Archive - 2025

Bodycam Gets Massive First Update

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Reissad Studio is excited to announce the immediate release of a first major update for its hyper-realistic multiplayer FPS, Bodycam on Steam. This patch, which launches the game on Unreal Engine 5.5, delivers the most substantial improvements to stability, performance, and gameplay since the start of Early Access, demonstrating the studio’s commitment to building a competitive, polished, and authentic experience.

This first major update since the launch of Early Access last year focuses heavily on community feedback, tackling performance bottlenecks, persistent bugs, and a complete overhaul of key systems, all while injecting fresh content and two brand new maps into the game. While you’ll find all the details below regarding this update, there are way more things coming to Bodycam as teased in the first Devlog. Reissad Studio is committed to keep improving the game and players should stay tuned for more information about the roadmap going forward.

Version 0.2 New Content

Players have two new environments to explore, alongside a powerful new weapon:

  • New Maps: Two brand new environments are introduced: a massive CQB Power Gun map, which is the largest close-quarters environment to date and also the most realistic one thanks to intense scanning of a real location. And a new Village map designed for the enhanced Zombie mode. Finally, the interior of the existing Wornhouse map has also been completely reworked.
  • New Weapon: The Crossbow enters the arsenal – a powerful, silent, and deadly weapon, which will first be featured prominently in the updated Zombie map.
  • Zombie Mode Overhaul: The Zombie mode receives a rework, featuring more immersive enemy behavior, refined wave pacing, and new enemy types.

Optimization and Performance

The most critical upgrade is the migration to Unreal Engine 5.5, unlocking advanced rendering features like Lumen (dynamic global illumination) and Virtual Shadow Maps. This engine upgrade, coupled with dedicated optimization work, drastically improves the game’s efficiency:

  • Lighter on Hardware: All existing maps were reviewed to reduce GPU and CPU usage through optimized lighting, shaders, shadow complexities, and mesh merging.
  • Faster, More Stable: The game is now quicker, significantly more stable, and more realistic, providing a lighter load on players’ systems. Optimization remains a core priority for all future updates.

Stability and Internal Quality Assurance

Addressing a common source of frustration, this patch resolves the most frequent crash scenarios, including the major lobby crash that occurred when hosting or loading a game after a friend invitation was received.

A dedicated effort has fixed a significant number of recent reports, including spawn bugs, incorrect score displays, the misleading “Defeat” UI in GunGame, and issues with the server list and friend visibility. Furthermore, client stability has been reinforced, ensuring players always safely return to the lobby after disconnection. To maintain this new standard, the development team has implemented a new internal QA process with a dedicated team to prevent regressions and ensure consistent quality with every release.

Immersive Overhauls: Audio, VFX, UI, and Networking

To deepen the realism and competitive integrity of Bodycam, several foundational systems have been updated:

  • Networking & Multiplayer: Crucial performance issues related to player updates and “full lobby” lag spikes have been eliminated. The matchmaking flow now features proper state synchronization, and a community-requested map voting system has been added to the end-of-match sequence, making multiplayer faster and simpler.
  • Audio & VFX: The tactical experience is sharper with new footsteps, impact, and melee sound effects, along with the removal of ambient noise clutter like birds. Visual effects for muzzle flashes, impacts, and debris have been updated, and the blood decal system has been reworked with the return of some of the old, favored blood effects. Lighting reflections are also significantly improved.
  • UI & UX: The User Interface is now more accessible and intuitive, supporting full aspect ratio scaling across all screens. The input rebinding interface has also been redesigned to align with the new Unreal Engine 5.5 framework.

A Commitment to Continuous Development

“We know that optimization and stability were non-negotiable for our community, and this update represents the first major fulfillment of that promise,” said Luca Dassier, Studio Director at Reissad Studio. “By migrating to Unreal Engine 5.5 and establishing a dedicated internal QA team, we have fundamentally strengthened our development foundation. This structural growth, supported by additional staffing, ensures we can consistently deliver high-quality, game-changing updates throughout the Early Access period. We are actively listening and committed to making Bodycam the ultimate visceral FPS experience.”

The Witcher: Legacy Boardgame Campaign Launched

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos
CD PROJEKT RED and Go On Board today announce that the crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy, a story-driven board game set in the universe of The Witcher, has now launched on Gamefound!
  • The Witcher: Legacy is a story-driven campaign board game for 1 to 4 players, created by Go On Board in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED, set in the universe of The Witcher games.
  • The game focuses on a long-term narrative gameplay, where players take on the roles of witchers traveling through the Northern Kingdoms, hunting monsters and making decisions that affect future sessions.
  • With over 71,000 followers in its pre-launch phase, The Witcher: Legacy is the most followed project in Gamefound’s history.
  • Day one backers will receive an exclusive Gorgon monster set — a monster never-before-seen in any Witcher story.

