Archive - 2025

Nordhold Receives First Major Update

2025/05/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

HypeTrain Digital and StunForge are proud to reveal that their “Very Positive” rated tower defense & city builder Nordhold has received its first major content update since it launched in late March. In that time it’s sold over 130,000 copies and currently holds a “very positive” average user ranking across over 1,700 reviews!

This update adds a new Banner System that rewards versatility, a fresh Season with a leaderboard reset, major game-wide rebalancing, tweaks to Endless mode – especially for the spells, as well as performance improvements and quality of life enhancements.

More about Nordhold:
Nordhold is a tower defense game for strategy enthusiasts who crave high replayability through endless combinations. Build and manage a cozy medieval Nordic village while enjoying deep tactical gameplay that doesn’t require extensive learning.

Enemies are coming! Every decision matters: build your city, grow the economy, and prepare for enemy waves. Strengthen your defenses, adapt your strategy, and unleash your hero’s full potential. This unique Tower Defense will test your skills – are you worthy to claim a place at Valhalla?

Critical Role Age of Umbra Mini-Series Premieres May 29

2025/05/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Critical Role has announced “Age of Umbra,” an eight-part dark, survival fantasy Daggerheart mini-series premiering on May 29th. The show will air on Beacon, Twitch, and YouTube, promising a thrilling new adventure for fans of actual play.

“Age of Umbra” is set in the foreboding Halcyon Domain, a land where the souls of the dead are cursed to return as twisted, nightmarish monstrosities. A dark, ethereal mass known as the Umbra roams this world, holding these fiendish creatures and corrupting everything it touches. In this bleak landscape, small communities endure by huddling around Sacred Pyres that keep the corruption at bay. The series will initially follow five individuals from the isolated community of Desperloch as they fight to protect their own in the face of these rising horrors. Yet, amidst the despair, whispers of ancient secrets, lost powers, and wonders of a bygone age persist, beckoning those brave or perhaps foolish enough to seek them out.

Guiding this perilous journey is Game Master Matthew Mercer, who will lead his fellow Critical Role co-founders Ashley Johnson, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, Taliesin Jaffe, and Travis Willingham. Together, they will explore themes of hope, sacrifice, and survival in a high-stakes actual play experience where death is merely the beginning.

Viewers can get a special behind-the-scenes look with a “Session Zero” on Thursday, May 22nd at 7 PM Pacific. During this session, the Critical Role founders will create their characters and collaboratively weave them into the world of “Age of Umbra,” developing locations, adventure hooks, and narrative threads that will resonate throughout the mini-series. The official series premiere is slated for Thursday, May 29th at 7 PM Pacific, with new episodes airing weekly on Thursdays at 7 PM PT through July 24th. Fans can tune in on Beacon (beacon.tv), Twitch (twitch.tv/criticalrole), and YouTube ([youtube.com/criticalrole](https://youtube.com/criticalrole)).

For those who miss the live broadcasts, YouTube VODs will be available the Monday following each episode. Podcast versions will be released in a two-part format, with Part 1 available the Thursday after the premiere and Part 2 following on the subsequent Tuesday. Beacon subscribers will enjoy instant, ad-free access to the podcasts.

“Age of Umbra” utilizes the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying game system from Darrington Press. This particular adventure is a playable campaign frame designed by Matthew Mercer and will be included in the Daggerheart Core Set, scheduled for release on May 20th. However, true to the spirit of Daggerheart, the game will be uniquely shaped through the collaborative worldbuilding of the players and Game Master. Daggerheart itself is designed as a flexible fantasy roleplaying system built for long-term campaign play and fostering emotionally rich storytelling. It aims for quick onboarding by blending classic fantasy themes with modern, streamlined mechanics, emphasizing fast, narrative-driven combat and collaborative worldbuilding.

This upcoming mini-series will showcase a darker tone for Daggerheart, offering a contrast to the brighter whimsy seen in “The Menagerie” one-shots or the holiday-themed “A Daggerheart Critmas Story.” “Age of Umbra” is set to delve into the system’s more haunting and heroic potential, where the stakes are exceptionally high, and every choice is fraught with danger, yet tinged with a glimmer of hope.

