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Borderlands 4 – Official Launch Week Trailer and Timeline

2025/09/06

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

Today, 2K and Gearbox Software shared the Official Launch Week Trailer for Borderlands 4, amplifying community and media excitement for the next entry in the iconic looter-shooter franchise.

Players are mere days away from crash-landing onto Kairos when Borderlands 4 launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, with the Nintendo Switch 2 launch following shortly after. Below, check out the full list of rolling launch times across all available platforms and regions:

PlayStation 5

Wellington, New Zealand – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM JST
Singapore – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM BST
New York, NY, USA – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM ET
San Francisco, CA, USA – Sept 11 at 9:00 PM PT

Xbox Series X|S

Wellington, New Zealand – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM JST
Singapore – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM BST
New York, NY, USA – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM ET
San Francisco, CA, USA – Sept 11 at 9:00 PM PT

PC via Steam & the Epic Games Store

Wellington, New Zealand – Sept 12 at 4:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Sept 12 at 2:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Sept 12 at 1:00 AM JST
Singapore – Sept 12 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Sept 11 at 5:00 PM BST
New York, NY, USA – Sept 11 at 12:00 PM ET
San Francisco, CA, USA – Sept 11 at 9:00 AM PT

Nintendo Switch 2

Wellington, New Zealand – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM NZST
Sydney, Australia – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM AEST
Tokyo, Japan – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM JST
Singapore – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM SGT
London, UK – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM BST
New York, NY, USA – Oct 3 at 12:00 AM ET
San Francisco, CA, USA – Oct 2 at 9:00 PM PT

There’s still time to pre-order or pre-purchase any edition of Borderlands 4 to receive the Gilded Glory Pack* pre-order bonus, which will no longer be granted after the times listed above!—and we just sweetened the deal with an injection of extra loot, including four pieces of Legendary Gear and an additional Vault Hunter Head cosmetic! Check out the full details here.

Borderlands 4 launches worldwide on September 12, 2025 via PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. It will also be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3, 2025 and is available for pre-order now across all platforms.

Dying Light: The Beast Parkour and Combat Trailer

2025/09/06

Jerry Paxton

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

We’re excited to share the next chapter in our road to launch – a short new video offering a glimpse into Kyle’s emotional struggles, the stunning open world of Castor Woods, parkour and traversal, as well as intense, physical combat – showcasing what makes the gameplay of Dying Light: The Beast truly immersive and exciting.

And speaking of parkour and combat – to make Dying Light: The Beast the most realistic, challenging, and exciting game in the series, we focused on core gameplay mechanics appreciated by players. What has changed?

Parkour – immersive, grounded, realistic

Players can go anywhere and climb anything, with grounded and realistic movement.
In-game physics tweaked for correct jump height/length; floatiness removed.
Total freedom to find multiple paths encourages exploration.
Stamina does not limit climbing, but observation is needed to reach hard spots.
No helpers – parkour is a skill to master for survival and escaping zombies.
Over 100 new animations for Kyle Crane, including 17 unique edge climbing moves.

Combat – physical, brutal, creative

Weapon strikes analyzed precisely; swing/stop timings balanced for impact.
The new physics engine applies hit impulses accurately; realistic reactions with active ragdoll + short animations.
Human enemies use advanced AI and cover mechanics, with up to 22 strategies for positioning.
Player feedback emphasized: Kyle stabilizes recoil quickly, melee hits feel heavy.
Damage model allows destruction of at least 12 enemy body parts; visible wounds doubled compared to previous games.

But that’s not all! Watch the dev diary with Kacper Kowalczuk – Technical Game Director, Marcin Bahryn-Kamiński – Senior Animator, and Tymon Smektała – Dying Light Franchise Director, who share even more juicy details.

Want to dive deeper into the making of Dying Light: The Beast and uncover untold stories from the team behind it? Let us know by replying to this email to arrange an interview with our developers.

To help us create unforgettable experiences for all Dying Light players, we invite them to join the conversation on Discord, Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube – we’ll be waiting!

For more information about the Dying Light franchise and Techland, head to www.dyinglightgame.com.

