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Jaws 50th Anniversary Edition Coming To Disc and Digital June 17

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News

JAWS made history in 1975, turning a young Steven Spielberg into a household name and boldly establishing the summer blockbuster spectacle that revolutionized the film industry. Winner of three Academy Awards®, including Best Original Score, JAWS has become a global phenomenon, and half a century later, it still holds a grip on audiences around the world. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment celebrates this cinematic milestone with the JAWS 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION, available on June 17, 2025 in 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™ and Digital. This Combo Pack features the never-before-seen documentary, JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY, a brand-new look at the making and legacy of the film directed by Laurent Bouzereau and from National Geographic, in partnership with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Documentaries, Nedland Media, and Wendy Benchley. The disc and digital include over five hours of bonus features with an inside look at the making of the film, deleted scenes, original on-set footage, and much more! JAWS will also be available in an all-new limited edition SteelBook with never-before-seen artwork.

When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town’s chief of police (Roy Scheider), a young marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw) embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again. Featuring an unforgettable score that evokes pure terror, JAWS remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in motion picture history.

JAWS @ 50: THE DEFINITIVE INSIDE STORY:

  • Steven Spielberg shares an authorized look inside the story of JAWS in this documentary. From Peter Benchley’s epic novel to Spielberg’s film, JAWS continues to influence pop culture, cinema and shark conservation. With interviews from Hollywood’s most influential directors and shark scientists, the legend of JAWS is endless.

BONUS FEATURES ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DIGITAL INCLUDE:

  • Deleted Scenes and Outtakes – Over 13 minutes of content
  • The Making of JAWS – An insider look into the making of this classic film, this original full-length documentary is filled with exhaustive cast and crew interviews, archival footage, outtakes, and much more!
  • JAWS: The Restoration – An in-depth look at the intricate process of restoring the movie.
  • The Shark is Still Working: The Impact and Legacy of JAWS – A fan-made documentary that focuses on the many ways JAWS has helped shape elements of pop culture and influence a generation of filmmakers.
  • JAWS Archives
    • Storyboards
    • Production Photos
    • Marketing JAWS
    • JAWS Phenomenon
  • From the Set – Available on Disc only
  • Theatrical Trailer

Splitgate 2 Open Beta Teaser Trailer

2025/04/29
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News, Xbox Series X News

1047 Games is ready to welcome you to Splitgate 2, the greatest sport of the future, with the highly anticipated portal-filled first-person shooter’s Open Beta on May 22.

The unique free-to-play shooter arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, with crossplay across all platforms.

Today’s Splitgate 2 Open Beta Teaser previews some of the massive amount of new content. Catch it on YouTube here:

As shown in the teaser, the Open Beta will have:

  • a 25+ Weapons – featuring the brand new Borealis, an energy carbine power weapon
  • a 15+ Maps – including two new massive 24-Player Onslaught maps, Drought and Fracture
  • a 10+ Modes – with fan-favorite Takedown making its triumphant comeback, where teams battle to eliminate all members of the opposing team before they can respawn

And the devs at 1047 Games also teased the idea of “infinite” maps. They promise to reveal exactly what that means soon, along with a full breakdown of all of the other content in Splitgate 2’s Open Beta, closer to May 22.

Ready to lock in? The Open Beta is packed with so much content—and this is only beta… Splitgate 2 is just getting started.

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2918300/Splitgate_2

Epic Games Store: https://store.epicgames.com/p/splitgate-2-a07c96

PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/1001001

Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/splitgate-2/9pf5q1b0fhsl

Funcom Announces Large-Scale Beta Weekend for Dune: Awakening

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

When Dune: Awakening launches on June 10, players will be free to immerse themselves in the rich and imaginative world created by Frank Herbert and brought to life by Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Entertainment’s award-winning movies. Before that, from May 9-12, players have a chance to dive into the large-scale Beta weekend to experience survival in the vast deserts of Arrakis, as well as most of Act 1 of the story.

