Necromunda: Underhive Wars, the thrilling turn-based strategy title from Rogue Factor and Focus Home Interactive based on Games Workshop’s iconic license, gets even more intense today with the release of the new “Cawdor Gang” DLC on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC!
The Cawdor bring a fanatical bent to the action-packed, vertical shootouts of Necromunda: Underhive Wars in both single and multiplayer modes. With horrific masks and vicious brutality, the Cawdor can shrug off blows that would fell other gangs whole. But they allow for the same suite of heavy cosmetic and gameplay customization as all of the game’s playable gangs: recruit and customize your fighters to create a truly unique and dangerous fighting force through your choice of careers, perks, skills, equipment, color schemes, and more.
In addition, today marks the release of the Gold Edition of Necromunda: Underhive Wars, featuring the base game plus both DLC gangs (the Van Saar and the Cawdor) in one package. On Steam, the Gold Edition bundle also includes the game’s digital artbook and OST. Furthermore, players who already own the base game of Necromunda: Underhive Wars can pick up the new “Gangs Bundle,” which combines the Cawdor and Van Saar DLC gangs in one package at a discounted price.
To celebrate today’s releases, Necromunda: Underhive Wars and its Gold Edition are each available at a significant discount on Steam for a limited time. For more information, visit the official store page.
The beauty and magic of fireworks are in your hands now: unleash your creativity with FWsim: Fireworks Display Simulator, releasing today on Steam Early Access! The creative sandbox game releases today for €19.99/$24.99, with a 10% launch discount. With FWsim you will be able to express your creativity and have fun designing the most amazing fireworks displays you’ve ever seen — all in iconic real-world landmarks, or even in your own 3D environments, and reacting to your favorite music! More than 480 fireworks effects give you absolute freedom to live the dream of wielding the magic of fireworks in your hands. You can share your creations with your friends in 4K resolution, compatible with YouTube and social media!
FWsim was first released in 2010 as a fireworks display planning software, aimed at pyrotechnic professionals and fireworks enthusiasts. It’s realistic and deep enough to satisfy the needs of a fireworks pro, but intuitive and easy-to-use so everyone can enjoy it as a purely creative tool. After 10 years of success and more than 30,000 shows designed, FWsim comes to Steam Early Access. It will gradually evolve into a sandbox game for players to enjoy the creativity, imagination, freedom and magic of designing their own fireworks displays.
As it is right now, FWsim is a fully-functioning tool with flawless performance and all its current features perfectly implemented. Its mid- and long-term goals are to build upon that, adding even more features and effects, improving the graphics, and developing more as a sandbox game with new mechanics to widen the experience. The feedback of the community during this Early Access period will be vital to guide development and make FWsim the best it can possibly be – so everyone can get the unique experience of being a pyrotechnician!
KEY FEATURES
Design your unique fireworks displays combining music, fireworks and 3D models.
Choose between 480 realistic fireworkeffects already included – more to come!
Create your own pieces of firework by combining individual components, just like real specialist do!
Synch your fireworks with your favorite music with spectacular camera movement.
Feel every explosion thanks to recorded real sounds.
Enjoy your creations in realistic 3D environments with iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building
…or have them light up wherever you want by importing 3D buildings – from your city or backyard to any famous place you can think of.
Share your creations exporting the video up to 4K resolution, compatible with Youtube and social media channels.
Great optimization: flawless performance even when designing massive displays.
After selling over 2 million units on PC and Console, the Vikings of Shiro Games’ popular strategy game Northgard will set foot on iOS devices on April 13th at $8.99/€9.99!
Pre-orders are already available on the App Store at a special 10% off price.
Rest assured that we haven’t forgotten about Android devices. The Clans will conquer Google Play later this year.
After years of tireless explorations, brave Vikings have discovered a new land filled with mystery, danger and riches: NORTHGARD.
The boldest Northmen have set sail to explore and conquer these new shores, bring fame to their Clan and write history through conquest, trading, or devotion to the Gods.
That is, if they can survive the dire Wolves and Undead Warriors roaming the land, befriend or defeat the giants, and survive the harshest winters ever witnessed in the North.
