Author - Jerry Paxton

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed Out Now

2 weeks ago

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

The sequel to one of the most beloved indie games from the 2010s is here. tinyBuild (Graveyard Keeper, Kingmakers, ReStory) and developer Fair Play Labs (Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2) are thrilled to launch SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed today on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Xbox Game Pass for PC and consoles. SpeedRunners 2 brings the adrenaline-fueled, parkour-style racing of the original game to a new generation of players.

SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed is out now on Steam for $9.99, with a bonus 10% launch discount available for a limited time. The game is also available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch for $14.99, but console players can get the title for 20% off for a limited time (PlayStation Plus subscription required for discount on PlayStation 5). In addition, owners of the original SpeedRunners on Steam, PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo Switch can save an extra 10% when buying SpeedRunners 2 on those specific platforms. Finally, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers and Xbox users can try SpeedRunners 2 out with a free one-hour trial available today.

Too fast, too furious? The ultimate competitive platformer is back and better than ever! Become the King of Speed with the next generation of speedrunners in this fast-paced platformer that refuses to slow down. With the timeless formula of the original Speedrunners, Speedrunners 2: King of Speed offers new multiplayer modes that allow up to eight contestants to compete head to head online, as well as a single-player campaign featuring adrenaline-fueled boss battles and a story that expands on the original game’s lore. Master competitive platforming in 64-player elimination tournaments, a variety of multiplayer modes, ranked play, and couch co-op.

HUMANKIND 2 Announcement Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

In response to the interest generated by the HUMANKIND™ 2 announcement trailer, Amplitude Studios is releasing a behind-the-scenes video, offering players and media a closer look at the live-action production, practical craftsmanship, and visual effects that helped bring the trailer’s vision to life.

Watch the video making-of video here:

For a deeper dive into the creative process behind the trailer, visit the HUMANKIND 2 page on Amplifiers.

Experiencing history for the first time

Rather than observing civilizations from the outside, the trailer places viewers directly in the eyes of a newborn. Across nine distinct eras, audiences witness humanity’s journey unfold through a series of first breaths, first sights, and first encounters.

Filmed at Nu Boyana Film Studios in Sofia, Bulgaria, the production combined live-action filmmaking, practical sets, custom-made props, costumes, visual effects, and CGI to recreate thousands of years of history in just a few seconds.

Developed with BETC’s expertise

To create the behind-the-scenes trailer, Amplitude Studios once again partnered with BETC, the creative agency behind several previous HUMANKIND trailers. The production took place across multiple practical sets, each designed to represent a different era, with unique costumes, props, lighting, and performances bringing every period to life.

BETC also collaborated with LiveFX, a CGI and visual effects studio, to enhance several key moments in the trailer, such as the tornado, nuclear explosion, and space sequences. These elements were seamlessly integrated into the live-action footage during post-production to help bring the film’s most ambitious worlds to the screen.

Here are a few words from Benjamin Le Breton, Creative Director at BETC, about the creative vision behind our announcement trailer: “Our ambition was to condense the breadth of human history into 73 seconds without losing its emotional weight. Instead of telling a story about civilizations, we wanted audiences to experience them. Seeing the world through the eyes of a newborn allowed us to move across nine different eras and reminds us that while every generation inherits the legacy of those before it, each one also has the opportunity to redefine the future.”

Fosi Audio Unveils Four New Products

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Tech News

Nine years after launching with a mission to make high-quality HiFi more accessible,  Fosi Audio is marking its anniversary with an expanded product lineup that reflects how far the brand has grown. The company today serves more than three million users across more than 150 countries and regions, holds more than 100 patents, and is extending its approach to accessible HiFi across personal, desktop, home and gaming audio.

That growth has given Fosi Audio the engineering experience and global community to take its approach beyond the traditional HiFi system. As the ways people experience audio continue to evolve, Fosi is applying what it has learned from HiFi to more everyday listening scenarios, from a commute or desktop setup to gaming, streaming and physical media. The categories may be expanding, but the goal remains the same: Better Sound.

Marking the milestone are four new products designed for distinctly different listening moments: the Carbon12 In-Ear Monitor, ZH1 Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp, DISC Nano Portable CD Player and S3 Lite Streaming Digital Transport.

