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Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Out Now on the Nintendo Switch

2021/03/16
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Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Trailers / Videos

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is out now on Nintendo Switch™! The RPG franchise coveted for its rich story and countless customization options makes its long-anticipated handheld debut. The game comes with three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles.

In addition, THQ Nordic confirmed plans for the adventures in Amalur to continue later this year with the brand new Kingdoms of Amalur expansion: Fatesworn.

Kingdoms of Amalur was created by bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion creator Ken Rolston. The game is best known for an unmatched level of player choice, including countless character customization combinations, as well as a rich story filled with a myriad of side quests that layer romance, magic, whimsy and political intrigue into the player’s primary mission. RPG fans can look forward to a myriad of new graphical upgrades and effects, as well as various gameplay feature improvements in Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. This, in addition to the inclusion of three DLC’s: The Teeth of Naros, Legend of Dead Kel and Weapons and Armor bundles. Switch players will experience an unprecedented amount of gameplay – hundreds of hours of exploration, dynamic combat and adventuring await!

El Hijo – A Wild West Tale Console Launch Trailer Released

2021/03/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

El Hijo – the son – literally shows in this thrilling and family-friendly outlaw action-adventure that the Wild West is no country for old men, but for a kid to conquer. With the weapons and the wit of a child, he is out to finally be reunited with his mother after tragedy struck and the family got separated.

El Hijo – A Wild West Tale is coming to Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on March 25th, 2021.

With tricky puzzles, shady monks, and dancing cowboys, playing through this gloomy, yet wholesome, adventure is sometimes quite challenging. What happens if a diversion fails and your fireworks hit the pecking chicken instead of an opponent?

FIRST Official Announcement Trailer

2021/03/16
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Well, this problem keeps me awake at night. My name is Waldek from SurvGames studio and I wanted to introduce you new game called FIRST. It’s a survival simulator with horror elements that aims to convince players that we can survive only by working alongside nature! But first, take a look at the apocalyptic trailer.

A terrifying vision, isn’t it? I did include some supernatural elements in my game, but its message remains relevant in the real world as well. In FIRST, players take on the role of the last man on Earth, who travels the world with his rescued dog to uncover the mystery of the end of the world. Who knows, maybe it is their duo that will help and restore the mankind? The heroes will travel through many different locations, from radioactive wastelands to destroyed towns, and sometimes even will have to face the monstrous creatures that appeared on Earth. Screenshots below will tell even you more than words.

Genesis Noir Launch Date Trailer Released

2021/03/16
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Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Feral Cat Den are proud to announce that Genesis Noir, the cosmic tale of romance, black holes and jazz music, will launch on March 26, 2021! Fellow Traveller is thrilled to announce it will now launch Genesis Noir on Nintendo Switch and the Epic Games Store as well as the previously announced PC version via Steam, GOG, Humble, Xbox One and Game Pass for PC and Xbox One.

Genesis Noir will be available for all platforms for $14.99 USD for the base game. Genesis Noir is also available for PC gamers in the Cosmic Collection, containing the game, the official soundtrack, a digital art book “An Act of Creation” and an interactive comic book “Moiré Noir” bundled together for $27.99 USD. These items will also be available separately as DLC for PC gamers with the original soundtrack available for $9.99 USD, the digital art book for $6.99 USD and the digital interactive comic book for $2.99 USD.

Xbox One and Nintendo Switch pre-orders will be available March 16 through March 25 and will offer a 20% discount during the pre-order period. All platforms and versions of Genesis Noir will be 20% off during the launch week from March 26 through April 2.

The Hand of Merlin Gameplay Trailer with Dev Commentary Released

2021/03/15
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Independent developer Room-C Games in co-production with Croteam and in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil are excited to share the latest gameplay trailer from their rogue-lite RPG game, The Hand of Merlin which will be coming to PC via Steam Early Access in May.

The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with sci-fi horror. Players recruit three mortal heroes on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem to explore richly-imagined medieval lands on the brink of apocalypse – assaulted by an otherworldly evil.

In the gameplay video, Mateus “Mat” Farias – Game Designer, provides some keen insights into the game as he walks us through the second zone of The Hand of Merlin and reveals the inner workings of the tactical turn-based combat in this rogue-lite RPG.

The Gameplay, from yesterday’s reveal at the Media Indie Exchange (MIX) was one of many games shown by indies showcasing their projects to the press.

