Author - Jerry Paxton

Razer Unveils the Naga V3 Pro MMO Gaming Mouse

1 day ago

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Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Naga V3 Pro, the latest evolution of its iconic MMO gaming mouse.

Built to adapt across game genres and playstyles, it features three swappable magnetic side plates, more ways to customize controls, upgraded performance, and the classic ergonomic Naga shape players know and trust.

A Legend, Evolved

Since 2009, the Razer Naga has helped define what an MMO mouse can do. Its 12-button thumb grid has become a signature feature for players who need instant access to abilities, commands, and macros across popular MMO game titles.

With the Naga V3 Pro, that legacy continues in a multi-button gaming mouse engineered for greater performance, and made to adapt to more games, more setups, and more ways to play.

The Naga V3 Pro keeps the familiar feel fans expect while adding practical upgrades that make it easier to tailor the mouse to each game: more button options, improved precision, faster wireless performance, and finer control over how every input works.

“The Naga has led multi-button gaming for 17 years, and the V3 Pro is our answer to a community that wanted one mouse to adapt to every genre they play,” said Barrie Ooi, Head of PC Gaming at Razer. “We brought back the buttons players asked for, even better performance with the latest Razer technologies, and gave them more control than ever, from swappable layouts to a new 48-step scroll mode that makes cycling abilities feel precise.”

Adapt to Any Genre

The Naga V3 Pro is built around one idea: a single mouse that adapts to the game in play. Magnetic swappable side plates let players switch between a 12-button layout for MMOs, a 6-button layout for MOBAs and battle royale, and a 2-button layout that favors FPS and everyday play. Each side plate snaps on in seconds, with no tools required.

For even more control, the Naga V3 Pro adds two quick-access edge buttons beside the left click for on-the-fly DPI adjustment, including a lockable ring finger button that was brought back by popular demand. Removed previously on the Naga V2 Pro after feedback about accidental clicks, it returns with a lockable design that players can enable for extra control or switch off when they do not need it.

The side buttons are now double-shot molded keys, ensuring the durability of the button legends over long-term use. Up to five onboard memory profiles store custom layouts, macros, and DPI settings, so players can carry their setup between rigs and switch seamlessly between configurations across different games and playstyles.

Scroll with Purpose

The Razer™ HyperScroll Tilt Wheel Gen-2 gives players more control over how they scroll. Standard Tactile mode delivers familiar, notched 24-step scrolling. Precision Tactile mode adds finer 48-step scroll control for cycling through abilities, weapons, menus, or inventory. The Free-Spin mode makes long scrolls faster and smoother, while Smart-Reel mode automatically switches between tactile and free-spin scrolling based on scroll speed – and adjustable in Razer Synapse.

Action Unleashed

With Razer™ HyperSpeed Wireless, the Naga V3 Pro delivers fast, stable performance for competitive play, lasting up to 155 hours on HyperSpeed Wireless and up to 280 hours on Bluetooth for long raids, marathon sessions, and everyday use. Players can also plug in via USB Type C and keep playing while charging.

The Naga V3 Pro supports multiple charging options, including the Razer HyperFlux V2 Charging System and Razer Mouse Dock Pro (both sold separately). Players can choose the setup that fits best.

Precision to the Last Click

Inside, the Naga V3 Pro runs the Razer™ Focus Pro 50K Optical Sensor Gen-3 for accurate tracking, with up to 50,000 DPI, 930 IPS, and 90 G acceleration. Frame Sync aligns sensor scanning with the display to cut the delay between movement and response.

The Razer™ Optical Mouse Switches Gen-4 are rated for over 100 million clicks with a 12% lighter actuation force, giving every press a crisp, responsive feel for repeated in-game inputs.

One Mouse. Every Genre.

