Author - Jerry Paxton

Just Dance 2026 Edition Behind-the-Scenes Video

22 hours ago

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

Ubisoft unveils a Behind-the-Scenes video spotlighting the creation of the new Kitipo map in Just Dance 2026 Edition. This unique collaboration with dancer Angelina Bruno emphasizes the universal language of movement.

Following a first collaboration with Just Dance 2021 Edition, Ubisoft Paris Studio is proud to renew its partnership with Angelina Bruno, a Belgian hip-hop dancer and sophrologist who has become a symbol of strength and artistic expression. Through her art, she embraces her disability and transforms it into a source of creative expression. Recently, Angelina captivated audiences worldwide as a performer in both the opening and closing ceremonies of the Paralympic Games: her performance became a powerful symbol of resilience.

The Kitipo map, performed by Dixson Waz, La Tukiti and Amenazandel, artists from the Dominican Republic, draws inspiration from a vibrant Caribbean cultural icon — a van equipped with a massive sound system, often at the heart of local street parties. This musical genre, still underrepresented in Just Dance, brings fresh energy and cultural diversity to the game’s lineup.

The Behind-the-Scenes video offers an intimate look at Angelina’s journey, featuring exclusive footage from the shoot and her reflections on resilience, confidence, and self-expression. Through her story, she wants to share how dance can empower individuals to embrace their identity and inspire others, especially by bringing representation in the video game industry. “Someone who looks like me could say: it’s not impossible for me to dance.’” says Angelina. “It gives people who are like us, symbols and representation.”

“The map we created with Angelina Bruno for Just Dance 2026 Edition embodies the spirit of Just Dance, where every dancer’s individuality shines,” says Hélène Jeannin, Content Director at Ubisoft Paris Studio. “Angelina brings her incredible energy and talent to the screen. Her presence in the Kitipo map celebrates unity and self-expression.”

Just Dance 2026 Edition invites everyone to connect through the joy of movement. This edition features a wide range of coaches representing different bodies, styles, and worlds. It also includes alternative choreographies like Feather (Parachute Version), designed to be performed seated, making the map accessible to more players.

Just Dance® 2026 Edition is available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S consoles and playable on Nintendo Switch™ 2 through backwards compatibility.

Download the Just Dance Free Experience and use your single-use tokens to try any song you like! For more information, please watch the following trailer https://youtu.be/dAR4WuLyeiw.

For the latest information on Just Dance 2026 Edition, please visit justdancegame.com.

Turtle Beach Launches Full Wave of Licensed Accessories for Nintendo Switch 2

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Trailers / Videos

Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: TBCH) today announced its 2025 catalogue of officially licensed gaming headsets, controllers, and other gear for Nintendo Switch™ 2 has begun launching at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide. To celebrate the launch of all the new Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, Turtle Beach unveiled an additional new Turtle Beach^® Rematch™ Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 – Super Jump Mario design, available Dec. 12, 2025.

“As we continue to broaden Turtle Beach’s business and portfolio, we’re proud to offer an expanding range of officially licensed gaming accessories for Nintendo Switch 2,” said Cris Keirn, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Working closely with our partners at Nintendo, we’ve designed exciting new gear for Nintendo Switch 2 that players will love, perfect for the holidays and beyond.”

The full list of officially licensed gaming accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 begins with the Turtle Beach Airlite™ Fit and Turtle Beach Recon™ 70 wired headsets. For controllers, Nintendo fans can select from a variety of wired or wireless options, including the transparent Turtle Beach Afterglow™ Wireless RGB Controller, the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Controller, and the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 – available in Black, or today’s newly revealed Super Jump Mario design on Dec. 12, 2025. For those planning on taking life on the go for the holidays, protect your Nintendo Switch 2 with Turtle Beach’s new PlayTrek™ Travel Cases and the Turtle Beach Screen Protector Kit for Nintendo Switch 2.

