Author - Jerry Paxton

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Out Now on Nintendo Switch

2 weeks ago

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Trailers / Videos

Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today announced that the hit game DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is now available on Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™2. Developed by Spike Chunsoft, Inc., the studio behind the original DRAGON BALL Z: BUDOKAI TENKAICHI, the game brings back the legendary anime brawler series and features more than 180 characters and faithful recreations of epic battles from the anime. DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is available now in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions for Nintendo Switch systems. For more information on the game, please visit https://dragonballsparkingzero.com/.

Check out the DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 launch trailer here:

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO offers new genre-defining features including lightning-paced combat and large destructible environments. Players will experience action-packed gameplay featuring nostalgic single-player episode battles, expansive customization, and thrilling online multiplayer modes. Each character’s unique Ki abilities and signature destructive powers are showcased, bringing the anime’s explosive energy to life across every arena. The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 versions feature local and online multiplayer and support for motion controls, allowing players to unleash their favorite hero’s attacks using the Joy-Con™ controllers.

Featuring the largest roster in Dragon Ball game history, DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO includes over 180 fighters from Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, Dragon Ball GT, and select Dragon Ball movies – all available in the base game. Each character comes equipped with their own abilities, transformations, and techniques, giving players the chance to explore various matchups and strategies.

DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO is also available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam®.

The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Overview Part 2

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Rebel Wolves have been hard at work on The Blood of Dawnwalker, the upcoming dark fantasy RPG set in the 14th-century fictional location of Vale Sangora, a forgotten corner of the Carpthian Mountains. In it, players take on the role of Coen, a man turned into a Dawnwalker: human by day, vampire by night, and will have to use this power to rescue his family, captured by the vampiric feudal lords who have taken over Vale Sangora. Revealed to the public for the first time, this new footage showcases game improvements prompted by community feedback, such as changes to the flow of fights and the camera placement, improved mechanics and features, and more.

The new footage, narrated by Rebel Wolves writer Ariana Siarkiewicz, follows Coen on an investigation around Svartrau Cathedral, showcasing dynamic fights against humans and monsters, with details of some of the in-game lore.

Watch the updated gameplay footage from The Blood of Dawnwalker here:

The Blood of Dawnwalker is being developed by Rebel Wolves on Unreal Engine 5 and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. More details can be found on the official website: dawnwalkergame.com.

RØDE Launches Bright Friday Products and Offers

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Tech News

RØDE has today announced its vibrant take on the traditional Black Friday period with its own Bright Friday promotion. The campaign highlights RØDE’s rapidly expanding range of coloured variants across popular product lines, alongside new launches and a series of exclusive offers designed to deliver standout value for creators.

This year’s limited-time Bright Friday offers give customers a free colour-matching accessory with the purchase of select RØDE products. The offers include:

Free Interview GO with every Wireless GO (Gen 3) purchase
Free WS14 windshield with every PodMic USB and PSA1+ purchase

These offers are available globally from participating RØDE dealers, with the Interview GO offer also available directly on rode.com.

“We’ve been promising a wave of colour, and it’s finally here,” said RØDE CEO, Damien Wilson. “Bright Friday is our unique way of celebrating the biggest sales event of the year. Bold and built to turn heads, each offer exists to give creators new ways to express their unique style and inject new energy and personality into the spaces in which they create.”

Bright Friday highlights the recently expanded colour ranges for the PSA1+ professional studio arm, and the Interview GO handheld adapter. The PSA1+ is now available in red, blue, orange, pink, purple, and green, allowing creators to make a statement without saying a word. The Interview GO, which converts any RØDE Series IV wireless transmitter into a handheld microphone, is available in the same bold palette, giving creators another way to stand out from the crowd and express themselves while capturing pristine audio.

Coinciding with the launch of Bright Friday is the release of the Interview Micro, an ergonomic handheld adaptor that transforms any Wireless Micro transmitter into a sleek handheld microphone. Perfect for on-the-go interviews, vox pops, and field recordings, it’s available in blue, red, and orange, as well as black and white, perfectly matching the new Wireless Micro colour range. From bold, vibrant tones to a clean minimalist finish, there’s an option to complement every creator’s style.