HIDIZS Unveils AP80 PRO MAX All-In-One Hi-Res Streaming Music Player

2025/09/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

Global HiFi audio brand HIDIZS, who have made their mark among loyal fans with their robust catalog of affordably priced high-end audio equipment and their unique industrial design inspirations and materials, are expanding their reach further with the release of the new AP80 PRO MAX All-in-One Hi-Res Streaming Music Player. Portable Hi-Res streaming music players are often priced beyond the reach of most listeners. Why pay so much when you can just stream music with your smartphone and TWS earbuds? This is where the AP80 PRO MAX changes everything — an affordable, pocket-sized HiFi player that puts true high-resolution music right in your hands.
With built-in 2.4GHz WiFi, you can stream high resolution audio directly from platforms like Tidal and Qobuz — no downloads, no latency, no compromises. More than just a streaming device, the AP80 PRO MAX is a complete portable music companion: enjoy lossless playback via microSD card, connect wirelessly through Bluetooth, or instantly enhance your existing headphones with its powerful DAC/AMP features.

AP80 PRO MAX Key Features

Ultra Hi-Fidelity Audio: Dual ESS ES9219C DACs deliver up to 32bit/384kHz PCM audio, MQA 16X hardware decoding, and native DSD 64/128/256
Wireless HiFi Networking: 2.4GHz WiFi with support for DLNA & AirPlay, and Bluetooth 5.1 with Apt-X, LDAC, HiBy UAT, and HiBy Link codecs
Premium Quality Industrial Design: HD touchscreen, CNC unibody aluminum chassis, and both 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm single-ended connections
Versatility and Customizability: HiBy OS + MSEB audio tuning board for sound customization, E-book functionality, and high capacity microSD storage options

Building upon the proven success of the earlier AP80 Pro-X, this new and improved version boasts 2.4GHz WiFi capabilities, making streaming and remote library access easier than ever before. Audiophiles with higher impedance headphones will be enticed by the 340mW of balanced power output with balanced 4.4mm and 3.5mm single-ended connection options included. The industrial design features a similar attention to quality with its CNC unibody aluminum chassis that feels great to hold, and the responsive and vibrant 2.95-inch 480×640 HD Touchscreen.

From an audio fidelity standpoint, the AP80 PRO MAX is top of its class. Sporting dual ESS ES9219C DAC chips from SABRE, widely regarded as the gold standard for digital-to-analog converter technology, the AP80 PRO MAX supports extremely high resolution audio up to 32bit 384kHz. This technology makes it more than up to the task of handling the multitude of high resolution audio codecs supported onboard including DSD, MQA, Apt-X, LDAC, and more. Users who prefer to store their high-resolution audio files locally will enjoy expanded storage capacity via microSD card.

The AP80 PRO MAX will be sold for $189 retail, an astounding value for the amount of utility and quality packed into the device, though long-term fans of HIDIZS won’t be surprised by the amount of value to be found here. The product launches on Kickstarter in October, with shipments expected to begin in late November. Follow HIDIZS on Instagram for the latest updates and announcements, or become a part of the community on the official HIDIZS Discord server.

HiFi For Everyone: An Expanded Lineup

In the HiFi ecosystem where Brand drives price just as much as sound quality, HIDIZS has taken a more egalitarian approach. Inspired by the belief that everyone deserves to have access to the highest quality listening experiences and driven by the ambition of being the premiere supplier of those experiences, HIDIZS has already created a diverse and robust catalog that includes everything from DACs, Amps, Portable Media Players, audiophile In-Ears, and more. This year they are poised to expand that catalog even further with a complete lineup ranging from entry-level to flagship HiFi gear including the AP80 PRO MAX, the MK12 Ultra Titanium Gold-Plated Diaphragm Dynamic IEMs, and the MK10 ArcSonics IEMs which are launching in mid-September. And that’s just the start; CanJam SoCal 2025 attendees will have the opportunity to sample HDIZS’s upcoming Q4 lineup which promises exciting new offerings including a Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amplifier.

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood

2025/09/06

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Halloween, News

The highly anticipated opening of Halloween Horror Nights kicked off at Universal Studios Hollywood with a star studded red carpet to usher in the popular seasonal event that unearths eight all-new and returning haunted houses, an array of frightening scare zones, the return of its popular Terror Tram experience and “The Purge: Dangerous Waters” live stunt show, along with the welcome debut of “Chainsaw Man: The Chaos,” a terrifying Japanese anime short film.