Midnight Special: Early Access Now Available on Steam

2025/05/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Midnight Special game officially launched on Steam at May 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Pacific Time). Priced at $9.99 USD, with a 20% launch discount for the first two weeks.

Get it on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2560100?utm_source=PREN

Blurred Line between Reality and Illusion

Since its demo release, players have loved Midnight Special for its retro pixel aesthetics and psychological thriller narrative, with numerous details paying homage to classic survival horror games like Clock Tower and Resident Evil.

The game blends the violent artistry of Italian Giallo films, the suspenseful pacing of slasher cinema, and 70s-80s sci-fi tropes, while its gameplay draws inspiration from 90s games. Together, these elements create a nostalgic yet innovative horror adventure.

You play as Sarah, a babysitter hired to care for the twins – Jon and Ellie – at the eerie Boyd Manor. A late-night power outage triggers a series of supernatural events: mysterious phone calls, unpleasant odors seeping up from the floorboards, objects moving on their own, and a giant plastic dinosaur toy that seems alive…

As the line between reality and hallucination blurs, you must solve puzzles through point-and-click exploration, evade lethal pursuits, and uncover the dark truth behind the manor.

Pixel Aesthetics Meet Horror

The game combines hand-drawn and pixel art with cinematic camera movements, 90s-inspired UI, and meticulously crafted environments to deliver a unique, thrilling atmosphere.

Early Access version includes a full episode, with future updates planned to expand the story, add new rooms for exploration, and introduce more branching stories. The developers are also determined to keep polishing the game throughout Early Access based on community feedback.

Whether you’re a survival horror fan, a narrative-driven gamer, or a pixel art enthusiast, Midnight Special is not to be missed. Grab it at a 20% launch discount during the first two weeks and dive into this retro-inspired adventure!

The First Descendant Showcases Season 3

2025/05/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

At PAX East 2025, NEXON held a live developer livestream session previewing the groundbreaking Season 3 update that is coming to their looter-shooter title, The First Descendant.

During the session, Beomjun Lee, Executive Producer, and Min-Seok Joo, Creative Director of The First Descendant, hosted a presentation previewing the upcoming mega update, Season 3: Breakthrough, launching this Summer. The update features a massive battlefield to explore, a sleek new Hover Bike, the Colossus Field Raid, the introduction of the ‘Lounge,’ a new Descendant and more.

Additionally, the presentation revealed a highly requested crossover with the beloved Square Enix RPG, NieR: Automata. In celebration of the upcoming one-year anniversary of The First Descendant, the team is preparing for the first-ever ‘TFD Fest’, which will feature special events, a skin contest and various celebratory items.

Find more details on the information revealed from the livestream below:

Season 3 “Breakthrough” Sneak-Peek

  • New Massive Field: Axion Plains

    • A brand-new, enormous battlefield once a promising outpost site, now devastated by a Void Storm and overrun by Colossus.

    • Faces a new threat from both artificial creatures and mutated beasts, making it more dangerous than ever.

  • New Vehicle: Hover Bike

    • A new vehicle system designed for high-speed travel across a massive field, giving players a thrilling sense of speed.

    • Players can obtain a standard Hover Bike just by logging in during Season 3, and can collect enhanced ‘Accelerated’ and ‘Boosted’ models by exploring the Axion Plains.

Each Hover Bike can be upgraded, allowing players to traverse the battlefield with dynamic movement using boost and jump abilities.

  • New Content: Colossus Field Raid

    • 8-player raid content

    • First-ever reveal of the new and overwhelming colossus “Wall Crasher”

    • Massive scale designed to match the size of Axion

    • Players are able to ride their Hover Bike along the vast field, then engage in combat against the Colossus.

  • New Feature: Lounge

    • A dedicated social space where players can interact with their Descendants and take a break.

    • A personalized space where players can display and interact with their Descendants.

