Author - Jerry Paxton

Mega Movie Summer Returns to Universal Studios Hollywood

2026/05/29

This summer, Universal Studios Hollywood turns up the excitement with the return of Mega Movie Summer, a fan-favorite seasonal celebration featuring an exciting lineup of entertainment, food and exclusive merchandise inspired by some of the most iconic and upcoming films from Universal Pictures and Illumination. The limited-time event kicks off on Saturday, June 13 and continues daily through Sunday, August 9, 2026, and is included in the price of theme park admission.

Universal Studios Hollywood is also offering guests a chance to experience two of the best days in L.A. with the Buy A Day, Get A 2^nd Day Free General Admission ticket. Guests can purchase this ticket online at the Universal Studios Hollywood website and enjoy their second day free, with all visits completed on or before December 16, 2026. The first visit is valid on the guest’s selected date. Blockout dates apply to the second visit. Additional restrictions apply.

This year’s Mega Movie Summer activations leap from silver screen into the theme park through a series of exclusive and immersive activations inspired by the upcoming Minions & Monsters film from Illumination, opening in theatres on July 1, cinematic experiences inspired by Christopher Nolan’s new mythic action epic The Odyssey, opening in theatres on July 17, the momentous 25^th anniversary celebration of the Fast & Furious Saga and the return of spellbinding characters, Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked and Wicked: For Good.

Inventive seasonal food and beverage offerings curated by Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef, Julia Thrash, will complement Mega Movie Summer’s compelling entertainment that will surely offer guests a chance to experience the best summer day in L.A.

At a glance, this is Mega Movie Summer 2026:

Illumination’s Minions & Monsters brings the film’s all-new Minions stars, Henry and James, to Super Silly Fun Land near “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” featuring interactive guest experiences and an energetic Minion Dance Party.

An all-new parks’ exclusive Minions & Monsters-themed merchandise collection will be available for purchase, including an all-new Shoulder Pal themed to new monster character Goomi from the film, blind box figures, apparel, accessories and more, just in time to celebrate the theatrical release of the film.

The Minions Cafe will serve an array of vibrant new treats, including Howard’s Berry Lemonade Cupcake and James’ Carbonara, a cavatappi pasta tossed in a garlic cream sauce with pancetta and peas. Despicable Delights offers Irene’s Orange Banana Float, a new delectable frozen beverage.

Celebrate The Odyssey at Universal Studios Hollywood with epic, behind-the-scenes moments tied to the groundbreaking cinematic adaptation of Homer’s foundational saga, written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan. One of the original ships featured in the film will be on display exclusively along the world-famous Studio Tour. Insightful footage and filmmaker interviews will play on the tram monitors, offering fans a closer look at the making of this cinematic adventure.

Universal Studios Hollywood joins Universal Pictures in commemorating the 25^th anniversary of the Fast & Furious film franchise and its high-speed legacy with a dazzling display of authentic picture cars from the films within Universal Plaza. A rousing hip-hop performance by the Street Racers dance show and a daily DJ will bring a new level of energy to the scene, adding to the excitement as the countdown continues to the eagerly awaited opening of the theme park’s “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster this summer.

Fans can also shop for new merchandise celebrating the anniversary at the 101 Exchange store, located adjacent to “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.”

Hollywood & Dine, located near the park’s main entrance, shifts into high gear by transforming into Drift & Dine, offering a Fast & Furious–themed, limited-time menu, that will include such items as L.A. Drift Dog, BBQ Chicken Platter, Fried Elote Corn Dog, BBQ Corn Ribs, Quarter Mile Funnel Cake and Street Cart Watermelon and Pineapple. The Cocina Mexicana restaurant, located adjacent to “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will offer shareable La Familia Meal, bringing bold flavors and family-style dining to Mega Movie Summer.

Guests and fans of Universal Pictures’ global cinematic phenomenon, Wicked and Wicked: For Good, can once again defy gravity with beloved Elphaba and Glinda character meet and greets at the vibrantly themed photo op, located near the DreamWorks Theatre. A selection of Wicked parks exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase, including Spirit Jerseys, plush and more.
As guests prepare to dive into summer, Steven Spielberg’s landmark thriller, Jaws readies to take a bite out of Mel’s Diner with a specially themed menu serving up returning favorites such as the Shark Bait Burger, Lobster Roll, Fish & Chicken Basket and Amity Island Funnel Cake. Plus, Studio Scoops, located on the lower lot, debuts the Hello Kitty Jaws Blueberry Cheesecake Sundae.

