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Beyond the Light Episode 3 Official Story Dev Diary

4 days ago

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IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally acclaimed HITMAN franchise, and Amazon MGM Studios today released the third episode of Beyond the Light, the developer diary series offering an inside look at the making of 007 First Light. In the third episode of Beyond the Light, IO Interactive explores the game’s narrative foundations and the team’s approach to reimagining James Bond’s origin for video games, bringing a youthful, hopeful perspective to the dangerous world of espionage. 007 First Light is set to release on May 27, 2026, on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2*, and PC, and is available for pre-order, including the Collector’s Edition and Legacy Edition. Additionally, players who pre-order 007 First Light will get upgraded to the 007 First Light – Deluxe Edition for free, granting 24-hour Early Access**, as well as exclusive in-game items and outfits.

In this episode, Main Writer Michael Vogt shares how the story for 007 First Light is crafted, starting with classic screenwriting fundamentals like structure, character arcs, and theme, then translating that outline into an interactive experience built in close collaboration with level design. He explains how a young Bond shapes the tone of the world of 007 First Light: it’s not cynical or jaded, but adventurous and inviting because this Bond is stepping into espionage for the first time, and eager to prove himself. The episode also dives into what defines Bond as a character and in 007 First Light: charisma, audacity, coolness under pressure, and resourcefulness that audiences expect, alongside traits that feel fresher for this reimagined origin story, such as idealism.

007 First Light is scheduled to launch on May 27, 2026, pre-order now and get a free deluxe upgrade. All details can be found at https://ioi.dk/007firstlightgame.

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EA and Full Circle Announce skate and Nike SB Game Event

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

EA and Full Circle announced that Nike SB is now available in skate., bringing the iconic brand to the streets of San Vansterdam. Nike SB in skate. is more than just product integration. We’re delivering so much more than that including a limited-time Nike SB Pop-Up event starting today until May 5, debuting the highly requested fan feature of skating at night with Grom at Night, a Nike SB park takeover, an extensive collection of Nike SB cosmetics and challenges inspired by popular Nike SB skate videos. These additions keep building on skate.’s focus on real skate culture, letting players roll in the same footwear and apparel that’s been part of skateboarding for decades.

The Nike SB Pop-Up features a limited-time event, Grom at Night, transforming the Isle of Grom into an after hours skateboard oasis. For the first time, all skaters will be able to shred under the moonlight at a Nike SB-branded skatepark located on the Isle of Grom, which was first introduced at the start of Season 3 on March 10th. Grom at Night will be available for all skaters today until May 5. Once the event ends, skaters will either need a 24-hour San Van Water Taxi pass purchased with Rip Chips or skate. Premium Pass to check out Grom at Night. Full details can be found here.

The Nike SB Pop-Up also introduces five all-new challenges named after historic Nike SB skate videos, custom tasks and exclusive cosmetics. Completing tasks and challenges will reward players with new cosmetics including Nike SB Dunk High shoes and Nike SB Logo Sock accessories.

Alongside cosmetic rewards, players can now deck their skaters out in a wide-variety of legendary Nike SB options available for in-game purchase including:

Dunk Low Pro
Zoom Blazer Mid
Baggy Jorts*
A hoodie*
Tshirts
And so much more

* indicates bundled item

“Nike SB has been an institution in skateboarding for more than 25 years,” said Deepa Sen, Senior Director of Global Brand Management, Electronic Arts. “Bringing Nike SB’s rich history into our game is another step toward making skate. feel as true to real skating as we can for players.”

skate. Season 3: Fluid Flashback is rolling until June 2 featuring a 70s-inspired makeover, new locations, tricks, customizations and more. Full details on Season 3 can be found here. The Nike SB Pop-Up will run from April 14 until May 5, while players can continue their skating adventures under the stars with Grom at Night until June 2.

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Crusader Kings III Roads to Power Expansion and Wandering Nobles Event Pack Coming Soon to Consoles

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, Paradox Interactive announced that Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power, a major expansion to the celebrated medieval grand-strategy game, and Wandering Nobles, a travel-themed event pack, are coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles on May 11, 2026.

