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Amnesia: Rebirth Adventure Mode Out for PlayStation Gamers

2021/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Frictional Games is excited to announce that Amnesia: Rebirth Adventure Mode is now available as a free update for PlayStation players. The new mode lets you enjoy the game’s rich adventure story without the threat of monsters or darkness. In addition to the new Adventure Mode, this update carries an upgrade for PS5 players delivering a smoother visual experience with the game running on higher frame rates – 60 FPS as opposed to 30 FPS which is the cap for PS4 consoles.

The stunning visual effects and lighting in Amnesia: Rebirth Adventure Mode are the same as in the original game that launched in October 2020. The main difference being the removal of monster encounters as well as increasing illumination in all dark areas which result in a highly enjoyable adventure experience where the player can sit back, explore, and solve puzzles.

What’s Adventure Mode?

Amnesia: Rebirth Adventure Mode is a new way to experience the fantastic quest of Tasi Trianon with its captivating narrative, cool environments, unique theme, and challenging puzzles, without the anxiety-inducing, and very distressing elements present in the original game.

“The game still has its very serious theme and sometimes unnerving ambiance, but the new mode feels a lot more like an Indiana Jones type of adventure in places where it would otherwise be more of a horror experience,” explains Fredrik Olsson.

The game is still the same at its core. Following the story of Tasi Trianon, she finds herself in the desolate landscape of the Algerian desert, battling against her fears and pain as she fights to save the ones closest to her. Amnesia: Rebirth will take you through a wide variety of uncanny environments, from scorched deserts and dark caves to forgotten ruins and alien landscapes.

How is Adventure Mode different?

The new mode removes all life-threatening encounters with monsters, as well as the harrowing sound and visual effects that would affect Tasi’s fear levels. The environments are now lit up to a point where you won’t have the same feeling of claustrophobia and trepidation, allowing you to explore freely without worrying about monsters or Tasi’s mental state.

In addition, Adventure Mode includes a number of bonus puzzles that add up to the experience of a true lovecraftian mystery adventure novel.

“We believe that anyone who loves a good story-driven adventure game will be stoked about this new mode. Not everyone is into horror and we don’t want that to block people from experiencing Tasi’s story,” comments Fredrik. “We did something very similar when we released the Safe mode for SOMA. It was extremely well received and opened up the game to a much broader audience, something we hope will happen with Rebirth as well.”

Without spoiling anything for you, expect a creepy adventure thriller game that takes you on a journey through a wonderfully crafted world. The game conserves much of its dramatic essence going full out with a compelling story – a tense, slowly-building plot to uncover the mystery surrounding Tasi’s situation and her fight for survival.

Adventure Mode is now out on Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and PlayStation Store.
For more information, visit the official website at http://amnesiarebirth.com/ or follow on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

Grand Casino Tycoon VIP Trailer

2021/04/28
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When it comes to attracting patrons to your casino, it’s nice to keep the penny slots active and provide plenty of $5 blackjack tables for the working class regulars. However, what every serious gambling house really needs are the big spenders — customers that have an endless cash flow and want to play the highest of high-stakes games. In the latest video for Grand Casino Tycoon — the casino business management sim from publisher Aerosoft and developer stillalive studios — we’re going to meet a few of these larger-than-life, super-special guests, and you might just recognize a few!

A successful casino’s bread and butter are the less wealthy patrons. The ones you can count on to come in every week and dump their measly paycheck right into your pockets. Unfortunately, bread and butter do not make a profitable sandwich, and to really count yourself among the top dogs on the strip, you need to attract the big fish: the type of guest that leaves their American Express Centurion Card at the cage. Special guests have special needs, however, and it’s your job to cater to the whims of these chic and dignified (or at least filthy rich) patrons. Only the best will do, and paying close attention to the often outrageous requests of these spoiled elites will allow you to take ‘em for all they’re worth — or at least, a small chunk of what they claim to be worth!