A selection of exclusive Jaws-inspired merchandise, including a new Loungefly crossbody bag, apparel and accessories will also be available for purchase.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood joins the celebration of Mega Movie Summer with a lineup of limited-time offerings, including:

The impressive 34-foot-tall Trojan Horse from Christopher Nolan’s upcoming 2026 film The Odyssey arrives at Universal CityWalk Hollywood for a limited-time appearance, beginning in July, located in front of the Universal Cinema AMC.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew offers bold flavors with its new menu options in honor of Fast & Furious 25^th Anniversary, featuring the Full Throttle Teriyaki Burger, Drift Tandem Skewers, Car Meet Platter and a refreshing new cocktail, the Nitrous Boost.

The authentic Mexican cuisine destination, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, serves two new flavorful dishes inspired by Fast & Furious – the Birria Burger and La Familia Platter, plus a refreshing tequila-based cocktail.

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville offers up island vibes with two Jaws-themed items, Beachside Melt and the Forbidden Waters cocktail.
Voodoo Doughnut brings a playful twist with a lineup of whimsical Minions & Monsters inspired Doughnuts – the Banana Cream Mayhem Doughnut and the Minions & Monsters Mischief Doughnut.

For more information about Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com; follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X and like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook.

The Enchanted Thief Kunimitsu Joins Tekken 8

2026/05/29

Jerry Paxton

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

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced Kunimitsu, the first character of the Season 3 Pass for TEKKEN™8, is available now. Known as the “Enchanted Thief,” Kunimitsu is available now in early access for Season 3 Pass holders, with full access for all players through individual purchase on June 2, 2026. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.

Check out the TEKKEN 8 Kunimitsu starter guide here:

Kunimitsu the Second returns to the fight as a master of stealth and subterfuge. While posing undercover as a student at Mishima Polytechnical School, she digs for information on the Mishima Zaibatsu and forges a precious alliance with Reina. After decoding an ancient document, Kunimitsu’s path leads her to obtain Kuatatou, nine cursed blades that contain evil spirits. Now, to steal the Cursed Blade from her mother’s sworn enemy, Yoshimitsu, Kunimitsu throws herself into the fray equipped with new, powerful techniques. As she sets her sights on her prize, she swears, “Please hold on a little longer, Mother. The Cursed Blade Yoshimitsu is mine for the taking.”

This update also arrives on the heels of a major reveal over the weekend at Combo Breaker 2026, where Yujiro Hanma was unveiled as the fourth and final character to join the TEKKEN 8 Season 3 Pass. Joining Kunimitsu, Bob, and Roger Jr., “The Strongest Creature on Earth” rounds out the Season 3 Pass roster, with more details to be revealed at a later date.

View the Yujiro Hanma Reveal Trailer here:

Continuing the tragic saga of the Mishima bloodline, filled with father-son grudge matches, TEKKEN 8 takes the story to a whole new level. With the additions of playable characters from the series that weren’t playable before, players must try to stop Kazuya’s reign of terror. Keep up with TEKKEN 8 updates on the official website and see the full roster to learn about the legendary characters in the game on the official TEKKEN 8 roster breakdown.

River City Saga: Journey to the West Gets A New Trailer

2026/05/29

Jerry Paxton

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

Arc System Works America, Inc. has revealed a new trailer and announced the store page launches for River City Saga: Journey to the West, releasing June 4, 2026 at $19.99 for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Steam®. The new trailer showcases the game’s three main characters (Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing) running wild.

River City Saga: Journey to the West is based on Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, following the footsteps of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. As a replayable roguelike action game where you grow stronger with each run, it is built for solo play for players to thoroughly enjoy.

Finalmouse Introduces the Starlight X

2026/05/29

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

Today Finalmouse has unveiled the Starlight X (SLX), their new flagship wireless gaming mouse built over nearly four years of development.

The SLX introduces their first new shape in 11 years, designed for greater stability and control, especially for tactical FPS titles like Counter-Strike.

It also debuts TMR-DS™, their new Dual-State analog click system with adjustable actuation down to .01mm, rapid trigger support, and click latency reductions of up to 35ms.

