Author - Jerry Paxton

Nocturnal 2 Demo Out Now

2 weeks ago

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

Indie game developer Sunnyside Games is happy to announce the arrival of the demo of its upcoming flame-wielding metroidvania Nocturnal 2 this January 27 on Steam. With over one hour of gameplay, the demo will allow players to explore an early section of the game, unlock abilities, experience the combat system, and discover elements of the lore. It has been carefully adapted to avoid major lore or structure spoilers from the full release, which is planned to launch later this year on Nintendo Switch and Steam.

Nocturnal 2 is an atmospheric Metroidvania in which you play as Ardeshir, bearer of the Enduring Flame, who sets out to explore the dark depths and towering heights of the forgotten city of Ytash in order to break the curse that has consumed his homeland

Creepy Jar’s StarRupture Available Now in Early Access

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Creepy Jar, the Polish studio behind the smash-hit survival phenomenon, Green Hell, is ready to turn up the heat. The studio’s sophomore effort, StarRupture, is available now on Steam Early Access, inviting players to build, automate, and survive on a planet that’s literally on the brink of fiery destruction. Playing solo or with up to 4 players together, StarRupture’s Early Access release is the culmination of Creepy Jar’s well-earned experience alongside crucial feedback from their dedicated fans, and there’s so much more to come in the journey to 1.0.

Blending base building, survival, automation, and defensive combat into a single experience, StarRupture pushes players to think fast and plan smart as the environment becomes increasingly dangerous, whether it be from the Vermin assaulting your base or the impending KABOOM of Arcadia-7’s life-giving star, Ruptura, and players can jump in today at a special Early Access launch price of $15.99 (20% launch discount) before it goes to its regular price of $19.99.

In the run-up to Early Access, Creepy Jar hosted two dedicated playtests—one for solo survivors and one for co-op crews—using player feedback to fine-tune the experience. The result? A scorching 92.4% positive rating from playtesters. With Early Access officially underway, the team is eager to keep shaping StarRupture alongside the community as development pushes toward version 1.0.

Keeping that in mind, alongside today’s launch, the Creepy Jar team is also sharing the game’s very first roadmap so players can get an idea of what’s heading their way over the next few months and beyond, including:

KEY FEATURES:

Explore a Deadly Planet – Explore this vast, open world, rich in resources, places, and secrets to be found. Discover the beauty of this constantly reborn, dangerous world torn apart by repeated cataclysms.
Build to Thrive – Search, mine, and process resources to develop your complex industrial system. Unlock new technologies that will allow you and your base to survive the harsh conditions on the planet.
Fight to Survive – The planet will surprise you at every turn. Extreme temperatures are not the only things you’ll be challenged with. Get ready to defend yourself and your base from a horde of aggressive alien creatures.
Alone or with Friends – Experience and survive everything you encounter on this harsh planet. Do it alone or in a group of up to 4 friends. This world is waiting for you to discover its secrets.

In StarRupture, you are a prisoner serving your sentence on a faraway planet where danger lurks at every turn. Tasked with building a factory and gathering resources for global corporations that don’t care if you live or die, survival on Arcadia-7 is anything but guaranteed. Not only will you have to defend your base from menacing enemies, but you’ll also have to prepare for a somewhat more terrifying threat; the planet’s very own life-giving—and taking—star, Ruptura.

Netflix Supports Warner Bros. Discovery Board Commitment to Merger Agreement

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

Geek News, Industry News, Movie News, News

Netflix, Inc. today welcomed the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Board of Directors’ continued commitment to the merger agreement between Netflix and WBD, and its unanimous recommendation that stockholders reject the revised offer from Paramount Skydance Corporation (PSKY), announced December 22, 2025.

After a comprehensive and rigorous review process with its independent financial and legal advisors, the WBD Board reaffirmed its conclusion that the transaction with Netflix is in the best interests of WBD stockholders.

“The WBD Board remains fully supportive of and continues to recommend Netflix’s merger agreement, recognizing it as the superior proposal that will deliver the greatest value to its stockholders, as well as consumers, creators and the broader entertainment industry,” said Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, co-CEOs of Netflix. “Netflix and Warner Bros. will bring together highly complementary strengths and a shared passion for storytelling. By joining forces, we will offer audiences even more of the series and films they love—at home and in theaters—expand opportunities for creators, and help foster a dynamic, competitive, and thriving entertainment industry.”

Under the terms of the agreement announced December 5, 2025, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $27.75 per WBD share, with a total enterprise value of approximately $82.7 billion (equity value of $72.0 billion). The financing structure is not subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The transaction preserves the planned separation of WBD’s Global Linear Networks business, Discovery Global, which is expected to be completed in Q3 2026.

Netflix has submitted its Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing and is engaging with competition authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice and European Commission. Netflix remains committed to working closely with WBD, regulators, and all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. As previously disclosed, the transaction is expected to close in 12-18 months from the date that Netflix and WBD originally entered into their merger agreement.

A dedicated website providing ongoing information and resources about the transaction is available at netflixwbtogether.com.

SENARA: The Sacrament Reveal Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Indie developer Influsion Inc. have revealed their upcoming first-person survival horror game SENARA: The Sacrament. Set aboard a mysterious derelict cruise liner, you must survive and escape as it teeters on the edge of ruin. Players won’t have to wait long to experience its haunting atmosphere firsthand, with a playable demo planned for February.

SENARA: The Sacrament puts players in the role of a new recruit of a religious organization with a massive 6,000-ton ship: the Senara. Upon setting sail you wake up to find the crew missing, while unspeakably horrors roam its steel corridors. Hidden cult rituals, forbidden truths, and survivors with their own agendas await you in the darkness. In a place where blind faith and salvation intertwine, you’ll be forced to make choices that go far beyond survival.

Hearkening back to classic survival horror design, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a massive escape room where you must solve puzzles and use limited resources to your advantage if you’re to get out alive. In order to get out of the Senara alive, you’ll have to ration your resources, make use of stealth, and make difficult decisions regarding when to fight or flee. Explore the complex, intertwined corridors of this structure based on a real ship, uncover hidden passages, and gather clues to find the key to your escape.

This unholy tale is open to interpretation with snippets of truth scattered across documents, objects, and conversations between characters. Depending on what you believe and how you interpret the clues, the story can unfold in entirely different directions. With multiple endings based on your choices, your decisions affect not only your escape but also the fate of the Senara and what truth comes to light.

Using LiDAR, photogrammetry, and Unity HDRP pipelines, SENARA: The Sacrament offers a scan of a real-life documentary-level accuracy 6,000-ton ship. This precise reality reconstruction naturally adds an ultra immersive, uncanny playspace for players to get lost in.

“SENARA: The Sacrament is our love letter to classic survival horror titles that keep players shrouded in mystery and trapped in suspense,” said No-Jin Kwak, Director at Influsion Inc. “Using claustrophobic corridors, moody offshore atmosphere, limited resources, non-linear level design, and a fragmented story, we aim to create a terrifying experience that shakes players to their very core!”

NBA 2K26 Season 4: Ring in the New Year with All-Star Greatness

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, 2K announced that NBA ® 2K26 Season 4 launches this Friday, January 9, with all-new content across MyCAREER, MyTEAM, and The W. Roll out the red carpet for this Season’s featured heroes, San Antonio Spur Victor Wembanyama and Philadelphia 76er Tyrese Maxey, as they take center stage on the road to the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

The latest updates and rewards include:

MyCAREER: Earning a spot in the All-Star Game starting lineup is a special honor for rookies and veterans alike. Showcase undeniable MyPLAYER talent in the 3-point content, Slam Dunk Contest, and the game itself to add to a decorated legacy. Seasonal rewards include a Level 32 Tyrese Haliburton Big Head Mask, a Level 36 All-Star Hockey Jersey, and for the first time ever in The City a cel-shaded, Level 39 Hyperfade Suit and more. Wear & Earn events will continue where players will have the chance to show off the All-Star swag and celebrate the Lunar New Year.
The Park*: The NBA 2K16 community-favorite, Rivet City Championship MyPARK, returns in NBA 2K26. Take your MyPLAYER to the iconic high-altitude park above The City limits to compete with your Crew all Season.
MyTEAM: MyTEAM cards feature a collection of players from the modern era, starting with a Level 1 Amethyst Tyrese Maxey Evo card that evolves to a 94 OVR and peaks with a Level 40 99 OVR Dark Matter Russell Westbrook card. Additional highlights include Level 10 Diamond Thabo Sefolosha, Level 20 Pink Diamond DeAndre Jordan, Level 28 Galaxy Opal Coach Tyronn Lue, and a second 99 OVR player with Level 35 Dark Matter Angel Reese.
The W*: WNBA free agency is around the corner, and we’re eager to see if some of the league’s high-impact players make a move. Until then, players can chase all-new weekly and seasonal rewards in The W.
Season 4 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass**: The Season 4 Pro Pass & Hall of Fame Pass unlocks 40 additional levels of content, including automatic rewards like Gold Fierce Lion Head, Animated Ice Blue Voltage Zip-Up Hoodie, Galaxy Opal Aaron Gordon and Season 4 Pro Pass Pack, and premium awards such as Skull Gaiter at Level 3, Red ‘Court Vision’ Glowing Eyes at Level 33, and Season 4 Galaxy Opal Option Pack at Level 37.
2K Beats: A specially curated playlist by A-Trak will be added to the Season 4 Soundtrack. Check out the new additions on Spotify and Apple Music, along with a dedicated playlist of A-Trak’s curation. The update also introduces new 2K Beats tracks from Disclosure and Anderson .Paak, Giggs, Glorilla, CORTIS, Joey Valence and Brae, Devin Donnell, pat junior, Steven Joseph, and more.

Crimson Desert Coming to NVIDIA GeForce NOW

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Windows PC News

Pearl Abyss announced today that its open-world action-adventure game Crimson Desert will be available on NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW cloud gaming service when the title launches on PC. The announcement was revealed during CES 2026, the world’s largest consumer electronics show, held in Las Vegas.

Crimson Desert support for GeForce NOW was showcased at the annual event as part of the platform’s expanding cloud gaming lineup.

GeForce NOW allows members to stream high-performance games instantly without downloads or high-end hardware, delivering a premium gaming experience across a wide range of devices.

Set on the vast continent of Pywel, Crimson Desert follows Kliff and his Greymane comrades on a sweeping journey filled with large-scale battles, exploration, and narrative-driven gameplay.

Crimson Desert is scheduled for a worldwide release on March 19 and can be currently pre-ordered through the official website. Crimson Desert will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Apple Mac.

CORSAIR Unveils Fleet of Pro-Level Gaming Peripherals at CES

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR), leading maker of performance gaming peripherals, announced their upcoming lineup of products that are designed to help professional and aspiring professional gamers take their skills to the next level. This lineup is currently being shown at CES 2026 and includes new carbon-fiber and magnesium alloy models of CORSAIR’s award-winning SABRE v2 PRO Ultralight Wireless Gaming Mouse, the new MM PRO Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad, and the MAKR PRO 75 Hall Effect DIY Keyboard.

“Last year we launched the SABRE v2 PRO to rave reviews and to legions of appreciative pros,” said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals at CORSAIR. “Now we’re building beyond with the new SABRE v2 PRO CF and SABRE v2 PRO MG Wireless Gaming Mice. These superlight mice utilize cutting-edge materials to make them both incredibly light and eye-catching. The MM Pro Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad is optimized to provide pros with the perfect foundation of precision, and the MAKR Pro 75 Hall Effect DIY Keyboard brings the high-end performance of magnetic switches to last year’s innovative and acclaimed DIY keyboard kit. We eagerly anticipate seeing the highlight moments that elite gamers create with these new products.”

CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO CF Wireless Gaming Mouse and CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO MG Wireless Gaming Mouse

Both of these new mice feature lightning-fast responsiveness with up to 8,000Hz hyper-polling while wireless or wired, as well as up to 120 hours of pinpoint precision. Another added feature of both mice is versatile tri-mode connectivity, so users can choose between ultra-responsive 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth® or a wired connection via USB-C.

The CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO CF Wireless Gaming Mouse houses the beloved SABRE v2 PRO in a carbon fiber unibody. The result is a 55g* superlight, high-performance mouse that also has exceptional rigidity and strength.

For pros that prefer the feel of metal, the CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO MG Wireless Gaming Mouse is a 56g superlight mouse with an optimized balance of ultra-precise aim with the strength to withstand the daily grind.

*±2g weight variance is expected due to manufacturing tolerances.

CORSAIR MM PRO Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad

The MM PRO Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad is a new cloth mouse pad tuned for professional-level precision to provide the ultimate foundation of pinpoint accuracy and tracking. Its hex-patterned polyurethane base can hold its position in even the most frenetic moments, so victory never slips out of your grasp. Its thicker base and sloped edges provide comfortable wrist cushioning and deliver additional stopping power for mouse movements.

CORSAIR MAKR PRO 75 Hall Effect DIY Keyboard

The MAKR PRO 75 is an evolution of last year’s MAKR 75 DIY Keyboard Kit that picked up a prestigious Red Dot Best of the Best Design Award for 2025 and a 2025 iF Design Award. It’s a hot-swappable Hall Effect keyboard with lightning-fast, adjustable CORSAIR MGX Hyperdrive magnetic switches, aluminum frame, and a rigid FR4 switch plate pre-installed. It features up to 8,000Hz hyper-polling, Rapid Trigger and FlashTap for gamers who want the customizability of DIY but also need the performance of a keyboard purpose-built for gaming. While it ships fully assembled with switches, FR4 switch plate, and keycaps, users who want to take their DIY build to another level of functionality can purchase and easily install modules that add wireless connectivity and an LCD screen, as well as keycap sets to change the look and feel of their keyboard.

CORSAIR’s lineup of professional-grade gaming gear will be shown at Corsair’s CES suite. Contact your regional PR representative from the list below to schedule an in-person appointment. For more information, including pricing, on these and other innovative products that CORSAIR is showcasing at CES 2026, please contact your regional PR representative or visit: https://www.corsair.com/ces

For more information on the CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO CF Wireless Gaming Mouse, visit: https://www.corsair.com/sabre-v2-pro-wireless-cf

For more information on the CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO MG Wireless Gaming Mouse, visit: https://www.corsair.com/sabre-v2-pro-wireless-mg-black

For more information on the MM Pro Control Esports-Tuned Cloth Mouse Pad, visit: https://www.corsair.com/mm-pro-control-large-esports-tuned-cloth-mouse-pad

For more information on the CORSAIR MAKR PRO 75 Hall Effect DIY Keyboard, visit: https://www.corsair.com/makr-pro-75

CORSAIR Unveils GALLEON 100 SD Gaming Keyboard with Built-In Stream Deck Controller

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

CORSAIR® (Nasdaq: CRSR), a leading maker of performance gaming peripherals, today unveiled the GALLEON 100 SD at CES. A full-sized mechanical keyboard with Stream Deck integration, Galleon fuses CORSAIR and Elgato engineering into one groundbreaking device. A frequent community request, this fusion enables gamers to stay in the game while expanding their gaming capabilities with robust software solutions and transformative, custom game profiles.

“The GALLEON 100 SD marks a new era of input that our community has been clamoring for,” said Tobias Brinkmann, Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals at CORSAIR. “This isn’t just a better keyboard. It’s a solution to the reality of modern gaming, where managing apps, info, and devices is just as critical as performance. This level of control has never existed in a single device before, and only CORSAIR could bring the future of input to market now.”

Stream Deck Integration

The innovative Galleon 100 SD features a full Stream Deck with all the capability of a standalone device. Twelve LCD keys execute commands, open folders, and switch profiles. Two dials handle quick, precise adjustments with push functionality for added control. Real-time information is displayed on a 5” full-color screen, keeping essential stats in easy view. It’s all easily customizable in the Stream Deck app, which runs lightweight in the background.

In-game, Stream Deck handles everything from routine actions to complex sequences with a single press. Access abilities, call in airstrikes, and manage inventory without diving through menus or memorizing keybinds. Dozens of ready-to-use profiles on Elgato Marketplace let gamers get up and running fast in their favorite titles.

Beyond the game, Stream Deck integrates with the apps and tools gamers use most. Switch Spotify tracks, hop in voice chat, and manage peripherals without pausing or alt-tabbing. Monitor system performance and battery or mic levels with a quick glance. Hundreds of plugins on Elgato Marketplace give gamers full command of their ecosystem.

High-Performance Gaming Keyboard

GALLEON 100 SD is built to deliver uncompromising performance while expanding what a gaming keyboard can do. Powered by AXON hyper-polling rates of up to 8,000Hz, it transmits your keystrokes up to eight times faster than standard gaming keyboards, ensuring near-instantaneous input. Every action reaches your system with pinpoint precision, translating your reactions exactly as intended—without delay. GALLEON 100 SD also features powerful FlashTap SOCD handling which lets you control how opposing directional inputs are prioritized, enabling more reliable counter-strafing, cleaner movement techniques, and more precise control overall during critical moments. The experience is further enhanced by the pre-lubed MLX Pulse keyswitches, tuned for fast actuation and smooth yet tactile feedback to ensure every keypress feels responsive and precise.

An aluminum frame provides rock-solid stability, while gasket mounting and six layers of internal sound dampening create a refined, premium typing experience. The integrated RGB mood bar, cushioned palm rest, and online customization through CORSAIR Web Hub further elevate the experience, allowing you to easily personalize both performance and aesthetics.

GALLEON 100 SD doesn’t just keep up with the action—it gives you the speed, control, and confidence to stay ahead, in-game and beyond, all from one powerful device.

CORSAIR’s lineup of professional-grade gaming gear, including the GALLEON 100 SD Stream Deck-Integrated Mechanical Keyboard will be shown at Corsair’s CES suite. Contact your regional PR representative from the list below to schedule an in-person appointment.

For more information, including pricing, on these and other innovative products that CORSAIR is showcasing at CES 2026, please contact your regional PR representative or visit: https://www.corsair.com/galleon-100-sd

For more information on the Elgato Marketplace, visit: https://marketplace.elgato.com/

GameSir x Hyperkin Introduce the Modular X5 Alteron Mobile Controller

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Peripherals News, Tech News, Trailers / Videos

GameSir, a leading provider of high-performance gaming peripherals, and Hyperkin, a global leader in video game hardware, announced today a first of its kind, landmark collaboration. Joining forces to unveil the X5 Alteron, the world’s first, fully modular mobile gaming controller.

Ideal for retro and modern gaming, the Hyperkin x Gamesir X5 Alteron is a controller so innovative, it took the collective forces of two of the most talented hardware design and engineering teams in gaming to bring it to life. Blending Hyperkin’s longstanding retro expertise with GameSir’s renowned mastery of gaming ergonomics, the X5 Alteron is a controller like no other, and the first to adapt to practically any gaming genre or style of play.

The X5 Alteron literally changes shape and size, leveraging Gamesir’s state-of-the-art compact yet fully extensible telescopic arm design.The X5 Alteron provides seamless low latency wireless compatibility across iPad™, iPhone™, Android® devices, and Nintendo® Switch™ 1|2, using Gamesir’s smooth switching technology to game across all your favorite platforms. In addition, it comes complete with advanced Bluetooth® technology, ideal for PC gaming.

The X5 Alteron blends the perfect fusion of both Retro and Modern aesthetics. Hyperkin’s signature retro style, design, and vibrant color schemes take center stage with each module blending the perfect combination of nostalgic charm with contemporary design. Using Hyperkin’s creative modular system, the X5 Alteron offers deep customization and controller performance baked into its very DNA. Gamers can truly create the controller of their dreams. From switching the Thumbstick layout from symmetrical to top-stick design, transforming their D-Pad, altering the layout of the face action buttons, the X5 Alteron can do it all. Competing for bragging rights on the latest fighting game? Swap out to the Fight Pad module for unrivalled precision. Muscle memory yearning for the days of the N64™ controller while playing NSO (Nintendo Switch Online)? The X5 Alteron has a module for that!

The Button Modules may be the most obvious innovation, but Hyperkin and GameSir have pooled together all their resources to ensure that every element of the X5 Alteron has been tuned for gaming excellence. Precise Capacitive sticks with user defined stick heights relegate the specter of stick-drift to a thing of the past, and mouse-click style to Hall-Effect analog triggers provide fast, responsive and ultra reliable feedback, ensuring precision play, regardless of the gaming device being played.

One controller, endless possibilities, the X5 Alteron offers a transformative gaming experience, setting new standards in customizable gaming hardware. Key Features include:

Specialty Button Modules – Adapts to practically any gaming genre or preference.
Capacitive Sticks – The latest technology, eliminating stick drift forever.
Mouse Click to Hall Effect Triggers – Never miss a press and ensure precise feedback.
Rumble Motors – Feel every shot and immerse yourself in the action.
Back Buttons – More choices, means more winning, giving gamers the edge they need!
Hot Swappable ABXY – Swap the face action buttons to suit personal preference.
Transformable D-Pad – Adjust the D-Pad to fit your individual style.
Different Stick Heights – Swap out the height of the Thumbsticks for your preferred feel.
213mm Extension – Transform the size of your controller to suit your style.
Tactile & Membrane Buttons – Every press feels right, every click feels natural.
Bluetooth 5.2 – Latest technology provides a rock-solid connection to multiple devices.
Type-C Charging – Charging is a breeze with industry standard USB-C charging.
Twin Stick Layout – Twin stick gamers will feel right at home here!
Top Twin Stick Layout – Keep your thumbs away with the Top Stick configuration!
Asymmetrical Layout – Traditional offset style gaming.
X Input Button Layout – Offers X Input fans a familiar gaming feel.
Switch Input Button Layout – Replicate the action button placement of the Nintendo Switch.
GameCube™ Module – Ideal for emulation and NSO.
N64 Module – One for retro lovers, recreate the feel of this much-loved controller!
Fight Pad Module – Here comes a new challenger! Fights feel right with this module!
Track Pad Module – Great for FPS titles or replicating a mouse.

The X5 Alteron will be available on display for the very first time during the CES® show taking place from January 6-9, 2026, in Las Vegas, being shown at the ShowStoppers press event on January 6, 2026, at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, as well as in the Hyperkin suite.

JBL Redefines Gaming Audio with Bold New JBL Quantum Series Lineup

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

CES, Geek News, News, Tech News

JBL unleashes the latest evolution in gaming audio with the release of three new models in the JBL Quantum series. The new JBL Quantum lineup offers three distinct headset options built for every type of gamer. The latest flagship gaming headset is the JBL Quantum 950X, designed to deliver the ultimate competitive edge through unmatched precision, comfort, and control, while the JBL Quantum 650X and JBL Quantum 250 bring pro-grade audio technology to players at every level. From the feature-packed, dual-battery of the JBL Quantum 950X to the versatile wireless JBL Quantum 650X and the reliable, wired JBL Quantum 250, across the range, each model delivers powerful 50mm carbon dynamic drivers, spatial sound, clear communication, and a choice of designs and connectivity options to match any setup or playstyle. Offering a fresh new look, next-level comfort, and elite audio precision, the new JBL Quantum series rewrites the rules of the gaming audio experience.

“No competitor offers this level of acoustic technology,” said Carsten Olesen, President of Consumer Audio at HARMAN. “Our expertise in audio innovation shines through in the new JBL Quantum headsets and the redesigned JBL QuantumENGINE software. We have developed professional-level gaming audio and made it accessible to everyone.”

JBL Quantum 950X

The flagship JBL Quantum 950X is engineered from the ground up to deliver a competitive edge whether players are climbing leaderboards or exploring cinematic worlds. This multiplatform powerhouse combines premium sound and enduring comfort with reliable, uninterrupted performance.

JBL’s new 50mm carbon dynamic drivers deliver rich, Hi-Res Certified Audio with ultra-low distortion, offering enhanced high-frequency response that reveals subtle in-game cues such as footsteps, reloads, and positional shifts often missed by other headsets. This level of precision, once reserved for elite in-ear monitors, is now reimagined for immersive over-ear gaming. Powered by the all new JBL QuantumENGINE, the JBL Quantum 950X incorporates JBL Quantum Spatial Sound, 3D head tracking, and active noise cancellation to heighten immersion and keep players focused and competitive.

JBL Quantum 950X is built for long-lasting comfort during marathon gaming sessions. The patented hammock headband evenly distributes weight across the head for a barely-there feel, while breathable memory foam ear cushions stay cool while gameplay heats up. Every element was crafted for endurance, from the lightweight materials to the fully replaceable components, including the mic, cushions, cables, and hammock.

Communication is critical in gaming, and the JBL Quantum 950X upgrades to a 6mm cardioid boom microphone with AI Noise Reduction to isolate the user’s voice from background noise. Whether streaming, plotting next moves with teammates, or chatting cross-platform, gamers can count on crystal-clear communication every time.

Pushing the boundaries of convenience, the JBL Quantum 950X introduces a hot-swappable dual battery system and a wireless Base Station that doubles as a low-latency 2.4GHz receiver and control hub for lighting and audio. With multi-platform compatibility across PC, console, and mobile via 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, or wired modes, the JBL Quantum 950X delivers total freedom to play, create, and compete uninterrupted.

JBL Quantum 650X and Quantum 250

For players looking for versatility with serious gaming audio, JBL Quantum 650X delivers much of the flagship experience, including JBL Quantum Spatial Sound and the new 50mm carbon dynamic drivers, in a more accessible package. It supports the same flexible connectivity: 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, and wired, ensuring strong performance across any platform.

For plug-and-play simplicity, JBL Quantum 250 delivers wired performance across PC, Mac, console, and mobile. The new model is lightweight, comfortable, and built with the same modern, modular design and 50mm precision drivers that define the new JBL Quantum series, ideal for everyday gaming, streaming, or calls.

The new JBL Quantum 250 will be available on JBL.com in March 2026, and JBL Quantum 950X and Quantum 650X will be available in April 2026.

Model	Specs & Features	Battery Life	Color	Price	Release
JBL Quantum 950X	50mm carbon dynamic driver with Adaptive Noise Cancelling and Ambient Aware mode Spatial sound with 3D headtracking Dual wireless connectivity with 2.4 GHz low-latency dongle + Bluetooth^® 5.3 Wireless Base Station with controls for RGB lighting, EQ presets, and game-chat balance 6mm Cardioid Noise Cancelling Boom Mic Replaceable components include mic, cushions, cable, hammock, and earcup cover Universal connectivity	50 hours of playtime with 2 rechargeable batteries. Hot swap using the included spare battery.	Black	$399.95	April 2026
JBL Quantum 650X	50mm carbon dynamic driver Spatial sound Dual wireless connectivity with Dual 2.4 GHz low-latency dongle + Bluetooth^® 5.3 6mm Cardioid Noise Cancelling boom mic Replaceable components include mic, cushions, cable, hammock, and earcup cover Universal connectivity	45 hours.	Black	$199.95	April 2026
JBL Quantum 250	50mm carbon dynamic driver with spatial sound Wired connectivity with 3.5mm cable 6mm Cardioid Noise Cancelling Boom Mic Replaceable components include mic, cushions, cable, and hammock	N/A	Black, White	$79.95	March 2026