The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit for Nintendo Switch 2 is a great entry-level wired gaming headset, available for $27.99|£19.99|€24.99 MSRP. NintendoLife.com reviewed the Airlite Fit and a gave it an 8/10 review score, calling it, “A budget-friendly option with solid sound and sturdy design.” Additionally, Turtle Beach’s Recon 70 wired headset is officially licensed for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and is available for $39.99|£29.99|€34.99 MSRP.

For controllers, Turtle Beach has a variety of wireless and wired options for Nintendo Switch 2. The new Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 – Super Jump Mario design features a semi-translucent Black shell with vibrant Red accents and features a graphic of an energetic Mario in his iconic jumping pose. The Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 – Super Jump Mario is available for $64.99|£54.99|€64.99 MSRP and launches Dec. 12, 2025. The Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is currently available in Black for $59.99|£49.99|€59.99 MSRP, while the Rematch Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 in Black is available for $29.99|£24.99|€29.99 MSRP. The transparent Afterglow Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is available for $64.99|£54.99|€64.99 MSRP, while the Afterglow Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is available for $29.99|£24.99|€34.99 MSRP. The Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 comes in Black, Blue, Purple, and White and will be available Dec. 15, 2025 for $64.99|£54.99|€64.99 MSRP, while the Afterglow Wave Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 is coming early January 2026 in Black, Blue, and Grey for $29.99|£24.99|€34.99 MSRP.

For those packing up their family, their sanity, their Nintendo Switch 2, and hitting the road for the holidays, Turtle Beach has an assortment of different sized travel cases. The Turtle Beach PlayTrek 2-in-1 Travel Case for Nintendo Switch 2 is the big daddy case – perfect for taking your entire Nintendo Switch 2 system and extra gear on the go. The Turtle Beach PlayTrek 2-in-1 Case for Nintendo Switch 2 comes in Charcoal Black and is available for $49.99|£39.99|€44.99 MSRP. There’s also the Turtle Beach PlayTrek Travel Case for Nintendo Switch 2 that comes in Charcoal Black or Stellar White for $24.99|£17.99|€19.99 MSRP, as well as in lenticular Mario Bricks and Donkey Kong™ designs for $29.99|£19.99|€24.99 MSRP. For transporting just the essentials, there’s the Turtle Beach PlayTrek Slim Case available in Charcoal Black for $19.99|£14.99|€16.99 MSRP.

Speaking of protection, let’s not forget about that precious Nintendo Switch 2 screen. Protect your Nintendo Switch 2’s screen with the Turtle Beach Nintendo Switch 2 Screen Protector Kit, available for $11.99|£11.99|€11.99 MSRP.

Beyond the new officially licensed for Nintendo Switch 2 accessories noted above, Turtle Beach has a wide assortment of officially licensed for Nintendo Switch accessories that are also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. For example, the Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch comes in a variety of fun lenticular and glow-in-the-dark designs, including Mario Bricks, Donkey Kong, Invincible Mario, and Super Mario Star, and works great with Nintendo Switch 2 (C-button not included).

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.

Fallout 76: Burning Springs Out Now

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Fallout 76: Burning Springs, the definitive update for fans of the Fallout TV show and the classic video games, is now available for free for all Fallout 76 players. This update welcomes players to a post-nuclear Ohio with new characters and factions, and an all-new Bounty Hunting system hosted by Walton Goggins as ‘The Ghoul’.

Bounty Hunting
New with this update, players can now undertake the ruthless pursuit of Bounty Hunting, an endless series of missions from ‘The Ghoul’. Players can find the iconic character at ‘The Last Resort’ in Highway Town and pick up a bounty mission unique to Burning Springs. New Grunt Hunt and tougher Head Hunt bounties will always be rolling in, so players should check in with ‘The Ghoul’ often to pick up the latest bounties – and their rewards upon completion.

Burning Springs
Burning Springs is Fallout 76’s largest update since 2020, introducing players to an arid and charred region of post-nuclear Ohio, complete with new factions, challenges, unique weapons and gear, and even new fish to catch.