For personal listening: Carbon12 In-Ear Monitor

Carbon12 brings Fosi Audio’s warm, vocal-forward tuning to a lightweight portable setup. The world’s first UTPT™ pure carbon-fiber diaphragm, it’s 12mm carbon-fiber dynamic driver and TC4 titanium-alloy housing create a warm, vocal-forward sound, while its 37Ω impedance allows it to pair easily with a wide range of portable audio devices. Carbon12 is expected to be available in late September 2026 at a US MSRP of $149.99 / €169.99.

For the desktop: ZH1 Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp

ZH1 brings high-resolution headphone listening to PC gaming, music and entertainment setups. Its ES9039Q2M DAC supports up to PCM 32-bit/768kHz and DSD512, with up to 2000mW of true-balanced output. AI PEQ tuning, RGB ambient lighting, and flexible input and output options allow users to tailor the experience to their setup. ZH1 is expected to be available in late September 2026 at a US MSRP of $149.99 / €169.99.

For physical media: DISC Nano Portable CD Player

For listeners returning to physical media, DISC Nano brings the CD into a compact, contemporary listening experience as the world’s smallest portable CD player, combining the timeless appeal of physical media with modern portability and design. Its distinctive half-exposed disc design pairs CD playback with a CS43198 DAC, 3.5mm and 4.4mm wired outputs, Bluetooth transmission, and MagSafe compatibility for portable use. DISC Nano is expected to be available in late September 2026 at a US MSRP of $99.99 / €109.99.

For the home system: S3 Lite Streaming Digital Transport

Built specifically for listeners who already own a DAC, S3 Lite provides a straightforward way to add modern streaming capabilities without replacing the core components of an existing HiFi system. USB, optical, and coaxial outputs, along with support for eight streaming protocols, offer a flexible route to bring streaming into an established system. S3 Lite is available now at $199.99 in the US and €229.99 in Europe.

“Over the past nine years, we’ve seen how personal the way people experience sound can be,” said Ryan Huang, Founder and CEO of Fosi Audio. “It is part of someone’s commute, home system, desk setup, or the way they play and unwind. With these new products, we’re bringing Fosi into more of those moments while staying true to the pursuit that has guided us from the beginning: Better Sound.”

To celebrate its ninth anniversary, Fosi Audio is also offering special anniversary pricing across its website through October 5, 2026.

For more information on Fosi Audio, please visit: fosiaudio.com

NIU and Razer Announce Strategic Partnership

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Tech News

NIU Technologies (NASDAQ: NIU), one of the world’s leading providers of smart electric mobility, and Razer, the leading lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced a collaboration that extends Razer’s distinctive design language into the world of urban mobility. The collaboration launches with the FQiX x Razer Special Edition, combining NIU’s smart mobility expertise with Razer’s iconic design language to bring technology, self-expression, and community to riders.

Two Brands. One Frequency.

For more than a decade, NIU has redefined how cities move, building smart, connected electric two-wheelers for riders who expect more. Razer has built a global community around gaming culture, performance, precision, and an aesthetic that is instantly recognizable.

The FQiX x Razer Special Edition represents the meeting point of these two communities. NIU brings the engineering, smart connectivity and mobility platform riders depend on, while Razer brings its iconic design language and a global community of gamers who demand the best — on and off the street.

“The FQiX x Razer Special Edition marks a new design direction for NIU, one that speaks directly to the next generation of riders,” said Sieghart Michielsen, Director of International at NIU Technologies. “Our platform is proven, our connectivity is class-leading and pairing that with Razer’s iconic aesthetic gives riders something the market has never seen before: a vehicle that delivers an exceptional price-to-performance ratio without compromising on style or technology.”

“At Razer, we are always looking for brand partnerships that echo the same values we stand for: bold ideas, innovation, performance, and a deep connection with our community. NIU shares our passion for pushing boundaries and creating experiences that are both functional and expressive. This collaboration allows us to bring Razer’s distinctive lifestyle and design DNA into a new category, extending the culture our community loves from the gaming setup into the way they move through their everyday urban lives,” said Addie Tan, Global Head of the Lifestyle Division at Razer.

