Author - Jerry Paxton

Nice Day For Fishing Launch Trailer

2025/05/29

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

Team17 Digital and FusionPlay today launch Viva La Dirt League’s quirky and hilarious RPG fishing adventure, Nice Day for Fishing today on Steam, PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch™. Explore the town of Honeywood, from their hit YouTube series, Epic NPC Man and discover what lies far beneath its lakes and oceans! Defeat bosses, muggers, and an absolute carp-load of fish!

Set in a universe that fans of Viva La Dirt League will instantly recognise, Nice Day for Fishing captures the charm and humour of the Epic NPC Man series, complete with familiar faces, classic tropes, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling.

Dive beneath the surface of lakes, oceans and an eerie underwater cave to battle aquatic creatures, level up, and gear up for even greater challenges. Your fishing rod is your weapon, your hat is your armour, and your jewellery gives you the extra boost you need to survive the depths. Unlock and upgrade powerful magic spells to turn the tide in epic boss fights—and when things get rough, a well-timed potion might just save your skin.

Your journey centers around Honeywood, a charming NPC village with plenty of personality. Help its quirky residents, take on quests, and upgrade your equipment or shops with the help of local tradesfolk. Whether you’re buying a new fishing rod, selling your catch, or chatting with familiar faces, Honeywood is your adventurer’s haven.

The adventure spans the surface and the shadowy world below. As you acquire better gear, you’ll unlock access to deeper regions, navigating pitch-black caverns, a boiling underwater volcano, a shimmering crystal cave, and the vast expanse of the open ocean. What looks like a simple lake at first reveals more depth as you improve your equipment, including the ability to freely navigate underwater, giving you full control of your hook to explore every corner and uncover hidden secrets.

It’s a Nice Day for Fishing, ain’t it?

Key Features:

· Explore the enchanting lands of Azerim – Journey from Honeywood Forest to the Azerim coast, where you’ll be tasked with quests fit for an Adventurer, meet characters straight from the Epic NPC Man series, and find new fish to catch.

· Epic RPG fishing battles – Engage in fearless fishing battles to increase your strength and unlock spells to use against your aquatic adversaries.

· Engage in the Ultimate Hero Experience – His rod is his weapon; his boat is his steed, and his hat is his armour. Every Adventurer deserves powerful tools for their quest! Rebuild Honeywood from materials dredged up from the seas and unlock merchants to upgrade your gear.

· Complete your fishing collection – Prove yourself worthy to the mighty fishing God by offering completed collections from each region at his statue and receive your blessings of powerful spells.

Nice Day for Fishing is available for $19.99/£19.99/€19.99 across all available platforms. For all your Viva La Dirt League goodness, you can pick up the Legendary DLC separately for US$4.99/£4.99/€4.99, or even reel in the Epic Edition which includes the Legendary DLC on PC and consoles. Fans can also pick up the standalone soundtrack on Steam for US$4.99/£4.99/€4.99.

Do you have what it takes to reach the deepest depths and fight the evil beneath Honeywood?

Razer Brings AI Game Dev Tools to Amazon Web Services

2025/05/29

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the upcoming launch of its innovative AI Game Developer Tools on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This milestone marks a significant leap forward for the company, bringing its powerful development solutions to the cloud to enhance scalability, accessibility, and innovation for millions of game creators worldwide.

With 3.32 billion gamers globally and a market projected to reach $424 billion within the next decade, the gaming industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Mobile and cloud gaming are lowering barriers to entry, while AI is transforming virtual worlds into more immersive, intelligent experiences.

Razer’s AI Game Developer Tools are purpose-built to meet the demands of this dynamic landscape, offering seamless AI integration tailored specifically for game developers and gamers alike. The new tools—Razer Game Assistant, and Razer QA Companion—are part of WYVRN, Razer’s next-generation AI-powered gaming ecosystem designed to accelerate and revolutionize game development.

Empowering Game Developers with AI-Driven Intelligent Automation

Originally introduced as Project AVA at CES 2025, Razer Game Assistant leverages advanced AI to provide real-time expert advice, personalized guidance, post-game analysis, and hardware performance insights. With the ability to be trained on genre- and game-specific data and integrated directly into gameplay, it enhances the player experience and ushers in a new era of interactive, AI-enhanced gaming.