Customization – assign modifiers to two quick-access edge buttons, bring back the lockable ring finger button, fire complex ability chains with macros, and save it all across five onboard memory profiles.
Modularity – three swappable magnetic side plates adapt the mouse to the game: 12-button for MMOs, 6-button for MOBAs and battle royales, and 2-button for FPS and everyday play, each snapping on in seconds with no tools.
Precision Engineering – the Razer™ Focus Pro 50K Optical Sensor Gen-3 with Frame Sync, Optical Mouse Switches Gen-4 rated for over 100 million clicks, and up to 155 hours of battery on HyperSpeed Wireless or 280 hours on Bluetooth, and unlock wireless charging with HyperFlux V2 or Mouse Dock Pro charging.

With the Naga V3 Pro, Razer continues to evolve its most iconic MMO gaming mouse, delivering adaptable control, upgraded precision, and the familiar Naga standard across MMO, MOBA, FPS, and other genres players take on.

For more information on the Razer Naga V3 Pro, please visit https://razer.com/gaming-mice/razer-naga-v3-pro.

Cloudbreaker Release Date Trailer

1 day ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Cloudbreaker, the inventory management bullet heaven developed by Ballast Games, is officially launching on September 15th on Steam! After its successful demo debut in June Steam Next Fest, the two-person team at Ballast Games has been tirelessly implementing user feedback and working toward Cloudbreaker’s launch.

In Cloudbreaker, your ship is your weapon. Your mission? To delve beneath the clouds and secure a Bloil Crystal to secure Haven’s survival against the Biotes, the lingering biotech experiments of past civilizations. Cut through hordes of Biotes, upgrade your ship through an inventory management puzzle system, and create powerful synergies as you strategically place new engine parts.

About Cloudbreaker

Explore & Survive – Descend through a dangerous sky-world filled with ruins, resources, and waves of enemies as you push deeper into the clouds.
Engine Grid System – Upgrade your ship using an inventory management puzzle system where Engine Part placement determines your power and build.
Build Synergies – Combine unique Engine Parts and relics to create powerful interactions that evolve your strategy every run.
Unlockable Airships – Expand your fleet with ships that feature distinct Engine Grid layouts and abilities, supporting varied playstyles.
Deep Customization – Upgrade ships and weapons through dedicated upgrade trees to tailor each run to your preferred strategy.
Boss Battles – Take on bosses and mini-bosses that test your build and execution.
Full Controller Support – Play with Keyboard + Mouse or full Controller support.

Ready to begin breaking through the clouds to save Haven? Drop a wishlist to stay up-to-date, and join the growing community on the Cloudbreaker Discord.

1666: Amsterdam Launches in Early Access on August 25

1 day ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Panache Digital Games today announced that 1666: Amsterdam will launch in Early Access on August 25 for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store for $29.99 USD.

To mark the announcement, the team has also released an all-new Gameplay Feature showcasing the core gameplay systems players will master throughout their journey as Noa and Aaron.

The video offers the most in-depth look yet at the game’s investigation mechanics as players hunt the mysterious Originals across Amsterdam. It also showcases combat, the day and night cycle, Noa’s mystical abilities, Aaron’s feline gameplay, and how both characters combine their unique skills to uncover hidden truths and restore the balance of the world.

Wishlist 1666: Amsterdam now on Steam and Epic Games Store ahead of its Early Access launch.

After months of revealing the world, characters, and gameplay systems behind 1666: Amsterdam, Panache Digital Games is now ready to invite players into Early Access on August 25.

The hunt is about to begin.

Sins of a Solar Empire II: Harbinger Expansion Announcement Trailer

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Stardock announced the release date for the upcoming expansion for Sins of a Solar Empire II, Harbinger. The Vasari have spent generations running, and they have warned anyone who would listen about what was behind them. On September 3, 2026, their time runs out and players will finally discover the greatest threat they’ve ever faced: the Eidolon.

Fighting for planets, trade routes, culture, or wealth is not the Eidolon way. Working behind the scenes, the Eidolon spread corruption wherever they go. Their technology shroud entire worlds to fuel their advance, and they strike from the shadows with cloaked fleets, forcing every other empire to fight for survival on unfamiliar terms.

