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MultiVersus Cinematic Trailer Released and Open Beta News

2022/05/16

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Warner Bros. Games today released a new MultiVersus cinematic trailer revealing Tasmanian Devil a.k.a. Taz (Looney Tunes), The Iron Giant (The Iron Giant) and Velma (Scooby-Doo), all of whom will all be joining the ever-expanding roster for the free-to-play platform fighter videogame in development by Player First Games. The fun-filled trailer showcases an epic clash of characters, with Taz’s frenzied demeanor on full display alongside Iron Giant’s aerial prowess, while also confirming the astute problem-solver Velma, as they join the fight against a host of heroes and personalities, from Batman (DC) and Shaggy (Scooby-Doo) to Bugs Bunny (Looney Tunes) and Arya Stark (Game of Thrones), and more.

Also announced today, the MultiVersus Open Beta will be coming July 2022, and the MultiVersus official key art has been revealed.

Players can register now at MultiVersus.com for a chance to participate in the recently announced Closed Alpha, beginning this week on May 19 and running through May 27. Please note, registration does not guarantee entry into the test as space is limited. The Closed Alpha will feature 15 playable characters including Taz and Velma; seven different maps including the Batcave (DC), Tree Fort (Adventure Time), and Scooby’s Haunted Mansion (Scooby-Doo); and a variety of different ways to experience the game including the 2 vs. 2 team-based cooperative mode, 1 vs. 1 matches, 4-player free-for-all, and The Lab (practice mode).

World of Tanks Celebrates One Year on Steam

2022/05/13

Jerry Paxton

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World of Tanks has been live on Steam for one whole year already and that means it’s time for a party! From May 13 through May 23, Steam players can participate in the Anniversary Giveaway, enjoy exciting in-game activities and get the iconic British Tier VI tank Cromwell B as part of the free ‘Lightweight Fighter Pack’ DLC (worth 18.99 USD).

Celebrate with Tankers from around the Globe

In World of Tanks on Steam, players can master five different vehicle types with 11 different nations and over 600 vehicles, explore unique maps based on fields and cities from all across the world and perfect their skills in different game modes that will challenge their teamwork or individual tactics.

Bolster Your Tank Stable with the Cromwell B… for free!

Obviously, it’s not a birthday party without presents and that is why Wargaming has decided that everyone who joins in the festivities on Steam will have their own gift to unwrap: the Tier VI British Cromwell B tank. That means all budding commanders will get an enjoyable battle-ready vehicle as a part of a DLC bundle worth 18.99 USD for free! But what makes it such a joy to play?

The famous British Cromwell tank is super fun because of its decent speed, mobility and rapid reload time. Tankers can outmanoeuvre or flank their enemies and go help teammates or just spot from one side of a map to the other quickly. The Cromwell B allows for various styles to play and can be the difference between victory and defeat!

The ‘Lightweight Fighter Pack’ DLC includes the Cromwell B, a 100% crew featuring a Commander with Sixth Sense, 700,000 Credits and more. Players can claim the bundle for free on Steam from May 13 at 19:00 CEST until May 23 at 19:00 CEST by using this link, so don’t miss out!

Complete Combat Missions and Earn Anniversary Tokens!

In the “MISSIONS” section of the Garage, each player can find special Anniversary Missions, available until the end of the event on May 23rd. There are five missions in total, and they can be completed consecutively. Tankers will be rewarded with in-game resources and special anniversary tokens after completing these missions, and the token rewards can be used to purchase various anniversary rewards, such as: Garage Slots, Consumables, Credits, a Universal Manual for crews, the ‘Flora’ 2D Style and more. Additionally, players should also check out the in-game store as they will find a surprise package there waiting for them.

For more information about the Steam Anniversary event, check out the Steam page.

RESURRECTION First Teaser Trailer

2022/05/13

Jerry Paxton

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IFC Films invites you to screen writer and director Andrew Seman’s jaw-dropping sophomore feature, RESURRECTION which had its world premiere at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Margaret (Rebecca Hall) leads a successful and orderly life, perfectly balancing the demands of her busy career and single parenthood to her fiercely independent daughter Abbie. Everything is under control. But that careful balance is upended when an unwelcome shadow from her past, David (Tim Roth) returns, carrying with him the horrors of Margaret’s past. Battling her rising fear, Margaret must confront the monster she’s evaded for two decades who has come to conclude their unfinished business. RESURRECTION will be released by IFC Films in theaters and on-demand August 5th. Shudder will be the exclusive streaming home in November 2022.

