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Wasteland 3: The Battle of Steeltown is Coming

2021/04/15

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inXile entertainment and Deep Silver announced today that the award-winning squad-based ARPG Wasteland 3 will see its first narrative expansion DLC content pack, The Battle of Steeltown, coming to the title on June 3, 2021 for both PC and consoles.

The towering factory complex of Steeltown lies in southwest Colorado. Steeltown manufactures all the trucks, armor, weapons, and robots that keeps Colorado running and the Patriarch in power, but deliveries are mixed up, late, or outright missing.

The team of Rangers sent to investigate find the complex in disarray. Striking workers, bandit raids…not to mention the gates are locked tight. Without help the area will revolt and take Steeltown’s leader, Abigail Markham, with it. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing? You and your team of Rangers will need to decide that for yourself.

View The Battle of Steeltown teaser trailer on YouTube here:

Players can explore the Steeltown in solo or co-op mode, taking on new quests and facing a horde of new robotic enemies. New mechanics have also been added to the tactical combat – stacking status effects, elemental shields, telegraphed attacks, and non-lethal weapons – giving fighters a new dimension and allowing players to solve battles in brand new ways.

These new elements will also expand into the base game, along with new weapons, armor and encounters, giving the game a whole new experience and, depending on how far they’ve already progressed, will scale the combat and gear when entering Steeltown ensuring level-appropriate challenges.

“The Battle of Steeltown represents not just a fantastic new chapter in Wasteland 3’s story,” says Game Director, David Rogers. “Full of choice, consequence, and Wasteland 3’s unique brand of humor, it’s also a culmination of all the hard work we’ve put into the game since launch. For those playing Wasteland 3 for the first time, they’ll be playing the best version of the game. For players coming back to visit Steeltown, they’re in for a treat with new story, characters, and combat mechanics that really change up tactics in challenging new ways.”

The games music’s supervisor, Mary Ramos, along with composer Mark Morgan, have also added their own original scores and post-apocalyptic inspired covers.

Wasteland 3, The Battle of Steeltown, will be available for digital download on June 3, 2021 on PC and Consoles.

Learn more about Wasteland 3 here: https://www.deepsilver.com/en/games/wasteland-3/

DCS World 2.7 Launch Video Released

2021/04/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

We are delighted to announce the release of DCS 2.7 Open Beta

This has been a long time in the making and, while we don’t usually put out press releases for version upgrades, we truly believe that this is a game changer. The main improvement in 2.7 is the clouds. Realistic clouds and weather provides for a super immersive flying experience.

This latest update to DCS World Open Beta has the substantial range of new features and improvements included. Some of the highlights are new cloud technology, new piston engine propeller technology and a wide array of new features for the Hornet and Viper. We promise to keep you updated on all the progress to 2.7 and thank you in advance.

You will notice in the attached that there are over 20 pages of notes in the change log alone. There are so many other new and improved things in 2.7.

There are some things that are still very much work in progress. For example, if you are flying with a pixel density at 1.0 you may notice a little bit of cloud “jiggle”. That said, there is no doubt that on the whole there is so much that is good, if not awesome, about this patch we think you will enjoy it immensely.

These are the highlights:

Introducing a new cloud system with presets.
Introducing the new WWII propellers technology.

New campaigns:

DCS: Black Shark 2 Pandemic campaign by Armen Murazyan.
DCS: A-10C Operation Persian Freedom by Ground Pounder Sims.
DCS: P-47D Wolfpack Campaign by Reflected Simulations.

DCS World New Features

Labels. Added new small neutral dot label.
Mission Editor (ME). Added quadrangular trigger zones.
ME. Updated payloads window design. Mouse interactive view. Double RMB to reset position.
ME. Updated weapons and stores naming.
ME. Added ability to place all Player/Client Aircraft on ground without parking spot
Several changes in graphics effects.
Missions created in DCS 2.7 are incompatible with old DCS versions.

