Author - Jerry Paxton

Final Season of Stranger Things Comes to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

2 weeks ago

Halloween, Geek News, Movie News, News, Trailers / Videos

The Upside Down returns to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights as the fifth and final season of the global phenomenon, Netflix’s Stranger Things, comes to life in all-new haunted houses. The premier Halloween event commences on Friday, August 28 at Universal Orlando Resort and Thursday, September 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Developed in partnership with Netflix, this year’s Stranger Things haunted house will showcase the most gripping moments from the final season in an authentic, visceral experience that places guests at the center of the ultimate battle to save Hawkins. Fans will confront the terror they’ve seen on screen as they navigate iconic locations and encounter favorite characters—all while evading a host of horrifying supernatural creatures…including Vecna himself.

The harrowing adventure will immediately transport guests to the town of Hawkins, as the barrier between reality and the supernatural is collapsing to unleash an ominous darkness. As visitors make their way through familiar scenes, including the Wheeler House, Hawkins National Laboratory, the MAC-Z military base, as well as the haunting realms of the Upside Down and the Abyss, they’ll be hunted at every turn by Demogorgons and other sinister creatures. With Vecna on their heels, the terror intensifies, pulling guests into an all-or-nothing battle for survival.

Fans can shop all‑new limited-release merchandise inspired by the Stranger Things haunted house. The parks exclusive collection includes a T-shirt and a mug infused with ‘80s nostalgia, plus a new Stranger Things-inspired acrylic figure that fits into the separately sold Infernal Carnival collectible display – with additional collectibles representing this year’s lineup coming soon to create one cohesive display. These items are available now at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood and will launch tomorrow, Thursday, June 18 at 9 a.m. PST on shopUniversal.com, with more Halloween Horror Nights merchandise debuting in the months ahead.

Stay tuned as additional details about this year’s Halloween Horror Nights lineup will be revealed soon.

Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights runs select nights from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, November 1 at Universal Orlando Resort, and from Thursday, September 3 through Sunday, November 1 at Universal Studios Hollywood. Event tickets for both coasts are on sale now, with additional ticket options for Universal Orlando Resort being released soon. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Detail Look at Closed Beta

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, Owlcat Games shared a detailed look inside the Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy Closed Beta, now available to all Founder’s Pack owners on PC. The Closed Beta opens the game’s complete first Act — around 20 hours of investigations, combat encounters, and companion recruitment in the Imperial sector of Scintilla — and reveals the systems through which the Acolytes of the Inquisition pursue heresy across the Calixis Sector.

The blog post detailing what players will encounter during the Closed Beta:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3710600/view/710026912607504543

At the centre of Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy sits a dedicated investigation system. Acolytes gather evidence across multiple locations, interview witnesses, and cross-reference their findings in an in-game journal that flags contradictions as they emerge. Companions can be consulted mid-mission to apply their specialist knowledge to a stalled lead. When the investigation concludes, the player resolves it by either uncovering the literal truth of what occurred or by assigning blame in a manner that better serves the Inquisition’s long-term objectives. Both paths carry consequences.

Ten companions are recruitable across the Closed Beta, each carrying a unique background ability nobody else can replicate. Acolytes can travel, among others, with the Eldar Wayseeker Laarthyr Cairnareth, the Kroot Ra’akhti, an Adeptus Mechanicus tech-priest, an Ogryn warrior, a Pariah whose presence shuts down every psychic power in her zone of influence, and Aspice Chorda of the Chorda Dynasty — a name familiar to Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader veterans.

Combat has been rebuilt around purpose. Encounters in the Closed Beta carry secondary objectives beyond simply defeating every enemy on the field: hostages to rescue, targets to capture alive for interrogation, warp rifts to seal before they spread. Supporting that approach is a new individual morale system replacing Rogue Trader’s shared momentum, an immediate zone of influence around every combatant, an interruptible concentration mechanic for major enemy actions, and armor that functions as a separate resource pool. Acolytes who break an enemy squad’s morale completely can end an encounter without a single kill, choosing to execute the survivors or take them in for questioning.

