Author - Jerry Paxton

LEGO & SEGA Releasing SEGA Genesis Console on June 1st

2 months ago

Get ready to level up your LEGO® collection! Today, the LEGO Group and SEGA revealed the new SEGA Genesis Console (40926). The highly detailed model is inspired by and pays homage to SEGA’s original gaming console, an icon for gamers worldwide.

Bringing together the best of creativity and a love for retro gaming, this display model allows builders to customise their creation into either the SEGA Genesis or SEGA Mega Drive version, complete with detachable controllers and decorative stickers.

“Like many others from my generation, I still vividly remember when the SEGA Mega Drive launched – it felt completely out of this world,” said Patrik, Designer at the LEGO Group. “27 years later the love for the console is still going strong – I still play mine! Recreating the intricate details and curves of the console with LEGO elements was an enjoyable challenge, despite its difficulty.”

“We feel that this is a building experience that captures both SEGA’s heritage of gaming and the playful creativity of LEGO play,” said Alex Gomez, VP, Licensing & Partnerships of SEGA of America, Inc. “The SEGA Genesis holds a special place in the hearts of gamers and represents a defining era in video game history. With this new LEGO set, fans are not only able to relive those nostalgic memories but also actively engage with SEGA’s legacy through hands-on creativity.”

The LEGO® SEGA®: SEGA Genesis™ Console (40926) will be available from 1st June 2026, priced at £34.99 / €39.99 / $39.99. Discover more and purchase at LEGO.com/GenesisMegadrive or visit your nearest LEGO Store.

Please find more product information below:

LEGO® SEGA®: SEGA Genesis Console (40926)

Ages: 12+
Pieces: 479
Measurements: The set measures over 1.5 in. (4 cm) high, 6 in (16 cm) wide and 4.5 in (12 cm) deep, while the controllers measure over 1 in. (2 cm) high, 3 in (8 cm) wide and 9.5 in. (24 cm) deep
What’s included: The building kit includes 2 detachable controllers, a game card that can be taken out of the console, plus sticker decorations
Price: £34.99/ €39.99 / $39.99
Available via LEGO.com/GenesisMegadrive or your nearest LEGO Store

This latest collaboration builds upon the successful partnership between SEGA and the LEGO Group, continuing to expand the shared vision of delivering memorable experiences for fans worldwide. Prior collaborations include successful LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog Product Range and LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone sets.

Brand New Developer Diary and Details Unveiled for CONTROL Resonant

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today during a special event at gamescom Latin America, Remedy Entertainment, Creative Director Mikael Kasurinen unveiled a brand-new developer diary along with new details for CONTROL Resonant, the highly-anticipated sequel to Remedy’s critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning CONTROL. The new developer diary video reveals more of CONTROL Resonant’s twisted version of Manhattan. Go behind the scenes with the development team and learn how they created a world outside of the confines of the Oldest House.

Watch the CONTROL Resonant Developer Diary

“What the Oldest House is to a boring office building, the Manhattan of CONTROL Resonant is to a regular city. For years, the players, developers and Dylan alike have been staring at the brutalist concrete walls of the Oldest House – it’s time to get some fresh air,” said Elmeri Raitanen, Art Director of CONTROL Resonant.

“The world of CONTROL Resonant is filled with paranatural action that takes place in an expansive, reality-warping playground of choice, power, and consequence,” said Mikael Kasurinen, Creative Director of CONTROL Resonant. “We are thrilled to be at gamescom LatAm and bring this latest update to our fans in Brazil and around the world.”

CONTROL Resonant will be published by Remedy Entertainment. Annapurna Pictures are co-financing and co-producing the game as part of a strategic partnership with Remedy Entertainment. CONTROL Resonant is scheduled to be released in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, Mac via Steam and the App Store, and GeForce NOW.

Way of the Hunter 2 Early Access Expands Gets Major Update

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Way of the Hunter 2 receives its first major content update, expanding the simulation with new systems and equipment that deepen both realism and player agency.