FEATURES
Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard
Assign your vikings to various jobs (Farmer, Warrior, Sailor, Loremaster…)
Manage your resources carefully and survive harsh winters and vicious foes
Expand and discover new territory with unique strategic opportunities
Achieve different victory conditions (Conquest, Fame, Lore, Trading…)
Play against other Clans with different difficulty levels and personalities
Includes the following major updates: Ragnarok, Relics & Conquest
He’s made you spin, jump and wump for 25 years, and this year, our beloved orange marsupial is celebrating in style. To kick off his silver anniversary, on March 12, the true sequel to the classic Crash Bandicoot trilogy from the ‘90s and the first original entry in the Crash franchise in more than 10 years, Crash Bandicoot™ 4: It’s About Time will launch on PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™. The game will also launch on PC via Battle.net later this year. Fans are smitten with the biggest Crash game ever[1], so whether it’s their first playthrough or their hundredth, there’s no better time to experience massive levels, badder bosses and more gameplay. Fans should also be on the look-out for tons of furtastic festivities from Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) aimed to engage Crash Bandicoot fans throughout the year.
Developer Toys for Bob has been hard at work to bring Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time to new platforms. Fans on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S are in for some N. credible visuals when they see the game run in 4K with 60 FPS[2]. Additionally, players on either next-gen platform will enjoy quicker loading times to dive into the wumpa-eating action and 3D audio that will immerse them in all-new dimensions. What’s more, players who purchase, or already have, Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on PlayStation® 4 or Xbox One will be entitled to receive next-gen upgrades at no cost (except in Japan) within the same console family[3] (including the ability to transfer saved data).
PlayStation® 5 owners in particular will be in for an extra treat with DualSense wireless controllers bringing adaptive triggers to players’ fingertips. Fans will now be able to feel the force of Neo Cortex’s DNA-changing blaster and experience the grip as they grapple with Tawna’s Hookshot. Additionally, PlayStation® 5’s Activity Card feature will give players a clear breakdown of their progress throughout each of the game’s dimensions, providing guidance to achieve objectives and more.
Adding to the fun, fans will now be able to experience Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time on the go when the time-shattering platforming adventure makes it way to Nintendo Switch™ for the first time, while Xbox Series X|S will utilize Smart Delivery to enable users to play the appropriate version depending on their console.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time will be available for PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S for $59.99 SRP. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch™ ($39.99 SRP) are available in select territories starting today, via the Nintendo e-shop. The game will also be coming to PC via Battle.net, with pre-orders available now ($39.99 SRP). Fans can expect more information on the PC edition at a later date, along with other fun happenings in celebration of the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
The game is available now for PlayStation® 4, PlayStation® 4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One X for $59.99 SRP, and players will be entitled to receive next-gen upgrades at no cost (except in Japan) within the same console family³. To learn more about next-gen features, installation and other details, visit our FAQ page.
For more information on the Crash Bandicoot franchise, please visit www.crashbandicoot.com and follow @CrashBandicoot on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
Munich-based studio Aesir Interactive and publisher astragon Entertainment have announced that the authentic POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS will launch as a Steam Early Access title this Spring. Handcuffs and radar on hand, players will don the badge of a male or female United States police officer and patrol the first district and five neighborhoods of a bustling American city in this first playable version of the game. Supported by a game development grant from the German FilmFernsehFonds Bayern funding body, the title will retail for 19.99 Euro/USD 24.99/17.99 GBP (RSP).
Platform: PC
Engine: Unreal® Engine 4
Release: Early access Spring 2021
Several update phases after initial launch
Game modes: Single player from launch; cooperative multiplayer to be added later
Price: 19.99 Euro/USD 24.99/17.99 GBP (RSP) – all future content included at no additional cost
After POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS launches as an early access game this Spring, it will improve through monthly updates that incorporate valuable feedback from players and police fans.The game will paint a realistic picture of a patrol officer’s job in a fictional American city called Brighton. Police fans will wear their virtual badges proudly as they ensure order and safety. Players will be able to patrol the first neighborhood of the introductory city district at launch. If they perform well with their superiors, they’ll unlock access to four more neighborhoods in this first district, where pedestrians and vehicular traffic simulate the impression of a living complex metropolis.
