Author - Jerry Paxton

Bandai Namco Games And Demos Coming To Anime Expo 2025

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced a slate of exciting activities including hands-on demos with multiple hotly anticipated games at Anime Expo® 2025. Attendees will get a chance to be among the first in the world to play DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER™ and TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE™. The upcoming PAC-MAN™ inspired 2D action game SHADOW LABYRINTH™ and remaster of the beloved rhythm action-adventure franchise, PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY, will have their first-ever playable consumer demos at the show. Fans will also have a chance to step into the haunting universe of the upcoming action RPG CODE VEIN™ II with a memorable photo op as well as play other titles from Bandai Namco’s lineup of games. Bandai Namco’s space is located at Booth #2106 in South Hall. Anime Expo takes place July 3-6, 2025, at the Los Angeles Convention Center. For more information on the event, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/events/anime-expo.

DIGIMON STORY TIME STRANGER

Be among the first in the world to play this visually stunning story-driven RPG – the first entry in the DIGIMON STORY series in nearly 10 years. Journey through time and worlds as an agent of the secret group ADAMAS to unravel the mystery of the world’s collapse. For more information on the game, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/digimon-story-time-stranger.

TOWA AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE SACRED TREE

Forge bonds that stand the test of time in the first playable demo for this 2D isometric roguelite. The game features engaging game play with fast-paced action, gorgeous hand-drawn style characters, stunning painterly scenery, and a unique soundtrack by legendary composer Hitoshi Sakimoto. Visitors can also step into this vibrant world drawing from classic Japanese art and Eastern mysticism with photo ops featuring cosplayers of the game’s memorable cast of characters. For more information on the game, visit www.playtowa.com.

SHADOW LABYRINTH 

Play the first consumer demo of this upcoming 2D action exploration platformer set in a dark Sci-Fi world inspired by PAC-MAN and other legendary arcade era games. Embark on an epic journey on a hostile planet where dangers lurk everywhere, and where a mysterious yet recognizable yellow companion named PUCK imparts familiar wisdom – to survive, you must explore this maze-filled world and consume everything around you to become the apex predator. For more information on the game, visit www.shadowlabyrinthgame.com.

CODE VEIN II

In the follow up to the popular action RPG series from Bandai Namco Studios, players enter a post-apocalyptic world where memories of loss echo across time and the fate of the Revenants and humanity hang by a thread. Step into this haunting game universe and leave with an unforgettable memory with a photo op featuring a life-size replica of the in-game vehicle, Motorcycle Forma. For more information on the game, visit www.playcodevein.com.

Visitors to the Bandai Namco booth will also have a chance to get hands-on demos of PATAPON 1+2 REPLAY and SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream™. Visit Bandai Namco at Booth # 2106 in South Hall. For more information, visit www.bandainamcoent.com/events/anime-expo.

DC Worlds Collide Game Overview Trailer

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Warner Bros. Games today released a new trailer spotlighting the 12 primary game modes in DC Worlds Collide, the upcoming free-to-play squad-based role-playing game set in the DC universe. Ranging from boss battles with increasing difficulty to 5v5 player vs. player arenas, fans will experience a large suite of solo and competitive game modes as they unite a team of the mightiest DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains to take on the Crime Syndicate from another Universe.

Featuring 12 different game modes to master, DC Worlds Collide will provide unique challenges that gradually increase in complexity, allowing players of all experience levels to enjoy as they aim to stop a twisted Justice League from destroying the world. These modes include:

  • Main Stages: Play through the main story and experience a thrilling narrative inspired by the DC comic storylines in “Trinity War” and “Forever Evil.” Recruit more than 70 Super Heroes and Super-Villains from the DC universe including Raven, Constantine, Two Face, Nightwing, Mr. Freeze, Blue Beetle, Sinestro and more – all with their own unique abilities. Explore endless possibilities and lead the ultimate DC team by assembling a squad, upgrading characters and crafting team synergies to tackle increasingly difficult obstacles.
  • Evil Falls: Challenge individual members of the Crime Syndicate in boss battles and face iconic characters like Ultraman, Superwoman, Deathstorm and more. Every character will have a weakness to exploit, but beware they will return even stronger after each defeat.
  • Convergence Crisis: Numerous cities across different timelines and various worlds have converged on the planet Telos, allowing only certain types of characters to enter. Experiment with different teams and discover new synergies to successfully unlock all cities.
  • Warworld: Step into the arena and battle against other players in 5v5 PvP matches to climb the leaderboard.
  • League Challenge: Join a League and band together to complete unique events and cooperative challenges requiring teamwork and tactics.
  • Character Lounge: Decorate rooms for different DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, and complete their respective mini-games and missions to earn rewards.
  • And more…: Players will also get to solve puzzles in Digital Universe, uncover new areas in Exploration, experiment with new characters in Elseworld and much more.

