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Nested Lands Out Now In Steam Early Access

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Today, Nested Lands, the survival-settlement RPG from META Publishing and 1M Bits Horde set in a dark world full of pestilence and madmen, launches into Steam Early Access. Alone or in co-op with up to three friends, players will have to build and expand their settlement from scratch, making sure the sanitary standards are met and protecting it from marauders, the Black Death, and their own ineptness.

Nested Lands is a medieval survival-settlement RPG set during the Black Death. Starting from nothing, players must work hard to build a functioning village by gathering resources, enduring nasty plague outbreaks, and protecting their people from roaming bandits and unstable, plague-twisted foes. Between the responsibilities that come with leading a village, surviving a deadly outbreak, and the question of the main character’s own mental state and personal hygiene, what could go wrong?

As the settlement grows, players will be tasked to stockpile medicine and get rid of infected corpses to ensure that their entire village doesn’t get wiped out by the plague. They need to master a variety of gory skills in order to beat their foes, including melee combat, archery, and stealth attacks. But be careful, for those who don’t take care of their personal hygiene, rancid body odor will alert enemies to their presence!

The Early Access roadmap was published earlier this month, detailing the planned additions and improvements to the game, including new threats, systems, biomes, features, and much more to help build the perfect settlement.

Stay up to date with Nested Lands by following the game on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, Discord, and YouTube. Players can learn more about the game on the official website.

Rise of Piracy Is OUT NOW in Early Access

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News

Rise of Piracy is now available in Early Access on Steam. Developed as a passion-driven project, Rise of Piracy blends action, exploration, and real-time strategy into a sandbox pirate experience where players carve their own path across a fully hand-crafted world of open seas, rival factions, and large-scale warfare.

Starting their journey at sea and growing into the commander of a formidable fleet, players can trade, explore, conquer islands, engage in diplomacy, or dominate through naval firepower and coordinated land assaults. The Early Access launch delivers a complete and replayable campaign foundation, designed to expand further with community feedback.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Requirements Announced

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS, in collaboration with Nixxes Software, are pleased to share the system requirements for the PC edition of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH.

Nixxes Software has been working hard to deliver the world of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH from PS5 to PC, lovingly recreating the highly-detailed landscapes and photo realistic characters whilst delivering a smooth player experience with the best possible visuals, on a wide variety of hardware. Check out the newly announced system requirements here.

Pre-purchase DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH either through Steam or Epic Games Store.

Critical Role Appoints Alyssa Zeisler as General Manager of Beacon

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Critical Role, a leader in storytelling and world-building, today officially announced that Alyssa Zeisler has joined the company as General Manager of Beacon, its membership program designed to bring critters closer to the worlds and creators they love. Beacon offers a wide range of exclusive and early access programming, live event pre-sales, instant access to VODs and podcasts, discounts on merchandise, and more. In the role, Zeisler will oversee Beacon’s product roadmap, business performance, content and platform strategy, as well as the continued evolution of Beacon as a community hub, creator-led ecosystem, and a central destination for all things Critical Role and TTRPGs.

Critical Role Appoints Alyssa Zeisler as General Manager of Beacon

“Beacon is central to how we think about the future of Critical Role, and it’s time for it to level up and evolve,” said Travis Willingham, CEO and Co-founder of Critical Role. “Alyssa brings exactly the kind of leadership this next phase requires. She understands how to build lasting, audience-first platforms at scale, and her experience leading subscription and direct-to-consumer businesses makes her a perfect fit to help Beacon grow while staying true to the unique authenticity that makes Critical Role what it is.”

Zeisler is a veteran digital media and product executive with a distinguished track record of scaling subscription and platforms while bringing user-centric, data-informed strategy to legacy media brands. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Product at Hallmark Media, where she helped lead the relaunch of Hallmark+, a membership platform that unified content and commerce into a seamless, audience-driven experience.

“My goal for Beacon is to make it the gold standard for direct-to-consumer platforms,” said Alyssa Zeisler, General Manager of Beacon. “It’s a place where we can experiment with new formats in the TTRPG space while creating a seamless experience for fans. We’re building the blueprint for how a community-led brand transitions into a sustainable, global media company, and I’m excited to be at the helm as we evolve this ecosystem into something truly industry-defining.”

Prior to Hallmark, Zeisler held a series of senior leadership roles at Dow Jones, including Vice President of Subscription and Strategic Products and Research & Development Chief at The Wall Street Journal, where she led multidisciplinary teams focused on emerging technologies, audience engagement, and newsroom-supporting innovation. As Audience Managing Editor at Barron’s, she helped accelerate the 100-year-old publication’s digital transformation. Earlier in her career, Zeisler also held editorial and audience leadership roles at the Financial Times.

Under Zeisler’s leadership, Beacon will continue to grow as a fan-first membership experience while supporting Critical Role’s long-term vision for sustainable, meaningful expansion across relevant formats, platforms, and markets.

