Author - Jerry Paxton

World of Tanks: HEAT Erupts into Season 2 with Fire and Ash on September 2

3 weeks ago

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Wargaming today announced the launch of World of Tanks: HEAT Season 2: Fire and Ash. The season expands the HEAT experience with a new Agent, three powerful vehicles, a volcanic battlefield, massive 20v20 Conquest battles, the new Archive Battle Pass system, and a range of gameplay improvements.

Gambit is the latest Defender-class Agent to join the fight this season, built to hold the front line and punish enemies who overcommit. His passive, Feedback Loop, applies a stacking debuff to vehicles that damage him, eventually disabling their abilities, with stronger effects at close range. His Ultimate, Iron Curtain, deploys defensive drones that temporarily boost health and provide defensive buffs to Gambit and nearby allies, helping his squad withstand heavy fire.

Agent Gambit arrives with two unique tanks, both of which can be earned for free through the Battle Pass track:

M60A3E2 – Energized Plating temporarily boosts protection and track durability, while Blast Projectors unleashes a charged concussion blast against nearby enemies, trading greater damage for increased risk to the vehicle.
T-72SH – Disruption Field Generator scrambles enemy targeting systems, while Tesla Discs deploys devices that deal pulse damage and jam nearby enemies.

Following her debut at launch, Agent Ember receives her second vehicle, the M1150 ABV, a flamethrower-focused tank built for close-range combat that uses Line Charges and Incendiary Launchers to inflict heavy mid-range damage.

Season 2 also introduces a new map, Inferno One, a once-thriving town in an alternate-history Iceland where a catastrophic volcanic eruption has turned the landscape into a deadly warzone. The map’s safe areas constantly change shape as rivers of molten lava invade the battlefield, forcing players to adapt as the magma encroaches.

Battles are also getting bigger with a new 20v20 Conquest format, bringing 40 players together on a single map:

Same rules as the existing 10v10 Conquest, with twice the players
5 bases up for grabs at once
Unlimited respawns to get back in there and keep fighting
As with Plant/Defuse, these battles will run during peak weekend hours only at the start, and will be expanded over the course of the season

The Fire and Ash Battle Pass runs for the duration of the season. As with all seasons in HEAT, all rewards can be earned for free through regular play. An optional Premium Battle Pass is also available for 1000 HEAT-Coins, allowing rewards to be unlocked in any order.

Additionally, from Season 2 onward, each unfinished Battle Pass stays playable after its season ends, and every reward on it stays obtainable. This is called the Archive, and will remain active for future seasons, with Premium status remaining on a specific Battle Pass whenever it is purchased.

For more information, please visit: https://wotheat.com

EVERSPACE 2 Final Update Brings Steam Deck Verification and Console Optimization

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

In the wake of a recent Nintendo Switch 2 release, ROCKFISH Games caps off the eight year EVERSPACE 2 project by releasing a technical update across PC, XBOX, and PlayStation platforms. In addition to Steam Deck Verification, this free final technical update brings optimizations, community-requested bug fixes, and minor features to all versions of EVERSPACE 2. A special Steam sale is live with discounts across the franchise to celebrate the update’s release.

“This technical update caps off an eight year journey with EVERSPACE 2. Our vision for an open world spaceship action RPG began alongside the founding of our studio more than a decade ago and was realized in this ambitious project,” said ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade. “This has been a wild ride and we appreciate all the space fans who have come along for this journey. Thank you to every EVERSPACE 2 player out there who has enjoyed our game, left a review, shared the demo, and encouraged us to keep going.”

Today’s update includes optimizations, bug-fixes, and quality-of-life features developed during the Switch 2 port that benefit all platforms. Performance on Xbox Series S in particular has been improved. New handheld-specific UI updates improve readability on Steam Deck stepping the game to Steam Deck Verified status.

“The team here at ROCKFISH is turning their attention back to the future. Barring potential hotfixes and a few console-specific changes, this will be the final update for EVERSPACE 2,” said Schade. “We’re not done telling stories in the EVERSPACE universe or creating awesome action-packed space adventures. While it will be some time before we can reveal anything about our new game, I can’t wait to show our community of space game fans the incredibly exciting things we’ve been working on.”

EVERSPACE 2 is fully voiced in English and German and currently localized in thirteen languages, including English, Brazilian Portuguese, Czech, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, and Spanish.

The ROCKFISH Games team is a recent recipient of an eight million euro grant from the German Government to develop a new title within the EVERSPACE franchise. The final EVERSPACE 2 expansion, EVERSPACE 2: Wrath of the Ancients, won Best Audio Design at the Deutscher Computerspielpreis.

