Author - Jerry Paxton

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Unleashes Hellraiser

2 months ago

Halloween Horror Nights tempts guests to step beyond the threshold of pain and pleasure with all-new haunted houses inspired by the first three Hellraiser films that forever changed the genre. This terrifying new experience will transport fans into the twisted world first brought to life by Clive Barker, where desire, suffering and the unknown collide, beginning Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Since its debut in 1987, Hellraiser has become one of horror’s most influential franchises, introducing audiences to the chilling mythology of the Lament Configuration puzzle box – which, when solved, opens a portal to another dimension inhabited by the ritualistically torturous beings, the Cenobites, and their leader, the iconic Pinhead. Known for blending psychological horror with graphic imagery and philosophical themes of pain and desire, Hellraiser helped redefine supernatural horror and cemented its place as a cult classic that continues to inspire filmmakers and haunt audiences worldwide.

Now, for the first time at Halloween Horror Nights, guests will experience this nightmare personally in haunted houses on both coasts that draw from the first three films: Hellraiser, Hellbound: Hellraiser II and Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth. Additionally, legendary Pinhead actor Doug Bradley will reprise his character and lend his voice to both haunted houses in Hollywood and Orlando.

The terrifying experience begins as guests enter the iconic Lament Configuration puzzle box, unwittingly summoning the Cenobites and opening a gateway to a diabolical dimension where unspeakable horrors await. From the shadowy attic in Frank Cotton’s family home where he was first cast to Hell, to the disturbing Channard Institute where the legendary box lures guests with its promise of forbidden pleasures, fans will encounter haunting moments and settings from the Hellraiser franchise at every turn. Their unnerving journey ultimately lands them in The Labyrinth where Pinhead and the Cenobites lie in wait for new souls to torment for eternity.

New limited-release merchandise inspired by the Hellraiser haunted house, including a T-shirt and a Pinhead acrylic figure which can be added to the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display, are now available at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and will launch tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1 at 9am PST on shopUniversal.com.

Additional event details, including new haunted houses coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, will be revealed soon.

Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights at Universal Orlando Resort, beginning Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1, and at Universal Studios Hollywood from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1. Event tickets for both theme parks are on sale now, with additional products coming soon for Universal Orlando Resort, including this year’s four Frequent Fear Pass options (Rush of Fear, Frequent Fear, Frequent Fear Plus and Ultimate Fear) that will allow guests to experience the horror again and again. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Wreckfest 2 Content Update #08 Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

With Update #8, Wreckfest 2 introduces its player progression system. This first version marks the beginning of a living system that will continue to evolve throughout Early Access and beyond.

For now, you’ll earn experience through your actions across three pillars: racing, crashing, and pure madness. Focus on what you enjoy most and progress your way — whether you specialize or embrace the chaos. It’s up to you. We’re excited to hear what you think about this first iteration.

Another request we heard loud and clear: more suicide and waypoint races. Consider it done. And for waypoint races, we’re adding something even more chaotic – the Random Waypoint Mode. You’ll never know where the next waypoint appears, even if you know the track inside out. This feature is currently limited to multiplayer races, as the AI still needs to catch up. Humanity: 1, AI: 0.

We’re also introducing the ability to share your paint jobs with other players. For now, this requires exchanging files manually, but this is just the foundation – we’ll make the process much smoother in future updates.

Update #8 is available now and brings new cars, new tracks, and a range of additional improvements.

Highlights of Content Update #8 include:

Introduction of the player progression system
The Ultimate Minimap — never get lost again
2 new cars
7 new waypoint and suicide races
Random waypoint races (multiplayer only)
Easy tuning mode
Shareable paint jobs (currently via file transfer)
Improved performance
Tweaked physics and damage

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for PC Discounted for a Limited Time

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH arrived onto PlayStation 5 one-year ago. To celebrate the one-year launch anniversary, KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS recently announced that Hideo Kojima’s epic is on sale now! For the first time, Porters-to-be can now purchase DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH for PC at a 20% discount on Steam for a limited time. DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is also available on PS5 through the PlayStation Store at a discounted rate – you can also subscribe to PlayStation Plus Premium to play a 5-hour full game trial.

Nominated seven times at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards and winner of the Artistic Achievement award, DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is a standalone sequel to DEATH STRANDING, in which you step into the boots of Sam and his companions as they journey across Australia on a new mission to save humanity from extinction and discover the answer to the haunting question:

Should we have connected?

