Author - Jerry Paxton

Sheryl Crow Performs New Cars: Lightning Racers Theme Song at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

2 months ago

Rev your engines! The Honda Center was electric on Saturday night during the Disney Experiences Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Rock icon Sheryl Crow took to the stage, surprising thousands of fans with the announcement that she is back in the driver’s seat for Disney and Pixar’s “Cars” franchise and has written and performed new original music — including the high-octane theme song “Built to Last” — for the upcoming Disney Jr. series “Cars: Lightning Racers.”

As part of the 20th anniversary celebration of the original “Cars” movie, Crow treated the crowd to a live performance of the new song, followed by her iconic hit “Real Gone.” The performance brought the spirit of Radiator Springs to life, celebrating two decades of racing history while looking forward to a brand-new generation of adventures.

Sheryl Crow, a nine-time GRAMMY Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, is bringing her signature sound with new original music featured throughout “Cars: Lightning Racers.” In addition to the theme song, Crow wrote 10 additional songs for the series, which will debut on Disney Jr. and stream on Disney+ in 2027.

Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s award-winning “Cars” franchise, “Cars: Lightning Racers” is a new series geared towards preschoolers and their families that follows Lightning McQueen, Mater and new teammates on all-new racing adventures in Radiator Springs. Fans looking to revisit the franchise can stream the “Cars” Collection on Disney+. The Disney Experiences Showcase, including Crow’s live performance at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, is also now streaming on Disney+.

As previously announced, many of the original “Cars” voice cast members will reprise their roles, including Owen Wilson as Lightning McQueen, Larry the Cable Guy as Mater, Bonnie Hunt as Sally, Jenifer Lewis as Flo, Guido Quaroni as Guido, Lloyd Sherr as Fillmore, Michael Wallis as Sheriff, Paul Dooley as Sarge, Tony Shalhoub as Luigi, Cheech Marin as Ramone, Bob Peterson as Chick Hicks and John Ratzenberger as Mack. Joining the cast as new characters are Leah Lewis as Pipes, Yuri Lowenthal as Miles and Sheryl Lee Ralph as Ms. Blinker.

“Cars: Lightning Racers” is produced by Disney Television Animation in association with Pixar for Disney Kids & Family. Travis Braun and Frank Montagna serve as executive producers, Dana Starfield is story editor, and Nathan Chew is supervising director for the series.

Disney Experiences Showcase Gives Look at What’s to Come During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News

The second day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa brought Disney fans from around the world together for another day of unparalleled storytelling, immersive experiences, and exclusive access to the future of Disney. From the largest show floor in event history at the Anaheim Convention Center to a spectacular evening presentation at the Honda Center, fans experienced firsthand the imagination, innovation, and creativity that continue to define The Walt Disney Company.

Saturday culminated with the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase, hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, as fans packed the arena for an unforgettable look at the future of Disney Experiences. Throughout the evening, Disney Experiences leaders, Imagineers, and storytellers unveiled exciting new details, shared behind-the-scenes stories, and offered fans exclusive first looks at what’s on the horizon. The spectacle came to life with Harris’ show-stopping opening tribute to Disney Audio-Animatronics, surprise performances from Grammy Award-winning artists including Sheryl Crow, Beck, Los Lobos and Gloria Gaynor, and celebrity cameos that kept the audience cheering from beginning to end.

Disney’s unique ability to create stories and characters that form lasting emotional connections with audiences around the world extends far beyond the screen. Through immersive destinations, groundbreaking attractions, unforgettable vacations, and innovative guest experiences, Disney brings those stories to life in ways only Disney can.

“As we continue expanding and evolving Disney Experiences around the world, our fans remain at the heart of everything we do,” said Thomas Mazloum, Chairman of Disney Experiences for The Walt Disney Company. “Events like this allow us to celebrate the incredible connection fans have with Disney while sharing our vision for the future and the stories, adventures, and memories we’re creating next.”

