Author - Jerry Paxton

11 bit studios Showcase Delivers New Trailers, DLC, and More

1 week ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Industry News, News

Today, 11 bit studios hosted its first-ever digital showcase, presenting a wide range of updates, new trailers, and behind-the-scenes insights across both internally developed and published titles. The show highlighted major content drops for The Alters and Frostpunk 2, two new trailers for Death Howl – launching December 9th on PC, and on February 19th on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch – an update on the road ahead for Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault in Early Access, and a deeper look at how work is progressing on Frostpunk 1886.

First up, two flagship titles from 11 bit studios’ in-house teams took to the stage. Today, The Alters, a sci-fi personal survival game, receives its first Free Major Content Update, introducing highly requested features like Relax Mode and Photo Mode, alongside a revamped saving system that allows saving on exit and during key gameplay moments. The update also adds a card-based mini-game, a new black-and-white noir-styled story mission, and more.

At the same time, the society-survival city-builder Frostpunk 2 sees the launch of its first DLC – Fractured Utopias – which reforges the Utopia Builder Mode and arrives simultaneously for the recently released console version. In addition, all Frostpunk 2 owners will receive a batch of new free content included in the latest game update. Both The Alters and Frostpunk 2 will continue to be supported with fresh content and DLCs through 2026.

Next, a duo of publishing titles – Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault and Death Howl – had their moments in the spotlight. Death Howl launches tomorrow, December 9th, on PC, and with a free demo still available on Steam, players can experience the appealing uniqueness of this deck-builder infused with soulslike elements, action-RPG exploration of eerie biomes, and tactical, grid-based combat. Console players can hop into the journey through grief on February 19th, 2026.

Meanwhile, the developers at Digital Sun shared a “work-in-progress” outlook for Moonlighter 2’s next steps in its Early Access journey and thanked players for the continuous feedback that is directly shaping development.

To mark the moment, Death Howl and Moonlighter 2 have extended their spotlight beyond the showcase, with new themed merchandise appearing in our store, alongside limited discounts on select apparel.

 

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Out Now on Nintendo Switch 2

1 week ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch 2, Trailers / Videos

Today, the epic fantasy-action RPG Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny launches digitally and physically via game key card on Nintendo Switch 2 for $49.99. The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny features increased resolution to 1240p and 60 FPS, as well as improved lighting, particle effects, anti-aliasing and more!

Digital and physical owners of the original Nintendo Switch version of Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny will be able to access the same enhancements when playing on Nintendo Switch 2 with a free performance update for the game, coming soon.

Embark on a grand quest inspired by tabletop fantasy RPGs and Nickelodeon’s most beloved franchises in Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny! Slash, bash, cast spells, and strategize your way to victory against a variety of enemies in fast-paced and fluid ARPG combat. Choose from a roster of legendary characters from across the Nickelodeon universe – such as Timmy Turner, Leonardo, Jimmy Neutron, SpongeBob SquarePants, Susie Carmichael, Katara and more – while upgrading your weapons and mastering new abilities in solo play and local co-op for up to four players!

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is available now on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Epic Games Store. The “Wardrobe of Wonder” DLC, which includes in-game costumes for each character, is also available on Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the game’s Deluxe Edition and separately for $14.99.

Ready or Not Releases Exclusive Weight of the Badge Collection

1 week ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Windows PC News

In celebration of the two year anniversary since Ready or Not launched into 1.0 on PC in 2023, VOID Interactive are excited to announce the release of the limited edition ‘Weight of the Badge’ Collection.

The ‘Weight of the Badge’ Collection comes at the end of a milestone year for VOID Interactive in which Ready or Not was released to strong critical and commercial acclaim with console sales closing in on 4 million units shipped and a lifetime sales track totaling nearly 14 million since full release.

Check out the unboxing video here:

The ‘Weight of the Badge’ collection features several premium items and is a must-have that is sure to sell out with dedicated fans, veterans and rookies alike.

The anticipated collection will be available to purchase for $269 / €269 and is available from the NA and EU VOID stores at the following links:

NA – https://na.merch.voidinteractive.net/wotb

EU – https://eu.merch.voidinteractive.net/wotb

The Precinct Introduces K-9 Companion and Improvements Free Update

1 week ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

UK games publisher Kwalee and independent game studio Fallen Tree Games have announced a new update for The Precinct, their neon-noir police action sandbox game. The update is available for free on PC (via Steam and the Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

The latest update for The Precinct lets officers deploy a fully trained working dog from the precinct kennels. The four-legged partner can be washed, fed, and customized there before heading out on patrol. Players can choose between different breeds and equip their dog with various harnesses and collars. The dog will obey a range of commands, including subduing dangerous attackers, pursuing fleeing suspects, and sniffing out concealed narcotics. The update also introduces several quality of life improvements and bug fixes.