Options. System:

Added new adjusting sliders: Forest Details Factor, Scenery Details Factor.
Added new Clouds quality selector dropdownlist.
F11 Free Camera. Added control with classic WASD keys.
Campaigns. Added a campaigns main window background, that can be selected via Options –> Misc. –> Theme dropdown list.
Added basic barrage option for FLAK and AA guns. (fire at point with altitude selection)

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/news/changelog/openbeta/2.7.0.4625/

And we have a 50% sale running to May 2nd:

https://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/shop/

New AI War 2 Update News

2021/04/14

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Arcen Games is excited to announce the launch of a truly major update for space strategy cult hit AI War 2, along with the May 18th release date for its upcoming expansion AI War 2: Zenith Onslaught.

The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming continues to evolve, with an ever-growing pantheon of allies and enemies. AI War 2 is a grand strategy/RTS hybrid against an overwhelming, inhuman enemy who has conquered the galaxy.

“The new Paradigm Shift update (v2.800) for AI War 2 reimagines players’ relationship to luck within the context of the game,” according to lead developer Chris McElligott Park. “Procedural generation is an excellent tool often misused, but we’ve always had two competing ideologies within the AI War titles: one, you’re constructing an empire of your own design; and two, you’re having to adapt to what you find and be clever with tools that are not always your top favorites.”

“There has always been a push and pull between these two competing ideas, and this new Paradigm Shift, as we call it, brings them into greater balance, while also reducing the impact of luck, and increasing the number of shooting conflicts you’re likely to get into.”

The upcoming May 18th release of the Zenith Onslaught expansion is absolutely jam-packed with features as well. From “small” details like powerful new elite Cruisers that you can put in a new slot in your fleets, to galaxy-spanning empires like the Dark Zenith and the Zenith Architrave, this expansion is filled with new tools to use and new foes to untangle. Wormhole Borers let certain AIs alter the map topology, while Nomad Planets alter the map topology on their own as they roam around. The Zenith Miners hollow out entire planets, and Golem variants abound.

This expansion will also coincide with AI War 2 fully launching its multiplayer mode. More details to come as we approach the release date next month.

AI War 2 is available now for $19.99 via Steam on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.

To learn more about AI War 2 v2.800, visit: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/573410/view/3017950497116448442
To learn more about AI War 2 in general, visit: https://store.steampowered.com/app/573410/AI_War_2/
Discord: https://discordapp.com/invite/5g9ETKn

World of Warships Update 0.10.3 News

2021/04/14

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming, developer and publisher of the widely popular, free to play naval combat game World of Warships (WoWS), has today launched Update 0.10.3 to live servers with a whole host of new content to sink into. Check out the video update HERE:

Introducing: The German Destroyers

Headlining this update are the brand new German Destroyers which hit early access for players to take the helm and test out the new arsenal. In this first phase of the rollout, tiers VII to IX will be available, with tier X to be made available in future updates.

Players will be able to captain the Tier VII Z-31, Tier VIII Gustav Julius Maerker, and the Tier IX F. Schultz. The scourge of the Cruiser class, these ships will have incredibly accurate main battery guns with powerful AP shells, good HP pools, and long ranged torpedoes to take down heavily armoured targets.

The Return of the Hamburg Dockyard

The Hamburg Dockyard is back, and with it a brand new Tier IX German destroyer to build: the IX ZF-6. Construction of this ship comprises 22 phases, the first four of which focus on the development of schemes and diagrams before the actual build process begins. The IX ZF-6 will be unlocked with War Paint camouflage, a Commander with 10 skill points, a Port slot, and a commemorative flag. For more details of the IX ZF-6, and the other German Destroyers coming to World of Warships, see the full patch notes HERE.

Italian Battleships: Full Release

With the release of this update, the all-new Italian battleships finally launch out of early access and will be available for all players to research. For a full overview of the tech tree, and the ships which have been making waves over the past two updates, see the full patch notes.

Alongside the barrage of new content in this update, the team has made a number of visual enhancements and quality of life improvements to the Commander’s interface, as well as updated Daily Rewards.

More details on everything above can be found HERE

The Next Generation’s Gates McFadden Has Her Own Podcast

2021/04/13

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NacelleCast, the people behind Netflix’s The Movies That Made Us, The Toys That Made Us, and Down To Earth with Zac Efron, as well as Disney+’s Behind The Attraction announced that actress, director and choreographer, Gates McFadden, will debut her new podcast InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are? through Nacelle’s podcast network on May 12th. The company recently opened NacelleCast Studios, a state-of-the-art podcast studio next to their production offices in Burbank, which serves as the main podcast studio for all NacelleCast productions.