ALL THE MAGIC IN STORE FROM DISNEY EXPERIENCES
Throughout the evening, exciting updates were shared on transformative projects around the world, including Tropical Americas, Monstropolis, the Cars-themed area, and Villains Land at Walt Disney World Resort; the Coco attraction and Avengers Campus expansion at Disneyland Resort; and headline-making additions to Disney’s international destinations, from a Lion King-themed area in Paris to new Marvel experiences in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and a reimagined Space Mountain in Tokyo.

Among the evening’s biggest highlights, fans cheered for the news that the Yeti will be brought back to life in Expedition Everest. Looking further on the horizon, Mazloum shared plans for a reimagined Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park and revealed that Journey Into Imagination will receive a complete reimagining at EPCOT, featuring Figment and the return of Dreamfinder.
Full details for all announcements can be found on the Disney Parks Blog.

EVEN MORE EXCITEMENT FROM THE ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER
Earlier in the day, the Anaheim Convention Center continued to serve as the epicenter of Disney fandom as attendees explored immersive activations, exclusive pavilions, fan-favorite panels, and extraordinary shopping experiences. Throughout the day, fans also celebrated beloved Disney stories spanning generations while connecting with fellow fans who traveled from around the globe to be part of the weekend’s festivities.

The day started with the fan-favorite D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest presented by AT&T where guests experienced the incredible artistry and beautifully designed costumes created by attendees to celebrate their fandom. As the day continued, fans were able to get a closer look at some of the films and shows they love, including Camp Rock 3, Bluey, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Scrubs. A deep dive into Disney history also brought fans closer to the magic of Marvel’s Spider-Man, Zootopia (2016), KINGDOM HEARTS, Tinker Bell, and more.

Several announcements were shared today at the Anaheim Convention Center, including:
– Preschool megahit Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends has been greenlit for a historic seventh season on Disney Jr. and Disney+. With nearly 1.3 billion hours streamed on Disney+ globally, the series is Marvel’s most-watched TV series on the platform and the longest-running Spider-Man series overall. It introduces a whole new generation of young fans to Peter Parker, Miles Morales, and Gwen Stacy, who together form Team Spidey and go on adventures to protect their community. The announcement was made by Alyssa Sapire, Head of Disney Jr., Original Programming, and Strategy, during the “Celebrate 65 Years of Marvel’s Spider-Man!” panel at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

– The Disney Princess Experience, an all-new immersive adventure, is currently in development. The announcement was made during a panel at Disney Theatrical Group’s showroom floor booth. Inspired by beloved Disney stories, the experience will invite guests of all ages to journey through the magical worlds of Rapunzel, Tiana, Belle, Moana, and Ariel in a magical quest filled with music, interactive discoveries, and unforgettable moments. Additional details will be announced soon at www.thedisneyprincessexperience.com.

– An exclusive first screening of LEGO® Star Wars: The Mandalorian, an all-new animated special from Lucasfilm, which will debut exclusively on Disney+ September 2, 2026. Shelby Young, who has voiced numerous characters in animated Star Wars titles over the years, debuted the trailer and poster before introducing the film to an excited crowd at the Anaheim Convention Center. Based on Star Wars, created by George Lucas, and inspired by the Disney+ series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, the special is directed by Chris Buckley and written by Michael Price. The executive producers are Michael Price, James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, Jason Cosler, and Keith Malone, and the producers are Daniel Cavey and Dan Langlois.

ONE MORE DAY OF DISNEY MAGIC
The celebration continues tomorrow with the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, featuring additional programming, shopping, and fan experiences at the Anaheim Convention Center as well as the highly anticipated Disney Legends Awards Ceremony at the Honda Center, hosted by Ryan Seacrest.