Halloween Horror Nights continues September 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; October 2-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-31; November 1-2, 2025.

At a glance, Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood features the following experiences:

“Fallout” takes guests into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s critically acclaimed series.
“Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on Blumhouse’s hit movie where nothing is as it seems at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.
“Terrifier,” inspired by the slasher film franchise that brings the twisted world of Art the Clown to life.
“WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks” immerses guests in the world of WWE, going head-to-head with Uncle Howdy in an experience that features The Wyatt Sicks and honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt.
“Jason Universe” features horror movie icon Jason from the infamous Friday the 13^th films.
“Poltergeist, based on Amazon MGM Studios’ supernatural cult horror classic, brings guests “into the light.”
“Scarecrow: Music by SLASH” puts retribution at the forefront in which Mother Nature seeks vengeance on the homesteaders for their sins of the past that is carried out by farmland scarecrows. SLASH’s original score delivers an unnerving sense of fear as guests navigate the ominous corridors of the haunted house.
“Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America,” the final chapter where three ghostly legends of Latin America await.
“Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse” enables visitors to disembark the Studio Tour tram and set off on foot to encounter some of the most iconic villains from Blumhouse’s popular horror franchises over the past 15 years.
“The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night.
“Chainsaw Man: The Chaos,” based on the hit Japanese manga and anime series, is an all-original horror anime short of Denji and the Devil Hunters as they battle the Halloween Horror Nights Devil and his army of zombies
“Chainsaw Clownz,” a troop of chainsaw killers confront guests in this scare zone as they enter the event.
“Carnival of Carnage,” an all-new scare zone featuring a maniacal fun house.
“Noche de Brujuas,” a scare zone that extends the terror from “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America.”
“Murder of Crowz,” the popular scare zone returns with a flock of menacing crows doing anything – and everything – to defend their nest.

A variety of tickets are available for sale. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions. Details for each ticket type are subject to change.

General Admission: general admission ticket to Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Express: One-time (per day) express access to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
Universal Express Unlimited: Unlimited express access (per day) to each participating haunted house, ride and attraction. Does not include early event access.
Frequent Fear Pass: Experience up to 33 nights (based on your selected first visit date during purchase) of General Admission to this year’s event. Valid on select nights only; blackout dates apply. Does not include early event access.
Ultimate Fear Pass: Experience the scares over and over for up to all event nights (based on selected first visit date during purchase). No blackout dates on return visits. Does not include early event access.
After 2 PM Day/Night: Daytime General Admission to the Theme Park after 2:00 p.m. and same day evening General Admission to Halloween Horror Nights.
Early Access Ticket: Early access, beginning at 5:30 p.m.(subject to change) to select haunted houses prior to event opening. A Halloween Horror Nights admission ticket must be purchased separately.
R.I.P. Tour: Enjoy V.I.P treatment with an evening of first-class horror, expert shared guided tour of the haunted house, exclusive experiences along the way and a gourmet dinner.
Pass Member Special Pricing: Platinum Annual Pass Members can reserve their complimentary Halloween Horror Nights General Admission ticket, select nights apply.

Adding to the scares, guests also can experience select theme park attractions open during the event, including “Jurassic World—The Ride,” “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” featuring “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™” and “Flight of the Hippogriff™,” “Transformers™: The Ride-3D,” “Revenge of the Mummy—The Ride” and “The Simpsons Ride™.” The interactive land SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will be accessible to guests purchasing select tickets.

PAX West 2026 Dates and Details Revealed

2025/09/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, News

Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade revealed today at the conclusion of PAX West 2025, the West Coast’s most-attended gaming event, that next year’s edition of the show returns to the Seattle Convention Center over Labor Day 2026 weekend from Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7.

PAX West 2025 welcomed more than a hundred thousand attendees from all over the world, with even more fans coming together digitally to participate in the festivities hosted across Twitch, Steam, and other online platforms.

Highlights from the weekend included a storytime keynote with Final Fantasy producer Yoshi-P, the latest updates on the Resident Evil and Monster Hunter franchises during the Capcom Presents panel, and the debut playable US demo for Kirby Air Riders and Hollow Knight: Silksong at the Nintendo booth.

