Archive - 2025

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune Available Now

2025/05/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Screenshots / Photos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, the second story pack for Star Wars™ Outlaws, Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, is now available on Ubisoft+, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, Amazon Luna, and Windows PC through the Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store and Steam. For fans who haven’t jumped in yet, a free demo that features parts of the base game is now available on most platforms* where Star Wars Outlaws is already available. The game will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4.

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune takes players on an adventure with pirates and lost treasures. Kay Vess and Nix will team up with Hondo Ohnaka as they face off against Stinger Tash and her Rokana Raiders, infiltrating the Khepi Tomb to uncover the secrets and hidden treasures it holds. Along the way, they’ll discover the Miyuki Trade League who offer new rewards for the Trailblazer in exchange for smuggling dangerous goods across the galaxy. Players must complete the main storyline from the base game before the story pack can be played.

Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune is automatically accessible and free to Star WarsOutlaws Season Pass owners or available for separate purchase for a suggested retail price of $14.99. With the release of Star Wars Outlaws: A Pirate’s Fortune, Ultimate and Deluxe Edition owners will also receive the Naboo Nobility and Desert Nomad cosmetic packs.

As part of the Title Update alongside A Pirate’s Fortune launch, all players are also gifted cosmetic items inspired by the Disney+ series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew™, which will include an outfit for Nix, a Trophy for the speeder and a Trinket for both the speeder and the Trailblazer. After downloading and installing the update, the gift will appear in player’s delivery crate aboard the Trailblazer.

A free demo of Star Wars Outlaws is also available across most platforms* the game is available for purchase. Fans who haven’t jumped into the game yet can play a part of the game for three hours, giving them a taste of the high-risk, high-reward scoundrel life.

For more information about Star Wars Outlaws, please visit starwarsoutlaws.com.

House Flipper 2 Co-op DLC Release Trailer

2025/05/15
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Try House Flipper 2 during a Free Weekend on Steam and Xbox! Play the full game free of charge May 15-19 on Steam and May 15–18 on Xbox, and save up to 35% if you decide to keep playing!

The free House Flipper 2 – Co-op DLC is launching on PlayStation 5 (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10006545), Xbox Series X|S (https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/house-flipper-2/9N67Z2D5PHW2), and PC (https://store.steampowered.com/app/3363370/House_Flipper_2__Coop_DLC).

ABOUT HOUSE FLIPPER 2 FREE CO-OP DLC AND FREE WEEKEND EVENT

Make sure to grab your friends, as just in time for this special weekend, a free Co-op DLC also arrives! Gather a team of flippers to renovate massive new properties designed especially for multiplayer fun.

With cross-platform support, whether you’re on PC or console, up to four players can team up in both story and sandbox modes.

Prefer working solo? No problem—the new content is also fully playable alone, so you can enjoy it your way!

DOOM: The Dark Ages Official Launch Trailer

2025/05/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

DOOM™: The Dark Ages is now available in early access worldwide. In our launch trailer, the DOOM Slayer goes head-to-head against the legions of Hell with an arsenal of devastating tools and abilities.

Watch the launch trailer here:

Developed by id Software and powered by the latest idTech 8, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a single-player prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal. Players will experience a new, yet familiar grounded combat loop that challenges them to master new abilities and weapons. Explore never-before-seen worlds, take flight atop the fierce Mecha Dragon, pulverize Titans in a massive Atlan mech, and beat demons to a pulp in this cinematic action story worthy of the Slayer’s legend.

Slayers can tear into early access by purchasing the Premium Edition, Premium Upgrade, or Collector’s Bundle. All early access purchases include the Digital Artbook and Soundtrack, the Divinity Skin Pack, and access to the campaign DLC coming at a later date. See all purchase options here: https://doom.bethesda.net/en-US/the-dark-ages/buy-now

DOOM: The Dark Ages launches for everyone on May 15 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Steam, Battle.net and PlayStation 5 – and you can play it day one with Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. Play it on both Series X|S and Xbox PC at no additional cost with Xbox Play Anywhere. To learn more, check out the official website at https://www.doom.com.

Splitgate 2 Introduces The Lab Map Creator in New Trailer

2025/05/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Big ol’ heads up today that 1047 Games has shared a brand new video unveiling its map creator feature for Splitgate 2, The Lab, ahead of the game’s crossplay open beta on May 22.