In this new location, players can find the Rust King, an intelligent Super Mutant who has no shortage of work for them across Burning Springs. The region brings public events, workshops, and even a wild local menace called the Rad Hog, which can become a C.A.M.P. Pet for those brave enough to tame it.

Additional details can be found here.

In tandem, Season 23: Blood x Rust kicks off today. This season brings an homage to Fallout: New Vegas through unique cosmetics; “Raiderized” workbenches, a new seasonal weapon, and more. Additional details on Season 23 can be found here.

DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER Official Launch Trailer

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Digital Cybercherries’ are pleased to announce that their co-op horror, DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER, is available now on Steam. A follow up to the studio’s viral horror hit, DON’T SCREAM, this expanded version’s many new features, including the headline addition of co-op, saw the game generate an incredible 270,000 wishlists since its announcement in late October.

DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER is an experience about friendship, fear, and keeping your voice down. Up to four players must survive the night together by exploring, finding batteries for their camcorders, and speaking quietly through a forest that may – or may not – be haunted. Beware the jump scares, because if anyone screams, everyone restarts. If you choose to play in the new “Hunted” mode, speaking too loudly will see that player return as a playable hunter who can track, stalk, and intimidate the remaining team via proximity voice before finishing them off.

The game turns a simple concept into an unpredictable and hilarious test of teamwork and self-control. Whether you’re surviving as a group or slowly losing one friend at a time, it’s a beautifully terrifying walk in the woods. Alongside the addition of co-op and the new “Hunted” mode, there are expanded locations, dynamic scares, improved voice detection, accessibility options and much more, making DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER a completely new experience.

“The response to DON’T SCREAM TOGETHER since we announced the game has blown us away,” said Joe Henson, Creative Gameplay and Marketing Director at Digital Cybercherries, best known for their hit action figure shooter, HYPERCHARGE: UNBOXED. “The phenomenal amount of wishlists the game got in such a short time shows us that people really want this game and we are delighted to deliver it today!”

Titan Quest II Forge Mastery and Relics and Charms Early Access Updates Out Now

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Heroes, brace yourselves: Titan Quest II drops a massive Early Access update today, packed with Relics, Charms, a brand new Forge Mastery, multiplayer support, and German localization! Additionally, French and Chinese localizations are already in active development.

Sharpen Your Steel: Relics & Charms Arrive
This update introduces around 40 Charms and Relics, laying the foundation for an expanding system with more items to come! You know the feeling: you find a weapon that looks incredible, fits your build, and hits like a runaway minotaur… yet you still wonder if it could be even stronger. Until now, there was nothing more you could do. That changes today! With this update, Relics and Charms enter the world of Titan Quest II: powerful new socketable items that can be embedded into your weapons, armor, rings, and amulets.

Charms are more common and drop logically: skeletons drop bones, boars drop hides. Each Charm fragment grants a bonus, and combining three fragments adds an additional upgrade. Relics follow the same rules but are much rarer and dramatically more potent. Three fragments of the Essence of Zeus’ Thunderbolt not only increase attack/cast speed and lightning damage, but also grant a chance to instantly kill non-boss enemies.

A New Mastery Rises: Forge
Inspired by the myth of Hephaistos, god of invention and craft, Titan Quest II welcomes its newest Mastery: Forge. Exiled from Olympos, Hephaistos survived by creating automatons, tools, and intricate mechanisms, an origin that shaped this mastery’s identity.

With Forge, players can:

Reinforce weapons and armor mid-combat
Use Damage Reflection as a build-direction
Deploy mechanical devices like blade traps and sentry turrets to control the battlefield
Combine Forge with other masteries: Storm infused traps? Earth boosted constructs? Warfare synergy? The possibilities are vast!

Multiplayer Integrated Into the Main Build
Multiplayer is now fully included in the main Early Access client, allowing heroes to conquer Greece together from day one of the update.

German Localization Available Today
As quietly teased in recent weeks, German localization is now live. Localization into French and Chinese is currently in progress.

