Author - Jerry Paxton

Bus Bound Physical Deluxe Edition is Now Available

2 weeks ago

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

Microids, publisher Saber Interactive and developer stillalive studios are pleased to announce that Bus Bound, the all-new driving-focused simulation game set in a vibrant and lively metropolis, is now available in a physical Deluxe Edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. Get this city moving with more than a dozen officially licensed buses as you explore a vibrant and lively metropolis solo or in online co-op with up to four players. From bustling intersections to quiet neighborhoods, players will need to choose the right bus for every route, expand their network and improve the daily lives of passengers one stop at a time.

Microids is overseeing the design and distribution of the physical Deluxe Edition of Bus Bound for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series. Players purchasing the Deluxe Edition will receive the Horizon Speed 40ft bus, three retro skins, as well as the Bus Pass, which grants access to the game’s first three content expansions planned for 2026.

Stray Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Nintendo Switch 2, Trailers / Videos

Stray is out now on Nintendo Switch 2, available via the Nintendo eShop for $29.99. This edition includes upgraded visuals, 4K and improved frame rate, alongside mouse control.

Annapurna’s publishing partner Happinet will also release Stray as a Nintendo Switch 2 physical edition in Japan in the future.

For digital owners of Stray on Nintendo Switch, a free Switch 2 upgrade is available (upgrade not available in Japan).

Grim Dawn: Fangs of Asterkarn Release Announcement

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Crate is excited to reveal that Fangs of Asterkarn, the third and final expansion to the highly acclaimed ARPG Grim Dawn, launches July 23rd, 2026, on Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store.

Crate previously declared that Grim Dawn would not go out with a bang, but “with a tremendous roar,” and Fangs of Asterkarn does just that. Fangs is a bold exclamation, punctuating the ARPG’s enduring and engaging 10+ year life with the largest expansion yet, including an all-new region double the size of previous expansions, the shapeshifting Berserker mastery, and the new Ascendant mode, which turns the entire campaign into an endgame proving ground that will challenge even the most refined builds.

The journey into the land of the Asterkarn will span over 6 square kilometers, which is 190% as big as Ashes of Malmouth and 250% as large as Forgotten Gods, and features new environments that span from snowy peaks to breathtaking hot springs. These new environments are also riddled with secrets to uncover and hundreds of new treasures, such as New Epic items, unique Legendary items, and Monster Infrequents.

As players tackle this new chapter and purge the corruption tainting the land of Asterkarn, they will have new options further deepening Grim Dawn’s acclaimed ARPG gameplay. The 10th Mastery, Berserker, delivers a shapeshifting force of destruction that brings the dual-class combination options to a staggering 45, and the new potion customization system gives players a fresh way to mold their builds to their own playstyle. That’s only scratching the surface…

Conquer the Ascendant Game Mode – turn the campaign world into a challenge worthy of ascendant demigods, with every dungeon and boss encounter sure to test your limits. Ascend your equipment to attain incredible new power.
A Transformative 10th Mastery – become a frenzied force of destruction upon the battlefield capable of shapeshifting into vicious beastlike forms.
Potion Customization – alter your potions to suit your playstyle. Turn them into powerful tonics that restore your character’s vitality, or have them provide powerful unique buffs and effects.
Affix Transmutation – reroll your rare and magic items to perfect your equipment.
The Shattered Realm Grows – discover new regions and boss arenas being slowly consumed within the Shattered Realm’s unstable infinity.
Awaken Epic Items – unleash the true potential of many Epic items to turn them into powerful implements worthy of Legends!
Three Factions – parlay with the Kurn tribes and aid them in rekindling old alliances as you contend with the darker side of their bloody history. Learn ancient secrets from an unusual new ally.
Tackle New Foes – test your mettle against new super bosses and additional Nemesis bosses for old factions. Five new hero monster archetypes populate the entirety of Cairn alongside to deliver new twists to old content.
Two New Rogue-Like Dungeons – two new roguelike dungeons will be introduced with free content updates for the Fangs of Asterkarn expansion.
Crucible Expanded – delve deeper into the Crucible’s challenges with thirty additional waves (requires the Crucible DLC).

PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS Reveals Summer Celebrations for 5th Anniversary

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

SEGA today shared a new NGS Headline WAVE, a program to inform players about upcoming campaigns and updates for SEGA’s free-to-play online action RPG, PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 NEW GENESIS version 2. Celebrate NGS’s 5th anniversary with the Shin Super Origin Festival, race like Sonic, defeat enemies in the new quest type Realm Investigation, and more this summer.