Features
The Eidolon rewrite the rules of galactic conquest with systems built around corruption, secrecy, and control:

Planetary Transformation: The Eidolon spread corruption across the galaxy to empower themselves and their worlds. As populations fall under the Eidolon’s influence, their planets gain corruption over time. Once a world has fully fallen, it can be shrouded, greatly expanding the upgrades that planet can support.
Unit Corruption: Corruption empowers Eidolon units in combat as well as weakens them. As an Eidolon ship gains corruption, its hull dwindles while its offensive power increases. Enemy forces can become infected by corruption, giving the Eidolon another advantage.
Null Weapons: Eidolon weapons are far more advanced than the other factions; and can negate shields and spread corruption against enemies.
Cloaked Ships: Subterfuge is one of the sharpest weapons of a great enemy, as on the Kalizaeth Profaner support capital ship. New cloaking and detection systems let the Eidolon appear and vanish at will, enabling hit-and-run tactics that reward patience and punish anyone caught off guard.
Psionic Abilities: The Eidolon possess psionic abilities that allow them to seize control of lesser beings and drive Vasari ships into madness firing on friend and foe alike.
Phase Echoes: Sometimes the dead don’t die. Eidolon units infused with corruption may refuse to die and carry on the onslaught.
Unit Animation System: A new unit animation system brings the Eidolon and other faction units to life with recoiling cannons, expanding factories, hangar bay doors and more.
Discover more about the Sins universe as you explore ancient technology and research new Eidolon capabilities.

Chop Chop Inc. Official Launch Trailer

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

In Chop Chop Inc., the world tends to turn upside down, cause even though money doesn’t grow on trees (which would be boring anyway), the same can’t be said for metal, stone, and tech equipment. The game also features quirky player-created designs, such as wooden PCs known for their premium heat-conducting properties, sleds for stranded penguins, and many more that set the Chop Chop Inc. apart from its corporate competitors. The game has already chopped its way onto over 150,000 wish lists of wood enthusiasts on Steam and is being released today for PC at a price of €12.99.

The brand-new release trailer:

After being laid off by Furnox Corp., players involuntarily face a fresh start with new challenges in Chop Chop Inc.. They must hone their skills in carpentry, woodworking, and all forms of wood processing, while their entrepreneurial abilities are tested repeatedly. With an axe slung over their shoulder and countless trees of all kinds right outside their door, players in Chop Chop Inc. transform a small workshop into a production giant, creating an impressive furniture empire through efficient processes, wheel-powered hamster-tech, and a workforce of “volunteers” from the surrounding area.

Players can befriend countless quirky characters, such as the Hardstyle Penguin or the Builder Beaver, and support them with Chop Chop Inc.’s unique creations. This ensures the local residents’ full cooperation, though caution is advised, because the ducks are quacking up something big!

HandyGames Transitions to THQ Nordic Mobile

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Mobile News

HandyGames today announced its official transition to THQ Nordic Mobile. Under this strategic realignment, the veteran publisher will operate under the THQ Nordic brand, focusing exclusively on bringing premium, critically acclaimed PC and console titles to mobile audiences worldwide.

The move streamlines publishing operations and positions the group to accelerate the development of high-end adaptations of established gaming franchises for iOS, Android, and next-generation mobile platforms.

Building on previous success with premium mobile adaptations such as Wreckfest, SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated, and Titan Quest, THQ Nordic Mobile will serve as the dedicated publishing pipeline for bringing major IPs from the broader THQ Nordic portfolio to mobile players.

Concurrently, the company’s internal development team in Giebelstadt will continue its operations and 26-year heritage under the name HandyGames Studios, focusing on original game development and supporting THQ Nordic Mobile’s technical porting pipelines. Co-founders Christopher Kassulke and Markus Kassulke will continue to lead both the publishing label and the development studio.

The structural reorganization will be seamless for existing partners, external developers, and players. Current development pipelines, ongoing support for existing titles, and active licensing agreements will remain fully operational and will transition smoothly under the respective new branding structures.

For more information on upcoming premium mobile releases and studio updates, please visit our website.

Let’s Sing 2027 and Let’s Sing ABBA Take the Stage This November

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to own the spotlight! This November, THQ Nordic and Voxler invite players to celebrate music with two exciting karaoke releases. Let’s Sing 2027, the newest entry in the beloved karaoke franchise, launches alongside the return of Let’s Sing ABBA (initially released Oct 4th, 2022), bringing unforgettable sing-along experiences to players around the world.