The ceremony will honor the newest class of Disney Legends and celebrate the extraordinary individuals whose leadership, creativity, innovation, and passion have helped shape Disney’s enduring legacy. This year’s inductees include Chris Berman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Susan Egan, Eric Goldberg, Anne Hathaway, Bob Iger, Kim Irvine, Dwayne Johnson, the Jonas Brothers, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Alan Tudyk.

Six Flags Unveils 2026 Lineup of Horror Franchises and Attractions for Halloween Season

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Halloween

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced its most ambitious Halloween attraction lineup ever, introducing an unprecedented collection of globally recognized horror franchises, blockbuster entertainment brands and immersive original experiences for the 2026 Halloween season.

Building on the success of its signature fall events, Six Flags is significantly elevating the fear factor in 2026 with 11 new haunted mazes inspired by some of the most recognizable names in gaming, film and horror entertainment. New additions include Diablo®, Jason Universe™, Final Destination™ and The Blair Witch Project®, joining returning fan-favorites from The Conjuring Universe™, SAW®, Army of the Dead®, The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2 and Trick ‘r Treat™.

Anchored by 29 new and returning licensed haunted attractions, the expanded portfolio also includes 196 themed scare zones and live entertainment plus nighttime ride experiences that will transform parks across North America after dark. Coast to coast, Six Flags parks will offer a total of 448 Halloween-themed experiences making it North America’s biggest Halloween party at:

Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®
Halloween Haunt presented by SNICKERS®
HalloWeekends presented by SNICKERS®
SCarowinds presented by SNICKERS®
Knott’s Scary Farm
Festival del Terror presented by FANTA®

The expanded lineup represents one of the most robust collections of licensed horror intellectual properties in the attractions industry, delivering deeper storytelling, cinematic environments, iconic characters and unforgettable scares designed for thrill-seekers and horror fans alike.

“We’re taking Halloween to an entirely new level in 2026,” said Kelly Daugherty, Six Flags’ director of entertainment. “With legendary horror franchises, immersive haunted attractions, expanded scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences, we’re delivering our most intense and most complete Halloween lineup ever. Guests won’t just watch these stories unfold—they’ll step inside them.”

New for 2026: legendary franchises bring new nightmares to life

JASON: Blood Reign – SCarowinds, Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt, Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest

Ignore every warning and step into the dark woods surrounding the legendary summer camp. Discover the secrets lurking in the trees and retrace the blood-soaked events that made Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th the most feared slasher ever. What should have stayed dead has returned. Become part of the story.

“It’s incredible to see how fans’ appetite for Jason Voorhees keeps growing,” said Robbie Barsamian, executive vice president at Horror, Inc. “Partnering with Six Flags for Blood Reign lets us deliver the iconic slasher straight to our community on an immersive scale.”

Final Destination: Death’s Playground – Fright Fest at Six Flags Great Adventure & Six Flags Magic Mountain

Enter your Final Destination, a haunted maze where death itself is the antagonist, and where a sudden premonition reveals a chain of catastrophic events just moments before they occur. Watch your step, because death isn’t random — it’s calculated — and you’ve unknowingly disrupted a design already set in motion. Based off New Line Cinema’s Final Destination franchise.

Blair Witch: No Signal – Six Flags Great America’s Fright Fest, Dorney Park’s Halloween Haunt

Step into the legend of The Blair Witch Project and venture deep into the mysteries of the Black Hills Forest. In near-total darkness, you’ll navigate environments inspired by the world of the franchise, including winding trails, abandoned camps, eerie ritual sites, and the infamous Rustin Parr House as the forest itself seems to close in. Reality unravels within — experience Blair Witch: No Signal.

DIABLO: The Infernal Path – Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt, Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends

Step into Blizzard Entertainment’s legendary Diablo franchise and enter a dark gothic world consumed by Evil. Face Diablo, Lilith, Mephisto and Baal as you journey through cursed cathedrals, ancient rituals and unspeakable horrors. Every step along Diablo: The Infernal Path pulls you deeper into the nightmare. Do you dare enter? Experience Hell like you’ve never imagined.