Play Way of the Hunter 2 in Early Access now: https://thqn.net/WOTH2-Steam

Players can now actively shape ecosystems through infrastructure improvements in reserves, by restoring damaged habitats, removing pollution, and clearing invasive species. These efforts directly impact animal fitness and population potential, creating more dynamic and sustainable hunting grounds over time.

A new layer of tactical hunting is introduced with suppressors, allowing for quieter shots that reduce animal alertness and prevent nearby herds from spooking. This enables more controlled harvests and improved follow-up opportunities, encouraging careful, selective hunting strategies.

The update also adds thermal optics, including both a handheld monocular and clip ons. These tools allow players to detect heat signatures in low visibility conditions, offering multiple viewing modes for scanning terrain, tracking movement, and identifying targets with greater precision.

Finally, Photo Mode is expanded with new player and dog poses, giving players more ways to capture both themselves and their hunting companions. These additions enhance storytelling and allow for more personalized and memorable in-game photography.

Wishlist Way of the Hunter 2 now on consoles:
PlayStation: https://thqn.net/woth2-psn
Xbox: https://thqn.net/woth2-xbox

More info about Way of the Hunter 2:
Website: https://wayofthehunter2.thqnordic.com
Discord: https://discord.gg/wayofthehunter

Way of the Hunter 2 is being developed by Nine Rocks Games and published by THQ Nordic. The game will be available for PC, PlayStation5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Assetto Corsa Rally Update 0.4 Out Now

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

505 Games and Supernova Games Studios, in technical partnership with KUNOS Simulazioni, are pleased to announce the availabiity of 0.4 update in the Assetto Corsa Rally Early Access program – marking another important step in the evolution of the rally experience.

Two New Nineties legends added to the Garage

This update introduces two legendary rally cars from the 1990s, each representing a completely different technical philosophy:

The Peugeot 306 Maxi Kit Car, featured in its iconic IKE Racing livery, rose to fame with drivers such as François Delecour. With front‑wheel drive and a high‑revving naturally aspirated engine, the 306 Maxi is a pure tarmac specialist, renowned for its agility, precision, and asphalt‑focused performance.
The Subaru Impreza S3 Group A, driven in 1993 by Colin McRae and marking the beginning of the Impreza’s legendary rally legacy. Equipped with four‑wheel drive and a Boxer engine, the Impreza is built to dominate snow and gravel, embodying the all‑terrain resilience that would define Subaru’s success in the World Rally Championship.

Expanded Snow Conditions & Additional Events

Following the strong community response to snow driving, Update 0.4 expands the snowy weather technology to both the Alsace and Wales rallies. Drivers can now tackle these iconic stages in entirely new conditions, bringing fresh challenges and requiring new approaches to car control and stage strategy.

The update also introduces two new Event Groups dedicated to the newly added cars, for a total of 12 new events. In addition, a further event has been added for each of the three Traction Groups (FWD, RWD, and 4WD), featuring mixed weather conditions.

Official Collaboration with Jon Armstrong

We are extremely proud to announce that in March we began an official collaboration with Jon Armstrong, WRC rally driver for M-Sport. Bringing extensive experience across professional rallying, sim racing, and game development, Jon has played a key role in refining furtherly vehicle physics and handling.

Guided by his feedback and expertise, the Supernova team has focused particularly on improving tires, aerodynamics, and suspension, resulting in car behavior that is smoother, more predictable, and more communicative. These refinements make it more natural for players to manage critical driving dynamics such as wheel lock-up, loss of traction, and driving at the limit—phases that Jon himself identifies as essential for driving a rally car effectively and enjoyably.

Additional Improvements

Update 0.4 also includes a wide range of technical refinements, including:

Improved support for peripherals
Integration of Fanatec FullForce and Logitech TrueForce SDKs
Further overall stability and usability improvements

Full details of the update are available in the changelog.