Gates McFadden InvestiGates: Who Do You Think You Are? is a limited podcast series where Gates invites some of her best friends such as Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Will Wheaton, Brent Spiner, Marina Sirtis, Michael Dorn, John Delancie, Robert Picardo, Michael Westmore, Nana Visitor, Denise Crosby and more to have one on one, intimate conversations unlike any Star Trek fan has ever seen or heard before. Whether you’re the biggest Trekkie, or a casual watcher, this podcast offers never before heard stories from some of the people who made Star Trek one of the most successful franchises in history.

Gates McFadden is an actress and choreographer best known for her portrayal of Dr. Beverly Crusher on Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek: Generations, Star Trek: Insurrection and Star Trek: Nemesis. Early in her career, Gates worked at The Jim Henson Company working behind the scenes as a Director of Choreography and Puppet Movement on films such as Labyrinth and Dreamchild.

For many years, she was a faculty member of some of the most prestigious university theatre departments in the USA, and was honored with the George Burns Teaching Fellowship while teaching at USC. A NYC actor who transferred to Los Angeles when she was cast on Star Trek, she nevertheless continued acting and directing in LA. While Artistic Director of EST/LA, she built the multi-space Atwater Village Theatre which has become a theatre headquarters in Los Angeles.

“I can’t say I know the ins and outs of podcasting, although I am learning, but I do know how to be funny and silly, serious and truthful, and ultimately, how to have lively conversations with my extraordinary group of close friends from the Star Trek series. An no, we don’t dissect the episodes, we speak about our lives,” said Gates McFadden.

“We’re deeply honored to be releasing Gates’ first podcast! I’ve been a Trekkie for over 35 years, and I’ve learned more from these shows than the last 100 conventions I’ve gone to combined!” said Brian Volk-Weiss, Founder and CEO of The Nacelle Company.

The podcast will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Podbean, Amazon Music and more starting May 12th.

WRC 10 Announced with Trailer

2021/04/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

As the FIA World Rally Championship prepares to celebrate its 50th season in 2022, NACON and development studio KT Racing are unveiling WRC 10, the latest instalment of the official video game of the championship. Building on the success of WRC 9, in which over 200,000 special stages are played every day, the French studio and publisher are adding a range of improvements and new features for this anniversary edition. With WRC 10 you will relive the most intense moments of the Championship, from 1973 to the present day! NACON who has become a key player in racing games publishing over the last few years will make additional surprises and announcements in the upcoming days.

50 years of rallying

To celebrate 50 years of the competition, WRC 10 offers a unique anniversary edition, bursting with new features and driving thrills. A retrospective mode offers players the chance to relive 19 events that have shaped the history of the Championship. These challenging special stages put drivers’ skills to the test by imposing conditions specific to each era. Drive six historic rallies, including the legendary Acropolis Rally (Greece) and Rallye Sanremo (Italy), with over 20 of the WRC’s most iconic cars: Alpine, Audi, Lancia, Subaru, Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota… With more content than ever, fans will love WRC 10 and its homage to 50 years of rallying.

Even more immersive

The physics, which have already been praised by critics and drivers in WRC 9, have been further improved to offer players an even more realistic experience. Control of aerodynamic forces, the turbo and braking have received particular attention on all surfaces, so that WRC 10 recreates ever more accurate and intense driving sensations. Immersion has also been increased with a completely reworked audio design for this new edition. Experience rallying as if you are there!

Create your own team

The hugely popular Career mode has also been improved with a new livery editor and the chance to create your own team. You can now apply your own colours to championship cars to complement the 52 official teams of the 2021 season. Take up the challenge with your own custom team! Produced alongside Automobilist.com, world-renowned for its automotive poster designs, NACON is also revealing the game’s packshots:

With WRC 10, the leading off-road racing simulator is reinventing itself once more! Finish the 2021 season atop the podium and relive the most intense moments at the wheel of iconic cars to celebrate 50 years of the competition.

