Author - Jerry Paxton

Aksys Games Announces Anime Expo 2026 Panel

3 weeks ago

Aksys Games is excited to announce its return to Anime Expo 2026, taking place July 2–5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This year’s panel promises a look at what’s coming next from Aksys — new Japanese titles, exciting updates, and maybe a surprise or two you won’t want to miss.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Aksys for the first time, pull up a seat and join us for an inside look at what we’ve been working on.

What: Aksys Games Anime Expo 2026 Panel

When: Friday, July 3 @ 10:30-11:20 a.m. Pacific

Where: Los Angeles Convention Center, Panel Room 403AB

The panel will not be livestreamed. Attendance is free with a valid Anime Expo badge.

MicroProse Announces Updated Drone Sector Demo

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

The updated demo for Drone Sector is now available on Steam with new missions and features for players to try.

Drone Sector is a futuristic tactical gunship command game that blends the overwhelming firepower of close air support with real-time squad command. Inspired by platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 Reaper drone, players provide overwatch from above, guide allied troops through hostile territory, and complete high-risk combat objectives using advanced weaponry and battlefield awareness.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279440/Drone_Sector/

Rather than focusing purely on shooting, Drone Sector combines precision fire support with tactical decision-making as players coordinate ground squads, eliminate threats, and secure mission objectives.

The current demo includes two playable handcrafted missions and access to the game’s loadout builder, allowing players to experiment with a variety of weapon configurations while experiencing the core battlefield command loop.

Medieval Dynasty Full Stock Update Out Now

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

The popularity of the beloved genre-mix Medieval Dynasty, masterfully crafted by Polish development studio Render Cube and published by Toplitz Productions, shows no sign of waning. Thousands of players across PC and consoles venture into the extensive open world every day to try and build a life, either alone or in co-operative cross-platform multiplayer with up to four participants.

And there is no end in sight. Life across both extensive maps The Valley and The Oxbow will be greatly enhanced with the new free update “Full Stock”. Villages will feel more alive than ever with the addition of fully animated decorative workstations, where you can watch your residents actively tackle their tasks like laundry, processing lumber, churning butter and much more. There will be dozens of new decoration items, some of them based on elements you might have seen in other villages, such as chests, barrels or containers, wishing that you would be able to use them for your settlements. And now you can.

Another major addition is the „Storage Stacking“, which introduces a satisfying visual progression indicator. As you and your villagers gather and produce goods, you can watch your storage space and shelves fill up, giving you the ultimate visual payoff for a job well done.

To thank the dedicated community for years of valuable contributions to Medieval Dynasty’s development since its release, Render Cube commits to supporting the game well beyond 2026 and has unveiled a roadmap spanning to Q2 2027, filled to the brim with new exciting content drops.

Among the planned features and additions are the Wild Game update, which will bring legendary animals and serves as a prelude for the Hunting Set DLC, where you can craft legendary costumes and weapons, among other things. Furthermore, the Wild Game update will unlock additional content for gamers who own the Exquisite Set DLC.

The crown jewel of the new roadmap will answer the community’s biggest request: In 2027 the brand new map „The Backwood“ will officially launch, inviting you to venture beyond The Valley and The Oxbow, exploring a completely uncharted territory in the world of Medieval Dynasty.

More information and details about the planned updates and DLCs will be released in the coming weeks and months.

The “Full Stock” Update for Medieval Dynasty is available today on PC and current-gen consoles. Jump to the respective store pages for more details. Join our official Discord server for the latest news about Medieval Dynasty as well as the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

Korea. IL-2 Series Release Date Trailer

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

1C Game Studios announces the release date of Korea. IL-2 Series — August 4, 2026. The Early Access contents has also been unveiled. Starting June 25, 2026, all customers who have placed a pre-order will receive access to the pre-release version. Pre-orders are available on the project’s official website until the full release.

What will be available at the start of Early Access:

Museum. Players will be able to explore aircraft and other in-game objects, learn about their history and characteristics, view cockpit equipment diagrams, aircraft variants, paint schemes, piloting tips, animations, sounds, and use quick “FLY NOW” access with a selected aircraft.
Single Missions. A selected set of story missions with briefings will be available, based on existing game content and pre-configured scenarios involving in-game AI.
Mission Planner. The Mission Planner will include three basic mission types at the start of Early Access: Free Flight, Duel, and Dogfight.
Multiplayer. Multiplayer will be available with a large Team Death Match mission and several official 24/7 servers with different difficulty settings. Players will also be able to host their own Dogfight and Cooperative servers directly from the game, or use the dedicated server application.
Settings and Controls. We are preparing a more accessible setup experience, including detailed explanations for game options, a device mapping wizard for unrecognized controllers, and more than 70 control mapping templates with layout diagrams for different devices.
Graphics and Performance Options. Supported technologies will include FSR, DLSS, OpenVR, OpenXR, Indirect Ray Tracing lighting, and other available options.