    • Players can place their Descendants throughout the space, customize their appearances with skins, and interact with furniture.

    • Collectibles like Colotoys can be placed inside, with lounge-exclusive items to be added in the future.

    • Designed to deliver a deeper, more immersive experience within the world of The First Descendant beyond just combat.

  • Season 3: Breakthrough – Story

    • The reappearance of “Karel,” a key character in the story.

    • Season 3 story marks a big turning point for the narrative of The First Descendant.

    • Focusing on Enzo and Nell’s romance would be one of the highlights of Season 3

  • New Descendant: Nell

    • Former NPC Nell joins the roster as a playable character with a brand-new look and unique abilities.

    • Nell utilizes arche like telekinesis, throwing spheres which form debuffs and also pulls nearby enemies.

    • Capable of changing all her gunshots into weak point strikes, making her a perfect fit for aggressive, run-and-gun playstyles.

    • Nell will be officially added in the upcoming summer update.

  • New Ultimate: Ultimate Luna

    • Two new Transcendent Modules are being prepared for the release of Ultimate Luna. One shifts her playstyle to focus on firearms, while the other enhances her rhythm-based abilities and debuffing potential.

As Season 3 will be divided into multiple episodes, Ultimate Yujin is expected to arrive in Season 3 Episode 2, following Ultimate Luna.

  • New Weapon: Sword (3 Types)

    • Swords are finally being added to the game and can be equipped in the same weapon slot as firearms, with performance enhanced through specialized modules.

    • Players can perform both normal and special attacks with swords. The first type, the ‘Shadow’ Blade, features a charged iaijutsu-style dash attack as its special move.

    • The Blade and a new dungeon featuring a boss that utilizes sword mechanics will be introduced in Season 3 – Episode 1.

    • Additional sword types, including a two-handed greatsword and a lightsaber-style weapon, will be added in Season 3 – Episode 2.

  • First-Ever Official Crossover with Nier: Automata

    • The First Descendant’s first official crossover features the fan-favorite NieR: Automata.

    • A full trailer will be released soon, following the reveal of key visuals during the livestream.

    • More IP collaborations are also in the works.

  • Additional Announcements

    • New “Gilded Death Blossom” skin to be released on May 22.

    • Announcement of TFD Fest for 1st Anniversary in July, featuring: showcase, in-game events, skin design contest and more.

Victory Royale Makeover: Razer Unleashes Custom Fortnite Skins for Consoles

2025/05/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Razer, a dominant force in the gaming lifestyle arena, has officially launched a new line of custom Fortnite skins, allowing players to personalize their console gaming setups. These new accessories are now available for purchase through Razer.com and at RazerStore locations throughout the United States.**

Gamers looking to infuse their hardware with the vibrant world of Fortnite can now do so with Razer’s latest offering. The new skins feature iconic in-game characters and imagery, including the beloved Peely and the ever-elusive Supply Llama. This launch empowers players to visually “max out the drip” on their preferred consoles, controllers, and gaming handhelds, bringing a fresh aesthetic to their gaming experience as they chase their next Victory Royale.

Razer emphasizes the **premium custom designs** available, offering a range from bold and prominent patterns to more subtle, “fly below the radar” options. With a variety of popular patterns, limited-edition looks, and dazzling designs, gamers can select a skin that truly reflects their individual style and personality.

Beyond aesthetics, these skins offer practical benefits. Constructed from **premium cast vinyl**, Razer Skins provide **scratch-protection for extra durability**. They are designed to withstand the wear and tear of daily use, ensuring that gaming devices maintain a sharp and pristine appearance.

Ease of use is another key feature. The skins are **fuss-free and easy to apply**, thanks to a thoughtful design that simplifies the installation process. Furthermore, they are safe to remove, leaving no residue or causing damage to the underlying device.

Razer also highlights the **unique texture** of the skins, which not only enhances their visual appeal but also improves the tactile experience. Depending on the chosen design, the textured finishes can offer either greater tactility for enhanced control or increased smoothness for superior comfort.