Fan-favorite horror brands return in 2026

Following strong guest demand, Six Flags is bringing back several of its most popular horror franchise experiences across the portfolio.

The Conjuring: Beyond Fear – Canada’s Wonderland’s Halloween Haunt, SCarowinds, Cedar Point’s HalloWeekends, Kings Island’s Halloween Haunt

Dare to step into The Conjuring: Beyond Fear — an immersive terror experience where you take on the role of paranormal investigator. Encounter malevolent entities of New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring Universe, including the infamous Annabelle, and lock away cursed artifacts before sinister forces consume the living realm. Take up the task before it’s too late.

The Conjuring Universe – Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great Adventure, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America & Six Flags Over Georgia

Based on New Line Cinema’s iconic horror franchise: enter the Warrens’ occult museum where cursed artifacts awaken ancient evil. Face Annabelle’s malevolent stare, flee the Nun’s unholy presence, and survive the Perron farmhouse’s demonic forces. Investigate the horror at Six Flags.

SAW: Legacy of Terror – Fright Fest at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Georgia & Six Flags Over Texas

Welcome to the ultimate trial of survival in SAW: LEGACY OF TERROR. Plunge into the depths of Jigsaw’s twisted mind as you traverse iconic scenes inspired by the SAW films. Think you can escape some of John Kramer’s most diabolical contraptions before time runs out?

The Strangers: No Escape – Six Flags Over Texas’ Fright Fest

Knock, knock: Embrace the fear within The Strangers: No Escape as you’re terrorized with no mercy and no motive. Inspired by the films The Strangers: Chapters 1 & 2, iconic masked figures lurk in the shadows and engage in the ultimate hunt at Six Flags Over Texas.

Trick ‘r Treat – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest

Based on Legendary Entertainment’s darkly comic Halloween classic: learn the season’s rules within this twisted Candy Trail nightmare where tricks outnumber treats. This spine-chilling experience will test your bravery and make you think twice before trick-or-treating again at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Army of the Dead – Six Flags Great Adventure’s Fright Fest

Based on the infernal Netflix film. Las Vegas is sealed behind walls of steel and death, and hordes of zombies prowl within. The once-great city of casinos and neon-lit streets is now a quarantine zone, and you’re trapped inside. The city of sin becomes a city of the dead — escape or join them at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Mexico

Knott’s Berry Farm will pull back the curtain Aug. 18 as they host Nightmares Revealed—their annual, fan-favorite Halloween announcement event for Knott’s Scary Farm, California’s longest-running theme park Halloween event. Festival del Terror presented by FANTA® at Six Flags Mexico will feature new licensed horror experiences as part of the park’s 2026 lineup. Additional franchise announcements and event details for the popular Halloween event will be shared in the coming weeks.

Haunted attraction pass options offer flexible access to the scares

Beyond the licensed horror franchises, guests will find a wide variety of original haunted mazes and Halloween attractions at participating Six Flags parks. These immersive scare experiences feature themes ranging from sinister clowns and fractured fairy tales to possessed puppets and holiday nightmares. To experience the haunted mazes, guests can choose from the following pass options:

Haunted Attractions Pass grants unlimited access to all haunted mazes for one evening (excludes Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags Darien Lake and The Conjuring: Beyond Fear)
All Season Haunted Attractions Pass grants season passholders and members season-long scares in 2026 at their home park
The Conjuring: Beyond Fear single entry (advance purchase recommended)
Haunted Attractions Express Pass is a premium package that grants priority haunted maze access (excludes The Conjuring: Beyond Fear)

Guests must have a valid park admission ticket, season pass or membership, plus a Haunted Attractions Pass, to experience haunted mazes and select Halloween attractions at participating parks. Knott’s Scary Farm is excluded from this admission structure.