Cities: Skylines II Creator Packs and Radio Stations Available Today

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Paradox Interactive today launched two Creator Packs and two Radio Stations for their city-building game Cities: Skylines II on PC for a bundled price of $21.90. Utilize a diverse collection of soaring structures to transform your skylines with “Skyscrapers,” and take advantage of global-scale manufacturing with “Supply Chains.” All the while, hum to mechanical tunes of progress with the “Cloud Lounge FM” and “Synth & Steel” Radio Stations.

Watch the Deep Dive video about the Packs here:

Take a Tour of Cities: Skylines II Content:

Skyscrapers: Designed by community creator “REV0”, this pack introduces a bold collection of towering buildings that will transform the skyline of your city.
Cloud Lounge FM: Elevate the atmosphere in your city with uplifting lounge tunes, designed for sky-high living and building toward the clouds.
Supply Chains: Designed by community creator “Badi_Dea”, this pack captures the progression of your industrial production. From modest workshops to global-scale manufacturing, each building represents a step in your city’s supply chain.

Synth & Steel Radio: Inspire your city creations to be bold, driven by a mechanical yet melodic soundscape.

Asset Mods will also become available for Cities: Skylines II tomorrow, December 4. This free beta update to the Editor will allow modders to implement their own unique props and buildings, and share them with the Cities community through the Paradox Mods library.

Universal Studios Unveils New Year’s EVE Celebration for 2025

2 days ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News

If you are looking for the perfect way to say goodbye to 2025, Universal Studios Hollywood is inviting you to its massive annual “EVE” celebration.

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, the theme park will transform into Hollywood’s biggest New Year’s party. The event combines the adrenaline of a theme park with the festivity of a countdown bash, offering guests a mix of exhilarating rides and holiday entertainment.

What to Expect

The festivities kick off officially at 9:00 p.m. and run late into the night until 2:00 a.m. throughout the park, you can expect:

Live Entertainment: Multiple party hubs featuring lively DJs to keep the energy up.
Rides & Attractions: The unique opportunity to experience world-class thrill rides and attractions late at night.
Photo Ops: Special themed backdrops to capture the final moments of the year.
The Big Finale: A brilliant fireworks display lights up the sky exactly at midnight to welcome 2026.

This event is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for guests of all ages, making it a great option for families, groups of friends, or couples.

PAYDAY 3: Skills 2.0 Update Out Now

3 days ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Skills 2.0, a major overhaul of the PAYDAY 3 skill system, has now launched as a free update on PC and consoles. The update provides the player with more impactful choices, and deeper buildcrafting for every kind of heister.

A New Way to Build Your Heister
Skills 2.0 replaces the original layout with a clearer, theme driven structure. Instead of chasing a handful of “must have” nodes, players choose between identities: Soldier, Ninja, Hacker, Conman, and more. Each path is designed to change how you actually play, not just tweak numbers.

Players earn 51 skill points by leveling up, and can spend them freely across all categories. Investing points in a category unlocks higher tiers within that same category, rewarding commitment to a playstyle while still allowing hybrid builds that pull from several roles.

Weapon focused branches let you lean into assault rifles, SMGs, shotguns or sniper rifles, while defensive branches bolster your armor, survivability and staying power when things go loud. Utility branches round it out by powering up sentry turrets, throwables, medic and armor bags, ECM jammers and hostage control. The intent is simple: when you spend a point, you should feel it in the next heist.

Skills 2.0 Simulator available now
Ahead of the update, players can already start theorycrafting with the Skills 2.0 Simulator, a web based tool that mirrors the new system. The simulator makes it easy to experiment, save and share builds, and players arrive on launch day with setups ready to go. It serves as a key feedback tool, helping the developers see which combinations players gravitate toward before and after release.