These coveted Fortnite-themed Razer Skins are exclusively available for purchase now at Razer.com and at various RazerStore locations across the United States. Gamers can find them at stores in Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; San Jose, CA; Paramus, NJ; Austin, TX; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV; Garden City, NY; King of Prussia, PA; Orlando, FL; and Miami, FL. Pricing for these custom skins starts at **$9.99 USD**.

SILENT HILL 2 (2024) Vinyl Sets Announced for Pre-Order

2025/05/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) and Laced Records once again team up to bring long-time SILENT HILL series composer Akira Yamaoka’s reworked soundtrack for 2024’s SILENT HILL 2 to vinyl.

Pre-orders are open via the Laced store for the Limited Edition 6LP box set, which features the complete 93-track soundtrack specially mastered for the vinyl format. The set boasts Laced-exclusive opaque brown + red A-side/B-side effect heavyweight LPs and a 32-page art booklet with exclusive liner notes written by Akira Yamaoka. Artwork is by Bloober Team.

Also available to pre-order is a double LP set featuring 27 tracks sequenced by the composer. Laced-exclusive milky clear heavyweight LPs come in printed inner sleeves, all housed in a widespined outer sleeve.

Akira Yamaoka completely reworked the soundtrack for Bloober Team’s critically lauded remake. Brand new and re-recorded cues for 2024’s SILENT HILL 2 perfectly capture the eerie atmosphere of the titular town, fusing elements of trip-hop and industrial rock with dark ambience and musique concrète. This new soundtrack will feel both familiar and fresh to ardent fans of the beloved survival horror series.

SILENT HILL 2 composer, Akira Yamaoka, says: “After nearly a quarter of a century, SILENT HILL 2 has been revived. I’ve poured a tremendous amount of thought and passion into this thing called SILENT HILL. Touching it again evoked a special emotion I had never felt before—as if I was touching the breath of God. Writing this music was a personal challenge, but I feel a deep sense of gratitude towards the people around the world who have loved this series for so long.”

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THE SILENT HILL 2 (2024 Original Soundtrack) 6LP vinyl box set and double LP can be pre-ordered now.

Available from:

USA and Canada store — www.lacedrecords.com

Collection — https://www.lacedrecords.com/collections/silent-hill

Rest of World outside of USA — www.lacedrecords.co

Collection — https://www.lacedrecords.com/collections/silent-hill

Estimated shipping:

October 2025

Price:

6LP box set

GBP £125 | USD $155

Double LP

GBP £36 | USD $42

6LP box set product information:

  •  Limited Edition opaque brown + red A-side/B-side effect heavyweight LPs / Standard Edition traditional black heavyweight LPs (also available via third-party retailers)
  •  93 tracks from the 2024 remake of the iconic survival horror game
  •  Artwork by Bloober Team
  •  Rigid board slipcase with ribbon pull
  •  Printed inner sleeves
  •  32-page art book featuring exclusive liner notes from the composer

Double LP production information:

  •  Exclusive Edition milky clear heavyweight LPs / Standard Edition traditional black heavyweight LPs (also available via third-party retailers)
  •  27 tracks from the 2024 remake of the iconic survival horror game
  •  Tracklist sequenced by Akira Yamaoka
  •  Artwork by Bloober Team
  •  Widespined outer sleeve with spot gloss UV
  •  Printed inner sleeves

Double LP production information:

  •  Exclusive Edition milky clear heavyweight LPs
  •  Standard Edition traditional black heavyweight LPs (also available via third-party retailers)
  •  27 tracks from the 2024 remake of the iconic survival horror game
  •  Tracklist sequenced by Akira Yamaoka
  •  Artwork by Bloober Team
  •  Widespined outer sleeve with spot gloss UV
  •  Printed inner sleeves

Listen to the SILENT HILL 2 Original Game Soundtrack: http://lnk.to/silent-hill-2

Only Two Weekends Left for Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood

2025/05/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

The successful, inaugural debut of Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood is about to come to an end when the all-new seasonal event wraps on Sunday, May 18. The time is now to step into this immersive in-world experience before it’s too late.