Dune: Awakening’s cinematic storytelling is an essential thread in the full tapestry – the open world survival experience – rooting players firmly in the universe of the sci-fi masterpiece.

Whether your story begins with the Beta weekend or at launch, get a taste of the journey in the brand-new story trailer. Crash into a world shaped not only by the deadly environment, but also by mystic portents and ancient schemes.

Large-Scale Beta Weekend – May 9-12
From May 9 until May 12, the largest Beta yet will take place, with a huge number of new players joining compared to previous closed Betas. Players can get a taste of both spice and story in the large-scale Beta weekend, featuring the first 20 hours of the game and most of Act 1 of the story. Unlike previous Betas, this one has no NDA, meaning all information is open to share, and the game can be streamed for all to see.

Players have a chance to get access to the Beta weekend by going to Dune: Awakening’s Steam Page where they can wishlist and request access, or by getting one of tens of thousands of Beta codes that will be given out during the Global LAN Party Broadcast on May 10 All you need to do is watch!

Global LAN Party Broadcast – May 10
On May 10, players can catch the Global Dune: Awakening LAN Party Broadcast, streamed from both London and PAX East. Throughout this massive event, we will jump to many other locations around the world to check in with special guests (lineup to be announced). Viewers will enjoy lead developers discussing the game, and various content creators facing off against each other in an exciting in-game competition.

To get access to the Beta weekend, this is the place to be, as tens of thousands of Beta keys will be handed out during the broadcast to those watching. Keys can be used to get immediate access to the Dune: Awakening Beta weekend.

For those attending PAX East, come meet us for a chat and a special chance to play the game.

The Story Begins
“Find the Fremen. Wake the Sleeper.” This is the mandate given to you by the Reverend Mother, her deadly Gom Jabbar held at your neck. What follows is an odyssey across Arrakis, told through a rich cast of characters, with detailed cinematic cutscenes. Dune: Awakening pulls cinematic storytelling further into the multiplayer survival space.

Walk in the footsteps of the Fremen as you learn to survive the desert and uncover a past that the sands have buried. “Every person carries their past with them. Who are you?”

Pre-order Dune: Awakening now and play when it launches on June 10, or get the Deluxe or Ultimate edition for a 5-day head start and an array of exclusive in-game items.

ZHIYUN Unveils X100 RGB Portable Light

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Tech News

ZHIYUN, the trailblazer in filmmaking equipment, is thrilled to unveil the X100 RGB, a powerful pocket-sized lighting solution. The compact and portable ZHIYUN X100 RGB light provides professional full-color, smooth scene lighting – making it an ideal light source for video and photo creators.

Co-designed with acclaimed indigenous filmmaker, Cam Mackey, the X100 RGB light blends artistic expression with advanced lighting technology to empower today’s creators. ZHIYUN’s new MOLUS X100 RGB light was a bright spot at the NAB 2025 show in Las Vegas this April, attracting plaudits from influencers and industry professionals, and great interest even from casual users.

Era of Palm-Sized 100W RGB Light
ZHIYUN introduces its thinnest 100W RGB COB light with a heat sink thickness of less than 2cm, a total body thickness of approximately 3cm, and a lightweight design at just 384g. The X100 RGB features vintage-style leather with precision embossing, delivering exquisite texture and unparalleled craftsmanship.

Full-Color Brilliance, Creative Lighting
With high-power RGB film-grade light mixing technology, the X100 RGB light delivers vibrant colors with the brightness of a key light, providing a concentrated beam, with even light distribution. The vivid full-color output provides creative character lighting, and creates stunning, dynamic visuals on demand, with user-adjustable color temperature from 2500K to 10000K.

ZHIYUN “X” Series Professional Modifier Ecosystem
With the ultra-thin Mini Lens Reflector, a first-of-its-kind for ZHIYUN, brightness is increased by up to five times, reaching an impressive illuminance of 12,600 lux — equivalent to the output of 300W to 500W professional video lights. It delivers cinema-grade lighting, with even light distribution – ideal for professional shoots. Despite the light’s power, ZHIYUN’s innovative cooling system ensures stable, high-brightness output over extended periods, making it reliable for fast, high-intensity shooting.