For more information on Beacon, please visit beacon.tv, and follow Beacon on Instagram, TikTok, and Blue Sky at @hellobeacon.

Burden of Command Three Nations DLC Announcement

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Green Tree Media is pleased to announce that Burden of Command™ – Three Nations, a major DLC expansion for the acclaimed World War II tactical leadership RPG , is OUT NOW, on PC via Steam.

The Three Nations DLC introduces four standalone, story-driven scenarios centered on D-Day, offering new perspectives on the Normandy landings through the eyes of British paratroopers, US paratroopers, and German Wehrmacht forces. Each scenario presents distinct tactical challenges and leadership dilemmas shaped by the chaos and uncertainty of June 1944.

The “Full Burden” bundle (Base game plus DLC) will also be launched with a 30% discount.

Four Standalone D-Day Scenarios

  • Pegasus Bridge – Lead British paratroopers in the critical mission to seize and hold the bridge, while exploring the civilian intelligence-gathering decisions that shaped the assault months in advance.
  • Benouville – Defend the village overlooking Pegasus Bridge against determined and sustained German counterattacks.
  • Steel Rain – Switch perspectives and command a mechanized German force attempting to retake the bridge.
  • Meyers Hill – Lead US paratroopers in Normandy in a scenario featuring interactive live-action video, developed in collaboration with leadership expert Colonel John Antal, former executive producer of Brothers in Arms.

Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition Announcement Trailer

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox Series X News

Joy Brick and PQube are joining forces to bring their anime-inspired, third-person tank sim Panzer Knights: Commander’s Edition to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2026. This special console edition represents the definitive version, bundling together the base game with three additional bonus content packs featuring the iconic M4-748 Sherman, M26 Pershing, Churchill VII, Valentine XI, Panzer VIII Maus, and Elefant.

A new trailer highlights Panzer Knights’ explosive real-time combat, as well as its huge roster of tanks available to both command and destroy!

The Shadow over Innsmouth François Baranger Illustrated Edition Announced

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Book News, Geek News, News

Today, Free League Publishing announced a fully illustrated edition of H.P. Lovecraft’s classic horror story The Shadow over Innsmouth. Illustrated by the renowned artist François Baranger, the premium hardback volume is now available for pre-order via the Free League webstore, with a release date to be announced at a later time.

Drawn by a fascination with New England’s haunted past, a young traveler accepts a detour through the isolated coastal settlement of Innsmouth — a town feared by its neighbors and marked by quiet decay. Strange gold jewelry, whispered rumors, and the weight of unseen eyes pull him deeper into its crumbling streets, where long-buried secrets linger beneath the tide.

Considered one of Lovecraft’s most influential works, The Shadow over Innsmouth has inspired generations of artists and storytellers. In this new illustrated edition, François Baranger brings the once-prosperous fishing town to life through sweeping, atmospheric artwork that captures both its faded grandeur and unsettling mystery.

Known for his illustrated editions of The Call of Cthulhu, At the Mountains of Madness, and The Dunwich Horror, Baranger returns to bring Innsmouth to life through sweeping full-spread imagery that captures the story’s unsettling atmosphere. Presented in a 262 X 350mm folio format across 72 pages, the large-size hardback edition invites both longtime readers and newcomers to experience Lovecraft’s tale in a new visual form.

Pre-orders for The Shadow over Innsmouth are now available through the Free League Publishing webstore ahead of its release later this year.

To stay current with Free League Publishing, follow on X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and visit the official website at freeleaguepublishing.com.

Butterbeer Season in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Starts Mar 1

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News

Universal Destinations & Experiences invites guests across the globe to raise their mugs in celebration of the iconic beverage from the Harry Potter series this Spring during Butterbeer Season in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal parks in Orlando, Hollywood, Japan and Beijing.

This annual tradition allows fans to celebrate their love for Butterbeer by enjoying a selection of confections that includes all-new variations of the classic favorite, and shopping exclusive Butterbeer-themed merchandise. This year’s festivities will take place from March 1 – May 31 at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Beijing Resort, and April 1 – May 17 at Universal Studios Japan.

With flavors reminiscent of butterscotch and shortbread, Butterbeer has become a “must-try” for fans visiting The Wizarding World of Harry Potter across Universal’s parks worldwide. What began as a beverage has evolved into a variety of delectable sweets that delight guests of all ages year-round, from cold, frozen, hot and non-dairy versions of the classic Butterbeer drink, to decadent desserts such as Butterbeer Potted Cream, Butterbeer Ice Cream and the Ice Lolly.

Here’s an overview of what guests can expect during Butterbeer Season at Universal’s theme parks:

Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood (March 1 – May 31)

Fans can celebrate Butterbeer Season within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood, and all three themed areas of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando: Diagon Alley in Universal Studios Florida, Hogsmeade in Universal Islands of Adventure and Ministry of Magic at the all-new Universal Epic Universe.