The K-9 update is the second major update since The Precinct’s release after the previous update added exciting new features like access to a tow truck, and improved vehicle customization.

Pre-Orders Open for iam8bit Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Musical Collection

1 week ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, Halloween, Movie News, News

iam8bit, in collaboration with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, returns to the world of Five Nights at Freddy’s with a new lineup of musical collectibles featuring the creepy and kinetic Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie soundtrack in three different formats. Available now for pre-order through January 7, the collection includes a 1xLP vinyl, CD and cassette, each containing the full 24-song track album, and will begin shipping in Q2 2026. Additionally, Back Lot Music has released the digital soundtrack, which is now available on all streaming platforms.

With music by The Newton Brothers (Midnight Mass, Haunting of Hill House) and album design by Scott Saslow, the physical collection features the retro-inspired score from Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Blumhouse’s sequel film based on the globally popular video game series.

“For the second film, we wanted to push the sonic palette with bigger themes, stranger textures, and a more aggressive sense of rhythm,” said The Newton Brothers. “The goal was to evolve FNAF’s musical identity while keeping the vibe, the obscure, the fun, and the horror that defined the first score.”

Included in the collection are:

  • Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Vinyl Soundtrack ($31.99): Pressed on eye-catching FazTalker Green Vinyl, this record comes in four variant covers designed by Scott Saslow, each featuring a different animatronic. Collectors are guaranteed to receive all four by purchasing the Four Vinyl Bundle ($127.69).
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 2xCD ($19.99): A carefully curated compact disc release boasting sinister cover art that features the whole animatronic gang.
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Cassette ($19.99): To pair with the retro-like score, this cassette comes in an old-school style shell packaging housed in FazTalker Letter Green plastic with Freddy and crew on the cover.

The Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise was born from game developer Scott Cawthon’s video game series and has become a longstanding pop culture phenomenon. The series follows unsuspecting security guards who uncover the dark history hidden inside a family-friendly pizza chain haunted by animatronics Freddy, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy and more. The franchise has since expanded into a film series from Blumhouse, with the latest installment releasing in theaters today.

iam8bit’s entire Five Nights at Freddy’s collection is available at iam8bit.com, and pre-orders for the latest products are available now.

ArenaNet 25th Anniversary Documentary Coming Soon

1 week ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

For 25 years, ArenaNet has shaped the MMORPG landscape and inspired millions of players around the world. To celebrate this milestone, the studio is unveiling a new behind-the-scenes documentary, created in collaboration with Second Wind, that pays tribute to the people, ideas, and creative risks that brought the Guild Wars franchise to life.

Through personal stories, rare archival footage, and an in-depth look at the development journey, the film reflects on two decades of ambition and the community that made it possible. Watch the special sneak peek trailer below.

The documentary will premeire on Wednesday, December 10 @ 7pm PT on the Guild Wars 2 YouTube channel.

Medieval Dynasty Exquisite Pack DLC Out Now

2 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Santa definitely decided to visit Medieval Dynasty early this year, and his sleigh bends under the weight of all the gifts he brings for the game’s fans! From new emblems and exquisite swords available only in the paid DLC, to new models of NPCs, including those visibly pregnant, introduced in the free update. All that and much more await in both now available, content-heavy packs!

Get the DLC from Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/4159030/Medieval_Dynasty__Exquisite_Pack/), Epic Game Store (https://store.epicgames.com/pl/p/medieval-dynasty-medieval-dynasty-exquisite-pack-359f02), GOG (https://www.gog.com/en/game/medieval_dynasty_exquisite_pack), PlayStation Store (https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP3696-PPSA07934_00-MDEXQUISITEPS5NA) or Microsoft Store (https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/medieval-dynasty-exquisite-pack/9PGXR3K0GFQB) for $4.99, download the free update, and get ready for the special Medieval Festival prepared by Render Cube together with 150+ other game developers! The Festival will take place between December 5th and December 18th, so you could enjoy it before it’s time to set everything up for Christmas.