Performance and Technology

The FQiX x Razer Special Edition delivers a riding experience that is entirely its own: whisper-quiet, smooth, and immediate, in a way only electric power allows.

NIU’s engineering delivers a connected riding experience built around smart mobility. Through the NIU Link Crown architecture, riders can access riding data and navigation through the 5” TFT dashboard, stream music through Bluetooth speaker integration, and stay protected with built-in GPS tracking and anti-theft features.

The vehicle offers up to 110 km of range and features an IPX7 waterproof battery with up to 4,032 Wh of total energy capacity. The FQiX x Razer Special Edition also features Razer-inspired design elements throughout the vehicle, bringing the brand’s signature aesthetic into a new category beyond traditional gaming hardware.

Pre-Order Details

Starting September 2, 2026, the FQiX x Razer Special Edition will be available for online pre-order exclusively in Europe through October 11, 2026. Available in both an L1e and an L3e variant, the Special Edition covers riders across license categories. Pre-order customers will receive priority delivery, with first units scheduled to ship in Q4 2026. Every pre-order includes a Razer Rogue V4 Gaming Backpack at no additional charge.

For more information, visit niu.com.

NASCAR 26 Dev Diary Details Career Mode and More

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

NASCAR and iRacing Studios have released a new developer diary trailer for NASCAR 26, the newest game in the franchise launching September 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam. Watch today’s new developer video and discover more about the improved career mode featuring weekly strategic planning that follows you throughout your driving career and new details about The Chase, a new customizable standalone mode where you fight for a championship over the last 10 races of the season against the field of your choice. Fans will also find out more about the impact of the new Peak Performance feature, the revamped paint kit, new and improved driver ratings, side drafting, graphical improvements, and more!

ABOUT NASCAR 26

NASCAR 26 will build upon the success of NASCAR 25, developed by iRacing, which launched on PC and consoles last fall. This year’s game, which features NASCAR star Kyle Larson as its cover driver, once again includes four NASCAR series – the NASCAR Cup Series, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, Craftsman Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series – with real drivers from each series. This year’s title adds a groundbreaking new dynamic track feature that evolves over the course of every race weekend, cross-platform multiplayer, a new Peak Performance training mode and more, making it the most authentic NASCAR experience ever delivered on console.

Built in collaboration with NASCAR and powered by iRacing Studios’ industry-leading simulation technology, NASCAR 26 continues the franchise’s commitment to delivering an authentic representation of the sport both on and off the track.

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, Screenshots / Photos

The highly anticipated opening of Halloween Horror Nights kicked off at Universal Studios Hollywood last night with a star studded red carpet to usher in the popular seasonal event that unearths eight all-new and returning haunted houses, an array of frightening scare zones, the return of its popular Terror Tram experience and “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” live stunt show.

Halloween Horror Nights continues September 4-6, 10-13, 17-20, 23-27; 30; October 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-31; November 1, 2026.

At a glance, Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood features the following experiences:

HAUNTED HOUSES:

“Sinners” based on Warner Bros’ Pictures Academy Award-winning film
“Stranger Things” based on the fifth season of Netflix’s iconic series
“Hellraiser” inspired by the first three films
“Evil Dead Burn” based on the sixth film in New Line Cinema’s Evil Dead franchise
“Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness” featuring the legacy of the metal rock star
MGM’s “Killer Klowns from Outer Space” traps guests in a frightening funhouse of murderous clown-like creatures.
Original haunted house “KILLceañera: Music by SLASH” continues the tradition of showcasing Latin American myths and legends. Grammy® Award-winning guitarist and songwriter SLASH composes an original score for the house featuring Spanish guitar and an exclusive song titled “15 Candles.”
“Dead, Deader, Deadest,” an original haunted house, takes guests on a tour of an abandoned funeral home where disturbing acts once took place.

TERROR TRAM:

The infamous Terror Tram returns with an all-new host, Art the Clown, in “Terror Tram starring Art the Clown,” who hijacks the tram for his own holiday celebration. Metal band ICE NINE KILLS creates new music for the experience, putting a dark twist on classic Christmas songs.

SHOW:

“The Purge: Dangerous Waters” stunt show returns to the WaterWorld venue for a fiery quest to survive the night.

