Author - Jerry Paxton

Deck and Conn Out Now

Take the conn, Captain. Deck & Conn is available now for PC via Steam, accompanied by a new launch trailer showcasing its distinctive vision of low-tech space warfare.

The new launch trailer offers a closer look at the game’s atmospheric pixel-art presentation, system-driven gameplay, and Cold War command centre carried into deep space.

Set in a future imagined through the technology of 1989, Deck & Conn places players in command of a nuclear-powered corvette fighting an ongoing war among the stars. Interpret coded orders, investigate unidentified contacts, allocate limited power, manage the vessel’s interconnected systems, and make tactical decisions through an array of retro terminals and instruments.

Inspired by classic turn-based space games, naval warfare, and the complexity of life aboard a working vessel, Deck & Conn expands a familiar tactical foundation into a detailed command experience where information, preparation, and positioning can be as important as firepower.

IL-2 Series Roadmap for 2026–2027

1C Game Studios has presented its plans for the next two years for the IL-2 series. In 2026, as well as in the beginning of 2027, new modes and major expansions will be introduced to players.

By the end of 2026, the Korea combat flight simulator will receive a training mode and multiplayer leaderboards. Development of the Odessa and Leningrad: Siege and Liberation expansion will also conclude by the end of 2026.

In Q1 2027, the Deck Ops expansion will be released for Korea. It will feature five new carrier-based aircraft and an Essex-class aircraft carrier.

In the Great Battles series, three expansions will be released in 2027. The first expansion — Bombers — will mark the series debut of player-controlled multi-crew bombers and reconnaissance aircraft. In the first half of 2027, the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-39Q Airacobra collector planes will be added.

All expansions will be available on Steam and on the official IL-2 website . Exact Early Access and full release dates will be announced later.

Korea: Deck Ops

Korea: Deck Ops is a major expansion for Korea, dedicated to carrier-based aviation of the Korean War.

Players will be able to take to the skies in five new carrier-based aircraft, meticulously recreated based on historical documents, photographs, and technical materials:

  • F9F-2 Panther
  • F2H-2 Banshee
  • AD-4 Skyraider
  • F4U-4 Corsair
  • FB MK.11 Sea Fury

The expansion will include both jet and piston aircraft used by the United States and Great Britain. Every aircraft will feature historically accurate armament, equipment, and carrier operation systems, including folding wings, reinforced landing gear, and an arresting hook.

In addition to player-controlled aircraft, the expansion will introduce an AI-controlled HO3S-1 helicopter — a naval rescue variant from the Sikorsky S-51/H-5 family.

Korea: Deck Ops will also add an Essex-class aircraft carrier in its post-war SCB-27A modernization configuration. Measuring 274 meters in length, this ship had a displacement of 40,000 tons and could carry up to 80 aircraft.

Other features of the aircraft carrier:

  • Three aircraft elevators connecting the hangar with the flight deck.
  • Two bow hydraulic catapults.
  • A detailed hangar extending from bow to stern.
  • Historically accurate radar systems and anti-aircraft armament.
  • A maximum speed of 32 knots, which improved conditions for aircraft takeoffs and landings.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Bombers

IL-2 Sturmovik: Bombers is a new expansion for Great Battles, dedicated to multi-crew bombers and reconnaissance aircraft used on the Eastern and Western Fronts.

Players will be able to take to the skies in four new aircraft:

  • Fw-189A-2 Uhu
  • A-20G-25 Havoc
  • B-25C/D Mitchell
  • B-26B Marauder

Every aircraft will feature detailed interiors for all crew positions, historically accurate defensive armament, bombsights, bomb load options, and equipment.

Several aircraft will also be presented in various configurations. The A-20 will include the base A-20G-25, the A-20J with a glass nose and the Norden bombsight, and a Soviet torpedo-bomber modification. The B-25C/D will receive American, British, and Soviet configurations with corresponding bombs and sighting equipment.

All four aircraft will be integrated into the Pilot Career mode. Historically accurate squadrons will be added for the respective nations, allowing players to use the new aircraft on both the Eastern and Western Fronts.