*Example of a Razer Game Assistant Match Report*

Razer QA Companion is an AI-powered quality assurance (QA) tool that transforms game testing. Acting as an intelligent assistant, it automatically detects and logs bugs, crashes, and performance issues, freeing human testers to focus on gameplay. Its seamless integration with QA teams will boost bug detection efficiency, shorten development cycles, and improve overall game quality. Available as a plugin for Unreal, Unity, and custom engines using C++, QA Companion fits directly into existing workflows. Pre-built templates tailored to various game genres reduce the need for manual scripting, enabling faster QA setup.

*Example of a Razer QA Companion Bug Report*

To further enhance QA Companion’s capabilities, Razer has partnered with global gaming services provider Side to co-develop advanced tools for automated QA testing, leveraging Side’s expertise in quality assurance services offered worldwide. The collaboration aims to explore new methods of QA automation, driving greater efficiency and reducing time-to-market for developers and end users alike.

Scaling Innovation with AWS

Following a successful debut at the 2025 Game Developers Conference, Razer’s AI Game Developer Tools are now in beta testing with both AAA and indie game studios. As part of its vision to drive the future of AI Gaming, Razer is expanding access to these tools by leveraging AWS’s secure-by-design infrastructure—enabling global scalability and empowering developers to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and accelerate development cycles.

Built on Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) service from AWS, both tools—Razer Game Assistant and Razer QA Companion—are designed to integrate Razer’s choice of foundation models in a secure, efficient, and cost-effective way that leverages the scaling power of the cloud to meet the complex demands of modern game development. As a cloud-native solution, QA Companion will help accelerate testing cycles, improve bug detection, and enable faster game releases, empowering developers to deliver higher-quality games in less time.

“With the launch of Razer AI Game Developer Tools, we are excited to deepen our collaboration with AWS,” said Quyen Quach, VP of Software at Razer. “For two decades, Razer has led gaming innovation—and now, we are pioneering the future with AI. By combining our rapid prototyping capabilities with AWS’s cloud scalability, we are enabling the next generation of gaming creation and development. These tools will offer developers a powerful, cost-effective way to scale, reduce time-to-market, and elevate player experiences.”

“The gaming industry has pushed the boundaries of emerging technologies, reshaping how games are built and played,” said Gunish Chawla, Managing Director, Commercial Sector, ASEAN, Amazon Web Services. “Our collaboration with Razer showcases how building AI tools for gameplay coaching and QA testing on the cloud can help studios innovate faster, while maintaining quality, ultimately benefiting developers and players globally.”

Available Soon Globally on AWS Marketplace

Razer’s Game Assistant and QA Companion will soon be available on AWS Marketplace, which will allow developers quicker access to deploy Gen AI-powered tools that transform their game development. Through AWS Marketplace’s streamlined procurement process, studios can easily integrate these solutions into their development pipeline, accelerating innovation and time to market.

Find out more at https://www.wyvrn.com/razer-ai-gaming-tools/qa-companion.

Aquapark Tycoon Demo Now Available on Steam

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Just in time for the start of outdoor pool season, developer studio Boxelware is opening the gates to Aquapark Tycoon, at least for a sneak peek! From now on, players can dive into the refreshing fun and try out the new tycoon game from the indie developer – known for its successful debut title Avorion – through an extensive demo.

Get the Aquapark Tycoon demo now – click here!

The demo of Aquapark Tycoon offers plenty of fun for all fans of the genre! Players can prove their skills as aquapark managers and design a water park entirely to their own vision: from pools for young and old to spectacular slides and a wellness area featuring a wide range of saunas.

Key features of the Aquapark Tycoon demo version:

2 modes: Demo scenario and Free Play mode
4 pools to build and customize
5 unique slides, including a slide editor
3 saunas to design your personal wellness oasis
2 themed worlds: Pirates and Ancient Times
Included management features: staff, ticket prices, insights into visitor thoughts and needs

Boxelware released the demo version as part of the Cozy & Family Friendly Games Celebration 2025, running from May 29 to June 1. The demo will remain playable after the event.

The full version of the game will include additional features such as indoor area design, dynamic day and season cycles, expanded management tools, new theme worlds, and a wider variety of slides, saunas, and pools.