During Early Access, the team will continue improving, expanding, and polishing the game based on the development plan and the feedback received from the community.

The first playable version of game will be available for exclusive hands-on at the Pimax booth #716 during FlightSimExpo 2026, taking place on June 12–14 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in Saint Paul, MN, USA.

Korea is a next-generation game of the IL-2 series. It is created on a new engine featuring updated damage and flight modeling.

Players will be able to fly eight aircraft of that era. They were recreated in great detail using real blueprints, photographs, and documents:

★ MiG-15bis
★ IL-10
★ Yak-9P
★ La-11
★ F-86A-5 Sabre
★ F-51D Mustang
★ F-80C-10 Shooting Star
★ F-84E Thunderjet

Apart from player-controllable aircraft, there are dozens of machines on the battlefield and in the air, such as B-29 bombers, as well as meticulously recreated ground vehicles, trains, and ships.

The action takes place on the largest map in the series’ history: more than 200,000 square kilometers. It is not a modern Korea but a region from the early 1950s that was reconstructed using historical documents. On the map, there are dozens of airbases with accurate layouts, hundreds of settlements, as well as ports and dams: all these places are connected by an extensive transport network.

For Honor Year 10 Season 2 – Unleashed – Out Now

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

For Honor’s Year 10 Season 2, called Unleashed, kicked off today, bringing a new Hero skin and bundles for Sohei, a terrifying throwback event, new Battle and Legacy passes (and rewards), and Hero Fests. In Unleashed, Khatun’s Peace rewards obedience and dooms the unwanted. When the Samurai clan hosts a feast, they unveil a statue of Khatun to show their allegiance, but it came with a price: old tools had to be discarded, and the Sohei went on a suicide mission. Against all odds, he survived, and a stranger gifted him an Oni mask to give him strength and courage to exact his revenge. He attacks the feast, maiming all in attendance.
Here’s a look at what this season has in store:

The Oni’s Wrath Hero skin and Bundles
A celebration of Unleashed and the return of the Survivors of the Fog event, this Sohei Hero skin is inspired by The Oni from Dead by Daylight and this season’s content includes:

The Oni’s Wrath Hero Skin and his weapon
The Oni’s Hunt Bundle, which includes The Oni’s Wrath Hero skin, the Bloodcurdling Scream emote, The Oni’s Craving execution, and the Blood Aura Mood FX
The Oni’s Hunt Deluxe Bundle, which includes Sohei and The Oni’s Wrath Hero skin, the Bloodcurdling Scream emote, The Oni’s Craving execution, and the Blood Aura Mood FX

There will be a Hero Trial when the skin releases, giving you a chance to try Sohei free for one week.
Throwback Event: Survivors of the Fog
Running from June 11 – July 2, this Dead by Daylight collaboration event will test your courage. A 4v4 PvP mode similar to Dominion, two teams will compete for capture points by controlling generator zones. However, instead of minions, the map will be haunted by the Trapper, a vicious and deadly fighter looking to prey on Heroes. Killing the Trapper will award you hard points, and reaching 1,000 points will break the opposing team. Prove your mettle as the greatest warrior by making it to the top of the event leaderboard.
New Battle Pass and Legacy Pass
A new season means a new Battle Pass and Legacy Pass, each filled with exciting rewards for players to unlock.
Battle Pass

Uncaged Beast Effect
Uncaged Demon Effect
Uncaged Turmoil Ornament
Uncaged Madness Battle Outfit
Uncaged Animosity Battle Outfit
Thug Life Traversal Emote
Hyper Ultra Combo Kick Execution
A weapon for each Hero
And more!

Legacy Pass

Cursed Divinity Effect
Cursed Overlord Effect
Cursed Desert Battle Outfit
Cursed Temple Battle Outfit
Cursed Longevity Ornament
Sarcophagus Escape Signature
The Jasmine Box Execution
One returning weapon for each Hero available in Y6S2, and one new weapon for each Hero released since then
And more!

Hero Fests and Hero Trial
Unleashed is also giving players a chance to try Heroes for free. The Hero Trial, featuring Sohei, will run from June 11-18. The three Hero fests, which will temporarily unlock the selected Hero, double XP gained, and include new executions are:

Nuxia – July 2
Valkyrie– July 9
Kensei– July 16

Play For Honor Unleashed today on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via the Ubisoft Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. You can also play with a Ubisoft+ subscription.