The MOLUS X100 RGB is also compatible with three professional light modifiers for enhanced creative control. ZHIYUN Mini 4-Leaf Barn Doors feature a metal design and magnetic attachment, enabling effortless control over light shaping and reflection. ZHIYUN Spotlight Attachment delivers sharp projection with adjustable focus for a wide range of vibrant color effects to meet the demands of various professional shooting scenarios. ZHIYUN Softbox 40D offers a larger soft light area and enhanced color rendering.

The MOLUS X100 RGB features a ZY mount supporting ZHIYUN Mini light modifiers while also being compatible with Bowens mount modifiers.

All-in-One Portable Power System
The MOLUS X100 RGB features a detachable 55.08Wh grip battery that provides up to 34 minutes of full-power runtime. It also supports PD fast charging and DC adapter input, ensuring continuous, high-quality lighting.

Bluetooth Networking, Wireless Control
ZY Vega App supports multi-light Bluetooth networking control, remote real-time dimming, and group control of light settings, making scene setup easier.

Pricing And Availability
MOLUS X100 RGB (with ZHIYUN Mini Lens Reflector): $269

MOLUS X100 RGB Pro (with ZHIYUN Mini Lens Reflector, Mini 4-Leaf Barn Doors, and Softbox 40D): $449

ZHIYUN Spotlight Attachment: $99

For purchase and the latest updates on the MOLUS X100 RGB and ZHIYUN Spotlight Attachment, please visit:

ZHIYUN Store: https://geni.us/ZYPR-X100RGB

NETFLIX Reveals 2025 Summer Film Slate

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Beach days, barbecue grills, and a can’t-miss lineup of movies hitting Netflix soon — all things point to another unforgettable summer ahead.

This year, we’ve got something for every mood: Go to your happy place with Happy Gilmore 2, crack the case with the star-studded whodunit The Thursday Murder Club, strap in for the adrenaline-racing action of The Old Guard 2, get spooked by the horror of Fear Street: Prom Queen, or feel your heart pounding with the high-stake thrills of Tyler Perry’s Straw – and there’s so much more!

Prefer to be immersed in the real world instead? Look forward to thought-provoking documentaries that range from true crime to powerful investigative pieces.

Whether you’re planning a watch party with friends or searching for the perfect pick to keep you company poolside, beat the heat with our stacked slate of upcoming films.

Click HERE to read about this summer’s hottest movies – only on Netflix.

V Rising Update 1.1 Invaders of Oakveil Available Now

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Stunlock Studios is thrilled to announce that V Rising Update 1.1: Invaders of Oakveil is officially available now on Steam and PlayStation 5.

The vampire survival action RPG V Rising expands today with a new biome: Oakveil Woodlands, a once-peaceful forest now twisted by corruption. Players will venture into this eerie region, teeming with dangerous enemies, hidden secrets, and a deadly new invading force. At the heart of this invasion lies Megara, the Serpent Queen, and her fanatical warriors, the Venom Blades. Players must fight to reclaim their power, raise their castles, unlock the secrets of venom sap, and confront Megara within her ritual sanctum.

Alongside the free Update 1.1, fans can also look forward to the launch of the Eternal Dominance Pack, a new cosmetic DLC priced at €19.99 / $19.99. This exclusive pack offers players even more ways to personalize their vampire’s dark dominion and embrace their immortal style.