Shin Super Origin Festival

The Shin Super Origin Festival celebrates the 5th anniversary of NGS, starting on June 3. Central City and the Region Mags will be dressed for the occasion, and players can find flocks of Ceremo Rappy and Ceremo Emperappy joining in the celebrations all around Halpha! The navigator for the occasion, Xitre, will be wearing a wedding dress for this Seasonal Event. Be sure to speak to her to receive her requests and complete them to get rewards! The Anga Phandaj Mask accessory and Build Parts such as Hydrangea Plant B and Bridal Confection B can be obtained from the Seasonal Points Exchange Shop.

The Seasonal Event-exclusive Shin Super Origin Festival ’26 SP Scratch will also be available just for the occasion. Gather its Scratch Tickets to get the * Tzvia Almati CV2 and * Resurgir Almati CV2 Weapon Camo, and more! You can acquire Scratch Tickets to draw in the Scratch through a variety of means, including but not limited to Limited-time Quests and the Seasonal Points Exchange Shop. Limited-time Tasks and Title Tasks will also be added for the seasonal event. Complete the Tasks and you can get rewards like TA Customization Disc X/Omni, N-Master Cubes, and Arms Refiner II.

Weapon Updates

The 15-star rarity Granillusion weapon series is coming soon! In addition to raising Critical Rate and Damage Resistance, these weapons can also reduce PP Consumption. When using this series as a material, you can do an Augment Transfer without an N-Augment Transfer Pass, just like the 12-star rarity Klirodim series! More enhancements are coming in future updates! Three new EX Augments and strengthened versions of current EX Augments will be added; these EX Augments will be affixed to the Granillusion and Klirodim series weapons obtained from Realm Investigation: Ruins.

Starting June 3, players can customize Photon Arts for Swords, Twin Daggers, Katana, Soaring Blades, Assault Rifles, Twin Machine Guns, Talises, Wands, and Harmonizers as well as Lightning Techniques. Find items needed for Tech Arts Customization from Limited-time Tasks, so take this chance to try out new customizations!

Realm Investigation: Ruins

A new quest type, Realm Investigation: Ruins, will make its debut. Quests of this type take place in areas that are connected to the Dimensional Rift. There are no time limits, and the goal is to defeat the enemies and clear the trials that occur here. Gain Exploration Points by defeating enemies and spend them to get ability boosts from the Boost Device. A wide array of boosts are available, including one that allows ARKS to launch follow-up attacks on specific types of enemies to pick up as many of these boosts as they can while battling!

In addition to the new trials, Hunt Rally, Rare Enemy Infestation, and Grim Monolith Purge, a new boss enemy: Ruine Shraider Λ (lambda) will also show up to stop players in their tracks. These trials offer a ton of Exploration Points when they’re cleared, so strategize wisely to tackle them. Ruine Shraider Λ has lots of tricks up its shell to throw you off in battle. It can withdraw into its huge shell, attack with lightning speed, and more! Read its movements carefully and make use of the boosts to defeat it! There will also be Limited-time Tasks and Title Tasks for this quest. Complete these Tasks to earn Titles, * Granillusion Almati weapon camo, and Shin Super Origin Fest. ’26 SP Scratch Tickets!

The 15-star rarity Granillusion weapon series will be a rare reward in this quest and will come with an enhancement level of +100, and 8 Augments affixed. These weapons can also include the Preset Skill: Fixa Termina Lv.5 for Gunblades or Fixa Blastor Lv.5 for all other weapons. This is a good opportunity for both veteran and returning players to swap current weapons for these stronger ones!

Happy 35th Birthday, Sonic!

Celebrate Sonic’s birthday in NGS! Starting on June 23, players who say “SONIC_35th_Anniv.” in-game will receive 35 Sonic Collab SP Scratch Tickets! Rare Drop Rates will be boosted to +350%! Go fast with Sonic-inspired quests: Special Training: Sonic Sprint 2 and Special Training: Shadow Sprint 2 on daily rotation and remixed with new enemies and different enemy levels! Race across Halpha, collecting Rings and Chaos Emeralds to earn Quest Points! The more you collect, the stronger you’ll become! Power up and take on the boss enemy!

Catch all the updates coming to PSO2: NGS next month in today’s NGS Headline Wave. HERE

Necrophosis: Full Consciousness Out Now

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

PQube and Dragonis Games are proud to announce that Necrophosis: Full Consciousness is available now on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The complete edition brings Necrophosis to console for the first time, alongside the newly released Subconsciousness DLC.

Players can now step into the decaying world of Necrophosis, where the surrealist visions of Zdzisław Beksiński meet the cosmic dread of H.P. Lovecraft. Built around exploration, puzzle-solving and confronting the unknown across other dimensions, Necrophosis: Full Consciousness delivers an experience unlike anything else in the genre.

The launch trailer unveils new grotesque landscapes from Necrophosis alongside previously unseen footage from the Subconsciousness DLC.