The beta also contains character creation. Players may choose from five Tier-1 archetypes — Warrior, Officer, Operative, Soldier, and the new Mystic archetype for sanctioned psykers — along with four origins, three home worlds, and nine body types. Specialisations replace Rogue Trader’s broader talent pool, while ability modifications layer long-term depth onto the build. The Sanctioned Psyker origin also stands on its own, leaving room for unconventional acolytes such as a Warrior who manipulates the warp or a Soldier with a sanctioned gift.

The Closed Beta will remain open until the game’s release, and player feedback collected throughout will inform the final build. Founder’s Pack owners can access the Closed Beta through the official website.

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy will launch on Windows PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store) and consoles (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S).

Logan Chases the Sun to Stir Up Trouble in Dan Panosian’s Wolverine: Paradise

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Book News, Comics News, Geek News

When you’re the best there is at what you do, there’s no such thing as a vacation.

This October, superstar creator Dan Panosian takes the reins of Wolverine, steering him into an all-new auteur-driven saga in WOLVERINE: PARADISE! The five issue-limited series drops Logan into the sun-soaked streets of Miami, where a much-needed getaway quickly spirals into an explosive, retro-style adventure packed with old friends, including fellow X-Man Dazzler, and deadly new enemies.

ESCAPE…INTO DANGER!

Logan steps away from the X-Men…but awaiting under the glitz and glamour of Miami is a simmering criminal underworld, and a crucible that will bring out the warrior, the mutant—the Wolverine! After crossing paths with Dazzler, Logan goes to war with a ruthless criminal underworld, including a mysterious new supervillain pulling the strings. The heat is rising fast—and things are only going to get hotter from here as Logan discovers “paradise” is anything but.

“Wolverine is one of the most iconic characters in comics, but what has always drawn me to Logan is the humanity beneath the legend,” Panosian shared. “With WOLVERINE: PARADISE, I wanted to tell a story that embraces the action and danger readers expect while exploring a man searching for a glimpse of hope in a place that promises paradise. Getting the opportunity to both write and draw Logan’s journey has been a true career highlight like no other.”

Check out Panosian’s cover and preorder WOLVERINE: PARADISE #1 at your local comic shop today.

Mickey’s Home Alone Announced for this Holiday Season on Disney+

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News

Today, the new full-length Christmas special “Mickey’s Home Alone” was announced. The special is set to debut in the 2026 holiday season on Disney Jr. and Disney+.

In “Mickey’s Home Alone,” Mickey can’t wait to spend Christmas at home. His plans take a turn when Minnie surprises him and the gang with tickets to spend Christmas at a world-famous Ice Palace. In the morning rush to make it out the door, Mickey and Pluto are left behind and home alone. While Mickey and Pluto must protect their home from two feisty villains, a raccoon and a weasel who are after their Christmas dinner, Minnie and the gang desperately try to make their way back home to Mickey.

The special features original songs “Ho-Ho-Home for Christmas” and “Favorite Christmas Feeling” by songwriter Keith Harrison Dworkin, and a new arrangement of the holiday classic “Jingle Bells,” with a score by Tony Morales.

“Mickey’s Home Alone” is produced by Wild Canary in association with Disney Jr. The special is executive-produced by Tom Rogers and co-executive produced by Rachel Ruderman, with Shane Prigmore as director.

Logitech G Announced the Expansion their G3 Series PC Gaming Lineup

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Peripherals News

Logitech G today announced the expansion of the G3 Series suite of PC Gaming products. Designed to bring pro-inspired performance to more gamers, the extended lineup features the G305 X SUPERLIGHT wireless gaming mouse and the G316 X 98 wired mechanical gaming keyboard.

These new products join the recently launched Logitech G325 gaming headset, completing the G3 series, a comprehensive high-performance desktop ecosystem that delivers excellent performance, world-class features, and unique customization at an affordable price point.

“By fusing elite precision, like our sub-micron HERO 44K sensor and 8 kHz report rates, with high-end heritage design, we are enabling everyday gamers the ability to level up their gaming experience at an approachable price tag,” said Arnaud Perret-Gentil, Head of Product PC Gaming and Creators at Logitech G. “The G3 Series represents a strategic evolution in our mission to facilitate ‘Play for All.’”

G305 X SUPERLIGHT: Pro-Inspired Agility

For years, the G305 has been the “People’s Choice,” beloved for its reliable performance and legendary classic shape. The new G305 X SUPERLIGHT delivers the “SUPERLIGHT” promise of elite speed and precision by supercharging the iconic G305 shape with an updated HERO sensor capable of 44K DPI and re-engineering it to be lighter weight with an approximately 59 g design.

Engineered to remove the barrier between the player and the screen, it features:

Best-in-class Speed and Precision: The G305 X SUPERLIGHT is upgradable with PRO LIGHTSPEED Receiver, delivering up to 8 kHz performance so you can play with the speed, responsiveness, and precision, and work your way to becoming an esports pro.
Seamless Connectivity: Users can connect and switch between ultra-low-latency LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and wired modes.
Endurance and Efficiency: Delivers 130+ hours of battery life and supports USB-C recharging, providing up to 3.5 hours of playtime from a mere two-minute charge time.
Sustainable Design: Built with a minimum 51% recycled plastic and featuring exposed screws to grant users the “Right to Repair,” extending the product’s lifespan.

With the G305 X SUPERLIGHT, Logitech G is democratizing high-level gaming by bringing pro-inspired innovations to a versatile, high-performance daily driver priced at an accessible $79.99.

G316 X 98 Gaming Keyboard: Premium Feel, Elite Speed

The Logitech G316 X 98 wired mechanical keyboard bridges the gap between the customizability and “thocky” sound of high-end custom builds and competitive gaming speeds. Designed for total creative freedom, it features:

Precise and Fluid Performance: Featuring 8 kHz performance and a near-instantaneous 0.125ms response time, ensuring every action is precise and fluid.
Handcrafted Construction: Optimized for sound and feel, the innovative multi-layer snap-fit gasket design ensures structural integrity without screws while delivering a satisfying “thocky” sound.
Easy-to-Use Interactive Controls: Quickly change report rate and brightness or control music and volume with the onboard dot-matrix LED display and control dial In addition to displaying, the interactive LIGHTSYNC RGB light bar provides instant visual feedback for commands adjusted via the dial.
Make it Personal: Make it look the way you want with 30 customizable light bar zones and per-key LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting. Create macros and key assignments, all within G HUB. Take personalization even further with compatible cross-hatch stem keycaps and hot-swappable switches.

Launched earlier this year, the G325 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset anchors the G3 Series with ultra-plush comfort and game-ready performance. It delivers 24-bit audio and a boomless microphone with AI-powered noise reduction, designed for gamers who prioritize all-day comfort and a modern, clean aesthetic that fits into any curated space. The G305 X SUPERLIGHT and G316 X keyboard now join the G325 and G321 wireless headsets to deliver a fully curated gaming experience that delivers on the high-performance promise while keeping it affordable.

Pricing and Availability

The G3 Series is fully integrated with Logitech G HUB, allowing gamers to customize performance presets and download community-shared lighting and macro profiles.

The G305 X SUPERLIGHT is expected to be available in Black and White at an MSRP of $79.99 on June 30, 2026.
The G316 X is expected to be available in Black and White for $119.99 MSRP on June 30, 2026.
The G325 is currently available at an MSRP of $79.99. For more information, please visit LogitechG.com.

Drone Sector Launches July 21st on Steam

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Windows PC News

MicroProse is pleased to announce that Drone Sector, the futuristic tactical gunship command game blending close air support with real-time squad leadership, will launch in Early Access on Steam on July 21st.

To celebrate the announcement, players can jump into the battlefield right now with an updated playable demo, currently available on Steam during Steam Next Fest.

Inspired by platforms such as the AC-130 gunship and MQ-9 Reaper drone, Drone Sector puts players in command of an advanced aerial weapons platform tasked with supporting allied ground forces in hostile environments. Combining devastating firepower, battlefield observation, and tactical decision-making, players must guide squads, eliminate threats, complete objectives, and extract safely under pressure.

Far more than a pure aerial shooter, Drone Sector challenges players to think strategically. Coordinate autonomous squads on the ground, identify high-priority targets, and adapt to evolving battlefield conditions using advanced surveillance systems and overwhelming firepower.

Hexed Official Teaser Trailer Out Now

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

The first trailer and poster for Disney’s “Hexed,” an all-new magical coming-of-age saga releasing in theaters November 25, are now available. The original animated film is Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 65th animated feature.

Joining previously announced voice cast members Hailee Steinfeld and Rashida Jones are seven-time Emmy Award® winner Tracey Ullman (“The Tracey Ullman Show,” “Tracey Takes On…,” “Bullets Over Broadway,” “Robin Hood: Men in Tights”) who voices the enchanted feather quill pen Ms. Quill, and Stephen Fry (“The Interrogator,” “The Hobbit” trilogy, “Gosford Park,” “Jeeves and Wooster,” “V for Vendetta”) as the magical journal Elias Quire.

The new trailer introduces the impulsive and unconventional teenage girl Billie (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) and her cautious mother Alice (voiced by Rashida Jones). When Billie accidentally unleashes secret magical abilities, she’s hurtled out of suburbia and into a magical realm called Hexe, where she’s greeted by Ms. Quill (voiced by Tracey Ullman) and Elias Quire (voiced by Stephen Fry). As Billie’s spectacle-filled journey unfolds, she discovers family mysteries that could change the magical world of witches forever.

Director Fawn Veerasunthorn said, “A wonderfully strange phenomenon is happening all around Billie, something she can’t explain. She’s someone who has felt miscast in her own life, and it takes leaving her normal world behind and entering a hidden world of wild, unhinged magic to begin to understand herself.”

“Hexe is a place where Billie begins to feel seen for the first time in her life,” director Jason Hand said. “She embarks on a journey of self-discovery that reveals a powerful connection to magic, and in the process uncovers long-held secrets about her family.”

Disney’s “Hexed” is directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand, co-directed by Josie Trinidad, and produced by Roy Conli and Yvett Merino. The film opens exclusively in theaters November 25, 2026.

Shrek 5 Official Teaser Trailer

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, Movie News, Trailers / Videos

Next summer, DreamWorks Animation invites audiences on a thrilling, magical new comedy adventure from one of the most beloved global animated franchises of all time: Shrek 5.

Comedy legends Mike Myers, Oscar® nominee Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz return to their signature roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Emmy winning superstar Zendaya (The Odyssey, Dune franchise) joins the cast as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter Felicia, along with Marcello Hernandez (Saturday Night Live, Happy Gilmore 2) and Skyler Gisondo (Superman, Booksmart) as Felicia’s brothers, Fergus and Farkle.

Shrek 5 is directed by acclaimed filmmakers and Shrek franchise veterans Conrad Vernon and Walt Dohrn. Vernon was a member of the directing team on the Academy Award® nominated Shrek 2 as well as on DreamWorks Animation’s Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted and Monsters vs. Aliens. Vernon has also provided the voice of Shrek fan-favorite Gingerbread Man, aka “Gingy,” across all titles in the Shrek Universe. Dohrn worked on the second and third Shrek films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film. Dohrn also voiced the character of Rumpelstiltskin in Shrek Forever After. Dohrn served as co-director on the first Trolls film and directed Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together.

The film is produced by returning producer Gina Shay (Trolls franchise), who produced Shrek Forever After and by Illumination CEO and Academy Award® nominee Chris Meledandri (the Super Mario, Despicable Me and Minions franchises). The film is co-directed by Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru, The Simpsons).

For the past two decades, audiences have been enchanted by the delightful, irreverent adventures of a misunderstood ogre and his ragtag group of roguish fairytale folk, based on the book by acclaimed author William Steig. Beginning in 2001 with Shrek, the winner of the first ever Academy Award® for Best Animated Feature, Shrek, Donkey and Fiona (along with their friends, family and tormentors), have grown into an indelible part of pop culture, reminding audiences around the globe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

The four Shrek films have earned more than $2.9 billion worldwide, spawning a global live-touring show, an award-winning Broadway musical that earned eight Tony nominations and 12 Drama Desk nominations, plus an immersive, top-tourist destination in London and popular events and attractions across Universal Destinations & Experiences’ theme parks.

Outward 2 Delayed to 2027

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

News, Geek News, PlayStation 5 News, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Nine Dots Studio announced today that Outward 2 will no longer launch into Early Access on July 7th. Instead, the game is now targeting a 2027 release with more specific timing to be announced in the near future. Here’s a message from Guillaume Boucher-Vidal, Nine Dots Studio CEO and Outward 2 Creative Director:

Hi everyone,

I know that this might seem sudden, as not that long ago we released a trailer inviting people to explore Aurai this summer, but the truth is that if we just stubbornly stick to the plan, we’re delivering a product that might not satisfy your expectations. The last thing we want to do is disappoint fans of Outward and there have been a lot of comments stating that they wish for the game to spend more time in development before the launch. The point of a playtest is to listen to feedback, and so we will.

Dropping this news is especially painful, knowing that some of our most dedicated players actually planned their summer break around the release date. It sucks for you, and I personally apologize to everyone affected this way. However, it would be even worse if you ended up playing something over your vacation that you were not even happy with.

It’s hard to gauge what the appropriate degree of stability is for Early Access. The best we can do is take a hard, honest look at the game, and at our team, and ask: in a few weeks, will this be good enough to charge money for? Our aim is to have such a stark jump between this playtest and the Early Access launch that we earn the trust of our players. You were there for the first Outward and that’s why we were successful. We want you to be happy to be there again for Outward 2.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our beta and playtests, who provided feedback, who shared our news, talked with us directly during streams or on Discord. I apologize that we couldn’t give you the game you guys deserve on time. I guess that’s game development’s equivalent of a defeat scenario: a setback and we come back better prepared.

Guillaume AKA Gheeyom
CEO and Creative Director

Outward 2 will be available on Windows PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Final Update Set for June 16

2 weeks ago

Jerry Paxton

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

Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows Title Update 1.1.11 will launch as a free update on June 16 for all platforms, except the Nintendo Switch 2, which will receive it at a later date.

The game’s final major update introduces several additions, including:

Black Tides: A final story arc delivering approximately two hours of narrative content that concludes Naoe and Yasuke’s journey while connecting to Edward Kenway’s story in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced and the broader Assassin’s Creed universe. Access to Black Tides does not require ownership of the Claws of Awaji expansion, however, players must have completed the main story as well as the previous story content updates, A Critical Encounter and A Puzzlement.
Domains: A replayability-focused set of challenges comprising five end-game simulations with evolving gameplay modifiers. Designed to challenge players’ mastery of combat and character builds, Domains offer new unlockable gear, exclusive rewards, and hidden secrets.
A new Modern-Day Rift entitled Horizon: This newly opened Rift reveals emerging threats. The Eagle will provide more information about the Guide…

In addition to this update, two new projects will be added to the Animus Hub: Projects Undertow and Riptides. They feature Assassin’s Creed Black Flag-inspired outfits for Naoe and Yasuke. Following the release of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced on July 9, players will also be able to unlock Assassin’s Creed Shadows-inspired outfits for Edward Kenway.

For the latest news about  Assassin’s Creed Shadows  and other Ubisoft games, please visit  news.ubisoft.com. To purchase, please visit  store.ubisoft.com .