It was a historic moment for Star Trek Online(@trekonlinegame) as four of the game’s starships were featured in the Season 2 premiere of Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+. At the end of the episode “The Star Gazer,” a fleet of Starfleet ships can be seen on screen, which includes original starship models from the long running free-to-play MMORPG, including the Gagarin Miracle Worker Battlecruiser, the Legendary Ross Command Exploration Cruiser, the Sutherland Advanced Research Vessel and the Reliant Advanced Light Cruiser.
This marks the very first time in the game’s history that original content from Star Trek Onlinehas been featured on a live Star Trek show, officially establishing these beloved ships as canon. This incredible opportunity was made possible by a collaboration between Star Trek: Picard’s production team and Star Trek Online’s design team at Cryptic Studios.
“It’s been such a great honor working with the STO people because they are passionate people who know Star Trek design,” Dave Blass, Production Designer for Star Trek: Picard. “They know how to design a Federation starship and it’s so important, both to me and the fans, to work with collaborators who can capture the nuance of these ships, down to the last detail. They made my life so much easier and we got to use the best possible ships on Picard. It’s going to be an amazing experience for all the fans.”
“As a childhood fan of Star Trek and Star Trek ships, I have spent my life fascinated with the incredible machines that boldly took our heroes into the final frontier,” Thomas Marrone, Associate Art Director for Star Trek Online. “Now, thanks to our collaboration with Picard, I can say that starships my team has created for Star Trek Online are now a part of the larger Star Trek canon. It was an incredible honor for us to contribute to the larger Star Trek Universe and we were thrilled to see them in action on Picard last night.
Frontier Developments (@frontierdev) announced today that their major new official licensed management simulation game, F1 Manager 2022, is coming to Xbox, PlayStation and PC this summer. Watch the official announcement trailer!
Following a licensing agreement signed in early 2020 with F1, Frontier is creating a major new game franchise to join a successful portfolio which includes Elite Dangerous, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evolution 1 & 2 and Planet Zoo. The F1 Manager franchise will be Frontier’s first foray into an annual sports license, as part of a long term, multi-title agreement with F1. F1 Manager 2022 will launch in summer 2022 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Steam and the Epic Store.
Step into the shoes of a team principal and lead your drivers, engineers and fans to glory in the 2022 FIA Formula 1 Drivers’ World Championship and FIA Formula 1 Constructors’ World Championship. With unparalleled authenticity and broadcast-quality presentation, F1 Manager 2022 delivers a challenging experience for new and die-hard F1® fans alike, while showcasing the intricacies of the world’s most prestigious racing brand.
Manager Games S.A., Red Dev Studio S.A and developer A2 Softworks announced that Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon, a new economic strategy in which the player manages a drilling platform and builds the mining empire, will be coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in 2022.
Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon was created by the Polish studio A2 Softworks, which is known for such games as Gatewalkers, a cooperative action RPG. The publishers of the title for PC are Manager Games S.A. and Red Dev Studio S.A.
In their new game, the A2 Softworks team combined economic strategy, simulation and base building. Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon is distinguished by voxel graphics, a humorous atmosphere and varied gameplay. The game allows you to build and develop a drilling platform and extract raw materials while tackling a variety of challenges and threats. The player must take into account many things, including the development of new technologies, employee management, crisis response and the need to take care of a whole range of other factors.
Back in mid-2020, free mission Drill Deal: Borehole (Alpha) was launched on PC and it was very well received by players (86% of positive reviews on the Steam platform). The creators indicate that the title has been significantly improved and expanded since then.
“In the final version of Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon we have prepared a total of 8 different story scenarios with unique locations, tasks and challenges. And there’s also a sandbox mode, where there are virtually no restrictions. Now the game also offers a lot of new events – sometimes pirates can attack us, you will have to face kraken, there may be an earthquake and many other random events” says the CEO of A2 Softworks, Andrzej Stroiński.
As the game’s developers explain, there are brand new and extensive events systems (over 100 types), contracts, technological development, platform improvement and employee management in Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon.
Assemble Entertainment, and developer Gentlymad Studios announced today that their critically-acclaimed post-apocalyptic city-building survival strategy game Endzone - A World Apart will receive a current-generation console launch on 19th May, 2022, titled, Endzone - A World Apart: Survivor Edition. Coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, Endzone - A World Apart: Survivor Edition includes the base game and the first DLC chapter titled “Prosperity.”
“While it’s been a long-time desire for us to bring Endzone to console platforms, the UI overhaul required to adapt such a deeply immense strategy game is nothing short of a challenge,” said Stephan Wirth, Co-Founder and Experience Lead, Gentlymad Studios. “We’re so excited to share this lovingly created game with new audiences come May, and we sincerely hope players enjoy the experience we’ve crafted for consoles.”
Having received immense praise from media worldwide, and currently enjoying over 4,800 positive reviews on Steam, Endzone - A World Apart is fondly compared to titles like Banished, Frostpunk, and Surviving the Aftermath due to its intricate gameplay systems, deep mechanics, and complex weather and environment simulation. The console version, Survivor Edition, will introduce players to the world of Endzone, where they’ll be responsible for the last remaining settlement of humans who’ve emerged to the Earth’s surface following 150 years in underground bunkers to escape global destruction via nuclear holocaust.
Endzone - A World Apart: Survivor Edition launches digitally on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 (£44.59 / €49.99) on 19th May, 2022. Thanks to a collaboration with Koch Media, a leading global publishing partner, a physical, boxed PlayStation 5 retail version will also be available for £44.99 / €49.99.
Hidden Trap, in partnership with La Belle Games and ARTE France, announced today that the adventure game The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creaturewill be released on March 15 on PlayStation 4 (North America) and on March 16 on PlayStation 4 (Europe) and Xbox One (Worldwide) for €14,99 / $14.99. In this exploration adventure, players take the role of the iconic monster, embarking on a moving journey of self-discovery.
As Dr. Frankenstein's creation, you'll start the game in the middle of nowhere, without any memories of your identity and origins. Spending time with humans, however, will transform your confusion into an endless stream of questions. Each step of the journey brings a new experience meant to shape your mind and, hence, the path you choose. Whether bitter or pleasant, these situations will lead you, somehow, to the truth. But will you be strong enough to face it?
The Wanderer: Frankenstein's Creature was originally released on Steam, and was praised by the critics for its moving story and narrative and awe-inspiring art.
The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature presents an innovative reinterpretation of the English classic 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus', published in 1818 by Mary Shelley. The game's dark romanticism contrasts with the idyllic beauty of the 19th century-style painting of its settings, where lively landscapes that react to the player take centre stage.
Game Features:
Delve into the Frankenstein myth through a new perspective focused on the creature's experience and feelings, approached with a sensitivity never before seen in a video game.
Enjoy this moving story in all its possible variations, with five different endings.
Stroll through idyllic, colorful landscapes inspired by 19th century painting, now remastered in 4K for PlayStation and Xbox!
Observe how the landscapes you pass through "react" to the mood of the creature. Have you ever felt that the sky seemed grayer on a gloomy day?
Let yourself go by the unique atmosphere provided by a soundtrack that conveys the essence of this heart-feeling story.
Play smoothly and flowingly thanks to the new control scheme fully adapted to PlayStation and Xbox controllers.
BANDAI NAMCO announced today that PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PCs via STEAM and Windows PC (supports Xbox Play Anywhere), and playable on day one with Xbox Game Pass on May 27, 2022.
PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ presents a unique curated collection of classic and modern PAC-MAN games spanning the 40-plus year history of the storied iconic video game character’s library.
In addition to the eclectic selection of classic PAC-MAN titles, the collection also features a customizable in-game arcade, where new items can be earned by completing missions and earning in-game coins in each of the 14 featured titles. Players can unlock cabinets, figures, decorations, wallpapers, and custom flooring to design their own creative arcade layout, complete with a jukebox to customize their musical soundscape. For a limited time, players who purchase the game within the first 30 days of launch will be able to obtain a launch bonus which includes five silver or gold figures that can be displayed in their virtual arcade.
For players looking to prove their PAC-MAN prowess with competitors around the world, they can go online and register their top scores in a variety of worldwide leaderboards to see how they stack up against the best joystick jockeys and arcade game acolytes out there.
The full list of PAC-MAN titles featured in PAC-MAN MUSEUM+ includes:
PAC-MAN
SUPER PAC-MAN
PAC & PAL
PAC-LAND
PAC-MANIA
PAC-ATTACK
PAC-IN-TIME
PAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT Arcade ver.
PAC-MAN ARRANGEMENT CS ver.
PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION
PAC Motos
PAC’N ROLL REMIX
PAC-MAN BATTLE ROYALE
PAC-MAN 256
Pac-Man Museum+ launches May 27, 2022 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox Game Pass. The game will also be compatible with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Puppet House creeps onto Xbox Series, PS5, and PC in 2024 Puppet House, an unsettling horror survival game from Gaming Factory (@GamingFactorySA) creeps onto Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC (Steam) soon! Take on the role a photographer with a penchant..