Players begin as Consciousness, trapped within a vessel devoid of memory, exploring cursed landscapes to unravel fragments of the truth. The journey then descends into Subconsciousness, included in full in the console edition, navigating darker realms, encountering new entities and uncovering truths that Consciousness alone could never reach.

The game features several stunning and distant realms of death in a world consumed by Necrophosis. Players have the chance to explore the macabre landscapes while diving deeper into the echoes of the dying cosmos, where narrative poems enhance the enigmatic backstory and players engage with ancient gods and Lovecraftian-inspired entities, including Cthulhu, Nyarlathotep, Khnum and the Yellow King.

Each environment features minimalist, droning ambience layered with whispers, distant groans and echoing cryptic voices that heighten tension and unease. Face gods, eldritch entities and Lovecraftian beings who have taken refuge here, learning their histories and the horrors they embody. Return to the realm of death in the Necrophosis: Subconsciousness expansion, exploring new landscapes, entities and stories as your journey leads ever deeper.

Directive 8020: A Dark Pictures Game Original Soundtrack Now Streaming

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

The original soundtrack to Supermassive Games’ cinematic interactive drama / survival horror game Directive 8020 by 2-time BAFTA award-winning composer Jason Graves (The Dark Pictures Anthology, Dead Space, Tomb Raider, Until Dawn) is now streaming on all major music platforms here.

Game Synopsis:

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms. Hunted by an alien organism capable of mimicking its prey, the crew of the Cassiopeia must outwit their pursuers to make it home alive. To help them survive, the choices you make are more important than ever! Evade real-time threats where any step could be your last. Decide who to trust in a world where anyone could be a deadly alien impostor. Featuring Hollywood actress, Lashana Lynch (Bob Marley: One Love, The Woman King) as the ground-breaking astronaut, ‘Young’, Directive 2020 is an immersive cinematic horror experience that blends intense survival gameplay with a branching narrative storyline. IN SPACE, DEATH TAKES MANY FORMS.

Soundtrack notes from composer Jason Graves:

“I composed a simple, three-note motif that is featured throughout the ship’s corridors in the guise of overly friendly, corporate music. It plays anytime you see the company logo pop up on screen.

‘Welcome To The Corinth Family’ is the first track on the album, and it begins and ends with the corporate, three note ID. Those same three notes are constantly playing in the background of the cue as well in different variations.

All of the sound design and UI bleeps and bloops were purposely tuned to the same key as this corporate music, resulting in a peaceful, tranquil feeling and harmony between the ship and its crew. Until things begin to go awry…then the entire tuning of the ship’s interior and UI sounds are disjunct and wrong in every possible way.

The true corporate intentions are revealed in track two, ‘Little Star,’ which has the same three notes spread over a constantly evolving, mysterious bed or pulsing orchestra and synth sounds. This same approach is used in chapter openings throughout the game, as a “previously on…” kind of tag.

I also introduce the main thematic concept of the protagonist – a shape-shifting creature of unknown origin. Just like the creature, notes bend and shift without any proper logic or predictability. These constantly changing, bending notes are featured throughout the entire score. Sometimes they feel slightly mysterious, other times completely off.

There’s also a theme for Brianne Young. ‘Young Eyes Open’ underscores many of the conversations and experiences you see through her eyes, beginning with awakening from hypersleep. It’s mostly hopeful with a tinge of the bending notes, hinting at darker possibilities in the future.

This same theme is implemented into a jazz combo with the track ‘Young At Heart,’ which underscores a ‘Two Days Before Launch’ flashback. It’s an excuse to have some fun and lean into something a bit unexpected, with some of the original orchestra and bending synth sounds leaking into the acoustic trio from time to time.”

Tracklisting:

Welcome To The Corinth Family
Little Star
Why Not Take All Of me
Tau Ceti f
Twelve Light-Years From Earth
Test Results
Young Eyes Open
The Sample
Best Laid Plans
Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better
Cetus Constellation
Young At Heart

JDM: Japanese Drift Master PS5 Physical Edition Announced by Curveball Games

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News

Curveball Games and Poland based Gaming Factory are excited to announce that the smash hit JDM: Japanese Drift Master will be speeding its way to retail in August this year, as Curveball continues to build its thrilling physical portfolio. Released on PC in 2025 and then making its way to console in February this year, the release marks a continued partnership between Gaming Factory and Curveball Games.

Curveball Games will release JDM: Japanese Drift Master on PlayStation 5 for £34.99/$39.99/€39.99 in the EMEA and North American regions, with a planned release date of August 14th, 2026.

In JDM: Japanese Drift Master, you’ll get to discover Japan’s legendary car culture, between authentically designed and licensed models and stunningly realised drifting spots, all told through a hand-drawn, animated Manga comic-book style.