At just 38 grams, the SLX is their lightest and strongest mouse yet. Its new aerospace-developed carbon fiber super-composite has a density of less than .9g/cm³ , light enough to float on water.

Other highlights include:
• PerfectPolling™ and PerfectSync wireless technologies
• Nordic nRF54LM20 MCU
• XLAT verified 223μs end-to-end latency
• The new Finalmouse F1 sensor, built exclusively for SLX
• A redesigned chassis with titanium hardware, carbon fiber reinforcement, and a new unibody structure

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007 First Light Reaches 1.5 Million Units Sold in First 24 Hours

2026/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

IO Interactive, the independent video game developer and publisher behind the HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios are thrilled to announce that 007 First Light, has reached 1.5 million units sold within the first 24 hours, making it the fastest-selling title in IO Interactive’s history. 007 First Light is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, on Amazon.com, on PC, on Steam and Epic Games Store, as well as at key retailers.

The milestone of 1.5 million units sold in 24 hours reflects overwhelming global enthusiasm for 007 First Light and represents a significant achievement for IO Interactive. With an 88 OpenCritic rating and 87 Metacritic score, 007 First Light has been embraced by both critics and players alike, already establishing itself as one of 2026’s most successful gaming releases. The sales recorded across all platforms underscore the game’s broad appeal and the successful execution of IO Interactive’s vision to honor Bond’s legacy in gaming.

007 First Light is available now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, on Amazon.com, as well as for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store. A Nintendo Switch 2 version will follow later this Summer 2026. 007 First Light is available in Standard, Deluxe, Collector’s, and Legacy Editions. More details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.

For more information, please visit the official website: 007FirstLightGame.com or follow IO Interactive on X, Instagram, TikTok, Twitch, Facebook, Threads, Reddit, Bluesky, and YouTube.

skate. Drops Season 4 Trailer

2026/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

EA and Full Circle revealed new details surrounding the upcoming launch of skate. Season 4, including a new skateable arena, a full lineup of summer events, a new game mode & tricks, plus a new partnership with X Games to cap off the season. The collaboration with X Games continues skate.’s focus on bringing authentic skate culture and premium real-world partners into the streets of San Vansterdam, similar to the incredibly popular Nike SB partnership introduced in Season 3.

Kicking off June 2 until August 25, Season 4 expands on skate.’s best-in-class skateboarding experience, opening up the stadium in Brickswich to players to kick off the San Van Open. This new season will also deliver evolving live events across San Van, a new game mode and enhanced social features designed to create more moments worth clipping, sharing and bragging about. Season 4 will close with something special from X Games.

In addition, Season 4 rolls out a ton of improvements to the core gameplay experience, showing that Full Circle is committed to listening to the community and providing consistent, meaningful updates to skate.

The Simpsons Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition Announced

2026/05/28

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

Today, Disney+ announced three all-new episodes of “The Simpsons” set to stream exclusively on Disney+ globally this summer, following the series’ recent landmark 800th episode milestone. The episodes include double-episode “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition” streaming June 17, and full-length episodes “Simpsley” streaming July 3, and “Yellow Mirror” streaming Aug. 26.

“Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition”

Premieres June 17, 2026, exclusively on Disney+

In this Disney+ exclusive double-episode, Homer and Marge’s fun couples’ date night goes off the rails when Marge learns Homer left the kids unsupervised with only the doorbell camera as a babysitter. Frustrated with her imperfect husband, a tipsy Marge stirs up a trilogy of fantasies of a different Homer. The special guest stars Betty Gilpin, with musical guests Laufey and Tegan and Sara.

“Simpsley”

Premieres July 3, 2026, exclusively on Disney+

When penniless con-artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy sap Seymour Skinner to come home, she’s tempted by the trappings of his affluent lifestyle. But there’s a big fat fly in the ointment: Skinner’s clingy, dim-witted mooch of a houseguest, Homer Simpsley. Lies, lust and Italian lira are abound in this Disney+ exclusive Simpsons noir.

“Yellow Mirror”

Premieres Aug. 26, 2026. exclusively on Disney+

A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre in this Disney+ exclusive.

The new episodes continue Disney+’s growing collection of exclusive “The Simpsons” content, including previous installments “Yellow Planet,” “The Past and the Furious” and “O C’Mon All Ye Faithful.”

Bus Bound Physical Deluxe Edition is Now Available

2026/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

2026/05/28

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

2026/05/28

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).