LEGO Harry Potter Collection Coming for the Nintendo Switch 2 System

Warner Bros. Games, TT Games and the LEGO Group today announced the top-selling LEGO® Harry Potter™ Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch™2 on Oct. 16, 2026. Announced during the Back to Hogwarts showcase, pre-orders are available now for this classic compilation, which brings together LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 and LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7, as well as all previously released downloadable content (DLC) packs in one magical package for $49.99 (SRP).

Developed by TT Games, published by Warner Bros. Games and ported for Nintendo Switch 2 by Double Eleven and Cast Iron Games, LEGO Harry Potter Collection takes players on a humorous and fantastical journey spanning all eight Harry Potter films. Along the way, players will uncover mysteries, master spells, brew potions, and confront Lord Voldemort in an epic battle between good and evil. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of the collection will be available for both physical and digital, with the Physical Edition including both games on one key card.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 draws from the first four films—Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™—allowing fans to experience Harry’s first years at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry through the charming and humorous lens of the LEGO brand.

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 transports players through the final four films—Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 & 2—to experience Harry’s last years at Hogwarts and his ultimate showdown with Voldemort.

LEGO Harry Potter Collection also includes all previously released DLC packs, including a Character Pack featuring Godric Gryffindor, Harry (Yule Ball), Helga Hufflepuff, Lockhart (Straitjacket), Luna (Lion Head), Peeves, Hermione (Pink Dress), Ron Weasley (Ghoul), Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin, as well as a Spell Pack featuring Cantis, Densaugeo, Ducklifors, Melofors, and Tentaclifors.

Limited Run Games Announce Physical Edition of Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition Pre-Orders

Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of physical video games, announced today, in partnership with Pioneer II and Screaming Villains that the remastered full-motion video classic Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition is stepping back into the ring with exclusive, numbered physical editions for PlayStation® 5.

Originally developed by Digital Pictures, Prize Fighter takes players closer than a ringside seat placing them directly into the gloves of an up-and-coming contender battling through the ranks for the heavyweight championship. Rebuilt from the ground up, Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition restores and remasters the cult classic with enhanced 4K video, smoother gameplay mechanics, quality-of-life improvements, and bonus content.

Limited Run Games is bringing this SEGA CD classic back into the ring in an exclusive numbered physical edition. Priced at $29.99 / 30.00 / €33.95 / $42.99 CAD the all-new physical edition of the game will include a numbered game case, high resolution cover art, the disc and a stunning eight-page booklet.

Pre-orders for Prize Fighter: Heavy Weight Edition open on September 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET (16:00 UTC) and will run through October 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET (03:59 UTC October 5, 2026) exclusively at https://limitedrungames.com/collections/prize-fighter-heavyweight-edition.

For further information, visit limitedrungames.com

The Strangers: Chapter 2 coming to 4K+Digital on October 13th

The Strangers are back – more brutal and relentless than ever. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), is still alive, they return to finish what they’ve started. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, Maya must survive another horrific chapter of terror as The Strangers – driven by a senseless, unceasing purpose – pursue her, more than willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2025

Title Copyright: The Strangers ― Chapter 2 © 2025 Strangers Franchise Productions I, LLC & Hasbula Productions, AIE. Artwork & Supplementary Materials ®, ™ & © 2026 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Closed-Captioned: No
Feature Run Time: 98 minutes
Subtitles: Spanish , French
Format: 16×9 (2.39:1) Presentation
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Audio

SPECIAL FEATURES
-Heart of a Killer: Making The Strangers- Chapter 2 (RT 19:05)
-Q&A with Cast & Crew (RT 42:52)
-Theatrical Trailer

Blizzard Releases BlizzCon 2026 Know Before You Go Guide

Blizzard Entertainment released its BlizzCon 2026 “Know Before You Go” guide, giving attendees and viewers everything they need to prepare for the show ahead of its return to the Anaheim Convention Center on September 12-13.