Developed in close collaboration between Go On Board and CD PROJEKT RED, The Witcher: Legacy is a story-driven board game for 1 to 4 players, set during a pivotal moment in history of the Continent. Kaer Morhen has been attacked, many witchers of the School of the Wolf have fallen, and the survivors seek answers. Players take on the role of these remaining witchers, deciding who to trust as they search for those responsible.

Ahead of launch, The Witcher: Legacy became the most followed project in Gamefound’s history, with more than 71,000 people choosing to follow the campaign in its pre-launch phase and surpassing the previous record of 66,837 followers. Now, the full crowdfunding campaign is open on Gamefound. On the campaign page, Go On Board presents various pledge options and expands the project through stretch goals that add new free content and upgrades. Throughout the campaign, updates from the development team will highlight newly unlocked elements and changes to the project as it develops.

Join the crowdfunding campaign for The Witcher: Legacy

The Witcher: Legacy focuses on an earlier chapter in the timeline, long before the era of Geralt of Rivia. Presented as a long-form tabletop campaign, its narrative is divided into interconnected scenarios played over multiple sessions. Players journey across Kaedwen and the Northern Kingdoms, exploring misty marshes, remote villages, and bustling cities, including the Ban Ard sorcerers’ school. As they progress, players develop their witchers by refining a personal deck of combat actions, improving attributes, and expanding an alchemy book with new potions and bombs. Legacy-style mechanics track key decisions and permanent changes to cards, boards, and maps, allowing regions, characters, and challenges to evolve, leaving a unique mark on the Continent with each campaign.

KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 Launch Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

tinyBuild and solo developer Casey Donnellan are excited to announce that the 1.0 version of KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, the co-op game where you exterminate cross-dimensional arachnids, is available today on Steam, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, as well as on Game Pass across PC and Xbox, with the Nintendo Switch version arriving in 2026. PlayStation and Steam players can grab the game for a limited time at a 35% off launch discount for $9.74 (standard price $14.99, PlayStation discount available only to PlayStation Plus subscribers). Playable for the first time on consoles, this follow-up to the fan-favorite Kill It With Fire brings you and your friends together to slay swarms of monstrous spiders across the multiverse!

KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 has been in Steam Early Access since April 2024. During this time, the game received multiple major content updates and garnered a 94% Very Positive user review score. The 1.0 launch introduces a final content update called “Spider Hell,” which includes a massive level inspired by DOOM where you’ll use powerful new guns to take down the eight-legged menace! Be sure to bring your MFG (an homage to the BFG) to the epic final battle with the Spider God.

In KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2, you’ll travel through dimensions alone or with up to three friends to wipe out an arachnid plague! Liberate key locations like a mysterious manor, a town in the Wild West, and more, using otherworldly weaponry to eliminate these deadly freaks from the multiverse.

Play through the entire campaign in four-player online co-op and make sure to bring your least arachnophobic companions on this spider-frying adventure. Want to play as a creepy crawly? You can hop into the eight-player PvP Mode – “Spider Hunt” – where you can play humans vs. arachnids!

Nice Day For Fishing Physical Edition Out Now on PS5 and Switch

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Ah, hello adventurer! Silver Lining Interactive, in partnership with acclaimed developer FusionPlay, digital publisher Team17 Digital, and officially licensed by Viva La Dirt League, is proud to announce that Nice Day For Fishing is now available as a Physical Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Adventurers can purchase today via Silver Lining Direct and participating local retailers.

Step into the well-worn sandals of Baelin the Fisherman, Honeywood’s unlikely hero, and embark on a quest that stretches far beyond the riverbanks. Armed with only a rod, a pocketful of bait, and an unexpected sense of destiny, Baelin must save Azerim from chaos while uncovering treasures, completing side quests, and battling monstrous boss fish.

The physical edition includes the Legendary Edition DLC, packed with exclusive chests of heroic gear and 12 premium items forged from Erangel steel and Sanhok leather, all officially approved by Greg the Garlic Farmer. Fans will also enjoy the latest visual enhancements and quality-of-life updates, making this the definitive way to experience the game.

Journey through lush forests, sunken caves, and enchanted landscapes, mastering precision-timed fishing battles where skill, strategy, and magical hooks make all the difference. With your rod as your weapon and your boat as your trusty steed, Baelin proves that even the quietest heroes can make the biggest splash.