ABOUT WRITER/DIRECTOR – ANDREW SEMANS
Andrew Semans is a filmmaker and screenwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. His sophomore feature as writer/director, RESURRECTION, premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and will be released theatrically by IFC Films in 2022. The psychological thriller stars Rebecca Hall and Tim Roth and was produced by Lars Knudsen / Square Peg, Alex Scharfman & Drew Houpt / Secret Engine, and Tory Lenosky / Rosetory, based on an original screenplay that appeared on the 2019 Black List. NANCY, PLEASE, Andrew’s debut feature as writer/director, premiered in competition at the Tribeca Film Festival and was distributed theatrically by Factory 25. He is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts film school in New York City.

Dead Space Remake Official Launch Date

2022/05/13

Jerry Paxton

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Motive, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) today announced during their Crafting the Tension Art Developer Livestream that Dead Space™ will officially launch on January 27, 2023 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Dead Space is a remake of the classic sci-fi survival horror game that is being rebuilt from the ground up leveraging the Frostbite™ game engine. Still remaining true to the original game’s thrilling vision, the remake offers enhanced audio and crisp, harrowing visuals that have been carefully reimagined to evoke a new level of immersion and quality.

“Developing this remake has been a lot of fun for us at Motive, as we’re true fans of the franchise and want to treat it with the respect it deserves. It’s been equally exciting to see players’ reactions as we’re taking them on this development journey with us,” said Phillippe Ducharme, Senior Producer of Dead Space. “We’re making great progress on our road to hitting Alpha and we’re happy to announce that the game will be launching in January next year. We can’t wait for players, both old and new, to see how we’ve elevated the original experience in the remake to be just as impactful for this generation.”

Dead Space puts players in the boots of Isaac Clarke, an everyman engineer on a routine mission to fix a gigantic mining starship, the USG Ishimura. But aboard the Ishimura, a living nightmare awaits. The ship’s crew has been slaughtered and infected, and Isaac’s girlfriend, Nicole, is missing somewhere on board. Alone and trapped, with only his engineering tools and skills, Isaac faces a battle for survival – not only against terrifying monsters called Necromorphs, but his own crumbling sanity.

Also revealed today in the Dead Space livestream, the team at Motive showcased an early look at how the remake visually evolves and updates the original with in-game props, tools, environments and more being reconstructed to a level of polish and details fit for the next generation of hardware and PCs. Moreover, by combining enhancements like dynamic, volumetric lighting with atmospheric and environmental VFX rendered in full-HDR, Dead Space allows players to confront the frighteningly tight corridors and shadowed hallways of the USG Ishimura with unprecedented levels of immersion for the beloved franchise.

Will Isaac live to unravel the dreadful mystery of what happened to the slaughtered crew and ship, or be forever lost to the cold vacuum of space? Find out when Dead Space officially launches worldwide on January 27, 2023 for PlayStationⓇ5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

For more information and to stay up to date on the remake, visit the official website, like Dead Space on Facebook and Instagram, follow the franchise on Twitter and subscribe to its YouTube channel.

Dark Point Games Achilles: Legends Untold Early Access Trailer

2022/05/13

Jerry Paxton

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Dark Point Games’ first game Achilles: Legends Untold is launching into Early Access today. The game features isometric gameplay with a strong focus on skill based combat and an in-house built AI system (GAIA) that allows for smart and collaborative enemy behavior that will challenge the player during their journey across Greece and the Underworld.

For players that are looking for a more cooperative experience, Achilles: Legends Untold features an additional co-op mode to challenge Ancient Greece’s more fearsome monsters with a friend.

During Early Access, Dark Point Games is committed to regularly update Achilles: Legends Untold with new features, bosses and dungeons.

Achilles: Legends Untold will be available on Steam for $19.99 / EUR 18.99.

Players can buy on Steam now and join the Discord for the latest updates.

Evil Dead: The Game Official Launch Trailer

2022/05/13

Jerry Paxton

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Come get some! Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have released the long-awaited new co-op PvP|PvE multiplayer action title Evil Dead: The Game on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Evil Dead: The Game Deluxe Edition, also available today, comes with Season Pass 1, which includes the Classics Bundle, full of outfits that take the team back to their roots, as well as three upcoming DLC packs, which will feature new characters and cosmetics.

Evil Dead: The Game’s launch trailer showcases its spooky and massive game world and intense survivor vs. Kandarian Demon gameplay experience. The trailer is filled with homages and nods to fan-favorite Evil Dead lore and scenes and features the original new song “Come Get Some,” a groovy homage to the Evil Dead franchise created by legendary recording artist and hardcore Evil Dead fan Method Man and hip-hop producer Statik Selektah.

Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest characters together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the Demon yourself, using its powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls!

Evil Dead: The Game delivers the ultimate Evil Dead action experience. Choose your squad with fan-favorite characters from every era of the franchise, including Ash, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Annie Knowby, Scotty and Lord Arthur. Battle with more than 25 hard-hitting weapons, like the good ol’ chainsaw and boomstick, and level up a variety of character classes with their own unique abilities to survive the night in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions.

The title is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, leading European production and distribution company STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop the first multi-platform console and PC game based on “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn,” and “Army of Darkness” films and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series. The game is developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.

Players with NVIDIA graphics cards can experience Evil Dead: The Game with AI-accelerated NVIDIA DLSS for maximum performance and image quality. The game can also be played via GeForce NOW, NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service.

For more information, visit www.EvilDeadtheGame.com, and follow the action on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

House Flipper Pets DLC Launch Trailer

2022/05/12

Jerry Paxton

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You’re no longer alone! With the Pets DLC release, you can now adopt an animal friend in House Flipper. Choose from 10 of the most popular breeds of cats and dogs, each having different traits and personalities. Look after a guinea pig or a rabbit! Some exotic species are waiting for you too! Iguanas, snakes, and spiders all made it to the DLC, but they are not mandatory to take care of if you’re not a fan. Your sweet new friends may become your lifetime companions!

Make sure to check out new painting and sticker mechanics, which allow you to hang and stick your custom images inside your House Flipper properties. After that, install an extra set of stairs to reach the attic, and don’t forget to light up the house with a new addition of colorful lightbulb chains to see how cozy it can get!

Along with the release of Pets DLC, you can expect some revolutionary changes to the base game as well! The developers took a bow towards the community of House Flipper and decided to bring two long-awaited mechanics. To be precise, from now on, all the players will be able to paint and tile ceilings, as well as add and change the position of all the exterior doors. Even though House Flipper marks its fourth birthday in May, the developers do not forget about coming up with ways to enrich the base game’s set of features.

House Flipper – Pets DLC brings an exciting set of features:

Interact with your pets, take good care of them and create a unique bond.
Be ready for the upcoming challenges with 11 new jobs.
Let your imagination run wild and go for a unique design with all 11 of our brand-new ranch-style houses.
Experience flipping in a new countryside environment!
3 new flipping mechanics arrive in Pets DLC – hang lightbulb chains around your room, insert extra sets of stairs, decorate your interior with custom standing and hanging pictures, and wall stickers!
2 new long-awaited mechanics for the base game – paint or tile your ceilings and purchase and place new exterior doors!
The addition of over 700 new items will make your interiors warm and cozy!

Tennis Manager 2022 New Features Trailer Released

2022/05/11

Jerry Paxton

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French independent developer and publisher Rebound CG has announced Tennis Manager 2022 will launch on May 17 via Steam and Epic Games Store. Following a year of early access development, the feature-rich sequel to the hit 2021 game will release just in time to accompany tennis fans through the thrills and spills of this year’s Roland-Garros French Open tournament beginning on May 16.

Building on the breakout success of the 2021 series debut, Tennis Manager 2022 takes the experience to new heights of immersive realism, on and off the court. Players will take the helm of their tennis academy and expertly guide athletes through training and tournaments to the dizzying heights of international success.

New gameplay features include player creation, round robin tournaments, in-depth team management tools, and a new contract management and negotiation system. Among the numerous technical and graphical enhancements are improved match simulation AI, revamped animations, and much more. With the release of Tennis Manager 2022, the franchise looks set to secure its place alongside the greats of sports management simulation games.

For an overview of what’s coming in Tennis Manager 2022, check out the New Features Trailer:

“Tennis Manager 22 marks the start of an important new phase for the Tennis Manager series, a franchise that we’re committed to growing,” said Augustin Pluchet, CEO of Rebound CG. “Tennis Manager 21 exceeded our expectations to become the highest rated tennis game in nearly a decade, so we’re thrilled to be able to build on that and deliver fans an enriched and enhanced gameplay experience with Tennis Manager 22.”

Tennis Manager 2022 will be available on May 17 via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG and the Mac App Store for $39.99/39.99€. The game will be discounted during its launch period. Owners of Tennis Manager 2021 will receive an additional discount on Steam.