Whether you’re attending in person or watching the official livestream, get ready for BlizzCon with these essentials:

  • Programming Schedule: Plan your must-see moments across the weekend, from the Opening Ceremony and major panels to esports competitions and Community Night. Some items on the schedule will remain under wraps until they are revealed during the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony.
  • Viewership Guide: For those joining from home, BlizzCon programming will be livestreamed free for everyone across Blizzard’s official YouTube and Twitch channels as well as on Battle.net.* The broadcast will include the Opening Ceremony, major panels, and esports competitions, with opportunities to earn in-game drops on participating YouTube and Twitch streams.
  • Floor Map: A first look at the 2026 show floor reveals much about what lies in store for attendees at the Anaheim Convention Center, but a few areas will remain hidden until after the Opening Ceremony.

The full “Know Before You Go” guide also covers everything in-person attendees need to prepare, including registration and badge pickup, show hours, Opening Ceremony details, the BlizzCon Merch Store, Darkmoon Faire, add-on experiences, esports, Community Night, cosplay, the March of the Murlocs, and more.

Celebrations for BlizzCon 2026 are already underway on the Battle.net Shop! The BlizzCon Digital Bundles offer a collection of in-game items from World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo® IV, Diablo® Immortal, and Hearthstone®. The BlizzCon Ultimate Collection includes all five individual bundles plus additional in-game items. Players can also claim limited-time free rewards for Heroes of the Storm® and StarCraft® II, no purchase necessary. BlizzCon Digital Bundles and free rewards are available now through September 28, 2026.**

Razer Unveils the Razer Prio Pocket Sized Mobile Controller

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Prio, an ultra-mobile, foldable USB-C gaming controller engineered for iPhone and Android[1]. Built to turn daily downtime, from commuting delays to breaks between classes, into console-grade gaming sessions, the Prio delivers full-sized control in a palm-sized form that slips into any pocket.

The first in Razer’s new line of ultra-portable mobile gaming controllers, the Razer Prio packs full-sized, console-grade control into a one-of-a-kind foldable form that fits in a pocket, turning everyday downtime into real play.

“With the Razer Prio, we set out to erase the tradeoffs between portability and precision,” said Travis Furst, Head of AI Hardware and Console Division at Razer. “It folds down to the size of a credit card, but the moment it opens, it plays like a full controller. That’s the whole game, wherever you happen to be sitting.”

Unlock Adventure Anywhere

Crafted for ultimate portability, the Prio’s folding mechanism slides out of a pocket and twists open in one motion. About the size of a credit card when folded (107 mm × 67 mm × 23 mm) and just 101 g, it opens into a full-sized controller that fits phones up to 7 inches, including the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.

Real games deserve real controls. The Razer Prio packs a complete layout, low-profile thumbsticks, a tactile 4-way D-pad, face buttons, bumpers, and triggers into a pocket-sized companion.

At the core of that layout are precise capacitive analog thumbsticks engineered to reduce drift, a first for a Razer controller. Contactless capacitive sensing reads movement at high resolution with no physical contacts to wear down, so aim stays sharp and steady round after round, even on a bumpy commute.

No pairing. No extra battery to charge. The Razer Prio plugs straight into the phone over USB-C for seamless, low-latency response. Its flexible design fits most slim to medium phone cases, so gamers can jump straight into the action without stripping their setup.

Discreet and Comprehensive Control

Whether on a crowded bus, in a waiting room, or between classes, the Prio’s silent tactile face buttons deliver clean, responsive feedback, letting players tap into another world without disturbing the one around them.

The Razer Prio supports both iPhone (iOS 18) and Android (Android 14 or later) for local play and streaming via Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play via the Razer Cortex Mobile and PC apps. A dedicated Razer Cortex Mobile button opens your game library in a single tap—just open Razer Cortex Mobile, link it to Razer Cortex on PC, and play your favorite PC titles on your mobile device.

Delay, Meet Play.

  • Portability – a one-of-a-kind foldable form the size of a credit card, just 101 g, that twists open into a full-sized controller and slips into any pocket.
  • Precision – a complete console-grade layout with capacitive analog thumbsticks engineered to reduce drift, silent tactile face buttons, and direct USB-C low latency performance.
  • Compatibility – plug-and-play on iPhone (iOS 18) and Android (14 or later), local or streamed via Xbox Cloud Gaming, Steam Link, PS Remote Play, and Razer PC Remote Play, with one-tap launch through Razer Cortex Mobile.