This isn’t your average boomer-shooter map creator. Check out today’s video:

This powerful creator allows anyone to jump in and design custom maps and modes, no experience required. There’s depth for those wanting to dive deep, but if casuals want to pick up and flex their skills, they can go for it too. Make your wildest dreams come true with The Lab’s easy to use controls.

Collaborate in real time on maps with your friends (up to 16 at one time) and quickly share your maps with players around the world. 1047 has provided a variety of blank canvas templates to start, as well as scalable geometric shapes, prefab’d map items courtesy of SSL (the in-universe Sol Splitgate League), environmental props and other gameplay objects to bring your vision to life.

1047 has built The Lab alongside the community and for the community – this is just the beginning. There is a lot of content planned for the map creator system post launch. Jump into the open beta on May 22 and start creating.

Get in on the action for free here: www.splitgate.com.

WWE 2K25 New Wave Pack DLC Available Today

2025/05/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, 2K rolls out the New Wave Pack, the first of five DLC* character and content packs planned for WWE 2K25, the highest rated game in franchise history on Xbox**.

The New Wave Pack features four of the hottest names to join the WWE roster in recent history, all making their WWE 2K franchise debuts. Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin comprise the Motor City Machine Guns, who quickly captured the WWE Tag Team Championships shortly after their WWE debut, and held an array of titles and accolades in other promotions, establishing themselves as one of the world’s foremost tag teams. Stephanie Vaquer is the current NXT Women’s Champion, former NXT Women’s North American Champion, and the only woman to hold both titles simultaneously. Giulia arrived in WWE to much fanfare, winning the 2024 Women’s Iron Survivor Challenge within a few months of her NXT debut, and going on to capture the NXT Women’s Championship. The New Wave Pack includes MyFACTION cards for each new Superstar, as well as a total of more than 40 moves and taunts. The pack is available for individual purchase, or as part of the WWE 2K25 Season Pass, which is also included in both The Bloodline Edition and Deadman Edition.

Also included in the New Wave Pack is entitlement for a special celebrity guest character***, who will be revealed soon via an exciting announcement from WWE. Players who purchased the New Wave Pack, Season Pass, The Bloodline Edition or Deadman Edition will receive the celebrity guest as a playable character in the future, with more details to be revealed soon.

Arriving in conjunction with the New Wave Pack are new MyFACTION content, including the WWE 2K25 debut of the popular Demastered card series, as well as the useable Urn foreign object, which will be available to players who purchased the Deadman Edition Bonus Pack, Deadman Edition or The Bloodline Edition.

Chapter 2 of The Island will also be arriving soon, offering 11 new quests, 44 new matches, new unlockable content including Xavier Woods’ alter ego Zero and the ghost of Paul Bearer, plus new branded gear in the shops, a continuation of The Island storyline, and more, exclusively available for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

For more information on WWE 2K25, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on TikTok, X, Instagram, and subscribe on Twitch and YouTube. Official campaign hashtags #WWE2K25 and #RuleBeyondTheRing.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K25, Internet connection and 2K Account (minimum age varies) required to access bonus content and online features, including DLC, The Island, and MyFACTION. See www.take2games.com/legal and www.take2games.com/privacy for additional details.

**Based on Metacritic scores on Xbox as of May 12, 2025. 

***Additional playable character and release date to be announced post-launch. Release date may be subject to change.

Railway Empire 2 – Nintendo Switch Edition DLCs Arrive Today

2025/05/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch

Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios happily announce that all previously released DLC for the hit railroad simulation game Railway Empire 2 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition are now available for $10.99 each with a 10% discount until June 3. The update will include downloadable content Journey to the East, High Voltage, India, and Bella Italia, providing a host of new and diverse opportunities for railway expansion.

Railway Empire 2 – Nintendo Switch™ Edition brings the same immersive gameplay and 60 historically accurate locomotives which defined the series, along with new content and expanded features, including improved track construction, a five-chapter campaign, 14 scenarios, and free play mode, now with the addition of four DLC expansions.

Journey to the East: Industrialists will be eager to connect Western Europe to the exotic luxuries of the Ottoman Empire and maximize their revenue with new high-priced, passenger exclusive Luxury Train Connections. New trade routes link cities and regions rich in culture and history across the Balkans of South-Eastern Europe. Journey to the East presents new opportunities across a new Balkan regional map in one of six new historically accurate locomotives including the Bavarian S 3/6 with over 10 new luxury goods to transport.