Returning in 2026, Knott’s Scary Farm will continue as a separately ticketed experience. Admission to Knott’s Scary Farm includes access to its haunted mazes, scare zones, live entertainment and other Halloween attractions, with no additional haunted maze fee required.

Each park’s list of attractions, maze offerings and passes will be available on its website.

Beyond the mazes: a complete Halloween experience

While the new and returning horror franchises headline the 2026 season, guests will find that fear extends far beyond the walls of the haunted attractions.

Across the Six Flags Entertainment portfolio, themed scare zones will transform park midways into immersive worlds of horror, where roaming monsters, elaborate sets, atmospheric effects and unexpected jump scares create an outdoor haunt experience unlike any other. As darkness falls, guests will encounter terrifying characters lurking throughout the parks, turning pathways into parts of the story. New for 2026, Six Flags Over Texas will debut Varnum’s Traveling Pit Show of Oddities, a premium scare-zone experience that blends immersive horror, live entertainment and themed offerings in an all-new environment.

Adding to the atmosphere, parks will feature a robust lineup of live entertainment, including Halloween-themed musical productions, monster bands, stunt performances, parades and nighttime spectaculars. Together, these experiences create a soundtrack for the season and extend the thrills beyond the haunted mazes.

The fear continues on world-class roller coasters and thrill rides as they take on a completely different personality after dark. Eerie lighting, dense fog, immersive soundscapes and the darkness of the night transform familiar attractions into unforgettable Halloween experiences.

Scare zones, live entertainment and nighttime ride experiences are included with admission, giving guests more ways than ever to experience Halloween at Six Flags parks.

Family-friendly fall fun by day

Before the scares begin each evening, families can enjoy a full lineup of 141 daytime seasonal events and activities designed for guests of all ages.

Across participating parks, families will find kid-friendly Halloween experiences featuring trick-or-treat opportunities, pumpkin-themed activities, interactive entertainment and festive fall traditions. The atmosphere remains playful and family-focused throughout the day before transforming into a world of thrills and chills after sunset.

Popular offerings include:

Kids Boo Fest, Tricks and Treats, and Camp Spooky featuring family-friendly Halloween fun, seasonal activities and interactive entertainment.
Oktoberfest presented by Cash App, celebrating the season with festive food, specialty beverages and lively entertainment.

Each participating park will celebrate the season in its own unique way, with event details available on individual park websites. Daytime fall activities are included with park admission.

2027 passes offer lowest price of the season and biggest benefits

Six Flags is currently offering its lowest price on 2027 season passes this year and next, which includes regional access to multiple parks with just one pass. 2027 passholders gain free access to 2026 Halloween and winter holiday events, plus the entire 2027 season. Additional benefits include:

Free parking (Knott’s Berry Farm and Canada’s Wonderland offer free parking with Prestige passes only)
All renewing season passholders and new members will receive one bonus 2026 bring-a-friend-for-free ticket
Prestige season passholders and new Prestige members will receive a $20 in-park credit

Guests must purchase by Sept. 7, 2026, to receive these offers.

Halloween at Six Flags in 2026

The 2026 Halloween season will feature Six Flags Entertainment’s largest lineup of licensed horror franchises ever, bringing guests face-to-face with some of entertainment’s most iconic nightmares. Beyond the haunted attractions, parks will offer immersive scare zones, live entertainment, nighttime ride experiences and family-friendly daytime seasonal events, creating a full lineup of fall fun and thrills across North America.