From the daily commute to long queues, the Razer Prio turns life’s in-between moments into playtime: full-sized control, pocket-sized freedom.

For more information on the Razer Prio, please visit rzr.to/prio.

Reign of Terror Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2026

Southern California’s ultimate haunted house returns this fall. Reign of Terror Haunted House, located at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, officially opens its 2026 Halloween season on September 25th, bringing guests an expanded 35,000-square-foot attraction featuring 145 rooms across 12 (2 of them brand new) terrifying themes.

For 2026, Reign of Terror is introducing two completely new sections: “The Blue Bayou Hotel” and “Backwoods”. Both areas have been built from the ground up with new environments, props, characters and scares while delivering the elaborate sets, immersive atmosphere and relentless scares Reign of Terror has become known for.

In The Hotel, guests enter a sinister new environment where checking in may be considerably easier than checking out. Backwoods takes visitors into a secluded and decaying world far removed from civilization, where they’ll quickly discover they aren’t alone. Together, the two additions represent a major expansion of the Reign of Terror experience for the 2026 season.

And the changes don’t stop there.

The fan-favorite Fun House has been extensively remodeled for 2026, introducing new scares and surprises throughout the section. Reign of Terror has also significantly expanded its post-haunt photo experience, adding large-scale themed sets and props where guests can capture photos after surviving the attraction.

The expansion brings Reign of Terror to an enormous 35,000 square feet, 145 rooms and 12 interconnected themes, continuing the attraction’s reputation for delivering an unusually long haunted-house experience packed with detailed environments, live performers, special effects and scares around seemingly every corner.

Now entering its 27th year, Reign of Terror has grown from a local Halloween attraction into one of Southern California’s most elaborate haunted-house experiences. Its combination of Hollywood-quality sets, professional scare actors, immersive environments, extensive walkthrough and comparatively affordable admission continues to attract tens of thousands of horror fans each Halloween season.

“This was the BEST haunted house/maze I’ve ever been to! 10x better than horror nights at less than one third the price. The production value is like ‘muah’ chef’s kiss. Horror/Halloween fanatic approved,” – said one Yelp reviewer from the San Fernando Valley.

Event Details

Opening Night:

September 25th, 2025, doors Open at 7pm (runs through November 2nd, 2025)

Location:

Janss Marketplace, 285 N. Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Tickets:

from $42.99 General Admission and $67.99 Immediate Access (skip the line)

Parking: Free parking

Tropico 7 First Gameplay Trailer Released

Publisher Kalypso Media and in-house developer Gaming Minds Studios today released the first gameplay trailer for Tropico 7. In accordance with El Prez’ edict, the release date is not disclosed in written form and revealed exclusively within the trailer – though El Prez may, in his infinite mercy, decide to spare you the date by the very end.

Citizens and future leaders are hereby instructed, and El Prez addresses his people with unmistakable authority: “Some information is not given. It is earned. Those who wish to know the future of Tropico… must watch, and obey.”

With an expanded system for political constitutions, edicts – which now dynamically depend on El Prez’ political position – and a new political matrix, new city building mechanics like curved roads and even roundabouts as well as terraforming, Tropico 7 continues the series’ signature blend of construction, governance, and satire, placing even greater emphasis on how leadership decisions shape Tropico under one unmistakable rule.

Latest Dev Logs:

  • https://www.kalypsomedia.com/post/tropico-7-dev-log-2
  • https://www.kalypsomedia.com/post/tropico-7-dev-log-3

We know how this works. You skim, you scroll, you pretend to read, and then you jump straight to the bottom. Classic. But fine. El Presidente is feeling generous today.

Tropico 7 will be available on January 28, 2027 with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and on PC (Steam, Epic Games), Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5.