Purchase the Physical Edition today from Silver Lining Direct or local retailers and prepare for the legendary fishing battle to save Azerim!

Drowned Lake Public Playtest Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today indie video game publisher CRITICAL REFLEX (Mouthwashing, No, I’m not a Human) and developer Monumental Collab invite you to the Drowned Lake for the Brazilian folklore-inspired horror game’s first public playtest, out now on Steam. Watch a new trailer, premiered at the OTK Winter Games Expo, showcasing the terror that awaits you in the forests of Brazil!

Deep in Brazil’s coastal forest is the Drowned Lake, an area of sinister folk tales and legends, where many who trespass never return. When a young student goes missing, it sets off a twisted story to discover the truth. Explore your surroundings by boat, collecting evidence with a fishing rod while solving puzzles in first-person adventure-like segments. But try to avoid disturbing these troubled waters too much. Remember: you’re not safe here.

Key Features

  • A Non-linear Horror Story, Told From Three Perspectives: Explore the most forbidding reaches of the forest as a firefighter, a journalist and an elderly fisherman. Unravel the mystery and each character’s true motives in an interactive narrative where your choices matter.
  • Scour Dark Waters for the Truth: Collect evidence and uncover what hides beneath the surface of the Drowned Lake by exploring, fishing, investigating, and solving puzzles.
  • Beware Making Noise: As you probe the forest’s farthest depths, your choices and actions may increase your noise level, attracting unwanted attention from the horrors of the night.
  • Discover the Nightmares of Brazilian Folklore: Experience a tragic, twisted tale inspired by the unique melting pot of Brazilian culture and mythology.
  • Investigate in First-Person Mode: Navigate narrow areas, complete intricate puzzles, and experience the true terrors the darkness hides in first-person POV sections inspired by escape rooms and classic horror games.

ORMOD: Directive Reveal Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, indie developer House 16 Software officially unveils its debut title, ORMOD: Directive, a harsh open-world survival sandbox set in a world that never stops moving. Set to launch on Steam in early 2026, the game lets players scavenge, automate, build, and battle for control as the ORMOD threat spreads across a vast, machine-infested landscape.

ORMOD: Directive introduces a post-apocalyptic sandbox where no two worlds are the same. Every playthrough generates a unique and fully customizable world, including the placement of towns, buildings, roads, and key landmarks. Players define their own survival strategy across a landscape built from the ground up for replayability, creativity, and challenge.

Blending classic survival gameplay with automation, base-building, and realistic combat simulation, the game offers a world that continues to evolve even when players are not online. Every decision affects survival, whether through diplomacy, stealth, or brute force, and every item in the world exists physically, stays where it is left, and can be picked up, stolen, or repurposed.

In ORMOD: Directive, players must rely on ingenuity to survive against machines, the elements, and other players, all within a deep and systems-driven world filled with mechanics to discover.

Key Features:

  • Infinite and Fully Customizable Worlds –  Explore a completely endless world that is different every time you play, and procedurally generated towns, roads, buildings, and terrain that can be tailored to your preferred difficulty and playstyle.
  • Play Your Way on Private or 24/7 Servers –  Host your own survival sessions with friends or join persistent 24/7 community servers across multiple modes, including PvP, PvE, Hardcore, Creative, and assorted minigames.
  • Physical and Persistent Item Simulation – Every item in the world exists physically and stays exactly where it is left. Loot shelves for your home base, steal items off other players, or stumble upon the aftermath of someone else’s adventure.
  • Unique Tile-Based Building System – Build your base using a flexible tile-based construction system not seen in any other game, then defend it against machines or rival players.
  • Full Resource Automation and Mega-Factories – Automate every resource in the game by constructing complex production lines and fully functioning factories capable of manufacturing weapons, supplies, equipment, and more.
  • Realistic Combat and Weapon Simulation – Engage in grounded, skill-based combat featuring leaning, slow and fast reloads, complete weapon modification, and advanced physics including penetration and armor simulation.
  • Deep Survival Gameplay – Manage hunger, sickness, temperature, injuries, farming, cooking, and medical conditions in an unforgiving world that constantly pushes back.
  • Skills, Quests, and Trading – Level up your character, complete quests, trade with others, and interact in a dynamic item-driven economy.
  • Dynamic World Events – Respond to helicopter crash sites, global PvP events, airdrops, and other world-changing encounters that create constant opportunities and risks.
  • Vehicles With True-to-Life Handling – Repair and operate vehicles such as cars and helicopters, each with realistic driving and flight mechanics, including manual gears.
  • A Constant Nighttime Threat – Survive against roaming mechanoids that emerge after dark and hunt players relentlessly, offering danger even when playing alone.

MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice We Are Here Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Bandai Namco released a new trailer this weekend for MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice, highlighting the ultimate showdown between heroes and villains from the anime’s final story arc. The trailer follows Izuku Midoriya and the assembled heroes as they confront the overwhelming power of the League of Villains.

MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice allows fans to experience dynamic tag-team style battles with 3-characters, featuring an extensive cast of characters from across the anime and manga’s full timeline, including fully powered versions from the Final War arc. Choosing among U.A. students, Pro Heroes, and Villains in their most iconic forms, including fan-favorite characters such as Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, All Might, Tomura Shigaraki, Himiko Toga and more, players will take control and utilize their unique Quirks to pummel and blast through opponents.

MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice will be released on February 6, 2026, for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/my-hero-academia-alls-justice.

Of Ash and Steel Official Launch Trailer

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Video game publisher tinyBuild and indie developer Fire & Frost are proud today to release Of Ash and Steel, the immersive, third-person, open-world RPG inspired by the golden era of exploration and role-playing, available now on PC via Steam and GOG for $23.99 with a 20% discount for two weeks after launch (standard price $29.99)! As Tristan, a humble cartographer thrown into a life-changing adventure, you’ll travel the vast island of Grayshaft, a world with no quest markers tethering you from one objective to the next. Discover your own journey organically in a game that blends the classic RPG spirit of storytelling, combat, and decision-making with modern design and gameplay!

Let curiosity be your one and true guide in Of Ash and Steel! Learn to survive in an unforgiving realm, exploring the land, honing your combat prowess, and forging alliances with different groups to shape your story. Many corners of Grayshaft contain hidden secrets and events that will only reward those with the skill and determination to seek them out.

Experiment with skill trees and professions, craft a variety of gear and items, and train with different weapons and combat stances to unlock powerful abilities and become a force on the battlefield. Wield two-handed weapons like axes for colossal damage and sweeping strikes, agile weapons like the rapier for mobility and bleeding damage, or one-handed weapons like the mace for something in between. True gladiators can also prove their worth in Arena Master Mode, where your skills are put to the test in fast-paced battles for experience, gold, and fame.

Key Features

  • Heroes Are Forged: You aren’t born a legendary hero in Of Ash and Steel. You must fight your way to the top! Learn the ropes, grow your character, and prove your might in battle by mastering your weapons and combat stances. Discover ancient knowledge unlocking long-lost powers to devastate your enemies.
  • Shape Your Story with Allies: While many of your choices impact the world, none are as impactful as the friends you make. Choose to align with the Order of the Seven to navigate the path of Knighthood, fight for what’s right even when it’s hard as a member of the Free Hunters, or seek an alliance with a guild to earn some coin.
  • A Land of Many Legends: Of Ash and Steel is full of unique and well developed characters, each with a story to tell. Every conversation helps you dive deeper into the world and understand it better. Learning about Grayshaft will help you find the right solutions to quests, many of which have different answers to discover.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim Gets LNG & Bulk Update

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Following its Early Access launch on October 7, 2025, Seafarer: The Ship Sim is now receiving its first free major content update. The LNG & Bulk Update not only introduces new gameplay mechanics but also adds new ships, random events, and various improvements.

New Cargo Transport Tasks

Since release, players have already transported countless containers across the seas of Seafarer: The Ship Sim as part of their career with Crescentport Logistics. With today’s LNG & Bulk Update, new possibilities are being added – expanding cargo transport to include liquefied natural gas (LNG} and bulk materials.

The newly added ship “Willy” is designed for transporting bulk goods such as sand, while the gas tanker “Nordic Duchess” is the right choice for carrying LNG.

The new Update Trailer showcases both the ships and the new gameplay mechanics in action:

Welcome Aboard, Big Trip

Container shipping also receives an exciting addition. “Big Trip” is joining the game – as the name suggests, it’s the largest container ship in the world of Seafarer.

In addition to bug fixes and ongoing performance optimizations for smoother voyages, the update also includes new random events that bring more variety to the open sea, such as assisting other vessels in distress.

The LNG & Bulk Update, released today, marks the beginning of further upcoming content updates. The official Early Access Roadmap gives a glimpse of the exciting feature of the Ship Simulation.

Seafarer: The Ship Sim is now available for PC in Early Access for $24.99 / £20.99 / 24,99€ (SRP) via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Holidays Kick-Off at Universal Studios Hollywood

3 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Universal Studios Hollywood unwraps the fun for guests as their holiday celebration kicks off today. Guests can enjoy the festive décor both in-park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood along with tasty treats and festive gifts for every member of the family. Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood continue daily until Sunday, January 4.