The show also featured two massive expo halls with games industry titans, indie developers including many from King county, tabletop freeplay areas, and competitive gaming tournaments in the PAX Arena. Beyond the show floor, attendees enjoyed thoughtful panel discussions, live concerts, elaborate cosplays, and community meetups. Relive the annual celebration of gaming and pop culture with uploads of the recorded content on the official PAX YouTube channel.

“I wanted to do another show next week!” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX and Penny Arcade. “Everybody said ‘No.’”

For fans who can’t wait until PAX West next year, PAX Unplugged 2025, the East Coast’s most-attended tabletop gaming event, returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, Nov. 21, through Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, with badges on sale now. Media and content creators can apply for badges here.

PAX East 2026, the East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, 2026, with tickets on sale in the coming months.

For travel info on future PAX events, follow PAX on Instagram, Bluesky, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and Twitter.

Long Drive North Official Multiplayer Trailer

2025/09/05

Jerry Paxton

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

Long Drive North, the highly anticipated single player and multiplayer survival road trip game, will launch in Early Access on Steam this November!

Players will have to drive and repair their trusty old RV, scavenge for parts, hunt and cook to survive the harsh American wilderness, all alone or in up to four player co-op.

A new trailer has just been released, offering players a glimpse at just some of what they’ll be getting up to on their multiplayer road trip! Friendships will be tested…

About Long Drive North

Explore and survive the harsh American wilderness in the Long Drive North. Drive and repair your trusty old RV, scavenge for parts, hunt and cook to survive; all alone or with up to 4 players in co-op. No zombies or monsters await – just an immersive driving-exploration-survival experience.

Drive, maintain, explore, scavenge and hunt to survive the Long Drive North.

Drive and maintain your trusty old RV: get hands on and refuel & repair your vehicle
Survive an unforgiving world: manage your sleep, hunger and thirst levels, scavenge for parts, and hunt for food
Use recipes and cook to survive
Explore the wilderness: discover a post-disaster American wilderness, an open world, sandbox environment.
Play alone or in up to 4 player co-op multiplayer
Navigate the frontier on-foot and behind the wheel. Can you conquer the wilderness and survive your desperate journey?

Long Drive North is inspired by the likes of The Long Dark, The Long Drive and My Summer Car.

Jotunslayer: Hordes of Hel Out Now

2025/09/05

Jerry Paxton

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

Today is the day! Flagons will be raised, axes hurled, lighting flung and hordes wiped from the map. Jotunslayer: Hordes of Hel, the critically acclaimed action roguelike from Games Farm and Grindstone Publishing, is out now! Following a divine Early Access, this tale of Norse destruction now enters 1.0 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S!

Battling across five realms, players take on the role of the damned and face the trials of the Gods, but they won’t be alone. Lighting blasts from Thor, divine radiance from Freya and even the support of the all-father himself will see players turn hundreds, if not thousands of enemies to dust in their wake.

Alongside divine support, each hero will also unlock perks and sub classes, as well as divine support, as they tear through the Hordes of Hel. They won’t just be playing a hero, they’ll be building a merciless machine of mayhem capable of carving their name into legend.

To do that, they’ll have more tools than ever, including:

A Fallen Hero: Step into the shoes of the Kin-Slayer, a disgraced warrior capable of dealing devastating damage to her opponents.
Helheim: A brand-new region, the dreaded underworld filled with puzzles and a linear path to be uncovered by only the bravest of heroes
Endless Mode: If players survive the perils of Helheim, they’ll unlock the brand-new endless mode that sees them fight against the overwhelming odds as they carve their names into legend.
Godly Support: Nidhogg, a merciless massive dragon who will rip apart enemies joins heroes on their bloody rampage through Norse mythology.

Sins of a Solar Empire II – Reinforcements Launch Date Revealed

2025/09/05

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

The battle for galactic control has evolved as all sides introduce deadly new ships and cunning methods of victory. Stardock has announced the Reinforcements DLC for Sins of a Solar Empire II, will launch on September 25, 2025. This content expansion introduces a brand-new command ship class—one unique vessel for each faction—and all-new Factional Victory Conditions that let players win in ways that match their empire’s lore and playstyle.