Subsequent updates will expand one’s operational radius by two more districts and ten more neighborhoods.
Police fans will begin their careers by choosing one of eight different playable characters. Instead of a lengthy tutorial, a system of unlockable content will teach players all the skills they need while on patrol. Handy tool tips will provide additional information.
Collecting shift-points during the workday, which in turn become duty stars, will unlock new districts, new neighborhoods, and new police cars. During shifts, tasks will include enforcing parking regulations, recording traffic accidents, and penalizing traffic offenses like speeding or jaywalking. On top of that, players will have to keep an eye out for wanted suspects.
Appropriate and lawful behavior towards Brighton’s citizens is an integral part of POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS. A Conduct Point System will log and penalize abuses of power. Virtual police officers who are found to have acted against the law and the department’s code of conduct will be stripped of their badges and fired.
The title also will include a casual game mode where players will be able to receive hints they wouldn’t normally receive in the main simulation portion of the game. Players will receive tips on crimes occurring in their immediate vicinity. Additionally, they’ll be shown more leniency when it comes to breaking the law, such as speeding or jaywalking. Serious offences like police brutality, however, will still be severely punished. Players will also be able to disable police vehicle collisions with NPCs while in this mode.
Here’s a short overview on what to expect during POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS’ initial early access release:
Parking surveillance – Situative issuing of parking tickets and/or towing of vehicles for parking against the direction of travel, exceeding the permitted parking time, and non-observance of parking restrictions. Fines may also be issued for parked cars with expired license plates.
Traffic violations by pedestrians – If a pedestrian is endangering themselves and others (by ignoring a red light at an intersection, for instance), officers should intervene. Careless littering is also frowned upon on the streets and sidewalks of Brighton.
Traffic accidents – Different types of accidents, which can develop dynamically from traffic events, will demand different actions by officers. This includes calling for an ambulance, interviewing witnesses, drug and alcohol tests, and more. Players should always keep a watchful eye on moving traffic.
Speed control – Measure the speed of moving vehicles while standing on the roadside with a radar gun or by utilizing the speed measuring instrument in one’s police car. Issue tickets when appropriate.
Search and arrest wanted suspects: Now and then, the police department’s call center will issue information about wanted suspects. One may encounter a person matching the call center’s descriptions during patrol. A key element of investigations is questioning witnesses, as they might offer valuable information regarding a suspect.
Traffic control – Going on patrol in one’s police car will offer players new perspectives on Brighton’s traffic and streets. Use sirens to pass around other vehicles or to prompt them to pull over.
The Crime Map will help fans maintain an overview of the different districts and neighborhoods of Brighton. Players will be able to monitor increases in offences in order to determine which areas demand a stronger police presence.
Following the game’s initial early access period, fans can look forward to new features like a cooperative multiplayer mode as updates roll out.
POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS on PC will be available in early access via Steam™ and the official astragon homepage in Spring 2021 for 19.99 Euro/USD 24.99/17.99 GBP (RSP).
Find out more about POLICE SIMULATOR: PATROL OFFICERS here:
Behaviour Interactive, is proud to announce today the release of the Moments of Growth Collection featuring three new outfits for the stars of the Stranger Things Chapter, available via the in-game store.
Reminiscent of a quieter time in Hawkins, Indiana, the Days of Rose outfit for Nancy Wheeler includes the Elegant Simplicity head, a sweet pulled back hairstyle, the Rose Cardigan, and the Indiana Skirt – a demure look for a future journalist.
Steve Harrington’s High School Hunk outfit is fit for Prom King. It includes his signature hairstyle, The Harrington (the mane event!), Polo Strong, a tidy long-sleeve shirt and Autum Khakis.
Lastly, out-of-this-world killer Demogorgon’s outfit Geo Mutation, wherein stony outcrops grow from his monstrous body, includes Rock Jaw, Armored Plate and Crag Claw – scary!
Those who have yet to purchase the Stranger Things Chapter can look forward to exploring the Underground Complex map, located below The Hawkins National Laboratory and play as legendary Killer The Demogorgon as well as Survivors Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington. Players can find out more about the Stranger Things Chapter by clicking the spotlight trailer here. The other Stranger Things outfits that have been released for these characters can be viewed in the in-game store.