High Voltage: Railway magnates can now harness the power of electricity to revolutionize their rail networks with the addition of high-speed passenger transport while they explore the wonders of the newest region – the Swiss countryside. High Voltage provides a surge of new content including 10 historically accurate electric locomotives with famed powerhouses PRR GG1 Blackjack and Ce 6/8 III Krokodil, five regional maps for Switzerland with 10 new goods and two fully voiced comprehensive scenarios – High Voltage and Power to the People.

India: Tycoons work with the East India Company during its peak of power and influence, and later the crown, to deliver a wide variety of cargo, with four new authentic Indian locomotives, including the “Fairy Queen” and the BNR class N, plus an additional five imported and reimagined locomotives. Three fully voiced comprehensive scenarios and four regional map sections of India provide access to the vast Indian countryside with 16 new regional products to transport.

Bella Italia: Hopeful moguls navigate the illustrious Italian landscapes taking on the challenges of an influential nation in recovery to accommodate tourism and supply goods after the devastating war. Travel the iconic Italian countryside and transport over 22 new regional products across two highly detailed maps covering Northern and Southern Italy in one of eight new Italian locomotives including the Mastodonte dei Giovi and Signorine FS Class 640 II. Three unique comprehensive scenarios provide unique challenges and varied approaches for even the most respected tycoon with 19 new themed musical tracks and jingles accompanying your journey into the sweet life of Italy.

DLCs including Journey to the East, High Voltage, India, and Bella Italia are now all be available in the Nintendo eShop.

New DLC Children of Nor for SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is Out Now

2025/05/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Developer Owned by Gravity and publisher THQ Nordic are excited to announce that SpellForce: Conquest of Eo – Children of Nor, the latest DLC for the acclaimed strategy RPG, is now available on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series!

In Children of Nor, the mystical realm of Eo faces a new threat – or opportunity – as the enigmatic Dark Elves rise from the shadows. This cunning new faction brings eight unique units to the battlefield, including Raptor Riders, Witches, Blademasters and Warlocks. With their affinity for poison and summoning, the Dark Elves open up fresh strategic possibilities for aspiring mages and warlords.

But the stars have more in store. Introducing the Astromancer, a powerful new crafting archetype. Players who choose this path will harness the energies of the cosmos itself: harvest and infuse magical gems with cosmic energies, then use them to forge intricate star maps that bend the forces of fate to their will. These celestial constructs offer powerful bonuses, alter the very fabric of the world and unlock hidden truths scattered across the stars. Send out your stargazing minions across the realm to discover new constellations and use the astral powers they grant.

The new DLC Children of Nor is now available for $12.99 / €12.99 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S, but it’s launching with a 10% discount. So it’s worth being quick!

The base game is required to play the DLC. SpellForce: Conquest of Eo is available at an SRP of $ 29.99 / € 29.99 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Audeze and Xbox Team Up Again for Limited Maxwell Flora Gaming Headset

2025/05/14
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

Audeze, the leading premium headphone manufacturer, is excited to announce the launch of a new limited-edition gaming headset designed exclusively in collaboration with Xbox. Maxwell Flora combines superior audio quality and class-leading technology with a new paisley-inspired pattern that invokes the rich floral spirit of spring, offering gamers a new way to show off their style along with Maxwell’s superior performance.

The Maxwell Flora Limited Edition marks the consecutive third year Audeze has partnered with Xbox on special limited edition headset drops, now a tried and true tradition following Maxwell Ultraviolet in 2023 and Maxwell Wasabi in 2024. This new finish on Maxwell Flora embodies the vivacious spirit of springtime with a lively floral design on the custom-printed earpads and headstrap of Audeze’s critically acclaimed gaming headset. Maxwell Flora will only be produced one time and in limited quantities.

Designed to enhance the gaming experience both visually and acoustically, the Maxwell Flora Limited Edition continues Audeze’s legacy of innovation in design and technology. The headset features Audeze’s signature planar magnetic drivers, providing an unparalleled audio experience with breathtaking detail and precision for demanding gamers. Whether in the midst of an intense multiplayer battle or exploring immersive game worlds, the Maxwell delivers epic sound that puts gamers at the center of the action.

