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Master of Orion Early Access Phase 2 Starts Tomorrow

2016/03/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 24, 2016 — Master of Orion’s galaxy is expanding further. Beginning tomorrow, March 25, the second phase of Early Access starts, delivering more races to play and dominate the galaxy. Explorers can wield the power of the hive with the Klackon, control the technological might of the Meklar, or harness the ruthlessness of the Terran—an original race exclusive to the Master of Orion Collector’s Edition. A new victory condition has also been added: Technological.

The Klackon are an insectoid alien race. Their hive mind allows them to work collectively to develop tech rapidly and can build a large fleet in a heartbeat—perfect for a head-on strategy. The hyper-logical and mechanical Meklar may not be the most industrious, but they are masters of technology and can produce fleets of huge ships.

The Terran, a twisted off-shoot of the Human race, has spent millennia in deep space preparing for war. They are skilled at engineering and have the ability to create powerful ships at a reduced cost. You don’t have to be genius to know that you should focus on growing your army to dominate space. However, if you want to keep some enemies close, the Terran can strongly influence the Galactic Council thanks to their commanding nature.

If, for some reason, this selection of aliens doesn’t quite fulfill your game plan, you can now create your own custom race, mixing and matching the different attributes of the existing races. Custom races are perfect for exploring new ways to conquer the stars and the possibilities are endless. Ever wanted to see what the intellectual and reserved Psilons would be like if they had the skills to become warmongers? Now you can.

The second phase of Early Access also brings a new path to victory: Technological. Dominate the galaxy through your research prowess by unlocking technologies and become the first to complete massive tech achievements and feats of engineering.

Early Access is NGD Studios’ opportunity to collect player feedback, and the team has been listening. So far, the team has improved Tactical Battles, enhanced AI, added ship design and implemented new levels of difficulty.

The NGD team still want your feedback, so why not join the over 50,000 intrepid “Masters of Orion” already playing and make the game greater together with NGD Studios and the WG Labs Team?

Fans can also check out the latest Master of Orion Developer Diary. In it, the crew at NGD Studios take you through the creation of their distinct art assets and race design:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-41JxaOA7o

The Master of Orion Collector’s Edition grants immediate early access to the game and is available for purchase below:

Total War Battles: Kingdom Launch Trailer

2016/03/24
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

LONDON & IRVINE, CA – MARCH 24, 2016 – SEGA® Europe Ltd. SEGA® of America, Inc., and Creative Assembly today announced that Total War Battles™: KINGDOM is now available for free download on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch; as well as digital download on Google Play™ for Android devices, PC via Steam and Mac.

From the creators of the award-winning Total War Battles™: SHOGUN, KINGDOM sees players ruling a fledgling realm during the tumultuous turn of the 10th century. Introducing all-new gameplay mechanics and for the first time ever bringing the celebrated massed clashes of Total War to mobile platforms, Total War Battles™: KINGDOM features both realm building and large-scale tactical battles.

As players carve out their own piece of a war-torn world, they will transform their lands from a desolate wilderness into a powerful and prosperous realm, while training and customizing their very own army to go head-to-head with other players or AI enemies in real time battles. Players must conquer new territories, overcome their enemies and outwit their competitors as they wage Total War in a persistent world across multiple platforms, carrying over progress no matter where or when they choose to play.

“While there are great casual games on mobile, with Kingdom we wanted to make a much deeper strategy game, but one you can still play at your pace and on the go. KINGDOM is a true Total War game: strategic, historical, great looking but also designed from the ground up for your phone and tablet,” said Renaud Charpentier, Total War Battles: KINGDOM Game Director.

Total War Battles: KINGDOM is available for free download on the App Store for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, as well as digital download on Google Play™ for Android devices, PC viaSteam and Mac. For more information, please visit www.twkingdom.com. Players can also follow the game’s socials via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

World of Warships Soviet Cruisers Set Sail

2016/03/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 23, 2016 — There is a new threat cresting the horizon, set to send a shiver down every captain’s spine, no matter which vessel they command: Soviet cruisers. In update 0.5.4 for World of Warships, Wargaming has delivered a full Tech Tree branch of nine warships. The update goes live today in North America; European and Asian players can get their hands on the new content on March 24.

If you’re looking to become a scourge of the seas then Soviet cruisers have the speed and firepower to make that a reality. They’re not the type of vessel you want to rush into battle with—that’s a good way to get yourself sunk. Soviet cruisers are sneaky snipers. Their long firing distance and trajectory allow them to sit back, keeping themselves from danger, while raining shells from afar. Their rapid nature makes them extremely versatile. You can scoot out of danger and reposition yourself to the ebb and flow of battle, so be sure to sharpen those tactics.

