enemies to take on and some wacky new experimental levels. Toy Soldiers HD is currently digitally available on Xbox One (playable on Xbox Series X I S), Steam, and PlayStation 4 (playable on PS5).