SCARE ZONES:

All-new immersive scare zone, “Fortnitemares,” based on Fortnite’s signature in-game event brings new characters and horror-themed gameplay together.
“Hackerz” scare zone features a group of deranged chainsaw killers.
“El Circo de la Muerte” scare zone centers on the 1930’s circus and sideshow acts that traveled across Mexico – but with a terrifying twist.
Scare zone “Blood Bog,” where moss monsters roam the bogs and bayous
Ever-popular “Murder of Crowz” returns as a scare zone with dad, mom and baby crow flocking to the nest.

SCAREACTOR ENCOUNTERS:

Art the Clown also lurks around the theme park in the most unsuspecting of places.
For those whose only wish is to meet Nikki, the iconic main character from Focus Features and writer-director Curry Barker’s breakout horror blockbuster, Obsession, guests may find themselves face-to-face with the latest victim of the One Wish Willow’s terrifying curse.

Red Carpet Photos

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are now available. This year’s event runs for a record 42 nights with eight haunted houses, Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and more. Tickets include General Admission, the Early Access Ticket, which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. The Day/Night Ticket, After 2 P.M. Day/Night Ticket, Universal Express Ticket and R.I.P Tour will all include access to the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

Guests can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™.” Also, Death Eaters™, Lord Voldemort’s most loyal followers, will roam “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™,” beginning in the early evening.

For more information and to purchase tickets to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.

BioEden Official Launch Trailer

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

BioEden, a new game by Broken Arms Games and Focus Entertainment, is blooming today, launching on Steam, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Settle into a soothing management experience, enhanced by a colorful solarpunk setting, and let the soft sounds of nature enfold you as you tend to your planet.

The planet needs you, Keeper!

Take your first steps as a Keeper, a specialist entrusted by the Cosmic Collective to bring life back to a world quietly waiting to be healed. Design and nurture a living ecosystem of interconnected domes, each a reserve carefully balanced to meet the Collective’s demands. Manage your resources mindfully, develop your progression trees, and slowly watch a self-sustaining world take shape around you.

Inside your domes, you’ll welcome back dozens of extraordinary species, each with its own needs. Gather DNA samples and carefully tend to the conditions each animal requires before releasing them into the wild.

Wander the planet at your own pace, uncover the mystery of the Great Unraveling, and turn these wastelands into warm edens where flora and fauna can bloom once more!

BioEden is available now on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S & Nintendo Switch 2.

Razer Unveils Clio X THX Spatial Audio Wireless Speaker Head Cushion

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Clio X, an essential wireless speaker head cushion that brings rear surround sound to virtually most high-back gaming chair.

Debuting at PAX West 2026 (Sep 4 to Sep 7), the Razer Clio X combines THX® Spatial Audio with Razer™ HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz wireless, bringing premium rear-channel immersion to more gamers than ever before.

With immersive sound, wireless freedom, and broad compatibility, the Razer Clio X is more than an accessory – it’s what transforms most gaming chair into an enhanced audio experience.

Hear What’s Behind You

At the core of the Razer Clio X is an integrated near-field speaker design with dual 38mm full-range drivers and 55mm passive radiators, angled directly toward the listener’s ears to deliver focused, immersive audio from behind.

Powered by THX Spatial Audio, acoustic widening modes create a broader, more realistic soundstage, bringing greater depth and spatial awareness to games, movies, and music without requiring a headset.

Wireless Freedom, Zero Compromise

A built-in USB Type-C cable also stores neatly within the rear cushion pouch, ensuring a clean, clutter-free setup.

Razer Clio X delivers ultra-low-latency wireless audio through Razer™ HyperSpeed 2.4 GHz, freeing users from console or PC cabling. It can be powered by any USB-C PD 2.0 power bank (not included) for up to 40 hours of wireless use, with actual battery life varying by power bank capacity and usage. At the same time, a built-in USB Type-C cable stores neatly inside the rear cushion pouch for a clean, clutter-free setup.

Designed for broad compatibility, the plush, supportive foam head cushion features an adjustable 30–65 cm nylon strap that fits most high-back gaming and office chairs, making it a comfortable, versatile addition to any setup.