Shokunin Update For Sengoku Dynasty Out Tomorrow

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

The world of Sengoku Dynasty, a blend of settlement building, roleplaying and action adventure in a stunning open world, keeps growing. After adding a whole new archipelago with the Kanata Update in March and celebrating springtime with the Sakura update and DLC in April, development team Superkami and publisher Toplitz Productions are getting ready to unleash the new free Shokunin update.

Available on all platforms tomorrow, June 11, 2026, Shokunin adds dozens of new elements to the content rich world of Sengoku Dynasty’s feudal Japan. The gentle hum of the hive comes to Nata Valley. You can now master the ancient art of beekeeping and harvest honey or wax, adding sweet new produce to your production chains. To look the part, a traditional Beekeeper Clothing Set has been added.

From rugged foundations to delicate finishes, you now have even more achitectural control. You can fortify your houses with robust stone foundations and matching entrance ramps, or improve your roofs with traditional clay roof tiles. Paper-based doors and straw-woven fences offer unprecedented aesthetic variety to capture the spirit of the era.

For those walking the Way of the Warrior, two new legendary weapon sets, the Spirit of the Woods and the Sprit of the Sea will be available, adding even more variety to your arsenal.

The Shokunin update for Sengoku Dynasty will be available tomorrow on PC and consoles. For more information, please head over to the respective store pages, or join our official Discord server to stay updated on Sengoku Dynasty and the other exciting titles from Toplitz Productions.

Shokunin Update Content Overview:

Beekeeping
New building options: Stone foundations, clay tile roofs, new door types, etc.
New structures: Pottery Kiln Workstation, Beehives, Straw-based fences etc.
New Equipment: Beekeeper Clothing Set, Unique Masks (Bird, Cat)
New Items: Pottery, Honey, Beeswax etc.
Two Legendary Weapon Sets
Bugfixes

The Competitor Midas Touch Murasaki and Widow Editions Available for Pre-Order

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Peripherals News

Hyperkin, a global leader in video game hardware, announced today their highly acclaimed premium controller, The Competitor, will be coming to US gamers in three distinct new colourways, introducing the Midas Touch Edition, Murasaki Edition and Widow Edition, and they are now available to pre-order!

Expected to begin shipping as early as July 9, 2026, The Competitor Midas Touch (gold), Murasaki (purple) and Widow (red) Editions, expand the Hyperkin premium controller range to offer gamers designs to match their aesthetic and personal style. Whether they’re the latest addition to a PC gaming rig, destined to defeat foes on Xbox or the weapon of choice for gaming on streaming devices, The Competitor is designed to elevate the gaming experience with a host of advanced features.

Praised for its popular symmetrical thumbstick design, The Competitor forged a new path for PC and Xbox gamers. Twin Hall-Effect thumbsticks topped with either dome or concave thumbsticks caps, encased by metal glide rings and anti-friction gates. While stick drift is a pain of the past, The Competitor goes above and beyond when it comes to smooth movement, hardened durability and premium feel.

The controller of champions in regal shades of purple, gold and red, players will be going for gold with The Competitor. Triggers fitted with Hall-Effect modules providing unrivaled reliability, action buttons supported by durable membrane and a segmented D-pad that optimises precision all rise to the occasion, even in the heat of the moment. The Competitor features ultra-low-latency response and laser textured grip. With the twin programmable back buttons, integrated mic-mute and 3.5mm headset jack, The Competitor earns its title, commanding the action with every press of a button.

Available for pre-order today, The Competitor Midas Touch, Murasaki and Widow Editions will retail for an MSRP of $49.99 / €49.99 / £39.99.

To pre-order The Competitor Midas Touch, Murasaki and Widow Editions, please visit:

Midas Touch (gold) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCSHZP25

Murasaki Edition (purple) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H37RTXJ2

Widow Edition (white) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H37S7HF2

Focus Entertainment and Day 4 Night Announce Publishing Partnership for Bradley the Badger

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Industry News, Windows PC News

PULLUP Entertainment (FR0012419307 – ALPUL) – Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of the PULLUP Entertainment Group, is pleased to announce a major publishing partnership with Day 4 Night Studios, an independent developer founded by award-winning game creators, for the genre-bending and satirical action-adventure game, Bradley the Badger.

From its reveal at The Game Awards 2025, Bradley the Badger, was embraced by players and the gaming industry worldwide for its fresh approach and as a love letter to games. The game quickly became one of the event’s most anticipated reveals, ranking among the top 10 most wishlisted titles among all new announcements on Steam just one week after the show. Driven by the creative vision and extensive experience of its game directors, Christian Cantamessa and Davide Soliani, the title reflects Day 4 Night’s mission to deliver original, memorable, and genuine games.