Star Trucker Launches Brand New Update

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Swedish indie publisher Raw Fury and developer Monster & Monster released a new update for their interstellar trucking simulator Star Trucker, in celebration of the game’s 2 year anniversary.

The Business Ventures #2: Plants & Post update introduces new experts on the road: the Specialist Courier, a free unlock that introduces a range of jobs themed around mail and new customization rewards, and the Cultivation Expert, a premium venture that can be unlocked as part of the new DLC, Cultivation Content Pack. This Expert unlocks a new set of jobs and rewards, and offers unique trailers and cargo to haul.

In Star Trucker, players tame the most open road of them all – space – in a true Americana-inspired retro sci-fi fashion. Players will be able to explore expansive worlds, overcome the challenges and opportunities with zero-g truck physics, skill up their mastery over hauling different types of goods and upgrade their truck to complete their jobs faster and more efficiently.

MOANA Arrives on Digital Sept. 8 and 4K, Blu-ray and DVD Oct. 6

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News

Be the first to join Moana and Maui as they voyage beyond the reef of Motunui when Disney’s live-action reimagining of “Moana” arrives on premium digital platforms September 8, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango. Families can experience the unforgettable songs and breathtaking visuals as the epic story is brought to life like never before when “Moana” arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD on October 6.

With broad family appeal and an irresistible soundtrack, Disney’s “Moana” is Verified Hot by Rotten Tomatoes® and earned an A- CinemaScore®. Families will have the chance to dive even deeper into the world of “Moana” with a slate of exclusive bonus features that extend the fun beyond the film, including a sing-along version of the movie, a behind-the-scenes look at costume designer Liz McGregor’s work and exclusive interviews with the cast and filmmakers. The digital and Blu-ray release also includes an up-close look at the film’s choreography, the making of the village of Motunui and more, offering laughs, surprises and an exclusive look at the world-building of “Moana.”

Arriving on October 6 is a limited-edition 4K UHD SteelBook®, with special packaging featuring Dwayne Johnson as the shape-shifting demigod Maui and breakout star Catherine Lagaʻaia as the fearless wayfinder Moana, alongside her pet pig, Pua, and her perpetually confused rooster, Heihei.

No voyage would be complete without all three of Moana’s epic adventures available in one unforgettable 3-Movie Collection! For the ultimate family viewing experience, fans will soon be able to own Disney’s live-action “Moana” along with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana” and “Moana 2” in digital bundles on September 8 and DVD bundles on October 6.

Film Synopsis

In Disney’s live-action reimagining of the beloved animated adventure, Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) answers the Ocean’s call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

Bonus Features*

“Moana” Bonus Features Include:

Sing Along With the Movie – Sing along with the movie.
First Light – The journey to making a live-action “Moana” begins. We meet the cast and crew who share what this opportunity means to them and their culture.
It Calls Me – After an extensive search across the Pacific, the filmmakers find their Moana in Catherine Lagaʻaia, a young performer from a Samoan family of artists living in Australia.
Whole Family Proud – Rena Owen (Gramma Tala), John Tui (Chief Tui) and Frankie Adams (Sina) reflect on portraying the emotional foundation of Moana’s world — the family and community that shape her journey.
Motunui – Production designer John Myhre brings together a team of artisans and cultural experts to build the village of Motunui.
Move As One – Choreographer Tiana Nonosina Liufau returns to the world of “Moana” after contributing choreography to the original animated film.
Island Fashion – Costume designer Liz McGregor is tasked with translating the iconic costumes from the animated film into live-action.
Voices Return – Lin-Manuel Miranda reunites with longtime collaborators Mark Mancina and Opetaia Foaʻi to bring the music of “Moana” into live-action, reimagining both the original songs everyone loves and a new song “Along The Way.”
Song Selections:
- “Tulou Tagaloa”
- “An Innocent Warrior”
- “Where You Are”
- “How Far I’ll Go”
- “We Know The Way”
- “How Far I’ll Go (Reprise)”
- “You’re Welcome”
- “Shiny”
- “Along the Way (Malaga Ki Ei)”
- “I Am Moana (Song of the Ancestors)”
- “Know Who You Are”
- “We Know The Way (Finale)”

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Steam Players Invited to Massive Multiplayer Demo Playtest for Ashes of the Singularity II

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

Stardock today announced a limited-time Public Multiplayer Demo Playtest for Ashes of the Singularity II, running September 8–14, 2026 on Steam.

Players will be able to command either the United Earth Forces (UEF) or the Post-Human Coalition (PHC) across a selection of multiplayer maps, battling other commanders head-to-head or joining forces in team matches.

Since the game’s Steam Next Fest demo, the development team has continued refining Ashes of the Singularity II based on player feedback, with improvements across gameplay, balance, performance, and multiplayer.

“We learned a lot from players during our Steam Next Fest demo, and we’ve continued to refine and improve Ashes of the Singularity II based on that feedback,” said Adrian Wright, Vice President of Entertainment at Stardock. “This playtest gives us the opportunity to put those improvements to the test while focusing on multiplayer performance, balance, and stability ahead of release. We’re looking forward to getting more players into matches and seeing how the game holds up at scale.”

Built for battles involving massive armies across sprawling battlefields, Ashes of the Singularity II expands the series with new factions, units, strategic options, and large-scale competitive and cooperative multiplayer.

Wishlist Ashes of the Singularity II now and join the Public Multiplayer Playtest on Steam September 8th through the 14th:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3499790/Ashes_of_the_Singularity_II/

For more information, visit www.ashesofthesingularity.com.

STEELSERIES x KONTROLFREEK Unveils the Fall 2026 Cozy Collection

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Peripherals News, Tech News

SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, is leading the way in defining a “gaming lifestyle.” The worldwide brand creates industry-defining esports and gaming peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality.

The brand announced two new Matcha and Yuzu colors for its award-winning Arctis GameBuds™. Crafted for a versatile lifestyle and engineered to deliver a premium audio experience across PS5/XBOX/Nintendo Switch/PC, music, entertainment, work & play. Arctis GameBuds solve multiple problems for gamers, including delivering stable, ultra-low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity for XBOX and PS5, high-quality audio across multiple platforms, and all-day battery life. Updated 2026 firmware provides increased power for rock-solid connection and listen-before-talk (LBT) for improved channel selection to help bypass wireless interference. Now available for all GameBuds™ models. For next-gen console gamers, KontrolFreek®, the creator of Performance Gaming Gear™, has added matching Matcha and Yuzu No-Slip Performance Thumb Grips to the menu for the ultimate cozy collection combo.

Arctis GameBuds are now available starting September 1 at SteelSeries.com and retailers around the world for the following MSRP: NA $199.99 | UK £159.99 | EMEA €179.99, and matching KontrolFreek Performance Thumb Grips are available at KontrolFreek.com for the following MSRP: NA $12.99 | UK £10.99 | EMEA €13.99.

Earbuds have taken over the world and become one of the most popular styles of headphones for enjoying music, movies, and content, as well as daily use for phone and video calls, conducting interviews, etc. Now gamers can get the same HiFi listening experience across XBOX/PS5/Nintendo Switch/PC, music, entertainment, work, and play with Arctis GameBuds.

The difference between victory and defeat can be a matter of grip. Purpose-built for the needs of passionate and competitive gamers, KontrolFreek No-Slip Thumb Grips deliver more grip, comfort, and control, and are engineered for a universal fit across XBOX, PlayStation, and Switch Pro controllers.

To learn more about SteelSeries, visit steelseries.com, check out the steelseries.com/blog

Bellwright Gamescom Trailer Released

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

The wait to ride across Bellwright’s medieval kingdom is getting closer. Leading up to Gamescom, Donkey Crew and Snail Games USA shared new gameplay footage showcasing horses in Bellwright, giving players another look at the highly anticipated mounted traversal feature coming to the game.

Previously teased as part of Bellwright’s ongoing development, the latest footage puts horses front and center, showing players riding through the game’s expansive world and offering a glimpse at how mounted travel will change the way players explore the kingdom.

Whether crossing long stretches of wilderness, traveling between settlements, or heading into the next battle, horses will give players a faster way to get around Bellwright’s open world.

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 Launches September 23

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Head to the USA to grow your own business in Lawn Mowing Simulator 2, the sequel to the original fan-favourite mowing sim played by over 3 million players, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, and XBOX Series X|S on September 23rd.

Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 – Release Date Reveal Trailer:

Begin a whole new career in the world of lawncare, using a range of licensed, real-world equipment to go with the mow in a relaxing and rewarding business sim. Take on assignments across the USA, from suburban lawn mowing tasks to commercial groundskeeping jobs, and run your business from the new fully-explorable HQ, where players can set up contracts, hire employees, and maintain and expand their fleet of equipment.

Discover cutting-edge new grass technology, rebuilt from the ground-up for Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 to include millions of blades of grass at each location. Featuring a more natural, lifelike appearance, variations in grass height and tuftiness make mowing even more intuitive, giving a clearer indication of lawn thickness and how to approach each section in cut height and speed.

Experience unbe-leaf-able new leaf blower gameplay with the all-new leaf clearance contracts. Blow around thousands of leaves at once, collecting and capturing them all to leave each location spotless.

Keep mowing fresh with changes to the game world when revisiting locations. One visit to a suburban house may see a new flower bed appear, while the addition of a flagpole or outdoor pool may bring additional challenges during the next; not every visit to the same location is identical each time.

Deck and Conn Out Now

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

Take the conn, Captain. Deck & Conn is available now for PC via Steam, accompanied by a new launch trailer showcasing its distinctive vision of low-tech space warfare.

The new launch trailer offers a closer look at the game’s atmospheric pixel-art presentation, system-driven gameplay, and Cold War command centre carried into deep space.

Set in a future imagined through the technology of 1989, Deck & Conn places players in command of a nuclear-powered corvette fighting an ongoing war among the stars. Interpret coded orders, investigate unidentified contacts, allocate limited power, manage the vessel’s interconnected systems, and make tactical decisions through an array of retro terminals and instruments.

Inspired by classic turn-based space games, naval warfare, and the complexity of life aboard a working vessel, Deck & Conn expands a familiar tactical foundation into a detailed command experience where information, preparation, and positioning can be as important as firepower.

IL-2 Series Roadmap for 2026–2027

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

1C Game Studios has presented its plans for the next two years for the IL-2 series. In 2026, as well as in the beginning of 2027, new modes and major expansions will be introduced to players.

By the end of 2026, the Korea combat flight simulator will receive a training mode and multiplayer leaderboards. Development of the Odessa and Leningrad: Siege and Liberation expansion will also conclude by the end of 2026.

In Q1 2027, the Deck Ops expansion will be released for Korea. It will feature five new carrier-based aircraft and an Essex-class aircraft carrier.

In the Great Battles series, three expansions will be released in 2027. The first expansion — Bombers — will mark the series debut of player-controlled multi-crew bombers and reconnaissance aircraft. In the first half of 2027, the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-39Q Airacobra collector planes will be added.

All expansions will be available on Steam and on the official IL-2 website . Exact Early Access and full release dates will be announced later.

Korea: Deck Ops

Korea: Deck Ops is a major expansion for Korea, dedicated to carrier-based aviation of the Korean War.

Players will be able to take to the skies in five new carrier-based aircraft, meticulously recreated based on historical documents, photographs, and technical materials:

F9F-2 Panther
F2H-2 Banshee
AD-4 Skyraider
F4U-4 Corsair
FB MK.11 Sea Fury

The expansion will include both jet and piston aircraft used by the United States and Great Britain. Every aircraft will feature historically accurate armament, equipment, and carrier operation systems, including folding wings, reinforced landing gear, and an arresting hook.

In addition to player-controlled aircraft, the expansion will introduce an AI-controlled HO3S-1 helicopter — a naval rescue variant from the Sikorsky S-51/H-5 family.

Korea: Deck Ops will also add an Essex-class aircraft carrier in its post-war SCB-27A modernization configuration. Measuring 274 meters in length, this ship had a displacement of 40,000 tons and could carry up to 80 aircraft.

Other features of the aircraft carrier:

Three aircraft elevators connecting the hangar with the flight deck.
Two bow hydraulic catapults.
A detailed hangar extending from bow to stern.
Historically accurate radar systems and anti-aircraft armament.
A maximum speed of 32 knots, which improved conditions for aircraft takeoffs and landings.

IL-2 Sturmovik: Bombers

IL-2 Sturmovik: Bombers is a new expansion for Great Battles, dedicated to multi-crew bombers and reconnaissance aircraft used on the Eastern and Western Fronts.

Players will be able to take to the skies in four new aircraft:

Fw-189A-2 Uhu
A-20G-25 Havoc
B-25C/D Mitchell
B-26B Marauder

Every aircraft will feature detailed interiors for all crew positions, historically accurate defensive armament, bombsights, bomb load options, and equipment.

Several aircraft will also be presented in various configurations. The A-20 will include the base A-20G-25, the A-20J with a glass nose and the Norden bombsight, and a Soviet torpedo-bomber modification. The B-25C/D will receive American, British, and Soviet configurations with corresponding bombs and sighting equipment.

All four aircraft will be integrated into the Pilot Career mode. Historically accurate squadrons will be added for the respective nations, allowing players to use the new aircraft on both the Eastern and Western Fronts.