World War Z VR Announced with Trailer

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

The swarm is back for more! Today Saber Interactive revealed World War Z VR, a totally-new, first-person, single-player experience based on the blockbuster Paramount Pictures film and Saber’s best-selling game franchise, enjoyed by over 25 million players around the world. Launching August 12, 2025, on Meta Quest and SteamVR, World War Z VR faithfully reimagines the intense action of the original World War Z game to create the most immersive VR zombie experience ever. Take on hordes of up to 200 zombies on screen at a time, an astounding technical feat for VR which will put your skills to the ultimate test!

World War Z VR is available to pre-order today on the Meta Store and Steam for $19.99. All pre-orders come with the Golden Skin Pack, featuring four exclusive gold weapon skins.

Developed and published by Saber, World War Z VR is designed from the ground up to capture the series’ legendary scale and action for long-time fans and VR enthusiasts alike. Every gameplay mechanic of the original World War Z has been fully reimagined for VR to deliver a gripping sense of realism and excitement with each moment.

Take on hordes of undead across vast environments in three unique locations – New York, Tokyo and Marseille. Customize your challenge to suit your playstyle with a variety of characters, weapons, perks and difficulty settings to choose from.

Key Features

Battle Hordes of Zombies in VR: Endure overwhelming swarms of up to 200 zombies on screen at a time in the ultimate VR zombie experience!
Explore Immersive Environments: Navigate massive levels with total immersion across three real-world locations overrun by the undead – New York, Tokyo and Marseille.
7 Playable Characters: Select your operative and dive into each mission with your pre-selected AI squad. Equip a wide variety of weapons and perks to give yourself the edge over the most gruesome firefights.
Survive Epic Challenges: Zombies will adapt to their surroundings and your playstyle to hunt you down, while special infected enemies raise the stakes even higher. Choose from three difficulty modes and overcome all odds to live to fight another day!

Pre-order World War Z VR for Meta Quest 3, Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro, or SteamVR today to secure four exclusive weapon skins when the game debuts on August 12. Steam users can also pre-order a special bundle that includes both the new World War Z VR and the original World War Z featuring a 20% discount.

Twilight Wars Official Launch Trailer

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

It’s time to assemble your team and show capitalism who is boss. Twilight Wars, the debut title from Comrade Bear Games, launches today on Steam. Recruit your team of wildly different characters, plan your strategy, and pull off dangerous missions by the skin of your teeth in this tactical cyberpunk dungeon crawler.

Twilight Wars will task players with recruiting a wide range of characters to the Anonymous Arbitration Agency (AAA), each with their own opinions, personality, and objective, in order to destroy the corporations that have replaced governments. These personalities will dictate how well team members work together and force players to make some tough choices, resulting in a variety of different endings.

Not everything in Twilight Wars is just dangerous missions. Players will be able to customize their secret underground base with different rooms and modules allowing their agents to heal, train, and even return from the dead. The base of AAA is the heart of the organization and developing their home away from home will help agents succeed in their increasingly dangerous missions.

With a wide variety of mission types, including hostage rescues and multi-squad operations, players must adapt and assemble the right mix of agents and skills to succeed. Only through smart team-building and synergizing abilities can you hope to defeat the forces of unchecked corporate power.

Scaravan 66 Trailer Early Access Announcement

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

Lithic Entertainment is thrilled to announce that their high-speed car combat roguelike, Scaravan 66, will launch in Steam Early Access on July 16th! Be among the first to hit the gas, fight off devilish fiends, and help shape the game’s future alongside a passionate community of fellow drivers.

In the world of Scaravan 66, the road is treacherous, and the Devil herself is always watching. Play as Lucky, a greaser doomed to roam the asphalt of these haunted highways for eternity, unless you can break the cycle and make it to the end of the road. With each escape attempt, you’ll unlock rad new vehicles, powerful weapons, and electrifying abilities giving you that extra bit of horsepower to keep your ride locked and loaded for the next trip. But it’s not just about surviving— meet interesting folks during your travels to learn more about yourself and discover the found family you never had.

Scaravan 66 starts its engine on July 16th in Steam Early Access! Don’t miss the chance to put the pedal to the metal and help shape the future of the game by wishlisting Scaravan 66 today!

Dark Harbor Opens Its Gates For A Special Friday the 13th Event

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

Last fall, SoCal fan favorite Halloween event The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor returned after a four-year hiatus with new production partner Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group. This year, horror enthusiasts won’t have to wait to get their Halloween fix. It may only be June, but Dark Harbor is back once again with the ultimate Friday the 13th scare.