6 historic rallies, including Acropolis, San Remo, Germany, Argentina…
Over 20 legendary cars, including Alpine, Audi, Lancia, Subaru, Ford, Mitsubishi, Toyota…
4 brand-new rallies: Estonia, Croatia, Belgium and Spain
52 official teams of the 2021 season (WRC, WRC2, WRC3, Junior WRC)

WRC 10 will be available on September 2, 2021 on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC and on Nintendo Switch™ at a later date.

Army of the Dead Gets An Official Trailer

2021/04/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

ARMY OF THE DEAD takes place following a zombie outbreak that has left Las Vegas in ruins and walled off from the rest of the world. When Scott Ward (Dave Bautista), a displaced Vegas local, former zombie war hero who’s now flipping burgers on the outskirts of the town he now calls home, is approached by casino boss Bly Tanaka (Hiroyuki Sanada), it’s with the ultimate proposition: Break into the zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault beneath the strip before the city is nuked by the government in 32 hours…

ARMY OF THE DEAD is directed by Zack Snyder (who also served as director of photography) with a screenplay by Snyder & Shay Hatten and Joby Harold from a story by Snyder. In Select Theaters May 14 and on Netflix May 21, 2021

GORD Announcement Trailer Released

2021/04/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Covenant, a new Polish game development studio founded by former CD PROJEKT RED and 11 bit studios producer Stan Just, is thrilled to announce its first game. Gord is a single player, adventure strategy title set in a grim fantasy world inspired by Slavic folklore. The unique survival, quest, and city-builder elements will keep players on their toes as they play through the procedurally generated scenarios. Gord will be available on PC and is launching in 2022. Check out the announcement trailer below for a look into the dark fantasy world:

Gord is a single player, adventure strategy game featuring developing societies, eerie forbidden lands, and remarkable mythical creatures. Players complete quests and manage a populace whose personal stories and well-being impact the fate of the settlement.

Key features:

Adventure strategy in a dark fantasy setting – Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn as they venture deep into forbidden lands and ensure the survival of your populace in a grim fantasy world inspired by Slavic folklore.
A unique city-builder with survival elements – Grow your gord from a humble settlement to a formidable fortress while your population is constantly at risk from enemy tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk in the surrounding woods.
AI-driven quest system to ensure lots of variety – Side quests and random encounters will send you off into the wilderness to hunt down legendary creatures, uncover secrets about the Ancients, or vanquish a nasty scourge.
Custom scenarios with procedural level generation – Choose from a variety of primary objectives, select the level size, the intensity of raids, the environment you’ll play in, the types of enemies you’ll face, starting resources, and even the severity of the weather.
Impactful Sanity and Burden systems – Every aspect of your settlers’ lives – from illness and hunger to the death of their kin – can impact your villagers’ psychological state.
Unleash powerful Incantations – Spells vary in nature – some are offensive while others are defensive – but they all help to tip the battlefield in your favor.
Uncover the world’s mysteries in The Chronicle – Pages torn from The Chronicle will be scattered throughout the game’s landscapes, giving dedicated players an additional challenge of discovering lore that explains the Gord universe.

Be sure to add Gord to your Steam Wishlist and keep in touch with the latest news at the links listed below, where in the coming weeks the developers will share more info about the game while shedding light on what makes their studio special and worthy of its recent “Great Place to Work” award.

Playpulse ONE Combines Exercise Bike and Game Console

2021/04/13

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

We’re extremely excited to introduce Playpulse ONE, a game-changing combination of exercise bike, video game console, and entertainment system that makes working out more fun.

Seamlessly integrating virtual entertainment with the workout, Playpulse ONE is the fitness device for anyone that wants a workout routine you will look forward to – both gamers and non-gamers alike.

75% of American households own a video game console. Meanwhile, according to the World Health Organization, 81% of adolescents are unhealthy and inactive. 73% of Americans want to be more active but struggle with motivation and lack of time.

Our mission at Playpulse is to use the magic of virtual entertainment to make anyone look forward to their next workout. We believe this will have a massive societal impact by unlocking more active communities – fostering joy and enthusiasm around healthier lifestyles.

Tech first: Playpulse ONE has a high precision pedal sensor integrating pedaling with the gameplay. Handlebars with game controllers and heart-rate sensors combine immersive gaming with measurable exercise results. With a 24” multitouch computer and a dedicated graphics card, the ONE is able to run 3D games with online multiplayer for truly social workout experiences.

Playpulse ONE offers a rich library of video games, entertainment, and fitness content. Users can stream their favorite show – if they keep the pace up – or the screen goes dark (optional). For the fitness purists we’ve made Playpulse Studio – also filled with gamification elements to make your desired workout program more exciting.

The core Playpulse experience is in the exercise gaming. Playpulse ONE will ship with four games made with Unity 3D, in addition to several new games and experiences currently in development. In the future, Playpulse will create an open API for third party developers to create new and exciting experiences.

Launch Games & Apps

Pedaltanks – Capture the flag and win the war in this epic multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game. Pick your own tank, each with different stats and abilities. Then start to pedal and use the strength of your tank to cooperate with your teammates and beat the opposing team!
Bumpercars – What do you get when you put Bumper Cars in space? An epic arcade game. Bump your way to victory by knocking opponents off the tracks. Watch out though, your opponent get smarter every minute and are constantly finding new ways to attack. How long can you outsmart them?
Heat Street – Navigate colorful worlds, wisely use power ups to gain tactical advantage, and find the best shortcuts to beat the opponents. Keep your cool though, if you push your vehicle too hard it might just overheat and you`re out of the race. Each vehicle has unique statistics and power ups suited for its personality.
Helios – a roguelite runner. Explore new worlds with Helios, your trusted spaceship. Collect valuable resources and upgrades as you pilot your ship across planets. Find the best paths and watch out for obstacles as you work your way through the different segments of your planetary exploration. Sure, Helios is a rugged ship, but there’s a limit to the beating it can take. Hit too many obstacles and you’ll have to start over.
Playpulse Studio – Our exercise app for people who just want to get the workout done. Choose between different workouts and let Playpulse guide your workout – automatically adjusting the resistance and showing you what speed to aim for. Create goals and monitor your progression and fitness.
Streaming Gamification – integrated with the streaming service of your choice using your personal subscription. Have the screen go blurry or dark if you`re not maintaining the exercise intensity you’ve set for the episode!
Platform Exercise Goals – In the Playpulse client you can create customized personal milestones for any workout goal you want to achieve. Exercise 4 days a week for a month? Bike the equivalent of Route 66, or London to Paris? Hit level 20 in Pedaltanks? Unlock all characters in Heat Street? Create your own goals and monitor your progress in our client!

The ever-growing content library is made available via Playpulse LIVE, the bike’s subscription service, which is included for free the first six months when pre-ordering a bike. Following the trial period, it’s an optional $19.99/month.

Pre-order with a limited 40% off/discount is now live at https://playpulse.com/ for a limited price of $1199.00 (MSRP $1999.00).

To follow our journey, please visit our Facebook and Instagram.

Subnautica: Below Zero Cinematic Trailer Released

2021/04/13

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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Unknown World Entertainment’s latest trailer for Subnautica: Below Zero offers a cinematic look at the harsh elements and hair-raising creatures players will encounter in this alien world. From pesky Sea Monkeys to charging Snow Stalkers, get a glimpse at life as an Alterra Seatruck Pilot in the new trailer (ready for embedding) on YouTube here:

Players can brave the cold on Planet 4546B beginning May 14, 2021, when Subnautica: Below Zero launches for PC and Mac via STEAMⓇ and Epic Game Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in both physical and digital editions.

For the first time explorers can traverse the alien worlds of Subnautica on Nintendo Switch as the first title launches alongside its sequel Subnautica: Below Zero on May 14, 2021.

Unknown Worlds Entertainment has also partnered with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. to distribute a physical Nintendo Switch edition in the Americas, EMEA, and Japan that bundles both games for $59.99.

The Subnautica series has been critically acclaimed for its massive open world and immersive gameplay that tests how far players are willing to go in wonder of its ocean world. Subnautica: Below Zero features an all-new story, new land environments to explore, new technology to craft, and treacherous mysteries to uncover.

For additional details on Subnautica: Below Zero, please visit: https://unknownworlds.com/subnautica/

For more information regarding BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc. please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/