Meet the VIPs:

  • Paris Hotel: Wealthy heiress or suspicious and recently rich widow? Nobody knows for sure, but Paris Hotel is a lady of class and sophistication that demands the absolute best service and upper-class treatment!
  • Jeff Amazonas: Why does the richest man in the world even bother to gamble? Who cares! What’s important is that he’s here, in your casino, dropping cash. So tell your dealers to postpone their breaks and the bartenders to hold off on going to the bathroom until the bald-billionaire has left the building!
  • Karen: You’ve seen the videos, you know the memes. Karen comes ready to set forth on the warpath lined with fallen managers, so it’s extremely important for everyone’s sanity that she’s well taken care of
  • Gérard Des Obliques: Some guests come to play cards, some come for the shows. Others are here for one thing and one thing only: fine dining. Gérard enjoys a good meal, and ensuring he’s got a lot on his plate (literally) will keep this Gaulish Gastronome pleased as Parisian punch.
  • May Flowers: April showers bring May Flowers, except in this case replace “April Showers” with everyone’s money! This little lady might seem unassuming, but it’s all part of her plan, but you’ll need to keep her high on your radar and ensure the only flowers blossoming are the dollar bills in the counting room!
  • Luan Xui: Keep a close eye on this card sharp as she calmly collects crops of cash from unassuming rubes at the poker tables. She’s good at what she does, and what she does is make money, so it’s your job to tread the line between keeping her happy and making sure she doesn’t leave with all of yours!
  • Austin Powders: Living dangerously means not hitting on 5 and keeping a cool head. While this patron might not know his way around a blackjack table, he’s here to schmooze with the other VIPs and that means he’s got money to spare. Treating him right might just help prevent that moon laser from blowing up the White House, so make sure to show him a good time!

Want to try your luck? Sign up for Grand Casino Tycoon’s first official open public playtest on Steam and join the official Discord to chat with the devs in real-time, get community support, and share feedback with the teams. Sign up begins Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9:30 am Eastern on Steam. The playtest runs until Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 9:30 am Eastern.

The Sinking City Enhanced Released on Xbox Series X

2021/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Frogwares have surprise launched an Xbox Series X and S enhanced version of The Sinking City. The HP Lovecraft inspired, story-rich, free investigation horror game comes to the Xbox store with multiple enhancements and improvements that utilize the console’s power and functionalities.

This digital-only version of the game rolls out on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. The game is solely published by Frogwares themselves.

A gameplay video showcasing loading times, graphic comparisons and additional features was also released.

Confirmed Improvements:

Frogwares has confirmed the following improvements and features for the Xbox Series X|S version:

  • 4K (3840×2160) resolution
  • 60 frames per second
  • Improved graphical fidelity
  • Improved loading times
  • Additional quests – part of the Merciful Madness DLC (included in Deluxe Edition, or as a separate purchase)

New Adjusted Price

Frogwares has continued with it’s adjusted price approach with this release and will drop the price of the new Xbox versions to 49.99 USD for the standard edition and 64.99 USD for the Deluxe Edition.

“As the sole owner and publisher of The Sinking City on Xbox Series X and S, we’re keeping with our idea to price our games in a region that feels fair to players.” – Serge Chervonnyi, Head of Production

Regarding a potential upgrade for existing owners of the game on Xbox One, Frogwares have issued this statement: https://frogwares.com/the-sinking-city-next-gen-release-statement/

Expeditions: Rome Announced

2021/04/28
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Friends, Romans, Countrymen, lend me your ears! We’ve come to praise a new game, called Expeditions: Rome! A classic RPG (Rome Playing Game) it is, full of story and memorable characters. A game where your choices will matter, where your choices will shape the fate of Rome itself.

You are about to become a young Legatus, leading a Roman legion against the forces of a rebelling Greece. This campaign marks the start of your legacy that will take you to all corners of the world, making friends and allies, growing as a warrior and leader, all while uncovering political plots that have far-reaching implications for the future of Rome. Prove yourself in turn-based combat and find the right tactics to overcome any challenge you and your fellowship of elite fighters will face, then direct your legion to exert the might of Rome across the world.