For more details on the game head over to its Steam page here

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows Gameplay Trailer Released

2021/03/15
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Developer Monochrome and publisher Hatinh Interactive have announced that dreamlike puzzle platformer with action and adventure elements, Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, will launch for PC, Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year. Tandem: A Tale of Shadows offers a unique dual gameplay experience with outstanding aesthetics and visuals.

Thomas, the only son of the Kanes, a famous magicians couple from the late 19th century in London, has disappeared. Emma, a stubborn young fan of their shows, is convinced that she must find him and decides to investigate. On her way to the Kanes’ manor, she mysteriously meets Fenton, Thomas teddy bear, endowed with magical powers. Together, they set out to find Thomas and will have to team up to face any obstacles they encounter.

Tandem: A Tale of Shadows was recently introduced during the MIX Game Dev Direct showcase featuring the very first gameplay trailer below which provided the commented gameplay video of the game.

In Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, puzzle platformer fans and experts alike will face dozens of puzzles across five beautiful Victorian-inspired worlds. Players will alternate between Emma’s top-down view and Fenton’s horizontal side-scroller view, oftentimes using the former’s lantern to cast shadows the teddy bear can cross. Clever and innovative gameplay mechanics will be introduced as the duo travels from one universe to the next.

As Emma and Fenton master intelligent obstacles, confront menacing mechanical toys, and uncover clues about Thomas’ disappearance, players will learn more about the relationship between the girl and Thomas’ teddy bear Fenton and find out more about Thomas’ disappearance.

“With Tandem, our ambition is to evolve the puzzle platformer genre through immersive storytelling, jaw-dropping production values, and thought-provoking gameplay,” says JB Grasset, CEO and co-founder at Monochrome Paris. “We can’t wait to captivate players later this year with the imaginative, mysterious universe we’ve carefully created.”

“ Not only we are continuously impressed by Tandem’s game art and aesthetics but we also strongly believe in the uniqueness of its dual gameplay” says Philippe DAO, CEO and co-founder of Hatinh Interactive who will publish the game later this year.

The Signifier: Director’s Cut Announcement Trailer Released

2021/03/15
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Developer Playmestudio and publisher Raw Fury have unveiled The Signifier: Director’s Cut, the definitive edition of 2020’s psychological tech-noir thriller featuring new story content, enhanced performance and visuals, and a variety of expanded features. Marking the game’s console debut, The Signifier: Director’s Cut will launch later this year on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and Mac.

Here’s what’s coming in The Signifier: Director’s Cut:

  • Expanded narrative content featuring new memories, dialogue and voice-over, three additional story endings, and a new epilogue giving greater insight to key characters and choices.
  • Next-gen enhancements, including support for an average of 60 FPS at 4K and 100+ FPS at 1080p, as well as faster loading times and high-resolution textures.
  • Improved performance and experience, including better load times and frame rate, revamped animations and UI, and optimizations for lower-end PCs.
  • Bonus gameplay features, including a new difficulty setting for those purely interested in experiencing the game’s story, plus new menu tips, clues, and remappable controls.
  • Free upgrade for anyone who owns The Signifier on Steam, GOG.com, or the Humble Store when the new title update launches!

The Signifier is a surreal first-person adventure that blends experimental investigation, psychology and artificial intelligence. When the vice president of the world’s largest tech company turns up dead in her home, it’s up to you to explore her memories and emotions with a revolutionary brain scanner to uncover what happened. Move freely between three dimensions — reality, objective memories and subjective feelings — searching for clues in mind-bending environments, discovering important revelations, solving puzzles, and putting the pieces together in pursuit of the truth.

For more information on The Signifier: Director’s Cut as it nears release, visit www.TheSignifier.com.

House Flipper – Pets DLC Announced

2021/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

The House Flipper universe will be joined by someone very special. The players will be able to adopt a dog or a cat representing one of the ten most popular breeds out there – Cozy Village and its, well, cozy atmosphere will become your brand-new hometown.

Add the DLC to your wishlist on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1569190/House_Flipper__Pets_DLC/).

Pets DLC is opening endless possibilities, such as:

  • Designing your very own safe space where you can chill with your four-legged friend.
  • Establishing a pet-playground in your backyard.
  • Flipping one of ten new houses – we’re going for the ranch style this time around!