“We started developing the Soviet cruiser branch over two years ago,” said Artur Plociennik, World of Warships Global Publishing Producer. “We spent a lot of time getting these vessels as authentic as possible, and we can’t wait for players to head into battle and take full advantage of their great speed and firepower.”

This new branch includes the Project 26 Kirov cruiser, a vessel with the size and speed of a light cruiser, but sporting the weapons of a heavy cruiser. Kirov’s unique armaments mean you’ll find nothing else like it in World of Warships. Project 66 Moskva, a vessel which only existed in blueprint form, was envisioned to take on the USS Des Moines.Now you can make that battle a reality.

To get the most out of Soviet cruisers, it’s not all about speed and firepower. Without the tools under the hull, you’re not taking full advantage of these beasts. Radar is a great new tool at higher tiers, because it lets you spot enemies roaming the seas out of sight.

So, what are you waiting for? Action Stations!

For more information on Update 0.5.4, visit the official World of Warships website:

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About World of Warships

World of Warships is a free, historical, online combat game from Wargaming. Command a massive naval fleet featuring some of history’s most iconic war vessels, level up important tech modules and prepare to dominate the oceans in World of Warships.

With four classes of ships, myriad upgrades, and strategically designed environments, the action never ends and every match is a unique experience.

World of Warships brings players endless hours of strategy, tactical gameplay and pulse pounding combat!

Learn more about World of Warships:

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens NEW Gameplay Trailer

2016/03/23
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo 3DS News, PlayStation 3 News, PlayStation 4 News, PS Vita News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox 360 News, Xbox One News

March 23, 2016 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released the FIRST official Gameplay Trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens, showcasing the exciting new content that will be coming to a galaxy… not so far, far away on June 28, 2016. For the first time, fans can get a glimpse of the brand new features available in this epic adventure, including:

  • Blaster Battles – Players can now engage in intense Blaster Battles, seeking cover behind nearby objects and structures, which is a first for a LEGO game. Characters can then pop out from the safety of cover to fight enemies with blaster fire.
  • Multi-Builds – The enhanced Multi-Builds system allows players to choose from multiple building options to solve a puzzle and advance the game in different ways. For the first time, the same pile of LEGO bricks can be used in multiple ways, with the player building and re-building different objects for different purposes.
  • Flight Gameplay – Experience the thrill of high-speed, action-packed flight gameplay like never before, piloting iconic vehicles (including the legendary Millennium Falcon) through arena-based battles and dogfights in space.

The Climb Dev Diary 2: Ascent

2016/03/22
boothby
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 22, 2016 – Crytek has released “Ascent,” the second chapter in its developer diary series for The Climb, the virtual reality solo free rock climbing game coming exclusively to Oculus Rift.

This new video goes behind the scenes with key members of the team to explore the challenges of hitting 90 fps with The Climb. Learn about the new techniques and processes Crytek’s artists adapted to make the game feel true to life, and get a closer look at the uncompromising visual detail that can be found right at your fingertips when you experience it in VR.

The Climb lets players grapple with the unparalleled fear and excitement of one of the most dangerous extreme sports. Conquer some of the world’s most daunting peaks and discover the jaw-dropping beauty of real-world locations like Vietnam’s Halong Bay and the newly revealed reaches of the Alps, captured with sweeping 3D graphics.

The Climb is in development for Oculus Rift and is expected to be available around the system’s launch. To see more of the game in action, check out www.theclimbgame.com.

Deep Silver Announces Deadlight: Directors Cut

2016/03/21
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Larkspur, Calif., March 21, 2016 – Face your fears, or face death in the newly announced Deadlight: Directors Cut from Deep Silver, launching this summer on consoles and PC. Deadlight, the iconic zombie experience rises once more, spreading its deadliest infection yet to PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC. Created in collaboration between Tequila Works and Abstraction Games, Deadlight: Directors Cut will deliver the definitive Deadlight cinematic experience on June 21, 2016 for $19.99.

Making its debut on PlayStation consoles, Deadlight: Directors Cut enhances the survival platformer on all systems in every way including: superior controls, new animations and full 1080p resolution. Featuring a brand new game mode, the ‘Survival Arena’ will be one of the toughest zombie challenges yet.