HYTE Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case Available for Purchase

Following its earlier Computex debut in Taiwan this year, the leading manufacturer of premium PC components HYTE is excited to share that its Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case is now available for purchase for $99.99. To learn more, please visit: https://hyte.co/Y50RGB

The Y50 RGB retains HYTE’s signature aesthetic with its three-piece panoramic glass, dual-chamber layout, and impeccable build quality while introducing stair-stepped flooring for extra personalization, horizontal GPU mounting for multi-GPU setups, and native support for rear-connect ecosystems like ASUS BTF, Gigabyte STEALTH, and MSI Project ZERO ATX form factor motherboards. The case also supports up to nine fans and dual 360mm radiators on the case’s top and side panels, with symmetrical front I/O cleanly tucked into the case’s corner. The case launches today in five colorways – Snow White, Pitch Black, Black Cherry, Strawberry Milk, and Taro Milk – and comes with four ARGB fans pre-installed.

“More than just being our first mainstream-accessible case, the Y50 RGB is the opener for HYTE’s next chapter, as we’ve poured all of our time and energy in streamlining parts of the case that are not as useful or interesting to certain consumers while maintaining the quality standards fans expect from our previous Y-Series and X-Series case launches,” said Jeffrey Cheng, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing. “We’re also excited to dual-launch these cases with our parent company iBUYPOWER as the first official prebuilt systems using these cases.

Y50 RGB SPECIFICATIONS

  • CASE DIMENSIONS: 473mm (L) x 288mm (W) x 461mm (H)
  • CASE MATERIALS: Steel, ABS, Tempered Glass
  • COLORS: Snow White, Pitch Black, Black Cherry, Strawberry Milk, Taro Milk
  • MOTHERBOARD SIZES: Traditional: E-ATX, ATX, mATX, ITX | Rear Connect: ASUS BTF, Gigabyte STEALTH, MSI Project ZERO
  • MAX PSU SUPPORT / LENGTH: ATX up to 250mm in length (225mm w/Rear Connect Motherboards)
  • TOP FAN & RADIATOR SUPPORT: 3x120mm or 2x140mm Fans | Up-to-410mm long & 46mm thick radiators
  • SIDE FAN & RADIATOR SUPPORT: 3x120mm Fans | Up-to-410mm long & 83mm thick radiators
  • REAR FAN & RADIATOR SUPPORT: 1x120mm Fan | 120mm Radiator
  • BOTTOM FAN SUPPORT: 2x120mm Fans | Up to 32mm thick
  • INCLUDED FANS: 1x RGB 360mm w/Reverse Blade Design (Side) | 1x RGB 120mm (Rear)
  • FAN LED COUNT: 8x ARGB LEDs per Blade
  • FAN SPEED: 200-1500 RPM
  • CPU COOLER HEIGHT: Up to 160mm tall
  • INTERNAL 2.5″ DRIVES: 6x (4x shared with 3.5″ bays)
  • INTERNAL 3.5″ DRIVES: 2x
  • EXPANSION SLOTS: 7x Full-Size
  • FRONT USB-A: 2x 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • FRONT USB-C: 1x 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • AUDIO / MIC JACK: 1x Combo Jack
  • WARRANTY: 4 Years

iBUYPOWER, America’s leading system integrator is launching its own Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case that will be used for various RDY prebuilt and custom gaming PCs. The case is now available as part of its custom and PC Lab configurators, and several RDY prebuilt systems using the case are also available for purchase. Some systems available for purchase include:

  • AMD Ryzen Power Up Gaming PC ($2,599) – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU /32GB DDR5 6000Mhz RGB RAM / RTX 5070 12GB / 2TB SSD
  • RDY Y50 R01 ($2,999) – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU /32GB DDR5 6000Mhz RGB RAM / RTX 5070 TI 16GB / 2TB SSD
  • RDY Y50 R02 ($3,399) – AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU /32GB DDR5 6000Mhz RGB RAM / RTX 5080 16GB / 2TB SSD

AVAILABILITY

The Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case is now available on HYTE.com and various retailers in Snow White, Pitch Black, Black Cherry, Strawberry Milk, and Taro Milk at an MSRP of $99.99 (+VAT / Tariff).

Prebuilt PCs using the Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case are now available for purchase on iBUYPOWER.com with a starting MSRP of $2,599.

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To learn more about the HYTE Y50 RGB Essential Aesthetic Case, please visit: https://hyte.co/Y50RGB