A resounding hit with fans, here’s what guests have to say about Universal Fan Fest Nights:

  • “Fan Fest Nights 2025 is amazing! Universal single-handedly created the greatest theme park after hours event. Do not miss out on this incredible event.”
  • “Universal Fan Fest nights is so worth it! Loving every minute of this and soooo happy to see different fandoms coming together. The creativity is amazing and it’s super immersive. 100%. 10 out of 10 recommend coming!!!! Yes, Yes, Yes.”
  • “I think it’s super sick to be able to walk where Back to the Future was filmed. Being able to roam freely, interact with the characters here…it’s been an amazing time, honestly.”
  • “Universal Fan Fest Nights is a dream come true.”
  • “It’s perfection, absolute perfection.”

Universal Fan Fest Nights is exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood, and the final two weekends to visit are May 9-11 and May 15-18, 2025. Tickets are available for purchase here.

The imaginative in-world experiences take place for guests to enjoy on all event nights. An energetic block party invites fans across every genre to share their passions and enthusiasm in dynamic fandom celebrations and an array of interactive activations take place throughout the theme park, including live entertainment, cosplay and photo opportunities.

Fans also can savor an enticing menu of themed foods curated by Universal Studios Hollywood Executive Chef Julia Thrash, plus new merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware and accessories, are available for guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond.

Here’s a snapshot of Universal Fan Fest Nights 2025:

  • Star Trek: Red Alert—Inspired by the Star Trek universe that has entertained millions of fans, this daring walk-through experience boldly takes guests on an immersive adventure aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D on a mission to prevent an interstellar threat. Guests find themselves transported to the year 2403, just as an otherworldly entity wreaks havoc on the ship. As the chaos ensues, guests will venture further into the Enterprise, navigating familiar Star Trek environments, from the ship’s engineering room to transporter pads, to the soul of the Starship Enterprise, the bridge—an original set piece featured in the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard—in a desperate quest to stop the perceived danger and restore peace aboard the ship. Laden with special effects, audio-visual effects, multi-sensory activations and themed performers, this all-original experience creates an unforgettable, awe-inspiring moment that elevates Star Trek fandom to new levels.
  • Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley—This nostalgic experience is based on the 1985 Back to the Future blockbuster movie and invites guests to time travel back to 1955 Hill Valley alongside some of the film’s iconic characters. Time travel begins the moment guests climb aboard the Studio Tour “Fan Tram” and venture towards Courthouse Square, the original filming location for this classic film located on the Universal Studios world famous backlot.

Brimming with authenticity, Back to the Future: Destination Hill Valley pays homage to this groundbreaking film by inserting guests into many familiar scenes with iconic props. From Hill Valley with the original Lyon Estate monuments to the Time Machine on display, guests will have the sensation of going back in time as they partake in the energetic recreation of the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and Hill Valley Festival plus experience a stunning recreation of the Clock Tower lightning strike, sending Marty back to the future multiple times each event night.

  • DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep—Inspired by the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game™, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS (D&D), this epic experience welcomes guests and fans to partake in a one-of-a-kind adventure and explore the fantastic world of D&D. Guests join the Harpers—a heroic spy network—to foil a plot by the legendary beholder Xanathar and save the city of Waterdeep.

In creating this unique experience, Universal Studios Hollywood is collaborating with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create the legendary beholder Xanathar that comes to life within DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: Secrets of Waterdeep. For over 40 years, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop has been a world-renowned innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation.