Expeditions: Rome is developed by Logic Artists, from Copenhagen, Denmark, who were also responsible for the critically acclaimed Expeditions: Conquistador and Expeditions: Viking. But as we all know: all roads lead to Rome. The game is currently in development for PC and scheduled to release later this year. Find out more on the official Website.

Second Extinction Launch Trailer

2021/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Systemic Reaction has released the intense co-op first-person shooter Second Extinction on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store for PC today via Xbox Game Preview for $24.99. The game is also available to download for free through Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

Players can experience Second Extinction on Xbox Series X at 4K|60 FPS, as well as on mobile devices via xCloud. Xbox and Microsoft Store players get full access to all content available in Second Extinction through Steam Early Access going forward, starting today with the launch of the new Pre-season 4 update on all platforms.

Today’s Pre-Season 4 update introduces:

  • New Playable Character — Jack: A new Enforcer joins the fight. Voiced by Jay Laga’aia (Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones), Jack is the ultimate team player, charging headfirst into danger.
  • New Tutorial: A perfect way for new players to dive in. You’ll be slaying dinos in no time!
  • Season Contracts: Complete new challenges across the map and reap the prizes.
  • New Rewards: Earn shiny new cosmetics, nameplates and more to celebrate your victories.

Second Extinction pits teams of up to three players against swarms of bloodthirsty dinos in fast-paced battles across Earth’s post-apocalyptic wastelands. Equip a range of uniquely powerful weapons and abilities and fight on your own or with friends against monstrous dinosaurs long thought extinct — now mutated and deadlier than ever! The War Effort is Second Extinction’s community-driven global metagame: by completing missions and activities around the world, you’ll directly impact the threat level and challenges players face.

Second Extinction first debuted on Steam Early Access last fall. Since then, the game has continued to grow with frequent content updates guided by community feedback, introducing new weapons, challenges, dino mutations, War Effort emergence events, gameplay improvements and more.

For more information, visit www.SecondExtinctionGame.com, and follow @2nd_Extinction on Twitter.

WE ARE SYSTEMIC REACTION

Small but fierce, we started as a group of veterans from within Avalanche Studios Group. Based in Stockholm and Malmö, we focus on crafting new and empowering games with unique settings. Drawing from our experiences within the industry, we want to create games that appeal both to us, and to you — our players. We want to play in a sandbox that lets your creativity thrive.

Our focus is freedom, exploration, and a drive to create games like the ones that kept us up at night as kids. We’ve got Generation Zero launched and Second Extinction on Xbox Game Preview and Steam Early Access — with even more to come. Join us in the sandbox!

Poker Club Gets The River Update

2021/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Ripstone Games today announced that The River update for Poker Club is out now for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 platforms. Poker Club is also planned for release on Nintendo Switch later in 2021 and will launch feature complete with other platforms.

The River update adds new features, new content, and incorporates a completely fresh visual look that comes from a combination of player feedback and learnings from the team since launch. Every month players can expect fresh content, new tournaments, new features and quality of life changes to keep Poker Club evolving with its community.

Poker Club is designed to be the ultimate community-focused Poker experience and the best place to play poker on PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms. With The River update, Ripstone have laid the foundation to push the game further and given players the tools to build their community, win featured tournaments and bring friends together for unforgettable Poker Nights. Ripstone have prepared a video highlighting these exciting new community features:

Key Features for The River update

Brand New Venue: The Manor House will be available as a new locale to play in. Fashioned after classic British stately homes complete with polished wooden interiors, dark leather furniture and subtle mood lighting, it exudes understated elegance.

Poker Nights 2.0: Hosting your ultimate Poker night couldn’t be easier. The River will give host players more control and customisation over their private multiplayer matches, including spectator options. Gathering the whole crew to the table will be hassle-free with the new invite code system and full support for platform friend lists on Steam and Xbox (and coming soon to PS4 & PS5).

Streamlined UI and UX: During play, expect to see a much more stream-lined TV-style experience that clearly displays pertinent information about your hand and your opponents, without getting in the way of your immersion at the table. It’s now easier than ever to invite friends to a table too – you can do it from the pause menu overlay or even select an empty seat at a table and invite them to join you.

Exclusive Community Event Prizes: Starting with our Golden Decade event, there’s never been a better time to get involved in the Poker Club community and have the chance to show off your love for the game with special gear! Community events like tournaments will now include special prizes and content like exclusive custom trophies, new outfits and table accessories. Setting up your own community is easy and using apps like Discord allows for great engagement outside of the game, with Ripstone empowering new communities with exclusive rewards.

Gameplay Upgrades: Besides the headline features, there’s a huge amount of other additions such as new updates to AI, refined player labelling, leaderboard updates, improved matchmaking in the single-player tour, graphical upgrades and performance improvements to make Poker Club the ultimate simulation of poker.

More every month: Since the game launched late last November, the team has been hard at work bringing updates to the game every month. The Poker Club community on Discord has been a driving force for each update, providing feedback and requests that have directly been incorporated into the updates for the game. Players can expect continued updates in the future, and the team is looking forward to further expanding the experience to make Poker Club the #1 poker community on consoles and PC.

Fallout 76 Locked & Loaded Out Now

2021/04/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Locked & Loaded, the newest free update for Fallout 76, is live now for all players. The update kicks off Season 4 with a brand-new Armor Ace themed Scoreboard and introduces highly-anticipated community features including S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Loadouts and C.A.M.P. slots, as well as expanding Daily Ops and additional quality of life improvements.

S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Loadouts

One of the most common requests from the community is now a reality. S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Loadouts enable players to completely reset a character’s S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes allowing for quick build overhauls. Beginning at level 25 players can create and save custom S.P.E.C.I.A.L. point allocations and Perk Card assignments, and then switch between them.

To swap Loadouts, edit Perk Cards, or S.P.E.C.I.A.L. points, simply visit a Punch Card Machine. Punch Card Machines can be built in C.A.M.P. or found at Train Stations around Appalachia to make changes on the go. Players can have up to two S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Loadouts per character.

C.A.M.P. Slots

Until now players were limited to 1 C.A.M.P. With C.A.M.P. Slots, players can build multiple different C.A.M.P.s, each with its own location, build budget, custom name, and even a unique map icon. Players can set 1 active C.A.M.P. at a time and easily switch among them using a new C.A.M.P. Builds widget or the C.A.M.P. icons on the map.

Managing inventory items for sale has also never been easier. Vending Machines now feature a large pool of item slots that are shared for every instance across all your C.A.M.P.s. Display Cases will be separate per C.A.M.P., allowing you to showcase different items at each one.

Season 4 – “Armor Ace in Cold Steel”

Season 4 kicks off today with a new Scoreboard and 100 ranks to achieve. As players complete quests, challenges, and events, they’ll advance along the Scoreboard and follow alongside Armor Ace as he embarks on a new seasonal adventure while claiming a ton of new rewards along the way. This season brings with it items that are making their debut as rewards, such as Mannequins, Tadpole Badges, Sugar-free Nukashine, and Rad Ant Weight Lager. Players can also expect new Power Armor and Weapon skins, new C.A.M.P. items, and new cosmetic outfits.

For more information on Season 4 rewards and all the details on what’s new with today’s Locked & Loaded update, please visit fallout.bethesda.net.

Solasta: Crown of the Magister Soundtrack Coming Soon

2021/04/27
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Independent developer Tactical Adventures released a music video for World of Light, the main theme song from their upcoming tactical RPG Solasta: Crown of the Magister today. The upcoming soundtrack will feature 23 tracks, all composed by Maxime Hervé (“Beyond the Aquila Rift.” Love Death & Robots, Netflix 2019). The music video is the first in a series, a reward unlocked by backers during the Solasta: Crown of the Magister Kickstarter campaign.