New Command Ships
Bridging the gap between capital ships and titans, command ships redefine late-game fleet compositions with devastating firepower, unique abilities, and strategic utility:

TEC Enclave – Takadaran Command Fortress: A massive support platform doubling as a mobile cruiser-scale shipyard, capable of producing TEC cruisers in the field.
TEC Primacy – Khevarkov Modular Battleship: A high-speed strike vessel with customizable hardpoints for railguns, missiles, or hangar bays.
Vasari Alliance – Sularkon Tyrant: A city-ship fortress with integrated Phase Gate, designed to lock down entire sectors.
Vasari Exodus – Anarkrul Wanderer: A colossal refugee-carrier turned warship, bristling with defenses and heavy strikecraft support.
Advent Wrath – Oblivia Dreadnought: A heavily armored frontline warship wielding a devastating Super Heavy PsiKinetic Lance.
Advent Reborn – Justicia Dreadnought: A vertical dreadnought that grows deadlier as allies fall, culminating in catastrophic retaliation.

Factional Victory Conditions
The Reinforcements DLC also introduces faction-specific win conditions, adding new strategic layers and dramatic endgame scenarios:

Vasari – The Departure: Build massive Arkships and escape the sector through a star.
Advent – Mass Conversion: Deploy planetary conversion structures to transform entire star systems into loyal territory in sweeping waves.
Trader Emergency Coalition – Super Novalith Offensive: Construct an ultimate Novalith cannon capable of obliterating planets to force peace through sheer destructive power.

“The Reinforcements DLC isn’t just about adding bigger ships—it’s about giving players entirely new ways to think about victory,” said Brian Clair, Executive Producer at Stardock. “From unleashing faction-defining command ships to achieving lore-driven win conditions, every match can now end in a way that feels true to your chosen empire.”

Dreams of Another Launch Date Trailer

2025/09/04

Jerry Paxton

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

Kyoto-based creative studio Q-Games has announced that a free demo of its upcoming PixelJunk title, Dreams of Another, is now available on Steam for a limited two-week period, until September 16th. The full version of the game will be released on PS5, PS VR2 and Steam on October 10th, 2025.

The demo announcement was made during the Best Indie Games Fall Showcase 2025 (Premiered on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:00AM PDT/5:00PM CEST), a digital showcase that highlights the biggest upcoming indie games.

The newly released Steam demo allows players to explore a snippet of the game and experience the fantastical dream world brought to life using unique point cloud rendering technology.

In addition, pre-orders are now open on the PlayStation Store for both Dreams of Another and the Dreams of Another + PixelJunk Eden 2 Special Bundle. Both games are directed by Baiyon.

Cronos: The New Dawn Official Launch Trailer

2025/09/04

Jerry Paxton

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

From the acclaimed developers of the SILENT HILL 2 remake, Bloober Team presents Cronos: The New Dawn — a third-person survival horror experience like no other. Set in the haunting ruins of New Dawn, a world inspired by Nowa Huta, a real historical district in Kraków, Poland, the game unfolds across two timelines: a post-apocalyptic future decaying in despair, and the gritty, industrial 1980s reality. This powerful duality blends retro realism, dystopian sci-fi, and a retro-futuristic atmosphere to create a deeply immersive world filled with tension, mystery, and terror.

Early Access Begins — Step into the Ruins

Bloober Team invites players to descend into the unforgiving world of New Dawn with the launch of early access today for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Step into the hunting suit of The Traveler — an enigmatic agent of the Collective, sent into zones scarred by the Change, a cataclysmic event that shattered time, memory, and flesh. What remains is a world suspended between past and future — haunted, hostile, and unravelling. Survival is anything but certain.

Cross-Platform Digital Launch Sept. 5 with Physical Editions Coming Soon

The game will officially launch digitally across all platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2 system, on Sept. 5 at 7 a.m. PT / 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CEST. The Digital Deluxe Edition ($69.99), now available for preorder (Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S), provides 48-hour early access. This means that if you preorder the Deluxe Edition today, Sept. 3, you can start playing Cronos right away. It includes everything from the Digital Standard Edition plus additional: