Author - Jerry Paxton

Shout! TV Presents the Marathon of Magic

Shout! TV proudly presents a Marathon of Magic, celebrating all things magic with classic TV and movies featuring the mystical arts. Streaming all day February 22, the marathon features classic episodes and specials from Breaking The Magician’s Code, as well as feature films Rough Magic and Magic. During the marathon, viewers will be treated to magical performances from renowned magicians, recorded exclusively for Shout! TV. See the full programming schedule below.

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES IN EST):

  • 3:00 AM: Rough Magic
  • 5:00 AM: MDA Telethon Presents: Masters Of Magic
  • 6:30 AM: MDA Telethon Presents: Ventriloquism For Dummies
  • 8:00 AM: Magic
  • 10:30 AM: MDA Telethon Presents: Masters Of Magic
  • 12:00 PM: Rough Magic
  • 2:00 PM: MDA Telethon Presents: Ventriloquism for Dummies
  • 3:30 PM: Magic
  • 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM: Breaking The Magician’s Code: Specials 1-5
  • 11:00 PM: Magic
  • 1:30 AM: MDA Telethon Presents: Masters Of Magic

The marathon can be viewed on Shout! TV; as well as the Shout! TV app on Roku, Android, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV; and the following digital streaming platforms – Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Local Now, Plex, Sling Freestream, LG Channels, available on LG Smart TVs, Fubo, Xumo Play, and LiveTVx, available on Google devices.

Streamers React to Permafrost Demo

While the gaming world looks with anticipation to the coming Steam Next Fest starting later in the month, there is still the chance to play one of the hottest demos on Steam. During the October edition of the demo event, the survival adventure Permafrost from development team SpaceRocket Games and publisher Toplitz Productions collected a ‘very positive’ rating from the Steam users for the trial version, which garnered more than 300.000 downloads so far.

Experience the fascination of Permafrost for yourself, when you brave bone-chilling temperatures in arctic-like conditions caused by a world-changing event that resulted in the almost complete extinction of the human race.

Grab your friends and enter the world of Permafrost with up to four players in cooperative multiplayer or take on the hostile environment all by yourself, just accompanied by your dog as a trusted companion.

Exploration, resourcefulness and the sheer will to survive will help you when you construct intricate shelters, cultivate crops to stave off hunger, and harness the power of technology to fend off threats both human and environmental. Be wary of the sub-zero temperatures and the effect they can have on your character’s capabilities, as you fight challenging conditions, hunt elusive prey and utilize salvaged machinery to craft the tools you need to combat the relentless winter.

But don’t wait too long. The closer we get to Permafrost’s release date set for later this year, the higher the chances that access to the demo will be discontinued.

Get ready to experience a modern post-apocalyptic setting, combining intricate resource management with deep survival mechanics, before it is too late.

For more details on Permafrost head over the games official Steam page here.

Tropico 6 – Return to Nature DLC Blossoms this March

Publisher Kalypso Media and developer Realmforge Studios, under the wise and dictatori…uhm…fatherly guidance of El Presidente, are delighted to announce Return to Nature, the latest DLC for the critically acclaimed strategy game Tropico 6. With a helping hand (and a warm smile) from environmentalist Sunny Flowers, transform Tropico into a lush, eco-friendly paradise when the DLC blooms on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PlayStation®4|5 on March 6, 2025, for $12.99.

Tropico 6 – Return to Nature introduces 15 new nature-themed buildings that seamlessly blend innovation with environmental harmony, perfectly aligned with Sunny Flowers’ green vision. From the Forest School fostering eco-conscious education to the Outdoor Gym promoting sustainable fitness, these additions enhance your island’s development in an eco-friendly way.

Alongside this, the DLC includes the brand-new scenario mission El Árbol De Maravilla. In this tutorial-like mission, green revolutionaries team up with El Prez, Penultimo, and Sunny Flowers to nurture the Biggdrasil—a magical world wonder and another new building that enhances agriculture, strengthens the wood industry, or boosts economy and diplomacy across four eras. While the scenario sets the stage, the true focus of Return to Nature lies in its extensive architectural expansion, offering fresh opportunities to build a greener Tropico.

Sunny Flowers also embraces Tropico’s new Nature Value, a system that rewards eco-conscious planning. Planting trees or utilizing the Biggdrasil increases the Nature Value, which in turn boosts the efficiency of some new buildings, depending on the level of Nature Value. The DLC also implements three new edicts to further Tropico’s eco-renaissance, a nature-themed suit, and four scenic Biggdrasil statues for the palace garden.

Tropico 6 – Return to Nature will be available March 6, 2025, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PlayStation 4|5, and will cost $12.99.

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Announcement Trailer

SEGA of America has announced the return of the iconic SHINOBI franchise with SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, an exciting new 2D action platformer set in a uniquely illustrated world created in collaboration with Lizardcube, the studio behind the acclaimed Streets of Rage 4. First revealed at The Game Awards 2023 alongside other legacy SEGA franchises, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2025. It is now available for pre-order on select platforms.

Watch the SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance announcement trailer here:

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance follows longtime series protagonist and master of the ninja arts, Joe Musashi, who arrives home from a previous adventure to find his village burned to the ground and his clan turned into stone. Driven by vengeance, Joe sets off on an epic quest, battling hordes of enemies and larger-than-life bosses across stunning hand-drawn worlds. Rife with multiple paths to discover or unlock and packed with smooth, satisfying gameplay, SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance will have players attacking and reacting on the move— and keep them coming back for more.

Key Features:

  • Execute the Ninja Arts with Precision – Wield your vast ninja arsenal including the great Katana Oborozuki, Kunai, Ninjutsu arts, and Ninpo to vanquish your foes.

  • Master the Way of the Shinobi – Unleash limitless combos with unique combat moves, acquire Amulets for enhanced abilities, and discover Ningi tools to overcome obstacles and uncover new paths.

  • Journey Through a Stylistic New World – Venture through more than a dozen unique and visually striking stages, from military bases to a scorching desert, and tackle challenging platforming puzzles.

SKUs and Availability: 

SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is available now for pre-order on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Steam for $29.99 USD. It will be available for pre-order on Nintendo eShop at a later date.

  • SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Digital Deluxe Edition ($39.99 USD): Fans looking for the ultimate experience will receive early access to the game along with the Digital Deluxe Season Pass which includes:

    • Starter Pack with the Ghost Outfit, the Medic Lite Amulet, and In-Game Currency

    • Digital Art Book + Soundtrack

    • SEGA Villains Stage (Coming Early 2026) featuring bosses based on iconic SEGA villains!

  • Pre-order Bonus: Fans who pre-order the game will receive a 10% discount, the Original Arcade Outfit, and Fortune Hunter Amulet.

To learn more about SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance, please visit the official game website. For more information on all other SEGA games, please visit www.sega.com.

Turtle Beach Reveals New Colorways for Stealth 600 & Stealth 500 Gaming Headsets

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today unveiled two new striking colorways for the latest Stealth™ 600 and Stealth ™ 500 wireless headsets – two top-rated models in the brand’s critically acclaimed wireless gaming headset range. Turtle Beach’s $99.99 MSRP Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 is getting a new purple colorway, while the $79.99 MSRP Stealth 500 for Xbox or PlayStation® now comes in a cool arctic camo option.

The new Stealth 600 purple and Stealth 500 arctic camo colorways are available for pre-order today from Turtle Beach and will launch this spring. The Designed for Xbox Stealth 600 purple will be available exclusively at Target in the U.S., as well as at participating retailers globally. The Stealth 500 arctic camo for PlayStation will be available exclusively at Walmart in the U.S. and at participating retailers globally, while the Designed for Xbox Stealth 500 arctic camo will be available at participating retailers globally.

“We’re happy to give gamers a wider range of colors for our best-selling Stealth 600 and Stealth 500 models,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Both are top-rated, award-winning wireless gaming headsets, and Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 series has been the industry’s best-selling gaming headset model by revenue since the first generation was introduced in the U.S.1”

Turtle Beach’s Stealth 600 and Stealth 500 were recently named by IGN as best gaming headsets for 2025. Additional details for each model are below.

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless Gaming Headset

The third generation Stealth 600 now features the brand’s signature 50mm Nanoclear™ drivers, an astounding 80-hour battery life, AI-driven microphone noise reduction, low-latency 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity, and much more for the same $99.99/£99.99/€109.99 MSRP that’s made it the industry’s leading wireless gaming headset. In addition to the new purple colorway, the Designed for Xbox version is also available in black or white. The Stealth 600 PlayStation version remains available in black or white, and the Stealth 600 PC version remains available in black only.

Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Gaming Headset

Turtle Beach’s Stealth 500 provides gamers with the brand’s signature high-quality gaming audio, plus low-latency 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connectivity, an adjustable floating headband for lightweight comfort, and best-in-class 40-hour battery life for $79.99/£79.99/€89.99 MSRP. Both the Designed for Xbox and PlayStation versions of the Stealth 500 come in the new arctic camo colorway, as well as in black. The Stealth 500 PC version remains available in black only.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (the “Company”) (www.turtlebeachcorp.com) is one of the world’s leading gaming accessory providers. The Company’s namesake Turtle Beach brand (www.turtlebeach.com) is known for designing best-selling gaming headsets, top-rated game controllers, award-winning PC gaming peripherals, and groundbreaking gaming simulation accessories. Innovation, first-to-market features, a broad range of products for all types of gamers, and top-rated customer support have made Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand and the market leader in console gaming audio for over a decade. Turtle Beach Corporation acquired Performance Designed Products LLC (www.pdp.com) in 2024. Turtle Beach’s shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: TBCH.