Stranger Things is available for streaming only on Netflix.
Picture a capital city that shines like a gemstone, improved by the wealth drawn from the hinterland – decorated by riches demanded from vassals. A capital not of a mighty territorial empire, but of a compact and concentrated state that can still use gold and favors to influence neighbors and rivals. Picture it and then make it so in Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan.
Leviathan is the newest expansion to Paradox’s flagship grand strategy game about the early modern world. Leviathan offers new tools that allow you to play “tall” with smaller and more focused realms with a few centers of power. It also has a host of other changes to well-established game features like Regencies and Colonies.
Among other things, Leviathan gives you new ways to quickly develop your capital, drawing resources and power from vassals or newly conquered territories, and allows you to build beyond your province’s construction limit if you are willing to pay the price.
Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan will be accompanied by a major free update that reworks the Southeast Asian and Australasian maps, with new nations, new cultures and new religions. This fascinating region of powerful monarchs and rich merchants takes on new color and offers new ways to play.
Today, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has released the Launch trailer for the macabre adventure game, Little Nightmares II, which is launching on February 11, 2021 on current generation consoles, PCs via STEAM® and Google Stadia. Little Nightmares II will also be available later in 2021 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X with a free upgrade for owners of the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One version.
To celebrate the forthcoming release, the launch trailer showcases the dark corridors, frightening faceless figures, and malevolent monstrosities that will terrify players as they play and haunt their dreams as they sleep. These and other unspeakable horrors await in the world of the Pale City in Little Nightmares II, which arrives on Thursday, February 11.
Produced in partnership with Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares II follows the story of Mono, a young boy trapped in a world distorted by the humming transmission of a distant Signal Tower. Together with Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, he sets out to discover the grim secrets of the world whilst fleeing from the monstrous residents out to capture him.
The most watched sporting event on American television has just come to an end. Despite the large number of ads, keen-eyed observers will have noted the absence of a top brand, Bugman’s Beer! Head brewer, Joseph Bugman, was eagerly awaiting this occasion to promote his best beer, Bugman’s XXXXXX, the most refreshing and refined beer in the Old World. But alas, the beardling brewery courier didn’t get the tape to the network on time – he’s now a trollslayer.
Bugman’s XXXXXX is a brewed beer distributed all across the Old World. From the tip of the froth to the bottom of the mug, each sip is pure delight. At the mere sight of a Bugman’s XXXXXX, even a clumsy dwarf can take out an entire opposing team and sprint 25 yards just to get a taste. If you don’t believe it? That’s because you’ve never drunk a Bugman’s XXXXXX! Discover its unique flavor before your next Blood Bowl match!
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Funnier, bloodier, and more spectacular than ever, Blood Bowl 3 will be a hit with fans of the universe and strategy games alike. At launch, the game will include 12 teams’ each with their own pitch and cheerleaders, Campaign and Multiplayer modes, and more customization options than a Blood Bowl game has ever received before.
Free League Publishing today announced that a new edition of the acclaimed The One Ring™ roleplaying game, set in the world of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R Tolkien, is coming to Kickstarter on February 11.
The One Ring is a tabletop roleplaying game based on The Hobbit™and The Lord of the Rings™, two extraordinary works of fiction by the beloved author and respected academic, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.
The first edition, released in 2011, was hailed as the best attempt at bringing Middle-earth to the gaming table to date, thanks to its thematic rules and painstaking attention to detail. For 10 years, players of the game have traveled far and wide across Middle-earth, adventuring for multiple decades of game time.
Today, it is time for the game to enter a new era – the new edition of The One Ring brings players further into the Twilight of the Third Age with a new hardbound volume, presenting a set of updated and streamlined rules, developed thanks to years of players’ feedback and raising the game to the standards of quality that have made Free League so popular. The look of the game itself has been completely redesigned, offering a view of Middle-earth that is fresh and familiar at the same time.
The new edition is created by game designer Francesco Nepitello in collaboration with Free League Publishing, creators of award-winning tabletop RPGs such as ALIEN, Forbidden Lands and Tales from the Loop.
The One Ring RPG will soon bring players further into the Twilight of the Third Age. More in-depth information will be revealed at the launch of the Kickstarter.