Surrounded by enemies, Sam can shoot, sneak, and sprint his way out of trouble whilst surviving the natural disasters wreaking havoc upon the world. Sam must brave earthquakes, sandstorms and forest fires, as well as the ruinous Timefall as he strives to save humanity from extinction once again. Throughout Sam’s journey the Social Strand System connects players from around the globe, allowing you to shape someone else’s world, and have their actions shape yours.

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH sees Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, and Troy Baker return to Hideo Kojima’s genre defying universe. They are joined by Elle Fanning, Shioli Kutsuna, and Academy Award-winning film director George Miller.

The PC edition of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is Steam Deck Verified, and thanks to our friends at Nixxes Software, contains additional features, such as full integration with Nvidia’s DLSS, AMD’s FSR and Intel’s XeSS and upscaling and frame generation technologies as well as uncapped frame rates in gameplay and customised graphical settings ¹, super-ultrawide (32:9) support for gameplay, with standard ultrawide (21:9) support for in-game cut scenes ², full mouse and keyboard support with custom keybind mapping, full DualSense controller integration, with haptic feedback, adaptive trigger functionality ³, and Spatial Sound Support ⁴.

Tekken 8 Unleashes the Onigiri Savior Bob at Evo 2026

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today revealed a new trailer showcasing game play for Bob, bringing back the character first introduced in TEKKEN 6 as the second DLC character coming to TEKKEN™8 Season 3. Revealed during Evo in Las Vegas, Bob, the “Onigiri Savior”, brings his unique, almost physics-defying, martial arts skills to the roster this August. Additionally, Bandai Namco crowned Arslan Ash as Champion of the TEKKEN 8 tournament at Evo, further setting the stage for the TEKKEN World Tour Finals, which was revealed to take place at Evo Singapore 2027. TEKKEN™ fans were also treated to an exciting announcement with the unveiling of TEKKEN! CARTOON, a new official spin-off cartoon for the franchise, debuting on July 10. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios Inc., TEKKEN 8 is available now on PlayStation®5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC via Steam®. For more information on the game, please visit https://tekken.com/.

Check out the new TEKKEN 8 Bob gameplay trailer here:

Initially introduced in TEKKEN™6, TEKKEN 8 finds modern-day Bob in the hospital following a beating he received from Bryan on the way to the King of Iron First Tournament 7. While bound in his hospital bed recovering from the fight, Bob gets fed up with the hospital’s bland food and becomes inspired to conceive of his own delicious burger recipe. After being discharged from the hospital, Bob goes on to establish a hugely successful burger chain, leading to the creation of “Bob’s Onigiri,” which brings him even greater fortune and renown. Bob soon finds himself crossing paths with Kazuya on his quest to take over the world, and yet, despite Bob’s newfound successes, he is inspired to take on the greater cause of bringing the hammer of justice down on his foe, Kazuya Mishima.

Bob will be available for TEKKEN 8 Season Pass 3 holders on Wednesday, August 19th in North America, while the character will be available for all on August 24, 2026. Bob joins the previously released Kunimitsu and the upcoming Roger Jr. and Yujiro Hanma as the characters of the Season 3 Pass.

Surprising fans at Evo, Bandai Namco unveiled the new TEKKEN! CARTOON series, which will begin airing on July 10, 2026. The first season will consist of bite-sized episodes of less than a minute and focus on five characters: Paul, Yoshimitsu, Kazuya, Alisa and Kuma, depicting the fearsome warriors in cartoon style with cute animation featuring catchy original music.

New TEKKEN World Tour details were also revealed at the event, where it was announced that the TEKKEN World Tour 2026 Finals will take place from January 14-17, 2027, at Evo Singapore 2027.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK Heats Up With Summer Festival Update

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, has announced a new update for its AFK RPG THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK that kicks off the Summer Festival event with the arrival of Aqua Splash style Kula Diamond and various limited-time events.

Kula Diamond returns in a new Aqua Splash style, showcasing her unique ability to instantly freeze moisture in the air to unleash powerful attacks. Available only for a limited time during the Summer Festival, Aqua Splash style Kula features the [Deathblow] synergy that adds new strategic options for team building. Her arrival event will run from June 25 through July 8, and a [Deathblow] Synergy Pick-Up event will also run during the same period, increasing the acquisition rates of fighters with the [Deathblow] synergy.