Wishlist Tennis Manager 2022 now on Steam

The Pegasus Expedition Announcement Trailer

2022/05/11

Jerry Paxton

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1C Entertainment is happy to announce their collaboration with indie developer Kalla Gameworks to bring their upcoming 4X grand strategy to PC this year. Aspiring Fleet Commanders will get a chance to prove they have what it takes to save mankind for the first time in a playable demo available for the upcoming Steam Next Fest, starting June 13!

The Pegasus Expedition is a story-driven sci-fi grand strategy game set in a key moment for humankind’s survival. Facing an overwhelming threat at home, humanity sends an expedition to the Pegasus Galaxy in a desperate attempt to find a refuge for the population of Earth, only to find themselves in the middle of an interstellar war they inadvertently started.

As you lead one of these fleets, your mission soon transitions from exploration to governance, conquest, and eventually a fight for survival. Players will experience a challenging story where nothing is self-evident and every decision will have its consequences.

Building on the legacy of the grand strategy genre, The Pegasus Expedition adds a strong narrative side to the classic 4X-gameplay which involves managing your diplomatic ties, armies, economy and scientific development.

Key Features

Immense handcrafted world – a re-playable campaign set in a rich, vast universe.
Conflict and tragedy – experience a deep storyline, where no-one is perfect and ends will often have to justify the means.
Become the leader you wish to be – make difficult moral choices in uncertain times, and face the consequences.
Rewarding gameplay experience – versatile 4X gameplay with many possible approaches to various challenges the campaign presents.
Meaningful diplomacy – a diverse and versatile system with over 30 independent factions in the galaxy.
Planning-based combat – manage your warfronts’ bigger picture, and carefully weigh which losses you’re willing to take in order to succeed.

The Pegasus Expedition is planned to release on PC via Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store and other digital stores in 2022. For more information, wishlist the game on Steam, visit the official 1C Entertainment website or their Facebook and/or Twitter pages, or follow the developer on Twitter.

NACON Unveils New RIG 800 Pro Line

2022/05/11

Jerry Paxton

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NACON, leader in premium gaming hardware and parent of the RIG game audio brand, announces the shipping of the RIG 800 PRO range of wireless gaming headsets, destined to re-write the rules of performance, convenience and value.

With an all-new multifunction base station, the 800 PRO provides gamers with a lag-free wireless connection as well as seamless charging. The base station also comes equipped with a removeable USB wireless adaptor that can be plugged directly into a console, allowing the stand to be placed anywhere for convenient charging.

Alongside the base station, the 800 PRO also features RIG signature premium audio with powerful 40mm drivers that have been precisely tuned for 3D audio. Available in two models, the 800 PRO HS is designed for PlayStation®while the RIG 800 PRO HX is officially licensed for Xbox®and includes DolbyAtmos® for Headphones. Gamers can experience three-dimensional precision audio by simply connecting the dock or USB wireless adaptor to the Xbox console.

“We set out to deliver a serious upgrade to the popular 800 Series with the new PRO edition. We’ve added a unique charge dock with a removable USB wireless adapter while maintaining the $149.99 price tag,” said NACON Head of Development for RIG, Jack Reynolds. “The new 800 PRO Series gives players the audio performance they need to improve, compete and win at an incredible price.”

The RIG 800 PRO is available now in the US in for $149.99. ARIG 800 PROHD, which is aversion for PC, is scheduled to launchin the US later in 2022.

RIG 800 PRO features:

Charge anywhere: The new multifunction base station that allows you to conveniently dock and charge your headset.
Unleash 3D audio: AccessDolby Atmos® for Headphones instantly when you connect the wireless adapter or base station to your Xbox®.
Long battery life: Similar to its predecessor, the RIG 800 PRO has up to 24-hours, lag-free wireless audio with secure connection to your console.
Wireless excellence: Up to 30 ft / 10m of wireless range with a dedicated 2.4GHZ radio frequency.
Premium audio: 40mm, high-sensitivity drivers with low frequency resonators that reinforce base and reduce distortion.
RIG signature style and comfort: The RIG 800 PRO features RIG signature self-adjusting head strap with small, medium or large sizing allowing for the perfect fit every time, and a flexible, durable headset frame that is virtually unbreakable.
A fan favorite feature: Noise-canceling mic with flip-to-mute function for focused gameplay.
On headset controls: On-ear volume, game/chat balance and mic monitoring controls.
StayFocused: Sound-isolating ear cups block noise and keep you focused.

GameStop
RIG 800 PRO HX
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RIG 800 PRO HX
RIG 800 PRO HS
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RIG 800 PRO HS (online only)
RIG 800 PRO HX
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RIG 800 PRO HX
RIG 800 PRO HS
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RIG 800 PRO HX
RIG 800 PRO HS