In addition to partaking in the theme park’s annual “Grinchmas™” tradition, guests can savor scrumptious fare at the Grinchmas-themed Hollywood & Dine restaurant. The whimsical menu includes:

  • Who-Hash: Loaded tater tots with brisket sauce, grilled onions and dressing
  • Klubwich: Turkey, swiss cheese, ham and bacon topped with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, served on toasted bread with curly fries
  • Dumpit to Crumpit Onion Rings: Onion rings loaded with chicken, bacon, jalapenos and white queso
  • Who-Wreath Salad: Mixed green salad, candied pecans, apples, raspberries and pomegranate seeds served with raspberry vinaigrette
  • Stick a Doodle Corn Dog: Corn dog coated in cheddar cheese sauce and cereal, served with curly fries
  • Who-B-Q Roast Beastwich: Beef brisket, honey barbecue corn chips, pickles and barbecue sauce on a spiral croissant bun, served with curly fries
  • Gooey Gobble Melt: Turkey and swiss cheese melt with creamy slaw and cranberry aioli, served with curly fries
  • The Roast Beast-less Loaf: Plant-based meatloaf served with roasted brussels sprouts and garlic herb mashed potatoes
  • Max’s Hot Dog: Giant 22” hot dog with chili, cheese and fried potato strings
  • Desserts: Heart Grew 3 Sizes Cookie, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Grinch™ Donut, Max’s Gingerbread Blondie, Who Pudding, Who-bilation Funnel Cake and Grinchmas Kettle Corn
  • Beverages: Grinch’s™ Heart Lemonade, Who Cold Brew, Who-ville Snowball Fight hot cocoa, Reindeer in Training Ginger Ale, Hot Apple Cider, Classic & spiked hot cocoa

Guests can also find a selection of sweet treats and jolly beverages within Universal Plaza, alongside the “Grinchmas” Who-bilation, complete with a 65-foot topsy-turvy holiday tree. Additionally, a selection of mischievous merchandise featuring The Grinch™ is available for purchase, including new headbands, sleepwear, a backpack, ornaments and Spirit Jerseys.

“Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” casts a spell on the holiday season with festive décor and magical merriment. Hogsmeade’s popular Three Broomsticks™ restaurant serves its English Holiday Meal complete with roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, honey-glazed carrots, roasted brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped sausage and cranberry glaze. Guests can also cozy up with hot spiced apple cider, hot spiced apple toddy or Hot Butterbeer™.

A new merchandise collection inspired by Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features holiday treasures and stocking stuffers such as ornaments, home décor, apparel and a brand-new interactive Pygmy Puff wristlet and shoulder pal, with an opportunity to personalize select gifts for the special witches, wizards and muggles on the list.

Alongside the joyful holiday celebrations at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, guests can find a selection of seasonal merchandise for purchase and an exclusive Power-Up Band™ offer. The ideal stocking stuffer gift, fans can enjoy a special discount on a second interactive Power-Up Band when they purchase one at the regular retail price in the same transaction. Restrictions apply.

Additionally, an all-new “Holidays at Universal” collection featuring Spirit Jerseys from fan-favorite brands is available. These include designs featuring “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” “Hello Kitty” and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, plus legendary Universal Pictures films Back to the Future and Jaws, which are celebrating their 40th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. Guests can also purchase select items from the “Holidays at Universal” collection by visiting the all-new online store, shopUniversal.com.

For the ultimate Universal Studios Hollywood fan, an Annual Pass makes the perfect gift, especially with the 2026 opening of the highly anticipated “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster. Plus, for a limited time, guests receive three additional months free with a purchase of any new Annual Pass. Check out the 2026 Event Guide to see what’s in store for the new year.

Holidays will also resonate throughout Universal Citywalk with live entertainment as well as a Wicked: For Good-themed holiday tree. Guests can watch the much anticipated blockbuster movie now at Universal Cinema and receive $5 parking with purchase of a same day movie ticket.

Limited time drinks and treats can be enjoyed by all at some of Universal CityWalk’s favorite dining establishments, including VIVO Italian Kitchen, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Voodoo Doughnut, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen and the Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe.

For the ultimate shopper, Universal CityWalk offers a treasure trove of shops where unique holiday gifts awaits, including NBA Store, LINE FRIENDS SQUARE, Universal Studio Store, Production Central and Cartooniversal, which features fandom favorites from Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World to Universal Monsters and Illumination’s Minions, among others.

Guests must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.