Set in an apocalyptic 1986, Deadlight tells the tale of Randall Wayne, an introverted and slightly paranoid survivor trying to rejoin his family in a world torn apart by zombies. From the destroyed streets of Seattle, through the crumbled underbelly of the city’s sewers, and the remnants of a forgotten stadium, players search for the haven known as the ‘safe point.’ Through tense platforming and life-threatening zombie encounters, gamers must choose to use limited ammunition to decimate the undead or utilize the surroundings to sneak past them and hide. Combat isn’t always the answer, especially against those known as ‘shadows,’ the walking, undead remains of the human race.

About Deep Silver
Deep Silver develops and publishes interactive games for all platforms, seeking to deliver top-quality products that provide immersive game experiences driven by the desires of the gaming community. The company has published more than 200 games worldwide since 2003, including the best-selling zombie action Dead Island(TM) franchise, the critically-acclaimed Metro(TM): Last Light and the smash hit action adventure Saints Row IV(TM). Deep Silver is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koch Media, GmbH, and also owns the development studios Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com.

Star Wars: The Old Republic – Visions in the Dark Release Date

2016/03/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

March 18, 2016 – BioWare™ and Lucasfilm today announced details of the next chapter in the episodic adventure, Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ – Knights of the Fallen Empire.

In Visions in the Dark, releasing April 7, players will venture deep into the savage wilderness of the planet Odessen to face the immortal Emperor Valkorion for the first time since becoming the Outlander. As part of the confrontation, you will uncover dangerous secrets about your destiny that bind you to your dark enemy. For those that can master the challenge, there is a great reward waiting – a powerful new weapon inspired by some of the greatest Force™ users in the galaxy. Meanwhile, your Alliance will risk everything in a life-and-death mission to strike at the very heart of the Eternal Empire – this intense battle offers the chance to shatter Arcann’s forces forever.

Subscribers of Star Wars: The Old Republic can play the Knights of the Fallen Empire story and unravel the truth of their destiny inVisions in the Dark for free* during their subscription period. Players subscribed by April 1 will receive added firepower with the bold new HK-55-inspired Weapon Set that includes in-game items such as HK-55’s Sniper Rifle, Blaster Pistol and Vibrosword.

It’s a great time to jump into Star Wars: The Old Republic to experience the entire Knights of the Fallen Empire story from the beginning of Chapter 1 and continuing your saga as new chapters release monthly. As the Outlander in Knights of the Fallen Empire, players are able to start a new Level 60 character to get right into the game and begin building their Alliance.

To learn more, visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/Fallen-Empire .

Armored Warfare Showcases Armored Fighting Vehicles

2016/03/18
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – March 17, 2016 – Developer Obsidian Entertainment and global publisher My.com are pleased to showcase an important class of vehicles: the Armored Fighting Vehicles. The Armored Fighting Vehicles are the scouting stars of Armored Warfare, with an extremely good view range, along with being very fast and hard to detect thanks to their generally limited sizes. At the top of the food chain, in the war for vision, is the Combat Reconnaissance Assault Buggy (CRAB), developed by Panhard, a French manufacturer of light tactical military vehicles. Its main role on the battlefield is to seek enemy vehicles for their teammates to target and destroy.

Armored Warfare is a free-to-play massively multiplayer online tactical military game that puts the player into the world of modern warfare. In Armored Warfare, players get a chance to try the most powerful tools of destruction invented by mankind – from modern main battle tanks, to scouts and wheeled vehicles. Using modern defense systems like anti-missile protection and smoke grenades, along with various types of armor and ammunition, players can jump into fast paced battles both in PvP mode and a vast amount of PvE missions.

To learn more about Armored Warfare and to download for free today, please visit aw.my.com. ‘Like’ the game on Facebook, and follow its development on Twitter @ArmoredWar for all the latest developer updates and news.

World of Tanks Blitz Celebrates St Patrick’s Day 2016

2016/03/17
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos

This just in from Wargaming.net, it looks like their tank combat game World of Tanks Blitz, is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with experience boosts and more. Checkout the event listing for more info!

Angry Connor isn’t the only way we’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Just check out the bonuses and discounts we’re running all weekend long! Ditch the four-leaf clover, because you won’t need the extra luck with the repeatable x3 XP bonus on your first win. Plus, discounted Credit prices on regular vehicles and Gold discounts on Premium time.

Starts March 17, 04:00 PT / 07:00 ET
Ends March 21, 04:00 PT / 07:00 ET

x3 XP First Win Bonus!

Discounts

Regular Vehicles, Tiers V-VII 30% Credit Discount
Regular Vehicles, Tier VIII 15% Credit Discount

3 Days of Premium Time 650 → 520 20% Discount
7 Days of Premium Time 1,250 → 875 30% Discount