One Rear Speaker, Multiple Ways to Play

The Razer Clio X can be used as a standalone primary speaker for headset-free gaming, movies, and music, or paired in Surround Mode with an existing soundbar or 2.0/2.1 speaker system to create a rear surround audio experience powered by THX Spatial Audio.

For more information on the Razer Clio X, please visit: https://rzr.to/clio-x.

Trash Goblin Update 1.6 & PowerWash Simulator 2 Crossover

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

“Best Small Studio” indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios has unleashed the latest update to their fan-favourite wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin. The 1.6 “Spick and Span” update introduces a host of community-requested features and improvements, alongside a special crossover with PowerWash Simulator 2, adding a new gnome trinket from the beloved cleaning series. Trash Goblin is also now available as part of a Steam bundle with PowerWash Simulator 2, giving players the chance to pick up both cosy experiences together.

Chief among the new features is the Trinket Finder, which allows you to find lost trinkets or just locate something specific. Now if you’re looking for something that’s fallen down the back of your bed, or become hard to reach behind the Soak Tub or Customer Bell, you’ll have an easy way of sniffing it out. It’s also just super handy to find things in busy areas, or when you’re not sure what is where in your busy shop.

On the technical side the game now properly supports ultra widescreen monitors, and we’ve also made changes to how the system writes to save files so corruption should be a thing of the past, and proper messaging is in place for any existing corrupted files..

Other quality of life changes include loads of fixes and tweaks for our mercy timer system, determining which trinkets are prioritised for the player in their sack, and there have been fixes to stop NPCs asking for things you’ve already sold, and they’re no longer refusing to accept trinkets either. Spilt Milk Studios also confirmed that Trash Goblin is coming to mobile, with an iOS and Android version planned to bring the cosy restoration experience to players on the go.

“We massively expanded Trash Goblin with its Artist of Brimhaven DLC and the 1.5 in May, but we’re constantly learning from our community about what we can do to make being a trash goblin an even more relaxing experience,” said Andrew Smith, Creative Director at Spilt Milk Studios. “Much like our titular goblin friend, we’re tinkerers too, and we want to ensure we’re giving back to the community by evolving Trash Goblin into the best game it can be. So thank you all for your feedback, as we continue to expand Trash Goblin into its ultimate form.”

METRO 2039 Launches on Feb 4 2027

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Developer 4A Games revealed today during the PlayStation State of Play that the long-awaited next chapter in the METRO saga, METRO 2039, will launch simultaneously on all platforms on Feb. 4, 2027.* The showcase premiered the first look at console gameplay, captured exclusively on PlayStation 5 Pro running at 4K 60FPS with ray traced visuals. At launch, a Performance Mode with 4K 60FPS and ray tracing will be available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 5 Pro, and XBOX Series X consoles. More details about METRO 2039’s technical specs and graphical modes will be revealed in the coming months: https://www.deepsilver.com/games/metro2039

Watch the release date trailer here:

The trailer showcases The Stranger exploring a ruined apartment block in post-apocalyptic Moscow, highlighting the raw gameplay, environmental detail, kinetic combat, and the technological advances that have been made to the 4A Engine since 2019’s METRO Exodus. 4A Games’ impressive new gameplay comes just days after METRO 2039 was awarded “Best Visuals” in the gamescom awards and secured the most award nominations of any title at the show.

To help players hone their survival skills before METRO 2039 launches next year, 4A Games is happy to announce that METRO Exodus is available now in the PlayStation Plus Extra Game Catalog.

METRO 2039 is available to wishlist now on PlayStation, XBOX, Steam, and Epic Games Store, with pre-orders going live later this year. Players can also register their interest in the Collector’s Edition featuring a wearable Replica Spartan Helmet.

Missed out on the latest METRO news? Be the first to learn more by registering for updates at METRO2039.com and follow us on X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Bluesky with @MetroVideoGame. To find out more about 4A Games, please visit the official website at www.4a-games.com.

METRO 2039 is developed in Ukraine, amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion, and in Malta. 4A Games continues to support its homeland and team members in Ukraine in every possible way. If you wish to contribute, we can recommend the Official Fundraising Platform of Ukraine: United24: https://u24.gov.ua/