  • ONE PIECE: Grand Pirate Gathering—This unique experience is inspired by the long-running global hit anime series, One Piece, from creator Eiichiro Oda, that follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew, including Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Sanji, on their quest to find “ONE PIECE,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger.  The Grand Pirate Gathering transports guests into the series’ fictional world of pirates through an immersive and interactive experience, complete with iconic visuals and scenic environments that place fans at the heart of the action. Guests also have time to enjoy uplifting meet and greet opportunities with different characters and participate in themed interactive photo ops.
  • Jujutsu Kaisen: Hunger of the Cursed—This anime experience, inspired by a widely popular Japanese manga and its anime adaptation, follows high school student Yuji Itadori after he accidently becomes the host of a powerful curse and joins Tokyo Jujutsu High School, an organization that fights the curses. This epic adventure is transformed into an exciting film-based experience, which first debuted at Universal Studios Japan.
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Guests and fans have a chance to further engage in the theme park’s immersive land with all-new magical creature interactions, including the opportunity to meet the Niffler, a Baby Dragon and a majestic Occamy. The centerpiece of the experience is the West Coast debut of the visually spectacular Hogwarts™ Always light projection show takes guests on a whimsical journey through a school year at Hogwarts. Weaving together unforgettable music and incredible moments of wizardry, Hogwarts Always will shine bright as it comes to life set against the majestic backdrop of Hogwarts™ castle.
  • SUPER NINTENDO WORLD: Let’s Go, Yoshi—This exciting addition to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD marks the debut of beloved fan favorite Yoshi as a brand new meet and greet character within the land during Universal Fan Fest Nights. As part of Yoshi’s welcome to the land, guests have a chance to interact with Yoshi as they engage in a scavenger hunt to locate all five colorful Yoshi eggs.  After completing this original quest, guests will reap the benefit of a very special reward with the unique opportunity to meet a different colored Yoshi.
  • Wicked—Guests and fans of Universal Pictures’ blockbuster Wicked have a chance to rejoicify with popular characters, Elphaba and Glinda, when they step out in style to greet guests at the theme park’s existing vibrant Wicked themed photo op, located adjacent to the theme park’s main entrance.

Adding to the adventure, guests can also experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

Peacock Announces Series Pickup of Seth MacFarlane’s TED Animated Spin-Off

2025/05/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

Following the immense success of the live-action series, Peacock announced today the series pickup of “Ted: The Animated Series” (working title). The new animated venture comes from the creative mind of Seth MacFarlane and will continue the story of the beloved, foul-mouthed teddy bear after the events of the “Ted” films. This move capitalizes on the record-breaking performance of the live-action “Ted” series, which debuted as Peacock’s #1 Original Streaming Comedy.

Seth MacFarlane, known for his work on “Family Guy,” “American Dad!,” and “The Orville,” will reprise his iconic voice role as Ted. In addition to lending his voice, MacFarlane will also serve as an executive producer for all episodes. He is joined in executive production by Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, both of “Modern Family” fame, who also executive produced the live-action “Ted” series.

Fans of the original film franchise will be pleased to hear that several stars are returning as series regulars to voice their respective roles. Mark Wahlberg (“The Union,” “The Family Plan”) will once again voice “John,” Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River,” “The Dropout”) returns as “Sam,” and Jessica Barth (“Ted” & “Ted 2”) will voice “Tami-Lynn.” The animated series will also introduce new characters, with Kyle Mooney (“Y2K,” “Saturday Night Live”) joining as “Apollo” and Liz Richman (“Little America,” “TED”) voicing “Ruth.”

The new series is a product of UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, Fuzzy Door, and MRC. The live-action “Ted” series, which launched on January 11, 2024, set a high bar, becoming Peacock’s most-watched original title to date and holding the top spot as the #1 Original Streaming Comedy in the U.S. for over two consecutive months, according to Nielsen. Its success wasn’t limited to the United States; the series also became the biggest U.S. comedy launch on Sky in the UK in over two decades and was recently renewed for a second season.

“Ted: The Animated Series” is set to join an impressive lineup of upcoming Peacock Originals. This includes highly anticipated second seasons of “Poker Face” and “Twisted Metal,” the seventh season of “Love Island USA,” and the second season of “Love Island Games.” Other forthcoming titles include an untitled Greg Daniels/Michael Koman comedy, “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy,” “All Her Fault,” the second season of the live-action “Ted,” and the fourth season of “Bel-Air,” all slated to launch later this year. This new animated comedy will also sit alongside recent Peacock hits such as “The Traitors,” “Long Bright River,” “Law & Order: Organized Crime” Season 5, “SNL 50,” and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.”