Quoted as ‘a hugely ambitious and earnest racer’ by IGN, and that it ‘delivers exactly what its name promises, aiming to bring back a long-lost racing experience’ by GameStar.

As players immerse themselves in the birthplace of drift, in an open world, story-driven experience, they’ll travel through narrow rural roads, vast highways and through modern cityscapes.

Using robust tuning options, you can choose between Arcade style racing or Simcade settings where all assists are off and your skills are truly put to the test.

As you travel through fictional Guntama, filled with more than 250km of main roads, racing tracks and instanced events, you’ll perform takeovers against winding mountain passes and contend against dynamic weather conditions and a full day/night cycle system.

Pre-Orders are NOW OPEN through Curveball’s retailer, The Game Collection as well as all major retailers across EMEA and North America.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past Announced

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

CD PROJEKT RED today announced that a third expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one of the most critically acclaimed and best-selling role-playing games of all time, is coming next year.

Snapshot

Songs of the Past is a third expansion coming to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
It will launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC
CD PROJEKT RED is co-developing Songs of the Past with Fool’s Theory
Songs of the Past will return players to the role of legendary monster slayer Geralt of Rivia for a brand new adventure when it launches in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

CD PROJEKT RED is co-developing the expansion with Fool’s Theory, a team comprising industry veterans who worked on The Witcher 3. More details on Songs of the Past will be released in late summer 2026.

The Witcher 3 has sold more than 60 million copies since its release in 2015 and is the winner of more than 250 Game of the Year awards and 1,000 industry awards. It lets players explore a dark fantasy open world as witcher Geralt of Rivia as he takes on the most important contract of his life: saving his daughter Ciri.

More information about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt can be found on its official website as well as Facebook, Bluesky, and X.

Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy Introduces Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr Cairnareth

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Owlcat Games has published a new trailer for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, introducing the self-sufficient and arrogant Aeldari Corsair Laarthyr Cairnareth. With his own path to follow, the new character is set to make a valuable addition to the player’s warband for those who want to risk being branded a radical for collaborating with xenos.

Laarthyr is an Anrathe, an Aeldari who was once bound to his Craftworld but abandoned rigid Asuryani tradition for freedom among the stars. But now he has left even that life behind, embarking alone on a mission that borders on the suicidal. Being a Way Seeker — an Aeldari psyker with the ability to navigate the Webway and guide his kin’s souls to the safety of the spirit stones — is both a blessing and a danger on his mission. It leads him to an Imperium world teeming with pathetic and narrow-minded mon-keigh, but teaming up with one of the Inquisition’s acolytes might be an arrangement that benefits both parties.

Laarthyr has valuable insights into the mysteries of the Warp, as well as the culture and psychology of xenos. In combat, he is a deadly close-quarters fighter who manipulates the warp to his advantage and hits his enemies’ weak points with his dual swords. He can also extend his insights and protection to his comrades-in-arms. All of these tools make him a valuable asset, especially if the acolyte dares recruit him at the risk of being branded a radical.

Fans can recruit Laarthyr in the current Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy closed beta, available to everyone who purchased one of the Founder’s packs on the website.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S).

MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026 Details Revealed

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Industry News

The Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) today officially announced the broadcast date and time for its upcoming digital showcase, part of the official Summer Games Fest programming. Set to stream live on June 1st at 09:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET, the highly anticipated event will serve as a premier spotlight for independent video games, bringing massive announcements directly to players and media worldwide.
This summer’s digital showcase is packed with an extensive lineup, featuring more than 60 indie titles across PC and consoles.
A Massive Lineup of News, Reveals, and World Premieres

Viewers tuning into the broadcast can expect an action-packed, fast-paced stream highlighting a diverse range of genres and art styles. The MIX has partnered with some of the industry’s most talented independent developers and publishers to deliver a showcase filled with high-impact beats, including:

Brand-New Game Announcements: Be the first to witness world premiere reveals and debut trailers for highly anticipated, unannounced projects.

Exclusive Release Date Reveals: Find out exactly when some of the year’s most anticipated indie titles are officially dropping.

Fresh Gameplay & Updates: Catch exclusive new footage, deep-dive developer insights, and major content updates for active community favorites.
“Independent developers continue to push the boundaries of creativity and game design, and the MIX is pursuing its mission of supporting them” said Justin Woodward, founder of The MIX. “With more than 60 incredible games locked in for this showcase, we are excited to give these studios a global stage to share their hard work, surprise trailers, and major launch milestones directly with the gaming culture.”
How to Watch

The Media Indie Exchange online showcase will be broadcast globally across major streaming networks. Audiences can lock in their calendars and watch the presentation live on:

Official Twitch Channel: https://www.twitch.tv/mediaindieexchange

Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZtKlVypgGbRsShrLvNs8A

Steam event page: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/30894338/sale/TheMIXSummerGameShowcase2026