Archive - 2025

Brawlhalla Celebrates 10 Years

3 weeks ago

Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

Ubisoft and Blue Mammoth Games are gearing up to celebrate 10 years of Brawlhalla at the 2025 Brawlhalla World Championship Expo (BCX) in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend, from Nov. 21- 23. With over 125 million players worldwide, BCX provides the perfect opportunity for the game’s passionate community to come together for a festive weekend.

BCX is the largest global Brawlhalla tournament where players compete for the title of World Champion and the chance to win part of a $200,000-prize pool. The competition opens on Day 1; matches continue onto Day 2, and the finals take place on Day 3.

This year’s event will be the biggest and best yet, as it marks the 10-year anniversary of Brawlhalla! BCX 25 will be packed with exclusive announcements, competitive gameplay, and insights from Brawlhalla’s dev team. Fans at home can livestream the event on Brawlhalla’s Twitch and YouTube channels.

Competition

Attendees compete in single or double brackets as they challenge each other on the platform for glory and the grand prize.

Game Development

Each year at BCX, players get hands on experiences with upcoming game features, a first look at the newest things coming to Brawlhalla, and more! While there’s no way to know what year 10 will bring, previous years have had new weapons, legends, and crossovers playable.

BCX 25 will also include:

-Developer panels with Brawlhalla’s art director, lead producer, and more!
-A Cosplay Contest where fans can get in the spirit and dress up as their favorite Brawlhalla Legends
-Freeplay stations for those who want to compete in casual matches with friends

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game Out Now

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

What do you get when you cross a legendary gaming genre with a horror film icon? You get Art the Clown picking apart movie sets piece by piece in Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, available now on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S! Play as the titular clown and a handful of other characters from the franchise in this co-op beat ‘em up where anything goes. You’re only limited by how creatively brutal you can get.

With a main theme composed by Cody Carpenter, son of the infamous John Carpenter, you’ll be hooked into the horror from the get-go. Fight from stage to stage, putting a stop to the film productions trying to make a buck off of Art’s likeness, leaving nothing but mayhem in your wake. Arcade fans and horror lovers alike are sure to have a terrifyingly good time with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game!

Features to Die For:

Gorgeous Pixel Art & Animation: The game captures the essence of the Terrifier films with bright, cartoonish pixel art and fluid animations that vividly depict the gruesome action.
Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up with up to 4 players for a chaotic local co-op experience. Work together or against each other in various game modes, each offering its own unique challenges.
Bloody Arsenal of Weapons: From chainsaws to cleavers, pick up a variety of weapons to turn your enemies into a bloody pulp. Power-ups scattered throughout the stages give you an extra edge in combat.
Diverse Stages & Boss Battles: Travel through multiple stages, each with different paths to explore and enemies to defeat. At the end of each stage, prepare for intense boss battles that will test your skills.
Chiptune Soundtrack: Relive the golden age of gaming with a glorious chiptune soundtrack that perfectly complements the retro aesthetic and adds to the chaotic atmosphere.
Over-the-Top Attacks & Finishers: Enjoy hilarious and gory attacks that make every fight as entertaining as it is brutal. The finishing moves are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression!
Multiple Game Modes: Dive into six game modes, offering quick beat ’em up sessions or extended challenges, each with unique twists and obstacles to keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn Bringing Space to Life Dev Diary

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Recently, Owlcat Games offered fans a look behind the scenes of The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and its depiction of life in space in the form of a new dev diary revealed during the Golden Joystick Awards. In collaboration with former NASA astronaut and ISS commander Leroy Chiao, the studio worked at striking the right balance between realism and playability.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn is based on the book series and TV show. The Expanse is famous for taking a “hard” approach to the science-fiction genre, incorporating real-world scientific theories and practices. In order to make life in space in-game as faithful to the original as possible, while at the same time creating a fun gaming experience, Owlcat collaborated with former NASA pilot and ISS commander Leroy Chiao, incorporating his experience on how he moved, breathed, and even ate in space. For example, astronauts tend to favor spicy food in order to regain some of the loss of sensation that comes from living on a space station for months or years at a time — this is reflected in-game with characters clearly having a craving for fiery food!