Audeze Maxwell Flora Limited Edition Key Features:

  • A floral tapestry of purples, pinks, greens, and yellows imprinted on the ear cups and head strap
  • 90mm planar magnetic drivers, delivering the powerful and precise Audeze sound
  • Ultra-low latency wireless, offering 3X the range of traditional 2.4GHz connections
  • FILTER™ A.I. noise-reducing microphone technology for clear communications
  • 80-hour battery life with quick-charge, for up to a full day’s gameplay in just 20 minutes
  • Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC support for high-quality wireless audio
  • Included Dolby Atmos license for Xbox and PC gaming
  • Versatile connectivity with cross-platform compatibility including Nintendo Switch

The Audeze Maxwell Flora Limited Edition Wireless Gaming Headset will be available for order from Audeze, Best Buy, and Crutchfield in limited quantities starting May 13, 2025 for $339.00 USD. For more information, visit Audeze.com.

Hogwarts Legacy – Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay and Pre-Order Info

2025/05/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Trailers / Videos

Warner Bros. Games today announced that Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2 is now available for digital pre-order. The Hogwarts Legacy Nintendo Switch 2 gameplay trailer also debuted today showcasing the enhanced visuals and seamless open-world traversal.

Fans can pre-order the Digital Standard Edition for $59.99 (SRP), and the Digital Deluxe Edition for $69.99 (SRP) and can check with their preferred retailers for pre-order availability of the Physical Edition. The digital edition of Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2 is available at a discount to players who already own the digital or physical* Nintendo Switch edition. Please visit the Nintendo eShop for more information. Players can experience the critically acclaimed wizarding world adventure like never before when Hogwarts Legacy releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025.

Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label and developed by Avalanche Software, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world. Beginning as a fifth year, players will embark on a journey through new and familiar locations, explore and discover magical beasts, craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents and customize their character to become the witch or wizard they want to be.

Players can experience Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with Hogwarts Legacy for Nintendo Switch 2, which has been updated with Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and improved graphics, audio, load times, and controls for Nintendo Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy** is being co-developed by Avalanche Software and Krome Studios.

Hogwarts Legacy is currently available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC and Nintendo Switch.

Folk Horror in 5E: D&D Beyond Opens Pre-Orders for The Crooked Moon

2025/05/13
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, Halloween, News

Legends of Avantris, the acclaimed actual-play troupe and publisher, has announced that their highly anticipated 600+ page folk-horror setting for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition, “The Crooked Moon,” is now available for pre-order in its digital edition on D&D Beyond. This immersive experience, adapted from their popular “Edge of Midnight” actual-play series, invites players to explore the sun-starved and eerie world of Druskenvald.

“The Crooked Moon” is designed to bring the chilling essence of the folk-horror genre to your D&D 5E games. It moves beyond traditional dungeon crawls, focusing instead on narratives rich with superstition, deep-seated social tensions, and ancient rituals. The setting is written for the new fifth edition 2024 core rules and maintains full compatibility with existing 2014 D&D 5th Edition content, ensuring a seamless integration for all players.

The digital pre-order on D&D Beyond unlocks a trove of content designed to plunge characters into the heart of folk tales and chilling adventures. Included is a substantial 350-page adventure path set in the ominous Wickermoor Hollow, taking characters from levels 1 to 13. Players can delve into 15 new folk-horror themed subclasses and explore 13 unique lineages, adding new dimensions to character creation. The offering is further enriched with new spells, potent rituals, cursed items, and the innovative “Fateweaving” rules, which intricately bind characters to the folkloric and often dire consequences of their actions. Aspiring Dungeon Masters will find a bestiary of 85 folkloric monsters, alongside 11 multi-phase boss fights designed to create memorable and terrifying encounters. Exclusive bonuses are also available for those who pre-order.

This ambitious project is the brainchild of Legends of Avantris, who recently made headlines with “The Crooked Moon” becoming the largest 5E Kickstarter to date, amassing over $4 million from more than 21,000 enthusiastic backers. This overwhelming support underscores the community’s hunger for fresh, narrative-driven horror experiences within the D&D framework. Fans of the “Edge of Midnight” series will now have the chance to directly experience the world that captivated them.

Prepare to brave the encroaching darkness and weave your own dreadful tales in “The Crooked Moon.” Pre-order your digital copy today on D&D Beyond.