Additional Halloween event details, operating dates and ticket information will be announced by participating parks. Each park’s website details its offerings, and some restrictions apply. For more information about the fall season across Six Flags Entertainment Corporation amusement parks, visit www.sixflags.com

Ahsoka Premieres Exclusively on Disney+ January 20th

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

Season 2 of Lucasfilm’s Emmy® Award-winning series “Ahsoka” will premiere January 20, 2027, exclusively on Disney+. The new season, which once again stars Rosario Dawson in the titular role, is a story set after the fall of the Empire and the rise of the New Republic, which has Ahsoka confronting what it means to be a Jedi, while the galaxy faces a formidable opponent in Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Series creator and Lucasfilm President and CCO Dave Filoni, along with stars Rosario Dawson, Hayden Christensen, and Eman Esfandi, just took to the stage at the Honda Center in Anaheim for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where they debuted the teaser trailer and poster to a wildly enthusiastic response.

Season 2 continues the story of Ahsoka Tano and her extraordinary journey beyond the known galaxy. As Ahsoka and her Jedi apprentice Sabine Wren travel across a mysterious and perilous world to find their way home, their friends Hera, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper, must face the powerful Grand Admiral Thrawn and his sinister allies, who seek to plunge the New Republic into war. Season 1 of “Ahsoka,” along with the full Star Wars Collection, is available to stream exclusively on Disney+.

“Ahsoka” stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lars Mikkelsen, Eman Esfandi, Ivanna Sakhno, Rory McCann, and Hayden Christensen. The directors are Dave Filoni, Jennifer Getzinger, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Anders Engström. The series is written by Dave Filoni, who also serves as an executive producer along with Jon Favreau and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist is the co-executive producer, and John Bartnicki and Joan Schneider are the producers.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl Update 2.0 Arrives August 20

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

GSC Game World is thrilled to announce that Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is launching on August 20, featuring a new version of the engine, a graphic overhaul, three types of binoculars, and much more.

Here’s what all owners of the game are getting for free:

Visual Evolution

Update 2.0 overhauls the Zone’s lighting and visuals:

Improved lighting. Players can expect a more natural and immersive look with more realistic shadows and reflections across the environment, both inside buildings and in underground locations.
Reworked landscapes and foliage to make the Zone feel more organic.

A-Life Improvements

A-Life now brings more believable activity and encounters to the Zone:

More contested points of interest, including campfires, bus stops, and other locations where stalkers and mutants can cross paths.
Numerous under-the-hood fixes address issues such as enemies shooting or throwing objects through walls and unexpected overpopulation in certain areas.

Customizable Experience

Update 2.0 introduces Custom Rules, allowing players to tailor the difficulty to their preferred playstyle. Adjust individual settings to create anything from a more forgiving survival experience to a truly hardcore challenge.

Players looking for an even tougher experience can also try Master difficulty and the optional Expedition mode, previously introduced in earlier updates.

Binoculars

Three types of binoculars are now available to help stalkers scout the Zone, identify targets, and plan their next move. Each model features different technology and functionality — find them throughout the Zone or purchase them from certain traders.

New Weapons and Scopes

Update 2.0 expands the arsenal with four new weapons:

Arev — assault rifle.
GP3A — designated marksman rifle.
SKP — designated marksman rifle.
Fora-230 — submachine gun.

A unique variant of one of these weapons can also be discovered somewhere in the Zone.

The update also adds new optics, including a x3 scope for Western-bloc weapons and a new red dot sight for Eastern-bloc weapons. Offset aiming has also been expanded beyond NVG use, giving stalkers more freedom to customize their loadouts.

In addition to that:

– Fog is now more than a weather effect — it is a gameplay mechanic. Both stalkers and their enemies have reduced visibility and hearing. The Light Rainy weather scenario has also received a visual overhaul to complement the updated environmental presentation.

– A new Statistics page has been added to the PDA, allowing stalkers to track their activity across the Zone.

– Bloodsuckers and Fleshes can now feature different appearances depending on their habitat, making encounters with these familiar threats more varied across the Zone.

Since the release of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, the Zone has continued to evolve alongside the community. Update 2.0 brings together years of feedback, technical improvements, and new ideas to make the Zone a better, stranger, and more immersive place.