Developed by Room 8 Group in partnership with Paradox Interactive, Roads to Power introduces an additional government type inspired by the Byzantine Empire, along with an entirely unique way to experience medieval life as a landless, wandering adventurer. Wandering Nobles adds a new lifestyle, activities, and events designed around life on the road, whether you’re trekking across your realm, heading out on pilgrimage, or chasing adventure.

Key features of Roads to Power include:

Administrative Government: Manage an empire through appointed Governors competing for influence and appointments, where intrigue and ambition can matter as much as merit.
The Family Estate: Build and improve a powerful estate that anchors your House’s influence, even when you hold no other land.
Influence System: Rise through the bureaucracy by accumulating influence. Start from an estate and work your way toward higher authority.
A Life of Adventure: Roam the map as a landless adventurer, complete contracts, build a reputation, and amass wealth and fame before deciding where (and how) to settle.
Choose Successor or Caesar: Spend influence to shape imperial succession, or even co-rule to share the burden of the throne.
New Byzantine Flavor + Cosmetics: Byzantine-themed events, activities (including chariot racing), UI skin, court fashions, new art, monuments/holding designs, a throne room for Royal Court sessions, and music inspired by Orthodox chants will be included.

Key features of Wandering Nobles include:

New Wandering Lifestyle with three branches: Inspector, Wayfarer, and Voyager
New Activities: Inspection, Hike, and Monument Expedition
New travel-focused events tied to the lifestyles and activities, adding fresh story moments across journeys and pilgrimages

White Knuckle Anniversary Update Release Date Trailer

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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Today, the trio of developers who make up New Mexico-based Dark Machine Games, alongside indie horror publisher DreadXP, have announced a major anniversary update for their critically-acclaimed horror speed-climbing roguelike White Knuckle, arriving on Friday, April 17th! After a full calendar year of great escapes and breathtaking speed runs, the team is ready to enhance and upgrade the pure adrenaline-pumping experience that White Knuckle offers, headlined by the addition of Trinkets and Bindings: unique equipment obtained from clearing objectives that players can select at the outset of every Run. Trinkets provide buffs to player Stats & Abilities, while Bindings grant additional Trinket slots & increase score multipliers—at the cost of a severe debuff.

In addition to Trinkets & Bindings, the anniversary update also introduces a newly revamped metaprogression in the form of Facility Credits, which can be used to purchase Facility Upgrades. Formerly known as the gamemode bank, Roaches banked during Runs are now stored as Facility Credits. Beginning each Run, players will receive an allotment of starting roaches pulled from your Facility Credit pool, and can also obtain more Facility Credits using the Roach ATM with a floppy disk.

Roaches and Facility Credits can be used to purchase Facility Upgrades in Interlude safe rooms. These upgrades are divided into Sector & Global upgrades, allowing players to access new stations in each safe area, as well as activate permanent buffs & cosmetics. Select Sector upgrades include the Recycling Station, which recycles items into roaches at 50% of their value, the Extra Vendor (which brings an additional vendor to the sector’s safe area), and Vendor Upgrades, which replaces a vendor in safe areas with one that provides higher tier items. Some of the Global Upgrades include the Starter Loan (which allows for additional roach withdrawals at a run’s start), the Biomod Oversupply that allows you to reroll perks at no cost once per station, and the Permanent Inventory unlock Pouch Trinket.

In addition to the above, the major Anniversary Update for White Knuckle also adds in a variety of fresh content, including a New Challenge Map, new Score Calculation mechanics, and a new Competitive Mode for all speedrunners and other obsessives, which limits perks to a smaller pool that are speedrun viable and sets all facility unlocks to true, removing metaprogression components.