And that’s not the end of the surprises from the developers – every player will now have the possibility to create their own pet hotel! In the idyllic Cozy Village, players will take care of the ideal conditions for all those pets that couldn’t travel with their owners. And if you’re good enough at managing your business, you’ll definitely make a profit out of it.

House Flipper – Pets DLC brings a lot of new mechanics. You’ll be able to play with your freshly adopted pet, and with some time and effort, you might even raise it to be your helper on the renovation site.

“Since the release of Steam Workshop for House Flipper, we’ve noticed how many players are pet-lovers just like we are. Community feedback is extremely important to us, so we’ve decided to create a DLC that will allow our fans to adopt a trusty companion – just to make their house feel a bit more like home.” Said Mateusz Jeleń, CEO of Frozen Way.

House Flipper – Pets DLC comes with:

– 10 of the most popular breeds of cats and dogs.
– Cute companions like turtles, parrots, bunnies, and hamsters.
– Over 150 new and unique items, stylized to be cozy.
– 10 new jobs.
– 10 ranch houses available to be bought and renovated.

Frozen Way plans to release the DLC in the first quarter of 2022. The exact date and price are yet to be announced, but we encourage you to add House Flipper – Pets DLC to your wishlist on Steam and follow it on Facebook and Instagram.

Dead Age II Out Now

2021/03/12
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Publisher Headup and developer Silent Dreams proudly announce the release of tactical rogue-like Zombie survival game Dead Age 2 on Steam and GOG today. The game is available for $17.99, €17.99 and £14.99, with a 40% discount for the first week at $10.79, €10.79 and £8.99!

Dead Age 2 arrives with an all-new story of human survival in a world torn asunder by a terrifying zombie onslaught. Survival at its core, Dead Age 2 blends resource management and role-playing with elements of rogue-like gameplay and turn based combat. Exploring through a land of horrors, every decision made on resource management and combat engagement will ultimately lead to one of six unique endings.

New features, including an all-new story, and a new free-to-explore open-world map with over 80 locations were added to the game. The base is now upgradeable in 3D, with the introduction of new vehicles and an advanced combat system designed to satisfy your zombie smashing cravings.

Check out the official Steam or GOG page, the Discord channel or Headup’s Twitter page. Tweets are much appreciated!

G.I. JOE Coming to World of Tanks

2021/03/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Wargaming is excited to announce that Hasbro’s iconic G.I. JOE characters, Duke and Cobra Commander, are joining the fight in World of Tanks. Today tankers will be able to get their hands on two extra special 3D styles: one for the TS-5 (G.I. JOE Team) and one for the T-54 first prototype (Cobra). Additionally, World of Tanks is delivering G.I. JOE-themed missions, decals and emblems to its players, and from March 18, two unique crew commanders will be available through Prime Gaming.

The G.I. JOE toy line was like none before it. It added backstories to its colorful heroes, menacing villains and featured intricately designed military vehicles to transport its soldiers into action. Now the adventure continues as millions of World of Tanks players can take command of the G.I. JOE B.T.T. (Breakthrough Tank) and the Cobra B.O.A (Battle Operational Assault) in
the struggle for freedom. Both vehicles are designed specifically for the World of Tanks battlefield and are unique to the game! The G.I. JOE B.T.T., based on the TS-5, will take the fight right to Cobra’s front door. In retaliation, Cobra has engineered the B.O.A., built on the foundation of the T-54 first prototype, to menace any who are foolish enough to face it. As an
exclusive to Prime Gaming Club members, Duke and Cobra Commander can be recruited as crew captains on March 18.

“For years, the characters of G.I. JOE have captured the playtime of an entire generation as they recreated epic battles with toys and imagination,” stated Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “Now that generation is grown, and there is no better way for them to revisit the joy of G.I. JOE than in World of Tanks! It really is a perfect combination, and we are happy to deliver it!”

Alongside the B.T.T. and B.O.A., tankers will also get unique decals featuring the legendary G.I. JOE M.O.B.A.T. (Multi-Ordinance Battle Tank) and the COBRA H.I.S.S (High Speed Sentry) vehicles, as depicted on their original package art. In addition, G.I. JOE themed inscriptions and emblems are available by completing of a series of in-game missions. The iconic Cobra and G.I. JOE emblems will help players declare their allegiance on any tank in their garage. Since “knowing is half the battle,” head on over to the dedicated article for more information
about G.I. JOE in-game offerings for World of Tanks: https://worldoftanks.eu/news/general-news/gi-joe-customization/