Skills 2.0 key features

Rebuilt, tree based system – The entire layout has been redesigned into themed categories with clear fantasies such as armored Juggernaut, agile Ghost, crowd controlling Puppet Master, gadget focused Engineer and more, making it easier to understand what each line is about at a glance.
51 skill points to invest – Players earn 51 points across the level cap, allowing for sharply focused specialists or versatile hybrids that mix roles without feeling spread too thin.
Tiered unlocks within each category – Investing points in a skill tree unlocks the next tier of skills, not just within the tree, but across within the same category. Players can chase powerful capstone skills for dedicated builds while maintaining the flexibility of picking skills from the adjacent trees.
Deeper weapon and gadget mastery – Dedicated branches enhance specific weapons and tools: stronger headshot chains for snipers, improved performance for shotguns and SMGs, plus trees that specialize in throwables, armor and medical support, sentry turrets and hacking utilities.
More impact, less filler – The redesign tackles long standing feedback around build variety and the goal is to make more of the tree feel like real options rather than steps on the way to a single prize.
Ongoing live tuning – The team will continue to adjust values, synergies and outliers in future updates as more data and feedback comes in.

Since launch, PAYDAY 3 has grown to include 17 total heists, all set across the gritty landscape of New York City.

Stranger Things: The Finale Fan Screening Locations Confirmed

3 days ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

STRANGER THINGS: THE FINALE FAN SCREENING LOCATIONS CONFIRMED FOR DECEMBER 31 & JANUARY 1: GET YOUR SEAT NOW!

Visit www.ST5Finale.com For Full List Of Cities And Theater Locations

The Series Finale Episode Of Stranger Things Will Release Globally On Netflix On December 31 At 5:00pm PT

To celebrate the conclusion of the record-breaking series and following Season 5’s premiere last week, Netflix announced today the full list of cities and theaters participating in fan screenings of the Stranger Things 5 Finale across the US and Canada.
Fans can visit www.st5finale.com for the full list of locations and for information on how to RSVP.
The screenings will take place in over 500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm PT, timed to the finale’s global premiere on Netflix, and run through January 1, 2026.
Netflix today also confirmed the official run time of The Finale will be 2 hours 5 minutes.
Prior to the launch of Stranger Things 5 Volume 1, Netflix announced last week that all four previous seasons made their way to the Top 10, marking the first time a series has had four previous seasons in the Top 10 all at the same time.
Speaking to Netflix’s Tudum, the Duffer Brothers previously said: “We’re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of Stranger Things in theaters — it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and we’re so grateful to Ted, Bela, and everyone at Netflix for making it happen. Getting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture, and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect — dare we say bitchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure.”
Stranger Things 5 will release on Netflix across three premiere dates: Volume 1 is now streaming globally (Episodes 501-504), Volume 2 on December 25 (Episodes 505-507), and The Finale on December 31 (Episode 508). Each volume releases at 5 PM PT. Click here to see release times worldwide.
Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things is produced by Upside Down Pictures & 21 Laps Entertainment with The Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers, alongside Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment and Dan Cohen.
The cast includes Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Amybeth McNulty (Vickie), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Jake Connelly (Derek Turnbow), Alex Breaux (Lt. Akers), and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay).

Hela BIG Winter Showcase Trailer

3 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Knights Peak and Windup Games are celebrating a special milestone for Hela. The heartwarming third-person open-world adventure, from the creators of the Unravel series, has now surpassed 500,000 wishlists. This rounds off an already fantastic year for the gang of mice, following acclaimed international event appearances and securing two prestigious gamescom Awards. Hela will be released in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series S|X and PC. This milestone for Hela is being celebrated with a new trailer, shown for the first time at the annual Best Indie Games Winter Showcase and available to view below:

Watch the new Hela gameplay trailer here:

At its heart, Hela is about having magical fun and playing in a beautifully designed world in the body of a mouse. Players can choose their own path and progress at their own pace, both in the narrative and in exploring a vast world, full of secrets. This freedom of choice is also reflected in flexible play options: single player, splitscreen with a friend, or online with up to four players.

Hela, the recipient of two gamescom 2025 awards for “Most Entertaining” and “Most Wholesome”, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®5 and PC in 2026.