Beyond delivering standout offers and new products, Bright Friday also reflects RØDE’s ongoing commitment to supporting creators. In the same spirit as the RØDE Creator of the Year Awards – which recognise and reward creative excellence around the world, with winners to be announced in just two days – Bright Friday is another reminder of how RØDE continues to champion and celebrate creators everywhere through initiatives that help elevate their craft and express their individuality.

RØDE’s Bright Friday promotion runs from Tuesday, November 18 – Tuesday, December 16 (AEDT), with the coloured variants of the Interview Micro, PSA1+, and Interview GO available to purchase now.

To learn more about Bright Friday and the range of new products mentioned visit: https://rode.com/bright-friday

GreedFall 2: The Dying World Gets Huge Content Update

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

NACON and Spiders studio are pleased to announce that today, narrative RPG GreedFall 2: The Dying World, currently available in early access on Steam, is receiving the biggest content update to date. New improvements and features, new content, all fans of this unique world will find something to enjoy!

Welcome to Peren: a new region to explore!
After visiting Olima, nicknamed the City of Stars in reference to the gigantic observatory that overlooks it, players now have the opportunity to discover a new city and its surroundings: Peren. Former capital of the Astrian civilisation, the city is now ruled by the Merchant Congregation. Strongly impacted by the Malichor epidemic, the mysterious plague ravaging the continent of Gacane, Peren is also the scene of numerous political intrigues: be careful not to get caught up in the nobles’ dark schemes… More details are available in the blog article dedicated to Peren.

A familiar character joins your ranks: Till
Prepare to welcome an ally as formidable as he is unexpected: Till. He is responsible for your capture, forcing you to embark on your journey across the Old Continent and changing the course of your destiny. Having abandoned his position as captain of the Coin Guard, a mercenary guild renowned for its outstanding warriors, he now seeks redemption by offering you his help. Quiet and somewhat gruff, Till is nonetheless a seasoned fighter. Equipped with heavy armour and wielding a two-handed sword, he excels at drawing the attention of enemies to defend his companions. Loyal and protective, Till is the last member to join your band of companions, and will prove to be a valuable asset to any team in need of a strong defender. More information about Till is available here.

Revised combat system and difficulty modes for an adventure tailored to your play style
The combat system in GreedFall 2 has been reworked to better suit your play style, with three distinct modes that can be selected at any time. For strategists, Tactical mode offers total control over the battlefield and the camera, allowing you to optimally micro-manage your companions’ actions and making greater use of the tactical pause system. Conversely, Focused mode allows you to focus on your character and stay in heat of the action, letting the AI constantly manage your allies and limiting the use of the tactical pause. Finally, Hybrid mode offers a balanced experience, providing partial control over the camera and tactical pause.

In addition, three difficulty modes, adjustable from the game options, allow you to experience the adventure at your own pace. Fans of challenging strategic combat can opt for Tactical mode, while those who prefer focusing on the storytelling will choose Story mode, which greatly facilitates combat. Finally, Adventure mode offers players a balanced level of difficulty. More details are available here.

CODE VEIN II Reveals New Character Trailer for Noah G. MagMell

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Bandai Namco revealed Noah G. Magmell in the latest CODE VEIN II character trailer. Noah is a former human-turned-Revenant who belonged to MagMell’s Research Institute 100 years in the past. Devoted to protecting his friend Valentin, he serves as a steadfast bodyguard who tackles dangerous missions without hesitation.

Get to know Noah in the latest trailer here:

Noah excels at close-range combat with his Twin Blades, delivering rapid strikes through his Combat Formae. His “Deep Impact” ability makes it easier to Stagger enemies, opening them up for powerful Drain Attacks. He also supports players with “Morale Boost,” a Support Formae that increases maximum Stamina. Paired with his Link Trait, Noah can evade entire enemy combos or unleash relentless attacks during key openings, giving players greater tactical flexibility in battle.

Code Vein II is available now for pre-orders on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam® in Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate Editions. For more information about the game and Noah G. MagMell, visit www.playcodevein.com.

Avatar: Fire and Ash Advance Tickets Available Now

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

Advance tickets for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold (http://www.fandango.com/avatarfireandash). The third film in Oscar®-winning filmmaker James Cameron’s phenomenally successful “Avatar” franchise opens exclusively in theaters worldwide on December 19, in IMAX 3D, Dolby Cinema 3D, RealD 3D, Cinemark XD, 4DX, ScreenX, and premium screens everywhere. To celebrate, a new featurette is available to download and share.

Tonight, during ESPN’s “Monday NightFootball,” a celebration will take place during Halftime as the Nightwraith, a new creature from the world of “Avatar,” takes flight, and audiences will get a brand-new, exclusive look at the film. The game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders in Los Angeles begins at 5:15 p.m. PT/8:15 p.m. ET, and airs on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN2.

And Miley Cyrus’s new single Dream as One, is now available to download and purchase (https://mileycyrus.lnk.to/DreamAsOne). The song, which is performed by Cyrus, with music and lyrics by Cyrus, Andrew Wyatt, Mark Ronson, and Simon Franglen, will appear in the end credits of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” and be featured on the film’s original soundtrack. The original soundtrack for “Avatar: Fire and Ash” featuring a score composed by Simon Franglen, will be released December 12.

With “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na’vi leader Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), Na’vi warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and the Sully family. “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” which is directed by James Cameron and features a screenplay by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver, and a story by James Cameron & Rick Jaffa & Amanda Silver & Josh Friedman & Shane Salerno, is produced by James Cameron, p.g.a., and Jon Landau, p.g.a., with Richard Baneham, Rae Sanchini, and David Valdes serving as executive producers. The film also stars Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Cliff Curtis, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, David Thewlis, Jemaine Clement, Giovanni Ribisi, Britain Dalton, Jamie Flatters, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Brendan Cowell, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, Duane Evans, Jr., and Kate Winslet.

Forestrike Out Now

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Developers Skeleton Crew (Olija) & Devolver Digital have trained long and hard for this day, and now is their time to strike. Forestrike, the roguelite, future-scrying martial arts adventure, invites you to predict the tide of battles before taking on your enemies in real time today. Forestike is available on PC for $9.99: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2325920/Forestrike

Trailer:

Forestrike is a fighting roguelite where every death brings you closer to winning the battle before it begins. Review and replay encounters endlessly, testing every possibility in your mind until the perfect path to victory is discovered. Then, take on the battle for real one time. Every opponent responds predictably to your actions, making each battle a strategic puzzle that rewards precision and mastery. Once you commit to the final version of the fight, success carries you forward, but failure ends your journey… for now. Once you’ve mastered the skill, fight for the ultimate reward – victory without Foresight.

FEATURES

Forestrike’s roguelite game loop generates unique runs and encounters every time, so adaptation, improvisation and mastery are crucial to progress and earn the ultimate victory – winning without relying on the power of Foresight
Always outnumbered, learn to dispatch mobs of brutal enemies with poise and efficiency using everything at your disposal. Upgrade and customize your movesets with techniques from Masters to help you outwit opponents in fierce, puzzle-like battles
Journey through a visually striking fantasy world inhabited by unique characters, vicious enemies and magical revelations. Intricate pixel art landscapes form an atmospheric backdrop to elegant fighting animations inspired by classic kung-fu movies

Huntsman Launch Date Trailer

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Ten Image Publishing and OnTheHouse Studio today announced Huntsman is coming to PC on 27th November. The date reveal is part of Creature Features, a new trailer series examining each spider type. The full game will launch on Steam on 27th November at 5pm GMT / 9am PST / 12pm EST and Episode 1 of Creature Features, focusing on the Huntsman, is here. The game can be wishlisted here.

Huntsman traps players inside a spider-infested research facility in a classic survival horror experience, with multiple arachnid types featuring realistic behaviours for pure nightmare fuel. Experience your first, and possibly last, day at Atherton Labs’ Experimental BioSolutions Division and unravel the web of intrigue and mystery on PC on 27th November.