Dreams of Another – Announcement Trailer

Kyoto-based creative studio Q-Games has officially revealed Dreams of Another, the latest title by multimedia artist Baiyon, the director of PixelJunk Eden. The game was announced during PlayStation’s State of Play, with a trailer and accompanying message from Baiyon himself.

The game is built around the philosophical theme of “No Creation Without Destruction.” Rather than destroying objects by shooting, as in traditional shooting games, here, your shots materialize and create the world. This unconventional mechanic offers a gameplay experience that challenges the norms of the genre and invites players into a whole new dimension.

Dreams of Another is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 5 and PS VR2 in 2025, with wishlist registration now open.

Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game Gameplay Trailer

Milestone, a leading global racing game developer and publisher based in Milan, and Feld Motor Sports, Inc., the worldwide leader in specialized arena and stadium-based motorsports entertainment, today announced that Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be releasing on April 10, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

See the first gameplay trailer here:

Developed in collaboration with top creators from the Supercross gaming community, the trailer shows the Anaheim 1 and Glendale tracks in their 2025 layouts. For the first time in franchise history, real circuit blueprints from the current championship are being used to feature rosters, bikes and tracks. Besides Anaheim 1 and Glendale, the trailer also shows one of the original motocross tracks designed by Milestone, in which players will get to test a completely different riding experience. Moreover, with Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers a graphical overhaul with a cutting-edge physics system for precise control over riders and bikes, both in the air and on the ground, as well as the integration of neural AI for increased immersion. This package of novelties will result in a more realistic and simulative gameplay which all fans will get to master through dedicated tutorials.

Monster Energy Supercross 25 – The Official Video Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC as of April 10, 2025, with Early Access available from April 7, 2025.

Brennan Lee Mulligan Returns to Exandria TONIGHT in EXU: Divergence

Critical Role’s fan-favorite Exandria Unlimited returns TONIGHT with an all-new four-part miniseries, Exandria Unlimited: Divergence! Set in the aftermath of a cataclysmic war between the Gods, Exandria Unlimited: Divergence follows everyday mortals as they navigate a world forever changed by the departure of the Prime Deities. As the dust settles, the mortals of Exandria discover how their world has been changed forever. Brennan Lee Mulligan returns to continue the saga that began with Exandria Unlimited: Calamity. However, viewers do not need to have watched any of the previous Exandria Unlimited chapters (Downfall, Calamity) as well as any of Critical Role’s campaigns to enjoy Exandira Unlimited: Divergence; it’s a standalone story that delves into the aftermath of Calamity, a pivotal moment in Exandria’s history that you won’t want to miss.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Demo Out Now

During yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play, SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced a demo for the highly anticipated Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, and it’s now available!

View the demo launch trailer here:

Players eager to get a taste of the action in the over-the-top, modern-day pirate adventure as ex-yakuza Goro Majima can access the dem and enjoy it for as long as they like. In the demo they’re able to explore a slice of the massive Honolulu map and kick arrrss with Majima’s Sea Dog & Mad Dog fighting styles, then head to the secret criminal haven of Madlantis to test their might in real-time ship & deck battles in the Pirates’ Coliseum naval arena. Immerse yourself in thrilling action with furious combat and get a peek at some of the content available in the full game that also includes open-sea adventure, ship customization, crew building, an epic story and more!

As a reminder, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available for pre-order for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows and PC (Steam). With pre-orders, players can add Ichiban Kasuga and Nancy to their crew plus the ability to have Majima change into two of Ichiban Kasuga’s iconic outfits. Fans can also check out the amazing English VO cast’s performance when the VO patch drops on launch day, February 21st, 2025. More details for the game can be found below my signature, by heading to the official game website, or watching the Like a Dragon Direct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viAEO_cMqfU.

ALIEN: ROGUE INCURSION LAUNCHES ON META QUEST 3 AND 3S TODAY

Today, Survios, the industry-leading virtual reality studio, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, released the single-player, action-horror virtual reality game Alien: Rogue Incursion on Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S.

Set in the Alien universe, Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One allows players to step into the boots of rogue Colonial Marine Zula Hendricks on a mission to the planet Purdan (LV-354) in search of a former squadmate. Equipping iconic weapons and gear like the Pulse Rifle and Motion Tracker, players will explore the depths of the Xenomorph-infested facility in search of answers, quickly discovering the danger that lurks around every corner. Zula’s story will continue in Part Two, currently in development.

Following its release on PlayStation VR2 and PCVR in December 2024, Alien: Rogue Incursion was nominated as a finalist for Immersive Reality Game of the Year and Immersive Reality Technical Achievement at the 28th Annual DICE Awards. The experience continues to improve on the Meta Quest 3, carrying over all of the latest quality of life and gameplay improvements while taking advantage of features unique to the new platform.