Steam to Electric Railway Management Game Announced

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

UK-based publisher Kwalee and independent developer Galaxy Grove are thrilled to announce Steam to Electric, a railway management experience. From the creators of Station to Station and Town to City, the game lets players build and optimise their own railway network, transporting passengers and goods while unlocking some wild (but very real) historical train inventions. As their network grows, players will evolve from steam to electric, balancing simplicity with surprising depth. Easy to pick up but rewarding to master, Steam to Electric is all about building a complex railway empire.

“As a huge fan of trains and of management games myself, it’s a dream come true to make a game about some of the boldest railway innovations,” says game director Joost van Dongen. “From a train powered by literal jet engines to one that drives on a single rail and is kept upright through a complex gyro system, it’s hard to believe that some of these have really existed. But they did, and they worked! In Steam to Electric, we’re giving these amazing inventions a beautiful homage by letting you build them.”

Kwalee and Galaxy Grove have released an announcement trailer offering a first look at some of the game’s historical train models and deep management systems.

The Shore: Enhanced Edition is Now Out on PlayStation 5

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News

The Shore: Enhanced Edition is available now on PlayStation 5. Dragonis Games and Iphigames have brought the acclaimed Lovecraftian horror adventure to consoles for the first time, delivering the most complete and refined version of the game to date. The Xbox Series X|S version is planned for later in 2026.

Available on PlayStation Store: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/the-shore-enhanced-edition

Following years of requests from the community, The Shore: Enhanced Edition is available now on PlayStation 5, the first time the acclaimed Lovecraftian adventure has come to console.

“Bringing The Shore to PlayStation 5 is something I have been dreaming about for a long time. The response from the community over the years has been overwhelming and today we finally get to deliver.”

— Ares Dragonis, Founder, Dragonis Games

Key Features

Explore the Forbidden Island: A dark and abandoned island inspired by Lovecraftian horror, with villages, ruins and strange landscapes.
Cosmic Horror Atmosphere: Dark visuals, huge creatures, and unsettling locations create a constant feeling of dread.
Uncover a Tragic Story: Learn Andrew’s story through exploration, notes and events that reveal the island’s past.
Solve Eerie Puzzles: Solve environmental puzzles using logic, observation and strange objects.
Face Eldritch Entities: Encounter frightening creatures beyond human understanding.
Artifacts of the Old Gods: Use powerful ancient items to survive and move forward, but every power has a cost.
Immersive Sound Design: Sounds, whispers, and silence build tension and pull you deeper into the world.

Trash Goblin DLC The Artist of Brimhaven Launches May 7th

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

“Best Small Studio” indie game developer Spilt Milk Studios has been cooking up an exciting DLC for their acclaimed and 100,000-selling wholesome shopkeeping game Trash Goblin with its first premium expansion The Artist of Brimhaven. Due May 7th, this premium DLC will add at least 5 hours of brand new story content revolving around you, a new district, and fresh starts.

Designed for people who’ve completed the story in the base game and can’t wait to see what everyone gets up to next, The Artist of Brimhaven features returning characters along with a whole new way to reach out and touch the world of Trash Goblin! Players will visit the all-new district of Brimhaven, a quiet and abandoned place nestled in a large ravine. You’ll be helping the community revitalise & rebuild the run-down buildings of this once-bustling locale, filling its empty streets with cheer and making a lasting positive change to the inhabitants of Silver City!

That’s not all, as this expansion coincides with a huge free update coming to the game on PC the same day! It introduces an entirely new tool nicknamed Hugh, which gives players the ability to swap materials and colours across all 400 trinkets in the game!! Please understand; this update is PC only for the time being.

For those who haven’t played Trash Goblin before, this is a fantastic time to jump in as the game is free for one week on Epic Games Store starting on the 7th May. Enjoy the base campaign at no cost and get up to speed on the story before embarking on the Brimhaven expansion!.

Vampire: The Masquerade Oaths & Ashes Visual Novel Launches in 2026

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

The robust and acclaimed Vampire: The Masquerade universe is set to expand with the addition of the upcoming visual novel titled Vampire: The Masquerade – Oaths & Ashes.