New in Let’s Sing 2027
Launching on November 3, 2026, Let’s Sing 2027 arrives on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, and Nintendo Switch™ 2, bringing the series to Nintendo’s newest console for the first time.

Let’s Sing 2027 also marks a new chapter for the franchise as it joins the THQ Nordic family. Developed by Voxler, the studio behind the series and a specialist in music and singing games for over 20 years, the latest entry continues to refine the karaoke experience while introducing fresh ideas for newcomers and longtime fans alike.

Players can choose from a Standard Edition (39.99 €/USD) or a dedicated 2 Mic Bundle (59.99 €/USD), both including one month of VIP Pass at no additional cost. For those looking for even more songs, the digital Gold and Platinum Editions include 3 and 12 months of VIP Pass access.

Features:

35 licensed songs featuring today’s biggest hits alongside beloved classics
Vocal Preference Mode lets players adjust the original vocals between full vocals, audio guide, or instrumental mode for a personalized karaoke experience
Save Soundtown, a brand-new party mode featuring three mini-games and a lighthearted story for up to two players
Completely refreshed avatars, new customization options, unlockable rewards, banners, skins, emotes, and poses
Official music videos accompany every performance
Up to four local players can sing together
No microphone? No problem! Simply use the free Let’s Sing Companion App as a microphone
Includes one month of VIP Pass, giving access to 150+ additional songs at launch
All local songs are included in the base game from day one, no separate downloads required

Let’s Sing ABBA Returns
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of „Dancing Queen“ as well as the return of Let’s Sing ABBA, making its debut on Nintendo Switch™ 2 while also returning to Nintendo Switch™and PlayStation®5, featuring 32 legendary ABBA hits including the additional song “I Have A Dream“, giving players another chance to celebrate one of the greatest pop groups of all time. Let’s Sing ABBA will be available as a physical 2 Mic Bundle (59.99 €/USD) or digitally, without microphones (39.99 €/USD).

Developed by Voxler and published by THQ Nordic, Let’s Sing 2027 launches on November 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5. Let’s Sing ABBA will be available the same day for Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation®5.

Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm 2027 Season Passes Available Now

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News

Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm season passes are now on sale at the lowest price this year and next. Guests who purchase a 2027 Season Pass early are granted unlimited visits to their home parks (Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles or Knott’s Berry Farm) for the remainder of the 2026 season and all of 2027, including signature seasonal events such as Fright Fest, Holiday in the Park and Knott’s Merry Farm. This limited time pricing will be available through Sept. 7.

In addition to unlimited visits to Magic Mountain or Knott’s Berry Farm, a 2027 Gold Season Pass offers exceptional value through exclusive benefits, including:

Admission to all West Coast Six Flags parks, including Knott’s Soak City, California’s Great America, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom and Hurricane Harbor Phoenix
Free general parking (not valid at Knott’s Berry Farm)
Discounts on select food, merchandise and tickets

Guests seeking the ultimate VIP experience can choose a Prestige Pass, which includes:

Access to all Six Flags parks across North America
Preferred parking at select parks
Complimentary fountain beverages
VIP entrance access for the first two operating hours, on select days
Two free Bring-A-Friend tickets
One free single-use Fast Lane per visit

New Thrills, More Splashes to Experience at Magic Mountain and Knott’s Berry Farm

The 2027 Season Pass with access the remainder of 2026 arrives as the highly anticipated MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress has opened along with Crafty’s Kitchen at Knott’s Berry Farm. Additionally, Knott’s Soak City recently announced Coral Craze and Kelp Kraze making their 2027 debuts and Magic Mountain will soon release details about the new coaster also arriving next year.

Guests must purchase by Sept. 7, 2026, to receive the season pass launch pricing. To purchase a 2027 Season Pass or learn more about Passholder benefits, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain and knotts.com.