On the other hand, the team had to move away from a purely realistic depiction of life in space at some points, so the gameplay didn’t suffer. Real astronauts use tethers when they leave the security of their ships and space stations; but since this would be cumbersome in a video game, magnetic boots were introduced as a compromise.

The same approach applies to combat: firearm ballistics and recoil work differently in zero-G than on solid ground, and famously, there is (almost) no sound in space. However, since sound effects and weapon feedback are important elements of what makes combat in games feel good, the team had to find a compromise. Sound in game is muffled, but players can still get feedback in the form of vibrations, breathing, and radio sound.

Stay tuned for more information about The Expanse: Osiris Reborn in the future.

The Expanse: Osiris Reborn will launch on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, and on console via Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Fans can wishlist the game now.

DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER Brings Viral Densation to Steam December 3rd

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Digital Cybercherries are pleased to reveal that DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER, the co-op reimagining of their viral horror hit, DON’T SCREAM, will launch December 3rd on Steam. DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER offers not only co-op, but also a new game mode where you can hunt down your friends, expanded locations, dynamic scares, improved voice detection, accessibility options and much more.

DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER is an experience about friendship, fear, and keeping your voice down. Up to four players must survive the night together by exploring, finding batteries for their camcorders, and speaking quietly through a forest that may – or may not – be haunted. Beware the jump scares, because if anyone screams, everyone restarts. If you choose to play in the new “Hunted” mode, speaking too loudly will see that player return as a playable hunter who can track, stalk, and intimidate the remaining team via proximity voice before finishing them off.

NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update #2

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, 2K announced the latest NBA 2K26 ratings featuring Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Johnson, who have been putting up numbers on both sides of the ball.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell: 94 OVR (+1) has posted 32.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game over the last two weeks, along with averaging a career best of 38 percent on three-point attempts. He’s in the midst of his prime and has the numbers to back it up, despite a hater calling him “washed” in an online game of NBA 2K26.

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham: 93 OVR (+1) is leading the Pistons off to its best start in 20 years. Cunningham dropped a 46-point triple-double, adding seven stocks (steals and blocks) to his statline. The 24-year-old star is well on his way to making another All-Star appearance in February.

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson: 87 OVR (+1) finds himself quickly approaching the 90 OVR club thanks to his athletic build that makes him difficult to guard, and his speed and strength to attack the rim. Johnson has stepped into a leadership position on the court, commanding the offense with 23.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game over the last two weeks.

Assets are available here, and the full list of NBA 2K26 player rating updates can be found here: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/ratings/

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Gameplay Trailer

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

During today’s Xbox Partner Preview online conference, publisher NACON and studio ACE Team unveiled the first gameplay trailer for The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu. The title offers a first-person horror experience that can be played cooperatively by up to four players online, and will be released in Summer 2026 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Freely inspired by the novella The Mound from the master of cosmic horror, H. P. Lovecraft, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu invites players to form a squad of 2 to 4 members to search for a legendary underground city containing priceless treasures.

The game is set in the 16th century, during the era of the great explorations of the New World. Each expedition begins on the explorers’ galleon, where players gather, select their next mission, and choose together the weapons and equipment that will give them a chance to survive what lies ahead.

Once ashore, players must work together to survive the cursed jungle, find treasure, complete their mission, and make it back to the galleon alive. The area is home to many creatures that threaten the explorers’ lives and also damage their sanity to the point of making them doubt everything.

Are you the only one who heard that scream in the forest? Is that your ally coming to your rescue, or a monster rushing towards you? Can you still trust your perception, and do you really have time to assess the situation? One wrong decision, one misplaced shot, and the mission could turn into a disaster. To survive, mutual aid and communication via proximity voice chat will be essential to untangle illusion from reality, dispel the group’s doubts and paranoia, and hope to return safe and sound (of mind) to the galleon.

The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu will be available in Summer 2026 on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series and PC.

SILENT HILL 2 Launches on Xbox with Limited-Time SILENT HILL f Bundle

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Xbox Series X News

Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. (KONAMI) today announced SILENT HILL 2, the award-winning 2024 remake of the 2001 psychological horror, is now available on Xbox Series X|S. To mark the release, players on Xbox and Windows PC can step into the fog with SILENT HILL 2 for up to 50% off standard platform pricing.