DC Worlds Collide is available for pre-registration on the App Store, Google Play and at the game’s official website at DCWorldsCollideGame.com.

Animal Shelter 2 Playtest Now Available on Steam

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Animal Shelter 2 Now Available in Playtest on Steam – Start Your Animal Rescue Adventure Today! Playtest are a unique opportunity to have a real impact on the final look of Animal Shelter 2, which is scheduled for release in early Q3 2025.

The heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2 is now open for playtesting on Steam! Step into the shoes of a dedicated shelter manager and make a difference in the lives of countless four-legged friends in need. Animal Shelter 2 invites players to experience the joy and challenges of running a bustling animal rescue center.

Animal Shelter 2 Playtest are the perfect opportunity to try out the game before its official release, which is scheduled for early Q3 2025. Every feedback is important here, it allows developers to understand what players expect in the full version of the game, it is the players who have an influence on the final look of the game.

Animal Shelter 2 brings players back into the heart of animal rescue, where every dog and cat deserves a loving home. From playing and petting to dressing up your furry residents, you’ll get to know each animal’s unique personality and help them find the perfect forever family.

Animal Shelter 2 introduces even more animals in need of care and compassion. Your mission is to provide a clean, safe environment, ensure everyone is fed and watered, and – most importantly – give them lots of love. With new employees joining your team, managing the shelter becomes both more manageable and more rewarding. But beware: people management comes with its own set of challenges!

Deck of Haunts Friday the 13th Update Trailer

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Mantis Games is thrilled (and a little terrified) to announce the first major update to Deck of Haunts, launching Friday, June 13th, 2025, on Steam. The chilling new “Nightmare” chapter introduces the most challenging content yet, headlined by the all-new Nightmare Mode, a deadly dance with the Grim Reaper, a Trap Starter Deck, new cards, traits, and a raised level cap.

For the first time ever, Deck of Haunts will be discounted at 20% off during June 13-16, a killer deal to celebrate Death himself!

It’s been one month since players began their haunting spree, and now it’s time to prove their skills in the domain of death itself.

Deck of Haunts – Nightmare Update Trailer:

Nightmare Mode – 13 Layers of Terror

Nightmare Mode challenges you to survive 13 sequential Nightmares, each composed of 13 cursed nights. Every Nightmare throws new curveballs your way: curated groups of humans with unique traits, and escalating modifiers that carry over from one Nightmare to the next. It’s a brutal, escalating gauntlet of strategic horror.

And then… there’s the Grim Reaper.

In Nightmare Mode, every kill or madness you induce earns you souls. Collect 13 souls, and you can summon the Reaper to harvest a human of your choice instantly. Survive all 13 Nightmares and you’ll unlock the Crypt Room, letting the Reaper haunt with you in future/other game modes.

Nightmare unlockables include Corpse Explosion (card), the Crypt Room, Sleep Paralysis (card), and a new achievement.

New Trap Starter Deck

Once you reach XP-level 12, you’ll unlock a new starter deck built entirely around traps. These cards specialize in ambushes, synergy, and indirect terror, giving you new strategies to exploit adventurers who get a little too confident.

Combined with existing mechanics, traps offer new ways to sow fear and chaos, one carefully laid mechanism at a time.

More Deadly Details

This update also comes with several tweaks and polish including heart death animation, dead human portraits removed, and a counter of turns on humans with the “Helpline” trait.

And yes, “Jason” is now officially in the name pool for humans. Happy Friday the 13th!

Did You Know: You can add custom names in the settings menu, a little easter egg if you want to haunt your enemies, or friends!

SEGA and Creative Assembly Kick Off Total War 25th Anniversary

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

SEGA® and The Creative Assembly Limited are excited to reveal that the next era in Total War’s illustrious history will be unveiled in December 2025 as part of the franchise’s landmark 25th anniversary showcase. Alongside this, the studio will reflect on its legacy, honouring past titles through a series of retrospective social content.