Creature Features

Episode One looks at the huntsman spider, a fast moving type that appears throughout the game and hunts prey using noise, especially from fast moving footsteps. Cautious players can often sneak by. Clever players can use the environment to distract hungry arachnids.

Episode Two releases later this week and focuses on the orb weaver spider, an aerial assassin that snatches slow moving prey from above and cocoons them alive in silken webs. While orb weavers don’t stray from their hiding spot, they are often difficult to spot in darkened areas, meaning players need to look up. Throwable objects can cause them to temporarily retreat.

Episodes Three and Four will unveil the final two spider types, each with their own behaviours, hunting patterns and tips to increase your chances of survival.

Ten Image founder, Chris White, said, “Our launch date is looming on the horizon with all the menace and poise of a giant huntsman spider, ready to pounce. The reception to the demo was incredible and the tens of thousands of players who started to unravel the mystery of Atheron Labs have provided amazing feedback.”

The full game will launch on Steam on 27th November.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Rage Featurette

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

They’re not just at Freddy’s anymore. In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins.

One year has passed since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. The stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town’s first ever Fazfest.

Former security guard Mike (Josh Hutcherson) and police officer Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) have kept the truth from Mike’s 11-year-old sister, Abby (Piper Rubio), concerning the fate of her animatronic friends.

But when Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, it will set into motion a terrifying series of events, revealing dark secrets about the true origin of Freddy’s, and unleashing a long-forgotten horror hidden away for decades.

The cast of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 includes returning co-stars Theodus Crane as Jeremiah and the legendary Matthew Lillard as William Afton. The film features new characters played by Freddy Carter (Shadow and Bone, Pennyworth), Wayne Knight (Jurassic Park, Seinfeld), Mckenna Grace (Ghostbusters franchise, Annabelle Comes Home) and horror icon Skeet Ulrich (Scream, Riverdale).

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi and is written by game series creator Scott Cawthon.

The film is produced by Blumhouse founder and CEO Jason Blum and Scott Cawthon, who together produced the first film. The executive producers are director Emma Tammi, Beatriz Sequeira, Christopher Warner, Russell Binder and Marc Mostman.

The first Freddy’s film opened to a record-shattering $80 million in October 2023 and went on to earn almost $300 million worldwide.

Genre: Horror
Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Freddy Carter, Theodus Crane, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace, with Skeet Ulrich and Matthew Lillard
Director: Emma Tammi
Written by: Scott Cawthon
Based on the Video Game Series “Five Nights at Freddy’s”
by Scott Cawthon
Producers: Jason Blum, Scott Cawthon
Executive Producers: Emma Tammi, Beatriz Sequeira, Christopher Warner, Russell Binder and Marc Mostman

Forge Mastery Coming to Titan Quest II

3 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Heroes, do you know the tale of Hephaistos? Thrown out of Olympos by his own mother Hera. But he survived and became not only the most gifted craftsman ever but also a mighty deity, that could make a stand against Ares and Hera, and many other gods.

As a craftsman, he was not only known for fine jewelry or crafting weapons suitable for gods and godesses such as Athena’s spear, Apollo’s golden chariot or Achilles weapons, no. In the early days of his exile, he created automatons – robotic machines, to help him in his workshop and other self-working devices.

And this brings us back to Titan Quest II – soon, a new mastery will hit the shores of ancient Greece, “Forge” will join Earth, Storm, Warfare, and Rogue. With this new mastery, you can strengthen your armor or weapons during a battle, even grant them passive abilities such as reflecting enemy damage. Or deploy different devices, such as a blade trap and lure (or pull) enemies into it. You love synergies between masteries? Forge is made for you: Blade traps for example can be infused with lightning to deal this kind of damage – it’s up to you to find all the different combinations, to create the most powerful build!

If you want to learn more about the new upcoming mastery for Titan Quest II, check out the new developer diary.

Read the Forge Dev Diary here: https://thqn.net/4oNwigT
Find the roadmap here: https://thqn.net/TQ2roadmap

For further details on Titan Quest II, please refer to our latest updates: https://thqn.net/3KqqyXQ