Update 1.1 Key Highlights:
  • Explore the Oakveil Woodlands: Venture into a deep forest filled with dangerous enemies and dark secrets. Uncover the hidden threats of a new invading force, Megara: The Serpent Queen and her devoted Venom Blades, as you fight for control over the heart of Oakveil
  • Castle Arena & Duels: Design custom arenas in your castle, set your own rules, and engage in risk-free, epic duels or team battles. Test your strategies without losing gear or challenge players around the world in one-on-one duels
  • Three New Weapons & Seven New Spells: Wield new weapons – Claws, Twinblade, and Throwing Daggers – each offering unique playstyles. Additionally, unlock seven new spells, including a powerful ultimate ability tied to Megara’s legendary shard necklace
  • Ascended Alchemy: Discover new body-enhancing elixirs from the Venom Blades, which will allow you to boost your combat prowess and enhance your magical abilities. Elixirs boost more than just attack power and spell power now, unlocking new strategies with greater variety!
  • Blood Reborn: Reworked blood types, including the new Corrupted Blood! Build the Blood Homogenizer in your castle, mixing bloods together and offering greater flexibility and customization in combat. Craft the perfect blood type to fuel your Vampiric conquest!
  • Fuse and Reforge Your Gear: No longer wait for the perfect drop! Use the Fusion Forge to combine and customize your weapons or jewels to create your ideal loadout
  • Improved Combat Mechanics: A complete overhaul of combat, including stat reworks, rebalanced gear, and deeper customization, giving players more control over their vampire’s progression
  • New Castle Features & Cosmetics: Enhance your vampire lair with new decor, craft directly from chests with Treasury Rooms, customize your production lines with the Gloomrot-inspired electrical routing, and upgrade your wood-cutting station for even more customization and efficiency
  • New Cosmetic DLC ‘Eternal Dominance Pack’: Available for €19.99 / $19.99, this new cosmetic DLC adds luxurious dark designs for your castle. Adorn your domain with gilded decor, golden cages, and opulent coffins, making your vampire’s fortress truly supreme
Check out the new Update 1.1 website for a complete overview:
www.playvrising.com/oakveil

PLAYISM Announces PAX East 2025 Lineup

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News, Trailers / Videos

PLAYISM, the Japanese publishing company known for bringing games from independent developers to players around the world, today announced their participation in PAX East 2025. Bringing six titles to the convention, the booth will offer the opportunity to enjoy playable demos and receive branded game merchandise. Visit PLAYISM at PAX East in Booth #1409, Expo Hall of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center from Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 11.

Additionally, the company hosted a newly added Spring PLAYISM Game Show on April 25 to showcase upcoming titles. The event kicked off with MC, NEKI and included Shunji Mizutani (PLAYISM) with special appearances from NAMARI KIRIN and video game industry veteran, Shuhei Yoshida. The stream included 13 brand new indie games across a variety of genres from dating sims, to a gun action game with pixel art girls, to a new title in the Touhou Project series, and more. Titles announced included: Behind the Frame x The Star Named EOS (Japan only), CATO, From Madness with Love, NIDANA, Nitro Express, Urban Legend Hunters 2: Double, and Valkyrie of Phantasm. Also included were titles which will be playable at PAX East including: Break Arts III, Glaciered, Mind Diver, MOTIONREC, Outrider Mako, and Skateboard Knight. Watch the Spring PLAYISM Game Show on the official YouTube channel and find out more at playism.com/playismgameshow/en.

The full lineup of PLAYISM’s titles available for demo at PAX East includes:

Break Arts III [PC – August 8, 2025]

Freely customize, strategize, and optimize the best out of the robots in Break Arts III developed by MercuryStudio! With near endless options, dive into the rabbit hole to design a robot best fit to race, battle, or both in this all-rounded robot competitive sports game.

Glaciered [PC – 2025]

Soar the seas at the end of time. 65 million years in the future, the Everwinter has frozen the planet over, and the oceans have been sealed under a thick layer of ice, where life continues to thrive under the sea. Developed by Studio Snowblind, become a Tuai—a species that evolved from birds—and explore the seas while fighting against threats to the Everwinter.

Mind Diver [PC – 2025]

Developed by Indoor Sunglasses, adventure into Lina’s mind to fix her memories and investigate a twisted case. Discover the secrets that lie in Lina’s subconscious and unravel the murder mystery, where the victim is love.

MOTIONREC [PC – 2025]

MOTIONREC is a puzzle action game, developed by HANDSUM, that requires the recording and replay of a player’s movement to progress through stages and explore the devastated world ruled by machines.

Outrider Mako [PC – June 23, 2025]

Take on the role of Mako on her quest to seek out and get deliverables delivered in this top-down view 2D action adventure game developed by Asamado Games. Jump into battle and jump on top of enemies to stop them with slime and goo in Mayoi, the world of the gods.

Skateboard Knight [PC – 2026]

Ride a skateboard and loosely save the world! Skateboard Knight is an action-packed RPG style roguelite developed by Maroru Games. Defeat enemies to level up and gain skills to make a stronger Knight. Players can acquire unique, powerful skills and use coins earned from each adventure to develop their country.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – Release Date Trailer

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

After two years in Early Access and four years of development, the Polish Questline Studio is ready to share its dark, first-person, open-world RPG with the world in its final form. Become a crazy alchemist or a blood-thirsty berserker: a blacksmith mage or a stealthy archer. Become who you want to be and play the way you want to play in this dark fantasy RPG, a love letter to all the genre classics.

Watch the Release Date Announcement Trailer to see what sort of adventure awaits you.

Follow the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1466060/Tainted_Grail_The_Fall_of_Avalon/), PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10009530), or Microsoft Store (https://www.xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/tainted-grail-the-fall-of-avalon-demo/9nql6tbgt1gc) not to miss the launch. You’ll also find the free demo available in all the stores, which should help you ease the wait until launch.

ABOUT TAINTED GRAIL: THE FALL OF AVALON

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is an ambitious open-world RPG that offers 50–70 hours of exploration in a dark reimagining of Arthurian legends. Players will journey into the heart of Avalon, a land shaped by 600 years of Camelot’s rule, to witness the epic conclusion of this era. The game delivers an unparalleled RPG experience, inviting players to dive into a richly detailed world of black magic, intrigue, and heroism.

GAMEMAX Unveils the BLADE CONCEPT ATX Gaming Chassis

2025/04/28
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Hardware News, News

GAMEMAX, an emerging brand of PC gaming components including gaming cases and power supply units, is thrilled to announce the BLADE CONCEPT ATX gaming chassis – our flagship gaming chassis featuring a visually striking lion-inspired design and an open-frame layout with a massive interior to support high-end configurations.

The eye-catching front panel features high-strength nylon weave meets metal for a perfect fusion of technology and aesthetics. It allows air to passthrough while trapping dirt and debris – an advanced dust filtering mechanism.

Striking Lion-Inspired Aesthetics

The GAMEMAX BLADE CONCEPT chassis sports an aggressive claw-style front panel design with RGB lighting. Inspired by high-performance gaming motifs, the RGB illumination emphasizes sharp angles and bold contours creating a one-of-a-kind chassis unlike anything else — an eye-catching look even in the dark.

Every aspect of the BLADE CONCEPT reflects precision engineering, constructed entirely with all-metal CNC machining, laser cutting, and high-precision molding. The result is a structure that’s both striking and structurally refined, merging artistry with durability.

Swappable Modern I/O

For connectivity, GAMEMAX has equipped the BLADE CONCEPT with a modern swappable I/O panel that can be placed on either the left or right side of the chassis – installed on the left by default. The I/O panel includes dual USB 3.1 ports and one Type-C Gen2 port.

Built for High-End Systems

The BLADE CONCEPT supports up to ATX motherboards with an included PCIe 4.0 PCIe Riser for vertical graphics card mounting. The chassis supports up to 360mm radiators and is perfect for custom liquid cooling.

Pricing and Availability

The GAMEMAX BLADE CONCEPT gaming chassis will be available for $240.99 SRP.
For more information on availability and pricing, please contact your local GAMEMAX representative.

To learn more visit the product page at the GAMEMAX website: https://gamemaxpc.com/x9-full-tower/5642.html