Read the full anniversary letter from Vice President, Roger Collum, here: https://news.totalwar.com/total-war-25-years

Kicking off this August, the 25th anniversary celebrations will honour the rich legacy of Total War by journeying through each series released since the franchise began in 2000. Fans can look forward to exclusive behind-the-scenes insights and content including retrospective interviews, developer livestreams, fantasy and historical multiplayer tournaments, and discounts across the entire game catalogue.

The celebrations will culminate in early December with the Anniversary Showcase; a flagship video presentation unveiling what’s next for the franchise. The showcase will feature new game and content announcements, alongside commentary from the development teams shaping the future of Total War. Whether your interest lies in fantasy or history, there will be plenty to enjoy!

Alongside all this activity will be more Total War: WARHAMMER III content. Patch 6.2 arrives next week with a focus on Magical Items, the forthcoming Tides of Torment DLC will reveal its final playable faction in July, and some long-awaited content will be unveiled at the anniversary showcase.

Vice President of Total War, Roger Collum said: “We’re honoured and humbled to be one of the few video games that get the chance to celebrate such a huge milestone, and we want to thank colleagues past and present, as well as our fans for all the support. 2025 marks an exciting new era for the franchise as we reveal what’s next for Total War, and we can’t wait to celebrate throughout the year with everyone.”

Total War has spent 25 years redefining strategy gaming and capturing the imaginations of tens of millions around the globe. From its groundbreaking debut with Total War: SHOGUN in 2000 to the epic heights of the WARHAMMER trilogy and historical masterpieces like ROME, MEDIEVAL, and THREE KINGDOMS, the franchise has become a gold standard for grand strategy and real-time warfare. Over a quarter-century, it has not only grown in scale and ambition but also cultivated one of the most passionate and dedicated communities in gaming.

If you have a thirst for battle following this exciting news, make the most of the Total War historical sale, with up to 75% off games including Total War: THREE KINGDOMS, Total War: ROME II, Total War: PHARAOH and many more. Click the following link to find out more: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/Sega/sale/TotalWar25HistoricalFranchiseSale

Halloween Horror Nights Resurrects Jason Voorhees for Jason Universe

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, News, Trailers / Videos

Halloween Horror Nights gives rise to horror movie icon Jason from the infamous Friday the 13th films in the all-original haunted house, “Jason Universe,” which takes guests back to the summer camp where the gruesome legend was born. The reckoning begins on Friday, August 29 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 4 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

For 45 years, Jason has tormented audiences worldwide and is considered one of the most notorious villains in cinematic history. This fall, the twisted, creative minds behind Halloween Horror Nights pay homage to the machete-wielding slasher in a horrifying haunted house that re-awakens the legend to terrify old and new fans alike.

“Jason Universe” will take Halloween Horror Nights guests on a vengeance tour throughout the summer camp to see where it all began, from the creaking floorboards of Jason’s ramshackle cabin to the decaying main lodge and the eerie forest that offers no refuge for his victims. Around every corner, fans will be inundated with infamous killer moments from Jason’s heinous homicidal career as he taunts and stalks his victims who learn too late that the legend is real.

Guests can purchase tickets and event-inclusive vacation packages for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, which will run 48 select nights from August 29 through November 2, and feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, scare zones, live shows and more. Products on-sale now include single-night tickets and event upgrades such as Halloween Horror Nights Express Passes, the R.I.P Tour and the Behind the Screams: Unmasking the Horror Tour. Guests can also stay, scream and save up to $200 on a special vacation package that includes hotel accommodations, one-night admission to Halloween Horror Nights, daytime admission to enjoy Universal’s theme parks – including the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park, exclusive benefits and more (package savings vary based on length of stay). For additional details on all available products, click here.

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood, which runs select nights from September 4 through November 2, are now available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), the R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

Available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood, fans can collect new merchandise and limited release items, including a t-shirt and camping mug, inspired by the “Jason Universe” haunted house. Additionally, a new graphic puzzle piece for “Jason Universe” is available to fit into the collectible Halloween Horror Nights frame. The pieces from this year’s killer line-up will come together to create a framed mural within the frame. Beginning Saturday, June 14, fans also can purchase Halloween Horror Nights items online at Shop.UniversalOrlando.com.

Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.

For a deeper dive into the scares, check out the Discover Universal Blog. For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween and at Universal Orlando, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com/Halloween.