Fallout: Wasteland Warfare Available for Pre-Order

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News

Modiphius Entertainment has today announced the pre-order of new Fallout: Wasteland Warfare starter sets, officially launching its new edition, a refined version of the much loved adventure wargame.

Originally released eight years ago, Fallout: Wasteland Warfare sees players exploring a generated wasteland, supported by a vast range of miniatures for an expansive and innovative wargame.

Building from the original sandbox philosophy, the new, second edition starter sets available for pre-order incorporate years of insights from the community. Modiphius Entertainment have refined the game that existing players know and love, to create a streamlined solo and cooperative adventure wargame that is accessible to new players, and which succeeds in offering an engaging narrative experience.

In Fallout: Wasteland Warfare’s second edition players emerge from a home settlement to procedurally explore a randomized wasteland around them, creating a campaign map of locations and enemies as they move around the map.

Combat encounters see their warband taking on mutants, wasteland wildlife, and other human factions as they fight for survival and supremacy in the post-atomic wastes quintessential to the Fallout franchise.

Players can play as one of four core factions on launch: Survivors, Super Mutants, the Brotherhood of Steel, and Wasteland Raiders, with more factions like the New California Republic and Caesar’s Legion being published later.

Modiphius’ extensive 32mm scale miniatures range will continue to be compatible with the new edition of the game, with core sets in multipart plastic kits, and its award-winning resin miniatures supplementing tabletop wastelands around the world.

“Fallout: Wasteland Warfare has a new lease of life with this edition, and we’ve worked hard to make solo and cooperative gaming the focus and better than it ever has been.” Said Evie Moriarty, Lead Game Designer. “With a streamlined ruleset, massively expanded campaign rules, and an innovative enemy AI system, we can’t wait for you to get to grips with it and let us know about your stories out in the Wasteland.”

Available to pre-order are two starter sets, Into the Wasteland, and Warbands

Mafia: The Old Country Man of Honor Expansion Now Available Worldwide

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, 2K and Hangar 13 announced the Man of Honor expansion* for Mafia: The Old Country, the newest entry in the critically-acclaimed action-adventure franchise developed by Hangar 13 and published by 2K, is available worldwide for PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Man of Honor Expansion

In Man of Honor, players step back into the role of Enzo Favara in two new chapters working alongside Ennio Salieri, the future Don of the Salieri crime family and main antagonist of Mafia: Definitive Edition. Check out the launch trailer.

Set in Sicily during the winter of 1905, Enzo Favara has proven himself a reliable soldier of the Torrisi crime family in the months since his initiation. Now, the Don entrusts him and Cesare with a delicate assignment of assisting Ennio Salieri. At Salieri’s side, Enzo is drawn deeper into the volatile underworld of the Valle Dorata, where loyalty is tested, debts are settled, and every move carries weight.

These chapters explore a previously unseen period during Enzo’s early days as a soldato, and Man of Honor owners have the option to jump directly to the new narrative content if they have played far enough in the storyline, or experience it as a seamless part of the main campaign.

The Man of Honor expansion features fresh environments, weapons, and new content for Free Ride mode in which players can take on Challenges and Jobs given by Salieri himself, including races, combat, and stealth encounters. With the Dinari players earn from story missions and Free Ride Challenges, they can purchase newly added outfits, vehicles, and horses, alongside powerful weapons and Charms.

Play the full Mafia Series with Mafia: The Omertà Collection

Also available today, the Omertà Collection allows players to experience four distinct eras of organized crime by bringing all four together in in one prestigious bundle to experience this beloved series on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. See the launch trailer.