Dragonheir: Silent Gods Announces New Global Relaunch

2025/05/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Windows PC News

Game developer, SGRA Studio, and Level Infinite are pleased to share major updates for Dragonheir: Silent Gods, which will see significant gameplay improvements and the relaunch of its global version. Since its global launch in September 2023, Dragonheir: Silent Gods has attracted over 10 million players worldwide. Players can pre-register now to earn exclusive rewards ahead of the global launch.

Through community support, the development team is pleased to share that Dragonheir is preparing for a major global comeback, including a long-awaited re-launch in North America, and more. The relaunch comes after significant changes in the development team and are designed to create a more accessible, engaging, and unified Dragonheir: Silent Gods experience for players globally. Since October 2024, the team has undertaken a comprehensive review and rework of the game, focusing on player feedback and gameplay experience.

Looking at three key areas, including diverse gameplay, cost of heroes and team strategies, the following improvements have been made:

Changes and Improvements

  • Significant Price Reductions: Lowering the cost of each summon, adding targeted banners, and setting more reasonable pity systems.
  • Streamlined Progression: Individual hero levels have been eliminated. All heroes now share a unified level, allowing players to focus more on strategic gameplay.
  • Combat System Overhaul: Elemental Affinity-based team building guide replaced with “comps,” each with different effects. Through these strategies, players will gradually understand each hero’s abilities and discover unique approaches to tackle different bosses.
  • Redesigned Season Gameplay: Each season will focus players on different core gameplay elements with various central mechanics, such as Alliance PvP and Alliance Boss modes, as well as solo roguelike gameplay.

First launched in mainland China, the new features have been fine-tuned and will now launch on a global scale.

A Transformative Rebirth: Global Version Plans

After careful consideration and planning, Dragonheir: Silent Gods’ global version content update will roll out with the following updates.

  • Complete global launch: When the new version goes live, Dragonheir will also relaunch in North America and several other regions.
  • Season Restart with Synchronised Content: Seasons and updates will restart and release new content according to the seasonal schedule and merge with the global version to ensure all players can enjoy new content regularly.
  • User data will be retained: Due to significant adjustments to hero abilities and seasonal gameplay, after the new version update, all players will need to begin from the brand new Season 1. Players will, however, retain their heroes, Artifacts, Dragon Crystals, Wyrmarrows, dice, and Skill Scrolls.
  • Benefits for Veteran players: To reward veteran players for their patience and loyalty, Dragonheir will prepare exclusive time-limited events and pre-summon welfare activities, as well an exclusive pre-registration campaign.A valuation event will also take place for veterans, returning their previous investments in the form of special rewards in the new version.

Detailed update plans, dates, and event information will be gradually released through Discord and Facebook communities in the future.

In addition, to celebrate this new milestone, players are eligible for a gift code containing 5 Heliolite Dice, 10 Starlight Stone Dice, and 1,000,000 Gold, which can be redeemed by entering the game now【BRANDNEWDH】(Valid from April 28 to May 31.)

Players can pre-register now on the official website.

DOOM: The Dark Ages New Screenshots

2025/05/09
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Screenshots / Photos

Attention, Slayers! Fresh visual intel from the front lines of hell has arrived: a new batch of eye-melting screenshots for the highly anticipated DOOM: The Dark Ages are now available for your viewing pleasure. Feast your eyes on the grim, medieval-inspired battlegrounds and get a closer look at the brutal action awaiting you. This upcoming first-person shooter, developed by the legendary id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, serves as a prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

Prepare to step into the blood-stained boots of the Doom Slayer once more, this time in a never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell, wielding a devastating arsenal of both futuristic and archaic weaponry, including a versatile new shield. Mark your calendars: DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to unleash its fury upon PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 15, 2025, with some options for early access beginning around May 12th or 13th for premium editions.