HERE’S EVERYTHING THE EXQUISITE PACK DLC HAS TO OFFER
  • Two different sets of elegant outfits – a dazzling dress with embellishments, shoes, and jewelry, and a shirt and trousers with decorative finishes, a belt, shoes, and jewelry as well.
  • A new weapon – a masterfully decorated, exquisite sword.
  • New character customization options – 4 new hairstyles (from casual to updos) and 1 new facial hair option (mustache).
  • New crests – 13 new crests’ patterns, such as a rider, and floral motifs, among others.
The new content becomes available immediately after purchasing the DLC. All the new outfits will appear at merchants’ stands after one season has passed since loading the game. And it’s enough for the host of the session to own the DLC for all players in that session to be able to enjoy it.

Hello Sunshine Unveils New Trailer at the PC Gaming Show

2 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

Red Thread Games offered a fresh look at the highly-anticipated survival mystery Hello Sunshine with a new trailer exclusively unveiled at the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted, where it was also revealed that Hello Sunshine will be published by UK publisher, Megabit when the game launches in 2026.

Watch the new trailer and get a glimpse of what to expect in the game here:

Whether alone or with a friend in co-op, players walk in the shadow of a giant robot across a scorched, war-torn world. There is one simple rule: stay out of the sun. Step outside the robot’s shade during the day and players will find that the punishing heat will eventually kill them; remain close, and they might last until nightfall.

However, survival means leaving the robot’s shadow to scavenge for water, food, and resources. The wastelands are littered with the wreckage of a fallen corporate empire — abandoned service stations, shattered machinery, half-dead drones, and ruins still humming with autonomous tech. Everything salvaged can be recycled and turned into weapons, tools, and protective gear.

When the robot stops to recharge at night, players make camp. Cook, craft, repair, and upgrade equipment — including the robot itself. The bond between human and machine deepens over time, shaped by how players treat their towering companion. At the campfire, visiting strangers may drift into the firelight with stories that hint at what really happened to the world.

Will players piece together the mystery of this broken world before it’s too late?

Players eager to experience Hello Sunshine can sign-up to be part of an upcoming playtest at http://hellosunshine.appv

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV Story Trailer Released

2 weeks ago
Jerry Paxton
Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Deep Silver and KING Art Games are proud to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV has been officially recognized as one of PC Gamer’s Most Wanted Titles for 2026. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2272360/Warhammer_40000_Dawn_of_War_IV/

To celebrate this moment, KING Art Games is teasing a glimpse into the flagship Story Campaign, co-written by legendary Black Library author John French, which climaxes with The Dark Angels Space Marine Chapter, the first legion, answering the call of the Blood Ravens in their hour of greatest darkness.

Watch the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV story trailer here:

Epic war unfolds on Kronus

The trailer opens with a look at how the Blood Ravens under Captain Cyrus and Chief Librarian Jonah Orion have arrived in orbit over Kronus at the start of the game. After an intense orbital fight with the Warboss Gorgutz and his Orks, both factions find themselves planetside where Guzcutta – the second Ork Commander – is already waiting.

Elsewhere on Kronus, Technoarcheologist Potentia Delta-9 surveys the planet for its lost knowledge as the Chronomancer Thothmek begins the Necron’s invasion, awakening Kronus’ dormant tombs in their own search for secrets.

The Imperium’s forces are beset on all sides, their last stand losing strength and the lines on the verge of collapse until, at the last moment, it becomes clear they are not alone: the Dark Angels arrive.

The Dark Angels

For the first time in Dawn of War history, players will be able to play as two factions of Space Marines: the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels, the latter of which are fully playable in all game modes.

Key things to know:

  • During the Space Marines campaign, players will undertake missions in command of both the Blood Ravens and the Dark Angels, and they can pick which missions they want to play
  • The Dark Angels have their own, playable Commanders for the Space Marines campaign: Company Master Astoran & Chaplain Ezrael
  • The Dark Angels have their own unique identity and history. As Space Marines, they share core strategies, tactics, wargear, and weaponry, while still maintaining the distinctive flavor and abilities of their Chapter
  • While the Blood Ravens are often engaged in smaller conflicts that require tactical finesse and sometimes involve stealth, the Dark Angels deploy their full might to the biggest battlefields
  • As the story saga reaches its breaking point, Lion El’Jonson himself descends onto the battlefield, giving players, for the first time ever, the chance to wield the legendary might of a Space Marine Primarch in a climactic, unforgettable finale

Kronus is a world in ruins, and the future is untold, but one thing is certain: War has returned to Kronus.