The Summer Festival event will take place from June 25 through July 22 that offers players a variety of summer-themed content and rewards. The main event, Aqua Splash, will run from July 2 through July 15 and feature various seasonal events such as “Find Kula” and event dungeons “Midnight Party” and “Sunshine Groove.”

Players can also participate in Cool Summer Check-In to receive abundant Summer Festival gifts, including Origin, DNA Selection Box, and more. In addition, the Legendary pets Slush and Bumpy will be available as part of the Summer Festival update. The Lucky Elpy event will run from June 29 through July 3 that will provide players a chance to obtain the Legendary Supporter Sho Hayate.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK is based on SNK’s “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” IP. The game features iconic fighters from “THE KING OF FIGHTERS” series reimagined in pixel art graphics that gamers are familiar with from THE KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 on NEOGEO POCKET COLOR, allowing players to build their own team of favorite Fighters and enjoy dynamic combats. Players can strategically create their decks by combining at least 5 and up to 25 different Fighters and formations.

For the latest news and information on THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK, visit the official website and follow the game’s Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube channels.

“THE KING OF FIGHTERS” is an iconic fighting game series that led the fighting game craze in the 1990s, with over 15 titles released to date. THE KING OF FIGHTERS and its Fighters have been receiving strong support among fans around the globe for decades as the series’ systems and stories have evolved over time.

Assetto Corsa Rally – Update 0.5 OUT NOW Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, are delighted to announce that Assetto Corsa Rally has received a massive new update today which adds two new real-life stages – Loutraki and Elatia – which have previously featured in the World Rally Championship rally in Greece.

The new Greece Rally content in the 0.5 Update and is flanked by the first integration of online multiplayer with players able to host and join full customisable lobbies for up to 16 players, as well as a hefty physics overhaul bolstered by an upgraded tire model which offers more realistic interaction between rubber and surfaces.

Currently available in Early Access on Steam, Assetto Corsa Rally is the newest entry in the acclaimed Assetto Corsa franchise and brings realistic driving physics to one of the most demanding and spectacular forms of motorsport, delivering an authentic and immersive experience that captures the true essence of rallying. The 0.5 Update is the latest free content update for Assetto Corsa Rally with Supernova Games Studios working on further sizeable updates and new content in the future as they race along to 1.0.

For more information about the key features in the 0.5 update, please refer to the overview below:

New: Greece Rally – Loutraki Special Stage
The Loutraki stage is a famous Special stage that was used for years in the World Rally Championship. It starts on the outskirts of the town and climbs into the hills of Aghii Theodori, following roads typical of Greek rally stages: dusty, with stones and boulders at the edges and hazards around every corner. The route is winding, alternating fast sections with wide turns and featuring a medium-width roadway. High speeds combined with broad lines challenge the driver’s concentration and car control, while also allowing plentiful opportunities for drifting.

New: Greece Rally – Elatia Special Stage
Near the town of Elatia, the Elatia–Zeli special stage connects the two settlements and has been used for many years in the World Rally Championship. The roads are wide and dusty, featuring numerous ruts, exposed rocks, and hazards typical of Greek rally stages. The stage is fast and filled with sweeping corners, allowing drivers to fully exploit their cars’ power and perform spectacular drifts. However, the high speeds and challenging surface conditions still demand great precision and concentration from the drivers.

New: Online Multiplayer Game Mode – Single Stage
The first phase of online multiplayer introduces custom and public lobbies for up to 16 players in single-stage events, featuring full control over weather, car restrictions, and real-time live spectating. This update also debuts official developer-managed ACR Lobbies, which utilize automatic multiple instances to ensure the community always has open slots to join. Launching with version 0.5, multiplayer features a rotating event calendar consisting of two standard weekly events and one premium event exclusive to the weekend from Friday to Sunday.

New: Physics
This major physics overhaul introduces an upgraded tire model featuring a revised peak slip angle formula that enhances inner tire utility, alongside a more stable load sensitivity calculation scaled by pressure and contact patch size. Surface recognition has been refactored with unique parameter sets and modifier overrides per terrain, complemented by the introduction of longitudinal and lateral bulldozing effects on soft surfaces. Enhanced camber dynamics now scale grip based on load and angle sensitivity, while experimental stick-slip and dig-dependent vibrations reintroduce detailed surface feedback. Additionally, a new dynamic ideal line that widens through corners debuts in Greece, all backed by a global rebalancing pass for all surfaces, cars, and setup presets.