THQ Nordic Showcase 2026 Recap

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Industry News, Trailers / Videos

What a show! The THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2026 just wrapped, delivering a wave of exciting reveals around our favorite IPs. Couldn’t catch it live? No worries! The full show is now available on demand across all our official channels. So grab a snack, press play, and dive into everything we announced.

Official THQ Nordic channels to re-watch the Showcase:

THQ Nordic Showcase Sale
But that’s not all – we’re also kicking off the THQ Nordic Showcase Sale on Steam! From August 7th to 14th, fans can explore a curated event page packed with great deals across our portfolio. Expect steep discounts on titles you’ve just seen during the show, like REANIMAL (25% off), Titan Quest II (30% off), and Wreckfest 2 (25% off) – but also on fan favorites including SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide (50% off) and the Darksiders franchise (up to 85% off). And even our latest release, the Gothic 1 Remake, is 10% off during the THQ Nordic Showcase Sale 2026.

Check out the full lineup here: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/THQNordic

Showcase Sales on Consoles
The THQ Nordic Showcase Sale is also live on Xbox! Starting August 4th, 2026 and running until August 10th, 2026, players can grab great games like Gothic 1 Remake (20% off) at fantastic discounts. Additional highlights include REANIMAL – Digital Deluxe Edition (including the new DLC The Prisoner!) at 25% off, SpongeBob: Titans of the Tide at 30% off, and MX vs. ATV Legends with a staggering 75% discount!
https://thqn.net/thqn-xbox-sale

Additionally, many THQ Nordic titles are also part of the summer sales at PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, offering steep discounts!

Ice Nine Kills To Score Terror Tram Starring Art The Clown For Halloween Horror Nights

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

Ice Nine Kills will bring their collision of razor-edged heavy music, horror, and theatrical scale to Universal Studios Hollywood this fall with new music for “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown” at Halloween Horror Nights which opens Thursday, September 3, and runs select nights through Sunday, November 1. Fans can purchase tickets HERE.

The infamous Terror Tram returns with all-new host, Art the Clown in “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown.” When the demented killer arrives at the historic Universal backlot with his blood-soaked bag of presents, he realizes it is too early for Christmas and hijacks the tram for his own holiday celebration. Ice Nine Kills will create new music for the experience, putting a dark twist on classic Christmas songs. In addition, guests who think they escaped Art’s chaos on the backlot may find themselves encountering him throughout the theme park as he lurks in the most unsuspecting of places.

The pairing brings Ice Nine Kills back into Art’s orbit following “A Work of Art,” their official song from Terrifier 3. Its blood-soaked music video debuted alongside the movie in theatres nationwide, while the track has run up nearly 60 million streams; it debuted at No. 3 and spent 18 weeks on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.

Speaking on today’s announcement, Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas shares

“We are forever honored that Terrifier writer/director Damien Leone and his team invited us to play in their sandbox of bloodshed. Art himself, David Howard Thornton, killed it in the ‘A Work of Art’ music video, and we’ve had Damien and several of his cast members at our Silver Scream Cons every year so far. Halloween Horror Nights is among our favorite destinations each season, and our fans love it, too. This is yet another natural step forward in our unnatural world of horror.”

Ice Nine Kills have since carved through more of modern horror’s biggest worlds with “Twisting The Knife (feat. Mckenna Grace),” heard over the closing credits of Scream 7, “Hell or High Slaughter (Grave Diggler Pt. 2)” from Ready or Not 2: Here I Come and “Play Dead,” created for Dead by Daylight’s 10th anniversary alongside an in-game Ice Nine Kills Collection.

That franchise streak has arrived alongside some of the biggest musical milestones of the band’s career. Their single “A Grave Mistake”, inspired by The Crow, was officially certified Gold by the RIAA; “Twisting The Knife (feat. Mckenna Grace)” became Ice Nine Kills’ first No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The track also topped Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs and Hard Rock Digital Song Sales charts and has garnered 35 million cross-platform streams to date.

Now, twenty years after the release of their first album, Ice Nine Kills will put a new soundtrack beneath the screams on Universal Studios Hollywood’s historic backlot, with Art the Clown in control and Christmas arriving very, very early.