Mafia: The Omertà Collection includes:

Mafia: The Old Country Definitive Edition, including the Man of Honor expansion and Deluxe Edition content
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Mafia II: Definitive Edition, including all DLC
Mafia III: Definitive Edition, including all DLC

To celebrate the launch of Mafia: The Omertà Collection, a special introductory price of $49.99 for a limited time** and special discounts for players who more or one games including:

Steam:

Players who own one or more games from the Omertà Collection on Steam will automatically be granted the best available price using Steam’s Complete Your Collection pricing.***
Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X|S: Players who own Mafia: Definitive Edition, Mafia II: Definitive Edition, and/or Mafia III: Definitive Edition are entitled to a discount for that same platform on Mafia: The Omertà Collection.***
Players who own Mafia: The Old Country receive an even bigger discount for that same platform.***
Mafia: Definitive Edition Optimized for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

As an added bonus for players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, Mafia: Definitive Edition has been optimized for the platforms and features improved visual performance and technical improvements including support for 60-FPS gameplay, increased resolution, reduced load times, and additional bug fixes.

Players who own Mafia: Definitive Edition on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One (digital only), will receive a digital version on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S for free. Please see our FAQ page for full details on eligibility, access and save transfers.****

Mafia: The Old Country is available on PlayStation®5 (PS5®), Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

First Look at Marvel Television’s VisionQuest on Disney+

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest,” an all-new original series coming exclusively to Disney+ October 14, concludes the epic trilogy that began with 2021’s groundbreaking, award-winning “WandaVision” and 2024’s acclaimed “Agatha All Along.” The Vision himself, Paul Bettany, and Ultron, James Spader, joined executive producer and president of Marvel Studios Kevin Feige on the stage of the Honda Center in Anaheim at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event moments ago, where they teased fans with a first look at the trailer and poster for the upcoming series.

Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepard, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron’s influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.

“VisionQuest” stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, with Emily Hampshire and James D’Arcy. The series is directed by Christopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro, Vincenzo Natali, Terry Matalas, and written by Terry Matalas, Cindy Appel, Christopher Monfette, Nicole Falsetti, and Matthew Okumura. “VisionQuest” is created for television by Terry Matalas, based on the Marvel Comics. The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Mary Livanos, Terry Matalas, Jac Schaeffer, and Christopher J. Byrne, and the producer is Roopesh Parekh.

Fans can stream every Marvel Television series alongside their favorite films from across the MCU in the “Marvel” Collection on Disney+.

Patlabor: The Case Files Launches September 17

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Good Smile Company Inc. has announced that its upcoming PlayStation 5/PC game Patlabor: The Case Files will be released on September 17, 2026.

In addition to Japanese, the game will support English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, making it available for purchase by players worldwide.

Players can enjoy a variety of experiences unique to the game, including:

Missions that can be played from different perspectives, including that of Special Vehicle Section 2 and those who oppose them.
More than 20 Labors appear in the game, allowing players to pilot iconic machines including the Ingram, Griffon, and Zero Type.
A Simulator Mode where players can take on shooting training exercises and Labor-versus-Labor battles.

Labors are a general term for robots developed for industrial use.

While they became widely used in the construction and civil engineering industries, crimes involving Labors also increased rapidly.

In response, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department established the Special Vehicle Section 2 Patrol Labor Unit to combat these crimes.

Thus, the unit known as “Patlabor” was born.

Battlefield 6 x Top Gun: Official Gameplay Trailer

2 months ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Battlefield Studios and Electronic Arts released an official trailer for its upcoming Top Gun collaboration update for Battlefield 6. Prepare for take-off by watching the trailer and seeing the two new jets – the F-74A Seacat and the F/A-81F Super Spectre – in action as well as Wake Island and two new modes that celebrate Battlefield’s scale and Top Gun’s iconic cinematic action: Carrier Strike and Gauntlet: Fighter Sweep.

Players will also be able to jump into the flight boots of iconic Top Gun characters such as Lt. Bradley “Rooster” Bradshaw (Miles Teller), Lt. Robert “Bob” Floyd (Lewis Pullman), and Adm. Solomon “Warlock” Bates (Charles Parnell).

The Top Gun collaboration arrives August 18 as part of Battlefield 6’s biggest seasonal update yet.