Crime Scene Cleaner Out on PS5

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Crime Scene Cleaner is out today on PlayStation 5! Available from 15:00 UTC – it’s time to grab your mop and get to work.

Get ready to dive into the filth – every stain hides a deadly secret.

Crime Scene Cleaner – PS5 Release Trailer
Welcome to your crime scene cleaning struggles, where your job is to tidy up the place to its perfect state – for no bodies or other evidence to be found. There’s nothing a professional like you can’t do… but well, you don’t have much of a choice anyway. Once you get tangled with the mob, you need to stay loyal, or else expect a bullet coming your way. As health insurance companies dodge the responsibility, it’s up to you to save your daughter’s life. Not only are you running out of money, but also running out of time…

Razer Unleashes New Kishi V3 Lineup

2025/06/13
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Mobile News, News, Peripherals News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the next evolution of mobile gaming: the Razer Kishi V3, Kishi V3 Pro, and Kishi V3 Pro XL. Designed for gamers who demand console-grade performance and elite control anywhere they play, the Kishi V3 lineup redefines what is possible in mobile gaming —for iPhone, Android, mini tablets, full-sized tablets, and even PC.

The Kishi V3 Pro and Kishi V3 Pro XL bring unmatched versatility, immersive Razer Sensa™ HD haptics, and advanced control layouts that elevate handheld gaming to god-tier status. Whether streaming AAA titles, dominating esports sessions, or exploring new worlds, the Kishi V3 series delivers an uncompromising experience.

Level Up with Pro Controls, HD Haptics, and Unrivaled Compatibilit

The Kishi V3 Pro is a full-sized USB-C game controller built for phones, mini tablets (up to 8”), and PC — delivering the comfort, accuracy, and responsiveness of a pro-grade gamepad. It features:

  • TMR thumbsticks with swappable caps for ultimate precision and customization
  • Dual mouse-click back buttons and claw grip bumpers for faster, more efficient gameplay
  • Immersive Razer Sensa™ HD haptics* for next-gen tactile feedback
  • Wired & remote play for PC support via Razer Nexus
  • Unmatched case and device compatibility with USB-C “island” design
  • USB-C passthrough charging and 3.5mm audio for seamless play

For more information on the Razer Kishi V3 Pro mobile controller, please visit https://www.razer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v3-pro

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL

The Kishi V3 Pro XL takes it even bigger — bringing the full Kishi V3 Pro experience to full-sized tablets up to 13”, including iPad Pro and iPad Air. Featuring the same industry-leading features as Kishi V3 Pro, the XL unlocks new possibilities for mobile gaming on larger displays with pro-tier grip, performance, and feel.

For more information on the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL, please visit https://www.razer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v3-pro-xl

A New Standard for Mobile Gaming

For players seeking a streamlined experience, the Kishi V3 game controller delivers industry-leading design and features, including an ergonomic full-sized form factor, console-grade TMR thumbsticks, dual mouse-click back buttons, and quiet, tactile buttons and D-pad. With support for USB-C passthrough charging, PC play, and 3.5mm headphone compatibility, the Kishi V3 is fully optimized for the latest iPhone 15/16 series and Android smartphones—bringing console-quality gaming to mobile at an accessible price point.

Razer Kishi V3

For more information on the Razer Kishi V3 mobile game controller, please visit https://www.razer.com/mobile-controllers/razer-kishi-v3

Apple Arcade** — Up to 6 Free Months Included with Purchase

Apple Arcade on Razer Kishi V3

To celebrate the launch, the Kishi V3 Pro and V3 models will include 3 free months of Apple Arcade**, Apple’s popular game subscription service that offers unlimited access to an evolving collection of over 200 incredibly fun games — featuring new releases, award winners, and beloved favorites from the App Store, all without ads or in-app purchases.

The Kishi V3 Pro XL raises the bar with 6 free months of Apple Arcade for new and qualified returning subscribers — offering more value than ever before.

*Sensa HD Haptics requires either Android 12 and above, or Windows 11. Not currently supported on iOS.

**Apple Arcade offer applies to new and qualified returning subscribers only. $6.99/month (in the US) after free trial. Prices vary by region. Plan automatically renews until cancelled.

Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift will Rocket Guests Up to 72 MPH

2025/06/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Universal Studios Hollywood announces its “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift,” first-ever, high-speed outdoor roller coaster launching in 2026 will debut as the fastest roller coaster in the Universal Destinations & Experiences portfolio at a staggering 72 MPH. The theme park also reveals a first look rendering and animatic video showcasing the breadth of this exciting new thrill ride.

Construction continues on this ambitious roller coaster and its state-of-the-art ride system, which is being uniquely designed to immerse guests within Universal Pictures’ exhilarating Fast & Furious universe.

This innovative roller coaster will take guests on an adventure, unlike anything ever encountered before. Featuring groundbreaking 360-degree rotation of the individual ride vehicles, the coaster will rocket guests up to 72 MPH along 4,100 feet of elaborate track, meticulously constructed with sound reduction technology for a breathtaking experience.

The fully rotational ride vehicles will create a seamless sensation of drifting cars as guests spin in motion at furiously fast speeds while being catapulted along an aerial track that winds its way over sections of the theme park, including the multi-level escalator that connects the Upper and Lower Lots.

“Watching the progress of this incredible roller coaster come to life is truly spectacular,” said Scott Strobl, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Universal Studios Hollywood. “2026 is just around the corner and we are equally as excited as our guests to introduce such an inspiring new ride to our theme park portfolio. ‘Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’ will be a powerful game changer for Universal Studios Hollywood that will not only transform the topography of our destination but will infuse an entirely new level of adrenaline to our already dynamic theme park. We look forward to riding it ourselves and to welcoming guests to experience it in the very near future.”

“Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” will be located on the Upper Lot of Universal Studios Hollywood. Guests will queue up within an expansive garage-like structure before settling into one of four ride vehicles, designed to look like the iconic cars from the films. The ride vehicle modeled after Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger is currently on display at Universal Studios Hollywood.

The “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster will benefit from Universal Destinations & Experiences’ decades-long expertise in revolutionizing the development of the contemporary roller coaster across its global theme parks.

The ride will join Universal Studios Hollywood’s slate of unprecedented groundbreaking attractions, including the interactive land, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, featuring the critically-acclaimed “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” ride; “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” highly immersive land that features Hogsmeade™ village, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™ rides; “Jurassic World—The Ride”; Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” and “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem”; Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™”; “TRANSFORMERS™:  The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride,” as well as the theme park’s signature, behind-the-scenes Studio Tour attraction.

About Fast & Furious Saga: Over the course of eleven films that have stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and have earned more than $7 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures’ record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious Saga has become the studio’s most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise. Following 2017’s The Fate of the Furious, which debuted in theaters as the biggest global opening of all time, the blockbuster franchise expanded to a multitude of offerings – from toys and video games to an animated series and the hit spin-off title, Hobbs & Shaw. The tenth and most recent chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga, Fast X, raced into theaters May 2023.

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

Jump Ship Playable Demo Live Now

2025/06/12
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Keepsake Games, the Stockholm-based studio formed by developers from Hazelight, Mojang and Coffee Stain, is excited to announce that the playable demo for Jump Ship is now live as part of Steam Next Fest. Running from June 9th–16th, players from around the world are invited to take to the stars and experience all of the chaotic, spacefaring action that Jump Ship has to offer.

Jump Ship is a mission-based cooperative FPS, in which up to four players join forces to take on exciting, space-based, survival scenarios. Whether you are piloting the ship, engaging enemy vessels and strongholds in tense on foot combat, or exploring the galaxy by jetpack, each team member will play a crucial part in ensuring survival to make the next jump.

The game is set in a beautiful, handcrafted galaxy packed full of volatile planets and alien threats waiting to be discovered. Players will experience a world teeming with stunning visuals and cosmic dangers; with solar flares, meteor storms and hostile ships requiring players to constantly adapt in order to stay alive.

“Seeing the Jump Ship demo live on Steam is an incredibly exciting moment for the team.” says Daniel Kaplan, CEO of Keepsake Games. “We have poured our hearts into creating this game and we’re so pleased to give players an early taste of the action packed sci-fi adventure we have made. Our community’s feedback is so important to us, and we can’t wait to hear what the world makes of Jump Ship!”

The Jump Ship demo will be available for players to experience throughout the duration of Steam Next Fest. Following the event, the game is set to launch in Early Access this summer on PC and Xbox. Players can wishlist the game now on Steam and Xbox, join the official Discord to connect with the Dev team, or visit the official website for more details.