White Knuckle traps the player in the crumbling depths of SUB-STRUCTURE 1 as a lone climber fighting to ascend a nightmarish underground compound. You must navigate collapsing walls, leap over deadly gaps, and dodge brutal traps, all while evading the monstrous presence lurking and creeping from down below. Precision, speed, and smart resource management are essential. Tools can aid your climb, but overpacking will slow you down, and accessing your gear mid-ascent means having to let go of a hand. One wrong move, just one fumbled grab, and it’s a long, long way down…

XGIMI Teams Up With EA SPORTS FC 26 to Bring Football Gaming to the Big Screen

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Tech News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

XGIMI has announced an official partnership with EA SPORTS FC™ 26, launching a new campaign centered around making football gaming a more immersive and shared social experience. Under the banner of “A Bigger Way to Play,” the collaboration highlights how big-screen projection can transform casual matches and weekend tournaments into cinematic events, bringing every pass, tackle, and goal to life on a massive scale.

To celebrate the partnership, XGIMI is offering special hardware bundles that include an EA SPORTS FC™ 26 game code. The campaign spotlights three key products designed to fit a variety of gaming setups:

HORIZON 20 Series: A premium projector offering low latency, smooth gameplay support, and projection sizes up to 300 inches for a highly competitive, large-scale experience.
MoGo 4 Bundle: A compact and flexible option designed for portability, perfect for spontaneous gaming sessions and shared spaces.
Vibe One: A streamlined setup focusing on style and convenience for easy, large-scale entertainment.

In addition to the hardware bundles, the collaboration bridges the gap between the virtual and physical pitch by featuring official XGIMI branding directly within the EA SPORTS FC™ 26 game environment. The campaign will also roll out various community activations and a dedicated landing page designed to inspire fans to build their ultimate at-home football gaming setups.

New Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons Ravenloft Game From Ravensburger

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News

What will you become to defeat the persistent evil in the mysterious Ravenloft? Ravensburger, acclaimed publisher of toys and games, today announced Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft as the newest installment to its award-winning Horrified game franchise. Set in the terrifying domain of Barovia, a land steeped in gothic horror, players must work together to defeat four new foes inspired by monsters from Ravenloft, a fan-favorite horror setting from the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game, Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft releases this summer and is now available for pre-order on Target.com.

In Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft players will choose to play as one of five new Heroes, each inspired by character classes from D&D. Together, they’ll take on the Vampire Dark Lord Strahd Von Zarovich; the murderous living doll Carrionette; the witch Baba Lysaga and her walking hut; and the sentient, supernatural Gulthias Tree.

“One of the things fans love about both Horrified and D&D is the endless possibilities of adventures that take you to new locations and new encounters,” said Florian Baldenhofer, Head of Games for Ravensburger. “And after the overwhelmingly positive reception of the first Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game last year, the question wasn’t if we wanted to step back into the world of D&D, but rather, where we wanted to go and what monsters we might want to go up against on our journey. Ravenloft quickly emerged as the frontrunner thanks to its deep ties to the horror genre, eerie atmosphere and haunted residents.”

“We’re always looking for new ways for players to immerse themselves in the worlds of D&D. Since its introduction in 1983, Ravenloft has been a beloved campaign setting,” said Kara Kenna, Franchise Creative Director at Wizards of the Coast. “Being able to continue our collaboration with Ravensburger by bringing the rich characters and lore from the Domains of Dread through the mists and into Horrified’s narrative-driven adventure and cooperative gameplay felt natural. Timing couldn’t be more perfect as we enter the Season of Horror celebrating Ravenloft: The Horrors Within, the newest Ravenloft release available June 16.”

Under license by Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast Division, Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft is a follow-up to last year’s incredibly successful Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, which brought the world of Horrified and D&D together for the first time. While the location, heroes and monsters are all different this time, players can once again expect gameplay to utilize a d20, or 20-sided die.

“At Ravensburger, we aim to design and create immersive experiences that transport fans into familiar stories,” said Baldenhofer. “Finding a way to include the d20, which is iconic to D&D gameplay, into our established Horrified gaming system was one of the many ways we brought the worlds of both games together in an authentic and enjoyable way for fans of both series.”

Like last year’s Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS game and other prior entries in the series, players will need to complete different and unique challenges in order to defeat the monsters and save the citizens of Ravenloft. Designed by Peter Lee, an accomplished game designer behind more than 15 D&D-inspired games, including last year’s Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, the collaborative monster challenges immerse players into a world that feels reminiscent of a D&D campaign. Players can also choose to combine the monsters differently with each playthrough for new play experiences each time.

Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft can be combined with Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons, Horrified: World of Monsters, and Horrified Greek Monsters for even more game play value.

Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft will be available for purchase on Target.com and Ravensburger.com July 19, 2026. Horrified: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – Ravenloft is a cooperative board game for one to five players, ages 10 and up and will have an MSRP of $34.99.

Additional details about featured monsters and gameplay will be shared this summer.

Tides of Tomorrow Demo NOW Available on PlayStation 5

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos

THQ Nordic and DigixArt Studios today released the demo experience for plasticpunk narrative adventure Tides of Tomorrow on PlayStation® 5. Now console gamers worldwide can get a taste of Online Story-Link, DigixArt’s ground-breaking technology that allows players to feel the consequences of previous players‘ in-game decisions. Tides of Tomorrow is scheduled for release on April 22nd, Global Earth Day .

Play the Tides of Tomorrow demo on PS5: https://thqn.net/tot-psn-demo

Pre-Order Tides of Tomorrow NOW to receive the Delta Agent DLC, an exclusive Tidewalker player and Boat skin :
PlayStation: https://thqn.net/tot-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/tot-xbox
Steam: https://thqn.net/tot-steam

SOEDESCO Reveals Story Trailer for Truck Driver

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

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

SOEDESCO® and developer Kyodai have released a brand-new story trailer for Truck Driver: The American Dream, offering a deeper look into the narrative that sets the game apart from other trucking experiences.

While many trucking games focus purely on cargo and contracts, Truck Driver: The American Dream goes beyond the wheel—telling a personal story of legacy, ambition, and finding your place on the open road. The new Story Trailer follows Nathan’s emotional journey as he follows the footsteps of his late father, a respected truck driver whose legacy casts a long shadow.

A playable demo is available on Steam, allowing players to experience the opening chapter of this trucking adventure, enhanced with a range of upgrades and features.

Years after the death of his father, Nathan decides to turn his life around by stepping into the driver’s seat. Players will build relationships, earn respect within the community, and slowly carve out their own identity in the trucking world.

NBA 2K26 Player Ratings Update #9

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, 2K announced the newest NBA 2K26 Player Ratings update ahead of the playoffs, showcasing the highly touted rookie Cooper Flagg, Houston’s offensive hub Alperen Şengün, and Charlotte Hornets’ rising star Brandon Miller.

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg: 88 OVR (+1) has been an absolute force down the final stretch of the season. His elite two-way play and high basketball IQ are translating perfectly to the pro level, allowing him to dominate on both ends of the floor, averaging 22.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and a staggering 2.5 blocks over the past six games.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün: 88 OVR (+1) has been a nightly triple-double threat recently, averaging 24.5 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 8.4 assists over the past two weeks. He has completely taken over the paint, utilizing his deep bag of post moves to dismantle opposing bigs and orchestrate the Rockets’ offense.

Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller: 87 OVR (+1) has taken a massive leap as a go-to scorer in his third season. Over the past two weeks he’s been on an absolute tear, with 27.8 points per game while shooting a blistering 43 percent from beyond the arc.

The full list of NBA 2K26 player rating updates can be found here: https://nba.2k.com/2k26/ratings/

Universal Fan Fest Nights Unveils Food and Merchandise Inspired by the Event Signature Experiences

5 days ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News

Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood serves up an all-new decadent menu and exclusive merchandise inspired by this year’s marquee experiences. Fans will be delighted when the highly-anticipated event kicks off on Thursday, April 23 and continues select nights through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Tickets can be purchased here.

Curated by Universal Studios Hollywood’s Executive Chef Julia Thrash, guests can eat their way through this year’s line-up of fandoms. Here’s a “taste” of what fans can expect from the carefully crafted menu inspired by their respective experiences:

Scooby-Doo Meets The Universal Monsters

Throughout Little Europe, guests can find Scooby Snacks as well as the Super Shaggy Sandwich, a stacked club sandwich sharable with your own Mystery Gang. Additionally, fans can satisfy their monstrous hunger with a Universal Monsters 22” Dog.

ONE PIECE

The popular “Sanji’s Galley” returns with a new, expanded location at Hollywood & Dine. Entrée items include Luffy’s Meat on the Bone, Sanji’s Seafood Fried Rice, Franky’s Loco Moco Burger, Brook’s Spicy Katsu, Jinbe’s Watermelon Salad and Pirate’s Bounty Funnel Cake. For dessert, fans can dive into Luffy’s Straw Hat mousse dome or the fan favorite Chopper Cupcake. Additionally, a selection of themed mocktails will be available at the new Grand Pirate Den, where fans can celebrate their victories after watching the new show.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Guests can head over to the Three Broomsticks for traditional British pub fare, including Scotch Eggs, Welsh Rarebit, Toad in the Hole, Curry Chicken, Classic Sunday Roast and Classic English Fish and Chips. For a sweet treat, don’t miss the new Three Broomsticks Dessert Flight or the Hippogriff Brown Sugar & Oat Trifle.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

Fans of the popular Manga and Anime can celebrate “In the name of the Moon” with all-new items this year. A special bento box combo meal will be available, including a spicy tuna onigiri, a Moonlight Love Sparkle drink and Tuxedo Mask’s Raspberry Rose Sandwich Cookie. Nearby, Sailor fans can also find a Moon Scepter Churro and Mystery Box Cupcakes.

Dungeons & Dragons

The fan-favorite “First Roll Tavern” makes its return to the Lower Lot. Gamers can nosh on Cockatrice Hot Wings, Dragon Egg Cheesecake, Gelatinous Cube, Ranger’s Mark sandwich and Beholder’s Brew Fondue as well as a selection of themed alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Must be 21+ with valid Photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD

Guests can enjoy the colorful Yoshi celebration with three specially themed smoothies prepared by Chef Toad, with flavors representing the green, yellow and purple Yoshis. A special drink bottle featuring the Green Yoshi and its signature Yoshi Egg will be available for purchase.

Guests looking to get the most out of their gastronomic experience can purchase the Universal Fan Fest Nights Dining Pass. The specialty pass allows fans to enjoy a total of six items on their visit date for a single price, including two eligible entrée items and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage items. The Dining Pass is redeemable at participating food and beverage locations only and is only available during Universal Fan Fest Nights. Additional restrictions apply.

New merchandise, including collectibles, apparel, drinkware, accessories and more, will debut in tandem with Universal Fan Fest Nights, inviting guests and fans to display their fandom during the event and beyond. Hero items include colorful Yoshi character shirts, shoulder pals and a headband, original Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon items, a ONE PIECE Spirit Jersey as well as Scooby-Doo and Universal Monsters cross-over apparel and items inspired by Forbidden Forest: Search for the Hippogriff. Merchandise will be available for purchase inside the theme park, on Universal CityWalk and at https://shopuniversal.com/shop. Fans are encouraged to cosplay or attend the event dressed in their favorite fandom attire (subject to Cosplay Costume Guidelines).

To kick off Universal Fan Fest Nights, guests can jump start their evening at Universal CityWalk Hollywood with limited time themed offerings at participating restaurants: NBC Sports Grill & Brew (ONE PIECE), Voodoo Doughnut (Scooby-Doo), The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon) and Vivo Italian Kitchen (DUNGEONS & DRAGONS).

Adding to the adventure, guests will be able to experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge,” “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™,” “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem,” “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™”.

For more information visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com and Universal Fan Fest Nights, follow @UniFanFestNights on Instagram, visit Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.