Through this agreement, Focus Entertainment Publishing will support Day 4 Night in the worldwide publishing of Bradley the Badger, with the shared ambition to create a standout game, build on the enthusiasm already generated and delight players everywhere.

This partnership reflects Focus Entertainment Publishing’s ongoing strategy of supporting renowned talent, original creations and high-potential worlds, while further enriching its line-up of differentiated premium games.

“At Focus Entertainment Publishing, we support projects that carry a strong vision, a clear identity, and the promise of a unique experience for players,” said Vincent Chataignier, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Focus Entertainment Publishing. “Bradley the Badger immediately stood out through its tone, personality, and potential. We are very proud to partner with Day 4 Night, a studio founded by highly accomplished and experienced creators, to amplify the excitement surrounding this exceptional game and help it fully realize its potential.”

“With Bradley the Badger, we set out to create an adventure shaped by everything we love about games, their sense of wonder, their ability to surprise and the emotional stories behind them,” said Davide Soliani and Christian Cantamessa, Co-Founders and Game Directors of Day 4 Night Studios. “It is a project about imagination, creativity and rediscovering the spark that made us fall in love with video games. This is exactly the kind of original, sincere and fun experience Day 4 Night was founded to make. Focus Entertainment is the ideal partner for Bradley. They are known for their respect for creative talent, belief in bold ideas and ability to bring them to players around the world.”

More information on Bradley the Badger will be shared at a later date.

Avatar: Fire and Ash to Stream on Disney+ June 24

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

“Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the Oscar®-winning global blockbuster, will stream June 24 exclusively on Disney+. The third film in Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise, which was released in December, grossed $1.48 billion worldwide at the box office and won an Academy Award® for best visual effects.

Featuring thrilling action, grand spectacle, and unforgettable characters, the film was praised by fans and critics alike for its spectacular visual effects, dazzling new environments, and stunning new creatures. The story moved and inspired audiences around the globe, resulting in an unforgettable theatrical experience that remained in first place at the domestic box office for 5 consecutive weeks.

The film joins the Avatar Collection on Disney+, where fans can stream the first two installments along with the documentary “Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films.”

“Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which is directed by James Cameron and features a screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and a story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno, is produced by James Cameron, p.g.a., and Jon Landau, p.g.a., with Richard Baneham, Rae Sanchini, and David Valdes serving as executive producers. The film stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr., and Kate Winslet.

Solasta II Launches Character Creator Update

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Explorers throughout Neokos are gaining a whole new set of tools to shape their story, as Tactical Adventures have today released a substantial update to the Solasta II character creator – just in time for new players to take advantage of the 20% discount currently running as part of the Kepler Publisher Sale on Steam!

Forged directly from player feedback across the first 3 months of Early Access, the update brings deeper body customization systems, expanded facial controls, presentation improvements, and a slew of new ways for players to craft heroes that truly feel like their own.

EXPANDED BODY CUSTOMISATION

Whether creating a frontline tank, or a scholarly backline spell slinger, players can have greater control over how their character body presents:

New body-shape triangle control system, allowing players to blend and shape their overall body archetype
Individual sliders for more precise upper and lower body adjustments

DEEPER FACIAL CONTROL

New facial customization options add a great depth of control to finer details, with dedicated sliders added for:

Eyes
Nose
Cheeks
Chin

MORE WAYS TO BUILD AND SHARE YOUR PARTY

8 new presets for each ancestry/gender
Additional hairstyles
Voice pitching options with 5 new variations
New character save system, allowing players to easily show-off their best (and most cursed) character creations

IMPROVED PRESENTATION

Players will also see several improvements designed to better showcase their creations:

Overhauled camera and lighting
Overall flow of character creator reorganized for smoother experience
Lots of quality-of-life bug fixes across a variety of identified issues for character models

This update marks just another step in Solasta II’s ongoing Early Access journey, with future roadmap milestones, including multiplayer, still waiting for their turn in initiative to come.

About Tactical Adventures

Tactical Adventures is a development studio based in Paris, France, founded in 2018 with a commitment to bringing the tabletop RPG experience to life on screen. Led by industry veterans and lifelong tabletop fans, the team focuses on crafting deeply narrative-driven games within the RPG genre, supporting tactical-minded combat situations.

Their passion for immersive storytelling led to the creation of Solasta: Crown of the Magister, a project initially brought to life through a successful Kickstarter campaign, followed by a community-rooted Early Access. Tactical Adventures is currently working on Solasta II, the highly anticipated sequel currently in Early Access for PC.