For one night only, descend into the Feast maze in complete darkness, each group armed with nothing but a single glow stick. Navigate the twisted kitchens and galley halls where The Butcher waits patiently for fresh meat. The maze ends with a brand new sick and surreal finale sequence, where guests witness the aftermath of his most horrifying banquet yet.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring Dark Harbor to the public beyond the Halloween season for the first time in the event’s history,” Thirteenth Floor’s Director of Special Projects, Brett Bertolino, states, “We look forward to bringing the scares and taking the intensity up a notch with the blackout version of Feast!”

In addition to the Feast maze, guests can sip sinister cocktails, grab eerie eats, and explore the Spirits of Dark Harbor and the ship’s historic Engine Room. Combo ticket holders will also have the opportunity to experience The Summoning of Samuel, a séance where the legend of B340 is resurrected in an interactive, actor-driven ritual. No other Dark Harbor attractions or experiences will be available during this special event. The electronic press kit can be viewed HERE.

This event is open to the public only on Friday, June 13th, 2025. Tickets are available now, beginning at $19.99 + fees, and are expected to sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased online at www.darkharborhalloween.com/friday13/. For more information and season updates, sign up at www.darkharborhalloween.com and follow Dark Harbor on Facebook and Instagram. The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor is located at The Queen Mary – 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach, CA 90802. On site parking is limited. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use rideshare or carpool.

ICBM: Escalation – Endless October DLC Out Now

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

ICBM: Escalation is welcoming its first DLC. Endless October plunges players into an alternate world where the Soviet Union never fell

What if the Cold War never ended, and the Soviet Union never fell? Endless October explores this “what if” scenario across 11 missions, beginning in 1950 and extending into the near future — the year 2047.

In this DLC, the Soviet Union emerges from World War II strong, cunning, and ruthless, determined to reshape the world through diplomacy, domination, or nuclear fire. Players will be tasked with raising the Red Banner over every continent, forging alliances, and thriving amidst war and conflict.

The expansion also introduces new Soviet and Russian-style player portraits, and marks the debut of cosmetic loadouts. Depending on the nation they’re playing, players will see appropriate counterparts on the battlefield — their Leopard 1s might appear as T-62s, their F-22s as Su-57s, and so on. Units are automatically represented using faction-specific models to better reflect the historical and stylistic context. Whether simulating Soviet dominance or leading a modernized Russia, players’ forces will look the part.

What’s new

A fully fleshed-out alternate history single-player campaign, featuring 11 missions spanning from 1950 to 2047
New cosmetic loadouts, including iconic Soviet units like T-62 tanks and
Su-57 fighter jets
New leader portraits inspired by Soviet and modern Russian aesthetics

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Achieves 3.3 Million Units Sold in First 33 Days of Release

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

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

In just 33 days since release, Sandfall Interactive’s video game debut, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has proven itself as a critical, artistic and commercial phenomenon with fans around the world.

Released on April 24, 2025 for both PC and console, the game has achieved numerous exceptional feats in a short space of time, resonating with new communities who have connected with the game’s story, gameplay, music, artistic vision and more. The debut project from the Montpellier-based studio Sandfall Interactive initially sold 1 million copies in its first three days of release, before going on to reach 3.3 million copies sold in just over one month; a remarkable achievement for an independent game and a brand-new IP. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is published by Kepler Interactive, the London-based video game company known for its curated lineup of bold, innovative games crafted with conviction – including the acclaimed Pacific Drive and Sifu and the upcoming third-person online action football game Rematch.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Key Facts & Figures

A critical success: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 holds a record user score of 9.7 on Metacritic, and a Metascore of 92 on consoles based on media critiques, placing it among the highest-rated titles in its category.
A commercial success: As of May 27, 2025, the game has surpassed the symbolic milestone of 3.3 million copies sold across platforms, not including additional downloads through Xbox and PC Game Pass subscriptions.
An audio achievement: The original soundtrack by the game’s lead composer, Lorien Testard, is also a success, with more than 33 million streams in its first three weeks of release, and a debut at the top of Billboard’s classical album charts, before reaching over 90 million streams as of today. The official music video for ‘Lumière ’ has also achieved over 2.8 million views on the official Sandfall Interactive YouTube channel alone, and the track has had over 13 million streams across all platforms globally.
A global community: Thousands of fans worldwide have engaged with the game’s online communities, creating and sharing their own story theories, fanart and musical covers, from China to Japan, Brazil to the United States, throughout Europe and beyond.
A feat for an independent production: The game was developed by a small studio made up of around 30 core team members, some of whom were working on a video game project for the very first time.
A strong collaboration: Published by Kepler Interactive, a London-based publisher and creative studio known for its carefully curated portfolio of bold, innovative games – crafted with conviction by creators who push the boundaries of the medium. Its critically acclaimed releases include Pacific Drive (1M units sold in its first year), Sifu (over 4M units sold to date) and Tchia (“Games for Impact” award winner at The Game Awards 2023). More recently, Bionic Bay ranked among the top 10 highest-rated games of 2025 and the highly anticipated Rematch is set to launch in June. Kepler continues to grow its eclectic portfolio, recently announcing it will support on the upcoming PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant, an immersive planetary defense simulator developed in collaboration with Bippinbits, creators of Dome Keeper.

CORSAIR Launches CORSAIR ONE i600 PC

2025/05/28

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Hardware News, News, Tech News

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, is proud to launch the CORSAIR ONE i600 PC, the latest compact powerhouse PC in the award-winning CORSAIR ONE PC line. Building on the success of the CORSAIR ONE i500, the new i600 delivers even more power, efficiency, and thermal performance—perfect for creators, AI developers, and gamers who demand cutting-edge capability in a space-saving form factor.

The CORSAIR ONE i600 takes performance to a new level with the GeForce RTX™ 5080 graphics with 16GB VRAM and Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor—both kept cool by individual 240mm liquid coolers that deliver quiet operation and brilliant performance. Equipped with 64GB DDR5 memory and 4TB NVMe SSD storage, the CORSAIR ONE i600 minimizes load times, streamlines AI workflows, and delivers seamless 4K gaming experience—encased in a sleek aluminum chassis that complements any modern setup.

A fully redesigned dual 240mm liquid cooling system ensures optimal thermal performance for both the CPU and GPU while maintaining quiet operation. The CORSAIR ONE i600 features an enhanced 120mm fans for precision airflow pathing to keep temperatures low under load. Complemented with Tri-spoke vent design, maximizing thermal efficiency by enhancing passive airflow and reducing turbulence resulting in a system that stays cool under pressure, enabling sustained performance during resource-heavy creative workloads and gaming.

Adding another layer of customization, CORSAIR Dashboard Software—a dedicated system monitoring and control tool—has been designed specifically for the CORSAIR ONE i600 PC. This intuitive application allows you to track system performance in real time and choose from cooling presets including Quiet, Balanced, and Advanced modes. For those who demand precision, Advanced mode enables full customization of thermal settings—empowering users to fine-tune cooling performance to match their exact needs.

The CORSAIR ONE i600 brings back the beloved customizable underglow and front-panel lighting, allowing you to instantly personalize your setup. The signature touch-sensor spotlight returns as well, illuminating the rear I/O panel for easy access to a wide range of high-performance connectivity options.

The CORSAIR ONE i600 redefines what’s possible in a high-performance compact PC, pushing the boundaries of speed, thermal efficiency, and user customization—all within an environmentally conscious design. Built with sustainability in mind, the CORSAIR ONE i600 PC features a recycled aluminum case and comes packaged in recycled material. The CORSAIR ONE i600 PC is available in two finishes: Metal Dark and Wood Dark. For those who prefer a natural touch, the Wood Dark variant includes an FSC-Certified real wood accent panel—offering a one-of-a-kind aesthetic.

Every CORSAIR ONE i600 is backed by a comprehensive 2-year warranty and supported by CORSAIR’s global customer service team, delivering peace of mind to creators, professionals, and gamers alike.

Availability, Warranty, and Pricing

The CORSAIR ONE i600 PCs with the GeForce RTX™ 5080 graphics are available now from the CORSAIR webstore in North America and the CORSAIR North America network of authorized retailers and distributors.

The CORSAIR ONE i600 PC is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.

Web Pages

To learn more about the CORSAIR i600 PC, please visit: https://www.corsair.com/us/en/c/gaming-computers/corsair-one

For a complete list of all CORSAIR systems, please visit: https://www.corsair.com/c/gaming-computers

For a complete list of all GeForce RTX 5080 systems, please visit: https://www.corsair.com/c/gaming-computers/nvidia/rtx-5080