Additionally, a special, limited-time bundle is available with SILENT HILL f – nominated this year in three major categories for The Game Awards and The Golden Joystick Awards is also available for 20% off. Two unforgettable SILENT HILL experiences are now available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, Windows, GOG, and Epic.

Black Friday Sales:

Nov. 21 – SILENT HILL f is now available for 30% off at the PlayStation Store for the first time
Nov. 21 – SILENT HILL 2 goes on sale for 50% off on all platforms for the first time
Nov. 25 – SILENT HILL f goes on sale for 20% off on Steam, Xbox X|S, Epic and GOG
Nov. 25 – Bundle Sale: SILENT HILL f and SILENT HILL 2 bundle goes on sale for 20% off on the Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation stores

DAVE THE DIVER Launches on Xbox Consoles

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox Series X News

The Blue Hole opens for the season today on Xbox as Mintrocket announces the official platform release of DAVE THE DIVER on Xbox One and Series X|S consoles. Included in the announcement is a first look at the upcoming ‘In the Jungle’ DLC gameplay, featuring a sneak peek of the new biomes, characters, and aquatic encounters.

“For Dave, Xbox is the final frontier, and we’re thrilled to welcome Xbox Series players into the adventure today,” said Jaeho Hwang, director of DAVE THE DIVER. “Fans around the world have embraced Dave and his wonderfully chaotic crew, and we can’t wait for a whole new community to dive not only into the base game, but the DLCs that have helped shape the game world into one that keeps fans coming back.”

Xbox players have immediate access to all available DLC expansions, including the DREDGE content pack, which adds an ominous red fog that, when active, enables Dave to catch underwater aberrations that can then be served to mysterious hooded visitors at Bancho Sushi; the Godzilla content pack, which brings Godzilla’s disastrous presence to the Blue Hole forcing Dave to pursue the legendary kaiju while battling Ebirah in a submarine, and collecting rare ingredients for new Godzilla-inspired dishes; and the “Ichiban’s Holiday” DLC, which introduces Ichiban Kasuga and other characters from the Yakuza series with new missions, minigames, and karaoke.

DAVE THE DIVER, which enjoyed global critical acclaim upon its Steam Early Access launch in 2022 and subsequent 1.0 release in 2023, is a charming single-player adventure RPG hybrid that has since released on additional platforms including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch 2, and now for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. The game follows Dave through his adventures in the mysterious abyss that is the Blue Hole, an ever changing underwater oasis teeming with life…and peril.

Masterfully blending exploration, business management sim, and fishing precision, DAVE THE DIVER sees players explore the deep sea by day, completing various missions and side quests, and run an exotic sushi restaurant by night. Supported by an eclectic cast of friends and partners, Dave tackles the intricacies of life, business, sea conservationism, and no shortage of underwater giants and the secrets of an ancient civilization.

REANIMAL Release Date Confirmed

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios, creators of Little Nightmares I & II, today announced that the highly anticipated horror game REANIMAL will officially launch worldwide on Friday, February 13, 2026! The game will release simultaneously across Nintendo Switch 2™, PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S.

Starting today, pre-orders for REANIMAL open on PC, PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who pre-order will receive the Foxhead & Muttonhead Masks because in this world of unspeakable horrors, your mask could be your only protection.

In addition, THQ Nordic and Tarsier today released console demos for both PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S. Now, players on these systems, as well as PC, can dive into the darkness and experience the first taste of REANIMAL’s unsettling world. On Nintendo Switch 2™, pre-orders and a platform-specific demo are coming soon. More information will be shared at a later date. REANIMAL news and updates can be found on socials at @THQNordic and @TarsierStudios.

Play the demo on consoles NOW:
PS5: https://thqn.net/re-demo-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/re-demo-xbox

A Game About Digging a Hole Coming to Consoles

4 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Sometimes a small idea goes much further than expected. A Game About Digging a Hole was one of those ideas, suddenly people everywhere were digging, sharing clips, and turning the game into a viral moment.

Along the way, we started seeing copycats on mobile and even consoles. Not “inspired by” – but almost exact copies. Oddly flattering, sometimes frustrating, but ultimately a sign of how far the original has reached.

Launching on December 9 for Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch!

The original is now coming to all major consoles. We can’t wait for A Game About Digging a Hole to land where many of you have been waiting for it.