World of Warships: Legends Born to Sail Free Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Wargaming, developer and publisher of the hit naval battle MMO World of Warships: Legends, is sailing into summer with star-spangled celebrations. Marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence Day, players can dive into a themed event packed with activities, including a dedicated Collection and a Calendar filled with plenty of rewards. Players can also look forward to a U.S. Premium battleship in a new themed campaign, alongside a new line of U.S. alternative destroyers drops anchor to Early Access.

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Celebrate 250 years of American Independence Day

Bringing the celebrations to Legendary waters, players can immerse themselves in dedicated activities – including a “Three Eras of Freedom” Collection, and the “Big Chief” Calendar. Complete the daily Calendar to unlock new Commander Ernest E. Evans, as well as three Commander guises of notable figures from notable eras of U.S. Navy history. Throughout the update, players can also collect a special event currency, Independium. This can be redeemed for a new Legendary tier destroyer USS Burrows, special skins inspired by different periods of American naval history, and skins for new Early Access destroyers.

A new line of U.S. alternative destroyers make waves in Early Access

Also sailing into the game is a new line of four U.S. alternative destroyers – Tier V Kane, Tier VI Hughes, Tier VII Osborne and Tier VIII Christopher. Each of these ships is equipped with Advanced Radar – a feature offering the benefit of periodically revealing an opponent’s position on the minimap when in range, even if it’s not been spotted. The new ships can be found across special U.S. Alternative Destroyer Crates and in the “Steel Eagles” random bundle, the latter of which also has the chance to drop new U.S. Tier VIII Premium cruiser Cambridge.

Unlock Indiana in the Pacific Hammer campaign

Closing out July’s update, players can look forward to a new campaign that challenges them to complete 100 milestones over the course of five weeks. Waiting at the end for players who complete the campaign with active Admiralty Backing, is U.S. Tier VIII Premium battleship Indiana, alongside plenty of other rewards. Part of the historical South Dakota-class of ships, Indiana sports powerful secondary guns and an impressive set of consumables, including Repair Party, Sonar, and a choice between Enhanced Secondary Targeting, Observation Seaplane, and Catapult Fighter.

Full details on the July update can be found in the patch notes.

Wild West Store Simulator Launch Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Shopkeepers, your time has come. Wild West Supermarket Simulator, the shop management sim set in the iconic era of the Wild West, has shed its Early Access status and moved into full release version 1.0 on PC today. But there’s more: The game from SunDust, a label of publisher Toplitz Productions, is also proudly celebrating its premiere on current-gen consoles with optimized controls and visuals.

After welcoming shopkeepers into a dusty run-down ghost town since its Early Access debut in August 2025, Wild West Supermarket Simulator has been continuously expanded and polished based on the invaluable community feedback, from shelf management systems to new customer types and quality-of-life improvements. With the release of version 1.0, the complete vision arrives with full controller support, optimized mechanics and much more. Additionally, for the first time in Wild West Supermarket Simulator history, players on current-gen consoles can saddle up and experience the gratifying cozy chore gameplay of running a general store, expanding, decorating and stacking the shelves.

But you are not limited to your shop. Help expand and rebuild the town to lure more customers with varied demands into your ever-growing shop. Hire helpers to assist you with chores like stacking the shelves, working the cash register or keeping your storage in order.

SILENT HILL f × FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Collaboration Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. (KONAMI) announces SILENT HILL f (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games, Microsoft Store, GOG.com) collaborates with Koei Tecmo Games Co., Ltd’s Japanese-style horror adventure, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson ButterflyREMAKE to launch a new update, adding a new ‘Crimson Butterfly’ cosmetic.

This DLC adds a cosmetic for players to change Hinako’s appearance*, inspired by Mio Amakura, the protagonist of FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE. Players can experience the main story of SILENT HILL f* whilst embodying the spirit of the bond between twin sisters who become lost in an abandoned village haunted by vengeful spirits, as depicted in FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE.