Produced and distributed by G4F Records, the music label behind Amplitude Studios, The Game Bakers, Pixel Reef and more, the Solasta: Crown of the Magister soundtrack will be available digitally or vinyl (pre-order) at launch on May 27.

Wizards of the Coast has granted Tactical Adventures a license to use the Dungeon & Dragons SRD 5.1 content and rules in Solasta: Crown of the Magister.

Solasta is a team-based tactical role-playing game where each character plays a critical role in the campaign and can be a hero. The dynamic and mysterious world features elements of verticality, allowing players to use their surroundings as an element of strategy. Players can position ranged characters on high vantage points or send their rogue down into shafts and caverns to scope out what lies ahead. In Solasta, light is a tool to explore the depths and hallows of dungeons or can be used as a weapon against the creatures of the dark, but if players are not careful, it will give away the party’s position to nasty creatures bent on their demise.

Hood: Outlaws and Legends Roadmap Trailer

2021/04/27
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the new co-op PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home interactive, has unveiled its first post-launch plans for after its debut on May 7. All players can look forward to a wealth of free gameplay content across the first year of support, while those who purchase the game’s Year 1 Edition will gain access to three premium Battle Passes covering three seasons to unlock exclusive cosmetics.

Hood’s first year of post-launch support will be split into four themed seasons, each containing major free gameplay additions, community events, new cosmetics and more. A new map, Mountain, will arrive shortly after launch as part of the initial season. Made up of two distinct areas connected by bridges, the mix of long sightlines and tight, coverless overpasses make Mountain a fresh, deadly challenge.

More goodies are coming down the road, too! The initial season of play will bring a new game mode to spice things up with a greater focus on bloody action. And a free new Outlaw is also bound for Sherwood — stay tuned for more about Eidaa and her heist-changing abilities.

Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will get the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order the game’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.

For more on Hood, visit www.focus-home.com/en-us/games/hood-outlaws-legends.

Super Chopper Out Now

2021/04/27
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Ziggurat Interactive, publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, today released their latest title — Super Chopper (Steam) (GOG). In this retro-arcade-styled air combat game, players will pilot an attack helicopter as it flies both rescue and combat missions across dangerous enemy-laden landscapes and target-rich environments! In Super Chopper players will make the most of their joystick jockey skills as they fly through, over, and around canyons, jungles, deserts, and snowy mountains while battling through more than 50 missions. For the more creative combatants out there, Super Chopper includes a fully-featured level editor for players to design their own missions.

Climb into the cockpit of a deadly attack helicopter and prepare to take on five life-or-death scenarios across 50 missions in Super Chopper. Whether you’re rescuing stranded soldiers, putting out fires with your water cannon, or escorting VIP convoys, you’ll need to keep your eyes to the skies and your finger on the trigger.

Super Chopper comes with 50 unique missions set in five different environments: red rock canyons, grassy plains, jungle, snowy mountains, and desolate deserts. With an included level editing tool that lets you create and share missions with friends.

Features of Super Chopper Include:

  • Jump in and Play: Super Chopper makes it easy to dive into the action with intuitive flight controls — no pilot’s license required
  • Airborne Arsenal: Quickly swap between four weapon types, including a standard machine gun, rapid-fire machine gun, missiles, and bombs
  • Five Environments: Fly missions in multiple conditions and environments: red rock canyons, grassy plains, steamy jungles, snow-covered mountains, and desolate deserts
  • Mission Briefing: Master five mission types: stealth, combat, rescue, escort, and fire prevention
  • Hours of Fun: Play through all 50 missions to become a true ace pilot
  • Level Editor: Create your own custom missions with the robust editor tool:
    • Create all five mission types: rescue, stealth, combat, escort, and fire patrol
    • Select the number and placement of enemies and modify their behavior
    • Drop waypoints, objectives and set the victory conditions for each mission

Super Chopper is available now via Steam and GOG for Windows PC for $9.99 USD.