Both destinations will debut exclusive treats, including the new signature item of the season, the Butterbeer Waffle, available for a limited time at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade and the Leaky Cauldron in Diagon Alley. The fan-favorite Butterbeer Cream Puff will also return to Universal Studios Hollywood, while Universal Orlando will introduce limited-time treats including a new Butterbeer Cupcake, Butterbeer Cookie Sandwich, Butterbeer Candy Apple and Butterbeer Shortbread Bar available exclusively at Honeydukes in Hogsmeade and Sugarplum’s Sweet Shop in Diagon Alley, plus a Biéraubeurre (Butterbeer) Crème Brûlée available at Café L’air de la Siréne in the Ministry of Magic.

Butterbeer Season will also mark the debut of Butterbeer-flavored truffles and macarons at Universal Orlando, which will be offered year-round at the K. Rammelle confectionary shop in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Universal Epic Universe.

A new assortment of Butterbeer-themed merchandise will also be available for purchase to commemorate the season, including a Spirit Jersey, t-shirt, bucket hat and more. Guests can shop the new collection at various retail locations across The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood or online at shopuniversal.com.

Universal Beijing Resort (March 1 – May 31)

At Universal Beijing Resort, fans can enjoy the specialty Butterbeer Cream Puff for a limited time to get in the spirit of Butterbeer Season as they explore The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. New Butterbeer-themed merchandise will also be arriving to Universal Beijing Resort this Spring, including a limited-edition, collectible Harry Potter 25 Years of Magic Butterbeer Stein.

Universal Studios Japan (April 1 – May 17)

For the first time ever at Universal Studios Japan, guests can enjoy a limited‑time Butterbeer Cream Puff as part of Butterbeer Season, along with Butterbeer‑themed merchandise at Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods.

For more information about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Butterbeer Season at each destination, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com for Universal Orlando Resort, www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for Universal Studios Hollywood, www.USJ.co.jp for Universal Studios Japan and www.UniversalBeijingResort.com for Universal Beijing Resort.

Razer Kiyo V2: 4K With AI Now in Quartz and White

1 month ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Tech News

Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced two new colorways for its next‑generation creator webcams, the Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X. Now available in Quartz and White, the stunning new finishes join classic Black to give creators more ways to build a setup that reflects their personal style.

Razer Kiyo V2 gets smarter with AI Face Retouching

Alongside the new color options, the Kiyo V2 introduces AI Face Retouching via Camo Studio for instant, studio-ready polish. Designed to look natural on camera, the adjustable feature subtly smooths imperfections, while adapting to lighting and environmental changes in real time. Users can enable this new AI tool by updating to the latest version of Camo Studio. 

Other key features include: 

  • 4K 30FPS Video with a Sony STARVIS™ sensor for crisp detail and lifelike color accuracy even in low light conditions. 
  • Intelligent Auto-Framing and One-Click Enhancement to keep subjects centered and visuals optimized automatically. 
  • Advanced controls via Razer Synapse, offering DSLR-style tuning in an easy, unified dashboard.
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Ultrawide 93° Field of View (FOV) for vibrant, immersive visuals, with flexible framing options that avoid distortion.
  • A complete visual toolkit including spotlight mode, background blur, background replacement, and built-in branding overlays, delivering polished visuals, powered by Camo Studio. A built-in microphone ensures clear, ready-to-stream audio for any workflow.

With 4K capture, elevated aesthetics and smarter imaging tools, the refreshed Kiyo V2 lineup offers creators, streamers, and professionals a sharper, more flexible on-camera experience as it continues to deliver effortless pro-grade video with simplicity and pro-level control.

Razer Kiyo V2 X: Simple Setup. Serious Quality. Now in Quartz and White.

Also launching in Quartz and White, the Kiyo V2 X brings streamlined, high-quality video performance to creators, streamers, and professionals seeking an accessible upgrade. It delivers 1440P resolution at up to 60 FPS, striking a sweet spot between sharper detail and smoother motion than standard webcams. The higher frame rate keeps movement looking clean and natural – ideal for streams, product demos and everyday video calls – while fast autofocus and a wide-angle lens help keep visuals crisp and subjects in focus even during motion.

With plug-and-play simplicity and versatile imaging tools, the Kiyo V2 X delivers impressive on-camera clarity without added complexity. A built-in microphone provides clear, dependable audio, making it an ideal choice for streamers, professionals, and creators who want a clean, modern aesthetic with minimal setup.

For more information on the Razer Kiyo V2 and Razer Kiyo V2 X, please visit https://rzr.to/kiyo-line.

PRICE AND AVAILABILITY
Razer Kiyo V2 – Black / Quartz / White
$149.99 USD / €169.99 MSRP
Available now at Razer.com, RazerStores, and select retailers worldwide.
Receive complimentary lifetime license to Camo Studio with every purchase of a Razer Kiyo V2.

Razer Kiyo V2 X – Black / Quartz / White
99.99 USD / €109.99 MSRP
Available now at Razer.com, RazerStores, and select retailers worldwide.