The “Crimson Butterfly” cosmetic is available to all users who own SILENT HILL f and have updated to Patch 1.20 or later. Please check the patch notes for details on the update. *This DLC is additional content that allows players to change Hinako’s appearance. It does not include new scenarios, additional stages, or additional game modes.

https://www.konami.com/games/silenthill/f/news/eu/en/patch-note_v120

Additionally, both the Standard and Deluxe Editions of SILENT HILL f are currently on sale on select platforms. A bundle featuring SILENT HILL f and FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE is also currently available, allowing players to enjoy both titles at a discounted price. Players can take this opportunity to enjoy a special collaboration where the worlds of Japanese horror games intersect.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Official Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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The magic and mischief of Auradon and Wonderland are returning to television screens this summer. Disney today debuted the highly anticipated official trailer, poster, and a brand-new musical track for Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, the latest installment in the globally successful Descendants franchise.

The sneak peek premiered on Good Morning America, setting the stage for the film’s official television debut on Thursday, July 16 on Disney Channel, followed by its streaming release the next day, July 17, on Disney+.

A New Threat in Wonderland

Picking up after the events of Descendants: The Rise of Red, the new film explores the unintended consequences of time travel. While the Queen of Hearts has turned kind and Cinderella is safe, altering the past has inadvertently birthed a new threat: Maddox Hatter.

When Maddox captures the Queen of Hearts, protagonists Red and Chloe are forced into action. To save her and rescue Wonderland, they must team up with an eclectic new generation of VKs (Villain Kids) and AKs (Action Kids), including Red’s new sister Pink, Luisa Madrigal’s son Luis, Captain Hook’s daughter Hazel, and Maddox’s son Max.

Villain Anthems and Soundtrack Details

Alongside the trailer, Disney dropped the film’s latest single, “Mad-Wicked Wonderland.” Positioned as the next entry in Disney’s long-standing tradition of memorable villain anthems, the track offers fans an auditory taste of the danger looming over Wonderland.

The song follows the success of the promotional single “Perfect Princess,” which racked up more than 12.36 million impressions across owned social platforms within its first five days. Promising more original tracks than any previous film in the franchise, the Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Original Soundtrack will release on July 17 via Walt Disney Records. Fans can already secure the album via Spotify pre-save and Apple Music pre-add.

Cast and Creative Team

The upcoming movie features a mix of returning favorites and high-profile franchise newcomers:

Returning Cast: Kylie Cantrall (Red), Malia Baker (Chloe), Leonardo Nam (Maddox Hatter), Melanie Paxson (Fairy Godmother), Paolo Montalban (King Charming), Rita Ora (the Queen of Hearts), and Brandy (Cinderella).
New Additions: Liamani Segura (Pink), Brendon Tremblay (Max Hatter), Alexandro Byrd (Luis Madrigal), Kiara Romero (Hazel Hook), Joel Oulette (Robbie Hood), Zavien Garrett (Felix Facilier), Ryan McEwen (Squirmy Smee), Dayton Paradis (Squeaky Smee), and Awkwafina as Chessy the Cat.

Behind the camera, Kimmy Gatewood (The Muppets Mayhem) serves as director and co-executive producer. The screenplay is penned by co-executive producer Tamara Chestna (Sneakerella) alongside Dan Frey and Ru Sommer (Descendants: The Rise of Red). Franchise veterans Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh return as executive producers, while Emmy Award-winner Emilio Dosal (Wicked, Sneakerella) handles the franchise’s signature high-energy choreography.

A Powerhouse Franchise

Since its inception in 2015, the Descendants franchise has remained a dominant force in youth media. The original trilogy consistently ranked as the most-watched cable movies of their respective years, capturing nearly 1 billion hours of viewing time in the United States alone.

The momentum carried into 2024 with Descendants: The Rise of Red, which broke records on Disney+ as the most-watched original movie among Kids and Girls ages 6–11, generating over 9 billion lifetime views. The brand’s massive footprint was further cemented in 2025 during the sold-out, 40-arena Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide Tour across North America.

To accompany the film’s launch, Disney also confirmed a wave of new consumer products “coming soon,” featuring an official doll line from Mattel, alongside licensed costumes, apparel, and books.

For fans looking to catch up ahead of the July premiere, previous films and The Descendants/ZOMBIES Worlds Collide: Concert Special are currently streaming inside the dedicated Descendants Collection on Disney+.