The dev team behind this newest installment consists of industry veterans who have already worked on some of the previous Vampire: The Masquerade titles, and are aiming to deliver a fresh perspective in the millenia-long lore, while staying true to the core tenets of the setting.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Oaths & Ashes is set to release later in 2026. Players looking to keep up to date with development are encouraged to wishlist on the Steam Page.

Sudden Strike 5 Accolades Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

The trumpets of war ring out with praise for the latest installment of the WWII real-time strategy game, Sudden Strike 5. Following the global release on April 23, the first wave of critics has hailed the game as a worthy successor, commending the development team at Kite Games for faithfully carrying forward the spirit of the series. Publisher Kalypso Media and Kite Games are proud to share these early reactions as players across the globe experience the game firsthand.

DualShockers commends the newest iteration of the franchise for preserving the Sudden Strike experience and carrying forward its long-standing tradition – “the Sudden Strike series has established itself as one of the best real-time strategy titles available, and Sudden Strike 5 keeps this legacy alive and well.”

According to XboxDynasty, “Sudden Strike 5 provides an “Immersive World War II Atmosphere,” while GameStar highlights the game’s “gripping real-time tactics,” and Gamers.at describe Sudden Strike 5 as “Currently the best RTS set in World War II by far.”

“Kalypso Media and Kite Games are delighted by the positive reception players and press have expressed in the first days since launch,” said Anika Thun, Managing Director of Kalypso Media. “Watching our community embrace Sudden Strike 5 and celebrate its depth is incredibly rewarding. It reinforces the passion, creativity, and countless hours of hard work that have gone into not only this title, but into the legacy of the Sudden Strike franchise as a whole.”

See why Play Experience has called Sudden Strike 5 “a tactical triumph” and get your hands on the game today! Sudden Strike 5 is available for PC, Xbox on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation®5 in Standard Edition $49.99 and Deluxe Edition $59.99.

Star Wars: The Old Republic Update 7.9 Legacy Reborn Livestream

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

The Star Wars: The Old Republic development team has shared a recap of everything announced during the Game Update 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” livestream, including the finale of the Legacy of the Sith storyline, PvP Season 10, Nar Shaddaa Nightlife, new Cartel Market items and more.

Check out all the highlights of new content coming in 7.9 “Legacy Reborn” below.

From now until May 14, players who watch one hour of live Star Wars: The Old Republic content on Twitch will be granted the Dantooine (Crash Site) Poster Decoration. When 7.9 goes live, players who watch four hours of live Twitch content will receive the Nightshade Hssiss Mount.

Legacy Reborn Storyline: Darth Jadus has stolen Darth Nul’s holocron and is heading to Khar Shian, where the final showdown of Legacy of the Sith will unfold alongside Heta Kol, the Hidden Chain, Malgus and Shae Vizla. The final confrontation on Khar Shian will feature gameplay from different character perspectives, giving players a new way to experience the story’s climax.
Cartel Market: New items inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu™ will be dropping in the Cartel Market, alongside the limited-time Master the Fight: Cargo Transport Bundle.
Quality of Life Updates: Starting in 7.9, the companion terminal will be disabled and narratively unavailable companions will remain accessible under a new “Ineligible for Story” tab. Based on player feedback, the Dantooine Dynamic Encounter intro mission is also being updated for smoother onboarding, with the Orbital Core encounter separated from the main story mission flow.
PvP Season 10 “Honor in Battle”: Season 10 launches with 7.9 and will run for 16 weeks, bringing new armors, decorations, titles, flairs, trophy decorations, flags and achievements
Nar Shaddaa Nightlife: This seasonal event returns June 30 for six weeks. And will introduce two new themed decorations that can be earned when the event begins.
Galactic Season 11: Light and Shadow will launch with Game Update 7.9.1, bringing back fan-favorite rewards, returning companions Fen Zeil and Amity, discounted gifts and new customization, armoire, mount, title and legacy reward options.
8.0 First Details: The team also previewed the next era of SWTOR, including a level cap increase to 85, gearing updates, combat balance changes, a new three-boss Operation and the explorable planet Ryloth, home of the Twi’leks, with Dynamic Encounters.